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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

During the heavy electrical storm
Tuesday morning fourteen telephones
were burned out at Decatur City. Ira
Bennett, the thirteen year old son of
Howard Bennett, was sitting in wagon
at Decatur and was knocked to the
ground and stunned by stroke of
lightning. The boy was unconscious
for about five minutes when he revived
and complained all day of pains in his
head, but it is not thought he was SER
iously injured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The revival meetings at the Metho-
dist church in Decatur continue with
large attendance and increasing inter-
est. Up to date about IS have protested
conversion. Rev. olenslayger is doing
efficient and heroic work for Christ.
The meetings will continue each night
this week and over Sunday. The Sab
bath services will be as follows: Sunrise
meetings at $50; Sunday school at 10
a. m. and preaching at II a. m. Praise
meeting at 2:3O p. m. Baccalaureate
service for graduating class of Decatur
high school at $3.50 p. m. and jubilee SER
vices at 1880 p. N. Come early, come
all, come to enjoy high day in Israel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
Owens-Arnold.

Mrs. Ruth E. Arnold of Davis CITY.
Iowa, was married to Mr.. Samuel Owens
OF this city, last Friday evening, at the
parsonage of the First Methodist
Church, Tacoma.
Mr.. Owens has been resident of
Hoquiam for several years and has
many friends here. The bride arrived
direct from Iowa and was met at
Tacoma by Mr.. Owens. They returned
to Hoquiam, Saturday and will make
this their home.-Hoquiam WASH
Washingtonian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
For Sale.

One good young work mare. $50
One good young work mare 100
One good cattle and work horse .. so
One good last fall draft colt, sound
and halter broke so
One splendid young Jersey COW
giving from p to 3 gallons of milk
per day, bred to Guernsey bull. so
One Jersey yearling heifer bred to
Guernsey bull %
Five tons of hay in stack ............... 20
Above for sale only till Saturday, the
18th. No reduction in price or trade
considered. FRANK N. SLADE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The biggest express package that ever
came to Centerville was probably one
transferred here Wednesday enroute to
Lancaster to join Billy Halls show. 1t
was an express car with eight elephants
in charge of a keeper. These were sent
all the way from New York by express
and it cost little sum no doubt to
move them. Paul Dillon didn't have to
haul them in his express wagon, but if
he had had to do it Paul would have
tried it.-Centerville Iowegian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Olsen entertained
a party Of friends at progressive euchre
last Wednesday evening. In contrast
to the usual custom, the prizes were
awarded to. the poorest instead Of the
best players, and the winners were
Senator Marion F. Stookey and Mr.. J.
A. Caster. Delicious refreshments
were served and the guests spent a
very pleasant evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

;, About twenty of the Knights of
Pythias went to Charlton yesterday to
attend the district convention of the
order which met in that city. The dis
trlct which is presided over by deputy
grand chancellor D. E. Morgan of this
city, embraces Appanoose, Wayne, Ring
gold and Decatur counties. James 81.
Alldredge. the we'll known wrestler of
this city, was taken along and will re-
ceive the third degree.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Owens are having
modern sanitary system of plumbing
fitted in eir,residence in south Leon.
This will complete model residence
which for convenience, comfort and
labor saving fixtures, it will be we'll to
pattern after. Farquhar Bros. have the
contract for the work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The express companies doing bust
mess in Missouri, it is said, are prepar-
ing to resist the new schedule of rates
recently promulgated by the state
board of railroad and warehouse COM
missioners, and which is to become
operative on May 1. 1t is estimated
that the new rate makes general re-
duction of 20 per cent from the Tariff
which now prevails. This resistance of
the companies to the order of the board
will bring the matter into the courts, as
the commission will undertake to en-
force the schedule.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

G. NJ. Carr, formerly foreman of the
Bussey Press, was in Leon the latter
part of last week packing up the ma
terial in the Republican office, having
leased it for the period of two years
from F. ]. Matthews, the owner, and ex-
poets to start new paper at Tracy,
over in Marion county. After the ma
terial was packed ready for shipment it
was held here for an unpaid rent bill
and is still in the building, but it is
thought the matter will be fixed up this
week SO that the plant can be shipped
to Tracy. 1t has been demonstrated to
certainty that third paper cannot
pay expenses in Leon, and it is hardly
probable that anyone will attempt the
venture again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Mrs. l. N. McPherrin met with pain
full accident at her home in east Leon
last Saturday. She was standing on a
chair adjusting pair of curtains when
the chair tipped and she fell to the
floor, breaking two ribs. DR.. Layton
rendered medical attention and Mrs.
McPherrin is getting along very nice
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

James K. Beavers, the we'll known
farmer of High Point township, was in
Leon Wednesday and was compelled to
use cane in getting around. While
riding one of his horses last Thursday
the animal reared and fell on him and
bruised him up quite badly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Master Earl Axes, youngest son of
MIR. and Mrs. G. M. Axes, caused his
parents considerable uneasiness last
Sunday. He took the cows to the pas
ture but did not return and could not
be found anywhere. Late in the even
ing he was found by using the telephone
and was sound asleep at the home of
Mr.. Rogers near Davis City, having
taken quite long jaunt in company
with his dog.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Rev. J. F. Eaker will commence a
series of revival meetings at the Leon
Baptist church on Monday, May 18th, to
continue for two weeks. The meetings
were to have commenced this week,
but Rev. Eaker was unavoidably pre-
vented from coming this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The Leon Journal issued very fine
anniversary number last week, the
edition consisting of sixteen pages fill
ed with splendid write-up of Leon and
Decatur county, we'll illustrated with
numerous half tones of Leon buildings
and prominent citizens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

II you want farm sold or want
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, 1905-05-11

Elder ]. S. Coffin, who was serving
his second year as pastor of the Chris
tain church, handed in his resignation
Sunday to take effect within sixty DAYS,
or as soon as another pastor can be
secured to take his place. His many
friends regret that he has decided not
to remain here-Kellerton Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Mrs. George Hobson, of Abba, deputy
grand worthy matron of the o. E. S. of
Iowa, was in the city Monday evening
and inspected the Eastern Star chapter
of Leon, finding it in very flourishing
condition. At. the Monday evening
meeting three candidates, Mrs. j. S.
Parrish, Mrs. Foster Mullinnix, Miss
Marian Woodland, were given the de-
grees of the order. Refreshments were
served
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet at the Baptist church May 18th.
A debate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Bert Teale closed deal yesterday
morning with A. o. Ingram by which he
becomes the owner of Mr.. Ingram's
residence property, including the four
lots. The considerati ton was four thous-
and dollars. The property is now occu-
pied by R. S. Beall, who is to give
possession in sixty days.-Mt. Ayr Rec
ord
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Pure bred Black Langshan eggs per
setting Soc, two settings for 75c, or
$500 per hundred. Call on or address,
Mrs. w. W. Wood, Keller farm, Leon,
iowa. 33-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Friends in this city have received
announcement cards of the birth of u
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. James W.
Farrens, at their home in Des Moines.
Mr.. Farrens was former Leon boy and
is now the popular passenger brakeman
with Mike Carey on the Des Moines
and GAINESVILLE run.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Hard coal for May and June deliy
cry for sale.
58-2t ARNOLD & SI6LER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Des Moines has population of 74,17S,
according to the state census report
completed yesterday. This is gain of
almost 20 per cent in five years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

You are invited to call at our store
Saturday May 18th and hear lecture
OH how to make good coffee and drink
a cup of old German Blend.
CLARK & MCCLELLAND.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Lost or near Leon, pearl brooch
with small diamond center with guard
stick pin attached by gold chain. Re-
turn to Swift & Co. and receive $500
ra1ua rd
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For SALE: "A good farm wagon and q
good buggy.
29-tf &c. MULL1NN1x.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Farquhar Bros. are now prepared to
do steam, hot. water, hot air heating,
plumbing and all work pertaining to
house sanitarium.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Mr.. Roy Barnett, of Leroy, and Miss
Ella Richmond, of Humeston, were mar
ried at the clerks office in this city on
Tuesday evening, the ceremony being
performed by Justice G. W. Beck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Farquhar Bros. have the contract for
placing a Norfolk furnace in Clarence
Frazier's new residence in Davis City.
This furnace is proving to be leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Farquhar Bros. have contracted with
%. r. Hull to place complete steam
heating plant in THE REPORTER office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For SALE CHEAP-Short Horn male
calf, about 8 months old. See J. Hamil-
ton, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

LosT-A pair of nose. glasses, gold
trimmed. Finder please return to RE-
PORTER Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

It's pity that women don't learn
before instead of after marriage that
husbands are not very liberal with
Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

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, 1905-05-11

What about a Fourth of July celebra-
ton at Leon this year? If we are going
to celebrate it is time something was
being done in the matter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For SALE OR RENT-A good five room
cottage, two blocks north of Leon High
School. 32-tf RoLLA ALEXANDER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For RENT-15O acres good pasture on
Bacon farm, miles east of Leon. Cat
tie or horses by the month at reasona-
BILE prices. 33tf W. T. WALLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For SALE-Two ladies' bicycles in
good condition and New Home sewing
machine. Mrs. T.. S. ARNOLD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
License to Wed

Walter S. Murchison, Williamsburg. Il
Bessie Barbour, Garden Grove. 1S
Roy Barnett, Leroy ...................... %
Ella Richmond, Humeston, ............. %
A. r. Kirkpatrick Grand River. 20
Ethel M. Boles, Grand River .............. 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

How people love the old fashioned
children who are taught to mind! And
how they detest the spoilt kids! -Atch-
iSon Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The Abba agent for the Q received
some money from man named ]. J..
Donovan, last week, which was the re-
suit of a novel circumstance. Six years
ago Mr.. Donovan went to Chicago to
look after some matters pertaining to
his pension. During his stay there the
outlay was greater than he had bargain
ed for and he was soon without money
or friends. He was in quandary as to
what to do, and finally. it occurred to
him to seek the railroad Offices, and he
directed his steps to the headquarters
of the Burlington and in a straightfor-
ward, simple way related, to them his
circumstances. The officials, who are
well versed in all the wiles of the
schemers tactics to obtain favors,
listened to his story and were Impress
ed by his manner and finally decided to
givea ticket to Abba, Mr.. Donovan
promising to pay for it as soon as he
was able. Now he has fulfilled his
promise when on Monday he payed to
Mr.. Goodwin, the agent of the Burling-
ton, one first-class fare from Abba to
Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For RENT Modern five room cottage,
two blocks from public square. See DR..
r. A. Bowman. 31-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For RENT-120 acres of fine pasture
with plenty of water.
SIGLER & KELLER,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

w. A. Rush, who has been for the past
year station agent and operator at
Cambria, resigned his position the first
of the week and left for Nevada, Mo-,
to report for duty as an operator on the
Missouri Pacific railroad.-Humeston
Advocate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The fishermen of Leon are busy this
week looking up their fishing tackle
for the game laws of the state say that
fishing is permitted after next Monday,
May 10Th, and the local sportsmen are
looking forward to some great sport
this spring as the river has been up so
the fish could get above the dam at
Davis City. 1t is said the state game
warden has notified tho owners Of the
mill at Davis City that they must put
in fishway at the dam this summer or
he will commence legal proceedings
against them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

A fine little eight pound daughter
arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
+. Craigo on Tuesday morning, which
has been christened Dorthea Mae
Craigo, and our efficient foreman of The
REPORTER has had his hands full since
that time, the balance of the force hav-
ing caught him several times setting
up the word papa" just to see how it
would look in big black type. Mrs
Craigo and daughter are doing nicely
and we expect to get Frank settled
down so he won't walk on air by the
last of the week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Good bright baled hay, six bales for
S1.OO. Phone As. MORRIS GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For Oklahoma real estate write or call
On G. 3. jordan, Enid, o. I.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

A prominent Washington correspon-
dent says: There seems to be a grow
ing conviction here that this whole
matter of railway rate legislation is a
big bluff being played by the republican
members of congress, who are welded
to the protective tariff. That the Esch-
Townsend bill was passed by the re-
publican members of the lower house as
means to allay agitation is well known.
They knew the senate would hold up
and strangle it for, the time being at
last. The senate did as was expected.
That gave all of them chance to sound
public opinion and find the best STRAIT
egic ground for the future. 1t was all a
comfort for the "stand pat" tariff men.
1t diverted attention from the tariff
revision that the republicans had prom
ised, that Roosevelt demanded and on
which score or more members were
elected to congress last fall. The
protected industries saw their oppor-
tunity. They joined in an hysterical
hypocritical howl for railroad regula-
ton, although most of them were
benefciaries of whatever railroad re-
bate system was in existence. They are
clamorous still. "The railroads can
take care OF themselves" said one of
their spokesman, ''and we can throw
this rate regulation stand in there eyes
Of tariff reforming congressman until
they can't see anything else
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The fact that the census returns show
that Decatur county has little less
than 1900 population will probably be
the means of settling the controversy
between the Davis City Lariat and the
Lamont Chronicle as to which shall be
the third official paper of the county for
the publication of the proceedings of
the board of supervisors, as the law.
provides that third paper is only re-
quired when the population exceeds
1900. At the January session of the
board the Lariat was appointed by the
board of supervisors for this year, and
the Lamont Chronicle which has been
the official paper for the past four years
appealed the case to the district court,
alleging that the list filed by the Lariat
was fraudulent one. The census re-
turns will probably be the means of
settling the case without trial, as it
knocks out both the contestants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Hard coal for May and June deliv-
cry for sale.
38-2t ARNOLD & SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

A particularly happy social event of
the past week was an informal gather
ing of some of their most intimate
friends at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Boone, Friday evening. The occa-
sion was the anniversary of the mar
riage of the popular couple and the visit
of their friends was in the nature of a
surprise; it was timed for the usual sup
per hour and baskets containing a
worthy wedding repast were an import
ant feature. The happy bride was
taken possession Of bya corps of brides
maids who proceeded to array her in
the usual vail, wreath and other avail
able accessories, leaving the poor groom
to worry through the ordeal in the
traditional, conventional black" Then
the ceremony was performed by Elder
II. HI. Hubbell after which everybody
kissed the bride" and bestowed upon
her an array of presents which included
the useful and the beautiful and their
bestowal expressed the sense of hume +
on the part of the guests as we'll as
their hearty love of the 'shappy couple {
The evening will be a pleasant memoir
to the participants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Those in need Of sidewalk brick call
on f. G. MULLINNIx.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

An interesting discussion is now run
ming in the columns of The Homestead
relating to the type of horse that is
best adapted to farm labor in the corn
belt. The editor of The Homestead has
taken the position that the horse weigh
ing from 1,450 to LOO pounds is not
only the most profitable to raise for the
market, but that an animal of this
weight, if the quality is right, is much
more useful on heavy farm implements
than the light-weights. The expression
OF this opinion has stirred up some of
the advocates of the lighter breeds, and
one subscriber goes SO far as to say
that he can disc more ground with four
1000 pound standard horses than can
be done by a similar number of drafters.
He points out that the standard horse
has more snap and that he will do his
work with greater degree of ease
than the heavy-weights. Some inter
esting arguments are put forth on both
sides OF this question, and the matter
is not ended yet. We would like to
here repeat that subscriptions for The
Homestead are taken at this office, and
we shall be pleased to do our part
towards swelling the number of Home
stead subscribers in this community.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

velie Buggies.
The A. Biddison residence is for sale
at low price, cash or time, 37-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11
velie Buggies.

Woodland has blacksmith. Bring in
your work. 30-tf VIM. QUINN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

For sALE-Thorough bred Light
Bramah eggs at soc per setting.
A. j. HIATT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Friends in this county have received
invitations from Mrs. Charles Boston
Smallwood to the marriage of ]. her
daughter, Miss Lucy M. Smallwood, to
Mr.. Warren Albert Skinner, which will
be solemnized at the First Methodist
church at Pawnee, Okla, on Wednesday
evening, May 81 1905. The bride is
well known in this county, where she
lived all her life until a few years ago,
and was one of the most popular and
successful teachers of this county. For
the last few years she has been teach
ing in the public schools at Guide Rock,
Kas., and more recently at Pawnee.
Her many friends in this vicinity will
extend hearty congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

The Knights Templars and their
wives, who went to Leon last Thursday
evening had most enjoyable time, the
ladies being royalty entertained by the
wives of the Sir Knights of Leon, while
their husbands were attending to the
work, of the order. An excellent ban
quet was served at Hotel Leon by that
prince of landlords, Elmore Markley, a
hotel man by instinct, education and ex-
perience. A more hospitable folk can
not be found anywhere than will be
found within the masonic circle of our
sister city of Leon Mt. Ayr Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

Good horsemen admire that new
roadster of the Woodland Horse Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-11

velie Buggies.
Baled hay for sale. c. E. GARDNER.
Douglas Island news., 1905-05-31
A CHRISTENING

The infant girl, Vivi Ideal Mary, a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Anton V Lindstrom, was baptized last Saturday at p. m., at the home of the parents on E street. The Sponsors were MT. and Mrs. Jack Jackson, Mir. and Mrs. Charlie Thomson, Mir. John Runquest and Miss Sofia Vixen.
 Rev. J. 4. Levin ofhciated.
 Quite number of friends were gath, cred together, and they enjoyed a good dinner and and had a pleasant and de, lightful time until late in the evening
Douglas Island news., 1905-05-31
A WRESTLING MATCH

There will be a wrestling match at Natatorium Hall next Saturday even ing. between Chris Person, of Tacoma, Wash, Heavyweight champion Of the Pacific Coast, and Ed. Williams of Se- attle
 Both men are in the heavyweight class; Person weighing 1S7 pounds and Williams 1S3, so it will be no boys play. The match will be catch-as-catch. can. ? falls out of 3, for side bet of $50. and gate receipts, 75 per cent to 30 to the winner and ? per cent to the loser. Police Gazette rules to govern. The match will commence at 8:3O O. clock. Admission, 50 cents, rjngSide SICO
Douglas Island news., 1905-05-31
Great Slaughter Sale
CoMMENCING TOMORROW

Watches, Diamonds, solid gold jewell ", musical instruments, books, &c. Keelar the Money King Retiring from Business.
 Having leased my Skagway Store and wishing to retire from Business l have moved the remainder of my mammoth fine stock of goods to Douglas and opened in the building lately vacated by the Post Office.
 The stock consists of solid gold and gold filled watches, all leading makes, Waltham, Elgin, Rockford. In fact l can give you any movement made in the world, over 200 watches to select from. have Diamonds from Mcarat to carat stone.
 will suit you in quality and price if you are in the market for any goods in my line as I am bound to close out every dollars worth of goods and get out of business,
 KeelaF the Money King,