Iowa
Old Press
Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne Co. Iowa
March 10, 1927
E. C. Varney Pub.
LIVE LOCAL NEWS
-Miss Mary Bay went to Humeston Wednesday to visit her sister,
Miss Myrtle Bay.
-Mrs. Irene Morris Taylor from Winnipeg, Canada, who has been
visiting in Denver, Colo., stopped off in Lineville Wednesday for
a visit with her friend, Mrs. Mattie Calbreath. Mrs. Taylor is
enroute for her home in Canada.
-Mrs. George Haggard of Mercer, a reporter for the Princeton
Post, came Wednesday on business.
-Miss Zelma Jones from Clio came Wednesday to visit her friend,
Miss Neva Cravens.
-Jack Lewis of Clio returned home Wednesday after being in
Lineville on business for a few days.
-Mrs. Frank Smith went to Centerville Wednesday to bring back her
husband, Frank, who was operated upon for appendicitis at the
hospital at that place.
-The Misses Elma McCarty and Jenness Brewer hiked to Mercer on
Wednesday and visited at the home of Miss Brewer's grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brewer.
-Mrs. Alide Metsker returned home Wed. from a business trip to
Corydon.
-Mrs. Richard Cain from Seymour came Wednesday to visit with her
friend, Mrs. Dr.Charlie Lovett.
-Jack Lewis from Clio, returned home Sunday after visiting with
his daughter, Mrs. Jack Molleston and family.
-The Misses Evalee Sanders, Eva Moore and Coyle Bright took the
teachers examination at Princeton last Friday and Saturday.
-Mrs. George Tye of Pleasanton, who has been visiting her parents
at Seymour came to Lineville on No. 29 Sunday on her way to her
home at Pleasanton.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rushton from Kansas City came Sunday for a
visit at the Henry Rushton home.
-Miss Inez Griffin of Pleasanton, Iowa, came to Lineville on No.
30 Sunday enroute for her home at Pleasanton. She had been to
Princeton Friday and Saturday taking the teachers examination.
-Mrs. Nellie Jordan arrived home Saturday evening from Princeton,
where she had been taking teachers examination Friday and
Saturday of last week.
Announcements of the marriage of Miss Evelyn Houck, a former
teacher in the Lineville high school, to Mr. George E. Faust,
both of Bellview, Iowa, that occurred Nov. 5, 1925 were received
here by the many friends and acquaintances of the bride who wish
for the happy couple a long life of prosperity and happiness.
The many friends and acquaintances of Mrs. S. K. Black, a former
resident of Lineville and now of Davenport, will be interested to
learn that she celebrated her 96th birthday at her home Thursday,
March 10. Mrs. Black's granddaughter, Miss Laura Butts, daughter
of Alonzo Butts of Chicago, a noted singer, broadcasted over the
radio the evening of her grandmother's birthday. The old time
friends of Mrs. Black here who tuned in were delighted with the
music.
Mr. and Mrs. V. K. Lovett delightfully entertained a number of
friends at a six o'clock dinner at the Lovett home in the north
part of town last Friday. A sumptuous repast and a most pleasant
evening was reported by the guests.
John Molleston, a very efficient teacher in the Pleasanton school
has spent the past week at home, the school being closed because
of diphtheria. He returned to Pleasanton Sunday.
H. B. Moore, who is employed with Hollie Hutchins of Allerton,
has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Jim Moore, northwest of town.
He returned to Allerton Sunday.
Myram "Cotton" Hubler of St. Paul, Minn, returned home
Tuesday after a weeks visit with (lady?) friends here. We are
always glad to have "Cotton" come for a visit to his
old home town and his stays are all too short.
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-G. D. Lovett and Charley Barber returned the last of the week
from a ten day visit in Weatherford, Okla.
-Mrs. Lucille Lovelace and children from Allerton, who have been
visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Evans,
returned home Sunday.
-Miss Edith Krieder, who teaches near Humeston, returned to her
work Sunday after visiting over the weekend with her parents.
A Mayor-Editor's Monday
The good housewife may dread Monday with its wash day troubles.
The young fellow, who has stayed up late the night before trying
to convince her that she is the "only girl" may dread
Monday or the fellow who has inbibed to freely of the flowing
bowl over Sunday may dread Monday with its headache and he may
make many trips to the town pump during - Monday. The school kids
may dread Monday lessons and the business man dread Monday with
its traveling salesmen with their bills "now due." But
for a Mayor and Editor Monday is just Monday. Things start off
with a neighbor woman calling "the Mayor" to come and
help get a cat out of her rain barrel. Out comes the cat,
deceased. An out raged citizen wants to know if he can shoot the
dogs that have killed three of his fine Leghorns. He is told to
"shoot to kill." Country gentlemen storms in to
editorial sanctum wanting to know who we meant when we wrote
about the fellow who was drunk. We assured him that we didn't
know he had been drinking. Party calls up to know what to do with
neighbors' cows that have eaten up all his laying mash. Advised
him to watch the cow that she will probably lay (not eggs) soon.
Good old citizen wants an alley near his place annulled. South
Lineville citizen wants us to lay tile to drain water into South
Lineville and the Lord knows that city is too wet now. Maybe they
are short on water. Man wants mud hole by his house filled up. It
is full (of mud) now. Woman calls up and asks if she can have her
neighbor quarantined for measles. No chance to keep her home that
way. W.C.T.U lady calls with long article on the uses (no abuses)
of alcohol. We will print if Lady files complaint against boys
for driving cars on her side walk. Could not give names but said
they were driving Ford car. Said we ought to catch them on that
description. Half drunk man calls on phone and asks if we think
he is a fool. Very likely lady calls for the Mayor and Marshal to
come down and take a dozen sticks of dynamite, some caps and fuse
from her house which was left there by tenant. We get the
explosives. It is now 4:00 p.m. and nothing to do until Tuesday.
PERKINS GROCERY CHANGES HANDS
A deal was closed Monday whereby the P. C. Perkins Grocery
located in the May building on the north side of the square,
became the property of the Wolfinger Grocery Co. C. W. Wolfinger
and M. W. Whitlock of Corydon are the members of the new firm.
Immediate possession was taken and Mr. Whitlock took over the
active management. Mr. Whitlock is a well known Wayne county man
and Mr. Whitlock has many acquaintances here. Mr. Whitlock or
"Pete" as he is known to his many friends, has been
employed in the T. F. King drug store in Corydon for over ten
years and is a responsible business man and thoroughly capable of
handling the business. The new firm will conduct a first class
grocery with meat market in connection. Many changes will be
made, new goods added and a new counter cooler and other
conveniences installed in both grocery and meat departments. The
new firm will sell for cash only and plan to make their prices
attractive. They will pay highest possible prices for eggs and
plan a series of Saturday specials. Don't fail to see their add.
Contributes to Cemetery Fund
Cameron, Mo., March 2, 1927
Mr. Ed Varney, Editor Lineville Tribune
Dear Mr. Varney: I am writing to thank you for the comment you
made sometime ago in your paper complimentary to the Missouri
Wesleyan College Glee Club. We appreciate the article very much
and it causes us to have a warmer spot in our hearts for the
people of Lineville, (especially the Editor.) Enclosed find check
for five dollars ($5.00) which I am asking you to hand to the
Secretary or Treasurer of the Cemetery Association as a personal
donation. With work or regard and best wishes, I remain, Very
truly yours, Wesleyan Glee Club, Bazzell M. Foxworthy, Bus. Mgr.
The above letter from Mr. Foxworthy will be of interest to those
interested in the Lineville cemetery and the cemetery officers
will indeed welcome the $5.00check as at this time of year the
cemetery funds are low and the time is close when work must begin
to get the cemeteries in shape for spring. The article which Mr.
Foxworthy has reference to in the Tribune well deserved by the
Glee Club who so pleasantly entertained the people of Lineville
last winter. We are indeed glad to know that the article worked
to the financial benefit of the Cemetery Fund. We are also glad
to inform our readers that this famous Missouri Glee Club will
again be in our city.
WINS SECOND PLACE IN COUNTY DECLAM
Helen Lovett, winner of first over all, and Vera Casey, winner of
second over all, in the preliminary 8th grade declamatory contest
at Lineville spoke in the county contest Friday evening. Vera
speaking the story of "Patsy", received first place in
the dramatic class. Helen, speaking "Biff Perkin's Toboggan
Slide", won 2nd place in the humorous class and second over
all in the county. Medals were given to the winners of first and
second over all and so Helen received one of these. Several towns
were represented and Lineville should be proud of having received
one of the two medals awarded.
The county spelling contest and the eighth grade declamatory
contest were held at Corydon, Friday, March 4. Margaret
Lambertson and Evelyn Hooker who were winners of the preliminary
spelling contest of the upper grades of the Lineville School
represented us. Although they did not win, we are proud of their
efforts.
Friday morning before the contestant's left for Corydon Mr.
Rutherford awarded medals to the winners of first and second
places in the local contest. First prize medals were given to
Helen Lovett, Sam Jones and Vera Casey and second prizes went to
Vallie Rynor and Glendoris Barnett.
Leave For Minnesota
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willis and sons, Herman and Selby, left
Tuesday by auto for their home near Cavalier, N. Dak. The Willis'
have farmed the Warnock farm west of town the past year. We
regret to see this excellent family leave and feel sure they will
return within a year and again make this their home. They made
the trip in two cars, an Overland and Chevrolet.
Mad Dog Snaps A Boy's Nose Loose
Two children were wounded and one seriously when attacked by
ferocious hound dog believed to be infested with rabies, Friday
evening in Trenton, says the Republican. Willard Durrant
11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Durrant, 606 E. Twentieth
Street, was set upon by the animal at 5:45 o'clock, biting the
cheek, nose and head of the boy. The youth's nose was torn loose
and a large piece ripped from his head by the fangs of the beast
Ruby Donaldson, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Donaldson,
also was attacked by the hound which inflicted a deep gash on her
cheek. Physicians were called to attend young Durrant, taking
stitches in his wounds. It will be necessary to graft new skin on
his nose to hold it in place if possible. Should that treatment
prove inadequate, an artificial nose will have to be made for
him. - Princeton Post
Leghorns Pays Dividends on Hutchins Farm
One of the most successful poultry raisers in the Lineville trade
territory are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hutchins. The Hutchins'
specialize in pure breed White Leghorns and have on their fine
farm eight miles north of town on Federal No. 65 one of the best
equipped poultry plants in the country. Large roomy, well put up
buildings, well ventilated and lighted, house some of the best
bred and most productive Leghorn layers in the country.
Sanitation is the by-word on the Hutchins farm and very seldom do
they lose a chicken. Absolute correct feeding methods and using
only the best of feeds are given as the reason for their success.
The Hutchins do not depend upon poultry alone, the dairy cow
coming in for a share of the credit. They also own and farm
several hundred acres of fine farm land. The Hutchins are among
our most responsible people and we are glad to write of their
success.
MT OLIVE
-Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson visited at Ray Johnstons Sunday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jess Bryan visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Wilson.
-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willis are visiting their daughter Mrs. Moyle
McCarty a few days before leaving for North Dakota.
-Mr. Raymond Stroud, Mr. Clay Kelly, and Miss Ethel Dillon spent
Wednesday evening with Miss Hazel Wilson.
-Everett Bryan visited Sunday at Ed McClains.
-Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shira moved to Lineville last week and called
on Elmer Wilson's Sunday evening.
-Catherine Cravens and Cloyd McCarty are sick at this writing
with the measles.
-Several people of this neighborhood has their incubators
running.
-Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bates moved near Leroy one day last week.
-George McCarty called on Bud Ellis Sunday afternoon.
-Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson and children visited Sunday at Henry
Johnstons.
-Mrs. Ray Johnston and children visited one day last week with
Mrs. Elmer Wilson.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jake Atkinson have moved to their old home. We are
glad to have them back in our community.
-Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wilson and daughter Hazel called at Caroline
Wilson's Friday night.
GARLAND NEWS
-No Lane has installed a new radio in his house.
-Con McClarron is building a new room onto his house.
-Hugh Vinzant and family have moved to the Lineville Mineral
Springs.
-Bill Shields and family visited Thursday afternoon with his
father Lee Shields and family.
-Mrs. Elsie Vinzant spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Nola
Williams.
-We'll surely have a Tax Collector for Marion township as three
persons are running for the office. They are: L. L. Alley, Mrs.
Carrie Doan, and Jimmy Goodin.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cox spent Sunday with his father Jess Cox and
wife.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leland Manchesters daughter Helen, Mrs. Alma
Manchester and son Forest spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Vinzant and family.
-Laurel Collins spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Elsie
Shields and husband.
-Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Brassfield and son Lindsey spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Starke's family.
-Edd Yingling is visiting at the Mrs. Minerva Donelson home.
LOGAN CHAPEL
-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vaughn, and family are enjoying a new radio,
which was purchased of W. A. Alexander, of Leon, Ia. the past
week.
-Geo. W. Johnson and family moved from their farm to Leon, Ia.
and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Griessman now occupy the farm. Rollie
Bain and family recently moved to the Fisher place and Frank
Gammill and wife moved on Wayne Lovett's farm. Mr. Johnson and
family from Des Moines now live on the C. W. Springs farm. Jake
Atkinson and family have moved back on their own place, which is
about all the moving that will take place in this neighborhood
this spring.
-Mrs. Rena Logan spent a few days the past week visiting at the
home of her mother in Lineville, and also her brother Gwynn
Hawkins, who was down from Des Moines.
-Sherman Judd and wife, E. W. Vinzant and wife spent Sunday at
the Emmett Casey home.
-The Perkins boys spent Sunday afternoon with Kenneth Drake.
-Mrs. Alice Massey entertained a few neighbors and friends on
last Thursday evening in honor of Mr. Masseys birthday
anniversary. Those present Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Judd, Mr. and
Mrs. Emmett Casey and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Vinzant, Mr.
and Mrs. Rease Logan and children, Eugene Drake and family. Old
time violin music was furnished by Sherman Judd with Elsie Drake
at the piano, Mrs. Blanche Vinzant sang a very beautiful solo and
the Radio music and player piano about finishes up the program.
Mr. Casey and Everett were on for a duet but failed to respond
when called upon. Mrs. Massey served lovely ice cream cake and
coffee. The evening was a very pleasant one to all and everyone
wishes Mr. Massey many more such birthdays.
-Earl Drake spent Saturday and Sunday with his grandpa and
grandma Drake.
-Bob McIntosh sawed wood the past week, and Mrs. Tommy Bryan
helped Mrs. McIntosh prepare dinner.
-Mrs. Blanche Vinzant attended the Friday club at Mrs. Leah
Molleston's home on Friday afternoon.
-Rease Logan had the misfortune of loosing a fine dairy cow one
night the past week.
-The Logan aid society is working for Mrs. Blanche Vinzant at the
home of Josie Judd. The ladies are all invited to come and help
quilt.
-Mr. Davis has been unable to make his whole route on account of
bad roads the past week.
-Earl and Esther Atkinson are suffering with the measles.
Want to Buy - I want a Hog Dog.
I've been over two states and can't find one. Any one that has or
knows where there is one, phone or write me. - Monroe Brown,
Lineville, Iowa
Notice to the Public
My cream station will be open again March 7, for the purpose of
buying cream. Because of sickness I was compelled to be absent
for several weeks. I want to thank my patrons for their liberal
support in the past and solicit their patronage for the future. I
will pay the highest market price for cream beginning March 7th.
"Honest weight and tests and courteous treatment" is
our motto. Call on me at my station on the Missouri side opposite
the depot -Nellie Jordan.
FAIR HAVEN
-Fred Collings and family moved from near Princeton Saturday to
the Worth Miller Farm.
-Sherman Cochell was calling on his son, Ernie Cochell Saturday
night.
-Clifford and Joe Rumley were Ravanna callers Friday.
-William Lowry of Trenton is visiting at the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. M. E. Brees.
-Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grimes, daughters also Cecil Little were
calling on Pearl Tuller, wife and Mr. McLaughlin Thursday night.
-Mrs. Charlie Little and son Cecil were Lineville callers
Thursday.
-Walter Basset, has been on the sick list the past week also
little Pauline Brown has been sick with pneumonia fever.
-Frank Ramsy visited Saturday night with Ralph Brees.
-Charlie Little and family took Sunday dinner with Ernie Cochell
and family.
-Mrs. Thede Brown was calling Sunday at the Ted Brown home.
-Dr. Ellis was called Sunday to see his sick patients, Mr. Walter
Basset and Pauline Brown.
-Glen Rushton was calling at the Charlie Little home Sunday
night.
-George Haggard visited home folks in Mercer Saturday and Sunday.
HOG CREEK
-Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bates are moving to a farm between Humeston
and LeRoy this week.
-It is reported that about thirty chickens were stolen from the
D. K. Gorden home in sacks in broad daylight on a day last week
while the Gorden family were absent from home.
-Ross Kost received word of the death of his father Simon Kost in
Illinois. Mr. Kost left for IL. Friday.
-Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bates visitors Sunday at the A. E. Jordan
home in Lineville, leaving baby Irene with her grandparents while
they are moving.
-Several from this vicinity attended the G. C. Bright sale last
Tuesday.
Executor's Notice
In the District Court of Sate of Iowa, in and for Wayne County,
In Probate NO. 1828. In the matter of the Estate of Richard W.
Martin
deceased. Etc. Dated this 28th day of February A. D.
1927. - H. T. Martin, Executor of said Estate. Evans &
Garrett, Attorneys.
NEW ZION
-Will Alley returned to Coin, Iowa Friday and Tommy and Grace
went with him and his wife stayed for a longer visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dykes.
-Mrs. Mary McKinley and Marie Hollars visited with Jane Ragan
Sunday.
-Letha Jones came home from Princeton Friday where she is
attending school and spent the week end here with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones.
-Laurel Collins spent Sunday in the Garland neighborhood with his
daughter, Mrs. Bill Shields.
-Mrs. L. W. Swingle visited Friday with her daughter Mrs. Oscar
Hartley.
-Ruth McClain spent the week end with home folks.
-Mrs. Virgil came home Friday from Princeton, Mo, where she has
spent the winter with her children, Stanley and Mildred who are
attending school there.
-Ira Ragan was trading in Mercer Saturday and enjoying the muddy
roads.
-Claude McClain spent Sunday with Will Jones and Mrs. Jones spent
Sunday with Mrs. McClain.
MORGAN NEWS
-Oscar Peck sawed wood for Wayne Spencer, Monday.
-Oliver Bright helped Frank Bright move last Tuesday.
-Arthur Orfield finished hauling corn to Willis Dillon Thursday.
-Gerald Hollinger called on Claude Beavers Wednesday afternoon.
-Lawrence Young and family spent Friday evening at Charlie
Brights.
-Oscar Peck and Jimmy Moore made a business trip to Des Moines
Friday morning.
-Frank Bright was a Lineville caller one day last week.
-Claude Moore called at Lee Spencers Friday.
-Joe Sprague and wife spent Sunday at Grant Dillons.
-Ethel Dillion spent Friday night with Mrs. Nell Peck, while Mr.
Peck was in Des Moines.
-Vierge Bright and wife visited Friday evening at the Al Hubbard
home.
-Wayne Spencer was a Lineville caller Saturday.
-Joe Sprauge called on Burr Crum one day last week.
-Mr. Douglas Couler is very poorly at this writing.
-Bradford Young called at Chas. Bright home Sunday.
-Mrs. Frank Bright, and daughter Gwendola spent the week end in
Lineville with her sister, Mrs. Charles Barber.
-Cobert Hollinger was a Lineville caller Sunday.
-Mildred Bright spent Sunday afternoon with Ethel and Mary
Dillon.
UNION ITEMS
-L. B. Young was a Leon caller Sunday.
-Dale Bright visited Saturday and Sunday at the Al Hubbard home.
-D. T. Belvel and family have moved on their farm near the
Fairview school.
-E. G. Keaton and C. W. Bellows were Pleasanton callers Thursday.
-Mrs. Maud Hollinger and Mrs. Greta Bellows called on Miss Ada
Thomas Sunday.
-Beatrice and Ronald Vaughn visited at the Harry Hollinger home
Sunday.
-John Hall and son, Paul of Pleasanton were callers in this
vicinity one day last week.
-Rolla McLaughlin and family visited Sunday evening with John
Orey and wife.
-Douglas Collier, who suffered a stroke of paralysis several days
ago is some improved at this writing. Although his condition is
still serious.
-Pauline Masteller visited Sunday with Thelma McLaughlin.
-Several in this vicinity attended the party at the Don
Stuteville home Friday night.
-Miles and Bernard Hollinger and Dale McLaughlin visited Saturday
evening at the Oak Vaughn home.
-Kenneth and Foster Harris were Lineville callers Friday evening.
LIVE LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
-We are sorry to learn that Orlan Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Jimmie Duncan southeast of town, is sick.
-Mr. Brookmeyer from Billings, Montana, who has been here on
business for a few days, went to Chicago Monday.
-Miss Letha Jones, who attends the Princeton high school,
returned to Princeton Sunday after visiting with home folks over
the week end.
-Miss Isaphene McKinney, who is teaching at Adel, Iowa, came home
Saturday and visited relatives, returning home Sunday.
-Mrs. C. W. Ockerman and children of Columbus Junction, Iowa, who
have been visiting her mother, Mrs. I. A. Greenlee, returned home
Sunday.
-Miss Vinetta Dobson was a Lineville visitor Sunday.
-Frank Bright and family, Eddie Bright and family, Clifford
Martin and family, Miss Vinetta Dobson and Mr. James Ely were
guests for Sunday dinner at the Mrs. Della Bright home.
-Mrs. Frank Smith left Monday for Centerville, Iowa to visit her
husband, who was operated on in the hospital at that place. She
said the last report that Frank was improving which will be good
news for his many friends in this vicinity.
Seed Corn for Sale
I have a quanity of good yellow seed corn to sell at a live and
let live price. $2.00 per bushel and if it isn't as good as
Henry's $5.00 corn I don't want you to buy it. Come out and look
in my cribs and you will buy your seed from me. We need more
$2.00 seed corn in the country. Why pay more. I could sell my
seed for $5.00 a bushel but that wouldn't help the quality of the
corn. Phone or come out. - Jim Ed Booher.
School Notes
The spelling averages for this week are: Seniors 98; Juniors 99;
Sophomores 99; Freshmen 96.
The 8th grade had no one absent or tardy last week.
The pupils of the 8th grade are making music booklets.
Those on the 7th grade honor roll in spelling are; Hazel Dailey,
Evelyn Smith, Josh Vaughn, Elsie Denton, and Edythe Wilson.
Some fine products booklets and free-hand maps are being
exhibited by Miss Hutchinson's pupils.
A large number of pupils are out of school this week, due to an
epidemic of measles.
Mrs. May's pupils are making and doing enamel work on brush and
letter holders.
The results of the WCTU contest in the fourth grade are; 1st
prize, Isabelle Murphy; 2nd prize, Buddy Wilson, Fred Hadle and
Maurice Nickols received honorable mention.
The fourth grade pupils are doing mat and basket weaving.
The second grade pupils are working on a bedroom project.
Wilson Shira entered the first grade this week.
The Seniors' Psalm of Life
Mr. Vincent is our teacher. We shall not pass. He maketh us work
deep experiments. He leadeth us to expose our ignorance before
the class. He maketh us work problems on the board for our
grade's sake. Yea, tho' we study 'till midnight, we shall learn
no Physics. The principles bother us and the laws sorely trouble
us. He prepareth quizzes for us in the presence of our enemies.
He giveth us low grades, our work runneth over. Surely zero's or
contrition's will follow us all the days of our life and we shall
dwell in the house of Physics forever.
OBITUARY
Nathaniel M. Engle was born in Columbiana County, Okla, Sept. 16,
1847; died March 1, 1927 at Lineville, Iowa, aged 79 years, 5
months, and 14 days. He served in the great Civil War enlisting
May 2, 1864, in Company F. 143rd Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer
infantry and was discharged Sept. 13, 1864. He came to Osceola,
Iowa, in the fall of 1869 with his parents, and drove to Decatur
County, Morgan Township where he settled on a farm with his
parents. He returned to Ohio and was united in marriage to Miss
Amanda Flickinger Dec. 29, 1871. He came with his bride to Iowa
and made his home on a part of the old homestead where two
children were born, Howard Stanton and Nannie May. The latter
died Dec 1, 1887. In the fall of 1892 the family moved to
Lineville, Iowa, where the mother passed away Nov. 20, 1905. He
was again united in marriage at Corydon, Iowa, Dec 10, 1908 to
Mrs. Edith Deitrick of Shawnee, Okla. He leaves this wife and
son, Howard and one sister, Mrs. Frank Hawkins of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his
death. He was raised by Quaker parents. January 1910 he united
with the Presbyterian church at Lineville of which he was a
member when he died. About two weeks before his death he called
the family to his bedside and told them that he thought he
probably would not live much longer, and while he would like to
live, he was not afraid to die, and had no fear of the future. By
the deceased request, two songs "When the Roll Is Called Up
Yonder" and "I Walk With the King" were played on
the Edison. Other music was furnished by the quartette composed
of Mrs. Molleston, piano, and Messrs. Logan, Rookey, Evans and
Davis. The pall bearers were some of the older business men of
the town, all old friends of Mr. Engle.
MERCER NEWS
-We were pleased to receive a good letter last Saturday morning
from our son, J. R. (no last name given) who was operated on a
week ago in the Research Hospital at Kansas City for
appendicitis. He was able to write but not able to be up. He
thinks he is getting along splendidly. We also received a letter
from Dr. B. S. Powell, one of the operating physicians, in which
letter it was stated that Jesse is getting along unusually well.
-Mrs. Opal Shields went out to the Harve Taylor home Friday
afternoon to visit for a few days.
-Ashley Shields was reported on the sick list the greater part of
last week.
-Herbert Evans, agent for the business men's insurance company,
accident, health and life, was in Centerville and Albia, Iowa,
last week and sold a number of policies.
-Mrs. Hadley Young and Mrs. Grace Waddell visited Mr. Ashley
Shields on Friday of last week.
-Ed Woodley, the worker, was helping Billy Clarke haul saw logs
last week. The Perry Alley mill will soon be moved to the Clarke
neighborhood.
-Charles Lamphier chopped post timber for Harve Holmes last week.
-P. M. Molleston of Lineville, is now our new druggist. He still
runs his store at Lineville.
-O. A. Moore was a business visitor in Des Moines last week
buying goods for his furniture store.
-Leonard Power, John Young and others hauled logs for French, the
walnut log man, last week. Mr. French is preparing to ship a good
supply of logs from this station this week.
-Somebody told us Saturday that Cassia Thomas and wife have 250
young chickens. They aim to get them big enough for the market at
Easter time.
-Cute Kelly is moving to the Wayman place northwest of Princeton.
Mell Smith's are moving to the place vacated by Kelly.
-Mrs. Leo Barnes and Master Leroy are visiting at the Emmet
Brummett home for a few days.
-Mrs. Oscar Sowders spent Sunday afternoon at the Emmet Brummett
home. Their two little boys, Leslie and L. E. are on the sick
list. Dr. Ellis is treating them.
[contributed by C.A., March 2004]
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Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa
March 24, 1927
E. C. Varney, Pub.
LIVE LOCAL NEWS
-Mrs. Mildred Kellums of Greenfield, Iowa came Thursday to visit
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Belvel.
-Reck Wilson of St. Joe came last Thursday to visit his aged
mother, Mrs. Caroline Wilson, who is in very poor health.
-Mrs. Mattie Calbreath received word of the serious illness of
her brother, George B. McLean of Lisbon, Ill.
-Mrs. J. B. Logan and little son, Eugene of Melcher, came
Thursday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jid Wasson.
-Mrs. M. M. Mudgett of Trenton, who has been visiting here with
Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Laura Puffer and other friends, left for
Mercer Thursday to visit her friend, Mrs. Lindsey.
-Mrs. Ruth Hamilton, who has been here for a short time visiting
her mother, Mrs. Rose Bryan, and other relatives, went to Mercer
Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Mae Cox.
-Mrs. Hattie Wasson accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Madonna Logan
Sunday to her home at Melcher for a visit.
-Gordon Meeker, formerly employed in this office and late with
the Allerton News, left last week for Ridgeway, Mo.,
where he has a position on the Ridgeway Journal.
-Miss Maxey of Chicago came Monday on business.
-Lorenza Imodd, the colored man who has been working at the
Glathart home went to Lawrence, Kansas last Monday.
-Mrs. W. E. Stephenson of Kansas City, came Sunday for a visit at
the home of her son-in-law, Vern Davis.
-Orville Byrd from Perry, Ia., arrived Saturday for a visit with
home folks returning Sunday. Orville is employed as train
dispatcher for the Milwaukee Railroad.
-Mrs. Effie Lovett entertained the Bridge Club at her home on
North Main street Tuesday afternoon. Delicious refreshments were
served and the guests report a most pleasant afternoon.
-Mrs. Jack Lewis from Clio, who has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Hazel Molleston returned Tuesday.
-Miss Ethel Collier of Mercer, who came Friday to visit at the
Olin Kelly home, returned to Mercer on Tuesday.
-J. C. Close of St. Joe, Mo., who spent a few days here with
relatives returned home Wednesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson returned home Wednesday from a
visit at Des Moines.
-Miss Jenness Brewer went to Princeton Monday night to take care
of her cousin, Mrs. Thelma Willis Gannon, who is sick with the
measles.
-Mrs. Wilda Cole made a business trip to Princeton Wednesday.
-Mrs. W. A. Crist from Osceola, Iowa, who has been here visiting
her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Wilson and family, returned home
Wednesday.
-Basil Trail went to Mercer Saturday to Play for the dance that
night.
-Mrs. Wilda Cole went to Princeton Friday on business.
-Mrs. Elma Harris returned from Centerville Friday.
-Cornelius Ellis of near Powersville, who has been visiting with
his son, M. C. Ellis, north of town, went to Allerton Sunday on
No. 30.
-Mrs. W. Wadsworth of Promise City arrived Wednesday for a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Orian Boyer.
-Mrs. Maggie Vaughn accompanied by her son, Gilbert, and her
daughter, Mrs. Alda Kentor of Ottumwa, came on No. 29 Wednesday
here on business.
-Roger Cowan from Kansas City, came in on No. 30 Wednesday for a
visit with his mother and other relatives.
-Purd O'Hara was a passenger on No. 30 from Mercer to Lineville
Wednesday.
-Mrs. Mary Evans from Lyman, Colorado, came Wednesday for a visit
with her niece. Mrs. Winnie Acton.
-Col. I. R. Gammill was a business visitor in Princeton
Wednesday.
-Mrs. Mildred Kellums of Greenfield, Iowa, who has been visiting
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Belvel, returned home Monday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ike Phillips came home Monday from their visit at
Clio with their daughter, Mrs. Hazel Hutchinson and family.
-Mrs. Mary Lewis of Clio came Monday for a short visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Jack Molleston.
-Reck Wilson of St. Joe, who has been here visiting his aged
mother, went to Trenton Monday to visit other relatives before
returning home.
-Word was received here of the serious illness of Mrs. Howard
Pickell of Huntington Beach, Calif. Mrs. Pickell will be
remembered here as Miss Coleen Laughlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Roe Laughlin, former residents of this community. The many
friends of Mrs. Pickell are hoping for her speedy recovery.
-What are your problems, business or love affairs. Advise through
scientific character analysis. Can be seen at Mrs. Julia May
Phillips residence in South Lineville or Phone No. 133 for
appointment. - Madame Van. ---
Our old Democratic friends, Vic Foxworthy of Winston, Mo., and
Harvey Duncan of Muddy Creek, were very pleasant Tribune visitors
Monday. Vic says he is kept pretty busy these days staying up
with Missouri Wesleyan Glee Club. In spite of a bad storm the
Club drew a good crowd in the M. E. church here Saturday night
and the program was excellent. M. Foxworthy's son, Basil, is the
manager of the Club and does a good job of it.
G. E. Wheeler wins the Gun Club silver pitcher trophy for the
second time with a 91 out of a 100. Wheeler and Luce tied on 45
out of 50 and on the first shoot off of 25, each broke 22. The
next 25 Wheeler 24, Luce 21, Other scores are as follows: Austin,
43, Duncan 42, Lambertson 42, and Lane 35 out of 50. Luce 88, out
of 100. The Club will hold a registered shoot on or about May 1
if the date can be arranged.
Move Into New Home
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Laughlin, who some time ago purchased the Jack
Molleston property in South Lineville, moved into their new home
last week and are now full fledged Missourians and as happy as
two turtle doves. An occasional visit is made up to Ma and Pa
Laughlin's for a mess of Ma's biscuits, but otherwise they are
faithful to Missouri. The property is a good one and will make
them a fine home.
Perry Morris Passes Away
The sad news was wired here of the death of Perry Morris of
Quincy, Illinois, from a stroke of paralysis last Saturday
morning. He was 65 years of age and leaves a wife, his aged
father, Uncle Henry Morris of this place, a sister, Mrs. Amanda
Close, and a brother, Odie Morris. The remains were tenderly laid
to rest in the cemetery at Quincy, Ill., last Tuesday. Perry was
reared in Lineville and went to school here. He was loved and
respected by all who knew him. About a month ago he visited his
aged father here. All hearts go out in sorrow for his passing and
sympathy for the bereaved ones. We hope for an extended obituary
next week.
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Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Wheeler motored to Browning, Mo., Tuesday
where they were called by the serious illness of Mrs. Wheeler's
mother.
Harry Kahoe, contender for the middle weight wrestling
championship is visiting friends here. Harry has spent the winter
in Oklahoma and Texas, where he won many bouts. He is booked for
several bouts soon in Missouri and Kansas.
-Ted Miles and Chas. Steele, Corydon attorneys, were business
visitors here Mon.
-Carl Molleston came in on No. 29. Saturday for a visit with home
folks.
-Mrs. W. E. Neeley and Mrs. M. E. Rogers of Corydon, came
Saturday for a visit with Mrs. N. M. Engle.
-Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Foxworthy of Winston came Saturday for a
visit with relatives here. Mr. West a friend of the Foxworthys
stopped here for a short time Sat. enroute to Corydon.
-Miss Sherman went to Seymour, Saturday to spend the week end
with her parents.
-The Missouri Wesleyan Glee Club arrived on NO. 30 Sat. They were
met by Messre. Joe Duncan, Ray Rockey, Merril Austin, Miss
Hortense Byrd who were the reception committee.
-Mrs. Adda Kentnor of Ottumwa who has been visiting relatives
over by Morgan returned home Sat.
-For Sale - 12 Buff Orpington pullets and a cockerel. All good
ones and in good condition, from the Golden Beauty strain. -Ivan
W. Austin.
-For Sale - S. C. Ancona eggs $3.00 per hundred. Duck eggs 50cts
per thirteen - Mrs. Goldean Marcusson, Lineville, Ia
-List Your Stuff - As I will hold a small live stock sale in
Lineville Sat. afternoon and if you have any number of stock for
sale, phone me and I will put it in the sale -- Col. I. R.
Gammill.
-For Rent - The store room. Size 20X50 feet, part of my building
on the Mo. side opposite the depot -Nellie Jordan.
-For Rent - 5 room house a No. 1 cave, a big garden spot, chicken
park. - Mrs. Guy Painter.
-Back in Jewelry Shop - King Gatliff, veteran watch maker is back
in his former location in the Swan shop. King has spent the past
month in Ashland, Kansas.
-For Rent - 5 room House Furnished in South Lineville. Good
water, plenty of garden and fruit. See - Julia May Phillips
Back From the Sunny South
Glen "Happy Hawkins and Scott Varney and families who have
spent the past winter months on both the Texas and Mexican side
of the Rio Grand returned home the last of the week. These envoys
from Iowa to Mexico traveled in their own special coaches, namely
houses on wheels. Elaborately built homes were carried on their
truck chasis. Upper and lower births for sleeping, running water,
electric lights, oil heaters and cook stoves built in tables and
clothes cabinets were a few of the conveniences the rolling homes
carried. Not to mention a folding bridge table and radio for
entertainment. The big busses were named Leaning Lena and Big
Bertha and carried license plates from Allen to Coah, Mexico in
which part of Mexico the boys spent some time. The busses were
well decorated deer antlers skins and fur trophies of a big game
hunt which the boys took part in during their stay in the land of
Revolutions, Tortillas and Tamales. The occupants of both cars
were in the best of health and report a wonderful time.
Sends Editor Big Paper
John Lane, former Lineville man, now of Colorado Springs, Colo.,
last week mailed the Editor a copy of the Annual Edition of the Colorado
Springs Gazette and Telegraph. The paper was contained in
many sections for a total of over two hundred pages and showed
many of the beautiful spots in and adjacent to the world's famous
Springs. The paper was a real gift and will be kept on file as
the writer and family visited these very scenes some six years
ago and also enjoyed very much a visit with Mr. Lane and family.
John holds a responsible position in the freight department of
the Denver and Rio Grande Railway. Many thanks, John.
"Skeet" Molleston Home from New York
Carl "Skeet" Molleston, who has spent the winter months
in New York City came in Saturday for a few days stay with
relatives and friends before he joins the Herbert Walters Stock
Company for a summer's tour. Carl got right in and helped the
home folks put on an entertainment at the school house last
night. Carl is a great lover of the old home town, always ready
to help at any entertainment for the home folks. We welcome him
home.
Wants the Tribune -- We are in receipt of a
postal from Ray Wallace mailed in Quincy, Il. Where
"Dusty" is attending the National Bowling Tournament
this week. Roy asks us to place him on the Tribune list
to be mailed to him at his home in Kansas City. Roy has quite a
reputation as a professional bowler and won high honors at
Quincy. We are proud of him as a native son.
Basketeers Get Cups and Letters
The members of the High School Basket Ball teams, both boys and
girls, were presented medals by Prof. Rutherford Tuesday. The
following girls all members of the regular teams, received Silver
Loving Cups: Josephine Robinson, Lois Logan, Virginia Laughlin,
Ethel Bryan, Helen Dailey, Kathryn Wasson. The boys all members
of the regular team received letters: Dale Bright, Rolla Belvel,
Hugh Barnett, Wilbert Whan, Captain, Carl Harris, Sam Davis,
Orlan Duncan. To say that the boys and girls are proud is putting
it mildly and they were deserving as they worked hard during the
past season to put Lineville on the Basket Ball map in Southern
Iowa. We are indeed proud of them.
SCHOOL NOTES
Spelling scores this week are: The Seniors, 97, Juniors 100,
Sophomores 99, Freshmen 94.
Carleton Austin, who has been attending college at Ames, visited
the American History class Monday and gave a talk about the
college.
The Junior class play will be given on Friday and Saturday nights
of this week.
Mr. Rutherford presented letters to the boys and small cups to
girls who have successfully participated in basket ball this
season.
The seventh grade pupils have made some original March poems and
pictures to illustrate them.
Those on the 6th grade honor roll in spelling are: George
Lambertson, John Clay, J. T. McIntosh, Hazel Vinzant and Auburn
Williams.
Velma Wolfinger entered the 6th grade this week.
BRACEWELL Items
-Bracewell Brothers have bought a fine bunch of black cows. It
looks as though they were going into the dairy business.
-Cam Trembly has bought most all the surplus corn in this
vicinity. Cam is one of those enterprising farmers and stock
feeders.
-Grandpa and Grandma Wasson sure feel quite important since they
received the news of their new granddaughter.
-Our friend , Doug Collier is reported on the mend for which we
are glad to hear.
-Johnny Emmons was the only scholar that passed the eighth grade
examinations at the Pioneer school this year.
-W. O. Phelps, moved his house last Sunday. Another trick like
that on Sunday and he will be expelled from our Sunday school.
-Sid Tellor and wife were Leon callers last Friday.
-Stealing a mailbox is a very serious crime if the postal
authorities should take the matter up.
-We are very sorry indeed that the roads are always bad on Sunday
that Ellet can't make his trip to Missouri to call on his girl.
We know how a fellow feels when he gets disappointed in this way.
-A. A. Snow of Clio, visited last week at Mrs. Bracewell's.
-Mrs. I. S. Bracewell and Maude Hughes are making arrangements to
have a masquerade party in the near future. Anyone having masks
suitable for an occasion of this nature that would be willing to
lend them, these ladies would be very thankful for some.
-News are scarce at present but if this doesn't find the waste
basket, there may be more to follow and D. Petty wants to be in
readiness for the fun.
Ill With Pneumonia
Little Betty Lou, 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Molleston is seriously ill, suffering from pneumonia following
measles. A trained nurse is in attendance and her physician, Dr.
C. E. Lovett, reports her very sick at today's (Thursday noon)
writing.
UNION Items
-Mrs. Jim Hubbard spent last week at the home of her daughter
near Mercer.
-Mrs. Blanche Barr is quite sick with intestinal flu at this
writing.
-H. F. Hawkins was a Lineville caller Saturday.
-Rolla McLaughlin and wife were Trenton visitors last Friday and
Saturday.
-Teddy Belvel is confined to his home with tonsillitis.
-Mrs. Jane Bright called at the Barr home last Friday.
-Bradford Young was a Lineville caller Saturday.
-Oliver Bright bought a fine team of mules of Milo Potter,
Monday.
-Dale and Thelma McLaughlin called at Dave Belvel's Monday.
-Clell Hill attended the school meeting at Morgan Monday evening.
-Frank Bright called at the Oliver Bright home Sunday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bright and Mr. and Mrs. Rolla McLaughlin
were visiting at Leon one day last week.
MORGAN News
-Ran Moore helped Henry Petty with some carpenter work the first
of the week.
-Willis Dillon and wife and Mrs. Grant Dillon were Leon callers
Monday afternoon.
-Winston Cozad is home from school sick with the measles.
-A number of neighbors moved Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Couler to the
Rease farm Tuesday.
-Edgar Phillips of Lineville, is plastering and papering at the
home of Frank Bright this week.
-Gerald Hollinger and wife called at Bufe Hollinger's Monday.
-Jo Sprague and wife were Leon callers Wednesday.
-Cobert Hollinger and Wayne Spencer spent Thursday evening at the
Grant Dillon home.
-Mrs. Bufe Hollinger is staying in town a few days to care for
her daughter, Clara, who is sick with the measles.
-Ancil Dunham, wife and Blanche Baker called at Mrs. Emma Dunham
Friday afternoon.
-Wayne Spencer helped Willis Dillon with some work Friday.
-Miss Edna Bright, Hoyle Bryan and Ross Barber spent Friday
evening with Miss Ethel Dillon.
-Verge, Gerald Bright, Foster, Kenneth Harris, Grant Dillon, Gale
Jacobs and Loris Baker called at the Oliver Bright home Friday
evening.
-Mrs. Verge Bright and baby spent a few days last week with her
parents, Fay Osborne and family.
-Cyrus Wells was a Lineville caller Wednesday.
-Mrs. Blanche Moore and Mrs. Jane Bright called on Mrs. Cyrus
Wells Thursday afternoon.
-Oscar Peck was a Pleasanton caller Wednesday afternoon.
-Floyd Cozad of Leon, called on Herbert Cozad and Bud Baker
Saturday.
Famous Heavy Weight Wrestler Here
Leo Van Nice, well known heavy weight wrestler, is a business
visitor in Lineville this week, Mr. Van Nice has wrestled some of
the best heavies in the game. Altho' a veteran of some 49 years,
Van Nice is always on the look out for a bout and last week
defeated Pat Moran, Missouri heavy weight grappler, going into
the ring weighing 220 pounds. At present Van Nice is employed by
the Iowa Homestead and only wrestles for the sport. He is
accompanied by Madame Van, well known character reader. Mr. and
Mrs. Van Nice are staying at the Julia Phillips home.
MT. OLIVE
-Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson and family and Miss Velma Kost spent
Sunday at Elmer Wilson's.
-Mrs. Moyle McCarty, Mrs. Elsie Mulvania and little Karlene
Keller are on the sick list with measles.
-Rock Wilson of St. Joseph, is here visiting his mother, Caroline
Wilson.
-Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Vinzant, are the proud owners of a baby boy
born one day last week.
-Mrs. Marley Petty visited Friday with Mrs. Guy Logan.
-Mrs. Effie Johnston has been on the sick list the past week.
-Paul Shira and little daughter, Carolyn Virginia, called at the
Elmer Wilson home Friday.
-Homer Casey is enjoying a new radio purchased from Phillips and
Cain last week.
-Miss Emma McClain was able to return to school last Wednesday
after having the measles.
-Mrs. Alice Wilson visited with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Johnston,
Wednesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Guy Logan called at Dee Petty's Saturday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Judd visited Sunday at Bob McIntosh's.
-Those who were Lineville callers Saturday had to come home in
the mud. Some of them failed to get home and some came on
horseback and with teams, leaving their cars with their
neighbors. Some say Fords are no good in muddy weather.
FAIR HAVEN
-Mr. and Mrs. Charley Little were Lineville callers Thursday.
-Norris and Helen Ramsey were in Ravanna Sunday and attended the
entertainment given by the Glee Club of Cameron.
-There was a large crowd of neighbors and friends attended the
funeral of little Cleo Pauline Brown, the little three year old
girl of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brown which was held last Thursday at
the Fair Haven church. The relatives have the heartfelt sympathy
of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
-Mrs. Carl Grimes visited Friday afternoon with her parents and
grandfather, Pearl Tuller and wife and A. C. McLaughlin.
-Ernie Cochell was a Mercer caller Friday.
-Mrs. Mance Pickett had the misfortune to fall out of the haymow
Friday. No bones were broken but she was very badly shaken up.
-Frank Ramsey was a Mercer caller Saturday.
-Mrs. Dick Brown and little girls visited Friday with Ted
Brown's.
-Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lowry were Princeton callers Friday.
-Lyman Bassett was a Lineville caller Wednesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Cochell took dinner Friday with their son
Ernie and family.
-Helen Little stayed one night last week with Miss Bertha Spidle
and practiced for the Senior class play.
-Mrs. Will Haggard, who was called to Ravanna by her mother's
accident returned to her home at Mercer Saturday.
-Carl Grimes and Pearl Tuller were Mercer callers Friday.
-There were several from this community attended the Glee Club
program at Ravanna Sunday.
-Little Helen Cochell visited Saturday with Murl Little.
-Mildred Grimes called on Mrs. Ernie Cochell Sunday.
-Mrs. Lizzie Reeves and son and Mrs. Eddie Breece and baby
visited at the Johnny Cox home Thursday.
-Ted Brown and Jim Gibson were Mercer callers Thursday morning.
NEW ZION
-Guy Goin and wife and son, Hubert spent Sunday at Oscar
Hartley's.
-Dirk Bloom and wife spent Sunday at Lewis Elsey's.
-Mrs. W. C. Jones spent Sunday at the Howard Moore home.
-Verlin Johnson spent Sunday at the home of Virgil Cox.
-Miss Ada Alley returned home Friday from Cameron to visit a week
with home folks.
-Lora Harley spent Friday at the Harvey Mullins home and called
at Maurice Swingle's.
LOGAN CHAPEL
-Reck Wilson of St. Joe., MO came last week to see his mother,
Aunt Caroline Wilson, who is in very poor health.
-C. W. Spring of Des Moines, Ia., came down on business the past
week and was entertained at the home of V. G. Johnson and family
while here.
-Eugene Drake and wife called at the Caroline Wilson home
Thursday.
-Mrs. Josie Judd entertained the Country Club at her home on last
Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served and the ladies had a
very pleasant evening.
-V. G. Johnson, Gene Drake and sons called at the Dee Petty home
on Saturday.
-During the storm Saturday evening, Albert Vaughn's barn was
struck by lightening and a horse which was standing in the barn
was killed. Mr. Vaughn did not have any insurance on either barn
or stock, which is very unlucky for him.
-Rease Logan helped Perry Rockhold saw wood on last Wednesday.
-Earl and Esther Atkinson started back to White Oak School last
week.
-V. G. Johnson purchased a Jersey cow of Bryan Shockey last week.
-Gene Drake and son Earl, were Mercer visitors last Friday.
-Mrs. Everett Hamilton of Emporia Kan. Was a visitor at the home
of E. W. Drake and family a couple of days last week.
GARLAND NEWS
-Miss Maudie Haymaker spent Friday night with her aunt, Mrs.
Elizabeth McIntosh.
-Cecil Manchester is visiting this week with his brother, Leland.
-Nova, Lorene, Charley and Carl McClarron spent Sunday with Bill
Shields and family.
-Dwight Marshengale spent Thursday night with Lyman Haymaker.
-Willie Fuller and family moved to the Mullinax farm west of
Lineville Thursday.
-Ralph Williams called on Loyd Vinzant Tuesday afternoon.
-Several men in the neighborhood fenced the McKinney cemetery
last Thursday.
-Steve McDougal spent Saturday night and Sunday with Earl
Donelson.
-Robert McClarnon spent Friday evening with his uncle, Con
McClarnon and family.
-Otto Hashman's have the measles.
-Mrs. Nellie Person called on Mrs. Gussie McClarnon Thursday.
-Con McClaron called on Clyde Hollars Sunday evening.
-Mrs. Ella Stark and children and Mrs. Jane Brassfield returned
home Sunday after a few days visit with their son and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Brassfield of Newtown.
-Ulric McKinney spent Sunday with Babe McIntosh and family.
-Lionel Fuller spent Saturday nite with his grandfather D. I.
Stark.
-Clyde Hollars and daughter, Marie spent Thursday evening at the
R. S. Moore home.
HOG CREEK
-Ross Kost arrived home last week from Il. Where he had gone to
attend the funeral and burial of his father, Simon Kost.
-Levi Hill was elected director at Pleasant View and Cleva Petty
was re-elected at South Woodland.
-Floyd McClain was a Lineville caller Saturday.
-Al Vaughn was a visitor in Lineville one day last week.
-We are sorry to learn that Aunt Caroline Wilson is in a serious
condition at her home. She is getting old and not much hopes for
her recovery.
-Rock Wilson of St. Joe came last week to visit his mother, who
is sick.
-An epidemic of measles is going over the country.
-C. A. Bates about finished moving last week.
-Everett Massey and Cleva Petty were in Lineville one day last
week.
-Ross Kost and sons, Orville and Ivan, took a hog to market at
Lineville one day last week.
For Sale
- A good well auger. Will sell for cash or trade for shoats or
other hogs. The auger is in good running order. Also for sale
240-egg Successful incubator, a good one for $8.00 cash. Phone
Carl Moore, Lineville or Mercer R.R.
- 80 acres of good land about six miles west of Lineville. A
bargain if taken at once. -Mrs. Ellen Duncan.
[contributed by C.A., March 2004]
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Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa
March 31, 1927
E. C. Varney, Pub.
Local News
-Miss Alice Bryan returned home Monday from Princeton.
-Miss Bernice Tatman, southeast of town, went to Allerton Monday
where she has employment.
-Dean and Duane Lovett went to Ravanna Thursday night where they
put on some specialty numbers for the Senior class play of the
Ravanna Consolidated School
-Mrs. Ethel Lovett, Nellie Greenlee, Letita Hutchinson and Stella
Laughlin attended the meeting of the Wayne County Federated Clubs
at Corydon last Thursday.
-Miss Alice Bryan went to Princeton Sunday for a visit at the
Hoskins home.
-Miss Bessie Bryan, a trained nurse who has employment at the
Bamford Clinic in Centerville, came last Saturday for a visit
with her parents, Mr. and John Bryan and other relatives. She
returned to Centerville Sunday.
-Miss Esther Belvel, who has been employed at Otumwa for some
time, came home Sun. to stay.
-Mrs. Mary Warner, who has spent some time at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Dennis Hill of Allerton, returned home Sunday.
-If you need good used Ford parts see P. C. Perkins.
-Mrs. Thomas Greer and little daughter, Carolyn of Nevada, Ia,
came Sunday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Hampton and other relatives.
-Mr. and Mrs. Francis Boyer of Leon, who has been visiting
relatives at Princeton, came here on No. 30 Sunday and motored to
their home in Leon.
-Mrs. Julia Mae Phillips went to Des Moines on business Thursday.
-Madame Van, a traveling scientific character analysis, who gives
advice on love and business affairs, has been staying at the Mrs.
Julia Mae Phillips rooming house.
-Keith Wasson left for Omaha last Thursday, where he has
employment with the Callahan-Walker Construction Company.
-Mrs.Earnie Grismore and daughter Mattie, returned Thurs. from
Kansas City, where they had been visiting.
-Zelma Jones of Clio, who has been visiting at the Clell Cravens
home, returned to Clio Friday.
-Our old friend "Bill" Cherry of St. Joe, was a
passenger on No. 29 Thursday for home. He had been visiting at
Corydon. "Bill" raised the car window and clasped hands
in a hearty shake with a number old friends on the depot
platform.
-Jack Lewis of Clio, was a business visitor in Lineville, Thur.
-Call on Abe Jordan if you need your garden plowed.
-Probate Judge Brantley of Princeton, was a business visitor in
Lineville Friday.
-Mrs. Mary Lewis of Clio, came Tuesday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Jack Molleston, whose children are having the measles.
-Win Howell of Fairfield, Ia, came Tuesday to work at the light
plant.
-Miss Myrtle Bay, who teaches near Humeston, came Saturday for a
visit with home folks.
-Mrs. Sherman Barnett and four children of Spencer, Iowa came
last Sunday for a visit with her with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd McCarty and other relatives.
-Miss Helen Lovett came home last Friday from Des Moines.
-Miss Sherman and Miss Tanburg went to Seymour Saturday.
-Mrs. Julia Mae Phillips returned home Friday from Des Moines.
-Mrs. Erba Huff of Lennox, Iowa, is here for a visit with
relatives.
-Farmer just went past office on a load of hay smoking a
cigarette. About as reasonable as the fellow who rides with you
in your car and tries to spit tobacco juice through the
windshield.
-Gerald "Kid" Bryan, Simpson college student, is home
for a visit. Gerald has signed to play ball this year with the
Cherokee, Iowa, Semi-Pro Club. Gerald had offers from minor
league clubs, but picked Cherokee. The job carries a salary of
$175.00 a month and expenses.
-Mrs. Otto Milner of Trenton, Mo. came Saturday to visit her aged
grandmother, Aunt Caroline Wilson, who is in very poor health.
Mrs. Milner will be remembered here as Miss Nellie Wilson,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reck Wilson, formerly of the
neighborhood north of town and now of St. Joseph.
New Business Firm -- A deal was made the first
of the week whereby P. C. Perkins became owner of the I. E.
McCarty Produce business located in the Petty building north of
the Rand Lumber Co. yards. In addition to the produce business
Mr. Perkins will run an auto salvage and repair parts business.
Pete, as he is known all over town and country is an experienced
business man, having engaged in the meat and grocery business for
years here and has many friends who will support him.
Back From St. Louis - Harless Brummett and
family, who have lived the past year in St. Louis moved back to
Mercer the first of the week. We have not learned their plans,
but we would be glad to welcome these good people back to
Lineville.
A Mistake -- A while back in the Hog Creek items
the correspondent mentioned that some one went to the D. K.
Gorden home in broad daylight and stole about thirty chickens and
carried them off in sacks, but the writer is informed by Mr.
Gorden and his sister, Miss Zella, that there were about 40
stolen and it was done on Feb. 10. A pity such thieves could not
be strung up by a rope like they used to do horse thieves. This
might stop it quicker than by law.
South Missourians Enjoy Tribune and Send Greetings
-Springfield, MO., March 17, 1927.
Dear Ed: Enclosed find check for the "Tribune" Think
this pays us up til Jan 1, 1928. Our paper arrives every Sat. and
we enjoy the "Home Town" news very much. Tell all our
inquiring friends howdy, and that we are crazy about the Ozarks.
As ever, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hamilton, 1046 East Belmont,
Springfield, Mo.
First National Closes Door
Following a slow run extending over several weeks and taking over
$125,000.00 out, the First National Bank of this city, closed its
doors last Thursday. For the time at least this leaves Lineville
without a banking house. The First National has always ranked
with the strongest little bank in the country, but a run if
carried far enough, will break any bank, however strong it may
be. Conditions in general and the failure of other banks
contributed to the run that closed this bank. We are reliably
informed that the condition of the bank in general did not merit
this run and it is believed that ways and means will be brought
about to reorganize and reopen the bank. In no way or is any one
blaming officials of the bank, but rather are the public and
those most interested ready and willing to assist in
reorganization that we may not be without a banking house.
Lineville and vicinity is made up of typical Americans who in
past emergencies such as disastrous fires, failures, etc. have
never been found wanting but stick out their jaw and fight for
the general good of the community. For the time being at least,
local business houses have placed their business on practically a
cash basis and ask their patrons to pay cash on account or for
goods wherever possible. The buying public are responding in a
manner that is most encouraging. H. A. Laird, National Bank
examiner will be in charge til further arrangements are made and
at this time no definite statement can be given out.
Pioneer Woman Passes Away
Lineville and vicinity lost another pioneer Monday evening when
Mary Jane Madden, aged 81 years, passed away following an attack
of pneumonia and complications. Mrs. Madden was one of the
pioneers who came here in an early day and helped to hew a home
out of the wilderness of unsettled country. Few of the good
people are left. Her death occurred at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Helen Robinson, on West Third street about 9 o'clock Monday
evening. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the M. E. South
Church with Rev. Tallent officiating to a church filled with
close friends and relatives. Internment was in Evergreen
cemetery.
Death-Taken from Quincy, Il. Paper:
"Dr. Perry H. Morris, Optician, 65, died at his residence,
824 North Twelfth Street, Saturday morning at 2:50 o'clock,
following a stroke. He was born Nov. 1, 1861, in Missouri, but
has lived for thirty-five years in Quincy, where he has been in
the optical business. He was married to Miss Lillian L. Johnson,
May 31, 1904, in Quincy. Surviving are his widow, his aged
father, Henry P. Morris of Lineville, Ia; one sister, Mrs. Amanda
Close of Lineville; one brother, Odie I. (L?). Morris of
Kankakee, and several nieces and nephews." Perry was one of
Lineville's boys a good friend and comrade and loved and
respected by all who knew him. Gone but not forgotten. Peace to
his ashes. -by the reporter for Tribune.
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-Mrs. R. C. Hutchinson and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hutchinson and son,
Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bay and three daughters of Humeston
spent Sunday at the Ora Bay home.
-Gilbert Vinzant of Las Vegas, New Mexico, who has been here for
some time visiting home folks, left for Las Vegas, Tuesday.
Crawford Bros. Closing Out
A big closing out sale of the entire stock of Crawford Brother's
store here starts tomorrow. $20,000 worth of dry goods, shoes and
general merchandise will be sold out to the last item. Crawford
Brothers are quitting business and goods are being priced at in
many cases, only a fraction of cost price. Mr. J. F. Boden has
been appointed trustee by the Crawford Brothers and has
instructions to sell everything regardless of price. The Crawford
Brothers store, formerly owned by Mr. J. E. Rockey, is one of
Southern Iowa's largest and best stores and goods in this store
are not old and out of date but from the best lines of
merchandise such as Curlee clothes, Rollins hosiery and Brown
shoes are only a few of the well known and established lines of
goods with which this big store is stocked. Extra clerks have
been employed during the big sale as a busy time is expected by
Mr. Boden.
Creamery Under New Management
Mr. Bengt Nelson of Swea City, Iowa, came last week and took
charge of the local Creamery. Mr. Nelson, an experienced butter
maker, has leased the Creamery for one year from Mr. Brorby. Guy
Painter and wife who have had charge of the Creamery since Mr.
Brorby moved to Centerville last fall, will continue to assist
Mr. Nelson, while Mr. Boyer, a butter maker, left for Centerville
where he has a position with Hutchinson Ice Cream Company. The
Creamery is enjoying the largest volume of business in its
history. We predict that the Creamery with Mr. Nelson's many
years of experience as a butter maker assisted by Mr. and Mrs.
Painter, who have been with the Creamery since its establishment,
will continue to grow and expand. Mr. Painter was born here and
has spent a greater part of his time in business and is
acquainted with every dairyman for miles around and has their
confidence. We predict a bright future for the Lineville
Creamery.
Fire Destroys Fine Barn - Fire of unknown
origin, broke out Tuesday night at midnight and destroyed the big
barn, together with all the contents on the Harl Rockhold farm
east of town. Mr. Rockhold was badly burned while trying to save
some horses and was brought here for medical treatment. He was
treated by Dr. I. M. Lovett for severe burns about face, neck,
hands and arms. The barn, which was one of the largest and best
in the country, being 50 X 50 feet, was full of hay, grain,
harness and live stock. Two head of fine horses were burned with
the barn. A Buick automobile was also burned, the property of Mr.
Rockhold's brother, Homer. Mr. Rockhold's loss will be very heavy
as only $1000.00 insurance was carried on building and none on
the tack, grain, etc. We are very sorry to write of Mr.
Rockhold's loss.
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Mr. and Mrs. Russel McIntosh of Mercer, came Tuesday to visit at
the Bill Livick home. Mr. McIntosh is suffering with a bad eye.
He had the misfortune to run a sliver of wood in it and it looked
to be in a serious condition.
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-Miss Amy Hickman of Spickard came Tuesday to assist at the G. W.
Molleston home.
"Al" Horseradish is Convicted
In the case of Albert Horseradish tired last Wed. evening in the
high school auditorium for the crime of wife beating, the
defendant was convicted and sentenced to five years of household
work. The state was represented by P. C. Perkins and E. C.
Varney, local attorneys while the defense used James Davis,
Lineville's Clarence A. Darrow and V. K. Lovett, Democratic
politician and a close friend of Jim Reed of Missouri. In spite
of the fact that defense attorneys used all the skill and law of
Darrow and Reed, the state's attorneys as above mentioned.
Perkins and Varney, after one of the greatest displays of law and
laws, won for the state. Attorneys for both sides had carefully
built their case. Virgil M. Beale, well known jurist, was on the
bench and ruled with an iron hand and rubber mallet. Mr.
Horseradish, known in private life as Tate May, went on the stand
as a defense witness. His wife, Carl Molleston tore down every
defense with the woman's excuses of because. M. C. Lane and Happy
Hawkins were witnesses for the state and L. M. Belvel was divided
about evenly between state and defense, crossing up the defense
attorneys in a manner that caused Jim Reed to almost go wild. G.
L. Murphy, H. L. Harris, Jess Wilson, Kenneth Harris, Ross
Cramlett and E. E. Calbreath were the members of the jury. M. A.
Belvel was the court clerk and carried the trial through with all
the dignity of a Supreme Court case. A large crowd packed the big
auditorium to standing room and greatly enjoyed the evening. Mr.
Vincent's high school orchestra furnished some fine music and
Carl "Skeet" Molleston put on a little vaudeville skit
that drew much applause.
Ill with Pneumonia - John Hadle, local
businessman, is ill at his home suffering from an attack of
pneumonia. At today's writing Mr. Hadle is holding his own. Betty
Lou, 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mollestion is
reported as improving from an attack of pneumonia.
Cub Trapshooters "Also Ran" - Ross
Cramlett, Tate and Frank May, inexperienced trapshooters tried
their hands at the traps Sunday. Ross was high in the 25 bird
event with 11, Frank second with 5 while Tate quit on the first
run without a bird. Better luck next time, Tate.
Shooters Finish in A String -- When the
Lineville Gun Club met last Sunday to shoot they did not think
they would finish in the order they did. In the event of 75
targets the shooters finished as follows; Cecil Duncan, high,
with 66, I. W. Austin, 65; G. E. Wheeler, 64; Arthur Girdner 63;
Jim Lambertson 62; and E. O. Luce 61. Various excuses were made
for the scores. Duncan said he could have broke more. Austin and
Wheeler claimed they had recently won prizes. Girdner said he
could have shot better in Missouri. Lambertson said if they had
been in Minnesota he would have led the bunch and Luce claimed he
was not used to his new gun. At that it was a very unusual score.
Nevins-Tanner Company Here - Members of the
Nevins- Tanner Stock Company who stored their big show here for
the winter have begun to drop in. Mr. and Mrs. Nevins and son,
Toby, were among the first to arrive, coming from their home in
Kansas City Monday. When the company is assembled for a month of
rehearsals it will number sixteen people. The company will open
here about May 7 for a week's stand. The Nevins-Tanner Company
are composed of ladies and gentlemen whom it is a pleasure to
know and they are always welcome in Lineville. The rehearsals
will take place in the Krieder building until suitable weather
will permit the big tent to be erected.
New Real Estate Firm -- A new real estate firm
to be run under the firm name of Rockhold & Varney was
established here the first of the week. J. J. C. Rockhold and E.
C. Varney are the members of the new firm and for the present the
business will be transacted through The Tribune office, phone
number 109. The new firm already have many farms, town properties
and business stocks listed in Iowa, Missouri and surrounding
states. A complete list will be published in next week's Tribune.
Wins at National Meet -- Orlando Krieder, son of
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Krieder, was one of the few wrestlers to
compete at the National Collegiate Meet held at Ames Iowa, last
week. Orlando, captain of the Simpson College team, won high
honors at Ames in the 135 lb. Class. His father, J. G. of this
place, was on hand to see the boy win his honors for himself and
Simpson College.
FAIR HAVEN
-Sherm Cochell called at the home of his son, Ernie Sunday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grimes and daughters and Cecil Little were in
Lineville Saturday night.
-Ray Wells and Bill Barritt assisted Leslie Lowry deliver their
hogs to Mercer Friday.
-Ted Brown and family visited Sunday with Barney Smalley's.
-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collings and daughters visited with relatives
of near Princeton, Sun.
-George haggard visited Saturday night and Sunday with his family
in Mercer.
-Pearl Tuller and wife and Mr. McLaughlin visited Wed. at the
Carl Grimes homes.
-Sherm Cochell and wife visited Thursday night with their son,
Ernie and family.
-Helen Little stayed last week with Miss Bertha Spidle in Ravanna
and practiced for the Senior class play.
-Mrs. Lizzie Reeves and son were Mercer callers Friday.
-Jim Gibson and Pearl Tuller called at the George Kayser home
Friday night.
-Those who visited Sun. at the Charley Little home were Dr.
Gladys Griffin and daughter of Trenton, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Reeves
and son of Lucerne, MO..
-Fred Collings called at the Ernie Cochell home Friday.
-Mrs. Carl Porter and family called at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gibson Sat.
-Carl Grimes, Jim Gibson and Tommy Hodge helped Pearl Tuller
build a garage Friday. Mrs. Grimes visited her parents also.
-Mr. and Mrs. Bill Welch and family visited Saturday with her
parents, John Rumley and family.
-Cecil Little made his regular Sunday night call at Carl Grimes.'
-Mrs. Pearl Tuller visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Jim Gibson.
-Mrs. Carl Ramsey visited Mrs. Mance Pickett Friday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Tuller and Mr. McLaughlin visited Mon. with
Carl Grimes and wife.
-Mr. and Ms. Lute Lowry were in Mercer Sat.
-Cecil Little ate Sunday dinner at Ernie Cochell's.
-Harry Rankin visited Sunday with his cousin John Ramsey.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson and son called at the Ted Brown home
Sunday.
MORGAN NEWS
-Wayne Spencer was a Lineville caller Monday.
-Grant Dillon and wife spent Monday evening at the Chas. Bright
home.
-Cyrus Wells was a Lineville caller Wed.
-Mrs. Bud Baker and Mrs. Will Phelps called at the Herbert Cozad
home Tuesday.
-Mrs. Frank Bright and daughter, Gwendola were callers at the
Oliver Bright home Thurs. evening.
-Burr Crum and mother were Lineville callers Thurs. evening.
-Kenneth Willis called on Celland Curry Thurs. evening.
-Willis Dillon and wife spent Fri. evening at the M. L. Harris
home.
-Cebert Hollinger and Oscar Peck were Pleasanton callers Sat.
afternoon.
-Fay Osbourn and family called at Henry Petty's Sunday.
-Henry Perkins of Leon was a caller in this neighborhood Sun.
-Joe Sprague and wife spent Sun. at Grant Dillion's.
-Most everyone in this neighborhood had business in Lineville
Sunday.
-Sam Stuteville called at Will Phelps Sunday.
-Jim Ely, Lee Spencer, and son Wayne called at the Oliver Brights
Sunday.
-Gerald Hollinger called at Willis Dillons Sunday.
HICKORY NEWS
-Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Brown and Mr. Clyde Holllers and daughter,
Marie visited the R. S. Moore home on Wed. nite.
-Mr. James Beavers of Woodland, Ia returned to his home Tues.
after a visit with his son Del.
-Clyde Hollers and Tobert McClaron claim to be the champion pitch
player of this Community and any one thinks they can beat him
just rap on the nest and they will find the hornet at home.
-Rex Warnock sawed wood for a few of the farmers in this
community on Sat.
-Robert Moore is carrying a black eye he says he got hit with a
stick of wood but there are doubts about it.
-Mr. Porter Moore and Mrs. Otte Moore and son Woodrow visited the
R. S. Moore home Sun.
BRACEWELL
-We met our good friend Mr. Ott Moore in Lineville last Saturday
and was glad to see him but have grave fears that Ott has some
bad motive in his mind as he seemed to try to select some
suitable epitaph to be put on his monument when he departs from
this old world. Don't worry Ott. We will see that you have a very
fitting epitaph that you will never be forgotten.
-Cam Trembly and wife and son Ivan, were Lineville callers
Saturday.
-Our lumber factory is now in operation in the east part of town.
It is operated by Clay brothers. Call on them and get courteous
treatment.
-The good people of this vicinity met one day last week and
appointed a committee to have the grove put in good condition,
preparatory for our usual summer entertainments. They appointed
Frank Hughes to trim the trees and he never lays down on any good
work so he climbed a tree and begun. Of course he is an awkward
cuss and the first move down he came almost breaking his back and
lost all his religion. There fore this work will be delayed for a
while at least.
-Our town is greatly in need of a doctor. A veterinary would
answer as his medicine and surgical instruments would answer for
both horse and human as most of us are of a strong constitution
equal to a horse.
-Ivan Trembly called on John Emmons Sunday.
-W. O. Phelps and wife and daughter, Ada and Arthur and Frank, in
fact the whole family, were Lineville visitors Sat.
-Mrs. Sid Teller called on Maude Hughes one day last week.
-Bracewell brothers are feeding a fine bunch of calves which are
mostly Whitefaces and they are sure dandies.
-Eldon Harden and wife were Leon callers Friday.
-Elsie Teller and Maude Hughes were calling on Mrs. I. S.
Bracewell Monday morning.
-We are very sorry indeed to report the sudden disappearance of
one of our neighbor boys. He left home last Sat. evening in a
Ford car and was last seen to leave the paved road south of
Mercer near the Fairley church. He turned off to the right and
may be hid near there. If anyone in the Fairley neighborhood know
of this young man's whereabouts, it would be a favor in notifying
the Bracewell correspondent.
-Mrs. I. S. Bracewell and son, Wayne, visited at the Fletch Grove
home near Modena Sunday.
-A Mr. McCoy, wife and daughter of Blakesburg, called at the
Frank Hughes home Sun. afternoon. Mrs. McCoy took home with her a
fine pair of canary birds.
UNION ITEMS
-Mrs. Sazie Morgan of Leon, is visiting at the Barr home this
week.
-Faye Osbourne and family visited Sun. at the Charles Bright
home.
-C. W. Bellows and wife were Lineville visitors Sunday.
-P. R. Barr was a Leon caller last Friday.
-Henry Perkins of Leon, was a caller in this vicinity Sun.
-Ancil Dunham and wife and Thelma McLaughlin visited Sunday at
the Bob Dunham home.
-Harley Bettis, wife and children of near Clio, visited Sunday at
the Dave Belvel home.
-Mrs. Rolla McLaughlin visited one afternoon of last week with
Mrs. Greeta Bellows.
-Mrs. Blanche Barr, who has been quite sick, is able to be about
again at this writing.
-Delbert McLaughlin visited Sunday with Clarence Hagan.
-Mrs. L. B. Young and son, Bradford, attended the class play at
Lineville Friday night.
MERCER ITEMS
-Charles Fields and family have recently rented the P. C.
McDonald place of Claud Rogers, about 5 miles south of town where
they expect to live and raise a good supply of poultry. Charles
aims to work on the road.
-Eldon Donelson and wife have a new baby boy, which came to their
home Sat. week. The sprightly little newcomer weighs 11 pounds.
-Rev. Freeman came from Trenton last week and moved his household
goods away from Mercer. We understand that Rev. Wimple of
Spickard will become the U. B. preacher in Mercer. Rev. Freeman
is still holding his meeting at Trenton.
-The Arkansas Special is a new song that is making quite a hit
among the Pentecostal people and others of Mercer. It was
composed by Evangelist (-)aynie Nichols and sells at 10 cents the
copy.
-Wm. Barritt, the truck man, went to Des Moines and moved Rev. A.
J. (B or D)erry and his family back to Mercer. They have recently
purchased the Mrs. Garner property in the south part of Mercer
and back they came, of course.
-Charley Stockman and wife came to town Friday morning in the
good old fashioned way, driving Prince and Charley to the buggy,
rain or no rain.
-Mrs. C. W. Cunningham and Mrs. Leonard Power visited the school
last Fri. afternoon which visit doubtless brought back to their
memory the days of auld lang syne.
-Plenty of fellows in Mercer are hoping for work to open up and
the outlook is pretty good for it quite soon. There will be
roadwork, railroad work and farm work in a short time.
-Ted Brown and Sam Barton of Somersett township, are very
industrious workmen. They sawed wood last week for Bub Wade, John
Duncan, Albert Snyder, Fred Snyder, Allie Holmes, B. W. Elliott,
Cleve Pollard and Theodore Wade. Ted and his wife and girls came
to town Fri. night to get some gasoline and grocery supplies.
-Rev. A. E. Duncan of Spickard, will preach at the Mercer
Christian church next Sun. morning and evening. Everybody invited
to attend.
-Ed Early, Sat. morning brought in three hogs that weighed 925
pounds and brought him $97.12.
MT. OLIVE
-We are glad to know that Mrs. Mollie McCarty is back home and
feeling pretty well after a siege of measles, having very good
care at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miles McCarty.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Belvel visited at the Jess Bryant home Sunday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson visited at the Caroline Wilson home
Sunday night.
-Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Wilson drove up to Grandma Wilson's Sunday
to spend the day.
-Grandma Wilson is some better at this writing of which we are
glad to report.
-Mrs. Nellie Milner of Trenton came to visit a few days at the
Caroline Wilson home.
-Mrs. Effie Johnston has been very poorly for the past two or
three weeks.
-Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson visited at the Ray Johnston home
Sunday.
-Mrs. Katie Sears is still weaving some very beautiful rugs.
NEW ZION
-Mrs. S. A. Jones returned to Lineville Fri. after a weeks visit
in the country.
-Miss Ada Alley returned to Cameron Mon. after visiting home
folks.
-Clyde Hollars and daughter, Marie and Mrs. Fay Hollinger visited
with Jane Ragan Sunday.
-Mrs. Will Jones and son, Norman spent Sun. at Howard Moore's.
-Those who spent Sunday at Dirk Bloom's were Jess Moore and
family, Mill Smith and family, Verlin Johnson and family, Rose
Ragan and children, Everett Bloom and wife and Bessie Bloom.
-Carl Gladfelter and family spent Sunday with his mother.
-Ocal Trail and wife are the proud parents of a fine girl born
March 27.
-George Talbot and wife of Mercer spent Sunday with Mary
McKinney.
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-G. W. Hutchinson and wife were callers at the Bryan Moore home
Monday.
- Everett Bloom and wife visited one day last week at the Oliver
Bright home.
-Herbert Cozad was a caller in this neighborhood Sunday.
School Notes
-The banner which the girls won at the county basket ball
tournament arrived this week and is now hanging in the assembly
room.
-Mr. Rutherford gave two very interesting talks to the 11th and
12th history classes this week on the French Revolution. Since
Mr. Rutherford has visited many of the historic places of the
struggle, he was able to add much to the story from his own
personal experiences.
-Most of the pupils who have been absent with measles, have
returned and things are now about normal.
-Merle and Elsie Denton left school last week on account of their
parents moving away.
-Those on the various honor rolls for spelling are: 7th grade,
Hazel Dailey, Carl Duffield, Paul Vinzant; 6th grade, Gussie
Petty, J. T. McIntosh; 5th grade, Mary Gaskell, Ruth Tallent.
-Irma Jean Brummet and Willard Barnett both entered the second
grade this week.
GARLAND NEWS
-Cecil Manchester spent Saturday night with Earl Donnelson.
-Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Vinzant spent Sunday with the lady's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mobley.
-Frank and Jesse Stark spent Saturday and Sunday with their
sister, Mrs. Guy Martin.
-Mrs. Minnie Davis of Pleasanton, Ia, and family and Robt.
McClarnon spent Sunday with Con McClarnon and family.
-Leland Manchester and family, Hugh Vinzant and family spent Sun.
with John Manchester's.
-Mrs. Loyd Vinzant and Mrs. Bill Mobley spent Wed. with Mrs. John
Manchester.
-Bill Shields and family visited relatives in Clio Friday.
-Violet Shields spent Thursday nite with her sister, Clara
Mulvania.
-Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cox, Jr. spent Sunday with the lady's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Regan.
-Bill Shields and Laurel Collins were transacting business in
Leon, Sat.
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