Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1908 — Remington [ARTICLE]

Remington

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cornwell were called to Flanigan, 111., last week, by the death of her mother. ; Mrs. Matt Green, of South Bend, visited her sister, Mrs. Hitchcock, last week. | Mrs. Sering, of Harvey, 111., came last week for a few weeks’ visit with her mother, Mrs. Harper. Miss Louise Gier, of. Reynolds, visited her friend, Miss Lillian Thompson, at Monticello, over Sunday. M. A. Gray left Friday for a few days’ visit with his brother, George Gray and family at Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowers, of Boswell, attended the funeral of M. H. Groves Sunday.* H. W. Milner went to Wabash on Thursday to visit his sons, Cary and Fred. —' « ■

~ Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Keefer and twoj children, of Indianapolis, were called here last Wednesday by the death of her father, George Bloom. Mrs. Fred Love, of Stratford, Tex., came Tuesday of last week for a few days’ visit here with her relvaties and old friends. i George F. Bloom was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 1825. After leaving the east,the place of his birth,he lived in Illinois, near Manteno. Later and many years ago he came to Remingtion and engaged in the furniture business. Later he was married to Mrs. Caroline E. Rloom. He, departed from this life March 18, 1908. His wife, daughter Mrs. Clara Heefer, of Indianapoll.s and son Ellery, of Remington, survive him. Funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. E. B. Whitney, of the Presbyterian church. Interment in the Remington cemetery.

Euchie and Archie Williams were called home from Indianapolis by the daeth o f their grandfather, Basil Hunt • j Mr. and Mrs. Pickering were called to Oxford Saturday by the death of her brotherinlaw. Rev. H. Randel Lookabill, of Crawfordsville, has been secured as pastor of the Christian church and will begin his service on next Sunday. Mrs. John A. Clark returned home Thursday of last week from New Jersey, where she has been the past three months, called there by the sickness and death of her sister. Mrs. C. A. Balcom and Mrs. C. W. Brand spent Thursday and Friday witl relatives in Chicago. Mrs. John Hollenbeck visited her father, W. A. Phillips, at Fowler, on, Wednesday, and attended the funeral of an uncle at Earl Park.

Miss Clara Broadie went to Lafayette last week for a few weeks’ visit with her sister, Mrs. Clarke Bartee. Basil Hunt was born in Randolph county, Ind., February 27, 1838. At the age of ten he removed with his parents to Lafayette, and lived there one year. From Lafayette he removed to Missouri and lived there for seven years. When 18 years of age he returned to his native state, making his home for the time being at Terre Grove, White county, at which place he was -converted and ~ joined ttter Methodist Episcopal church at the age of nineteen years. In the year 1862 he united in marriage with Talitha C. Jordan and soon thereafter removed to Jasper county. To this union were born nine children. The mother and wife, with five children, preceded him to that place of rest and joy which remains for the faithful of God, Id these few brief statements may be found a whole life of toil, suffering, enduring of pleasure of good works. The deceased depared this life March 19, 1908, aged 78 years and 21 days. The funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, conducted by Rev. R. H. Crowder, pastor of the Remington M. E. church. The remains were laid to rest in Egypt cemetery. i

Mrs. Wm. Jordan, of Delphi, and Mrs. Frank Morrow, of Rensselaer, attended the funeral of Basil Hunt Saturday. | ,| Michael H. Grove was born January 31, 8411, In Taswell county, 111. He was married to Sarah Richardson Feb. 18, 1864. To them were born eight children, John, the eldest, dying in fancy. The remaining seven grew to manhood and womanhood. Charles E. Grove, of Pontiac, Ill.; Mrs. John, Stltz, Mrs. James Pemberton, Mrs. Clarence Brldgeman, Mrs. John Thurston, Mrs. ( Ge6rge Capes and Ross Grove, all of Indiana. These children with their mother mourn the loss of a kind and loving father and husband, who died March 19, 1908,. aged 67 years. Mr. Grove was converted and Joined the United Brethren church 37 years ago. But since coming to the state of Indiana he has not allied himself with any church, by membership. He experienced the second work of grace, sometimes called holiness. sometimes full salvation and for this doctrine and experience he proved himself a sturdy champion. He supported the church, believed In organization but had that enlarged view which Incorporates all believers In the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. He lived

according to his profession, Not only has his family been bereaved but Remington has lost a good Christian man and an honorable and upright citizen. He fought sin fearlessly and believed in hope for, work for, the establishment of the righteousness of God In the hearts and lives of men. When the shadows of evening had superseded the day; when the sable shroud of night had enwrapped the earth, in those hours of quiet stillness Brother Grove gently, peacefully, exchanged the temporal for his eternal home. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. R. H. Crowder, assisted by Rev. E. B. Whitney. The remains were laid to rest In the Remington cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith, Mr. James Richardson, of Chenoa, Ill.; Mr. F. Beddow, of Onarga, 111., and Mr. Chas. Lee, of Pontiac, 111., attended the funeral of M. H. Groves Sunday. Mr. Chas. E. Grove, of Pontiac, 111., Mr. and Mrs. James Pemberton, of Wolcott, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bridgeman, of LaCrosse; Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Thurston, of Monticello, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Capes, of Idaville, were called home on account of the death of their father, Michael H. Grove.