Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1920 — NEWS from the COUNTY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEWS from the COUNTY

REMINGTON (From the Press)

Mrs. C. B. Johnston is under the care of a physician. Mrs. L. G. Phmple and baby Arleen went to Ade Wednesday to visit ves. Ray Milner has purchased the former Moorehead property for a rfwl /I pn PF* Mrs. Frank Peck has been very sick this week, but is Improving some now. Bernard Villinski of the Kankakee Business college spent Easter in Remington. Mr. and Mrs. Marion PaYks have gone to Indianapolis, where Marion has a job. Miss Grace Cain spent Tuesday at Logansport with her brother, John Gain, and family. Miss Elsie Bickel of Woodland, Hl., spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. D. A. Bickel. Mrs. Anna Miller went to Rensselaer this Thursday for a few nays’ visit with relatives. Mrs. C. H. Babb and son Russel went to Pine Village Wednesday morning on a business trip. Mrs. I. J. Parker and daughter Katherine of Wolcott spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parker. Mrs. Tedford of Idaville came Tuesday to be with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Peck, who is reported very sick. Mrs. C. B. Markin, who was here to attend the Scripter funeral last week, returned to her home at Mishawaka Sunday. Charles Hutte and grandson of Fairbury, 111., came Wednesday evening to .visit her daughter, Mrs. Albert Sutter, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Zimmerman went to Indianapolis and Cincinnati the latter part of the week to visit relatives for a few days. Mrs. Anna T. Sigman of Wolcott, who had been visiting her daughter. Mrs. J. W. Carmen, at Rensselaer, returned home Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones went to Ft. Wayne this Thursday morning

where Mrs. Jones will undergo an operation for gall trouble. Mrs. George Griffin baa so far recovered from the effects of her severe fall several months ago, as to be able to come down town Saturday. Mrs. Will Rawlings and daughter, Mrs. Elza Alson, went to Russiaville Saturday to visit the former’s brother, John Hodshire, for a few days. Lawrence Kellner, who lives on the Willis Samuels place, four milee north of town, has just purchased the same, nearly 200 acres, at S2OO per acre. . Mr. and Mrs. S. Ehrman of Melvin, 111., who had been visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fleming, of near Rensselaer, returned home Monday evening. Phil Ochs of Indianapolis spent from Saturday until Monday night with his parents and friends here. Phil is looking mighty fine and city life evidently agrees with him. Wm. Glotzback of south of town lias just sold his 120-acre farm, the former Shiman place, to Fred Plant of Fowler. The consideration, we understand, w*as $315 per acre. Charlev Alson came down from Mishawaka Sunday, returning Tuesday evening. He is back at his old job in the factory and himself and “Bud” Zimmerman are room-mates. David Bickel came from Indianapolis Friday and spent till Monday with his mother. David will get his degree next spring, a year, and we hope to see him locate in a good town at that time. Miss Avannelle Geier, who had been teaching this winter at Huntington. returned home Friday last, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Homer Hardy, who will visit her sisters here for a time., E. R. Zimmerman, who had been in the southwest for the past two months for the benefit of his health, returned to Remington Friday just in time to be here for the big storm. He is somewhat improved. The State bank of Remington moved back this week into their fine new building on the site of the old one and are now at home in shining new quarters where they can greet the public with’ a real smile that isn’t half obstructed by inconveniences. Miss Daisy Vorhis, a student at I. U., came from Bloomington Friday morning to visit her cousins, Misses Hazel and Nina Gray, and her aunts, Mrs. Will Stitz and Miss Millie Gray. After her graduation in June, Miss Vorhis expects to join her parents on their ranch, south of Lewiston, Mont. A. L. Carpenter, who was brought home from Morocco last week, remains in much the same condition, some days showing improvement and other days slight loss. It is now

thought highly probable that be will have to undergo an operation which, In his case, is not only a very delicate one but also an extremely dangerous one as well. Those who were here to attend the funeral of the late John Scnpter were: Mrs. Hattie Scripter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scripter, C. L. Doney and family and Henry Schlenesker, Rantoul, Ill.; Wm. Scripter, Toledo, O.; Mrs. Mary Clowry, Champaign, Ill.; Mrs. T. B. Markin, Mishawaka, I-nd.; Mr. and Mrs. H Crowe, Delphi;'Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scripter, Logansport; Charles Scripter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Strain, Frank Welsh and daughter, Rensselaer; Mrs. Jane Simmons, Kentland; Mrs. Elizabeth Daggy, Roy Daggy and Mrs. Isaac Darrow, Wolcott.

MT. AYR (From the Tribune) Ed Putnam expects to move to Rensselaer this week. Miss Isabelle Bever of Rensselaer spent Sunday with Marie Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hayes of Brook spent the day Sunday with their daughters Mrs. James Lyons. George Corbin and family became snowbound in Kentland, where they had gone to spend Easter with Mr. Corbin's folks. Miss Jessie Chamberlain, who is engaged in school work at Winamac, was home for Easter. Miss Chamberlain was accompanied by a friend. Dan Schanlaub and family spent the day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Waling. They became snowbound and the Walings brought them home Monday morning in a sled. Rev. Horton filled his appointment at Foresman Sunday morning. He was forced to abandon his car when a short way north of that town on his return home on account of the deep spow and walk home. The Lane school, more often known as “Bogus Center,” finished the winter term Friday and closed with fitting exercises. Friends and patrons gathered in with well filled baskets and dinner was enjoyed. The teacher. Miss Daisy Knaur, taught a very successful school there the past term. The Johnson children met here Saturday and together divided the effects of the old home among themselves. Mrs. Mary Bruner and Ben came from Baroda, Mich., accompanied by Mrs. Rose Wildrick, who was there visiting, arriving Saturday morning. Mrs. Bruner and Mollie will remain a week to visit, but Bert returned to Baroda the first of the week.

MEDARYVILLE (From the Journal) J. P. Ryan shipped two cars of cattle Tuesday. Miss Edna Wacknitz came from

Chicago Sunday to epend two weeks with her parents and friendsx' Mrs. Harry Craft came Wednesday from Laporte to visit with her parents and brother, J. R. Linton, wife and son Frank. Miss Marie Smith came home from Wanatah, where she is attending school, and spent Easter with her parents, Chas. Smith and wife. MrS. Hale Harmon came from Indianapolis last Saturday and visited over Sunday until Monday with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Gore, and other relatives. Among college students home tor Easter were: Frances and Gladys Guild, Mildred Madaus, Mabel VanBuskirk, Levi Thomson, Bernard and Merrill Guild, Owen Robinson, Carl Olson and Bill Record. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jones have closed their house here and gone to Conrath, Wis., for the summer. Mr. Jones was up there last fall and purchased some land and was very favorably impressed with the country.

FRANCESVILLE (From the Tribune) Dwight Surber of Indiana university spent his Easter vacation with his parents here. Mrs. J. C. Sharrer has gone to Benton Harbor, Mich., to visit with Dr. and Mrs. F. L. Sharrer. Mr. and Mrs. Minor Howe of Michigan City were guests of relatives here last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Laura Brinker of the Francesville schools was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Luers, near Rensselaer, from Saturday until Monday. Julius Brandt, who had been in Detroit for several months, has returned home and will spend the summer with his parents on their farm in Beaver township. Otto Leis, assistant examiner for the Continental Insurance Co. in Chicago, was down from the city over Sunday, the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Leis, south of town. Mrs. Vern Hoch and little daughter of Valparaiso were here from Saturday until Monday the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ross, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Davis. Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Ives left Monday for a few days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rhodes at Stuttgart, Ark. His mother, Mrs. L. W. Hubbell, and his son Raymond have been spenidng the winter there. “The Dust of the Earth,” the high school play given by the seniors, was well patronized, and the gross receipts amounted to $167. Each member of the cast handled his part very cleverly, the specialties were quite humorous and the orchestra music brought much applause.

GOODLAND (From the Herald) Mrs. Kless Dexter was z a visitor in Remington Tuesday. Rev. V. B. Servies went to Crawfordsville Monday, returning to Goodland Tuesday evening. Fred Kitt was over from Fowler this week. The A. J. Kitt family expect to move to Goodland soon. Thomas Wing and his mother have returned to Goodland this week after a several weeks’ visit in Michigan. Enoch Hagenbuch, Jr., went to Chicago Monday and had his tonsils removed at one X>f the hospitals in that city. Mrs. W. C. Logan visited with her brother-in-law, J. R. Logan, and family «in Chicago the latter part of this week. Benjamin, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Von Johnson, is suffering with the measles at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Leona Pratt. Evaline Hinchman and Elizabeth Bales returned to their studies at Holy Angles academy Tuesday morning after spending Easter with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dye motored down from Lowell last Saturday and spent Easter here with Mrs. Dye’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Constable. Little Mary Mavity is sick with the measles at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter is reported quite low this week. George Lynch came down from Mt. Ayr and with his sister, Mrs. Mont Brien, started for Putnam, Okla., for a visit with their sister, Mrs. James Messersmith. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banes, who have been spending the winter in Los Angeles, Calif., will start for their home in Goodland this week and will arrive some time next week. Robert Henderson, Jr., or lowa visited here this week with his mother, Mrs. Robert Henderson, Thursday they went to Wolcott for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Von Johnson and two children of Greentown motored to Goodland last Saturday. Mr. Johnson returned home Monday via train and will return to Goodland Sunday and return with his family. H. T. Griggs was in Chicago this week calling on his daughter, Mrs. G. O. Bales, who is a patient at the Wesley hospital. Mr. Bales went up the latter part of this week. Mrs. Bales is getting along fine at this time. Harry Anderson, who has secured a position as operator at the Momence, 111., Western Union office, came to Goodland last Friday to visit his wife and little daughter. The Andersons will move to Momence soon. Paul Scheutte is laid up with sc* atic rheumatism, and having sold his oats the neighbors delivered them to the Goodland elevator for him. His market was the Percy elevator, but the snow drifts were too deep west from the Hancock school house to make it. / Mr. and Mrs. John S. Toyne of Monon came to Goodland Saturday for a visit with relatives. Mr. Toyne sold his grocery store in Monon to David Haste of Rensselaer, who took possession Monday. Mr. Toyne has purchased the Geo. Phelps farm, 1% miles southwest of Monon. Consideration SIBO per acre. He will move onto it some time next month.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) Isaac Shannon of Remington was a Wolcott visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Dora Moorman of Logansport came Tuesday to visit Mrs. Walter Frushour. Mrs. Hershel Deardurff went to Morocco Wednesday evening to visit relatives. George Scripter went to Rantoul, 111., Tuesday for a few days’ visit with relatives. , Mrs. Perry Spencer returned Tuesday evening from a visit with relatives at Fowler. Mrs. Jennie Burch went to Remington Tuesday to visit her son, Ed Burch, and wife. Mrs. William Harwell went to Monon Tuesday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Taylor Hamilton. Earl Blake of Angola came this week and will take a position in the office of the Wolcott Grain company.. F. L. Reiaing of Piper City, 111., came Tuesday evening to look after his farm property, north of Wolcott. Mrs. Robert Cottrell and children of Monticello spent Easter with Mr.

and Mrs. R. A. Cottrell, north of Wolcott. Miss Ethel Doney of Rantoul 111., who was here to attend the funeral of her grandfather, John Scripter, returned homie Tuesday evening. Mrs. William Sullivan went to Reynolds Tuesday evening to visit her husband, who is conducting a restaurant and soft drink parlor there. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nussbaum and nephew, Gelgian Stoler, of.Fairbury, 111., came Saturday and visited Mrs. Nussbaum’s mother, Mrs. Abersol, until Monday. Mrs. Margaret Habercorn and son Loutff of Chatsworth, 111., who had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Vogel, west of Wolcott, returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Zehr visited their children at Elgin, 111., from Saturday until Tuesday. While there their daughter Esther underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils. Ansel Hoppe, who for many months has been in poor health, afflicted with epilepsy and whose condition continued to grow more serious, was on Wednesday of this week taken to the hospital at Connersville for treatment. Marshal Pemberton and the sheriff of White county accompanied him there. Word received from the hospital this Friday morning said Mr. Hoppe did not stand the trip well and it was doubtful whether he lived the day out.

BROOK (From the Reporter) Paul Scheutte is quite sick with a bad case of rheumatism. Melvin Shepard and son Cecil went to Chicago this week where the former will see if he can be fitted with an artificial limb. Mrs. Chester Besse went to Chicago the last of the week where her sister underwent an operation at one of the hospitals. , Miss Stella Corbin came home from Crawfordsville Sunday morning to spend the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corbin. Allen Harms and Miss Elsworth spent Easter Sunday with friends in Rensselaer and Easter night wltw Clarence Wood and family. The last was on account of the snow storm. M. J. Thornton and family went to Rensselaer Saturday to spend Easter with the former’s parents. The big snow storm caught, them and they were obliged to come home on the train Tuesday. Frank Corbin purchased the Harry building on Main street this week for $2,250. He had been occupying part of it with his harness shop and took out the partition and-will occupy the entire building. Miss Carrie James, formerly of Brook and Mr. Oral Pierson were married at the home of the former last Sunday. Only the immediate" friends of the family were present. The’ bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs: Ernest Jaipes, who resided in Brook at one time but are now residents of Kingman, Ind. She is a charming young lady with many friends here who join with us in wishing the young couple a happy future. They will reside in King--man where the young man will enter business.