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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09
At, Hllrst's

90 pieces Of English Tortion laces
came in Monday. Edges with insertions
to match Very stylish. Look like Cluny
laces and wear as we'll. Your choice OF
the lot while they last at SC per yard.
The shade department has a bargain
in cream colored shades with lnsertlona
and fringe, dozen only at S. cents each.
They are usually 50 cents.
Seen the carpet show here this spring?
There's new carpets, new rugs, new mat
tings, new art squares, new Llnoleums.
In fact SO little was our stock at the first Of
the spring season that it is pretty much all
new now Quite a point, no old stuff.
Our carpet section is conveniently arralgned
SO you can see the goods as they actually
appear in use and pick your hanglngs,
rugs, shades, ETC., to harmonic.
Attention men Opened a lot q new
shoes again this week. Florshein and
SELF made EN- Better get in line Tor
Easter, we'll help.
We want your mail orders. Il you
can't come to the store We'll do our best to
carry the store to you. Write US regard
ing anything needed in our line. When
ever. possible we'll forward samples on re-
quest to patrons living on the mail routes
or at other postofices than Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

DR.. G. D. Whitaker, OF Colony, Kan,
is IN town in the interest of the Allen &
Anderson Oil Gas Co.. of that city and
carries strong letter of recommends
ton from our old friend A. j. Jones.
DR.. Whitaker reports Jim as making
all kinds of money and friends as usual
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

James H. Alldredge, Icons famous
wrestler, left Tuesday for Savanna, Ga,
where one night next week a catch-as
catch.can wrestling match will be pulled
off before prominent athletic club OF
that city. The contestants will be ALI
dredge and Haddai DALI, a Turk, who
is said to be the champion of the south
with way.up record. Alldredge''
MANY Leon friends hope for his com
plete success in this match as in former
notable ones.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

James Grandstaff has purchased the
interest of his partner, S. A. Hamilton,
in the furniture and undertaking busl-
ness of Hamilton & Grandstatf, the
change being effective the latter part OF
last week. Mr. Hamilton left Tuesday
for Enid and other points in Oklahoma
and may decide to embark on large
scale in the raising of poultry, assocl-
ating with him as a partner his son,
] ohm o. Hamilton. formerly barber IN
| this city who now resides in Enid. Mr..
Hamilton is one of the oldest residents
of Leon, having been in business here
for many years and The REpoRrEt
wishes him unbounded success in any
undertaking in which he may engage
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

George Warner, of Weldon, was in
town Tuesday on his way home from a
visit among his relatives and friends
over in Morgan township, his former
home. He was a caller at this Office
and paid for the Tribune for another
year.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

The basement room under Benefels
bowling alley in Hotel Leon building
is in the hands of workmen who will ar
range it for an extra sample room for
use by the hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Noting that April 80 is Arbor day,
the Davenport Democrat says: FThe
governor asks the people of Iowa to
observe it; but according to costume
the people will turn the observance
over to some of the school children"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

The Leon Creamery has commence d
the spring season with increased capac.
ity. If you have milk or cream to sell
drop card to the company. Reliable
drivers are wanted tor several routes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

The K. Of P. lodge is organizing a
social club to be composed of members
of this order. Their spacious rooms
will be fitted up as club rooms in up to
date style. The club has upwards of so
charter members.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Charlton had warm municipal con.
test which resulted in the election of
the reform ticket by large majority.
The total vote, 9B4, shows that it was q
hot one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Owen Depew is visiting his family and
while here presented this Office with 9
fine loaf of bread made by him at Clar
india where he is employed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Everybody attend the ''M other
Goose" bazaar at the M. e. church Fri
day evening, April 10. After a pro-
gram of music and Rotations there will
be sale of aprons, handkerchiefs, sun
bonnets. bread, cakes, pies, etc. ADJ
mission cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

A new 4O.foot grade crossing for ye-
hicles is being prepared at the west end
of the depot platform over the switch
tracks, convenience that will be great
ly appreciated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

The rank of knight was conferred
upon Esquires John Frost and Frank
jerks by the Knights of Pythias lodge
Monday night. There will be work in
the second rank next Monday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Blees and Haydock buggies are win
ners. American field fencing has the
kink and hinge in it and all would like
to initiate it. Buy the best, the Amerl-
can, it will not cost you anymore.
BowsEER & BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

One of Axes & Sigler's heavy teams
took a swift run down Main street yes.
terday afternoon, but were stopped by
the dryer, John Vaughn, before any
damage occurred.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

l have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
3Btf L. N. McDoNouGH, Leon, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

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, 1903-04-09

We are now busy selling rape and
timothy seed and dipping harness.
BowsHER & BIDDIsoE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Fred A. Rohr, one of the most expert
cigars makers in the state, has opened a
new cigar factory, making the third in
Leon. His pet brand will be called
"Foxy Tom" and he assures us will be
the best five cent cigar ever sold in leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

For RENr-A small house at Leon with
fruit and garden if taken soon. Will
rent for Sl.5O per month. Address Box
355, Davenport, Iowa. 3l-5t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Just received-A stock of carpet felt.
Will protect carpets from moths. Sold
by G. f. Fransham SSon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

We can sell you good goods(they are
not off casts and old patterns) for the
same money youtwould pay for them.
BowsHER & BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

The three months old daughter of. Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Fulton, who live south
of town, died last Thursday morning
and was buried the same afternoon in
the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

The "Queen of Hearts" will sell some
tarts at the "Mother Goose" market
Friday night, April 10.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09
License to Wed.

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. I. formerly Of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Rev. Q. w. Reeder will preach at the
Baptist church next Sunday, both
morning and evening. The public is
cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Will exchange good 4-year-old team
standard bred mares, well broke Tor
good work team. Enquire at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Detrick's restaurant is the popular
place in Leon for warm meals and lunch,
es. The best of every thing to eat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

The Royal Arch Masons have work IN
the Royal Arch Degree on Wednesday
evening, April 18th, after which ban
.auet will be served in which the ladies
will participate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Clarence Townsend, and w. w. Stew
art, Of Tingley, will hold a big commits.
sion stock sale at the farm of James
Creswell at Decatur City on Saturday,
April Is. Terms reasonable. You can
list stock at Decatur City until Satur
day, April IL. Watch for large bills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Jud se Parrish has called special
term of court at Crestou on May 4th for
the trial of S. E. Wilson, indicted for
murder.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Its now Hon. George F. Wolever,
mayor OF Weldon, instead of just com-
mon sheriff. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Do you know that that wire stretcher
you have of ours is costing you 5 cents
day after the first week. Hadn't you
better send them in.
BowEHER & BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

LosT-A two foot rule between the
residence of S. l.. Cox and Henry Axes.
Please return to The REPORTER office or
notify j. Butts. &33-lt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09
Attorney Marion F. stookey is de-
aimed at home by illness this week.,

Deere & Brown pillow goods will please
you. BowsHER q B1DDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

If you don't believe advertising pays
ask Farquhar Bros. We borrowed their
monkey wrench and cf course forgot to
return it, SO they gave US local adver-
Using their los. which we printed and
then returned the wrench.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Harry Mayer resumed his position
Monday as travelling representative of
Silberman Bros, large wool buyers of
Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

A car load of flour was recently
shipped from Shenandoah to London,
England. The flour was put up in jute
bags holding 40 pounds each.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Our Wayne county exchanges are very
iubilant over recently established Sun.
day mail service on the Rock Island.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Clerk Keller received letter yester-
day morning from the superintendent
of the Clarinda asylum stating that
Joe D. Greenland, an insane patient
sent from this county on Feb. IS, escap'
ed from the institution last Sunday and
had not yet been found.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

When in Leon get your warm meals
and hot and cold lunches at Detrick's
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
hacco in the CITY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Miss Louise Lindsey began spring
term of school Monday morning at the
Guthrie school house northwest of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Buy your large window glass and
putty of Q. f. Fransham & Son, the
lumbermen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

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. oz-ot
Claude Garrett has resigned his posi-
ton as clerk at Hurst Bros, dry goods
store and left Tuesday for Colorado
Springs, Col, where he has accepted a
similar position. Claude is a steady,
reliable young man and has many
friends here who trust good fortune will
pursue him.
The general conference of the l.. d. )
church is in session at Independence
Mo. large number of elders and lay
men from Lamont are in attendance
coach load going from that city OF
Thursday mornings train. Delegate;
= and visitors at present from nearl.
. every civilized country on the globe.
The Ramona club entertained thel
5 friends at the home Of Miss Blanch
t Allen on Wednesday, April lst, 1903
$ "April FOOLS Day" A program wa
: rendered, consisting of music, both II
s.rumental and vocal, roll call by men
bers Of the club who responded byta
d original "April" quotation. A 81
: houette contest took place-"lamoon
n Art Gallery" The prize, beautif'
!. picture representing "The Fenclr
n FGirl'' was won by Miss Louise Waigh
i. she having guessed every picture co
d rectly. Refreshments were served, co
g sisting Of eciles, sandwiches. olive
,e PICKLES, ice cream and cake. Everyol
ii enjoyed the evenings entertainmel
lie and pronounced the zamonas royal e
tsrtsiners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

At the recent spring election the tow n
of Corydon voted to issue bonds in the
sum of five thousand dollars for the
purchase of fire engine and place to
keep same. 1t is proposed to unite with
the Y. M. C. A. and erect an auditorium
over the engine house, We are pleased
to see our neighbors wake up and get II
the procession.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Buv your screen doors Of G. f. Fran
sham & Son, the lumbermen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Harry Mayer resumed his position
Monday as travelling representative OF
SHERMAN Bros, large wool buyers of
Chicago.
Losr-A two foot rule between the
residence of S. l.. Cox and Henry Axes.
Please return to The REPORTER Office or
notify }. Butts. 33-1t
The three months old daughter of. Mr..
and Mrs. A. ]. Fulton, who live south
of town, died last Thursday morning
and was buried the same afternoon in
the Leon cemetery.
Do you know that that wire stretcher
you have of ours is costing you 5 cents
day after the first week. Hadn't you
better send them in.
BowSHER & BIDDIsoN.
When in Leon get your warm meals
and hot and cold lunches at Detrick's
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.
Clerk Keller received letter yester-
day morning from the superintendent
of the Clarinda asylum stating that
Jole D. Greenland, an insane patient
sent from this county on Feb. IS, escap'
ed from the institution last Sunday and
had not yet been found.
The town council met in regular ses
sion Thursday night, April Cd, and can
vassed the votes cast the Monday prey
ious, the results, being the same as wer
printed in this paper last week. Cler
Beck being absent, Fred Teale was elect
ed clerk pro tenn, and after canvassln
3 the vote, adjourned to meet April "
g as council, in the meantime holdin
. daily sessions as canvassing board.
The REPORTER editor and wife lei
:, Thursday for ten day trip to varior
: points in Texas with the Iowa Stat
Editorial Association. The party go'
as the guests of the M. K. & I. Ry. an
i. will visit Galveston, Houston, San Al
g tonic, Dallas, Fort Worth and other ci
l. les of interest. Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Ca
3. ter also went on the trip representa-
* the Garden Grove Express.
: The board of supervisors convene
Monday in regular session at the auc
tors office. The first day was taken |
I'd in the examination of vacation busine
IS and on Tuesday the county farm W
er officially inspected. Yesterday the tin
It. of the board was taken up in the he,
es ing of county road business, petitio
I'd for new highways, etc. It's thong
lie the business will all be completed Il
n week and adjournment had on Satl
IN day.
" George Miskimplons and George Ki1
of Cambria, purchased twenty -four be
at of horses at Axes & Sigler's sale Sat
lis day and loaded them in car ready
ire shipment. Through some misund
to standing the crew of the freight tr
is left the car and the depot officials tn
a ed the animals into the company's fl
ice3 yard from winch they escaped dur
BAL the night. After q long and tireso
nd search the stock WIS rounded up 1
osa forwarded to the owners the first Of
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Maple City Self-W ASKING Soap has no
competitor. There is nothing just as
good. 1t is the best and the best is the
cheapest always.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Get plum from Jack Horner's pie"
at the ''Mother Goose" entertainment
tomorrow night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

NAShNASAXA QA-XhSA&AYA1 y&A
Buy your screen doors of G. f. Fran
sham & Son, the lumbermen.
Our Wayne county exchanges are very
iubilant over recently established Sun.
day mail service on the Rock Island.
Will exchange good 4-year-old team
standard bred mares, well broke for
good work team. Enquire at this office.
Judge Parrish has called special
term of court at Crestou on May 4th for
the trial of S. E. Wilson, indicted for
murder.
Detrick's restaurant is the popular
place in Leon for warm meals and lunch
es. The best of everything to eat.
For RENr-A small house at Leon with
fruit and garden if taken soon. Will
rent for $3.50 per month. Address Box
OK Davennort. Iowa. 31-3t
We can sell you good goods(they are
not off casts and old patterns) for the
same money youawould pay for them.
BowsHER & B1DDIsoN.
The Royal Arch Masons have work IN
the Royal Arch Degree on Wednesday
evening, April 18th, after which ban
quet will be served in which the ladies
will participate. 4
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
If YOU don't believe advertising pays
ask Farquhar Bros. We borrowed thel
monkey wrench and cf course forgot tt
return it, SO they gave US local adver
Using their loss which we printed ant
then returned the wrench.
At the recent spring election the tow
of Corydon voted to issue bonds IN tn
sum of five thousand dollars for tn
purchase of fire engine and place t
keep same. 1t is proposed to unite wit
the Y. M. C. A. and erect an auditorium
over the engine house, We are please
to see our neighbors wake up and get
the procession.
Leon Home Nurseries in good cond
10
ton. We are heavily stocked on app
and peach trees and will give special il
ducements to commercial orchard
Have general line of the finest stot
ever handled for spring trade, whlt
will open up April lst.
w. A. GARRETT.
Hetty Smith. who lives with 20
Cole three miles east Of town, fell Tue
day noon and broke her right should
blade, also throwing it out of the sock'
Miss Smith is quite aged and us
crutches and in walking about the va
one of them penetrated mole M
causing her fall. She is in a very da
eerous condition although her physici
Dr.. G. P. Reed, is doing all possible
her.-Davis City Lariat.
Otis Green, who is DOW No. ASH
the Anamosa penitentiary, sent
friend, Robert Good, twenty-five "
gold rings with sets with the request
sell them at SO cents each. Green
totally blind but manages to turn on
neat ring Fisslso favored this ofi
with copy Of the Prison Press, n
and we'll edited little paper, edited
published by the consicts at Anam
psnitentiary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

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 lst
wv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09
When you want an enjoyable and
fragrant smoke try Little Squaw cigar.

DIR. Morris, the new dentist has opened
Office in Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox.
worthy's Office.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
WEEK OF QUIET IN
DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE
Census and Navy Yard Only Teams
tolHave a Set.

The past week has been a very quiet
one in the Departmental Bowling
League, but one set OF games
having been bowIed, that of the Cen
sus and Navy Yard. in which the form
er kept up their good work of the past
month, and succeeded in taking two
games from the Navy Yard quint The
honors of that set vert to Devor. OF
the Census. who had the high score of
23O; Nelson. Of the same team. having
20S. and Talbert, OF the Navy Yard.
having 209.
The highest average of the set belongs
TO Crtst, of the Navy Yard. and Devor,
OF the Census, these players having
bowled Isl. The Census showed the best
team work, having s4s TO their oppon-
ents' S23 in team average. The series
OF these two teams are completed. and
stand TO 4. IN favor OF the Census The
feature of the week has been the regu-
lar postpOnement of scheduled games.
which was due to various causes not
looked for
The postponed games are those of the
Treasury Navy Yard, scheduled for
March Il; COMMISSIONER Bureau. sched-
uled for March u; Treasury War. sched-
uled for March Is. Inter
Tor. scheduled for March 10. and the
Bureau -Postofice. scheduled for March
TO- The present outlook is that these
games will not be completed until some
time during 1le week of March 80.
There has been no change of any i'm
portance in the standing OF averages,
nor I'm the matter of the HIGH scorea
among the leaders during the week.
Crist falling off in his average a few
pins. but yet retaining his standing
among the leadears.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
JOE CHOYNSKI AGREES
TO FIGHT JACK O'BRIEN
WeSterner Wires Acceptance Of
Terms for Match.

PHILADELPHIA March 2s.-The
-talled-of match between joe
Choynski. the famous California heavy
weight. and Philadelphia Jack O'Brisn
has at last been elinched. The men viii
meet in this city at the Washington
Sporting Club on March 80. the con-
test to be at catch weights. This match
has been hanging FIRE ever since Choya-
ski came 10 Philadelphia and polished
off Peter Maher so neatly last January.
O'Brien aud Choynski both agreed 10
meet In two weeks, but Choynski IN
jured his hand in delivering the knock
out blow TO Maher. and when that IN
jury got well his wife was taken seri-
ously i'll. 50 that the bout was practi-
cally declared on.
He viii leave West Baden Springs
from which place he wired last night
accepting the terms Of the club 20 meet
O'Brien and aaming March 80 as che
date
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE DAY IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
CLARK, THE GEORGIA
PITCHER, JOINS TEAM
Reported to LOTUS Yesterda, Active
Work to Start at Once.

Manager Tom Lotus spent the day
quietly yesterday at the Hotel Oxford.
surrounded by quartet OF his players.
including Selbach, COughlin. Townsend,
and Lee. and many games of the past
were reminiscently played over.
Later in the afternoon Pitcher Clark.
the boy from Georgia who is to play
here this season. dropped IL and was
soon made to feel at home.
LOTUS sai,i last night tnat as soon as
the rain ceased and the grounds under
went a drying-out process practice
would commence Games are scheduled
with Georgetown University for Thurs
day and Saturday. and then the fans will
be afforded an opportunity to see their
favorites at their old stand.
There Is every probability of several
Of the players getting in town today.
George Carey is expected this morning.
Bill Clarke and Patten are at Annapolis
and viii come up as soon as actual work
begins. Jimmy Ryan is on his way from
Chicago. Ducky Holmes has been at
Hot Springs practicing with the Pitts
burgs. and Ai Orth is at Lynchburg. Va.
Delehanty is reported to have left
New Orleans on his way to Wash
lngtOn to consult LOTUS. Just what
the outcome of this consultation will be
is hard to predict. But in any event
the Washington public is somewhat
cary OF Delehanty's fiirtatious methods
and little cares whether he plays here
or In New York.