Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1915 — HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLGES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLGES

KNIMAN, Robert Lake returned Saturday from a trip to Chicago. Crops are looking quite well in this vicinity, especially wheat. John O’Connor of Renssealer, was shaking hands with old neighbors in Rniman Monday. Mrs. A. K. Moore and son, Kenneth, are visiting her father and mother, in Lafayette this week, also Mrs. Moore’s sister in Peru. The ice cream social Saturday evening at Robert Lake’s was well attended. Stereoptican pictures were also given free. JBob wore his usual smile. . ' _'• '

MILROY

Mason Barlow and family spent Sunday with Oliver Hamilton’s. Mrs., Frank May assisted Mrs. Belle Parks with papering Tuesday. A number from here attended children's day exercises at Lee Sunday. Mrs. Earl Foiiiks visited her parents, Jesse English, and family Tuesday. Olive Clark, who was bitten by a rattlesnake, is getting better at this writing, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Benson are visiting relatives and friends here this week. Elsie Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Lud Clark and George Foulks’ were in Rensselaer Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hamilton and daughter, Mildred, called on Mrs. Chapman Sunday afternoon. Dr. Turley, the Remington veterinary, was called Monday to see a sick horse of John Mitchell’s. Mrs. John Havens and son of Marion, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grouns, and family. J. N. Leatherman of Rensselaer,

visited our Sunday school last Sunday and reorganized the township officers. Mrs, Ed Johnson has been on the sick list. Dr. Clayton was called Monday, but at this writing is somewhat improved. Preaching next Sunday, June 13, after Sunday school and at 7:30 p. m. All are invited to all services. Mr. and Mrs. Ed English and family from Fowler, and Mr. and Mrs. George English iooa: dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Foulks. Mrs. Wm. Fisher entertained Mrs. Isaac Darrovtf and daughter, Mrs. Umphry, Mrs. Walter Darrow and daughter, Miss Ethel, Mrs. Frank May and Miss Ruth, Mrs, George and Mrs. Earl Foulks last Friday.

FOUR CORNERS.

Jerry Fenzel of Chicago, came odwn to see the old folks Sunday, returning Sunday evening. Machine agents and lightning rod peddlers are making a thorough effort to catch ’em all in this locality this season The 4th will, we have been informed, be celebated at Dunn’s bridge on July 3. If this should be a false alarm we will inform you later. H. Brown is now “pop.” It is an 8-pound girl, and all doing nicely. Homer has had his head in a barrel, crying “da-da,” for the last month, and now it will soon be a reality. Rev. Dowmey, former M. E. minister of this circuit, will deliver the graduation address at Tefft Tuesday evening. Rev. Downey holds a warm corner in the hearts of the people here. The farmers generally are through replanting their corn. The high winds, cut and wire worms, together with the cold, dreary weather is not very encouraging for the “man with the hoe.” Thomas Jensen has “come back”

as a ball player. He was in the game Sunday with two hits and helped defeat Schneider by a 5 to 3 score. For the first game of the season the boys did exceedingly well. Sam DeArmond caught for the Wheutfield Regulars Sunday and did himself brown. Sam learned to catch cannon balls while in the navy, and can hold them all. Come and see him in action next Sunday at Wheatfield in the game of Wheat field vs. Tafr.’ ' : . “- Mis. W. 1). Meyers, of south of Wheat field, was taken critically ill from ptomaine poisoning Saturday evening, after returning home from Valparaiso and eating a lunch. Dr. Fyfe was called, and Sunday morning she was out of danger and continues to improve.

SOUTH AMERICA.

Frank Garvin spent Sunday with Charlie Culp. Mrs. H. M. Ogle was a Rensselaer visitor Friday. Mrs. Louis Swartz was a Remington visitor Friday. Miss Jennie Harwell spent Sunday with Miss Jessie Dolfin. Frank Sommers assisted Henry Deßoy replant corn Friday. Mrs. William V. VanXatta spent Thursday with Mrs. McMurray. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. V. VanXatta were Rensselaer visitors Wednesday Miss Beulah Kendall of Rensselaer, spent Sunday with Anna Caster. The Ladies’ Aid will meet at Mrs. Charlie Beaver's Friday afternoon at 2 p, m. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson took Sunday night supper with Frank Sommers. Miss Lillie Sommers is spending a few days with her brother, Frank, of Milroy. Mrs. John Havens of Marion, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F, Groans. Mr. and Mrs. William V. VanXatta attended the children’s day at Lee Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deßoy ana Miss Rosa were Rensselaer goers Wednesday. Frank Sommers spent a few (lays last week with his sister, Mrs. John Murphy, of Surrey. ; Miss Rosa Deßoy and Miss Leona Ogle called on Blossom Grouns on Thursday afternoon, ' —-———— Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Boudreau and two children were Rensselaer goers Saturday afternoon. > Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swartz ana family spent’ Thursday with their daughter, Mrs. Frank Bettinsinger. Miss Rosie Deßoy, who has been staying the past few weeks with her brother, Henry, returned to her home in Lafayette Saturday evening; There will be preaching Sunday .evening, June 13. Everyone come so we will have a good congregation. B. Y. P. 11. was very good last Sunday. evening. The leader for next Sunday night is Goldie Beaver.

GIFFORD.

Well! Well! Summer has come. Born, to Earl Parker and wife/ June 6, a girl/ Andy Meyers was a Wheatfield goer Thursday. Harry Gifford was a caller at the English home Saturday. Mrs. Hewitt is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chester Caster, at present. Mrs. Michael and daughter, Zana, Called at the Ballard home Sunday evening. Sunday, June 20, will be children’s day at Gifford. Everybody welcome. Choir practice was held at the home of Miss Emily Ballard Tuesday evening. ,> Willard Abbott and family took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Hankins Sunday. The Misses Dessie and Bernice Hodge of Rochester, are visiting Geo Beil and wife for a few days.

If Mothers Only Knew.

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SOUTH SIDE.

William Morris is on the sick list. Mrs. Henry Timmons is on the sick list. Charley lliff is working for William Morris. W. F. Michaels is the proud owner of a new “Tin Lizzie.” Jesse Dunn and family were Rensselaer goers Saturday evening. Elmer Patrick is hauling rock for the building of the new road. Ora and Henry' Bullis spent Sunday with Frank Welsh and family. Victor and Vance Michaels autoed over to Rensselaer Sunday evening Several from this locality attended

the Sunday school convention at Egypt Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvester of Kentland, took Sunday dinner with Riley Tullis and family. Several from this vicinity attended the ice cream social at’Egypt and report a fine time. Xate Welsh is plowing his corn for the first time. His brother. Merve, is assisting him. John Kelly of Remington, spent the week with W. F. Michaels, helping him run his new machine.