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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-25
AT OLD sAucUs TRACK.
Nineteen Heats Run OFF, Wednesday,
in a Hours, Is Minutese.

Boston. July 24.-The second days events
at Old Saugus track, "wednesday, COM
prised 10 heats, which were hotly con-
tested. 1t took but hours, 25 minutes
to finish them, which the judges declared
beat all former records by an hour. The
2OS pace was won in three straight heats
by John T., with Dore in the sulky. af-
ter Bowser failed to get better than
fourth position in the first and second
heats The ZIG trot was taken by the
bay gelding Easter in four-heat race.
on account of the large number of en-
tries in the rs pace two divisions were
made, with a purse for each division. 1t
took seven heats to finish the first divis-
ion. Monte Joe taking the last three.
heats in the second division. Summaries:
2OS CLAss-PACING-PU $500.
John r., oh e, Nuthurst-Clara
Cook, by Lyle Wilkes Dow
ser and Dore) ......:..........4 3 ! l
Terrill G., ch G-asein, ......-.l 2 3
Louise c., b m tMerrillr....-...2 4 2
Marion c., b m tONeiD......:5 Ads
NOrvin, br e Doble). DIS
Time. 2.1015, 2.11la, 2.13, 2.12l9. 212ls.
PIG CLASS TROTTING-PURSE $500.
Easter, &, Mansfield Medium
Florence, by Joe Patchen O<il-
Judge at Law, b & Oever). 2 3
Alberta. b Doble) .......-....5 3 2
Charlie Stiles, DemaresD...a 4 4 :
Hylle BIRD, = tNitppj......... y . =
Yadda, b m (Raymond). ..........7 b
Eastern. blk m GaselD ...........3 6 ds
Time, 2.17ia, 217, 216A, 2.17.
30 ASS-PACING-PURSE $500
FIRST DIVISION.
Monte Joe, & h, Reelec-
tion-Minna Wilkes kim
ney) ...............-........6 ! i
Hale r., b & (Roberts)....2 l l 2
Minnie Jones, ch m (Mow-
ers) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2 1 4 3 8
Lady Nance. CHI m (Fox).5 2 3 3ro
Rubita, oh m (Johnson). 3 5ro
Charlena, m Cum
mings) .....................l 9 no
| Thea, b m Nayden)....-.S s s 6ro
| Daniel Webster, b
COOK .....................4 or
Ephraem, h (MerrilD. .ds
Time, 2.16s4, 2.171a. 217A, 2.20, 2.2l1s, 2.2Ols,
! 226
22S CLASS-PACING-PUR $500
| SECOND DIVISION.
! Claymorse. b &, by Claysep (Knapp)1 l l
Unnamed, blk g (Bruse) ..............2 2
/ Hetty Green, b m Cox ....-.......5 2 4
| Dent F., z Proctor) ...............3
Johnnie Wiseman, Pope ......S 6 5
Dora Rosie. CHI m (Allen) ........6 3
Douglass, br & (O'NeiD ..........4 Z
Grace D.. CHI IN (White) ..........7 s jr
Nancy Rush. b m (Shafer) ........9 DIS
! Time, 2.1I12, 2.16la. 2.1SlA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-25
THE GRAND CIRCUIT.
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Alclayetta. b m (Palmer). ..........10 Il 10
Oracle Kellar. br m Uothrcp.... DIS
Oakland King. b h (Riley). DIS
King David, (Hayden) .3 DIS
Time, 2.19ls. 2.1Slz. 219H.
219 SS-PACING-PURSE $500
Mace. b g, by Matterhorn (AlleD.. !
Boralight, Oh m (Cox) ,s;..;;..... Z
Krinkle Wood. Oh m (Wilbur)....D 3 2
Darius, blk 10,Neip. --............-ls +
Nimrod. Kinney. .
Rex, ch 81 Caville). ....-..-....-...-.S a
William p. b z (Palmer).. 9
B. & NJ, CHI (Bever). ...............6 II 10
Sinner, h DurIand). ..............-l2
Trouble, (1illegrass). ........... as
Falcon, no e (Pope).. .........-.......9d Us
Bethel b & PrOctOr).
Time, 217i4. 2.14H, 2.15.
PA CLASS-TROTTING-P $500.
Alley. blk &. by Alcyonium.
Wasco, (Timothy). .-.-......4 / 9
Meadow Bel, oh & tCaville).....2
The Charmer. b h (I<ilborn)...5 4 z
Byron Wilkes, blk Dur
land) ,
Algonetta, b m Devy)........:- g q
Time, 2.1SA, 2.17l4, 2.1SA, 2.17l2, 2l1A.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
"a Merry Chase"

What is said to be one of the greatest
artistic and financial successes of the
present season is the Lyman Twin
Brothers in their phenomenal record
breaking Musical Comedy entitled "a
Merry Chase, in which the brothers
Herbert and Walter assume the princi-
pal star parts, supported by q remark
ably strong, competent and talented
coterie of fun-loving and laughter pro.
ducing artists, whose equal cannot be
found in any other travelling company.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Sheriff r. ID. Martin and A. NJ. Pryor
again raided the joint in the old hotel
building at the Q depot last Thursday
evening and secured 30 pint bottles of
whiskey which were cleverly concealed
behind a false panel in the woodwork of
one of the rooms. Sheriff Martin and
MIR. Pryor went to Centervllle Friday
and returned Saturday, having in
custody Samuel Johnson, Thomas
Froud and Dug Roberts who were in
dic,ed for selling liquor by the last
grand jury. The men remained in Jail
until yesterday when they plead guilty,
| paid their fines and cost and were re-
leased. There is not single joint do.
i ing business in Leon at present,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

The Woodland Shire Horse Co. has
recently received fine imported Shire
stallion imported from England by the
Pioneer Stud Farm, Of Brushnell, lii
nois. The horse is Willingham Lad No.
1888 (1S453) foa!ed in 1898, bred by
Charles Allen, Willingham Cambs, Eng
land, and he is one of the best bred horses
ever brought to Decatur county, Of fine
carriage. coal black and weighs 1850
pounds. He will make the season of
1902 with the company's other good
stallion Eastern Hero, on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the farm
offs. Beavers, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday at Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

A more evenly balanced company is
seldom seen than that which Fred Ray.
.mond has secured to produce Tie Mis-
.souri Girl this season. Each is an artist
in their line and we'll suited to the char.
acters they portray. A number of
speciality artists have been added to
the cast who lend interest to the birth.
day party scene in the second act. The
specialties are strong feature of the
performance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Frank w. jerks, son of Capt. and
Mrs.-A. A. jerks, of this city, and Miss
Lillian w. Newbury, Of Lincoln, ,Neb.,
were married in Des Moines Saturday
evening at;S:3O O'Clock, the ceremony
being performed by DR.. Marshall, pas.
tor Of the Central Presbyterian church.
The groom Is former Leon boy, now
engaged in the theatrical business, and
many friends here extend hearty con-
ordinations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
School Report.

Report of Dist. No. +, Woodland town
ship, for the term ending Jan. a. 1902.
No. days taught 60; total number en-
rolled Is; average daily attendance 1876;
neither absent nor tardy were Homer
Johnston, Lelah Lane, Morris Lane,
Floyd McLain and Rosa Gordon.
LENNA STEPHENS,
Teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
South Dakota Lands.

If you desire. information regarding
lands in DAWSON, Aurora anc Beadle
counties will furnish same. Office
with Kelley's Land Agency.
.2l-tf U. w. WELLS.
Mitchell, S. D.,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

e0ur good old friend VIM. Gray, OF
Burrell, was in Leon last Saturday and
dropped in to chat few minutes. He
has been having serious time for sew
-eral weeks with an attack of rheuma-
tisn, and is compelled to use crutches
in order to get around at all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
VAN WERDEH'S OPERA HOUSE.
THE LYMAN TWINS
A MERRY CHASE.
FRIDAY, FEB. 9th.
SEATS NOW ON SALE.
FRED RAYMOND
THE MISSOURI GIRL.
Wednesday. Feb. 18th

DIR. j. A. McKlveen, of Charlton,
member of TIE State Board of Health,
visited Garden Grove and Leroy vester-
day and inspected number of cases of
what was supposed to be chicken pox,
but which he promptly pronounced to
be small pox, although in light form,
and ordered the parties quarantined.
1t seems there has been an epidemic of
this disease at Garden Grove running
since the middle of November.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Without any doubt Bro. Hulps LEos
REPORTER Is the best weekly newspaper
published in Iowa. Hull IS a splendid
newspaper man and has had the hearty
support of the business men of the
town.-Seymour Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

II. d. Harrell has traded his block of
residence property in south Leon to JEFF
and Lon Fulton for the farm known as
the Mitchell farm ia Eden township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Now comes learned man who claims
that moderate smoking is beneficial.
Where did he find out about the Grown
Jewel Cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

An interesting story, lots of beautiful
scenery. strong specialties and com.
pasy of clever people. 60 to make up
the production of The Missouri Girl at
Van Werden's Opera House, Wed. Feb.
astk. The play tells strong story,
aboads in interesting situations and
exciting climaxes.-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Don't forget the special school cleo
ton next Monday, and be sure and vote
for the bonds to build a new school
building.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Albert Northrup has traded his stock
OF goods at High Point to man at St.
Charles by the name of Lockwood for a
farm in Missouri
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Russ Bleaching Blue makes brown
muslin white in day. All erocers sell
the genuine Russ. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

"A card from Ralph l.. Slower, of Raw.
lins, Wyo., says: 'Fine big 81 pound
boy arrived at our house morning of
Jan. 80. Mother and child doing nice.
lv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Several weeks ago while visiting at
the home of her daughter in Bethany,
Mrs. S. j. Roger was exposed to small
pox, not knowing it until after she
returned to Leon when prompt measures
were taken to prevent the spread of the
disease, DR.. Waight vaccinating Mrs.
Roger and family and thoroughly fumi-
eating the house. The past week it has
been runiored that Mrs. Roger was sick
with smallpox and on Monday DR..
Brown, acting as physician of the local
board of health, examined Mrs. Roger
and eoincided with DIR. Waight that she
had no symptoms of smallpox, and as
the limit of twenty.one days has more
Than passed there is no danger Of her
taking the disease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

am offering for sale my residence
81 eE in north Leon, also my smith.
ing tools and supplies. S. j. FLUKE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

James Beavers, Ralph Sigler and Jake
Arney were in Leon with their harness
last week trying Bowsher .& Biddison's
swimming pool for harness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Earnest Schriver, of Van Vert, ship.
ped two cars of hogs to St. Joe yester-
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

J. L. Harvey yesterday sold his cot
tage residence occupied by o. G. Clark
to Arthur Forbes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Leaye your orders for coal and wood
with Harry j. Vogt & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Sherman Rumley has bought the 60
acre farm Of II. ]. Landes, and the rs
acre farm adjoining it owned by John
Lands, paying $45 per acre for both
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

For SALE.-Poland.C hinas. One bred
SOW, one gilt, one male, SOW due in
April. 90 ct. r. A. S1GIER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
Don't miss A Merry Chase.
Buy dark brown sugar at vogt & Co

If you wish to have beautiful clear
white clothes ask for Russ Bleaching
Blue. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

One way second class settlers rates
to Minnesota and North Dakota. These
cheap tickets will be on sale March %,
April l., and s. Tickets will be limited
to continuous passage.
G.. M. KErCHAM. Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Postmaster Ledgerwood returned Sat-
urday from Des Moines where he had
been for a week attending the meeting
of the board OF directors of the state de.
partment Of agriculture, better known
as the State Fair Society, MS the director
for the Eighth district. At the meeting
number of permanent improvements
were decided apon, costing about SIS
600 which will still leave surplus III the
treasury of $4,000. Among the i'm
provements will he new water closet
costing So. 800, cement walks costing So,
600, improvements of the roads and
drives by rolling them and putting on
cinders and gravel, two more cattle
barns, an addition to the horticultural
hall for floral exhibit, anh the erection
Of new dining halls. Arrangements
were also made for the passing of spe-
cial act by the legislature which will en-
able the street car line to enter the fa;r
grounds. The directors also decided to
ask the state to erect a stock pavilion to
cost between $4,000 and $4,000. 1t
was the feeling of the directors that the
Legislature will look on their proposition
kindly in view Of the great stock inter.
ests Of the state. They have in mind a
building similar to the one at the Hi
nois state fair grounds. This cost $780,
900.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

A rather peculiar instrument was filed
with recorder Lane Tuesday, being an
ante-nuptial contract between s. G..
Jennings sr. and Mrs. Mary NJ. sipherd,
who were married in this city Tuesday
The contract provides that neither of
the parties shall have any interest in
the property owned by them prior to
their marriage, except that in case Mrs.
Jennings should survive her husband,
in which case she is to have the use of
the homestead property in Grand River
during her life or SO long as she shall re-
main the widow of s. e. Jennings, on
condition that she shall keep the prop
erty in good repair, pay the taxes and
keep Uninsured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
Go and see A Merry Chase.

All kinds of ground feed at Harry ]
Vogt & Co. !.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

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, 1902-02-06

Vote to issue the bonds for new
school building at the special school
election Monday. The polls will open
at noon and>close at z O'Clock p. III. at
the fire engine house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Are you going to see A Merry Chase?
Easter Sunday Will be early this year
March 3Oth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
Mrs. Charles Norton is very sick al
her home in this city.

Mrs. Charles Norton is very sick at
her home in this city.
Southern Iowa Farm Lands; Exchange
Write ]. F. Gallup, Corydon, Ia, for list.
For SALE.-Poland.C hinas. One bred
SOW, one gilt, one male, SOW due in
April. % ct. r. A. s1GIER.
If you want farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms go to Z. j. Sankey, south
east corner Main and Commercial SITS.
Leon, Iowa.
w. B. McDonough, the esteemed
Center tow nship farmer, after many
years of labor has at last decided to
come to town and live easy. The first
of the week he purchased the S. A.
Hamilton residence property in east
Leon and is moving to Leon this week.
On several occasions recently we have
complimented Mayor Woodland and the
other city officials for finally securing
an ample supply Of water for city use.
We are ready to retract everything we
said for the water is not Forthcoming.
The closets at the court house have
been closed since last Friday because
the city has not furnished any water,
much to the inconvenience of every.
body.
The Town Of Leon recently issued
S., 900 in bonds, 81 900 of which were to
pay for the expense of putting in the
pipe, anil securing a water service from
the old brick, east of town and 81 ,OGl
to take up out standing warrants which
were drawing interest. The bonds run fol
twenty years and draw a per cen
interest. The bids were opened yester
day and the bonds sold to Denison
Pryor & Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, VIII,
furnish the bonds and pay a premium
Of $253 on the issue of $1,000.
There is one new case of smallpox il
the Cummins neighborhood northeas
, IF Decatur, the victim being Miss Ami,
Shell, but like the others she has tn
disease IN very mild form. There i
also case on the old Jacob Hiner farr
. south of Decatur where a man has tn
disease, but is almost we'll of it. !
seems he was exposed at Osceola sewers
weeks ago, and then came home an
, made full preparations for having tn
disease, and is doing nicely, being unde
the care of DIR. j. w. Wales, of Davi
CITY,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Councilman Henry j. Lands is again
smoking some very fine cigars received
this week from his son Sam Lands WHO
is employed in the qnartermaster' office
at Iloilo, about 800 miles south OF Manila.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Mrs. E. E. -Hesen. milliner Of
Davenport, Iowa, who has mighty
power to heal all manner of diseases
and overcome evil with good, has re-
turned to Davenport accompanied by
Mrs. Rachel Corcoran who has been an
invalid for many years and says she
can restore her to good health through
the power of tour" Lord, Jesus Christ.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Frank N. Hansell. maaager Of the
Hanseil Department Store, left Sund ay
for St. Louis and will spend week in
that city and Chicago selecting goods
tor his store, it being the intention to
add many new lines to the stock car.
ried. Since locating in Leon Mr.. Han
sell has done large business, being a
thorough up-to-date business man. and
his trade has been constantly increas-
Ing. Watch for his big advertisement
of bargains as soon as he returns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Miss Edith iLIsley met with serious
accident lastsaturday morning. While
coming down the stairs at her home
she made misstep and fell headlong to
the bottom. breaking the cartilage of
her nose and severely brulsing the side
of her face. While the injuries are
painful we are pleased to learn there
will be no Disagreement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Remember the special school election
at the fire engine house next Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Southern Iowa Farm Lands; Exchange
Write J. F. Gallup, Corydon, Ia, for list.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

The greatest charivari party in the his
tory Of Decatur county visited MIR. and
Mrs. Brice McDcnough at their home in
Center township last Thursday evening,
quite number going out from Leon
and taking the old cannon with them.
For years Brice has been the captain of
all the charivari parties in that part of
the country, and the boys did not think
he should be neglected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

'The jolly Milkmaids' was presented
lat Mt. Ayr last Friday and Saturday
under the direction y. w. Watson
and wife, who put it on here about a
year ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

The z. K. o. hall was the scene of a
gay assemblage last Friday evening, the
occasion being the winter picnic given
by the ladies of this society in honor of
the twelfth anniversary of the order in
this city. A very pleasant evening was
spent with music and other amusements.
The guests were divided into families
and regular picnic repast was served,
using the floor for tables in true picnic
style.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

DIR. J. G. Stone, graduate of the
American School of Osteopathy at
Kirksvllle, Missouri, arrived IN Leon
Sunday and has opened an Office oyer
w. Il. Myers drug store. He expects
his wife here shortly and intends to 10.
cate here permanently. DIR. Stone
comes we'll recommended and we welcome
him t. Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06
Take your girl to see A Merry Chase.

1t is reported that Lamont has now
got in line with genuine case of small.
n0v
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Mr.. w. d. Moore and family have
moved to Leon from Decatur, Mr..
Moore having purchased the Empire
Bakery and restaurant on the north
side Of the square of j. E. Cummins,
and'is now in possession, and will be
pleased to see all of his old friends at
his. new place of business. He has rent.
ed the Mrs. l. A. Hebener property in
northeast Leon as residence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Mr.. George Stewart, a former we'll
known decatur county boy, now val
ued foreman on the Q at Charlton, was
married at Charlton last Thursday, his
bride being Miss Blanche Layton, one
of Chariton's most popular and charm
ing young ladies. George has a whole
host of friends in this county who had
loEg ago put him down as confirmed
bachelor. bat do not hesitate to extend
hearty congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Mr.. Schuyler q. Jennings, ST., aad
Mrs. Mary Sipherd, both of Grand
River were united in marriage at the
Presbyterian parsonage, Tuesday after.
noon. Both parties are among the old
est and best known citizens of Decatur
county, and great host of friends
unite in wishing them long and happy
life togeth err.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

]. w. Bowman returned last week
from trip to st. Joe, where he was
purchasing new goods for his store in
Leon and the new store of Bowman &
Bassett at Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

CIV. Warner. of Ellensburg, Wash.
ington. arrived Tuesday to visit a
month in this city with his mother and
many relatives and friends. 1t has
been about twelve years since Mr.. War.
ner left Leon and located at Eiiensburp
and he has made rapid strides in his
profession, being one of the leading
attorneys of that state, and one of the
best political speakers on the coast.
Many old friends here are indeed glad
to.see him once more.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Cards are out announcing the coming
marriage of Miss Grace Nye and MIR.
John Birmingham, the wedding to occur
at the home of the BRIDES parents, Rev.
and Mrs. G. L. Nye, Ames, Iowa, on
Feb, 18th,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

The following Decatur county farmers
were in town last week and bought har-
ness of Bowsher & Biddison: Joseph
Dobson, of south of town, Mat Steph.
ems. of Decatur, Mansfield Bennett, of
Woodland,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Mrs. a. E. Holland, mother of cap
pie" Holland, who was shot, and killed
at Mt. Ayr couple of months ago by
Mat Hunter, died at her home in Mt.
Ayr last Thursday. She had been an
invalid for several years and has been
failing rapidly since the death Of her
snD
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

The Missouri Girl will be tie attrac-
ton at Van Werden's opera house,
Wed. Feb. 18th. The production comes
to us intact and Leon theatre-goers will
have chance to enjoy rare treat in
the amusement line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

Edwin T. Elliotte is making big hit
with his trick dancing in The Missouri
Girl. He does the part of the Tramp
and introduces his specially. He will
be seen with the company when they
appear at Van Werden's Opera House,
Wednesday, Feb. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

One way second-class settlers rates to
Billings, Salt Lake, Ogden and all prin-
cipal points in the northwest. Dates of
sale, during months of March and April.
Limit ten days stop over.
G. M. KETcHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-06

R. E. Trembly, of Storm Lake, has
been promoted to general agent of the
Singer Sewing Machine Co., with head
quarters at Charlton. Robert is an old
Leon boy and we are pleased to. see his
services recognized by his company,