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

Money to loan on improved farms at
9 per cent interest for 5, 6 to 10 years
time. S. VARGA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

City marshal Chandler is becoming
quite detective. Last week he found
nearly car load of wire which had
been hidden in a weed patch in the
rear Of Farquhar Bros.'s store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Frank House, Harry Trauple and
Melvin Wilantt of the neighborhood
north Of Decatur, returned last week
from trip to Arkansas where they all
bought what they think are fine farms
in splendid country. House secured
100 acres and Trauple and Wilantt each
bought 80 acres. They expect to move
to Arkansas next spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

For SALE Some choice young Buff
Plymouth Rock Cockerels at S1O0 each.
0. Il. HULL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Town Talk tells all about the new
towns on the Omaha extension of the
Chicago Great Western Railway. For
free copy write Edwin B. Magill, Mgr.
Townsite Dept, Fort Dodge. la. Oct. 1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

LosT-In Leon $40 bill Finder will
be rewarded with $500 by leaving same
at THE REPORTER office.
CALVIN KENTNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

l have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
20-tf |. N. MCDoNOUGH, LEON, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Miss Maggie L. Conwell, of Grand
River, one of the successful school
teachers of this county, has been tender
ed and accepted position as grade
teacher in the public schools at Mont
rose, S. d., her brother Prof. Ed Conwell
being employed as principal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

The advance agent of the Pan-Ameri-
can circus which exhibits in Leon Sat
urday, Sept. 5, was here yesterday and
the advertising car will be here today.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Lyss jenkins has secured the privi-
lege of running a check stand at the re-
union grounds next week where parties
can check their valises, lunch baskets,
whips and all kinds of packages, insur-
ing their safety at small cost. 1t will
be quite an accommodation to the pub
lie and should be literally patronized
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

B. M. Shankel and j. s. Smith have
secured the horse feeding privilege at
the reunion grounds next week and
will be ready to care for and feed your
teams in first class shape.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Get the freshest and best cakes,
cookies, fruits, vegetables and canned
goods for your reunion lunches at
Fulton & Manning's north side grocery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

The call for the democratic county
convention to nominate county ticket
which will be held in this city on Sat
urday, Sept, 10Th, will be found in this
issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

The biggest fair in this part of the
state will be the Creston District Fair
atCreston, Iowa, Sept. 1, 2, Sand 4. Speed
purses and premiums amounting to
$500. 50-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Friends in Leon have received news
of the birth of a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Claver, of Clarinda, who were
former residents of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

A. FL. Lowe, the freight clerk at the @
depot, was called to Burr Oak, Mich,
Wednesday night by a telegram an
nouncing the death of his aged father.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

LosT-Gold glasses in leather case.
Finder will be rewarded by leaving
same at The REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Buy your protrait frames from Swear
engin. A new lot Of very fine frames
just received. Call and see them. 51-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

The business of the Leon Creamery has
increased to such an extent that it has
been necessary to secure another man
in the person of Mr.. Paris Diesner, an
experienced butter maker from New
Salem, ILL.,, the increased business max
ing it necessary for manager Mozart
ney to be on the road most of the time.
Every train that comes to Leon brings
cream from surrounding towns, and the
creamery business is getting to be a
big industry of the town and is paying
out thousands of dollars each month to
the farmers of this county for cream.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

For RENT-Good s room house on east
Commercial street, with full block of
ground, good barn, orchard and improve
ments. iJOE L. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Try our Blees Buggies.
BOWSHER & BIDDISON,

Don't forget the dates of the Creston
Fair, Sept. 1, 2, 3 and 4. Fine racing
and attractions. SOFT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

DR.. A. Brown tells us of strange ac-
cident near Hastings last week, in
which he was invited by local physi-
clans to examine the victim. r. G..
Priest had driven travelling man from
Hastings to Emerson and was just start
ing home. In passing w. M. Eaton's
house swarm of bees from his apiary
lit on the horses. They became frantic
and dashed into the yard where or 10
hives were upset and more bees were
stirred up. One horse died in an hour
and the other two hours later. In at
tempting to unharness his horses Mr.
Priest was badly stung and it was
thought fatally at first. He is now
much better, but still feels the effects o.
! the bee stings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

We know some men who keep them
selves poor just moving around an I'M
easy, disconnected, dissatisfied lot, al
ways thinking they can find some place
where living can be made easier
where they will find better neighbors
and enjoy life better. Where the move
| involves the disposal Of a farm and its
belongings, and the usual loss of CROP
year it will cost $1,000 or more to move
| 1t often happens that this much money
put into improvements and betterments
at the old place would make it just the
place they want. It is good thing
that things are SO fixed that a man car
make just about as much money in one
place as another.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Married at the Leon M. e. parsonage
on Wednesday afternoon, August 49,,
Mr.. w. X. Metz and Miss Ella Smith,
both of Garden Grove, Iowa, by the
Rev. |. N. Woodward. Mr.. Metz is en-
gagged in farming miles northwest Of
Garden Grove where the newly married
couple will make their home. May
abundant happiness and prosperity be
their lot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

There was quite a lively scrap at
Davis City Monday evening, in which
VIM. Hamilton assailed P. e. Shirley
and inflicted injuries which have con-
fined him to bed ever since, the trouble
growing out Of competition between
the two hotels which the men run.
Hamilton after the fight went before
Justice S. L. Wood and plead guilty to
fighting and was fined one dollar and
costs, but it is reported the matter will
also be investigated by the grand jury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

There was a jolly crowd of young and
old folks who enjoyed a picnic at the
elegant home of G. e. Gardner in south
Leon last Thursday evening which was
rendered by Mrs. Gardner to her music
class and their parents and friends.
The spacious grounds were brilliantly
illuminated with Japanese lanterns and
lights, there were delicious refresh
ments, a splendid musical program and
the evening closed with fine dis
play of fireworks. Mrs. Gardner is a
delightful entertainer and all present
were loud in their praise of her hospi
| talitY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

There was large delegation from
this city who went to Des Moines Mon
day to attend the state fair, among the
number being r. +. Bedier and wife,
Everett Bright, Fred Kirwin, Logan
Bedier, Ralph Paris, r. Bobbitt and wife,
Jasper Carr, George StatzeIl, Ed. Harris,
Frank Farquhar, Jesse Robbins, J. W.
Keller, John Tullis, E. J. Brown, L. D.
CARRIER and wife, Mrs. J.sA. Harris and
daughter Edith, Misses Florence Oney
and Jessie Pryor, Dan Sullivan, Ed Lane
E. J. Warner, J. f. Gill and Miss Irene
Henry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

"King Bee" air blast for soft coal.
G. r. MILLS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

Henry White and Alma Adair, two
small boys residing in the south part OF
town were arrested by marshal Chand-
Ter Saturday charged with the larceny
Of number of sacks from car at the
depot. When taken before Mayor
Woodland they plead mot guilty" but
Ellis Honor thought different and i'm
posed fine of $500 and costs against
each. The White boy paid his fine an6
Adair went to Jail for two days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27

"King Bee" air blast for soft coal.
G. f. MILLS.
Buy your protrait frames from Swear
engin. A new lot Of very fine frames
just received. Call and see them. 51-tf
Friends in Leon have received news
Of the birth of a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Claver, of Clarinda, who were
former residents Of this city.
| For RENT-Good room house on east
Commercial street, with full block of
ground, good barn, orchard and improve
ments. iJoE L. WARNER.
A. III. Lowe, the freight clerk at the @
depot, was called to Burr Oak, Mich,
Wednesday night by telegram an
nouncing the death of his aged father.
Get the freshest and best cakes
cookies, fruits, vegetables and canned
goods for your reunion lunches at
Fulton & Manning's north side grocery.
The call for the democratic county
convention to nominate county ticket
which will be held in this city on Sat-
urday, Sept, 10Th, will be found in this
issue.
B. M. Shankel and J. s. Smith have
secured the horse feeding privilege at
the reunion grounds next week and
will be ready to care for and feed your
teams in first class shape.
City marshal Chandler is becoming
quite detective. Last week he found
nearly a car load of wire which had
been hidden in a weed patch in the
rear Of Farquhar Bros.'s store.
On account of the burning of a bridge
south Of Des Moines, the G. G. w. pas
senger train was run from Des Moines to
Van Vert over the X. & w. tracks Mon
day then west to their own line at
Diagonal.
G. M. Axes last week purchased the
1853 acre farm owned by John Reuss in
Burrell township, paying $4,000 for the
property, which is one of the best farms
in that section. Mr.. Axes will make
some extensive improvements on the
property.
d. 7. Craig, of Davis City, has leased
the Hotel Denison which has beer
operated by G. G. Biddison since it was
thrown open to the public. He will con
duct the house as an up-to-date dollar q
l day house, and solcits the patronage Of
; the public.
We received a pleasant call Satur
!. day from Prof. j. p. Daughton, Of Grand
River, who leaves this week for Pierson
Iowa, where he will have charge of the
public schools the coming year. He
taught successful school last year al
Ionia, and goes to Pierson at an increas
ed salary.
: Mrs. Eldora Boeger, of Davis City
: was visiting friends in Leon the first o
/ the week, going from here to DeS
;. Moines Tuesday to attend the state fai,
and visit the wholesale millinery houses
in that city to secure the latest novel
ties and fads in trimming for her millin
cry opening at Davis City on Sept. II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-08-27
Come to the Reunion.

5. You can leave your baskets and packages
II be welcome whether you are trading or net.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-18
BARON LEAVES CELL TO MARRY.
He Was Charged with Grand Larceny
Knew Bride as Child in Hungary.

After being locked up for two weeks on q
charge of grand larceny. from which he was dis
charged Sunday in the Yorkville Court Baron
Emile Purcell. of Budapest, Hungary, was married
yesterday in the City Hall TO a Miss Lukacs of
No. 1854 Eghth-ave., whose father had been insru-
mental in securing the Barons release from prison
The Baron knew John Lukacs and his wife the
parents of the girl. when they formerly lived in
Budapest. When the couple left Hungary their
daughter only a little girl. and the Baron
hardly recognized her in the attractive brunette of
twenty-five years that introduced to him by the
Lukacs on his arrival here year ago.
According to Bernard Chambers of the law firm
Of Friedman Chambers, at No 1872 Nassau-st
who represented the Baron. 1t a case of love
at first sight. Unable to get bail when he was ar
rested. the Baron in his cell would have been
gloomy indeed If 1t were not for the fact that his
sweetheart visited him every day and with words
of good cheer made his life worth living
The Baron is said TO be heir to a large estate In
Budapest. He acceptable as a son-in-law to
the Lukacs. They readily their consent when
he asked for their daughters hand. and the father
of the girl arranged that the marriage should take
place in the City Hall yesterday. Alderman Marks
who performed the ceremony was a friend of
them all -
The couple were of forty that appeared at tbe
City Hall yesterday the same quest Five de-
ferent aldermen were kept busy for the greater
part OF the day attending TO them. and 1t is whs-
pered they were all suffering from chapped Inns
when business was over for the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-18
SOUTH AT DISADVANTAGE.
President of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad Company Tells Why.

Birmingham Ala, Aug. 1T.-Don II. Bacon. presi-
dent of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
Company. was the first witness to-day before the
Coal Arbitration Board. He referred at length 10
the conditions and methods prevailing In the Lake
Superior district. drawing comparisons and con-
illusions to show that the cost of production and
handling is greater IN Alabama. He also compared
the Southern plants of the Tennessee company with
the more modern plants of the North showing that
the material could be handled cheaply in the North.
A large part OF President Bakers testimony
tended TO show that the Southern producer is at
disadvantage in many respects. but still must
pete with producers more favorably situated.
Discussing the comparative prices OF handling
iron ore in the Lake Superior region and here. Mr.
Bacon said that II costs IS to place a ton of
ore on the cars here. whereas the cost Is but Is
cents In the Lake Superior region President Bacon
will be the last witness for the operators, who will
close their testimony this afternoon. Then the
miners viii be given two days in which to close
their evidence.
J. NJ Franklin, superintendent OF the Tennessee
Conpany's mine. testified in regard TO the differ
entail between pick and machine mined coal. Com
missioner Lewis made statement on the same
subject. urging the scale adopted in Pennsylvania
Ohio and other Northern States. William Fields
a miner. testified that the average miners earn
ings testified 10 by the operators before the COM
mission were incorrect in many particulars. ana
that the miners did not earn nearly so much as
these figures indicated.
II Is the impression now that the commission
will be ready to make an award by August 20 ana
that semi-monthly payday will be granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-18
WANT BIG BARGES.
Larger Canal AdUocates Say More
Speed Would Not 4uaI

When Henry B. Herbert. OF the thousand
ton barge canal commission, told yesterday by
Tribune reporter Of the experiment to be made by
the General Electric Company. IN Schenectady.
with an electric motor the Erie Canal he said:
This and similar experiments very likely, are
being made only to cloud the real issue Even II
they did increase the speed Of the oarSes what
good would it do2 With greater speed I.ore boats
might ply the canal. but it would not per
profit in the present 4s0-ton barge to make it an
object TO build All the boats the canal
at present old ones; new ones are being
built. Unless the canal is enlarged, II has no
chance whatever of forcing the railroads, by its
competition, give reasonable rate Tor the car
riage of grain from the lake ports to New ork.
Improved haulage on the present canal would be OF
for the Erie Canal ii is now, whether the
speed of the barges be increased or not can only
exist short time longer. The only canal that
would be of any use is one for one thousand ton
barges. Not only is this city demanding II, but
ports far away Baltimore and Philadelphia
pleading with us TO do something 10 save the
grain traffic to the Eastern ports
Gustav II. Schwab. chairman OF the commission.
Endorsed what Mr.. Herbert said and added:
Even If one of these various schemes should
suit in quadrupling the speed of the barges, ana
thereby adding the number Of the boats possible
the canal. II would still be argument for the
larger waterway. IL il be wise to quadruple the
number of boats. it should be wiser to quadruple
the size OF the barges. This, with the increased
speed that they trying to give TO the smaller
barges. would increase the capacity of the Erie
Canal siXteenfold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-18
RETIRED GROCER SENT TO BELLEVUE.
Found by Officer in Hotel Three Months
After Warrant Was Issued.

Frederick II Hochkiss. a retired grocer a,
'aeFiden. Conn. yesterday committed 10 Belle
@s hospital insane pavilion for observation bv
Aagistrate Flammer in the Jefferson Market Court
Eechkiss WIS arrested yesterday at the Stevens
mouse in lower Broadway warrant issued
~ tse request Of his guardian. John Coe a New
Jersey lawyer who appeared before Magistrate
mayo II the Jefferson Market Court last May and
obtained the warrant oficer Evans. of the Jefrer-
son Market Court. VINO has had the warrant to
serve. has been looking for Hochkiss for some
ufne. Yesterday he learned that the man was in
The downtown hotel and went there Hochkiss
"ho i IS said. has been violent at times AT first
reused 70 accompany the officer. but upon being
.sr 9 ne was wanted In the 'Hillon case replied:
IN yes. know all about IL. I'll CO.
Evans and Hochkiss then got into a cab and
I've 10 me court. On the way uptown Hochkiss
20 VIC TIE officer he had made an automobile last
s - and had sold II for $4,000 Walter Cole a gon
:. ihe complainant IN the case. appeared in court
sna asked that H0chkiss be committed for OBJ
9efFaNon His request was granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-18
OVER $4,000 GIVEN TO BLIND POOR.
Distributed to $40 Applicants lassmate of
Mayor Seeks Information

II was payday yesterday for the blind poor of the
city and those having Endorsed applications No
oeiVed their share Of the annual appropriation AZ
ire headquarters OF the Department of TorbIic
Char1ties, al East TWenty-sixth-st and tbe Eae+
IFer. OF the Manhattan poor eligible for navn,ent
64o received $40 each This entailed an ernenditra
o. s0i'Seo The rest Of the appropriation will he
uSeo TO pay the 1863 blind poor in BROOKLYN and the
=" N queens and Richmond. Last year. owing ~
tne smaller number of applicants in the other hor
ougha. each received $50
olafclng near the end Of the line was Touis p
oarli' Who was graduated from Columbia Uni
fersity in the class with Mayor Low. Mr. Carl, has
Oeeh DAnd since his birth He is highly educated
man ana now holds a fellowship in mathematics
al columbia He has made special study of the
Tonaiuons OF the blind poor Of the city He was an
to.nted Ihls year member of the State cornrais
ioh ~ governor Odeil TO make an Investigation M
~ en- Dlnd OF the State and submit renort
TIillg toward legislation to better their condition
81 30 gther members are Or. F. Park Lewis If
a,uIl4o VINO Is the president of the commisson
S5 = - n Burritt, of Batavia who is secratar+,'
ar Iarll Is vice-president. ia .
oIl. IaTll tod each of the blind persons who ba
ana MS present mission. He requested each Of
ZEN Ni 10 communicate with him at his home No AZ
I'M brooklyn. and submit any suggestions
ley might nave for the report TO be nade 10 Co.,
sIh9r odeil An appropriation of So o. has heer
1900 70 ceiray the Incidental expenses of the com
i.esIoH ne report will probably take the form ri
Ing blind poor ~ ueSelF-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-18
SNAPPED PISTOL At WIFE.
Er-Ne1o-Y ork Banker, Convicted of
Forgery, Arrested an JerseY.

Atlantic Highlands. Aug. II (SpeciaD.-David
Hendrckson, who formerly lived with his wife at
this place was brought here last evening from Port
Monmouth and placed In jail About two years
ago his wife. who Miss Willet. left him and
went home to her parents who live on a farm be-
tween Port Monmouth and Keansburg. Yesterday
afternoon he went to her her home After
a conversation, in which she told him, being
asked to go with him. that she would not accom-
pany him under any condition. he, in rage. it is
alleged pulled pistol from his pocket, and, point
ing it in her face, said. IF you do not with
me I'll kill your
lie pulled the trigger but t found that the
weapon was not loaded. number of men. hear
ing her screams. took Hendrickson in hand.
Hendrickson started banker in New-York,
but failed After that he travelled for New
York firm. Some time age he arrested and
convicted Of forging checks III Freehold. He also
forged the names of business of this town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrickson were married four
years ago. while she was thought to be dying with
typhoid fever. She insisted the wedding, and
her physicians thought II best that the ceremony
be performed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-18
FUNERAL OF LEWIS A. KENNY.
His Death the Result of a Fall-Prominent
in Downtown Politics.

The funeral of Lewis a. Kenny, who oleo
Friday as the result of fall through hatchway
in Canubelrs Stores in Frankfort-st., was held
Yesterday afternoon in St Johns Protestant bpis-
copal Church. in Variek-st The funeral was
largely attended. The body was buried in Green
wood Cemetery.
Mr. Kenny was prominent in Democratic pohtlcs
in the LIST Assembly District ever since his YOUTH
and in the reform campaign two years ago ne
achieved considerable prominence because ne left
-ramrnany Hall and fought for the fusion ticket
He was one Of the foremost members of the Chan
tic.eer Club, the anti-Tammony organization of
the district.
M Kenny was a carpenter and builder He
would have been forty-nine years old next Oc-
iober. and was born in this city, the eldest son
Lewis A. KennE. d wealthy contractor The
fall which caused his death happened last Thurs
day while he was examining the upper floor in
CampbeI's Stores In some way he fell through
hatchway to floor two stories below. Although
he sustained a compound fracture Of the skull,
Mr.. Kenny walked to the street, got into a cab,
and was driven TO his home, at No 81 Watts-st.
he became unconscious shortly afterward On
FRIDAY, ne was operated at the New-York Hos
pita but the operation proved unsuccessful and he
olec not long after he removed from the
operating table. He leaves widow. who is active
y me guild and church work of ST. Johns
daughter also survives him