People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 27-25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1896 — FARM HOME OF JAMES PIERCE. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FARM HOME OF JAMES PIERCE.

Mr. Pierce wan born in Rensselaer, June 10, 1860; has always lived upon alarm and is now the possessor of 320 acres of good land, located about three miles south of town, where he resides in a very comfortable and substantial home, as illustration herewith. He is a stock feeder and shipper, and is considered one of the most successful farmers in Jasper county. He was married to Miss Ida Coons in 1885. Their children are, Carrie, Mary and Gladys, aged six, four and two years respectively.