The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Grand River.

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being Dec. 80 to Jan. inclusive.
We have had quite cold spell, rather
earlier than usual.
A. r. Switzer went west last week to
buy corn. He will have two loads in
this week and other parties will have
some in soon.
j. G. Brothers and wife are rejoicing
over the arrival of an eleven and half
pound girl.
John Roland and two of the Boles
boys made visit to Clarinda last week.
N. B. Eaves has his new barn complet-
ed. 1t is built on the site of the old one
which was recently destroyed by fire,
and is a very substantial building, good
for many years to come. Mr.. caves is
quite dextrous workman and has
finished it in a hurry.
The Epworth League met at the M. E.
church Sunday evening. There being
no regular services at the church as the
pastor is holding meetings near Hope
VILE,
Mrs. Marion Woodland and two daugh-
ters were over Sunday visitors at Hoyle
Gilreath's.
born, to Mr.. and Mrs. James Gilreath,
son. AL doing well.
RI. Chew, of near Hopeville, brought
some very fine honey to town which was
in,pound boxes and as clear as could be.
We have had fine year for bees and
nearly every one has plenty of good
honey, but it is not so highly appreciat-
ed as. it was forty years ago as we have
much more fruit and sweets OF all kinds.
Brammcr Bros. have sold their dray
wagons to Henry Crees and Lon Buel,
who twill serve the public in the best
manner possible.
We will have Christmas exercises
at both the Methodist and Baptist
churches with good programs at each.
The Union Sunday school at the Baptist
church will not charge, but everything
is free with plenty of presents for the
children of the school. They will have
an:old time Christmas tree and all are
invited who are interested in such
work. They are trying to give the
public good program without charge
at the doors as has been the custom
heretofore. f
J.E. Miller departed last Thursday
for his Wyoming home where he and
SC. Jennings are building ranch.
Several of our people have found good
and profitable homes there, among them
being: Fred Reardon, R. A. Fear, the
Binning boys, Pat Conwell and others
all of whom are getting along well and
like it there.
lit is rumored that we will have new
lumber yard and other business improv-
ments in town in the spring.
Elmer Brammer, of near Lineville, is
visiting lis parents this week. He is
doing we'll on farm south OF Llnevllle
in Missouri and likes it there.
Il. G. Jennings and wife are sick with
colds.
Nj Warren Jennings is helping N. b.
Eayes on his new barn and other work
on the farm.
Get the children plenty of Christmas
presents, show your love for the little
folks, you will be the better for 1t.
There are plenty of things that VIII be
useful to them that cost but little.i
Born, to GA. Mccartney and wife, a
girlibaby.
Born, to Less Munyon and wife, a BOY
Born, to Henry Brammer and wife, a
! boy.
.One. of our physicians reports forty
FIVE births that he has attended this
year.
John Draper, of Davis City, is visiting
his parents here.
Bert Clark, of Beaconsfeld, was visit
ing his parents last week. Bert is Sec
ton foreman at that place and one OF
the best men on the road.
Mrs. May Wright Beltz, of Winfield.
Kas., is here visiting her mother, Mrs.
Wright and other relatives and friends.
Frank Boyd bought a 1900 Junior
washer here Monday. Frank always
wants the best.
The. dance at Switzer's hall last Fri
day night was well attended and good
time reported.
John Letter and wife, of near Van
Vert, were over Sunday visitors at Mrs.
a. Branaman's.
Wedding bells will be ringing about
Christmas. aWho are the happy couple?
e. W. Stanley sold his farm to Bert
Henolet and bought one in Bates county,
Mo-, where he will move in February to
be ready for spring work.
s. G. Jennings ST., has sold his proper
ty in the east part Of town to John
Hukill for $500. John got a bargain
and will have neat home.