Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 July 1908 — LOCAL HAPPENINGS [ARTICLE]

LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Rensselaer Markets. Eggs 13c and 14c. Spring chickens 14% c. Old hens 7c. Roosters 3c.

FRIDAY Born, Thursday, July 2, to Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Harris, of west of the tile mill, a daughter. Frank Groit and wife, of Berwyn, 111., are visiting the families of Dr. Brown and Dr. English. ' __ Mrs. Ketchum, mother of George Ketchum, has been sick for several days at her home on Cullen street. She is 82 years of age. Mrs. S. C. Irwin and little daughter, Genevieve, returned home yesterday evening from a visit of about a month in Minneapolis, Minn.

A. C. Abbott, of Indianapolis, returned home today, after a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Korah Daniels, in Barkley township, and other relatives in Chicago Heights. Mrs. Myrtle Richmond and Calla Baker, of Barkley township, left toclay for Rossville, 111., for a couple of weeks’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Kimberland. We had a good refreshing rain this the county. While coming a little late for oats, it is still thought that it will be a great benefit to them. Wesley Burroughs, who had such a severe sickness this spring, and who it was thought could not possibly recover, was in from Gillam township yesterday, and is now getting along first rate. Custer Baker, of Chicago, left today for Rossville, 111., to visit his sister, Mrs. George Kimberland, and from there he will go to Pontiac, 111., to visit his brother, Russell Baker, and from there will go to Steuben county, Ind. '• m

Thos. Cox and vfrife, of Ontario, Canada, arrived in Rensselaer yesterday evening. He la a cousin of Harry and Isaac Wiltshire, and came to Canada from Bath, England, less than a'year ago. They wish to remain in this country if he can find employment, William Kenton, of Mitchell, S. Dak., has been here for several days. He says they are having an excessive amount of rain out there and that on one occasion they had a 7 Inch rainfall, and at other times they have had 3 or more inches. Farmers have been kept from corn plowing, but the large Jasper county colony are not kicking a bit, for they notice by the papers that conditions are hot the best back here and they think they are Just as well off as we ’are. Mr. Kenton expects to go to Madison, Ind., the first of the week imd he will be In Indlaha altogether two or three weeks.

MONDAY Ollie Rhoades went to Chicago, on business. Mrs. W. O. McCord came home from Monticello. G. K. Hollingsworth returned to Chicago today. Bob Mannan came down from Wheatfield today. J. J. Montgomery made a business trip to the big city. Leon Lewis, of Chicago, is visiting his father, Assessor Lewis. Mrs. Frank Maloy and children, of Lowell, have been visiting relatives here. Mrs. L. A. Harmon and children are in Chattsworth, 111., visiting relatives. Frank Haskell and wife have gene to Chicago Heights, to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp.

Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Myers returned from Flora, wheie they spent the Fourth with relatives. Mrs. A. E. Bolser and Miss Ethel Jacks went to Crawfordsville Sunday to visit L. L. Lefler and wife. loma Imes returned to her home in Chicago today, after Bpending a few days with relatives and friends. Miss Ivy Irwin, of Chicago, is spending a few weeks of the heated term with her friend, Mrs. Van Grant. The condition of both Mrs. Cleveland and Mark Hemphill remain the same, no improvement being noticed.

R. S. Dwiggins writes to have hiß Republican sent to Palisade, New Jersey, where he is located for the present. * Miss Eupha Foley who has been visiting Miss Zelma Rayer, and other friends returned to her home in Bloomington. Robert Fendig, who has charge of the shoe department in Michigan City’s Urgest department stcre, returned there today. Rev. and Mrs. Ogden, of Indianapolis, who have been visiting Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Klndig the past Week, returned home today.

John Q. Alter, rural mail carrier No. 3, is taking bis annual lay-off. Substitute carrier J6hn Knapp, is carrying in his* place. ___ Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Corcoran and daughter Kathleen, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Henan, returned to their home in Chicago. Dr. Turfler, who was Invited to take part in the automobile parade at Montlcello the Fourth, went there in his Bulck Saturday, in one hour and seven minutes. Mr. and Mre. C. A. Haas of Lafayette spent Sunday here with relatives, iHe returned home Sunday evening, i while his wife will remain for a longer visit. Mrs. Shedd and daughter Alice went I to Chicago today. Mrs. Shedd will spend a few weeks at Flossmcre, a summer resort near the city, while Alice intends to return sooner. Clyde Corliss went to Chicago, and. from there will go to Benton Harbor Mich., to take to the races. He may toke in all the circuit, before he gets back, if they don't get him first.

Kellner, Smith ft Yeider, the contractors for the curb on the Weston Dayton street improvement, have completed it from Elm street to between Angelica and Cornelia streets. Mrs. Dr. M. D. Gwin went to Lo fayette today to join her folks, for an automobile trip to Winona and several other places in Indiana. The Doctor will be a bachelor for about a week. Mrs. W. B. Fisher, formerly Miss May Enslin, arrived today with her little daughter, from her home in Marion, for a two or three weeks’ visit with her mother Mrs. T. J. Randle. George Hemphill and Rufus Knox returned home today, after spending a quiet Fourth with home folks. George is still in the C. B. & Q. offices in Chicago, Rufus is working in a drug store in Lafayette. TV • i Mrs. M. D. Gwin went to Lafayette Sunday to join her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ' 0.. K. Ranier, who went overland In his automobile to Winona Lake, for a week’s stay at the summer Chautauqua grounds. G. A. Karper, of Columbus, Ohio, stopped \ in Rensselaer over Saturday and' Sunday to visit fils sister, Mrs. Cjeorge 'Ulm, J today jie went' to' Chicago to attend the exhibition this week by the furniture manufacturers. Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Corcoran, of Chicago, are guests for a short time of Attorney and Mrs. E. P. Honan. Both Mr. and Mrs. Corcoran are doctors, and are connected with the Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons. 1 The Carpenter township democrats 1 hhVdnominated the following township ticket: Trustee, George Besse; assessor, J. H. Greene; justice of the peace, A. H. Dickinson, E. T. White-, head, W.' L. Rich, John O’Coninor,'William Puckett, i . •*•>- ftPUGS a • . ■ _ •:

A special train will run from Newton county points to the democratic county convention at Mt. Ayr next Thursday. It Is expected that the automobile hack line frotn Rensselaer will do a big business' that Cay currying the “thirsty” from he e to Carrity’s that day. X ' • Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Alter, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sqhrpitter, Mrs. Wm. Hoover, Jr., aijd Miss Jessie Kiiox attended the celebration of the Fourth at Delphi. They report a, big celebration with but one accident. A‘delivery boy was run over by his wagon and was hurt considerably. Captain Healey, Sergeant Qhestnut, Corporal Ganglotf, the rifle team of Co. M, and privates Don Warren and Ray Harrington went to Indianapolis yesterday to take part in the rifle shoot. Warren and Harrington will work -in the pits during the contest, which ‘frill last three days. The Christian Sunday school and church will picnic at Nagle’s grove Thursday. Those desiring to attend are requested to meet at the church at 9 o’clock in the morning. Those having rigs will please report to the superintendent Transportation will be furnished to the children. No favorable word has been received from County Surveyor Price, who was taken to Mudlavia Springs near Attl a -last week, Who treated forrheuftoatism. His sister Nettie expected a letter from him Saturday but received word that it was impossible for him to write, as the rheumatism had affected his right hand. It is expected that the mud treatment will speedily effect a cure, once it gets started. Chas. M. Blue had arranged for a hamberger stand at Parr for the 4th and started out in the morning with a wagon load of provisions. When he neared Ills destination he discovered that a part of his load had been lost en route and he came hack, to look for it. When he found the missing articles it was too late to return and set up a stand, so Charley decided to remain at home and have a quiet Fourth.

A copy of Glenwood, Minn., Herald, of June 26th, gives an extended acco,i ni of a meeting that the ladies* aid society of the M. E. church had held at th borne of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sayler, three miles east cf that city. The mesttog was attended by about 76 friends, and the dinner was served on the lawn. It will yius be seen that our former good citizens are entering with zest Into the church and social life of their new home.

Uncle Wallace Murray and wife returned last Thursday evening from Oklahoma, where they spent the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Sam English, and family. Mrs. English and youngest daughter, lone, returned home with them, and will remain tor a visit of several weeks. Uncle Wallace passed his 80th birthday pfnee he has been away, and he is feeling just as good as he has for several years past. There is no reason why he should not live for many more years. 1, - ;