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,4-. v£ i: A 'IH 'f- harden Grove Apteasant surprise was tendered Thos. Craigo by his young friends Wed nesday evening of last week, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Craigo, the occasion being his twentieth birthday anniversary. E. O. Lovett is quite seriously ill. A physician from Ottumwa was called Sunday in consultation with the attend ing physician, Dr. Doolittle. Ralph Brant, who has been in Col bran, Colo., returned last week to visit his brother Charley, he having sold his interest in the mercantile business there. Nora McNeil, who has been in Chica go taking treatment returned last week. The weekly mite social was held at the home of Mrs. Zichy Saturday eve ning and all spent a very pleasant time. Next Friday evening it will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adams. C. O'Brien held services at the Pres fcyteiMan church Sunday morning. The Presbyterian ladies served supper in the G. A. R. banquet hall Frl |day evening. V, R. C. Hoadley returned from Chicago Monday morning where he has been on business. Guy Doolittle, of Chariton, spent San day with his parents. James Crowley and wife, of Chariton, were here the first of the week attend ing the funeral of Mrs. Peyton, Mrs. Crowley's sister, who died Saturday and was buried Sunday afternoon. We are informed that F. D. Baker has sold his stock of goods to G. M. Russell. J. Gleason went to Mt. Ayr on busi ness Monday. W. C. Stempel, of Leon, was in our city Monday and Tuesday on business. Burrell Henry Wells returned to his home at Pleasanton Friday. Will McGahuey, from Council Bluffs, is visiting friends and relatives here, Harry Baker is visiting John Sellers this week. Mr. George Smith died on Friday, Feb. 5, being 82 years of age. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Hecka •r thorn, of Decatur. Interment was in the McGahuey cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his death. He was one of the first settlers of this county. Center. Mr. Gardner placed anew wheel on Mr. Brown's 40 foot tower wind mill. Mr. Orfield's son is working for Cap Brown. The correspondent of Burr Oak Ridge has spent ii From Our Correspondents :i Tom Quick and wife and A. E. Finch and wife ate dinner with Sant Mc Gahuey's Sunday. Joe Mullen and brother Will, went to Jack Oak after posts Monday. Dr. Eiker was in our vicinity Tuesday. J. Mullen and wife called at Decatur Tuesday. Mr. Warner and family moved from Missouri tojhis farm up by the Euritt bridge Wednesday. Otto Quick and wife went to Cains ville, Mo., to visit relatives Wednesday, S. McGahuey went to Djeeatur Wednes _• day.' gp Ed. McGahuey and wife are' visiting her parents, Mr. Smith's. Quitej a lively time at the meeting Thursday evening. Joe Mullen went to Ringgold county Friday after Ben Smith. rHam Houdesheldt. called Friday to see his father who is on the sick list. C. P. Shaffner is still on the sick list. R. S Forkner hauled a load Of goods I for Mr. Warner Wednesday. Dell Euritt made his regular call at J- the home of J. Lantz Sunday evening. Frank Wells called to see C. P. Shaff ner Saturday. I. N. Brown hauled a load of goods for Mr. Elwell to Leon, Friday. Mr. George Gore was a Lamoni caller Friday. .Mrs. James Pierce visited at R. S. i. Forkner's Friday. good many years as a faith- ful itemizer for THB REPORTER. NO doubt those dark eyed children of hers Will all be reporters. Mrs. Kate Strong's contributions to Tnfi REPORTER are wit and wisdom in realisrn personified. Her characters are real and more satisfactory than Samantha Allen's. W a a at to a in lioiinds. Wm. Field had business at the Leon depot last Saturday. Lillie McGinnis, of Fremont county, VV is visiting relatives in Center..... .? CAp Brown received a car load of com at Crown. Mite'' Garber made a short, visit in Centfer l'aSt week. Birds work for man from the first glim m$r of light. Rbpky Mountain Tea works for man kind both day and night, That's \vhy it is famous the world o'er j, £}nd o'er, I It SadU iiOt let you turn over-aiid take another snore. W. C. Stengel & C6. ^Fw«qxl Arkansas farm lands write to D. L. Bobbins, Carlisle, Ark. THE K.yj9? »*q 4 Pleasanton. t- Mr. and Mrs. fit. Brown are on the sick list. Clara Davis, who has been an Index employee for the past two years, has re signed hpr position on account of her parents moving to Missouri. J. C. Early, who has been sick with pneumonia for the- past month or more, was able to visit his store a short time Saturday afternoon. Wm. Horn returned from Kansas the first of the week. W: B. Owens was a Lineville business visitor Saturday. J. E. Leeper had business iu Lineville Saturday. Mrs. Harper, of Cainsville, Mo., is visiting at the home of David Ball and family. Ed McNeil was a Leon business visi tor Saturday. John Griffin returned from Kansas Saturday, where he had been to see the country. Nick HaTstead and wife, of Morgan, were business visitors here Friday. Revival meetings are in progress at the brick sclio61 house east of town. Dan Greehwo6d, of Akron. Mo., was a business visitor itt our city Saturday. Dr. floyktr.'of Sihip son College, Ind ianolaj fdWil1,' Milt preach at the M. E. church iifcxt £rihdd§ at 3 o'clock. Prof.tt.'' A. MfetBrtfifeh, ex-county super intendctH,' was a visitor in our city Fri day. Attdrifi^_,vy: McGinnis, of Leon, had profe^ional'b'uKiness here Friday. Thoil' riiiinfcei'ejl' \Vith the sick are Mrs. .f. ft fitee frtS rs. E. C. Macy and Little Bessie Tye. Alice Ball, who sprained her ankle a few weeks ago, is slowing recovering, David Davis and family moved to a farm in Missouri near Adel, last week. We wish them success. Jeff Kizzire, of Davis City, was shak ing hands with old acquaintances one day last week. Harry Croy and family, of near Cains ville, were here a few days visiting his mother, Itf rs. S. Croy. Pleasant Valley Mrs. C. Millsap and child,' who were burned last week, are getting along nicely. Mrs. George Virden and son were Leon visitors Saturday. Mr. McLaughlin closed iis school at the Valley school house last Friday. Ora Black and wife were Leon visitors Thursday. Mrs. James Hill visited Mrs. Charles Millsap Saturday. Mrs. Henry Quigley visited her mother, Mrs. Davenport, who is very poorly, Saturday. Mr. Bruner and family visited C. Mill sap Thursday. W. Virden went to see his best girl Sunday night, and on going home his horse slipped and fell with him hurting his foot. George Virden was a Leon visitor Saturday. C. Millsap returned ^Saturday after being away two weeks. Tuskeego. Rev. ^.®W. Smith filled his regular ap pointment at'the Baptist church Sunday morning add evening, and will also give bible leetures tlie coming week. Howard Spurrier spent Sunday with Willie Rydn. Mrs. A. A. Pie'rcy and, daughter Eva and Mi*s. Jesse Dunbar and Baby Lester visited Firiday ^vlth Mrs. Clem Crevel ing, elist of Lamohl. Minnie Vanderflugt was an over Sun day visitor at her home in Lamoni. Maud Switzer spent Saturday night and Sunday at Ike Payton's. Several from this place attended the United Brethren Quarterly meeting at Elk Chapel the past week. toward Dickinson and family, of La moni, spent the latter part of last week at Cyrus Jacobs'. Marion' Marshall, of Decatur, was shaking hands with old friends in these parts.last week. Clarence Needles, the agent at this place, left Thursday for Ackworth. Robert McLease is agent now. Mr. Downey, of Decatur, shipped a car load of Iiogs from this place to Ot tumtfa Tuesday. We A Piercy'aiVd family spent Sunday evening kt Ike Payton's. Mrs. Piercy and daughter Eva visited Thursday'with' Mrs. Ella Dunbar. Our postmaster, Luther Bason, spent Sunday with his parents. RdiS McLease Was an over Sunday visitor at"Ottumwa. La^ri Striftghain, of Kellerton, was seen on our streets Saturday. '1 Ed Scott and 3'. M. Smith were passen gers for Kellerton.Saturday evening. George Wion and family will leave Bbon for Okl£hom& A Pretty Miss Nellie Hascomb, Omaha "I o"vi& my gaodijooks and ealth to HJqJ. lister's Rocky'" Mountain TteA. JSaVe fully regained my health." Ti^a or tabl^K&.""U5 c&n~tb.~ WL C. Stempel & Co. LEON HE^Olar^R, Silem A. E. Poole js recovering from an at tack of the grip. A. W. Davis purchased some corn of J. M. Harmon. J" Charley Bledsoe attended meoting at Davis City Thursday evening., A sled load of young people from this place attended meeting at Bethel Thurs day night. Charley Millsap, of Decatur, spent Friday night at M. Linden's. J. W. Lillie is quite sick. Alma Poole delivered hogs to Leon Monday. A. C. Dale and A. J. Woolsey visited with J. W. Lillie Sunday. Marion Davis lost one of his large horses. Harry Stover sold Homer Moorman a horse last Saturday. Orle Dale and R. B. Drake had busi ness in Leon Thursday. Allie Woolsey got mixed up with his team and is somewhat knocked out. Master George Clark, who has been attending school in Leon, has returned home and is enrolled at Vine Oak. M. Linden had business in Pleasanton Thursday. Attorney L. B. Jackson and wife, of Leon, were callers at It. 13. Drake's last Wednesday evening. Harve Pitman came over from Davis City last Wednesday evening and is the guest of A. IS. Poole and wife. R. B. Drake had the misfortune to dis locate one of his knees last Wednesday. Ed Stanley, of Nebraska, and a former boy of this place, was visiting his old friend, A. W. Davis, last week. Elsa Dale and Lesta Linden spent Sunday with Lulu Harmon. Mrs. J. H. Stover and son Harry visit ed with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mcintosh Hill, last Thursday. M. Linden and wife spent Sunday with O. M. Pace. Herman Harmon and Tom Wynne had business in Pleasanton Saturday. The many friends of Miss Perry Dale will be pleased to learn that she ranks first in the voting contest in the Des Moines Daily News. Sam Stover spent Monday night Leon. Walter Inman was on the streets of Pleasanton Saturday. Floyd Dale and wife, of Oklahoma, and sister, Lenna Graves, of Kansas, who have been visiting their parents, A. C. Dale and wife, returned to their respective homes Wednesday. Woodland. Letha Newlin, of Leon, is visiting friends here this week. Dennis Daughton and Charley Norton, of Leon, wer0 in to\vn' Saturday night.' Rev. Rupert ..filled his regular ap pointment at the A. C. church Sunday. Quite a number' from here attended the horse sale at Lineville Saturday. Miss Knapp, who is teaching at the Jennings school, gave a spelling bee last week, Ed Knowles, of the Wood land school, carrying off tlie honors. Henry Coontz sold a pair of horses at the Lineville sale Saturday for §290. Willie Mullin, of Weldon, visited at M. C. Grogan's last week. Mrs. I. N. Beavers returned from Clio Satufday, where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Roy Beavers. J. S. Keller and wife visited" at Jesse Still's Friday. Clint Lewis and family "moved over on the Hinds farm last week, Mr. Shankle moving to Missouri. Mr. Paxton, our mail carrier, was on the sick list last week, Relix Wilson taking his place. Cale Browning has purchased Eugene Massey's farm and will take possession soon. Gene has not decided whero ho will go yet but we hope he will locate near here. L. D. Rose has purchased the Andy Adair house of Jim Gochenhouer and will move there March 1st. Welcome Ridge. Quite a number of young folks from this vicinity attended the dance given at Mr. Sage's Friday night. Milton Manchester returned home Tuesday from Lincoln, Neb., where he has been visiting friends and relatives. Clifton Mills called on his best girl, who resides in this neighborhood Sun day night. Will Alldrcdge returned home a few weeks ago from Pender, Neb., having been absent from home nearly three years. He is now visiting with his' uncle, Mr. Cain. .' Elder Kepheart, who is now preach ing at the L. D. S. church at Leon, visit ed at the home of B. D. Alldredge Thursday, J. H. Alldpedge- and wife visited over Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs.' Merryman. Mrs. B. D. Alldredge who has been oh the sick list for 'the past two months is now on the road to recovery which is the hope of her many friends. 5 Cora Fulton.. stayed over night with Vera Cox one night this week. Mrs. George Rogers is on the sick list this-week. .'X Quite a number were present at the birthday'dinner given by Mr. Sales last Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Sales' 46th birthday^ A nice time is reported. FOR toy? choice Plymouth Rock Cockejrelg. F. C. MULLINNIX. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Van Wert. There the home of !Nir. and Mrs. C. A. Walker Saturday evening Jin honor of the form er's 48th birthday. The evening was spent in playirig "panic", and Mrs. Lena Shrivers played some very pretty in strumental piec«s on the piano. About 8 o'clock Mr. Walker arrived from his store, it being a complete surprise to him. About 10 o'clock a long table was spread with the good things which the guests had prepared. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames John Shriver, Steve Easter, Chas. Evans, M. Phelps, Ike Skidmore, Frank Clanton, T. M. Craft, Traupel, and J.N.Easter. Mesdames J. T. Thompson, Filia Crano, and Geo. Woodard. The Misses Ena Traupel, Ida Thompson, Leila Clanton, Leva Crane, Inez Skidmore, Janie Craft, Meda and Clella Thompson, and Gertie. Walker. Messrs. Bert and Ben Easter, Raymond Allison, Earl Craft, and l.edrue Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chapman. Misses Ida, Meda and Clella Thomp son and Mary Rhoades spent Sunday with Alice Sims. We understand that Rev. Ward will fill the pulpit at the Christian church next Sunday. James Jenkins and sister moved into the house recently'vacated by Mr. Fry, Saturday. The "400" met with Frank Cooley and Miss Nellie Walter Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Castor, in honor of Miss Marguerite Walter of Des Moines. The evening was spent in playing games, and at a late hour they all departed for their homes, all having spent a very enjoyable evening. Mrs. Temple Craft spent Friday after noon with Mrs. J. L. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson visited Friday with their daughter at Green Bay. Mrs. Smith, who had her hip broken some time ago, is able to sit up now. There was no church at the M. E. church Sunday night as Rev. Tennant is holding a revival at Lacelle. Mr. Reed was a Leon caller Saturday M^'. Shears fell olt from a box-car one day last week and is unable to work for a few days. T. M. Craft has traded his farm one half mile south of town for the Palace hotel recdntly owned by Marion Fuller. He also purchased the livery barn and the building which is occupied by An derson, the jeweler. Geo. Johnson,returned Tuesday from Illinois. Maggie Jenkins returned Saturday fjrjin Ccnterville, where she has been visiting relatives. -c-[The Grammar Room will give their jjgxt literary pragramine Friday, Febru ary 19. Gr,andpa Easter is about as handy \yith the shot-gun as any of the boys. He went out in the garden Friday and killed A tfabfclt. Miss Sims of Leon was in this city Friday. Mrs. Samson is still quite poorly. There was a birthday party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Farrens Friday evening, in honor of the former's birthday. Quite a number were pres ent. The evening was enjoyed by all. Foley's Honey and Tar cures the cough caused by attack of la grippe. It heals the lungs. For sale by L. P. Van Werden. Decatur. Wallace Bayltfr returned Friday of last week from a visit with relatives at Milan, Mo. We are glad to say that Mrs. Sherman Robbins is greatly improved. Miss Burnis Launtz spent Friday with Miss Susie Euritt. Grandma Black is quite feeble at this writing. Miss Belle Cash went to Mt. Ayr Sat urday for a visit with friends. E. II. Peck has purchased the proper ty east of town owned by E. J. John of South Dakota. Harry Corrington was a passenger for Centerville the first of the week where he went for a visit with relatives. Miss Zetta Springer spent Saturday and Sunday at home. John Sells and wife spent Saturday at Mr. Henderson's north of town. Miss Susie Euritt spent Friday night at Geo. Woodmansee's. The meeting closed at the M. E. church Sunday evening. Miss Rennie Beasley is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Benton, at this writ ing. James Young, a former resident of this place, has purchased the Smith farm souih of town, and will take possession ,of same the first of March. Bill Roberts spent Sunday at W. Hr Colter's. There was no preaching at the M. E. church Sunday morning, as Rey. H. O. Hechathorn was, called to Burrell to conduct tlje funeral services of Mr Smith. Richard Black of Davis City was town the last of the. week. Frank Dobson, who lives south of town, is on the sick list. Grand R)v»r. JuliuS^Gfitfy, dentist, Will-b®'iK 11,1904. I' $•** !©fa^i River every fourth week, n&xt date- be* ing Feb. 17th to 20th inclusive. Van Werden QpferaTHouse "r .# as'...: %r 1, rV TO-a^TXQ-HT ., Present Hal Reed's Masterpiece Knobs 0* Tcntifesec James Fry, of Van in these parts last v' There was a gathering of young folks at Lon Adams Friday night a.nd they were highly entertained with Frank Archbaugh and his talking .Machine. Little River. wife were Grand Mr. Gibbons and Riveir visitors Thursday and Friday. Otto Pritcb'ard and sisters, Iva and Bessie, called on Helen and Maggie Whisler Wednesday evening. Ora Eaton and wife were Leon callers Thursday. Eddie Pritchard was the guest of his friend, Clyde Pryor, Thursday. Frank Springer and wife were over Sunday visitors at the home of Jim Gib bons. Pearl and Ruby Pryor spent Saturday afternoon with. Helen and Maggie Whisler. Charlie Akes has been working for Harve Akes tho past week. Miss Rock has been visiting the past Week at the home of her uncle, Mr. Epperley. ... Elmer Gibbons made a business trip to Grand River-Saturday. Pearl Woods spent Monday night at the home of Mr. Beers. ^Ireland Cleo and Edith Bryson entertained a few of their friends Monday evening. Mergie Hatfield visited over Sunday with home folks. Quite-a number attended the dance at J. O. Earner's Monday night and all re ported a fine time. 1 Clint Lewis has moved into the house vacated by C. M. Shankle. Fred Potter visited over Sunday with his uncle at Lamoni, who is very low at this writing. Oda Dale was. in these parts,last week getting subscribers for the Des Moines Daily News. ». "by I/. P. Vag Werden. 4t The Beautiful scenery. Electro and Mechanical Effects. Specialities Change Nightly. The Society Event 3 The Power of the Cross S| 2 ^©.'fc'vajscLs.^T- iT5.g£bvt A Very Funny Rural Comedy Drama Popular Prices 15c, 25c and1 35c Burr Oak Ridge. Elder Elmore preached a few inter esting sermons at Eden church this week. School closes at East Eden Friday. Miss Edith Bryson and Mattie Clark called at D. Shira's one evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Horney, Alma Kim port and Elder Elmore were Sunday visitors at W. H. McCalla's. Mrs. and Mrs. C. E. Chastain visited Will Qhastain last week. Hazel College S. J.^and rfoSiA' Little went to Okla homa Tuesday for a two week's visit with their brother, R. W., who has re sided in Oklahoma for three years Lou and Georgie Funk went to De Kalb Thursday. R. S. Kennett transacted business in Van Wert "last Thursday, returning home Friday morning. V. H. Fry, wife and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Fry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Little. John Lcdgerwood. of Leon, Sundayed at R. S./Kennett's. C. M.:' Grififn and Wert, were calling Sunday.- iDavis City. A blockade of ice near the state lino has caused Grand River,to overflow at this place. Further south it appears to be worse as several families have moved, onto higher ground. John R. Allen and wife left last Thursday for their future home in Cherry vale, Kansas. The going away was most sad as they buried their only child Sunday before last in our ceme tery. They have the heartfelt sympa thy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. '"Chick" Kimball is reported as dan gerously ill. v., Mrs. Musser is on the sick list. The revival meetings at the M. E. church continue, with increased inter est, If they persevere it will look as though Davis City is becoming con verted. The removal of Mrs. John McLaren to the insane asylum was a sad event. The husband,, and little ones have the deepest sympathy of .everyone. Perry Ewing returned last Saturday to his work,on: the C,.i.G. W. railroad, having been called here by a telegram to the death bed of his nephew, little* Arthur,Allen^ /.|', Clill Clark, .wife and baby, of Omaha,. Neb., are visiting Mrs^C)ark's parents,. Arthur Sylv6$G^nd \yifo. Fred Jay efiine honiie Ifist Sunday. A Night Alarm. Worse than an alarm of fire at night is the brassy- cough of croup, which sounds like the children's death knell and it means death' unless something is done quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar never fails to give instant reli^ and quickly cures the worst form of croup. Mrs. P. L. Cordier, of Manning, Ken tucky, writes, "My three year, old girl had a severe case of croup the doctor said she could not live. I got a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, tne first dose gave quick relief and saved her life."" Refuse substitutes. For sale by L. P. Van Werden. The reason tha.t h'eus lay eggs in the day time is said to be because they are roosters at night. FOR SALK—Small house and four lots good location, cheap. Mits. M. E. TJI.AIU» NOTICE OF FINAL KETOIIT. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in nodt for Decatur County. Hart-h term, 1904: In the Matter of the Estnte of Isaac Peugh, de ceased. To Belle Carr, John PeuRh, Ethel ,Peii|fh, Alpha. Peugh, Alice I'eugli, Willie l'jugh, Marlon l'eijgh. James Peugb and Uar^ Poan: .' You and each of you are licreby notified that fa. E Peuga, as Executor of tlie estate of Isuac lVuRb/de ceased, has Hied his final report which shows flhat there Is no money or other property in his hauiU ind asks that he be discharged and that his bond be exonerated. ,* That the hearing of .said report vrlll lie/at March term, 1904, which conreneo on'the Wat dav off March, 1904. 3. is sure to GIVE SATISFACTION. Ely's Cream I Foley's Honey and Tar is best for crcmpfynd whooping cough, fcontains no opiates, and cures quickly. Careful mothers keep it in the house. For sale I C. E. PBVOH, 1 Executor. 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