Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 110, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1915 — NEWLAND. [ARTICLE]

NEWLAND.

Potato planting has begun. Mr. Erwin, of Chicago, was in town Wednesday. Otto Knoerzer came from Hammond Friday. Lottie Blacker returned from Brook last week. E. A. Reif made a business trip to Rensselaer Friday. The Gifford Sunday school will hold a basket social Friday evening. Rev. Titus will preach on “Barriers Burned Away” Wednesday evening. Adolph Krampien and family arrived from Gary Thursday. Jess Johnson arrived from Jonesboro, Ark., Thursday. He is a nephew of Mrs. Wilbur Wolfe. The Union Ladies’ Aid meet with Mrs. S. L. Jordan Thursday for an all day meeting. About SSO was donated to the Newland ball team last week. Uniforms have been purchased. Wm. Hogan was out Thursday. He reports a good stand of mint and states that weeding is unnecessary. 0. L. Smith and Harry Spate went to Kankakee Thursday via auto. Mrs. Smith and little son returned with them.

"Joseph Fross, of Minnesota, a former resident, arrived last week to spend the summer here. Mr. Fross is amazed at the progress made here. Namaan Green was taken suddenly ill at George Bowman’s home last Thursday night. A physician was called and his condition is improved.

J. W. Spate went to Chicago Wednesday, returning Friday. Additional help with the onion work was arranged for and supplies for those wishing to tent.

A consultation of physicians was held at the Oliver hpme Thursday. It was advised that Mrs. Oliver gd to Chicago for an operation within a couple of weeks.

Following is the program of the Barkley township Sunday school conyention to be held May 16, at Newland: Morning. ' ■*—&- Opening Song—Congregation. Work Among Roys, 9-13 years, Miss Anna McKinnis. Song—Newland School. Missionary and Temperance Work — Mr. Leatherman. Song —Gifford School. Our Duties to Our Superintendent — Ed Tanner. Song—Congregation. Basket Dinner. Opening—Mrs. J. A. Pullins. Round Table Conference —Mr. Leatherman. Announcements and offerings. Song—Barkley Church. Teachers Training—Miss Ethel Perkins. Song. Dismissal.