The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
IT Is A GRAND SUCCESS
Bio Crowds are in Attendance and
Everybody is Having a Good
Weather is Fine.

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Weather is Fine.
+ For once the weather man seems to be
satisfied with the rain sent to this
country last week, and has apparently
made up his mind to give us good
weather for the reunion this week, and
Judging from the attendance yesterday
all records will be broken in regard to
the attendance.
A visit to the grounds shows beau
tiful sight, the committee having made
several improvements OH the grounds
this year, and the heavy rains of last
week washed all dust and trash from
the grounds so they are as clean and
hard as rock. The speakers stand is
located little farther north of where it
was last year, and is considerably larg
er. The camp ground is dotted with
white tents, filled with jolly campers
who are bent on having q grand good
time.
On Midway there are not quite as
many stands as last year, when there
were so many that they did not make
money, and those who have concessions
this year will certainly break to, the
good. There are several paid attrac-
tions on the grounds, mechanical
wonder show, electric theatre, snake
show and gypsy camp, besides fakirs of
all descriptions with little things to in
duce people to spend their money. No
gambling games of any kind are allowed
on the grounds. A merry-go-round
amuses the little people and some of
the big ones. There is plenty of amuse-
ment for everybody.
Hoadley's Garden Grove band Of 18
pieces resplendent in their new uni
forms are furnishing music each day.
On Friday there will be two bands, the
famous Corydon band of "a pieces hav-
ing been engaged for the 111th Alaska
celebration. A colored jubilee quartet
from Des Moines, the best colored sing
ers ever in Leon, are also assisting each
day with good music.
Ball games are scheduled for each day
sSat the reunion grounds between some Of
!. HE best clubs 81 seuther M &.
One good inp npr,venent ttlkliiss llis syear 4,
the eating house conducted by the lad
les of the Christian church who are
serving fine meals for Is cents, which is
a grand accommodation to the public.
Yesterday was old settlers day, and
from early morning there was steady
stream of teams coming to the grounds,
an enormous crowd being present. The
speaker of the day was Congressman
Walter ]. Smith, of Council Bluffs, who
delivered splendid Grafton which
greatly pleased the large audience who
gathered to hear the address. After his
address the old settlers put in the time
with numerous short speeches and re-
newing acquaintance with friends from
various parts of the county.
To-day is Old Soldiers day, and their
principal speakers will be Rev. S. H.
Hedrick, who delivers his lecture on
"Shiloh" and Chaplain Jesse Cole, of
Marshalltown, will speak on "Four
Years to the Front" In the evening
there will be an old time camp fire,
stories, songs, etc. A full program of
the day is published elsewhere.
Tomorrow, 111th Alaska day, will of
course be the big day of the reunion for
this organization of jolly fellows have
made elaborate preparations to furnish
fun and amusement, for the people who
will be their guests on this big day.
Governor Cummins and Mayor Brenton,
of Des Moines, will both be here with
out fail, and their addresses will be
worth coming to hear. Many people
have never heard a governor of Iowa
speak, and this will be a golden oppor-
tunity to let the children see and hear
the governor. There will be something
doing all day long, including grand
parade to the grounds at o'clock, and
a magnificent display of fireworks in the
evening.
Break away from work and cares and
come to Leon and have a good time for
once in your life.
OLD SOLDIERS DAY
At sunrise salute of 13
guns and reveille by Bugle
and Drum Corps.
9:30 a. M. sounding of Assembly by
Bugle and Drum Corps. War
songs by Colored Glee
Club. Music by the Band.
1880 a. m.--Address by Comrade S. H.
Hedrick, subject "The Bat
tie of Shiloh" illustrated
by chart.
1900 noon Dinner.
1870 p. n.-Sounding of the Assembly.
Music by Band. Songs by
Ink