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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
ARRoNAUTs TBRR1BLE FALL.
Dropped 150 Feet After Losing Con.
 trol Of His Parachute.

DFOppou LOU rect AILef Losing Con-
 trol of His Parachute.
 Houston Texas, April 21.--Professo Leroy Fewer, an aeronaut, met with a serious accident before thousands of spectators Professor Fewer made a successful ascension of 5000 feet and cut loose with his parachute In good trim. While he was attempting to shift the course of the parachute on its downward flight, one of the and causing the balloonist to lose his hold when within 150 feet of the ground, and the man fell, turning over and over in the descent. He struck in soft slough which he had been trying to steer clear of, and this alone prevented his instant death. One arm was broken in two places, two ribs and his nose were broken, and there are believed 10 be internal injur- ies. The professor is still alive and physicians believe he has chance for recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
wave-Motor Patents.

The United States government has allowed more than 150 patents for wave motors. Of these over 90 are accred- tied to the Atlantic and nearly so to the Pacific coast. Of the latter class nearly all have been actually or experiment tally tried, only to be destroyed by the tremendous power of the surf.-Lip- Uincott's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
OLD BNPLoYEs TAKEN BACK.

Philadelphia, April 21.-An order has been issued by the Lehigh Coal X Navigation Go, which operates sey- eraI collieries In the Panther Creek valley, reinstating all it's old employees who have been idle since the end of the strike. About POO men and boys whose positions had been filled will find work in and about the mines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
c. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
Finally Decided to Hold it May and
 in Danbury.

Danbury, April 21.--It was decided to-day to hold the state encampment of the c. A. R. in this city on May [ and 8, the dates originally decided up on, instead of week later as was an- nounced by department commander Rogers last week. A telegram received to-day from Commander-in-Ch Chief Thomas J. Stewart, who is to be the guest of the department, announced that he would be able to reach Con. necticut in time to attend the camp fire on May z, but that his engagements would require his presence in Indiana the week following. Consequently of ficial orders fixing the date of the en- campment for May z and 8 will be issued today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-21
E spread of the Idea,

Fond Youth-Why, Nellie, you've been eating onionsl , Lovely Maiden (with spirit) If you don't like onions you can move--to the other end of the ofa.-Chicago Trib- une
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12
The young men of today are too finicky

The young men of today are too fnicky
too much given to self-analysis, too
self-papering. Their shoes and neck
ties cost more each year than did the
entire wardrobe of their grandfathers.
They feel a sense ofdegradation in small
beginnings and ploddings, and they wait
for success ready made to come to them.
There is not a young man in the country
who would initiate Ben Franklin and
march through the streets munching
loaf of bread while looking for employ
ment. He dares not indeed, because
society has become also finickly, and he
would be arrested as a tramp. The
young man of today wants capital.
Trusts and combines and corporations
distress him. He cannot be president
of a bank or judge of court the first
week he is from school, and he feels
like. the famous Eli Pussley, that he has
no chance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12
Xmas Photo Talk.
for them and you get the best

Mrs. A. Deck, Of Decatur, and Mrs. A.
M. Pryor, of Leon, returned last Friday
from a five weeks visit in California and
Colorado. At Stockton, CAL, they visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Warner. Mr.War-
ner has good position in a machine shop
at that place and likes the country fine.
At Lathrop, CAL, they visited their
sister, Mrs. J. Q. Patterson, and then
stopped at Denver to visit another
sister, Mrs. ]. Brazelton. The ladies
have our thanks for a box of fine Cali
fornia grapes.
Add Ausman, the artistic harness
maker on Commercial street, last week
completed one of the finest sets of
heavy nickel trimmed harness ever
made in the state of Iowa, being made
for W. P. Hall, the big horse buyer of
Lancaster, Mo. A couple Of years ago
Add made Mr.. Hall a set of harness and
he was so we'll pleased with them that
when he needed another set to use in
showing his big draft horses he ordered
Mr.. Ausman to make them without even
asking the price. 1t is quite a compli-
ment to his skill as workman.
A team of spirited horses owned by
John Keller ran away last Saturday
evening about seven o'clock. A load Of
apples had been brought in from the
farm and while they were being unload
ed the team became frightened and ran
away, coming up Commercial street to
Main where they turned north, striking
Henry Otten's meat sign and demolish-
ing it. They continued north and land
ed against the chain around the court
house park with such force that both
horses were thrown over the chain, but
not injured. The apples and potatoes
were pretty well scattered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12
Decatur County Boys Win Honors
in Debate.

J In the Interstate Collegiate debate
held at Ames last Friday, the State
Normal School at Cedar Falls won de-
cisive victory over the representatives
of the Iowa Agricultural College. 1t is
seldom that two brothers are represent
ed on one team, but in this instance
two of the three deBaters for the State
Normal were brothers, and products of
Decatur county, being Macy and Dom
aid Campbell, of Hamilton township,
who are attending the State Normal
School, and by the way are two young
men who will make their mark in the
world.
The question discussed was that of
railroad taxation. AS stated in full it
read: "Resolved, That Iowa should
adopt the essential features of the
Michigan system of railroad taxation, it
being conceded, first, Iowa needs
change, and second, that the Michigan
system is constitutional"
Cedar Falls had the negative of the
question, Macy Campbell making the
opening speech and Donald Campbell
the closing argument, both receiving
hearty applause.
Decatur county, extends hearty con-
CALCULATIONS to these bright young men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The New Century Club held an open
meeting at the home of Mrs. o. E. Hull
Tuesday evening at which Judge
Towner was the guest of honor. Mes
danes w. A. Boone, J. A. Caster and
o. E. Hull sang trio, and there was
a soprano solo by Mrs. L. P. Van Wer-
den, who was accompanied by Miss
Margaret Hurst. Judge Towner made
a splendid and very instructive address
to the ladies on "The Property Rights
of Women" which was greatly enjoyed
by both ladies and gentlemen. Pretty
souvenirs were distributed, being enam-
| eled wishbones attached to card bear
ing humorous inscription, each guest
being required to read their card aloud.
| A buffet luncheon was served in the
dining room.
In going along the street last Satur-
day with an observing gentleman our
| attention was called to number of
young men who can be seen on the
street almost any day and the question
was asked do those fellows make
their living and wear such good clothes
while they are seldom seen at work?"
We gave it up as one of the unsolved
problems and are now looking for the
man who can answer the question. So
| far as we know there are Just three
ways for man to get his living, first to
work for it, second to have it given to
him and third to steal for it. There is
but one really honorable way for
healthy and able bodied young man to
get along and that is to work and when
he is not doing this he is wrong in some
way. There are not more of these fell
lows in Leon than in other towns but
there should not be one to be seen for
such fellows are nuisance and men
ace to the public welfare.
John Alexander Dowie, the Chicago
freak, said in New York the other day
that he was not a son of old John Muir
ray Dewey, who is now living in Essex,
Iowa. He said his father was an Eng
lish nobleman who was in the military
service and who abandoned his mother
and hired John Murray Dewey to marry
her before the child was born The old
man was married few years ago to
wealthy woman of Essex, much against
the wishes Of his notorious son, and it is
likely that the union is what impelled
the so-called Elijah to repudiate his
father. The old man says in reply that
he is the father of John Alexander, the
opinions of the latter to the contrary
notwithstanding. And as the old gen
tleman was there before John Alexan-
der was, and John was not much more
than disinterested witness when he
did arrive, the old mans testimony will
have to stand until the fake prophet
can produce better evidence than his
own word.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

A travelling man alighted froma train,
and covered with the dirt and dust of
travel, made his way to the best hotel
in southwest Missouri town the other
day. AS he handed the porter his grip
he told him he wanted to take bath.
The negro boy hesitated moment and
then replied: Sorry, sab, but we
amt got no bath in this house." "How
do your people bathe?" asked the guest.
"Well sab" returned the negro, sin the
summah time we goes out to de East
Fork and ducks in de creek, and in de
wintah we jes' waits fo'de good old
summah time
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

i. The season of public sales is now on
and THE REPORTER makes a 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. 6-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12
Sci L Royal
Good Shoes

There may be better shoes than SELF
makes but we'll have to 'be showed"
They make them right and whether you
buy S1.5o, $500, $3.50, $500 or $3.50
shoes you get your moneys worth. That's
sure-Ask for SELF make next time you
need shoes and you'll not regret it,
Don't buy overshoes until you get our
prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Ben Kohal, wife and twin babies left
last Thursday morning for junction
City, Kas., where they expect to locate,
their sons residing at that place, where
they have employment in the big stone
quarries at Eft. Riley. Ben remained
here long enough to vote and assist the
democrats in electing their entire
county ticket.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12
Revival Meetlnqs.

The Second Advent Christian church
has secured the services of Rev. Yancy
Wilson of California to conduct a revi-
val meeting at their church in this city,
beginning on next Monday evening.
Rev. Wilson is pleasing and enter
tanning speaker and has been conducting
some very successful meetings in Ring
gold county and his people are expect
ing a good meeting,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

In Wayne county the democratic can
didates for treasurer, member of board
and coroner We're elected, and the vote
for sheriff is a tie between Merrick and
Mullen. In Lucas county the demo-
Gratis elected sheriff and county super
intendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The excellent political cartoon on the
first page of The REPORTER is the work
of Mr.. Lee Kemp, of Des ,Moines, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Kemp of this city.
Lee was raised from boyhood in Leon
and has many friends who are interest
ed in his career. He is rapidly forging
to the front as one of the leading car
toonists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The members of the Rebekah Lodge of
Leon went out to the country home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen jenkins Tuesday
evening and rendered them surprise
party, taking ain amply supply of delic-
ious refreshments with them and the
evening will long be remembered with
pleasure by all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Don't forget the big combination
sale of poland-China hogs and
Short-Horn cattle at the residence
of r. A. Sigler, Leon, on Saturday,
Nov. Id, 1908. az
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Farmers who want some good
breeding stock should attend the
combination sale of Poland China
hogs and Short-Horn cattle at Leon
Saturday, Nov. ID, att o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

A mulch tax for the quarter ending
Sept. 30th, of $3.50, has been levied
against the old hotel building at the
depot owned by w. L. Barry, and county
treasurer Young has advertised the
property for sale for the tax. The tax
was assessed against the property for
liquor sales made by a cripple fellow
named Chivington, the place being raid
ed and liquor seized July 10Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

On November 10th citizens of Osceola
will vote on a proposition to put in a
$4,000 water work plant for their city.
They will build reservoir near town to
catch surface water, and will supply
only the business portion of the city
for the present--providing the propo-
Sition is not killed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Three new mailing cases for use of
the rural mail carriers were received at
the Leon postot1ice Monday, which with
the one already in the Office will give
each of the four carriers case for his
route which will greatly facilitate the
handling of the rural mails.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Miss May Caster entertained the
members of the Junior Ender 5or in a
pleasant manner at her home Tuesday
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Miss Annie Tabler will close her fall
term of school at Normal Vale on Friday
of this week with literary entertain
ment and spelling school, to which all
the parents of the pupils are cordially
invited, that they may see the progress
the children have made. There will be
a box supper given the same evening at
which every lady present will have her
name in box. The Normal Vale school
house has recently been repaired and put
in fine shape for the winter. Miss Tab
Ter will commence a three and half
months term at this school on next
Monday. She has proven very success
full as a teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

For SALE-A few choice thorough
bred Chester White pigs of both sexes
OF February farrow, weight $50 pounds
Prices reasonable. j. w. MOORE,
11-2t r. f. d. No. 4. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The Leon Produce Co., east side
square will carry at all times, meal and
feed of all kinds. Also poultry and
eggs. J. P. MARTIN.
Headquarters Thatcher Poultry Remedy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12
At Nurst S
Low Prices on Ribbons

We had the luck to pick up $50 pieces
Of all silk ribbon at less than value We
offer them at the following prices. Bet
ter come quick.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Mrs. ]. A. Caster entertained large
party OF friends at six o'clock dinner
Monday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

l 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, 1903-11-12

You'll fine fresh bread, buns and
cakes on hand at all times. We also
serve the best lunches and meals in
Leon. EMPIRE RAKERy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Wisdom in man, patience in wife,
brings peace to the house. Of man
would show wisdom let him bring his
wife to see "a Wise Member" and he
need never fear impatience from her
afterwards.) Opera house Friday, Nov.
Doth
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The Sioux City Journal says: "No
more refined minstrel performance has
ever held the boards in Sioux City"
At opera house tonight.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

sTRAYED-1 small, light colored
Jersey heifer, with no horns. Please
notify Arthur Forbes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Money to loan on improved farms at
. per cent interest for 5, 6 to 10 years
time. S. VARGA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

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, 1903-11-12

There will be special meeting of the
Knights Templars on Friday evening of
this week for the election and install
alton of officers. Grand commander
Wells will be preeent and present the
Commandery with their charter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Single Fire Pot Heaters warm the
floor instead of the ceiling. The kind
sold by G. f. MILLS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and
colds; reliable, tried and tested, safe
and sure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

II 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, 1903-11-12

The Halloween party given by the
Misses Gertrude Sylvester, Pearl Nor
man, and Mrs. II. L. McClaran last Sat
urday evening at the home Of the latter
was very enjoyable event. The even
ing was spent in games, recitations,
apple hunting, etc. The guessing con-
test "Books and their Authors was won
by Miss Ethel Bowman of Leon. Light
refreshments were served, and each
guest was given halloween souvenir
to remember the occasion. All report a
very pleasant evening.-Davis City
Lariat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

A pocket may have no furniture, but
If it be mans it is unusually warm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

There will be services at the Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening.
Subject for the morning service, ''The
Suffering Saviour subject for the even
ing service, 'The best thing in the
world" Everybody is invited to these
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

e. d. Dorm last Saturday closed the
sale of his hotel property in Leon, known
as Hotel Leon, to A. S. Stults, of Macon,
Mo,the consideration for the property
being $4,000. Mr.. Dorm takes on the
trade 455 acres of fine land half way be-
tween Macon and Moberly, which he re-
ceives at $40 per acre. The hotel prop
erty is now occupied by w. A. Brown,
who has two year option on the lease
Of the property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

SIN Louisiana" as presented by Oliver
and Hubert Labadie and their splendid
company at the opera house last Friday
night, was one of the cleanest and best
attractions that has appeared in this
city for long time. Every actor was
an artist and the specialties were good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

I have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
20-tf l. N. MCDoNoUGH, LEON, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

WANTED first-class barber to open
shop in Biggs block, Leon, Iowa. Easy
rent. VIM. BIGGs.
. Frank Hampton has shipped his
household goods to Ottumwa having en-
ployment in a barber shop in that city.
Saturday was the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A.Allbaugh, and in honor of the event
they entertained q number of their
friends at an oyster supper. They were
the recipients of many congratulations
on this occasion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

For SALE-Some choice thoroughbred
Poland-China male pigs, eligible to reg
lister. The big bone, long kind that the
farmers like. Also some good young
brood sows j. w. DELK,
lott Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

One Of the best minstrel performances
ever witnessed in ST. Joseph was that
given by Beach & Bowers company
at the Crawford Theater last night
Joe Daily News. At opera house to-
night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Saturday was the Goth anniversary
OF the wedding of DR.. and Mrs. A.
Brown, and in the evening few of
their friends dropped in and spent a
pleasant evening, leaving them hand
some bake dish to remember the occa-
sion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

For SALE-Some choice young Buff
Plymouth Rock Cockerels at S1.O0 each.
O. e. HULL,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The delinquent tax list occupies near
ly eight columns of The REPORTER this
week, and will be published for three
weeks. Treasurer Young will hold the
annual tax sale of all property on which
taxes are delinquent on Monday, Dec. Z.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

For SALE-Some choice young Poland
China male hogs, just right for breeders.
EUGENE MASSEY,
7-tf Woodland. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The Clinton News Qowa) says; "a
better pleased audience never departed
from the theater." At opera house to-
night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

For SALE-One Coles Hot Blast
heater, one Round Oak heater.
f. G. MULLINNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

The oak pews for the new Christian
church arrived the first of the week and
are being placed in position. The
church will soon be ready to be dedicat-
ed, the only thing that is delaying the
ceremony being the failure of the manu-
facturers to deliver the stained glass
windows at the time specified in the
contract, Oct. 18th. Every effort is
being made to have the windows finished
as rapidly as possible and the congrega-
tion hopes to be in the new church not
later than Dec. LIST.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Slgler & Matthews will sell 100
head of Poland China Hogs at the
residence of r. A. Sigler in Leon,
on Saturday, Nov. Id. IL head of
fine Short-Horn cattle will also be
sold at the same place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

PIANO TUNING.
H. F. Curie. of Lineyille, Ia, will be at Leon
every three m ,nths. For First-class work
call on Curie. Leave orders at Alexander.s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Mrs. A. Fulton, of this city, wife of
the north side grocer, met with a pain
full accident while visiting at the home
of John Manning near Kellerton last
Friday afternoon, resulting in the frac-
ture Of her right limb just above the
ankle. Mrs. Fulton was riding with
Mr.. Manning in a buggy to which was
hitched team of bronchos, which were
supposed to be perfectly gentle. Sud-
denly one Of them made plunge and
the team started to run straight for a
big ditch. Parties who were standing
near shouted for the occupants Of the
buggy to jump, as it looked as if the
whole outfit would land in the bottom
of the ditch. Mr.. Manning landed safe
~ but Mrs, Fulton fell in such a manner
as to fracture her right limb. The frac-
ture was reduced by DR.. Camp, of KEEL.
lerton, and Saturday she was brought to
Leon, DR.. A. Brown being in charge Of
the case.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Ges. Sapp, one of the splendid demo-
Gratis of Woodland township, has pur-
chased fine farm seven miles west of
Allerton to which he will move March
ct
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Barred Plymouth Rock chickens for
sale. Milo Moor
6-tf J. III. HOFFHINES
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Oouffoy Er1uS suPcf rrroc1IucIto o. IL
Leeper has finished one of the new
county bridges over Grand River, open
ing the fine new iron bridge at the
Wright ford north Of Grand River Tues
day, and the people of that part Of the
county are indeed pleased. The new
bridge is one of the finest in southern
Iowa. Supt. Leeper and his force of
men will commence work at once on the
other new bridge just like it which will
| be built at Crees ford.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-12

Pickering & Son will give a warran-
on welding sickles and all other smith
ing.