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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-26

IN Seattle and Van ASSET, asked me to
oct as best man nj his wedding. AL
though no and the lady In question were
residents OF the Queen City. they decided
to have the ceremony performed at Ia
coma. They regretted their decision
afterwards.
''The three OF us went 10 Tacoma In
the morning. and I got their Iiconse for
them. after lengthy dispute with an
offtcious clerk who wanted to register the
happy couple as being inhabitants OF that
place. He seemed TO be making a frantic
effort tn Increase Tacoma'x population at
the expense Of Seattle. hut he didn't
Shortly after noon we started ont on
search for clergyman. Al first 1
wanted 20 have an old college friend Rev
n mognsy A Arr % the Episcopal church.
most an hour for him. but he was not to
Then began ali our troubles, and be-
tween J o'clock In the afternoon and 8
took place, we explored Tacoma from end
10 end, We rode ON street cars when
possible. but were compelled mostly to
wander around on foot like the ancient
preacher. The more obstacles that arose
u our way only Increased the de.ernina-
tion % us all. Streets without sidewalks
ard sidewalks without streets were un-
able 70 ,eonauer Us The bride was
phlcky little woman. She was sensible.
too, and didn't say nnything when her
Intended tn an audible voice said things
about Tacoma.
'As she was a member Of thu Episcopal
church she naturally wished 20 have
minister 81 that denomination offiriate.
" We visited nil the Episcopal churches
~ Tacoma. Then we took IN the Pres
hvtegians. ami finaliv got down 10 going
10 the next Dpere~t cnurcn no matter
what Il was But u was the same story
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-26
KNEW ALL .pour GUNS.
"rete" Joabert Astenished All Hear
ers. Inciudtna Knapp.

An American woman tells q a visit ile
and some srirRis paid 20 the krupp Sara
works az Essen. Germany. years ago. an 2
81 eneounterfns Peter loubevt before he
thought 81 going 20 South Africa TEE
woman WAS the guest of the Ancrtcan
Ambassador ana his wife. and az ,eh
works they were mot by Nrupq himself.
In MAKING their tour ~ ERE arscnsi Va ,y
were Joined by man wha follow
through each department. ard in y few
moments reSp1ni21 90 some cts,33i Quef.
ton about guns from enc 81 the party
once having spoken. ne launched forth
into such detailed descriptions ~ thc.r
manufacture that krupp. who had hith-
erto hern talking. kept stiN and sinsp'y
followed as ono % the auditors. TFr
man accompanied the party eSpiaiuiar
as ne went. until The tovc had been mas
Then he bowed and retired
who IS that man who knows SO much
about gunsr" demanded one ~ the party.
oh THAT'S pUtchman named Pctr
Joueert." replied one OF the ofnciais.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-26
lInN0NY At TACOMA.
.vvo COUPLE HAVE A HARD TIME
FINDING A PREACHER.
.-1ee1 - ex-washfngton Volunteer,
eAev Explore City of Destiny for
ptve hours BEFORE They Are Able
= Get the Ceremony Performed.

xoung couples wishing to be united in
- bonds Of matrimony should steer clear
= Thcofna At least such is the opinion
August ToeIlner, Of Van ASSET. who
esyved with the First Washington voiun-
se1rs IN the Philippines. The chances are,
e says. that they will not be able to find
Z minister in the whole City OF Destiny
4 perform the ceremony, although the
sIscs boasts Of a number Of churches.
~ following is the story OF Mr.. Toell-
ners experiences as told by himself:
II u my private belief" he says. that
ma Tacoma has more than twenty-five
Arches she has only about half a dozen
dereymen, and that these are passed
afoupd from one place TO another. Last
veek friend OF mine. who is well known
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-26

sNetywhere-tho clergyman was away
NNn homo. The only explanations we
oaly ono preacher TO every four or i've
churches, OF that they had all gone out
on strike.
We concluded 10 telephone 10 the df-
Iefeht places in the hope % some
preacher having returned home. but had
Almost as hard a time finding a telephone
as We did - preacher. Al o'clock We
noticed an undertakor's establishment
Nnsee there wsS q phone and waving
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-26
new Map. of China.

The post-Intoiligencer has secured the
exclusive right for Washington to Rand,
McNsly q Co.'S latest folder map OF
China and Asia. These may be secured
at Post-Intelligencer business offices at
10 cents each
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-26

STEAMER Pilgrim has resumed SUNDAY
run TO port Orr nSrd points Leaving seat
lie $50 a. M, $50 p, M retarnteg aaa
80 u. m. Greyhound dCtk
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-26

THE best running watch 10 the Louis
klodt Special No. 50 Second avenue
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
A New Racket in the Emiqrant Car.

"Saw queer thing on the Alton road
the other day." said Fred Raymond
manager of the "Old Arkansaw" COM
pany which will appear here Oct. IS.
"There were several cars of emigrants
along, and you know how they do crowd
'em in. You think this smoking saloon
crowed with ten OF us here, and every
man putting at his cigar, but you Just
ought to have seen some of those emf
grant cars. They were loaded from door
to door, and the air in 'em WAS so bad
that when the door was opened you
could see clouds of it watt off over the
homes of poor, innocent, unoffending
families. I've heard that the farmers
along the route claim the escaping air
from those emigrant cars have ruined
their crops, and they promise 20 sue the
company for damages. but that may
not be true. You can't belle We every
thing you hear when travelling. For in.
stance" But the queer thing you were
going tell us about. ooh, yes, you
know those little racks OH the sides of
the cars up over the seats. They are
for parcels, hats, and things. But what
do you suppose those emigrants were
using them for? Babies, sir, as live.
1t there was one baby hanging up there
in a rack there was Dozen"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
MATRIMONIAL.
BEDwELrBIBBY.

Cupid has been busy captivating the
Bs and leading one Of them to bestow
their devotion upon the queen of Bs. at
his shrine. On Wednesday morning,
Oct. 10, Henry Bedwell led Myra Bibby
to the marriage altar, at the M. E. par
sonage, where the Rev. Joseph Stephen
smoke the words which tied the nupitial
knot. These young people are among
the most enterprising AMI intelligent
young people in Burrell township, are
highly respected, and have large circle
of friends who desire for them every
success in life. After the ceremony was
over and congratulations had been offer
ed, the wedding company repaired to
the home of the bride, where sumpt.
uous feast was spread before the guests.
We offer our best wishes for happy
future,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
Furs and
Wraps!

The north window show a
score of the more popular styles
in the Few furs and wraps.
Will yol accept our invitation
to come and see them and the
others? I he cloaks were never
SO handsome and the prices
never SO reasonable. W. carry
every size from infants to AZ
inch in the ladies Collaret,es
$l.G5 to IS SO with muffs to
match.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
Underwear!

We are making interesting
prices on underwear. Don t
buy a thing in the underwear
line until you see ours, for
we've simple out done previous
efforts. Come and sec the goods
and compare qualities and
prices. Be glad to show you
whether you are ready to buy
or not. If you do buy, the
savings are not to be sneezed
at.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

We have found a better
source Of supply for the chill
dren's ribbed stockings. Good
heavy qualiti IS at loo. l3c, l5c,
and 25c, which you arc invited
to ''feel and price," 1t will SUR
prise you to find how really
cheap good stockings can be
had here. Complete lines of
ladies stockings at l0c to SOC.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Attention, township committeeman!
Attention nominees for township offices!
In order to have the names of candi-
dates for township officers printed on
the tickets, nomination papers must be
filed with the county auditor at least 20
days before election. This year election
will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and
the county auditor says that Oct. IL, is
the latest day for fling these ceriifiz
cates.l But do not leave it till the last,
day. Something might need correcting
and it would then be too late to correct
it, Again, Don't send these nomina.
tons to the editor or the county chair.
man to file. He can't do it. The chair.
man and secretary Of the meeting must
certify to the nominations. They must
sign and swear, tosthe certificate before
it can be fled. Please do not delay or
neglect this. Please do not say, "oh
we'll some other way will do just as
WE'LL" If your township ticket goes on
the ballot it must go on the way the law
directs. 1t can't be got there by any
other process. Send to the county
auditor or the chairman of your county
committee for blank certificate, fill it
ont, sign and swear toit and file it inn
mediately with the county auditor and
then your ticket will appear all right on
the official ballot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
THE CHURCHES.

The fruit social at the M. +. church
Monday evening was quite we'll patron
lied, the receipts being in the neighbor-
hood of 500.
Rev. w. III. Ilsley went to Grand River
Wednesday afternoon. He was to
preach there that evening and confer
with the members of the Presbyterian
church about future work in that place.
There will be the usual services III the
| PRESBYTERIAN church next Sunday. The
Rev. NJ Noerr, beng in the city, will
preach in the morning if he is able to
do so. All his old friends are invited to
meet him.
Rev. Joseph Stephen commenced a
protracted meeting at the Soaper school
house on Wednesday evening. The
meeting will continue over Sunday and
during next week. The Gospel Pilot
Hymnal will be used
Rev. M. Noerr, former very popular
pastor of this city, now residing with
his sister at Kansas City, Kas., stopped
off in this city Tuesday for weeks visit
with his many friends. He will occupy
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning.
Rev. w. II. Ilsley will preach next
Sunday afternoon at Grown chapel. On
Wednesday evening of next week he
will begin special meetings at that point.
1t is desired that all the members Of the
church and congregation arrange their
affairs so as to give as much time as pos
sible to that special work.
| Nor1cE-There will be roll call meet.
ing at the Bethel Baptist church on the
second Saturday in October at 9 o'clock
and all members are requested to be
present as there is some business to
transact. Either be present or let
us know why you cannot come.
This is by request of the pastor, Harry
Bennett as mediator and S. l.. Cox as
clerk.
The M. E. church was crowded Sun
day evening at the Harvest Thanks Civ
ing Services, landau interesting program
consisting of Rotations, songs, Duets
ETC, was rendered. The church was
decorated with great variety of al
ster pyramid of fruit being built in front
Rev. Stephen preached special Har
vest THANKSGIVING SeTlHOu.
On Sunday next Oct. 14th the pastor
of the Nj. E. church will preach for the
following subjects: Morning, by request
els the Bible Divine Re velation OF
the Word of God? If SO, how do We
know? And what are the evidences!"
Eveding, subject, "Jesus, the light Of
the World" This topic will be illus
trated by number of lighted candles
and other candles. Come and hear these
interesting discourses. After the morn
ing service those persons received into
the church six months ago, will be re-
ceived into the church into full!nember
ship. A full attendance of the members
of the church and congregation is de-
sired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

A. l.. Launtz, who lives north of Leon,
came to town Saturday evening and
tied his team and top buggy to the rack
on the west side of the court house. He
saw his team as late as O'Clock but
when he went to get tito start home a
few minutes before 10 o'clock it was
gone. By diligent use of the telephone
the team and buggy were located at
Davis City Sunday morning, where they
were found tied to rack and showing
evidences of having been driven very
hard. There is no clue as to who drove
the team to Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
Some Decisions of Judge Tedford,

Judge Tedtord has filed the following
opinions in cases submitted to him to be
decided in vacation.
In the case of Fred Teale, trustee vs.
q. NJ. Russell the court gives plaintiff
judgment against defendant for $23S. 80
and costs taxed at $3.50. He holds
that Russell with clear knowledge of
the facts purchased the restaurant stock
of X. +. Galloway at Garden Grove for
Il very small part of its value for the
purpose of defrauding the creditors, the
wholesale firms, who assigned their CLAIMS
to Fred Teale as trustee.
In the case of Kane & Jamison VS.. Asa
Cochran, county treasurer, in which
plaintiffs asked for an injunction re-
training the county treasurer from
levying on plaintiffs stock of goods for
taxes, the court holds against plaintiffs,
and that the goods should be held for
the taxes.
In the case of A. A. Underwood ct al.
VS.. A. w. johnson ct al, in which the
validity of the deed by Peter Johnson,
deceased, to Ruth Hall to certain real
estate was involved, the court holds that
the deed to Ruth Hall shall be set aside
and that she be stopped in claiming any
interest in the estate by reason of said
deed. The decree also gives the shares
Of each Of the heirs in the estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Biggs' deep well struck another vein
of coal last Thursday evening, and
arrangements were soon made for core
ing the vein. which was done on
Monday afternoon. The vein proved
to be small one not more than s or
10 inches and drilling was resumed
again Tuesday morning. The drill is
now down 5l5 feet pounding away in
mixture of slate and soapstone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
L//////////
James L. McCabe in "Maloney's
Wedding Day."

The humorous blunders and embarass-
ments of Dan Maloney's courtship with
the Widow Clancy has stirred up more
healthy laughter than any two dra-
matte predictions rolled into one. The
author truthfully claims that it was
written for laughing purposes only, and
since its birth has been the source of
unexhaustless fun to countless thou.
sands. The press of the large cities pro.
nounce it the real big comedy.drama
success of the season, and wherever it
appears crowded houses greet it and rel-
ish its three solid hours of genuine
enjoyment, 1t brlms with merry mis-.
chief, tells story of deep interest, and
revels in as much real mirth as can be
punched into three hundred aud eighty
minutes, with good big hearty laugh
guaranteed for every minute. James l..
McCabe as "Dan Maloney" is matchless
in Celtic comedy and Hibernian wit.
The supp ,rting company comes with
the best of press APPROPRIATIONS and Man.
ager VanWerden promises his patrons a
good, big rich dramatic treat at the
opera house, Friday, October u.
To Cure Cold while You SIeep
Take"W eeks' Break -up.A-Cold Tablets,F We
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

b. Is. Brown and SON Ernest returned
Thursday fr.m Corydon, where they
.l.a.I been to testify before the grand
jury against Col WATSON and Mack
Brown, two Lineviless touphs who as
ssulia d Ernest dnnne HE Lireville fair
few weeksagc, in which he was severe
Nv beaten bv1i he men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Major j. l.. Young, who has a good
position in the treasury department at
Washington, d. G. came in Monday to
spend thirty day vacation with his
family and assist the Mckinley admin
istration in carrying Decatur county
this fall. The Major is looking we'll,
and likes his work at the capitol.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

]. B. McGrew on Tuesday sold his
bakery and restaurant on the south side
of the square to Mrs. L. f. Roberts, who
will continue the business. The sale
was negotiated through the real estate
agency of Gates & Keller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Yesterday was Mrs. j. w. Walton's
3Ist birthday and about thirty of her
neighbors aud friends gathered at their
coy country home in Eden township
and attended a dinner in honor of the
happy occasion, which will long he re-
membered with pleasure by both the
guests and Mrs Walton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

John Woodmansee received tee.
gram yesterday from his daughter, Mrs
John Snavely, who is at Kirksville, Mo-.
announcing the death of her youngest
son Llorn who died with dipntheria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodmansee left on the
afternoon train for Kirksyille.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
Charter Oak /,
wagons at i.
Bowsher & Biddi- i.
N~~rw

For SALE Poland china hogs of the
following families Wonder Wilkes, Black
U. S., Happy Mediums and Search
Lights also b. P. Rocks chickens both
male and female Five miles north Of
Lamont, Iowa. PCS, Lamont, Iowa.
En- TAI ~ EESrpy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

]. A. Harris has purchased two lots
in block 3, Heaston's addition; lying just
west of Mrs. III. j. Closes residence from
l.. Van Werden, the consideration be-.
ing $500. E. j. Sankey negotiated the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

A fair sized audience heard Col. l.. F..
Copeland deliver his lecture, Seeing
the Elephant' at Van Werden's opera
hall Thursday evening and they enjoy
ed literary treat. The lecture pleased
everyoDe, and Col. Copeland maintained
His we'll Learned reputation as the price
oflectufers. If Col. Copeland's lecture
ID a fair sample of the entertainments
sssssEl.ich manager Van Werden has secured
through the Slayton Lycenm course, the
opera hall should be packed at every
ai,iertainlne Mt. It is regretted that the
sttendanes at the lecture was not larger.
Tor Col: Copeland certainly deserves a
crowded house,
To those interested:
Will those who subscribed for the
purpose o.. coring coal vein, let balance
apply on fifty feet which Is now being
drilled. take this opportunity to
thank those who gave to drill the one
hundred feet. Ihad paid all the ex-
pense of work done to the depth of
four hundred feet and should have
stopped had you not joined with me.
rladgc myself to give back every
dollar glgen for drilling should We get
pleaty oswater for public use.
Respectfully,
VIM. BIGGs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Harry S. Penniwell, one of the advance
agents for Old Arkansaw, came in Tues
day evening and will visit his parents in
this city until Saturday. He reports big
business everywhere and says Old ARK
ansaw has scored big hit. They show
in Leon, Thursday, Oct. Is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

The Leon and Garden Grove football
teams will meet on the gridlron at Ath.
letic park in Leon on Saturday afternoon
of this week. 1t is the first game of the
season and there will be large crowd
ont
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Morris Ketcham jr, of Washington, ID.
Q. son of Congressman Ketcham of
New York, arrived here last week. MIR.
Ketcham is literary man of consider.
able note. his writings appearing IL
many Of the leading magazines. He
had longing to try life on a western
farm and is now trying it for while al
the fine farm of Joe Hamilton near
Kingston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Roy Stout is driving the delivery
wagon for the Leon Queensware Co.,
taking Charles Harrell's place, who re-
signed to begin work at the @ depot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

A nice crowd Of young folks enjoyed
social dance at the K. z. hail Tuesday
evening, complimentary to Miss "Sug"
Edwards, of Abba, who is visiting in
Leon the guest of Miss Stella Allen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Q. w. Moore sr. has built curbine
and brick side walk in front of his resi-
dence property on Main street jus,
south of the Q tracks. He is making a
very nice home out of the place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Capt. John l.andes, who has lived in
and adjoining Leon for several years
moved the first of the week back to
Westerville, where with mis- son Harry
ne will again engage in bust ness with a
stock of general merchandise.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Austin Winters, one OF the cigar max
ers employed at the McClelland cigar
factory is very happy over the arrival
of a bouncing boy at his home on east
4th street Sunday night,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Special sale Of millinery every satur.
day at Blain's headquarters for mil.
llnery. Call and see if ten per- cent
discount is worth saving. Hats, silks.
velvets, ribbons and laces.
Mis- R1A1N M,.aa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Gates & Keller last week sold the 100
acre farm owned by Grant and Dan
Peters in Eden township to Whitman
Bros. of Polk City, the consideration
being So 500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

The city council met in regular session
last Thursday evening, but no business
was transacted aside from allowing the
usual batch of bills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

j. F. Penniwel and sons James and
George went to Davis City Yesterday, to
seat the new M. E. church recently COM
pleted in that city,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

l have bargain for some one. 1t i.
tip top hard coal base burner, at s
bargain. 7. f.. HoRNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

A liveryman from Creston was in Leon
Tuesday in search of stolen team
which man hired at his rn and did
not return. He could find no trace of
the rig in this vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

E. j. Sankey sold Sherman Dale's 100
acre farm in Eden township to w. H.
McCalla, the consideration being 81, 600.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Henry Bright and Jacob Ross attend
ed the annual reunion of the 39th Iowa
held at st. Charles the past week. Both
were members of Co. X in that regiment
and had good time at the reunion
with their old comrades.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
Dress Goods!

The tremendous selling in
the dress goods indicates that
we have touched the popular
favor as never before. The
gaps in the line have been filled
and the variety is again up
to its best. Trimmings are
here in the favorite styles to
match and harmonic with the
dress goods. And they are
priced to meet your approval.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

On tuesday E. J.sankey's agency sold
VIM. Hamilton's 80 acre farm in Hamil.
ton township to Charles Waffle, of
Knoxville, ILL.,, the consideration being
$2,547. The sale comprised the so acre
farm and ten acre tract of timber.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

1t will pay the farmers to take their
poultry, eggs and other produce to the
Leon Commission Co. They pay cash.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

l will continue to bake home made
bread and cakes for all who desire them,
in addition to carrying on the regular
bakery business. MRS. l.. F. ROBERTS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

A bright little boy was born to Mrs.
Emma Pace Grouse at her home in this
city Sunday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Cash is the best customer, cash caused
majestic steel range to be shipped to
Des Moines Oct. 5 from T. E. Horner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. McCutchan, of
Eden township, are rejoicing over the
arrival of bouncing boy at their home
last Saturday,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

The greatest scenic production of the
age-"Old Arkansaw"-the big city
show coming. Opera house Oct. l8.