Interesting. I did not know that Terre Haute also had a hotel.....and I've walked the grounds of Terre Haute a lot....lookin' for old stuff....bottles and the like.....mac ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Goeken To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:28 PM Subject: [IADECATU] A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham CONT. More from: A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by: LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham 1976 - 1977 A TRAIN TRIP When Wilma and I were about 8 and 9 yrs old, we took a train trip to Davis City to visit our sister Georgia. O. E. Hull, editor of the Leon Reporter was at the Depot, checking the passengers, who got off or on, the train to obtain news for his weekly paper. We proudly told him we were going to Davis City. The only water that could compare with that of the Davis City Reunion water tank was the water from Georgia and Hillery's well. The well was very deep with wooden sides built above the ground and a shingled roof above. Water was drawn from the well by means of two wooden buckets, one fastened to each end of a long chain. THE BALL GAMES A few times, we attended a Ball Game in Charley AKES' pasture south of Leon. We thought this very exciting. All the yelling and screaming when a home run was made! The only players whose names we knew at that time were Clarence and Hillery Osborn and Jim and Roy Butcher. WE have learned the names of others since. ALLERTON One time, after we had a car, our parents took su to visit Mr. & Mrs. Broughton Bracewell at Allerton. Mrs. Bracewell was our Mother's aunt. Our folks did not hesitate to take all eight of us visiting, because we sat down and did not make a cheep, not because we were told to, but perhaps because we were timid. We listened to all the conversation and enjoyed the visits immensely. Unconsciously, we obeyed the old adage, "Children should be seen and not heard". We thought the Bracewell home was a mansion. TERRE HAUTE One of our first trips after we had a car, was the famous trip we took to Terre Haute to see M. & Mrs. Charley Shaffner. My father had worked with Mr. Shaffner in his younger days. The most awe aspiring sight on that trip was 10 or 12 mail boxes in a row at Terre Haute and the rambling old Hotel. DEDICATION of THE COURT HOUSE We attended the dedication of the Leon Court House on July 4, 1908. Later, Himena Hoffman told me to watch the eyes of the painting of Stephen Decatur as you walked up the steps to the third floor. She said the eyes would follow you especially if you were going to be a success in life. CAMP DODGE During World War I, we autoed to Camp Dodge, which was located north of Des Moines. Vere was stationed there. We really had to get up early to make that trip in one day. It could not have been accomplished unless the day was sunny and no chance of rain. The roads were all DIRT. I remember the quaint little villages along the way and the long winding hills. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copied by Jackie Moore Goeken: A Cartwright Descendant July 24, 2005 ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

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In a message dated 7/20/2005 9:23:51 PM Mountain Daylight Time, BRWest@aol.com writes: Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Coontz and their daughter, Mrs. Merle Goble, of Des Moines, their son, Carroll Coontz, of Phoenix, Arizona and their son-in-law, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Parker Grimes, of Allerton were shaking hands with former neighbors on Wednesday evening. Thank you Bill for all your time transcribing this info. Anyone on the list with more info on these folks?? I have them in my file but cannot connect the married names of the Mrs's to the females in my file. Regards, Carol in Colorado

More from: A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by: LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham 1976 - 1977 A TRAIN TRIP When Wilma and I were about 8 and 9 yrs old, we took a train trip to Davis City to visit our sister Georgia. O. E. Hull, editor of the Leon Reporter was at the Depot, checking the passengers, who got off or on, the train to obtain news for his weekly paper. We proudly told him we were going to Davis City. The only water that could compare with that of the Davis City Reunion water tank was the water from Georgia and Hillery's well. The well was very deep with wooden sides built above the ground and a shingled roof above. Water was drawn from the well by means of two wooden buckets, one fastened to each end of a long chain. THE BALL GAMES A few times, we attended a Ball Game in Charley AKES' pasture south of Leon. We thought this very exciting. All the yelling and screaming when a home run was made! The only players whose names we knew at that time were Clarence and Hillery Osborn and Jim and Roy Butcher. WE have learned the names of others since. ALLERTON One time, after we had a car, our parents took su to visit Mr. & Mrs. Broughton Bracewell at Allerton. Mrs. Bracewell was our Mother's aunt. Our folks did not hesitate to take all eight of us visiting, because we sat down and did not make a cheep, not because we were told to, but perhaps because we were timid. We listened to all the conversation and enjoyed the visits immensely. Unconsciously, we obeyed the old adage, "Children should be seen and not heard". We thought the Bracewell home was a mansion. TERRE HAUTE One of our first trips after we had a car, was the famous trip we took to Terre Haute to see M. & Mrs. Charley Shaffner. My father had worked with Mr. Shaffner in his younger days. The most awe aspiring sight on that trip was 10 or 12 mail boxes in a row at Terre Haute and the rambling old Hotel. DEDICATION of THE COURT HOUSE We attended the dedication of the Leon Court House on July 4, 1908. Later, Himena Hoffman told me to watch the eyes of the painting of Stephen Decatur as you walked up the steps to the third floor. She said the eyes would follow you especially if you were going to be a success in life. CAMP DODGE During World War I, we autoed to Camp Dodge, which was located north of Des Moines. Vere was stationed there. We really had to get up early to make that trip in one day. It could not have been accomplished unless the day was sunny and no chance of rain. The roads were all DIRT. I remember the quaint little villages along the way and the long winding hills. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copied by Jackie Moore Goeken: A Cartwright Descendant July 24, 2005

A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS Cont. by: LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham 1976 - 1977 THE TOBY TENT SHOW The Toby Tent Show often came to Leon. Their plays produced much wholesome laughter among both young and older members of their audience. Boxes of sugared pop corn were sold, each containing a number which was good for a chance on a prize. Once my younger brother Harold's number was drawn, and he strutted proudly to the front to claim his prize of a small teapot, 4 cups and 4 saucers. WOODLAND CHILDREN"S DAY Another event, we atended each year was Woodland Children's Day. All the Woodland area children had a part in the program. It was heald east of the church, on a platform constructed with planks. There were also plank seats for the audience. After the program, we went to the home of our Uncle Ed and Aunt Julia. For dinner we always had fried chicken, cherry pie and ice cream. The ice cream was made with ice, taken from their pond in winter, and packed in saw dust in their ice house. A gallon pail with a bail, was placed inside a larger bucket and packed with ice and salt. The smaller bucket was twisted back and forth by the bail. Occasionally, the bucket was opened and the ice cream was scraped from the sides with a knife. It took forever for the ice cream to be frozen but it was well worth waiting for. After eating, our cousins Clara and Coie took the older girls for a run and I do mean RUN. We ran until we were worn out, and then ambled slowly back. We were not accustomed to this form of entertainment. GARDEN GROVE CORN PICNIC Often, we attended the Garden Grove Corn Picnic. I especially remember the Basket Ball Court on the grounds and that somewhere along the road there was a cement watering trough, where we could stop to water our horses. There were exhibits of corn and other vegetables. It is possible that it was at the Garden Grove Corn Picnic, that my Mother insisted that I shake hands with William Jennings Bryan, even though I did not know of his importance at that time. We knew few folks of the Garden Grove Community, so the Garden Grove Corn Picnic is not as memorable as the Davis City Reunion. THE STEPHENS CARNIVAL Otto and Elnora Stephens were certain to be in Leon at least once during the summer. Each year, they added new attractions to their Carnival. Otto and Elnora were natives of Decatur County, so everyone attended. They gave much joy to young and old. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copied by : Jackie Moore Goeken, a Cartwright descendant. July 24, 2005

And she could remember civil war soldiers.....that's remarkable. she didn't seem that......elderly to me back in '50. thanx for the come back...mac ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Goeken To: Rmcclure ; IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham Ron, That's the years she wrote her recollections. and yes, she probably taught you. She was also County Superintendent. Sorry, I wasn't very explanatory. This is a continuation of her Recollections I have been submitting over a 2 yr. period. I get busy with doing other things and forget to post. Jackie in Hot KS. 107 yesterday and expected high of 105 today. The humidity is the lowest it's been in 2 wks. I think. Winds of 15 Mi per hr with gusts of 25 Miles and the wind is as hot as the temp. ----- Original Message ----- From: Rmcclure To: Jackie Goeken ; IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham Jackie: What's the import of those dates, 1976-1977, below LaNelle's name? I initially thought this was the same Lanelle Buckingham that taught me Primary through 5 or 6 grades in the Decatur Scholl 1945 through 1950 or so. But the dates aren't adding up....but it's hard to believe that there were two LaNelle Buckinghams!....mac in Killeen Tx (106 today.....actual and the humidity at 96 will make it "feel" a lot hotter than that. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Goeken To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 11:51 PM Subject: [IADECATU] A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham More from: A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham 1976 -1977 MEMORIAL DAY We always attended Memorial Day in Leon. The day was called Decoration Day then, and honored Civil War Veterans. I remember the Civil War Veterans marching, and becoming fewer in number each year. Particularly, I remember Captain J.D. Brown. The Veterans had their own fife and drum band. Henry Pitman, Harl Pitman's father is well remembered also. There was a sidewalk on the south side of the School House leading to the Cemetery. While the Veterans were physically able, they walked this route to the Cemetery. The sidewalk was traveled by many on Decoration Day. CHAUTAUQUA A few times, when there was a special program, we attended Chautauqua. It was held in a tent near the North School House. If the weather was rainy, saw daust or straw was placed on the floor. Chautauqua programs consisted of speeches, plays, singing or instrumental numbers. THE BANK IS CLOSED Our family sometimes exchanged visits with the John Garner family of Eden Township. Mrs. Garner was our Mother's cousin. On one of these visits, arrangements were made for John Garner to saw our winter's supply of wood. He had a saw equipped with an engine. While the sawing was in process, a man came along riding a horse in the manner of Paul Revere. He announced, "The Leon Bank Is Closed." He then galloped on to tell his news to others. It took a while to recover from that blow and proceed with the sawing. THECIRCUS A circus came to Leon nearly every year. As I remember, the Circus came by train. The parade took place at ten o'clock in the morning and the streets were lined with people. Leading the parade, was a steam calliope, which made beautiful lilting music The wild animals ere in cages enclosed by bars. Often the lions roared as they passed the spectators. The clowns walked and beautiful ladies with spangleson their dresses rode the horses and elephants. Some of the route to the circus in the northwest part of Leon had board sidewalks. We walked to the circus grounds because there would naturally be few places to tie your team, or in later years to park your car. A few times, we attended the circus, but we always viewed the parade. No circus of 1976 could surpall the excitement of a circus of the 1910s and 1920s. To be continued. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copied by Jackie MOORE GOEKEN: A CARTWRIGHT descendant. ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Sherry, I enjoyed your comments re: your sister's grandchildren! Wow! Your heat is as high as ours in northwest KS. Our heat index is 98 and the temp at 11:00 AM was 97. We're looking forward to cooler (tongue in cheek) temps next week 90; 89; 92; 100; etc. Think you get the gist.....Jackie in KS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Balow" <balowmsg@earthlink.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:19 AM Subject: [IADECATU] In The News---some of it > It's promising to be another warm day in our neck of the woods, but I doubt > we see 106! Sacramento MAY reach 105, but we're usually a little "cooler". > (100 yesterday) > > I thought, since it was slow on the IADECATU site, that I might jump in > long enough to dispell a rather fast moving rumor. (It's been rapidly > spreading through family.) > > Some know that my sister, Linda, has enjoyed the "luxury" (term used > loosely) of traveling the globe as nanny to a couple of her grand-kids in > recent years. MOST recently, (within the last two years), she has been to > Fuquet, Thailand, Sharm Le Sheik, Egypt and Decatur County, Iowa. In spite > of said rumor and recent devastating news concerning Tsunami's and > Terrorist Bombings, Decatur County IS SAFE. We are absolutely assured of > our hometown safety, primarily BECAUSE her grand-kids DID NOT visit Iowa!! > We intend to continue monitoring Linda's activities and will discourage ANY > attempted bookings of dives, either fresh or saltwater, in the Van Wert > area. While I feel quite confident making this statement, SHOULD any > residents of the area witness a, would be, alien invasion, (a couple of 2' > high apparitions in dive masks, goggles and swim fins), contact me > immediately. With National Guard help, I believe they're controlable. > > Sherry (tongue planted firmly in cheek) Balow > > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

Ron, That's the years she wrote her recollections. and yes, she probably taught you. She was also County Superintendent. Sorry, I wasn't very explanatory. This is a continuation of her Recollections I have been submitting over a 2 yr. period. I get busy with doing other things and forget to post. Jackie in Hot KS. 107 yesterday and expected high of 105 today. The humidity is the lowest it's been in 2 wks. I think. Winds of 15 Mi per hr with gusts of 25 Miles and the wind is as hot as the temp. ----- Original Message ----- From: Rmcclure To: Jackie Goeken ; IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham Jackie: What's the import of those dates, 1976-1977, below LaNelle's name? I initially thought this was the same Lanelle Buckingham that taught me Primary through 5 or 6 grades in the Decatur Scholl 1945 through 1950 or so. But the dates aren't adding up....but it's hard to believe that there were two LaNelle Buckinghams!....mac in Killeen Tx (106 today.....actual and the humidity at 96 will make it "feel" a lot hotter than that. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Goeken To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 11:51 PM Subject: [IADECATU] A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham More from: A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham 1976 -1977 MEMORIAL DAY We always attended Memorial Day in Leon. The day was called Decoration Day then, and honored Civil War Veterans. I remember the Civil War Veterans marching, and becoming fewer in number each year. Particularly, I remember Captain J.D. Brown. The Veterans had their own fife and drum band. Henry Pitman, Harl Pitman's father is well remembered also. There was a sidewalk on the south side of the School House leading to the Cemetery. While the Veterans were physically able, they walked this route to the Cemetery. The sidewalk was traveled by many on Decoration Day. CHAUTAUQUA A few times, when there was a special program, we attended Chautauqua. It was held in a tent near the North School House. If the weather was rainy, saw daust or straw was placed on the floor. Chautauqua programs consisted of speeches, plays, singing or instrumental numbers. THE BANK IS CLOSED Our family sometimes exchanged visits with the John Garner family of Eden Township. Mrs. Garner was our Mother's cousin. On one of these visits, arrangements were made for John Garner to saw our winter's supply of wood. He had a saw equipped with an engine. While the sawing was in process, a man came along riding a horse in the manner of Paul Revere. He announced, "The Leon Bank Is Closed." He then galloped on to tell his news to others. It took a while to recover from that blow and proceed with the sawing. THECIRCUS A circus came to Leon nearly every year. As I remember, the Circus came by train. The parade took place at ten o'clock in the morning and the streets were lined with people. Leading the parade, was a steam calliope, which made beautiful lilting music The wild animals ere in cages enclosed by bars. Often the lions roared as they passed the spectators. The clowns walked and beautiful ladies with spangleson their dresses rode the horses and elephants. Some of the route to the circus in the northwest part of Leon had board sidewalks. We walked to the circus grounds because there would naturally be few places to tie your team, or in later years to park your car. A few times, we attended the circus, but we always viewed the parade. No circus of 1976 could surpall the excitement of a circus of the 1910s and 1920s. To be continued. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copied by Jackie MOORE GOEKEN: A CARTWRIGHT descendant. ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Jackie: What's the import of those dates, 1976-1977, below LaNelle's name? I initially thought this was the same Lanelle Buckingham that taught me Primary through 5 or 6 grades in the Decatur Scholl 1945 through 1950 or so. But the dates aren't adding up....but it's hard to believe that there were two LaNelle Buckinghams!....mac in Killeen Tx (106 today.....actual and the humidity at 96 will make it "feel" a lot hotter than that. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Goeken To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 11:51 PM Subject: [IADECATU] A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham More from: A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham 1976 -1977 MEMORIAL DAY We always attended Memorial Day in Leon. The day was called Decoration Day then, and honored Civil War Veterans. I remember the Civil War Veterans marching, and becoming fewer in number each year. Particularly, I remember Captain J.D. Brown. The Veterans had their own fife and drum band. Henry Pitman, Harl Pitman's father is well remembered also. There was a sidewalk on the south side of the School House leading to the Cemetery. While the Veterans were physically able, they walked this route to the Cemetery. The sidewalk was traveled by many on Decoration Day. CHAUTAUQUA A few times, when there was a special program, we attended Chautauqua. It was held in a tent near the North School House. If the weather was rainy, saw daust or straw was placed on the floor. Chautauqua programs consisted of speeches, plays, singing or instrumental numbers. THE BANK IS CLOSED Our family sometimes exchanged visits with the John Garner family of Eden Township. Mrs. Garner was our Mother's cousin. On one of these visits, arrangements were made for John Garner to saw our winter's supply of wood. He had a saw equipped with an engine. While the sawing was in process, a man came along riding a horse in the manner of Paul Revere. He announced, "The Leon Bank Is Closed." He then galloped on to tell his news to others. It took a while to recover from that blow and proceed with the sawing. THECIRCUS A circus came to Leon nearly every year. As I remember, the Circus came by train. The parade took place at ten o'clock in the morning and the streets were lined with people. Leading the parade, was a steam calliope, which made beautiful lilting music The wild animals ere in cages enclosed by bars. Often the lions roared as they passed the spectators. The clowns walked and beautiful ladies with spangleson their dresses rode the horses and elephants. Some of the route to the circus in the northwest part of Leon had board sidewalks. We walked to the circus grounds because there would naturally be few places to tie your team, or in later years to park your car. A few times, we attended the circus, but we always viewed the parade. No circus of 1976 could surpall the excitement of a circus of the 1910s and 1920s. To be continued. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copied by Jackie MOORE GOEKEN: A CARTWRIGHT descendant. ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

It's promising to be another warm day in our neck of the woods, but I doubt we see 106! Sacramento MAY reach 105, but we're usually a little "cooler". (100 yesterday) I thought, since it was slow on the IADECATU site, that I might jump in long enough to dispell a rather fast moving rumor. (It's been rapidly spreading through family.) Some know that my sister, Linda, has enjoyed the "luxury" (term used loosely) of traveling the globe as nanny to a couple of her grand-kids in recent years. MOST recently, (within the last two years), she has been to Fuquet, Thailand, Sharm Le Sheik, Egypt and Decatur County, Iowa. In spite of said rumor and recent devastating news concerning Tsunami's and Terrorist Bombings, Decatur County IS SAFE. We are absolutely assured of our hometown safety, primarily BECAUSE her grand-kids DID NOT visit Iowa!! We intend to continue monitoring Linda's activities and will discourage ANY attempted bookings of dives, either fresh or saltwater, in the Van Wert area. While I feel quite confident making this statement, SHOULD any residents of the area witness a, would be, alien invasion, (a couple of 2' high apparitions in dive masks, goggles and swim fins), contact me immediately. With National Guard help, I believe they're controlable. Sherry (tongue planted firmly in cheek) Balow

More from: A COLLECTION of RECOLLECTIONS by LaNelle Cartwright Buckingham 1976 -1977 MEMORIAL DAY We always attended Memorial Day in Leon. The day was called Decoration Day then, and honored Civil War Veterans. I remember the Civil War Veterans marching, and becoming fewer in number each year. Particularly, I remember Captain J.D. Brown. The Veterans had their own fife and drum band. Henry Pitman, Harl Pitman's father is well remembered also. There was a sidewalk on the south side of the School House leading to the Cemetery. While the Veterans were physically able, they walked this route to the Cemetery. The sidewalk was traveled by many on Decoration Day. CHAUTAUQUA A few times, when there was a special program, we attended Chautauqua. It was held in a tent near the North School House. If the weather was rainy, saw daust or straw was placed on the floor. Chautauqua programs consisted of speeches, plays, singing or instrumental numbers. THE BANK IS CLOSED Our family sometimes exchanged visits with the John Garner family of Eden Township. Mrs. Garner was our Mother's cousin. On one of these visits, arrangements were made for John Garner to saw our winter's supply of wood. He had a saw equipped with an engine. While the sawing was in process, a man came along riding a horse in the manner of Paul Revere. He announced, "The Leon Bank Is Closed." He then galloped on to tell his news to others. It took a while to recover from that blow and proceed with the sawing. THECIRCUS A circus came to Leon nearly every year. As I remember, the Circus came by train. The parade took place at ten o'clock in the morning and the streets were lined with people. Leading the parade, was a steam calliope, which made beautiful lilting music The wild animals ere in cages enclosed by bars. Often the lions roared as they passed the spectators. The clowns walked and beautiful ladies with spangleson their dresses rode the horses and elephants. Some of the route to the circus in the northwest part of Leon had board sidewalks. We walked to the circus grounds because there would naturally be few places to tie your team, or in later years to park your car. A few times, we attended the circus, but we always viewed the parade. No circus of 1976 could surpall the excitement of a circus of the 1910s and 1920s. To be continued. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Copied by Jackie MOORE GOEKEN: A CARTWRIGHT descendant.

found in grandmother West's scrapbook Barry WEst Grand River Boy Winning Fame as Jockey on California Tracks ______________ The Los Angeles Times in the issue of Feb. 2, printed four pictures of Danny Brammer, a Grand river boy who is becoming one of the most famous race riders in the nation. The pictures showed Danny as he was choosing his colors for the first race, as he was taking a little nourishment, as he rested before a race and at the telephone. The Journal-Reporter is indebted to John Baker of Culver city for the clipping. The Times, in an article accompanying the pictures, says; "Danny Brammer, Grand River (Iowa) youngster, rode two winners yesterday to take the lead in the Bing Crosby jockey race at Santa Anita. Brammer passed Charley Kurtsinger, who has led the riders since the start of the currernt meeting. "Brammer, just turned 17, is hailed as one of the most promising young riders in the country. A Comer "'There's a comer', said a veteran jockey, pointing to Danny. "He's strong, has a good head on him and already is a standout in judging his pace. He knows when to make his move and makes it. "Brammer, an apprentice rider, will lose his "bug" on April 10. He rode his first winner last year at Bay Meadows. The horse was "Fair Time", a 30-to-1 shot. "Danny started galloping horses four years ago. His boss, H. C. (Clay) McConnell, owns a breeding farm in Grand River. Brammer hung around the McConnell ranch and pestered the turman until he gave him his chance to ride. Tough Foes "His success at Santa Anita is all the more remarkable in as much as the young apprentice jockey is bucking the stiffest competition in the country-riding against such veteran masters as Kurtsinger, Bobby Jones, Silvio Coucci, Harry Richards and Maurice Peters, and such outstanding youngsters as Charley Stevenson and Eddie Yager."

Hi List, Still trying to find a connection of Wilson Throckmorton and his daughter Minnie J. Throckmorton married to T.W. Chasey. Have Wilson death, marriage license to Emily, copy of obits of both, 1860 census showing W. Throckmorton, E., S.E. and looks like A.J. but sure it is Minnie J. and J. ?? Think that might be Jeannetta Belle? Also have 1880 census with Wilson and Emily living next door to Minnie and T.W. Chasey with Charles (my grandfather) and Ida. In copy of Obits both sermons were preached by Rev. E. Tillotson and were at the church in Terre Haute, IA. Both Wilson, Emily and Minnie Chasey buried at Terre Haute. I can't seem to find any marriages of his children. Since he was an ordained minister could he have married his own children to their spouses? Is there any record of the church where he preached in Terre Haute? Did Rev. Tillotson take over the church and there be records any place? Thanking you in advance. Jean. A side note. Still hot but humidity going up in AZ. "Dry Heat Gone!" Suppose to get rain from "Emily." Smile And The World Smiles Too.

found in grandmother West's scrapbook Barry West Coming To Leon, Iowa One Day Only Tuesday, July 24 Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus Presenting the Greatest Entertainment Value In a Prodigious Program of Startling Circus Sensations! ________________________________________ Beautiful Girls ______________________________ Prancing Horses-Funny Clowns _________________________________ Trained Wild and Domestic Animal _____________________________ Cowboys-Cowgirls ________________________________ Adganda-The Horned Horse ______________________________ America's Greatest Circus for the Money! All New-Finer and Larger Than Ever! _________________________________ 2 Performances Daily - 2 & 8 P. M. Rain or Shine Doors open one HOur Earlier - Popular Prices America's Biggest and Best 3-Ring Motorized Circus Show Grounds - 4-H Fair Grounds on Highway 69

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Wilson arrived home the first of the week from a visit in Holland, Michigan with their son, Robert Wilson, wife and baby. The Logan Vanity store places 217 yards of print on their shelves at 1 p.m. and before five o'clock every yard was sold. Fidelity lodge installed their officers on Thursday evening after which refreshments were enjoyed at the Beavers cafe. The following officers were installed; W. G., Naomi Duben; V. G. Effie Kelly; Secretary, Elaine Lockridge; Treasurer, Lavern Zimberman; Warden, Thelma Duffield; Condustress, Loraine Duncan; R. S. N. G., Clara McElfish; R. S. N. G., Stella Laughlin; I. G., Helen Belvel; O. G., Nellie McIntosh; Chap., Murrell Duffield; Musician, Clacie Davis; P. L., Marie Molleston. Richard B. Nickol and the insulating crew are working in Trenton this week and will be indefinately. Mrs. Nickol went down Wednesday evening and remained until Thursday evening where they were the guests of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hamilton, of Corydon vicinity, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hooker. Mrs. Lee Paugh, of Humeston her daughter, Miss Ruth williams, of Des Moines and her son, T /Sgt. Max Williams, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bryan Thursday. Sgt. Williams has spent the past three years overseas in England, Africa, Italy, Germany and France as a member of the 6th Chemical Depot Co., of which there were eighty members. At the expiration of his furlough, July 24th, he will go to Jefferson Barracks, where he will be employed. Mrs. M. G. Kellam and daughters, Patricia and Mary Kay, of Greenfield are visiting their parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bevel. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bay and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shockey visited in Unionville, Missouri Thursday with the latter's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bell. Mr.a nd Mrs. George McCarty and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Vinzant were guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. K. Lovett of Thursday evening and enjoyed a visit with Grant, the son of their hosts, who is home on furlough.

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I was glad to see this email from Bob Bixby today (Why do I always want to call him Bill? :)). Thanks so much for all of your hard work Bob, to both you and the Lion's Club Members. We all appreciate it so much! Passing on the email to all of you so that if you want to help out you can. - Stacey D. The Leon Lions Club and local volunteers have just finished restoring the foundations that were in need of repair under the direction of Lion Earl Hanthorn. In total, 460 monument foundations were replaced using a total of 110 cubic yards of concrete over a 3 year period. The Lion's club appreciates all of the volunteer help from the community and donations from all over the United States to make this project possible. We still are accepting donations to help defray the cost of materials. Please mail to : Bob Bixby Treasurer Leon Lion's Club 21875 Pleasanton Rd Leon, Iowa 50144

In a message dated 7/20/05 8:01:01 PM, BRWest@aol.com writes: > Mrs. Fred Barber and little daughter, Mary Louise of  Leon, visited the > early > part of the week with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Owen,  returning home > Thursday evening. > My first Decatur "hit" in some time. Mrs. Fred Barber (Lorene) is my aunt. She and "little daughter, Mary Louise" now live in Southern California. Mrs. Margaret Owen (nee Bright), my maternal grandmother, passed away in Lynwood, CA in 1970. Thanks for sharing this item! Rick, Merced, CA (the mercury reached 103 today).

Mrs. Nellie Kinner and son Paul, of Harvey came Sunday for a visit with relatives. She with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair, accompanied J. C. Clay, of Sewal who was in town Monday to his home for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Little had as guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Paul Little, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Little, of Mercer county; Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Belvel and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duffield and Ruth Ann, of Lineville; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Essex, of Norwalk, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Galiger and Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Copper, of Loredo, Missouri. Mrs. Frank Benton, of Lee Summitt, Mo., arrived here Saturday night called by the death of her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Elliott. Cpl. Norris Mulvania, who has been enjoyoing a furlough, left Friday night for Lincoln, Neb., for futher training. Mrs. Mulvania and boys will remain here for the present. Mrs. Raymond Rockhold, who has been visiting her husband for a few weeks at Camp Hood, is a home for a few days, after which she and their little son will return to Camp Hood. Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Coontz and their daughter, Mrs. Merle Goble, of Des Moines, their son, Carroll Coontz, of Phoenix, Arizona and their son-in-law, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Parker Grimes, of Allerton were shaking hands with former neighbors on Wednesday evening. One can judge the demand for prints by the way it disappears the shelve of our merchants when they get in a few bolts. On Tuesday, July 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Narva Ames of Mercer were dinner guests Thursday evening of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Browning. George Branham, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Branham and his son, Billy, returned to his home in Cudahy Sunday. Billy accompanied him home and will visit until our school opens.

C. B. Simpson, of Leon was a business visitor in Lineville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kale of Truro drove down Sunday to visit the parents of Mrs. Kale, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Molleston and other relatives. Mrs. Kale remained for a longer visit but he returned home Sunday evening. The appointment of Earl T. Sollenbarger, (who for thirteen years has been a National bank examiner and was vice president of the State bank of Blue Island) as second vice president of the Central National bank of Chicago, is heard with pleasure by his many friends here. He is the son of the late David T. and Mrs. Sollenbarger and lived here as a child, where his father was cashier of the lineville bank. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clay have been looking forward to a visit with their son, Cpl. ralph in Italy who has been overseas for many months, and had been promised a furlough. A letter Monday says that is all off for the present, but no word of complaint was heard. He said he had been called over into Germany but not far enough to get in touch with his brother, Jack. Ralph has 103 points to his credit. The stock sale of Russell Duffield on Tuesday drew a fair sized crowd and , as a whole, prices were good. Good milk cows sold from $100 and more. Horses were sold as low as $30. A saddle horse brought $50. Larry Laughlin has as his guest, his cousin, Jerry Budwig, of Tucson, Arizona.