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The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26
Malls SO Pounds Of Tubers.

John II. Dodson, an Alaska miner
bought fifty pounds OF potatoes and or.
dered them sent to Mastodon, Alaska,
by u. s. mail,
He paid $40 30 for the lot and for
their carriage by mail into the int.
rior OF the northern territory, which
win make the "spuds" cost 21 cents
pound laid down at their destination,
Al that price he saved ~ cents a
pound on the price IN the markets
there.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26
Mayhap ennui afnlets YOU;
eest sIeepIna PIaee for Hoo Weather

The healing power of the great out
of-doors is rapidly becoming known 10
the great public, and an increasing
number are ayailing themselves OF the
curative and hygienic advantages OF
the outdoor life.
The present is favorable time for
getting used to the outdoor life. A
tent pitched in the yard or a screened
porch is a far better sleeping place
for the present season than an ordi-
nary bedroom. To get the greatest
possible benefit from the outdoor life,
one needs to live out continuously.
day and night. The average man
spends one-third of his life In sleep.
The conditions which surround the
body during sleep must necessarily
eI ercise a powerful influence upon life
and health. II this time is spent out
doors, In contact with the fresh air
aud the inyigorating influence Of the
open air. result In the highest de-
gree beneficial must certainly be ex-
perlenced,
one who is accustomed to sleeping
outdoors can hardly endure the at
mosphere OF the house. Even with
windows wide open there seems some
thing lacking. A sense OF depression
or oppression Is felt--a sort OF cloud
which Is lifted when one again gets
under the open sky.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26

WIN the ferocIoug moo.

With the ferocious mos~
out hungrily seeking his prey,
would be well for those leading an
outdoor life to know that a good way
to keep these and similar pests AZ
distance is to apply to the hands and
face the following lotion, recommend
ed by the Journal OF the outdoor Life;
Spirits OF camphor ................lZ or.
OH OF lavender .................... d.,
OIL OF pennyroyal ................ DIR.
Here's another hint from the same
journal. Scientists who have gone
boldly into the favored haunts OF the
mosquito to study his ways, have
discovered that the Insects are par.
tial to some colors and averse to
others They particularly dislike yell
low. Their favorlte is dark blue, with
dark red next, then brown, then scar
let then black. then blue gray, then
olive green, then violet, then pearl
gray. then white.
II should be borne in mind that the
mosquito is the chief source of malar
ial infection, Certain species of mos.
quito constantly carry with them in
their bodies the malarial parasites,
and in inflicting their bite they inject
some Of these parasites into the
blood
DR.. Schoo has observed that when
mosquitoes have access to acid fruits
their bite becomes less poisonous, or
quite harmless. And Professor Cell
has observed that in portions of Italy
where tomatoes are largely cultivated.
the people are practically free from
malarial infection, although the region
is naturally very malarious. II would
seem. then, that the wide cultivation
OF acid fruits, such as tomatoes.
strawberries, and other succulent
varieties, may be made an important
factor in Kidding the world OF this
very troublesome pest.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26
DESK USED ~ LArAveTTs.
Relic Now Owned BY Resident Of Mid
dleboro, Mass.


A relic OF the visit of Gen Lafayette
TO this country more than a century
ago is to be found in the residence OF
Leonidas Deane, Oak street, Middle.
boro, Mass. He prizes It highly, 1t is
desk which was used by the general
during his stay in America.
The ancestors OF Mrs. Ellen v.
Frost, now a resident of San Juan, but
who formerly lived in Middleboro, Sc
cured this bit of antique furniture at
Elizabeth, n. j., and II was kept in
that family for 100 years. Then Mr..
Deane secured the prize.
When closed the desk forms a fine
table, being substantially built Of ma.
hogany and highly polished. When the
cover is folded back fine writing sur.
face is exposed. BY pressing a catch
at the side Of the desk swings open
and person can step inside and sit.
The validity of the claim that It was
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26
rrleks Of IntelIInent PONY.

A pony belonging to VIII Pillsbury
of West Derry, n. H.. which he just
received from the west. caused a sen
sation on Broadway, New York by
his tricks. He is a very intelligent
animal He can give his age by mark
ing in the sand. He walked into an
Office and put his forward feet on a
desk as though he was the bookkeeper.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26
CHAPTER M.

There was an instant's awful
silence, broken only by Angeles
painting sobs.
! did not release her but still hold
ing her closely against my heart tried
to think. knew she believed what
she had said, but knew, TOO, that
there was some monstrous mistake.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26
Pleasant PreserIptlons.

One word, you hypochcndriac:
Let nature heal your woes.
IL you are blue, respondent.
Just call on DR. Rose,
With tnorns, mayhap, he'll lance you,
But. then, TO heal the smart.
He'll charm you with his beauty,
And sweetness rare impart.
II appetite Is tagging.
Just call on Dr. Green.
He'll take you through the meadows
Where beauties rare are seen.
He'll give the green-leaf tonic
And spices from the wood
One treatment will convince you
Ills medicine Is good.
Mayhap ennui affiicts you;
Go, call on Dr. Lark,
(You'll find him IN the meadows)
And 20 his music bark.
He'll tell you OF the woodland,
breathe secrets OF the hills,
And listening TO his sweetest notes
Win Danish all your Ills.
Therefore ! am repeating.
Let Nature cure your woes
There's healing In the meadows;
There's health hid In the rose.
Go revel I'm the gladness
That's rampant IN the hills,
And flowers. and birds, and beauty
VIII rob you OF your Ills.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-26

There are between 100000 and 4Oo''
900 acres of land in Wales under
which the minerals belong TO the
crown,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

A rumor was circulated the first of
the week that C. M. Ketcham, who has
been station agent here for sixteen
years, had left the employ Of the comp
any. The report started from remark
made by Mr.. Ketcham, in which he said
it would seem rather strange for him to
to go to work for another company after
working for the G. B. & @. for twenty
seven years, and was caused from the
fact that on July 1st the Charlton
branch will cease to be part of the G.
B2& Q.'and will become part of the
Missouri lines of the Burlington system.
and all the employees and equipment will
be in charge of the Missouri offices
which are located at st. Joe, but Mr..
Ketcham will still remain as agent at
Leon. There are all kinds of rumors of
new service after the change is made,
one being the early morning train which
runs from Charlton to st. Joe will be
taken off and train put on running
from Des Moines to st. Joe via Leon
1t is also reported that there will be
several changes in the freight runs, but
it is all hot air talk, as nothing definite
has yet been announced.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Fourth of July at Van Vert.
lutte at sunrise-1OO guns.

Salute at sunrise-100 guns.
The procession will form at the school
house at 1880 a. M, led by the Hope
vile and Elston bands, followed by
floats and professions of Van Vert, also
all civic societies, G. A. r. post and
school children and proceed to the park
where the following program will be
carried out:
Music by Elston band, ''The Star
Spangled Banner"
Raising the American flag.
Salute to the flag.
Song"
Reading of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence by S. Fulmer.
Music by Hopeville band.
Flower drill by pupils of Popcorn
school.
Music by Elston band.
Dinner.
1:3O p. m. Music by Hopeville band.
Song by choir-"Our Country's flag"
Address by Hon. ". E. Miller, of Bed
ford.
Song by choir-"Dear Columbia
ADJUSTMENTS.
The remainder of the afternoon will
be taken up with various amusements,
consisting of nail driving contest by
the ladies, ball game, goat race, etc.
Liberal prizes being given in each con-
test.
Up. m. Grand display of fireworks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Mrs. May Stephens, married woman
residing in Long Creek township, was
arrested Monday by sheriff Wallace and
brought to Leon, an indictment having
been returned against her by the grand
jury charging her with conducting a
house of ill-fame. The woman was
accompanied by her three children and
the authorities hated to place her in
Jail, as the children would have to be
cared for by the county SO arrangements
were made for her to sign her own bond
of $500 to appear at the next term OF
court and she was allowed to return
home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

The members Of the Rathbone Sisters
planned surprise party on Mrs. Marion
Woodland last Friday evening prior to
her leaving the first of the week for
Lake Andes, S. D., where she will spend
the summer at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Hoyle Gilreath. The Rathbones
dropped in, taking delicious refresh
ments with them, and very pleasant
evening was spent. Mrs. Woodland has
been a very active worker in the
society and the surprise was token of
the members appreciation of her efforts
for the good Of the society.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Leon win be practically deserted

Leon will be practically deserted
next Tuesday, as nearly all our people
are figuring on spending the Fourth at
some of the neighboring towns. The
railroad facilities will be exceptionally
good, as people can go to Lamont in the
morning and home on the evening train,
and they can also go north on the
@ to Humeston or Charlton, as special
train will leave Davis City at O'clock
in the morning and return some time
that night. Tt is said an effort is also
being made to secure special train to
run to Van Vert and Osceola and re-
turn in the evening so that Leon people
can spend the day at either of these
places.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

The body Of S. Y. Harger who commit
ted suicide at Chicago last week arrived
at Decatur City, on Wednesday. 1t is
learned that Mr.. larger evidently com
mitted the rash act while brooding over
losing quite bit Of money. He was in
the habit of having considerable money
with him and had over 5000 when he
went to Chicago. On Saturday morning
he met Mr.. Sells, the gentleman for
whom he worked and accompanied him
to Chicago and told him he had been
robbed of all his money, something over
5000, and ask for loan of $50 as he
said he wanted to get a new suit
before going back home. Mr.. Sells gave
him the money and that was the last he
saw of him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Leon Reunion Sept. 8, 7 and 8.

At Joint meeting of the Old Soldiers
and Old Settlers held at the G. A. r.
hall last Friday it was decided to
change the dates for the Leon reunion
to Sept. 6, Z and s. There was good
attendance and all present were work
ing in harmony. 1t was suggested that
this year the reunion be held up town,
and the matter was finally left in the
hands of the executive committee. The
reunion committee Of the Old Soldiers
association John Holden, ]. H. Evans
and G. K. Cherrington, met with a
committee Of three from the Old Set
tiers Association which had been
appointed by President G. W.. Hoffman,
the committee consisting Of Geo. E.
Hurst, l. N. Beard and h. Farquhar, and
the two committees we're authorized to
select the executive committee which
will have charge of the reunion. At
their meeting John Holden, j. H. Evans
and W. G.. Stempel were named as the
reunion committee with power to take
full charge Of the reunion and decide
whether it would be held at Casters
lake or up town. A speakers commi ttee
consisting of Al. Allen, Capt. ]. D.
Brown and Marion F. Stookey was APP
pointed to secure speakers and they are
in correspondence with number OF
prominent speakers. Now that the
dates for the reunion are fixed the
committees can get to work. The
Leon reunion has always been big
success, and when it was suggested
that no reunion be held this year il
brought out vigorous protest from all
parts of the county, as everyone seemed
to want the reunion held here.
At the meeting of the Old Settlers
association G. W. Hoffman was re-elect
ed as president for the coming yea
and James F. Harvey was named a
secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Notice to Our Correspondents.

Next Tuesday is the Fourth of July,
and as THE REPORTER force desires to
take holiday, we specially request
that all correspondents send in their
items day earlier, so that they will
reach this office on Monday. By doing
this you will accommodate the printers
and enable us to print your items, as
if they are held until Wednesday they
will betoo late for that week. Please
remember this and send in your items
early this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

We ask indulgence of our patrons for
a few days while we are changing
many of our telephone lines, replacing
the loose wire with new cable system
which will save much annoyance from
crossed wires. 1t may be necessary
during the work to cut out a few phones
but it will be for only few minutes
at time, and when the new cables are
installed the lines will work much
better. LEON TELEPHONE Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Mr.. Roger Reynolds, of Kellerton,
and Miss Grace E. Treanor, of Grand
River, were married at the home of Z.
R. Acton in this city, on Monday after
noon at 1870 o'clock, the ceremony being
performed by Squire John Holden. The
groom is an expert machinist and we'll
spoken of, and the bride is popular
young lady of Grand River township.
Their friends extend hearty congratula-
tions. Mr.and Mrs. Reynolds will make
their home at Ottumwa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

The Ringgold county Medical Society
will meet at Mt. Ayr on Thursday, July
9th. and we notice that three of the
we'll known physicians Of Decatur
county are on the program, Dr.. H. r.
Layton, of Leon, DR.. E. W. Doolittle, of
Garden Grove, and DR.. ]. W. Wales, OF
Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

A.P. Coontz, one Of the prominent
farmers of Woodland, was Leon visitor
Monday, and while here took occasion
to examine the overcrowded vaults at
the court house and the many records
which are not protected from destruc-
ton by fire. and went home firm in the
conviction that the farmers of Decatur
county cannot afford to do without a
new court house any longer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Decatur City has announced unique
celebration for those people who want
to spend quiet Fourth of July. Big
posters have been printed advertising
the Salvation Army tent meeting now
in progress at Decatur, and services
will be held all day on the Fourth.
There will also be ball game between
Davis City and Decatur.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Ed Bilby of Nodaway county, and
Dave Rankin of Atchison county, two OF
Missouri's greatest corn growers and
feeders, are making preparation for big
crops this year as usual. The former
has planted $500 acres and is feeding
1000 head of cattle. Rankin has put in
$4,000 acres of corn and 400 hands are
emploYed in the fields.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

A number Of the residents of south
Leon were greatly wrought up last Fri
day over the severe beating which a
woman of that part of town gave one of
her children, and committee waited
on the woman and told her in plain
words that if she ever whipped the
child again that the matter would be
handled in no easy manner, as the
neighbors say she beats her children
numerically. Complaint has been
made of her conduct before and unless
there is change there will be some.
thing doin' pretty soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Geo. Moran the well known horse buy
er from King City, Mo-, was in Leon the
first of the week. He expects to return
here the first week of September during
the Leon reunion and will buy several
car loads of horses and mules for the
southern market. George is very popu-
lar in this section and has reputation OF
dealing fairly with the farmers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

The Ringgold county board of super
Galloway the return of about $3.50, being
the difference between the amount
allowed him for clerk hire and the sum
he expended. The board allowed him
$500 per year, and he hired a clerk fol
$3.50, retaining the balance. Recorder
Galloway has asked to have the matter
referred to the attorney general and il
he so decides, will return the money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
MATRIMONIAL
Epperley-Farnes.

Mr.. Will S. Epperley and Miss Jennie
Farnes, two of the we'll known and
popular young people of this city, were
united in marriage at the home of Elder
e. H. Hubbell Wednesday afternoon at
1:30 o'clock, and left on the afternoon
train for Des Moines, where they will
visit few days at the home of the
brides sister and then return to this
city and go to housekeeping.
The groom is the we'll known section
foreman on the Burlington at this
station, and is a young man of sterling
integrity and character. His bride is
one of the best young ladies of Leon and
the many friends of these most estim-
able young people extend hearty
congra tulation and wish them abund-
ant happiness and prosperity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

In the account of the burning of G.
W. Barr's barn last week taken from the
Lineville Tribune and published on an
other page of this paper, it is stated he
had no insurance, but this is a mistake
as Mr.. L. P. Sigler on Tuesday paid Mr..
Barr 1897 on policy which he held in
the Hawkeye Co., for whom Mr.. Sigler is
agent. Mr.. Sigler also tells US that his
total loss above the insurance will be
$500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Our old friend Willis Hines, of High
Point, was in town Tuesday, and we are
with the aid of good cane. Mr.. Hines
has sufferered terribly for number OF
years with his knee which was injured
while in the service Of his country, and
for the past two years has only been
able to walk by using crutches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

DIR. and Mrs. j. w. Rowell entertain
ed a large party of friends in delightful
manner last Friday evening at their
commodious home in east Leon, in honor
of Mrs. Nellie Wharton, of Alton. The
lawn was Illuminated with Chinese
lanterns, and delicious refreshments
were served. DR.. and Mrs. Rowell are
such excellent entertainers that the
guests did not think of going home
until the lights went out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

G. Nj. Axes of this city, has been
asked to officiate as marshal of the day
at the big celebration to be held at
Lamont on July 4th, and Charley has
accepted. If things don't run smoothly
there that day it will not be the fault
of Mr.. Axes for there is no better fellow
in the state for position like this.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Drury-AIlen.

A beautiful home wedding was SOL
emniZed Wednesday morning at 1920 at
the home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Allen of this city, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Charles A.
Drury, of Grimes, Iowa, and Miss Irma
Allen, the ceremony being performed by
Elder H. II. Hubbell, the guests being
confined to the relatives and few in
innate friends.
The house was decorated with roses,
carnations and other flowers, and the
floors were strewn with flowers as the
bridal party, attended by Mrs. Fl. H..
Hubbell and Miss Ethel Bowman, enter
ed the room where the ceremony was
performed by Elder Hubbell, who used
the beautiful ring ceremony of the
Christian church.
The bride was charmingly costumed
in white silk and carried brides roses.
After the ceremony and congratulations
three course wedding breakfast was
served.
The groom is prominent young bust
ness man of Grimes, Iowa, being engag-
ed in the lumber and hardware business,
and is highly spoken of by those who
know him. The bride is the daughter
of one of the we'll known families of this
city, sweet and beautiful young lady
who has been teaching in the public
schools for several years, and she will
be sorely missed by a large circle OF
| friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drury left on the after
noon train for Grimes where a coy
home awaits them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

s21.35 to Asbury Park, N. Y, S21.0O
and return via Nickel Plate Road.
Tickets good via New York City. Dates
of sale, June 10Th and Both and July 1st
and End, with extreme return limit Of
August 31st by depositing ticket. Chi
cago City Ticket Offices, Ill Adams st.
and Auditorium annex. Depot, La
Sale and Van Buren, Sts., on Elevated
Loop. July l..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

The Eastern Star lodge held an
initiatory session Monday evening
when the secret work was conferred
upon two candidates, Miss Marian
Stookey and Mr.. Ed. Smith, following
the work in the lodge room ice cream
was served to the members at Carmean's
restaurant
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Robi-
son, of Eden township, was gladdened
Tuesday morning by the birth of twin
boys, but the same evening both the
little ones died. The bereaved parents
have the sympathy Of many friends in
their bereavement
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

We are in the machine trade. Nc
Cormick, Deering and Standard mowers
and binders. Standard 5 foot mower
$500. Come in and let US trade.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER. ),
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Norman Crowell while playing near
the residence of S. A. Gates yesterday,
stepped on board and run two nails
into his foot, inficting very painful
wound
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Elder H. H. Hubbell was busy man
yesterday, being called upon to oficiate
at three weddings, and if he went to
bed hungry last night it was not be-
cause he did not have chance to eat
hearty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

M. E. church services, Sunday, July ?,
II a. M, Fourth of July Sermon. Sub
iect-"God's Favor to Our Nation SIP.
M, subject-"Become Christian"
A. M. PITCHER, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Anyone desiring good secondhand
iron range can secure bargain by
calling on Elder Il. H. Hubbell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

A pickup nine from Leon and nine
from the teachers and students at the
Summer School played a game of ball at
Casters park last Saturday afternoon,
the score being IS to Z in favor OF
Leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Mr.. Luke Collins, living west of Van
Vert, had two children bitten by pet
dog last week. The dog was swapping
and frothing at the mouth and fearing
he was mad, started for town to have
the dog examined but it died on the
road. The children's hands are swoll-
en- badly.-Van Vert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Joe L. Warner, jeweler and optician,
opposite Farmers & Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Rolla Alexander and family will leave
the latter part of this week for st. John,
Wash, where they expect to make their
future home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

The meeting to be held at the M. 3
church on Friday evening Of this week
by Mrs. S. A. Gibbon has been post
poned until Friday evening, July 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has Offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's Office. Give him call.