The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-01-07
Garden Grove.

Miss Myrl Lillard entertained at de-
lightful party New Years Eve compli.
mentary to Miss Neva sEillard, who is
attending school in Des Moines, and
who was here for the holidays. The
affair was one of much pleasure.
DR.. Ward made a business trip to Des
Moines the Latter part of last week to
purchase a complete dental outfit,
fixtures, etc., having lost everything
in the recent fire.
Mrs. Leo McNay returned Thursday
| from visit at Humeston.
Miss Rhoades, of Van Vert, who was
a guest at the Guy Williams home,
returned home last Thursday.
| Morris Arnold returned from Charlton
Friday.
Harry Aten came down from Osceola
Friday to visit relatives here.
Mr.. Wagner, of Marengo, transacted
business here one day last week. He
recently purchased large tract of the
E. o. Lovett land lying south of town
and expects to move onto the farm in
the spring.
| Mr.. Gilmore, of Williamsburg, was
here last week and purchased the farm
south of town, known as the Barksdale
farm, of II. L. Northrup for which he
gave $75 per acre. He will not occupy
it until next fall.
Miss Mary LaFollette, of Leon, visited
at the W. G. Still home Friday.
John Jacquis returned to Corydon
Friday after visit at the J. e. Jacquis
home.
Miss Edna Young returned Saturday
to Tacoma where she is teaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Major, of Eureka,
Illinois, and Miss Nora Mcneil, of
Champaign, Illinois, who were guest of
their sisters, Mrs. Gaunt and Mrs. Ben
Aten, returned to their respective homes
Sunday.
Prof. Reed returned Saturday from
Van Vert and Des Moines.
Miss Anna Hoadiey returned Sunday
from Weldon and Humeston.
Darrell and Mary Lampman, of Varina,
who have been guests at the John Aten
home and of other relatives, returned
home Saturday.
The Pythian Sisters enjoyed a pleas
ant social hour on New Years Eve at
the K. p. hall and an exchange of
Christmas gifts. Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and Judges were served
and the occasion afforded much enjoy
ment.
Mrs. T. B. Daniels entertained the
Card Club last Wednesday in very
enjoyable manner. Dainty refreshments
of ice cream, cake, waters, sailed pea
nuts and coffee were enjoyed. The club
meets next Wednesday with Mrs. O. c.
Jordan.
Mesdames Mallette and Eveland will
entertain the Country Culture Club on
Friday evening at the Mallette home.
The W. r. G made $500 at their re-
cent chicken pie dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Russell entertained
at their beautiful home on Thursday a
week ago, the occasion being their
tenth wedding anniversary. They were
showered with gifts of tin and the
evening was delightfully."- spent in cards
and an elegant supper served. The
home was pretti'y decorated with holi-
day greenery, holly and Christmas bells
and was very attractive.
Mrs. O. c. Jordan entertained party
Of friends informally on Friday after.
noon at brid whist The affair was
in compliment of her friends, Mrs. Ruth
Majors and Miss Nora Mcneil. De.
licious refreshments were served.
A pleasant gathering was held Friday
evening by the O. q. S., it being pub.
lie installation of officers followed with
a very enjoyable reception and refresh
ments. The occasion was much enjoyed
by those in attendance.
One evening last week DR.. and Mrs
Ward were greatly surprised by nun
Der Of their friends coming in and
''showering" them with towels and
napkins for the doctors Office. 1t was
a grateful act and one much appreciated
by them both as DR.. Ward lost every
thing in his Office in the recent fire.
Rev. and Mrs. Wilson and family were
the recipients of generous 'pound
shower" on Friday evening by members
of the Presbyterian congregation com,
ing in laden with gifts of all kinds. The
evening. was agreeably spent socially