The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
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ing on the sick list this week, depriving
her of a few days of school.
DIR. and Mrs. Il. 9. Macy attended the
funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Hardin, nee Hor.
ton, a former resident of this place, at
Mo-, last Tuesday.
Now is the time for wood haulers to
form a combination and forget their
promises to bling in wood on that &C
count which is past due.
James w. Graves, one of Hamilton
townships respected citizens is prospect
ing in Kansas this week.
This cold spell has retarded the work
on the new Methodist church in course
of erection.
Our Prof Jackson presented one of
the most practical papers on Athletic
Games before the Teachers Meeting at
Leon last week that has ever been our
pleasure to read.
The pulpit at the G. U. church Sun.
day was occupied by Rev. Mrs. Brook
miller, an excellent talker from Creston.
She lectured Saturday evening in the
interest of the w. q. I. u.
Monday at the residence of her father
near Boothtown, Miss Viola johnson
was married to Mr.. sheny, of near
Somerset. Onlysa few friends had the
pleasure of witnessing the ceremony.
We wish them . happy voyage through
this life.
Mrs. VIM. Miles received telephone
message Saturday from Decatur saying
her sister Stella was quite sick
Miss Fannie, the accomplished daugh.
ter of Mrs. Mary Covington, who is at.
tending the Bedford high school, came
in for few days visit with her mother
last week. She returned to her school
Monday,
Amer Willis baby was sick the first of
the week, but by prompt medical aid it
is some better now.
Cap. Brown, of Leon, was here one
day last week buying stock hogs and
cattle. He placed an order with Ivan
Beach for car of hogs which we're de-
livered Monday.
Our school board held its first court
of investigation last Tuesday evening.
Some of the pupils decided that little
black and red pepper would be conduc.
i've to the knowledge grasping faculties
OF some of their mates; proceeded to
sprinkle, blow and rub the pepper on to
the discomfort of the recipient. The
investigation showed who brought the
pepper to school. Upon promise of
the guilty one to do better in the future
the board let them continue attendance
at school, provided that.a repetition of
like deed would never occur again.
j. E. Leeper informs US that last
Thursday night some one who didn't
care to observe the formalities of Dor.
rowing, went to his barn and hitched up
to the buggy the family driving horse
and judging from the condition Of ami
NAL and vehicle, they must have used
them until the la te hour of the morning.
Joe says he has his man spotted, but If
the act is not repeated he will not say
but if on the contrary the
strong arms Of the law will be used.
Monday evening few friends pro-
ceeded with baskets flied with the
dainties and delicacies that satisfies the
inner man to the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Royal Richardson, it being the
- anniversary Of Royals birthday.
~ cle Royal was taken by surprise,
but after realizing the situation extend
ed hearty welcome to all. After en-.
Toying songs, INSTRUMENTAL music and
social exchRpge4 \. far.
ONES all wishing Mr.. Richardson many
ore pleasant and happy anniversaries. g
r. and Mrs. Richardson have spent 9
years of life in this city and worked 9
r the interest of the town. e
o. w. Parker departed on Tuesday
ternoon for Sedan, Mo-, on the X. & Fl
!. where he takes charge of that sta q
On. Mr.. Parker has been with the d. \
!. & X. g. r. X. here az station agent a
r four. or five years and has given
,rfect satisfaction through his courte-
IS, genial and kind treatment to the q
.trons of the road. By this transfer
r. Parker is promoted to a more re. .
'onsible position and q better position h
hich is due his abilities. We feel proud i
this as it is we'll deserved, although q
e regret to loose him, but We commend d
i'm to the good people of Sedan; what II
our loss is their gain. Mr.. j. w. q
.unsell has taken Mr.. Parker's place as !.
,ent here. =
j. N. Painter after long seige of y
ckness which was thought for time !,
ould prove fatal. is, we are proud to
~, slowly cOnvalescing, having been
bic to stay at his store the greater
art of last week. Mrs. Painter is but G
tile better than she was two months d
go. Id
Fuller Avery, the magnetic healer, of .
con was called to see'the family of ]. e. I
eeper Saturday. Mr.. Avery has per- c
ormed some wonderful cures in this 8
art of the county, although we have {
10 faith in the art, but believe it to be 8
purely Imaginary on the part of the
"a tent.
Rev. w. q. Merely and family, of 8
northwestern Kansas, have located in
'ur midst, having rented the Sam Gov.
ngton farm south of town. We are
proud to have these good people with e
is. Rev. Merely in years goneby was q
'trong antagonist Of Satan and sin, and /
strong one yet, on the Bethel circuit
south of town, laboring hard and SOW
ng the seeds of righteousness for his
Masters reaping, The good people of II
his city will welcome them with open
loors.
When We hear the local republicans
ind when ne read the republican
papers discussing the gubernatorial con-
est situation in Kentucky,and crying
he democrats have ssstolen the office"
~ having a law enacted throwing the
contest in the legislature, we think of an
ballot law Of our own great
tate, which was passed by straight
,arty vote and framed for no other
purposes under the sun, than to force
he meditating republican into party
ines again. "Oh, what would we give
o see ourselvessas others see us.
Atty. Duff and family, of Princeton,
Missouri, are here visiting Mrs. Duf7s
parents, MI. and Mrs. Robert Cornett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles HartsOOk suent