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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

There is small gang of country boys
who regularly come to Leon on Satur-
day and Sunday evenings, and when
they start for home make it their prac.
tice to run their horses along the streets
at full speed. Sunday evening eight or
ten of them road east on Commercial
street, frightening number of persons
and several runaways were narrowly
averted. For time it was not safe for
a lady to drive on the streets. The
gang finally went out of town, going
north on Church street yelling at the top
of their voices and with their horses at
full speed. The entire crowd should be
arrested and fined for fast riding on a
public road.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
Democratic County Convention.

TO THE DEMOCRATS OF DECATUR COUNTY IA.
There will be mass convention of the
democratic voters of Decatur county,
Iowa, at the court house in Leon, Iowa,
on Saturday, Aug. II, at 2 p. m. for the
purpose of selecting II delegates to at.
tend the state convention at Cedar Rap.
IDS, Iowa, on Aug. is, 1900. All voters
VINO substantially agree with us are in
vlted to attend said mass convention.
o. f. Hull, Ell. Sankey.
Secretary. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
A Good Circus.

During the past two seasons there
has been a revival of the old time cir.
Gus with modern acts and specialties.
Of the numerous circuses on the road
Gollmar Bros. is the peer of any that
has visited these parts..-Clinton county
Qa.) Advertiser. At Leon, Monday,
Aug, Ii.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

City Marshal Pryor received a tele.
gram Tuesday requesting him to secure
possession Of little girl about Z years
old named Bonnie Burke, who has been
staying at the home of Lewis Bright for
"a month past, and send her to her
mother, who is conducting restaurant
at Creston. The child was brought to
Leon by Mrs. Bright when she returned
from Omaha several weeks ago, and no
one seems to know why she was
brought here as Mrs. Bright has several
children Of her own. When Marshal
Bright vent to the house for the child
Mrs. Bright at first refused to give her
up, but the marshal took her in charge
and kept her until train time when she
WAS started to Creston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
populist County Convention.

The populists of Decatur county will
meet in mass convention at the court
house in Leon, Saturday, August 25,
1900, at II o'clock q. M, to nominate a
county ticket as follows:
Candidate for Auditor,
Candidate for Clerk,
Candidate for Recorder.
Candidate for Member Board of SUI
pervisors,
Candidate for County Attorney.
And to transact any other necessary
business. BY order of Committee,
j. 9. STOCKTON, Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The K. P band gave the first of a
series of Sa. urday evening concerts in
the court house park Saturday evening
and although there was no notice given
until Saturday large crowd was out to
hear the fine music, The business men
of Leon have contributed literally to
pay for these concerts and in the past
they have proven great advertisements
for the town. The band will give two
hours concert each evening until the
first Of November.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Hon. A. B. Cummins will speak at the
Davis City reunion this afternoon at 9
o'clock, and from present Indications he
will prove one Of the biggest drawing
cards, Notwithstanding the efforts be-
Ing made by the republican anti-Cum-
minis crowd to detract from Cummins'
popularity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Frank HI. Matthews last Thursday
purchased the Tullis 4 Burns bus and
baggage business which he will run in
connection with his feed stable on east
Commercial street. He respectfully
asks for share Of the public's patron
age.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

G. B. Daugherty is putting in a new
foundation and filling up the yard of his
residence property on Church street
which he purchased from M. M. Ray,
and expects to move his family to this
city when the repairs to the house are
finished
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The democratic and populist county
conventions to nominate candidates for
the various county offices will be held
in Leon on Saturday, August %, the
democrats meeting ut the opera hall
and the populists at the court house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Mrs. Frank Citizens, of north of De-
catur, was seriously injured in run.
away accident Tuesday, while enroute
with her husband and children to at.
tend the Davis City reunion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

j. II. Acton, the old reliable bus and
transfer man, has conducted business
continuously for five years in Leon and
respectfully asks that the public give
him their patronage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
License to Wed.

The following marriage licei
been issued by Clerk Stock!
our last issue:
d. A. Wilantt
Eta +. Earnest.
G. w. Hague 49,.
Mrs. Nancy Httro ... =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

w. T. Hepburn was IN Leon last
Thursday and held close consultation
with the local republican managers.
He realizes that in v. r. McGinnis he
has the strongest opponent he has run
against for years, and that he must
make a desperate effort to save himself
rom defeat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Gollmar Bros, gave two excellent per-
formances here yesterday. We heartily
commend them to our friends for up to
date people in every way.-kansas
News. At Leon Monday Aug. ID.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Gollmar Bros. gave twoiexhibi tons at
this place Tuesday. They have what
they claim, the best show on the road.
The actors ase stars and the proprietors
are gentlemen, ami courteous. No
gambling or games are allowed and they
have indeed an excellent show.-Olin
lla.) Recorder. At Leon Monday Aug
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

FoJND-Lady's gold watch with full
name on inside and given name or
outside case. Owner can have same
by calling at THE REPORTER office and
paying tor this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Editors are not clairvoyants, seers,
nor mind readers, as rule, and vet
most of US seem to think they should be
all of these combined. We sometimes
hear murmur about ga favored few
who always appear in print" Perhaps
If we should look the matter up a little
We would find that the ''favored few
occasionally offer the editor a sugges
ton, or an item. How IS the editor to
know the name of the aunt who is visit.
II ing US or the place of residence of the
cousin whom we are going to visit, if we
don't inform him2i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

A charming little daughter took up
her permanent abode at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Hamilton, OF south
Main street last Saturday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

A silly rumor has been afloat in Leon
to the effect that Rev. ]. F. Gibson, q
former pastor of the M. E. church in
this city had been sued for divorce by
his wife and was under arrest for refus.
ing to give up the custody of his chill
dren on an order of the court. The
story grew out of the arrest at Creston
of Rev. w. h. Gibson, Christian min
lister, on the charge of.refusing the GUS
tody of his children to his wife, who had
been granted divorce. There is not a
happier family in the world than that
of Rev. ]. F. Gibson who now resides at
Bloomfield, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
The Circus,

Gollmar Bros. gave two spe nd,
formances here-the best CDR citvv
witnessed. The free performance
the street parade was superb. n
ing but full houses greet them he
South Dakota Hustler. At Leon,
day, Aug, Is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Sheriff Wolsver took Iowa Pruyn a
young boy from Davis City to the State
industrial school at EldOra Saturday
He had intended taking Henry Corco.
ran, who came home whom his father
died, back also, but Henry got wind of
1t and when train time came was not to
be found
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Seasoned native lumber. dimension
stuff and bridge plank, material for
house and barn frames always on hand.
F. ID. CLOSE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Cupid is still busy wooing and winning
his devotees to plight their troth at his
shrine. On Saturday evening Aug. 4th,
he led Charles w. lHogue of Shenan-
2oah, and Nancy Ellen Fittro of Grown,
to the marriage altar, at the M. E. par:
sonage, where the Rev. Joseph Stephen
spoke the words which tied the knot.
SEnu made them mad and wife. They
will make their future home in the
neighborhood of Grown. We offer con.
gratulations and wish them we'll in the
| future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

We have vacancy in THE REPORTER
composing rooms for a young lady who
desires to learn typsetting and resides
with her parents. Application should
be made at once for the position.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Losr-Between Leon and Woodard's
dam, lady's red jacket. Finder return
to Hurst Bros. store and receive reward
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Mr.. Daniel Wilantt and Miss Eta
Earnest, both Of Leon were quietly mar
ried at the Presbyterian parsonage las,
Wednesday evening by Rev. Ilsley.
The contracting parties are both we'll
and favorably known to large circle Of
friends in Leon who extend their
hearty congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Gollplar Bros. left q favorable impress
sion in Geneseo. They have good en-
tertainment and from canvasman to
clown all their people are frst-class.
Their claim to have the best show on
the road is just one. If they come
again they can be assured of as large an
attendance as on their former visit
Geneseo (lll.) Republic. At Leon Mon.
gday Aug. ID.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Money to Loan on improved farms at
y. z and 8 per cent. interest for 5, & to III
yearstime. F. VARaA & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Russ Bleaching Blue makes brown
muslin white IN day. All grocers sell
the genuine Russ. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

A letter from Mrs. Lucy Corbett, who
has made such decided success as
hostess Of the famous Sunfower Camp
at Manitou, Colorado, informs us that
by unanimous vote Of the guests of
the camp, the Leon young ladies, Misses
Maud Meter, nellie Ledgerwood, Ida
debener and Lou Harris we're voted the
most charming quartette of young
ladies from any city who have been
guests at Manitou this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

If you wish to have beautiful clear
white clothes ask for Russ Bleaching
Blue. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Tuesday was the fiftieth birthday Of
Mrs. j. M. Chastain, of Eden township,
and fourteen Of her Leon lady friends
drove out and spent the day with her.
Their visit was entirely unexpected, but
they took with then an abundance of
food and flowers, and a sumptuous
dinner was served, the tables being dec
GRATED with sweet peas and gladiso5qas
Mr.. Chastain and son Frank sarso perpe
trated p rss9ss,.1onse by slipping hand
! sc33he sideboard into the dining room.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

A great many property owners in
Leon have cut the weeds around their
property, but others have not. In
some places the weeds almost cover the
sidewalk, and ladies who wear Mlllts
dresses hayse. -.ttlrsn,sr1ined by walking
thSaeY2f them. This Is the time to cu
/ the weeds before they 60 to seed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The township caucus and votinl|
clncts will meet at the place wheel
general election was held on SAT-
August 18th at 3 O'Clock p. m. to
the delegates to which they are .
All voters who are opposed to
publican policy of creating and h
trusts, and monopoles and Will
posed to imperialism, are cord
quested to attend our caucuses -
in selecting the delegates to at
county convention. l.. j. SA
Acting n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Drop in and get the Leon Commission
Co.'s prices on poultry, eggs and pro.
duce. And it's cash too
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Choice hard winter seed wheat for
sale, p miles southeast of Woodland.
MIKE GRoGAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
Farmers National Coma,

Colorado Springs, Col, Angus
1900. Rate, one fare plus s5.0G!
OF sale, August is and ~. Linn
TENDER 3. C. NJ rro
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Three dozen ladies medium weight
union suits at 81 cents, worth 50 and go
cents. Hurst Bios.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The Davis City reunion is in full
blast as we go to press this Wednesday
evening. The crowds in attendance are
enormous. Everything is running wide
open, gambling schemes being open on
every corner, and there is a small army
of tin horns from Kansas City, St. Joe
and Omaha, who are reaping harvest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Florsheim's fall samples of mems fine
shoes are on exhibition at Hurst Bros.
store this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Mather- the 80 years dentist of over
30 years experience is at Leon on the
morning of the 9th and will remain
until the last Of every month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
+. J. HONNOLD

ASK your grocer for Russ Reaching
Blue, do not be deceived by fradu1en
limitations, see that the name Russ ap
pears on all packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

One candidate
Que candidate for COZ
One candidate for county IL,
One candidate for member of ia,
supervisors and to transact suc1
ness as may properly come before
convention, The ratio of represe
ton will be one delegate for each
votes or fraction over five votes cas-
last election for Fred e. White for
ernor. Townships and voting preci
under this call are entitled to the
lowing representations:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Mrs. J. r. Bashaw was reported much
worse yesterday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The Leon Commission Co. will pay
you highest prices in cash sor poultry,
eggs and all produce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Miss Bessie Moore very pleasantly
entertained her school from near Wei
don last Thursday at her home in
north Leon. After dinner they repair
ed to Hummer's gallery and had their
pictures taken. The following pupils
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
Coal.

Hard and soft coal alway
hand at bottom prices,
Arnold
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Judge I. G. Kline, of Des Moines,
was here Friday and Saturday. He is
member of the state board Of control
and as such was inspecting the insane
ward at the county farm, the board Of
control having ordered personal in
spection Of every county hospital 81
poor farm where insane patients are
kept. Judge Kiinns stated Chat ths
Decatur county insane ward was one 81
the best IN the state, and that the pa.
(tients were 40 well cared for as could be
with the present surroundings, The
|pnly fault he found was the lack Of good
water at the house, the water from q
well near the barn having to be used,
He also said they needed a system 81
,TQterworksin the BIZ ling With bath
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Persons having friendS
knowing ofstrangers visiting M
will confer great favor upon the To-!
MOTEL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

s For or ma real EST write =
call on Jordan no1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
Toilet
Preparations.

are only second in Importance to
Drugs and Medicines with US. II either
are impure they fail in their purpose and
@a.sa lsniook ell for and undesired re-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
Goodbye Shirt Waists.

If you have shirt waist need fill it quickly
hero. Half prices afford an opportunity TO 1T your
less cost than you ever dreamed Of Every shirt v
house is offered at half price viz so cent ones for
grade for SO cents and so up the list ~ half
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
Big Reduction In
Observation-Disclosures

The summer skirts are ready to take their lie a
t. give them a farewell push we cut the nrces lilo
plain Crash sk1rts-New Shapes good width 3Oc.
Trimmed Crash Skirts-very Stylsh-worth 20 per {
Band Trimmed Skirts Handsome and sensible Csc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Thomas Riordan, of Grand River, left
Tuesday on months trip to Denver and
Boulder, Colorado, where he visits his
daughter, Mrs. Will Knott, and then goes
to Bic Piney, Wyoming, to visit his son
Fred, who is ranching near there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

%. g. Benefiel and family returned
Thursday from Des Moines and will again
take up their residence in this city. Mr..
benefiel was lured there by visions OF
great prosperity. but says he could moi
make as much money at the carpent er
trade as he pes right here in Leon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25
An Editors Life Saved by Chamber
lain,s Cough Remedy.

During the early part of October,
1896, ! contracted a bad cold which
settled on my lungs and was neg
ected until feared that consump-
ton had appeared in an incipient
state. Twas constantly coughing
and trying to expel something which
| could not. | became alarmed and
after giving the doctor a trial
bought bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and the result was
immediate improvement, and after
| had used three bottles my lungs
we're restored to their healthy state.
B. S. EDWARDS, Publisher of The
Review, Wyant, I'll. For sale by
Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25
Another Big ocean Liner.

1t is rumored that another big
ocaan liner is to be built, which viii
rival even the famous Oceanic in
size, AS usual, American enter
prise is at the head OF the project,
America seems determined to have
the greatest, whether it be steam
ships, art, inventions or medicine.
Take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
as an example of what has been ac
complished in medicine, 1t hd,
proved its worth by over fifty year,
Of cures of stomach diseases. There
is nothing like this famous remedy
for Indigestion, biljousness, cousti.
patton and nervousness. 1t ais,
cures liver aud kidney trouble, aud
prevents malaria fever and ague.
BE sure aud get the genuine, With
private reXenue stamp over neck OF
bottle, or you win not be benefited.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

However much the prorectionists
may desire it, there can be no such
thing as a tariff between parts of
this country-and Porto Rico is
certainly a part it. Let US have
free trade and sailors rights, and
every tub stand upon its own bot
tom Then the millionaires will
have to pay for the real protection
given them and their property, and
not until then, Direct taxation is
the only just way of raising reveu-
ues to support the general govern
ment, With this sort Of a tax we
would see little jo5bery and corrup-
tiou, as largest tax payers would
demand true economy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

Mr.. Mckinley and Hanna's man,
Dick, have clashed over the post
mastership at Warren, Ohio. Mr.
Dicks candidate is editor of a local
paper, and Mr. Mckinley scandidate
is his cousin, who is proprietor of a
restaurant Under ordinary cir
cumstances the cousin would seem
to have a cinch, but ifHanna con-
cludes that he and Dick need that
editor in their business, he has
methods of "persuading' Mr. Me
Kinley.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

Sulphur is known to the medica
profession as an Invaluable thera-
peutc agent iu all blood and skin
diseases Littell's Liquid Sulphur
Is a clear solution Of Dissolved Sui
phur with all It's medicinal and hy-
genie qualities retained. Littell's
Liquid Sulphur Remedies will cure
any skin disease on earth, Stops
itching instantly, whether caused
from prickly heat, hives, nettle
rash, poison ivy bite, sting or the
most aggravated case rot skin dis.
ease. For sale by Smith Drug
Co. II eod.w
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

Two yankees, E. F. Cragin and
E. E. Eyre, now claim the last con-
cession from Nicaragua, to build
the canal-cIaim they paid 500, 600
and are to pay 100000 more. Well,
"some sweet day" perhaps the ca
nal muddle will clear UP.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25
We saw more men on the stree

We saw more men on the street
Yesterday soliciting help than any
one day before. They were all
cripples. We noticed that the
wheels in their heads we're set in
jewels and ran glibbly enough. We
hate to see a big healthy intelligent
man with crooked finger trying to
make a living out of his misfortune,
when we know if men without arms,
not half so intelligent or who have
the bodily strength making good
livings for themselves,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

In voting for men for office the
standard should be fitness, honesty
and integrity Let US have our
ablest and best men serve us in ev-
cry capacity. Then we will have
lower taxes and better government
Voter do not let sentiment or friend
ship, or demagogism, control you,
when you 90 to vote-vote for only
capable and honest men, for every
office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25
The Mayors Office Worth Something

It has been decided in the courts
that the Mayor of city could try
corporation cases and Friday Mayor
Hardin had up a couple of cases,
which he proceeded to put the
trimmings on good shape. One was
pistol case and $25 was the fine,
while the other one was a plain old
every day drunk which only cost
the imbiber a dollar and trimmings.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

Editor D, H. Nash, of the Pike
City Cannon Ball, is a candidate for
the legislature from Clark county.
He is most clever gentleman, and
would make that county a good
representative. No one does more
good work for the party than the
editonaud'deseryes much In return
for the same.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

France is figuring on gigantic
navy a cost of $3.50, 600, 600. The
Emperor of Germany is also plan
ming for a new and powerful navy.
It looks ike the great peace confer
euce was only talk which is most al
ways cheap.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25
PALAIs ROYAL BULLETIN.
New arrivals of white pique the
prettiest ever shown.

New arrivals of white pique the
prettiest ever shown.
T. S. Mullins & Co.
Black grenadine crepons the last
est for skirts. You can get them at
7. S. Mullins & Co.'s
The best assortment of white
goods, India linen and others at I.
S. Mullins & Co.'S
All the leading shades in broad
clothes in spring weight and we
have them. T. S. Mullins & Co.
Anything you want in Innings
you can find it at 7. S. Mullins &
Co.'S
A handsome line of spring shirt
waists just in now on display in the
window of 7. S. Mullins & Co.
For extra values in ladies' and
I misses hose you canfin them at I.
S. Mullins & Co.'S
The chance to get good corset
is this week at T. S. Mullins & Co. {
Don't forget the embroidery sale
this week at 7. S. Mullins & Co.'S
New belts for ladies the latest
out in novelties at 7. S. Mullins 6
Co.'s
Buy your new silk waists thi:
week. Bargains at the silk counter
New goods. 7. S. Mullins & Co.
Partisan styles in new neck veal
for ladies at 7, S. Mullins & Co.'s
New percales in the pretty paste
shades at 7. S. Mullins & Co.'s
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-02-25

An old Job, and very bad job,
has been revived in Washington, in
the scheme to sell the government
all the very Improbable and unde-
sirable real estate on the south
side of Pennsylvania avenue. I'm
der the plausible talk of beautify,
ing the avenue between the Capitol
and the Treasury with public build
ings, willy clique of real estate
sharps, aided and abetted by the
Washington papers, are catching
Congressman in this job. Wise
Congressman should let the job
Nlone.