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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
SMALLEST IOWA BABY
Her Name is Ruby Belle Kickoff, Is
Four Years Old and Weighs
Only Fifteen Pounds.

Four years-old Ruby Belle Kickoff, of
Clinton, attracts more than the baby's
share of attention. But then Ruby
Belle is an extraordinary baby (though
all babies are extraordinary if their
mothers are to be believed) and hence
is justly entitled to the attention she
receives from strangers. For, though
she celebrated the fourth anniversary
of her birth on January 11th last, she
is now just exactly twenty-five inches
high and weighs fifteen pounds scant,
facts which go a long way in giving
her precedence over other babies in
some respects. When Baby Richoff
toddles down the street everybody
turns around for another look at the
tiny piece Of humanity who despite
her littieness, has an old fashioned look
which challenges attention. For Ruby
Belle is decidedly old-fashioned in her
department when there is company, or
when she is out on the streets, and thus
is on her dignity. Every line on the
tiny face is expressive of wisdom, far in
excess of her years. And though when
in the seclusion of her own home, sur.
rounded by her dolls and play toys,
she prattles in her thin childish voice
about baby things, all these are put
aside when she goes on parade--which
she is very fond of doing-and her de-
pertinent is then quite ladylike.
Baby Ruby Belle is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Richoff, who con-
duct restaurant and fruit stand at
80 South Second street. She was born
January IL, 1899, weighing at the time
of her birth just three pounds, conse-
quently has gained but twelve pounds
in the four years intervening. Though
tiny in the extreme, the child is per-
fectly formed, and she is bright beyond
her years. Physicians who have exam.
ined her say her mind is developed to
an extent rarely known in children
twice her age. Baby Ruby's shoes are
a half size smaller than 90, the smallest
baby shoes manufactured, so her par.
ents have to send to New York for
shoes of special manufacture, made
to order. The remainder of her wear.
ing apparel is made at home, including
her stockings, as hosiery of the size she
requires could of course not be pro.
cured, if doll stockings were not used.
Her hands are nearly as tiny as those of
a new born infant, her features small,
and her hair fine and blonde in color.
She is great eater and was never ill
a day in her life. Her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rick off, have been solicit
ed number of times to travel with
the child in connection with transient
museums and the like, but do not care
to leave home for such life. There
is much speculation among their
| friends as to whether or not the child
will ever attain anything like normal
proportions; but happy in the possess
ion of SO bright and lovable child, di-
minutive though she may be, the par
ents are content to leave her destiny in
the hands of an All Wise Providence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the diff
ference? She who is blushing with
health uses DR.. Kings New Life Pills to
maintain it. BY gently arousing the
lazy organs they compel good digestion
and head of constipation. Try them.
Only 25c. at L. VanW erden, druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
The Newspaper Deadhead.

Why should people ask for free
newspapers casks the Toronto Evening
Telegram) any more than they look for
free cigars, free umbrellas, free walking
sticks, free collars and cuffs or free befe-
steak? Every copy Of newspaper is a
product which costs money. The tailor,
the tobacconist, the gents furnisher or
the grocer is not called upon to supply
free copies of the product of which they
handle. The people who are aggrieved
if they cannot get free copy of news
paper would not think of struggling for
place on the free list of a dry goods
store, or butchers shop.
1t is the principle more than the cost
of the free newspaper idea which is re-
pugnant to all sound business notions.
There is scarcely newspaper in the
country which does not maintain free
list for the benefit of people who are
we'll able to pay, and who would not
think Of accepting from their grocer, or
butcher, or baker the hand.out which
they expect from their favorite news.
paper office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

Washington's birthday will be more
generally oDserved throughout the
country this coming month than ii has
been for many years past. Stores will
be closed during the entire day, labor OF
all kinds will be suspended, there will
be no edition Of the evening papers, and
services will be held in all Of the
churches. February % comes on Sun
day this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
6. B. Jordan, Enid, .. T. formerly of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Leon Ought to Have One.

One of the busiest places in Wayne
county these days is Alva Humeston's
elevator in Humeston. For the past
ten days an average of 1000 bushels Of
corn has been shelled, representing 35
wagon loads. besides large quantity
of timothy seed. AS the corn and seed
is all bought from the farmers of the
locality it will be seen that good deal
of money is distributed. Cory don Dem
ocrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
A Niqht Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the brassy cough Of Group, which
sounds like the children's death knell
and it means death unless something is
done quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar
never fails to give instant relief and
quickly cures the worst forms of Group.
Mrs. P. L. Cordier, of Mannington,.
KY, writes: "My three year old girl
had severe case Of Group; the doctor
said she could not live. / got a bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar, the first dose
gave quick relief and saved her life.'.
Refuse substitutes, L. VanWerden..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01
GEORGE Il. CROSS.
THE VETERAN NEWSPAPER MAN
MEETS SUDDEN AND HoRl-
BILE DEATH.
Slipping on the Steps of the Capitol
at Santa re He falls to the Bottom
and Breaks His Neck.

The Optic regrets 70 announce the
death OF Geo. fl. Cross, the veteran
newspaper man, who Saturday even
Ing slipped on the steps Of the cap
itol at Santa Fe and falling to the
bottom broke his neck.
George Cross vas one Of the Oldest
and best known newspaper men in
New Mexico. For many years he was
editor Of the Santa Fee New Mexican
and for some six months was editorial
writer on The Optic. More recently
he had been private secretary to Col.
j. Franco. Chaves, superintendent OF
New Mexico public instruction. The
last legislature made him assistant
superintendent.
No man was better informed In the
affairs Of New Mexico and no man
was more popular. His death Is a ter
ritorial calamity, and hundreds III
warm and personal friends mourn his
loss. Deceased Is survived by a wife
and two daughters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

AT the recent meeting Of the direc-
tors OF the Las Vegas Light and Fuel
company Frank Springer was elect
ed president, w. j. Mills, v~ice-presi-
dent; G. G. Gise, treasurer, and Il. d.
Billiard, secretary. 1t was determined
to keep the present plant up to the
highest standard OF efficiency and to
add a large Stanley generator, new
switch board, etc. A new street light
Ing system and ar equipment for the
supply of power for manufacturing
purposes will be installed. Mr.. Bull
lard. n of the largest stockholders
In the company, Ii interested in SINH
lar enterprises in California and is
closely in touch with modern methods
as applied to them. This is a guaran-
tee that the Las Vegas electric light
ing system will be maintained in an
np-to-date manner.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Mr., and Mrs. T. ID. A. Cockerell will
leave this evening for Kin Kale ranch
on the Pecos to spend the
summer. With them went their guest,
DIR. Graham, an English doctor OF
Kingston, Jamaica. The gentleman
has done much to advance medical
science in the tropics. His specially
Is the festive mosquito, a criter that
is guilty OF many OF the ills that ia.
maica flesh Is heir to.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Beginning this morning there will
be continued through the summer a
kindergarten. Miss Teresa Long,
who has for two years studied with
Miss VeVerka in the kindergarten de-
partment Of the normal university
VIII conduct the kindergarten through
the summer. Miss veverka recon
mends Miss Long and II Is hoped that
The mothers Of Las Vegas will am.
brace this opportunity and send their
little ones. The kindergarten room
OF the normal university will be used
with It's entire equipment and appli-
ances, and those who know of Miss
Longs work bespeak for her a very
successful summer and a happy and
profitable time for the little ones.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Chas. p. Hammond, who has been
suffering with an attack of pneumo.
MA Tor the past month. but who is re.
covering slowly. was attacked with
rheumatism early last week. and has
been confined TO his bed for the past
-four days with the painful disease.
lie was resting easier. however. this
morning and his many friends hope TO
BOON see him out again, The same fla.
miliar, happy, whistling Charlie.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

N. Hilgers the expressman, has beer
n%ourishing the vain dclusion that he
a a sort OF dead cinch on the trans
Ter business in town. He has been
undeceiyed. Last night a formidable
rival made his appearance in the city
and was welcomed at the Hilcers
home. Notwithstanding. It's a sturdy
bonny bit of mascnlinity. this new ex
press driver, ana on shouting for pat
ronage he has no peer in seven coun.
ties.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

An election was being held In all
OF the school districts OF the county.
with the exception of East Las Vegas,
today for the purpose Of electing
school directors. In district No. 4,
west side, Ignacio Lopez and Enrique
Sena are on the ticket and In district
No. !. which comprises precincts s and
"a. Enrique Salazar is the candidate
all will be returned as there is nc
opposition to them
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Many who drove or rode along the
rushing Gallinas yesterday, keeping
ftme with its cheerful music. thought
nth regret Of the possibility that the
road would be removed to the dry and
barren hillsides. where a recent sur
vey would locate It. Several express.
hons were heard 10 the effect that,
whatever new roads were built. the
one along the river should bo pre-
served for public use.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01


The uniformity Of the work Of The
-four candidates for the Springer ora.
torical medal won BY Miss Matte bar.
ker was something notable. The con
testants were marked for English
during the year. for society work. fol
the literary quality Of their orations
and for delivery. Not until the last
figure Of the third Judge on delivery
had been compared did the committee
on award know to whom the medal
was TO go. When all the comparisons
had been made II wal found that less
than = points difference existed In
NE tota1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

H.. G. Williams well known In these
parts as digger of deep wells. and who
has the contract to explor for water
along the line Of the Santa Fe cutoff,
has been in the city a couple of days.
Mr.. Williams reports that In his first
well for the Santa Fe he struck water
nj about 800 feet, the low being ample
40 Justify the work. He is now work,
Ing on a second, and will leave for
Bclen this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Mr. and Mrs. Cockercll, Mr.. Powell
and sister. and Mr.. Chapman depart
ed on No. today for the Kin Kale
ranch where they will be the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hewett. As trout fish
ing may be called both an art and a
science. the speckled beauties will
need to beware Of this strong combin-
aiiOu.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Max Nordhaus. Or. Hinton and wife,
Arthur Ilfeld, Mrs. Bunker, Herman
G.. HELD and wife. Ludwig Ilfeld and
Mr.. Simon all spent the day at Trout
Springs yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

A letter from Philadelphia gives the
information that W. w. Rawlins is do
Eng as well as could be expected, the
treatment he is undergoing having the
desired results thus far.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01
power and sweetness.

The Steadmans. who lease Don
trinidad Romero's ranch on the npper
Gallinas, have about ninety acres
seeded and abundant water for irriga-
Aton in the stream. Consequently they
are hopeful Of a successful year for
their first one on the farm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

The boys who hunted for wild
beasts all day yesterday and found
none were properly Disguised when
AOmeward bound. their firearms stow
I'd away. q big coyote loped across
= field in full view and crossed the
road directly before them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

At Harvey's Sunday guests were:
Frank M. Jones. San Antonio. Tex;
L. r. Whitson, Elizabeth City, N. c..
Karl Lehman, Karl Wertz, r. b.
Echoonmaker, G. w. Hutchinson and
e. II. w. Brown OF Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

The Spanish mandolin and guitar
club rendered several excellent selec.
tions at the Hot Springs yesterday. all
Of which were highly appreciated by
q large and %appreciatlye audience.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Delasal Beresford. who is said TO he
a brother Of The admiral of the English
navy passed through the city last ev-
ening with a train OF stock which he
was shipping from Old Mexico to
Kansas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Lemonade was the strongest drink
for sale at the springs yesterday. The
observance Of the law met with gen
eral approval and prevent unpleas
ant complications.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01
Mrs. Miller 81 Albuouerouc pran

Mrs. Miller OF Albuquerque. grand
organizer Of the Ladicsvf Maccbees
for this territory. will be here This
week 70 organlza q lodge OF that 50
oiety, w. Il. Smith. Sir knight. com.
mander of Rio Grande tent No. 81,
Alamosa, Colo, Is also here and viii
organize a Maccabec lodge in the
near future.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

The Normal band will give a dance
nj the Montezuma on Friday evening.
The boys should be generally en-
cpuraged by the public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Mrs. Doctor Collins, who, az Nellie
Sloan, was well known In her girl
hood days In Las Vegas, recently Wis
fted Louis Hofmeister's family in
Tucson, Arizona. While there her
singing created a deep impression.
-. A~~ : anprano vosnss ~ r~emHrkMh,a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Visitors from Los Alamos report that
much more rain fell last night in that
vicinity than here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Joe Holman left on the stage this
morning, returning e his place Of en-
ploymcnt at Pasture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS
Dance at the Hot Springs casino on
Friday evening.
Royal Arch Chapter holds a regular
meeting tonight.

J. G. Adlon suffers from an attack
Of neuralgia. distressing. but not dan
Eerous.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-01

Late arrivals at Iiarvey's mountain
home are Mrs. Ella Hazard and Mr..
Merryman of the electric line.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28

A. S. Thurber returned last night
from Portland. Mr.. Thurber left Lew
iston Sunday and first went to the
Palouse country. He says the weather
at Portland was excellent Indian sum-
mer. Business conditions there are
quiet but firm
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28
f.: Observation-Disclosures AA 0N0@p

turn to Lincoln and proceed to south
ern Arkansas, where Mr.. Dean, sr.. has
been for some time in hopes of an i'm
provement in health. Though ad-
vanced in years he is yet active in large
business affairs and has to his credit
many closely contested and vigorous
commercial successes.
The Deans formerly lived at Ash
land, Neb.. and from that point di-
rected large interests in many parts
of the country.
Harlow Dean is a young man known
to many people of Lewison by reason
of several visits here. He is a coming
man in the lumber business of the
northwest possessing his fathers
shrewdness of a successful business
man and the gentlemanly bearing and
pleasing address so essential to bust
ness achievement.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28

J. NJ. Pierce, Mrs. Pierce and little
son were visitors at the fair today.
Mr.. Pierce states that the Summit
Lenore tramwaH will be running next
Wednesday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28
FALL GRAIN
NOW GOING IN
Farmers of Lewiston Flat Will
Put Immense Acreage to
Seed this Fall

The farmers of Lewiston fiat are
busy sowing fall grain. The summer
fallow plowed this summer will all be
sown before the end of the month.
Among the farmers sowing large
acreages are William Henderson, 240
acres; Ira Small, $40 acres; George
Smith, 200 acres and McMinimy Bros,
400 acres.
The dry season this year has caused
the farmers of this section to hurry
their fall sowing for next year. The
early rains have assisted in the work.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28
HERE IN LEWISTON

0e
Four hundred people came in on the
Clearwater passenger this morning
Wanted-Two dining-room girls and
a pantry girl. Mothers Kitchen.
DR.. B. T. Brown left this morning for
Troy where he has some veterinary
surgery to attend to-
Twelve car loads of the Theissen
sheep will go out over the Northern
Pacific next Saturday to St. Paul.
A meeting of the Spanish war vet
Grams has been called for this evening
at the Masonic lodge room.
Between the hours of - and l o'clock
Friday, Dr. B. T. Brown will auction
number of fancy hogs, poultry and
other stock at the fair grounds.
Wheat in the country adjacent to
Sweetwater station on the Lapwai is
about all delivered at the warehouse.
Clay McNamee has secured office
rooms in the Thiessen block and will
open law office there as soon as his
library anu OllC6 furniture can ne
moved from GrangevilIe.
Hazen Squires is building a cottage
on his property at the corner of Tenth
and Idaho streets. The foundation will
be finished today.
The stone basement of the new high
school building will be completed this
week. Brick for the structure is on
the ground and active construction of
the upper. part will commence next
week.
The Normal and Lewiston football
teams will give the fair visitors a fine
exhibition of fast ball Saturday morn
ing at 10 a. m. at the L. A. A. c. park
on Normal hill.
Standing room only sign was hung
up early in the evening at the Arnold's
shows last night, and a large crowd
remained for the concert following the
main performance. The negro quartet
found favor with the people. The
show begins at 5 p. m. every evening.
Ed<Feehan, saw mill man from Craig
mountain, is in the city today making
preliminary arrangements to move his
family here for the winer. Mr.. Feehan
has sold the product of his mill this
season to Harry MadgwicK and has
teams hauling now from the mill to
this city.
The Normal school will close tomor-
row noon for the week and the stu
dents will visit the fair in the after
noon. There will be no society meet
156 students and many new students
are arriving every week.
The city schools closed for the week
last night. Today the pupils and teach
ers are preparing for children's day to-
morrow The school has passed the
eight hundred mark and will reach
1000 before the year closes.
The new store of Giddens & Co. is
receiving it's share of attention despite
the many counter fair attractions. Mr..
A. w Giddens, the manager, recently
came here from Pueblo, Colo, where
for six years he was the manager of a
large gentlemans furnishing store.
The stock recently put into the build
ing vacated by the zimmerman people
is all new, and was bought expressly
for this trade. Mr.. Giddens is a very
pleasant gentleman and no doubt the
store will receive the support merited.
The management say your money
back without question" if not salts
fed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28

President Black of the Normal
where he will deliver an address be-
fore the general assembly of the uni
versity.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28

D. O. futile and Mrs. Tuttle of
Geneva, Ohio. are visiting with the
family of John Wilkinson. Mrs. futile
is a sister of Mrs. Wilkinson.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
80 eessess

Owing to the extreme low water on
the upper Snake the steamer Imnaha
will not begin regular trips to Eureka
until the stage of water permits.
Captain Baughman is of the opinion
that he may be able to start the reg
uiar trips in week or ten days.
,Potwin and Howe report the follow
ing real estate sales: To Louis Delsol
two lots in Thompson addition, consid-
GRAFTON 5000; to Miss Hattie Patrick
one lot in Thompson addition, consider
alton 5000; to Miss Sadie Tulford one
lot in Thompson addition. considera-
ton $3.50.
Ex-senator Henery Hietfeld and At
torney Clay McNamee have opened Of
fees in rooms Is and Is on the third
floor of the Theisson buock.
The senator has big interests in this
city and In the Waha irrigation scheme
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28

and will transact all of his business
from these offices.
The rooms will be the headquarters
of the Waha Irrigation and Power
company,
Clay McNamee. recently of Grange
vile, was district attorney the years
1895 and 1896 and has n wide reputa-
ton in the state for legal ability.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28

Attorney Pa ". Mitchell of Nezperce
is in the cityAsdays Sfr. Mitchell has
recently moved from Stewart to Neg
perez. He represented Idaho county In
the Legislature last winter. y
Harlow Dean, of the Dean Lumber
company of Lincoln, Nebraska, was a
visitor in the city over Sunday with
his father-i law, J. III. Benton. The
Dean Lumber company expects to es-
tablish large lumber yard in Spo-
ing plant somewhere IN the northwest.
Mr.. Dean, sr., is now at Spokane,
and was Joined there Monday by his
son Harlow. From there they will re-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-10-28

William LIE Baron is in the city from
Cavendish as a visitor to the fair. Mr..
lie Baron reports a successful seasons
run at his sawmill near Cavendish.
His output this year was 500 900 feet.
Work at the planer is about finished
and his logging crew will be put in
the woods soon for the winters work.
The farmers are prosperous in that
section of the Potlatch and there is
more building than ever before.
Miss Anna NJ Morrow of the public
school of this city left this morning for
Mortified, Mimi, where she has ac-
cepted the position of principal of the
high school.
Mortified is one of the most historic
places in Minnesota.
Miss Morrow has only been in the
Lewiston schools this year, but her
work has merited the promotion she
has received.