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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
A Noteworthy Combination.

The consolidation of The Chicago
Rec ord. and The Chicago Times-Herald
was one of the most important events
in the history of modern metropolitan
journalism. People familiar with the
newspapers published in the great ca p
itals of the world say that the best
daily papers are made IN Chicago, and
it is we'll known that The Chicago Rec
ord and The Chicago Times. Herald
ranked at the very front among Chi.
cago's best dailies. Each covered the
worlds news thoroughly every day, and
each possessed also distinctive special
features giving it that individuality SO
attractive to its readers. Now that the
two haye been combined, all the resour-
ces and worldwide facilities of both
papers are united in The Chicago Rec.
ord Herald. 1t is in truth ga great
combination"-a combination without
parallel in American journalism. The
fortunate readers of The Chicago Rec.
ord and The Chicago Times Herald now
receive every day newspaper whose
news facilities are unequaled by any
other American newspaper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
He Outprayed Them.

At Spokane, WASH, the women cru.
saders visited liquor saloon and tried
by hard praying to induce the proprie-
tor 10 close the lplace. This done, the
proprietor invited the ladies to seats,
while he himself offered the following
prayer:
almighty Creator in Heaven! Thou
who hast made heaven and earth, and
created man in thine own image as ruler
of the earth! Whilst animals are living
on grass and water, thou didst teach
thy servant Noah to make wine, and
thou didst punish him for making in
temperate use of it, At the wedding of
Cana, thy own son Jesus transformed
water into wine when the juice of the
grapes was exhausted, that the enjoy.
ment of the guests might not be dis
turbed. The great reformer Martin
Luther said: He who does not love
wine, woman and song remains fool
all his life long, And one of the divine
commands of the book thou hast given
US is that man shall drink no longer
water, but shall use little wine for his
stomach's sake and his other intirmi.
ties. And all great men of the earth
have been drinking of wine thou hast
given thy children upon the earth. o
Lord, we pray thee, have pity upon the
women here who are not grateful for
thy gifts, who want to make thy chill
dren like the beasts of the field and to
compel them to drink water like an OK,
while they dress extravagantly and lead
their husbands by other extravagancies,
not tending to our well being, to bank.
ruptcy, depriving them of the pleasures
of this wOrld-yes, driving them to sui
eide. o Lord, have mercy upon these
ladies! Look upon them They wear
not even the color of the face which
thou hast given them, but they are sim
ming against thee, and, not content
with nature, paint their faces. 0 Lord
thou canst also perceive that their fig.
ures are not as thou hast made them,
but they wear bumps on their backs,
like camels. Thou seest, o Lord, that
their head dress consists of false hair;
and when they open their mouths thou
seest their false teeth; and, o, Lord,
just make note the spiral spring and
cotton. batting contrivances they wear
in their bosoms, for no other purpose
than to make themselves appear volup.
tuous and to excite in man passion
worse than the use of wine, and for this
reason they have number six foot
pinched into number three shoe, and
a number forty waist squeezed into a
number seventeen corset. o, Lord,
these women want men who patiently
accept all this without using the power
thou hast given to man that all women
shall be subject to man. They will not
bear the burden of married life, and
obey thy commands to multiply and
|replenish the earth, but they are too
lazy to raise their children; and, o
Lord, thou knowest the crimes they
commit. D Lord! have mercy upon
them and take them back to thy bosom;
take folly out Of their hearts, give them
common sense that they may see their
own foolishness, and grant that they
may be good and worthy citizens of oul
beloved city of Spokane. o Lord! We
thank thee for all the blessings thou
hast bestowed upon us, and ask thee to
deliver us from all evils, especially fe.
male reformers, and thine shall be the
praise forever and ever. Amem."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
In Memoriam.

WHEREAS. the Grand Master in His inscru-
table providence has seen fit to transfer Bro.
George Snyder from the earthly subordinate
to his eternal encampment. Therefore be it
RESOLVED. that in the death of Bro. Snyder
his family parts with an affectionate husband
and father, the community with useful and
respected citizen, and the lodge with le-
spected and beloved brother, ever faithful TO
the teachings and practice OF friendship love,
and truly bright and shining light personal
ing in himself the beauties of OddFellowship.
RESOLVED, that while we humbly bow to the
will Of Him who doeth all things well, yet in
the course of natural and fraternal ties it is
but right and proper that we mourn his alb
sence from among us, trusting he will remain
ever green on memory's pages his career OF
probity and usefulness has beacon light, a
guiding star 10 the more perfect advancement
of our order
RESOLVED that we condole and sympathize
with the bereaved wife and children AND hope
that the links IN the family and fraternal
chain will in his own time be again welded
uever more TO be broken.
RESOLVED that the members OF Leon Lodge
No. 464 1. .. o. +. wear the usual badge OF
mourning for a period OF thirty days, as a
farther token of respect and sympathy
RESOLVED that copy of these resolutions
be embossed and presented to the bereaved
family spread upon the records of our lodge
w. H. YOUNG,
T. I. BECK, Com.
D. Nj. DIXON,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Special Excursion to Colorado,
EARLY In July, Round
Trim SIR DE-

We have arranged to run Pullman
Car (porter in charge) from Leon to
Denver for the benefit of our summer
excursionists. This. will be a 24-hour
run and the best of service will be rem.
dered.
One can scarcely afford to miss this
delightful trip to the mountains at the
low rate named, only $lS.25. The OBJ
jectlve point is Manitou, the most beau.
tiful summer resort in the whole coun-
try. This statement is verified by
thousands of tourists and the fact that
throngs Of people visit this point every
year during the heated season also
proves it. The party will probably
stop over in Denver one day and make
the famous loop trip to Georgetown,
one of the most delightful trips in the
mountains.
Arrangements have been made with
Mrs. l.. l.. Corbett, hostess of the Sun
flower Camp, for board at SIS and So per
week. The Sunhower Camp is Kansas
institution intended only for Kansas
people and is always full of them, but
Mrs. Corbett has been induced on &C.
count of old friendships sake to take
care of this Decatur county party.
This is certainly the year for you to
make your trip to Colorado. Now is
the time to begin to get ready. My
wife and are both going to make the
trip and will be able to look after any
young people who would like to go but
who might think they could not make
such trip alone, so let the young PEG.
pie go. Don't stay at home during the
hot months of July and August and
roast when you can 60 to the noun.
tains and wear an overcoat.
For this Pullman car we are putting
on we charge 81 per berth. Two pas.
sengers occupying same berth could
share the expense-$2 each. Any fur
Their information will be gladly furnish
ed. @. M. KErcHAM,
Agent Burlington Route.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Correspondence.
And Items of Interest
as Reported by our.
Correspondents.
Decatur.
DR.. Eiker is in Chicago.

DR.. Eiker is in Chicago.
Mrs. Porter has had slight stroke of
paralysis but is now able to walk.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. Cummins to-day.
The Christian Sunday School is pre-.
pairing program for Children's Day
early IN June.
Miss Ruth Stedman, of Lamont, was
here visiting her sister, Mrs. j. +. Cum
Minis, and took part in the exercises
Friday evening.
Memorial services viii! be held on the
Sunday preceding Memorial day and
exercises will also he held on Memorial
day.
o. B. Creal & Son nave added about
four feet to the west side of their store.
This with the addition in the rear will
give them considerable more room.
Misses May, Louise and Ellen Waight
and Messrs. George Penniwell and Bert
Warner came over from Leon to attend
the contest, Misses May and Louise
having parts in the program.
Ask Bertha Lake if she can ride horse
back.
The Silver Medal Contest was we'll at
tended and was grand success. Each
young lady did so we'll it was difficult to
decide which one deserved the medal.
The Judges awarded it to Kate Meeker
who wears it proudly and appreciates
the honor. The boys are now anxious
to show what they can do and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cummins have been asked to ar
range for another contest soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
20" ROAD GUSTS VENDORS.
Ubiquitous Train Boy to Vanish
with COMING July.

After July / vendors of peanuts, fruit
and machine made books, Technically
known as train butchers" will lie
things of the past on the entire system
of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad. On June | the contract be-
tween the Burlington company and
Riley ID. Cronk, who controls this priv
llege on this road, will expire and will
not be renewed. By the terms of the
contract Mr.. Cronk will have thirty
days to close up his business, so that
the news agents will not be finally with
drawn until July /.
Officers of the Burlington did not de-
eide to abolish the ''butchers" until all
points for and against the custom had
been considered. They have reached
the conclusion, however, that there is
no longer any demand for tram vend-
ing.
Within the last few years general pas
senger agents of railroads have come to
the opinion that the train news agent,
with all that went with him, was more
of nuisance than convenience to
patrons. The privilege of vending
wares on trains, however, has beer
handsomely paid for by the different
companies and agents controlling the
business, and for this reason the trans.
portatlon people have been slow to Gust
the sellers of chocolates, dime novels,
picture cards, etc.
The first roadst abolish train ,news
agents was the Philadelphia and Read.
ing, about two years ago, Last fall the
Chicago and Alton company gave no.
tice that no more butchers" would be
allowed on itsfrains, and now comes
the Burlington with similar announce.
ment.
Officers of the latter road say there
will be no inconvenience to patrons as
result of the custer order. The Ii
brary cars on the different cars on the
different trains are all supplied with
newspapers and current periodicals, and
when the new order goes into effect un
formed news agents will be stationed
at the principal points along the line
These agents will board trains with
newspapers and magazines.
1t is said that general passenger
agents of number of other lines operat
ing out Of Chicago will soon issue SINH
lar prohibltory orders against trair
buCkSterS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Morgan.

Elder Lawrence filled his appointment
at Union Sunday.
There was party at Mr.. Shaw's Sat.
urday night. Quite number were
present and all reported fine time.
Simpson Walker has been assisting
Mrs. q. II. Blakesley with her house
work. How do you like dish washing,
Simpson?
Misses Josie and Bessie Blakesley, Fay
Osborn and Merton Cozad visited Sun
day at Mr.. Shaw's.
Mr.. Jacques, of Allerton, passed
through these parts Monday.
Mrs. III. Walters called at 2. T. New.
comer's Sunday evening. :
Chas. Bledsoe returned Sunday from
Weldon where he has been staying the
past two weeks.
Q. L. Newcomer is assisting M. l..
Dale with his work.
Mr.. ]. Robinson and little son Forest,
visited Mrs. s. j. Cozad Monday.
Children's Day will be observed at
Wesley Chapel Sunday. Church at IL
o'clock and exercises in the afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
The pan-Amerlcan Exposition, Buff
falo, N. ", May LIST to
Nov. list. 1901.

On April 80, and daily thereafter, the
Chicago Great Western Railway will sell
through excursion tickets to Buffalo,
good to return within Is days at a fare
and one.third for the round trip.
A special rate for every Tuesday in
May will be one fare plus $l.OO for the
round trir. These tickets will be good
leaving Buffalo until midnight on the
Saturday following the day of sale.
The lowest rate will always be in force
on the Chicago Great Western Railway,
and Its equipment and accommodations
are unsurpassed.
The Company has issued neat illus
trated folder, giving map of Buffalo
and of the Exposition Grounds; list OF
hotels; time card of its trains and their
Eastern connections, and much other
information.
For full information and Pan-Ameri.
can Folders, address any Great Western
Agent, or j. P. Elmer, General passen'
ger Agent, ll3 Adams ST.. Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
STATEME r.

Of the condition OF the Farmers 4 Traders
state Bank, organized under the laws OF Iowa,
the close Of Business SO on the th day Of p.
1901, made TO the auditor as required by law.
ASSETS.
Amount of bills, bonds and other evil
dences of debts discounted or pur.
Amount Of cash on hand described IS joilows:
s saGle o coin and bnicn Sd SO o.
Legal tender and national
bank notes and subsidiary
Drafts and checks on other so Ise It
banks and other cash items not dis
honored on hand and belonging TO
Amount subject to be drawn at sight on de-
:. post with solvent banks or bankers,
Merchants Natl Bank Chic
k eg9 Bros New York sl J, 81 & Ss
D Dss M Monss s Ss,,osa7 Bank
Ottumwa savings Bank. 1858 Is
collections IN transit S66 10
overora,t. .ss.e sss g g
Value Of real properly ''s'
Total assets :sy 5ssss g g
LIABILITIES.
Amount Of capital stock actually paid
Total amount due depositors as follows;
Amount sight deposits Abb 1Ol "a
Amount time deposits.........127, 903 so
so50, COS "a
Indebtedness of every kind. due banks, bankers
orpersons other than regular depositors:
Bills payable none, rediscoupts none.
Due clearing house, nothing.
Amount Of undivided profits as follows:
Surplus fund ............,...... S12 500 90
Other profits on hand after
deducttng taxes and ex
penSes.-. ,.............. ,l23 O8
1864 Os
g1ssi Of a 81 ias,ies TO the bank pss, q
It's directors. as borrowers none, as endors.
ers none.
STATE OF IOWA,
Decatur County, ss.
We, John w. Harvey, President and Fred
Teale, Cashier, OF the bank above named do
soiemnly swear that the foregoing statement
I Is full true and correct, to the best of our
knowledge and belief. that the assets therein
set forth are bona t1de property of said bank
| in its corporate capacity; and that no part Of
| the same has been loaned or advanced to said
| bank for the purpose OF being exhibited as q
portion OF its assets.
JOHN W. HARVEY. President.
FRED TEALE. Cashier.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence by John w. Harvey, and Frcd Teale,
this 18th day of May. 1901.
i STEPHEN VARGA, Notary Public.
| T.. E. HARVEY,
4 THOs. TEALE Directors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

The cause exists in the blood, IN
what causes Inflammation Of the
mucous membrane.
1t is therefore impossible to cure
the disease by local applications.
1t is positively dangerous to neglect
1t, because il always affects the stom-
ach and deranges the general health.
and is likely to develop into consump-
ton
Many have been radically and permanently
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. It cleanses the
blood and has peculiar Alternative and tonic
effect. r. Long, California function, Iowa,
writes: :" l had catarrh three years, lost my
appetite and could not sleep. My head panied
me and felt bad all over. / took Hoods
Sarsaparilla and now have good appetite,
sleep WELL and have no symptoms of catarrh. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

FoR SALE-A good 600 acre stock and
grain farm in Chautauqua county, Kas.,
we'll improved, timber and water. Price
SIS per acre. Will take clean town
property up to $4,000, in part. Also
other bargains. Isaac Mulholland,
Land and immigration Agent, Malvern,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

4ks-zeS 1szlE1l
MRS Fannie Covipgton, 81 Pleasan Ton,
was wishing friends in this city yesterday.
mrs. E. o. Alexander visited over Sum
day at Garden Grove with Mr.. Alexander.
John Frazier returned Thursday from a
business trip to GAINESVILLE and Akron, Mo.
Attorney Lewis B. Jackson, of Grand
River, had business in this city Tuesday.
e. q. Foltz, of Alexander's drug store,
went to Kellerton Tuesday for short
visit.
Mrs. Sarah Sloan, of Davis City, is visit
ing at the home of VIM. Ogden in south
Leon.
visiting friends in this city the first of the
week.
Wallace Bruce, of Charlton. was visit
ing his friends in this city a few hours
Monday.
Miss Kate Lane, of Garden Grove, is
visiting at the home of L. F. Garrett in
this city.
Miss Plum .ner, of Clearfeld, Iowa, is
visiting at the home of F. Il. Owens in
this city. -
@. M. Keller went to Kirksville, Mo-,
Monday on real estate business for Gates
& Keller.
Mrs. j. F. Penniwell accompanied little
Georgia Throckmorton to Derby last
Thursday.
Mrs. Georgia Aver, of Weldon, was Wis.
iting relatives and friends in that city last
Thursday.
Mrs. John Frazier returned Monday
from few days visit with friends al
Davis City.
Chairman of the board of supervisor!
Chas. w. Barr, had business in this city
yesterday.
Mrs. w. II. Howard went to Garder
Grove yesterday to visit few days witt
her parents.
G. B. Daugherty went to Bethany las
Friday to look for some fine horses TO
his bus line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
NOTICE OF PRoBATING VIII.

To all whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that there is now on
file in the 6fi1ce Of the clerk OF the District
Court OF Iowa, in and for Decatur county, AN
instrument in writing, purporting to be the
last will and testament OF Isaac Peugh, late
g. m. OF the 27th day of August, 1901. has been
fixed for the probate Of said will at which
time you can appear at the court house in
saa !d ,s an% enEw not he .itad enere Pc
bate.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal OF said court at
3 % S.W. kEHLER
1873 Clerk OF District Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
RED PRINCE 7424!

Sire of 5 from 2.l9s to 2:30
sire Of the first premium 2 year
old at Iowa State Fair in 1900.
Sire Of more high priced colts
than any other stallion in
southern Iowa. This great son
ftho great Red Wilkes needs
no ''hot air., but will impress
himself favorably upon any and
all who see him he being a
1900 pound blood bay l6f
hands high, black points and
very high all around action.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
TIMETABLE.

passenger. 1853 am. Passenger .s :s5 p. m.
Freight .......9:46 o. m. Freight. 300 p. M.
Passenger. II 40 a. m. Frelght......3:40 pm.
Freight. II :05 q. m. Passenger. ..8:40 p m.
GOING NORTH.
No. 11-.9:l5 a. m.-Dally except Sunday and
No: l-s:s5 m.-Passenger Daily except
No. is-;s:o5 a: m.-Freight = stock express
Wednesday only.
No, e-1l:f5a a. n.APassehser-Daily except
10; si4-eoo p. m.-Freight-Daily except
C.M. KErcHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

''And now, as we 60 to the silent camp.
ing ground of our dead"-Commande
March to the cemetery.
The class day exercise of the gradu-
ating class occurs at the M. f. church
Wednesday evening and the commence
ment at the opera house Friday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
PURELY personal.

Persons having friends visiting them or
knowing of strangers visiting In the city |
will confer great favor upon the Editor
by informing him either IN person or by
note
f. r. Owens had business at Lamont
Friday.
Sheriff Burns had business at Decatur
Monday.
j. H. Acton had business at Davis City
yesterday.
A. NJ. Pryor had business at Burlington
over Sunday.
Clarence Frost was Davis City visitor
last Saturday.
R. l.. Parrish had business at Weldon
last Thursday.
Gould Wallace had business at Davis
City Saturday.
A. d. Wharton, of Atchison, vas in the
city yesterday.
G. C. Beck went to Des Moines yester-
day on business.
Oscar Anderson, of Lamont, was Leon
visitor last Friday.
Miss Eliza Bowman was a passenger for
Davis City Monday.
Ed. FL. Alexander made business trip
to Corydon Tuesday.
Arthur Moore, of Decatur, had business
in this city Monday.
Frank Stanley had business at Lamont
the first Of the week.
Miss May Waight was visiting friends
in Decatur last Friday.
Sheriff John Burns had official business
at Lamont last Friday.
G. M. Keller made business trip to
Des Moines yesterday.
j. P. Kline, of Weldon, had business in
this city last Thursday.
DIR. Enos Mitchell, of Weldon, had bus
mess in this city Friday.
County attorney A. p Olsen had bust
ness at Lamont Tuesday.
DIR. H. r. Layton had professional BUSH
ness at Decatur Monday,
Rubia Arnold, of Davis City, visited
friends In this city Sunday.
suel F. Shaw. of Pleasanton, had busi-
ness n this city yesterday.
Mr.. g. Simpson, of Farragut, is visiting
his brother, Mr.. L. Simpson.
Mrs.J. A. Caldwell went to Decatur
Saturday for few days visit.
Uncle Jim Wakefield spent Sunday
with old friends at P]easanton.
M. Mayer, the wool merchant, had
business at Pleasanton Tuesday.
H. w. Snow and wife, of Des Moines,
spent Sunday with Leon friends.
Mrs. G. B. Fraze, of Garden Grove, was
visiting in this city last Thursday.
Capt. Thos. Ward, of Decatur, was in
this city on business last Saturday.
Albert Biddison had business in Des
Moines the latter part of last week.
A. c. Bonser returned last Thursday
from business trip to Bethany, Mo.
Mrs. r. W. Castor went to Van Vert
Monday for short visit with friends.
VIM. Mullinnix, of Lineville. was shak-
Ing hands with Leon friends Monday.
Geo. A. Cowden returned Saturd ay
from business trip to Princeton, Mo.
Sam Covington, the Grand River mer.
chant, had business in this city Friday.
Mrs. 8. E. Knight, from Farragut is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. Simpson.
Mrs. F. e. Thompson returned Monday
from three weeks stay in Des Moines.
Capt. Thos. Ward, of Decatur, was a
business visitor in this city last Saturday.
~rv1s u
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts s55,Os3 20
Overdrafts. secured and unsecured :. 1866 81
o. Bonds to secure circulation. II, $40 10
Premiums on U. S. Bonds........ ..... $50 60
banking house, furniture, and FIX
Due from National Banks mot Re- 00'
Due ss fro@ SENS ss It. Banks and Bankers -
Due from approved reserve agents -. 29,9l1 "a
Internal Revenue stamps. las o.
Checks and other cash items $50 o.
Notes OF other National Banks :..;.... 4,S3b 90
LAwruL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK VIZ:
Redemption Fund with = M "
U. s. Treasurer Is per
cent OF circulation .......... ............ $500
Total.............. &ll5 7z6 SO
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in......... .s35, 600 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and ~
taxes paid 72 ne
National bank notes outstanding $3.50. 1880 OU
Due to State Banks and Bankers, 400 72
Individual deposits subject to check IS, ia So
Demand certificates OF deposit...... 1851 70
Time certificate of Deposit -. - 22,88U ~
Total Total - .sllb,7ss s2
Decatur County, iss.
/, w. A. Boone, cashier Of the above named
bank, do solenmly swear that the above state.
belief. W. A. BOONE
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10Th
day o. May. 1901. FRANCIS VARGA,
CoRREcT-Attest:
lss4. S 5; : 1 $s $ssss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

Ovens, the produce buyer, will buy
your eggs and pay cash for them. Get
his prices before selling.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

How Are Your Kidneys
DR. Hobbs Sparagus Plllscure all Kidney Ills. Sam.
pie free Add Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

Eggs! Eggs! Eggs! l want to buy
lou, 900 dozen and will pay top prices
in cash. A. B. OWENS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
GIRLS WANTED.

Two young ladies to learn to set type.
Apply this week. at The REPORTER Office.