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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
A GOOD HORSE SALE.
The Leon Horse Co. Held a Mammoth
Sale in Leon Saturday--$l0, 900
Worth of Horses Sold.

Leon was crowded last Saturday with
horse buyers and farmers who came to
town to attend the big sale held by the
Leon Horse Co., and the big crowd
made business good in all the stores.
The horse sale was the best one yet
held by the Leon Horse Co., and demon
strated that there are plenty Of good
horses in the county, and when they are
offered for sale the buyers come and
pay good prices! for them.
Auctioneer McMains knocked off 95
head of horses and mules which passed
through the ring in little over two
hours, the sale amounting to nearly
$4,000, and was most satisfactory to
the promoters. The top price was 5000
for the bay driving mare owned by DR..
II. r. Layton, being purchased by a
Chicago buyer. A team of brown mares
owned by the Leon Horse Co. brought
$3.50, and one of the black teams of
James Beavers herd brought 1852. Bid
ding was lively and there was never
such lot of extra good horses sold at
any sale in southern Iowa before.
The principal buyer was M. Berman
Of Chicago, who bought 36 head of good
ones which he shipped to Chicago.
Other out of town buyers were P. r.
Low, of Tarkio, Mo-, Barger & Rushing,
of Leroy, ]. W. Eddy, of Weldon, Mat
Jones, George Russell, Pete Daniels and
Ben Matthew'S, of Garden Grove, George
Miskimins, of Cambria, Alb Bingham, of
Osceola, and all of them expressed
themselves as being we'll paid for at
tending the sale, which they pronounc-
ed success in every sense of the
word.
The Leon Horse Co. is composed of a
number of prominent business men of
this city, and the sales they are holding
is making a name for Leon in the horse
market. Everybody should lend Ell
couragement to the project for it is a
splendid advertisement for the town and
is a great boon for the farmers and
horsemen. At sale such as they hold
a farmer can enter his. horses for a
small commission, knowing there will be
buyers present who will bid all the
horse is worth, and special feature of
these sales is the absence of by bidding,
the Leon Horse Co. allowing every
animal that they put into the sale to be
sold to the highest bidder whether il
makes them any money or not. Another
big sale will be held before long, SO
keep your eyes open for the date.
At the sale Saturday the fine bunch OF
horses bought by the company from
James Beavers, of Woodland, specially
for this sale, brought an average price
OF nearly $3.50 head for the entire
sixteen head. Mr.. Beavers probably
raises more good horses than any single
Individual in Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Akers-Gibson.

Mr.. G. G. Akers, of st. Joe, and Miss
Ida Gibson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Gibson who reside near Crown,
were quietly married at the home of the.
brides parents, on last Thursday eve
ming, the ceremony being performed by
Elder VIM. Kob, in the presence of the,
immediate relatives and few intimate
friends. After the ceremony bounte-
GUS wedding repast was served.
The groom is a promising young busi-
ness man of st. Joe, being employed as
salesman in large shoe store, and is an
industrious and exemplary young man.
The bride is we'll known in this vicinity
where she was born and raised and
graduated from the Leon High School.
She is an amiable young lady who en-
joys the respect and esteem of large
circle of friends.
The happy couple left Saturday for
St. Joe, where they will make their
future home, being followed by the best
wishes of many friends in this county,
who wish them wealth, happiness and
long life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
ADMINISTRATORS

Another old bachelor has become a
victim to Leap Years ruling. Chris.
Adams becomes the husband of Miss
Rosa Frakes, of Decatur county. The
marriage was performed at Clarion
Tuesday. Chris. thought that he could
escape the matrimonial snare for several
years to come, but he was too slow, and
was captured without any warming.
Mr.. Adams is a prosperous young man
Of Woodstock township, formerly a "a, far
bride b S els is ] = young lady highly highly esteemed, 4
a farmer Of Woodstock township, but
now resident of Decatur county.
Success to the newly married couple
and may sunshine always be their lot. =.
Eagle Grove Gazette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25

the corn from drying out. At the end
of three days it will be we'll to examine
the corn and if the papers are getting
dry they can be moistened. At the end
of five days the final examination should
be made.
know of no better way to so t and
prepare the seed corn than to place 40
or so ears on some boards or tables and
with all the tips pointing one way. Sc
lect an ear that most nearly represents
the type you prefer. With this ear in
your left hand, go over all the ears on
the board and, with the right hand,
push out those ears which show too
great variation from the type in size,
length, shape, roughness, color, size and
shape of kernels, etc. Now gather the
few remaining ears together, and with a
knife remove three or four kernels from
each ear, with the germ, or chit side up.
Now go over these kernels carefully, for
here is where we have failed most i'm
the past. We have studied the ears butt
have paid little attention to the kernels
First discard those ears which have,
kernels unusually broad, long or thick.
also those which are very narrow, thin
or short. This is absolutely necessary
before we can expect any planter to
drop uniform number of kernels in
each hill. Discard all ears with ker-
nels which are shriveled, or are toe
pointed, indicating low vitality, and
poor feeding value. The butts and tips
should now be shelled off and the ears
shelled as above described.
But this is not all. This corn is nes
ready for the planter until it has been
picked over by hand, removing the
broken, rotten, discolored, irregular,
like great deal Of expense, but no
farmer can afford to do less than this.
When we remember that it is possible
for bushel of seed corn to return to
us 700 bushels next harvest, we can
readily see the folly of neglecting this
work. What is day, or even two days,
spent on this bushel of seed corn, and
especially at this season of the year?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
NEW COURT CASES.

Mrs. Mary M. Dale has been appoint
ed guardian of Albert, Henry, and
Blanche Dale, bond being fixed at 5000
Notice of the appointment of Annis
Judd Eals as guardian Of Tom J. Eals
has been filed with Clerk Keller, the
parties being residents of Carter county
Mo-, and the ward being one of the
heirs Of the late Almira Judd who died
in this county.
The last will Of Mary ]. Reed has
been filed with Clerk Keller for pro-
bate. 1t is dated at Davis City, Dec.
18, 1908, being witnessed by ]. N. Gates
and Jesse Il. Poush. The will bequeathes
all her property, real and personal to
her husband, Henry Reed during his
lifetime, and at his death is to be divid-
ed equally between her daughter
Carry l.. Piercy, her son Elmer Reed,
and the children of her deceased daugh-
ter, Allie M. Cartwright. Henry Reed
is named as executor without bond.
+. A. Greenland VS.. Iowa Merchants
Mutual Insurance Co. Plaintiff asks
that contract of insurance covering a
barn in Grand River township be cor
rected as to the description of the
premises, an error having been made in
the description at the time the policy
was issued. Plaintiff had a policy for
ST. 400 insurance with defendant which
| they have failed to adjust, and the cor
rection is asked so that plaintiff can
secure payment Of the loss to the ex-
tent of $400 for which sum he asks
Judgment. C. w. Hoffman and V. r.
McGinnis attorney for plaintiff.
IA. Greenland VS.. S. J. Boyd ct al.
Suit is brought on two notes for s420.50
secured by mortgage on the east half Of
the northwest quarter of section 30,
the northwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter of section 30, the northwest
part of the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of section 80 in all
containing 1876 acres. G. w. Hoffman
and V. r. McGinnis attorneys for plain
tiff.
David Bradley & Co. VS.. o. e. Carlton
& Co. Suit is brought on an account
| for goods sold and delivered amounting
| to $147. S. II. Amos attorney for plain
| tiff.
|. Chas. f.. Matsler VS.. American Fire
Insurance Co. Suit is brought to re-
cover on loss to dwelling owned by
plaintiff in section SO, township 6S,
range 25, Decatur county, Iowa, which
was destroyed by fire on Feb. %, 1908
which was insured for $4O0. G. w.
Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
| Geo. Trower has commenced suit for
divorce from his wife Mollie Trower
They were married at Grand River on
August 6, 1908, and resided together
about two months. He says he always
treated her as kind and loving hus-
band, but that she has been guilty Of
Irsuch cruel and inhi1man treatment, as tS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Anniversary Celebration.

The Brotherhood of American Yoemen
will celebrate their seventh anniversary
Saturday evening, Feb. n, 1904.
The following program will be rem
dered:
Music by orchestra.
Invocation.
Welcome song.
Address of welcome, Prof. Howell.
Response, DR.. Foxworthy and G. w.
Hoffman.
instrumental music, Willie Bradley.
Poem "Home" Mrs. Cora Mullinnix.
Brief history of Yoemenry, Past
Foreman.
Sketch of Leon homestead, ]. M. Gard
ner and H. L. Pease.
Violin solo, Enid Alexander.
How to spell Yoemen, La Nellie Null
linnix, Mable Bradley, Allie Fluke,
Coral Matsler, Zola Cannon and Allie
Foxworthy.
Duet, Misses Helen and Lennie Gard
ner.
Selection, Mable Matsler.
Comic song S. ]. Fluke.
Recitation, Franklin Matsler.
Instrumental music, Miss Nellie
Sanger.
Yoemen drill.
Speeches, comic songs, etc., all
archers.
Refreshments, toasts, auction, follow
ed by innocent games, charades, enig-
mas and conundrums.
Contest with bow and arrow with
cash prize to winner.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
members of Leon Homestead and their
families.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
MopruAlpY.
Mrs. E. II. Alexander.

Sarah e. Flynn was born in Leesville,
Indiana, Dec. IA, 1925. Her father died
when she was three years old. A few
years later her mother married William
Shields, to whom the subject of this
sketch was largely indebted for lib
eral education and encouragement to
become a teacher, an advocation which
she followed with marked success for
about three years.
Nov. 1. 1847, she married Eli III. Alex
ander, who had just returned from the
Mexican war. She continued to live
with her husband at Leesville. Ind,
until 1852 when they moved to this
county and located on farm near High
Point, where they lived until the fall Of
1886, when they moved to Hastings,
Neb., remaining there until the summer
of 1891, when they returned to this
county and located in north Leon, where
they spent a happy and quiet old age
until the 5th of last May, when her hus-
band, the late Capt. q. H. Alexander
was claimed by the death messenger.
Since then she has continued to occupy
the old home.
Mrs. Alexander was the mother OF
nine children, six of whom Curtis L.,
Eugene O., William A. Edward H.,
Lenna r. and Tenna e., survive her and
were present to minister to her every
want during her last days..
While yet girl Mrs. Alexander
united with the M. E. church, Of which
denomination she remained devoted
member until her death. Chief among
her cardinal virtues were love and
charity, the motto of her life being to
make others better and happier. She
will ever be remembered as loving
wife, fond and indulgent mother, a
true and faithful friend and an exem-
explary christian.
She bore the sufferings of her last
sickness with Christian fortitude and
patience, giving many words of moth
erly counsel to her children. Her spirit
took it's flight from it's mortal abode
Monday morning, February I'D, at 11:35
o'clock.
Thus closes one of those pure and
noble lives that has been revelation
to the world wherein she lived. Fun
eral services were held at the late resi-
dence Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
February "a, 1904, conducted by Rev. l.
N. Woodward, of the M. 3. church, as
sisted by Rev. w. A. Montgomery Of the
Presbyterian church. Interment was in
the High Point cemetery where her hus-
bard and other members Of the family
were laid to rest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
March Court Jurors.

Clerk Keller, auditor Gill and record
er Lane yesterday morning drew the
trial jurors for the March term of court
which convenes on Monday, March 21st
with Judge Towner presiding, the fol-
lowing being the list:
John Mcdowell -Burrell.
w. B. Day--Richland.
Harris Gammon-Eden.
r. A. Sigler-Leon.
G. L. Franklin.
]. S. Cash Bloomington.
]. L. Bloomington.
d. r. Chambers-Leon.
]. e. Lentz-Woodland
John Moore-Franklin.
W. N. MARITIME Center.
Roscoe Oney-Eden.
Chas. Ekle-Grand River.
G. j. Price-Franklin.
T. B. Adair-W Woodland.
H. o. Wilson-Long Creek.
w. H. Aldrich-Center.
]. IN. Mcconnell -Richland.
A. M. Hickman-Bloomington.
Ed Macey-High Point.
Riley Forkner
]. B. Calhoun Garden Grove.
Nose Powers -Burrell.
Harry Tuttle Long Creek.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Martha Smith Gore.

Was born in Holton county, Tennes-
see, Dec. 25, 1878; died at the home of
her son, Cedric Gore, in Leon, Iowa,
Sunday, Feb. 81, 1904, at the advanced
age Of 85 years, 1 month and 28 days.
The deceased was united in marriage
to John Gore in Tennessee, on October
26, 1887, and came to Iowa in 1857, where
they resided until Mr.. Cores death,
August 20, 1884. To their union was
born five children, four boys and one
girl, all Of whom have passed to the
great beyond except one son, cedric
Gore, of Leon, with whom she spent the
last few years of her life. Mrs. Gore
was one of the best known residents Of
Decatur county, one of the early pion-
eers who settled here when this coun-
try was little better than wilderness,
and passed through all the privations Of
the early settlers. She was loved and
respected by a, large circle of friends,
especially in the neighborhood of Davis
City, where she lived for SO many years.
The funeral services were held at the
home on Tuesday morning at 10 O'clock,
conducted by Elder H. H. Hubbell, pas
tor of the Christian church, her remains
being taken to Davis City for interment
by the side of her husband.
We desire to return our heartfelt
thanks to the many kind friends and
neighbors for their kindly acts during
,lthe sickness and death of our mother.
Mr. and MRS. ZED GORE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Evans-Edmundson.

Mr.. John M. Evans, of Lamont, and
Miss Winifred ]. Edmundson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Edmundson, of
Bloomington township, were married
last Saturday evening at the home of
the BRIDES uncle, F. E. Gibbony, in Mt
Ayr, the ceremony being performed by
Rev. P. D. v. vedder, pastor of the Mt
Ayr M. e. Church.
Both of these young people are we'll
and favorably known throughout the
west side of the county, being among
the most popular young people of that
section. They will make their home on
the Irwin Gore farm near Davis City,
and a host of friends extend hearty con-
gratulations and wish them much joy
and happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Lee.Norman.

On last Sunday at three o'clock, p. M,
Mr.. r. E. Lee and Miss Maud M. Nor
catur, Rev. A. G. Heckathorn officiating,
knowa about Decatur and are worthy
and highly esteemed young people,
They will Immediately begin housekeep-
ing at the home of Mr.. Lee, about four
miles west Of Decatur. They have the
best wishes of many friends for success
and happiness. A..C. HECKATHoRN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
License to Wed.
Pleasantly Entertains.

Mr.. Joe S. Warner entertained party
of friends at a six o'clock dinner at the
home of his mother, Mrs. J. r. Bashaw,
last Thursday evening, the evening
being spent in a delightful manner with
cards and music. The guests were:
Messrs and Mesdames:
DIR. A. Brown, DR.. J. w. Rowell,
Harry J. Vogt, o. e. Hull,
w. A. Brown, W. W. Warner,
Thos. Teale, ]. r. Bashaw,
Misses:
Bessie Rowell, Irene Wasson,
Mr.. James w. Hurst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Lowest Rates.

Ever made to the South and South
west via Chicago Great Western Rail
way. One way or round trip tickets on
sale March 1st and 10th; April 10 and
10Th. For further information apply to
any Great Western Agent or ]. P. Elmer,
G. P. A., Chicago, Ill. April 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing Feb. 20, 1904:
Mr.. Caye, Mrs. Nancy Leon.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
JOHN LEDGERwooD, Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
Grand River.

] Julius Duffy, dentist, will bein Grand
River every fourth week, next date be-
ing March 18th to 10th inclusive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25

Buy your portrait frames from Swear
ingin. a new lot OF very fine frames
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets All drug
gists refund the money II 1t fails to cure. g. w,
Groves signature is on each box. 25c April !.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-25

The Presbyterian ladies will give a
tea in the basement of the church or
Tuesday evening, March LIST. Supper q
cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-04

offered at a fourth, a third and a half
less than regular selling prices.
Now is it not more than worth while
to be here tomorrow for first share in
the gainings ?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-04

Selling the Opportunity " m ay. msas d ssspa
some big chance with hundreds thousands involved 1t means Just
necessities
kinds talked about this Everyone Of Perp0nt MOrgn
PENNIES You accumulate
GAINED SOMETHING
will acknowledge that the
by in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16

seated without the Formally of a
vote. IS
Arnold Schefr, of Mineral c6aHty,
beat Darst for The nomination for
auditor, Darst withdrawing when
JAG sson conny was reached. Scherr's
nomiuation was made unanimous.
Newton Ogden. of Peasants county,
was nomina5eu en- the third ballot for
Treasurer.
There was great confusion on the
floor, and the balloting proceeded
slowly.
George Il. Evarss. Of Martinsburg.
is Thought to stand q good chance for
the nomination for secretary of state.
The convention took a recess until
8 o'clock, when tine stats ticket will
be completed.
NEW STA E COMMITTEE.
The. members of the new state CONF
Inittee are as follows:
First district, @. HI. Watkins; Sec
ond. s. Steele; Third, C. ID. Elliott !;
Fourth. ID. O. woodward; Fifth. Elliott
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16

vote of ACT to 800. The nomination
was made about 3 O'Clock, after SHINE
pretty high-banded work oil the part
of the Dawson supporters although
they did everything legally.
The CONVENTION. after a recess until
S O'Clock, got together again, and the
Dawson men BEGAN to crv Tor nomi.
nation. the COMMITTEE on rules and
order of business reporting for nomi-
nations for governor first. The Teter
men wanted the platform first. and
for two hours the hall was in an un-
roar. Senator Elkins, the chairman,
had to send for the sergeant-at arms
several times.
It became evident early in the day
that the Tetei men would make every
effort to win and cause fight in the
committee on credentials. To Offset
this Hon. w. p. Hubbard. of Wheel
ing. made q motion to accept the re-
port of the state committee seating
the delegates and dispense with the
committee on crsdsptials. The motion
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16

Il
sssnsnaliy RAY alF state expenditures
thtough kpecisl tax.
The first nomination r.ade vestAr
Iday was that for auditor of state.
ne balance of the ticket being rapidly
completed by the selection of Teser
svmpathizers.
Auditor Arnold G. Soherr, the In.
uumbent, was nominated on the first
ballot. his only opponent. ] O. Darst,
Of Mason connty. withdrawing from
the fight before half the roll OF
counties had been called. The voting
evidenced so much weakness that the
Darst men dreaded to remain longer
in the field.
Newton ogdin. of Sc. Marys was
nominated for state treasI rer. dofaat-
ing +. T. McDouGal, OF Mcdowell
county. and George q. Cole. OF
Weston, by good plurality.
CLARK @. May, OF Lincoln COUNTY.
was nominated for attorney general.
His opponents were II. q. Richards.
of Wheeling; G.. f. Dice. Of Green
hrier, aud 4. n, Freer. the incumbent.
of Charleston.
Superintendent of Schools I. q.
Miller was rehominated after an ex.
citing battle. His opponents. g. s..
Bellies, W II. Anderson and !. Il.
Trotter. withdrew, leaving himself
and W. X. Gorbv in the Held. Gorby
was defested.by . vote Of 800 to 3a5.
Charles W. Swisl.ar, OF Fairmont.
xas nominated secretary Of state nm
animously, his opponents. M. A.
Randall and George II. Evans. With
draw wing
Frank Cox. of Moreantowu. defeated
Frank W. Nesbett, ofrWheelipg. for
the supreme court, to succeed Judge
M. III. Dent.
Judge w. N. Miller WAS nomintsd 10
succeed himself in fhe lower distriot.
EVANS wITHDRRAWs.
The Tster following stated tho axht
( IS isher a. secrt tarv Of state with
the greatest energy. Swisher. whose
home is IN Fairmont. Was nominstsd
BY Ephraim Morgan. Of Marion. Tho
hall rssoanded with yeliz Of delight
~ ssery mention OF his name. George
r. Evans. OF MA-tinshurg. also was
nominated, but the enthnsiasm for
Swisher was irresistible. A Faystts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16

should not, Our naople are comfan fAd
aud happy, busy aud prosperoas
What mose conld 81 had or wAAi
luore could we wish The democfaas
Of West Virginia advocates the 81,
founding proposition, Should il come
into power in she state. TO t,sflan.
chise $4,000 LOYAL colorea republicans,
and rob, them OF the rights OF cati.
zenship guaranteed bv the constitution
and for which MANY Of them aud
their fathers fought in the war OF
the Union.
Republicans must and will resist
this proposition because II II not only
wrong In itself, but unfair. aud un-
just to a large body OF the law-abisiing,
worthy and industrious citizens. West
Virginia Is . protection state and
therefore . republican state; the in
terests OF her people are on the side Of
protection and must remain so We
We cannot stand for free trade Ia our
leading products. for free irIn and
steel. free wool, free coal and free
lumber. Free lumber would stop y
thousand saw mills In the state u Il
did under the wilson-Gorman tariff
ROoSEvELT's ADMINISTRATIONS.
president Roosevelt has given the
people wise and pure administration
that commends itself to all our peo-
pie. The president has so commended
himself to the people that he has been
nominated without opposition, and
with bin for vice-president Charles
Warren Fairbanks. one OF our puresr,
ablest. most experienced and conser-
vative statesmen. Under the leader.
ship Of these men, with the flag Of
protection floating high over II. the
republican party viii triumph.
president Roosevelt already stands
as one OF the remarkable figures In our
history. 1t 10 his nature and nsnAkA
up to work. move and go forward.
He constantly makes healthy and In
telligent progress In the affairs OF the
republic at hone and abroad. His ca
reer is unique and wonderful. He
walks hand In hand with destiny and
ut times seemingly coinpels It to do
his bidding. The democrats cannot
defeat such man. The American
people will not turn away from him
to risk or follow an un ;ried man on