Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1919 — LOCAL NEWS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

LOCAL NEWS

Joseph Lehe of near Brook was a visitor in the city Monday. J. J. Montgomery was a Ohteago goer Friday, returning home Saturday afternoon. Merle Waymire went to Kokomo Friday for a visit with his parents, Mr. an Mrs. David Waymire. A well improved 80-acre farm in southern Michigan at a bargain. See C. C. WARNER, phone 457. ts Me. and Mrs. W B. Toibett of Barkley township went to Thorntown Saturday for a Visit v.lth relatives. Miss Margaret Jones reurned to her home at Redkey Saturday after a visit here with her sister, Mrs. F. D. Burchard. Mrs. Delma Alter returned to her home at Forest Saturday after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nowels. • * Miss Wllda Littlefield left Saturday for Washington, D. C., where ahe will again be employed by the government in a clerical position. Miss Marlon Parker le.t Saturday for Oakhlll, W. Va., where she will teach In the public schools this year,' having charge of English and History. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Fendig and children returned home Friday evening from a two weeks vacation spent in the east. In New York City and Boston.

Attorney J. M. Milner and family of Indianapolis, who had been visiting relatives and friends at Remington, spent Saturday here with Mrs. Milner’s father, A. Beasley. •' Oscar Schanlaub of near Mt. Ayr, who recently sold his 40 acre farm for $240 per acre, has purchased the B. F. Roush farm near Francesville, paying therefor $l4O per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brownson left Sunday for their home at Longmont, Colo., after a visit here with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nowels. They made the trip in their automobile. Louis Fendig of Jacksonville, Fla., came Saturday for a few days* visit with his brothers, B. F. and Sam Fendig, and will leave for his home tomorrow, accompanied by his wife and two children, who have been visiting here for some time. » Mrs. Golda Crowden of Goodland', formerly Miss Golda Harmon of Rensselaer, has filed a complaint in the Newton circuit court for a divorce from her husband, Charles Crowden of z Goodland, charging desertion. The whereabouts of Crowden are said to be unknown.

J. M. Rains went to Indianapolis on business Monday. Harry Milner and family went to Chicago Monday for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Worland are visiting relatives and friends at Shelbyville. Mrs. John Q. Alter returned Friday from several weeks visit In Pennsylvania. Mrs. Joseph Kanne and daughter to Detroit, Mich., Saturday for a visit with relaUves. Mrs. George Parklsou and Mrs. Clifford Parklson and children spent Saturday In Lafayette. Mesdames Charles T. Battlcday and John Rush of Newton township went to Gary Saturday for a few days visit. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Saldla and Mrs. Clint Saldla attended the reunion of the Payne family at Frankfort Flday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scharf and children of Chicago Heights spent Friday here with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mlnnlear. Mrs. Eugene Hasty and son Robert went to AtUca Monday for a few days’ visit with her uncle, M. O. Gant, and family. Mt. and Mrs. Harry Watson drove to Chicago Heights Saturday afternoon and visited unUl Monday evening with relatives. Mrs. -George Gorham and daughter Florence returned home Sunday from a two weeks visit with relatives and friends at Mantoux, Mich. ■■l * ■ '—■ '■■■■—■ ■■ Miss Agnes Kahler of southwest of town returned Friday evening from Crown Point where she had been attending Lake county institute. Dr. Robert and Cfarence Yeager returned to their home at Wauseon, 0., Friday after a vlbit with Mr. and Mrs. Don Bean and Lon Wright.

Mr. and Mrs. Setter of Chicago, Mr. and Mirs. Wike of South Bend and Nick Ott of Kniman were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doan of East Vine street Sunday evening. Among the Chicago goers Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Healy, Mrs. W. I. Hoover and daughter Irene, Edward Kanne of this city ahd Dr. E. Besser of Remingtori. Misses Catherine Chamberlain, Frances Folger, Edna Reed, Daisy Knaur, Minnitf' Waymire, Beatrice Tilton and Ivah Poole returned home Friday evening fiom attending Normal school at Muncie. All expect to teach the coming school year. A.* S. Laßue drove from Laporte to Rensselaer Saturday forenoon, and said that they got a light rain at Laporte Friday evening, about like we got in Rensselaer, but from this side of Valparaiso on almost to Wheatfield, they got a dandy rain, the water standing in the streets of Kouts and In the fields along the country roads. Andrew Kahler and' family of southwest of town autoed to Hammond Sunday to visit with their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Keilman and family. They also visited with Joe Kahler and Mrs. Albert Baumgartner of nedr Chicago Heights. Their daughter, Miss Agnes, who will again teach in the Dyer schools, accompanied them, her school beginning yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ljiliers of Pittsburg, Pa., came Monday for a two weeks’ visit with his godfather and uncle, Henry Luers, of south of town, and other relatives amd friends. Mr. Lifers lived here as a small boy, leaving 32 years ago, when he was 7 years old, and this is his first visit back. He was married three years ago, and says that he and his wife are "now on their honeymoon trip. Mrs. Duers was raised among the hills of Pennsylvania and never saw so much level country before.

Mrs. J. M. Shields went to Salem, Ind., Friday for a vlalt with relatives. W. O. Gourley and family of Gary spent Sunday he’ra wl|h friends. William Hill of Madison visited here Monday with his brother, Frank HIU, and family. Miss Ora Griswold went to Hammond Monday where she will teach In the schools this year. H. C. Armentrout of East Liberty, 0., Is the guest of his brother-in-law, G. A. Williams, and wife, s Emil Hanley and John Luers attended a reunion of the 151st field hospital unit at Frahkfort Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Payne and Mrs. W. Stephenson attended the Payne reunion at FrankfoiJ Friday.

Floyd Phillips of Momence and Miss Anna Phillips of Detroit, Mich., are visiting their sister, Mrs. Earl Ellis, at this writing. s Omar Osborne of Chicago came down Saturday and vilsted until yesterday morning with hla father, W. F. Osborne, and family. Rev. W. H. Sayler filled the pulpit at the Methodist church at Francesville Sunday, the regular minister being absent from the city. Miss Eva and Russell Winters returned to their home in Chicago Monday after a visit here with their aunt, Mrs. Nettle Hoover, and other relatives. Allen Fendig, son Mr. and Mrs. Simon Fendig of Wheatfield, arrived home last week after spending almost two years in the overeeas service. Yesterday’s local markets: Corn, 11.75; oats, 65c; wheat, $3.11; rye, 11.30. The prices one year ago were: Corn, $1.25; oats, 63c; wheat, $2.11; rye, $1.50.

Miss Carrie Pierce of Greencastle, after a short visit here with friends, left Monday for Blue Island, HL, where she will teach music and drawing In the public schools this year. John Moore, now of Princeton, Ky., came Sunday for a few days’ visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Moore; His wife, who accompanied him, continued on to Chicago to visit her mother. The following young ladler from here spent Friday in Chalmers, the guests of Miss Ann Younger: Misses Miurriel Harris, Nelle Drake, Martha Ramp, Mildred Biggs, Florence Allman and Harriet Shedd. Manley Price of Is spending a few days here with friends. Manley h’as been employed during the summer at Cleveland, 0., and expects to enter Purdue university again this yeaK

Mrs. F. D. Burchard and little daughter Winifred went to Francesville Monday afternoon for a short visit with relatives, going from there to Redkey for a week’s visit with her parents, Mr. and GilP Jones. Quite a number of Rensselaer people attended the* Gillam homocoming at independence church Sunday, among the number being Judge and Mrs. C. W. Hanley, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hl Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Will Postill and the latter’s father, J. P. Simons, and Harvey Moore. Ed Hornlcle and family drove over from and visited until Monday with the Torbet family in Barkley township. Mr. (Hornlcle says that while they have had it very dry all season, but they got light showers, about enough to lay the dust,, about once a week. This kept the corn from ‘•firing,” and they have good corn in his section of the state. In fact, he found the corn good all along the way here. The Sisters are now prepared to resume their* classes in music. Anyone wishing to take lessons are invited to call at their home, 318 McKinley Ave., or to phone No. 40. The second annual contest of the music class will begin on September 8. Two prizes, a beautiful gold medal, and another, a beautiful silver medal, will be awarded to the two pupils attaining the high-| est averages in their music study during the year. The contest is open to all pupils alike, new and old, beginners as well as advanced. Those desiring to take part must make arrangements, for lessons not later than September 8. Further particulars will be given upon application,—Advt. b 6 ' "‘3 *

Mia* Margaret Maloney of Chicago la the guest of Mias Nelle Drake. Mrs. M. E. Drake went to Gary Friday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Jones. Mrs. J. M. Holmes returned to her home at Delphi Thursday after a visit here with Mrs. M. P. Warner. Mr. and Mrs. M. Learning and children of Chicago spent the weekend here with Mrs. B. F. Leamiftg. Mrs. Herbert Bib and her guest, Miss Crawford of Columbus, 0., attended the Moody Bible conference at Cedar Lake Friday. Mrs. Clyde Gunyon returned Friday from a two months stay with her 'husband at Oakfield, Wls., near which place he is operating a large dredge. Misses Marie Hynes and Margaret Callaghan returned to their home in Chicago Saturday after a visit with Miss Jane Makeever of near Mt. Ayr. Marvin Catt of Utica, 0., is visiting here with the Allen Catt and Dr. A. C. Catt families. Mr. Catt is 87 years old and is very active for a person of his extreme age. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McGuire and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Tripp of Berwyn, 111., motored down Sunday afternoon and visited until Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Murphy. Loy Hess, who .returned last week from a visit with his brother-in-law, George Maines, at Mantua, 0., purchased a 157-acre farm whllq, there near Ravenna, O-, paying therefor $167 per acre. He will move upon the farm about November 1. Mr. and Mrs. William Gratner, Mir. and Mrs. Floyd Gratner and baby and Chris Morganegg left Monday for Peyton, Colo., where Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gratner expect to remain for the benefit of the former’s health, which has been very poor since his seige with pneumonia last winter. Mr. and Mrs. William Gratner will stop oft In Kansas for a visit with relatives, and later go on to Peyton for a visit before returning home. Mr. Morganegg will visit his daughter, Mrs. Burlie Herrod, who also resides at Peyton.

Yesterday’s local prices on eggs aJrod butterfat: Eggs, 89c; butterfat, 66c. R. C. Baumgardner went to Chicago Monday where he will resume his studies at the Kent school of law. Miss Edna Tyler returned to her home at Ft. Wayne Monday after a visit here with her grandmother, Mrs. Hester A. Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar' Williamson of Chicago are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williamson and Mt*, and Mrs. Hiram Day. The 12-qear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McGlinn of northwest of towtn was kicked by a horse last Friday and her left arm broken. W. E. Applegate and daughter Mildred of Streator, 111., came Saturday for a visit with the former’s sister, Mrs. Noah Zeigler and family of north of town. Mr. Applegate’s daughter will attend the Mbnnett school this year.

Mrs. Thomas Knight of Oklahoma City, Okla., after a visit here and at Valparaiso, is now visiting at the Mrs. W. R. Johnson home in Gillam township. She expects to go from there to Minnesota for a visit before returning home. President Wilson starts out today on a tour of the country in the interests of the adoption of the peace treaty and league of nations, and his first address will be delivered at Columbus, 0., tomorrow. Tomorrow evening he will speak in Indianapolis, in the big auditorium on the state fair grounds. Roth Bros, of this city have lost four good horses during the past week from eating some sort of a fungus growth of a poisonous nature in the ipasture. Another horse is sick, but it is thought it will recover. They valued the four horses lost at 11,000, Those Republican opponents of the peace, treaty and league of nations pact in the U. 0. senate are receiving hundreds of letters of commendation from pro-Germans all over the country. This certainly is very complimentary to their Americanism and should make every Republican feel proud of the bunch who are representing his party in congress.

Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy and Mian Hattie Grant went to Indianapolis yesterday to study the fall millinery styles. C. A. Tuteur, who is now employed Ln Indianapolis, spent the weeks end here with his mother, Mrs. Anna Tuteur. J. W. Stockton, proprietor of the Makeever hotel, has had an attractive electric lighted hotel sign Installed on the front of his hostelry. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Loop and little daughter of Marlon spent the week-end here with Mrs. Loop’s mother, Mrs. Mary E. Travis, making the trip via auto. Mr. and Mrs. Reed and two sons returned home Sunday from an outing at Quiver Beach, on the Illinois river near Havana. They also spent several days at Peoria, 111.