The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-21
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hold their caucus before thelr county
convention was held, but the conven-
ton was held, but the convention was
"oh so sudden" that it "kinder knock
ed'' the breath out of Kamilton's dem.
ocrats and it took them some time to
recover, however they claim to be very
much alive now.
Pleasanton was well represented at
the reunion at Leon last week. Most
all who went report having a fine time
and a large crowd in attendance. Some
going so far as to say it was the best
they ever attended.
Latham Leeper, n of the bridge
men was Oft duty last week OF account
of ipjurlng his foot by running a spike
into it. 1t is not a dangerous however.
Rev. q. w, Mitchell filled his regular
appointment at the G. U. church Sun.
day.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Burgess
a son last Thursday night. John thinks
it is the only boy and is beginning to
think hat it can talk.
Grandma Cornett was quite sick a few
days last week but is much improved in
health this week.
Henry Jeffries and family, of Akron,
day.
Nj. Stutiville had business in Leon
Monday.
Mrs. T. j. Graves returned home
Monday from a ten days visit with her
son Ed Killaway and family at New
Market.
Mrs. Emma Baythe departed for her
home in Kansas City Tuesday a. M,
after visiting several weeks with her
parents.
U.G. Sheets baby, of Saline, was
quite sick last week.
Mr.and Mrs. Harry Mitchell, of Saline,
came up Sunday and visited with their
brother and family.
Grandma Gilmore was quite sick at
the home OF her son Frank the latter
part of last week, but was able to be
around the first of the week.
Quite a crowd was here trading Sat-
urday.
Emmett Hehton weighed a three
months old colt Saturday that tipped
the beam at $50 pounds. 1t is Belgian
stock which Emmett takes so much pains
with.
John Mcintosh, of west Hamilton was
here Saturday attending the republican
caucus.
Mrs. Mary Dale, of north of town sent
your correspondent some of the finest
apples we haye seen this year.
Mrs. o. II. King, of Nebraska, but
formerly of Davis City. came Saturday
on a visit to friends. She was the guest
of Miss Emma Mark.
Uncle John Emmons was in town
Saturday shaking hands with friends.
Davis Burrell and famil y of New Buda
was here Saturday.
Mrs. 6wedley, Of Brock, .Neb,, is visit
ing her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Wm.
Alden east of town.
MIR. and Airs. S. j. VanCalder, of Milo,
came Thursday and are visiting at the
home of their daughter Mrs. p. w.
Mitchell.
A. M. Haag returned from st. Charles
Thursday.
Mrs. Wade Mitchell, of Oklahoma City
came last Thursday to visit her mother
Mrs. G. G. Gilmore and other relatives.
She departed for her home via Linevllle
Monday, accompanied by her mother.
Jas. Slower, of New Salem, vas here
Saturday attending the republican eau
Gus.
The republicans, of Hamilton town.
ship held their caucus Saturday and
nominated the following candidates for
township officers: e. E. Graham, trus.
tee. A. S. Parker, justice Of peace, CO.
Hartsook, constable, S. F. Shaw, town.
ship clerk. The following are the dele
gates to the county convention in Leon:
u. I. Newcomer, F. NJ. Baker, F. NJ.
"oAhCi \. A1uoyS "A. W. LAWS, JuO.
Mcintosh, G. o. Hartsook, S. F. Shaw
and James Slower.
Miss Eliza Willis has given up her
position at 9. Z. Reads store.
Only another week until school will
begin. Have your children ready SO
that the truant officer will keep away.
2. K. Barr is building a nice residence
on his fathers farm near Spring Valley
which he and family will occupy when
finished. Their many friends here will
miss them and are sorry tt see them
move away, but it is agood opportunity
for them to make money and we are
glad for that.
Mahlon Moore, of Morgan, was a bust.
ness visitor here Monday.
Henry Doss, of Davis City, was here
the first Of the week visiting his daugh.
ter Mrs. Geo. franklin,
Miss Phohn (Iroas IN on LITTLE Riyor