Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1898 — FAIR OAKS. [ARTICLE]

FAIR OAKS.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Frazier, of Frankfort, were the guests of Mr. Mundon and wife, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Frazier was formerly night operator here. Mary Arnold returned home last Sunday after several weeks’ stay in Rensselaer. Our schools opened last Monday with an enrollment of 60 pupils. The Misses Ura McGowan and Lillie Nowels, of Rensselaer, are the teachers. Chalmers Fry is the possessor of a fine new wheel. Artie Odell has been seriously sick with malerial fever for the past two weeks, and little hopes are entained for his recovery. The Jasper County Christian Missionary Convention was held here Wednesday afternoon and Thursday at the Christian church, and was well attended. Some very interesting and important subjects were delivered. Isaac Kight, our popular merchant, will soon move his family to Chicago. A Mr. Creviston, of Peru, has moved his family here. Geo. Stembel, democratic candidate for Connty Auditor, of Wheatfield, was in town Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Joseph of Rensselaer, visited relative here Wednesday.