The Leon Reporter
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, October 30, 1919

Reward for Van Wert Bank Robbers.

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The Van Wert State Bank, which was robbed on Friday night, Oct. 17, when a number of private boxes in the vault were burglarized, War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds of the first, second third, fourth and fifth issues, to the value of about $10,000 were taken, has offered a reward of $500 for the apprehension and conviction of the burglars and an addition reward of 10 per cent the value of any of the stolen stamps and bonds which are recovered.

Another Ford Stolen.

Another Ford car was stolen Saturday night, this time at Lamoni. Bert Perry, who lives across the line in Missouri drove his new Ford touring car to Lamoni and left it standing on the street. When he went to go home his car was gone, and no trace of it has been found. It was a brand new car, engine No. 3361111, and had no license numbers on it. It had a brace under running board made out of a 2x4. Sheriff John A. Fulton will pay a liberal reward for its recovery.

Late Apple Blossoms.

Ed C. Smith, of north of Leon, presented The Reporter man with a bunch of apple blossoms last Sunday which he picked from a Grimes Golden tree in the orchard on the Smith farm. The tree had born a crop of apples this year, but is now blooming freely which is a rare thing for Iowa this time of year.

Joe Culp in Auto Accident.

Joe Culp, the popular salesman of this city, met with an auto accident near Lamoni Monday. Mr. Culp makes his territory in a car and Monday was driving in the rain near Lamoni, and when his car skidded he ran it into a bank to keep from turning over, and the car tipped over with him, his ankle being quite badly cut so that several stitches had to be taken in dressing it, and he received other painful bruises, but after having his ankle dressed and his car fixed up, went ahead making his trips to Missouri towns. He returned home yesterday, and will rest a few days.

May Have Another Filling Station.

Leon will probably have another new gasoline filling station, a representative of the Consumers Oil Co., being here last week, and secured an option on the Biggs lots, just north of the Biddison Coal & Grain Co.'s office, and if the deal goes through they will build a fine building on the lots.

Winners in Charley Akes Corn Contest.

Among several items which we overlooked last week was the announcement of the winners in Charley Ake's corn contest. Mr. Akes had offered $10.00 in prizes for the best dozen ears of corn brought to his real estate office, divided into three prizes of $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00. There were nineteen entries in the contest, the corn being judged a week ago Saturday by Fred Wooley, of Garden Grove, one of the most expert corn judges in the state.

C. A. Biddison, of northeast of Leon was awarded first prize. Tullis Bros., of Decatur, was given second, and C. R. Piercy, of east of Leon, third. The corn is nicely arranged in Mr. Akes's office, and it is well worth going to see. The corn crop in Decatur county was exceptionally good this year.

Tar Tragedy On Indianola Streets.

INDIANOLA, Oct. 22 -- The tarring of two college boys is the latest sensation in this city. Feathers alone were lacking to complete the tragedy.

The city council is held responsible.

J. Carney Howell, of Leon, a senior, and Robert J. Pennington, of Albia, president of the Freshman class of Simpson college, were the victims.

The city had been painting its woodblock paving with tarvia. Upon approaching the alley-way where the light was poor, the claim runs, the boys rolled headlong - both of them - in the black liquid that filled the gutter.

Fifty-five gallons of gasoline were needed to repair the damage, according to the testimony of a local cleaner.

Prizes Awarded at Garden Grove Corn Picnic.

[Page 2] The following is a list of the awards made at the Garden Grove Corn Picnic this year:

Class A
10 ears of corn on stalk.
1st - D. E. Knapp
2nd - Delbert Smith

Class B
30 ears of corn, any color.
1st - Wilbur Blair
2nd - Delbert Smith

Class C
10 ears corn, any color.
1st - J. H. Main
2nd - Delbert Smith

Class D
Single ear, any color.
1st Wilbur Blair
2nd - Delbert Smith

Class E
Half Bushel wheat.
Single Entry
1st A. T. Bemis

Class F Half bushel oats No Entry.

Class G
Best peck of potatoes.
Single entry
1st - H. E. Sargent

Class H
1 peck apples, any variety.
1st Wes Warrington
2nd Lillis L. Luse

Class I Vegetable display. 1st Mrs. Bert Gordon

Best Display of Fruit. Lillis L. Luce, Van Wert

Best gallon molasses.
Single Entry
Geo. H. Clark

Best can of fruit,
cold pack method. 1st Mrs. John Goodman

Best watermelon.
Single Entry.
1st - D. E. Knapp

Best Squash.
Single Entry.
1st - W. C. Gibson

Best Pumpkin.
Single Entry
1st - Delbert Smith

Best Bouquet.
No premium
1st - Mrs. Fred Wooley

Best can of Vegetables. 1st - Mrs. F. M. Rosengrant
Best Pears.
No premium Single entry
1st - W. D. Smith

Best Popcorn.
No premium
1st - Russell Goodman

Best Sweet Corn.
No premium Single entry
1st J. H. Main

Crochet, Course
1st - Mrs. Leva Quayle
2nd - Mrs. Morlan

Crochet, Fine
1st Mrs. F. J. Daughton, Grand River
2nd - Mary Smith

Embroidery, Fine
1st - Mrs. Morlan
2nd - Mrs. Garvin

Embroidery, Course
1st - Mrs. Morlan
2nd - Mrs. Morlan

Colored Embroidery
1st - Mrs. Morlan, fine
2nd - Mrs. Morlan, coarse

Tatting, Fine
1st - Mrs. Aten
2nd - Mrs. F. M. Rosengrant

Fancy Quilt
1st & 2nd - Ruth Wagoner

DAVIS CITY.

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A company has been organized in Davis City to run a poultry and produce exchange, and has selected George Hill to run it. We always wish all new enterprises which are started in this city success, and as Mr. Hill is so well known to all an introduction is useless. The new firm bought out Fred Hartman and will do business at the old stand. We have not learned what Mr. Hartman intends doing, but we hope he will decide to remain in our city, as he has proven to be an upright, clean, honorable business man, and had built up a good trade in our village, and has made many friends here who wish him every success in whatever business he may engage in.

S. A. Higdon, a returned soldier from France, was in our city last Monday, having been released from service the previous week.

Elder Clyde Merritt left last Thursday on a mission in the interest of the Church of Christ in the eastern part of Iowa and Missouri. Mrs. Merritt will go in a few days to visit at the home of her parents in Missouri during his three months absence.

Miss Alice Jeffries entertained the Priscilla Club and other friends Thursday afternoon, and announced her engagement to Thomas Naughton, of St. Louis. A very pleasant afternoon was spent at her beautiful home.

Mrs. Anthony Radnich and Mrs. Mark Adams left Monday to attend the Eastern Star grand lodge at Des Moines.

The Cynthia McLain farm south of town is advertised to sell at public auction at the old homestead today, Oct. 30th, by order of the heirs.

A series of very interesting meetings have been going on in the Christian church in this city for the past two weeks, which will continue the rest of the week in charge of Elder Campbell. Elder Boyer, of Wichita, Kansas, is the speaker.

Mrs. Isaiah Seymour is visiting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth, the past week, and attending the series of meetings now in progress at the Christian church.

Mrs. Joe Vandel and son left Saturday for St. Joe, called there by the serious illness of her husband, who has been a patient in a hospital in the city for a short time.

A new sidewalk has been built on East street, commencing at the corporation line and connects with Clark street on the north, a walk much needed, especially by those who live south of the railroad. It is now almost completed except the railroad right of way.

Doc Merritt and wife will leave this week to Rochester, Minn., where Mrs. Merritt will enter the Mayo hospital for treatment, as she has never recovered from being poisoned from eating greens last spring.

Blain Buell left Monday to work with the elevator contractors who are erecting the new elevator at Andover.

Dick Newton and wife have commenced their first efforts at housekeeping in the Uncle Jim Boldman house which he recently bought.

Sam Craig has bought the property occupied by Luther Bason. This property trades well, as it has changed hands four times in the past eight months.

Notwithstanding the high price of material and labor our city is still improving by rebuilding, repainting and otherwise improving. Mr. E. A. Adams has built a new garage and outhouse to replace the big barn he recently lost by fire. Mrs. Cynthia Blake has been repairing her home residence by building a new porch and painting. Mr. Elston has bought the house from John Poush known as the Grandma Musser home and will move it to lots down near the depot which he recently purchased of G. S. Franklin. John Poush is preparing to build a new up-to-date bungalow on the Musser lots.

Doc Daniels, after a residence in Davis City since 1886, has gone to live with his son in the country, but we understand that it will only be until March as Tom Daniels has bought the Oscar Goble residence and will become a resident of Davis City.

Joe Vandel, another of our good citizens, passed away at St. Joe [Missouri], where he went two weeks ago for an operation. His remains were brought to his home in this city Monday the funeral being held at the Saints church Tuesday under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Mrs. Vandel and relatives have the sympathy of may friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Latta and Clyde Vandel and wife, of Clarinda, came Monday to attend the funeral of their father, Joe Vandel.

John Vandel and brother Will, went to St. Joe, Sunday to accompany the remains of their father to this city.

Roe Reed, who is attending Simpson College at Indianola, visited home folks over Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Campbell returned the past week from Ames where they attended the Odd Fellows grand lodge.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bolon, of Ellston, visited home folks Sunday. Mr. Bolon is teaching in the Ellston high school.

Mr. and Mrs. Bent McClaran went with their son, Clair, to St. Joe, Friday, where he will be operated upon for appendicitis. Clair's friends hope for his speedy recovery.

The ladies of the Pricilla Club and a number of guests were entertained at the beautiful home of Miss Alice Jeffries Thursday afternoon. The parlors were decorated with lovely autumn flowers and leaves. The guests were invited into the dining room where a white box held beribboned autumn leaves, and each guest drew a leaf, and out came a white heart, announcing the engagement of Miss Alice and Mr. Thomas E. Naughton, of St. Louis, Mo. Congratulations were then in order, and the afternoon most enjoyable spent in social conversation. A dainty two-course luncheon was served.

PURELY PERSONAL.

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E. A. Banks, of east of Leon, left Saturday for Colo, Iowa, where he will husk corn for a few weeks.

Mrs. Mollie Clampitt, of Pleasanton, returned Tuesday evening from an extended visit in California.

Rev. William Jones and wife, of Garden Grove, were in Leon Friday on their way home from attending Synod at Des Moines.

Mrs. A. L. Curry returned Monday from Excelsior Springs, Mo., where she had been visiting for a couple of weeks at the springs.

Mrs. M. T. Riddle and children returned to their home near Garden Grove Tuesday after a few days visit in this city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson.

C. W. Reeder, who is traveling in the north part of the state selling insurance, came in Saturday evening and visited over Sunday with his family in this city.

James Hoffman, who recently returned home after two years service in the navy, went to Mt. Ayr Saturday evening to visit over Sunday with his friend, Mike Grogan.

Dillon Manchester went to Ridgeway, Mo., Thursday to attend a Poland-China hog sale at that place.

Miss Mary Thomas, stenographer for J. R. Bowsher, visited over Sunday with home folks at Chariton.

J. H. Alldredge returned from Blythedale, Mo., Thursday, where he officiated as referee at a boxing contest the previous evening.

Mrs. O. W. Foxworthy, Mrs. J. W. Robinson, Mrs. J. A. McIntosh, Mrs. Barbara Alexander and Mrs. Cora Brant went to Des Moines Monday to attend the O. E. S. grand chapter.

L. E. Marshall returned to Leon Sunday having been mustered out of service at the Great Lakes Naval Training station two weeks ago, after serving two years in the navy.

Mrs. C. R. Turner and Mrs. Fred Kemp and children, of Des Moines, came Thursday for a few days visit in this city, being called here by the death of their uncle, C. A. Brown.

Mrs. D. G. Gammon returned Friday evening from Ames where she had been attending the Rebekah assembly.

Dr. J. O. Woodmansee of Des Moines, member of the state parole board, came last Thursday evening and visited a couple of days with his parents and many friends in this city.

Harry Aten, of Garden Grove, was a visitor in Leon last Saturday. Since his operation at Rochester, Minn., a few weeks ago, he has been making a steady improvement in health.

Earl Akes returned from Pingree, N. D., Monday, where he had accompanied a shipment of Hereford cattle which R. S. Kennett bought at Akes Bros. sale in this city a short time ago.

Dwight Akers, of Decatur, was visiting in Leon Thursday, having arrived at Decatur Wednesday after being discharged from service at Camp Dodge, after a long service overseas.

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Keller returned from Des Moines last Friday, where Mrs. Keller was having her throat treated, and her friends will be pleased to learn she is greatly improved.

W. D. Shelton, of Decatur, was in Leon Friday on his way to Chariton to meet his grandson, Harry Porter, who had just been discharged from service after being overseas more than two years.

Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Newcomer, of Alexandria, Kansas, arrived Friday afternoon for a visit at the home of her brother, deputy sheriff John Osborn and other relatives in this city and vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Johnson and son Leon went to St. Joe, Mo., Monday to visit Mr. Johnson's father, John H. Johnson, who is seriously ill.

Will Bowman, of King City, Mo., came Tuesday for a few days visit with his brother, Dr. F. A. Bowman, and sister, Mrs. P. F. Kopp, in this city.

Mrs. S. M. Buffum, of Garden Grove, came Thursday to visit a few days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. O. Alexander in this city.

Mrs. C. E. Flers, of Millbank, S. D., arrived in Leon Saturday to join her husband, the new manager of the Iowa Southern Utilities Co., in this city, and they will make their home in this city.

Mrs. Jennie Landis went to Decatur Tuesday to visit a few days with her daughter, Mrs. T. R. Roberts.

Mrs. J. C. Hull went to Decatur Monday for a few days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Woodard.

Dr. O. W. Foxworthy went to Kellerton Monday evening to see his brother-in-law, A. L. Leason, who is quite sick.

E. K. McDowell, of Pleasanton, was in Leon Saturday with a shipment of stock which he was taking to St. Joe.

Mrs. Georgia Still went to Davis City Tuesday to attend the funeral of J. D. Vandel.

Miss Grace Lake returned to her home at Decatur Monday after being on duty for a few days in this city as a trained nurse.

Mrs. Marion E. Wasson and little daughter Dorothy, of Des Moines, came Monday evening for a few days visit in this city with her mother, Mrs. Marion F. Stookey.

Mrs. Olive Monroe and her friend, Miss Florence Clark, who had been visiting a few days at the home of Mrs. Monroe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Benefiel, in this city, departed Friday for Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mrs. S. A. Edwards, of Pleasanton, and her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Grimes and children, of Leon, went to Des Moines Saturday to attend the Eastern Star grand chapter being held in that city this week.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bonser returned to their home at Bethany, Mo., Friday, taking Mrs. Bonser's mother, Mrs. S. J. Koger, with them to make her home.

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ketcham, of Revelstoke, B. C., are here to for a visit with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. C. M. Ketcham.

Mrs. G. E. Campbell and children, and her mother, Mrs. Catherine Comerford, of southeast of Leon, departed Saturday for St. Joe, Mo., where they will make their home, Mr. Campbell remaining here for a few days to close up his business affairs.

Miss Eva Smith, of north of Leon, departed Wednesday evening for a month's visit with relatives at Indianapolis, Indiana, Delaware and other points in Ohio. She will return to Leon about the first of December to join her brother, Ed C. Smith, and they will go to Los Angeles, California, to spent the winter.

Mrs. L. J. Camp, court reporter for Judge Fuller, returned to her home at Creston Thursday to visit over Sunday.

Methodist Church News.

The Epworth League has doubled in attendance this fall. Leader for Sunday, Mr. Stanley Hatch, hear him. He's fine. Remember the League Social on Thursday evening, its to be a real hallowe'en. All young people welcome.

The Win-one-class held a social evening at the home of Dr. Mitchell, about fifty were in attendance, a splendid evening was enjoyed, new officers elected. A special Lantern party planned for Friday Hallowe'en, with such a fine program promised. We don't dare to say more. Mrs. Hoffman is teacher.

The missionary society will meet Wednesday Nov. 5th, with Mrs. Hacker.

[Page 7] I will sell at private sale at my home first house east of the jail, the following household goods: piano, two bedroom suites, sideboard, dining table, china closet, folding bed, chairs and other household goods. Call Saturday or Monday, Nov. 1st and 3rd. ~ Mrs. Marion F. Stookey.

The Ladies of the Missionary society will meet at the home of Sister Winnine Painter on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 5th, 1919 at 2:30.

Little Betty Culp was two years old last week, and celebrated the event by entertaining a number of her neighborhood little friends at a party.

A marriage license was issued at Des Moines Monday to Fredolph H. Udd, manager of the Leon laundry, and Miss Louise E. Johnson, of Minneapolis, Minn.

A marriage license was issued at Des Moines on Wednesday of last week to Horatio Wilson, 24, of Decatur, and Miss Gertrude L. Wagner, of Norwalk, 17.

Mrs. George Owens and Mrs. James Fletcher, of Cainsville, Mo., were in Leon Saturday, enroute home from Massena, Iowa, where they had been called to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Albert Sullivan.

L. H. Riddle and family are moving this week to Mt. Ayr, where Mr. Riddle has purchased a blacksmith shop. They have many friends in Leon who are sorry to have them leave.

W. H. Wait has purchased the residence property of Mrs. Marion F. Stookey, just east of the jail, the consideration being $5,000. Mr. and Mrs. Wait have secured one of the most desirable locations in the city.

Miss Mabel Stover, who teaches at Weldon, returned to that place Saturday, having been there to visit her sister, Mrs. Earl Howell, of Fredonia, Kansas, who is visiting with her husband with relatives in Leon.

Miss Alice Hacker, of Van Wert, who had been visiting a few days in this city with her friend, Miss Alice Davis, went to Kellerton Thursday evening where she will visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Allen, for a short time.

Remember Roy Gammon's closing out sale on Tuesday, Nov. 11th. Watch for ad next week.

Mrs. Stella Owen, who had been visiting with her cousin, Mrs. James Alexander and other relatives in this city, went to Kellerton Monday evening for a short visit with relatives before returning to her home at Enid, Oklahoma.

Pie supper at the Beavers school, Woodland township, Thursday night, Oct. 30th. Come. Eva G. Curry, teacher.

Sunday, Nov. 2nd is to be known as "Red Cross Sunday" throughout the Nation, and every minister is asked to devote one service to the work of the Red Cross. Our boys are not all home yet. Remember the "Watch on the Rhine." The American Red Cross will be the guardian of this garrison and do what there is for them to do. Every Red Cross answers a prayer.

Parties have reported that Fletch Groves, who had charge of grading a piece of road on the L. & L. Trail southeast of Leon, at the Clyde Waller farm, has completed the work and it is one of the best pieces of road work ever done in Decatur county, and one which every one who travels this road will fully appreciate.

At the convention of the Iowa Farmers Union held at Des Moines last week, John F. Garber, of Franklin township, was re-elected as director from this district.

Harris Gammon, of Eden township, has purchased the Mrs. D. E. Gatchell residence property in east Leon, occupied by Geo. B. Kindblade, and expects to move to Leon to make his home in the future.

Ed C. Smith informs us that the sale of Smith Bros., three miles north of Leon on Tuesday of last week, was a dandy good one, there being a big crowd in attendance, and everything sold at very good prices. This sale was well advertised, and the big crowd present showed that the advertising brought good results.

Mrs. M. J. Draper returned last Wednesday from Hardin county, where she was called by the illness of her daughter. She brought back some samples of corn from that county which she left at The Reporter office, and while it is mighty good corn, we have several samples raised in Decatur county which beats it.

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Griffin and daughters, Misses Helene and Gussie, accompanied by Mr. Burrell Monroe, of Weldon, motored to Oskaloosa last Saturday, where they visited until Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Griffin. In spite of recent rains they found good roads and are loud in their praise of their new Oldsmobile.

Every week there comes to the notice of Decatur County Home Service Committee some mission of service to be done in the way of personal reconstruction. Were it not for our Red Cross Funds we could not meet these needs. The Red Cross Relief Line cannot be broken if you do your part next Saturday. -- Step into Price's, Exchange Bank, Farmers & Traders Bank or Estes Garage and invest in humanity via the Red Cross.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Vogt, of Galesburg, Illinois, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rowell, of this city, arrived last Wednesday evening in the Vogt auto, Dr. Rowell and wife having been visiting at the Vogt home in Galesburg, and accompanied them on the auto trip to Leon. They visited at Keokuk, Burlington, Iowa City and Des Moines on the way here. Mr. Vogt is manager of the Samuel Mahon wholesale grocery there at Galesburg, and is taking a vacation on account of his health. The Vogts have a host of friends in this city who are mighty pleased to have them visit here in their old home.

George E. Leahy, of south of Leon, brought us in a sack of most delicious pears raised n his farm, which were unusually good.

Every person who joins the Red Cross or renews their membership will be given a 1920 button and a window service flag. These indicate that that person has cast a vote of confidence in the American Red Cross.

Election of officers for Woodland Branch A. R. C. for the coming year will be held at Woodland, November 19th, at 7:30 p.m. All Red Cross members of the township are urged to attend. ~ Grace Rayn, Secretary.

J. R. Bowsher has delivered Dodge Brothers cars during the past few weeks to the following:

E. Nordyke   Ed Pace   Elec House
Della Buell   C. P. Bartlett   C. M. Keller
John Robertson   P. E. Brady   R. A. Shular
Marion Brammer   F. A. Townsend   C. R. Christensen
Carl Monroe   Fred VanLaar   C. M. Keller, 2nd car.
Elec House, 2nd car. C. P. Bartlett, 2nd car. W. H. Wait
J. W. Wasson   J. W. McIntosh

Has also delivered six-cylinder Buicks to:
C. M. Akes   J. W. Ashby   Pete Huddleston.

VAN WERT.

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J. J. Smith returned home Thursday from North Dakota, where he had been on business.

Mrs. Clyde Johnson spent Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lantz.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Twombley and Mr. Arthur Twombley were called her the first of last week by the serious illness of their brother, Hiram Towmbley. At this writing Mr. Twombley is still seriously ill.

Fred Jay, of Indianola, visited with his mother, Mrs. Will Hedrick, and other relatives here last week.

Mrs. George Trisler, who has been very ill for quite a long time, is very low at present.

Mrs. Jane Murray, who had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ada Fishburn, of Chariton, returned to her home Tuesday after a week's visit.

Mrs. A. B. Fierce left Saturday morning for Des Moines to visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chester Everett and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray McBee, of Leon, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. McBee's mother, Mrs. Nettie McBee.

DeKALB.

Mrs. Harry Wilson and Mrs. Claude Wilkie and son Frankie called on their aunt, Mrs. George Trisler, Wednesday. Mrs. Trisler has been sick for about two weeks now, and is very poorly yet.

Harry Wilson sawed wood for Aaron Fry, George Fry, Alex Ramsey, Wesley Steen and James Hopkins this week.

Our neighborhood was greatly shocked Thursday morning when the word came to us that Glenn Crees, a well known and respected citizen had hanged himself Wednesday to a tree about two miles from his home, in thick brush, with a bridle which he had taken from the horse he had ridden to this place. They found him about 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. He will be sadly missed among his neighbors and friends, and the grief stricken parents and loving wife and children have the sympathy of the community in this sad affair. The funeral was held Friday at the Maple Grove church, his remains being laid to rest at Decatur to await the resurrection morn. He is gone but not forgotten.

Mrs. Rose Wilson spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fry.

Bert Anderson went to Van Wert Saturday and bought at Tin Lizzie, and was taking his family joy riding Sunday.

H. D. DeKalb and Jim Russell left Saturday for Red River, North Dakota, to look at the land there.

RAUCH No. 2.

The little Deemer children visited at Grandpa Reed's Saturday.

The neighborhood was saddened by the news of the death of Willie Williams. Mr. Williams and family left our neighborhood just a short time ago, going west to live thinking to improve his health but he had the flu and never regained his former health. His body was brought back to Decatur for burial.

ELK CREEK.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Norman and Mr. and Mrs. George Norman and sons, Lowell and Clifford, and Miss Temple Brown, attended the basketball game at Decatur Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Ida Gravatt and daughter, Ollie, and Mrs. Burrell Stephens took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hart Sunday.

DECATUR R.F.D. No. 2.

Miss Daphne Pryor, of Kansas City, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Enoch Burrell.

Mrs. Birdie Zika, nee Norman, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Norman.

Garfield McDowell and son Wayne spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Dorcas McDowell.

The dance at Rees Ellars was well attended and all report a nice time.

LeROY.

Mrs. C. D. Thurlow visited with her mother at Osceola.

Revivals began at the M. E. church Sunday p.m. All are invited to attend.

Will Buffum, of Corydon, visited Thursday with his father, E. S. Buffum and other relatives.

The Epworth League gave a social at the J. L. Heaton home Tuesday evening, which was well attended.

The M. E. Ladies' Aid gave a dime social at the home of Zora Matchett Friday afternoon.

FAIRVIEW DISTRICT No. 8.

Clara Caster is working at Glen Stiles'.

The revival meeting closed Thursday at Fairview.

Wallace Nordyke (who has been out of school for a week because of a sore leg which was accidentlly cut) is now expected to be back at school again.

Mr. and Mrs. Dell Howell went to Missouri the first of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Merrill and a land agent and wife, to buy a farm.

GARDEN GROVE.

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Thomas, who have been visiting with their sons in Nebraska, returned last week.

Commander and Mrs. Bryson Bruce, and daughter of Washington, stopped here last week on their way to San Francisco, to visit at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Mary Bruce. Commander Bruce goes to the San Francisco Navy yard to superintend the placing of the machinery in the battleship California.

Mrs. Chloe Barnes, of Delhart, Texas, came last week to visit at the home of her brother, Chas. Fisher, and several friends.

O. C. Jordan is at the Colfax Springs taking treatment for rheumatism.

Miss Millie Campbell is in a Des Moines hospital where she recently underwent an operation.

John Gaunt went to Omaha, Neb., last week where he will attend commercial college.

PLEASANTON.

Mrs. C. M. Coulter left Friday for Des Moines from which place she will attend the Eastern Star Grand Chapter before returning home.

Claude Perkins spent Friday night at the M. E. Cornett home. He was accompanied home by Mrs. Cornett, who visited over Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Perkins in Leon.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughes, of Clio, were Sunday guests with Mrs. S. Huston. Mrs. Huston accompanied them home from which place she will start for a winter's visit with children in California.

Mrs. F. V. Landphair came over from Lamoni Sunday for a visit with her children before starting on her trip to California.

Mrs. Charles Edwards, of Wray, Colorado, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kindred and other relatives here.

P. W. Mitchell, of Seymour, and G. O. Mitchell, of Des Moines, spent a few days visiting their mother, Mrs. N. Mitchell, the past week.

MAPLE GROVE.

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The birthday supper on Frank Green was held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Green Saturday evening. Frank being 21 years old. The supper which consisted of buns, cake and pickles was served at 12 o'clock Saturday night. After the supper a cake was given to Frank to carve, he carved it into thirty-six pieces. His initials were printed on the cake with candy flowers and with caramel center. Every one there enjoyed the evening. The number present being thirty-six.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, daughter Frances, and Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Miller called on Mr. and Mrs. Jink Wells Sunday and they had a fest of ducks.

There was no school at the Diamond last Friday afternoon on account of the Glenn Crees funeral being preached at Maple Grove.

LONESOME RIDGE.

(Delayed.) J. B. McDaniel and sons threshed for E. J. Evans Monday and Tuesday.

Mrs. Clyde Waller and Mrs. Thurman Gibler and Mrs. Zack McDaniel assisted Mrs. E. J. Evans cook for threshers.

There was no school at Brush College last week on account of the teacher being sick.

STRINGTOWN.

Uncle Doc Daniels came last Tuesday to make his home with his son, Tom Daniels.

Mrs. Clarence Daniels was called to Leon to see her sister, Mrs. Steve Scott, also the new nephew which was born Oct. 25th was named Gayland George. Mrs. Scott is very low but everything is being done for her and we hope to see her about in a few weeks. Miss Stineberger is her nurse.

Cecil Daniels has been working at Davis City the past week.

Mr. and Mrs. Perkins have been visiting at the Will Lee home the past week are on their way to Clair Smith's at Lamoni to attend the wedding of their daughter, Miss Maud Way, which will take place the last of the month.

FAIRVIEW.

Oliver Bright and family spent Sunday at the home of his father, Curren Bright.

Quite a number from these parts have been attending the Evangelistic meeting at Lineville.

PLEASANT RIDGE.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jimmerson and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans.

Lloyd Vanderpool's little baby died the past week and was laid away to rest in the Grand River cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderpool have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement. [Verle Vanderpool, born 1917.]

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Foster and Mrs. Pete McCarl and daughter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Foland.

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brown are the happy parents of a fine little daughter which came to make her home with them the past week.

Mrs. Lavina Jimmerson spent last Wednesday night with her sister, Mrs. John Acton.

Mrs. Ezra Wycoff, of Humeston, came the past week to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant, and other friends.

Mrs. E. C. Vanderpool entertained her Sunday school class last Sunday, and all report a good time.

Preaching next Sunday at Pleasant Valley church at 11 o'clock, and Sunday school at 10 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hukill, of Grand River, attended church at Pleasant Valley last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deemer are the happy parents of a little daughter who came to live with them the past week.

Mr. and Mrs. Kalf Palmer, of Tennessee, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Foland.

VINE OAK.

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Albert Snethen helped King Landphair Monday sow wheat.

Hurd Davis and family spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Davis.

Those who spent Sunday at Martin Hendricksen's were Mrs. Pleasant Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Eastin and son, Oscar, and daughters Golda and Violet, and Geo. Vogan.

LONESOME RIDGE.

Several from here attended the funeral of Clifford (sic, should be Clifton) Brown Thursday.

Miss Iva Stephens returned home Saturday night where she has been helping Mrs. Joe Board with her household duties.

Several from here attended the sale of the Millsap Bros., Friday.

The pie supper at Elk chapel was well attended Friday nigh.

Mr. and Mrs. James Stephens and daughter, Nora, were Decatur callers Saturday and was accompanied home by their daughter, Mrs. George McHarness and son, George Jr.

FRANKLIN.

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We are all certainly happy now that we have the real old sun time back again.

Mrs. E. V. Teaney has been on the sick list the past few days.

There was no Christian Workers meeting at the Franklin church Sunday evening on account of the bad weather.

Glenn Petticord, Sam Duffield, Wils McCullough, Carl Kendall, Albert Watson, Willie Duffield, Harry Christensen and Charlie Christensen helped P. C. Christensen shingle his new barn Tuesday of last week.

We understand Jim Smith had a little misfortune Saturday night, running his Ford car into a ditch near the O. Rex home.

R.F.D. 4.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Scott are the proud parents of a baby boy born to them Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott and family spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Buckingham near Decatur.

Miss Kate Hull of Leon visited one day last week at the White Hall and Pleasant View schools.

Several from this vicinity enjoyed an oyster supper and dance at John Myers' one day last week.

Joe Mullins was selected as one of the fourteen men from this county to go to Ames to the Iowa Swine Feeders' Day. The party started out early Wednesday morning.

BRUSH COLLEGE.

Several from this vicinity attended the Ed Campbell sale Friday.

Mrs. Carl Scott and Miss Annie Hubbard helped Mrs. M. L. Dale cook for threshers one day last week.

Through the Air in a Ford.

While near Derby last Saturday where he led the Garden Grove Band in music at the Fair, A. L. Edwards of this city aided in clearing up an auto wreck which had an unusual feature. A Ford car driven in high speed by a son of John McNay collided with a Chevrolet in charge of Chas. Lugar and by actual measurement it was seventy-five feet from where that Ford left the ground and hurtled through the air to where it alighted. The driver was not seriously hurt in either the collision or in the fall. The Chevrolet had a wheel smashed, but altogether it was a fortunate escape for everybody concerned. ~ Humeston New Era.

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carlson, former residents of Woodland township, who were visiting Lineville friends last week, recently returned to their home near Decatur from a five weeks' trip and visit to Colorado. They made the trip in their car and enjoyed every minute of the time. They were at Akron, Colorado, the greater part of the time they were away, and there they found many former Decatur county people with whom they had a most enjoyable time. They were guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Novia Rains, near the town of Akron. ~ Lineville Tribune.


Transcription by Sharon R. Becker
 
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