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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

will not have over half crop. What
mean by that is that, acre for acre,
the fields of the state will not produce
half as much corn as would have been
cribbed if the season had been nor
NAL. Last year we had 307,OOO,OOO
bushels, or thereabouts, and I feel
safe in saying that we will be ex-
tremely fortunate if we get yield
of 150,0OO,O0O bushels this season."
William H. Disbrow, a prominent
citizen of Cass county, who lived four
miles northeast of Atlantic, was
kicked by vicious horse at the home
OF James Lepner, near there, and was
so seriously injured that he died as
result of the injury in a short time.
Oliver Mitchell, prominent young
man of Rockford, was shot in the
back during sham battle and died
soon after. The accident occurred
during Sons of Veterans celebration
at Rockford, the young man being
shot by comrade. He was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. MITCHELL old res
auents of Floyd county.
At the Preliminary hearing of Ben
Mcknight, charge with murder in
the first degree in the killing of his
wife at Sioux City, June IA, the de-
PENDANT was held to the grand jury
by Justice Ferris on the charge of
murder in the second degree, fixing
his bond at $4,000, which he failed to
give. The defense tried to secure an
lcquittal on the ground that there
vas no evidence against Mcknight |
n view of the fact that her state
nents to witnesses who testified were
OF made in view of expected death,
ence were not admissible in evidence
here were no eye-witnesses to the act
f the alleged beating from the eff
cts Of which the woman died. i,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
"St. Nicholas League

is an organization OF those who real
the magazine (Rhether subscribers or
nOt,) without dues, and it offers prizes
each month for the best drawings,
photographs, poems, stories, puzzles
and puzzle answers, Some of the work
sent in by ing folks shows surpris-
ing talent.
No one VIII does not see est. Nicho-
las" can reahar what an interesting
magazine 1t is, and how exquisitely it
Is Illustrated; it ts surprise to young
and old. OF literature 1t contains the
choicest, and in art it has never been
surpassed by any grown folks perlodi-
cal. The new volume begins with
November, 1900. and the subscription
price is $500 a year. If there are
children In your home, you can hardly
AFFORD to be without 1t.
BOYS AND GIRLS who read this
advertisement and who wish to find
out more about The St. Nicholas
League and its system OF monthly
prizes may address, without cost, The
st. Nicholas League, Union Square,
New York.
THE CENTURY CO.,
Union Square, New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Notice 10 Teachers,

The next regular examination of ap-
plicants for certificates to teach in the
Marietta schools will be held in Wash
ington school building, Saturday, Feb
ruary 10th 1901, beginning at 8 a. m,
and closing at A. 80 p. m, central stand
ard time.
Teachers holding five year certifi-
Gates and desiring to have the same re-
newed, will please notify the Clerk of
tho Board. at leiast one week previous
TO the time of examination, what high
er branch. ia addition TO Theory and
Practice, they elect for examination.
BY order Board City Examiners
GEO M PLUMER. Clerk.
Jan. 27. Feb, l. 8. and IL,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12

the removal of these cases that so in.
terferes with the work CT the bureau
that fer nearly week no business Is
transacted there.
For three weeks before the evening
of the ball men will be at work swath :
ing the pillars In bunting, draining the
gallaries in red. white and blue.
Around the fountains ralms will be
ma~sed. Festoons of smilax and hang.
irg baskets of plants will be siu.1ended
from the galleries ana amcrg them
will be hung cages OF canaries. If the
weather is propituous there will prob
ably be an immense throng at the ball
The flocr will be filled with gaily dress
ed women and their escorts. The ma
rire band and one other will play alter
nateiy for dancing. But in the early
evening there will be little space for
that. At ten o'clock the president will
make the circuit of the hall on the arm
ce the chairman of the inaugural COM
ristee, John JOY Edison. He will re-
mair fer cnlv a little time. But the
revelry will continue till morning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
"Nature and Science"

Don't bother me-I'm too busy" is
too often the remark from a grown
up person to a child who really wants
TO know The editor of Mature and
Science" gives careful attention to ev-
cry question asked by his young read
ers, and 1--WE will write to st. Nicho-
las about 1t" has become the motto of
the department. which contains inter
esting short articles, beautifully illus
trated, telling of four-footed animals,
birds, insects, water animals, plants,
and whatever pertains to Nature.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
$500 REWARDl

We will pay the above reward for any case. Of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache.
Indigestion, Constipation or Costiveness we
cannot cure with Liverita the Up-To-Date
Little Liver Pill when the directions are strict
ly complied with. They are purely Vegetable,
and never fail to give satisfaction. 25c boxes
contain 100 Pills, 10c boxes contain 40 pills. &c
boxes contain Is Pills. Beware of substitutions
and limitations. Sent by mail Stamps taken.
NERVITA MEDICAL CO., Cor Clinton and
Jackson Sts, Chicago, Ill. Sold by
Sold BY Beagle & Lytle and A, J..
Richards, Druggists, Marietta, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
4. c. GUSSESS & HARVEY

We have a car of bananas
we will sell at very low prices,
5 and 10c a doz. Oranges
from 25 to 40c a doz-sweet.
Lemons 15c a doz. All kinds
of homemade candies. All at
low prices. Cocoanuts Sc each.
Cor. Greene and Ohio Streets
and No. 8 Tiber Way.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Something New
for Girls and BOYS

During the past year "St. Nicholas"
Magazine, which has been for nearly
thirty years the leading chiidren's
monthly magazine of the world (and
now the only one,) has introduced sew
eral new departments which have been
extremely attractive and have greatly
Increased the circulation. One of these
L.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
BE in Style.

BE in Style.
Don't laugh at fashion.
Don't discourage ambition.
Don't hinder progress.
Try to be affable.
Look on the bright side.
Strive to be happy.
Enjoy life.
Keep healthy,
which you can do by using DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin according to direc-
tions. 1t Is an absolute cure for Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Stomach Trou-
bles and Sick Headache.
CURTIS & HUTCHMAN,
CHARLES r. BUCHANAN.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Low FARE SOUTH.

To New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola via
Pennsylvania lines
Excursion tickets to New Orleans,
La, Mobile. Ala. and Pensacola, Fla,
for Annual Mardi Gras Festivities, will
be sold via Pennsylvania Lines Feb .
ruary 18th to 18th inclusive, good re-
turning leaving those points not later
than March 7th. Anybody may take
advantage of the low rates, and any
Pennsylvania Lines Passenger or Tick
ct Agent will furnish full particulars
upon application.
Feb. Z ct.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
0, & |. <. B. B.

Cheap Excursion to Columbus Feb
ruary 11th and 18th. account of the
celebration Of Lincoln's Birthday. The
rate will be $40 for the round trip.
Tickets good going on above dates.
Returning February 18th. Leave Mar
ietta 6:2O a. m.-SarriVe Columbus 1875
a. m.
B. & 0. s. w. to Beaumont, Texas,
in twenty hours.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Floyd E. SEIpt0n.

Floyd e. Skipton, the infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. SkiDton, died
of lung fever at their home on Post
street, Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The interment will be in Oak Grove
cemetery at 80 today.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Advertised Letters.

Bush, George.
BCCckout, Mrs. Gussie.
Bowie, Miss Martha.
Bolles, A H.
Friedman, Charles.
Fleming, Miss S. e. (4)
Gooden, Matte.
Graves, willard.
Huff, Miss Lulu.
Holdren, Victor and Gale.
Huff, Robert.
Henry, A. E.
jones, G.. NJ.
Johnston, John.
Johnston, Mrs. Eva. (2)
Johnston, Jas.
Kelly, Mrs. Susie.
King, Miss Hattie.
Lucas, Mrs. Lizzie.
LEWIS, WIN.
Lavener, Edward.
Madison, Miss Jessie.
Marietta Plumbing Co.
Mapwell, Mrs. Samuel.
Mcguire, Miss Maggie.
McMurray, Miss Alice.
McDades, Mrs. Dora.
Mckinney, Frank.
Meeks, Miss Ethel.
Miller, Mrs. Clara A.
Mitchell, Frank.
Moore, C. L.
Mires, Mrs. Rachel.
Ogan, Miss Lucy.
Robinson, A. G..
Riggs, Miss Vera.
Racer, Mrs. Hattie.
Schneider, Miss Lizzie.
Sewers, A. w.
Vickroy, Miss Florence.
Hall VIM.
Wendelken, Gerd.
Winters, j. R.
Wilson, Geo.
Williamson, Mrs. R. S.
CARDS.
Brooks, Mrs. Joy.
Hanke, Mrs. Carrie.
M. NJ. ROSE.
Postmast
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
wanted-A Husband

Must he strong and never have a lame
aack.-IR. RANKIN'S KIDNEY TAB
LET'S stop the pain at once and cure
permanently. Sold by Beagle &c Ly-
tie and A. j. Richards, druggists, Mari
etta, Ohio
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Save Your Money.

Every working man and woman
should take advantage of the savings
department of the Marietta BuildinS
and Savings Company, and lay aside
soIle portion OF their earnings each
week. ''i
p. m. each day. '"
Dec. 6th-tf.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12

Cures Group, sore throat. pulmonary
troubles--Monarch over pain of every
sort. DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Examination of Teachers

For the public schools OF washington cour,v
Wiii WI pe neld In the Marietta High School Room
IN ~ Cne second Saturday OF each month excsnt
January, July and August. '~oop'
]. A. STONE, Marietta, Ohio.
President Board of School Examiners
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-12
Real Estate Deals.

The Marietta Real Estate Exchange,
located in the city electric building,
corner Front and Butler streets, re-
ports the following additional sale of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18

TO PREVENT THE GRIP
Laxative Bromo-Quinine removes he cause
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18

oluton was adopted asking that fran
chises be taxed, and the revenues used
for State purposes. Another resolution
was adopted requesting legislation by
which bank, telegraph, telephone and
railroad stock, and personal and real
property must be placed upon tax du-
plcates ut their actual cash value.
The election of officers resulted as
follows Fred j. Brand, of WOOD
county, president; T.. J. McKenny,
Cuyahoga county, nrst vice president;
Il. Is. Crawford, of Stark county, sec.
ond vice president; Samuel Cartwright,
OF Putnam county, third vice presi'
dent; j. \. Romig, of Tuscarawas
county, secretary; I. II. Kennedy, OF
Medina county, assistant secretary
George A. Bennett, of Cuyahoga
county, corresponding secretary; and
W. X. Morrow, of Highland county
treasurer.
The bylaws of the organization were
amended so as to compel the treas,
urer to give n bond of 1000 instead
of $500, as formerly.
Next years convention will be held
at Columbus.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18
Nolan Bros.

Have you seen our line Of Fibre
Ware? 1t Is fine line and very cheap,
too.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18

have had too much government and
The trouble in Akron has been that we
not enough liberty Give us liberty and
let the government CO."
Zone question that has attracted
considerable attention throughout the
state is the matter of issuing permits
for glove contests. Where do you
stand on that proposition?"
LET them all fight. It's good thing
and should be pushed along. can be
counted on to take hand in the scrap
myself occasionally if either Of the
principals fail to appear"
"How about the proper observance
of the Sunday closing laws?" .
"The least said about that matter
the better. do not care to go on rec,
ord. The truth of the matter is Just
this, have friends on both sides Of
the fence"
Candidate Wormold figures it out
that he is dead sure of the nomination
unless some of the nine Republican
candidates become sore when they are
turned down at the, primaries and en-
ter the Independent field.
NlNE-COUNT 'EM-NINE.
There are now nine Republican can
didates at the head of the municipal
ticket. Those who are anxiously
awaiting the result Of the primary
election, all of whom expect the NOM
nation for Mayor are: w. B. Doyle,
o. l.. Sadler, j. R. Nell, H. A. Kas-
son, o. d. Capron, Il, @. Webster, j.
r. Campbell, H., @. Sanford and i. G.
Gibbons.
Say, but this is great graft for
we fellows" said one of the well
known hangers-on. Nine candidates
to work for. It's snap that comes
but once In life time. I guess we
wont do thing this trip
In speaking of the situation a can.
didate took different view of it. 'T
am glad there are so many candidates,
Our assessments for the primaries
wont be so heavy"
1t Is generally believed that the
three leaders in the contest will be
w. b. Doyle, backed by Judge Geo.
M. Anderson and his friends; o. T..
sadler, brought out by Capt. Aaron
Wagner and that faction, and Hon.
II. @. Sanford, who has the support
of number of prominent politicians
not identified with either of the other
wings. y.s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18
An Independent Candi-
date For Mayor.
Grafters Expect to Reap a
Rich Harvest.
Prospects We're Never Better-Large
Field to Gel Rich From.

Bentley Wormold lis candidate for
Mayor and he don't care who knows
it. In fact he said as much when ne
called at the Democrat office Thurs.
day afternoon,
Say, you just tell them meaning
the great American public) that am
it. am an independent candidate for
Mayor. Ny name Bentley Wormold
and 1 live at 212 South Arlington st.
Now don't forget as / have several
hundred friends who are holding their
breath waiting for this announcement.
/ guess it will take their breath away
from them all right when they read
it."
"On what kind of a platform do you
intend to go before the public3"
81 believe in a free VIII government.
Let everybody take care of themselves.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18
Claret Punch
Chicken Patties, au Cresson
Green Peas
Oyster Salad
Hickorynut Ice Cream


Assorted Cake CONNECTIONS
Coffee.
Following the spread program of
tOasts was introduced. Hon. J. G. W.
Cowles, of cleveland, responded to the
subject "The Western Reserve So
ciety." Mr.. COwles also officiated as
toastmaster. Hon. l.. e. Holden of
Cleveland, spoke on benjamin Frank
lin" "The Love of Country" was re-
sponded to by Rev. George p. Atwater.
Attorney Il. p. Otis responded to "Our
Debt to Franklin" The last speaker
was Mr.. Milton Houck, of Toledo,
president of the Ohio society. His
subject was "Our Society, Its Aims
and Requirements"
The following guests were present:
]. III. McCrum, II. III. Wright, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Means, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Z. Otis, Rev. George r. Atwater,
Dr. NJ. B. Pratt, Mr., and Mrs. Karl
Kendig, Mr.. and Mrs. d. X. Paige,
Mr.. and Mrs. Anson II. Russell. Mr..
and Mrs. II. H. Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. u. Otis, Mr.. w. B. Baldwin, Mrs.
Harriet Durham, Mr.. and Mrs. s. J.
Wright, Mr. and Mrs. j, w. Chamber.
lain, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Williams,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. IT. Anderson, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Q. Miles, Miss Mary Miles
Mr., w. b. Doyle, MIR, and Mrs. Frank
IL. Mason Miss Gertrude Mason, Mr.
and Mrs. Mark Hoynes, Mrs. I. c. AL
den and Mrs. ]. Il. Wright.
Those from out of town We're Mr.
John Th9mas, ]. G. W. oowles, MT
and Mrs. ", s, Knight, Mr.. w. p. Bow,
man and Mr.. l.. Il. Holden of Cleve-
land, and Mr.. Milton Houck of Toledo
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18

Ware? 1t Is n fine line and very cheap,
too.
BASKETS
Fancy, domestic and imported bask.
cts OF all kinds Lunch baskets, dinner
baskets, hampers, clothes baskets,
work baskets, scrap baskets, etc.
PRESERVES
A full line of Helnz's preserves in
bulk; Curtice Brothers in glass.
CHEESE
Roquefort, Club House, McLauren's,
York state and Sweitzer Cheese,
TEAS ano COFFEES
We have without doubt the best teas
and coifees on the market a trial will
convince you of this fact. They are
strictly high grade.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18
0r,w III Line.

London, Jan. rs (spl)--The War
Office rigldly declines to issue further
permits for newspaper correspondents
in South Africa.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18

When the little family circle is broken
ard we sit sadly looking upon the vacant
chair, we tliuk of the things that perhaps
we might have done TO keep the loved one
with us. Why not think Of these things
now before it is too later Is 1t a kind, low
ing and hard working mother who is giving
all her strength and efforts for the family
vel. being and happiness? Is It delicate,
fragile sister; or a weak and ailing wife ?
Do not let her fade away for want of ear
nest effort to preserve and restore her.
An Ohio lady Mrs Shropshire living in Bailou
shelby Co, IN a thoughtful letter to DR. R. v.
Pierce, of Bu..alo N. Y, says: My mother had
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It in my hose
This Is but C:.e of many thousands of in
stances in which this niatclfless Prescrip-
tion has restored suck complete health
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DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti.
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18

II is folly TO suffer from that hor-'
rible plague of the night, itching piles,
Doans Ointment cures, quickly and
permanently. At any drug store, 30
cents
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18
TOPICS
Discussed by Mothers and Teachers
at Bryan School.


The Mothers and Teachers Circle
Of the Bryan school had an interest
ing meeting yesterday afternoon. De-
yotlonal exercises opened the program,
followed by solo by Miss Anna Nc
Greevey. Rev. w. II. Fetch talked In
terestngly on New Leaves for the
New Year" followed by discussion
by Prof. Nc. .Farland, Mrs. Barnhardt,
president OF the Circle of the Crosby
school talked on the same subjects.
Miss Elma Campbell, principal of the
Bryan school, also gave a talk on in.
structiye subjects
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-18
10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II 1t falls to cure. II. W. Groves sig
nature is ON each box. 25c. !
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-11
TIE COLLEGE EXERCISES
Entertainment by Primary Department and
Art Exhibition.

The Primary Department of fredrr-
irk-buru COLLEGE gave au exhibition in
Study HALL Friday night before ID large
audwuct Ihcprugram included vocal ani
instrumental solos. Rotations drills.
etc The drilling and marching hy ttr
bows and girls was graceful and sAiIlul
and showed excellent training There
were twenty numbers ou the program
all of which were appiauded The enter
tanment reflected credit 900 thr pupils
and on Miss Marian HirgIn-.of Ncromar.
the accomplished teacher OF the depart
mpnt
ON saturday night the art exhibit was
made. and enjoyed by many ot our peu-
ole There were many hue pieces oi WORK
exhibited. eyidenciug great advancement
by the pupils Among those Who hai
excellent work were Miss Susie llgutioot.
Robbie. Goodrich the Misses llOWi-On aud
many Others. 4 water color sketch OBJ
Kenmore hy Miss Margaret llowisou.
one iu crayou by Miss lightioot. an e.e-
rant crayOn by Mrs Shaiders. Of bra.H.
work from still iie by Miss Christine
Nora were especially attractive" Mss
Agnes Chewing also showed beautiful
work. mostly Studies from cast
The hacraiaur.ate sermon WAS nrrafuri
by ur J "a Ho-cbro 100 rhr lre-bN terrain
church 40 the morning -erficr. fhr pupils
attending Doc "a body.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-11
TIE College high Standard 'f Work
II tie Art Department

To rH FREE Lance
The fredericksburg College. under the
,,i-, and able management OF pr. Rose
bro is just concluding one Oh the most
-ucra--ful sessions of that institution.
Iglgine from result. each department
has been conducted bv faithful and eth
rient teachers. Being tower ot art.
was particularly attracted by that de-
nartueut. the exhibit being by Tar the
hest the school has ever had. Miss Me-
Master the teacher in charge. Dis evidently
an un-to-date artist and teacher The
work embraces various branches oi arr
paintings 10 OIL water c0lOrs. finished
crav0n pictures. and sketches IN charcoal
The sketches from nature show decided
talent on the part of the pupils and skill
full training on the part oi the teacher.
| Miss NcNastpr is evidently not working
| for the present Only-aimingt 10 present u
SNOWY array Of pictures at the close Oh
/ schoOl-but. beginning at the very iouh-
l dation she is building zap a class when
/ even now Is a credit 20 the school, anu
promises in the future % become an I'M
/ nortant feature In the school. Among
the many that deserve praiseit Is difficult
to discriminate. but there are pictures by
Misses Lightioot and Howison ana 10y
Mrs Shahers that deserve special men
ton. The fredericksburg College, under
IT, present administration, is an institu-
ton of which our town may well De
proud.
June 10th. 1901.