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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-31
"a Eriahtened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur.
rences. It behooves everybody to have
reliable salve handy, and there is
none as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles
disappear quickly under it's soothing
effect. 25c at L. Van Werden's drug
store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-31

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Fred E.Teale had business calling him
to Mt. Ayr Friday.
judged J. w. Harvey had legal business
at Lamont Tuesday.
Ned Keller visited over Sunday with
friends at Decatur.
M. L. Temple, of Osceola, had business
in this city yesterday.
Ernest Lingo, of Lineville, had bust
ness in this city Monday.
r. w. Bruce spent Christmas at Gar
den Grove with his mother.
Mrs. Nora Galpin went to Davis City
yesterday for short visit.
Miss Tilda Teaters left Thursday for
visit with friends at Omaha.
Geo. L. Jackson and wife spent Christ
mas with relatives at Davis City.
Rev. G. w. Reeder returned Thursday
from short visit in Des Moines.
M. B. Merritt, of Lamont, spent
christmas with friends in this city.
S. A. Radnish, of Davis City, spent
Christmas with friends in this city.
Mrs. H. Brown, of Pleasanton, was
visiting Leon friends last Thursday.
Geo. W. Carmean, of KelIerton, visited
over Sunday with relatives in this city.
Mrs. C. S. Gibson and children went
to Davis City yesterday to visit a few
days.
Mrs. Dan W. Stanley went to st. Joe
1 ,1oy 70 70 =
tives.
Mr.. Joe Still and sister Miss Inez, of
this city, were over Xmas visitors at
Mt. Ayr.
d. G. Cassil, of Des Moines, was an
over Christmas visitor with friends in
this city.
Misses Eva and Neva Curry returned
Tuesday from visit with relatives at
HumestOn.
c. A. Drury, of Grimes, Iowa, spent
Christmas in Leon, the guest of Miss
drma Allen.
Asbury Johnson and wife went to
Derby Tuesday to spend a few days
with friends.
Mrs. Effie Ward went to Des Moines
Saturday for short visit with friends
in that city.
j. W. Boyer, of La Crosse, Wis, spent
Christmas in this city the guest Of Miss
saba Forbes.
j. #. Mcintosh, of Davis City, attend
ed the Christmas dance in this city
Friday night.
Miss Eva Hemilrich, of Charlton,
came Tuesday to spent a few days with
Leon friends.
Uncle George Mills returned Friday
from months visit with his daughter
in Des Moines.
VIM. Martindale returned Monday
from few days visit with his brother
in Des Moines.
Miss Leota Martin went to Charlton
Thursday to visit during the holidays
with home folks.
J. N. Arney and family visited over
Christmas at the home of V. f. PENN
we'll in this city.
{. Miss May Owens who is teaching
near Decatur, spent Christmas at her
home in this city.
Miss Bess Cowden left Monday for
Princeton, Mo-, to spend few days
visiting relatives.
DR.. f. A. Bowman and wife spent
Christmas at Worth, Mo-, with his Sis
ter, Mrs. DR.. Duff.
Miss Pearl Huffman left Monday for
Pella where she will visit relatives for
scouple of weeks.
Orr Young, of Ottumwa, arrived Fri
day to spend week visiting his many
friends in this city.
WI Moore, of Des Moines, dropped
an to spend few days with friends in
this city yesterday.
DR.. o. W. Foxworthy, wife and little
daughter spent Christmas with rela-
siwes at Pleasanton.
Mrs L. A. Zerbe and little daughter
returned Tuesday from visit with her
mother at Bethany.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-31
Advertised Letters.

Remaining mcalled for in the post
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing December 26, 1908:
j. 3. Rumley, O. w. Wilkie,
Mr.. H. II. Jinks, Mrs.So-ria Wheeler,
Miss Vera Meagler, Mrs. L. Slopey,
4 Herman r. Smith.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised
JOHN LEDGERwooD, Postmaster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
RIVERSIDE.
School Children Have Christ
mas Entertainment Other
Notes Of G,neraI Intsrlst

The pupils OF the willett Avenue school
gave an entertainment this afternoon at
which there was speaking and singing by
the children and Miss Violet Leonard, the
popular teacher OF the school, surprised
her pupils with Christmas tree, from
which gifts were distributed. There will
be no sessions OF school next week.
The committee on fire department has
been authorized by the East Providence
town council TO purchase two new fre ex-
tinguishers for the Riverside department
The conanicus Rowing club and the
Hinkey Dees will meet tonight on the To-
cal bowling alleys to roll off few strings
to add to their records In the Inter-ciuo
league
The Favorite whist club meets on Tues
DAY evening at the home OF Mrs. King,
III sufficient heat can be mustered up to-
day, a Christmas entertainment will be
held I'm the Turner avenue school this af-
ternoon The building is OF such peculiar
construction that the heating apparatus
now In use is entirely inadequate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
BRISTOL.
Election and installation at 81.
AIban's ludge-TravoIIIng
Man Hurt-0thsr Items.

The annual election OF officers of ST.
Adams Lodge OF Masons was held iast
evening In Odd Fellows hall. and the
officers elected were installed later by
District Deputy Keene Of Providence.
The following officers were elected and
| Installed:
w. Mastsr. DR.. H. NJ. Me~riman: senior
warden, Walter Il. Munroi Junior war
den. Asa Hathaway; senior deacon. W.
liam McCaw; junior deacon. w, l., Man
chester; senior steward. Robert A. Me-
Caushey; , junior steward. william p.
Paine; chaplain. wendaii Y. Davis; sec-
retary. Winthrop G. Thurston; treasurer.
A. Russell Newman; tyler, Benjamin 7.
Munro
Ex-Councflman William VI. Thompson.
his daughter Mrs. Elnathan p. Browneu,
Jr.. and her child Viola Brownsll. win
leave here next Tuesday for Asheville.
", c.. where they are 10 spend the win
ter with Mrs. Brownelrs husband, who
Is in business there.
James Mccarthy died at his home on
Wood street last eening about midnight.
There are rumors current upon the
streets. that a change In the mana&ement
OF the Belyedere hotel is soon 10 take
place.
The work on the main road connecting
the two towns OF Bristol and Warren Is
completed and the road has been ac-
cepted by the commissioner appointed by
the state IT Is a fine piece OF macadam
road.
Henry Durant, commercial agent.
travelling for a firm i'm Boston came here
yesterday morning from Fall Rier In the
steamboat. When part way up the land
ing TO the street he slipped upon a small
spot Of ice and fell. cutting an ugfy
wound upon his right arm. He was
taken in a team to a physician who took
three stitches TO close the wound.
Probably not for many seasons has the
outlook been as poor as at the present
time for the business OF the community.
If II was not for the two rubber In
dustries, many of the laboring people
would have to leave town to seek en-
ployment.
The Herreshoff Manufacturing COM
pany, the Cranston Worsted mills. Nc
Naught's boat shops are all suffering de-
PRECISION for orders, and the work al the
present time is very slack.
The funeral OF James Mccarthy will
be held tomorrow morning from the
residence Of his parents on Wood street.
The remains will be taken TO ST. Msry's
church. where the services will be held.
Rev. Fr. F. McCabe will conduct the
services. Burial at St Mary's cemetery.
This morning the mouth Of the har-
Dor presented a fine scene. as several
large coal laden schooners were In the
opening, all with colors I'm the rigging
Ex-Commodore E. I. Gerry paid fly
ing visit here yesterday. dining at the
Bevedere hotel. and visiting his yacht.
which Is undsrsoining general repairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
FATHER
ANO SON
KILLED
The CheIssers Were Shot In a
Battle With Detectives at
Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec iS.-Trailed to
their lodging place and brought to bay
within walls OF a small room. Joseph
Choisser aged so and Louis Choisser aged
Is, father and son, have been shot and
killed in battle with Detectives Ha~ley,
Murphy and Cowan. The three officers
escaped without injury Both OF the
Choissers were killed instantly.
Two kilograms were received by Chief
of Police Elkton from Equality. ILL.,. re-
auesting the arrest OF Joseph Choisscr
on the charge OF obtaining money uncar
false pretenses. There was no charge
against the son, so far as known. They
were located at a lodging house. The de-
tectives entered without Knocking The
elder Choisser was lying on the bed end
as the officers entered he reached foi
his pistol. Before he could get IL. De-
tective Hawley seized It,
At the same moment Louis opened fire
upon the officers. They returned :he
shots killing Joseph instantly The fire
from Louis revolver became so hot that
the officers retreated into the hall The
young man followed but before he could
take aim for a second shot Murphy and
Cowan fired, killing him instantly In the
pockets OF Louis $500 was found. The
officers declare they were forced TO shoot
In self-defence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
SKATING
SEASON
{. OPENED
First Day Of tho Sport at tho
y Park Brought Out Only
Small Crowd.

Though anxious Inquiries nave been
pouring In regarding skating possibilities
at Roger williams Park there was a rath-
er small crowd out there on the ice yes
terday when the ponds were declared safe
for the public
The balls were raised on the various
flag poles as is customary and late I'm the
day signs were displayed on the cars but
until the schools were dismissed there
was scanty showing on the CLASSY sur
face OF the lakes.
The high schools contributed their share
OF polo and hockey enthusiasts, who
reigned supreme on the shiny ponds
getting into shape for the long round OF
games that always begin with the first
skating. The small boy was also i'm evil
dence starting here and their among the
more sedate skaters who glided soberly
about but all who braved the biting wind
had ample recompense I'm tho glow
awakened by the healthy exercise and In
the satisfaction that they had the first
show at the ice.
The ponds Officially opened 10 skaters
are the older ones and part OF what Is
known as the boat house lake" for on
tho lower lakes the ice does not form as
easily az II does In the more sheltered
places
The crowd last evening was considera-
bly, larger than during the day and now
that the holiday season is approaching Il
IL thought that the skaters will be out I'm
force right along after today weather con-
ditions permitting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
EASTMAN'S
FRIENDS
RALLY
Do Not Believe Accused Bank
President HIS Been Guilty
Of Wrong Doing.

Concord, y. IT,, Dec. lS.-The friends OF
Albert III. Eastman, the Berlin baker. are
rallying TO HIS support, and several OF
them are In this city, hoping that In some
way they may be able to render him
service I'm connection with the proceedings
now pending In the grand jury room of
the United states district court WIZ
an Indictment is being sought against
him on a charge OF making false entries
In the books of the Berln National bank
4 conservative flnancier or this city,
COL j. T. Pecker. who owns stock ir
several OF the Eastman banks. expresses
himself with positveness as n believer IN
Mr.. Eastman's innocence and In his busl
ness integrity. though no admits that the
bank president has been dashing oper-
ator. Mon from Maine and from Massa
chusetts also arc >here as friends OF
Eastman.
It Is presumed that the testimony of
the national bank examiner will be of inn
portance. Two OF them are now here,
Hon. T.. ". Carroll OF Warner, national
bank examiner for New Hampshire who
made the examination on Nov. IS. which
resulted I'm the present proceedings, ana
National Bank Examiner Ever OF Massa-
who made an examination last
spring.
The grand jury resumed it's sessions at
10 o'clock this morning the ante rooms
still being crowded with witnesses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
CENTRAL FALLS.

Rev w. L. Wood OF the woodlawn
Baptist church conducted the funeral SER
vices OF John Hope Yesterday. Many
friends paid a last tribute OF respect 10
his memory. There were many handsome
floral offerings.
There is some agitation for the passage
OF an ordinance reGula ting the speed of
automobiles as on the west side pedestri-
ans have often had narrow escapes from
being run down. Some OF the machine
owners are pretty reckless.
Mary Hurdy was fined 81 by Judge Cho-
quot for an assault on Jane Knott.
There were over 300 members present at
the annual meeting OF the ST. Jean Bsp-
tiste society. "wednesday evening Rev. j.
II. Belland was elected chaplain and Da-
mssse Collette. president
Mrs. Ellen q. Hood. widow OF william
j. Hood. aged a years. died a her home.
wednesday evening
Yesterday Mrs. Hannah Mcmahon died
at her home. So High street after brief
Illness. She was highly esteemed by a
large circle OF friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
vlctors on the Gridiron to Be Given a
Reception Tonight.
Funeral Of Mrs. Morgan Held This A.
tern0on- Notes About Town.
East Providence branch of The News avenue
Telephone IIa-2, East Providence.

Thsre will be reception in the town
hall this evening 10 the victorious East
Providence high School football team and
the annual presentation OF sweaters will
be made. The boys have made a good
showing this year and are well towards
the front in the Inter-scholastic league.
Edgar NJ. Johnson. the principal OF the
high school will be In charge OF the
presentation. after which there win be
refreshments served and dancing will be
INDUCED In.
FUNERAL OF MRS MORGAN.
The funeral OF Mrs. Rebecca (Evans)
Morgan took place this afternoon at 2
o'clock from her late residence, 334 Wat
erman avenue. A large number OF
friends OF the deceased attended the SER
vics and some beautiful floral offerings
were received. Tho deceased Is survived
by her husband. William w Morgan
READS APPLICATION REJECTED.
George r. Read OF Riverside, who sp-
piled TO the town council some time ago
for appointment as a constable OF this
town has been notified that his applica-
tion is not granted. as the chief OF po-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
TIvERTON.

Christmas excuses were held this morn
Ing In the Osborn school when an excel
lent program WA we'll rendered by the
children. The large schoolroom was
tastefully decorated with holly. pine and
hemlock, showing to advantage Mr..
Houshton's skill as decorator. Two
heavily laden Christmas trees delighted
the eyes OF the children each one being
remembered with a gift Mrs. Richard
j. Barker OF the school com
mittee spoke n few words OF kind appre-
citation. The children OF the primary de-
partment remembered her with a gift OF
their own work Miss White. teacher In
the primary department. was the recipient
OF several useful and pretty presents. Mr..
Houghton of the grammar department
was also remembered by the scholars. al
so Mr. william l. Frost the trustee.
There were q number OF visitors present
The monthly meeting OF the W. G. It. Y.
wss held yesterday afternoon at the rest
dence OF Mrs. z. p. stimson. Mrs. Joseph
Church presiding
A special meeting of Nonauit Grange
was held wednesday evening at Grange
hall. T1vcrton Four Corners. The Grange
fair held in November netted sl02l0
Miss Lucy NJ. Church, student at How
ard seminary, Bridgewater. arrived
home Thursday afternoon for the Christ
mas vacation.
In the district court OF Newport, Tues
day morning. Theodore Vachan OF river-
ton charged with threats, etc. and de-
clared guilty and was placed under bond
OF 800 20 keep the peace. George w. Pot
ter OF Tiverton Four Corners was bonds
man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
Fifteenth ANNIVERSARY
Pleasing Gathering Of Present and Former
Members Of lvanhue Lodge, K.P.

Ivanhoe Lodge, No. ~. Knights OF
Pythias had its 18th anniversary last
evening I'm Castle hall Plainfield street.
Prior tn the opening OF the anniversary
exercises, the lodge held its regular con
vention, at which routine business was
transacted, after which the members past
and present, together with a large dele
CATION from other lodges assembled I'm
the hail and were welcomed by Chan
cellor Commander w. A. Terrill, after
which he introduced Past Grand Chan
cellor John r. Bowen. who gave a concise
history OF the lodge from It's foundation.
showing the great amount OF good work
accomplished.
The presiding officer then introduced
NJ. OF r. Alfred Underwood, who called
the roll OF all the members who had been
Initiated during the 10 years OF the exist
ance OF the lodge All those present an
swered TO their names. many OF them
having previously enjoyed the rights and
privileges % the order but are now on
tho outside. IL is oonndentlally believed
that many OF them will again be found
In the ranks of workers for the good
cause soon.
Upon the conclusion OF the ron call a
short htermisslon was declared and an
Informal reception was extended 10
Grand Chancellor John r. McQuillan,
and board OF grand officers. who were
present by special invitation
The entertainment was then resumed.
and the audience was entertained for
about an hour by the Magnolia Minstrel
Troop, Dennison. director. with rem
ditions OF songs and cork artist sketches.
An adjournment 20 the banquet hall
was made. where fne chicken chowder
was served.
Returning 10 the hall. cigars were
lighted and speeches. music and stories
were In order. after which a general
verdict was rendered that De- II. 1909.
will be remembered as n red letter day
IN the history OF 1vanhoc Lodge, No.
70. X. OF r.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
PAWTUCKET.

A fire broke out In the rear OF the New
England Thread company's building on
Cottage street, early last evening II was
fortunate that the fire was discovered as
soon az II was, or the damage might be
very serious.
The blaze was discovered by a shipping
clerk, In structure used as a barn
and overflow storehouse. An alarm was
sent I'm from box 46, and the prompt ar
rival OF the department and Its clever
work. confined the fire TO the building In
which II was started. The loss will not
exceed $500
Mrs. Polly B. Damon celebrated her
sith birthday yesterday. She lives with
her son Charles p. Damon. She is the
oldest member OF the Broadway Free
Baptist church and was formerly a
dressmaker Mrs. Damon though quite
feeble I'm body has "A bright mind and
takes keen interest i'm the events OF
the day.
There was missionary concert at the
First Baptist church last evening that
was we'll attended.
Yesterday was very quiet day in po-
lice circles.
George Payne who escaped from the
state institutions was returned there
James Whalen. n veteran OF the war OF
the rebellion. died at his home, corner
OF Pine and Union streets. yesterday af-
ternoon. lie was S years old and had
been in feeble health for a number OF
years. Two daughters survive him.
Rev Robert II Parker. rector OF St
James church. Providence, conducted
tho funeral services OF William II. White
An address was delivered by DR.
Charles Higgins OF Providence at the
meeting OF the Pawtucket Medical as
so,iation held last evening at the To
Kalon club.
Prosperity Lodge New England order
OF Protection elected officers last eve
ming n. NJ. Browning was elected
warden.
Detective Henry arrested two young
men early last evening. II was not dis
closed why the arrests were made.
Mrs. Mary Fullerton. widow OF John
Fullerton. died at her home on Chandler
street yesterday. She was 12 years OF
age. and is mourned by a family OF adult
children
Mrs Maria Rabbit. wife OF John Rab-
bitt. a highly esteemed resident OF the
Lorraine section. died yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
PAWTUXET.

The Fire King band had its regular
meeting last night, and in addition to
the regular rehearsal there was an enter
tainment given, in which the members
participated. These entertainments are
becoming quite popular. and some OF the
musicians have attained quite prom
cheney In the art OF fun making. so
that the ladies OF the village sometimes
visit the meetings during the social ses-
sion.
The work of installing the neighbor-
hood fire alarm system has been COM
menced, and the preliminary steps OF con-
Meeting houses OF the officers with the
fire station has been commenced. When
complete IL will be possible from the en-
gine house To turn a switch that Will ring
an alarm In all OF the houses on the cir
cult simultaneously. The alarm can also
be turned on from any one OF the houses.
thereby insurng good number or men
at the engine house at once In case or
fire.
The Gospel meetings OF the Baptist
church are drawing excellent congrega-
tons each evening to hear the singing OF
Prof Stout. Tonight he In to sing the
Judgment Day" "The Holy City and
other favorites. The Volunteer Fire COM
pany and the Fire Kins band will attend
I'm n body.
While delivering orders near the ceme-
terry at the extreme southrly end OF the
village last night Fred r. Johnson son
of G.. II. johnson. had narrow escape
from serious injury. The horse he was
driving was proceeding at a good clip.
when he suddenly stumbled and fell to
his knees. The quick stopping OF the
wagon threw the young man 10 the frozen
ground, where he struck heavily on his
right shoulder.
Though dazed by the shock for an in
stant. he was able 10 quiet his fright
ened horse when he rose To his feet.
Thoughts little lame. he was able TO be
about last night, apparently little the
worse for his hard jolt
As a Broad street car bound for this
place stopped at the switch at the cor
ner OF Warwick avenue at 1918 last night
the crew was startled at hearing a heavy
body crash against the side OF the car.
On investigation II was found that hack
had been driven full tilt against the car.
For hackman TO drive his outfit against
brightly illuminated car when there Is
plenty OF roadway TO spare there is but
one explanation. and that this would At
the case the car crew and police officer
found was true Both the driver and
the two occupants had evidently been
celebrating some happy event or other
In Warwick.
The hack was broken up somewhat. and
the driver. who gave his name as Mich
ael Nj. Miles, was apparently quite badly
hurt He refused TO 40 to the ho1pital.
however. The occupants OF the hack re-
fused 10 give their names. but one said
he was doctor.
DIR. Prior OF 166 Arnold avenue was
called. and found that Miles had several
and probably internal injuries. He was
taken to his home at 80 Preston street In
a carriage, refusing the services Of the
ambulance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-18
WARREN.

A number OF young men met In the
rooms in the Conway block on Plain
street and organized club which Is to
be known as the Warren Social club.
About thirty members were enrolled.
The officers elected were as follows
President. Charles T. whaley; vice presi-
dent. Peter Neseux; secretary. Howard l.
Martin: treasurer. Edward G. F. Trum-
bley. The purpose OF the club will be
the second and fourth Wednesdays Of
each month.
Edward r. Ennis has sold a lot on
Third street to James Muir. and George
III. Tanner has sold q lot to Charles Tan
ner on the Kickemuit road The deeds
have been recorded and are on file at
the town clerks office.
At the regular session OF the Fifth dis
trict court before Judge Bosworth yes
terday the following cases were taken
up. The case OF Thomas Walsh vs..
Patrick Ganey for assault, and the case
OF Ellen NJ. Ganey vs.. Patrick Ganey
for assault. were continued 10 Dec. 20.
John Malloy acted az security for Ganey
In the sum Of 500 IN each case. The case
OF Ann Doyle VS.. Louis Duncan. suit on
book account. was dismissed on account
OF a defect In the warrant. The case Of
Gardner Va Brosher. suit on book ac-
count. was continued nisi A number
OF other cases were called and continued.
The senior class OF the high school met
at the home of Miss Emily Hathaway on
Water street last evening for the pur-
pose OF selecting class motto and out
lining a course to be pursued previous to
graduation.
Extensive improvements have been
made I'm the residence OF Miss eliza
Driscoll on Water street and the house
ls now I'm the hands Of the ainters.