Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1920 — NEWS from the COUNTY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEWS from the COUNTY

GOODLAND (From the Herald) Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Gilman of Chicago are spending the week with relatives In Goodland. Three children of Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Johnson of west of town have the schrlet fever. Arthur Zimmer reports having seen a robin Sunday—they certainly are a welcome bird at this time. Mrs. J. AC Wickersham and son Wilson visited among relatives this week after the funeral .of Mr. Wickwhich was held on Monday afternoon. Robbers entered the home of Mr. Klnters, a civil war veteran, residing in the south part of town last Friday night and were looking for his money when they were frightened away. Miss Bessie Broyler, who has taught music and drawing in the local schools for the past two years, resigned last week and on Friday

left for Fort Wayne to accept a similar position in the high school there. One day last week when Ray Sage was sleeping late, his little son thought to awaken him by driving a nail into his left ear drum to arouse him. The experiment was a success—but Ray has had a painful ear for several days. Mt’s. John Doud passed away at her home in Kokomo last Friday morning after a short illness from pneumonia. The remains were brought to Goodland Saturday night and taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. William Patrick. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Brook M. E. church and interment was made in .the Brook cemetery. Trustee Lemaster has been having his troubles (Miring the last two weeks. On Monday night of last week Miss Hauser was injured and he closed the school for the week Monday morning the Constable school was closed owing to the sickness among the pupils—and on Monday his own daughter. Miss Ruth, who teaches the Lemaster school, was ill. He is hoping for better flick for next week. Miss Hope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gilman, of this place and Raymond Paul Barton of near Brook were married Tuesday at the M. E. parsonage at Thorntown, the Rev. George E. Deuel, former pastor of the Goodland M. E. church, offici-

ating. The bride is one of our popular young ladies and was an active worker in the Methodist Church. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Iroqubis township and enjoys a large circle of friends. They will .be at home to their many friends on a farm near Brook after May Ist. Miss Berthh Mustard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mustard of this city and Mr. Charles Stonehill residing west of Brook were married Thursday morning at the U. B. parsonage in Brook. The bride is one of our popular young Jadies and for the past several years has taught school in this community. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of west of Brook and is a young man of sterling worth. They will soon be at home to their many friends on a farm west of Brook. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wilson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday. They were at home to their many friends from 2 to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Owing to the inclement weather and illness many were unable to attend but sent their best wishes by letters, cards and flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were married in Ottawa, 111., Feb. 2, 1870, and came directly to their farm southwest of town where they spent forty-eight happy and prosperous years together, with but one break in their family circle. Two years ago they moved to their present home on East Jasper street, where we hope they will spend many •more.haippy years.

. FRANCESVILLE * (From the Tribune) Andy Minicus was here from Reynolds Monday. Grady Page, who has lived here for the past two years, left Tuesday for Tennessee. Miss Grace Thompson of Winamac visited here Tuesday and Wednesday. Joseph Fox and son George were the guests of relatives at Lowell Saturday and Sunday. John Harvey, of east of Winamac, was found dead at his residence last Saturday morning. <His age was 60 years and death was the result of heart trouble. Mrs. W. C. Myers left Saturday for Indianapolis where she will be the guest of her sister for a few days, after which they will visit in Jlexas and other southern states. Mr. and Mrs. Fawn Gilsinger were called to Pulaski Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Gilsinger, whose death occurred there on Saturday from a complication of troubles. fiards have been received here announcing the .marriage of Charles Hahbrecht and Mrs. Caroline B. MacKenzie, which took place in Chicago on Jan. 28th. At present they are in Florida where they expect to remain for several weeks, after which they will be at home to their many friends at 547 Ingraham Ave., Hammond, Ind. The death of Mrs. John Druary occurred at Michigan City one day last week and the body was brought here last 1 Thursday for burial. It was taken to Pulaski by Undertakers L. E. Burson & Son, and interment was made in the family lot there. Mrs. Druary was for many years a resident of Francesville and a sister of the late Mrs. Thomas Garrlgan, with whom she made her home for a long time. Her age was about eighty years and the cause of her death was- infirmities Incident to her advanced age., Wednesday evening of last week several friends, of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Tetzloff gave them a shower at the home of her parents,Mr. and Mrs. Charles VolkmaA, southwest of Francesville. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ridhard Topp, Mr. and Mrs. John Saltwell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Saltwell, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Axen and Miss Ada Shumaker, Emma Malchow, Anna Kopka, Lilliam Leis, Sadie Westphal, Ruby Rhinehart, Harry and Lewis Topp, Herman Leis, Ralph JentZ, John Kruger, John Westphal, Walter Westphal and Rudolph Tetzloff.

PINE GROVE (Too late for Saturday Issue) John Dale’s sale Wednesday was well attended and things sold very well. Mrs. James Torbet, son Charley and daughter Creola, spent Wednes-

day evening with Mrs. Streltwirfter and family. Mr. and Mr, Jack Coopjr spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Cooper and family. Mrs. Jack Cooper attended the funeral of Mrs. James Elliott at Rensselaer Tuesday. , Mr. and Mrs. Will Hayes and children called on Mrs. Streltwatter and family Sunday evening. Richard Streltwatter has returned from Princeville, 111., where he had gone to attend the funeral of a cousin. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Odle and children, who have been down with the “flu” for the past week, are reported better at this writing. About forty-flve neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dale Sunday while they were at church and had a boun>tiful dinner awaiting them when they came home. Those present were: Zack Stanley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Galbraith and daughter Alice, Mrs. Ida Vore, Mrs, Vernie Torbet and children, Charles Shroyer, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer S'hroy-

er, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Daniela and son, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Daniels. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gifford, Harry Gifford, two sons and daughter, Frank Payne and family, Blufnrd Torbet and daughter, James Torbet and family, Clarlc Streltwatter and sister, Lowell, Barbara and Russell Hayes and Asa Snow. The afternoon was spent In games, music and social chatting. Mr. and Mrs. Dale are moving to Michigan in the -near future to a farm which they have purchased there. All departed at a late hour, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dale much success and happiness in their new home. In the early seventies girls were employed as pages in both 'houses of the Kansas legislature.