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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
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Woodland.

Mr.. Shaw the real estate dealer. of
Humeston, was in town Monday.
Bob Gray, of Weldon, was here Fri
day buying cattle.
George Lushbaugh, of Llneville, visi-
ted relatives here Sunday.
Rev. Williams, of Leon, will attend
to the ordinance of baptism at this
place next Sunday at the morning ser.
vice.
j. N. Browns family were transacting
business in Leon last Friday.
w. G. Still and family, of Garden
Grove, visited relatives here Sunday.
@. r. Cain was at kellerton Saturday.
Mrs. Bryson and daughter Cleo trans
acted business at the county seat Sat-
urday.
Grandma Woods is lying very sick at
S. B. Adair's and is not expected to live.
Mrs. S. M. Riddle, who has been very
sick is reported some better.
The Yeomen oyster supper was well
attended Saturday evening considering
the weather.
j. l.. Still transacted business in Lee
Roy and Osceola Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
Thousands Sent Into Exile.

Every year large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and rack
ed with coughs are urged to 60 to
another climate. But this is costly and
not always sure. Don't be an exile
when DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption will cure you at home.
It's the most infallible medicine for
coughs, colds, and all throat and lung
diseases on earth. The first dose brings
relief. Astounding cures result from
persistent use. Trial bottles free at L..
Van Werden's. Price Soc and 500.
Every bottle guaranteed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets.

To nearly all points in the United
States on sale at all ticket offices of Ele
Chicago Great Western Ry, on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month,
January to June, 1901, at the very low
homeseekers' rate of one fare plus $500
for the round trip. Tickets good for re-
turn within . days from date OF sale,
Persons contemplating Il trip will save
money by calling on any Great Western
agent and obtaining detailed intorma
ton regarding the homeseeker's rates,
or addressing j. p. Elmer, Gen. Pass.
Agt., Chicago, III. 22-2lt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
VIM. Crichton's Sunday.
f. M. Cummins had business in Leon

VIM. Crichton's Sunday.
F. M. Cummins had business in Leon
Monday.
Bob Downey the stock buyer, of De-
catur, was in this vicinity Tuesday buy
ing stock.
j. w. Hammer and family, visited at
George Maneysmith's Sunday,
Several from this place attended the
large stock sale at A. d. Sears Thursday.
Mrs. w. N. Shy called on Mrs. A. Deck
Thursday afternoon.
Ira Kelley the enterprising farmer of
Lone Star purchased one of the fine
shorthorn calves at the stock sale Thurs
day.
MIR. j. Duvall, who lives on the john
Clay place west of Decatur, had business
at w. N. Shy's Wednesday.
Jake Smith helped f. NJ. Cummins tx
fence one day this week.
Bert Warner and Jessie Waight, of
Leon, passed through this vicinity
Thursday.
Lucy lsley spent Wednesday nigh,
with her parents N Leon
Art Cummins lost fine COW Thurs
day.
Will Lewis, of Leon, visited the Lone
Star school Friday afternoon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
Lone Star.

Everybody is busy sowing oats this
week.
Nord Harger called on Lucy Cave
Sunday.
:, Merl Deck visited with Jessie Shy
Sunday.
Charley Mitchell, of Leon, called on
Lucy Ilsley Tuesday evening.
George Ogilvie and family called on
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
Il MI : r a 81 c

SOUTH NORTH
Freight. 10:20 Il. m, Freight........ 800 y. ~
Passenger . IL 10 Il m, Freignt..... 49, m
Freight. -. il 30 u. N Passenger. .,S!4up D
X. & w.
GOING NORTH.
No. ll--9:l5 a m.-Dally except Sunday az
Wednesday.
No. 1-a:4i p m,--Passenger Daily exccpo
Sunday.
No. l9--s:o5 a. m.-Freight stock express
Wednesday only.
GOING SOUTH.
No. 6--11:45 Il. u.-Passenger-D Daily except
No, l4--e:oO p. Freight-Daily except
Sunday.
c. NJ. KErcHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
A sprained Ankle Quickly Cured

A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured.
AT one time suffered from severe
spraln of the ankle" says Geo. E. Cary,
editor of the guide, Washington, Va,
"After using several we'll recommended
medicines without success, tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and am pleased to
say that relief came as soon as l began
its use and complete cure speedily fol-
lowed. This remedy has also been used
in my family for frost bitten feet for the
best results. l cheerfully recommend
its use to all who may need first class
liniment." Sold by w. A. Alexander,
druggist,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
Grand River.

1. B. Jackson returned from Chicago
Friday.
j. X. Conrey and daughter were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Conrey
last week.
J. w. Bowman and family are visiting
F. l.. Conrey this week.
l.. Van Werden visited Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. Landes. MIR. Landes has been sick
for several weeks but is now improving
B. Q. McCroskey moved to Decatur
last Thursday.
Mr.. Relsner's entertainment of NOV
ing pictures was here last week. A
good house was reported each of thu
three nights they were here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE..

Estate of Daniel Stanley deceased.
Notice is hereby given to ali persons inter
ested, that on the 22d day of April. A. D. 1901.
the undersigned was appointed by the clerk
administrators of the estate OF Daniel Stanley,
deceased, late of said county. All persons in
debted to said Estate will make payment to
the undersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them, legally
authenticated TO said court for allowance.
Dated April D. 1901.
Serbia STANLEY,
253t Administrative.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
MASTIFF
SCHOOL SHOES

They look neatest, wear longest, fit best.
Refuse to take any shoes offered as ust as good :"
All reliable dealers sell them can get them. If
yours does not, send to us for the name of dealer
who will supply you. Mastif Shoes made
for men, women and children. Made only by
M. D.WELLS & COMPANY, CHICAGO
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

What Shall We Have for Desert?
This question arises in the family every day
Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, deli
ctous dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No
baking! add hot water and set to COOL
lavors:-Lemon, Orange. Raspberry and
AT your grocers. 10 cts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

To Cure Cold While You Sleep
Take" " eells' Break Up A-Cold Tablets,". W.
cheerfully refund the purchase price if it fail
to cure. Price % cents. w. e. Myers 4 -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

Money to Loan onlmproved farms at
+, and 8 per cent. interest for 5, = to 10
years time F. VARGA & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
by news of the death of Mrs. Thomas

father.
Work was commenced Tuesday morn
ing on new blacksmith shop for Ben
Sheline, on the lot just north of NJ. A.
sutherIen's shop, which he now occu-
pies,
w. S. johnson visited the county seat
Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

Mather-the 50 years dentist of over
so years experience is at Leon on the
morning of the 9th and will remain
until the last of every month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

For Oklahoma real estate, write or
cali on C.. q. Jordan. Enid, o. T..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

DIR. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin is guar.
anteed to cure constipation, indigestion,
sick headache and stomach trouble by
l.. Van Werden,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
Morgan.

Elder Turpin filled the regular ap.
pointment at Union Sunday.
q. I. Newcomer and daughter Lulu
were the guest of Mrs. Webster on Eden
Wednesday.
G. H. Blakesley and wife visited at
Sam Richardson's Sunday.
HI. Walters and wife were Leon vlsi-
tors Tuesday.
Miss,Attie Vaughn is on the sick list
this week.
Sam Dale and John Robinson called
at M. L. Dale's Sunday evening.
George Morgan and family visited at
Robert Dunham's Sunday.
Oda Newcomer, Merton Cozad and
Fay Osborn took dinner at g. H. Blakes-
Iey's Sunday.
Mart Davis and family visited at z. T.
Newcomers Sunday.
Miss Nellie Dale visited Misses Josie
and Bessie Blakesley Sunday.
Ben and Charley Bledsoe were called
Friday evening to Weldon to the bed.
side Of their half brother E. McBee who
tried to commit suicide by cutting his
throat.
Clyde Peck and best girl we're buggy
riding in this vicinity Sunday evening.
Miss Halle Barr was the guest of Miss
Ethel Houlk Sunday.
Bissie McClaren and family visited at
Bert McClaren's Sunday.
Are You Using Aliens Foot Ease?
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder. Il cures corns, bunions. painful.
smarting, hot sW ollen feet. At all druggists
and shoe stores, Csc. sample free. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Falryland.
Once again after long silence we beg
permission to creep in among We CORE
spondent's of Decatur County.
Shell Little and wife made trip to
Osceola Monday.
Mrs. T.. J. Mckee is teaching at the
West this spring and we predict good
school as she is very successful teacher.
Cane Hall and Gus Lee visited down
south Sunday.
Ward Blackburn called in Tennessee
|Sunday. What does that mean?
JEFF Blades and daughter Bess wer,
VaniWert callers Saturday.
Mi. and Mrs. V. n. Fry visited a
w. HE mothers Sunday.
Mrs. E. j. Mckee visited at S. N. Lit
ties Sunday.
CLYDE Blades still calls at Mr.. Ander
sons He is learning the Swede Ian
guags rapidly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

Are You Using Aliens Foot Ease?
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder. Il cures corns bunions. painful,
smarting hot. swollen feet AT all druggists
and shoe stores, Csc. sample free. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02

S. R. Frazier, of Des Moines, is here
looking after business and visiting his
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-02
Corresponds !s.
And Items of Interest
/ as Reported by our
Correspondents.
Center.

VIM. Martins little boy received
dislocated elbow by falling from a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08
IlNz spEcuLAroR LOCKED UP.
Former Millionaire Out Of Money sad
Now In Jail.
In Assoelated Press. |

New York, Aug. S.-"seventy-three
years old, out OF money and a guest in
Ludlow street Jail" That is the way
DR.. Richard S. Law describes the
latest stage in the picturesque career
he has followed for at least tweny
years Contempt of court is the
charge upon which DR.. Law Is held.
He failed to appear to answer in sup.
Elementary proceedings growing ort OF
litigation over the Golden Sceptrs gold
mine. which he promoted in 1896, and
just when he will be able TO resume
his profession as a mining fnancier
he does not know Prosecuting the
charge against him is Mrs. Elizabeth
Walllng, wife of the Rev. W. A. Wall
ing until recently pastor Of the Della,
ware avenue Baptist church OF VIII
mington. Del Mr. walling and his
congregation differed over invest
ments in DR.. Laws mines. and he is
now in New York studying law
DR. Law has been at different times
the possessor OF several fortunes
Once he had 100000 Again e.
wss half that sum Still later he has
had lesser amounts and often hundreds
OF thousands OF dollars seemingly
within his grasp He is a promoter
and a speculator, and even IN his old
age and adversity ne has not lost the
hopefulness and courage Of the type
Tom. l.. Johnson, mayor Of Cleveland,
[. is one Of his intimate friends He
knew the late Henry George well and
at he funeral Of the single.tax leader
icted as pallbearer. During the hard
campaign which preceded Mr..
Georges death Dr. Law spoke con
stantly on the stump
Gold mining has been the bane OF
Dr. Laws life The craze seized him
when he was young physician and
caused him 10 abandon his profession.
Even now, in ja'a he dreams Of other
fortunes and thinks he may yet return
10 his old haunts at the WaldorfAs
toria
The Golden sceptro mine was the
old mans Waterloo. He loated It ia
Wilmington, Del, through -. =. En-
mons, an attorney there Dr. Law se-
cured an option on the property 10
Colorado, and sold Il TO a company or,
ganized BY Emmons. Professor Sad
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08
Your Blood Made New.

Your heart beats about sixty thou
sand times day. Every drop of
blood in your veins visits every part
Of your body about five hundred times
each twenty-four hours Is it any
wonder that many troubles arise when
the blood is not right?
Is it hard to understand why health
quickly returns when you take a
remedy like Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic
remedy that purifes and enriches
the blood?
It does far more than that, because
it is the perfect example of every
thing that tonic" stands for. But It
would be a wonderful remedy If its
power TO make red, rich blood was
its only property It is far better
than so-called blood purifiers because
it both makes and punhes the blood
II Is not one % the crude forms OF
iron that Injuries the teeth and stom-
ach but a delicate, harmless form
that is almost instantly passed from
the stomach to the blood In the
blood Il battles against weakness and
disease and helped by the other in
gradients Of that famous remedy. Il
rids tho system Of all Impurities and
helps each sluggish organ e do its
fuu duty
II you have skin disease, rheumA
tism stomach trouble, nervousness, or
If you have any reason to believe that
your blood is disordered or that your
health is running down, be just TO
yourself and try this remedy.
Dr. Harters Iron Tonic has for
forty-fve years been made only by
The Or. Harter Medicine Co., Dayton,
Ohio Sold everywhere
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08
A 10Th CENTURY MARVEL
Doctors Who Treat and Cure Patients
Without Pay. This Is What the
British Doctors are Doing at Their
oHlce al 1ts East Oklahoma Ave.,
over Btrke's Grocery

A stan Of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical
Institute have, at the urgent solicita-
,c, Of large number Of patients
onder their cs,,s in this country es.
tabllshed q permanent M IN on 'ne
Institute in this city. at ns Oklahoma
avenue, over Burke's grocery
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months (mediclneg ex-
ceptedj to all invalids who call upol
them for treatment between now and
August 15 these services consist not
only Of consultation, examination, aud
advice but also all minor surgical OPP
etRti6ns.
Ths object In pursuing this course
iS to become rapidly and personally
acquainted WITH the sick and afflicted,
and under 70 t6hdltl6ns will any
charge whatever Ne made for any
services rendered fof fhree months,
to ali who call before August IS.
The doctors treat all forms OF dis.
ease and deformlties, and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview thorough ex-
animation is made, and, II incurable
you are frankly and kindly told so;
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, cptarrh
and catarrhal deafness, also rupture
goitre, cancer, all skin diseases, and
all diseases of the rectum, are posi-
lively cured by their new treatment.
DR.. II. A. McChesney the chief asso
ciate surgeon Of the institute, is in
personal charge.
ORice hours from S a. m, till
p. m.
No Sunday hours.
Special Notiee--If you can not call
send stamp for question blank toi
home treatment.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08

Ter, Of Boulder, Colo, and other ex
perts are said to have reported fav-
orably upon the property and 100000
shares Of stock OF So each, par value,
were issued The stock at one time
sold at $3.50 a share. Dr. Law want
ed some ready money to invest and so
sold some OF mis- stock to Mrs. Wall
ing She was so sanguine Of success
that it was comparatively easy to in
duce her relatives TO invest with her
Il is said Law agreed TO redeem the
s'ock II the mine proved to be fail
ure It seems to have turned out
that way for in a stock slump the
company assigned Then came trouble
for Or. Law
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08
ouAkER REFLECTIONS.

Fr9m the Philadelphia Record.J
Brown stout--a fat Filipino.
The oyster is turning uneaslly In his
bed
1t takes more than paint to make
an artist.
Boarding house fare isn't a board Of
health.
A square meal is one that viii go
round
One way OF keeping out Of trouble
is not to gIye advice
When in Rome most people are done
as the Romans do them.
The fellow who sleeps in a room
without ay screens doesn't need an
alarm clock
A fellow may De as thin as a RAN
and still strike his gait when O. comes
10 fencing
Billy Backalloy You steer do boat
while { row" Tommy Tunnut rd
ruddor not"
Even the woman who Is chronic
bargain hunter doesn't select o hus.
band who ls reduced.
Hoax-"I hear IT'S an on between
YOU aud Ruth" Joax Yes; fate has
treated me mthlessly.'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08
eNcAMpMeNr MArreRs.
Sums Appropriated by Legislature for
Miitiamen.

Sums Appropriated by Legislature for
Milltiamen.
The territorial legislature Of 1898 /
appropriated $4,000 annually for the
purpose Of holding encampmen.s, /
This appropriation Is sufficient tor
the present force Of five hundred men,
but It win be expended by The terri,
tory in the city tha secures the en-.
campment
The last congress appreclatlng the
value of the organized militia, ia-.l
creased the appropriation to one mil.
lion dollars The allotment to Okla
homa on the basis OF the former appor-
tionment Will be about $1,000 This
amount can only be used In the pur-
chase OF arms, equipment clothing and
camp equlpage the United sta.es Sc.
tanning the ownership Of these sup
plies. the state being accountable for
all denciHsss.
This win be the third encampment
of the Oklahoma national guard The
encompments held IN 1899 and 1900
were productive OF positive good In
imparting practical instructions in
camp duty, regir entail and battalion
psrades, guard duty, etc. The regi
neh, reported at encampment in 1899,
which was held IN Guthrie, with 343
officers and men, but on account Of the
extreme bad weather having rain con
tinuously from Tuesday until Friday,
very little colud be done I'm the way of
regimental and battalion drills and
parades.
At the encampment last year. which
was held at Enid, the regiment report
ed with 436 officers and men. This
encampment was in every respect the
most successful held by the National
guard and too much credit cannot be
given the officers and men for the
great progress they made. Their ex.
perience in the field viii another year
place them at a higher standard than
ever
The National guard is now upon a
better footing than ever before since
its organization in 1894 the same
being due largely to the annual en-
campments and monthly target prac-
tice during the summer months, com
menclng June 10, and closing October
Is.
There is now one full regiment of
infantry composed of twelve compan-
les and one reglmental band organized
which are located as follows:
Headquarters, Band and Co a., at
Guthrie
Co. "B" at Chandler
Co. &C" at Medford.
Co. ID" at Ponca City.
Co. "E" at Pawnee.
Co. IF" at Shawnee.
GO. C. at Hennessey.
Co. "H' at Edmond
co. "T' at Alya and Woodward.
Co TX" at Enid.
Co IL at Perry
Co m" at Oklahoma City.
All the companies are equipped will
the undress uniform, campaign hat
leggins, woven belts and the Spring
! aeld rifle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08

The breadth, depth and height OF
the Democratic party is shown by the
fac that Ex-Governor Stone, Of Mis-
souri, announces himself as a bona
hde candidate for the presidency. One
OF the everlasting gloriea OF American
institutions is % be found in the pos
sibility that every native Of the soil
may become chief magistrate. Since
nothing less than an amendment 10
the constitution can change this con
ditioH Of affairs, the people who do not
want Mr. stone to be president OF the
Unite state. win have to head him
on ia the upuel way. He IS within his
rights thus far
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08
BBGGS
SALVE

etc, and docs positively and perman
emily cure the piles Forty years ago
the first box was made for sale by
the great german physician DR.. schlos.
To-day there are more Of It sold than
OF any other healing ointment. II is
the great antiseptlc relieving and cur
ing household salye OF this country
NO other equals It. 1t costs 25 Gems
at your dealers or by mail prepaid.
This. IS a remedy that viii pay you
actual dcilars and save suffering by
keeping it constantly IN your house
for occasions so often occur when II
instant application IS not made Of a
proper relieving, curing and innama.
lion preventing remedy, time is lost,
subsequent ayoldable suffering caused
and perhaps doctor bills made neces-
sary by delay and neglect. Get a box
at once an dinsist on having
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08

Perry Republican, 4 is said that
In Texas, right across ne Red river
from the Kiowa country. you can get
all the land you want warranty deed,
at 25cepts per acre On forty years
time
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08

Unless man has will power to burn
he has no business trying to make
love to girl who Jars the scales at
$50.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-08-08
STOPPED THE GAMBLERS.
Citizens Of Lawton Act for Them.
selVes-A Startling Criminal
Record.

Lawton, OKLA, Aug S.-After
wal ing in vain for the authorities to
act, the citizens of Lawton took the
gambling question in their own hands
last night. The sure thing gamblers
emboldened by their success Saturday
and Sunday, stopped at nothing Mon
day. People were openly robbed.
Finally one OF the gamblers induced
a farmer to put mp $11O on some de-
vice and wi hout waiting for the
wheels to go round started to run Off
with the money. The crowd yelled for
la deputy marshal, but the farmer did
not ask for assistance. He landed a
left hook under the gamblers ear and
rushed the lighting. The deputy mar
shall, on arriving, thought 1t was an or.
binary sort OF fight and arrested both
The crowd protes ed and yelled its dis.
approval, but the marshal held his
prisoners. This action proved the
end of the sure thing gamblers The
crowd organized and served formal no
itice that no more unlicensed gamb
ling would be permitted in or around
\ I4aw'cE.
It was business organization which
did not mince any words, and this
morning there are no sure thing de
vices in sight,