The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Davis City.

of the estate of the late Mrs. Matte
Wickes, and had been willed by her
to the wainwright branch of the L.
d. 8. church.
The home talent troupe entertain
ment at the opera house last Fri
day night was we'll attended and
everybody was well pleased and says
it was the best that has been seen
IN our new opera house. The troupe
Is going to Kellerton one night this
week.
Oren Craig and wife came in last
week from Ottumwa and will again
make Davis City their home.
The infant child of Percy Craig
and wife died last Sunday. The fu-
neral was held on Monday, inter-
ment being in the Davis City ceme-
terry. The little one was only three
weeks old and had never been we'll.
The parents have the sympathy of
all in their sad bereavement.
An accident which might have
proven very serious happened out
at 8. Radnish's home last Monday.
A little child of Anthony Radnish
was playing around the home and
happened to find the cold air pipe
to their furnace and in some man
ner managed to get the lid off and
fell in, slipping to the bottom of the
pipe. His cries attracted attention
and Miss Anna Radnish, with much
presence of mind, got an ak and cut
the pipe and rescued the little one,
unhurt, except that he was very ner-
vous for some time.
Miss Olive Estes visited Leon
friends the past week.
A Mr.. Violet, from near Decatur
City, met with a serious accident
while working at saw mill up the
river near Terre Haute last Satur-
day. He let log fall on his leg,
crushing 1t quite badly. A doctor
was called and after dressing the
injury, he was put on a sled and two
men on skates brought. him down the
river to Davis City, and he is being
cared for at the hotel.
The two Misses Burrell, daughters
of Elmer Burrell, of near St. Joe,
visited Davis City friends the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Cochran,
of Decatur City, were visiting in Da-
Wis City this week.
William Mitchell is having a tus-
sci with the humps.
Mrs. C. M. Harris enjoyed a visit
from her sister, who lives near
Martinsville, Mo-, the past week.
DR.. and Mrs. G. P. Reed enter
tanned the card club Saturday even
ing. Refreshments were served, and
at a late hour all returned home,
voting it one of the pleasant events
of the season.
Miss Loretta Estes visited Pleas
anton friends the past week.
Uncle Walter McCully enjoyed a
visit from one Of his nephews from
northern Iowa.
Miss Ollie Fulton, of Kellerton, was
down to attend the play at the opera
house last Friday night.
Miss Cecil Grimes, Miss Amy
Benefited and Miss Wynne Cash, of
Leon, visited with friends here and
attended the play last Friday even
ing.
| Miss Jae Shirley, who is taking a
course in the nurses training school
OF the M. E. hospital at Des Moines.
| came last Thursday for short visit
| with home folks
Clarence Marble and wife left last
| Monday for Skidmore, Mo-, wher. he
| has position in Mr., Prang's store
Mrs. e. 8. Grimes has added a
small stock Of millinery goods to
| their store.
John McCully, of Albany, Mo-,
spent Sunday with relatives in Da-
Wis City.
Mrs. Alice Marble entertained her
Sunday school at valentine party
Monday evening.
Mrs. James Estes returned Satur-
day from visit with friends al
Leon. Her little granddaughter
a short visit.
Jess Franklin made a trip tc
Pleasanton Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Reed took a relapse
and was worse the last few days
Her daughter, Mrs. Israel Woodland
has been with her the past week.
Perry Shirley made drive tc
Pleasanton Monday
Mrs. Rube Martz and children, OF
Charlton, are visiting with her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs G. P. Campbell
in this city.
Austin Smith, of Pleasanton, was
a caller in our city Monday
| Mrs. Booth, of Osceola, was oper
ated on by DR.. Reed Friday fol
dropsy. She and her mother-in-laW
are rooming with Mrs. Joe Thar
during her illness. She is recovering
nicely and will soon be able to re
turn home.
The Queen Esther Circle will
meet with Neal Howell Saturday
afternoon.
I. Mrs. Zumsteg and daughter
Irene, returned Monday to theil
home in Mt. Ayr after weeks visi
here. with her daughter, Mrs. H. M
Cooper.
i Mrs. Jennie Tippie and children
came in from Kansas last week anc
are visiting her parents, Mr.. anc
Mrs William Merritt and other rela
4 tives.
i Miss Elsie Joy gave birthda,
party to her many friends las
Thursday.
Center.