The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-29

Leonard
Leonard. N. D., Dec. 2s.-To The
Forum: AS Rev. Father Mcdonald
could not be here to hold a Christmas
service he came over from Sheldon on
Wednesday evening and celebrated
mass I'm his church on Thursday
morning.
On Thursday evening Joe schwin-
den. a prominent society man for
many years in Leonard, left for Holy
Cross, Wis, where his mother resides.
For the last year he earned the title
of Scrap Iron Peddler. He had quite
an outfit OF horses, wagons, etc, all
OF which he sold before leaving and
he is now in shape to take up another
line OF business. He is one OF the get
busy kind and will be heard from.
He ordered The Forum sent to his
new address that he might keep in
line with N. d. news
The Christmas time has passed
bringing good cheer and Joy to many
hearts In Leonard and vicinity. There
were many entertainments on Thurs
day evening Miss Eta Lemnes. teach
er OF No In Heldale township er-
ranged a tree and exercises for h r
school. It was the first entertain
ment they have had in tie school
There were rAcitations and dialogues
by the children and presents for ALL
Miss Etta's efforts brought joy to the
school and patrons. The teacher.
Miss Lemnes, received a beautiful
toilet set from her pupils.
At No. school, Miss Mckee, teach
er, a splendid entertainment was
given. The schoolhouse being too
small, the exercises were held in the
church, which was packed. Miss Me-
Kee has a genius for originating sue
cessful entertainments, but this one
surpassed all.
On Friday afternoon pleasant pro-
gramme was given by the school at
Leonard, Miss Torpie, teacher of the
intermediate department, presiding,
assisted by Miss Olson of the primary
department. Souvenirs were distrib-
uted by the teachers and all were
pleased and happy. In the evening
an entertainment was given at the M.
e. church under the guidance Of
Charley Finey. The house was packed
with an enthusiastic audience and
AANgAEN WIN AEN4tdLApuSt SOHBS
and dialogues. An abundance of pres
ents were distributed and every one
enjoyed the occasion. An entertain
ment was given the same evening at
the Bethel church four miles north
Altogether IL was the most enjoyable
Christmas season we have had, no
one was forgotten and all entered into
the spirit of Peace on Earth, Good
viii to Men.
Doc. Stack was an arrival at Leonard
last Friday on a visit to his many
friends here. He is still with the 500
road on a Minnesota division.
Mike Stack came over from Ender-
lin on Saturday, having secured a
house, and will take his new bride, nee
Josie Snyder, back with him. He is
employed with the 500 line.
Charley Colvey and family came over
from Austin on Saturday evening to
spend Sunday with Landlord Seelig
and family. Col-ey is a sister of the
landlady.
On Monday evening the infant child
Of Oliver and Mrs. Nystul died. It was
aged about 2 weeks. Interment will
be made on Wednesday in the Helen
dale cemetery.
Last week Judge Hansin issued a
license authorizing TIE marriage of
Frank Saunders and Miss Lulu Rhodes, |
both of Watson township The inter- |
esting ceremony will take place in a |
lew days.
We are pleased to see the passenger
and freight trains moving abouS again |
On schedule time.
came to Leonard on Saturday morning
10 join his wife and daughter who |
have been here for several days. He |
over Sunday, returning on
Monday evening. Cor. L.