| The Independent Patriot Lamoni, Iowa April 1, 1897 HOME NEWS C. E. BLAIR returned yesterday from Leon. D. F. NICHOLSON went to Leon yesterday. Perry BERGERSEN went Monday to Fairfax, Missouri. Miss Collie SMITH, returned from Davis City yesterday. Messers. Charles GRAHAM and O. O. HUDSON returned yesterday from Leon. Miss Clara BELL returned yesterday from her visit at Leon and Davis City. Mr. Frank COLLINS and Miss Lucy DELANEY were married in Leon Monday. Mrs. Polly ALLEN came in last Thursday from Des Moines, to remain until after Conference. Miss Louise PALFREY came in yesterday from Mackim, Missouri; she is a conference visitor. A large number of delegates are expected at the Religio and Sunday School conventions. The public schools close tomorrow for a two weeks vacation. The children and teachers both need a rest. LOST a pair of gold bowed glasses between Charles BARR's and B. D. FLEET's residences. Leave at this office. Mr. WALLACE of Tarkio, Missouri, a fellow printer, was in town yesterday. We acknowledge a pleasant call from him. A large number of our people have been courting this week in various capacities. Some as jurors, some as parties to suits, some as witnesses. Elder R. J. ANTHONY arrived Monday from Salt Lake City, to attend Conference; his family will be here soon and they will permanently locate in Lamoni. Elder F. J. SHEEHY arrived in Lamoni yesterday from Boston, Massachusetts, to be in attendance at the general meeting of the Religio, and general conference. Normal CERCEILOUS, one of Graceland's Commercial Boys went Saturday to his home in Allendale, Missouri, to spend his vacation; he will be on hand next term. Hon. Z. H. GURLEY came in Saturday from Des Moines, and spent Sunday with his family; Monday on his return he was accompanied by his wife, who will take part in a grand reception given at that place by the wives of the Representatives, on next Friday evening. Elder I. N. ROBERTS came in yesterday from his missionary field in Minnesota to attend general conference; he was accompanied by Miss Allean SHALLBETTER of Minneapolis. The General Sunday School Association convenes at the brick church in Lamoni, April 3, 1897, at 3 p.m., and closes on the evening of April 5, there being two sessions on Saturday, three on Sunday, and three on Monday. The General Conference of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, commences in the brick church of this place, next Tuesday. An unusually large attendance of delegates and visitors is expected and an important conference anticipated. The moisture-laden wind, blowing from the southeast for several days, brought at last it natural fruitage Wednesday morning; and a heavy spring rain spoiled the roads and greened the meadows, and helped "the green" to "git back in the trees." In the case of Decatur county vs. the Herald Office, claiming a certain amount of money from the defendant as taxes, the defendant pleads that the property sought to be taxed as church property and therefore exempt from taxation. The county attorney Geo. W. BAKER appeared fro plaintiff and P. P. KELLEY, of Glenwood, Ia., a brother of Bishop E. L. KELLEY of this place, for defendant. The cause was to be called in Judge Towner's court in Leon, yesterday. A number went from Lamoni to attend the suit. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker June 21, 2003 |
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Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa W.H. MCCALLA received a letter from his brother, JIM, who resides in Washington County, Idaho. The brothers have not met since l863. In his letter he states he is an old bachelor and lives all alone in a hut by himself. He sends his regards to friends of his boyhood days. Copied by Cordelia Suzann |
| The Independent Patriot Lamoni, Iowa April 29, 1897 Wednesday night between eight and nine o'clock, the large barn of Mr. E. B. TEALE was destroyed by fire. Ten head of horses and a colt, three cows, one calf, seven head of hogs, were burned to death. Tow of these horses broke out while the fire raged, but were so badly burned that they had to be killed. A double corn crib 1000 bushels of corn, 250 of oats, five sets of harness and a lot of small things were destroyed. Of all the horses Mr. TEALE had only two ponies which the boys had at Tuskeego were left. Not a single strap of harness was left. There was only $100 of insurance on the whole barn and contents. The loss was in the neighborhood of $3000. No knowledge is possessed as to the origin of the fire. A storm was in progress, and lightning was probably the origin. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker June 21, 2003 |
| The Davis City Advance, Davis City, Iowa Thursday, April 29, l897 ZED GORE is responsible for the following: A Wayne County father and son married sisters, and to each of them has been born a son. What is the relationship of the parties. The bridge gang commenced work on the Davis City Bridge this morning and will push the work rapidly. The Odd Fellows anniversary was celebrated Monday evening April 26th by the Davis City lodge. A supper and program of entertainment made the evening an enjoyable one, such as only the Odd Fellows know how to get up. Arrangements have been made whereby Campbell & Halstead will receive the weather reports by telephone at l0 a.m. every day. Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 23, 2003 |
| The Davis City Advance, Davis City, Iowa Thursday, April 29, l897 LOCAL NEWS: Grand River was not quite so high at the mill last Saturday, as during the flood of l885, but it is claimed it was higher above the bridge. At Akron it is reported higher than ever known before. The whole bottom here resembled a vast lake. The fame of Grand River as a riser began to spread Saturday and several sightseers came down, among them, from Leon, Editor HULL, Prof. DARRAH, Attorney BAKER, RALPH SIGLER, GEORGE CARMEAN, and JAMES HURST, all of whom walked down on the railroad track. They boarded a "pig palace" train about l0 p.m. bound for Leon. Now there is an item for the Rustler, that beats Ward all hollow. DIED: -- April 23rd, l897, MRS. MARGARET PRUYN, nee MATHER, at her home in this city. She was born at Northumberland, England, Feb. 28, l8l9. Her first husband was Dr. JOHN GIBSON. She was married in l89l to MATTHEW PRUYN, who survives her. She was baptized into the Josephite Church in l889, by Elder Mark H. Forscutt. She was buried from their chapel in this place, Elder J.W. Wight of Lamoni conducting the services. Many relatives and friends attended the last rites, and assisted in paying respect to the dead and the survivors. Copied by Nancee (McMurtrey) Seifert |
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