Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 December 1912 — News Notes of Nearby Towns [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

News Notes of Nearby Towns

A* Furnished by Our Regular Correspondents

jTjt Iteau of Intcrcs Ji from Surrounding Town* Tersely Told Chronicling the Happenings in the Territory Adjacent to the Jasper County Metropolis

I KNIMAN —j—— Everybody is busy preparing for - Christinas. Mrs. Willis, the teacher, was a North Hudson goer last Thursday. Henry Henricks finished shredding Tuesday until after the holidays. Miss Gladys Hollle returned home Saturday to spend Sunday with her parents. Joe Davisson moved with his family to their new home in Rensselaer last Wednesday. Mr. Plaster and Mr. and Mrs. Willie attended the teachers’ institute at Walker Center Saturday.

MILROY.

Miss Lural Anderson visited the Lee school Monday.Branson Clark’s did shopping in Rensselaer Saturday. T. A. Spencer was a Monticello vieitor Saturday afternoon. James Boon was seen going to,w*rds Lee Sunday evening. James Blankenship called on T. A. Spencer Saturday evening. Everett Clark attended a party •aturday night at Palestine. Mr. and Mrs. Ludd Clark and daughter Sophia spent Sunday at Fay Lear’s. Ernest Clark fell from a horse which he was riding last Saturday, and hurt his side. The box social at Queen City Saturday night was a success in every way. About $36 was cleared. * George Faulks was able to go to M*onon Tuesday for the first time to consult his physician. He remainad in town tor a few days with hiis ■Mother.

PARR.

Robert Phares came home from Rensselaer Sunday. Mrs. Charles Warren is improving now In her sickness. Ellsworth L. Warren called ton Wm. Phares Sunday. Aunt Bell Price called on Mrs. 8. L. Warren Monday night.

Mirs. Mary Warrem is working at Mrs. Charles Warren’s this week. Miss Bell Phares came home Sunday might from Rensselaer to see her folks. Mrs. Ida Lintner is going to see her daughter in New York City, who is quite, ill. Miss Vera Cavinde r is going to see her folks jvhere they work on they dredge. There will be an oyster supper on New Year’s eve at the school house for the benefit of the church. There will be a Christmas tree at the Parr church on Christmas eve. All come out and enjoy yourselves. John Leach and mother went to visit Mr. an id Mrs. Laura Sunday. Frank Phares will work for Joe Kosta next week. Those that called on Mrs. Charles Warren Monday evening were Aunt Belle Price, Mrs. Lina Meyers, Mrs. Mamie Potts, Mrs. Lowman, Mrs. Amanda Leach, Mrs. Ida Lintner and Mrs. Oscar Rude.

FAIR OAKS.

The carpenters completed the Gundy hall Tuesday. Cottage prayer meeting was held Wednesday at Will Warren’s. The turkey and chicken crop has been going into market the past few days. The Mallnial Dawn people held services in the school house Sunday at 1• 30 p. m. Weather still continues good, and health is pretty good generally, while corn busking Is about of the past again. Take notice, editor of the republican—Mr. Noland,who came down on Monday of last week, got Aunt Hannah Culp’s wood sawed and returned home on Saturday Preparations are being made for the Christmas entertainment Tuesday evening, which will consist of songs and recitations appropriate to the occasion, and 1 treats for the children. Elder Briggs occupied the pulpit in the M. E. church Sunday evening in Rev. Downey’s stead. He delivered a very interesting sermon and was listened to by a good sized congregation. Mrs. James Shindler of Brook, who has ben visiting relatives' the past six weeks in the southern part of the state, stopped off here on her way home Friday night and staid all night a>t her cousin’s, Abe Bringle’s. Mrs. Roy Casey, who has been down at Rensselaer at the hospital with her baby for several days, returned home the first of the week. The babe has been making very satisfactory .gains and they are greatly encouraged about it. • We saw in Tuesday's Republican that the editor had noticed something in our itetns in last week’s Democrat which he says is very amusing. We are truly glad that we are able to amuse even children, as it is said that children and

idle people notice small things. So We will endeavor in the future to amuse him again. The elevator at this place has been on the bum for the past week, consequently the marketers have had to scoop their corn into the the car. Bobcock & Hopkins have had a couple of men up here from Rensselaer several days putting it in order. They succeeded in getting it fixed Tuesday evebing. Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmer of Kansas, who have been visiting with relatives in these parts for the fiast three months, left Wednesday morning for their home. They moved out there about thirty years ago and have been very prosperous. They now own quite a good sized tract of land, which is well improved and they are in shape to take life easy the remainder of their lives.

PARR

Mrs. F. Iliff wont to Chicago Friday. Ocie Wood was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday evening. The choir met at Ocie Wood’s Tuesday evening. Rosebud is also going to have a Christmas program. The children practiced Sunday for the Christmas program. Ida Hurley spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks. Charles Greenlee visited with his friends at Parr Wednesday. Choir practice was held at the pencil pusher’s Friday evening. Mollie Kosta and William Pritchard spent Sunday with Deva Hurley. Mrs. W. Blankenbaker and Vera Cavender were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Ida Hurley and George Meyers spent Sunday evening with Martha Schreeg. Mrs. Charles Warren, who has been on the sick list, is better at this writing. Mrs. G. Zacher and daughter Emma of Surrey took dinner with the Schreeg family Sunday. Fred Iliffand Dude Meyers were badly hurt Friday as their team ran away and the wagdn passed over Fred. Dude’s ear was almost cut off. Everybody was scared breathless Friday, think the whole town was afire, but it proved to be only the weeds, which had taken fire when the milk train puffed through Parr. Deva Hurley helped Mrs. Charles Rowen with her household duties Monday and Mrs. G. Hammerton Tuesday.

FOUR CORNERS.

F. W. Fisher and faniily and Miss Hank spent Pun lay with Mr* H. C. Jones and family. The Tilton sale north of Wbeat-

field Tuesday was well attended and gc od prices prevailed. This week the farmers are ping in the last of the turkey crop and getting ready for a new year. Downie of North Judson attended the box social at Norway and gobbled up the lion’s share of the supper. The “Vet,” Dr. Downie of North Judson was called here Tuesday to treat a sick horse belonging to Mr. Greer. The Rogers hardware store changed hands the last of last week, to Chicago parties, who have taken possession. Mr. Collins of near Lowell, returned home Monday after a short visit here with his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Nelson. They have a stove factory now near Dunn’s Bridge. They should a iso have a hoop factory as they load their produce near Burrow's l amp. Wm, Fitzgerald is shelling and delivering five thousand bushel(s ot corn, contracted for early at 45 cents per bushel. The Bellies Bros, are doing the work. J. A. Hixon contemplated the shelling and shipping of his corn this week, but was prevented from doing so by sickness—heart trouble .—the result of overwork. Lee Fisher of Otterbein and Homer Fisher of Lowell, visited a few days this week at there by the sickness of their brother, Orville, who was dangerously ill with pneumonia. But the crisis had been passed before their arrival, which found him on the road to reooVery. Dr. Fyfe had charge of the case, assisted by Hazel Heratb as nurse. While a little late to be up-to-date news, we wish to inform the people that our rural carrier, Clarence Nelson, received a trial package by parcels post a few days ago. Clarence thought by the continue dhowl it sure was a bull mooser, but it proved to be a suffragette. No difference, they are all happy and he is calling papa through a tin horn to see how it will sound later on.

| LEE. —j 1 — Alvin Clark* the hardware man, did his butchering Tuesday. This week is examination in our school, the first one this term. Miss Edna Letter is here this week doing some sewing for Miss Ethel Jacks. Mr. Fisher of Lafayette,, a friend •f Miss Ethel Jacks, spent Sunday here at her home. Robert, the two-year-old son of Walter Jordan, has been sick. Dr. Clayton is attending him. Miss Lural Anderson, teacher in the Queen City school in Mil my, visited our school Monday. L. M. Jacks, who has been sick, was improving, but suffered a relapse. He is now improving again. There is to be a Christmas tree and entertainment here at the church Christmas eve, given by the Sunday school. Rev. Olin Stewart of Montmoren®i was here and preached Tuesday and Wednesday evenings during the revival meetings. Mrs. Ida Lewis and son Bert will leave the last of this weeek to make a visit with relatives in the southern part of the state. Mr. Gilmore has a saw mill in .the timber on his farm. He is aimto saw up a lot of lumber. Ray Holeman has taken the job of getting the logs in the yard.

UNION.

Merry Christmas to all. H. J. Dexter delivered hogs Tuesday. I. F. Meader went to Parr for •oal Wednesday. A. R. Schultx and family called on B*nieT Wolf’s Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Schultz were Rensselaer shoppers on Thursday. Mrs. A. R. Schultz’ brother of Nebraska, visited with her Wednesday. Louis Schreeg and family called ♦n A. R. Schultz and family Tuesday. Fred Schultz has been busy buying poultry for the Xmas market the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Florence •ailed on the latter’s brother. Jack Reeder, and family Tuesday. Wm. Cooper of near Virgie moved to Kniman thi s week. He sold fcj* farm and is now on the retired list. Mt. and Mrs. Ogle came Wednesday from Ohio to spend Christmas with their son, Edward Ogle, and family. Oome out to the literary tonight at Center. Ripping good debate. Resolved, that the present condition •f high living ought to be lowered. Aren’t you all interested in that

WALKER

question? Well, then, come out and hear it discussed. Same of the lay-around, goodrfornothing had better be careful how they hunt and trap on the ground of other people without permission. If its not worth asking for, its not worth having. Paul Schultz and Emil Stibbie returned home Wednesday from near Knox, where they have been visiting for the past three or four days. They were accompanied home by Miss Minnie Fechner. Yes, I'm wondering what the snowflakes will do for us at Yuletide. Santa Claus can’t use his sleigh if it doesn’t snow. But. their, sleighs are old-fashioned; automobiles or airships are the proper conveyances nowadays.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klinger spent Sunday in Laura. A from here were out looking for ice Sunday afternoon. Albert Sommers and Joe Salrin wero Wheatfield goers this week. P. O. Coleman and family spent Sunday with Walter Doty and family. Ex-Constable Henry Heidentolut has started a shoe shop at Wheatfield. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Linton of Gary are visiting relatives here this week. William Hershnian is attending the poultry show at Chicago this week. _ Mr. and Mrs. B. F. LeFevere spent Sunday with A. D. Hershnian and family. A number of old weather prophets from this vicinity predict a mild winter. Miss Esther Frye ate dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Record on Sunday. ’Mr. and Mrs. William Stalbaum spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John McElroy. Miss Grace Hoefgen, teacher of the Hershman school, spent Friday visiting the Wheatfield school. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Salrin spent Tuesday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes. The Misses Bertha and Celia Hershman and Tom Woolever spent Sunday with F. iM. Hershman and family.

| PINE GROVE. | —i Andy Ropp shredded fodder Wednesday. Andy Ropp finished hulling clover Monday. George Daniels was a Rensselaer goer Wednesday. Thomas Forgey attended institute at Center Saturday. Mrs. Harry Gifford called on Mrs. Jordan Saturday afternoon. (Mr. and Mrs. Haj-ry Beck were Rensselaer goers Wednesday. John Daniels went to Chicago Saturday for an indefinite stay. James Torbet delivered sheep at Par Tuesday for Comer & Son. Mrs. Bert Hale and son Paul spent Tuesday with Mrs. Harry Beck. Harry and Clint Beck spent Tuesday with James Torbet and family. Roy Torbet and fsmly- speat Sun-

day with. Charles Shroyer and family. Curtis Gifford spent Saturdajy evening and Sunday with Charles Torbet. Mrs. James Torbet attended Ladies’ Aid at Mrs. Zeb Swain’s Wednesday. Mrs. James Acres helped Mrs. Lizzie Cooper cook for shredders Saturday. Harry Beck and family spent Sum day with Clint Beck and family ol near Lewiston. Mrs. James Torbet returned home Saturday after a two weeks visit with relatives in Montgomery county, near Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hale and son Paul spent Friday night with James Torbet and family. Mrs. Sarah MeCleary and son Everett and granddaughter Hazel were shopping in Rensselaer Tuesday. Mrs. James Torbet and daughter Chloae attended the funeral of Mrs. Rachael Price at Brushwood Sunday afternoon.

REMINGTON.

(From The Press.) Charley Elmore of Bluffton came Tuesday evening for a few days visit. Wm. Broadie and J. W. Burling both shipped fat stock to Chicago thi s week. i Born, to Archie Hollingsworth and wife, on the 17t'h, an eight pound son. Miss Anna Hartley of Rensselaer was the guest of Miss Laura Peck Wednesday. Bert Grennard of Waynetown spent a few days here with his parents last week. Bernie Graham of Windfall was shaking hands with Remington friends Monday. The little son of Bert Edwards fell from his high chair Monday and broke his arm. Jacob Ochs, Jr., and wife, and Mrs.. Will Banes were Rensselaer visitors Wednesday. Elias Hollingsworth of Anderson was renewing old acquaintances on our streets Tuesday. Mr. ar.d Mrs. McFarland of Montmorenci spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. George Geib. Miss Lydia Wagner left Wednesday for Morton, Ind., after a visit with Ed. Troshel and wife. Miss Stella Beach of Lafayette was the guest of Miss Margaret Debo from Saturday until Wednesday. Mrs. Jane Jqnes and daughter, Minnie, of WoLCott, came yesterday to visit Mrs. Alice Burling and family. Mrs. Robert Taylor and daughter, Mrs. Paul Carr, of Chalmers, spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. John Taylor. Mrs. Nelson Boicourt of Beach Grove came Tuesday to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Perry Griffith.

Mrs. H. J. Bartoo is home this week from Rensselaer, resting, while her mother is being cared for at the hospital. Misg Laura Peck went to Montice'llo Thursday evening to spend a day or two with her sister, Mrs. H. H. Bowman. Andrew Hawn, of Laporte, who until recently lived at Goodland, was shaking hands with Remington friends Tuesday. Mrs. Homer Hardy returned home Wednesday after a week’s visut with Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Garrison. Mrs. Will. Townsend accompanied her. Mrs. Fred Bisihpj) of Council Bluff, lowa, left Tuesday morning for her home, after a month’s visit with her mother, Mrs. Warnock, and other relatives. The youngest daughter of William Richards, whom many of our people know, of Watseka, 111., committed suicide Monday, by jumping into the Iroquois river. She leaves a husband and a baby 3 months old. old. | Albert Sturgeon took his'father-in-law, Peter Lambert, to Chicago Saturday to consult medical authorities regarding the old gentleman's condition. He is about 70 years eld and is suffering from some kind of paralysis. „ Dan, Albert, Emma, Louise and Joel Goodaman, John and Emma Tiller, Mr. and Mrfc. Philip Aislman, Mr. and Mrs. George Moser ans daughter Eugene Schledenhauffert and Carl Klenbler left yesterday for their homes at Cisna Park, 111., after a short visit with friends here.

J. H. Biddle came near meeting with a serious injury Monday evening. While on his way to his home south of town Mr. Biddle was thrown from his rig, sustaining a dislocation of the right shoulder. He was brought to town and taken to Dr. Besser’s hospital where ! he was eared for during the night, going to his new home on South Ohio street to which place he was intending to remove Tuesday. Alexander Anderson., formerly of Remington, died at his home in Chicago Sunday afternoon of heart disease. He had been in his usual health up to the time of his demise, and died very suddenly and without pain. He left Remington some 30 years ago, where he was town. Marshal for a number of years, prior to the reign oY Elias Hollingsworth. His age was 62 years. He leaves three brothers, W. D., John and Gordan Anderson, and onfe sister, Miss J. D. Anderson, all of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Thornton Dobbins of Delphi, who were here to attend the burial, as were the latter’s husband and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hackley, also of Delphi. The remains were brought here Tuesday forenoon and immediate burial was made in the Remington cemetery.