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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-24
In Memoriam.

In loving remembrance of Mrs. Emma
Ricketts,, wife OF Mr. Wallace E. Ricketts,,
who died at her home in this place on the
evening of Thursday, March ID, 1899.
IT'S hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
IT'S hard, so hard, to speak the words,
1--WE must forever part"
Dearest loved one, we have laid the
In the peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished
Till We see thy heavenly face
James II. Oden, oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs John Oden, residing near Washington
Grove, died on March l4th, 1899. lie was
bright lad OF fourteen years, Of excellent
moral habits, and until stricken with that
fatal disease, pneumonia, which cut off his
young lie, he bid fare to grow up piOus
and useful man. He was Il member of Der
wood Baptist Sunday School, and was espe-
cially fond of singing in his home the sweet
songs OF praise which had there learned .
In his illness he told his weeping parents
that his future was all bright.
The afflicted parents have the sympathy
of many friends, and this was torclbly dem
onstrated by the large plumber of people who
dllcuuGu lu6 luuGThl SeENlCtS, winch lOOk
place on the 10Th instant. The remains OF
the deceased were placed away in the Gene
terry lot at Pleasant Hill, near Jamestown.
The religious exercises were conducted by
Rev j. d. Rayield
On Friday, March 81, 1899, death released
the soul OF Mrs, Lucinda Thompson, the
wife OF Mr.. Martin Thompson, from this
world of sorrow and suffering, Several
years ago Mrs. Thompson received a stroke
OF paralysis, which rendered her partial
cripple; later on she had another attack
which deprived her OF sight, and tor several
months before her demise she was confined
to her bed, Il hopeless invalid, a constant but
patient sufferer.
Mrs. Thompson was consistent christian
and had been a member OF the Germantown
Baptist Church for more than thirty years,
having been baptized by Elder s. X White,
and was regular in attendance at public
worship until she was physically disabled.
She had reached her 6Sth year and her
entire lite was spent close to the place where
she died, near Jamestown, To mourn her
loss she leaves husband, three sons, three
daughters aud several grand children.
Her remains were taken u II easant Hill
Nj. E. Church South on Sunday afternoon
and her funeral services were conducted by
Pastor j ID. Rayted, after which the body
was laid to rest in the church lot to await
the resurrection morn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-24

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Minute Cough Cure Always reliable and
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-24
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gist, Rockville, Maryland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
The Homestead otter This Year.

All our farmer readers should take
advantage Of the unprecedented club.
bing offer we this year make, which
includes with this paper, The Iowa
Homestead, its special Farmers In
stitnte editions, Tie Poultry Farmer
and the Farmers Mutual Insuranses
journal. These four publications ave
the best of their class and should She
in every farm home. To them we add
for local, county and general news our
own paper and make the price for the
live for one year $l.70 Never before
was SO much superior reading matter
offered for SO small -an amount of
money. The four papers named which
we club with our own are we'll known
throughout the west and commend
Themselves to the reasier's favorable
attention upon mere mention. The
Homestead is the great agricultural and
live stock paper of the West. The
Poultry Farmer is the most practical
poultry paper for the farmer published
in the country; The Farmers Mutual
Insurance Journal is the special advo-
cate Of farmers CO. operative associations
and The Special farmers Institute
editions are the most practical pnblica.
tions for the promotion of good farming
ever published. Take advantage of this
great offer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
DeKAlb.

Ed H. Sharp started for Washington
where we will probably stay until April
or May, 1900.
Victor Fry is painting Mrs. Fry's
house again.
! Harve Fry and Ora Irving were. caring
wood for Ed Sharp, Tuesday.
Mrs. Cora Fry visited &C M. G, Fry's
Thanksgiving.
H. d. Fry transacted business in Van
Vert Monday.
D. L. Robins sold COW to Mr.. Ander.
son Tuesday.
VIM. Fry had shooting match last
Wednesday.
Villa Kanode was a Van Vert caller
Tuesday.
Steve Little has his house completed
and nearly painted.
Ransom Wadsworth died at his home
near Westerville, Tuesday. He leaves
wife and several children to mourn his
absence. He has been i'll ever since last
spring.
Robert Craft is building new addi-
ton to his house.
Ed Sharp went to Decatur Friday
on business.
Isaiah Fry and wife visited at NJ. G..
Fry's, Thursday.
W. j. Blades gave large Thanksgiv-
ing dinner to the people who helped to
tear down their old house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Thschurches.

Rev. Allen Judd, of Des Moines, was
in Leon between trains Monday.
Presiding Elder w. B. Thompson, OF
Charlton, occupied the pulpit at the M
E. church Saturday evening and Sunday
morning.
Rev. r. Il. Hopton, the former pastor
of the Baptist church in this city, who
is now completing his education at the
Baptist college, at Pella. was in this city
between trains Monday.
$ The protracted meetings at the NJ. E.
church continue to grow in interest and
power, quite number have manifested
desire to lead Christian life. During
the past week the meetings haye seen
among the best of the series. The Rev.
and Mrs. Slawson, the sweet gospel
singers. will continue to assist the pastor
over Sunday next. On Sunday after.
noon next at o'clock Mrs. Slawson
will conduct meeting for young people.
You are cordially invited to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Burr OAK Rldue.

w. H. McCalla and family, Aunt Ann
Gardner and Lide Chastain, of Leon,
ate dinner at Chas. Chastain's Thanks.
giving.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Albaugh, of Leon,
visited in this vicinity afew days last
week at John Chastain's.
w. H. McCalla and wife visited Wed.
nesday of last week at Uncle Cam
Robinson's.
LAME Meek and Lucy Smallwood took
dinner at Mr.. Gains. Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Horney spent one afternoon last
week at Mr.. Chastain's.
Mr.. f. A. Adams, of Van Vert, and
Miss Jennie McCalla were married in
Leon Wednesday OF last week. They
went at once to their home west of Van
Vert. We extend congratulations.
Mrs. Sara Chastain and daughter Cora
spent one day last week at j. M. Chas.
tain's.
Charley Kimport has returned from
the west where he has been gathering
corn.
MIR. and Mrs. E. A. Adams and family
came down from Van Vert, for a few
days visit with relatives.
Aunt Ann Gardner returned to Leon
Saturday after weeks visit in this
vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SAIE.-I will sell at public sale
at my farm miles southeast Of Leon
on Friday, December l5, 1899, the follow
ing property: 9 brood mares I aud s.
years old, with foal by Daughton's Jack,
I mare 6 years old, 2 coming two year.
old colts, sucking colt, CEILINGS g
and years old; & head choice Young
mich COWS, sucking calves; 6 brood
sows, % shoats;3 dozen geese; wagon,
2 buggies, 2 stirring plows, cultiyators,.
l three section harrow, Mccormick
binder, bob sled, two horse roller, hand
cart, corn shelter, 2 sets double harness..
600 bushels corn in crib, 300 shocks
corn go acres stock pasture, household
and Kitchen furniture. Terms-l2
months. s per cent discount for cash.
FENNEL 4 Son, PATRICK MULLINS.
Auctioneers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
AsURE CURE For GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use With
out a Failure.
Fairyland.

Professor Grimm has gone into, the
trapping business for the winter and
will pay the highest market prices for
furs of all kinds. Those having furs to
sell will do we'll to give him call.
Alonzo Adams brought home wife
from the city of Leon, Thanksgiving
day. She was Miss McCalla. The
boys gave them good old time belling
Friday night.
job Coin and wife, visited in Van
Vert over Friday night.
Mrs. Z. Nj. Fry gave Thanksgiving
dinner to her children.
Belle Kanode and daughter, Eta,
visited at Anderson's, who live where
Collins lived, last Sunday.
Villa kanode visited with Helen and
Mary Fry last Sunday.
Maggie Ramsey brought home new
set OF chairs from Van Vert Saturday.
JEFF Blades gave big Thanksgiving
dinner to number of their friends.
Ned Coin is home from his western
trip.
Mae Barr is teaching the young ideas
how to shoot at the Coin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
sarden eroyo.

Saturday December 2, the Country
Culture Club, celebrated the fourth an.
niversary Of the organization Of the
club at the home of MIR. & Mrs. NJ. l.
Jones, southeast of town. A large com.
pany gathered and pleasant time is
reported.
Last Friday afternoon the Leon and
foot ball at this place. The two teamt
were very closely matched and 1T is SAID
to have been one Of the best game.
PLAYED here this season. The score re.
suited, Garden Grove, &. Leon o.
A medicine show exhibited here all Of
last week, but did not draw very large
houses and we learn did not sell great
deal of medicine. This class of shows
have apparently seen better days.
Born to Mr. aud Mrs. Waymire Sun.
day Dec. 3, a boy.
Prof. r. A. Hardness AMI wife, Of
Lamont; visited in Garden Grove a few
days the past week, guests of MIR. and
Mrs. j. o. Parrish.
Union Thanksgiving services were
held at the Presbyterian Church last
Thursday morning, Rev. Woodwork
| preaching tine sermon.
Rev.Allen Judd of Des Moine preach
ed at the Episcopal Church last Sun.
day morning and evening.
Ike Kidwiler left Satu,lay for visit
with relatives at Des Moines anc
other points.
j. P. Jordan, of Des Moines, spent
Sunday in Garden Grove.
Bob and Eva Mckinley, showed al
the opera house Monday evening to ,
fair sized audience.
Bryson Bruce, Of Charlton, spent Sat
urday with friends in Garden Grove.
The house of a Mr.. Carter, north Of
town was destroyed by fire last Thurs
day night.
Mrs.W. S. johnson and children visit
ed relatives at Leon Saturday.
Mr.. Needham, of Chicago, came on
last Wednesday for visit with hi
wife's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Hall
and Mrs. Needham returned home with
him Thursday.
Geo. Gill, Of Oklahoma, came last Sat
nrday for short visit with his brothe
j. F. Gill; he was on his way home from
a trip to Dakota.
Owing to the storm last Sunday eve
ming the prospect for congregation
seemed pretty poor. And so the Meth
odists and Presbyterians Joined force
and had fair attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
KEMPToN j. BARTLETT.

70
Died at his home, near Garden Grove
Saturday evening, Dec. 2, 1899, aged 66
years, Z months and 81 days. Mr..
Bartlett was born near Jeromeville, o.,
and came to Decatur county in the fall
of 1854, when the county was new and
settlers few. After working a year for
wages he was married to susannah
Brown, September 20, 1855. and then
bought farm in High Point township,
and have lived in that township, ever
since. having by frugality and hard toll
accumulated considerable amount of
property having died leaving large
and we'll improved farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett were the par.
ents Of five children, three daughters
and two sons, all of whom are living ex-
cept Malissa Blanche. who died Oct. 81
1888.
Mr.. Bartlett united with the M. E.
church while in Ohio at the age of 10
years. He was expecting death for
many weeks before it came and he
declared he was ready and willing to go
and felt that he WAS prepared for the
change. He was very patient during
his last illness and seemed only anxious
to comfort those dear to him. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
orphan Ridge.

Mrs. Tom Harp is sick at this writing.
G. NJ. Mitchell, of Leon, moved down
OH the ridge being tired of city life.
Amos Brazelton, had business in Leon
Sunday.
Taylor vanpelt, was out buying sheep
Saturday. He expects to feed a car
load this winter.
Clark McNelly, of Crown, is on the
ridge visiting his friends and relatives.
He expects to return in few days.
The hop was well attended Wednes-
day night. and everybody reports hay
ing good time.
A. vanpeltI delivered hogs at Leon
Saturday.
Several from this place attended the
big dance at Finkbone's Saturday night.
g. Nj. Mitchell and Tom Harp are
cutting cord wood for Jacob Butts.
r. Housh was on the ridge last week
buying corn.
L. A. Durell had business at Decatur
Friday.
We understand Tilman Johnson has
purchased the Clark Fairall farm, con.
sideration being $4,000.
A. Vanpelt is offering liberal reward
for the person who took his axe aud
never brought it home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Woodland.

Mrs. Dick Baker is at Clarinda, visit.
ing her husband.
Our merchants have been doing a
thriving business since the snow.
Some sneaks pushed in window OF
Freeman's restaurant and helped them.
selves, Saturday night.
James Mcdowell and Mr.. CRYSTAL. of
Lneville, were in town one dav last
week.
Messrs. Layton and Wolever, of Leon,
were in these parts Wednesday on bust.
ness.
The M. w. AS. husked fine lot of
corn for Chas. Stephens last Tuesday as
he is sick and not able to do it himself.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sapp had business in
Leon, last Wednesday.
Lenna Stephens. who is attending the
Leon High School came home to spend
Thanksgiving.
DR.. Greenman, of Kellerton. was
transacting business here Friday and
Saturday.
W. II. Wilson vas Garden Grove
caller Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Jordan were in
Leon, Saturday.
Llddle Houseman died Monday morn.
ing after short illness and was buried
in the lentz cemetery Tuesday.
Trauple and limbaugh, of High
Point, are saving wood in these parts
this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
TIE LEON REPORTER. fTHURSDAY. DECEMBER 1899.
Intosh, Of Davis City, we're visiting at
Mckee's last week.

Intosh, Of Davis City, we're visiting at
Mckee's last week.
The bridge across the river east of
town is now ready for teams.
The Baptist pulpit was filled Sunday
by Rey. Hamilton. Protracted meeting
will continue this week and next. Rev.
Edwards will be here to help after this
week but is now engaged at the Pleasant
Valley church.
Rev. Douglass. of Murray, was here
visiting j. NJ. Stone and family the first
of the week.
Seven car loads of stock were shipped
out of here Tuesday morning.
Fred Anstey is here from Fremont
county but will soon return.
Jake Wadsworth returned to Nebraska
Saturday.
Nora-You can't expect to do away
with face blemishes in weeks time
Keep on taking Rocky Mountain Tea
You'll have lovely complexion. Ash
| your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
ealalac a wide Reputation,

Its cure for rheumatism Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm is gaining wide rep
utation. ID. B. Johnson, of Richmond
Ind, has been troubled with that all.
ment since 1862. In speaking of it he
says: 81 meyer found anything that
would relieve me until used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. 1t acts like magic
with me. My foot was swollen and
panied me very much, but one good
application of Pain Balm relieved me. y
For sale by w. A Alexander, Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
HIGHWAY NOTICE.

4 TO II. i. Rauch. y 3 = .17-7s ~
II required to locate 9 highway commencing
about IS rods east OF the northwest corner Of
the northwest 4 OF the northeastk OF section
"A, township g.. range 81, in Decatur county,
running thence southwest about 81 rods be.
vacated. That your petition does not admit
that such road legally exists but ask the va
cation to save trouble and EXPENSES. Has re-
ported in favor Of the va cation thereof and ali
objections thereto or claims for damages mast
be fled in the auditor'sOfice on or before noon
highway will be vacated without reference
thereto. GEO. w. SEARS, Auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Daily paper Tor 81 90 ! Year.

The Des Moines Daily News is sent to
mail subscribers for Sl.O0 a year, rs
cents for six months, so cents for three
months, 25 cents q month. The Daily
News is member of the Associated
Press and publishes all the news Of Iowa
and the world condensed for the busy
readers. Fullest and earliest war news,
congressional and legislative news, tele.
graphic markets and all the features Of
Y metrop0lit3p newspaper. Address
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
NOTICE or ELECTION.

To The Qualified Electors of the Town o
Notice Is hereby given that on Monday the
lth day Of December A. D. 1899, between the
M, there will be held in what is known as the
Robert Brown Building situated on Lot six
teen, Block Twelve In Grand River, Decatur
electlng Six Councilmen. Mayor, Clerk,
and Treasurer for the Incorporated Town OF
Grand River, Decatur ,ounty, Iowa, VINO
election, to wit: the last Monday in March,
1900, or until their successors In Office shall be
duly elected and qualified.
Dated this 14th day of November A. ID. 1899.
s. C. JENNINGS ST.
TT. BECK
j. S. DAVIDSON y commissioners.
j. G. BROTHERS
PATRICK GRIFFIN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

No resident of Iowa, who desires to
keep in intelligent touch with current
events at home and abroad, can afford
to be without The Des Moines Leader.
No outside newspaper discusses passing
events so impartially and SO thoroughly.
The editorial policy of The Leader is
fearless and honest and commands the
respect of every intelligent reader. The
people of this state were never before
provided with so able and so complete
a newspaper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Van Vert MIL.

The Van Vert mill has been repaired
and is now ready to do all kinds Of
grinding. We grind buckwheat on FRI
day and corn meal on Saturday of
each week. Also chop feed. Giye us q
call. We guarantee satisfaction.
3, IN MCsJoLLouaH q CARRIER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
ExEcuToR,s NorIcJE !,

tate OF William Hartman, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to oil persons Inter
ested. that on the 18th day OF Noyember. AZ. %.
1899, the undersigned was appointed By ths
utor Of the estate OF VIM. Hartman. deceased.
late Of said county. All persons indebted to
said estate will make payment to the under.
signed. and these having claims against the
same win present them, legally authenticate1 I,
to said Court for allowance.
Dated December 5, 1899.
l6.3t WV. HARTMAN
Executor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Go to, j. R. Bashaw's for your fancy
goods, toys, comb and brush sets, neck.
tie boxes, photo boxes, shaving sets and
smoking sets, besides great many
fancy novelties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOVICE.

Estate OF g. B. Keshlear. deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons inter-.
ested. that on the 4th day Of December, A. H.
1889: the undersigned was appointed by the
clerk Of the district court. OF Decatur e 0unty.
Iowa. administratrix OF the estate OF G.. B.l
Keshlear deceased late of said county. MI
persons indebted TO said estate will NAKED
payment to the undersigned. and those having
claims against the same will present the m
legally authenticated. to said court for q low
ance.
Dated December4 1899.
LUCY b. KEsHLzAR, Administratrt <
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Nor1cE-pRooF OF WILL.

State of Iowa. Decatur county, IS.
District court in vacation.
To all whom IL may concern:
Notice Is hereby given that an instrument
in writing purporting to be the last will and
testament of Mary e. Vowel, deceased, was
this day produced, opened and read by the
undersigned and that have fixed Monday,
18th day OF January, 1899, as the day for hear
ing proof in relation thereto.
Witness my offictal signature with the seal
Of said Court hereto anixed. this 4th day OF
December, 1899. s Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Announcement.

To accommodate those who are par.
tial TO the use of atomizers in applying
tarrhaI troubles, the proprietors prepare
Cream Balm in liquid form, which will
be known as Elys Liquid Cream Balm.
Price including the spraying tube is IS
cents, druggists or by mail. The liquid
form embodies the medicinal properties
of the solid preparation. Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed by the membrane
nd does not dry up til secretions but
4 hanges then. to z nai end healthy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
~cARp OF THANKS.

SAhO THAN hSs
We wish to thank our friends for their
kind acts, assistance and sympathy dur
ing, and in this sad hour of our bereave-
ment.
MRS. LUCY kEsHLEAR AND FAMILY,
Mr.. AND MRS. G. w. BARR.
MOTHER, SISTER AND BROTHERS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

The following is . list or letters remain
ing uncalled for at the posto6ice In Leon
Iowa, for the week ending November II
1899: 6
Mr.. Robert Gooden, Mr.. J. b Pitman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
EsTRAY NOTICE.

Tnkenyup Us On estray by Cyrus Walker
his residence in Franklin township Decat
county, Iowa, on the 18th day OF October. nm
ONE red and white steer q years dld.this
lhQrna1 elit q point Of rtght
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Notice-Life insurance companies will
reduce the rate So per cent. to all who
agree to use Rocky Mountain Tea. A
wise measure. So cents. Ask your
druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Ihaye Purchased the livery and feed
stable Of @. NJ. Axes and combined it
with my stable, Will be pleased 70 zee
Ill hisoid eustoMer gj7o p M