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of the mysterious. profits" the official
said. y.
The little Italian agent spent an
other day of smiles and snappy inter
views. Besides paying n new half
million to note-holders and laying
large plans for the future. he found
time to enter suit against William ii.
McMasters. his former publicity man
and author of the expose" that
turned the run on Ponzi almost to
a riot. Panzi seeks to recover 1900
alleged to have been intrusted to Nc
Masters for advertising purposes.
McMasters promptly entered suit
against his former |, employer for $4,000
and interest. which he claims is
coming to him by way OF fee.
All day long Boston's favorite com
edy drama entitled "Ponzi Pays"
played a continuous performance to a
capacity house. The crowd OF note
holders and sightseers reached 1000
by noon and a squad of mounted
police was necessary TO keep traffic
clear in the neighborhood of the
dingy office.
u have $1,000, 900 instantly avail
able in banks in this country" Ponzi
announced as his Goodmorning shot,
"and i should worry how long the
run keeps up. They didn't break me
yesterday and they never will"
The seeming inability of the author
tiles to find grounds for action and
the frequent appearance of Ponzi's
self confident smile in public have al
most swung Boston away from the
fears that McMasters' charges
aroused. 1t is predicted tonight that
tomorrow's gathering of creditors
will be greatly reduced in size from
those of yesterday and today.
MOB DRIVES PONZI INTO HOTEL.
A cheering mob and a small horde
OF photographers drove Ponzi into
the Hotel Bellevue for refuge during
his noon walk. The Kiwanis Club,
in session there. invited him to lunch
con. lie accepted. what is your
business?" the registrar asked, ac-
cording to the clubs custom.
Dealing in postage stamps and
| bankers goats" Ponzi replied
1t was announced later that the
| fnancier will be the principal speak
| er at the clubs next weekly lunch
| con.
Joseph w Fowler. Ponzi's personal
| counsel walked jauntily down School
street late this afternoon wearing a
flower in his buttonhole and a smile
almost rivslinR that of his employer.
I'VE have given the authorities far
more insight into our affairs than
their official positions would warrant
them in dema nding," Mr.. Fowler vol
unteered, land the result is most
pleasing. Everything Is an open story
except how Mr.. Pon5i made his pro-
ft You could hardly expect us to
chat about that. when the secret has
already proved itself to have "A cash
value of $4,000, 900 II we want to
sell"
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LIKEN RED INVASION TO :
CRISIS IN AUGUST, 1913

LONDON. Aug. THE perils con-
fronting the world as a result of the
crushing campaign of the Russia n
Red army against Poland parallel
those existing in August. 1914. accord,
ing to the Globe today in its CONNIE mt
upon the Eastern European situation.
The Westminster Gazette empha-
sizes that the Allies are now dealing
with a powerful nation. flushed with
victory and commanding the greatest
organized army in the world.
The entire press Is agitated over
the situation and all the newspapers
today carried page-wide headlines on
the news from Poland.
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cox TO BOOK TOUR
T0SU|T AUDIENCES
By HARRY l.. ROGERS.
International NcNg Service.

DAYTON, ohio, Aug. i--Governor
Cox, Democratic Presidential nomi-
nee, is planning his campaign with a
careful regard for the convenience OF
potential audiences. it became known
here today.
For example the governor believes
the most convenient time for the
farmer to give attention to politics Is
during the interim between threshing
and corn shucking, and when the com
mittec on speaking arrangements
meets here, following notification
ceremonies, thc'govCrnor will suggest
that schedules be so arranged as to
enable him to tour the farming sec
tions of the Middle West and North
west during that period
The governor holds that voters
have the right to see as much as pos
sible OF the candidates, in order that
proper judgment may be formed.
Having been born on a farm, he be-
lieVes no real dirt. farmer is going
to rush off to hear a political speech
while ripe crops Grc lying in the
field. Such details as exact dates and
places OF speeches, the governor will
leave to the committee. but he will
insist that they adhere to the gem
cral principle he has laid down.
Similar considerations will apply to
other constituencies, such as indus
trial ccnters. where speeches will be
made during tho noon hour. on Satur-
day half-holidays and at night
The feature OF todays program for
Governor Cox was a picnic OF the Gem
city Democratic club at Shiloh, near
Dayton.
Later In the afternoon the governor
VIII confer with Mrs. Abbie Scott
Baker, chairman OF the National
Women's party who Is here to tell
him that prospects OF ratification Of
the woman suffrage amendment by
the Tennessee Legislature is extreme.
~ gloomy unless some immediate
action is taken,
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FLEE WARSAW. AS
REDS DRIVE AHEAD
Exodus From Polish Capital Be-
gins-enormous War Supplies
Sure TO Fall TO Invaders.
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Continued from First Page)
this Is received the Boishevik trade
commissioners will be bound by their
previous pledge not to discuss any
issues publicly. This pledge was ex-
acted TO prevent dissemination OF pro-
paganda-
when the Soviet has presented sc-
ceptable terms to Poland and they
have been accepted by the proposed
London conference. IL may become a
matter for the League OF Nations.
EXPECT WILSON TO LEAD.
The whole. question is one OF great
magnitude, and IL is possible a great
attempt viii be made to clinch the
worlds peace. This would. bring the
London conference and the League OF
Nations into intimate cooperation.
Since President Wilson Is considered
the head OF the league. we would ex-
pect him TO be represented at the
meeting at which this great world
problem would be taken up. II Is not
known who the Presidents repre-
sentative would be, but IL is possible
that 1t may be Colonel Il. II. House.
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QUITS WIFE TOO THIN;;"
WILL PAY HER $40 WEEK

CHICAGO. Aug. a.-The slim pfin-
cess would never make hit with
John Ammo. son OF prophet, and
follower OF Allah. John likes 'em
fat. His wife, large-eyed and slender
az a gazelle. has hailed him into court
for nonsupport John was sorrow
full. but adamant.
"In my country" he sighed,
"women are voluptuous. cannot be
happy with this one. She Is not ia:
enough. | refuse to live with her.
The Judge found a way out.
Pay her $40 week. he ordered.
"and live where you please
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WOULD FORGET League.

There is another thought relating
TO our domestic concord so essential
TO our continued advancement" the
Senator added. 1T was said the other
day the Democratic party meant espe-
ciaIly to appeal TO the farmers and
wage .asrners and let America forget
the failure OF the world experiment.
IL Americans can be made to forget
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FIGHTING VILLA.C0ST
LIVES OF 42,OO0 MEN

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 4.-Forty-two
thousand men in hvc years was the
cost paid by President Carranza in
tho campaign against General villa,
Colonel Benjamin Rios. Villas chief
OF stan, told the correspondent Of
Excelsior today.
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II would be better IL We could for
get. But when nationality is surren-
dered to internationally. little else
matters. and all appeal is in vain.
There is only one other menace so
threatening our tranquility. That
menace the appeal 10 class in deter
mining what our Government shall be.
] would hold myself unworthy of your
confidence il | spoke an appeal to
either farmers or wage earners be-
cause of thei rlarge numbers. We
wish the confidence OF all.
Thee isn't any Governmental part
~ nxinS pursuit, profession or en-
ployment," Senator Harding also de-
clared. Perhaps I ought to modify
that and say--except during war.
Government did interfere IN the
World war and we want to end that
interference.
We want free America again.
We want America free at home and
free in the world. We want TO silence
the outcry OF nation against nation. in
the fullness of understanding, and we
wish to silence the cry of class against
class, and stiflc party appeal to class
so we may insure tranquility in our
own freedom"
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c0NFISCATION BILL PASSED.

ROME, Aug. 4.-The government
bill providing for the confscation OF
all excess war profits was passed in
its entirety by the italian Chamber
of IDENTITIES here Saturday
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|ALL|ES ALARMED
| At RED ADVANCE
Lloyd George Reported to Be
Calling for immediate Con-
ference OF Premiers.

PARIS. Aug. 4.--The Allied govern
ments are genuinely alarmed over the
disaster which has oyertaken the
Polish army. resulting In the con-
tinued advance OF the Russian Red
army toward the German frontier
A communication was received by
the French foreign ofrice today. from
Premier Lloyd George at London.
which led to reports that an i'm
mediate conference of the Anglo
French premiers. and possibly other
Allied statesmen would be summoned.
Premier Millerand Is on a vacation.
but is expected TO cut IL short. in
view of the serious turn OF anairs in
eastern Europe.
PRESS SEES DEADLOCK.
The French press Is unanimous in
the belief that the Bolshevik demand
conference behind the battle lines Is
the death knell OF the proposed gen
eral parley in London.
Premier Lloyd George Is on record
as demanding that the Soviet gov
ernment at Moscow consent to dis-
cussion OF peace terms with Poland,
as well as the other states bordering
Soviet Russia at London.
Two divisions OF French troops In
the Silesia plebiscite, zone may be
used to reinforce the Polish army for
the defence Of Warsaw. according to
ordinations in the press today.
NEAR BATTLE SCENE.
The Journal pointed out that these
troops are near the Russo-Poiish
thester OF war and are available for
use against the Russian Red army.
French military experts believe the
final stand by the Poles in defence
of Warsaw will be made on the Bug
river. This stream flows westward
about fifteen miles north of Warsaw,
emptying into the Vistula at Novy
Dvor. fifteen miles west of the Polish
capital
Commandant Decivrieux. military
expert Of the Matin, expressed tho
opinion that the Poles only chance Is
to mass all available forces in front
of Warsaw and then begin series
of strong counter thrusts.
To Renew the Appetite take Horsford's Acid
Phosphate. Renew. healthy activity OF the
oh nd diQeStton.-Adyt.
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HARDING URGES
INDUSTRIAL PEACE
Nominee in Second Porch
Speech Favors Social Har-
mony in U. S. to League.

Continued from First Page)
know. We are only learning now. II
would be a sorry day for this Re-
public IL we allowed our activities In
seeking peace In the old world TO
blind US to the essentials OF peace
at home.
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ENGAGEMENT RINGS GO UP.

NEW YORK. Aug. i.-The high cost
of marriage took another jump when
jewellers announced an Increase in the
price OF platinum engagement rings.
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)ns postage Stamp King Will Need Months to Pay Off Note Hold
REDS BREAK OFF
NEGOTIATIONS
With FINNS,

COPENHAGEN, Avg. A-Ne-
xetstiens bctween Soviet Rus
STA and Finland. at Dorpat have
ben brokes OF, said . dispatch
from Dorpat today.
The Russian Soviet ENJOYS 70.
Jected finland's commercial
proposals, saying that Russia
would be able 10 do without q
trude agreement
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BABY KILLED BY FALL.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., Aug. i.-Hen-
ry Rogelski. two years old, reached
for cake his mother had placed on
a window to cool. He fell to the
pavement below and was killed.
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NEAR BATTLE SCENE.

To Renew the Appetite take Horsford's Acid
Phosphate Renew. healthy activity OF tn
stomach and promotes disestion.-Advt.
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WANTS FREE AMERICA.

the attempted barter OF nationality
well and good
The Washington times., 1920-08-04
SENT
HERJOKEAUT0
Film "Cut-Up's" Wife Says He
Drove Her TO Divorce Step by
Mental Cruelty"
By ANNE DUNLAP.

NEW YORK. Aug. 4.-charlie 'oi
the custard pie) promised his "Duehie
Love" Mildred. gorgeous new
limousine" she says. IL was TO pear
her home from the hospital where
sh. was recupera,.ng after the birth
OF her baby.
But. the gorgeous new limousine
turned out to be the sort OF car
Charlie runs into Stag piles and teie-
phone poles In the movies! Ana this'
according 10 Mrs. Charlie chaplin
mildred Harris) was the crowning
bit OF mental cruelty" that has land
ed one OF Americas most talked OF
movie romances in the courts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26

A.. T. Weldon was visitor at Pa
Wis City last Friday, closing up his
affairs at that place as he IS now a
resident of Leon.
Rev. Ray Johnston, of lndianola,
| was in Leon Saturday on his way TO
Decatur to preach at the M. ~
church on Sunday.
Miss Norma Hill, who attends the
! Leon High School, went to her home
/ at Davis City Friday evening for an
over Sunday visit.
| Harry Aten,. who had been assist
| ing in the recorders OFFICE for Few
days, returned to his home at Gar
den Grove Thursday.
Mrs. j. F. Caulfield and son Joe,
of northeast of Leon, returned Tues
day evening from visit with rela-
tives in Des Moines.
Mrs. C.-B. Simpson returned from
Abba Tuesday where she had been
visiting a few days with her sister,
Mrs. ". w. Benjamin.
Rev. G. II. Ronk left Monday on
trip to Des Moines and Fairfield
on business connected with the
Speeder Machinery Co.
j. O. Girthoffer, a former resident
of this city, returned to his home at
Bonneville Monday after few days
visit here with friends.
j. Burkland, of Boone, Iowa, was
in Leon Thursday on his way to Van
Vert to visit few days with his
sister, Mrs. l.: E. Reed.
Miss .Maudie Feight, OF Garden
Grove, came Monday to assist in
caring for the sick at the d. L..
Jones home in this city.
been visiting with relatives near
Weldon, returned Thursday.rto her
home at Audubon, Iowa, =.
Mrs George M. Turpen and
daughter Mis- Dorothy y;s Aflena Of
friends in Leon Monday.
Clyde Richardson went down, to
Ridgeway, NO., Monday to assist in
the Miner 4 Frees lumber yard in
that town for a few days.
Mrs. Fred A. Bowman returned
Thursday evening from few days
visit at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
0. G. Clark, in Des Moines. ii,
Prof. 0. NJ. Gass went to Humes-
ton Monday afternoon, to officiate
as one Of the judges at their declam-
atory contest that evening.
Mrs. w. H. McCalla, OF Davis City,
came Friday for few days visit
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
G. E. Chastain, in this city
Mrs. Julia Mullin went to Davis
City Thursday evening for a few
MI. and Mrs. W. Fl. McCalla.
j. Cahill, Of Victor, Iowa, arrived
last Thursday evening for a few
days visit with his sons, J. II. and
Ed Cahill. of north OF Leon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Lavender, of Des
Moines, came Tuesday evening for
few days visit with his mother, Mrs.
Annie Lavender. in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. E. Wills, who are
staying at the w. T. Waller home
east of Leon, went to Grand HiYer
saturday for a few days visit.
Mrs. Willis Hine, Of Garden
Grove, came Friday for few days
visit at the home of their daughter,
Mrs. Lawson Gray in this city.
Mrs. j. II. Newman returned Fri
day from Lamont, where she had
been visiting a few days at the home
of her brother, Will Gerringer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26

Miss Grace Roberts, of Decatur,
came Monday evening for few days
visit at the home of her grandmoth-
er, Mrs. II. J. lands, in this city.
at Armour, S. D., Sunday after a
few days visit in this city with his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Belle Stockton.
Mrs. j. c. Atz and little daughter,
of Osceola, spent a few hours at the
home of her parents, Dr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Waight, in this city Monday.
Miss Merna Graham, one Of the
students in tne Leon High SCHOOL.
went to her home at Davis CITY Fri
day evening and visited over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs R. A. Alexander re-
turned Thursday noon from Des
Moines where they had been attend
ing the Motor show for few days.
Miss Blanche Andrew, who is a
student in the Leon High School,
went to her home. at Kellerton Fri
day evening and visited over Sun
Miss Marie Horney, who is
student in the leon High School,
went to her home at Davis City Fri
day evening and visited over Sun
day.
few days visit at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Wade Lindsey, in this
Mrs. A. R. Rauch and little daugh-
ter, of Lamont, came Thursday for
few days visit at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Tom Parsons in this
city:
went to Davis City Friday evening
and, visited few days at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Kicks.
MI. and Mrs. Samuel Wells, of
LaVerne, Colorado, arrived Tues
day, being called here by the death
Of their son, Werner Wells, of west
Mrs. Matte Walker returned to
few days visit in this city at tho
home of her mother, Mrs. Caroline
Robulns.
Mrs. Margaret Martin, of Blythe
dale, Mo-. came Saturday for a few
days visit at the home of her daugn-
ter, Mrs. j. L. Barnett, Of southeast
of Leon.
Miss Florence Coffin, who is
student at the G. c. G. College in Des
Moines, came SATURDAY. evening for
a few days visit with her parents in
this city
Mrs. /. n. Edwards, of Van Vert,
came Saturday evening and visited
over Sunday at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Caroline Robbins, in
this city.
B. G. Melvin and daughter Lois,
of east Of Leon, were called to Gains
vile, Mo-. Friday to attend the fun
eral Of his son-in-law, Clyde Wei
don, who died after an illness Of
only four days with flu. .,.
Hon. +. A. CARRIER went to Lamo-
nj Thursday evening to officiate as
one of the judges at the debate held
that evening between Graceland Col
lgei and Villisca High School teams,
which was won by Lamont
90 w. J. Rhea, OF Hobart, Okla, ar
rived Monday afternoon for a few
days visit with his sister. Miss Eva
Rhea. being called here ito attend
the funeral Of his father NJ. G. Rhea
who died Saturday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26

Mrs. "A. j. Roberts; wi
visiting at the home sof-
ter, Mrs. d. l.. Jones, in |
turned Thursday I'd hej
Garden Grove.
Mrs. Frank Farquhar
Margaret Hurst WIN TO
Tuesday to attend the |
state convention ash del{
Decatur county.
Miss Eula Waight and
Miss Mary Jane French,
Mo-, came Tuesday for
visit with her parents an|
atives in this city.
Mrs. Jasper Baker and
Misses Alta and Pearl,
Joe, Mo-, Monday, for !
visit at the home Of he|
Mrs. Bert Medley.
Miss Mabel Jubb, OF l
who had been visiting
came Saturday for q few
with her cousin, Miss
Toms, of near Leon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ca
parted Friday noon fol
Okla, being called there
ious illness of Mrs, Gal
ter, Mrs. B. G. Tyler.
Mrs. Fern Melvin, of i
came Thursday evening
days visit, being caleb I'd
funeral of her brother-in|
Weldon, of GAINESVILLE. M
Miss Florence Oney I'd
Thursday evening from
where she had been assis|
ing for the family Of her
r. E. Fisher, during an
the flu.
County superintendent
Hull returned Friday eV|
Cedar Falls, where she.
conference of county 4
ents on the consolida|
question.
A. T. Weldon went to|
Tuesday to help his son,
don, get his car loaded II
to Nodaway county, Mo-,
moving to a farm which
purchased
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26

Mrs. B.zL. Bates, Of Garden Grove,
was in Leon Friday, coming here to
meet her little daughter, Maxine,
who returned that day from Iowa
treatment at the State Hospital.
j. "A. Gates, of Ridgeway, Mo-,
who is doing contracting business in
.Des Moines, was@a visitor in Leon
last Thursday, Mrs. Gates coming up
on the Afternoon train and visiting
over night with him, as he had to
return to Des Moines Friday morn
ing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26

Mrs. Harry E. vieth, of Oakland,
Iowa, who was visiting at the home
of her parents, Rev. and Mrs P. Fl.
Green, in this city, went to Corydon
Friday to visit an aunt, Mrs. DR..
Warder, for few days.
Mrs. Charles 'Burchett, of near
Van Vert, was in Leon Tuesday on
her way home from GAINESVILLE, Mo-.
where she had been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Follmer.
Her brother, G. W.Follmer, accom-
panied her home for few days Wis
if
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Maple Eiroye.

Mr.. and Mrs. g. z
son were Grand 4 ver cal
day afternoon.
The people Of his vic
sorry to hear Of le dea
John DObsOn of ID I'll
Earl Bright Il king
Ryan of Leon they
flu.
Clarence Gre tur1
Saturday after q
with relatives Zert0
3 Misses Bonita Beat
called on GREETED eler1
last week. 81
Mrs. Truman i ha
the sick list but some
present.
Charley Fesler los q 81
caller Sunday ey9 Hug.
Mr.. and Mry. bert sBr
tended the flner OF Al
nell last Wednesd Il
Jack Alexandt and !,
Mullin have been cutting
Mr.. WOokey i spla ~ the
Mr.. and Mr. g. Fl
SONS Dwight and rYille d
tiers Pearl and; d lchen
their daughter, q. Tor
and family Of Ied ,lfnnils
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Pleasant Itidge

! Miss Nora Brammer,
Mo-, came the past week
sisters, Mrs. e. E. Dunn
Amy Brammer and othe
George Rice and Ida
Canada, came the past "
with Mr.. and Mrs. Geora
Rice being a brother-in-
! BAN.
Mir. and Mrs. Vester |
Grand River, have a very
Holly Emley and his. N
a business trip to OsceO
Henry McConnalb of
came Monday to attend
of his brother, Alva McQ
Charles Acton and n
Arnold, of Chugwater,
We're married last Wedn]
noon at the Methodist p
Grand River. X
Mrs. Nina Leek~called
John Acton Friday event
Mrs. William Allen,
+! River, spent the past wed
daughter, Mrs, Ewing,
Charles Allen, Nat CresIo
Mrs. George Hnpsn
home last Tuesday nigh
OF the stomach. She leay
band, two daughters, and
She was buried in the GA
etery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra
flunlestOn, came Saturdi
with his grandmother,
Wycoff, of Grand River
Wycoff's parents, Mr..
Charles Bryant. Ea
Miss Nora Brammer /,
urday night and Sunday, a
of n. l.. Brammer. 5ss
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Grand River, spent SUI
Rev. and Mrs. lie. G. Van
Mr.. andrMrs. James MI
ed Sunday night with MI
Charles Poland.
Alva Mcconnell, who
Oakdale some time, ago to
for tuberculosis, died at t
the last of the week. TIL
him home Monday, the
ing held at the M. r.
Grand River Wednesday
his wife and one child; m
brothers and one sister,
other relatives.
Harry Deemer has retl
Lucas county where he
working for several mon
Frank Adams has two
children with pneumonia
; Mrs. Charles Poland
ter, Lois, spent Wedne
Mrs. Fred Vau1aar.
\ Mr.. and Mrs. David
spent the past
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Mccall
Aaron Mcconnell, of
rived Tuesday to attend
Of his brother.
Mrs. Forest Poland a
tiers spent Thursday wit '
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ,Iosepl
Raymond Bohau will
Forest Shook. Lester
work for Leonard F0@and
Miss Bessie Cole, of
spent the past week wit
err. Frank Cole, of near
field.
ankle broken somd time
ting along nicely. She v
go 20 Grand River Satur
Rev. Hickman, pf Mis-
meetings SATURDAY. and
Pleasant Valley church.
Silas Acton, of Sand G
Saturday night With hi
jain Acton.
Mrs. David : Actbn and
and son spent Saturday
daughter, Mrs. Forest 81
William Warrict's littl
hold of some poison Whic
in the cupboard vt Fl
drank it. They tool him
who worked on hi ID for
and he is better Z this