Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1902 — Parr. [ARTICLE]

Parr.

Mr. and Mrs James.Boram, of Hammond, after visiting the latter’s brother, B. H. Sheffer, for the past week, returned home Monday. J. L. Babcock and Alva Stephenson transacted business in Chicago Monday. Mrs Peterson and family, of South Chicago, visited her husband, our new saloon keeper, Friday night, returning home Saturday morning One of our intended graduates of Parr, was out horse back rid.ng on a mule for his health Sunday afternoon. There was quite an interesting foot ball game played in the Parr park Sunday. We wonder what look Johnie Price to N. R. Sunday. Mrs H. M. McCarthy and Iva Alter visited relatives in Fair Oaks Monday.

We undei stand that Otis Steel and Chas. Martin have bought a lot in the city park and will erect a fine large building and put in a stock of hardware and run a tin shop in connection. Let .he good work go on. Mr and Mrs. James Fay and daughter Myrtle, of Blackford, visited Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fay Saturday. James Whited, of Wheatfield, is visiting

relatives and friends at this place this week. Dallas Nichols is moving to Laura, one of Gifford’s flourishing little towns. Quite a crowd attended the dance at Evert Warne’s Saturday night. All report a good time. Some of the boys lost their lanterns, which made it a little difficult for them to get their girls home, it being very dark that night. Next time, boys, take your lanterns in the house The United Brethren -people held their annual quarterly meeting at the Parr Chapel Friday, Saturday and Sunday, it being conducted by Rev. Sherill. We understand that Rev. Wilcox, of \ aine will commence the revival here Thursday evening. “Great Lord.” What a time kt the pool room. Taylor Wood had another horse trade Tuesday. He got a high flyer this time Judy & Wood had a rushing business Tuesday. We understand that the Brusnahan and Lakin hog case is not settled yet —that Mr. Brusnahan got a new hearing. The boys would like to know what that lady’s name is that they saw going up the track Tuesday and where she was going. Wm. Campbell, of Rensselaer, visited relatives and friends here Tuesday.