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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Another Leon Rural Route.

Postmaster Ledgerwood has received
official notice that Rural Mail Route No.
has been established and service will
commence Oct. 1st. The route is known
as the southwest route. 1t starts from
Leon and angles southwest II miles to
Mcintosh farm, then east ] mile, north
to school house No. 3, northeast to the
Cox school house q miles, then north
east to the Orphan school house, and
on northeast to the postoffice. The
length Of the route is 22aa miles, area
covered IS square miles, number of
houses on route 107, population served
535. The carrier who gets the position
will receive 5000 per annum, and the
carrier will be announced in short
time. When the inspector was here
only two applicants took examination,
Roe Caster and Roy Stout and it is pre-
sumed that one of them will be ap-
pointed.
Route No. 4 running northeast of
Leon was rejected on account of there
not being enough families on the route,
but inspector Mason is expected here
this week to go over the route again
and make enough changes SO that the
required 100 families will be served.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
THOUGHT HIM A CATTLE THIEF
Andrew Mccartney of this City
Taken for one at Bethany.

Andrew Mccartney, the we'll known
manager of the Leon creamery had a
little experience at Bethany, Mo-, last
week which for time made his hair
stand on end. A stranger had driven
two cows into Bethany and offered them
for sale at such low prices as to arouse
suspicion that the cattle were stolen
When closely questioned, became alarm
ed and hurriedly left town. Andrew
had been visiting some customers a
little ways out of town and as he walk
ed into Bethany in the evening he was
seen by an amateur sleuth who was sure
he had found the cattle thief. When
Mr.. Mccartney reached town he went
to hotel followed by the detective
who phoned for the sheriff and other
officers who soon came and surrounded
the hotel to prevent his escape. When
they confronted Andrew it took him by
surprise and for little bit he was con-
siderably excited, as he says they some-
times hang cattle thieves in Missouri
without waiting to try them but when
he was told what he was accused of he
had no difficulty in securing reputable
persons to identify him, and the officers
apologized to him in great shape.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
DELL FRANKS IS KILLED
Meets Death at the top of an EieC-
trio Pole While Making Repairs
Once Lived in Leon.

From the Omaha Daily Bee we CLEAN
the following PARTICULARS Of the death of
Dell Franks, who years ago was resi-
dent of Leon, being nephew of Mrs,
+. M. Osborn:
Dell Franks, lineman for the Tbomp
son-Houston Electric Light company,
who lived at 1927 Decatur street, was
electrocuted at eighteenth and @
streets in South Omaha Thursday night
at IL o'clock. He, with his wife started
early in the evening for drive and at
the same time to make an inspection of
the arc lights, the work which has
been the duty of the unfortunate man
for some time past. The light located
where Mr.. Franks met his death was
not in working order and he climbed
the pole to fix the wires. No sooner
had he reached the top of the pole
than his wife heard agonizing groans
and looking up saw her husband
hanging suspended on the wires with
his body enwrapped in blue flames.
The horrible scene caused her to scream
for help. The firemen in the engine
house nearby heard her and rushed to
the scene and in few moments. with
the aid of long ladders, the lifeless
body was brought down and taken to
the undertaking rooms. A physician
was summoned who pronounced the man
dead and stated that death had been in
stantaneous.
Mr.. Franks had been in the employ of
the electric light company for four
years and always had been held in high
esteem by his employers. He was 25
years old and was married six weeks
ago. He had a number of years been a
member of Omaha lodge No. 159, Anc-
lent Order of United Workmen and in
all probability the order will have
charge of the funeral services.
His wife, who sat in the buggy and
witnessed the tragic death, is prostrate
and it will be weeks before she recoy-
ers from the terrible shock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Barn Burns near Grand River.

A big barn on the Nels Eaves farm
OF mile south of Westerville, was de-
stroyed by fire Saturday evening under
circumstances pointing strongly to the
work of an incendiary. Mr.. Eaves'
adopted son, Oscar Shields, lives on
the farm ard had been not in the
barn with any fire or light for two or
three days. He was at Weste1 Vile
when the fire broke out and the barn
was too far gone by the time he reached
home to save anything. There were
no horses in the barn but he lost a
quantity Of grain, harness and imple-
ments, making heavy loss. Mr..
Shields is son-in-law of By Bay, of
Grand River, whose big livery barn was
burned by an incendiary about year
ago. The people of Richland township
are naturally much aroused over the
numerous cases of barn burning in that
locality.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Base Ball at Reunion.

Arrangements have bean completed
for good ball games each day at the
reunion and the diamond is being put
in first-class shape and a big canvass
wall has been ordered from Des Moines.
On Wednesday the game will be be-
tween Weldon and Grand River. On
Thursday Garden Grove and Lamont
will play, and on Friday 111th Alaskas
will have nine to play against the
world, nobody bar red, and it is expect
ed that the best players from all the
other clubs will combine and play the
Alaskas. Lovers of base ball will have
an opportunity to see some fine games.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Enforcement of the Law.
Davis City, Ia.. Aug. ID. 1f

Davis City, Ia, Aug. "a, 1908.
TO THE LEON REPORTER: We have a.
little enigma in Davis City. 1t may be.
briefly stated in the following: On
Monday August II was brought into
Judgment for having on my person
weapon of defense. This weapon was,
secured for the protection of my people
at home who became alarmed by the
intense confusion prevalent to late
hour at night during the reunion and
from stand had taken on law en-
forcement. This weapon inadyertent-
ly had on my person when approached
on August II. The enigma appears in.
this that the authorities should be so
ardent to pass Judgment on my mad
vertense while the drunkard on our.
streets and in the park, the seller Of.
hop ale and beer, and the conductor of
gambling devices could not be detected
but We're in broad day allowed to carry
on their business without having any
peace officer bring them to legal justice.
| confess a sense of confusion arising
from such a partiality of law enforce
ment. The conditions which make nos.
sible this enigma are certainly deplor-
able and in justice to all should be ex-
posed to the general public.
Very Sincerely,
ALFRED KNOLL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
New Millinery Firm.

The up stairs rooms in the Dorm
block on the north side of the public
square are being remodeled and fixed
up for the Gillette Millinery Co., of Des
Moines, who will occupy them shortly
with a fine new stock of up-to-date mil
inery. They will bring an entirely new
stock, comprising the latest creations
in fashionable millinery and will be
ready for business in time for the fall
trade. Watch THE REPORTER for big
adv. announcing the opening of their
new store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Opening sale of lots in three no

Opening sale of lots in three new
townsites on the Omaha extension of
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will take place as follows: Tenant,
Shelby county, Iowa, Tuesday, Sept. s.;
Bentley, Pottawattomie county, Iowa,
Tuesday, Sept. Is; McClelland, Potta-
wattomie county, Iowa, Tuesday, Sept.
p. One fare to Ft. Dodge from all
points on the Chicago Great Western
Railway. Special trains from Ft. Dodge
to townsites on day of sales, with fare
of $1.0O for round trip. Special trains
from Council Bluffs to townsites, fare
fifty cents for round trip. For full par
ticulars see bills or address Edwin B.
Magill, Manager Townsite Dept. Fort
Dodge, Iowa. Sept. is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Cup Will Stay in America.

Sir Thomas Upton, the English sports
man who has made two attempts to
capture the Americas cup with his
yachts, is again doomed to go home
without it. The Reliance defeated the
Shamrock III last Saturday by Z min
utes and 2 seconds, and won the second
race Tuesday with margin of minute
and 10 seconds. The American boat
has won the first two races and it is
safe to say the cup will stay on this
side of the big pond, for in order to
win the Shamrock III would have to
win three straight races.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
"At Pixies Peak"

"At Pixies Peak" G. H. Eldon's latest
production, is one of the solidly good
attractions now before the public. The
story is a fascinating one, and has the
power to entertain and hold it's listen
er from first to last. There is no sort
of doubt about this, the success last
season in the east was too pronounced
to admit any question. -Four stirring
acts, each succeeding one stronger than
the proceeding, keeps up an interest
to the very climax of the last act.
There is a charm too, in this wholesome
western story that appeals well and the
public feel that it is play for them in
every sense. "At Pixies Peak comes to
Van Werden's Opera House, Friday,
August %. Reserved seats on sale at
the usual place.
For Oklahoma realty write or call ou
g. B. Jordan, Enid, 0. T. formerly Of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

The township caucuses will be held at the place
where the last general election held in the re-
spective townships and voting places on Saturday.
Sept IL, 1902, at o'clock p and select the dele
gates to which they are entitled
All voters who endorse the principles of democ-
facy are most cordially invited to attend and partci
pate in the caucuses
o. E. HULL, MARION WooDARp
secretary. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
New School Principal.

AT meeting of the Leon school board
held last Thursday, Prof. James NJ.
Pierce, of Redfield, Iowa, was elected as
principal of the Leon public schools to
replace Prof. j. H. Drake, who resigned
to accept position in the schools at
Creston.
The new principal while a stranger to
the people of Leon comes highly reco-
mended as an instructor and gentle
man. He has had charge of the public
schools at Redfield for the past three
years and was reelected for next year at
an increased salary and the school
board of that city were very reluctant
to release him, but finally consented.
He is graduate of the state Normal
School at Cedar Falls and also of Drake
University of Des Moines and makes a
good impression with all whom he has
met. He is packing up his household
goods preparatory to moving his family
to this city and we bespeak for him a
welcome to our city.
The public schools will open Sept. 7th,
one week from next Monday, there
being no other change in the able corps
of teachers who were employed last
year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Normal Entertainment.

The normal students and Instructors
will give fine musical and literary en-
tertainment under the direction of Miss.
Mable Horner the we'll known. elocu-
zionist, at the Methodist church on
Thursday evening, August 9th. All
who attend will be assured an evening
of rare pleasure.
PROGRAM
Vocal Solo. Scotch Lullaby
Spring Love
Hazel Blair.
Reading. ."Old Glory'--Riley
Nellie Merrill
Reading. Observation-Disclosures. "DiSillusion'
Myrtle Stanley.
Vocal Solo.."A Rose in Heaven n'-Tratro
Della B. Daniels.
Orat lon.......... "Watchwords to Success
Lottie Haunstein.
Reading In1Ia.s,t nn,ue.oeicie
Bessie Cowden.
Duet.............,.........."La "Larboard Watch"
Mrs. Daniels, Mr.. Lyon.
Declamation......' "A Message to Garcia, !.
Edward CARRIER.
Reading........ Coquette Conauercd''
Bessie Judd.
Reading".,,..,.:::.....:"T "Too Utterly Utter
Vida Keown.
Vocal solo........:...:.... 1.-THE Holy City
A. l.. Lyon.
oration...,..;..;; Rowing or Drifting"
Belle Kelly.
heaulnsSS Alter the Bali,
Kathleen Ogden.
Reading".."............" angelina Johnson
Fannie Jackson.
Vocal Solo..... o.............................S Selected
Nina Cowden
heaulnS ........................"Iit for Tat"
Hazel Freeman.
Reading............... "Victor at Marengo"
E. P. Conwell.
headlng.............. Selected
Myrta Howell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
to Wrestle at Reunion.

James H. Alldredge, our local wrest-
Ter, has arranged for a wrestling match
next week with James Gallatin, cham
pion of Kansas, which will be held at
the reunion grounds on Thursday, Sep
tember 3, Old Settlers Day. The match
will be held in a big tent which will be
seated for the occasion and will doubt
less be attended by a large crowd as
there is a, great interest taken in this
sport and it is an exhibition that is well
worth attending.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Notes Of the Normal Institute.

Misses Myrta Howell and Kathleen
Ogden were visitors Saturday morning.
Prof. Hugh S. Buffum was a pleasant
visitor at the Institute Tuesday morn
ing.
A most excellent program will be
given by the teachers Thursday night.
Several out of town visitors are expect
ed.
Prof. James Daugnton, of Grand
River, was visiting the Institute last
Friday. He is principal at Pierson this
year.
Miss Lucy Smallwood, member of the
post graduate division, goes to Guide
Rock, Neb.. for years work in the 5th
9th and 7th grades.
Prof. w. w. Palmer, formerly of Deca-
tur county, now teachiug in South Da-
kota, was representing Highland Park
the first of the week.
The Normal ball team defeated the
court house officials in good game Fri
day afternoon, the score being II to 10
in favor of the Normalites.
The following have enrolled since last
week: Lulu Miller, Garden Grove; Eu-
nice Meter, Weldon; S. Arthur Krell,
Decatur; Lucy Smallwood, Leon.
Prof. E. P. Conwell was visitor at
the Institute Thursday and Friday of
last week. He is principal at Montrose,
S. Oak. Miss Maggie Conwell will re-
tnrn to Dakota with him and teach dur
ing the coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Notice..

The United Brethren will hold their
fourth quarterly meeting at Tuskeego,
commencing Thursday evening, Sept. 8,
and continuing over Sunday. Rev. w.
E. Crenk presiding elder will take
charge of the services. Baptismal SER
vice on Sunday, the 9th.
S. S. LENoNDs,
Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

boys gave you last year and they will
outdo themselves this year. Gov. Gum
Minis will be here and deliver one of his
eloquent speeches, so bring the child
rem and give them an opportunity to
hear governor of our grand state for
they may never have another opportun-
ity. There will be a monster parade
with the Corydon and Garden Grove
bands, jubilee singers, clowns and every
thing to amuse the children. After the
governors address at the park there
will be all kinds of fun and amusement,
singing, dancing, creased pole, tub race
fat mems race, boxing match, and con-
tests galore to create fun for the people
and best of all everything will be alb
solutely free. 1t is day of entertain
ment for the people at the expense Of
the 111th Alaskas who ask every man,
women and child to be their guest on
this occasion. There4l be something
doing all day long and we'll into the
night, for in the evening there will be
the grandest display of fireworks ever
seen in southern Iowa, and the refec-
tion in the waters of the lake, and the
back ground of trees make beautiful
place for the fireworks display. The
fireworks are already here 50 there will
be no disappointment
Aside from the reunion proper there
will be ball games between good clubs
each day and on Thursday there will be
a wrestling match on the grounds be-
tween James H. Alldredge, of Leon, and
James Gallatin, champion Of Kansas.
Don't be satisfied with coming to the
reunion one day, but take week off
and be here every day. You'll live just
as long and SO home we'll pleased with
your outing. Come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Democratic County Convention.

A delegate convention of the democrats of Decatur
county, Iowa. will be held at the opera hall in Leon
Iowa, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10, 1908
at IL o'clock a. m for the purpose of nominating
didates for county offices, to wit:
One Representative,
One County Treasurer,
One Sheriff,
One County Superintendent,
One Member of Board of Supervisors,
One Coroner.
And to transact any business that may properly
come before them The ratio of representation will
be one delegate for each township and voting pre-
cnct, and In addition thereto delegate for each
is votes fraction of 10 over cast for Richard
Burke for secretary of state the general cleo
ton Under this call the townships will be entitled
To deleua a follr,:c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

WANTED Lady boarder. Call on or
address Mrs. NJ. E. AVERY, Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

For good Arkansas farm lands write
to D. U. Robbins, Carlisle, Ark.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
al Found Il So."

Mccormick, H., Sept. 2S.-Miss
Ethel Bradshaw of this place has writ
ten a letter, which is remarkable for
the character of the statements it
contains. As her letter will be read
with interest, and probably with profit
by many women, it has been thought
advisable to publish it in part. Among
other things Miss Bradshaw says
Il had Kidney Trouble with the
various unpleasant symptoms which
always come with that disease, and
have found a cure. | would strongly
advise all who may be suffering with
any form of Kidney Complaint to use
Dodd's Kidney Pills, a remedy which
l have found to be entirely satisfac.
tory.
This remedy is within the reach of
ALL and it is all that it is recon-
mended to be- found II so. and there
fore feel 1t my duty to tel others
about It.
DR.. Dunaway OF Benton. ILL.,, uses
Dodd's Kidney Pills in his regular
practice, and says they are the best
medicine for Kidney Troubles. lie
claims they will cure Diabetes in
the last stages.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Names Of Roman Anrses.

At the recent excavations in the
Roman forum an inscribed stone in
honor of Avilius Teres, a chariot driv-
er of the time OF the Emperor Domi-
tian, was brought to light II will
probably interest modern sportsmen
TO learn that the inscription gives the
rames OF the horses with which Avil-
ius Teres won his triumphs in the
arena. their birthplaces and their col.
ors. The names are eighty in mum.
Der and include the following: Wolf,
Sparrow, Robber, Bee, Dove. Pearl,
Emerald, Jewel, Eagle. Red Fox, The
Most Lucky One. Desolator. Dagger,
etc. The naturalist will find an i'm
rortant historical hint in the fact that
the great majority Of the horses
named upon the stone are described
as Africans" There are only single
indications Of Spanish. a Gallo, 9
Thessaltan and an Aetolian horse hsv
ing assisted the renowned Avilius to
gain his victories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
CONDENSED NEWS.

Rush OF immigration at New York
5 very great On Monday 3,6i6 persons
arrived from Europe and on Tuesday
1000 mostly Of the better class OF poor
Germans and Poles. whose destina-
tions are interior points, mostly west
ern farming districts.
Leung Ka Cheu. the noted Chinese
reformer. vice president OF the Chi
hese Reform association. has arrived
In San Francisco. 10 the delight or
the Celestial population. The dowa-
ger empress Is said 10 have offered
100000 for his arrest.
Il am not sorry" said Peter Le-
nousky. ms he confessed the murder
for which he is 10 die on the gallows
in Wilkesbarre. Pa Lenousky beat
Anthony Sennek 10 death with a
Ratchet In the Exeter mine April ID.
1902. for robbery. and got but few
cents.
The Russian military authorities In
Port Arthur have invited tenders for
supplying $500 tons OF wheat. $500
tons of barley and other cereals. The
harbor entrance Is now being blocked
with timber and iron chains nightly by
the Russian naval officials. no reason
being given for such action.
Dreadng the publicity that a con-
test of the will of the late David Brad
ley Lee. OF New York, would cause, the
sisters or the millionaire. Countess Won
Waldersee and Baroness De Wachter
Lauterbach. have given the widow
nearly $l.0o0.000 The wife's existence
was unknown until after Lees death.
Harry McElmoyle. former coal and
iron policeman charged with the muir
der at Nesqnehoming. Carbon county.
OF Patrick Sharpe. striker. during
the coal strike last year. was acquitted
by jury al Norristown in - minutes.
VIM. Ronemus. fellow deputy, will
be placed on trial on the same charge,
and McElmoyle has been called as a
witness.
I'll beg on my knees for the lives
OF my boys. ! know they are limo.
cent? exclaimed the mother OF the
three Van Wormer brothers. OF Kin.
derhook. y. Y. whose death sentences
for the murder Of their uncle. Paul
Hallenbeck. Gov. Odell refused to com
mute. The governors decision caused
much satisfaction 10 the residents OF
kinderhook
Mysterious Billy Smith. the once
famous puglist who was the hero OF
100 ring battles before he was % yNlrs
OF age. has joined the Salvation Army,
and was star eXborter AT the opening
Of the Bowery crusade sunday. His
wife. who was an actress. "Scottie,
a well known saloonkeeper. and a
tanned tiger" were among the other
converts who appeared with the red
Goa led officers of the army.
Modern slavery In Alabama Is in
Stanced i'm the ease Of Charley Hud
son, negro whom Aaron and Archie
Dill now on trial in Birmingham
stopped on tie public road and forced
irto peonagc His clothing and SIC
were seized. he was beaten over the
head and knocked down. and on an
attempt Ia escape was whipped with
stick I'll! h hled.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Train Held Up by Doc.

A big black dog held up train on
the river trestle near Rochester, N. Y,
and caused no little embarrassment TO
those who were watching the actions
Of the canine.
The dog could easily have been run
down and killed by the engine, but the
engineer did not propose to take any
chances. so he allowed the dog TO hold
up the train. Passengers on their way
up from the beach no doubt wondered
what the train stopped on the trestle
for. and why after it started 1t went
across the trestle at an unusually slow
rate Of speed. The big black dog was
the cause of it all.
The dog started across the trestle
from the east side. He was on slow
trot, evidently being careful for feaI
of tumbling and falling between the
ties to the river below.
When the animal reached point
| about midway across, the train from
the beach, which arrives at the State
street station about o'clock, pulled
4 OH 10 the lIeSllS Nhc cart oiuC
and as it rapidly approached the dos
he stopped, and, turning so that ht
| faced the engine, he looked in wonder
at the big iron horse.
The train slowed down and theI
came to a full stop within about q
feet of the dog. Ii was apparent tina
the engineer saw the dog and that b,
preferred to allow the canine to holC
up the train rather than take chance
on humping the animal off the trestl,
and possibly endanger the lives of thu
passengers, for the trestle is no place
on which to take chances.
After sitting on tie ties about thre
minutes and calmly looking at tn,
engine he resumed his trot across tn
trestle. II was very slow trot. Whel
the dog started the engineer starte,
the train at a slow rate so that il tn
dog took a notion to stop again tn
I: ain could be stopped before bumpin
into the animal.
When about 80 feet from the ives
end of the trestle the dog took a squirt
cleared the trestie in a twinkling an,
| disappeared.-N. Y. Journal.