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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Abe, Hammons, one of Billy Gibson's
section men, died at his home in south
Leon Sunday, after an illness of only a
week with typhoid fever. His wife and
two children had just recovered from "a
seige of the same disease, and Mr.. Ham
mons had nursed them almost every
night and worked during the day.
When he was taken down he was very
bad from the first: and although an ex-
ceptionally strong and healthy man he
couple not withstand the fever. He
leaves wife and two small children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

We have been sampling sack of new
meal from Caster & Bros Leon mill the
past week, and it is first class. The boys
are working hard to establish good
couragement from our people. John
{ working men, and we want to see them
I. prosper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

The city electrician is busy putting in
meters in all the residences in the city
where electric lights are burned. The
meter question is one which is being
widely discussed these days and many
patrons Of the electric Ii ht plant are
objecting to using them, claiming that
the rate charged is too high. 1t is only
fair that all persons should be furnished
lights at the same price, and if meters
are placed in the residences they should
also be put in the stores and offices.
The town council will have hard task
on their hands trying to collect meter
rates from some and allow others to
burn their lights by the month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
Notlcel Important

My ledger, cash book, day book and
index book have been and are all day
on my desk open for inspection of your
account. You see what you owe. Now
is the time to pay that account and
have two red lines drawn below. Your
receipt should be signed by
I. E. HoRNER, Hardwareman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
Business With our Real Estate Men

B.. j. Sankey's real estate agency has
not been idle the past few days, the
following being some of the most inn
portant sales made by him:
Peter Cruick shank's farm Of 300 acres
in Eden township to l.. A. Blackman,
of Garden Grove for $4,000
The l4S acres known as Mrs. Eunice
Dale's farm in Hamilton township,
owned by Eunice and J. w. Dale, being
pnrt of the old Dale homestead to j.
V. Arney for So 500 cash.
VIM. Hazlet's l75 acre farm in Eden
township to VIM. Haaks, of Long Creek,
for 81 1875.
A. M. Pryor on Monday sold Geo. w.
Machlan's fine $50 acre farm in Frank
lin township to James M. Moore, of
kellerton. the consideration being $l4,.
4OO, being $40 per acre. MIR. Moore has
secured one of the best and we'll i'm.
proved farms in Decatur county.
w. r. Moore closed deal the past
week for the sale of John 7. Smiths
fine farm of 100 acres two miles north of
Decatur, known as the Frank Moore
farm, to John j. Sears, of High Point,
the consideration being SIS, 100.
s. l.. Curry. of Franklin township,
has closed a deal with gentleman from
near Tingley, for the sale of his fine
farm OF 240 acres at $40 per acre cash.
VIM. Turner has sold his As acre farm
two miles west of Leon to B. w. Child.
rens, of Madison county, consideration
81 $50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

John L. Meter and John O. Hamil-
ton, who left here the first of November
on an over land trip to Oklahoma, ar
rived home on the evening train Satur.
day. They travelled over a good part
of Missouri in the Ozark Mountain
country, and saw enough rocks and
rough country to last them the rest of
their lives. They sold their team and
outfit at Osceola, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

A young girl named Ella Smith, living
with her parents in north Leon gave
birth to an Legitimate child Monday.
The girl was sent to the reform school
a few years ago, but was released about
year ago, but does not seem to have
mended her ways. 1t is reported that
several young men of the town are on
the anxious seat as result of an effort
to locate the father of the child,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

There are quite number Of our sub
scribers who have promised to bring us
wood on their subscription. The 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 &C.
commodate us by bringing in the wood
now. We need it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

The pocket book lost by Harmon Nc
Kinley aad advertised last week in THE
REpoRrER was found by Mr.. Ed. Swope,
of Eden township, who picked it up in
the road near Roe Casters residence. It
was returned to Mr.. Mckinley Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

chattanooga" at Van Werden's
opera house last Thursday evening was
greeted by large audience and the
show was frst.class in every respect,
although the moving pictures were a
little ancient and the play could be i'm.
proved by more music and few popu.
lar songs. They carried large amount
of special scenery which added to the
merits of the play.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

The public water closets at the court
house were thrown open for public use
yesterday, and at last long felt public
want has been supplied. The south
rooms are for men and the north ones
for ladies and everything is neat and
clean. The public using them should as.
dst the janitor in keeping them clean.
Any offender against decency will be
rigidly prosecuted, as they deserve to
he.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

DR.. A. Brown assisted by DR.. F. A.
Bowman on Tuesday performed diff
cult but successful operation for fstula
upon Mr.. John Culp, of St. Joe, at the
home of his mother, Mrs. j. Roger in
this city. The patient is doing very
nicely and will soon be well man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Mr.. j. E. Hummer received telegram
Monday with the sad news that his
'tfather, w. B. Hummer, had died that
,pnonning at his home in Macomb, ILL.,
IMeMas rs years old and had been in
pOorshealth for some time. Mr.. Hum
nner left on the afternoon train to at
Tend THE faaneral.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

We.were in one of the Leon barber
shops Monday when retired farmer
now living an Leon was having bis hair
cut, and he remarked that although he
had lived dn Decatur county for "A years
Jhatawas the first time he had been in q
barber chair since he came to the
county,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Demorest Silver Medal Contest at Van
Werden's opera house, Friday evening,
Feb. l, 1901. A good program will be
given. interspersed with entertaining
specialties,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

!. A. B. Owens went to Brooks, Iowa,
Thursday, having received a telegram
rom Mrs. Owens that her daughter,
Mrs. Nellie McCreedy was dead. She
was sick only three days, her death be-
ing caused by pneumonia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
THE. j anuary term Of District Court q

1.-The. January term Of District Court Of
s. vaatur.county which was to have con-
We, this city last Monday nd Twas, was adj
1onl SEsdford until next Monday, Jan.
Is S51des p.m., when Judge Towner will
IS, ss A. far the, purpose of hearing de-
= e nele atinnsand other business which
laa 70 saBire q jury. The grand
1880 not heen,notified not to appear
Jgaons nave Yah, term of court and the
s .su...s me ma not be.summoned for the
January term
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
Many School Children are sickly,

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
II ONE, New York. Break up Colds in "a hours,
Cures Feyerishness. Headache, Stomach
Troubles. Teethtng Disorders, and Destroy
ed free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Ladies wishing dress making done at
their homes please call on Mrs. J. A.
Caldwell at her home in northwest
Leon. 22-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

There is girl in town who says she
sis confident she will marry a widower
When Intercepted on the subject she
replied: "Oh! lust love warmed up
turkey and adore fried potatoes and
adote on hash and all such stuff, so
know that warmed over affections will
suit me . great deal better than the real
thing. Yes" she continued, half closing
Fher eyes, 81 can imagine it all, with a
IllttIs dash of seasoning now and then,
vtboMt the virtues of No. l."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

FoUND:--A small fiat key, probably
for store door. Owner can secure same
by calling at The REPORTER Office and
paving for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Our old friend j. G. Flora, of near
Davis City. wasin Leon yesterday, the first
sine for more than year, and he vas
busy renewing acquaintance with his
mAny friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

I M Horn, Of Princeton, Mo-, last
ek purchased Elmer Browne property
it Of the q depot and will move his
family to this city. Mr.. Horn will open
new blacksmith shop here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Il DIR. Fl. R. Layton was called to Derby
Tuesday to perform an operation on Mr..
VIM. Luce, who was suffering with APP
apendicitis. He performed the operation
I Tuesday evening and the patient is do
/ ing nicely and will recover.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
hid Gloves.

% pairs of ladies kid gloves
mostly colors and nearly all
small sizes at CSC a pair. Have
all sizes in our regular lines at
81 90 and $l.25 and in all the
popular colors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Mrs. j. Il. Bashaw has been rapidly
failing the past few days and at the time
of going to press she is very low.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

The vault lin the old Exchange Ma
tienal Bank building,has all been torn
out and the work Of building the new
vault in Longs building will be pushed
rapidly to completion. The bank .ex-
poets to be in its new quarters by ,Ithe
first of next month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

II you enjoy good lecture you
shou,d near James Clement Ambrose at
the nj. Il. church this evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
Farmers bring in your corn.
BowsHER & BIDDIsoN.

Hear the "Fortune Teller" at opera
house in the Demorest Silver Medal
Contest, Feb. /, 1901.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

G. M. Axes made another five car
shipment of hogs to Ottumwa on Tues
day, going down on special train.
Glenn jenkins accompanied him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

All parties owing me on book account
are requested to .caN and settle up at
once. i must COLLECT svhat is due me SO
as to be ready to .pnxchase my new
spring stock Of, millinery. Please attend
to your account. Mrs. LUCY Ray.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

FoR SAIE:-64O acres good farm anA
grazing land near the main line of the 9.
4 r. /. & Pac. r. r. in northwest Kansas.
Price $3.50. Terms $500 cash, balance
in 10 or 20 equal payments at per
rent. interest. Also other lands, farms
and ranches in Kansas. Nebraska and
South Dakota. Address, Isaac Mulhol-
land land migration agent, Malvern,
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk Stockton since
our last issue.
Joseph M. Cation ........... %
Nora Sutherlin............ . 10
Isaac W. Bedell 20
Bertha Naylor ................. II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
Scottish Rite always gives satisfaction

Cane seed wanted. Will ship car Jan.
uary l. BowsHER & BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

uary J.. Bowsurp & RInnTsoM
Ii you enjoy good lecture you
shouid hear James Clement Ambrose at
the M. +. church this evening.
| -
When you go to buy bluing insist up
on having Russ Bleaching Blue and
not some OF the many limitations.
Cheap one way second class settlers
rates to the west and northwest. Call
at Office for rates. G. M. kETcHAM.
The much vexed Titus Amendment
was submitted to the Supreme Court at
Des Moines Yesterday and decision is
expected some time next week.
| Don't forget the lecture on "The Fool
in Politics. by James Clement Ambrose
at the M. X. church this evening. Re-
seryed seats are on sale Mt Alexander's,
]. If you want farm sold or want q
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms go to +. j. Sankey, south
west corner Main and Commercial Sts,
Leon, Iowa.
There has been veritable boom in
Decatur county farms the past few
weeks, more good land changing hands
than for many years. There seems to
be brisk demand for farm land and
real estate agents have all been on the
jump.
| ). IL. Drown, representing the Des
Moines and Northwestern Land and
Loan Co., of Des Moines, is in the city
trying to get up an excursion to Beau
mont, Texas, on Feb. 5th, which is in
the center of the oil and rice fields of
Texas.
Assessor j. j. Evans is busy rounding
up the taxpayers of Leon anu cornering
those supposed to be possessed of great
wealth. He says there will be surpris-
ing increase in the amount of monies
and credits given in for taxation, which
is the result of the tax ferrets investiga.
ton in this county.
The gasoline engine used in running
the machinery at John T. Caster 4
Bro 8 mill got on tear Tuesday morn
ing and broke small part of the ma
chinery, necessitatipg shutting down for
a few days. The repairs have been
ordered and the boys expect to be grind
ing by the latter part of the week
A CARD-We desire to return our
heartfelt thanks to the many kind
friends for their sympathy and assist
ance in our bereavement, the loss of our
wife, mother and sister.
JOHN LEEPER AND SON FRANK,
MRS. JENNIE BOWMAN, AND
OTHER RELATIVES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
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.
When you want bright, lasting shine
put on your shoes in an artistic manner,
call on Buck Peugh, at the Hotel Leon.
He gives the best shine black or tan in
Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Thompson & Warner are painting and
Frightening up the interior of thier store
.on the west side preparatory to hand
ling q large increased business the com
ing spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

If you are suffering from kidney
trouble call and see me. l can benefit
You. d. F.. AVERY, magnetic healer.
Finley block, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Carter, the mag. s
fourth Of the Stay. on I
0f attractions securel BY
fWerden, delighted thu sNu
opera hall Monday nit ut
the oothest man in b, .
~ tals city. His slight =
Waefine, and his cabinet !
best We haveever seen.
re MAS securely bound to
con mittee Of three prom
M bis feet tied to the |.
eis hands tied behind
nnck Of the chair, v
seconds after the
Jseds to take off his
put his hands Out thr,
doors, and many othe,
hich were done in PLAN
hittee. Finally. he tool
emep into the cabinet
Nth the gentleman's
his coat and vest wrt
b his pants and mad
lch like . monkey.
3 spiritual seanc,
81 not claim to be ii
His trick with the d
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Don't let your children suffer with
earache when / can relieve them in
stantly.
d. F. AVERY, magnetic healer,
Finley's block, Leon Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

When you go to buy bluing insist up
on having Russ Bleaching Blue and
not some OF the many limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
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Having Just Completed :
Our Annual inventory q
we find our sales increased and =
attribute 1t to the handling of y
ftrSt-ClaSS groceries through X
out. We find the better the =
goods the better pleased are
our customers. q,
Try Our X
Golden Eagle Brands
and you will say 81 have had =
my moneys WORTH X
p lib Can peaches, in syrup 25c d
y lib Can pears, in syrup ...--... Csc q,
p lib Can white cherries, syrup 25c I.
p lib can apricots, in syrup =. zoe q
b lib can egg plums, In syrup zoe
y lib can green gage, in syrup. ~2Oc q
q lib can blackberries,i in syrup l5c
% lib can raspberries, In syrup -15C D
Other brands per can 1Oc and l5c q,
Peas per can....... 8ac. 1Oc, 122c, 15C /.
Corn, per-. can 85C, 1OC, 123c, l5c d
Salmon, per can 1Oc, 15c, zoe, 25c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Be sure and attend the Demorest Sill
YER Medal Contest at Van Werden's
opera house, Friday evening, Feb. l,
1901. A fine program Will be rendered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Cheap one way second class settlers
rates TO the west and northwest. Call
at ofhce Tor rates. G. M. kETcHAM.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

The much vexed Titus Amendment
was submitted to the Supreme Court at
Des MONIES yesterday and decision is
expected some time next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
Our "Gold Dust" brand Is made at
WaseCd Minnesota from the best
hard wheat. $1.OOtsaCk.

Don't fail to hear the 'sMusical Man"
by the little folks Friday evening, Feb.
l, 1901, at Van Werden's opera hall.
The Waight Sisters will hold another
of their popular Demorest Silver Medal
Contests at the opera hall on Friday
evening, Feb. /.
Joseph M. Cation and Miss Nora
Sutherlin both of this county, were
married by Justice 9. w. Beck at his
Office in this city last Thursday.
J. F. Penniwell last Friday expressed
one of his fine Black Langshan cockerels
to j. w. Bott, at Murray, Iowa. and the
bird was certainly beauty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Don't forget the lecture on "The Fool
in Politics. by James Clement Ambrose
at the M. +. church this evening. Re-
served seats are on sale Mt Alexander's,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

There are large number of cases of
typhoid fever in this city, more than
there has been for many years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24
New Drug Firm.
Of
w. C. STEMpEL & co.
HONNOLD'S OLD STAND.

We extend a cordial invita-
ton to the people of this vicinity
to call and see us.
If courteous treatment and
fair prices will secure your drug
trade, we propose TO have it.
Special attention is given to
our prescription department
and two registered pharmacists
are in charge, and every pre-
scription is carefully compound
ed, Call and visit us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Maple City Self Washing Soap works
perfectly in hard water. 1t bleaches
white clothes and will not fade fast col
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

The Supreme Court last Saturday
handed down an opinion in the cele-
brated case of j. 4. Bowsher VS.. G. B. &
Q. railroad, which was tried in the De-
catur county district court before Judge
Tedford about two years ago, in which a
jury awarded the plaintiff a judgment
of $405 for ejecting him from a train be.
tween Bethany Junction and Lamont,
because he refused to pay the extra ten
cents demanded by the conductor be-
cause he did not have ticket. The
supreme court reverses the district court
on the ground that there were errors in
admitting certain evidence and also in
the courts instructions to the Jury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

II you want farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms 90 to +. j. Sankey, SOUTH
west corner Main and Commercial Sts.,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

There has been a veritable boom in
Decatur county farms the past few
weeks, more good land changing hands
than for many years. There seems to
be brisk demand for farm land and
real estate agents have all been on the
.iump,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

The Waight Sisters have announced
another Of their popular Demorest Silver
Medal Contests to be held at the opera
hall Feb. LIST, and promise an exception
ally good program with large list of
contestants. Those cont SITS are always
we'll attended and enjoyed by our people
and the coming one will be no e1cep-
ton. The Waight Sigters should be
encouraged in their laudable efforts in
this direction. Watch for the program
and list of contestants next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

j: Fl. Drown, representing the Des
Moines and Northwestern Land and
Loan Co., of Des Moines, is in the city
trying to get up an excursion to Beau
mont, Texas, on Feb. 5th, which is in
the center of the oil and rice fields of
ToYas
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Many old friends in this city will be
panied to learn of the death of Mrs.
Elizabeth Young, mother Of Mr.. 4. s.
Young, who died at his home in Jack
sonyille, ILL.,, on Jan. Sth. For many
years she was a resident OF this city and
endeared herself to a large circle of
friends by her many estimable qualities.
For number of years she has resided
with her son at Jacksonville and the
last sad rites were performed on We'd
nesday, Jan. 9th, when her earthly re-.
mains were laid to rest in the damon
cemetery at Jacksonville.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

VIM. Turner has sold his As acre farm
two miles west of Leon to B. w. Child.
rens, of Madison county, consideration
81 $50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-24

Me0SrS ana M CSdameS
Lew Gardner. ]. S. Bright.
Mrs. Hand.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-09
OCEAN FREIGHTs.

CoTTON-Savannah 70 Boston, per
cwt., Csc; to New York, per cwt.. 30c; TO
Philadelphia. per bale, 81: Baltimore, 81.
FOREIGN DIRECT-Bremen, Doc: Liver
pool, 3Oc; Hamburg, zoe; Barcelona, 45c (;
Manchester 35c.
NDIRBCT-Liverpool via Baltimore.
S5c; via New York. 40c; Hamburg. 4Oc;
Antwerp, 40c; Reval, St. Petersburg and
Gothenberg soc; Genoa. &c.
LUMBER-By Sail-Freights dull. to
Baltimore, 500; TO Philadelphia, Si.25; to
New York, 81. 30 per NJ.
LUMBER-By Steam-Savananh to Bal
timore, s.; to p r. r. or b. and o. docks,
$50; to Philadelphia, l62sc per cwt a
pounds TO fooO; to New York, $50 per NJ.
s725 TO dock lightered at Boston, $3.50.
NAVAL STORES-The market is firm,
medium size vessels. Rosln-Cork. for or
ders, 3s Cd per barrel OF $40 pounds, and 5
per cent. primage. Spirits. Is Cd. per 40
gallons gross. and : per cent. primaKe
Large vessels. rosin, IS; spirits, Is 3d.
Steam, lie per 100 pounds on rosin, 2liko
on spirits Savannah to Boston. and 9Ikc on
rosin, and l9c on spirits to New York