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, 1902-04-21
OF IN1EREs1 10 sIck PeoPLE.

We have all the sympathy in the
world for sick people, and want to treat
them In a serious way. There 10 no
humor in pain and suffering, but hard,
earnest fact. It Is impossible for the
patient to impress on others the extent
of suffering they endure, and their
anxiety for relief. To get we'll or be
relieved is their one thought: any re-
medy that will bring this about has
their everlasting gratitude. We have
thousands of letters from people who
have had dyspepsia, sick-headache. and
frequent bilious attacks, who tell US
how thankful they q for having
used DR.. Gums Improved Liver Pills.
These pills remove the cause Of these
diseases, and make a permanent cure.
They Danish pimples and make the
skin clear and healthy looking. They
are sold at all drug stores for Is cts.
per box, or sent by mail on receipt Of
price. Only one for a dose, a small
box to try sent free. Address. DR..
Gum, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by
Frank H. Eggleston and A. H. Cordi-
ner, druggists. Laramie, Wyo.
, 1902-04-21

Prof. OFT would have the people be-
lieve The Republican is defending the
rotten government Of King Leopold,
yet he knows he can't quote a word
from this paper to that effect. We
have nothing but sympathy for the
people Of the old world who are en-
deavoring to throw on the yoke Of op-
precision and establish a republic. We
believe the people have natural. inal-
ienable rights that should be respected.
The main thing the socialists Of Bel
gium are centenAin8 for ID equal
rights 1t the ballot boz. This demand
II commsaAabls ~ We ulncerely hope
tAsy win succes1. Bssa should they
20 ! stsp faetfst - estaslish = re
psA,ic IL synpetAy of the American
, 1902-04-21
Better Than pur,.

The question has beeh asked, I'm
what way are Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets superior to pills?'
Our answer is: They are easier and
more pleasant to take, more mild and
gentle in effect and mor reliable as
they can always be depended upon.
Then they cleanse and invigorate the
stomach and leave the bowels in a ma
turaI condition, while pills are more
harsh in effect and their use is often
followed by constipation. For sale by
F. H. Eggleston.
, 1902-04-21

people would be with them. II is
amusing. however, to note the palaver
of such men as Ott about the social
lists standing for peaceful methods and
at the same time read accounts of the
socialistic papers Of Belgium giving
out revolvers to subscribers as prem
iums. Whatever the socialists of
America may be. the socialists of the
old world are fighters and make no
profession of being lamblike and
bland.
, 1902-04-21
Shot In His Left Leo.

For sores, burns. bruises, Or other
wounds DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is a sure cure. Skin diseases yield to
II at nee. Never fails in cases Of piles.
None genuine but DeVftt's. Il suffer
I'D for years from = gunshot in my left
leg" says A. 8. Fuller. English, Ind. Il
used all kinds of remedies to no pur-
pose until 1 tried DeWitt's Witch Has
ell salve. A few boxes completely cur
ed me" Laramie Drug Co.
, 1902-04-21
CONVENIENT POCKET MAPS
OF STATE NJ WYOMING

There having been u many calls 70
Gently for maps Of the State Of Wyo-
ling, The Republican has bean prompt,
ed to put In = supply for it, patrons.
The map selected u issued BY Rand.
McNal'y & Co., and IL up-to-date in "
cry particular. It Is arranged in Asat
book form and IL suitable for carrying
in ones pocket II neatly covered and
very durable. in addition to the mAp.
there 10 q large amount Of valuable In.
formation concerning the state con.
tanned in the book. 1t has . new and OF
iginal compilation and ready index,
showing in detail the entire railrosd
system. the express company doing
business over each road and accurate
~ locates all cities. towns. postomees.
vailroad stations. villages. counties. isl.
ands, lakes, rivers, etc.
The special features of this pocket
map are: Locating the branch or par
ticular division Of railroad upon which
each station II situated; the nearest
mailing point Of all local places: desis,
mating money order postomcss: tsls+
graph stations. and naming the com.
pany doing business At ths point vhsre
the several companies have omces.
The population Of the various towns
10 given according to the 1900 census.
These pocket maps will b sold for
, 1902-04-21
The idol lay in several fragments.

You know that is impossible" she
said. coldly.
"Oh. no, not il we Just quietly slil
away this afternoon and are married
It has to be-you say things are at a
crisis. Now consent-and I'll tell you
two fargo and blooming reasons why
after you have said yes."
Her curiosity got the better OF he,
In half an hour. Anyhow she had al.
ways meant to marry Lionel. He suit
ed her. 1t was a half-hour more err
he allowed her to question him.
but the two things, Lionel?"
"One is that l am called home L,
England. My uncle has left me som,
money"
"Oh-oh! And the other?"
1.-THE other? Well. little girl, yo,
do not have to GO gh~ost-hunting o,
worry over your t%rousseau money. The
eyes of that blamed old idol are abou.
the finest emeralds v saw and art
worth a pretty penny. But we will!
not inquire about that until after thi,
other little matter is attended to-an,
then we'll invade The Naples as {
very lively place in which to spend {
honeymoon"
, 1902-04-21
This paper might be filled with items

This paper might be filled with items
like the following. and every one be alb
solute truth. l had rheumatism fo-
years and tried almost everything. but
got no permanent relief until l used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. three bot
ties of which have cured men. 1t is
the best medicine I ever used.-Philip
E. Rhoads, Pennville, Mo. Pain Balm
is for sale by F. H. Eggleston.
, 1902-04-21

If your are in need Of job printing
The Republican ONCE is the place to
get it. First-class work is what you al,
ways get.
, 1902-04-21

Old papers at Is cents per 100 at
The Republican ONCE.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25
Thelma's Beautiful Stage Setting.

An excellent production of Marie
Corelli's famous novel "Thelma" will be
presented at Van Werden's opera house
on Saturday Jan. 3. The beautiful
scenery and other stage effects would
alone make the attraction worthy of the
patronage of theatre-goers everywhere
and Alden Benedict the owner of the
company deserves much praise for the
really superb surroundings with which
he has provided this attraction. %s
The book is divided into three parts,
the play into four. The first act ssThe
Aand of the Midnight SUM-, shows the
Altsn Fjord in northern Norway in mid
summer, the sun still glowing in the
heavens although it is after midnight.
The second act gives us a view of the
famous Norwegian water fall Njedezgorze
where Sir Phillip declares his love for
the beautiful rose of the northern forest.
The third act called "TheL Land of Mock
cry" is laid in London, England, where
Thelma's pure spirit sickens at the petty
jea'ousies, the deceit and vain moctery
to be found anywhere in the whirl os
modern so-called society The last act,
called ''The Land of the Long Shadow
takes the audience again to the Alien
Fjord now in the winter time without
sun, and devoid of light save that given
by the Aurora Boreals. The scene is
the exterior of the bonde's house, being
the same as that of the first act, but the
roses are dead, the green foliage is gone
and the earth is mantled with snow;
here is seen the "Rainbow Bridge" and
an electric snow storm is introduced:
which is claimed to be one of the most;
realistic scenes ever presented upon any:
stage.
The acting of the company isssaid to-
be excellent and tt 3 wardrobe worn by
the ladies to be the equal of that worn
In any of the largest productions. :; I
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

We have many good bargains In
Decatur County farms. We have.
arranged to handle home-seekers
in different parts of Missouri, par
tlcularly in Shelby, pettis, Vernon
and adjacent counties. Call and
look over our price lists, and see
what we have. Office in rear Ex-,,
change National Bank.-SAM L.
DARRAH & co., Real Estate, Leon,
Iowa.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Did you notice. since the snow how
many people there were who did not
keep the snow shoveled from the side
walks in front of their homes. How
many there are who through careless
ness or laziness let their walks remain
covered with snow and ice to the mani.
fest discomfort and sometimes actual
danger to;life and limb of the unfortu.
nate pedestrians who are obliged to 60
past. Such neglect or shiftlessness is
positively criminal and it is only a
question of time until someone falls and
gets hurt seriously or dangerously and
the town has. big damage suit on its
hands, the costs charged up to the tax
payers. 1t looks as though the snow
might be unusually heavy this year and
the matter of keeping our walks clean
should be carefully attended to. There
is an ordinance to the effect that if the
property owner does not clear the walks
Of snow, within 10 hours after storm
that the street commissioner shall have
the same done and the same shall be
taxed up on the property. This should
be rigidly enforced.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25


Many postmssters have been informed
by the post office department that no
more rural routes will be established at
present. The good and sufficient reason
is that the appropriation for that pur-
pose has been exhausted and the de-
partment cannot establish new routes
until congress makes another appl opria-
ton. Congress in session may do some
thing to that end. The work is done by
order Of the government and on busi-
ness principles for money received and
paid out for work done. In establishing
rural routes the government is moving
rapidly and we must not think tha
unreasonable things will be done. We
must wait patiently and in due time the
work will be done.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

The assessors of the county are re-
quested to meet Friday, Jan. 2, 1903,
alto o'clock, in compliance with Sec.
1859, to receive, instructions and sup
plies. This section provided for that
each assessor shall receive $500 as COM
pensations,for attending this meeting
and all assessorsare expected to attend.
I ,3.s;o s's s;lt; j. F. GILL,
,y County Auditor. r
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25
I he Reporters
Piano Contest. 4! |;
Closes \! ats . .
p. p !. m. !. Tonight! ]! D..

Grogan's meat market has just little
thesf 4 nest display of&Christmas meats
ever seen in the city. The shop is NICE
ly decorated with colors and evergreen
and the assortment of meats cover
everything you could want, including:
Cudahy's prize beef. A fine little porker
with an ear of corn In Its mouth tops
the display off nicely, which was arrang.
ed by s. 9. Penniwell, the veteran and
artistic cutter. u.
=. Mrs. M. Vanostrand had the misfor.
tune to lose fine ring last Monday
which she had enclosed in small box
and was ,:,|a :,t|aakingi#to the postotfice to mail
to daughter in Nebraska for Christ
mas present. She discovered the loss
when she reached the Office and short
time later she found the box, which had
been torn open, the. ring extracted and
the. Box thrown Id the alley. The pack
age was very plainly , q ad dressed and thy
partyswho picked it MP could mot h.y.
! failed 70 Know 70 whom it belonged.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

The Benetiel Cigar Co. are putting out
some leather bill books and calendars
advertising their Blue Curl and other
popular brands of cigars, which are fast
taking the lead of all cigars sold in
southern Iowa for quality and flavor
There are no better ones made.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

u Sankey arrived home from Den
polofad %, Friday to spend the holi-
! having been granted a months
ION. Carl went.,.to Denver last
ID and secured employment with
plorado Fuel and Feed Co., and by
orious work has received promo.
until he is now manager of one Of
yards with steady, employment at
saiary GarlLwill visit during the
W NTH 4 big ii ! i parents and msny
in'this city and viii return 70 hi. Iii.
ihe drstoi the nav years. IN .a.s.s IL,
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

ATTENTION CoMRADEs;-T joint in.
stallation Of officers OF Leon Post No.
251, and w. R. G. will be held at the
6. A, R. hall on Friday. January 2, at
$50 O'Clock. All members of the Post
and Corps are invited to be present.
J. H. EVANS, Adjutant.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

John P. Reece, late candidate for con.
gress, has been appointed by the mine
operators Of Iowa as commissioners. He
will take charge Jan. l. and established
headquarters at Abba. He will get a
salary of $4,000 per year and all expen-
ses.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

The farmers living near Leons#hi Had
tl ABOUT s seven hundred books fromlssIthe
Leon Free Public Library during#the
past two months, and we only askasbne
Offering year, from you. What will
you give Tor the Library sale Saturday?
Bring anysold= thing. ssis
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

"Please take out my hog advertise.
ment, writes Eugene Massey, of Wood
land. "It has sold all of the hogs"
That is sample of what advertising in
The REPORTER does. II you have some
choice bogs, cattle, or chickens, try a
small advertisement. You will find it
paws
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

A difficult surgical operation was sue.
cessfully performed on Mrs. S. W..
Kehler Tuesday by Drs. Foxworthy,
Layton and Bowman, and she is recov.
ering nicely from the operation. Mrs.
Kehler has been very sick for some
weeks and it is hoped the operation
will restore her to her former good
bealth
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

j Mrs. Kate Brown had hair breath
escape from being killed at the @ depot
last. Saturday afternoon. j She had gone
TO. tothe depot to take thetrain for Hum.
feston .sto spend Sunday fs'si With friends. fell
Usually the K. & w. train comes in
first but Saturday it was late and the @
which was also late was coming in at a
lively Clip. supposing it was the K. &
w. train coming Mrs. Brown was leisure.
ly walking along right on the @ track,
and as she said afterwards had no idea
but what she was walking on the depot
platform as the tracks are splanked at
this point. Engineer Jack Evans who
is ever alert when he is coming into
Leon as he considers the platform at
the depot in this city one of the worst
death traps along the line. slapped on
the air SO forcibly that it almost threw
the mail clerks and express messengers
through the tops Of their car, and
brought the train to a dead stop just as
some Of the; bystandsrs reached Mrs.
Brown. 4 was indesd : narrow escape
and the asnisi engineer docs not relish
lsuch Tthinss a.littis'bit, ssss i5ssssss:
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Edith, the four.year-old daughter of
Frank Coffin, who is employed at
swift's poultry house, was terribly
burned about II o'clock yesterday
morning. She was playing around the
stove at the house when her dress
caught fire and she was badly burned
from her knees to her neck, including a
bad burn on one of her ears and her
hair was all singed. The little one IS
suffering terribly from the burns and
the injuries are regarded by the physi-
clan as quite serious.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

laccount Of my health l offer the
Bowling Alley for SALE Aschance1
me one to secure q paying busl;;
NJ. S. BENEF1EL.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

PED-A Masonic and KIP. watch:
which the owner can secure. by
lg at The REpoRrER Office and pay
this notice. ssA - ...s.s.!, -,.-. -
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

prgs Adairljr:, is.just completing a.
new residence and barn. in the
part Of town and the buildings are
Fowded either for George owns the
! block. 1t is quite a substantial
pyement for that part Of the city.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

j. R. Bashaw's stock of fancy china
lamps, ETC., is very complete for the
holidays. 3g.s j
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Don't forget the Christmas dance at
the K: P. ball tomorrow night Music
by the 5lst Iowa regiment Band Orches-
tra
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

a beautiful little daughter arsiiysed as
|. an advance Christmas presenttsat the
n 4 @ ONE 1e of M. and Mrs. Sylvester Man.
chester, Of Eden township Monday.f
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25
pine fine young canaries for sale.
4 Mrs. w. j. Dale, Utility farm.
&. Morris, the new dentist has opened
p in Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox.
Shy's office.

I'm Leon, Saturday pair of spec
!. letters 1. j. S. on case. Finder
b leave at this Office. 1S-1t.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

We offer all our Fur Robes at flat cost
come now get a. bargain. We have big
bargains in fur coats aud blankets.
BowsIER & BIDD1soN. II
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
O. B. Jordan, Enid, q. It. formerly of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Little George Roger, the five year
old daughter Of Bluford Roger who
lives in south Leon got the second fin
ger of her right hand caught in the cogs
of wringer one day last week and a
part of the finger was crushed of. The
injury was dressed by DR.. Layton.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

For sALE--one hundred thousand.
sft, native lumber. Will trade forr3good
young stock Of any kind. s35
4 j. L. McCuTcHAN.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

We have sleighs and bob sleds, sleigh
bells, robes, blankets, fur coats and
mittens. We sell them too.
BowsHER & BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Iowa Trade Journal for January,
has reached our table, and glanc.
bveritwe notice an excellent half
portrait ofs5Mr. j. A. Caster, our
liar grocer, which appears in group
= officers of4the Iowa Retail Grocers
Eiation Of which he was elected vice
6entsat,tnelast annual l;meeting.a5
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

For SALE-Good second hand cook
stove. 0. E. HULL.
f,you dance, you will have pleasant
evening if you attend the Christmas
dance at the X. P. hall tomorrow night.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Sankey last week negotiated the,
pr John L. Bernard executor of the;
s of G. Long deceased. of 127 acresof'
lin Edentownship to Louise Suther-,
Ehe onsideration being $780,, j
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

you want a farm sold or want
|rm loan at lowest rate of In
stand best terms go4tof E.TJ.. J.
key, southeast !, corner i !''l u Main 4; il
Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25


How much man is like his shoes
For instance, both havea sole to lose;
both have been tanned; both are made
tightly cobblers; both get left and
right; both need mate to be complete,
and both are made togo on feet. They
both need healing, oft are sold, and
both in time will turn to mold. With
shoes the last is first; with mem the first
shall be last; when shoes wear out they
are mended new; when men wear out
they're men dead, too. They are both
trod upon, and both will tread upon
others nothing loath; both have their
ries,, and both incline, when. polished,
in the world to shine;, and both peg out.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25
SPECIAL

We must have all accounts set
tied by January lst, 1908. Either
by cash or bdnkable note.
w. p. CLARK & co.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

p following liberal patrons Of the
Llbraryshave donated the follow
articles for the Library sale next
fday. '.s9a
3. r. B. Drake, 8 lbs. butter.
b. W.ss. Clark. 1 bushel apples.
hes Ironsides; 2 ducks. Z
Oney,s 1 chicken,
+: Merrill, | bushel corn, 2 bushel
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

turkeys are certainly bringing fancy
prices these days, in some instances as
high as lS cents per pound. %, S.
Evans, Of Ceilter ownship, astIsweek
sold 81 head II his raisii 81 .96,
being only four lrt less htanrl.sasn aver
age Of $500 per heah, and had hsh held
them until this wee he would HAZE re-
ceiysd | eight or teRR a ollars more. i+H
Auditor Gill has, completed thteeIE.stwork
of compiling the tax books for this year
and 3iafftte after Jan. lstHtreasurer Young will
be ready to ISSUE tax receiIp,Ht. The
totaItE|a amount a4aadfEtaxes levied# for the
year 81 sn assincrea sssof about
slt6,o eYsr# xss n cotlllseted last
year: The increase Elsts is principally in
increased valuations. iii
! Mrzztseorge ". 6rmean VII o5ssfor sew
eral Years has bleetEthe popularph harn,a-
.clst ~ stempel's pharmacy, has. pur-
chased the drug store Of v. L. Beaier at
Kellefton and will take charge ofsthe
store shortly after the first fof The new
year. Leon people will greatly regret
to see Mr.. and Mrs. Carmean leave this
city for they haye been prime fayorites
with every one.# The good people Of
Kellerton will find them welcome ad-
dition's to their business, and social
circles. n.
The REpoRTER'ss piano contest will
close this Christmas evening promptly
st o'clock, and the magnificent piano
which has been in the office window for
the past two months will be awarded to
the successful contestant. The judges,
Messrs. 1. N. Beard, ]. A. Caster and o.
@. Clark will commence to count the
votes as quick as the contest closes and
the result will be bulletined in THE RE-
POTTER window as quick as the count is
made.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

land excursion under the manage.
! of UsG. John, will leave for south.
|rn Arkansas the first Tuesday in.
Fary. Those desiring to make this
should call on or address
u. q. john
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

hnis Daughton, the we'll known
hland township farmer, lost three
|of fine two year old steers Thurs
bightsin rather peculiar manner.
kd a number of cattle in a field and
we're eating at hay stack when it
Ter on them burying Ave head.
bf them. managed to get out but
of them were smothered to death.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

] ]. TIT LIE REPORTER wants brlght..boy of
about sixteen, years who wants to learn
the printingstrade. Must reside with
/: ms 7 parents, and an exceptionally good
opportunity will be given him to learn a
trade at which he can always secure
work at good wages. Apply at once if
you want the position.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

j. r. Bashaw's stock of books of all
kinds, juvenile, miscellaneous, bibles.
ETC., is complete.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

j.. R. Bashaw's toy goods line is com
plete. Everything for the little fellows.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Auction at Gates & Keller's Saturday
afternoon and night.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

The contractors are putting the fin
fishing touches on the new school house
this week. 1t is expected the new
heater will be'fred up for the first time
today. The schools of Leon will open
on Monday, January 5th.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

The newspaper field is a large field and
full OF roses and thorns. When you
roast the preacher, the ungodly smile;
when you roast the saloon man the tee
totaler smiles; when you roast the tee
totaler the saloon man sets 'ena up. If
you swear you are wicked man and if
you pray you are a hypocrit. If you
have an opinion yousare cursed, and if
you don't you are nonenity. Most
people know great many things, but
the journalist is expected to know
every thing. N
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

a. 4 petition. has been circulated again
the last few days asking The Adams Ex.
press II Company to establish;an uptown
express * office. The fact that the .ex.
press office is,located at the depot a
mile away from the business part of
!. the ne town is great inconvenience to the
business men, and they naturally feel
tEat this town is entitled to the same
consideration as other county seat
towns, and be given an uptown office.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels as
fine bred birds as you can find, especial.
ly for breeding purposes. Also some
choice young Poland China sows.
lStl BERT WooDARD.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

!. DR.. e A. Bowman of this city has re-
celved the appointment5as member Of
the pension examining board of Decatur
county, taking the place of DR.. w. G.
Wheeler who has moved to Lineyille to
engage lnSthe mercantile business. Poll
tics evidently cut little figure in the ap-
polntmen1t l1 tas3Y AZ u 3YDr. Bowman is we'll know q
as sterlingFdemocrat, but he. received
the appointment through merit. His
friends are extending their congratula.
tlons.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

The best dance of the season will be
given tomorrow night at the K. P.
hall. Come out and enjoy pleasant
evening.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-25

Some fine Buff Cochin Cockereis for
sale. ass .sls-1t s;as Fs.4A. GARNER. NH.
Eiltthr a------T-=-- --I----Aaf ssss.+4st1i ifsf
Remember the auction at opera
block Saturday afternoon and night.