Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1906 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Ed lolly, the blacksmith, has moved to Seafield. George Chappell was in Rensselaer last Thursday. Joe Lucas moves to Sturgis, Mich., this week where he will run a feed and hitch barn. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gaffiell died last week from pneumonia. Vern Balcom and Lowell Townsend returned to Chicago last week to resume their studies. Mrs. Howard Jones visited her brother, Bert Thompson and family, at Francesville, last week. Tom Thurston and family moved to the Zea farm at Monteray, Pulaski county, last week. Wilson Dunlap of Aurora, 111., visited the family of his uncle, E. A. Baroo, a few days last week. Mrs. George Hascall visited her mother and brother, Joseph Hawn, in Logansport last week. Miss Loretta Carr of Oxford,, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. J. Harrington, here several days last week, C. M. Wright has closed out his cigar factory here and has moved to Carthage, 111., where he will work in a cigar factory. John Donahue moved in from near Otterbein last week and occupies the John Eck property, which he recently ought. Edward Howell of Pierpoint, So. Dak., and Clark Howell of Kansas, are visiting their brother, John Howell, at this writing. Will Lock was a Saturday, Sunday and Monday visitor at the hub. Seems to us, Will, its about time for the cage to be occupied. Brook Reporter: W, M. Sayers of Remington, purchased the Fred Yost property and mqved into the same last week. He is a carpenter by trade. Recent births: Feb. 18, to M. O. Stokes and wife, a son; Feb. 9, to Geo. Foos and wife, at Sheldon, 111., a daughter. Mrs. Foos will be remembered as Miss Ina Sheets. Mrs. John W. Harris was buried here last Wednesday, She had been sick lor some time. Her age was almost 52 years. She leaves a husband, one son and one daughter and numerous friends and other relative*. The republicans of Benton county are talking about running our old friend Dave Clark for sheriff again. Dave went down in the democratic landslide in Benton two years ago, and his friends expect him to win out if given another opportunity. Rev. Devol, pastor of the Christian church at Remington, has handed in his resignation which will take effect March 4th. Rev Devol gave several lectures in Goodland last summer and is a very able orator. He has been called to a more lucrative position. The Lord very seldom calls them to a place where they receive less money,—Goodland Herald. Hon. Curtis Meeker and J. H. Loughry of Monticello, the former the present Representative in Congress from White ana Pulaski counties, were in town Wednesday. Mr. Meeker has made a very creditable record in Congress and would be pleased to be returned from the new district composed of the counties of White and Jasper.—Remington Press. We had always supposed Crumpacker was our representative in congress, and that our congressional district was not limited to Jasper and White counties. Perhaps the Press means State Representative. Eh? Rural routes 1 and 4 were somewhat March 1, and now run as follows: Route 1. Same as before until reaching the O Neal corner, thence west 1 mile to Amish church, thence north 1 mile to Nussbaum corner, thence east 1 mile to Burlinz school house, thence north to county line, thence west to Blood corner, thence north 2 miles to Courtright corner, thence west and south to town. Route 4. South to John Wilson corner, thence east 1 mile to Chas. May corner, thence south 1 mile to county line, thence east 1 mile, thence north 1 mile, thence west 1 mile, thence north to Hartman school house, thence on old route until reaching Henry Sbide’s, thence east 1 mile, north 1 mile, west 2 miles, thence to town on old route. The body of William M. Waver was brought to this place Tuesday, for burial bv the side of bis wife and son Darling Mr. Haver died in Chicago Saturday morning with nothing known save old age. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, July 5, 1827, and came to Oxford in 1872, where he engaged in the 'livery business and auctioneering. This was his home for many years. In 1893 he went to Chicago and made his home with bis three sons, Frank, Harry and John. These and his sister, Mrs Emily Traugh, of Goodland, accompanied the remains to this place. A brief service was conducted at the grave by Rev. Paxton.—Oxford Tribune. Mr. Haver was for many years a well known auctioneer of Remington, and was well known to many of the readers of The Democrat.

Soutbtoest Jordan Dora Ulm spent Tuesday eve with Estella Cain. John Kelly and family spent Sunday at Will Cain's. Miss Mary Currens is working for Mrs. Nafziger. Henry Eck has a hue new house and barn built on his farm. Frank Eck made a business trip to Logansport Wednesday. Myrtle Keen and Wm. Patrick called at Nafziger’s Saturday eve. Say, Joe, it looks suspicious when you go to sales and buy a table. Henry Bilile drove to Goodland Tuesday night. What was the attraction? Matie and Lizzie Eck and Katie Birkey spent Sunday evening at Nafziger's. Katie Birkey is visiting a few days with the Eck girls before she leaves for Nebraska, Katie Birkey returned home Saturday from Monon, where she has been visiting relatives. The dance at Gerber’s was very largely attended and everybody reported having a good time. Katie Birkey will soon leave for Nebraska where she will make her future home. Her friends wish her well. Henry Bilile has been staying a couple of days with his uncle, Charles Weller, having returned home from Chatsworth, 111., where he has been visiting for the past week.

3/tce Sea Miss Mabie Coghill spent Sunday at home. Orlifl Coghill spent Sunday with Roy Beaver. _. __ Take care, boy, have you got those lights up yet? Charles Beaver and family attended church Friday. Dick Sommers spent Sunday afternoon with the Beaver boys. Misses Mabelle Sommers and Naomi Garvin spent Sunday with the Misses Beaver. Miss Hazel Blakemore Visited with Miss Helen Coghill from Friday until Monday. ... Mrs. Will Garvin and little children spent the latter part of last week in w o I cotL . What is the matter with Lone Star? She must have worried herself to death over Albert. Frank Coghill and family spent last Thursday afternoon with James Blakemore and family. We wonder what makes Jim look so downhearted since Millie moved away. Can you tell us Jim. Mrs. Perry Beaver and two children of Monon, spent the first of the week with Henry Beaver and family. Jim Blakemore is going to move to Missouri. We are sorry to see him go. We will lose a fine neighbor and a good business man.

East Carpenter Morton Dickinson has finally got the dun driver. A Grant Culp took dinner with John Teter Sunday, Cloyd Miller is going to work for Mr, Julian the coming summer. J. H. Williamson and family attended church at Black Oak Sunday. Leonard Dickinson commenced work for John Scott the Ist of March, David Harris has moved in Walter Jarbis' house vacated some time ago by Flick Sayers. I wouldn’t wonder hut John Miller will send for his talking machine a little in advance from this on. John Wagner is not fully recovered yet from the shock he got when he fell from the ladder sometime ago. Quite a number attended Harvey’s little dance last week, but they all missed the mail box on their wav home. David Leatherman from Jordan, is moving on the Chris Raush farm, and Harvey Rush moves on Pete Ochs farm. As soon as the roads gets good Ab Dickinson is going to have wood enough "buzzed” up to keep little Earl splitting it all summer.

OaK. Gro'Cle Sam Obenchian is pressing bay near Kniman. J. F. Pettet was a Rensselaer goer Thursday. E. Jessup made a business trip to Momence, 111., Friday. George and Gus Clinger attended church in Kniman Sunday. Owen Wallace and Fred Pickner were Wheatfield goers Friday evening. Mrs. Freeman Gifford has returned from an extended visit in Illinois. The Oak Grove pupils are busy preparing their themes for graduation.

Andrew and Anna Knapp called on Susie Jessqp Wednesday afternoon. Fred Spriggs and friend of Kniman passed through our territory Sunday. Joe Stump is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. Cover, of Wheatfield. Edna Jessup has returned home from a two irfonths absence in Wheatfield. Miss Terie Bradock spent the past week with her grandmother in Gillam tp. Several from here attended the masquerade ball at Wheatfield Thursday night. A valuable bird dog owned by Mr. E. Jessup was killed on the Gifford railroad Monday. Lincoln and Washington's birthdays were celebrated at school with an appropriate programe followed by a querry box, Friday afternoon. Several visitors were present. The neighbors of Oak Grove were awakened early Friday morning by strange noises which were thought by some to be the cries of ferocious beasts but the hallucination proved to be two of our most prominent bachelors, who were hauling hay to Wheatfield and returned home with a good-sized jag on.

H_niman. Mark Ott is still busy with grubbing. George Hohn was at Kniman Monday. Mark Ott is out buying corn and hogs. Abe Sheldon will move Tuesday to near Lacrosse. Perry Goodner came to town on a load of hay Sunday. France has left for Demotte to fulfill a big contract for building barns. Warren Springer visited his ranch Sunday and found things O. K. Warren Springer will send out a new stock of horses this week to his ranch. Elias Spriggs was seen chopping wood Sunday. Wbat was the matter with the boys? Anna Ott gave a "blowout" at her home Sunday to the members of the K. V. O. C. Mr. Kolb and Theodore got to town Sunday afternoon safe, but got stuck coming back. What was the cause ot it, Theodore? The K. V. O. C. had an election ot officers Sunday. Anna Ott was elected president; John Kalb, treasurer; Chas. Hart, secretary. Write Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wi«., for his free book on Rheumatism. It tells about rheumatism, about thecauses, the way to live to avoid and free the system of rheumatic poisons -even in desperate cases—with Dr. Shoop’s Rheumatic Tablets. Sold by A. F. Long. __

Lee. Mrs. Maloti Lamport is on the sick list. Albert Wood of South America, was in our burg Saturday. Mrs. Ben Denton of South America, t ' was in this vicinity Tuesday. Willie Monyhan of near Monon, called on Malon Lamport’s Saturday. Sympahia Donal sou, who is working at Monon, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. George Wood of South America, was a business caller here Monday. George Carrothers closed his school Tuesday noon on account of being sick. Sam Breneman of Francesville, and Creighton Clark are building the barn on Mr. Beesley’s farm. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Payne of Huntington, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clauson this week. Last spring every other fellow you met was buying junk, and this spring every other fellow you see is catching frogs. For more than 17 yearn Dr. Shoop han prescribed and compounded a certain shrub remedy Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure. The Spanish Americans in and about the Rocky Moutain districts call this plant the “sacred herb.” Always specify Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure. It is ■old under guarantee that it positively contains no opium or other narcotic poisons Sold by A. F. Long.

McCoysburg Hugh McKinney spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. Estel Osborne begun working for Mr. McCoy last Thursday. John Phillips and Land McDonald made a business trip to Rensselaer Wednesday. Mrs. John Phillips and Grandma Phillips spent Monday night with Mrs. Reed McCoy. Mrs. John Phillips and Mrs. J. P. Gwin spent last Thursday afternoon with Mrs, Land McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Lawn Woods and family. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams spent last Wednesday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foulks. John Phillips’ parents from near Delphi, came last Friday night for a short visit with their son and family, William Whittaker left last Thursday for a two weeks visit, after which he expects to begin work at Warren Poole’s. Uncle Samuel says that he is going to bring the school ma'ams all to our box social Friday night if he can, but he thinks that he is sure of one. Roy Bussell, Frank McDonald, John Wilkins, Miss Carrie Marshall and Miss Lucy Beasley spent Friday evening with Will Whittaker and Jessie Southard, Remember that Dr. Shoop’sCough Cure, instead of opium or narcotics, contains the extract of a certain California shrub which is no more harmful than a garden rose. Experience shows that it cures the cough, which opium never can do. For coughs and all bronchial or throat affections, insist on having Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. Sold by A. F. Long,

Lone Star We are still alive. Floyd Tow spent Sunday at home. Floa Funk spent Sunday with Belle Tow. - Mason Barlow was seen in our midst Sunday. The dance at Ludd Clark’s was well attended. Lillie Sommers spent Sunday with Bell Tow. Martin Jonas spent Sunday with Ernest Harris. We are thinking the roads will soon be impassable. Miss Floa Funk spent Tuesday night with Pearl Grouns. Miss Floa Funk called on Lillie Sommers Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Sommers and daughter Lillie were in Rensselaer Monday. George Castor and John Ward were out shooting ducks Saturday. Miss Agnes Stewart spent Sunday afternoon with Lillie Sommers. We wonder where Lillie was Sunday night, as she did not go to church? On account of briefness of news we have not bad items in for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clark spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. J. T. Grouns.

Albert says he is working hard for the "roll of honor” at Banner; we most sincerely hope he gets it. The girls, M and F , say they love to go td Remington but the next time they go they will most certainly hitch up four horses so they will be sure and not have to walk half way. They are all right; walking is all the go any way. We heard the most awful noise last Sunday night, thought some wild animal had broken from its keeper, but to our great surprise it was only Veriie Spencer singing. And, listen, it was this: "Of all the girls beneath the sun 1 think M is the only one.’ Hello, Blue Sea, we are glad to bear that you are taking our part as we most certainly need all the help we can get. And S. A., we also wish to thank you for relieving our minds a week or so ago as to telling us Albert was going to have lights put up. Now, while the government is going to the expense of putting up lights for him, whv not add a little to the expense by running a street car line, it would improve the country and also be a benefit to Albert? We love to see things done for his deaf sake, or if he would take J M —- along he would not need a light. But as our time is almost limited here, let us not argue the case any longer, but part friends.

'Pine Gro-tJe. March came in mild and nice as spring. Maggie Torbet was a Rensselaer goer Thursday. Nellie Nuss is working for her brother near Gifford. James Torbet and son Roy were Parr goers Thursday, Ross Ropp, Cad Potts and Cad Cowell spent Sunday with Arthur Ropp. • Frank Snyder of near Valma has moved on the E. P. Honan farm. Seems as though the roads never get too muddy for Roy and Lon to go. Elmer Miller and Bessie Ropp were Wheatfield callers Thursday and Friday. Theodore Snow of Chicago Heights, is visiting friends and relatives in our vicinity. Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. Switzer Sunday, at Brushwood. Art Armstrong and family will leave Monday for Nebraska where they will make their home. We wish them success.

Fair Oaks J. J. Wilson, of the pickle company, was here the first of the week. "Fish” Gilmore of Lacrosse, was in Fair Oaks Washington’s birthday. Rev. O’Brien occupied the pulpit in the M. E. church Sunday at 3 p. m. John Carder finished moving his household goods to Jordan tp., this week. Dr. Proudly writes back from Tennessee stating that his health is greatly improved. There was a farewell dance held at John Carder's Tuesday eve. All had a good time. R. H. Dodge and daughter Mary visited relatives in Cavanaugh, Ind., a few days last week. Emery Cox and wife of the Harris ranch in Newton Co., took dinner with Abe Bringle's Sunday. S. B. Thornton and wife went from here to Chicago Sunday to attend meetings for a few days. Jasper McMurry, who made a sale last week preparatory to going to Dakota, has about decided that old Indiana is good enough. Mrs. Morford and daughter returned to their home at Westfield, Ind., after a week’s visit with her son, D. L. Keen and family, our day agent. V- M. Lamoine and William Halleck emigrated to Michigan this week, where both have purchased farms. Halleck will engage in the dairy business. In order to keep abreast withjhe times, our competent telegraph operator, Harry Zimmerman, the Monon agent, purchased a new Oliver typewriter. We are having all kinds of weather this week. A very heavy hail storm in our neck of the woods Saturday whiuh left the ground covered with holes. Jackson tp., Newton Co., have awakened to the fact that gravel roads are an improvement that is most needed in their township. Let the good work go on. Rev. Rodman of Fowler, will preach in the Christian church Saturday eve at 730, and at 11 :oo a. m. and 7:30 p. m. on Sunday. All are invited to come out and hear him. Bert Warren and Anna Shultz, both of this place, launched out on the ship of matrimony the first of the week. We wish ttiem an abundance of happiness and prosperity. A. L. Barker, more favorably known as "Nid” of Jackson tp., Newton Co., left here the last of the week with his two little boys for Arkansas, where he expects to remain permanently. Miss Millie Elijah, a well respected and highly, esteemed lady of near Mt.

Ayr, and a daughter of Ransom Elijah, was married to Mr. Robert Wilson last week at Brook. He is a well respected young citizen of that burg.

South fietoton. What is the trouble with ye scribe of Foresman? Jim Ackers broke bread with Jess Bringle’s Sunday. Lura Yeoman called on Millie Shipman Sunday afternoon. Christenia Flock called on Minnie Lebolt Sunday afternoon. Gertrude Paulus spent Tuesday afternoon with Minnie Lebolt. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lebolt visited with relatives west of Brook Tuesday. Gertrude Paulus spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Art Mayhew. Ernest Mayhew and Jim Ackers helped Art Mayhew haul hay this week. Ada Yeoman and Sadie and Bessie Paulus were horseback riding Sunday afternoon. Art Mayhew and wife moved on their farm last Thursday, lately vacated by George Markin. Five weeks and two days of school yet for No. 6. School is progressing fine this winter. Mrs. Alice Potts returned home Monday, after a week’s visit with her brother, Arthur Powell, of near Monon. Uncle Billy Bringle, Frank Shipman and Philip Paulus attended the Chas. Leivette sale, west of Brook, Wednesday. Charley Weiss and wife, Will Young and family and Ada Yeoman spent Sunday afternoon with Philip Paulus and family. Henry Pearson's cattle are afflicted with plural pneumonia. When last beard of four were dead and several others sick. The youngest child of Richard Gasaway and wife has been very sick with a complication of diseases, but is some better at this writing. Jim Rimer, the lineman, took the ’phone out of Claude Williams’ house Tuesday. Mr. Williams will move away in a week or so. Jim R— — did not think the roads w< re very muddv Sunday night, for he was seen wending his way toward the Paulus farm. We wonder if Charley G— — found his way over by the river? Mrs. Agnes Smith and children are spending a few days with her relatives and inends before she leaves lor her home in South Dakota. Her husband started with the household goods last Friday,

J'outh Albert Wood was in Lee Saturday. John Coleman was in Monon Monday. Williird Johnson was in Lee Tuesday. Mrs. Geo. Wood was a Lee goer Monday. Tom Larson was in Wolcott Tuesday on business. Henry Beaver visited relatives in Monon Sunday. Mr. Tune was in Rensselaer on business Wednesday. Mrs. Geo. Wood and son Charles were in Monon Tuesday. John Tow and son Luther were Wolcott goers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams were in McCoysburg Tuesday. Jake McDonald transacted business in McCoysburg Saturday. Chas. Lowe of Monon was in Milroy on business Sunday afternoon. Frank Rene of Wolcott spent Tuesday with relatives in Milroy. Clell Clark celebrated his 21st birthday anniversary Tuesday evening. Fred Saltwell took Edward Goller to McCoysburg Saturday morning. Messrs. Clell Clark and Mace Barlow were in Wolcott Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clark and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Jos. Grounds. Miss Manda Funk spent Tuesday evening with her sister, Miss Floa Funk. Mrs. Will Chatman and Mrs. Gertrude Sunderland were Monon goers Monday. Mrs. Sommers and daughter Miss Lily, did shopping in Wolcott Tuesday. Mrs. James Chatman and son Lon were in Rensselaer Monday on business. Mrs. Geo. Foulks and Miss Manda Funk spent Saturday with Mrs. Jake McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams spent Sunday southeast of Rensselaer, with his parents. Charley says he don’t know where "Possum Hollow” L>, but he supposes he can find it. - Messrs. Will Clup, Ben Denton and George Foulks were in Monon on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. McCashin and daughter Miss Etta, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clark. Bailie Rishling, who has been working tor Trustee Huston’s the past few weeks, has gone home to stay awhile. Queen City school closed Thursday and Lone Star, Friday. The other schools will close the first of next week. Mrs. Peterkin returned to her Lafayette home Sunday after visiting a fortnight with her children and Geo. Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foulks, Mr. Albert Wood and Miss Manda Funk called on Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denton Saturday evening. Fred Marchand began working for Harvey Woods in Marion tp., the first of March. He expects to stay there for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks and Miss Manda Funk visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Spencer. Prayer meeting, led by Mr. I. Saidla, was well attended Sunday evening. Maggie Foulks will be leader on next Sunday evening, Married, at Rensselaer, Feb. 21, Mr. Elmer Johnson and Miss Mary Chatman. They are now residing with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams were in McCoysburg Monday visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foulks. Dick is on the sick list again. Mace Barlow of Rego, Ind., visited over Sunday with old Milroy friends. He left Wednesday for Otterbien, where he expects to work for the summer. Center and Banner schools and part of Lone Star were at the church. Friday afternoon for the children's session led by Mr. Edward Goller of Indianapolis,

the State field worker of the Sunday School Association. This part of the program was quite interesting. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Becker and family moved to their new location in White Co., near Possum Hollow, Monday. They will be greatly missed by their Milroy friends. Miss Floa Funk has been seriously sick this week with neuralgia of the optic nerve, Dr. Besser of Reflnngton was called in attendance. There was no school at Center the first of the week but at this writing she is some better.

./an Pierre We have several varieties ot weather this week. Mike Swanson of Lomax, intends to move back to San Pierre in the near future. John Eckert and his two boys, August and George, are buzzing wood for Mr. Lawson. J. R. Wynant, the cook, returned to his work on the Sternberg dredge Thursday. Dr. Solt i's building a barn and laying the foundation for a handsome dwelling on R. R. avenue. A serious question now appeals to our minds whether it would be more profitable to raise cane or cucumbers. Those interested in the creamery are requested to meet at the San Pierre school house Saturday at 2 p. m. Charles Alberding called on ye correspondent Sunday afternoon and I tell you we rendered music to soothe the savage. The country schools in Rail Road tp. will have 6% months of school, while the San Pierre schools will have q months. The democrats of precinct No. 2 met at San Pierre Saturday and elected a chairman and secretary for the coming campaign year. Mrs. James Dolezal and sons, Jim and Frank, intend to move to Chicago soon and rent their farm east of town to a party near North Judson. Ail of those wishing a good supper that would make your mouth water to think about, a feeling of satisfaction under your vest and a joyous countenance, take in the supper to be given at the San Pierre M. E. church.

South Walker Mr. Gaffey was an Asphaltum goer Monday. Mr. Salrin attended the Zimmer sale Saturday. Mrs. W. Hershman called on her mother Monday. Geo. Ketchmark drove through here one day last week. John East of Wheatfield, is working for Alva Hershman. The Jasperson boys buzzed wood in our vicinity Tuesday. Trustee Bouk was on the streets of S. W. Monday. He is suffering from a severe cold. Bennie Woolbrandt was seen on our streets wearing the smile that never comes off. Ed Fritz and family gave a farewell party to their friends and neighbors. They are moving to Medaryville. We regret to see them go for they have be en fine neighbors. Those present were: Messrs, and Mesdames Geo. Salrin, Thomas Callaghan, George Ketchmark, Allen, of Tefft, Mrs Theresa Fritz. Misses Martha and Anna Fritz. Anna Jasperson. Margurite, Bessie and Mary Callaghan: Messrs. Steve and Wm. Salrin, Wm. Jasperson, Tom Peterson. Gus Fritz. Henry ana Ed Hines, Robert and Mike Zick, Charley Rinehart, George and Felix Fritz. Refreshment were served and all departed at a late hour, declaring they had a fine time.

Lonely Bridge. Here we are again. The dance at Ed Fritz's Saturday night was well attended and all report a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Allen visited with her sister, Mrs. George Ketchmark, Saturday and Sunday. Geo. Ketchmark and Aug. Brietenbach are hauling out the new iron bridge which it to be put up in Lonely Ridge. The surprise dance at Mrs. Therisia Fritz’s Monday night was well attended and all report a fine time and plenty of cake to eat. Aug. Brietenbach called on Henry Karcb at the school house so early Tuesday>morning Henry, could you answer the questions he asked you?

Asphaltum. Mrs. Toyne is no better at this writing. John East is working for Alva Hershman this week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stalbaum were out driving Sunday. Alva Hershman called on his brother Walter, Sunday. Barney Whittaker is moving back to Wheatfield this week. Cecelia and Bertha Hershman called on Mrs. Wagner Sunday. Charlie Liston of Wheatfield, called on relatives here last week. Annie Lackey is on an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. W. Stalbaum. Willie Hershman attended the S. 8. convention at Independence Sunday. Grandpa Hershman has been somewhat under the weather for the past week. The Jasperson Bros., are doing swift work at buzzing the farmers' summer wood in this vicinity.

We are’glad to hear that Mr. Wagner is recovering from bis sickness and will sail for home next month. We understand that B. J. Gifford sold a tract of land consisting of 600 acres to an oil company in New York, through the agencv of Mr. Mudge. We look tor a big boom in the field in the coming season. They intend pumping all the wells abandoned by the Federal Co , and also intend drilling many new ones, also building a refinery and putting in a sawmill to saw their lumber which will be used in the field,

Surrey' Ivan Dunlap has moved tq Bedford. Frank Kenton will soon move to our burg. Most everybody is in a hustle to get their wood buzzed. Miss Emma Lane has been visiting a couple of days here. John Greenfild has moved on his farm one mile south of here. Mr, Sayler is boarding at home again and drives to and from acbool. Uncle Dan Stutzman is getting better, after a long siege of pneumonia. Thos. Redgate is cutting down some old ancient hedges that are very large. We saw Ed coming in from the west the other morning with a crippled buggy < John Murphy has a new house under good headway on his farm one mile north. The dredge is being unloaded at stake "o” at the commencing of the Iroquois ditch. Miss Francie Zacker and lady friend from Chicago, are spending a few weeks at Miss Z's home. George Rice is getting about again, but has been suffering with a bruised foot, caused by a log falling on it. S. B. and V. H. Thornton took their departure for Northern Minnesota Tuesday. T. A. Besse will occupy the Thornton farm this year.

Parr Mrs. Chas. Dean and son of Rensselaer Sundayed at Prof. L. W. Benbow’s. Miss Ethel McCarthy of Rensselaer visited Miss Clara Brusnaban Sunday. Chas. Lakin’s little boy is still at Chicago, but is getting along very nicely. If you ever want to send for anything, send by Ed Cull and be sure of the article. William Myers is going to convert a part of the pool room into an eating establishment. Miss Mamie Cull, who is staying at Mrs. Imes, spent Saturday and Sunday, with her parents. Frank Goff of Fair Oaks is in our locality selling fruit trees. He has bis speech well coibmitted. Mrs. Nannie Leach of Rensselaer took dinner at M. O. Gant’s Sunday and called on Mrs. J. F. Garriott and Mrs, Geo. W. King. Chas. Pettet will move to Kersey, about Monday next, where he will be an employe on the Gifford railroad, a 32nd vice-president. Andrew Potts, who took a prospecting trip down through Missouri, came back Saturday very favorably impressed with thf country, 'But don't know as to his intentions. Mr. Sage and family of Joliet, 111., who rented the Dr. Moore farm about three miles north of Aix, unloaded their household goods and tarm implements here last Friday.

Alvin McCurtain moved on Monday into the Steel property, just vacated by Geo. W Marion, who moved onto C. D. Lakin’s farm. Al's wife bought the property they are to move into. John McCurtain went ducking Tuesday and brought in a good load of Mallard ducks, the first of the season. Suppose William Burns will be the next man. Don't let him beat you, Bill. W. L. Wood is contemplating a trip through the northwest in the near future to ascertain whether or not money grows on bushes out there, and to s»*e if the future prospects are very promising. John F. Garriott, whose sickness was mentioned in a late number, is no better at this writing. Dr. JVashburn, the attending physician, pronounces it liver trouble and advises an operation in the near future. The veternanan was called by S. A. Brusnahan to administer bis mite to a dead horse. A tube was run down its throat and a few tons of medicated air was pumped into the dead animal; therefore it was brought to life again and is now able to partake of its scanty morsel about three times a day. Wm. Peesley, “the Frogger,” better known as "Buck’’ is the “rooster” of the Sternberg dredge. He does all the fancy work suqh as boating coal and running errands at the store and toating out about a hundred pounds of grub, more or less. Then spends about six hours each day putting away the eatables set before him. "The right man for the right place,” is bis motto, James Longstreth moved from the D. E. Hudson property to one of Mrs. Mary Greenfield's houses Monday; Sol Norman moved from the D. S. Alter farm into the property vacated by Longstreth; Charles Morris moved from the W. W, Wisbard farm to tne D. S. Alter farm, vacated by Norman; I. W. Gunyon leaves the Baker farm for the Wisbard farm; E. E. Garriott vacates one of Thompson’s farms to till the vacancy made by Gunyon; and Dallas Nichols of Barkley tp., moves onto the farm vacated by Garriott, and who goes where Nichols lives, lam unable to say —ask the other fellow.

JV. W. Carpenter Say, Art, what is your opinion of wire fences? John Dennis hauled' tile from Brook Friday, Frank Antcliff was a Goodland goer Tuesday. Warren Sage was a Rensselaer visitor Monday. Chas. Antcliff moved to the Welsh farm Thursday. ■» Mr. Watson and daughter Lillie went to Swanington Thursday. Gilbert Antcliff, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. F. A. Woodin & Son of Foresman attended the Gerber sale Tuesday. Little Ralph Huffman, who has been very sick with lung fever, is improving. Art Wortley lost a valuable horse Sunday evening but found it again Monday. Misses Ida and Phoebe Karr of Riverview and Miss Charlotte Kisner of Kankakee, 111., visited at Chas. Antcliff’s F riday. Sebd Corn: —I have some yellow seed corn for sale at my farm near Remington; won second prize at the corn school at Purdue this year. Mosbs Sigo, Remington, Ind.