Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1916 — HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

Attorney A. D. Babcock of Goodland was circulating among friends here Tuesday. John and Harold Bowman and Fred Griffin, Jr. of Monticello, spent Sunday in town. The Townsend & Son drug store is installing a handsome hew soda fountain this week. Earl Taylor and family have moved back from Reynolds and will run the home place. Mrs. Chester Besse of Wolcott spent Wednesday in town with the George Besse . family. Mr. and Mrs. Napleon Sego moved Tuesday into rhe Holland property in the north part of town. L. J. Thomas, who has been living on route three, is moving this week onto a farm near Crown Point. Mrs. Pierce of Lowell, came Thursday for a several days’ visit with her daughter, Mis. Lowell Bowman, ‘ t Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Kelly of Phillips, Wis., came Saturday to visit the latter’s sister, Mrs. G. D. flaunt

Jones Bros, report the sale of the C. T. Denham property on north Indiana street to John W. Taylor of Remington. 6 Miss Martha Bonham, who is nowteaching in the high school, spent Saturday and Sunday at her home at Watseka. Mrs. A. M. Bartoo, who got a bad fall last week, is recovering nicely now r , though it came 'near being a serious accident. Mrs. Harold Bowman and children returned to Monticello Sunday evening, after a week’s visit with her mother, Mrs. C. H. Peck. The brothers of the order of Eastern Star royally entertained the Sister Stars last Friday evening with a big turkey dinner. Mrs. Harvey Williams and son George went to Fairbury, 111., for a two weeks’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gibb. Mrs. Mary Capes, who has been visiting her relatives here the past few months, started for her home at Grand Forks, N. D., Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. 'William Blake moved Wednesday from the farm to the James Lock property in the south part of town, recently vacated by J. S. Williams. Frank Hardebeck and family of Earl Park and Arthur Deno and family of Fowler were the guests of John Hardebeck and family over Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. George Hemphill and daughter Minnie went to Indianapolis this Thursday for a several weeks’ stay. Mr. Hemphill is already there and is working in a garage. Bernard Hargreaves of Chicago came Monday for a visit with the family of B. F. Spencer and other friends. Both Bernard and Max are employed by the Chicago Rubber Co. The state veterinarian was here all day Wednesday and out with Dr. Turley looking after some cases of mange. They found six farmers who had cases of it among their stock. Mrs. Mary Meyers moved back to !her farm the last s>f the week and

her son Ross and wife have moved from her farm to the Jordan farm, six miles northeast of town, where he could have more land. Miss Leona" Lewis and Mr. John May were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Lewis, on Saturday evening, Feb. 19. They went immediately to their new home On a farm northwest of town. A surprise was given Mrs. Mary Meyers last Thursday night by several pf her neighbors before her return to the farm. Her aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey, will make their home with her. An Epworth League social was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Ott Monday night, at which about 63 were present. Mr. and Mrs. Ott expect to return to the farm west of town in a few days. Born, to George Mathew and wife, of five miles southwest of town, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Ora Baxter, Feb, 13, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. George Hanna, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Alson, a daughter. Loren Loilgh, a little 10-year-old orphan boy has come to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Markin. The little lad is from the Orphans’ home in Logansport, and he is fortunate in falling into such good hands. •

« Rev. Luther Markin came Tuesday to spend two or three weeks on his father’s farm. Mr. Markin had to give up his regular preaching .at Middletown on account of his nervous condition, and he will try outdoor work for awhile. A week-end house party was given by Misses Eva and Olive Thompson to a half dozen of their young friends. On Sunday a dinner party was made to include their young gentlemen friends, at which Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hawkins were the chaperones. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Freed of Wabash are removing to the vicinity of Danville, Ind., the county seat of Hendrix county, where they will go onto a good farm. Mrs. Freed, formerly Miss Myra Bartoo, and the children will spend a few days here with her relatives while their goods are in transit. Miss Ruth Richcreek was the recipient of a. happy surprise party on her 15th birthday anniversary Friday evening. About twenty-five of her young friends dropped in very suddenly and the surprise was complete. A merry time was enjoyed by all and delicate refreshments were served to the guests by the young lady’s mother.

Rev. E. F. Lilley and H. Hartman are in Logansport today attending a special meeting of the Presbytery, which will arrange for the installation of Rev. Lilley as pastor of the Remington church. The date selected is Thursday evening, March 2, subject to the approval of the Presbytery. It is expected that the Rev. Dr. S. A. Stewart of Rochester will preach and several neighboring pastors will assist in the services. This service will be full of interest to all and the general public is invited. Mrs. William Townsend was hostess to the Fortnightly club Wednesday afternoon. Response to roll call wag “Famous Women.’' Mrs. Harvey Williams gave a very interesting talk on “The Women of the White House,” and Mrs. Brand read a delightful paper on ’ The Life of Carrie Jacobs Bond.” which was followed by the beautiful sold. “A Perfect pay," sung by Mrs. Paul Hyman in her usual charming manner. Remington received a visit this week from a very oid-tlme resident. This was C. C. Jones, who as a lad resided here during the years 1861 and 1862. He remembers the town as at that time having but four or live bouses. His father was a doctor land presumably an undertaker, as well) and kept a corner grocery and general merchandise store. He also bought what grain was raised around here. The only thing that looks natural to Mr. Jones is the railroad tank and even that has been replaced once or more, during the intervening time. Our former townsman, Bert Brooks, residing at Fowler, is in had- He has been operating a dray while he has been ip Fowler and Saturday while engaged in unloading a case of paper at the Review office, the ease got away from him and fell, pinning him down. The ease weighed about six hundred pounds, and when he was released it was found that, his left leg was broken just above the knee. The injury will lay him up for a long time, no doubt.

Lewig S. Alter, who claims to be Carpenter township's oldest native born resident, has taken onto himself a wife. He was married on Wednesday last at Kokomo to Mrs. Anna Price. They returned home on Thursday. The wedding occurred on the fliirty-seventti anniversary of Mr. Alter’s first marriage. Mr. Alter is one of our best known residents, and his many friends over the whole country will wish him all happiness in his new’ alliance. Miss Bessie Guy and Mr. Robert Gardner of Remington, Ind., came over to Keithsburg on Tuesday and were married at the Presbyterian manse Wednesday evening by Rev. Edward Bull. The young couple were friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bull in his previous pastorate, and came over not only to have the knot tied but to make a little visit as well. Miss Ama Hoyt and Miss Mina Trovillo were guests and witnesses of

the occasion. A dainty three-course collation was served by Mrs. Bull. The decorations were smilax, carnations and white roses. 111., News.

PINE GROVE Andy Ropp and Vern Odfe were Kniman goers Sunday. Misses Lea and Helen Flora called on Gladys Baker Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shroyer spent Sunday with Mrs. Burr and I son Elliott. Mr. Leatherman, the Rawleigh man, spent Monday night with James Torbet arid family. Mr. and Mrs. Harry <lifford went to Illinois Saturday for an over Sunday visit with friends and relatives. Mrs. Will Florence and daughters, Ruth, Rilla and Geraldine, called on James Torbet and family Monday afternoon. There was a large crowd out'to the literary Friday night- Everybody remember the next one, Friday night, March 3. - Mrs. James Torbet, Mrs. Bluford Torbet, Mrs. James Britt, daughter Nile and son James, attended Mrs William Rees’ funeral Monday afternoon. Mrs. John Dale gave a very pleasant surprise Saturday afternoon for her son Ivan, it being his seventh birthday. Those present were:’Mary, Floyd, Katy and Roy Shook, Margaret and Willis Gifford, Leota and Gertrude Baker, Orval Boicourt, Alice Galbraith, Cliloae, Creola and Charley Torbet. At four o’clock they were called in to a dainty little lunch of sandwiches and pickles. There was also candy on the table. After that they had a search for a bean which was hidden, Orville Boiceurtb eing the lucky one and receiving the prize. They then guesse<? ? n K ? me beans in a bottle, and M illis Gifford received the prize for that. Games were then played apd all enjoyed a fine time. They departed at a late hour, wishing him many more happy birthdays.

POSSUM RUN. Most everybody has the grin at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Polleck moved to there new home at Morocco Tuesday. Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mrs. Knight Wednesday. . Several from this vicinity attended the surprise dinner at Jim Myers’ Sunday. Nile, Jimmie and Harry Britt spent Sunday evening with the Parker young folks. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis and family took dinner with G. H. Comer and wife Thursday. < harlejr Parker and two sisters called on Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Davis son Saturday evening. Henry Winecoop of Wheatfield spent Sunday and Sunday night with T. J. Parker and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Britt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Hankins and family of Gifford. Mr. and Mrs. George Devisson, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Davisson and son and Miss Lea Flora all spent Tuesday evening with T. J. Parker and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis and family, who have been visiting relatives and friends for the last two months, will start Friday for their home in Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Payne and children, Mr. .and Mrs. Roy Beaver and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. James Davis spent Wednesday evening with Frances Marion and wife.

GIFFORD. Grover Norris was in Medaryville on business Tuesday. Jim Britt and wife were Sunday guests at the Hankins home. Mrs. D. d. Zook spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Walker. Miss Wave Teter of Remington visited a few days with Mrs. Andy Meyers. Mrs. Tell Rutlidge was called to Ohio last week by the death of her mother. Jim Meyers and son Andy, George Heil and Col. McCurtain were, Rensselaer goerg Saturday. Everybody that has to move is moving around rather lively this week, as .Tuesday is the lagt day of February. Well, farewell Possum Run. With many wishes of a bright future before you and an honorable man to aflore you. So, good-bye, dear sister, good-bye. ~ Wednesday night about 8 o’clock about 30 neighbors and friends came in to surprise George Heil and wife before they move to their new home

near Aix. Games and music were played until a late hour, then refreshments of ice cream, c ake, pop corn and pickles were served. All report a jolly time. While *Mr. Mrs. Jim Meyers were away from >me Sunday forenoon about' thirty-five of their fiends gathered at their home for a farewell surprise dinner, as they are moving south of Rensselaer on a farm. The surprise proved a success, and the table was surely laden with everything that was good to eat. All present report a fine time and wishing Mr. and Mrs. Meyers success in their new home.

McCOYSBURG. Mrs, T. B. Stevenson called on Mrs. Will McDonald Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Bessie Dempsie went to Indianapolis to visit her brother who lives there. Don’t forget the Ladies’ Aid Wednesday, March 1, to be held at Mrs. Henry Heck’s, Mrs. R. V. Johns and daughter Eva called on Mrs. T. B. and Alice Stevenson Monday. Mrs, J. R. Phillips called on Mrs. T. B; Stevenson and daughter Alice Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Willets, who have been down with lagrippe, are some better at this writing. ~~~ -- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevens and baby Kenneth called on Will McDonald and family Sunday. Remember the box social at McCoysburg Feb. 26. Ladies bring boxes; boys lots of money. Mrs. Charleg Ferguson, who has been sick, was able to call on Mrs. Owen Barber Wednesday afternoon.