Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1917 — Page 4

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

WOLCOTT (From the “Enterprise) Born to Mr. and-Mrs. Ord Johnson, Monday, January 15, a son. Mrs. H. E. Lear of Anthony, Kansas, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dickson of Round Grove. Mrs. William Garvin of near Rensselaer was the guest M ednesday of her daughter, Mrs. F. Seifert. 1 Mrs. James Naugle and son Leo of Audubon, Minnesota,’ are here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dickson. Mrs. E. J. Dibell .received a Christmas box January 18 from India, which was mailed the last week in October. Mrs. Elizabeth Payne of Remington came over Thursday and spent the day and night with her brother, Perry Blake, who is very ill. Mrs. George A. Henderson and family and Mrs. Henry Fleming went to' Goodland this Friday morning to visit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson. Elmer Stoller and sister Clara and their cousins, Peter and Reuben Farney of Kiowa, Kansas, who have been visiting relatives here, went to Elgin, Illinois, Tuesday to visit their uncle, Aaron Farney, and family.

GOODLAND

(From the Herald) Mr. and Mrs. Newton Wickwire of Chalmers visited here with relatives this week. Verne Railsback, C. & E. I. agent at Rossville, Illinois, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. The Bachelor Girls club members went to Kentland Tuesday and spent the 1 day with Mrs. . John Simons, a former Goodland girl. On Sunday, January 28, John and Miss Velma Noland are to be married at the home of the bride’s parents at Center, Indiana. They will make their home on the Gemmill farm jusf east of town. Invitations hive been issued announcing the wedding of Miss Gertrude Burke of this city to Mr. Martin Andrew Mangan to take place at SS. Peter and Paul’s Catholic church next Tuesday morning. County Assessor H. H. Downing received w’ord last Friday morning that his brother John had passed away early that morning at the home of a son, Clifford Downing, at Milford, Nebraska. Funeral services were held Sunday. On Tuesday morning Mr. James Cullnan, Edward Gray and sister, Miss Nellie, Matthew Moran and niece, Miss Sadie Boyles, left for Florida. The two former will take in the sights in Cuba before returning home. This Friday morning Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wickersham and son Wilson left for New Orleans to attend the Mardi Gras, and to spend the remainder of the winter, months. John Pluimer’s large gray team of horses did a circus stunt Wednesday morning about 9:30. They started to run south in the alley back of the Herald office on a gallop. They turned east On Prairie avenue, north on James street, east on Union street, north on Benton

Farm for Sale At Auction At 11 a. m., at the farm on Friday, Jan. 26,1917 ————————————— z We will sell at public auction a farm of 120 acres 6 miles south of Rensselaer, on the Rensselaer and Remington stone road, known as the Rich farm. Land is practically all level, sandy loam, 100 acres in cultivation 20 acres pasture, good outlet, some tile. Good 5 room house, fair barn and crib, good deep well and windmill, fair fences. • z . This farm is nicely located on one of the most extensively traveled roads in Indiana, having all the modern advantages which good roads, telephones and rural mail delivery brings. The ditch affording outlet for drainage to this land is soon to be recleaned and a good and sufficient outlet thus provided. The sellers are prepared to convey this land with a good, clear title. There is a $4,000 5 per cent loan with four years to run, to be assumed; reasonable terms to suit purchaser will be arranged on the balance. M. E. Graves John A. Dunlap Fred A. Phillips and Chas. Martin, Aucts.

street across the railroad and then east on the Remipgtpn road. Lawrence Reed and John started after them in a single rig and overtook them before they reached /the Pluimer home. No damage was

MEDARYVILLE

(From the Journal) ■ Ed Ryan “is now a student at Purdue university, for the midwinter agricultural course of eight weeks. .' « Mrs. W. B. Long Of owanka. South Dakota, is visiting this week at the home of her brother, James Elliott of Gifford. v James R. Linton, accompanied by M V. Redinbo. Frank Breese and Alvin Ramey, left Saturday* for Memphis, Tennessee, where they are to be engaged in building a dredge for the Sternberg Dredge, company. ■ Word was received here this morning of the death of, H. F. Campbell of Hammond, a former resident of this vicinity. Mr. Campbell died while on a visit in Texas ant *he body, which is being brought here for burial, is expected to arrive in Medaryville Friday noon Mr. Campbell was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Amanda Fess and a cousin ot James Campbell, Last Saturday afternoon accurred the death of George Mehaffey, an old veteran of the Civil war, at his home six miles northwest of. Medaryville. Mr.- Mehaffey, who was 72 years of age, was living alone, but was attended by George Dunn at the time of his death. The deceased had been quite ill of pneumonia for several days but would not permit the calling of the doctor, until he had passed beyond the aid of medicine.

BROOK

(From the Reporter) Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bowers on Thursday morning, a baby girl. W. D. Pence went to Goodland on last Thursday and from there to his farm near Wabash. Mrs. A. J. Kitt of Fowler was in town on last Friday visiting Mrs. Spoor and Mrs. Haynes. A* baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Roome west of Brook Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Rosenbrook were called to Chicago the first of the week owing to the illness of their daughter, Mrs. Linnea Burgman. Mr. Sandmyer, who lives east of Foresman, has been very ill during the last four weeks. It is thought he will probably not -recover. Mrs. Martinson of North Manchester, who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. King Chamberlain, returned to her home last Friday. Mrs. Ina Pierson and Miss Carrie Sunderland went to Crawfordsville on Saturday where the former will keep house for her brother, Dr. Harry Sunderland. The latter will visit with them for a couple of w eeks. Momence township voted $30,000 to the C. & E. I. railroad over forty years ago and has never paid off the bonds yet. No doubt the township has received taxes enough since that time to repay the money but taxes can always be used for anything. The little dredge going through the creek southeast of town is making fairly good time. It began at the Iroquois a month ago and

had gone about a mile. It still has ! four miles to go, and is expected to | finish some time in March. It has something like two thousand cubic, yards to dig, costing 29% cents a! cubic yard, making a total of a' little over $3,500. The ditch is being built to help drain the land and is paid for by assessment -made on the land benefctted by it...

4 ROSELAWN

John Snip was a business visitor in Roselawn Monday. James R. Craig of Thayer was a Roselawn visitor Monday. Mi-.* Petro of Lake Village was a business visitor here Monday. C. T. Otis and W. T. Kight shipped hogs to the Chicago market Tuesday. ‘ J. W. Crooks visited his family in Rensselaer from Friday ’until Saturday morning. Joseph Hopper and family w’ill move to Lowell in the near future where he has a position on a farm. Lardner Crooks was up assisting his father in the drug store from Friday evening until Sunday evening. Jesse Sheffer, the Thayer blacksmith, has purchased a shop at Parr and will move there soon, it is .reported. Perry Elsworth could not stand the severe winter w’eather of Indiana and departed for sunny Tennessee last week. ; / ; Miss Bertha Bess was home Saturday and Sunday, returning to her school work in Washington township Sunday evening. W. D. Burkhardt of Lafayette, a traveling salesman for the Fischer Bros. Dry Goods Co., of Peoria, Illinois, was calling on the merchants here Monday. Fred Nelson, farmer, dairyman and teamster, has purchased a fine team of young mules and is putting in most of his time trying to make the pfesky things do as he bids them. Charles Hickman, living on the D. K. Frye farm, who has been working in Hammond for some time, was home for a few days last week, getting over an attack of the grip. He was able to return to his work Monday. Mrs. W. T. Kight, Mrs. John Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cox, Henry Petersom.. Frank Rush and sons and many others from this community whose names we did not get, were in Rensselaer the 18th, all hoping they might be the lucky one and ride home in that Ford given away by a Rensselaer mer? chant. But a lady of Rensselaer got away with the “keer.’’

FRANCESVIIjTjF

(From the Tribune) Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hintz have moved to Monon, where they will make their future home. Edward Rose, who is employed in Chicago, has been visiting his parents, and Mrs. W. C. Rose, near Moody. Miss Elsie Huguet returned home from El Paso, Illinois, Sunday, where she had been for a two weeks’ vacation. Mrs. S. K. Jones was called to Wolcott Saturday on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Hamilton. Miss Beulah Pootrider of Clay City, Indiana, came Thursday and is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Allee, east of town. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Koeboke last Saturday, a girl; to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Houston, Saturday of last week, a boy. Mrs. Claude Burson -went to Clark’s Hill, Indiana, Saturday, where she is visiting her mother, Mrs. William Bryant. Mrs. Arthur Stewart, Mrs. Orie Haymond and Henry Bollinger, who were operated upon recently at the hospital, are progressing toward recovery in dandy shape. Mrs. Argus Rotruck and daughter Sylvania returned to their home in Detroit today after spending a very enjoyable visit with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Rotruqk and Mrs. Emil Schubert and children.

W. J. Hubbard accompanied Mr. and Mrs. John C. Kopka to Chicago Saturday, where, he assisted John ip, buying his new household furniture. Mr. and Mrs. Kopka will move on Chas. Kaupke’s farm about -February 1. . Mrs-. Ira Williamson, southwest of Francesville, was operated upon at the Hope hospital here 'Tuesday morning by Drs. Sharrer <fc Sharrer for appendicitis and abdominal tumor. This trouble has been bothering her for some time and this operation will probably restore her to her usual health. The Tribune failed to report last week through an oversight of the marriage of John C. Kopka, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kopka, to Miss Freida Kaupke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kaupke, east of town. They were married Wednesday, of last week at the home of the bride’s parents. Both are 23 years of age, and the Tribune wishes them success and happiness through their married life. They will reside on Mr. Kaupke’s farm, after which Mr. Kaupke will move to town and live in his property in the east part of town.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

C. G. Zook et ux to David D. Zook, January 2, lot 8, block 7, Gifford, sl. Josiah Davisson et ux to Emmet L. Hollingsworth, October 9, und % w%, 12-31-5, 320 acres. Walker, sl. . . Joseph A. Luers to Peter G. Choinard, April 20, lot 5, part lot 4, block 1, Parr, $5,000. Williain C. Porter et ux to Edwin M. Wolaett, January 15, w%, 32-32-5; Kankakee,' sl. * Oliver Faris et ux to John J VanBusklrk, January 15, se ne, 36-31-5, 40 acres, Gillam, $6,000. - - John H. Greve et ux to Edward Arndt, January .13, lot 1, block 7,

A Good Performing Car That quickly describes the Chalmers. It accelerates with a speed that surprises. It runs smoothly way down at 3 miles and . maintains the “velvety action’’ at 50 miles an hour. Gears shift with the slightest effort. It steers simply. The front wheels cling to the crown of the road. The fear are right down on the ground. There is no sway and it drives with the directness of an arrow. Why? Because the Chalmers is a sound automobile, sound in design and sound in construction. . ' . .. . .. ' V 1 ' ■■■’ Five-passenger Touring SIO9O Detroit Seven-passenger Touring $1350 Detroit Two-passenger Roadster SIO7O Detroit Three-passenger Cabriolet $1440 Detroit Six-passenger Sedan r SIBSO Detroit Seven-passenger Limousine $2550 Detroit *• Seven-passenger Town-car $2550 Detroit CARS MAY BE SEEN AT CENTRAL GARAGE A. A. Fell Motor Co. Rensselaer - Agents - Remington See G. L. Thornton, Agent, Rensselaer, Ind.

OBITUARY OF HANNAH CULP

The deceased, Hannah Culp, wife of David Culp, and eldest daughter of Obed E. and Malinda Noland, was born in Green county, Ohio, May 2, 1829, and died at her home near Lee January 20, 1917, aged 87 years, 8 months and 18 days. She was a member of the Christian church at the time of her death, but formerly had belonged to the M. E. church. She moved -with her parents to Miami county, Indiana, in 1845. She was the eldest child of a family of eight children, two girls and six boys. Two of the boys died in infancy, and the youngest girl, .-Emily Jane Nolapd, died at the age of 24 years, leaving but five in the family the deceased and four brothers, Wesley, James W., Erastus C. and Leroj r JE. Noland, the youngest anil only surviving member of the family.

On December 29, 1853, deceased was married to John B. Redd. To this union two children were born, Marjr Malinda and Elizabeth Redd, both now deceased. Mary Malinda, the eldest, was married two Fredrick B. Rishling. To this union one child was born, Harry Rishling, the. only grandchild, who was taken at' the death of his mother (which occurred in his infancy) into the Culp home. The deceased on November 23, 1871, was married to her second husband, David Culp, who with her youngest brother, her grandson and family, two stepsons and numerous other relatives mourn their loss. The funeral services were held at the Lee M. E. church on. Sunday afternoon at 2; 30, conducted by Rev. Hensley; interment in Osborne ♦♦

Domotte, McDonald’s addition, .$850.. . • 7 Micah A. Gray et ux to Carey Mitchell, January 12, pb lots 4,5, 6, blk 2, Remington, $2,200. Maurice Gorman, Jr., et ux to Maria Biggs, December 5, 1916, lot 4,5, blk 1, Wheatfield, Gorman’s addition, sl. Christian Science . Christian Science services at IT a. mi every Sunday in the auditorium of the public library. Public cordially invited. ts Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office.

NEW COUNTY HOSPITAL OPEN

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ing the construction of the building. The total • sum due , Mr." Frank Medland including contract, extras, changes, less credits, is $16,251.07, of which 1 $15,227 has been previously paid, leaving a balance due him of $1,024.07, for which I am enclosing final certificate drawn to his favor. ... . You will note that architect’s cominission is figured on the cost less equipment, or $16,940.92. Six per cent of same is $1,016.45, of which $975 ha& been previously paid, leaving a balance due architect of .$41.45, for which I am enclosing final certificate. /"“"x During the construction ,/ff the. building. I have endeavored to keep a very close watch Of proceedings, both in person and through my superintendent, and ! believe the structure to, have been well and honestly constructed according to plans and specifications. Mr. Medland at all times worked in complete harmony with me, and I‘ believe is deserving of praise for neat, careful and true workmanship, pleasantly performed. The unfortunate delay in completion of the building can not be properly charged to any one person—-rather to the “times.” I sincerely trust that the- members of the board are pleased with the building, and that as a< “working institution,’ it will fulfill every expectation. May I take this opportunity to thank the board members for their very kind and courteous treatment accorded me during the progress of the work. Tt has been a very pleasant task for ma,”

SEASON QF 1917. Riveredge Dairy, % mile west on Bunkum road, offers services of the Kentucky bred Jersey bull, A. J. C. C. 130677, sired by Diplomas Fern Lad 71833, an International prize winner. Dam, Rose of Glengarry 216613, an extra high testing cow and of most fashionable breeding. Jersey cow owners, watch this bull’s *heifer calves. They are very valuable. RUSSELL VANHOOK. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS State of Indiana, County of Jasper)SS: In the Jasper circuit court February term, 1917. Complaint No. 8718. Orville M. Putt . > . > ■; vs. Wilbur Beal, Et Al. Now comes the plaintiff, by Charles G. Spitler, his attorney, and files his complaint herein and affidavit and with an affidavit that thQ defendants named therein, Wilbur Beal and Jennie E. Beal, bis wife; Ruby Beal Morris and J. A.

Morris, her husband; Grace L. Beal,, widow of John N. Beal, deceased; Mrs. John N. Beal, widow of John N. Beal, deceased; Charles J. Beal and Marshall R. Beal, being unmarried and minors and children of the said Grace L. Beal; Homer H. Beal and Stella Beal, his wife; SadieBeal Poehlman and George C. Poehlman, her husband; Lou Beal (Halliburton and Wilbur Halliburton, her husband, and all of the unknown heirs, representatives, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, husbands, wives, receivers, successors and assigns and all perons claiming through or under them or either of themi and all the unknown heirs, representatives, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, husbands, wives, receivers, successors, and assigns and all persons claiming through them or either of them of all the unknown heirs, representatives, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators,, husband, wives, receivers, and assigns and all perons claiming through or under them ojf either of them, are unknown residents and are believed to be non-residents of the state of Indiana; and that the residence of all of the defendants named and described are non-residents of the state of Indiana and that the other defendants herein designated, their full names and their residence are unknown but are believed to be non-residents of the state of Indiana and that all of said defendants are necessary parties defendants to this action which is brought by the plaintiff to quiet his title thereto as against the world and that the plaintiff asserts title to the same against any and all persons whomsoever; said real estate beisg described as follows: The northeast quarter of section thirty-five (35), in township twentyeight north, range seven west, in Jasper county, Indiana, and that plaintiff asks to quiet his title thereto as against all demands, claims, and claimants whatsoever. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendants, that unless they be and appear on the 19th day of the regular February term of the Jasper circuit court, which term begins on the second Monday of February, <1917; the said date of appearing and when this action will be called is On the sth day of March, 1917, the same being the 19th day of said term, at the court house in the city of Rensselaer, in said county and state, and answer or demur to said complaint;, the same will be heard and determined in their absence. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Rensselaer, Jasper county, Indiana, this 9th - day of January,' 1917. - ■ . ■: (Seal) - JESSE NICHOLS, Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court. Charles G. Spitler, Attorney for Plaintiff. JI 0-17-2 4