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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
DEATH OF MRS. DENSMORE.
She Was a Great Friend of Florence
MAVERICK,

New York-Mrs. Helen Densmore,
wife Of DR.. Emmett Densmore, a prom
inent Brooklyn manufacturer, died re.
Gently, the cause of death being given
as asthma.
DR.. Densmore and wife founded the
natural food society Of London, and
for the past IA years they have been
constant in their efforts on behalf of
Mrs. Florence Maybrick, who was their
guest after her arrival in this country
after her release from the English
prison. Mrs. Densmore was II years
old. Mrs Maybrick was with Mrs
Densmore up to the time of death.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

tie you would be more than a match
for a man"
She looked away across the corn.
"Do-do you think 500" she said, hest
I don't think I'm so-I'm not what
you'd call muscular"
well, perhaps not 1 assented, ex-
aiming her appraisingly; but sinewy,
say"
How absurd" said Chloe, quite
snappishly, as she walked on l fol-
lowed. The deep, spreading shadows
of the bushes at the end Of the field
enveloped us.
Another stile," said l. cheerfulIy.
Dear me, that's the fourth" said
Chloe, resignedly. II do wish they'd
make gates between the fields"
"a stiles more picturesque" said l.
VERY possibly" said Miss Bohun,
indifferently. cts certainly not as
convenient"
"Ah," said I, smiling, there's one
thing, at any rate, in which men are
superior. They can negotiate stile"
Indeed" said Chloe, loftily. 81
should have thought the feat was not
impossible for woman" / pursed up
my lips. ANY woman can get over
stiles" she said, warmly, seeing my
| skepticlsm.
"Oh, I've no doubt" said 1, politely.
=
when l can see you don't believe It,"
said Miss Bohun. You're simply
pleased to be sarcastic all along"
l shrugged my shoulders. She march
ed coldly and confidently toward the
| stile. 1t took off high ground, which,
| suppose, accounted for the absence
| of a step. But there were two cross
| bars to assist the climber | thought
| ChlOe's face fell as she noted it.
Let me give you hand" | said.
NONSENSE" she replied. Il don't
want any assistance. It's quite easy"
| She put the hand which was not en-
numbered by the sunshade on the top
bar and placed one neat foot on the
| lowest. Then she hesitated.
Perhaps I'd better take the sun.
| shade" | suggested.
She did not answer at once; then, "if
| you wish It," she replied, nonchalant-
ly, though it's of no consequence"
1 took the sunshade and waited.
| Chloe's two feet were now on the
| lowest bar. She peered over. The
stile let down beyond in a big drop
| into kind of hollow or ditch.
"Oh!' said she. Il didn't"
was still waiting.
II wish you'd go on and not stare in
that atrocious way" said she, with
| asperity.
l begged pardon, yaulted the stile
with one hand and strolled on. Pres
emily looked back. Miss Bohun was
seated astride the top bar, clinging
with both hands to it. Her face was
deeply flushed.
do go onw she called out, vehe-
mently. l went on leisurely. But,
somehow, 1 could not make up my
mind to walk briskly. She did not
join me- so flung myself on the grass
and pulled out a cigarette. Then l
heard my name called in a distressful
voice. I stood up and looked around
Miss Bohun was astride the top bar
and she was pinker than ever
please come-don't be so unkindw
she cried with tears In her voice.
hurried back like the wind.
"Oh. just give me your hand" pant
ed Chloe, neryously lifting one from
the bar. ~ can't-it's such a long
drop. I can't get NY"
"Wait a bit" said |, considering.
You're half way over now. You've
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
MOTOR FARMING.

Latest Phase of Scientific Agriculture
in England.
The many uses to which the motor
has been put are illustrated in the &C.
companying photograph, which shows
the Iyel agricultural motor, an English
invention, at work. This machine Is
capable Of hauling any kind Of two or
three furrow pillow, or, in fact, any
agricultural implement. 1t can also be
used for driving all kinds of machinery
usually driven by steam or gas en-
gines, and when not at work in the
field it can be doing carriage work.
In blowing experiment the Ivel
motor, hauling three furrow pillow,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
II Was the BLACK Hand.

Charley had dreadful time last
night" said young Mrs. TOrkins. He
says he was victim Of the Black
Hand"
you don't say sou exclaimed the
caller.
''Yes. He came home without a
cent. / don't quite understand the par
ticulars as he explained them. But
they pulled a deadly weapon on him
that is known as club flush. Wash
Ington Star.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

The New York Journal says: The
New York Cetnral is no longer Van
derbilt The Vanderbilt and Rockefel-
Ter holdings in the great railroad have
been pooled and placed in the hands of
James Stillman as trustee. Stillman
is president of the National City Bank,
the head of the Rockefellr chain of
banks, and he is also first of the Rookie
Teller lieutenants in railroad and other
investments.
At the Waldorf tonight among men
who know most of railroad and stock
affairs this is regarded as the culmina
ton of long known movement by
which the Rockefellers were gaining
control Of the keystone and the Van
derbilt system. Wall street men be-
lieve the Rockefellers have outgen-
eraled the family that has so long been
identified with the New York Central,
in accordance with the principles that
have characterized John D. Rockefeller
from the beginning of his rise. They,
however, point out that Stillman's
trusteeship of the pooled holdings
makes the Rockefellers preeminent. 1t
is understood that the holding of the
two immensely rich families are SO
nearly equal that neither cares to risk
a showdown. The fact is that nobody
is quite sure which controls the larger
amount of stock, hence the pooling
arrangement.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

other d ay there
was found in the
pocket of the coat
which he had last
worn thread and a
needle. He had ear
RTE d t h Q m so
throughout h is
long and success
full career and they
were buried with
him. TO them he
oftnn ottpi1,,,YaJ bia
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
Diamonds Stolen in New York.

New York-Mrs. Caroline Jeanette,
proprietor of the Strathmore hotel In
this city, reported to the police tonight
that diamonds valued at $4,000 had dis
appeared from her hotel.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

The Chicago Daily News has the
following from a staff CORRESPONDENT:
Japan is now thoroughly aroused to
the danger which threatens her in the
approach of the Baltic squadron. Adj
miral Togo has only four four btatle-
ships to oppose the seven the Russians
will bring against him. The long SER
vice the navy has seen since February
has seriously deteriorated the large
naval guns on board the feet. All this
constitutes a grave menace to japanese
sea supremacy. In view of the posi-
bility that the transport service may
be stopped, the japanese authorities
are accommodating vast stores in Man
churia. The Baltic fleet is expected
to reach belligrent waters about Febru-
airy !, and it is feared that it may at
once seize the island TO of Formosa as
q naval base. Formosa belongs to
Japan, and is only poorly prepared to
prevent such action on the part of Ad-
miral Rojestvensky.
According to the latest reports re.
ceived here Port Arthur is still making
good its defense.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

1t is almost impossible to believe
there was once a day when Father
thought so much of Mother he didn't
care a rap if she could cook or not.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
NEEDLE AND SPOOL OF THREAD.
The Basis Upon Which Frank Parmiee
Built a Fortune.

When Frank Parmelee, founder of a
Chicago transportation line and man
of much wealth, died in Chicago the
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
Breaking the News

"You were n long time In the far
corner of the conservatory with Mr..
Willing last evening"" suggested the
mother. What was going on?"
do you remember the occasion on
which you became engaged to papa ?"
inquired the daughter, by way Of re-
ply.
"Of course l do"'
"Then it ought not to be necessary
for you to ask any questions"
Thus gently the news was broken
that they were to have a son-ln-law.
Farmers say they cannot sell fancy
live stock at home; the neighbors pre-
fer to send to another State. and pay
more money.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
CHLOE AND THE STILE.

So s we came down the field of
/2A waving corn on Lavender Hill
20 Chloe was talking quite heroic
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14
GRAVES FURNITURE SEIZED BY
POLICE.
New Complication in Big Murder
Case.

Important developments are being
made every day by the city detectives in
the G. w. Graves murder case. Yester-
day on a search warrant sworn out be-
fore Justice r. e. Ducan by L. Harbach,
Graves furniture was taken from the
custody of his step-daughter and placed
in storage. 1t is alleged that Graves
took the furniture from L. Harbach's
store while he was there employed as
clerk.
1t is said that Graves wife knew Of
the alleged thefts and that because of
this knowledge, Graves had made threats
to Mrs. Graves that he would do her
great bodily injury or make away with
her if she did not keep her mouth shut.
Mr.. John Mulvaney, attorney for Mrs.
Graves when her action for divorce was
pending, said this morning: "Nrs. Graves
came to me several days before she was
murdered and told me that she knew
some things about Graves and that
Graves had said he would kill her if she
ever told anyone. Mrs. Graves said to
me that Graves threatened to burn the
house down and told Mrs. Graves she
might consider herself lucky if she
didn't go with the house. That was the
time advised her to get the fire insur-
|
flee she told me of the stealing of the
furniture. She said that she had said to
Mr.. Graves that she intended to tell
me and Graves had said that it would
be better for her and Mulvaney too if
she didn't tell
The grand jury will take up the
Graves case February 4th. Detective
George Yeager secured the information
which led to the recovery Of the 5000
worth of furniture which it is alleged
Graves stole from Harbach.
Mr.. Graves was confronted in his cell
yesterday by Detective Yeagers and Mr..
i. Harbach. He denied the theft of the
furniture and said that he had bought
it from bill clerk who is now deceased.
Mr.. Harbach's books, it is claimed,
show no record of the furniture having
been purchased.-Des Moines Capital.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14

Mrs. r. e. Brant who has been visit
ing at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Vanderley in this city, went
to Humeston Tuesday to visit a sister
residing in that city.
Hon. Robert Mel aull, of Garden Grove,
secretary of the Decatur County
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., was in
Leon Saturday attending a meeting Of
the officers of the company.
Elmer Lundagreen, former resident
of Eden township, who moved to Texas
couple OF years ago, came up from
Lamont yesterday to look after some
business matters in this city.
Mrs. F. NJ. Whitney, of Sargent, Neb.,
who has been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Sewers, in this city, left
Monday for Omaha, where she will visit
her sisters before returning home.
]. M. Eiker, of Decatur, who is fore
man of the grand jury, spent Sunday at
home, but returned to Leon again Mon
day, the grand jury having plenty of
work before them to keep them busy for
some days.
A. G. Merwin who has been employed
as pharmacist in a drug store at Au-
dubon, Iowa, for the past year, returned
to Leon last Friday and will visit for a
time with his sister, Mrs. w. A. Alexan-
der, in this city.
M. G. Belts, of Hamilton township,
passed through here Saturday going to
Des Moines on business. Mr.. Belts is
just recovering from a severe attack of
typhoid fever which has kept him down
for several weeks.
G. M. Ketcham and son Edgar were
passengers Saturday afternoon for Cres-
ton, where they attended big meeting
of the Railroad Mems Y. M. G. A.
There were prominent officials present
from all over the system.
John Scott, the publisher and J. f.
Carver, editor, of the Lamont Chronicle,
favored this office with a pleasant call
last Thursday while in this city looking
after their interest in the selection of
the official papers for the ensuing wear,
! d. r. Lambert, editor of the Lamont
Patriot, was in Leon last Thursday and
Friday, on business, coming up to look
after his interests in the selection of a
third official paper for the coming year
We acknowledge a very pleasant call
from Mr.. Lambert.
M. Mayer returned Friday evening
from KNOXVILLE, Mo-, where he was
visiting for few days with his
daughter, Mrs. Herbert H. Rosenthal
and the little boy which recently came
to their home. Mr.. Mayer like all first
grandpas thinks he is the finest ever.
M. Mills and wife, Of Memphis, No.
are visiting at the home of their son, G.
r. Mills, in this city. Mr.. Mills is 8
first came to this county fifty years ago
but at that time he formed very poor
impression of the country, suffering
from ague all the time he was here and
after living here for several months
pulled out in disgust.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14

B. ID. Fleet, the well known merchant
of Lamont was a business visitor in this
city Tuesday.
Col. S. Y. Harger, the genial auction
Ger from Decatur, had business in this
city Thursday.
VIM. Stuteville, who lives west of
Pleasanton, had business in this city
last Thursday.
Mrs. George L. jackson went to Davis
City Monday and made short visit
with her mother.
CHI. Jenree, of Charlton, was visiting
his father and other relatives in this
city last Friday.
Bert Teale, the we'll known business
man of Lamont, was Leon visitor in
this city Tuesday.
Chas. Newlin, of Woodland, left Mon
day for Chicago, where he will visit a
time with friends.
S. w. Wallace and wife, of LiDeville,
were visiting their many friends in this
city last Saturday.
Miss Mabel Homer, of Lamont, came
Saturday to visit few days with
friends in this city.
Member of the board of supervisors
w. l.. Edmondson, spent Sunday at his
home near Tuskeego.
J.N. Brown, of Lamont, spent couple
of days in this city on business the lat
ter part of last week.
Miss Winnie Mills returned Monday
from visit of several weeks with her
sister in Des Moines.
Mrs. r. L. Parrish and children went
to Des Moines Tuesday to visit few
days with Mr.. Parrish.
Mrs. Andrew Mccartney visited over
Sunday at Kellerton at the home of her
= sister, Mrs. Ed. Moore.
Mrs. E. n Lane was passenger
Thursday for Davis City to visit few
days with her parents.
S. Fl. Covington, the well known mer
chant of Grand River, had business il
this city last Thursday,
Misses Matte and May Owens left
Saturday for Indianola where they viii
attend Simpson College.
Miss Sadie Adair returned to Keller
ton Monday after spending few days
at her home in this city.
- Miss Hattie Phillips left Saturday fol
Helena, Mo-, where she will spend the
winter with her brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. Briggs, of Lamont
came Monday to visit a few days will
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Harris.
Capt. Garrett Gibson returned Friday
from stay of several weeks with his
son at New Hampton, Mo.
Miss Margaret Hurst returned Thurs
day from Lamont where she attended
the Walker Homer wedding.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14

Andrew Mccartney, manager of the
Leon Creamery, had business calling
him to Ottumwa last Friday.
Misses Lou and Edith Harris went to
Des Moines Tuesday to spent few
days with friends in that city.
Miss Anna Radnish, of Davis City,
came Saturday and visited a few days
with Mrs. S. Varga in this city.
A. G. Brown, of Harrisonville, Mo-,
was an over Sunday visitor in this city,
the guest of Miss Bess Cowden.
Mrs l.. Correll returned Tuesday to
her home at Ottumwa after visiting a
few days with friends in this city.
Mrs. j. o. Garner and son Glenn
returned Saturday from a few days
visit with friends at Garden Grove.
Miss Alton Hembrey, of Davis City,
came up Thursday to visit few days
at the home of J. A. Frazier in this city.
Miss Carrie Young left Tuesday for
Grand River where she will visit few
days with her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Gilreath.
Mrs. Ella Duncan returned to Clear
field Thursday after visiting few days
with relatives and friends in this city.
Miles Claver returned last Friday
from Salina, Kas., to which place he ac-
companied his mother two weeks prev
ious.
Rolla Moore, of Blythedale, spent a
couple of days at the home of his par
ents in this city the latter part of last
week.
Miss Verna Barr returned yesterday
to her home at Lamont after short
visit in this city at the home of w. Z.
Myers.
Mrs. J. A. Caster and Mrs. O. E. Hull
went to Des Moines yesterday to wits
ness the Ben Hur play at the. audi
torium.
Misses Della Burrell and Myrtle Ham
ilton, of Davis City, returned home Tues
day after short visit with friends in
this city.
| |. N. McDonough came in from Green
castle, Mo-, last Friday and spent few
days looking after business matters in
this city.
Miss Daisy Stanley returned Tuesday
to her home at Kellerton after a short
visit in this city at the home of Thos
Pension.
Mrs. T. HI. Schenck and daughters
Jennie and Willah returned Friday from
visiting few days with friends at De.
catur City.
E.G. Steward, the former proprietor
of the Bee Hive store in this city, nov
residing at Humeston, had business il
this city Friday.
Miss Minnie Miles returned to hel
home at Beaconsfeld Thursday after
spending week with her numerous
friends in this city.
Miss Cora Cochran of Lamont, passed
through Leon Friday on her way tc
Burlington where she will spend a few
weeks with friends.
J. r. Smith, one of the prominent
1 farmers of Fayette township, spent 9
couple Of days in this city on business
the first of the week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14

In. Beard spent Sunday in Osceola.
J.R. Cash had business at Decatur
Monday.
Fred E. Teale had business at Lamont
Monday.
J.W. Allen had business at Van Vert
Saturday.
Geo. A. Coe had business at GAINESVILLE
yesterday.
Miss Ethel Cruikshank was a Blockley
visitor Monday.
Postmaster Dan Anderson had bust
in this city Tuesday.
J. W. Bowman had business calling
him to Decatur Monday.
H. C. Nicholson, of Lamont, had bust
ness in this city Tuesday.
A. E. Allen, of Weldon, had business
in this city last Saturday.
Geo. f. Wolever, of Weldon, had bust
ness in this city last Friday.
S. b. Johnson returned Saturday efrom
a weeks visit in Des Moines.
Patrick Griffin, of Grand River, had
business in this city Tuesday.
S. r. Frazier, of Davis City, had bust
ness in this city last Thursday.
DR.. j. o. Woodmansee had profession
al business at Lamont Tuesday.
Clarence Gardner, of Centerville, had
business in this city last Friday.
Melvin Clum, of Lamont, was bust
ness visitor in this city Tuesday.
Bert Gardner returned Saturday from
trip to ST. Joe and Kansas City.
Attorney Lewis B. Jackson had legal
business at Davis City last Friday.
A. K. Aten, an attorney of Charlton
had business in this city yesterday.
Attorney W. B. Kelley, of Lamont, had
business in this city last Thursday.
J. W. Bledsoe, of Des Moines, was il
this city the latter part of last week.
S. L. Wood, of Davis City, was bust
ness visitor in this city last Thursday
VIII Spurrier, of Lamont, had bust
ness in Leon the fore part of the week
Harry Subway returned Friday from
few days visit with friends in Des
Moines.
E. B. McClelland returned Thursday
from a business trip to Charlton and
Osceola.
County bridge superintendent j. E
Leeper, had business in this city last
Thursday.
Mrs. Paralee Moore left Tuesday for a
few days visit with friends west of De-
catur City.
Mrs. Effie Ward returned Tuesday
from two weeks visit with friends in
Des Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14

A. N. Arney and wife, of Franklin
township, visited over Sunday at Davis
City with his son, J. V. Arney, the big
of that city.
Mrs. 7. O. Matthews and baby, fer
Minbourn, Mo-, came last Friday for
short visit at the home of Frank Mat
thews northwest of town.
Mrs. J. L. McCutchan returned Satur-
day to her home near Pleasanton after
visiting few days in this city with
her sister, Mrs. Milo Moore.
v. r. McGinnis had business before
the Supreme Court in Des Moines last
Friday and Saturday, being accompanied
to the city by his son Ralph.
Mrs. r. f. Throckmorton and children,
of Derby, came Tuesday to spend few
days in this city at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Penniwell.
S. H. Briley, one of our best demo-
cratic friends at Garden Grove, had
business in this city Saturday and Of
course called on us while in the city.
Mrs. Suel F. Shaw and baby, after a
short visit in this city with her mother,
Mrs. A. Fulton, went to Garden Grove
Monday to visit relatives few days.
Mrs. Marion f. Stookey went to Des
Moines Tuesday to spend few days
with Senator Stookey who is in attend
ance at the session of the legislature.
Dell Hilliker, of Des Moines, visited
over Sunday with his parents in this
city. He is contemplating returning to
this city to reside in the near future.
Miss Mabel Chase returned to Des
Moines Saturday to resume her studies
at college after spending the holiday
vacation with her mother in this city.
Pearl Craig who is employed as a
brakeman on the Burlington road run
ming from Charlton to st. Joe, visited
over Sunday with his parents in this
city.
Mrs. Fl. B. Matthews returned to her
home at Garden Grove Saturday after
visiting few days at the home of her
son, Frank Matthews, northwest of this
city.
Mrs. L. G. Brown returned Saturday
to her home at Grand Island, Neb., after
a pleasant visit at the home Of he1
sister, Mrs. M. v. McCleary near High
!, Point.
o. e. Grimes and wife, of Trenton
Mo-. returned home last Thursday after
spending few days in this city visit
ing his brother M. r. Grimes and other
! relatives.
Mrs. John f. Lands, who has been
! visiting for short time in this city at
| the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer
Harris, returned Monday to her home at
Westerville.
Harvey A. Axes, one Of our good
young farmers Of west of town, was in
Monday renewing his subscription to
THE REPORTER and ST. Louis Republic
the coming year.
4 Port Bowsher returned Wednesday ol
last week to Macon, Mo-, to resume his
studies at the Blees Military Academy
after spending the holidays with his
father in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14
Eastern Star Instituted.

Mrs Emma Fields, of Creston, deputy
Grant Matron of Eighth district Eastern
Star, came to Leon last Thursday and
duly instituted the recently organized
Eastern Star lodge in this city and in
stalled the following officers:
W. M.-Mrs. Jessie Woodland.
w. P.-Horace Farquhar.
A. Margaret Brown.
ecy.-Margaret Hurst.
: Treas.-Mrs. Sallie Varga.
Cond.- Henrietta Vogt.
Asst Cond.-Mrs. Ruby Ellinwood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14
Manager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady gentleman to manage business
in this county and adjoining territory for we'll and
fayorably known house of solid financial standing
$4,000 straight cash salary and expenses paid each
Monday by check direct from headquarters Ex-
pense money advanced; position permanent. Address
Manager, $40 Monon Bldg, Chicago, III. 1916
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14

have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
and or merchandise
20-tf IN. McDoNoUGH, LEON, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14
Pneumonia and La Grippe.

Coughs cured quickly by Foley's
Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes. T..
P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-01-14

Andrew Mccartney, manager of the
Leon Creamery, had business calling
him to Ottumwa last Friday.