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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Mrs. Zebra Post, who for many years
was q resident of this city and who do
mated the ground on which is built the
L. D. s. church, died at the home Of her
son james Post, in Davis City Monday
afternoon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

G. G. Beck has moved into the Chas.
tain property on west Commercial street.
where he lived before going into the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Will F. Lindsey business manager and
Harry S. Penniwell, advance agent of
the cold Arkansaw" Co. arrived in
Leon Saturday morning to spend the
summer vacation, the company having
closed the season the week previous at
Buffalo, N. Y, after dong tremendous
business all through the season. They
will start on the road again in Septem.
Der and have fine line of bookings for
the coming season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

DR.. J. c. Long, our new veterinary,
showed us box full of horse teeth
which he has extracted in his practice,
and many of them were curiositiea, be-
ing of all shapes and sizes. A horse
owner should pay just as much atten-
ton to the teeth of his horse as he does
his own. Many valuable horse is lost
by diseased teeth, and you cannot get
proper work out of an animal whose
teeth is troubling him, for he cannot
properly masticate his food.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Ovens, the produce buyer, will buy
your eggs and pay cash for them. Get
his prices before selling.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

A called meeting of the Library Board
on next Tuesday evening, May Ia. Some
important business to finish I'm and a
full attendance requested.
CARRIE HYATT. Librarian
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Recently the town council passed a
resolution allowed a reward of $500 to
the hrst man with team who
reached the engine house and hauled
the engine to fire when an alarm was
sounded. Frank Garrett was the first
man to earn the reward by hauling the
engine eII to the fire at VIM. Langreder's
Thursday evening, but the fire was Out
by the time the engine reached the
Presbyterian church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Do not buy meat until you see ours
and get prices.
w. p. CLARK & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

The William Owen Co., which pre-
sented "Othello" at the opera house
last Wednesday evening is certainly one
of the best companies on the road. MIR.
Owen as Iago was ably supported by
MIR. Mcconnell as Othello and strong
company, each one an artist. Manager
Van Werden is making a strong effort
to secure them for return engagement
to present 1.-THE Lady of Lyons" If
they come they certainly will have a
packed house for it is splendid COM
pany. All their costumes are elaborate
and cost more than all the parapher.
MALTA of several of the companies which
have appeared here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Nellie, the little two year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Johh Burnison, who
moved to Leon, from Burrell township,
last week, came near dying Monday the
result of getting hold of bottle of
butter coloring and swallowing about a
teaspoonful. Prompt action on the
part of Doctor Layton saved the
little ones life, but it was a close call,
and had the doctor been fifteen min
utes late the little one would have died.
The butter coloring was a we'll known
brand which is sold everywhere and a
great deal of the butter made these days
is colored with it. Iowa certainly needs
pure food law which will prevent the
sale of poisonous and adulterated arti-
Giles used in our food supplies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Word comes from Dekalb that JEFF
Blades who is boring deep we'll on his
farm mile and half north of DeKalb
has struck three and half foot vein
OF coal at depth of $50 feet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

The Tingley Vindicator reports a
Knock down fight between neighbors
recently which resulted from one lone
chicken trespassing on nice little gar
den. The owner of the garden killed
the chicken and the owner of the
chicken attempted to kill the owner of
the garden but got decidedly worsted in
the melee. The man who killed the
chicken paid fine for fighting and the
Two families are not on speaking terms
All take warning and save trouble by
penning up your chickens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

| VIII give lessons in instrumental
music both piano and organ at your
re residence. $500 per term.
o'-1t CARRIE TACKETT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

In all stages af Nasal Catarrh there
should be cleanliness. AS experience
proves, Ely's Cream Balm Is cleanser,
soother and healer of the diseased mem
brane. 1t is not drying nor irritating,
and does not produce sneeziEg. Price
% cents at druggists or it will be mailed
by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren ST., N. Y.
Upon being placed into the nostrils it
spreads over the membrane and relief is
Immediate. 1t is an agreeable cure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

The REPORTER wants good lively
correspondent in every town and town
ship of Decatur county. We will fur
nish you all materials, postage etc.,
ways. School teachers, or bright pupils
in school who want to train themselves
to write for the press will find pleasure
and profit in writing us budget Of
news from their neighborhood. Write
us letter and be sure to send US your
name, not for publication but that we
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

If you need a watch, call and look
over my new stock, just received.
GEO. A. Coz,
Jeweler and Optician, north side square.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
List of Letters Uncalled For

The following is list Of letters remain.
ing uncalled for at the postof1ce in Leon
Iowa, for the week ending May 4,
J. 81. Rimley, Jay Wilson, Mr.. Dow
ming, Mr.. ]. N. Smith. Rev. Walter o.
Honchens, Miss Jessie Walker, Mr.. 8. p.
Gipson.
In calling for the above pIease say sad
vertised.1 JOHN LEDdURWOoD, p. M.
Money to Loan on Improved farms at
6, z and 8 per cent. interest for S, 8 TO 10
years time F. yAHaA &soH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

w. s. Chandler last week sold his 60
acre farm just west of Leon to Peter
Cruikshank for $50 per acre, and then
turned around and bought the John
Stewart "a acre farm two miles west of
Leon for S24OO.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

can still furnish few settings of
Butt plymouth Rock and Light Bramah
eggs from the best pens in the county.
36-4t I w DAIp
Utility Farm, one mile east of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Q. M. Axes and X. A. Sigler departed
Tuesday for st. Paul, to attend big
auction sale of western horses. If the
prices are right they expect to buy sew
eral car loads and ship them here,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Buff Plymouth Rock eggs from prize
winning pens at ST 90 per setting. The
finest chickens in the county.
w. A. BOONE,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Aunt Phoebe Craft. of Long Creek
township, one of the oldest residents of
the county died Sunday, and was buried
on Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Geo. Snyder, the we'll known section
foreman of the X. & w. at Grand River
died Monday from blood poisoning. In
some manner while working he received
slight scratch on one of his fingers and
at first paid no attention to il. Last
Wednesday he became unconscious and
remained SO until his death Monday
monday morning. He was highly re.
selected citizen and leaves Wife and
family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Pure Yellow Jersey Sweet. Potatoe
Plants, grown by Mrs. d. J..Garrett, are
on sale at w. P. Clark & Co., Harry j.
Vogt & Co., Hamilton & Gardeners and
at her residence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Hymena. little dauphter of Mr.. and

Hymena, little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George .Adair jr. died Monday
months and days, after an illness Of
little over week. Her death resulted
from complications arising from fall
received while playing, although every
thing that medical skill could do was
done for her. The funeral services were
at O'Clock. ' services n u being conducted
by ElderT q. Williams, interment be.
parents T have the sympathy Of the en-
tire community in their affection.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Dried apples Sc. Evaporated peaches
&c. Prunes &c. Evaporated pears Sc.
Figs SC.
w. P. CLARK & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Special pension examiner John r.
Grace, Of Charlton, is in the city on
official business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Lee You, the Chinaman who came
here few weeks ago and started laun-
dry did not secure enough patronage
AMI closed his business Monday, return.
ing to his former location at Fairfield
Tuas1av
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Look at our neat prices. Dry salt
pork SIC. Picked pork S3c. Smoked
bacon lOc. Breakfast bacon 124c.
w. p. CLARK & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Thursday evening about six O'Clock a
small blaze at the residence of VIM
Langreder, the tailor, called out the
lire department. A spark from the
chimney set fire to The shingles on the
roof, but fortunately it was discovered
at once and a couple of buckets of
water extinguished the blaze before
much damage was done.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

M M Rose seed potatoes at Fulton
q Mannlng's for 30 cents per bushel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Eggs! Eggs! Eggs! want to buy
100, 1000 dozen and will pay top prices
in cash. A. B, OWENS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

You may help dog out of trouble
and no matter what kind of dog he is
city dog, country dog, or illiterate
aristocrat, or plebe, and he will wag his
tail into paralysis and exhaust every
muscle in his body trying to tell you
that every drop Of blood in his veins is
at your service. Help man out of a
ditch and what he will do for you after.
wards depends greatly on his breed.
There are plenty of men who are not as
good as dog, in more respects than
one
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Henry Bowman is the new landlord
of the New Hamilton hotel. having clos
ed lease on Monday with E. d. Dorm
who owns the property. Mr.. Bowman
took possession Monday evening. He
is an experienced hotel man having
been connected with the Logan House
at Des Moines for number of years,
and knows how TO run a first. class
hotel, and has large acquaintance
among the travelling men. Everything
will be kept up in first.class style and
Mr.. Bowm an will make the New Ham.
ilton one of the best hotels in the state,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

First class repairing of watches, clocks
and jewelry at lowest prices-Kohler
the ieWeler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

FoR sALE-A lady's bicycle, nearly
new. Will sell cheap. Inquire at the
REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Bobby O'I.ee.
Samantha Piper.

Money to lend for short term Oh gilt
edged security. Inquire at The REPoR-
TER office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Billy Crowfoot.
Miss Dashaway.

Picture frames made any size to order
at Runners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

pay top cash prices for eggs at my
poultry store on Main street.
A. b. OWENS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
GIRLS WANTED.

Two young ladies to learn to set type.
Apply this week at THE REPORTER office,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

WANTED-Man for county superin.
tendent office position. Salary SIS per
month; office expen.e and commission.
Permanent opening. References and
$500 cash security required. Address
g. ii. SHERWOOD,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Silver Medal Contest to be Given
at Decatur, May 10, 1901.

PROGRAM.
instrumental music ......L La Belle Waltz
Pearl Riley.
In vocation - ... ........ Rev. Harvey
NO. The Exchange
vocal SOLO,. -...... ...........Selected
Miss Louise Waight.
No. 2 ... ... .... sold Mans Storyn
Song. ......... beautiful Threads of Code
Quartette.
No. 3 .......... 49,. 1885,. "Only Sixteenn
Duet. .. - "The Decatur Swells,
Fred Townsend and Harry Corrington.
No. 4......,-.. Zone More"
Comic Recitation ......... .......... $500.
.......,............... "Der Dog and Der Lobster"
j. +. Cummins.
No. 5 800; "A Temperance Story"
Vocal solo =. Time of Apple Blossoms''
Mrs. j. E. Cummins.
No. g.. 1.-The Rumseller's Equivalent
Pantomime....... .......,. ....... THE Famine"
Miss Ruth Stedman.
Vocal duet "Just Across the Sea"
Oney and Charley Riley.
No. 7........ "The Pledge in Blood"
Vocal duet, Selected
Misses May and Louise Waight.
No. s.. =" The Converted Rumseller',
Swinging Indian Clubs 49, May Walght
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Watches and clocks at bed.ro prices.
kohler the ieweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
'sim Dipsey.
Clorinda Geyser.

;, Stamp photos 10 for 25 cents during
May at Hummer's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk Keller since
our last issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

offer for sale my farm, and city resi-
dence on south Main street.
j. G. STOCKTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

N. G. Percy, for many years a resi-
dent of Decatur county, died at his
home near Murray on Monday of last
week. His remains were inferred at the
Camden cemetery in Long Creek town.
ship on Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Piercy
was one of the Pioneer school teachers
of Decatur county, and on one occasion
was defeated for county superintendent
by only one vote.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

For RENT-A good seven room house
in north Leon;lsplendid location.
MRS. WADE w, WARNER,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

! will buy your eggs and pay top cash
prices. Come and see me.
A. B. OWENS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Have you ever smoked a
GROWN JEWEL?

You will find kohler the jeweler in the
opera house block. Special prices on
watches and clocks plso on watch repair
ing for the next 30 days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Have you ever smoked a
CROWN JEWELL.

2lb cans fancy tomatoes ... ....... Sc
Bib can table peaches ................... -. .lOc
Jams, jells and buffers -. ........... SC
w. Z. CLARK q Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

If you want attractive horse bills
bring your work to THE REPORTER office,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Imitation is sincerest fattery. Don't
be persuaded to take any of the many
limitations of Russ Bleaching Blue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Orlean molasses at Empire Bakery.

Take your eggs to A. b. Owens and
get top cash prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Lawn mowers sharpened and repaired
and made to work like new. Bring
them in. 36.St LEE PICKERING.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Weather Crop Bulletin.
Des Moines, Iowa. NAV 6. Is

L.
The past week was unseasonablv
warm, with six days of brisk winds and
very dry weather. The average daily
temperature ranged from 10 to ID de-
grees above normal. The week closed
with we'll distributed showers and cooler
weather. affording more favorable CON
ditions to grass and grain and putting
the soil in better filth for planting.
Farming operations have progressed
favorably, and preparations for plant
ing corn are now we'll advanced Con-
siderable progress has been made in
planting in ali districts, and reports
show more than the usual acreage of
corn planted for the first week in May,
with prospect of early completion. The
work has been done with good condi-
tons of soil, except in fields where the
muddy surface was encrusted by drying
winds.
The high temperature of the past two
weeks has brought the season about up to
the average in respect to growth of all
forms of vegetation, but general farm
work has been retarded, especially in
sections where the soil is not naturally
dry or thoroughly drained. The general
crop outlook is encouraging.
For SALE OR TRADE-The Park Hotel
property in Leon. j. P. LAYTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
The wreck of the Burlington train !

The wreck of the Burlington train No.
3 at Thayer Monday, an account of
which is given elsewhere in this issue
was one OF the worst in the history Of
the road. There were two Decatur
county people injured, the most serious
being Mrs, Mary Cherry, Of Leroy, who
was seriously injured about the head
and chest, and also received internal
injuries. She isin the hospital at Cres
ton, and word from that city yesterday
was that she was better and was getting
along nicely. The other person was r.
B. Mitchell, of near Weldon, whose face
and head was badly cut and bruised.
Among the injured are several travelling
men who visit Leon, among them being
George Van Behren, A. U. Sweeney, @.
E. Whitlock, w. A. Harper and J. T..
McCune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
w. C. STEMpEL & CO.'S
i Pharmacists.
Miss Sally Simple.
Hezekiah Pendergrass.

Poultry wanted. buy all kinds of
poultry and pay cash. Call and get
prices. A. B. OWENS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

The house now occupied by 9. L
Hurst will be for rent April LIST.
T. r. HoRNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

White Loaf -four. 81 .OC
Cream of Dako flour ............... loo
sack Hour ............... Soc
w. p. CLARK & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Squire w. D. Moore. of Decatur. was
in Leon Monday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore returned last week from
FIVE weeks visit with his brother and
other relatives at Washington, d. q.
and other eastern places. They had
splendid visit which both Thoroughly en-
joyed. Recently it has been quite diff.
cult for ordinary callers to see President
Mckinley, but Squire was bound to see,
him him anyhow, so on the occasion Of
the big Odd Fellows parade in Wash
ington which was reviewed by the pres.
ident, he and his brother got as near
the reviewing stand as possible and
when the last of the procession passed
Squire thought they crould crowd
in right behind it and thus get
glimpse of Mckinley, but big police
man stopped him and told him he could
not 60 in. Squire told him he must,
that he had come all the way from Iowa
to see the president and this was his only
chance. The blue coat laughed and let
him slide in and there within three feet
of him stood President Mckinley and
Mark Hanna. and had heard every word.
They were both smiling and lifted their
hats and bowed to Squire, who then
came away satisfied in having accom-
plished what he SET out to do.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

A big lot Of winter underwear now
closing out at Hamilton & Gammill's.
See them before you buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

A good story bears repeating. Use
Russ Bleaching Blue, don't be deceived
by fraudulent limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

For excavating basement Oh Main
street. Specifications will be ready or
inspection Monday, April 9th.
o. =, HILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Millet and Cane Seed.
For sale at Henry's Axes farm 81
miles southwest of Leon, So 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09

Matilda Billings.
Obadiah Buzzard.
Orlean molasses at Empire Bakery.
Take your eggs to A. b. Owens and
get top cash prices.
Watches and clocks at bed rock prices.
kohler the ieweler.
If you want attractive horse bills
bring your work to THE REPORTER office,
l will buy your eggs and pay top cash
prices. Come and see me.
A. B. OWENS.
The house now occupied by 9. e
Hurst will be for rent April 1st
T. 4. HoRNER.
Agood story bears repeating. Use
Russ Bleaching Blue, don't be deceived
by fraudulent limitations.
A big lot Of winter underwear now
closing out at Hamilton & Gammill's.
See them before you buy.
Imitation is sincerest fattery. Don't
be persuaded to take any of the many
limitations of Russ Bleaching Blue.
Lawn mowers sharpened and repaired
and made to work like new. Bring
them in. 368t LEE PICKERING
For RENT-A good seven room house
in north Leon;lsplendid location.
MRS. WADE w. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-09
Bids Wanted.

For SALE OR TRADE-The Park Hotel
property in Leon. j. P. LAYTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-13
Prompt and Proper Quistus.

President McKinley's prompt and
unqualified disavowal OF any am
bition for third term will put sud-
den end to the talk which has been
made OF late by few Of his over
jealous admirers. His firm declara-
ton that he not only does not want a
third term but would not accept one
under any conditions is not capable OF
any mi:interpretation. The President
could not afford to ignore the ire
sponsihlc interviews and utteranccs
which placed him in such false light
before the country. Only distinct
and unmistakable disavowal could free
him from the embarrassing position in
which Il few enthusiastic friends had
placed him and this disavowal has
been made in his customary straight
forward and dignified manner. AS a
the estimation of his countrymen. No
third term nonsense Will be allowed
to hamper him in the discharge of his
high duties and in the solution of the
great problems before the administra-
ton and the nation.
a third presidential term is utterly
against the spirit of our American in
stitution. The precedent of Washing
ton in declining to serve third four
years established an unwritten law
which was not broken in the 10Th CEN
fury and will not be broken in the GOTH
The great jefferson refused to break
the sound precedent of Washington,
and what jefferson would not do the
great Grant, with all his power and
popularity. could not do. Whether
President Mckinley could have third
term if he wanted it, need not be dis
Cussed. He will not seek it and would
not accept it or think of it. That set
ties it. and the enterprising political
interviewers who started the boom
will have to seek some other summer
diversion.