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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

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Cromwell, Iowa. Mi9gM
warm friends In this county.
Mrs. s. f. Williams and little son re-
turned to their home in Lineville last
Sunday altering spending couple Of
weeks visiting her mother, Mrs. 8. A
Yost and attending the reunion at Davis
City.
| George Carmean, the popular pharma-
cist at Honnold's drug store, went to Ellis.
ton Saturday to take charge of the Ellston
Drug Co.'s store for a couple of weeks
while the manager, Mr.. Clark, is away on
his vacation.
Mrs. Thomas Teale, who is spending the
summer at their cottage at Camp Leon,
Lake Okoboji, came Friday evening in re.
Spouse to telegram that her sister, Mrs.
to the lakes Tuesday, Mrs. Bashaw being
much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Custer and child
rem, of Bethany, attended the reunion at
Davis City last week, coming to this city
Thursday evening. Mr.. Custer returned
home Friday but his family remained In
this city for short visit with Mrs. Gus
ter's parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. Biggs.
A. 8. Tharp returned Saturday from
Waterloo, where he attended the session
of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias.
being the representative from the lodge in
this city. 1t was great meeting of the
K. P's. and thoroughly enjoyed by Mr..
Tharp. He made flying trip to st. Paul
and Minneapolis while gone.
Lewis and Alph Warnock, of Decatur
county, have been enjoying visit from
their father and brother of Favette Co.,
Ohio. The elder Warnock is 76 years of
age, but is quite hale and and active for a
man of his age. He still resides on the
farm on which he was born in Ohio.
They departed for home Tuesday after
noon.-Lineville Tribune.
L. W. Forgrave, city building inspector
until Sunday at the home of Cass Sales,
south of town, where Mrs. Forgrave and
two youngest sons heve been visiting for q
couple of weeks. 1t seemed like old times
to see Lyme on our streets and he was
kept busy shaking hands with old friends,
for no man ever had more friends in this
city than Mr.. Forgrave.
Captain Alexander and wife, of Leon
Iowa, after pleasant visit in the city
with their son. Senator Alexander and
family departed for home this mornin g
While here they purchased very beauti
grave of their son, Morris, buried ir
Parkview cemetery. Captain Alexander
has seen much of the world, is we'll ad
vanced in years but is hale and hearty
He has enjoyed himself very much while
here and has especially had good time
mingling with the old soldiers. He was
veteran of the Civil war and also of the
Mexican war.-Hastings, (Neb. Daily Re
publican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The township caucus and voting pre-.
clncts will meet at the place where the
general electio n was held on Saturday,
August 18th at , O'Clock p. III. to select
the delegates to which they are entitled.
All voters who are opposed to the re-
publican policy of creating and fostering
trusts, and monopoles and who are OPP
posed to imperialism, are cordially re.
quested to attend our caucuses and aid
in selecting the delegates to attend the
county convention. +. j. SANKEY,
Acting Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

A new graft was worked on the PEG.
pie who attended the Davis City re.
union last week in the nature of wild
man who lived on snakes and raw fish.
He was exhibited in pit in large tent
surrounded by live snakes. From time
to time he would grab snake, either
bite or snap off its head, and then make
a pretense of eating its flesh. He wore
a wig of long flowing hair and although
it appeared as if he was really eating the
snake there was little slight OF hand
work in his performance, aided by the
long hair and we have seen no one who
would say positively that they saw him
actually eat a snake. 1t was money
making scheme as the tent was crowded
all the time. The fellow came to Leon
Friday evening and remained over
night, but discarded his wig and had
no trouble in talking pure English. 1t
was a disgusting exhibition however,
whether he ate the snakes or not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Mrs. Kate Grogan, one of the pioneers
of Woodland township, died at her
home south least Of Leon Monday, after
an illness Of several weeks. The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon, the inter-
ment being in the Catholic cemetery at
Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

A ten-year.old son of Mr.. w. A. Nc
Masters, of Center township, cut eep
cash in his right hand Monday, while
playing with drawing knife. DR..
Bowman was called and took several
stitches in dressing the wound.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The largest line of new fall street hats
ever shown in this city are now on sale
at Thompson & Warmers. The ladies
are invited to call and see the correct
shapes and cOlOrs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The prettiest house in town is the one
painted with Hammar Paint. Talented
artists will send you color plan for
your house, free, if you will write F.
Hammar Paint Company, st. Louis,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The public sales are commencing early
TINS year, several bills having been
printed at THE REPORTER office this
week: If you are going to have sale
this fall get your bills at this office. We
print those big attractive bills which
draY a crowd,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

held Nov. 6, 1900, town.!
One candidate for county auU,
One candidate for clerk district co{lq,I
Que candidate tor county recorder.
One candidate for county attorney.
One candidate for member of board of
supervisors and to transact such bust.
ness as may properly come before the
convention, The ratio of representa-.
ton will be one delegate for each ten
votes or traction over five votes cast at
last election for Fred p. White for gov
ernor. Townships and voting precinct
under this call are entitled to the fol-
loving representation:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

We present our readers on page 10
an excellent portrait of V. r. McGinnis
the democratic candidate for congress
from this district. MIR. McGinnis is
meeting with splendid encouragement
from all over the district He speaks at
Blockton tomorrow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Friday was political day at Davis City,
the two candidates for congress V. K.
McGlnnis, democrat and w. p. Hep.
burn, republican being on the program
for addresses. Hepburn however failed
to put In an appearance and Mr.. McGin-
mis- refused to take advantage of his alb.
scence by making political speech.
He however made a non-partisan speech
which delighted all who heard him. In
the afternoon Walt, HI. Butler made one
OF his stirring speeches which aroused
the democrats to great enthusiasm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The Southwest Iowa Medical Society
meets'at Glenwood to-day, DR.. b. l..
Eiker, of Decatur, is on the program,
his address being professional Egot-
ism -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

g. M. Axes and James Jones on. Mon
day received notice of their appoint
ment as gate keepers at the State Fair.
And the management could not have
selected two better men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
Girls Wanted.

Steady employment will be given to
two young ladies who desire to learn
type setting in The REPORTER office.
Applications should be made at once for
the position.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

]. w. Honnold went to Eldora Mon.
day, having in charge Henry Cocoran,
who gave sheriff Wolever the slip last
week when he took Iowa Pruyn to the
industrial school. Henry came home
several months ago when his father
died, his term not having expired, and
the authorities thought it best that he
returned to the school.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The "Uneeda Rest Club" composed Of
Ethel Gardner, Jessie Shy, Blanche
Gardner, Orlo Moore, Bert Gardner,
Sam Shy and Arthur Field enjoyed a
picnic On Grand River last Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Need new fall street hat? Better
look over the new line now opened at
Thompson 4 Warmers if you want the
latest style and correct shape and color.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

A. B. Cummins, of Des Moines, spoke
at the Davis City reunion Thursday
afternoon, very large crowd being
present to hear his address which was
not political one however. Mr.. Cum
minis is very pleasant talker and all
who heard him we're highly pleased.
The Cummins element of Decatur coun-
ty were very much in evidence Thurs
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

One of our Leon ministers was re.
Gently called upon to perform marriage
ceremony i'll this city, and after he had
finished the task and extended his con-
gratulations the groom pulled out a
fifty cent piece and remarked that he
guessed that would settle the bill. 1t
did
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

A little daughter arrived at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. Albert Russell, of south
Leon, Sunday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Five years of wear is guaranteed if you
use Hammar Paint. If 1T cracks, peels,
Busters or chips of in that time, your
money refunded in cash. 1t is also most
ecOnOmical
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Examine the new fall styles of felt
street hats at Thompson & Warmers.
Prices reasonable, shape and color cor.
rect. They're the proper street hat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

For first class high grade singl.
buggy, almost new, enquire of I. f
Horner before Sept. LIST.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

This is the last day for filing notices
for the August term of the district court
which convenes In this city Monday
Aug. 81.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The advertisement of ]. H. Merrill,
the auctioneer, appears in this issue.
Mr.. Merrill has had is years experience
crying sales and has been remarkably
successful, He has cried great many
sales since locating in this county and
invariably gives satisfaction, always se-
curing top prices for everything. His
terms are very reasonable and parties
contemplating holding sale this fall,
will'dO well to secure his services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
THE CHURCHES.

The Rev. Mr.. Stephen will preach at
the Soaper school house on Sunday
afternoon next, at $3.50 p. m.
The Park service next Sunday after
noon will be in charge of Rev. f. Ed
wards of the Baptist church.
There will be the usual service in the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning. All are cordially INVITED to
attend.
Rev. Scott Jones announces a basket
meeting for next Sunday, Aug. 10Th, in
the grove just west of the Baker school
house. Come everybody and bring
plenty to eat. Services will begin at 10
O'Clock a. m. and last all day at inter
walls and at night.
On Sunday, July 10, the Rev. Joseph
Stephen will preach at the M. +. church
at i q. m. from the following subject:
"Heartielt Religion, or is the Soul of
Man Conscious of the Presence of Saw
ing Grace?" A large attendance of the
membership is desired and all are cor
daily invited to be present at thus SER
vice.
The Junior Society of the Christ ian
church Will gave postage stamp social
Friday evening, Aug. 18th, at the Chris
tian church. Parents and friends inter
ested in Junior work are expected to be
present. The Mission Band and Junior
Societies are cordially invited. Admis.
sion 10 cents in stamps. After exercises
refreshments will be served in church
park.
The pastor of the M. E. church, the
Rev. Joseph Stephen, has been engaged
to deliver an grafton at Greenfield, to
the Adair county picnic association Of
the Modern Woodmen of America on
Thursday, Sept. 6. Mr.. Stephen has
also been asked to speak at the Odd
Fellows picnic at Decatur. on the same
date but because OF the above engage.
ment he was unable to comply with
their wishes,
A Church Picnic.
The members and friends OF the
Christian church will hold picnic al
Casters lake Saturday Aug. IS at q
o'clock. Everybody invited to join oul
picnic company. Bring we'll filed bas
kets for the supper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

1t will pay the farmers to take their
poultry, eggs and other produce to the
Leon Commission Co. They pay cash.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The township caucuses to select the
delegates to the democratic county con.
yention which meets in Leon on Satur.
day, Aug. %, will be held Saturday
afternoon of this week at 4 O'clock, a,
the place where the last election was
held. They should be well attended as
it is essential that full delegations be
selected and care should be exercised to
select good men as delegates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Seasoned native lumber, dimension
stuff and bridge plank, material for
house and barn frames always on hand.
cd F. ID. CLOSE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Choice hard winter seed wheat for
sale, % miles southeast of Woodland.
MIKE GRoGAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

"Delays are dangerous" Those who
have poor, weak, impure blood should
take Hoods Sarsaparila at once. 1t
never disappoints.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

The republican county convention
which nominated candidates for the
various county officers will be held in
Leon on Saturday. There are numerous
candidates and they are all hustling
out among the delegates this week.
There is also quite little contest going
on over the selection of county chair.
man, but at this time it looks very
much as if b. w. Garrett had the upper
hand
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Miss Henrietta Vogt who was re.
elected teacher of the seventh grade in
the Leon public schools last May, has
found u necessary to resign her position
ON account of her health, her resigna-
stion being filed with the school board
last week. The board Immediately held
n special meeting ana elected Miss Mate
Parrish to ill the vacancy.
During The band concert Saturday
evening the boys spied Lyme Forgraves
I IN the caOwd and insisted on his coming
up in the band stand, where he was es-
corted to the snare. drum and gave the
\ large crowd an Inhibition of artistic
snare drumming. Ut had been sixteen
years since he had touched drum, but
I his hands had lost none of their cub
ming. and the way he pounded the drum
VAS Gcautinn. The audience caught on
8 and Forgraves was loudly applauded.
Ed Cave, Of Decatur, was robbed Of
e6 ht the Davis City reunion last week.
Some shell workers were trying to work
smokers and Mr.. Cave was watching
them. The fellows got to joshing him
and tainted him with not having any
money. Finally Mr.. Cave pulled five
dollar bill.out Of his pocket and was
holding it in his hand, when one of the
fellows grabbed the money and ran
aWay into the crowd. Mr.. Cave did moi
\ propose to lose his money that way and
later 10 the day he identified fellow as
the thief and he was arrested, but a
neighbOr who was standing near him al
1.-The time the money was taken picked
Tout another man as the thief and q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Mrs. Matilda Rumley went to Des
Moines Saturday to attend the funeral
of her nephew Ward Witter, young
man about twenty years old, who was
drowned in Lake Okoboji on Friday,
his sailboat capsiying and 'thFowing him
into 40 feet of water, He was strong
swimmer, bat the waves were running
very high and he sank when rescuing
boat was within two lengths of him.
The body was recovered Monday and
taken to Des Moines for burial,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
A Church picnic.

For SALE-A yearling and two-year.
old Cruickshank bulls of good size,;
color and family. Address this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
I. ]. HONN0LD.
PREPARATIONS.

A bargain In first class refrigerator
the last one in stock at 7, E. Horner's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Russ Bleaching Blue makes brown
muslin white in day. All grocers sell
the genuine Russ. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Ask your grocer for Russ Bleaching
Blue, do not be deceived by fraudulent
limitations, see that the name Russ APP
pears on all packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

A bouncing son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherman Welton, of Eden town
ship, Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
Coal and Wood.

Hard and soft coal and all kinds of
wood for sale. See me before contract
ing your winter fuel. III save you
money. j. w. BOWMAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

w. A. Tucker, the genial travelling
salesman for the J.,W. Butler Paper
Co. OF Chicago, was in the city yester-
day and booked large order for print
paper and job stock for TIE REPORTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

~ Frank Craigo, the hustling foreman of
IHE REPoRrER office has been suffering
with an liberated tooth, and has been
OIL duty for the past week. The tooth
was finally abstracted Sunday and he
was able to return to duty yesterday.
For several days his face looked like a
football.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
Coal.

Hard and soft coal always OF
hand at bottom prices.
Arnold & Sigler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
Sheriff Woleyer last Thursday selecte

Sheriff Woleyer last Thursday selected
jury composed of j. M. Pickering,
John Bell, Lewis Pullen, j. p. Layton,
j. B. McGrew and w. L. Barry to ap.
praise the damages to which Joseph
Hamilton was entitled By reason of the
towns sewer being laid across his
ground in south Leon. Mr.. Hamilton
had asked $500 damages from the town
which they refused to pay and had the
damages appraised by a jury provided
bylaw. After viewing the premises the
jury awarded Mr.. Hamilton $40, and
ihe'men who are digging the dutch have
resumed Work. Mr.. Hamilton has re.
fused to accept the damages awarded by
the jury and we understand will appeal
the case to the district court.
At the election this fall the voters will
have the privilege of casting vote to
amend the constitution of the state tc
the end that elections will be held only
once in two years. With all the light
the Gazette has on the subject at pres
ent it believes that it will work better tc
let the law remain as it is. Only 6
short time ago a change was made ir
the election of auditors SO that theil
terms would not end with that of thu
treasurers. 1t was found in many
counties in Iowa, that there had beer
COLLISION between the two officers anG
as result, the people were wronged
This was under the old law, hence {
change was made: Since then there hal
been no trouble and the tag payer
hays saved money. 1t honestly look
to the Gazette az If the amendment
should be voted down. However, j
this paper is convinced different from
ats present views, it win not have thu
least -hesitancy In so stating. Cornini
Gazette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
IT you wish to have beautiful clear
white clothes ask for Russ Bleaching
Blue. Refuse limitations.

James X. Thompson and Oracle NJ.
woodruff were married on Tuesday eve
ming, Aug. 18th. at the court house by
the Rev. Joseph Stephen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk Stockton since
our last issue:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

See that elegant display of new fall
felt street hats now shown at Thompson
& Warmers. They're very hobby.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16
Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Casters

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
j. j. Smith, of Eden township Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

j, n. Acton, the popular bus man,
yesterday closed lease with Frank
Matthews who bought the Tullis &
Burns bus line last week. by which he
will operate the bus line and carry the
mail for year, in connection with his
own bus line. Both bus lines will be
run as heretofore, but Acton will con-
troll both of them. I'm short jim has
organized q little trust of his own, but
says there will be no advance in bus
fares.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

FopNp -Lady's gold watch with full
name On inside and given name on
outside case. Owner can have same
Il by calling at The REPORTER Office and
paying for this notice.
A number Of the friends Of Mrs. Jor-
dan Roger assembled at her home on
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings
gOfslast week to witness the blooming of
night blooming cereus. They were re.
Harded by seeing two beautiful flowers
pnfoldithe first evening, while single
bloom opened on the two other even
inga.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

During the four days OF the Davis
City reunion Agent Ketcham sold 649
tickets from Leon to Davis City. IN
addition to this number many Who were
unable to secure tickets in time for the
train paid cash fares to the conductors.
One thing which caused a great deal of
Kicking was the fact that although the
railroad made rate of one and third
fare for the round trip, after Thursday
no round trip tickets were sold at the
Leon depot, Agent Ketcham stating
that his rornd trip tickets had all been
sold, and during the last two days ali
passengers had to pay full fare both
ways. 1t was gross injustice to the
public but of course was all right for the
company.
Gollmar Bros. circus give two excel.
lent performances in this city Monday,
pleasing all who attended. They have
one of the cleanest old time shows
which has ever been in this part of the
country. No games Of chance or fakirs
are allowed with the show, and every.
one CONNECTED with it were very gentle.
manly in their conduct while in this
city. They arrived Sunday morning
from Kellerton, and went from here to
Allerton. One of the best features of
the show was their exhibition Of trained
animals, the elephant and performing
wild bears being the best we have ever
seen. Their acr0bats are artists every
one Of them. This is their last year as
q wagon show, arrangements having
been made to travel BY rail next season,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

A dispatch from Kingfsher, Ok,
dated August IS, says: 'Notice posted
on the door of the bank of Kingfisher
announced that the bank was in the
hands of the territorial commissioners
The reported liabilities are SOL 900; as
sets, $5l 900. The bank is owned chief
ly by J. 9. Post and wife, and has a
capital of $4,000. Deposits were re-
celyed up to Saturday night. The coun-
ty treasurer has Sla 1000 on deposit"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Mr.. Charley Mitchell entertained a
few of his friends at a party at his home
last Saturday night and very enjoy.
able time was reported by all. Those
present were:
Misses:
Bertha Hammer Merle Deck,
Bernfce Lantz, jessie Shy
Edna Shy, Jessie Hammer,
Fora Cummins.
Messrs.:
John Deck, Sam Shy,
Lev Henderson, Haul Deck,
Ora Clark, Ernest Cummins.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Any party rim Decatur county haying
|Ilexcoal for sale see I. E, Horner. !.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-16

Persons having friends visiting them OF
knowing ofstrangers visiting in the city
Will confer great favor upon the Editor
by informing him eitherin person or by
note.i