Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1899 — FAIR OAKS. [ARTICLE]

FAIR OAKS.

Mrs. Abe Bringle is on the sick list. Squire Hayes has been confined to the house for sometime but is able to be out again. CJ Rev. Appleton of Rensselaer preached at the Christian Church Monday evening A jolly crowd tipped the light fantastic till twelve at the Park last Saturday night. Mike Shehan wife and baby of Chicago are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Isaac Kight. Stella McConnell and Fiances Bradv did shopping in Rensselaer last Saturday. Miss McGlenn and Mrs. Holly of Kniman visited their sisters Mrs. Gundy over Suuday. H. S. Bonsib, of Vincennes lectured on the temperance question at the M.E.church Saturday and Sunday evenings. Chas. Gundy gave a party and and dance at his residence Monday •> evening An enjoyable time was had by all. Refreshments were served. A merry crowd of young people from here took a days outing on the Kanakee last Sunday, music and boat riding was the order of the day John Carter moved to the country Monday. Since last Monday the the C. & E I: Ry. commenced carrying the U. S mail. They also put in a telegraph station at Kniman and appointed Geo. Hollister as agent and operator.