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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19
HORRIBLE DEED.
Woman Taken BY Feet and Head
Pounded on Floor.

Little Rock, Sept 19.--Kittie Ad-
arms died sunday morning as the result
Of q beating she received at the hands
Of William McMath. who Is said 10
have taken her by the feet and pound
"a her head upon the floor o. her
bed chamber until she was uncon-
sclpus. After dragging her to the bed
Mo1atb Jeff her. aud was arrested
fes hours later AcIath is son
Of an ex~ policeman. He had been ar
rested many times for beating the
sarae woman, who invariably came to
his rev cue with the amount % the fine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19

FOR SALE-House and lot, house
hold goods, large cook stove, large
refrigerator, Jersey COW, and pigs.
Bargain IL sold now. j. A. Camp
bell, University add. 45pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19
WANT COLUMN |

FOR REET-Our residence on Rog.
ers street. Write Sidney Brin, SIS
o. Harwood st., Dallas. 80
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19

FOR SALE-Lumber in the June
williams residence on Water street.
Apply to DIR. w. +. West. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19

NOTICE-we now have new cotton
seed bulls and meal. Planters Cot
ton Oil Co. IS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19

ROOMS TO LET-Two comforta-
BILE rooms at 500 Rogers. Apply at
house. 48pd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19

FOR SALE-A desirable resi-
dence in Corsicana, or will trade for
waxahachie property. A. T. Bish-
op Il Co. If.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-09-19

WANTED--Man with team to haul
gravel. Frank Oldham. Ct
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

We are in receipt Of a letter from our
young friend L. P. Covington, who is on
the staff of the Minneapolis Times as
political writer, in which he says for us
not to be surprised if democratic
governor is elected this year in Mime
sofa. 1t has been forty years since a
democrat was elected governor of that
state, but Mr.. Covington says the pros
poets for the election of John A. john
son, are very bright Notwithstanding
the state is expected to give Roosevelt
a majority of $4,000. That thousands
of republicans all over the state are
supporting him. Mr.. Covington has
been touring the state for four weeks
with Mr.. Johnson and reporting his
meetings, having travelled nearly 5000
miles by special train, Pullman cars,
freight trains, automobiles and cross
country drives, from four to six
speeches being made each day. All
over the state Roosevelt ohnson clubs
are being organized. The tour of the
state by Johnson and his party is q
strenuous one, brass bands, torchlight
professions, record breaking rallies and
banquets. We sincerely hope that his
prediction Of the election Of johnson
will be fulfilled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Resolutions.

WHEREAS 1t has been the will of our
Divine Master to take from this home
stead of American Yeomen, our beloved
sister, Alma L. Shaffner, be it
RESOLVED, By the members Of Grand
River Homestead No. 573, that we do
hereby extend our most tender sym
pathy and sincere coincidence to the
bereaved family in this hour of their
most severe affliction.
RESOLVED, That while we reverently
acknowledge thy will, not ours, be done,
we can but realize, that there has been
taken from our ranks true and faith
full archer, and be it also
RESOLVED, That our charter be draped
in mourning for period of thirty days
and copy of these resolutions be pre-
sented to our beloved sisters family.
That they also be spread on the minutes
of our Homestead and also be given to
the local papers for publication.
JOSEPHINE BECK
LEWIS BROWN
CHAs. CHAPMAN
Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

THE REPORTER job rooms has just
completed one of the neatest cata-
logues ever seen in this part of the
country for R. A. Sigler's public sale Of
Poland-China hogs, which will be held
in this city on Saturday of this week.
Mr.. Sigler has been breeding fine hogs
for nearly twenty years, but other
business now demands his entire atten-
ton and he is Offering his entire herd
under the hammer to the highest bid
der. He has some of the finest bred
hogs in Iowa, and hog raisers should
not fail to attend the sale and secure
some of the stock for breeding purposes
They will prove money makers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Davis City Clearly Out-classed.

What "Bill' Lloyds base ball smooth
ers" did to Davis City's Rough Necks'
last Sunday at Terre Haute, would make
an encyclopedia ashamed OF itself. They
played only seven innings, the game
being called on account of darkness.
Oliver Walker was in the box for De-
catur, and dealt out an assortment of
twisters which would cause one to
shiver, and exceedingly difficult for
Davis City to find. He had them at his
mercy the entire game, allowing only
three measley hits but they were so
scattered as not to be costly. Ownby
did the catching for Decatur, doing en-
cellent work, throwing five men out at
second. The field work of Decatur was
perfect; Gardner and Wells making sew
eral phenomenal catches.
Mitchell, Osborn and Osborn did the
twirling for Davis City. They allowed
one continuous vaudeville Of balloon
ascensions the entire game, Mitchell
being battered clear out of the box in
the second inning.
Home runs, Walker, Stanley, Wells
and Ownby; three base hits, Ownby
two. The score by innings:
1 2 a 3 G
Decatur City 2 ) 3 8 3 *-25
Umpire, Miller; time, / hr 80 min; at
tendance 250. ~ *
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Letter from Arkansas.
Lonoke. Ark. Oct. IL. 1904,

Lonoke, Ark, Oct. IL, 1904.
EDITOR REPoRTER:-I will try to write
you and. friends of Leon in regard to
our southern home with which we are
well pleased. Our country lies level
with fine roads and no bridges to build.
We have good timber, white, burr and
post oak. Our prairie land is advancing
very fast. Land that sold year ago
last spring for $40 an acre, is now sell
ing for $50. Two farms adjoining us
sold for $50 an acre and the same land
that was selling year ago for So is now
selling for $1o. Lonoke county has
three rice farms, which | visited. The
rice stands four feet three inches high
and is SO thick that it is difficult to
walk through it and parties that have
raised it say that it will go so bushels to
the acre. will send sample to THK
REPORTER Office SO Decatur county peo-
pie can see the quality of it and swhat
our country produces. We had al good
crop of oats and corn. Cribbed our corn
the LIST of September although we don't
claim this is corn country. Our
prairie hay was not as good as lastHyear
but pea hay was fine. My uncle at
Leon says we have to live on tadpoles
and frogs in Arkansas, but we have
eaten neither, and if he could have been
here and helped to eat the fine fish we
caught and fruit Of all kind such as
blackberries, peaches, plums, pears,
muscodin and last but not least the lus-
cious persimmons, he would have given
a boy ten cents to take him around the
corner and kick him for being cooped up
on his little ten acre farm.
l will close now for fear this will find
the waste basket. GUY MCGRKW.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

The two fires last week again demon
strated the need of a good loud fire
alarm. During the Tallman fire Thurs
day night people residing within two
blocks of the fire knew nothing of it,
and many of the members of the fire
company failed to hear the alarm given
by the light house whistle. What is
needed is regular fire bell which can
be heard in all part of the town. Some
OF these cold nights fire will break out
and get beyond control before enough
people can be aroused to fight it. A
subscription paper was started last
winter to raise funds for a fire bell and
quite a number subscribed, but there
was not enough raised to buy the bell
and the matter has been let rest. Now
is good time to take it up again and
push it along until sufficient funds are
secured and good bell purchased.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Bob Martin, the genial advance agent
for the Columbia Comic Opera Co. was
in Leon last Friday arranging for the
appearance of his company at the opera
house next Monday night, when the
comic opera" Dorothy will be presented
for the first time in this city. Mr.. Mar
tin has brought opera companies to
Leon before and never failed to bring a
good one. He assured us he has the
best company this year he ever had,
and would not date here until he had
secured good advance sale of seats.
Ii you like comic opera don't fail to at
tend this attraction, for it will be the
only opera company in this city this
this season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

How many words are there in the
English language? That is question
that has been frequently asked and
answered in various ways. A writer in
the Springfield Republican says that
this question is difficult of solution be-
cause there are so many words of doubt
full standing. This writer says: '"The
Century Dictionary contains about
225,000 words, and the new edition of
the Standard Dictionary lays claim to
over 100000. Of these many are obso-
lete, and many others are rarely used.
Science has added vast vocabulary of
polysyllables that are scientific form
ulae rather than real words. They have
no place in general literature. The or
binary English vocabulary may be said
to contain from 10000 to $4,000 words,
the latter estimate being large. No
single writer of literature has used so
many as the lower number named.
Shakespeare, whose vocabulary is larg-
er than that of any other English poet,
unless it be Browning, used about $4,000
words, while Milton, whose range was
narrower, employed only half that mum
Der. The vocabulary of the illiterate
has been set as low as 300 words, but
this must be exceptional. 1t is more
likely that the ordinary workingman
uses from 1000 to 5000 words, while, of
course, he is familiar with several thou
sand more, which he recognizes in print
but does not himself use. The common.
estimate of the average vocabulary of
educated people is from 5000 to 5000,
but in this case the number of words
which are not used is enormously in
creased. A well-read college graduate
should be familiar with perhaps 100000
words, while in the course of a year he
might not use 5000 of them in his writ
ing or conversation. Shorthand report
ers find about $500 word signs and
contractions ample for representing the
words which are commonly used in
public speaking.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Manager Van Werden wishes to in
form his patrons that he has secured for
one night only the Columbia Comic
Opera Co.. presenting the comic opera
Dorothy and guarantees this attrac-
ton as one of the very best he has
furnished this year. The company is
composed only of high-class artists.
Among the features are all these latest
specialtics, novel in their way: Funny
comedians, we'll balanced chorus of
ladies and gentlemen, elaborate cos
tunes, elegant stage settings, etc. Don't
fail to see this company as it is guaran-
teed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
AT HURST'S!
WOmen'S Winter Coats

In the popular priced garments at 9,
TO- 1850 and IS dollars we are showing
tailor made top coats in the new styles
made by "Palmer' We have given the
making Of these wraps careful attention
and the cloths from which they are cut
are excellent for wear while they have that
indescribable chic style found lacking in
many lines
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Sell Shoes Here

You can get an idea Of the variety
and goodness Of our shoes by making this
department visit. Ladies all solid ''cus-
tom made" shoes at from $3.50 to $3.50.
Mems from $50 to $500 and a full COM
plement of Children's in all sizes at SOC
up. Practically every shoe want can be
filled here and we believe more economic
ally filled than at any other store. It's a
sure thing that you can't buy better shoes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Attention Farmers.

There will be three days session Of
the Decatur County Farmers Institute
to be held in Leon, Iowa, November 16,
IS, 1904. A corn show will be held and
premiums awarded for the best white,
yellow and mixed corn, and for the
largest ear, white or yellow; ten ears to
be an exhibit. Corn must be brought in
not later than noon of the first day Of
the Institute at the court house.
WM. AsBACH,
Com. on Corn Exhibit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Misses and Chi|dren's

These natty little coats are as careful
~ made-as up to date in style-as the
ladies garments. They are priced at
$3.50, $500, $3.4o up to $3.50 for child
rens and from S to 10 dollars for the misses
They come in blue, red, gray, tan and
brown, neatly trimmed in braids and but
tons. We have nearly all sizes at this
tlme-but suggest an early selection.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

We are still in the beet business and
last week Mr.. John Sewers, of Leon,
brought in mammoth beet which weigh
ed II pounds, and puts the one brought
in by 7. j. Griffin in the back ground.
John says when it comes to raising
beets he won't take back seat for any
one, and will have to be showed if there
is bigger beet in the county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Public worship at the M. E. church
Sunday, Oct. Both. 1915 sermon by the
pastor, Subject, "Give the Men a
Chance $3.50, Epworth League. 1880,
sermon, subject, ''The Fullness of God.'
9:45 a. m. Sunday School. Prayer meet
ing on Thursday evening. To all the
services you are cordially invited.
A. NJ. PITCHER, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Mr.. Russ Smith and Miss Addah L.
Atherton were married at the home of
the brides parents in this city last Sat-
urday, the ceremony being performed
by DR.. A. M. Pitcher, pastor Of the M.
E. church,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

AS intend to remain in Leon this
winter, l have decided to teach piano to
a limited number Of pupils. Call at
Capt. jerks for information and terms.
Off MRS. LILLIAN JENKs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

The revival meetings which have
been in progress at the Baptist church
in this city for nearly three weeks
closed Tuesday evening, with several
conversions and additions to the church.
Rev. M. S. Clark who was in charge of
the meetings worked faithfully and
made many friends here. He returned
to his home in Charlton Yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Public Sale.

l will sell at public sale at my farm,
| miles northeast of Leon, on Friday.
Nov. 4, 1904, 81 head Of cattle consisting
OF p COWS, high grade bull, steer
calves, 1 heifer calf. 1 brood SOW. 1
corn planter, hay rake, sweep rake,
l bobsled. Corn in field, hay in stack.
Is bushel timothy seed. Terms-12
months, 8 per cent discount for cash.
JOHN OFFIELD.
D. A. McMA1Ns, Auct.
FRED TEALE, Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Mrs. W. G. Walker, formerly of this
city, met with a painful accident at her
home in Charlton last week. She was
crossing her porch when one of the
boards in the floor broke, letting her
right foot and limb through, spraining
both foot and limb badly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Those who have been to the ST. Louis
exposition will be interested in know
ing that Iowa won first prize over
Minnesota in butter exhibits, in the
final contest for national supremacy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

A peculiar blood disease, designated
by the physicians impetigo, has broken
out among the school children, and
about thirty pupils are out of school in
consequence. Weldon Bulletin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Fur NeCkWedr

The best favored styles in furs are
shown here in generous assortments and
marked in plain figures. They range from
Sc to $4,000 but the big sellers with us
are the medium grades at $2oo to 5000.
Any time you can "take look we'll be
glad to have you do SO whether you buy
now or not. One thing certain there's
more to pick from now than there will be
later
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

All persons desiring to join the Leon
fire company will please make applica-
tion to the chief, as there are several
vacancies to fill in the company. All
old members who have dropped out are
requested to return their keys to the
engine house to the chief at once.
FRANK MANNING Chief
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

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, 1904-10-27

For fine tobaccos and cigars try Long
q Warmers news depot, opposite
Farmers & Traders State Bank. eff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

The new double iron stairway for
NanWerden's opera house has been
received and the extra exit on the
north side will be built at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Fred Watsabaugh is in Grand River
this week plastering switzer's new
bank. Fred and his father have lust
completed the job of plastering the new
county house in Lucas county which
contains 81 rooms.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

r. w. Sears, Of Center township,
brought to THE REPORTER Office last
Thursday couple of curiosities in the
shape of double apples which grew in
his orchard. They are Of the Ben Davis
variety and have been examined by
many persons. Double plums and
peaches are frequently found, but it is
very seldom that a double apple is seen.
The apples can be seen at THE RE-
PORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Today at the home of the eldest
daughter, Mrs. ]. r. Rinehart, are as
sembled Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Young Of
Washington, D. c., and their sons and
daughters to celebrate the 41st ami
yersary of the day Of their marriage.
The family dinner was served at noon.
The following were present, Mr.. and
Mrs.. Geo. r. Rinehart and daughters,
Mildred and Lora, Mrs. Charles Dupree
Smith and two children Harold and
Margaret, L. II. Young and John Orr
Young of Ottumwa, Ia, Mr.. and Mrs.
John r. McPherrin and little son, Mas
ter, Robert. of Grand Island, Neb., Mr..
and Mrs. James w. Hurst of Leon, Ia,
and Mrs. F. ]. Waight Of Peoria, Ill.
Newton Daily News, Oct. 10.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

The house now occupied by DR.. Nor
ris will be for rent Oct. LIST, 1904.
P. +. BRADLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

WANTBD THE REPORTER wants to buy
LOO pounds of clean cotton rags and will
pay cent pound for them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

LosT-A pair of gold spectacles in
case. A liberal reward will be paid the
finder if they will return the glasses to
THE REPORTER office. 1926
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
,S Ss.. ssa .aa FAY STOCKINGS
THOMPSON & WARMER,

1t is better to be able to hold the
tongue in one language than it is to
speak seven.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Orders for plastering or repairing of
any kind left at G. f. Watsabaugh's
residence will be promptly attended to-,
and charges are reasonable. loft
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Money to loan on improved farms at
6 per cent interest for 3, 6 to 10 years
time. S. VARGA,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

A 26-inch vein Of coal has been dis
covered in Pleasanton township, Union
county, only 30 feet below the surface
Preparations are being made to mine,
the coal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

If you have any old clothing I will
buy it and pay all it is worth. Also buy
secondhand furniture and other goods.
10-1t* O. E. TULLIs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Mr.. w. j. Smothers and Mrs. Mary
Clymer were united in marriage at the
M. f. parsonage on last Thursday even
ing by DR.. A. NJ. Pitcher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Native lumber of all kinds for sale at
the saw mill on my farm in Hamilton
township. lift w. S. CLARK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Smallwood, of Hamilton township, Sun
day morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

According to reports received by the
state board Of control there are $500
consumptives in the state of Iowa. The
information has been sought upon order
of the legislature in contemplation of
the establishing somewhere in the state
a hospital for consumptives. From in
formation being assembled it is certain
strong recommendations will be made
to the next legislature to establish such
an institution. 1t will probably be near
Lake Okoboji as the highest land in the
state is located in that section.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's Office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Don't you want to win that $500
Diamond Ring?

Joe L, Warner, jeweler and optician
opposite Farmers & Traders State Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

For SALE City house and lot in Leon
$1,000, also 10 acre tract we'll improved
and good buildings inside city limits.
$1,000. Fl. G. LUTz.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Don't forget the special sale of ladies'
cloaks and suits at the store of G
Biggs s. Co. on Saturday, Oct. 10Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27
Gree Gold Mine Flour. I"
If it doesn't Please-Costs NOTHING.

Don't you want that $500 Dla-
mond Ring?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

No danger of consumption if you use
Foley's Honey and Tar to cure that
stubborn cough. For sale by L. P. Van
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

From now on will sell all dress hats
below cost. ELDoRA BoEGBR,
Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Russ Smith, of Eden township, was
arrested last Saturday on the charge of
seduction preferred by Miss Addah
Anterior, of Leon, but when the defend
ant was brought to court he concluded
to marry the girl and the case was dis
missed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

c. Biggs & Co. have arranged for the
special representative of one of the
largest cloak and suit houses in Amer
lea to hold special sale of up-to-date
cloaks and suits at their store in Leon
on Saturday, Oct. 10th. A cordial in
vitation is extended to the ladies to
call and inspect this magnificent line,
showing all the latest styles and colors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Piles may be your trouble. Antisep-
tic Pile Cones will cure you. We sell
them. soc. box. w. C. Stempel s. Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

NOTICE The books Of Manning & Pull
len are at Mannings opera house restau-
rant and all parties are requested to
call and settle their accounts at once so
the business of the old firm can be set
tied up. MANNING s. PULLEN. 10-1*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

If you want good policy of accident
insurance | can fix you out.
E. ]. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

Too many business women are inter-
ested only in the business of their
neighbors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

THE REPORTER is compelled to issue a
ten page paper this week, considerable
space being occupied by the publication
OF the official ballot and the special con-
stitutional amendments.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-10-27

The G. w. B. M. auxiliary of the
Christian church will meet with Mrs.
Willah Hurst Wednesday afternoon,
Nov. 2, at $50 O'clock. This is the last
meeting before the open meeting in
December and every member is re-
quested to be present.