Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1916 — NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

Miss Amanda Chesterton of Sheldon is visiting Remington friends this week. Mrs. O. P. Taber of Wabash was a week-end guest of her daughter, Mrs. Homer Lambert, and other relatives. Mrs. M. K. Gray and Miss Millie visited Mr. and Mrs. George Vorhis -at Wolcott Sunday. Mrs. Max Broadie of Lafayette Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. this week. Mr 9 Sullivan and daughter, Miss Eva, of Wolcott were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs. Earl Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. English and little daughter of Rensselaer visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goss over Sunday. A. J. Van Valkenburgh of New York City spenj; several days here this week visiting Lee Alson and other friends. Mr.' and Mrs. Thomas McClean of Wellington, Illinois, were weekend guests at the home of George Besse and family. Miss Fleta Gray, Iva Brooks and Marie Fournier, who are attending school at Valparaiso, were home Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Lucile Luers and Lucile Robinson and the two Luers brothers of Rensselaer were attendants at the Halloween dance Tuesday night. Charles Weir spent Sunday with his wife, who is in, the hospital at Lafayette. • Mrs. Weir has been in a very serious condition but is now improving. Mr. and Mrs. George Bartee, accompanied by Mrs. Peter Merritt and children, spent Wednesday with their daughter,, Mrs. Ross Groves near Monticello.

Miss Stella Hollenback went to Wabash Sunday to spend a day or two with her mother who is recuperating from a severe operation of a few weeks ago. M. C. Coover was confined to the house a part of last week with the grippe which culminated in neuralgia of the stomach Saturday, and Sunday became quite serious; but he has improved since. If the weather continues favorable corn husking in this community will be about finished this week. So far there has been very little corn sold, the farmers expecting the price to advance. It is now hovering around 80 cents but many are expecting it to go higher. The corn is of a good quality and very dry in comparison with last year’s crop, and will grade exceedingly well.

A movement has been under way to raise funds to provide a new flag pole and buy a fine new flagto be erected at the public school grounds. The school board had been at so much expense to build the new addition that they were not in a financial conditiop to erect the pole. A subscription paper passed by Mr. Shelmon' provided the necessary funds and old glory ■will float from a sixty-foot elevation at the school house within a sihort time.

Mrs. Rosa Kelly Klause, daughter of John J. and Catherine Kelly, deceased, died on Tuesday, October, 24, 1916, at 4 o’clock of bronchial pneumonia, aged 27 years, 2 months and 2 days. She is survived by her husband, Jacob Klause, and two children, Joseph and Catherine, also two brothers, Joseph Kelly of El Rena, Oklahoma, and John Kelly of Remington, and three sisters, Mrs. Teresa Smith of Marion, Indiana, Mrs. Gertrude Blenz of Decatur, Illinois, and Miss Marion Kelly of Indianapolis, Indiana. Requiem high mass was celebrated October 26 at 9 a. m. from Sacred Heart church, by Rev. Joachim Baker. Beautiful flowers expressed the love of her many friends. The flowers were in charge of the Lady Foresters, of which order Mrs. klause was a member. It is said that once in each man’s life there comes a time when the little friend, Dan Cupid, strikes a dart into a vulnerable place; and thug there comes to even the most caseJhardened bachelor a time to surrender to the little god of love and take on the raatrimoninal yoke. Another of our citizens to thus succumb is Mr. Charles S. Galbraith, •who was wed on Wednesday, October 18, to Miss Mary E. Bryden. The ceremony, which was a quiet

one, took place at the bride’s home in Chattsworth, Illinois. A wedding trip to Mammoth Cave, Chatanooga and other points came to an end Friday when the couple returned to Remington and took <up their residence in the handsome, home on south Ohio street, formerly the A. J. Brooks property. Charley’s many friends including the Press wish them a long and happy married life.

FRANGESVILLE. (From the Tribune) Joseph A. Gish and sons, E. M. and Collier, of Onarga, Illinois, were in Francesville on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lase Smoyer were called to Oxford, Ohio, Saturday on account of the serious illness of the latter’s niece. Mrs. Susan E. Jones returned to her home at Wolcott Monday after an extended visit with her son, S. K. Jones and family. Misses Nellie and Mary Brandenburg went to Wolcott Saturday to be the guests of Misses Clara and Lulu Goss for a few days. Mrs. John C. Engle has returned from Toronto, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan; at the latter place she visited her daughter, Miss Gladys.

Frank Tillett was taken sick with pneumonia last Friday and was confined to his bed. Up to the hour of going to press he was improving. Samuel Tomlinson of Plymouth, j W. S. Daniel and Charles H. Peters of Knox, L. E. Daniel of Kewanna and A. D. Biggs and son Dudley of i Winamac were in Francesville yesterday on business. Mrs. L. V. Osbon of Indianapolis and Mrs. Tillie Boyd of Eckmansville, Ohio, returned home after a pleasant visit with the formei’s son, Charles E. Osbon and family, in the west part of town. Glifford Brown of Medaryville was arrested at last week charged with stealing a new Ford car from a party at South Bend. He is now in jail at Laporte pending hearing, which will be some time next week.

The Francesville telephone plant, which was owned by Christley brothers for several years, changed ownership yesterday. It was purchased by Samuel Tomlinson, president of the Winona Telephone Cj., whose home is at Plymouth. A few minor Changes will be made, but the operating force will remain the same and Francis Scott will still be the manager. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tillett of Gillam have returned home after an all-summer’s trip through the West—lowa, Montana' and Washington. They spent several weqks with their son at Wenatchee, Washington. They reported that the season was backward but wheat i? fair, apple crop good, and- plenty of potatoes and vegetables of all «iJids. They came home by the way of Seattle, Portland, stopping at Caldwell, Idaho. The apple crop here was a failure, hut they have cut their fourth crop of alfalfa and have an abundance of potatoes. They reported crops looking good from Colorado on home.

GOODLAND. (From the Herald) Mrs. Mary Fleming and Mrs. James Bell visited with relatives in Remington Thursday. George Levin of Chicago was here Wednesday the guest of his friend, L. M. Ruttenburg. Miss Blanche Carpenter and little niece, Miss Mary Mavity, were callers in Remington Thursday. Chris Gautsche and son Will and E. J. Foy returned the first of the week from Wisconsin where they looked at farm land. Mrs. Paul C. Johnston was c&lled to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. J. M. Huberle, who is ill at her home in Nebraska City, Nebraska. John W. Sage sold the vacant lot east of his home on Wayland ave- ’ nue this week to W. J. Stewart, who will move the former M. E.

parsonage he recently purchased onto same. . T. M. Ponton and daughter, Miss Laura, of Remington visited here Monday and Tuesday with his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Louette and husband. Grandpa and Mrs. Fenwick, Mrs. C. Elmer and Mrs. Miller came over from Remington Sunday to attend the revival meeting of the Church of God. W. C. Smalley, Remington’s paint manufacturer, was a business caller in Goodland Wednesday. He said that Fountain Park nearly made its expenses this year. Herman Ploutz returned home Monday evening after a visit with his son, Herman Jr., and family at Omaha, Nebraska. He reports them all well and enjoying their home in the^west. Arthur Gagnon purchased the Chris Gautsche property on west Union street this week and expects to move there in the near future. It is rumored that Mr. Gautsche saw a farm that just suited him up in Wisconsin. A farewell surprise was given to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Crandall at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Bassett on Jasper street last Wednesday night. The Crandalls left last Saturday for Hutchinson, Kansas, where they will make their home this winter. Karl has not signed a contract for next season but wants to secure a berth on some coast team.

Last Saturday morning Harry, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wild, residing on south Newton street, had the misfortune to break his right arm at’ the elbow while wrestling with a playmate, Joe Williams. Little Harry rushed into the house to his mother who. when she saw his injury fainted and in falling struck her head on the floor causing concussion of the brain. Monday and Tuesday she was in a critical condition, but at this time is doing nicely but has to be quiet.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) Mrs. Emmet Payne of Remington came Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Erman Grubb. John McKnight of Salem was the guest Friday and Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Erman Grubb. Mrs. James Blake went to Monon Tuesday to spend the day with her sister, Mrs. N. L. Sanders.

Mrs. H. T. Abott of West Lafayette is the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Baker. Mrs. John Carman of Rensselaer i 9 spending the week with her mother, Mrs. Milroy Sigman. Mrs. Mary Pugh, who had been visiting her sobs at Chicago, returned home Saturday evening. L. W. Sexton went to Linden Thursday for a few days’ visit with his daughter, Mrs. Lester Morrow. Mrs. James Pope of port, who had been visiting Mrs. Ethel Smith, returned home Thursday. ' - Mrs. Will Blake of Remington spent Tuesday here the guest of her father, Charles Hufty, and daughter.

Mrs. Fred Lacage of Kankakee was called here Tuesday by the serious illness of her niece, Mrs. Joseph Blanchett. Misses Nellie—and Mary Brandenburg of Francesville,"who had been visiting Richard Goss and family, returned home Thursday. Mrs. A. F. Chesterton, who had been caring for Grandma Bunnell since last May, returned to her home in Sheldon Tuesday evening. Mise Vivian Dobbins, who is attending hoarding school at Tudor hall, Indianapolis, came Friday and visited with Wolcott friends until Sunday. Thomas Stroupe went to Marion Tuesday to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Arelia Foster, who died at her home in that city Sunday evening. Mrs. Eldo Spangle and little daughter Annabell of Milford, Illinois, came Tuesday to visit Mr Spangle’s father, 11. C. Spangle, and wife and other friends. Leonard Hofstetler went to Eureka, Illinois, Wednesday evening to attend the funera? of his uncle, Simon Hofstetter, who died at his home in that place Monday. R. C. Duff, who had been visiting relatives at Peoria, Pontiac, Eureka and other points in Illinor the past eight weeks, returned home Saturday from Sheldon by automobile.

Quincy Hughes, accompanied by Charles M. Smith and daughter. Miss Ruth, returned Wednesday from his trip to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The party made the trip here in Mr. Smith’s auto. Mies Lenora Winters, who is teaching at Enos, is spending a few days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Winters, while her school is closed on account of scarlet fever in the neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Winger and daughter, Miss Leah Winger, of Fairbury, Illinois, who had been been visiting Philip Stortz and family, went to Milford Thursday to visit their son, Samuel Winger. Miss Ruth Roberts, who had been visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ford, returned to her home in Lafayette. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Ford, who will visit there for a few days. Several of the teachers had planned for a little Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stant Spencer Tuesday evening and supposed they had their eatables ready until about time for this important part of the program.

when to their consternation it was discovered that while they had been making merry the eatables had been stolen. The ladies, however, were not discouraged, and while they were compelled to vary the intended menu, a quick trip to the bakery furnished them the material to complete their evening’s fun. Sarah Mildred Lear was born near Hullpepper Courthouse, West Virginia, July 8, 1828. With her parents she came to White county in 1839. Coming to White county in thoee days she became one of the pioneers of White county. Her parents settled southwest of what is now Monticello. On January 31, 1844, she was married to J. Bunnell. To this union was born seven children, Mercy J.. Thomas J., Maria L„ Mary A.. Milton M., Teal, and Homer E.. five of whom have passed over before their mother to the other side. Early in life Mrs. Bunnell united with the Christian church, of which she was a member at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her death two children, Milton M. and Mrs. Samuel Spencer: twelve grandchildren thirty-five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, together with a large circle of friends who will miss dear old grandma.

ROSELAWN Ray Cummings, Republican county chairman, was in town Saturday evening. S. R. Sizelove, county auditor and candidate for a second term, was in Roselawn Saturday and Sunday. The week-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Baxter was buried in the Roselawn cemetery Saturday afternoon. , Miss Pearl Best, who had been quite ill for a week, is able to be up this Monday morning and expects to be able to get out soon. Arthur Spinney, Democratic candidate for sheriff of Newton county, was in Roselawn Saturday meeting the voters of Lincoln township. Mrs. Roger Smith accompanied her daughter. Miss Dorothy, and Mary Jane Phillips to Rensselaer Saturday on a shopping expedition. The campaign as far as political speeches or rallies are concerned has been a frost in this locality, not even one campaign soeech from either side having been made in Roselawn. Clarence Boyle was taken to Hammond hospital for treatment Sunday morning. Clarence has been in poor health for some time. We did not learn the nature of his case but trust it is not serious, and hope to see him with us again soon. Mr. Bernie, state secretary of Sunday schools, spoke to a good sized audience at the church Friday evening. He gave a very instructive and interesting talk and every one who were fortunate enough to hear him feel that the Sunday school and church have been greatly benefited thereby. Monday morning’s bright sunshiny weather looks good for a fair weather election day tomorrow, and that means a Hughes day, we believe. If not Hughes then Wilson. But which ever is elected as our President we feel sure our country will continue to live and prosper and keep out of war, -although the calamity howlers and writers of both Democratic and Republican parties would try to make us believe the opposite. Rev. Whare preached an excellent sermon Sunday night to a large and attefitive audience, the largest audience that has been out for a long, long time. We feel that we are fortunate indeed to have had such a splepdid young minister assigned to this charge, and trust our people will continue to appreciate his services* throughout the year as they have thus far. Preaching Sunday morning at 11 o'clock; Sunday school at 10 o’clock.

Sig Bushman, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bushman, took * a notion to get married and la«t Saturday, Without any warning to friends or relatives, with his best girl. Miss Angie Langland, boarded the 10 o’clock train for Rensselaer, where they were married. Sig is a fine young man and we are sure is worthy of the charming young lady he has chosen as his life companion. The newlyweds departed immediately for Chicago and will visit friends and relatives in Michigan and Wisconsin on their honeymoon trip_

MEDARYVTLLE (From the Journal) Charles Odoni is 'reported to be quite busy at this time shocking his ninety acres of good corn. A. L. Belger spent Sunday with Mre. Belger. who- is taking treatment at * Cramer springs or Mudlavia.

Chris Salrin and sons, George and Steve, and William Rhinehart and their families attended the Nicoles funeral here Thursday. The home of Lewis Timm was raided by chicken thieves last Thursday night. About seventy chickens weig taken and the chicken house burned. A sack of sulphur and four gunnysacks were found. Charles B. Guild, who has been absent in Minnesota and North Dakota for the past two months, looking after business interests, returned home Friday evening, being accompanied by Mrs. stefar-FaYis and little daughter of Benchland, * Montana. Mrs. Faris, who Is the daughter of

Michael Robinson and a sister of Mrs. C. H. Guild, was met by Sfr. Guild in Chicago. Mr. Guild reports that the wheat crop in the region where he visited was badly damaged by rust, but that the other crope were good. Mr. Guild states that two weeks ago Monday night the mercury fell to three below zero at Dawson, North Dakota.

BROOK. (Prom the Reporter) Paul Hanson was in Watseka on Tuesday buying goods for the spring trade. Mrs. Prank Cox was over from Goodland on Tuesday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hub Cox. • Elmer Lowe and family and some friends spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lowe. Harley Conn returned on Friday after a visit of ten days with relatives in Chappaign, Illinois. S. W. Myers and wife of Monticello spent Saturday and Sunday with Howard Myers and wife. Martha Harris returned from Indianapolis Sunday where she had spent a few days with her aunt. Herman Ploutz of Goodland spent the first of the week with his daughter, Mrs. Ernest James. Jacob D. Rich, John Foresman and John Sunderland were in the north end on Tuesday looking after a land deal. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bringle and daughter spent Sunday in Foresman with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sunderland.

Mrs. Bessie Price and daughter of Stone Bluff were visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snyder, over Sunday. Mrs. John Haynes went to Wadena on Tuesday to visit her daughter, Miss Ruth, and enjoy the Halloween festivities. Henry Gushwa was in town on Monday for the first time since his operation. He looks even thinner than usual but is getting along all right. Mr. and Mrs. Doland and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rich of Goodland stopped on Sunday for a short call at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob D. Rich, while on their way to Chicago. „ David Harris accompanied the car load of Belgian horses sold by Will Ade to New York on Monday. Mr. Ade disposed of his entire line of imported Belgians to an eastern syndicate and they were shipped on the above date.

Mrs. Mary Gillett or Chattsworth, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. James Mundy and family and Mrs. G. Myers of Kentland, Mr. and Mrs. Quince Hood and family and Mr. and Mrs. Erve Leavitt and family visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herath. Commissioner Hillis in his auto collided with a horse and buggy on the bridge north of Morocco on last Saturday night. The buggy was on the bridge when the auto arrived and was crowded into the railing and badly smashed. Fortunately no one was injured.

Mr. and Mrs. John Sell were in Wolcott attending the funeral of Mrs. Sell’s grandmother. On their return they were accompanied home bv Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Uhl, Miss Madge Wolf, Mrs. Mittie Hemphill and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Spencer, who spent Saturday evening with them.

LESS TRADING IN HUJiAN HAIR Gradually changing styles In hairdressing In the United States and Europe has dealt a death-blow to the trade In human hair in Hong Kong, China. In 1910 this trade reached its highest level, the United States alone buying such hair to the value of $695,137 direct, in additißn to a large amount which went by way of Europe. The preparation of hair in various stages became one the leading industries of Hong Kong. New York took nearly all the long lengths of hair. This is vouched for by American Consul General George E. Anderson at Hong Kong. The demand In Europe ■was for short lengths, stubs, combings and wastes. With the advent of the war this European demand has fallen away, and the changing styles in the United States have cut down the demand from New York. —(Leslie’s.).

WAS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Mrs. Belva Lockwood, whose eighty-sixth birthday was recently honored in Washington, D. C., was a famous person back in 1884, when she was nominated for President of the United States by the Woman’s Equal Rights party meeting in* San Francisco, and again four years later when she was renominated. For forty-three years Mrs. Lockwood was in active practice of law in the District of Columbia, and she has only just retired from her professional work after having outlived three sets of judges and three sets of lawyers.