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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

The coroner's jury, which held an in
quest at Jackman late Tuesday, on the
death of Sidney B. Lawreyson, who was
believed by his father, Jonathan Law.
reyson, to have been murdered, Oct. 9,
in the northern part of Somerset county,
returned verdict that Lawreyson came
to death by accidental causes.
Six witnesses were examined, includ-
ing Lawreyson's father, brother and
members of the hunting party who were
near his camp when he disappeared. Or.
w. S. Stinchfield testified to the result
of an autopsy performed upon the body,
which showed that Lawreyson was dead
when his body entered the river, there
being no water in the lungs aud stomach.
Decomposition had advanced too far to
reveal bruises or scars. The evidence
was not considered sufficient. however,
to warrant the finding of a verdict of
murder
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18
7 redwood.
BY Messenger Wilkes, 2:23.

Trotwood is dark bay, foaled June
81, 1893 stands Is hands (strong) and
weighs 1,175 pounds, is smoothly turn
ed, pure gated trotter, with perfect feet
and legs, and has great endurance AS a
road horse; he has never been handled
for speed, but has shown quarters in 81
seconds; besides being fast and the sire
of speed, is large, handsome, bold-go-
ing horse, with high action and perfect
disposition. His get are of such az the
market calls for as soon as matured, are
uniform in color. fearless and kind
1t is a well known fact that the get of
this horse find ready market and com
mand higher prices than any other stall
lion in Somerset Co. owing to their color,
size. action and good disposition
Trotwood will stand at Leroy Judkins'
stable, Athens, Tuesdays; all the rest of
the time at Elm Tree stock Farm NAL.
bon's Mills, Skowhegan.
Terms, $40 to Warrant Foal.
Mares disposed of considered In foal and fee
will be charged; all accidents and escapes at
owners risk 2m20
Positively no business done on Sunday
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

1t is highly probable that the next "a
hours will see the end of the team
sters' strike in Chicago. Tomor-
row morning, meeting will be held be-
tween the teamsters' joint council and a
committee representing the Team Own
ers' Association. 1t will then be agreed,
is said, by the team owners and the
teamsters' joint council that the de-
mand of the team owners to make de-
liveries to boycotted houses with union
drivers be submitted to arbitration,
the strike is to be called off and such
members of the Transfers union as are
able to, obtain their work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

A correspondent from the home of
Sidney Lawreyson writes the REPORTER
as follows under date of May 18th:
"On the 7th inst, the people of Mar
low, Que, we're called upon to take part
in sad duty, the result of an accident
which happened last fall. About the
beginning of October last, Sidney Law
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

II pieces Fancy Mohar, strictly up to date aud
desirable, regular price SOC, make them soc
10 pieces Fancy Mohair, new patterns and color
ings, regular price 75c, make them soc
Foulard Silks, attractive designs, fine assortment
of oolorings splendid values to sell for Acc and soc
now az t-2c
Foulard Silks in many patterns that were 75c
and SOC, now 62c yd
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18
Pleasant Ridge

The school is suspended, this week,
because of the serious illness of Mrs.
Andrews father, Chas. Whorf. We
trust she can return.
A. S. |. League was recently formed
in connection with Mrs. Andrews
school that promises much good,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18
Brown Block, Skowhegan.
arnerS!

Do you realize that you missing Golden Opportu-
mites when you fail to bring your Farm Produce, Eggs
Butter, to Us?
1t is time you woke up to This plain fact we guar
give you in value, dollar for dollar than
any other firm in line in Skowhegan and stand
ready all times to prove the truth of this assertion if
you will come when in town and give the OPP
portunity
Our stock of Groceries is large and complete and
stand behind every article sell being the best of
its respective kind and at a lower price than be
bought elsewhere-value considered.
Come and See Us; Bring Marketable Stuff and
let us prove we can and will you money.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

TO CURE A COLDIN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablet
All druggist refund the money If IL fails to cure
lyI6 e. W. Groves signature Is on each box. 2bo
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

All Fancy Suiting Silks marked down; large as
sortment, latest designs, colorings. Splendid
values for shirt waist suits at these prices,
soc, 69c, zee, and S9c.
case Light Prints, sale price 3 Sac yd
case Fancy Dress Muslins, 1Oc grade, at
Sac yd
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

Five cents for good big bundle Of
old papers, REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

case Bouvette Suitings, loo grade at
7I-4c yd
lot Bed Spreads, full size, $1.OO grade at 70c
Large lot Odd Corsets, all sizes and styles at
Extreme Low Prices to close
lot Black Kid Gloves, sizes 1-5 and Sd re-
guar price, $1.00 and S1.50, to close at 26c pr
large hands need not apply
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-05-18

Ed. p. PACE, Sec'y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Louie Hurst Hurt at Ottumwaa.

Louie Hurst, of Leon, was injured
this afternoon about 1:3O o'clock while
at work unloading goods from car in
to the new building Of J. H. Merrill &
20. he@was pulling a. truck load of
goods iron the car onto the platform
when the small drawbridgc between
the car and the platform slipped of the
car door precipitating the truck load for
ward and pinning the unfortunate man
to the platform. The ambulance was
called and Hurst was taken to the hos
-pital, where DR.. u. c. Brocklnan render
cd the proper medical attention. After a
thorough examination the physician in
charge pronounced the injury a slight
one unless unforeseen complications
should develop.
1t was stated that there were no
bones broken and it was not thought
they were any internal injuries. How
ever, the injury Was a very painful one
and the, shock u great one.
Young Hurst rooms it is said at $50
East Second street. He is nephew of
John Hurst, well known to Ottumwa
fans as one the star pitchers Of the
Mafshall.own team during the season of
1904 - Ottumwa Courier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Coons-Heckathorn.

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Coons, two miles
northeast OF Leon, on Christmas after
noon there was quiet home wedding,
the contracting parties being their
daughter, Miss Luella and Mr.. G. S.
Heckathorn, the ceremony being per-
formed in the presence of the immedi-
ate relatives by Rev. A. C. Heckathorn,
pastor of the Davis City NJ. l.. chruch,
an uncle of the groom.
The bride is charming and beautiful
young lady who enjoys the res poet and
esteem of a large circle of friends.
The groom is an exemplary and indus
trious young man, employed in the
bridge department OF the G. 3. & Q. r.
f. They have not as yet decided at
what place they will reside, .as Mr..
Ileckathorn is changing locations fire.
quently on account of his work, but
wherever they may locate, the we'll
wishes of many friends will follow them
and that their journey through life may
be path of roses, ever blooming, is the
wish OF their many friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Attention Township Trustees.

The trustees of each township arc re-
CURED by law to make aud file with the
county auditor Il full and complete item
izesl report of all monies received and
disbursed in the township road funds;
the report showing to whom each order
MAS paid and the amount, as we'll as for.
what it was paid. These reports must
be filed before the meeting Of the board
OF supervisors on January lst. Last
year the trustees did not seem to know
that they were required to file these
reports and considerable bother was
caused the auditor in securing them.
1t is SO be hoped that every report will
be on file when the board meets next
Monday, The justices OF the peace are
also required to have their annual re-
port on file at the same time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
A pleasant Surprise.

Christmas eve being the tenth ami
vcrsary of the wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Carrithers, OF north Leon, num-
Der of their friends from the neighbor-
hood Of their country home drove to
Leon Saturday morning, bringing with
them many baskets OF good things to
eat and a number of tin presents !, to
remind them of their marriage which
took place near Richmond, KY, ten
years ago. An elegant dinner was
served and Mr.. Perry Worden gave a
fine entertainment with his phonogragh.
.The guests departed late in the after
snoan,. after wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Carrirhers many happy returns of the
day. Those present on this happy
occasion were the families of Charles
Peugh, Abe McVey, John Cox, Clyde
Merpill Preston Crevel;ng, Charles
Hague, Charles Worden, Charles Ryan,
James Madden, Win. Painter, Mr.. and
Mrs. K. Hickman. Mesdames Dunn,
Piercy, Hiatt and Marcum. Miss Kennedy
and Mr.. Newman Worden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Grand Foreman of Brotherhood of
American Yomen Visits Leon.

On Thursday evening of Lass weok,
Leon Homestead No. 145, was honored
with an official visit FROM Grand Fore
man. WIN. Koch, of Des Moines, and
they had invited the members of all the
neighboring homesteads to meet with
them on this happy occasion, there be-
ing about forty visitors present, and a
good time was had. The Leon team put
on the f,oor work In lulnner which
was endorsed by all present, ,tirand Fore
man Koch highly compllmensed them on
their work. there being 118 archers
present. At this meeting nine APP
plicants were voted in and class of
fourteen candidates were initiated in
the secret. work. After the work was
completed the ladies Of the Leon HON O.
stead served bountiful supper which
was heartily partaken of by all present
and then followed a good social time
antil u late hour, and as they left the
hall all joined in singing .God be with
you till we meet again Deputy Combs
who has been working for several weeks
in Leon is certainly hard to beat when
it comes to securing new members. lie
came to Leon late in the fall agreeing
to build up the Homestead to at least
100 members, and at that time they had
only a membership of "a, so he had to
secure over - new members, and he has
secured more than double this number,
as we'll as having taken the application
Of quite number for other Homesteads
in this county. He has strong hopes
that he will show a membership of over
200 members in the Leon Homestead be-
fore the winter is over.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Knights Templars Observe Christ
mas.

The members of the Knights Templars
in this city assembled at their hall on
Christmas morning at l O'Clock for the
purpose of holding special Christmas
exercises, which ceremony was observ-
ed in every Knights Templars lodge in
tho world.
In order to be assembled at the same
moment, the Knights Templars of the
mountain time district gathered at 10
O'Clock those on the Pacific coast at
O'Clock, in Alaska at 8 O'Clock, while the
knights Templars of Hawaii had to arise
and put on their uniforms at o'clock
their time to be toasting the grand
master at the identical moment the
New York Knights were sending noon
greeting to him. In England the hour
for the service is ) O'clock in the after
noon, while in the Philippines the
Knights 'femplars had to stay up until
O'Clock the morning OF Dec. 26, to hold
their exercises at the same time it was
IL o'clock in Leon.
The same toasts are used throughout
the world and are annually prepared by
Sir Stephen Berry of Portland, Me-, the
author OF the pretty custom. The
following toast was proposed this year
by the general committee of the grand
encampment:
ITO our Most Eminent Grand Master,
George NJ. Moulton:
"A Merry Christmas with health and
prosperity to all the goodly fellowship
OF the cross.
In respond to the toast the grand
master, George Nj. Moulton OF Chicago
sent the following greeting to all the
Knights Templars of the world:
ITO all the loyal and loving soldiers Of
Christ enlisted under the banner of our
order, wheresoever dispersed through
out the world: Peace be unto thee and
that contentment which cometh from a
firm and unfaltering reliance upon our
Father who art in heaven.
After the reading of the toasts by
Eminent Commander Horace Farquhar,
a short but very appropriate address
was delivered by Sir knight Rev. J. A.
Armotrong, which was highlyappreciat-
ed and enjoyed by every Knight
present. 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Want Better Train Service.

The towns on the X. x. w. from Cen
tervllle to Van Vert are making an
effort to compel the Burlington to give
them better train service. After the
Burlington bought the old X. & w.
they nme lately took off part of the
passenger trains, so there is only one
train each way Il day. and it is claimed
THAT this is not sufficient to meet the
requirements Of the travelling public.
A petition was prepared and forwarded
TO the railroad officials. but they paid
no attention to it, and the matter has
been brought to the attention of the
state railroad commission who have the
matter under discussion with the rail.
roads and have intimated that if the
r.llroad does not provide better SEP
vice in the near future that they will
take steps to compel them.
In this conncction why would it not
be a good thing for Leon to take up the
matter OF better service on the Leon
DeS Moines branch. As it is now a
passenger cannot get west on the main
line from here until late at night, and
only on every other day can passen-
ger from any fof the towns along the
keokuk branch or west of Grand River
get to Leon the same day, as the
freight train to Caiasville runs only
everyother day. The service could be
materially improved if the railroad
would extend the run of the Van Vert
Des Moines train which now starts
from Van Vert about 3 O'Clock in the
morning, and gets back to Van Vert
at BID in the afternoon, on to Leon.
The train could leave Leon at 7 o'clock
IN the morning. and get back about in
the afternoon, and this would provide
the connections which this town is now
deprived of. The train could Just as
we'll start and lay over at Leon as at
VAN Wert. We trust that some oae will
interest themselves in this matter and
circulate a petition. They would have
NO trouble in getting plenty of signers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
MATRIMONIAL.
ct;tI-cooa,.


DR.. j. S. CoontZ anil Miss Hautie A.
Still. two of the well known and popu-
lar young people of Woodland, were
luietly married at the Nj. L. parsonage
IN this city Sunday afternoon, the cere
tnony being performed by DIR. A. NJ.
Pitcher, pastor of the Nj. i. church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Still, two of the Oldest and
highly respected residents of Woodland
and she was born and raised in this
county. She is a young lady endowed
with all the graces to preside over a
happy home,
The groom also comes from we'll
known Woodland township family. be-
ing son of MIR. and Mrs. A. p. CoontZ,
pioneer settlers of this county. After
attending the schools in this county
DIR. Coontz attended a medical college
at keokuk, and after graduating re-
turned to Woodland and engaged in
practice and has built up a large and
steadily growing practice. He is a
bright young man who will make his
mark in his chosen profession.
DR.. and Mrs. Coontz will go to house.
keeping at once in a cozy home in
Woodland and host of friends, in
Guiding Tue REPORTER extend their
best wishes and congratulations May
their married life be a long and pros
peruus one is the wish OF all who know
them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Winners of Corn Premiums

The following is the list OF prize
winners in the corn contestant the
Decatur County Farmers Institute held
at Garden Grove:
Glass A 10 Ears of Yellow Corn.
lst. $3.50 pail l,ternational Stock
Food, II. w. Potts. Fred Woolley.
2nd. 100 pail pratts Stock Food
II. II. Young. VIM. Crichton. s,
;'rd. LOO package chicken food,
w. III. Stiles. W. III. White.
Class 10 Ears White Corn.
LIST. Scoop Board, &. NJ Russell.
E.. q. Monroe.
2nd. Scoop Shovel, L. Ray Sullivan
4 Co.-J. w. Aten.
3rd. Buggy Whip, N. Nj. Ridgway.
W. ID. Smith
Glass G 10 Ears neither White or
Yellow
1st. sack Golden shcaf -four, j. r.
Still. John Dutlield.
2nd. One suit underwear, q. NJ
Miller.-Will Waters.
Sweepstakes Best 10 Ears any color,
One Young American Cheese, c.. ID
Mallette. Fred Woolley.
ClasslD. Single Ear Yellow Corn.
LIST. One pair Douglas shoes, MA.
Williams. Wm. Chrichton, Leon La.
md. One pair mems gloves, Connor
Bros. Ed Guant, Leroy, la.
Class Single Ear White Corn.
lst. Sack OF Shorts, Thos. Boyce.-
Geo. Bartlett.
2nd. One mans cap, Geo. Gehlhaar.--
r. q. Monroe.
Glass F-Single Ear neither White or
yellow.
1st. One years subscription to
Garden Grove Express, R. G,
Hoadley.-Will Waters.
End. One years subscription to
Breeders Gazette, j. L. Vail.--W. D.
Smith.
Sweepstakes Best Single Ear any
color.
200 Hand Saw, Miller & Spellerberg-
VIM. Crichton.
Class G-Biggest Ear any color.
1st. Sack Of Shorts, Garden Grove
Elevator Company.--Ralph Baker. ,
Ind. -Four Horse Shoes set, HoadIey &
Clark. Chase.
In the boys and girls contest there
were no sleds entered for competition
so the prizes offered in that contest
were distributed among those compet-
ing in the 10 ears class OF popcorn.
Boys and Girls Contest.
Best 10 Ears Pop Corn any color.
We were unable to learn the order in
which there prizes were awarded so
give only those winning in OF der.
+ Glen Hammil. y.
Howard Bruce,
Opal Brown.
Hazel Dodd. 49,
Joseph and Arnold. G,ant.
Frank Mallet+e.
Chester Leighty.
Best Single Ear Pop Corn.
'st. Statue of Mckinley, 7. J.. !,
Silvers. Hazel Dotld. :, y.
2nd. SOC, Il. q. Arnold. Joseph and
Arnold sGuant.
:'rd. soc. W. Z. Still Fred Boyce.
Special for the best Dolly or piece
OF Embroidery made by girl under
twelve years.
1st. One pair Miners Gloves, Connor
Bros.-Merel Warrington.
Ind: Two yards Nick Ribbon, Gillette
Sisters. Eunice Mitchell, Davis
City.
Bird. One pound Candy, G.. w. MUIR
barger.-Merel harrington.
ith. SOC, DIR. Ward divided.
Special for the best Pumpkin Pie made
by girl under fifteen years.
LIST. 81 .N, Fred Woolley-- Myrl Lillard.
Ind. soc, DR.. Lyon. Mabel Morgan.
3rd. soc, S. II. Amos Bertha Young.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Election OF Officers.

At the regular meeting of the Modern
Woodman held Friday evening the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Venerable Consul S. f. Benefel.
Adviser-Geo. L. jackson.
Banker. N. Beard.
Clerk II. Farquhar.
Escort q. G. Benetiel.
Physician. DR.. J. W. Greenman. ..,
Watchman w. H. Howard. .l
Sentry Fred Marvin.
Trustee O. Il. Hull.
Auditor d. 4. Morgan.
yelie Baggies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
License to Wed.

Clarence Skinner, Lamont %
Aletha May White, Lamont - u .
ID. A. Downey, Davis City .............. 30
Stella Allen, Davis City IL
Al. L. Robbins, Davis City ....... "A
lone Beasley, Davis City --....... 10
NJ. W. Hamilton, Kellerton rs
Edith F. Andrew, Grand River . 10
Calvin W. Citizens, Davis City .,..~....... 26
Nellie G. Sutheriin, Davis City 10
c. S. Heckathorn, Lamont .. .......... 30
Luella Coons, Leon ... .......... q,
James Smith, Decatur City. ..,,.,4.-...-.... 10
Dalsy toss. Leon "a
DR.. j. S. Coontz, Woodland 80
Hattie A. Still, Woodland ........ 2G
VIM. Owens, Leon ... ....... 40
Sarah Quigley, Leon ... .........43. -. 20
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28
Notice.

All coupons on Graphophones must be
in on or before Jan 5, 1905 as they will
not be goot,s except for records, after
that date. II. MIDDIfBED0K.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-28

wonderfully deceived you.
"Yours for God and home and every
land, and purity, ADA II. KEpLEY,
President Eilingham w. C. r. U.
MAGGIE OSWALD,
Secretary"
The oasis., 1905-02-18

Tbs morning Mf ilal j slsiys president and general manager of La ldberlad Mining 4 smelling Company. owning valuable gold properties in thc Altar disirictt So- nora, left on on Eastern visit ln tie interests of that company, ex- pecting to be away about three weeks.
 MT. James E. Mix, who has for long time been deputy customs collector at Lochiel has been trans ferred to Nogales and, with his family, has this week removed to town where they are occupying their former residence. Dr. c. V. Combes succeeds Mr. Mix at Lochiel.
The oasis., 1905-02-18
N0cALES NOTES.


 Dr. s. E. Rutherford of Nogales has this week been at Alamos on professional visit.
 SHORTHAND; Every body should | know it. Commence now and get | reduced rates. A. T. Shearer. 2t. There will be services on Sunday morning at eleven in the Methodist l church; Sunday school at ten. All are cordially invited.
 Fro. F. Boylorquez and Rafaela Quintero; Pauline Valencia and Petra Espinoza, were recently mar ried by Rev R. C. Elliott.
 Earl L. Griswold was a passen- ger on last nights southbound so- nora train, going for short visit at Hermosillo and Guaymas.
 Rev. R. c. Elliott desires to thank the many friends who pounded" him and his family so liberally on Monday night last.
 California people are negotiating with some of our ranchers for cat tie and 1t is expected that one or two big deals will be consummated within the next few days.
 Last evening Messrs. c. B. Earn shaw, Schneider and Mark Lulley returned from a short visit at the latter's mining properties in the Santa Ritas.
 E. F. Young, Arizona agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, was here from Phoenix yesterday, leaving last night for Hermosillo and Guaymas.
 Sam Leeker, proprietor of the Fl Paso Store, will return to No gales in few days from three weeks visit in St. Louis and Chi cago where he has purchased sew eral thousand dollars worth of goods for the spring and summer trade.
 For the accommodation of the travelling public the Cafe Monte- zuma is now being run day and night, and the wants of passengers from and for all trains are being taken care of in the most approved manner. The night service is all C ta carte.
 Mir. 0, c. Ellison, of Guaymas, the we'll known newspaper cores pondent and ardent irrigation ex- ponent, spent Wednesday in the line cities on a business visit. He recently returned from an extend ed trip through the lower Yaqui valley.
 The Junior Guild of St. Andrew $ Episcopal church will give box social at Armory Hall Friday evening of next week, February 27th. An excellent programme has been arranged and good time is promised all who attend. There will be no charge for admission.
 The district conference of the Sonora district of the Northwest Mexican Conference (annuaD, has been in session at the Mexican church since Wednesday. Al though the weather has been bad a good number have attended thu public services. The Annual Con ference will commence it's business on Wednesday next at the Mexican church. Bishop Candler breaches every day. at II am. Service 1T