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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
PROGRESS OF JESTER CASE.
Witnesses Testify to Some Peculiar Ac-
tiOns of the Defendant

Witnesses Testify to Some Peculiar Ac-
tions of the Defendant.
NEW LONDON, Mo-, July 24.-The
third week of the trial of Alexander
Jester began yesterday with A. NJ.
Martin of Indiana on the stand. He
swore that he first met Jester on the
streets OF Webster, Ind He made ar
rangements to meet Jester at InGianap-
OILS and accompany him overland to the
Jester farm, near Wichita, Kan. Wit
ness described their journey through
the state and the property Jester had,
much OF which corresponds with the
property of Gilbert Gates. Witness
also swore that between Fort Scott and
unlontown, Kan, Jester burned up a
trunk This is supposed to have been
the trunk belonging to the missing
Gates.
Mrs. Street. TESTERS sister, relating
alleged incidents of the defendants life.
said:
/" At one time. while his wife was i'll,
ne kicked her viciously in the side, al.
most killing her He treated his chill.
dren cruel, repeatedly beating them
into insensibility
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
OFFICIALS CONFER ON CUBA
Fix on Time For Holding Election to For.

FIX on time FOR Holding Election to For.
mulate Independent Government.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-It is under
stood that the president and General
Wood have agreed on Sept l5 as the
time for holding the election in Cuba
Tor delegates to the constitutional con.
vention that is to be called for the pur.
pose Of formulating a constitution for
an independent government for Cuba.
On the return of General Wood to Cuba
he will confer with the leaders of the
Cuban people as to the details of the
election and what restrictions. if anv.
should be placed upon universal SUI
frage in the island It is now hop,d
that the constitutional convention will
be held before the end of the year and,
if possible, as early as Oct. l6. There
is no doubt that any constitution that
may be formed will be scrutinized care.
fully by the president and possibly by
congress before it is allowed to 20 into
operation, for it is the settled convic.
ton OF the officials that Cuba should
not be permitted to make treaties with
foreign nations, except through the
United States, nor should the people
be allowed to involve the island in debt
unless authorized to do SO by this gov.
ernment ~ s-s.-.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Chicago live stock

CHICAGO. July +-Cattle-Receipts, 5000.
generally steady; natives best on sale TO-DAY !:
three carloads. $3.50; good to prime steers, S. Is
gDo.7o; poor to medium s4.6Oap5 10: selected
feeders, sts5g47o; mixed stockers. ss.Oops. IS:
COWS. &C ss,ooso4.oo; heifers, ss0otg5.0O: Gamers
s2.OOg2s0; bulls, So 1904 6O calves. "a bOcas 5o
Texas fed steers sas595.l5: Te xas grass
steers. S3,4O(9+25: Texas bulls, $2.5N6s 4O
Hogs-Receipts today ll,OOO: estimated TO-
morrow, 25,oOO; left over, $500; best grades
steady. Others lower; top. s545: mixed and
butchers. s5.l595.45: good to choice heavy
70 70 'So9o4o: @ rough heavy. s5.oU(952O; light
s5.20tG545: bulk of sales s5.2505 4O Shsa,,
Receipts. 1900; str ong; lambs weaker.
good to choice wethers. s4lO(04S5: fair 10
choice mixed, s3.0O(@l 90; western sheen
ssOog4so: Texas sheep. $sOOp40O; native
lambs, s40ogo5 80: western lambs, s5OoQ5. 90
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Chafree a Major General.

WASHINGTON, D. O., July so.-The
president today appointed Brigadier
General E. R. Chaffee, who is to com.
mand the American military forces in
CHINA, major general of volunteers,
to make his rank commensurate with
his command. Although General Miles
recommended that Major General Bates,
now in the Philippines, be assigned to
the command of troops in China, the
president is we'll pleased with the pro-
notion of General Chaffee.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
CREsCEUs BREAKS RECORD.
Makes the Two Fastest Miles Ever Trot-
ted by Stallion.

41A"Aes ehe Two Fastest Miles Ever TrOt-
ted by a Stallion.
CLEVELAND, July 24.-Five thousand
people attended the Grand Circuit races
on the opening day. The great race of
the day was the 2:O9 trot. In the first
heat Tommy Britton had the pole and
John Nolan and Cresceus were fighting
for place. At the half Nolan broke
badly. going back to the rear Grattan
Boy was sent after Cresceus and the
finish was a hot one, Cresceus going
under the wire in 2:071s In the next
heat Cresceus led all the way around,
making the first quarter in 3O1a, the
half in 1:o21a, the three.quarters in
1874 and the mile in 2:0634. Nolan got
down to steady work in the second heat
and he covered the last half in 1927,
but he was too far behind to oyertake
and pass the leader. In this race Ores.
ceus went the two fastest miles ever
trotted by stallion and he made the
fastest mile by stallion in two years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
CITIZENS OFFER PROTEST.
Residents of St. Louis Grow Tired of the
Street Car Strike

Residents of St. Louis Grow Tired of the
Street Car Strike.
ST. LOUIS, July 21.-Neither the st.
Louis Transit company nor the street
railway mems union has sent reply to
the letter of the citizens arbitration
committee, suggesting arbitration of
the differences between them
Chairman Wilson of the citizens
committee said: "We have decided to.
call mass meetings in every district in
the city to protest against the continu-
ance OF the strike and the boycott,
These small meetings will appoint dele
gates to general mass meeting that
Will be held soon in some suitable rlace
to make the protest general
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
LOOKS DARK FOR YouTsEY.
Witness Details Incident Prior to the
Killing of Governor Goehel

witness Details Incident Prior to the
Killing of Governor Goebel.
GEORGETOWN, KY, July 24-The
court room was only about half filed
with spectators when the Powers case
was called yesterday Lieutenant ohm
Ryan. an officer in the Barbourville
military company, was the first witness.
He said each morning crowd OF from
boO to 6oO mountain men occupied the
yard in front of the legislative building.
Witness had conversation with Yout.
sey the day before the assassination
Youtsey said Goebel had to be put out
OF the way and he (Youtsey) had 500
which he would give for that purpose
and knew 10 or 10 others who
would also contribute to such a
fund Youtsey also said Goebel
could be killed from the executive build.
ing, that the assassin could escape
through the basement and never be
detected He said the job depended on
Goebel being killed Fifteen minutes
before the assassination witness saw
outsey and the latter told him he
wanted 20 or 80 men to accompany
him to the executive building Con-
tlnulng, the witness said:
"4outsey put us inside the executive
building, near the stairs He told us
something was going to happen and we
must remain there. When we started
through the hall I left and went into
private residence across the street from
the building / had been there few
minutes when heard the Shots
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
WAR ON SHEEP is RESUMED,
Colorado Cattiemen Resent the Invasion
of Shepherds From w yomine

Colorado Cattiemen Resent the Invasion
of Shepherds From w yoming.
CHEYENNE, July 24.-News was re.
ceived here Of the slaughter of a band
OF l,500 sheep just across the Wyoming
line in Routt county, Colorado, by a
party of armed and mounted cattlemen
OF Routt county. The sheep, which
were owned by Martin johnson of Raw.
Inns. Wyo., were shot down. The herd :
ers were not molested. There has been
open war between the cattlemen of
Q dorado and sheepmen of southern
Wyoming for several years. The latter
have been warned repeatedly to keep
their f1ocks out of Routt county. Sew.
eral small bands have been driven back
into Wyoming or scattered and wear
ago band of 1000 head was slaugh.
tered by the cattlemen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
GRAIN MARKETS WEAKER.
Depression Was General, Owing to Lack

Depression Was General, Owing to Lack
"fOntside support.
CHICAGO July 24.-Bearish foreign news
and an apathetic outside attitude were largely
responsible for weakness in wheat today, Sep.
5emoer % closing l1a(Glssc under yesterday
Corn clio ed lG1lsc down and oats Va de.
pressed Provisions at the close were un.
changed to &c down. Closing prices:
WHEAT-Aug.. 7434c: Sept. 75l4c
CoRN-Aug., 3ssseuSs1ac; Sept, 3s14(gsssSc.
OATs-Aug., 2227sc; Sept, 2alsc
PoRK-July, sll.sO: Sept, $ll. .921s
RIBs-Sept.. s6.95: Oct. *69Ot1o6. .9slS.
LARD-Sept.. s6774a; Oct, $esCQ8, ,s21s.
Cash quotations: No. 2 red wheat 78i>
97,c; No 2 spring wheat. 7s1ap74ho: No. :
cash corn. seize; No 2 cash oats, 24c.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Kansas City Live StocL

KANSAS CITY, July 24-Cattle- -Receipts. g.
6oo: liberal supply; all desirable steers steady
heavy native steers, s46595.5O: stockers and
feeders. SS.7O(G4,5O: butchers COWS and heif
ers. sslog4s5; Gamers, s25O(93l5; fed west.
erns' s4'ocCgo.S5; fed Texans. s3sO942O: grass
iexans, s5lo94Oo Hogs-Recepts, $500
acSlve' % strong to &c higher: heavy, s5.25(Q
6,S21a; mixed, $5,l5O53O: light So. 1905. 27IS:
pigs A.3SG5.05 Sheep-Receipts, 1000
lambs loc higher: muttons 80c higher; lambs
90 oUg59o: muttons. s375d945O: westerns
sS65(g4l6; feeders. 325a375; culls, ss.50lp3. 25
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
DOUBT HOLDS SWAY
LONDON DlsTRusTs MAcDoNALD's
MESSAGE FROM PEKlNG.

Regards British Minister'S Dispatch as
Prelude to Confirmation of Massacre
Commanders at Tien Tsin at Ouh-Lan-
guage Dithculty Proving Serious
LONDON, July 25.-Sir Claude Mac.
Donald's message, dated July a, ap-
pealing for relief, is regarded in London
as only prelude to the absolute con.
firmation of the massacre. This is the
opinion of the japanese minister here
The newspapers suggest that the Brit.
ish minister's dispatch was held hlck
and released about the same time as
Mr.. Conger's undated message AL.
though the American and British
forces are working harmoniously, the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Rhodesians Attack Boers,

LONDON, July Pa new element
has entered into the South African cam.
paign with the receipt of the news that
General Darlington, with his Rhodesian
force, has had his first fight, attacking
the Beers az carrying their position on
Selous river Monday, after sharp en-
gagement, General Darlington lost
two killed and 10 1vonndad
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
South Omaha Live Stock.

SOUTH OMAHA. July 24.-Cattle-Re
s'4oo: strong 80 shade higher all around !.
native beef steers, S4.5oGo,5O; western steers
s4'ooIg4.6o Texas steers, s3.5004.30; cows ana
heiters, S3. 40Gl5O; Gamers, Sl.50D3 25; stock
ers and feeders, S84ot94.5O; calves, s8.OOlp6 Oh.
Iui, Dulis, stags, etc. 81 5oOi.3O Hogs-Receipts,
I'Voo; steady to shade easier; heavy, S5l2JS(0
5.25; mixed. s5.l21a95.l5; light. S. 1905. Is !:
pigs, s4.50g5lO; bulk of sales, s5l2La(05.l5
sheep-Receipts, $500; steady; lambs lower
yearlings s57S y4.2'; wethers, So 3Ota3 so; stock
sheep. S3.0OQg3.50; lambs, S4.5OSg5.5O
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
MILITIA MAY BE CALLED OUT
ernneut.
Chinese of Rock Springs Fear They VIII
Be Slaughtered For ReYenpa

Chinese OF Rock Springs Fear They Will
Be Slaughtered For Revenge.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July pa num-
Der of outrages have been committed by
foreigners upon the Chinese residents
of Rock Springs, Wyo, coal mining
town, 200 miles west of here on the
Union Pacific railroad, during the past
few days
The state authorities, fearing a
general movement against Chinatown
where more than 800 Cinnamon reside,
ordered several companies of troops to
be in readiness to move to the scene
Probably two companies of infantry
will go to Rock Springs tomorrow, when
martial law will be proclaimed Feel,
ing among the laborers at Rock Springs
against the Chinese is at fever heat, but
the state authorities will do everything
possible to protect the Cinnamon and
prevent bloodshed
NAPERvILLE, Ills, july z4-A case
of wholesale poisoning occurred at St.
Precopius orphanage, near Lisle, by
persons mistaking toadstools for mush.
rooms. The toadstools were prepared
for supper and six of the sisters and II
of the children, inmates of the institu.
tion, were taken violently ill., Physic-
ians have succeeded in saving the lives
of all thus far, though a number are
still very sick.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Negro haplsr Lyncneu.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, July 24.-Eliiah
Clark, negro who assaulted Susan
Priest, a 1S-year-old girl, was taken
from Jail in this city Monday and
lynched near the spot where his crime
was committed. His body was riddled
with bullets. Sheriff Fulghan de-
Tended his prisoner to the last but a
dense smoke from a combination of
tar, feathers and oil fired by the crazed
mob was too much for him and he was
dragged from the Jail and placed under
physicians care. William Vining.
who attempted to rush through the
crowd and up the Jail steps, was shot
and dangerously wounded.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Floods at Onawa.

ONAwA, Ia, July 23.-The Little
Sioux river is out of it's banks at the
Perry bridge, east Of Onawa, rising Is
inches last night and is over some Of
the hay land, The water has not
sre@ d any cultivated land yet. but is
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Fight Duel With Knixes.

DEs MONIES, July 24.-J. O. lobby
and Homer Cook had duel here in the
New York dental rooms last night with
knives and some time later both were
found on the street weak from loss of
blood. Cook received severe stab in
the left breast under the heart and
Toby had several wounds on his head
and body. Neither was fatally wound
ed. The cause of the affair cannot be
learned, as neither will say word
Iowa Will Call For Bids.
DEs MONIES, July 25.-The state
board Of control yesterday decided to
advertise for bids on all Cherokee i'm
proyements together and to do it this
fall, SO that the work may begin early
next spring. Senator Hobart Of Chero-
kee introduced the bill, which resulted
in the unanimous appropriation of
$3.50, 900 to complete the big hospital at
that point. The board plans to adver
tise for bids on the complete work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
BOERS MAKE AFRAID
CUT ROBERTS, LINE OF coMMuNlcA.
TON AND TAKE MANY PRISONERS.
Beers Infios Heasy Losses Upon the Brit
ish at Derdepoort-LordR Roberes' Forces
Are Short of Supplies and Not n Con-
dit;on for Hard Work.

ditson for Hard Work
LONDON. July 24.-Generai Dewet
has again succeeded in cutting Lord
Roberts communications, both by rail.
way and telegraph and has captured 100
of the Highlanders The story of the
federal commanders bold raid comes in
the form of telegram from General
Forester Walker, dated at Cape Town,
Sunday, July %, forwarding dispatch
from General Knox, as follows:
''Have followed commando since July
l6 Hard. sharp fighting at Palmiet-
fontein, July 49, Prevented from pur-
suing laager by darkness. Eight hun
dred Beers found Our casualties five
killed and rs wounded Reached
Vaalkskrantz today. Enemy doubled
back through Paardekraal in darkness.
Shall march tomorrow to Roodevaal
station. Send supplies for 5000 men
and horses; also any news of the ene-
my's movements. I believe the COM
mando consists of 1900 men and four
guns and is accompanied by President
Steyn and both the Dewets.'
General Knox continued: 1.-The wire
and main line of the railway north of
Honingspruit have been cut and also
the telegraph to Pretoria via Potchef.
stroom. According to my information
Dewet has crossed the railway and is
going north. y
General Kelly Kenny telegraphs from
Bloemfontein under date of July 90:
1.-The railway has been cut north of
Honingspruit and supply train and
100 Highlanders captured by the enemy
A large force of the enemy is moving
on Honingspruit. All communication
with Pretoria is cut off. The Second
and Third cavalry brigades are follow
ing the enemy
The London morning papers feel
compelled to reco gnize General Dewet's
clever strategy in battling all efforts to
catch him while constantly harassing
the British lines Of communication.
Only the scantiest details have been
allowed to come through. Apparently
when nightfall stopped the engage.
ment with Colonel Broadwood, General
Dewet's forces divided into small par
ties, one of which cut the railway and
captured the Highlanders, the Beers
afterward reuniting at Rhenoster river.
The latest advices from Pretoria an-
nounce that General Stevenson's brig
ade has occupied Elandsriver, and
that Gen eral Hamilton has occupied
Doornkraal.
Letters reaching London from the
British troops in Orange River colony
assert that both men and horses are
on short supplies and out of condition
for hard work. If this be true there is
little cause for wonder at the fail ure to
capture Dewet and at the apparent par.
alysis of the operations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
IOWA HAPPENINGS.

es MONIES, July 25.-Secretary OF
culture James Wilson was perma-
chairman of the Tama county Re.
Fican convention held at Tama yes
lay. He spoke at considerable
Eth, largely on expansion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Beers Defeat british.

LONDON, July 24.-The Daily Ex-
press has the following from Machado.
dorp, dated Monday, July 3D. "There
has been severe fighting during the last
three days and the Beers have inflicted
heavy losses upon the British at Derde.
poort. Six hundred women and chill
dren from Pretoria, including Mes.
danes Kruger, Botha and Meyer, have
arrived at Bamberton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26

\ f3.77 7-.>.''''1's - 70 " 'to NturUSF
pRLIsGToN, Ia, July 21,-S. p.
ilman has confessed to the author.
Is here that he killed his wife in
Louis on the night of March a.,
y, by smothering her with pillow.
, St. Louis police have been notified.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Pope Confirms the Story.

VEw YORK, July 2l.-A dispatch to
Journal from Rome says: "The
Pointment to the archbishopric of
Hbuque of Archbishop Keane, former
tor of the Catholic university at
hshington. is confirmed by the pope. ;"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
mas Has No Opposition.

;:;;:: gTY, July s5.-Judge Lot
:.: torn Lake will be renom-
.;::: Engressman by the Eleventh
sS. lblicans at the Storm Lake
- today. He has no opposi.
"a nearly all counties in the dis
fave in structed for him,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26
Reunion of Cuban yet.rans.

pEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, July 23.-Ar.
g&ngements were completed to-day for
the holding of the annual encampment
of the Forty ninth Iowa, in this city,
August 7-l5. The encampment will
have reunion features, as this is the
first gathering Of the boys since they
Were mustered out in Savannah, after
i yeral months of duty in Cuba, in
&y. 1899. They will be elaborately
Entertained.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-26

One step won't take you very far,
You We got 10 keep on walking;
One word won't tell who you are,
You We got to keep on talking;
One inch won't make you very tall,
You We got to keep on growing;
One little ad won't do il all,
You've got to keep em going.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-03
Commencement at Decatur.

The Eighth Annual Commencement
exercises of the Decatur schools were
held Friday evening in the Methodist
church. The house was Hastily decora-
ted in the class colcr blue and white.
Over the platform hung the class motto,
"He is able who is willing" The pro.
gram was interspersed with music by
the orchestra composedo j. s. Chamber
lain. Lew Walker, A. A. Pucket, S. Nc.
Crosby and Clarence Gardner. Two
beautiful vocal selections were rendered
by a quartet COMPOSED of Rev. and
Mrs. Fidler, Mrs. Riley and Lew Walker,
with. Miss Pearl Riley as accompanied.
The first Grafton was by w. l.. Wells
on The subject of "Idleness and Power
ty.', The relationship of poverty and
idleness was graphically pictured and
the highway to success eloquently de-
scribed. The business man never waits
for luck. "Push' is his motto, and is
inscribed on many door. He who
wills to conquer never fails.
Bessie Gardner's subject was "South:
Africa The history Of the Boer and
the English controversy, dating back
nearly century, was recounted in a
most interesting manner. A high tri-
UuLo Was Pdlu W tuC lCllklOMS P0GA1OSlSiA
and bravery of the Boer, and to Ameri-
can enterprise, which has contributed so
much to the development OF the coun-
try.
"Mind, the Glory of Man." was the
topic appropriately selected by the next
speaker, j. w. Ownby. The importance
Of mental development, the necessity of
honest effort and the value of time,
were the points made especially promi-
nent and numerous Illustrations from
the lives of prominent characters were
given in support of the speakers views
Isabel Cash followed with an Grafton
entitled 1.-The Present Century" The
speaker described the marvellous devel-
opment Of modern civilization and the
progress of the inferior native. The topic
was an inspiring one and it was treated
in credible manner.
"Power of, Perseverance," by G. o..
Andrews. The speaker cited many ex-
amples from the lines of great men to
show the power of perseverance as an
element of success. 1t was good ora
ton and well delivered.
Prof, Greenslate followed with an adj
dress to the class which made deep i'm
preston. The diplomas were presented
by Superintendent Mcintosh. The ex-
ercises were credit to those having
them in charge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-03
~ Brown.
Ae Physician and Surgeon
OFFICE IN WARMERS BLOCK.

r. r. McAllaster.
- Physician and Surgeon
Office over ". p. CLARK i Co.'s DtoSe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-03

N h. LAYTON,
He Phydeian and Surgeon.
Office Phone7. Rsadeic % phene !,
CRED A. BOWMAN, N. ID.
= Physician and Surgeon.
Office phone 4. Residence phone 80.
Office with DR.. layton
Ohice hours 9 to l2-l to 4-7 70 9,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-03
Prevented a Tragedy.

Timely information give Mrs. George
Long, Of New Straitsville. Ohio, pre-.
vented dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She had
tried many remedies and doctors
but steadily grew worse until urged to
try DIR. Kings New Discovery. One
bottle wholly cured her, and she writes
this marvellous medicine also ,cured Mr..
Long of severe attack of pneumonia.
Such cures are positive proof Of the
matchless merit of this grand remedy
for curing all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Only Scots and 81 90. Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at
L. Van Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-03
Municipalities.

VIM. H. Vanpelt and EVA Mckee
were married by the writer at the home
of the BRIDES parents in Franklin town
ship, Decatur county, Iowa, April %,
1900 at high noon. There were NUM-
Der of friends and relatives present.
After the usual congratulations we all
partook Of a sumptuous feast such as
the women of Franklin township know
how to prepare The bride and groom
are well and favorably known in this
part of the county. May God bless
them. E. j. BLAIR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-03
.MATRIMON IAL.
PICKER -vALENTINE,

Edward Picker and Miss Hattie Val
entine were married at the home of the
grooms parents in this city last evening.
The young couple have been employed
at the depot hotel for the past few
months and the groom will still be in
their employ. The friends of the happy
couple extend congratulations. - Chari-
ton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-03

Within the past few days. there has
been large number of wolves killed in
Ringgold county. On last Friday,
"Nigger Ben" the champion volt hunt
er of Decatur county, was in Mt. Ayr
with nine cub wolves which he had
in the eastern part Of the
county. On Monday, s. II. Heaton of
Jefferson township brought in eleven
cubs, and on Tuesday w. NJ. Halter
man, Of Monroe township, captured
eight more. The bounty is 81 per head.
Nit, AYR Record.