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The Redwood gazette., 1901-12-18
Auditor Tompksins visited with
riends in Morgan last Thursday

Auditor Tonpksins visited with
friends in Morgan last Thursday
and Friday
Emil Schmahl accompanied sever I
al loads Of. stock to the South St
Paul market on Wednesday evening
of last week.
Sheriff Small left last Friday for
st. Paul, and from thence Wentinto
northern Minnesota on business
connected with that Office.
Mrs. 3. II. Albrecht, Mrs. John
IIillig and Mrs. Silas sGiem Of Nor
gan, were guests Of Mrs. I. n.
Tompkins on Wednesday last.
Jas. kyle went to Minneota,
where he formerly resided, last
Wednesday, for the purpose Of clos
ing up some business matters.
Surveyor Bigham filed a plat Of
Hirschfeld S Park addition to the
village. of Revere, consisting Of five.
blocks, with the register Of deeds.
I last Friday morning.
Harry Clark who has been in the.
employ of G. w. Mead, fol. some
time past, and also leader Of the
band, left week or ten days ago
on a visit with friends in Blue.
Earth county Shortly after arriy-
| ing there he was seized with an at.
tack ofsscarlet fever and is now. con.
fined to his room.
At the last meeting Of Charity.
Chapter No. 80, Order Of the East
ern Star, held last Wednesday even.
ing, Carrie Caswell was elected
worthy matron. Col Arthur p
Goudy worthy. patron. Annie E.
Ward associate matron, Ella j. Bell
secretary, Geo w. Dickinson treas
urer, #Rhoda. Ferris sconductress and
Lydia Warner associate conduct
ress.
Window Reporter: D. "A. Stuart
received a letter Saturday from Red
wood Falls, asking an opinion on
1.-THE new primary election law. The
Information wanted was to know.
whether the law applied to cities
under $4,000 population The act.
is SO indefinite and ambiguous on.
that point that Mr.. Stuart advised
the Redwood Falls authorities to
hold their election, which comes off
in January, under the old law.
The annual report Of the city re-
corder shows that the balance on
hand in the city treasury on Dec.
18th was $6,883. 81 The common
fund shows an overdraft Of $418.5 81.
The. road and bridge fund had a,
balance Of $136. 81 on that date. The
water works fund showed an over
draft Of 81, O55.3s. The sidewalk
fund shows a. balance Of $3.50 81, the
stone crossing fund a balance of
1929, the water bond interest fund
of S 7331. IS, the refunding bond fund.
a balance Of $808. 13 the sewer and
assessment fund an overdraft Of
| wtrS.-F ,-.S
sl97 .23. the fireman s fund a bal
|ance Of s318.56, the sinking fund i,
balance Of $2oe.76 The special as
sesssment No. 5 fund an overdraffs
|of I3-45, thess special assessment No
g fund an oVerdraft Of $IO3 .23, the
/ special assessment No rs fund q
balance Of $500 455, the special as-5
sessment No. fund an overdraft.
lot 81, Il, the special water lower
fund q balance Of s6 I. 0(s4 and the
street sprinklingg fund erdrawn
1886, 9O, caused BY the fact that few
have paid their street sprink inc
assessment for this year
The Redwood gazette., 1901-12-18

8 ~ ssftODlHS0HssSp peuG d 0OEI EIlOHsOl5
last week ii S 'all and Minneap
oils, attending to business matters
John IN l1n and q. E Mckay re-
turned home from north bern M inne
llsota during the early part Of last
week
Redwood Lod sc No Il 68, o. JT.
w, has elected red Mobiles.
master y orlkfnen. 81 v Shoemak
past master orkfnan, George See.
beck overseer W lizard Mason fore
man. George Smith guide, G..
Burmeister receiver. 3. Kuenzlis
fnancier and R Gray recorder
for the ensuing year
On the personal property tax list
for 1907 for the city of Red wood
Falls there are 260 names, nearly
double the number on the list two
or three years al go. The personal
property taxes, by reason Of this.
long list Of tax payers, will be some
less than last year. where the same
valuations have been entered
At the regular meeting Of the
John S. Marsh Post No. 85, heldson.
Tuesday evening.of last week. E.
+ D. French was elected commander,
q. G. Coffey senior vice comman der.
j W . Ferris junior vice commander,
Willet Greene chaplain, II. g. Ba-
Iker officer of the day G. A, Jackson
quartz ermaster, a. Knuepple sur
geon, r. Cain officer Of the guard, !,
G.. a. Buxton representative tothe.
aepartmen ut encampment and g. e..
,,sGoAeY alternate
It was a strong touch of winter
that we received last Thursday.
Afternoon and Friday morning It
! had been showing nearly all day
Thursday and shortly after six
Iofclock anorthWestw wind commenced
| blowing and sent the snow flying
through the air in blizzard form
during the remainder of the night
Further. it turned colder, and when
| the population was awakened into
activity Friday morning the ther-
l.mometers about town were regis
The Redwood gazette., 1901-12-18
Chicago g. Northwestern Railway.
LOCAL TIME CARD, REDWOOD FALLS
SUNDAY TRAIN.
Subjectto change.

SUNDAY TRAIN.
Leave Sleepy Eve Arrive Redwood Falls
2:55 D. m. 2:5O p. m.
cave Redwood Falls Arrive Sleepy Eye
400 %. m. 4:55 p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08

ELLA e. BROWN,
Allerton, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
a Most liheral offer

An our farmer readers should take adj
vantage of this unprecedented clubbing
offer we this year make, which includes
with TIE REPORTER, The Iowa Home
stead, its special Farmers Institute
EDITIONS and the Poultry Farmer. These
three publications are the best of their
class and should be in every farm home.
To them we add, for local. county and
general news, our own paper, and make
the price of the four one year only 81 10.
Never before was SO much superior read-
Ing matter offered for 80 small an
amount of money. The three papers
named, which we club with our own, are
we'll known throughout the west and
commend themselves to the readers
favorable attention upon mere mention.
The Iowa Homestead is the great agri-
cultural AID live stock paper of the west;
The Poultry Farmer is the most practi-
cal poultry paper for the farmer, while
The Special Farmers Institute Editions
are the most practical publications for
the promotion of good farming ever pub
lished. Take advantage Of this great
offer, as it will hold good for short
Ame only. Samples OF these papers may
"e examined by calling at this office.
o. E. HULL.
Publisher Leon REPORTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Correspondence.
And Items of Interest
as Reported by our
Correspondents
Fairyland.

How the farmers faces beam since
those delightful rains!
Mrs. Bell kanode, and Mrs, Rache
FRY called on Mrs v. Ill. Fry last Sunday
to see the new girl.
Mrs. II. j. Mckee left Friday for 4
months visit with her relatives in Cass
Co.
Mrs Celeste and Bell Folan,. called or
Mrs. v. Ii. Fry Tuesdy.
Lon Adams and wife visited at waiter
Briner's Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Martha Wilson who has been
teaching in Colorado the past year visit
ed at JEFF Blades the past week
The dance at Phillips was failure
owing to the scarcity of girls.
Mrs. Little and Mrs. Il. j. Mckee trans,
acted business in Leon Saturday.
Mrs. Bertha Boles and daughter called
to see the new baby atN I'll. Fry's Thurs
day.
Lutte Brown drove up from near Grand
River for Miss Martha Wilson Monday.
Aaron Fry is~a regular caller IN
1Brooksyllle now Of Sundays.
D The fishing party returned from Grand
RIVER with down cast looks for they had
met with ''tisherman's luck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Kilgtore.

People are beginning nto replant
garden, the drouth having killed the
early planting.
Oscar Mills, of Sorghum Ridge, had
business at the Marts home recently.
Edward Still, of Peasanton, is reg.
ular Sunday visitor at the Miner home.
Floyd Dale, of Spring Valley, was a
pleasant caller at John McDaniels
Wednesday eve.
Steve Latta, of New Buda. called on
his lady friend in this neighborhood
Sunday.
Merton Cozad, of Morgan, was in this
vicinity Sunday.
Floyd Dale and Albert Woolsey were
IN Leon Wednesday,
Mrs. Geo. Fascett, of Leon, came
down last week for short visit with
her parents and other relatives in this
vicinity.
Mrs. George Still and children are
visiting friends at Bedford.
Harry Tabler returned to Leon last
week after pleasant visit with friends
in this vicinity.
Arthur Lille and Olive Still. and
Nettie Jennings and Maud Lille spent
Sunday eve at the Barnhearts home
near Block ley
| Mrs. g. B. Moore spent Thursday
with her parents.
Odd Daes is employed in Wayne Co
Leonard S,lll of Woodland was callins
on friends in this vicinity one day las
week.
/ Albert Woolsey is rapidly recovering
from siege of the Kansas fever.
/ j. H. Foster and bride are stopping a
the McCutchean home at present.
Mrs. VIM. Moore is on the sick list.
G. w. Moore of Leon was visiting re
Ilations here last week.
Misses Sarah and Flossie Rohinso,
and Miss Nettie Jennings spent Thurs
day afternoon with Mary and ANN
NJ Daniels.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
was an over Sunday visitor in This cit.
Vina Whittier, of BurreIl, spent Sat
urday night with Bessie Fosdick.

was an over Sunday visitor in this city.
Nina Whittier, of Burrell, spent Sat
urday night with Bessie Fosdick.
A. +. Akers returned home Thursday
after a two weeks visit with his. sister
in Oklahoma.
John Fesler and George and his wife
arrived here Sunday after two months
stay in Kansas.
John Brown and wife spent Sunday
at John Burk s.
John.Nicholson and wife and Miss
Landfair, of Lamont, took supper Fri
day evening at j. NJ Smith
Ollie Dunbar spent Wednesday night
at his brother Jessie's.
Mrs. Marshall and children returned
home Sunday after visiting week with
relatives on Grand River.
Little Golden Hair Percy is on The
sick list.
Charley Ray and wife and Fred Wion
and wife spent Sunday evening at
Grandpa Payton's.
Owen Mahorney was quite unfortunate
last Wednesday; got his collar bone
broken and shoulder dislocated.
Will Ashburn and Miss Eta Piercv
visited Leon friends the first of the
week, and also attended the limancipa-
ton day celebration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Something New.

a new grahophone for S25, which uses
both large and small cylinders is the
latest development in the talking ma.
chine field. This new instrument has
been provided to supply demand
which has manifested itself ever since
the large cylinder appeared. Its pos
SCISSORS, while having only one instru,
ment, costing considerably less than any
previous machine capable of using
the large cylinder, may now enjoy a
large variety of selections at the nomi-
nal COST OF small records, and is also
enabled to avail himself OF the great
volume and superior reproduction of
the Grand record, whenever desired, at
no additional cost other than that of
the records themselves. Besides it's
other advantages this instrument is pro-
vided with an entirely new feature
which has never before appeared on
any graphopone. This is dial speed
indicator which, by the position of a
pointer, enables the operator to tell at a
glance, the speed at which the machine
is running and to adjust the speed by
merely moving the pointer.
The Columbia Monograph Co., No.
IS Wabash avenue, Chicago, head
quarters TO, graphophones and talking
m chine supplies of every kind, will
send You catalogues on application. 30 ct
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Business Opportunities For All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota
and Missouri on the Chicago, Great
Western railway; the very best agricul-
tural section of the United States,
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have a de.
mand for competent men, with the
necessary capital, for all branches Of
business. Some special opportunities
for creamery men and miliers. Good
locations for general merchandise, hard
ware, harness, hotels, banks and
stock buyers. Correspondence solicited.
Write for Maps and Maple Leaflets to
w. J. Reed, Industrial Agent, 604 Endi-
colt building, St. Paul, Mimi. 49-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
MORTUARY.
.IIZABETH BROWN

ELIZABETH BROWN
WAS born November Goth, 1921, in Ma.
rietta, Lancaster county. Pennsylvania
She was married to Ezekiel Sankey Oct.
10th, 1899. To them were born two sons,
Ezekiel Jr. Aug 2d. 1913, and Thomas
Decatur Sankey, July 4th, 1915. They
emigrated from Eastern Pa to Iowa
landing at Burlington April rs, lS49.
Her husband, Ezekiel Sankey and son
Thomas ID. died of cholera on April 9th
1919, leaving her and her sorrowing son
in a new country among strangers and
cholera a malignant epidemic at that
time. She waited until the epidemic
had subsidized, intending to return to her
home as soon as it was safe to
make the long journey but in the fall of
lSl9 some of her Pennsylvania friends
came out, and with them she removed
to Louisa county, Iowa, locating about
four miles west of Grand View. In
1850 she married Samuel Fittro, to whom
were born two children, George w. and
Cecilia. Cecilia died in infancy and
Geo. w. when he was ten years old.
Her husband Samuel Flttro died in 1854
In 1856 she again emigrated, this tint
locating four and half miles North
East of Leon and lived there to the close
of the war in 1868. She made her home
with her son, T.. j. Sankey, in Franklin
township, Decatur countv. Iowa. In the
spring of 1869 she married Rev. Joseph
Miller, who died in the year 1879
Since then she has made her home with
her only surviving child Il. j. Sankey
in Leon, Iowa. In early life she became
a Jealous christian, joining the NJ. L.
church. After coming to Iowa she Join
ed the United Brethren church in her
native town and has ever since been a
consistent faithful christian. She died
July 3lst, 1901, at 1850 a. IN. Her death
was apparently painless and came quiet
ly like one falling asleep. She was a
woman of strong will, very industrious,
and economical, but always ready to
help where help was needed, but EN-
inently practical. Her whole life was
spent in trying to do good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
MRS. ELIZABETH BRAMMER.

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the
death of his Saints. ''-Psalms, 11G:l5.
Died at her home near Grand River
Iowa, on July 80, 1901, aged Sc. Th,
funeral was conducted by Joseph Ed
wards, of Grand River, who spoke from
Revelations. She was laid to rest in thu
Young cemetery to await the resurrec
ton morn.
Grandma. dear has gone and left us,
Left US here to weep and mourn,
Mourn for her whom death has taken,
And from us has rudely torn.
Many hearts were sad and aching,
When they saw her suffer so:
But remember all must suffer-
It's our wages here below.
ROM 6 %
Grandma. dear, was kind and gentle,
Loved by many far around,
Now their hearts are sad and lonely
Since they laid her in the ground.
She is resting, swectly resting
Meath the cold and silent clay
But we hope to see her living
With the blessed some glorious day.
MATT. Sc.
Some bright day, when from Heaven
Jesus comes in glory clad
Every tear will then be banshed,
Every saddened heart made glad.
Shall we meet her over yonder.
Clothed in robes of linen white,
When the blest shall live forever,
Peaceful days and no dark night.
REV. l9:S21:i,
May our Lord and blessed Savior,
Look upon her children here,
Console and comfort while in sorrow.
They have lost u parent dear.
Now dear children, look to Jesus,
He it is who knows your grief,
He it is who shares your trials.
He it is who gives relief.
IsAIII 53:3 5.
ELLA e. BROWN,
AllertOn Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Astounded The Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown, of Bennetsville,
is. G. was once immensely surprised.
fsTnrough long suffering from Dys-
lpepsia, he writes, "my wife was greatly
Jun down. She had no strength or Wig
Dr. and suffered great distress from her
stomach, but she tried Electric Bitters
which helped her at once, and, after
using four bottles, she is entirely we'll,
can eat anything. It's grand tonic
and its gentle laxative qualities are
splendid for torpid liver" For Indiges,
ton, Loss of appetite, Stomach and
Liver troubles it's positive, guaranteed
cure. Only SOC at l.. Van Weiyien's
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
CITY KARNIVAL KIRIE I W { FAIR ASH

Great Ta. aad Exposition City Nc, 1901
Will be the
Farm Products Stock Industrial
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Tuskeego.

Rev. I. Ii. Jones, of Eagleville, Mo-,
filled his regular appointment at Ahe
baptist church Sunday.
4 Mrs. Lucy Butts, Of Kansas; came last
Thursday for visit With her parenAs
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bason.
daughter arrived at the homfs OF
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barnes, Aug' ith
James Beavers and family, Of DAVIS
county, Mo-, visited few dry las
week, with Mrs. Beavers brothyer, pics
Keller and family.
- Ms hfp, Of near Lamc mi gisite(
Thursday and-Fliday at j. n. Smiths.
James Ledgerwood, of WORTH Mo-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
Real Estate Transfers.

AS reported by S. Narga u Son from
july 81, 1901, to August ,, 1901
VIM. McFall to Isaac Carlisle r,
lot in Lamont S As
Stephen Narga to Aaron Good
man, so acresin Center ... 1850
w. S. Chandler to Peter Cruik.
shank, go acres in Center ....... 5000
Harriet Shatiner to Charles p.
lShallner. IA acres in Burrell ..... $50
+. NJ. Rhoades to w. A. Alex.
ander, lot in Lamont ..... ........... 500
Clara Adair to l.. b. and Edith
Weaver, lot in Leon .. ....... 600
Chas. Swanson to Frank A.
Greenland, 40 acres in Long Creek 1000
b. G. Trembly to Nancy Jane
McBroom, land in Hamilton ....... $50
Marshall Sherburne to A. II.
Sherburne, 100 acres in Garden
Grove Observation-Disclosures. s 600
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
NEW REVENUE DECISIONS RE
GENTLY UTTERED.
Concern Stamp Taxation on Certain
Bonds and Drafts-Latter
Distinguished.

Two important revenue decisions have
been handed down by j. w. Nerkes,
commissioner of internal revenue at
Washington, and will be read with
interest by Decatur county people. The
first deals with ''what bonds required in
legal proceedings are taxable under
paragraph Z, schedule A, of the war
revenue act as amended by act of March
2, 1901" The following ruling is in re-
laton to zee rtain drafts taxable because
drawn otherwise than at sight OF on de-
mand" The ruling follows:
Treasury Department,
Office Commissioner Internal Revenue,
Washington, July 10, 1901.
Sir: | have to acknowledge the re-
ceipt CT your letter of the Sd Instant in
which you say that your attention has
been called to the fact that schedule A
of the war revenue act, as amended by
the act of March 2, 1901, does not re-
enact the exemption contained in the
old act in reference to bonds, "such as
may be required in legal proceedings"
You wish to be informed what con
strnction this office places upon para
graph of schedule A, as amended in
this respect.
In reply, you are informed that this
office has ruled that bonds Of admins
traitors and executors which were form.
erly held to be exempt as bonds used in
legal proceedings, require to be stamped
on and after July |, 1901, in conse-
qnence of the omission of the exemption
heretofore accorded to snch bonds.
The bonds of guardians, receivers, or
trustees appointed by the court would
also be liable to tax on and after July | j.,
lSOl, for the same reason.
Other bonds used in legal proceedings
such as prosecution bonds, injunction
bonds, bonds to stay proceedings,
bonds upon appeal, bonds upon writ of
error, bonds of cost, and bonds given
in claim and delivery actions for prop
erty are not included in the terms of
paragraph of schedule A, as amended
and would not be taxable.
Treasury Department,
Office Commissioner Internal Revenue.
Washington, July -, 1901.
Sir: | have to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your letter of the 9th instant, in
which you ask to be informed if an
ordinary sight draft on which the words
sat sight" have been erased and the
words ION arrival of goods substituted
Is subject to tax under the amended
revenue law; also, if an ordinary sight
draft across the end of which is printed
these words: eff requested, hold until
arrival of goods. Allow inspection" is
subject to tax under said amended law.
In reply, you are advised that a draft
drawn With these words sat sight"
erased and the words con arrival of
goods substituted therefor is draft
drawn otherwise than at sight or on de.
mand, and is liable to tax; also sight
draft on which is printed. "Ifrequested.
hold until arrival of goods. Allow in
spection," is a draft drawn otherwise
than at sight or on demand and is liable
to tax. In the case an option is given
to the drawee, by the exercise of which
the draft may be payable at some time
after sight. j. w. YERkEs,
Com SSinnar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
PAN American Exposition Buffalo,
New York.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
sells through excursion 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, Genl, Pass. Agent, Chicago.
47-l3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
There is so Much News

that even if it comes by telegraph We
overlook some of it. Isn't it fact that
you have seen DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsln advertised several times and
have neglected to try it? An ounce OF
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is as good
as three weeks vacation. Ask any
druggist or anyone who has taken it.
Sold by l.. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
This Is An Advertisement.

If you are looking for laxative, DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is 1T. The con
venience and merit of this valuable
remedy will be explained to your sat
i faction by l.. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-08
; 1000
The President

OF the American Federation of Labor,
Union s,2l5 says; 81 am using your DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin myself and in
my family, and find it does lots of
good.-Iours truly, Geo. G. Campbell,
Clinton Iowa. sold by l.. Van Werden.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-20
Transportation Bargains.

From August Ist to 10th and from
September Ist to 10th, inclusive, the
Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
will sell round trip tickets from Chicago
TO ST. Paul and Minneapolis for SO s.;
70 Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
yer. szs. 90; to Ogden and Salt Lake City,
Utah. for $40 90. These are less than
the regular one-way rates. On other
dates, from now until August SYST, in
elusive. they will make round trip rates
Of sIs 20 10 ST. Paul and Minneapolis;
s3f.So to Colorado Springs; 50 50 to
Utah points. Return limit OF all tickets
will be October 3Ist, 1901. On August
9th and 10Th, only So4.5o, Chicago to
California points and return. The Chi
caeo. Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
operates the only Electric Lighted Train
MO Omaha" the pioneer Limited TO
s.. Paul and other up-to-date trains. To
ascertain how to avail yourself of these,
the cheapest rates ever offered, drop a
nostal TO w. 5. Howell. General Eastern
Passenger Agent, New York City. or to
Edmund Janeway. Travelling Passenger
Agent. No. AZ S. grid ST.. Philadelphia.