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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
HumOrS

They take possession OF the body, and
are Lords Of Misrule.
They are attended by plmples, boIls, the
itching letter, salt rheum, and other Gu
taneOus eruptions; by feelings OF weakness,
lanEuor, general debility and what not.
They oau more suffering than anything
else.
Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasure
require their expulsion. and this Is posi-
lively Erected, according 4 thousands Of
grateful testimonials, by
Hoods ~J0rSGpdriud
which radically and permanently drives
them out and builds up the whole system.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20
seventh ward.
Eighth ward.

The vote in the Eighth was one Of the
largest. II not the largest. ever cast in
that ward, and when the polls we're closed
at Z o'clock a line of voters numbering
from fifty 20 seventy-hve had not yet been
able to cast their ballots. The Mercer
ticket was uniformly successful In this
ward by a majority ranging in the neigh
borhood Of fifty votes. The total vote cast
vas 5s4. and the straight anti-Mercer vote
was 80 as compared with 254. In
the eontesting delegations for the congress
slonal convention A. Brown led the anti
Mercer ticket with 267 votes and John p.
F1ray the Mercer ticket with 800 votes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-20

First Ward-FrRnk W. Bandhauer, r.. A,
Wilson, Bert C. Miner.
Second ward-Henry Knodel' Iosonh
Mitchell, Albert p. Hoook. ~P
Third Ward J. k%atehnRh. George A.
Mead, Fred l.. Smith. "
Fourth Ward-Frank u. Kennard, George
II. oonant. George 7. Nicholson.
Fifth Ward-R j. Clancy, Ezra w
Fields, A, q. Pinkerton.
Sixth ward-Byron G.. Burbank r 8
Wilcox. Carr AFFORD. "
Seventh Ward-A. II. Burnett. NJ. ]. Ken
nard, II. N. Wood.
Eighth Ward-W. A. Smith, w. T. Wan.
pich. James Allan.
Ninth Ward-W. s. Heller. J. IL DaniaIs
N. NJ. Van Horn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
Swift & Company Want to Build.

When Swift & Company opened a
branch poultry and produce house in
this city few months ago it was large
y in the nature of an experiment and
they were unable to secure a building
large enough to accommodate their bus.
mess and had to take a small building
on the east side of the square to which
was added a frame addition, but they
have been greatly hampered by lack of
room, although they have done big
business here.
Mr.. I. j. Leonard. superintendent of
construction and Mr.. A. B. McCue,
superintendent Of the produce depart
ment OF Swift & Co. arrived from Chicago
Tuesday for the purpose of looking over
the field here and submitting a PROPOSE
ton from Swift 4 Company to build
mammoth poultry and produce house
in Leon. A meeting of the business
men Of the town was held at the office
of S. A. Gates Tuesday afternoon
and the matter discussed at con-
siderable length and a proposition
in writing submitted from Swift 4 Com
pany. They offer to build brick build
ing here similar to one built at Shenan-
doah last year at cost OF about $l2 900,
on condition that the citizens of Leon
will donate one half the cost, SIS 1000, the
other half to be paid by Swift q Com
pany and to maintain the establishment
for period of not less than five years.
The proposed plant would handle all
kinds of poultry, butter, eggs, apples,
potatoes and other produce and give
steady employment to from IS to 125
people.
AT this meeting il was decided to call
public meeting at the court house
Tuesday evening and everyone was in.
vited to attend. The exceedingly
stormy weather, lodge and other meet
ings prevented very large attendance
at this meeting. Capt. j. d. Brown was
chosen chairman and Willard Il. Stookey
secretary, and the proposition was again
read and discussed the result of the
meeting being the appointment of
committee consisting of Geo. T.. Hurst, O.
+. Hull and Fred Teale to canvass the
business men and others and see if the
amount could be raised. The committee
must report to-day ard are now at work,
but prospects tor raising the sum aske d
are not very tlatterlng as many seem
opposed to the idea of paying such q
large bonns.
There is no question but what the
enterprise would be good thing for
our town for it would mean the pay.
ing out of from $1,000 to ST 800
each week in salaries, the greater
part of which would be spent with our
merchants, to say nothing of the trade
which the establishment would bring to
our city in the way Of attracting farmers
to bring their poultry and produce to
this city. There is evidently a splendid
field here for the location of such plant
and if it is possible Swift o. Company
should,be offered all reasonable assist
ance to the project.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Mr.. J. w. Bowman who recently pur-
chased the dry goods store of Hamilton
4 Gammill in this city and has been do
ing splendid business has decided to
establish another store at Decatur City,
and has formed partnership with his
son-in.law, w. j. Bassett of Eden town
ship and about February 10Th the firm
of Bowman 4 Bassett will open for
business with bran new stock of
goods, shoes and groceries in the corner
building known as Whit Wells store
Dir. Bassett will move to Decatur City
and they have employed Mr.. j. Wesley
Chew, Of Grand River, one of the most
popular statesmen in the county. With
ample capital, new goods, courteous
statesmen and the advantage of buying
goods in large quantities. for the Leon
and Decatur stores, the new firm will be
in position to secure their full share
of the patronage of the people. Deca-
tur City will find Bowman d Bassett a
welcome addition to their thriving town
in business way and The REPORTER
predicts for the new firm successful
business career. Your attention is call.
ed to their large advertisement on the
front page of The REPORTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
A Special Election Feb. 10th to
Vote'on School Boards.

At a meeting Of the Leon school
board held Saturday evening it was
decided to submit the prosition of vot-
ing bonds to build new school house
to replace the north school building re-
Gently condemned 20 the voters of the
district at special election to be held
on Monday, February 10th, the amount
of the bonds to be issued being placed
at $4,000. While the amount to be
voted on is not as large as most Of our
citizens desired, the board after ex-
aiming the law found that this was the
extent OF the bonds that could be legal
ly issued as the law fixes the amount
in proportion to the assessed valuation
Of the property in the district, and in
this case the law providing for the
assessment of property at only one
fourth its actual value WORKS Il hard
ship on the school district.
The question is NOW I'D to the Nntsrs-
to decide whether tie DondsAshal be
ISSUED and public opinion is Unanimous
that they should be issued. All women
over q years of age are allowed to vote
on the question and we do not fear but
that the bends will carry by an almost
unanimous vote. Let everyone inter-
ested in good schools and buildings for
Leon turn out on election dav and en-
dorse the action of the school board by
voting for the bonds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

The big clearing sale of winter goods
consisting of tiannels, underwear, over.
alls, blankets, hosiery, underskirts, etc.,
advertised in TIE REPORTER last week
and this is dailv attracting large crowds
to the store of Thompson Il Warmer and
they are buying freely of the many big
bargains oferei in all lines of goods.
Thompson Il Warner are firm believers
i'll the efficacy of printers ink aud their
big sales during this big clearing sale
justify them in SO believing. They carry
one of the best stocks in southern Iowa
and REPORTER readers will save money
by taking advantage of the manv SPLEEN
did bargains they are offering. Drop in
and take look at them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

The Missouri Girl, which comes to
Van Werden's opera house Wed. Feb.
18th, is one OF toe most unique comedies
ever brought here. 1t fairly bubbles
over with fun from beginning to end,
and affords an evening Of rare amuse.
ment. Mr.. Raymond, the author, pre-
sents some stage characters that are en-.
tirely new to the ,heatre-going public
and the action of the play differs from
anything Of the kind seen here before.
The comedy is natural and not forced
and a number of original ideas are
brought out in such clever manner as
to bling forth an immense amount of
laughter and applause. The quaint
humor Of Fred Raymond as "Zeke Dob.
son" is irresistaply funny; his general
makeup is we'll fitted for the part and
his originality of speech and action
pe.fects the character.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
Small pox.

Ernest Cummins, the young man who
contracted small pox in Oklahoma and
has been quarartined at the home of
his father three miles northeast OF De-
catur, has entirely recovered from the
disease and is working out of doors on
the farm. The first of the week his two
sisters, Misses Carrie and fora Cum
Minis, who had never been vaccnated
were taken with the disease, but in
very mild form and are getting along
nicely. Their father who vas vaccinat-
ed years ago has shown no symptoms OF
taking the disease and the time for him
to take it has now passed, and it is
hoped there will be no other cases as d
very strict quarantine has been enforced
and it is thought the disease will not
spread beyond the Cummins home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Carmean returned
Thursday from Williamsburg, kas.,
where they were called the first of last
week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Car
means sister, Mrs. Rozanna Claypole,
who died after an illness of ten days
with pneumonia. Monday Mr.. and
Mrs. Carmean received the sad news
that their niece, Mrs. Lulu Murphy,
daughter of Mrs. Claypole, died on Sat-
urday at the home of her mother and
was buried on Sunday, and her hus-
band, Mr.. Murphy, was very sick with
erysipelas in the bead and face, and her
sister, Miss Katie Claypole, was very
ill with tonslitis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Harris Cannon arrived last week
from Colorado to visit his brother
Wayne Cannon and other relatives
and friends. After an absence of fifteen
years and not hearing from home for
more than ten years he finds many
changes. but still many familiar faces.
Mr.. Cannon had long ago been given
up as dead by his is-rt es and they are
indeed glad to see his countenance once
more, and in appearance he has chang
ed but very little since leaving Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
JUST A FEW SPECIAL BARGAINS
FOR FEBRUARY.

Fresh, Skinned shoulders lib doc
Fat Bacon per pound - $3.50 . lOC
Refined Lard, per pound - 1Oc
Can Corn, a cans for .25C
1 Gallon Pie Peaches, per Can. Csc
Climax Plug Tobacco. pound. Doc
Biggest and Best Plug Tobacco SOC
Large Lima Beans, po0und &c
California Pink Soup BeaRs ......4c
Bulk Olives MdnZinilas pint loo
A full line of canned fruits and
vegetable and prices low.
W.P. CLARK & co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

An information was filed before JUS
tice Harvey last Friday by A. ]. Allen,
alleging that liquors were being sold at
the joint in the old hotel building near
the q depot, and armed with search
warrant Constable Allen and deputy
Geo. +. Wolever searched the building
that evening, but were unable to find
any liquors in the building, the propne-
tors evidently having removed their
liquid stock before the raid.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

]. II. Owens, of Terre Haute, was in
town last Thursday and tells us his son
George, eighteen years old, is very low,
having suffered relapse from an attack
of typhoid fever. Mr.. Given has surely
had more than his share of misfortunes
having lost his wife, three daughters
and sonwithin the past five years and
another son is now at the point of
death,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

r. I. Mitchell, Of this city, was at
Abba last week and closed lease for a
building in that city and as soon as he
can close up his business affairs in this
city will move to Abba and engage in
the buggy and vehicle business in that
city on large scale. Mr.. Mitchell has
had considerable experience in this line
and is gentleman of splendid business
ability and will be decided addition to
the business interests of Abba, which is
ENJOYING great boom and is classed as
one of the best towns in the state We
regret to lose Mr.. Mitchell and bis family
and Abba is fortunate in securing them
as citizens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

sIr. lBrice NJ. McDonough and Miss
Gertrude Gretchen Baker we're married
at high noon yesterday at the home of
the BRIDES parents, Mr. and Mrs Ralph
Baker'in.Center township, the ceremony
being witnessed only by the relatives
and immediate friends. We trust we
will'have complete account of this
happy,event for our next issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

DR., Frank Goodson, the popular VET
Urinary Of Center township, returned
yesterday morning from Tuscola, H.,
where he was called ten days ago on a
sad mission to attend the funeral of his
aged mother, Mrs. Sarth Goodson who
died at the advanced age of SO years.
Mr.. Goodson did not reach there until a
u few hours after his mother died
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

The growth of the Des Moines Leader
under Its present management ought to
be a source Of pride to its owners and
to the people Of the entire state. There
are few instances Of such phenomenal
growth in so short a period. The Leader
is an independent newspaper, and owes
no allegiance other than to it's own con-
science as newspaper of the people.
In every sense it is ..'Iowa's Greatest
Daily -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

AT the meeting of the Leon school
board Saturday evening w. E. Myers
was appointed rs director to fill tre
vacancy caused by the resignation Of J..
t. Conrey. until the election in March,
at which time there will be three direct.
ors to elect,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

An influx of new advertising and the
proceeding of the board of supervisors
curtails our space this week for local
matters, but it will all prove profitable
reading.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
To The public.

l wish to inform the public that l will
be found doing business at the old
stand and that l have made no change
in my business, except that Mr.. J. h.
Pease has become partner in solicit
ing for the F. aers Insurance Co. of
Cedar Rapid Iowa, and holding my
agency as I>nave heretofore.
ID WIIII ANs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

ManyDecatur county farmers Thoughts:
Mr.. i. NJ. Moore paid a big price last
spring for the MAGELLAN farm six miles
north Of Leon when he paid $l4,AOO,
but that he got a big bargain is evil
dent for gentleman from Illinois last
week offered him $4,000 for the farm,
but Mr.. M oore would not sell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

II. H. Fuller, the writing teacher, is
conducting very successful writing
school in the corner room of the opera
house block, 81 students being enrolled.
Students desiring to enter can do so to-
day and receive the full number of les.
sons in the course. Those attending
speak very highly of Mr.. Fuller as an
instructor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Willis Hines, of High Point, the old
veteran who has suffered so much with
broken ley and injuries received dur
ing the war, YVES In Leon Tuesday and
favored us with pleasant call. He has
rented his farm to his son for the COM
ing year and will devote his time to rails
ing fine poultry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
At Hurst's!
Muslin Underwear,

Here's quite stock of Ladies' Under
muslns and there's this about them; they are
we'll made of reliable materials
and are sold for slim profits. it's so impossi-
BILE to describe these goods on paper that we
prefer to await your visit to the store where
Miss Meter will be glad to show them and
tell you the prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Manager Ellinwood, of the Leon Tele-
phone Co., informs US they are going to
work at once to extend the northwest
rural line to Van Vert and Weldon,
which when completed will give them
two lines to the latter town. Our local
telephone company is rapidly covering
all parts of the county with their lines
and are giving their patrons excsllent
coruico
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Roadmaster w. G. Himelrich, of Char
iton, was here last Thursday and settled
with AXES & Jones for couple of steers
which were killed by falling out of a car
at Davis City short time ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Nv one wanting information or
II king of buying Oklahoma real
estate will do we'll to write or call on
233t + RANK SPRINGER, Apache, o. J..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

If you want a farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms go to E. ]. Sankey, south
east corner Main and Commercial SITS.
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

The ladies of the Christian church
have postponed their Hot Biscuit and
Honey supper until Tuesday evening,
February "a, in corner room Of opera
block. This includes fine bill of fare.
Price Is cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

FoR SALE-Improved lands suitable
for gardening or farming offfany size>GP
to 1875 acres close to town. Also one
high grade bull calf for sale. Inquire
Slade gardens south Of town or address
FRANK N. SLADE, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

The ladies of the z. +. o. society have
issued invitations to their husbands,
sweethearts and friends to attend u
winter picnic at their hall Friday even
ing to celebrate the twelfth anniversary
of the society in Leon. 1t goes without
saving it will be Jolly crowd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

An attempt was made last Wednesday
night to rob the residence of John
Cochran three miles west of Leon. Mr..
Cochran drew quite a sum of money
from theDecatur bank that day and dur
ing the night two men came from
Decatur and tried TO get in the house by
both the front and back door, but were
frightened away before they succeeded.
A neighbor passing abods that time saw
the men get out Of buggy and few
minutes later came back end gotiR the
buggy and drove back toward Decatur.
MIR. Cochran had loaded shot gun and
was ready for them in case they had
entered the house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

The original Vocal Gems to be render
ed at the opera house next Wednesday
evening will doubtless be surprise to
the lovers Of music in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Frank Caster, the ten year old son of
Lawrence Caster, has been dangerously
ill for the past week with a very Pc
culiar stomach trouble.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

While eating supper last Saturday
evening Mrs. Mike Grogan got fish
bone in her throat and 1T was necessary
tn call DIR. Layton to remove it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Mr. Wade w. Warner on last Saturday
established a new record as bowler at
the Leon Bowling Alleys by making
eight strikes in one game, ending with
a score OF 255, which classes him as one
of the best amateur bowlers in the Unit
ed States.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

A bright light evidently house or
barn burning southwest of Decatur City
Tuesday evening about seven O'Clock
attracted considerable attention In
this city. Efforts were made by
phone to learn where it was but
nothing could be learned,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

iL.,Q. G. Pryor has contracted for the
purchase of Frank Manning's restaur.
ant. He has advertised public sale to
dispose of his stock and will take pos.
session OF the restaurant about Feb. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Losr-A sack of flour, the where
abouts of which John S. Parrish would
like to learn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

l have afew choice male Poland China
pigs left which | will sell at reduced
prices for short time. They are choice
ones, and worth the price.
w. H. HAzLEr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
Don't miss A Merry Chase.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Martin, of Eden township Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
New Ginghams and Wash Goods!

We are showing the new wash goods in
Ginghams, Zephyrs, Tissues, and other early
spring wash fabrics. Also new Embroideries
and Laces. Many ladies prefer to buy these
early and get the spring sewing under
way during the socially dull month of
February. The early buyer too gets choice
of the styles. We have received too many
new dress goods in the woolens for immedi-
ate and early spring wear New Velvets,
New Appliances and New Silks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Mrs. Wade w. Warner entertained
her lady friends at a luncheon yester
day afternoon from 9 to 5 O'Clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Bring your poultry to US. We will
pay the highest price in cash or trade.
w. p. CLARK e. Co,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

For SALE-Poland-C hinas. One bred
SOW, one gilt, one male, SOW due in
April. 23.2t. Il. A. SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

A pretty little daughter was born last
Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Thompson who live six miles north of
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Ladies l will furnish and write you
3 dozen cards for 25c. II. Il. FULLER,
Pepman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

For Oklahoma real estate, write to
call on C.. 3. Jordan. Enid, o. T
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Gates & Keller have closed deal in
which they trade the 440 acre farm in
Eden township which they bought from
l. N. McDonough for stock of dry
goods at Indianola, receiving $3.50 per
acre for the land. 9. M. Keller and M.
A. Gammill went to Indianola Sunday
to invorce the stock, which for the pres.
ent Gates Il Keller will keep at Indian
ola
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

The Rathbope Sisters completed their
installation at the last regular meeting
Wednesday, Jan. %. The officers for
ensuing year are.
P. C.-Margaret Brown
M. e. C.-lkate kohler
E. S.-Harriet Sullivan
f. J.-Jenpie Jones
NJ. of T.-Pearl Clark
NJ. of r. C.-Jessie Woodland
M. of F.-Mary Bell
p. of T.-Mila Lane
U. G.-Mamie Often
On account of the church entertain.
ment our regular meeting will be held
Thursday evening Feb. instead OF
Wednesday evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Parties desiring pictures of the old
school building can see samples and
leave orders at w. P. Clark & Co.'s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30
Take your girl to see A Merry Chase.

E. S. Buffums, of Leroy. Iowa, for sale
Choice Poland China sows, bred for
March and April farrow. 22-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Frank A. Greenland, the Grand River
stock buyer took shipment of twelve
cars OF cattle and hogs to Chicago last
Saturday. Mr.. Greenland is one of the
largest live stock shippers in southern
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Little Joe Waight entertained few of
her little friends last Saturday in honor
of her sixth birthday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

When man has the blues he has
them worse than woman because a
handkerchief, rocking chair and a
sympathetic neighbor will not help
them to pass off. What he needs is a
Country Girl Cigar,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

A new orchestra has been organized
in town and will be heard for the first
time at the opera house next Wednes-
day evening, February S. They have
kindly consented to play for the
Woman's Guild entertainment. Be
sure and hear them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-30

Aaron Goodman shipped two cars Of
hogs and w. II. Painter one car of hogs
from Crown to st. Joe yesterday, Mr..
Painter going down with them.