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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Decatur.

Mrs. w. S. Bear and little daughter
Lucille went to Des Moines Thursday, re-
turning home Saturday.
Mrs. John Hammer and Mrs. w. III.
Golfer We're guests at the home of Geo.
Woodmansee's Sunday.
DIR. ID. X. Springsteen, returned Tues
day from few days visit with relatives
in Murray.
Miss Maude Meeker is quite sick at
this writing.
Mrs. James Hannah visited relatives
in Leon Saturday.
/ Frank Ward and family spent Sunday
with his father Capt. Ward.
Mrs. d. Springer is visiting in the
country at this writing.
Mrs. Winfield Cash and Mrs. S. Camp
bell were Leon visitors Saturday.
Thos. Guthrie and family of near
Pleasanton, spent Sunday with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. c. K. Cherrington.
Miss Rosa Shields returned from a
weeks visit with friends in Kellerton
Saturday.
J.W. Bassett had business in Leon
Tuesday.
Fair Springer was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Alley and son Ralph who have
been visiting in the city for the. past
two weeks returned to their home in
Alton Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Eiker went to
Grand River Saturday for few days
visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs. T. Shelton and son Charley spent
Sunday in the country.
Rev. Hecathorn, the M. E. minister of
this place commenced series of meet
ings at Jack Oak school house last
Thursday evening.
The Epworth League will give an
oyster supper Saturday evening in the
vacant building just west Of W. s..
Chamberlin's grocery. Everybody is
cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. James Creswells barn containing
two head of horses, corn, oats, hay and
farming utensils was destroyed by fire
last Monday night; the barn was almost
consumed before the fire was discovered
and it's origin is unknown.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Dekdlb.

Mrs. B. D. DeKalb is visiting with hel
daughter, Mrs. l.. j. Landes, OF Crane
River, this week.
Dave Dixon transacted business II
Leon Monday.
Jessie Wells, of Davis City, was pas
senger for Kingston Monday.
Mrs. Docia Weldon is reported nc
better.
Tom Munyon and family spent Sunday
at A. j. Young's.
Mrs. Kittie Kelley's mother from
Bethany, Mo-, was visiting with hel
last Week.
Lee Elston sawed wood for Mrs. M
Fry last Monday.
S. d. Miller and son Artie, of High
Point, visited Saturday night and Sun,
day with Mrs. Nj. j. Miller and family
Guy Kelley is getting his new house
about completed.
A bouncing boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Beers Saturday evening.
j. Ii. Miller and family also Mrs. A.
T. Weldon spent Sunday at Mrs. NJ. J.
Miller's.
Wonder how the republican party is
feeling by this time over the election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Union Ridge.

Several from this vicinity attended
the surprise dinner at George Pryor's
Sunday. All report good time. H.
Lulu Cox, who has been quite sick for
the past week, is much better at this
writing.
Andrew Sell and family visited at E.
Merryman's Sunday.
J.K. Beasley and family, Mrs. Martha
Miller and children, and VIM. Bruner
and wife visited at S. L. Cox's Sunday.
Marie Martin spent few days this
week visiting friends in this vicinity.
Iowa Beasley is visiting her cousin,
Mary Cox, this week. ~
E. Housh aud family visited at E.
Merrymans Sunday.
A. S. Gardner called at T. W. Walters
Sunday evening. III;
Wm.Epperly called at James Marvin
Sunday.
Merritt, Oliver and Aria Reynolds,
Nora and Charlie Billiard and Marie
Martin spent Monday evening at Mr..
Walters. mrs (
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Garden Grove.

Rev. Irving of Charlton filed the M.
E. pulpit Sunday.
j. R. Lynch and family left Monday
night for their old home at Sweetwater,
Ill. They will make that their home.
Geo. Parkins of Derby was here the.
first of the week, assisting his father.
in-law, j.. F. Lynch, in loading his goods
| Robert McCaull went to Leon on bus
mess Saturday.
II. B. Mathews went to Leon Satur-
day to visit his son Frank, g..
Wayne Lewis, who is teaching in the
public schools at Russell, and Allie
Lewis, of Williamsburg, Ia, came Satur-
day to visit their brother, Ed Lewis, of
this place. at
Miss Watson, of Derby, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Whitesides,
went to Leon Monday.
j. N. Bledsoe, of Des Moines,was here,
Friday visiting friends and attending.
to business interests.
Miss Dunn, of Derby, who has been
visiting relatives near Woodland, re-.
turned Friday.
Ria Clark of Leon was here the latter
part OF last week on business.
Flossie1 Carton, of Humeston, came,
down to assist in the work at the Ex-
press Office.
Walter Adams and G. M. Shaw, who
went to Mullen, Neb., recently, on bust
ness, returned Monday. They report
light snow there before leaving.
James Lillard and W. S. Sullivan re-
turned from Leon Friday where they
have been attending court.
Mrs. G. I. Shaw, of Tingley, who has
been visiting relatives here before
leaving for Tennessee, went to Leon
Saturday to visit at the J. r. Gill home.
Mrs. Cricket, Of Stansbury, Mo-, who.
has been visiting her brother, A. C..
Bunney, returned Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Tuskeego.

Rev. G.. w. Smith filled his regular
appointment at this place Sunday morn
ing.
DIR. Croford, of Lamont, was seen on
our streets Sunday.
Walter Venn and family spent Satur-
day night and Sunday at G. r. Piercy's
Jay Copeland returned home last
Tuesday after spending the past year
in Nebraska.
Edgar Spitsnogle and family Sunday
ed at John Copeland's.
Grandma Payton is on the sick list.
Walter Venns, Harvey Shields, and
Lew and Tom Venn left the fore part of
this week for Oklahoma where they ex-
pect to locate.
Grandpa Stringham, of Wanamaker
was an over Sunday visitor in these
parts.
Miss Edith Heckathorn, of Mt. Ayr,
was an over Sunday visitor with rela-
tives at this place.
Ollie. Wiley spent Sunday with her
grandpa Rhodes.
There was surprise party at John
Copeland's Friday night in honor of
their son Jays oath birthday.
Miss Eta Percy is sewing for Mrs.
Glen ,Creveling east of Lamont this
week.
Rosco Heckathorn and Fred Burgess
left Friday for Nebr., where they aim
to husk corn.
Jess Dunbar wife and baby Lester
called at OIL Dunbar's Sunday evening.
Tom Vern, Clarence Needels, Gail
Ballinger and Martha Slaughter Sunday
ed with Eta and Eva Percy.
Mrs. Richard Keller and children are
visiting with her sister Mrs. G. R.
Percy.
Mr.. Titus and family took dinner at
Mrs. A. A. Piercy's Sunday.
Several in these parts attended John
Copeland's sale last Wednesday. We
understand Mr.. Coperland's aim to leave
soon for Cherry county, Nebr.
Mrs. A. A. Percy and son Charles
made fly trip to Lamont Friday.
Floyd and Everett Payton attended
the birthday dinner at Grandma Mill
sap's, on Grand River, Friday. 1t being
her Oath birthday,it was quite treat for
the boys, as it was their Great Grand
ma.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Westerviiie.

Fred Bone, of Grand River, called on
Tom Gilreath Tuesday.
Eli Stark is reported better at this
writing.
Byford Smyth went to Beaconsfield on
business.
Hoyle Gilreath and wife called on II.
81. Gilreath and family one night last
week.
Little Bill Overholtzer was in Wester-
vile Tuesday.
Elmer Harris is visiting J. F. Lands
and family.
Myrtle Gilreath is suffering with
toothache.
Stella Action is working at Jim Coles.
Fred Gibler returned from the west
Sunday.
Steve Hukill is busy husking corn.
Charles Davis has moved his saw mill
down to Oscar Shields where he will
begin saving lumber.
Jode Moran and family returned from
southern Missouri one day last week.
Essie Adair is visiting Hi Hukill and
family.
Mr.. Fox, wife and daughter, OF
Beaconsfield, called on Jim Coles Sun
day.
Jerry Moran and wife went through
Westerville one day last week.
Laura Acton called on Mrs. Joe Mill
stead Sunday.
Tommy Gilreath is able to be out
again.
Miss Della Cornett returned home
after visiting day in Davis City.
Miss Dora Lands was passenger for
Beaeons6eld one day last week.
Miss Julia Sanders, OF Lineville, visit
ed few days with her brother, E. O.
Sanders.
II. h. Gilreath and wife visited their
daughter, Mrs. Henry Overholtzer Sun
day.
The new bridge over the Allen ford is
nearly completed.
Ray McGraw had the misfortune to
run weed in his eye.
Mrs. +. C. Gibler called on Mrs. Mill
stead one day last week.
J.F. Lands and wife were callers in
Grand River Sunday.
Walter Bruner and family called on
John Vanderpool one day last week.
Jessie and Alma Shocks called on
Dora Lands Sunday.
Mrs. Lena Leathy and children, OF
Beaconsfeld, are visiting her grand
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Mcintosh.
Mrs. Spillman is slowly improving.
Harve Brammer and family called on
Henry Louthan's Sunday.
Emma Gibler and her best fellow
We're buggy riding Sunday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Woodland.

Marley Belvel, of Lineville,, was in
town on business Wednesday. -
Mr.. Harris, of Leon, was transacting
business here Wednesday. -
Jess Trotter, of Needsmore, Mo-, visit
ed friends here in town over Sunday.
Gertie Hartman, of this place and
Arthur Dunn of Derby were married at
the brides parents Thursday evening,
Harrison Wilson officiating.
The two Misses Cams from Mercer
Mo-, visited relatives here the latter
part of last week.
j. M. Deisher and AL Petty were at
tending court at Leon last week.
Chas. K. Coontz and wife, of Lineville,
visited here over Sunday.
Yancy Wilson, who has been helping
with the meetings here, went to Leon
Sunday to begin protracted meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcdowell, of Davis
City, visited at Jess Stills Sunday
and Monday.
Emery Dnden and M. Belvel of Line
vile, visited at ]. S. Beavers Sunday.
Roy Beavers has accepted position
as manager of E. r. Belvel's branch
store at Clio and went Monday to take
up the work. He will move his family
there soon. wa
G. E. Newlin, who has been spending
weeks vacation at home returned to
Mercer Sunday to begin his school.
Guy and Jno. Sylvester gave a party
to their young friends Saturday night
All report good time.
DR.. w. L. Gleason and family will
move to Garden Grove this week. We
regret very much to lose so good a fam,
lily from our town, but hope they will
prosper in their new location.
There is no cough medicine SO popu
ar as Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t con
tains no opiates or poisons and never
fails to cure. L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Westervllle

Dora Landis visited her brother, DR..
l.. j. Lands, Saturday.
Amos Ladd has moved to Westerville.
Huston Bradshaw and wife called on
H. II. Gilreath and family Sunday.
Jim Sanders was a caller at Wester-
vile Saturday.
The funeral of the late VIM. Jones was
largely attended.
Mrs. Dave Young, Of Mt. Ayr, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilreath
Hi Hukill is moving to Grand River.
There was an oyster supper at Harve
Brammer's Monday night.
Emma Gibler and Myrtle Gilreatf
called on Mrs. Henry Oyerholtzer Sun
day.
Itchiness of the skin, horrible plague
Only one safe, never failing cure
Doan's Ointment. At any drug store 81
cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Burr Oak, Ridge.

Mrs. McCalla and daughter Belle, re-
turned Tuesday from Van Vert where
they had been visiting Mrs. E. o.
Adams.
J. W. Walton and family visited at
VIM. Hazlett's Sunday.
Bid Frost's have phone.
Lyde Chastain returned home Sunday
after visit with Mrs. Sarah Chastain.
M. D. Shira and family visited Satur-
day night in Leon.
LAME Meek spent her weeks vaca-
tion visiting relatives and friends at
Van Vert and Decatur.
]. M. and Frank Chastain We're call
ers at Mr.. Frosts Sunday afternoon.
Foley's, Honey and Tar always stops
the cough and heals the lungs. Refuse
substitutes. L. Van Werden. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

Kindly take notice that Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm is of great benefit to those
sufferers from nasal catarrh who cannot
inhale freely through the nose, but
must treat themselves by spraying.
Liquid Cream Balm differs in form but
not incidentally from the Cream Balm
that has stood for years at the head Of
remedies for catarrh. 1t may be used
including spraying tube, is Sc seventy entss
five cents. Sold by druggists or mailed
by Ely Brothers, 26 Warren Street. N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
Pleasant Valley.

Weather is fine at this writing.
Corn shocking is the order of the day.
George Virden has returned from his
visit to Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. George yirden visited
their daughter Mrs. Campbell who is
sick at this writing. f Z
Mrs. George yirden took dinner with
the bride and groom Tuesday at 3.
Housh's.
Mrs. George yirden visited Mrs,
James Hill Saturday.
Protracted meeting began at Jack
Oak Thursday night. at
Mrs. Charley Millsap was Leon Wis
itor one day last week.
Mr.. Charley yanmeeter and Carney
Housh visited at George Virden's Sun.
day.
Mr.. George yirden delivered hogs al
Monday at Decatur City.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Lunbeck and the teach
er Callen visited James Hill Sunday
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
A TEXAS WONDER
HALLS Great discovery

.
One small bottle of the Texas Wonde
Halls Great Discovery, cures all kidney
and bladder troubles, removes gravel.
cures diabetes; seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all ir-
Irregularities Of the kidneys and bladder
in both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles in children. Ifnot sold by
your druggist, will be sent by mail on
receipt of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. e. w.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. Box 500,
st. Louis, Mo: Send for testimonials.
Sold BY all druggists. W. 9. Stempel 8
Co.
lf READ THIS
Nation, ILL.,, May s24.--This is to certify that I
have been cured Of kidney and bladder trouble with
one bottle OF the Texas Wonder, Halls Great Dis
covery and can it to others suffering in
the same manner. FIN. MENKE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
pleasanton.

Francis Peck came in from Nebraska
|last week and will visit relatives and
friends in this and Morgan townships.
Peter j. Hamilton, the invincible
from near Akron was here couple of
days last week negotiating with wit
nesses with which to break Arvesta
Anne Stone (his deceased sister's) will.
Some of our sports report killing
ducks over on Grand river.
Mrs. Rebecca Richardson went to
Van Vert Monday on missionary trip.
Saturday at Saline, south of us, Art
Hamilton and John johnson, two young
men of the vicinity, quarreled over a
game of cards with the result that Ham
ilton cut Johnson with a pocket knife in
the side producing dangerous wound,
but it is thought that he will get we'll.
Hamilton was arrested and taken to
Princeton.
Mrs. Eliza Horne was sick the first Of
the week. but is some better now.
Quite atcold spell, this. .s,.
Bert Davis returned one day last
week from the northwest, but we do
not know whether he bought anything
or not. .g5E
Our people who had to go to Leon last
week as witnesses in the Arvesta Anne
Stone will case, returned all right and
with much praise for the hospitality of
the Woodmansee house.
Sheriff Martin, of Leon, was here Mon
day subpoenaeing witnesses in the
Gates & Keller VS.. Elba Reed case.
J. Hollinger. went north Monday to do
q Job Of e surveying lat Decatur and
vicinity.
Mrs. Horace Brown went to Leon
Monday as a witness in the Gates &
Keller case against her son, Elva Reed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
State Of Ohio, City of Toledo, |

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is senior part
ner of the firm of F. j. Cheney Co., doing business
in the city of Toledo county and state aforesaid and
that said firm will pay the of hundred dollars
for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by use Of Halls Catarrh Cure,
= Ss&Fs7A ~ FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence
this 9th day Of December, A. D. 1885
Z. sz.. 4 a \ i ~ I'll A. w. GLEASON,
.(SEAL] Notary Public
HALLS Catarh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly ony The >bieod and surfaces of tho
system. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHIMNEY Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
a policeman's Testimony.

]. N. Patterson, night policeman of
Nashua; la, writes, "Last winter had a
bad cold on my lungs and tried at least
half dozen advertised cough medi-
cines and had treatment from two ply
sicians without getting any benefit. A
friend recommended Foley's Honey and
Tar and two thirds of a bottle cured me.
consider it the greatest cough and
lung medicine in the world" l.. Van
Werden,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
From Our Correspondents
!. q. ~.

Media Thompson, Jennie Gould, Dollie
Thompson, Celia Thompson, Elsie Hall,
Bessie Knight, Rosa Holt.
Messrs Jesse Holt, Loran Thompson,
Erwin Strohm, Claude Collins, Perry
Miner, Melvin Peterson, Ernie Saylor,
Gussie Rhoades, Fred Porter.
At 1880 the presents were presented
and at II o'clock they all departed to
their homes wishing her many happy
birthdays, and hoping those who tick
tackled enjoyed themselves.
Mr.. Housley, conductor on the freight,
had bad luck last week while coupling
some cars together over at Grand River;
he got the end of his thumb caught and
mashed off. Mr.. Housley is suffering
quite a bit but will soon be able to
resume his work.
Rev. Hunter an Evangelist commenc-
ed revival meeting at the M. E. church
Sunday.
Mary Kelley is very ill at the home of
Mrs. Craft. Her sister Sadie is caring
for her.
Mrs. Frank Dutton and children, of
Murray, are here visiting relatives.
The following program was given by
the Grammar room Friday, Nov. 6.
Song by the School.
hSclCaUlOn Barr.
Question Box. .Irma Collins.
Dialogue.
Media Thompson, Erwin strohm,
Hazel Hall, Jessie Wilson,
Inez Skidmore, Lewis Holt,
Recitation ... Ida Tenant.
Duet......R Rosa Holt and Alice Letter.
Dialogue.
MALTA Mora1an6 Ho1o1 uo
Lloyd Matheny, Raymond Story.
Select reading. Grace Mote.
Recitation .Leva Crane
Composition. ................. Fay Myers.
Paper Mart Tenant
Recitation. Minnie Walsh.
Song by the School.
Melvin Peterson went to Melrose
Tuesday to visit relatives.
John Belding came Saturday for few
days visit with relatives.
A farewell party was given at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Thursday
evening in honor of their daughter,
Grace. The evening was spent in play
ing games. Refreshments We're served
during the evening. Those present
were:
Misses Lola, May and Inez Kane,
Hazel Hall, Bernice Dutton, Irma Col
Inns, Ida Thompson, Josie Gould, Helen
Blair, Flo Kennel, Bcrl Peterson, Meta
Trent, Alma Trent.
Messrs Lloyd Matheny, w. Matheny,
Earl Craft, Roscoe Hall, Geo. McJimpsy,
Earl Collins, Raymond Story, Ira Gould,
Newton Trent, Homer Kennel.
The evening was enjoyed by all and at
II O'clock they departed for their homes.
| 'The Ideal Entertainers" will be here
Jan. 5, 1904.
Katie Gould returned Saturday from
Dallas Center where she has been visit
ing her uncle Horace Gould.
! Laura Strohm returned Saturday from
Des Moines where she has been visiting
her sister.
Misses Media and Ida Thompson spent
Sunday with their cousin, Dollie Thomp-
j son.
Mr.. Smith, of Leon, was in town Sun
day.
Clella Thompson spent Sunday with
Mary Rhodes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
He Could Hardly Get Up.

P. H. Duffy, of Ashley, ILL.,, writes,
sThis is to certify that have taken two
bottles of Foleys Kidney Cure and it
has helped me more than any other
medicine. l tried many advertised
medicines but none of them gave
me any relief. My druggist recon-
mended Foley's Kidney Cure and it has
cured me. Before commencing it's use
was in such shape that could hardly
get up when once down." L. Van Wer-
den.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
ExEcuToR,s NorIcE. I

Estate of Arvesta Ann Stone. deceased
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested,
that on the 18th day of November, A. D.. 1908 the
undersigned were appointed the clerk OF the district
court of Decatur county, Iowa. executor OF the estate
OF Aryesta Ann Stone deceased, late Of said county
All persons indebted to said estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned and those having claims
against the same will present them legally authen.
ticated. to said coQEts for allowance.
Dated Nov. l3, 1903 =
13-3t ". R. McGINNIs. Executor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

WANTED--Several persons of character and good
reputation in each state oe In this county requred
to represent and advertise old established wealthy
business house of solid financial standing. Salary
S2l0o weekly with expenses ADDITIONAL all payable
in cash direct each Wednesday from head Offices.
References. Enclose self addressed envelope Col
onia 1872 Dearborn St., Chicago l0-l6t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

The little folks love DR.. Woods Pink
Syrup. Pleasant to take and perfectly
harmless. Positive cure for coughs,
colds, bronchitis, asthma. III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

can freely recommend Berry's Barb Beaten as the
best wire medicine ever used and have tried all
kinds OF liniment. 1 had cut by wire and used
1t and cured 1t without scar. A. H. Lemoke, Queen
City, Mo- Sold by L. p. Van Werden .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and
colds; reliable, tried and tested, safe
and sure. L. Van Werden. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

W. A Herren, of Finch, Ark, writes,
Iwish to report that Foley's Kidney
Cure has cured terrible case of kidney
and bladder trouble that two doctors
had given up" L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

1t adds spice to dreary life, encourages
the human heart, lifts one out of des-
pair, breathes new life and confidence.
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea will
do. 35 cents, w. G.. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19
For Sale lCheap,

Two North Pole cream separators.
G. M. KETCHAM.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-19

There is no cough medicine SO popu-
ar as Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t con
tains no opiates or poisons and never
fails to cure. L. Van Werden.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-06-26
OLD FRIENDS.

We go our different ways, with many
parting,
We greet new faces and we find new
friends,
And none of us go backward to the start
ing,
But ever onward toward life's several
ends.
Yet now and then there come to US chance
meetings
When new surroundings somehow merely
seem,
And with handclasp and warm and tender
greetings,
The passing years fade out, as in a dream
We look in faces where old love Is shining,
Recall the days when life was sweet and
fair,
And for an hour cease troubling and repin-
ing,
And talk of pleasures time has rendered
rare.
And then once more new scenes of duty
call us,
Orce more we part to go our several
ways,
And ever new and strange events befall us
AS tireless fates spin out our numbered
days.
But oh! the memory of those moments
golden
When true friends meet and greet with
love again!
These are the treasures that grow never
olden,
And tell us life is never lived in vain.
Charles w. Stevenson, in Springfield
(Mass.) Republican.