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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-06-20

The determination of the senate to
vote on the Nicaraguan canal bill
on Thursday will ''clear the decks
for action" on the Spooner bill which
win probably be reported from the
committee on relations with Cuba
today or tomorrow. 1t is still inn
possible to foretell what action the
senate will take on the canal ques-
tion although it is generally believed
that the Spooner resolution viii be
passed, The greater part Of Friday
was spent by the senate in secret
session, the nomination Of General
Crozier as chief Of ordnance being
under consideration. Senator Proc
tor made a vigorous speech against
the confirmation Of Crozier while
Senator Cockrell upheld it, Senator
Forker also spoke in favor of con-
hrmation as did Senators Warren
and Harris but no final action was
taken and no statement wis made
public.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-06-20

Dress making in all branches.
Win 90 to the house or do the work
at home. Address MARY LUDWIG,
Broad street, Milford, Pa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The scenic effects of "Old Arkansaw''
are even more elaborate than last season.
Durlng the summer months an entire
E>w set OF scenery was prepared and
some novel mechanical effects have been
introduced. The Grand Rapids Herald
says: cold Arkansaw" has all other
melodrsmas beaten to standstill in the
way Of stage effects" You will likely
render the same verdict if you take adj
vantage of the opportunity to witness il
at the Van Werden opera house Mon
day, May 9Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

A gang of Assyrian peddlers have
been working in this county for couple
OF weeks ane of them with an unpro-
nouncable name claimed to have been
assaulted and robbed by two men near
the Geo. Stone farm few miles north
west Of Leon, on last Thursday
evening, and one of his companions
swore out an information before Justice
Harvey charging George Hembrey and
Zeb Peterson, of Grand River with
grand larceny. The peddler claimed he
was walking along the road carrying a
box OF notions and his pack and meet
Ing. the men who were driving in q
spring wagon asked to ride: When he
was ready to get out they refused to
allow him to take his box and valise
and assaulted him, giving him a severe
beating. He found his valise near the
road the next day but the notions and
$37.6 were missing. Deputy sheriff
Fred Martin arrested Hembrey and
Peterson who waived examination and
were bound over to the grand jury un
der $500 which they gave, after retain
ing G. w. Hoffman to defend them
After the alleged robbery the team rar
away, demollshing the wagon and badl,
injuring one Of the horses. Hambr,
and Peterson deny the charge of robber,
and claim they were drunk when tn
team ran away and blamed the peddle
for causing the runaway.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

General Passenger Agent w. 6. Good
rich, of the X. d w. was in Leon on
business last Thursday, and as usual
dropped in at THE REPORTER Office. Mr.
Goodrich is one of the most popular
railroad officials in the west and is g
staunch friend of the newspaper fra.
ternity and firm believer in newspa pei
advertising.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The Decatur County Medical Society
will meet at Leon in DR.. McAllaster's
office on Friday, May 2, 1902, at o'clock.
A good program is arranged for. The
medical fee bill will be discussed and
arrangements made for our annual
meeting in June. Please attend.
]. B. HoRNER, Pres.
B, l.. EIKER. Secy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Elmer Beck, who drives one of Daugh-
erty's drays, was struck by limb blown
from tree on South Main street during
the high wind last Friday evening. The
limb struck him on the head, knocking
him from the dray and dazing him for
few minutes, but he was soon all
right again and congratulating himself
on his narrow escape.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01
Sunflower Camp.

Opens June LIST at Manitou, Colorado.
Located 100 yards from Ute Iron
Springs. A Colorado Summer" is a
fad, perhaps, but it Is q necessity. All
railroads this year put on excursion
rates June LIST. Lowest prices, best
crowds, jolliest times in the west. Write
TOR Especial Offer" and all information
desired to Mrs. L. L. Corbett, Emporia,
kap., or see Q, M. Ketcham, Leon, la.
21-ot,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Dr.. 3. R. McAllaster, of this city, has
received an appointment as assistant
physician at the new state hospital for
insane, at Cherokee, which will be open
ed about July LIST. The position carries
with it good salary and comes to DR..
McAllaster in the nature of a reward
for the good work he did for Gov. Cum.
minis in the last campaign.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Ed K. Pitman jr. has leased the Job
department of the Charlton Democrat
office and takes charge of that branch
OF the business to-day. He is an ex.
perlenced job printer and should do a
good business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

"Old Arkanssw", Fred Raymon d IS
latest success, with car log = OF scenery
and large acting compan. will be
seen at Van Werden's EZRA house,
Monday. May5.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The members of the Thursday Social
Club and their families were delightfully."-
entertained last Wednesday evening at
the home of the president OF the club,
Mrs. Ralph Baker. About forty guests
were present. An interesting literary
was rendered after which a dainty
luncheon was served and the remainder
OF the evening was spent in social inter.
course and music.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Carl G. Golf, who has been employed
at the K. & w. shops has removed to
Leon where he will 60 into the hotel
business with his father. Mr.. Golf and
wife left Monday for Leon and he is in
the city to-day on a'short trip and set
ting up business matters.-Centerville
Citizen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01
Railroad Excursions,

Homeseekers' excursion tickets on
sale to California and northwest points
first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Homeseekers' excursion tickets on sale
first and third Tuesdays of each month
during March April and May. Rate
one fare pluS 80 limit q DAVIS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Gates & Keller last week traded 81 900
worth Of general merchandise from their
store At lndianola to G. E. Read for his
equity in 240 acre farm north of Pleas.
anton. MIR. Read has shipped the goods
to Pleasanton and stored them. and
Will either trade them of or open new
store in Pleasanton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01
Dress Skirts
Shirt w aists

Ladies Walking Skirts-neatly made from
good materials at $780, $500, $3.50 $500.
$3.50 and $500. Making special effort ON
these lines and want you to see them. Nav
we expect you?-The new shirt waists are open
not over thousand OF them here but they are.
smart, rare values in Dimitys, Madras, Linons
and lawns and the prices are yours for the
asking. Ofcourse they are beautifully tucked
and embroidered and with Insertion effects and
they have the new cuffs and collars and some
of them "Gibson" styles. Ask to see them
It's worth while having the pick so come soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01
The famous easy washer, Maple City
Soap works perfectly in hard water.

Two or three young ladies who desire
to learn typesetting can secure positions
in THE REPORTER office. Pleasant work.
Call at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The Hammond trial at Mt. Ayr last
week was an expensive piece OF litiga.
tlon Tor Decatur county, 12S witnesses
being IN attendance, but it was an ex.
pense that could not be avoided. In
this matter Judge Towner should receive
the thanks of the taxpayers for the
prompt manner in which he conducted
the trial and did all in his power to
expedite the trial and save the tax.
payers all unnecessary costs, not per.
uniting any delays on the part of the
attorneys. There is certainly not a
better judge on the bench than Hon. H.
M. Towner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

One Of the wonderful stage effects in
"Old Arkansaw" is an electrical fount.
ain modelled after one in Lincoln Park,
Chicago. 1t throws sixteen separate
streams of water, given different colors
by hidden mechanical effects. 1t hardly
sesms possible for travelling company
to put on such remarkable stage effect
in one night stands, but the manage
of "Old Arkansaw" spares no expense
in adding to every detail of their per-
Torrance. At Van Werden's OBJ era
house Monday, May 5.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Taylor's circus gives two performances
in Leon on Wednesday, May z. 1t is a
good 25.cent show and those who at
tend will get the worth of their money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

A bright boy living with his parents
who desires to learn the printing trade,
can secure situation by calling at The
REPORTER office at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Mrs. Q. E. Gard ner, musical instruc-
tor in the Leon public schools, is drill.
ing the schools for grand open air
concert to be given on the lawn at hel
home in south Leon some time about
the middle of May on the first warm
still evening. There will be no
seats provided and everyone is request.
ed to bring pillow or blanket to sit on.
Due notice of the date will be given and
good social time promised and gen.
eral invitation will be extended to the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Those wishing to join congenial
party to visit the Yellowstone National
Park this season should report at once
to q. M Ketcham. He goes with party
nspecial car June 23d.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

A fine production of "East Lynn"
with Miss Courtenay Morgan as sLady
Isabelle" will be at Van Werden's opera
house, Friday, May 9.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Sneak thieves entered Grogan & Sui.
llvan's meat market Sunday evening
and secured about So. so which had been
lett in the money drawer. They gained
entrance through the rear door, which
had been left unlocked.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Taylor Bros circus is billed to exhibit
IN this city on Wednesday, May Z. The
show is under the management of F. ].
Taylor, who for several years was the
owner of good circus, but got caught
during the hard times and lost great
deal of money. 1t can be said to his
credit he always gave good, clean cir
Gus performance wnich satisfied the
people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

A railroad hold-up, an express car
blown to atoms by dynamite, a des-
peraie fight for liberty, an Arkansas
!lynching party, the battering down Of a
Jail door by the mob, an electrical fount.
ain and thrilling escape, are a few OF
the features to be seen In Fred Ray.
mond's latest successful melodrama,
'Old Arkansaw", which will be seen at
Van Werden's opera house Monday,
May 5th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The company producing Fred Ray
mond's latest successful melodrama
cold Arkansaw" is the strongest ever
seen in play of this kind and contains
several people of world wide reputation.
They give an Interpretation of the piece
in more than satisfactory manner.
The company is booked to appear at
Van Werden's opera hall Monday, May
9TH
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The SD anniversary of the order of
l.: y. .. +. was fifty celebrated in this
city last Saturday, delegates being pres
ent from all the lodges and also the
Rebekah lodges in this county. At 2
O'Clock state lecturer Jerry Green deliv-
cred an able address to vast audience
at the M. E. church, and an elaborate
supper was served at the Odd Fellows
ball in the evening. In the evening the
degree work in both orders was exem.
pllhed and everyone present greatly
enjoyed the celebration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Miss Courtenay Morgan, said to be
the fine dresser on the American
stage, is booked for an early appearance
at Van Werden's opera house as Lady
Isab BELLE in a splendid production of the
favorite play, "East Lynne
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Come early in April and get your
nursery stock from the Leon Home
Nursery. My stock has never been
culled. w. A. GARRETT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

f. O. Mullinni1 went to Davis City
Tuesday and contracted to put a new
gravel root on Frazier's mill, which was
unroofsd during the high wind last Fri.
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Manning & Pryor have remodeled
painted and papered their restaurant
until you hardly know the place and it
is certainly a good improvement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Losr-Black silk collarette, in Leon
last Saturday. Finder please leave at
REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

If you want a farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms 90 to e. j.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

All parties indebted to us either OF
note or book account are requested tC
call at once and settle.
CONVICTION & SHAFFNER,
Grand River and Decatur City
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01
MiJlet seed for sale.
BowsHER & BIpDIsoN

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. McKern, of south Leon, Yesterday
afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

A bright boy, residing with his par
ents who desires to learn the printing
trade, can secure permanent position
by calling at THE REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Taylor's circus, which exhibits here
next Wednesday, is no stranger to De-
catur county people. F. j. Taylor Wis
tied this city with his circus for several
years and always had a good, clean
ahnW
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

w. A. Brown has been drawn as one
of the trial jurors for the May term of
the u. S. Federal Court at Des Moines.
The name of the late S. l.. Curry, of
Weldon, was also drawn as grand
inrOr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

DR.. ]. 6. Holland, of Osceola, died in
a hospital at Chicago last Friday morn.
ing, where he had been taking treat.
ment for paralysis for several weeks.
His remains were brought to Osceola
for interment, the funeral being held
Sunday afternoon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

A bouncing boy baby arrived at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Fred Muse Satur-
day night,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Don't forget that Taylor's circus is at
Leon on Wednesday, May Z. A 50-cent
show for rs cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Miss Courtenay Morgan, formerly of
the Empire Stock Theater Company,
New York, is starring as Lady Isabelle
IN East Lynne" Her managers have
given the favorite play splendid seen
lc production and it is meeting with
phenomenal success. The attraction is
booked for an early appearance at Van
Werden's opera house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Special Tourist Car leaves Leon for
Yellowstone Park June 23d. Get ready.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

A beautiful little daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Pickering
Sunday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

WANTED-Two young ladies to learn
typesetting. Apply at THE REPORTER
office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

For sALE-A few settings Of eggs from
the Indian Cornish Game chickens. 81
per setting. 3S Mrs. R. B. DRAKE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The Goth annual session of the Decs-
tur County Normal Institute will con.
vene in Leon June 16 with the following
corps Of instructors: r. A. Hardness,
S. w. Stookey, j. H. Drake, Tillman
Smith, j. L. Latta, j. R. Cash and J. E.
Cummins. Four rooms in the Biggs
building, including X. P. hall and rece p
ton rooms, and the court room will be
used for the different grades. This
makes splendid accommodations for the
institute and large enrolment is ex.
pected,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The residence Of j. II. Pitman was re.
leased from smallpox quarantine yes
terday and Leon is now entirely free
from the disease, there being no cases
in town and no houses under quaran-
tine
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

FouSD-Top of X. z. lapel button.
Owner call at The REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

You never heard of any one using
Foley's Honey and Tar and not being
satisfied. w. A. Alexander.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The home of w. H. Alldredge, who
lives on what is known as the old w. S..
Chandler farm near Crown, had mar.
row escape from destruction by fire last
Thursday. The smoke and wood house
caught fire from a defective tue and
were burned together with Is to 20 cords
of wood which was all prepared for the
summers fuel. The house was also
damaged some, the loss being in the
neighborhood of $l25 only partially
covered by insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Wash lace curtains, shirt waists, wool
ems, ETC., with Maple City Soap.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

For SALE-Two Hereford bulls; Mid.
land No. SILL, Vol. 20, calved Nov. 26,
1898, bred by r. B. Armour, Kansas City,
Mo. Lord Reynolds No. 127SO9, VOL "a,
calyed March 90, 1901, bred by j. B.
Dale. Call, phone or address j. B. Dale,
Spring Valley, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

This county was visited by a fine
shower last Thursday night and anoth-
er heavy rain fell Monday, which has
put broad smile on everyone's face.
Prospects for bountiful crop are e1-
ceptlonally good at this time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01
Carpets and Rugs

Second foor-wth the shades and lace cur
tains.
We are showing the greatest collection of
carpets and rugs we've ever had. In addition
to upwards Of 20 rolls of carpets in stock We
have two lines of samples from two of the big
Chicago houses, No matter what you're car
pet wants we can please YOU and at absolutely
the lowest prices possible to quote.
Cotton Carpets per yard ,.........lSc, 25c, 3Oc
Union Carpets per yard 35c, 4Oc
All Wool Carpets per yard .............5Oc to Csc
Glad to show you at your convenience
New mattlngs too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

For RENr-My cottage after April
22d. T. Il. HoRNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Housekeepers, Attention!
Try package OF Russ Bleaching Blue and
ou will use no other. 1Oc at grocers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

VIM. Mason, an Is year old Lamont
boy did some tall walking last Thursday
when he covered the distance from the
center of Lamont to the corporate limit,
Of Davis City, distance of II miles in
593 minutes. The road is one of the
toughest in the county, and the judges
had to keep their horses on the trot
most of the time to keep up with Mason
who had wagered 81, to. $40 that he could
walk it in 10 minutes and won the
money easily, in addition to making a
record as the fastest walker in the state
If not in the United States.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

The second big horse sale held in this
city by Axes & Jones occurred at their
barn last Saturday afternoon when Dave
McMains sold 70 head in little less
than two hours. There was = large
crowd in attendance and bidding was
lively for there was fine lot of horses
put up. These horse sales are proving
very popular and horse owners are glad
to have an opportunity Of selling their
animals in this way. Axes & Jones will
probably announce another sale in the
near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Hurrah for the Yellowstone Pork trip.
We are of June 23d.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Even good advice must be taken in
time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Rosin has no washing properties.
Maple City Soap contains no rosin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

NSSAAS w COL ~ q 1lCAC As xulS w dS Ill 10.
One Of the largest and most preten-
tious attractions which. Manager Van
Werden has booked this season is the
wonderfully successful melodrama, "Old
Arkansaw," the LATEST from the prolific
pen Of Fred Raymond. This authors
name attached to play is enough to
insure lirstclass vehicle for the artists
to display their talents to advantage.
The piece is melodramatic, with liberal
sprinkllng Of comedy. Mr.. Raymond 8
characters are always pleasing and gen.
orally differ from those usually seen on
the stage. In "Old Arkansaw" he has
taken most of his characters from life.
having spent the greater part of one
summer in the Ozark mountains for no
other purpose than to perfect his knowl-
edge Of the ways, actions and dialects
of the backwoods people of Arkansas.
The result is a number Of true-to.l life
personages, who, with their quaint, odd
ways, are worked into plot that proves
most interesting. 1t would be difficult
matter, to secure company of PLAYERS
who average better than those in the
cast. Each one WAS selected (without
regard TO salary for the role they were
to portray and II smoother performance
could no. be imagined. In scenic EN-.
bellishments "Old Arkansaw'' stands
without rival, Il small fortune having
been spent in giving the play its mag
nificent mounting. Great pains is taken
to bring out every little detail and
nothing is left undone which could add
TO the perfection of the performance.
This attraction is booked to apnear at
Van Werden's opera house Monday
evening, May 5.
Rosin has no washing properties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

On Friday afternoon and evening of
this week, May2, there will he a mis-.
sionary convention in the Nj. E. church.
A number of visiting ministers will be
present and participate in the exercises.
A rare treat will be offered those who
may attend in the pleasures and ad-
dresses of DR.. Homer q. Slrintz, lately
from the Philippine Island. DR.. Strintz
is at present one of the assistant mis-
He has been until Il few months ago
Presiding Elder OF Il Philippine district
of our Methodist work. He has An UNI
usually we'll posted mind and is n bril-
liant orator. Let everybody come out
hear him. He will speak both afer-
noon and evening. Exercises begin at
2 O'Clock p. III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Albert Gsrringsr and daughter, Mrs.
Caroline Mills. formerly Of Lamont, who
lived also for short time in this city,
were arrested last week at Ait. AYR,
where they had gone az witnesses in the
Hammond case, on the charge of run.
ling house of i'll fame at Mt. AYR, and
on Saturday Judge Towner sentenced
Gerringer to the penitenlisry for four
years and Mrs. Mills for three years.
Mrs. Gerringer MAS arrested in this CITY
at the request of the Mt. Ayr sheriff,
but as she had three small children with
her, the Ringgold county authorities al
lowed her to skip for Missouri and she
lost no time in going.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-05-01

Scott Robinson in the last issue of his
Glenwood Opinion says:
The board of supervisors of Decatur
county at their session held last week al
Leon called special election to be held
May II, to vote upon the proposition tc
issue 100000 to build new court house
the present one being entirely made.
quate to meet the requirements. This
will make the second court house in
thirty years for Decatur county, and i,
was in this old court house that the
junior Opinion man earned his first casf
--he had the contract for filling the
wood box each evening for Abel Chase
clerk, and Mr.. Jackson, auditor. These
men have both since died. They were
kind hearted and considerate for a boys
desire to earn nickel. This was in rs