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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Passenger gasoline motor cars for
branch railroads appear already an
assured success. A 30-foot car. the
width of the ordinary passenger coach,
with clgar-shaped front and no flat sur
faces to offer resistance to the atmos-
phefe, driven by a 1OO-horse-power six
cylinder gasoline engine at speed of
30 to 40 miles an hour, has been sent
out from the Union Pacific's car-shops
in Omaha to Portland, Oregon, where it
will have regular run probably up the
Columbia river. The car goes under it's
own power, and recently after running
on siding to let the overland limited,
the "crack' train of the Union Pacific,
pass it, followed after and caught up
with the flyer. The chief feature of
these cars, for number will be con-
structed at once, is the small cost of
operation estimated at less than one
tenth of that of regular passenger
trains.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18
Fire Company Elects Officers.

At the annual election of the Leor
Fire Company held last Wednesda,
evening the following officers were
elected;
Chief. E. Bell.
Assistant Chief-D. E. Morgan.
Foreman Filical.
Capt. LIST Relief-S. E. Benefel.
Assistant Captain-L. A. Pickering.
Capt. n Relief-John Zimmerman.
Assistant Captain-W. G. Stempel.
1st Nozzleman-Tom Pension.
2rd Nozzleman-James w. Hurst.
Captain Hose Cart-Ed Alexander.
Assistant Captain-Tom Garrett.
Secretary-Guy Pryor.
Treasurer. A. Sigler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18
Leon Fire Company
all ordinary matters

In all ordinary matters OF ~
interest, the business men
take decided interest, but ther NJ,
public enterprise in which it :.
there is but little interest taken5
it is one of the utmost important
every property owner in the city
refer to the Leon Fire Company.
the annual election of officers for
company held last Wednesday NJ
there was small attendance, and ~
those present only two were proper az
owners. In time gone by the fiSe
company has done heroic work with tn
little engine, and have saved thousandt
of dollars worth of property by thel
excellent work. Leon has been very
fortunate in the past years in escaping
a destructive contlagration, but we
will wake up some of these nights and
realize that it would have been great
economy to have made some prepara-
ton to better fight fires. The old
engine now in use is not equal to the
task of protecting a town the size of
Leon and new engine is badly needed.
1t would more than pay for itself at any
one fire, but we presume the town will
wait until two or three blocks of bust
ness houses are destroyed before they
will wake up and provide the fire COM
pany who give their services without
pay for the protection of the town,
some decent apparatus with which
to work at fires. We doubt if there is
another county seat in Iowa which is as
poorly equipped with fire apparatus.
Something should be done, and done at
once to provide a new engine. 1t would
be money we'll spent. What shall be
done about the matter? Don't leave
this matter after reading this article by
saying the fire company should look
after such matters. The fire company
was organized to do the work at the
fires, not to provide the fire apparatus.
Remember the old saying can ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Anew fire engine would save it's cost at
the first fire it is used at.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

All through the corn belt there is an
unusual interest now being taken in
the growing of alfalfa. This crop be-
longs to the famous legume family and
is therefore characterized by being ex-
,ceedingly rich in flesh-forming con-
stituents. When properly cured into
hay it is possibly the richest of all
legumes. 1t is claimed that the crop
will thrive on land that produces good
corn. The Homestead of this week
contains a very interesting article on
alfalfa, prepared by Mr.. N. G. Dunlap, of
Kearney, Neb. Mr.. Dunlap is foreman
of an extensive alfalfa ranch, SO that he
speaks from actual experience. He
tells how to prepare the seed bed, how
to SOW, the amount of seed, etc. Farm
ers in this community who are not
subscribers to The Homestead can
scarcely realize what they are missing,
because there is not an issue but what
contains communications that are worth
much more than the subscription price
for year. This Office will be- pleased
to take your subscriptions at any
time. s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

The financial difficulties which block
ed the shipment of the Decatur County
Republican printing outfit were finally
adjusted and the plant was shipped the
first of the week to Tracey by G. NJ
Carr, who leased the outfit and will
start new paper in that town which
is now without paper. This probably
ends the attempt to start third paper
in Leon for a long time. A desperate
effort was made to put the Republican
on paying basis, but it only resulted
in costing the hackers of the paper a
good big sum of money. The several
hundred people who thought they were
getting a bargain when they paid %
cents last winter and received "a re-
|ceipt for a years subscription have
realized that they paid % cents for two
or three copies of the paper for that is
all they ever got for their money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Mrs. B. D. Fleet, one of the best
known ladies of Lamont, died at her
home in that city shortly after noon on
Monday. Mrs. Fleet has been in very
poor health for several years, suffer-
ing from the effects of fall she receive
ed and recently it was decided that an
operation was the only chance to save
her life. The operation was performed
on Monday by DR.. Sherman, of Burling-
ton, assisted by DR.. Horner and other
local physicians, but the shock was
too great and Mrs. Fleet died within a
short time after the operation was
completed. Mrs. Fleet was a most
excellent lady and her death is mourned
by all the citizens of Lamont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

1t is reported that the Burlington
road will commence the work of grad
ing the cut off on the GAINESVILLE branch
in few days, the line having been sur
veyed and contracts let for the grading.
The new track will leave the main line
just this side of Little River bridge and
run across a half mile and connect with
the GAINESVILLE line this side of Blockley.
When finished the new track will do
away with keeping up about five miles
of track,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

This section of the county was visited
by hail storm last Wednesday even
ing, the hail being very large, number
being picked up in Leon which were as
large as hen eggs. Fortunately there
was but little wind and the hail did
little damage. A skylight in the roof
of Hotel Leon was broken and few
windows lights broken in south Leon.
Had there been high wind blowing
the hail would have done great damage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

A man who claims to know says that
the best method of destroying dande-
lions, docks, plantains and other obnox-
lous weed pests is to fill any common
oil can, such as is used to oil machinery,
with gasoline, then squirt teaspoons
full into the heart of the plant. 1t is
claimed that there will be no resur-
rection of the plant after that. Coal
Oil is also good in the same way, but a
larger quantity may be necessary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

w. Mccain, of Yates Center, Kas.,
has purchased the newsstand and cigar
business of ]. L. Warner, first door
north of THE REPORTER office and has
taken possession of the business. Mr.
and Mrs. Mccain have moved to this
city and expect to make Leon their
permanent home. They come highly
recommended as the best of citizens
and on behalf of the good people OF
Leon we extend them cordial welcome
to our CITY,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

At the state convention of the
Womens Federated Clubs of Iowa held
at Waterloo last week, Mrs. Marion f.
Stookey was elected Observation-Disclosures
for the Sixth district and was also
elected as the delegate from the Sixth
district to attend the national conven-
tion which is to be held at st. Paul,
Mimi, in 1906. The delegates from
this city who were present at the
Waterloo meeting we're Mrs. Marion f.
Stookey and Mrs. w. E. Myers, of the
ID Club, and Mrs. George Jackson, of
the New Century Club.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Eleven business firms in Tabor have
united in large display adv. in the
Beacon in which they agree to duplicate
any price made by any mail order house
anywhere. If merchants everywhere.
would pursue similar tactics it looks
like it would deal the mail order house
a solarpleXus blow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18
There was considerable

There was considerable complaint
Saturday night on account of the
street lights not being turned on until
nearly O'Clock, although it was very
dark and rainy night. The contract Of
the town with the electric light com
pany provides for moon schedule of
lighting for the streets, but there is a
provision that the lights shall be turned
on at the order of the mayor whenever
he deems it necessary to have, the
streets lighted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Mrs. l. N. Beard entertained large
party OF friends last Wednesday eve
ming in honor of Mrs. A. Brown, of
Charlton, former we'll known resi-
dent of this city, who was here. for a
short visit while on her way to her
new home at Let's, Iowa, where DR..
Brown is located.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

A number of the residents of south
Leon are considerably exercised over
the treatment which woman in that
part Of town is alleged to be guilty of
toward her little daughter, child
about nine years of age. 1t is claimed
the woman beats the child unmerci-
fully and the little one is given INSULT
Gent food. 1t is said that unless her
actions are changed the matter will be
brought to the attention of the author
tiles and the child will be taken from
her
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

George Bentley went to st. Joseph,
Mo-, Thursday, to consult physicians
concerning his health. He had been
troubled for some time. Examination
developed the fact that he is suffering
with cancer. He is yet at st. Joseph,
and may be operated on. The news
comes as a surprise to Mr.. Bentley's
friends here. many Of whom have known
him since boyhood. Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

DR.. A. M. Pitcher and wife who have
been visiting relatives in Illinois for a
couple Of weeks will return home this
week and DR.. Pitcher will occupy the
pulpit at the Methodist church next
Sunday morning and evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

A correspondent of one of our ex-
changes tells of an ingenious arrange
ment he saw at a cross roads corner
recently. 1t was five mail boxes at
tached to an old wagon wheel fixed on
post in the ground in such way
that the mail carrier could turn the
wheel so as to bring all the boxes with
in reach without getting out of his
vehicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

The reunion executive committee
elected Tuesday of last week, met We'd
nesday night and after due deliberation
decided that five days is not too long a
period for reunion of the magnitude
OF the Old Soldiers and Settlers of
Grand River Valley, consequently it
will begin Aug. 10Th and hold over the
Goth. Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Mrs. Ham Young, one of the aged
residents of Richland township, died on
Sunday, her death being caused from
heart disease, and she was sick only a
few hours. She was an aunt of county
treasurer W. H. Young who with his
wife went to Grand River Monday
afternoon to attend the funeral which
was held Tuesday afternoon. interment
being at the Young cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

''The town knockers in an undesirable
citizen" concludes the Villisca Review
"One dyspeptic fault finder can tear
down in day more than steady de-
voted business community can rear in a
month. A knocker is menace to the
peace and dignity of the people. He is
the thorn in the flesh. He's like the
patch of courtplaster on a girls nose
always conspicuous"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Mayor Leachman is reported to have
caught blue catfish last Thursday in
Weldon near Hawkins bridge which
weighed even four pounds, and another
was caught Saturday near the same
place by Geo. Warnock which weighed
five pounds. The latter is authentic
Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

James Willis will hold religious SER
vices at the Advent Church in Leon on
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all to
attend this service
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18
Queen of the Nisha seed corn, S1.25
per bushel. ARNOLD & SIGLER.

Miss Viersen, a public spirited lady
of Pella, has given the town a lot worth
$4,000 and $4,000 in cash for new books
for the library building that Carnegie
has given the town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

An operation was performed on Mrs.
Elmer Rumley at DR.. Layton's operat-
ing rooms in this city last Thursday by
DR.. Layton, assisted by Drs. Bowman,
FoXworthy and Greenman. The patient
stood the operation we'll and it is
thought she will rapidly recover.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Whether man expects to sell his
farm or not, he should endeavor to
bring it to state where, if it has to be
sold, it can be disposed of to advantage,
instead of at sacrifice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

The Leon Knights of Pythias who
went to Charlton last Wednesday to
attend the district convention report a
mighty fine time, they Charlton Knights
having provided all kinds of entertain
ment including fine banquet for the
visiting brethren. James II. Alldredge
of this city was one of the candidates
on whom was conferred the third rank,
and if the reports are true he made a
tirst-class candidate. But then we al
ways knew Alldredgc was mighty
brave fellow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

DR.. J. W. Greenman has moved into
one of the new residences owned by E.
Fl. Lewis which were built in east Leon
by W. H. jenkins, just south of the
residence of George Lefollett.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Mrs. J. B. Edwards and children,
accompanied by Miss Jennie Gould,
started Wednesday morning for Pas
adena, California, where they will join
Mr.. Edwards, he having decided to
locate there. We are sorry to loose
this family, but wish them abundant
prosperity in their new home.-Van
Vert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

The Manning restaurant in the opera
house block which made an assignment
last week to L. Van Werden, was opened
up Monday by Receiver Van Werden
and the stock will be closed out unless
sold in lump.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

James H. Alldredge, the we'll known
wrestler of this city, goes to Ottumwa
next Wednesday evening where he is
booked for wrestling match with ]. H.
Gallentine, of Keokuk, before the
Eagles club of Ottumwa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

John e. Hurst, the we'll known base
pail pitcher of this city left Monday
night for Clear Lake, S. D., where he
has signed as pitcher for their club at a
better salary than he was offered with
the Marshalltown club with which he
played last season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Don't forget to see the presentation
of Lady Audreys Secret for the bene-
fit of the Leon Library at the opera
house next Tuesday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Drs. Layton, Bowman and Greenman,
of this city, We're called to Lamont last
Friday where they performed opera
tions on three. lady patients, all of
whom are doing nicely and are we'll on
the road to recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

The room just south of the postoffice
recently vacated by the Bee Hive store
is being painted and papered and when
finished will be occupied by new res
taurant with S. K. Carmean proprietor.
Mr.. Carmean was engaged in the res
taurant business in this city for many
years and will run first-class restau-
rant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

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, 1905-05-18

Lamont has announced that they will
celebrate the Fourth of July, and a
celebration at Van Vert is also an
nounced. What is Leon going to do?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Something should be done to force
the railroad company to give a better
passenger service to this town. On
Saturday, Monday and Tuesday the
Des Moines train was about thirty
minutes late and each day the west
bound train at Van Vert did not wait
on the Leon train, although each day
there were number of passengers for
points west of Van Vert, and they
could not tell whether the train would
wait at Van Vert until they reached
that town. County treasurer W. H.
Young and wife tried it on both Mon
day and Tuesday to get to Grand River
to attend the funeral of Mr.. Young's
aunt, but had to return home each day.
1t would only have delayed the west
bound train few minutes each day to
have made the connection, but the
policy seems to be to give as poor SER
vice as possible. Another thing that
should be done is to run the train
which leaves Van Vert for Des Moines
at s o'clock in the morning from Leon
instead of Van Vert, and the evening
train back to Leon instead of stopping
at Van Vert. 1t is only a few miles,
but it would accommodate the travelling
public immeasurably. AS it is it is i'm
possible for Leon people to go to Des
Moines and transact any business in
less than three days, neither can they
get west to any point on the main line
of the Burlington until late at night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

L. E. Quayle and wife, of Van Vert,
were trading in town Saturday and
bought Sharpless cream separator
of Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

A couple of boys of near Lineville,
came over and took back With them two
of Bowsher 81 Bowsher's new red Velie
wrought iron buggies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Postal clerk Charles S. Gibson of this
city, who has had run from Charlton
to st. Joe for several years, has ex-
changed runs with Mr.. Croft and will
transfer from the Charlton and st. Joe
run to run from Des Moines to
Olewein. Mr.. Gibson's family have been
residing in Des Moines since last fall
and he makes the change SO that he may
be with them,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

For SALE-Two ladies bicycles in
good condition and New Home sewing
machine. MRS. T. S. ARNOLD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

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, 1905-05-18

Rev. W. H. shipman, pastor of the
M. E. church at Osceola, occupied the
pulpit at the M. E. church in this city
Sunday morning and evening. Rev.
Shipman was pastor of the church in
this city over twenty years ago and
greatly enjoyed his visit with the
many friends in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

While playing in the yard last We'd
nesday evening little Jimmie Hansell
fell on small stool he was carrying
and knocked out several teeth as we'll
as cutting quite cash in his face.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

W. 7. Waller, who lives east of Leon
was in town last Friday having his head
dressed for wound which he suffered
from in rather curious manner. He
was trying to drive wild cow into the
barn lot and the animal was trying to
escape. He picked up stone and threw
it at the COW and it bounced back and
struck him on the head, cutting quite a
cash in his scalp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

For sALE:--A good farm wagon and a
good buggy.
29-tf F. c. MULLINNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Hard coal for May and June dellv
cry for sale.
38-2t ARNOLD & SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

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, 1905-05-18

That veteran old soldier Capt. A. A
jerks has been granted an increase OF
his pension from IS to $12 per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

For SALE CHEAP-Short Horn male
calf, about 9 months old. See j. Hamil-
ton, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Word was received last week by ]
W. Pierce, of Van Vert, announcing the
death of his brother, Clarence Pierce
at his home at Cleo, Okla. Mr.. Pierce
resided for number of years on farm
near Van Vert, and his many friends in
this county will regret his death.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

For RENT-12O acres of fine pasture
with plenty of water.
SIGLER & KELLER,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

For SALE-Thorough bred Light
Bramah eggs at SOC per setting.
A. j. HIATT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

The official countsof the Knights of
Pythias show membership Of 622,35S.
a net gain of q 1913 during the last wear,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

The w. R. G. of Leon will hold 6
special meeting at the G. A. r. hall OF
Saturday afternoon of this week O
2 o'clock, at which there is business OF
Importance to be transacted, as wei
arranging for Decoration Day. Every
member is urgently requested to be
present at this meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

We have been favored with copy of
Screams of Peace" a waltz published by
the Alert Music Co. of Chicago, of
which Mrs. Perle Delk, wife of mail
carrier, J. w. Delk, is the author, and it
is pronounced by musicians very fine
composition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Mr.. James R. Andrews, Jr. is in the
city drilling number of Leon theatre
cal people for the presentation of "Lady
Audrey's Secret which will be present.
ed at the opera house on next Tuesday
evening, the proceeds to be for the
benefit of the Leon Public Library.
Leon has number of people who have
considerable dramatic talent, and it is
said that the performance will be one
OF the best ever presented in this city.
Just now the library needs all the funds
it can secure and it is to be hoped there
will be liberal attendance. Reserved
seats can be secured at Van Werdens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Those in need of sidewalk brick call
on f. G. MULLINNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

If parties who are painting or paper
ing and find it necessary to remove the
electric light meter will kindly notify
us we will send competent man to
take them down, SO that the meters will
not be injured.
LEON LIGHT, HEAT & POWER Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

Maple City Self-Washing Soap gives
that snow white finish so pleasing to
good housewives
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18
velie Buggies.

two blocks from public square. See DR..
f. A. Bowman. 31-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-05-18

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, 1905-05-18

velie Buggies.
The A. Biddison residence is for sale
at low price, cash or time, 37-4t.