Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 May 1901 — Blackford. [ARTICLE]

Blackford.

Rev. Appleton preached at Brushwood church, immediately after Sunday School last Sunday, and again at night. The Holiness people held meeting at Brashwood school house Sunday at 2 P. M. and at night. A surprise party at Mrs. McCleary’s last Sunday in honor of Miss Junie McCleary’s birthday was attended by a large crowd and all report a good time. Dan Lakin was a caller in this vicinity Monday on his way home from Dewdrop. Mrs. Hamilton visited at Mr. Davis’s last week. > Every one is preparing for Decoration by cleaning the cemeteries, and putting flags on the old soldiers’ graves. Flowers are very scarce. Rev. and Mrs. Abbett, of Fair Oaks, are visiting their daughter-in-law, Mrs. N. J. Abbett, at Giftord.