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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
The Charlton Chautauqua.

The Lucas County Chartauqua As
sembly which will be held at Charlton
August l6 to "a promises to be the great
est Chautauqua meeting ever held in
southern iowa having booked the
greatest list Of prominent lecturers and
orators that could be secured The fol-
lowing lisa list OF the principal attrac.
tons: ! :"
Col. William j. Bryan, twice candi-
date for president, and n of the great
est orators of the age, is the leading
speaker, SO far as attracting a crowd
goes. He will be here on Tuesday, Aug.
ust 10, for n lecture only, on the sub.
ject, ga Conquering Nation"
General Ballington Booth, command
er of the American Salvation Army, and
mis- noted wife, Maud Ballington Booth,
are two other stars of the course. The
General will be here on August "a, and
his wife for two days August 10 and 20.
General Fitz Hugh Lee, ex-Conieder.
ate commander and one of the brilliant
military men of the nation, will lecture
on August % in the afternoon. Subject
"Peace and War in the United States
and Cuba"
On August 81, Modern Woodman Day
the head consul, w. A. Northcutt, will
address the thousands who will Assem-.
BILE to hear him.
Prof. A. w. Hawks, the wittiest mar
We have ever heard, will enliven the pro
gram for three days, August IS, 10 and
20. He will, we predict, be a %favorite
with every audience he confronts.
Rev. John Merit Driver, the famous
Minnesota preacher, has been secured
for the Goth and on Sunday the 18th he
will preach at the grounds.
oCo!. Henry Watterson, editor of the
Courier-Journal, of Louisville, KY, and
one of the leaders OF the Democratic
party, will lecture on Aug II, in the at.
ternoon, and in the evening Thos. j.
Wright the noted divine will preach.
On Saturday night, August l6, the in
imitable Sam Jones, who people c~riticise
severely yet go to hear whenever be
comes to town, will lecture and will, we
predict keep his audience awake.
The slayton Jubilee Singers will give
their famous southern music during six
days of the assembly and will add to
the enjoyment of those attending.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
THE CHURCHES.

Rev. w. H. 1lsley will preach at I'm.
ion chapel next Sunday at 3p. m.
Rev. H. Scott Jones, of Decatur, pass.
ed through here. Saturday onihis way ID
Davis City, where he conducted a big
basket meeting in che park Sunday.
There will be preaching at the Advent
Christian church al Tuskeego on Sunday
July 9th, atll a. m. and s pm. by the
pastor Elder A. +. Hatch. All ale
invited.
Elder VIM. Biggs will fill his appoint.
ment to preach at Palestine church next
Sunday at IL o'clock. He will also
preach in the afternoon Immediately
after Sunday School at Valley School
House in Burrell township.
AT the Advent Christian Church in
this city Elder A. E. Hatch the pastor
held a bible institute four days last week.
On account of the heat aud storm only
seven students registered. However the
interest was excellent and much good
work was accomplished.
There will be the usual services at the
Presbyterian church next Sabbath
morning and evening. AS the church
has granted its pastor a vacation for the
month Of August this will close his work
till the first Sunday in September. The
Sabbath school and Endeavor society
will meet as usual. Mr.. Ilsley will
spend his vacation in st. Louis and in
Alton and Springfield, Ill.
Don't let the summer weather get
away with your piety. 1t is just as com
Portable in the church as elsewhere.
We shall try and make the services es.
pecially interesting during the heated
term. There was a large congregation
last Sunday and there ought to be next
Sunday. The pastor Of the M. E. church
will preach next Sunday morning to the
theme Something New" and in the
evening, 1.-THE Man who was afraid of
Shadows" All the other church services
at usual hours. Let the people come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

ORIGINAL NOTICE.,
In the District Court of the Strife of Iowa in
and for Decatur County, August term, 1902.
William M. Jennings,
We.
Annie B.. Jennings,
To Said Defendant;
You are hereby notified that on or before the
l4th day Of August, A. D., 1902. there viii be
on file In the ONCE Of the Clerk Of the District
County, the petition OF william NJ. Jennings
aimin Of you 2 divorce from the bonds Of
sertion and adultery with W. NJ. Cox and div
ers other persons and asking for care and Gus.
tody Ct Aaron jennings. ID years old, William
Jennings. II years old; Minnie Jennings, o
years old, being your three minor children.
For further particulars see petition,
An that unless you appear thereto and de-
iend before noon OF the second day of the next
August term. 1902, Of said Court. to commence
and be held at Leon. Decatur County. Iowa.
on the 25th day of August. 1902, default will be
entered against You and a Judgment and de-
cree rendered thereon as prayed for in said
petition with costs.
WILLIAM M. JENNINGS, PLAINTIFF
% dt by q. TAYLO WRIGHT, attorney.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
,R1G1NAL NOTICE

ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the District Court Of Decatur County,
" August,term, A.. D. 1909.
John W.. Toney, plaintiff,
against
Rosa 3. Toney, defendant.
To Said Defendant:
You are hereby notified that on or before the
idth day OF August. A. d. 1902, there will be on
file in the office Of the Clerk of the District
Court Of Decatur County Iowa, the petition of
the plaintiff aforesaid, claiming of You a d.
vorce and asking that the bonds of matrimony
now existing between you be dissolved and that
plaintiff be restored to all he rights, benefits
and immunlties of an unmarried person on the
ground OF the cruel and inhuman manner in
which YOU have treated plaiLtiff and that de-
iend liant since 81 marriage has become an habit
apart of the time. For full particulars see
petition.
You are also notified that unless YOU an.
pear thereto and defend before noon OF The
second day OF the term of said District Court
OF Decatur County, to be held on the 25th day
OF August, A. d., 1902. Il default will be enter.
ed against you and Judgment rendered thereon,
HOFFMAN g. JACKSON,
4o4t Attorneys for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
Teachers Examinations.
Examinations for teachers certificates
will be held as follows:
Leon. july 1926.
j. A. MCINTOSH,
County Superintendent.

Many a who considers her
husband not worth the salt that goes
in his victuais, will sue a railroad com.
pany for several thousand dollars if he
gets killed in a wreck. This proves a
dead husband, in some cases is more
valuable than a live one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

According to the Glenwood Tribune
Mills county will have lots of apples to
ship this fall. Frank P. Bradley who
has an orchard of 275 acres, expects to
ship 10000 bushels. The apples are
developing nicely and the trees are free
from worms.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
FULL BOXES

of Doan's Kidney Pills will be given away
tree to every person suffering with kidney
ailments at the undersigned address. First
come, first served, and only this chance
offered. For those in the country who
cannot call in time a box will be mailed
upon receipt of &c to pay postage. Re-
member this is not a sample box, but a
regular size box of Doan's Kidney Pills,
which retails at Soc. Remember
FREE DISTRIBUTION ONE DAY
ONLYI
Saturday, August 2. from 9 a. m.
to 8 p. m. At l.. VanMerden.
druggist. Leon, Iowa.
Sole agents for the United States, Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
In six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
cured in six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure" 1t is u great sur.
prise on account OF its exceeding promptness
In relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back
in male or female. Relieves retention Of
water almost Immediately. II you want QUICK
relioi and cure this is the remedy. Sold by&N.
Z. stempel & Co., Druggists, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
The A B c oft.

means kidney ache, lame back means lame
kidneys, weak back means weak kidneys, cure
means Doan's Kidney Pills. Read about the
free distribution in this paper and call at L.
vanWerden, druggist, Leon, Iowa, Saturday.
August end.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
Homeseekers' Excursions.

Homeseekers' tickets to nearly all
points on sale at low rates by Chicago
Great Western Railway on first and
third Tuesday of each month, June to
October inclusive. For particulars APP
ply to any Great Western Agent, or
j. P. Elmer, q. P. A., Chicago, I'll. 1920
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
Low Hound Trip Summer Rates.

Via Chicago Great Western Railway to.
St. Paul, Minneapolis, tie Cannon Val
ley Lakes, Duluth and the Superiors.
Tickets good to return October 81. For
dates of sale and other information
apply to any Great Western agent, or
'Js p Elruer,'G.sP. A., Chicago, Ill.
.octl5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
For the Public Good.

In another part of this paper appears an i'd
vertisesnent worthy the rea ding, as it's for the
public good. 1t tells Of d free distribution OF
Doan's Kidney Pills, u remedy for kidney ills.
Read it and call at l.. Van Wcrden, druggist,
Leon, Iowa, Saturday, August and.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

Worth 500 to you to cure child or adult
of incontinence of water during sleep.
Anti-Diuretic stops it Immediately. S1.0O.
Sold by W. G.. Stempel s. Co. druggists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
Impaired Digestion

May not be all that is meant by dyspepsia
now, butt will be il neglected.
(. The uneasiness after eating. fits of nsrv-
GUS headache, sourness OF the stomach, end
disagreeable belching may not be very bad
now, but they will be if the stomach is
suffered to grow weaker.
Dyspepsia is such q miserable disease
that the tendency to it should be given
early attention. This is completely over
come by
Hoods ~JarsapdriNa
which strengthens thewhole digestive system
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
the Ladies

We have the very best values offered in the town in ladies'
vests at Dc, IKE, SIC, Zoe, l2Ac, l5c to 35c. Other houses nave
the same priced vests as we but they are short in quality. See
ours before you buy. Half price on hemstitched handkerchas on
sale az &c. HH@
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

visit with relatives in this city.
Mrs. Q. P. Latnrop and children will
return totheir home at Rolfe, Iowa. to-day
after spending a month at the home of NJ.
Lathrop, five miles north of Leon.
Miss Maggie Albaugh returned to her
home at BlocktOn, Iowa, last Saturday
after a pleasant visit in this city at the
home of her uncle, Justus George.
Mrs. Susan Babcock returned 70 her
home at Newark, Ohio, Tuesday, after an
extended visit at the home of her brother
James Howell, of Franklin township.
Mrs. j, E. Carr and daughter Bertha re
turned ia their home at Riverside, lows
Monday, after a pleasant visit in this cit,
at the home of her brother. w. w. Craig
w. c stempel returned Friday from
a two weeks visit with his parents ant
other relatives at Fl. Madison. Mrs. Stem
pei remained there for a more extended
visit. e
Mr. and Mrs. Justus George left Monda,
for TiptoD, Mo where they visit
brother of Mrs. George, who has exten
sive mining interests in the Missouri yin,
fields.
Mrs. Will Knott and three children. O
Bou der. Colorado, arrived Monday f IF
,isit Of several weeks 18th her parent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Riordan near Gran
River.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
BY-PRODUCTS OF COKE
Gas La the Principal One-Ammonia
and Tar.

Gas La the Principal One-Ammonia
and Tar.
In a coal like the Connellsville cox
ing coal, containing from % per cent
to 35 per cent of volatile matter, there
is from 5000 to little over 5000 cubic
feet of gas per short ton, writes w. G.
Irwin in the Engineering Magazine.
On ttls basis the 100000 tons of coal
coked in the United States last year
would produce more than 250,00O.OOO.-
900 cubic feet of gas. Allowing one
half of this production for consump-
ton in the oven. We have remaining
over 12O,OO0,O 100000, or about one-half
the annual natural gas production dur
ing the height of that excitement. To
convert this fuel gas into Illuminating
gas involves change in the operation
of the oven so that gas produced with
the recuperation of air and gas may
be burned in the lues instead of the
rich coke-oven gas.
Ammonia, that is ammonia sulphate,
is the most valuable of the by-prod-
ucts of ooke making, it having a mar
ket value of about $40 per ton. The
yield of this by-product from each ton
of coal coked is about 20 pounds. or 8
total yield of over 100000 tons for the
10000 900 tons of coal coked in the
States last year. which would make
the value Of this by-product over $6,'
100000. The yield of tar is about &c
pounds per ton of coal coked. By
product tar is superior to tar that
comes from the gasworks. 1t contains
a less amount of pitch, and its fuel
value is about S. per ton, which would
give a value of nearly $o,OOO.OOO fol
this product from the coal consumed
in coking last year. In their primary
State, says the Black Diamond. the
combined by-products of cokemakine
have a value of close to 81 for eacE
ton of coal coked. After passing
through the complex processes Of mod
ern chemistry these have a much great
er value.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
CHAPTER III.-tContinuedJ

Standing upon mound near her, she
places her hands to her pretty mouth,
and, with a simple eloquence that cannot
be too highly commended, cries "Hi?' to
him, at the top of her fresh young voice.
Whether the breeze has played traitor,
or whether the bending figure is of so
gross material as to be deaf to this brill
liant appeal, who can say. At all events,
he never stirs or lifts himself from his
task, whatever it may be. Nothing
daunted, Griselda returns to the attack
"Hir' cries she again. with a sharper,
freer intonation. And still nothing comes
of it. The bending figure refuses to
straighten his back. and things remain as
before. 1t is really too bad. Getting
down from her mound she chambers up on
a higher bank, and once more sends out
her voice upon the world:
Hi, my good man. This does it. As
IL compelled to acknowledge this tribute
to his virtues, "my good man" uprears
himself, looks vacantly round him-at eV-
cry point but the right one first, and at
last sees Griselda. The effect produced is
not only instantaneous but marvellous.
Down goes his rod, his cast, his choicest
hy-an admirable orange grouse-and he
comes steaming toward her ut about
twenty knots an hour.
His eyes, ever since they first lighted
upon GriseIda, have seemed to grow to
her, and now, as he draws nearer, she
too sees and recognizes him. The knowl-
edge thus gained so surprises her that
she very nearly falls off her high bank,
and then grows very charmingly rosy,
and as charmingly confused. 1t is none
other than the young man who had helped
to restore the carriage to it's legitimate
position.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
SOME CURIOUS cHlMNEYs.
One In London Built Like a Coffin
Another Is in Form of Skeleton.

One In London Built Like COthu-
Another Is in Form of Skeleton.
In the neighborhood Of Stamford
street, in the southeast of London.
there is chimney shaped after the
likeness of huge coffin. 1t Is made
up of dark-colOred bricks and presents
an appearance which Is gloomy to the
point of depression. This quaint ersc-
ton. curiously enough, is well-nigh un-
noticed by the Inhabitants of the dis
trict. many of whom are quite un-
aware of it's presence in their midst.
A small music hall in a southern city
of France Is decorated with chimney
shaped to resemble a man. The figure
is attired in frock coat and silk hat,
while a huge metal tube, painted
brown and representing a cigar. re-
poses in the lips of the queer appara-
tus. From this ''cigar" the smoke is
sues in great black clouds, and SO real
istic is the whole contrivance when re-
garded from the street below that at
first sight the spectator Is led to be-
lieve that fashionably attired gentle
man is enjoying a weed on the theater
roof. Curious chimneys abound in all
quarters of the globe. In several
American cities it is no uncommon Oc-
currence to encounter chimney stacks
constructed on the lines of wine TASKS,
the base of the erections being swathed
in straw-colored woodwork to resem-
BILE the baskets wherein such TASKS
usually recline.
Perhaps, however, one Of the most
peculiar chimneys of the world. says
the London Tit Bits. is that which is to
be seen in a Roumanian township. and
which is known by the name Death
Funnel" 1t represents skeleton some
fifty feet in height, and is built
throughout Of gun metal The shaft
is conveyed upward through the spine
of the figure and the smoke issues
from the apex Of the skull. Veritably.
a CHASTITY chimney, and one would have
imagined that the eccentric millionaire
who thus adorned his roof-top might
have hit upon some less gruesome
means Of enhancing his reputation for
extravagant whimsicality.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
Guiuea Fowls.

Guinea fowls have many good quail
ties. We should find them among every
flock of poultry. The guinea fowl can
not. of course. supplant or even rival
the chicken. but there is no more deli
cious or palatable dish than young
guinea fowl, and the eggs, though
small, are very rich and delicate. The
greatest objection to them is their wild
nature. which prompts them to seek the
woods in search of nests. The young
birds will leave the nest almost as soon
as dry, and unless the mother and
young are confined in tight coop the
tiny things will stray off and die. They
are tender until two weeks old, after
which time, If protected at night, they
grow rapidly, and require practically
no attention. They must have free
range. and when given it will gather all
they require to eat. and during winter
weather they need no special care. since
they do not begin to lay until spring.
anyway. They are not subject to any
of the many diseases which aflict
chickens. and really merit the attention
of farmers and poultrymen.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04

The poultry business is not overdene.
It is like any other business in that II
must he properly conducted. There Is
always a ready market for poultry and
eggs every day in the year. and there
is a demand above the market prices
for high grade stock and eggs. We are
speaking now from the standpoint of
the market poultryman. Conditions are
the same, however. with the fancier.
If you will show us poultryman who
IL unable to dispose of his stock at
profitable prices. we will show you one
who does not take advantage Of his
opportunities and conduct his business
upon a business basis.-Reliable Poul.
try Journal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
Eggs by the Pound.


There has been much talk about SELL
ing eggs by the pound. In and around
some of our larger cities there are
many sold in that way. but they are not
sold In the shell. Cracked eggs and the
larger ones among the dirty eggs. II
fresh. are broken out. and the white
and yolk well beaten together. Some
packers use a churn to thoroughly mix
them. which is important. as If they are
put up just as they come from the shell
the yolk becomes dry and mealy. They
are then frozen solid and kept in cold
storage until wanted. They are packed
In tins of from ten to forty pounds each.
and Of course the demand for them
comes principally from the bakers. for
cakes and similar uses. 1t is said that
a pound of the frozen egg is equal to
ten eggs of the average size. They will
not keep sweet long after they are
thawed out. so that it is important that
the user knows how many pounds he
needs at one time. and opens no more
than that. Packers who are careful to
avoid putting in any tainted or spotted
eggs get about IL to 13 cents pound.
while other grades not as carefully Sc
lected have to be sold at 10 cents. We
are wondering whether this plan could
be used successfully in putting up
smaller cans for family use. If 1t can
We expect some one will try it.-Massa-
chusetts Ploughman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
Chinese Commitments.

There Is one point in which Chinese
etiquette, so often absurd, is much
more sensible than OURS That is in it's
failure to regard the imputation of ma
ture age as discredit to either man or
woman, or, on the other hand, the i'm
putation Of yOuthfulness as a compli.
ment to persons of either sex. An ex-
ample of Chinese poitteness, connected
with the visit of the Prince and Prin-
cess Henry of Prussia to Shanghai, is
amusing, as 1t reflects on our own false
notion Of the complimentary in such
matters
The German prince and princess were
visiting a notable mandarin, one of
whose first questions to the prince
this being an invariable matter Of Chi
nese politeness-was:
How o.d are your
"a little more than thirty-six," an
swered the prince, smiling.
Indeed" said the mandarin. Your
highness appears fifty"
The mandarin then turned to the in
terpreter-Herr Voight, a German
and inquired the princess age. She an
swered, 'aThirty-two." The interpreter
interpreted, and the mandarin made q
remark in Chinese evidently intended
to be complimentary. The interpreter
blushed uneasily, and hesitated to
translate the remark. The prince saw
the difficulty, and laughingly COM
manded:
''Out with 1t Voight.'
HE says" the interpreter then trans
lated to the princess, that your high
ness looks like sixtyr
He had meant it we'll, and of course
the princess had sense enough not to
take it Ill.
The sweetest type Of heaven Is home.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
Good Care of Hogs Pays.

Too many are afraid of little work
and trouble, says an Iowa farmer.
clean the pens twice a week. Hogs
are supplied with plenty of water and
charcoal to prevent disease. Air slaked
lime Is used for a disinfectant. With
proper care there is very little danger
of disease There are preventives. but
no cure, for cholera when it gets a
start. I always plant patch of pota.
toes for feeding hogs in the fall to get
them to market quick. I started a
bunch Of hogs on potatoes. fed them
sixty days with chop and cooked pota'
toes with a little whole grain, and the
hogs made a gain of two and half
pounds per day. or $50 pounds per hog.
Care should be taken in starting hogs
on potatoes. They should be fed spar.
ingly at first. increasing a little every
time they are fed. not feeding more
than they will clean up. The best mar.
ket for hogs is at 200 to 250 pounds
weight.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-04
Farm Notes.

Never mix fresh milk with that
which has been cooled.
Peas make one of the very best feeds
for sheep in the winter.
Poultry and swine do not relish or do
well on cotton-seed meal.
The broom corn crop is estimated at
4.5OO tons less than last year.
Keep the lambs growing. They wIllI
never recover from a setback. .,
One breed of fowls well kept is more
satisfactory than several that are poor.
ly housed and fed. .-...:
Poultry houses and yard should al.
ways be situated on high. dry land;
sandy hillside is the best of all.
1t is reported that there has been an
increase in the output of canned corn
in Maine Of 20 per cent over that OF
last year.