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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-24
New York Waits Find Homes With
Decatur County People.

Van Werdens opera house was packed
last Friday afternoon when the officers
of the New York Children's Aid Society
arrived with fourteen boys and girls
who they desired to place in good
homes in this vicinity. The children
were in charge Of B. w. Tice of New
York, western agent of the society and
Il. d. Clark, of Dodge Center, Mimi,
the Iowa agent. The children were the
brightest and best dressed lot of waits
that have ever been brought to this
county, and there was no trouble in
finding people who were willing to take
the little ones in as members of their
families. There were fourteen children
in the lot and all were provided with
homes except little brother and sister,
who would not be separated and these
wer. taken to Osceola Monday.
In making the assignment Of the chill
dren the society was assisted by a local
committee composed Of Judge ]. W.,
Harvey, j. A. Harris, James Grandstaff,
S. yarga, DIR. H. r. Layton, S. A. Gates,
DIR. ]. w. Rowell and L. P. Sigler, and
they saw to it that the children were
placed in the best of homes.
1t was sad indeed to see the poor little
waits waiting to be picked out, their
future in life depending on what kind.
of a family they were taken. into, and
much sympathy was expressed for the
little ones.
The following is a list of the children
and the parties who secured them:
James Decker, 8 years, Milo Moore,
Leon.
Nora Hendricks, II years, Mrs. Martha
Holmes, Decatur.
Ethel May Duncan, years, Mrs. Fred
Orchard, Decatur.
George Robert Kiloran, 10 years,
Isaac X. Fisher, Decatur.
Marian Kilorsn, 13 years, DR.. A. NJ
Pitcher, Leon.
Wilbur Main, 8 years, Eugene Gam
mon, Leon.
Maggie Stella Remore, IL years. Mrs.
Lucy Ray, Leon.
Bertha Virginia Bennett, 10 months,
Mrs. 3. H. Peck, Decatur.
| Madaline Heller, years, David Kline,
jr. Eden. 4
Bella Ounce, q years, Jap Stated,
Leon. !
Margaret E. Hunt, 10 years, J. w.
Ulm, Leon.
George Petrie, IS years, W. ]. Blades,
Van Vert.
Contrary to the general belief these
children were not New York City waits,
not single one coming from the city,
but they were taken from all over the
state, five of them coming from Kings
ton, JudgeSAlton Parkers home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-24
New Court Cases

Y. 3. Pierce VS.. HI. B. Pierce. The
parties were married at Princeton, Mo-,
Sept. l, 1900, each having been previous
ly married and each having three chill
dren. The plaintiff alleges her husband
has abused her children and driven
them away from their home. That he
has treated her in a cruel and inhuman
manner and is also in the habit of be-
coming intoxicated. She asks for de-
cree of divorce and temporary alimony
of S15ONa and permanent alimony of $3.50.
Marion r. Stookey attorney for plaintiff.
Florence d. Omans VS.. Mary Omans.
These parties live in Fayette township
and were married at Ionia City, Mich,
May %, 1878. He alleges she has dis
regarded her duties as wife, continu-
ally nagged him and threatened to kill
him. He asks for decree of divorce.
w. B. Kelley attorney for plaintiff.
Mary 3. Hepburn VS.. Samuel 4. Craig
ct al. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage of $4,000 on the north half Of
the southwest quarter and south half Of
the northwest quarter Of section 25 and
the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of section 26, township 6S,
range 26, Decatur county, Iowa. John
w. Harvey & Son attorneys for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-24

For new subscribers four votes are al
lowed for each cent paid. No votes are
given for advertising, job work or any
other money paid into the Office, it. be-
ing a contest strictly for money collect
ed on subscription.
Just one month now remains of the
contest and it is up to any Of the candi-
dates to win this handsome diamond
ring. The ring is on display at THE
REPORTER Office and the final count will
be made by three disinterested judges,
Immediately at the close Of the contest
az o'clock ON Saturday evening, Dec.
oath, SO the successful candidate can
wear the diamond ring on Christmas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-24
School Report.

Elm Grove school, Long Creek town
ship closed Monday, Nov. IA, with a
program and supper in the evening.
Number Of pupils enrolled %. Aver
age daily attendance 10. Those neither
absent or tardy during the term were:
Claud and Adah Ramsey, Huldah
Walker, Fred and Charley Lewis, Lowell
West. ANNA TABLER, teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-24
DIAMOND RING CONTEST
Winnie HOush Still Ledds--Minnie
Branndmdn is Second and Jessie
Wilson is in Third Place.

I. Winnie Housil, Eden 80 ,434
2. Minnie Brannaman, Decatur 33,310
8. Jessie Wilson, Long Creek. 32,713
4. Cora Cochran, Lamont "a, ,693
8. Lizzie Woodland, Decatur. "a ,405
6. Jae Shirley, Davis City 1921
z. Myrta Howell, Davis City 5,253
8. Maggie Edwards, Grand River 4, 400
8. Grace Dale, Hamilton ...... .4,007
10. Florence Ross, Leroy. ZOO
The past week has been the banner
week in The REPORTER diamond ring
voting contest, there being 39,S6S votes
cast for the various contestants. OF
this number Miss Jessie Wilson receiv-
ed the highest number, 11,124, and is
awarded the special prize of $500
offered last week for the contestant
who secured the greatest number of
votes during the week. In the race for
the special prize Miss Winnie Housh
was a close second, receiving 10,5S5,
and Mrs. Minnie Brannaman right after
her with 9,976. There is no change in
the two leaders, Miss Housh still re-
tanning first place and Mrs. Brannaman
second, but Miss Wilson is dangerous
third, advancing one place the past
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-24
Brown Goes to Center
Vile.

A deal involving something like
$4,000 was closed last week, which will
lose to Leon one of her most popular
families. W. A. Brown, for many years
a popular hotel man Of this city, now
of Hotel Leon, associating
himself with other Leon parties in the
purchase Of the New Continental Hotel
at Centerville, one Of the largest and
best hotels in the state, and he takes
possession Dec. 1st. The company is
known as the Continental Hotel Co., and
Mr.. Brown will be the manager and
have full charge Of the hotel. While
Mr.. Brown has been very successful in
the hotel business in this city, he has
for some time been figuring on getting
into the hotel business in larger city,
and found the opportunity he was look
ing for in the Centerville property.
The house is practically new, containing
ninety rooms, and does large business.
Under the management of Will A. Brown
and his estimable wife it will rank as
one of the best hotels in the state and
the city of Centerville is very fortunate
in having the hotel fall into their hands
They are both experienced hotel people
and warm favorites with the travelling
public. While we regret exceedingly
to see them leave Leon, in common with
every person in Leon we wish them un
bounded success in their new home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15

Miss Ada Kuhn was an Over Sun
day visitor in Des Moines last Sunday
Mrs. George Owen and twins lief
Wednesday for Kansas TO visit will
her mother.
Mrs. John Ward and son left Wed,
nesday evening for her parental home
at Clinton, Iowa.
Mrs. Adam Seibert, OF Extra, who
has been visiting the past few day
here, went home Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Van Gorder got home
last week from Chicago where she has
been visiting the past two weeks.
Mrs. w. w. Smith and daughter
| Mildred, went out to Omaha last Fri
day and returned home Monday.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Nelson w. Cowles and Beatrice
Nash, December %, at the brides
home.
A. H. Dollahide and wife expect tc
cav e next week for Bond, Mississippi
to visit for a time with their daughter
Mrs. Ida Huntsburg r.
Miss Myrtle Brown, who has been
trimming at Villlsca, returned home
Wednesday from her seasons WorK
and will remain until the next season.
The Rebekah lodge gave a reception
last Friday to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Dollahide in their new home in west
Audubon, aud presented them with q
nice chair and a fine rug.
Miss Lulu Doak gives a party
Thursday night ttonight) at her pa
rental home, and as Miss Lulu is one
of the best young hostesses In town
her friends may expect a royal gooo
time.
The daily papers in their Washing
ton dispatches give the name of H. w
Wilson,, the present postmaster as Tn
one whose appointment was con
irmed by the president for his seconc
term. Mr.. Wilson has given univer
sal satisfaction in his term of offic
and had no opposition for the posi-
ton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
AUDUBON NEWS.

Remember that the headquarters for
Santa Claus is always at A. HI. Rob
ert's. 1888
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Peterson had the
care of a very sick baby the first of
the week.
When you are looking for a hand.
some Christmas present remember the
old stand. A. H. Roberts always has
more than other places. ~ S.3
Miss Ida Mott, who has been head
trimmer at j. F. Russel's. has closed a
Very successful season and leaves next
week for her home in Enid, Oklaho.
ma.
Geo. McFarlane arrived Wednesday
from st. Joseph, Mo-, to be present at
this term of court on business for his
father.
e Harry Aifstad who has been clerk
ing in B. H. Pommer's clothing store,
departed for his home in Chicago last
week and Mr.. Jenkins of Atlantic,
came up and took his place.
At the last regular session of the 1.
o. o. f. lodge, the following officers
were elected to serve the coming year:
John Hite, n. e., Bert McLeran, V.
g., Chas. Tramp, Sec'y, James Baker,
Treas.
The mails now begin to be full of
Christmas goods and calanders. Ev-
cry train brings loads of calanders
and though they have largely gone
out of style as au advertising medium
many firms still use them ce ssfully.
M. E. Lewis and Maggie Reynolds
came up from Brayton last Monday,
secured a license to- wed aud went be.
fore Justice Ross and were quietly
Tnarried and returned to their home
Chat evening, rejoicing in their love
far each other.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15

Markets: Wheat, 92c; oats, 22hc;
barley, Use; corn, Bic; hogs, 4:10; eggs.
zoe; butter, 15c.
Mrs. G. D. Hart is under the doc
tors care at present. We hope to see
her up and around in a few days.
Chris Bauer and family west oftown
departed Tuesday for Polk county,
Missouri to make their future home.
The NJ. w. A. had a meeting Tues
day evening, electing new officers
and transacting other business as might
come before the order.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
GREELEY.

Over the moonlit snow we 90!
Martin kness spent Monday with
grandpa Burt.
S. S. Berry is preparing to build
a new residence.
Frank Goodwin is delivering his
shelled corn to j. HI. Jones.
Worth Hartzell sold his corn
shelter to johnson and Jones.
N. p. Christensen is still losing
a broncho every now and then.
Bona and Marion Jones attended
the lecture in Audubon last Friday
night.
Bud Ward was d%ehorning cattle
along the county line, Friday of this
week.
Worth Hartzel shelled about 1000
bushels of corn for James Eagen,
Tuesday.
Albert Johnson contemplates
writing "finis' on the door of his
bachelors hall.
Arthur McNutt went over into
east Greeley Thursday, and cab
baged Old Roney."
After a pleasant visit with rela-
tives in eastern Iowa, Willie Co.
vault is again among us.
Billy Huston some OF buying a
farm and is investigating the many
bargains in Iowa real estate,
Art AnciauX vas so unfortunate
as to get his thumb crushed in the
wheels OF a cornsheller.
Nels Christensen ia hauling his
hay from the Miles kness farm and
moving itaway in his big red barn.
James Bradley and Nate Turner
snapped horses. They are both
pleased, either over what they got,
or what they got rid of.
Mrs. Mike Kerwin, of north west
of Audubon, spent the latter part
of the week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Eagen.
The Racket.-Hand made notions
and trinkets rare, bought in the
buzz of a gay church fair. South
side of Hobson Boulevard North
Branch. Mushrush, Ballman & Co.
Mr.. Fuckers good work and the
liberality of a maunerly crowd
made the church fair at Little Val.
ley, Friday night, a VERY pleasing
affair. The proceeds of SOL will bt
expended in the cause of Christ.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
GRAY

Mrs. Audas is very sick this week
r. J. Creveling was in town MoE-
day.
James CARRIER was in Audubon last
week.
Geo. CARRIER was in Audubon Sat
urday.
VIM. Blair was a Manning visitor
Monday.
Will Lacy went to Viola Center,
Monday.
Herman Myers has a sale advertised
for Dec. 10.
Ed Beason and A. Boysen were in
town Friday.
Miss Mary Higgins went to Mann
ing, Saturday.
Two boys of Herman Zerka's started
to school this week.
Miss Emma Ross is working at the
L. B. Creveling home.
Wm Fruty has been very sick but
is some better at present.
Jno. Renftle went to Kansas last
week for a few weeks visit.
Clio Beers visited between trains
Sunday with her parents.
Ed Rice and family visited between
trains in Audubon, Sunday.
Jim Cunningham aud wife are
home from a visit at Clarinda.
The literary is again in progress,
having started Saturday evening.
Belle Lancelot went to Audubon
Friday evening to attend the lecture.
Albert Fest and family spent the
day, Thursday with l.. Groteluschens.
Mr.. Freely of Manning, was down
Sunday, visiting his brother who is
sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Ellis were up
Thursday visiting their son Elmer
and wife.
Pete Ludwig came home Thursday
from Des Moines and is again in G. E.
Merit IS drug store.
Frank Altman and wife are rejoic.
ing over the arrival of a 8 pound boy
at their house last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell, who have
been visiting e. e. Deems and wife,
returned home last week.
There was a telephone meeting al
y llc AlhtuSl SCIOOl HOUSE MOuuaY IOl
the purpose of electing officers.
L. Groteluschens came home last
week from Des Moines, where he has
been attending a meeting of the i'm
plement dealers.
Public Sale.
Having decided to move to Dakota. l will sell
at public sale one and one half miles east OF
Gray, on
Thursday, December 22, 1904
Commencing at 10 a. m. the following prop
perty to-wit:
9Lorses and mules-consisting of two mule
4 years old, weight 2700; / mule 2 years OLE
weight 1850; 2 spring mules, 1 black mare 3 yr
old, with foal, will weigh 1900: l bay mare
years old, with foal, will weigh 1900 4 bay mar
IL years old, with foal, will weigh 400, pom
4 years old.
So head of cattle-consisting of II mich COWS
some giving milk. others to be fresh soon;
heiters coming 2 years old to be fresh soon,
Short-horn bull two years old, 3 yearling steers
10 spring calves.
Is head of shoats.
i DeLaval cream separator, l riding stirrin
pillow, ! riding cultivator, l corn planter,
Champion binder, 3 wagons, 1 hay rack, to
buggy, 2 sets double harness, saddle, bride
water tank, some clover and timothy and sloug
grass hay. household goods and other article
too numerous to mention.
Usual terms. Free lunch at noon.
J.F. CORNER.
C.. E. MERIT, Auct.
LOUIS GROTELUSCHEN Clerk.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
ROSS

John sandrock spent Sunday at
Gray.
VIM. Ross was on the sick list Sun
day and Monday.
The Telephone meeting Monday
was we'll attended.
Vim. Diest and family spent Sunday
at the John Ehlert home.
Nels Olsen shipped out several loads
of hogs the first of the week.
Roy Bamsey is assisting Allie Quin-
by with his corn shelter this week.
There is going to be q box social at
the Woodman hall Friday eve. Every
one invited.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
A Pleasant PM.

No Pill is as pleasant and positive
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are so mild
and effective that children, delicate
ladies and weak people enjoy their
cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills sold.
Sold by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15

II Grip threatens use DR.. Miles Nervine
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-12-15
Public Sale.
Thursday, December e., 1904

Having decided to move to Dakota. l will sell
at public sale one and one half miles east of
The Washington times., 1904-03-20

Zee. chocolate or milk is served; sand
witches and cheese complete the lunch
con. Lunch is served from II until half
past 2. and there IS no charge for this
midday meal Every member of the Guild
may have this meal in this clean kitch-
en- and most OF the men and women
avail themselves Of the offer Of the
house. This saves them money. pre-
vents their missing "A position IL they
are called for, for they do not leave the
house AT noon ana satisfies the women
workers Of the Guild that they are do
ing all they can for their members.
A Practical Cooking School
In the evening the kitchen is turned
into a cooking school. Mrs. Witte has
charge of this school and the girls are
taught everything that a good ordinary
cook needs TO know. They are taught
how TO prepare an invaiid's tray, how
TO serve a modest course dinner. how TO
offer pleasing menus. An that they are
taught absolutely free Of charge. and
by the time they are ready to leave the
Guild they have become good and salts
factory COOKS.
The girls WHO go from the Guild are
always invited TO spend their spare
The Washington times., 1904-03-20
Z1ETpT FIfMETp7 F1NY LrNcH Eno1 11UNT1L z,

the treat" They hocked down stairs
and into the large room. all chatterins
and talking at once; all merry and
bright; all free for a little time from
the eternal kitchen They seated them
selves in what chairs they could ind
or stood up. and one of the young
women passed the coffee.
Thank you, mum
Thank ee."
Thanks" And so on around the
room. each courteous in her own way.
Then came the sugar; the little girl who
was playing waitress passed it. 1t was
loaf Sugar IN a big bowl. and when il
came to the end of the line one girl
started to pick up a lump with her
fingers. She hesitatsd and looked down
the line-and then:
A Question Of Etiquette.
IT guess it would be more etiquette
like 10 take my spoon. she surmised.
and so she took her spoon
All went merry as could be. they chat
ted back and forth over the coffee cups.
and when the coffee had been disposed
Of they went back upstairs TO play ut
their games or rest or read until half
past 10 When that hour came the girls
left the Guild House Us warm and hap
py a lot Of domestics as could be found
1t does seem as If the last of the en-,
pIoyment bureau dissatisfaction We're
about 10 come TO an end. for in the past
five weeks the Guild has built up such
a club that il is about to find larger
quarters. In all probability the mod
el servant" problem is about 20 be
Isolved-for a good training of a fairly
! bright girl cannot but result in man
/ ner favorable to the most particular
mistress And with an iron-clad char
Iacter. knowledge OF cookery. sewing
land general housekeeping. tho girls trom
\ the Guild should not so begging Tor po-
sitions.
The Washington times., 1904-03-20

those who choose to read. and those who
can not read English are helped by the
Guild workers.
What the Guild Means to Them
"Ohr' exclaimed one German woman
as she sat down on one of the divans
with a magazine in her hand Why
7 have never. seen so many books before
that I could read. can read a little
1.,elIsh and 1 try TO learn. and Miss
Simms helps me a lot Like 1t hereE
we'll T should say so. This is perfect
resting place We come here when we
have an evening out. and we have
tbesa games to play. and we meet our
friends. and we talk and have aWfully
good times, don't we. Marah she
.a1Ied across the room to an aesthet;-
caIlv named domestic.
..r-m-m-n." answered Marah. Wait
iii make this move" She was deeply
Interested in a game of checkers and
Vas studying the situation with careful
YES At last she decided and slipped
The little block of wood on the right
snot. Yes, we do have good times
here" she said. "and since I've come
rye had a position, and have learned
how 10 make fancy collars. Oh. say.
TIulda.'' to the German woman who had
bsen reading. 81 made nay missus one
tbe other day. an she paid me for II;
what do you think of that? Amt that
jest hne2''
Yes" responded Hulda, did YOU
make il that cross stitch with and
here the two girls moved close together
and discussed the intricacies of ''eross
/ stitching"
The Washington times., 1904-03-20

Too. they are here taught sewing of
an evening. embroidery, darning and
mending. and any girl who comes to the
Guild in the capacity Of a general
worker can go away an excellent lady's
maid If she has ambition and a desire
to learn.
There are magazines and books for
The Washington times., 1904-03-20
Rice Waffles.

Two cups of sifted -four, two and a
half cups OF freshly boiled rice, TWO
eggs. one tablespoonful of butter ana
a saltspOonfu of salt; beat very light
the voliks of the eggs. add 10 them the
rice and butter. then the salt and flour
next add the milk. stirring until
smooth; whip the whites OF the eggs
stiff. stir i'm quickly, add one teaspoon
ful of baking powder 20 the hour De
fore sitting H. Bake on wei buttered
waffle irons, which must De hot.
The Washington times., 1904-03-20
Rolled Oats Custard. .

One Gu, of rolled oats one half cup
of sugar: one teaspOOnful OF vanilla;
one saltspOOn of salt. four we'll beaten
eggs and one quart of sweet milk. MIX
the oats sugar and yOlks of eggs to
geLner. then add milk and vanilla; lastly
beat in the whites of the eggs Place in
a double boiler and cook for two hours.
Serve cold with fruit sauce.
The Washington times., 1904-03-20

I'M JED DA want ~ EtL q A'le-ND-
N queried the Old cOlored man on
~ the door at the Woman's Do
~ nestle Guild
No; I wart. TO get a ser
want" answered a well-drezsai. woman
You wants T. git a place." he asked
again.
NO; a servant" somewhat decidedly.
An has 90 registere6?"
The woman opened her eyes in as
constituent and said: Decidedly not.
I want a servant; maid; a housework-
err"
back there. Thefs it." And away
swept the woman.
Everybody Must Register.
This is the very first thing TO be done
at the Guild. whether you are the en-
ployer or the employe Both must
have good references, and both pay a
fee Of membership The servant, fee
oil one dollar; the mistress, two.
It was a busy day at the Guild. The
old man on the door was constantly
swinging that portal to the domestic
heaven" 70 and fro and a steady stream
Of feminine humanity was pouring in
and out Mrs. Healy, the manager Of
the Guild, was the busiest woman in the
house. for IL is her duty 10 see that
every one is satisfied. a piece Of work
not 10 be envied.
What the Guild Is Doing.
The object OF the Guild is to promote
the welfare Of the servant and to fur
nish competent help TO the mistress.
and in the long run 10 make life COM
Portable for every one by teaching a
servant what good behavior and dill
gence mean.
However. the dollar Zee that the ser
want pays means a great deal more TO
her in the well-tried coin Of knowledge
than it does considered only from the
hundred penny point of view. This fee
paid 10 the Child. means i'm the future
death 10 all modern marchionesses and
raIstresses Of the Sally Brass type The
maid in curl papers viii be abolished
the mistress who c0oily demands that
the maid ''cat that" whether il is good
for her OF not. viii also disappear, and
all because Of the dollar diploma that
means when the red seal is affixed e
il that this servant is the acme Of things
domestic.
Cachet Of the Dollar Diploma.
THE dollar diploma II Is just this
The servant when euteEing the Gull,
Club. pays a fee Of one dollar. Thi
gives her membership FOR tire,
months. and as long as she is a mem
bsr Of the Guild the house is throw
open 20 her, and II one position fails
another is found
In the Guild House she receives in
struction in cooking chamberwork, sew
ing and general department" Whei
she has conquered these necessities O
her arr she receives a diploma establish
ing her as a finished and competen
maid. During the time she holds IN,
position obtained for her by the Guild