Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1906 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Jasper Guy was over to Rensselaer on business Wednesday. T. N. Beal is able to be out again after a few weeks sickness. Mrs. Philippi and daughter, Mrs. Woodin, were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. Bernie Graham has purchased a farm in Tipton county and will shortly move thereon. J, W. Kenyon of Oxford, visited his brother, W. H. Kenyon, here the last of the week. Miss Madge Maxwell of Logansport, is visiting her uncle, O. G. Maxwell, at this writing. Miss Fleta Hartley of West Lebanon, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moorehead at this writing, Mr. and Mrs. Esau Hart spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. E. T. Bond and family, at Oxford, A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Reed, of Medaryville recently. Mrs. Reed was formerly Miss Pearl Guy of this city. Mrs. C. W. Merritt and Miss Maud Merritt visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forbes at East Chicago, Ind,, a few days last week.

Mala Garrison is slowly recovering fron\Jiis last attack of typhoid fever. At this writing their baby is quite sick with pneumonia.

Benton Review: C. A. Perkins, of Swanington, has sold his blacksmith tools to Frank Blankenship and will move away.

Fred Burger sold a mare and colt last week for S7OO. They were shipped to Ohio with two others, Fred accotnpaning the shipment. Rural route carriers one, two and three will quit their jobs as soon as their successors are appointed, and will try something less strenuous.

Rev. W. S. Peter of Monticello, well known here where be was once pastor of the Presbyterian church, is preparing to move to Oklahoma, where he has purchased a farm.

The First National Bank of Remington opened its doors lor business on Thursday, in the room formerly occupied by the Citizens Bank, in the old Durand block- Hartley Church is cashier Mrs. Nellie Marshall of Elwood, attended the funeral of her uncle, Thomas Hannon, here last week. Mrs. Marshall will be remembered as Miss Nellie Maguire, formerly of Remington, Roy Guy, mention of whose illness from consumption has frequently been made in this column, died at 2 a. m., Saturday, aged 22 years and 2 months. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Thomas Hannon, for many years a resident of Remington, died at the home of Carl Stahl, Jan. 23, aged about 75 years. The funeral was held from the Catholic church last Friday morning and burial made in the Catholic cemetery west of town. Kentland Democrat: Adolph Roy and family returned Saturday from an extended visit at the home of the former's father, near Remington Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tedford went to Idaville Wednesday to visit with relatives. “Teddy” resigned his position at the Dowling meat market Saturday, preparatory to his moving out on the Griffith Anderson farm about March ist.

Miss Clara Sehring, who was working at Mr. Julian's south of town, was terribly burned Saturday night by the explosion of a lamp ana at this writing it is not known whether she will recover or not. She is about 18 years of age. We understand the accident occurred from her accidently setting fire to a stand cover on which the lamp was setting, fn attempting to pud the cover off the stand the lump was overturned and the burning oil was thrown over her. Dr. Besser has purchased the Jasper County Telephone Co's, exchange here and it will be consolidated with the Remington Telephone Co, exchange. This will, we believe, be more satisfactory than we have had it with the two separate exchanges. It will mean a saving to the business men who have had to keep both 'phones, and while we understand the residence rates will be increased to $1 per month, the rate charged by the Bell, the patrons will be able to reach many more people than heretofore. Toll line rates will remain unchanged, we understand, except that the free county service of the independent company will be discontinued and the 10 cent rate charged, DELIGHTFULLY SURPRISED, One of the most successful surprise parties given this season was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Philippi, three miles northwest of Remington, on Monday eve, Jan. 29. About 90 of her old neighbors and friends were present with well filled baskets and loving hearts to show their appreciation and high esteem in which she is held. Mrs. Philippi came to this neighborhood 21 years ago, and we are glad to know that she with her family will locate in or near this same locality. “Old books to read, Old friends to trust,” is the motto of one who was present. It was the “wee small” hours when the guests, wishing Mrs. Philippi success-in her new home, wended their way homeward, planning for another social and pleasant evening like the one just spent. One Who Was There.

"Blue Sea Mat Yeager is getting better at ibis writing. Miss Vesta Beaver spent Sundav with Miss Mabel Coghill.

Charley Beaver, wife apd daughters visited in Palestine Friday. Miss Mabel Coghill who has been very sick, is improving at this writing. Miss Elsie Beaver spent Saturday night with her brother and family Geo, Beaver. There is to be a ; b)g dance in the ball at Lee Saturday night, Feb. 3, 1906. All invited. Miss Mary Shide visited Thursday night with the Misses Beaver and Miss Mae Owens.

Mr. and Mrs. James Blakemore are the proud owners of a new dish-washer since Tuesday. Geo. Beaver, wife and daughters, Viola and Elsie Beaver, spent Sunday with Tom Johnson and wife. Hoy Owens and brother Ray visited there uncle and family Saturday night and Sunday. Ray returned Sunday evening, Hoy remaining for a week's visit.

Miss Naomi Garvin gave a party in honor of Miss Elizabeth Luers. Taffy was made and games were played. The guests returned home at a lai e hour, all saying they had a pleasant time.

OaK. Gro'de George Hoen was through our vicinity Monday John Myers of Kniman was on our streets Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Stump spem Saturday with Mrs. Mark Knapp. Asa and Will Stump were in Wheatfield Center Saturday. Supt r Hamilton spent Wednesday night with J. F. Pettet. Frank Carlson and family are moving on a farm near Shelby. John Pettet and J. B. Gwin were Wheatfield goers Saturday. Daisy and Maggie Pettet spent Sunday with June and_Bessie_Jessup, MissOrrnie McCoy of Kersey spent Sunday with the .Misses Braddock.

Harley Brown and Jesse Wynkoop spent Wednesday evening with Fred Jessup. Nora Snickenburger of Kersey spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Cavender. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Keen of Lonely Valiev spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jessup. Edna Jessup, L’ra Mason, John Jessup and Bessie Biggs spent Sunday with E. Jessup and family. Several from here attended the dance at Wheatfield Saturday night. O. J. Miller passed through our territory Saturday. Mr. Merritt and son of Remington were calltd to the bedside of the former’s brother of Oak grove who is very ill with pneumonia. Di. Rice of Demotte is in attendance.

Lone Star Hurrah! for The Democrat.' Mrs. Sones was in McCoysburg Saturday. Lillie Sommers spent Sunday with Floa Funk. We wish some one would send us a Valentine this year. Mrs. Saidla took dinner with Mrs. Sommers Wednesday. Clell Clark and Mary Owens attended church Sunday evening. Floa Funk spent Friday and Saturday night with Lillie Sommers.

Mrs. Hamilton spent Saturday afternoon with Grandma Saidla. Lillie Sommers and Floa Funk did shopping in McCoysburg Saturday. The dance at Mart Sommers’Saturday night was well attended we understand. The Misses Sallie Rishling, Agnes Stewart and Floa Galliher spent Sunday with May Steele. Ray and Hoy Owens spent Saturday and Sunday with there uncle, Henry Beaver and family. Through some mistake of "Uncle Sam’s,’’ not ours, Lone Star was not published last week. John Yeager of Kankakee, 111., was called home Tuesday on account of bis father being dangerously sick. No wonder Clell wears such an everlasting smile, be has something to look forward to, the 28 of Feb. will soon be here. Elmer Clark and family, Mrs. Grouns and family and George Caster and family took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Tow. ■

Found: Early Sunday morning by Lillie Sommers and Floa Funk, an overshoe Owner can have same by calling at Tom Larson’s.

Fair Oafa John Carder butchered a beef Friday. Ike Kight made a business trip to Remington Saturday evening. Will Moore started his household goods for Kansas City the latter part of the week. M. I). Karr moved his sawmill the latter part of the week from near Morocco up near Ktiiman.

Misses Esther and Mildred Halleck of Rensselaer visited their aunt, Mrs. Joiner, here Sunday. The protracted meeting which has been going on here the past three weeks, closed Friday evening. The Gundrum and Moffitt dredges are both in running order and are throwing the sand right and left. Miss Mary Goetz, who is teaching school at Wheatfield, visited Mrs. A. M. Bringle of this place Saturday. Harry Zimmerman, our genial night operator, after three weeks vacation, returned to his duties Saturday, A man from. Lowell loaded and shipped a large steam ditching plow from here to Missouri the first of the week,

Mr. and Mrs, Ed Gobel was called to Brook Monday by the death of the latter's sister, Mrs. Maud Liston Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Abe DeKoker of near Demotie visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clifton, here Friday and Saturday,

Mrs. Jessie Cedarwall visited her Aunt, Mrs. S. B. Thornton of Sorghum Valley a couple days the latter part of the week. Henry Goff's family who have been visiting relatives here for a week, left the first of the week for their home in Wisconsin. Uncle James Wiseman of near Virgie and his son John of near Wheatfield, spent the greater part of the week with relatives here. The boys that have been down to Rensselaer for a month boarding with sheriff O'Connor, returned home I'uesday evening looking fine. Evidently John sets a good table. Tom Joiner had the misfortune some days ago to get a patch ot hide knocked off his shm from which he caught cold ;?nd was laid up for several days. Dr. Prowdiy was caned . and. gave—hXmtrv.itmeut. ], M. Clifton received the sad news ' Friday that his son Cloyd’s wife had died at the home 01 her parents in Moj rocco, bet he wa-> 1 ot able to attend the iuneral. She leaves a little babe and m .. v relatives and friends to mourn her departure.

XV. Carpenter. Lizzie Eck was it Remington goer Monday. Katie Simonin caiied on Mrs. Hoffman Friday. Howard Robbins called on Chris. Gerber Sunday.

Katie Birkey called on Mrs. Hoffman Sunday afternoon. Mrs,.Schultz and Sophia Weller called on Mrs. Bowdy Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Antcliff called on Mrs. Little Saturday, in Goodland. Lena Weller called on her cousin Sophia Weller, Sunday afternoon. Chas. Weller helped his brother Will move to near Earl Park the first of the week. Katie Birkey and Mrs. Dorston took dinner with Mrs. Hyatt, in Goodland, Friday. Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Dorston and Lena and Sophia Weller took dinner with Katie Birkey last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simonin and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoffman and Willie Simonin took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman Sunday.

Southwest Jordan Mr. Kelly of Parr is visiting with Mart Cain's. Mrs. John Kelly spent Tuesday with her son William.

Xate Keen will soon move his family on the Gaunt place. Say, Nellie, Walter is building a new crib. What is it for?

Charles Weber is spending the week with his brother Will.

The Michaels family helped the Cain family butcher Tuesday-

Lizzie and Matie Eck and Lucv Ulm spent Tuesday at Gushaw's and Ulm’s Lucy Ulm of Remington is visiting the Misses Matie and Lizzie Eck a few days this week.

Mr, and Mrs. John Reed and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Porter spent Tuesday at Remington with their mother, Mrs. John Ulm. The surprise party at Eek’s Monday evening on Miss Matie, was largely attended. Everybody wished her to enjov her next birthday anniversary like that one. The evening was spent in music and singing with Miss Ulm organist._

Mt Hope Fine weather, but roads are bad. Joe Hall’s were Goodland goers Mon day. ... Willis Carro 11 is on the sick list this week. Charley Gorman caiied at Alexander’s Sunday. Guy McCoy was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. Callie Watson left Saturday morning lor Brazil, 1 wonder if Ira and Harley took their boat ride the other day? A well known farmer out east missed several chickens Monday morning. Ira Miller and Sylvester Schumann called at McCoy's Sunday evening. Guy McCoy was seen walking the streets of Goodland Sunday evening. William Wortley of Goodland, took dinner with A. H. McCoy's Saturday. Little Bernard McCoy has had an attack of the grip this week, but is improving. Several of the Mt. Hope people attended the supper at Foresman Friday evening, Clarence Sanderson from Union Mills, has been visiting his uncle, Joe Hall, tor several weeks, Sylvester Schumann returned home Saturday from a several days visit with relatives at Bumkurn 111.

Van Pierre

Rev. Vandercar gave ye scribe of the Pierre a pleasant call Sundav. Rev. J. Vandercar gave a very interesting sermon at San Pierre last Sunday evening. We are entering mid-winter, yet Old Sol's radient smiles causes Jack Frost to hunt his bole. Joe Fenzil says I am going to part my hair in the middle and see if Miss Effie don't think I am cute. Misses Lydia and Marguerite Weishaar attended the revival meeting at Dunnville Tuesday eve. Miss Nora Beal, teacher of the Knowledge Box school, went home Tuesday eve on account of sickness. Henry Delezal has a very painful arm, the result of scratching a little sore with his finger nails. Blood-poison is feared. The shadow of death has reached the homes of Mr. Balis and Sands. In behalf of the community we extend our heartfelt sympathy to them in their bereavement. The boss on the Monon section gang says, “Mr. Kane cannot work as long as Miss May keeps standing on the front porch smiling so sweetly at him. George dropped bis shovel 27 times during a half day; the reason was afterward discovered.”

Prof. Garriott was a Rensselaer caller Saturday. Mrs. B. D. Comer did shopping at Parr Tuesday. A crowd of boys had a boxing match at Aix Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman attended the Snow sale Monday, Joe Williams and family were Rensselaer callers Saturday. Uncle Mellie Garriott found his lost cow up near Gifford. James Swaim bought a fine colt of Paul Wegings this week. Florence Davission called at Carter Garriott’s Monday afternoon. Our revival meetings opened with a good crowd last Sunday night. The oyster supper at Good Hope was well attended last week. John Garriott from Parr was looking after his farms in this vicinity Tuesday. Zebedee Swaim was out boxing with a young colt and got a severe kick on the leg. Uncle Jim- Garriott was seen driving through our streets the first of the week on his fur trips. A party of friends assembled at Mrs. Wiseman’s last Sunday and spent a very pleasant afternoon. Watson Humes, our road supervisor, has been hauling rock for a foundation for the new dredge bridge. Sure signs of spring are here boys are playing maible on every cross-ioad, and even swimming is in season. Paul Wegings and Uncle Mellie Garriott were up around Kniman and Wheatfield looking for the "lost cow’’ last Friday. Uncle Mellie Garriott attended the Snow sale Monday. We haven’t heard of him buying any more cows, unless he hasn’t arrived home with them at this writing.

Foresman. J. J. McCabe went to Chicago Monday. A few ducks have been seen on the river. F. C. Hancock visited with his parents Sunday. .... __ We wonder what is the matter with Mt. Hope? The Foresman young folks are talking of a Valentine party. Chas. Molher shipped two loads of fancy stock Tuesday. Our townsman, Mr. Geo. Ade, has sailed for the far east. Mud and warm weather is the news of the day, at this writing. The Miss Karr took dinner with Mrs. Brook Broadnck Sunday.

We meant to be with you last week but the items got misplaced. Miss Iva Sunderland won the quilt at the social, as being the most popular young lady.

These muddy roads are bad on the young men of this vicinity going to see their best girls. Bruce Stevens was the only one from Froesman who attended the singing school at Iroquois. Mr. Case moved to Rensselaer Wednesday where he is to engage in the restaurant business. The Church Social at the school house was a great success, proceeds $47.06 The quilt brought $25. Mr. Humston of Goodland was in town Tuesday, representing the Goodland Plaindealer. Success to him. John Sunderland has returned from Chicago having disposed of a load of fancy stock. He reports prices fair.

Lee,

Mrs. Sam Noland was a Monon goer Tuesday. Wm, Rishling was a Monon goer Saturday. Mvra Peregrine called on Effie Denton Sunday. Chas. Pape of Monon was in this vicinity Tuesday. John Johnson called on Mr. Carrothers’ Sunday afternoon. Mr. Beesley of Francesville, was here on business Friday, Asa and Ray Holaman (hauled wood to Monon Saturday. Granville Lightle was at Rensselaer on business Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Clark were Monon goers Saturday. Ben Denton of Monon spent Sunday day with bis mother here. Miss Amy Greenwait has returned to her home at Momence, 111. Mr. Hector and family called on Mr. Clauson's Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Johnson Clark of South America •pent Firiday with friends here.

Several from here attended the Devault sale near Monon Saturday. Effie Denton, who has been working east of Monon, has returned home. Harry and Edward Cook of South America was in our burg Saturday. Mablon Lamport visited with friends at Momence, 111., the first of the week. Ed Lamborn and son of Remington sptnt a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clauson.

-Fouth Miss Ina Becker was in Lee Monday, Simon Cook was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. Albert Wood was in Monon Monday on business. Jake McDonald transacted business in Reesselaer Tuesday. Miss Flo-t Funk visited over Sunday with Miss Lily Sommers. Messrs Simon Cook and Jim Clark were Monon goers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wood transacted business in Rensselaer Tuesday. Miss Manda Funk spent Sunday in McCoysburg with Miss lessie Southard. Grandma Foulks and Earl Foulks of Monon spent Sunday at their S. A. homes. Mrs. Geo. Foulks and Miss Manda Funk spent Friday night and Saturday with Monon friends. Thus. Spencer has purchased a fine new buggy, the finest one in the township, so Mrs. Spencer thinks, Mesdames Geo. Foulks and William Culp spent Wednesday with Mrs. Johnnie Clarke, working on a quilt. Misses Manda and Fioa Funk and Mr. Albert Wood spent Wednesday evening with Frank and Lily Sommers. Mr. and Mrs. Karah McKillip and family, James Burch, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith and family and Miss May Kennedy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Cook. Prayer meeting Sunday night led by Thos. Larson, was well attended. The meeting on next Sunday evening will be led by Jack Stewart. Preaching services will be held Sunday morning and evening. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Foulks spent Sunday m McCoysburg with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foulks. Dr. Clayton of Monon performed an operation on Mr. R. Foulks Sunday morning. He is getting along nicely.

McCoys burg John Phillips was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday. W. W. Whittaker visited friends in Rensselaer last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Reed McCoy were Rensselner goers last Tuesday. There is a new lodge in McCovsburg called the "Sons of Rest." Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks spent the day with Richard Foulks last Sunday. Richard Foulks is improving very fast after his operation on last Sunday. Miss Manda Funk of Milroy tp., visited with Miss Jessie Southard Sunday. Mrs. Bessie Chapman and Pearl Chapman were in our burg last Wedneday. Mrs, Peter Foulks of Monon visited with her son Richard in our burg last Tuesday. Chas. Marquim’s loaded their car for Kokomo Tuesday and will leave here Thursday. Owing to bad roads our R. R. carrier Roy Bussell, was forced to take up his abode in the burg Monday and Tuesday night. W. I. Bivens received a telegram from Danville Saturday stating that his son Irwin of that place was killed. We have not heard the particulars. The masquerade party given at the hotel in McCoysburg last Friday night. There were about fifty guests present; all enjoyed themselves the best way. At 11:30 all departed for home, wishing for another such happy time.

Asphaltum. Miss Dcssa Anderson is home on a visit. The spring weather has revived us again. Mrs. John Stalbaum is visiting with her parents this week. Miss Gertrude Dodd is able to be out once more after a two weeks illness. , Mrs. Toyne, who has been very sick for some time, is no better at this writing, Mrs. Dally and children called on Mrs. Alva Hershman and sister Sunday. Anyone wishing first class furniture made to order, call on Mart Lemons, at Asphaltum. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parker visited with their Uncle, William Hershman, over Sunday.

Mrs. Alva Hersbman and sister. Miss Gertrude_Dodd, called on Mrs. Frank Hersbman Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wtll Stalbaum attended the K, of P. supper at Medaryville. They report a fine time. Dr. Linton of Medaryville was called to Ed Schrader’s Saturday to attend their little girl who is dangerously sick. We are sorry to learn that Mr. Wagner who left here two months ago, to visit his parents m Germany, has been sick every since he arrived there.

South Ji etout on.

H. C. Pierson did butchering Wednesday. Fred Markin was at Mr. Hough’s Tuesday.

Mrs. Claude Williams visited Mrs. W. B. Yeoman Tuesday. Effie Markin was the guest of Bessie Paulus Saturday afternoon. Miss Lura Yeoman visited her grandma Powell Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Cory was at Wih ham Young's Friday afternoon. Maude Bringle visited Christena Floch Saturday night and Sunday.

Minnie and Olevia Lebold visited Gertrude Paulus Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markin and Allie Potts visited W. B. Yeoman Sunday. Effie Markin, Sadie and Bessie Paulus visited Mrs. Young Sunday afternoon.

Tine Gro-Ve

And still the weather stays fine. George Daniels and wife were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Charles Nuss of Illinois is visiting his father, William Nuss. There will be a box social at Cosy Palace Saturday night. Omer Kenton of near Rensselaer was in our vicinity Wednesday. James Torbet marketed his hogs Thursday to George Casey. Maggie Torbet spent Tuesday with Mrs. Charley Randle of near Valma. Andy Ropp is making an improvement on his place by tearing down the old houses. Walter Daniels and Jack Cooper have made their apperance back in Nubbin Ridge again. Rev. Marshall of Wheatfield will begin a protracted meeting at Independence Sunday. John Hurley and wife of below Rensselaer attended the sale at Henry Snow’s Monday. Several of the young folks of our vicinity attended the dance at Snow’s Saturday night, Roy Donnelly of near Rensselaer spent Saturday night and Sunday with his uncle, Andy Ropp. Seems as though Rob Hurley stays in our vicinity a long time. Ask Gusta, maybe she can tell why. JV. W. Carpenter Amy Dennis Sundayed in Goodland. Geo. Eck called on John Kelly Saturday. Callie Watson left for Terre Haute Sunday. John Dennis called on Chas. Ellis Monday. Art. Wortley has returned from bis Logansport trip, Mr. and Mrs. Case visited at Chas. AntcliS's Sunday. Peter Cobus and son Minen went to Lafayette Friday. Florence and Maud Hudson were guests of Rosie and Lucy Watson Friday night and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Stanfield and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis took dinner with the Watson family Wednesday. Cecil Watson came home from Sheldon, 111., for a visit with his parents, and Wednesday being his 21st, birthday anniversary his parents presented him with a handsome gold watch; he also received other presents.