Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1898 — BARKLEY. [ARTICLE]

BARKLEY.

Corn husking is about through. Mr. anil Mrs. Joe Leech spent Sunday with Mr. Naie Eldjredge and family. Mr. John Handle made a business trip to Wheatfield last Monday. The Valina social given by the teacher and scholars was a grand success, the program was well rendered, boxes went well. The proceeds umonnted to $113.40. The old men us well as the young men were liberal. Charles Handle is visiting friends in Monon. The Ladies Aid Society which has lately been organized is prospering well. Ladies this is a good organization to be a member of. We wish you well.

Mrs. John Randle is attending the Epworth League convention at Monon. Miss Ora Henkle spent Sunday with Miss Cecil Brown. Miss Anna Webb is visiting friends in Monon for a few days. Mr. Rusk’ house caught fire Sunday last; no damage was done to speak of.