Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1908 — Jasper County (Meanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County (Meanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS

Lee ) The sick people in our vicinity are better. Miss Artie Gilmore was home the last of the week. The Ladies’ Aid met Tuesday with Mrs. J. H. Culp. Worden Donaldson dressed a couple of fat bogs for O. A. Jacks Saturday. John Mellender movecL-to the Kate Parcels place, south of Lee last week. H. C. Anderson’s mother of Monon is intending to make her home with him at Lee. Miss Mary Donaldson, who has been doing housework for Dr. Clayton, is home now. Saturday was a regular blizzardlinjour town but Mr. Young came and gave the lessons to his scholars. Miss Kate Maxwell was here a tew days this week making her farewell visit before going to South Dakota. There has been no school here this week on account of the teacher, Mr. Cowger, being sick with the grip. Rev. Simson came to his appointment at the church Sunday even if it was a very severe day for him to come so far. Mr. Gilmore’s dressed 38 geese last Monday and shipped to Chicago. They must have had a nice bunch of feathers. Mrs. Holemae and son Orville went last Tuesday to make a short visit with George Holeman and family near Monticello. Tuesday Mrs. Bertha Clarke and Mrs. Ida Clarke and children and Miss Kate Maxwell took dinner with Mrs. Harriet Jacks. Monday night Miss Katie Maxwell stayed with J. H. Culp’s family in her utd borne, where she used to live, and Ray Holeman and wife and Orville Holeman and Miss Carrie Cadwalder and Mrs. Holeman and Asa came and spent the evening in music and singing.

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Today is institute at McCoysburg. Wm. Goss returned home Monday morning. Carl Remm was in Rensselaer on business Saturday. Miss Leona Goss is visiting relatives at Wolcott this week. Cbas. Bussell is suffering with a sevese carbuncle on his neck. Mrs. Rose Bussell was in Rensselaer Monday doing some shopping. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Parker called on Mrs. Royal Bussell Monday p. m. The masquerade party to be given Thursday night at the hotel is expected to be a grand affair, Mrs. R, V. Johns visited relatives at Monon Monday night and returned home Tuesday on train 40. The steady cold weather for the past two weeks, has made us some very good roads, the best we’ve had this winter. Chas. Saidla has some nice ice in his ice house, but the damp, rainy weather will likely damage the ice on the pond. Mrs. W. R. Willitts had a light attack of grip the first of the week, but is better now. Mrs. Willetts, Jr., waited on her. Jack Hoyes is minus his eyebrows as a result of coal oil flashing up in his face while making a lire. Say, he does look funny. Mr. and Mrs. Van Wood of Rensselaer are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Phillips of McCoysburg, this week. Messrs. Conrad Maxwell and Floyd Porter and Misses Mary and Grace Peregrine attended League at Lee Sunday evening. Before any candidate can hope for any support this fall from his beloved friends he will be fully expected to place around only the best five cent cigars. John Sigler was seized with a paralyetic stroke Wednesday of last week in Francesville and is in a very critical condition. He cannot speak nor move. Church at McCoysburg was very well attended Sunday considering the severe cold wind. Sunday school at 10 a. m„ at McCoysburg and at 2 p. m., at Parker. The thermometer at McCoysburg registered 8 degrees below zero Sunday morning at seven o'clock and the high wind all day made things disagreeable outside. The cold, 30-mile-an-hour wind and incessant snow flurries Saturday made the day a prettv blustry circumstance for thousands of people, mail carriers especially. The blacksmiths were extremely busy Wednesday all day and part of the night hoeing horses. Several teams were urned away, as they were unable to care for them. Reed McCoy, our postmaster at the enterprising little town of McCoysburg, is going around with one eye in a plaster paris cast, a result of a severe bump on the stove door, so he said, but in ail probability it was a stick of wood flung by one of the cooks. M. L. Ford was neatly surprised, a party of friends and neighbors coming in Tuesday night and reminding him of bis birthday. His highly esteemed wife planned the affair. Mr. Ford said he would have been one day late, had they not reminded him of it. Mr. and Mrs. James Downs have gone to housekeeping on the Lutz farm after a delay of a month and a half, brought about Dy the non-arrival of their household goods which they ordered from a firm in Chicago. Some of their articles of furniture came badly scratched up.

About every so often some one severely shocks the postoffice department by jawing the postmaster at some office because “that letter didn't come.” Nine times out of ten these carping critics couldn’t tell the difference between a verse of scripture and a testimonial for some itch medicine, A certain auto driver from Rensselaer who makes trips in this vicinity occasionally has caused a woman or two who have had narrow escapes by bis careless ness, to arm themselves with an ear of corn and they are going to "smock" him right in the face the next time he doesn’t halt or slow down when passing them. Geo. Pheddler had some fun all by himself scooping an overturned load of corn out of the ditch last week. As he was coming to Bussel's switch he met Dr, Kannal just north of the Parker bridge in his auto. George's horses started backing and upset the load of corn in the road ditch. Geo. could talk dutch to an auto pretty fast about that time. Patrons residing in rural mail districts should bear this in mind, that if they wish to retain the privileges of getting their mail at their door they should do all their postal business with the carrier, as that is what Uncle Sam pays the carrier for. They should, in connection with the above, take some good daily paper and be inside of the world, i. e. as many as circumstances will permit. Postmaster Reed McCoy has received notice from the postoffice department asking for information relating to the condition of the roads traveled by rural carriers. In reply thereto, on blank form furnished by the department, we are exceedingly glad to submit such a satisfactory answer as we are able to at this time. Everything as fast as time will permit is being done in the interest of the roads traversed by rural mail carriers. One day last week John Phil tip s, Lan McDonald and the latter’s son Ray, were burning off some pasture land over the big state ditch. It became necessary for them/to cross the ditch and Lan sought to get a little willow pole that was frozen in the ice. In "yanking” onto the stick somehow he lost foothold and fell into the water. John Phillips, in his usual jovial way, was rolling on the bank with laughter when Lan got out. He said- my, but that water’s cold. Monday afternoon, at Bussell's switch, was the scene of more than ordinary excitement. Deputy Sheriff Joe O’Connor came out immediately after dinner and very cleverly arrested one Stuart Thompson, a local fellow of this vicinity, who, together with his brother husked corn for Wash Lowman last fall, He was seemingly a man 24 or 25 years old and had hired to C. W. Bussell the week previous to scoop corn, but instead of showing up up for duty on Monday, sent his brother to take his place. ’Twas while young O'Connor was talking with the latter that Stuart appeared upon the scene and Joe quietly but earnestly read him his charge. From what we weYe able to learn, paternity is the charge.

Lonely Valley P. Cmith is on the sick list. Hello! Lucky Seven, come aud see us. We wonder if all teachers are fond of peanuts. John Schnider of Illinois is here cutting wood for Mr. Obyrne. G. D. Gregory of Wheatfield was through these parts Tuesday. ■ says it photographs didn’t flatter there would be but few taken. T. K Obyrne and wife ate cake and peaches with us Monday evening. Will Hodge took supper with Phillip Staffer and wife Sunday evening. Sam Hersbman and family of Kniman moved to the Shatzley farm in L. V. Stella Heil visited a few days the latter part of the week with ye scribe. Mrs. Fred Karch called to see the sick at the Woolbrant home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Jane Davis, who has been dangerously iff, is a little better at this writing, Grandpa Root of Blackford came for

so extended visit with his daughter. Mrs. Vest Austin. Willie Meyers, Mary Austin and Lewie Misch have been having a seige of the measles. They are doing nicely at this writing. Will Hodge has accepted a position as canvasser for 8. F. Baker & Co. He expects to start to Benton county to begin work soon.

Milroy. Harry Davis was in Monon Monday, Tbos. Spencer was in Lee Monday. G, L. Parks was in Remington Tuesday. Mrs. Willard Johnson was in Monon Monday. Creighton Clark spent Sunday with Geo. Foulks. G. L, Parks was in Rensselaer Monday on business. Frank May made a business trip to Lee Monday. Cady Underwood was in Monon Saturday afternoon, Mason Barlow and Naomi Garvin attended church Monday evening. Clell Clark is enjoying a visit with his best girl from Benton Co. Carey McDonald of Wilders is visiting his brother, Jacob McDonald and family. Mrs. Rachel Sommers who has been visiting her sister at San Pierre returned home last Saturday. Leon Parks who is going to Wolcott high school, is at home very sick with measles at this writing. Thos, Clark of Rensselaer spent part of last week with his sister, Mrs. Cbas. McCashen and husband. Cady Underwood spent Sunday evening in Lee waiting for the milk train which was three hours late. The attendance at the Baptist church is fairly good. Meetings every night this week, tomorrow and tomorrow night. Mrs. Effie Underwood and Miss Grace Worland spent Saturday and Sunday in Rensselaer with D. M. Worland and family. Miss Laura Derflfhger of Benton Co., who has been visiting her aunt Mrs. Branson Clark, returned to her home .. '' "

Ishe LucKy Se-Oen F. W. Fisher is sick at this writing. Ed Jessup was a business caller at Tefft Tuesday. Hinky, of Tefft, is filling his it.e house house this week, Jim Short of Kersey was in Tefft Monday talking politics. Bessie Jessup started to school in Wheatfield Monday. Charles Stalbaum and Aaron Timmons of Tefft went to Rensselaer Monday. Little Jimie Hughes is very sick with lung fever. Dr. Solt is attending him, Mark Knapp and son Andrew and Tom Maloney were at the county seat Saturday. Jim Keene made a trip to Momence Friday night but came back a wiser aud sadder man. Grandma Davis is slowly improving from her recent sickness. All of her friends are glad to hear of the change. Effie Fisher and her cousin Floy Hubbard and Clarence Nelson spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wesner. , There was y a surprise giyen at the home of Miss Effie Fisher a few evenings ago. Those present declare it was the best party of the season. Special Announcement Regarding the National Pure Food and Drug Law. We are pleased to announce that Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. A. F. Long. The big one half prioe sale of clothing will continue to Saturday night, Feb Bth. Chicago Bargain Store.

Lone +Jlar Mr. Garvin was in Rensselaer Tuesday. Abe Woosely was a Rensselaer goer Wednesday. Ben Ward spent Wednesday with home folks. Frank Sommers was a Monon goer last Saturday. Miss Lillie Sommers spent Sunday with Belle Tow. John Sommers and mother were Rensselaer goers Monday. Rev. Pitzer was making calls through the Country Thursday. Frank Sommers is visiting a few days with his sister, MrsvMurphy. Miss Lillie Sommers took supper with Miss Mabelle Sommers Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Oliver took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Sommers Tuesday. Mrs. Sommers returned Saturday from a tew days’ visit with her sister at San Pierre. Mr. and Mrs. Mart Sommers spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Garvin. The dance at Ludd Clark’s Friday night was well attended and all report a fine time. The sweet singers of Lee came down and brought their orchestra to help the Baptist singers, Mason Barton and Abe Woosely attended the sale at Mr. Bontiager’s Thursday, Abe buying another horse. Mrs. Hamilton and daughter-in-law and Esta and Mabelle Sommers spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. George Beaver.