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The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
orphan Ridge.

Rev. lentz preached at Manchester
school house Sunday.
Tillmsn johnson and lady spen,
Sunday at I. Harp's.
q. w. Harp and C. M. Mitchell and
their families visited Sunday at Bar
leans.
j. NJ. Barlean spent Sunday with his
best girl.
Jim Parsons was in Happy Hellov
one day last week.
G. NJ. Mitchell has rented VIM. Biggs'
farm.
Sam Fairall,lof Weldon, was in. these
parts Saturday.
ing series of meetings at Union Ridge
The mumps are at Manchester's.
j. Hodge and family, Of Leon, spent
Sunday at q. Jones'.
The spelling match between Buzzard
Roost and Welcome was well attended
Welcome come out ahead with Mr.
Pryor as champion.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
ccaen,sr,

Mr.. Bowman was out to see Lou Pease
who is suffering with rheumatism.
Miss Ada McMaster went home last
Thursday.
John Goodman's wife was little
better Sunday.
Mrs. Middlebrook has new window
for her house plants.
The Chastain brothers are feeding a
number Of cattle.
Elmer Brown will occupy his fathers
farm and have full management this
year.
Mrs. Henry Heldman had number
of relatives as Sunday visitors.
Sears brothers will finish hanling corn
this week.
The editor of The REPORTER is doing
all any one could ask for his subscribers.
There are few better weekly papers
published and we hope to be able to
send several copies to our friends and
relatives this year.
The friends of good government in
Center would be glad to see the republi-
cans realize what great debt is hang
ing over the people Of the United States
amounting to about $25, 900 900, 900 or
SIC, 900, ,000, 900 and the senate propose
to fund the national debt.
Beggs' German ve-Guaranteed Remedy
for piles, sores, wounds, burns and scalds ia
soothing, healing. application, of wondrous
merit. Completely cured me OF soro on my
Going. Omaha, Neb. Mourath 4 Still, Wood.
land.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
Proclamation.

To the qualified electors Of the town.
Of Leon, Iowa, notice is hereby given
that on the Goth day of March 1900.
there will be held the annual Town
Election in the town of Leon, Iowa, for
the purpose of electing the following
officers: one Mayor for the term Of 8
years, one Town Clerk for the term Of
2 years, one Assessor for the term of2
years, two Conncilmen for the term
of 3 years. The polls will be opened al
8 O'Clock in the forenoon and closed at
6 O'Clock in the evening Of the same
day, q MARION WoalnrAIsp. "
Attest. W, BECK, Mayor,
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
BERTHA MAY 5RowuAr ST

The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison Bowman, of Eden township,
died Friday afternoon, Feb. 16, 1900.
aged year, z months and Is DAYS.
The little girl was eating small piece
of meat, which became lodged in her
windpipe, resulting in broken blood
vessel, which caused her death in a
few minutes, despite every effort to
save her. The funeral services we're
held from the home on Sunday after
noon, the little body being ten
derly laid to rest in the Dye grave
yard in Eden township.
A precious jewel from us has gone,
voice we loved js stiiled;
a place Is vacant in our home
Which never can be fllied
God in His wisdom has recalled
" The Jewel His love has given,
And though the body moulders here
The soul is safe In heaven.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
. q. Rowsher writes ,rom calltornla.

River SIDE, CAL, Feb. 90, 1900.
Editor REPORTER:
While we were in San Francisco we
saw Allie Shoenert; he has charge of DR..
Perry Bernard 8 reception parlors, and by
the way this man Is wonder. He pos
itively had charge of five insane people
from the State asylum and he cured all
five and sent them home well. He had
one very peculiar case, one of a Sweed
who was so bashful that he could not
talk to woman; the minute one would
say a word to him he would 90 all to
pieces and turn red, stammer and walk
of. He gave him five treatments, that
is put him to sleep for three hours at a
time and talked to him about pretty
girls until at the end of our two weeks
stay there he could meet and talk to a
lady all right. But one OF the greatest
and most marvellous cases that had baf-
fled the whole United States in which
46 doctors and one doctor from Paris
could give no help is where young
woman tried to commit suicide by turn.
ing on the gas (The cause was that
her mother would not let her marry a
young man, her objection being of her
religion contrary to his) so long that
her condition is such that death would
have been far better for her. She Law
for two years in awful agony and never
opened her eyes and her feet, arms and
hands were drawn and muscles contract.
ed rs hard as iron and she has had a
nurse night and day all this time and
has not slept single hour at time in
all the two years nor spoken q word,
Now such was the condition of this
woman, when we larrived in Frisco.
and DR.. Bernard telling me about the
history of the case. was anxious to see
her SO went and found such as | have
described above; and in the two weeks
thatswe were there he treated her four
times week and these are the improve
ments he has brought about in that
short time: He has opened her ewes
wide and notices objects. Her eyes
will follow him to different parts Of the
room. Her arms are down by her side,
her fingers strengthening out at times
and she sleeps Of nights just like baby,
and in fact Mr.. Bernard told me he
would have that woman walking if he
lived and taking what he has done in
two weeks for q guide it looks like a
miracle but after seeing this nothing
looks impossible. He is doing land
Office business. have had to wait and
come again for a whole forenoon to
catch him SO could talk five minutes
with him. Well River Side is said to be
the Orange Belt of the world and guess
it is for that is all they have got. Oran-
ges and sunshine. We leave here the
23d for El Paso and there We go into
old Mexico for couple of days and
then we start for home. Will be home
week after next. All we'll. Mothers
health much improved.
Yours truly,
j. +. BoWsIER.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
Decatur.

Rev. Booth, Of Lamont, preached at
the Christian church Saturday and Sun
day nights.
The meetings CLOSED at the NJ. Il.
church Friday night.
MIR. Woodmansee, of Leon, was in
Decatur the other day.
Brazelton & Ammons have gone to
Des Moines to buy Undertaking and
Hardware goods.
Our school observed Washington's
birthday by decorating the school house
and having appropriate exercises.
DR.. Spry has purchased a half interest
in drug store at Andover.
The Odd Fellows after lodge last
Saturday night made raid on Corning
ton & Riddle and ate all the salmon,
sardines and crackers they could find
and made Frank wait on them while
Mac was hid under the counter.
Mr.: Hammond was surprised to see
Mr.. Swan one Of his old neighbors from
Illinois here looking for a good farm.
Frank Ward has returned from Texas
and reports fine country.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
what to Do Until the Doctor Arrives.


1t is very hard to stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while awaiting
tho arrival of the doctor. An Albany
On. Y. dairyman called at = drug store
there for doctor to come and rec his
child, then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in, he left word fol
him to come at once on his return. He
also bought q bottle of Chamberlain's s
Cough Remedy, which he hoped would
give some relief until the DOCTOR should
arrive. In few hours he returned,
saying the doctor need not come, as the
child was much better. The drugeist,
Mr.. Otto SoholT, says the family has
since recommended Chamberlain g Rem
edy to their neighbors and friends until
he has constant demand for it from
that part Of the country For sale BY
w. a: Alexander, Druggist. . .
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
Garden eroves

Rev. D. Z. Lovett, Of Ft. Scott, kas.,
has Bought I. J MitChell's property
now occupied by Prof, Drake, and will
move his family to this place in few
weeks. He is owner of large amount
of land near town.
Mrs. Lizzie Meter left Monday for St.
Joe, where she will trim a few weeks be.
fore going to Milan, Mo-, where she is
employed for the summer.
Married at the Presbyterian parson.
age Wednesday,, Feb. 2l, 1900, Harry
Culver to Anna Wheeland, Rev. j. q,
Hall officiating. This is one of the pop
ular young couples of our town and we
wish them much JOY. We understand
they will not keep house for time,
B. E. Rushing has bought piece Of
land adjoining Leroy, and will move to
that place in short time.
Quite an excitement was stirred up in
our midst Sunday, an information being
filed, cbaraing G, A. Shelter with sci.
ling liquor contrary to law. When the
marshal searched the place two cases Of
beer and some whiskey were seized and
locked ur in the town house. How the
case will result we do not know.
Quite number of moves are being
made, Lew Blackman has moved into
Geo. Spaeth's house south. of the rail.
road, s, W. Dooley has moved into
Howard Culver's property in the Tif1iu
Bank addition, Levi Pond will move
from the Erase farm just south of town
to Mr.. Flaze's farm north of town. e
G. Monroe moves from the Jordan place
just east Of town to the place vacated by
MIR. Pond and Frank l.illard moves te
the Jordan place.
Mrs Elite Flanders, of Russell, visit
ed last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Wood.
Thos. Brown, OF Chicago, j. D. Brown
of Leon. and MIR. and Mrs. Robt. Far
quhar, OF Winterset. were here las
Thursday attending the funeral of Mrs
Harriet Brown.
Prof. Drake visited the county sea-
Saturday.
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Brown
the Oldest person in this part OF tn.
county, was held at the Presbyteriar
church last Thursday afternoon. Sh,
was ninety.one years old and had beer
resident of this county since 81. Sh,
was the mother of. ID. Brown, OF you
Dlace
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
rusk.sso..

viii Ashburn SuHdayea with Alfred
Townsend.
Rev. Paron and family visited satur.
day at B. f. Townsend's.
Mrs. Emma Milsap and Lucy Dunbar
called on Eva and Eta Piercy Friday
morning.
Will Turner and wife and little girl
Of Leon spent Sunday and Sunday night
at ]. M. Ashburn's.
Mrs. James Auxier, of Kellerton, came
last Thursday to spent few days in
this vicinity with relatives and friends.
Edith Barnes spent last week at
home
Mrs. Emma Milsap spent Thursday
night with Lucy Dunbar.
Mrs. Piercy and her nephew, Owen
Mahorney went to Nebraska Tuesday to
visit relatives and friends few weeks.
John Brown and wife spent Sunday
at Mr.. Ennis.
Mrs. James Auxier and Eta Percy
took supper Saturday evening at Geo.
Fosdick's.
Edna Ennis was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Brown, the latter part of
last week.
Mrs. Zetta Springer closed a success
ful term of school Friday at the Battle
Hill school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fosdick took din.
ner at Mr.. Cash's.
Mr.. Elsbury has bought the Nile
Jackson property and will move in
this week.
Bro. Scott Jones closed a series of
meetings at this place Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mr.. Ross are moving to this
place in the house known as the Els
bury property.
B. F. Townsend and family are going
to move to Maxburg Tuesday.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
era,n-o, eraln-o,

Remember that name when you want a de-
licious appetiztng. nourishtng food drink 10
take IT. the place Of coffee: Sold by oil grocers
made Of pure grain, it aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves is not q stimulant
but health builder and the children as well
Costs about y as much MS coffee. 15c and 25c.
per package. Ask your grocer for Grain.O.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
Worklng Bipht and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made Is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is sugar.coated
globule of health, that changes weak.
ness into energy, brain-fag to mental
power. They're wonderful in building
up the health. Only 25c per box. Sold
by i. Van Werdep.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
1t viii Surprise You-Try II,

1t is the medicine above all others for
catarrh and is worth it's weight in gold.
Ely's Cream Balm does all that is claim.
ed for it.-B. w. sperry, Hartford,
Conn.
My son was afflicted with catarrh. He
used Ely's Cream Balm and the dis
agreeable catarrh all left him.. G.
Olmstead, Arcola, III.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing: Sold by druggists at 50 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
ST., New York.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
Morgan.i

Oner Blakesley returned home from
Weldon Monday.
Cora johnson returned home from
Leon Monday where she had been visit.
ing relatives the past week.
Jennie ana Grace Mcdowell visited
with Nellie Dale Thursday and Friday
a son of VIM. Moreland is very sick.
Katie Grogan is visiting her sister
Mrs. Mike Griffin. Katie has been very
sick and her many friends are glad te
see her around again.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Hays were called to
Lineville last week to see their brother
who is sick.
Grandm8 Hays is visiting in LineviIle.
Eta Campbell visited at G. Blakes
ley's Sunday,
Maud Osborn called on Nellie nale
Tuesday.
Mrs. Lenna Pitman is visiting her
mother Mrs. johnson this week.
Miss Percy Dale visited with Maud
Osborn Sunday.
Miss Ella Campbell took dinner with
Minnie johnson Sunday.
Tom FOrsythe, of Lineville, has beer
visiting relatives in this vicinity thg
past week and attending the meeting al
Charm.
Miss Emma Cross spent Friday night
with Maud and Blanche Osborn.
Miss Lucy Smallwood departed last
Monday for Des Moines where she viii
attend Highland Park College.
Geo. Henderson and Miss Elsie DalS
took dinner with Nellie Dale Sunday.
Mrs. Johnson and family will soon
move TO Carlisle, Iowa, to make theil
future home.
Melvin Hamilton and wife and Mr.
Walters and family spent Sunday at NJ
l.. Dale's.
Marion Evans and family visited a,
B. Smallwood' IS Sunday.
A number Of the young people spent
Saturday evening with Lucy Smallwood
The protracted meetings at til.
Smallwood school house are still con
tinued.
Charley Smallwood and Fay Osborn
were Leon visitors Monday.
| Cleanses the system, mates new. rich
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
GERTrE ETHEL MCKEE

The little daughter of Allen and Eliz-
abeth Mckee, Of franklin township,
died OF fever on February IL, 1900, aged
IA months and z days. Rev. Samson
conducted the funeral services in the
M. r. church at Van Vert.
II take these little lambs said he,
And lay them in my breast,
Protection they shall find in me,
nme be ever blest. .
IS. SAMSON, !.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm trial. 1t
will not cost you cent if it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures srrains and bruises
in one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, FROST
bites, quinsy, pains in the side and
chest, glandular and other swellinps
are quickly cured by applying It.
Every bottle warranted. Price, 25 and
SO cts. w. A. Alexander, Druggist.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01

Mothers know it's geod-~Bsggs, Cherry
Cough Syrup. ut gives quicker and better re.
suits than any other; cheerfully recommend
be relied upon."-Mrs. Annie Cook, Creston,
Iowa. 1t Is guaranteed TO cure. McGrath &
Still, Woodland.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
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VOTE FOR YOUR FAV0RITE \ \ \
"a Free Trip of Five Weeks in
the Mountains of Colorado!

The LEON REPORTER proposes to send the most popular
weeks Manor Colorado the most delightful
sort in The successful candidate will be furnished
with transportation Leon Manitou, and return and
will paid for period of FIVE weeks
The winner of The REPoRTERs voting contest will be
tertaned for five weeks the famous Sunfower Camp of
which Mrs. Lucy L. Corhe of Emporia Kas is hostess 1t
is of the desirable boarding places at Manou the
meals first class and comfortable and home like, and
the young lady will receive every and attention.
RULES OF THE CONTEST.
The contest opens March LIST and closes Thursday,
May 31st o'clock.
Each Issue of THE REPORTER from March LIST to May
31st will contain printed coupon good for vote if
\ it is issued
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
NoTICE-PRooF OF Will.
ate of Iowa Decatur ,nnntu DC -.

NUTICE-FRUOF OF Will,
Slate OF Iowa, Decatur County, ss,
District Court in Vacation.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that an instrument
purporting to be the last will and testament Of
Joseph Baker, sr. deceased, was this day DrO.
duced. opened and read by the undersigned.
and that have fixed Monday the 10Th dsy Of
March, 1900. Us the day for hearing proof 10
relation thereto.
Witness my official signature. with
the seal OF said court hereto afixed.
(SEAL) this Goth day OF February. 1900
&c. STOCKTON,
26 81 Clerk OF District Court.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01

thought was going 70 die Of consumption"
writes I. H. Lawton, Boise City, Idaho. 1.-The
medicine that cures' colds. sore throat, GROUP.
whooping cough. Ia grippe, pneumonix, and all
throat and lung troubles. McGrath 4 Still,
WnndlAn
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
NoTIcE-PRooF OF WILL.

State ofloWa, Decatnr County, ssh
District Court in Vacotipa,
10 Ali Whom IT May Concern.
Noiice Is hereby given that an instrument
in writing purporting to be the last VIII and
TESTAMENT Of Charles shaner deceased. |. was this
day produced, opened aud read by the unaer.
signed, and that have fixed Monday, the 10th
day of March, 1900, as the day for hearing
pr oof in relation thereto. sg =
Witness my official signature with
(SEAL) the seal OF said court hereto afiixed
this 10th day OF Feb. 1870.
25.3t j. C. STOCKTON. Clerk District Court
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01

since jan 1900 when accompanied by 81 so will entite the
person 200 votes six months Is cents is paid it will
100 votes. ::
The open every young lady residing in Decatur
county 1t necessary that the contestant should ne
subscriber to The REPORTER The contest is to every
without any restrictions whatever
The votes will be carefully canvassed by committee OF
three dnteresed persons and the candidate receiving the
highest will he awarded the free trip to Man
itou i
Don't wait who will be candidates. but If you want
spend the delightful summer OF your life commence
working the start and let all your friends know tha you
are candidate. y
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
MORTUARY.
SYLVESTER EMMEr GARDNER

was born in Carl county, o., July IL;
1851 was killed ina railroad accident;
near Leon, Ia, Feb. 19, 1900, aged, 4g.
years. 7 months and Is days. He came
to Clayton county, Ia, with his parents
in 1853 and thence to Decatur county
in the following year. In 1866 he rave
his life to Christ, uniting with the
Christian church at Leon Iowa. md
continued an exemplary and devoted
member until death. In 1879 he was
married to Sarah Amanda Sprrgeon.and
In the same year removed to Jewell
county, Kas. He returned to the pres
ent home on q farm near Leon in '75.
There were born into this home five
children three boys and two girls
four of whom survive; Bert, Blanch.
Ethel and Roy. In this death not only
the special estimation and love in which
he was held by all makes the bereaye.
ment sore, but the distressing circum.
stances make 1t overwhelming.
May Gods infinite love reach the
debths OF our affection. Brother Card
ner's supreme interest was the cause of
MS Master and allowing this to purify
and intensity all other relations, to home
society and the public in general.
The wife, children and kindred re-
celve the tenderest sympathy ofail. y x
The relatives of the late 5. f.. Gard.
ner, desire to thank the friends Who
so s. Kindly assisted during their recent
bereavement.
JORDAN ROGER
was born i'll Wayne county. Ky and
died in Leon, Ia, Feb. 7th. 1900. His
parents were both natives Of Kentnckv :
tie was raised to manhood III Clinton
county, in his native state, whence ~.
emigrated to Davis county. Mo. He
was married in DeKalb county Nh :
Sept. IL, 1S43, to Miss Elizabeth Ann
Smith, who died on March lo. 1885.
Sixteen children were boro as a result az
this union, eight of whom are living 10
mourn his loss. He was married a SEQ.
ond time to Sarah Branham, Oct. 2Olh.
1886, OF Albany, Gentry county, Mo.
On Saturday Jan. q, Mr.. Roger. while
holding rope tied to the top Of tree
which was being cut down at his resi-.
dence, received a severe fall by reason
OF the rope breaking, which confined
him to his bed. On Sunday evening
acute pneumonia set in, which resulted
in his death. He was converted sixty
years ago in Clinton county, KY, when
he united with the Methodist lspiscopal
church, South, of which church he re-
malned a faithful member until death.
ne was one Of the grand old men of
his church. He VISA loving husband,
and an aftectionate and indulgent father
and after having served his day and
generation, he 'fell asleep" and he
sleeps the sleep Of the just. The funeral
service was conducted by the Rev. Sit
ton, pastor OF the NJ. d. church South,
Eagieville, Mo-, assisted by the Rev.
joseph stephen, pastor of the M. E..
church OF this city. 1t was also under
the auspices OF the local Masonic lodge,
o1 which order he has been member
over thirty.four years.
Thus Star by Star declines
Till all have passed away.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01

Cleanses the system, mates new, rich,
healthy. blood, cures dyspepsia, Kidney and
liver ailments, skin diseases and nervous
weakness-Beggs' Blood Purifier. Two bottles
cured me of blood disorder and Weakness y
says Mrs. Belle M. Miller, Kensett Ark. Nc
Grath Il Still, Woodland ~
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
Falryland.

S. NJ. Grim has gone back on farming
and gone into the restaurant business
in Van Vert. He moved Monday.
Lester King, of Van Vert, has been
staying in Fairyland since Sunday.
Oren Fuller, came out from Van Vert
Sunday and visited his sister Ida Grim.
Lon Adams and family Sundayed at
.Fry's.
OTom Coin transacted business in Van
Vert Monday.
a lost dancer passed through Fairy
land last Saturday night trying to find
the way to John Weldon's of Wells
district, and if he ever got there he got
left for we are informed there was no
dance at John that night.
Vic Fry had the gllppe the past week.
Grant Hatfield has moved back on
their farm recently vacated by Wick
Mckee.
Daugh Kelley was buying hogs in
these parts Monday.
Ed Grim from near Westerville came
over Tuesday.
Gus Lee was in Van Vert iast week.
Chas. Boles, of Tennessee, transacted
business in Van Vert M ,nday.
The roads are in very poor shape for
hauling now and those who have to
move now will find that it is not very
pleasant.
Lew Grim and Roy Luce werein these
parts Wednesday trying to start fog
chase.
VIM. stubbs was i,s Van Vert We'd
nesday.
Jake Little was in these parts Thurs
day.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Items of Interest as Reported by Our Correspon-
dents from Surrounding Towns and Townships.

great mauy people who have to change
are taking advantage of this snow.
J. w. Grayes is loading car with
household goods and farming utensils
preparatory to leave for Kansas We'd
nesday. His son Howard and his
family will accompany him.
p. W. Mitchell has moved into the
property near the mill he recently pur-
chased from J.. Henderson. Mr.. Mitch
ell is the wood workman in =. Rick-
nell's blacksmith shop.
cFuller Avery, Of Leon, MAS here
Monday visiting his patients. He gave
an exhibition OF mind reading Monday
night. Several stated that it was the
best they had seen.
A. NJ. Haag had business at Des
NIoines Tuesday and Wednesday.
"I was . mere wreck-could not stand on my
feet; Beggs' Blood Purifier saved my life anc
made me well and strong writes Mrs. b
prevents and cures disease-"makes sick peo
pie well A good Spring tonic McGrath q
Still. Woodland.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01
How to Save Doctor sIIls.

\ We have saved many doctor bill.
since we began using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy in our home. We keep
bottle open all the time and wheAeyer
any Of my family or myself begin
to catch cold We begin to use
the Cough Remedy, and as a result
we never have to send awayfor doc
tor and incur large doctor bill, for
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never
fails to cure. 1t is certainly medicine
of great merit and worth. ID. s. NEAR.
KLE, General Merchant and Farmer,
Matte, Bedford county, Pa. For sale
by VI y = "a nder. Druggist.
The Leon reporter., 1900-03-01

The relatives of the late 5. Il. Gard
ner, desire to thank the friends who
so kindly assisted during their recent.
bereavement