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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Bowsher & Biddison always have
some new up-to-date advancement to
offer the people. This time it is large
iron, five.barrel tank filled with harness
oil and with dripping pan running
out from same and above they have ar
ranged an iron track and hay carrier,
to which you attach your harness on
pulley rope and let them down and
bury them entirely. out of sight for
twenty minutes. They tell US they are
oiling double harness this way for 81 90
per set for this spring. This is certainly
saving Of work for the farmer as he
will spend the dollar for oil and then
have to work all day to put it on. Go
in and see it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

If you have not yet purchased a 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, 1901-04-18

+. r. Beck, the young man who works
for Carl Eals at Weldon, who was oper-
ated on in this city several weeks ago
for necrosis of the shin bone, submitted
to second operation in this city Tues
day, when DR.. Layton removed some
more of the diseased bone, and it is
thought he will now soon recover.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

We have just unloaded a car of
Anchor buggies making fifty buggies
now on our floor. We invite your in.
spection of these buggies before you buy.
Come in and see them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The Supreme Court last Friday affirm
ed the case of Weldon Independent
School District of Decatur county VS..
Shelby Independent School District of
Clarke county appealed from the
Clarke county district court, H. M.
Towner, Judge. This was an action at
law to recover for schooling furnished
children residing in the defendant dis
trict. The trial court rendered judg-
ment for the plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18
Watches and clocks at bed rock prices.
Kohler the jeweler.

Money tn lend for short term on gilt
edged security. Inquire at The REpoR.
rHp nffico y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

II. l.. Landes received Monday from
Benton, Iowa, two Duroc Jersey pigs
which he thinks are little the finest
pigs in Decatur county, even if they are
red headed. Henry's friends are &C.
tually looking for him to 60 to work
now and farm the extensive place on
south Main street which he recently
purchased from the Jordan Roger es-
tate. Strauder Chandler is especially
happy and says Landes will have en-
ough to keep him busy now, and he
will have little bit of peace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

J. E. Hummer has purchased Mrs.
Rebecca Smiths residence property on
north Main street and will ,move>into
his new home TO-DAY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

1t is about time to clean up the alleys
and the yards. The city has no author
ity over the premises of any individual
unless nuisance existed but the alleys
come under the city's jurisdiction and
they must be cleaned Of the winters &C.
emulation of rubbish or the authorl-
ties will be after the property owners
An order will be issued in a few days
notifying all property owners to clean
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

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 80 cents per gal
Ion. LANE IMPLEMENT Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The Kraft Clothing Co., have installed
new gasoline lighting plant in their
store W hich gives very brilliant light,
surprising even the electric arc lights
in brilliancy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

If you want the best farm implements
made, and one that will give you no
trouble, buy them of the Lane Iulple-
ment Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

M. Mayer yesterday sold his residence
property on north Main street to Loten
Gassett, the consideration being $l.750.
w. X. Moore negotiated the sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The prettiest line of new street hats
ever brought to Leon will be openei up
this week. Come and see them.
THOMPSON q WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

H. w. Skinner, who has been in
charge of the electric light plant since
l.. M. Goodman left, closed his connec-
ton with the plant Monday, and on
Tuesday went to Charlton where he has
secured position in the city electric
light plant. The council has not yet
secured man to take his place, and
Will Zimmerman, the assistant electri-
clan, is running the plant for the pres
emf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

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, 1901-04-18

Dan Snyder, who lives southeast of
Hennessey, was in town Friday, and
Informed US that he had grown tired of
living bachelor and had taken unto
himself one of Iowa's fairest daughters.
The marriage. ceremony was performed
at the hotel Spaulding. in Kingfisher,
last week. Mr.. Snyder went up in Kan
sas to meet his bride, Miss Lena Cooley,
of Woodland, Iowa. Rev. Wagner,
pastor of the Kingfsher M. E. church,
performed the ceremony.-Hennessey
(Okla. Press. Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

pa. Anderson is fri ng at the electric
light plant, and Will Zimmerman is in
charge Of the machinery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Home grown nursery stock. the finest
in the market is now for sale at the Leon
Home Nursery, one mile north of Leon.
We have all varieties, pears, peaches,
plums, cherries, etc., and will make
special low prices to purchasers this
spring. Stock is now ready for delivery,
and stock and prices will speak for
themselves. Come and see what we
have. VIM. A. GARRETT & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

r. 1. Mitchell is again resident of
this city, having rented a house and
moved here from Decatur the first OF the
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

9. w. Hoffman and V, r. Mc(1innis
spent several days last week at Mt. AYR
where they tried the damage case of
Mrs. Moore vs. Town of Kellerton, ap-
pearing for the plaintiff. The plaintiff
sued for 81, 900 damages for injuries re-
celved in falling on defective sidewalk.
and the jury gave her 5000. tits report.
ed that all of the jury except one man
was in favor Of giving the lady ST 800
and the verdict was a compromise.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

If you want farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms go to T.. ]. Sankey, south
west corner Main and Commercial Sts.,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Mrs. Rays millinery display is Gre
ating a sensation among the ladies.
The materials for fashioning the same
are extremely beautiful, prices always
lower than elsewhere. 34-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

A charming little daughter was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Lyss Jenkins on Sun.
day, April Z.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

You get those attractive sale bills
which always draw crowd at The LEON
REPORTER office. The most of the sale
bills are printed there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

FouND-A saddle, which the owner
can obtain by calling at TIE REpoRrER
office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The bluest plue makes the whitest
white, that's Russ Bleaching Blue. RE-
fuse fraudulent limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Everybody has heard Of the famous
$500 shoe made by w. L. Douglass. We
have 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, 1901-04-18

II. II. Dickerson returned Saturday
from Humeston, where he has been in
the hospital for the past eight weeks,
having submitted to an operation for
appendicitis when he first went there.
"Jack" looks pretty peaked but his
many friends will be pleased to learn he
is now on the high road to recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Division No. 2, OF the P. Z. o. Society
will give q musicale and farce at their
hall on Tuesday evening, April %. Adj
mission 10 cents. Everybody is invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

One special lot of parasols made of
Gloria silk with steel rod, worth ST. .25,
just 100 in this lot for 80 cts.
The BEE HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Russ Bleaching Blue makes clothes
whittier than snow, delights the laun.
dress All grocers sell it in and 10c.
packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

For SALE-A good 600 acre stock and
grain farm in Chautauqua county, Kas.,
we'll improved, timber and water. Price
SIS per acre. Will take clean town
property up to $4,000, in part. Also
other bargains. Isaac Mulholland,
Land and immigration Agent, Malvern,
Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Mammoth Bronze Turkey eggs. We
can supply limited number of settings.
VIM. HAZLEr. Leon. Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

For SALE-The frame building on
Main street now occupied by Detrick s
restaurant, the building to be removed
from the premises. Must be sold quick
before it is torn down O. E. HULL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

ISAIAH Barkley, of Davis City, was
last week granted an original pension
of Sc per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Postoffice inspector John Mahin, of
Muscatine, had business IN this city a
few hours Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Bowman, OF
Eden township, became the proud par.
ents of pretty girl on Wednesday of
last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

General Manager Goodrich's special
car was attached to the K. & w. train
Yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18
George Potts, of Russell. is the new
operator at the @ depot.

Ii you want attractive horse bills
bring your work to The REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

For sALE-A Caligraph writer,
good as new. JOHN BURNS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

For SALE OR TRADE-The Park Hotel
property in Leon. p. LAYTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The ,ast will of Martha Bu1cuit has
been filed with clerk Keller for probate.
1t is dated at Weldon Sept. "a, 1892,
being witnessed by j. w. Durnal and r.
j. Critchfield. After providing for the
payment of all just debts, she bequeathes
all her property, real and personal, to
her daughter, Nancy G. Gregg, who is
also named as executrix OF the will
without bond.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

First class repairing of watches, clocks
and jewelry at lowest prices-Ko hler
the ieWeler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Division No. 2 of the p. E. o. Society
will give musicale and farce at the P.
f. 0. hall on next Tuesday evening,
April %. Admission 10 cents. Every
one is cordially invited and good time
ia assured
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

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, 1901-04-18
Price $500.
w. c. sTEMpEL & CO

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Virden, who reside on the Oney
Ia m south of Leon, Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

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.
THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Drs. Layton and Brown were at Mt,
Ayr last Thursday as expert witnesses
in the damage case of Mrs. Moore VS.
Town of kellerton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

4. D. Dorm on Tuesday closed deal
with F. d. Close for the Old Close home
stead in the west part of the city. The
property consists of the residence and
AZ acres Of ground, less the railroad
right of way through it. The price paid
was SIS 900, and Mr.: Dorm has secured
one of the best properties in the city.
The deal was negotiated by E. j. San
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

l.. W. Garter who resided for a num-
of years in this city and owned the old
Haskell property on south Main street,
died at his home in Decatur city last
Sunday. His remains were brought to
Leon Monday and inferred in the Leon
cemetery by the side of his wife who
died last August.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18
Early Seed Oats.

have 800 bushels of choice early seed
oats for sale. MIKE GRIFFIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

d. d. Snyder, OF near Hennessey, and
Miss Lena r. Cooley, Of Woodland,
Decatur county, Iowa, were united in
marriage at the Spaulding hotel in this
city Wednesday at p. m. Rev.
Wagner, OF the M. Il. church, per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. Snyder is
one of kingfsher county's substantial
farmers and will read the Times in the
future Klngfsher (Okla.) Times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

l.. P. DERRICK started on the road Mon
day selling cigars for the Leon Factory
"Skeet" will sell them too, if any one
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Glorious voiced singers, diverting
song and dance men, clever colored
comedians and score of enjoyable
vaudeville and minstrel entertainers
make up the excellent bill of the Rich
ards and Prlngle's monster minstrel or.
ganization, which appears at the opera
house, one night, Friday April Goth.
This is the big minstrel show of the
season, and as this firm has never been
known to break promise, lovers of
good, wholesome minstrelsy and vaude-
vile may expect to enjoy one of the
seasons. This season the company
numbers fifty performers, every one of
whom is popular in these lines of enter
tainment. In point of scenic excellence,
costuming and all of the stage details
that enhance the performance this or
ganization leads all others. For its
stringed orchestra is carried, while two
big bands do clever work in its big street
parade, and the selections rendered at
the performance and on the street
are of the most popular and Of the high
est order. The big olio of vaudeville
acts numbers the newest in this line and
represents the best and most original
colored talent in this country. If you
wish to hear the catchiest songs Of the
season see this show. If you wish TO
hear the brightest, wittiest end men
minstrelsy has ever fostered don't miss
this performance. The press everywhere
speak in the highest terms of the entire
program, and the street parade, made up
of stylish imported English road. carts,
drawn by Kentucky thoroughbreds, also
two big bands of music and other
features are worth waiting and watching
for. This big aggregation travels in its
own train Of Pullman cars. Parade at
$3.50 p. IN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

We haYe just receive !. nne new as
sortment of spring 81. -: hats. Come
and see Il n, Don't forget too that
we are adquarters for fashionable
millirerv. THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The last will of A. j. Beavers has been
filed with Clerk Keller. The will is
dated August IL, 1896. and is witnessed
by A. P. Coontz and Chas. X. Coontz.
He bequeaths all his personal property
to his wife, Eva Beavers, for her sup
port during her life, and at her death it
is to be divided equally between his
children or their heirs except the heirs
of VIM. 7. Beavers deceased.
To Arabell Beavers and William G.
Beavers he bequeaths one dollar each.
To Annie E. Beavers $40, to Bertha M.
Beavers 500, to Maud M. Beavers $40.
There is the sum Of 1852 to be equally di.
vided among the children. His real es-
tate had all previously been divided
among his children. Jas. S. Beavers is
named as executor of the will.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

George Gray, the veteran piano tuner
is in the city this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

100 kid gloves, black and all colors,
fitted and warranted at
THE BEE Hive,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Catalogues for Sears Bros and Wac
worth big short horn sale, April 25th,
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, 1901-04-18

Go to Mrs. Rays for your millinery,
her skill as trimmer and designer is
widely known, and her hats have for
years been distinguished by their altis-
tic finish and practical ideas. Be sure
and see her hats before buying. 34-2t
Miss Bessie Brazelton entertained her
Sunday School cl ass at her home in
Decatur Saturday afternoon. The time
was very pleasantly spent in games and
taffy pulling. AS the evening neared
the small guests departed, feeling that
their time had been very protitably
spent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Inc increased subscription list and
the Increase in the cost of paper and
olher material has made an advance in
'i'e advertising rates of The REPORTER
an imperative necessity, and after com.
paring rates with numerous papers in
southern Iowa towns we have adopted
the following schedule, to take effect
May L, 1901, and from which no devia.
tons will be made in any case:
yearly advertisers cents per inch per issue
occasional advertisers IL ce nts per inch per
1 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, 1901-04-18

The raising of good horses will receive
more attention from now on than for
some years. Horses are in good demand
and the supply is gradually becoming
exhausted. From Omaha comes the
news that government buyers have been
trying to get four hundred horses for
cavalry use, and although big price is
offered, it seems almost impossible to
get horses that will meet the require
lnents. The outlook for the horse is
bright.
Remlard and Joe Darling, two full
stock Norman horses, will make the sea-
son of 1901 at the stable of @ M. Lind
sey 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 the
above contract. @. M. LINDSEY,
Prop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Sensible shoes at our usual
low price. The SOC. or dollar
saved is In your pocket, not
ours. 1t isn't taken out of the
shoes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-11
First publication Sept. IL, 1908
PROBATE NOTICE.

Notice of application for inal settlement.
Y EkNOS COUNTY COURT-IN PkOBA TIE
State of Wisconsin, county of Vernon IS
In the matter of the estate OF Elisha
Ahuey, seceased.
On reading and filng the application OF
Hnrrizon smith, administrator of the estate OF
Elisha Abbey. deceased, represen ting among
OF her things that he has fully administered
the said estate. AM praying that a time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing his
account OF his administration, and that the
residue of the sud estate u assigned to SUCH
pers us as are by law entitled to the same;
1t is Oroered, That said application be
heard before me at my office, ia the city of
Viroqua, the 9Th day Of November 1901, at 10
o'clock A. Nj
1t is further ordered. That notice OF the
time aud D ace of examining and allowing said
account and OF assigning the residue of said
estate, be given TO all persons Interested,
by publication OF "a copy OF this order.
for thee successive weeks in the Vernon
County censor, newspaper printed in said
county, efore the day fixed forsaid hearing.
BY the court, D. o MAHONEY, County Judge
Dated, September B, 1901.
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Fall meetings national association of
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Sept IS to % Oct 80 to Nov Fare
and one-fiith on certificate plan for
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Special round trip tickets to New York
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Milwaukee Industrial exposition. Sep
tember to %, fare and one.tbird for
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and Saturday. d ring exposition.
La Crosse Inter State fair, Sept. IS to
SS- one fare for Iouud trip, good to re-
tam until Sept 80
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