The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
Grand aiyer.

Ransom Little is teaching the Wester
,yille.school and boards at Gales which
makes him good walk.
Christmas has come and gone again
and many little ones were made happy.
The Exercises rendered at the Presbyter- !
ian church by the Union Sunday school
were success and we'll attended and
fine evergreen vas trimmed in the best
Of taste that pleased all, especially the
little ones.
Rev. j. III. Edwards has been conduct
ing an interesting meeting the last three
weeks at the Pleasant Valley church
east of here. About twenty have been
converted aud most of them baptized.
Rev ID Hamilton has been conduct
ing meeting at the Baptist church for
two weeks. lie has been assisted the
last week by Rev. Sutton, of New Mar.
ket. Much has been done already and
old trouble made right and all feel bet
been made. We are glad to see Rev.
Hamilton doing good work here. The
meetings will continue for some time.
Rev. Wolver is holding series OF pro.
tracted meetings at Beaconstield. About
twentv-slx conversions SO far and good
prospects for more. Rev. Wolver is one
of the best speakers in this part OF the
state, and good student who always
has something new for his hearers. lie
will begin here soon after the holiday
season is over.
We have often had occasion to OBJ.
serve the sympathy of the people OF
Grand River and vicinity in case of sick.
ness, death or distress. No people are
more liberal in such cases than ours.
Richland township takes care Of its own
poor; in other parts of the county the
merchants furnish the goods and charge
it up to the taxpayers. Here we take
up collection. Our people have many
faults but in this respect they are the
best in the world.
There was considerable liquor shipped
in here last week and the result was
seen Saturday night. This kind Of traf
tic has been going on long time and
should be stopped. A nigger comes
here and takes orders for it by the gal
lor, anu it is reported others do the
same. If this is not violating the Law
it should be-either arrest the men who
engage in this kind of business or cap
ture the liquor when it comes. Som'
one is surely responsible for this. !
these men don't sell it, who does.
Their houses certainly pay them for thu
orders they take.
Many OF our young people attended
the dance at Beaconstieid Monday night
Rev. Wolver and wife are rejoicing
over the arrival of bran new boy a
their house Christmas night.
DJ III. Crees and Henry Hauenstiel
had their birthday dinner together las
Sunday, both coming on the same day
Both were surprised as their wives hat
everything arranged and the men to
gether before they knew what it meant
Our friend. Curt Young. called on u
Monday night. Come again Curt.
Madison Chick and wife are the prout
parents of fine boy. Mad wears
broad smile on his face now.
George Roos and wife are rejoicin
over the arrival of little lady, who ha
come to stay with them. George
quite elated and is wondering what h
will name her.
Mrs. Geo. Riggs came in from Block
ton Monday for visit with her parent,
A. A. Taylor.
Charley Peterson. of Tingey, is her
visiting his brother Zeb.
We were sorry to hear that one c
Mr. Rounds little boys had his lie
broken at Lineville after they ha
everything moved. counter fell owe
on his leg in Mr.. Rounds shop.
Corporation election is all right an
all the officers will soon be sworn in an
everything will be in working order b.
fore long.
Miss Ella Emley died at the home ,
her parents Sunday night Of diabetls.
Lloyd Snyder is sick with cold.
Drew's new store will soon be con
pleted.