Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 December 1920 — NEWS from the COUNTY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEWS from the COUNTY

REMINGTON (From The Press.)

Mrs. Trevor Eger and son of Rensselaer came Sunday for a few days’ visit with her parents. Lloyd Jones went to Ft. Wayne Monday where he entered the International Business college for the winter term. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gleason of Clirton, 111., spent from Wednesday until Sunday with their brother-in-law, Bert Spencer, and family. Keith O’Riley was a week-end guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O’Riley. Keith is now located at Watseka, 111., instead of Hoopeston, 111. Bernard Villinski, who has been spending a several weeks’ vacation with home folks, w§nt to Harvey, 111., Thursday where he has a position in an office. Mrs. Leota Hollenback, who has been caring for Mrs. Isaac Parker during her recent illness, returned to her home Wednesday, leaving Mrs. Parker considerably improved. Ben Lilves moved his family to the past week where they R will live on a farm. We regret exr ceedingly to lose this family, but wish them well in their new home. Mrs. Mabel Boicourt of Bowling Green, Ky., came Monday to spend the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. Perry Griffith, and other relatives here. Mrs. Boicourt had spent a week in Indianapolis enroute here.

Aa we go to press this (Friday) morning we learn with great regret that the condition of Lee Alson is ▼ery serious, indeed, with practically no hope at all being held out. *Last night it was not expected that he could survive until morning. J. R. McCullough, (ou* John) is now editor in chief of a paper, "The North Shore,” in Chicago, and has made arrangements to move to that city at opce. John is a good writer and will no <Jpubt make good on the editorial end Of the paper, which is of a society nature. John Hardebeck has sold his farm machinery and all of the stock on his farm northeast of town and leased, his farm to Hughes Cprnwell. Mr. Hardebeck has been a very successful farmer and this action to caused by the present drop in grain prices and the difficulty in securing good, dependable farm labor. Cards have been received here announcing the marriage of Miss Cecile Evelyn Fisher and E. Lawson Tucker at Elkhart, Kansas, Wednesday, Na vember 24. Miss Fisher is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lex Fisher, former residents of this place, and has many friends here who will wish the young people all manner of happiness in their married life The Press joins in these good wishes. Everyone is interested in weddings and especially so when it’s a double wedding, but it’s some blow to a man when he is informed that his two grown daughters are to be married at the same time and he’s not wise to the fact until notified that the event will take place. Not every man loses a pair of daughters and annexes a couple of sons-in-law at the same time, but that is what happened to Tom Blake last week when his presence was requested at Hunt* ington, W. V., to witness the wed- • ding of the Misses Lola and Nellie Blake to Messrs. Ray Knowlton and Dewey Tench, respectively, which

event took place on Thursday, December 2, at that place. The young ladies went to Huntington three weeks ago. The grooms are both residents of that town and both are also clerks in drug stores and most excellent young men. /

' GOODLAND (From The Herald.) Helen Welch is helping at the Good land postoffice during the holidays. J. T. Elliott, Jr., of Logansport and Miss Leona Gilman of this place were married December 2, and will make their home in Logansport. Frank Harrington, a student at Franklin college, Franklin, Ind., wus called home on account of the death of his grandfather, Frank Kuboske, at Remington. Mrs. Eugene Steele of Knox and Mrs. Perry Runnion of Indianapolis visited here last week and part of this with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Force. John Yochem, who has proved up on a half section of fine land near Gillette, Wyo., is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yochem of southwest of town. Mr. and Mrs. Von Johnson and two children motored here from Greentown last Friday night and visited until Sunday with Mrs. Johnson’s mother, Mrs. Leona Pratt. Mrs. George Mitten returned to her home in Goodland last Satdrday after spending several weejis in St. Vincent’s hospital, Indianapolis. She is reported as improving nicely at this time. Garnle Litterel, who is a member of Field Artillery Co. D, at Camp Grant, 111., is home on a few days furlough. Soon after his return he expects to go with his company to the Philippines. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. Vfc Romine Wednesday afternoon. It was Charley’s birthday and his prayer certainly was answered. Mother and young man are becoming better acquainted each day. William Mustard, who has been employed with the Spring Water company for the past (wo years, has purchased a half interest and now the owners are Amiel Hotter and Mr. Mustard. The firm name will be the Spring Water Ice company. Mrs, Mary Louette Liston was born at Assumption, 111., March 14, 1878, and departed this life December 2, 1920, aged 42 years, 8 months and 18 days. When 2 years of age she moved with her parents to Goodland, where she made her home until the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her untimely death her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Louette, three sisters, Mrs. John Runyan of Kouts, Mrs. , Ray Ward of Brook, and Mrs. William Gibbs of Chicago, and two brothers, Arthur and Frank Louette of Goodland. The funeral services were held from the late home on West Union street Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock, conducted by Rev. V. B. Servies of the Methodist church. Interment was made in the Goodland cemetery.

BROOK (From The Reporter.) Rev. Borkert returned Wednesday from a trip to Warsaw. Miss Eunice Park went to Logansport last Friday to visit relatives. Mrs. Byron Park left last Friday for Joliet, 111., where she will visit relatives. W D. Foresman and a Mr. Hopkins of Gate, Okla., came Wednesday for a stay of a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Waling went to Chicago Wednesday evening where the latter will enter a hospital for an operation. * Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hurt were here this week from Chicago (or a visit with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Battleday. Elmer Light went to Chicago last Friday and was operated on for gall trouble. His fcon, Francis, and wife visited him last Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Wilson entertained Rev. Miller and wife of Remington and Rev. Hargrave and wife of Morocco at supper last Thursday evening. Charles Bentley and Will Dangerfield went to Oklahoma last Tuesday and will remain this winter with his parents. Nate Dangerfleld and Charlie will spend a week or ten days visiting. # On the Hershman farm south of town two sheep were found last Friday shot to death with a rifle. There is strong evidence to show who the guilty parties are and. arrests may be looked for at any minute. While handling his corn picker last Friday, Harry Sell met with a painful accident. He was attempting to clear the rolls of some obstruction when his hand was caught and drawn into them, badly lacerating the hand and wrenching the arm. We are glad to learn that he will not be permanently injured.

WOLCOTT (From The Enterprise.) Louis Jones went to Ashland, 0., Tuesday for a few days’ stay. Mrs. Maggie Banes of Remington was a Wolcott visitor between trains Tuesday. Mrs Lester Morrow visited her sister, Mrs. J. F. Duncan, at Monticello Tuesday. Mrs. Jennie Burch w€nt to Remington Tuesday to visit her son, Ed Burch, and wife. Mrs. Mary Bretzinger of Monticello came Monday tp visit her daughter, Mrs. Robert Clark. J. E. Kercher and R. F. Zehr went to Peoria and Princeville, 111., Wednesday evening on business. J. M. English left Tuesday for Newton, Kans., to visit with his brothers, Charles and Edward English. Mrs. A. Hieks of Remington came Thursday to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Darrow. Mrs. E. G. McCollum of Indianapolis was tire guest of Ord Johnson from Sunday until Tuesday morning. S. W. Ballard of St. Louis, Mo., visited his sister, Mrs. A. B. Wooden,

from Saturday evening until Tuesday morning. f Mr. and Mrs. John Self of ftentland were the guests over Sunday of Mrs. Sell’s pareiftß, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Spencer. Mrs. Dan Hannlfen and Mrs. Ivan Wilson of Frankfort are spending the week with'Mrs. Louis Jones of southwest of Wolcott. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ponto of Goodland visited with their son, Mert, and family of south of Wolcott .Mon» day and Tuesday. Mrs. Jennie Burch, who has been Bpending the past four weeks with her nephew, Anson Dobbins, of near Monon, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Pelsey and son Ivan of Francesville visited her mother and sisters, Mrs. John Aberaol and daughters, from Tuesday until Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Zehr, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Farney and Benjamin B. Farney and their guests, Andrew and Joseph Verkler of Croghan, N. Y„ and Solomon Farney of Rankin, 111., motored to Francesville and Lacrosse Tuesday' and visited with relatives and friends, returning home Thursday. At 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, December 1, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gallaher, of near Burnet(sville, occurred the marriage of their youngest daughter, Hilda Fern, to Walter W. Whiteman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Whiteman.. After the wedding ceremony a supper was served to 36 guests. Mr. .and Mrs. Gallaher and family formerly resided near Wolcott.

MEDARYVILLE (From The Journal.) Mrs. Frank LeFevre was a Chicago passenger Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis White are scheduled to arrive from Rochester, Minn., today. R. J. Ivens and family of Warsaw were here over Sunday visiting at the Vanßusklrk home. t The Guy Houston family has two cases of scarlet fever. A doctor from Winamac was called Sunday evening. J. J. Hunt is having all his farm buildings repainted. A. N. Roland is doing the work and will probably finish the task this week. Charles Parker went to Wabash last Tuesday to attend the funeral of his father, J. B. Parker. Mrs. Parker has been jthere for the past week. Mrs. Mell Guild and son Edgar went to Michigan City Tuesday to consult the medical authorities in regard to a bad condition of Edgar’s right eye. Lee G. Baughman and family of Kokomo have been visiting In the county this week, Lee, the children and County Recorder Low getting over here last Sunday.

Theodore Kain, wife and child arrived last Tuesday to spend part of their vacation with relatives here. They have been on a dredge in lowa during the past season. The Medaryville Tigers motored to Lowell Tuesday night and were defeated in the fastest game of the season, (he score at the end of the llrst half being 3-3; at the end of the last half the score stood 9-6. # Miss Lizzie Faris just received a lettfr from her cousin, James Cunningham of Plymouth, telliag of the death of his brother-in-law, Byron E. Walker, who was formerly a Gillam boy and had Inany friends in (hi» community. Joe Reising of Cullom, 111-, uncle of Ed and Henry Rohman, has been here this week visiting the boys. He will return to Illinois Friday. Ed and “Hank” are through husking corn and are showing their uncle how Hoosiers can kill rabbits. Julius Huff and family of Rensselaer, Mr. and Mrs. Pence of Brook, Mrs. Sarah Pullins of Valparaiso. Mrs. Wilda Brewer of Brethern, Mich., and Wilbert Cox and family of Gary were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sophia Cox. Sophia Long, daughter of Sarah and Henry Long, was born in Pulaski county, Ind., February 12, 1846. Her entire life was lived in that county. Thus we witness the passing of a pioneer. §he was united in marriage to William H. Cox June 11, 1870 and to this union were born four children, one of whom died in infancy; one daughter, Mrs. Wilda Brewer of Brethern, Mich., and two sons, Gilbert H. of Medaryville and Wilbert F. of Gary, survive. She departed this life Saturday about noon, December 4, at the home of her son Harvey, with whom and wife she has made her home since the dea(h of her husband, September 1, 1919. She was 74 years, 9 months and 22 days of age. Mrs. Cox a faithful companion and gave every attention to her husband in his protracted affliction. She was also a kind mother and neighbor to her many friends, patient in her illness and contented in her lot.

FRANCESVILLE (From The Tribune.) Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Myers, Monday, a daughter. Miss Bertha Hayworth has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Orla Clouse, in Rensselaer. Mrs.- Ben Markley hafe returned from Hammond where she spent a week visiting with her father and sister. Mrs. Hattie Kruger has returned from Crescent City, 111., where she has been for several months. She will spend the winter at her home in Jefferson township. Miss Clara Ames, of Danville, lU., was the guest of relatives here Sunday and Monday. She was accompanied to Danville by her mother, who will spend the winter >there. Frank fritz of Hanging Grove, who attended the International Stock show at Chicago, while there bought one of the blue ribbon junior male O. I. C. pigs to improve his herd. Frank recently won several ribbons at tithe Jasper county live stock show.