Iowa
Old Press
Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa
April 5, 1917
Austin & Austin, Publishers
CALLS NATION TO WAR
Resolution Authorizes President To Exert All of Nation's Power In
Conflict
Recent Acts of Imperial Government Declared To Be "Acts of
War" Against the United States
A war of humanity and of justice, a war for the annihilation of
autocracy and for the maintenance and extension of democracy.
That is what President Wilson solemnly urged upon the Congress of
the United States as America's response to the ruthless and
inhuman methods employed upon the high seas by the imperial
German government to the intrigues of that government against our
internal peace and safety and to its attempts to stir up Mexico
and Japan as enemies of the nation. It will be war not upon the
German people but with the imperial German government. It will be
war in which the United States will co-operate "in counsel
and in action" with the countries fighting the central
powers. It will be war in which the United States will exert
"all its power and employ all its resources" to bring
Germany "to terms and end the war." The Congress
adopted the President's advice. Joint resolutions declaring the
existence of a state of war, in fact verging upon an outright
declaration of war and placing all the resources of the nation at
the disposal of the president to carry on the conflict, were
introduced in the Senate and House immediately after Mr. Wilson
ceased reading his historic address. -Chicago Record Herald.
"Armed neutrality is ineffectual enough at best; in such
circumstances and in the face of such pretensions it is worse
than ineffectual; it is likely one to produce what it was meant
to prevent; it is practically certain to draw us into the war
without either of the rights or the effectiveness of
belligerents. "There is one choice, we cannot make, that we
are incapable of making. We will not choose the path of
submission and suffer the most sacred rights of our Nation and
our people to be ignored or violated. The wrongs against which we
now array ourselves are not common wrongs; they cut to the very
roots of human life. "With a profound sense of the solemn
and even tragical character of the step I am taking and of the
grave responsibilities which it involves, but unhesitating
obedience to what I deem my constitutional duty, I advise that
the Congress declare the recent course of the Imperial German
government to be in fact nothing less than war against the
government and people of the United States. "That it
formally accept the status of belligerent which has thus been
thrust upon it and that it take immediate steps not only to put
the country in a more thorough state of defense, but also to
exert all its power and employ all its resources to bring the
government of the German empire to terms and end the war.
"If there should be disloyalty, it will be dealt with a firm
hand of stern repression; but if it lifts it head at all, it will
lift it only here and there and without countenance except from a
lawless and malignant few. "It is distressing and oppressive
duty, gentlemen of the Congress, which I have performed in thus
addressing you. There are, it may be, many months of fiery trial
and sacrifice ahead of us. "It is a fearful thing to lead
this great peaceful country into war, into the most terrible and
disastrous of all wars, civilization itself seeming to be in the
balance, but the right is more precious than peace and we shall
fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our
hearts-for democracy, for the right of those who submit to
authority to have a voice in their own governments, for the
rights and liberties of small nations, for a universal dominion
of right by such a concert of free people as shall bring peace
and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free.
To such a task we can dedicate our lives and our fortunes,
everything that we are and everything that we have with the pride
of those who know that the day has come when America has been
privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles
that gave her birth and happiness and the peace which she has
treasured. "God helping her, she can do no other."
-From the President's address to Congress.
Purchased The Moore Brothers Garage
Mr. Jas. H. Belvel, ----?----citizen and mechanic,
------?-----his family in the Mass ---?-the east part of town,
---?---- took possession of the garage, business building and
stock of acessories, owned by the Moore Bros. Located on the
southeast corner of the square, last Monday and the new firm will
be known as "The Belvel & Son's Garage Co." Mr.
Belvel is a good mechanic himself and a straight, honorable,
conscientious business man, who will conduct this business along
those lines, the only, innovations we understand will be that the
firm intend to do all business on a strictly cash basis, which
will enable them to do repair work and business cheaper than
could be done otherwise. The mechanical department will be in
charge of "Red" Grant of Trenton, Mo. Who is a through
mechanic and a first class workman and all work done by him will
be fully guaranteed. The new firm will also carry a full line of
automobile accessories and repair supplies which will be sold at
very reasonable prices. Belvel & Son's will be pleased to
have all automobile owners and others call and get acquainted
with them and inquire in regard to their method of doing
business. We have not learned what the Moore Bros. contemplate
doing, but understand they will return to their large farm
southwest of town and engage in farming, the same business they
followed before they purchased the garage here about a year ago.
Ice Took Davis City Mill Dam With It
On last Friday the ice in the river went out and with it also
went about 70 feet of the Frazier Bros. Mill dam. The ice gorged
above the dam and there was not water enough to carry the ice
over and it crushed the dam down and after that it was short work
for the ice and water to tear out about half the dam. The going
out of the dam is to be regretted by all as the pleasures of
boating and fishing will be of little good until the dam is
rebuilt. Frazier Bros. will run the mill just as they are now
running it by steam power. They don't know whether they will
repair the dam or not and if they do the work will not begin
until late in August --Leon Reporter.
Sold Store at Garden Grove
"Chick" Varney, who traded for the large general store
of Northrup Bros. at Garden Grove a few weeks ago, swapped it off
last week. We did not learn the name of the parties to whom he
sold the stock, but understand that he secured a fine 200 acre
farm near Tinglely, Iowa, in the deal "Chick" is some
pumpkin when it comes to swapping.
Troop Train Passes Through Lineville
On last Thursday, afternoon about 4 o'clock a train filled with
soldiers passed through Lineville over the Rock Island railway,
and from addresses thrown off by some of the soldier boys we
learn that the train was probably carrying the 23rd Ohio regiment
on their way from the Mexican border to their home in Ohio.
SOCIAL NOTES
The Embroider Club met with Mrs. Anna Haver at her home on East
Line Street on last Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-three members were
present. Officers were elected for the coming six months as
follows: President, Mrs. Maud Lovett; Vice-President, Mrs. E. R.
Belvel; Secretary, Mrs Martin Duncan; Treasurer, Mrs. Frances
Nightengale. Club will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Bird May.
Mrs. B. B. Bragg was hostess to the members of the Friday Club
last week. The guests of the Club were Mrs. Nicewander, Mrs.
Viola Whan, Mrs. Effie Lovett, Mrs. A. E. Jarvis, and Mrs Ferral
Rockhold. A delicious luncheon with decorations, in harmony with
Easter, effectualy carried out, were served.
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-Cecil Bragg celebrated his 12th birthday on last Saturday
afternoon by inviting several of his boy friends to spend the
afternoon. Ice cream and cake were served and all report a good
time.
-Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Lovett entertained at dinner last Sunday at
their home Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lovett, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Craney
and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Saylors.
-Mrs. L. C. Lewis entertained the Merrymakers at her home on West
Third Street last Monday afternoon.
Recovering Nicely From Operation
Ralph Massey, who was taken to Centerville by his parents several
weeks ago, where an operation was performed upon him for the
relief of an aggravated case of appendicitis, mention of which
was made in the Tribune at the time, was able to be brought here
the fore part of last week and taken out to the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Massey in Jefferson township, where
he is reported to be recovering as rapidly as could be expected.
In his case, as in many others of like nature, the cause of the
trouble was found to have been the accumulation of foreign
substances in the appendix. On examination of the appendix by the
physicians after the operation on young Massey, it was found too
contain a small, hard, round, rocklike formation about the size
of a pear, which was the cause of his intense suffering, before
he found relief by the operation.
Death of Mrs. C. W. Bolster
Mrs. W. P. Sullivan of East Line Street, received a telegram
Sunday forenoon from Mrs. Elsie Porter announcing the death of
her mother, Mrs. Emma Bolster, which occurred at San Antonio,
Texas, Saturday evening, March 31st, the cause of her death being
concussion of the brain which resulted from a fall she sustained
a few days previous. It is presumed the remains will be taken to
Aransas Pass, Texas, for burial, beside the remains of her
husband who died about two years ago and was buried in a cemetery
at that place. The many friends of the family at this place,
where they lived so many years, will be grieved to learn of her
untimely death. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs.
Elsie Porter and Mrs. Eva Fields, both of Aransas Pass, Texas and
a son, Oscar Bolster, whose address we did not learn.
Another Fire At Garden Grove
Garden Grove suffered another bad fire at an early hour Tuesday
morning, when the big livery barn of J. J. McClung, Charles
Fisher's barn and a number of small outbuildings were destroyed.
Earl Wagner lost four head of fine horses, which he had in the
Fisher barn and an auto owned by George Roberts stored in the
barn was burned. The total loss amounts to about $7,000, only
partially insured. Garden Grove has no fire protection and the
citizens are considerably agitated over their many fire losses -Leon
Reporter.
School Notes
- Ruby, Lester and Ruth Morket of 7th, 6th, and 4th grades leave
for their new home in northeast Wyoming this week.
- Hazel Kindred of the 3rd grade has left school to help with
spring work.
- The track team have made a 300 yard track around the school
house for track work, however, the grades got quite a little
enjoyment out of it. The boys are also practicing pole-vaulting.
- Rush Lovett of the 2nd grade is very sick.
- This week is test week again. This is the last test week before
examination week as there are only six weeks left.
- The 8th grade is publishing a newspaper this week. All features
appearing in a regular newspaper will be represented. Visitors
will be welcome to hear it read Friday afternoon.
M. E. Church Notes
Don't forget the special prayer meeting on Friday evening. This
will be appropriate to the event of Calvary.
Next Sunday morning at 8:30 A special Easter service will be
held. This will be the plan of the old time Love Feast and will
be concluded with the sacrament of the Lord's supper. All
welcome.
Sunday School at the regular hour, Lesson "Jesus Raises
Lazarus From the Grave." We are expecting a large attendance
for this Easter lesson.
Morning service at 11. The choir will sing an anthem and Mrs. K.
R. Huff will sing a solo. The pastor will preach on the subject
"The Resurrection of Life."
Evening service will be given entirely by the Sunday School
children, and they will present a fine program, commencing at 8
o'clock. Remember we extend you a welcome to all our services.
Regular service at Elm Chapel at 3 o'clock.
Lineville Horse and Mule Sale
There will be another horse and mule sale, Tuesday, April 10th,
at Hardy Wasson's Sale Barn. At the last sale we sold over 60
head of horses. Horses sold higher than they have for some time.
We will have a hundred head of horses or more for the next sale
and are making an extra effort to have the best buyers here the
country affords. Now Mr. farmers if you have any horses to sell
no matter what kind, anything from 4 years old up to as big as
they grow, get them ready and consign them for this sale as this
will be the best time to get the high dollar. Don't forget the
date, Tuesday, April 10, 1917. -Hardy Wasson, Mgr
New Skin Game Reported at Liberty
A new and despicable variety of thieving is recounted by the
Liberty Advance. A team of horses, valued at $200, was missed
from the J. R. Peters farm, southwest of Liberty. A week's
tireless search resulted in finding the dead bodies of the stolen
horses in a dense thicket. Both animals had been skinned. In the
same thicket were 15 other carcasses, of horses. All had been
skinned and it appears that the thefts were made solely for the
hides of the animals -Princeton Post.
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Mrs. Frank Farquahar of Leon, came Thursday and visited at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. I. M. Lovett until Sunday when Mr..
Farquahar and son, William drove over and returned home Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Lucinda Hammond
Lucinda Catherine Wasson, was born in Illinois, September 30,
1885, and died at Jet, Okla., March 20, 1917, aged 81 years, 6
months, and 20 days. The funeral services were conducted at the
M. E. Church Thursday, March 22, conducted by Rev. F. F. Linden
and Mrs. C. N. Jett, followed by internment in the Thralls
cemetery by the side of her departed husband, who died nine years
ago. The six pallbearers and the two flower girls were all
grandchildren of the deceased. At the age of four years she
removed with her parents from Illinois to Lineville, Iowa. She
was married to Benjamin F. Hammond, November 3(?), 1859. To this
union seven children were born, five girls and two boys, all of
whom are now living except one girl who died in infancy. Of her
progeny now living are six children, nineteen grandchildren and
fifteen great grandchildren. She was converted in early life and
joined the United Brethren church and remained a member of same
until her death. From Lineville, Ia, she moved with her husband
to Oklahoma in March, 1901 where they spent the latter part of
their forty-eight years of married life together. The children
who survive her are; Mrs. C. J. Anderson, Mrs. J. D. Sears, and
Miles L. Hammond, all of Jet; Mrs. C. W. Shultz of Attica, Kans.;
Rev. Mrs. J. V. Crofford of Billings, Okla. And J. D. Hammond.
Reader of the Tribune for 45 Years.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sparks of Clio and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Able of
Allerton were visiting and transacting business in Lineville last
Thursday. The Tribune editor enjoyed a pleasant visit
from the former while they were in town. Mr. Sparks is among the
few now living who has been a regular subscriber of the Tribune
since its organization, Oct. 1872 - almost 45 years. It is those
friendships which have stood by us all these years of good and
bad report, that causes the editor's heart to overflow and which
gives him renewed vigor and courage to continue in the difficult
task of trying to publish a newspaper under the present
discouraging financial and trade conditions.
Opens New Garage
Mr. Frank Vorhees, that prince of good fellows and first class
automobile mechanic, who has been in the mechanical department of
the Elk Garage for the past 3 ½ years, has rented the Brooks
building on the South Side, and opened a garage of which he will
be sole owner and proprietor. Mr. Vorhees left Tuesday morning
for Des Moines where he will purchase a full line of accessories,
tools, etc. on the arrival of which he will be ready for
business, and we have no doubt but what he will secure all the
work he can take care of.
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Mr. G. H. Wallace, a former well known stock buyer of this place
came up last week from Kansas City, where he has been residing
for the past few months, and will remain for a short time
visiting friends and looking after business matters.
Meals to Cost Fifteen Cents.
After July 4th the county will pay Sheriff Saling 15 cents for
each meal served prisoners in the county jail. The present
charges for the meal is 12 ½ cents. The bill making the increase
was signed by Governor Harding Monday. It has been claimed by the
sheriffs who were interested in the passage of the bill that
because of the increased cost of foodstuffs prisoners could not
be fed for 12 ½ cents a meal. The bill also allows sheriffs to
charge 10 a mile for traveling expenses for serving certain
classes of papers. The present fee for such service is five cents
a mile. -Humeston Era.
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Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Molleston, their two younger children, and
Mrs. Frances Nightingale drove to Humeston Sunday and visited
during the afternoon the family of H. F. Curie.
Work on the Trail
John Mobley, road supervisor of the Dunkin district has certainly
proven himself worthy of the confidence placed in him by his
constituency while serving in the capacity just mentioned. He can
get the most road work for a dollar of any man of my knowledge.
Mr. Mobley owns one of the best autos on route 3. He also owns a
good farm in Oklahoma. He has been fair and honest with the whole
district and on his own road he has donated much money and work.
The following money and work was donated in the improvement of
the Powersville, Cleopatra, Lineville and Saline trail; John
Mobley, $157.00; W. S. Vinzant 65.00; W. O. Mullinnix 25.00;
Hazzard Litton 25.00; Earl Calbreath 5.00; George Williams 1.50;
Bryan Vinzant 1.50; Grove Vinzant 1.00; Jerome Mobley 3.00; Lloyd
Vinzant 3.00; Walter Yingling 1.50; Orval Mobley 3.00; Oliver
Williams 9.00; State of Missouri 130.00. This money was spent in
concrete bridge work, pulling down hills, grading and blasting up
stumps and the result is a splendid auto trail, largely increased
land values and a more happy and prosperous vicinity. Citizens
like the above named are community builders worth while -Mercer
Signal
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Mr. Dick Barber, a former will known resident of this place,
arrived Saturday morning for an extended visit with his numerous
relatives and friends here and in the vicinity of the Springs,
the neighborhood in which he was raised. Dick left here about
five years ago and settled with his family near Nevada, Mo. where
he has since resided. Dick is not so very well pleased with
southern Missouri as a place in which to live and make money. He
states that that section is a fine fruit country, but when it
comes to actual farming it does not in any way compare with the
north part of the state or Iowa.
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Mr. and Mrs. Morg Moore are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine
little son born at their home 4 miles west of town last Thursday.
Planted 12500 Strawberry Plants
Geo. Mullinax, the banker, has received by express 12500
strawberry plants, which he intends to plant on his farm at the
edge of town. Mr. Mullinax already has a patch containing over
two thousand plants. In all there will be about four acres of
ground. Most of the plants are of the ever bearing variety which
are famous for their productiveness -Princeton Telegraph
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Alex Laughlin of this place and Mr. Sol Brown, south of town, are
among those who have purchased new automobiles during the past
week or ten days. The former's being a 1917 model Ford touring
car, purchased through the Ford agency at this place and the
latter a 1917 model Buick touring car purchased through the Buick
agency at Princeton.
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Mr. J. M. Overton has workmen engaged this week putting a new
gravel roof on his business block on the northwest corner of the
square.
Cemetery Association Elect Officers
At the Cemetery Association meeting at the F. & M. Bank
parlors on Friday, March 30th, the following officers were
selected for the ensuing year; Mrs. Effie Lovett, Pres.; Mrs
Hallie Halle, Vice Pres.; Mrs Nona Austin, Rec. Sec'y.; Mrs Duie
Rockhold, Cor. Sec'y.; Mrs Flora Mullenix, Treas.; Work Committee
- Mrs. Nellie Greenlee, Mrs. Lizzie Sullivan, Mrs. Grace Belvel.
Mr. Jas. Belvel was hired as Caretaker for the year.
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Mr. M. E. Hughes of the neighborhood southeast of Clio, took the
train at Lineville last Friday for Stanberry, Mo., where he will
visit a sister and family for a short while. On his return from
Missouri Mr. Hughes expects to start on an overland automobile
trip to the northwest country in company with a cousin who
resides at Des Moines.
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Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Hawkins, Mrs. Greta Barr, Mrs. John Thomas,
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Barr and Mrs. Laurefice Young attended the
funeral of Mrs. Smith Bellows, an aged and well respected citizen
of Lineville Thursday. Mrs. Bellows was an early settler in
Morgan Township and went through all the incidents of pioneer
life. -Leon Journal.
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Mr. and Mrs. J-fthy Ewing moved from the residence they have been
occupying on West Third Street for some months to the John T.
Duncan farm home a mile east of town last week. Mr. Ewing has
been employed by Mr. Jas. H. Duncan to do farm work for him
during the ensuing season.
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Edgar Phillips, who was called to Cody, Wyo. A week or more ago
by the serious illness of his brother-in-law, Rev. F. M.
Stephenson, returned home on Monday afternoon. He reports Rev.
Stephenson somewhat better when he left which will be good news
to the many friends of the family here.
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Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Nicewander, who have been living in furnished
rooms at the Mr. Neill home on West Hill, have rented the
residence property on West Third Street recently vacated by Mr.
and Mrs. Ratha Ewing and will move there the fore part of next
week.
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Miss Clella Hamilton of the neighborhood five miles west of town,
visited several days of his week in Lineville, the guest of Miss
Lounita Hammond.
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The First National Bank have a number of rag doll seed corn
testers which they are distributing among their customers free.
If you have not secured yours by this time you had better hurry.
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Rev. H. E. Ryan and Geo. W. Warner left Wednesday morning for
Breckenridge, Mo. where they will attend the M. E. Church South
District Conference as delegates from the Lineville church.
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-Miss Elsie Fanning of Mercer visited Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Lena Vinzant.
-Mrs. L. C. Lewis returned Sat. morning from a two weeks visit at
Lindon, Kas., and Kansas City.
-You will miss the most wonderful film story in the world if you
do not see "The Spoilers" at the Orpheum next Monday
evening.
-Mr. Wm. Scott came down form Clio last week and visited a few
days with his brother, Clay Scott and family of West Hill.
-Mrs. J. H. Hooker of Mercer, is visiting relatives and friends
in Lineville this week.
-"A Fool's Paradise" --By Ivan Abramson, a society
drama in six parts at the Orpheum Saturday evening, April 7th.
-Mr. and Mrs. Clalud McLain are rejoicing over the arrival of a
fine baby boy at their home, 1 mile south west of Lineville,
Monday night.
-"The Spoiler" --Rex Beache's wonderful story of
Alaskan life at the Orpheum Monday evening, April 9th.
-Mrs. E. E. Bay of near Mercer and J. L. Bay and family of
Lineville, were guests at the J. C. Bay home in Allerton last
Sunday. Mrs. E. E. Bay is our townsman's mother and J. L. Bay is
a brother.-Allerton News.
-Tickets for the Monday's show, "The Spoilers" can be
secured by phoning the manager. Get them early. Positively only
one show.
-Mr. Charles Orabaugh of near Des Moines spent Sun in Lineville,
the guest of Miss Eleanor Bemis.
-Mrs. A. L. Rockhold returned home Sunday after spending the
winter in Chicago with her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Wisehart.
-Rush Lovett, the 8 year old son of Dr. and Mrs. I. M. Lovett,
has been very sick the past week at their home on West Third
Street, with pneumonia, but is reported much improved at this
writing.
-The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, who live
on the Keller farm over in Morgan township, 7 miles northwest of
Lineville, Monday night, and left them a fine, little boy baby.
Harness and Shoe Shop - Under F. & M. Bank
-John Hadle, Proprietor Carry a good line of Collars, Halters,
Strap Work, Harness and Harness hardware, also pads of all kinds,
Curry Combs, Brushes, Whips, Fly Nets, and Horse Covers. Oiling
and repairing a specialty. Also all kinds of Shoe Repairing at
prices that are right. John Handle, Lineville, Iowa.
CLIO NEWS
-A large audience Monday evening at the Methodist church greeted
Rev. A. E. Jervis of Lineville. C. K. Corkill of Allerton and C.
D. Cottingham, our pastor, who spoke in eloquent and convincing
manner of the new financial plan of the M. E. Church. The Church
lighting system has been out of use for several sessions and new
parts ordered. While we are in semi-darkness, fortunately the
repairs arrive in time for this meeting. The Sabbath morning
services were conducted by a class of seven young ladies, led by
the pastor's wife. They had made ample preparations and rendered
excellent services.
-The council of Clio in absence of Mayor Cisler, who has removed
from Clio, was presided over Monday night by Councilman A.
Shriver.
-H. C. Paddock was appointed to fill the Mayor's vacation.
-Paul Souder shook the Clio dust from his shoes Monday and left
for Austin, Minn., where he enters the motor works in the Railway
Department.
-We were privileged to greet our friend and comrade, W. B. Scott,
who came up from Lineville neighborhood to visit his son and
friends. Then he will go to Nebraska to visit with his daughter.
-Attorneys Orton and Kesterson of Princeton stopped in Clio
Saturday on legal business while enroute for Corydon.
-Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lathrop were in St. Joseph, Mo. last week,
buying a fine lot of dry goods and millinery, which are now
arriving for the spring and summer market.
-Andrew J. Lewis has purchased of Mrs. Louisa Lane the north
three acres of her land in Clio, with her stable which he is
moving there on, Consideration $600.
BRACEWELL
-Phil Nickels, a relative of Sinclairs here died at Corydon last
week and Sinclair's have gone there to attend the funeral.
-Clay's came up to Joe Clay's Saturday night to visit over
Sunday.
-W. M. Knapp and son were up from near Allerton and put in their
oats last week. They still have more ground which they will put
in if they can't succeed in renting it.
-James Flynn took off a car load of fat hogs last week.
-Doc Clay has been to work near his father's last week.
-A. A. Snow and Virgil were in a run-away last week. The wagon
was upset. The boy jumped out before it happened but the old man
was to slow and was thrown out pretty violently and bruised up,
but there was but little damage done.
-A. A. Snow broke about four acres of meadow recently.
-Oats are being put in all over the country.
-The fore part of the week there was a mock trial held at Marion
Bright's. Harlan Nickell was placed on trial charged with cutting
a bee tree on Bud Zimmerman's land. A. A. Snow was prosecuting
attorney with Robt. Moore assisting. Nickell was defended by Ott
Moore and Dal Rose. Nickell was acquitted.
-Friday night a discussion was held at the Elm school house
"Resolved -----was policy to arm American ships against
German submarines." The affirmative speakers were Ott Moore,
Jas. Shaw and Mrs. Abraham Jordan. The negative were A. A. Snow,
Curren Bright and Robert Moore. Quite an interesting time was
had, but the speech of Mrs. Abe Jordan was the surprise and
admiration of all present. She said she had nothing against the
German people, but against Kiserism of the German government. In
fact she herself had a German ancestry and among other things,
she specially appealed to our German born citizens to resent the
German oppression now even attempting to reach across the ocean
against free America for it was virtually the same oppression
that had driven them to seek a free asylum on American soil from
German tyranny.
-Granma Bracewell, mother of Ed Bracewell, died at her home in
Allerton last week.
LOGAN CHAPEL
-Mrs. Sam Fenton visited homefolk last Wednesday and her sister,
Mrs. Ula Johnson accompanied her home to spend a few days.
-T. J. Stevens spent the past week at the home of his son, Alfred
and family.
-Jess Rose spent Sunday night with Perry Wilson and was
accompanied home Sunday by Perry, who was entertained at the Rose
home that day.
-Mrs. Susie Sinclair spent a few days the past week at the home
of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hamilton.
-Wednesday afternoon quite a number of visitors were present at
the Ladies Aid to help celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs.
Frank Shockey, Mrs. Maggie Perkins and Mrs. Gertie Jewett, all
the ladies being members of the Aid Society. A social good time
was enjoyed by all after which refreshments were served and new
officers were elected for the coming year.
-Lola Judd and Charley Smith are engaged boring wells for farmers
in the vicinity of Pleasanton, Ia., this week.
-Visitors at the M. L. Logan home the past week were: Mrs. T. J.
Lovett, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Warner of Lineville, Sherman Judd and
family, Gene Drake and family, Guy Logan and family and Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Sinclair.
-Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hamilton and Gene Drake and family were
Sunday visitors at the Caroline Wilson home.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Massey spent Saturday night and Sunday with
relatives in Leon.
-Mrs. Levi Richards and children, spent a few days the past week
at the Sherman Judd home.
-Sunday School was reorganized at the Chapel Sunday, April 1st
with the following officers: Supt. Russel Dick; Asst. Supt. Elsie
Drake; Sec'y Miss Dora Johnson; Asst. Sec'y. Mrs. Lily Dick;
Treas. Mrs. Alma Logan; Librarians, Miss Ita Johnson and Wayne
Drake. All are invited to attend Sunday School every Sunday at 10
o'clock.
-Mrs. Sherman Judd and daughters Misses Allie and Della and Mrs.
Levi Richards spent Sunday at the Pixley home.
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-Mrs. Lottie Morket who was called to Lacona, Iowa, last Tuesdy
returned home, Sunday.
[submitted by C.A., October 2003]