Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1899 — County News [ARTICLE]

County News

FAIR OAKS. Ben Kellar has moved to Wisconsin. C. F. Otis, of Chicago, was in town on business last week, Mr. and Mrs. R. Gundy and son visited the former’s brother, C. A. Gundy and family several days last week. , Mrs. Minnie Cleaver and daughter Blanche, of Rensselaer, visited her sister Mrs. Lambert, over Sunday. Frank Hodge is slowly improving from his recent attack of rheumatism. Thirty ducks was the result of Dora Cottingham’s days’ shooting last Saturday, having broken all previous records. Miss Bessie Barker has about re'covered from a two weeks’ serious illness with intermittent fever. Fred Leeson has moved his drug store into the room formerly occupied by Dick Mallett’s barber shop, one door east. Bro. Beck preached an interesting sermon to a large congregation at M. E. church Sunday evening, April, 2nd.

Mrs. Laura Boyles, of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs. P, W. Netson. Mrs. Fay has been seriously sick for the past two weeks with grip but is reported spine better. Mrs. Nora Israel visited her mother, Mrs, John Casey, last week. Chas. Wilson, Abe Bringle and Chas. Snow, are building additions and making other improvements to their residences. Mrs. Proudly and Mrs. Mundon did shopping in Rensselaer Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cox returned last week from an extended visit to friends and relatives at Chicago Heights. They were accompanied by their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jim Cox. 1 I. S. Wade, the temperance lecturer of Lafayette, gave two interesting lectures at the Christian church last Saturday evening and Sunday morning to good audiences. Mrs. Mary Halleck, wife of James Halleck, died at her home two miles northwest of town, last Saturday morning at 4 o’clock, after about two weeks’ illness with pneumonia. Her age was 67 years. Her husband and four sons and four daughters survive her and were all present at the funeral, which was held at the house Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Sawyer, of Rose Lawn. Many sympathizing friends were present. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the - county. The flowers were profuse and beautiful. Interment was made in Fair Oaks cemetery.

The Easter sapper and bazar given by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian church at the ‘school house, Saturday evening, April Ist, was a grand success in every way. The articles in the Bazar department were all disposed of at good prices. An elegant sapper suitable to the most fastidious taste was served from 6 till 11 and was partaken of by many. The prize offered to the one donating the finest looking cake was a handsome lamp and was awarded to Miss Mary Arnold. The receipts were about $34.

BARKLEY. We have taken a rest daring the bad weather to come again with the spring birds and humming - bees. Easter Services at the M. E. Barklev church were nostooned on day, April We" understand I

that they had quite an interesting program. Mrs. J. N. Sample and Miss Mary Murray have returned to their homes from a three weeks visit with relatives and-friends at Wabash, Ind. As we read about Rensselaer wanting some new crushed rock streets, we fanner who have to travel the bad roads in going (o and from the city would like some crushed rock roads also. James Tanner, former blacksmith at Pleasant Grove has moved his shop to Valma and is ready to do the farmers’ work. Quite a number of the Barkley young people are attending the Spring term of school in Rensselaer, J. Lewis went to Terre Haute to attend State Normal. Miss Mary Bell Moore has gone to Valparaiso to attend school. The township assessors have begun their work. The first of April has passed and dogs seem to be as plenty as ever. * * * NORTH BARKLEY. Harry Gifford moved to Comer one day last week. William Gutberie transacted business in Kankakee Tuesday. Miss Kittie Callahan visited her parents and friends from Saturday till Monday, John Schmind started to work fop Mr. Wilson Monday. The hum of the seeder and the click of the onion drill can be heard through the country. Miss Lizzie Abler will work for John Kieper north of Rensselaer a few weeks. Nelson Randle was buying cattle in this vicinity last week. John Hamilton, of Gifford, has moved to Smithfield. John Kieper of near Rensselaer was seen in this vicinity Wednesday. Mr. Lonks and Byers are ditching for Mr. Callahan. Will Bowers visited friends south of Rensselaer Saturday. Messrs. Scofield and Brenton have finished building their dwelling house at Comer. The proprietor of the Gillam postofflce has purchased a lot in Gifford and will erect a building there immediately. He will put in a line of groceries, merchandise and will start a postoffice. Mr. Portman the former nightwatch is breaking on the C. & W. V. R. R.