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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-21

The Y. NJ. c. AS sixteenth ami.
versary was appropriately celebrated
yesterday afternoon at the Opera
House, and attracted an audience that
taxed the seating capacity of the
building to the utmost 1t was one of
the most suspicious affairs of this
nature ever held by the institution and
assuringly attested the growing popu-
larity and prestige of the Wheeling
Association. The programme consist
ed of sacred songs and prayers, and
addresses treating of the local and ma
tional work of the organization. Quite
a number of talented vocalists assisted
in the exercises, and their efforts were
deservedly appreciated.
DR.. John l.. Dickey, the newly elect
ed president, officiated as master OF
ceremonies, and the opening hymn
was rendered at half-past three. The
vested choir of Thomson NJ. E. church,
under the direction of Prof ]. N.
Hammond, then rendered tuneful an
them, Sing o Heavens The voices,
numbering thirty-five or forty, min
gled together with charming effect, and
the rendition of the song, with piano
and violin accompaniment, was one Of
the most creditable features Of the
afternoon.
The Rev. S. T. Westhafer, of the
Fourth Street NJ. E. church, read a
scripture lesson, and also led the
congregation in prayer, in place of the
Rev. DR.. D. A. Cunningham, VINO was
unavoidably detained elsewhere.
President Dickey then announced in
well chosen words that the ensuing
number would be the secretary's an
nual report of the Associations work
during the past year. He stated that
at the beginning of the Wheeling Y.
M. c. A., the officers had been very
fortunate in securing Mr.. John c.
Lynch for this important office, and
it was largely unser his guidance that
the Association had met with such
gratifying success.
secretary's Annual Report.
In response, Secretary Lynch began
by quoting an extract from the last
number of the Association Men," the
official organ, showing the numerical
strength of the thousands of branches
of the Y. NJ. c. A. existing among fifty
nations, speaking thirty-five languages
at the close of the nineteenth CEN
fury.
Taking up the aims of the Associa-
ton, Mr.. Lynch said:
The saloon, doing more than any
thing else to destroy citizenship and
to bring sorrow and ruin to the home;
the pool room, an easy road to the 5a-
loon; the slot machine and other
gambling devices, tempting with the
hope of quick gain; the low play, ap-
pealifg to lax morals; the notorious
fake hotel and other questionable re-
sorts, all exist as tremendous temp
tations to the young men and boys
of our city. These are all seductive
currents and many are carried with the
tide. In contrast with these agencies
Of evil, one Of the safeguards of the
city is the Association building, stand
ing open every day in the year as a
genial home place for mental in
struction, physical culture and Chris
tan training. Here the wholesome
tastes and needs of young men can be
gratified in a large measure. 1t is our
sober conviction that nowhere outside
of the home and the church are found
conditions that will tell 80 much for a
pure and better manhood as the Asso-
citation.
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-Associations' Policy.


Our policy is to develop a we'll
rounded man. Emphasis is placed on
the Importance of the social, intellec-
tual, physical and spiritual sides of
young men. But the spiritual is rec
ognized as supreme. The secular agen-
cies employed are of real merit, yet
it is the spiritual that binds together
all the others and makes the work
permanent. These fundamental prin-
ciples have dominated the Association
during the sixteen years of its life in
our city.
The physical department of the As
ISOLATION continued popular. Increas-
ed interest was shown in the gymnas-
ium. 220 classes were held for boys,
junior and senior members with a
total attendance of 1861. Many en-
gagged in individual exercises apart
from the classes. The instruction Civ
en- was for the preservation and promo
ton of health and the harmonious de-
velOpment of the body. By careful ex-
ercise many young men have gained
strength and vigor and have been bet
ter fitted to stand the nervous tension
of their daily employment. Honorable
competition was encouraged both in re-
creative sports in the gymnasium and
contests in the bowling alleys. Much
interest was taken in the Association
Bowling League as we'll as in friendly
games on the alleys. 1904 baths were
taken and the swimming pool was used
the year round.
Educational Work.
THE evening educational classes in
bookkeeping, penmanship, arithmetic
and mechanical drawing afforded
young men opportunity for profitable
study. BY taking advantage of these
classes a number of young men are to-
day occupying advanced positions and
receiving increased salaries. Lectures
and talks given from time to time as
we'll as reading room have an educat-
ing influence.
The Association possesses many of
the best features of a social club. 80
social gatherings, receptions, and en-
tertainments of various kinds were
held at which members and friends
had opportunity for comradeship and
enjoyment. The game room is an i'm
portant factor in meeting the social in
stincts of young men. The popularity
of the annual Lecture and Eentertain-
ment Course was maintained
The spiritual upbuilding of Chris
tian men and the salvation of the un-
converted continued to be regarded as
of the highest importance and of the
greatest interest The Sunday after
noon meeting has recognized place
in the religious life of the city. Here
many young men have received life
impressions. In the last month of the
year five young men acknowledged
Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
The Saturday evening young mems
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tween the acts. doing away with the
tiresome waits
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Mr.. Tibbitts Address.

Secretary Lynch was followed by Mr..
George F. Tibbetts, of Washington. D.
C., who gave an address upon the sub
jecL Christian Activity" His re-
marks were illustrated by means OF
stereoptican views and elected the
closest attention of the audience. He
called attention to the great privilege
1t was tor them to represent such an
organization as the Y. VI. G.. a. and
dWelt at length upon the significance
OF Christianity He spoke of the spir-
itual, intellectual and physical sides
OF the association and particularly of
It's advantages in dealing with the in
dlyidual. He cited many instances Of
how the association had extended time
ly aid TO the deserving poor. and helped
TO lift the young men from the de-
grading and immoral walks of life.
Mr.. Tibbitts also explained how the
association had been instrumental in
happily reuniting in the bonds OF love
and respect parents and their children,
who had become separated for var
ious reasons.
He closed by giving a thorough and
explicit review of the glorious work
that had been accomplished in each de-
partment of the Y. NJ. C. A. here and
everywhere since it was organized
Mr.. Tibbitts has been actively engaged
in the work of the organization for
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
New Court Cases.

Maud Nj. Mathews vs. w. II. Barut-
house ct al. Plaintiff brings suit in par
tition praying that the estate of her
mother, Mrs. Martha M. Barn, house, be
divided among the heirs. g. w. Hoff-
man attorney for plaintiff.
Robert L. Bennett VS.. Harriet s. Rider
ct al. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage OH lots 8, 4 and 5, in block 9,
Park addition to Lamont, given to se-
cure note for 500, dated Nov. l2, 1896
A. P. Olsen attorney for plaintiff.
l.. A. Brown adm. vs.. James r. Stan
differ ct. al. Suit is brought to have lots
and 3, block 6, Muris addition to Davis
City which was owned by Hulda E..
Standifer deceased, sold and the pro-
ceeds divided among the heirs at law.
Q. w. Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
+. G. Mullinnix VS.. Mary y. Mittep.
Suit is brought to foreclose mortgage
on the undivided half interest in lot 9,
block Z, Stout & Gillhams' addition 10
Leon, given to secure note for $l3R. R.l3,
due Sept. l, 1900. l.. B. Jackson attnr-
ney for plaintiff.
VIM. Woodard vs.. Fannie L. and j.
u. Mr"s,. Suit is brought on a promis-
sorry note for $500, dotted June 2l, 1895,
due in one year. Marion Woodard at
torney for plaintiff.
g. A. Long ct at, VS.. VIM. Sunder-
land and wife. Duit is brought to quiet
title to lots l, 2, 8, 4, 6 and s, in block
-. Leftier's addition to Leon, Iowa. S.
Varga attorney for plaintiff.
q. w. Rogers VS.. Harvey o. Dudley.
Suit is brought to foreclose a mortgage
on "a feet of the north side of the east
half, lot 2, block 81, Dancers addition to
Lamont, given to secure note for $4OO,
dated April Is, 1896, due in five years.
a. +. Olsen attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
Library Minutes.

The library committee met with airs.
l.. Van Werden, Saturday last at 2
O'Clock for the purpose of perfecting ar
rap9emeats for the public meeting to be
held at the opera house, Monday even.
ing, Jan. 7th. Committees were named
on program, reception, music and ad.
vertising and the people may feel as
sured Of a pleasant and profitable even
ing. All are invited and admission is
free.
The presence Of Miss Tyler, secretary
of the state library commission would
alone insure successful meeting. for
she is employed by the state and sent
about over its length and breadth to
help its people found free libraries
where ever they may need her services.
She is practical librarian and beauti.
full and gifted woman with a heart full
of the true missionary splrst. Let our
people give her the hearing such spirit
deserves to meet.
The time for permanent organization
now having arrived the chairman and
secretary rendered their designations to
take effect at next meeting, which will
be held at Hotel Leon parlors under
Miss Tyler's direction, Monday, Jan.
9TH, at 2 O'Clock p. m. Committees on
permanent organization was selected
and instructed to report at next meet
ing. Adjourned
A. l.. CURRY, HELEN VAN WERpEN,
Chairman. Secretary.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
Took Carbolic Acid.

New Years night about 10 O'Clock
Laura Evans, the sixteen year old
daughter of Mrs. N. Bigley attempted to
commit suicioe and all but succeeded.
Nothing unusual about hel was noticed
except that when bed time came she
kissed her mother and the other child
rem good night in a most Objectionable
manner and then retired to her room,
About midnight the family heard her
moaning and groaning and on going to
her room found that it was securely
locked and also fastened on the inside
with hook and staple. Receiving no
response to their knocks and calls Mr..
Bigley broke down the door with crow
bar and found her writhing on the bed
in mortal agony. On stand by the
side OF the bed stood three ounce bot.
tie of carbolic acid, and glass, into
which she had poured about an ounce
of the fry fluid and swallowed it at a
gulp. She was unconscious and DR..
Waight was hastily summoned. He re-
sponded at once and did all he could to
relieve her suferings, and worked with
her all night. Yesterday she was con.
scious but she is in very critical con.
dition and it is doubtful If she RECEIVERS.
The girl although only sixteen years
OF age has had life full of trouble
She was sent to the state industrial
school at Mitchellville couple of years
ago as an incorrigible but was released
on parole some months ago. Soon after
returning to Leon she was married tc
tawn Parsons, but after living with hel
a few weeks he applied for and wal
granted divorce. 1t seems that the
paloled girls are required to give
monthly report to the school at Mitch
ellville and on account of failure to
receive her report the new superintend
ent had written her that an officer woulc
soon be sent to take her back to tn,
school. This seemed to prey on he
mind, With the result that she took tn,
poison Tuesday exening. The amour
swallowed was sufficient to have killee
almost any person, and if she recover
1t will he little short Of miracle,
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
Wedding Belts.

At the home of Mrs. Martha G. Fry,
near Dekaib, occurred the marriage OF
her daughter Miss Helen D. to Mr.
Harris F. Wilsoa Oh Christmas day a,
noon. Rev. j. w. Caldwell oficiated
The relatives and few intimate friend
were present to witness the ceremonv
and to extend congratulations and bes.
wishes to the young couple as they star
in life together. After the ceremon5
the company was invited out into tb.
dining room to psrtake of sumptuous
wedding dinner, which evidenced Mrs
Fry's culinary abilities. The friends
the bridal couple left, as tokens of tn,
high esteem in which they are hello
many useful and valuable presents. Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson will be at home to the;
many friends the FIRST of the New Year
on the farm Of Mr.. A. Wilson.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

Lincoln J. Carter has produced a start.
ling drama of national Importance in
Chattanooga" which comes to Leon
opera house, Thursday, January 18th.
It is q story laid on the stirring Incl
dents around the battle of Lookout
Mountain and historically is correct both
in cenery and action. The last act gives
the audience q touch OF realism of the
most startling kind for q full sized een-
gine is speeding along through tunnel
at the rate Of 60 miles an hour and by
the aid Of the cinnema tograph, the aud
ience gets q glimpse Of the beautiful
scenery as veil as comparative view OF
the effect Of such . ride. Every scenic
effect of the play is excellent in fact fully
up to anything Mr.. Carter has ever
turned out and he is known as master
in that work. The plot, the act and the
cast are ali that could be desired
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
Quietly Welded.

A very quiet wedding occurred Mon.
day afternoon, December 81, 1900, al
the home of Geo. A. .Cowden, the cop
tracing parties being Mr.. John Lettler
and MISS Rose L. Redman. The ma.
riage ceremony was performed by Rev
1lsley of the Presbyterian church. Nj.
Letter Is highly respected gentleman
and is the owner Of good farm on
Grand River.
The bride is sister of Walter and
Fred Redman and is favorably known to
the people of this city and county, hav
ing been raised here and her father be-
ing one of the early settlers. Miss Red
man is most estimable lady and in
every way fitted to :grace the home of
her husband. May their future be one
Of unalloyed pleasure as they journey
through life together
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

sOn New Years day the Humeston &
Shenandoah rail road passed out of ex-
istence, being merged into the X, & w.
system, and hereafter will be under the
m inagement of A. q. Goodrich. general
manager of the K. & w. A new time
card went into effect the same day, the
principal feature of which is the inaueu.
ration Of through train service between
keokuk and Red Oak via. Shenandoah.
The new time card makes some radical
changes In the arrival and departure of
the trains at Van Vert. The west bound
freight now leaves Van Vert at 8:45 a.
m. and the passenger at 3:2O D. m. The
east bound trains arrive at Van Vert.
the freight at 2:55 p. M, and the pas,
fsenger at 3:20 p, N. The new time card
also makes some changes in the Des
MONIES service on the X. & W., the early
passenger train for Des Moines leavinv
Van Vert at 8 o'clock a. M, arriving at
Des Moines at l0;40 a, m. Returning
the train leaves pes Moines at l2:45 n.
M, instead Of 2:20 p. M, arriving al
Van Vert at a;20 p. min time to con.
meet with all trains east, west and south.
The only change at Leon however is
that the south bound K. & w, freight
pow arrives at Leon at 4:45 D. M. In
ltead Of at 6 o'clock.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
M. w. A. County Convention.

The county camp meeting of the M.
w. A. of Decatur county, will meet at
The REPORTER Office on Thursday, Jan.
10, 1901, at 1870 p. m., for the purpose
of selecting delegates to the State Camp
to be held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on
Wednesday, Feb. Ii. Delegates from
various camps in the county will take
due notice. o. T.. HULL,
Clerk Leon Camp No. 1746.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
Wanted!

Wood choppers and savers on my farms
in Bloomington township four miles
northeast Of kellerton, Iowa, to cut
saw logs, make fence posts and cut cord
wood. ! will be at my farm on Elk
Greek Saturday, Dec. 20 to let contl acts
and will pay cash for the above labor.
w. B. INGRAM,
l8-4t Mt. AYR, Iowa.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

Clint Dye, of Woodland, has just fin
ished one Of the most commodious farm
residences in the county. Not content
with that he came to Leon last week
and contracted with Bowsher & Biddison
for complete system of water works
for his home embracing bath room, water
closet and ell the modern convehiences,
includlnR fine new stove. There is
no firm in the county better prepared
for figuring on this kind of work than
Bowsher & Biddlson.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

Capt. j. D. Brown has our thanks for
q beautiful 1901 calendar issued by
Brown Bros. 4 Ballinger, live stock COM
mission, Union stock yards, Chicago, Of
which he is a member. This is one Of
the leading commission firms of Chicago.
and we are pleased to learn the past
year has been very successful one.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

POrter at
Hotel Leon, donned his white hat, red
tie and best suit of clothes Friday eve.
ming and hied himself to Garden Grove
where he attended the holiday dance
given by the colored people OF that town.
Buck was originally from Missouri and
he insisted on being shown that Garden
Grove had more graceful dancer than
himself and they do say that the way
Buck balanced on the corner and swung
his partners was caution. He was the
beau brummel of the evening and had
the fairest partners for every dance.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
We're Overloaded.

For the next so days in order to re.
duce our stock Of clothing we offer the
following unprecedented low prices.
Mems hats........... . SO cents.
Mems and boys caps.... 25 cents.
100 Boys suits worth 81 90 to So. 90 go
at this sale for 81 90
We are offering the biggest bargains
you ever saw in all lines of clothing,
S. A. GATES & Co.
Opera House Block
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
Gould Wallace was a passenger fol
Des Moines yesterday.

When you go to buy bluing insist up
on having Russ Bleaching Blue and
not some of the many limitations.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

The REroRrER's telephone number is
22, and 1T is for the use of our patrons.
II you have an item of news, tele phone
it to the Office. If you have a personal
use the telephone to send it in. If YOU
want some job printing or an advertise
ment call up our phone. Don't be
backward on this score. We want the
naWa -.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

e The hospitable home of Jas. Daugh.
ton near Grand River was indeed a
scene ofsmuch feasting and merrymak-
ing on Xmas day, about sixty Of his
relatives and friends assembling to cele.
sbrats the holiday and also Mr.. Daugh.
tons 5S birthday. Turkeys and chick
ems and good things galore were prepar-
ed BY. Mrs. Daughton and there was no
pleasanfer gathering in the whole coun.
try than that at the Daughton home.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

B, 600 farmers wanted to buy NJ. B.
keys ofas good blood as is in the
be. The largest flock in the county.
30 takes your choice at the farm if
len before Jan. 18th. Farm miles
!1st of Grown. $3.50 extra for Grating
air. II. Middlebrook, Garden Grove,
Dwa. ssfs s.ssss. 1926
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
NOTICE.

Having sold my drug business all
book accounts must be settled by
cash or note on or before January
y. l9Ol, ON which date all unsettled
accounts Will be placed with an
attorney for collection.
f. j. HONNOLD.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

The post Office at Elk has heen closed
s3on account of the Lamont rural mail
route serving many of its patrons.
While the rural delivery is nice thing
1t works q hardship on the balance of
the patrons of the Elk postoffice who
are not on the rural route and have to
go quitea 9 distance to other postoffices
for their mail.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

low Belville has been appointed
Iaster at Spring Valley, vice B.
Resigned. Some time ago Mr.. Barr
This store and recently Mr.. Belville
stock. of goods in the building;
q the change.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
Boy Wanted.

We want a bright young boy who
lives with his parents, to learn the
printing trade. Apply this week at THE
REPORTER office. Can also give employ
ment to young lady who desires to
learn to set type.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

7. II. Brown, of the live stock COM
mission firm of Brown Bros. & Ballinger,
Union stock yards, Chicago, was in
Leon few hours last Saturday and in
company with his brother Capt. j. d.
Brown made us pleasant call. Mr..
Brown was one of the escorts which &C.
companied the body of his life long
friend, Daniel Root, to Fairfield, on Fri
day, when he was buried by the side of
his parents. For many years Dan Root
has been the acknowledged leader of
the Cook County Democracy and his
death will be sorely felt by that organi-
cation. s
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

he republican caucus held at Har-
Penna., New Years day Sena-
~ easily secured the caucus sup
e senator. The Quay forces are
hbilent.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

Gold dollars for 80 cents would not
turn some people from their prejudice,
II you want true merit in paint, use
Hammar Paint. Five year guarantee
for wear. Is most economical.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
NOTICE.

All book accounts and notes due
me must be settled by cash or note
on or before Jan. 1st. This notice
is intended for everyone. Don't
neglect It. N. MAYER.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

jamie Harvey returned to Iowa CITY
Tuesday to resume his studies at the
State University after spending the
holiday vacation with his parents in
this city.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

D. f. Avery, the magnetic healer, can
aive you relief if you are suffering from
rheumatism or other palms,. Try him
and he will convince you he does all ne
claims.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

s Mrs. 1. A. Hebener and son Leland
returned yesterday to their home in
SDes Moines, after spending the holidays
with her daughters In this city'and Mt.
AYR.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

Misses May Owens and Sada Forbes
returned to Indianola Tuesday to re-
sumo their studies at Simpson College,
after spending the holiday vacation at
the home of their parents in this citv.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

There are quite number of our sub.
scribers who have promised to bring US
wood on their subscription. Tie road
have been very bad for the past two
months, but are again getting passable
and We need wood. Those who wish to
pay their subscription in wood will ac-
commodate US by bringing in the wood
now. We need it.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

D. F. Avery, the magnetic healer can
be found at his office in Fnley's block.
He is making cures every week where
physicians have failed to give relief.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

There was very pleasant home gath.
ering OF theSFrelatives and a few old
friends at the home Of Capt. E. Il. Alex.
iander on New Years day.ssH. ID. Richard.
son tells us it was the best dinner he ever
sat down to and there is no better Judge
of a good dinner than he.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

Mr.. and Mrsn Mrsns sH,88vle Ia Gilreath return.
~ rdayy ia yyiadfiI afteff Z Spending the holidays in
lis city at the home Of Mrs. Gilreath's
lrents.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

The package Of handkerchiefs and
gentleman's tie which were advertised
as lost in last weeks REPORTER was
found by Miss May Gibson and were
restored to the owner Mrs. S. w, Hurst.
the next day after the paper appeared.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

Miss Irma Allen was passe niger yes
terday for Des Moines where she will
finish her course of study at Drake Uni
,yereity.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03

A pair of Lamont heifers were here
Thursday, but received no attention
from our admirers Of fine stock. .-Blyth.
dale Gazette.
These cattle were loose on the streets
of Leon a couple of weeks ago and
were ordered to leave by Mayor Wood.
The Leon reporter., 1901-01-03
For Sale.

One 80 acre farm and one l4O acre
farm, until Jan. 18th. Alter that date
these farm will be off the market and
for rent. HAMILTON & GAMMILr.