Iowa
Old Press
Larchwood Leader
Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa
June 4, 1903
Local News
"Pretty" Skewis of Inwood was in town Tuesday night on
business.
Dan Shade came home for the ring ride and is now spending a few
days visiting his family here.
Mr. Preston, a genuine up to date business man of St. Paul, was
in town the first of the week. He made this office a
pleasant call.
Mrs. Henry Klein was thrown from a wagon last Saturday and both
limbs were broken. One was so badly injured that it is
feared an amputation will be necessary.
There was a ball game Saturday afternoon between two nices chosen
by A.J. Cooper and Jas. Pruitt. At least Andy said they
were playing ball. They quit when there was no more room on
the side of the grandstand to chalk the score, Pruitt's side
winning.
School closed Friday and the young Americans will have three long
months to enjoy freedom from study. The teachers have all
left for their respective homes. The Misses Vinland
Roseberry are to return next year. Miss Sayer goes to
Parkersburg to teach and Prof. Moore is to be a student at Yale.
Cut prices on Milinery at Mrs. Valentine's.
Janesville disc cultivators at Delaney''s.
The total rain fall here for May was 8.22 inches.
Did you see those cheap hats at Mrs. Valentine's?
A nice assortment of 25 cent hats at the Milinery Shop.
Buying corn plow from Delaney means dollars to you.
For fine ground-cherry plants inquire of Mrs. W.V. Amidon.
Egg-O-See, the new breakfast food only 10 cents at the Model
Store.
The new line of telephones in Logan Township began operations
Saturday.
A large line of parasols and umbrellas, just received at Hansen
& Haggard's.
The noted evangelist Williams, has closed his revival meetings in
Sioux Falls.
For instructions as to how to ride on the Merry-Go-Round, inquire
of Andy Cooper.
It is to be notetd with pride that considerable work is being
done in our cemetery.
The freights are again on the road, and all trains are running
more on time.
Make your headquarters, when in Sioux Falls, at Paddock's Music
Store, Masonic Temple 207, 4 doors south of Stites Drug Store.
Strayedd: A red steer calf, taken up about the 10th or 15th of
May. Owner can have same by paying for this notice. Inquire of P.
Kerkvliet, living 1/2 mile north of town.
For Rent: A well furnished room. Inquire of Mrs. C.C. Briggs.
The baseball boys initiated their new uniforms Ring Ride Day. The
suits are strictly up to date and the boys have reason to feel
proud of them. They were ordered through Hansen & Haggardt.
[transcribed by D.J., July 2007]]