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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Big Real Estate Deal.

A sale was consumated the past week
through the agency of Allen & Wright,
whereby E. II. Lewis sold the southeast
120 acres of his farm just west of this
city to w. II. and Harry Jenkins, at the
top price of $71.25 per acre. In the
deal Mr.. Lewis secured the two fine new
dwellings which Mr.. Jenkins built on
the block just south of the residence Of
G. w. Lefollette, last year. He will
move to town and occupy one and either
sell or rent the other place. Mr.. Jenk-
ins and son will build two houses on the
land and propose making it one of the
finest improved farms in this section.
The sale of this land at this price,
$71.25, makes new mark for farm lands
in this vicinity, when it is considered
that there is no house Of any kind on
this land, and shows that there is de-
mand for good land and at good prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
A Bold Robbery.

One Of the boldest robberies that ever
occurred in Leon took place at the resi-
dence of o. e. Tullis Monday evening.
MIR. Tullis was moving from the south
part of town to the residence Just north
OF W. A. Boone's home, and was engaged
about 8 o'clock in putting down car
pet in the bed room. He left his parlor
carpet, consisting of 35 yards of almost,
new Brussels carpet lying outside the
houseton the porch and when he finished
putting down the bed room carpetlwent
out for the parlor carpet, but it was
gone, some sneak thief having carried it
away bodily, Notwithstanding the large
bulk and heavy weight. Mrs. Boone
who lives just across the street says
that about dusk she noticed tall
woman dressed in black looking in at
one Of the windows of the house, but a
woman could hardly have carried the
heavy carpet and it is thought she was
watching the people in the house while
man carried off the carpet. Later
The carpet was found the next day in
bunch of weeds behind Mrs. Julia
Chase's woodhouse, the thief either
finding it too heavy to carry away or
decided to hide it and get it later.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Philippine Day at Worlds Fair.
August 10.

Ceremonies are to begin at 1890 a. M,
with parade of military organizations,
American and native. Addresses will
be made by Col. Edwards, Chief of the
War Departments Bureau of Insular
Affairs; President Francis Of the Exposi-
tion and William H. Taft, former COVER
nor of the PHILIPPINES. In the afternoon
there are to be special performances in
the various villages of natives, and
Sultana and Dattos are to be presented
to the Secretary of War.
Coach excursion tickets will be on
sale at all Burlington Route points the
second day preceding the celebration at
rate of $500 for the round trip, the
return to be within seven days from
date of sale. For particulars ask c. M.
Ketcham, agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
A Successful Sale.

Wade Warner, the enterprising mana
ger of Thompson & Warmers big store,
has demonstrated to his entire satisfac-
tion that full page advertisements are a
paying thing. He carried a full page in
THE REPORTER last week announcing the
first big annual clearing sale which
commenced last Saturday, and on Sat
urday the store was crowded with GUS
toners from the time it opened in the
morning until late at night. Mr.. War
ner says they did the largest single
days business of any day since they
had been in business in this city, and
attributes the success of the sale to the
advertising he did. The sale will be
continued all this week, and hundreds
of people are taking advantage of the
many bargains offered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
National Encampment 6. A. r.

The Nickel Plate Road will sell tick
cts August u, 13 and IA, at S17.75 for
the round trip from Chicago, via direct
lines, with stop-over at Niagara Falls
and Chautauqua Lake, if desired, within
final limit. Also, if preferred, rate of
5000 between same points for the
round trip via New York City and boat,
with liberal stop-over returning at that
point. Tickets good on any train on
above dates and also on special train
from Chicago at 8 a. m., August 18th
Final return limit Sept. 30th. Meals
served in Nickle Plate dining cars on
American Club meal plan, ranging in
price from 35c. to 100; also Ia carte
City ticket office, Chicago, Ill Adams
ST. Chicago depot, La Sale st. station,
corner Van Buren and La Sale Sts., on
Elevated Loop. Write John Y. Callahan,
General Agent, 113 Adams ST., Room 298
Chicago, for reservation Of berths in
through standard and tourist sleeping
cars and other detailed information. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Weather Crop Bulletin.
FOR WEEK ENDING AUG. 8, '04.
Des Moines, Iowa.

DeS MOlneS, Iowa.
The daily mean temperature of the
past week was to 4 degrees below
normal. The nights were cool, and
some of the northern stations reported
the minimum below 40 degrees on the
night of the 7th. The amount of rain
fall was very small, except in a limited
portion OF the north central district.
The dry weather, with generally clear
warm days, made favorable conditions
for finishing the harvest of oats, spring
wheat and timothy (for seed), and for
stacking and threshing operations. Re-
ports from threshers in northern and
central districts indicate fairly good
yield and quality of oats and barley,
with some local exceptions. Spring
wheat is qnite disappointing in sections
where the acreage is largest, the rapid
decline in conditions being caused by
rust and blight. Reports as to the corn
crop are generally more cheerful in
tone than were received in previous
weeks. Though late and somewhat be-
low normal in stand, the crop as whole
has made fair progress, and with favor
able conditions in the future the output
is likely to be up to the average of the
past Is years. Dry weather has check
ed potato rot. The pastures need more
rain. The apple crop is doing we'll.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Prominent Circus Clowns.

There are only four men in the world
who may be said to have worldwide
reputation as clowns. Three of this
number will be in Leon, Saturday, Aug.
13, the date of the exhibition of the
Great Wallace Shows. They are ably
assisted by many other chaps who are
equally ridiculously funny.
When intermingling with citizens on
the street none of them would be sus-
pected Of wearing the loose robes of a
fool, but when they are in the ring with
their make-ups on, they laugh and the
crowd laughs with them. A jolly trio
lot, and they have certainly helped to
unload at least temporarily the cares
from the minds Of thousands Of people.
Glowing is an art of itself the best
clowns are born-not made. The fun
making department Of the great Wallace
Show is fully up to the high standard Of
it's other departments, in fact many .
person will testify to the statement
that the antics Of the clowns with this
show is worth the price of admission.
Their work is appreciated as the
present strenuous life of most people
causes them to relish little pure nom
sense now and then.
Everything in all departments of the
Greater Wallace Shows is positively
new, refreshing, up to date and worthy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
MATRIMONIAL.
Mc6auhey-Wills.

Mr.. George w. McGahuey and Miss
Eva A. Wills were joined in wedlock at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Finch, in Burrel township on Sun
day, August z, 1904, at high
noon, Squire Finch officiating. The
guests were Misses Stella Sellers, Lettie
Smith, Nora Mcdowell, Abbie Smith,
Messrs. Ollie McGahucy, Roe Quick,
and Herbert Smith. After the ceremony
was over all partook of bountiful din
ner prepared by Mrs. Finch. All of
their many friends join in wishing them
a long and prosperous journey through
life
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
BABIES WORTH rs CENTS.
Township Clerks Allowed This
Much for Reporting Each
Birth.

Pursuant to an act of the late general
assembly, an accurate record Of all
births and deaths must be kept in
every township Of the state hereafter.
For each birth and death reported to
the state board of health, provided it is
reported promptly and in the manner
provided by the new law, fee of %
cents will be paid to the city or town
ship clerk.
Heretofore the record of births and
deaths has been kept in rather hap
hazard manner, being reported annu-
ally to the assessors. Hereafter it will
form regular part of the statistics Of
the counties of the state, ann must be
religiously looked after.
Physicians and others whose business
connects them with circumstances of
birth and death are strictly enjoined to
report same to the local statistics Tor
township clerk) and so enable him to
make full and prompt returns to the
state board of health.
The portions of the new statute which
are of most general interest are as fol-
lows:
"a certificate of birth, of the stand
ard form adopted by the United States
census shall be made out by the physi-
clan, midwife or other person attending
the birth of every child born in Iowa, or
in default of such person by the parent,
householder, superintendent of an insti-
tuition or other responsible person, and
filed with the registrar Gn Leon, the
city clerk within ten days after birth.
In case the child is not named, the
registrar shall deliver atsupplementary
blank for report of given name, to the
person filing the certificate, to be filed
out and returned as soon as the child
shall be named.
"Local registrars shall record and
number, in order of filing, all certifi-
Gates of births and deaths, and on the
fifth day of the following month shall
mail them to the state board of health
in stamped return envelope provided
therefor"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
MoRTUARY.
Madison Chick.

Was born Feb. 20, 1860, in Monroe
county, Iowa, and died Aug. 3, 1904.
Mr.. Chick came to Decatur county I'M
1868. He was married to Emma Gard,
ner Dec. "a, 1883. To this union was.
born five children, George, Pearl, Mabel.
Bertha and Violet. Violet proceeded.
her father to the spirit land.
He leaves a wife and four children
and many friends to mourn his loss. He,
was member of the Woodman Camp
here, also of the Methodist church. G.
G. Wilkins local pastor delivered the
funeral sermon.
He was made a Mason in Banner
Lodge No. 437 A. F. & A. NJ. March 5,
1901, and buried with Masonic honors
August 4, 1904.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the Masonic lodge.
WHEREAS: 1t has pleased the Supreme Grand Mas
ter of the universe in His infinite wisdom to remove
from our midst our beloved brother, Madison Chick
the lodge has sustained the loss of noble and
earnest member and the brethren kind and respect
ed brother and the community a valued citizen
RssoLvED That we deeply regret the loss of SO
true and noble friend and BROTHER bat we bow our
heads in resignation to the will of Him who doeth all
things for the best.
REsoLvED That we extend to his bereayed
family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour Of deepest
sorrow.
REsoLvED That copy of this resolution be
spread in the records and copy be presented to the
L. 4
J.C BROTHERS,
E. l.. ARMSTRONG, Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
We Get Wallace.

arrangements have been completed
for the appearance here of the Great
Wallace Shows at Leon Saturday, Aug.
18th. From every corner comes the in
formation that this prominent circus is
offered this year in an entirely new
dress; in fact, everything in conjunc-
tion with the big show is new, bright
and different. Four marvellous circus
features, the Nevaros, Heras family, the
Polos, Four Molassos, are among the
hundreds of acts presented. The Zoo
has been augmented with many rare
wonders. In fact, the Greater Wallace
Shows will be a genuine surprise and
treat when seen here this season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Real Estate Transfers.

The following are the most important
real estate transfers as reported by
Stepen Varga from July 18th to August
8, 1904.
r. L. Bott to Joseph Brown, lots
in Leroy. ...............$ 700
Mary v. Fronabarger to Decatur
county, lots in Leon 725
w. A. Searcy to w. A. Alexander
lots in Leon ...... $50
Charles D. Wheeland to Otto c.
Jordan, lots in Garden Grove. $500
John f. Dunbar to John M. and
Jennie Martin, so acres in Grand
River .............:... ...... ............ $3.50
VIM. Farnsworth ct al to Lesta
Gould, 40 acres in Long Creek. 1850
John Sherman to John r. Evans,
lots in Davis City ty. - 500
w. L. Gleason to G. NJ. Russell, 80
acres in High Point $500
| /. M. Woods to Mary j. and L. r.
Valentine, 40 acres in Rich
land 1850
j. e. Harris to Sarah e. Harris, 80
acres in Long Creek. 5000
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Home Visitors Excursions.

Destinations, Ohio, Indiana and Ken
lucky. Rate, one fare plus $500. Dates
Of sale, September s, 13, 20, ~, October
II, 1904. Limits, continuous passage
within 80 days. For further informa-
tion call on or phone G. M. Ketcham
agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office at Leon. Iowa, for the week end
ing Aug. 6, 1904:
Mrs. Geo. w. Roy, o. A. Elston,
G. W. Hague, Homer McCiurg,
Munfa Coute.
When asking for the above letters
please say ADVERTISED"
JOHN LEDGERwooD, Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
Worlds Fair. and Louisiana pur
chase EXPOSITION.

Season tickets on sale April 18th to
Nov. 18th. Rate $3.50.
6Oday tickets on sale April 25th to
Nov. 10th. Rate S12.75.
10 day tickets on sale April 9th to
Nov. 30th. Rate $11.50.
G. NJ. KETCHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-11
License to Wed.

Geo. W. McGahuey ....... p
Eva Wills ...... "a
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
Joe Townsend Dead.

Joseph Bedford Townsend died
at the home of his sister, Mrs F.
H. Hector, III Alpine Sunday morn
ing about Il O'Clock Of consump-
ton. Deceased had been il bad
health about year and few weeks
ago was brought to Alpine in hopes
that this climate might benefit him,
but he came too late, and fine
young man, loved and respected by
all who knew him, is no longer
among us.-Alpine Times.
Joe Townsend was stationed at
Brownsville a short time a few
months ago, and his friends will
regret to learn of his death. Con
sumption had sliced him and while
his demise was not unexpected It
was nevertheless a great shock. He
was a member of the ranger force
when here.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05

PROPOSALS FOR BEEF AND NUT
/ TON Office Chief Commissary, San
Antonio, Tex, October 5, 1904 Sealed
proposals will be received here until II
a. m, November s, 1904, and opened
for furnishing and delivering Fresh Beef
and Mutton, called for by comInissaries
at Forts Bliss, Brown, Clark, Mcintosh,
Ringgold, Sam Houston, Tex, Jackson
Barracks, La, Fort Logan H Roots,
Ark, and Forts Reno and Sill, O. T,
during six months commencing January
l, 1905. Proposals received and opened
same hour by Cormissaries of those
posts, each receiving proposals for his
own post only Proposals will also be re-
ceived stating prices at which bidder
will deliver fresh beef and mutton of
temperature not greater than 50 degrees
Fahrenheit Information furnished on
application Envelopes containing pro-
posals should be endorsed Proposals
for Fresh Beef and Mutton, and address
ed to undersigned, or to Cotnmissary at
post bid for. 5. B. Bootes, Capt. Chief
Com'y
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
ST. Louis. Brownsville & Mexico Railway
Co. Notice Of Meeting of Stock
holders and Directors.

Notice is hereby given that the Direc-
tors of said Railway Company do hereby
call a special meeting of the stockholders
of the ST. Louis, Brownsville s. Mexico
Railway Company, to be held at its Gen
era1 Offices III the town of Kingsville, in
the State of Texas. on Tuesday. the 18th
day OF November, 1904, at the hour OF
eleven o'clock a. N. of that day, for the
Acknowledgements:
First: To authorize the execution of a
contract for the construction of the said
railroad company's line of railroad from
| its present terminus at RobstOwn through
the county of Nueces to the town of Sin
ton, and thence through the counties of
San Patricio, Victoria, Jackson, Calhoun
and Matagorda to the town of Bay City,
in the county of Matagorda in the State
of Texas, q distance of about one hum
bred and forty-two miles.
Second: To authorize the making, IS
suing, execution and delivery of a series
of first mortgage, so, gold bonds, not
exceeding the aggregate of the principal
thereof -Four million Dollars face value,
to be issued at the rate of Seven Thou
sand Five Hundred Dollars Per mile
upon the COmDany's constructed line OF
railroad from the crossing with the Tex
as-Mexican Railroad, known as RObs-
town, through Nueces and Cameron
counties to the town of Brownsville, and
the branch line of railroad from a point
about TWENTY-FIVE miles north OF Browns
vile through Cameron and HidalgO
counties, about 1fty-siX miles in the dl-
reCtion of the southeast corner of the
county Of Starr, and also Of a COntlnu-
alton of its said constructed line OF rail
way from the aforesaid crossing with the
Texas Mexican Railroad known as RObs-
town, in north-easterly direction
through the county of NueCes to the
town OF SiutOr III the county of San Pa
triciO, ard thence in a nOrth-easterly
direction through the counties of San Pa
tricio, RefugiO, Victoria, Jackson, Cal
houn and Mata9Orda 10 the town of Bay
CITY in the county Of MatagOrda. and also
uDOn the combinations and branch of the
conDanv's authorized line of railroad
from BAY CITY to the town of Houston III
the county of Harris, and from a point
on-said main line within five miles of
CheuangO, III the county Of BrazOrla to
the city of Galveston III the county Of
Galveston in the State of Texas; said
bonds to be Of the denomination OF
81 600. 90 each and TO bear Sc interest,
both principal and interest being pay
able in gold; and to authorize the eXeCu-
ton and delivery of a mortgage or deed
of trust upon the said lines Of railroad
and branches, and the property and
franchises Of the Company pertaining TO
the same, to secure such issue of bonds
IT.. ..r7 4a,7,t lows nf the
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
TIME TABLE
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RIO Grande Railroad.

On and after Sept. 18th. regular
rains over the Rio Grande Railroad
will leave as follows:
Leave Brownsville daily 9 a. m.
Arrive Point Isabel 1915 a. m.
Leave Point Isabel 3 p. IN.
Arrive Brownsville AIS p. m.
AVG. CrLAYA,
Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05

boat IS alongside. Get your freight
ready for shipment, as the Manteo
will sail in a few days. The pilot
boat came over the bar at 3 o clock
this afternoon, but was becalmed
and cannot reach the wharf for a
corple of hours.
Remember that card party next
Saturday night at the Federal court
building.
CARPENTER AND BUILDER.-Con-
tracts taken for both frame and
brick buildings, and all other work
In my line. Also painting and re-
pairing. Cypress cisternc made tic
order. Address, w. S. CoRKILL,
Eleventh street, bet. Elizabeth and
LeTee streets, Brownsville. Texas
Again the grip of the law has
fallen, and this time his heavy hand
rests on Gilberto Gonzales, who
was before Commissioner Creager
this morning for smuggling 2S8
spocls Of cotton thread and a small
quantity of tobacco and cigarettes.
He was allowed bond in the sum of
SIS, and was committed in default
of same.
The military telegraph line which
has been out of repair for some
time, will be ready for business
tomorrow morning, through to La
redo. This will be good news to
the people of Brownsville, and have
a tendency to make us feel better
Operator Sanborn has been visiting
Matamoros daily since Geographic
communication has been interrupt
ed. and doubtless the change will
be very acceptable to him
The Attorney General demands
the production of the original grant
from the King of Spain or Mexican
authorities for the land in dispute
IN other cases he alleges excessive
surveys and improper boundary
lines The immense amount Of land
at stake makes the cases Of unusual
interest, especially since the own
ers have been holding it in peace
able possession for number OF
years.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
Gard Party.

\ card party under the auspices
of the Civic League, will be given
at the Federal court building next
Saturday night. Admission will be
25 cents, currency. Lemonade will
be served at cents per glass. NO
other charges will be made. High
Five and Finch will be played, and
prizes for each will be given the
winners. Come out, show your
skill and help a good cause.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
Notice !

Mail will leave III the morning at
$50 o'clock. All letters should be
mailed not later than $50, to in
sure transmission. People are re-
quested TO call for their mail, to
relieve the congested condition Of
the postofhce.
B. SHARP, P. NJ.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
Notice.

\ stated communication OF Rio
Grande Lodge 81, A. 2 & y NJ
will be held this evening Al s @
clock (Tuesday October 4th) All
members are expected to attend and
visiting brethren are cordially in
vited. By order of W. NJ.
B. L. CAIN, Sec Y P. 7.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
JAMES B. WELLS
cAttOrney
at LaW.....

Successor to Powers & MaXan,
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro
Wells, Rentfro & Hicks, Wells &
Hicks, Wells, Stayton & Kleberg.
I buy and sell Real Estate and
investigate land titles. \ complete
abstract of all titles of record in
Cameron County, Texas.
Practice in all state and federal
courts, when especially employed.
Land Litigation and corporation
practice.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
Notice.

Regular meeting Of Brownsville
Lodge, No. $50, Knights Of Py-
thias, viii be held Wednesday
niggt, Oct. 5. at 8 o'clock. Visit
ing knights are cordially invited
By order or Benz. Kowalski,
Chancellor commander.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
FREIGHT TRAINS.
LOCAL ITEm9.

Old iron for sale Apply at this
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-05
4. ". WooD,
Keeper of Records and Seal

Postmaster General Payne's con-
dition showed improvement in the
afternoon, following severe sinking
spells in the morning.