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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
Used a Knife to Defend Himself.

There was quite scrap in the court
house park Saturday evening during the
band concert which nearly resulted in
riot. Fred and Jake Lee who live Z
miles northwest of town were in the
park and crowd of young men of Leon
commenced joshing them, showing one
another against them and evidently
trying to pick a quarrel 1T seems the
Lee boys tried to avoid any trouble, but
the gang kept following them around
and finally Fred Lee was struck an d
knocked down. He fought back and
the crown went from the north to west
side OF the court house. Here Fred Lee
struck jim Stout on the arm with pen
knife, infllcting wound two inches
long and clear to the bone Jake Lee
had had nothing to do with the fight
up to this time, but about this time he
was struck by Roy Biddison and he
promptly Knocked Biddison down
several times. In the mean time Fred
Lee ran west out of the park followed
by several of the Leon boys and Just
west of Hamilton & Gardeners store he
was knocked down. He again used his
knife, this time making slight cut on
Ben Updyke's leg. He then got away
and running west crawled under Marion
Osborn's house, where he hid for time
and then sent friend for his team and
left for home. Jake Lee was taken be-
fore Mayor Woodland and warrant was
issued charging Ben Redlnan, Warren
Sankey, Dol Zimmerman, Roy Biddison
and Jim Stout with fighting and distub-
ing the peace. The boys appeared be.
fore Mayor Woodland Monday and were
found guilty, Redman, Sankey thinner
man and Biddison being fined $ll.35
each and Stout S. So. Stout and Red
man paid their fines and the other three
went to Jail. Sankey and Biddison
were released the same evening, friends
having paid their fines, and Zimmerman
is staying his out in jail. Up to
the present tine nc information
has been filed against either
of the Lee boys. Public sympa-
thy is strongly in favor of the Lee boys
as they were not looking for trouble
and tried to avoid it until they were
crowded into it. This experience should
teach the Leon boys a good lesson and
learn them that people from the coun-
try have rights which must be respect
ed and the boys Of Leon should remem-
that they can not act like hooalums.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
Suits and
Skirts!

We are showing a compre-
henslye assortment of ladies
suits and skirts and in addition
have Palmer's special order
outfit from which we can have
made any style, in any fall ma
terlals of skirts, jackets, or
suits. These garments are
strictly tailor made and the
findings. ard finish are first
class. Furs and jackets will be
open Monday, Sept. lst. ready
for your inspection. You are
welcome to look at your con
venience.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
A Good Old American

In prominent place on the editorial
page Of Tuesdays Chicago Record
Herald, we find the following concern
ing one of Icons most prominent and
p opular citizens.
"Francis Varga is Hungarian who
fought under Kossuth and is now living
at Leon (lowa). Mr.. Varga wrote let
ter to friend in New York recently, in
which he INDUCED in some comments
that may interest Americans who never
struggled for independence in Europe.
We are indebted to the New York Sun
for the following extract from the gen.
tleman's letter:
am exceedingly thankful for your
kind wishes on my eighty fourth ami
versary. IS you know, am an exile
from my native country, Hungary,
where, am happy to say, helped in
the great struggle OF lS4S for the restor-
alton of our constitutional liberties, rob-
bed from our country by Austria; and
in that struggle we made more than
IA 900 900 of peasants free. giving them
the right of suffrage and abolishing the
feudal system. We were subdued by
Russian bayonets. Our commanding
general became traitor and laid down
the arms in the hands of the Russians,
| but the car did not show speck of
humanity, or he would have demanded,
at least, from the Emperor of Austria a
general pardon for us.
| was fortunate enough to escape an
ignominious death on the gallows.
True, the native country is and ought
to be dear to everyone; but, finding a
second home, magnificent, free
country, the only one OH the face of the
earth, can exclaim with thankfulness.
from the depth of my soul, that found
full recompense for all my losses.
love my second home. admire her
liberties, and know that my children
will be so much happier in this country,
which is their native home. AS my days
are nearly numbered, shall die with
the hope that the people of the old
world will yet be able to enjoy freedom
and liberty.
Here is an American who adds to the
glory of his adopted country. His love
and concern for the less fortunate ones
who had to remain behind when he came
here to enjoy the blessings of freedom do
not cause him to forget that here is
where his home interests now lie and
that his first duty is loyalty to the land
that has furnished him happy refuge.
1t is not likely that Mr.. Narga will be.
come patron of the new herald's col
lege which has been established in the
East for the purpose Of spreading anc
pandering to old-world snobblshness
4 but he should serve as an example to al
men who have come here from foreign
4 shores for the purpose Of bettering theil
condition, and also to the many native
born Americans who sometimes forge
where injury ends and mere pessimrs..
begins
Losr-A key ring with two KEYS
Please return to this office {
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
AT HURSI7S.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Mems
ShOeS!

Made by shoe makers who
have made our shoes for 90
years. The styles are new.
The shapes different and the
prices in your favor but the
workmanship-the wear endur-
ing qualities are the good old
fashioned kind you have always
found here. The north window
shows q number of the new
arrivals in aides shoes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
School
Shoes.

Our assortment of school
shoes is very complete and you
will find here for the children,
shoes that are extra strong and
seryiceable for rough wear.
They are in medium and winter
weights made up in approved
fall shapes and the prices are
right too. They are as good
as money will buy. Don't pay
to buy cheap made shoes for
the children, You are always.
welcome to come and look
whether you buy or not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Wanted one hundred head horses,
mules and mares for the southern and
eastern market. Ages ranging from 4
to 10 years, weight from 900 to 1900
pounds, all stock must be fat and we'll
broke to harness. Will be at Shirley's
barn, Davis City, Friday, Sept. 6. and
Axes & Jones barn, Leon, Iowa, satur.
day, Sept. z. Will pay the highest mar
ket price for such stock. Farmer ring
in your fat stock. Lead them ..,ss!eave
them and get your money. This stock is
wanted for the eastern market and
British war. w, E. WHITED.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
New Dress
Goods!

The new fall styles in dress
goods and suitings have been
coming in for 10 days. The
black goods stock issespecially
strong at this tinc--The best
assortment Of new and staple
weaves in black goods we've
ever had. The popular fabrics
this fall appear to be Of sem;-
rough effect, oheviots, GRANTEES,
coating serges, poplins and
melrose. Well be glad to have
you look at The goods.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
Reunion of Bird Regiment Iowa
Cavalry at Moulton, on Oct. is
and is.

The reunion of the 3rd. Reg. Iowa,
Cav. will be held at Moulton, Iowa, on
October Is and l6. 1901. Coils. Trimble
and Noble will both be present. The
ranks are rapidly thinning and in few
years the regiment will exist only in
memory. Let every surviving member
try and be present at this reunion. A
rate of one and third fare for the
round trip has been secured Oh all rail-
roads from all points in Iowa.
e. j. SANKEY, j. D. Brown,
Secretary. President.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Never before has there been such
great demand for corn binders in this
part of the country. Dealers have been
sold out before the season commenced
and without effort on their own part.
A cornbinder costs as much as an or
binary grain harvesting machine, but
that has not restrained large number
from buying them. Many fields of corn
in which the yield does not promise to
be up to standard, will be cut and fod-
der utilized for forage food. In this
manner the Iowa farmer will sustain a
very small loss, even if his crop is light.
With the introduction of the corn
binder into the economy of the farm, it
is possible the custom of saving fodder
may extend to other years than drouthy
ones, and as result the farmers profits
will be considerably increased. One
great trouble in the past has been the
difficulty experienced by the farmer
in getting men to cut up the corn. But
with corn binder, which can cut eight
acres day, it is different. Of course
the work of shocking is important and
requires the assiatence of several men,
but even then it is much less a task
than By primitive methods. Iowa farm
ters may come to realization that
Sweet are the uses of adversely -. n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Mrs. s. A. Hamilton died at her home
in east Leon Tuesday morning at one
O'Clock. She had been ill for several
years, but the immediate cause of her
death was bowel trouble of only few
days standing. The funeral will be held
from the family home this morning at
10 O'Clock, interment being in the
Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

ForNn-A chiId's silk hood which the
owner can obtain by calling at this
Office and paying for this notice.
we have just received car load of
American Woven Wire Fence and barb
ca wire. Now is the time to buy your
renee wire. BowsHER & BI DD1soy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

There will be show of spring colts
of Remlaid and Joe Darling combined
held at Leon, Saturday, September 81,
at 8 O'Clock p. m. will give 8 prizes
as follows:
First prize the next colt free.
Second prize the next colt ] service.
Third prize Andrews atlas Of Iowa, a
ten dollar book.
Contestants choose judges.
@. M. LINDSEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
Cash Wanted.

q # YOU know yourself to be indebted
to me ! would much prefer to have you
call on me and settle than to have me
call on you for same. ! think there is
balance in my favor. Awaiting your
coming few days, am yours truly,
T. E. HoRNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

How is this for ALTERATION? Betty
Better bought some butter; "But she
said" this buffers bitter; if put it in
my batter it will make my batter bitter.
But bit of better butter will but make
my batter better" So she bought bit
of butter better than the bitter butter.
and made her bitter batter better, So
twas better Betty Better bought a bit
of better butter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Friday was Joe Warmers 25th birth
day and his mother gave him surprise
by inviting number Of his young
friends in to spend the evening, and
they had most ENJOYABLE time,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Mrs. Richard Parrish last Friday
afternoon entertained forty.two ladies
at cards. This was the first of series
of parties which will be given by Mrs.
Parrish in her new home. The first
entertainment was given in honor of
Mrs. Robert Parrish of Leon, Iowa, who
has been spending the summer in Colo.
RADIO with her son, Mr.. Karl Parrish.
Mrs. Parrish will return to her home in
Iowa the coming week. Her son Karl
will remain in Colorado. Denyer. Colo,
News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

During the closing hours of the re.
union last week the Old Settlers register
in which the names of almost 500 old
settlers were enrolled disappeared from
the headquarters tent. The person
who has the book is kindly requested to
return it to Secretary h. L. Long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

All members Of the Leon Presbyterian
Ladies Aid Society are requested to meet
IN the Endeavor room of the church
next Tuesday at 2:3O p. M, and
all plans for the work of the Society for
the winter will be discussed and decided
on at this meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

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. WIN. A. GARRETT & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. stempel returned
last Thursday from Fl. Madison where
they were called by the death of Mrs.
stempel's father, VIM. Vogt, one of the
old settlers of Lee county, who died at
the ripe old age Of 81 years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

"A lame shoulder is usually caused by
rheumatism Of the muscles. and may be
cured by a few applications Of Chambe.
lain's Pain Balm. For sale by w. a..
Alexandes,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Many of the patrons of the city
electric light plant would like to see an
all night service now that the new
boiler has been put in.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Mr.. Geo. B. Lefollette and Miss Lydia
M. Fa1nes we're united in marriage at
the home of the brides father in east
Leon last Thursday morning at IL
O'Clock, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. w. @. Williams. Many-friends
extend their congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

From a private letter received from
Mrs. Geo. M. Hughes, of Atlantic, we
CLEAN the following additional particu-
lars regarding the accident to Mr..
Hughes: They have just returned home
from the hospital at Omaha. MIR.
Hughes is getting along nicely, no COM
plications of any kind having set in.
Skin from his arm was taken for his
nose which was Strengthened up to near
its normal condition it having been
badly mashed. The right eye was also
badly mashed and had to be removed
entirely and glass eye will be put in
the place. He hopes soon to be able to
attend to his duties again.-Corydon
Times. Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

There was a grand good gathering of
neighbors and friends at the home of
John Mcintosh in Hamilton township
last Sunday to help dispose of his excel
lent melon crop and big freezer of ice
cream. Mr.. Mcintosh is the prince of
entertainers in that part of the country
and everybody had good time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Miss May Daugherty gave picnic at
Casters Lake yesterday afternoon in
honor of Miss Wave Paup, of Ridgeway.
Thirty-slx young folks enjoyed the bus
ride to the lake and disposed of an ex-
cellent supper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

A car load of American Woven Wire
Fence and barbed wire received this
week and we will make you special
prices on fencing.
Roucuup z, pvDr>,,o>,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Maple City Self Washing Soap not
only saves the wear on your clothes,
because less rubbing is required but it
saves fully half the labor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

For SALE-A fine residence in Leon.
q block ground, plenty of fruit, shade
trees, and water. One of the best resi-
dences in Leon. House almost new.
Inquire at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
There was a surprise dinner g iyen O

There was surprise dinner iven on
A. w. Spargur at his residence two
miles north Of Peasanton. He was SO
years old the Goth of August. There
we're rs people who participated in a
very fine dinner. In token of his
friendship he was presented with cane
and rocking chair. The presentation
speech was made by Mr.. Belts who gave
some timely advice for the young peo-
pile. Uncle Jackie Beavers rendered
some music on the violin which could
not be exceled by Paderwiski himself.
Mr.. Spargur has resided here for is
years and is hale and hearty-can
dance jig as we'll as ever. Among
those from distance were Jim Grimes
Mr.. Beavers and wife and uncle Jackie
Beavers and wife. All present enjoyed
themselves.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

If you want your clothes to be clean
and white, use Maple City Soap as d.
rected on the wrapper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

1t is reported that Mrs. Nation hurt
herself quite badly recently. Somebody
told her she had joints, and she imme-
diately went after them with her
Ratchet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

| offer for sale my farm, and city resi-
dence on south Main street.
: ]. G. STOCKTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

John Hurst and Ralph sigler went to
Grant City Saturday to dc the battery
act for Grant City in game of ball with
the Gentry club at Gentry. Grant City
wan the game by score of 81 to 8, the
Leon battery doing effective work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Chapter w, P. E. o. will meet in reg
ular session Tuesday evening Sept
3rd. A full attendance is desired. By
order of Pres.-Mrs. Belle Harvey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Mrs. Dick Lathrop, of Center town.
ship, stepped on rusty nail one day
eRst lex and is confined to the house
witt very sore foot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Quite number of Leon people went
to Des Moines Monday to attend the
state fair. Among the number were:
Mark Grimes and son, Ethel Cruick.
shank, saba Peniwell, Prof. j. H. Drake
and family, w. A. Allbaugh, Ed Lane.
Arthur Tatman, Mrs. w. T. Kelley,
Maud Wilson, Robert Bowsher, 7. S.
Arnold and many other whose names
we did not learn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Lost-In Leon an envelope containing
about $l65. The finder will be literally
rewarded by returning the same to
THE REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

The Jubilee Minstrels under the man.
agement of Mr.. F. P. Douglass which
we're secured by the reunion com mitee
to appear each day at the grounds also
gave an entertainment each evening at
the opera house. The company en-
braces eleven people and those who at
tended the performances speak in high.
est praise of their work, and they were
certainly artists in their profession.
Their singing, dancing and sketch work
was very fine, and as professional cake
walkers they can't be beat. In fact i,
was the best minstrel performance evel
given in this city by any company
We understand they will be here again
for one night about the middle of Sep
TENDER and will no doubt be greeted
with packed house, for they deserve {
good patronage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Dan Hurley of Woodland township
took on a jag of forty rod Saturday
night and got so noisy he was placed in
Jail for the night. He paid small fine
and costs Sunday morning and was re-
leased.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

On Tuesday the following persons
from Leon and vicinity went to Das
Moines to attend the state fair: G. e..
Meek and wife, Mrs. ]. M. Caster and
daughter Mailie, Will Gardner, wife and
son Earl, Jessie Pryor, Helen Lorey,
Ed. Harris, Yves Farnes, G. B. Yost,
James Blake, M. G. Belts ana A. P.
Olsen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

DR.. Sayman's medicines and soap sold
by Mrs. Reed can be secured from Mrs.
Alice Calkas on South Main Street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
License to Wed.

The following marriage licences have
been issued by Clerk Keller since our
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

If you want farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate Of interest and
best terms 60 to E. ]. sankey, SOUTH
east corner Main and Commercial SITS.
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

A bouncing boy baby was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Harris last Friday
morning. Both mother and child are
doing well.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

ss5 A son was born last Thursday to Mrs.
Charles w. Kelley. Of Apishapa; Colo,
who came only the day before to visit
her father Nelson Rhodes in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

A. Deck will be in Decatur City to buy
hogs every Saturday and Monday, to be
delivered on the following Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Try Mapel City Self Washing Soap for
washing woclens or lace curtains. 1t is
unequalled for washing ladies' shirt
waists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
BoWsHER & BIDDIsoN.

We notice in the Denver News that
among the late arrivals at Glenisle,
Colorado, a famous mountain resort,
are Mrs. ]. P. Hall, Of Denver, and Mrs.
w. P. Clark and daughter Eta, of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Joseph Sylvester an old and highly
esteemed citizen Of this county died at
his home three miles south of Wood.
land on Monday afternoon at l0o'clock,
and was buried at Woodland Tuesday
morning at II o'clock. He was the
father of Mrs. j. w. Sells of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Mrs. Rev. "A. q. Collins, of Bedford, is
visiting friends here for few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
Money to loan on gilt edged security
Apply at this Office.

If you wish to have beautiful clear
white clothes ask for Russ Bleaching
Blue. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

b The next reunion of the 34th Iowa
will be held at Charlton in 1903.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

The little daughter which was born to
Mr.. and Mrs LATE Weaver on Sunday
of last week, died Thursday morning,
and Was buried the same afternoon in
the Leon cemetery. The bereaved
parents have the heartfelt sympathy
many friends. i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

ULosr- One package containing colsets.
Finder leave at this Office.
Losr-In Leon, B. Y. P. U. gold
enamel pin. Please return to THE RE.
PORTER Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

NoTcE--I will be at the High School
building Sept 3rd, 4th and 9Th from
1870 to 4 p. m. to classify pupils enter
ing the grades from other schools, and
to examine those who for any reason
did not finish the work Of their grade
last year. and have been making up
work during the summer Al 1870 p. no.
Friday sept. 6 ! desire to meet all the
teachers Of the grades and High School
I to sign contrasts and to arrange some
al her matters pertaining to the welfare
81 the schools. Respectfully
n ]. H. DRAKE,
Su pit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
If you want attractive horse bills
bring your work to The REPORTER office.

The house occupied by Mrs. Sears will
will be for rent after June /.
I. Z. HoRNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Mr.. /. g. Conn, who has been man
5ager of the Leon Shoe Store since it was
purchased by s. A. Miles year ago, has
resigned his position and gone to Mt
Ayr to accept position as manager Of
the shoe department in Freeland &
Campbell's store. Mr.. Conn is first
class store man and during his res
idence in this city made many warm
friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Losr-A key ring with two KEYS
Please return to this office. S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Casters.

WANrED-Oats, bailsd hay, and straw.
81 At. G. E. GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

Lillian l., the two year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Horney, Of
Eden township, died Sunday evening
after being sick but few days with
cholera lnfantum. The funeral services
were held Tuesday morning at eleven
o'clock, conducted by Rey.W. h. nsley,
paster of the Presbyterian Church inter.
ment being in the Leon cemetery. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy Of
many friends in their sorrow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

you look at The goods.