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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Joke on Conductor Morrison.

Last Saturday Conductor VIM. Nor
rison, who is known by almost every
man, woman and child between Charlton
and st. Joe, had rather a novel exper-
fence with passenger on his new run
from Des Moines to Abba, to which he
was recently transferred after being on
the Charlton branch for more than
twenty years. When his train pulled
out from Des Moines there was on board
venerable grandmother enroute to her
home at Bethany, Mo. When Conduc-
tor Morrison came through the train
taking up tickets the old lady smiled
over her glasses as she handed him a
ticket reading from Des Moines to Beth.
any via K. & w. to Leon. Morrison
adjusted his glasses, looked at the ticket
again and said: "Madam, you are on
the wrong train. Didn't you hear the
brakeman when he came into this car
and shouted that this train was for
Albia?" 'Yes, herd him, but saw
you on the train; and / knew you had
been conducting to Bethany for nigh
onto forty years, and didn't care what
the brakeman hollered, for knew that
| if stuck to you, you'd turn up at the
station at Bethany in good time, and
I'll just stay by you till we get there. :"
"Uncle" Bill has reputation as gruff
conductor, but on this occasion he had
to smile, and sure enough the old lady
staid by him. He didn't do thing but
take her on to Abba, pay her board
over Sunday and bought her ticket
as far as Leon where her ticket became
good, and as she boarded the train he
gave the main line conductor orders to
see that she got there all right. A pas
senger who came over the Abba branch
the first of the week says Morrison is
row wearing a big placard front and
rear, reading: 81 don't run to Bethany
or any other place on the south
branch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28


Bill Rhea was visiting at Humeston last
Friday.
John Parrish went to Corydun Monday
on business.
Mark Grimes was a passenger for st.
Joe yesterday.
DR.. D. r. Dudley had business at De-
catur yesterday.
]. F. Kane, of Lamont, had business in
this city Monday.
Ed Sharp returned from short visit at
Bethany yesterday.
Fred Edmiston was passenger for
Davis City Monday.
H. j. Culver, of Garde Grove, was
Leon visitor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Sullivan were at
Davis City last Friday.
II. ]. Clitchfield, of Weldon, was in Leon
last Friday on business.
G. @. Beck was a Grand River visitor the
latter part of last week.
DR.. H. r. Layton had profession al bus
mess at Pleasanton last Saturday.
l. N. Clark, w. A. Brown and son Neal
were fishing at Davis City Monday.
Miss Flossey Lindsey went to Van Vert
last Friday for a short visit with rela tives.
Mark Shaw, of Van Vert, was tt ansact-
ing business in Leon the first of the week.
W. II. Weller, of Davis City, was trans
acting business in this city last Thursday.
Attorney V. R. McGnnis had legal bust
ness which called him to Creston Tuesday.
Harry j. Vogt and sister Henrietta,
were passengers for Des Moines vest erday
DR.. H. r. Layton had professional bust
ness calling him to Davis City last Fri
day.
Miss Jennie Schenck went over to Deca-
| tur Tuesday to visit few days with rela-
tiyes.
Walter Hebener departed Friday after
noon for Creston where he expects to
work.
Ed. H. Sharp went to Bethany last
Thursday for visit with relatives and
| friends.
j. q. Prichard, of Princeton, Mo-, was
in Leon the first of the week visiting
friends.
| Mrs. H. ]. Close returned last Saturday
from short visit with relatives at Mt
Pleasant.
Miss Eva Hemilrich. of Charlton, visit
ed friends in this city the latter part of
last week.
Frank Davenport, of Des Moines, came
to Leon last Friday on visit to relatives
and friends.
Rev. z. w. Reeder went to Turo last
Saturday and occupied the pulpit in that
city Sunday.
4 Mrs. G. G. Beck and children returned
last Friday from visit with relatives at
Il Grand River.
i Misses Margaret and Helen Young went
i to Van Vert yesterday returning on the
Il G. M: Keller left last Thursday for St
n Joe, where he goes to look after some real
n estate business. :.
A Mr.. and Mrs. F.. ,Warga went to Davis
City last Saturda6 to visit their daughte,
Mrs. A. p. Dorm. g
Misses Henrietta and Charlotte Vog,
returned last Friday evening from a short
visit at Davis City.
L Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rhoades~ returned
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Thompson and ye
editor and wife returned Tuesday from
two weeks outing at Camp Leon, West
Okoboji where they occupied DR.. Lay
toms fine cottage. All of the party re-
turn in fine spirits but considerably tam
ned. But that's nothing to the big fish
stories they can tell. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
A. Caster who were of the party stopped
at Jefferson on the way home to visit q
few days with Mr.. Casters uncle, Mat
thew Caster, who will be remembered
by some of the older residents. Camp
Leon is one of the prettiest places on
the lake which is conceded to be one of
the finest summer resorts in the United
States. While at Spirit Lake we met
w. T. Wood. formerly of this city, Hho
is clerking 10 grocery store in that
city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

The Young Peoples League of the M.
E. church gave delightful reception at
the home Of Miss Nettie Bowman, Mon
day evening and about one hundred and
sixty members responded to the invita-.
ton. The beautiful lawn was hand
somely decorated and music was fur.
nished by the Mando lin Club. Master
Willie Hogue rendered two very pretty
selections on his violin. Refreshments
consisting of ice cream and cake were
served.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Mrs. J. G. Stockton, who has been
seriously i'll for couple of weeks, died
last evening at 2:3O O'Clock. She had
been unconscious since Saturday and
did not know of the death of her sister,
Mrs. James Coffin, who died on Sunday.
These sorely afflicted families have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire COM
munity. At the time of going to press
arrangements had not been made for
Mrs. Stockton g funeral.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Capt. j. d. Brown went to Humeston
last Thursday to attend the funeral of his
cousin J. N. Taylor.
Miss Wilma Custer, of Bethany, Mo-. is
in the city visiting her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Biggs.
Rev. and Mrs. r. W. Castor went to Van
Vert yesterday, where Rev. Castor will
ofticiate at wedding.
afternoon from Golden, Col, where he
had been attending school.
Mrs. John Merwin returned yesterday
from an extended visit with Mrs. +. w,
McCaull at Darlington, Mo.
Mrs. Lyss Gibson and children, of New
Hampton. Mo-, came to Leon Monday on
visit to relatives and friends.
Butler Ellis came down from Des
Moines Monday, called here by the death
of his sister, Mrs. James Coffin.
Mrs. l.. Van Werden returned from Des
Moines last Saturday, where she had been
attending the musical convention.
Mrs. M. j. Warner left last Th ursday for
Ellensbury, Wash. where she will make an
extended visit with her son Clyde.
Mrs: F. H. Matthews and children re-
turned Saturday from visit with rela-
tives and friends at Garden Grove.
Mrs. ]. A. Edwards. who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. A. j. Allen, re-
turned to her home in Abba yesterday.
Miss Eva Hemilrich returned to her
home in Charlton yesterday, after a
pleasant visit with relatives in this city.
Mrs. G. E. Roberts and son Dick, return
ed last Thursday from visit with her
sister, Mrs. Clarence Jenree, at Charlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coffin, of Wymore.
Neb., arrived in this city last Friday cali
ed here by the death of Mr.. Coffin's mother.
Miss LYDIA Farnes returned from Des
Moines Tuesday where she has been for
some time visiting her sister, Mrs. w. F,
lew.
Miss Lois Sankey left last Friday after
noon for Des Moines, where she will enter
sity.
Miss AIDA Grofford departed for Des
Moines Monday where she will attend the
summer school at Highland Park Col
lege.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ". Myers returned
from Des Moines last Saturday where they
had been attending the musical conven-
ton.
Frank Davenport, of Des Moines. spent
the latter part of last week visiting his
mother, Mrs, 8. j. Davenport, east of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. WI. Dorm left last Sat
urday for st. Joe where they will visit for
q month with their daugpter Mrs. e. @.
Bruce.
Mrs. ]. F. Penniwell went to Derby
last Thursday to visit her daughter, Mrs
r. F. Throckmorton and see her new
grandson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orr Sanv, of Chicago, ar
rived in this city last Thursday, on a visit
to DR.. and Mrs. H. r. Layton and nume-
roes friends.
Mrs. w. 81. Delk returned to her home
in Osceola last Friday, after very pleas
ant visit in this city with relatives and
many friends.
Mrs. Ella Hogue and son Ralph, re-
turned last Thursday from Des Moines
where they had been attending the music
al convention.
]. w. Gardner, Mrs. Annie Curry and
children went to Humeston last Saturday
to visit few days with the family Of
George Gardner.
Mrs. Susie Clinkingberd returned to her
home at Ridgeway last Friday after q
pleasant visit In this city with her sister
Mrs. A. McClelland.
NJ. Mayer and son Harry returned from
Chicago last Thursday where they had been
with the remains of Mrs. Mayer, who was
taken there for burial.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

In viewing the new Improvements in
Leon it is interesting to see how s. w.
Hurst has refitted the old Patterson"
place in upper Leon. Why some haye
said it looks better than when first
built. 1t is worth looking at. Hurst
is soon to open several lines of business
there and after July 18th it will be head
quarte' 8 for National Democracy. Tons
of reading matter will be given away
and all are invited and welcome. Hurst
will mix in some business by loantng
money, selling farm or town lots etc.
Go and see him. Pretty lively place,
and is liable to get red hot. You are
cordially invited to call at the "Board
of Trade"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Hon. Samuel Alschuler, of Aurora ILL.,,
wac nominated for governor by the III
inOis Dem ocrats at the state convention
held at Springfield, Tuesday. Mr..
Alschuler is one of the most popular
democrats of Illinois and stands an ex-
celnent show of being elected this year.
He is cousin of the late Mrs. M. Mayer,
of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

In the item concerning Mrs. Garrett
1ibson we stated that she had recovered
from her mental arrangement when
released from the asylum, but in letter
from n. E. Kelley we learn that she was
Released by order of the board of insane
bmmissioners, and was recorded as
hnimproved.'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Blind Claude will give musical
entertainment at the M. E.. Church
Friday evening, July 6. He is only 5
yeas old but musical wonder. This
little musical wonder went blind at the
age Of seven months, from paralysis of
the optic nerve. Admission 10 and 20
y cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

The K. & w. freight was running on
the Q track yesterday morning, the
switch being completed where the roads
cross, and were distributing ties along
the new road bed which was completed
last week. A large force of men are
now at work laying ties and steel and
putting in the switch at the depot. The
work is being pushed as rapidly as pos
sible, and in few days all trains will
run into the @ depot. This will be of
great benefit for the travelling public and
citizens in general, as all of the business
for both roads will be transacted at one
depot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

]. H. Bowman, an experienced hote
man, formerly of Leon, who lately ha.
been managing the Logan house at Des
Moines, came Tuesday to take charge o.
the Commercial house. He retains s
B. Johnson as porter.-Mt. Ayr News
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Milton Parsons was thrown from a
horse Monday and the bone in his left
arm between the wrist and elbow was
fractured. DR.. McAllaster dressed the
wound.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Drs. Layton and Brown performed a
surgical operation on Mrs. @. Nj. Lindsey
Monday to relieve Cyst of the abdo-
men. The operation was very success.
full and the patient is recovering rapidly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

]. T. Mitchell VS.. F. Il. Croker plant.
if in his petition alleges that he pur-
chased the Ohio House at Garden Grove
for 81 600, deed to be conveyed to him
March l, 1899. He alleges that defend
ant has failed to carry out contract and
asks that the court convey property to
plaintiff and damage in the sum of $500.
Raney & Simmons attorneys for plant
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

l60 acres of good farm land in Eden
township, l40 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, 1900-06-28

Rev. Harry Bennett, living west of
~Ieon was pleasantly surprised last Sun
day by the members of the Palestine
Sunday school who drove from the
church with well filled baskets. About
ninety-five did justice to the good things
set before them. Bro. Bennett being in
poor health and not able to attend the
Sunday school his many friends thought
it would do him good to meet with the
school at his home. The afternoon was
spent pleasantly with prayer, songs and
social conversation. The friends pre-
scented Bro. Bennett with many nice and
useful presents. The families and MEM
bers represented are as follows:
Messrs.. Mesdames and children.
Hill Swanson
Powers Deck
! S. n. AXES Rex
Frank bennett Umphress
W p. Axes W. Marshall
ECOx Rex
b. Parker Hillfiker
Misses @ q
Ida Holmes Ollie Wells
#. Thompson Bennett =!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

yOryille the year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. LATE Weaver, was badly bitten by
yhis dog last Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

"Skeet" DERRICK and 8. E. Benefel
purchased the Sam Patch restaurant
Tuesday and opened up for bueiness
yesterday. Both gentlemen are good
restaurant men and. no doubt will do a
splendid business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Little George Boone severely burned
three fingers of his right hand yesterday
by failing to let go of a fire cracker
quick enough.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Ladies' fine shoes, stylish and good to
wear, only $l.25 at Hamilton & Gam
mill g.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

500 men wanted to drill for the Rough
Riders on the 4th Of July. See Q. NJ
Axes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

f. ]. Sankey was necessarily using
his crutch the first of the week on &C.
count of painful blood boil on the end
Of his limb which has been amputated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Man is like unto harp and Osteopa
thy the skilled musician who by hi.
manipulations produces 'sweet and
healthful harmony.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Japanese Buckwheat fine $l.OO per
bushel Ref. ?. NJ any Bank or business
man in Osceola Iowa.
42.3t Taos. j. MASON. I.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

The Davis City Advances charge that
this paper published the report of the
small pox case near that town for the
express purpose of injuring the Modern
Woodman Log Rolling on July and s.,
is to silly too need a denial. THE RE
PORTER has a reputation for Publishing
the news Of the county and when we
gave the facts in regard to the Davis
City small pox case, they were given
merely as news, the same as vas done
when there was small pox IN this city
several months ago. The Advance says
there has not been a single case of
small pox in Decatur county, and
thinks it's opinion will stand against the
local physicians and the state board of
health. But Editor Wickes' opinion
does not go for very much in Decatur
county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Dressmaking, south side of the square
zone door east of the furniture store.
'rices reasonable. If
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

There is but one Russ Bleaching Blue.
Three times within a year the courts
have suppressed fraudulent limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Remember the special train on the K
4 w. June 80, for Ringling's circus
Fare ST .25 round trip.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

On the 4th of July the postoffice will
be open in the morning from z to and
in the afternoon from IL to 3.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

A. @. Goodrich's special car was at
tached to the K. & w. passenger trail
last Thursday going to GAINESVILLE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

The newest, latest styled and bes
wearing shoes are at Hamilton & Gam
mills, and they sell them at cost.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

The best assortment of cutlery in
Decatur county is in the north window
at WALLACE. & HORNER's,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Any party wishing to purchase resi-
dence property in the best location ir
Leon enquire Of T. +. Horner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

All babies which are brought to entel
the baby contest on July 4, must be
under one year old.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

FouND-A heavy cane, which the
owner can obtain by calling at The
REPORTER Office and paying for this
notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Osteopathy adjusts the human ma.
chine when out of order, and nature
effects cure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Blind Claude at the NJ. E. church
Friday evening, July 9th. Admission
10 and Is cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Preparations.
F. ]. HONNOLD.
Excursion on X. & w. June 80.

Don't fail to see Axes Rough Riders
on July 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

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, 1900-06-28

For RENr-4O acres of blue grass pas
ture. Call on or address E. ]. Springer
Decatur City, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

For SALE-About a dozen head o
choice yearling Short Horn bulls.
A. ID. SEARS Il Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Money to Loan on improved farms q
81 and per cent. interest for 5, + to II
yearstime. F. VARaA &SoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Coal.
Hard and soft coal always on
hand at bottom prices.
Arnold & Slaler.

w. w. Powers, who is drilling VIM.
Biggs' deep we'll was down about 27O
feet yesterday evening, drilling in blue
clay having passed through ledge of
rock about fifteen inches thick yester-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
PURELY PERSONAL

persons having friends visiting them or
K16wing of strangers visiting in the city
will confer great favor upon the Editor
by informing him either in person or by
note.l
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

A special meeting Of the city council
was held Tuesday evening at which it
was definitely decided to extend the
big city sewer which now terminates on
10th street near the residence of Ii. L..
rullis to point near the bridge on
Poplar st. northeast of G. E. Gardeners
new residence and they have advertised
for bids for the work, the surveying for
which was done last week by Il. III. Peck
the X. q w. civil engineer. The ques-
ton of allowing the out-houses at the
court house to be connected with the
towns sewer has been agitated for some
time, and at the last meeting of the
board of supervisors they agreed to nay
the city $1,000 for the privilege providing
the sewer was extended. When COM
pleted the city will either lay pipe line
from their we'll at the old mill property
east of town and put in a dynamo to
pump the water, or arrange with VIM.
Biggs for water in case it is secured in
his deep well now being drilled, and
furnish the county with an ample sup.
ply of water for system Of water works
at the court house. A big supply tank
will be erected and mains laid on the
square, which will be big accommo
lation to everyone, and also furnish
water in abundance in case of fire
The work of extending the sewer
will he pushed at once, the bid,
for the same being opeLed at the mex
regular imaeting, July 5th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

See US when you want barb wire Q
nails for we will save you money.
WALLACE & HORNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Coal.

Hard and soft coal always o.
hand at bottom prices.
Arnold & SIgIer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Il
John Rumley, the Decatur township
farmer, met with d serious accident
shortly after noon yesterday which will
main him for life. Some time ago some
one gave him dynamite. cartridge
which for long time he carried around
in his pocket and then lost it. A few
days ago one of his children found the
shell and brought it to tile house. At
dinner Mrs. Rumley told her husband
she wanted him to throw the cartridge
away as she was afraid to have it around
the house for fear the children would
get hurt Mr.. Rumley took the cart
ridge to throw away, but before doing
so picked little of the, dynamite out
with nail and threw it on the cook
stove to amuse the children when it
cracked. He continued picking at it
and throwing the small particles on the
stove until finally he dug out more than
usual and when he threw it on the stove
chain of fire followed along where the
dust had dropped and ignited the cart
ridge which he was holding in his left
hand. 1t exploded with deafening
report, tearing off the end of his thumb
and index finger. He came at once to
Leon to have his hand dressed and Drs.
Brown and McAllaster found it neces-
sary to amputate the thumb and index
finger at the first joint.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
License ito Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued 10y Clerk Stockton since
o,,r In ;,o,,o.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Teachers examination will be held at

the following places:
Van Vert, July 80.
Grand River, July Hip.
Weldon, July 1914.
Davis City, July 1917.
Pleasanton, July 1919.
Lamont, July 20-2l.
Decatur, July 23-N.
Garden Grove, 25-26.
Leon, July, 27-2S.
Teachers are requested to bring their
certificates in order that the CO unity
superintendent may determine what
branches they will be required to TAKE
in examination. j, A. McINroslt I,
County superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Special prices on lawn mowers while
they last at WALLACE & HoRNER's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Don't forget to hear Blind Claude at
the M. e. church Friday evening, July 6.

The baby show will be an interesting
exhibit in Leon July 4th. All babies
must be under a year old.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Now For the 9TH!
Observation-Disclosures
Shirt Waists.

This the greatest Shirt Waist stock have had 1t
embraces the choice, crisp styles with not hold
amongst them. Prices soc, 75c, $l00, $l25 and
$l35 Plenty Of Collars, Belts and Ties in the late
styles to top off the Shirt Waists and at economical
prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Take day off and spend the 4th in

The Big Parade on July 4th will be
worth coming miles to see.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

See Joe L.. Warner, the north side
jeweler, for all kinds of cleaning and re-
pairing. AL work guaranteed and.
aasices lowest in, the ci$sI ~-uan..,,.sxssssi