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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

The REPORTER has in the last few
weeks devoted considerable space to the
Red Albumen fake which it is claimed
will make hens lay in great quantity.
That there is no such thing as Red AL
bumen has been thoroughly demon
strated and we trust none of our readers
will be taken IN by the fake. There are
numerous good poultry foods made by
reputable dealers which will be benefit
to poultry and by keeping them healthy
produce eggs. One of the best is the
Hawkeye Poultry Food, manufactured
at Red Oak, Iowa, which is advertised
in another column. Their poultry and
stock food is sold in Leon by w. p.
Clark & Co. and is guaranteed to give
satisfaction. If you will try 1t just once
you will be convinced of its merits.
At special meeting of the school
board held Monday evening director
j. r. Conrey filed his resignation as a
member of the board for the reason he
has entered homestead CLAIM in South
Dakota and thereby becomes resident
of that state. so that he could not legal.
iy hold an Office in this state. Mr.. Con-
rev has served two years on the board
and had another year before his term
expired. He made splendid official
and everyone is sorry to see him retire,
but under the circumstances there was
nothing else for him to do but resign
The board will meet Saturday evening
to appoint member to fill the vacancy
until the next school election which will
make it necessary to elect three directors
this spring, the terms of Horace Far
quhar and Marion Woodland expiring.
At meeting of the Iowa State Press
Association held at Des Moines last Fri.
day, Chas. nj. Junkin, of the Fairfield
Ledger, was elected president, and he
proposes putting new life into the asso
citation which has been in a dormant
condition since LATE Young, of the Iowa
Capital, stepped down as president
Lafe's success in organizing and success.
fully arranging for editorial excursions
will long be remembered by all who
went on any of the trips, and President
Junkin believes little recreation in the
way Of an excursion will be appreciated
by the editors of the state, so be is at
work arranging for trip some time
this spring. Heis hustler and when
he announces the details of the Iowa
Editorial excursion it will be a good one
and every editor in the state who posi-.
bly, can should arrange to go.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Just opened lot of new dress goods.
Dress goods stock is very strong on
blacks. You are welcome to come and
see them. If you can't come, write.
1t HURST Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

John Oftield has purchased the so
acre farm in Center township owned by
Sherman Rumley and gets possession
March LIST. The consideration was
$3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Uncle John Merritt, one of our oldest
citizens, passed away Wednesday night
at the age of so years. At the hour of
retiring the old gentleman was appar-
emily we'll and his death is attributed to
senility. Interment occurred Friday
afternoon.-Davis City Lariat,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

While saving wood yesterday morn
ing Henry Yanostrand, of Center town
ship, let his hand slip and badly in
jured his left thumb almost saving it
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

John V. Mcneil, a switchman in the
yards at Charlton, was instantly killed
Nat that place last week by falling from
1.-THE top of a box car, his head striking
la railroad tie and crushing the back of
This skull. He died in about a minute
Ffter being picked up. He was "a years
oa and was married last October to
miss Cora Bell Reid, Of Charlton. He
AEas an exemplary young man and u
General favorite with all the railroad
boys. For long time he was passen-
q Eer brakeman on the run from Charlton
1b St. Joe, but for the past few months
mad been switchman in the Charlton
ards.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

pretty little daughter arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Merry
man, northwest of Leon last Friday
night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

w. M. Barber, who has been working
as operator at the @ depot for several
months, departed Monday for his home
at WOODBURY.. His place her Is illed
by James Branham, who comes from
Albany.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
SEATS NOW ON SALE.

Farmers we wan.i your mllet and
cane seed. BowsHER 4 BIDD1soN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

A number of the young friends of
Ralph Whitaker gaye him surprise
party last Friday evening in honor of
his eighteenth birthday. Refreshments
were served and a pleasant evening
enjoyed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

There is no longer any excuse for not
passing around good cigars when new
baby arrives at mans house, for the
finest smoke in town costs only five
cents. 1t is the Grown Jewel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Mr.. j. +. Bennett and Miss Lou Mace
were quietly married in this city last
evening, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. w. II. Ilsley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

A few choice registered young male
herefords, fine individuals, for sale.
Breeders should see them.
2O.4t. q. j. WHITE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

When you go to buy bluing insist
upon having Russ Bleaching Blue and
not some Of the many limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

II you want a farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms 60 to q. ]. Sankey, south
east corner Main and Commercial Sis.
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
HURST BROS.

Mark Bailey, who owns the old
Harvey D. Richardson farm east of
Leon, was in Leon last Saturday with a
car of choice steers of his own feeding
which he shipped to Chicago over the @,
going up to market with them. They
were fine cattle and should net him
good profit, for he had the foresight to
contract for large quantity of so cent
corn on which he fed out the cattle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

When you see "Romeo and Juliet"
you supply yourself with topic for
conversation for many day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Tuenis w. Vanpelt. of,near Leon, was
this week granted an increase of pen
sion to SIS per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

If you see nothing else this season be
sure to see "Romeo and Juliet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

.es dies will furnish and write you
ii dozen cards for Csc. II. Z. FULLER,
iPenman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
Feed and wood are strictly cash. Do
not ask for credit. w. p. CLARK

Farmers we want your millet and
cane seed. BowsHER & BIDDISoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Mrs. 81. Roger who returned last
Thursday from Bethany, Missouri,
where she was visiting her daughter,
Mrs. A. 9. Bonser, was greatly surprised
Sunday to receive letter stating that
her daughter, Mrs. ]. NJ Buckner, of
st. Joe, who was also visiting at Beth
any was in hospital at St Joe suffering
from we'll developed case of smallpox,
but was getting along nicely Mrs.
Buckner had breaking out when she
was at Bethany but did not suspect she
had the smallpox. AS Mrs. Roger was
in close touch with her when she had
been exposed to the smallpox she called
DR.. Waight, who fumigated the house
and vaccinated Mrs. Roger, her son Mr..
Culp and his family and is treating
them In hopes that they may not take
the disease. Unless they should break
out there is no danger of the disease
appearing in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

w. FL. Howard, of this city, hands us
a recent copy of the Daily Republican
published at Lawton, Oklahoma, of
which his son Bert Howard is editor and
business manager and that Bert is pros
pering can be readily seen by glancing
at the we'll filled advertising columns of
the paper which is a newsy eight page
,,o,or
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Charles Hamm, who is in Jail at Mt.
Ayr under Indictment for horse stealing,
crushed about q teaspoonful of glass
Monday evening, but it was taken away
from him by Tailor Walter Rusk before
he could swallow it. He was extremely
Respondent. Hamm tried to suicide by
hanging shortly after he was first put Ill
Jail, and later escaped, but was recap
tured,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Ask your grocer for Russ Bleaching
Blne, do not be deceived by fraudulent
limitations, see that the name Russ APP
pears on all packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Our old friend Noah Warnstaff, of
Richland township, was in Leon Tues
day ordering bills printed for big sale
at his farm northeast of Grand River on
next Wednesday. He has sold his 1874
acre farm to Pat Griffin for $27 per acre
and as soon as he can get ready will
leave with his family for Vinita, Indian
Territory, in the Cherokee Nation where
he has leased 1905 acres of splendid
farming land and with his son H. W..
will embark in farming and cattle
raising. He recently returned from a
trip to that country and gives glowing
account Of its future. The land he lea
ed is all under cultivation and he has
160 acres of fine wheat, and best Of all
there is an abundance of fine spring
water on the farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

For some months deputy clerk Ed.
FL. Schenck has been in very poor health
and his physicians have advised him to
go south in hopes that the change of
climate will be beneficial. He has re-
signed his position and with his mother
will leave to-day for Memphis. Tenn,
where he will visit few weeks with his
sister Mrs. 6. w. Young and then ex-
poets to go to Texas and later to Colo
RADIO. Ed has made very competent
and popular official and everyone Will
miss him from the court house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

The Newspaper Blue Book, just now
issued, gives list of what are the best
papers in each state of the union, the
rank being determined by the amount
of clippings that have been called for
from those papers by the press clipping
bureaus. In New York the Times heads
the list, in Chicago the Tribune. In
Iowa The Des Moines Leader far exceeds
any other journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Don't forget the Christian church
supper nextTuesday, opera house block.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23


were fine cattle and should net him
good profit, for he had the foresight to
contract for large quantity of 80 cent
corn on which he fed out the cattle.
H. K. Fuller's writing school closed
Monday night. This was the seven
teenth term taught by MIR. Fuller in this
his home city and his class numbered
100. This is certainly high compli.
ment to Mr.. Fuller as teacher of pen
manship and one that he no doubt APP
preciates. Mr.. Fuller's reputation as a
teacher of penmanship, according to his
own method, is national and his success
phenomenal. He has the only system
of penmanship ever patented in the
United States. lie is also the inventor
and manufacturer OF Fuller's Printing
Pens, his factory is located in our city.
Princeton telegraph, January 10. 1901.
Mr.. Fuller will open school next Mon
day in corner room of opera house
block.
Last Thursday evening while re-
porter for this paper was strolling down
the street looking for bit of news, he
was accosted by Messrs w. j. Edwards
and q. S. Eals, two of Leon's prominent
business men, and invited to take u
look at a strange specimen of fish which
they had just received that day. MIR.
Edwards very cheerfully gave us a his
torical account of this specimen while
we we're viewing it. 1t is salt water
fish, Of the sturgeon variety, seldom
caught away from the waters of New
Foundland. 1t was sealed in bottle
and washed ashore on Steel Greek in
Hamilton township and sent direct to
these gentlemen, who in few well
chosen words presented it to w. G.
Stempel 4 Co., as an addition to their
large aquarium. The fish resembles
very much the "Blind Robbin."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Farmers we want your millet and
cane seed. BowsuER q BlDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

sThe ladies OF the Christian church viii
I've one of their famous Slot Biscuit
md Honey" suppers. This includes q
substantial bill of fare. 1t will be given
in the corner room of the opera block,
Tuesday evening, Jan. %, beginning at
half past five o'clock. Don't forget the
date. Supper 25 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Miss Flora Albaugh entertained a
. uartet Of her young friends at six
Ilock tea last evening. The guests
Kisses:
blah Osborn. saba Penniwell.
kaud Reeder. nellie Ledgerwood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Frank Edwards and John Stark got
on high lonesome at Grand River last
Sunday and Mayor Pat Griffin sentenced
them to Jail for ten days. Monday
morning while city marshal X. +. Branl-
mer was hitching up his team before
daylight to bring the prisoners 10 Leon
Stark made his escape. Edwards was
brought to Leon, but after remaining
in jail over night he paid his fine of $40
and was released
Clerk of the District Court Spence
Keller has a new deputy having APP
pointed w. J. Sullivan as deputy, to fill
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
Ed Fl. Schenck, who resigned on account
of his health and will 20 south. The
appointment Of Mr.. Sullivan AS deputy
is an excellent one. lie has speat many
years in various offices at the co"rt
house and is thoroughly familiar with
all the duties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Honey and hot biscuit and other
good things at the church supper in the
opera house block next Tuesday eve
ming.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

1t will be pleasing news to the many
friends of Mrs. Scott Gardner TO learn
that her health has shown q decided
improvement recently.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Z. S. Buffums, of Lorey, Iowa, for sale
Choice Poland China sows, bred for
March and April farrow. 22-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

"Romeo and Juliet" is not only an
education it is delightful relaxation
from the cares and worries of the day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

Farmers we want your millet and
cane seed. BowsnER & BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
Axes & Jones shipped car of hogs to
II. Joe Yesterday.

Axes & Jones shipped car of hogs to
st. Joe yesterday.
Farmers we want your millet and
cane seed. BowsnER & BIDDIsoN.
Miss Cora Cochran is assisting in the
auditors Office this week during rush
of business.
Don't neglect your feet this weather.
We're fixed to sell you rubber or leath-
err. Prices right. HURST Bros.
Bring your poultry to us. We will
pay the highest price in cash or trade.
w. P. CLARK & Co.
"Romeo and Juliet" is not only an
education it is delightful relaxation
from the cares and worries of the day.
E. S. Buffums, of Lorey, Iowa, for sale
Choice Poland China sows, bred for
March and April farrow. 22-4t
Honey and hot biscuit and other
GOOD things at the church supper in the
opera house block next Tuesday eve
ming.
1t will be pleasing news to the many
friends of Mrs. Scott Gardner TO learn
that her health has shown decided
improvement recently.
Ask your grocer for Russ Bleaching
Blne, do not be deceived by fraudulent
limitations, see that the name Russ APP
pears on all packages.
Mr.. j. L. Bennett and Miss Lou Mace
were quietly married in this city last
Wednesday evening, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. w. H. llsley.
There is no longer any excuse for not
passing around good cigars when new
baby arrives at mans house, for the
finest smoke in town costs only five
The age-herald., 1902-01-30
GETTING AFTER JUDGE LYNCH.

l From the Chicago Tribune.
 The Tribune has received letters from l prominent persons in Alabama request l ing the details of the lynchings reported | to have occurred in that state in 1901. 1 These letters in conjunction with cer- | tain movements recently instituted go to show that public sentiment has been aroused at last in Alabama and that the feeling against lynching Is begin | ming to assert itself in a manner which
 may have good results
 The governor of the state and the cir
 cult judges are uniting in their support of every effort to prevent lynching. In several counties the sheriffs have dis played commendable spirit in resisting
 mobs and protecting the prisoners in
 their charge. In every case where the
 governor has been notified in time and
 found that an emergency existed he has
 ordered out the militia to prevent vio-
 lence and to support the local authori-
 jury, Samuel F. Greene, one of the cir
 cult judges, declared there was no diff
 ference between murder and lynching,
 and that he would deal severly with ev-
 cry lyncher brought before him. Other
 circuit judges have issued similar
 warning
 It is noticeable also that the press,
 not only of the cities but in the rural districts, is giving it's hearty support and | encouragement to the authorities in their l determination to prevent mob violence | and secure prompt and regular admins l tration of the laws. There is need of this | in Alabama, as it was the principal of- l fender last year, and there Is need of 1t also in other far Soutl<n states, but | now that public sentiment has been aroused and the press. the courts and | the authorities are working together there Is every reason to believe that Ala bama as well as Mississippi Georgia, and Louisiana will show much more favorable record for 1902. In the mean time, 1t behooves Indiana, Kansas, Mon tana, and California to do som ething in a similar direction. Their skirts are by no means clear. But for them there
 would have been no lynchings in the North last year.
The age-herald., 1902-01-30
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
strens reasons make strong actions.
 king John.
Train Robbery in south Carolina.

All the train robbers do not live west of the Mississippi river, for little station near Charleston, and also near Branchville, has for the second time been the scene of a train hold-up. The express, mail and baggage cars 5 were detached in the customary man. her, and run down the Southern road. The local safe was rifled, and the through safe was tumbled out to be blown open at some more opportune time. In the meantime the engine and detached cars were ordered back to the train, and the entire train was ordered to proceed to Branchville, five miles away, passing on the way the little station where the through safe was unloaded. The train did not stop there. It's crew naturally pre- ferred to go by without stopping.
 All this occurred on the Southern Railroad, and that energetic company will certainly exert itself to detect the seven or eight men who executed this daring robbery, and South Carolina cannot afford to stand idly by. The man who held up train near Branch vile two years ago is believed to be the leader of the recent train rob bery. A tender-hearted jury acquitted him at that time, and perhaps he ex- poets similar leniency again. South Carolina cannot afford to be lenient to train robbers.
The age-herald., 1902-01-30
scHuRMAN TO WHEATON.

From the New York World.
 President Schurman replies in the World this morning to General Wheaton.s criticism of his recent Boston speech.
 To General Wheatons statement that for talking as President Schurman did linen have been sent to prison in the Philippines" the president of Cornell re- joins that If true. 1t is the saddest and most discouragng truth that has come to us for a long time" from the islands As for the generals plan for five years more of military government backed by an army of 5000O men-costing the American people $75,0O0.000 a year-and afterward government of the kind England gives India. MT. Schurman prefers President Roosevelts plan as sketched in his mes sage. in which he said we were to fit the Fiiipinos for selflgovernment after the fashion of the really free nations.
 \ most pregnant sentence in Presiden. Schurman's altogether effective rejoinder Is that in which he reminds General Wheaton that the American people have net yet passed upon the question of a final Philippine policy"-wherefore his liberty to advocate the eventual inde- pendence of the islands is not open to question.
 This point cannot be too much empha- sized: The final disposition Of the Philip pines is an open question.
The age-herald., 1902-01-30
POLL TAXES AND VOTING.

From the Selma Times.
 And another thing. The refusal to pay this poll tax does not release you from its payment if at some time in the future you should wish to take part in elections. primaries or become a candidate for of fee If you desire to vote at the next city election. run for office or take part in the primaries in behalf Of friend you will have to pay up for 1902 on or be- fore the first day of February. 1s0S and for 1901 as well. There is no getting around it, and if you continue disfran- chising yourself until you are over age there is no hope for you to qualify as a voter until you pay up each year, com mencing with 1901. There is no hope for change for the almost impossible will have to happen before you can have the opportunity to change the constitution. Those who constructed it were sharp enough to rivet 1t down and double clinch the riyetS
The age-herald., 1902-01-30
Turpenfine Catherine.

Alabama Is one of the turpentine States. it's annual product of crude turpentine being about 100000 barrels year, and the turpentine men of the State will be interested to know that J. P. Williams of Savannah, who is deeply and thoroughly conversant with the methods of turpentine production, is endeavoring to turn the inventive talent of the country towards the dis covery of some plan that will prevent waste at the tree. At present, as all turpentine men know, much gum is allowed to become waste, and there is heavy loss of spirits of turpentine by evaporation on the face" of the boxed pine.
 The present manner of gathering turpentine is slovenly and wasteful, and if a better plan can be devised 1t will lengthen out the supply, which is becoming less every year. The pine forests are disappearing, and the gum from the trees will soon become very necessary in commerce. MT. Williams will confer a favor upon all the turpentine States if he induces any one to devise plan of gathering turpentine that does not involve waste.
The age-herald., 1902-01-30

the matter stand in abeyance longer, and besides public sentiment plainly demands the passage of a canal bill at this session of Congress. A ship subsidy bill will be put through un. less the Democrats talk it to death, which they are not likely to do. In- terna1 revenue taxes are to be reduced so that the sacred tariff may be strengthened, and the Cuban and Philippine bills are parts Of the i'm perial scheme. All are to be enacted into law, and this programme covers the important legislation of the ses- sion.