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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

WANTED to canvass through
the country with full line Of patent
medicines. But little capital required.
Live, energetic agents clear from one
hundred to three hundred dollars per
month. Address P. o. Box $50, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. 43-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Miss Mabel Horner, who will teach
reading in the Normal Institute will use
Baldwin's readers for 4th and 5th years
as text books. AS nearly all the schools
in the county have adopted this reader,
the students can easily obtain them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of A. d. Sears deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested,
that on the 18th day of June, A. D., 1904, the
undersigned was appointed by the Clerk OF the Dis
trict Court of Decatur County, Iowa, Administrator
of the Estate OF A. ID. Sears deceased late OF
said County. All persons indebted said estate will
make payment to the Undersigned and those having
claims against the same will present them legally
authenticated to said Court for allowance.
Dated June II, 1904.
Asst GBo W. WADswoRTH,
Administrator.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Word was received here last Friday
that James Harrow had died at the asy-
lum at Clarinda, to which place he was
sent from this county as an insane
patient about sixteen years ago. The
deceased had been resident of this
county for many years and served in
the war as member of the 4th Iowa in
fantry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

We have the Fry farm near DeKalb of
over 200 acres of first-class blue grass
pasture with plenty Of water. Will
pasture, salt and look after stock at the
following prices: Horses rs cents, COWS
with calves at side Is cents, cattle two
years old and over 60 cents, yearlings
and under so cents per month.
LEDGERwooD s. SHARP, DeKalb, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

The Fourth of July committee has clos
ed contract with the Bethany, Mo-,
band to furnish music on the Fourth.
The Bethany band is one of the best
bands in Missouri, and the committee
consider themselves fortunate in secur-
ing their services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Several young ladies have complained
about the actions of a well known mar
ried man, who has been trying to force
his attentions on them and asking them
to meet him after dark. Unless he
ceases his despicable conduct there is
liable to be a sensation one of these
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

PASTURE Have room for Is or 30 heac
of cattle in my pasture on DR.. Gardner.
farm near Blockley. Plenty of watel
and shade and will salt cattle. Write
or call and see me.
41-2t p. A. LEWIS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Deputy Clerk John Burns returned
Saturday from ten days trip to Bone
driving over the county which is soon
to be thrown open by the government
to homesteaders. He says there is some
of the finest land there he ever saw,
while of course some Of the country is
not worth much. John estimates that
if person draws anywhere in the first
two Thousand names he can secure a
! fine quarter section of land, and will re-
turn and register next month and take
a shot at drawing one Of the capital
prizes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Ed CARRIER who recently graduated at
EHingham, ILL.,, from a school of photo
graphy, has purchased Miss Vogt's
studio on the north side of the square.
MIR. CARRIER has been studying photo
graphy for several years and samples
of his work show that he is a tirst-class
artist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

At meeting of the Sorosis club the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. A. j..
Allen; Vice President, Mrs. H. Lands;
Secretary, Mrs. w. A. Alexander; Treas
urer, Mrs. j. J. Evans; Historian, Mrs.
o. w. Foxworthy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

The National Educational Association
will meet at ST. Louis, June u to July
LIST. Special low railroad and hotel
rates have been secured and several
Decatur county teachers are contem-
plating attending. County superinten-
dent Eli Hutchinson will give full in
formation to any who call on him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Roe Caster is very liberal in allowing
the public to use his grounds at the
lake for picnic purposes, but says that
swimming and fishing in the lake must
be stopped or he will be compelled to
prosecute some of the offenders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For SALB-The 80 acre farm known as
the Robert Johnson farm 6 miles east
and south of Leon. Price $4,000, good
terms. For particulars call on or write
to GEO. P. CAMPBELL, Executor,
Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

There is some prospect that Leon
will get a big circus this season. Last
week Agent Ketcham received letter
from the Wallace circus making inquiry
as to the crop prospects, etc., and from
their letter it is evident that they are
figuring on getting into this territory.
1t has been several years since Leon
had big circus and the people are
getting circus hungry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Leon friends have received invita-
tions to attend the wedding Of Mr.. Will
H. Golf, of Cameron, Mo-, former we'll
known resident of this city, who will be
married at Memphis, Mo-, on Tuesday
evening, June 21st, to Miss Bess Maud
Smoot, daughter of Mr.. John Smoot, of
Memphis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Edward N. Lane and Mrs. Ella B.
Kelley were married at st. Joe, Mo-,
last Wednesday evening. Both parties
were former residents of this city, and
at the March term Of court Mrs. Lane
secured divorce from Mr.. Lane, Mrs.
Kelley being named as correspondent
in her petition, which alleged statutory
grounds for divorce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Native lumber of all kinds for sale at
the saw mill on my farm in Hamilton
township. lift w. S. CLARK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Dingman last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
At 7 Cents

About IS styles in 80 inch lawns
and other thin dress goods worth
10 cents. Pretty patterns and
fast colors. They were rapid sell
lers at 10 cents but we've too
many SO we cut them to cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

q DR.. Morris, the dentist. has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

A bouncing son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Rumley, six miles east of
Leon last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

have room for ten or twelve head of
horses or cattle in my pasture near
Leon. Plenty of water. w. 7. CooNs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

The Supreme Court on Saturday
rendered an opinion affirming the decis-
ion of the Decatur county district court
in the case of Austin Howard VS.. Town
of Lamont, a case growing out of the
grading of a street in front of the resi-
dence of Mr.. Howard in Lamont. The
jury awarded Howard $40 damages and
the town appealed the case to the Su,
preme Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For SALE will sell Is young calves
suitable to put with other cows, must
go soon, majority males. A. BIDDIsON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

j. r. Bowsher shows indications of
wanting to be farmer as well as an
implement dealer, as he has bought the
White 40 acre tract joining the Bacon
farm, few miles east of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
At Is Cents

A great variety Of fancy Mulls,
Mercerized Cloths,waistings, Lin
en- Batistes and illuminatedstripes
in Zephyrs, mostly IS cent goods,
put in to fill up the IS cent line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Miss Anna Waight, the popular clerk
at the Leon postoiice, is enjoying two
weeks vacation and left yesterday to
visit the Worlds Fair at st. Louis.
The REPORTER editor and number of
other friends OF w. A. Brown received
some fine fish from him yesterday which
he caught in Lake Okoboji. We Ger
tainly envy him the fishing and will do
justice to the fish he sent.
The Leon Produce Co., east side
square will carry at all times, meal and
feed of all kinds. Also poultry and
eggs. J. p. MARTIN.
Headquarters Thatcher Poultry Remedy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

am now ready to grind corn, corn
meal and chop feed, either for cash or
toll at my poultry house on east side Of
square.
14-tf L. METER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Capt. jerks, state steamboat inspec-
tor, was down from Leon Thursday and
inspected Ed Teale's launch, ODE
fender The Captain pronounced the
boat in first class condition. This may
be good news to those who have been a
little "afeard' to take a trip up the
river on the launch.-Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

]. G. Atz, for several months the
popular and very efficient freight
clerk at the Burlington depot in this
city, was on Monday transferred to
Abba to take position as night operat-
or at nice increase in salary. His
place at the Leon depot is being filled
by M. w. Sigler of Bethany.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Millet seed for sale, So cents pei
bushel. 41-tf II. G. LUTZ.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
Try Charter Oak wagons. At Bowsher
& Biddison's.

A few choice bred Poland-C China sows
for sale. r. A. SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
THE HOME OF v1NoL
To our Gust omers


To Customers
We anxious to have you all know
that Vinol is form Of a very old
and valuable remedy. It is Cod Liver Oil
preparation, because it contains all the
medicinal elements actually taken from
fresh Gods Livers. By a new process
we are able to make it without oil or
grease and give you real Cod Liver Oil
preparation as delicious to the taste as
a fresh orange. Respectfully,
W. c. Stempel8r Co DRUGGISTS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
At 10 Cents

Some twenty styles in fine Dimi-
ties and Batistes; none worth less
than IS cents. Close woven cloths,
durable colors and handsome
styles. They'll go fast at 10 cents
and of course the first customers
will have the pick.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Elder A. E. Hatch went to New Salem
Saturday and on Sunday preached the
Memorial sermon for the Band of Hope
celebration
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

The court house officials felt little
sore at Sheriff Tom Wallace for defraud-
ing the county out of the fee paid for a
marriage license after Clerk Keller had
offered to furnish him with license
free of cost and Elder Hubbell had Of
fered to perform the ceremony without
the customary fee, so when Sheriff Wal
lace and his bride returned from Des
Moines Friday, the court house rats
organized a bazoo band and met them
at the depot, receiving them with a
glad hand to the accompaniment Of the
heart rending music and liberal shower
of rice, and proceeded to escort them
up town. 1t looked like circus pro-
cession when they came up Main street
and not satisfied with the reception
they rendered them an old fashion
ed charivari that evening. Tom says
he believes the next time he gets mar
ried he will have the ceremony at home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

H.. H. Rosenthal and his friend J. G.
Little, of Unionville, Mo-, drove to Leon
last Sunday, distance of 66 miles, Mrs.
Rosenthal having been visiting her
father in this city for couple of weeks
Mr.. Rosenthal is doing nice business
in ladies' furnishings at KNOXVILLE. He
says crops are not near so good down
there as they are here, as they have had
much more rain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For SALE-A good second hand go
gallon coal oil tank cheap. Inquire of
w. d. Smith at the Bee Hive Store
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
At ~ Cents

A small lot Of waistings stripes
that we've been selling at IS and
20 cents. Not many Of these but
excellent styles and very cheap.
Better come quick if interested.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

When in Leon call at the CARRIER
studio north side square and get your
pictures. All work guaranteed first
class. 43-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
i. L. METER,

A little son of Uriah Perks, living in
south Leon caught his hand ina door
last week and the little finger on his
right hand was cut off just below the
nail. The little fellow was taken to
DR.. Foxworthy who dressed the injury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16
If you want good policy of accident
insurance can fix you out.
K. J. WARNER.

We ask the indulgence of our readers
this week, a flood of late advertisements
crowding out number of items.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For Oklahoma realty write or call Of
G. B. Jordan Enid, o. T. formerly on
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Try Charter Oak wagons. At Bowsher
& Biddison's.
A few choice bred Poland-China sows
Cor sale. R. A. SIGLER.
For SALE-Good two-year-old Short
Horn bull. 41-tf w. HI. FILICAL.
For Oklahoma realty write or call of
G. B. Jordan Enid, o. T. formerly on
Leon, Iowa.
A bouncing son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Rumley, six miles east of
Leon last Saturday.
- DR.. Morris, the dentist. has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's office. Give him call.
For SALE will sell Is young calves
suitable to put with other COWS, must
go soon, majority males. A. BIDDIsoN.
For SALE-A good second hand 60
gallon coal oil tank cheap. Inquire of
w. d. Smith at the Bee Hive Store
Leon, Iowa.
Elder A. E. Hatch went to New Salem
Saturday and on Sunday preached the
Memorial sermon for the Band of Hope
celebration.
II you want farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms go to e. j.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
For SALE-Three yearling Short-Horn
bulls. One Scotch top Amelia, one
Scotch top Young Mary, one Scotch top
Rose Mary. They are in fine condition
with heavy bone and fine forms.
29-tf P. CRUIKsHANK.
For SALT Blees buggy, purchased
last fall, five foot Mccormick mower,
good as new, 1 heavy work team,
wagon, sets work harness, set single
buggy harness, 1 set double buggy
harness. 38tf W. W. WOOD.
Ed Hall and son Harry, of Van Vert
We're in Leon Tuesday having come
down to have Harry's foot examined by
Leon physician. While working il
Indian Territory about three months
ago he bruised his left ankle by letting
heavy we'll bucket fall on it, and il
seems the bone was injured and will moi
heal. He has been laid up ever since
the accident.
Leon friends have received invitations
to attend the graduating exercises O
which were held on Wednesday even
ing of this week. Among the graduates
are two Leon young. ladies, Misses
Mabel Chase and Maude Stocker, both
of whom graduated from the Leon High
School last year and have attended the
Des Moines schools the past year, put
ting the finishing touches to their edu
cation.
The Leon Creamery are this week in
stalling another big power churn, ney
watts, etc, made necessary by their in
creasing business which is CROWN
right along. The Leon Creamery is on
of the substantial business enterprise
of the town, and each month is payin
out several Thousand dollars to tn
farmers of this vicinity for cream, whic
enables the farmer to realize nor
money from his COWS and the wife
saved the trouble of caring for the mil
and the arduous work of churning.
In. Clark last week received wor
from the hotel keeper at Matanza
Cuba, together with the leaf of the ref
lister on which it was thought his SO
W.P. Clark had registered last Febr1
ary. The landlord wrote that Mr.. Clar
was travelling in company with gel
tleman named Hutton, who registere
from Portland, Maine, and this gentl
man had registered for himself and M
Clark. This probably accounts for b
name being on the register B. P. Cla1
instead Of W.P. Clark. A letter b;
been sent to Portland asking for info
nation and the present address of N
Hutton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Buy Dain Stackers and Rakes at
Bowsher & Biddisons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For SALE-Good two-year-old Short
Horn bull. 41-tf w. H. FILICAL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

l have four or five bred Poland-China
sows for sale. r. A. SIGLRR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For SALE-Three yearling Short-Horn
bulls. One Scotch top Amelia, one
Scotch top Young Mary, one Scotch top
Rose Mary. They are in fine condition
with heavy bone and fine forms.
29-tf p. CRUIKSHANK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Scotch Collie Pups, finely bred, fol
sale w. II. HAZLET,
43-tf Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

The 7. and N. Club met with Mrs.
Harry Bradfield last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For SALE-Double set of work harness
and one lumber wagon. Call on W. d.
Smith at the Bee Hive store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Leon Shriners have received notice
of a big Shrine meeting to be held at
Ottumwa on Thursday, June %, when a
large class will be escorted across the
hot sands by Kaaba Temple, of Daven-
port, which recently initiated large
class in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

II you want a farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms go to e. j.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

We want to buy your cane and millet
seed. BOWSHER q BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

For SALT Blees buggy, purchased
last fall, 1 five foot Mccormick mower,
good as new, 1 heavy work team, 1
wagon, 2 sets work harness, set single
buggy harness, 1 set double buggy
harness. 38tf w. w. WOOD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Davis City Reunion, August 70, "a, %,
and 20, 1904.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

The Decatur County Normal meets in
Leon next Monday for a two weeks
session.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

MIS-. NdIPH E. BraHG anu S1Stef, MIS-.
Eli Gray and children, of Charlton, de-
parted last Sunday night for Collbran,
Colo, where they will visit at the home
of their sister, Mrs. Dell Humeston, and
enjoy the pure air of that region for a
couple of months or more.-Humeston
Advocate
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Ed Hall and son Harry, Of Van Vert,
were in Leon Tuesday having come
down to have Harry's foot examined by
a Leon physician. While working in
Indian Territory about three months
ago he bruised his left ankle by letting
a heavy we'll bucket fall on it, and it
seems the bone was injured and will not
heal. He has been laid up ever since
the accident
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-16

Davis City Reunion, August Is, "a, %,
and 20, 1904.
The T. and N. Club met with Mrs.
Harry Bradfield last Friday.
l have four or five bred Poland-China
sows for sale. r. A. SIGLRR.
We want to buy your cane and millet
seed. BOWSHER q BIDDISoN.
The Decatur County Normal meets in
Leon next Monday for a two weeks
session.
For SALE-Double set of work harness
and one lumber wagon. Call on W. D..
Smith at the Bee Hive store.
Scotch Collie Pups, finely bred, for
sale W.. HAzLET,
43-tf Leon, Iowa.
When in Leon call at the CARRIER
studio north side square and get your
pictures. All work guaranteed first
class. 434t
j. r. Bowsher shows indications of
| wanting to be farmer as we'll as an
implement dealer, as he has bought the
White 40 acre tract joining the Bacon
farm, a few miles east of Leon.
| Roe Caster is very liberal in allowing
the public to use his grounds at the
lake for picnic purposes, but says that
swimming and fishing in the lake must
be stopped or he will be compelled to
prosecute some Of the offenders.
l I-l Il
reading in the Normal Institute will use
Baldwin's readers for 4th and 9Th years
as text books. AS nearly all the schools
in the county have adopted this reader,
the students can easily obtain them.
The Fourth of July committee has clos
ed contract with the Bethany, Mo.
band to furnish music on the Fourth
The Bethany band is one of the best
bands in Missouri, and the committee
consider themselves fortunate in secur-
ing their services.
At meeting of the Sorosis club the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. A. ]
Allen; Vice President, Mrs. H. Lands
Secretary, Mrs. w. A. Alexander; Treas.
urer, Mrs. J. J. Evans; Historian, Mrs
o. w. Foxworthy.
| WANTED-Agents to canvass through
the country with full line of paten
medicines. But little capital required
Live, energetic agents clear from one
hundred to three hundred dollars pei
month. Address P. o. Box $50, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. 43-41
Our neighboring town Of Decatur Cit,
is mal.intr GREAT nrenara tinns for thai
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1904-05-27
TIE REAL COWBOY LIFE.
It Still Exists on the Great Free Rang
es of the Southwest.

Supt. Mangum of the XXX ranch,
in New Mexico passed through the
city yesterday en- route to San Angelo
for few days vacation. In CONVEX
sation regarding the cattle business in
New Mexico, he said:
When one gets out there he sees the
old-fashioned cowboy with his blankets
and tarpaulin for his bed and his
cover with long ride around the lines
for his duty, and with an open, out-of-
door life the year round. 1t is not like
the ranches of Texas, with their ranch
houses and their strong wire fences
and little or nothing to do the year
round and have a good time and ride
a good horse. 1t is the real thing when
you cross the line and get on the free
range. We are grazing about 5000
head on range of territory of 400
miles square.
"The lines must be ridden at all
times in all kinds of weather-the
rougher the weather the more need
for the riding. When the storms strike
the cattle they begin walking, and all
the cowboys cannot stop them while
the storm lasts In this season of the
year they drift south. We have two
drift fences, put up by the cattle men
on the south of the range, one sc miles
long and the other 70 miles long; these
help to keep the cattle in range.
"The range for the winter will be
very good, but we may suffer from the
want of water If we can get water
for the cattle we will get through the
winter with very little loss-at least.
that is my opinion. We never feed in
this range, winter or summer. The
horses we ride feed on the grass. When
we get up the bunch in the spring and
pick out our mounts we have to set
the hair on most of them. The horse
that doesn't need the hair set is not
worth the riding. 1 would not live in
town for anything you could give
me- Out there we never see house
from one days end to the other. The
Headquarters of the ranch is on the
breaks from the Pecos valley to the
plains and the cattle feed on the plains
that reach from the breaks to the
mountains. It's hard work. but it's
free range, on government lands,
and the cattle do WELL con-
sidering. | do not know but that it is
the cheapest in the long run. Fort
Worth Record.