Iowa Old Press

The Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne Co. Iowa
February 4, 1926
E. C. Varney, Publisher

Local News
Kinch Jones of Kansas City, came Tuesday for a visit.

Dr. H. S. Engle is a business visitor in Corydon today.

For Rent - two Farms Cash or grain - A. E. Jorden

Dress Gingham 10cts, while they last. Graham's Store -Mercer

See sale bills of Bill Hinds' sale Saturday of residence property and household goods.

Gerald "Kid" Bryan spent - the weekend with friends and relatives.

Valentines, PostCards and Folders at Molleston's Drug Store.

Lyle Bryan filled a pressing engagement in Cambria over the week-end.

O. O. Greenlee, local furniture dealer, spent the first of the week in Des Moines. Mr. Greenlee attended a committee meeting of the Iowa Funeral Directors getting ready for the big convention.

O. R. Parker is having a closing out sale February 10, 1926, at his farm 1 mile south of Allerton, Iowa. He is offering about 3000 bushels of good yellow corn.

The Mercer Checker Champions were humbled here last Wednesday evening by the local team by a one sided score. Return contests are to be played at Mercer tonight and Mercer swears vengeance.

Gene Byrd of Grand Canon and Mrs Frona Barr of Winslow, Arizona are here called by the serious illness of their relative Mrs.Wm. Phillips.

A. E. Lewis was in our office yesterday wearing a golden mile. The smile was made golden by 30 gold Crowns which had just been completed by Dr. H. L. Harris, local dentist.

E. C. Varney was a business visitor in Princeton, Friday.

Mesdames George Mullinax, J. C. Lomax and Alvin Mullinax were week end visitors at the Gladhart country home just south of town. Sunday evening the entire party were guests at the L. L. Litton home where they greatly enjoyed the Schuman-Heink musical program as brought in from New York over the radio.

Laughlin's Variety Store to New Location
G. F. Laughlin, proprietor of the Laughlin variety Store in South Lineville, has leased the building one door north of his present location and will move his stock of goods into the new location the first of the week. On account of a steadily growing volume of business, the present room was too small. After moving into the larger room, Mr. Laughlin will probably add other lines of goods. Starting with a small stock of shoes. some two years ago, other lines have been added and the business has prospered until larger quarters became
necessary.

To Jail for Assault
Upon a complaint being filed by Henry Burns with the Mayor last Saturday, Glen Ball was arrested by City Marshal Hartley and lodged in the city jail. After investigation by the Mayor the case was turned over to Justice of the Peace, Loyd Duden, who set 2 p.m. Saturday as a time of trial. At this time Ball entered a plea of guilty to a charge of assault and received a sentence of twenty days in the county jail at Corydon. Ball was taken to Corydon that evening to begin his sentence.

Leave for Southern Trip
Will and Henry Massey left Monday on No. 29 for a trip thru the southwest, Amarillo, Texas, will be visited. Returning via Topeka, Kans. Their mother lives at the former point. This trip will take the boys below the freezing zone which will be a relief from winter.

Laughing Gas
The Packards smile
The Pierces grin
The Buicks laugh till
Others come in,
The Flivvers giggle
And the Dodges roar
When they get Linevill Gas
They come back for more.

Hold Declamatory Contest
Nancy Spencer, Ethel Bryan and Florence Varney Win 1st Honors
The Declamatory contest of the Lineville schools was held in the high school auditorium last Wednesday evening. A large crowd was on hand and the very best of order and close attention to all of the rather long contests were given. In the Oratorical class Miss Nancy Spencer was the only contestant and on account of being storm bound in Leon was unable to take part in the contest. However, Miss Spencer will represent the school in the Oratorical class on Saturday evening, Feb 13 in the Sub County contest which will be held at Clio. Five towns-Clio, Allerton, Sewal, Seymour and Lineville will be represented in the contest. In the dramatic class of five, Miss Ethel Brya won first with "Angel's Wickedness" And Edith Krieder second with "The Old Nest." Miss Bryan will represent the school at Clio. In the Humorous class of seven, Miss
Florence Varney won first with, "Jane" and Paul Cole second with "At the Movies." The Judges were Miss Rank, principal of the Princeton high school, Mr. Rennells, English teacher of the Princeton high school and Rev. L. E. Wheeler of Mercer. The decisions of the judges were well received and gave general satisfaction. Miss Hudgel is to be highly commended for the training and coaching she gave the scholars who took part. It is to be hoped that Lineville will be well represented among the winners at Clio and also in the County Contest later.

Leave for California
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lovett, who recently sold their fine home in the north part of town to Mrs. Alta Lightwine and mother, Mrs. Ella Dailey, held a sale of household goods last Saturday, left yesterday on No. 29 for western points. A three weeks stop will be made in Pueblo, Colo., and from there the couple will go to the coast. They have not yet decided where they will make their future home.
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The violin recital given last Thursday evening by the pupils of Miss Martha Bliss Burkenholder, of Trenton, Mo. Who has been instructing a class here, Sept. 1., was attended by a very appreciative audience.From the very first number, which was a duet by Rosemary and Phyllis Molleston, who have taken only a few lessons, and which was greatly enjoyed by all to the final number, the pupils reflected the work of the teacher as well as their own. Two numbers which were greatly enjoyed were the sextet from Lucia and
"Marche Pontificale" by the ensemble.

In the District Court of the State of Iowa, and for Wayne County In the matter of the estate of Della Smith, Deceased. Notice of Appointment of Administrator, in Probate.
To whom it may concern: Notice is herby given that -------
----Dated this 2nd day of February, A. D. 1926.
C. W. Elson, Administrator of said Estate.

Car Wins Over R. R. Train.
"Curley" Byrd outruns Santa Fe Flyer over mountain road
"Curley" Harl Byrd former Lineville boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Byrd of this place was the victor in a race against a fast Santa Fe Express train last Tuesday night. Mrs Frona Parr of Winslow, Arizona an aunt of Mr. Byrd had been summoned by wire to Lineville on account of the serious illness of her mother in this city. As her train stopped in Gallup some seven minutes Harl met her at the depot and prevailed upon her to ride up to his home a few blocks distance to see Mrs. Byrd who was ill. They returned to the depot in good time
or Mrs. Parr to board her train but just as they arrived a freight train switched between them and the flyer and before they could detour the train pulled out. It was then the race between Auto and Express started. At full speed "Curley" drove through the night over the mountain roads to the next town 14 miles distant. But as the depot had recently burned the train did not stop. Again the race was on to the next station 18 miles distant and it was a race first Automobile then Express ahead. The race was finally won by the car and Mrs. Parr restored to her Pullman.. She had been missed by the train crew who had telegraphed back for searching parties, thinking she had fallen from the train. Harl is feeling pretty good over winning over the Crack Santa Fe Flyer.

Installation of Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No. 272
The following officers of the Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No 272 were installed January 28 by the District D. D. P. Mrs. C. E. Allred of Corydon and her degree staff consisting of Mrs. J. T. Ruddell, D.G. Marshall, Mrs J. R. Kent, D. G. Warden, Mrs. C. V. Webb, D. G. Sec'y.,Miss Sadie Partridge, D. G. Treas., Mrs. Della Sullivan, D. D. Guardian, Mrs. Jessie Moore, D. G. Chaplain. Mrs C. V. Webb. Mr C. E. Allred and Miss Sadie Carr were visitors. The officers installed were:
Nellie Murphy, N.G.; Nora Corder, V. G.; Stella Laughlin, Secretary; Katie Hubler, Treas.; Edna Barber. Con.; Esther Belvel, Warden: Mattie Krider, Chaplain; Blanch Vinzant, R.S.N.G.; Grace Lovett, L. S. N. G.; Nell
Jordan, O. G.; Rease Bryan, I. G.; Siddie Fisher, R. S. V. G.; Ella Daily, L. S. V. G.; Lela Hampton, Pianist.
After installation refreshments of sandwiches, pickles, salad, pie and coffee were served.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved brother and uncle, especially to thank Mr and Mrs. Otis Deishes. - Mr. And Mrs. George Johnson and family.

Open New Café
C. K. Marcusson has rented the McClain building on the east side of the square and is preparing to open up a Café. The interior has been refitted, shelves and counters built and otherwise improved. Mr. Marcusson plans to serve meals and short orders, cold and hot drinks.
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Mr. and Mrs. Virge Moore spent Sunday at the home of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Wash Drake. The evening was spent in listening to music brought in over the Af Water-Kent radio recently purchased at Phillips & Cain, local dealers.

Alec Nickels was a Corydon visitor the first of the week.

Wedding Bells Ring Out
Wm. Foreman, Retired Farmer Weds Old Acquaintance
A happy little romance culminated in the marriage of a couple of our older citizens in Corydon yesterday when Mrs. Barbara Hursey became the blushing bride of Wm. Foreman, well known retired farmer. Not to be stopped or delayed by bad weather, the happy couple motored to Corydon early yesterday where the knot was tied. Although some little delay was occasioned in procuring a license on account of the youthful appearance of the couple, every thing finally being explained to the clerk and the marriageable age sworn to.
The happy couple will make their home in Lineville where a comfortable home has been fitted out in fine style.

OBITUARY
Della R. Smith was born Nov 22, 1877 and departed this Jan. 26, 1926, age 48 years 2 months and 3 days. She was the youngest daughter of P. C. and Sarah Hampton.About twenty years ago she was converted and joined the Christian church and still held her membership there at her death. She told her friends during her sickness that she was ready to go, although she hated to leave her loved ones. Those left to mourn her loss are, her husband, three daughters, Letha Latham of Leavenworth, Kansas, Dorothy Bryan and Evelyn Smith of Lineville and a son Francis Stockman of Colorado. There are also three grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

I know not what the future hath,
Of marvel or surprise;
Assured alone that life and death
His mercy underlies.
And so beside the silent sea
I wait the muffled oar.
No harm from Him can come to me
On ocean or on shore."

Hogs Bring More Than Corn
Sam Thompson, well known farmer from the Woodland neighborhood, brought in two truck loads of hogs Monday that brought him some good money. The two truck loads brought $613.00 or more money than a neighbor received for a car of corn containing 40 wagons loads of corn. It looks like hog feeding is the
profitable way to cash the corn.

Second Hand Furniture Sells High
The sale of the Billy Lovett household goods held last Saturday, was marked by the high prices everything brought. In many instances articles brought more than they cost new. The sale was well advertised and Col. Gammill worked hard to get the high dollar.
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The local band were all out for practice Monday evening. Seventeen members are enrolled so far and this promises to be a big year for Mr. Logan and his musicians. Following is a list of the musicians and the instruments they play:
Tony Logan, Leader;
Cornets - Emery Belvel, Joe Duncan, Ralph Cain and Ray Rockey.;
Clarinets - Carl Harris, Earl Dean Lovett:
Saxaphones - Duane Lovett
Trombones - Edison Tallent, Ames Greenlee, Florence Varney.
Baritone - George Greenlee, Sam Davis.
Tenors - Happy Hawkins and Lyle Laughlin.
Bass - Frank May.
Drums - Billy Corder and Truman Wilson.
Mr. Logan has laid out some strict practice rules and by hard work expects to have one of the best bands the town ever boasted.

From Dram Shop to Church House
The Apostolic church has been moved into the Summers building, formerly occupied by Adams Drug Co. in South Lineville. Day by day in every way our town is getting better. When churches begin to take the place of drug stores, they are only getting things back where they belong in the community. Mr. Summers is to be highly commended in leasing the building for a church when he had several opportunities to rent it for other things, a drug store included. We hope that the good church folk will make their stay a long one and before they depart the entire community be thoroughly renovated and purified.

Salvation Army Drive On. Committees Appointed and Work Begun for Lineville Quota
Mr. S. M. Richmond of Des Moines, field representative for the Salvation Army was here the first of the week.
For the School Board, Jno. Rockey; for the American Legion, S. D. Varney; for finance, G. W. Molleston; for the churches, Rev. Meeker; and for the city, Mayor F. C. Varney. Plans were discussed and committees appointed to handle the drive which should be completed during the coming week. The following ladies of town: South Lineville and the square, Mesdames, John Hinds and Jimmy Moore; for the west part of town, Mesdames E. O. Luce and J. C. Rockhold; for the east Mesdames C. E. Lovett and Harless Brummett; for the north part of town, Mesdames Dudley Evans and Edgar Laughlin. As the Lineville quota is not large it is expected that it will be easily raised as everyone knows the many good things the Salvation Army has done and is doing.

CLIO
Tella Wasson was a Centerville caller last week.

J. C. Gardner and family from Vanila, Iowa is permanently located in Clio. We are all glad to have these fine people with us as Gardner is a good carpenter.

Edd Shell and wife had a fine time Sunday at her sisters, Mrs. Zimmerman in Corydon. Two birthday dinners and Mr and Mrs. Shell wedding anniversary.

John Preston and wife enjoyed the Country Club Wed. evening at their home.

Pet Cook called on Geo Souder Wed. and said he had 1700 eggs set.

Molley Jones enjoyed her 85 birthday Sunday, her children and grandchildren gathered around and all had a good time.

Grandma Souder has been on the sick list but is much improved at this time.

Ella Wyett is quite sick.

Little J. C. Quinn is not so well this week.

Rev Cunningham and family visited at the J. A. Gardner home Wed.

Twila Elsey has been bad sick this week.

Cravens and Fry shipped out a car of cattle Sat.

Fred Souder is on the sick list this week.

Clio School Notes
Marjory Brown of Indianola was a guest of Supt. Burch over the weekend

The High School Declamatory Contest held Sat night in the school hall was well attended. First places given were: Oraltororical - Reid Shelton, Dramatic - Wilma Hiltibidle, Humorous - Louie Cook. Miss Susan Fulton of Parson College acted as Critic Judge.

Margaret Waddle returned to School this week after being absent several days with tonsillitis.

Mrs Claudia Richards spent the week end at her home in Allerton.

The faculty gave a party Sat. night in honor of the Misses Susan Fulton and Major Brown.

The Eight grade Declamatory Contest will be held at the school hall Sat night Feb'y 6. Following is the program:
Dramatic - Tobe's Monument - Coy Cassey
Ole'Mistis - Maurice Oliver
Bobby Unwelcome - Gene Oliver
Skimsey - Lois Barr
Humorous - Her first Recital - Violet Marrick
Goblins - Earl Dunbar,
Biff Perkins Toboggan Slide - Maxine Rogers
The Whole Truth - Madeline Bloom
The Christian Soldiers - Anna Mae Shell
Miss Margaret Lawson of the Public speaking Department of Corydon H. S. will
set as critic judge.

Creed Fry and Earl Bloom has returned to school after a weeks absents.

We have definite proof spring is approaching as all the school boys are carrying pockets full of marbles. We suppose it won't be long until all the teachers will be well supplied.

Earl Dunbar returned to school Monday after a few days absence.

HOG CREEK
Mrs. Leila Rains and children were Lineville visitors Fri.

Earl Wilson and wife attended lodge at Lineville Tues night.

Eben Carter was a business caller in Lineville Sat.

We were very sorry to hear of the sudden death of Ed Johnson who was staying at the Otis Deisher home. He leaves a brother George O. Johnson who resides in this neighborhood. He was laid away in the cemetery at Lineville last Sunday. The bereaved have the sympathy of every one.

Eben Carver is working on the roads in this community.

LOGAN CHAPEL
Everett Vinzant and wife were visitors at the Perry Hinds and Harl Rockhold homes on Tues of last week.

Sherman Judd and wife, Nell, Judd and little son spent Wed last week at the John Wilson home.

Rease Logan, Ivan Vaughn and Jock Vaughn attended the horse and mule sale held at Princeton last Wed and report the sale a good one.

Cotton Jennings has been engaged the last two weeks in grinding feed and sawing wood up near Clio. This being done with Rease Logans tractor.

Those who visited at the Sherm Judd home the past week were; Nell Judd and son, Ollie Wilson, Dona Pixley, Everett Vinzant, and wife, George Judd and wife, Lela Judd and wife, and Cecil Duncan and wife.

Will Massey and brother Henry are preparing to leave some time this week for a short visit with their mother who lives in Amarillo. Texas.

We are glad to hear that Dutch Shira is able to be at home again and doing nicely.

UNION ITEMS
Will Mahoney called Sunday at Chas Brights.

George Hutchinson and Clell Hill had business at Leon Sat.

Verlin Johnson and wife are the proud parents of a baby girl, both mother and the baby are doing well.

Thelma McLaughlin visited at Ada Thomas Sun.

Opal Mark visited Sat and Sun at her home in Leon.

Mrs Rultie Smith is visiting at Nevada, Iowa with her daughter, Mrs Ralph Butler.

Franklin Smith and Bernard Hollinger were visiting in Mo. At night and Sun.

Jane Bright and Elfleeta Bright called on Mrs. Verlin Johnson one afternoon.

Several of the neighbors of this vicinity were entertained at the M. L. Harris home Friday night.

Emmett Lafollette called at the Roll McLaughlins Sun also at Chas Brights.

Mrs. Claude Beavers has been almost sick the past week with a cold.

Goldie Richarson called at Verlin Johnsons one day of this week.

Marjorie Beavers visited Sun at home.

Dr. Howard S. Engle - Dentist. Office: Front rooms over First National Bank

MT. OLIVE
We are glad to note that Paul Shira stood the operation and is able to be at home again after being in the Centerville hospital for the past two weeks.

Onel Keller and wife, Ben Logan and wife, Guy Logan and wife, and George McCarty and wife were Sun visitors at the P. Shira home.

We are also glad to note that John Wilson is getting along well. We hope he will soon recover.

Ray Johnston and wife are the proud parents of an 8 pound girl. All are doing fine. Victoria Robinson does the house work.

Mina McCarty has been visiting at the home of her son George the past few days.

Little Carol, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob McIntosh has been very sick the past week but is somewhat better now.

Francis Corder was on the sick list last week.

Elsie McClain visited with her friend Thelma Bryan Sat. night and Sun.

The roads were sure bad Sun. for the funeral and burial of Mr. Edd Johnson. The funeral being held at his brother , George Johnson near Woodland.

We are glad to know that Mrs. Nanie Vaugh is still improving.

SCHOOL NOTES
Mrs. Sophia Lovett donated some books to the library last week as they are moving to Calif.

Gene Byrd visited school Mon.

The following were eighth grade visitors Friday afternoon; Mrs. C. E. Lovett, Mrs Calbreath, Mrs Fred Daily and Clell Brummett.

Edison Tallent was absent from the Eighth Grade 3 days of last week because of illness.

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The Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa
February 18, 1926
E. C. Varney, Editor

LOCAL NEWS
Lep Painter was a Trenton visitor last week.

Attorney Telford Miles and W. E. Miles of Corydon were transacting business in Lineville last Tuesday.

Charley Shriver of Clio called at our office the first of the week and added his name to our list.

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Johnson of Valley Junction spent the week end at the John Kreider home.

Miss Lois Duden left Lineville on the Golden State Limited last Sunday morning enroute for her home in Los Angeles.

Mrs. Snyder of Des Moines, was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Lovett, last week.

J. L. Bay was a Kansas City visitor last week.

Rev. Meeker and Lem Belvel were Des Moines visitors one day last week.

Miss Lyllian Roberts of Fairfield was called here to judge the 8th grade declamatory contest and was the guest of Miss Beulah Hudgel while here.

Mrs. Elaine Hawkins very delightfully entertained the Friday Club last Friday. Dainty refreshments were served.

J. L. Bay, Tony Logan, J. T. May and G. W. Molleston were business visitors in Seymour Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs Jim Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Logan motored to Centerville one day last week.

Preaching next Sunday morning at Mt. Olive. In evening at Fairview, if the weather permits.-W. C. Rice

No use to sew when you can buy a Nice House Dress for only a Dollar at May's Store.

Mrs. Lucy Boyle of Centerville, Iowa , and old time resident of here and near here, returned to her home Monday after spending several days visiting with Mrs. E. R. Belvel and other friends.

We have just learned that Hazel Hubler of Lineville, has graduated from the Shorthand Course of the Capital City Commercial College, Des Moines. She will receive her diploma at the annual commencement exercises on the evening of Feb 25. Miss Hubler is now employed with the Town Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Des Moines.

DANCE
The dance, held at May's Hall Tuesday night, was a great success. A large crowd attended and all had a fine time. The local orchestra furnished excellent music. We wish to announce that there will be another dance here next Tuesday night, Feb 23. Everyone invited. A good time assured.

The A. D. Curry Sale advertised in this paper last week for Thursday Feb 18 was postponed until Tuesday Feb23.

Izola Painter and Shirley Swan were Princeton visitors last week.

Gwynn Hawkins of Des Moines, drove down and spent a few days with relatives.

Dr. I. M. Lovett, Jack Cranney and Chas. Saylors were Corydon visitors Monday.

Mrs. Boatwright and children are spending the week in Des Moines visiting her daughter.

Miss Madge Duden returned to her work in St Paul last Sunday morning.

Mrs. Low Belvel is ill at her home in the north part of town.

Mary Gaskill is suffering from an attack of flu at the Gaskill home in the north part of town.

Mr. and Mrs. Lem Belvel spent several days last week in Des Moines where Mr. Belvel attended the Retail Hardware Convention. They made the trip by motor, stopping over at Greenfield, Iowa, for a visit with their daughter, Mildred.

Max Molleston of this city, a student at Chillicothe Business College, accompanied by Messrs Sharp Harding, Delphin O'Gee and Harry Chief Kernal, his roommate from Oklahoma, motored up Saturday for a short visit with home folks.

Jno Krieder, mail carrier on No. 1 is carrying mail under handicap these days, having suffered a broken rib a few days ago while connecting some gas pipes. But it takes more than a broken bone to stop John Krieder.

Tho' Bedfast Mayor Holds Court
Although the Mayor has been confined to his bed for the past week, suffering from an attack of flu and threatened pneumonia, he had to hold court Saturday night. A young fellow from Des Moines was arrested by City Marshal Hartley, charged with drunkeness and disturbing the peace. A fine of $20.00 and costs were assessed.

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Vern Peterson at Blythedale, Mo., last Wed. the Peterson's have many acquaintances here as it will be remembered that Mr. Peterson was employed by the Lineville Creamery last summer. The Tribune joins Mr. Peterson's friends in sympathy of his loss

Miss Margie McClain is one of those whose names appear on the honor roll of Central College, Fayette, Mo., for the semester which ended last week. This means that Miss McClain's grades averaged "S" or better. Miss McClain is a Freshman in Central this year and is a young lady of sterling worth.

The eighth grade declamatory contest was held in the high school auditorium last Friday night before a large crowd. All the numbers were good and well received. Eddie Petty won first over all on "I Am an American" and Gladys Brummett, second over all on "The Passion Flower." Miss Lyllian Roberts of Fairfield, judged the contest.

"DO YOU KNOW"
G. W. Molleston, progressive business man of our city will adopt the "Do You Know", slogan which was so successfully used by the Kansas City Star a year or so ago. Mr. Molleston says advertising is merely informing the public of what you offer for sale, service, etc. and will in his advertising give you something
worth while to think about and should know. He will use these slogans exclusively in advertising the First National Bank, Lineville Electric Co. his Loan and Insurance business, and possibly in some articles advertising our City, he being a member of the advertising committee of the Commercial Club.

School Notes
The Freshman class sent Vern Hessaltine some flowers last week as he is very ill. The Seniors also sent Lewis Bryan of their class some flowers, who is absent from school because of illness.

Isabelle Murphy started back to school today. She had been absent from the Third Grade quite awhile because of illness.

The following pupils were absent from the Fourth Grade Monday; Mary Gaskill and Arden Williams; From the Third Grade, Fred Hadle and Quidinne Sears.

Last Monday the high school was given an Iowa test on English Essentials. This test, was sent out by the Iowa State University. The highest score made was by Carleton Austin, Virginia Laughlin, second, and Kathryn Wasson, third.

At the meeting of the Dramatic Club last Wed., they chose their officers, they were all Seniors. The President is William Ellis; Vice Pres. Laura Bay; Secretary, Paul Bryan; Treasurer, Adra Hawkins. The club selected pins, which they are entitled to after so much work in the club and the small price of the pin.
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Solomon Brown and family left on Tuesday by auto for Fowler, Colo, where they will make their home the coming summer. They are making the trip in a new Chevrolet car purchased from Phillips & Cain, local dealers. We regret very much to lose the excellent family and trust they will be with us again next winter.

Obituary
Sarah Narcissus Jane Duncan was born in Mercer County, Missouri, Jan 7, 1842 and died at her home in Lineville, Iowa, Feb 7, 1926, aged 84 years and 1 month. She was married to Charles Wakefield in 1862. Four children were born to this union, one son and three daughters. One daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Duden
died in 1900 and the son, Clysses Colfax, died in early childhood. Those surviving are Mrs. Nellie Greenlee of Lineville, Ia., and Mrs. Lutitia Hutchinson of Pleasanton, Ia. She was married to T. M. Laughlin in 1886 who preceded her in death.Mrs. Laughlin was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church in the year 1886. For many years she served her church earnestly and effectively as a member of the Ladies Aid.
For more than two years she had been in failing health. The two daughter, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, many near of kin with a host of friends are bereft. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by the pastor of the church and the body was laid beside that of the husband of her youth.
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Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davis motored to Mercer the first of last week where Mr. Davis will work at the barber trade.

Chas. Saylors of San Leandro, Calif. arrived Friday to look after business affairs.

John Bay and family of Des Moines drove down and spent over Sunday in Lineville with relatives.

Walter McCoy of Des Moines, visited N. M. Engle last week. Mr. McCoy is connected with the Oakland Automobile Co. of Des Moines.

The W. A. Cherry family of South Lineville, left the last of the week. Mrs. Cherry will visit in Corydon for a few weeks while Bill left for Kansas City Monday where he has a position in the Railway Mail service.

The Sub County Declamatory Contest was held in Clio last Saturday evening. By decision of the Judge, Manford Niday of Allerton, won first in the Oratorical "The Illusion of Equality", Reid Shelton of Clio, second, with "Spartacur to the Gladiator." Laura Yohe of Allerton, won first in Dramatic "The Gypsy Flower Carrier." Joe Wright of Seymour, second, "The Finger of God." Margaret Meredith of Allerton, won first in Humerous "Johnnie Gets Ready for Company", Florence Varney of Lineville, second, "Jane." Mr. Joseph Gifford of Drake University was the judge. The winners of this contest will go to Corydon next Saturday night for the county contest.

Dr. Harris, who underwent an operation for Hernia in Centerville Hospital last week, is recovering nicely and is expected home today. This will be good news for his many friends.

Letter from Dr. Sturmer
Shenandoah, Iowa, Feb 16, 1926.
Edward Varney, Lineville, Iowa.
My dear Edward:
I do insist that you acquaint your many subscribers by a front-page insertion to the effect that Henry Field Seed and Nursery Co. of Shenandoah is giving away over $2500 worth of prizes during the anniversary of the Field Company. I have seen the $1500 tractor and have learned today from reliable source that a six-cylinder car has been added to the many prizes, consisting of innumerable articles as radios by the half dozen or more, Horner Harmonicas by the bushel, candy unlimited, incubators and it does seem that there will be a prize for everybody who conforms with the sending of a telegram on the 22nd or 23rd of February stating that the sender is wanting in on the prizes. The only charge is the amount of the telegram the sender sends. Give this a little publicity for the benefit of any or all who care to trust to fortune as the knocker, who we are told knocks but once, may be enroute stopping long enough to leave his card of good luck to the Greenlee's, Jack Molleston, Jay Phillips and Cain, Robert Probst, Harold Rockhold, Joe Clay and see no reason why Doc, the Sinclair man should not fall heir to a gallon measure, but nevertheless, tell Scott to send message for Jean and Joan. Tell Pat to get busy, altho' I am not certain whether there is a perambulator in the bunch of prizes or not. Lige Wright I hope sends a telegram and at least gets a mouth harmonica as
an adjunct to the band for the coming summer concerts. I have forgotten our good congenial John Rockey. You tell him personally and while you're doing this tell Joe May to jar loose of some of the Bob Molleston's bank money and send a telegram and sign it Carl Shriver. I do know that Burr with his shiny coupe will send in as from the past experience with musicians, they'll take a chance on anything. So here's to Burr and the rest of the band men including Charley Davis. Although not a bandsman, but his association with Tony would at least allow one to assume that he could jerk a Jews harp. Some of our other good friends, take for instance Doc Engle. Tell him to lay off and take another chance. Never mind tapping for oil and coal, but
he's considering adding a new car and it may be that Providence might shake his hand and fix up the six-cylinder for him.
Yours, for the announcement on the front page with a large heading. I am for you and yours as ever.
Dr. Leo Sturmer.

25 Years Ago
-Go to Otto Priegel's for best fresh oysters, served in all styles or in bulk for home use.
-Remember Dr. Hester, the Osteopath, is located at the Wallace Hotel. You cannot afford to ignore your ailments too long.
-Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Simpson are visiting Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Watkins at Memphis, Mo., and are expected home tomorrow.
-City Marshall, Gid Evan, has a new electric torch. By touching a spring he can throw electric light rays into a dark room, alley or corner and illuminate it as light as day.

Clio Locals
Mrs. (?). Oliver and family took Sunday dinner with Edgar Johnson's.

J. W. Trueblood and wife had a fine dinner at J. Lewises Sun.

Mrs. Browning, our Central lady is not so well.

Ann Ames took Sun dinner at Geo. Souders.

Ione Smith from Allerton is visiting her aunt, Ann Ames.

Mrs. Jack Lewis visited at Olivers and Dr. Jones Mon.

Alice Gardiner and her 2 daughters visited at the Geo Souder home, Mon

Charles Shriver and Mrs. Geo Souder made a trip to Lineveille, Fri morning.

Sherm Sharr and wife and Mrs. Roy Greely and daughter visited at the J. C.Gardner home Sun.

Ester Hutchinson and Lucy Sharr visited at the Mike Sharr home Sun.

Melva Amos and family moved to their farm south of Clio last Thursday.

New Zion
Morris Swingle and family and Dell Vinzant and family spent Sun at Oscar Hartley.

Glen Bain and family spent Sun. at Virge Cox.

D. A. Nivens of Pleasanton is visiting his sister, Mrs. Jimmie Cox.

Orpha Cooper spent the week end at the home of Charles Richarson.

Wedding bells came near ringing out in these parts not long ago.

Monroe Brown and Clyde Hollars were in these parts Sun evening.

Every body had a good time at the Alex Smith party Sat. night.

Bill Alley and wife visited with Walter Dy--- at Princeton over Sun

Virg Ragan visited at Clell Hunters Sun.

Bill Derry and wife will start for Calif about the first of March.

Wyona(?) Cox and wife visited with T. A. Alley and family, Sun.

Clyde Hollars and Dale Moris spent Sun with Clyde McClane and wife.

Will Ginnes(?) and wife are proud parents of a little son born on Feb the 10th(?).

J. E. Alley of Kansas City spent Sun with Henry Jays.

Will and Tommy Alley went to Eldro, Mo. Tues to visit relatives.

Jane Hayden is suffering with the flu.

FAIRVIEW
Mrs. Charley Moore visited Tues at Joe Kauffmans.

Robert Tatman is serious ill with pneumonia at this writing.

A. T. Booher and wife spent Thurs with W. E. Lightwine and wife.

Violet Cox spent Sat evening with Fairy Merrick.

Mrs. R. R. Saunders received a telegram from Flaridada, Texas Wed morning about the death of her brother Joe Eavers.

Bernice Rockhold entertained a few of her friends Sun evening.

The Tatman sale was a success for the ladies aid.

E. D. Bereguard visited Sun with Russel and Reid Casey.

Victoria Robinson is assisting Nanie Vaughns with housework.

O. L. Carmichael visited a few days last week with relatives at Sewal.

Paul Evans is assisting Ivan Evars on the farm.

Ross Barker has bought Canes resturant at Clio.

Mrs. Henry Ruston is caring for her mother near Jamesport who is serious.

FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Johnathon Bryan who was operated on at Centerville is getting along as well as could be expected. We are glad to hear he is doing so well.

George Shroyer and wife called on Ott Dodson and wife Sunday night. They are staying at the Bryan home while Mr. Bryan is in Centerville.

Allie Holmes was a Mercer visitor Friday.

Carl Grimes and wife were Lineville and Leon callers Thurs, and Glen wheeler accompanied them to Leon.

Eddie Breece wife and baby called on her mother last week.

Fletch Grimes and family of Clio visited their nephew, Carl Grimes and family.

Lizzie Reeves and son, William were Princeton callers Thurs.

Cyrus Foster was a Mercer caller, Mon.

Theodore Wade sawed wood, Friday, Allie Holmes, George Shroyer, Burton Elliot, Carl Grimes, and Clell Wilds helped.

Carl Grimes and wife visited her Uncle Rolla McLaughlin and family of near Lineville, Sat. night.

Rumpley's our new neighbors, moved in Mon. We welcome them.

Pearl Fuller and wife and Syd Fuller called on the formers daughter Mrs. Carl Grimes and family Monday.

Emmelie Elliot was not able to attend school last week on account of a cold.

Roland Ramsey called at the home of his grand parents Harrison Ramsey Sun. night.

Carl Grimes is the owner of a new Ford Touring car purchased from Estes Motor Co. at Leon Tues.

COCKLE BURR RIDGE
Mrs. Bryan Moore and daughters Janice and Jean spent the past week with her parents.

Dick King and Edd Yingling worked for Zack Walker last week.

Russel Donelson spent Sat night and Sun at the Acton home.

Dell Vinzant and wife spent Wed at Andy McDouglas.

Violet Shields spent Sat night at Roy Mulvanies.

Steve McDougal spent Sat night at Minerva Donelson's.

Edd Yingling spent Sat night and Sun at Winnie Actons.

Frank Botts and wife spent Thrs night and Friday at John Manchester's

Mrs. Floyd Frame of near Ridgeway spent last week with her parents.

Sam Williams is moving to the Mullinax farm.

Steve McDougel, Irl and Porter Donelson spent Sun with Ulric McKinney.

Mont Moore and wife and little daughter spent Sat evening at Doug Moores.

Winifred Booher spent a few days of last week at Carl Moores.

Frank Jones and wife spent Sat at Jim Sears.

Wanda Vinzant spent last week end at home.

UNION ITEMS
Perry Barr and wife were Lineville callers Sat night.

Will Mahony and family visited at Chas Brights Sun.

Ancil Dunham visited at the Bob Dunham home Sun.

L. B. Young and wife were Leon callers Sat.

Milo Potter is quite sick at this writing.

R. D. McLaughlin and family spent Sun at the Don Studeville home in Lineville.

Freeman Hawkins called at Chas Barrs Sun.

Carl Grimes wife and daughters of Ravanna visited Sun at the R. D. McLaughlins.

Mrs. C. R. Hill spent Sun and Mon at the home of her parents helping care for her mother, Mrs Porter, who is quite sick.

Herbert Cozad was a caller in the vicinity Sat.

Oak Vaughn was a Lineville visitor Sat.

Mrs. Virge Bright is visiting at the home of her parents Faye Osbornes.

Chas Bellous and wife were Lineville visitors Sat.

[submitter - C.A., August 2003]

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