People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 April 1896 — MT. AYR. [ARTICLE]

MT. AYR.

Miss Lora Roberts made a flying trip from her home to Mt. Ayr on her Mystic, recently. People are done sowing oats. The last of Jackson township schools closed last Tuesday. Jackson township teachers met in Mt. Ayr last Saturday to transact the business of their last institute. The trustee being present they enjoyed themselves. Miss Lillie Seward took her departure for Missouri where she has a position as primary teacher in the city of Charleston. We all join in wishing Miss Lillie a successful term, as seven years experience in Newton county is a good recomendation. We understand N. C. Pamphrey has accepted a position with King Richardson & Co. We wish him success in his work as he has placed many good books in the public schools of Newton county and we think they have a good man for the place. The Ladies Aid Society gave a social at the school hall last Friday evening. They gave a short programme consisting of declamations and orchestry music, and then served ice cream and cake, coffee and sandwiches. Proceeds amounting to $12.70 Will DeMar entertained a crowd of young people at Mr. Crisler’s, Sunday. They were treated with a fine dinner and enjoyed a good time in general. Miss Maude Hess and Miss Lillie Sturner took dinner with Miss Eva Hess Sunday. Mr. Deardough and wife of Morocco, dined with Mr. Crisler Sunday.