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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Robinson Bros, the ex-liverymen of
Decatur, know by experience what kind
of harness to buy as he bought few
set OF the same kind before and they
came over to Leon and bought set of
Bowsher & Bowsher's special livery
harness.
People who have been compelled to
wait to get across the railroad tracks at
the foot of Main street which are fire.
quently blocked by freight trains, will
be pleased 10 know that the city council
at their meeting last Friday ordered
Mayor McGinnis to draw an ordinance
covering this matter and present it to
the council at the next meeting when
it will be passed, and if the train men
persist in blocking the crossing they
will be arrested and fined.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
Council Proceedings.
Leon Iowa Sent m 100a

Leon, Iowa, Sept. 10, 1905.
City council met in regular monthly
session with Mayor McGinnis presiding
and councilmen Foxworthy, Landes,
Gardner, Hurst, Caster and Bedier
present
Councilmen Gardner and Landes were
appointed as committee to procure a
room for the fire engine until next reg
ular meeting
The following claims were allowed:
Claim of A. NJ. Pryor for balance of
August salary, $1,000 was allowed,
he to pay Ira Wallace $500 for his
services.
Bill of A. NJ. Pryor for expense on
Drake property was referred to
Pryor for collection.
Leon Electric Light Co. lights S 71.35
3. b. Bell.supplies for fire engine. 2.1O
I. w. Ballew, lumber. 6.45
farquhar Bros, supplies, ....... 31.75
i; r: Wallace, boarding prisoners. $50
". w. Potts, work on cemetery. $50
Geo. Myers, work on engine house $50
J. ). Bright,work on engine house 300
>. ,. Bright, work on crossings 10
A. M.Pryor, street commissioner 1878
!. u. Smith, hauling fire engine. 200
Andrew Bright, work on streets 1.S7
Claim Of Decatur County journal for
lo.lo for publishing ordinances refer
red to Landes and Gardner.
Petition of A. E. Ellis and others ask
ing that an ordinance be passed pro-
hibiting the railroad company from
blocking the crossing at Swifts plant
with trains was received and ordinance
was ordered drawn to be presented at
next meeting of the council.
Petition of E. G.. Evans and others
asking for relief from water on their
premises along south Main street was
referred to street and alley committee
with power to act in the matter.
In the matter of issuing warrants to
reimburse the businessmen who sub
scrlbed the money to purchase the new
fire engine it was ordered that city
warrants be drawn for the amount paid
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
SELF Shoes

New styles in SELF SHOES are be-
ing offered again this week If you don't
know SELF Shoes, ask your neighbors.
They are the best we know about, and
don't cost you penny more than the
other kind. 1t is probable - without
boasting - that more SELF Shoes are sold
in Leon than any other kind. Join the
crowd = welcome to look whether you
buy or not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

]. W. Mundell, of LinevilIe, was over
last week and of course he called on
Bowsher & Bowsher and got stuck on
Velie buggy and took one home with
him. Every body falls in line when
they see the Velie buggies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Contractor f. c. MuIlinnix is getting
considerable material for the new
library building on the ground and ex-
poets to commence work on the building
the coming week if the weather permits.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

II you want farm sold or want
farm loan at lowest rate of IT,
terest and best terms 60 to e. ;.
Sankey. southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

g.. b. Moore of south of town says he
don't intend to let his brother Will
soar so high in his new Velie buggy and
he came into Bowsher & Bowshers and
took home with him a new Velie spring
wagon with full carriage top on it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
all Underwear

Fall weights in Underwear now open
for you. Prices are most reasonable, and
as usual we have looked carefully after the
quality and finish
For prices mean little if quality is not
considered-
You can safely buy early, for prices
will not be lower. And your money back
if you want it, for any reason.
Will expect you in soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Rev. f. Edwards will preach at the
Baptist church Sunday, Sept. 9th,
morning and evening. The regular
covenant meeting of the church will be
held Saturday at 2:30 p. N. A full at
tendance is requested.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

LOST In Leon last Friday, gents
gold watch fob. Finder will be literally
rewarded by returning to Clair Morgan
at Stempel's drug store. sit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

We will pay Chicago prices for milk
Bring in your milk and get the highest
price paid by any creamery in southern
Iowa. LEON CREAMERY Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
RAGS WANTED.
We want to buy 100 pounds of
big clean cotton rags Will pay a
cent pound for them if brought
to The Reporter office.

The Leon Horse Co., who have con.
Quoted number of highly successful
horse sales in this city, will hold their
first big fall sale the latter part of Oc-
tober, so commence to get your horses
ia shape to sell for the sale is going tc
be a big one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Yoshi Hiro Takasugi. of Japan, Jap
anese Samurai, Protege of Prince
Tsugaru will lecture on the Great
Russo-Japanese war at the X. P. hall,
this Wednesday evening under the
auspices of the K p, lodge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

f. G. Wallace, of Weldon, is a lucky
man because he bought a No. , Sharp
les Cream Separator of Bowsher &
BOwSher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

'T'le Journal Office is installing fold
ing machine this week similar ru the
ono that has been in use in THE .n.oR-
TER Office for several years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

DREsSALaNlNG-I am prepared to do al
kinds OF dressmaking. Second house
west of the opera house.
o-lt MYRTLE QUIET.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Don't fail to attend the big millinery
opening at Thompson & Warmers or
Friday and Saturday of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

by each, the warrants to be paid on or
before three years, and to draw per
cent interest after twelve months
There was total of $3.50 subscribed,
and as only S1,615 was necessary to pay
for the engine, the subscribers to the
fund will be paid back % per cent of
the amount they subscribed at once.
The following is a list of the business
men who subscribed the money for this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

For SALE OR TRADE Ten farms of
40 70 260 acres for sale or trade, also
TOWN. property for sale, trade or rent.
3-lf. ]. l.. V-ARylR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Friday and Saturday of this week is
the dates of the big millinery opening
at Thompson & Warmers millinery en-
porium and the ladies of Leon and De-
catur county will find on display the
grandest showing of new fall and winter
millinery to be found in southern Iowa.
Many new novelties in trimmings and
shapes are shown and the line of pat
tern hats is unusually large. Don't for
get the dates, and you will be cordially
welcomed whether you are ready to
buy new hat or not. Come in and see
what the new styles are.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Mrs. S. D. Miller of High Point on
Tuesday sent the Reporter editor the
largest and finest coNcomb we have
ever seen, being almost foot in diam
eter. The flower is shown in The RE
PORTER window and has been greatly
admired by many people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Mrs. f. f. Thompson who started last
Saturday for Butler, Mo-, to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Eva Silvers, had SER
ious time getting there. When she
reached Kansas City she had to wade
through water to get in the union
depot, the Missouri river being clear
out Of banks, and was forced to spend
the night there. She finally reached
Butler late Sunday night her train be-
ing held up by washout.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

The J. e. Cummins residence property
in north Leon was sold this week to
Ward Blackburn, of Center township,
who will occupy it as a residence. The
sale was made by Pease & Pease, the
consideration being S912.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

The continued rain of the past three
weeks, together with several hard wind
storms, have damaged considerable
corn in this county, the greatest dam
age being in the south part of the
county, where there arc localities
where the bulk Of the corn is fiat on
the ground.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

ynr want good policy of accident
insu4.,..ce can fix you out.
4. J. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

We will sell farms in this county or in
Kansas at lowest cash price. Terms =
one-fifth cash, five to ten years on bal
ance, 6 per cent interest. Don't rent
when you can own a farm so easy. If
you have farms to sell, we can find a
buyer. If you have anything to trade,
we can find trader for you. Come and
see us. S. A. GATES & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

District deputy L. E. Stewart, of
Seymour, Iowa, is in the city doing some
special work for the Yeoman Homestead
in this city, and has secured number
of applications for new members in this
order which already had "a members.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

James r. Bowsher returned Friday
from Cripple Creek, Colorado, where he
had been for couple of weeks at the
bedside of his brother-in-law, G. M.
Kohler, who was dangerously i'll, the
physicians saying he had just about one
chance in Thousand of recovering, but
Clarence is game and took that chance
and is now we'll on the road to recov-
cry, and will be able to sit up to-day
for the first time. His sickness caused
his many friends in this city great un-
easiness and they are feeling pretty
good ever his recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

On last Saturday the infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. Nj. Porter of Decatur,
was operated upon by DR.. Layton at his
operating rooms in this city to remedy
hair lip. The operation was success
full and but slight scar will be Visible,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Money to loan on improved fares at
per cent interest for 5, 6 to 10 wars
time. s. yArGA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Tracy Alden, an attorney from
Chicago, thought the Velie buggy was
the best buggy he ever saw and bought
one of Bowsher & Bowsher while in
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

u. I. Newcomer, of Morgan township
was in Leon Saturday and reports that
the heavy wind Thursday night did con
siderable damage to the corn is his
neighborhood, blowing much of it flat
on the ground. The damaged crop,
however, does not extend over very
large area
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Elmer Brown lives so close to the
road and has seen constant stream OF
Velie buggies going by his farm at
tracted his attention to coming in and
seeing the many different improvements
on the Velie that he bought one of
Bowsher & Bowsher on the spot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Mrs. G. e. Gardner will be in her
studio in the Biggs block on Thursday
evening at o'clock. Pupils please call
at that time to have hours assigned
them. The chorus class will meet on
Tuesday evening at $3.50 at the studio.
Get your books Of w. A. Alexander be-
fore coming. Books % cents each.
Please bring tablet and pencil. Sing
ers of all ages wanted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

For Oklahoma real estate write OF
call on e. 3. jordan, Enid, o. I.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
yelie Baggies.

A fine little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. !. a. Pickering Monday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
rHE LEON REPORTER. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 81. 1905
velie Buggies.
j. NJ. Willis, of Leon, will preach at
Woodland on next Sunday evening.

Fele BuggieS.
j. NJ. Willis, of Leon, will preach at
Woodland on next Sunday evening.
PUBLIC SALE- Charles H. Keim, of
sale OH Wednesday, Oct. 18th. Watch
for bills and further announcements.
w. M. Dyer took courage and looked
through the buggy floors of Bowsher &
Bowsher and the result, as all others, he
took his wife home in Velie spring
wagon.
Elder f. E. Blanchard, of Sheridan,
Wyoming, will preach at the Christian
church on Thursday evening of this
week. The public are most cordially
invited to the services.
Miss Anna Waight who has filled the
position of delivery clerk in the Leon
postoflice for several years has re-
signed her position and Miss Mabel
Ellis has taken her place.
A meeting'of the different chapters
O. Z. S. of Decatur county will be held
in the Leon Masonic hall, Tuesday, Sept.
~ IL, ~ Lev v CloCh. All members OF
the order are cordially invited.
Louie Hurst is wearing bandaged
eye for few days, having sustained a
painful injury by running against a
twig while out hunting last Saturday,
but no serious results are anticipated.
There were four old soldiers before
the Leon pension board for examination
yesterday, Creed Bobbtt, of Leon, w.
ii. Brenaman, of Grand River, James X.
p. Norris, of Mt. Ayr, and S. G. Downey,
OF Decatur.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Every lady in this county who fails to
attend the big millinery opening at
Thompson & Warmers store in this city
on Friday and Saturday of this week
will miss seeing the most magnificent
showing OF stylish millinery creations
ever brought to this city. Everything
new in the line of millinery goods will
be shown, and the ladies are cordially
invited.
James H. Alldredge returned Saturday
from Bethany, Mo-, where he won a
wrestling match at the Bethany street
fair from r. w. Lewis, the conditions OF
the match being that Alldredge should
throw Lewis five falls within an hour
which he did, the time being 80 minutes.
There was also wrestling match be.
tween Lewis and Oscar Graves, of Kansas
City, which was won by Lewis, and the
same night Lewis and Graves had six
round boxing match which was also
won by Lewis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Fred Penniwell left Monday for Iowa
City where he enters the State Univer-
sity and will take the regular dental
course, having decided to adopt that
profession.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

Ladies, you are cordially invited to
attend the big millinery opening at
Thompson q Warmers store on Fri
day and Saturday of this week, when
you will have an opportunity to see the
most magnificent display of new fall and
winter millinery ever brought to this
city, embracing all the new novelties in
the stylish turbans and fur hats which
will be so popular this season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
Smoke good cigar for nickel--Scot-
tische Rite.
Mrs. Fred Teale entertained at pro-
gressive grand party last Thursday
evening, and again on Monday evening.

James G. Springer will have public
sale at his farm ) miles southwest of
Decatur City on Wednesday, October
18th. Watch for bills and announcement
next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21
tNew reading matter appears in this space each week

Vrie Buggios.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-09-21

John X. Wilantt, one of our good
soldier friends north OF Decatur City,
was in Leon yesterday and was feeling
pretty good over the fact that he had
received notice that his pension had
been increased from 81 to SIG per
month. His notice of increase was
received just five weeks after he was
examined before DR.. Sampson at
erosion, which is pretty quick work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
These Investment Properties n W. 23d and Sts
$3.50.
RENT SIS PER MONTH.

Twelve (I2) out of sixteen (I6) already rented
Twosory Apartment Houses suitable for homes and good
paying investments you might live apartment and let
the rent of the other help pay for the property.
house each contains
o. and to
we
corner 2I feet wide-rent, $50 price, S., 800
Let us show you these properties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
GOOD TEMPLARS MEET.
Lodge Installs Officers and Elects Trus-
tees and Representatives

Silver Star Lodge, No 90. International
Order of Good Templars, met Thursday
evening in Good Templar Hall, on the
Brookville road. Tenleytown. The at
tendance was large and the members en-
thusiastic. Mr.. C. T. Dean, chief templar,
conducted the routine business and Miss
Cora L. Bowling, pianist. led in the serv-
Ices of song. The initiatory degree was
conferred on Mr.. George Poore.
Special Deputy Grand Templar John T.
Finney, assisted by Daniel Wells and Mrs.
Fannie T. Shoemaker, as installing mar
shals, indicted the new officers into their
respective positions: Mr.. William A. Col
Inns, chief templar; Mrs. Florence Furr
vice templar; Mr.. J. S. Blackboard. secre-
tary. Mr. A. e. Shoemaker, financial Sec
rotary; Nj. Ellis Shoemaker. treasurer;
Mrs. C. NJ. Smith. chaplain; Mr.. George
Keen. marshal; Robert Lester. assistant
secretary: w. e. Payne. guard: August
Voigt, sentinel. and Mr.. c. T. Dean. past
chief tennplar.
Messrs A. e. Shoemaker, Ellis Shoe
maker and VIM. A. Collins were elected
trustees. and Messrs A. q. Shoemaker
and C. 7. Dean were elected representa-
tfves to the Grand Lodge. and Mrs. c. NJ
Smith and Mrs. Fannie 7. Shoemaker. al
ternates.
Representatives to the Anti-Saloon
League were elected as follows: j. s.
Blackford, Albert ID. Shoemaker. Ellis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

321o to 1927 nth Street, near Dartmouth street..
Never has such opportunity been offered to buy modern
home of this character choice remarkably
easy payments.
Attractive fronts; sories rooms; bath; hotwater heat
good-sized yard
One of the houses open for inspection.
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Stone s. Fairfax,
8o4-8o6-8o8 F St. NV.
And 1912 N. Y. Ave.
s.s*Aa-fss-fi-.sss* r. 4 as-4s*ta=s

of one of the oldest dynasties In the world.
1t was founded in Morocco In 7s9 by Iirisi,
grandson of Mohammed. and has con-
tinued in an unbroken line from that day to
this. AS rule, its sovereigns have been
men of courage, honesty. foresight and
Judgment Negroes have come to be an i'm
portant factor in the management Of the
government, he said
II was also said by Mr.. Perdicaris that
the population of the country is between
100000 and 100000 of people. A mis-
taken idea prevails among tourists, he said.
that the country is thinly populated. as
every one who can lives out OF sight from
the main highways; this In order to es-
cape the exactions of official tax-gatherers
and the fashion of the government of bill
letting its troops and officials on the people
along the roads.
The occasion of the lecture was the
first scientific meeting OF the Geographic
Societys winter season. President Moore
announced that Mr.. Perdicaris would de-
liver public lecture before the society in
the National Rifles Armory next Friday
evening. when he villa relate the story OF
his capture by the bandit Raisouli. his
confinement in the Atlas mountains. the
payment OF ransom and his ultimate escape.
Mr. Perdicaris recently arrived In America
to spend the winter In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Charged with Stealing Clothing.

Detectives Peck and Warren received In
formation this morning that young colored
man had been disposing of articles Of wear
Ing apparel about the city recently, but as
no complaint of the wholesale thefts of
clothing had been made to the police they
found 1t necessary to make some Inquiries
In order to ascertain from where the goods
had been taken.
They learned that the young colored man
was George Williams and that he was en-
ployed as q porter for Schwartz & Pelzman,
sos It'll street northwest. Members of the
firm identified the property that was re-
covered, and the detectives arrested VIII
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
MOROCCO AND ITS PEOPLE.
Mr.. Ion Perdicaris Addresses National
Geographic Society.

1.-The People, Politics and Government of
Morocco was the subject of a lecture last
night In Hubbard Memorial Hall by Mr..
Ion Perdicaris, whose experience as a cap
tive in the hands of Moorish brigands was
generally exploited In the newspapers at
the time of his capture and after his re-
Lease. Prof. Willis l.. Moore. chief of the
weather bureau and president of the Ma
tional Geographic Society. presided. and
introduced Mr.. Perdicaris to the ahdieuce,
which filed the hall TO overfiowing.
AS Morocco is now said to be bone OF
contention between France and Germany,
the lecture was given added interest.
Speaking of the sultan of that country, the
lecturer compared him with the Gear of
Russia as q man anxious to see his people
happy, but lacking the courage of his con-
yictions and the tact and ability to make
them so.
He said the present sultan Is a member
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MOORE & HILL, Inc, III 18th St.
Shoemaker, Robert Lester and william

E. Payne.
The lodge was reminded of the ap-
preaching Thanksgiving, two weeks
hence, and In accord with it's usual GUS
tom arrangements were made for special
service on the evening of that day
The improvements on it's hall were con-
sidered at some length, and plan for
completing them was outlined and agreed
upon.
The interests of the Anti-Saloon League.
child of local Good Templary, were dis
cussed, and the new representatives to
that federation were enjoined to give IL
their best possible services.
1t was announced that next Friday even
ing the officers of Fidelity Lodge. Beth
esda, Md, will be installed, and that in
response to a request from the executive
of the order in that Jurisdiction Mr. A. ID.
Shoemaker would off1ciate at that func-
ton and would be attended by Chief Tenn
plar Collins and other members of Silver
Star Lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
These Homes remarkably low prices and easy terms
$4,000.

$3.50 cash and $40 per month.
Four Cd sold through this week; eighteen
(1S) sold altogether
The Houses Will Rent for S28. 90 Month.
Locaton-V and F1ager northwest between
Second Inspect Sunday. These selling
quickly, you'd better make your selection before all sold
A % a modern and
thoroughly a o
The property in hrclass neighbohood absolutely
WEST paved
wi bea ba two
Of
at
quality
make offer
the are 81 homes oferedf less
and
meetw Is o the
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Price, $4,000.
Rented $3.50 Per Year.

Located the bon-ton section OF the West End surround
ed by the costly mansions in the city, ALL OUTSIDE
ROOMS; beautiful outlook over large grounds.
attractive brick and first floor
hall finished MARBLE apartments cleo
trio lighting.
splendid investment propostion-every apartment rented
before completion and the reasonable rental
rented yearly lease from October
A small amount required for maintenance OF the building.
Investigate thisan unusual opportunity invest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Had Acute Indigestion.

Carl Smith. fifteen years old. suffered an
attack OF acute Indigestion this morning
while on the street near his home at 61S
10th street northeast. He was taken TO
the Casualty Hospital where he was given
the necessary treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

To reach all the people
in Washington all the time
advertise in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

liams He admitted that he had taken the
articles of clothing, and was locked up for
a hearing In the Police Court tomorrow
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-11-16

DressmakiHg wanted. 5oo Chick
asha Ave. If