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The semi-weekly messenger., 1903-02-06

We would ask the Greenville Refiec-
tor if a state or national guard subject
to federal service for a few months
in the year in case of emergency only,
he men then to return to their former
peaceful avocations is not preferable
in a republic to d large standing army
of professional soldiers located in bar
rocks through the country and trained
to strict military rule and knowing
no law but the orders Of their off,
GERS? We have got to face conditions
as they are. not as we wish they might
be- The man who thinks We are ever
again going to return to the position
our government occupied regarding the
other powers before the Spanish war il
nightly off in his calculations. That
war may have been a great mistake,
but it is a mistake that cannot be
remedied at this late date or to any
great extent by any party which may
come into power at some future day.
We have become one of The world pow
ers and we Lave got to govern our
selves accordingly, and there is no use
in talking about returning to the OLD
days of Jefferson and Jackson. Times
have changed and we per force of
destiny have changed with them.
Cleveland, Olney and whitney,
wonder if there reallv was any politi-
cal significance in the meeting of these
three men in New York the other day?
Whether there was or not news mon
eers and sensational newspaper re-
porters have tried to make something
out of it. 1t is long time yet before
the democra tic national convention is
to meet and there are possibilities of as
startling CHANCES in governmental af-
| fairs as took place between the first
| and second nominations of Mckinley
1t is to be hoped, though they will not
cause the republicans to feel forced to
| nominate Roosevelt. whom ever the
| democrats may choose as their stan
| dard bearer. But perhaps Roosevelt's
| nomination by the republicans woul6
be the best thing that could be dont
4. for the democrats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
A Great Sensation.

There was big sensation at Leesville,
Ind, when w. II. Brown Of that place,
who was expected to die, had his life
saved by Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. He writes: 81 endured
insufferable agonies from Asthma, but
your New Discovery gave me immediate
relief and soon thereafter affected COM
plete cure" Similar cures of Consump-
ton, Pneumonia, Bronchitis and Grip
are numerous. It's the peerless remed y
for all throat and lung troubles. Price
SOC. and Si.00. Guaranteed by l.. 2.
VanWerden, druggist Trial bottles free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
S. II. Mallory Dead.

Hon. s. H. Mallory, Chariton's wealth.
lest citizen, died last Thursday morn
ing after an illness of many months
from aenemia. Mr.. Mallory commenced
life as laborer on railroad and rose
to be one of the largest railroad con-
tractors in the west. He had been very
liberal with his home town, and was
identified with many of the enterprises
of that town. AT the time of his death
he was the prime factor in the project
of building an electric railway from
Charlton to Knoxville.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
District Court.

The time Of the District Court the
past week has been almost wholly occu-
pied in trying criminal cases. Follow.
ing the DERRICK case, the case of State
VS.. 9. 9. Myers, indicted for assault
with intent to commit great bodily in.
jury on DR.. B. Y. Walker, was taken up
and tried to jury composed of ]. B.
Hollinger, I. M. Dixon, Charles Mech.
am, B. E. Woodland, Thomas Bryan, d.
i. Davis. George Coe, r. G. CLANCY, G.
d. Turner, Cliff Brown and j. A. Ross.
The case was prosecuted by County At.
torney Olsen and V. Il. McGinnis, and
Myers was defended by Hoffman &
jackson. The case grew out of fight
in Fuller's barn at Van Vert. Walk.
er was the owner of stallion
and Myers took care of stallion owned
by Sam Heathers. The men had had
trouble over the horses and on the day
OF the trouble became engaged in fight
during which Walker was stabbed in the
face just beside the eye with a pitch
fork, inflicting dangerous wound. He
claimed Myers had CONNIE need the as.
sault while Myers claimed that Walker
assaulted him with the pitchfork and in
the scuft1e he secured possession of 1t
and the fork flew oil from the handle
and struck Walker in the face. The ev-
idence showed that Walker struck the
first blow in the fight, and the jury was
only out short time until they return.
ed verdict of not guilty. 1t was the
general opinion of those who heard the
testimony that he was not guilty and
the verdict seems to be popular one.
The next case was that of State VS..
Richard Pray who was indicted for
arson, it being charged that he set fire
to BY Bays livery barn at Grand River
about year ago. A jury was secured
Monday forenoon, composed of Frank
Clawson, Cliff Brown, r. M. Gravatte,
M. S. Benefel, Thomas Bryant, ]. K
Beavers, VIM. Marts, d. I. Davis, G. B
4ost, M. r. Sanger, Robert Craig anc
j. E. Lentz. Just after dinner and be-
fore any testimony had been taken, J
p. Lentz was excused from the jury or
account of sickness in his family and BY
agreement the case went to trial before
eleven jurors. The state was represent
ed by county attorney Olsen, Marion
Woodland and Marion F. Stookey, while
Hoffman & Jackson, V. r. McGinni:
and George w. Baker appeared for the
| ueleHse. 1ne case was given TO the
jury just befor oon yesterday, and il
is the opinion of muse who heard the
case that the defendant will not be
convicted, as there was no direct evi
dence connecting him with the burning
of the barn, the evidence being mainly
clrcumstantial. Up to the time TIL
REPORTER went to press yesterda,
afternoon the jury had not agreed on :
verdict.
The grand jury adjourned Saturda,
after being in session week, and re
turned two indictments, one agains
Jacob r. Wolff, of Long Creek township
for assault with intent to commit grea
bodily injury, and the other has no
been made public as the party has no
yet been arrested.
A jury was secured Yesterday after
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Hutchinson
arrived home from California Monday
afternoon, having spent the winter on
the Pacific coast. They brought home
with them the little daughter of the late
Hattie Hutchinson Oleson, aged about Is
months, the father of the child, Mr.. Os-
car Oleson, having consented to let
them have it as their very own. 1t is a
sweet, bright-eyed little tot and Mr.. and
Mrs. Hutchinson will no doubt enjoy
great comfort and happiness in its care
and possession. They came home by
easy stages, stopping for day or two
at Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs and
Kansas City on their way.-Lineville
Tribune
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
Medical Society Meets.

On account of the condition of the
roads and other unavoidable causes
there was only small attendance at
the meeting of the Decatur County
Medical Society in this city last Friday.
Only one paper was read, it being a
very interesting one by DR., O. w. Fox
worthy on 1.-The Physicians Duty to
Enceinte Women" Arrangements
were made for holding the annual two
days meeting and picnic at Casters
lake in June, the following committees
being appointed:
Practice-Dr. J. B. Horner.
Obstetrics and Gynecology-Dr. F. a.
Bowman.
Arrangements-Drs. Bowman, Lay.
ton, Brown and Foxworthy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

noon in the case of State VS.. Frank
Greenland, indicted for the larceny of
seven head of cattle from Denny Mo.
ran. Judge Towner ordered second
special venire of twenty trial jurors
drawn for this case, the following
persons being drawn: d. r. Chambers,
H. l.. Long, 7. S. Arnold, S. E. Benefel,
6. M. Truitt, j r. Pease, j. r. Bowsher,
j. l.. Zimmerman, M. M. Ray, j. Hof-
hines, j. A. Stevens, d. f. Gatchel,
Thomas Butts, w. }. Edwards, w. M.
Ogden, M. F. Stump, w. A. Hoffman,
W. r. Moore, j. NJ. Still, A. Merwin.
1t is expected this case will take nearly
week to try. The state is represented by
County Attorney Olsen, Marion F.
Stookey, Harvey K Son, Marion Wood
ard and Lewis Miles, and the defendant
has retained Hoffman & Jackson, V. K.
McGinnis and George w. Baker. The
court house is crowded to hear the case.
Two of the steers which are claimed were
stolen will be used in evidence, having
been found in Indiana
The following cases have been dis
posed of since last week:
LAW AND EQUITY.
G. w. Norman VS.. l. N. Haldeman,
adm. decree cancelling mortgage.
Victor w. Gunsolly VS.. Olivia F. Gun.
solly, decree of Divorce granted.
Lenora Lindsey VS.. Milton F. Lindsey,
decree of divorce granted
0. A. Talbot VS.. o. +. Carlton, de-
fault, judgment for costs against de-
PENDANT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
Carpets, Rugs

New carpets and rugs again this week
and a really good assortment Of wool art
squares in the various Sizes If you
erings visit our carpet room on the second
floor No trouble to show them. Fact.
Big bunch of mattings too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Miss Nellie Sanger, principal of the
south school, thinks she has one of the
most punctual schools in the state.
Her room, the 9th and 9TH grade, has
only had one scholar tardy during the
past three months, certainly remark
able record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Robert Caldwell informs us he will
have another Emancipation day cele.
bration in Leon this year and claims
dates for August 5th and 9th. He says
it will be hummer and he is alread y
arranging for attractions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Consign your horses now for the big
sale Of the Leon Horse Co. at Leon on
Saturday April 4th; it will be the biggest
sale yet, with more foreign buyers here
than ever before. Consign your horses
and mules for this sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

The editor of THE REPORTER is in re-.
ceipt of finely engraved invitation re-.
questing his presence at the dedication
ceremonies of the St. Louis exposition
on April Goth, May 1st and I'd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Don't forget that Saturday is the
date of the big horse and mule sale held
in Leon by the Leon Horse Co. $50 head
of horses and mules, and good ones too,
will be sold at auction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

The Isl Perkins" company which APP.
peared at the opera hall Thursday
night carried an unusually good band
and orchestra and gave first. class per-
Torrance, giving entire satisfaction to
all who attended.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

For RENr-A small house at Leon with
fruit and garden if taken soon. Viii
rent for $1.50 per month. Address Box
1855, Davenport, Iowa. 31-3,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
PROBATE

Estate of Jordan Roger, final report
approved, executor discharged.
Estate of T. j. Patterson, final report
approved, administrator discharged.
Estate of A. j. Beavers, final report
approved, executor discharged
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

VIM. Gray, one of the well known cit.
liens of Burrell township, has moved tc
Leon, having purchased o. +. Tullis
residence property on south Mair
street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Hon. Lewis Miles, of Corydon, United
States attorney for the Southern Iowa
district, had business in this city yes
terdaY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Will the person who borrowed our IA
inch Goes monkey wrench please return
it. FARQUHAR Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

For SALE-One hundred thousand
#, native lumber. Will trade for good
young stock of any kind.
j, l., MCCUTCHAN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Remember the date of the next big
horse and mule sale, Saturday, April 4th,
and consign anything you have to sell
for this sale. A large number of buyers,
who have big contracts to fill, will be
here and prices will range high.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

When in Leon get your warm meals
and hot and cold lunches at DERRICK g
restaurant. They have everything in
season, cooked in the best style. Oysters
served in all styles, and the finest line
Of confectionery, fruit, cigars and to
bacco in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

j. G. Routt, of Charlton, last Satur-
day took Geoge Simpsons place as
helper at the @ depot, the latter being
transferred to Van Vert.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

FoR RENT-2l0 acres of pasture witt
good water and pasture.
32-tfl G. e. GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Detrick's restaurant is the popular
place in Leon for warm meals and lunch
es. The best of everything to eat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Henry Axes home west of town was
gladdened Tuesday morning by the
arrival of a pretty girl baby.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

The Little Squaw is the best five cent
cigar sold in Leon. 1t is made by the
Benefiel Cigar Co. and smokers say it's
great.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

The Aid Society of the Presbyterian
charot wilhgive lnelr regular monthly
tea on next Tuesday, April 9TH. Every.
body cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

DR.. Morris, the new dentist has opened
Office in Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox.
worthy's office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. I. formerly of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

For Sale-5 acres of land joining Roe
Casters sand bank. Price per acre
$500. j. r. CoNREY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Just received-A stock of carpet felt.
Will protect carpets from moths. Sold
by G. +. Fransham &Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Buy your large window glass and
putty of Q. F. Fransham & Son, the
lumbermen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Howard enjoyed
the pleasure of days visit Monday
from his mother, Mrs. Laurindia How
ard WHO'S almost 81 years of age, yet is
still quite hale and hearty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

| have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
1At J. NJ n. NJ ID EuNuuGn, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Prof. j. NJ. Howell has been reelected
as principal of the DAVIS City public
schools for next year, making the nine
teenth time he had been elected to that
position and Davis City has one Of the
best schools in the state of iowa. His
daughter Miss Myrta was also reelected
as one of the teachers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
Wash Goods

We are showing the season 5 novelties
in ginghams, mercerized lace stripes and
coronation suitings, damasks and mulls.
Especially choice fabrics for shirt waists,
suits and dresses.
Over 50 styles best zephyrs. ..1oc
40 styles mercerized, called silk. .I5c 1Sc
Sheer lace stripes, IS styles. CSC
50 styles silk and silk warp ........ SOC
\ dozen styles wash silks. SOC
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

If you want farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms go to e. j.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Gates became the
proud parents of a fine girl baby born
last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Leon Home Nurseries in good condi-
ton. We are heavily stocked on apple
and peach trees and will give special in
ducements to commercial orchards.
Have general line of the finest stock
ever handled for spring trade, which
will open up April LIST.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
Special This Week

3 pair boys extra heavy hose. 25c
2 pair ladies extra strong hose. 25c
Easter kid gloves. .S5c, SIoo, SI.25
Palmer tailor made skirts. 50 to $500
Short line golf skirts SI.75
Muslin underwear, new, splendid
values in lace trimmed undermuslins.
f. C. corsets, the dollar kind for 75c
Special lot Of embroidery, galloons,
over SO styles. 100
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Mr.. G. w. Jenree, one of the aged
citizens of Leon, was stricken with
heart disease yesterday morning while
standing in the postoffice, and for a
time it was thought he was dying, but
the attack soon passed away and he
was able to come up town in the after
noon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Charles Henderson, of Davis City,
has purchased the opera house barber
shop from d. II. Fulton and has taken
possession, He is frst.class barber
and has retained Frank Hampton to
assist him. Mr.. Fulton will also have a
third chair on Saturdays.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
James Hines, of Leon, last Mo day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

M. l.. Dale, of Morgan, believes he
has broken the record of Decatur county
in raising large hogs. one weighing $40
pounds, another 10 pounds and
another 740 pounds, their total weight
being 900 pounds. How is that for
raising hogs? Let US hear from others.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Miss Maude Rambo, daughter of
Harvey Rambo, OF Center township,
died at the home of her sister in Hast.
ings, Neb., Monday evening. She was
taken sick with typhoid fever at Lincoln
where she was working and went to the
home of her sister. She was buried at
Hastings yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
Shoes, Slippers

Opened the ONfords this week. SELF
made most Of them. Think you'll pro-
nounce them the most stylish, best fitting
slippers you ever saw at anywhere near
the price. Be glad to have you see them
and buy them and wear them on our rec
ommedation. The north window shows
some new shoes. They'll bear close exam
nation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

M. L. Temple, of Osceola, had bust
ness in court in this city yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
Dress Goods

Very complete line in the thin wool
goods for spring. Voiles, Examines, Irvine
Cloths, Eolienne, Mohair, Melrose. An
unusually good stock Of black wool goods
for suits and skirts. Nedallions, Point de
Venice laces, Pendants and Appliques in
the stylish sorts. A visit to our dress
goods section will interest YOU. You are
invited
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
The Best Laundry Work

is done by the use of Russ Bleaching Blue.
All grocers. 10c Get the genuine. 314t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

w. D. Moore has sold the En- pire
Bakery to w. S. Musgrave, of Carson,
Iowa, who took possession yesterday.
Moines and will be glad to see any OF
All Fifth streeth. Mr.. Musgrave ar.
rived Tuesday and is very pleasant
gentleman, who will doubtless continue
to retain the large patronage which Mr.
Moore has built up. We welcome him
to Leon, but are sorry that his coming
is the cause of Mr.. Moore leaving Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Caster Bros. have their mill machin-
cry in the waterworks building in oper-
alton and will grind meal and feed on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday until
May LIST when they will move to the
frame building just east Of Evans block
formerly occupied by the Bee Hive
store. 323t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Decatur county will be represented at
the jefferson banquet at Des Moines
this evening, the following well.known
democrats having secured tickets: S. w,
Hurst, +. j. Sankey, O. E. Hull, ]. A.
Caster, Or. f. A. Bowman, w. 9.
Stempel, Nj. Mayer, Patrick. Griffin and
sam Covington. There will be a great
arrav of noted democrats at the ban.
nuet, the following being on the pro.
cram to respond to toasts: Hon. w. j.
BRYAN, Hon. Adlai +. Seven son. Gen.
I. B. Weaver, Hon. w. R. Hearst.
Chas. o. Holly,J.J. Shea. ], 3. Sullivan,
o. P. Myers, Judge A. VanWagenen,
Hon. Cato Sells, and others. Hon.
Walt H.. Butler will preside as toast
master.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

George Zimmerman, well known citi-
zen of this city, died at his home Tues
day evening at 5 o'clock, after an i'll.
ness Of only a few days, his death being
caused from heart trouble. He was a
veteran of the civil war, having served
in the 9Th and 10th Kas. Cav. He
leaves wife and a number Of children.
His funeral was held yesterday after.
noon 1T o'clock, under the auspices Of
Leon Post No. z5l, G. A, r. of which he
was I member.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02
At ] Z iIlIrst's
Curtains, Shades

The curtain and shade display on the
second floor will surprise you. 1t is much
the best, in variety, in completeness in
newness that we have ever had.
IS styles and more Of lace curtains.
IS new styles portiers.
Complete assortment Of shades
The goods are arraigned SO that you
can see them conveniently and quickly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Martin, Schleisher q Fleener, the firm
OF tax ferrets who have a contract to
collect taxes in this county are pretty
busy these days, settling with the num-
erous parties who have received notice
to call and explain why they did no,
give IN all their property. They are
Inearthing large amount of taxes fol
the county,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

DR.. F. A. Bowman had narrow es-
cape from death one night last week
while returning from visit to a patient
south of town. He was riding horse
Of the big mud s hoe vest Of the e. de
top of him. The horse got away from
afternoon, wEiie the doctor had SER
ious time getting out of the mudhole
and was sight to behold when he
reached home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Mr.. 4. Z. Bell, the popular pharm a.
cist at the drug store of w. r. Myers,
has purchased an interest in the bust
ness which will now be known as w. D..
Myers & Co. Mr.. Bell has had charge
of the prescription department Of the
store for the past five years, and has
Justly earned the reputation OF being
one of the oest and most careful phar.
macists in southern Iowa. He is a
pleasant and agreeable gentleman, and
we are indeed pleased to see him become
one of the progressive business men OF
Leon. 1t is of such men as Mr.. Bell
that the good towns are made.
Gustavus F. Swift. the head of the
great firm of Swift & Company, died at
bis home in Chicago Sunday, Of hem.
orrhage caused by an operation which
was performed week before. Mr..
Swift was Ga years old, and by his own
efforts became one Of the greatest pack.
ers in the world. He started in bust.
ness when his entire capital consisted
of one COW worth $50 and accumulated q
fortune of many millions of dollars,
with plants in all the principal cities.
Manager Joe Nugent of the branch
house in this city had their building
beautifully draped in mourning for Mr.
Swift.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

Easter Sunday will be neither late nor
early this spring-April 18th. The
sit, ,2fall is March 22nd. but this has
not occurred since 1918, and will not
occur again until this year 1000 has
been left we'll behind. The latest day
for Easter is April 18th. This was the
date in 1856 anG will be again in 1913.
April 18th is quite favorable day for
Easter. Besides in 1903 it will occur in
1914, 1925, 1886 and festive times in
one century. Good Friday is 10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-02

At a special meeting Of the school
board held last Saturday Miss Ethel
Bowman was elected to fill the vacancy
as teacher at the south building caused
by the resignation of Miss Esther Jack.
son. Miss Bowman has taught in the
Leon schools before and is an excellent
teacher. The board also decided not to
employ music teacher for the balance
of this school year, and decided to elect
the teachers for next year at the first
regular meeting in May. Applicants
should file their application with the
secretary Of the board, DR.. j. w. Row