People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1893 — BLACKFORD. [ARTICLE]

BLACKFORD.

Mrs. Isaac Miller is reported io better. Peaching at the Dunkard church last Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Rose Hurley, who has ;een working in Chicago, was it home visiting her parents lasi Sunday. Bert, youngest son of George Jenkins has been sick for the past week, but is reported better. A man with a one-horse wagon vas peddling through our vicinity last week. Mr. Charles Walker and wife •vere visiting the latter's parents last Sunday afternoon. Hauling saw logs was the order of the day last week. It is reported that several of our most prominent farmers have joined the great Merchantile Membership Association of Chi.•.ago and will hereafter get their goods directly from the firm at half cost. Mr. Solomon McCurtain had r stroke of paralysis last Saturday, but is some better at present. Mrs. McCurtain is reported no better. The Gifford ditch is about full >f water. Mr. Edward and Isaac McCurtain were down to see their parents Monday. Butterfly.