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New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

ticuarly in these days when tall girls the
fashion
The new coats are dreams. Silk. chiffon and en-
broidery combine In entirely fascinating
sembe, and one is led TO wonder why they have
so long been relegated TO the inner sanctuary"
so TO speak, of dress. One confection is a three
quarter length coat of pale castor cloth closely
tucked beneath an empire yoke of the cloth cut
In flower sprays and appliqued Of the same
shade. through which lining Of self-toned silk
shtmmers This decorative device is repeated
down the fronts of the coat and around It, also on
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

suggestion OF color effect. The bodice Is emphat
ically novel, having d boused front of soft blue
suede kid under Il bolero of white. strapped across
the pouch by blue kid buckles Kid buckles
TO be the dernier cri of fashion just now, and
used TO adorn skirts, hats and coats.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21
A PRACTICAL MEMORIAL

=
Mrs C. B. Sewhoid has given $4,000 for the ese
tcn of ohstetrical amphitheatre for the II
ternity department OF the University OF Pennss.
vania. a memorial of her mother. the late -
Thomas a Scott
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
THE CHURCHES.

AT the Christian church next Lords
day the pastor will preach as follows:
Morning, Spiritual Conversation. Ev-
enlng, "Going Away From Christ"
The revival meetings conducted by
Elder Shepard, of Michigan, at the Adj
vent church, commenced Tuesday even
ing. Services every night this week
A cordial invitation is given to everyone
to attend.
Services at the Bap fist church in Leon
next Sunday. Subject in the morning:
IN Ign mt ~ II, II Use IF cot" e.
ening subject: advantage of Piety."
These services will be conducted by Pas
tor Edwards
Last Sunday evening the annua
praise meeting of the Ladies Missionar y
Society of the Presbyterian church was
held. An interesting program was rem
dered, and offerings for missions amount
ing TO $l2.75 were taken
On Wednesday, March 18th, Mis-
sionary Convention will be held in the
NJ. f. church. The meetings will be adj
dressed by Revs. A. M. Shea of Cory
don, W. L. Harvey of Decatur City, and
A. Il. Rusk of Davis City. The meet
ings will be interspersed with special
music.
AT the Presbyterian church the usual
services will be held next Sabbath
morning and evening Special prayer
meetings are being held on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings of this week 1t
is desired that all the members of the
church and congregation attend these
services and cooperate with the pastor
in his efforts for the spiritual improve.
ment of the church.
The folio owing services will be held in
tie M. +. church on Sunday next. In
the morning the pastor will preach from
| the subject "The Parable of the Ten
Virgins or the Folly of Procrastination. .
In the evening gospel service of mis-.
cellaneous exercises will be held, prepar.
atory ITO missionary convention on
Wednesday, March 10.
| PROGRAM
opening hymn Send the Light. -. =. Choir.
Anthem Selected mrs. K a
Scripture reading I'd Psalm. Mrs. Stephen.
| Chorus selected So. , Six girls
Short address The Light Of the World = %
Male Quartet Remember Me yrs a. oiose
......... Tatman, Mum, Warner Conrey
Reading ''rhe Progress of Missions 49,.
Solo 'rhe Choir cslestial'. hurry snumWas'
Short address THE Triumph Of Truth aS 81.
Duet THE Golden Gates ..' a.epneA
c,os,, ~; mrs: Kadnich, Miss Merwin.
An are cordially invited to attend these ser
vices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

and Rugs.

Our carpet business(and indeed
all of our business) is conducted
with a view of making permanent
customers. We don't care to
sell carpets OF shoes, or any
goods that will not give satisfac-
ton. You cannot buy standard
carpets cheaper than we sell them.
We carry Is to 20 rolls to select
from and in addition have Rich
ardson's sample line. Come and
see them-second floor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
Or. BoWman's Jonahs

DE-. A.Bowman, than whom there is
no better or more whole souled good
Fellow In the state of Iowa, is firmly
convinced that he is Jonalled, and he
has the living proofs OF thu ,sact Along
last summer with his wife DR.. Bowman
spent few weeks with relatives IN the
mountains of Colorado, and there is
where the trouble commenced. one
day while the Or. was roaming on the
mountain side he discovered an eapIe's
nest, at least they told him out there NJ
was an eagles nest, containing two
young eagles ~ He carefully watched
the nest each day while he remained
there and when he came back to Leon
left instructions to have the Young
eagles expressed to him at Leon wban
.hey We're old enough to be taken from
t IN nest. The birds finally arrived md
". cueerfully paid the exorbitant ex.
press charges and announced the eagles
would head the parade when the Rrvan
Jolllhcatlon meeting was held, soon
after the result of the election was
known it was whispered around thai
Or. bowman's eagles were not the real
genuine article. In fact it was openlv
asserted by some Of the envious doctors
OF the town that they were nothing huF
common every day buzzards. All the
experts IN the country were calea in
consultation, Including DIR. LAYTON
Schuyler Jennings and George (.Juek
zimmerman, but they we're unable 10
diagnose the case and decide the nation.
atty OF the birds. The matter finally
reached such state that the whole
town and good part of the county
were cNlned on the question as to
Whetner Dr. BoWman's birds were
eagles or buzzards. DR.. however never
iost confidence In the birds and con.
structed an eagle house at a great ex
Pense, and went right along feeding
them lambs liver and other delicacies
But recently there was change, no.
only In the eagles but in DR.. Bowman
as the eagles l?) heads grew red so did
Dr. BoWman's face when the subiect
was mentioned and at last he was forced
20 ADMIT they were common everyday
buzzards. Then the question arose of
now to get rid them. He tried to give
them away but no one have them.
out IN the country he would take
the buzzards out in sack and
turned them loose miles from home. bur
they always turned up at home by he
time he got back. There is state pen.
atty OF $40 for killing buzzard and
after the enormous expense he has IN.
cured in raising them the DR.. does not
feel like paying $40 for the privilege of
killing them. He will however pay
reasonable reward to anyone who will
rid him of his Jonahs. For further nar
ticulars call on Dr. Bowman at his Office
any hour during the day or night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

COrSets.

No. 20. Figured Dresden
sateen, medium waists, short hips
soc.
No. COG. Best quality jean,
Drab, medium waist, 5 hook soc.
No. $50. English sateen drab,
boned bust, handsomely trimmed
S1.0O.
No. $50. High bust, dress
form. best drab sateen $1.OO.
No. SO. French shape, Baya-
dere cloth in drab and black $1.OO
No. 80. French shape, 4 hook
short effect, pink S1.Oo.
Chicago and jackson waists in
all sizes Misses and children's
waists in Gage-Downs styles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
An Evening with the New Century
Club.

The ladies of the New Century Club
entertained their husbands at the home
Of Mrs. j. w. Harvey last Friday eve.
ming, the evening being spent in var
ious games and a short musical pro-
gram. A feature Of the evenings en-
tertainment was guessing contest,
each guest being tagged with card, the
various characters on which represented
the name Of country, state or city.
Mrs. Carrie Hyatt won the prize given
for the most correct answers Elegant
refreshments were served in the dining
room which was decorated with pink
and white carnations, the clubs flowers.
While coffee was being drank toast
to the members OF the New Century
Club was read by Mrs. j. l.. Harvey,
each member of which came in for a
share of her we'll known wit, and it Gre.
ated considerable amusement.
The reception was one of the most
successful social gatherings of the town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
The Hurst Store!
Ladies'
Shoes.
Observation-Disclosures

About two dozen pairs ladies'
high grade shoes, small sizes in
medium and narrow toes at 81 90
a pair to close.
Lady Elgin in the new shapes
genuine Dongola $3.50.
No. 1896. Bright, soft kid in
the new shapes S1.75.
Cincinnati Shoe Cos black y lei
in the new shapes 5000.
-Four new shapes in the late
styles, very cheap 50. 35.
Half dozen handsome styles on
new, late last at $3.50 and s.. -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Rev. Thomas Waller informs us that
through the kind assistance of Hon. w.
r. Hepburn, Ed. X. Pitman. F. Varga
and other friends he received Monday
the glad news that he had been granted
"a pension of $12 per month with $3.50
back pension, as a dependent father Of
q soldier, his eldest son Alexander R.
Waller having been private in Go. b,
10Th III. Volunteers, and was killed at
the battle Of Shiloh on April s, 1862,
Mr.. Waller is one Of the oldest titizSih1s
Of Leon and his pension will be q vel.
come assistance to him in his declining
years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
Judge Tedford will not RESIGN.

An article in the Des Moines Leader
recently stated that Judge w. FL. Ted
ford, OF Corydon, would resign as judge
OF the Sd Judicial District, his physician
having so recommended. We are i'm re-
ceipt of personal letter from Judge
Tedford in which he brands the article
as false and entirely unauthorized. His
physician has assured him that he will
soon be all right again, and he says he
has no intention whatever of resgning.
Judge Tedford has had long siege of
illness, and his many friends all over the
district will be very glad to hear that he
is now rapidly regaining his former good
health. He expects to be able to hold
court at Creston the first week in April.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Yesterday, shortly before noon, Mr..
VIM. spry was painfully injured by fall
ing down the stairway over l.. Van
Werden's drug store. He had been
reading in DR.. Waight's office, and when
he started to dinner he made a misstep
when starting down the stairs, and fell
to the bottom, cutting severe cash in
his head. He was rendered unconscious
by the fall and was carried into the
drug store, medical attention being rem.
dered by DR.. Layton, who was passing
at the time of the accident. 1t is not
thought his injuries are serious.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
Notice of Election.

To the Qualified Electors of the Town of
Leon, Iowa:
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual election for the election of two
councilmen, whose term of office will be
three years will be held at the usual
voting place in the town of Leon, Iowa,
on the 25th day of March, 1901. Polls
will open at 8 o'clock a. m. and close at
6 O'Clock p. M of said dav
Attested: MARION WooDARp.
HARRY j. VoGT, Mayor.
Town Clerk, pro TEN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

9. w. Kelley who has worked on the
@ section here for number of years
leaves this morning for Pueblo, Colo,
having accepted position as section
foreman on the Sante Fe BY. with head.
quarters at Pueblo. He receives $65 per
month and free house rent and iqel,
which is considerable better wages than
are paid in this state. Mr.. Kelley's
family will remain here for time but
will join him before long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Several weeks ago smooth tongued
agent representing the Standard Book
Co. of Omaha or Denver, both addresses
being given on his certificate, canvasged
Leon and secured number of sub
scribers 20 the S standard Magazine the
subscribers paying Sl.00 down and
agreeing to pay balance of $3.50 in
monthly payments Of 25 cents month.
The agent signed the name of w. HI.
Smith to the receipts, and carried large
catalogue of handsome premiums, each
subscriber being allowed to select a
premium which was to be forwarded,
charges prepaid, as soon as the subscrip-
ton was received. This was several
weeks ago and none Of the ladies who
paid their dollar have received either the
magazine or the premium and it looks
very much as if they had been swindled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
School Election.

The qualified electors of the Indepen-
dent School District of Leon, Iowa, wilt
meet at the Fire Engine House on Mon
day, March IL, 1901. for the purpose of
electing one school director to serve
three years. The polls will open at l
O'Clock p. m. and close at O'Clock .. m.
same day.
j. w. RowELI, Y. r.. McG1NS1s.
Secretary. President.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

The dates for Mrs. Lucy Rays spring
millinery opening will be Friday and
Saturday, March % and %, and the lad
les of Decatur county will see the finest
assortment of new style millinery they
ever saw. Remember the dates and
don't fail to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Peter Cruikshank and family moved
from the old homestead at Blookley to
this city last Thursday and are now
comfortably located in their residence in
east Leon which has been occupied the
past year by F.M. Osborne, who moved
into the Christy residence at the corner
of 9Th and Church streets.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Elsewhere in this issue we publish the
rules and regulations of the Leon Free
Public Library. The library is free to
everyone in Decatur county and they
will be made welcome at the library
rooms. Everyone should read carefully
the rules and assist the library managers
by strictly conforming to them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Quite a party of Decatur county
people joined the homeseekers excursion
on the Q Tuesday, bound for Oklahoma
and Indian Territory. Among them
we noticed w. j. Sullivan and S. C.
Penniwell, of Leon, Scion Bevins and
George Bowman, of Eden, John Wilantt
and sons Dan and Wilbur, of Kingston,
and Frank and VIM. Bowerman, of
Decatur, who all bought tickets to
Chickasha, l. 7. Some of them may
remain and go into the new strip with
the run when it is opened.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Mrs. j. B. Lunbeck died at her home
in Mason City Saturday evening at 8
O'Clock after an illness of only two
weeks. Her remains were laid to rest
in that city Monday afternoon. We
were unable to secure proper obituary
notice for this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Geo. B. Van Saun, travelling custodian,
will hold school of instruction OF the
Masonic Lodge with Grand River Lodge
No. IS A, F. & A. M. in this city on
Monday and Tuesday evenings, March
20 and 81.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

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,
InWa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Miss Jennie Schenk made mis- step at
the school house last Thursday afternoon
and dlslocated her left knee, but the next
step threw it back in place. The same
evening after reaching home she again
dislocated it and is now confined to the
house by the injury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
March 22 and %.

These are the dates forIthe grand
spring millinery opening at the store of
Thompson 4 Warner, and they will
have ready for the ladies inspection the
finest line of artistic millinery ever
shownin Leon. Don't fail to attend
this opening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
You'll want the latest style in spring

You'll want the latest style in spring
millinery this year, and you can find
all the very latest creations of fashion
at the millinery department at Thomp-
son & Warmers store. Their grand
spring opening will be held on Friday
and Saturday, March % aud 49, You
are invited to attend this grand display
of millinery. Spring styles in street
hats are now ready for your inspection
and embrace some new novelties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
A Remarkable Growth.

The Farmers & Traders State Bank of
Leon, has issued the following state
ment at the close of their business on
March 2, and it is indeed gratifying to
the management to be able to make
such statement. The deposits amount
to 1924 ,S09.32. being by far the largest
since the bank was organized and speaks
volumes for the confidence of the people
in the institution.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
Kid Gloves.

Premium kid gloves s1.oo
All staple colors and blacks in
these.
No. $40. Kid gloves 1925.
Spring shades, staple colors,
in blacks, states and modes 81 %
You can expect to find your
size and color here and if its Il
special shade or kind and we
haven't it we'll be glad to get ii
for you quickly.
Ladies guantlet driving gloves
and ladies' and misses mittens
too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
list Of Letters Uncalled For

The following isa list OF letters remain.
ing unoalled for at the Dostoffice in Leon
Iowa. Lowe, for the week ending March 3,
MT. w; F johnson, Mrs. Maryetta
nnshusey, MISS Emma Cavanangh, j. W.
Ia calling for the above please say lad
veStised. J" JOHN LnISaHRWooD. p. III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

The big farm of 4561 acres on Grand
River, owned by the late Jordan Roger,
vas sold the past week by w. l.. Raglan,
executor of the estate, to Woodland
Bros, of Monona county, for $50 per
acre,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Mr.. Ira Pugh and Miss Eugene M.
Pease were married at the Presbyterian
parsonage on Tuesday evening by Rev.
W. H. Ilsley. They left the following
day for their new home at Enid, Okla.
This worthy young couple are too we'll
known to need their praises sounded.
They have host of friends in this coun-
ty who extend hearty congratulations
and wish them long and happy life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Glare Boone, who is taking course in
dentistry at the University Of Pennsyl-
vania, at Philadelphia, is making a
sple ndid reputation in his studies, being
the first man in his class to finish the
examination this wear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Just as we went to press the office
force was unfortunate in pieing one of
the forms Of our mailing list and if you
fail to receive your REPORTER this week
we request that you report the fact to
this office so we can again complete our
mailing list.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

A new series of postage stamps will
soon appear in Leon, namely. the Buff
falo exposition series. The cent stamp
of green color will have picture of a
lake steamer to represent the great
transportation industry Of inland seas
in which Buffalo is SO much interested.
The 2:cent stamp, printed in red. will
have railway train! the Accent stamp.
in red and brown, an automobile; the
s cent in blue, picture of the new
bridge at Niagara Falls; the Scent, lilac,
picture of the lock at Sault Ste.Marie;
and the lQ-cent stamp in light brown,
an ocean steamer. The stamps will be
the same size of World fair stamps and
thus it will be seen that we will get more
lickin' for our money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

L. d. Miller, the drayman, has pur-
chased the residence and block of ground
in south Leon owned by j.. B. McGrew
known as the Layton property, paying
81 500 for the property. 1t is one of the
incest houses in Leon and Mr.. Miller is
fortunate IN securing it. r'~--s ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

The Twentieth century will haye
twenty-fopr leap years. The greatest
number possible. February will have
five Sundays three times-l920, 1884,
and 1896. The earliest possible date
that Easter can occur is March Is. The
last time it occurred on that date was
1878. The latest date that Easter can
occur ia April 25. 1t will be but once on
that date-l934. There will also he $50
eci pses during the century.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

WI. Fulton who came here from
Range, Ohio, about month ago to visit
relatives, has decided to remain here.
He and Henry Fulton Of Eden town
sb.a.esye rented the farms of Henry and
John Eandes just west of Leon and will
farm them this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

On account of our leaving Leon in the
near future we offer all of our Belgian
Hares a great sacrifice Call at resi-
dence and we will show yen stock and
make you prices if taken at once.
II n NJ nS,,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

The Comic Opera Merry Milk MAIDS
and Jolly Farmers next Tuesday and
Wednesday nights at Opera Hall. Full
chorus of forty voices led by the Leon
Orchestra. Mrs. G. u. Gardner piano.
Admission 25 and 80 cents. Seats now
on sale
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

The Charlton District Bulletin, oc the
NJ. E. Church, published by Presiding
Elder w. B. Thompson, was issued last
week. 1t is filled with entertaining and
instructive matter, and is valuable
nublication
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
Gasoline IS cents per
gallon delivered.
FAROUHAR BROS.

All accounts due DR.. w. F. Waieht
which are more than one year old, in
my hands for collection, will be sued on
April LIST if not settled before that date.
E. J. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07
Kid Gloves.

We have secured the agency for the
celebrated Columbia kid glove for ladies.
The price is $l.9o. We fit them on your
hands and guarantee every pair.
THE BEE HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

A. NJ. Pryor has purchased the Mrs.
Shields residence property in north
Leon from Ammons 4 Brazelton, the
consideration being $500 The deal
was closed through Sankey's agency.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Z. A. Blackman and family moved
last week from Garden Grove to the
Cruikshank farm at Blockley, which Mr.
Blackman recently purchased. 1t is one
OF the best farms in Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

The Methodist minister at Alton went
to dance in that city last week, paying
for his ticket at the door the same as
the dancers, and stayed in the hall
during the entire evening for the pur-
pose of seeing if any of the members of
his church danced. 1t is safe to say
that Rev. Maine has adopted a course
which will not increase his popularity
and is liable to cause him all kinds Of
trouble.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

All book accounts not settled by cash
or note by April i, will be sued, for col:
lection. They can be found with E. j,
Warner at G. w. Hot1man's Office.
FL. HoNNoLD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Try Maple City Self Washing Soap for
washing woolens or lace curtains. 1t is
unequalled for washing ladies' shirt
waists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Deputy Sheriff John Bnrns went to Fl
Madison Friday night and arrested VIM.
Twombley upon his release from the
state penitentiary, where he has served
years sentence for larceny of sum
of money from his wife. He returned
with his prisoner Sunday, and Twombley
is now in Jail, there being another in:
dictment against him on the charge of
conspiracy, and his trial will probably
be held at the March term of court,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

! am busy receiving new millinery
goods this week and can show you ali
the latest novelties in my line. Drop in
and see what we are opening up.
Mrs Iuf,y Raw
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Charles Edwards, Of Osceola, said the
Merry Milk Maids and Jolly Farmers
was the best entertainment given there
this winter. This opera is given as a
benefit to the X. of z. lodge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

The 273 acre farm of Geo. w. Keller ct
Blockley has been sold by e. j. Sankey
to 1. N. McDonough for 200 and also
40 acres in Burrell township owned by [.
N. McDonough to Geo. W. Keller for
ST. 600.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-07

Charles Gibson has let the contract
for fine 81 300 cottage, TO be built on
his lots in South Leon. Wiley Sells
secured the contract for the work.