Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1916 — HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

FOUR CORNERS. Mrs. E. W. Allen is able to be out again after a severe attack of stomach trouble. All are pleased to know that the sale season is Over, except perhaps, the printer, the auctioneer and the clerk. In about 10 days the new state bank at San Pierre will be launched on the financial sea of patronage and good will. William McNeil of Wheatfield is dangerously sick with pneumonia. His son Alva from LaCross was with him the first of the week. Mrs. Frank Fenzel of east Walker, who underwent a dangerous Operation some eight weeks ago, fs now believed to be out of danger. Willie Davis, son of R. E, Davis of near Tefft, is dangerously sick with pneumonia. Dr. Solt has charge of the case, assisted by a trained nurse from Chicago. Moving is now the order of the day. The roads are lined w ith teams of renters who, on account of land sales, are obliged to make a change, either for the better or worse. Elwood Gulbranson has purchased of A. Duggleby his 4-cylinder Studebaker and Duggleby will purchase a little more trouble in a 7passenger C-cylinder Studebaker. Mr. Vonasek has traded his farm in east Walker to a Chicago party by the name of Montankey, who is now in possession. Air. Vonasek has returned to Chicago, his former borne. George Gross, who lived on the Greer farm recently purchased at auction by Frank Smith, has moved onto a farm in the Fritz neighborhood, in east Walker. Mr. Smith will occupy his own farm and has moved onto same. There seems to be a diversity of opinion as to the advisability of building a high school building at Tefft. For our part we don’t believe the benefit would justify. The expense of upkeep of a high school

Is no small item and would add to the taxpayers’ burden. Marshal Johnson of Wheatfield has convinced the friends of law and order that if they want a law-abid-ing city and show they are in earnest for a general clean-up, and know of any unlawful acts, file the necessary papers and give him the warrants and he will do the rest. Mr. Johnson has proved that he has the grit; the prosecutor can use his fees; the town needs to clean house. So go to it, boys, and if business is slack make a trip to Tefft. There are a few cases in that neck of the woods that should be investigated. The better element of Tefft would like to see the social standard of that little town raised to a higher level, and this is nearer the .prosecutor’s old home. tod. Prosecutor Sands Came up to Wheatfield last Friday and started a long-delayed clean-up. . First, John Irvin was called to account for a plain drunk, tim'd $1 and costs: next “Happy" Hohen. the butcher, for drunk and running his car while intoxicated. Fined S 5 and costs and his license taken away from him. Next William Weise, for being drunk in a public place, to which he plead guilty, fined $25 and costs. Two or three others were getting ready to leave the burg when the blanket of night cast its shadows over the stricken city and reminded the prosecutor that the day’s work was completed. and he hiked for home, with the promise of a speedy return for the completion of his undertaking.

RENSSELAER ASTONISHED BY SIMPLE MIXTURE. Rensselaer people are astonished at the INSTANT action of simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL removes such surprising foul matter it relieves almost ANY CASE of constipation, sour stomach or gas. Because Adler-ika. acts on BOTH lower and upper bowel, a few doses often relieve or prevent appendicitis. A short treatment helps chronic stomach trouble.—A. F. LONG, Druggist MILROY Mrs. S. Griffith was in Monon Wednesday. i Miss Lillian Fisher visited Center school Tuesday. Mrs. Sam Griffith called on Mrs. Frank Scipio Tuesday. Mrs. Isaac Hamilton was in Monon Monday to consult a physician. Mrs. Elmer Clark went to Wolcott Monday to see her physician. Edna Brock and Joe White spent Saturday night with Martha Clark. Lillian Fisher was sick the first)

of the week and unable to attend school. Air. and Mrs. Charles Clark took supper Tuesday evening with George Fouiks’. Airs. J. English and Charles English from Kansas, visited Air. and Mrs. Earl Fouiks last Tuesday. Mrs. G. L. Parks was called to the bedside of her aged mother, Mrs. Ravenscroft, who is seriously ill. Air. and Mrs. Earl Fouiks visited the latter’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Airs. Albert Hughes, Saturday night. Meetings closed Sunday evening with a fair attendance. Mr. Samsel gave some spiritual, helpful sermons./ Willard Johnson has been caring for A. J. May, who has been seriously ill, but seems to be improving in some ways. Mrs. James Blankenship visited Airs. Ross at Francesville Wednesday and found her to be improving as well as could be expected. Ludd Clark’s moved to the farm purchased by his father, I. J. Clark, who bought the Joseph Grouns farm and moved the last of the week. Joseph Grouns hating sold his farm to I. J. Clark, held his sale Thursday and left for a visit with friends before going to their new destination in Arkansas. We wish them success in their future home. The pupils of Alilroy tp. will celebrate our Indiana Centennial on March 10. They will all come to Center school and a program will be given by them. There will also be some contests. The patrons are requested to bring dinner and join in the celebration of our state’s birthday. '

UNION TIMES. Elmer Standish and family moved this week. Mrs. Katie Sage and family spent Sunday at Pollard’s, near Rensselaer. Miss Sylvia Augspurger spent Thursday night with Miss Veva Holser. The spelling contest of the Jordan township Schools which was held at Neverfail school was participated in by IS pupils, representing all schools of the township. First place was won by Miss Bernice Kessinger of the Egypt school. Miss Dorothy Shumaker of Union school took second place and Vernell Woodruff also of Union school took third place. A literary meeting was called at Union school Friday evening to decide upon what part our community should take in the Indiana day celebration to be held at Egypt March 10. After the business meeting a short program was given by the school and Wilber Cooper gave two readings which were enjoyed very much. A spelling match was held in which 50 spellers took part. Miss Olive Cooper won the prize for standing longest. The ladies of the community and the girls of the school then served refreshments of home-made candy, popcorn and apples. All left at about 11 o'clock after voting to make it a regular affair to be held every two weeks.

McCOYSBURG. Will McDonald was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. Mrs. Jim Jefferies is on rhe sick list at this writing. Miss Eva Johns spent Friday evening with Miss Celeta Cummings. Mrs. Henry Heck entertained the Ladies’ Aid. All enjoyed a nice time. ■. M. E. Sunday school meets every oilfer Sunday at 10 a. m. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. Laura McDonald and Miss Mary McDonald are visiting Mrs. J. R. Phillips a few days. Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson is visiting relatives atßensselacr and Morocco for a few weeks. . Mrs. T. B. Stevenson and daughter Alice spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Will McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas,Lear of Seafield spent Wednesday with friends and relatives in this burg. Mrs. Owen Barber and daughter Mildred called on Mrs. T. B. and Alice Stevenson Wednesday afternoon. POSSUM RUN. Quite a little snow fell here Wednesday. G. H. Comer helped George Heil move Wednesday. Mrs. Jud Zook is spending the week with her sister at Rensselaer. Jack Reeder took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Davisson Saturday. Ray Corner spent Thursday night

with his brother, G. H. Comer, and family. Mrs. Clyde Davisson was on the sick list Friday and Orpha Parker assisted in her housework. Rosabell Daugherty returned home Wednesday after a few days’ visit with her sister, Mrs. Ike Marlatt. E. A. Merrill and wife spent Monday night and Tuesday with Mr. and Airs. Bert Nees of near Rensselaer. MT?AYR~ (From the Kentland Enterprise) Airs. Renard Hopkins of Dyer, dll., is visiting at the home of Postmaster and Mrs. C. J. Hopkins. Air. and Mrs. John Heims and son Noland have returned from a week’s visit with relatives at Medaryville. Arcb - and Wilbur Blankenbaker will soon go to Valley Junction, lowa, to spend the spring months on a farm. .. Mrs. Jesse B. Marion of Leesburg is here taking care of her mother, Airs. Jasper Wright. No change in her condition is reported. E. 11. Croxton of Kankakee came Saturday to spend Sunday with Airs. ( roxton, Who is visiting at the home of her grandfather, J B. Ashby. Jonas Mohan, who has spent the winter in Kentucky,’ has returned "and will have his old place with Victor Borklund for another year. J. 11. Crisler of Spokane, Ohio, .a former resident of Mt. Ayr, has been spending a few days the past week with his many friends and relatives here. George Tolbert, who has lived on the Charles Elijah farm the past three years, is moving to Attica. Simon Anderson will move on the farm vacated by Air. Tolbert. James Lyons, one of the progressive farmer of Jackson tp., and Miss Frances Hays of Brook were married at the home of the bride’s parents last Saturday. They will reside on the Lyons farm southwest of town. “ The Al. W. A. team of Mt. Ayr went to Alorocco last Thursday evening and initiated three new members into the Alorocco camp. A fine time was reported by all present. Twea^y-four neighbors from Mt. Ayr were in attendance. It became known here Saturday that Jay Miller and Aliss Nelle Parker had been married for the past two months, keeping the affair secret for that length of time from their many friends and relatives. They are numbered among the popular young people of the community, and while their marriage has been expected for some time, it was not thought that it had already occurred. Aliss Parker has been teaching school east of Foresman and/desired to finish the term. They will go to housekeeping on the farm of the groom’s father, W. W. Miller, at the north side of town. Their friends extend congratulations and best wishes.