Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1914 — All Over The County [ARTICLE]

All Over The County

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Al■on, on Monday, Dec. 7th, ason. Miss Dallas Miller is assisting in Spencer’s variety store during the Christmas trade. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broadie and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ott returned Tuesday evening from their trip to New York. Mrs. Minnie P. Todd of Ft. Wayne, arrived Saturday evening for a several weeks' visit at the home of Chris Roush. Miss Laura Peck went to Montl<Sfilo Thursday to assist in Hi. H. Bowman’s jewelry store during the holiday rdsh. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Beaty of Green City, Mo., visited with their uncle and aunt H. H. Walker from Friday until Monday morning. Charles Roush and family drove through from Onward, Thursday, in their auto for a visit among relatives here, returning'home Saturday morning. Mrs. Frank Peck spent Sunday in Idaville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Tedford. Curtis Tedford of. St. Louis, was also there. Mra Peck reports her father as being very poorly. Miss A. F. Chesterton, who has been visiting in Watseka and Sheldon, 111., came to Remington Wednesday before going to Lafayette for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. J. B. Shaw, and other friends. Mrs. Howard Jones went to a hospital at Ft. Wayne last week and on Friday was operated upon and seemed to be getting along very nicely at last reports. Howard returned home Monday morning. Mrs. Nellie Moore, who figured in the recent trial at Monticello last week, was married to Homer R. Payne, Dec. 4, immediately after the trial was over. Mr. Payne is the son of Samuel N. Payne of this town ship. C. H. Peck returned Wednesday from Ashville, N. Y., and reports his

brother, Ed, as some better, but that they thought best to take him to a hospital in Jamestown, for a short time, where he could have complete rest and careful attention to diet. Our old friend John McCollough has taken another change of Venue, and removed his case (and family) to the Benton county seat. He has now taken a job with Brother Robey of the Benton Review, and says he is glad to get back into the game again. The little Troxell girl, who was kicked by a horse a few weeks ago and lay out in the cold for several hours, has been in the hospital at Lafayette ever since. She was brought home Wednesday, however, very much improved and it is now considered likely that she will recover completely. Stella, the nine months’ old child of Mr. and Mrs. A. Schankerman, died at an early hour Thursday morning. The child has been) very low for several weeks, her illness starting from a case of pneumonia, and developing into brain trouble. The remains was taken to South Bend the same morning for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Myers left Thursday morning for a three weeks trip in the east. They will go from here direct to Fredericksburg, Pa., where they will visit with Mr. Myers’ father.. From there they will go to Washington, D. C., and after a visit at the national capital will take in Baltimore, New York City and possibly Boston, returning home via Harrisburg and Pittsburg. G. I. Thomas closed a deal this week whereby he disposes o*T a twothirds interest in the implement business which he has conducted tn this pljce for several years. The parties to the deal are Messrs. Fowler and Norris, the latter at Tipton, Ind., and the former who has been occupying Mr. Norris’ farm 4% miles northeast of town. Mr. Thomas re tained a third interest in the business which will be managed by Orville Thomas, his nephew. Information that the wife of John Westfall, well known here, died at her home in Kansas City, Mo., on the 17th of November, from a cancer. The remains were brought back to Indiana for burial and interred at Stone Bluff. She was a woman of perhaps 30 to 35 years of age, and

leaves besides a husband, four children, three daughters and a son. Mr. and Mrs. Westfall are well known her where they resided for a short time last year, before leaving for Kansas City. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs had b|g doings here last Friday. The affair was a district meeting of Jasper county but there were people here from various places to participate. Among those present from out o f town were the President of the Rebekah Assembly Mrs. Ella M. Shaw of Bloomington, Ind., and W M. Neuer, Pas Grand Master of Indianapolis, and Rev. Gibson Wilson of Oxford. There were between 100 and 150 present from over the county. A very interesting program was given which consisted of music, recitations, readings, etc., and a short address by Rev. Wilaon, former pastor here. An orchestra from Rensselaer was present and rendered some very pleasing music. Light refreshments were served after the meeting. Tha three churches of the town served supper for the lodges and their guests. *

Be sure and look at our Xmas neckwear. All shapes and colors.— C. EARL DUVALL. FRANCESVILLE. [From Th* Tribune.] Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Crist Huppert, Tuesday night, a son. Agent Stigleman reports 26,220 pounds of poultry shipped from here in nine days by express. Miss Bess Getting came from Kentland, Thursday evening to visit with Miss Pearl Geyer. She returned Monday morning. Henry Bechdolt and Mrs. J. V. Bechdolt went to Kokomo Saturday to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bechdolt. Mrs. Chas. E. Hubbard and Mrs. E. R. Burget returned from Rushville Sunday evening, where they had for a month. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Sharrer have returned from Guthrie, Okla., where they made an extended visit with Dr. and Mrs. F. L. Sharrer. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Von Tobel lhave returned to Fairbury, 111., having visited a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Vpn Tobel. Mrs. Hank Ballard of Medaryville, went to Lafayette Monday to have an operation upon her eyes, her Sight having slightly retarded for some time. The champion corn busker is reported to be Herman Arnes, who husked 108 bushels and 60 pounds in six hours on the C. W. Bussell farm in Hanging Grove tp., Jasper county. Mrs. Lewis Lehman was called to Green Valley, 111., Friday to attend

the funeral of her sister’s Musband, John Gibbons, who was killed Thursday when he fell from a warehouse which was under construction. Joseph .Earl of the Lafayete Soldiers’ Home, who has been the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Reish, returned home. Saturday morning. He and Mrs. Earl formerly lived here and later at Frankfort. They are now living cozily at the Soldiers' Home. Death came to an excelent young man late Monday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brandenburg in Barkltey tp. The cause of his death was tuberculosis, from which he had been sick most of the time during tho past two years. His age was 19 years, and he was born at Fowler in February, 1894. The funeral was held at ths family residence this Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial was made in the cemetery east of Fran cesville. He was a young man of exemplary habits and had just began to arrive at manhood’s young estate when the fatal affliction came that ended his bright and useful canapr. He was uncomplaining during illness, being cheerful at times and apparently resigned to the inevitable. He leaves to mouTn besides his parents, two brothers and four sisters, James R. Brandenburg of Francesville, Samuel Brandenburg of Gillam. Mrs. August Tlgler of Gillam, Mrs. Levi Walters of Beaver. Misses Nellie and Mary Brandenburg who are at home, besides a wide circle of friends.

GOODLAND. [From The Herald.] Mrs. J. C. Rice visited with relatives in Remington Tuesday. Chris Stckinger and son, Walter, went Tuesday to Ashland, O„ on business for the former. Miss Iva Carlock of North Ver. non, Ind., is visiting with her brother, T. €., at Monticello. Mrs. John Hall of Kokomo, visited here this week with her sister, Mrs. E. Norton, and family. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Griffith of Findley, came this week for a visit here with their son, Rev. S. A., and wife. James Round, aged 95, is quite sick at the home of "his son, L. Round, in the northwest part of town. Mrs. Walter Yochem of Milroy, Minn., came this week for a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shepard. Mrs. Wm. Thompson has returned home after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her sons, George and Will, and wives at Villa Grove, 111. Miss Alma Mooney of Brook, and Mr. Russell D. Moore of Long Point,

[lll., were married at the home of the bride in Brook on Thanksgiving day. They will make their future home at Long Point, near which place the groom has a farm. Fire destroyed E. A. Perkins’ barn just west of the corporation limits on west “Jasper street, last Friday night, between eleven and twelve o’clock. James Stoddard had the barn rented and had been keeping his horses there, but the barn was vacant at this time. The origin of the Are is unknown—but it is supposed that a match played an important part.

MT. AYR. (From the Brook Reporter ). Mrs. George Johnson and son, Frank, spent Friday in Rensselaer. Miss Kate Clifton of Flora, spent the past week with her many friends at this place. t Archie Lee spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives and friends at Rbnsselaer. Miss Pauline Saylor of Valparaiso, 'with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Shindler returned to her home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Young of An deson, spent the latter part of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Drullinger. Miss Jessie Merry came down from Chicago last week and will spend the winter with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Merry, Miss Addie Harris and her friend, Miss Jackson of Rensselaer, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goff and little son of KeaJ.land, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Goff’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Miller. Ed Harris, George Corbin, W. A. Shindler, Joe Lewis, Jay Miller and L. E. Ponsler went on a fishing trip to the Kankakee on Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. George Hopkins entertained a company of relatives and friends to dinner on Sunday in honoi of Mrs. Spangler and Miss Pauline Saylor. Clarence Dbwney came home from Ade, where he has been working on a farm the past summer and will spend the winter with his father, Rev. C. E.. Downey.

BROOK. [From The Reporter.] Miss Edith Jones spent Thursday and Friday in Chicago. Howard Griggs left Saturday foi a few days’ visit with friends at Lafayette. Miss Mary Hammel went to Boswell Saturday for a short visit wtih friends. Nason Turner went to Remington Monday for a few days’ visit with relatives. Ray Bryon of Manteno, 111., visited a few days this week at the home of his uncle, Wm. Pruett. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones left Friday for Louisville, Ky., where they will make their future home. Mrs. Ella Lowe, who recently moved from Goodland, moved back to Goodland the last of the week. Miss Stella Corbin entertained the members of the sophomore class and the high school teachers Frday eve ning. George Myers returned to his home in Chicago Saturday, after a short visit with his brother, Howard, and wife. Miss Schull returned to Monticello Saturday after a week’s visit with her uncle, C. E. Schull, and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. Young returned to their home in Boswell after a few days spent with his aunt, Miss Laura Carpenter. A. B. McMullen is spending a short vacation at the home of his aunt, Mrs. H. Myers. He is attending school at Valparaiso. Peter Wolff of Kenton, 0., came on Wednesday for an extended visit with his children, Mrs. Laben Lyons and Henry Wolff. Mrs. Charles Vondersmith left on Monday for a two weeks’visit with her daughter,-Mrs. Higgins, In Mitchell, S. Dak. Mrs. Mary Stancil! returned to her home in Delphi Saturday after a short visit with her daughter, Mrs. Curtis Hatfield. John Moreman started for his home in northern lowa on Wednesday, after a short visit with his brother, Ell, and family. Miss Susy Lewellen of Detroit, Mich., came Wednesday for an extended visit with her sister, 1 Mrs. I. Light, and friends here. James W. Harrison of Butler, Mo., and J. W. Whiteman of Iroquois, 111., were guests at the George Allis home over Sunday. Mr. Harrison is a cousin of Mrs. Allis. Mi*, and Mrs. Bennett and children of Kentland, visited over Sunday with Mrs. Bennett’s sister, Mrs. James Davis. From here they went on Monday for an extended visit with relatives in the southern part of the state.

MEDARYVILLE. I From The Advertiser.] Charles Robinosn’s condition is somewhat Improved since last week. Thojnas Knotts, ex-mayor of Gary, has been visiting friends and relatives here this week, Mrs. Carrie Grant of Rensselaer, was a recent visitor at her brother’s Lee G. Haughman’s, home. The condition of Mrs. Cynthia Faris remains about the same, that is, it isn’t at all satisfactory. / Miss Emma Nicoles |eft last SatUrday for A week’s visit with her sister. Miss Ada Nicoles, at Indianapolis. Mrs. John Bauer left the first of this Week for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Emil Krabbe, in Michigan City. Mr. and Mrs. John Felix of Buck Creek, Ind., were the guests of the latter's slater, Mrs. Warren Swisher, and husband last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Faris of Nebraska, were the guests of their relatives, the Sim E. Low and Clyde Faris families part of last and this week. Dr. Hack ley reports Samuel Branderburg’s little 3-year-old boy, who was run over by a mule on November 12th, and had his leg broken, as getting all TighA at this time. Wm. Hehdren, living west of town, was cuttiag wood, Thursday of last week when the ax glanced, cutting through his shoe and almost severing the email toe from the foot. The country home of J. J. Lowry, treasurer of Pulaski county, near Pulaski, was destroyed by fire Monday. His daughter, Mrs. Bowers, occupied the, house. The loss was $3,000 partly covered by insurance. Dr. Stone reports the following births: Nov. 22, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lidka, Cass tp.; Nov. 19, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Helms, Medaryvlle; Oct. 5, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Clark, Medaryville. Hon. and Mrs. James R. Guild paid a round,,of, visits to Rev. and Mrs. W. B.“/arriner at Remington, Rev. and Mr«|. T. M. Guild at Peru, and Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Guild at Ft. Wayne, last week, returning home Saturday evening. Dr. Hackley reports the following births since his last report: Mr. Morrison, Gillam, Sept. 18, a girl; Geo. Stout, Cass, Oct. 4, a girl; Ed Bennett, Gillam, Oct. 8, a girl; August Clinger, Gillam, Oct. 31, a boy; Jack Johnson, Gillam, Nov. 5, a boy; Roscoe Peigh, Medaryville, Nov. 26, a girl; Fred Zimmerman, Jefferson. Dec. 8, a girl; Geo. Polsel, Gillam, Dec. 9, a boy. We have received a postal card from Mrs. Sarah Domke announcing the arrival of herself, Mrs. Eva Hunt, Mrs. Samuel E. Nicoles and Mrs. L. C. Hesley at Santa Monica, Call., and ordering her paper sent there. We hope that the climate In that state of sunshine and flowers may be of benefit to all of them. Mrs. Melissa Slocum, who accompanied the ladies as far as David City, Neb., after a pleasant several weeks’ visit with her nephew, Mr. Barkelow, returned home the first of the week.

WOLCOTT. [From Th® Enterprise.] Milton Leopold is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Boone leave Friday for Eldorado Springs, Mo., for the benefit of Mrs. Boone’s health. Mrs. E. C. Boatman and little daughter of Remington, were the guests of Mrs. P. L. Mattox Thursday.; . Christian Rinkenberger of Gridley, 111., was here from Saturday until Wednesday looking aftdi- his farm interests. Mrs. J. M. Blesecker returned home Tuesday evening after a few days’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Henry Bosch, of Kentland. Mrs. William Schlensker of Rantoul, 111., and her brother, Arthur Scripter, of Wagoner, Okla., are visiting at the home of Mrs. G. W. Daggy. A trained nurse from Chicago came Sunday evening to care for Isaac Leopold, whose Illness was mentioned in last week’s Enterprise. Mr. Leopold is reported improving this Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Taylor and daughter. Miss Lillie, of Lawton, Mich., are visiting Mrs. Taylor’s nephews and niece, Truman and Theron Holdridge and Mrs. Clifford Boulden. Miss Inez Taylor of Chicago, is expected here Saturday to spend Sunday. Miss Bernice Dyer, who was operated on at the North Chicago hospital last Saturday, is reported improving. Her mother, who was with her at the time of the operation, returned home Tuesday, and her sister, Lisa, went to Chicago and Is with her.