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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

j. l.. Harvey departed Monday for
keokuk where he will serve on the trial
jury of the federal court during the
October session. g. p Arnold, of Gar
den Grove, and 5. l.. Curry, of Weldon,
are also on the Jury
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

We still have about LIS pairs of those
bargain SO cent shoes for ladies and
children. Come before they are all
gone. THE BEE HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
Coal.
Hard and soft coal always or
hand at bottom prices.
Arnold & Siuler.

For SALE-Poland china hogs of the
following families Wonder Wilkes, Black
U. S., Happy Mediums and Search
Lights also B. P. Rocks chickens both
male and female. Five miles north OF
Lamont, Iowa. Post Lamont, Iowa.
1T ID. GENTRY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds, carrying
warmth and active life to every part
of your body, if you take Rocky Noun.
tain Tea. Ask your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
Jell.O. The New Desert.
The Leon Shoe Store.

pleases all the family. Four flavors Lemon
Orange, Raspberry and strawberry. Al your
grocers. 10 cts. Try it to day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Ed Kirwin, the hustling little proprie-
tor of the postoffice news lobby sports
a Eobby little red wagon with which he
collects laundry for the laundry for which
he is agent. Uncle Jim Acton enjoyed
the first ride in it, and also the first
dump out of it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

H. w. Potts, the Garden Grove drug.
gist, was IN Leon on business FRIDAY.
He has purchased the Edwards interest
in the drug store of H. w. Potts & Co,
and will continue the business under the
name of III. w. Potts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

The Leon and Garden Grove foot ball
teams have arranged for game in this
city next Saturday afternoon at athletic
park. The game will be called prompt-
!y at 3 O'Clock. Admission Is cents.
Ladies' free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

A crowded house greeted "Maloney's
Wedding" at Van Werden's opera house
last Friday evening. While there is no
plot in the play it seemed to please the
audience. James McCabe who played
Dan Maloney is certainly an artist in
his part as Dan Maloney the Irishman,
and the other characters were very fair.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

P. s. Derrick came in Monday from
Grand River wlereShe had been for ten
DAYS burning big kiln Of brick to be
used in the new buildings being built
this year in that enterprising town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Money to Loan on improved farms at
s. 7 and per cent. interest for 5, + to 10
yearstime. F. VARGA & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Drop in ana 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, 1900-10-18

Evangelist Billy Sunday is holding
series of protracted meetings at Villisca.
On Sunday next Oct. 81, the Rev. w.
N. Hosier, of Osceola, will preach morn.
ing and evening at the NJ. E. church.
The Ladies' Guild of the M. Z. chur Oh
will serve their annual Chicken Pie sup
per on election day and New England
dinner the dav following.
MRS. II. j. LANDEs, Secretary.
Rev W. H. Ilsley will preach at the
Union church northeast of town next
Sunday afternoon. Special revival meet :
ings will begin there Nov. L, Rev. S. A..
Ferguson, Of Marion, Iowa, assisting.
Rev. w. H. Ilsley began meeting at
Grown Chapel Wednesday evening of
this week, to continue till near the end
of the month. The services at that
point will be in the evening next Sun
day instead of the afternoon.
There will be the usual service in the
Presbyterian church next Sabbath morn.
ing. Owing to the special work at
Grown Chapel, there will be no service
in the evening. Arrangements will be
made not to omit evening services after
! mat DAY.
On Sunday last two interesting ser
vices were held at the nj. E. church.
Morning at IL the house was we'll filled
and sixty persons were received into full
membership. The congregation at the
evening service packed the house and
four were received into full membership
The Rev. Joseph Stephen will preach
the re-opening and dedicatory services
of the almost new church in kellerton,
Sunday Oct. 81. On Monday evening
he will deliver his popular lecture en-.
titled, "From London to America or the
Ups and Downs of Life on Land and
Sea-"
Rev. M. Noerr returned to his home
in Kansas City, Kas., Monday, after
spending week with his many friends
il this city. He occupied the pulpit at
the Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing, the church being crowded to hear
to most excellent sermon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

You have read OF the cures by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and you should have per.
feet confidence in its merit. 1t will do
you good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

5000, 900 behind Hammar Paint guar.
antee for five years of satisfaction.
Most economical. Best protection to
house owners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Ttke"W eeks' Break -Up-A- Cold Tablets" We
cheerfully refund the purchase price if it fails
to cure, Price 25 cents. w. f. MYERS Il Co,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

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, 1900-10-18

"A. C. Bunser has moved into the fine
new residence which Mrs. j. Roger re-
Gently built ION Church street. 1t is one
Of the incest properties i'll the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Our dress goods. blankets. hosiery
and outings stock is the, largest and
most complete ever brought to Leon.
THE REr HIvr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Geo. w. Baker, Lewis B. Jackson and
A. NJ. Pryor held rousing big demo.
cratic meeting at Reynolds school
house in High Point township Saturday
evening. The democrats in that neck
of the woods are up and coming, and
greatly enjoyed the speeches made by
the above speakers at this meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Cards have been Issued for the we'd
ding of Mr.. Fred Waight and Miss Mar
garet Young, which will be solemnized
at the home of the BRIDES parents, Ma
jor and Mrs. j. L. Young in this city on
Wednesday afternoon, Oct. oath at 5
O'Clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Capt. j. d. Brown last week purchas-
ed 2683 acres of what is known as the
Yankee Roberts farm on west Grand
River from Albert Richards. His pur-
chase includes the house and barn
which are the largest in the county.
The farm is splendid one and will be
occupied by Elmer Brown. This pur-
chase runs Capt. Browns holding of
Decatur county farm land up to over
HOO acres, and it is all good land too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

For SALE-A fine 260 acre stock farm
in Ei)ecatnE county With first class inn
proyements for raising and feeding cat
lie Plenty Of water. Goo,l location.
Terms all cash or half cash down and
balance ON time at 6 per cent interest,
or will trade for smaller iarn and differ
ence in cash. HAMILTON 4 GAMMILL,
e Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

A charming little daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Arm
strong, who reside east of Leon, last
Thursday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

II you want a good reliable watch OF
CLOCK go to Kohler the jeweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

The Decatur County Farmers Mutual
Insurance Co. will hold their annual
meeting at Leon on Saturday, Oct. 81
at o'clock p. m. for the purpose Of
eiecting officers for the coming year
and the transaction of such other bust
ness as may properly come before the
meeting. Let there be full attendance
of all the members.
ROBERT McCAU1I,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Every member of the cast of cold
Arkansaw" was selected with particural
care and all performers of recognized
ability. Opera house Oct. is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

The "Maloney's Wedding" Co. which
showed in Leon Friday night ex perienc-
ed some of the difficulties of show life
Saturday. Their next stop was al
Corning and in order to make connec-
tons II was necessary to drive to Van
Vert in time for the 8 O'Clock train.
The baggage was sent on ahead in the
baggage wagon and the actors followed
lin q hack. The manager dispensed
with driver and the result was thal
instead of arriving at Van Vert on time
Ithey wound up at Decatur and Cher
drove ON to Van Vert only to find thal
they had missed the train and were
lcompelled to drive on to Osceola.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
License to Wed,

The following marriage licenses nave
been issued by Clerk Stockton since
our last issue.
Arthur H.Miils .................... 80
Maud M. Lambert ....... 10
John b. Edwards ..... $50. ................. "a
Alta Gould ........ -. -. ............ Is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

You can soon save plenty of money
by buying your fall and winter goods
at Hamilton 4 Gammill's closing out
sale,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Tomorrow Major and Mrs. j. l..
Young will celebrate the 37th anniyer.
sary of their marriage with family re.
union, at which all of their children and
grandchildren will be present exec pt Mrs.
Carrie Smith, who resides in Chill, S. A,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Geo. Bowman, j. w. Honnold. Abe
Blakesley, E. ]. Sankey, w. j. Sullivan
and Capt. j. d. Brown went to Corvdon
Monday to attend the reunion of the ard
Iowa Cavalary of which they were mem
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
The Leon Commission Co. will pay
you highest prices in cash for poultry
eggs and all produce.

Kohler the jeweler makes speciality
of fine gold soldering such as spectacles,
gold band and set rings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Ladies who take pride in beautiful,
clear white clothes should use Russ
Bleaching Blue. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

seasoned native lumber. posts and
wood for sale. q, b. GaRnNrR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

r he greatest scenic pro ln:.ioa Of the
age-"Oll Arkansaw' big city
show coming. Opera house Oct. Is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

FouND-A lady's glove. Owner can
have same by calling at this Office and
paying for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

J. II. Acton, the bus man, is again
carrying the mails. John Burns holds
the contract to carry them at 500 a
year and there is not enough paw to
justify him in putting on team. Grant
Johns has been carrying them but
threw up the job, so it was turned oyer
to Acton who will carry them in connec-
ton with his bus line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Choice hard winter seed wheat for
sale, 70 miles southeast of Woodland
MIKE GRoGAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

I, sill pay the farmers to take their
poultry, eggs and other produce to the
Ln,n Commission 20. They pay cash.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

will sell or trade a farm Of so acres
one mile and three.quarters from Leon
for an improved 80 acres. This farm
has plenty of water, small fruit and a
good hog pasture. Call on Alice Turner
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

TO be thrice happy, use Russ
Bleaching Blue, don't be deceived by
fraudulent limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

As we have entirely closed out ali
summer goods, we now begin selling our
new fail and winter goods at cost. All
goods new and stylish and best quality
only. HAMILTON & GAMMILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
A Bee Hive Special.

20 dozen ladies winter weight union
suits. Worth 40 cents. While they last
at 2b cents per garment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

A big lot of winter underwear now
closing out at Hamilton& Gammill's.
See them before. you buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

For SALE-A galvanized iron wager
tank holding 3l5 gallons.
MILO MOORE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
Coal and Wood.

Hard and soft coal and all kinds of
wood for sale. See,me beforei contract
ing your winter fuel. I'll save you
money. j. w. BOWMAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

To Break up Cold In One Night
Or to quickly cure La Grippe take Weeks
Break up A-Cold Tablets" We cheerfully I,
Price Is cents. W. E Myers Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Just received Godman's full line of
ladies', misses and chlldrens' calf skin
shoes. Cheaper and better than any
other brand made. The Bee HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

For RENT-The suite Of rooms over
Myers drug store, formerly occupied by
DR.. Dudley. Il. Il. HoRNER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

DIR. D. r. Dudley the dentist who has
been located in this city for the past
year has decided to remove to Garden
Grove, where an exceptionally good
field is open on account of the removal
of DIR. Fyler. DIR. Dudley Is first. class
dentist and an accomplished young gen.
tleman whom we are sorry to see leave
Leon. Garden Grove can be congratu-
lated on his addition to the business in
terests of their town as well as socially,
and we bespeak for him cordial recep.
ton and fattenng patronage, for be
certainly deserves both.
The boys of the fire department have
been refitting up the fire apparatus and
getting it in shape for the winter fires
which are sure to come. A new tank
has been placed on the engine which is
great improvement as we'll as being
considerably lighter. The boys made a
practice run Thursday evening and in
just one minute and thirty seconds from
the time the whistle blew, they pulled
the engine to the cistern at the opera
house corner, set the engine and had
the pumps working. Pretty quick work.
They also tried the new Siamese attach
ment and easily threw two streams at
once over the old Brown hotel, one from
the north and one from the west side.
The boys will make weekly practice runs.
Ella M. Bright, through her attorney
| S. A. Gates, has commenced an action
against Louis Bright for divorce. They
were married on March 4, 1891, and
plaintiff in her petition says she has
ever since deported herself as lady,
and has treated the defendant with the
utmost respect, love and kindness, seek
ing to promote his happiness and per.
sonal comfort, but tina, Notwithstanding
all this he has so far neglected and for
gotten his marital vows and husbandly
duty as to be guilty Of the grossest and
| most revolving acts of cruel and inhuman
treatment toward plaintiff, and has con-
tinued to add ignominy to insult until
plaintiffs heart strings have been almost
torn asunder with grief, remorse and
sorrow; her peace of mind destroyed and
her physical organization so shattered
/ that she can no longer stand the great
strain on her mental and physical or.
ganizations without serious impairment
to her health and danger to her life.
That such cruel and inh uman treatment
consists in part in failure of defendant
to provide for her the ordinary necessi-
ties of life, in using to her and in her
presence vile and opprobrious language
in striking her and accusing her wrong.
fully of unchastity and infdelity to him
She wants divorce and the custody Of
their four children, Lena aged 8 years
Minnie aged years, Raymond aged
years and Leila aged years.
Stops the Cough and Works off tn.
Cold.
| Laxative Bromo, Quinine Tablets cur,
a cold in one day. No cure no pay
Price rs cents.
Il H4.1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Fred Brown, son of Mrs. Kate Brown,
was accidentally shot in the right hand
while playing with some boys west of
town Sunday afternoon. One of the
boys, Whoop sankey, had small re-
yoIver, 22-calibre, and while he was
holding it in his hand Fred took hold of
il and in son manner the weapon was
discharged and the bullet entered the
outside of the middle finger Of Fred's
right hand near the first. joint, passed
through the finger and into the palm Of
his hand, the bullet ranging up toward
the wrist. The wound was dressed by
Dr.. Bowman, the bullet being allowed
to remain IL his hand.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

A party of ten young men came down
from Osceola on their wheels Sunday
and took dinner in this citv.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Smith, of Woodland township,
Tuesd morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

w. A. Allbaugh has purchased the
Star Dairy from Harmon Mckinley who
resides on the farm which Mr.. Alipauph
recently purchased from E. b. McClel.
land just east of town and made his
first delivery Tuesday evening. He ex-
poets to move on the farm as soon as il
is convenient and will make a model
dairy farm out oft. Mr.. Mckinley is
as yet undecided where he will locate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

BE sure 10 get Kohler's prices on
watches, clocks, jewelry and repairing
bt fore Investing in that line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

With you soon in all its vast ntirety,
fresh from city triumphs-"Old ,Arkan.
saw!" Opera house Oct. is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
Coal.

Hard and soft coal always on
hand at bottom prices.
Arnold & Sigler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

will continue to bake home made
bread and cakes for all who desire them,
in addition to carrying on the regular
bakery business. Mrs. l.. F. ROBERTS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

The Bee Hive are Offering nobby
line of mems suits at $500, $500 and
$7.5G and boys suits at So 25, 81 so and
SIS 90. These are red hot bargains.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
Democratic Meetings.!
GEO. ". BAKER.
Saturday, Oct. 20, at 1880 D. M
Union School House.

6. r. RINEHART, of Newton.
AT LEON.
Wednesday, Oct. "a, at 7:3Op. m,
AT LAMONT.
Thursday, Oct. Is, at 1880 o. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Filemon Shields, the little Filipino bow
brought home with the 5lst Iowa by
Will Shields from the Philippine Islands.
passed through Leon Friday on his way
to Kansas City, where he enters col
lege. Mr.. Shields has regularly adopted
the little fellow and will give him first.
class education. He is an exceedingly
bright little fellow and very anxious to
secure an education. Since coming ia
this country he has made rapid D, opress
and talks our language readily.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

cold Arkansaw''- you laugh and then
you cry. Chicago papers say: "The
igreatest scenic comedy-drama of the
age" Opera house Oct. l8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

The first suit brought by F. M. Gun.
ningham. the tax ferret who had a
contract with Decatur county to collect
dellnxuent taxes and taxes on property
which had not been given in for taxa.
ton was tried last week at Corydop,
The suit was brought in the name OF
Decatur county against DR.. E. Glenden.
ming, guardian of the estate of Hazel
WATSON, the amount claimed as taxes
being $ll87 As. The defendent demur.
red on the ground that the present laws
repealed the former laws on this cues
ton and Judge Towner sustained the
demurrer and taxed the costs to the
plaintiff in the case.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Full stocklof mems and boys cloth
ing just received at the Bee Hive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

About twenty people went from Leon
to Lamont last Thursday to hear Gov.
Shaw speak. The meeting was held in
large tent and was quite well attended.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

For SALE-A good secondhand hard
conl stove for sale cheap.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Cast q, 8
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

f Saturday was pay day on the X. & w.
and the employees in this city had their
purses filled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Stops the Cough and Works off the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo, Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure no pay
Price rs cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
K ohler the jeweler.

y. =. Horner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

For reliable watch and clock repairing
90 70 Kohler the ieweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

ROBERT MCCAULL,
Secretary
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18
THE CHURCHES,

Evangelist Billy Sunday is holding a
series Of protracted meetings at Villisca.
On Sunday next Oct. 81, the Rev. w.
N. Hosier, of Osceola, will preach morn.
ing and evening at the M, T., church,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-18

Orlean molasses at Empire Bakery,
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is now
for sale by L. Van Werden.
The silver star., 1900-10-19

Owing methods living,
annoying, painful
hot flashes sending the blood rgng to the heart until
the heart of the Of
following letters
still further what medicine Lydia E. Pnkhas Vegetable
b
Mar
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the
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Monclova, Ohio
taking
after for
The aching the OF womb left
for believe will ms"NRs
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all said
dizziness
all Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
they would
When
Pfnkham medicine belief
stated letters published
positive
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The silver star., 1900-10-19
ALANouAoE LESSON.
Some Common Word. Are Used Too Frc-
quently.

Some Common Words Are Used Too Frc-
quently.
A Harvard professor, after telling his
class In composition never to use got
ten," added that most persons should
use get" and got" about one-tenth
ns much as they do. Is he not right?
Get means to acquire, to gain, or
to procure. 1t Is used correctly in such
sentences as Get understanding" :"
please get my books II have got 1t
for you from the shelf" He is getting
what you want" and also in the
idioms-to get ut, TO get away, to get
down, 90 get home, to get near, to get
on or on, TO get 10 a place, to get the
start. and to get up.
II we restricted ourselves to these
uses Of ''get" we could not be criticised,
but We nre likely not to do so, espe-
cially when we use got with some
form OF ''have." Two mlstakes-''have
got" instead of "have" and "have got
instead OF "must'-arc the most com.
mon.
Get" does not mean to possess. OF
course, we generally possess what we
gain or procure, but we do not neces-
sarily do NO, and get" expresses the
act of acquiring, not the act OF possess
ing. which may follow. Have" Is the
verb that should denote possession, but
how many times every day do we hear
II have got used to express posses
sion? Some one gives us new book.
There IL no effort Of acquiring on our
part, but we say, Il have got new
book" when II have new book"
would he more correct as well as sim
pier and more elegant. This applies Of
course to the other persons nnd num-
bers. Nine times out Of ten, when we
hear "He has GOT "They have gdt."
Have you goty' the correct expression
would be "IIe has," "Tliey have"
Have you?"