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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Stores
Notes.

Be sure to read all this
advertisement.
All the new ideas in belts
are here.
Wedding dress materials in
woods and silk and woods will
be shown on request.
The hosiery stock has about
a dozen new things in ladies
fancy hose at 15c, 25c and sos
per pair.
Two clasp real kid gloves in
the spring shades and blacks
and whites at Sl.25 per pair.
Also a full line colors OF the
"Eclipse"2 Gasp German gloves
at S5c.
New silks, satins, appliqnes
and braids again this week. &.
Plenty of the popular wash
silks tor waists. 35 and soc
per yard. Very cheap but good
property and stylish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
6rote Udell gets Pension OF S72
per Month.

A great many Leon people will re.
member Grote Udell, who years ago was
the editor of this paper, afterwards
going to Colorado for ii number OF years
and finally returning to Centervllie,
where he now resides. The loweglan OF
last Friday has the following:
Grote udell was made happy on We'd
nesday by the receipt of the papers
which grants him pension OF S72 per
month for total disability. He is now,
ard has been for some years. paralyzed
and only gets around in a wheel char
and is entitled to the full extent OF the
law in the way of pension. He was
orderly sergeant of Co. ID, 9th Iowa IN
fantry and was shot seven times at the
battle of Shiloh, several of the bullets
passing entirely through his body. IN
addition to his wounds he laid on the
field in the rain till next day. tie re-
covered and for years was able to go
about his ordinary business but OF late
wears the old wounds brought on par
alysis and he has been totally disabled
His many frien Is will be glad to know
that he has been finally remembered by
the government
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

S. Y. Harger, one of the, proprletors,
of the south side restaurant and bakery
created something of sensation Tues
day morning with tale of an attempt.
ed burglary at the restaurant the night
before, which he frustrated and was ex-
hibiting plush cap which he said the
burglar left behind when he got after
him with knife. a one armed can
vasser had been stopping at the restaur-
ant for several days and told Harger
that on two nights some one had tried
to break into his room, so Monday
night Harger occupied the same room
with him. Just at IL O'Clock he says
some one came to the window and tap.
ping on the glass finally broke it. The
burglar then tried to force in the door
and Harger jumped up and securing his
knife called out that he was coming out
to cut his heart out. Son hearing this
threat the fellow started to lun, but
dropped his cap which Hargers secured.
Mr.. Harger is now looking for Some one
who can identify the cap.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Indians Build a Railroad.

Our in Wyoming the Burlington rail
road is building line down into the
Big Horn Basin country, and the con-
tractors succeeded in interesting lot of
Grow and Sioux Indians from the reser-
walton near by, and engaged number
of them on the grade. At first they
were lined up ease with scraper and a
team of horses and at the word, with a
yell, they started to race, that being the
sport dearest to the Indian heart. But
after the "boss" got them in line again,
and explained that they were there to
"move dirt" and not to race horses
things went more smoothly, and most
of the bucks have developed into good
workmen.
And so it happens, that within few
miles Of the battlefield where Custer and
his brave men of the Seventh Cavalry
made their last stand in 1875, these war
riors, and sons of warriors, MANY OF
whom no doubt took part in the massa
ere, are peacefully taking up the white
mans burden and "make 'em hear
| sweat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Shoes and
Slippers.
{ - N
and see fnsn'

This is a bigger and better
shoe store than it ever was be-
fore. Hundreds of satisfied
customers made it so, Every
shoe we've sold in the past was
a bid for permanent patronage
We believe that we are selling
as good footwear as the money
will buy. Our ladies shoes at
so, 100, ~. 55 and 1915
are the pick of four factones
and you are privileged to take
any or all grades out on trial
and compare and examine them
until you tire. If they
don't suit bring EN- back and
get your money. SELF and F'o-
sheim make the mems shoes for
us. $l.50, 50. 90, 50 80, SIS. 90,
S3. SO and 400 and one line
at 5.0G. Same terms as above.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Wash
Dress Goods

You'll think we are trying TO
sell all the wash goods going
when you see this line. There's
Percalcs at &c, SIC, lOc and
l23c. Zephyr Ginghams.
choice styles, at Toe. A tre-
mendous lot of crisp new styles
in Dimlties, Penangs, Batistes,
Tissues, Mercerized Foulalds,
half silk ginghams,and lot Of
other good things, too many to
even name here. The white
goods are confined principally
to plain sheer fabrics this sea-
son and the line is very COM
plete. India Linens 64c, re,
Sc, lOc up to 35c. French
ana Persian lawns are very
desirable this spring. Be glad
to have you see and price them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
New Firm, New Methods.

The Kraft Clothing Co. which recent
ly purchased for spot cash the mann
moth stock of clothing owned by Nj.
Mayer, is one of the largest clothing
firms in America. They own ten stores
located at different places and keep a
buyer in the market all the time look
ing for bargains, and when snap is
secured each of the stores gets their
share. They conduct their store on
up-to.date methods too, and all goods
are marked in plain figures, the prices
being placed at the lowest figures the
goods can be sold for and all customers
are treated exactly alike. They do not
have one price fer one man and an
other price for some one else.
AS will be seen by their big advertise
ment in this issue of THE REPORTER,
they will inaugurate on Saturday of this
week great slaughter sale, to continue
ten days. The goods in the Mayer
stock were purchased at so, IS and 80
cents on the dollar, and they propose
to turn as many of them into cash as
possible during this slaughter sale, in
order to replace them with new goods.
They are offering the buying public a
chance 10 get clothing at lower prices
than were ever offered in this city.
The business in this city is in charge
of Mr.. l. N. Beard, formerly OF Osceola
who is partner in the company, and
our people will find him courteous and
agreeable gentleman to trade with. You
can absolutely rely on all goods being
exactly as represented. The Kraft
Clothing Co. are here to stay and pro-
pose to do the largest clothing bushes,
ever done in this county, if goods and
cut prices will do it.
Don't forget that their great slaughter
sale will last only ten days. You'll
make big money by buying clothing al
this sale. 1t commences Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The ladies of the New Century Read
ing Club were treated to an agreeable
surprise at the close Of their regular
meeting held at the home of Mrs. j. L..
Harvey last Friday afternoon. After
the regular business of the society was
over the hostess requested all to remain
few minutes. The house was dark.
ened and candles lighted and at signal
from the hostess sweet music peaed
forth from an orchestra hidden behind
palms (?) and gayly attired attendants
served dainty and delicious refresh
ments. Souvenirs of never fading pink
and white carnations, the clubs flowers,
were distributed and for an hour mer
riment held full sway. Mrs. Harvey
has we'll earned reputation as a de-
lightful entertainer and on this occasion
the entertainment was indeed delightful
and novel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Frank Garrett ands us clipping
from the Kingisher (Okla.) Daily Bell
containing an account of terrible and
fatal accident to two balloonists in that
city. Frank Coleman and Clarence
Bayne, whose homes were near Bruins
wick, Mo-, attempted double ascen-
sion, using two parachutes, in the pres
ence of 2, 900 people. AS they went up
the two parachutes became tangled and
Atwisted and the hoop supporting them
~ torn loose from the mouth of the
On and both men fell to the ground.
zine register showed they were "a feet in
the air when the accident took place.
Coleman fell feet foremost, and Bayne
was all doubled up. Bayne's thigh,
shoulders and ribs were broken, and he
ldied the following day. Coleman was
was. terribly battered and bruised, his
back being broken, and no hopes were
Entertained that he could get we'll.
Both the Injured men made ascensions
IN Leon several years ago when Lane,
! Of Llneyille, had contract to make as
kcensions each Saturdax
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
COlOred
Dress Goods

It's a tempting dis play of
Waistings you'll find here. Tine
styles, thecolorings, he wearing
qualities are all high grade and
the prices are Inexpensive.
Fancy striped ChalIis SOC. All
the evening shades in Albatros
6Oc. These are all wool. The
favored granite and Melrose
weaves in imported cloths in
the new shades and splendid
collection of plain cloths in the
half wool grades. Best show
mo we We ever
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

The increased subscription list and
the Increase in the cost of paper and
other material has made an advance in
the advertising rates of THE REPORTER
an imperative necessity, and after com
parlng rates with numerous papers in
southern Iowa towns we have adopted
the following schedule, to take effect
May l, 1901, and from which no devla.
lions will be made in any case:
Yearly advertisers cents per inch per issue
Occasional advertisers ~ ce ats per inch per
issue.
Locals cents per line each insertion
Locals set in black face type 10 cents per
line each insertion.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Church and other notices where an admis-
sion fee is charged, will be charged for at the
rate of ) cents per line
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

I'D. Williams of this city has some of
the finest Light Bramah chickens in the
state and keeps up the quality of his
chickens by getting the best stock in
the state. He has limited number of
eggs for sale,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
We Don't Want Money Bad.

We want it good and we will give you
value received, as is every bottle OF DR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, no matter be
it loc., soc. or ST 90 as we guarantee it
for constipation, indigestion, sick head
ache and nervous trouble. J.. Van
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Remlard and Joe Darling, two full
stock Norman horses, will make the sea
son of 1901 at the stable of @ M. Lind
sew in Leon. Terms as follows: So and
$40 to insure colt to stand and suck
with conditions that mare and colt to
be held for the services of the horse
Should the mare be sold or traded the
debt becomes due at once. Parties
breeding will be required to sign thu
above contract. @. M. LINDSEY,
Prop
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The Leon Public Library wishes to
extend thanks to the &. A. 4. Post for
valuable donation of l3O volumes,
History Of the Civil War, once the prop.
erty of Francis Varga. Also donation
of so good books by J. X. Bashaw. The
Library is. steadily growing in interest.
as each book exchange day will show.
One book received from Mrs. " X. Nc.
Ginnis. CARRIE HYATT,
Assistant Librarian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
At HurSt's!
lilllilIlllINl lIInlIIIllll
Observation-Disclosures
and Skirts

This promises to be great t.
er season than even the last one
on tailor made suits and ready
to wear skirts and waists. We
carry strictly tailor made suits,
at 500 to $1,000. New rainJ
day dress skirts at 1915 tol
$500 each, Black skirts made
i'll the latest shapes and we'll
lined and finished at S1.75,
S2.75 up to $500. Taffetta
silk waistsat So 80 each in black
blue rose~16rpssy stylus ip
sairt d 1sn washable ma
y 1nc..n,in5 whites: Come
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Catalogues for Sears Bros and Wads-
worth big short horn sale, April 18th,
will be ready for distribution the first of
next week. Copies can be obtained at
THE REPORTER Office, or by addressing
A. d. SEARS, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The Corning Union tells of a, new
swinde that is being perpelrated upon
parties holding boxes upon rural rou les
in Indiana. A notice sent out by the
z. o. department says that the gang
travel about the country representing
themselves as postoffice inspectors
Their scheme is to pretend to inspect
the mail boxes and then demand from
the patrons rental of from S. to So.
Patrons OF our rural routes should look
out for this gang and either use shot
gun or set the dog on them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Councilman Fred +. Teale who was
elected as member of the town council
has had enough of the job after serving
less than week and has filed his resig.
nation. The vacancy will be filled by
the balance of the council.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

We are making the best harness for
the money Of any shop in the county.
We solicit your inspection of these
goods. Our hand made harness are all
warranted. If. you need sweat pads,
collars. halters, brides or anything in
the harness line it, will pay you to see us
before you buy. LANE IMPLEMENT Go.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

A special session of the school board
was held Mondayeeveningt to take action
on some of%he high school boys who
were caught drinking liquor ut the
school house. Some of the offenders
have left school and others have made
public apology and the matter will
probably be dropped.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Miss nellie Sanger returned Saturday
from Van Vert, her school having
closed. On Monday she commenced a
spring term at the Soaper school house
south of town. Miss Sanger will teach
next year in the Leon schools.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Considering the very stormy weather
the Wise Member Co., was greeted with
good house at the opera hall last Fri
day evening. 1t was one of the bright
eat and best companies that has appear
ed here for long time and everybody
was we'll pleased. Mr.. Bert Van AL
slime, the pianist, is certainly a great
musician, his rag time numbers captiva.
ting the audience. He is former pupil
of Mrs. C.E. Gardner, and graduated
while she was professor of music at Cor
nell College, Mt. Vernon, a few years ago
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

AS will be seen by notice elsewhere,
The REPORTER will, after May LIST, make
charge Of cents per line for all no.
tees for church socials and similar en-
tertainments where an admission fee is
charged, and the editor will pay cash
for tickets to such entertainments.
This plan is being adopted all over the
state and we believe will meet the ap.
prevail of all societies.. We know it will
with the editor, who is often accused of
being dead head at an entertainment
or supper because he has accepted a
complimentary ticket and paid three or
four prices for it in advertising. We
are willing to pay for>what we get and
our advertising space is our stock in
trade, and is for sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

We have just received a fine new as
sortment of spring street hats. Come
and see them. Don't forget too that
we are headquarters for fashionable
millinery. THOMPSON d WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The catalogues for Sears Bros, Golfer
and Wadsworth's great sale of Short
Horns on Tuesday, April 25th are now
ready for distribution. Copies can be
obtained at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Everybody has heard of the famous
So. 90 shoe made by W. L. Douglass. We
have a complete line of all the Douglass
shoes, and invite your inspection of our
stock. The LEON SHOE STORE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

H. w. Skinner, who has been in
charge of the electric light plant in this
city for several months, has rendered
his resignation to the town council tc
take effect on the 18th, and it has been
accepted. The vacancy has not yet
been filled but there will be several ap
plicants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Fon sALE-A good 600 acre stock and
grain farm in Chautauqua county, Kas.,
we'll improved, timber and water. Price
$l5 per acre. Will take clean town
property up to $4,000, in part. Also
other bargains. Isaac Mulholland,
Land and immigration Agent, Malvern,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

We were blessed this year with an
ideal Easter Sunday the sun shining
brightly all day. After the weeks of
rain and mud it was a welcome change
and we hope the old saving that the
weather on Easter Sunday will govern
tor seven weeks will prove true.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

If you have not yet purchased new
street hat you should call this week and
inspect the. line we have just received
You'll find all the late novelties. Prices
are right too. THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

For SALE--The frame building on
Main street now occupied by DERRICK $
restaurant, the building to be removed
from the premises. Must be sold quick
before it is torn down. O. L. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Farmers if you are needing any farm
implements it will pay you to see the
Lane Implement Co., as they carry q
full line of Moline goods. Moline plows
and Sulkey plows, Moline walking and
riding cultivators, Moline harrows
Moline disc harrows, and Moline corn
nla nfars
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The season of the year is almost here
for the use Of machine oil. We want
you to remember that We sell the best
castor machine oil for Accents per gal
Ion. LANE IMPLEMENT Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Complimentary to DIR. and Mrs. Will
Van Werden, of Des Moines, Mrs. j. A.
Caster entertained friends at an even
ing party Monday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

If you want farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms 60 to E. j. Sankey, south
west corner Main and Commercial Sts.,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

George Acton, one of the oldest citi
zens Of this county, died at his home
northeast Of Westerville early Tuesday
morning from sudden attack of hear
disease. He was the father of Uriah
and John Acton of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

My spring millinery opening resulted
in the sale Of many of the new hats dis.
played but large shipment of new
goods was received this week SO that
still have the largest and finest stock of
millinery in the city. If you have not
yet purchased, call and inspect my
stock. Mis-. Lucy RAY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Sheriff Burns had official business at
returned Saturday he looked like he had
been trying to arrest prisoner and had
got the worst of it, but upon investiga-
ton we found he had some papers to
serve few miles out from town and Sc.
cured saddle horse to make the trip.
On the way back the horse stepped in a
hole and threw HIM, and that accounted
for his scratched up face.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

In. Beard, manager Of the Kraft
Clothing Co., has rented w. A. Brow n 8
residence in northwest Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Miss Ruby Gutherie, of Center town.
ship, commenced spring term of sbhool
at the Hollingshead school house Mon
6ay,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

You will find Kohler the jewelerin the
opera house block. Special prices on
watches and clocks also on watch repair.
ing for the next 80 days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Those who use Maple City Self Wash
ing Soap will usually have no other
kind, because it does better work and
does it easier,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

+. h. Owens, the north side clothier
has been confined to the house for a
week past with severe illness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The firm of Crimes x Grimes mas dis.
solved, Mark Grimes going to Leon to
clerk for the Kraft Clothing Co. which
recently purchased the clothing stock
of Mike Mayer. "Dad" Grimes will be
found doing business at the same old
stand. He is a fixture in Davis CITY,
and keeps up with the times, too. His
stock of harness and farm machinery is
a credit to the town, Don't forget that
when you need anything in his line
Davis City Advance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Don't you want new street hat? We
are opening new line this week which
are certainly beauties and the very latest
and nobbiest styles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

o. M. Axes is doing wondersin chang
ing the looks of the old Brown hotel
property he recently purchased. He has
remodeled 1t and painted it up so that
it ma kes good looking building and he
has the best feed barn in southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The prettiest line of new street hats
ever brought to Leon will be openei up
this week. Come and see them.
THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

We opened this week an especially
attractive lot of German table linen.
You are invited. HURST Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Green Parsons was unfortunate in
losing valuable horse Sunday night
from bladder trouble.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

For RENr-An eight room house in
northwest Leon. Inquire Of Mrs. j. A
Caldwell. Will rent part or all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The board of supervisors adjourned
Saturday, after being in session one
week. The proceedings of the session
will be published next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

One special lot Of parasols made Of
Gloria silk with steel rod, worth 81 25
just 100 in this lot for 80 cts.
The BEE HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Russ Bleaching Blue makes clothes
whittier than snow, delights the laun'
dress All grocers sell it in and l0c
packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The partition case of Caroline Wolver-
ton vs.. Eloise Finley ct al, over the
estate of Isaac Miller and wife deceased,
the testimony in which was taken be.
fore court reporter W. Nj. Hyland last
week, was settled after.the evidence was
all in, the par les agreeing that EIoise
Finley should receive about So, 100 out
of the estate, the total of which was
xb $50
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Fine Light Bramah eggs, 50 cents for
setting to suit. j. ID. WILLIAMS,
Leon, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Division No. 2, OF the p. E. o. Society
will give musicale and farce at theil
ball on Tuesday evening, April %. Ad
mission 10 cents. Everybody is invited
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The bluest blue makes the whitest
white, that's Russ Bleaching Blue. Re-
fuse fraudulent limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Nightwatch Lindsey arrested fellow
named Ross last Saturday, who was
wanted by the authori ties at Abba for
conducting gambling house in that
city. An officer from Abba came after
him Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Bids Wanted.

For excavating basement on Main
street. Specifications will be ready for
inspection Monday, April Sth.
O, Il. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Two bars of Maple City Soap will do
as much washing as three of any rosin-
filled soap and do it better and easier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

If you want the best farm implements
made, and one that will give you nc
trouble, buy them Of the Lane Imple-
p,o,,t 10