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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
REV. HUGHES SERIOUSLY HURT.
His Nose Completely Crushed by a
Kick from Horse. He SUI
fore keen1V,

Rev. George Hughes, pastor OF the
Methodist church of this city, was most
severely injured in the face by klck
from his. horse last evening as himself,
wife and baby were returning from
picnic at Crystal lake. His nose was
crushed, a considerable quantity of
flesh was torn from the upper portion OF
the nose and his eyes were seriously
bruised, one eye lid being split. The
force OF the blow sent him on his face to
the ground and the little child he was
holding at the time, fell with him.
fortunately the little one was uninjured.
Rev. Hughes was unconscious for
some time and was bleeding most pro-
fusely. Mrs. Hughes succeeded in get
ting the horse tied by the roadside and
returned to the side of her husband.
Henry Dacken and wife, who were
members of the party, arrived IN short
time and Rev. Hughes, who had by
this time regained consciousness, was
placed in Dacken's carriage and brought
to town as rapidly as possible. The loss
of blood was so great that fears were
entertained lest he should bleed to
death. He became cold and comfort
was wrapped about him. But this ad.
ditional covering did not prevent chill
which attacked him on the way to the
city.
Medical aid was summoned as soon as
possible after reaching his home and the
unfortunate man was made as comfort.
able as his serious condition would per-
NIT. His eyes continued swelling until
they were shut and be suffered a great
deal during the night. 1t will be almost
impossible for him to escape without
Disagreement, as the nose is so COM
pletely crushed
Mr.. Hughes and family had just
reached Chas. Hunts place, about two
and one half miles from town, when the
strap which holds. the breeding broke,
letting that down on the horse's legs.
Rev. Hughes leaned forward little to
see what was the trouble and the horse.
usually gentle, suddenly kicked and the
full force of the animals hoof struck
him square in the face.
1t was sad ending to an otherwise
most enjoyable day. The Methodist
choir had spent most enjoyable day
at Crystal lake and Rev. and Mrs.
Hughes had especially enjoyed the day,
entering into all the frolics of the oc-
casion with pleasure. Then when with
in two and one half miles from home tc
meet with such serious mishap. caused
the entire party the deepest regrets.
Indeed the entire community will sim
cerely regret the injury and hope that it
will prove less serious in results tbsHfs
now feared--Atlanta Telegraph July 10.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Will Judge Tedford Resign?

The Des Moines Leader of Tuesday
says:
A vacancy on the bench of the Third
judicial district is expected to be caused
in short time. 1t is given out in Des
Moines from reliable quarters that
Judge w. H. Tedtord, of Corydon,
Wayne county, will resign soon. Judge
Tedford has been ill for months aud
unable to perform the duties of his
Office. 1t is understood he will send in
his resignation before the next term Of
court opens.
In case Judge Tedford resigns a va
cancy will be left to be filed by ap-
pointment of Governor Shaw. Robert
Parrish of Decatur county is said to be
slated for the appointment. Parrish is
the local Burlington attorney.
Mr.. Parrish when interviewed said he
knew nothing of Judge Tedford's inten,
tons as to resigning. Knowing ones in
this city however say he will resig,
within month and that Mr.. Parrish
will be appointed to the vacancy.
The house occupied by Mrs. Sears will
will be for rent after June i.
! T. Il. HoRNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
paK:hmerican Exposition Buffalo,
New York.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
sells through excusss;;ca tickets at very
low rates, with choice of all rail, or rail
to Chicago, Detroit or Cleveland and
lake journey thence to Buffalo. Equip.
ment and service unsurpassed. A val
liable folder to be had for the asking.
For full information and folders ad-
dress any Great Western Agent, or J. z.
Elmer, Gen'l, Pass. Agent, Chicago.
47-l3t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
THE CHURCHES.

rev W, Ii. Isley will preach at
. = mon chapel next Sunday afternoon at
3 CLOCK. 81
new l. N. Woodarl, of Indianols,
lor'oef pastor of the Nj. E. church, at
oafaen Grove, spent few hours in this
city last Thursday,
Inc subject of the sermon at the
presbyterian church next Sabbath morn
lug VIII be "Our Inheritance. The
evening services will be omitted until
iurther notice on account of the excess
sive heat,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The manager of leading Chicago dry
goods house says that to get fair share
of the trade of his community business
man must advertise. cit has become
the habit of women in particular to look
over the advertising columns Of the
newspapers before going shopping and
to make out list of purchases" the
dry goods man asserts. s'The man who
does not make specific announcement
Of his wares cannot expect to draw any
large number of buyers"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

For SALE-A fine residence in Leon.
} 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, 1901-07-25
Announcement.

will be a candidate for the nomina
ton of sheriff, subject to the decision of
the Democratic county convention.
ALE DECK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

If YOU want a farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms go to E. j. Sankey, south
west corner Main and Commercial SITS.
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The first of the Colorado tourists who
went to Manitou couple of weeks ago
returned home Sunday. The arrivals
were G. M. Ketcham and family, Mrs.
K. Hickman, Mrs. S. A. Yost and
daughter Eva, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Owens and Lawrence Caster. They all
report most delightful time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Leon Homestead No. l45 B. A. Y. will
give an ice cream social for their mem
bers and their families at their hall on
Saturday evening, July 81.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

A slight difference between the Leon
Cigar Co. and their cigar makers last
Friday resulted in walk out, every en-
ploye from foreman down going out
The question Of wages did not figure in
the strike.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

For SALE One high grade phaeton
and set of single harness, good as new.
LUCY d RAY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

j. B. Snyder last week threshed the
small tract of wheat he raised this year.
mention of which was made in The RE-
PORTER few weeks ago. He called
Saturday and told us that when the
machine stopped the tally stood at 1856
bushels and the wheat was raised on
three acres and ninety rods. The wheat
tested 6l4 pounds to the bushel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Old Peoples Meeting 1t New Salem.

You are cordially invited to be present
at the Old Peoples Meeting held at the
New Salem Baptist church, on the first
Lore day of August, 1901.
MORNING.
9.l3-snndsy School.
lo.43--A sermon to the old people by
The pastor. Rev F. Edwards.
Text Psalms 7l:9.
l2:00-Dinner, bring your baskets well
filled.
AFrEENooN.-~-.
2:5o--song service Singing old songs
by the cid people
o:oo-Song service by the Dung peo-
Pile.
$50 ~oeneral conference by all chris.
tlans.
BE sure and bring your old hymn
books. May We not expect the presence
OF the Holy Spirit and have joyful
day.
ASK your grocer for Russ Bleaching
Blue, do not be deceived by fraudulent
limitations, see that the name Russ APP.
pears on all packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

When you 20 to buy blueing insist
upon having Russ Bleaching Blue and
not some of the many limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Special pension examiner John 4.
Grace, of Charlton, is in the city on
official business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

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, 1901-07-25

The reorganized Maroons played their
first game last Friday afternoon at Ath-
letic park in this city and defeated De.
catur City by a score of IL to l. jim
and John Hurst were in the box for the
Maroons and did splendid work as the
score shows. The Maroons have hard
game ahead of them on Emancipation
day when they play the o. P. G. Fl.
club from Gallatin, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Some people for the first time are Of
fering prayers. They are to be found in
the drouth stricken sections.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Another pretty little daughter was
born to Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Hoffman
last Saturday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Casters

have good organ for sale cheap for
cash. F. E. CLAvER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The 9TH Annual Reunion of the
Pioneer and Veterans of Grand River
Valley will be held in the park at Davis
City, Iowa, Aug. l3-l4-l5 and Is, 1901.
Everybody invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

r. L. Parrish returned last week from
Boulder, Colorado, where he had been
for two months looking after his mining
interests in the Blue Grass Mining Co.
He tells US that they have very fatter.
ing prospects and are now taking out
paying ore. A short time ago the COM
pany was incorporated and some stock
sold to equip the mine with new ma.
chinery, but the stock has now all been
withdrawn from the market.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The insane commissioners held an ex-
animation of Fred Brown yesterday
morning and decided he was fit subject
for tire atment at the insane hospital at
Clarinda, to which place Sheriff Burns
will take him to-day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
AT HURSTS!
Observation-Disclosures
Observation-Disclosures

Our remnant sale will con-
tinue through the coming week.
Mill ends of Muslins, Ginghams
and Shirtings have been added.
Also many dress lengths in Lawns,
Batists, Dimities, Etc, at greatly
reduced prices. Economy to trade
here.
Ladies dies o1tSrds we've graded in prices sloo
At $I.OO All the regular sl25 OK oxfo[ds
$l.5O lines.
At &f ~ All the regular Sl50 Oxfords
and the odds and ends from the
$l75 lines.
At $3.50 Al the a s.z5 i; and Y!z $500
In Mems Work Shoes
and $50 iaes. buckle and an Con con. III @l.OO
Nearly ii sizes in each kind. but pa ali Ps sizes
ture.
Boys Creedmores 9Oc. 80 =
| HURST BRC
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Roe Caster, our iceman, has tried to
keep his customers in good humor the
past week by predicting light frost in
December.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Foundation and we'll brick at $3.50
per M. 4S4t F.C. MULLINN1x.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

LIST Ut EetttIS UNLdITEu FUT.
The following is a list of letters remain
ing uncalled for at the postotf1ce in Leo0,
Iowa, for the week ending July 20,
1901.
Mr.. j. Albert Livenigh.
Miss Grace Smith
Mr.. j. +. Kinoin.
In calling for the above please say tad
vert1sed." JOHN LEDGERwooD, p. NJ.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Fulton & Manning, the north side
grocers haye a new adv in to-day's RE-
PORTER whichis loaded with hot weather
bargains in dried and canned fruits
which will pay anyone to look over.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

A CARD-We desire 10 return our sin.
cere thanks to the many kind friends
who extended us their sympathy and
assistance during the illness and death
of our husband and father.
Mrs. j. B. BELLAMY AND FAMILY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The Abba Union says quite number
of colored people from that town Will
attend the Emancipation celebration in
this city on August 6.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Tuesday was the 9th anniversary OF
the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. M. r.
Sanger, and their many friends did not
fail to remind them of the fact, extend
them many happy returns of the day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

There is dangerous one dollar bill
raised to ten in circulation of which the
following is a description: The original
is one dollar bill United States of
America silver certificate, issue of 1899,
692l3669. On the face the figures ! on
both the left and upper corners has
been raised to figures 10. The figures
to the left of spread eagle haye been
erased but no print has been substituted
The figure on right and left lower
corners are obscured by nedallions
without figures. The figures 10 are past
ed over figure at left of the bust o.
Lincoln and also to the right of the bust
of Grant. On the back Of the bill, ovel
the printed one the printed 10 is pasteo
on both right and left hand corners
And to the right and left Of central me,
dallion, bearing printed information Of
issue Of the bill, the figures | are obscur
ed by pasted medallions. Aud the
words X Dollars are pasted over the
figures on left and right lower corners
on either side Of the words United
States Of America Silver Cep1fcate."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

If you have an item of news sen | it to
The REPORTER. This paper wants to
give the local happenings and subscrib-
ers can assist 1t materially by giving the
reporters items. If you have tele.
phone transmit your news in that man
ner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The Winterset Review, by A. W, C..
Weeks. suspended publication lately. 1t
starved along as middle Of the road
Populist paper for several years and
can paper. That settled it quickly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The store Of Ell Wood at Morgan
postoffice was struck by lightning during
the storm Tuesday evening and burned.
On account of the telephone wires being
the loss or whether it was insured
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The following school districts have
not reported school levies for this year:
Decatur No. 3.
Long Greek No. 5.
Long Greek No. Z.
Richland No. z.
Bloomington township.
j. F. Gill,
Auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

A poultry raiser, successfully exper.
fenced, says camphor ball put in the
hens nest will keep away from the fowls
vermin or lice, and one ball in setting
of eggs will keep the mother hen and
chicks free from lice. 1t is an easy and
simple remedy and worth trying.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

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, 1901-07-25

Director Sage, of the bureau Of I'll
ture, who is stationed at Des Moines, is
of the opinion that this year will dem.
onstrate more than any other the value
of protecting the fields from hot winds.
He declares that IN every case where the
field is protected on the southwest by q
wind break of some kind that the crop
will be much less damaged than where
there is no such protection. Mr.. Sage
does not advise windbreaks in the fields,
as too much room would be taken but
he is of the opinion that belt of some
kind of trees along the edge of every
forty acre corn field would be a good
thing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Il. Housh, of Eden township, shipped
two cars of sheep to Chicago Sunday
morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Charles f. Jones, whose series of
articles on store management in Printers
Ink has attracted widespread attention,
says that some merchants largely in.
crease their advertising at seasons when
trade is not as brisk as usual. 81
believe" he concludes, "that those who
do the most advertising at such times
have the best Of the argument. If the
purpose be to draw trade why not adver-
tise most when you need trade most?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

For SALE-A Jersey heifer calf.
O. E. HUI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The base ball boys are preparing
ball ground southwest Of Roe Casters
lake and they expect to secure some
good games during the big reunion here
next month. Last Wednesday evening
they were clearing the, grounds Of the
old stumps by saturating them with oil
and burning them. When they left
they thought the fire had all been put
out, but during the night brisk breeze
famed some of the smouldering embers
and fire started in the grass. 1t was
discovered during the night and nun
Der of men worked some time in putting
it out, not however until it had burned
over quite tract extending across into
John Albaugh's timber. AS dry as it is
it it is very fortunate that it was noticed
and got under control as it would soon
have reached meadow and could not
have been stopped until vast amount
of damage had been done.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

A. M. Pryor made business trip
down through Missouri last week visit
ing Gallatin and then going on down as
far as St. Charles on the Missouri river,
coming home by way Of st. Joe. He
was in quest of stock cattle, but prices
were so high he could not buy any. He
says the greater part Of Missouri is
simply burnt up, a great deal worse
than this state, and crops will be an
almost total failure,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

MIR. John House and Miss Isabella
Masse were married in this city last
Saturday, the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. Thomas Waller. We extend
our congratulations On Monday eve
ming the boys of the town gave them an
old fashioned charivari.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

A. q. Warner, of sedalia. Mo-, sands
us clipping from Sedalia paper which
shows that the drouth in that section of
Missouri is the worst ever known, crops
being almost total failure. Geo. B.
Ellis, of the Missouri state board of
agriculture estimates that the drouth
has cost Missouri $75. OlO. 600.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Curtis Burrell,a young man employed
as porter at the City Hotel in Davis
City, made an unsuccessful attempt to
commit suicide Monday evening by the
chloroform route but was discovered in
time to save his life by prompt medical
attention. No cause is known for the
rash act, but it is thought he was labor
ing under fl OF temporary insanity
brought Oh by the intense heat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

We notice in an exchange that new
institute of learning by the name Of
Fairfield academy is to be started at
Fairfield. 1t will be conducted by Prof.
r. A Hardness, an able and successful
educator in this section Of Iowa for
many years. The academy will give pre-.
paratory and normal courses to Its pa
irons. The building recently vacated
by the Fairfield business college will be
occupied by the new school.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

lul0S.
Geo. Overholtzer, young man living
at Grand River, WAS arrested Monday
by Sheriff Burns, an information having
been filed before Justice Beck, charging
Overholtzer and another young man,
who has not yet been arrested, with
assaulting with intent to kill young
man named Hal Hedrick last Friday
evening at Grand River. There had
been bad feeling between the parties
over girl and it is alleged the two fell
lows assaulted Hedrick with brass
knucks, and gave him severe beating.
Oyerholtzer's preliminary trial is set for
next Tuesday and in the meantime he is
out on $500 bonds signed by his father,
VIM. OYerholtzer.
We accepted an invitation last Friday
morning to take drive with c. M. Axes
behind his fine black team and drove
down to the farm which he purchased
last week from j. j.. Smith, of Eden
township. 1t was our first trip over a
portion of the road down Eden prairie,
the garden spot of Decatur county, and
there certainly can be no better farming
country anywhere. We could not but
admire the splendid manner in which
the farmers of this section of the county
have improved their farms. All of them
have substantial houses and barns and
large number of them have telephones
in their residences. The pastures were
filled with sleek cattle and fat hogs and
there was general air Of prosperity
manifested everywhere. One farm ",
!. noticed particularly was John M. Chas
! tain's, our attention being detected to i
! by the sign "Roadview FARM painted
!! in neat manner over the gate and W,
! Immediately asked whose it was. How
nice it would BIZ if all farmers would
! adopt name for their farm and have i
painted on the gate, and It would be
. good idea also to have the owner
/ name along with it. The Eden prairi,
farmers are up to the times in all things
j and We hope to see every one have
their farms named before long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

1t is no uncommon occurrence these
days for Leon grocers to find newly
Matched chickens in their egg cases.
One grocer last week found five little
chickens in case of fresh laid eggs
brought to his store by one of his farmer
customers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Charles Pngh, the north side barber,
and Bluff Wilson got into an alteration
Monday evening which ended in Pugh
striking Wilson pretty forcibly in the
face. Nightwatch Lindsey arrested
Pugh and when he Vas taken before
Mayor Woodland he plead guilty to as
sault and battery and was fined $500
and costs,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The long drouth in the immediate
vicinity of Leon was broken Tuesday
evening by good shower, about an inch
of rain falling. Unfortunately the rain
did not extend over all the county, but
now that the drouth is broken we can
expect general showers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

We learn of a horrible accident Just
across the line in Missouri last Friday
evening, which resulted in the death of
Ralph Moore, the fourteen year old son
of Howard Moore, jr., who lives a few
miles west of Lineville. The boy, ac-
companied by brother about eight
years old, had taken the cattle to the
river to water. He was riding a horse
and rode it into the water to drink. AS
the horse turned to come out the boy
lost his balance and fell off, his foot
catching in the stirrup. His struggles
in the water frightened the horse and it
ran away, dragging the helpless boy
through the timber, his body striking
the trees at every jump, The little
brother tried to catch the horse but
could not and the boy was dragged
across the river twice and then the
horse ran to the home of Virgil
Moore, a half mile away, still drag.
ging the boys mangled body. where
it was stopped. The lad was dead
when tho horse stopped, his body being
terribly bruised and broken, nearly
every bone in his body being broken.
The only clothing that remained on him
was the neckband Of his shirt. and one
lwrlstband,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

The remains of Harry Hamilton who
died at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Hamilton in Des MONIES
last Friday, were brought to This city
on Saturday for burial at Palestine,
where -four other children are buried,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Carmean are
chaperoning a jolly party of Leon young
people who are camping on Grand River
above Davis City. The party is com
posed of Misses Mabel Dain, Lelah Os.
born, Kate Ogden and Helen Young,
and Messrs Ralph Sigler, Ed Schenck,
James and John Hurst.