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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
MoRTUARY.
Thomas T. Davenport.

Was born in Washington county, Va,
June II, 1929, and died in Decatur
county, Iowa, May %, 1904, being "a
years, II months and 6 days of age. He
was united in marriage to Mahala Cat
son Nov. %, 1866. To this union was
born ID children, namely 8 boys and
girls, 8 of the children having proceeded
their father to the better land. The
deceased has been resident of Iowa
for 40 years and resident of Decatur
county for II years. He united with
the Baptist church at an early age and
has been consistent christian all his
life. His last words were, "The Lords
Will be done on Earth as it is in
Heaven" His death has removed from
the community good neighbor and
caused the wife and children to be
bereft of kind husband and father.
Funeral services were conducted at the
late residence by II. H. Bennett and M.
/. Powers and the body was laid to rest
in the Decatur City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02

forces ne mas ulscovereu ana utilized to
convey power and intelligence. And SO
through the several departments to
Anthropology, in which man studies
man; and to Social Economy, which
will illustrate the development of the
human race, how it has overcome the
difficulties of civilization and solved
problems in which society is involved.
Last is placed physical culture, In
which man, his intelligence having
reached the supreme point, is able to
treat himself as an animal, realizing
that his intellectual and moral const-
tutions require a sound physical body
to prompt them to the proper perform
ance Of their function.
Education is the keynote Of the Uni
versal Exposition Of 1904. Each de-
partment Of the worlds labor and de-
velopment will be represented at st.
Louis, classified and Installed in such
manner that all engaged or interested
in such branch of activity may come
and see, examine, study and go away
advised. Each Of the separate sections
Of the Exposition will be an equivalent
Of or, rather, will be In actually a
comprehensive and most effective OBJ
ject lesson in-the line Of Industrial
and social achievement and progress
which its presents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
Caroline Thompson.

was born Jan. 10, 1885, in Fayette Co.,
Ind. In infancy she moved with her
parents to Rush county, Ind. When
she was nine years of age they came to
Des Moines county, Iowa. At the age
of Is years she united with the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Of which she has
continued faithful member until her
death. On the 9Th day of August, 1855,
she was married to w. 7. Hand in Fair
field, who died May 20, 1881. She came
to Van Vert in August, 1881, where she
lived until s years ago when on account
of failing health gave up keeping house
and has since made her home with her
children. She died on May %, 1904, at
the home of her daughter Mrs. Laura
Letter, aged SO years, months, days.
She leaves s children and step-son,
Noah Hand. Her children are as follows:
Harriet E., Eliza j., Alice NJ, Laura A.,
Mary NJ, Wesley H., Lizzie S., and Min
ME G. She leaves 36 grand children
and great grand son, two brothers,
two sisters and number of other rela-
tives to mourn her departure.
Sister Hands lot has been one Of toll
and care, the cup of sorrow has also
been her proportion, yet in lifes battle
she has borne noble part. She
lived to be of use to others. She made
very many friends. Some one said
Everybody was her friend" She loved
the house of God and her place was not
vacant among the worshipers. 1t can
truly be said that "it is we'll with her."
she has gone home, she has come to her
grave in a full age like, as shock of
corn harvested in it's season. Her mem
DRY is precious and her labors on earth
are not forgotten, they will bear fruit
unto life eternal.
The funeral services were held in the
M. e. church where some of her most
favorite hymns were sung. Her pastor
preached from I'd Cor. Alt, Is and 81,
which she had selected, after which her
remains were borne to the Van Vert
cemetery where they were laid to rest.
ROBT. ]. TENANT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
Cost Of Seeing the Worlds Fair.

From any point within 300 miles of
st. Louis person may travel to the
Worlds Fair this year, view the won
lers Of the Exposition for three days
and expend the same money he would
pay in any other year for train fare
alone. This Is an absolute fact.
The Western Passenger Association
has agreed on ten day excursion rate,
$50 miles or more from st. Louis, for
one and one-ffth fare for the round
trip.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02

Unfapo.able Conditions For stpdy.
Hazel came over tonight to Study
with me- explained Dorothy.
Ard Odd you do much, studying?"
We'll, we would hayeif there hadn4
teeusso. much tostalk abont. Chicago
Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
Took Her Part.

Why, Johnny, am ashamed Of you.
How could you take little Ethel's half
OF the apple away from herr"
Cause, ma, amt forgot what you
told me-to always take sisters part"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
TO Rundown People:--
THE HOME or Who'll

Many people think they have some
organic trouble chronic disease because
they feel weak, all tired out, cannot
sleep, have no ambition, energy or appe-
tite. This condition is probably caused
by overwork, close conf inement or worry.
To these people We say. try Vinol: If 1t
does not create strength and build you up
We Will ourselves pay for all the medi-
cine you take. --Reepectfully,
n. c.Stsmpel9 Co, Drugfists
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
A Provsdent Mind

He-I think I'll o,and speak to your
father at once. He can't do more than
kick me out. d
she-It seems a. pity to risk It, dear,
In that good SUBTITLE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02

Remember yUu must die. Let firts
pot Charlie Yod, fnt let Il softea you
while thGs y yet Tins 70 ~ some
IN soGsf Sscs0ramaaeer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-02
SlOO Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to in all its stages and that is
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
the SYSTEM thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease and giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its
curative powers that they offer Kindred Dollars
for any that it fails to cure Send for list of
testimonials
Address, FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
For SALE-A Mosely mirror front
cabinet folding bath tub. Will be sold
at . bargain. O. e. HULL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Cholce OF a HousA Cat

A good cat-the kind you want to
have in the house, If any-will have a
round. stubby pug nose, full, fat
cheeks and upper lips, and a well-de.
veloped bump on the top Of the head,
between the ears, betokeDing good ma.
ture. A sleepy cat that purrs a good
deal is apt 20 be playful and good
naturec.
BY all means to be avoided Is a cat
with thin sharp nose and twitching
ears. II must be remembered, also,
that good mouser is not necessarily
gentle or desirable pet. Although
any good cat will catch mice If she Is
not overfed. quick, full, expressive
eyes generally betoken good Inouser.
The greatest mistake-and prob
ably the most common one-in the
care of domestic cats Is overlooking,
particularly too much meat. In wild
life the cat has exercise which en-.
ables her TO digest her food. In the
lazy house life the same full feeding
leads to stomach troubles and to fitA
philadelphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
A Man of MANY Titles.

Perhaps no nobleman in the world
owns a greater collection of titles
than the Duke of Hamilton, premier
peer of Scotland.
He is thrice a duke-Duke Of Ham
ilton in Scotland, Duke OF Brandon In
England, and Duke Of Chatelherault
in France-and thrice a marquis, OF
Hamilton, of Douglas, and of Clydes
dale.
AS an earl he only owns two titles
those of Angus and Arran; but as q
baron he holds no fewer than sever
the baronies Of Aven, Polmont, Ma
chanshire, Innerdale, Abernethy, Jed
burgh Forest and Dutton.
The Duke Is the head Of the Doug
las family, so famous in Scottish his
tory. He has never done anything re
markable. He served in the British
navy, but never rose beyond the ranl
of lieutenant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
When Royalty Hunts.

When royalty goes hunting every
prccaution ia taken to maintain COM
plete privacy. Experienced foresters
and huntsmen alone are permitted to
penetrate into the vast coverts. No
unauthorized visitor can hope to ven
ture unchallenged far beyond the out
skirts of the preserves at any season.
King Edwards achievements in the
forest and at the cover-side are well
known. He has helped these many
years to depopulate the coverts of all
the best shooting estates in Great
Britain, and has shown himself inter
ested in the rearing Of the pheasants
on his own place in Sandringham.
Grouse, red deer and roebuck find
him equally skilled, and he probably
owes his robust health in some meas.
ure to his delight in open-air SPORTS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Win. Fitsgibbons, postmaster and
part owner of the Safahac Advertiser
died of paralysis in 0agetown. S. c.,
Tuesday. Word of his serious illness
came in telegram TO Mrs Fitzgib.
bons Sunday. A telegram received
Monday stated that one side of his
body was paralyzed and that there
was little chance of his recovery.
Mrs. Fitzgibbons started at once for
the bedside of her husband, arriving a
few hours before his death.
Mr.. Fitzeibbons has been a promin-
ent citizen and an active worker in
the Republican party of Ionia county
for number of years. He has been
particularly warm friend of Hon
William Alden Smith and a member
of the Fifth district congressional
committee continuously since Mr.
Smith was first nominated in 1894 He
was appointed postmaster by Con
gresham Smith soon after his cleo,
ton, which position he still holds The
manufacture of boat oars has been a
speciality with Mr.. Fitzgibbons foi
some years, and his mill or plant, a,
LAGRANGE, Ind, and more recently a,
Georgetown, S C, has taken hin
away from Saranac portion of hi,
time. He left for Georgetown to iool
after his business interest there the
day following election.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
ONCE IN A LIFETIME.
Pott Regrets That Fortunes Favors
a Not More Literally Bestowed.

Pot Regrets That Fortunes Favors
a Not More Literally Bestowed.
1t vs. pitiful mistake, an error
sad and grim. / waited for the rail-
way train, the light was low and dim.
II came at last, and from carriage
stepped dainty dame, and, looking
up and down the place, she straight
unto me came. ooh, Jack!' she cried,
ooh, dear old jack" and kissed me as
she spake; then looked again, and,
frightened, cried: ''Oh, what bad
mistake" I said, Forgive me, maid
en- fair, for I am not your Jack; and
as regards the kiss you gave, I'll
that right I've often stood upon the
straightway give 1t back" And since
platform dim; but only once in a
mans whole life do such things come
20 him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Young man, take courage! If you
are poor it is sign that great Nature
intended to give you a chance to max e
somebody OF yourself. The next gov
ernor or the splendid state of Mime
sofa is Democrat, elected by 10000
from one of the staunchest Republican
strongholds which gave Theodore
Roosevelt 100000 majority. Johnson
is washerwoman's son, and for that
reason was made the victim OF an as
sassin attack at the hands of his politi-
cal opponents. This attack was bitter
y resented by many of both parties,
and there were enough Republicans
who were fond of fair play to elect the
target of abuse to the governors chair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
FINE ENTERTAINMENT,
Miss Avis Covilie's school Gave One
Last Wednesday Afternoon.

Miss Avis Covilie's school Gave one
Last Wednesday Afternoon.
The pupils of the Kiddville school,
which Is being taught by Miss Avis
Coville, gave very pleasant and en-
joyable entertainment at the Kidd
vile schoolhouse on Wednesday OF
last week. The program which was
quite lengthy took on the nature of a
Thanksgiving entertainment and all
present were we'll pleased with the
efforts of the pupils TO make their
part of the program as good as the
rest.
Rev. A. 5 cord. of this city, was
present and gave very pleasant ad
dress which was highly enjoyed by
both pupils and patrons of the school
Refreshments appropriate to a
Thanksgiving service were served al
the close of the entertainment and q
social hour was happily spent by al
present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

What world of misery would be
saved If other wives who are annoyed
by similar possibilities would follow
the advice given to a young woman
who thought she was losing her hus-
bands affection. She went to a sew
enth daughter Of q seventh daughter
for a love powder. The mystery
woman told her: Get raw piece Of
beef, cut f.t, about an inch thick.
Slice an non in two and rub the
meat on both sides with 1t. Put on
pepper and salt and toast 1t on each
side over a red coal fire. Drop on 1t
three Jumps of butter and two sprigs
Of parsley, and get him to eat it." The
young wife did so. and her husband
loved her ever after.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Definition Of the STAGE Kiss.

Daniel Frohman and some friends
were DISCUSSING various theatrical
matters in the lobby Of the Lyric,
when a stranger addressed them: II
beg your pardon, gentlemen" said he.
"but I'm a psychologist in search OF
information. | happened to overhear
your conversation ard presume you
are connected with histrionic affairs.
Can any Of you tell me Just what q
stage kiss Isl OF course, l mean Its
character or kind?"
Mr. Frohman declined to commit
himself, but one Of the party replied:
"Why, stage kiss Ia about the
same sort Of one fellows wife
gives him when ne comes home after
losing his weeks salary at the races"
New York World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
cowan Family Reunion.

Or. f. w. Little and family attend.
ed the 2lst annual reunion of the
Cowan family which was held Thanks
giving day at the home of Alonzo
Cowan, at Grattan. Besides rs mem
bers of the Cowan family present,
were Paul Billings, of Grand Rapids,
the Rev. and Mrs Hancock, of Bost-
wick. and Frank Ladner and family,
of Cannon, making % people who at
tended the happy gathering. The
event was marked by pleasant sur.
prise in the wedding of Lelah Cowan
and Charles Ladner. This wedding
was the first ever held at reunion
of this family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

A cup Of coffee, farmers assert,
makes a pretty accurate barometer.
ITO make a barometer out OF cup of
Coffee" farmer said. you must use
loaf sugar. You drop lump OF this
sugar exactly into the middle of your
cup, end then you watch the bubbles
rise. II - ny these bubbles that your
prognostics ons are made. If the bub-
BILE re straight up in the middle, re-
maini = there in cluster till they dis
appe.r, the weather is to be fair. II
they rise at the sides of the cup, ad-
herring to the china, the weather will
be rainy. II they rise all over the
coffee's surface, and move here and
there erratically. changeable condi-
tons are to be looked for"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
RAISE BUTTERFLIES ON FARM.
Unique Industry Practiced In England
and France.

unique INDUSTRY FTdCtiCco III Gn9iduo
and France.
Butterfly farms, where cocoons are
Matched on branches protected by
gauze or tulle, may be frequently seen
throughout France, where diligent eff
forts are being made to acclimate the
species of the Bombycidae, or silk
worm family, that are indigenous to
other countries. At Eastbourne, also.
in England, William Watkins, the
English entomologist, has established
one Of these butterfly farms, more
particularly, however, for the purpose
Of obtaining rare genera and new
varieties by crossing. Such farms are
planted with oaks, ailantus trees.
pines, plum trees, castor oil plants
and others, the leaves of which serve
as food for the caterpillars. To So
cure a uniform temperature the in
sects are often KEEP. in a room until
after the first moulting, when they
are placed on bushes In the open air
and projected from birds by sheer
muslin or tulle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
On the HeiQhtS.

30 high above the other things
We boastfully "the mountain" named
II;
Its streams poured down to feed our
mills:
Joyous its top when sunlight famed It.
Twas there was signaled morn's first
ray:
There fell the farewell kiss OF day.
And now far up the mountain side,
by winding paths the miller,s daughter
And l had climbed where rocks deted
And forded streams OF sunny water.
We nearer to the summit drew,
Enchanted with the widening view.
Said she: How near to heaven We
scent"
As on the mountain top we rested.
Yes; nearer, darling. than we Deem"
And on my breast her fair head uested.
We felt the same, all earth above:
For naught Is nearer heaven than love.
George Birdseye. I'm Boston Transcript
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
re Chocolates While Condemned.

During the trial the murderer Hog
CART preserved the greatest compos-
ure. While his lordship addressed
him, he leaned back on the seat in a
careless attitude, at the same time
eating CONNECTIONS, and when called on
to attend to the sentence, he stood
erect and heard 1t unmoved. This
misguided youth will afford a sad ex-
ample of the want OF education, as we
learned from his declaration that he
cannot write."-The Scotsman, June
7, 1921.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
TeIeoranh 10 Iceland.

Iceland. cut of from the rest OF the
world save for slow mails, is to be
linked to other countries by means OF
wireless telegraphic connection with
the Shetland islands. This is to fol-
low the action OF the Icelandic pariia,
ment, at its last session, In voting Q
yearly subsidy of $3.50 for twenty
years for that purpose.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Is This True7

When a woman asks a number Of
questions she is possessed Of idle curl.
osity. When a man asks a number he
Is mated by keen desire to i'm
prove IS mind and enlarge his sphere
OF knowleige. This is just another OF
the little differences between the sexes
which ought to show woman the ut
ter impossibility of ever hoping to at
tain equality with man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Tomb Of the CxSrs.

The bodies of all the cars OF Russia
who have died since Peter the Great
lie in a memorial chapel In one OF the
islands OF the Neva. All the monu.
ments, consisting of block Of plain
white marble, are exactly alike, En-.
cepting that each bears the name OF
the Emperor whose body is beneath Il
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
MANY OPERAS BY HERoLO.
twenty-five Musical Compositions
Known to Exist.

twenty-five Musical Compositions
Known to Exist.
Many people suppose that the only
opera written by Herold was Tampa"
the beautiful overture of which is so
popular. BY the way, one strain In
that opera Is manifestly stolen direct
from Handel's "Messiah"-"Oh, thou
that bringest good tidings to Zion"
Prof Willharutz of Los Angeles, who
Is an authority on music, having writ
ten big dictionary of music that has
not yet been published. gives the
names of not less than twenty-five OPP
eras and six ballets written by Herold
between 1919 and 1889. or these, nine
are still occasionally produced, the
best known of them being lie Pre-
Aux Clercs."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
He Quick.

Not minute should be lost when n
child shows symptoms OF Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hcarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. 1t never fails, and
is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by Connell Bros. Pharmacists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
HARDNESS.

Quit trying to be happy. Happi-
ness Is a chimera, vain and idle con.
ceit, a fantastic solecism. The best
plan 10 to set for yourself a certain
standard OF misery and learn to grin
and bear It Then, whatever comes
above that standard will be happi-
ness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Bnlou, Collie prevented.

Fake double dose Of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
rs soon as the first indication of the di'
sease appears and a threatened attack
may be warded off. Hundreds of peo-
pie use sthe remedy in this WY with
perfect success. For sale by Connell
Bros. Pharmacists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. occasi 'nally life itself is the
price of a mistake. but you'll never be
wrong If you take DIR. Kings New
Lite Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness,
Liver or Bowel troubles. They are
gentle vet thorough. 25c, at Connell
Bros Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences 1t behooves everybody to have
a reliable salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles,
disappear quickly under its soothing
effect. csc, at Connell Bros. Drug
Store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
French Debt Wiped Out by Republic

France, 1643, began to incur her
debt, chiefly through the wars OF Louis
XIV and the lavish expenditure In
building Versailles. In the later years
of Louis XVI this amounted to G 1885,
100000, only to be repudiated on the
establishment of the republic, when
some creditors received thirty-three
per cent, and others nothing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Monasteries of the lamas in Tibet
are always perched on the top or steep
sides of a hill. They are built In
stages connected by abrupt passages
and stairs guarded by Tibetan mastiffs.
These dogs are almost as high as a
donkey and are so fierce that it goes
hard with a stranger who attempts to
enter without an attendant lama.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Vaccination and Smallpox.

The efficacy of vaccination Is
proved by the fact that during the
Franco Prussian war $4,000 of the un-
vaccinated French soldiers died OF
smallpox, while in the yaccinated
army there we're only 260 deaths from
that disease.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Removes the microbes which impov-
erish the blood and circulation. Stops
all tronble that interferes with nu-
triton. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents. Tea
or tablet form. Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
survivor or aroos,ook war.

Eli Cook 81 East Belfast, Me-. who
is nearly 100 years Of age. has recent.
ly been granted state pension for
service in the Aroostook war. Mr..
Cook is up and around each day and
enjoying good health. He Is one OF
the thirty-three survivors Of the
Aroostook war. being q regularly en-
listed soldier.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Colonel Watterson is to enjoy a quiet
sojourn in Europe. Becoming ac-
quainted with the real thing in the inn
perialist line the brilliant Henri will
in latter issues of the Courier-Journal
probably cut out great deal of his
anti-imperalist swash
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

When you want pleasant purgative
try Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
produce no nausea, gripping or other
disagreeable effect. For sale by Con
nell Bros Pharmacists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Stopl Don't imitation celery teas
when you ask for Celery King, medi-
cine of great value. The "teasu are
urged upon you because they are bought
cheap. Never jeopardize your health In
pad cause. Celery King only costs %
osnts and it never disappoints.