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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-05


sioners have the power to instruct the
assessors to or not TO place the reserve
funds on the list of taxable property.
The law has never been tested and the
reserve funds have always been listed
for taxation. This money is kept sole
ly for the protection of the members
who are to be benefited. 1 do not
think that it should be taxed. If We
were to invest it in government bonds
it would escape taxation.
1.-The knights and Ladies of Security
owns a building in Topeka We make
no contention on that as it has been
clearly decided that the property is tax
able. We pay 81, 500 a year in taxes on
that building. 1t is not at all likely
that if the reserve fund is taxed that
the grand council will consider the
matter of moving the headquarters of
the Knights and Ladies to a state
where it will not be taxed, as the re-
serve fund will grow each year and the
expense of taxation will increase ac-
cordingly. In the last year our taxes
| in Shawnee county, on the reserve
fund, will have doubled. About one
| third of the membership of the order
| is in Kansas and the remainder IN
| other states
The knights and Ladies of Security
the reserve fund before the Kansas
supreme court to test the law for the
reason that since il was passed the
| lodge has had two other important
cases before the supreme court for set
| tlement. The decision in the K. & L.
| case will affect the Annuity Union and
| the Protected Ark lodges which have
headquarters in Shawnee county, but
| which do not have large reserve funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-05

The Washburn co-eds, including the
girls of all the schools of the college.
are to give the annual Washburn day
reception in the college observatory to-
night. over 1000 invitations have been
extended. and the affair will be the
largest of the season thus far in col
lege society. The observatory has been
laVishly decorated with the Washburn
blue, in bunting and pennants. with
palms and cut flowers The receiving
line VIII include Mrs. Frank Dams, Mrs.
John c. McCHntock, Mrs. J. B. Larimer,
Mrs. George Barlow Penny, Mrs. George
Nv. Parkhurst. Miss Berenice Fuller,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-05
kUEHNE'S IS CHOSEN.
His Exhibit Will Be Taken to Worlds
Fair.

The Kansas worlds fair commissioners
have selected the exhibit made by the
Otto kuenne preserving works at the
midwinter exposition to be a part of the
horticultural exhibit to be made by Kan
Sas at St. Louis.
The Kuehne booth at the midwinter ex-
position is one of the most attractive
there. w. F. Schell, who will have charge
of the state horticultural exhibit at St.
Louis, was anxious that Mr.. Kuehne al
low the exhibit to be used by the state
committee, and Mr.. Kuehne consented.
He will lend the booth and the exhibit
to the state commission Besides the pre-
serves and pickles exhibited by Mr..
Kuehne, Mr. Schell is preparing jars of
fruit and preserves and pickles. The
Kuehne exhibit is of fruits and vegeta-
bles, preserved and picked, that were
grown in Kansas and put up in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-05
Farmer Robbed of $1,000.

Farmer Robbed of 1900.
Des Moines. Ia Feb. 5.-Two masked
men bound and gagged Fred Snyder, a
farmer, residing near Give, today and
secured $500. proceeds of a live stock
sale. The money was drawn from the
bank to meet an obligation today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-05

Your husband seems to have an ex-
bEides aunt He says you are his right
hand" Yes rejoined the young wife
with a sigh long drawn out. but he's
one of those men who never let their
right hand know what their left hand
does. Chicago Daily News.
''Say pa. what's 'multum in parvo p
Those three dumplings you have just
eaten. ''-Chicag go ecord-Hera1d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-05

Mrs. H. L. P. Hillyer will entertain
for the Art club at her house on Fill
more street. tonight. The club members
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-02
BOLES'
DRUG STORE.
VERSAILLES, MO.

DudIcy's barber shop for first class
work
Potter x Allce's Eus Line meet all
transnight and day. Phone Sc.
The sole agency for Improved White
Lead has been placed q" III l.. NJ. Duff.
Ladies Canvas Covered. Trunks with
Leather straps and Heavy Bumpers and
good Bolts and Locks at the FAMOUS.
a picnic will tr. held tomorrow at
Sharplcs IIill, two miles south Of Hope
well, to which the public generally is
invited.
Hubbard x Kavananph have the com
plcte set Of Abstract Books of Morgan
County Call and see them. Oficc in
Court House.
Mr.. NJ. Cullen, Of near IIahatonka,
says he has the best corr this season he
ever raised in his life. We presume he
has raised corn the past fifty years, too
lie cultivated when the ground was So
wet that water followed ,hc plow in each
inrrow. Linn Creek Rcvcille
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-02
sSsSxSaYSSSSVSSSSsSSSwSs
LOCAL. NEWS.
Observation-Disclosures

Kavanaughs' Livery Barn. Phone 40 |
Canvas and Leather Suit Cases AT the
FAMOUS.
T.. NJ. Duff is now sole agent for I'm
proved White Lead.
The BUS Line of Potter x Alice meets
al trains night and day Phone 80.
A.A. McClanahan Of the Leader force
visited the World's Fair several day this
week.
Hubbard x Eavanaugh, the Abstrac-
tcrs want your work. Their books are
complete
Quite lo, Of stock was shipped via the
Rock island TO the ST. LOUIS market
tins week
The large, i.irc Of Mems l'inc Shirts
aud Sho.1 ever brought 10 Versailles at
the FAMOUS.
a fine ten pound girl baby arrived last
Sunday to gladden. the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. }. {. iiulett.
Mr. Lacy Bakcwel and Mrs. Nettie
Lucy Doran Function Eagle.
Postmaster " Mills and son Harry,
departed last Sunday morning for a
week ; visit to the Worlds Iair.
The only complete set of Abstract
Pooks Of Morgan County at Hubbard x
kayanaugh's, Office IN Court House,
Nh. Charlie letclworth Of Versailles
visited here last week at the home Of
Mr.. aud Mrs I'd. Bneschcn' Cole Camp
Courier.
Miss Fannie Eaton returned Monday
morning fron Kansa, City where she
had been visiting relatives for several
week, past,
Williams Bros. Hew Livery Stables
are now open for business. Give them
call when you want a stylish rig COR
city driving.
Miss Josie Schappcr lei, Sunday for
her home IN Versailles, after visiting
here with friends and relatives. .-- { ole
Camp Courier
Elder i. B Woods after filling his
regular appointment at IIopewcll los,
SUNDAY, has been holding pro,racted
services there during the week,
Miss Ethel Guthrie, nelcc Of Miss
Annle Lewis Sims. left Yesterday fo,
Fulton, Mo, whrrc she contemplate,
attending william woods Christian
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-02

T.. a. Crewson wa, looking after bust
ness affairs in Kansas City several days
this week
II. J. Compton, one Of the substantial
farmers of Fast Morgan. was IN town
"Wednesday and while here made the
Democrat pleasant call.
janet Cowan Of Jefferson City came in
last Saturday for n visit to his daughter,
Mrs. {. y. Howard Uncle jim at one
time resided in versailles but left here in
the early seventies.
Important to house owners is chow to
judge" Paint and Painting Values As
long AS they last you can get this infor-
nation in Improved Lead Company's
fret booklet, at =. NJ DuhFs.
Richard T.. Koener oi Excelsior was
in Versailles las, Friday and the Demo
crat furnished him consignment of
electionecring cards. Nj. Kocner is the
Democratic candidate for County
Assessor and has already started in on
an aggressive campaign and proposes to
keep the good work up until the Novem
Der election.
A sale ol personal property will be held
at the late home oi Herman kucck, near
Zebra on Friday, September ., at which
| time the rNccutriX, Mrs. Caroline kueck
will sell large lot of live stcck and
farming implements. The sale will
is disposed of, Terms will be made
known Oh day of sale.
Attorney X. NJ. Livesay of this city
addressed large NJ. W. a. picnic at
! Longwood. Pcttis county, last Saturday
There was a large crowd OF people IN
attendance and As Attorney livesay Is
well verscd III Woodcraft, he interested
his audience. His services as "A Wood
man orator seem to be in demand at The
public demonstrations given by III,
NJ. W. A. camps in this part of the state
The two days picnic given by th'
Modern Woodmen Camp .t Boylcr's Mil
last Friday and Saturday was attended
by good crowds both days. Tie frs
day WAS devoted to speech making oi
Woodcraft and other subjects. while TN
people INDUCED in social contab AM
enjoyed their picnic dinners IN thei
fashion. The second day was given owe
to sports anti amusements of a genera
nature The pinic ~asa success III ever
particular and the Woodmcn are plcaac'
with the outcome of the entertainment,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-02

When you want an abstract call on
Hubbard & kavanaugh in the Court
House.
Up-,o-da,e Livery rigs for city driving
Fisher street.
Chas. Brownfeld left this week for
| Iowa to attend to some business matters.
lie will be absent about two weeks.
House Paint and Painters Their ills,
As affecting the man who pays the bills,
and How TO Cure Them. Get the I'M
proved Lead Compsny's free booklet at
T.. NJ Duif's, "he has few"
| Mrs. Nellie Berger, state organizer for
the w. {. +. T., will lecture in Versailles
on Tuesday evening, September l3,
| under the auspices Of the local ". {. r.
~, Particulars next week
Syracuse is to have a new bank in that
place, and stock has been subscribed in
sufficient quantity TO insure its success
! The stockholders met there last Saturday
to organize and elect officers anu the
institution will be in full operation soon
Julius Widoski, one OF the well.to- do
German farmers of Enid neighborhood,
was in Versailles Monday on business.
| Mr.. Widoski has been resident Of Nor
gan county for seventeen years and says
that the longer he lives among our people
the better he likes them.
Miss Annie Lewis Sims and her class
OF Elocu,ionnry pupils will give an enter
tainmcn, at old Barnett tomorrow night,
consisting OF Elocutionary and musical
} numbers. She will also give an enter
taihment Of the same nature at Glenstcr
on the night OF September 10Th.
Shelby Bartlc is here attending the
, fair His home was formerly IN Morgan
county, but since selling his farm there
, he has been IN Colorado and other west
crn states, for his health. He returns to
Missouri well and strong, and we are
glad TO know that he is thinking o
locating here. .- Bunceton Eagle.
The conference of the colorcd Methp
dis,s OF s'edalia district have been hodin,
their annual session III this city during
the pas, week. There were about thirt,
preachers and q number of delegate
present Services were held both da,
and night and much interest was mani
tested in the conference deliberations. =
Mrs. Olive A. Child, the south sid,
millincr, is in St. Louis this week study
ing the millinery market and beior'
returning will purchase an elegant stool
Of millinery goods for her fall and wintc
I trade She will bring ON some Of tn,
= latest fads in hcadwcar Mrs Chill,
will visit the Worlds Fair while IN tn
city. She was accompanied on her tril
e by her sister, Mrs. Edith Castor Ever
f. hart.
). Fresh canned goods, Hour, produce
o etc. assured Ia customers purchasing
h goois of T.. A. Williams, ,hc.Sou,h Sid
grocer
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-09-02
SCALP
HEALTH

Keep the scalp healthy and you insured against
badness Hair falls out when il has half chance
But the Scalp gets dry covered with dandruf or humor
the vitality Of the hair bulbs is gradually destroyed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Myers & Co. Have an Opening at
Their New Drug Store.

The drug store of W. E. Myers & Co.,
who recently moved from the north side
of the square to the Long block on the
west side, which was specially fitted up
for them, new fixtures of old oak being
purchased for the store throughout,
gave an opening to their customers last
Saturday. The store was beautifully
decorated with American beauty roses
and hundreds of carnations, each custo-
mer who called being presented with
cut flowers and the ladies were remem-
bered with boves of chocolate creams.
The store was thronged all day and
many were the compliments expressed
on the fine appearance Of the store,
which is one of the finest fitted drug
stores to be found in the state. Not
only the fixtures but the stock is clean
and up-to-date, and the proprietors are
experienced pharmacists who give per-
sonal attention to the wants of their
customers. The drug store Of w. e.
Myers & Co. is one Of the popular trad
ing places of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Weather Crop Bulletin.
PoR WEEK ENDING APRIL 18, '04.
DaS M0inaa Toxvo

DS'' @NOAASo3 AOWos
The week ending Monday a. m., April
1S, was unseasonably cold, the daily
mean temperature ranging from 8 to IL
degrees below normal. The precipita-
tion was very light, and mainly in the
form of snow flurries in the northern
section. The conditions have been
favorable for drying the surface and the
resumption Of field work in all districts
Of the state. In the northern section
seeding of spring wheat, oats and barley
is in progress, and we'll advanced in the
dry uplands Of the north central and
northwest districts. Reports from the
central and southern sections show great
activity in farm operations, and excel
lent progress in seeding small grain and
preparing the ground for planting corn.
The acreage of oats is likely to be large
and the soil is generally in better CON
dition for working than last year. The
weather has been too cold for germina-
tion of seed or growth of vegetation,
but there has been no apparent damage
from freezing. The peach crop of the
southern counties has been mainly
killed, but other fruits are as yet unin-
jured,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Michael Poland.

At his home in Richland township on
Monday night occurred the death of
Michael Foland, one of the Oldest and
best citizens of Decatur county, at the
age of "a years, months and four days,
his death being caused from cancer in
his mouth from which he had been suf-
ferer for some time.
The deceased was born in Rocking
ham county, Virginia, Jan. IA, 1920. At
an early age he moved with his parents
to Indiana where he was reared to man
hood. He was married in Delaware
county, Indiana, on October 16, fS42, to
Elizabeth Sauerwine, and to their union
were born nine children who have been
reared and are comfortably settled in
their own homes. Mrs. Poland died a
few years ago.
Mr.. Poland came to Decatur county
from Indiana in September, 1852 and
settled upon the farm where he contin-
ued to reside until his death. He was
one of the pioneers who materially as
sisted in the development of this county,
man who was the soul of honor, and
one ever ready to lend helping hand
to a friend or neighbor. He came to
this country poor man, but by his own
efforts, assisted by his good wife, be-
came quite prosperous and had the sat
isfaction of seeing all his children COM
fortably settled in their own homes.
The funeral services were held We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock, interment
being in the Ramsey cemetery by the
side Of his wife.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
lilly Ann FoxwelI Ball.

Lilly Ann Foxwell Ball was born in
the state Of Virginia in the year 1878,
and died at her home in. Decatur City,
Iowa, Saturday morning April 16, 1904 at
at 2:3O o'clock aged 80 years. She was
united in marriage to William Jackson
Ball in 1S41. They came to Iowa in the
year 1874 where they both remained un-
til death. They were both members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and
lived consistent christian lives. In her
death the community reconizes the loss
OF one of it's Oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens. In her sickness she
endured the pain with christian forti-
tude, anxiously looking for the time of
release that she might enter into the
rest of the children of God. Funeral
services were held from the M. E.
church Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
and the body was laid to rest in the
Decatur City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
ABOUT OUR ROAD TAXES.
Some Interesting : Information Re-
gardino the Collection of Road
and Other Taxes.

We have heard considerable COM
plant this spring from property owners
all over the county on account of what
appears to be great increase in their
taxes. From deputy treasurer Geo. w.
Sanger we learn that the total state
and county levy this year is 1871 mills
as against 1872 mills last year decrease
Of .5 mills. The apparent big increase
is caused by the large amount OF road
tax which was reported as delinquent
by the township clerks which should
have been paid last year, but was not,
SO it was returned as delinquent to the
county treasurer and he is compelled to
collect it with the first half of. this
years taxes. The amount of the delin-
quent road tax returned being S6,S44.
This added to the regular road tax Of
S14 ,2SS, makes total of road tax to be
collected of S21, 1872, in addition to the
county tax of one mill which amounts to
So, 400.
The following is statement of the
road tax for each township, showing
the delinquent tax, the regular tax, and
the total road tax to be collected for
each township:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Death of Maud Fern Luke,

Maud Fern Luke was born November
s, 1884, in Odell township, Illinois. Her
life with the exception of the two years
she lived in Iowa, was spent on farm
near Eylar. She became obedient to
the gospel and united with the Chris
tian church at Saunemin in 1902 and
since that time she has lived consist
ent christian life.
About one year ago she was voted a
membership in the Saunemin Rebekah
Lodge, No. 1854 and hers is the first
death to occur among it's members since
its organization nine years ago.
The deceased had been in failing
health since last antumn, but was not
considered seriously ill until Wednes-
day afternoon when she became danger
ously ill. She steadily grew worse,
suffering great agony until relieved by
death at $50 o'clock Friday morning.
March 25, 1904, aged 10 years, months
and II days, at the home of her parents
near Pontiac.
Maud was Of cheerful, loving, happy
disposition, always looking on the
bright side, with always pleasant
word and sunny smile for those around
her.
She visited her friends in Saunemin
returning to her home in Pontiac just
week before the day of her death
The remains were brought to Saunemin
Saturday and taken to the home of her
grand parents, Jasper Bacon.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon from the M. e. church, Rev. Irwin
assisted by Rev. Shaw having charge OF
the services. The Saunemin Rebekaf
Lodge took charge of the services at
the grave. The floral offerings were
numerous and beautiful. The remains
were laid to rest in the Sunny Slope
cemetery. A large concourse of friends
were in attendance to pay the last sad
tribute of respect to one whom they all
loved. The sorrowing relatives have
the deep, heartfelt sympathy of every
one.-Pontiac, ILL.,, Leader,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
New Court Cases.

Bowsher s. Biddison VS.. George West
Suit is brought on two promissory notes
for $50 and an attachment is asked
against defendants property. G. W.
Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
Caroline Lysinger VS.. Edward H.sWare
and wife. Suit is brought to quiet
plaintiffs title to the north half Of the
southeast quarter of section "a, town
ship 6S, range ~. John w. Harvey &
Son, attorneys for plaintiff.
Bowsher & Biddison VS.. Guy e. Davis.
Suit is brought on an account for a
windmill sold defendant on which there
'istdne the sum OF S51.35, and as the de-
fendant is nonresident they ask for a
writ Of attachment against his property.
9. w. Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
Grand View. Nursery Co., of Des
Moines VS.. e. A. Ogden. Plaintiff brings
suit to collect an account OF $41. .36 and
writ of attachment was issued against
nursery stock which defendant had in
Leon for delivery. When the sheriff
attached the stock the defendant paid
the claim and the attachment was re-
leased. L. B. Jackson attorney for
nlaintiff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Extensive Stone Quarry.

The Ledgerwood & Sharp Stone and
Sand Co. which purchased the big Fry
farm near DeKalb few months ago, on
which are located extensive stone
quarries, are going into the business on
an extensive scale. They have pur-
chased at an expense Of several thous-
and dollars gyratory stone crusher
from the Austin Mfg. Co., Of Chicago,
ILL.,, which will be installed within the
next two weeks. which is one of the
finest up-to-date stone crushing plants
made. 1t is equipped with 80 horse
power engine, so horse power boiler, 45
foot elevator and all the necessary
screens, etc., with which to make all
sizes Of crushed stone, the capacity
being from five to ten car loads day.
They have already secured contracts
for large quantity of building stone
and sand and expect to give employ
ment to quite number of men. 1t is
an enterprise which will bring many
thousand dollars into Decatur county,
and we hope the proprietors may reap
good fortune from their investment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
CITIZENS AND SAVINGS BANK.
Merge Their Interests "A Solid FL
nanclal Institution.

On Tuesday, April II, 1904, occurred
the consolidation of this city's two
banks, and in future Will be conducted
in the banking room and under the
name Of the Weldon Savings Bank.
Mr.. Q. G. Wood, so long and favorably
known in this community for upright
dealings and large financial interests,
and who was president Of the Citizens
Bank for fourteen years, has taken stock
in the Weldon Savings Bank, and was
elected member of the Board of Direc-
tors.
The stockholders Immediately increas-
creased their cash capital to $20,OO0,O0.
This bank is under the direct super
vision of the state bank examiners.
The bank is now prepared to offer the
best of security to all depositors, and
they are prepared to extend to the peo-
pie of this community every accommo-
dation and courtesy that safely con-
Quoted bank should give.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Iowa Coal Miners Strike Settled

At nine o'clock Monday morning the
coal operators and miners signed an
agreement under the terms of which the
mines Of Iowa and Putnam county, Mo-.
will be operated for two years dating
from April .1st, 1904.
The scale as ratified provides for flat
reduction of five cents per ton on screen
ed coal, three cents on mine run coal, a
minimum of $1.80 for top laborers and a
reduction of 5.55 per cent for ali other
grades of labor; the price of powder re-
mains at $500 per keg.
The scale was signed by President
Morris and Secretary White and Sec
retary Perry for the miners. 1t was
forty days from the first converting OF
the joint conference till the scale was
ratified and signed. 1t is the first bien-
NAL scale ever signed in Iowa.