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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
Bob Taylor Lyceum.

The Lyceum met in regular session
last Friday night. Pres. ]. G. Crews
called the house to order. After the
singing Of Columbia, the Sec. called the
roll and read minutes of previous meet
ings which were approved. The follow
ing members gave declarations: viz,
Adam Platter, Geo. Newman, Leah
FELTON,, Ester Hail, K;ttie Hays and
Ola Potts. Select readings by Caldona
Harmon and Elzada PIebel. The ques-
ton for debate, "Resolved that the
Mexican War of lS4647 was Justify
able" OF the six selected on debate
only three responded. Messrs John
McArtor and Sylvan Voss on the affirm
alive and w. +. Ayers on the negative.
The Judges Messrs Earn Henry, Paul
Allsbrooks, and Brown Collier de-
cided in favor of the affirmative, The
attendance was good The question
for next Friday night is "Resolve
That the Morals of the World are being
Degraded" Some good speeches are
expected on this question and every
body is invited.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
Plans to Get Rich.

are often frustrated by sudden
breakdown, dine to dyspepsia or
constipation. Brace mp and take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, They
take out the materials which are
clogging your energies, and give
you a new start. Cure headache
ard dizziness too. At Crowdei
Bros drug store; 25c. guaranteed,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
Mount Zion.
ROUTE /.

Health of this community is very
good at this writing.
MIR. and Mrs Jim Stout and daughter
Miss Ethel of Second Creek was visiting
Mr.. Willie Harrison's Sunday last.
MIR. and Mrs. Jno McMasters visited
G. b. McMasters Sunday last.
l.. J. Bassham and family attended
church ut Fall River last Sunday.
Miss Cora Nipper one of our charm
ing young ladies' has been visiting Miss
Matte Lou Simms.
Mr. c. l.. Stills one of the 3rd district
widowers is seen going toward Apple
tons very often.
Mr. and Mrs. George White and little
son was visiting Mr.. R. b. Rhodes last
Sunday.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
N Open Letter
-FROm-
e. j. BOYNTON& 60.
The Pioneer Real Estate Men
OF Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

DEAR READER:-We are in the Real
Estate business and have a two fold oh
ject in view First to make an honest
and legitimate living and second to
satisfy our patrons. We have large
list ofproperty for sale, including farms
both large and small, improved and
unimproved, fruit, poultry and truck
farms; also city property-all on easy
terms, We have been doing a success
full business for number of wears and
our experience is of benefit to our
prospective buyers.
We have lately gotten out "Davy
Crockett" folder which gives few
hints regarding our section Of the
country. This we will gladly forward
to those requesting same. If you con-
template moving to that section which
the Creator destined to be mans para
disc on earth, do not fail to write u
telling just what you want and we viii
lend our assistance. Yours Yer,
Truly, E. j. BoYNToN & Co.,
The Pioneer Real Estate Men.
Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Over First National Bank.
P. S.-Cantaloupe and Strawberr
raising has proven success nettin
from $50 to $3.50 per acre.
Il | Z & o.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
Spring Greek.
SUNSHINE.

We are having plenty of rain in this
part of the section, more than needed.
Andrew Kelley of Grandady was il
our midst Friday
Rev. Blessing and family of Wayne
County, spent several days recently witt
relatives of this place.
Mrs. Troup is somewhat i'll from a
fall.
Mr. Henry Rodgers fell from a build
ing and was hurt very bad but not
dangerously
Mrs. Maggie Potter's baby is quite
i'll.
Miss Mary Martin is staying with
Mrs. Maggie Potter this week.
Miss Lena Rixby, who has been stay
ing at r. S. Bailey has few weeks left
for her home near Shoal Creek Sunday.
A. M. Potter and wife spent Sunday
with relatives on Pond Creek.
Miss Ciora Goodman left Thursday
for q vacation in Lewis County,
Mrs. McCluggagc spent one dav re-
Gently with home folks.
M. S. Slage has been somewhat in
Disposed at the home of his parents for
few weeks.
F. Webb will put in saw mill on
w. G. Beelers premises next week.
Alva Groom came home Thursday
accompanied by George Wilson from
Ohio after several months vacation.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
Nonresident Notice.
Maude ID. Jackson J

vs., Bill for Divorce.
Jno. J. Jackson.
In this cause it appearing from the
bill of complainant which is sworn to
that the defendant Jno. J. jackson is a
nonresident of Tennessee so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served
upon him
1t is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made in the Lawrence Demo
crat a newspaper published in the town
of Lawrenceburg Lawrence County
Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks,
requiring the defendant to appear before
the Circuit Court of Lawrence Co., at
Lawrenccburg the lst Monday in Jan.
1906 and plead, answer or demur to
complainants bill, or the same will be
taken for confessed and the cause pro-
ceeded with exporte.
l.. B. White, Jno. b. Kennedy,
Atty. for Compliment, Circuit Court
This Oct. 81, 1905. Clerk
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
Sick Headache Cured.

Sick headache is caused by de-
ringement of the stomach and by
indigestion. Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablats correct these
disorders and effect cure. By
taking these tablets as soon as. the
first indication of the disease APP
PEARS, the attack may be warded
off For sale by Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31

No Pill is as pleasant and posi-
tive as DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. These Famous Little Pills
are so mild and effective that chill
dren, delicate ladies and weak
people enjoy their cleansing effect,
while strong people say they are
the best liver pills sold. Sold by
Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31

1t is impossible to have a clear
head, an active brain, vigorous
constitution or strong body when
the digestion is weak or when the
stomach is out of order. KOdoI
Dyspepsia Cure will put the stom-
ach and digestive organs in good
condition aud improve the general
condition. Sold by Freemon Bros
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
InsOIvent Notice.

Having been appointed Administers
tor of the estate of j. II. MouIe
deceased, and having suggested the in
solvency of said estate, / hereby motif,
all parties indebted to said estate t.
come forward and fife same with til,
County Court Clerk, of this, Lawrence
county Tennessee, properly verified, ant
all parties holding claim against said es
tate, to file same with said clerk, dul,
authenticated.
II. b. SowELL, Administrations
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
The Hon. James b. Frazier will

The Hon. James b. Frazier will be
a Senator of the United States, by vir-
the of the almost unanimous vote of
the General Assembly, for five years.
Only resignation or death can deprive
him of the office. While either is pos.
sible, neither is probable. In the light
of these facts, can Tennessee afford to
give Senate, Frazier a conferee who
is so bitterly antagonistic to him and
his friendsP Tennessee has everything
at stake; Senator's and Senatorial can
didates very little, She must have
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
To PrOspectOrS.

We have choice town and farm
property listed with us at reasonable
prices and will take pleasure in showing
you if you mean business.
NEELEY & MCNEAL,
Real Estate Agents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
Operators Wanted.

Write now for our Telegraphy
Catalog. Graduates secure posi-
tons. Address II, II. Cherry,
Bowling Green, Ky.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31
G. O. FRefNoN Mgr H. D. zApf, EmOalme. A. c. rRteMoN.
FREEMON BROTHERS.
c. 0. FRerN WON. Nor.
4. c. rarrMoN.

FUNERAL coNpucToRs DIRECTORS AND DscosAToRs
Collins, Casks Of
calls promptly attended, day ongh We prices and Phones
No a. 93 Bell We have procured the of II
only Licensed Emhalmer he count
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-10-31

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
A Des Moines and Gulf Railroa,

We are informed that the indian
Air Line Railway & Navigation Co. tx
now busy taking contracts for right-of-S
way preparatory to the beginning Of
active work on the construction of the
railroad.
While their appearance along the line
is quite a surprise to those who have
land over which the survey runs; yet we
hear that the people are becoming
quickly wide-a-wake to the fact, that
this is road that has long been needed
in and through this country. Beginning
at Des Moines, as it does, from the
center OF the most productive area of
the world, for corn, oats, wheat, cattle
and hogs, and extending straight south
to the Gulf of Mexico, giving us an out
let to the market of the world with
saving of six hundred miles of railway
freight of all the products which we
have for export. Not only this, but
reaching the market through this chan
mel, 800 miles nearer than via N. Y, we
save the commission taken off by the
Chicago buyers and another taken off
by the New York buyers. This will
make difference of fifteen cents on
corn; taking land that will average 20
bushels to the acre, will make an in
oiSo'0 Va Po.oV per dCfe 10 tHe corn
grower.
$500 is equal to 81 (bank interest) on
$3.50; therefore this will make an in
crease of $3.50 per acre on land of that
quality and greater increase on more
productive land. There never has been
road built through the country that
will be of as great value to the people
as this line when it is finished. If the
people along the line will do their part
and grant aright-of-way and if necessary,
81 tax which is not asking any more
than any other line has asked and which
would not be any more remuneration
than other companies have asked and
was granted. When this is granted,
the road is assured.
This is the first time in the history of
the west that we have had an opportun-
ity to take from our throats the octupus
hand of New York as market and give
to our command, the markets of the
world. Just as long as conditions re-
main as they are, we are at the mercy of
the one market which has only allowed
us enough for our products to barely
subsist upon, after the cost of produc-
tion has been taken out.
There is certainly not man along the
line who would not only be willing to
give right-of-way, or tax, if neces-
sary, to secure a great trunk line like
this through their country. Judging
the future by the past, this will not
only double the land in price, but that
you will forever have the increase on
the price of your products. This means
all to gain and nothing to lose.
If these grants are made as requested
by the company, the capital is forth
coming to complete the road at once.
We hope to announce by our next
publication that the right-of-way
through the county has all been Sc
cured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
Stormy Jordan Dead.

kinsey Jordan, better known as
STORMY" Jordan, died at his home in
Ottumwa last Friday. Jordan gained a
national, reputation by the fight he
made against the prohibitory law which
went into effect in 1884. In his fight
against the law he succeeded for a
time in keeping his saloon running
under the protection of the United
States courts, but was finally defeated
by the courts of Iowa, and he gave up
the fight which ruined him financially,
after he had spent good sized fortune.
Jordan came. to Ottumwa in 1860 and
opened saloon which became famous
on account of his quaint humor. Over
the door of his saloon was big sign
reading "The Road to He'll" Over the
bar was another Nose Paint" Whep-
ever a man stepped up to the bar and
asked for the best in the house he was
always served with glass of water
and STORMY would tell him that was
the best he had in the line of drinks. Al
though engaged in the saloon business
all his life Jordan was strict teeto-
taller, saying that as long as liquor was
made it would be sold and he had a
right to engage in the business. After
his long fight against the prohibitory
law he retired from active business in
1897. He was 73 years old and is surviv-
ed by wife and seven children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
Insane Woman Burns Her Home.

A most distressing case of, insanity,
eliminated last Thursday morning in
the destruction of the residence of
Fred L. Anstey, a farmer residing three
miles southwest of Grand River, the
house being set on fire by Mrs. Anstey,
a bride Of three weeks, while laboring
under the hallucination that the Lord
wished her to destroy it.
Mrs. Anstey was married only three
weeks ago, her maiden name being
May Burg, the wedding taking place
at Creston. Their married relations
had been most pleasant the attack of
insanity manifesting itself on Monday
of last week. when she became indiffer-
ent about doing her housework and
imagined that she was under the infu-
ence of the stars. Thursday morning
she destroyed her clothes, saying it was
the wish Of the Lord, and in burning
them set fire to the house and it was
totally destroyed together with most of
the contents. Mrs. Anstey is 20 years
old, and member of the Methodist
church. There had been no previous
indications of insanity, and none of her
relatives, so far as known have ever
been insane. She was brought before
the insane commissioners on Friday and
ordered taken to the insane hospital at
Clarinda for treatment, to which place
she was taken the same afternoon by
sheriff Wallace, attended by Mrs. G. M.
Sutherland. 1t certainly is a sad case
and it is to be hoped that a few weeks
of treatment at the hospital will restore
her reason.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
The Old Adage True.

If the suckers were all dead such
concerns as the Globe Association of
Chicago, against which the government
lately issued fraud order, would not
exist for twentyfour hours. They adj
vertised to sell $3.50 pair of shoes for
SO cents and strange as it may seem,
their mails were flooded with remit
ances from those wanting to take ad-
vantage of this philanthropic offer.
When will people learn they can do
better by trading at home than abroad?
When will they learn that it costs
about SO much to buy good goods any
place? A catalogue house cannot sell a
$3.50 pair of shoes, that are good value
and worth that money, any cheaper
than any merchant in Iowa! This same
rule applies to any other article. But
the trouble is people patronize these
institutions and imagine they have OBJ
tanned bargain, when really they
could have bought the same quality
right at home for the same or less money.
The fact is that even merchants who
have been in the business for years,
ninety-nine times out of hundred,
cannot detect the difference in the
quality of goods. Some of these days
our large catalogue houses are going to
come up against Uncle Sans postal
laws with heavy tbud on the ground
of fraudulent statements in their adver-
tising.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
Al Burns Tries to XIII Himself.

5 The Bethany Democrat has the fol-
lowing account of the attempted suicide
of AL Burns, former we'll known mer-
chant of GAINESVILLE, who is we'll known
by many Leon people:
"Al Burns who resides in the south
part of Bethany probably owes his life
to the fact that he is left handed. Mr..
Burns has enjoyed lucrative position
as travelling salesman for st. Joseph
firm but owing to excessive drink re-
Gently lost his position. In fit of des-
pondency Friday morning he purchased
revolver and repairing to his home
shot himself just above the heart. He
is left handed but fired the shot with
his light hand and his aim was bad.
The ball entered his breast just above
the heart and followed the course of one
of his ribs, coming out at the side and
went through his left arm. Owing to
this fortunate fact he is said to be not
dangerously hurt.
By the time he gets we'll, as his many
friends hope he will, he will no doubt
be very glad of the faulty marksman-
ship which alone frustrated, his designs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
Hotel Leon Changes.

A change in the management of Hotel
Leon took place yesterday when Elmore
'Markley who has been in charge as
landlord since last November retired
and the hotel was leased by Matt Pull
len and John Perdew and will be oper-
ated under the firm name of Matt Pull
len & Co. During the time Mr.. Mark
ley has had charge of the hotel he has
conducted tirst-class hotel and Leon
people are very sorry to see him give it
up. He has not yet decided where he
will locate, having several hotels in
view, but will take vacation of sew
eral weeks before engaging in business
again. The new proprietors have both
been connected with Hotel Leon at
different times for several years and are
experienced hotel men, and will conduct
first-class hotel which will merit the
patronage of the public.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
Court Convenes Monday.

The May term of the District court
will convene in this city next Monday
with Judge II. K. Evans presiding, but
the term will be a very light one, there
being no criminal cases or cases re-
quiring jury which are ready for trial
and the trial jury has been notified by
sheriff Wallace that it will not be nee
essary for them to appear at court at
all. This will be welcome news to the
majority of them for nearly all are
farmers and it is hardship for them to
leave their work at this season of the
year. The fact that there will be no
jury cases tried will shorten the term
and it is more than likely that the busi-
ness of the term will all be finished up
by Thursday or Friday Of the first week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
BIENNIAL UP AGAIN.
Plaintiffs Not Satisfied With SUI
preme Court Decision.

Des Moines, Ia, May Mot satisfied
with the recent supreme court decision
on the biennial election amendment, the
politicians who attacked the constitu-
tionality of the measure will make one
more fight.
Notice was served yesterday that
petition asking the court to reopen the
case will be filed in the supreme court
clerks Office soon. Under the rules the
attorneys may have thirty days in which
to file the petition fol, rehearing.
1t is infrequent that the court grants
a petition for rehearing when the
Judges are unanimous in their original
opinion, unless very grave errors haye
been discovered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
New Court Cases.

Josie q. Amos vs.. A. G. Mintoyne ct
ux. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage on lot Is, block 5, Garden
Grove, given to secure note on which
there is now due $3S0.0S. S. H. Amos
attorney for plaintiff
s. A. Gates VS.. w. T. Allen and wife.
Plaintiff is owner of an so acre farm
northwest of Decatur City, which
he alleges defendants have occupied as
their home since March, 1904, after
being notified to vacate. He asks for an
order requiring them to vacate and that
he have Judgment against them for
S125 as rent of the place. C. w. Hoff-
man, A. P. Olsen and V. r. McGinnis,
attorneys for plaintiff.
9. E. Gardner assignee VS.. S. f. Shaw.
Ihe plaintiff as assignee of the Bank of
Pleasonton, brings suit against defend
ant to recover $S,46225 the amount
due on three promissory notes signed
by Shaw, which were among the assets
of the bank when he took charge as
assignee. Marion F. Stookey attorney
for plaintiff.
Exchange National Bank VS.. E. j. San
key ct ux. Suit is brought on promis-
sorry note for 100000 dated Jan. 1, 1904.
C. W. Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
Exchange National Bank VS.. Charles
W. Clark ct al. Suit brought to foreclose
a mortage on the east half Of the north
west quarter of section IL, township 6S,
range "a, Decatur county, Iowa, given
to secure note for 100000. c. w. Hoff-
man attorney for plaintiff.
Exchange National Bank VS.. Isaac
Clark ct al. Suit brought on promis-
sorry note for $25s.39 dated July 81, 1908,
secured by chattel mortgage. c. W.
Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
Exchange National Bank vs.. E. j.
close mortgage on the southwest
quarter and the west half of the south
east quarter of section z, township 6S,
range "A, Decatur county, Iowa, given to
secure two notes aggregating 1900. G..
W. Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
Emma G. Lanning VS.. G. B. & @. r. r.
The plaintiff has brought suit to recov-
er the sum of 81, $4,000 as personal
damages for injuries which she claims
to have received by reason of being
elected from a train at Garden Grove.
She alleges in her petition that on the
2lst day Of last October she purchased
a first-class ticket from Davis City to
Garden Grove, and when the train ar
rived at Garden Grove it did not stop
for sufficient length of time to enable
the defendant and the other passengers
to leave the car, and she had just reach
ed the platform of the car when the
train started up, and while she was in
the act of going back in the car the
conductor or brakeman took hold of
her and against her protest forcibly
elected her from the car, and that she
was injured thereby, on her arms, legs,
feet and head. That she has been
greatly damaged by reason of the
ssasfysical pain and mental anguish, and
that since then she has been unable to
perform any labor of any kind or
character. G. w. Hoffman and F. j..
Horton attorneys for plaintiff.
d. T. Blodgett VS.. School District
Township OF Woodland, Decatur county,
Iowa. Suit is brought on written con
tract for the purchase of nine sets of
Kennedy y'ssmathematical blocks which
were purchased by the school district.
G. w. Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
Six indictments against RockhoId

Six indictments have just been re-
turned against Alex L. Rockhold, cash
ier of the late Bank of Lineville, Ia, for
fraudulent banking and .embezzlement
in receiving deposits knowing the bank
was insolvent; converting funds of the
bank to his own use, and receiving and
converting deposits made to said bank
to his one use; the total amount involv-
ed in the cases at issue being some-
thing over $4,000.
The Bank of Lineville was organized
under the laws of the state of Iowa
about twenty-five years ago with cap
ital stock of $4,000, it's charter being
granted for twenty years. On the ex-
piration of the charter Rockhold as ex-
ecutive officer, failed to have it renewed
and the bank continued business
until some time last fall, when new
corporation was formed and the de-
posits and business of the old bank
turned over to it. An examination of
the books, developed the fact that the
original Bank of Lineville was and had
been for long time insolvent, although
deposits had been received up to the
time of the formation and commence
ment of business of the new bank. 1t
also brought out the further fact that
great deal of the paper and notes
belonging to the bank were practically
worthless, the shortage or shrinkage
from overdrafts amounting to $4,000.
AS the charter had expired and had
never been renewed the corporatita =
was in reality copartnership. thus
throwing the stockholders liable for the
full amount of the debts of the bank
without reference to the amount of
stock held, and insuring their full
claims, so that they were not losers, the
loss falling on the stockholders.
The stockholders, not satisfied with
the condition of affairs, secured the
services of an expert to examine the
books, Mr.. Leland Windsor, of Des
Moines, now state bank examiner for
this district, being selected. His ex-
animation. and report furnished the
basis for the action of the grand jury
and the return of the indictments fol-
lowed. The warrants were served last
night and Rockhold gave bonds in the
sum of $4,000. on each count, making
$4,000 in all. Mr.. Rockhold had held
his position of cashier for over twenty
years and stood high in the estimation
of the community as an upright and
honorable business man, and the de-
velopments have created quite sensa-
tion in Wayne county. Register and
Leader.