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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Something of a sensation was sprung
in this city last Thursday when hand
some young lady, giving her name as
Miss Alldredge and her home in ILL
nois, arrived on the noon train, being
accompanied by a pretty little boy about
two years old, which she claims James
II. Alldredge, the well known wrestler
who was married only couple of weeks
ago, is the father. She did not know of
his marriage and inquired for lawyer
ing an action against him. The lady
claims to be full cousin of Mr.. ALL
deredge and is stopping at the home of
his parents in Eden township. Mr.. All
dredge and his bride are somewhere in
Illinois, where he has several wrestling
matches booked.
Jess Teddar and Elias Barr were vic
tins of a bad runaway by pair of
broncos Monday which resulted in both
being thrown out Of the carriage and
badly bruised, but neither were danger
ously hurt. They got into the carriage
on the north side of the square to drive
to the Mineral Springs and in backing
from the hitching chain the tongue of
CllO OASSy dllu duu UIlC
ponies started in a wild run. In cross
ing the corner Of the Palace Store walk
the two occupants were thrown out
on the ground alightiug with great vio-
lence, but fortunately no bones were
broken and both are able to be about
The ponies continued their mad race
north dragging the buggy after them and
were freed from it at railroad cross
ing. The buggy was total wreck and
one of the ponies badly injured in the
hind foot. This is the second bad runa-
way accident in which Elias has figured
and he will probably be shy of broncos
misunderstanding Tribune.
About o'clock last Wednesday even
ing there was little scene enacted on
Church street, block west of the
northwest corner Of the public square,
which has furnished gossip for a whole
week and it is said the end is not vet.
On north Main street resides a widow
and it seems that the wife of we'll
known business man who resides in
West Leon became suspicious that
there was an intimacy between her hus-
band and the widow, and has been keep
ing her weather eye open. Wednesday
ONOAlut5 SnO ClstluS 10 nave discovered
her husband and the widow in his bust
ness house, but the woman escaped from
the back door and tried to get away.
The irate wife followed close on her trail
and when she overlook her at the corner
of 9Th and Church street, she pro-
ceeded to get into action and used
board or club on the widow, knocking
her down and inficting serious injuries
on her head besides choking her until her
neck showed finger marks next day and
scratching her face until her beauty was
sadly married. People attracted by the
woman's screams appearing put an end
to the scrimmage or there might have
been murder to record, and the widow
was assisted to her home, it being
necessary to call physician to dress
her wounds. Public sympathy is strong
~ with the wife and it is said that
notice has been served on the widow
that she must leave town or there will
be something more doing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

A dispatch from Des Moines gives it
out that Bernard Murphy, Of Vinton, is
to be elected state printer, Howard
Tedford, of Mt. Ayr, state binder, and
Geo. w. Clark, of Dallas county, is to be
speaking of the house, in Iowa, at the
next session. Murphy and Tedford are
now in.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The members and friends of the M. E.
church planned a surprise upon their
pastor and came last Monday evening to
the parsonage ladened with good things
They left behind them excellent and
substantial tokens of their visit. A very
enjoyable and social time was had, as
well as an opportunity to become better
acquainted with each other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

DR.. Morris, the new dentist has open
ed Office in Biggs' block opposite DR..
FOxWorthy's office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

STRAYED-1 small, light colored
Jersey heifer. with no horns. Please
notify Arthur Forbes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Mr.. w. L. Thompson and Miss Marie
Carey were united in marriage at noon
yesterday at the residence of the brides
uncle, Robert Good, in this city, the
ceremony being performed by Rev. l. N.
Woodward, pastor of the M. E. church.
For the present Mr.. and Mrs. Thomp-
son will make their home with Mr.,
Good. The friends of the contracting
parties extend congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Sheriff-elected Tom Wallace has de-
cided, on his deputy when he takes
charge of the Office Jan. 1st., the plum
falling to Mr.. John Osborn, one of the
staunch democrats of Morgan township.
The appointment will meet with the
entire approval of the public, and with
Wallace and Osborn in charge of the
sheriff's office the business will be care
fully looked after.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

G. M. Axes had runaway with his
fine driver and new buggy last Friday.
He had tied the horse at the depot, and
an engine scared it so that it broke
loose and ran away. AS Charley watch
ed it go up the hill toward town he said
goodbye new buggy, but as soon as the
horse got safely away from the train he
stopped without doing a particle Of
damage, and Charley thinks more of him
than ever
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

A splendid opportunity to acquire
beautiful home furnishings without
cost awaits lady with a large circle of
acquaintance in this community if she
will act as local secretary Of Home Com
fort Club. By addressing the Associa-
ted Home Comfort Clubs, 271 E. Madison
st. Chicago, ILL.,, full particulars will be
mailed. 14-1t*
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

on my left took two. and the Texan took
one. 1 wondered as he picked il up Il
that was the time when he was going
after me with a club, for il struck me he
was drawing Tor = flush. The other man,
from his raising and taking two, 1 played
Tor threes.
Just Missed Being an Oil King.
Well when the betting began / sat
quiet for q bit until the other had had
chance, and then ] came in with a war
WhOop and raised il just as much as the
Texan could stand He had played about
800 of his acres. and i figured that. IL l
bet enough to take the rest of them, il
would make him think ] was after his
homestead for sure.
And it did. The opened had dropped
out at the first raise. for he hadn't helped
the draw. Then the other chap quit, and
sat there grinnlng and watching the
Il didn't care a rap whether he called
or not, for l would just as soon have had
him win as not But he didn't call He
looked at me a second and then threw
down his cards.
No. by ,1eorger he said. YOU couldn't
beat him with a club nor five of them.
Take the damned stuff
win that he got up and walked over
50 Come in in the morning. he said and
I'll give you deed to the land"
in the colonel
" Well. III keep the rest answered
the Texan. Maybe il will bring me luck
with that he went away. and pretty
soon afterward the game broke up, but
had been fool enough to show down my
hand with nothing in it but those two
red deuces.
The colonel and the senator laughed a
lot and talked about what fun they would
have Raging the Texan. They did too
for the next day when I saw him they
had been there first.
We come to the conclusion, he said,
that that land wasn't meant to be lost, in
a poker game. and ii it's all the same 10
you J. ii redeem it a L dollar an acre and
keep il myself
THAT was where ! made a goat of my
self for sure, and lost the only chance
III ever have of being rich / took the
dollar an acre and he kept the land And
less than four months after that they
struck oil on it and that Texan is worth
don't know how many millions. That's
land l won"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09
HIS RUN OF LUCK

lar. and either hurt the Texan or make
him SO hot that he would hold a grudge
against me. But he kept his temper ali
right. only he got very much what he
called in earnest.
The luck did not turn. though and
before long he had put up and lost all
tue trinkets he Lad as markets. Then
ne Jumped up and let out an oath, and
declared he would quit No use buckng
such luck he said and he'd be hanged If
he would try il any longer Better have
some sense about il and quite while he
had something lett for another ses-
SIGN.
Then the western senator looked up
at him and SAID
fore
That hit the Texan square between
The eyes. for ne took it that the sena-
tor meant he was gutter
And you won't this time" he sang
out. Here. I we got 500 acres of cheap
land Gown in my county. and I'll chuck
that in after the rest. It's worth a lit
tie more than dollar an acre, l think,
but wei call it that and let it go
A Pair of Red Deuces.
"of course, none Of the rest Of US was
gonig 10 stand out at. the price OF the
land. especially as none OF us had ever
seen OF heard of it. so the 500 acres
went in as 500. The Texan was to trans
Ter I..I the title the next day if he lost it,
the cards were dealt / picked up the two
red dedCes in my hand. one of my pet
superstitions about poker is that you Will
always help the red deuces in a tight
place. so ] usually go along when I get
them 10 see what viii develop.
The pot was opened fairly easy at
my right. and i went in. Then the Tex
an, who was the second man on my left
give it a boost
7 came IN again. and the man next
me on the left hit It up once more just
for luck, and was caught The Texan
stood the raise and boosted ii again. So
1 trailed along until they got through,
with nothing in my hand but those red
deuces.
The luck I had been having. though,
had got them all pretty well afraid of
me, so that / was in a first rate place
for a good sharp bluff 1 drew three
cards and looked as contented as
could.
The opener drew three also, the man
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09
BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY.

The following eighteen juvenile books
VIII be added to the public library. Mon
day morning, Aug. no. 1903:
BOult-"Thc Romance of Cinderella"
POetry)
Castlemon-" Buried Treasure"
Camp i'm the Foothills"
CastlemOn-"Carl the Trailer"
Elan Storm the Wolfer."
George Al the Fort
George at he Wheel"
George { Camp
CaStlemOn-'JOe Wayring AT Home"
Castlemon-"Mai Carrier
Missing POcketbOOlk"
oscar i'm Africa"
CaNSiemOn-"Our Fellows
CastlemOn-''The Pony Express Rider"
CastlemOn-"The White Beaver ..
IIaTt---The Romance of the Civil War"
Lillie-"Ghe Squire's Daughter"
"TrapPer Jim
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09
Knew What He Wanted.
New York TimesD

New York TtmeS-D
Max O'ReIl used to tell story about
his first experience with a Chicago news
paper reporter. The genial Frenchman
had just arrived at the Grand Pacific
hote4 anG had retired to his room to
rest after fatiguing Journey. In order
TO get the most possible out of the short
siesta. he took off his clothes and got
into bed. The day was a hot one and
for better circulation of air he left the
door slightly ajar, placing a chair against
IL for security. Shortly afterward he
was awakened from his nap by a knock
at his door, and he drowsily inquired who
was there.
Mr.. Blank Of the Daily So-and-So," re-
piled the reporter.
Il cannot be disturbed now" called
O'Ren. You will have to come again.
L cannot see you now. 1 am in bed. -
Notwithstanding this Injunction the
humorist saw the door pushed OPEN the
chair fell over on the floor, and the re-
porter entered the room. threw his hat
on the table, sighed and helped himself
To a chair.
well, well. WELL" exclaimed the now
angry Frenchman. This is unprece-
dented What will you have sir? What'H
YOU have?'
Thank you" replied the reporter.
tanning himself I'll have a gin fizz.'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

may see the true light of letting the
men off for camp. These corporations
are the first TO require the services
of the guard in the case of strikes or
riot. 1t is highly unpatriOtic. therefore.
10 hold the men from participation in
the camps of instruction, when they
are really Of direct benefit to them
selves.
Quite number of men will attend
camp this time who have never before
been. For these men there will be
some new experiences, both looked for
and unlocked for.
The shelter tents viii, no doubt. be
sent to camp and a few issued to each
organization for use in drill only Per-
haps they will not be put into actual
service this fall.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

Painting, papering and decorating of
all kinds. The best work and easiest
prices. George w. Ebert & Co., 326
State street. Tel 12SSK
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

Both the battery and Company II
have made requisition for supplies
from the stores just received from
Washington
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

Battalion Sergeant Major Fred Dust
Is the father of bouncing girl. That
the addition to the family Of this we'll
known guardsmen was most welcome
hardly expresses IL.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

Sergeant, Bourne of Troop was
transferred during the week to the Sig
nal corps. When the troop was mus
tered in. Sergeant Bourne left the corps,
IN which he was a first-class sergeant.
10 join the troop. Signal work seemed
more attractive than cavalry, thus the
transfer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

So far the troop is without a captain.
Several first-cIass candidates have been
slated and at the election which will
be held next Wednesday the matter
viii be decided by placing the favored
candidate in the position. Among those
approached on the subject of the cap
taincy is ex-Captain Jack" Afford
With this popular man in command
II would result in speedily recruiting
the organization to full strength.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-09

Governor Heber NJ Wells intends to
enforce the state laws regarding at
tendance at camp. Pressure is being
brought 10 bear upon the railroads and
public service corporations that they
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
NUTMEG CARVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Benefit of Our Busy Readers.


 Clarence A. Maston, a brakeman on a switching crew of the Consolidated road, had both legs crushed about 9:3O o'clock last night at Hartford. He was breaking on car and while in- 1 tending to put on the brakes for an engine to pick up two cars he slipped and the wheels of one car passed over both his legs. He died at the Hartford hospital this morning.
 J. F. Fang, ex-president of the Dallas Commercial club, telegraphs to the Courant from Baltimore as follows: ''The battlefag for the Elks army of Texas, given by General George Keene of Hartford, which was foated to the breeze in the Elks parade here, helped 1 to secure honorable mention of the Texas delegation. I feel satisfied all Texas will be proud of the honor.''
 Acting under an order from the pro- bate court, two physicians yesterday made an examination into the sanity of W. H. Gallivan, recently acquitted of murdering Jeremiah Shumway of Montville. After the investigation the doctors reported that Gallivan was in- sane and advised that he be removed to the state hospital for the insane at Niddletown as soon as possible.
 l The comptroller and superintendent of the capitol have assigned room 33, on the second floor, to Superintendent Egan of the state police force as the headquarters of the department. The room has been newly furnished with a desk, chairs and a table. 1t has hith- erto been occupied by the expressing clerk and clerk of bills during sessions of the general assembly. Superintend- ent Egan occupied the room yesterday for the first time.
 An S-years-old son of Jerry McCar thy, who lives in East Bristol, narrow ly escaped death on the third rail ' tracks near his house yesterday after noon. He was playing with other boys and they wer stumping one an other to walk upon the tracks. The others were doing their stunts on the regular tracks, but the Mccarthy boy finally jumped on the third rail track. He was barefooted and landed with both feet, which was all that saved his life, for had he put one foot on the ground be would have completed the circuit As it was the boys legs were badly burned. He was partly uncon- scious from the shock he received, but walked away in short time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
BABY's FERROUS RIDE.
Bounced Down a Mountain Side in Pennsylvania, But Sustained
 No Injury.

A Reading (Pa.) correspondent states Baby Petsch, who has seen only one short summer, had the ride of her life the other day None of your easy ham, moclxs for Baby Petsch; scorned the push cart; impossible the perambultar. For Baby Petsch a hard-bottomed, harder-springed wagon, dragged at a spinning, leaping gait down the sauciest kiud of 8 mountain road-that for Baby PetscA. if you please.
 Henry Petsoh. of Meningitis Gap, started down the mountain driving a Mexican mustang. With him was his mite of a daughter, wrapped in warm blankets and as merry as chick in a box of moist cornmeal.
 Then the mustang got bad. He kicked up his heels and he cut loose down that mountain road at such pace that Papa Petsch was soon sprawling in the road. Then the ride of Baby Petsch began in earnest.
 For three miles the wild ride contin- ued, and then somebody in Reading was unkind enough to seize the bridle of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
COMING EVENTS

July 25-Waterbury Military band prom menade.,
 July 25-Lithuanian P club annual picnic, Naugatuck.
 July 26-Outing and clambake of the Mixed club.
 July 31-Ladies of the Ma cabees so- ciable and dance.
 Aug 1.-St Joseph's T. A. society Sth annual excursion.
 August 5-Company G, Second regi- ment, excursion to New Haven; Ninth regiment monument dedication.
 Aug Waterbury Military band promenade. Aug 19-A. o. H. excursion to Hart ford, state parade.
 Aug 19-A O. H. CNaugatuck) ex- cursion to Hartford, state parade.
 Sept 3-"Otello," by Italian Filo- Dramatic society, direction A. Ferraro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
TIMELY TOPICS

General clearing sale at Miller Ss Peck's. You can get made up waists and skirts cheaper than material.
 Jones, Morgan & Co.'S clearance sale means saving to many on clothing and shoes.
 The shoe department and mems fur nishing department at Currans are giving interesting prices. s5
 The Union Supply Go will give $3 worth of stamps with one dozen or anges on Saturday.
 R. R. Harder's prices amount to something more than talk. Take a look the suits and see the prices.
 Before you go to seashore or noun tain go to J. B. Mullings & Sons for your furnishings.
 One more day of Grieve, Bisset & Hollands semi-annual sale. Don't let the event pass without buying. Pork will be 7c a pound at Castles for tomorrow; fowl 13c to 18c; leg lamb 12c.
 S. M. Schneer at 19S South Main street can give you bargains in jew elry. Will loan money on goods. Wagons given away with Ozone soap trade marks at Brass City Cycle works
 Big clearing sale at Jackle's shoe store, Look over the prices they offer in to-night's ad.
 A big sale of millinery will start to. morrow morning at the Famous milii- nery store on East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
Kisses Worth g2.42 Each

A young lady of a mathematical snind in Ballston Spa, N. Y., was wooed for IA years by man who began his 1ove-making at the age of 36. Then he transferred his affections to another girl. Girl No. i sued for breach of promise, and testified that during the 14 years he had kissed her 1,2S6 times. The jury awarded her $3,000, which is at the rate of $2.42 for each kiss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
M,CHEsNEY SHIPPED BACK

New York, July 24.-McChesney, the western race horse, brought here to contest the championship with Water boy at Brighton Beach, but which went lame entailing the cancellation of the match, is reported to have been shipped back to Chicago. The horse is under stood to have nearly recovered, but it is doubtful whether the match will be run off at Saratoga.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
MEETINGS TONIGHT

 Brass Moulders. Electricians union. Ladies Aid society. Court Shields, F. of A. t. ..a Stampers local, 2076. Ivory Workers union. Fifth division, A. o. H. Pythian Aid association. Pythian Aid association. , Speedwell lodge, K. of P. Plumbers and Steam Filters. Court E. R. Crosby, F. of A. Sheridan lodge, N. B. o. P. . Winona council, Jr U. A. M. Continental lodge, I. o. o. F. Waterbury lodge, A. o. U. W. Connecticut lodge, Int o. o. F. Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George A. Won Humboldt lodge, N. D. O. P Ladies' auxiliary, Fifth division, A O. H.
 St Joseph's T. A. society mandolin class.
 Townsend lodge, I. O. O. F., school meeting. -,.....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
s. M. Schneer
 19s SOUTH MAIN STREET.
Dickens, old Curiosity Shop.

Dickens' Old Curiosity Shop.
 LONDON, July 24-London is to lose another of her show places. A building In Portugal street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, which is said to have been the original of the old curiosity shop immortalized by Dickens has been sold to an Amer ican, who will eventually. take 1t to pieces and re-erect it in the United States. Thousands have paid for the privilege of seeing the venerable edi- flee and of purchasing Dickens curios, caring but little whether the house written about by the master novelist really existed there or, as many sup. pose, in Fetter lane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
Will Open Saturday Afternoon,

After months of delay the first floor of our store will be open for business tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon at 2 o'clock. Z.
 The lines include Linens, White Goods, Wash Goods, Notions, Art Goods, Embroideries, Laces, Rib- bons, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Cor sets, Hosiery, Underwear, Infants Wear and Mems Furnishings, with additional departments to be add ed when the second floor is com Pleted. r*
 Opening before we are ready, you will find some confusion, but time will remedy that, and al though ours is the little store we expect to grow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
Negro Murderer Shot by Crowd

Negro Murderer Shot by Crowd.
 BEAUMONT, Tex, July 24.-Police. man Walter Skensbury was fatally wounded by Mooney Allen, negro, who was pursued by citizens and shot to death. Allen tried to shoot his wife. Policeman Skensbury appeared, and the negro shot him through the body. Allen then ran, and after long chase he was killed by the crowd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
rumored Flight of Ferdinand

rumored Flight of Ferdinand.
 VIENNA, July 24.-The Stampa and other Belgrade papers publish rumors of revolution in Bulgaria and that Prince Ferdinand, on the advice of his government, has fled from Sofia to Bel. grade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24

mustang and end the ride of Baby Petsch.
 She was found In the bed of the wagon, still wrapped snugly in her blankets, one pink thumb in her wee mouth, the other hand grasping out as though eager to take I'D the feins and get that mustang under way again
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24

ITO RENT-One family house. five rooms, l at ll6 Wolcott street. Fine garden and surroundings, also barn. Inquire 5O9 East Main street. 7-22-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24

sWANTED-The people ot Waterbury and vicinity to know that they can got their watch, clock or jewelry repairing done by B. Ruby, l72> South Main street. at very moderate prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction. A full line of watches, clocks and jewelry always on hand.
 6-2o-lm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24

EOR. SALE-Brophy property, corner IL Lafayette and Washington Ave,
 6-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24

Russia Floats a Loan. ST. PETERSBURG, July 24.--rt is said that Russia has arranged with French capitalists for loan of $2e,- OO0,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-24
: PENNY A WORD ADVs. >> ~s

EOR SALE--Nice family honse. 25 Denny I Street Inquire 26, South View St.
 7-24-3