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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Good Seed Corn Scarce.


Many farmers are finding it exceed
ingly difficult to get good corn of mature
type and vitality for seed. Letters are
coming in daily from farmers asking
where they can get good seed corn.
10 answer these requests. we desire
all who have good seed corn for sale to
send us postal card and answers to
the following questions:
What variety of seed corn have
you for sale?
2.-How long has it been grown in
your locality? III
!. How long does it take to maj ature
the corn?
4.-Is it white or yellow corn9
5.-When did you select or harvest
your seed corn?
6.-Have you stored it since harvest?
z, Have you tested your corn? What
per cent germinated?
SIS your seed corn shelled or in the
ear?
9.-What is your price per bushel?
Send us samples of two Kernels taken
from opposite sides of the ear from fifty
samples of average ears of your seed
corn. Please send answers to the ques-
tions on postal card, and send both card
and corn to W. FL. Olin, Iowa Expert
ment Station, Amos, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
John Houston Beck.

At his home in Grand River township,
on Tuesday evening, March 10, quietly
passed away John Houston Beck, one of
the most respected citizens of Decatur
county, his death being caused by a
stroke of paralysis,
The deceased was born in Washington
county, Pennsylvania, on June 26, 1927,
being at the time of his death rs years,
8 months and 19 days Of age With his
parents MIR. Beck came to Decatur
county in the spring of 1865 and located
in Grand River township, where he
resided until his death. His wife died
a number of years ago, and he is sur
vived by six children, Mrs. Anna Golden,
of O'Neil, Neb.; Mrs. Dale 5Fitzsimmons,
Of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Nellie Riggs, Of
Des- Moines; Mrs. Dovie Baker, of Grand
River township; Sherman Beck, who
lives on the home farm and George Beck
who is supposed to be somewhere in
Wyoming. He is also survived by his
three brothers, c. w. Beck, of Leon, and
I. L. and L. J.. Beck, of Grand River.
Seventeen grandchildren and one great
grand child are still living.
The funeral services We're held at the
Beck home in Grand River township
on Thursday morning at 10 O'clock, by
Rev. Scott Jones, interment being in
the Woodmansee cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
City Election Next Monday.

Next Monday is city election and
there promises to be quite contest,
especially over the selection of mayor,
there being two tickets ia the field.
The first ticket which was. nominated at
the big court house caucus is headed
Citizens and has the name of V. r. Nc
Ginnis as mayor while the second is
called Non-Partisan and is headed by
Mayor Woodland. Both tickets are how
ever non-partisan, party lines not hav-
ing been drawn in the naming of candi-
dates. 1t is now up to the people to
vote for the men whom they believe
will give the town the best administra-
tion of city affairs. The people should
rightly take interest it the election and
vote for the best men for the positions
to be filed. Let there be a full vote
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
HamiIton-Dale.

At the home OF the brides parent s
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Dale, on Thursday
evening, March 18th, occurred the mar
riage of their daughter Alta to Mr..
Everett Hamilton, Of Harrison county,
Missouri. At the appointed hour the
couple entered the parlor, ushered by
the wedding march played by Mrs. Eta
Clark, and took their places under a
beautifully decorated archway, where
they We're met by the Rev. Cyrus Deyeo,
who performed the ceremony in the
presence Of few of the most intimate
friends and relatives. After congratu-
lations We're extended the guests were
invited into the dining room, where
sumptuous wedding supper was served.
The bride wore a handsome costume of
gray silk serge, tastefully trimmed in
white silk and applique.
The bride is the eldest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Dale, of Hamilton
township. She is educated, refined and
highly esteemed and respected by all
who know her, and she will be greatly
missed in the Sunday school at New
Salem
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hamilton. of Harrison county,
Missouri. He possesses those pleasant,
unassuming manners which mark the
in Missouri, where he and his bride will
go to housekeeping aud viii be ut home
to their many friends. May abundant
happiness and prosperity be their lot is
the sincere wish Of their many friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
MATRIMONIAL.
Ddle-poole.

pretty wedding was solemnized on
Wednesday, March 10th, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs George Blakesley, sister
of the bride, the contracting parties be-
ing Mr.. Elba Dale and Miss Grace
Poole. At the appointed hour the
couple entered the parlor, ushered by
the wedding march played by Mrs. Eta
Clark, and took their places under
beautifully decorated archway, where
they were met by the Rev. Cyrus Deyeo
who performed the ceremony in the
presence Of a few of the most intimate
friends and relatives, After the cere-
mony the guests repaired to the dining
room, where sumptuous wedding sup
per was served. The bride wore
pretty costume of gray silk serge, taste
fully trimmed in white silk, overlace
and medallions.
The bride is the youngest daughter Of
Mrs. Margaret Poole, and for the last
few years has been one of Decatur
county's best school teachers. Educat-
ed, refined and possessing those accom-
lished social graces which so to make
the perfect home. The groom is the son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Dale, of Hamilton
township. He is a young man Of excel
lent character, prosperous farmer and
enjoys the confidence and respect of his
friends. May their union never be
married by dark clouds of SORROW is the
sincere wish of their many friends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
George Woodbury..

One of the pioneer settlers and most
respected citizens of Decatur county,
died at Leon, Iowa, March ID, 1904, at
the age of II years, months and q
DAYS.
"Uncle" George Woodbury. as every
one called him, was one of the sterling
men who helped to make the history of
Decatur county. He was born on July
~, 1882, in Tompkins county, New York,
his father being a farmer. With his
parents Uncle George moved to Adrian,
Mich, where in 1S40 he engaged in the
drug business, in which he continued
until he came to Decatur county in 1854,
locating at Garden Grove, where he
established drug store which contin-
ued in his name for more than forty
years. In 1861 he was elected as sheriff
on the democratic ticket and served
four years, making one of the best
sheriils this county has ever had. Both
as public official and private citizen
he was a man of exemplary character,
and in his death the community sustains
a public loss.
The deceased was married at White
Pidgeon, Mich, on Oct. 4, 1913, to Miss
Kate M. Jacobus, who died number of
years ago. To them were born two
sons, both of whom have passed to the
great beyond. Their married life was
one continual honeymoon, there being no
happier family in the whole county.
For number of years Uncle George
made his home in Leon with his only
sister, Mrs. j. l.. Young, and many We're
the pleasant hours which he passed with
old friends and acquaintances. His
death is regretted by all and his mem
DRY will be cherished.
The funeral services were held in this
city on Wednesday, March 18th, con-
Quoted by Rev. Allan Judd, of Des
Moines, at the home of Major j. L.
Young, after which his remains were
taken to Garden Grove for interment by
the side of his wife in the Garden Grove
cemetery. He had been member of
the Masonic lodge for many years, and
the final rites were in charge of this
order.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Still-Jagger.

Mr.. Joe G. Still, of Leon, and Miss
Grace Jaeger were married at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +.
J. Jaeger, near Mt. Ayr last Sunday at
high noon, the ceremony being perform
ed by Elder j. j. Rupert, of Brooks,
Iowa, in the presence of about fifty in
vited guests. After the ceremony and
congratulations the guests partook of
sumptuous wedding repast.
The bride is one of the most popular
young ladies of Middle Fork township,
Ringgold county, a young lady of charm
ing accomplishments and will make a
fitting helpmate for the husband of her
choice, The groom is we'll known
young man of this city, where he was
born and raised, Industrious and up
right. He is employed at the Leon
Creamery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Still are spending this
week with relatives in Mt. Ayr, and will
return the latter part of the week and
make their home in this city. Many
friends extend hearty congratulations
and wish them much prosperity and
happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Must Be Sold At Once.

To settle up the affairs of L. Sutherlin
the best improved farm in Decatur
county, Iowa. Said farm contains $50
acres, 27O acres in high state of culti-
walton. Balance in pasture. Abundance
of never failing water, good sets of
buildings, said farm is fenced into
fields hog tight, pasture land is fenced
with 3 barb wire, school house on farm.
Said farm lies 2 miles east of Davis
City, Iowa. Barn and shed room for
100 head of stock, 2 good bearing or
chards on farm, can give immediate pos
session or farm can be rented to good
advantage. Inquire Of
l.. A. BROWN, Assignee,
31-3t Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
IMPORTANT PENSION RULING.
All Old Soldiers Who Are OF Years
Old To Be pensioned.

Washington, d. G. March 17.-Com-
missioner of Pensions Ware with the
approval of Secretary Hitchcock yester-
day promulgated the most important
pension ruling that has been issued in
long time. 1t directs that beginning
April the 13 next, if there is no contrary
evidence and all other legal require
ments have been met, the claimants for
pension under the general act of June 27,
1890, who are over siXty-two years old,
shall be considered as disabled one-half
OF ability to perform manual labor, and
shall be entitled to $6 per month; over
siXty-tive, $S; over sixty-eight, $40;
over sevenGy, S12, with usual allowances
at higher rates continuing for disabili-
ties other than age.
The order concludes as follows: "The
allowance at higher rate, not exceeding
S12 a month, will continue to be made as
heretofore, where disabilities other than
age show a condition of inability to
perform manual labor.
GOES INTO EFFECT NEXT MONTH
"This order shall take effect April 13,
1904, and shall not be deemed rctroac-
tive. Former rules of the office fixing
the minium and maximum at sixty-five
and seventy-tive years are respectively
hereby modified as above
The order itself is preceded by a
preamble which after citiug the law
says the pension bureau has established
with reasonable certainty the average
nature and extent of the inlirmity of old
age; that thirty-nine years after the
Mexican war congress in 1887 placed on
the pension roll all Mexican war soldiers
who were over siNty-two years old.
Commissioner Ware just before leav-
ing for a trip south for his health,
speaking of the order, said that it
would seem that if thirty-nine years
after the expiration of service a
Mexican war soldier was entitled to a
pension at sixty-two years, that the
soldiers of the civil war who fought
more and longer, at least as good
rule ought to apply. The act etfecting
the Mexican war veterans was passed
January, 1887, and approved by Pres
ident Cleyeland
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT
w. {. Adams, The Hardware Dealer
Of Garden Grove, Makes a
General Assignment.

VIM. r. Adams, of Garden Grove, who
has been engaged in the retail hard
ware business for several years, made a
general assignment for the benefit of
his creditors last Saturday, l.. w. Sulli-
van being named as assignee. The fail
ure is not connected in any way with
the Garden Grove bank failure, and it is
not large one, as his total liabilities
are only scheduled at $L,S1919, while
his assets amount to S2,35000, which
looks as if all the creditors would be
paid in full The assets consist of the
stock OF hardware, fixtures and tools,
and a small amount of book accounts.
The liabilities and assets are scheduled
as follows:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Akes-Sheperd.

At the residence of g. W. Roberts in
Eden towship, in the presence ofa num-
Der of relatives and friends, Mr.. w. H.
Axes and Miss Nora Sheperd were
united in marriage last Wednesday
evening, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. G. w. Reeder of Leon After
the ceremony a splendid wedding sup
per was served by Mrs. Roberts. The
groom is one of the splendid young men
of Decatur county, being son of Henry
Axes, and was born and raised to man
hood in this vicinity. The bride is a
popular young lady of Decatur City and
well qualified to make a good helpmate
for the husband Of her choice. The
happy young couple will go to house
keeping at once on the Ryan farm north
of Leon. Their many friends all over
the county extend hearty congratula-
tions and wish them much happiness.
May their JOY increase as the years
roll by.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24

'oA'o
real estate transfers as reported by
stephen Varga from March IA, to March
81, 1904.
Il. j. Munyon to Hulda Munyon,
40 acres in Long Creek ...... S 1900
I. j. Munyon to III. Il. Munyon, 40
acres in Richland d...................... 1900
Fred 7. Smith to w. S. Brannaman
so acres in Decatur 5000
j. w. Lille to N. A. Lille, so
acres in Eden .............,. ,........... 1000
N. A. Lille to Griffin and Moore,
80 acres in Eden 200O
Griffin and Moore to jill. Nc
Daniel, 80 acres in Eden ............. 1000
W. M. Smith to Minnie E.Buehan-
an, lots in Van Vert. 1000
Henry II. Boyd ct al to Frank G.
Boyd, so acres in Richland -. 400
Jesse Lloyd to &. W. and Ruth Il.
Havens, 100 acres in Burrell........ $500
W. A. Brown to Chas. e. Hurst,
lots in Leon ................ 1900
Gidela Gale to George G. Bright,
76 acres in Morgan ........ ............ 5000
Truman O. Green to Charles E.
Graham, so acres in Fayette. 1000
John M. Benton to Della Cham
berlin, lots in Decatur City,. $50
A. O. Bullock to John NJ Benton,
lots in Decatur City ............... $50
Bevis Brothers to W. f. Dooley, so
acres in Hamilton ...................... 2GOO
John Hartnaglc to w. w. Fulton,
12O acres in Morgan and Wood
land Observation-Disclosures. ................ $500
William Woodland to John Leonard,
40 acres in Grand River.. 600
G. S. Barr to Mary A. Green, lots
in Van Vert 800
James j.. Carlton to Eta Riggs,
lots in Grand River. $50
John ]. LunbeclS to G. M. Axes. so
acres in Franklin lin.:.......... 1000
l.. Sutherlin to r. W. Sutherlin,
lots in Davis City ............. 700
George Nj. Russell to c. S. Stearns
lots in Garden Grove .........-. 1000
r.. M. Moss to Mrs. s.. j. Cray,
lots in Lamont 200
j. r. Rose to A. E. Northrup, 40
acres in High Point 400
Eugene Massey to G. p. Browning
110 acres in Woodland ........... 3257
r. E. Galloway to Nora Stickler,
lots in Van Vert 24O
E. G. Mullinnix to Cora MulIinnix,
lots in Leon......... .......... 700
Elijah Holmes to Nathan Schee,
lots in Decatur City y............. 75
Nathan Schee to e. w. Townsend,
lots in Decatur City,. 1000
John B. McCleary to Norman L.
Chase, 22O acres in High Point. 1000
w. 7. Coons to Minnie b. Lawhorn
lots in Lamont ni........ 1900
Jacob p. Martin to Zoe Hughes
lots in Leon 500
Chas. W. Moon to G. U. Grenawalt
lots in Lamont ..... ............. 500
d. d. Briggs to j. j. Williamson,
lots in Lamont ................... 400
G. A. Mccartney to W.. A. Worden
40 acres in Franklin 1900
Chas. G. Marian to James Martin
120 acres in Fayette $500
Trustees M. q. church to w. Fl.
McCarty, lots in Grand River. $50
Albion G. Wilson to George L.
Evans, lots in Lamont ni.............. 500
j. M. Fletcher to John McKim,
lots in Lamont 1000
Royal Richardson to James L..
Humphreys, lots in Pleasanton 200
G. b. Daugherty to VIM. and G.. L.
Van Nostrand, lots in Leon ........ 5000
w. A. Ramsey to Stephen Hukill,
40 acres in Richland ............ 1900
w. A. Swanson to Lewis B. Rich
ardson, 60 acres in High Point. 1900
A. L. Sears to Talleyrand Morris,
40 acres in High Point. t.............. 1900
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
"ole Olsen the quaint comedy drama

OIe OIse1I UHe qUaIIlU cOmeuy DRAMA
in which Gus Heege first made theatre
patrons acquainted with the Swedish
American type of character, will be pre-
sented at Van Werden's opera house
Thursday, March 24th, by an excellent
company with the distinguished Swed-
ish actor, P. David Brattstrom at it's
head. This is the only authorized pro
duction of this popular play and it has
been staged, rehearsed and directed by
Ben Hendricks who gives his personal
guarantee of an excellent performance.
The company includes George Melville,
John 4. Dillon, Will Burnett and others
and many bright and clever specialties
are introduced.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
1t saved his lea

P. A. Danforth of Lagrange, Ca, suf-
fered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklens Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles
it's the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25cts. Sold by L. P.
Van Werden, Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
a severe cold for three months

The following letter from "A. j. Nus
baum, of Batesyille, Ind tells it's own.
story. 81 suffered for three months
with a severe cold. A druggist pre-
pared me some medicine, and ply
sician prescribed for me, yet 1 did not
improve. | then tried Foley's Honey
and Tar, and eight doses cured me-"
Refuse substitutes. L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Services at Presbyterian Church

Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
7:30. Sunday morning service at 11:OO
o'clock. Subject "God as Creato4s.9
Evening service at 1880. Sunday School,
Junior and Senior G. b. at the usual
hours. Communion services at Crown
Chapel at 300 p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Trust those who have tried.

| suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind and never hoped for cure, but Ely's
Cream Balm seemed to do even that
Oscar Ostrom, 45 Warren Ave-, Chicago,
Ill.
l suffered from catarrh; it got so bad
I could not work; | used Ely's Cream
Balm and am entirely well.-A. G. Clark,
341 Shawmut Ave, Boston, Mass.
The Balm does not initiate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 80 cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
ST., New York.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Raw or infIamed lunus

Yield quickly to the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities Of Foleys
Honey and Tar. 1t prevents pneumonia
and consumption from a hard cold
settled on the lungs. L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24

Manford Watson was arrested Satur-
day evening for being drunk and Great
ing disturbance at the opera hall and
put in Jail. Sunday morning he was
taken before Mayor Woodland and fined
$500 and costs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Pneumonia follows a cold

but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t stops the cough,
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an attack
of pneumonia. Refuse substitutes.
l.. p. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
License to Wed.
Grand River.

Julius Gulfy, dentist, will be in Grand
River every fourth week, next date be-
ing April 18th to 10th inclusive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. f. j. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j. Cheney for
the last Is years. and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their firm
WEST TRUAX, Wholesale Druggist Toledo o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gsts Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best e
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24
Real Estate Transfers

The following are the most important
real estate transfers as reported by
Stephen Varga from March IA, to March
q 1904
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-24

One of the pioneer settlers and most
respected citizens of Decatur county,
died at Leon, Iowa, March ID, 1904, at
the age of II years, months and q
davs
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