Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1915 — All Over The County [ARTICLE]

All Over The County

BROOK. [From The Reporter. 1 Bruce Corbin left Saturday for a week’s visit with relatives in Attica. Mrs. Belle Barker returned on Saturday front a tveek’s visit with her sister at Mt. Ayr. Mrs. George Crudden went to Morocco on Tuesday to spend a few days with relatives. Miss Edith Park came home from Goodland on Saturday and spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Wilma . Pruett visited last week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Pruett.

Mrs. At C. Blaesy and daughter, Edna, went to Goodland Friday for a few days’ visit with relatives. Miss Ramp of Rensselaer, is visiting her sister, Miss Mandeline Ramp, and Mrs. Roy Bowers this week. Mrs, E. James and daughter, Carrie. went to Goodland on Saturday to visit over Sunday with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Norval Corbett went to Kendland on Saturday to spend Sunday with Mrs. Corbett’s parents. Miss Audry Vondersmith returned to her work in Logansport on Saturday after a short visit with her parents. * Mrs. Myers and little daughter of Forrest, 111., were the guests of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Howard Myers last week. The track is being laid for the movement of stone on the Hill road in Jordan tp., and as soon as completed the road work will begin. W. E. Harry sold this week for John F. Gox, the brick residence, second door east of the Christian 2hurch, to Mrs. Emma C. Spoor. Charles Vondersmith will engage in farming near Fair Oaks this season and moved part of his paraphanalia to that place the last of the week. -George Antcliff has purchased the property on east Main street of the leirs of the late Washington Snyder, and will come to Brook and o'ccupy t on March Ist. Word was received from Eli Pence’ his week that they had 5 3 inches it snow at Entiet, Wash., and the bermometer registered from 4 to ;0 below zero most of the time. R. B. Foresman, who has < been isiting the Fofesmans of Brook and icinity the past week, left Monday or Goodland and Kentland for a hort visit with friends before reurning to his liofne in Bentoti Haror, Mich.

FRANCESVILLE.

I [From The Tribune.] D. J. Bute of 'Kempton, 111., arved here Tuesday on a business ip. . ' I Mr. and . Mrs. Charles Parker of edaryville, were the guests of Mr. j id Mrs. John M’olitor Sifnday. | Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yaggie, east

°f t°' vn - left Tuesday for a week’s visit with friends and relatives at Fairbury and Forest, 111. Born,*' to Mr. and Mrs.’ Ray E. Geyer at Star City, Thursday, Feb. 4, a girl; to Mr. and Mrs'. John Fields in Francesville, Friday, Feb. a son. Mrs. Arthur Stewart of Hanging Grove, underwent an operation in St. Elizabeth’s hospital at Lafayette, Saturday morning, for chronicappendicitis and a cystic tumor. Theroperation was performed by Drs. Johnson, Shafer and Brockway. Late reports from the hospital are that she is doing nicely.

MILROY.

Louise and Irene Marchand called on Mrs. Elsie Clark Tuesday. George Foulks was called to Rensselaer as a petit juror, Wednesday. The B. Y. P. U. has again organized, and James Blankenship is president. The meetings conducted by Rev. H. Samsel, closed Sunday evening with good results. The Misses Mitchell of Wolcott, spent Monday night with Juanita and Marie Fisher. Martha Clark spent Friday night and Sunday with her brother, Creighton, and John Clark and families. Mrs. Murphy and daughter of Surrey, spent Saturday an<U Sunday, with Mrs. Rachael Sommers and family. Charles Beaver is not improving in health much at this writing, and Miss Goldie has been sick for several days. The .’amily of E. C. Marchand have been sick and Dr. Reagan of Monon, made five, visits there, bfit they are all better now. A meeting of the patrons of Center school was called Tuesday evening to receive bids for getting wood for n ext winter. • Mr. and Airs. T. R. Clark and son. Air. and Mrs. Charles McCashon and daughter, Velma, took dinner Sunday with G. Foulks and family. A number of young -people met at William Fisher’s Monday evening at a valentine party. At a late hour refreshments were served and all departed having enjoyed the evening very much. •

FAIR OAKS. Health is generally quite good in our town nowadays. Tt seems rather early, but the blue It seems rather early, but the blueparts the first of the week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert-Warrie, last week, a daughter. Ali are doing fine. This is-their fourth child. George Blair of Streator, 111., dropped in here Tuesday evening to visit his sister, Mrs. Eggleston, a , The last report about William Van. Cleve was that he \gas slowly giving y ay, and his death, was expected at almost any time, few days. The people of the Christian church organized their Sunday school last Sunday and now the Sabbath school is. carried on t exclusively bv their members. Ben Zellers'lost a valuable driving horse a few days ago by its get-' ting scared at, Walter McConnell’s automobile. It slipped on the 1 ice fell and broke its hip, arfd had to be killed. • The social at the Gundv Hall Saturday evening was well attended ana a good time was had. The receipts were very satisfactory. Rev. Postill was on hand and gave a very interesting talk. V. G. Boyle and little son were

visitors with his relatives at Win.amac over Sunday, and j Mrs. Boyle and daughter, Saneta, visited at Tin Prouty’s, down near Surrey,’ from Saturday until Tuesday. “Uncle” Dave Winslow, who has been hauling the mail to and from the postoffice for some time, has been trouble with his horse —too. much feed and not enough exercise, so it’s getting a littleAinruly. Carl Carpenter, who has been living on the Keener property for the past year, has to vacate in a few days. He will move into the lofver part of the Charles Gundy property, and W. R. Fair, who occupies the Gundy house, will move to the upper story of same. Mrs. Ella Gilmore will move into the Keener property, vacated by Carpenter. < Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Charles Barker accompanied the former's daughter Katie, and Bryant Pritchett to Rensselaer Monday to get the nuptial knot tied, and on their return home they were met by a number of young friends who proceeded to give them a shower of rice. Then, about 9 o’clock, there was a large gathering of young folks at the bride's home and gave them a regular old-fashion-ed charivari. We join (heir many friends in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life. Rev. Postill was, called into service Wednesday evening and launched the matrimonial ship for Herbert Bozell and Mabel Warne, at 7: 30 p. m. The ceremony was witnessed by a very large crowd of friends and relatives. About every boy and girl, as well as many older people, then turned out and gave them an old-fashioned charivari, ana were treated, and a general good time was had. We join in with their large crowd of friends in wishing them a prosperous life and asking God’s blessing on them,’

VIRGIE. Robert Cover is on the sick list. The Gassoway children are all better at this writing. May Reeder spent Saturday with her sister, Agnes, at Virgie. Mrs. Geo. Cover and son, Robert, were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. *Miss Ada Florence is at home for a few days’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Florence. Tom Florence, James Wiseman, C. A. Harrington and daughter, Gladys, were Rensselaer goers Friday. George and Clyde Davisson and Tack Reeder and son, Roscoe, attended a sale at Stoutsburg Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Wiseman and two sons, Lonzo and Kenneth, spent Sunday with Win. Wilcox and family. Miss Esther Wiseman came home Saturday for a visit until Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wiseman. Roscoe, Mary and Alvin Reeder, Ebber and Ray Hahn and Earl Matthews spent Sunday afternoon with the Florence young folks.

McCO YSBURG. Mrs. Johns called on Mrs. Rogers Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Ringheisen spent Monday with Mrs. Paul Stephens. Several of. the lady patrons visited the school last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Jeffers called on Mrs. Johns Wednesday afternoon. Grandma Robinson ail'd Mrs. Phillips spent Monday evening with Mrs. Stultz. Simon and Sam Cook shipped a earloard of hogs from here Wednesday evening. , Owen Barker of Zadock, was calling on old friends here the- latter part of this week, Mrs, Ross of Seafield.' and .Mrs.' Folk of this place, took dinner with' Mrs. Stultz Monday. Win. Thompson of Crown Point, was calling on old friends here" Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Willitt and Mrs. Dora Stephens called on Mrs. Win, McDonald Wodnesday a fternoon. . Felix Parker, of Illinois, was. here for a few. days' visit, with his broth- j er, George, and family. '

Mis. C-aylord 1 'ark or and child'.''.-:) and Mrs. Don Maninfn and children took dinm-r with Mrs. it. D. Bussell Monday. ,r. The V\'illitt-Parker com hi nation sale was well attended Monday and everything, sold went well, and especially the hot lunch. Charles Ferguson and family were called to Reynolds Sunday to .attend his father's funeral Monday, returning home Tuesday morning, Mr. Morris Jacks of Lee, and Miss Ethel Parker were married last Sunday at the bride's home. They left Monday for Mitchell, S. D., for a visit. Dan Robinson and son, Ralph, of -'Rensselaer, spent Monday with his mother, Grandma Robinson, and his sister, Mrs. Phillips, and also attended the sale. >►■ Phillips, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Albright, Mrs. P. Stephens and Misses Irene Banta and Hazel Kenton caiieu p° Mrs. Beck Saturday afternoon. and Mrs. ?31il Stephens and sister. Mkyme, Eva Johns and Harry Phillips autoed to Monticello Sunday to see Mr. and Mrs. Roy McDonald and Grandma Phillips. * Misses Hazel Kenton and Irene Banta of Mitchell, S. D., spent a few days here with friends and relatives. They went from here to Roselawn for a visit Sunday morning. The Ladies’ Aid will give a box social at the school house Saturday evening, Feb. 27, with a short program. Girls, bring boxes; boys, come with well-filled pocketbooks.

1 T LEE C. A. Lefler has been real poorly during the past week. T. R. Clark and family spent. Sunday at George Foulks. J. H. Culp and Wm. Zable made a business trip to Monticello Thursday. Mrs. Beekey Jacks and daughter have moved back here in their prop* erty. S. M. Jacks went to Remington Sunday to see his uncle, Edward Culp. ; - Mrs. Kl/.ie Webb spent Wednesday here with her mother, Mrs'. C. A. Holeman. • Harley Clark, who has been so sick with erysipelas, is recovering nicely now. Ephriam Gilmore, and son, Walter, went to lowa on business during the past week. The Ladies’ Aid met and did sewing on Thursday atternoon at Mrs. C. A. Letter's. . Harry-Rishling and family have moved in here with “Uncle” David Culp and wife. Ed Peregrine has gone to near Crawfordsville to work' for J. W. Rishling again this summer. Isaac Parcels and wife and twin babies of Rensselaer, were here during the past week visiting Simon Parcels’. Sunday, February 1 4, at High noon occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel Parker of Hanging Grove tp., to Mr. Morris Jacks of this place, at the home of the bride’s parents. They left Monday on an extended visit with relatives at Mitchell, S. Dak., after which they will be at home in Lee, to their many 1 friends. Their many friends extend congratulations and wish them a very happy married life.

PINE GROVE. Mrs. Chas_ Shroyer was shopping in Rensselaer Monday. Andy Ropp and Vern Odle were Rensselaer goers Thutsday. - - Creola Torbet has been working for Curtis Polleck’s the past week. Chloae and' Charley Torbet took dinner with John Torbet and wife Sunday. - y-\ Mrs. Edward Ritter and daughter, Vinna. called on Mrs. Rudolph Ritter Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Beck §pent Friday and Friday night with John Torbet and family. Mrs. Rudolph Ritter spent Thursday with her mother-in-law", Mrs. Edward Ritter, and fafnlly.. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Polleck are the , proud parents of a ten pound boy. Mother and babe are doing fine. ! The surprise given in honor of James Britt, Sr., Sunday, was well attended, and all repotted a fine time. They were entertained with i games and music. Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet were 1

called to Thorntown Friday by the death of his brother-in-law, Wirt ■.Ham.mil. of that placet They returned home - Monday. . .i ; • Ghlpae and Creola Torbet gave a farewell surprise party on Mr. and Mrs, John Torbet Friday night at the latter's home. There were about fifty-seven present. The evening' was pleasantly spent in playing games, outing popcorn and apples.

POSSUM RUN. Hattie McCurtain spent Sunday with home folks. -Mrs. E. A. Merrill called on Mi's. John Price Wednesday evening. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Guy Zook is very sick at this writing. Almira Ritter spent Tuesday night With her sister, Mrs. Thomas Murphy. -Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Parker Called on Mr. and Mrs.. Guy Zook Wednesday .evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Price, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. William Pollock.