Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1900 — INDEPENDENCE. [ARTICLE]

INDEPENDENCE.

Mrs. Tarbit is on the sick list. Hurrah for Bryan and Stevenson. Dyke Nichols is hauling his oats to town. John Nichols was out buying hogs Wednesday. Born, to Mrs. and Mr. Van Lesh. a big girl. Miss May Hays is working at Chris. Arnold's. Dr. Jones of Kuiman, was in this vicinity Monday. The infant child of Thomas Hilton died Wednesday. We had a fine shower of rain which helped the corn crop. Grant Renicker and family called on Jas. Miller Sunday. The Shindler boys of Parr, were in this vicinity last Sunday. Elijah Arnold hauled a load of cord wood to market Wednesday, Russell Lesh of Parr visited in these parts Saturday and Sunday. Charley Arnold and family called on Elijah Arnold. Sunday. Henry Arnold of Illinois, is visiting friends and relatives in these parts. John Hays started for Rensselaer Monday to attend the normal school. •Cheasley Wray and wife drove over to Wheatfield Saturday, returning Monday. Charley Campbell has purchased a bike and he goes'biking'over the hills like a flying machine. When you want a wheel race, call on Charley. . Fred Renicker and Henry Bravant of Carroll county, who arrived here about two weeks ago, were overcome with “homesickness" to see Miss Mary and Miss Carrie They say that Jasper don’t agree with them. We don't deny that, boys.