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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

THE REPORTER editor and family had
the pleasure Monday Of eating the finest
fresh oysters we ever tasted through
the kindness of Mr.. E. B. Rowe, prom
inent horse buyerof New Haven, Conn.
Mr.. Rowe and son William left New
Haven on Friday and were fortunate in
getting through to Leon before the
trains were all blocked. He had small
cask of extra fine oysters put up at New
Haven and brought them with him to
real fresh oysters were like. The
of buying several car loads Of horses
for the New Haven market, which is one
of the largest horse markets in the
world. They will buy all kinds and are
paying good prices, so you will do we'll
to see them if you have any horses to
sell. Charley Norton Of this city is
assisting them in buying.
Frank Gotch, the we'll known wrest-
Ter who has appeared in Leon on sever
aloccasions has made his debut as
pugulist. At Buffalo, N. Y, last Satur-
day night he stopped Sam Williams,
big Canadian heavy weight boxer in the
fifth round Of what was to have been a
ten round boxing match. Gotch was
boxing rather roughly in the fifth round
when he hooked Williams on the jaw
which put him to the mat. When he
fell his right arm twisted under him,
his shoulder was sprained and the bout
was ended. Gotch was fast as light
ming on his feet. He was quick with
his hands, and at ducking and side-step-
ping he was far more clever than his
admirers imagined he would be. 1t is
said that Gotch will continue boxing
and after meeting few more of the
lesser lights will arrange a match with
Jeffries, the champion heavy weight
fighter. On Saturday night Gotch
wrestled at Buffalo with Alexander
Samuelson, the Terrible Swede," who
though he weighed thirty pounds more
than Gotch never had a ghost of a
chance in the wrestle, the Iowa giant
twisting him into all sorts Of shapes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

The 9. L. S. clpb perpetrated one Of
their celebrated surprise parties last
Wednesday evening, the victim this
time being Miss Mate Parrish. The
members of the club gathered at her
room bringing refreshments with them
and delightful evening was spent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Rev. W. A. Montgomery, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church has been quite
sick for week and no services were
held at the church last Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16
Baled hay for sale. G. e. GARDNER.

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Wheeler, of Hamilton township, died
Wednesday about noon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

For RENT-The Erwin Gore farm Of
100 acres, miles west of Davis City.
Well improved. See Mrs. Erwin Gore,
Leon, Iowa. 26-1t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Mcintosh Hill, we'll known farmer
residing on the old Cozad farm north OF
Pleasanton, was found dead in bed Tues
day night, his death supposed to have
been caused from heart disease. He
leaves a wife and family of grown chill
dren. Arrangements for the funeral
had not been made at the time THR RE-
PORTER went to press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Oscar Wilson, a young man 81 years of
Of Mt. Ayr, was almost instantly killed
by the discharge of shotgun which he
the accident occurring on farm SIX
miles northeast Of Mt. Ayr, where young
that Mss0 he attempted 70 pull the l gun to.
ward him to shoot at rabbit when the
left thigh. A young boy, who was with
Wilson'S death is the fourth life that has
been lost in Ringgold county within the
last five months from the gun habit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Miss Hattie Haskett will entertain
party of young folks at the home of w.
j. Sullivan on Thursday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

If any one thinks it is an easy task to
fill newspaper with news such times
as we have been having the past week
we would like to have them relieve us
of the job. No trains running, no one
coming or going, everybody staying in
doors, and mighty few news items are
floating around.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

L. L. Cannon, Of Eden township, ON
Tuesday received telegram saying
that his daughter, Mrs. Hilda Freeman,
who recently removed to Lamar, Colo
RADIO, was dangerously ill with infla-
nation of the bowels. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cannon expected to leave yesterday en-
the first train for Lamar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Our country correspondents are in
the same fix as the railroads, all tied up
this week, being unable to get their
newsy letters to this Office on account
of no trains running and the rural car
riers being unable to get over their
routes. We trust that they will all be
in good shape next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16
VeIie Buggies Are Best

Good seed oats for sale.
23-tf Phone As. MORRIS GARDNER.
For RENT-My $50 acre farm miles
southeast Of Leon.
25-3t JOHN ". KRELER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16


II. B. Alden, of Edmond, Okla, arrived
here last Thursday evening in response
to a message saying that his wife, who
had been visiting for several months at
the home Of his parents near Pleasanton,
was very low. No trains were running
and it was impossible for him to get to
Pleasanton that night and about mid
night his wife died. Zed Gore drove
Mr.. Alden to Pleasanton Friday morning
but it was an all day job as good por-
ton of the road had to be shoveled out
before they could get through and Zed
says it was the worst trip he ever
made. Mrs. Alden had been in poor
health for two years suffering from
dropsy and leaves three children, two
girls and boy with her husband to
mourn her death. The funeral was held
at Gilman City, Mo-, her former home,
on Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Jesse Spicer was arrested Saturday
by city marshal Pryor and taken before
Mayor McGinnis on the charge Of intox-
ication, and was found guilty and a fine
of $40 and costs imposed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16
An enlarged Crayon Portrait for 50
cents at the CARRIER Studio. 25-2t.

An enlarged Crayon Portrait for 50
cents at the CARRIER Studio. 252t.
Clerk Of the Courts A. s. Tharp is still
confined to the house by illness.
Good bright baled hay, six bales for
$1.O0. Phone IS. MORRIS GARDNER.
Harry Shumway is clerking at Stem
pei & Co.'S drug store for few days
while Mr.. stempel is visiting at Fit.
Madison.
Ex-Deputy Recorder ]. T. Lane was
last week granted an increase Of his
pension to $l4 per month.
Miss Nellie Ledgerwood, of the post
Office force, has been confined to the
house since Sunday by illness.
FARM FOR RHFT-187 acres, we'll inn
proved, one mile north Of Leon. Call
or write. GRO. W. BAKER,
24-tf. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

All kinds Of lumber for sale at the
mill one and one-half miles west Of Wood
land. Come to the mill or call s. r.
Massey or Ira Brown on the phone. 16tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Ii you want a farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms 90 to E. J.
Sankey. southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets. Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

The spots on the sun which caused
considerable apprehension among GER
tain people have entirely disappeared,
and scientists say they may be back
again in month or it may be eleven
years before they will appear again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

The announcement of the wedding Of
Mr.. B. E. Millsap and Miss Bessie
Pritchard has been made, the ceremony
to take place at the home Of the brides
parents near Decatur City on Wednes-
day evening, March 1st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Uncle John Cochran, who lives near
the Palestine church writes us to place
his name on The REPORTERS Roll of
Honor, as he has been subscriber to
the paper even since G.. N. Udell was
editor, something like 50 years ago.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran have been
quite sick for the past two weeks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

We heard Monday Of woman in this
town whose family have been receiving
aid from the city all winter, who gave a
picture agent an order for an enlarged
picture and planked down $500 in cold
cash to pay for it in advance. The
money would have been spent to better
advantage had it been used to purchase
fuel or provisions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Grand Chancellor Wadd, of the K. P.
grand lodge will be at Weldon Thurs
day night, providing trains are running,
to make an official visit to the Weldon
lodge. If the weather moderates a
number of the Leon Knights are con-
templating driving up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

II you want a good policy of accident
Insurance can fix you out.
e. j. WARNER.
DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DIR. Fox
worthys office. Give him call.
A BARGAIN 2 Empire Separator
good as new, for sale cheap.
z. Il. GARDNER, Assignee.
For RENT Several good farms, Call
quick if you want one.
25-tf. G.. M. KILLER.
Marshal Pryor arrested Jess Adair at
the opera house last Friday night for
creating disturbance and when taken
before Mayor McGinnis he was fined
$40 and costs.
The spots on the sun which caused
considerable apprehension among GER
tain people have entirely disappeared,
and scientists say they may be back
again in month or it may be eleven
years before they will appear again.
Grand Chancellor Wadd, of the K. P.
grand lodge will be at Weldon Thurs
day night, providing trains are running,
to make an official visit to the Weldon
lodge. If the weather moderates a
number Of the Leon Knights are con-
templating driving up.
If any one thinks it is an easy task to
fill newspaper with news such times
as we have been having the past week
we would like to have them relieve us
Of the job. No trains running, no one
coming or going, everybody staying in
doors, and mighty few news items are
floating around.
Our country correspondents are in
the same fix as the railroads, all tied up
this week, being unable to get their
newsy letters to this Office on account
Of no trains running and the rural car
rlers being unable to get over their
routes. We trust that they will all be
in good shape next week.
Uncle John Cochran, who lives near
the Palestine church writes us to place
his name on The REPORTERS Roll Of
Honor, as he has been subscriber to
the paper even since G. N. Udell was
editor, something like 50 years ago.
| AoOCH MI. niiS1 1AFSs SOCuFdu nave DG0l
quite sick for the past two weeks.
The rural mail carriers have received
notice from Washington that they will
be granted a holiday on Wednesday,
Feb. p, on account OF it being Wash
inston's birthday, and no mail will be
delivered by them on that day. But
vacation is nothing new to the Leon
carriers for they have been enjoying
vacation for several days, it being i'm
possible for them to get over their
routes.
The seniors of the Leon High School
had planned reception to the juniors
at the home Of D. f. Long five miles
northeast Of Leon last Thursday even
ing, and they made desperate effort to
get to the Long home in bob sleds, but
the roads were drifted so badly that
the attempt was abandoned and the
sleds only succeeded in getting as far
as the home of VIM. Alldrich where
they stopped and spent pleasant hour
then started on the return trip.
Rev. F. Edwards, of Osceola, stopped
off here last Wednesday night, return
ing from six weeks visit in Oklahoma
and with friends in Missouri. In Okla
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

The last will of Patrick Mullin, Of
Franklin township has been fled for
probate. 1t is dated Sept. 20, 1904, be-
ing witnessed by I.G. Smith and E. J.
Sankey: After providing for the pay
ment Of all his just debts he bequeaths
the sum of one dollar to each Of his
fourteen children, and the balance of
his estate, real and personal, is be-
aueathed to his wife Margaret G. Null
lin, who is named as executrix of the
will without bond.
The snow of Tuesday morning was the
twenty-ffth snow storm this winter,
which we believe breaks all records.
and the total snowfall has been over so
inches, the heaviest for more than
twenty years. Last winter there was
less than ten inches Of snow. all winter,
so we have already had more than five
times as much snow rs last winter, and
with good prospects of several more
inches before spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

Marshal Pryor arrested Jess Adair at
the opera house last Friday night for
creating disturbance and when taken
before Mayor McGinnis he was fined
$40 and costs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

The furnace at the south school build
ing which has been in use over since
the building was erected, gave out
Monday evening, and the school board
had to fit up two Of the rooms with
stoves, there being no school taught by
Miss Bowman and Miss Allen Tuesday
morning while the stoves were being
put up, but school was resumed at noon.
The furnace was only used to heat two
rooms, stoves being used in the other
two rooms.
The rural mail carriers are having a
hard time of it these days to make their
trips on account Of the roads being
blocked with drifted snow. The regu-
lations Of the department provide that
the patrons of the route must keep the
roads open if they want their mail de-
livered, the following being the official
regulation touching this point: "The
patrons are expected to meet the de-
partment half way, by affording the car
riers every facility for the performance
of their duties, by keeping the roads
open after heavy snowfalls, and by using
their influence with the proper author
tiles to maintain them in good repair at
all seasons Of the year and under all
sorts of weather conditions"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

The Amicitia Club gave Valentine
party to the club members and their
husbands at the commodious home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Teale Tuesday even
ing. Valentines were distributed to
the guests, refreshments served, and
delightful evening was spent notwith-
standing the severe weather.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16


Leon merchants need such an organi-
cation also, for there are some Of the
ripest, juiciest, cheerfulest dead beats
here that we have ever met.
Hello! Hines, the Grand River Pro
duce man in the lead on prices for poul-
try, eggs, butter, cream, hides, tallow,
furs, iron, rubber, rags, etc. A car load
OF feed and flour just arrived. Will
keep the same in stock ct all times,
We can save you money. Don't forget
the place. North of Grand River depot
25-3t
An order has been received by Sheriff
Wallace to release George Phillips, the
Indian doctor who was indicted with
CD. Norman on the charge of stealing
chickens, on his own bond, and he ex-
poets to leave this week with his two
boys for Topeka, Kas., where he will be
cared for at the home of his sister
Phillips has consumption and will evil
IDENTITY not live long, so in the interest
of humanity it was thought best to re-
lease him and allow him to go to his
relatives.
Only two of the rural mail carriers OF
the five running out from the Leon post
Office covered their entire route last
Saturday, although all Of them made the
the attempt. Frank Allen on No. and
Harl Williamson on No, succeeded in
getting over their route, although it
was the hardest trip they ever made
We doubt whether there were any two
other carriers in this part of Iowa who
succeeded in making their entire trip
and the patrons of these routes should
appreciate the hardships which these
boys endured in order to get their mail
to them. None of the carriers covered
their routes Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

For RENT Several good farms, Cal
quick if you want one.
25-tf. G. M. KELLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

The business men of Lamont have
organized credit association, to pro-
tect themselves against dead beats.
Leon merchants need such an organi-
cation also, for there are some Of the
ripest, juiciest, cheerfulest dead beats
here that we have ever met.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

M. f. Pottoroff, a farmer residing
three and half miles northwest Of
Leon, died early Tuesday morning after
being sick for ten days with pneumonia.
He was about 60 years Of age. The
funeral was held Wednesday afternoon,
interment being at the Shy cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

A BARGAIN No. 2 Empire Separator
good as new, for sale cheap.
G. e. GARDNER, Assignee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-16

II you wanta good policy of accident
Insurance can fix you out,
e. j. WARNER.
DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DIR. Fox
worthy's office. Give him call.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-22
GRAVE DANGER
TO THE EMPIRE
Strikes Continue Ill the Various
Trades at St. Petersburg.
MEETINGS AT UNIVERSITIES
THE RIGHT TO ASSEMBLE is IN
PERIL.
MEETINGS AT UNIVERSITIES

st. Petersburg, Oct. 2l.-On accoun' of
continued meetings at universities, with
steadily Increasing attendance. especially
OF workmen and other non-studeuts,
which are not only devoted to the anti
government propaganda, but also the par
Elephants in grave danger in case OF fire
or panic, Emperor Nicholas summoned a
special conference of the ministry TO dis
cuss the right TO assemble with especial
reference to the university meetings. The
conference declared that the immediate
PRONUNCIATION Of a new statute governing
the right Of assembly was imperatiVely
necessary.
1t recommended the putting of halls
outside the universities at the disposition
OF the students for meetings and the
closure OF the universities unless public
meetings within their precincts we're dis
continued. The last meeting at the St.
Petersburg university was attended by
l3,0O0 persons, of whom only a small pof-
tion were students. The gathering COM
pletely filled all the available room and
blocked the aisles and corridors.
The university council issued a state
ment declaring that ii cannot be reSpon-
sible for the consequences or such meet
ings, pointing out that the inadeGuacy of
exits would cause q frightful catastrophe
IN case of fire or panic, which was east
~ precipitatable in case Of police inter-
ference or even FumOT OF such interior
enCe. The socialstic wOTlLmen have re-
solved to continue their tactics of po-
litical obstruction ard from time To time
declare strikes of two or three days du-
ration Under the law they cannot be
dismissed. and therefore the employees of
the big ObukOff steel works and the
Worllmen OF several other factories who
did not strike early in the week have
begun such a strike and have issued mani
festOs demanding the right of assembly,
universal suffrage in elections to the ma
tional assembly and freedom Of the press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-22
MAN WHO RAN GROCERY IN STEAMBOAT
is VISITOR IN SALT LAKE CITY

One of the interesting experiences in
the business career Of W. B. Skinner
yesterday, was the conducting Of 4
grocery store in "A steamboat on land.
MT. Skinner decided 10 open a store in
Males City. Mont, in 1882. Building
material was hard to get and hard to
pay for at the prices prevailing there
in those days. Fortune smiled on Mr..
Skinner, however. At the psychologist
al moment The Yellowstone, one Of
the old steamboats, that piled up and
down the Missouri and Yellowstone
rivers, came TO grief at Buffalo rap
ids" in the Yellowstone river, a few
miles below Miles City. The boat was
so badly damaged that the owners de-
cided TO sell Ii for what it would bring
and thus Mr.. skinner got his store
building. The Yellowstone was dis
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-22
GRAND RUSH TO
PAY THE NOTES
Politicians Trying to Get From Under
the Enterprise Wreck.
NAMES BEING WITHHELD
DIRECTORS OF THE BANK IN
CONFERENCE.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct, 2L-Apparently
the directors of the Enterprise National
bank of Allegheny are today as much
in the dark regarding the banks hnan-
eial condition as they were when the
doors were closed Wednesday last. Tho
conference Of the directors and their
counsel last night did not adjourn until
midnight. Information as TO the ques-
tons under consideration was refused,
but it is known that the advisability
Of taking legal action. criminal or civil,
was discussed, and also methods to be
pursued in holding the estate of CASH
Ter Clark liable for any shortage that
may be discovered
Negotiations are now under way for
the sale of the Santa Fe Central Rail-
way'cOmpany by the Pittsburg owners.
1t is said several offers have been made
for the property and at least two OF
the three railroads which now have
connection with it are among the ne
gotiators. These roads are the Denver
& Rio Grande, the Rock Island and the
Santa Zee DrOper
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-22
AMERICANS COULD NOT
WEAR DECORATIONS

St. Petersburg. Oct. H.-UndeT the
leadership Of Brigadier General Thorn
as II. Barry, u. s. A, as senior officer.
the party of military attaches recently
returned from Manchuria. including.
beside the four Americans General
Barry, Colonel John Van b. HOff. Ma
jor Montgomery McComb and Captain
Sidney A. Cloman), the British, French,
German. Turkish and ROUmanian at
taches went to Peterhof this afternoon
for presentation 10 Emperor Nicholas
and afterWard lunehed at the palace.
The emperor spoke a few cordial words
TO each. All the attaches except the
Americans wore their decorations just
bestowed on them by the emperor. The
Americans are awaiting permission
from Washington TO accept their dec
orations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-22

mantled and her various parts con-
Veyed TO the town, where they were
used to build a tWO-story business
structure When. the building was
completed. Mr.. Skinner filled il with
his grocery stock, and for five years,
during the flag end" Of the buffalo
days and the beginning of the great
cowboy period,-he sold staple and fancy
groceries from the midst of The Vel
lOwstOnes bones. In 1887 Mr.. Skinner
sold the store and later located in Dem
yer, where his home now is.
The old store is still in commission
in Miles City. Last year the owner de-
cided 10 remodel if. The contractor
found the planks of The Yellowstone in
such good condition, despite their long
years Of service aflOat and ashore. that
ne decided not to disturb them, and
they still constitute the walls of the
first story OF the building.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-22
B0NESETTER KILLS
HIMSELF IN HIS CELL

Aitken, Mimi. Oct. 2I.-Dr. W. e.
Arons. the bonesetter, convicted Of big
amy and grand larceny, and yesterday
sentenced by Judge Spooner to six
years in the penltentiary at saltwater,
committed suicide in his cell this moru-
ing at o'clock blowing the top of his
head completely OFF with q colts re-
YolVeT.
DR. Arons was arrested about six
weeks ago in Colorado Springs on a
charge of forgery. The investigation
resulting from this arrest developed the
fact that he had an extra wife and he
was brought here 10 answer TO the
charge of bigamy. lie is well known
throughout the country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-22
Paying Their Notes.

The Pittsburg Leader today says
there Is every evidence that the poll
ticians said to be responsible for the
failure Of the Enterprise National bank
are hurrying to pay the notes in an ef-
fort to conceal traces of their Identity.
and Receiver John Is. Cunningham,
who is in charge of the bank, does not
deny it.
ut is positively known" says the
Leader. that since the bank closed
Wednesday several political notes have
been paid at a bank Of Pittsburg
through which the Enterprise bank
cleared"
S. p. Kohen. a stakeholder of the
Enterprise bank, said today the de-
pOsitors would be paid in fun and that
the stockholders would make up any
deficiency.
Bank Examiner Cunningham said an
examination of the papers in the bank
shows that there is no paper there with
the name Of Senator Penrose upon 1t.