Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1918 — The WEEL'S DOINGS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The WEEL'S DOINGS

Dr. Wade Laßue of Indianapolis epent the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Laßue. Filing card cabinents, »everal different styles, carried in stock in The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department.

Mrs. Aden Rupe of Warsaw, accompanied by Master John King, son of Fred King of Winona, came Friday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jolhn King.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barkley and little daughter came down from Chicago Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Starr, both of whom have been rather indisposed of late.

1 Mr. and Mrs. -Carl Somers drove to Otterbein Sunday and the latter remained for the week to help care for her mother, who is suffering from gall stones and whose condition is quite critical. Mrs. x Harry Stokes and children came down from Hammond Monday and were met here by her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Besse of Wolcott, and taken to their home for several dajs’ visit. . „ x W. I. Hoover, accompanied by O. K. Rainier and Carl went to Detroit Monday after three new Dodge automobiles,' for which the former is local agent. One of the new cars is for Dr. A. P. Rainier of Remington. F. B. Meyer of Gary was shaking hands with old friends here Friday evening and Saturday. He had been over to Winamac to see his daughter, Mrs. Thena Meyer-Thomp-eon, and a new grandson, born to her a few days ago, making three children, all boys.

Uncle Noah Shriver of near Mt. Ayr, accompanied by his son Charles and wife, was in Rensselaer Saturday and paid The Democrat a pleasant call. Mr. Shriver was one of the first public officials to serve Newton county following its organization sixty years ago, but despite his advancing years he is hale arid hearty and young in spirit, and bids fair to enjoy many years more of life and health.

Roland Eib of Barkley township, who is in the quartermaster’s department and was recently transferred from Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois, to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, came up Saturday afternoon and remained until Sunday evening with home folks. Like all the other bogs who have been home on furloughs, Roland is looking fine and seems to have been well fed and well taken care of.

Frank Hoover was in Chicago Friday on business. J. CA Bontrager, Henry Luers and son Bernard were Lafayette visitors Friday. Miss Cecil Rutherford went to Chillicothe, Ohio, Saturday for a visit with friends. John R. Lewis of Barkley township went to Sterling, Kentucky, Saturday on Hampshire hog business. Mrs. D. W. Biddle and son of Remington went to Chicago Saturday for a visit with relatives and to hear Billy Sunday. # William Mulhollen, who had been visiting the family of Mrs. George Gorham, returned to his home at Lafayette Saturday.

Gaylord Nowels of Longmont, Colorado, came the last of the week for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nowels. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Rhoades and baby of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday here with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rhoades. C. C. Warner returned to Gary Saturday morning after a visit from Friday “noon with his family and aged father, Norman Warner, whose condition is slightly improved. Come to see me it you need a Buggy, a Farm Wagon or a tonic for your stock. ’ I handle the Clover Brand tonic, and none is better. Money refunded if not satisfied. — C. A ROBERTS. ts

Prof. Edward Barrett, who gave an address at St. Joseph college Friday evening, returned to 'his at Indianapolis Saturday. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Honan.

barren Washburn and family of Goodland visited his mother and sister and other relatives here Sunday. Mrs. I. A. Washburn and daughter, Miss Mary, recently returned here from spending the winter in Florida. . . Ralph Johnson of Barkley and his sister, Miss Nora Johnson of Foresman, spent Sunday at the Great Lakes Training station near Chicago with the former’s son, Lloyd. They also saw Gaylord Long of this city, who is in training at that place. Ainong those from out of town here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Francis Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. William Francis of Oakland, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. John Francis of Royal, Illinois; Mrs. Ollie Black of lowa, and Mr. and ?frs. Jesse Francis of Fithian, 1111+ rois.

J. W. Chjlders received a telegram Saturday from Hattiesburg. Mississippi, stating that his son Parker, who was operated on for appendicitis at the base hospital at Camp Shelby, was better, and it is expected that he will riow continue to improve. No doubt he will come home to recuperate as soon as able to travel. Mrs. Childers, who was called to Hattiesburg last week by a telegram informing them of ter son’s serious condition, will probably remain there until he is able to travel and will then accompany him home. ,

. Miss Minnie Waymire went to Terre Haute Saturday where she will attend the state normal. x Mrs. Charles E. Ferrel of Indianapolis was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wangelin. Alfred Thompson of Chicago spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delos Thompson. Dr. John Ellis and Lieut. Palmer Blackburn of Chicago spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hopkins. • Aunt Mary Jane Hopkins returned Sunday from a three weeks’ visit with her son Homer and family at Monticello. r z Gerald Hollingsworth, who recently enlisted in the U. S. marine service and is stationed at Chicago, spent Sunday with home folks here. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam and Mrs. Donald Beam spent Sunday in' Chicago with Hurley Hearn arid wife and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merica. Two packages (50) tan colored bond envelopes for sc, white the stock lasts, at The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department. . ’ Mrs. William Strawbridge returned to her home in Saturday after a visit with A. F. Long and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hardman.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodman and little daughter of Redlands, California, came Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hopkins. Nagel accompanied his daughter, Miss Loretta, to Lafayette Monday where the latter will enter St. Elizabeth hospital for medical treatment.

Mrs. Stella Springer, has been visiting relatives here and at Madison, Indiana, for some time, * left Monday for her home in California, and was accompanied as far as Chicago by her cousin, Mrs. Simon Thompson. The new directory for the Jasper County Telephone Co. is now in press in The Democrat’s job printing department and will be ready for delivery about June 1. It will contain sevesal more names than last year’s directory.

Miss Ellis, who has been superintendent of the Monnett school during the absence of Miss AlVerta Simpson, who was attending Northwestern university for the past few months, returned to Chicago the last of the week, Miss Simpson having finished her studies. John Eger went to Chicago Sunday and was accompanied home by his wife, who had been at the Presbyterian hospital there for several weeks having her neck treated, which had been giving her quite a little trouble since her recent operation. Mrs. Eger is now improving very satisfactorily. Arthur Gosnell of Rensselaer, who had bee# stationed at San An- ' tonio, Texas, at Kelly Field, has lecently been transferred to Houston, Texas, and writes home that ’SO of his division, including himself, were’entertained at a big feed by the Baptist people of Houston a few days ago, after which they attended services. George M. Babcock left at 1:57 Sunday afternoon for Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, after visiting here from Saturday morning with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Babcock. George is looking well and tips the scales at 202; he weighed in last December at 173, He is in the ground, or mechanical work of the aviation division, and the work consists of repair, mounting, etc., of machine guns om airplanes. Members of his squadron who make good in the schooling they are taking will themselves be made instructors.

Mary Meyer-Healy was a Chicago goer yesterday. E. P. Honan gave an address at Tiptoui Sunday in the interests of the Knights of Columbus drive. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cooper of Indianapolis are here looking after their real estate interests in this county. Yesterday’s markets: Corn, $1; oats, 70c; wheat, $2; rye, $2. The prices a year ago were: Corn, $1.50; oats, 65c. Mr. and' Mrs. Del (Gilson went to Indianapolis vi£ auto Sunday and visited friends, return’.ug Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Gray and family of Hebron spent Sunday here with their daughter,* Mrs. Robert Hurley. T. G. Wynegar has rented the depot restaurant, formerly owned by Ed. Gaflleld, and moved into the same last Friday. Mrs. Virgil Hamilton of Indianapolis came Monday to see her aged grandfather, Norman Warner, who is quite poorly. * \ Among the Chicago goers Monday were Mrs. A. Gangloff and daughter Tillie, Mirs. Frank Donnelly and Mrs. F<gnk Alter. Mrs. Addalene P. Ketchum and little daughter returned home Monday from St. Petersburg, Florida, where they had spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kellner, accompanied by Ernest Florence, went to Flint, Michigan, Sunday and will drive back two new Buick automobiles.

’ Chet Zea moved Monday, from the John M. Knapp property on Park avenue, into the A. Leopold tenant house on the corner of Front and Harrison streets.

Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Halsey and daughter went to Braceville, Illinois, the last of the week for a visit with Mrs. Halsey’s father. Mr. Halsey will resume his duties here in a few days, but Mr£ Halsey and daughter will probably remain there for a couple of months. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Prevo of Medaryville, accompanied by Mrs. W. F. Osborne of this city, drove up to Chicago Friday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Millard Prevo of that city until Sunday evening. They were accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. Millard Prevo, the former visiting here at the Osborne home until Monday and the latter returning home yesterday.

Well, how are things coming with you? We expect some troubles. If we did not have we would think things were coming too easy. Understand this, the Studebaker farm wagon is the best wagon put upon four wheels; the bigger the toad the lighter the draft. I have one price for all, and quality Is guarantee at C. A. ROBERTS’, Front, St., Rensselaer. ts One of the finest rains of the ( season fell here Monday evening ( and night, over an inch of water falling. This rain was heeded badly for pasture and meadows, and it did a world of good. Yesterday was fair and somewhat cooler, but the mercury registered 76 in the shade at noon. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday were the warmest and most beautiful da'fs we have had for a month. Mrs. W. H. Parkinson and son Linn drove to Attica Sunday and brought Mrs. Parkinson’s parents, Mr.-and Mrs. Alfred Linn, home with them for a visit. On their return trip, when just east of Goodland, their car collided with a Ford car driven by Albin Jay of Jordan township, and Mrs. Jay, who was with her husband, was slightly injured and Mrs. Linn’s hand was torn on the barbed wire fence. The Ford car was badly damaged. Tn renewing his subscription fur The Democrat, Charles N. Kelley of Madison, Wisconsin, where he Is located as manager of the’ Madison Typewriter Co., says, among other

things: “On February 15 we got one of the finest little Kellys you ever saw and he is putting on weight like a soldier. W. C. Babcock, Jr., drops in to see me in a while, but as a rule we don’t see many Rensselaer people here at the university.” In addition to his Madison business Mr. Kelley is division superintendent for the state of Wisconsin for the Woodstock Typewriter Co.

W. H. Tyler of Demotte was a I business visitor in the city yestcr'day. I An effort is being made to have the government auto trucks which 'are now running by way of Morocco, Goodland and Remington, come by Rensselaer, and the road has been posted from Thayer to Remington. The roads on this route are said to be better than the roads at present used, besides it is shorter than the other route. The first train of thirty of the 10,000 trucks being driven thro ,g>i from Chicago to the seaboard reached Indianapolis Sunday night. At Remington one truck run into another one and caused a delay of several hours there, according to Indianapolis papers.