Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1920 — Page 4

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NEWS from the COUNTY

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Normian Bauman, May 11, an 8%-pound son. Miss Irene Kendall left Monday for Franklin, where she will enter college. Mrs. Susan Jones went to Francesville Monday to visit her son Carl and family. J. K. Davis of Indianapolis was the guest Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kinney and Mrs. John Kinney. Roland Pemberton of Clinton, 111., came Friday to attend the graduating exercises and spend a few days with his parents. Miss Marie Pollock went to Indianapolis Tuesday where she will enter Mrs. Blaker’s school for a teacher’s training course. Miss Genevieve Magruder, who has been in the hospital at Lafayette for several days, was brought home this week and is slowly improving. Miss Lloyd Troxell was taken to St. Elizabeth hospital Monday, where she underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils and adenoids. Mrs. Ed Miller and daughter Bertha went to Rensselaer Wednesday where Miss Bertha entered the hospital for the removal of her tonsils. Mrs. S. T. Spencer and her granddaughter, Miss Marguerite Uhl, went to Kentland Tuesday evening to visit Mrs. Spencer’s daughter, Mrs. John Sell. Mrs. Harry Frame and little son of Milford, 111., came last week to attend the alumni reception, and is spending the week here visiting relatives and friends. » Miss Elva White of Monticello came over Tuesday evening on the train to meet her sister, Mrs. R. E. Young, and children of Peoria, and accompany them to Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Spangle and little son of Momence, 111., came Friday to attend the commencement exercises. Mr. Spangle returned home Sunday evening, Mrs. Spangle and son remaining until Tuesday. Mrs. Margaret James, who has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Dell Sharkey, west of Wolcott, was brought to the home of her’ daughter, Mrs. H. C. Spangle, Sunday, where she will make her home. * Mrs. Perry Spencer went to Chicago Wednesday to visit her brother, Walter Boulder, and meet her daughter, Miss Grace Spencer, who has been teaching at Dolores, Colo., the past two years and has not been home in that time. Mr. and Mrs. John Collins of Battle Ground came Friday to visit their

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daughters, Mrs. E. R. Pugh and Mrs. May Kenrich, and attend the commencement exercises, at which time their granddaughter, Miss Lynetta Pugh, is a graduate. Mrs. N. J. Hyden of Baldwin, Kas., mother of Mrs. S. P. Haskell, and Mrs. Charles Hancher of Peuble, a sister of Mrs. Haskell, came Tues-t day and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Haskell at the Wolcott House. From here they go to Tennessee to visit their old home. George Davidson and Watson Davidson of Alexandria, 0., came Tuesday to attend the funeral of their uncle, Henry Watson, who died Tuesday at his horne near Otterbein at the age of 88 years. The Messrs. Davidson are cousins of Harve Watson and Henry Downing and several more in this section.

GOODLAND (From the Herald) Mrs. Forrest Harrington and Mrs. John Leavitt were callers in Logansport Thursday. Mrs. Roy E. Barnett left Monday for Elizabethtown, Ind., for a visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Force went to Lafayette Thursday for a visit with their son William and wife. Lemont Dunkel came down from Chicago Heights, 111., last Saturday for a visit with nis parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Dunkel. Mr. and Mrs. John Runyan of Kouts motored here last Saturday and visited with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Louette. C. L. Constable & Son’s nine Shorthorn cattle consigned to the sale at Monticello Monday averaged SBSO each. The high one sold for $725. Mrs. George O. Bales, who has been a patient at the Wesley hospital in Chicago for the past several weeks, came home last Saturday afternoon. Lees returned home Wednesday from Denvev. Colo., where he attended the funeral of his brother, R. Lees, who passed away at the Elks home May 8. Mrs. Wm. Burke was taken before Judge Hanley, at Kentland last Friday and was declared insane and application has been made for her admittance to Longcliff at Logansport. Mrs. Wm. Eisele and little daughter Mary Louise spent the week here With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Harrington. Mrs. Eisele returned to her home at Rensselaer Sunday.. ♦ The large elevator at Lochiel was full of grain and as the Farmers’ elevator here was practically empty the latter stored 20,000 bushels of oats Cor the former elevator, It was hauled to Goodland in trucks. The editor and family motored to Bloomingdale last Saturday and visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Logan. They were accompanied by Miss Siota Brown, who stopped off at Tangier to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Perkins, who have been visiting the former’s brother Charles and wife at Pecan, Miss., returned home Saturday evening. They visited New Orleans, La., and other cities of note while in the south. The Perkins expect to go to Three Lakes, Wis., soon to visit their daughter, Mrs. Fred Williams, and family.

The two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Houk of Chicago parsed away about noon Monday after a few days’ illness with diphtheria at the Joseph Houk home on Benton street. Interment was made Tuesday afternoon in the Goodland .cemetery. Upon investigation it was learned that no children had been exposed and it is hoped that the epidemic does not start in the community. All but two of the teachers for the Goodland schools have been employed for next year. Science teacher not being employed, but sev-* eral good prospects are in view. Those employed are: E. W. Dunkin, superintendent; W. O. Bough, principal;. Miss Elizabeth Iliff, English; A. J. Reames, manual training; Miss Siota Brown, sth and 6th grades; Wilma Vervill, 4th and sth;. Miss Mabel Barnes, 3rd and 4th; Miss Leona Bringham, 2d, and Miss Kfate Hogan, primary. Buy your lead pencils at The Democrat office. We handle good quality pencils at lowest prices.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

MT. AYR (From the Tribune) Born, May 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fleming, a fine baby girl. Mrs. C. C. Shue went to Frnacesville Sunday to viist the Redinbos. Clarence Blankenbaker and family went to Milroy Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. M. Dunn. Billy Burrell was over from his home west of Renaselaer Thursday and reports the mumps in his home. Delbert Stutzman came Saturday from his home at Milford for a tew days’ visit.with friends and relatives. Delos Bengsten came over from Rensselaer Saturday to spend Sunday with friends He returned home Monday. ■ Mrs. Llewellyn Coovert, whose home is in Texas, and Chas. Brunton and wife of Brook were' calling on relatives here Sunday. Ed Wolfe went to Rensselaer Monday and drove home his new Ford touring car, which was one of the bunch driven through from the factory last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wiseman, whose home is in Bole, Mont., have been here for several days visiting the family of Mrs. Geesa. They went to Terre Haute Saturday to visit relatives, but expect to return here later, before starting back to their western home. The directors of the newly organized Farmers’ - Grain Co. contracted this week for the purchase of the Harris elevator here. The consideration for the entire outfit was <20,000. The price covers all the out* buildings and elevator equipments as well as the elevator, and is considered a very fair price in view of the high prices now prevailing. Of couse this is not understood to include any stock which Mr. Harris may have on hands. The transfer will probably take place about July 1, at which time whatever merchandise is on hands will be invoiced to the new concern. MOROCCO (From the Courier) A daughter was born May 17 <o Mr. and Mrs. Roy Purdy. Mrs. T. A. Haptonstahl visited relatives at West Lebanon this week. Earl Woods of Beggs, Okla., spent last week here, leaving Monday for his home. Mrs. Ed Fleming spent Friday at Ade with her son, Clyde Fleming, and family. Leone Milligan came up from Pine Village Friday to spend a few days with friends. Mrs. Lesley Miller spent Wednesday in Kankakee with her mothei, Mrs. Gardiner. Miss Evangeline Smith spent the;

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week-end at Goodland with Miss Greeta Christy. Mrs. S. J. DeCola went to Brook Saturday for a short visit with her aunt, Mrs. pouty. Mrs. G. T. Smith and daughter, Miss Mildred, spent the first of the week in Chicago. Hilda Hltchings returned to South Bend Friday after spending some time here with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harris drove to Monticello Sunday morning and spent the day with relatives. Mrs. Howard Snyder of Brook spent Wednesday here at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. C. Pnce. Mrs. John Hess of Momence spent several days here this week the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. E. Graves. Mr. and Mrs’. C. G. Baker of Valparaiso spent Saturday here with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Moore. Mrs. D. S. Deardurff of Momence and her mother, Mrs. Lyness, of Litchfield, Mich., spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Poole. Dr. and Mrs. D. K. Spitler drove down from South Bend Sunday to visit Mis. Spitler’s parents an<| other relatives. They returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Miller, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Webber and son Robert, drove to South Bend Sunday morning and spent the day with Miss Cecile Miller. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Wells were in Chicago Friday, the former for an examination at Wesley hospital. Mr. Wells has been in poor health since having the flu several weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Reames and daughter Reva, accompanied by Dr. Triplett, went to Chicago Wednesday where Miss Reva- entered a hospital for an operation for appendicitis. Dorothy Ellis, daughter of Dice Ellis, underwent an operation for appendicitis at a Chicago Heights hospital last Thursday and is reported to be progressing satisfactorily. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Harris drove to Momence Sunday and spent the day with Mrs. Harris’s brother and family. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Miller, who spent the day with relatives. Mrs. A. D. Swain will go to Chicago today to meet her sister, Mrs. Irene Hocker, who is returning from Alaska, where her husband died and was buried a few weeks ago. They expect to arrive here this evening or tomorrow. Misses- Beulah and Ferrol Potts left Tuesday for Sanford, Manitoba, Can., to visit relatives and where the former hopes to recuperate from

hA- recent illnesa. Their father, Wilson Potts, accompanied them as far as St. Paul. Paul Ketcham has purchased the late George Clark residence property at a stated consideration of $2,504). As soon as 'the sale is confirmed by the heirs, the formal transfer will, be made. The property is at present occupied by Mrs. James Norris, one of the heirs. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brunton, accompanied by Mrs. Belle Coovert t who is here visiting from Texas, and Mrs. C. C. Shue of Mt./Ayr, drove to Medaryville Sunday and spent the day at a family reunion. Relatives were there from many places, and among those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stucker of Gilead. Emery Christenson, who was taken to a Chicago hospital last week, Is in a very critical condition and grave fears are held for his recovery. He was found to be suffering from a tumor, which caused spasms, and an operation was necessary. This was performed yesterday but no word had been received here at the time of going to press. Ronald C. Moore, son of G. L. and Mary A. Moore, was born Aug. 16, 1903, at Beaver City, and departed this life at his home in Hessville May 14, 1920, aged 16 years and 28 days. His last illness was of short duration. Some time ago he' suffered from influenza, which left him in a weakened condition and when attacked by diphtheria his frail body could not stand the ravages of the disease. He leaves to mourn their loss his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lambert; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Clark; four half-brothers and one half-sis-ter, besides other relatives and many friends. The remains were brought to Morocco Saturday evening and brief services held at the West cemetery Sunday forenoon, Mrs. G. T. Smith, Christian minister, in charge. FRANCESVILLE (From the Tribune) Ira Shafer of North Manchester college is the guest of his parents here. ( Mrs. John C. Engle went to Otterbein last Monday for a brief visit with her daughter. Mrs. Roxie Roush of Moose Jaw, Can., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Judy. Mrs. Asa Thompson and children of Monon spent Sunday here with her mother, Mrs. J. B. Gant. Miss Blanch Bachtenkircher of Winamac is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kopka. John Fritz of Buckingham, 111., is the guest of his son, Frank Fritz

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1920.

and family in Hanging Grove taiMfs ship, over in Jasper. s z Galvin Myers has purchased the Fred C. Malchow residence in the east part of town, now being vacated by Joseph Butcher. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lucas of Chicago are here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Rice. From here they go to New York to spend the summer. Mrs. Ray Hudgens and daughters of Lafayette were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Byers, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hudgens Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pike, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lizenby, Mrs. Harold Mayhugh and Howard Congram went to Hoopeston, 111., Sunday to attend the funeral of a relative. Mary Helen is the name of the new daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Herr, near McCoysburg, Tuesday night. The mother was formerly Miss Elsie Huguet. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Strong of Oakdale, Calif., have been visiting relatives here for several days, among them being his mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Doll, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doll and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strong. Mrs. Strong was formerly Miss Margaret Mylie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mylie, who resided southeast of town. Mathew Held and family of Buenos Aires, Argentina, S. A., arrived here Tuesday and are visiting at 'the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gut-» wein, Sr., southwest of Francesville. The Gutwelns and Helds were neighbors in Hungary, and later the Helds went to South America, where they resided for 12 years. They have been trying for the past two years to secure -reservations to this country, but because of the war in Europe could not reach here until now. BROOK (From the Reporter) Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lienberry, May 18, a girl. Mrs. Edward Perkins of Goodland was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George Staton, this week. Mrs. Grace Pumphrey of Indianapolis came this week to make an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Weston. , Graduating class of 1920: Pauline Lyons, Dorothy Lyons, Della Lyons, Ruth Cooper, Elsie Barten, Elmer Barton, Pauline Ulyatt, Gladys Brewer, Jennie Gaines, Percy Chamberlain, Jarvis Davis, Joe Badger, Claude Herriman, Raymond Merchant, La Verne Staton, Clifford Herath. The Democrat handles butterwrappers, printed or plain, at all times.