Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1917 — NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

FAIR OAKS Enos Moffitt made a business trip to Hammond Tuesday. Cottage prayer meeting was held at Abe Bringle’s Wednesday evening. With the exceptions of two or. three cases, health is still quite good in our village at present. Arvel Bringle and wife came from Remington Saturday evening and visited his parents until Sunday evening. Earl Kennedy, who lived on the Tolin ranch, moved to his farm Wednesday—the Goetz place, near Rensselaer. Mrs. J. C. Gilmore, son and daughter expect to leave here in a few days for Panama, where Mr. Gilmore has a job as boilermaker. The report came a few days ago that Bruce Moffitt’s fourth oldest son Dale was married in St., Paul, Minnesota. He has a job in a railroad office. Frank McKay came down from Buchanan, Michigan, Friday and took back with him his family, which had been here visiting a couple of weeks. Bryant Pritchett, who has been working in a factory in Michigan since last summer, returned to Fair Oaks last week and is now working on the Hillis ranch. Mr. Overmire, the gravel road supervisor of Roselawn, was out the first of the week sticking up warnings against heavy load hauling during spring weather. Harry Young’s baby has been under the weather for a week or ten days, and little Nellie Abel also has been sick. Dr/ Rice was called in Tuesday to see both of thqnm t , Alva Potts moved Tuesday from the Stahl farm to Parr, and his father, Sam Potts, moved Wednes-; day- onto the farm vacated by Alva. ; Frank Garriott will move next week into Mr. Potts’ property. So far , this week nas been a splendid time to move. Rev. Hensley filled his regular appointment in the M. E. church Sunday at 11 a. m. and, 7:45 p. m. He read the lesson and took his text from chapter 14 of St. John, subject: “The work of the holy spirit,” from which he gave a very interesting sermon.

GIFFORD

Thomas Tanner is quite ill at this writing. Lon Daniels spefif Sunday evening with George Lambert. Al Caldwell moved onto the Irwin farm west of town Wednesday. There were quite a few from here Rensselaer goers Saturday. Misses Hattie and Ivy Graham called on Sylvia and Hazel Lambert Tuesday. Charles Scott, a blacksmith of Medaryville, has bought the Gifford blacksmith shop. Mrs. Lemma Hankins went to Rensselaer Saturday to have some Cental work done. Thomas Lambert, Dice Zook and Will Obenchain took a flying trip to Demotte Saturday. Harry Reed is getting up his wood and is going-togo to- Wisconsin soon to look at a job of dredging. , ■ . Wesley Walker’s house was destroyed by fire Sunday. He had just moved into the house Wednesday. Will dbenchain and Reecy Cavindef went to Winamac and from there to Beardstown,, where they expected to buy a place a business.

WFIEATFIEE»D

Claude Saylor hailed straw Monday. William Grube, Jr., lost a fine horse a few days ago, Mark Knapp and son Will are getting uip a large wood pile. Mrs. Lawrence McDaniels called on Mrs. Weiss Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Weiss was a caller at the John and Andrew Misch homes Sunday. .>/ . ' The Misses Ruby and Mary Austin were callers at the Andrew Misch home Sunday. Roy Blue and family moved into their new home south of Wheatfield last Friday and Saturday. Charles Hewett, Louis, Michael and John Misch were callers at the Vandercar home SUhday evening. “ Mrs. Lawrence McDaniel received a letter from relatives in Tennessee last Monday in which they declared

that they had been having an extremely cold winter for that part and more snow than they have had for a number of years; ' Mr. and Mrs. Grover Stembel and the little Democrat were at the Dewey home last Saturday and Sunday. i Everett Finney whs calling on : farmers south cf town Tuesday, he didn’t say much about the European situation. | Alexander Raeth has had two runaway experiences in the last few days. In both cases, he came out unhurt. Too much corn, boy. i Miss Viola Dewey underwent an operation for appendicitis at her home last Saturday afternoon. The operation was performed by a Chicago surgeon, assisted by Drs. Fyfe and Solt. At this writing she is getting along nicely under the care of a Chicago nurse and Dr. Fyfe. Mr Winter makes the following statement: A friend of mine has just informed me that certain local papers of a month ago carried stateaments to the effect -that in a fight with one Mr. Spring I had my back broken, my face caved in and that I was a dead one, lying in state in the city of Warm Weather. Allow me to say that the statements above alluded to are lies by the thermometer and was intentionally, maliciously circulated to blacken my character and to cripple my icemaking business. —MR. COLD WINTER. . Don’t yo u know that bad or good weather is not always an actual fact, but is in most cases the result’ of auto-suggestion. In the morning,, when you get up you look out the window and then suggest to yourself the condition of the weather, and then you bend Everything to support the theory—you freeze or get sunstroke in harmony with your suggested opinion. This is a better way:' Break your thermometer and if it appears cold, just think of a hot day in August and then suggest a pleasant day and you cafl sing and be merry on a 25-below-zero morning.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NEWTON COUNTY

A hard winter for the poor. Wood sawyers riow are having their inning. The prophets say an early spring, but they also said a warm winter. Uncle Ben Geesa, who has been sick all winter, is no better at this writing. Miss. Survilla Baldwin has accepted a situation as phone girl at Rensselaer. James Clemens, an aged bachelor living near North Star, is reported dangerously sick. “As well be hanged for a sheep* as for a lamb” is an adage which evidently appeals mightily to Dutch Bill of 'Germany as the end draws near. Morocco is again talking canning factory, When Morocco wants to sink a few thousand dollars she turns to the canning factory proposition as to an old friend. Newton county has bought ten new voting machines —one for each township—for SB,OOO. The nine old voting machines belonging to the county went in on the deal for $450. Last week the writer had occasion to “drop” a little five-line ad. in the Chicago Tribune, and he was promptly requested to “cough” to the extent of $1.50 for said li’l fiveliner. Moral—Don’t cuss the home j paper. 7Abe Bringle, our worthy mail carrier, and old George, his horse, I have been called upon to endnrq I some pretty tough weather this ; winter, and how they stand it and ' apparently keep cheerful is one of mysteries. . Nations will continue doubt to do homage to the man who invents a new death-dealing contrivance, but what the world really needs is a plain, blunt scheme that will prevent an iron pump from freezing up over night. Speaking of old-line Democrats, we- observe s that our venerable Democratic friend, Ransom Elijah, recently celebrated his eighty-second birthday anniversary. When a man at the age of 82 can rise up and testify to the soundness of Democracy it means, well, it means a whole lot. ' ~ The state-wide prohibition bill, which was passed by the legislature recently means much mord 1 than a “dry” Indiana. It means the elimination,of an element that for years has meddled in politics to the injury and disgrace of our good state. It means that our legislators will no longer be ridden by that “Old Mail of the Sea,” the saloon crowd, and consequently will be in a much better position all around to execute the will of their constituents. It means —oh, it means a thousand good things.

WOLCOTT

(From the Enterprise) Mrs and Mrs. Will Beal and little daughter-visited in Remington Sunday. S . • •' Mr. and Mts. Charles Henney and son, John Abner, spent Sun'day in Kentland. Homer Baker of Chicago spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Baker. Dave Sell went to Morocco Thursday for a few days’ visit with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Miljard Sell. Irvin Pemberton, who is attending Purdue university, speht Sunday with his parents, Mri. and Mrs. James Pemberton. 1 Mrs. Lester Morrow and sons of Linden were the guests a few days this, week of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Sexton. J W. H. Gerberich was in El Paso Monday and Tuesday of this week to make arrangements for the fn--neral of Ludwig Tjaden, which was iheld there. - I E G McCollum returned Wednesday evening from Rensselaer 'where he had been assisting the farmers in organizing a farmers elevator company. i Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Troup of I Brook and Guy and Mary Armold of Remington, cousins of P. L Mattox, were the guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Mattox. Mrs. H. A. Guthrie of Louisville, Kentucky, who has been her mother, Mrs. W. J. Benton, of this place, ’left last Satudray for Nashville, Tennessee to join Mr. Guthrie on an extended trip through the South. I Miss Vivian Dobbins, who is a 'student at Tudor Hall school dianapolis, spent a few days with Wolcott friends, returning to Ina - anapolis Sunday. She was accompanied to that city by Miss Dobbins, who made a short visit with friends there.

GOODGAND

(From the Herald) Mrs J. B. Johnson of Villa Grove,' Illinois, is here the guest of her mother, Mrs. Richard Hall. Rev and Mrs. Ray V. Kerns and little son of Oswego, ” ll “ O1 ®’ here this week with Rev. and M - p. C. Johnston. Mrs. Thomas Lewellyn was operated on at the St. Vincent s h «spital in Indianapolis Monday and is doing nicely at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mangan of Wolcott spent Sunday here guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Burke. | Mrs. Fred returned first of the week from Chicago where she visited several days with her sister, Mrs. Hazel Mt Cauley, and family. ' I Mrs M S.j Foley was brought home Monday evening from the hospital in Chicago where she was taken January 27 to receivetreatment for a broken _f he T is at the home of Mr and Mra. J. Me Graw on north Newton street. A bursted water pipe flooded the home of A. C. Louette ° aid force Tuesday. About gallons of water ran out onto the floor, damaging rugs »nd furmt - ilt will be several days before tne house will be ready for occupanc,. Robert Gemmell is a resident of Goodland, having purchased the Emory Constantine property on south Newton street and moved in. Consideration $l,lOO. John Pluimer. who was recently married, will move on the Gemmell farm, east of town. T. B. Galbraith of Pound, Wisconsin, has presented A. D. BabcOck with a fine set of deer horns from that country. This is one of the finest set of horns ever seen in Goodland. Take a look at them Ln the- office window. A. D. is very thankful to receive them.

In honor of the fifty-third anni versary of the founding of the Knights of Pythias lodge, Goodland 'lodge No 141 will hold a banquet at Castle hall on the evening of Tuesday, February 20. About 200 invitations were issued and if all that is planned takes place it will be the speial of the season. A. D. Babcock accompanied his son Charles to Indianapolis Monday where the latter underwent an operation, the result of injuries received while playing basket-ball the past season. The operation was performed at St. Vincent’s hospital. Charles’ absence will cripple the local high school team 99 per cent. Mrs. Minnie Grugel, aged 81 years, passed away Monday, at 2:55 !a m at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. F. Gravel, of this city, following a short siege of pneumonia. Deceased was born in Macklinburg, Germany, in 1835__and came to this country in 1860. She was i united in marriage to John Grugel [in 1862. To this unipn were born five children, three sons and two (daughters, William of. Reynolds, John and Charles of Wolcott, Ida of Reynolds and Mrs. Louise Gravel of this city, all of whom have been at her bedside during her late illness Remains were taken to Reynolds Wednesday morning where funeral services were held. Interment was made in the GermanLutheran cemetery at Reynolds. Mike Dexter was born in Holland September 12, 1868, and passed away in the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago Friday afternoon, aged 49 years, 5 months. He united with the Presbyterian church in 1314. In 1907 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Henry Sekama, whom with three children, three sfepsons, a brother and a sister, survive. Mr. Dexter was taken ill last summer and was confined to his home most of the time until his death. Last week he was taken

to the hospital for treatment, but the end soon came. The remains were brought to Goodland Saturday evening and funeral services were held from the late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor. Rev. P. G. Johnston. I ntermen t in Good land cemetery.

MT. AYR

I (From the Tribune) I Professor Shankland went to laicross Saturday, returning Sunday evening. - . I. W. W. Miller moved last week into the house purchased a short while ago of the Hufty’s. I Mrs. Dale Warner and babe came .Wednesday for a week's visit with the doctors mother, Mrs. C. C. Shue. Virginia Yeoman has been suffering the past week with a severe cold in the head. 'Her friends are hoping for her speedy recovery and return to school. Jasper Wright’s son, who has been in Colorado for some time tor his health, is reported worse. He is afflicted with tuberculosis and will probably not live long. Jasper Wright returned Monday from a visit with his wife and other relatives and friends at Leesburg. Mr. Wright reports his wife as considerably improved in health. Daniel Helmuth received the sad news Friday of the death of his grand-daughter. Miss Sarah Kaufman, at her home in Arthur, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth were unable to attend the funeral on account of the ill health of Mrs. Helmuth. Their son, David D., left Saturday to attend the funeral. Word was received here Monday of the sudden death of S. H. Shryver at his home in Chicago. Death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Grant Clark, who is a sister of Mrs. Shryver, left on the afternoon train for Chicago and other sisters of the bereaved woman will go later.

Miss Adah Lambert entertianed the German club at her home at their regular monthly meeting. A good time was had by all present, but the inclement weather kept some of the country .members away. A program of music and games provided much pleasure, after which dainty refreshments were served.—Contributed.

LEE

David Conaway took dinner at O. E. Noland’s Tuesday. The three Warren boys took Sunday dinner with the Culp boys. Lester Warren’s family moved Tuesday to their new home west of here. Mrs. Gifford Mars is sick. Her sister. Miss Delena Lefler s caring for her. Orval Holeman is moving into the house just vacated by Lester Warren. Miss Madeline Sigler of Monon visited Miss Mabel Hoult Wednesday evening. _

Uncle David Culp is improving so that he is able to sit up just a little at a Morris Jacks took his. wife to Monticello Wednesday to have dental work done). \ The Ladies’ Aid did well serving the sale dinner at Heltzel & Horton's sale ,, Misses Cassie and Flossie Holeman of Monticello were’ here for the Valentine party. Mrs. Ella Noland and sister,' Mrs. Quail, took supper Wednesday evening with Mrs. May Jacks. " Albert, Walters and lady friend, Miss Marie Logan, took Sunday dinner with Miss Agnes Stiers. Mrs. Flo Quail of Illinois was here durigg the phst week visiting her sister, Mrs. O. E. Noland and j family’. * George Parker and wile and Rov Bussell and family of McCdysburg called on Morris Jacks and family 'Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Grant Hoover of Attica and sister, Miss Kate Wood, of Monon visited Wednesday’ here with H. C. Anderson and wife. Elmer Hoover and wife have been making her folks, J. W. MellendCr's, a visit before moving to new home near Chalmers. Orville, Raymond and Herbert Warren of south of McCoysburg attended the party of Miss Agnes Stiers Wednesday evening. The Home Missionary ladies met at Mrs. G. A. Jacks’ Tuesday afternoon for their meeting, and also packed a barrel of canned fruit for the Methodist hospital at Indianapolis. -The yqung ladies' Sunday school class of the M. ,E. church entertained the young men’s Sunday school class at a Valentine party at the home of Miss Agnes Stiers. About thirty-five or forty young people were present. An enjoyable evening was spent in playing parlor games and singing. Later in the evening a three-coprse luncheon was served with heart decorations.

McCOYSBURG

Bessie and Geary Lowman were guests of friends at Parr. Mrs. Owen Barker doesn’t seem to be any better at this writing. 'Mrs. Henry /Heck took dinner Monday with Mrs.- J. R. Phillips. Robert Johns has moved into one of J. R. Phillips’ tenant houses. Mrs. Roy Cochran is visiting her folks at Rensselaer for a few days. Mrs. Eva Heck and daughter were guests of Mrs. R. L. Bussell Tuesday. i Donald Garstine, the teacher here, took dinner Sunday with Arthur Ferguson. Mrs. Levi Herr and Mrs. J. R. Phillips were guests of Mrs. Sarah Foulks Tuesday. Mrs. J. R. Phillips and Mrs. S. E. Cook were guests of friends at Monon Thursday. Mrs. Hqnry Heck (and daughter were the guests of Mrs. Charles Ferguson Sunday. Mrs. Robert Johns and Mrs. Paul Stevens were guests of Mrs. Roy McDonald Thursday. Ben Kesler and wife of Monon were guests of their uncle, Charles Ferguson, and family Sunday. Sunday is preaching day. Let everybody come and hear the good message that is always given. Robert Meadows of Monon was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. R.

V. Jolins, and family Wednesday.' The school basket-ball team play-' ed the scrubs here Saturday ami the seen' was 6 to !t in favor of the school. They will play again •Saturday.

PIN!] GROVE Vern Odle is on the sick list at this wHting. Charles Shroyer was in Rensselaer Saturday. James Britt was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. Jothn Dale helped Charles Torbet cut wood Friday. Bluford Torbet and John Dale butchered hogs Tuesday. Thomas Cooper spent Sunday night with Elmer Shroyer. Thomas Cooper took supper with John Dale and family Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Davisson are confined to their homo with the measles. Mr, and Mrs. Lewis called on Mrs. Warren Galbraith Monday afternoon. Mrs. James Torbet and son Charies attended the hog sale at Jphn Lewis’ Wednesday. Mrs. Barlow of Wheatfield is taking care of her sister, Mrs. Grant Davisson, and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Bluford Torbet and daughter Ruth and Creola and Charles Torbet spent Sunday with John Dale and family. Warren Galbraith had the misfortune to fall Saturday and break his leg just above the ankle. Ho was taken to Rensselaer to the hospital. At last reports he was getting along as well as could be expected. The literary at Independence was well (attended. Remember the next one, \ Friday night, February 2.3. Subject for debatb, “Resolved, that Independence, Cozy Palace, Blackford and Mt. Pleasant schools should be consolidated.”