The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-02
Decatur

called here the first Of the week by the
serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Peck. She was accompanied by DIR. nj.
E. Barker, physician of that place.
j. NJ. Springer received the sad in
telligence Of the death of his brother,
Oliver Springer, who died at his home
in Indianola Thursday. Mr.. Springer
and wife took the noon train Friday so
as to be in attendance at the funeral.
Oliver Springer, several years ago, was
we'll known resident of this county
and his death will recall among the
older people many "reminiscences of
years ago.
J. Wesley Chew and wife departed for
their new home in Pleasanton Friday
where Mr.. Chew will assume his duties
as cashier of the bank recently organiz-
ed at that place. 1t is with regret that
we see these estimable people leave our
town, but join in wishing them unbound
ed success in their new home.
j. A. and Iva Cannon, who have been
guests at the home of their sister, Mrs.
Andrew Ross, returned to their home at
Worth, Mo-. Saturday.
| DR.. Enos Mitchell, of Weldon, was
here on professional business Wednes-
day.
o. B. Creal and DIR. W. S. Bear made a
business trip to Leon the first of the
week.
Cal Boord and little son, Of Elk, were
in town Tuesday.
Roy and Mabel Ravens were Leon
visitors the first of the week.
Sam Sears and family visited at the ].
| w. I.aney home Wednesday.
Jesse Wion, of near Lamont, was in
town Monday.
/ Bert Bruner and wife were guests at
the home of VIM. Bruner Thursday.
Chas. Cherrington, of Des Moines,
came down Friday for visit with
friends and relatives. He returned
Monday to resume his studies in a
school of pharmacy.
Ed H. Peck, who is employed in the
civil engineering department of the
Burlington at st. Louis, returned Mon
day to resume his duties after a brief
visit with home folks.
Mabel Euritt visited Eta McLaugh-
lin Thursday.
Edna Shelton spent few days last
week with Mrs. Mark Porter.
Nellie Springsteen was Leon visitor
Saturday.
Eta Mclaughlin spent a few days
last week with her sister, Mrs. Gull
Euritt.
Nora Golfer aud Ida Creal spent Sun
day with Susie Euritt.
| Little Irene Bear entertained a num-
Der Of her friends Monday evening, the
occasion being her 9th birthday. Re
| freshments were served and the little
folks enjoyed themselves hugely.
The wedding of Bert E. Millsap and
Miss Bessie Pritchard was solemnized
at the home of the brides parents, one
mile east of Decatur, on Wednesday
evening. Miss Pritchard is one of De-
catur county's most popular young
ladies', while the groom is one of our
most successful farmers. Their many
/ friends extend hearty congratulations,
Lulu Soil and her nephew, Melville
Soil, of Murray, came down Monday for
a visit at the Springsteen home.
j. NJ. Springer and wife came in from
Indianola Monday and We're guests at
the Mclaughlin home while in town.
Mrs. G. R Riley and daughter Ona
were Leon visitors Monday.
| The Aid society met with Mrs. G.. K.
Cherrington Friday.
John Mclaughlin and daughter Eta
spent Sunday at the home of Walter
Mclaughlin.
| H. B. Lubbock and family moved Mon
day to the farm Mr.. Lubbock recentlx
bought near Davis City.
Mesdames John Parrish and J. A. Nc
Intosh, If Leon, came over Monday for.a
visit with their parents, G. K. CHEERING
ton and wife.
c. r. Meeker is moving into the house
he recently purchased of Mrs. Lucinda
Phipps in the east part of town.
Mrs. Joe Mullin spent Monday with
Susie Euritt.
J. Wartonbee, of Wyoming, is visiting
relatives here at this writing.
The sale of Mrs. Lucinda Phipps was
well attended Saturday.
The Priscilla Club met with Mrs
Harry Graves Saturday.