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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Il is not often that one has the rare

Tits not often that one has the rare
privilege of gathering wilssa a,
during the holiday season, i'd Alex
Maxwell of Poe township reports that
he has field in which dandelions are
growing luxuriantly, and in proof of the
statement he promises to bring the
editor boquet Of these beautiful
golden flowers. Instead of evergreen
and myrtle for Christmas and New
Years decorations, the dandelion might
be broughtint use.-Mt. Ayr Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Prof Nj. H. Kasper, Evangelical Lutheran
Seminary. Addison, I'LL, writes: 81 had been
suffering some time with severe pains In my
lungs, and coughed almost constantly. One
bottle B-ggs' Cherry Cough Syrup entirely
cured me" 1t is guaranteed TO cure,-had
never failed. McGrath & Still, Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04


Rev James B. Tins, Alickchi, Checotah Ma
ton, !. 7 !, says OF Beggs' Blood Purifier, the
great blood remedy and system regenerator:
both myself and wife were entirely cured Of
oau cases OF SCrOfula by it, A guaranteed
remedy, st Ring merit. McGrath g. Still,
Woodland.
A man named Edward B Heaton, at
Van Vert, can write poetry. 1t is not
the stuff most local poets write-prose
put in short lines, but he is man who
has sentiment, music and words at his
commandments Democrat.
p Els ex prominent attorney OF Golden
City, Mo-, writes: II was troubled for wears
with piles: one box Beggs' German Salve cur
ed me-" 1t has cured thousands, after surgi.
cal operations and all other remedies had fail
ed II is guaranteed to cure. McGrath Il
Still, Woodland
Joseph and William Girdner, John
Broadwell and John Easley jr. who were
arrested in Missouri by the sheriff for
terrorizing family IN Lineville, had
their preliminary examination before
Justice Dennison at Lineville, on Friday
last and were bond over to the grand
jury in 5000. bonds. Mr.. Lloyd Living.
ston appeared for state and dismissed
the prosecution as.to Fuller who was ar.
rested at same time.-Corydon Times.
Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Ed. K. Pitman, pension attorney of
I.eon,was looking after pension case in
Abba on Tuesday night and Wednesday,
and returned home Wednesday after
noon. MIR. Pitman saw more than
three years service in the war of the re-.
bellion. Comrade Pitman has warm
side for Senator Gear. who has given
personal attention to all cases referred
to him, and the old comrade thinks Gear
is better friend to old soldier than the
old soldier representive in Washington.
Abba Union.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. 80 "a
Estate of ]. Il. Bailey deceased
Notice is hereby given to all persons inter
ested that on the 10th day Of December, A. -.
1899 the undersigned was appointed by the
clerk of the district court of Decatur ounty
Iowa. administrator of the estate OF j. ii
Bailey deceased late of SAID county a n
persons indebted 10 said estate will make
payment to the undersigned and those having
claims against the same will present thrnl'
legally authenticated, to said court for allow
ance.
Dated December 80. 1899.
i9-3t PATRICK GRIFFIN, Administrators,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04


vs..
Eva Hampton Judd Hampton. Thomas Young
Mrs. Thomas Young, John L Young IT,, Mrs.
John l.. Young jr. Sarah M. Young,
Defendants
TO SAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that on or be-
fore the First day of January, A. D. 1900
there will be on Ale in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Decatur
County, Iowa, the petition of the plaintiff
aforesaid, claiming of you that he is the
absolute owner of the southeast
fourth of the northeast quarter OF
Sec. twenty-seven in Decatur County
Iowa, and asking that the title b.
quieted in him and that you and each o
you be cut off barred and estopped from
claiming any interest in and to said liant
adverse to plaintiff and for general equita
BILE relief.
You are also notified that unless YOU an
pear thereto and defend before noon Q
the second day of the term of said Distric
Court of Decatur County, to be held Of
the 18th day of January, A. D. 1900, de
fuult will be entered against you aud judg
ment rendered thereon.
@. w. HOFFMAN,
ATTORNEY for Plaintiff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Lillian Hartman johnson and
little son Charles. Of Durango, Colorado,
were in this city on business the first
Of the week. Mrs. johnson lived as
a child on the Warnock place west of
town but most of her life has been
passed in Colorado, where she has been
connected with newspaper work of
various kinds for number of years.
She has n 1t been working at her work
for few years but it is her intention
to do so as soon as possible. Davis City
Advance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
SEND ONE DOLLAR.

and freight charges The mill weighs 40 pounds and
the freight will be greater sr
:h.rts. il ErePor!is. EVERY MILL GevERE1 ~
and will do and better work than any
mill you buy for $4,000. Will separate wild seed frsa
will seeds, such
mustard, pigeon grass etc, from fax on once going
through the mill II is perfect cleaner clover and tis
thy. Made OF the very material We furnish with
tone wire wheat hurdle three sleeves wheat screens
wheat grader. and oat and barley sieve Ca
oarity 90 bushels hour SpeckI ORer Price,
Order Write for free
Address, SEARS, R0EBUGK & co. UN0.), CHICAGO, Ill
(Sears, Roebuek Go. thoroughly rellabie.--
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Ills Lite Was sayed.

Mr.. ]. Il. Lilly, prominent citizen Of
Hannibal, Mo. lately had wYnderfu
deliverance from alfrightful at. In
telling Of it he says; g. 81, IA with
Typhoid Fever that Ia sgs lar MA
My lungs became ~ s
weak couldn' u & g
King New Disg mo 7ued t ~ Ga
3 ea sl ba, IA tong; cans nse sat- IT,
tog %nch in its praise This maFVsf5us
meg 70 o the .surest and quickest cure
in ts-e wsfld for all Throat and Lung
tr u'e. Regular size Sc ten and 81. Oc,
Trial bottles free at L.. Van Werden's
Drug store; every bottle .uaranteed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

The many friends Of Rev. Waddell in
Wayne county will be panied to learn
that he is now at the point of death in a
hospital at Omaha, Neb. From private
letter from Mrs. Waddell we are able
to state that his old p!eurisy in the side
that come so near taking him awav
while here has returned, and that the
fluid that had gathered had turned into
pus, thus necessitating very serious
operation. One rib is also affected a
portion of which had to be taken out and
drainage tubes put in for the purpose
Of carrying of the fluid or pus as it
gathered. His many friends here hope
and pray that his strong, robust consti-
tuition orswill power may carry him
through this terrible ordeal safely
Corydon Times. Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

II can highly recommend Beggs' Hair Re
newer as a pleasing restorative application
for the hair and a sure cure for all scalp dis
eases. Mrs. j. VIII rifle. Omaha. Neb. A
thoroughly relia Bile preparation; endorsed by
thousands; it will not disappoint. McGratf
Z Still, Woodland
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Small size. large results; quickly, and per
manently cures constipation. Indigestion,
headaches, liver. bladder and kidney troubles,
son, Wichita Kans., says: BEST little pills
made; they cured me OF bad case OF con.
stipation," McGrath & Still, Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Volcanic Eruptlons

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life Joy. Burklen's Arnica Salve cures
them; also Running and Fever Sores.
Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands
Cnilblains. Best Pile cure ION Earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only q
cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold b,
l.. Van Wer,len, Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Don't risk the little ones life: Group is 9
dangerous disease. " rs. H. Gregg dundee
Kansas, says: MY lit tie daughter had boer
troubled with Group since she was three
ed her. Children like 1t. Guaranteed, Nc.
Grath & Still, Woodland
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Children love to take Morley's Little
Liver Pills for Bilious People, because
they are small, look and 9tas te like
end do not grippe nor sicken them.
Apnly by Ivan Wer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

ORIGINAL NOTICE,
In the District Court of Decatur County
Iowa, January term. A. d. 1900.
I. P. Young,
Plaintiff,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Mr.. Lewis Sylvester, Of Rocks Co.
Kansas, arrived LAST Saturday on visit
to hislaged father, Mr.. Joseph sylves.
ter, and other relatives, near Woodland.
lie was former citizen of Decatur
county, and has been resident OF
Rocks county for thirteen years.-Lire.
vile Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

strongly recommend Beggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup: 1t cured me of throat and lung trou.
BILE OF many years standing. MRS. j. Brem
en- Rifle. Colo. Cures coughs. colds. asthma,
bronchitis, la grippe, pneumonia. whoopng
cough, Group and consumption. McGrath &
Still Wood and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Cleanses and renovates the system, cures
rich blood,-Beggs Blood Purifier. .Cured
me Of q bad case of blood disorder.--.John
Wisener, Chippewa Falls, Wis. McGrath &
Still Woodland
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Miss Irene WATSON, daughter of John
w. WATSON, of Decatur county, who is a
student at the Howard Payne Female
College, at Fayette, Mo-, and her bro.
ther, Marion, student of Mt. Morris,
ILL.,, College, are home for the holiday
vacation. The home coming was cele.
brated with Christmas dinner at the
elegant farm residence of their parents,
on which occasion large number of
relatives were present and bountifui
good cheer and much pleasure and en-.
joyment prevailed. -Lineville Tribune.
| Cleanses and renovates the system, cures
dyspepsia and liver troubles makes new,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10
M'BRIDE COACH.
Last Years Captain viii Be In
Full Charge Of Yale
Football Squad. (.

Although the Yale football managers
still decline to disclose the name of the
head coach of the football team for the
coming season. IL Is now known that this
position Will be filed by Malcolm l.. Nc
Bride, the last years captain. Mcbride
has made his plans so that he can be
with the team all through the training.
He does not want the title Of head
coach" and for this reason the mana
gers are trying TO do away with that title.
Mcbride, however Will have the au-
thority and do all the work of the team.
Walter Camp will be his chief adviser.
but Mr.. Camp will not do any active
coaching to speak OF. When Mcbride got
his degree In June he hurried home and
went to work the day after he graduated
so that he could get off and come back
this fall.
For some reason Capt. Brown has kept
this fact a secret, but II has transpired
through McBride's friends at Cleveland.
where he lives and is in business with
his brother, who was Yale's fullback In
1890
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10
At EMPIRE TRACK.

Secretary Stalker of the Empire track
has announced the following entries for
tomorrow's races at the Empire track:
200, pacing:
Gentry's Treasure. Harry o.. Sphinx S..
Fairview, Fanny Dillard. Sclavonic, Flirt,
Joe Pilot. VIII Leyburn, Oscar L.. Clln-
ton b., Agitato, Red Seal. Sidney Pointer.
Ambulator. Star Hal.
2:30. trotting:
Tiverton. Dreyfus. Major Greer. Mari
que, Dolly Bidwell, Hilda, Boodler, Legal,
Sonata, j. r.. p, All Day. Bert Herr, The
Charmer, Betsey Taylor. Springdale,
Electric Wilkes. Kalevala, ,Aldine Medium.
Coral Berry.
POS, pacing:
Frank Bogash, Royal r.. Sheldon. Roam
Wilkes, Island Wilkes, Jr., Chehalis. Baby
Ruth, Connor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10

other than the home grounds-has been
marvellous Bob Aliens Charges have
won s out OF at Pittsburg and Q out OF
~ at St Louis. Including the Chicago
series. Cincinnati can count a total of Is
victories and 8 defeats--a percentage OF
750.
Probably the best amateur pitcher in
the business, now as good as he was 10
years ago, is Jack McFetridge OF Phil
adelphia. McFetridge Is an odd charac-
ter. he has occasionally pitched profess
sional games .laways winning with ridic-
ulous ease and has repeatedly shown
himself the master OF the average profess
sional twirler, but no club has ever been
able to get his signature.
Jay Andrews, the third baseman OF the
BufYalo club, Is an original fellow: Like
all others. he has hard-iuck stories 10 tell.
In a game the other day the ball was
bounding In all directions around third
base and Jay received several bad ones
on the shins and breast. Going 10 the
bench. Jay remarked: Gosh. but they are
coming bad today. / suppose If was
playing In the Marine Band at Washing
ton and the president had promised to put
silver dollars down all the instruments IL
would just be my luck TO be playing a
flute"
ILL., - 49,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10
ELKES-STINSON.

The race at Charles River Park In Bos-
ton. tomorrow night. between Harry
Elkes and VIII stinson promises to afford
keen sport. Elkes Will have no easy task
and evidently realizes IL. for he has been
doing some thorough preparatory work He
rode 40 miles yesterday. and did not take
much longer than the hour. About S5
miles were reeled off within GO minutes.
The race Will furnish a good opportunity
to size up the champion prior to his race
with Nelson.
There was some fast work at the
Charles River track yesterday afternoon.
In preparation for his meeting with
Harry Elkes for their hour race, Nelson
made trial I'm the afternoon. He rode
nine miles i'm all. as follows: I'm. 4os..
I'm .4os., I'm. 3Ss.. I'm. 35s.. I'm. 3Ss., I'm.
40s.. I'm. 3Ss In 3Gs. and ! m. 36s. Mel
son meets Stnson tonight in 25-mile
race at Brockton.
Elkes rode six miles yesterday Ia prac-
tice The time figures: I'm. Ais. I'm. 35s.,
I'm. 34s. I'm. S5s.. I'm. $685.. I'm. S6s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10

him and took his hand.
"On time" said Dunham. 'T wasn't
quite sure that inventors had a reputation
for being punctual. Shall we go TO my
room?"
Sisters outside" said the young man.
He laughed in a slightly constrained way.
IF you heard us talking in the car last
very high opinion of my business abil-
tiles. She has come with me today TO
see that am not buncoed'
IL was Dunham's turn to laugh.
That's true sisterly affection" he said.
Let us join her
wait a moment said the young in
ventor. Let me explain about Sis. She's s
engaged TO Jim Edgecomb. who helped
me perfect this cutoff. Jim turned over
his interest In II TO Sis. and she promised
him that II II could be sold for enough 10
start a home for them she would marry
him right away. Sis is a little peculiar.
but she's smart"
This adds & flavor OF romance to the
affair" said Dunham with a smile. land
I'm very fond Of romance"
Miss Lucy Brandon gave him another
keen look from her bright, black eyes but
her gaze softened as she met Dunham'
frank and sunny smile. The three turn
ed and walked up the avenue together
while the inventor briefly told the story
of his invention and OF his futile efforts
TO place II. The account was punctuated
from time TO time by comments from the
black-eyed girl comments so quick and
apropos that Dunham's admiration for
her wit was mixed with surprise at her
knowledge of mechanics.
Now" he said. "a word or two about
myself. I am not really and truly pro-
moter. you know. Wait moment.
hope to be a promoter on this OCCASION
Not exactly a simon pure promoter eith-
er. think the real article usually works
for himself. ! disdain any such base pur-
pose. But. here, come into this bank
with me and let me put your faith to a
severe test"
He led ,nem up the steps OF the hand
some building and Into the waiting room
and seated them at the writing table.
This II MFR. Calthorpe's bank. isn't it7'
inquired the Young woman.
"Mr. Richard Calthorpe is the banks
president" said Dunham. Are you &C.
auainted with him7'
"He attends the same church we do.
said the young woman. "and Is super.
intendent Of the Sunday school"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10

sister as well as brother. They did not
venture far from the place of meeting. and
several minutes before the appointed time
they were posted on the bank steps on
the lookout for their new friend.
He's coming" whispered Joe.
The young woman turned and looked up
at him. He was quite pale.
''Of course he's coming you goose" she
laughed. But joe knew by her tone that
she was relieved.
Empty handed. as you see,' laughed
Durham. But here. let US turn the cor
ner on TO this quiet side street. What
have to tell you will take but few mo-
ments, and l am rather pressed for time
/ sold the cutoff to the company and
the manager is 80 much interested In Joe
here that he wants him TO call on him at
the works Thinks he could find use for
him all the year round. Here's his card
Good pay, too. ] believe that's ALL"
There was little pause.
Did YOU say you sold the CUTOFF" II
was the girl who asked the question. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10
tATHAM'S LOGIC.

No, gentle hearers. players batting
average doesn't indicate how many bats
he's been on.
There's one nation that will never go
to war-stagnation. We have 1t in base
ball occasionally
Just been thinking this morning what
a change a woman can make in a mans
life, and what heap OF change she re-
quires In doing IL. Don't get personal
It's wise wind that has any chance in
these days of hot air.
II takes an eagle eye to tell an UNI
brella from a caddy.
The way some people talk about that
sky-craper on Walnut street you'd think
there was perpetual snow on the roof.
THAT was a touching effort" as the
preacher remarked after the sermon
when he sized up the contribution box.
knowledge may be wealth." but some-
times IL doesn't rattle many coins or rus
tie soft notes.
A silent partner is generally the loud
est kicker.
Speaking of blocks. IL is bad time with
team when there's more lost heads
than lost balls.
Who said figures won't lie? Listen to all
this talk about the census.
Never throw up a sure thing for an
uncertainty" as the beggar remarked
when asked why he didn't go 10 work
Cleveland is so full OF dead 'uns that
you can't blame the enumerators IL they
scored the cemetery population by mis-
take.
A little tip for you. Ii Hung Chang.
You are playing too far off base
Speaking of this clamor for the double
umpire system. two wrongs never make
a right.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10
COUNTY FAIR.
Entries In the Races Which
Are TO Be Held In Kingston
Are Small

Considerable dissatisfaction is manifest
ing itself amongst the horsemen in regard
to the meagre program OF races which is
scheduled for the Washington County
Fair this year.
Patrons of this yearly institution claim
that the program is one OF the worst ever
offered and this, too, when there is no
other fair being held nearby. Following is
the program:
Tuesday. 2:4O class. trot or pace. for
county only; purse $3.50; and 2:32 class.
trot or pace, open; purse $3.50.
Wednesday, free-for-all. trot or pace.
county only; purse 500; and 2:2o class.
trot or pace. purse $3.50.
Thursday 800 class. trot or pace. coun-
Il only: purse $50; and 2:25 class. trot or
pace: purse $3.50.
Friday. 2:37 class. trot or pace; purse
5000; and free-for-all. trot or pace; purse
s4oo
The races viii be called each day at
I: 80 o'clock. Three in five. N. T. A. rules
10 govern. The entries TO the county races
are as follows:
2:40 class-Ben owen, b. e.. George f.
Langworthy; Ossa. ch. m, w. r. Wells:
l-arold c., br. a., w r. Carpenter; Mari
an Wilkes, ch. M. b. s. Carpenter; Tip
toes. b. h.. A. b. Crafts; Elmo, b. g.. A.
T.. Whitford.
800 class-Lady Alice, b. m, George F..
Barber; Ossa, ch. m, w. r. Wells: Har-
old c.. br. g., sWy II. Carpenter; Marian
Wilkes. ch. m, Il. s. Carpenter; Tiptoes.
b. h.. A. B. Crafts; Elmo. b. g.. A. K.
Whtford. a
2.S7 class-Nellie Baird. br. m, p. Far
rell; Myra W., b. M. Park Stables; Leroy,
b. g., III. F. blanchard; Norman. blk. g..
Samuel Caruthers: Penitence, b. m, Ell
well e. Davis; Eventful, br. M, ii. S.
King.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10

practical completeness. The device is so
simple, so compact, so strong. 1t should
appeal to every practical engineer. It's
both time and a labor saver. l had no
trouble In getting patent and vet when
I try TO interest factory managers they
decline to even look at'it. They see moth
Ing In the scheme for themselves person
ally. Perhaps they are subsidized by the
makers Of the old devices Perhaps If
could bribe them they would agree to try
It, 1 could start a stock company, no
doubt. and get Just enough stock for my
share to make me an easy case OF freeze
out when the sharpers got ready TO fling
me aside. I tell you it's discouraging,
Sis"
Yes, Joe. Il is," said the girl soothing
ly. And here is our street"
Dunham Greer drew a card from his
pocket and hastily pcnciled beneath his
name the word Promoter" Then he
added the name of the hotel at which he
was stopping. and tapped the young fell
low on the shoulder as he signaled TO the
conductor 70 stop.
Call on me at o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon." he said as the young fellow
turned to discover who had jostled him.
He saw young man OF little more than
his own age who nodded at him In very
friendly way and thrust a card between
his fingers. The girl turned. too. and
caught this little by-play. and her bright
eyes flashed on Dunham I'm a searching
way He smiled a little at her gaze and
slightly bowed.
Good night" he said.
The young fellow hesitated and stared
at the card. Then he nodded at Durham
and helped the young woman from the
car.
AZ exactly O'clock the next afternoon
the inventor walked into the hotel lobby
carrying a neat package. His eyes bright
ened as Dunham Greer advanced TO meet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-10
AGAIN TONIGHT.
McCusk0r and CaviII viii En-
d0avor to Win ths Worlds
Championship.

James McCusker and Percy Cavill re-
new their swimming match at the Chutes
tonight, beginning at o'clock. resum-
ing where they left Off on Saturday even
ing. The three remaining races are OF
one-half. one mile and two miles. only
one OF which need come 10 McCusker to
win the match. The conditions Of the
articles call for the best three OF five
races, and McCusker. with his conclu-
sive win of the quarter and FIVE miles
In hand. has good grip on the honors,
TO say the least. The swimmers gave a
great exhibition of skill and endurance
on Saturday. and Cavill, the Australian,
proved his claim TO be In the front ranks
at any rate, In the art. McCusker. after
his showing In the first two miles, has
also established a right to be considered
In championship ranks. and IL may fair
ly be claimed that 1t is anybodys race,
even yet.