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

VALMA.

—Weather damp and cold. —Granville Moody was at his farm Monday. —Aaron Voar has moved to the place recent[ly vacated by Robert Shook, —Mr. McMannus now lives on the farm recently occupied by Mr. Ropp. —Valma school closed Saturday, literary exercises were given by the pupils. —Sarah Smith, who has been on the sick list for some time, is reported worse again. ■ —Mr- Snedeker has ordered a new saw mill, which he expects to locate near Valma. —This neighborhood has been on the move this spring and brings us new neighbors. —James Tanner has moved on the Henry Randle farm, formerly occupied by Mr. Stiers. —We have a new blacksmith in Valma. The shop is located opposite the P. O. on Main street. —An Easter entertainment will be given at the Barklev M. E. Church, April 2. AU cordially invited. —The Shook Bro’s. Ad and James, have moved on the Murray farm, formerly occupied by Chas. Garling. —Preaching services at the Barkley M. E. church every taro weeks, when the roads are not impmsitde. Rev. H. C. Weston pastor.