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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
Eliiah Davis and Carl Fluke we're al

Elijah Davis and Carl Fluke were ar.
rested Monday and taken before Mayor
Woodland, an information having been
filed by Marshal Pryor charging them
with disturbing the peace Of the family
of Marion Woodland by using loud and
violent language in the street near his
residence. His Honor found them guilty
and fined each Of the boys $40 and
costs. Their fathers do not belisve the
boys guilty and have retained @. w,
Hoffman to appeal the case to the dis
trict court. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Have you seen the new dress goods here?
Are they right9 We have had an immansa
business in this line this spring and guess
you know why. Just now we are showing
some new ideas in the black goods. A few
cho,ce things in p'aids and quite variety
IN the checks and mixtures so popular and
IA to find. All the necessary trimmings
"fl1lngs for the new dress can be had here
100. Come when you can. Glad to show
you whether you buy or not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
MORTUARY.
WILLIAM MERIT wARFoRr

was born May 20, 1869, and died in Leon,
Iowa, March 20, 1900, after five years
of sickness and was buried in the Pales.
tine cemetery March 80, beside one Of
his children who died about four years
ago. He was married April Is. 1894,
to Anna Mckern and to this union
was born two sons. He was kind
husband and was always good to every
one and was respected and honored by
all his friends and neighbors.
His widow and family desire to thank
all their kind friends and nelghbor.
who so faithfully assisted during all thu
long years Of his sickness. They wer'
very good
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
A Hit with playwrltes .

During the tour Of Mr.. Hennessy Le-
royle in the East this season no less
than eight prominen. playwrites sent
him manuscripts Of plays embodying
characters similar to ths famous Hutch
inson Hopper type, SO ably played by
him in Other Peoples Money. = Mr..
Leroyle will play an engagement at
Van Werden's opera house April IL,
1900, which will be the last time he will
be seen here In this clever comedy
having completed ARRANGEMENTS for 9
New production for next season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

NorIcE-All parties are hereby notified
not to hunt or trespass upon our lands,
or they will be prosecuted to the full
extent of. the law. This means every
one, as we5cannot have our stock killed
by hunters. JOHN ALLBAUGI.
W, A, ALLBAUGH,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
1.-The strenoth Of Twentv Men ,,

When Shakespeare employed this
phrase he referred, of course, to healthy
able-bodied men. If he had lived IL
these days he would have known that
men and women who are not healthy
may become so by taking Hoods Sar
saparilla. This medicine, by making
the blood rich and pure and giving
good appetite and perfect digestion
imparts vitality and strength to the
system.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

The revival meetings proved too
strong for the Markee Family musical
concert Monday night. Only about a
dozen went to the opera hall and their
money was refunded and no entertain
ment was given.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

After being without a town marshal
for whole day Mayor Woodland on
Saturday morning appointed A. M.
Pryor marshal for the term of one
month. The new marshal starts In
right by making crusade against the
many sidewalks in need Of repairs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

At the Kohler millinery headquarters
now owned by L. f. Sheldahl you will
find the largest and finest stock Of cor
| rect millinery in Decatur county and al
prices 25 to SO per cent. below all com
petitors. Opposite postoffce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

An information was fled b fore JUS
tice Beck Friday evening by Wilbur
Cochran, charging W. E. Main with
larceny in selling revolver he had Dor.
rowed from Cochran to cigar maker
employed by the McClelland Cigar Co.
Constable Bert Warner served the war
rant on Main and when he was brought
into court, settled the matter by paying
for the revolver and the costs and he
was discharged. He drove to Van Vert
that night and took train for Chicago
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
a strong Attraction.

One of the strongest attractions that
appeared last season was Hennessy LIE.
royle in "Other Peoples Money!" and
the management of Van Werden's opera
house takes pleasure in announcing that
this fine attraction has been booked for
date soon. MIR. Leroyle is said to he
PLAYING to S. X. o. everywhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

1t is reported on what appears to be
good authority that the X. & w. and
@. b. & @. tracks will be connected at
this place about May lst and through
train from Des Moines to Kansas City
inaupurated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Leon thea,er goers are in luck for tc-
night Manager Van Werden made a
happy hit when he secured the Ottum-
wa date for Hennesy Leroyle in "Other
Peoples Money" The company CO mes
direct to Leon from Fosters opera
house in Des Moines, and you will not
have an opportunity again to sc, this
great play. Don't miss 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

While the family of Jonathan Hamil-
tor were attending church Sunday even
ing burglars entered the house and
stole Mr.. Hamilton's pocket book con-
tanning between $500 and 5000 in cur
rency and number of valuable notes
and mortgages. There is no clue what
ever to the burglars, but it is thought
to have been committed by some one
familiar with the premises.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

The two little sons Of A. D. Sears, Of
Center township, last week sold to
Ralph Baker two pet lambs, one year
old which weighed 345 pounds and fol
which Mr.. Baker paid them the neat
sum of 5000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

have arranged with II. Mckinley to
carry full line of my bread, pies and
cakes, with his milk wagon. You can
thus secure fresh bread etc. delivered at
your door same day lis baked.
32-2t j. B. MCGREw,
Citv r. kerry
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

S20o 900 behind Hammar Paint guar
antee Tsr, FIVE years Of satisfaction.
Most economical. Best protection to
house owner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Justus Brown, who has been doing
the baking at the city bakery in this
city went to Lamont last week and has
started a bakery in that city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

You can get the best warm meal or
lunch in the ci ty at Pat chs restaurant.
He carries full line of tropical fruits,
fresh oysters, confectionery and choice
cigars. Patch knows how to treat you
right. 20-lOt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

When you want bright, lasting shine
put on your shoes in an artistic manner,
call ON Buck Peugh, at the Hotel Leon.
He gives the best shine black or tan in
Leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

100 acres of good farm land in Eden
township, l4O acres of meadow and pas
ture, 10 acres timber. If you want a
good farm cheap see me now, j. j..
Hall, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

If you are looking for the largest and
best breeding jack in the county, don't
fail to see the Matthews jack, Big Dan.
Enquire at Stout & Matthews livery
barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Cures dizzy spells, tired feeling, stom-
ach, kidney and liver troubles. Keeps
you we'll all summer. Rocky Mountain
Tea taken this month. 35c. Ask your
druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Mayor Woodland has received all Off
cial invitation to attend the Dewey Day
celebration in Chicago. 1t is an elabo-
rately engraved invitation, and if pos
sible Mr.. Woodland will ottond.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Losr-An open faced, nickle watch.
The finder will be rewarded by returning
same to THE REPORTER office. The own
err values it as a present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Mrs. e. NJ. Kohler on Monday sold
her stock of millinery goods to l.. E.
Sheldahl, of Des Moines. Mrs. Koh!er
will continue in charge for time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

C. M. Axes purchased magnificent
black draft horse, six years old. from
Simon Goodman, of Center township,
Saturday, paying $135 for the animal,
and he was worth every cent of it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

she that seeks tinds.' He that
takes Hoods Sarsaparilla finds in its
use pure, rich blood and consequently
good health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

The Iowa Steam Laundry is the largest
and best equipped in Iowa, j. A. Caster
is agent. Send on Tuesday, deliver on
Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Full blooded Light Braham eggs at
so cents per setting. Leave orders at
j. "A. Casters grocery. J. D. WILLIAMS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

For RENr-8O-acre farm in Center
township. See j. 7. Harris.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

The extremely low prices were sensa-
tional at the Kohler millinery opening
last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

The following marriage licenses have
been issued the past week.
w. H. Hendrickson 26 to Otta Orfield
10.
VIM. s. Horning ~ to Pearl Belts 20.
q. w. Dodge 80 to Ella Barnett 25.
C., b. Golden "a to Nelley Dillley II.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Ladies who take pride in beautiful,
clear white clothes should use Russ
Bleaching Blue. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
ned Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit g. b. Steadman,
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. Il
caused horrible ulcers that no treatme lis
helped for 20 years. Then Buckle n
Arnica Salve cured him. Best pile cure
on earth. 25 cts. a box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by l.. Van Werden, drug
gist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

have twenty head of good brood
sows for sale. J.. N. McDoNoUeH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

At the Christian church next Lord
Day the pastor will preach as follows:
Morning, TheService of Conservation"
Evening, preaching Jesus"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Miss Florence Oney has been very
sick the past week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Seasoned native lumber. posts and
wood for sale. G. E. GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
EA co Flour.

EACO Flour.
Don't fail to attend the big special
cash bargain sale at The Fair next week
1t requires no experience to dye with
Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Simply boiling
your goods in the dye is all that's nee.
essary. Sold by w. A. Alexander and
l. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

For SALE-Almost-n new 10 foot exten
sion dining table. Mrs. +. E. THOMPSON
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
The Talk OF the Town.

The non irritating athartic-Hood s
Pills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
L A co Flour is best.

The Fair next week. Big special cash
ale
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
SEATS NOW ON SALE
Russ Bleaching Blue at Casters.
Have your hat trimmed at Kohler's.

Buy E AC 0 Flour at Casters. :.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

John Wilson ST.. and his daughter, Mrs.
w. T. Kelley and children, came down
from Humeston Tuesday and will again
take up their residence in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Mrs. j. B. Horner, of Davis City. passed
through Leon yesterday. returning from
Abba, where she was called by the illness
of her sister, Mrs. Geo. w. Stamm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Mrs. A. M. Haag. of Pleasanton. passed
through Leon last I thursday on her way to
St. Charles. for visit of a few weeks with
her mother and other relatives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

persons having friends visiting them or
knowing ofstrangers visiting In the city
will confer great favor upon the Editor
by informing him either in person or by
nOt0l
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

How about the spring jacket? You ca
buy one here for $34 Or you may buy on
at $50. Whatever the price it's not hish
But the price isn't the most importan
thing about jacket. 1t must have styIe
and finish a"a fit. These are all tallol
made and are sponged and steam pressed.
after they leave the machine They are
probably more styles to show you to-day
than there will be again this season. 50
come as soon us you can. Well show
them to you st your convenience whether
you want to buy or not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Mrs. L. J. wainwright returned to her
home at Winterset Tuesday after visiting
a few days in this city with her sister,
Mrs. ]. @, Stockton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Mrs. W. H. Farmhouse returned to her
home at Garden Grove SatuIda after
visiting few davs In this city with her
daughter Mrs. Frank Matthews.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

d. Mccoy departed Tuesday for King
fisher. Ofla., where his son James has
been for 4 coaple OF months. They will
engage In the livery business tn that city:
8 Edd, Brown, of Hastings, itsd oycr
Sunday in this city with the nily Of hi
brother Or. a. Bro wn. He eeapti-
ft,i n0lo at the anndnY WG ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-10-13

ra~oss nius via wsst sbo~ Ha.ts
Malor aurtuu Ltlhs. kuooa rsw
use uill will eiuss bls show season iu
Oklaaoua After tuu, uf tho trpl
tlfj 600 tbe hu,k islaud aud aauta a
hu oiil dlsUaud aud ~ iutu wlutsi
lusstei probably 10 this atY IlIs
matter la uut yot tettlsd but hla suu
sial uuauagsi ib here looking .ttsl lt
lhe futr sruuuda aro aulgut,l as tb,
place ts hsgO.s thu property aud tus
live atula
Tho elbows rauto tu OAlaL.ua I. aa
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lu unirhasha .u. kiughaat, ~. uuth
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FAILED 10 ACCEPT
A, 4 N. Regents Refuse 10
Allow Contractor
$500 Extra.

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noe 'ees.ye tlo ugo 1ow hufary Ua'ld
iug recently completed atI ot,ll~ater
Che toAfd wsut oslg 90 auiiNats'
Ihu,sda aaa today uoI,gao ha'uss
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terieeed 10 appears thai tha plans
wsrs oLangea aone N bat 4u1 tbeac GA
tras afe put la iuf 1uis amount Ib,
architect toucaft, dJ Ellie tLo eou
tfactor. elAi,na. instructed nlm 10 90
ceFtata thiags aad sac board ooaid
pay fsf lt Tho ba4ii rut4aad q. So
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to pay The contract price iuf tnu ma
serial nsld sud tha A0tk ia makluk
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The New Clothing Store
Announcement


We take pleasure lu announcing t0
zoe people OF Guthrie that ue uIu
shortly opeu very cumpIet. NEW
clothing store iu tte Ismtth buudmg
hrst door east oi l,smsaya. Every dollar
OF olf stock will be absolutely new mauuiac
tured for us by che best makcrs ior The tall
trade of 1900 4ud will contaiu the cop notch
of excellence in material style ut nuish aud
wearing qualltiea Our stock Will include
merchandise from the ioweat price up To- the
hneat made iu Mems aud Boys buits over
coats odd Pants. Furnishing Goods Hats.
Caps Traaks Valisea. ,t,.
All goods will be- marked lu plain ngures aud
sold uniformly at ONE PRICE TO an alike.
We will opeu aud be ready tor busineaa about
October 20 This paper Will contain the
iatcst pews ot the New store
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Out bltuhs ,au Us lelied upon 40 absolutely cor
t,,t r,I,es ou application in any quantity
uuui / 60 100000 Address
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-25
Cable Notes.

Arrangements are being completed for
the establishment of a Russian consulate
in Canada.
DR.. Lieber. the leader of the Centrists,
or Clerical party, in the German Reichstag,
is i'll with the grip.
Criminal proceedings have been begun
against the German comic paper Simpli-
cissimus for cartoon entitled. I'm
heaven"
The American musical play. "The Belle
of New York. will be presented in Berlin
next summer in English, with an Amer
lean ensemble.
The Vossische Zeitung claims that the
German sugar trust is now fully estab-
lished and that 260 out of the four hun
dred sugar refineries in Germany have
joined the combination.
The curtailing of the programme Of Ger
man court festivities because the death
of the mother of the Empress. the dowager
Duchess Of Schleswig Holstein, is expected
daily. has occasioned numberless heart
burns among the court attendants. The
duchess, however, may live another week.
Last evening the German Emperor at
tended lecture on the battle of Rosbach,
fought Nov. 3, 1857, between the Prussians.
commanded by Frederick the Great and
the combined army Of the French and Aus
trians, and in which the latter were de-
feated with severe loss. The lecturer was
Major Dickhut, Of the general staff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-25
REPORTS FROM GEN. OTIS.
Minor arrangements with Filipinos-
Ports Opened to Trade.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-General Otis
reported to the War Department to-day
that the western coast OF the island Of
Panay is now open for trade and that the
coast OF Laguna de Bay and the neighbor-
ing sections Of the country will also be
opened to unrestricted traffic by the end
of the week. He also reports several
minor engagements with the Filipinos In
which the American arms met with the
usual success. The enemy lost heavily
and large amount OF ammunition was
captured. General ous's dispatch is as
follows:
Macarthur. from the 10Th to the 3d.
Inst, reports four minor engagements, in
which i've insurgents were killed and sew
ersti wounded AID captured He also cap
tured Few rifles and other property; no
casualties. Major Bishop Thirty-sixth
Infantry. in north Zambales with a detach-
ment or sixty men, attacked two insurgent
companies, killed nine. wounding and cap
turing fourteen and secured twenty-five
rifles. several thousand pounds OF ammu-
milton and two horses with equipments;
casualties. three men wounded, one seri-
ously.
General Young reports that in the action
OF Steever. Third Cavalry. against General
Iino's force in the north. he inflicted very
heavy loss on the insurgents, twenty-eight
being killed. He also reports that Dodd's
troops attacked the insurgents near Santa
Lucia and killed six: no casualties
The enemy which evacuated Santa Cruz
Il supposed TO be on the eastern coast.
That city has been In our possession the
last two days. 6chwan is believed 10 be In
pursuit.: no late report from him. The
coast OF Laguna de Bay and neiehborine
sections or the country will be opened to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-25
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
Delegates Listen to Brief Address
by President Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The members
of the National Board of Trade called at
the White House this morning and paid
their respects to the President. Governor
Stanard, the chairman pro tenn, speaking
on behalf of the board, delivered an ex
tended address to the President, in which
he outlined the desires and purposes of the
board concluding in these words: eve
congratulate you, Mr.. President. on the
prosperity of the country and the success
of your administration.
In replying the President said: II cam
not conceal the pleasure it gives me and
the honor feel in this call on the part of
the National Board of Trade, representing
as it does great and varied and important
interests of our country. l rejoice with
you all upon our universal prosperity, and
L trust that prosperity may be long con-
tinued to the American people. Its con-
tinuance will very much depend on the
wisdom and conservatism of the business
men of the United States. We shall re-
ly upon them to help us to solve the great
and momentous problems to which your
chairman has referred in the hope that
their settlement may not only be to the
highest interest of the American people,
but for the highest good of those who by
the fortunes of war have come within our
jurisdiction and care.
on reassembling c. B. Murray, of Gin
cinnati, made a report TO the board on
the subject of crop reports by the Agri-
cultural Department, in which IL was sug-
gested that the department should secure
information by cable in regard to the crops
in Europe. He suggested that there might
be more expedition in reaching results, and
also that more attention be given to re-
ports on minor crops.
By a large majority the board recon-
mended TO Congress the establishment of
another executive department to be known
as the Department of Commerce and In
dustry. Senate bill 73S was favored. Res
olutions were also adopted favoring leg
islation in the interest of the merchant
marina