Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1919 — WALKER CENTER [ARTICLE]

WALKER CENTER

Clarence Bridgeman was a Medaryville caller Saturday. Miss Eva Lilly spent the weekend in Chicago and Momence. Dan Williams moved with his uncle, West Williams, last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Inkley passed through our neighborhood Sunday. Mr. Barrett of Chicago was here Saturday looking after the tiling on' his farm. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. ’ Lilly and A. P. 'Huntington called on Volney Peer Saturday. Rev. Amstutz of Wheatfield preached here Sunday, and there vyill also be services Oct. 19. Everyone cordially Invited. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Poole of Wheatfield and Mr. and Mrs. Gale Poole and Rollo Poole of Valparaiso sipent Sunday with Lee Jennings. The Liberty club met with Mrs. Ernest Tomilson Wednesday and had a very enjoyable time and a fine dinner. Mrs. John Pettit’s name was added to the roll. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Floyd Garrett Oct. 22. The president, Mrs. F. M. Lilly, would like a good attendance to plan for the masquerade on Holloween at Mrs. Lee Jennings’. The hoime of A. P. Huntington was completely destroyed by fire Saturday noon. The cause is unknown as he "was away from home at the time, but returned when it was partly destroyed and saved a few things. The neighbors feel very sorry for him. This is one of the old landmarks. The house was built in 1875 by John Pettit’s father. When a boy of 15 yea« Mr. Pettit helped prepare the logs.