The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-30
Pleasant Valley No 2.

John Wycoff. of Sargent, Neb.,
came in last Tuesday to spend the
holidays with his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Wycoff, and other friends.
Mrs. John Brown and daughter,
Coy, of Allerton, came last Thurs
day to spend the holidays with their
many friends in this vicinity.
The little son of Allan Pence is
among the sick this week.
Samuel Briner and wife are re-
joicing over fine daughter that was
born to them a few days ago.
Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Armstrong, of
Leon, filled their regular appoint
Saturday and Sunday.
The Christmas exercises at Pleas
ant Valley church was enjoyed by all
The children, had fine program,
all having their parts we'll. Mrs. j.
A. Armstrong, of Leon, stayed over
until after Christmas and had the
program in charge and drilled the
children. and was ably assisted by
others. There was a tree for the chill
den and they surely enjoyed it. About
o'clock Christmas eve real Santa
Claus came and knocked at the
church door and left about $500
worth of candy, and the children had
plenty of candy as the church had
also provided treat for them. Mr..
and Mrs. Santa Claus made lots of
fun for the children and the old
folks as we'll, and we wish to thank
the real Santa Claus for his treat as
it helped to make the children happy,
and there is so much sorrow in this
world, and life is too short not to try
to help others enjoy themselves.
Sylvester Mcconnell, of Nebraska,
came one day last week to visit with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nc
Cornell, and other friends.
Miss Mary Brammer was visiting
with her uncle, II. l.. Brammer, Sat-
urday night
Mrs. Henry Phrem, who has been
sick for some time, is no better.
Miss Helen Munyon was visiting
with her brother, Ephraim Munyon,
of Grand River, last week.
Thomas Mcconnell and wife went
to Dakota short time ago to visit
his son, Henry Mcconnell The sad
news has been received of the death
of Mr.. Mcconnell on Dec. 10Th. He
died sitting in his chair, his death
being caused by heart failure. They
brought his remains back home on
the 22nd, and the funeral was held
from his home the following day, his
body being laid to rest in the Brad
shaw cemetery by the side of his son
| who died but short time ago.
The children of the Comstock
school are enjoying two weeks va
cation.
| School commenced last Monday at
the Poland school house Ray Young,
of Van Vert is teaching the school.
Allan Pence and brother, Ernest,
made business trip to Leon one day
last week.
Rev. j. A. Armstrong and wife, of
Leon, held meetings at Grand River
! Sunday morning and evening
Mrs. Ida Young is still very sick
and unable to help herself in any
way. The doctors have given up all
hopes of her being any better.
| One of the worst snow storms we
have had in years struck these parts
in places so that it is almost impos.
cannot make his trips and cannot
| plCh up Jul udII VIC nope Inc ne
porter editor will not scold us for
not getting the news.
wish all those that correspond
for The Reporter, and The Reporter
editor, Happy New Year. I wish
we could all get together some time
and have reunion.
We are glad to know that Leon is
still showing a progressiveness tc
build up their city and we hope the,
will secure their electric street rail
way, and then paved streets, can
ming factory and other improvement!
which help to build up city.