Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1906 — Jasper County Gleanings [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings

NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Dr. Besser was a Rensselaer goer Thursday. Recent births: Nov. 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Capes, a daughter. Mrs. Ada Dobbins has gone to Kansas City to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Cox. Mrs. Robt. Parker is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jones Templeton of St, Louis, Mo. James Pefley visited his daughter, Mrs. S. U. Dobbins, at Rensselaer Thursday. Mrs."E. B. Vondersmith has gone to Kentland to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Hubbard. Election passed off quietly here, with a light vote cast. Our republican friends need a little more education. Perhaps a few more years of high taxes will convince them “who’s who.” Wolcott Enterprise: A little babe of illigilimate parentage was taken from west of town over the Jasper county line, to an orphans’ home in Lafayette Saturday afternoon by Supt. Wetzel and wife of the home. No, Remington don’t want a saloon, and immediate steps should be taken to head off beyond any question or doubt the present applicant for license here. Circulate a power-of-attorney remonstrance at once. The remains of Mrs. Grace Guy Dingman, daughter of Jasper Guy, were brought here lor interment this week. .Shediedat Ft. Wayne, where she re- ’ sided, from typhoid fever. She was about 30 years of age and leaves a husband and one or two children. The relatives have our sympathy. This must mean John Tharp and “Buffer" Lewis: Two gentlemen from Remington, made a visit to the Kankakee river south of here remaining over Sunday—Saturday night they put out a trot line, and when leaving Monday morning they had caught 44 large salmon and six large pickerel.—Hebron News: The trial of “Dick" Hamilton, the former Goodland saloon-keeper charged with manslaughter in the accidental shooting and killing of a prominent young doctor at a charivari near Marinette, Wis., a few weeks ago, is set for the January term of court there. It is reported that he has engaged Frank Davis of Brook to defend him,

James Britt, of Aix, was a visit or here Sunday. Pattee brothers hauled onions to Alfred Donnelly last week. Pete Rohd and John Pattee are hauling crushed rock at Rensselaer. Ed. Oliver, of Remington, was here Thursday and Friday looking after his farm. Frank Wallace was quit work on the dredge, and is working in the oil field near Asphaltum. F. M. Callahan was in Indianapolis, Frankfort, Lebanon and Lafayette last week selling onions. George Martin gave a dance to the young folks Saturday night. There was a good crowd, and all report a good time. Abe Aery moved to Parr Monday, where he has rented a farm for next year. We are sorry to lose him, for he was a good neighbor. Fred Wall and John Smith, of west of Brook, were here a couple of days last week looking for farms. Mr. Wail rented a farm for another year while here.

Fair Oaks Uncle William Hurley is quite poorly, Ike Kight made a business call at Lacross Monday. G. N. Saylor of Thayer visited our schools Monday. This week opened up with a regular Indian summer day. The attendance from here to the Parr blow out Monday was very light. Ransom Halleck and family visited his brother Charles here Sunday. Sam Kight of Lake Village visited his brother Ike here one day last week. Tom Mallatt, wife and daughter transacted business in Rensselaer Friday. Mrs. Ed Kesler and children returned Friday from their visit at Valparaiso. Rev. Law filled his regular appointment in the M. E. church Sunday at 3 p. m. John Mundon came home the latter part of the week to visit his family for an indefinite time.

Jamei Clifton is up near DeMotte this week helping his son-in-law gather his crop of onions. Mrs. Mary Burroughs and children returned home Sunday after a week's stay, with her mother, Mrs. Casey. Mr. and Mrs. Shuck of Illinois, visited their tenant, Joe Brown, a few miles east of a few days last week. Charley Gundy, who has been up to Lacross for some time carpentering, came home Saturday for election. Mrs. Erwin Hooper and children returned home Saturday after a week’s ' visit with her brother-in-law's family, Frank Hooper, on the Halstead place.

Lyman Zea’s men got through pressing hay on the Lawler place and moved onto A. D, Washburn’s place east of town, last week and will press about 50 tons for Frank Hart. > Clint Gundy, who- has been fireing on the local, met with a very painful accident one day last week while climbing off his engine. The hook on the chain which hangs from the tender caught under his arm above the elbow and tore out quite a place, which will lay him up for some time.

“Pine Gro'Ve Wm. Price, of Parr, spent Sunday with his father-in-law, Wm. Nuss. Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper and son Simon spent Sunday at Virgie. Dennis Brooks, of Lowell, visited his sister, Mrs. Frank Snyder, over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paine spent Sunday eyening with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bopp. James Torbet sold his onions to T. M. Callahan, of Newland, and delivered them Saturday. Guy Beesley and Miss Eva Gorbet spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder. George Jenkins, an old resident of this vicinity, was buried at the Prater cemetery Tuesday. Jennie Eib had no school Tuesday on account of the election being held at Cozy Palace school house.

Four Corners Lee Gillespie is at this time complaining again with kidney trouble. Mac Ocker and family Sundayed with father and mother Mannan of Kankakee tp, Joe Behles is taking a few days needed resttmd his sister Annie is on the route this week. • James King died Sunday of consumption and was buried in Wheatfield cemetery Tuesday. Lee Fisher returned Tuesday evening to take up bis school work at Stillwell, LaPorte Co. Samuel Seegrist is and has been for some time quite badly affected with spasmodic asthma. The election passed off quietly with a very light vote. No enthusiasm was shown by either party. Mrs. Morton, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Hixson, has returned to her home in St. Louis, Mo. Ed Jessup called at the home of Mr. Hight Friday evening and enjoyed a few hours of musical pleasure.

Louis Rasmussen was seen near the Berger home Sunday evening. Louis is of the opinion we will have a very cold winter. s The farmers of this locality are disappointed with the vield of their corn crop. They find a great deal of it chaffy and mouldy. The Consolidated Grain Co. here has been purchased by the Sims Grain Co., of Chicago. G. O. Stembel continues to purchase the grain. Lee Fisher and sister Effie spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Glazebrook, north of the hub. Lee’s vacation extended until after the election. Recorder Tilton was here Saturday attending the funeral of Clifford, son of Alfred Tilton, another victim of typhoid fever. The other children are improving slowly it is said. George Anderson of Wheatfield is assisting Mr. Hixson with bis chores while bis regular hand returned to Fowler to vote. George looked out of place with a feed basket on bis arm. Mrs. Alec Jenssen presented her husband on last Wednesday night a bouncing republican boy, and Mrs. George Smith of Kankakee tp., called the deal by presenting George with a Bryan democrat on the same date; well done George

Lee. Wesley Nolan is re siding his house. Pearl Nolan and mother vyere at Monon Wednesday. Ben Denton moved on the Lockhart farm Wednesday. Mr. Whitlock of Linden has movedion the Clawsun farm. Eva and Irma Creel spent Saturday with Amy Lamport. Mrs. Daisy Jones spent Saturday with Mrs. Frank Jones at Monon. Several from here have been attending church at Milroy this week. *Mrs. Sam Jacks and Mrs. A. B. Lewis were Monon goers Wednesday. Mr. Monyban, wife and daughter, spent Sunday at Mahlon Lamport's. Blanche Cullum, the teacher at Diamond, visited the Monon school Friday, W. O. Carrothers, who is teaching near Fair Oaks, spent the first of the week with home folks. Mrs. Frank Crowden and little son of Indianapolis and Mrs. Fred Rishling and daughter spent Tuesday with Mrs. L. M. Jacks.

Oak. Gro'Ve John Pettet was a Rensselaer goer Monday. L. C. Peck was a Medaryyille goer Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Spriggs were seen on our streets Sunday. . Lewis Flemming spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. John Pettet. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Spriggs and daughter Bird were Medaryville goers Thursday. John Olds and Miss*” Orma McCoy called on Miss Dora Braddock Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Jane Hilton and Levi Braddock spent Saturday and Sunday with Lincoln Braddock and family. Lincoln Braddock and L. C. Peck delivered some calves, which they had sold to Sam Yeoman, Friday. John Cavinder and family spent Tuesday with bis daughter, Mrs. Charley Snickenberger, at DeMotte. Albert Summers, Dave Knight, Lincoln Braddock and sons were xMedaryville goers Saturday. Lincoln Braddock wife and children, Mrs. Jane Hilton and Alf McCoy Sundayed with Will Woosley and family. Mrs. L. C. Peck returned home Wednesday after spending some time in Decatur, 111., visiting her mother and old acquaintances. A box social will be given at the Oak Grove school bouse November 24. All are cordially invited, and ladies are requested to bring boxes.

Jouth America' Thos. Spencer was in Monticello Tuesday. Geo. Foulks was a Monon goer Wednesday. Z. J. McCashen's visited their son Alva, Bunday, J. Tune has' been away ftom home husking corn. Miss Jessie Knox attended church Tuesday night. t Rev. Samsel took dinner Sunday with Branson Clark. Glenn Huston is spending a few days at home this week. Z. J. McCashen and wife were in Monon Wednesday. Mrs. Coleman of Lafayette visited her family Wednesday. Miss Josie Miller and Ira Williamson attended church Tuesday evening. Mrs. Geo. Wood and Mrs. Willard lohnson were Lee goers Wednesday.

Mr. Stoudt of Chicago spent Sunday with Tbos. Spencer’s. • Miss Elsie Kendall spent Tuesday with Miss Josie Miller. Mrs. Thos. Spencer took dinner with Mrs. D. Z. Clark Tuesday. Geo. Foulks and family attended church at Lee last Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Gallaher celebrated their silver wedding last Tuesday, Ray Holeman and Mary Gilmore attended church here Tuesday. Quite a number from this vicinity attended the horse sale at Wolcott Saturday. Miss Josie Miller spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago, visiting and shopping. Ben Denton and family moved Wednesday to the Lockhalt farm, mile south of Lee. Mrs, Lillie Beaver and Miss Winnie Lear of attended church here Sunday evening., Creighton Clark and Wm. Brocjc are working on Mr. Boon's house, getting it ready for plastering. Mrs. Lulu Crowder and baby of Indianapolis are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rishling. Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Clark spent Tuesday afternoon with Miss Iva Carrothers of White Co., who has been an invalid for quite a while. Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick and Mr, and Mrs. Garnell held meetings at the church last week and this with very good attendance and interest manifested.

Soxitb Netoton. Mr. Carr was reported much better Monday. Mr. Mather? has been shredding fodder this week, Silas Potts has moved on the old Bowers farm. Miss Addie Yeoman was a Mt. Ayr. caller Tuesday. Miss Belle Wood of Rensselaer, is working for her sister, Mrs. H. C. Pearson. Albert Blake of Fair Oaks did a little plastering for Mrs. James Powell last week. Mrs. James Powell, who has been visiting relatives at Monon, returned home Saturday. The carpenters that are building Mr. Shafer's barn are boarding at Henry Shipman’s. Miss Nora Bringle accompanied by Miss Lillie Bowers, visited tie Foresman school Monday. Mrs. Bowers and daughter Lilly are visiting the former’s daughter, Mrs. Charlie Summers.

The lineman was seen in this vicinity Monday; we suppose he was putting in some new batteries. Bruce Stevens, teacher of the Foresman school, postponed bis box Supper on account of diptheria at Brook. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pearson spent Sunday with the former’s father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pearson. John Snyder, of Kouts, has begun husking corn for Jesse Bringle. We hope Mr. Snyder will stay in the vicinity a little longer than the Fair Oaks boys did, or Jesse won’t get his corn husked very soon. Will Marlin of Fair Oaks began husking corn for Jesse Bringle last Monday but worked only until Tuesday afternoon. We all wonder what can be the the matter with the Fair Oaks boys; it seems as if they can’t stay away from ma.

Sloatsburg.

Fred Thomas of Chicago is here looking after his farm. O. M. Barbee had a valuable cow killed by the train Monday morning. Wm. Whited and daughter Loreta called on friends at Kersey Thursday. Allie Woods, who has been seriously ill the past two weeks, ts able to be about again. Miss EmmaHershman, who has been staying with Mrs. Whited the past month, has gone to Detroit, Mich., to spend the winter *vffith her sister.