Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1915 — HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

LEE C. A. Lefler is having a new well drilled at his ■ home; Ray Holeman has treated himself to a new automobile. The Clark's had a birthday din.ner Sunday for Joseph Clark, at his home. B. A. Lewis and family of Rem ington were here Sunday visiting relatives. Rev. Olin Stewart and family of Montmorenci made his parents a visit last week. Hoy Rishling and family of north of Rensselaer were here Sunday, visiting his mother. Vet Young of near Monon, is teaching a music class here on stringed instruments. D The blacksmith, Mr. Linback, and family, is here now. He is doing splendid work, give him a trial. Clyde Clark and family of near Morocco, were here Sunday to his brother Joseph’s birthday dinner. Several from here attended a surprise dinner Sunday given for Mrs. Mary Jacks Luers, near Rensselaer. People are generally getting done planting corn around here, but it is very cold weather for corn to grow. O. E. Noland is building a new front on his house. Creighton Clark, O. A. Jacks, J. H. Culp and C. A. Lefler are doing the work, Mrs. C. A. Holeman and Mrs. Ida Lewis went to Orval Holeman’s, near Lafayette, last Friday evening, returning Monday morning. O. A. Jacks and wife and J. H. Culp and wife went from Sunday school last Sunday to True Woodworth’s, in Rensselaer, for dinner. Mrs. Thorston Otterberg of Rensselaer and her husband’s sister from Sweeden, visited the former's parents here Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Jacks. Wm. Isley, who used to live north of here a short distance, was here last week calling on old friends. He spent Friday night with “Uncle” David Culp and wife. Monon township’s commencement exercises will be held at the Methodist church at Monon, June 4. The graduates from our school are Gail Culp and Ezra Eldridge. Frank Overton and family started Sunday morning to near Lafayette to visit Orval Holeman, but when they got near there their auto broke down. They had to take it to the garage and did not get home till Monday evening.

WEST SIDE. Was there enough rain to satisfy everyone? It did us. Nellie Scott visited Charles Guttrich and family Friday. Ethel Fleming spent Friday night with Mrs. Charles Harris. Ethel Fleming called on the Guttrich girls Friday evening. ' George Iliff and family visited relatives at Remington Saturday. How was the circus? Everybody (that went enjoyed it, I suppose. Mrs. George Iliff called on Mrs» Charles Guttrich Friday afternoon. Mrs. A. J. Fleming and Mrs. Chas. Harris were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Fred Guttrich is the proud owner of a new buggy. Now, girls, step high and get in practice. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Fidler qnd children and Charles Guttrich, Jr., were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fleming and daughter, Ethel, called on Mrs. C. Guttrich and children Sunday evening. Helen and Katei Guttrich spent Thursday night in. Rensselaer with Mrs. A. C. Scott and daughter, Nellie. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nesius and children and Mr. and Mrs. T. M. McAleer and son, Howard, visited Mr. and Mrs. C, Guttrich and family Sunday afternoon.

GIFFORD. Fred Thomas was a Wheatfield goer Friday. Mrs. John Hill and children were Medaryville goers Tuesday. Miss B. Walker is working for Mrs. Earl Parker at present. . Mrs. Jas. Morgan and Mrs. Harry Ballard were guests of Mrs. George Heil Monday afternoon. Mrs. James Meyers spent Tuesday afternoon with her daughter, Mrs. Pierson, of near ifedaryville. The backward weather that we

have had the, past week has delayed the ' farmers with their corn planting. ■■■ ■ •

The box supper Friday night was not very well attended, but what boxes were there brought a good price.

The Sunday school 'convention at Newland Sunday was well attended by Gifford people,' and all report a fine time.

If Gifford is a small town, there is one thing that it can boast of, and that is its ten-cent dudes, The genuine article, too. T. Hankins now has his store building moved across the street and is building an addition on same, which will be an improvement to the looks.

The Ladies’ Aid Society that was organized here, elected Mrs. Burgman, president; Mrs. Michael, vicepresident, and Mrs, McClanahan, secretary.

George Heil and wife took dinner with G. 11. Comer and children Sunday. Mrs. Comer is still at the hospital with their baby, which was kicked several days ago, but last reports are that the little one had gained consciousness and had taken some nourishment. Quite a storm hit Gifford last Saturday evening. The silo on John Eger’s farm, west of town, was blown down; also the silo on Dr. Meyer’s farm, occupied by S. Logue, was torn to pieces. Quite a bit of hail came with the storm and damaged the wheat and oats greatly, also the garden truck.

MILROY. The Aid sewed Wednesday for Mrs. James Blankenship. Mrs. John Southard called on Mrs. George Foulks Monday. Miss Schwartz called on Mrs. Isaac Hamilton Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac C, Hamilton spent Sunday with E. Parks’. Charles Dean of Rensselaer, came to his farm Wednesday afternoon. Martha Clark left for Terre Haute Normal school on Friday of this week, Mrs. Joseph Clark and children and-Amy Clark visited Mrs. George Foulks Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Groans were in Rensselaer Monday, also Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foulks. Mrs. Perry Caster and son, Omar, of Steger, 111., visited with George Caster's Wednesday and Thursday. Walter Gilmore and family spent Sunday with John Southard’s. Miss Belle was also home over Sunday. Miss Edith Clark spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her aunt’s, Martha Clark and Mrs. Geo. Foulks. The Aid met with Mrs. Dolfln Friday. Refreshments were served and a pleasant time enjoyed by all present. John Southard, who has been afflicted with rheumatisih so long, has gone to the sanitarium at Logansport to take treatment there for a time. A business meeting will be held at the church Saturday evening. May 22. Preaching Sunday at 11 a. m., and again in the evening. Everyone invited. Frank May, Geo. Foulks, Charles McCashen, J. R. Clark, Alvin Clark, T. R. Clark, Clyde Clark and families, Mrs. Mary McCashen, Miss Ettie, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.« McCashen, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foulks, Miss Lural Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson ate birthday dinner Sunday with Joseph Clark, of south of Lee, it being his and his twin sister, Mrs. Frank May’s, birthday anniversary.

POSSUM RUN. T. J. Parker was a Gifford goer Thursday morning. We have been having some almost winter weather this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dora Smith and son, Paul, spent Sunday with Mrs. Myers. Mr. and Mrs. George Heil spent Sunday with G. H. Comer and children. John and Carl Stockwell called on Mr. and Mrs. Price Sunday afternoon. ' Frankie Braddock spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Price.

Mrs. R. Cavinder and Miss Alma Cavinder called on Orpha and Myrtle Parker Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson of Monon, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker and family. ,