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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29

quarter and at apogee. This period
during its opening stages will bring
change to quite warm for the season,
the barometer will fall to unusually low
readings, and heavy storms of rain,
wind and thunder will speedily be fol-
lowed by change to sleet and snow, all
winding up with stiff wlntry gales and a
cold wave from the northwest, Much
danger may be apprehended at this and
other February periods, from the gorg-
ing of streams and rivers by sudden
floods and the jamming of moving and
crushing ice. Look for several days of
crisp, freezing weather, after the storms
of this period pass off.
The last three days of the month will
bring return Of general storm condi.
tons, winding up on the 2sth with cleo
trcal disturbances and heavy rains IN
many sections of the country. Upon
the whole, we forecast an unusually
stormy and disagreeable February-a
commingling of Vernal, tropical storms,
with boreal and wintry vi>itations CIV
ing us succession of extreme pertur-
bations, attended by sudden revulsions
of freezing and thawing. To say moth.
ing OF the extra astronomical causes
bearing on this month, the regular an
| nual progress Of solar energy from the
south, combating boreal conditions
from the north is cause for disagreeable
| weather.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29

w. II. Fessler, of Stockton, Mo-, who
Davenport, in Eden township, went to
Garden Grove Saturday to visit few
days with relatives in that vicinity.
VIM. A. Grogan left Monday for Lin
coin, Neb., where he goes to join Bob
Malone, a prominent railroad contractor,
and as soon as spring opens they will go
to Leeds, s. D., to begin work on con-
tract.
B. L. Gale, who sold his barber shop in
this city last week, returned Saturday to
his former home in Grand River. During
his residence in this city Mr.. Gale made
many friends who are sorry to see him
leave.
John R. McPherrin, of Corydon, was a
Leon visitor last Thursday. He has dis
posed of his business in Corydon to his
brother, Grant McPherrin, of Cleartield,
and has accepted a position as travelling
salesman for st. Joe shoe house.
j. N. Gates, the efficient and popular
cashier of the Valley Bank at Davis City,
attended the Knights Templars banquet
in this city last Friday evening, accom-
panied by Mrs. Gates. John has many
warm friends in this city who are alwaya
glad to meet him.
H. D. Harrell, the former popular @. B,
s. G. section foreman in this city, spent a
few hours in Leon Monday on business.
BE now has charge of a section on the
main line at Alton, and likes the main
line work much better. His family are
also greatly pleased with their new home
and all are doing we'll. He tells us that
his son Charles who was formerly en-
ployed as helper at the @ depot in this
city, has had charge of the station at Sid
ney as agent for the past two months.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29
Get the Most
Out of Your Food

You don't and can't if your stomach
is weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest all that is ordinarily taken into it.
1t gets tired easily, and what it fails to
digest is wasted.
Among the signs of weak stomach
are uneasiness after eating, fits of ner-
vous headache, and disagreeable belch-
ing.
81 have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and q
run down condition OF the system, and have
been greatly benefited by its use. ! would
not be without it in my family. / am trou-
bled especially in summer with weak stom-
ach and nausea and find Hoods Sarsaparilla
invaluable" E. B. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
HOODS Jarsaparilla
and Pills
Strengthen and tone the stomach and
the whole digestive system.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29
o. w. FoxWoRThY,M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
-eon, Iowa, Office in Biggs Block
Eacf On nnoc IIDSfa,rS

Obstetrics and diseases OF women and chill.
dren speciality. Night calls not answer q d
except in cases Of obstetrics emergency or for
consultation. Office hours: 10 to II a. M. 9
to 4 D. M. and to $3.50 evenings. Phone No.
4s office and residence, ONCE phone always
accessible,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29
Good Housekeepers

| Use the best. That is why they use Russ
Bleaching Blue. All good grocers, lOc. 23-t4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29

A woman regards every old engage
ment as scalp dangling at her belt
But the men have a different notion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses hav,
been issued by Clerk Keller since ou
last issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-01-29
PURELY Personal.

Persons having friends visiting them or
knowing of strangers visiting in the city
Will confer a great favor upon the Editor
by Informing him either in person or by
note.]
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
WHAT SOCIETY IS DOING.
A Few Brief JottlpGs of Interest Con
cerning Well-known Morristown
Men and Women.

Morristown is daily picking up new
life as September approaches and in a
few weeks time everyone will be home
again, and society as gay as ever.
Already there is a noticeable increase
in the number of carriages at the
depot and around the town in the
mornings, and very soon the season
will reopen at the Golf Club The
Madison avenue places are being
opened one by one, for September
is certain to bring large num-
Der back to enjoy the beauties Of
their own homes. The Vernams,
Swords, Baers, SHADES, Tiers, Foote's
and many others who have found
Watch Hill and Fishers Island so at
tractive this summer will return in a
week or SO and open the season here.
DIR. and Mrs. Henry Bruce McCarroll
are away on a fortnight's visit to Lake
George.
Mrs. Trenor L. Park and her
daughter, Miss Park, who have been
travelling in Europe this summer,
sailed for New York on Wednesday
and will spend the fall at Hill Crest,
their country home at White Plains,
New York.
Edward X. Mills returned this week
from a pleasant trip to Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Brinley are
at their summer home at Belmar, New
Jersey.
Mrs. T. Olney Hill and children
have returned from a ten-days' visit to
the seashore.
Albert H. Vernam. was in town
this week.
DIR. and Mrs. Leslie d. Ward, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Ward and Leslie P.
Ward, who have been spending the
summer abroad, sailed last Saturday
on the Philadelphia for home They
are bringing with them large assort-
ment of modern paintings, besides a
much cherished one of Millet, which
will grealy increase the value of the
doctors already well stocked gallery.
Other Morristonians who will soon
be returning from the other side, are
the Charles #. Cutters, the John O.
III. Pitneys, the Charles Scribners and
the Abram Quick Garretsons.
Miss Collins, who has been visiting
Mrs. James Fontaine Mauray for the
past ten days, leaves tomorrow for
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Low and
their daughter, Miss Bertha, are plan
ming coaching trip for the latter part
of September.
Delaney Kountze has gone to the
Hot Springs Of North Carolina, where
his fiance's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. y.
Marshall Johnston, are at present.
Miss Dana will return from Europe
about the tenth of September.
H. Ward Ford spent few days in
Morristown this week
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
HYMNEAL.

One of the prettiest of home we'd
dings took place at so Hillside place,
Newark, on Wednesday afternoon at 5
O'Clock, when Miss Matte Melroy, of
that city, formerly of this place, was
married to Mr.. Archibald Boyd, also of
Newark. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. William r. Humphrey,
of Kearny. The bride was gowned
in white silk null over white silk, and
carried shower bouquet of white
sweet peas. The bride 'smaid was
Miss Anna Smell, of Arlington, who
wore pink silk null over pink silk. The
groom was in evening dress, and the
best man was Mr.. Harry Boyd, brother
of the groom. The ushers were
Messrs. Russell M. Hixon, of this city,
and Norman Beers, of Lakewood
The house was beautifully decorated
with palms and china asters. The
bridal party marched from the hall to
the parlor, where the ceremony was per-
formed, to the music of the Lohengrin
wedding march played by Mrs. Benja-
min Meeker, of this city. The bride
received many handsome and useful
presents After the ceremony refresh
ments were served, and at about $3.50
O'clock the bridal party left for Wash
ington, D. G.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
THE CLOCK
WON OUT
Wind too Light for the Yachts
to Finish IN the Time
Allowance.
RELIANCE THE BETTER BOAT
In the Last Three Races Shamrock is
Outsailed, Outdrifted and Outgen-
era1ed. Captain Barr and the Re-
lance too Much for Sir Thomas and
his Outfit. Fourth of the Series to be
Sailed Tomorrow.

Yesterdays yacht race turned out
to be race against time, for the Re
lance took the lead from the start in
such a manner as to leave the result in
no doubt.
Captain Barr outgeneraled Captain
Wringle so that when they crossed the
line the Shamrock was handicapped ]
minute and 7 seconds. On the beat
out the Reliance gained II minutes
and increased it all the way home.
As the Reliance drew near the finish
line every effort was made to get over
within the time limit, but it was inn
possible and the race was lost to time
by 6 minutes and 80 seconds.
The official starting time for both
yachts was 11.02. Time at outer mark,
Reliance, 1:55.l5; Shamrock, 2:07.46
When the Reliance crossed the finish
line at 4:38.30 the Shamrock was a
mile and a half behind
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
chnrch Fair at FNlrmount.

"Fairmount against the world for
Great Church Fairs, is what a prom
inent citizen of neighboring town
said, and arrangements for the coming
Biennial Church Fair September and
10, indicate that it will not be an ex-
ception. The Hackettstown and Ches-
ter bands are to furnish the music for
the Great Biennial Fair to be held
near the residence of l.. p. Salter,
September and 10. Force, of Glen
Gardner is to furnish the ice cream at
the fair.
DR.. Smith S sermon on the Heavenly
Recognition was well received by q
large congregation last Sunday morn
ing, We understand the pastor is to
give another discourse on the same
subject in the near future.
1t is certainly an interesting sight
to look over the large congregations
Of young people at the Presbyterian
Church Sunday evenings, and the Doc
tor is giving them some very practical
and instructive sermons, which all
would do well to remember and carry
into practice,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
Coal to Advance September LIST

Now is the time to buy. The fact
thatthe wholesale coal dealers through
out the country have been each month
raising the price to the local coal
dealers l0c per ton is a fact that is
openly known by the public, and one
which the public, and one which the
coal men do not try to conceal. The
local coal dealers of M0rriStown have
only increased the price of coal 25c. per
ton since May LIST, but each month
they are being made to pay lOc. more
a ton for coal until the first OF Sep
tember.
When seen by a representative Of
the Chronicle Mr.. George IL. Dali
rymple, yice-president of the ID. H.
Co said Yes, it is true that we are
paying soc. per ton more for coal now
than we we're in the spring, and have
only advanced the price of coal here in
town 25c. per ton" When asked the
question CTS it true that coal will take
another advance September lSt, 1903 2"
Mr. Dalrymple replied: / certainly
think it will, and the people in general
should not feel it as they have all had
the opportunity to buy. II you have
watched our advertisements carefully,
you will see that we have advised
everybody to buy and be on the safe
side so that when the advance comes
the people will not feel it. II anysof
your readers have put off buying coal,
1 say, Tell them to buy before Septem-
Der iSt.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
DAMAGED BY WIND AND RAIN.

Tuesdays severe storm. Circus Tent
Blown Down. Culvert Overlooked.
The storm that passed over this city
last Tuesday afternoon was the most
severe this season. The wind was very
high and in some places uprooted trees.
The rain came down in torrents and
the city culyert on Morris street over
flowed as usual and caused much dam
age to the gardens and yards of those
living near. The street department
sent a man down after the rain ceased
and cleared away the debris. William
Wheaton probably suffered most from
the faulty culvert. The water inun-
dated his garden. destroying the corn
beans and vegetables he had growing
The circus cent on King street where
the Red Men gave their entertainment
was damaged to some extent. The top
Of the main tent was torn and the
dressing-tent blown down, but was put
up again in time for the evening per-
Torrance.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
CIRCUS'S FINANCIAL TROUBLES
Lawyers Called In TO smooth Things
over. VIII Not Be Able to FIJI
Engagements at Present.

The amateur circus given by the Mo-
huscowungie Tribe of Red Men, of this
city, was not financial success. 1t
was, however, a grand success SO far as
experience goes in the circus business,
and the benefits thus derived will un-
queStionably be of great value in the
future. So far as the Red Men are
concerned they did the very best they
could, and are to be congratulated.
The amateur acts were good and in
many instances worked up well. The
professional parts were also pleasing.
Some trouble was experienced on the
closing night of the show. After the
main performance representative Of
a Mr.. Kunkelly, who claimed owner
ship of the tent and amateur costumes,
presented an assignment signed by
A. A. Duchemin, the manager of the
circus, and warned the Red Men not
to pay the full amount of the contract
with Mr.. Duchemin of 800.
Lawyers we're sought and after the
fashion Of the clowns fight in the
sawdust ring legal battle commenced.
Matters were finally adjusted, but not
altogether satisfactory. The owner of
the circus paraphernalia ordered the
tents taken down and sent to New
York. The performers grew anxious
and struck for their money. They
were paid, at least so far as we know,
although they remained in Morristown
for several days.
Duchemin had contracted to go to
Boonton yesterday under the auspices
of a tiremen's organization, and to
Hackettstown on Monday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28

"Reddy" Burke, who has been stop
ping with Sheriff Ryerson for some
time, managed to get some red eye''
into his system last Saturday and had
to be taken back to his cell by main
force. He was a "trusty' and was
working on the court house lawn wher
one of his friends presented him will
an allopathic dose Of moonshine
"Reddy" soon found the county
grounds too small for him and he
started on tour up Western avenue
The sheriff was notified and with the
help of a few kind friends he soon hac
"Reddy" again behind the bars.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
Their Annual Excursion was a
Success. Beautiful Day,
Perfect Arrangements.
MILLS CAPTURES FIRST PRIZE
CLAIMS, Lobsters and Chickens in Great
Profusion. The Big Ocean-Going Tug
Dewitt c.. WINS Carried seventy War;
dens and Guests to Willett's Point
Where They Feasted. special Car
and Good Time.

Wednesday was clam day for the
Fire Wardens, Their only thought
from the rising of the sun to the going
down of the same wasCLAMs 1t was
their annual outing and target shoot,
and they started early for Willett s
Point, leaving Morristown on the 7.12
a. m. train and returning on the 9.15
train in the evening. The day was all
that could be desired and the arrange
ments were perfect
On their arrival at Hoboken they
found the tug " Dewitt G. Twins =, of
the Moran Towing Company, waiting
for them, and after giving them sail
up Long Island Sound returned to the
Point, where the elambake was held at
Garrison's Hotel.
The " bake was a work of art and
the quantity of CLAIMS, Holsters and
chickens consumed was simply amaz-
ing. Where they put them all was
past comprehension, but they got away
with them and thus far no evil effects
have been reported.
Before the eat the target shoot
was held-frst the guests and then the
Wardens. John NJ. Mills won the first
prize for the guests and Bert" Piper
won the Wardens' prize. On the first
round Mills was tied with James Boli-
tho for first prize, each having 13,
and in shooting it off Mills won with a
score of 10 to Boitho's 8. For the
Wardens' prize, f. Schmidt tied Piper,
each making II, but in shooting off
Piper scored 13 to Schmidt's 9.
There were about seventy on the ex-
cursion and every man Of the seventy
came home well pleased with his days
outing.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
OBITUARY..
EDWARD osMuN.
(speoial from German valley.l

Edward Osmun, the aged father OF
DR.. L. G. Osmun, of Hackettstown
died at his home on High street last
Friday evening of acute dysentery
Mr.. Osmun was born over seventy-fiye
years ago, and is survived by a widow
one son, DIR. l.. @. Osmun, and one
daughter, Mrs. Rachel Wallen, Of Nor.
ristown. William Osmun, of Flanders
who is eighty-three years old, is ar
only surviving brother The funerai
services were held from his late resi-
dence in Hackettstown on last Tues
day afternoon. Interment was made
in the Hackettstown cemetery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28

e. Il. Annual Convention at Orange.
The seventeenth annual convention
of the New Jersey State Christian En-
deavor Union, will be held at Orange,
N. j., on October 18th and 10th.
The Christian Endeavor Union Of
the Oranges and vicinity has been act
i've for some months past in it's pre-
parations to have the convention equal
its predecessor.
Twenty thousand Provisional Pro-
grammes have been printed, and are
being distributed throughout the
State Twenty copies have been sent
to the corresponding secretary of each
society, to dispense among its mem
bers. This programme announces the
names of prominent speakers, includ-
ing Rev. Francis E. Clark, D. d., pres
ident United Society Christian En-
deavor, Boston, Mass; Rev, John f.
Carson, D. D., Brooklyn; Rev. Beniah
L. Whitman, d. D., Philadelphia, Pa;
Rev. Edward P. Ingersoll, D. D., New
York American Bible Society, and Rev.
John II. Wycotf, d. D., Arcot Mission,
India.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
THE SMITH PICNIC AT PEApAcK
Over Four Thousand Smiths Gathered
There Wednesday. Grafton by
Rev. c. II. Won Claim.

The twenty-eighth annual Smith
picnic held in Smith Grove, at Smith
burg, near Peapack, on Wednesday was
a Smith affair throughout. Over four
thousand Smiths were present, all de-
scendants of John Smith who arrived
in America in 1743 and settled in
Hunterdon. The principal feature of
the days outing was an oration by
Rev. G. H. Won Claim pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church ,Bernards-
vile.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
Is Right UP to pate.

A few months ago new shirt-iron-
ing machine was put on the market,
and it is the most perfect machine of
its kind made. 1t irons a shirt bosom
slike you're mother used to do, and
does not look like Chinese laundry
when finished. J. w. Pierson heard
of the machine, examined, bought it
and now has one at work in his Speed
well avenue laundry, where 1T can be
seen.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
Was Collecting Notorious > Photos.

Richard Golden, the merry monarch
Of King Dodo'', receives a great many
letters asking for his photograph, but
he received one the other day from a
western city which was rather unique.
1t read see you are to play at the
opera house here next month, and
make SO bold as to ask for your photo
graph, cabinet size, velox finish. am
making collection Of all the notori-
GUS persons that act in this city and it
would not be complete without yours. Z
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
car Turns over

While drilling at the turntables last
Tuesday night, the Morristown Ex-
press train which leaves here 81
a. m. met with an accident. Engine
driver Day was about to run the bag
gage car on an a side track, when the
brakeman threw the switch causing
the car to upset and tumble into the
ditch. Outside Of a few broken win
dows it was not damaged to any great
eYtant
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
The yacht Race Bulletins.

Through the courtesy Of the Tele-
phone Company and their obliging
operators, the Chronicle was able to
furnish the quickest and most relia-
able news Of the yacht races between
the Reliance and Shamrock III
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
A WEEK AT CAPE MAY.
Special Excursion Tickets via Penn.
sylvania Railroad, Covering Accom-
modations at Principal Hotels.

This is Cape Mays pleasantest peri
od The bathing is splendid and the
climate perfect.
On August 81 and September the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell round-trip tickets to Cape May, in
cluding seven days board at the Stock
ton, Congress Hall, or Chalfonte hotels,
brginning August 81 or September /,
at the low rate from New York OF
S20.25. For further particulars inquire
of the nearest ticket agent.
Tickets will be good going on any
regular train and will have a liberal
return limit. The seven days accom-
modations at the aforementioned ho-
tells must begin on either August 81 OF
September /, and will cover the finest
portion of the season at this delight
full resort.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28

One and 0ne-third fare for round trip
via u, T.. q w. r. r. from Washing
ton, Franklin Furnace and all stations
east to Paterson. Return limit, Sep
tember 2.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28
BEGIN WORK
SEPTEMBER i
Attorney General Decides That
New Boards Take Office
September |
STATE DEPARTMENT In ERROR

Term of oficeof old Boards Of Reg
istry and Election Expire septem-
berI. State Department had thought
the old Boards should hold over
until the 10th, List of Members of
the new Boards.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-08-28

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