Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 October 1914 — All Over The County [ARTICLE]

All Over The County

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ulm on Sunday. Chauncey Dexter of Rensselaer, wa* the guest of Miss Wilda Green Sunday. <3. §. Galbraith returned this week from four weeks spent in Washington county. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard ■Caster of south of town, Thursday, October 8, a son. Mrs. Will Banes returned Wednesday from a several weeks’ visit at Lawrenceville, 111. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lord of six miles northwest of town, Monday, Oct. 12, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weekley of Lowell, spent Saturday night with 1 Mr. and Mrs. John Howell.

Mrs. Matilda McCabe of Kankakee, 111., stopped off over night. Tuesday, with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Elmore. Mrs. Frank Case of Chicago, is spending two wrneks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Shand. Mr. and Mrs. George Lancaster of Kankakee, came Saturday to visit their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. John Howell.

Mrs. Ada Dobbins of Chicago, has been the guest of her brother, H. R. Hartman, and family since Wednesday of last week.

William Irwin and family and Mrs. J. B. Irwin who have been spending some time at White, S. Dak., returned home Friday.

Mrs. Grant Jones of Watseka, and her uaughter of Hoopeston, 111., spent Tuesday and Wednesday at George Nierengarten’s home. Wade Rawlings of Hutchison, Kan., came Friday evening for a visit with his mother, Mrs. S. J. Rawlings, and brother, Will Rawlings, and family.

The bunch who went to New York last week returned home Saturday. They were all well impressed with What they saw out there and some may buy.

Mrs. David Sheare'r and niece, Miss Gretchen Chappell, of Chicago, came Tueeday for an extended visit with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Chappell. 1 It is stated that we are to have another big oil supply tank erected here by a company who will compete with the Standard Oil Co., for the business of the town.

W. B. Ross entertained over Sunday two of his nephews and their wives from the neighborhood of Decatur, 111. They were Mr. and Mrs. Berry and Mr. and Mrs. Young. Lee Rush was rushing around early Saturday morning and treading on air, the caiuse thereof being the advent of another 10% pound boy at his home at 5 o’clock the same morning.

Fred Gay accompanied James Barber of south of town, to the Indianapolis state Hospital for Tubercolosis With which he is afflcted. The hospital is located at Rockville, and very beautifully situated Fred says, but needs many improvements. Miss Lizzie Stone, who was taken to the Logansport hospital a week or two ago, and returned without an operation, in a very critical condition, passed away at her home on Wednesday at 1 p, m. Funeral arrangements not completed as we go to pi;ess. Mrs. Annie Shide, a former resident, has been visiting here for the past week. She reports crops good in North Dakota,- that section not having been visited by the drough as in this vicinity. She raised a big quantity of potatoes this year and expects to ship a carload back here in a short time. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnston re-

turned home Wednesday from their trip to New York. They drove through in a handsome new Franklin six-cylinder car, they purchased while there. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Taylor, of Leroy, ill., who returned home this Thursday morning.

Jason Bickel is the proud possessor 6! a brand new hammer and ehisei, which were brought over by Peter Geib on his return from Germany. They are German made and the hammer is supposed to be a finishing hammer. Jason says they are too good to go on the job as he fears he would have a hard time retaining possession of them. Aninias Hensler and wife of near Kokomo, the former a nephew of Chris Hensler, visited at the Hensler home, north of town, from Friday until Monday. The visit was the occasion for a sort of reunion Sunday, at which time all the relatives in this community enjoyed a bounteous dinner and social good time. Mr. and Mrs. Aninias Hensler will also visit at Rensselaer and Mt. Ayr before returning home.

There is a petition being circulated and freely signed, for the construction of a stone road under the three mile law*, extending from a point on the range line three miles north of town and thence east three miles to the county line. The construction will probably not be commenced for some time as there are three other roads to be constructed under the same law in this township and they must be taken care of first.

SOUTH AMERICA.

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Grouns were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Earl Foulks and Lewis Hyman were in Monon Saturday night. George Havens took supper with his son, John, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ogle spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Grouns.

Miss Marie Fisher went to Monticello Saturday to spend Sunday with friends there.

Mr. and Mrs. Manse Beaver called on Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hamilton Sunday afternoon.

The dance at Johnson’s was very well attended Saturday night, and all reported a fine time.

There will be a box social at Center school Saturday night, Oct. 24. Everybody come and bring a box. Mr. and Mrs. William Vanatta spent Sunday with William Harris. Their infant baby is very sick at this writing.

Mrs. Caster of Steger, 111., who has been visiting her son, George Caster, for the past few weeks, returned home Sunday. Now don'i forget about the box supper at Center school. Be sure and. work hard this week, boys, so you’ll have a full pocketbook.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Beaver and two children and Mrs. Nelson Anderson o£ Michigan, called on the former's Drbttrer, Jake Beaver, and wife Sunday afternoon.

Orland. Ernest, Goldie and Sylvia Beaver, Blossom Grouns, Leona and Clifford Ogle, Jennie Harwell, Russell Critser add Ernest Harris spent Sunday afternoon with Anna and Earl Caster. The young folks of Milroy are organizing a young people’s Christian Endeavor, and we want everybody to come and enjoy it. The subject next Sunday night will be, “The Building Up of Our Endeavor.” Come early, about 6:30 p. m., as Rev. R. B. Wright will assist us in the meeting and also preach at 7:30.

ROSELAWN.

Lewis firoOke was a Rensselaer visitor Sunday. Fred Fuller was visiting his family here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Brooke moved to the Adams ranch Monday. Oliver Stoner of Morocco, democratic candidate for assessor, and F.

<’. Rich of Brook, democratic candidate for treasurer, were looking after their political interests here Saturday. lJr. (’. M. Rice has purchased an auto and drove it home Monday eve--ning. J. \V. (Tooke made his regular Sunday visit with his family at Rensselaer. H. 11. Nelson and family and Mbs. Brooke autoed to Rensselaer Sunday ’ afternoon. J. J. Mulder came near having a s serious accident Monday on returning from Fair Oaks in his auto. He I collided with a young man by the; name of Truelly, from near Rensselaer, who was on a motorcycle, in-1 juring the young man’s right leg con-' siderably, otherwise he was seemingly uninjured. Mr. Mulder brought him to Roselawn and he was accompanied to Rensselaer by Frank Goff. Mr. Truelly's motorcycle was buried in the sand and had to be dug out, but he said lie did not blame Mr! Mulder as the accident was unavoidable, ,j

BAUM’S BRIDGE.

C. D. Shook of Demotte, was in these parts last Friday. Mrs. Ed Sherman of Porter county, called on Mrs. Austin White Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Craley did shopping at Kouts last Saturday. Everett Finney, the road supervisor of this road district, finished his road work in this vicinity last Friday. The Misses Mary Morehouse and Bessie Rich, accompanied by Harry -Vlochler, called on friends in Porter county Saturday evening. Win. Grube has joined the army of autoists. Bill has learned that the cussed, iron hearted beast doesn't know that “whoa” means stop. Elder W. S. Bagley of Chicago, w ill deliver bible lectures at the Brey school house next Saturday evening and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. All are invited. No collection are taken at these services. While starting a gasoline engine a few days ago, Tip Wiseman got his arm caught in such a w T ay as to give him a very bad strain. That he escaped a very severe injury is surely a streak of good luck.

McCOYSBURG.

Jessie Brown came home from Frankfort Sunday morning. Mrs. R. V. Johns spent a few days with her son, Robert, and wife. Mrs. Grant Lutz spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. D. W. Johnson. Clayton Ward and George Herr were Monon goers Saturday evening. Mrs. Charles Ferguson and children spent the first of the week at Monon.

George Meadows of Watseka, 111., spent Sunday with his neice, Mrs. r! V. Johns, and family. .

Miss Ethel Widner of Monon, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Chas. Ferguson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burton of Ohio, are spending a few days visiting with his sister, Mrs. Levi. Herr, and family.

Chester Miller and Alice Stevenson spent Sundaly eve at Lester Warren’s at Lee, and w*ere entertained by a graphophone.

MT. AYR.

\From the Brook Reporter.) Born, to Mr. and Mrs. James Holley on Friday, a son. Mr. and Mrs. John Carpenter of Chicago, are visiting with Fred Standish and family. Mrs. George Johnson and her guest Mrs. Horsewood l , spent Friday with friends in Foresman, , Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Miller visited with their daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Goff, at Kentland.

Ben Romine and wife of Bradley, 111., motored through in his machine and spent the past week with relatives and friends.

Mrs. C. J. Hopkins received word that her nephew, Harry Hain, who lives in Mt. Vernon, Texas, was killed in a boiler explosion on Thursday of last week.

The republicans of Jackson tp., held a caucus in the Odd Fellows’ hall for the purpose of nominating the township ticket. The following nominations were made: Geo. Hop-

kins, trustee; Edgar Steward, assessor; L. E. Ponsler, contsable; James Lyons, Grant Clark and William Herron, advisory board, and Dan Hirst, road supervisor.

Mrs. Ella Rimer of Mt. Ayr, and Mr. John Schultz of Missouri, were quietly married in Kentland on Thursday, Oct. Bth. Mrs. Rimer is well known* to our people, having lived here all of her life. The groom is not known to the people here, yet he with his bride received the hearty congratulations of a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Schultz will move to their home in Missouri in the near future.

WOLCOTT. [From The Enterprise.]

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Rauch, Saturday, Oct. 10, a son. Miss Irene Turner of Rensselaer, was the guest the forepart of the week of Miss Goldie Scriptey. Mrs. Fred Braugh and son, Lowell, were over Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Warne, at Seafield. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Downey of Chalmers, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Beard. Mr. and Mrs. E. G, Boicourt went to Rensselaer Sunday to attend the f uneral of Mrs. William Baker, mother of Mrs. C. T. Boicourt. George Crpsby and father-in-law,

Henry Shuman, who have been spending the past ten days at Corydon, ' visiting friends and looking after business interests, returned -home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn, Mrs. J. H. Delzell, Miss Berta McDonald and Paul Spangle returned home Monday afternoon after a few' days’ visit with Mr. Dunn’s son, Edgar Dunn, of Hartford City. # The trip was made Via auto. Work on the Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Company elevator is progressing nicely. The office building is up and workmen are finishing the interior. On the elevator the' workmen have the framework up some six or seven feet above the foundation.

BROOK.

[From The Reporter.] Mrs. Ben Price went to Stone Bluff Wednesday to visit friends a few days. Mrs. Wesley Boswell went to Goodland Tuesday to visit relatives a few days. Born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. William Todd, southeast of Brook, a nine pound boy. The Misses Edith Park and Eunice Park and Bernice Clark spent Saturday in Chicago. Mts. Ed Wilson and son went to Chicago Heights Saturday to visit relatives a few days. Mrs. Nason Tournier and daughter went to Remington Monday to visit relatives for a few days. Art Mayhew and family of Rensselaer spent Sunday with Mrs. Mayhew’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Waling. Mrs. Pauline Herath and her son Otto were appointed administrators of. the estate of the late Peter Herath.

Mrs. Spoor returned to her hojue in Goodland Monday after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. John Hayes.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mayhew and sons and Mr. W. D. Mayhew motored to Logansport Sunday and spent the day with relatives. Wm. Ulyatt and wife, Mrs. Osborn and Amos Agate returned from Michigan on Tuesday after having spent about a week in Hartford and White Pigeon, Michigan. They report the Brook residents of these place doing well and pleased with their new home.

Frank £ordon Eaton, brother to Wm. Eaton of Brook, was one of the members of the English Cruiser, Dominion, which assisted in the sinking of the three German Cruisers at the beginning of the war. He writes that this is a *sample of what they will do if they can coax the Germans out.

MEDARYVILLE.

[From The Advertiser.] Mrs. Samuel Archer and son, Alfred, visited relatives at Kouts last week. Mrs. Joel Spriggs and daughter-in-law, Mrs. David Spriggs, are both

very seriously ill at their homes in Walker tp. Messrs. Ed Rohman, Alley Miller and John Antcliff spent last Friday in Winamac.

Mr. and Mrs. . Henry Kruger left last Saturday for a several days’ visit with their son, Otto Kruger, at Frankfort. Mrs. M. V. Shesler of South Chicago, a daughter of Constable Henry Ballard, of this place, is reported low with consumption. Mrs. J. W. Paris of Chicago, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Clark, from Friday of last week to Tuesday of this week. Emory Elliott and children of Winamac, attended the funeral of the latter’s grandmother, Mrs. Swader, who died Friday of last week. Francis Lee Stump and Amelia Malchow'. He is the son of G. W. Stump and wife of Medaryville, and she a daughter of Jacob Malchow and wife of Francesville. They were married at the latter town on the first day of the month by Rev. E. Miller.

Six auto-loads of K. of P’s from this place attended the annual K. of P. county meeting at Star City last Tuesday evening, making the largest delegation of Pythians from any town in the county, outside of Star City*. Our “boys” report a good time and royal treatment at the hands of their Star City brethren. Mrs. Ophelia Jones, wife of Dr. H. G. Jones, died Wednesday evening about 9:15, aged about 53 years. Although Mrs. Jones had been ailing for a number of months, her « death at this time was rather unexpected. Services were held at the M. E. church in this town yesterday morning at 10:00 o’clock. The body was taken to Winamac for burial, interment taking place at 2:30 yesterday afternoon.

GOOULAND.

[From The Herald.] Miss Helen Gray has gone to LaCrosse, Ind., for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Clifford Cottrell. Miss Georgian Gibeault of Moraence, 111., is here the guest of her sister, Mrs. Schuyler Michaels, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner of Mount Pleasant, Pa., came Monday for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. S. A. Griffith, and husband. George Thompson and wife were here from Villa Grove, 111., over Sunday the guests of the former’s mother, Mrs. Wm. Thompson. Miss Ella Brook left last Friday evening for Peru, ind., where she entered the Duke’s hospital as a trained nurse. Her sister, Clara, is the head nurse.

Mrs. Jerry McGraw and daughter, Sadie, left Tuesday morning for Fulton, Ind., for a two weeks’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. T. D. Kenney, and family. , Albert Gray, H. C. Gray and Mr. and Mrs. C. Cottrell motored to Crawfordsville, Ind., last Saturday to attend the Gray reunion. Charles Baron of Plainfield, -ill., who spent the last few days with his cousins, Mrs. Garret Mead, Mrs. John Pothuisje and Ed Robinson, returned to his home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Johnson left last Saturday for a visit with relatives in Chebanse, 111., and Chicago. From the latter place they will go to Michigan for a visit with relatives.

Albert Ploutz and daughter, Anna, left Thursday morning for Ottawa, 111., for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. P. Buda'h, and family. Mr. Ploutz expects to return in two weeks, but Miss Anna will remain for a month’s visit.

Mrs. Thomas Gray had for dinner guests Sunday, Mrs. George Wright of Charles City! Iowa; Mrs. Anna McQuode, of Hamilton, X. Y.'; Mr. and Mrs. Win. Gray, of Winamac; Miss Kittie Hogan of Goodland; Mr. and Mrs. David Finnessy, of Union township.

Benjamin Paul, of Tacoma, Wash., called on his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Henry Paul, this week. Mr. Paul operates a foundry in Tacoma and the European war has cut off his supply of raw material and he has been in the east buying material with which to operate. He stopped off enroute home.