Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1899 — BLACKFORD. [ARTICLE]

BLACKFORD.

Chester Castor who has been quite sick with inflam a tion of the bowels, is a little better at this writing. Mrs. Margarette Henkle is quite sick. Charles Fox had a horse to die near Blackford the other day. Charles Pullins, of Surrey, was in Nubbin Ridge Monday. Joseph and Philip Durant returned Saturday from the southeastern part of Ohio, where they have been visiting relatives. Mr. Carl and Miss May Hammacher, Mr. Acy and Miss Gertie Leach of Virgie, visited the Misses Nellie and Vern Barkley Sunday. Miss Grace Lakin is working for Mrs. Hoyes, south of Surrey. Rev. Sherrill preached at Brushwood, Sunday evening. Mathew Lenzbach, of Fowler* Benton Co., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Burliege, for a few days. Mrs. Charles Schroyer is reported sick. Rev. Sherrill commenced a revival meeting at the Dew-Drop church Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. James Knight, who have been in poor health are reported better. Jesse Jenkins and family visited the family of Ed. Barkley Sunday.