Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1898 — NORTH BARKLEY. [ARTICLE]

NORTH BARKLEY.

—John Holliday of Rensselaer, visited in this vicinity Saturday and Sunday. —Miss Aaron Seitz, who has been visiting her parents in Mo., returned home last week. —Mr. Len Y aste of W illiamsport, Ind., is visiting his sister, Mrs. A. L. Bowles, a few days this week. —T. M. Callahan and Harry Gifford shipped a car load of onions to Louisville, Ky., Friday. —Mr. B. J. Gifford will begin shelling com Wednesday morning. He has about one-hundred thousand bushels. —Mr. William Beedy, Frank His and Bill Gieford of Blue Island, are visiting the former’s parents a few days this week. —The town of Gifford has been surveyed and will begin building immediately. Lumber is being sawed for store room and office.

—The box supper at v » . u school w;.s a very pleasant affair and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The best of order was maintained and the teacher wishes to express his sincere thanks to the patrons for their good behavior and the liberal way in which they contributed towards the library. Miss Ella Callahan received the prize, an autograph album for being the most popular young lady; John Fanson a pipe and package of tobacco for being the homliest man; and F. M. Callahan a pair of socks for having the dirtiest feet Net proceeds, *16.60.