davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Geo. M. Hamilton, of Leon, has been
drawn as grand juror for the Novem-
Der term of the U. S. Federal Court at
Des Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

DR.. and Mrs. r. G. Morris entertained
the Grand card club Monday night, the
evening being spent with progressive
Might've. Geo. L. Jackson won first
prize, hand painted ash tray, and
Miss nellie Ledgerwood won the BOBBY,
a bottle of catsup (ketch-up). Light re-
freshments were served.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Arnold & Sigler have purchased
through Bowsher & Biddison the finest
set Of heavy harness ever seen on the
streets of Leon. They are extra heavy,
brass trimmed, and will be used on one
of their coal wagons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Mrs. Clara B. Bennett, of Garden
Grove, was last week granted an origin.
al pension as a soldiers widow, of SIS
per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

For fine tobaccos and cigars try Long
& Warmers news depot, opposite
Farmers & Traders State Bank. 6-tl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's office. Give him a call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

If you want to make money attend the
McCrystal big sale miles north of De-
catur City, Tuesday, Nov. 10Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Don't you want to win that $500
Diamond Ring?

LosT-Black fur scarf between Leon
and Van Vert. Finder please leave at
THE REPORTER Office. If
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

The Leon foot ball team went over to
Mt. Ayr last Saturday and in a hard
fought scrimmage won from the Mt.
Ayr team, the score being 6 to 0. 1t
was the Leon boys first game, but they
demonstrated that they knew the game,
for Mt. Ayr has good team and the
fact that they could not score stamps
the Leon team as one of the best in
southern, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Robert Good, who has been working
all summer at the plastering trade in
Kansas City, Kas., came home Sunday,
bringing with him bride, having been
married to Miss Laura Mitchell in
Kansas City on Tuesday evening of last
week. Roberts many friends in this
city extend hearty congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Good will remain in Leon
for the winter occupying the grooms
cozy property on 18th street.
WANTED-Men and women in this
county and adjoining territories, to
represent and advertise an old estab-
lished house of solid financial standing.
Salary to men $21 weekly, to women $12
to SIS weekly with expenses advanced
each Monday by check direct from
headquarters. Horse and buggy fur
nished when necessary; position per-
manent. Address, Blew Bros. & Co.,
Dept. A. Monon Bldg, Chicago, Ill. 7-6
The Humeston High School foot ball
team came down last Saturday and de-
feated the Leon High school eleven, the
score being II to 0. The boys from
Humeston are pretty fast and have not
been scored against this year, so that
the Leon boys feel that they did well to
hold the score as low as they did, the
result of three touch downs and one
kicked goal. The Leon boys are i'm
proving fast and will have game with
Osceola here next Friday.
Ed v. Lawrence went Monday to
Corning to attend reception given to
Miss Flora Uri, Of San Francisco, the
wealthy young lady who gave her money
and time for the care of the sick sol
diers when they were on their way to
the Philippines. Mr.. Lawrence was a
member Of the 51st Iowa, and there are
a number of other young men in the
city who were members Of that regi-
ment, and who are acquainted with
Miss Uri. She came to Charlton yes
terday to visit with Mr.. Lawrence and
family and other Dist boys for few
days.-C Charlton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

WANTED-Lady or gentleman of fair
education to travel for a firm of S25O,O0O
capital. Salary $1,072.00 per year and
expenses, paid weekly. Address with
stamp Joseph A. Alexander, Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

A big free lunch will be served at the
McCrystal sale, miles north of Deca-
tur City, on Tuesday, Nov. 18th. 1t is a
closing out sale and you can make
money by attending it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Elmer Weaver, the bus driver, has
been off duty the past week, one of the
big bus horses stepping on his foot and
he had to walk with crutch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Miss Alta Morgan pleasantly enter
tanned small party of her friends at
the home of her parents last Monday
afternoon, in honor of Miss Myrtle
Ryan, of Chicago. The guests were
Misses Hattie Meter, nellie Ledger
wood, Ethel Cruickshank, Jess Waight,
Sada Penniwell, Florence Oney, Myrtle
Ryan, and Mesdames H. S. Penniwell
and G. M. Wheeler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

An ineipient blaze in the building
occupied by Caster Bros. feed mill last
Saturday afternoon caused an alarm Of
fire to be given, but the blaze was ex-
tinguished with couple of buckets of
water.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Don't you want that $500 Dia-
mOHd Rinu?

Orders for plastering or repairing Of
any kind left at G. r. Watsabaugh's
residence will be promptly attended to,
and charges are reasonable. loft
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Arthur Odell, a IA year old New
Market boy, commi tied suicide recently
because his mother reprimanded him for
chewing tobacco. The scolding seemed
to impress him but he went to the barn
and hung himself with strap.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

John W. ,Culp, the we'll known painter
writes us to change his REPORTER from
South McAllaster to Chambers, Ind. Ty.
He says he had the misfortune to get
his leg broken since leaving Leon but is
now able to get around on crutches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Stockmen and farmers should not fail
to attend the big public sale of fine
Short-Horn cattle to be held at G. M.
Axes new sale pavilion in Leon on Sat
urday of this week, when the entire
herd owned by Pryor & Sigler will be
sold and some choice selections from
the herd of A. w. Davis, of Pleasanton.
The offering embraces some Of the pur-
est bred cattle in the state of Iowa, in
GLIDING their herd bulls, and there
never has been better opportunity to
buy good bred stock either to start a
herd or improve the breeding of herd
already started. 1t is genuine closing
sout.sale at which all their cattle will
be sold as they are going out of bust
ness, Don't forget that it is Saturday
Of this week, the sale being held under
cover, rain or shine. The auctioneers
are Coils. Geo. P. Bellows, of Maryville,
Mo-, and d. A. McMains, OF Derby.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Mr.. Charles L. Hufford, of Kansas
City and Miss Florence Searcy, of this
city, were married at Kansas City one
day last week. The bride is the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Searcy
and has many friends here who extend
their CONGRATULATIONS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

desire to inform the public that
have sold out my insurance business at
Decatur City, Iowa, to G. B. Townsend,
who will continue same for the Capital
Insurance Company. Idesire to thank
you for the past patronage, and kindly
ask that you continue to write your
business with the Capital through Mr..
Townsend. Very respectfully,
]. S. CHAMBERLIN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Mrs. Homer A. Dye, formerly Of this
city, died at st. Joe last Sunday, her
funeral being held from the family home
in that city on Monday. Mrs. Dye had
been in poor health for some time, and
several months ago her mind became
effected and it was necessary to place
her in an insane hospital for treatment
but she continued to fail rapidly. The
deceased was sister of Loten Gassett
and Mrs. Emma Morrell, of this city,
and was for many years resident of
Leon, removing to st. Joe about four
years ago. The many friends of the
family in this county extend their sin
cere sympathy to Mr.. Dye and family in
their great affection.
THE REPORTER job department has
printed bills and catalogues for big
public sale of 80 head of fine Poland
China hogs which will be held by Frank
Matthews at his farm a miles north
west of Leon on Thursday, Nov. 18th,
commencing at l o'clock. Mr.. Mat
thews has earned the reputation of be-
ing one of the best hog breeders in the
state of Iowa, and he always culls his
herd so that nothing but the choicest
tops are placed on the market. Hogs
are going to be a good demand, so you
had better attend this sale and pick up
few choice ones for your herd. 1t has
been demonstrated that there is double
the money in raising good hogs that
there are in scrubs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
To cure a Cold in One Day

axe LAXATIVE BRoMO QUINTNE Tablets. A
druggists refund the money If 1t falls to cure E. w
Groves signature on each box. Csc. 7-lyr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

II you want a farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of In
terest and best terms 90 to e. j.
Sankey. southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

For RENT IS room house and block of
ground. Good barn and we'll. See Joe
| u. Warner. 12-tf
For SALE Two base burners. One
hard coal and one wood. MRS. M. VAN
| NoSTRAND.
| Samuel Meter, one of the old citizens
of Garden Grove, died Wednesday MORN
| ing at o'clock from stroke Of paraly-
| sis. 81
| Want to make some money? Then at
tend the McCrystal big closing out sale,
miles north of Decatur City, Tuesday,
| Nov. 18th.
A select dancing party was given at
the P. E. o. parlors last Saturday night
in honor of Miss Myrtle Ryan, of Chica-
go, who is visiting friends in this city.
With each $500 order of pictures |
will give free big 81. 90 picture. Call
and see them.
12-tf CARRIERS North Side Studio.
On Tuesday Drs. Layton and Bowman
went to the home of Mrs. Kennedy, six
miles south of Lacelle and operated sue
cessfully on her for a case of strangu-
l dc
| 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 J.L. METER.
At DR.. Layton's sanitarium in this city
last Saturday Drs. Layton and Bowman
operated on Mrs. Frank French, of
GAINESVILLE, removing tumor from her
right side. The operation was entirely
successful.
Not more than three or four battles of
the civil war produced as huge casual
ity lists as the railroad wrecks in the
United States during the past twelve
months. There's reason and remedy
/ William Bronson, of the west side Of
the county, was in Leon last Thursday
with four teams, taking out an even
1000 rods OF American woven wire
fence which he purchased of Bowsher &
Biddison.
Last Thursday Drs. Layton, Bone,
Bowman and Lands performed sue
cessful operation on Mrs. Oscar Shields,
OF Grand River, for necrosis of the bone
1N<,l,> 4 l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Harry Subway and wife drove over
from Beaconsfeld last Wednesday, and
Mrs. Shumway and the children expect
to again make their home in, this city.
Harry has sold his store at Beaconsfeld,
and has not decided on his future loca-
tion but expects to spend the winter in
Cuba and Puerto Rico.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

The Leon Horse Co. have announced
one of their big commission horse sales
to be held at G. M. Axes new pavilion
on Saturday, Nov. Goth, so get your
horses in good shape and enter them
for this sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

Last Thursday Drs. Layton, Bone,
Bowman and Lands performed sue
cessful operation on Mrs. Oscar Shields,
of Grand River, for necrosis of the bone
below the knee, and the patient is get
ting along nicely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

One stock of goods, amounting to
81, 10000 wholesale, consisting of dry
goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps,
groceries and notions. Will be sold at
public auction for cash at Andover, Mo-,
on the 21st of November, 1904, at 2:3O
p. m. Any one wishing to inspect this
stock OF goods, or invoice, please call on
]. N. Brown or J. w. Crofford, Lamont,
Iowa. 12-2t
II. M. Kern who was former bust
ness man, Of Leon, moving to Chilli
cothe, Mo-, about year ago, has return
ed to Ridgeway. The Ridgeway Jour
nal says:
Fl. M. Kern was here this week and
purchased the business of the M. T.
Kern poultry and produce establish
ment. Possession will be given Decem-
Der 1, by which time Harry expects to
have his family moved to Ridgeway and
ready for business. The family will
occupy the Mrs. M. r, Kirk residence
in the north part of town. Mrs. Kirk
will spend the winter in California. Mr..
Kern and family resided here three or
four years ago and have many friends
who welcome them back to Ridgeway.
r. j. Kern will give his exclusive atten-
ton to other business matters. #
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

For RENT IS room house and block of
ground. Good barn and we'll. See Joe
u. Warner. 12-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10

William Bronson, of the west side of
the county, was in Leon last Thursday
with four teams, taking out an even
1000 rods of American woven wire
fence which he purchased of Bowsher &
Biddison.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-25
OFFICIAL.

persons so convicted shall be punish
ed as provided in Section of this ordi-
nance. 1t is further ordained
That every person accepting employ
ment in the business of such person,
partnership or corporation conducting
said business without a license shall
be guilty as though he was conducting
said business, and on conviction shall
DE so punished.
Sec. s. BE is further ordained, That
it shall be unlawful for any person,
partnership or corporation to buy,
sell or otherwise acquire or deal in or
solicit the purchase or sale or any pass
or other evidence Of transportation is
sued by any railroad, railway, steam
ship or steamboat line, or the person
operating the same, which shows on
its face that it was issued for free
transportation: it shall likewise be I'M
lawful for any such person, partner
ship or corporation to buy sell or 9TH
erwise acquire or deal in or solicit the
purchase or sale or any railroad, rail-
way, steamship or steamboat passen-
ger ticket or other evidence of passen-
ger transportation which is by its
terms plainly on it's face a mileage. ex-
cursion or Communication ticket. where
it appears upon such ticket that the
same was issued and sold below the
with the original purchaser entered
upon such ticket and signed by such
original purchaser that such ticket Is
transferable and void in the
hands of any other person than the
original purchaser thereof. Such per-
son shall upon conviction for any of
the offenses provided for in this sec
ton be punished as provided in Sec
ton hereof.
Sec. 3. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordi-
nance are hereby repealed.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Committee on Streets and Lanes
Resolved, That the Street and Lane
Committee be authorized to purchase
five co mules for the use of the street
and lane and scavenger department at
cost not exceeding two hundred and
fifteen (S2l5) dollars each. Adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A communication from A. X. Wilson,
adjutant Lafayette McLaws Camp, No.
596, United Confederate Veterans,
thanking Council for their donation TO
their camp of lot 2594h in Laurel
Grove Cemetery. Received as infor-
nation.
There being no further business
Council took recess subject to the
call of the chair.
j. ROBERT DREAMER,
Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-25
BIDS WANTED.

Office Director of Public Works,
June IS, 1904.-Bids will be received
at this office until Thursday, June 80,
1904. at II o'clock noon, city time, by
the Streets and Lanes Committee, for
furnishing feed as follows:
No. Timothy Hay, per 100 pounds.
No. Timothy Hay, per 100 pounds.
Best quality Mixed Oats.
All to be weighed at City Lot. En-
velopes to be marked Bids for Feed"
The city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. Preference given to
party who can deliver feed from one
location. Bids to be opened in pres
ence of bidder.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this Office until Thursday, June 30,
1904 at ~ o'clock noon, city time, by
the Streets aud Lanes Committee, for
furnishing the city with supplies to be
purchased during the month of July.
1904 such as Harness, Oils, Paints,
Iron, Lime, Cement. Brick. Hardware,
Tools, Lumber and such other mater
ials as is used by this department.
All proposals must be made on off,
cial forms. which can be had at this
office on or after this date.
Envelopes to be marked Proposals
for Supplies" The city reserves the
right TO accept or reject any or all
bids. Bids to be opened in the pres
ence of bidder fr
GEO. NJ. GADSDEN.
Director of Public Works.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-25
BIDS FOR LAYING. ARTIFICIAL
STONE SIDEWALKS.

Office of Public Works, Savannah,
Ga, June II 1904.-Bids will be re-
ceived at this office by the Streets and
Lanes Committee until IL O'Clock
noon Tuesday, June 2S, 1904, for lay
ing artificial stone sidewalk on such
portions of East Broad street, be-
tween Gwinnett and Anderson streets,
where sidewalks are not now laid.
Bids to state price per square yard
laid. Specifications furnished on APP
plication. GEO. M. GADSDEN,
Director of Public Works
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-25

. REPORTS.
The Committee of the Whole, to
which was referred the petition of
Conner & Morgan, to retail liquor at
northwest corner Zubly and Lumber
streets, report favorably to same
Adopted. Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee OF the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole, to
which was referred the petition of
Harry Mohrmann, to retail liquor at cor
ner Randolph and Jackson streets. from
July l. 1904, report favorably to same.
Adopted. Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee OF the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole, to
which was referred the petition of sun
dry residents of Hail street. asking
that they be credited with amount al
ready paid for shell pavement in the
event street is repaved with vttrifed
brick. report that same be received as
information.
Adopted. Herman Myers,
chairman Committee of the Whole.
The Committee OF the Whole, to
which was referred the petition OF
Georgia Cooperative Fire Association,
asLine 10 have license TO establish and
20 be allowed a hearing as 10 same, re-
port adversely.
Adopted. Herman Myers,
6.bairnan Committee Of the Whole.
The Committee Of the Whole. 20
which was referred the petition OF
Charles T.. Best. corresponding secre-
tary of Building Trade Council Of sa-
vannah. Ga. asking that al buildings
~ ~ erected or need repairs belonging
~ eity. that Council ask for BIDS, re-
rort fbas same be received ~ infor-
AsoDted Herman Myers,
irusu Committee 81 the Whole,
The cou5rniffes on finanees % Nhlfh
Vas referred the petition ~ tpe bnlpn
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-25
OFFICIAL.
CITY GOVERNMENT.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CORN.
Gil.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF COIN.
GIL.
savannah, Ga, June 90 1904
The regular meeting of Council va 9
held this evening at 5 D. m. Prass "aS
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor nresId;,rs.
Alderman James NJ. Dixon. cha inn 5 :,
of Council; Alderman r. ]. Davant
vice chairman of Council: Alderman
Oliver, McKenna, Wright. Harn1an
Glatigny, Canty and Thomas =
Minutes of meeting of June % 1914
were, upon motion, confirmed as n,,h'
lished. S pun
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
The Committee on Accounts renor.
that. they have examined and fnun6
correct bills against the city amo,,nt-
ing to twenty-five thousand six hno
dred and thirty-nine dollars. as nar
accompanying schedule, and recon-
mend that the same be passed for nav
ment. w N 49, pay :
chairman Committee on Accounts
Report received and accounts No Sea-
for payment.
Herman Myers, Mayor.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-25
JOHN ". CLARKE.

sii Barnard 81. Ca. Phone 2oes,
] buy aud sell city and suburban
property
can increase the revenue from
your buildings. 1 rent houses aud
apartments Of every description.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1904-07-28

RomaH bon 9ubpis 9ebidt.
Sort1ehunG


Cigar fam einen @ugenblid mad.
Collie er nod peiter fori4en? =
Sieie 9erfon bate BEL an i6rer
S6pabbaftigtsit bod etpas in ben
@ugen, bas feline geringe S4loubeit
perriet6. @enn lie pirtli9 ettpas
puBte iiber Die eisentli9s Sobesart
feines 8aters, 10 mar es i6r gepib
ni6t 10 leiGt gu entloden; er bielt es
bes6aib fir bas &liigftc, in iein bequez
mes S6fpeisen 81 perfaaen unb bic
4lte reben gu lahen.
&Gtbe bate pGbrenb biefer nnterres
hung 4les georbnet. Der Softer NOR
bcreits beraufsebra4t tpOroen uno tie
fraete ieBt: x
nWiinf6en Der 6err Baron tpirfli9
feute gar nidts mebr9 gai4t irgeno cine
@rfrif9ung2 8ieaei4t cine Sohe
Sbee?"
nNein, i4 bin miibe, min nur nod
cine Gigarre rau3en unb Oann i9lafen
geben."
limb mas piinI9en Der Serr Baron
mprgen gum J%ribftids &affes Ooer
S1ee?"
rSbee."
rnm nel6e 3eit?"
veSyh tperbe f9ellen.N
&Gt6e mari nod einen muiternben
8lit iiber Das 3immer, I'm ilf gu
iiberaeuqen, pb audi pirfli9 @nss in
Srbnuna lei. Damn tpiini4e i'd 81
men cine quite Naht, 9err Baron" unb
rbne feinen Oant db5uparten, ging tie
oerGuf6los 6inaus.
sic paren ia NGe re9t freunbli4
All mir unb gar ni6t perlegen," bu9te
Gbqur. rglun, i6 fperbe i9On babinz
terfpmmen. Neugierig bin i9 mir, pie
Die 8raut meines @aters ousieben
pirb."
Der iunge Mmerifaner 5iinbete fi9
eine Giearre an, mari fi9 IN ben erften
hefen Sefel unb bic 8eine, nd9 Sc
pobn6eit ieines 2anoes, auf ben mod
ten Stubl Legend, perfiel er in ienes
anaene6me Sinnen, bas Der &au9 ei=
1er quten gisarre 10 febr unteritibt.
,@eG, i9 perbe lie fangen," ba4te
er aulebt unb entf9lief.
@s Cigar nu9 einigen Stunben err
pa6te, bGmmerte bereits Elm i9ipa9es
Woreenlidt in bas Seniter; er polte
f6on munter bleiben, dber has rieiige
gett fab ibn 70 perlpdenb on, - bier
bate alfo fem @uter gei9lafen, Biz bic
lieben 8erpanbten ibm bus 2ebensli9i
a~usgeblaien- - Hun, lie ioIten i9on
.rTa9reH, mn mem ne e. legt gu l9un
batten. Hai9 mart Der iunge Mann
feline &leiber ab, er fprans in ous 9ett
uno nit Der glidli9en 9dbe Der SUI
geno i4lief er BON Yleuem Elm. Ser
Gag mar i9On melt porgeriidt, als er
enoli4 erpa9te.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1904-07-28

Die etpas itrenge @robmama lit
einise Woaen gu 8eiud sepefen. Dim
Sage ibrer Ibreife fragte tie ben tleiz
men Sans, pie mar bas 10 i'm G9er@
&c tbut: nNun, 9dnsden, Su biit
lpobl re9t frob, bab i4 pieber fortz
fabreg"
9ans CERTAINTY: nSSa, tpober tpsibt
Ou BERN bas, @roBmama?!"