Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1917 — Untitled [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON (From the Press)

Born. Monday, May 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Maxwell, a son. Rev. C. R- Mitchell of Chicago "was a guest of friends here Monday: Mrs. J. D. Snyder and little son Walter of Hutchinson, Kansas, are visiting at the home of C. ,B. Johnston. John Turner of Cincinnati, Ohio, attended the funeral of his aunt. Mrs. C. B. Johnston, and returned home Saturday. Mrs.- Herbert Godfrey and Miss Kate .George of Joliet. Illinois, ate the guests of the Besse and Jones"; families this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Whitehead and sons, Fred .and Ralph, of Wheatfield were, guests Of his mother, Mrs. Whitehead, Sunday. . The wedding of Homer B. Kinsell and Miss Opal R, Atkinson • takes place this Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s mother. Jesse Heath, who went last week to join the army, was rejected on final examination. It was found that he had a bad heart. He returned home the next day. Mr. and Mrs. George Bartee, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs, H. H. Walker apd daughter. Miss Alice, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Groves at Monticello. Mr. and’ Mrs. Homer Babb, who have been living in New York state for the past two years, are again residents of Remington, having arrived on Friday evening last. George Foqs did not get through to join the hospital corps as was stated recently. There was some •mix-up in relation to signing his papers and he is again at home. William D. Courtright, the aged father of Bert Courtright, of this vicinity, died at his home at Knox Saturday afternoon. May 12, at the age of 85 years. The cause of death was a general breakdown from advanced age and he passed away without pain or sickness. Elias Hollingsworth, who had been visiting old friends here the past week, returned to Anderson Monday where he will make his future home. He came here from Atchinson. Kansas, where his son lives. Mr. Hollingsworth was for many years town marshal of Remington and has many very good friends here. Charles and George Hascall went to Chicago this Thursday morning for the purpose of. consulting specialists regarding the former’s condition. Charley has been suffering a great deal of late and losing ground right along. He is in a very weakened condition at present, and we trust that he may receive treatment that will put him on the road to good health again.

OBITUARY Mary Ann Foster, daughter of ■Lewis and Mary Foster, was born April 7, 1842, in Madison county, Ohio. In the year of 1856 she came ■with her parents to Benton county, Indiana, where she lived until the winter of 1860. January 19, when she was united in marriage to John Jordan. They soon moved to their on Carpenter's creek in Jasper county, where she lived many happy years. In the year 1900 they moved into their beautiful new home in Remington, where she has since resided. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and neighbors for whom she always had a kindly word and a pleasant smile. She leaves a. kind and loving husband. two brothers, William Foster of Kingcaid. Kansas, and Joshua Foster of Monticello. Indiana, and Mrs. S. A. Albright of Flora, Indiana. Let us be comforted to know, Only the body lies below, Within the grave that haunts us so. That those we love and so regret In lighter world where none forget Will soon, at most, welcome us yet. The. funeral services which were held at the residence Saturday afternoon. conducted by • Mrs. Annie Thorndsen of Indianapolis, were attended by an immense concourse of friends and relatives. Those from away were: Dr. Harry Alter and wife, Mrs. John Baird and Mrs. Langelier of Watseka. Illinois; Mr. Shawcrass of Lafayette: Mrs. Butler and son of Montmorenci: Reuben R. Moffet of Camden; Mrs. William Jordan and son Rov. of Delphi; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster, J. D. Foster and Whitcomb Noe of Monticello; Mrs. E. A. Ari bright of Marion: Lon Ewing and wife of Russiaville: Mrs. Nellie Myers and daughter May of Flora: Mr. and Mrs. L- M- Jordan. Mrs. Golden, Lloyd Erwin, mother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spivey of Mont-

morenci; Will Jordan of Buffalo, and George Jordan and family of Pulaski county. Interment was made in Remington cemetery.

MEDARYIILLK (From the Jourhal) Miss Edna Wacknitz of Lafayette visited her parents Saturday and Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Clawson of San Pierre spent Sunday with Zelma Campbell. . Mrs. J. J. Jones went to Lacross Sunday to visit with Mrs. ' Harry Jones a few days. William White of Argus spent from Friday until Sunday with his uncle, Henry White, ,and other relatives. ■ - . ' \~Mrs. Lewis Grei’ger visited from Thursday until Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Reece Robey, of Reynolds. - . ■ ", ’ ; ’ . Tom Knotts and family of Gary spent Sunday with her sister and mother, Mrs. Charles Robinson and Mrs. Long. . Mrs. ‘Fred Holl went to Chicago Tuesday to spend "a few days with her brother. Mr. Keller, who is in a very critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guild and daughter Francis returned home Sunday after a several days’ visit with Gurt Guild of Auburn. Mrs. Cal Kuldan returned to her home at Wabash Monday after a two weeks’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker. Mrs. W. B. Warner and children of Remington spent a couple of days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Guild, and other relatives. Mrs. Carrie Short of Milford, Illinois, came Saturday to visit a few days with her sister .and brother, Mrs. Mary Low and Lee G. Baughman.

Mrs. Mary Low and Mrs. Carrie Short and Mr. and Mrs. Lee .G. Baughman spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gardner of Francesville. ;■■■ CarJ Brown and Harold Bremer left Sunday for Michigan City where they are ’working on a telephone line between Michigan City and Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith and daughter Ruth went to Knightstown Sunday tb visit with her sister, Mrs. Glen Ale. They returned home Tuesday. . Mrs. Pollard of Torrington, Wyoming, came Thursday to visit at the Frank Nicoles, home and with other friends. "She was formerly Eva Gunderson. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Greiger, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Greiger, Lena Greiger, Mrs. Theodore Selmer, Mrs. Lewis Selmer attended the funeral of Herman Fritz at Wanatah Thursday. James Parker suffered from an attack of his heart Thursday morning while engaged in cutting wood for Neil Williams, falling to the ground in a dazed condition for a time, but soon recovered sufficiently to walk home.

Quite a little excitement was caused last Friday evening when the home of Mead Rayburn of Gillam caught on fire, burning a hole about six feet square in the roof before the fire could be extinguished. It is supposed it caught from a spark on the roof. J. M. Shields, a resident, of Medaryville, passed away at his home in the southeast part of town Wednesday morning, at 10 o’clock. Mr. Shields had been ill for the past two years with cancer, which resulted in his death. The deceased was 78 years of age the day of his death, and had resided in Medaryville since last fall, when the family moved here from Rich Grove township. He is survived by his second wife, five daughters and one son Mr. Shields had not been in good health since having suffered a paralytic stroke seven years ago. The children are: Mrs. George R. Cox, living near Medaryville; Mrs. Effie M. Miller and Mrs. Mary Alt of South Bend; Mrs. Albert Wert of Rich Grove township; Miss Anna Shields and Charles Shields of Medaryville.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) Miss Grace Dixon went to Wingate Monday for a visit with relatives. Mrs. IH. F. Fuller went to Chicago Monday for a week's visit with relatives., Mrs. Ed Spencer spent Saturday and Sunday in Kentland with her mother, Mrs. Brown. Griff Dyer of Detroit, Michigan, is spending a few days here this week with home folks. Miss Theresa Mellen of Remington was the guest of her sister, Miss Anna Mellen, Saturday. Miss Della Hufty of Remington visited here Monday, taking • dinner With Mrs. Homer Rogers. George’ Baker of Dayton, Ohio, spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs'. George F. Baker. Mr. and Mrs. John Southard went to Logansport Saturday to attend the funeral of their niece,, Mrs. Gertie Kuhn. Miss Ara Griswold of Kokomo came Saturday evening for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Griswold. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seifert and son Dwight were over Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Garvin, of near Rensselaer. Miss Minnie Waymire, who' teaches music at the Monnett school in Rensselaer, spent from Saturday until- Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waymire. . Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dye of Lafayette motored over Friday, spending the day with relatives. Mrs. F E. Johnson accompanied them home and attended the track meet Saturday. Monday, just after 12 o'clock, the fire department was called out. The fire proved to be the Pennsylvania depot and smoke was coming from around the flue of the building. The fire company responded

promptly and soon had the blaze extinguished with small damage done to the building. It is thought the fire originated from a defective flue. John Wynekoop of West Point township, who had been ill for some time at the home of his sisters, the Misses Edna and Flossie Wynekoop, died Saturday morning of diabetes. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home of his sisters, conducted by a lady from Indianapolis, a member of the Spiritualist faith, of which Mr. Wynekoop was also a member.

FRANCESVILLE (From the Tribune) Mrs. T. M. Davis of Star City is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Groves, southeast of town. Miss Lillie Tiede and Nora Timmons were visiting relatives and friends at Brookston over Sunday. Mrs. Ella Cockran of Rensselaer spent over Sunday with her daugh.ter, Mrs. George W-estphal, and children. > Miss Anna Corts returned to Fort Wayne Thursday after visiting with Mrs. Louis Huguet and other relatives. - Mrs- Blaine Hart of Carlisle was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Detamere Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Mrs. A. C. Ross and daughter returned to their home at Zionsville Saturday after a very pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, I. N. Davis. . • „ William Whitaker and son Albert went to Niles, Michigan, Tuesday where Mr. Whitaker will consult an eye specialist as to his son’s eyes, which he believes is near-sighted. Mrs. Wilson Timmons and Misses Della and Ada Shumaker left today for Galveston, Indiana, where -they will attend the district meeting of the Pythian Sisters lodge, which will be held there Friday and Saturday. Ray Rhinehart and Ollie Nickerson left here Friday morning for Fort Wayne, where they intended to join the cavalry department of the United States army. Ray returned home Sunday, being rejected honorably on account of being under weight in accordance with his height and age. Ollie was accepted and was sent to Fort Thomas, where later he will be stationed at some training camp for future service.

goodland (From the Herald) Raymond (Dolly) Worden of Chicago came Sunday for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Shoemaker. Mrs. Inez Patridge of Mishawaka came last Friday night for a visit with her uncle, E. A. Perkins, and family. ‘ The t<o large tanks of oil arrived this week and work of placing same on our streets will begin as soon as possible. . • : The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alexander, who is a patient in a Chicago hospital, is reported some better. Miss Leona Dunkel, junior in the high school, is quarantined at her home on south Newton street with scarlet fever. -- William Gautsche came down from Winthee. Wisconsin, last Friday and Sunddy drove his car back to Wisconsin. r Fred Butler and a company of bov friends autoed to Hammond and Cedar Lake Sunday. He reported the roads as being fine. Jesse and Ernest Capes will load their cars soon for Owens. Wisconsin', where they have purchased farms and will ihake their future homes. Fred Berger arrived Wednesday forenoon with a new Marmon Six. This one is a beauty and it paid Fred well to register a kick on the other machine. The Antcliff feed and tie barn on east Union street is being changed into a garage. The friend horse is having all his conveniences in town removed to be given over to the buzz machines.

BROOK From the Reporter) Alva Grannard and wife were Remington visitors Saturday and Sunday. " Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herath visited with friends at Terre Haute the last of the week. John W. Roberts of Los Angeles, California. is here visiting the John ePendergrass family and other relatives, Mrs. Grace Pumphrey of Columbia City is here for an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. William Weston. Mrs. Pearson Pendergrass has been in Indianapolis for the past week vising William Pendergrass and relatives. “Frank Davis and daughter Louise returned Monday from Lafayette where they had been visiting his son Freeman and Wife. , ■ - Mrs. James Montgomery and daughter' went to Chicago on Sunday for a couple of weeks’ visit with her sister, Mrs.. Burgman. Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harry Thursday last that a new grahddaughter had arrived at the home of their son Elwood and wife in Chicago Wednesday, May 9. One of the young Crawford twins who enlisted in the army and was etationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, died of pneumonia and was buried at his home in Fowler Wednesday with military honors. A squad was sent from the fort to do this last honor to one who had offered himself for his country.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE Thomas F. Donahue et ux to Wiley F. Baker, January 22, fraction 30-28-5, 600.21 acres, Milroy, $l5O. q c d., , Mary J. Putt et al to George T. Putt, March 5, undivided 19-21 of the undivided y 2 sw, 5-27-7,• Carpenter, sl. ■ .- • Leslie Fisher et ux to A. G. Edwardsy March 23; lots 5,6, block 10, Remington, Weston’s addition, $225. William Dixey to Charles E. Osborn et ux, May 17, lot 13, block 3, Rensselaer, Benjamin’s addition, SI,OOO. Rex D. Warner et ux to Edgar D. Nesbitt, May 19, lot 6, block 1, Rensselaer, Fairview addition, S6OO. Ed Oliver et ux to Caesar H. Hester, May 11, part sy 2 sw, 8-30-5, part wy 2 , 17-30-5, 200 acres, Barkley, sl. q c d.

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