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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28
WHY IT SUCCEEDS.
Because 1t is for One Thing Only
and Leon is Learning This.

Nothing can be good for everything.
Doing one thing we'll brings success.
Doan's Kidney pills do one thing only.
They're for sick kidneys.
They cure backache, every kidney ill.
Here is Leon evidence to prove it:
Veteran John Gunter of south Main
ST., says: During the war / served in
the 3rd Iowa Inf. When there l was
taken with the measles and the Govern
ment sent me home. l ran spinning
machine for eight years constantly and
if the continued standing was not the
primary cause for backache it certainly
aggravated the attacks. My back has
|ached so severely that it hurt excruciat-
ingly to saw wood and after bringing
any extra strain on the muscles of the
back have been sore and lame for days.
Mrs. Gunter had used Doan's Kidney
Pills and was so positive they might
help me that during my last attack was
easily induced to go to L. P. Van Wer-
denis drug store for box. They helped.
At the present time my back is in
good shape and stronger than it has been
for a long time"
For sale by all dealers, price so cents.
Foster Milburn Company Buffalo, NJ Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28
MRS. WATERMAN RESIGNS.
Mdtron of hnamosd penitentlary
Has Quit.

Mrs. A. M. Waterman, for six years
matron of the Anamosa penitentiary,
was in Des Moines this week for few
days, visiting among her many friends.
She left for her home in Decatur county
last evening. Mrs. Waterman was a
guest at the home Of Mayor and Mrs.
Mattern. She recently resigned her
position as matron at Anamosa and has
gone to her home in Decatur for a rest.
1t is understood that she will resume
her work in another field, presently.
She has made it her study to know how
best to treat the unfortunate women
who find their way behind the prison
walls. Her first point was tirmness,
she early discovered that wavering is
fatal to discipline among this class of
people. The orders of the prison being
obeyed, first, she made it her whole aim
to demonstrate by kindness to the III
mates in her care that she had sym
pathetic heart; firmness and sympathy
are the winning elements in such po-
sition. Mrs. Waterman was much loved
by the women in Anamosa prison and
they regretted sincerely to see her de-
part. She is reported to have said that
she was thoroughly convinced of the
perfect innocence of the unfortunate
Sarah Kuhn, who sought in vain par
don from the recent observation-disclosures
ter and Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28
Mrs. Lucy May Spence

was born in Sullivan county, No. Jan
uary Is, 1881, and died at her home in
Garden Grove, April Is, 1904, aged 33
years, months, and Ia days. From her
birth place in Sullivan county she NOV
ed to Mercer county, Mo-, October 18th,
1892, where she was joined in the bonds
of holy wedlock with w. r. Spencer
with whom she has lived happily until
separated by death. Mrs. Spencer was
model wife and mother, and while her
stay with us in Garden Grove was but
for few months, yet she demonstrated
her kindness as neighbor and had won
the esteem of all who were fortunate to
make her acquaintance. There remain
OF her family both parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Neal, the husband, W. f. Spencer,
there four little children, Mona Fern,
Joseph Vert, Wood La Vern, and an in
FAINT child six weeks of age, two brothers
who lives in Colorado and two sisters
in Missouri. The sympathy of the
entire community extends to all these
bereaved ones in their sorrow.-Garden
Grove Express
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

The Burlington railway may substi-
tute gasoline for passenger traffic on
certain portions Of it's system. Expert
ments, which have been made with a
gasoline motor car are said to have been
satisfactory. The motor is the inven-
called friction transmission. For some
time the Burlington has been using one
of the cars on the Tabor and Northern
between Tabor and Malvern, Iowa, a
distance of nine miles. The road is ex-
ceedingly hilly and the conditions ex-
acting, yet it has been found that the
motor saves 20 per cent in operation
over steam and is capable Of hauling
large loads easily at the rate of thirty
miles an hour. Robert McClelland,
president Of the Tabor and Northern ex-
presses belief that gasoline is designed
to supplant electricity as motive
power Record Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Quite little excitement was caused
Monday afternoon by the burning Of A.
w. Stearn's barn about three o'clock.
The fire was caused by Mr.. Stearn's son
Dan lighting a bon fire near the barn.
The situation looked quite serious for
IA time as the buildings are quite thick
at this place; but help arrived in short
time and other buildings were prevent
ed from catching fire. Had Mr.. Clark's
barn on the east burned it would have
been impossible to save three houses
south of it. One can see at a glance the
helplessness of our people in case of fire.
This should prompt the council to pro-
vide some means of fighting tire.-Gar-
den Grove Express
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28
Attention
Farmers

Why remain in the North
and stay in doors six months in
the year consuming what you
raise during the other six
months?
Go South where you can
work out doors every month
in the year, and where you
are producing something the
year round. If you are a
stock raiser you know your
stock are now "eating their
heads off, and, besides, have
to be protected from the rigors
Of winter by expensive shelter.
Economical stock feeding
requires the combination Of
both f1esh-forming and fat
forming foods in certain pro-
portions. Alabama and Florida
produce in abundance the vel
vet bean and cassava, the first a
flesh producer, the latter fat
producer, and they are the
cheapest and best fattening
material known to the world.
More money can be made
and with less labor, in gen
eral farming, fruit and berry
growing and truck gardening
along our road in the South
than in any other section of
the Union.
If you are interested and
desire further information on
the subject, address
G. A. Park,
Genr'l Immigrant and Indus
trial Agent, Louisville &
Nashville R. r. Co.,
Louisville, KY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion of the There is only one way to
cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by intamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian tube When this
tnbe is infamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when it is entirely closed deaf
is the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal cond
ton hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an infamed condition of the mucous surfaces,
We will give one hundred dollars for any case OF
dea fness Caused by catarh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free
J.. F. CHENEY & Co., Toledo O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family pills for consultation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28
Chronic Bronchitis cured.

"For ten years had chronic bronchi-
tbs so bad that at times l could not
speak above a Whisper writes Mr..
Joseph Coffman, of Montmorenci, Ind,
81 tried all remedies available, but with
to success. Fortunately my employer
suggested that try Foley's Honey and
Tar. It's effect was miraculous, and |
am now cured Of the disease. On my
recommendation many people have used
Foleys Honey and Tar, and always with
satisfaction L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Ray Bennett, of near Mt. Ayr, while
visiting his uncle, Mr.. Melvin Bennett
happened to quite serious accident Sat
urday morning. While helping his cous-
in kill chicken he holding the chick
en- while his cousin applied the ak, but
it did not stop where it was intended,
but slipped striking Ray just above the
right ankle cutting an ugly cash, also
severing large artery. DR.. Horner
was called and found it necessary to
take six deep stitches, and it is thought
he will get along nicely.-Lamoni Pat
riot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Every farmer and everybody else
ought to remember four points that
have been established by the Iowa
court: First-If your dog runs out upon
the public highway and frightens team
you are responsible for the damage done.
Second-f you own bees and they fast
en- themselves on team and the animals
run away, as owner of the bees you are
responsible for the damages. Third-If
you leave your team unhitched or in the
hands of an incompetent person and it
runs away, you are responsible for dam
ages resulting. Fourth If you are rid
ing horseback and racing with some
other fellow and come suddenly behind
vehicle, dash past the team and thus
cause runaway, you are liable for dam
age. 1t is well to remember these
things as we go along. Cedar Fall
Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Mrs. Geo. P. Campbell, who had been
visiting in this city for few weeks
with her daughter Mrs. r. H. Martz, re-
turned Monday to her home in Davis
City. She was accompanied by her
daughter, who will visit there for a
week or two.-Chariton Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

This week ends our schools for the
year OF 1904. The scholars will give a
program tomorrow night at Estes hall
which will put the finishing touches to
the ending. Under three consecutive
years principalship, Miss Mullin has
done the patrons and pupils good work;
and she goes away feeling she has done
her duty. She will be succeeded next
year l9O4-5 by Prof. Jas. Cozad. Mrs.
Vena Edwards completes her fifth year
in the primary room and will be sue
ceeded by Miss Vandle, and herself pro-
noted to The new intermediary room.
-Pleasanton Index.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

WANTED-SEyERAL INDUSTRIOUS PERSONS
in each state to travel for house established eleven
years and with large capital, to call upon mer-
chants and agents for successful and profitable line
Permanent engagement. Weekly cash salary OF 1924
and all travelling expenses and hotel bills advanced
in cash each week. Experience not essential Men
tion reference and enclose sef-addressed envelope
THE NATIONAL, 1872 Dearborn ST.. Chicago 2s-i3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

A man who prefers the city weekly to
home paper because sits got more in
it. reminds us Of man who picked out
the largest pair of boots in the box be-
cause they cost no more than pair
that fitted him, says an exchange.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

81 had running, itching sore on my
leg. Suffered fortunes. Doan's ONT
ment took away the burning and itch
ing instantly, and quickly effected per-
manent cure" G. w. Lenhart, Bowling
Green, O.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Mayor McGinnis, of Leon, has issued
an order to the restaurant keepers of
that city, prohibiting the drinking of
intoxicants in the various restaurants.
The penalty for violation of the order
is fixed alta fine Of $500. By this one
act if no other Mayor McGinnis mani
tests his intention of conducting the
municipal affairs of the city along more
orderly lines. He has taken a com
mendable position, and one in which he
should be supported by every order
loving citizen of Leon.-Lamoni Chron-
icle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Last Thursday night some person or
persons entered the home of VIM. Kanter
in the east part of town while the family
were absent, and committed the worst
acts Of vandalism ever committed in this
community. They tore into shreds lace
curtains, pillowcases, sheets, fine dresses
of both Mrs. Kanter's and baby Mayors,
furs, bedspreads, broke into pieces two
or three dozen photographs and done a
lot of other devilment. They then
wrote lot of threats and insulting
things on pack of playing cards. Sew
eral persons have been under suspicion
but we understand that the ones first
suspicioned have proven their inno-
cence. 1t is to be hoped that the guilty
ones will be severely dealt with as we
don't know of any punishment that
would be too severe for such tiendish
offense.-Lineville News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Did you ever notice that on an Ameri-
can quarter there are thirteen stars on
either side, thirteen letters in the scroll
held in the eagles beak, thirteen arrow
heads, thirteen leaves in the olive
branch, thirteen letters in the words
quarter dollar" -Nauvoo Rustler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Mrs. John Boyd and daughter, Mrs.
Henry Bryan, Of Grand River, returned
to their home Saturday, after pleasant
visit in this city with Mrs. Boyd's
sister, Mrs. Kate Corteleyou. and her
daughters. Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Stanley Kelley, while playing ball at
school Tuesday, broke his left arm near
the wrist. This is the second time this
arm has been broken in the last two
months. 1t was set by Drs. Greer and
right.-Lamoni Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

One of the new laws passed by the
legislature allows persons to change
their names by simply filing the propos-
ed change with the clerk. This privi-
lege is not new one for ladies.-Chari-
+, ton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28
To Mothers In This Town.

Children who are delicate feyerish and cross vii
get immediate relief from Mother Grays Sweet Pow
ders for Children They cleanse the stomach, act on
the liver, making sickly child strong and healthy A
certain cure for worms Sold by ali DRUGGISTS, Csc.
Sample Free. Address, Allen S. olmstead Leroy,
N. Z. 34-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

The surest and safest remedy for kid
ney and bladder diseases is Foley's Kid
ney Cure.-L. p. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Geo. Young's residence at Leroy burn
ed last Friday afternoon during the
high wind. He succeeded in saving his
goods in the lower story. The house
contents were insured for $3.50. 1t was
with great difficulty that the creamery
was saved which stood just south OF the
burning building, it catching fire several
times.-Garden Grove Express.
An announcement was received here
of the marriage of Miss Susan Estella
Drake to Mr.. Louis ]. Russell of Shaw
nee, Okla, Sunday April TO-. Miss Drake
is quite we'll and favorably known here
having resided here for the past few
years and she has many friends who
offer congratulations They will be at
home in ST. Louis after April 15.-Gar-
den Grove Express.
A serious accident happened to the
six-year-old son of Harl Scott, Saturday.
Mr.. Scott was returning to his home
northwest Of town, and the little chap
was standing up in the spring wagon
holding to the seat. The wheels
dropped into chuckhole, the jar throw
ing the boy out between the buggy bed
and the hind wheel. A scream of pain
called attention to the little fellows
danger, but before the team could be
stopped the thigh bone of his right leg
was broken. DR.. Homer was called and
the fracture reduced. The doctor in
forms us that the case is doing we'll, and
that though painful the sufferer is
enduring it manfully.-Lamoni Chron-
icle,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

! know a jolly old maiden lady,
A lady of high degree,
A drink of Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sensible woman.-W. G. Stempel &
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Foleys Kidney Cure if taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladders disease.-L. p. Van Werden
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Now good digestion waits on appetite
and health on BOTH If is dosent, try
Burdock Blood Bitters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Now is the time to take spring tonic
to purify the blood, cleanse the liver and
kidneys of all impurities. Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the bust.
ness. 35 cents. Tea or tablet.-W. C.
Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Diphtheria, sore throat, Group. In
slant relief, permanent cure. DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil. AT any drug
store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

"Cure the cough and save the life.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cure
coughs and colds, down to the yer
verge of consumption.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

L. W. Laughlin has been appointed by
Judge II. M. Towner to act as county
attorney in the Investigations that will
be made relative to the bank failure.
Under section of the code County At
torney Fuller was disqualified for serv-
ing as prosecuting attorney in this
matter. inasmuch as Mr.. Cunning had
been his client. Mr.. Laughfin is the
attorney for number of the creditors
OF the bank. A new grand jury will be
chosen before the next term of court.
1t is understood that few of the credit
ors objected to the present grand jury
invetigating the alleged irregularities
in which the bank is said to have been
conducted. Mr.. Laughlin's appointment
as prosecutor will please large num-
Der of people.-Mt. Ayr Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Foleys Honey andTar contains no op.
iates, and will not constipate like nearly
all other cough medicines. Refuse sub.
stitutes.-L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Now is the time to clean house; clean
your system first, drive out the microbes
of winter with HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. 1t will keep you we'll all sum
mer. 30 cents. Tea or tablet.-W. C.
Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-28

Exposure to a sudden climatic
change produces cold in the head and
catarrh is apt to follow. Provided with
Ely's Cream Balm you are armed against
Nasal Catarrh. Price 20 cents at drug
gist or Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street
New York, will mail it. The Balm cures
without pain, does not iritate or cause
sneezing. 1t spreads itself over an ir-
ritated and angry surface, relieving i'm
mediately the painful Inflammation,
cleanses and cures. Cream Balm quickly
cures the cold
The project for an electric railway by
way of Albany, Mo-, was supposed to
have died down altogether, but a letter
received by L. G. Bevis day before yes
terday indicates that there is yet life in
the scheme. Mr.. Bevis attend meet
ing at Bethany about year ago, and re-
ported that farmers and business men
all along the proposed line in Missouri
were enthusiastic to the point of sub
scribing literally, but the project was
for some reason dropped. The latest
proposal is for an electric line from Des
Moines to st. Joseph. Wallace Hubbard
of Albany, who was back of the other
scheme, writes to Mr.. Bevis to inquire
whether Mt. Ayr would be interested in
the proposed line to the extent of Civ
ing the right of way and cash dona-
ton. 1t is safe to say that this commun-
ity would not object to securing rail
communication with the outside world,
but the vital question is how much the
people would be willing to pay for the
service.-Mt. Ayr News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-17

senator uspeN weo cas- nameEo8s
reasons 10. pgsierrang 70 nse In a
private car. tells d the foilosiHg oae
a. having originated some years ago
In a smoking car A the senator de-
clares. be had purchased a newspaper
before boarding the train, and a fell
ow-paxsengeg vas rather !mpoi'eb
scanning the side Of the shee, shseh
the senator TUNED from him Per
cslying the rusc OF the stranger the
senator quietly folded the paper
across the middle. 50 that the type
toward bis yis-a.yis was upside down.
Blu, Z, made 90 difference" laughed
The senator. Ia recounting the exTer'
fence The N wss Jus, as absorb
"a az before the rebuke Finally my
curiosity prompted me 10 Inquire Of
him how be managed 70 read the pa.
per upsidc down.
+" I'm a printer. was hls matter
offaci reply .-Sew York Times.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-17
The LAS VEGAS RESERVOIR

Assistant Chief Engineer OF the
Reclamation Service "A. r. Davis, e1.
presses the belief tn a letter publish
ed In ;Oday's optic that such d show
Ing can BE- made by residents OF this
city as will Justify the undertaking
u the Sanguiiela project. The dele
cation 10 Fl Paso Is without doub,
doing the best kind OF work. II ID
likely. however. thai a final decision
will not be reached until compilations
made Nv competent cstizens are
carefully perused by the officials OF
the service and the interior depart.
ment. Mr. Davis. who has taken a
warm personal interest in the Las
Vegas project, suggests the manner
OF the statistics to be compiled.
II ought not be 20 very difficult q
ascertain approximately the surplus
that the farmers would have to mar
ket and II certainly will be easy &c
show that there will be a ready mar
ket al home for all the surplus,
The average farmer OF eighty acres
might be expected to keep two horses
II he should plant ten acres In oats
he should have a yield OF 500 bushels
He might be expected To retain two
hundred bushels for feed for his owl
horses and have 600 bushels for mar
ket. In somewhat the same way sta
tisticians ought 10 be able TO deter
mine the quantities Of alfalfa an,
root crops each farmer might be rea
sonabiy able to market. Al the pres
ent time the quantity and values o
all the agricultural products shippe'
In are being obtained from the book
ofsthe city merchants. These ar
the kind Of figures the department
wants. Citizens may rest assure
that the projec, viii not be retects
for q lack ~ accurate and ccsaprs
henslve figures Any citixen vho ca
MAKE ~ secnrate statement cs Ian
yal1s&. sais@ OF products. on gve an
stasissies bearing 90 the matter q
suggested la The report yesterday an
the letter n Mr.. Darts today win b
doing valuable service
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-17

CHICAGO. Nov. 17.-Cattle, steady
good to prime steers, $5.saIH9 30
poor to medium, $3l50G$5.70: stock
ers and feeders. $2.50Gs4.14; cows
81. 30G$4.30. heifers. $1.75G$225;
Gamers. $1.25G$2.45; bulls, $2.00G
$425: calves, $3.506$700: western
steers. $3.00G$5.10.
Sheep-Strong: good to choice
wethers, $425G$4.90; fair to choice
mixed. $3.50G$4.25: western sheep
$3.O0G$5.O0; native lambs, A.35G
s6.15: western lambs. $4.50T$5,S0.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-17

The first touch of winter visited
the pecos valley Wednesday after
noon about I O'Clock. when the wind
suddenly changed TO the north and
the temperature dropped about % de,
grees Carlsbad Argus. The returns
indicate that that same cold wave
was pretty general all over the eoun.
try. II struck vi Paso and Esopus
simultaneously the night befores-E
Paso Times.