Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1917 — The WEEK’S DOINGS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The WEEK’S DOINGS

Miss Blanche tfWt ®f Chicago* is spending a. few fays tereMrs. Guy Hufiaett tro sons, went to Winamac Ytesfay to visit relatives.

Miss Ella Welsh feft Tnsdxy for Bakersfield, Calif orrm. where she will teach school this year. Delos York, who ha>fi Seen at Terre Haute with kif a reciter Noble, returned home Tuesday. ( C. P. Fate and sen Gears® were down fro Crown ?"-■-■ i®. visit his mother, Mrs. Laura B. Piaffie, Thursday. Miss Helen Parkisin anti Miss Faustine West fjsent tie- week at Kentland as guests ©f JCs Helen. Washburn. ' ' 11 " - - Miss Elizabeth Sosas ®f Lexington, Kentucky, carte the first at. the week to spend a few -fays with Miss Clare Jessen. _ | Mrs. J. E. Harrod and fa.xgh.ter Laura of Phila dekrhia enure Yues-; day to visit Mrs. Laura B_ Bate a t the Makeever hotel. Mrs. Edward Ames test Wednesday and will visit her ssu. Ha ward, at Fort Benjamin Harris’tn. going from there to Gr-mersriZ® to visit I -relatives. ■

Mrs. Mary Lenox and damguter a-nd Miss Lillie G_ WilluißS off Fowler came Wednesday for a visit until the first off fie week with Noah Zeigler and fanfiy. Sanol Eczema Presertitexx is a famous old remedy far aH forms of Eczema and skin diseases. Saaael Is a guaranteed remedy. Get a 35c large trial hottie at fie drug store. ts Mr. and Mrs. W. W, Reeve and daughter, Miss Clara, Sfflft here 'Tuesday, for New York, where they wf~ viai for some time with Gyfif Reeve and family. ' -- Russel Warren and Harvey Phillips, who recently yarned the- navy and were called this week, have been sent to Newport. Rhode Island, according to word received by, their folks here. Charles Clift and fiaxrZy expect to leave the first of ue week far Brazil, where he has a josttfan as -manager of a barber shra in which ■he was employed before coming to Rensselaer, seven years agnu Are you going to use fertEiaer on your wheat this faZE? If so come and see us at once, as we have a special propokmm. to afar you. Come and see us inoat it even if you don't buy.—KELLNER & CALLAHAN st Mr. and Mrs. A-dam Quehbeman. have stored their kcmseow-Id goods and on Thursday left tor Kankakee, Illinois, where they wfiZ bach. he employed at the Fasreg-r HEnofs asylum. Mr. QnGKjetman had had charge of the redncSKE pfant here for the past several mrurhs,

Mrs. Barbara Hoshaw left Thursday for Eureka, Illinois, to visit her son, Joseph Sealman. Miss Georgia Linton of Medaryville is spending the week here with Mrs. Harvey Wood, Jr. Miss Harriet Landers of Chicago is spending a few days here the guest of Mrs. K. T. Rhoades. Miss Mildred Biggs went to Martinsville Wednesday to spfimd a part of her vacation with friends. Mrs. P. H. Hallagan and children of Dunkirk, who had been visiting relatives here, returned home Wednesday. Mrs. John Worden of Wabash came Wednesday for a visit at the home of her brother, Frank King, and family. Mrs H. L. Brown and daughter, Mary Jane, left Wednesday for Palatka, to remain during tte hay fever season. Mr. and Mrs. George H. McLain have returned home after visiting relatives and old, friends at Wausseon, Ohio, for several days. Miss Clara Hagins tame down from Chicago Wednesday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hagins, and numerous friends. Miss Helen Murray will teach this year in the Technical high school in Indianapolis, and will leave Tuesday to take up her duties there.

The following have enrolled in the local state militia since last report: H. L. Swartzell, William E. Eigelsbach, Paul Hobson, C. H. MHH Ray D. Thompson, Daniel A Comer and Morgan L. Sterrett.

Mr. and Mrs. Russel Strawbridge and bahy, who had been visiting relatives in / Michigan, came to Rensselaer Tuesday to spend some time with Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Long and son George and family before returning to Niagara Falls.

F. D. Burchard and Frank Hardman have gone to Louisville, Kentucky, near which place Camp Taylor is located. They have been assigned at the latter place, where the men of the new national army from nearby states will assemble soon. “A Real Man,’’ is the title of the new serial story starting in this issue of The Democrat. We believe this to be one of the best serial stories it has ever been our privilege to publish, and in the hope and belief that it will please and interest one and all, we recommend it for ypur consideration. ■ Charles Kepner, who had been employed in a barber Shop at Lexington, Kentucky, was here this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Kepner, and while here was employed by Cal Cain to take the place recently made vacant by Everett Warren, who has moved to a farm. Mr. Kepner expects to return here and enter upon his new duties next Monday. Letters remaining in the Rensselaer postoffice for the week ending August 27: Frank B. Roberts, David E. Harris, Lewis Mull, Miss Lena Eller, J. H. Follard, John E. Sayers, Orol Sayers, Mrs. Edna Ednobarg, R. M. Day, Mrs. Frank Villiers, Mrs. Dr. Villiers, Bob Newman, Eleck Blessitt, Mrs. G. Bernstrom. A. H. Wilson, Mabie leer. Neva Lakins, Gus May, Emma Harrington, J. J. McCabe, Grace Robertson, Leo Hurley (2), Bethel Murphy, Allie Leggett.

Harry Watson made a business trip to Crown Point Thursday. Lawson Meyer returned to Gary' Thursday after a few days’ visit with relatives here. Mrs. Kenneth Allman came up from Indianapolis Wednesday to visit home folks for a few days. Dr. and Mrs. E. N. Loy and son Robert, S. G. Speigel and O. S. Penrod drove to Culver Thursday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zimmerman of Michigan City came Tuesday evening to visit his mother, Mrs. John Zimmerman. Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Parrett and little daughter returned to Hammond Thursday after spending several days with, friends here.

Don Beam and Harry Curlin, w-ho recently joined the marine band at Chicago, went there Wednesday to enter upon the work. Mrs. C. C. Warner was hostess to i number of Presbyterian ladies Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. J. C. Parrett of Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Pritchard of Franklin, who had been visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hoover, returned home Wednesday. > Mr. and Mrs. John Rohde were down from Hammond Thursday to see the latter’s mother, Mrs. Middlecamp, Who is still confined to the county hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Hoile of North Manchester were in Rensselaer Wednesday enroute to their former home at Kniman to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Paul Weatherwax of Bloomington, who had been visiting Mrs. Harvey Wood, Jr., left Tuesday evening for Flora for a visit .with her parents before returning home.

Mrs. T. G. Wynegar and tw:o little sons went to South Bend Wednesday to visit her mother. Mr. Wynegar and the rest of the children will join them today for a visit over Sunday. We have plenty of hard coal and advise you to lay in your supply now. We are selling it for $8.75 per ton at the bin, and the price is almost certain to go’ higher.— FARMERS’ GRAIN CO. Among the Chicago visitors Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Healy, Miss Cora Casey, Mrs. A. Halleck and daughter, Miss Lura Halleck; Miss Mary Yates, Arthur Quinn and Russel Clarke. Henry Hildebrand and wife and daughter Lillian and the former’s granddaughter, Lillian Wagner, of Chicago, who had been visiting relatives here and near Remington the past few days, returned home yesterday evening.

Miss Maggie Hallagan suffered a broken rib and severe bruises Monday evening when the horse she was driving slipped on the pavement east of the court house and fell throwing her from the buggy. A little niece who sat on her lap was uninjured. Miss Hallagan is recovering nicely and feels fortunate that she was not injured worse. The people of northern Jasper county feel that the war is placing an undue hardship upon them in taking two of their resident physicians, Dr. Fyfe of Wheatfield and Dr. Hewett of Demotte, which leaves them without nearby medical aid. The matter has been taken up with the Rensselaer physicians, who will serve the people there as best they can. Dr. Fyfe and Dr. Hewett are both at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Dr. E. R. Zaring, editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, came to Rensselaer Tuesday to ■meet his wife and two children, who were returning to Chicago from a visit at Spencer, Indiana, and were delayed here by a breakdown of their auto. Dr. Zaring and family remained over night with Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Strecker, proceeding to their home Wednesday. Dr. Zaring was very much pleased with his visit here and paid the city high compliment on its beautiful appearance.

Mr. and Mrs. John I. Gwin accompanied Mr. and Mrs. EcLOliver to Chicago Thursday in the ratters’ auto. The condition of Mrs. Sarah Pruett, who suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago. remains about the same. The 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Osa Nicholson, residing on the E. P. Honan farm, is quite sick with brain symptoms. Thomas Cox, who recently Underwent an operation in a Chicago hospital, is expecting to return home soon, having recovered in good shape. Mrs. H. E. Hartley went to Kentland Thursday to remain with her father, C. A. Wood, while her mother is visiting friends at Lake Delevan, Wisconsin; John O’Connor was down from Kniman on business Thursday. Mr. O’Connor is engaged in the grain business there now and is enjoying life immensely. Mrs. J. T. Bishop and daughter, who had been here visiting the former’s mother, Mrs. James Donnelly, returned to their home at Anderson Thursday. '«< Miss Maude Scott, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. A. C. Scott, will return to Chicago early next week to resume her work as as instructor in the Chicago schools. It’s here now—that spick and span 1918 Maxwell. Longer, easier riding, etc., etc. See it at once. You know the economy of the Maxwell proposition.—MAlN GARAGE. 5,5

There will be a grand free exhibition of speed at Gifford on Saturday, September,!, at 2 p. ni. There will be trotting, pacing and running races. —By Ofder of the Gifford Racing Club.

Miss Lillian Oglesby came here from Gary Thursday to visit hersister Mrs. L. A. Mecklenburg. She will return home Monday and will be accompanied by her sister, Miss Monta Oglesby, who has been here for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Nowels and daughter- of Columbia City drove here Thursday, and the ladies will visit Mrs. Mattie Wasson and Mr. and Mrs. Judson J. Hunt, while Mr. Nowels goes on to Parsons, Kansas, to visit his father. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Coleman of near Mt. Ayr returned from Hammond Thursday and were accompanied by their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Maxwell. The latter has been suffering considerable from rheumatism. W. V. Porter returned Thursday from Coats, Kansas, where he had been to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Fred Hammond. Mrs. Porter remained for a few days and will be accompanied home by her mother, Mrs. Joseph Parktson. Among the Chicago visitors Thursday were Granville Moody, C. B. Steward, Frank Hoover, Alfred Hoover, L. S. Mauck, Charles Weiss, B. N. Fendig and sister, Mrs. Solomon Jacobs, and the latter’s two children; 'Mrs. Adair and her guest, Miss Brown, of Delphi, and the Misses Rose and Lucille Luers. Russel Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Clarke, was taken to Chicago Wednesday for treatment for tetanus, which resulted from an injury to one of his hands several days ago. The disease had not fully developed and is thought to be yielding readily to treatment, according to word received here yesterday. The Democrat’s display of garden products continues to attract many people. Randolph Wright of Newton township brought in four onions that averaged one-half pound each, and stated that he had about one acre of them and the yield would be about 500 bushels. Ed Fay has also added some beans that are exceptionally large and well matured. R. R. Cummings of Kentland, Republican county chairman of Newton county, was arrested Saturday on a warrant sworn out by E. L. Gardner of Monticello. Cummings and a number of .relatives from Kentland and Brook invaded the Edgewater clu»b house at Monticello last week without the formality of obtaining permission from the owners, and the arrested resulted. Cunnings paid the cost of the action and was released.

Mrs. B. G. Oglesby and daughter Katharine came doWn from Gary Thursday evening to visit until today with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mecklenburg. D. H. Yeoman, T. A. Crockett, C. P. Wright. W. M. Hoover and George Morgan went to Morocco yesterday to attend the funeral of Dr. C. E. Triplett, Sr, James N. Leatherman left Thursday for Columbus Grove, Ohio, to have the Shorthorn calves recently purchased there for the Boys’ Calf club, shipped to this city. Yesterday’s Rensselaer markets: Corn, $1.75; oats, 50c; wheat, $1.85 and $1.90; rye, $1.50. The prices one year ago were: Corn, 79c; oats, 41c; wheat, $1.30; rye, sl. '

Mrs. James McAlexander and daughter of Kentland came yesterday for a visit with Mrs. Lesley Miller. Mr. McAlexander will drive oyer tomorrow to accompany them home. Miss Ruth Robinson ’ entertained a number of girl friends Thursday evening in honor of the Misses Mildred and Martha Clift, who will leave next week for their new home at Brazil. \ i Lou Ramp, who is employed at the Columbia Furniture factory, was quite badly injured Tuesday by a board accidentally falling in the saw he was using and in making the circuit struck him in the side. He has been confined to his home but at this writing is improving and it is thought will soon be able to resume his work. A report was received here Thursday that one of the young men from southern Jasper county, who had joined the navy, had been executed for desertion, but inquiry has failed to substantiate the report in any way. How the story started is not known, but it reached here through military circles, and was given some credence. So far as The Democrat can learn there is no truth in the report at

Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Watson and son and daughter of Meridian, Mississippi, arrived here Thursday evening for a visit with Mrs. Watson’s mother, Mrs. E. J. P. Alter, and sister, Mrs. H. J. Kannal, and other relatives and friends. The trip here was made in their Buiek auto and was a most delightful one. They were six days on the road, although not all of the time was spent in travel, they having stopped for a short visit at Nashville. The roads were very good and crops along the route were fine, although it is the opinion of Mr. Watson that Alabama and the Southern states are ahead of the Northern states in this respect.