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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
$500 to ST. Joseph or Kansas City
and Return, April Is, 1908.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will run special train to ST. Joseph and
Kansas City on Saturday, April 25th,
leaving Des Moines at $50 p. M, $500
for the round trip. Tickets good going
only on special train. Good returning
only on No. 4, the train leaving Kansas
City l0:45 p. m. Sunday or Monday
night. For sleeping accommodations
and further Information apply to w. Fl.
Long, City Ticket Agent, 5l4 Walnut
street, Des Moines, Iowa. 34.2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
THE CHURCHES.

Rev. G. w. Reeder made business
trip to Des Moines the latter part of
last week.
The Young Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Methodist church took in about $35 at
their Mother Goose social at the church
last Friday evening.
There will be the regular services at
the Christian church next Lords day,
morning and evening, preaching by the
pastor ED. H. Ii. Hubbel.
Rev. Orr Campbell, who recently
closed serious of meetings at the Bap-
fist church in this city, went to Davis
City Saturday and preached in that city
Sunday.
The Christian church realized some.
thing over 800 at their birthday party
at the church last Wednesday evening
which makes substantial addition to
the building fund of the new church.
At the Presbyterian church, the sub.
ject of the morning sermon next Sab.
bath will be "The Lessons of Pharisee-
ISM" that Of the evening will be, "The
Worlds Great Question" The annual
Assembly tax of Is cents per member is
now due and members of the church are
requested to see that it is in the hands
of the treasurer at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
MATRIMONIAL.
updike.Irlsler.

Robert Updike and Minnie B. Trislel
were married Sunday evening, April IL
at the home of the BRIDES parents
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Trlsler, at Weldon
Iowa, Rev. c. L. Organ official
ing. A few of the near relatives were
present. After the ceremony and con
gratulations, supper was served. Mr.
and Mrs. Updike will make their future
home at Trenton, Mo. The best wishes
of their friends will follow them to theil
new home and all through their subse
quent life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

The Royal Arch degree was conferred
upon team composed of James w.
Harvey, g. B. Townsend and E. l..
Shira by Leon Chapter, No. 33, Il. A. M.
last evening. Following the work IN
the lodge room the members and their
ladies enjoyed sumptuous banquet
served by the ladies of the Christian
church in the dining room of the old
Hotel Leon on the north side.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

From the financial statement of the
Exchange National Bank published in
this issue it will be seen that this bank
is in fine financial condition, the de-
posts showing a steady increase and
the banks business is in a most salts.
factory condition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

There is severe epidemic of lagrippe
in Leon and quite number of people
are confined to their beds suffering
from this aggravating disease, which
appears to be in an unusually severe
torn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Drs. Brown and Bowman performed
successful operation for fstula on A. M.
Martindale at his home in this city last
Thursday. The patient is rapidly re.
covering and will soon be restored to
good health again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
Was This Necessarily?

The Chicago Record Herald of April
Sth, says:
The w. G. 7. U. has been repaired
by having new roof put on one side
GAINESVILLE, (Mo.) News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

In honor of commencing the thirty
first volume of that paper, the Bethany
Republican last week issued special
anniversary number, giving complete
history of that excellent paper with por.
traits of the editor, WI. Wightman,
and many of his co.workers on the
paper. The Republican is one of the
best papers published in Missouri. Ed.
itor Wightman was for number of
years resident Of this county, being
the publisher of paper at Garden
Grove from 1870 to 1874. Mr.. Wight.
man has been confined to his home for
several months by serious illness but
still continues to WELD ready pen on
his paper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
License to Wed.
Advertised Letters,

Advertised Letters.
Remaining uncalled for at the postoffice
in Leon, Iowa, for the week ending
April 10, 1908:
L.eBepedict, ~ Mrs. ME-, Conwell,
E. H. Conner. Miss Josie Mahoney,
II. S.Magei, Frank Belue.
When asking for the above letters please
say "advertised."
JOHN LEDaERwooD, P. M. T
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Itching piles? Never mind if physi
clans have failed to cure you. Try
Doan's Ointment. No failure there. sc
cents, at any drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

l have a number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
Att l. N. McDoNouGH, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
Watch for FOXY TOM.

DR.. Morris, the new dentist has opened
Office in Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox.
worthy's office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

For RENT-2l0 acres of pasture will
good water and pasture.
32-tf G. E. GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

The Little Squaw is the best FIVE CEN
cigar sold in Leon. 1t is made by the
Benetel Cigar Co. and smokers sayit's
great.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Street COMMISSIONER. w. Honnold.
Night Watch-A. S. Lindsey.
Cemetery Sexton-W. w. Potts.
Overseer of Poor-M. Woodland.
Council then adjourned to meet as a
board of equalization and have held
several adjourned sessions but have not
yet com pleted their work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

There was only one old soldier before
the Leon pension board yesterday,
George M. Truitt, of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

A. u Stanley. son Of Calvin Stanley,
for many years resident of Decatur
and Ringgold counties. committed sui
eide by cutting his throat with pocket
knife at his home in Seattle, Wash, on
Monday, March 30. The dead man was
an employe of the city of Seattle, hold
ing position in the waterworks de.
partment, and overwork and worry
brought on an attack OF dementia
which resulted in self destruction,
"Jack" Stanley was about 81 years of
age and will be remembered by former
schoolmates in Leon and Mt. Ayr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quintne Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money if it fails 10 cure
u, W. Groves Signature is on each box 25c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
NJ. Mayer.

We have many good bargains in
Decatur County farms. We have
arranged to handle home seekers
in different parts of Missouri, par
tlcularly in Shelby, pettis, Vernon
and adjacent counties. Call and
look over our price lists, and see
what we have. Office in rear Ex-
change National Bank.-SAM L.
DARRAH & CO., Real Estate, Leon
Iowa. 1890 isz
Money to Loan onlmproved farms al
6 per cent. Interest for s, to 10
years time. sSiasF. VARGA & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is
agreeably aromatic. 1t is received
through the nostrils, cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which it diffuses
itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the dis
eased membrane should not be used.
Cream Balm is recognized as specific.
Price SO cents at druggists or by mail.
A cold in the head Immediately disap.
pears when Cream Balm is used. Ely
Brothers, IS Warren Street, New York.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
Council Proceedings.

LEON, Iowa, April 6, 1908.
Town council met in regular monthly
session, Mayor Woodland presiding, and
Councilmen Van Werden, Landes,
Stempel and Teale present.
The following claims were allowed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

For SALE-One hundred tho usand
it., native lumber Will trade 1org God
young stock of any kind.
j. l.. MCCUTCHAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

N. Bigley, hauling coal 1000
Emmett Gore, hauling coal .......... 500
w. L. Cartwright, lumber =. 1885,. 45.7
Centerville Coal Co., coal. .......... 135. 90
Electric Appliance Co., supplies 1888
A. S. Lindsey, salary night watch 5000
w. s. Chandler, salary marshal 1915
VIM. Zimmerman, sal. electrician 55 90
Geo. w, Sears, salary electrician 1890
w. G. Stempel, judge election. $50
II. j. Landes, same .................. $50
j. A. Caster, same -.-....... ........ ... $50
r. b. Beck, clerk election ........... $50
Geo. Penniwell, same -. ........... $50
w. S. Chandler, putting up booths l.5O
p. d. Dorm, room rent .................. $50
j. w. Honnold, road work ,.......- 800
Council then preceded to elect the
civ officers as follows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Housekeepers, Attention!
Try package of Russ Bleaching Blue an
you will use no other. 10c at grocers. 3l-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
Big Clubbing Offer

Notwithstanding the prevailing high prices in nearly
offers remarkably cheap combinations and at the
bring your subscriptions to this office you don't
you ask for it, Hundred of other combinations eq
traCtive prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

The following claims were allowed:
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-18
CUPID FLIES
AND SOCIETY
IS STARTLED
Special Dispatch to The can.

LOS ANGELES. Sept 17.-Former May
or Frederick Eaton has been granted a
divorce from Helen /. Eaton Cnee Bur
dick and awarded the custody Of the
children. An interlocutory decree was
signed in the Superior Court Tuesday and
every effort was made TO keep the matter
a secret. not even the fling OF the com
plant being known to the most intimate
friends Of the parties.
When seen tonight Mr.. Eaton stated
that the divorce was a matter about
which he did not care to talk. but he add
ed that there was nothing sensational
about the allegations. he stated that the
cause assigned was general Incompatible
fly and that no questions as 70 the di-
vision Of property entered into the case.
That had been arranged out Of court
There was no contest, Mrs. Eaton being
willing that her husband should secure
the decree because she did not desire to
make application for divorce. Eaton en-
tered into a contract with her, by the
terms OF which he surrenders custody Of
the children and permits her 10 educate
them as she may see fit.
Mrs. Eaton, when seen at her home in
Santa Monica tonight at first refused to
make any statement, but finally said that
she had consented TO the divorce because
her life had been made unbeatable by
her husband. Asked as 10 the cause OF
the separation she hesitsted, and then
bursting into tears. uttered the one word,
whisky" and refused 10 say more. II
has long been known that Eaton drank
heavily al times. but il was not known
that his habits had led TO domestic
trouble
Eaton is one Of the best-known civil en-
gineers in this part Of the State and for
years was chief engineer Of the Los An
geles City Water Company before the
city acquired that property He served
two terms as city Engineer and in 1888
was elected Mayor Of Los Angeles and
served two years.
Mrs. Eaton is a member Of one Of the
pioneer families Of this section. Her
father was a man of great wealth and the
family ia well known throughout the
State.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-18

mier Balfour and his brother Gerald left
for their home at Whittingham early in
the afternoon, it was thought that moth
ing would occur for day or so. Late in
the evening, however, the Kings accept
ance of the designations of Chamberlain,
Richie and Lord George Hamilton ar
rived from Balmoral. enabling the Pre-
mier's secretary to make the official an
nouncement.
1t is understood that the designations
Of some other members Of the Cabinet are
imminent and that Lord Balfour of Bur-
leigh, Secretary for Scotland, has actually
resigned, although the fact has not yet
been formally given out. Lord Lans-
downe, the Foreign Secretary, left last
night for Balmoral, whittier Premier Bal
four and his brother are expected to pro-
ceed Immediately.
In the Conservative clubs last night the
manner in which the crisis was projected
was almost as great a surprise as in Lib
eral quarters. Curiosity centers on the
attitude of the Duke of Devonshire,
whose resignation has been fully expect
ed. 1t was supposed by some that he
would take the present opportunity of
lIOH pOllllCS, OIi lAC 6lOuAO VI
his advanced years. AS to the reconstruc-
ton of the Cabinet, no great interest is
excited, although the political prophets
are already busy appointing Austen
Chamberlain Chancellor of the Exchequer.
the Earl of Selborne Secretary for the
Colonies. etc, because it is recognized as
impossible that an appeal to the country
can be much longer delayed and the gen.
eral opinion is that in the present shat
tered condition of the Unionist party the
Liberals will be returned to power
The editorials in the Government or
gans this morning practically recognize
the certainty of the Liberals coming into
power, while admitting that Chamberlain
had gained a brilliant triumph by win
ming Balfour over to his opinions. Bal
four's letter in this sense is considered
vastly more important than his recent
pamphlet because in it he unhesitating-
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-18
Bulgaria Proceeding With
Plans for Mobilization
of Troops.
RuSSO=AuSfrian Proposal to
Intervene in Balkans
Finds Favor.

~OFIA, Sept 1.-THE assuming beicose tone The
the sparta
is nd inn
D. mediate mobilization of the whole Bulgarian
that the OF other
Ausiahas proved that it always display
dealing with Turkey.
paper moment
people Europe ncng encouragement Bulgaria
while steadily proceeding partial mobiza
consequently garrison
Office has recalled the Bulgarian who studying
military schools OF and Italy
addressed
Bulgaria Of
with Turkey that the Hungarian reform will be applied
The Austrian representative insisting the necessity for Bulgaria
caln declared that prncpaty powere
bands Macedonia
territory against foreign
OF
Austrian and Russian Consus reported have asked their ambassadors
Constantnope demand that the Porte disband
discipline them Since
de reported daily The Consuls The
sions, which convict.
Reports from Monar Of the burning Of villages and the Of
OF
Holy Of Holes Okhrd has been destroyed AT the
soldiers killed family and the Bulgarian priest
the villages OF Ediga Kaadare and Mouschevo
Many the children horribly muad
the telegraph line between Voden and Ber. in Albania
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-18

II ONDON. Sept. 1.-THE proposal
that Austria and Russia occupy
IL Macedonia was received here in
time to be submitted to the
Cabinet at its recent meeting. 1t is un-
derstood that the reply of Great Britain
states that she is willing this should be
done. provided the other powers agree,
and that Great Britain is ready to assent
to any proposition looking to settlement
of the present situation in European Tur-
key, consonant with the views of the pow
ers concerned.
The Porte has expelled the Daily Mails
correspondent at Monastir, who has ap-
pealed to the British ambassador.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE officials of the
Foreign Office say Italy has approved the
Austro- Russian note regarding interven-
tion in Macedonia. and add that France
will doubtless make similar representa-
tions at Sofia and Consrantinople.
The Foreign Office understands that
Russia has signifed that any attempt at
a popular movement in Bulgaria in sup
port of the Macedonian insurgents will
meet with her strongest disapproval.
BERLIN, Sept. 1.-THE military occu-
tria is believed here to be the only ex-
pedient sufficient to prevent war between
Turkey and Bulgaria. This suggestion
does not originate in Berlin. 1t reached
here some days ago. as an inquiry from
Vienna to the Foreign ONCE as to what
Germany thought Of the two powers in
tervening, such Intervention to be barely
long enough to restore order and reor-
ganize the Turkish constabulary properly.
The inquiry, it was assumed, rested upon
a Russo-Austrian agreement. The iden-
tical question probably will be put to all
the signatories of the Berlin treaty.
The German reply appears to have been
considerably affirmative. Since the terri
tory to be occupied was Turkish. Tur-
keys consent ought to be obtained. Ger
many then would have no objection. But
Turkey has not agreed to this, the reason
put forward being that Turkeys prestige
is endangered. the insurrection having
gone too far for Turkey to withdraw. She
had been told she must put down the up
rising promptly and was doing so. 1t was
now nearly stamped out, and the Porte
felt entirely competent to finish the work
and also to defend itself against Bulga-
rian aggression
With the calling out of the reserves of
the Fourth and Sixth Corps. Turkey is
now on a war footing, only two Arabian
corps remaining at peace strength. The
fresh mobilization, according to German
military opinion, will take three weeks.
but if the troops are to be employed in
European Turkey, it will take consider
ably longer. A month from now, how
ever, Turkey will have all the reserves
available
The Ludwig-Lowe Company of Berlin
has completed order for a hundred
million cartridges for Turkey. The last
OF them. it is understood, are in transit.
This company is also delivering to Tur-
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-18
OLD FARMER
SHOOTS DOWN
HIS RELATIVE

SAN LUIS OBIsPO, Sept 17.-Another
chapter was added to-day to the serial
story of crime in this county. John c..
Wilson, a well known and respected
farmer, residing about nine miles east Of
Santa Margarita, shot and killed his SON
in-law, Charles 3. Stark. Wilson says
that bad blood had existed between them
for some months arising from troubles
over land matters, but the immediate
cause of the shooting was a quarrel about
an old saw, which Stark had borrowed
from Wilson some time previous. A
heated argument ensued over the return
of the saw and blows were exchanged.
The trouble took place at Wilson's
house, and after it was over Wilson told
Stark never TO step inside of his house
again. Stark Immediately started to re-
turn, when Wilson warned him that he
would shoot If he persisted. AS Stark
continued toward the house Wilson seized
a shotgun standing by the door and fired,
the charge taking effect in Stark's head
and body. Stark lived a few moments
after the shot was fired. There were no
witnesses TO the affair.
Wilson. who has always borne an excel
lent reputation, has resided in that neigh
borhood for many years He is a veteran
of the Mexican War and is about so years
of age Stark also was well thought of
and was a soldier in the Philippines. He
had been in this county about two years.
Imme diately upon receiving the news in
this city Sheriff WINS and Coroner Nichols
started for the scene Of the tragedy.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-18
SCORES DIE
IN TURMOIL
Of THE SEAS
Each Hour Adds
to the Storms
Victims.
British Ship Mexicano
Sinks With Fifteen
Men.
From Many Atlantic Sea-
ports Come Details of
Disasters.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Sept. I7.-New
names were added to-day to the
long list which tells of those who
on Wednesday perished in the
turmoil of the seas. Half-masted
flags in the basin back of Fulton
market proclaimed eight dead
from fishing smacks, including two
captains who, each for half CEN
tury, had been plying between
East River and Hatteras. Of
sixty-eight Fulton schooners
which sailed away a few days ago,
only thirty-hve. torn by wind and
wave, have returned, and it is be-
lieved that at least five more of
that feet and fifty men have per-
ished.
From sole survivor, who was
brought into Norfolk, Va, was
learned the fate of fifteen of his
shipmates who were carried down
to their death off the Carolinas by
the foundering of the British
steamer Mexicano. Laggard mes
sengers of bad news struggling in
to havens along the Atlantic sea-
board told of other disasters-the
loss of a man from tug here, the
sweeping of two or three of the
crew from the decks of schooner
there.
Dispatches received from re-
gions which had been cut off from
communication brought, through
every hour of the night, additional
details of loss of life and damage
to property caused by the storm.
Coast guards sent news of schoon-
ers ashore, of beaches strewn with
wreckage and the loss of smaller
craft. In all the Eastern ports
there was anxiety tonight, for it
will be days before the fate of
many vessels now missing can be
learned.
Among the craft which suffered
severely from the gale was the
United States torpedo-boat Law
renee, which to-day reached the
Virginia coast with battered
plates and shorn of her bridge.
The inland damage wrought by
the storm was greater than was at
first believed. Many buildings
were overturned and hundreds of
structures destroyed. In the rural
regions of Delaware and New Jer-
sey the winds hurled to the
ground the nearly ripened fruit,
thus entailing heavy loss upon
growers.