Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1898 — Vatina Items. [ARTICLE]

Vatina Items.

Mrs. Jennie Moody of Rensse* laer has been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity for a few days. Smith Newell is on the sick list. Barkley M. E. church has changed the hour pf having Sunday School from 10 to 9:30 o’clock. Sunday School every Sunday. Preaching every two weeks after Sunday School. t Church at Christian Church of this place. This road district is in need of a supervisor, as we have not had one for about three years, and the roads nee 1 their due attention for one year at least. Is it lawful that a man be granted his road receipt without working the roads?

A surprise party was given Luther Watson last Friday night which was asuccess. A good time is reported. Mr. Ropp is improving the farm on which he lives by putting in new fences.

Barkley township sends forth eight graduates this year, something uncommon. The third quarterly meeting will be held at Barkley M. E. church the 14th and 15th of May, Rev. S. Beck presiding elder will conduct the services. The prospects are favorable for a good crop this year. Farmers are through sowing oats in this vicinity. •, A sawmill will soon be located on Nate Eldridge’s farm, will saw your lumber to order. Farmers are busy preparing for a corn crop, the ground is in good condition. Hog cholera is still raging in this vicinity.

LITTLE JUG.