Rensselaer Republican, Volume 13, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 February 1881 — Pleasant Ridge. [ARTICLE]

Pleasant Ridge.

Spring close on hand and business booming. Weather splendid. Health improving. Pleasant Ridge school has commenced its spring term with the same teacher. Miss Allie Johnson closed her school last Wednesday. Mr. Lemuel Tyler has been on the sick list since his return from Arkansas; he is better now. Mr. Alfred McCoy Jr. has moved from - W- H. Me Donald’s farm down on the prairie. Sam McDonald has moved on the farm occupied by him, Clarence Travis to the place vacated by Mr. McDonald. Mr. G. M. Johnson to hia farm. Mr. Will Brown will move on the farm formerly occupied bp G. M. Johnson Mrs. A. Scripture now rides in a new “II unmindful of the snow. Mr. Frank Johnston and family, together with his sister and mother-in-law, on their way home from Rensselaer, last Saturday evening, were overtaken by a runaway team ot A. K. Yeoman’s; .It: team rai, into their slad and threw the occupant® out; all were more or less injured but it is hoped uot seriously. Rev Jackson preached at Pleasant Ridge school house last Monday night.

JULIET.