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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Sears Bros. Sale of short-Horns.

On next Tuesday, Oct 18th, at the
farm of A. d. Sears, 81 miles northeast
of Leon, A. ID. Sears & Bros, will hold
their annual dispersion SALE at which
time they will offer at public sale as
head of choice registered Short-Horns,
consisting OF males and females of their
own breeding. This firm ranks as one
OF the leading firms of breeders in the
state, and their stock is always in de-
mand among breeders 1t has been
demonstrated that there is more money
to the farmer in raising good cattle
than scrubs, and this sale affords an OBJ
portunity for our progressive stockmen
to secure some excellent breeding
stock. Ii you are interested in good
Short-Horn cattle it will pay you to at
tend this sale, for you may have good
chance to secure some additions to your
herd that will prove very valuable
property. 1t will be to your interest to
go and see the cattle even if YOU have
no intention of buying.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

J. w. Dale, proprietor of the Utility
Poultry Farm just east of Leon, one of
model poultry farms of this county, has
been offered the management of large
poultry farm in Illinois. In company
with his wife he left Monday evening
for Sullivan, ILL.,, to visit Mrs. Dale's
relatives, and while away will examine
the farm which wants him for manager,
and may conclude to accept the posi-
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

The Christian church ladies are now
selling tickets for the music recital OF
Mrs. Plummer and Miss Groves and are
meeting with fine success. Everybody
seems to want to hear the gifted artists.
The price of tickets has been fixed at
so cts for adults and % cts for children
to all parts Of the house. Seats can be
reserved at Van Werden's drug store on
and after Friday, Oct. %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

James H. Alldredge and the famous
Farmer Burns will have a wrestling
match at Van Werden's opera house on
Saturday evening of this week, which
will be an interesting exhibition of the
sport. Burns has agreed to throw
Alldredge five times within an hour or
forfeit the match, and Alldredge is
equally confident that he cannot do it.
No matter what. the outcome it will be
fast work, and well worth seeing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Mrs. Willis Frost, living just east of
Leon, has left at THE REPORTER office
samples Of some apples year old which
were preserved in excellent shape by
wrapping in paper and placing them in
a drawer, and the samples are sound
and in perfect condition. She also left
samples from the same tree this year,
which can be seen at this Office. She
does not know the variety and would be
pleased if some of our fruit men would
examine the apples and tell the name of
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

MA little tot about four or five years
old dropped into The REPORTER office
last Friday and with tears in her eyes
informed the editor that frankie was
dead, saying he was a good doggia
The dog was the pet of little Audrey
Depew, but fell victim to the maic-
ious and cowardly work Of the dog
poisoner, and the grief caused the little
girl should surely smite the conscience
OF the guilty wretch if he has such a
thing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

In a letter from VIM. Z. Lee, of Davis
City, ordering The REPORTER and ST..
Louis Republic, he tells us the Davis
City Rock Crusher Co. has put in big
power crusher at the quarry on his farm
which will be in full operation this
week, affording employment to large
number of men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

DR.. w. G. Wheeler on Saturday pur-
chased the news stand owned by E. b.
Kirwin, and has placed his son Charles
in charge Of the business. A full line of
daily papers and magazines will be
carried as well as fine line of candies
and cigars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

A letter from A. D. Sears, who is at
Excelsior Springs, Mo-, for his health,
orders THE REPORTER forwarded to him
and contains the gratifying news that
he is feeling some better than when he
went there and thinks that the mineral
water is doing him great good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

10 the patrons of the Farmers Insur-
ance Co. of Cedar Rapids:
| desire to announce that have pur-
chased the agency Of the above com
pany from J. r. Pease and will continue
the business at the same location, rear
OF Exchange National Bank, under the
firm name of Pease & Pease.
6-tf Lou PEASE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

On account of making some necessary
repairs on the engine the electric light
plant was shut down Sunday night and
the city has been in darkness for several
days. The boys at the light house ex-
pect to be able to turn on the lights
again tonight.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

W.W.Lucas,of Lamoni,who has been in
the employ of the Robinson Heavy Hard
ware Co., of ST. Joe has accepted a posi-
ton with Bowsher &, Biddison in this
city as shipping clerk and stock keeper,
their extensive business requiring the
services Of an expert in this line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Elder A. E. Hatch preached at Morgan
and Woodland the latter part of last
week. He leaves this week for Mus
cotah, kas., and will enter the general
lecture field this winter for the Advent
church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Yesterday forenoon at the court
house Justice Littell married Mr.. Bert
Trisler, of near Leroy, and Miss Jennie
Richmond, daughter of Mr.. James Rich
mond, of Richman township. The
couple were accompanied by Mr.. Roy
Barnett and Miss Ella Richmond Cory
don Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

There will be a meeting Of the Old
Settlers Association held at the office
of f. j. Sankey, on Saturday, Oct. II, at
, o'clock for the purpose of electing
officers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Rev. Chas. w. Reeder will preach at
the Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening. Subject of evening service:
"What is the Difference Between
Modern Card Parties and Gambling?"
All are invited to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

What queer subjects come up for dis
cussion. The other day three or four
men were together when one of them
started a discussion by asking how
many families in Leon spend $1,000 per
year for living expenses. One man
said there were one hundred such fam
lilies, another one said not dozen
and another said not one such family.
BY living expenses would we include
food, clothing,.drink, servants, the cost
of horse and carriage, etc., etc. 1t
would not include taxes or interest or
for any permanent articles or improve
ments. THE REPORTER will not UNDER
take to answer the question.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

The knights of Malta degree was con-
terred on large class of Knights Tenn
lars last Friday evening in this city.
-Four OF the candidates were from Davis
City, Messrs. Carter Scott, Lloyd
Severe, +. j. Horton and Clarence
Frazier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

It was a very beautiful young lady
whom we met at the depot the other
morning and upon approaching her
to get the desired information as to
har past and future movements, such
an expression came into her eyes
as is not often seen in the short span of
human existence. We hadn't said more
than three words when she turned up
on us and said, "What do you wish?"
Upon receiving the answer she replied.
Sir, am not seeking newspaper motor
iety, if We're l would come to you vol
unfairly and tell you all about it,
She turned away with a disdainful
movement, disappearing in the crowd
and we will probably never see her or
her like again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Marshal Chandler arrested Jesse
Adair and Charles White for creating
a disturbance at the opera hall last
Thursday night and when taken before
Mayor Woodland the boys were fined
$500 and costs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

For SALE-40 acre farm in Clarke
county, Iowa, close to r. r. station and
about five miles from Osceola, at bar
gain. Address box 322, Osceola, Iowa. 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

A series of protracted meetings at
Grown Chapel will commence next Mon
day night. Rev. f. II. Fisher will be
there Thursday night to assist with the
meetings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Grant Kider, a farmer 80 years of age
living near Leroy, was brought before
the insane commissioners yesterday and
adjudged insane, being taken to Cla-
rinda on the afternoon train by Deputy
Sheriff Fred Martin. A few months AGO
his son was bitten by a mad dog and it
is supposed worry over this brought on
insanity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Foundry VIM. Kern, the poultry
buyer for Swift & Company, pair Of
nose glasses in leather case, which the
owner can obtain by calling at THE
REPORTER Office and paying for this
notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

The last will of w. B. McDonough
has been filed with Clerk Keller for
probate. 1t is dated Dec. 10, 1896, be-
ing witnessed by S. varga and D. E.
Gatchell, and after providing for the
payment of his just debts he bequeaths
Eall of his property real and personal to
his wife Mary McDonough, and names
her as executor Of the will without
bond.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Mrs. ]. f. Gill was operated on Tues
day afternoon by Drs. Layton, Bowman,
Foxworthy and Eiker, for an ailment of
long standing which has impaired her
health. The patient stood the opera
ton well, and the indications are that
it will result in restoring her to good
health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

The north bound evening passenger
train last Saturday night was delayed
by the engine breaking down few
miles this side of Mt. Ayr, and did not
pass through Leon until 1 o'clock Sun
day morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Edgar M. Leach, of Omaha, general
worker of the Student Missionary De-
partment of the American Sunday
School Union, was in Leon the first of
the week, soliciting pledges for the
work of the Union the coming wear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Edward b. Beck has received notice
of his appointment as rural mail carrier
on route No. 4, running from the Leon
postoffice which will be started Monday,
Nov.2 His brother, Claude Beck, is
named as substitute carrier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Mrs. Hannah Acton, widow of George
Macy Acton has been appointed guar
dian of her minor children, Della, Har-
rison, Mollie, Ollie, Nora and Willie
Acton, her bond being fixed at $50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Kohal are the proud
parents of twin boys which arrived at
their home on the 30th Of September.
They tipped the scales at 49, pounds.
How is that for democracy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

For SALE-Some choice young Buff
Plymouth Rock Cockerels at S1.OO each.
O. E.. HULL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Buy your protrait frames from Swear
engin. A new lot Of very fine frames
just received. Call and see them. 51-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

A party composed of W. J. Sullivan,
A. S. Tharp, Lyss jenkins, Sol Bright,
Henry Fulton, S. w. Keller, Bob Craig,
Harry Stated, Jid WATSON, S. w. Wal
lace, G. M. Ketchan and Mrs. A. l.. Curry
left Tuesday for Chamberlin, s. D., to
look at the county, the intention of the
most of the party being to file home
stead claims if they found something to
suit them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

DR.. Morris, the new dentist has open
ed office in Biggs' block opposite DR..
Foxworthy's Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Kern weighs and tests your cream
and pays for same on daily receipt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Cream Flour made OfN d d IN
No. | hard wheat u ERk
Warranted, sack VssaV
FULTON & MANNING.

Charles E. Toney and Miss Hattie
Ford We're united in marriage at the
clerks Office, yesterday afternoon, the
ceremony being performed by Elder H.
II. Hubbell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

F. M. Smith, son-in-law of James A.
Belvel, was seriously injured a few days
since at Abe Jordan's farm northwest of
town, on which he and his family reside,
by the kick of young mule he was at
tempting to handle. He was struck in
the back by both feet of the animal
with such force that three ribs were
broken just below the left shoulder
close to their junction with the spinal
column and one Of the lower ribs also
fractured. Mr.. Smith was employed by
Mr.. Jordan as a laborer on the farm and
the accident, which will incapacitate
him from work for a long while, is a
very serious one for him. -Lineyille
Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Somehow it is hard to look up to and
admire a man who takes little short
steps.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. T. formerly of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Sermons in the M. E. Church next
Sunday will be of special character.
In the morning Rev. w. B. Thompson,
the Presiding Elder, will preach and adj
minister the Lords Supper. In the
evening the pastor will preach, and the
subject Of the sermon will be, "a Vic
ious Penknife". Sunday School and Ep-
worth League at usual hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

WANTED Two live, wide-awake men
in this county, as local statesmen during
winter season. Liberal terms. Address
DIES MONIES NURSERY Co.
4-4t* Des Moines, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
G. w. HOFFMAN, President.

Hopeville, small town in the west
part of Clarke county, petitioned for the
establishment of it's star route from
Murray, the railroad town ten miles
north after trying rural free delivery
route for year. 1t was granted and
the rural delivery abolished.
G. M. Axes and wife have moved into
their hotel property, Hotel Denison, and
will conduct a first-class dollar day
house. Mrs. Axes will have personal
management Of the house which insures
that everything will be neat and clean
and the table cannot be beat at any
dollar a day hotel in Iowa.
The Leon High School foot ball eleven
went down to Davis City Saturday to
play the Davis City team, but found
when they reached that city that they
were to go against the first team, COM
posed of players much heavier and
older, the result being our boys were
defeated by a score of 66 to 0.
Last week David McCutchan placed a
15c local in THE REPORTER advertising
II head Of horses for sale, and on Satur-
day he came in and ordered it discon-
tinued as he had that morning sold all
the horses to a man who saw the little
adv. and came and looked at them.
This is fair sample Of what REPORTER
advertising does.
Osceola's police force received tel
phone message Monday night to arrest
and detain quartette of two girls and
two young men who were heading for
Osceola in one seated buggy. They
arrived ip osceola at four o'clock Tues
day morning and Deputy Marshall Egg
gleston promptly arrested them. Their
names were Misses Sadie Adair and
Halle Osborn and d. G. Negley and
Homer Tolbert. The girls were fifteen
or sixteen years of age, not very pre-
possessing, one still wearing summer
straw hat. The boys were little older.
The team were tough looking bronchos,
hitched to an old one seated rig. 1t
was little difficult to find any special
purpose in the escapade. The girls
were held until brother and another
relative came after them Tuesday noon.
-Osceola Sentinel.
During the absence of Mr.. and Mrs.
|. N. Clark the girls of the G. L. S. Club
of which Misses Ophie and Frances are
members, took advantage of the occasion
and spent Saturday night and Sunday
at their home. The evening until late
hour was spent in various games.
Sunday morning about nine O'Clock the
group of girls tlocked down the stairs to
breakfast and quite surprised their hos
tess by the borrowed apparel in which
they presented themselves, but they
certainly did justice to the good thugs
before them and whether it was this
that prompted them to stay for dinner
and supper we do not know, however,
they did stay and declared that Miss
Frances cannot be eNceIIed in knowing
just what are the best things to eat and
to cook them, and hope that they again
will have the pleasure that Misses
Ophie and Frances afforded them by
their royal entertaining
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

The marriage of Mr.. George Warnock
to Miss Nina WATSON is announced to
take place this evening at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jid
WATSON over in Decatur county. The
wedding will be a quiet home affair,
only the nearest friends and relatives
having been invited. The young couple
are both members of prominent and
respected families of that neighborhood,
the groom being the son of Mr.. Lewis
Warnock, and their prospects of success
and happiness in travelling life's jour
ney together are bright indeed. The
Tribune takes occasion to wish them in
advance all kinds of felicity and good
fortune.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Scott Jones, the cowboy evangelist,
who has been very successful with his
revival meetings, passed through Leon
Friday going to Pleasanton, where he
commenced series of meetings that
evening. His meetings everywhere at
tract unusual attention, his peculiar
style drawing large crowds at every
meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

If you want farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms 90 to e. j..
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Rev. ]. E. Mellinger, of Gravity, will
preach at the Advent church in this
city next Sunday morning and evening.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
to attend these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Lost Pair of nose glasses in leather
case in north part Of Leon. Finder will
receive reward by leaving them at The
REPORTER Office. 71t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

For RENT-S0 acres in Center town
ship. Call on H. Rambo 3-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

DR.. o. W. Fcxworthy was called to
Van Vert Monday in consultation with
DR.. M. Phelps in the case Of little
child of John Golfers who is suffering
from stomach trouble in an aggravated
form
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

am now ready to grind corn, corn
meal and chop feed, either for cash or
toll at my poultry house on east side OF
square.
14-tf J. L. METER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

A lazy man can never know the Joy
of we'll earned rest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Tone Bros. coffees. l5c
zoe and Csc. Makes a
strong cup with fine
flavor.
FULTON & MANNING.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

If you are interested in .Angora goats
YOU should attend the big sale of Eddy
Bros. at Osceola, on Wednesday, Oct.
18th, when they will offer their entire
herd Of 500 head. There is nothing that
will equal a herd of Angora goats when
it comes to clearing brush land, and
those who have used them have made
good money out of the enterprise. 7-1t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Work now, you can rest after you are
dead.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

The first issue of the Decatur County
Republican, Icons new paper, made it's
appearance last Friday. cit is neatly
printed and5is quiteaiberally patronized
By Leon merchants Se The editors an
nounce they will support the entire re-
publican ticketg including "the men
nominated by the, men who own the
other republican paper, and hire a man
to run it,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

For SALE-One Coles Hot Blas1
heater, one Round Oak heater.
f. G. NIULL1NNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Lincoln j. Carriers Fast Mail Co.
we're greeted with good house, con-
sidering the weather, at Van Werden's
opera house last Thursday night, and
the play seemed to please the large
audience. 1t is, filed with thrilling
climaxes, and is deliberately staged.
The engine and full sized train was a
decided novelty, and was heartily APP
plauded.
The season of public sales is now on
and THE REPORTER makes speciality of
printing sale bills. We print bills on
paper, MANILA cards or cloth, just as
you desire, and always get out an at
tractive bill which assists in drawing a
crowd to your sale. We also give free
motto of the sale in THE REPORTER which
places it in nearly every home in De-
catur county. Bring in your sale bills
and we will do the rest. 8-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

For SALE-Lots in Finley's addition,
brick building, corner Main and Com
mercial streets. 1 good milk COW and l
yearilng 1892 Jersey heifer. 3-tf
G.. p. FINLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Kern wants your cream.
If you have cream to sell take it to
Kern.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

The Leon High School foot ball eleven
went down to Davis City Saturday to
play the Davis City team, but found
when they reached that city that they
were to go against the first team, COM
posed of players much heavier and
older, the result being our boys were
defeated bY score of 6f to 0.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Barred Plymouth Rock chickens for
sale. Milo MOORE,
6-tf J. II. HoFFHINEs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

All who are interested in the dairy
business should see Kern.
Three old comrades were examined by
the Leon pension board yesterday.
$40 acres pastur and stock field for
sale.
6-tf C. f. GARDNER.
For SALE 10 Duroc Jersey mail pigs
for sale. III. A. HALvERSoN,
7-4t* Crown, Iowa.
Single Fire Pot Heaters warm the
floor instead of the ceiling. The kind
sold by G. f. MILLS.
Eddy Bros. will sell 500 head of
Angora goats at public auction at
Osceola on Wednesday, Oct. 18th. 7-1t*
| have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
2O-tf l. N. MCDoNoUGH, LEON, la.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
A Good Cabman.

From the London Chronicle.
 Few people praise the cabman as courteous gentleman; so it is all the more gratifying to find a correspondent choos- ing him, as Calverley chose the organ grinder, for encomium as a change" Last Monday night our correspondents sister was waiting for a Stoke Newington omnibus her three-year-old child was with her. All the passing onnibuses were full. But a cabman, seeing her futile efforts, asked if she wanted to go to Stoke Newington, and then invited her to get inside. But your charge is such lot" said the woman Don't you worry" replied the cabman I'm going that way. tand I've had enough of 1t, to- day. My wife has told me what a job it Is 10 get a bus on a wet night" And he drove her to her door for nothing. Our correspondent thinks this true story should be told to prove that some cab men are gentlemen We agree with him.