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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Rev. Alexander Corkey, B. A., former
ly of Londonderry, Ireland, will deliver
his great lecture, "The Truth About Ire
land" at the Presbyterian church Friday
evening, May 9TH. Tickets on sale at
Thompson & Warmers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Returns from 10 of the 20 assessors
in Decatur county have been filed with
auditor Scott, and they show net loss
so far of 59S population in the county,
so that the final returns will run us
about 900 short of what it was five years
ago. For instance in Eden township
there is net loss of 1S1, in Grand
River township of 81, Bloomington III,
Decatur 81, Richland 101. All of the
increase shown is practically in two of
the towns, II in Leon and 100 in Van
Vert, the Van Vert increase being ac-
counted for by reason of the numerous
train crews who have moved their head
quarters to that place. Garden Grove
shows loss of %, Davis City loses 81,
Lamont IS. The population of the towns
so far returned is as follows: Leon
2022 Lamont LAYS, Davis City 554, Gar
den Grove, 626, Grand River, 335, We'll
don 319, Leroy 1913. The state returns
all over the state will show quite de-
crease in the rural population. In
Ringgold county which had little over
$4,000 five years ago, the loss is about
1900. Decatur county had 1915 five
years ago and will have but few over
1900 this year. The decrease is in a
measure accounted for by the high
priced lands, as many farmers have left
here and gone to Oklahoma, Indian Terri
tory, Dakotas, Canada and other places
where cheap lands can be obtained.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

The jury in the case Of William Killing,
on trial at Mt. Ayr last week charged
with the murder Of Sam Egly, returned
a verdict of "Not Guilty. after being
out twenty hours. The first ballot
was six for conviction of manslaughter
and six for acquittal. The killing of
Egly occurred at school house in Poe
township, where a school board meeting
was in progress. There had been words
between King and Egly, both of whom
were members of the school board, and
Egly went out and secured an ak and
came back in the school house advanc-
ing towards King with the ak raised
in a threatening manner. Killing ordered
him to stop or he would shoot, but Egly
continued to advance and King drew a
revolver and fired, inficting a mortal
wound.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Word received from D. W. Watsa-
baugh is to the effect that he is again
in Loveland, Colo, where he will remain
till May 1. He then moves to Greedy,
Colo, where he has a position with a
newspaper syndicate as general solicit
tor. In this line of work Mr.. Watsa-
baugh has few superiors.-Tingley Vim
Il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Preaching at the L. D. S. church in
Leon Saturday, April 10Th, at 1880 p. M,
and the following Sunday at 1900 a. m.
and 1870 p. IN. by Elder d. Campbell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Farquhar Bros. have contracted with
W. E. Ammons, of Decatur City, to put
plumbing and hot air furnace in his
fine five room cottage. They also fur
nish the hardware and sheet metal
work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Remember the Ladies Aid Society of
the Presbyterian church gives their
monthly tea at the church on Tuesday
evening, Nav >. Supper Doc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

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, 1905-04-27

We now have the agency for the cele-
Grated Clifton Mills flour formerly sold
in Leon by the Bee Hive, and it is one
sof the best brands of flour on the market
and we will guarantee it to give perfect
satisfaction. H. MIDDLEBRooK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

A BARGAINING. 2 Empire Separate,
and as new, for sale cheap.
G. E. GARDNER, Assignee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

For SALE-Native lumber of all kinds
at my mill on Grand River, miles
northwest of Decatur City.
33-tf. A. J. WELLS,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Senator o. H. Platt who succeeded
Senator Hoar after his death as United
States senator from Connecticut, died
at his summer home at Washington,
Conn, last Thursday evening. He had
been ill since March 31st when he
suffered chill while attending Senator
Hawley's funeral at Hartford.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

The G. w. B. NJ. Of Christian church
will meet with Mrs. Jordan Roger We'd.
nesday afternoon, May 3rd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Word has been received by Leon
friends of the birth of a fine little girl
to Mrs. Jessie Bedier Hickman, of Los
Angeles, California.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Mrs. M. P. Lindsey of this city right
ly thinks she is entitled to a place on
The REPORTERS honor roll, as she has
read the paper ever since she was a
small girl, her father, the late Ed. K
Pitman having at one time been the
editor of this paper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

E. B. Rowe and Lloyd DALEY. of New
Haven, Conn.,, are here buying heavy
horses, MI. Rowe for the New Haven
market and Mr.. Daley who is in the ice
business at New Haven is picking up
half a dozen big teams to use on his ice
wagons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Harry Wright, who has been book
keeper for Swift & Company in this
city for, a couple of years, has been
transferred to Albany, Mo-, to take
charge of their branch house in that
city. Mrs. Wright went down to Albany
last Friday to visit few days. We
would be very sorry to lose them as
residents of this city,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Brice McDonough, one of the leading
feeders OF Center township, has shipped
in car load of cotton seed meal which
he will use in feeding his cattle. 1t is
claimed that it will produce better re-
suits than corn and Mr.. McDonough is
going to give it a thorough trial.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

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, 1905-04-27

IS. 0. Sprinkle of Davis City and eChas.
AXES of Leon are each having 40-foot
Dandy wind mill put up this week by
Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

For SALE CHEAP-Short Horn male
calf, about months old. See ]. Hamil.
ton, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

For RENT-12O acres of fine pastur
with plenty of water.
SIGLER & KELLER,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Mr.. Stanley Hammond learned lesson
last Tuesday which many could profit
by. He lost a pocketbook containing
$40 which was found by Atty. Olson Of
Leon, and handed into the bank.-yan
Vert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Commencing next Sunday evening
the hour for church services at the Leon
churches will be changed from 1870 to
o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27
velie Buggies.

James Parker of this city was last
week granted an increase of his pension
to S14 per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

The Knights Templars of Leon will
have special meeting Thursday of this
week, at which time the Red and Black
Cross degrees will be conferred upon
several candidates from Mt. Ayr and
Lineville. The Red Cross will be CON
ferred in the afternoon and the Black
Cross at the evening session. After
the comforting of the work the
Knights and their ladies will partake of
banquet which will be served by
Landlord ElIore Marley at Hotel
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

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, 1905-04-27

The place for the meeting of the
Grand Lodge of the Knights Of Pythias
has finally been decided, and the meet
ing will be held at Davenport the week
commencing August 7th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

For SALE: good farm wagon and
good buggy.
29-tf F.. G. MULL1NN1x.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

For RENT-My residence property on
East Commercial street. Two acres of
ground, eight room house. good barn.
j. l., WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

The Knights Templars in full uniform
attended the M. +. church on Sunday
morning and were favored with most
excellent discourse by DR.. Pitcher
The church was beautifully decorated
with flowers for the Easter Services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

The home of F. I. Smith, of Blockley,
was gladden. by the arrival of charm
ing little daughter last Thursday which
has been christened Geraldine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

II you want 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, 1905-04-27

Postmaster John Ledgerwood held an
examination under the civil service
rules of the government at the court
house last Saturday for the position of
rural mail carrier, seven persons taking
the examination, among them one lady,
Mrs. Hattie J. Trisler, of Weldon. The
Others were Frank A. Hairless, James L.
Mcdowell, John W.. Hidy and Archie
Irwin, Of Weldon; John Coffin of Decatur,
Milton Manchester, Of Leon. The ex-
animation is written one and the
papers are all forwarded to Washington
where they are marked.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

The new street and alley committee
of the town desires to give notice to all
residents of Leon that the streets and
alleys adjoining their property must be
cleaned up at once, manure and rubbish
heaps removed, and the city given a
good cleaning up. If the property own
er fails or refuses to do this work it
will be done by the committee and the
expense will be taxed against the prop
erty. Better attend to this at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

At their next convention of Iowa
mail carriers the question of pensions
is one of the subjects for discussion.
There is, however, long and rocky
road before any proposition to extend
the pension system outside of the army
and navy can ever hope to become
a law, and there is a considerable
difference between the good wages and
peaceful pursuit of a letter carrier and
the pay and prospects of an enlisted
man in the military or naval service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Those in need of sidewalk brick call
on f. G. MULLINNIx.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

John Lighthill, well known farmer
of Decatur township, last Saturday sold
six-year-old roam mare to E. B. Rowe,
a horse buyer of New Haven, Conn.,,
who is here buying car of good horses,
for $3.50. That is pretty good price
for single horse and Mr.. Lighthill
feels rather proud of it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Elmer ]. Brown, of Center township,
has been drawn as member of the
trial jury for the May term of the
United States Federal court to be held
at Des Moines. He is the only Decatur
county resident on the jury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Miss Lulu Bowman entertained the
members of her Sunday school class at
her home last Saturday afternoon. Miss
Lulu has been one of the popular teach
ers of the Sunday school and will leave
shortly for Centerville to take charge
of new school for the Diamond Gar
ment Cutter College.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

WANTED -Teacher to travel during
vacation; weekly salary and expenses
advanced. No canvassing. In replying
give experience, qualifications, salary
you are now drawing and when you can
begin work. Address. with stamp
36-1t* Jos. A. ALEXANDER Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Mrs. Della Castor, who obtained a
divorce from her husband, r. w. Castor
Tuesday, left with her children and
mother, Mrs. Martin, for WOODBURY.,
where she will visit a short time at
the latter's home, after which she will
return and finish her school near Ham
ilton.-Albia Union.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

kaffir seed corn, p cents per pound.
ARNOLD & SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

For RENT Modern five room cottage,
two blocks from public square. See DR..
II. A. Bowman. 31-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27
Velie Buggies.

Queen of the Nisha seed corn, S1.25
per bushel. ARNOLD & SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Remember that H. Middlebrook has
secured the sole agency for the Clifton
Mills flour formerly sold by the Bee
Hive store. This flour has the reputa-
ton OF being the best flour sold in Leon
and we recommend it to our customers.
Give it trial.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet ut the Methodist church Thursday
April q, 1905.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Contrary to expectations it did not
rain on Easter Sunday, but we got a
good sod soaker on Tuesday all right
which will delay the farmers with their
work for several days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

M. L. Dale, of Morgan township, was
in Leon Saturday, .hobbling around with
a crutch, his big stallion having kicked
him on the knee the week previous. and
his knee is badly swollen, the physician
telling him he would have to knock off
from work for several weeks, which will
be mighty hard for Tom to do.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

\ For SALE-Tborough bred Light
Bramah eggs at soc per setting.
A. j. HIATT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Large White Silver Mine seed corn
S1.25 per bushel. ARNOLD & SIGLER.
Pasture for horses, adjoining Leon, for
rent. 33tf. j. CESLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

velie Buggies.
The Best Soap is the Cheapest. You
catch the point don't you?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Woodland has blacksmith. Bring in
your work. 3O-tf VIM. QUINN.
Good bright baled hay, six bales for
$1.00. Phone 45. NORRIS GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

C.M. Axes is building large new
barn at his residence in south Leon,
formerly owned by j. G. EARLY. Uncle
John Owens was working on the barn
last week and part of the material being
used was the heavy native frames which
We're taken out of the old Sales house
when it was torn down last summer by
Mr.. Axes. The timbers were rather
familiar to Mr.. Givens for he helped
frame them when the old hotel was
built just fifty years ago. The timbers
are just as sound as the day they were
first used in the old hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

One Of Harry Vogt's delivery teams
driven by Art Martindale created a
little scene on Main street last Satur-
day afternoon The driver in turning
around turned little too short and the
wagon upset and the horses did a lively
kicking act. The only damage was
few boards kicked off the wagon bed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Services as usual at the M. E. church
next Sunday, April Both. Morning SER
vice at 1O:45, subject, ''The Conquest of
the World for Christ" Evening SER
vice at s, subject, "The Poor Mans
Friend Prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1910. A. Nj. PITCHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

]. H. Barrett, of Hamilton township,
last week sold fine big bay mare, six
years old to G. Nj. Axes for the Leon
Horse Co., for an even 5000. The same
animal brought S212.50 at the horse
sale on Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Joseph Jefferson, the famous actor
who made the role of Rip Van Wrinkle
famous, died at his home at Palm Beach,
Florida, on Sunday evening at the ripe
old age of "a years, the end coming
peacefully to him as he was surrounded
by his family. Mr.. Jefferson had been
quite i'll for several weeks and the end
was not unexpected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

At the opera house on Monday May
1st Mr.. Oliver Labadie will present a
magnificent production of Gothe's
Immortal Faust. This grand old play
needs no introduction; it and the great
. moral lessons that it teaches will live
| forever in the hearts of the people. 1t
makes us nobler men and women for
having seen it; it shows us the great
Importance Of right thinking, and
throws the great search-light of truth
upon the mysteries of life and death.
! 1t portrays for us in living tones the
eternal conflict that has been going on
throughout all the age-the conflict be-
tween the good and the evil. Mr..
Labadie has been identified for years
with the most elaborate productions Of
Faust that have ever been presented in
the east; and for this tour he carries
new special scenery, all his own
mechanical and electrical effects, and a
magnificent pyrotechnical display for
| the Broken scene where the horrors of
the internal regions fill one with awe
and fear. The acting company is far
above the average, being composed en-
tirely of well-known and clever people;
and altogether, this is one of the best
of the first class attractions booked
here this season. The cast for this en-
gagement includes Miss Sylvia Sum
mers, as Marguerite. This talented
lady received her dramatic. training in
her native country England where
she has played several engagements
with Mr.. Iryings company. Her only
linducement to play one night stands was
Ia five year contract signed with Mr..
! Labadie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Joe L. Warner, jeweler and optician,
opposite Farmers & Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-27

Reeds Yellow Dent seed corn, S1.25
per bushel. ARNOLD 4 sIGLER.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-01-19
Powell Ford.

Sunday morning was the coolest
weather of the season; 100 below
zero.
Fine sleighriding; 4 inches of
snow.
Most everyone in this vicinity is
filling his ice house this week.
Elder II. D. Chinn failed to fill
his appointment Sunday at Sun
Rise on account of sickness.
MIR. aud Mrs. j. o. Dowell
spent last Sunday with their duugh-
ter, Mrs. Horace Mundy, who has
two very sick children.
Walter Hamilton was in this vi
entity the latter part of last week
A shadow of gloom was cast
oyer our midst Jan. s, as Miss
Ella DOwell peacefully gave up her
earthly life. Ella had been a suf.
ferer for sometime but it was only
the last two or three days that her
friends knew she couldn't be with
them long. Her last hours were
filled with loving thoughts and
words for those around her. We
extend our heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved family aud would
say to them, Weep not as those
who have no hope" Know that
your Ella lives in n brighter cline
than this where all is JOY and love
and ere long, those who will may
meet her where there will he ne
more parting.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-01-19
STROTHFR.

r. l.. Vowel made a business
trip to Paris Saturday.
Jess Ball is recovering from an
attack of the typhoid fever.
Little Cora and Austin Kindred
are quite sick.
Berry Bledsoe has returned to
his school at Kirksville.
Jode Beam aud wife will move
to Strother. Mr.. Beam will run Il
grist mill.
Rubey and Earl Grubbs are on
the sick list.
Carl Jelly accidentally swal-
lowed a needle, last week, while
picking his teeth, 1t has already
caused hun much suffering and
may prove to be very serious.
Carl Mattingly of Paris was the
guest of friends here Monday.
J,mes BledsOe is quite sick. He
is partially paralyzed and is in a
critical condition.
Miss Bertha Snider returned to
her home, near Santa Fe, Monday,
after a pleasun; visit with relatives
here.
Mrs. Z. A. Hanger was the
guestof her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. G. Vowel, latter part of the
week,
Buru, t" William Grnbbs and
wife, Jan. 18th, a sou.
Miss Josie Bullock and Mr. Geo.
Dull, of Santa Fe, were the guests
of Misses Stella and Altye Beemon
Friday night
Lucian Howard has moved his
saw mill to Harry Story's land.
Mrs. Luke Wilkerson aud little
son of Kansas are the guests of
Ross Wilkersou and family.
NJ. NJ. Walker aud family have
moved to Southeast Missouri,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-01-19

enue between Hickory and Brltton street.
except thirty feet the north half Of said
Bank avenue between lots 6 and {, also
the streets between lots Land . and be-
tween lots and in said Bank add
tlon, the last two streets referred to be-
ing the same as Rice and Wilson streets
in Ricc's subdivision to said city OF
Mexico, Mo-, all of said
streets being in Bank addition to Mexico,
Missouri, and said part OF said Bank
addition and all the land herein con-
yoyed being situated in the south west
fourth GlD Of the northeast quarter 60
Of section twenty seven (2D township
fifty one tjl) range 9 west. All lying
and being in the said county Of Audraln
and state of tAlissouri: and I will, on
Thursday the end day of February, 1905,
Ut being the sixteenth day Of the circuit
court Of said county,, between the hours
Of nine o'clock in the forenoon and five
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day, at
the east front door Of the court house,
in the city OF Mexico, county Of Audrain
aforesaid, sell the same. or so much
thereof AS may be required, at public
venduc, to the highest bidder for cash in
hand Subject to all prior liens and judg-
mGnts),tO satisfy said execution and costs.
PRICE JOHNSON,
Sheriff Of Audrain County, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1905-01-19
Sheriff Sale.

by virtue and authority Of Il special
execution issued from the office of tho
clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Audrain
County. Missouri. rcturnahlc ~ the Jam
nary term, lgOj. said Court, and L. me
directed in favor of VIM. +. Sims and
against J. II. Sims have levied upon
and seized all the right. title. interest
and claim of the said j. II, Sims Of, in
and to the following described Real
Estate. tO-wit:
The northeast a Of the southeast
quarter Of section and the northwest
J., Of the southwest quarter in section
u, all in Township 81 Range ., west. all
lying and being in the said County Of
Audrain and state Of Missouri; and
will. on Thursday the 2nd day of F"hru-
AIRY. 1905. lt being the sixteenth day Of
the circuit court Of said county, between
the hours of nine o'clock i'm the forenoon
and five o'clock in the afternoon Of that
day. at the east front door of the Court
House in the city Of McNicu. County of
Audraim, aforesaid. sell the same. or 81
much thereof as may be- required, ut
public vcnduc, to the highest bidder for
cash in hand CSubicct to all prior liens
aud Judgments, to satisfy said execution
aud costs.
PRICE JOHNSON,
Sheriff Of Audruin County, Mo.