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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Consign your horses now for the big
sale of the Leon Horse Co. at Leon on
Saturday April 4th; it will be the biggest
sale yet, with more foreign buyers here
than ever before. Consign your horses
and mules for this sale,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Mrs. c. E. Gardeners music class gave
another of their popular class recitals at
her residence Tuesday evening. We
were unable to be present, so cannot
give detailed account of the program
but from past experience we can say
that those who heard it had an enjoyable
evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

When in Leon get your warm meals
and hot and cold lunches at Detrick's
restaurant. They have everything in
season, cooked in the best style. Oysters
served in all styles, and the finest line
OF confectionery, fruit, cigars and to
bacco in the CITY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The REPORTER editor was able to get
down to the office Monday for the first
time in two weeks, but we are now able
to attend to some business. We expect
to leave next Thursday accom- panied by
our better half for ten day trip to
Texas with the Iowa Editorial excursion
in the hope that a short vacation will
allow us to recuperate,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Last Friday and Saturday we're gala
days for the ladies of Leon and vicinity,
the occasion being the spring millinery
openings at the millinery stores of
Leon. The display of new hats and
bonnets was quite elaborate, and would
do credit to many larger cities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Remember the date of the next big
horse and mule sale, Saturday, April 18th,
and consign anything you have to sell
for this sale. A large number of buyers,
who have big contracts to fill, will be
here and prices will range high.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

John N. Gates eldest boy fell from
the arm of chair Sunday and sustained
a broken arm. DR.. Reed was hurriedly
summoned, adjusted the fracture and
the little patient is getting along nicely.
DAVIS City Lariat,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The ladies of the Rathbone Sisters
rendered a reception to the ladies and
gentlemen who assisted in the produc-
ton of their play, ''Uncle RUDE" a
short time ago, at the X. P. hall Satur.
day evening, Refreshments were served
and general good time enjoyed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

w. H. Jenkins has torn down the old
barn on the block south of his resi-
dence, known as the Ed K. Pitman
property, and will erect three houses on
the block for rent, something that is
badly needed in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The double window in the court
room just behind the Judges chair has
been torn out and the wall plastered up
by order of the judges, as they inyari-
ably catch cold while holding court in
Leon. There has been some pretty
strong talk of the judges refusing to
hold court in the building, and if they
do the county will have to rent build
ing for court room.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

James Miller director of District No. 8,
Eden township, has contracted with
Miss Anna Tabler to teach a four
months spring term of school.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

For RENr-A small house at Leon with
fruit and garden if taken soon. Will
rent for $3.50 per month. Address Box
355, Davenport, Iowa. 31.3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Miss Esther jackson one of the
teachers at the south school has filed
her resignation with the board. Her
successor has not yet been elected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Mrs. Kate Brown is pleased to an
nounce TO the ladies of Leon that she
has been fortunate enough to secure the
sole agency for the MADAM Duval
Toilet Articles" and requests the ladies
to call and receive free treatment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26
Commission Horse and Mule Sale al
Leon, Saturday, April 4th.

The Leon Horse Co., who have been
so successful with their monthly horse
sales, will hold the next sale on Satur-
day, April 4th, and they expect to sell
at least $50 head of good horses and
mules. One man has already consigned
a car load of horses from Kellerton for
this sale, and the buyers Of the company
are out every day buying horses and
mules for this sale, and have now in
their stables large number of extra fine
horses and mules. A number of buyers
have notified the company that they
will be here for this sale, and the com.
pany will positively sell none of their
stock prior to the sale day. The sale
will be held in the morning and after
noon, and will commence promptly at
the hours advertised. From 10 to 1l:30
in the morning and from l to p. m.
If you have horses or mules 10 sell this
is your opportunity for it will be the
biggest and best sale they have ever
held and they have had some cracker
jacks. Make arrangements early to con.
sign your stock as it will be sold in the
order it is consigned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

For Sale-5 acres of land joining Roe
Casters sand bank. Price per acre
$500. J. r. CoNREY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

For SALE-One hundred thousand
#, native lumber. Will trade for good
young stock of any kind.
j. l.. MCCUTCHAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Detrick's restaurant is the popular
place in Leon for warm meals and lunch
es. The best of everything to eat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The indications are that the commits
sion sale of horses and mules at the sale
of the Leon Horse Co, at Leon on Satur-
day. April 9TH, will be the biggest sale
yet. Its hummer with lots of BUYERS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The McClelland Cigar Co. have moved
their wo1kroom into the rear rooms
over w. p. Clark & Co.'s grocery store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Just received-A stock of carpet felt.
Will protect carpets from moths. Sold
by G. F. Fransham &Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The ladies of the NJ. E. exchange
which sells every Saturday such delic-
ious home cooking, have decided to
donate the entire proceeds of the sales
on Saturday of this week to the Chris
tan church to assist them with the new
church they propose to build this sum-
mer. 1t is fraternal movement which
will tend to bring the two churches in
close touch. On this day they will have
an exceptionally fine line of cakes, pies,
cookies and all kinds of cooked dishes
and the patronage of the public is
asked.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Bring in your gasoline stove and have
it repaired before the warm weather sets
in. 3l.lt FARQUHAR BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Most of the leading merchants of
Charlton will close their stores hereafter
at $50 o'clock each evening except Sat.
urday,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

DR.. Morris, the new dentisth has opened
office in Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox.
Worthy's office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

j. P. Layton is again seriously ill with
his old trouble heart disease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Two things you want to do. Get your
harness dipped and buy American wire,
Silt BowsHER q BIDD1soN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The Leon Club gave one of their pop
ular social dances at their club rooms
last Friday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Buy your large window glass and
putty Of 9. F. Fransham 4 Son, the
lumbermen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

A New York man says that he has
come to the conclusion that no man can
be patriot today "unless he is strenu-
Gus, gets married and raises children"
The World suggests that the man who
gets married and raises children these
days need not trouble himself as to his
strenuous qualifications. They will be
taken for granted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

When you want an enjoyable and
fragrant smoke try Little SquaW cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The Little Squaw is the best five cent
cigar sold in Leon. 1t is made by the
Benefel Cigar Co. and smokers say it's
nraat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

S. A. Gates is hobbling around on
crutches suffering from an aggravated
attack of rheumatism in his left leg.
He suffers severely and we know how to
sympathize with him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

An additional rural mail route run.
ming out from Weldon will be establish
ed April lst, the length of the route be.
ing 229 miles, area covered II square
miles, population served 400.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

He only really aspres to the nights
of holiness who walks in the depths of
humility,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26
Silt
parold Roofing.

Best thing known for fiat roofs, porch.
es, decks, etc. Will not rust or rot and
is practically fire proof. Sold by c. F.
Fransham & Son, the lumbermen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

For SALE-A few settings of choice
Plymouth Rock eggs. w. H. HAzLErr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Assistant Agent Lowe, at the @ depot,
has moved his family to this city from
Ottumwa, and will occupy the Steve
Grouse cottage near the south school
building.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

l have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
20tf In. McDoNouGH, Leon, La.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

A good play st low prices, presented
by capital company, has. made Isl
Perkins one of the few successful
shows on the road during the past sea.
son. 10, 20, 80 and SO cents are small
sums, and when expended to witness a
pleasing performance, general satisfac-
tion results. The company comes to
Van Werden's opera house Thursday
evening, March 26, heralded in every
particular as being AL, and packed
house is anticipated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The Easter bennett is the next pretty
thing on the list.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

For sALE-Good fresh Jersey COW.
See Elwood Osborn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Edward Johnson, a young farmer
twenty EIGHT years of age, was brought
before the insane commissioners Tues
day, raving maniac, it being necessary
to use force to control. He first showed
symptoms of insanity three or four days
ago, and it is supposed to be the result
of religious excitement and worry over a
quarrel he had with neighbor. He
showed disposition to injure others
and was very violent. The commission
ers ordered him taken to the asylum at
Clarinda, to which place he was taken
yesterday by Sheriff Martin and j. w.
Honnold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

HIIed, but recorders have not been 50 lucky.
AT this time we show probably the best
assortment of these fabrics to be found in
the county and please notice the prices
are unchanged, notwithstanding the mark
up down east We advise early selection,
it might save disappointment
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

The demand for
Examines V ollie S,
Mistrals and other
open weave dress
goods has been SO
great that they are
growing scarce. Our
first orders for these
goods have all been
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

upwards OF rs styles. Prices are all
marked IN plain figures and range from
soc to 5000 per pair.
We have just received IS new de-
slgnes IN Portiers in the popular colors.
Price S2.25 to $500 pair.
We carry probably the largest assort-
Of shades in the county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Ii you want farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms go to e. J..
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
Leon Home Nurseries in good condi.
ton. We are heavily stocked on apple
and peach trees and will give special in.
ducements to commercial orchards.
Have general line of the finest stock
ever handled for spring trade, which
will open up April LIST.
W. A. GARRETT.
w. K. Green, prominent farmer of
the north part of the county, died at
his home near Van Vert Friday after
noon from stroke of paralysis. He
was buried at Van Vert Sunday after
noon. Mr.. Green had been in poor
health for some time, and was excused
as member of the grand jury at the
January term of court on account of
sickness.
While Henry Axes and his son were
coming to town one day last week with
a small load Of hay pulled by four
horses, they got stuck in the big mud
hole on Main street, west of the @ de-
pot, and it took six horses and about 80
men to pull the wagon and jag of hay
: out of the mud. This place is the
worst mud hole ever seen in this county.
The coming attraction at Van Wer-
denis opera house tonight, March 26, il
the Justly celebrated comedy drama,
Isl Perkins,. The exchanges from the
cities where this play has been present.
ed have nothing but good things to say
of the production. Its author has Ger.
tainly struck the popular chord, for
among the American people the quaint
Yankee character is ever a source of
amusement.
The safe in Arnold & Sigler's coal
office was burglarized some time between
Saturday night and Monday morning,
but the burglars only secured 1892, as
A. M. Pryor who was in charge of the
Office Saturday deposited all the money
about 5 O'Clock, an unusual thing, but
as there was. quite sum on hand he
thought it safer in the bank. He says
ne locked the safe when he went home,
and Monday when the safe was opened,
it was locked, but the cash drawer had
been smashed with a hammer and the
money it contained taken, after which
the broken pieces of the box were laid
carefully in the bottom of the safe, the
door shut and combination turned. 1t
is quite evident the work was done by
local talent. and by some one familiar
with the Office,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26
At, llIll1rst'S

Our curtain section is
on the second floor with
the carpets and shades,
etc. The line is very
comprehensive and is so
arraigned that visitors
to this department can
see the entire assortment
Of lace curtains in a very
short time and we show
STYLES Prices are oil
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

G. B. Daugherty, proprietor of the
Leon Bus and Dray Line, has accepted a
position as manager of a $4,000 acre
ranch owned by a big mining syndicate
near Mine La Motto. Mo-, and will leave
with his family next Monday to take
charge. The position is an important
one and carries with it splendid salary.
We are indeed sorry to see Mr.. Daugh-
erty leave Leon. He has given the city
the best bus and dray line in southern
Iowa, and has invested several thousand
dollars in the business. He will not
dispose of his interests here, having en-
ployed Mr.. q. 9. Little as manager, and
the business will be conducted as here
tofore in tirst-class manner, and Mr..
Daugherty respectfully asks that tbs
patronage of the people Of Leon be con.
tinued as it has in the past.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Mullinnix last Saturday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Alden Peck, who for number of years
resided in Morgan township this county,
was killed last week at Leadville, Color
ado, by falling down shaft in a mine,
fracturing his skull. His remains will
reach Des MONIES to-day, and he will be
buried in that city tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Mr.. Peck was brother
of the late Hiram Peck who died near
Woodland few months ago. He had
resided at Leadville for about eight
years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

There was cutting ARRAY at Grand
River Saturday night, but the particulars
are very hard to obtain, as no one seems
to want to tell anything about it. 1t is
said that VIM. A. Mcintosh was sleeping
in Chapman's billiard hall and a crowd
of young fellows came in and created a
disturbance, during which Mcintosh was
struck over the head with a billiard cue
and was also stabbed in the back. 1t is
claimed George Overholtzer did the cut.
ting and the grand jury is investigating
the case.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26
Carpets, Rugs and Mattings.

this week before Friday you'll
pick from
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Isl Perkins,, one Of tie brightest
comedy.dramas of the season, will &C.
cupy the boards at Van Werden's opera
house tonight. A novel street parade
will be given. Judging from the favor
able criticisms the company has receiv-
ed from the press generally, a pleasant
evening is in store for Leon playgoers.
At the title indicates, the play is Of the
rural stamp, with an honest-hearted,
shrewd, good-natured "Rube' as the
hero. Sam Burton and Lille Coleman,
who assume the title roles, are consider
ed the best Yankee character imperson.
ato1s on the American stage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Ii you want a 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, 1903-03-26

The Decatur County Medical Society
will meet at DR.. Foxworthy's office, in
Leon, Iowa, at O'Clock p. m. Friday,
March 81, 1903, for an afternoon and
evening session. Arrangements will be
made for the annual picnic, dues will be
collected, and certificates of member
ship given to those desiring to attend
the State Societies, after which the fol-
lowing program will be carried out:
Diabetes Mellitus its Complications and
Treatments. &. Trimble, Pleasanton. Iowa,
A paper. title not yet known-F. Wesley
Sells. Osceola. Iowa.
The Subject of Obstetrics-J. E, Snyder
Weldon. Iowa.
The Physicians Duty to the Enceinte Wo.
man-O W. Foxworty, Leon, Iowa.
The 1nfectiousness OF Tuberculosis-J. b.
Horner, Lamont, Iowa.
OFFICERS.
E. Warren Doolittle. presldent-Garden
Grove, Iowa.
F. A. Bowman, vice president-Leon, Iowa.
Enos Mitchell, treasurer-W eldon. Iowa.
b. L. Eiker. secretary Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

Smart spring styles
in the great SELF line
don t cost you a cent
more than the any
old don't know, who
made 'em kind. They
cost less to start
with than MANY other
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-26

makes and they are certainly the cheap
est per annum shoes you can put your feet
into. We are here to show the goods at
your convenience and are glad to have
you come whether you are buying or not.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-08-13
WOODS o. TIE Northwest


Nowhere else in the world is there
such a forest as this. A few steps in
any direction from the roads Of the
loggers bring one at once to the pri-
meval wood.
Turn to the north. A thousah4 and
five hundred miles you may wander,
if you will, and never escape the en-
closing silences of this wood. Across
the British possessions, through end
less reaches of mountains, snow
capped, inaccessible, and onward to
Alaska, nothing but trees and trees
cedar, fir, hemlock. pine. spruce.
Turn to the south. For a thousand
miles of Sierra, through tho heart of
California, where grows the sequoia,
the monarch among trees, to the very
deserts of the Mexican border, and
you win find this forest still covering
all the hills, thick, silent and all but
undisturbed. A continent long is this
wood, facing the Pacific, here 200
miles wide, from the waters edge
across the nights of the Cascade and
the Sierra, there narrowing to a thin,
struggling, yet persistent growth
along the mountain tops.
This tree before you, rising $50
feet in air, straight and strong, thick
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-08-13
LAWS $500 YEARS OLD

Light upon the age of human laws
is furnished by a slab of black stone
unearthed at Persepolis last year by
J.. de Morgan, an antiquary working
for the French government, says the
New York World. The monument con-
tains a picture of King Hammurabi
receiving his laws from the seated
sun god Samas.
Hammurabi has been $500 years
dead, but his code doesn't seem so
old fashioned. 1t recognizes the
widows thirds" of her husbands real
estate. The custom of making wills
was already established. A man could
not directly will his property out of
the family. If he wished to benefit a
stranger to the blood" he had first
to adopt him.
The husband could leave his proper
ty to his wife, and she could leave it
to such of her children as she chose,
but not to her brothers. Moreover. a
father could leave a marriage portion
to a daughter vowed to religion, and
her brothers had no claim on the
property.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-08-13

The eomplexity of the law of
riage settlements point to a state Of
civilization like that of modern so
ciety. Save in exceptional circum-
stances only one wife was legal.
Slavery existed, but marriage between
slaves n free ome was recog-
nized; and if the slaves wife lived
under the roof Of his master, that
master acquired no rights over her or
her property. The issue of the mar
riage were apparently free, and en-
joyed all rights of citizens.
Adopted son gained rights only to
personal property. Votaries or vestal
virgins were allowed to marry by dep
uty and had wives property rights.
So in Roman law a vestal virgin, in
order to enable the temple to receive
legacies, was assumed to have three
children.
This $500 year old code has an
elaborate law of agency and provis-
ions for labor regulations, but did not
recognize murder as a crime. 1t was
merely a question of damage. payable
to the relatives.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-08-13

coated with brown bark, it's mighty
base setting firmly in the earth, its
roots gripping deep, was growing be-
fore Columbus saw America. Five
hundred years has it been standing
there raising its head to the sky
What storms has it cent before:
under what ages Of sunshine has It
gained strength; what lightning
strokes have threatened It, what
sweeping fresl And still it stands
with the sublime majesty of age and
strength. fearful Of nothing-and the
sound of axes knocking in the valley
below!
But long before the seed of this
hoary giant was sown in the wind
forests were old on these hills. For
$4,000 years and more have these
mountains been forest-clad, n for
est rising in 500 years from youth to
maturity, sinking away in ripe old
age, and giving room to another gen.
Grafton of trees. Deep in the earth
to-day lie some of these ancient for
ests, changed by slow chemistry
Of the ages into coal, and now at last
beginning to give out for men the
sunshine which they stored up cen
turtles before the beginning of his
tory.-Century Magazine.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1903-08-13
c~HINFAYNE.

OF all useless things, commend us
to the bluff that did not go.
Men who are without ambition are
simply on a level with the dulpt
beasts.
People who are ready to fight are
either let alone or tackled in dead
earnest.
Women will a 10 nirt when men
become too localized to assist in tae
pastime.
The horse that was never beaten is
a dangerous proposition to venture
your money on.
Generally speaking. it is more cheer.
ing to be somewhat ill-treated th6n
entirely forgotten.-"Uncle Dick" in
Milwaukee Sentinel.