| Garden Grove Express Thursday, Oct. 12, 1893 Garden Grove, Iowa High Point Items. Mr. HINEBAUGH, of Monroe Co., who has been here for sometime visiting his son Jonathan and his daughter, Mrs. Charlie DODD, started for home last Thursday. Mrs. MILLER and Miss Bessie FINLEY went to Humeston last Friday on a visit to relatives there. Mr. and Mrs. Perry WOLVERTON started out for Chicago and the World's Fair Friday. Some half dozen of our young men went down to Sandy Point Friday to gather hickory nuts. They returned Saturday and reported a good time and about four bushels of nuts. Charlie SHAFFERS little girl is slowly recovering. A. L. MCCLEARY is rapidly convalescing. Two of the Democratic candidates passed through here last week going in the direction of Lineville. They had a barrel int he wagon, but we did not ask them what they were going to get in it. Mr. BARDWELL was in Woodland Monday looking after a horse buyer. Ed HITCHCOCK was a Leon visitor Monday. Charlie DODD attended the Lineville fair one day last week. W. BROWN got first money in one of the races at the Lineville fair. Charlie and Mary BRANT visited at Davis City Saturday and Sunday. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker December 22, 2003 |
| Garden Grove Express Thursday, Oct. 12, 1893 Garden Grove, Iowa LOCALS. Mrs. Enos DAVIS has been quite sick, but we are glad to learn she is getting better. Mrs. J. J. MCCLUNG has been sick for the past two weeks. We hope to hear of her early recovery. Orris JORDAN lost a black dress coat Saturday between his house and town. The finder will please leave the coat at this office. Last Monday's attendance at the World's Fair broke all previous records. There were in attendance more than 750,000 people. The new restaurant man starts out right by patronizing the printer, thereby letting the public know what he has to sell. See his ad. The World's Fair management have paid off the bonds. They are now out of debt, and the money taken in above running expenses will be profit. Highwaymen are getting bold in Des Moines when they hold up street cars and rob the conductors and passengers. Three incidents of the kind occurred last Sunday evening. There are quite a number of our subscribers in arrears for over a year. Please don't forget us friends, but pay your subscription. We are having regular Italian weather now days. The pastures are green with luxuriant grass, and the corn is maturing nicely. A grand year for Iowa in every respect. The CROW sisters will be here the balance of the week. This makes their third engagement at Garden Grove and they have each time given good satisfaction. Emma BAY lost her watch between her home and Gardy LILLARD's or between there and town on Saturday, Oct. 7th, 1893. It is an open faced watch, Columbus Watch Co. make, stem wind, silverine case. The finder will please leave at this office and they will be liberally rewarded. Major YOUNG has been allowed a pension under the old law of $15 per month. He was a faithful soldier and deserving. This, however, is not the reason that he is using a crutch the last day or two, it is because of a slight accident resulting in straining the muscles of the calf of his leg. Thomas KONKLIN and his son-in-law, Mr. GARTON, after making a run of thirty miles in a little less than three hours located a good quarter section of land piece in the Oklahoma strip. Mr. K. says that the rush was illustrative of the meaner phase of human nature, "Every fellow for himself and the deal take the hind most," was acted out if not said in so many words. We congratulate Uncle Tom in capturing a nice piece of land. The Women's Historical Club met Tuesday evening, Oct. 3d, and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. J. G. AMOS, President, Mrs. J. S. BROWN, Sec., and Mrs. Laura WOOD, Treas. They decided to study French history and literature, with conversaziones on the leading topics of the day. The following is the outline for their lesson Friday evening, Oct. 13th: Roll call: Sentiments from French authors. Table Talk: France and Russia against the Tripple Alliance. History Topics: 1. The Old Celts. 2. Roman Conquest. 3. Conversion of Gaul. A dissertation on French literature. Quotations. Uncle Geo W. BOTT is reported very sick. We hope to hear of his early recovery. Elmer MCGUIRE has been quite sick the past week with fever. Agent STROHL is now at his post after a pleasant visit with friends and at the World's Fair. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker December 22, 2003 |
| Garden Grove Express Thursday, Oct. 12, 1893 Garden Grove, Iowa PERSONALS. L. P. SIGLER, of Leon, was in town Tuesday. J. B. SULLIVAN, of Humeston, was here on business yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. THOMAS returned home from Illinois Tuesday. R. L. PARRISH, Esq., of Leon, was in town over Monday night on business. Mrs. J. L. YOUNG went to the Lineville Springs Monday to remain a few days. Miss PARRISH of Leon staying at her uncle John's while her aunt is at Chicago. Eli DODD went to Appanoose county Saturday on a visit to friends, returning Tuesday. N. JUDD went to the Fair Tuesday and his daughter, Miss Mable, went Wednesday. Mrs. A. C. SIGLER, of Leon, visited her daughter, Mrs. J. J. EVANS and family Tuesday. Aunt Margary BURNS returned last Thursday after visiting in Des Moines the past summer. J. C. WARNER and wife, after a visit of a couple of weeks in Ringgold Co., returned last week. Miss Mary BEER went to Chicago Friday to resume work in her chosen profession, that of nurse. Mr. and Mrs. Fred WOOLLEY went to Pocahontas county this week on a visit to their friends, the LAMPMANS. G. SANFORD, J. F. LEWIS and S. E. WILSON went south of Woodland hickory nutting the first of the week. J. T. MITCHELL don't improve very rapidly. He expects to visit the Lineville Springs as soon as he is able to travel. Mr. and Mrs. James RYAN and Mrs. and Mrs. HOWE of Humeston, visited with Mr. and Mrs. N. M. RIDGWAY Sunday. Our foreman, R. W. BRUCE, started Wednesday to the Fair. Hi brother George will have charge of the office in his absence. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. BARNTHOUSE were made glad last Thursday by the arrival of their son Robert and wife from De Soto, Mo. Miss Mamie EVANS is at Waterloo attending the P. E. O. grand lodge as a delegate from the Garden Grove chapter. She went Monday via Des Moines. Miss Allie JORDAN went Monday to attend school at Ottumwa. She will be greatly missed from Sunday School, Epworth League, and the choir, as she is a good musician and a ready and willing worker. Mrs. G. SANFORD, Miss KIDWILER, Mrs. W. H. STILES, and Mrs. G. M. MILLER went to Grand River Saturday, returning Sunday evening. They report a pleasant trip. John M. SMITH of Redding, visited his mother-in-law and family over Sunday. He thinks some of locating int his county. If he moves to this vicinity he would be welcomed. A. W. STEARNS returned from Chicago Friday, following him comes a nice invoice of goods in his line. Anything in the way of men or boys wear that you want, better call and see what he has. Mrs. Kate WELLS and children, who have been visiting her father's family for the past month or more, returned home to Nebraska Friday, Mr. WELLS having come on a short visit and to accompany them home. The visitors at the World's Fair from this vicinity that left Friday and Saturday are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. GIBSON, Miss Claire WEMPLE, Mrs. F. D. BAKER, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. MCPHERRIN, Mrs. Sid LILLARD, Mrs. J. S. BROWN, Dr. and Mrs. CONE, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WEBSTER, Mr. and Mrs. Perry WOLVERTON, Mrs. A. W. STEARNS, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WALES, Jennings and Curt KNAPP, Lime EVANS, Harry ARNOLD, Ona WOOD, J. R. WHITE, Byron and Maggie VAIL. W. H. PARIS, Republican candidate for Member of the Board, was in town Tuesday shaking hands with his many friends among all parties here. We predict for Mr. PARIS a heavy vote in the parts of the county where he is best known, which speaks for him more emphatically than mere words. He is one of the solid, level-headed men of the county, and one whose sole ambition will be, if elected, to work to the best interests of the county irrespective of locality. Mr. PARIS has run his own business well which is an earnest of how he will transact county business. As a farmer he will draw a good vote, he will receive support from the business men because of his recognized ability, and the soldiers will be glad to help their comrade. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker December 22, 2003 |
| The Independent Patriot Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa October 12, 1893 Lamoni Markets Oct. 11, 1893 The following report is liable to change at any time. Eggs..................$ .19 Butter......................17 New Potatoes...........60 Apples.....................75 Honey..................10 to 12 Hens........................75? Turkeys....................69 Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker February 20, 2003 |
| Independent Patriot Lamoni, Iowa October 12, 1893 HOME NEWS In connection with a business note to PATRIOT, Mr. F. M. WELD says: "Am at home, having good time. What change in seven years. Almost like a strange country. Corn will be better here than we heard or they expected. Having some heavy rains now." Mr. Herman SMITH, the vocal music teacher who made an attempt to get up a class but failed to get the required number of pupils, also a nephew of N. W. SMITH of this place, started Friday on his return to his home at Hopkins, Allegan county, Mich., intending to stop at Chicago on his way and visit the fair. Dr. J. W. MATHER and his nephew, Mr. Joseph MATHER of Ontario, Canada, came in Sunday. Mr. Joseph MATHER has rented the room recently occupied by Mr. J. E. BROOKS for a law office and will open a tailor shop there in the near future. He has come to stay. The new industry is a much needed one and we wish Mr. MATHER success. Elmer HATCHER had the misfortune to be hooked or rather to come in the way of a blow from the horn of a beast Friday. It struck his right arm, and rendered it almost useless for a few hours. Master Richard KELLY brings us a beet grown on the premises occupied by his father in the west part of town which weighs six pounds and ten ounces. It takes the best premium to our agricultural show. A petition has been circulated by H. C. SMITH, and very extensively signed, asking the town council to take steps at once for the erection of a jail, or calaboose. We think the work in this regard eminently proper, and hope no time will be lost by the council in carrying out the wishes of the majority of our citizens. Without law we should have but little order. But law is of no value unless enforced and in order to its enforcement, the means to punish offenders must be at hand. There are numerous breaches of good citizenship of which those who are not chronic kickers have just reason to complain; and we still incline to the opinion that there is a much better, much more peaceable way of securing the observance of town ordinances than by one non-official citizen complaining against another. If there are inoperative ordinances they should be repealed; and the remaining ones enforced to the letter. PERSONALS Robert TURNER was in Leon, Ia., the latter part of last week. Mrs. Fred TEALE went to Leon, Iowa, Saturday to visit relatives. Mr. Joseph MATHER went Monday to Leon, Iowa, on a business trip. Mr. Robert CORBAN was here the latter part of last week on business. Mr. John STALBERG and wife returned Friday from their visit to the fair. Elder J. R. LAMBERT started Saturday for the L.D.S. reunion at Logan, Iowa. Mrs. Ivan BEACH of Pleasanton, Iowa, came in Monday to visit acquaintances. Elder W. W. BLAIR and wife started Thursday for the L.D.S. reunion at Logan, Iowa, going by way of St. Joseph, Mo. Elder Wm. WATERMAN started Thursday of last week for missionary work to Ottumwa, Iowa, and later Danville. Mrs. J. H. MCVAY of Leon, Iowa, closed her visit with relatives here Monday and returned to her home at Leon, Iowa. Elder Asa S. COCHRAN and Priest A. M. NEWBERRY started Friday to the L.D.S. Reunion to begin that day at Logan, Iowa. Mrs. Lizzie WILLIAMS returned to her home at Lucas, Iowa Thursday of last week after closing her visit with relatives. Mr. Charles MOON went Friday to Chicago to visit the fair and also to his former home in Indiana to visit relatives and friends. Dr. J. W. MATHER went to Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Monday and returned Tuesday to fill his monthly appointment at this place. Mrs. SUMPTION and son Fred who have been visiting at Chicago, Illinois for some time, returned to their house in this vicinity Saturday. Bishop E. L. KELLY started Monday for the reunion at Logan, Iowa by way of Kansas City, Missouri, where he will make a short stop. Mr. and Mrs. E. STARKEY of Davis City, Iowa, came in Saturday to visit relatives, Mr. a BALLOU and family over Sunday. They returned home Monday. G. H. JOY and wife who are mentioned elsewhere in this issue as going to Chicago to visit the fair, will likely visit a short time at their old home Polo, Illinois while gone. Mrs. Thomas BOND from Renheim, Ontario, father of Mrs. S. D. SHIPPY of this place, came in Saturday to visit her, and will probably remain during the coming winter. Mr. Adam OLDFATHER of Brush Creek, Ia. is visiting at Mr. BROOKS, east of town, they being friends of many years acquaintance. Mr. OLDFATHER is looking up a location for his two sons, and may also locate in this vicinity himself. Mrs. Frances DAVIS, who has been visiting for some time with her mother and other relatives in Lamoni started Thursday of last week for her home at Blue Earth City, Minnesota via Des Moines, Iowa, where she is to make a short visit. Mr. Heman WEEDMARK came in Wednesday of last week from the piney regions of northern Minnesota and will remain here during the winter if he succeeds in obtaining employment. He is the son of Mr. Nathan WEEDMARK of this place. Among those who went to Chicago to visit the fair on Friday were G. H. JOY and wife, Mr. Dan ANDERSON, Misses Nellie STODDARD, Mabel BRIGGS, Clara BAILEY and Lucy L. LYONS, Mrs. Caleb STAFFORD and Mr. Edward SHEEN, most of them intending to remain about a week. Among those who took advantage of the low excursion rates up Saturday were Messrs. W. W. SCOTT, G. W. BLAIR, Wm. COONS, C. E. CREVELING, C. A. WICKES and son Albert, H. G. SCOTT and sisters Eva and Ora; most of them intending to remain about a week. G. W. BLAIR will do business and visit at Sandwich, Illinois, while gone. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker February 20, 2003 |
| Garden Grove Express Thursday Oct. 19, 1893 Garden Grove, Iowa LOCALS. A couple of wagon loads of big hickory nuts were on our streets for sale the first of the week. Mac MCCLEARY has bills out for a big sale to-day at the farm of his mother-in-law Mrs. Eliza ROSS 1 1/2 miles N. E. of LeRoy. See bills for particulars. A game of base ball was played between the Humeston boys and our club resulting 9 to 1 in favor of Garden Grove. Prof. BRANDVIG now occupies his new house in the Tiffin Bank Addition. He has a nice cosey place, and will be much more convenient to his work. Having located in Garden Grove recently, we announce ourselves ready to do plain sewing, quilting, nursing, etc. Mrs. WILLIAMS and daughters. In the Mrs. KNOWLES house. The M. E. Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Will MACY, Mrs. Ralph BAKER and Mrs. Agnes STEARNS, at the residence of the former, Friday afternoon Oct. 27th. All are cordially invited to attend. The CROW Sisters Co., were here Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of last week, playing to good houses. This troupe is a favorite with our people and always gives them liberal patronage. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will HONN died Sunday evening of cholera infantum. The child was a bright baby three months old. The friend of the sorrowing parents extend their deepest sympathy. Lessons for the Women's Historical Club, October 20, 1893. 1. Sentiments from French authors. 2. Gaul, Celts. Gaul conquered by Rome. 3. French Literature Froissart. 4. Table-talk: Silver Question. 5. Quotations. Mr. MCKIBBEN's Short Horn sale went off as per announcement. The weather was somewhat inclement, but he had a pretty good attendance. After a fine lunch spread on tables on his fine lawn; Col. WOOD went to work. The sheep and cattle brought fair prices and take it all in all the sale was a success. Esq. WHEELER found his mare bleeding at the mouth Sunday morning. She had already bled a large quantity when he found her. Upon examination he found a large gash in the roof of her mouth. How it was done Mr. WHEELER has not the least idea. Possibly it was caused by taking something sharp in her mouth wit her teeth. That little game of "draw" the other night was not very "quiet" when one of the participants was struck over the head with a cane or crutch in the hands of another one of the party. They do say the "claret" as well as "old rye" flowed freely. The incident needs no comment, as all such happenings have their own moral. But its queer that men will do such things ain't it. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker December 23, 2003 |
| Garden Grove Express Thursday Oct. 19, 1893 Garden Grove, Iowa PERSONALS. Will BOYDSON was in town Wednesday. Dr. E. W. DOOLITTLE arrived Saturday from Chicago. Capt. J. M. LILLARD went to Leon on business Monday. Miss Mamie EVANS returned from Waterloo Monday. Henry LILLARD started to Chicago Tuesday, to visit the World's Fair. Ira MILLER and his two boys were visitors at the World's Fair last week. A Mr. MCKINNEY, of New York, is visiting his cousin Tom. He came Friday. Tunis COLE started to Chicago Monday and will take int he bigest show on earth. Miss Grace STEARNS went to Plankinton, Dak., on a visit to friend and relatives. Geo. MCDOWELL sent a big load of hogs to Ottumwa, this week. Elias KING was up with half a car of hogs and got 6 cts. for them. C. C. BOYCE was in the cattle trade Tuesday. He sold a fine bunch of steers. The Tiffin Bank has paid out over $20,000 for cattle to Western Feeders in the last ten days. H. P. HART sold a fine load of cattle to Jas. DUNCAN of Tabor and delivered them Tuesday at LeRoy. Mabel JUDD and R. W. BRUCE started for the World's Fair Wednesday of last week. Geo. JENNINGS was at Weldon last week helping RUFFCORN and MCCARTNEY with their auction. Mrs. C. P. JENNINGS and Miss Sarah SHAW visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. MCCARTNEY last week. The Misses Bina SWOPE and Cora ARNOLD expect to go to the World's Fair this week. They will teach by proxy during their absence. A brother of L. W. SULLIVAN arrived Saturday, on a visit. He is older than Webb as his head is quite white. We were glad to meet him, and make his acquaintance. As Rev. BEER started to Waterloo to attend the Presbyterian Synod, and Rev. BENNETT had not returned from Michigan there was no preaching services in either of the churches. Ye editor attended court at Corydon Tuesday. This is our first visit to Corydon since their new court house was built. We were pleased to note the decided improvement in Corydon, our former home town. We left Weldon Tuesday afternoon crowded with people and teams and everybody in a rush. But when we arrived in Garden Grove, about 5 o'clock we saw everything perfectly quiet. The Grove is a nice place to go when you wish to get rid of worry and bother of business. - Messenger. Come to Garden Grove earlier in the day Bro. SMITH, not at 5 o'clock when the rush is over. Gen. B. A. BEESON, State Treasurer, spoke at the Opera Hall here Tuesday evening to a good sized audience. He is a forcible speaker and is said to have made a good speech from a Republican stand-point This is the first political speech at Garden grove during this campaign. We hope there will be others. While Earnest WILSON was driving his pony through town Monday she became frightened and unmanageable, and tipped the cart over spilling its occupants, and running away caused several other teams hitched in town to do the same. Earnest was thought to be badly hurt, but is now able to be around. At the last meeting of the M. E. W. T. M. S., a committee was appointed to draft the following resolutions: Whereas. In view of the loss, we as members of the M. E. W. T. M. S. have sustained by the decease of our friend and associate, Miss Charlotte SHAW, and of the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to her, therefore be itResolved. That it is but a just tribute, to the memory of the departed, to say that in regretting her removal from our midst, we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of our respect and regard. Resolved. That we sincerely condole with the friends of the deceased, on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them and commend them, for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best and whose chastisements are meant in mercy. Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial of our sympathy and our sorrow be published in the Express, Mrs. I. N. MCPHERRIN. Mrs. N. M. RIDGWAY. Committee. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker December 23, 2003 |
| Independent Patriot Lamoni, Iowa October 19, 1893 Home News Elder E. L. Kelley returned from the reunion Tuesday. J. R. Smith went to Leon, Iowa, Tuesday, on business. Mrs. Ida Hunter is in town visiting relatives and friends. C. A. Wickes returned from his visit to the fair yesterday. Mr. E.H. Smith and wife returned Tuesday from their week's visit at the fair. Miss Lizzie Rabidou came in Friday from St. Joseph, Mo. to visit relatives. Elder G. H. Hillard and E. A. Blakeslee came in Tuesday on committee business. Messrs. E. H. Dancer, J. W. Smith and Andrew Anderson went Monday to the fair. Among those who returned from the reunion Tuesday were W. W. Blair and A. M. Newberry. Daughters of Zion Society meets next Friday afternoon at the Students' Room of brick church, at 2:30. Mr. Charles Barrows started Tuesday for his visit to the fair, intending to be gone a week or more. Read Kewanee instead of Chicago in personal of last week referring to the return of Mrs. Sumption and son. Go to Tilton's Cash Store. It is said he is giving his goods away. Miss Dorcas Hanson went Tuesday to Des Moines, where she will likely remain during the coming winter. Elder Fred A. Smith came in Tuesday from his missionary tour in northeastern Iowa, where he has been all summer. Another cut in World's Fair rates via C.B. & Q., $9.35 for round trip. Final limit Nov. 15th. Your last chance for a cheap ride. Misses Jessie and Alice Dancer returned from a three weeks' visit to the fair and with relatives in Illinois. Mrs. Caleb Stafford returned yesterday from her visit to the fair, having been gone since a week ago Friday. Mr. G. H. Chesley and family of this vicinity started Monday for Northern Micigan where they will visit during the winter, and may be longer. The report that Tilton is giving away his goods away is not a fact, but he is selling them very cheap FOR CASH. Mrs. W. W. Blair returned from the reunion at Logan, Iowa, yesterday accompanied by a Mrs. Lewis who has come to Lamoni to live, we understand. Mrs. G. H. Blair went Monday to Leon, Iowa, on business, returning Tuesday in company with Mr. Blair, who was returning from his visit to the fair and at Sandwich, Illinois. F. M. Weld and family came in Monday, Mr. Weld from his visit with relatives in Illinois and at the fair, and Mrs. Weld from Ridgeway, Mo., where she has been visiting friends. Of those attending the World's Fair who returned Saturday are Messrs. W. W. Scott, J.. D. Briggs, G. Turner, Dan Anderson, Misses Ora and Eva Scott, Mabel Briggs, Nellie Stoddard and Clara Bailey. Mrs. Ima Dixon, who has been here for several weeks visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, returned Thursday of last week to her home at Marseilles, Illinois. From there she and her family will soon move to Coalville, Iowa. Mrs. Ida Hunter went yesterday to Davis City, Ia. Elder W. W. Blair went to the L.D.S. reunion at Lowry City, Mo., yesterday. We have a small hand bag, found and left here, for somebody. Who are you? Mr. Joseph Mather's tailor shop is now open. Call and see him two doors east of Justice Scott's office. A pumpkin worth seeing is brought to our office by Samuel Keown, his own raising. It weighs probably 60 pounds. Mr. C. Clow and family of northern Iowa, came in Monday by team. They will remain and will probably buy a farm near Lamoni. Jno. Baldwin and family from Shenandoah, Ia., came in Saturday. He will occupy a farm near Lamoni in the spring. F. P. Garber, people's party candidate for representative will speak tonight at Rabidou's Hall, so bills displayed in town announce. On Wednesday of last week our north bound train was wrecked on the other side of Kellerton, Iowa, and eleven cars demolished or rendered unfit for use. The engine, baggage car and coach were the only cars that were not wrecked, and even the baggage car was off the track and somewhat injured. No one was hurt in the least. The engine ran into Kellerton, got a stock car, went back after the passengers and mail and arrived in Lamoni about two hours and a half behind time. Friday night it turned cold, and Saturday's breeze brought out overcoats, gloves and mittens. The town is again practically without diphtheria, the last case being about entirely removed. Dr. Sherman reports a boy at C. D. Simmon's near Andover and a girl at L. J. Barr's in Lamoni. The vegetable crop in nearly every line hereabouts was good this year, and farmers universally report an extraordinary corn crop. The town has had several cases of typhoid fever all of which we believe so far, have recovered. Last week Mr. Elias McDowel's ten-year-old son fell from a horse while going out to gather nuts and broke two of his ribs. He as attended by Dr. Hansen and is now doing well. Mrs. John Grenawalt, has bought Mr. Wm. Hart's place, and expects possession in January. Mr. Hart is thinking of moving somewhere into Missouri, the exact location not being yet determined. D. D. Young exhibited a turnip red beet at this office Monday which weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces. This beats the record yet. PERSONALS H. G. Scott returned Monday from his visit to the fair. J. E. Brooks went to Centerville, Iowa Saturday on business. Elder M. B. Williams returned from St. Joseph, Mo., Saturday. Miss Susie Lambkins went to Davis City, Iowa, Saturday to visit. Edward Sheen returned from his visit to the fair on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Adlene Hanson and daughter visited in Lamoni Monday and Tuesday. Miss Lucy L. Lyons returned from her visit to the fair Thursday of last week. Dr. Sherman reports a girl at Mr. George Ryan's, three miles from town Tuesday. Mrs. A. H. Stearns returned Thursday of last week from her visit to Leon, Iowa. Miss Gertie Spurrier went to Leon, Iowa, Friday and will probably be gone a month. Mrs. Sincoe, mother of Mrs. frank Scott of this vicinity, came in Monday to visit. G. H. Joy and wife returned from their visit at Polo, Illinois, and also at the fair Friday. Mr. Benj. Sowder of Derby, Ia., was in town last week. He was here in search of a farm. Mrs. B. M. Smith and son Israel went to the fair Monday, and will be gone a week or more. Elder R. S. Salyards started for the fair Monday, where he will remain for ten or twelve days. J. M. Gorauch went to Michigan on business Monday, to be gone the remainder of the week. Elder C. Scott started on a missionary tour in Iowa Friday, Afton being his first objective point. Elder Wm. Anderson was in Leon, Iowa, Wednesday and Thursday of last week, on missionary work. Mrs. Lizzie Mumma, nee Spurrier now of Eagleville, Missouri, came in Friday to be at home a few days. Mrs. W. C. Garrett of Preston, Minnesota, a sister to Mrs. E. Banta of this place came in Friday to visit. Mr. Squire Stedman of St. Joseph, Missouri, who has been visiting relatives here for about a week returned to his position Friday. Mrs. Pierce of Denver, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spurrier of this vicinity, came in Wednesday of last week, and will visit with them for some time. D. F. Crane and family who have been visiting at Lake Crystal, Minn., during the past summer, returned to their home at Lamoni, Ia., Saturday. Mrs. Beach of Pleasanton, Iowa who has been visiting here for a few days returned to her home Saturday, accompanied by Miss Works of this place. Mr. Wm. Randall, who has been visiting his parents and other relatives in Lamoni for the past week, returned to his home at Moravia, Iowa, Monday. J. J. Black went to Grant City, Missouri, Thursday of last week, where he will open a barber shop, intending to make that place his home for a while at least. Among those who returned from the fair Friday were Messrs. W. T. Coons, Charles Moon, and B. Ferguson and wife from the fair and Plano, Ill., having been gone two weeks. Miss Christy White, who has been staying with Mr. Wm. Graham's family for several months, returned Thursday of last week to her home at Willmington, near Joliet, Illinois. Mrs. B. M. Anderson and daughter went Monday to Aurora and Plano, Illinois, where they will visit a few days and then go to the fair intending to be gone in all about two weeks. Messrs. Harry Spurrier, Maley Piercy, Harlen and Norton Scott returned Sunday from a month's tour by team through Nebraska, going as far west as Lincoln county - along the Platte River. They report but little rain was had ruing the summer a record drought. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker February 20, 2003 |
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