Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1915 — HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

Wm. Dexter of Chicago, was in town several days this week. Miss Bessie Hitchcock began clerking in Hick’s dry goods store Monday. Mrs. B. C. Lilves went to Milford. 111., Monday to visit relatives for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grant of Logansport, spent Sunday with ’their son, Ira, and wife. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Lough went to Darlington, Ind., Wednesday evening to visit home folks for a week or so. Miss Fae Irwin returned home last week form Greentown, Ind., where she has been teaching the past winter. Miss' Stella Hollenbeck arriveu home from Dakota Monday evening, where she has been teaching the past two years. Charles Stitz of Wabash, who is spending several weeks at his farm south of Goodland, Sundayed with his brothers in Gilboa. Mrs. L. M. Raymond of St. Anne, 111., came Saturday evening for a few days’ visit with her sisters, Mrs. Ira Grant and Miss Ida Beal. Mrs. and Miss Krink of Milford, 111., came Monday to visit with Miss Bertha Primmer at Wm. Townsend’s. Mrs. Krink was formerly Miss Hazel Winters. Miss Edna Pierce, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Lowell Bowman, returned to her home at Lowell Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Bowman. ’ Mr. and Mrs. John Beisicker and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Timmons and children of Wolcott, spent Sunday with Ernest Rawlings and wife. E. H. Blake sold his interest in the Isaac Blake farm northeast of town, to Charles L. Bice, et al., consideration $75 per acre. Deal made through Jones Bros. Wm. Beal and wife of Wolcott, accompanied by Paul Hyman, Mrs. Ella Parks and daughter, Blanche, autoed to Young America, Sunday, and spent the day with Mr. Hyman’s parents. Ed Kirk,, who was here last fall painting bridges, left a lot of ladders, brushes, etc., in a wood shed here. On his return this week tc finish the job he found that the whole lot had disappeared. Miss Irene Mann was agreebly surprisetl last Friday, when her brothei, Dolph Casper, of New York, whom she had not seen for many years, appeared in Remington for a two week’s visit with her, - Mrs. George Hargreaves has arranged to remove to Chicago soon after school closes, and make a home for her two sons who are already there. Ernest Rawlings will occupy the Besser house which she will vacate. Harry Gilbert made a trip to Indianapolis this week, and drove home a fine new 1915 model Cole 8-cylin-der car, which attracted a great deal of attention, after it arrived. It is the only one of the breed in this vicinity and is the property of Sam uel Widner. Announcements reached Remington this week of the marriage of Miss Grace O’Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. O’Connor, former residents of this community but now of Terre Haute, to Mr. M. G. Kuhn, state editor of the Ter-re Haute Tribune, on April 27.

GOODLAND. (From The Herald.] Carrie Green of Remington, Sundayed here with the John Carpenter family and her mother. Mrs. Rice Porter and little son of Rensselaer, visited here this week with her father, E. 0. Fountaine. Henry Sickinger was over from the city of Wolcott Sunday the guest ot his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Sickinger. Dr. J. G. Kinneman’s mother died Tuesday. He and Mrs. Kinneman attended the funeral at Mexico, Ind., Thursday. O. G. Madden and family, west of town, have for their guest this week the former's uncle, F. M. Madden, ot Trenton, Mo. The new house on "the Geo. Ormiston farm, north of Goodland, will be completed next month. Joe Ulm lives on this fine farm. Mrs. W. C. Logan was called to Chicago Thursday to be at the bedside of her brother, Harry, who is stricken with typhoid fever. Mrs. H. F. Little returned the first of the week from Indianapolis, where she was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rider. Her daughter, Lulu, is attending school there. , The home of Mr. t and Mrs. J. W. Oswald was the scene of much merriment Thursday evening when their daughter, Mrs. Hartley Rowe, of Panama, entertained the Goodland Bachelor Girls’ Club. All report a good time. Mrs. Harry Wood and 1 daughter came up from Lafayette Sunday morning for a visit here with her

mother, Mrs, Marion James. Mrs. Wood returned home Monday morning but her daughter remained for a longer visit. Robert Wilson has presented Mr. A. D. Babcock with a piece of black coral from the Philippine Islands. This specimen is very heavy for its size, grows under water and has the appearance of varnished black wood. This has been added to the Goodland museum..., Kellogg Nichols went to Chicago a few weeks ago to see his mother, Mrs. Price. He returned to Goodland shortly afterwards to pack up his belongings and the first of t'he week he returned to Chicago where he will make his home with his mother, who resides at Englewood. C. M. Fullerton was in Goodland Tuesday and signed up with the H. & D. Company for Sidney, Australia. The H. & D.’s shipped 500 sets to New York Tuesday and Wednesday they shipped a large consignment to L. B. Elmore at Des Moines, lowa. The demand seems to exceed that of the output and for that reason the force is kept on the “jump” all the time. On Saturday the commissioners of Benton county met in Kentland with the commissioners of Newton county and considered theflpetitions of Matt Donohue and Thomas Mulligan for the improvement of certain highways on the line deviding these two counties. The petitions were approved and the contracts for their construction will be awarded at the June term. Mrs. Patrick Boyles, who has had quite a siege of sickness at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cassidy, southwest of town, is improving niqely. Her husband, who is a commercial salesman, was here last Sunday and is spending this week in Logansport. John Cassidy, who has been suffering with an attack of blood poisoning in his right arm, is reported much better at this time. Commencement exercises were held at Wadena Wednesday evening. This marked the close of the Wadena and Union townships schools in Benton county. There were eleven graduates, nine from the grades and two from the high school. This also marks the close of another successful school year at Wadena, under the able instruction of Supt. E. H. McCleary, who taught the Goodland schools last year.

SOUTH AMERICA. Mrs. Homer Ogle was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. Frank Sommers called on Henry DeHoy Sunday afternoon. Leona Ogle called on Blossom Grouns Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. William Chapman called on Mrs. Hattie Deßoy Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson called on Henry Deßoy and family Friday evening. True Culp and Irene McAleer took dinner Sunday with Goldie and Orland Beaver. John Swartz spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swartz. Lots of people from around here attended the circus Thursday, and all reported having seen a few elephants. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilmore ana two children spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Southard. The stork left a fine baby girl at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deßoy’s Thursday morning. Mother and daughter are doing fine. My! Clarence Blankenship is the owner of a swell (Oh,a goodness! I was just going to say Ford) buggy. Now don’t giggle about it, Clarence, but go find a girl. The Ladies’ Aid are going to sew for Mrs. James Blankenship Wednesday, May 19. Everybody belonging, come bright and early with your fingers and needles in good working order. We had some storm Saturday evening, and 1 expect quite a bit of damage was done in the community. Remington received more of the storm than we did, as some of tht houses there were blown over. Of course, that’s what we have to put up with in the summer—but is this summer? B. Y. P. U. was very poorly attended Sunday night, but we have some faithful ones all right. If it wasn't for them—say, what would we do? The weather was also bad and that probably had something to do with it. Rev. Samsel will be here Sunday night, May 23, and a very large congregation would be appreciated, . ,

MILROY (Too late for Saturday isiie) Mrs. Lud Clark was in Rensselaer Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grouns were in Rensselaer Monday. James Boon and Leon Parks spent Sunday evening in Wolcott Sam Griffith and family spent Sunday with J. Ross and family. ' Charles Wood is assisting Elzie Miller with his corn planting. Wm. Fisher and son, Clyde, were in Wolcott Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lud Clark were in Remington Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Southard called

on Mrs. G. Foulks Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Remington, spent Sunday with John. Mitchell and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lud Clark and daughter,\Sophia, spent Sunday with Clell Clark and family. Mrs. Taylor, who visited her son, Wavnp- Kerr last week, returned to her daughter’s Sunday. Rev. Samsel will fill his regular appointment Sunday, May 23, morning and evening. Everybody invited. Mrs. L. Swarty, who has been afflicted some time with rheumatism, went to Monon: Monday to consult her physician, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stewart, Wm. Halstead and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Irwin of Wolcott, called on G. L Parks and family Sunday. Mrs. Dr. Bassett and son, Jean, of Goodland, visited her Sister, Mrs Wm. -Fisher, over Sunday. Miss Marie Fisher returned home with them for a week’s visit.

McCOYSBURG. T. B. Stevenson has been on the sick list. 1 John Herr was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. Mrs. James Jeffries was a Rensselaer visitor Wednesday. Little Norman Brown is on the sick list at this writing. Mrs. Rodgers went to Indianapolis Thursday for a short visit. McCoysburg will hold children’s day June 13. Everybody come. Mrs. Henry Heck spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. R. L. Bussell. Several from around here attended the show at Rensselaer .Thursday. Chester Miller and Alice Stevenson spent Sunday with Lester Warren of Lee. Mrs. Charles Ferguson and children spent a couple of days last week at Monon. Several were out to Sunday school Sunday. Everybody come next Sun day at 10 o’clock. The Hanging Grove township Sunday school convention will be held 'here next Sunday, May 23. Miss Ella Beebe spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. James Jeffries, returning home to Newland Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johns and baby of Seafield, spent Saturday and Sunday with his folks, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Johns. Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jacks and Mrs. Chambers called on Mrs. R. L. Bussell Sunday.

ROSELAWN. Mrs. C. M. Rice was a Lowell visitor between trains Friday. Fred Nelson was calling on Elmer Guilford, near Lake Village, Sunday. Tom Gundy of Gary, was visiting his father and.mother here Sunday. Wm. Archibald and brother of Morocco, were Roselawn visitors Sat urday, Mr.” Lashider and family of Chicago, autoed to Roselawn Saturday, returning .'home Sunday. Miss Marie Fettig, primary teacher, returned to her home in Logansport Monday. She expects to teach here next year. The' musical entertainment given by Prof. Lawson and family at the church Saturday evening, was appreciated very much by those in attendance. The storm, which blew up about 7 o’clock, followed by a heavy rain, doubtless kept many away. Saturday evening about 7 o’clock lightning struck the residence of Jack Brown, who lives about two miles southwest of Roselawn. Mr. Brown had a narrow escape from death and is in quite a serious condition at this writing, Monday evening. Very little damage was done the house.

The orchestra organized by the young people of Roselawn and vicinity, rendered some excellent music Saturday evening. Considering the short time they have been undei training, they did fine. Mr. Lawson, the instructor, deserves praise for the work he has done, and the people of Roselawn and vicinity should show their appreciation and encouragement in every way possible to make the orchestra a permanent and successful asset to our village.

WHEATFIELD. Mr. and Mrs. Hall ate supper at the Dewitt home Saturday evening. Mrs. Harriet Otis and son ate dinner at the A. J. Bush home Sunday. Harris Turner of near Tefft, visited friends in town a few days last week. Kenneth Gibbs and Mary Morehouse called at the Vandercar home Sunday. Mr. Gibbs and son are plowing with their oil tractor on the Burkhart farm, west of Wheatfield. The Wheatfield cemetery is undergoing a complete fix-up and will by and by take on a revised appearance. Yes, this place is going to launch a baseball team of the triumphant brand, as outside nines will later see demonstrated in big letters. . While discing last week, Gerald Tilton was thrown off and partially run over, but luckily escaped with a few minor bruises. Messrs. Gerald Tilton, Dee Dunn, James Stonebraker, Clem East and Wesley Tilton attended a party at Lightfoot, near Kersey, Saturday evening. The Collier Hotel and its grounds at Baum’s Bridge, are lighted up by a plant just installed, thus giving the place a much better appearance after night. To see the highways filled with autos galore, it seems funny to hear the calamity howlers talk about panics and dark clouds ahead in the financial world. Clouds is the sign of rain; autos of prosperity. This place is receiving from an unknown source a few spurious coins of the quarter denomination. They are a poorly made affair and

easily detected, and therefore must be the product of a novice.

“THE JUNGLES' J. F. Grouns has purchased a new buggy. Elmer Gilmore has a new Monon telephone. Mrs. H. M. Ogle was in Rensselaer Saturday. Orabelle Swartz called on Blossom Grouns Wednesday evening. Leona Ogle called on Blossom Grouns Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. H. M. Ogle spent the day with Mrs. Deßoy and mother Thursday. Quite a number from here attended the show at Rensselaer Thursday. Henry Deßoy and Wm. Chapman were McCoysburg goers Friday evening. The Ladies’ Aid met at Mrs. W. E. Culp’s Wednesday and papered three rooms for her. They sure look fine. < The Ladies’ Aid held a business meeting at Mrs. A. Dolfin’s Friday afternoon and all members but foui were present. Mrs. Lon Wood and children, Bess Chapman and daughter and Miss Leona Ogle spent Friday afternoon at H. Deßoy’s. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deßoy are the proud parents of a daughter, born Thursday; name Elizabeth lola. Weight nine pounds,

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthew and children visited in Remington Thursday. Millard Sell of Morocco, was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Isaac Sell, and other relatives Monday and Tuesday. Paul and Ralph Renfrew of Indianapolis, were the over Sunday guests of their mother, Mrs; Lillie Renfrew. H. C. Westfall of Lisbon, N. D., a former Wolcott business man, was shaking hands with Wolcott friends Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Lon Nelson of Monon, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hughes Sunday. Mrs. Carl Boone, who has been spending several months in Missouri, for the benefit of her health, arrived home last Thursday evening, much improved, G- W. McCollum, a former business man of Wolcott, and father of Mrs. Ord Johnson and E. G. McCo. lum of this place, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Davis, in Logansport, Saturday afternpon • about four o’clock. Mrs. McCollum had been i]L for several weeks but it was not thought the end was so near.