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home. Not long went to Sandy N, Y,, which ig by the damp from Lake On- Here Icontracted cough, and be- so hoarse that l
 could hardly
 preach to my
 congregation. It was not only distressing in a bodily sense, | but extremely
 embarrassingto / enter the pulpit
 in this condi-
 tion. l had
 heard of Ack-
Arizona silver belt., 1903-04-16
A Thoughtful Man.

M. NJ. Austin of Winchester, Ind. knew what to do in the hour of need. His wife had such an unusual case of stomach and liver trouble, physicians could not help her. He thought of and tried Dr. Kings New Life Pills and she got relief at once and was finally cured. Only 25c, at all drug stores.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-04-16

GLOBE, ARIZONA, April 7th, 1903.
 Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 o'clock am There were present Lyman C. Woods, chairman; David Devore and J. G.. Oldheld, members and w. D. Fisk, clerk.
 The minutes of the previous meet ing were then read and approved.
 The following demands were aud tied and allowed for the respective amounts, and warrants ordered to be drawn in payment thereof:
 old Dominion Commercial com
 pany, county indigent. $2l D Andy Mayss, constable fees. ~ 56 SO Western Union Telegraph com
 pany, time service ........... 3 % II. 0. Hitchcock, supplies. ... 6 45 West Publishing company books
 for district attorneys ofiice... 55 50 S. w. Kenton, juror r........... 20 H. R. Murphy, juror ............ 16 20 G. S. Van Wagenen, supplies .. ? 50 E. F. Kellner X Co., county in- dlgent. ............ ..,........ JO Zi A. Carlisle & Co.,, blank books. 26 45 Gnu Quong, meals to prisoners l5 43 Cottee & James, electric lights. 52 % H. H. McNeil company, supplies 69 50 c. R. Rogers, sheriff's fees 1S9 50 Ed O'Donnell, quarantine ofiic- D. M. Doherty, quarantine off, c. w. Tillman, repairs. ........ r 30 Rescue Lodge, No. l2, rent for
 jury ..................... 9 % Bancroft- -WhitneyCompany,sup- H. F. Taught, bounty on scalps % stephen Tllley, bounty on scalps 3 % Wm. Koehn, bounty on scalps. 10 % W. D. Fisk, assigned bounty on T. H. McKevitt, bounty on scalpS. ....,....,,. ..''''...... l uu Fred Briggs, bounty on scalps.. l %
Arizona silver belt., 1903-04-16
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of Supervisors of Gila County,
 Territory of Arizona.

GLOBE, ARIZONA, April 9th, 1903.
 The Board of Supervisors of Gil; county, territory of Arizona, met il regular session, pursuant to require ment of law, at 9 o'clock am.
 There were present Lyman c. Woods chairman J. c. Oldteld and David Devore, members and W. D Fisk clerk.
 Minutes of the January meeting were read and approved, and also min utes of the special meeting of Febru ary ?, 1903.
 Petition and protest for county road extending from the county road of the Salt river valley road, at 8 point near J. O. Coplin's ranch, to in tersect the county road from Globe tC Schulz ranch aud upper Pinto creek at point near John Wog's ranch, or Miami Flat, was considered, and the clerk was instructed to notify and re. fer petitioners to the law pertaining | to establishing county roads Para. graph 3072, of Title 63, Revised Stat. utes of Arizona). John Wog, J. F Gerald and A. G. Pendleton were ap. pointed viewers. It was then ordered that notices be posted, as required by law, one at Black Warrior pump sta | tion, one at John Wog's ranch and one at the county court house.
 The Board then examined the money on hand in the county treasurer's of flee, and found the same correct, as follows:
 Checks. ks.....$12,l53 32
 currency ....... Z,ooo oS
 Recorders receipt 312 50
 Upon motion, Board took a recess until loo o'clock pm.
 Pursuant to recess taken, Board re. convened at o'clock pm. Present Lyman c. Woods, chairman; David Devore and J. G. Olddeld, members {; and w. D. Fisk, clerk.
 The following demands were audit ed and allowed for the respective amounts, and warrants ordered to be drawn in payment thereof
 w. D. Fisk, assigned repairs. SIP % Edward Week, rent for county
 indigent 35 % Dr. L. E. WightmaD, meals for
 county hospital tal........... 5l % pr. L. E. Wightman, medical
 attendance ..................1 .113 80 Jas. Hatton, bounty on scalps 12l % Wm. Colcord, assigned bounty
 on scalpS. ..... ............... Il % w. w. Beard, bounty on scalps. co Neri Osborn, pro rata expenses
 of supervisors at Phoenix. w l5 % Alex. Blake, sprinkling and wood l6 50 Pinal Water Company, wate.
 rent ...........,...... 2l OO A. Carlisle & Co.,, blank books 76 59 Sultan Bros, supplies ...... 21 40 Wm. Zimmerman, burying coun-
 ty poor. ..........,......... 70 % w. D. Fisk, stamps, express, ,etc. 12 S5 Globe Steam Laundry, washing
 county hospital l,.............. 34 % c. c. Carico, fees justice court 69 50 c. c. Carico, drayage. ........... II 9 B. Morello, refund of taxes. w 60 % A petition was received, asking that J. B. Armer be appointed road over seer of Payson road district, and upon motion, duly seconded, the same was granted.
 Upon motion, the Board adjourned
Arizona silver belt., 1903-04-16

PUUTUIUH FCU, dSKTTE J. B. Armer be appointed road over seer of Payson road district, and upon motion, duly seconded. the same was granted.
 Upon motion, the Board adjourned to meet at 9:30 o'clock a m. April 7th, 1903.
 Approved.
 LYMAN C. WOODS, Chairman. Attest w. D. FISK, Clerk.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-04-16

CTS English Remedy and, after service, bought q bottle and b gan taking it. The Lext nightmy throat was nearly well, and I deliv- cred my sermon without difficulty. In few days | was thoroughly cured conceive it to bomy duty to benefit mankind physically as well as spiritually whenever can, and am glad to write these words in praise of this gr2nl old medicine Those with sensitive thy"tsand dthoscwhocatchcold easily should certainly take Acker's English Remedy"
 (Sjgncd) REV. EZRA TERRY SANFORD.
 Sold c5' snr. ad T bottle throughout tho Tinted SH ss. Can" IH3 3,il il lurl ud,.tlE q g. 3d., is.rL larl.ntG .firgHIa 2 ' be. return the 'p.ie 30 ',us Grurs IS. aad Er; y"Irm u,y B,,;.
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 'ro.,... ',' ?. ... lCg York For Sale by H. 0. Hitchcock, Globe.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-04-16
From a Pastor

" am the pastor of the Baptist Church at Port Jcrvis, N Y., and sometimes am called upon to take part in cvangeistic work away
Arizona silver belt., 1903-04-16

The bonds of the various road over seers appointed at the January meet ings were approved also bonds of L. E. Wightman, county physician, and R. H. Samuel, justice of the peace.
 Application of Miners & Merchants Bank of Globe for designation as de- pository of public money of Gila county was considered, and upon mo- tion, duly seconded, same was ordered to be filed, and no action taken.
 Upon motion, the Board took a re. cess nntil 1:30 pm.
 Pursuant to recess taken, the Board
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
New Court Cases.

Media M. Hensley VS.. James A. Hcnsley.
Plaintiff was married to defendant at
Leon on Aug. 25, 1892, and lived with
him until sometime in April 1897, when
he deserted her without cause and has
ever since absented himself. She asks
for decree of divorce, and the custody
of her minor son Lloyd A. Hensley aged
8 years. Ed. II. Sharp attorney for
plaintiT.
Harriet A. Ferguson has commenced
an action asking that streets and alleys
in a 25acre tract owned by her in the
town of Lamont be vacated, the plat of
the addition never having been accepted
by the town Or the streets and alleys
opened for public use. W. B. Kelley
attorney for plaintiff.
Amanda vJ. Wyclloif VS.. Frank A.
Wyckotf is an action for divorce on the
ground Of desertion. They were married
in Ringgold county July %, 1898, and
lived together until April a, 1898. Plain
tiff asks for a decree of divorce and the
custody of their four minor children.
B. M. Russell attorney for plaintiff.
! Nettie Davis VS.. V. r. Davis is another
suit for divorce. They were married at
Unionville, Mo-, in November 1888 and
lived together until June 4, 1903. Plaintiff
/ alleges that for fourteen years her hus-
band has vexed, teased, tantalized,
harassed and nagged her until life has
become unbearable as we'll as striking
her over the head with strap. She asks
for $25 temporary alimony and the
equity in small property to the value Of
1886 which she purchased with her own
means, and also the custody Of her two
minor children. B. NJ Russell attorney
for plaintiff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23

and more fatuous even than war. War
is sometimes necessary, honorable and
just; religious persecution is never de-,
fensible.
The sinfulness and folly which give
impulse to unnecessary war, received
their greatest check when your majes-
tvs initiative rested in an interna tonal
court of peace.
With such an example before it
the civilized world cherishes the hope
that upon the same initiative there
Shall be fixed in the early days of the
twentieth century, the enduring right
of religious liberty; that by a gracious
and convincing expression your majesty
will proclaim, not only for the govern
ment of your own subjects but also for
the guidence of all civilized men, that
none shall suffer in person, property,
liberty or life, becouse of his religious
belief; that the humble subject may
worship and his own government, what
ever it's form or agencies, must safe
guard these rights and immmities by
the exercise Of all it's powers y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
Trower-Rauch.

The Methodist parsonage in Decatur
Iowa, was the scene of quiet and
happy wedding July Goth, 1908. The
contracting parties were Miss Alma
Grace Rauch, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James. Rauch, and Mr.. Fred Trower, son
of Mr.aand Mrs. Fred Trower, both OF
Grand River township.
At prompt four o'clock the happy
couple clasped hands and responded to
the beautiful marriage ceremony of the
Methodist Episcopal church pronounced
by Rev. E. B. Scoggan and in few
brief moments they were made husband
and wife.
Mrand Mrs. .Trower are two of the most
esteemed young people of Grand River
township and many friends join in wish
ing them long and happy welded life
They wilkbegin housekeeping soon neal
their old home where Mr.. Trower is en-.
gagged in farming.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
The Light Plant Coal Contract
ShoMn up.

About June 23rd l was requested by
the mayor to order one car of Keb nut
coal for trial at the light plant. The
coal was weighed, both Keb nut and
Centerville lump, and on an actual
test it was found that it required 2,200
pounds of Centerville lump to run the
plant one night and 2,030 pounds of Keb
NUT the big pump being run 20 minntes
longer with the nut coal making about
200 pounds difference in favor Of the
nut coal. offered to furnish the Keb
nut by the year for S2.40 per ton at
the depot but the committee went
ahead and contracted for Centerville
coal at $3.03 per ton at depot for the
year, thus paying 63 cents more per ton
than they would have to pay for the
nut. AS it requires about two tons per
night to run the plant it will cost the
town about $3.50 per month or $45a.00
per year more for lump coal than for
Keb Nut and will some one please tell
who gets the S5.453?
l openly challenge a test any time
with the nut coal against the Center
vile lump before a committee to see
the coal weighed, the town to furnish
the fireman for the lump coal and l will
furnish the nut coal and fireman free of
cost to the town. CREED DoBBTrT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
Alldredge Accepts Gotch's Chal
lenge.

James H. Alldredge, Icons champion
wrestler who defeated Frank Gotch, of
Humboldt, Iowa, who claims to be cham
pion Of the state and the west, in a
match in this city, has written Gotch
accepting his challenge for another
match which appeared in last weeks
REPORTER. Mr.. Alldredge says he is
ready to meet Gotch again, and in ac-
cepting the challenge said he would
meet Gotch at Leon in two weeks. Gotch's
reply has not yet been received, but if
he agrees to the time and place the
match is a sure go, and the lovers of
sport in this city will look forward with
great anticipations to the match. ALL
dredge has many supporters in this city
who are confident he can defeat
Gotch, while there are some who be-
lieve Gotch will succeed in throwing
him two straight falls within the hour.
The match is sure to attract an enor-
nous crowd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
Edward w. Rowland

was born September 3, 1916, in Mont
gomery Shire. North Wales, in which
Shire his father, mother and grand-
father were born. His mothers maiden
name was Jane Edwards. He emigrated
to this country in his twenty-third year,
arriving in New York City in 1910. He
went first to Ebbensburg, Penn, and
remained there till 1859, when he moved
to Mclean county, Illinois. He was
married to Miss Jane Tibbitt, March 5,
1912, in Cambria county, Pennsylvania,
she dying in Illinois July 81, 1862.
From their marriage We're born eight
daughters. Mr.. Rowland united with
the Presbyterian church in early life,
and was about year latter made an
Elder in that church, in which capacity
he served upwards of sixty year. Dur
ing all this time he was an active work.
er in the Sabbath school, teaching a
class until near the close of his long
life. He removed to this county with
his son-in-law, Mr.. James Cresswell,
with whom he made his home, near
Decatur, till the last. Since coming
here he united with the Methodist
church by letter, there being no Pres
byterian church within easy access.
During these years, since coming to this
county in 1896, he has been faithful
and helpful member of that church
During the past winter, when special
services were held, in spite of his
advanced age, he attended nearly every
service, both day and evening. His
death occurred July 10, 1908, at the age
of eighty-six years, ten months and
sixteen days. The funeral services
We're conducted by Rev. ". H. llsley OF
this city assisted by Rev. Scoggan
pastor of the Methodist church at
Decatur.
|
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
Crop Bulletin.
For WEEK ENDING JULY 20, 1908.

y For WEEK ENDING JULY 20, 1908.
DEs MONIES, Iowa.
The past week afforded four or five
days Of fine weather for haymaking and
harvesting small grain, and the time
was well improved. A large amount of
we'll cured hay has been put into stacks
and barns, and the quality of the crop
is generally up to the average. The
shower.,ssof the 18th and 18th were
timely and very beneficial, except in
limited areas in the northern and
eastern districts, where damage result
ed in heavy downpours. In the south
ern districts the showers were gener-
ally light, and in some places the
surface is becoming dry and hard. The
general condition of the corn crop
appears to be steadily improving,
though the temperature for the week
was slightly below normal. A survey
OF the fields will show unusual varia-
tion inssize and appearance Of the corn
plant, ranging from twelve inches to
the normal tasseling height, and it is
evident that extremely favorable wealth
er will be required to bring the belated
portion of the crop to maturity.
Spring wheat and oats are affected by
rust, especially the late seeded portions
and the quality Of the grain will be
somewhat impaired. The barley harv-
est is well advanced, and early seeded
wheat and oats are in shock. Reports
indicate that the early potato crop is
below expectations, being affected by
blight and rot. The apple crop seems
to be holding it's own, and the yield Of
early fruit is good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
Hatch Libel Case Settled.

Howard Fl. Tedford, the junior editor
of the Mt. Ayr Record, which paper was
recently made defendant in $4,000
liberal suit brought by Rev. A. Z. Hatch,
the blind preacher who resides in this
city, was in Leon last Friday, and while
here made satisfactory settlement with
Rev. Hatch and his attorneys. The
terms Of the settlement We're not made
public. The Messrs. Tedford acknow-
lodged they had made serious mistake
in using the name of Rev. Hatch in con-
nection with the escapade of Rev. Gled-
we'll, the blind preacher from GAINESVILLE,
retracted the article in their paper, and
did all within reason looking to settle
ment of the case, and in Rev. Hatch they
found man of honor who was not vim
dictive, SO the parties had no difficulty
in getting together and making a settle
ment, which is better for all concerned.
The publication Of the article has cost
the Record several hundred dollars,
Rev. Hatch has been completely vindic-
ated, SO all is well.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
SHOULD PAVE STREETS
Many Iowa Towns are Paving and
Leon Should not be Behind-Some
Figures as to the Cost.

The question of paving few blocks
in the business section of Leon is being
agitated by our progressive business
men, and it is thought that within the
coming year arrangements can be made
for paving at least four blocks, com
mencing with tho north and west sides
of the square and extending south ON
Main street to Bowsler & Biddiison's
corner. If the work was once started it
would be added to each year, and now
is as good time as any 40 commence
the good work. Throughout Iowa the
progressive county seat towns are paw
ing the business sections, among them
in southern Iowa being Fairfield, Red
Oak and Shenandoah. Last week Chari-
ton let the contract to pave their
square and Main street to the depot.
The state law governing the ordering
of paving provides that it can be order
ed by three-fourths vote OF the men,
bers of the city council or on petition OF
a majority Of the property owners in
front of whose property the paving is
done. We believe these four blocks
could be ordered paved both by the
council vote and also on petition of a
majority of the property owners and
would add greatly to the value of their
property. AT Charlton the contract was
let at S1.S7 per square yard OF brick
l,;l ne nj
broken stone, the price of the curb ng
SO cents per lineal foot. The cost of
paving in Leon would be no greater
than at Charlton, and taking these fig
ures as basis it would cost the owner
of 20 foot business lot S95.55 for the
paving and S11.20 for the curbing, a
total of S106.75, and what business man
would not be willing to pay this sum to
have the street in front Of his store
paved, doing away with the nasty mud
holes, and providing a solid pavement
for customers to load and unload in front
of their stores. In regard to the paving
on the square the county would have
to pave half of the street, and
after deducting the ten feet occupied
by sidewalks each property owner
would only have to pave 25 feet, which
would be to the center of the street.
We. trust our business men will con-
tinue to agitate the question and not let
it drop until the paving is ordered. Our
columns are open FOR discussion of the
subject and we would be pleased to
have the views of the public in general
expressed ON the subject.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
Mrs. c. Chrlsty.

Priscilla Mccoy was born in Corrick,
McCross, Ireland, on Nov. 10, 1917, and
died in Leon, Iowa, July 19, 1903, being
S5 years, Smonths and days of age.
When II years Of age the deceased i'm
igrated with he. parents to America,
and arrived in New York in 1888. They
located in the state of Connecticut where
she was joined in ma1rimony to Cornelius
Christy in 1S43. OF this union there
were born seven children as follows:
Anna, John, Celia, Jennie, Henry, Emma
and Edward. Three of whom, Mrs.
Hanbright, Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs
Osborne are living and were present at
the funeral serves. In 1S49 Mr.. and
Mrs. Christy moved from Connecticut to
Ottawa, Ill :, and one year later they
moved back to New York state. In
1857 they came back again and located
| in the eastern part of the state. In
November 1869 they came to Decatur
county and since 1877 have lived in
Leon. In early life and until married
the deceased was member of the
Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs.
Christy was faithful and devoted
christian. The visits of her pastor
to her home were always occa-
sions of cheer and JOY to her
he; rt, and a season of inspirationto her.
1t is not granted to many couples to live
together through 60 years of married
life, but this favor was Eouchsafel to
Mr.. and Mrs. Christy. And now that
the wife has gone on before, the hus-
band simply waits the summons of his
Master to enter upon the life eternal,
and be reunited with the departed for
ever in the fellowship of the heavenly
world. The pilgrimage of life to those
friends, has had it's full share of disap-
pointments, sorrows, burdens and cares,
but these have all been borne el eer-
fully and patiently. And now when the
end of life has come these aged servants
can truely say with the Apostle Paul,
81 have fought good fight, 1 have
finished my course, l have kept the
faith, Henceforth there is laid up for me
crown of righteousness which the
Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me
at that Day, and not to me only, but
unto all them that love His appearing" +"
Funeral services were conducted on
Monday July Goth in the Leon M. B..
church by the Rev. l. N. Woodward and
the body was laid to rest in the Leon
cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-23
Real Estate Transfers

The following are the most important
real estate transfers as reported by S.
Varga from July to July 21, 1908.
James r. DeLong to Albert Dris-
kill, 10 acres in New Buda ....S 800
Clarence Wooley to w. A. Hop
kins, lots in Lamont ...... so
George F. Wolever to Nj. A.
Critchteld, lots in Weldon. 800
Ella G. Warner to w. r. Kline,
lots IN Leon.... n........................... 375
w. r. Kline to w. A. Alexander,
lots in Leon. n........................ 500
w. A. Ramsey to town Of Grand
River, lots in Grand River. 400
j. r. White to Guy Doolittle, lots
in Garden Grove. 1,200
w. E. Fry to w. d. Fry, lots in
van t.............................. $40
l.. E. Gassett ct al to Samuel Gas
sett, 200 acres in High Point
and Eden. .............................. ALSO
Anna E. Evans to Mary Zichey,
lots in Garden Grove 500
George M. Russell to Bert Teale,
400 acres in Garden Grove... 10000
Susan l. Greenland to w. S. Bran
naman, ITO acres in Grand
River ............................. 5000
Julia A. Elter to Lucinda Aten,
lots in Garden Grove. ............. 800
Mary L. Layton to II. r. Layton,
lots in Leon. n......................... 1000
Jonathan Stearns to E. o. and
Sarah I.:Stearns, lots in Wan
Vert ............... $50
w. r. Rlair to e. o. Stearns, lots
in Van Vert S5
Mcdonald Brooks to J. A. Harris
lots in Leon .................... 1000
John Butler to j. A. Harris, lots
in Leon. .....!........ 400
J. A. Harris to Mcdonald Brooks,
lots in Leon. on........................... 500