Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1907 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS PROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS PROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

J. W. Phelps was -a Rensselaer goer Saturday. A daughter was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scripture. Miss Edith Hand is visiting her sister. Mrs. Milligan at Toledo, Ohio. Trustee Fell attended the county board of education meeting at Rensselaer Monday. - Mrs. John Reed and children of Medaryville, are visiting her father, Jasper Guy. Mrs. John Merritt and children of Rensselaer, visited relatives here, last week, Carl Hildebrand left last week for lowa, where he expects to spend the summer, Mr. John Shelland of Goodland, visited his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Robinson, here last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tribby visited the latter’s brothers, Henry and James, at Indianapolis last week. It is expected that work on the Remington and Carpenter tp., stone road system will begin shortly. Mrs. John Jordan is able to be out again after being confined to the house for several montns with lumbago. J. J. Porter, who has been confined to the house by sickness for several weeks, is now able to be about once more, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Sigler have returned from Chicago and will spend the summer at their residence in Remington. Ezra Bowman left last Thursday for Alliance, Neb., to look after his farm there and will probably remain all summer. It is said that a little corn has been planted about Remington, although planting will not become general until next week. Jasper Guy has moved into the residence lately occupied by Ellis Jones, the latter having moved into the old Hardy homestead which he lately purchased. Robert Cochran of Goodland, well known to many Democrat readers in this vicinity, was married recently to Miss Emma Summers of LaCrosse. They will reside in Goodland. Mrs. Mary Quigley of Racine, Wis., and Dennis Hogan of Chicago, were here last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ed Hogan. The former is a sister and the latter a son of deceased. Miss Maggie Huggins of Remington was the Sunday guest of t Miss India Roberts. She went to Chicago Monday accompanied by Misses India and Mayme Roberts. —Monticello Herald. Goodland Herald: Harry Hartley has resigned his position with the Wadena Grain Co., and will move to Remington and enter into partnership with Walter Rich. Thos. Hartley will fill the position vacated by Harry. Mrs. Walter Forbes of East Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. ahd Mrs. Turner Merritt. Walter was here Monday, but returned to his work Tuesday. He is employed as clerk in a gents furnishing store at East Chicago. Mrs. Ellen Hogan, widow of Edward Hogan, deceased, was buried here on Tuesday of last week in the Catholic cemetery west of town. The funeral was held from Sacred Heart Catholic church, Rev. Father Horstman conducting the services. Deceased was aged 67 years, and leaves seven children, three sons and four daughters, her husband having died eight years ago. She had resided in Benton county, near Wadena, thirtysix years.

Fair OaKs Mr*. Fannie Bringle is still on the sick list. Mrs. Al Moore received a fine new organ Wednesday. Wm. Blair papered Dora Cottingham’s pool room the first of the week. Mrs. Ike Kight went to Lafayette, Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Stein. Fish Gilmore and wife of Lacrosse tarried in our town one day and night last week. Henry C. Goff of Wisconsin, canoe Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother Joe. Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick of Remington, attended Holiness meetings at Will Warren's Sunday. Mat Karr moved his saw mill over south of town on Jack Lawler's place the latter part of the week. We have plenty of cold, cloudy weather yet. The water is settling away so that farmers are plowingagain. Born, May 5, to Mr. and Mrs. Sharps Handley, a girl. Mrs. Handley was formerly Miss Ida Cox of this place. William Geary, the coal heaver in the G & E. I. yards, has bought a team and to farming in addition to his job of coal heaving. The Moffitt dredge has been rebuilt and resumed work Saturday. They will push the work right along until the job is completed. Charley Brouhard, who got several rib* broken some time ago in falling off a load of hay, is not making much progress toward recovery. Moses Gilmore, son of William Gilmore of Illinois, who was so unfortunate wwne two yoars ago as to get one of his lees cut off through toe thigh by a train, was in our town toe first of the week Shaking hand* with old friends.

The grim reaper gathered in another one from our midst Monday night. It was Joe God, who was stricken with lung trouble last winter, while living in Newton county. He came here about two months ago to live with his brother Frank, at whose place he died, The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 o’clock from the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Sherrel. Interment made in Fair Oaks cemetery. The remains of the little son of Walter Wiseman's of Wheatfield, who accidental shot himself last Sunday while out bunting, was brought here Tuesday for burial. The funeral was held in the Christian church at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Obrien of Wheatfield. Interment in the Fair Oaks cemetery. Both bereft families have the heartfelt sympathy of the community,

Tine Grothe. Mrs. Shroyer was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. Newton Jenkins spent Sunday with Andy Ropp. Wayne Gwin called on Tames Torbet Monday morning. Frank Hayes had a phone put in their residence Tuesday. Mrs. Chas. Jenkins and family were Rensselaer goers Friday. Miss Bessie Ropp spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Wirt H. Torbet. Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet were Rensselaer goers Wednesday. Creola and Charlie Torbet spent Tuesday forenoon with Noah Jenkins. Mr. Gwin of Rensselaer is visiting his son Wayne Gwin of Independence. Mr. and Mrs, James Torbet were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Davisson Sunday. Mrs. Andy Ropp and Mrs. Jesse Nuss, who were on the sick list, are both better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Openchain of Gifford spent Sunday with the latter’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nuss of Independence. ' The young folks of this neighborhood attended the party at Fred Lee’s near Valma, Saturday night. All report a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. James Britt and Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet and daughter Chloe, Miss Bessie Ropp of Independence and Mrs. Wirt Torbet of Indianapolis took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Chessteen of GiUam, Tuesday. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Miller departed this life Monday, May 6, at 1:30 a. m. The interment was made at Independence cemetery, Gillam township, and the funeral was attended by many neighbors of this vicinity.

outb America, Clell Clark was home Sunday. Mrs. I. J. Clark called on friends Tuesday. Roy Williams spent Monday with his parents. Geo. Wood was in Monon Tuesday evening. John and Ed Coleman were in Monon T nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Willbanks were in Monon Tuesday. Jas Culp and family visited Ray Holman’s Sunday. Rev. Moore will preach again in two weeks, May 27.

Rev. Moore took dinner with Tbos. Larson's Sunday. Chas, and James Wood were in Lee Monday evening. Fred Dobbins called on Wm. Culp Tuesday afternoon. Vem Culp and Earl Foulks were in Lee Tuesday evening. J. R. Clark and family took dinner Sunday with Z. J. McCashen. Elsie Kendall and Della Davis spent /Tuesday with Mrs. Geo. Foulks. Mrs, R. Foulks spent Tuesday with her daughter. Mrs. Roy Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Spencer and family spent Sunday afternoon with Wm. Culp's, Mr. Hedges who has been out to his farm, returned to his home at Perrysburg Tuesday. Della Davis and Elsie Kendall spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Payne of White Co.

Branson Clark and family and Frank May and family took dinner Sunday with Geo. Foulks. Miss Elsie Kendall who has been visiting friends here left Friday for her home in Goodland. As there will be a business meeting al theßabtist church immediately after Sunday School next Sunday morning all members of the church are requested to be present.

Four Corners Ed Jessup is still on the sick list. G. O, Stembel was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Enos Hibbs is moving a barn for Henry Gulbransen. 4 John Jessup went to South Bend Monday to work with a bridge gang.

Trustee Stalbaum was a business caller at the county seat Monday. Andrew believes that it is good policy to pet the old bens if you wish to catch the pullets. The Watkins medicine man is in this locality, singing the praises of the Watkins remedies. Mrs. Asa Stump is very low at this writing and her death is but a question of a few hours. Dave Wesner and family visited Sunday at the home of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wesner of Wheatfield. Miss Sadie Gulbransen, who has been visiting at Valparaiso and Chicago the past two weeks, returned hbme Wednesday. St. Joseph College ball team plays the Wheatfield team Saturday at 11:30 p. m. Come out and see the first game of the season. Ice cream and cake social Saturday night for the benefit of the Citizens band, you pay for the cream and cake, the concert is free. Dave Collins and family drove down Saturday evening to eat supper with the new bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith. Joe Fenzel is superintending the building of cutberts in Walker tp. Those wishing permits, call or write him, as it will expedite matters, etc. Mr. Stanford, superintendent of the Shaw farm, is building an addition to the house and making other improvements which are adding generally to the appearance of the place. The Jasperson Bros, have sold their entire outfit to Wm. Hershman of Walker tp., consistidg of engine, hay press, feed grinder, buzz-saw and other fixtures too Numerous to mention.

Bessie Biggs started for Illinois Monday, to sling skiilcts and pots/in a ladies’ kitchen. She will return in time to take up her high school work this fall at Wheatfield. Bessie is alright. Shelby is coming up Sunday to take the measure of Wheatfield’s new ball suits. The teams cross bats here Sunday at Ip. m„ and all are invited. I know you will all be pleased to see them in their new uniforms. Come.

On account of the continued rains the road contractors are unable to work the low land and are cutting down the high places. We hope the legal talent of Kankakee tp., will not find them liable on their bond on account of this universal wet weather.

Mr. Jack Smith and Miss Bonnie Biggs were married at Rensselaer Saturday, returning home on the morning train, thence to the home of John T. Biggs, southeast of town, where a fine supper was awaiting them. They then took in the medicine show and from there to,the furnished home in the west part of town, and there you can find themes happy as larks.

BOY SHOT WHILE HUNTING. A son of Walt er W iseman, who lives on the Joe Austin farm southwest of town, borrowed a boat Sunday and went hunting, promising to return early. Not returning, a searching party went to look for him. They searched in vain tyitil about 7 a. m., Monday morning when his lifeless body was found, face down, lying in the water near the Hodge ditch, north of Kersey, The supposition is that the gun was discharged accidentally; that he had the weapon lying in the bottom of the boat with the muzzle pointing towards him, and that in reaching tor it and pulling it to him it was discharged, the force of the discharge when it struck him throwing him from the' boat into the water, the load from the gun entering the neck andranged upward, coming out near the base of the brain, death must have been instantanous. The boy was about 14 years of age. v He was buried at Fair Oaks'Tuesday. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all In this their hour of sorrow.

Lee Several in this vicinity hauled fertilizer Monday. Chas. Hanna spent Monday with Albert Hanna, W. O. Carrothers is very poorly at this writing. Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Jones were Monon goers Saturday. The rains stopped farming for a few days in this vicinity. Mahlon Lamport was at Monticello, on business last week. Clayton Cadwalader and Harold Lamar were Monon goers Sunday eve. * Johnny Brown and Mr. Cunningham of Monon were in our vicinity Monday. Several from here attended the commencement exercises at Monon Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mahlon Lamport and children visited with friends at Momence, 111., a few days.

Soxttb Newton, W. D. Bringle and wife called at W. L. Bringle’s Tuesday. Miss Mildred Shipman and Miss Iva Moffitt were Mt. Ayr callers Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Yeoman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Yeoman, L. Raymond and daughter Pearl spent Wednesday with his daughter, Mrs. Harvey Pearson. Charles Grant and Miss Mildred Shipman took supper with Miss Jva Moffitt Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Yeoman went to Peru, Miantut county, Tuesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Warren for a few days. \ W. L. Bringle went to Fair Oakft'Hiesday to visit his son, A. M. Bringle, and his daughter of near there. Mrs. S. B. Moffitt. Mrs. Fred Powell and children, Mrs. Arthur Powell and children and Mrs, Fred Waling were guests of Mrs. W, B. Yeoman, Thursday.

TOWNSHIP COMMENCEMENTS. At the county board of education meeting Monday the following dates for the township commencements were decided upon? Barkley. June 22, at Barkley M. E. church, night. Carpenter, June 5, at Fountain Park, afternoon, Gillam, June 1, at Medaryville, all day. < Hanging Grove, June 15, at Banta school bouse, afternoon. Jordan, June 15, at Mt. Hope, night. Kankakee, June 4, at Dunnville, night. Keener, June 8, at Demotte, afternoon. Marion and Newton, June 20, at Rensselaer, all day. Union, June 29, at Aix,night. Walker, June 18, at Dew Drop, afternoon. Wheatfield town and township, June 11, at Wheatfield opera house, afternoon. #