Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1903 — Hanging Grove. [ARTICLE]

Hanging Grove.

r ' . , * - Mrs. Ed Peregrine, who was sick last week is not tquch better. A few frietjds spent the evening at Mr. Coxes Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gwin and Misses Carrie and Fern Parker visited at Mrs. Stalker's Friday afternoon. Sherm Lewis’ baby has bteen Sick with lung fever. Look out for mumps in the Leffler school.

Mr. Rufus Fulks’ borne was the scence of another merry-making last Saturday, night. About thirty-five guests were present who also partook freely of the usual festivities as well as the elegant lap supper that was served. The company dispersed at an early hour. Mr. Eib is preparing to shred fodder for anyone who has that kind of work to do. - Frank Smith who has been visiting friends at Joliet, 111., sinoe Christmas returned home last week. The report that Geo. Robinson has rented the farm where Mr. Barr now lives, is a mistake. The farm is not yet rented to anyone. The parents of this community do not think the young people spoi our socials. Even if it is an ole folks ‘‘birthday” party; — We are glad to have them with us. When the young people are with their parents they are surely in good comd>* n y-