Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1902 — Parr. [ARTICLE]

Parr.

Alva Stephenson is studying for the ministry. We .hope he will be successful in the good work. Jno. Price and family have moved back from Pulaski County and will occupy Mary Greenfield’s home on Vine St. Sq. Fay says the winter is about over. He says the predictions of cold weather is a fake as that law has been repealed. T. F. Brusnahan is erecting a new barn to take the place of the one lately destroyed by fire. D. L. Alter has moved from his farm two miles east of Parr into his new residence just completed. W. O Williams and wife were seen bringing out their new house furniture last Saturday, and will occupy the farm just vacated by D. L. Alter. Harry Johnson and wife, of Hammond, visited H. J. Martin’s family Saturday night, and attended the Walker and Hardesty weding Sunday, near Gifford. Rev. Meads filled his regular appointment at the Parr Chapel Friday evening. A large audience attended. The Stephenson and Cull pool room is running day and night. Everet Warne and family will move to their new home two miles north of Parr this week. Henry Hayes and family moved to Nubbin Ridge Monday. The teachers’ institute was held at Parr Saturday, and was largely attended. W. L. Wood took the train Sunday morning, for St. Louis to investigate the mule market. Miss Mary Hall is on the sick list. Samuel Norman has bought property and moved to Parr. George M. Wilcox, of Surrey, was seen on our streets Friday. Lessie Porter and wife are contemplating a trip to the Klondike soon. J. L. Babcock is on the sick list.' Mrs. J. L. Babcock was quite sick Saturday and Sunday, but is some better at this writing. Johnie Price attended Sunday school Sunday; look out for another snow. Mrs. T. F. Warne is quite sick. Dr. Hartsell is waiting on her. Frank Reed returned from North Dakota, Sunday evening. He says he likes' the country fine and that John and wife are well pleased with their new home. Frank will return again some time in July, as he has taken a claim. W. L. Wood’s new buggy building is nearly completed. It is a nice large building and a credit to the town. Mr. Wood certainly expects to sell lots of buggies. [acob Reed just received a letter from his son Dan, who is in the Philippines. Dan reports that his health is good and that he is enjoying himself fine. There was a box supper held at the Parr school house Saturday night. It was largely attended and every body reports a good time; net proceeds were $24. Mamie Hull received the prize as being the most popular lady. Thompson and Babcock shipped a car load of hogs Monday night. Mr. Bush is splitting wood for J. L Babcock at present, but is thinking pretty strong of jumping his job as soon as spring opers up, and farm about 5 acres of onions. He thinks there is money in the onion business.