Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1906 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

C. L. Wilson was a Rensselaer visitor Saturday and Sunday. Recent births: Jan. 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Walters, a daughter. F. R. Curtis of Bluffton, was mingling with old friends here last week. The annual sale of Lock & Wellington's pure bred Poland China hogs took place here yesterday. Overcoats were an encumbrance Saturday, the mercury standing at about 70 degrees. Surely this is a mild winter so far. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Marshall, formerly of this city, died recently at their home in Missoula, Montana. The old widow Shipman farm southeast of town, owned by Arthur Vincent, has been sold to Thomas Garvin for $107.25 per acre. It contained 80 acres. Mr. Jason Bickel and Miss Nellie O’Connor, an estimiable young couple of near Remington, will be married at Sacred Heart Catholic church next Wednesday morning, Jan. 31. Mrs. John Farrabee and Mrs. Weir were called to Salem, Ind., last Thursday by the death of their mother, who died suddenly after a week’s sickness with pneumonia, aged 74 years. At this writing Roy Guy is in a most serious condition from consumption and it is not thought he can live but a very short time. His sisters, Grace of Huntington and Pearl of Medaryville, are at his bedside. Mr. A. Beasley, the photographer, will erect a new building for a gallery on the lot south from Howard’s furniture store, the rooms in the Taber block that he has occupied lor many years, being taken for the clothing department of the C. H. Peck & Co., store.

Stou.tsbu.rg. Several from here attended the sale at L. P. Shirer’s. Joe and George Grube were out driving Tuesday afternoon. Andrew Barbee was a Wheatfield caller Monday morning. J. W. Faylor and family spent Saturday night and Buuday with Mr. and Mrs, Joe Grube. Hello, Lonely Valley. You bet we will have pickles and pumpkin pie, so just come ahead. Mrs. John Yeayley and two daughters are here for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Grube. Harvey Micheal, and Mrs. Josephine Swartz of Marpleand Biuffton were here in attendance to the funeral of their brother, M. S. Micheal this week. M. S. Micheal, who lived a few miles west of here died Wednesday night, Jan. 17 after a few months sickness; be leaves a wife, four brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. Funeral was held at Wheatfield Center Saturday conducted by Rev. Vandercar of Dunnville. Interment made in Myers cemetery.

Fair OaKs Barney Dewitt is still in a very critical condition. Ed Kesler went to Rensselaer Monday on business. Jack Lawler received three more car loads of stock cattle Tuesday. Mrs. Dr. Proudly went to Chicago Saturday to visit friends a few days. We have been having all kinds of weather the past week except nice weather. Hillis & Tolen shipped a couple car loads of fat hogs and cattle to Chicago Monday. Miss Stella McConnell of Chicago, came down Tuesday to visit relatives a few days. John Carder has rented the William Esson farm in Jordan tp., and will take possession of same soon. Grandpa Erwin went to Rensselaer Sunday to visit his daughter, Mrs. N. Littlefield, for a few days. John Guss and.wife Minn., arrived here this week on business. They will remain two or three weeks. Joe Burns, who has been laid up the past three or four weeks from -the effects of a dislocated shoulder, is improving some at this writing. Mrs. A. M. Brmgle and little daughter Amy went to Reusselaer Sunday to consult an eye specialist. Mrs. A) Moore took her baby to have its eves examined also. The protracted meeting which has been going on for a couple weeks was suspended from Saturday until Tuesday. The minister went to Dematte and Kniman Sunday to fill his regular appointments.

James Clifton was called to Morocco by telephone the latter part of the week to the bedside of his son Cloyd’s wife, who is expected to die at any time. She is a suffer of that dreaded disease copsumption. Mrs. F. L. Yeoman of Hibbard, Ind., who has been visiting her father, W. L. Bringle, west of Rensselaer, stopped off here Tuesday eve and stayed all night with her brother, Abe Bringle, leaving on the milk train Wednesday for home. A. D. Washburn was in our town the latter part of the week looking after his interests here. He informs us that he will move to Kentland about the ffrst of March, where he expects to his home. He will take charge of C. C. Kent's large farm. Mr. Kent is going to travel.

fiorth \7nion Fred Krugar is in the wood business this winter. Plenty of rain and muddy roads at this writing. Paul Schultz sold a colt to J. W. Faylor for SIOO. Paul Weamutb of Goodland, was here on business last week. Robert Ott and Fred Krugar took dinner with Paul Schultz Sunday. Herman and Clara Schultz were Goodland visitors a few days this week. August Schultz and wife, were Divid-ing-Ridge visitors Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Ed Stibbie and children of Wisconsin are visiting her parents and other friends here. There is a hard race between Leo and Harry, don’t give up Leo, for you have the inside track, ana if you need money call on Rinehold.

Sharon Henry Farmer called on Wm. Jacks last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jacks were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Mrs. Penwright visited Mrs. Henry Farmer Monday. Carl and Earl Adams called on Henry Farmer Tuesday. Born, to Mr and Mrs. Chambers, one day this week, a son. „ ... . '—- There was no Sunday school Sunday on account of the rain. M, Y. Slaughter is able to be around after a few days sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pollard are the proud parents of a fine girl. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farmer were Rensselaer callers Monday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs, Marion Bicknell, southeast of town, Sunday, a daughter. The dredge is moving along fine; they have crossed the road by Crabb's and are now in Wm. Haley's pasture. Mr. and Mrs, A. G.J W. Farmer left last Tuesday for a few days visit with their sons Albert and JWorth in Oklahoma City, Okla. Mrs. Disbrow, the aged mother of Walter Disbrow, died at her home last Friday at 9:30 a, m. The remains were taken to Sheldon, 111., for burial.

'Baum's Bridge Mr. Donley put up his ice last week. Mr. Downs was putting up ice Saturday. Wm. Mufflev was a Kouts visitor Wednesday. James Clark has put a new telephone in his house. Mr. Walten was a business caller at Kouts Friday. Elmer Bush took dinner with James Gilbreath Monday. Messrs. Ed and Jake Arndt and Mike Hahn attended the Shirer sale last week. Mr. and Mrs. Orph Lyon visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bush. We understand Dekater Lyon is working on the railroad at Indiana Harbor. It is customary in some places to have a coachman whed you go to take your sweetheart for a drive. In the case we have reference to, the girl’s brother sitting between the two, acts as coachie.

Prof. GarWott was a Rensselaer caller Saturday. Mrs. Blackburn has returned from her visit to Attica, William Harrod has been hauling wood this week. Mel and Carter Garriott attended the Norman sale Monday. John Lakin and Bbelbv Comer called on Paul Wegings Suuday afternoon. Willie Williams has been putting u'p ice in his ice house. [Where did he get it? Ed.] '» Gladys Garriott and Floy Williams spent Sunday afternoon and evening at Paul Wegings’. The funeral of S. B. Jenkins was held at the Brushwood church at 10 o’clock Monday, by Rev. Blackburn.

Sunday school and church was not well attended as usual Sunday owing to the inclemency of the weather. lohn Lakin and family have been visit&g Shelby Comer's. They left for their future home at Hegwisch, Wednesday. "That cow, that cow, that pesky cow, Poor does wonder where she is now, Thev chased and chased her until they did tire, But she stopped for neither fence nor wire. Billy then gave chase And so swiftly did he race But with the cow could ne'er keep pace Now he limps anrl uses a cane, And thinks he'll play no more in that game. The others then went the next dav, But could not find the cow who had gone astray.

Soulhtoesl Jordan j Will Cain called on Art Putt Tuesday. Earl Clinton is visiting Elmer Standish this week. Art Putt called on Pearlie Timmons Sunday eve. Orville says he has the Birdie; all he wants is the cage. John Reed and Tom Porter went to Good land Tuesday. Orville Putt and Charley Cain went to Goodland Tuesday. Mrs. Wm, Cain is on the sick list, but is reported improving. Charley Cain made a business call in Goodland Sunday eve. The dance at McCcy’s was well attended and all report a good time. Estelle Cain and Levi Kuboski spent Sunday and Sunday night at Eck’s. Orville Putt and Mrs. Frank Putt spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Cain. Estella Sage and VernieToyne attend ed the party at Weishaar’s Saturday eve. Lizzie and Mary Eck attended the Catholic supper In Goodland Thursday evening. A few young ladies spent Monday at Weller's and helped Lena celebrate her birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and daughters Gertrude and Leona spent Saturday evening at Chas. Dluzak's. Mrs. Chas. Sage and two daughters returned home Tuesday after an extended visit in Oklahoma.

Lee.

Harry Clausou was a Monon goer Monday. Dora Ciauson was a Monon goer Monday. * Mrs. Fred Stires was a Monon goer Saturday. Asa Holaman hauled wood to Monon Saturday. Harry Davis of Palestine was in our burg Friday. Dora Ciauson spent Monday night with Annie Hanna. Willard Johnson of South America was here Sunday evening. Lamport and Clark shipped a car load of cattle to Chicago Thursday. S. L. Johnson and family called on Albert Hanna’s Sunday afternoon. Granville Lightle spent the first of the week with home folks at Veedersburg. The little daughter of John- Jones is reported to have the whooping cough. Mr. Ireland of Hillsboro was in this vicinity Tuesday trying to rent a farm. Mrs. Lamport and Amy Greenwalt called on Annie Hanna Saturday evening. Amy Greenwalt of Momem.e, 111., is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Malon Lamport. Wm. Hoover of Hammond, came Thursday to visit with his sisters, Mrs. L. M. Jacks and Mrs. S. L. Johnson, a few days. Lonely Bridge. Here we are again. Robert Zick was a San Pierre caller Saturday. George Ketchum was a Medaryville caller Thursday. Aug. Schriber and son Ray were Medaryville callers Friday. Arthur Craig is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Schriber, this week. Mrs. George Salrin was the guest of Miss Anna Fritz Tuesday afternoon. Aug. Brietenbach and Aug. Fritz called on George Ketcbmark Sunday. Martha and Anna Fritz called on Mrs. Aug. Schriber Bunday afternoon. Aug. Fritz and Aug. Breitenbach had an accident while coming home from town Saturday evening. What was the matter, boys? There will be a box social at the Zick school on Friday evening, Feb. 2. Everybody is invited. Girls, bring boxes; boys, bring pockets full of money. Henry Karch, Teacher.

an Vierre At this writing Tboe has missed it as to weather. Ida Kiuger is the central telephone girl at present. Montague almost evaporated when Lydia said “Any-dood-le-do.” Misses Mary and Solika Eckert were San Pierre goers Wednesday, Dr. W. I, Solt is kept very busy; he seems to do work enough for two men. The San Pierre flour mill is still doing plenty of work which is satisfactory to all. Several of the teachers at this place intend to take the county examination Saturday. Wo. Flores, the champion mustache grower of Illinois, called on Miss Anna Luken Sunday. Fred Wetnkauf, our good natured postmaster, believes that if you smile you can be happy on a rainy day or any old day. Charles Fanselow, while pulling on the gate talking to Miss Lizzie, pulled

three pickets off. the gate and sagged down one of the binges. L. Rennewanz, township trustee, who is still doing work ' for Horner & Co., made some business call* east to points on the Three-I Tuesday. The people of this section are talking about sending word to the Canadians that they can enjoy the winter in sunny Indiana at about 60 degrees F. January 13, Henry Flores had the misfortune of having tfome of his most valuable goods burned in the old house he had rented of George Faylor, The tire started from a defective flue it was thought, and the fine which had burned through the siding upstairs and before it was discovered was beyond control. He was able to save nearly everything down stairs, even under the scorching fire and flying debris. Kniman. VVe are having nice weather for anybody that likes it. There will be services at St. Michael’s church, Sunday, Jan. 28th. Mrs, B. Ballinger, who has been sick for the past week, is slowly recovering. We are sorry to hear that our good neighbor Middlecamp is going to leave Kniman next week. The dance at Kniman Saturday night was well attended. Everything is lovely when the goose hangs low. Miss Anna Ott, the leading member of the Kniman Valley Opera Club, is very busy rehearsing its members. We observed that some of the Kniman boys wear masks on rainy days so as not to soil their complexion. There was a hot shooting match in Kniman last Saturday, Otto Wesner being the prize winner of a fine turkey. Mark Ott wants to buy four thousand bushels of corn at the market price, will pay cash. Anyone having some for sale call at the Springer Ranch. A grand entertainment, musical and dramatic, given by the Kniman Valley Opera Club for the benefit of St. Michael's Catholic church, at Kniman Hall, Kniman, Ind„ Saturday evening, Feb. 10, and Sunday evening, Feb. 11. Fine music, enchanting songs by a marvelous singer from Chicago. An illustrated lecture by Father George, gorgeous steroptican views, three roaring farces by the talented members of the Kniman Valley Opera Club, a fine supper served by the ladies of the parish. The event of the season. Don’t miss it. Tickets 25 cents. Good for either evening.

South JVetvton. Fred Markin did butchering Thursday. We bad quite a rain in this locality Sunday. Mr. Hugh was at Jesse Bringle’s Wednesday. George Markin was a Rensselaer caller Wednesday. Millie Shipman visited Mrs. W. B. Yeoman Friday afternoon. Arthur Powell was the guest of his cousin, Alva Yeoman, Sunday. Gertrude Paulus visited Mrs. W. Young several days last week. Ada Yeoman stayed all night with her aunt, Mrs. Allie Potts, Saturday night. Mrs. F. L. Yeoman returned home to Hibbard, Ind„ Tuesday, after a week's visit with her father, W. L. Bringle. South America. Alfred Fitshugh wag in Monon Tuesday. Charles Wood was a Lee goer Tuesday. Albert Wood was in Monon Wednesday. Thomas Spencer was a Lee goer Monday. Grandpa Foulks was in Monon Monday on business. Albert Wood was a Monon Tuesday to see Dr. Stuart. Mr, and Mrs. Simon Cook were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Mrs. Karah McKillip spent Wednesday with Mrs. Simon Cook. Frank Rene was in the eastern end of Milroy Monday night on business. Miss Bertha Cook spent Wednesday night with Miss Manda Funk. Mrs. Joseph Grouns gave a birthday dinner Sunday for Miss Floa Funk. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Spencer spent Sunday in Lee with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jacks. Charlie Wood and Otto Herbert went to Lee Wednesday to ship frogs to Chicago. Matt Yager was on the sick list the first of the week. He is with his son-in-law, Frank Coghill. Misses Manda and Floa Funk and Mrs. Geo. Foulks were business visitors at Monon Saturday. Elmer Johnson and Miss Ella Chatman spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. William Chatman. Mrs. Z. J. McCashin and daughter Miss Etta spent Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs. George Foulks. .The sawmill on Jake McDonald’s farm has about completed its work there. They will go next to Carey Huston’s. Otto Herbert and Miss Cora Becker ate ice cream with the Chatman family Sunday evening. They report a good time. Mrs. P. Poulks, Mrs. Lou Byers and daughter and Earl Foulks of Monon, visited over Sunday with Milroy relatives and friends.

Jake Beaver and his sister Esta visited in Monon over Sunday with John Owens. Miss Mae Owens returned home with them for a few days visit. Jessie S has our sympathy. To be disappointed yourself and greatly disappoint others and all because the roads were so bad and the horse so tired it could not get there. Never mind, “brighter days are coming by and by.’’ Mrs. George Foulks and Miss Manda Funk entertained a number of young people at an old-fashioned taffy party Saturday evening in honor of Miss Floa Funk, it being her 18th birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in playing games, etc., and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing Miss Floa many happy returns of the day. Those present were Misses Bertha Cook, Merle Carrotbers and Rosa Risbling of Monon, Messrs. Chas. Wood, Chas. Clark, Geo. Carrothers, Harry and Edward Cook, Besse of McCoysburg, James May of Black Oak, Verle Spencer and Elza Miller of Palestine, and Will Hanks. Tarr Charles Pettet’s baby is on the sick list. "Farmer” Hopkins was in our burg Wednesday. There will be a dance here Saturday night,and all are welcome. Mrs. John Carlin of Chicago, was visiting relatives and friends here last week. Leo Brusnahan, who is attending school at Valpo, was a Parr caller Saturday. The Sternberg dredge that has been delayed on account ot a bad break down, is again slinging mud right and left. John S. Lakin and family moved to Hegewisch, 111., Thursday, where he will he an employe in the car shops. The protracted effort of the U. B, and F. W. B. people commenced Monday night. May there much good be done. J. L. Babcock sent some fine turkeys to Chicago Monday to the poultry show. Jim is one of the leading poultry men in our neck of the woods. Teachers’ institute was held at Parr Saturday with all teachers present except Miss Bruce. All subjects were discussed with great interest. Some part about the engine to The Sternberg dredge broke down early Thursday morning, causing another stop in the work. We did not learn the extent of the damage. I.C. Dunlap, a late graduate of the watchmakers' profession, will repair and clean watches and clocks at Wilcox’s store for the next ten days at half prices. Give him a trial and be convinced of his ability.

TV. W. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis visited at Brook Thursday. Joe Lehe is hauling tile on the Eckman farm. Grace Cobus visited Lelia and Tessie Eck Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wray were Goodland goers Saturday. Mrs. Watson called on Mrs. Dennis Tuesday evening. Ed Watson called on Fred Dennis Tuesday evening. Rev. Augspurger was a Remington visitor Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Watson visited at Swanington Thursday. Florence and Gilbert Antcliff called on Amy and Fred Dennis Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy called on Mr. and Mrs. Watson Monday evening. Mr. Weller went to Morocco Wednesday to help his brother move to Earl Park. John Lemna’s sale was well attended Tuesday and the stock brought good prices.