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

Lowest prices and best harness sold in
Leon is at the new shop of G. I. Smith
4 Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

Remember the new harness shop of
Cash T. Smith when you want any re.
pair work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

Some figures have been compiled by
Mr.. A. w. Machen, general superintend.
ent of the free delivery system, showing
the growth of the rural free mail delivery.
While the first route vas established
but six years ago, the service has grown
until on July l, 1902, there were 9461
routes in operation. There has been a
total of 2l,670 applications for the
establishment of the rural free delivery
service, in different, parts of the country.
Adverse reports have been made upon
l475 OF these, and 536 have been accept.
ed, with service to be established, on
August l, leaving l0,l9S petitions still
under consideration by the department.
Superintendent of grounds John
Holden has a force of men at work at
the reunion grounds putting up a speak
er's stand and seats to accommodate the
crowd. Many concession rights have
already been secured, and everything
points to the reunion being a bigger
success than last year. Quite a number
of Leon people have already secured
sites for their tents and will camp dur.
ing the entire reunion. Mr.. Holden will
cheerfully reserve space for all who wish
to camp, there being no charge for the
ground, and if desired the committee
will REM tents all put up for a nominal
fee. Make your arrangements to camp
during the reunion.
Money to Loan onlmproved farms a,
5 per cent. interest for 5, + to IL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

The price of binding Irvine this year
is considerable higher than last when
binding Irvine sold at II cents, the low
est price at which it car be bought now
being Is cents and in many places it can
not be secured at any price. The reason
assigned is that the makers were not
looking for such a large crop of small
grain and were caught short, but it is
probable they merely give this as an ex.
cuse for raising the price.
A change in the Iowa law relating to
the matter of guarantees went into
effect the first of this month. At its last
session the legislature passed a law
providing that all costs of maintaining a
quarantine shall be taxed to the town
ship where the disease prevailed, instead
of being taxed to the whole county.
The law makes it the duty OF the boards
Of supervisors to audit the accounts and
collect the expense Of care and attend
ance from the parties themselves if they
are able to pay, if not to tax it to the
township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

id. Willismsis more firmly
than ever that advertising even in a
small way is a good investment. Last
week he inserted a small local saying he
was going to move away and would sell
some household property, aud also a
sleigh. Within three days after the
paper was printed the local brought hin
a customer who bought the sleigh, and
he says that an advertisement that will
sell a cutter in Iowa in the month of
July is certainly Il dandy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

A beautiful young lady arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Moore in
this city last Friday and will make her
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

Money to Loan onlmproved farms at
5 per cent. interest for 5, + to 10
years time. F. VARGA Il Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

FoR SALE-A pure bred Delaine
Merino RAM. F. A. CARRIER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

If you really want first class photos.
See Swearingen Successor TO Hummer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
sipes of south Leon, last Thursday even.
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Commissioners Meeting.

The commissioners had an interest
ing session last week and they did not
get through until Saturday evening. A
full report cannot be published this
week.
Among the business transacted was
the appointment of VIM. Ward. clerk
OF Sun City township, G. w. Frisby,
clerk of Eagle township, S. Crum
packer, trustee of Elwood township and
A. B. JARVIS treasurer of EIwood town
ship, to fill vacancies.
DR.. Moore resigned from the duty of
taking care Of small pox patients and
DR.. 7. A. Coleman was appointed. Dr.
Moore aud the commissioners could
not agree on compensation. He claim
ed $120 and the commissioners allowed
him $50. He is talkiag Of appealing to
the district court.
r. II. Hall and Waldron Chase will
assist the paobate judge In examining
the treasurer's books next quarter.
The road petitioned for by j. A.
Murray in Valley township was grant
ed, but the Mingona road was turned
dOW
A warrant was drawn from the gen
eral fund and transferred to the sinking
fund, in the amount of $l2,70O. This
was done to replenlsh the sinking fund
for the purpose of lifting bonds and
matured coupons at compromise fig.
ure and is not properly county general
expense.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

institute, whereas they are not taught
at all. Take, for instance, the SUBJ
iect of teaching reading; which perhaps
is the most poorly taught branch in the
school curriculum. There should be
some one employed to TEACH the teach
ing Of primary reading to young teach
ers. The person SO employed should be
one who has made study of that work
and who has been eminently successful in
it. Such q course would be of incalcu-
liable benefit to our district schools. The
same might be said of number work.
''Then there should be period of time
each day devoted to instruction in meth
DDS of organization, methods of govern
ment and discipline. Any one who has
ever visited in our country schools can
not have failed to note ths deficiency on
the part Of many teachers along these
lines.
eff TINA would permit, there, should
be an hour devoted, by the older and
maturer teachers, to the discussion of
new methods and ideas in the education
al field; enabling them to see the merits
and defects of each, and to reject the
fads and employ the meritorious ones in
their own future work.
81 believe the introduction of these
ideas into the Institute work would be
conducive to the establishment and
growth of professional spirit-some-
thing now sadly lacking-and would
greatly benefit the work of the public
school.
"Young teachers, however, should
avail themselves of all tho benefits of
our present Institutes. Indeed, were I
a school official, would not employ a
teacher who failed to attend the Teach
ers' Institutes and associations where it
was possible to do 80, and who did not
improve his qualifications from year to
year. Fossiliferous remains are of inter-
est to biologists, but the pedagogical
fossil creates. but little interest in the
school room.
sour schools must advance. New
! ideas must be accepted. New institu-
tions must be adopted. Let each teach
er then, in spite of ancient superstitions
| and prejudices, try to make his work
and methods approach as nearly as pos
sible to his highest ideals of excellence.
Petty obstacles beset the path of pro-
gress, but if each of US earnestly endeav-
ors to elevate his school to a higher
plane of thought and action, the effect
will be seen, not only in our schools, but
in our communities at large. With th,
glorious opportunities of the new centur
before US, we may hope to 60 forward,
sowing where seed have not been sov.
before, and gathering where fruit has
| never yet been borne.''
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Judge GiIlett Nominated.

Judge p. B. Glllett was renominated
at Harper last Thursday by the repub-
lican party for Judge of the oath Judi.
cial district. From all accounts the
boys must have had time. The King.
man band furnished the instrumental
enthusiasm and the citizens of Harper
we suppose, took care of the delegates
If Judge Glllett could have 1t as easy
at the polls as he had it in the conven
tion he would be on easy street. But
there's that miserable little conjunc
ton with all its dreadful canine &C.
compartments.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Will be a Forest County.

T. B. Stockstill, a Barber county man,
is setting out several acres of locust
sprouts. He is Of the opinion that in
few years Barber county will be ex-
porting locust, mulberry and catalpa
posts in large numbers. He estimates
that an acre of sandy ground that
would not be of much account for any
other purpose. is worth $500 when it is
covered with good growth of Iocusts
Mail and Breeze.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Safe Until the May Term.

Tolbert Hamlin will not go to the
penitentiary just yet. Judge Ellis, his
attorney, presented the matter to
Judge Glllett at Harper last Thursday
and it was decided to permit MIR. Ham
lin to remain out on bond until the
coram nobis petition is presented at the
May term of court. Ii the motion is
overruled an appeal Oh the petition
Will be taken to the Supreme court.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Strayed or Stolen.

From the Robert Jesse place, 5 miles
northwest of Medicine Lodge, one dark
bay mare with white star in the face
and white on nose, will weigh about
900. No brands. years old. Liberal
reward will be paid for her recovery.
81, p. WALTER.
Medicine Lodge, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

G. D. Fair Of Moore township is
making arrangements to leave Barber
county. He will sell his personal prop
erty at public sale April oath. He sold
his farm to lady in Missouri. We re-
greet very much to have to say goodbye
to such worthy and enterprising citi-
zen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Teachers Examination.

The next regular examination for
Teachers certificates will be Eeld at
the school house in Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, Saturday, April 26, 1902, COM
mencing promptly at 7:30 a. m.
Z. l.. LAKE.
County Superintendent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

H. T. Woodward returned home
from the Wichita hospital Monday
night. His affected eye was taken out.
Two blisters arose on the back part of
the eye ball and it was impossible to
save the eye. Otherwise Mr.. Wood
ward IS in good trim.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

An Automobile Social will! be given
at the Presbyterian rooms, Saturday,
April Is to begin at 8 p. ~. Ice~cream,
ices and cake will be served at the usu-
al price. An Automobile ride for ten
cents. To be given by the B. Y. p. U.
Everybody is invited.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

The Chase-Brittaine Co. closed their
weeks engagement here on Saturday.
They are nice people and give an excel
lent entertainment. "Old Kentucky
was exceptionally fine. Mr.. Chase was
well pleased with the treatment he re-
ceived In Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

George Hodge has purchased the
Standitord residence south of the court
house. E. Sample. who is occupying it.,
is building house between VIM. Pal
mer's and w. r. Forsyth's residences.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Charley Burney and wife are up from
Ingersoll, Ok, visiting Mrs. Burney's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Nelson
Charley is in town part of the time
shaking hands with the boys.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Fine Photos.

Hugh Donnan, the well known pho
tographer, located at Alva. .. T., has
leased Mrs. Rudolph's gallery next to
the court house. and has opened a stu
dio. He does very fine work. If you
want something strictly up-to-date in
his line give him call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Alfred 0. Noyes, age As years, of
Medicine Lodge, and Miss Jennie D.
Williams, age 10, of Corwin, joined
hands before Judge McGowen yester.
day afternoon and promised to syndi-
cate their future lives and happiness
Anthony Bulletin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

A beautiful daughter, tipping the
beam at nine pounds, graced the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Park Moomau last
Wednesday, April 8. We can under
stand now why Park can use the box
ing gloves so well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Gymnasium Meeting.

ALI members of the Medicine Lodge
Gymnasium club are requested to meet
at 7. l.. Lindley's Office next Tuesday
night, April 22nd, to elect directors for
the ensuing year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Gene Youmans has fortune in po.
tato. He has turned 1t over to exhibit
it to the public at so much per look.
1t is queer specimeIf. We don't
blame Gene for putting high price on
it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
CHASE HARDWARE COMPANY

For the best binders that move. Moth
ing equals the Mccormick. If you
have never examined it. come and be
convinced.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Harvey Pelton closed his term of
school at Aetna last Friday. He
taught very successful term.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

For fine artistic posing, Rembrandt
lighting, Chlodio Carbon finish. and all
the latest styles in panel and oval pho
tos, go to Hugh Donnan, the Photog-
rapher.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Lots of work and good time at the
WOodmen Hall every Thursday night
Sandwiches aud coffee on the the side,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Organ for Sale.

A brand new Cne in fine shape just
as good as the day it came out of the
factory. viii sell it cheap. Inquire of
d. G. Hall at Hall Hdw. Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

b. F. GlRsier q Co., handle reliable
foot wear. 7. w. & M. guaranteed
shoes Just received new lot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

We never fail to suit you in your
footwear Big new line just arrived.
B F. GLAsIER & Co
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

A. p. BOoher has bought a farm near
Burton, Harvey county. He moved
last week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Among the Kiowa citizens who at
tended commissioners meeting last
week were j. w. Metz, George Nay,
ID. Kaufman, A. l.. Herr. VIM. Nor
ris, Cal Derrick and DR.. A. s. Cloud.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Figure with S.. w. Ireland for flour
and all Kinds of ground feed. Cook
block, Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Mrs. M. E. UDdegraff returned home
from Pretty Prairie last Wednesday.
Chester has almost recovered, but he
had a severe case of smallpox to
Wrestle with.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Hall Hardware Company asks your
attention for few minutes inspection
Of the famous John Deere line of i'm.
plements.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

For the very best photos at a low
price go to the Withers Photo Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

q. IL. Douglass was circulating
among Barber county friends here the
latter part of last week. He is at pres
ent engaged In running drug store at
Anadarko, Ok, and is doing well.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

CORN For SALE Il have about 500
bushels Of corn to sell at rs cents per
bushel.-T. B. Stockstill, Sharon, Kas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

You'll get your moneys worth if you
get your photographs, photo buttons,
enlarged pictures and frames of all
kinds of the WITHERs PHoTO Co.,
Medicine Lodge, Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

A DemOrest contest will be given at
the Wiley school house April 18th.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

For satisfactory dress making go to
Howe & Burton's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

The Presbytery of Larned met at
Kingman yesterday. Rev. l.. M. Bel
den, pastor of the Presbyterian church
of this city, went up Monday to attend
it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Geo. l. Osborne has rented the
Houchin property OH Walnut street
soon to be vacated by the family of T..
F. Miles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

The w. G.. 7. u. will meet with Mrs
Houchin next Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. Mrs Stevens will lead the de.
votlonal Notwithstanding.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

The bountiful spring rains are still in
evidence. We had a whole day of it
Sunday and yesterday. So far as we
have heard 1t was general.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Mrs. Cox and children are visiting
with friends and relatives in Oklaho.
ma.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

For Farm Loans see Palmer s. Case.
Office west side Main st.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

The Ladies of the Degree of Honor
treated Mr.. aud Mrs. j. G. Walstad to
pleasant surprise at their home last
night. They went in loaded with re-
freshments and attended to the enter
tainment program without previous ad-
vice or consent from anybody. 1t was
in the nature of farewell reception.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

Judge George r. Pond, of Fort Scott,
is in the city this week in the capacity
of lesturer tor the Masonic fraternity.
Besides working in that calling he is
busying himself in advertising 1.-THE
Court Martial" an excellent Drama
which will be given at Fort Scott,
April Oath. This is distinctiYely an
Old Soldiers entertainment, though,
we doubt not, will be as heartily enjoy
ed by the younger ones who attend.
Judge Pond hopes to induce a large
delegation in Medicine Lodge to attend
the play.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16

~ DdII IUIIISUU.
Roy Arterburn visited in Eldorado
last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
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e LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

K. 2. Ball tonight.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Thursday, April 24th.

7 thursday, April 24th.
Beginning at q. m. sharp the following:
25 head of native COWS. calves at side.
% head of twO-year-old heifers.
20 head of yearling heifers.
head Of yearling steers
Shorthorn (StookstilD bull
good milch COW.
/ fresh Jersey cow.
thoroughbred boar.
Balm wagons. good.
/ new $33 saddle.
Mccormick wheat binder
1 riding cultivator.
corn grinder.
i new Superior disc drill.
Other farm implements,
large mares with colts at side.
large work horses.
! saddle horse.
three-year-olds.
span two-ye year-old mules.
yearling mule.
2sows with pigs and other stock hogs.
new buggy.
Harness.
Mccormick corn binder.
] steel harrow.
stirring plows.
All household goods. too numerous To-
mention.
All the live stock Is well bred.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
Public Sale!

will sell at public sale at my farm miles
west and 23 north Of Kiowa, Kansas on
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-04-16
r. s. EBgHsh's s
Restaurant
Cigars and Tobacco.

Successor 10 Sparks & Dorgan.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-12-19
A Million Voices.

Could hardly express the thanks q
Homer Hall, ofWest point Ia. Listen
why: a severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing most obstinate cough
Several physicians said he had consump.
ton, but could not help him. ! When ali
thought he was doomed he began to use
Dr.. Kings New Discovery!tor Consump.
ton and writes--''lt completely cured me
and saved my life. / now. weight 227
lbs" It's positively guaranteed fol
Coughs, Colds and Lung troubles
Price SOC anil sl.OO. Trial bottles free
a z. R. Shaw the druggist. !,
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D II, d;
s sit's .:s'ss s:i, iissat & Aiiaot Wishing
'hef ss,i,st
s III, ls.s wv Ills.
Is able round a i ~ III. @
B. Y. Burke spent q ,fss, says ii lang.
don l with relatives and flaends. Il.
Miss Goain,il., IS preparing several 81
her pupils tS take The sate ii,ial sxamii-
nation. s.Ss M
Isl Mrs, Reilly expects TO entertain her en-
tire family Of children and grandchildren
on Christmas.
Murdock MORRISON left Tnesdayl for
Oatario, 70 spend the holidays ii his old
Canadian home. 5s },,s
Stokesville extends 4 Merry Christmas
70 the P.oneer Express and congratulates
i VI, being the ba0I,er, papersoi the coun-
| ". \
Dr.. Fltzmaurice has concluded to re.
main at 'Alohail and has had carload 81
lumber shipped out there from Crystal,
to erect an Office and drug store.
Nj. Dan Flanagan has been making
extensive building Improvements on his
bush farm and with the shelter Of the
surrounding hills and timber, it is now
one Of The cpsiest winter dwelling places
in the neighborhood.S 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
THREE KILLED AT
WATCH PARTY
Bennett Killed After Killing Two
instantly and Mortally Wound
ing a Third.
(By Associated Prcss.l

AUGUSTA, GA. Jan. 1.-Three people
were killed and two wounded last night
at Robbins, s c.. in a fight which oc-
CURED during a party given at the resi-
dence Of Jesse Griffin. The participants
in the fight were white people and veil
known in this part OF tie county. The
dead:
Fletcher Bennett.
The wounded: Mrs. George Dunbar and
Arthur Dunbar
A watch party was given at the resi-
dence of Jesse Griffin. and during the
evening William Cobb became involved in
a dispute. Cobb later left the house.
After his departure the quarrel was
taken I'D by Fletcher Bennett and Dun
bar drew his pistol. Griffin, the host, in
terfered. taking Dunbar's pistol from
him. Fletcher Bennett suddenly seized
the weapon and shot George Dunbar. kill
ing him instantly. The latter's son,
Harry. came TO the defense, but was also
killed by Bennett Arthur Dunbar. an
ether son. also joined in The fight and
shot Bennett. The shooting became sen-
eral and Bennett received a second shot.
which killed him. and Arthur Dunbar re-
ceived a wound which may prove fatal
Mrs. Dunbar was also shot. but it Is be-
l,eved she will recover. Arthur Dunbar
is fatally wounded.