Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1902 — Fair Oaks. [ARTICLE]

Fair Oaks.

Chas. Gundy is building a new barn near his ioe house. Only two more weeks of school after this week. Jack Kight attended a big horse sale at Cambridge City, Ind., last Tuesday. Ray Thompson, of Rensselaer, was here last Monday looking for ducks. James D. Babcock, Republican candidate for Oounty Treasurer, was in town last Monday.

A good many people are moving these days. ‘ t Miss Idel Street, of Buffalo, White County, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Udorus Cottingham. Mr. McCullough, of Anoona, 111, was the guest of Miss Blanche Dodge, a few days last week, returning home on Monday. N. A. McKay went to Kirklin, Ind., last Sunday, on account of the death of a sister.

Mrs. R. O. Graves, of Morocco, spent the past week with relatives and friends in this town, while Mr. Graves was out in Oklahoma. Postmaster Thompson has succeeded in having the allowance for separating and handling the Coal Road mail, including registered matter, in transit; increased from S4O to S9O per annum. A welcome raise, but not commensurate with the work to be performed. There is one closed pouch to, and one from each of the following offices every week day, viz: Mt. Ayr, Foresman, Kniman and Virgie.