The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
Grand River.

Guthrie county.
Rev. Mcclure, of Humeston, filled
the Presbyterian pulpit last Sunday
morning and evening.
John M. Thompson sold his farm last
week to j. H. Schmitt, of Corning, j. H.
Crees making the deal. Mr.. Thompson
is one of our best farmers and most
genial man to meet and will no doubt
come to town to educate his adopted
son. We will be glad to have him come
to town. Mr.. Schmitt will get posses
sion just after election as he wanted to
vote:sfor Bryan and McGinnfs before
moving. Mr.. Schmitt is typical Ger
readily.
Peter Breneman's sale was we'll at.
tended last Thursday and stock sold
we'll. Mr.. Breneman will rent his farm
and perhaps come to town.
The Mexican War Veterans had a re-
union last week at Leon. We have one
in our township, Amos S. Laid, who re-
ports good time. The old veterans
of the Mexican war are passing away as
we'll as those of the Rebellion. Children
have been born, grown to manhood and
had children of their own fthe mean.
time. Veterans who were mere boys
war closed are men now all on
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eraW are all nearing the knses oflifa al, All
those who were spared by the rigors of
wars hardships have lived to see a crate.
full people appreciate their glolious ser
vice in many demonstrations Of love
and respect. We are sad to see their
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with patriotic zeal that their organize
ton may long continue.
The q. A. r. will soon meet at Swift
zer's hall we hear. They can have a
good lodge here as there is good many
here if all take part which we hope they
will as these meetings will make them
feel young again and be help to them
in many ways.
Phil. Daily recently returned from
Arkansas and was well pleased with
much he saw; he gives very interest
ing account of his trip and tells of his
visit to the battle ground of Pea Ridge
where be picked up several bullets and
other relics on the battle ground. This
was the hardest fought battle of the
war west of the Mississippi and occurred
on the 9TH and 9Th of March, 1862.
Uncle Phil. tells US the government has
put up some very beautiful monuments
there to commemorate the deeds of its
heroic dead.
There he fell, there he died. there they laid
him,
What's his name? he died for his country,
Then what matter his name unknown;
tbs the act not the actor, l,veth,
Ills the deeds we do crown the grave,
What life wins in transient pl0rv
1t is death max es King or slave.
Here the suns last blush fingers longest,
Here the feet of the morning first come
And the thunder's voice speaketh his requiem
Like the rol! OF funeral drum.
See the clouds above him are STOPPING,
And they gather round him and weep,
So we leave him enrapped in his glory
" it'll the God on the hills asleep.
job Landes has opened store at
his old stand at Westeryille and would
be pleased to see all his old friends and
customers to come in and see him once
more.
Ora Bay is here from Wayne county
visiting his parents.
Vern Beck left Monday tor Wyoming
where he will remain for some time if he
does not get too homesick.
]. q. Hammil was trading with our
merchants Monday.
DR.. Mather, from Lamont, was doing
dental work here the first of the week.
Herb Louthan sports a new buggy
and harness the last few days.
Mr.. Brammer is putting in some much
needed crossings.
Pat. Griffin had business at Leon
Monday.
Several of our Odd Fellows were Hope.
vile visitors Monday night.
Ira Young was riding the Woodmen
goat Monday night.
The Woodmen will give supper Oct.
18th at their hall. Everybody invited.
Mr.. Payton was a Grand RIVER visitor
Tuesday.
G. w. Hoffman had business in Grand
River last week.
Mr.. Mather and Clyde Lewis, travel.
ing statesmen for A. Weber Go. were Wis
iting neighbors at the Woodmen Mon.
day night.
Sam Overholtzer is visiting with Alex
Keller this week. -
Chas. Allen, of Westerville, had bust.
ness here Tuesday.
S. A. Miles, of Leon. was doing bust
ness here Tuesday.