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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Invitations have been issued for
swell masquerade hop at the K. P. hall
on Christmas night. 1t is under the
auspices of the Amusement Committee
Of the K. 2. lodge and promises to he a
big success. All masquers must present
their tickets at the door before being
admitted. general admission of Is
cents will be charged all spectators, but
it will well be worth the price. Music
will be furnished by Mrs. G. E. Gard.
ner's peerless orchestra.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Angora yarn at l24 cents ball. That
is the price we will sell you either white
or gray. Don't wait, better buy supply
now. THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

and sister in this city. He will return 4,
Cnlcago Jan. LIST to resume his duties. III.
is taking special training course to tit
himself for buyer.
Mr.: J. A. McAllaster, son Oscar ard
daughter, Mrs. Minnie Isenhart, of Spiyev.
Kas., arrived Saturday evening and NJ,
visiting at the home of his brother-ip-lay
l. Z. Fulton, southeast of town. Mary
years ago Mr.. McAllaster was a resident
OF this county, his father being one of Tia
early settlers and owing fine farm th,s
side of Garden Grove. He left Decat,r
county twenty.eight years ago and :,
greatly surprised at the many improyl.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

LosT-A pocket book containing
$1,000 on the road between Leon and
Decatur. Finder leave at this Office
and receive reward.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Members Of the classes Of 1897, 1898,
1899 and 1900 are requested to meet at
the court house Friday evening at 1880
O'Clock to arrange for their Sd Annual
Alumni Reception. Lou BELLS, Pres.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Drs. Layton & Bowman performed the
operation removing cataract from the
eye of Hiram Hatfield, of Eden town
ship Tuesday. He is probably the old
est settler in Decatur county and
we'll along in years. His eye has been
troubling him for long time and it is
to be hoped the operation will give him
relief.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Mokanna Temple No. 66, D. o. K. K.
held ceremonial at Osceola last eve
ming, at which large band of Tyros
crossed the burning sands.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

The ladies of The Century Club will
entertain their husbands at tea to-mor-
row evening at the residence of Mrs.
j. A. Caster,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

There are quite number of our sub.
scribers who have promised to bring us
wood on their subscription. Tie roads
have been very bad for the past two
months, but are again getting passable
and we need wood. Those who wish to
pay their subscription in wood will &C.
commodate us by bringing in the wood
now. We need it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

In giving the price last week of w. "A.
Boone's farm which he sold to j. T. and
ELS. Harris II should have been $500
for ITO acres instead of 81 800.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

SItis common talk that there is a
booze joint being operated in Leon
khere both beer and whiskey can be
purchased in any quantity desired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

A young man accompanied by lady
called at the clerks Office Monday and
applied for marriage license. They
claimed to be from Eagleville, Mo-, but
as they were strangers clerk Stockton
refused to issue the license unless some
one would make the necessary affida.
Wits. They went out to see if they
could secure some one, but never came
hack -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

A big lot of winter underwear now
CLOSING out at Hamilton & Gammilps,
See them before YOU buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

On Christmas day the Leon postoffice
will be open from to8 O'Clock a. m,
and to3 O'Clock p. m.
JOHN LEDGERw GOD,
Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

You take no chances when you buy
Russ bleaching Blue. THIS famous
article makes clothes whittier than snow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Miss Puma Stanley has accepted 4
position in The REPORTER composing
room and entered on her duties Tues
day. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

If you are going to use any Angora
yarn better buy it now. We are selling
Tor short time at l24 cents a ball for
white or gray.
THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

We are on hand with the incest line
cfIgoods for holidays. j. r. BAsHAw.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Rheumatism in all its forms.i 8 prompt
~ and permanently cured by Hood IS
sarsaparilla which neutralizes acidity of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
"a box Of scotish Rite, cigars makes q
good Xmas gift.
]. r. Bashaw's stock of jewelry' is
right up with the best in every particu-
lar.

Insist on having Maple City Soap if
you want the best. II your dealer does.
not keep it he will get it for you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Miss Kite Boyd, who for the past
year has been one of the valued COM
pos!tors on The REPORTER, resigned her
position Saturday and left on the eye.
ming train for Humeston to which place
her parents moyed last week. Miss
Kite is very bright and popular little
lady and made herself u general favorite
with all connected with The REPORTER,
as well az with all the people of Leon
who knew her. She will also be missed
IN church and Sunday School circles,
being one of the teachers in the Chris.
tian Sunday School. Her many friends
are sorry to see her leave Leon. and we
commend her to the good people of
Humeston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

S. R. Akes last week sold his so acre &
farm in Decatur and Center. townships
to 3. w. Chaders, Of Winterset, the con.
sideration being $500 cash. The deal
was made by A. M. Pryor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Tuesday was the eleventh anniversary
Of the wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs. u. M.
Kohler and about twenty of their friends
dropped in.on them at supper time with
roast turkey, ice cream, cake and the
various other good things. for bounti-
fufrepast. The surprise Was complete
ana all enjoyed most pleasant eve.
ming. s ss: SIS 7
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Angora Yarn, special sale this week at
Thompson & Warmers store at the cut
price of l24 cents ball for either white
or gray.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

FOR SALE-A two story brick business
building and all my lots in Finley's ad-
oltlon. l5-4t G. p. FINLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Seasoned native lumber, dimension
stuff and bridge plank, material for
house and barn frames always on hand
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

J. r. Bashaw carries the most beau.
tiful and complete line of china and cut
glass for the HOLIDAYS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
-. Today and tomorrow are the short
est days i'll the year.

a daughter was born to Mr.. aud Mrs.
guy Bremen, of Woodland township,
Sunday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

The X. r. minstrels are rehesrsing
regularly and. you will see great aggre-
CATION Of black face comedians when
they give their minstrel entertainment
at the opers hall Jan. g.. IS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

VIM. J. Bryan will establish weekly
paper, named 'The Commoner," at Lin.
coin, Neb., and devote his time to up.
holding the principles enunciated in
the Kansas City platform. He will have
a little diversion from his newspaper
work by lecturing in college towns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels for
sale. As fine as you find them.
B. E. WooDARD, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
NOTICE.

All book accounts and notes due
me must be settled by cash or note
on or before Jan. LIST. This notice
Is intended for everyone. Don't
neglect 1t. M. MAYER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Prof. Kitchener, superintendent of
Charlton schools, and who was strick en-
with paralysis at his home in that CITY a
week ago last Sunday, died on last Wed.
nesday. He was we'll known teacher
and fine gentleman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
A box of Scottish Rite cigars makes :. a
good Xmas gift.

w. G. Barry is quite sick at the home
OF his son, w. Z. Barry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk Stockton since
our last issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

A box of Scottish Rite cigars makes a
good Xmas gift.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

I'D. Williams and g.. Z. Darrah have
formed . partnership in the real estats,.
loan and insurance business and will
occupy the suite Of rooms formerly used
by s. l.. Darrah as q Law Office. They
propose to go in after their full share Of
business in this line and will write your
insurance; sell or buy your farmsor town.
property, or loau ypa money sat TIE
lowest rates. Better 90 them when In
need Of anything ii their line. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

The Mt. Ayr News says:
Speaking of long sermons it is an.
nounced that a Leon pastor will enum-
crate at one service all the "Things
that Leon people ought to quit"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
A box of Scottish Rite cigars makes
good Xmas gift.

]. r. Bashaw's watch, ring and chain
stock is superb for holidays.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Complimentary to Miss jeanette Nor.
gan, of Plattsmouth, Neb, who is = Sit
Ing her friend Miss Jess Evans, Mr.. Geo.
W. Carmean enter tanned small party
of friends at the home of his parents on
north Main st. Thursday evening. The
guests were:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
PURELY PERSONAL

Persons having friends visiting { hem or
knowing ofstrangers visiting in the city
Will confer great favor upon the Editor
by informing him eitherin person or by
note.i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

lfeisons having friends visiting hem OF
knowing ofstrangers visiting in the city
Wli! CONFER great favor upon the Editor
by informing him eitherin person or by
note.i
J. II. Pitman had business at Davis Citv
Monday.
Thomas Teal had business at Lamon,
Tuesday.
w. II. Albauxh had business at Lamont
yesterday.
Miss Bell Cash, of Decatur, was Leon
visitor Saturday.
j. B. McGrew was a passenger vester.
day for Charlton.
~. W. Smith, of Lamont, had business in
this city Monday.
A. P. Olsen, of Lamont, had busine IS in
this city Tuesday.
Mrs: Martha Gillian was visiting at
Blockley Tuesday.
j. II. Wingett, of Weldon, had business
In this city Tuesday.
E. z. Ptman ST. had real estate business
at Blythedale Friday.
FIN. Walker, of Pleasanton, had bust
ness In Leon Monday
Mark M. Shaw, of Van Vert, was in
Leon few hours Friday.
Oren Ruffcorn. of Creston, was in Leon
on business last Thursday.
Cordell Watson, of Decatur, had bust
ness IN this city Saturday.
Ira Miller, of Garden Grove. had bust.
ness in this city yesterday.
Attorney b. G. Beard, of M. AYR, had
business in this city Friday.
Squire stearns, of Garden Grove, had
business in this city Tuesday.
Mrs. T. j. Patterson, of Van Vert, was
WISHING Leon friends Saturday.
7. j. Davis, of Creston, was business
visitor In this city last Thursday.
j. b. Slower departed Tuesday for 4 ten
day visit at Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
Miss Kate Cartwright returned Saturday
from months stay in Des Moines.
Court reporter ] 8. Parrish had BUSH
ness at Osceola Friday and Saturday
r. l.. Parrish and wife returned FRIDAY
from few days visit in Des Moines.
Miss Nettie Smith departed Thursday
for visit of several weeks in st. Joe.
p. F: Bradley, the optician, had profes.
| s1onal business at Decatur last Saturday.
Judge and Mrs. J. W. Harvey went to
Des Moines Monday for few days stay.
Will Hink1a returno6 Erifoy Frov,, = Co..,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
TO BUILD A NEW MAGAZINE.
Latin & Rand Company Will Erect Another
Large Building in Powderville.

The Latin & Rand company are
again beginning to branch out and the
increase of business of the firm during
the past few months has demanded an
extension of the plant. To FL this
want the company has had plans pre-
pared for the construction of large
magazine.
The new building will be erected at
once. twill be 20x106 feet and will be
constructed mostly of iron. It will
cost several thousand dollars. Several
Kenosha contractors have placed bids
for the work and the contract will be
let in few days.
The company is steadily increasing
the force of men at the works ard the
output of the mills is increasing daily.
The Pleasant Prairie mill is now rated
as third in the United States and in
the near future if the additions con-
tinue- it will take first place among the
powder industries of the world.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
FIRE.
Serious Fire Occurs at the Latin &
Rand Works on Saturday
Afternoon.
TWELVE OVERCOME BY GAS
Fire Broke Out in the Charcoal House
and the Men Attempt to Put it Out :
without Using Water,

The masons who are employed at
the Latin & Rand Powder mills IN the
town of Pleasant Prairie, bring the
news to the city of very serious fire
which occurred at the works on Satur-
day afternoon. While the loss from
the fire will not exceed five or six
hundred dollars, it will be some time
before the day of the fire is forgotten
among the men employed atthe works,
as twelve of them were overcome by
coal gas, and four of them, including
Superintendent Deck, were uncon-
scious for over an hour.
According to the story told of the
fire the blaze was discovered shortly
after one O'Clock in the rooms Of the
plant used as charcoal house. The
workmen hurried to the room and
made an attempt to put out the fire
without using any water, as the water
would have done a great deal of damn
age to the charcoal. They went into
the building, which was filed with
smoke, and in short time the burning
charcoal generated quantity Of gas.
The men fighting the fire made break
for the door and all were overcome.
Their cries brought other helpers to
the scene and eight of them were taken
out of the gas-f11ed building without
experiencing any serious injury. The
remaining four were entirely overcome
by the gas and were pulled out in an
unconscious condition. They were
taken to one of the other buildings and
remained unconscious for over an hour.
All of them are reported out of danger
today.
No further attempt was made to save
the charcoal and all the fire protection
of the plant was at once called upon to
extirguish the fires which were endan-
gering the safety of the other build
ings. Thanks to the fire system which
had been installed under the direction
of Superintendent Deck, the building
was saved aud no flames spread.
The origin of the fire is mystery.
At first it was supposed to have been
caused by spontaneous combustion,
but as the car of charcoal had just
been placed in the building, it is
thought possible that it was burning
when it arrived. The loss is entirely
covered by insurance.
The masons state that the escape of
the other buildings was a narrow one,
and it would be impossible to have
prevented a great loss of life if the
flames had been able to reach the
magazine and the other buildings.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
THE JUNIOR PROM.
Youth and Beauty Meet at the Reception
Given by Juniors to Seniors.


The Junior promenade given by the
Junior class of the High school at Sim
mons Hall Monday evening in honor
of the retiring Senior class will always
social function ever given under the
direction of the city schools. It was
indeed time "when youth and beauty
meet TO chase the fleeing hours with
flying feet
Simmons Hall never looked prettier
or held more jolly crowd. The hall
had been deco. ated in flags and bunt-
ing, while the emblems of the schools
Of the city and the different classes oc-
cupied important places on the walls.
In the different corners of the room
were arranged pretty little hooks for
the use of the crowds between the
dances and about the entire room
wealth of palms and flowers had been
placed, making the large hall look like
fairy bower.
But the great feature of the party
was the large number of fair forms
and bright faces of the young ladies
and gentlemen who gathered on the
dancing floor. The promenade is the
main event of the year to the boys and
girls, and they certainly turned out
last evening, and when the dance was
at its height there were fully three
hundred in attendance.
At the door of the hall the guests
were greeted by committee of the
class consisting of President James
Charles, Misses Edna Ho1derness,
Lolita Hannahs, Mamie Denton, Elsie
Gray and Ben Robinson.
Dancing, of course, was the feature
of the evening, and the sweetest of
music furnished by an orchestra of
seven pieces under the direction of
Jacoby & Compton, inspired the
dancers to keep up the merry making
until early in the morning, and then
they we're loath to leave the hall and
forget the g1ories of the Junior prom
enade of 1900.
Supper was served at midnight in
the large balcony, and IL honor of the
seniors the tables were decorated
in bachelor buttons, their class flowers
and draped IN Yale blue and white
ribbons, which represented the class
co1ors.
Kenosha society was present and
over fifty guests were present from
other cities. Some of the toilets worn
by the ladies were elaborate and ming1-
ing with the decorations, the scene
presented was a beautiful one.
The class of 1901 is to be congratu-
lated on the success of the promenade
and it will long finger in the memory
of the merry school boys and girls and
their friends as the event Of the season.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
TIE Resolution.

We have been asked to publish the
resolution of Aid. Curtis, in regard tc
the passage of the Haynes-C1ausen or
dinance. Here it is:
Resolved, That the Haynes &
C1ausen ordinance be given its fna
reading and before the ordinance is
signed by his honor, the Mayor, tina
Messrs. Haynes & C1ausen present I
guarantee from the Northwestern Loar
& Trust company to the amount Of
damages as per the engineers estimate
indemnifying the property owners or
Main and Market streets and Prairie
avenue against damages.
Later an amendment was passed tC
the ordinance making the above bind.
ing. Also in regard to the property OF
the city passed over by the road.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
He is A CANDIDATE,
HOn. &c. Bohmrich Would Accept the
Nomination for Governor From
the Democratic Party.
SUPPORT FROM THE North
The Kenosha Man has Been Proposed by
the Democrats of Northern Wisconsin
Too Early Talk Nominations.

Attorney Louis G.. Bohmrich, of this
city, is candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor. While the
Kenosha man is not personally man
aging his campaign, and while he has
little to say in regard to the matter,
from his statements it is evident that
he is in the hands of his friends, and
will accept the nomination if it is
rendered to him.
There are many reasons to suspect
that the Kenosha man will stand a
good chance to win when the conven-
ton is called in Milwaukee. While he
has not as yet taken off his coat and
gone into the campaign to win, he has
left his candidacy in the hands of
some of the shrewdesr politicians in
the state, and they can be depended
on to see that no Bohmrich votes are
lost.
The strange thing of the candidacy
of Mr.. Bohmrich is that his candidacy
is being urged by the Democracy of
Northern Wisconsin. Mr.. Bohmrich
has always been considered strong In
Racine and Wa1worth counties, but
these counties have recently turned
against him, and by this turn they
have brought to him many counties in
the Northern part of the state.
Mr.. Bohmrich was seen at his office
today, and when shown many of the
clippings which have been published
in regard to his candidacy in papers
all over the state, the attorney said he
had nothing to say in regard to the
race.
He was in the mood to say, eff fate
would have me king, why fate must
crown me so'', but he didn't; he simply
said that he was in the hands of his
friends and would abide by whatever
their 1abors might amount to. Mr..
Bohmrich is certainly a candidate for
the nomination and long before the
convention opens he will be found in
the middle Of the fray AS yet he is
without rival. Many men have been
suggested, but the Kenosha man is the
first to enter the field with bona fde
candidacy.
During the last few years Mr.. Bohm-
rich has made great strides toward the
leadership of Democracy in the state
and is at present very popular with
the younger Republicans of Wisconsin.
He will start next week for Kansas
City to attend the National Convention
and will be one of the leaders in the
fight against E. c. Wall, of Milwaukee
| for the place on the national commit
| tee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28

Miss Jessie Hubbard has gone to
Lake Geneva to spend the summer va
cation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
HELD A REUNION.
Eighty Members OF the Holderness Family
Gather at Warren Hartungs.

Ore of the most notable events in
the history of the county for some
time was the reunion of the Holder
ness family, which was held on Sun
day at the residence Of Warren Har,
tung, in the town of Somers.
The Holderness family is one of the
largest in the county, and at the re-
union yesterday eighty representa-
tives Of the family were present. They
represented four generations. At one
table ffty-nine were. seated, md at the
head was Mrs. G. H. Ti11ey, now
eighty years of age, and the Oldest sur
wing member of the family.
Seated about her in a circle were the
other members of the family ranged
in accord with their ages. The entire
family was present with the exception
af one Of the boys, Edward, who is
now living at Creston, Iowa, and who
could not possibly reach Kenosha to
attend the reunion.
The day was spent in a very pleasant
manner. The big dinner served at
noon, at which covers were laid for
over one hundred guests, was of course
the feature of the day, and in the after
noon the traditi 1ns of the family were
all reto1d and general reunion held.
Among those who attended from
other cities were John Ho1derness, of
| Verdon, ILL.,; Abraham Ho1derness, Of
| Lincoln, Neb., and Miss Annie Hold
erness, of Oshkosh.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-06-28
OLD SETTLERS CELEBRATION.
At Paddock's Lake on the Fourth of July
Program. tuo


Program. tuo
Continuous band concert during the
forenoon.
Dinner in dining hall from II to /.
At 12:45 sharp, band will march into
pavilion and play selection. =
At o'clock the doors will be closed
and all are earnestly requested moi 70
go out or in, walk about nor converse
during the exercises so that ali may
hear the speaking.
1 p. IA. Prayer by Rev. E. N. And
rews.
John c. Slater, Esq, will read the
Declaration of independence
Defamation by the boy orator, Nun
son Paddock.
Peter Fisher, Esq, of Kenosha, will
deliver the grafton.
These exercises will be a1ternated
with music by the band.
The program will close with singing
America by the entiresaudience led by
Mr.. ]. B. Edwards and accompanied
by the band.
All patriotic people are cordially in
vited.
R. F. ROBERTS, Secretary.
B. H. SToCKER, President.