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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

NV baby had Eczema SO bad that
its head was solid 1aaSs of scabs, and
It's hair all came out. tried many
remedies but none seemed to do any
permanent gUOd until / used eWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The Eczema is
cured, the scabs- are gone and the
little ones scalp is perfectly clean and
healthy, and its hair is growing beau
tifully again. I cannot give too much
praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve-Frank Farmer, Bluff City,
KY. In buying Witch Hazel Salve
look out for counterfeItS- DeWitt's
is the original and the only one con-
tanning pure Witch Hazel. The name
e. G. Dewitt & Co. is ON every box.
Sold by Wood Co. Drug Co. and John
son & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
New Way to
Polish a Stove.
No Waste Odor-or Dirt.

By sprinkling Sitter Stove Polish on the stove
and then rubbing with damp rag and gently
brushing with a dry cloth. . brilliant, jet black
lustre Is obtained. Sitter Stove Polish comes
In large box with perforated top, through
which the polish Is sifted just like peppering q
heefsteak. Sitter Stove Polish Is made OF pure
powdered graphite, which is not affected by nre.
produces the most brilliant polish, and when
applied, won't rub OF. It Is odorless. It never
dries up. It does not require soaking In water
before using. A 10 cent box Of Sitter Stove
Polish will polish more stoves than three times
its cost In any other polish. Get Sitter Stove
Polish of any dealer at cents box, 10 cent
box contains more than twice a. much. Insist
on tho yellow label with the hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the
microbe which tickleS the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and at
the same time clears the phlegm,
draws out the Inflammation aud heals
and soothes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs. wards off pneumonia and is a
harmless aud never failing cure in all
durable cases Of Coughs, Colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to take, harmless and good
alike for young and old. Sold by
Wood Co. Drug Co. and Johnson &
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

John Reiter returned from Loyal,
Wis, Friday where he has been spend
ing the winter with his daughter
Mrs. Martin Christensen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
Could Hardly Recognize City.

Frank Oleson, a prosperous farmer
of Millette, South Dakota, is the guest
of his Old-time friend, Chas. Ekeiund,
in the town of Sigel. Mr. Oleson left
here sixteen years.ago and h. can n t
hardly recognize the city. Even the
old Wisconsin river appeared to have
changed in appearance during Lis
absence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree To refund the money on a sc
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar il it fails to cure youl
cough or cold. We also guarantee q
25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory OF
money refunded.
JOHN e DAILY
JOHNSON & HILL Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

Remember the REPORTER office
when in need Of job printing. The
lowest cash figures for tirst-class work.
Try u.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16

Elmer Trickey was summoned to
Chicago Saturday by.t illness of his
mother who had been taken to a
hospital to undergo an operation for
the removal of tumor and whose re-
cevery was considered doubtful
Adams County Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Supt. II. F. Leverenz, of fSheboygan,
and Supt. Hickman, Of Wausau, were
visitors Friday afternoon. The
greatest share of their attention was
devoted to our manual training
department.
Supt. Fl S. Youker addressed the
school Tuesday morning m 1.-THE
nations observance OF birthdays" of
the most important men in American
history.
The chorus work under the super
vision of Miss Reeves is rapidly
improving. Work along this line is
pursued Monday, Thursday and Fri
day mornings. The instructor is we'll
pleased with the results obtained and
especially the good work Of the boys.
1t is hoped that the course OF sick
ness reached its climax last week as
the following are among those who
were not able to attend at all or at
least the greater share of the week:
Mildrid Dixon, Perl Humphrey, Paul
Ackerman, Lloyd Miller. Frank Nimtz,
Agnes keenan, and Anna Reeves.
In addition to the study of the text
in the eight grade American history
class the pupils are carefully taking
up the Japan Russian struggle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-16
The members of this active club are:
L. j. Paetow, Richard Wip-
perman, Leroy Taft, F. w.
Bopp, Guy Wood, w. L Oswald,
Henry Demifz, F. G. Gilkey, Her
man Wipperman, James Han il
ton, Emil Rasmussen, A. e. Falch.

The fraternity will give dancing
parties on the following Friday even
ings: February 26, March IL, March
25, April s, April @ and May 6.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
An Entertainment of Merit.

The DeMoss family of musicians
which appear at the M. E. church on
Wednesday evening, March 16, under
the auspices Of the Epwortu League,
come to Leon with uncommon good rec
concentrations as firstclass entertainers,
and the public is promised musical
entertainment of more than ordinary
merit. They have travelled in more
cities and states of the U. S. and in
foreign countries, given more entertain
ments, appeared to more thousands of
people and have been more years in, the
work than any family Of entertainers in
the world. Thirty-one years ago, in
1872, a pioneer missionary and musi-
clan, James M. DeMoss, his wife and
five small children began giving enter
tainments, and the company has been on
the road ever since, with slight changes.
The DeMoss lyric bards program this
season is new, bright, instructive, in
teresting and entertaining. Besides the
singing some fifty musical instruments
are used each night. If you enjoy a
good musical entertainment don't miss
hearing this one. Admission 35 cents,
children Is cents. Reserved seats can
be secured without extra charge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
"Was She To Blame2''

"Was She To Blame?" will be one of
the guaranteed attractions at the opera
house Sat-. March II, and the manager is
to be congratulated on engaging an at
traction of this class. An exchange says.
Was She to Blame?' is the best company
visiting this section this season. Wit
Messing performance by this company
carries you back to the time of Maggie
Mitchell's "Fanchon," Joseph Jefferson's
Grip Van Winkle," and Denman Thomp-
sons "Old Homestead" 1t is dramatic.
treat to the the masses, endorsed by the.
press, public and pulpit at large. Sam
Jones says it is a sermon that should be
heard and seen by every man, woman
and child in America. Rev. Abe Mulkey
says it is one of those plays that makes
everyone that sees it feel like they
ought to live better life. The comedy.
is pure and simple and plenty of it, all
the way through the bill from the sub
lime to the ridiculous. A beautiful
blending of pathos and comedy once
seen never forgotten, We think thab
our manager is lucky in securing an at
traction like this one. We are sure that
he will meet with the approval and
patronage of all our people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Entertained.

Senator and Mrs. Harper, Senator and
Mrs. Stookey and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Tedford came down from Des Moines
Saturday as the guests of Senator
Jamison and wife. In honor of those
guests the beautiful Jamison home was
the scene of a five course six o'clock
dinner, Saturday evening. 1t was
rightly called a violet dinner. The
house was decorated with violets and
carnations. In the middle of The dining
table was, a basket of ferns and at each
plate was placed heart shaped card,
decorated with hand painted violets and
the names of the different guests. after
dinner they spent a pleasant evening,
and each one left with the impression
that he had been guest at one of the
most brilliant and most enjoyable social
events of the season. n.-Osceola Democrat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Purchase the Bus Line.

Lem Vanostrand last week closed the
deal for the purchase of G. B.
Daugherty's fine bus and dray line in
this city, and took possession Saturday
morning. In the trade Mr.. Daugherty
received 100 acres of land in Galloway
county, Mo. The Leon bus line under
the ownership Of Mr.. Daugherty was
brought up to a high standard, having
the reputation of being one of the fin
est bus lines in the state. 1t is an
enterprise of which every citizen of
Leon is justly proud, and Mr.. Daugherty
disposed of it only because he had
located at Mine LaMotte, Mo-, where he
has position paying him salary of
$4,000, per year. The new proprietor
has secured what is believed to be be a
splendid business, and Mr.. Vanostrand
is not a man who will let the business
run down, but will continue to give the
public the best possible service at all
times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Leon Men Buy Dunnlng Bank
Building at Mt. Ayr.

The fine two-story stone building
lately occupied by the Citizens bank
was sold at 2 O'clock this afternoon.
The Iowa State bank got the building
for $4,000.
The purchasers will use the building
as home for their bank, moving at
once from B. G. McMaster's office.
Hon. Thomas Teale, president Of the
Iowa State bank, started with q bid Of
$4,000. Hon. George s. Allyn, OF the
Mt. Ayr bank, came back with $500.
Mr.. Teale bid $4,000, Mr.. Allyn $1,000.
At $4,000 Mr.. Allyn raised only $50, and
soon cut the bidding to s25 at time.
When he bid $9,925 Mr.. Teale lifted
the amount to $4,000, and Mr.. Allyn
said II guess that's all it is worth"
Throughout, Mr.. Teale bid more readily
than did Mr.. Allyn.
The terms were $1,000 cash, half the
balance in three months, the other half
in six months. Deferred payments to
bear per cent interest and be secured
by mortgage. The sale was subject to a
six-year lease of the upper rooms to
Bevis Bros. at $175 a year. The latter
provision hurt the value of the building
for Allyn Bros, as the building under
such conditions would furnish no home
for their real estate department.-Mt
AYR News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
p. e. o. Entertainment.

The north division of the P. E. O.
society entertained the members of the
order in delightful manner at their
parlors in the Bank building Tuesday
evening. Every member had been re-.
quested to wear an old fashioned cos
tune, and some of the ladies' appeared
in garments originally made for their
grandmothers, and the styles of that
period were in striking contrast to
those of the present day.
After the regular business had been
transacted the fun commenced, opening
with grand march led by Mrs. J. "A.
Caster and Mrs. o. E. Hull, and as the
ladies all marched around the hall their
costumes were displayed to good effect,
some appearing decidedly ridiculous,
and mint of fun was furnished. Mrs.
A. Brown presided as pianist during the
program. The grand march was follow
ed by a round, Ringing o.. the Bells by
the entire company. Mrs. Caster and
Mrs. Hull sang duet, "You Remind Me,
sweeting," which was followed by a
piano solo, "Angelus' by Mrs. V. F.
Penniwell. Mrs. F. A. Bowman and
Mrs. r. L. Parrish rendered vocal dia-
logue in pleasing manner, and Mrs. A.
Brown and Mrs. J. A. Caster played a
pretty piano duet. Mrs. F. A. Bowman
sang in charming manner, "After All" J"
and quartet composed OF Mesdames
Hull, Bowman, Parrish and Caster sang
"Life's Dream" The entertainment
closed with Geographical contest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
For Sale-Special.

Eighty-acre improved farm miles Of
Davis City, Iowa, 60 acres cultivated, 20
acres pasture, 2 sets of buildings, 500
insurance on buildings, 2 good wells,
abundance Of water, price $40 per acre
cash, subject to $4,000, at 6 per cent, 5
years, or $45 per acre to trade for clear
Leon property. Or will rent it for 1904
at $500 per acre, $3.50 cash rent. Pos
session March 1, 1904. Have several
others for rent, and a large list of Vest
ern Kansas and Southern Missouri lands
for sale at bargains.
26-4t JOSEPH THARP, Davis City, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Town Caucus.

The voters of the t : assa Leon are re-
quested to meet in 2, rrtisan caucus
at the court boj !, on Friday
evening, Marchef1, 1854, Tor the purpose
of placing in nomination candidates for
the various town officers to be elected
at the town election on Monday, March
2Sth. The nominations to be made are
candidates for mayor, two councilmen,
clerk, treasurer and assessor.
MARION WooDARD, Mayor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Council Proceedings.
Leon. Iowa, March

Leon, Iowa, March 3, 1904.
Town council met in regular session
with Mayor Woodland presiding. Coun-
cilmen present: I'll. j. Landis, Fred
Teale, w. c. Stempel, j. A. Caster and l.
N. Beard.
Councilman Beard moved that the
amounts paid for electric lights by s.
w. Hurst for Oct, Nov. and Dec, 1902,
and Jan. 1903, be accepted as settlement
in full to Jan. 1903, as shown by receipts
in hands of Mr.. Hurst. Motion carried.
On motion 0. E. Hull was allowed
$2.40 balance claimed for printing ort.i-
nance No. 81.
The following claims were presented
and allowed:
VIM. Zimmerman, electrician.$ $500
Geo. w. Sears, electrician. 5000
w. A. Dodge, nightwatch .,... 5000
W. S. Chandler, marshal - $500
w. W. Potts, work at cemetery 500
T. w. Ballew, poles. COG
L. A. Pickering, repairing engine 200
Hartford Boiler Inspection Co.,
boiler policy. ...... 10000
w. H. Filical, work on fire engine 200
Centerville Block Coal Co., COAL. 1880 I
T. S. Arnold, cash advanced ed $685.
Emmett Gore, hauling coal l.... 20.00
Lawrence Caster, work at light
plant ................ ............-............ 11.7e
H. L. Tullis, hauling engine to
fires 400
W. L. Barry, claim referred.
NJ. Woodland, salary as mayor to
April 1, 1904 Observation-Disclosures. 225.00
No further business appearing coun-
Gil adjourned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Services at Presbyterian Church.

Morning service Sunday, March 13,
at II a. m. Subject ''The Marching
Orders Of the Church in Our Land"
Offering for home missions. Evening
service at 1880, subject "a Man After
Gods Own Heart" Sunday school,
junior and senior Endeavor at usual
hours. Services at Grown chapel at
Is p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1880. Subject "soul Pros
perity."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10

The deceased was one of the most
Decatur county. He was born on the
farm which he owned at the time of his
death, on Dec. 10, 1857, being 46 years,
z months and % days old at the time Of
his death. He was married in Mercer
county, Mo-, to Miss Emma Gilpin, on
December %, $780, The wife and three
children, Arthur aged %, Otho aged 81,
and Lille aged 10, are left to mourn the
loss of a kind and loving husband and
af1ectionate father. He is also survived
by one brother, Jerry Adkins, living
near GAINESVILLE, and two sisters, Mrs.
Thomas Rains of New Buda township,
and Mrs. Jane Woodward who lives at
Blackwell, Okla. Jovial good natured
and friendly with everyone, Mr.. Adkins
did not have an enemy in the world, and
his untimely death is regretted by
many friends. He was we'll fixed finan-
cially, owning something over 900 acres
of fine farm land in this county and just
across the line in Missouri, the farms
being we'll stocked, and he was out of
debt.
The funeral was held from the family
residence in Davis City Wednesday
morning at II o'clock, the services be-
ing conducted by Rev. l. N. Woodward,
pastor Of the Leon M. E. church, assist
ed by Rev. Briggaman, pastor of the
Davis City M. e. church, the interment
being in the Hamilton cemetery near
Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Grand River Banks Consolidate.

On March 1st there was an important
change in banking circles at Grand
River, when the State Savings Bank Of
Grand River, Iowa, took over the entire
business of the Valley Bank, owned by
Patrick Griffin and others. The Valley
Bank few weeks ago suffered the loss
OF their bank building by fire and as
there were two other banks in the town,
which was more than the business Of
the town warranted, deal was consum-
mated whereby the Valley Bank consol-
idated with the State Savings Bank.
During the years the Valley Bank has
been doing business it had worked up
fine business, the president Patrick
Griffin and cashier Hoyle Gilreath hav-
ing the entire confidence of the COM
munity, and with the consolidation of
their business the State Savings Bank
becomes one of the strongest bank in
the county. Its officers are:
President-A. L. Ackerley.
Cashier. G. Brothers.
Assistant Cashier-F. e. Brenneman.
The bank is regularly incorporated
under the state savings bank laws, and
is regularly examined by bank exami-
ner appointed by the auditor Of the
state. Among it's list of stockholders
are some of the most substantial citi-
zens of Decatur county, and prominent
bankers of Des Moines.
Below will be found condensed
statement of the bank at the close of
business March 1st, after taking over
the business of the Valley Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Farm for Sale.

A fine 800 acre improved farm near
Woodland, all in good shape: known as
the Belts farm. Price $3.50 per acre.
Would like to sell by March I, 1904.
Will furnish loan of $25 per acre on
the farm, balance must be cash.
26-4t JOSEPH THARP,
Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
License to Wed.

I have number Of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
and or merchandise.
20-tf In. MCDoNoUGH, LEON, La.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Grand River.

julius Guffy, dentist, will be in Grand
River every fourth week, next date be-
ing March 10Th to 10th inclusive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10

And we do further find that he did
not come to his death feloniously, and
there is no evidence of any crime.
In testimony whereof the said jurors
have hereunto set their hands this 7th
day of March, 1904.
L. A. BROWN,
W. L. SEVERE,
j. N. GATES,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10
Private Sale.

/ will offer at private sale at my resi-
dence, one door north of John Bowman's
the following articles at bargain prices:
loun mowarc cSOO ca m OK m
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10

KESUURCES.
Bills receivable. s,5se.4e
Real estate...... ............ 3,5oo.oo
Furniture and fixtures .............., 100000
Cash and exchange ge..... 2O,453.42
Total .S123,539.8S
LIABILITIES.
Capital paid .s15ooooo
Undivided profits. ..... 52.S1
Surplus ......... 10000
Individual deposits. ................ 3o99s.45
Time certificates ......... 87,9ss.62
Total. s123,539.ss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10

Some people just naturally cannot do
right.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-10

You are invited to call and see these
goods. Sale will continue one week.
G. f. MILLS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
RACING FOR MUKDEN.

Marshal Oyama seems to be making a
race for Mukden. lie evidently has great
superiority In numbers especially I'm artil-
lery. As this dispatch is filed the
correspondent OF the Associated Press can
hear the booming OF the Japanese cannon
which are In place Ia miles from Mukden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
TO name
A STATE
TICKET

New Haven, Conn, Sept. s.--For the
purpose OF placing a state ticket in the
field. for the fall election, the Democratic
state convention will be held at the Hy-
perion theatre in this city tenisht and to-
morrow.
In addition TO the state officers a con-
gressman at large to oppose Congressman
George d. Lilley whose denomination by
the Republican seems certain. and seven
presidential electors will be named.
Henry Wade Rogers. dean OF Yale Law
school will preside tonight as temporary
chairman and II IL quite probable that he
will be the permanent chairman OF the
convention tomorrow.
The candidates for the gubernatorial
nomination are Mayor Charles r. Thayer
OF Norwich and Judge A Teaton Robert
son OF this city. The former has ma
jority OF the pledged delegates at present
although he is opposed by majority Of
the state central committee.
For lieutenant governor Senator Archt-
bald Mcneil OF Bridgeport. probably will
be named, although Frank Sumner OF
Hartford has been mentioned but he may
be the nominee for state treasurer.
Gen. Henry A. Bishop OF Bridgeport
will be Nominated for congressman at
large. For presidential electors. former
Governor Waller is likely choice from
New London. J. B. Sargent from New
Haven and Hon. e. G. Ptnney from
Stafford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06
LEGISLATORS
GO UP THE HUDSON RIVER.

New York. Sept. 6-Members Of the par
lismentary bodies Of u European nations
delegates TO the r-parliementary con-
gress at tho st. Louis exposition. who
have been touring the eastern part OF
the country since their arrival here as
the guests OF the government, went up
the Hudson today to visit the United
States Military academy at West Point.
The party, which Includes the American
delegates to the congress and the special
ly invited guests numbering 80 made the
trip on the revenue cutters Mohowk and
Gresham, which had been provided by
the treasury department for the purpose.
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury
Taylor represented Secretary Shaw and
had complete charge Of the excursion.
The delegates will spend several hours
inspecting the military academy and
will leave West Point at $40 o'clock on a
special train over the New York Central
railroad 10 return 20 this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-06

FALLS
80 FEET
AND LIVES

A miraculous escape from in
slant death was the experience
of Daniel Mckay, 2 years and 8
months old, at $50 North Main
street today.
The little fellow plunged head
first out of fourth story window,
falling so feet.
A fractured jaw and lacerated
tongue was the extent of his in
jury.
1t could not happen once In a thousand
times; yet II did occur today.
A wee bit of a fellow tumbled out OF
dormer window at $50 North Main street
st $3.50 a. m, striking upon hard ground.
and was not killed.
Mrs. Catherine Yeo has lodging house
at the place designated and with her lives
her grandson. Daniel Mckay, two years
and eight months old.
Mrs. Yeo went to the sleeping rooms on
the fourth floor to change the bed linen,
taking the boy with her.
Daniel was placed I'm a chair which
stood close to one Of the dormer windows
overlooking the back yard.
Mrs Yeo had occasion 10 go TO another
room for moment and when she re-
turned the boy was missing.
At that instant DIR. Black. whose office
IS In the next building. was tearing up
North Main street and 10 a lane that leads
10 the back yard OF Mr2ee eyeos promises.
The doctor had been standing at one OF
the side windows OF his own house and
heard q noise as though some object had
fallen from considerable OF distance.
He investigated. saw a child on the
ground In the next yard; observed that 1t
had been seriously injured, and fastened
To it's relief.
Little Daniel had undoubtedly lost his
balance, plunged head first out OF the
window and taken the fTfghtful drop or
30 feet 10 the hard earth.
He had struck upon the side OF his face,
sustaining a fractured Jaw and badly
lacerated tongue
DR. Black made the child as comfortable
as possible, called for an ambulance and
sent him TO the Rhode Island hospital.
There the boy was found to have been
severely injured; still his condition was
not thought TO be dangerous.