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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-02
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Consumption is a human
weed fourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young;
when old, sometimes i'm
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
to digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
T@ We will send you
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=@| a little of the Emul-
&~ sion free.
& Be sure that this picture in
~ the form OF a label is on the
3NH wrapper of every bottle Of
VESD4@H Emulsion you buy. .
SCOTT & BOVINE,
@ Chemists,
- 400 Pearl St., N. Y.
M4 soc. and 81; all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-02
Final Discharge.

17OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
" persons interested that l will apply to
the Hon. George S. Drafts, Judge OF FRO
bate in and for the County OF Lexington.
State OF South Carolina, on December H.
1903, for a final discharge as Administrator
of the Estate of q. G. Nunsmaker, Ieceas-
ed. ". D. Hill,
Administrator.
November, IL 1903-4w4.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-02
It Keeps the Feet Warm and
Dry.

Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease, q
powder. Itcures Cbilblains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-02
Trespass Notice.

4 IL PERSONS ARE HEREBY NOTl-
n fed not to hunt, fish or trespass in any
manne Whatever upon the lands OF the
undersigned. The law will positively be
enforced against all violating this notlce
MRS. RACHAEL JEFCOAT,
URBIN B. JEFCOAT,
81. W KIRKLAND.
November 7--4w5pd
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-12-02
Notice..

LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY FOR
n hidden to trespass IN the lands OF the
undersigned by hunting, fishing are III any
way whatever.
J. NJ. SHEALY.
G. W. P. SHEALY,
J. F.. SHEALY,
F. E. LORICK,
W. c.. LORICK.
s r. B. LORICK,
JAMES SHEALY.
November 11-4w5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
A Dozen Skeletons in One Crave.

"The dust of Caesar dead and turned to clay:
MIR. Tressler and the Hackney boys,
who dug for the foundations of the new
stand pipe, made a startling discovery
last Thursday evening. Their spades
hit upon grave that contained no less
than dozen skeletons. Water Com
missioner Eshliman was notified and a
sackful of the bones were brought down
town. Visions of possible tragedies
hoated in the minds of many people,
for the grave was only three feet deep.
Some thought that perhaps they were
the remains of the mound builders.
General John Y. Stone recalls the fact
that terrible epidemic Of cholera broke
out in the Mormon settlement here in
"Coonville" during the Mormon emf
grafton to Utah in the SOS. 1t was also
epidemic at GAINESVILLE" now Council
Bluffs. 1t is thought likely that these
are the remains of victims of that
plague, the bodies all huddled hurriedly
into one grave on water works hill. DR..
st. Clair found the bones Cor eleven
adult legs. Possibly one of the men
was one-legged fellow. There were
also the bones Of lot of children, prob
ably half dozen, making dozen peo-
pie who were buried in that grave, to be
disturbed by the march of modern inn
provements.:-Gl Opinion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
MORTUARY.
e. T. Martin.

Was born in Miami county, Ohio, May
6. 1927, and died IN Leon, Iowa, March
IA, 1903, being rs years, 10 months and
Is days of age. The early part Of Mr..
Mr.. Martins life was spent in his native
state. In the year 1861 he came to De-
catur Co., Iowa, from Ohio. Since that
time he has made this county his home
and the most Of these years have been
spent in Leon. On Feb. l6, 1864. Mr..
Martin was married to Miss Emma
Tullis. Of this union there were born
two daughters. The wife, now widow,
one daughter and step-son survive
the departed. For 25 years Mr.. Martin
has been identified with the church. He
has always been known as peaceable,
hard working citizen and neighbor.
Funeral services were conducted at his
late residence in south Leon, Sunday
afternoon, March Is, by Rev. l. N.
Woodward of the M. E. church assisted
by Rev. Hubbel of the Christian church
Interment was made in the Leon Gem.
etpry
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
A pertlnentlInquiry.

Do you know that for little more
than it costs to take your family to the
theatre once, you can have GRAPHIC
phone, which is equal to a dozen the
atrical performances rolled into one, for
with it you can reproduce all the songs,
speeches and musical selections that
you wish to hear? You get a combin.
alton of an orchestra, theatre concert
and no end of novel and delightful
entertainments. Nothing is truer than
the assertion that the Graphophone en-.
tertains everybody everywhere. Those
who are not familiar with this wonder
full instrument have much to learn that
will add to their pleasure. .
The Columbia Photograph Co., 50
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, headquarters
for graphophones and talking machine
supplies of every kind, will send you
catalogues on application. 30.3t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
IA piano at a Nominal Price.

Chicago's largest music house, Lyon
& Healy, announces a clearing sale OF
pianos. This is owing to the TACT that
their ware rooms are being entirely re-
modelled. Several hundred splendid
instruments are offered without reserve
until all are Sold In this stock are
number of Steinway and Knabe pianos,
and new and second hand pianos in.
Guiding instruments of the following
well-known makes: Miller, Mason d
Hamlin, Hazelton, McPhail, Sterling,
Huntington, Vose, Fischer, Weber,
Chickering, etc. etc. In square pianos
there fine toned instruments at $25, $40,
$50 and upwards. In upright pianos
neat instruments at 500, s120, $l40,
$3.50, Sl65, $3.50, 5000 and upwards. In
Baby Grands some nice specimens at
$3.50 and upwards. Nearly all these
pianos we're intended to sell for much
more than these clearing sale prices,
Lyon & Healy will send a list and full
particulars upon application. Any
piano not proving entirely satisfactory
may be returned at their expense. Adj
dress Lyon 4 Healy, l Adams st. Chi
cago. Distance is no obstacle in taking
advantage of this remarkable chance 10
obtain piano, for in proportion to the
saving to be made the freight charges
are insignificant. If you do not already
know Lyon & Healy by reputation any
banker will. as sure you of their entire
responsibility and record OF 40 years
for honorable dealing. Write at yeur
early convenience SO as to avoid dlsap.
nointment. 30. lit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Mahara's Minstrels.

One Of the big novelties in Minstrelsy
this season and leading feature with
Mahara's Ministries is the appearance
in the final part Of eight handsomely
costumed lady vocalists. ibis double
quartette of ladies are graduates of the
famous Dunavin Musical College, where
ali high-grade coored musicians are
educated. 1t is an acknowledged fact
that singing features of this organiza-
ton compares favorably with the finest
operate companies in existence and
surpass in excellence Of harmony all
so-called Minstrel vocalists. 1t has
always been the endeavor of Mahara
Brothers to excel in singing features,
and these ladies aided by twenty male
voices in grand chorus, certainly prove
that the management has struck the
keynote which pleases and iAyigorates
the life of minstrelsy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Mahara's Minstrels.

Those who wish to laugh in the good,
old fashioned, genuine side splitting,
hearty style will have an entertain
ment all to their own liking at the Van
Werden opera house next Thursday,
March 10, 1908. Maaara's operate
Minstrels is the offering. They give one
OF those supremely amusing perfor-
mances whose theatrical mission is
pleasure only, combined with good
music, novel dances, magnificent cos.
tunes, beautiful scenery, clever com.
edians and large chorus of rare femi-
nine loneliness. The singers are un-
excelled and the comedians have fund
of inexhaustible and original humor I'M
surpassed on the American stage. A
special feature is being made OF the
grand midday street parade.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Public Sale.

Having sold my farm 1 will sell at
my farm three miles east and one-half
mile north of Leon, on Wednesday,
March 25, 1908, the following property,
to-wit:
s head of horses, consisting of 2 mares
coming four years old, horse coming
four years old, 2 Walking Chester fillies
coming one and two years old. Two of
the mares IN this lot are in foal. IL
head of cattle, consisting of 9 COWS, will
be fresh this spring, 8 yearling heifers,
% head of hogs, consisting of five brood
sows, male hog, II shoats. Farm
wagon, spring wagon, Deere corn
planter, new steel Champion hay rake,
2 cultivators, stirring pillow, harrow, bob
sled, hay and corn, No. Is round Oak
stove, barrel churn, twenty gallon ket.
tie, fifteen gallon cream separator, 700
feet native lumber, other things.
Terms-l2 months.
FRED TEALE, Clerk. D. l.. ROBBINS.
S. Y. HARGER, Auctioneer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19

We have many good bargains in
Decatur County farms. We have
arranged to handle flome-seekers
in different parts of Missouri, par
ticularly in Shelby, pettis, Vernon
and adjacent counties. Call and
look over our price lists, and see
What we have. Office in rear Ex-
change National Bdnk.-SAM L.
DARRAH & CO., Real Estate, Leon
0Wa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Old Soldiers and Settlers.
LEON. Iowa, Marcel

LEON, Iowa, March II, 1908.
The Decatur County Veterans and
Old Soldiers executive committees met
in the Il. A. r. hall in Leon, this after
noon at p. m. for the purpose Of fix
ing the time Of their next reunion and
such other business as should come be-
fore the meeting. The meeting was
called to order by J. w. Keller, Presi-
dent A. .J..iAllen not being at hand. The
time set for our next reunion was Tues.
day, September lst, which will be the
opening day, the reunion to be held at
or near Leon, Iowa. A financial com
mittee, composed Of j.. a. Caster, |. N.
Beard and II. j. Vogt was chosen, and
w. II. Fulton and Nj. A. Gammili named
as committee on tents. 9. w: Hotf,
man was elected president Of the Old
Settlers organization. .a ..5
j. w. keller,
J. II. EVANS, President.
Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
THE CHURCHES.
The Ladies Guild of the NJ. E. church
met with Mrs. G. M. Axes Tuesday eve.

The Ladies Guild of the Nj. E. church
met with Mrs. G. M. Axes Tuesday eve.
ming.
There will be services at Crown Chapel
next Sunday at IL o'clock a. m. and
also in the evening.
The Young Ladies Auxiliary will meet
with Mrs Belle Harvey, Monday even
ing, March %. All members are re-
quested to be present.
"Church and State will be the sub
ject discussed at the Christian church
next Lords Day evening. You are
cordially invited to be present.
Elder II. II. Hubbel, pastor of the
Christian church, went to Des Moines
Monday to attend the Disciples Con-
gress being held in that city this week.
There will be covenant meeting at the
Baptist church on Saturday at 2:30 p.
NJ, and communion serviceson Sunday.
All members are earnestly requested to
be present.
At the Advent Christian church Leon,
Sunday, March %, Ed. r. A. Bixler, of
Corning, Ia, president of the Iowa
Missouri Advent Christian conference
will preach morning and evening. All
are invited.
Rev. I. Andrew Arnett, pastor of the
M. E. church at GAINESVILLE was in Leon
last Thursday on his way to Holton,
Kas., to attend the annual Kansas con.
ference of the M. E. church. He was
the guest of Rev. I. N. Woodward be.
tween trains.
A finance committee in charge of the
work of raising funds to build new
Christian church in this city report that
they have been very successful, every
body subscribing quite literally, and
the plans for the new church are now
being drawn.
Sermons in the NJ E. church next
Sunday will be as follows: Preaching
both morning and evening by the pas.
tor. Subject of morning sermon,
"Treasurers that are Secure" in the
evening "Things that Stand Fast For
ever" The regular Thursday evening
prayer meeting will be recalled during
the protracted meeting in the Baptist
church
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
NOTICE OF ANNUAL EbEcr1oN

Notice is hereby given to the qualified elect
ors of the town of Leon, Decatur county.
Iowa, that the annual election will be held On
the 30th day of March, 1903, for the election of
the following municipal officers, towit: Two
three years, and one councilmen to fill vacan :
cy whose term OF office will be for two years
Said election will be held at the usual voting
place in the town of Leon, Iowa. The polls
will be opened at 6. o'clock in the forenoon
and closed at o'clock in The afternoon.
You are furtr er notified that the following
proposition will be submitted to the qualified
electors at said election:
Shall Free Public Library be established
In the town OF Leon, as provided in Section
signed this 18th day OF March, 1903.
MARION w GODDARD,
Attest: -,,,tst .,e,.r Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Middleton Maxwell.

A.. J. Middleton and Miss Hattie Max
well, of Hamilton township, were mar
ried last Sunday by Justice FRANK Cox
at his residence in Eden township. At.
ter the ceremony they returned to the
home of the bride where wedding feast
was served That never cloud shall
come over them is the wish of all who
know them. Mr.. and Mrs. Middleton
will go to house keeping at once on the
farm of the groom in Hamilton town
ship
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Watson-Reed.

Owing to the sickness of the officiat-
ing clergyman we failed to get for pub.
LEGATION notice of recent wedding.
Mr.. NJ. B. Watson and Miss Grace
Reed, both of Weldon, were married at
the Presbyterian parsonage on the
afternoon Of March 5th. They took the
train the same afternoon for their home,
which is on farm near Weldon where
they are now sat home" to their
friends,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
MATRIMONIAL.
still-Minor.

A quiet wedding occurred Tuesday
evening, March 10th, when j. p. still,
of Hamilton township, and Miss Katie
Minor, of Eden, launched their bark on
the matrimonial sea. They have the
congratulations and well wishes of their
many friends. The ceremony was per.
formed by B. F. Robson at his resi-
dence in Eden township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
After La 6rippe-What?

Usually a hacking cough and a general feel
ing of weakness, often leading to fatal results
the danger point. Foley's Honey and Tar
is guaranteed to cure the grippe cough and
make you strong and well. 1T never fails TO
stop cough if taken in time. Take no sub
stitutes. l.. Van Werden
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

mystic Cure for rheumatism and Neural!
sia radically cures in ! to days. Its action
lpoL the system is remarkable and myster-
ous. 1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears The first
dose greatly benefits. $l.0O. Sold by l.. Van
Werdendruggist,L Leon. IL 26J
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19

Mather-the 80 years dentist of over
50 years experience is at Leon on the
of the 9th and will remain
Until the last of every month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Bethel, Shelby Co., Mo.

DEAR SIR:
Excuse me for thus addressing a stranger,
as write this for infornca alton. The first part
of December, 1854. was captured in Decatur
county with s others. Capt. Joe Weldon.
Andrew Thompson, George Fry. Enoch and
Thomas Fry, Calvin Birge, Lou Phillips and
Frank Brown, We were kindly treated by
the Iowa troops. Colonel Burton having us
In charge. would like TO know whether
your county or not, AID ifso would like TO
hear from them. Those boys, all except my
SELF remained in prison until after the war
closed. was the only boy in the crowd and
they did rot watch Inc very close. 1fyou
can give me any information please let me
know. MATHEW McCLUE or McCUE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
Ex-prisoner Writes.

The following letter received by Post
master Ledgerwood is of interest to our
Grand Army friends in recalling old
times:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19

W. A. Garrett, proprietor of the Leon
Nurseries, was in town last week looking
after business for spring trade. He re.
ports stock in fine condition and pros
poets splendid fora good trade this
spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-03-19
PIANO TUNING.

H. F. Curle, of LineFi IA, will be at Leon
every three months. For Firsteclass work
Gallon Curie. Leave orders at Alexander's.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
Mary Jane Smith Is Arralgned on
Charge Of Murder,
WILL PLEAD ON THURSDAY,
Woman Says she Has No Means and
court Agrees 10 Appoint Attorney
To Defend Her

Mary Jane Smith, the colored woman
who administered a fatal dose of poi
son to miner named Daniel Ryan In
her Victoria alley resort on Dec, II.
1902 was brought before Judge Morse
In the district court tails morning and
arralgned on the charge Of murder In
the first degree. The woman stated to
the court that she h,l no attorney and
had ito means with which 20 employ
one, 40 Judge Morse ordered her to APP
pear IN court on Thursday morning,
Jan 22, at 10 o'clock and enter her plea
to the charge. In the meantime the
court stated that he would appoint an
attorney to defend her
The information filed against the wo-
man by District Attorney Eichnor con-
tains three separats counts. so il Is very
evident that he does not intend TO take
any chances upon the woman being ac-
quilted. The first count charges
straight murder in the first degree by
mixing morphine in beer and admins
tering Il 70 Ryan. The second count
charges murder by giving and admins
tering morphine TO Ryan IN manner
unknown. The third count charges
murder committed while attempting TO
commit robbery and that while defend
ant was administering said poison she
was committing an act greatly danger
Gus to the life of Ryan. and the act
perpetrated was one which evidenced
a depraved mind regardless OF human
life
The prisoner was brought into court
By Deputy Sheriff BuTbidge, aud during
the proceed lgs she was as unconcerned
as any person in the courtroom.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
EPIDEMIC OF SMALLPOX.
Twenty,Seyen New Cases Reported
During the Week.

During the week ending Jan. II, there
were 80 white births reported TO the
board Of health, 20 OF which were males
and 10 females. The deaths Of resi-
dents for the same period was the
same az for the week before Q5) while
the total mortality, including non-resi-
dents, was IS, two less than the pre-
cedlng week, Of the decedents, 10 We're
males and females.
There were 70 cases Of scarlet fever
in quarantine at the close of the pre-
cedlng report; nine new cases developed
during the week and one case recovered,
leaving q cases in detention in II prem-
ises, compared with 40 for the same
week OF last year OF diphtheria IL
cases remained over from last week
and new cases were reported cases
resulted fatally and recovered, leaY-
ing IL cases with warning signs dis
played. Two cases Of smallpox We're
imported from outside points and q de-
yelopea IN the city: of this number %
had never been successfully Vaccnated
and 9 had attempted vaccination but
had not secured typical scar. Five
cases recovered during the week. leav-
ing 81 cases guaranteed In the city
and isolation hospital as against 30 for
the preceding week. In addition TO
these cases, cases Of typhoid fever.
! case Of measles and cases OF chicken
pox We're also reported.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
NysTRoM VS.. CLARK.
Petition for Writ OF Mandamus
Argued and Continued.

The petition for a writ Of mandamus
In the case of j. o. Nystrom, city re-
corder, and ex-ofllcio clerk Of the city
courts, vs. Frank H. Clark. justice Of
the peace OF the First precinct was
argued in part before Judge Stewart
this morning. Assistant City Attorney
Shoup argued in behalf Of plaintiff and
Attorney j, A. Frck, represented de-
PENDANT. The latter attorney was un-
able to complete his argument before
court adjourned, so the further hear
ing of the case was continued unttl
next Saturday. At that time Assistant
city Attorney Schulder will also make
the final argument in behalf OF plain
tiff.
The petition asks that a writ of man
damus be issued against defendant 10
compel him TO turn over the records Of
his court to the city recorder, who is
authorized by section %, ohaper l0s Of
the Session laws OF 1901, totake charge
OF all the records Of the city courts. A
question Of unconsttionaity Of the
new city Justice court was raised by
Attorney Frick in his argument He
claimed that the act creating the court
is in conflict with and contrary TO sec
ton %, article 6, OF the Constitution
Of the state. and hence ia unconstitu-
tional and void. He also claims that
defendant Is his own successor and the
successor Of all the other justices OF
the peace OF the city and as such is en-
titled TO the books and records of said
courts.
At adiournlng time the court con-
tinued the further hearing Of the case
until next Saturday morning at 10
O'Clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-17
ROYAL HIGhLANDERS.
cottish 0rler Organized In This City
Last Night.

Another fraternal order was launched
on the waters of secret societies last
night In the form OF branch lodge
OF the Royal Highlanders, who. on state
occasions, will dazzle the youth Of Salt
Lake with their bare knees kits and
other incldentals connected with the re-
gala OF Bonnie Scotland. The lodge
was organized In the !. O. II. b. hall,
Auerbach building by G. NJ. Frazer OF
the Illinois Central, assisted by J, II.
Thorne. The work Is taken from some
events In Scottish history and is said
to teach the principles Of prudence,
fidelity and valor. The following is the
organization and membership:
a. s. Fowler. past lllustrious protec-
tor. +. J. Lucas. illustrious protector,
Mrs. NJ. A. Duncan, chief counsellor;
VIM. ]. Lawson. worthy evangel, A. T.
Mcpherson. secretary; j. r. Lotus,
Treasurer and guide, S. ]. Robinson.
warder: J. A. Clark sentry; G. NJ.
Fraser. manager three years.; ]. H..
Thorne. manager, two years. J. +
Deuchler. manager. lone year), also
chief sportsman: John Marshall. her
aid. r.. II. Hargadine. chief archer,
James Davidson. first worthy censor,
G. +. Nichols. second worthy censo,
DR.. ]. S. sharp physical examinu;
A. G. Dyer. j. T. Haddow J. b. Cranr'
T.. H. Evans A. A. Anakin, II. W, LIT
teford. G. w. Brady. Ruth II. Pettitt.
Farley pettltt and !, ]. Allen.