Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1899 — KNIMAN. [ARTICLE]

KNIMAN.

—Henry Meyer is the proud father of a big boy. —Elmore and Alonzo Poyer’s brother is making them a visit. —Mr. Wilcox was the guest of his cousin, Missßilla Osborne, now of this place, a few days ago. —We have all heard agood deal about “Meddlesome Mattie.” Her two sisters were here. For information call on H's. —The carpenters, Messrs. Alf. McCoy and Perry Brown, have Mr. Anderson’s blacksmith shop ready for occupancy. —Mrs. H. Meyers toot a trip to Chicago last week, returning Monday. We may look for a large stock of spring goods ina few days. —The loud report of the hunters’ gun is heard all around us. and the ducks and geese are seen going hither and thither to seek refuge. —Martin White has had a very severe attack of the grip the past week but is now on the mend. We had thought the grip had had its victims and gone, but it seems to still linger about. —The Epworth League will give a Poverty Social at the home of Elmer Poyer on Saturday evening. March 25. the proceeds to be used for the benefit of the league. Each one present will be fined as follows for wearing the following: Rings, 2 cents each; glasses, 5 cents per pair; watch and chain, 7 cents; stick pins, 2 cents; wool dresses. 5 cents; calico dresses without patches, 2 cents; gold cuff or collar buttons, 2 cents; shoes that are mates, 1 cent; gentlemen wearing unpatebed clothes, 5 cents; curled hair, 10 cents; powdered faces. 2 cents; earrings. 2 cents each, belts 2 cents. Refreshments will be served consisting of popcorn, toothpicks and water. Every one cordially invited to attend.