The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-04
Van Vert.

Mrs. C. J. Price who has been i'll
for the past few weeks is reported to
be no better at this writing.
Miss Velma McJimsey who has
been spending the past few weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Andrew Dunn of
Humeston returned to her home last
Friday.
Walter King who has been spend
ing a few days with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. w. King, returned to In
Ilianola Monday to resume his studies
at Simpson college.
Mrs. l. M. Frey and daughter Col
da were attending to business matters
in OsceOla Monday morning.
H. o. Tuttle was transacting bust
ness in Des Moines last Tuesday.
Clyde Grimm of New Bloomfield,
Mo-, came last week for visit with
his grandmother, Mrs. Marion Fuller
and other friends and relatives In
town.
Mrs. G. W. johnson left last We'd
nesday for visit with friends in Nor
walk.
Harry Bell was transacting bust
ness out of town Monday.
Mrs. Marjorie Ritter who has been
visiting with friends in Osceola re-
turned home last week.
Elmer Hampton who for a number
of years has been the rural mail car
rier from Van Vert, has given up the
position and purchased part interest
in B. F. Manley's general store. Mr..
Hampton is one of Van Wert's well
know citizens and his many friends
wish him success in his new enter
prise.
Mrs. Bertha Gould who has been
spending the past few months in sun
nv California visiting relatives and
friends returned home Monday morn
ing.
Miss Christia Lantz was transact
ing business in Osceola Tuesday af-
ternOOn.
Earl Lamoree was attending to
business and visiting with friends IN
town Thursday afternoon.
W. H. Fletcher who has recently
purchased the restaurant formerly
owned by Mr.. Boles, has sold out to
Mr.. Poland of Grand River. Mr.. and
Mr.. Poland. will make their home in
our town and all wish them they
may be successful in their new under
taking.
Miss Olive Jennings was Leon
visitor Friday morning.
Master Virgil Allen of Centerville
is visiting with his grandmother, Mrs.
j. A. Thompson.
Miss Gladys Hoadley spent Thurs
day night in the country with her
cousin, Miss Lucille Fierce.
Prof. J. e. Prather was suddenly.
called away Tuesday by the death OF
his mother, who has been ill for the
past few months. He was accom-
panied by his wife and little son
Dean. They returned home Saturday
afternoon. Prof. Prather has the
sympathy of the entire community In
his hour of bereavement.
Alva futile and wife of Chicago
came last week for a visit with Mr..
Tuttle's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
futile and other relatives.
Miss Rosa Smith spent last Tues.
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. !.
M. Frey.
Mrs. Boles left Monday morning
for q days visit with her parents near
Grand River.
The pupils OF the intermediate
room with their teacher, Miss BALLS
Halstead went out on q picnic and to
gather flowers Thursday evening af-
ter school.
Miss Helen Fierce had business in
Leon Friday morning.
Mrs. "A. b. Fierce spent Sunday af-s
terno0n at the home of Mrs. Anna
Fierce.
NJ r.. ID. Avery was transacting bust
ness Ia Des MOines last Wednesday.
MrS. John strong Of Charlton came
nIAa1Nnv ~ - = Tor q fovw Aovl ivia3f-
With her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. =.
Ils. ana N. Herman TiedjeS have