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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Tuskeepo.

Will Ashburn spent Saturday night at
asssierey's.
Orpha Barnes spent last week at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Keller are the
happy parents of a boy.
Miss Babrook, Of Lamont, visited Sat.
urday and Sund ay with Carrie Shaw.
Nina Ashburn is staying this week
with her sister, Mrs. Keller.
Mrs. James Auxier and baby Lelah,
visited last week with her mother, Mrs.
Piercv.
Gail Ballenger sundayed with Bessie
Fosdick.
Mrs. Wright and son returned to their
home Wednesday after few weeks visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Perrin.
Ethel Bowman who is teaching the
Center school, returned Monday from
Davis City after spending weeks va.
cation at that place.
Mrs. Percy and Mrs. Auxier spent
Thursday at Rev. Boards.
Marion Marshall's took dinner at De.
catur with his parents New Years.
Joe Gale, of Kellerton, was here last
week working up insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Wicks took New
= OeAL NihuOA az SAd6. 1 lCICV b.
Edith Barnes went to kellerton Mon.
day to spend a few days.
Lenna and Jennie Tapscott and Miss
Pearl Fowler, of Lamont spent Christ.
mas with friends in Tuskeego.
Bud Percy and wife went to Wester-
Vile Wednesday to spend week or two
with his parents.
John Brown and wife went to Keller.
ton Wednesday.
May Elsbury spent last week with her
sister, Mrs. Olsen, of Lamont.
Frank Gray and wife went to Alton
Sunday to visit friends.
Mrs. Walker and little girl visited
Monday and Tuesday with Mrs. John
Allen.
The ladies helping hand society will
meet at Piercy's Friday afternoon.
There will be week of prayer at tie
Baptist church this week conducted by
Revs. Beard and Fosdick.
Jess Dunbar and Miss Ella Drisoal
were married at the residence of the
groom's mother Sunday at 2 O'Clock,
Rev. Perrin, officiating. We wish the
happy couple prosperous journey over
the sea of life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
: - - .
THE CHURCHES.

Rev. +. Edwards, of Osceola, occupied J
the pulpit at the Baptist church last SIM
day, preaching Two excellent sermon
He returned home Monday.
The regular monthly meeting uf g
Presbyterian Mems League will be fle
in the lecture room on Friday eVenif9
are urged to be present as import aiIt,
business will come before the aeetislSssl
Attention to all members of EalestijS2
church, Saturday the 6thi our iegsliM
business meeting at 2 O'Clock M ~
there is business of Importance bess,rp :
you at that timeI desire as many as
possible to be present. SERVINGS on
Sunday following at IL o'clock and at
I o'clock. CMAs. w. REEi,ER.
Pastor
Following the week of prayer, al
commencing with Sunday, Jan.
special services will be held in ii
Presbyterian church. 1t is desired til!
all the members Of tile church an
congregation arrange their affairs SO d
to be free to attend these services, an
assist in the work they will involve
Let it be borne in mind that this swof
is not for the pastor alone, but to- b
shared by all.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pres.
byterian church will give their nexl
regular monthly tea in the Endeavor
room next Tuesday evening January9.
At the regular business meeting al: "a
p. m. new officers for the Society viii
be elected for the coming year Supps
served from $50 to Z p. m. Eyerybod
cordially invited. Come spend an hou
or more socially with your friends an
neighbors and enjoy hot supper "a
Is cents.
On Sunday. next Ja;. 6, being the iii
Sunday in the new year, two sermonss
a suitable character will be delivered i
the M. E. church by the JOSEF
Stephen. Morning ll-"A M Ven
Interrogation" Evening 7:J
Curse Of Cowardice" or ssThe DSC
the Traitor" The members and fTidc
Of the church and cong regAtio, afs q
pecially requested to be present at ties
services. Choir practice Saturday evs
mng 1880.
Next Sabbath morning the sacramsn
of the Lords Supper will be celebrated
in the Presbyterian church in conner
/ ton with the morning service. III
preparatory service will be held this
| Thursday, evening in the lecture room
For the purpose of receiving melnberi
meeting of the Session will be held Of
Thursday evening and before the llo.1
for service Sunday morning.. An
desiring to unite with the church d
requested to be present at one OF thes
meetings. The subject for the eyenils,
sermon will be, ga New Years ont.
look" A cordial invitation is extendaii
to all who do not attend elsewhere III
! be present at these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
DAVIS city.

The holidays passed quietly with bu
very little drinking.
The Sinith-Bolon wedding of last
Wednesday was an event Of much in.
terest to their many friends in Davis
City as both have been raised in this
community and have a host of friends
who Join in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. j. p.
Smith long and happy future. The
wedding dinner was served at the home
of the BRIDES parents and was attended
by only intimate friends of the bride.
The dance was we'll attended.
Gertie Sylvester and Pearl Norman,
" no are teaching near Troy, spent the
holidays at home.
Bert Howell returned Monday from a
visit with Bethany friends.
in. Gates and wife wee in town the
past week.
Miss Gertie McNelly and sister visited
several days at the home of Adolph
Asbach last week.
Mrs. Francis Varga came down
Thursday for visit with her daughter.
Mark Adams returned from Ottumwa
Saturday where he has been working
the past two months.
Miss Maggie and brother John Hurst
and Mrs w. MBrown were among the
Leonites that spent the holidays in this
city.
j. H. Acton, of Leon, was in :town
saturday,
Adolph Asbach and daughter Alice
Sundayed at Caledonia.
The Presbyterians have at last been
successful in securing minister, having
been without since Rev. Mckay left,
and will hereafter have regular monthly
services.
4 Hamm Cartwright, an old and highly
respected citizen of this county died at
the home of his son-in-law, Ton Dan.
1iels, Dec. p and was buried the 29th.
4. Miss Maggie Houser returned to her
home at Henderson, la, after week s
visit with her sister, Mrs. \. Thompson.
| Henrietta Vogt was the guest OF Mrs
III. FL. King in this city the past week
| Mrs. Emma Horton has captured two
singing Mice. They were first discover
ed between the ceiling and the outel
wall and a trap was set. They were
caught, and are indeed quite u iosity
How they came there or where they or
igiRated from is a mystery, but they are
undoubtedly of the variety known as
"singing mice"
VIM. Nazier and wife are visiting hi,
Des Moines brother this week.
The number reported to have attend
ed the Masonic supper here st. Iohn''
day is about 100.
The Rebckah lodge supper on Wed
nesday of last week were present mem
bers from Leon, Lamont and Decatur
The first prize was won by Miss Hansel
of Lamont, second by Mrs. M. M. Eau
| oatt IF thic oity <N&A
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
; 6.dsn wedding.

Fifty years ago December "a, ls49)
Mr.. Wade ii. Fulton, sturdy young
farmer and Miss Harriet E. Tomlinson
an estimable young lady both of the
Buckeye state were married at Washing
ton, Ohio. In commemoration of the
anniversary of their happy union thirty.
two relatives gathered at their home
in Eden township and did justice to
the bountiful repast prepared by the
hostess. The happy old couple were
the recipients of m any useful presents.
The afternoon and evening were spent
IN listening to reminiscent tales IF rye
olden times" At a late hour all de.
parted for their homes wishing MIR. and
Mrs. Fulton many more pleasant an.
niversaries. ONE Who WAS THERE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

S. q. Mitchell, of Davis City, who was
managing store for A. o. Ingram at
Allendale, Missouri, until his failure,
has returned to Davis City and taken q
position in the Farmers Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
COR RESPO
|ms IS Reported by Our Correspon-
1 Surrounding Towns and Townships.

la|s 1910 OUR CORREsPON.
Ms DENTS:-Several letters
$an are omitted this week
on account of being received Wednes.
day afternoon. We must haye cor
respondence reach US not latter than
Tuesday, and Monday if possible.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

day and " wood, after short VI
with his bfother George Wood, VI
Leon for visit Mt. Ayr News.
M. o. Barnes Leaves this week
Mrs. Barnes and the children win 20
phort time. Mr.. Barnes Isl one OF. [
choicest and most usefml ci5izens. and q
loss of him and his estimable fanf
causes universal regret. All will Join
wishing them the best success, IN the
new home. Humeston Era.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Farm for Sale or Rent.

24l acres Of improved land on the X
y w. K. r. 2 houses, good barn, cribs
granary and all we'll fenced, for rurthel
particulars address, Sam Il. Toovey
Pleasanton, Iowa, Decatur county. l4tl:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Harvey and m A. Milligan
are on the Sic 80 "rs.
visited Davis City ~ands last week.
Eva and Ethel Cooper, Of Webster
City, visited their cousin, Pearl Thomp.
son the past week.
Ray Walters has returned from visit
at his old home at Webste. City.
DIR. Eiker, of Decatur, was in town
Thursday.
Mrs. Daisy Warner, of Leon. visited
last week in this city.
f. W. Flowers, the stock man, left
last Friday for his home at Coin, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

r. THE Burlington Route will
I;}lIl II(e}iih !lsell ii omeseeker's excursion
tickets to points west, north
i1IIlls iwest and Southwest on Jan.
G-ll6, Feb. 600, March 6-2O,
April 3-l7, at one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. For further particulars in-
quire of G. Nj. KErcHAM, agent,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

The suprende court of Iowa has hand.
ed down decision which is of interest
to nearly every citizen. 1t is to the eff
feet that when a man or woman at
taches his or her name to a church sub.
scription list that an obligation has
been created which in the eyes of the
law is predicated upon good and suf.
ficient consideration. This is point
which has caused no end of conten ton
among parties who have made dona-
tons to churches and other charitab lie
institutions and afterwards endeavored
to get out of paving them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

If fortune disregard thy claim
Don't hang thy head IN fear and shame
But marry the girl you love best
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the rest
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
6rain.o! eraln-oifi

licious, appetizing. nourishing food drink
take the place of coffee. Sold by all grocs1
and liked by all who have used It Nrain.O|
made OF pure grain, 1t aids digestion 81
strengthens the nerves It is not stimult
but a health builder and 1.-The childran as "
us the adults can drink it with great bene(
Costs about u as much as coffee l5c and,23
per package Ask your grocer for Grain- O.
The following is q list of letters rema|
ing uncalled for at the postoffice in Led
Iowa. for the week ending December
1899: ss5
Mr.. Carls Fronlik, Ed til Elwell.
In calling for the above please say
vertised. JOHN LEDGERwOoD, z. \
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
To cure La Grippe In TWO Days.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Qu1,w.E TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
NO cure. E. w. GROVES signature on
fry box. Csc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

See Joe l.. Warner, the north side
jeweler, for all kinds of cleaning and re-
pairing. All work guaranteed and
prices lowest in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
TO Trade for WOOD !.

Ladies' wraps, fascinators, shoes
mems duck coats, leggings, mittens and
underwear. HAMILTON & GAMMILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

L'Art de la Mode for December. is a
beautiful mid winter number. 1t con.
tains nine high colored plates in addition
to the large number Of new styles shown
in black and white. Thisexcellentf fash
ion journal increases in popularity with
each isue. 1t is the standard of all fash.
ion magazines, and no dress maker or
we'll dressed lady can we'll afford to be
without it. 1t is published at IS cent?
per copy or $3 50 per year by Morse
Broughton Go. East 10th. street New
York City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Seasoned native lumber, dimension
stuff and bridge plank, material for
barns and barn frames always on hand:
Ed. Cross.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Rob't McGaNll and wife returned Sat.
nrday from a visit will, their sons at
Minneapolis.
Mrs. Eiith Meyers, Of Clarke county.
visited her parents at this place Satur-
day.
]. r. Brown sundayed with Corydon
relatives.
Il j. Il. White returned Saturday from a
weeks visit with his parents at Aims.
worth, la. While there his father made
each Of his nine children Christmas
present of ST. GOO.
The presbyterians expect to have
meeting each evening next week, Being
the week Of prayer.
j. II. Copeland. of Bethany, was in
Garden Grove Friday, visiting at the
home of Mr.. and. Mrs. A. q. Montonye.
w. A. Alexander guarantees every
bottle Of Qhamberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who is not satisfied after using two thirds
of its contents. This is the best remed Y
in the world for H. grippe, coughs, croop
and wbooping cough and is pleasant and
safe tn take
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

The Iowa Steam Laundry is the largest
and best equipped in Iowa, j. A. Caster
is agent. Send on Tuesday. deliyer on
Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
WOOD land.

;. Brown and wife went to Clarke
nty to spend Christmas. Mrs.
Tn was taken seyerly ill but recover.
nough to be taken home Thursday.
IS better at this writing. Her sick
is inflammation of the stomach and
trouble.
md Stime was enjoyed at the
Ihufch Christmas night many
40 pre- sents made grand display on
he Christmas tree. Our little town
Knows how to entertain the children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the hands or spot the kettle. Sold by
w. A. Alexander and L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

1t dulls the scythe of Father Time,
drives away wrinkles of approaching
old age-the elixir of life, that puts hope
IN the human heart-Rocky NJ onntatn
Tea. ;Ss b
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Hiss Mabel Allen, of stanbury, Mo-,
many friends here.
~ ane took Amas dinner at w. n.
Rl's and is suffering serious results.
"a Foxworthy was called in consulta-
on Sunday evening in the case of a
sick patient near Westerville, did
earn patients name.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
re Is ! Class ., people

blurred by the use OF coffee. Re.
& has been placed In all the grocery
Kew preparation, called GRAIN-O,
Se grains, that takes the place of
most delicate stomach receives
ntress, and but few can tell it
NOT cost over as much.
with great benefit.
re Try II. Ask
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
Special Sale Of ladies wraps

All go at rs cents on the dollar ~
yclose them out. All new and styijSk
jackets Save one-fourth of your money.
HAMILTON q GAMMIII. sfH11
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Xmas has come and gone.
Mr.. John Adair met with quite a loss
Wednesday afternoon his house and
contents also his smoke house being
destroyed by fire. There is a small
Z insurance.
Bessie Read, of Leon, spent Nmas
with relatives in this vicinity.
Lake Williams and MIR. Patent, Of
npd, Nebraska, came last week to
y the holidays with friends and
ives.
ice Stephens closed very success.
ERIN of school last Friday in Morgan
hship.
nral INDUCED in a dance at S. L.
FAST Friday night.
Union Sunday school elosed last
v until the first Of April.
COuniz who has been attending
al College at keokuk returned to
ork Tuesday after spending the
ys with his parents.
and Miss Crossen, of Missouri,
" led the past week with their uncle
D.'J Burk.
"A number Of young people we're very
pleasantly entertained at I. j Stephen
last Wednesday night.
Eli Hutchinson and Il. IL. Carver had
business in Leon Saturday.
Robert Adair, of Kansas, came last
week to visit old friends and relatives
4 in this vicinity.
Ms. Beavers is very sick with the
iagrippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ID. Dye and daughter
Eva departed last Friday for an extend.
ed visit in the west.
-. Like Coontz, Charley NewIin, Della
va Stephens and Lula Adair
ben attending the Leon High
ned to Leon Tuesday after
e holidays at home.
imber of young people en-
ster supper at j. w. Hart
lay night.
ting party on Dug Golfers
by night was we'll attended by
run has purchased the restaur-
man Freeman and will run
int and barber shop combined.
lemming has been very sick
week.
errick and Freely Beavers
span of mules at Lineville
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

sday. we'd a visit
lSssI I ssnt e q }} s. 3;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

ear to ALL s
Her of Otturnwa, is
llough is visiting her
set. Clell was a Wis
klay.
Who has been seriously
I Is reported some bet
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

idently a matter of fact that
officials did not capture all the
That came to the county from the
trance Of some of our boys on the
Saturday and Sunday night.
FIX WATSON is spending the holi.
With his grandmother and uncle
Burlington.
BE John Williamson is suffering
eeyere attack Of bronchitis.
konllRp spent Christmas at
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Eddy Md wife are rejoicing
ARRIVAL of i little daughter born
Mabel kllen returned to her
II Sta,ibuky, Mo-, Thursday after
i week aysBit with Weldon friends.
% Niitc6sifland James Wade pass
sigh tho city Sunday evening en-
Van Vert,
Gr1Ses has just learned to en-
un1psAnd do fine painting in
qftraits.
oxworthy has rented his
enbay farm to George Loe,
MS.
LAS rented Thos. Loe's
ing year.
Y died Saturday and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

! [ persons having friends visiting I hem or
knowing of strApgers visiting In the city
will confer . great favor upon the Editor
by informing him eitherfn person or BY
noto.l
John spicer was visiting at Davis City
Friday.
y. r Bashaw returned from Des Moines
Monday.
NJ. R. Sanger had business at Pleasantou
Thursday.
". p. Moore, of Decatur. was in Leon
Thursday.
JEFF Fulton was passenger for ottum-
wa Friday.
Miss Berthe Sanders is visiting friend
ut Decatur.
Mark shaw, of Van Vert, was in the
city tuesday.
,,l Dr. Dudley returned Saturday from his
g. 3. Daueherty, of Ridgeway, was in
Leon Saturday.
Frank Shy left Saturday for short
visit at Omaha.
Or. J. B. Horuer, of Davis City, was in
this city Monday.
G. R. Riley. of Decatur, had business in
this city Thursday.
John Shields, of Decatur, had business
in this city Saturday.
B. w. Garrett made business trip to
Des Moines Monday.
Miss Ethel Cruikshank spent Sunday at
her home In Blockley.
Mrs. F. A. Bowman visited over Sunday
with Davis City friends.
Willard Gammill and Clair Boone were
Humeston yisitorsSunday.
Joe and Bob Leeper, Of Pleasanton,
we're in the city Saturday.
John Woodmansee jr. was visiting with
Davis City friends Saturday.
O. NJ. Keller went to Des Moines Thurs
day on real estate business.
VIM. Woodland jr., of Decatur, had been
at Albany, Mo-, over Sunday.
J. L. Parrish, Of Des Moines, was in
Leon between train Saturday.
Geo. A. Cowden returned from bust
ness trip to st. Joe Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Boone spent New
Years with Humeston friends.
Special pension examiner John r.
Grace was in this city Tuesday.
e. B. McClelland made business trip
to Osceola and Ottumwa Friday.
F. H. McNutt. of st. Joe, was in Leon
1 moi Of dave kka A,nok of kkn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04
PURELY : PERSONAL.

persons having friends visiting I hem or
knowing Of strapRers visiting In the city
will confer great favor upon tho Editor
BY Informing him eitherin person OF BY
n0to.a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-04

Mrs. @. M. Ketcham came home from
Colorado Springs Saturday for few
days, making preparations to take her
son Willie to El PasO, Texas.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-18
rAvoRs MORN CRY CLOCKS,
Acting Mayor Dixon Meaia Lake to
sec one on GiaAth street.


Aetins Mayor Dixon regards with favor
the move OF the people ia the southwest
ern section Of the city 10 secure a clock
for the eapola Of the EsSAth Street
school,
u think the people in that section are
entitled 10 a clock" said Mayor Dixon,
and I am WILLING 10 help the movement
along when il is brought Go che attention
OF Council As il is stated CNat the Reard
OK Education is wtu,ng 10 put the e0pela
on the school Natl,.ns and make other ar
rangemcntS necessary tor the installation
Of the clock. | think il would be well for
the board 10 adopt a resolution on the SW0~
iect and TO hrinS It's action 20 the atteO-
ton Of Council al the same time with the
petition from the citizens, Should TITS
be done have no doubt but that Co00ctl
would take favorable action in the mat
ter"
Il win he recalled IN this connection thar
the late William c, Cam, while menu
Der OF Council, introduced ana had passed
an ordinance or a resolution appropriStNS
sum FOR the Installation ot a clock n
the steeple OF the First Presbyterian
Church, the consent OF the congregation
having already been Obtained for the use
OF the steeple for this purpose, WAY this
intention was not carried out IS now an
known, but the members Of the FRS,
Presbyterian congregatt ton and the many
| residents of the central section OF the
city would doubtless not object 20 SectOS
II put into effect now,
Acting Mayor Dixon, when asked about
this matter said that he remembered ths
action OF Council at the instance of Mr.
Cam, but could not recall why it was not
carried into effect He thought possibly
| that the presentation of the OLD ENchanS,
clock to Mr. John Rourke and its iOstaGA'
ton by him in his foundry tower at Bay
and East Broad streets had something tC
do with the inaction OF Council in the olA'
er matter. II may have been the inten'
| ton of MIR, Cam to have the old work:
placed in the First Presbyterian steeple
| he said
Anyway" he said, II consider tbs
steeple OF the First Presbyterian Church
a good location for a city clock. A
| present there is no city clock south of tn,
Independent Presbyterian Church At Bul
street and OgleIhorpe avenue and the PEG
| Pile further south would doubtless appre
ciate something OF the kind"