Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1907 — Jasper County Gleanings [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings

NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

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J, C. Milner has moved upon his farm near Wabash. Charlie Stitz. is moving this week to his farm near Wabash. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Blake were out from Wabash last week. Jim Edwards has moved on a farm a few miles northwest of Rensselaer. John Robinson of Fairbury, HI., was shaking hands with old friends here last week. Grant Tarman and family of Milford, 111., were guests of relatives here last week. Miss Twonnette Parker is visiting Mrs. Charles Murphy in Chicago at present writing. Mrs. Max Price, of Middlesboro, Ky., came last week to attend the wedding of her brother, Maurice Peck. Charley Beal has moved here from New Richmond and occupies the Peck residence on North Ohio street. John Powell has moved to town and occupies the property at the west side of town lately vacated by John Thurston. Mrs. Nora Morris and little |Avonell Geier returned last week from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hardy at Huntington. Charley Haskall is now traveling for the Armstrong Cigar Co., of Canton. 111., with territory in northeastern Indiana and Michigan. W. A. and Stella Lock attended the basket ball game at Rensselaer last Friday night and visited friends there Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hensler, old and well known residents of near Remington, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Feb, 15.

Mose Sego, Jasper county's champion corn grower, has sold seed corn to the township trustees of Jasper for use in the corn growing contests. J. R. Mallatt has moved here from Fair Oaks and occupies the Littlefield property. He is a harness maker and will work for George Worden. Tom Wallace, who has been living in Wolcott for the past year, has moved back to Remington and occupies his property on Railroad street. Jacob Jordan has sold his farm north of town to his mother and brother George and is moving on a farm owned by his wife near Crothersville, Jackson county. J. H. Allman and John Kettering were in Rensselaer Wednesday to attend the assessors’ meeting. Mr. Kettering will assist Mr Allman in assessing this year, assessing the real estate. The W. E. Rich public sale < n Tuesday of last week was well attended and property sold high. One five-year-old Norman mare sold to John Berger for S6OO, while three other mares sold for $397.50, $375, ai “d $297 50 respectively. Mr. Edward Elmer Lucas and Miss LaDella Pearl Brooks were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brooks, on South Ohio street Wednesday evening. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs Sam Lucas of near Remington. Your correspondent extends congratulations. One of the prettiest home weddings of the season took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Bowman, on last Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, when their youngest daughter, Miss June and Mr, Maurice B. Peck, youngest of the peck brothers of this place, were united in marriage by S. F. Rogers of Boswell, formerly of the Christian church of this place. The groom's brother James Peck was best man and Miss Onia Ferguson of Wolcott, bridesmaid. The young couple were the recipients of many valuable presents. They commenced housekeeping at once in the Bilile property on New York street.

Fair OaKs We are having nice weather so far this week. M rs. Fannie Bringle is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Irene Moore was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Dr. Proudley and wife left for Akron, Ohio, Saturday. Chas. Halleek is on the sick list with stomach trouble. Milt Gundy and wife are visiting relatives at Roselawn this week. Mr. Hughes of near Monon was here Monday looking after his property. Mrs, Wm. Kilgour shipped their goods from here to Freeport, 111., Saturday. Fred Smitker, who lives on the old Frank Lakin home farm, is marketing his corn nowadays. Mr. and Mrs. Abe DeKoker of DeMotte visited the latter's parents, James Clifton's here the first of the week. W. L. Bringle and grand daughter, Miss Iva Moffitt, of west of Rensselaer, visited the latter's parents near here Saturday night, and the former's son Abe and family of this place, Sunday. The sound of the prairie chicken with bis, “you old fool," isagain heard in these parts, which reminds us that spring is coming, and the blue-bird has arrived and with his twitter seems to testify to the fact, Mr. Weston, who lived on Ike Kight s farm in Barkleytp„ and who wasa son-in-law of Mr. Dodge, came down here in answer to a summons last week and was taken sick and is reported at this writing not expected to live any length of time. He has lung trouble. Later—He died Wednesday and the funeral was held

here Friday /yesterday) at 2 p. m„ Rev. Clarke of Rensselaer conducting the services. Roselawn had its regular annual sensation last week. It is reported that a couple of their sports caught a couple of women residents of that vicinity, drug them into their den and drugged or gagged one of them. Now, at least the better class is preparing to remonstrate against the saloon business. The funeral of the late Rodney Dodge was held in the Christian church Sunday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. Clarke of Rensselaer, and was attended by a large number of relatives and sympathizing friends. All of his children were in attendance. We join with the community in extending our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. Intermeht was made in the Fair Oaks cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for the services and comfort they have rendered unto us in these hours of trouble. Mrs. Dodge and Children.

Kjiiman Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Hanley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoile. Wm. Heilcher has returned from his trip to Detroit, and is now on the sick list. Warner’s Sale was well attended at this place Tuesday, and everything sold well. Mrs. Wm. D. Meyers spent last Tuesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoile. Misses Anna Lidke and Emma Miller of Wheatfield spent Sunday with Miss Laura Miller. Several from here attended the Masquerade Ball at Wheatfield the 22d. All report a good time. Frank Cox and Clint Gundy of Fair Oaks spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Hoile, at this place. Miss Minnie Smidt was on the sick list last week, but we are glad to say she is now able to be out again. Albert Sommers and wife of Tefft were visiting at the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith’s, Tuesday. Ross Dean and Nellie Gray, our teachers, spent Saturday and Sunday at Rensselaer with their friends. Earl Osborne’s moved back to their home here from Rensselaer last week. Welcome back ugain to our midst.

"Pine Gro-Ve The sick are better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Honan of Rensselaer were out to their farm Monday. Maye and Leonard Hayes spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Will Florence. The Austin boys of Wheatfield spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Charles Jenkins. Art Snow and wife moved from Rensselaer to one of B. J. Gifford’s farms Monday Mrs. Andy Ropp and daughter Bessie called on Mrs. Korah Daniels Monday afternoon. Ernest Comer, Iva Swaim and Miss Burns were the guests of Vernie Shroyer Sunday evening. William Jordan and family of Newland spent Sunday night with James Torbet and family. Several of the young folks of our vicinity attended the box social Saturday night at Cozy Palace. Say, West Barkley, you are mistaken about the Aid Society making the surprise on Mrs. Eib. It was mostly the Pine Grove crowd.

Forth XJnion, Hurrah for North Union! Ernst Stibbe is on the sick list. We are having tine weather nowadays. Miss Clara Schultz was a Parr goer Monday, Fred and Charley were Parr goers last Monday. Emil Stibbe made a trip to Dividing Ridge Monday. Paul Schultz and wife visited at Julius Schultz's Sunday. Etta Schultz called on Bertha Stibbe Saturday evening. Otto Makus took dinner with Clara Schultz last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley attended the sale at Kniman Tuesday. Mr. Griffith from Parr moved on Joe Brown's (aim last week. Wm. Schultz and family took dinner at Adolph Schultz's Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Gaffey went to Wheatfield Tuesday to visit friends. Wm. Reed and family spent Suuday with Mr. Stanley and family.

Reinhold Schultz was seen out riding with some girls last Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Herre of Newton county visited at Michael Schulz's Sunday. Ask Clara and Bertha how they enjoyed their waltzing on the ice last Sunday night? Michael Schultz, who has been sick for several weeks, is reported some better at this writing.

OcxAL Gro&e Alf McCoy purchased a horse of Mr, Hoehn last week. Emma and Lizzie Smith called on Hazel Mason Sunday, Henry Myers has moved on the farm known as the old Fleming place. Grandma Braddock spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Alhe Price. Misses Dora and Lerie Braddock attended church at Asphaltum Sunday. Zack Kerns and Fred and Lottie Pickner were Rensselaer goers Thursday. Several from this vicinity attended Mr. Warner’s sale, near Kniman, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Braddock spent Sunday with Robert Hilton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Braddock spent Wednesday with Frank Hilton and wife, Misses Daisy and Magtne Pettit and brothers Sundayed with their cousins at the Myers home. Grandma Pettit returned home Monday, after spending a few days with her son, Charley, at Kersey. The dance given by Henry Wynkoop Tuesday night was well attended, and all report a joyful time. But it seems as though a certain young man in our vicinity meets with an accident of breaking his glasses quite often.

East Carpenter. Mrs. Ace Courtwright spent Friday with Mrs. Jake Wagner. Mrs. Anthony Taylor spent Sunday with John Taylor and family. Mrs. John Taylor spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs Bert Courtwright. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Courtwright spent Sunday evening with Pete Parks and family. Miss Julia Irwin returned home Friday from a two weeks’ visit with relatives at Noblesville, Ind. John Taylor returned home Wednesday from a trip through the South. He reports the country fine. Will Courtwright and family have moved to Remington, where .they will live the coming summer. Miss Faye Irwin attended a party Friday evening given by Mrs. Ida Tyler at her home west of Remington. Say, Ted, next time you start out have some one to grease your buggy, unless they will charge you for grease after while.

W heat_field Miss Ida Pinter is quite sick at this writing. S. R. Nichols of Rensselaer transacted business here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hilliard spent Saturday with relatives in Tefft. Prof. Lee Fisher of Stillwell, visited over Sunday with his father east of town. Miss Anna Nagle pf Rensselaer is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Linton, south of town. The families of Mr. Prust and Albert Keene, are the proud possessors of fine new pianos. Wm. Helmick and family left Saturday for their future home at Brook Haven, Miss. Miss Hazel McColly of near Asphaltum, attended the oyster supper here Saturday night. The masquerade ball and supper given by the Citizens' band Friday evening was well attended. Mrs, Schwier and daughter Elizabeth of Knox came Saturday for a short visit with relatives here. Miss Edna Jessup, who is working in Kankakee, visited oyer Sunday with her parents south of town. Laura Miller and Viola Stanley of Kniman, spent Sunday with the former’s parents south of town. Miss Grace East and Mrs. Petry of Thayer, visited with their parents here Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Emory Cox of Fair Oaks visited this week with her mother, Mrs. Lorinda McGlinn and other relatives.

Mrs. Geo. Stembel and son Gilbert, spent Saturday in North Judson, having some dental work done for the latter. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Will of Tefft, spent Saturday with the latter's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Van Doozer. Frank Cox and Clint Gundy of Fair Oaks attended the masquerade ball here Friday evening and visited relatives over Sunday. The pupils of Miss Anna Jasperson’s room ga?e her a pleasant little surprise party Saturday evening at the home of Nirs. McGlinn. The members of the Ladies’ Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Frank Scott Wednesday evening and gave Mrs. Wm. Wm. Helmick a pleasant surprise party, previous to her going to Mississippi. The house owned by Dr. Schwier of Knox and occupied by John Bowie, was destroyed by hre Wednesday morning, from a defective flue. The contents were saved. Loss about SI,OOO with S7OO insurance. “Preventlct" will promptly check a cold or the grippe when taken early or at the “sneeze stage." Preventics cure seated colds as well. Preventics are little candy cold cure tablets, and Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wit.. will gladly mail vou samples and a book on Colds free, if you will write him. The samples prove their merit. "Check early colds with Preventics and stop pneumonia. Sold in Sc ond 35c boxes by A. F. Long.

Four Corners Mrs, Asa Stump of Wheatfield is very low with pneumonia. Wesner Bros, of Walker sold to S. R? Nichols of Rensselaer, thirty-five head of stock cattle this week. F. G. Barnard of Lochiel visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hixson, returning home Monday. Corn has reached the 40c mark at Tefft, and now some of the farmers will hold for another 5c or 10c raise. Guy Whiteman of Donovan, 111., visited at the Fisher farm over Sunday, returning home Monday morning. Miss June Jessup, who has been out of school for several days on account of sickness, returned to school Monday. Jasperson Bros., who have been over in Porter county buzzing wood, are now busy near home, pressing hay sos Sbirer Mrs. George Wesner of Wheatfield visited Saturday with her son, Ed, and Sunday with David Wesner on the old farm. D. H. Wesner, assessor of Walker, and Bert Vandercar of Kankakee were called to attend the assessors’ meeting at Rensselaer Tuesday. Miss Edna Jessup, who is working at Momence, came home Saturday but returned Monday, her mother accompanying her for a few days visit with relatives and friends. Tefft, we understand, will continue to support a saloon for another year, and no attempt will be made to remonstrate against the granting of a license to Aaron Timmons Monday. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neier was taken suddenly sick while at the Alf Tilton sale Tuesday, and they were unable to return home with the child until Friday. It now seems to be out of danger. The Masquerade Ball given by the Wheatfield band last Friday night was a success. Two or three from Gifford, full of booze, had to be shown down and out. They were started for home with instructions not to return. Miss Edna Will is at the home of her mother, Mrs, C. C. Jones, employing her time nursing her little brother, Glen, who is dangerously sick with brain fever. Miss Edna has been attending a training school in Chicago for the last ten months. The event of the season took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hight, north of Tefft, Saturday night. A goodly number gathered and there was music and dancing until midnight, when an oyster supper was served, after which all departed tor their homes. The partv was given in honor of Miss White, who was visiting at the Hight home.

Who’s sick? Everybody. C. Jenkins sold two loads of corn to John Wiseman Monday. Miss Lizzie Wiseman spent Sunday with Miss Cressie Wilcox. • Cressie Wilcox spent Monday afternoon with Indus Wiseman. J. I. Gwin purchased a driving horse of Zeb Swaim, lor his wife, this week. Mr. Lesh took supper with James Wiseman and family Monday evening. Mrs. Mary Williams and little son spent Sunday with Mrs. James Wiseman. Korah Potts and Ross Ropp are staying at Arthur Ropp’s the last two weeks, chopping wood. Emmitte Hopkins is helping Mr. Casey press hay this week out on the Lakin farm, near Fair Oaks. The members of theU. B. church have been quite busy this week cutting and hauling wood for the church. The quilting given for Mrs. George Casey was well attended Tuesday, and everybody reported a good time. Jesse Swaim and Ray Harrington are talking of going to Michigan with Van Lesh to work for him the coming summer. Quite a few of Aix’s young folks attended the box social at Cozy Palace Saturday night, and report a very nice time. Mr. Wigging has a cousin visiting him this week from the city. He likes the country fine and visits him quite frequently. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harrington and Mrs. Anna Wilcox attended the funeral of Mr. Dodge at Fair Oaks Sunday aftternoon. John Renicker returned home last week from his Southern trip, down in Florida and other states, much benefited in his health. Van Lesh and family expect to start for Michigan, their future home, Monday. Our best wishes go with them for a prosperous home. Misses Lizzie Wiseman, Florence Davisson and Fern Casey and their beaus attended the lecture at the Christian church in Rensselaer Tuesday night. Omar Wilcox began work for Fred Lee Monday morning (about noon). No use for Nora to look for Omar home on Sunday now, as be has bright attractions at his end of the road. Quite a number of the young men have hired out for the summer, but, alas, we feel sorry for two poor fellows —not because there isn't any more work left for them, but because they can’t find it. Dan Lakin is moving down on H, Harris’ farm, near Mt. Ayr, this week. Mr. Comer will move the house vacated by Mr. Lakin to where his other one was burned last week, that Mr. Lesh lived in. Rev. Clark, being called to Fair Oaks to preach a funeral Sunday, there was no preaching at Good Hope. But be will preach Sunday, March 3. Everybody welcome, at 2:30 p. m.

Queen of the Prairie. John and Ramson Olds spent Sunday at Valpo. Bob Railey started for Ohio Tuesday on a visit. William Sbirer made a business trip to Kouts Friday.

David Ross and Will Flores were Kouts goers Friday. Mrs. Edna Balser called on Mrs. Dessie Ross Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde’ Balser called on Mr. and Mrs. Hines Sunday. Mrs. Lee Howe, who has been ili for some time, is much improved at this writing. Bert Watson is shelling his corn, which he contracted to Mr. Cook some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. David Ross and Will Flores spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe. L. R. says if any one has a rifle which needs repairing to bring it around. He does first class work,

Gillam Joe Maddox sawed wood the first of the week. Mrs. Charley Pullins is seriously sick this week. James Stevens was a Rensselaer visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Bruce Caster is quite sick with appendicitis this week. Miss Lizzie Hempbill visited with Miss Loma Wood last Sunday. Miss Anna Hermanson visited with Miss Effie Odom last Sunday. Miss Leah Knox spent Saturday and Sunday at home in Rensselaer. T. H. Robinson of Rensselaer is moving on his farm in southern Gillam. Gustavus Adolphus Bradbury, better known as “Gloomy Gus" has a fine new buggy. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rayburn of Medaryville, spent Sunday at Mead Rayburn’s. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thornton of Medaryville visited several days last week with Ot Chasten. Mr. Caster has moved on the Vanatta farm, recently vacated by George Schoonover. Several men of this neighborhood have hauled stone to Medaryville for the new church. Mrs. Emma Schmidt, of Danville, 111., is visiting here among relatives and friends this week. There was no school at West Vernon Monday, the teacher, Miss Hazel McColly, being sick. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Long was buried at Independence last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. James Lackey of south of Medaryville visited last Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Staibaum. Mrs. Jack Turner is improving very satisfactorily from the effects of the operation she underwent last week. John Dexter’s sale was well attended, everything selling well. The ladies of the Christian church served lunch. The meetings at Independence closed last Sunday night. Several additions were made to the church during these meetings. Messrs, Elmer and Frank Pullins purchased a saw mill at Star City last week and have placed it on the Vanatta farm in northern Gillam, Word has been received here that Mrs. Theodore Phillips has been confined to her bed for the past five weeks and is gradually growing weaker. Mr. Phillips’ health is about the same as it was when he left here.

Baum's Bridge Dan Rich has been visiting with R. H. Mourhouse this week. Lawrence Snikenberger has been helping Roll Moorhouse with his ice. Roll Mourhouse has his ice up at last and he got good, thick, clear ice by waiting. Blue birds have yisited us already, telling us to cheer up, for there are brighter days coming. Tom Whalen of Hebron went home sick last of last week; he has been helping press hay on the Phelps place. Decatur Lyon gave up farming at last for this season, and sold the last horse be had last week to Ed Mutchler for $l5O. Mrs. R. H. Mourhouse’s mother does not get any better. Roll sent bis father’s wheel chair to her Sunday to rest in for a change. " The roads dried up wonderful in the past week, and bale haulers have been hauling almost two tons of bay at a load from the Land Co’s. Ranch. John Mourhouse and wife were bunting Wednesday. She enjoys the sport of bunting and fishing. Her prize was a nice string of dogfish which go good this time of year.

West Ti ar Kley. Wm. Potts’ spent Sunday with James Lewis'. Ad Shook’s spent Thursday with John R. Lewis’. Laura Carr spent Saturday night with Ruby Gratner. Mrs. Wm. Burns and Bessie Odom visited at Mrs. Gratner's. Mr. Helengreen has moved on the farm vacated by Hale Grant. Will Folger and family spent Bunday afternoon with Wm. Gratner’s. Anna Hopkins and Alice Daniels spent Sunday with Edith Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burns spent Sunday evening with the Eib family. Guy Benson of Medaryville spent Saturday night and Sunday with Wm. Burns. Garry Snedeket and wife and Ruby Gfatner spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee. For Catarrh let me send you free, just to prove merit, a trial size box of Dr. Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy. It is a snow white, creamy, healing antiseptic balm that gives instant relief to catarrh of the nose and tnroat. Make the free test and see. Address Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Large jars 50c. Sold by A. F. Long.

South Netoton. Mrs. Chas. Weisse went to Goodland Friday to visit relative*. Miss Della Rattin returned to her home at St. Anne, 111.. Wednesday. Mrs. F. L. Yeoman and Mis* Iva Moffitt were guest* of Mr*. W. B. Yeoman Thursday. Mrs. James Powell went to her daughter’*, Mr*. Fred Markin’s, Sunday and returned home Tuesday. Hello! Another wedding in this vicinity. It seems as if that is getting to be fashionable nowadays. The bride was Miss Nora Bringle and the groom Mr. John Simonin. Mrs. F. L. Yeomau of Hibbard, Ind., arrived last Monday and attended the wedding at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bringle's Tuesday. She will visit relatives here for a few days. W. L. Bringle and grand-daughter, Iva Moffitt, spent Saturday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, S. B. Moffitt of near Fair Oaks. On their return homeward Sunday they took dinner with the former's son Abraham Bringle of Fair Oaks. An old-fashioned charivari was given Tuesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Simonin, and after the serenade was over at Jesse Bringle’s they left and went over and gave Earl Leek a farewell charivari. While they were giving the serenade at Mr. Leek’s most of the neighbor* received a shock of the serenade and one of them who heard the noise thought his horses were kicking in the barn. When he went out to see what was wrong he discovered that the noise was from the serenade.

Joutb Chas. McCashen was in Wolcott Tuesday. Mrs. Wm. Martin was in McCoysburg Monday. Miss Etta McCashen visited Tuesday with Mrs. Frank May. Jas. Blakemore’s moved to their new home in Miss., this week. Wm. Smith of Aasumtion, 111., visited relatives here this week. Mr. Gallaher's moved this week to near the Palestine church. Albert and Chas. Wood spent Tuesday evening at Chas. Saidla's. Mrs. Lillie Beaver and children visited relatives here this week. Wm. Smith called on Frank Coghill and other friends Wednesday. Miss Enid Williams visited her brother Roy and family this week. Miss Sallie Kishllng took dinner with Miss Elsie Kendall at Mrs, Larson's Sunday. Chas. Beaver and wife and father Henry Beaver were Rensselaer goers Wednesday, Z. J. McCashen and family, Geo. Foulks and family and Miss Joaie Miller took dinner with Alvin Clark of Marion tp„ Sunday. Mrs. Thos. Spencer was visiting friends and relatives in and near Monticello this week. Fred Rlshllng’s have moved to their new home on the place lately vacated by Alvin Clark's, in Marion township. Those moving are having fine weather and roads. Many of our neighbors are moving and others taking their places.