Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1906 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

John Teter was a Rensselaer visitor Monday. Farmers begun sowing oats hereabouts Tuesday. Charley Banes has bought an interest in the Hamilton restaurant. Trustee Fell attended the Board of Education meeting at Rensselaer Monday. J. N. Beal is visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. J. Dick, at Watseka, 111., at this writing. We understand that W. J, Bryan is on the Fountain Park lecture program again this year. ______' Mrs. John Randle of Barkley township, visited her sister, Mrs. John Tharp here several days last week. John Berger come out from Huntington last week to see that his son Fred got the oats planted with the sprout end up. ' Miss Twonnette Parker returned last week from a three months visit with her sister, Mrs. Mabel Templeton, at St. Louis. Jasper Guy has moved his law office into rooms over the Bank of Remington, lately occupied by the telephone exchange. ~S~ - iffi A. H. Dickinson, Will Lock, George Besse, Thos. Beasey and one or two others from here were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Miss Belle Gibson, formerly of near Remington, was married last Sunday at her home in Fair Oaks, Cali., to Mr. Herbert J. Lawrence. Monticello Journal: Mrs. Hugh A. Treanor of Remington, was in town Monday looking after business matters connected with her farm west of town. J Mrs. Julia A. Finley of Chenoa, 111., has purchased the Adam Fisher property in Remington, and will move here. The sale was made by Jones Bros, agency, Consideration $1,550. Elias Hollingsworth who has been spending the winter with his son Will at Atchinson, Kan., and daughter Rose at Bloomington, 111., is visiting his daughter Mrs. John Tharp at this writing. Recent births: March 25, to Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas, twins, both girls; March 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Carey Milner, a son; March 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilds, southwest of town, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. James Pefley who have been staying with their daughter, Mrs. S. U. Dobbins at Rensselaer for some time, returned borne Monday. Mr. Pefley had been staying at Rensselaer all winter, and was recently taken quite sick, when Mrs. Pefley went over to care for him. He is feeling quite well again at this writing.

Dunn ~Ville We are right in line. Let the drum go. Oliver Turner, who has been very sick, is much better. Ross White and Grace Hilliard called at our home last Sunday. The Misses Grace Hilliard and Rena Vandercar called on sister Rachel Cullen last Sunday. Miss Ollie White departed for Danville a few days ago to attend the normal school there. Mr. and Mrs. David Collins visited with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross, south of Wheatfield, last Monday. Quite a few of the farmers have begun sowing oats. Judging by their gleeful mood they expect a big crop this season. William Mutchler went to Illinois a few days ago to see his wife of the future tense. Bill is not raising sheep for nothing. Yes, let him eat sitting in a rocking chair if he wishes to. When your furniture comes let him set on the churn or refrigerator. Quite a few partook of the examination banquet at the D. V. school house last Saturday under the supervision "o' Trustee Stalbaum. Lee Fisher, who is attending school at Valpo, took supper with us Friday evening. Lee will graduate in the scientific course next August. If the bee-raisers of this countiy would cross their bees with lightning bugs they would be able to work day and night. We offer this as a suggestion.

Wilson Swallow was at Rensselaer oh business Thursday. . Sim Marion and'Mort, Wells were Newland visitors Sunday. Quite a good many from here attended at Gifford Sunday. ' We wonder why Mack Steel went to Newland on the speeder Sunday night? ft. C, Dahncke and John Bowen were at Francisville Wednesday on business.

Wm. Marion and John Hurlev are tiling for Chas. Moody of Pleasant Grove Miss Nellie Wallace spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Laßerge, at Gifford. Dredge 3 has not been running for a couple of days on account of a break down, 'John Richmond was out around Francesville a couple of days last week, buying seed oats for T. M. Callahan. Silas J. Tombs and Jud Zook returned from their trip to northern Michigan last week. While there Mr. Tombs bought 80 acres of land. They liked the country fine. Nearly everyone around here is getting their enion ground plowed and worked down ready for the seed. If the present weather continues nearly every one will be sowing oats this week. Lone Star Did you get any A pril fool letters? We like to read items from Cosy Run. Mr. and Mrs. Bresler attended Sunday school Sunday. James Blakemore and Frank Sommers hauled hay Monday. Mr. Jonas and Martin hauled their hay home Monday, Jake Beaver spent Sunday afternoon with Frank Sommers.

Mrs. Joe Nelson called on Mrs. Hamilton Sunday afternoon. We wonder what was ailing our mail man the first of the week? Look out, Charlie, Manson says he enjoys the drives over to ’Possum Hollow. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Larson called on Mr. and Mrs. Saidla Sunday alternoon. Misses Esta Beaver and May Steele called on Mrs. Hamilton Sunday eve. Marion Robertson and Miss Ella attended the party near Wolcott Saturday night. Mr. Castor and Mr, Tow went fishing Monday. Did they catch any fish? I should say not. Ernest Harris came home Sunday, after spending a few weeks with his father, John Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Rishling and daughter, Mrs. Frank Crowder, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Saidla. Miss Mabie Coghill returned home Monday, after spending a few days in Kankakee, 111., with her sister.

Fair Oaßs Barney Dewitt's father and mother of Parr visited him Friday. , Our Sunday schools are preparing to have Easter exercises. Chas. Halleck is receiving daily large shipments of nursery stock. Uncle Enoch Spry of Morocco visited his daughter Mrs. Ike Kight, this week. Mrs. Doss Norman of Rensselaer visited her mother, Mrs. Casey, here Sunday. Tom Mallatt sold his famous race mare, Baby Ruth, last week to a Mr. Lawrence of Michigan. Mrs. Jessie Cederwall and baby stayed all night with her grand parents, Miles Moffitt's, one day this week. The musical entertainment at the school house Monday evening was witnessed by a full house. G, L. Thornton and wife of Surrey visited his brother Sam here Sunday. The latter is slowly recovering from his severe sickness. Dr. I. M. Washburm of Rensselaer was called here Monday to see M. D. Karr who has a very severe attack of pneumonia, and also called to see Mrs. Fannie Bringle who is suffering with a severe attack of the grip.

That long prophesied and looked for spring arrived here Saturday in true style, so we have had four nice sunshine days so far. The butterflys have come fourth to greet us, and the frogs in the road-side ditches and sloughs send fourth their same old-fashioned ta, ra, ra. Oats sowing is the order of the day.

Foresman. School closed at Salem Saturday. Plenty to eat and drink. Several of the young folks went boat riding Sunday afternoon. The hucksters will soon start their wagons. Gather every egg. J. S. Tovne is painting the town red and white. Little Steve and Leonard are the daubers, Elmer Lowe, Curtis Sell and Howard Fagan were seen in our neighborhood Sunday. Come again, boys. School closed Friday with regular school work. Mr. Davis began work with Mr, Pollock Monday. There seems to be no rest for the pedagogues.

On account of bad roads the attendance at the party Saturday eve was not very large. Rov started but the roads were so bad he postponed it until Sunday afternoon. Next time von come, Roy, be sure to bring Gael with you. We are sorry for him and are more sympathizing with you, because you had to go back so soon. You cs|p’t sometimes always make it go. Try again. ~ Brook Reporter: Married, at high noon at the home of the bride’s.parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sawyer, March 28th, occurred the marriage of their daughter Iva May, to Mr. Hiram A. Potter. The ceremony was very impressively performed by Rev. McGee of Goodland. After the ceremony all repaired to the dining room and partook of a wedding feast, after which the newly married couple left for their new home at Converse, Ind. ICOBBESPONDENCE CONTINUED ON LAST PAGE.)

Southwest Jordan Orville Putt spent Sunday at Kelly’s. Levi Kuboski called at F, »C, Eek's Sunday. George Hudson has quit school now to go fanning. Mrs. James Watson is visiting in Swanington at this writing. Lizzie Eek and Levi Kuboski spent Sunday with Mrs. A. Harrington. Boat riding and swimming is a thing of the past on Kelly’s pond. Harvey Putt, Henry Cain and George Eck called on John Kelly Sunday. About fifty of the parents and friends gathered at the Bullis school last Thursday with well filled baskets to surprise their school teacher, Miss Eck. Baum's 'Bridge Wm, Dittman is sowing oats. K, H. Morehouse is preparing to sow oats. Jim Gilbreath diove over in Porter Co., Sunday. Silver Lyon went over to the Bridge Sunday. Wm. Lindy made his appearance Sunday. Wm Grube is hauling hay from the Ray place. Alf. Tilton drove through this corner of the county Tuesday. Wm. Morehouse of Porter Co., visited his sick father Sunday. Elwood Colyer says this is a fine country when the sun shines. Geo. Wilcox of Porter Co., took a load of hupters to Wheatfield Tuesday. Some fellows would hunt ducks whether they Saw any or not, and report hunting good. C. J. Kern of Valparasio has had the marsh covered with decoys all week but scarcely got a shot. Two of our skilled hunters went hunting Sunday in company with three bottles of bug-juice.

James Hill is home after his recent stay in Illinois. Earl Wiseman is working away from home this year. Herman Clinger called at Paul Wegings' last Tuesday. Marie Garriott has fully recovered from her recenfcsickness. Will Harrod has given up chasing cows and has begun to haul tile, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman Switzer did shopping at Rensselaer Tuesday. Zebedee Swaim is improving his place by the addition of a new woven wire fence. Rev. Blackburn and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wegiugs were Rensselaer shoppers Wednesday. Mrs. James Garriott and daughter Miss Clara were Rensselaer visitors Wednesday. Leslie Bird returned home the first of tile week, after a week's visit with people around Aix. Mellie Garriott is putting a fine new fence around his garden and also enclosing a large space for a chicken park, Cecil Swaim returned to his place of work last Sunday, after attending the tuneral of his cousin. Miss Melia Swaim Mrs. Victor Cotner is staying at the home of her parents during the absence of her husband, who is attending school. The dredge boat which was nearly up to our little town was compelled to go back to near Fair Oaks and do a little more scooping. Church was well attended Sunday evening. It is an inspiration for both minister aud congregation tor all the members to be present, and a great effort should be put forth for all to get there. The funeral of little Melia Swaim was preached at the U. B. church here last Friday morning by B. F. Ferguson of Rensselaer, and Rev. Blackburn of this place. The remains were taken to Rensselaer for interment. Paul Wegings hauled Rev. Blackburn's cornstalks away last Tuesday. He was not so obliging, however, as to haul away the regiment of rals which had gone into winter quarters undtfh it, and who at the first signal of danger marched to the barn and took refuge under the hay. Help was called for and soon the hay was removed and the rats made prisoners. Terms of peace have not been agreed upon as yet.

East Carpenter Only one more week of school at Green. We have found where one can go to et some fried chicken soon. Look out, am.

John Wagner goer Monday. Mr. Beaver of Milroy, was seen in these parts Tuesday. Rev. Marrow of Wolcott, preached at Blackoak Sunday evening. Lawrence Gillespie and family spent Sunday south of Remington. John Zehr has received his new .engine and says it is "all right." Mrs. Alson and Mrs. Taylor called on Mrs. Morton Dickinson Tuesday. Leonard Dickinson was seen in this neck of the woods last Sunday night. John Gray of Rensselaer, was in our midst Monday, picking up old rubber. Mrs. Gillespie and son visited at Mrs. Morton Dickinson's Tuesday afternoon. Claude Miller has gone out on the prairie where he can get more fresh ail. Jacob Wagner and wife made a short call on Joseph Nissius Sunday afternoon. Willie Dickinson got in about ten o'clock last Sunday night. Now, Willie. Fred Banes and family took dinner with Walter Baxter and family Sunday. Mrs. John Miller has been quite sick the past week, but is better at this writing. Miss Lucy Wagner spent a few days last week with her sister, Katie Kuboski, south of Wolcott. Mrs. James F. Irwin of Rensselaer, visited the last week with her mother, Mrs. Ravenscroft. Stella Taylor visited her sister Sadie Sunday, but she didn't have to walk only half way home. Harmon Dickinson has fenced in a hog pasture. Now look out, Teter, he is going to put in some Duroc’s. J. H. Williamson and family were entertained not long since by listening to John Miller's graphophone concert. Tommy Sheliie has traded his little two-wheeled wagon for a load of braces, with the intention of repairing his fence on the farm. Lawrence Gillespie has got himself a cart, so when he meets a party that he don't care to waste any time with he can turn about quickly and go the other way. Lonely Valley L. V. is with thee once more. Luke Lang was here on business Wedensday. At this writing we are blest with nice weather. G. H. Comer was a Gillam caller Tuesday. Farmers in this locality are plowing for oats. Miss Flo.,Neier spent Sunday with her grandma. S. Coleman and mother were in our midst Monday. A lew from here attended the Walton sale Wednesday. Sister Mae ate pie and pickles with us Saturday evening. John Misch is having the foundation laid for a new house. John Pettit of Laura was driving on our streets Saturday. Frank Austin returned hetne Saturday fr< m a trip in the South L P Shirer of near Rensselaer, took dinn< r with us Tuesday. E. Huber and wife spent Suudav with Mr and Mis Ferry Hodge. Anna and Ella MNch spent Thursday afternoon wiih your lorrespuudeiit Rev. Ballew of Wheatfield drove through Uns locality Monday evening Mrs. Ike Knapp of Chicago Heights, visited with relatives here the list of the week. Henry and Minnie Karch went to Valpo. Friday where they will attend school. Mr. and Mrs Love Asher were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Greely Comer Sunday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Clark visited Saturday in Wheatfield, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. Davis. Mrs, Hayes and children of Chicago Heights, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Knapp, at this writting. Dan Meyers and family and Wm. Davis ami family visited Sunday with Frank Neier and wife.

Miss Mae Walker, who has resided in L. V. for some weeks, returned to her home in Wheatfield Center Sunday. Little Frankie Smith of Wheatfield was on our streets Tuesday, casting sheep-eyes at some of our young ladies. Mrs. Kahler, who has been visiting in Chicago for some time, came here Saturday for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Misch. Write Dr. Shoop. Racine, Wi»„ for his free book on Rheumatism. It tells about rheumatism ; about the causes, 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. Asphaltum. Tie hauling is all the go this week. Louis and Oliver Hershman are home for vacation. Ed Schrader is helping A. D. Hershman this week. Sunday School, at 10:30. Everyone cordially invited to come. Miss Gerturde Dodd of Kankakee, 111., is with us once more. Mrs. Deseltns and Mrs. Lafevre called on Mrs. Stalbaum Monday. Miss Dessa Anderson is visiting with Mrs. Wagner for a few days. Mrs. Mac Elroy and Mrs. Landers attended the closing exercises at West Vernon school Tuesday. Alva Hershman and family and Miss Gertrude Dodd ate icecream with brother William Sunday. Pat Daily moved on the fames Hershman property last week, We are sorry to part with such good neighbors. Will is beginning to feel and look quite fatherly. Those midnight walks are what makes a married man show his age, Will. For more than 17 years Dr. Shoop has prescribed and compounded a certain shrub remedy, Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. The Spanish Americans in and about the Rocky Mountain districts call this plant the "sacred herb." Always specify Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure. It is sold under guarantee that it positively contains no opium or other narcotic po’sons. Sold by A. F. Long. McCoysburg Glen Huston was a visitor in our burg last Saturday night. Mrs. John Phillips was a Rensselaer goer last Wednesday. Mr . Hagel and family returned from Hammond Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. P. Gwin spent the afternoon Sunday with Land McDonald and family. John Witkins went to his home inHobart Saturday night, returning Monday night. Mrs. Richard Foulks and Mr. and Mrs Rov Williams did shopping in Rensselaer Monday.

Mrs, Ree/i McCoy and Jessie Southard spent the day with Chas. Lefler and family last Wednesday. Miss Laura Phillips and Miss Mary Watchel took dinner with Lena Reighesin Sunday. Roy Gwin, Raymond McDonald and Floyd Porter spent Saturday night and Sunday in Rensselaer. Mrs. Phillip’s of Delphi, spent Saturday night with bei sou John, returning h< nir Sunday morning. Frank, Laura and Susie wish to know why it is that you never wear your black bat when you go to L's? Harrv Willet went to Culver Sunday morning returning Tuesday evening. For fuither particulars, ask him. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams spent Wednesday night with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs Richard Foulks. Mr. and Mrs. Reed McCoy and Jessie Southard spent the afternoon with Mrs Land McDonald and family Sunday Will Martin’s moved on the Jim Sutton farm last Wednesday. Mr. Cavender moved in the house vacated by them. Misses Carrie Reiuhesm, Vera and Edna Lefler, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foulks and Mr. and Mrs. Will Foster and tamily took dinner with James McDonald Sunday. Frank McDonald left last Monday morning for Knox, his father having lately purchased a farm near that place. The rest of the family are expecting to go the last of this week.

Cosy Mr. Green was in Rensselaer Saturday. Mr. Stewart called on Mr. Hayes Sunday afternoon. Mr. Clouse was burning brush the first of the week. Spring is here and fanners are busy with their spring work. Mr. and Mrs. Clouse took dinner with Mr. Green and family Sunday. Messrs. Stewaft, Davisson and Clouse were Rensselaer goers Saturday. The youngest child of Mr. Yeder’s is very sick with dysentery at present writing. Mr. anjl Mrs. Grant Davisson and daughter Francis visited with Frank Payne’s Sunday. Remember that Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure instead of opium or narcotica, contain* the extract of a ceriain California shrub which Is no more harmful than a garden rose. Experience show* 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. See Baughman & Williams for fire insurance.

. Lee, Luther Jacks was a Monon goer Saturday. Wm. firock is working for Harry Clauson. Albert Hanna was a Francesville goers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Jacks called on Mrs. Joe Clark Monday. Granyille Lightle of South America, was in our burg Tuesday. Harrv Clauson was over near Remington on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mr. Sam Jacks called on Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark Sunday eve. Mrs. Mahlon Lamport and children went to Momence, 111,, Saturday to visit with her parents.

West Bar Kley Mr. Payne and Mr. Randle were hauling hay Tuesday. April seems to be making up for the bad weather in March. Mrs. G. B. Lewis called on Mrs. James Lewis Tuesday evening. Some of the people of this vicinity have begun sowing oats. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Potts visited Wm. Gratner and family Sunday. Mrs. John Nicholas and mother spent Monday night with her son Harry. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Lewis visited the latter’s parents, Mr. Hopkins* Sunday. Misses Florence Griggs and Rubie Gratner spent Thursday with Miss Agnes Potts. Mr. and Mrs. William Potts visited their son, Ancel Potts and family, Thursday. Center school closed Tuesday. Everybody came with full baskets and all report a good time. Ancel Potts and family, Mr. Haniford and Mr. Hankins of Gifford, visited Harry Reed and wife Sunday. Misses Florence and Lottie Griggs and brother Floyd visited friends in this vicinity Wednesday and Thursday. Silas Tombs returned home from his trip to Michigan a few days ago. He was well pleased with the country and purchased a farm of 80 acres. He expects to move there in the near future.

J'outh America. Our assessor has begun his work. Granville Lighty was a Monon goer. Tuesday. Verne Culp was in Lee Wednesday afternoon. Glenn Huston spent this week with his parents. Lizzie Coleman and neice walked to Lee Wedni sday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams were in Rensselaer Monday. Geo. Foulks was in Lee Wednesday afternoon on business. Earl Foulks spent Monday night in Monon for band practice. Mrs. Martin and children have been visiting her father, Geo, Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. Bressler and family attended .-unday school last Sabbath. Z. J. McCashen and son Charles called on J. J. Clark and family Wednesday Verne Jennings and Clint Saidla tried the examination at Rensselaer Saturday. Wm. Martin and family have moved into the house vacated by Mr. Becker~s. Mrs. Wm. Culp spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Thos. Spencer and family. Willard Johnson made a business trip to Lafayette Monday, returning home Tuesday. Geo. Coleman and son Edward and Cady Underwood spent Sunday afternoon in Monon. Mrs. Peet of Monticello, spent several days this week with her brother, Thos. Spencer and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saltwell were called to Francesville Tuesday, by the death of Mrs. Saltwell's brother-in law. Mr. and Mrs. Roy_ Williams spent Wednesday night at McCoysburg with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, Foulks.