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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
THEY ARE LAID forrest
A Number of Decatur County People
Who Have to The Great Beyond
During the Past Week.
Mrs. Ella N Carmean Bowsher

| There was a shadow Of gloom cast
over the entire city Monday morning
when it was learned that Mrs. James r..
Bowsher had passed away. For several
weeks she had been lowering on the
brink, her life being sustained by a
slender thread.
Ella M. Carmean was born in Medi-
apolis, Iowa, March 18, 1872, being at
the time of her death 80 years and 1
month of age. When she was quite
small her parents removed to Leon, and
here her whole life has been spent.
She was united in marriage with Mr..
James r. Bowsher in this city on
December 6, 1899, and there was no
happier couple in the whole world than
they have been. For number of years
the deceased had been a sufferer from
rheumatism and she had gone with her
husband to various places in the hope of
securing relief, including long trip to
California and an extended stay at Hot
Springs, S. D., but it was all to no avail
and the decease seemed to slowly sap
her life away.
Mrs. Bowsher was a warm favorite
among all her aequaintances and es-
pecially with the ladies of the Amicitia
Club, of which she was charter mem
Der and always took great interest in
the clubs work. At an early age she
united with the Leon Presbyterian
church and was an active and consist
ent member.
The funeral services were held at the
family residence on Tuesday, her body
lying in state from a. m. to p. m. and
from to p. m. From to 2 p. m.
there were private services held at
tended only by the family and few
very intimate friends, conducted by
Rev. Montgomery, pastor Of the Pres
byterian church, the Presbyterian choir
having charge Of the music. At the
conclusion of the services the ladies of
the Amicitia club took charge, tenderly
placing her body in the beautiful casket,
and members of the club acted as pail
bearers, the interment being in the
Leon cemetery. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful, entirely
covering the casket. The Amicitia club
had also prepared the grave, which was
beautifully lined with white.
A loving and atfectionate husband, the
aged mother and two brothers are left
to mourn the death of the wife, daughter
and sister, to whom the sincere sym
pathy of the entire community is ex-
tended.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Wrestling Match.

The postponed wrestling match be-
tween James H. Alldredge, of Leon, and
O. w. Shefford, the California wrestler,
will be pulled off at Van Werden's opera
house in Leon on Saturday night, April
30th. This match will be different one
from any heretofore held in this city as
regards the terms, Alldredge agreeing
to'throw Shefford six times in an hour of
actual wrestling time, which means that
be- must average a fall once every ton
minutes for an hour. Shefford only
weighs 140 pounds but is one of the
best wrestlers for his weight in the
country, and Alldredge will have his
hands full to win the match under the
terms. The admission for the match has
been placed at so cents for reserved
seats and 95 cents for general admission.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
4 New York Instructs for Parker.

At the democratic state convention
held at Albany, N. Y, Monday, the dele
gates to the national convention were
instructed to cast New York's 7S votes
for Judge Alton B. Parker, for president,
the motion carrying by vote of 3O1 to
149. The Tammany organization which
was opposing Parker was treated lib
orally, being allowed to name one dele
gate at large, an alternate, and one OF
the two electors at large. The New
York democrats are very enthusiastic
for Parker and claim he will be nominat-
ed at the national convention and elect
ed president in November.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Mrs. Ladu Glasco.

Carrie A. Hill was born in Decatur
county, Iowa, June IL, 1881, and died in
Davis City, April II, 1904, being %
years, 9 months and 16 days old.
On Feb. IS, 1901, the deceased was
united in marriage to Mr.. Ladd Glasco
in Pulaski county, Mo. To this union
was born one child, girl named Verta.
Mrs. Glasco was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Hill. Several years
ago her mother proceeded her to the
Great Beyond, her father still resides in
Davis City. Mrs. Glasco early in life
united with the Baptist church of which
she remained a consistent member until
her death. Funeral services were con-
Quoted at her late home in Davis City,
April 18th by Rev. l. N. Woodard, of
Leon, and the body was laid to rest in
the Davis City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Stone VS.. Brick.

We can furnish you first class grade
OF building stone that can be delivered
in Leon or any point in the county, for
far less than brick will cost. And all
must agree that for foundations and
work of that class, stone is great deal
the best. We will now be in condition
to furnish first class grade of crushed
stone OF different sizes. We can ship
you first-class building sand at any
time.
LRDcERwooD & SHARP STONE AND SAND
Co.' Dehalp, Iowa. 35-ti
For Oklahoma realty write or call OF
=. b. Jordan Enid, 0. T. formerly on
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
J. c. Eoyer.

J. G. Boyer, one Of the Oldest residents
OF Eden township, died at his home
few miles south of Leon Monday morn
ing, after an illness of little over a
week with pneumonia. The deceased
was member of Co. B., 10Th Iowa In
fantry, and was buried with military
honors by the G. A. r. Post of Leon.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon
conducted by Rev. Woodard of the Leon
NJ E. church, interment being in the
Leon cemetery,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Real Estate Transfers


The following are the most important;
real estate transfers as reported by
Stephen Varga from April 5th, to April
18th, 1904.
Newt Judd to John and Hannah
G. Ross, land in Decatur. ......S 1000
w. A. Martin ct al, to Charles e.
Martin, land in New Buda.......... 5000
w. r. Blair to b. G.. and Alice
Murry, lots in Van Vert ........ 275
Mahala j. Clay to Vim. Clay, land
in Grand River ..:-.......... 1900
Mary r. Tharp to Emma Field, lots
in Leon ............,.... 1000
J. II. Johnson to George W. john
son, so acres in Morgan ........ 1000
James Henry Johnston to Matte
p. Johnston, lots in Leon n......... 1000
Matte E. Johnston to J. H. Johns
ton, land in Woodland ... 14OO
Ella Allen and Eta Brenizer, to
w. H. and Clara McElroy, 24Q
acres in Burreu ................. 6OOl
]. M. Brown to James Henry
Johnston, lots in Leon ........... 900
George S. Renner to Perry E. and
Rosy Cochran, lots in Decatur $50
r. L. Barrett to ]. E. Leeper, SO
acres in Hamilton .... 1000
George F. Wolever to John d.
Abercrombie, lots in Weldon 1000
Sam L. Darrow to Alfred S. Bow
man, lots in Leon ....................... 425
Lurinda Crofford to Mary B.
Peterson, lots in Lamont 1000
Francis M. Cummins to A. j. Cum
mins 40 acres in Decatur ........... 1900
G. M. Axes to M. L. Swearingen,
80 acres in Franklin ........... 1000
w. B. Gilreath to W. r. Williams
and sen, 80 acres in Richland... 1900
James Martin to Bert Teale, land
in Fayette 250O
c. j. Warrington to Fl. J. Cleary,
lots in Lamont i...................... 200
r. A. Sigler to John A. Stout, lots
in Leon ........................... $50
Lewis Johnson to L. e. Johnson,
lots in Leon ............. 500
Eliza ]. Shepard to O. B. Creal,
lots in Decatur ................... 1000.
w. II. Jenkins to Geo. w. Lefollett
lots in Leon 1900
| VIM. Woodland to Leroy and Lu-
| berta Shelton, lots in Decatur
City ........... ................. a3s
Bert Q. Norman to Isaac N. and
| Nora P. Brown, lots in Terre
dduUo Observation-Disclosures. ............ 5UU
! w. M. Steer ct al, to B. G. Kimble
| Lumber Co., lots in Van Vert. 1000
Oscar Judd to G. r. Goble, land in
Burrell .... ......,............... 1925
Stephen Varga to w. r. and M. E.
| Clark, lots in Leon ......... 500
Mary A. Parker to L. F. Gates, lots
IN 500
o. e. Hukill to James Cole, land in
Richiand ..--....................... 600
/ !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

The increase in the amount of taxes
collected for the first quarter of this
year arises from two sources, the delin-
quent road tax, and the fact that the
real estate valuation last year, the tax
on which is collected this year, was in
creased on an average of 20 per cent.
Treasurer Young says while the total
tax collected this year is larger than
last spring, but he has issued a consider
able less number of receipts this year
than last year for the same period.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
One Lady's Recommendation Sold
Fifty Boxes of Chamberlaln's
Stomach and Liver Tablets.

have, believe, sold fifty boxes OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tab
let's on the recommendation of one lady
here, who first bought box of them
about q year ago. She never tires OF
telling her neighbors and friends about
the good qualities of these tablets.-P
M. SHORE, Druggist, Rochester, Ind. The
pleasant purgative effect of these tab
let's makes them favorite with ladies
Everywhere. For sale by L. P. Var
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Walter Sellers.

Walter Sellers died on Saturday
morning April 16, 1904, at the residence
OF John Sellers, aged 26 years and IL
months. The deceased leaves his father
and mother, five brothers and four
sisters and many friends to mourn his
death. The interment was made in the
Elk Chapel cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

WANTED-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS PERSONS
in each state to travel for house established eleven
years and with large capital, to call upon mer-
chants and agents for successful and profitable line
Permanent engagement. Weekly cash salary Of 1924
and all travelling expenses and hotel bills advanced
In cash each week Experience not essential. Mem
Gon reference and enclose self-addressed envelope
THE NATIONAL, 1872 Dearborn St., Chicago. 2a-l3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Worlds Fair and Louisiana
chase Exposition.

Season tickets on sale April 10Th to
Nov. 18th. Rate $3.50.
60 day tickets on sale April 25th to
Nov. Goth. Rate $12.75.
10 day tickets on sale April 9th to
Nov. 30th. Rate $11.50.
G. M. KETcHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Chri1tlan Church Services,

The usual preaching services at the
Christian church morning and evening
ny the pastor. The Bible school hour is
10 a. m. Junior G. e. at 2:3O p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

From Treasurer Young's monthly re-
port we glcan the following statement
Of the tax collections of the first three
months of this year as compared with
the same period last year;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
License to Wed.
Notice.

We have secured the services of a
competent timer and are prepared to
do all kinds of timing, roofing, gutter
work and general repairing.
30-lt B. w. KELLER & Co
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

Allen Ramsey, Long Creek.
]. e. Ownby, Decatur.
L. j. Barr, Fayette.
J. M. Howell, New Buda.
NJ. Griffin, Eden.
G. w. Hoffman, Center.
G. w. Baker, Leon.
j. D. Burns, Garden Grove.
Z M. Woodland, Leon.
The reports of the committees on con-
gressional and judicial delegates was on
motion adopted.
On motion the convention then an
journed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

Large, pure bred Barred Plymouth
Rocks, (Hawkin's strain) good layers.
Eggs 81 per 15. MRS. H. r. BOYD,
35-2t* TiHgley, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES.
E. J. Sankey, Leon.
]. w. Mclaughlin, Decatur.
Henry Rauch, Burrell.
G. Fl. Brown, Morgan.
W. L. Edmondson, Bloomington.
Patrick Griffin, Richland.
Henry S. Miller, Franklin.
S. H. Coin, Long Creek.
James Ownby, Decatur.
George w. Wadsworth, Center.
JUDICIAL DELEGATES.
S. ii. Covington, Richland.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-08-20
TAKE OUT A POLICY

To-day and know your heart you've done your duty to
hose you have to provide for.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-08-20
Official Corruption
In Tishomingo Land Office VIII
Give Rise TO Z Prosecution.

Washington, Aug. I9. -Prosecu-
tions probably will grow out Of the
disclosures in connection with the
irregularities in the Tishomingo
land office. This morning Judge
Thomas Ryan, acting secretary Of
the interior, directed Frank Conser
"a special agent TO start at once for
Tishomingo and take charge Of the
investigation now in progress by
members Of the Dawes commission
and TO obtain all the facts. with
view to placing the evidence Of vic
lation Of the law in the hands Of
the United States district attorney
for the Chickasaw district Of the
Indian Territory. Mr.. Conser will
leave for Tishomingo this after
noon.
Judge Ryan has also directed
Tams Bixby chairman of the Dawes
commission, TO accept the resigna-
ton of c. X. McDavitt, the clerk
of the land office, who was suspend
ed by the interior department pend
ing thennyestigation of the charges
that he had sold to outsiders, be-
lieved 10 be land attorneys inform-
alton concerning land selections,
and the removal Of disabilities from
allottees. The interior department
this morning received from Mr..
Breckenridge, a commissioner,
telegram stating that Mr. Bing-
ham the attorney who filed some Of
the charges against McDavitt and
other clerks in the land office, had
fed from the Indian Territory TO
avoid giving further testimony.
Judge Ryan stated that Bingh9,a3HYa. 4
90 if Mr.. Conser hnds that Il
testimony is necessary.
"If the charges againt McDavitt
and others are substantiated in the
investigation by Mr.. Conser, We
will proceed against them crimln
ally" said Judge Ryan. The re
ports from Tishomingo that th'
probing has qeen stopped because
the charges could not be SUSTAINED
are without foundation. A search
ing inquiry will be made
Mr.. Conser is regarded here q
one of the most efficient specie
agents in the Indian service
He was IL charge of the Osag
reservation from the time Q. a
Mitcher, the Usage agent was r'
moved until Captain Frantz w
made agent of that reservation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01
HANG. TOMORROW
Charles C. GU alg Death
PGfg|ty.
MURDERED LEILA PAGE LAST MARCH
Condemned Man Appears to Be In
different and Is Displaying Very
Great Nerve.
MURDERED LEILA PAGE LAST MARCH

Tomorrow is the date set for the
execution of Charles Clark, the Olym-
pia murderer. and unless something
intervenes between tonight and the
break of day tomorrow, he will pay the
penalty of his crime at the state peni-
tertiary. Everything is in readiness
for the hanging, which will take place
shortly after daylight in the morning.
The gallows have been erected in the
northeast corner of the prison en-
closure and Warden Dryden has COM
pleted all the details for the execution.
Last March Clark killed Leila Page,
a sporting woman, in a room at Olym-
pia, by cutting her throat and then
crushing her skull with an axe. He
was arrested. tried in the superior
court and found guilty of murder in
the first degree. He appealed his case
to the state supreme court and that
tribunal sustained the proceedings in
the lower court. He was then sem
fenced to be hanged at the state pen
itentiary on September 2, 1904. He
was received at the prison June %,
1904, and since that time has been kept
in a cell. where he has been constantly
guarded Several days ago petitions
were circulated in Olympia for sigma
lures, which were presented to Gov
ernor Mcbride asking him to commute
the sentence to life imprisonment.
This was heard today and as Warden
Dryden had not received any further
instructions up to o'clock this af-
ternoon, it is supposed that the gov
ernor has refused to interfere with
carrying out the sentence of the court.
Since his incarceration in the peni
tertiary Clark has been a good pris-
oner and has not caused the prison
officials any trouble. Although he has
known for some time that he would
be hanged tomorrow the fact has not
seemed to cause him any uneasiness.
On the other hand he has been very
nervy, and it is expected that he will
meet his fate bravely.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01
Appraisers Adopt a Plan for
Assessment.
PRELIMINARY MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT
They Expect to Make Report to the
City Council Next Tuesday
Night.

City Assessor r J. Bergman, City
Surveyor John B. Wilson, Harry H.
Turner, president of the Walla Walla
Commercial club, and George Smell,
who were appointed by Mayor Hunt to
appraise the property within the
street paving district, held a prelimin-
airy meeting last night. After the sub
ject had been thoroughly discussed, a
plan for taking up the work was
adopted, and the appraisers will begin
on their task at once.
In speaking of the subject this morn
ing one of the appraisers said: I'VE
have agreed upon a plan of making the
assessment and the board of apprais-
ers feel satisfied that they will be able
to appOrtiOn the expense Of the i'm
provement so that all the property
owners will be satisfied. While it will
be a hard task and will occupy much
time we hope to have the report ready
to submit to the city council at it's
meeting next Tuesday night 1t was
decided by the appraisers last night
that the plan to be carried out will be
withheld from the public until the re-
port is ready for the council. This
action was not taken for the purpose
of keeping the property owners in the
dark, but we believed that it would be
better to do the work and then if it
did not prove satisfactory to the cOun-
Gil and a majority of the property
owners, they could take some other
course We believe that we can make
a report that will result in an equit-
able distribution of the expense
The Barber Asphalt company mas
completed the work of laying the first
course of the crushed rock on Alder
street. between Third and Fourth, and
the force is now at work on the block
between Second and Third. The plac-
ing of the asphalt will be commenced
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01
Brief Local News

Charles Johnson of Athena was
taken to the Walla Walla hospital yes
terday for medical attention.
Miss Flora Spangler, a former stu
dent at Whitman college, died yester-
day at Ritzville, from tuberculosis.
Joseph G.. Cutler, treasurer Of the w.
& C. R., who was operated upon for
appendicitis several weeks ago, is i'm
proving rapidly and was able to ride
about the city in buggy today.
A lace curtain hanging at one of the
windows in the lodging house conduct
ed by Mrs. Dillon in the Stone & Slime
building on Main street, caught fire
today from a lighted cigarette and the
entire department answered to gem
era1 alarm. The fire was eXtinguished
without the aid of the firemen by sew
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01
eral Of the roomers in the building.
The damage was light.


The damage was light.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Lindsay have re-
turnel from their camp in the noun
in health.
A small blaze was created this af-
ternoon by some one accidentally
dropping a lighted match on the avn
ing in front of the Golden Rule de-
partment store. 1t was put out by
the men working on the street.
w. H. Bernhard, a converted Jew
and a missionary to mis- own people,
will speak at the Wilbur Memorial
church next Sunday. September 4. at
p. m. Mr.. Bernhard spoke in this
city p years ago and was a great
friend of Father Wilbur.
F. J. McGovern and wife of Baker
City arrived in Walla Walla yester-
day. They will make their home here.
Mr.. McGovern has accepted posi-
iton as travelling salesman for the Es-
derts Furniture company of this city.
The Statesman erred a few evenings
ago in stating that local dealers had
reduced the price of four foot wood to
IS per cord The statement should
have been that a local dealer had made
the reduction in order to work off
large supply on hand.
Mrs William Van De Water yes
terday received a telegram from Min
neapOlis, announcing the death of her
father, John r. Kemmitt, after a ling
ering illness of Bright's disease. Mrs.
Van De Water paid her father a visit
during June and at that time he was
very ill.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01
next week. Excavations were COM
menced this morning on Main street
from Fifth to Sixth.
Personal Mention

Mrs. Frank L. Phelps of Freewater
is in the cit ytoday.
W. w. Maxwell left this morning for
his ranch near Touchet.
Mort Howe returned to the city last
night after weeks absence.
Mrs. w. H. Babcock and daughters
returned from the coast this morning.
Eugene A. Hunt will leave the first
Of next week for Boston to attend
school.
Edward Chittenden is in the city
today from his ranch in Franklin
county
Mrs. Edwin l.. Brunton. who has
been spending the summer near Dixie,
returned home last evening.
Mrs. Archer D. Balderstone and
children have returned from Seattle
where they have been visiting.
Arthur E. Boyer, of New York. is in
the city visiting with mis- brother,
Captain John E. Boyer.
the city. She has been spending the
summer with Professor Brown and
his family in the mountains
Albert Chittenden left last night for
Berkeley, Cal, to attend school. He
will take a course in the law depart
ment.
Miss Annie Painter and Miss Bes-
sic Painter have returned from Fish
Lake where they spent their summer
vacation.
Judge and Mrs. B. L. Sharpstein re-
turned this morning from Long Beach
where they have been for several
weeks.
Antoine Manlig. teacher of the Rus
sell creek school, returned yesterday
from Washtucna, where he has been
spending his vacation.
Mrs William Smith and daughter
Ruth, who have been visiting at Ia
coma and the beach for several weeks
returned home yesterday.
Miss Jane Rogers, one of the teach
ers in the Walla Walla public schools,
has returned from WaitSburg where
she has been visiting her parents.
Miss Rose DOvelI. principal of the
Walla Walla nigh school, returned yes
terday from Berkeley, Cal, where she
has been attending the summer svnool
of the University of California.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the trustees
of the Walla Walla public library for
the erection of a library building and
a not water heating plant therefor
(separate bids) and opened on Sep
TENDER Is, 1904, at o'clock p. m. at the
public library rooms. Plans and speci-
fications may be seen at the office Of
give full particulars.
T. G.. ELLIOTT, Sec'y.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

For the finest OF refrigerated meats
go to one of Augustavo Bros markets
20 East Main street or the Third
street market. Prompt service always.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

The kindergarten and Primary
school will reopen September 9Th.
MISS GREGORY,
Kindergarten.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

Pies, cakes, bread. confectionery
Main, Prendergast's old stand.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

Come in and see our new fall and
winter suiting. trouserings and over
coatings. Rock, the tailor, Jones build
ing. Second street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

]. w. Cookery, licensed embalmel
md undertaken. Babcock block. ~
First street. Tele. Main 379.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

I'D TIT knowing what 1t was to suffer
L ASc6. I will give FREE OF CHARGE
to any afflicted, positive cure for Eczema Salt
Rheun. Erysipelas, Piles and skin diseaseF,
Instant relief. Don't suffer longer, Write r. W
WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Ave-, New York.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

Liverpool wheat and corn opened Il
higher; wheat closed Is higher; corr
IS to 70 higher.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

Call at Stanleys music house for
good planes and organs.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-01

The best hay and grain on the mar
ket at Alheit's feed mill.