Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1914 — Page 4

News Notes of Nearby Towns

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REMINGTON. [From The Press.] REMINGTON R. R. TIME TABLE. No. 318 k East bound 7:38 a. m. No. 331 West bound 9:01 a. m. No. 340 East bound 5:09 a. m. No. 319 ! West bound 5:33 p. m.

Everett McCollough is spending the week in Chicago. Fred Griffin of Monticello was a Remington visitor Monday. Miss Daisy Ott has gone to Bloomington for the winter term of school. Marion Coover, who has been on the sick list for a week, is about again. George Hoover, of Kokomo, Ind., is the guest of his brother, Horace, and family since Tuesday. Leonard Foster returned to Chicago Sunday evening after a week’s visit with his mother here. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stone and son of Marion, spent several days with grandmother Stone during the holidays. b Miss Maggie Meehan returned to Champaign, Sunday, after a visit of several day.-- here during the holidays. ; Mrs. Bert Cowgill and son, Alonzo,' and daughter, Bertha, returned Saturday evening from a visit with friends at Wabash. Dr. Rose M. Remmek. optical s’ “cialist of Rensselaer, will be at t..e Griffith House, Friday, Jan. 16. Eyes examined, glasses fitted. Misses Ethel Green and Avis Crowder returned to East Chicago Sunday, after a visit among friends and relatives here during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stoner, of Valparaiso, were guests of the Denham, Harner and Green families several days of the last week returning home Monday. Frank Fisher, wife and sister-in-law went to Indianapolis today where the former will attend a meeting of the State Mutual Insurance Company Association. J. R. McCollough was a Indianapolis visitor the first of the week and got to Thaw dance while there aigjhvell as some other “handsome dames. James Hollingsworth and wife were called to Blue Island, 111., yesterday to be tT>he bedside of Wm. Hannerhan, who is near death. Mr. Hannerhan formerly lived on a farm near Lochiel.

GOODLAND. [From The Herald.] Kittie Fox returned from Remington Wednesday morning, after a visit there with friends. Miss Denelda Alexander went to Remington Wednesday evening for a visit there with friends. Mrs. Josephine Ert, of Indianapolis, is here the guest of her daughter, Mrs. V. B. Korner, and family. Father Schmitt, of Remington, passed through Goodland Tuesday enroute to Chicago to visit relatives. Mrs. Grace Weber and little son, Kenneth, of Eklae, Mont., is here the guest of her father, Sophrey Brucker. Frank Pierce arrived here from Indianapolis Tuesday morning for a short visit here at the C. L. Constable home. Mrs. Chet Dexter returned to her home in Remington Monday after a visit here with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Kless Dexter. Chas. Spinney, of Madison, Wis., was here the latter part of last week and the first of this the guest of his brother, A. J., and family. Miss Bessie Getting, who has spent several weeks’ visiting home folks at Hartford, Mich., visited with Goodland friends the first of this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Simpson of Logansport, are here visiting their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Wilson, of Wadena. and Mrs. P. A. Fair of Earl Park. Mrs. Blanchard Elmore returned to her home in Remington Monday evening after a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Harley Hall, who has been quite sick. Miss Faith Crowden and Clara Allen have resigned their positions on the local telephone exchange since the first of the year, and Miss Mae •Conway and Fanny Hoover have taken their places. Edward Stanford, who moved here from Sheldon last month, purchased the Lowman Bros, restaurant Monday. He took immediate possession *®d. fares well to do a prosperous business. Mr. Stanford traded a residence property at Wolcott in as part payment. Consideration 52,000. ’

MEDARYVILLE. [From The Advertiser.] Miss Emma Busch returned to Lafayette last Sunday, after two weeks’ visit at home. Miss Vangie Long went to Lafayette Saturday where she has a position in a millinery store.

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mj Items of Interest Ji from surrounding Towns, Tersely Told, Chronicling the Happenings In the Territory Adjacent to the Jasper County Metropolis.

John Baughman and wife of Montana are visiting the former’s sister, Mrs. Hester Riggs, of this place. Alexander Hamilton, formerly of this place but now of Wheatfield, Ind., has been very sick, but latest information received by his son here pronounces him somewhat improved. James P. F. .■ of ’•tlchland Center. M is.. made a flying visit here last week. His brother, Amos, returned with him to his home, both transacting business in Chicago enroute. Amos returned Monday. Last Saturday evening a horse and buggy, the property of Mr. Wm. Gaddis. was stolen from a hitch rack and, although posses in autos and teams started in pursuit as soon as the theft was discovered, not a trace of the outfit was found. Although the search was kept up all night and part of the next day, the parties returned one by one empty handed,weary and discouraged. The news of the theft had of course been flashed broadcast in evefy direction but nothing was heard until late Tuesday' afternoon when word was received from Lakeville, a town about 12 miles south of South Bend stating that a horse and buggy answering the description was there; Air. Gaddis and Constable Ballard immediately left, for the place; arriving there the former identified his property, but the thief had idsappeared. The latter drove into Lakeville early Monday morning and driving up to a hitch rack and leaving the buggy he flit. The horse stood there all day Monday until kind people took him to a livery barn.

FRANCESVILLE. [From The Tribune.] Mrs. Ross Nelson went to Danville, 111., Tuesday to visit relatives. Miss Lowry of Pulaski, is the guest of - her cousin, Miss Hazel Lowry, south of town. Ben and William Molitor of Payne, Ohio, were here last week visiting with friends and relatives. The marriage of Morrow Hathaway and Miss Agnes Hoffman occurred at Winamac, Tuesday. Mrs. Herman Ahler is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. T. M. Callahan, at Rensselaer. Cyrus Ball went to Wabash yesterday to visit with his son, Charles, who has been sick for some time. Mrs. Cynthia Garrigues left yesterday for St. Louis, where she will visit for several weeks with her son, Rev. Casper Garrigues, # Mr., and Mrs. Henry Kopka and daughter, returned to Indianapolis Monday after visiting with friends and relatives the past week. ■ - John Weaver pf Winamac, was appointed superintendent of gravel roads by the county commissioners Monday. ' Tony Ahler of Antigo, Wis., who has been the guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ahler, west of town, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Messersmith of Hanging Grove, entertained several Monday evening at progressive cards. Those present were Edward McCormick, Leona Quinn. James Quinn, Mary McCormick. Wayne Smith ami Gertrude Quinn.

MT. AYR. (From the Brook Reporter.) John Carter, of Claypool, is visiting friends and relatives here for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ponsler spent New Year s day. with the former’s parents in Columbia City. Mrs. James Shindler returned New Year’s day from a two weeks’ visit with relatives and friends near Claypool. Miss Hazel Kenton of Mitchell. So. Dak., came Tuesday to pay her cousin. Miss Nelle Parker an extended visit. Our town marshal resigned his position at the last meeting of the board, and we understand no other has been appointed. Mrs. Otto Bengston and Miss Anna Nielander were Goodland visitors Wednesday. The latter was having some dental work done. Several students from the Jasper county schools visited the Mt. Ayr schools Thursday, January Ist, it being their New Year’s holiday. Mrs. Jasper Wright's sister, Mrs. Deaver of Indianapolis, who has been visiting the former for some time, will return home today. Charles Harris, who is studying electrical engineering at Purdue," returned to school Monday morning after having spent a two weeks’ vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Harris.

BROOK. [From The Reporter.] Miss Ethel Kennedy, of Morocco, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Borklund on Wednesday. Mt. Jesse Rudd and wife, of Forest, 111., were guests of Mr. and Mrs Howard Myers last week. Mrs. Rudd is a sister of Mrs. Myers. Most; of the Hill fafnily were assisted to leave town Thursday. They have been a care for some time and wanted to go to Oiney, 111., and the transportation was furnished them. Mrs. Anderson Bigger and children from Goodland, and John Bigger and hi s mother from the southern part of the state were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Link Light this week.

WQLCOTT. [From The Enterprise.] Daniel Farney was a Remington visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Phillip Stortz spent Wednesday in Remington. Charles T. Martin of Kentland,

spent Thursday here with his sons, Elmer and Chas. Martin. Miss Opal Sigman is visiting friends at Rensselaer. James Lilves of Remington, was a Wolcott visitor Thursday. J. E. Blake of Remington, was a Wolcott visitor Thursday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bruner, Sunday, Jan. 4, a son. Miss Grace Sigman visited with friends at Rensselaer the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters of Idaville, came Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Harve Watson. Mrs. Frank Beacham of Thorntown, came Saturday' to visit her sister, Mrs. Frank Bruner. Mrs. Frank Mattox and Mrs. C. W. Sentman went to Sheldon Monday to visit the former’s sister, Mrs. Geo. Crowl. Vinton Armington, who has been in the west! for the past three or four months, returned home Wednesday evening. Ggprge Schuman and family of Georgetown, Ind., moved their household goods here this week and will make their home east of town. A very quiet wedding was solemnized at Hotel Ferguson, New Year’s morning at seven o'clock, when Miss Myrtle Ferguson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ferguson, was united in marriage to Mr. Landis S. Holderman of Paxton. 111., Rev. T. J. Reder performing the ceremony.

Wolcott has presented the appearance of a city the past three days, the main streets of the town being blockaded, with corn wagons from early morning until late in the evening. At one time Wednesday, 120 wagons were waiting to be unloaded, one elevator alone taking in over 2 1,000 bushels of corn that day. The home of Mrs. Anna White was the scene of a pleasant surprise Saturday morning, when she returned from town she found the Black Oak Ladies’ Aid and neighbors assembled and a bounteous dinner prepared. The occasion was her birthday anniversary. After a pleasant afternoon together the guests departed wishing their hostess many happy returns of the day. A pretty home wedding was solem'nized Thursday. Jan. 1, at high noon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Scripter, when their- daughter Miss Zeva Scripter, became the bride Simmons of Kentland. The young people will remain at the home of the bride’s parents until March first, after which they will be at home to their friends in Kentland, Ind. William Wynekoop was born on May 21. 1835, at Kirklin, Ind., and died Dec. 31. 1913, at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 10 days. He was the sixth child of 12 children born to William and Margaret Wynekoop and has survived all of said children, having passed away on the above date at the residence of his son. Dr. Charles I. Wynekoop of 4901 Sheridan Road, Chicago.

PARR. Martha Schreeg has returned to Chicago. Miss Ocie Wood was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. Mrs. J. Plondjeck was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. Stanley Brusnahan called on Jimmy Babcock Saturday. Clara and Lucy Brusnahan spent over Sunday with home folks. • ■'l Several from here attended the . dance at J. Kosta’s Saturday. I Quite a few from here attended the ; revival meetings at the Rose Bud church. i Harvey Myers and Ed Gilmore at- > tended the dance at Fair Oaks Saturday eve. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blankenbaker Sunday. Mrs. Sfiaefer has been down with rheumatism again, but is on the mend at present. Mrs. Schreeg and daughter, Mrs. H. Thomas, visited Mrs. Etta Clemens of near Surrey Wednesday. N. Gunyon and daughter, Luvie, Lois Meader and Mrs, Schreeg weie guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Price ot Surrey, Thursday evening.

Notice to Heirs, Creditors and I.eg- » atees. _ln the matter of the Estate or Simon Phillips, deceased, in the Jasper Court. February Term, 1914. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, Jidirs and legatees of Simon deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper Circuit Court, on Thursday, the 12th day of February, 1914, being the day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of Frea A. Phillips, executor of said decedent, and show cause if any, why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested, are also notified to appear in said Court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. FRED A. PHILLIPS, Executor. C. G. Spitler, Attorney for Estate.

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The Porcelain Tower

Or Bow Two Americans Were Saved

By CLARISSA MACKIE

Dick Evans sat up in bed and sleepily rubbed his eyes. Again came a cautious kuoek at his door. “Come in!" he called impatiently, and as the sleek head of his Chinese house boy appeared in the aperture he added, “What's the matter, Fan Soo?’’ Fan Soo closed the door softly and tiptoed to the bed. "Him Smiss man boy bring hit. Huily up!” Evans took the note and read the brief cipher message it contained. 1 hen he manufactured a very successful yawn and dismissed the beady eyed Chinese. “Breakfast quick'! Sabe, San Foo? Dust out- of here now!" Fan Soo dusted out, or it might more aptly be termed as “melting from view.” ■

Alone, Dick Evans worked with lightning rapidity. He was in and out of his bath in a jiffy, quickly dressed in fresh white linen and packing a few valuables in his po< kets. When he left -the room there was that he valued contained therein, not even a scrap of paper. After a hasty breakfast he left his bungalow and went down the Canton road toward the city. As the agent of a large importing house in Canton he preferred to live in the suburbs of that rather unfriendly and seething city. His position was very uncertain. Five times,had the agents of his house been driven away by the hostility of the natives and each time had they with customary English doggedness returned to the scene of battle. Now things were rather different. With the country in a state of revolution. south China warring against the northern provinces, it was only a question of days before he would be com-

THE DISGUISE WAS PERFECT.

p&lled to vacate not only his bungalow on the Canton road, but his offices in the city as well. lhe blow had fallen this morning. The “chit - ’ or note that Smith had sent him had contained a few words of warning. A company of soldiers bound nortti would leave the city at 9 o'clock, and that meant that their passage would be marked by robbery and perhaps worse. Dick Evans was going to the house of bis friend, James Smith, and together they might escape if they could leach the city, although it was whispered that all the traveled roads, were Infested with murderous bandits. It was a good three miles to the Smith place, and when he reached it he found it quite deserted save for a fat comprador sunning himself in the gateway of the compound. He gave forth surly answers to Dick’s questions.

Five hundred yards beyond the compound gate Dick came to the old porcelain tower that is a historic feature on the Canton road. Built many centuries before as the private retreat of a rich mandarin, the exquisite porcelain paintings that adorned its inner walls sire still admired. Now the tower was deserted save by bats and rats, and it was whispered among the Chinese that devils haunted its many stories.

As Dick passed the old tower there came the sound of a familiar voice—lt came in a whisper—that voice of James Smith, and it hastened Dick’s steps toward the tower until be was standing in its tall shadow. “Dodge in here. I’ll tell you when I see you. Come up to the top floor!” Dick cast a swift glance around the countryside and saw not a human being. He darted into the deep embrasure of the doorway and found himself at the foot of a winding, rickety ttairway. At last he reached the ninth floor.

where Smith was waiting for him'with pallid, drawn face and haggard eyes that had not known sleep for many hours. “Cut in here so I can close up the place. The rascals will be about onr ears in no time!" be exclakned. “You received my chit?" “An hour ago. What are you doing here?” “Walt. Come with me.” Smith led the way to a door painted with another red dragon and opened it, admitting his friend to the gloomy interior of a large room. “Here we are, and here we remain until fate chooses to release us,” said Smith gloomily as he faced Dick within the locked room. “Have a light, can't you?” was Dick’s first question. Presently a lantern diffused soft light around the dusty room, which was lined with niches, in each one of which was a rather battered idol. Except for a straw paflet on the floor, a jug of water and a bowl of rice, the room was empty. * “What are you,doing here?” asked Dick

“Had a tip from a Chinese friend that our bouses were to be looted and burned today. I sent you word, and I ve taken refuge here after making an observation from the pinnaclq and seeing the brigands coming from one direction and the soldiers from another. Between the two forces our bones would be picked quite clean.” "After they pass we can get away?’' asked Dick thoughtfully. “Maybe." smiled Smith, “provided they don't take it into their heads to level thq. tower to the ground.” “Wish we could give them a stiff scare. You know they are rather suspicious of this place.” “I know it. Give me time to think." For a long time Smith sat on the floor with his head in his hands. At last he arose and uttered a triumphant

whoop. He darted to a carved chest thrust in one corner and from it dragged stiff robes of yellow brocade, soiled and dusty and almost falling to pieces with great age. “If they linger along till dusk I think I can scare them stiff with this priestly garb." he chuckled. “You know one of the traditions connected with this place concerns an old priest of Buddha who starved himself to death in the tower in order to attain celestial rewards. The superstitious say that sometimes the spirit of this old priest comes back to the tower, hungry and forlorn, and cries for food and drink. I shall be that old priest for awhile. Watch me!" When Smith's tall, gaunt frame was wrapped in the yellow robe and a black satin cap was stuck on his dark hair Dick confessed himself amazed at the resemblance to a Buddhist priest painted on one of the porcelain panels of the stairway. The disguise was perfect. . ■ The two men sat and talked beside a ,tiny window that gave a view of the road to the city. “If they only wait until dusk we can scare 'em off. and then we can get away.” Smith repeated over and over again.

The day wore on, and. although they caught occasional glimpses of, approaching soldiers, they did not make much progress, for there were much halting and disputing. It was almost twilight when a company of ragged soldiers stirred the thick white dust of the road, near the porcelain tower. • They’re going to halt there, just as I thought. They’re taking pot shots at the tower. See the ancient cannon they are dragging along.” Dick looked out and saw all the things Smith described. He saw more, for he noticed that they were preparing to load the cannon and gunners were pointing it toward the porcelain tower. ;

“Deuce take it. we're in for it now!” muttered Smith. “Get into your robes. Scare ’em off. man. You can do it. I know the Chinese like a book. They’ll streak it if they see that old yellow back on the balcony of the tower.” Thus Dick encouraged his friend while he helped Smith into the yellow robe. While the gunners were loading the cannon there came the sound of fierce cries from the south, and a band of tattered brigands came racing through the dust of the road. j At the same Instant Smith stepped through a door that led to a small balcony that encircled the tower and, lifting his arms in their flowing sleeves, shrilled down at them a mixture of American slang and bad Chinese that hushed the riotous crowd below.. ' How long he stood there he never knew, but his arms grew' stiff and useless and his neck cramped with Its rigid attitude.

The long silence of the crowd below w'as broken at last by a shrill screech of" terror from a brigand. That was the signal for panic. In ten minutes the long dusty road was empty and a full moon smiled wanly over the place where superstition still held sway. “Ten years from now this could not happen." said Smith as lie entered the city that night with Dick beside him. “The last remnants of superstition and ignorance are flying northward this very moment lashed by their own fears. China has awakened, yawned and nodded off again for another forty winks. After that—well, we’ll ail have to keep pretty wide awake to keep up with her.” Dick Evans, who saw a very profitable business going to the dogs, nodded ruefully. “There’s just one coilsola tion In the whole affair,” he murmured, “and that Is that it forms an excellent excuse for getting back into God’s country again, and I’m going.”

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