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The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

A change has been made in the gov erning board of the Industrial Scho,, at Benson. The institution is nc y controlled by board of control co T. sisting of Gov. Kibbey, Audit, ,i Christy and George E. Truman. Tnr change was made in accordance wth a statue passed by the last legislature. A board of trustees formerly direc ed the affairs of the school.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15
Bls Pumps.

The additional pumps recently or dered by the Tombstone Consolidated Mines company have arrived. The pumps have capacity of two million and half gallons per day, and when installed will increase the pumping capacity to six million gallons per day.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15
Eorcad to StArYa.

B. F. Leek, of Concord, Ky, says: "For 20 years I suffered agonies, with a sore on my upper lip, so pain full. sometimes, that I could not eat. After vainly trying everything else, I cured it, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve." l" It's great for burns, cuts and wounds. At all druggists. Only 25c.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

The length of freight trains on she Southern Pacific has been limited as follows: Between Yuma and Tues ID l, seventy cars; between Tucson sr( Lordsburg, sixty cars; between Lo-as burg and Fl Paso, seventy cars: < tween Benson and Nogales, fifty cses Tucson Citizen.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

The Epworth League of the M. E. church will hold a social in McMillan hall, Friday evening, July 2l. Ice cream and cake, candy and flowers will be on sale. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

N. G. Layton, territorial superin- tendent of public instruction, came up from Phoenix, Wednesday, and will enjoy the ideal Flagstaff climate for the next month or six weeks.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

For Sale-A neat and cozy cottage, newly painted and papered, together with good household Furniture, one block north of EmeysSn High school. For further particulaA apply to H. W. Smith. 27-tf
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

]. G. Verkamp was a business visitor at the Grand Canyon the first of the week, making arrangements for the erection of his curio building at that place.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Wanted solicitoE Pleasant work, good salary. FoNYarticulars address Geo. H. Lynch, Prescott, Arizona.
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The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

S. S. Acker was in from his ranch several days this week.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

R. O. Morley was business visitor here from Bellemont Tuesday.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

For fipe photos call on Stuart, the up-to-date photographer. Also nice collection ofNyiews for sale, and anna teur finishing dOne. Pictures enlarged, etc. Give us a call. 22-tf
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Miss Emma Greenburg left Thurs day for Los Angeles, where she will visit with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Treat, until the last of August.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

T. k. Pollock, was business vis- itor at Phoenix several days this week.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

S. J. Holsinger and sons, Henry, Paul and Sam are enjoying vacation and hunting trip to Oak creek this week.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

J. J. Donahue improved his busi- ness property on Railroad avenue by having new roof placed in commits sion this week.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Mrs. Mary E. Glowner, of Los An geles, arrived here Sunday for an ex- tended visit with her son, c. w.. Glowner and family.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Edgar Whipple made business trip to the Grand Canyon the first of the week.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

The Santa Fe has had force of men at work this week in the yards here giving the tracks coat of cin- der ballast.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

John Skaggs was in town the first of the week, having brought up load of excellent favored peaches from his ranch on Beaver creek.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Barney Stiles, of Winslow, was a visitor here this week. The gentle man is prominent cattlemen of Nav aio county.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

R. R. Willard came up from his Oak creek ranch, Wednesday, with a load of apples, peaches, etc.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15
LOCAL and PERSONAL

LOCAL and PERSONAL SsMass~AaAsnas.s.s~ss S. s. Acker was in from his ranch several days this week.
 R. O. Morley was business visitor here from Bellemont Tuesday.
 T. k. Pollock, was business vis- itor at Phoenix several days this week. Edgar Whipple made business trip to the Grand Canyon the first of the week.
 Mrs. Patrick Coyne, of Seligman, was transacting business here the first of the week.
 The rains are commencing early and will be of much benefit to the ranchers and stockmen.
 Art Williams returned Saturday from a several weeks sojourn at Las Vegas, Nevada.
 J. T. Lyons and wife, and c. J. Spellmire, of Winslow, were visitors in this city Sunday.
 Paul Coffin returned Tuesday from two weeks vacation trip to Los Angeles and vicinity.
 Nick Poland and Jeff Venters are serving their country as trial jurors at Prescott this week.
 T. E. Pulliam spent several days the first of the week at Winslow, re- turning here Thursday.
 R. R. Willard came up from his Oak creek ranch, Wednesday, with a load of apples, peaches, etc.
 s. J. Holsinger and sons, Henry, Paul and Sam are enjoying vacation and hunting trip to Oak creek this week.
 Barney Stiles, of Winslow, was a visitor here this week. The gentle man is prominent cattlemen of Nav ajo county.
 The Santa Fe has had force of men at work this week in the yards here giving the tracks a coat of cin- dar hallaet
 J. J. Donahue improved his busi- ness property on Railroad avenue by having a new roof placed in commis- sion this week.
 Mrs. Mary k. Glowner, of Los An geles, arrived here Sunday for an ex- tended visit with her son, c. W. Glowner and family.
 John Skaggs was in town the first of the week, having brought up load of excellent favored peaches from his ranch on Beaver creek.
 Miss Emma Greenburg left Thurs day for Los Angeles, where she will visit with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Treat, until the last of August.
 P. M. Gavin has moved his family from this place to Williams, where he is employed as roadmaster on the Grand Canyon railroad.
 Mrs. J. G. Mckibban and two children, arrived here Thursday from Phoenix, and expect to spend the next two months in this city.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Paul Coffin returned Tuesday from a two weeks vacation trip to Los Angeles and vicinity.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

T. E. Pulliam spent several days the first of the week at Winslow, re- turning here Thursday.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

P. M. Gavin has moved his family from this place to Williams, where he is employed as roadmaster on the Grand Canyon railroad.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Nick Poland and Jeff Venters are serving their country as trial jurors at Prescott this week.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Mrs. Patrick Coyne, of Seligman, was trans sacting business here the first of the week.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

J. T. Lyons and wife, and c. J. Spellmire, of Winslow, were visitors in this city Sunday.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Mrs. J. G. McKibban and two children, arrived here Thursday from Phoenix, and expect to spend the next two months in this city.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

The rains are commencing early and will be of much benefit to the ranchers and stockmen.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Art Williams returned Saturday from a several weeks sojourn at Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Mrs. Robert Mayfield, of this city, and her sister, Mrs. J. A. Mcleod, of Santa Barbara, Calif., left Sunday for Prescott, where they will visit another sister. Mrs. Mcleod only recently arrived here from her Cali fornia home.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

Miss Minnie Mcdonald, of High lands, Calif., is visiting at the w. H. Falder home. She arrived Saturday and will rsmain during the summer.
The Coconino sun., 1905-07-15

For Sale-Smith Premier typewriter in good conditip jpn, one set Messages of the Presideptt, "and severalcases of wine of we'll Nnown brands. Apply at this office. 27-tf
 c. c. Fisher arrived here Thursday from Cherry, Yavapai county. He is gathering up bunch of horses and expects to drive them through to Texas. He is brother of A. A. and J. J. Fisher, of this city.
 "Dad" Powers, the wood dealer, wishes to state to his friends and cus- toners that he is much embarrassed by his inability to readily recognize people, and that some mistakes occur as a result of his defective vision. He therefore respectfully asks, as a special favoh that you plainly state your name whes oidering wood. 27-t2
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Mrs. Mary Cooper.

Wife of w. V. Cooper, was born in In
diana where her girlhood days were
spent until she was married. With her
husband she came to Decatur county
eight years ago, and the neighborhood
was terribly shocked when it became
known that Sister Cooper was dea d.
She died in about two hours after she
was taken sick. She had seemed as
well as usual and her daughter
in law came home with her that evening
and Mrs. Cooper assisted in singing
some beautiful religious songs, of which
she loved to hear. The funeral was
held at the Methodist church at High
Point and interment was at that place.
She had been a member of the church
since she was young girl. Sister
Cooper was one of the most devoted of
Christ's followers that the writer has
ever known, and in talks with her she
took all her troubles to her blessed
saviour. She leaves an aged husband,
and five children, two boys and three
girls. Five children had preceded her
to that better world. | would say to
her husband and children, follow her as
she followed Christ. She is gene but
her works survive her. Sister Cooper
had been cripple for forty years, yet
we always found her cheerful, and She
leaves vacant chair which can never
be filled. She did not have an enemy
on earth. She loved everybody and
would do everything that laid in her
power for any one. May the Lord in
tender mercy comfort the loved ones is
the prayer of the writer. Sleep on dear
mother, a short farewell; 'tis but the
voice that Jesus sends to call us to his
arms. e. A. w.
We wish to return our thanks to the
kind neighbors for their neighborly as
sistance at the death and burial of our
dear wife and mother.
w. NJ. COOPER AND CHILDREN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
BOARD MAKES PLEDGE
That if New Court House is Voted
They will not Let Contract for
More than S75,OOO.OO.

Some of the parties who are opposed
to the voting OF bonds to build new
court house for Decatur county have
been circulating the report thatain case
the proposition carries the board OF
supervisors will proceed to build
court house costing 500, 100000 or more.
The report is too silly to call for much
reply, but IL order to settle the matter
and at the same time do justice to the
honorable gentlemen who are serving as
members OF the board of supervisors of
this county, the following statement,
has been signed by Mr.. Edmondson and
Mr.. Hacker. 1t would be signed by th,.
other member, Nr. G. w. Barr, but he is
at present in Oklahoma on business and
could not be reached. This clear and
candid statement by the board should
put a stop to all such talk. The mem
bers are citizens of this county, all
heavy taxpayers, and have always look
ed after the interests of the county in a
careful and conservative manner, The
people have endorsed them, aud they
should have confidence enough in them
to know that they would not do any
thing against the wishes of the major.
ity Of the voters of the county. The,
statement is as follows:
October 2, 1905
If the proposition to build new
court house should receive majority
at the election and the building of said
court house comes within our term of
service, we expect to build the same for
less than $4,000 il possible. We have
fixed the limit of a bond issue at $4,000
and will not issue bonds in excess of
that amount for the purpose of building
court house. We make this statement
to make clear and definite the PROPOSE
tion submitted. w. L. EDMoNDSoN.
]. +. HACKER.
Now a wo"d about the costof new
court house. The amount to be voted
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Struck by lightning and Burned.

During terrific thunder and rain
storm Monday evening about half past
nine o'clock, the residence of Miss
Alice Gatnmill, on south Main street
was struck by lightning and burned.
Miss Gammill was sleeping in the house
alone, occupying bed in the second
story but few feet from where the
bolt struck. She was awakened by the
crash and falling plastering and saw
that the house was on fire. She went
to the home of her brother across the
street, and the alarm was given. At
the time it was raining hard, but the
firesboys soon had the new engine on
the scene, and were throwing two
streams of water on the burning build
ing which was blazing tiercely. In
wminutes they had the fire under
control, but just then the water in the
we'll gave out, and the engine had to be
moved to another we'll. For the second
time they went at it and soon had the
best of it, but again the water in the
well played out and they had to move
the engine nearly three blocks away to
get water, but as soon as it was set for
the third time the boys soon had the
fire out, not however until the house
was practically destroyed, although the
walls were still standing. Only few
of the goods of Miss Gammill were
saved from the building and the loss IS
a heavy one to her. The house was in
snred for $500 and the contents for
500, but this will not cover more than
half the loss. Miss Hattie Cozad also
lost lot of clothing which she had
stored in the house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
MORTUARY
Mrs. W. A. Ketcham.

Lucy Watkins was born in Shelby
county, Kentucky, February l3, 1880.
She was married in 1852 to W. A. Ket-
cham in the city of louisville. In 1856
they emigrated to Iowa settling in
Appanoose county where they lived
until 1862, when they moved to Mahas-
ka county. After living there four
years they started overland for Kansas
but stopped at Garden Grove and de-
cidcd to remain. They made their home
III and near Garden Grove until 1879
when Mr.. Ketcham.was appointed stew
art of the county farm which position
he held for nine years. In 1890 they
went to Oklahoma where they home
steaded a quarter section of land one
and one half miles from Crescent and
made this their home until the time of
Mrs. Ketcham's death, which occurred
suddenly on Oct. 10 1905. At the time
of her death Mrs. Ketcham was paying
visit to a friend in Crescent. She was
stricken with paralysis at 1870 on
Monday, Oct. 9th and died at o'clock
the following day without ever having
regained consciousness. Her remains
were taken to Garden Grove on Satur-
day, Oct. 14th and laid to rest in the
beautiful cemetery at that place. Five
children we're born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ketcham. Two daughters who died in
early childhood and three sons, Collins
NJ, Oscar Sherman and Charles O., who
reside at Leon, Iowa, Kansas City, Mo-,
and Enid, Oklahoma, respectively.
Mrs. Ketcham united with the Meth
odist church when about IA years of
age and was faithful consistent mem
ber until the day of her death. She
was devoted wife and mother, kind
neighbor and a loving friend. A great
host of friends sorrow with the be-
reaved family and particularly has the
aged husband the sympathy Of all who
know him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Public Sale.

will sell at public sale at my farm 2
miles northeast Of Woodland, on Satur-
day, Oct. %, 1905, the following describ-
ed property: 80 head of pure bred
Poland-China hogs consisting of year
ling sows to farrow by day of sale, year.
ling boars, spring boars and gifts. Sons
and daughters and granddaughters out
of such hogs as Grand Master, bred by
+. H. Matthews, of Leon, Glover Duke,
bred by G. e. Mccullough, of Humeston,
and other good breeders. All hogs reg
istered or eligible to registry. Pedi-
grees furnished on day of sale. This is
my first Offering of pure bred hogs and
buyers will have an opportunity to get
tirst-class stock at their own prices.
8 head of horses consisting of yearling
drivers we'll matched, l two-year-old
draft mare, 1 draft colt, and some good
young mules. 10 head OF cattle consist
ing of some extra good cows. Terms:
Hogs cash or bankable paper. On other
stock II months time on usual terms.
Sale to commence at 10 a. m. Lunch on
the grounds. EUGENE MASSEY.
Col. JOHN FENNELL, Auctioneer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
WHEN is THANKsolvlNo7
Calendar Makers Offer and presi-
dents Proclamation is Awaited.

Many people are wondering just
when Thanksgiving day will come this
year. Calendar makers differ as to
which Thursday is the proper one for
the annual observance and the procla-
nation of President Roosevelt will be
anNiously awaited. Some Of the calen
dars have marked the Thanksgiving hol-
iday on November %, while others
make:the 30th the day. There are five
Thursdays in November, which is un-
usual. 1t is usual for the president to
proclaim the last Thursday as Thanks
giving day, but there is an idea among
some that the day proclaimed is the
Thursday after the third Thursday.
This would bring Thanksgiving OH the
23rd. Since the calendar makers have
differed and little information is at
hand, the doubtful have concluded to
wait patiently and see what President
Roosevelt says about it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Monroe Couny's court house at Abia built under
contract for $4,000.

for is 1000, which amount was decid-
ed upon after consult TIA ton with num-
Der OF good men who are competent to
Judge what kind of a court house should
be built in this county. We print this
week cut Of the new court house at
Abba, fine, modern, up-to-date build
ing, and the contract price OF it was
S69,000. The new stone court house at
Charlton, one OF the best in southern
Iowa, was built under contract for less
than $4,000. AS good a building can
be built in Leon for ust as little money,
and the voters can rest assured that if
a majority Of the votes are cast in favor
of the proposition that the board of
supervisors will contract for suitable
building which will answer for the
needs of this county for just as small
sum of money as it can be done, and in
no case will the amount exceed the
amount submitted to the voters, $4,000
1T is crying shame that such a spien-
did county as Decatur should be com
PEELED to be so Far behind the adjoining
counties in the way of public improve
ments. This county can we'll afford to
build court house, and the amount Of
increase in each taxpayers taxes each
year for ten years would be SO small
that it would hardly be noticed The
saving in office rent for county officers
and jury rooms would be considerable
each year, and unless the new court
house is voted for this year it is more
than likely that the judges of our dis
trict court will order the old building
condemned and refuse to hold court in
it, and the county will be compelled to
rent rooms for court purposes.
We ask every voter to think this mat
ter over carefully, and see if you cannot
convince yourself that the proper thing
for you to do is to go to the polls and
vote for the new court house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
LITTLE GIRL
C. r. Boyer jr. in Jail Charged with
AssauIting a Thirteen Year
Old Girl in Bloomington.

G. P. Boyer Jr young man "a years
of age, is confined in the Leon Jail on
serious charge, that of assault with
attempt to commit rape, his victim be-
ing Wave Monroe, the thirteen year old
daughter of Isaac Monroe, prominent
farmer of Bloomington township.
The alleged assault took place last
Friday evening as the girl was return
ing home from school. She had never
seeu Boyer but once before in her life,
that being on the day before when he
passed her in the road, he being in
wagon with other parties. On Friday
afternoon she started home from school
as usual and when in the road some
distance from the home of Thomas Allen
says she met Boyer, whom she recog-
nized as the same fellow she saw in the
wagon the day before. He said some
thing to her, but she was badly fright
ened, and then he took hold of her arm
and dragged her into ditch at the
side of the road which was few feet
deep. She struggled with him, and
Just about this time wagon was heard
approaching and Boyer started and ran
away through the corn field before the
girl was harmed. The girl went at
once to the home of Mr.. Allen and told
what had occurred. On Saturday an
information was filed against Boyer be-
fore Justice Russell, at Lamont, by Mrs.
Monroe, her husband being absent in
California, and constable Lampkin went
to the Boyer home across the line in
Ringgold county and arrested Boyer.
The preliminary hearing was held be-
fore Justice Russell at Lamont Tuesday,
county attorney w. B. Kelley appearing
for the state, and Geo. W. Baker for the
defendant. After hearing the evidence
Justice Russell bound Boyer to the
grand jury under bonds of $500, which
he was unable to give, and he was
brought to Leon and placed in jail.
His tather who is a we'll to do farmer of
Ringgold county, refused to sign his
bond, saying that if he was guilty he
should be punished.
Boyer when arrested he denied that he
had even seen the girl the day the
alleged assault took place, and said he
went straight up the railroad track
home, and did not go near the corn field
or road where the alleged assault was
made, but in this story he is contradict
ed by the section men and other parties
who saw him leave the railroad track
and go across the corn field. 1t is
rumored that Boyer has been in trouble
before, but we know nothing definite in
regard to the charges.