Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1919 — GOSSIP by OUR CORRESPONDENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

GOSSIP by OUR CORRESPONDENTS

REMINGTON. (From the Press)

Charles Sage and wife lost an infant son Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Panicle, Tuesday, a daughter. Jack Brooks of Pontiac, 111., is Upending a few days with Remington friends. John Zimmerman, the butcher, and his family are all sick with the flu this week. A daughter was born to Lee Rush and wife at Windfall, Ind., on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harner apent New Year’s day with their Bon, Max, at Goodland. Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Eger of Rensselaer spent New Year’s Day with her parents, the editor and Wife. Jones Bros, report the sale of the Geo. L. Hascall property on Illinois street, to Mrs. Anna 'Huston of Wolcott. Tom Beasey reports five members of his family down with the flu, including his wife. One daughter has been very sick with it. Wilburt Stockment of Camp McClellan, Ala., was home over the Christmas holidays, on a ten day Jurlough, returning to camp Monday. ■ Mrs. Harvey Williams went to Bauneman, 111., Wednesday to attend the funeral of her neice, Helen Louise Farr, who died Monday from the flu. Miss Elsie Bickel returned to Woodland, 111., and David to his Btudies at Indianapolis, after spending the holidays with their mother, Mrs. D. A. Bickel. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reeve of North Vernon were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forbes. Mr. Reeve returned Sunday evening but Mrs. Reeve remaned for a longer visit, returning Wednesday evening. J. D. Leasure of Ritchely, Hl., accompanied by his • sister, Mrs. Davis Garrett and son, William, came Monday before Christmas on a surprise visit to her sister, Mrs. John Howell, returning home, December 31. The Odd Fellows Lodge of Remington "vvefe hosts to the returned aoldier boys at their hall Monday evening. All the soldiers in town at that time were invited and partook of the hospitality of the Odd Fellow brethern. Oysters were served to the guests and those presr ent, together with guan, cigars, etc. . and all enjoyed a very merry evenOn January 1 the Panhandle put a new time card into effect. The change is not material, only a few minutes different, and is as follows: East bound, 7:24 a. m.l ’.West bound, 9:22 a. m.; east bound, ‘6:15 Y>. m,; west bound, 5:15 p. The on iy change of importance in this schedule is that the evening trains will hereafter meet at Remington instead of at Wolcott, as heretofore. Mr. Morton Bennett of Sharpsville, Ind., came Christmas morning to visit her sisters, Mrs. Will Irwin and Mrs. Arthur Whitehead, also her parents, Mr. and Mrs: John Howell. Mrs. Will Irwin served the Christmas dinner to the family and friends, so many that required a twenty foot table to accommodate them. And the dinner was all a Christmas dinner Should be. The guests report a most enjoyable day. Tillie Zimerman, daughter of Andrew and Mary Zimmerman, was born at Fairbury, Hl., July 12. 1877 and died at Remington, Ind., December 24, 1918, aged 41 years, 5 months and 12 -days. She grew to womanhood in Illinois -and came to a farm near Remington, Ind., with her parents, March 1, 1900. On November 27, 1901, she was married at Rensselaer, Ind., to Wm. H. Zimmerman of Remington. To this union six children were born: namely: Mabie. Florence, Clifford Stanley, Harley Wilson, Ray Allen. Howard Earl and Robert Russell Zimmerman. Besides her husband and the six children, she leaves to tnourn her loss her father, and mother, A. J. Zimmerman and wife, her brothers, Wallace, Dan and Ben Zimmerman, who reside in Remington, Eli, who resides at Laurel, Nebraska, and also two sisters, Sarah Zimmerman of Remington, and Mrs. Emma Kerr of Peoria, Illinois, and a host of relatives and friends. She was of a gentle, loving disposition, and her friends were those who knew her.

FRAN CESVILLE (From the Tribune) Miss Gladys Pearson has returned to El Paso, 111., having visited several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Pearson. Sergeant Cfiarles Lizenby and 'fund wife of St. Louis, put in a part of ihis furlough visiting relatives In town and in Jefferson. W. R. Jones has recently had a letter from his nephew, Floy Bur<*hard of Rensselaer, who is doing occupational duty in France. Mrs. Lillian Holub Green, former reeTdeut— qf Fraincesville, died two weks ago at her home in Chicago. The cause was influenza and pneumonia. ' Mrs, Elizabeth Cole and daughter, Leia, of Decker, Indiana, who have been guests of Charles. Jorgan and family of Wangling Grove, have remrned home. Rex Sblrtz, who recently went to »tMn, vm among the first sold-

levs to return. He wired hi* folks of his arrival in Now York and is located in camp in New Jersey. Word reached Francesville last evening announcing the death of bld ward Beesley, father of J. L. Beesley, cashier of the Francesville State Bank, at Thorntown, at 8:30 yesterday omoraing, aged 85 years. The deceased fell and broke his hip about 18 months ago from which he never recovered. The funeral will take place at 10:30 Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Beesley will leave for Thorntown today on No. 14. Harry Cover, whose death ;occured at Reynolds a few days ago. from influenza was well known here, where he was engaged with his father for severals years in the livery business. He and his wife were taken sick about the same time, < but because of serious ear trouble, with which he had been afflicted for a long time, his illness proved quickly fatal. About a year ago he was married to Mias Lilian Donnelly of Monticello and have since lived 1® Reynolds. The funeral was held on Sunday following his death oi» Friday. The body is now in a vault in Monticello and -burial will not be made until his wife is able to attend the services. r Henry Dunker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunker of Beaver township, who recently returned from France, has been home on a short furlough. He will be discharged from the service at Des Moines, lowa. Hemry was wounded last summer in the drive at Soisson. His company was nder machine gun. Are when a bullet passed through the calf sos bls right leg, he limped along for about twenty feet more when another passed through the fleshy part of the same leg near the hip, causing the bone to be shattered. There were many soldiers who fell there that Henry was not picked up f° r twen-ty-three hours. He is very .modest about telling of his experiences a/nd very much pleased to get back home.

GOODLAND. (From the Herald.) Herman Ploutz visited with friends at Chicago last week and this. George Welsh is making his home with his son Bert at Wabash, Ind. C. W. Romine was a business caller at Columbus, Ohio, the first of the week. Mr and Mrs. Peter Brook went to Momence, 111., Wednesday for a visit with relatives. Miss Dunkel, who is emr ployed by the Swift & Co. in Chicago, was home for Christmas. Mrs. Fred Crowden and son, Joe, returned home from Chicago Monday after a short visit with relatives. x- C Miss Mildred Marshino came up from Indianapolis for a short visit here with her uncle, Frank Marshino and family. Mrs. Rorter and son arrived last week from Huntington, Indiana, for a few days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cox, Joe Reeve stationed in the quartermasters department at Camp Taylor, was a visitor in Goodland last Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Adolph Hotter came out from Chenoa, 111., and spent New Year’s with the formers parents, Mr .and Mrs. Joseph Hotler. Clarence B. Warms resume his duties at the First National Bank when he is mustered out, which will be some time next week.

Mrs. Graber and two daughters, May and Frances of Goodell, lowa, and Mrs. Will Shingleton of Cleves, Ohio, are guests of Mrs, J. RJlazen. Mrs. Charles Nicholson of Cleveland Ohio, visited last month and this ’ here with her mother, Mrs. Kathryn Schlater and with other relatives. Harry Wild, who was stationed in the quartermasters department at Ft. Dodge, lowa, came home Tuesday evening, haying been mustered out. Harry Butler returned to Avilla, Indiana, after a short visit here with his mother, Mrs. May Butler, who is there helping care for her father, W. A. Harrington. Will Covington of Chicago was here over Saturday the guest of his sister, Mrs. E. J. Cady and husband. On Sunday he went to Seafield to visit other relatives. William “Nick” Hafdy, who has a large ranch in Nevada and who anticipated going to war, rented his ranch, and now that the armistice has been signed, has gone to California to spend the winter. Bernard Gerrich returned last Saturday to Raris Island where he is stationed with the marines; Bernard has made several records at sharp shooting. He expects to remain in the senate, several months after the peace terms are signed. Mrs. Mary Bigger gave a Christmas dinner in honor of Albert Ropp and son Tony and Mrs. John Knoff and family. After dinner Mrs. Bigger and her, guests took the five o’clock train for a few days visit with friends in Monticello and Rensselaer. Lawrence Reed, who has been home during the 'holidays, returned to Ft. Hancock, N. Y., Monday morning. He, expects to be miustered out soon and while home secured a farm ’northwest of Goodland, and it is rumored that he will’not cook his own meals. Capt. C. —R. McNabb and Mrs. McNabb' have returned to their home in Louisville, Ky., after spending Christmas with Mrs. McNabb’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown. Capt. McNabb is at Camp Zachary Taylor and is on Gen. McMahon’s staff as assistant Camp Adjutant. Lewis Spaulding was in town yesterday feeling mighty fine. He has recently installed a Delco farm

lighting system and 'with this new furnace has every convenience enjoyed by a city home. Mr. Spaulding and his good wife deserve such comforts and their friends are glad for them. Mr. Thomas Ramsey of this city, anfl Elizabeth Dangler of Chicago, were married at the Third Presbyterian church in Chicago at 5:00 p. m., December 24, the Rev. Lemp officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay spent Christmas day with the former’s sister, Mrs. J. P. Blair at Hammond, and came to their home in Goodland the next evening, where they are at home on South Newton street. Guy Henderson, agent, and Raymond Hamilton, operator at the local Panhandle station are Influenza patients and Jack Wright of Monticello and J. T. Cranford of Winamac, are supply agent and operator. This only goes to (hove that the public waiting room of the local railroad stations are poor places to loaf, as is often the case for the two evening trains, and we believe some' iloafir passed ■‘he germ to the two hard working boys at the northside station. Moral — Unless you have business at either station, keep out.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) Mrs. Bomey Miller of Chatsworth, 111., visited John Moerhing and family from Sunday until Wednesday. Charles Warren has purchased the Heimlich Bros, blacksmith business at Reynolds end took possession January 1. The St. Pierre girls, Miss Ruby and Esther are thinking of resigning the “Bus Line Driving” on account of the cold weather. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Doney of Rantoul, 111., who havo been visiting Mrs. Doney’s aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Daggy, returned home Monday evening. Mrs. Stanton T. Spencer went to Reynolds Monday to spend the day with her sister, Mrs. Willis Robey, who has just recovered from the influenza. Mrs. Mary Boudreau and daughter, Lydia, and grandson, Edword Boudreau, of Remington were guests Monday of Joseph Demaris and family. John ‘Humphreys, whose condition has beef® critical from pneumonia following the influenza, is reported slightly improved this Thursday afternoon. -> Mrs. Joseph Emond went to St. Anne, 111., Tuesday to visit her parents, >Mr. and Mrs. Peter LaRoche, from there she goes to Kankakee to visit relatives. Wilbert Raven Horn Detroit, Mich., spent Christmas and his hol’ay vacation, with Mr. and Mrs. Ed St. Pierre and family - and grandparents, leaving for Detroit Friday evening. Lieut. John Mertz of Burnettsville, who has been located at - Dow Field, Arcadia, Fla., spent Sunday here tt'ith his sister, Mrs. August Busier. Lieut. Mertz has just been mustered out of service. Misses Clara and Lulu Goss, who have been spending a week with friends here and at Monon, returmMonday to their home at Harvey, 111. Their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Gross, have just moved from Lafayette to Harvey, 111.

MILROY Mr. and Mrs. McAleer went to Rensselaer Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beaver were in Rensselaer Saturday. Miss Freida Wineland spent the last of last week with Wm. Chapman’s. Oliver Hamilton and family took Sunday dinner with Wmv Chapman’b. Miss Effie Wesner visited Wm. Chapman’s Saturday night and Sunday. Henry Goble of 'Monpn visited Earl Foulks’ family the first of this week.' Mr. and Mrs. - True Culp and yttle daughter Evelyn spent Sunday with Chas. Beaver and family. Mrs. Lillie Mitchell and sons spent Thursday and Friday of last week with Mr'.’. and Mrs. Thos Lear. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks went to Lafayette Friday, Xreturning home Saturday evening. Irene McAleer and Orland Beaver were ma’rried in Rensselaer last Saturday. We join their many friends in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Culp entertained the following guests for Sunday Sinner: Mrs. W. E. Cull), Creighton Clark and Frank May and families, John Clark and Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks.

MEDARYVILLE. (From the Journal) Annie Condon if Monticello is visiting at the Maibauer home. Joe Dietrich wos down from Detroit, .Mieh., for Christmas. He returned Wednesday evening. Dr. C. E. Linton and son Damon went to Chicago Wednesday. The doctor went to consult an eye specialist. Ailse Daughtee returned to her commercial college work .at Lafayette Wednesday, after spending her vacation here. « James Humes, fdY many years janitor of the Winamac schools, died at that place last Saturday from! influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Whitaker came down from Niles, Mich., to spend some time with their daughter, Mrs. Maude Kessinger. Neil Hansell, who was home Christmas on a short furlough from the aviation field at San Antonio Tex., started his return trip Wednesday. Otis Shortz, who has been in the naval service since July 31, at the Great Lakes Naval training and later transferred to Hampton Roads, Va., was dscharged and arrived 'home this week.