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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
ButteriCk Patterns

And The Delineator, two
great helps to the home
dress maker. Revealing the
newest and best ideas from
the fashion centers. We
carry in stock nearly all the
Butterick patterns in the
current styles and can get
for you quickly any special
sizes or styles wanted. We
take subscriptions to The
Delineator, 500 per year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Hosiery and
Gloves

Did you get in for a pair
of those TOO kid gloves? If
your size is here they'll save
you 55c or more. Most all
colors and most all sizes.
Rare values in ladies
and children's hose 1oc, I3c,
15c, 25c, $50 and SOC. We
claim them to be better than
you buy elsewhere at these
prices-but maybe we don't
know and we'd like your
verdict. Come and see them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Carpets and
Curtains

The carpet room up stairs
has been restocked with new
carpets, new shades, new cur
tains, new linoleums and
rugs. It's our intention to
continue to make thisdepart-
ment one Of the main feat
ures Of our store and we want
you to feel welcome to come
and look and price whether
you buy or not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Fall Millinery Opening.

of fall and winter dress hats, at Davis
City, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10th
and 18th. Ladies, my entire stock of
fall and winter millinery, composed of
novelties and standard goods, up-to-
date in style and makeup, offer at
wholesale prices. You will be surpris-
ed at the bargains in these goods. Come
and see for yourselves and you will be
convinced. Alt ELDoRA BoEGER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

DR.. A. Brown and family leave today
for Charlton, where they have decided
to locate in order to allow their sons to
attend the business college in that city,
and DR.. Brown will engage in the prac-
tice of medicine in that city. During
their residence of nearly twenty years
in this city the family has formed many
friendships, and will be sorely missed
in. church and social circles. DR.. Brown
has been one of the leading physicians
in this city, having been very success
full with his practice, and he will leave
a vacancy in the profession here. He
has established reputation as one of
the best physicians of southern Iowa,
and we most heartily recommend them
to the good people of Charlton as most
desirable addition to their city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

A number of the young folks enjoyed
a picnic at Casters lake last Thursday
evening, given in honor of Miss Rue
Hamilton and Mr.. Artie Brown, both of
whom will leave the city this week to
attend school, the former at Pella and
the latter at Charlton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Dress Goods

New ideas in the fall dress
goods are shown in a great
variety Of styles. Special at.
tention is called to the splen-
did values in wool goods at
50 cents per yard. Notice
the display in the south
window.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

DR.. H. R. Layton on Saturday receiv.
ed from the secretary of state a license
to operate his automobile as required
by the new law which went into effect
July 4th. The machine now bears an
official tag and displays No. 779, the
number under which tits registered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Martin Lewis, of Osceola, last week
issued challenge to James H. ALL
dredge, the Leon wrestler, Offering to
wager S25, $50 or 500, that Alldredge
cannot throw him three times in an
hour. Mr.. Alldredge has accepted the
challenge and deposited his money at
the Exchange National Bank of Leon,
and if Lewis is not bluffing he can Sc
cure a match by putting up his money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Ladies' w aiSts

Showing a small but at
tractive line of ladies' ready
to7Wear waists in medium
and winter weight wool
fabrics. Neat stylish designs
at low very low prices
priced much lower than such
garments are usually found.
Good line Of ladies sweaters
too, in the popular colors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Rev. VIM. Biggs will conduct services
at Smallwood school house on Sunday,
Sept. 18th at II o'clock, and at Union
school house in Morgan township at
1880 in the evening. All are invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

For the accommodation of the Leon
people who attend the reunion next
week, have placed on sale at all the
drug stores and hotels, coupon ticket
books, II rides from the square for $1.OO
or u rides for $500, and all unused
tickets will be good for passage in any
Of the regular busses to or from the
depot and the square at any time until
used. G. L. VANOsTRAND,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ellington entertain
ed about thirty-tive of their friends last
Saturday evening in honor of their
cousins, Misses Helen and Maggie Whis-
kead, of Atkinson, Kas. The evening
was spent with music and various kinds
of games, after which refreshments
were served and the wee small hours OF
Sunday morning were fast approaching
before the guests dispersed, wishing
Misses Helen, Maggie and Kate many
more returns of the occasion. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

At the regular meeting Of the Leon
pension board on Wednesday Of last
week, there were three old soldiers
present for examination, Morrison Col
Inns, of Lineville, VIM. HI. Acton, Of Davis
City, and John Sewers, of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Miss Rue Hamilton entertained a
number of her young friends at the
home of her parents in north Leon last
Wednesday evening. Miss Rue will
leave soon for Pella, where she will at
tend college the coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Miss Cora Ross, of this city went to
Grand River last Thursday and on Mon
day morning commenced a fall term of
school at Elk Union school house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

have Round Oak heater and King
Bee heater which l will trade for wood.
3-3t r. BoBBITT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
AT HURST'S!
New Fall Shoes

Aside from the we'll known
good qualities Of the ssSelz
shoes we maintain that they
possess the elements Of style
and elegance. They require
no breaking 1in-Are easy
from the first. Prices are
very reasonable and the great
variety carried will be ap-
Preciated when you come to
look.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

All parties interested in keeping up
the Salem cemetery are requested to
meet at that place on Thursday morning
Sept. p. Bring your dinner baskets
and tools and we will have a general
cleaning ND
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

There will be meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Decatur County
Farmers Institute at G. w. Hoffman s
Office in Leon on Friday, Sept. 10Th,
1904, at 2:30 p. m. All members are re-
quested to be present.
SGT RICHARD BAKER, Sec'y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

The trial of Tom Garrett on the
charge of assault which was set for
Monday before Justice Beck, was con-
tinued one week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Annie RedIine, weight 534 lbs.

One the
claimed to largest
life
mother
well delivers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

For RENT-Good seven room house
in north Leon. THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

On Monday another change occurred
in the barber shops of this city, Robert
Caldwell selling his shop in the base
ment OF the Biggs' block to Otto Wheel
er who is fixing the shop up and will
run tirst-class shop. Mr.. Caldwell
has not yet determined as to his future
location. The sale was made by the
real estate firm of Keller & Stanley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Another pretty girl baby was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Roberts, of Burrell
township, Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

The case Of state VS.. "Buck" Pugh in
Justice Harvey's court, which was set
for last Friday, was continued until
Monday, Sept. goth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Dress Skirts

Opened Monday a new
supply Of ladies walking
skirts at $3.50 to $500.
Neatly made from good ma :
terials in blacks, brown,
blue and gray mixed-Best
we have had for the price.
They are splendid garments.
Come and look them over.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

The Mexican Veterans Association Of
Decatur county held their annual re-
union in this city Tuesday, but on ac-
count of the rain only four were pres
emit: Capt. Thos. Ward of Decatur,
Capt. jeff Miller, of Pleasanton, Capt.
Garrett Gibson and Comrade Rex, of
Leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

For SALE-A No. brood SOW and four
pigs. Price $40 if taken soon. Inquire
of w. ID. Smith, first door south of post
offioa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Rev. Will Elmore and wife who have
been conducting successful series of
meetings at Eden Prairie church, left
Tuesday for Eagleville, Mo-, at which
place they are now holding series of
meetings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
RICHARD BAKER, Sec'y.
Leon. Iowa. Sent. 13. 100

Leon, Iowa, Sept. -, 1904.
We, the undersigned BARRIERS of Leon
Iowa, hereby agree that on and after
Monday, Sept. 10, 1904, we will close
our shops at eight o'clock in the even,
ing every day in the week except Sat
urdays.
u. DICKEY, B. f. HAMILTON,
MART PICKERING, O. r. WHEELER,
G.. E. HENDERSON, CHARLES PUGH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Don't you want to win that $500
Diamond Ring?

The 22d Club was organized in Beth
any the past week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Miss Daisy Sell has resigned her po-
sition as saleslady at ii. l.. Longs
store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

The young folks enjoyed social
dance at the p. e. O. hall last Thursday
evening which was one of the best held
here for long time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

We will pay Chicago prices for milk.
Bring in your milk and get the highest
price paid by any creamery in southern
Iowa. LEON CREAMERY Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Arrangements are being made for the
meeting Of the Decatur County Teach
ers' Association, which will be held at
Van Vert on Friday and Saturday, Oct.
% and 20, and an interesting program is
being prepared. State Superintendent
Riggs will be present and deliver an adj
dress on Friday, and among other good
papers will be one by Miss Inez Kelso,
OF Humeston, and Prof. ]. M. Pierce, of
Leon. The teachers of the county are
cordially invited to attend this meeting
and we can assure them they will be
well repaid.
Miss Florence Barry, of Eden town
ship, whose name was entered in THE
REPORTERS diamond ring contest, has
requested us to announce that she is
not candidate. Miss Barry is employ
ed as an attendant in the insane depart
ment of the county farm, and while she
greatly appreciates the fact that her
! friends started her in the race, she feels
that her official duties should occupy
her entire time and she would have no
time to devote to the contest unless she
neglected her duties, and for this rea-
son withdraws her name.
| State Superintendent J. r. Riggs has
recently made an important decision
relative to the location of school
house in Clearfield. The decision of the
county superintendent is upheld, and
the decision of the school board is in
part reversed. The decision was based
on the ground of "the greatest good to
the greatest number" and the decision
is so broad and general that the Des
Moines papers conclude that it will be-
come guide for every district in the
state in which the question of newly
locating a school site is now up or may
arise.
This (Thursday) evening at the opera
house, Capt. Alberti, the Russian exile,
will deliver his famous lecture "a Trip
Through Russia and Siberia" under the
auspices of the three Masonic bodies Of
this city, Grand River Lodge No. IS, A..
F. & A. NJ, Leon Chapter No. 33 r. A.
NJ, and Tripolis Commandery No. &c
Knights Templars, who pay all expenses
of the lecture which is free to the
brethren and their friends. A liberal
supply Of tickets has been sent to each
member and they are urged to distrib-
ute them SO that the opera house will
J be we'll filed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

r. A. Sigler has sold the residence
property which he purchased about a
year ago from Mike Grogan to r. A.
Hughes, the sale being made by the real
estate firm of Keller & Stanley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Wouldn't you like to wear a
$500 Diamond Rlnq!

Miss Henrietta Vogt has accepted a
position as saleslady at Fl. L. Longs
store.
Albert Biddison last week purchased
the 80 acre farm of John Offield, in
Center township, the sale being nego-
tiated by Keller & Stanley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

All members of Chapter w, P. p. O.
society are requested to be present at
their hall on Tuesday evening, Sept. 20.
Business of Importance before the
society.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

county SupeflnUenQenU I'LL duUCnln-
son has secured 100 copies of the Iowa
official register for 1904, and desires to
place copy of this excellent book Of
statistics in each school library in the
county. The secretary Of each school
that has library is requested to call at
once and secure copy.
The gold watch advertised in last
weeks REPORTER was claimed within an
hour after the first paper was printed
by w: L. Barry of this city, who was
greatly pleased to recover his watch
and priced highly. The watch was
, REPORTER Office.
Mrs. George Virden, of Burrell town
ship, went to Decatur City Monday
where she will take course of medical
treatment under DIR. Eiker, preparatory
to submitting to an. operation to re-
lieve her of an ailment of long standing
Mrs. Virden has many friends who sin
cerely hope she will pass through this
ordeal in safety and be restored to
good health again.
The board of supervisors adjourned
last Saturday after having been in ses-
sion for week transacting the usual
grist of business of the September ses-
sion. For the first time in many years
probably in the history Of the county
the board was composed entirely OF
democrats, as the republican member
Chairman G. W. Barr, was detained in
Texas where he has been for several
weeks on business trip and could not
get home to attend tho meeting.
C. NJ. Axes new brick sale and feed
barn is now completed and thrown open
for the accommodation of the public
1t is without doubt one of the finest
horse barns in southern Iowa, motto.
able feature being the big fifty foot sale
ring where horses can be shown and
sales held under cover. Mr.. Axes has
long had the reputation of being one Of
the best buyers in southern Iowa, and
he expects to do bigger business than
ever in his new barn. In connection
with the sale and feed business a
new and up-to-date livery stock will
be carried which will be run by Axes
Tullis, and when you want good team
or nobby driver you can find it at the
new barn. A cordial invitation is ex
tended to all of his old friends to drol
in and see how nicely he is fixed in the
new barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Mrs. d. J. Springer, of Caldwell, Kas.,
who is here visiting at the home of her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. w. S. Chandler,
has been very sick ever since her
arrival, and is no better at this writing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

John Cochran, the we'll known farmer
of the Palestine neighborhood, west Of
town, sold span of fine matched black
horses to a horse buyer in this city
last Saturday for which he received an
even $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Day Dunning, the Mt. Ayr banker who
failed last winter, was last week indict-
ed by the grand jury at Mt. Ayr, who
returned five counts against him for
fraudulent banking.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15

Henry Often received a telegram
Tuesday morning announcing the death
of his brother-in-law, Henry G. Reuter-,
at his home in Oskaloosa. Mr.. Reuter-
was for many years resident of this
city, removing from here to Oskaloosa
where he has conducted successful
meat market for about fifteen years. He
has been falling in health for the last
two years, suffering from heart trouble,
and but recently returned from Hot
Springs where he went in hopes of i'm
proving his health. Mrs. Often left
Tuesday afternoon to attend his funeral
which was held in Oskaloosa yesterday
In letter to THE REPORTER editor
Mr.. L. P. Covington, the bright young
political writer on the staff of the Min
neapolis Times, has the following to say
in regard to the primary system which
the recent republican convention adopt
ed in this county, and that what he
says is true is we'll known by politicians
who have observed the working of the
primary system. He writes: eff you
ever favored primary election system
please forget it. 1t is failure and will
be until some radical changes are made.
In it's present form, the old convention
plan has it beat a mile. Here in Mime.
apolis we will have primary ticket
containing the names of $50 candidates
The people here, not politicians alone,
are disgusted with it,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-09-15
Don't you want to win that $500
Diamond Ring2

| Don't you want to win that $500
Diamond Ring2
Miss Daisy Sell has resigned her po-
sition as saleslady at II. L. Longs
| store.
For SALE-A No. brood SOW and four
pigs. Price $50 if taken soon. Inquire
of w. ID. Smith, first door south of post
office.
The trial of Tom Garrett on the
charge of assault which was set for
Monday before Justice Beck, was con-
tinued one week.
The case of state VS.. "Buck" Pugh in
Justice Harvey's court, which was set
for last Friday, was continued until
Monday, Sept. goth.
The young folks enjoyed a social
dance at the P. e. o. hall last Thursday
evening which was one of the best held
here for long time.
We will pay Chicago prices for milk.
Bring in your milk and get the highest
price paid by any creamery in southern
Iowa. LEON CREAMERY Co.
All members of Chapter w, P. p, O.
society are requested to be present at
their hall on Tuesday evening, Sept. 20.
Business of Importance before the
society.
Day Dunning, the Mt. Ayr banker who
failed last winter, was last week indict-
ed by the grand jury at Mt. Ayr, who
returned five counts against him for
fraudulent banking.
r. A. Sigler has sold the residence
property which he purchased about a
year ago from Mike Grogan to r. A.
Hughes, the sale being made by the real
estate firm of Keller & Stanley.
Mrs. E. ]. Springer, of Caldwell, Kas
who is here visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Chandler
has been very sick ever since her
arrival, and is no better at this writing
John Cochran, the we'll known farmer
of the Palestine neighborhood, west OF
town, sold a span of fine matched black
horses to a horse buyer in this city
last Saturday for which he received an
even $500.
Rev. Will Elmore and wife who have
been conducting successful series O
meetings at Eden Prairie church, left
Tuesday for Eagleville, Mo-, at which
place they are now holding series Of
meetings.
All parties Interested in keeping up
/, the Salem cemetery are requested tt
\ l.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-18

SERVICES
win Be Held in Gof Methodist Church
Next Sunday Might Of Com
bined Nature.

There Will be services ola special and
unique character in Goff Methodist
churcn next Sunday evening, on which
occasion the regular Epworth League
devotional service and the evening church
service proper win be combined, and
will be held in the auditorium OF the
church, beginning with song and
praise service at half past seven o'clock
and conducted by Charles Z. LamBerd
and his convention choir" At eight
O'Clock after a short service consisting
OF Scripture reading, prayer and solo,
there will be four talks by as many
members Of the official board of the
church. explaining the various objects,
for which NIethodists take an annual
benevolent collection. The speakers
will be DR.. f. y. Flowers. DR.. J. B
Smith, C, W Lynch, and C. \ Lawson.
1t being official board evening, in tine
regular League program the members
of that buard will be seated upon the
pulpit PLATFORM while the members Of
the League cabinet will occupy front
seats on the platform extensions to the
right and left Of the pulpit with the
chair.
Only the regular church collection will
be taken.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-18
ACCIDENT
TO OIL NAN
Andy whiteman, Employed in the Oil
Field, Gets Caught in Wire and
Is Badly Injured.

Andy Whitemnn, an employe in the
Salem oil fields. had serious accident
n day or 50 ago. He was caught in tine
slack of wire line and terribly lacerot-
ed.
The line was being used from the
spool, and Whiteman. while moving q
wrench ont OF the way was elugnt in
the slack, which swung around and
caught him under the left arm, the line
dropping down the hole. The flesh was
torn from the upper part OF mis- arm and
armpit and the unfortunate man' was
thrown with considerable force into the
bull wheel
At first it was thought he was killed
but he soon recovered consciousness.
Had the line ran a little closer to the
heart large artery would have been
severed and mis- chances for recovery
would have been very slight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-18
COURT JURORS
Are Drawn For the Next Term OF the
Circuit Court, Which win Begi7
Tuesday, September zs

{ Grand jurors have been drawn tpr Ne
September term of the circuit conr
follows
james NJ Criss, p J. Sturm ehaIlgs
n NcIntire. @. A, Lawson, CoiuMAis
niugh,n, A. 3. CropP. W. 7. Trhuhs,
A. c. Fortney, james T. Coffman, Janlrs
cottrell, a. W. Martin d. X Iseai
George w. Lewis, Frank Dennison, GltHu
9Iacklin, , l. Alexander, John Robin
son. Fred T. Martin. Leniar Robin =.
Ashby Rittenhouse. James Rector Wii-
ter Parks. William HaHnaih, Emory
Shrevc5, Right Carpenter, Moses Sor5y.
Thomas Mckinley, T.. s. Swisner, Fr INK
Haley Gordon Post, Eppa sElailal, 4
Priest, G. c. Lewis, John T. Gittiass3
Benjamin r. Mills, Henry Lang, ~
vester Lyon, cIee ssviger, d. T. Mute.
james Jenkins, Jaiues A. T.. Day, R1l.
sell johnson. Leroy Lance, c. 3. Brau
ford. Jake Rondne and s. R. Griffin
Grand jurors are as follows for the
tenn:
JOlln h. strobter, w, s. Law. yVesiry
N. Bird, Howard Martin. r w c;n
ningba11l, Hiram Post. james n. Morris
b. C.ereter, n. j. Parish, Charlie Z
Amos, s. =, Elliott, Lloyd NJ Hust"sl
Lloyd Z. Lang, Wade Coffman, Hirn n, |.
BARTLETT and g. NI.sAlarttn.
The grand Jurors will convene Tic
arst day of the torn and the petft' ju
rors win report the fourth daE Of tlls
term for duty. beginning with tlilt+s9
The term viii convene Tuesday, Sen.
teniBer Is.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-08-18

ARE LOOKING
At the Advantages Places in West Vir-
ginia offer For the Establish
ment of Factories.

". w. Wood, of Baltimore. industrial
agent for the Baltimore s. Ohio rnilroad
onpany, has a party Of manufacturers
in Parkersburg for the purpose OF in
spcctfng the advantages Of that place
for industries. In the party are six rep
resentatives OF the Steel Car Company
of Pittsburg and New York, namely, !
{. Russell. w. J. Harvey, THAN l. Dod,ls
O. w. Duddcrnn and i. $. BroeSett.
Harry L. Devaughn, OF this place, rep
resenting glass manufacturing con-
Germ, is also in the party. They are
tile guests Of the Business Men League
there.
1t is more than likely the party will
come this way on the return trip to
baltimore and New York and take a
look ut Clarksburg. tine only real place
in the state for industries.