Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 148, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1920 — J. A. M’FARLAND DISPOSES OF GROCERY STORE [ARTICLE]

J. A. M’FARLAND DISPOSES OF GROCERY STORE

A deal was consummated Friday, by which C. G. Newby and S. M. Haas became the owners of the J. A. McFarland grocery store at the corner of Cullen and Washington street. The new owners will assume possession July first. Mr. McFarland has 'been engaged in the grocery business in Rensselaer for the past twenty-three years and during that time enjoyed a very successful business. He and Mrs. McFarland expect to spend the coming winter with their daughter, Mrs. Charles Mann, at Biloxi, Miss., Mr. and Mrs. Mann* having decided to make that state their home. Mr. Haas, one of the new owners, is conducting a grocery store at the present time on N. McKinley avenue and will mbve the stock from this store into his new possession. Mr. Haas is an experienced groceryman, having followed that business for a number of years. Mr. Newby has been connected with the Hilliard and Hamill store here for the past two years and during that time has formed a wide acquaintanceship through his courtesy and ability as a salesman, and with such progressive men at its head the continued success of the store is assured.