Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1918 — NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

REMINGTON (From the Press)

Born, on New Year's day, to Mr. and Mrs. Otis Heath, a daughter. Linley Rishling came home from Camp Taylor Tuesday for a short visit. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowman this Thursday morning. Little Maxine Lucas was brought home from the St. Elizabeth 'hospital at Lafayette Wednesday. Miss Gladys McGlynn, who is teaching in Dakota, is spending the holidays with home folks. John Sutton of Hutchinson, Kapsas, wias here last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Westfall. Mrs. A- D. Washburn and family and Mrs. Grace Cox of Kentland were guests of the Washburn fam- % Friday. Miss Ethel Green, who has been Spending the Christmas vacation at home, returned to Wheatfield Tuesday afternoon. Ed. Lucas was severely cut in the face Wednesday while repairing his car. The cut required several stitches to close. Will Shaffer, Sam Bressner and Earl Burling are home from Camp Taylor on a short furlough. The lads came Saturday evening. Mrs. Lawrence Farber of Forest. Illinois, came Friday evening for a few days’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Linus Williams. Miss Blanche Garrens came from Indianapolis Saturday to spend a ■week at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mann. Mrs. Rainier and Marjorie Hascall, who are both at the Lafayette hospital, are reported doing well and both will be home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Cy Alvis of Mishawaka, are the proud possessors of a fine Christmas present in the form of a little daughter, named Irma Jean. Mrs. Alvis was formerly Miss Ethel Markin of this place. Word has been received here of the marriage of Miss Julia Walker and Mr. Chester James off Wabash on December 27. Mrs. James is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Jennie Walker, and spent most of her childhood in Remington. Mrs. V. M. Beal went to Crawfordsville Sunday to spend a couple of months-with her son, Charles G. Bea], and family. From there she will go to Monticello and Watseka, Illinois, to stay till spring with her daughters, Mrs. L. M. Raymond and Mrs. W, J, Dick. Ellen Hhrrls was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, September 11, 1835, and died Decepibcr 31, 1Q 1 7 ; she came with her parents

to Indiana in the spring of 1854, On February 19, 1857, she was married to Isaa<' Westfall. To this union seven children were born, six' of whom are living, one son having preceded livr to the better land in the year of 1877. Her husband preceded her sixteen years ago. She came with her husband to p. farm pear Remington in 1853, and lived there and in Remihgtofl until thffeC years ago, when She went to Kansas City tn I’feep house sos her son; Vhere she was at the time of herdeath. Aunt Elleh, ms she was familiarly knowil to us all, was 82 years, three months and 20- days old. A long and useful life is ended. She was a devoted companion, and a tender, loving mother. Her life was spent in willing service to those she loved. She leaves to mourn her loss, six children, 24 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, three sisters, one brother and a host of loving friends and relatives. The remains, accompanied by her son John, were brought to Remington Tuesday evening and taken to the home of Mr. sand Mrs. Muncie Stokes. The funeral services were held in the Christian church Wednesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. C. Thlarp, after which internment was made in Remington cemetery.

WOLCOTT. (The Enterprise.) Miss Della Hufty df Remington Epeat Wednesday with Mrs. King Gray. Mrs. George Stoudt of Remington spent the day, Thursday, with Mrs. Bert Cowgill. Mrs. Minta Hemphill and daughter Miss Icele, spent Monday with friends at Remington. Mrs. T. H. Covington and daughter Marie went to Goodland Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cady. Miss Eunice Banes spent Monday with her aunts, Mrs. William Rawlings and Mrs. William Banes at Remington. , Miss Nellie Knapp, who has been visiting JQhn May and family north of town, returned to her home in Wheatfield Monday. George Easterday and wife of Fort* Wayne are spending their holidays here with his mother, Mrs. E. S. Easterday. Bennie Troxel, who is with the troops at Hattiesburg, Miss., came home Tuesday to spend a ten days furlough with relatives, William and Ethel Doney of Rantoul, Illinois, who have beym visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Daggy, returned home Wednesday. Mrs I W Lowman went to Detroit and Deerfield, Michigan this week to make the transfer of the property they bought near

Misses Carrie and Ada Hahn, who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Tobias Wood, went to Brook Monday to visit their sister, Mrs. Art Rowley. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sullivan of Cissna Park, Illinois, were the guests the forepart of the week of Mr. Sullivan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sullivan. Willie McCormick of Camp Taylor, Kentucky, came home Monday to spend a five-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant McCormick, south of Wolcott. Married, at the Parish House of the Sacred Heart church at Remington, Wednesday, December 26, Mr. Michael Mellen and Miss Nellie (Hanna. They will reside on a farm near Monon. Mrs. Ed Burch and daughter, Miss Edna Buck, of Remington, and Mrs. Marley Shoup df Otterbein. and Mrs. Martha A. Baker of Attica were the guests Monday of Mrs. P. V. Dobbins. Mrs. Roy, Ellis of Cooksville, Illinois, who had been visiting at the homes off her brothers-in-law, .John Hanna, southeast of Wolcott, and Wilder Ellis, near Seafield, returned home Wednesday. Misses Mary and Lois May and Robert May, who have been spending a week with Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Spencer and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Shaull, retured to.their home in Rensselaer Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Williams of Oskaloosa, Wisconsin, who have been visiting Mrs. Williams*' sister, Mrs. Chester Besse, Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Besse, went to Kniman to visit the ladies’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connor. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright, Tuesday, January 1, a sop; to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hofstetter, Saturday, December 29, a son; to Mr. lyid’Mrs. Fred Lux, Thursday, January 3, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Darrow, Saturday,. December 29, a daughter. Fred Griftin returned Wednesday from a few days’ visit with his sister, Mrs. W. IL Hiendle, at Ottawa, Ohio. , Mr. Griffin's mother, Mrs. Lucy Griffin, and his brother, Henry . Griftin, of McMinnville, Tennessee,- were also there during his stay and lie enjoyed his visit very much. Frances Lucile Colford, the two-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J- Colford, who live on the L. 11. Wynekoop farm two and one-half miles south and two 'and one-half miles east of Wolcott, was found dead in bed Saturday morning. Coroner Hughes of Buffalo was notified, finding the cause of death due to accidental smothering. The remains were taken to Edinburg, Indiana, Sunday for burial.

GOODLAND (From the Herald) | Mrs. Frank Kennedy is a patiept at ths Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. F. C. Rich and son William took New Year’s dinner with relatives north of Reinrington. Lowell Rich of north of Remington visited here Wednesday with his lljither, F, C. Rich, Roy Watt of Montana came Tues-: day night for a visit here with his mother, Mrs. James Watt, Antone DeGroot came home from Cftfiip Taylor New Year’s for a few days' visit with his parents. Mrs. Pruett of Wellington, Illinois, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carl Tedford, and other relatives. Harold Vefrill. whtl lias been working at Watseka, Illinois, for a Rahkakee, Illinois, music firm, Visited his mother, Mrs. S. K. Verrill, this week. E. F. Rothrock has purchased the Charles Gautsche property, occupied by Ben Shelland, and will move to town after he holds his farm sale. A. L. Pickering has moved here from Winthrop and will occupy the Weidenbaker property. He is employed at the C. & E. I. depot as first trick operator. Mrs. Walker Remsburg returned to her home at Cloverdale, Indiana, New Year’s day after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Perkins. Elmer Monesmith loaded his car of household goods the latter part off the week and same was shipped to Star City, Indiana, where he will mtove on the Hawn farm near that place. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Jordan of Indianapolis came the first of the week for a visit with the latter's brother, J. L. Cooks, and family, and sister, Mrs. Woodburn, and daughter.

Mrs. Bert Thompson and two children of Knox and Mrs. Ralph McConnell and two children of Kewanna, who have been visiting here since the holidays, returned to their homes Thursday morning. Reese Rider, who has been stationed at Kelly Field in Texas, arrived Thursday for a few days’ visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleremont Rider. He is enroute to conjcentratio'n camp at Morrison, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Gray and two nephews of Rensselaer came over Monday to spend the day with John Mustard and family. William Mustard, who is stationed at Camp Taylor, accompanied them here, where he spent a four-day furlough. Miss Leona Dunkel returned home Tuesday evening after spending the holidays with her grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Huff, and aunt, Mrs. Joseph Rochon, and family of Chicago (Heights, Illinois. Her cousin, Miss Blanche, accompanied her home for a short visit. Kenneth Groom has accepted a position in the chemical department of the Gary steel mills. He will go to .Indianapolis soon to take the examination. Kenneth has made many friends here who will be glad

to learn of his opportunity to land such a good position. Wayne C. Gilman had an experience while on his trip east. It happened thiat he was a guest at the Monticello Hotel at Norfolk, Virginia, the night of the big fire, when two blocks of business buildings were burned, the hotel being among t'hem. He was fortunate in not being injured or losing any baggage, and holds as a souvenir the key, No. 225, to his room.

BROOK (From the Reporter) C. O. Liskey and wife visited Mr. and Mts. Fred Fultz of Chicago the first of the week. Vernon Ulrey of Andrews, Indiana, spent part of his holidays with his grandmother, Mrs. George Sawyer. Mrs. Sickafoose left for Ft. Wayne on Wednesday to spend a week with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Bell. Miss Edith Jones returned to Chicago on Wednesday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Jones. Mrs. William Ulyat was brought home from the hospital at Rensselaer on Christmas day. She is slowly recovering from an operation performed while there. Lieutenant W. L. Strole and wife of Culver Military academy were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Hootman last week, and the latter had as their guests on New Year’s day, Miss Olive Gerrich of Goodland. Mr. and Mrs. James Little had the children and grandchildren home on Bunday. Will Little and ifamily of Mt. Ayr, Guy Little of Chnlmers, Percy Little and family and Roy Lawrence and family of Brook and Miss Perle Younger from Chalmers were present. Howard Myers was called to Eureka, Illinois on Wednesday on account of t’he death of his mother. She was living with her daughter at the time. Following the death of his wife’s mother and sister only a few weeks ago, this event adds another sad burden to the Myers household this winter, and they have the deep sympathy of their friends. Morris Lyons, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Lyons of Idaho, was here th© first of the week visiting his aunt, Mrs. John Pence and other relatives. He wears the uniform of Uncle Sam and. belongs to the Ambulance Corps at Fort Grant, Rockford. The young man (measures six feet and looks the fighting man.. He says the boys at Camp Grant are ready to go to France any time they are called and hope it will be soon.

MEDARYVILLE (From the Journal) Henry Ballard was a Fair Oaks passenger last Saturday to visit with his daughter, Mrs. Liza Blake. Miss Erma and Safer Selmer visited with their cousins at Hanna and Wanatah from Saturday until Wednesday. A. P. Tilton of Marion surprised his brother, W. H. H. Tilton, the first of this week by coming unannounced for a few days’ visit, Mr, and Mrs. Alva Fritz and children of Bement, Illinois, were here during the ’ holidays visiting with Mrs. Fritz’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Dove. Ora Coburn, a member of the. 309th engineers at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky, son of John Coburn, is home on a few days’ leave, visiting with his relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Whitaker of Niles, Michigan, who are spending the winter with their daughter. Mrs. Maude Kessinger, went Io Francesville New Year’s day to vis’t with Ab Whitaker and wife. Wallace Alexander and Isabella Rosentrater of Union Mills were here during the holidays visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sexton Alexander. Wallace Alexander, their cousin, returned with them for a few days’ visit. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Prevo of Caldwell, Idaho, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Littell of Danville, Illinois, who have been visiting relatives here, spent New Year’s day with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith of Monon. The ladies are sisters of E. L. Smith.