Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 March 1920 — NEWS form the COUNTY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEWS form the COUNTY

POSSUM RUN (Too late for Saturday Issue) Eber Hahn was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Ross Pollock was a McCoysburg goer Saturday. Mrs. T. J. Parker and daughters and Mrs. James Campbell took dinner with Mrs. Markin Tuesday. Ray Hahn visited over Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Hahn. — , Mr. and Mrs. William Hurley spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Parker. Everett Parker and David Hahn and family called on Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell, Jr., Sunday. James Campbell, Jr., T. J. Parker and son Everett and David Hahn attended the Otis ranch sale Tuesday. The big dance at James Campbell’s, Jr., Wednesday night was well attended and all reported a fine time. . , Organization of a Sunday school at the Oak Grove school house is being talked about. The date will be published later. This looks more like spring. One can see the grass peeping up a little. Kenneth Davisson was taken quite sick Wednesday and a doctor was called for him. James Davis and family, Earl Parker and family of Zadoc spent Sunday with T. J. Parker and family. Roscoe Pollock and wife have moved onto the farm where Jacob Myers lived, near Laura.

MEDARYVILLE (From the Journal) Hattie Waymire has been very sick from a severe case of smallpox. Mrs. Harve Faulkner spent Thursday with Charles Faulkner and family at Wanatah. The 10-year-old son of Ira Clark, who has been sick with scarlet fever and pneumonia, is improving. Frank Byers and wife went to Francesville today to help Mr. Byers’s mother celebrate her 90th birthday today. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Guild of near Kouts visited with Mrs. Guild’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Manning, Saturday, returning Sunday. Miss Bertha Strantz returned to her home in Lafayette last Friday after a visit with her sister, Mrs. John W. Selmer, west of town. , Mrs. Ernest Rockwell and baby came home Sunday after a week’s visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Meader, of near Rensselaer. Harper Malcolm had four horses injured this week from attacks by a male hog. One Of the horses, a first-class mare, had to be killed. Al Holt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Winters and daughter Kathryn and Mrs. J. F. Cassady spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Winters. * . Charley Wacknitz of Great Bend, Kan., is visiting at the home of Henry Madaus and other relatives. It has been 11 years since he was here last. Mrs. Guy Faris returned to her home in Gary Sunday after a week with her mother, Mrs. James Stevens, who is recovering nicely from her recent illness. Mrs. Emmet Hershman went to Gary last Sunday to take up the “title role’’ of housewife in the new home which Mr. Hershman has prepared for his bride. Mrs. Grant Eldridge went to ChL cago Tuesday for a visit with her sister, Nina Aery. Before her return home she will visit with the

George Marches, who are now living in East Chicago.

Will Robinson and wife came in from Idaho Monday after a short visit in Gary at the Knotts home. When they left Idaho, over a week ago, spring work on the farms was begun. The Robinsons have disposed of their Idaho properties and are still undecided as to a new location. A trip, "in a little old Ford just rambling around’’ in New York is being contemplated. Alberta Reep, Eva Balaird, Kathi erlne Avery, Ivan Hill, Olive Durkes, Ethel McKinley, Hazel Beason. Vera Hardesty, Elsie Smallfelt and Grant Hansell were White Post representatives in the county spelling contest at Winamac last Saturday. White Post did not carry home any of the honors, but several of the contestants stood up for five hours and were almost “all In’’ when they meL_liM*lr Waterloo. Mrs. Minnie Dalka died at her home on west Main street last Sunday morning after an illness of about a year. Her age was 59 years. She was for a long time a resident of Cass township, later moving to Medaryville. She is mourned by her family, Herman, John, Emil, Gustav, Alvie, Mrs. Charles Holl and Lily Dalka; one sister, Mrs. Ida Wolf, of South Wanatah, besides many distant relatives and friends. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at St. John's church in Cass township conducted by pastor, Rev. Weiss. Burial was made in the cemetery nearby.

BROOK (From the Reporter? x Mrs. Harry Warr is seriously ill with an atack of rheumatism. Misp Ora Cheek of Remington was a guest at the Besse home Sunday last. Mrs. T. E. Collier went to Chicago Thursday to visit with her daughter, Miss Orpha. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cooper are the proud parents of a baby boy born Meh. 13. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Roan, Meh. 12, an 11-pound boy; to Edward Laffoon and wife, Meh. 12, a boy. The Reporter of Independence, Kan., announces the marriage of Mr. Ben Leavitt and Miss Elinor Rexdnauff Meh. 12. Mrs. Harry Lent was operated on at the Westside hospital in Chicago Monday and report comes that she is geting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fix and the children went to Clinton Monday. They are house-hunting as Claude has a good position with a garage in that city. Mrs. Alba Moore and two • daughters of Long Point, 111., are here as the guests of her mother, Mrs. M. Mooney, and grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Kendall. John Pence, Jr., returned from Lafayette Tuesday where he had been employed with the Monon railway. The private interests are cut-

ting down forces and keeping the' eld men.

Mrs. Marshall of Onargo, 111., was the guest of Mrs. Howard Myers the first of the week. She is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ed Cor-* bin, and is assisting them in their, preparation of moving to their new farm near Bourbon. I On Sunday occurred the death of Miss Jennie Stair at the home of he. I sister, Mrs. Eva Corbett, in Brook. Owing to an attack of infantile paralysis she had been an invalid nearly all of her life, but with the, gentle care of mother and her brother Riley and wife and her sister, Mrs. Corbett, made life for he. as pleasant as possible. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Corbett Monday afternoon and interment was in the Goodland cemetery. I Besides the family here, her niece, | Mrs. Sawyer, of Valparaiso attended the funeral.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) Mrs. May Kenrlch spent Wednesday at Mopon. Mrs. Sarah Hamilton went to Kokomo Wednesday evening to visit her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Hall, and family. Mrs. Isaac Parker went to Rensselaer Wednesday to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. M. H. Hemphill. ■Lee Wilson of Piper City, 111., was the guest over night Tuesday of his brother, Albert Wilson, southeast of Wolcott. Mrs. Fred Blssonnette went to Manteno, 111., Wednesday to visit her mother-in-law, Mrs. Peter Bissonnette, who is very ill. Mrs. Ord Johnson received a telegram Thursday saying her sister, Mrs. Ben Preble, of Williston, N. D-. had died that morning. Robert Croft went to Kalamazoo, Mich., Wednesday on business. He will visit several other points in that state before his return home. Miss Carrie Miller to Fayette, lowa, Wednesday to spend some time with her father’s aunt, Mrs. C. L. Pooler, who is in poor health. Russel Dye, who is attending college at Champaign, 111., was called home Ast Friday evening by the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Dye. Russel returned to his school Monday evening. Charles Dye of Lafayette, who was spending the winter in Texas, was called to Wolcott last week by the illness and death of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Dye. Mr. Dye arrived here before his mother passed away. The funeral of Mrs. Clell C. Clark, who died Meh. 10 at Meadville, Pa., was conducted from the Milroy church Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Clark was formerly Miss Laura May Durflinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Durflinger, and she was 32 vears old. She was married m 1909 to Clell C. Clark. The husband and four children, Isaac, Glen, Evelyn and Paul, survive. She is also survived by her father, a sister, Mrs. Avery Hawkins, and two brothers, Emory and Orville. Burial was in the Milroy cemetery.

FRANCESVILLE (From the Tribune) Mrs. M. H. Rich is spending a few days with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Zora Burget is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Kimble on the north side in Chicago. Mrs D W. Brundage of Logansport is the guest of her parents. Mr and Mrs. L. G. Hullinger. Mr and Mrs. Raymond Herr of near McCoysburg were guests of Mrs Mary Huguet last Sunday. Joseph Engle, who has been sicn for more than a month from the flu, was down town again last Mondav. Mrs. Hattie Kruger of Jefferson township has rented her farm and gone to Crescent City, 111., to spenu the summer. Ben Moncel closed a deal Tuesday in which he became the owner of the Buckels restaurant. Possession was given at once. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Coffel, southwest of Francesville, have been entertaining a new 10-pound son at their home since last Friday. Levi White, who had been visiting with relatives on the Pacific coast for several months, is the guest Ok his daughter, Mrs. Chhrles F. j L Beesley fell from the mow of his’barn last Friday, cutting a gash in his scalp when his head struck a nail. It required several pitches to close the wound. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hullinger gave a party for a number 'Qf friends last Thursday evening, during which they announced the approaching marriage of their daughter, Ada Rae, to Mr. Harry Stewart Pike, Wednesday evening, Meh. 24. The commencement exercises ot the Francesville school will be held at the opera house Friday evening, Apr. 23. The graduates are Wayne J Myers, Florence Marie Finnegan, Anna Kopka, Vivian Maribee Judy, Helen Joy Shirtz, Adah 'Verdell Overman, Dorothy Lenore McMurrav, Mildred Flossie Reish, Paul Revere Detamore, Ralph William Jentz, Elmer Kopka. William Schleman was down fiom Valparaiso last Thursday. He recently returned from Florida, where he and Mrs. Schleman spent a part of the winter. They were the guests of Mrs. Margaret Hall and daughters at St. Petersburg; Mr. and Mrs. C. W Barker at Tampa, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vose and Mr. and Mrs. Hal Vose at Clearwater, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bledsoe at Miami. Mrs. Peter Bierrum of west ot Francesville arrived home . last Thursday from a month’s visit at Mankato and Fulda, Minn., and Des Moines and Dexter, lowa. She visited several days at lowa university where her niece will graduate in June. She accompanied her to Davenport where they visited relatives and friends. Mrs. Bierrum also stopped at her birthplace and former home in Grundy county, 111. The Standard Oil company has leased a strip of ground % mile south of Francesville from Philip Gutwein and will put in a service station here. Heretofore the Stand-*

ard has served this community from its station at Medaryville. The service of the Indian gas people from the station in Rensselaer may have had something to do with the Standard’s desire to locate here permanently. Anyway we are thankful for the improvement of service. Quite a number from here attended the county spelling contest held in Winamac Saturday afternoon and evening. Miss Bessie Rhinehart of the Francesville high school, who carried oft the honors last year, was the winner again this time; Basil Baker of Winamac was second and Helen Surber of this place third. In the fifth and sixth division, Hazel Bechdolt was first, Burle Bechdolt second and Elsie Gudeman third. They are pupils in Miss Laura Brinker’s room of the Francesville schools. Captain Ben Strong of the Hammond police force and Fred Strong of the same city were here a few days last week, having been called here on account of the sickness of their aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Strong, of Francesville and their brother, Henry Strong, of Beaver township, who has been sick for quite a while with throat trouble. After serving 10 years in the Hammond police department, Captain Strong has resigned to take the position of chief of the detective department of the Indiana Harbor and Belt railway.

GOODLAND (From the Herald) John Cooke, Jr., was home from Chicago Over Sunday. Charles Babcock student at Wabash college, was home over Sunday. Miss Mary Adamson and nephew, Lloyd Adamson, are visiting this week in Brazil. Miss Maude Harrington and Miss Louise Spinney were callers in Chicago this week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ulm visited this week with the' latter’s parents in Jennings county. Mrs. Leona Pratt is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Von Johnson, and family at Greentown. Mrs. Ross Mead left Wednesday a m. for Churubusco where they have rented a farm for this season. Mata Hauser, student at Franklin college, Franklin, was home over Sunday, the guest of home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O. Bales motored to Lafayette Sunday, being called there by the death of a relative. A. D. Babcock has received a letter from Harvey A. Henderson, who is now in Asia Minor. Mr. Henderson is well and having a fine time. He has been with the Greek army in Thrace. Mrs. I. E. Hopkins visited Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Rensselaer. She will accompany relatives to Redlands, Calif., some time next month. Mort Kilgore has rented the Presbyterian parsonage and expects to move in next week some time. When he vacates the Rowland property E. E. Thompson, who purchased same last month, will move in. Mr. and Mrs. Seaver Davidson were made happy on St. Patrick s day by the arrival of a fine noy. Mother and son are doing fine — and Granddad B. P. Davidson is wearing a smile that won t come off. Mrs. Chas. N. Humston returned to Goodland Wednesday afternoon after spending several days in Chicago with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fred Crowden, who underwent an operation at the Presbyterian hospital Tuesday. • Mrs. A. J. Kitt, who had been visiting her mother, Mrs. Spoor, at Brook, visited with Goodland friends here the first of the week, enroute to her home in Fowler. Mrs. Spoor has been suffering with a broken leg since the first of February. Mrs. Henry Butler, who had been visiting her sons* Wes and Tom, and families, returned home Friday night. .Tom of Columbia City returned home with her, returning to his home Saturday morning. On Wednesday morning Mrs. Butler had an attack with her heart and was in a critical condition for several days.

WALKER TOWNSHIP Henry Meyers was a caller at Moody Tuesday. Estal Meyers was a Demotte caller Saturday. Mrs. F. M. Lilly called at Henry Meyers’s Saturday.

William Meyers, Sr., was on the sick list this week. Mrs. Floyd Garrett called on Mrs. Clarence Hurley Wednesday. Mrs. Wese Williams has been visiting her son in Wheatfield the past week. Roscoe Poole is cutting wood in the timber near Walker Center this week. Eighth grade examination was held at Walker Center school house Saturday. A. P. Huntington was a Mt. Ayr and Earl Park caher Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Ernest Tomlinson and daughter Mary of Kniman spent Wednesday at John Pettet’s. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Huntington were guests of Roscoe Poole and wife over Sunday night. Lester Lilly attended a birthday party at the home of Vincent Stalbaum Sunday from 11 to 3. F. M. Lilly has been making maple sirup this week. He has already boiled down a number of gallons. Rollo Poole and wife and Gail Poole and wife of Valparaiso spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Poole. Mrs. Clarence Bridgeman left Friday for a few days visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Alvin Dunn, of McCoysburg. Mrs. John Pettet visited her daughter, Mrs. Michaels, of Kniman, whose little daughter is very sick, on Saturday. u Mrs. J. J. Tomlinson returned home Tuesday from a visit with her daughters, Mrs. George Smith, of Georgetown, 111., and Mrs. Clayton Weaver of Earl Park. The St. Patrick’s party at the. home of John Pettet last Wednesday evening was well attended, there being about 40 present. An enjoyable time was had by all and a fine luncheon was served. A great deal of music was furnished to the enjoyment of all. A Sunday school was organized at Oak Grove school house* Sunday. About 20 were present the first Sunday. The following officers were elected: Supt., A. P. Huntington; Asst. Supt., Mrs. William Hartley; Secy., Ruby Pettet; Treas., Donald Bridgeman; librarian, Pearl Hartley; organist, Mrs. A. P. Huntington. Teachers appointed were Mrs. John Pettet, primary; Mrs. Clarence Bridgeman, junior; Mrs. A. P. Huntington, young people; Mrs. F. M. Lilly, adult. Sunday school at 10 a. m. HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT AUCTION Saturday, April 3, at 2:30 at Residence of Mrs. J. J- Eddy. The undersigned will offer her household goods at public auction at her home, the former Wm. P. Baker residence, on the corner of Weston and Susan streets, at 2:30 p. m., on SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1920 One large book case; mantle clock; Favorite baseburner; long mirror; good sewing machine; sideboard; hall tree; set of dining chairs; Crown piano and bench; plush upholstered parlor set; Walnut bedroom shite; golden oak bedroom suite; 2 old style bureaus; 5 large velvet rugs; refrigerators; new Cole Hot Blast range; Detroit vapor gasoline stove with two ovens; kitchen table; cooking utensils; 3 mattresses and . springs; dishes; folding go-cart; electric iron; electric vacuum cleaner; electric stove; laundry stove; washing machine; boiler and tubs; fruit jars; 4 Gates’ half-sole tires, and other accessories and many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —A'credit of 6 months will be given on sums over $lO, purchaser executing note with approved security and bearing 6% interest from date if paid at maturity; it not paid at maturity 8% interest from date. MRS. J. J. EDDY. W. A. McCurtain, Auct.