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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
DECATUR COUNTY COW CASE.
The Sale of TWO Short Horn Cows
Rivals the Celebrated Jones
County Calf Case.

Decatur county has law suit end
ing which bids fair to rival the cole
brated Jones county calf case which
was in Iowa courts for nearly a score
of years. 1t is the case of Cal Gorsuch
VS.. Hugh I. Wiley, and has already been
tried three times, and then appealed to
the District Court. Last November
Wiley had public sale of thoroughbred
Short-Horns, and among the animals
sold were two cows which were pur-
chased by Gorsuch. In the catalogue
of the cattle sold Mr.. Wiley stated that
no guarantee for future usefulness of
the cattle sold is made, but at the time
they were sold the auctioneer stated
that these two cows would bring calves
at stated time. They failed to do so
and Gorsuch brought suit for S75 dam
ages for breach of wal ranty. At the
first two trials the jury disagreed, and
at the third trial held last week before
Justice S. l.. Wood, at Davis City, the
jury returned verdict in favor of the
defendant, giving him Judgment against
plaintiff for the costs in the case, which
up to this time amount to S112, in ad-
dition to the attorney fees, both parties
having engaged considerable legal
talent. The plaintiff was represented
by w. b. Kelley, of Lamont, and v r.
McGinnis, of Leon, while for defendant
appeared B. M. Russell, of Lamont, Il. j.
Horton, of Davis City, and Geo. w.
Baker, of Leon. The plaintiff has filed
notice of appeal to the District Court
and the case will have to be tried
again. No matter what the final out
come is, it will be pretty expensive
business for all concerned, and they
could have bought several calves with
the money already spent in the case.
Angora Goats at Public Auction.
Eddy Bros. will sell at Osceola, Ia, at
sale pavilion Wednesday, Oct. Ia, 1903,
their entire band of goats. These are
big, strong shearing goats and very
profitable aside from their brushing
qualities, shearing $1.25 per head of
mohair this season, 400 are wethers
balance nannies. A rare chance to get
good goats at a reasonable price. Sale
to begin at IL O'Clock sharp. 6-1t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
LEON CLUBS FEDARATF
AT the Reciprocity Meeting of the
Women's Clubs Held Friday it
was Decided to Federate.

The reciprocity meeting of the
Women's Clubs of Leon was held in the
P. d. o. Parlofs last Friday, being called
to order by Mrs. Thos. Teale, who in a
neat speech complmented the ladies
upon their presence, and nominated
Mrs. Marion Stookey, of the 13 club
as chairman of the evening. Mrs.
stookey upon assuming the chair gave
the following appropriate quotations:
at is not what we have but what we share"
Mrs. E. ID. Dorm was nominated for
secretary of the meeting.
The program for the evening was then
taken up, the first number being an in
strumental solo by Mrs. w. E. Myers,
rendered in an artistic manner. MAN
ual Training in Public Schools" very
instructive paper was read by Mrs.
Thomas TeaIc. Miss Louise Waight
sang beautiful solo, being accompan-
led by Miss Daisy Sells. A paper is
the Woman's Club Worth Whilc?" was
read by Mrs. Marion Woodard, and in
her opinion it was we'll worth the while.
Mesdames Dorm and Bowsher sang a
duet which was we'll received, Mrs.
Eals being the accompanist. A very
fine paper on "Child Labor in Iowa" was
read by Mrs. C. w. Hoffman, which was
followed by trio by Mesdames j. A..
Caster, O. &. Hull and w. A. Boone.
"Home Amusements for Husband, Child
and Guest was read by Mrs. G. f. Mills
who gave some excellent points along
this line, telling the ladies how to make
their homes attractive. A vocal solo
by Miss Flo Albaugh accompanied by
Mrs. Myers, was we'll rendered, as
was violin solo by Miss Ophie Clark,
accompanied by Miss Margaret Hurst.
Then came the all absorbing discussion,
Shall we have City Federation?" which
was opened by Mrs. V. r. McGinnis and
participated in generally by the ladies
present, it being decided in the af1irma-
tive when the matter was put to vote,
and the following officers of the city
federation elected.
President--Mrs. E. E. Harvey.
1st Vice President Mrs. A. j. Allen.
T Secretary Mrs. Horace Farquhar.
Treasurer Mrs. W. r. Ellinwood.
The president of each club in the fed
Grafton We're elected as vice presidents.
Farmers Institute at Leon Dec.
9 and 10.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Taxes Tax per

iowa 9760 > 1,609,7ol.O0 Sl64.69
Nebraska 1886 1,111,6O3.0O 10000
Minnesota " 7165 1,659,O7.30 1856
Illinois. ........ .10925 4,725,352.37 1892
1t will be observed that Minnesota,
with 2$e14 miles of line less than Iowa,
pays $4,000 more taxes than the roads
of this state, while Nebraska, one of the
worst corporation ridden states of the
west, with 4,1S3 miles less than Iowa,
pays within S500,000 as much as do the
roads in the latter. In Illinois the COM
mission taxes all single and double
tracks of main lines, all switch tracks
and tracks built to warehouses, factor
ies etc. Excluding these latter, Illinois
has only 1926 miles Of line. In Iowa,
all sidig.sss, double track, switch yard
tracks and tracks to factories are eX
emptcd, the estimate of mileage being
predicted wholly upon main lines. But
il the mileage of Iowa is doubled, max
ing 1880 miles, and it were assessed on
the existing basis, the railroads of the
state would still pay S1,5O5,s4S.53 less
on 1880 miles of road than does Illinois
on 1881 miles OF road. AS stated
above the roads in this state escape
taxes on everything except main lines,
and apparently no account,was taken of
the new mileage constructed in 1923,
amounting to 452 miles, nor of the
double tracks put in by the Burlington
and Northwestern. The latter has
built a second track from Boone to
Council Bluffs, while the former has
built from Murray to Red Oak, seventy
eight miles.
AS stated before, the assessment Of
the railroadso Of Iowa is left wholly to
the judgment or discretion of the execu-
tive council, of which Governor
Cumm.ns has been the chairman for two
years. He and the auditor, treasurer
and secretary of state are the final
arbiters of the amount Of taxes the rail-
roads of the state shall contribute to
the maintenance Of government. 1t
was gleefully proclaimed in the early
part of his administration that railroad
valuation would receive a boost that
would wipe out all existing inequalities,
but it has proven to bea mountain
laboring and bringing forth a mouse.
However, when it came to assessing
farm s.slues, the governor took quick
advantage of a passing preteXt offered
by.a momentary imitation of land values,
which now, that the craze has subsidized,
have fallen Off 10 to Is per cent, to in
crease the valuation Of farms. If any
thing were wanting to prove the owner
ship of the leaders of the republican
party in Iowa by the corporation, the
recent railroad assessment offers ample
|evidence. Their recreancy to the agri-
cultural interests is equally betrayed
by the same act.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Farms for Sale.

A $50 acre farm, 3 miles from Line
VILE, 2 good dwelling houses, IA acres
Of orchards, 120 acres branch bottom,
balance good meadow and pasture land.
Price Ss5 per acre. have also smaller
farms that range in price from S25 to
$40 per acre in Mercer county, Mo.
CAPT. FROST,
Dots Mercer, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Loyal Temperance Legion.

The last meeting of the Loyal Tenn
perance Legion was a very successful
one. Ralph McGinnis had charge of the
program and it was carried out in full.
and Miss May Caster also gave an in
teresting talk. The next meeting will
be held at the NJ. Il. church on Tuesday
evening, Oct. 18th, at which they hope
to have at least 100 present.
The following program will be in
charge of Earl Gardner:
Song, Grace GhorlnIey, William Brown,
Dorothy Hull, Lena Bowman, Bessie
Benefiel. Ollie BenefieI, Mable Bradley,
Fay CroweII.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Farmers Institute at Leon Dec
g and 10.

A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Farmers Institute was held
at the rooms Of G. w. Hoffman in Leon
last Saturday to make arrangements
for holding an institute this year.
On motion it was decided to hold the
institute at Leon on Wednesday and
Thursday, Dec. 9th&and 10th, 1903. A
committee consisting of Ralph Baker,
G. w. Holman and Robert McCaull
were appointed to select some good
speakers for the meeting. The COM
mittee suggested the names of III. G..
Wallace and G. l.. Watrous, OF Des
Moines and c. e. Curtiss and one or two
others from AmeS.
A large number of local celebrities
were selected to read papers on inter-
esting subjects and others to discuss
the papers read.
Committees were appointed on music
arrangements and entertainment.
After the secretary has written to the
different parties notifying them of their
selection and receiving favorable re-
plies a program Will then be made out
and published in full. Meantime let
every one Interested in the welfare Of
farmers take hold and help the thing
along so that the institute at Leon this
year will be perfect success.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Farquhar Cream separators.

We have few cream separators LETT
which we are closing out at the follow
ing prices.
10 gal. $500 - gal. s2.25 10 gal. 1926
20 gal. $50 20 gal. 1915.
FARQuHAR BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Poultry, Butter and Eggs Wanted

l have opened new poultry and pro
duce house in the building formerly oc-
cupied by H. J. Vogt & Co., on CONNER
Fcial street, and will at all times pay
highest cash prices for your poultry and
produce. j. STATzEL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
SETTLED ON HERRICK
WILL BE NAMED FOR GOVERNOR
 BY OHIO REPUBLICANS.
Leader Cox of Cincinnati Announces That Others Who Have Been Mentioned for Nomination
 will Step Aside.

Cincinnati. O.. April 1S.--According to m official interview tonight with George B. Cox, the recognized leader of the Re- publican organization in Hamilton Coun- ty, the contest that has been going on for months between the friends of Con- gressmen Kyle of Troy and Nevin of Dayton, Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland, Albert Douglass of Chillicothe, State Sem Rtor Harding of Marion, Mayor Julius Fleischmann of Cincinnati, and others, for the Republican nomination for Gov ernor. has been practically settled by the unanimity of the leaders in declaring for Herrick.
 Herrick was a member of Governor Mc- Kinley's staff and is now the Ohio Ma tional Committeeman.
 Tonight Mir. Cox said;
 The political situation in Ohio has not changed in a single particular since our last Republican Convention declared it. self on the subject, when nominating its candidates for city offices. The question was then: Shall Senator Hanna and President Roosevelt succeed themseives?' 2 This continues to pc the issue. We are Tor Hanna for Senator and Roosevelt for President. Naturally we' must be for such candidates and me1s ires as are best calculated to bring about these two re- Iults.
 without passing upon he 1ualihca- Mons or the claims of several other able md deserving gentlemen who have been mentioned in connection with the Repub- icen nomination GOT Goveror, I hava therefore determined to support Myron r. Herrick, and will ask my friends to 10 likewise"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
SPECIAL OFFERS.

Can Man. Mcdonald CO. Ieo A. and impts. Ill.,, Highland. 10 r. res and lot; modern impts.; fruit trees: good location. Ind. Huntington, modern r. res. and lot. Iowa. Taylor Co, 50 a. and impts.; nearly all tiilabe; orchard: 7 mi. from Conway Iowa. Grand River, new res. and 6 lots. Iowa, Des Moines, lots, Glenwood pl. Kan, Logan Co. ranch. 1920 a., stock and impts; furnished house; outbldgs/ l20 a. cultivated; 260 a. tillablk
 Md, near Eaton. fine country estate of 260 a., "A r. res. modern impts.; good barn and outbfdgs.; about 200 a. tllable: 30 a. timber. Md. Harford Co, 3l and impts. Mass, Pepperell country res. ana 70 q. Mass., Hadley. r. res and a. land. Mich, CryI tall Lak~ twp. dairy farm, 72 .. and stock; also 80 a. pasture land.
 Detroit, bldg. lot. Fairmount Park. subd. Mo Kan. City. r. res Campbell St Neb.. Central City, good bldg. lot Neb.. Dundy CO., 240 a. grain land. N Y. Allegany CO, I25 a. land.
 Ohio, Adams Co, GO q. and inlpts. Okla. Noble Co. I6o and imptR Ore. Toledo. bldg. lots.
 Pa, Mercer Co, I7o a, and impts; well adapted to stock and dairying
 Pa. Lancaster, double house and lot. D, Aurora Co. I6o a and impts. Va, Anancock. large factory bldg, dwel' tenant ss;s.1 hGIss ana a sos land ..,., to to. hacco: TO r. house barns. etc
 Wis. Juneau Co, 80 a. land
 Right to mfg. and sell a fine patent medicine for coughs colds. etc. SI 500
 W NJ osTRANDER,
 North American Building. Philadelphia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
BLoEMFoNTAINE PARK.
Regular Schedule of Cars to Be
 Operated,

General Manager Raphael Semmes of the Montgomery Street Railroad announc- ed last night that cars would be run to Bloemfontaine at regular intervals to- day.
 Mir. Semmes said that although fUrce of workmen had been busy at the park for the past week, that only the preiimi- nary work of cleaning some of the brush from the grounds and lake had been ac- complished and that the cars running to Bloemfontaino today was by no means an that the work would be pushed with all possible dispatch, so as to have the grounds in shape for the reception of visitors by the opening of the summer season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
coosADA FERRY ROAD.
Petition for Its Improvement Sen
 to Board of Revenue.

Petitioners in both Montgomery and Fillmore Counties will pray the Montgom- cry County Board of Revenue at it's next meeting to gravel the road known as the Coosada Ferry Road, a distance of four miles.
 This road intersects the Pickett Springs road just opposite the springs to the west.
 Petitioners are composed of some of the best people of both counties, who are interested in good roads, and if this road is opened. it will bring to Montgomery a large amount of trade now going to other points. The roads beyond the river are sandy and easily accessible, and. in view of the fact that this route is claim- ed to be a mile nearer to the Elmore people. 1t will induce travel and bring to Montgomery trade that the city would not get otherwise
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
INTERSTATE BALL LEAGUE.
Montgomerians to Attend Meeting
 in Mobile

President Tyler Goodwin of the Inter- state Baseball League and J. B. Timber lake of the Montgomery club left last night for Mobile where they will tomor- row attend an important meeting of the six cities in the Interstate League.
 The Mobile meeting will be held for the purpose of arranging the final details for the opening of the League season. Both genuemen are sangline of a successful season for the clubs of the Interstate League. The League prospects, they say are most suspicious.
 The League season will open in Mont gomery at the Highland Park baseball pary April 2. Montgomery and Brew ton will on that date begin a series of three games.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Say. Harker." began Van Albert. my wife insists that I attend the sewing so- ciety with her tonight. What is the best thing to wear?" Wear car muffs." advis- sd the experienced friend.-Chicago Daily News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

We are told that it takes two to make 2 quarrel. and also that man and wife are one It's hard to reconcile these state- ments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

TRAVELLING SA9L LEsMEN-we can place a few capable. energetic salesinen nice clean saFy: referencsa r. R. Jennings. sales mana. ger, Detroit, Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
GLOVES CLEANED

By Aolt's Dye Works at 1o9 South
 Court Street.
 We clean any kind of gloves for both ladies and gentlemen. send for and de- liver them and guarantee first-class work. Telephone 432. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
GUARDIAN SALE.

s-S
 PURSUANT to a decree of the Probate Court of Montgomery Conty, Ala, entered on the 17th of April, 1908, In the matter of the estate of Rebecea s. Rutledge, a minor, I will aa guardian of said minor. proceed to sell at public outcry for cash at the Artestan Basin in the city of Montgomery. on Monday. the iith day of May. 1903. between the legal hours of sale, the one.eighteenth u-lO Interest of sai1 minor in the following described real estate lying and being situate in the city of Mont gomery county and State aforesaid, to wit; Lot thirty-two (32) and the east thirty-hve feet and ten inches (36 it. 10 in.) of lot thrty-one (SD on the north side of Alabama street, and the east eighty-fve feet ten iches (sS 1t. 10 in) of lot twelve C2) on the west side of Decatur Street
 together forming Q lot frontine S6 feet 10 inches on the north side of Alabama Street and running back 1e0 feet on the west side of Decatur street. in that part of the city of Montgomery formerly called New Philadss- nhia and being the lot on which is situated the residence of the late Mrs. R. N. Bell. Said sale to be made for reinyestment and subject to the approval of saia Probate Court T. T.
 Rutledge, guardian of Rebecca s. Rutiedge a minor. eN~St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
WLNTED-BcARD oh BOOM.

WANTED-Board or furnished rooms for light huuxekeepiug by couple with girl of O: ete- vated locality some distance out preferred Address Three. care Advertiser
 WANTED--To rent two unfurnished rooms near in Address Couple, care Of Advertiser. WANTED Room and board in private family by couple with test of references. Box B. VA NTEp-Roonn furnished or unfurnished for couple without children: must be close in and have convenlences. Address Important this of ice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

FOR RENT--Very desirable eight-room house,
 nrniShea or unfurnished on a beautiful looa- ion. in good neighborhood; the location alone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Send your children to enjoy the games at the Donny Brook Fair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
FTNANCIAI. FINANCIAL;

MONEY TO LoAN-In large or small amounts suit borrower payable h instAllments when Montgomery Abstract Co.,. 6. Perry st.
 SloOooO to lend on Montgomery real estate; le- gal rate: long time: easy terms; no commission. j. V. w Crawford at office of Fred S Ball. First National Bank Building. u-T HAVE for Eastern clients se0oO, 900 to loan on Alabama improved farming lands; interest low. Chas. L. Jinks, r g. Perry St, Mont gomery, Ala. T
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

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  --A- At cloverdale near the car line we have for sale place of about ih acres with a large e-roomed house, servants' house, carriage house fine in fruit trees ,,: and every shsrm and erty Is only ss.5oo. which we will take either in cash. part cash or part other desirable prop. erty. in this county or Birmingham.
 
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  whether or not you are now prepared to take out any life insurance, 1t would be worth youI while to investigate the new accumulation pol icy of the New York Life Insurance Co, which the same money that you pay any other flrs' class company we will sell you % pay lift policy and guarantee to not only pay the fact Of yotir policy, but also every dollar that you have paid into the company.
 
 
 
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
FOR R 'NT-REsIDENcEs.

 FOR RENT-My home for the summer. farni- ure garden orchard COW and pasture, in- .luded. Apply to Mrs. ". K. Clements. Fort Deposit. Ala. su-H-N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
WANTED-sITUAT1oN.

LosT-A gold Y. M C. A. medal finder please return to W. B. Davidson. Jr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
REAL ESTATE AND ENDURANCE.

ynsurance, Real Estate. Loans.
 sWEATT AND WESrcOTT,
 10 South Perry St. Have sood bargains in dweilings, cottages and vacant lots for sale on favorable terms. Several neat cottages and dwellings for rent in city and suburbs II wanting to rent. buy, sell or sxcaangs real estate. insure your property or borrow money, come to see us.
 swEATT AND wEsrcorT.
 10 South Perry St.
 Real Estate. Insurance, Loans. ao-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

whether or not you are now prepared to take out any life insurance, it would be worth your while to investigate the new accumulation pol icy of the New York Life Insurance Co, which we represent In this territory. For just about the same money that you pay any other first policy and guarantee to not only pay the face Of your policy, but also every dollar that you have paid into the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

SPRAYED or stolen from my house on April 2. a dark chestnut eolored Texas mare, With two white feet. mane clipped between the ears Finder to soO Day and receive liberal reward
 Emanuel Shine. 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

A large lot on prominent street and car line this is in the best renting portion of town anc four houses can be built on it; come early.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
FOR sALE-HEAL ESTATE.
saoaG1Iln.

two story s-room dwelling in silk-stocking district. only s7so cash. balance years at per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Insurance, Real Estate. Loans. SWEATT AND WESTC0TTs
 10 South Perry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
WANTED.


 wANTED-To sell. buy or exchange iron safes HaIrs fire proof and national bank safes sps cialties. U. J T;.-asher basement Moses build ing Mont gomery, phone 2o. 26t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

FOR sALE-Two-story room house, Sayre St.,
 a 2so; one.stofy hve room house. South Law. renee St.. 2.350; elegantly located lot 60xi6o for q. e5o: two-story eight-room house. lot LOOK lso. corner lot on South Perry. only s5.50o Zir< Me & Moore il