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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-04
WARM WEATHER
q eCessar'i
May 4-3m.

The temperature Of the past few days must
have impressed every man With the necessity tZ
providing himself with summer clothing. we
have had a late spring and the clothing busl-
ness has suffered in consequence Of it, liberal
share of which has fallen to our lot. You can
not expect man to buy an alpaca coat when
he can wear his overcoat with comfort, out
when the mercury passes the 20 mark, the
OvercOat must take a back seat, and he hastenS
to town to supply himself with seasonable
clothing. The very general use OF neghgee
shirts has made it unnecessary for gentlemen
to wear vests in summer; it is a matter OF econ
omy as we'll as comfort, for in the purchase OF
a suit he saves the cost Of vest and dlspenses
with the most uncomfortable summer garment
he can wear. In the selection OF our clothing
stock, we considered this matter carefully and
TWO=PIECE SUITS.
We do not claim to carry the largest line or
the finest goods, but for medium class clothing,
ranging in price from $500 to $500 we
are not excelled in variety or price: Now why
is this assertion? Because the outlet we nave
g GAS gooas nd ns nSce eo is
AT FIVE DOLLARS
we are Offering suit that would easily sell for
SO per cent more should we ask it.
OUR $50 LINE
would look cheap on some counters at $1,000
We do not confne ourselves to any special
line of clothing, our rule being: Buy the best
we can for the least money, and give our Gus
toners the benefit
When you want the best values in Popular
Price Clothing, the place to get it is at
O'D0NNLEL & COMPANY.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-04
GLENN SPRINGS WATER
The Kidney Cure.

WANTED-To sell several pairs
Berkshire pigs about May 1st, Bib
more blood, pure, and some nearly
pnre. Also good mich COWS, young
calves. E. W. Dabbs, Goodwill, S. G.:
April 20-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-04

WANTED-Faithful person to travel
for we'll established house in a few
counties, calling on retail merchants
and agents. Local territory. Salary
$40. 90 per week with expenses addi-
tional, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful and
rushing. Standard House, $50 Dear
born street, Chicago. Nov. u
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-04

FURNISHED HOUSE in Asheville,
n. c., property Of Mr.. Robert Broun,
near Victoria Inn, will be rented for
summer months. Apply to Robt.
Broun, Wedge6eld, s. G.
March 9-2ms
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-04

New Orleans, May 3.-After a long
and hard struggle the leaders of the
Lily White Republicans in caucus
today decided against the negro, and
it was agreed to send solid white
delegation at large to the Chicago
Convention, instructed for President
Roosevelt. Collector Of the Port
Henry Mccall and Ex-Governor War
moth fought hard to get negro on
the delegation, believing it would be
beneficial to President Roosevelt in
the doubtful States, but Chairman
Frank B. Williams lead a strong fight
for al all-vhite delegation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
Republican State Convention.

The republican state convention held
week was a very tame affair, all of the
state officials being re-nominated with
one exception, the Office of railroad COM
missioner, and N. S. ketchum, of Mar
shalltown, was nominated for this office
on the second ballot, his only formidable
opponent being DIR. Porterield, of At
lantic.
Congressman Hepburn presided as
temporary chairman of the convention,
and the standpatters were in full CON
troll. Senator Charles G.. Saunders, Of
Council Bluffs, presided as permanent
chairman.
The following ticket was nominated:
STATE TICKET.
Electors-at-Large- H. Trewin,
Cedar Rapids, and Colonel E. S. Ormsby,
Emmetsburg.
For Secretary of State-W. B. Martin,
renominated.
For Auditor-B. f. Carroll, renomin-
ated.
For Treasurer S. Gilbertson, re-
nominated.
For Judge Of Supreme Court-H. E..
DeeMer, renominated.
For Attorney General-C. w. Mullan,
renominated.
For Railroad Commissioner-N. S.
Ketchum, Marshalltown.
DISTRICT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
First-Col. w. B. Bell, Washington.
Second-W. H. Wilson, Davenport.
Third-F. B. Blair, Delaware.
Fourth-Geo. E. May, Charles City.
Fifth-Ward Wilson, Tama.
SiXth-Elsworth Rominger, Davis.
Seventh-Hon. A. V. Proudfoot, War
rem.
Eighth Paul S. Junkin, Adams.
Ninth-John W. Scott, Cass.
Tenth-A. ID. Clarke, Kossuth.
Eleventh.. F. Farielle, Buena Vista
The resolutions were likewise very
short, as follows:
1--WE, the republicans of Iowa in con-
vention assembled, do hereby heartily
endorse the platform adopted at Chi
cago, June II, 1904, by the republican
national convention, and do hereby de-
Glare our allegiance to the same.
1--WE endorse the present republican
administration Of the affairs of the ma
ton under President Theodore Roose-
welt, and believe that the republican
national convention acted wisely in
nominating Theodore Roosevelt for
president and Chas. W. Fairbanks for
vice president.
1--WE approve the able, conservative
and patriotic craftsmanship Of the Iowa
delegation in the national congress.
"We also commend the manner in
which the affairs of the state OF Iowa
have been conducted under the present
republican administration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

On Tuesday evening Miss Sada Penni-
we'll and Mrs. Harry S. Penniwell enter
tanned small party Of friends at a six
o'clock dinner at the home of the latter
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Grim, Of
Idaho Falls, Idaho, who are visiting at
the home of Mrs. Grim's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Bell, in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Rev. and Mrs. George Bruce, who
sailed on the 24th of last August for
Young Kong, China, where they have
been studying the Chinese language so
as to fit themselves for missionary work
in China, are expected home shortly,
having to give up the missionary work
on account of Mrs. Bruce's health. They
were sent to China by the Lake View
Presbyterian church of Chicago, as mis-
sionaries, working under the Preaby-
terian Foreign Board Of Missions. II is
sore disappointment to them to be
compelled to return as they had just
mastered the language and commenced
active work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
LOG, 326 Rosebud Reconsideration.

The registration for homesteads in
the Rosebud reservation closed last
Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, the total
number who registered being 1O6,326.
AS there are only about 1000 to 1900
quarter sections which will be worth
proving up on, it will be seen that those
who registered have only about one
chance in hundred of drawing any
thing. There were thousands who
waited until the last two days to regis
ter and at each of the registering places
there were several hundred people who
had not registered when six o'clock ar
rived and they were shut out. The
drawing will commence on July 18th and
continue from day to day until all the
numbers are drawn out.
The total registration at the four
offices were as follows:
Bonesteel . 80. O64
Yankton.. 56,4 ABA
Fairfax....................... ......... $500
Chamberlain. ........... 6,138
Total ....................... 108, 1926
Monroe Cornick, of Butte, Neb., was
the last man to register, coming in un-
der the wire just as the registration
closed. The registration has been
greatly out down because Of the law
lessness that has existed and which the
authorities seemed helpless to stop.
The government officials went to Cham
berlain Sunday where they will remain
until after the drawing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
Notice to the Public.

can furnish you with the best build
ing stone for any purpose. The only
stone in the county that will stand fire
and frost without injury. 1t is hammer
broke which makes it superior to that
broken by powder and dynamite. Before
buying call or write for my prices as 1
can save you money.
J. W. WEST Stone Quarry,
Dekalb, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

A jolly crowd of young folks, consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Wheeler,
Misses Jessie Pryor and Florence Oney,
and Messrs. Louie Hurst and Beryl
Ellinwood, went to Davis City on the
early train Tuesday and enjoyed pic
mic on the banks of Grand River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

At the state bar meeting at Ottumwa
last week, the lawyers declared them
selves in favor of law regulating and
prohibiting the marriage Of feeble mind
ed or mentally afflicted persons. This
would really include great many peo-
pie whom the lawyers did not mean to
include, but the move is one in the right
direction, just the same. The lawyers
also recommended that cities be govern
ed by boards Of three commissioners at
good salaries, instead of by the present
system Of mayors and councilmen at
thank-you salaries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Monday morning while little John
Bond, the eight year old son Of Harry
Bond, the billiard hall man, was water
ing his pony at the fountain at the
corner of Main and Commercial streets,
a team scared the pony and it jumped
on the boy, cutting quite cash on the
side of his head.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

F. G. Mullinnix has recently complet-
ed some fine cement work at the resi-
dence of Jonathan Hamilton, including
cement floors for his .porches and walks
all around the house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Mr.. Harry Mayer entertained a few of
his young friends at supper at Hotel
Leon Monday evening. Those present
were Misses B Myers, Marian Stookey,
Gretchen Myers and Ceva Behold and
Messrs. w. E. Myers, DR.. Clark Morris
and Carlisle Stops.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Mrs. Lucinda Webster died at her
home in Eden township last Saturday
morning, after an illness of less than a
week, her death being caused by con-
gestiop of the bowels. Mrs. Webster
had been resident of Eden township
for many years and was about SO years
of age. The funeral was held Sunday,
interment being in the Eden Prairie
cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Miss Ella, the youngest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Bright, of Center
township, is quite sick, suffering from
an abcess in her side.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Auditor ]. F. Gill received word Tues
day evening from E. P. Hamilton, who is
racing his pacing mare, Lady Strath,
that she won first money at Oskaloosa,
pacing the mile in 2:1611.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

A bouncing boy baby was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. McHarness in north Leon
last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Mrs. Manda Birkhemer, of Shenan-
doah, who is visiting at the home of her
brother, VIM. Vanostrand, in north Leon,
has been seriously sick the past week,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

The G. w. B. M. Auxiliary will meet
with Mrs. Maggie Caster, on Wednes-
day afternoon, August 3, at 2:30 p. M.
All are cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Ii you want farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms 90 to e. J.
,-Sdnkey. southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

City Marshal SLY, of Davis City, was
here last Friday with lad from Davis
City, who it is claimed in company with
Leon boy had entered the marshaPs
residence the day before and stole his
revolver. The Davis City boy insisted
that the Leon boy took the revolver,
and the Leon boy denied it emphatically.
The revolver has not yet been located
and no arrests made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing July %, 1904:
Gin King, Miss Gals Scribe,
Miss Nettie Van Wrinkle.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
JOHN LEDGERWOoD. Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

The many friends Of Charles West, of
Long Greek township, who has been
suffering from nervous trouble, will be
pleased to hear that he is improving
rapidly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

]. NJ. Muse, who recently purchased
the Wallace property in east Leon, is
making some extensive Improvements
on the property, putting in a brick
foundation, papering and repainting it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Bill car No. / Of the Wallace circus
which shows in Leon on Saturday, Aug.
ID, was here last Friday and the bill
posters covered the big bill boards
with 1ashy paper which has delighted
the small boys of the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

H. A. Hiatt, prominent farmer resid-
ing in Center township, has been confn-
ed to his bed by sickness the past week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Mrs. W. A. Alexander is quite sick at
her home in north Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

DIR. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the 'Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's Office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

For RENT-A four roomed cottage
near the square. See HARRY BRADFIELD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

w. A. Boone is painting and repairing
his residence until it can hardly be
recognized.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Mrs. Joe White who lives on south
Main street, was arrested last Thurs
day by city marshal Albaugh, an infor-
ton having been filed before Justice
Harvey, charging that she had been
milking cows owned by her neighbors
in south Leon. The woman has four
small children and was released on her
own bond, the case being set for Friday
evening, but she failed to appear for
trial and it is said she has gone to
Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Last Friday marshal Albaugh was not
the only marshal in town, for at the
same time there were two other city
marshals here, marshal w. I. Sly, of
Davis City, and marshal John D. Ben
nett, of Lamont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28


G. M. Axes on Monday let the contract
for his big new sale barn which he will
build on the east end of his lots at the
corner of Main and Commercial streets.
The building will be of brick, 52x9O
feet, aud Is feet high. The interior will
be specially arranged for handling fine
horses and for horse sales, there being
a sale ring so feet in diameter. There
will also be nicely finished Office rooms,
box stalls, etc., and it will be one Of the
finest barns in the state. jenkins &
Kemp are the contractors and will push
the work as fast as possible. The barn
will cost in the neighborhood of $4,000
A man giving his name as G.. w. Davis,
and claiming his home at Lebanon, Ind,
applied to the town authorities for
assistance Saturday evening. He is
sick and is accompanied by his two
little boys about 8 and II years of age.
He had a brother residing at Saline,
Mo-, and being unable to work made his
way to Saline, only to find his brother
had moved to Enid, Okla. He wrote him
and the brother said he could not send
him money, but il he would come to
Enid he would take care of him, so he
started out and was assisted as far as
Leon. The authorities here kept him
over Sunday and bought him ticket as
far as Bethany.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

The past week the Graham & Hansell
Company have been holding their big
semi-annual nine cent sale and to say
that it is grand success is putting it
mildly. Every day since the sale start
ed their store has been filed to over
flowing and OH last Saturday seven
clerks were employed to accommodate
the vast throng Of patrons who visited
their store. This firm Is strong believ-
or in printers ink. Almost every week
TIKI REPORTER announces half page
Of bargains and as that prince Of good
fellows, Frank Hansell, says eve always
get large returns from our advertise
ments placed in THB REPORTER"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Stop at the Woodmansee House when
in Leon. 49-3t*
Davis City Reunion, August %, "a, %,
and 26, 1904.
Mrs. Stephen Grouse has been quite
sick at her home in east Leon the past
week.
Last Friday marshal Albaugh was not
the only marshal in town, for at the
same time there were two other city
marshals here, marshal w. I. SLY, of
Davis City, and marshal John D. Ben
nett, Of Lamont.
A newly married editor gets off the
following: whats the difference be-
tween honeycomb, a honeymoon and a
pretty girl? A honeycomb is small
cell, honeymoon is a big sell and
pretty girl is damsel.,
Don't take your mowers, binders,
lawn mowers and other machinery to
hardware store to be repaired, but take
it to Pickerings blacksmith shop where
they are equipped to do all kinds of re-
pair work at reasonable prices. 45tf.
Miss Birdie Crowell was sixteen years
old last Thursday and in honor of the
event she invited number of her
young friends to spend the evening
with her at the home Of her parents.
They all responded and enjoyed jolly
good time, refreshments being served,
and the guests left wishing Miss Birdie
many happy returns.
Cadet Bryson Bruce, of Garden Grove,
who was appointed as cadet to Annapo-
lis about year age, land has been serving
on the training ship Hartford, Admiral
Farragut's old flagship, has recently
been transferred to the battleship
Massachusetts, one of the finest vessels
in our navy. He will arrive here about
September 1st, to spend a months fur
Tough with his mother at Garden Grove.
In some localities in the west, the
people living on rural routes are asking
the postoffice department to make a
slight change in the going and coming
of carriers. They complain that when
the carriers go over their routes the
same way every time the people living
near the end Of the journey always get
mail late in the day. What they ask is
that the carriers change about monthly,
thus equalizing things. AS so many
miles are covered a day in rural deliv-
cry, it cannot make much difference
which part of the route is covered first.
7. W. Waller, of Burrell township, has
a field of four acres Of alfalfa which is
the envy of all the farmers who have
seen it. Mr.. Waller seeded it to alfalfa
a couple of years ago and this year it
has exceeded all expectations. He has
already cut two crops from it this year,
and will be able to cut it at least twice
more. The alfalfa grows to height of
about two feet and is very heavy, run
ming about two tons to the acre at each
cutting. AS feed it is far superior to
hay, and when it is fed it is not neces-
sary to feed grain. Mr.. Waller has been
feeding it to his work horses for nearly
two months and during that time has
given them no grain and they are In
better condition than when he was
feeding hay and grain. He has demon
strsted that alfalfa will thrive in this
country and VIC hope to see many Of our
progressive farmers follow his example
and plant alfalfa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Hotel Denison, which was slightly
damaged by the fire few weeks ago
has been refitted repapered and painted
throughout, and equipped with new
bedding and furniture, and is now ready
to accommodate the public. The hotel
is under the personal supervision of
Mrs. G. M. Axes and the table service
is all that could be asked. When you
come to Leon stop at Hotel Denison and
you will receive the best of accommoda-
tions. Rates s1.00 per day. 1886
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robbins enter
tanned few of the young folks last Sat
urday evening at their home northeast
OF Decatur City. Ice cream and cake
was served and good time is reported.
Those present We're Pearl Pryor, Effie
Epperley, Bessie and Iva Pritchard,
Carrie Young, Emma, Jessie, Wiley and
Willie Akers, Jessie, Edna and Sam Shy,
Glen Millsap, Clyde Pryor, Chauncey
Bogue, Ed Pritchard, Mary, Anga and
Grover Sears, Irene, Lena and Vern
kier, Ray Cave, James Woodmansee.
Grover and Marian Huston, Leck Har-
ger, Maggie and Helen Whistler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Relatives and friends in this county
have. received announcements of the
marriage of Mr.. Otto Arney and Miss
Maude Bowman, at Bagley, Minnesota,
on Wednesday, July 20. The groom is
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Arney, of
this county and lived near Leon until a
few years ago when he went to Mime
sofa and took up claim. Their many
friends in this county extend congrat-
ulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Sunday, August 18th, will be the re-
opening day at the M. e. church. Full
announcement of the program will be
made later. Services as usual next Sun
day. Preaching morning and evening
by the pastor. All are invited to come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Deputy clerk John Burns returned
Monday from Bonesteel, S. d., where he
registered in the Rosebud land drawing.
MI. Burns remained at Bonesteel until
the registration closed and witnessed
many scenes of lawlessness. He says
the town was filled with gamblers and
grafters of all kinds, although the ofic-
ials were trying to clean them out and
had deported large number of men
with orders for them not to return to
Bonesteel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Stop at the Woodmansee House when
in Leon. 49-3t*
Davis City Reunion, August %, "a, %,
and 26, 1904.
Mrs. Stephen Grouse has been quite
sick at her home in east Leon the past
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

On Tuesday evening number of the
young friends Of Will Campbell, one Of
the popular young farmers Of Eden
township, rendered him asurprise party
in honor of his 9th birthday. Will was
taken completely by surprize but he
and his good wife were equal to the
occasion and all present enjoyed
pleasant evening. The visitors brought
an ample supply of lee cream and cake
with them which was thoroughly en-
joyed by all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Please announce my name candidate for the
nomination for county recorder subject to the decis
ion OF the democratic county convention
A. G. BUNNEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Davis City has been sending her full
share of landseekers to the Rosebud
country, a party of ten from that town
passing through Leon last Friday, re-
turning from YanSton where they reg
istered. In the party were Carter
Scott, ]. A. Bullock, r. ]. Horton, Art
Nofsker, Frank Osborne, Ed Underwood,
Clarence Osborne, Miles Boeger, Arthur
and Ode Adkins.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

A newly married editor gets off the
following: "What's the difference be-
tween honeycomb, honeymoon and
pretty girl? A honeycomb is small
cell, honeymoon is a big sell and a
pretty girl is damsel."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28
The annual gathering for the purpos

The annual gathering for the purpose
of identifying the Elk cemetery will
occur on Monday the first day Of Aug
ust. Those that are interested will
bring scythes, forks, rakes and plenty
of dinner. Will some one bring some
ice? We will try and have water on the
ground. A. S. Ross.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

Don't take your mowers, binders,
lawn mowers and other machinery to a
hardware store to be repaired, but take
it to Pickering's blacksmith shop where
they are equipped to do all kinds of re-
pair work at reasonable prices. 45tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

GEO. f. HURST
CHAS. Z. HURST
JAS. w. HURST
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-28

When the case against S. B. Johnson,
charged with bootlegging whiskey was
called in Justice Harvey's court Satur-
day the defendant failed to appear and
his personal bond was declared forfeit
ed. The officials then proceeded to
to prove up case against him and
Justice Harvey found him guilty and
imposed fine of 800 and costs. If
Johnson returns to the city he will
have to either pay the fine at once or go
to Jail.