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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Hlah Point.

.Edd Alexander is in this part of the
country selling Kimbal organs.
Willis Aten is preparing to begin his
duties as census enamerator June l.
His district comprises High Point and
Center townships.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. II. Bledsoe drove
over to Leon and attended the r. A
M. banquet Wednesday evening. They
returned home Thursday.
There will be Sunday school at Growl
er every Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
Frank Warrington's new house is
almost completed.
There is prospect of an average crop
at present of corn and all kinds of fruit
Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank Warrington at
tended ( the graduating exercises al
Garden Grove.
Some parts of the country are need
ing some repairs on the roads as thu
late rains did considerable damage.
Headache and dizziness are quickly
cured by Morley's Little Liver Pills 70,
Bilious People, They arouse the TorpiG
Liver, work OF the BILE and cure
Conatipation. One dose. Sold by
i, Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Dies on a Train while Enroute Il
Davis City.

From the st. Joseph Gazette we CLEAN
the following account of the death of
Peter F. Poole, for many years a resi-
dent of Decatur county, who for several
years has made his home at Bryant,
Mo. At the time Of his death MIR.
Poole had started to spend the summer
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Blakesley near Davis City. The Gazette
says:
"While OH his way to spead the sum.
mer with his wife and children at Leon,
Iowa, P. F. Poole, aged and decrepit,
died suddenly on the O., B. & O. train
from Kansas City just as it was entering
the yards yesterday morning at 9:45
O'Clock.
Death came quickly and no one dis.
covered that the man had passed away
until after the train had stopped at the
Union Station. Il. w. Atkinson, a bag.
gageman for the Brown Transfer COM
pany, is probably the last man who saw
Poole alive. Atkinson boarded the
train at Florence and noticed that the
old man acted as though he was sick.
One of the passengers in the coach in
passing out after the train had stopped
at-the station noticed that he was dead.
Coroner Richmond was notified and
ordered the body taken to the Heaton
undertaking establishment where an
inquest will be held some time to-day.
The coroner is waiting to hear from
some of the deceased's relatives before
holding the inquest. They were mott
fed at once but as they live in the
country it is not likely that they re-
ceived the message in time to reply
yesterday. A message is expected early
this mo, ming, however.
Poole had been in Bryant, Douglass
county, for some time. Among other
effects found on his body was letter
written by his daughter Lille, and adj
dressed to him at Bryant. The letter
indicates that the family is in poor cir
cumstances but urges the father to come
home and spend the summer. He was
about 70 years of age and was formerly
farmer near Leon. He was also an
agent for nursery at one time.
Death was evidently the result Of heart
trouble.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
An Ancient Belief.

The ancients believed that rheumatism
was the work of q demon within man.
Any one who has had an attack of sci.
attic or infiammatory rheumatism will
agree that the infection is demoniac
enough to warrant the belief. 1t has
never been claimed that Chamberlain
Pain Balm would cast out demons, but
it will cure rheumatism, and hundreds
bear testimony to the truth of this
statement. One application relieves the
pain, and the quick relief which it af.
fords is alone worth many times its
worth. For sale by w. A. Alexander,
druggist,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
on5 M.. E,iaaa

| Mr.. and Mrs. EIDE and sd
Osceola Saturday to visit frien
Mrs. Rose Parnell, of Chico go, came
last week for visit with her many old
friends at this place.
The decoration day exercises are to
take place Wednesday afternoon. Rev.
Ilsley will deliver the address.
The eclipse of the sun was observed
by most everyone here Monday morn.
ing.
A movement is OH foot to get w. A.
Sunday the evangelist to hold series
of tabernacle meetings here this sum-
mer. He has intimated that be will
probably be able to come the latter part
of July.
Willard Boyd, of Leon, came Friday
to visit few days with Lutte Clark.
The K. P.'s will hold their decoration
services Sunday. Rev. Allen Judd will
deliver the address,
j. S. McCaull, of Minneapolis, was IN
town over Sunday visiting his parents
Mrs. Sinsabaugh, of Humeston, was in
town Sunday.
Mrs. Chamberlain csme over to Wei.
don last week to visit her sister, Mrs.
Maggie Stearns.
Jennings Knapp started his ice wagon
again last week.
A new roof is being put on the house
occupied by Dave Parr.
Miss Zoe Boyd returned to her home
in Leon Tuesday after visit of several
days in this city with the family of M.
w. Sutherlen. Walter and Miss Laura
Sutherlen went home with her for an
extended visit.
Frank Hampton will move in few
days into the house in the Tiffin Bank
addition lately occupied by F. g. Wood.
The Tffin Bank will soon be thing
Of the past. Authority was granted last
week to organize the first National
Bank in Garden Grove and the Tiffin
Bank will soon be National Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita, l. 7. He writes: "Four bot
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for yeare. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give
her no help; but her cure is complete
and her health excellent" This shows
what thousands have proved, that
Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier
known. It's the supreme remedy for
eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils
and running sores. 1t stimulates liver,
kidneys and bowels, expels .poisons.
helps digestion, builds up the Strength.
Only 80 cents. Sold by L. VanWerdeh,
druggist. Guaranteed. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Tuskeego.

Sam Brown Sundayed with Lee Eos.
dick,
Ethel Bowman spent Saturday and
Sunday at home.
Bertha Ray.is staying with her aunt
Mrs. Marshall.
vida keown spent Saturday and Sun
day at home.
Chas. Mahornay spent Saturday and
Sunday at Lamont.
IL Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett spent Friday at
Eda Scott's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burchett, OF Westerville,
spent last weeknwith their daughter,
Mrs. J. Il. Beard.
Everett Payton Sundayed with Mac
: Fesdick.
Mrs. Will Turner and little daughter,
of leon, came Monday to visit her par.
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Ashburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olsten spent Sunday at
Mr.. Elsbury's. 4.
Mrs. John Brown and Eta Percy
went to Leon Thursday.
A. and Maud Payton were the guests
of Mr.. Ashburn's = Saturday evening.
John Allen and wife spent Saturday
and Sunday in Lamont.
Mrs. Ross spent the past week visit.
ing,in Leon.
iiMesdames spitznogle and Ballinger
spent Saturday in Lamont.
-. Miss Huitt, Of Leon, spent last week
oenAdH.sss
y N1esd aihes Turner and A shburn spent
sunday and Monday at Sam Turner's.
Helen Brown closed successful term
q school south of this place Friday.
: Ice cream. and cake " serYa6l and a
3. q f0ut TINS place u Gig III atees,,
ance. <
The U. B. quarterly meeting was bel
at the Advent cl1lnntn Saturday an
Sunday. Sew - ordinant
of baptism Sun0. -
Nellie Ashburn B. h,
sister Mrs. G. Percy
May Elsbury returned ~ 8
from Alton where she has been visifir
her sister Mrs. Frank Gray.
Rev. Curtis spent Saturday and SUI
B day at Rev. Paron's.
j. Buoy and wife, of Lamoni, yisite
Rev. and Mrs. Beard Monday.
John Brown and wife called at Mr.
i Piercy's Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
ALlfe and Death Elqht.

Mr.. w. A. Hines of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure after meas
les induced serious lung trouble, which
ended in consumption. had frequent
hemorrhages and coughed night and
day. All my doctors said / would soon
die. Then I began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consum ption, which
completely cured me. l would not be
without it even if it cost $500 bottle.
Hundreds have used it on my recon.
mendation and say it never fails to cure
throat, chest and lung troubles" Reg.
ular size Soc and 500. Trial bottles
free at L. Van Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the District Court of Iowa, in and for
DECATUR comfy. August term. 1900.
plaintiffs,
H. A. Thomas. o. P. Davis, Luther g. Foster
ct al. Defendants.
To H. A. Thomas and Q. P. Davis. the above
You are hereby notified that there is now on
file In the ONCE OF the Clerk Of the District
Court OF Decatur County. Iowa, the petition
Of the plaintiffs aforesaid, claiming Of you the
dollars, as money Justly due from you. and
interest thereon at eight per cent. from the
first day OF October, A. D. 1899. for:am0unt due
on three Promissory notes OF LutaierG Foster
Smith. Jeremiah N. COPELAND, dated september
9Th, 1888 one for S3164 3 to g. E. Ellsworth ard
Z. q. Jones payable in installments zone for
383.69 TO Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust
peiier Savings Bank and Trust Company,
with eight per cent. interest. and praying
for the foreclosure OF q certain mortgage given
TO secure the payment Of said notes on the
Northwest Quarter and West Half Of the
ship sixty-seven go, Range twenty-five (s5)
Decatur County. Iowa, and for costs including
attorneys fees and alleging that the defend
ants 81. A. Thomas and o. p. Davis have or
claim to have some lien upon or interest in
said premises which is inferior to PLANTING
No personal Judgment is asked against II, o.
ThDmas and o. r. Davis. For full and COM
plete statement OF plafntins' cause Of action,
see petition. IA
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon Of the second
day OF the term Of SAID District Court Of de.
cAtur County. to be held on the 9th day of
August, A. D. 1900. o default Will be rendered
against you and Judgment rendered. thereon.
+ Oft Attorney for PIatntingl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Homeseekers Excursions Tickets.

To nearly all points in the United
States on sale at all ticket offices of the
Chicago Great Western Railway on the
first and third Tuesdays of May and
June, at the very low homeseekers rate
of one fare plus $500 for the round trip.
Tickets good for return within 81 days
from date of sale. Persons contemplat.
ing trip will save money by calling on
any agent of the Chicago Great Western
Ry. and obtaining detail; information
regarding the homeseekers rates, or adj
dressing +. H. Lord, g. p. 4 7. A. l13
Adams St., Chicago. 34-9t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
A pleasure and a DUTY.

consider it not only pleasure but a
duty owe to my neighbors to tell
about the wonderful cure affected in my
case by the timely use of Chamberlain 8
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. l
was taken very badly with fux and
procured bottle of this remedy. A
few doses of it affected a permanent
cure. take pleasure in recommending
it to others suffering from that dreadful
disease. w. Lynch, Dorr, w. Va.
This remedy is sold by w, A. Alexander
druggist,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Items of Interest as Reported by Our Correspon-
dents from Surrounding Towns and townships.
Burr Oak Ridge.

Mrs. McCa!la, Comstock and Miss
Carrie Mumpower spent one day last
week with Mrs. Chastain.
Miss Mumpower returned to her home
at Mt. Ayr Saturday.
Miss Allen closes two months school
at East Eden Friday with literary ex-
ercises in the afternoon.
Mr.. Horney and wife visited at Van
derpool's Wednesday night.
j. w. Walton got horse crippled in
the wire.
Bill johnson and family went to
Woodland Wednesday.
Several from this vicinity attended
Memorial services in Leon Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
"The Noblest Mind

The best contentment has," Yet
however noble in mind, no man or
woman can have perfect contentment
without physical health. The blood
must be kept pure and the stomach
and digestive organs in good order.
The best means for this purpose is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t promptly cures
all blood humors and eruptions and
tones up the system.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Free complexion seautifIer

We want every lady reader of THE
REPORTER to try Dwight's Complexion
for .t the toilet let table: Ill l. i pure and
always want it. Price SOC. To induce
a trial Of IT we will for SHORT TINE
ONLY SEND FREE a full size, Fifty Cent
box ofitto every lady who will send
us her postoffice address and 1Oc. to
pay for packing and postage. Only
one FREE box to each address. Cut
out this notice and send it with your
order at ONCE, to ID. w. CUsTER q Co.,
Huntington, w. Va. 22.1yrs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

F.lfOllday night.
Harry Tuttle's new house is almost
completed. What next?
Harve Wilson went to- Leon Saturday
on business.
John Strong closed very successful
term of school at Good Hope Friday.
Banker Shaw and wife visited Ovel
Sunday at Pleasanton.
Joe Hampton delivered wool at Wei
don Monday.
Mesdames Bower and Mcpherson, Of
Weldon, we shopping in this city Mon
day.
Mike CARRIER was visiting in this city
Sunday.
Ben Hall and A. l.. Bedding were in
Leon Monday on business.
Mr.. Jennings and family have moved
to their old home in Cedar Falls.
E. A. Rea, of Corydon, had business
in Van Vert and Tingley Monday.
Mrs. Joe Edwards is very sick.
H. Straley cut a finger quite severely
with hand ak Monday.
R. E. Ball has new driving team.
VIM. Branscomb is visiting with his
daughter Mrs. Crane at Des Moines.
Rev. Monian, of Beaconsfeld, had
business in this city Friday.
James Edwards, of Tennessee, had
business here Friday.
Chicago Gardner had business in this
city Monday.
7. L. Breckenridge is sick with rheu-
matism.
Prof. Conwell was shaking hands with
friends here Friday and Saturday.
Memorial services were held here Sun.
day. The G. A. r. met at the school
house where they formed in line and
escorted by the Van Vert Cornet Band
started to the church. At the X. P.
hall the Knights fell in and helped to
swell their ranks. Rev. Garwick deliv.
cred the memorial sermon and after ser.
vices ali returned to the school house
and listened to patriotic speech by
Lewis Holt and were dismissed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

For growing colts Raven Food puri.
fies the blood, regulates the kidneys,
cures scours and exterminates worms.
1t cures colds, coughs, distemper, pink.
eye and heaves in horses. It is good
for overworked horses and old horses,
and prevents mares from dropping theil
colts prematurely. Try dollar box; nc
cure no pay and money refunded. Fol
sale by W. L. Barry, Harness Shop,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Last winter during an epidemic Of
iwhooping cough my children contracted
the disease, having severe coughing
spells. We had used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy very successfully for
|Icroup and naturally turned to it at that
l|time and found it relieved the cough
land affected a complete cure.-John E
Clifford, Proprietor Norwood House.
Norwood, n. Y. This remedy is for sale
|iby w. A. Alexander, druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Raven Food is positive cure for chick
en- cholera, roupe, gapes and all dis.
eases of poultry. It regulates the
bowels, blood and digestive organs;
produces bone, muscle and larger fowl
and makes hens lay eggs in winter.
Young chickens will grow rapidly free
from disease. Try dollar box; no cure
no pay and money refunded. For sale
BY W. L. Barry, H harness Shop, Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
General Federation Women's Clubs

General Federation Momen's Clubs.
Milwaukee, Wis.,, June As, 1900.
For this notable gathering the Chicago
Great Western Ry. will on June 2-5 sell
through excursion tickets to Milwaukee,
good to return June II Tor June 30 on
payment of SO cents) at one fare plus
$500 for the round trip. For further
Information inquire of any agent G. g..
". Ry. or address F. H. Lord, q. .aP. 4
T. A., ll3 Adams St. Chicago. 4O-lt
1t will pay the farmers to take their
poultry, eggs and other produce to the
Leon Commission Go. They pay cash.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
He Fooled the SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson, O., after suffering IS
months from rectal ffistula, he would die
unless costly operation was perform.
ed; but he cured himself with five boxes
of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the surest
pile cure on earth, and the best salve in
the world. 25 cents box. Sold by L..
Van Werden, Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

In all stages of Nasal Catarrh there
should be cleanliness. As experience
proves, Ely's Cream Balm is cleanser
soother and healer Of the diseased men,
brane. 1t is not drying nor irritating,
and does not produce sneezing. Price
SO cents at druggists or it will be mailed
by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren street, New
York. Upon being placed in the nos.
trils it spreads over the membrane and
relief is immediate. It is an agreeable
lcllrn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Garden Grove.

The graduating exercises of the high
school class held at the opera hall last
Friday evening called out very large
attendance. The principal part of the
program was lecture given by Judge
Towner which was the best ever deliver.
ed in Garden Grove.
The annual reunion and banquet OF
the high school alumni occurs at the
school house Friday evening. About
fifty invitations have been issued.
Prof. Drake went down to Leon Sat-
:urday to close contract for q dwelling
house there. He will move in a short
time.
The annual memorial sermon was
preached at the ME-. church Sunday
morning to large congregation by Rev.
w oodward. The G. A. II. Post, and Re.
lief Corps attendinga as usual id a body,
Ira Miller has bought the two west
|grnomn "a m y. A, Ar Cfoorns
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

The following is list OF letters remain
ing uncalled for at the .postoffice In Leon
Iowa, for the week ending May "a
Mrs. ]. P. Case, j. B. Anderson, Mr.. A.
K. Sears, Mr.. H. L. Haner.
In calling for the above please say tad
vertised. JOHN LEDGERwOoD, p. M
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Red prlnce 1874.

The shot favorite" among horse rails.
ers. We challenge any horse in south.
ern Iowa to show better lot of colts.
For terms or other information see :
FRANK MATTHEWS. Lann.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
PETER F. POOLE

was born in Washington county, o.,
June 30, 1889. He moved with his par
rents to Decatur county, Iowa, in the
spring of '55 AMI settled in Morgan
township near Spring Valley. He was
married to Margaret E, Pitman on Mch.
p, 1865. To this union were born six
children, two sons and four daughters
viz: Mrs. Orpha Blakesley, Lille, Alma.
and Grace. Mary and Thomas died at
the age of 4 and % years respectively
preceding the father to the better
world.
He united with the Missionary Bap.
fist church at the age of fifteen years.
and remained firm in the faith until
death. Shortly after he came to this
county Bro. Poole united with the New
Salem Baptist church. Some years
'afterward Baptist organization was
perfected at Union school house near
where Bro. Poole lived, he. was chart
er member of this organization. Short
| ly afterward he returned his member.
,ship to New Salem. Bro. Poole was
elected to the office of deacon in the
New Salem church in 1886. He was
also faithful worker in the Sunday
school. He moved with his family to
Wright county, Mo-, in the fall of '95.
He departed this life May %, 1900, 9:45
10. m. on the c., B. & @. passenger train
No. Ill, just as the train entered the
station at St. Joe, Mo-, while on his
way home.
| Funeral services were conducted May
l|26, by Rev. w. H. Hamilton at New
l'Salem church. The deceased was ten
|'derly laid to rest in New Salem Gene.
l'tasgAgel 70 III Tie resurrection morn.
He leaves wife and four childre
land one brother to mourn his departure
Inlay God who tempers the mind to tn
shorn lamb so temper the sorrow i
their hearts that they may say .'.H
doeth all things well.'' Let us die til
. death Of the righteous, let my last en-
pe IKE his. j. I. r.
E May Gods blessing, attend our friend
and neighbors who SO kindly assiste
and sympathized with US in our la,
bereavement.
Mrs. E. NJ. POOLE AND cH1LpRE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Ia Does Coffee AGREE With You.

A lady writes: 'sThe first time made Grain-O
I did not like It but after using II for one week
nothing would 'lndnce me 70 go back TO coffee. y
benefit. Get a package td.day from from your your
grocer, follow the directions and you will have
la delicious and healthful table beverage for
Hold and Young 15c. and PC.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

An Iowa exchange says: "On the
arrival of twins in family recently a
little miss exclaimed: "i'll just bet
mamma discovered them on bargain
counter, or She Wouldn't have bought
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
FArmers .Remember.

That you have an opportunity to pat
ronize the largest and best breeding
Mammoth Jack in the county. In Leon
the entire season. For terms enquire at
Stout & MATTHEWS, Barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

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, 1900-05-31
Annual Meeting. First Church. OF
Christ, Scientist,

J! Boston, Mass, June 3-5, 1900.
For the above meeting the Chicago
Great Western Ry. will on May 81 to
June 5th, sell excursion tickets on the
certificate plan, good to return June 9Th
at fare and one third for the round
trip. For further information inquire Of
any agent G. g. w. Ry or address 4. n.
Lord, q. 2. 4 T. A., lib, Adams St.
Chicago. 4O.lt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Mel Evans returned from his trip in
Kansas Saturday evening. He was &C.
companied by his daughter, Mrs. Steven
Varga, who had been visiting her broth
ers in the s'Sunflower ."-Lamoni
Chronicle, .@
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Annual Meeting of Supreme Logs A. o. d.
one fare plus e2.O0-Dates Of sale June 8, 2. IL
and l1-Llmit 81 days. 80 -
National Democratic Convention, Kansas
City, Missouri, July 4.-Rate one fare-Dates
of sale July 2. and 4-Limit July 9th.
For particulars call on G. NJ. Ketcham, agt,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Try eraln.ol TRY 0raln.o,

1Ty VIAtn'VI 1Iy VIA1MsOJ
Ask your Grocer to show you package OF
;GRAIN-O. the new food drink takes the place
iof coffee. The children may drink it without
injury as we'll as the adult. sAll who try It, like
it, GRAZING hss that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Java, but 1t ID made from pure grains
and the most delicate stomach receive It with
- u the price u coffee. $780, and
Icka9c. s.cldshy4 tHnsf2R&S - :,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
0AeToRTA.
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NOTICE.

! ] am still on hand to cry sales in De
catur and adjoining counties. Twenty
years experience fits me to do the work
to the satisfaction of every one. Iwar
rant my work. All that is necessary i.
to drop card to Decatur, Iowa. Bo,
65 and I will answer.
S. Y. HARGER, Auctioneer.