Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 May 1906 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Mala Garrison was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Robt. Parker was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. Miss Nettie Price of Rensselaer visited here last week. Mrs. A. Coleman is visiting her daughter at Gas City at this writing. Ike, Jim and Morris Peck visited in Salem, Ind., several davs last week. James Pefley has returned to Rensse-laer-to remain with his daughter, Mrs. S. U. Dobbins. Dr, Traugh is away on a thfee weeks business and pleasure trip to the Big Horn Basin country. t Dr. Stroup of Mishawaka, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. f. Carpenter, here several days last week. Mrs. W. J. Dick of Watseka, Hi., visited here with her parrots, Mr. and Mrs, J. N. Beal, over Sunday, Coley Merritt and Ed Southerlin were in Rensselaer on business Monday. The former bought a horse while there. The high school will give a concert at the M. E. church on Friday evening of this week, under the direction of Miss Odell. Mrs. Abbie Thompson and Mrs. Geo. Hargreaves represented Remington Chapter O. E S. at the grand lodge meeting at Indianapolis last week. Mrs, C. A. Balcom, who recently underwent an operation at a Chicago hospital, was brought home last week and seems to be getting along nicely. The remains of Mrs. Auna Glasgow, a sister of Mrs. Chas. Stitz, of this place, were brought here last Friday from Kansas City, and buried at Goodland Saturday. Postmaster Peck of Morocco caught a 17'A pound pickerel in the Kankakee fast week. Now we want our postmaster Peck to beat this; we can’t stand having Morocco lay it all over us on catching fish. Thomas Canine and family moved to their new home north of Idavilie last week,onto the farm they recently traded the Remington hotel for. William York of Burnettsville, the new owner of the hotel, also took possession of same last week. Joe Meehan, who is traveling with the Norris & Rowe circus as trap drummer, was with the circus at Santa Rosa, Cali., the day and night previous to the earth - quake there, their tram pulling out in' tbe night as the quake came in the morning. - Peter Scripter, aged about 50 years, a tile-ditcher residing at Wolcott, committed suicide early Tuesday morning by shooting himself in the head. He was found about 5 o’clock a. m , lying in some straw in bis barn with a bullet in his head. He had been despondent for some time, it is reported, and had frequently said that life was hot worth the living. He leaves an invalid wife and one daughter.

J^etafland Several farmers pear here begun planting corn this week. Henry Dahncke and his mother'were at Rensselaer Saturday. William Whited of Stoutsburg was here on business Tuesday. Geo. Martin and son Charles were at Rensselaer Saturday on business. John Burris left Monday for Cullom, 111., for a few days visit with his sister. Miss Nellie Wallace and Versey Richmond did shopping at Rensselaer Thursday. Mr, Collins of the firm of Flynn & Collins of Rensselaer was here on business Friday. Herrdan Ablers, wife and daughter

Katie, of near Francesville, visited friends and relatives at and near Newland Saturday and Sunday. Abe Aery, who has been working on dredge boat No. 3, has moved off the packet to a farm west of here one mile, and will raise five acres of onions for T. M. Callahan this year. Frank Stanton has taken bis place on the boat. Mr. Stanton was formerly a saloon-keeper at Kersev.

Valpo Xfnt'Versily. The University will erect a large Music Hall this summer. Leo Brusnahan takes a two mile run every morning before breakfast. Several of the Jasper Co., people tried teachers’ examination Saturday. The Odd Fellows attended memorial services at the Baptist church Sunday. Frank Garriott and Miss Luers attended the “German Reception” Saturday evening. Frank Brusnahan was seen strolling toward church Sunday evening witn one ol the fairer sex. Good board can be had any place on the Hill, from gi.2o to $2.00 per week. Potatoes served thrice a day. Thomas Hamacker.s former resident of Jasper Co., is teaming on a gravel road just south of the Univerity. Vick Comer’s room mate, Mr. Medeicin, a former student of the Indian school at Rensselaer is on the sick list. Frank Brusnahan has resigned bis fiosition, waiting tables at at the Wiliams boarding ball in favor of Prof, F, O. Garriott. The Auditorium, one of the largest audience rooms in northern Indiana, has recently been repaired to the extent of a new roof and steel celling. East Hall is now accomodating eight hundred and fifty boarders. All dining room work, potatoe pealing and dishwashing is done by students. Lee Roy, next time you visit the girls on Union St., playing the book agent stump, you bad best put your books under your coat, because Book Agents sometimes get turned down at tbe door. Ferril White, who has been teaching in the Chicago Business College for tbe P'ist year, spent Saturdey and Sunday in Valpo. He went from here to Cedar Lake to visit his affianced and from, there left for Indian Territory to visit his parents.

VinKfitninK. V alley Milton Michaels was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. George Duggins spent Sunday with his son Bert. John Pullins and brother Newton were at the hub Saturday. May Wright took the examination at Rensselaer Saturday. Bertha Eldridge visited at Monon Saturday night aud Sunday. , Mrs. Smith Newell was the guest of Mrs. Alva Potts Wednesday. Corn plowing and garden-making is quite the rage in this vicinity. Charlie Walker was around assessing the people in this vicinity Monday. William and Earl Barkley were seen driving through this vicinity Monday. Arthur Waymire and sisters Pearl and Grace were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Mrs. Blanche Michaels and children were guests of Mrs. Maggie Wolf Saturday. Mrs. Thomas Eldridge has been visiting her son Ezra Wolfe for the past week. Wm. R. Bull and daughters Emily and Lorena were Rensselaer callers Saturday. Roy Lewis and Day Norman visited at Delphi Saturday, returning Bunday evening. H. E. Parkison and F, S. Tvler attended the stone road election at Rensselaer Saturday. Fred Tyler is like the birds, he goes south to a warmer climate most every Sunday evening. Mrs. Mary Lowman and daughter Miss Maggie were the guests of Mrs, James Moore Friday afternoon. George E. Hershman is seen going east quite often. What is the attraction, George? For further information ask Miss . IOOBRMPONDXHCI CONTINUED ON LAST PAGE. |

Lee . Merl Cairothers spent Sunday at home, Myra Peregrine spent Sunday at home, Symphia Donaldson spent Sunday at home. Wm. Steers was a Monon goer Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rena Creel is visiting with Mrs. Daisy Jones. Mrs. Creighton Clark spent Tuesday with Mrs. Joe Clark. Willie Monyhan ot Monon spent Sunday at Mahlon Lamport’s, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Wood of Monon spent Sunday with friends here. Albert Wood and mother of South America was in our burg Wednesday morning. Mrs. Clara Roguski and John Johnson called on Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sommers in South America Sunday. Mrs. Clara Roguski of Michigan City spent the latter part of last week with Mr. and Mrs, Albert Hanna. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brock and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Clark and children called on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clawson Sunday. If you prefer to take medicine in tablet form you can now obtain Dr. Shoop’s Restorative Tablets. Absolutely no change has been made in the medlcial ingredients. Hold by A. P. Long.

Iroquois Valley Everybody is busy plowing for corn. Bennie Price spent Sunday at home. Philip, you must get a better move on you next time. Miss Jennie Hurley is working for Mrs, |ohn Marian. John Schroer and wife spent Sunday with their son Frank. Mr. Harrington was seen surveying the dredge ditch Sunday, Mrs, Emmet Pullins, took dinner with Mrs. Alex Hurley Sunday, William Durant is clearing out 'Possum Run for Charley Pullins. Say, Mark, next time you go to a dance better get home before daylight. Mrs. John Hurley is helping Mrs. Chris Morgenegg clean house this week. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Arnold and daughter Marie returned from Chidago last Friday. Emmet Pullins, Philip Durant and Ike McCurtain were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. Mrs. Sam Holmes visited with her mother, Mrs. Scott, near Pleasant Ridge Sunday and Monday. Isaac Lemna of Piper City, 111., was in our vicinity last week and purchased a horse of Winifred Pullins. Whenever your bowels skip a day without a movement—take a LAX-ET. Whenever your breath is bad—your skin waiy, or sallow —your tongue coated—your breath foul—take a LAX-KT onlyfßc. Sold by A. F. Long. *

Stoutsburg. Little Loretta Whited is on the sick list. John Michaels is seriously ill at this willing. Ur. Zeuch is in attendance. Mrs. Wisehart is improving at this writing. Ben and Frank Grube spent Sunday in Keisey. Will Unrich is doing carpenter work for J, Tyler at Kersey. Mrs. Crowell ot Demotte transacted business here Saturday. Wm. Grube, Sr., called on Wm. Whited and family Sunday. Milo Michaels of Streator, 111 , is the guest of Ins brother this week. Madames Nicclsand Woods attended church at W'heatfield Center Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S.? D, Clark of Wheatfield Center were in this burg Monday. Chas. Antrim went to Medaryville to assist his brother-in-law in the brick mill. Madames Potter and Marrofthe Nave ranch, called on Mrs. Wm. Whited Friday. Mr, Calaway is putting up a fine bouse and barn on his farm here. Darry Bros, are doing the work. J. D. Potter received a car of corn here. He is feeding rattle on the Nave ranch. This is the second car he has bad shipped in. Mrs. Frazier Antrim took her little daughter Rachel to Winamac to be operated on for pleurisy in the side, but Dr. Thompson decided to wait for'a couple of days. Dr. Zevcb, our home doctor, accompanied them and coming home Sunday nature performed the operation her side broke, and she is getting along nicely at this writing. Those who have taked other laxatives without satisfaction—and those who have taken •ueh quantities of other laxatives that they have lost their effect will find a pleasant surprise in LAX-hTS. There Is usually no pain, griping, nausea or discomfort even in ■evere cases. This candy bowel laxative— LAX-ETS is only Be and is sold by A. K. Long.

South fieboton. The farmers are plowing for corn. Charlie Grant called on M - Sunday evening. W. L. Bringle was a Foresman caller Wednesday. Sadie Faulus called on Christenia Floch Tuesday. W. L. Bringle was at Fred Markin s Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pierson were Rensselaer goers Monday. Alva Yeoman is helping Guss Yeoman a lew days this week. Sadie Faulus visited Emma Waling at Art Maybew’s Monday night. Lennie Brusnahan was the guest of Millie Shipman Saturday night. Mrs. W. B. Yeoman called on Mrs. J. A. Powell Tuesday afternoon. Miss Anna Bringle is staying a few days at George Bill’s this week.

Emma Waling is visiting her sister, Mrs. Arthur Mayhew, this week, Charley Btevens visited at Foresman Saturday night and Sunday. Jake Bringle and Will Shindler were Mt. Ayr goers Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. [ames Shindler at W. L. Bringle’s Saturday afternoon. Mr, and Mrs, Hamlin Smith were , seen passing through this vicinity Sunday. S. N., says Leonard begins to think that the name is as good as the same after all. Miss Bell Wood, who has been sick for a couple of weeks, is not much better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. C. Raymond and daughter Pearl visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pierson Sunday. Say, Alva, next time you and that fellow ride behind a balky horse, make him go, if you can, Bessie Paulus returned home Sunday after a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Hammerton at Rensselaer. Hello! Foresman,' how do you like oranges? S. N„ likes oranges but would rather have the plate full of candy. Mrs. Mary Powell, Effie Markin, Millie Shipman and Christenia Flock visited at Mrs. W. B. Yeoman's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Weiss and also their son John Weiss and wife from near Goodland, visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weiss Sunday. Henry Paulus and family, Joe Lebold and family and Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Hammerton of Rensselaer visited Mr. and Mrs. Philip Paulus Sunday.

Cosy Corner. Newton Jenkins has a sick horse. F.verybody is plowing for corn nowadays. Mayme Myers was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. Bert Jenkins was seen in this vicinity last week. Lillie Burns called on Maude George a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lesh called on Elias Arnold Sunday. Pearl Ropp is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ropp. Mrs. Henry Ropp and daughter spent Sunday at Arthur Ropp’s. Villace and Cleveland Price visited Newton Jenkins Tuesday. Mrs. Beckie Hurley called on Mrs. Andy Ropp Friday afternoon. Mrs. Myrtle Pierson is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Nora Reed, Miss Belva Gilmore spent the week with her sister Ruth and grandma, Mrs. Hurley. Roy Stephenson and Bessie Myers attended the dance at Mr. Hughes’ Saturday night. We had quite a thunder storm Tuesday night and if there is any sign there will be no cherries.

Tine GroVe. We are having fine weather, Jimmie Britt is some better at this writing. James Torbet did business in Rensselaer Monday. Sunday school at Independence is at 3 p. m. from now on. Miss Verna Shroyer of near Independence, has the measles. Jess Nuss and family of Gifford visited his father William Nuss, near Independence Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper of Independence, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet broke bread with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tanner of near Gifford, Sunday. Miss Bte!la Nuss returned home Sunday after a three weeks' stay with her sister, Mrs. William Price, of near Parr.

Fair OaKs We are having fine growing weather now. Oats and rye look fine. Mrs. T. J. Mallatt daughter Pearl were Rensselaer visitors Thursday. A. D. Washburn of Kentland was in our town Saturday night oh business. S. B. Thornton and wife went to Foresman Saturday to visit friends for a few days The children of our town enjoyed a lot of fun Tuesday evening delivering May baskets. William and John Eger of Rensselaer, called on their tenant, Pete Woods, near here Sunday, Corn planting begun in these parts this week, Ground is in fine shape for planting now. Simon Kessick and family of the east part of the township, visited Al Helsel’s Sunday at this place. Rev. Rodman of Fowler preached very interesting sermons in the Christian church Saturday evening and Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Mallatt and children, after a week or two’s stay with her mother, Mrs. Kesler, returned to their home at Brook Saturday. Postmaster Thompson has a married daughter in San They were

among the many that lost in the disaster. They lodged in Golden Gate Park a couple of days before they could get a wav. Mrs. Mittie Deweese of near Salem, Ind., who was a teacher in the Brook schools, stopped off here Saturday night on her way borne and staved all night with A, M. Bringle. She took the 10:37 train Sunday for home. She will return in the fall and take up her place again as teacher at Brook.

J'an Vierre Sun and showers mingle together. Dr. W. J. Bolt’s dwelling shows up now very nicely. Miss Mabel Wynant did shopping at San Pierre Tuesday. Col. Henry Flores had about 700 quarts of fruit destroyed in a fire some weeks affo. We take note that the Dunnville bar ber is kept very busy fixing up the boys' toilet for Sunday, Joseph DeArmond and family and H. H. Wynant took dinner with Lee Gillispie and wife Sunday. Capt. O. B. Rockwell, who was dis abled by a scantling falling on his foot, is able to be about again. Miss Marguerite Weishaar went to Logansport Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. George Alberdeen. The Misses Marguerite and Lydia Weishfkar and Fred Meyey attended church at San Pierre Sunday evening. Henry Smith has sold his residence to August Kain, of Blue Sea. Henry intends to go into the lumber business at LaCrosse. Louis Eldred and Billy Jones were out after the crows Wednesday. Billy intends to take in the ducks for a certainty in autnmn. Your correspondent has just received a letter from L. D. Wynant of Hope, North Dakota. L. D. is acting as porter and clerk in the Palace Hotel at that city. Remember, Bro. D. V., even if you are half a length ahead, you have several heats yet to run. If you stop making stump speeches on bees and saw-dust, and save yourself, you may have one point out of ten yet to win. The San Pierre correspondent, as well as a host of others, are glad to know of the success ot Mr. Leßoy Fisher in the Valparaiso University. Lee is one of the progressive up-to-date young men of the country. His work as a teacher and student is highly commendable. A drunk something like that spoken of in The Democrat last week, entered the millinery shop of Mrs. Jessie Bugbee, using language modified by a great many adjectives. A lady from Medaryville, who certainly understood how to use a broom handle, made this vain fellow see stars magnified. Another young lady broke a chaif over his back, while a third hurled a rolling pin with telling effect that landed on the fellow's jaw, making him think he had been kicked by a mule. An officer is not wanted to take the culprit out of town, for he got out, no one knows bow, and all respectable people do not care to see him return.

South WalKer Where was Asphaltum last week? Mrs. Pettet called on Etta Salrin Sunday. Tom Callaghan was a D. V. goer Friday. Benj. Woodbrandt was on our streets Sunday. Ed Schrader was a Wheatfield goer Monday, Mrs. Heidenblut called on neighbors, Thursday. Hurrah for Valparaiso University! Come again. Ma rguerite Callaghan called on home folks Saturday. Mrs. Thos. Callaghan was on the streets of Gillam, Monday. Freddie Arndt of Wilders spent Saturday and Sunday with Ed Schrader. Mrs. Mertie Schrader and Marguerite Callaghan were Asphaltum goers Tuesday. Frankie Dunn of the Oil F'ield, jspent Saturday night and Sunday with Ed. Schrader. Mertie Schrader and Marguerite Callaghan made a flying trip to Tefft Wednesday. Mrs. Schrader, who has been staying for the last four months with her daughter Clara at Wilders, came to spend the summer with her son, Ed.

OaK Gro'Ve A'. E. McCoy went to Kersey Thursday. C. Steele called on Albert Summers and family Thursday. Will Woosley and family spent Sunday with Robert Hilton. Miss Lerie Braddock spent Sunday afternoon with Clopha Dunn. Mrs. Dave Ross spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Lincoln Braddock. Mrs. Dave Ross spent a few days this week with her sister, Orma McCoy. Miss Birdie Spriggs called on her sis-ter-in-law, Mrs. Dave Spriggs, Sunday. The sawmill from Dunnville is sawing lumber for Lincoln Braddock this week. Get cash price for your eggs then come here. Chicago Bargain Store,

Southtoest Jordan John Kelly was a Goodland goer Monday. Charley Cain is sick with a very bad cold. Orville Putt spent Sunday with Myrtle Keen. Lizzie Eck called on Estella Cain Tuesday. Frank Eck was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday. Mrs. Tom Porter called on Mrs. Reed Thursday. Mrs. Wm. Cain called on John Putt’s Thursday. Lillie Watson is working for Charley Sage at present. Will Patrick called on Mary Currens Sunday evening, John and Clarence Kelly spent Saturday with Fred Dennis, George Putt and Mae Thomas spent Sunday at John Eck's, Mae Thomas of Illinois is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Putt. Katie Michael called on the Cam and Kelly families this week. Myrtle Keen and Joe Neisus took sup* per at Eck’s Sunday evening. Say, Mr, Reed, this is about time to cut oats instead of sowing them. Estella Cain spent Sunday afternoon in Goodland with Miss Lena Youngs, Paul Lehe and Hulda Denier attended church at Mt. Hope Sunday evening. How did Estella get home from Goodland Sunday evening? Can any one tell? Mrs. Chas. Dluzak, Tena and ' AUie spent Wednesday with Mrs. Burr Porter. Mr. and Mrs. John Ulm are visiting in this vicinity with their children this week. Levi Kuboski, Lizzie Eck and Dora Ulm attended the ball game at Wadena Sunday. Todd Dluzak, Estella Cain and Lizzie Eck spent Wednesday evening at Chas. Dluzak’s. Madia Eck, Myrtle Keen and Joe Neisus attended church at Mt. Hope. Sunday evening. The dance at Henry Timmons’ was well attended Saturday evening and all reported a fine time.

Kniman. Mrs. Stanly is improving rapidly. John Meyers made a trip to Roselawn Sunday. Mrs. Hart visited the Springer Ranch Sunday. Miss Anna Ott is working at Wm. Ballenger’s. Joe Pavis bought Billy Schorer’s buggy horse last week. Mr. and Mrs. Garber made a trip to Fair Oaks Sunday, There will be a dance at Kniman Saturday eyening, May 5.

West Harkjey Miss Viola Reed spent Saturday in Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Vore visited James Lewis’ Sunday, Mrs. G. B. Lewis spent Tuesday with Mrs, James Lewis. Miss Viola Reed attended church at Gifford Snnday night. Born, Saturday, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reed, an eight-pound son. Mrs. Alfred Randle called on Mrs. Wm. Potts Wednesday forenoon. Mrs. J. N. Baker and daughter Callie were Rensselaer visitors Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs. James Snedeker spent Sunday with Harry Reed and wife. Victor Walker, who has been quite sick with the mumps, is improving rapidly. Misses Rubie and Ethyl Gratner spent Wednesday afternoon with Miss Agnrs Potts. William Gratner and family spent Sunday with George Potts and wife, near Pleasant Grove. Mrs. Wm. Potts and daughter'Agnes, and Mrs. G. B, Lewis visited Mrs, Wm. Gratner Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. L. Nichols and mother, of Rensselaer, spent Monday evening with her son Harry, They came out to see their new grandson.

*J~outh America. Mr. Tune was in Rensselaer Monday. Clell Clark spent Sabbath with home folks. Willard Johnson was in Monon Wednesday. .Clint Saidla spent Monday with his brother Charles. Mrs. George Wood was in Lee Wednesday morning. Geo. Foulks took took dinner with J. R. Clark Sunday, Thos. Spencer was a Monon goer Wednesday afternoon. John Johnson spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. John Sommers. • Frank Sommers took dinner Sunday with I. J. Clark and family. Geo. Coleman and son Edward were in Lee Wednesday evening. John Taylor, of Monon, was in this vicinity Thursday on business. Z. J. McCashen and wife called on Mrs. Geo. Foulks Sunday afternoon. Daniel Clark, Jr., called on Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks Sunday evening. Albert Wood left Thursday for Momence, 111., to visit his uncle, Byron Iliff. Mrs. Creighton Clark and Mrs. J. R. Clark spent Tuesday with Mrs. George Foulks. Mrs. Jacob McDonald and son Paul called on Mrs. Carey Huston Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, Mrs. Peter Foulks and Mr, and Mrs, Underwood were in Rensselaer WednesdayWillard Johnson made another trip to Lay Fayette with frogs the last of this week. He says he has made over one hundred dollars selling frogs this winter and spring. Often-tlmes In the sudden Illnesses of children if a reliable remedy is available fatal consequence can be avoided. For these emergencies parents are urged to have at hand ready for immediate use Dr. Shoop’s Dlptheria Cure, Dr. Shoop’s Croup Cure, Dr. Shoop’s Worm Cure and Dr. Shoop’s Pain Panacea. Children's aliments demand promptness above all else. There is nothing harsh or that can possibly harm in any of these excellent household medicines. Sold * by A. F. Long.