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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03
A TEXAS WONDER
Halls Great Discovery

One small bottle of the Texas Wonder
Halls Great Discovery, cures all kidney
and bladder troubles, removes gravel,
cures diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all ir-
Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder,
in both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles in children. If not sold by
your druggist, will be sent by mail on
receipt of 81. One small bottle is two
months treatment, and will cure any
case above mentioned. DR.. E. w. Hall,
sole manufacturer, P. O. Box 500, st.
Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold
by all druggists. w. c. Stempel & Co.
Read This.
Rushville, ILL.,, Aug. u, 1sol.-This is to certify
that have been cured of kidney and bladder trouble
by the of one bottle of the Texas Wonder, Halls
Great Discovery. can say it is the best and cheap
est medicine ever used. can recommend it tolthe
public. Yours truly, w. w. Wincheil
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03
Supposed Burglar Arrested.

Constable Willard MARYLAND, of Mer-
fesr, was at Lineville few days since
ana interviewed the victims of the
burg1Stfes and robberies committed at
this place on the night of April 23d.
last, claiming that he had strong evil
dence pointing to- the guilt of young
man who formerly lived at Mercer by
the name of Frank Hutchinson, and that
ii reasonable reward was offered it
might lead to the arrest and conviction
OF the man. Messrs. A. L. Rockhold, G.
W. Hutchinson, T. ]. and Dunk Loyett.
whose homes have been entered by the
bold robber on the night above referred
to, and others, joined together and offer
ed a reward of $3.50 for the arrest and
conviction of the robber. EARLY this !
week Constable MARYLAND received
news thatsHutchinson was under arrest
at Omaha for robberies similar to the
ones committed at Lineville and immed-
lately went to Omaha and identified the
prisoner as the Hutchinson formerly at
Mercer. The authorities of Omaha, at
the instigation of Constable MARYLAND,
telegraphed Miss Fay Rockhold, of this
place to come to Omaha at once to see
If she could identify the prisoner as the
man who burglarized the Rockhold resi-
dence in Lineville last April, as she had
good opportunity on that occasion to
note the appearance of the man. She
took the train Tuesday afternoon for
Omaha and it is hoped that she will find
that the authorities of that city have
the right man in custody. Mr.. Mark
land is deserving of much credit for
running down the clew whether it leads
to the discovery of the Lineville robber
or not.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03
To the Taxpayers of Decatur County.

To the Taxpayers of Decatur County
The following table showing the condition of the
Decatur county treasurer at the January settlement
1904, is self explanatory. The report having been
circulated that the bridge fund is overdrawn to the
amount of twenty thousand is erroneous and unjust
as shown by the table, The bridge fund overdrawn
five thousand fifty -four and 59-l00 dollars at the
January settlement In 1904 There were built in 1903
two large bridges Grand River each 12O-foot
span at cost of about the amount of the bridge
indebtedness. Had not these bridges been built the
Indebtedness of the bridge fund which has been over
drawn for number of years would have been iquidat
ed January l. 1908 this fund was overdrawn 49, To-
January l, 1902, $36s4.21 The total amount of all
funds on hand January l, 1904 was $18,44l95; Jan
uary !, 1903 $21,s6s35. This makes difference
of $352640 and includes all the heavy criminal cost
in the past two years. Respectfully,
J.F GILL,
County Auditor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03
BOARD PROCEEDINGS


Wednesday, January 10, 1904
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Members all present.
Minutes of Tuesdays proceedings read and ap
proved
The board continued the settlement with the Treas
urer by comparing the Auditors account of temper
airy and permanent school fund with Treasurers cash
ledger and compared all warrants issued since June
l, 1903, with Treasurer's register OF same
They also checked the Treasurers monthly report
OF collections with his cash ledger which was found
correct and after careful exainnat OF all accounts
OF moneys received and all vouchers for moneys dis
bursed, they find all moneys received by the Treas
urer fully and satisfactorily accounted for.
The present condition Of the severa funds is found
in table on this page
AT six o'clock the board adjourned to meet Thurs
day morning at eight o'clock.
Attest:
J.F. GILL, CIV BARR,
County Auditor. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03
More Riots

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss of sleep, ner-
vous tension will be followed by utter
collapse, unless reliable remedy is
Immediately employed. There's nothing
so efficient to cure disorders of the
liver or kidneys as Electric Bitters.
It's a wonderful tonic an effective
nervine and the greatest all around
medicine for run down systems. 1t dis
pels nervousness, rheumatism and
neuralgia and expels malaria germs.
Only SOC, and satisfaction guaranteed
by L. P. Van Werden, druggist.
For SALE-Small house and four lots
l.. IN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03
1t saved his lea

P. A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ga, suf-
fered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles,
it's the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25cts. Sold by L. P.
Van Werden, Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Prof. Eli Hutchinson, county superin-
tendent, had business here with our
schools the latter part of last week.
The Prof. made this office pleasant call
and we are proud to find him so genial
and pleasant a young man. This is the
Prof.'s first term, having been inducted
in office the first Of the year. We be-
lieve the majority Of the voters Of
"grand old Decatur have made no mis-
take in selecting him. -Pleasanton In
dex.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Quite number Of our people are los
ing hogs from an ailment of the kidneys
as it is supposed. 1t seems they droop
around for few days and finally get
past navigating and die. VIM. Clawson
has lost seven, J. M. Southland one, Shri-
yer & Krouch seventeen, L. L. Smith
one, and J. H. Howell two.-Allerton
News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

r. N. Leeper has bought the Tong
farm of A. L. Mark and will move on it
in few days. We had not figured on
Robert buying Missouri dirt; however,
he comes into possession of one of the
best farms in Lindley township. They
will rent their property here in town.
We have not learned whether this will
take him from his bridge work or not
PleasantonsIndex.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

An agreeable surprise, in the form of
a farewell reception was rendered Mrs.
Anna Woodbury. Wednesday evening,
after prayer meeting by the members of
the Presbyterian church. Mrs. A. w.
Stearns threw open her home in true
hospitality and the guests spent a
pleasant evening. AS an appreciation
of her musical services in the church as
well as a token of the highest esteem
with which she is regarded, Mrs. Wood
bury was presented with purse of
about twenty-five dollars. She leaves
here Friday for Des Moines, thence to
Los Angeles, CAL, where she will make
her home with her brother, Duncan
Chamberlin. Mrs. Woodbury. has host
of friends here who deeply regret her
departure, but wish her a safe and
happy trip, and a successful future in
her new abode.-Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

II owe my whole life to Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered my
body. l seemed beyond cure. B. B. B.
has made me perfectly we'll woman"
Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Berville, Mich.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, SO cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Reconstructs your whole body, makes
rich red blood. Drives out impurities
that have collected during the winter.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is a
family tonic. IS cents. Tea or tablets.
w. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

A household necessity-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. Heals burns, cuts, wounds
of any sort; cures sore throat, Group,
catarrh, asthma; never fails.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Mr.. Frank Ellis, who has recently
been living at Mt. Pleasant, returned to
Mt. Ayr on last Friday morning. He
will make his home with his daughter,
Mrs. Mary e. Roger. Mr.. Ellis spent
many years Of his life in Mt. Ayr and
was we'll known as the landlord of the
Ellis House. 1t was the leading hotel
and was well patronized. 1t was locat-
ed east Of the Dunning bank building
and went up in flames many years ago.
Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Geo. w. Shoemaker circulated . sub
scription paper this week and has al
ready raised over $1,000 to be expended
in prospecting for coal in this vicinity.
1t is the consensus of opinion that coal
underlies this section and it is to be
hoped that the drilling will unfold vein
of value far beyond expectations
Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

This spring you will need a nerve
food, one that will cleanse and recon-
struct your nerve centers and wasted
energies. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will do it. IS cents. Tea or tablets.
w. c. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Gather the roses of health for your
cheeks,
While the parks are shining with dew.
Get out in the morning early and bright
By taking Tocky Mountain Tea at night.
w. G. STEMPEL & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

The wolf hunt came off Wednesday as
was advertised and they succeeded in
killing one wolf. There were many
more the ring but it was impossible to
keep the men in line and they escaped.
The one killed was big dog wolf. The
men present marched between two
horses and were counted and there were
five hundred. There was hunt last
Thursday but not enough men were
present and they did not get any but
saw several. The intention now is to
have another hunt a week from next
Friday, March 18th. The hunt will be
conducted under the same regulations
but the lines will be changed somewhat,
the roundup being just south of Luke
Scott's house in meadow on the creek.
Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-03-03

Total on hand all funds, sls,441 IS.
sOverdrawn.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

The first bale of cotton of the
season from st. Mary parish and
the first bale ginned this season
in Iberia parish was put up yes
terday at the new gin of Shelby
and Scharff at Hubertville. The
bale weighed 45O pounds and will
class as middling. This cotton
was raised by Mrs. J. L. Darraugh
on her Justine plantation in st.
Mary parish. Mr.. Fl. Shelby
Sanders will have the first bale
for Iberia parish ginned to-day
from his Bayside plantation
Jeanerette Herald.
Both the above plantations, in
years past, grew nothing but cane.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27
DON'T BE CHAINED TO
OLD 1DEAsE Buy a home
with the rentlpshey.
iberia Building Association

Hon. j. @. Akers and son,
Clark, arrived home yesterday
from Marlin, Texas, where Mr..
Akers has been taking the baths
of the artesian springs for rheu.
matism. These waters gave him
great relief, in fact he is almost
cured. A few days before be
started for home Mr.. Akers tele
graphed his wife to send to the
express Office and get a valuable
package that awaited her there.
Mrs. Akeres sent in great haste
and on opening the package found
the two canes with which Mr.
Akers was supporting himself
when he left home. e.-Jeanerette
Herald.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27
Endorses Mouton.

The following resolutions were
passed by the Acadia Bar associa-
ton:
Whereas, Honorable Julian
Mouton is candidate for election
as Circuit Judge, for the First
Circuit Court of Appeals;
Be 1t Resolved, That the bar of
the Parish of Acadia, realizing the
eminent ability, fitness and up.
rightness of Judge Julian MoutOn,
as evidenced by his past record
on the Circuit bench of this Cir
cult, recommend the endorsement
of his candidacy before the Demo-
cratic primaries, for the Judge.
ship of the First District of the
First Circuit Court of Appeal.
Be it Further Resolved, That
the members of this bar hereby
endorse his candidacy. and pledge
their support in securing his elec
ton in the Democratic primaries
and as we'll as in the general elec.
tion, as the nominee of the Dem
0cratic party.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27
The La. Northwestern R. r.

A Telegram from Gibsland, La.
of recent date says:
Messrs. Whitney and Whisner,
accompanied by Major Beardsley
and other managers of the Louisi
ana Northwestern Railroad, went
to NatchitOches this evening.
1t is understood Messrs. Whit.
ney and Whisner are to be stock.
holders in the extension of the
Louisiana Northwestern Railroad
from NatchitOches to Crowley
and jennings.
The extension of this road to
Crowley and Jennings will give
this section one of the best con-
nected railroad systems in the
state. 1t is hoped the road will
be put through at once. There
have been so many extensions of
Mr.. Beardsly's road on paper that
we would be very glad to see some
move that means something
Crowley Rice Belt News.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

THEY WOULD NOT WAIT
until September first, more than
so students have enrolled in the
Tyler Commercial College at Tyler,
Texas, in the past 20 days; hun
dreds will be in in September. If
you have not seen their catalogue,
write for one.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27
franklin Notes

Our confrere, the Franklin
Watchman, has the following
items of interest to the readers of
the Iberian:
Mrs. A. J. Delahoussays is Wis
iting relatives in New iberia.
Miss Effie johnson has returned
from New Iberia, accompanied by
her friend Miss Mabel Chargois.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

The following nomination certi
ficates have been filed with the
secretary of state, says the Baton
Rouge Times:-
Nineteenth judicial district
For Judge, James Seymore; for
district attorney, Edwin Brous.
sard.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

Thibodeaux will expend $500
or more on a carnival parade next
year. Preparations to that end
are underway.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1904.

celpt. With this receipt, his cot
ton protected against exposure to
weather and against loss by fire,
he can 60 to any bank and borrow
money to meet his needs.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

Work has commenced at Gibson
on the new railroad. Morgan
City Rural Topics.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

you own a home.
Iberia Building Association
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

Everyone is complaining of the
heat this week.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

The Smart Set magazine will
ente rtain you.
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

Is it not barely possible that,
because Lake Charles is not in
this 'dear' the American sees no
reason for enthusingi There are
other jewels besides consistency
Persistency has accomplished
much and has won renown time
and again in the past. If the
Colonel has accomplished "anoth-
er 250-yard extension" by the
persistency of effort, may he not
in time accomplish a ''connection"!
The weekly Iberian., 1904-08-27

Our esteemed contemporary,
Lake Charles American, remarks:
"The announcement that Colonel
Beardsely has acquired enough
money to make another 25O-yard
extension Of his justly celebrated
road fails to create any enthusiasm
in Crowley, although Jennings
still deludes herself with false
hopes. The trouble with the busi-
ness of building new railroads
nowadays, is the growing tenden
cy on the part of the ax.paying
public to let the railroad promo.
ters furnish their own money"
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-06-22

They run ut tut speed tordrd the house.
eyes fell upon II small sloop rapidly
disappearing down the river under full
sail IN the fresh breeze which had
sprung up. She was too far away now
TO make out any details in the moon-
light. but the sight WAS somewhat un-
usual and alarming. he scarcely knew
why.
Il got dem tied safe. Mars EiIry.'
called out the voice of the boy from
the road.
".Ali right. Dick. We will leave this
one here and try to find out what's
wrong. You follow me and keep the
pistols ready"
"Yes. mars: I got dem" The man
was brave enough in the presence of
open danger. 1t was only the spiritual
he feared.
They had scarcely gone ten PAGES
farther toward the path when at the
foot of it they stumbled over another
body.
Here Is another one. What does it
meanf See who ii is. Dick"
The groom. mastering his Instructive
aversion. bent down obediently and,
lifting the face. peered into it. 1t was
lighter here. and he recognized it at
once.
Hits Mars Blndgett. de Runners
old sojuh man. Him got a bullet hole
in de fohaid. sub. Him a daid man
sholy. an beah is his gun by his ham,"
he said In an awestrucl whisper.
"Blodgett, Heavens. 1t can't be-"
YES. sub: it's him. an dere's anoder
one ober dab. See. suh." lie laid his
hand upon another body in the same
uniform as the first one. This man
groaned slightly.
dis ones not daid yet" said Dick
excitcdly. He been hit ober de haid.
his face all bloody. oh. Mars ni'ry.
dem raidahs you done tell me bout
dat one by de riber on de waf an den
hit dis one wild his musket. an den Gey
done shoot Mars Blodgett. Oh. Mars
Hirry. les yet out oh heah.'
Talbot saw II all now-the slow and
steal'hy approach of the boat from the
little sloop out In the river ct had dis.
appeared ronad the bend. he noticedl.
Blodgett's quiet watch at the foot Of
the path. the approach of the men.
Blodgett's challenge, the first one shot
dead rs he came up. the pistol shot
which missed him. the rush of the men
ut the lndomitab,e old soldier. the near
est one struck down from the blow of
the dubbed musket OF the sturdy old
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-06-22
ry.

) he spoke n fresh. youthful
voice was heard in the hall.
Father. Kate. where are
vou2 Come @ orr string
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-06-22

Lightly leaping to the grounu n
stepping up to the object before him.
he bent down and laid his hand upon
1t. and then started bach in surprise
and horror. Its a man. he exclailn-
ed. Dead. yet warm still. Who can
II beT' The moonlight fell upon the
pebhly beach Of the river a little far
Their out. Overcoming his reluctance.
he half lifted. half carried the body
out where the light would fall upon
its face. This face. which was un-
known to him. was that of n desperate
looking rutfian. who was dressed in a
soilcd and tattered uniform. the coat
OF which was red. The mans band
tightly clasped q discharged pistol.
He had been shot In the breast. for
where lis cat had fallen open might
be seen a dark red stain about a rag
gcd hole In his soiled gray shirt. The
bullet had been fired at short range,
too. for there were powder marks all
about his breast. Talbot noticed these
things I'll 2idiy, his nind working quick
ly.
.Oh. Mars HiIry wha-wha's de
mattah? kyarnt hof desc bosses.
Dey'se sumfin wrong. sholy." broke in
the groom, his teeth chattering With
lerror.
Quiet. man! Don't make so much
noise. This is the dead body Of a man.
a solder. He has been shot too. Take
the horses back beyond the old tree on
the little bend there. Tie them secure
~ AMI come back here quickly. Make
no noise. Bring the pistols from your
holsters"
AS the man turned to obey him Tai
bot glanced about in pefplexity. and bis
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-06-22

"a Is he spoke n fresh. youthful
"a voice was heard in the hall.
fsS<=s Father. Kate. where are
49, you? Come see our string
Of Why. what's all thls?' said a
young man. standing. astonished. In the
door of the room. 1t was Philip VIII
ton. holding u long string of fish. the
result of their days sport. Behind him
stood tie tall. stalwart figure of the
old sailor. "Talbot-you? Where are
father and Kate? What are these men
doing In tie dining room? Oh. what
is that?" lie said. sinking back In Eor-
ror from tie corpse OF the soldier.
"Dunmore's raiCers have beer here"
".And katharine:'
~ prisoner. with your father. Philip,
but | trust 10th are uninjured."
Mr.. Seymour. sir. where is hep" said
the deep voice Of the boatswain as he
advanced farther into the room. The
light fell full upon him. He was a
splendid specimen of athletic man
hood = tall. powerful. long armed.
slightly bent in the shoulders. Decision
ard courage were seen In his bearing
and were written on his face. burned
q dull mahogany color by years Of ex-
posture TO tie weather. He was clothed
in the open shirt and loose trousers of
n scafariug man. and he stood with his
feet slightly apart. as If balancing
himself TO the uneasy roll Of Il ship.
Honesty and fidelity and intelligence
sroEe out from his eyes. ard affection
and anxiety were heard in his voice.
%"I.ieu.enant Seymour he repeated.
''wEere is be. sirf"
There" said Talbot. stepping asiae
and pointing to the floor.
Not dead. sir. is he:"
Not yet. Bentley Seymour. with re-
gaining strength. replied. II am not
Gone for this time"
"Oh. Mr.. John. Mr.. john said the
old man tenAerly. bending over him. Il
thank Col to see you alive again. But.
as live. they shall pay dear for this
whoever has done 1.-THE bloody. ma
rauding %ruiiiansi'
Yes, Bentley: | ON yea III that
vow" said Talbot.
And /, too added Philip bravely.
And l." whispered the wounded
man.
Its one more score that has got to
be paid oil by King Georges men, one
more outrage OH this country. one more
debt we owe the English Bentley
continued fercely.
No. these were Americans-Virgin-
iaIs. nore's the shame-lei by that
.s~iackguard Johnson. lie has long hat
81 the colonel. replied Talbot.
Curses on the renegades.' said the
old man.. who is ii that loves free
dom and sees not that the blow must
be struck To-Day? How n any ma
born in this land hesitate to He
stopped suddenly us his eyes fell upon
Tablet, whose previous irresolution and
refusal had been no secret to him.
Don't stop for me, Bentley said
that young man gently. Il am with
you COW. | came over this evening tC
tell Il friends here that | start nortl
tomorrow as Il volunteer to offer my
services to General Washington"
"Ch, Hilary" exclaimed Philip joy
fully. Il am 50 glad! Would tina
Katharine and father could hear 80;
now
(To be continued.)
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-06-22

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