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

The trustees of Eden township will
meet at Eden Center school house on
Saturday, Feb. %, 1905, at 10 o'clock for
the purpose Of letting the road work
contract for the ensuing year to the
lowest responsible bidder. The right
to reject any or all bids is reserved.
AMOS BRAZELTON,
24-3t Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

7. p. Horner, of Lovilia, Iowa, a former
we'll known business man of Leon, has
been In Leon the past week OH business.
While here he sold his fixtures in his
room on the north side of the square to
c. E. Buchanan, of Humeston, who
shipped them to Gravity, Iowa to put in
store building which he owns in that
town and which is rented to druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

A child's purse which was treasured
as a keepsake, and lost during the re-
union last September, was returned to
the owner last Saturday though the
medium of small notice in THE REPORT
BR. The purse was found by little son
Of Mrs. E. A. Adams, of near Van Vert,
but the lost notice was only recently
read,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The new 1000 candle arc lights which
have been installed by the Leon Light
and Heating Co. in the business district
are giving the best of satisfaction.
They give powerful light and make
the business part Of the town have reg
ular city airs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

To-day is "Ground Hog Day" and
many of our readers will keep sharp
lookout to see whether his hogship if he
makes his appearance can see his
shadow, it being prediction of years
standing that if the ground hog sees his
shadow to-day he will return to his
hole and remain for six weeks longer,
indicating that winter will continue
that long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Sheriff Tom Wallace was in town We'd
nesday and paid this office non official
and consequently a very pleasant visit.
Sheriff Wallace is making the county a
splendid official and while he is "Dim-
mocrat" we don't hold it up against
him. He is a big, strong, hearty, healthy
looking fellow and so long as there's
life there's hope. Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

RINGGoLD COUNTY FARMS For SALE
40, 80, 120 and 40 acres. Or will sell
one-fifth cash, one-fifth ten semiannual
payments, balance'5 to Is years. Beats
renting; fine show to rent or buy farm.
23-2t* MORTGAGE SECURITY BANK,
Mt. AYR, Iowa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The Hepburn railroad bill has been
killed in committee and will not be pre-
sented to congress. And thus the
doughty Colonel's efforts to assist his
bosses, the railroads, is quietly laid on
the shelf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

We understand Brown Brothers Com
pany, of Rochester, N. Y, want an agent
to canvass this section. We can recon-
mend this Company as all right.
Their references are the best. They re-
tail and wholesale nursery stock and
farm seeds. Any one out Of work write
them for terms at once. 4-8t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

For SALB-One set double harness,
one three inch wagon, one buggy and
harness, one good work horse, one three
year old colt. Will give time if neces-
sary. r. G. MULLINNX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

For SALE-The 40 acre farm known
as the John Hayden farm, ten miles
southeast of Leon on the Leon and
Lineville road. All in cultivation. Will
sell it cheap and on easy terms.
21-7t MRS. HANNAH C. HAYDEN.
1920 California ST., Eft. Madison, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

WANTED-Lady or gentleman of fair
education to travel for a firm of
$25O,00O.00 capital. Salary $1,O72.0O per
year and expenses; paid weekly. Adj
dress with stamp, Jos. A. ALEXANDER.
24-lt Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

A card from Miss Laura Warnstaff,
who is nursing Grandma Spencer at
Van Vert, reports that this estimable
old lady is no better and grave fears
are entertained for her recovery,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

G. w. Hoffman has received present
of fine specimen of petrified cedar
tree, shipped him by DR.. G. S. Warner,
of Canyon City, Colo. The specimen is
about three feet in length and eighteen
inches in diameter, and Mr. Hoffman
prizes it very highly. 1t weighs in the
neighborhood Of 400 pounds and Cal had
to pay $500 freight on it or at the rate
of about ten cents per pound. He is
firmly of the opinion that a new law
regulating freight charges should be
enacted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

A party of Leon men were discussing
the question of how many bootleggers
there were in Leon one daysthe past
week, and one Of those present counted
eighteen men and three women whom
he knew were engaged in selling liquor
in this town. 1t is said that the business
is somewhat overdone and that the
bootleggers are cutting prices in their
efforts to secure trade.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

John A. Mccartney, of Davis City,
was last week granted an increase of
pension to $24 per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The Decatur County Republican did
not issue any paper last week and the
Office has beea turned over to the own
er, FL. Matthews, of Des Moines, by
r. ". Bruce, who has been the editor for
the past year, who is now in Des Moines
and nothing is known as to the plans for
the paper in the near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Mrs. H. r. Layton who has been seri-
ously ill for several weeks, is making
fine progress toward recovery and is
now able to sit up some each day. The
trained nurse from Des Moines who
has been attending on her will return
home Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

An agent for canning factory
machine company has recently
been in Leon looking over the field with
view Of trying to interest local cap
'italists in establishing canning fac
tory in this city, but we failed to learn
where he made any Roadway. Some
years ago gang OF promoters dropped
into Leon and came very nearly unload
ing high priced plant on local people,
but at that time The REPORTER exposed
the fraud in their scheme and the fell
lows were forced to fly their coop. We
would like very much to see good can
ming factory in Leon if it could be es-
tablished on paying basis, but we
don't want to see our citizens drop any
hard earned money on some wildcat
sheme.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

At Crown Chapel next Sunday at
eleven o'clock there will be special
song and praise services after which J.
F. CARRIER will give an address. Subject:
Saved by Grace" Young peoples
meeting at o'clock in the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The regular monthly tea will be given
by the ladies of the Presbyterian church
in the Endeavor room at the church on
Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th, from $50 to
o'clock for 20 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

After returning from twelve-mile
drive Tuesday a team of bronchos
driven by Chas. Brooks INDUCED in a
runaway after being driven into G. M.
Axes barn, and before they were con-
quered had demolished buggy and
kicked themselves out of the harness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

ALI kinds of lumber for sale at the
mill one and one-half miles west of Wood
land. Come to the mill or call S. T.
Massey or Ira Brown on the phone. 1Gtf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

T. E. Homer has closed a deal for the
sale of his brick block on the north side
of the square and his residence prop
erty in this city to J. NJ. Castner, of
Lovilia, Iowa. In the deal Mr.. Homer
becomes the owner of an implement and
grocery store at Lovilia, where he has
been employed for some time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Leonard Dickey, the well-known bar
Der, has been confined to the house the
past eek suffering from la grippe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Icons new justice of the peace,
Squire John Holden, is feeling rather
blue these days. notwithstanding he
has nicely furnished Office over the
Farmers & Traders State Bank, and is at
his Office every day, he has not yet had
the pleasure of marrying single cou-
pie and is seriously considering offering
some special inducements to the first
couple who call on him for his official
services, for John says he always sup
posed that among the first duties of a
new justice was to have an opportunity
of kissing a blushing bride.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

have for sale fine farm of 100 acres
we'll improved, miles from town; also
80 acres miles from town, bargain.
24-1t w. II. HOWARD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Corn WANTED want to buy 5000
bushels of corn at market price.
AXES & HOUSH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Miss Rue Hamilton is quite sick at
the home of her parents in north Leon,
suffering from lung fever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy's office. Give him a call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Mr.. Harvey E. vicroy, of Des Moines,
and Miss Lou Smith, of this city were
married at the residence of justice G. W.
Beck in this city Monday evening. The
groom is contractor of Des Moines
and they will make their home in that
city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Piles may be your trouble. Antisep-
tic Pile Cones will cure you. We sell
them. SOC. box. w. c. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

A fine son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Bright, of Center township, last
Friday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The little seven year ola daughter of
Fletcher Honn, of Eden township, was
taken last week to the Feeble Minded
Institution at Glenwood for treatment,
her father and Mrs. NJ. A. Turpin ac-
companying her to Glenwood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

We dip harness every day. No black
ing to come off. S1O0 per set. Can
turn one out every 20 minutes. Don't
delay, bring yours.
23-tf BOWSHER & BIDDISoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

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, 1905-02-02

FARM FOR RENT 1877 acres, we'll i'm
proved, one mile north Of Leon. Call
or write. GEO. w. BAKER,
24-tf. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Miss Charlotte yogt was absent from
her post Of duty at Vogt's grocery for
several days last week, being confined
to the house with severe attack of la
grippe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Glen Mitchell, the twelve-year-old son
of w. I. Mitchell, of Weldon, was taken
to Creston the latter part of last week
and one of his eyes removed by DR..
Sampson, who fitted him with glass
eye. The boy had been afflicted with a
bad eye since childhood, which had
given him much trouble, so that it was
finally decided to remove it entirely
The operation was entirely successful
and he returned home Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The many friends of Mrs. |. M. Low
EFT, of Lineville, who had been seriously
i'll for several weeks, will be panied to
hear that after apparently being great
~ improved she suffered relapse last
Sunday and is now lying at the point of
RI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

In these days of diversified farming,
many farmers and stockmen in the corn
belt carry on profitable lines of mail
order business. A number of the farmer
readers of THE REPORTER are dealers in
pedigreed live stock, such as cattle,
swine, horses and poultry; while some
are interested in other farm specialties,
such as seeds, vines and nursery stock,
and do good business both in and out
side Of Decatur county. There is no
reason why there should not be steady
stream of money flowing into this local
ity from all parts of the country, en-
riching our people and benetiting all
classes. By advertising in The REPORT
Err any offer you desire to make to the
people of this section will be effective.
Ii you desire, however, to reach buyers
generally throughout the west, The
Iowa Homestead, with it's upwards of
10000 prosperous farm readers NEARLY
double the actual circulation of any
other weekly Iowa farm paper) will
bring you customers whose orders
should be mutually profitable. The
Homestead is popular with the farmers
OF all sections, just as it is here, and is
as excellent as an advertising medium
as it is valuable for the reader. The
REPORTER will forward either asubscrip-
tions or advertisements for The Home
stead.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The month of January was unusually
cold this year according to government
report, the weather for the entire
month being very cold. There was no
opportunity for January thaw this
year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Joe L. Warner, jeweler and optician
opposite Farmers & Traders State Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

A bouncing boy arrived at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Brooks, of south
Leon Monday. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Mrs. W. E. Myers has been confined
to her room for the past two weeks,
suffering from la grippe, but is now con-
valescent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Baled hay for sale. c. E. GARDNER.
For RENT-The house now occupied
by Ex-clerk Keller. Inquire of w. H.
Howard. 24-1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

A BARGAIN No. 3 Empire Separator
good as new, for sale cheap.
G.. L. GARDNER, Assignee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

DR.. L. J. Lands, the popular physi-
clan of Grand River, is reported quite
seriously ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Orders for plastering or repairing of
any kind left at G.. r. Watsabaugh's
residence will be promptly attended to,
and charges are reasonable. loft
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Sunday morning service at the Pres
byterian church at HOO, subject, "The
Mind for Christ In connection with
this service there will be reception of
new members, also our annual Offering
for the College Board. At the close Of
the morning service will be the annual
congregational meeting at which every
member should be present. Evening
service at 1870, subject, "a Young Mans
Rejoicing" Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
7:15. An important meeting Of the Wo-
mems Missionary Society next week
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Nc
Ginnis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

A letter from Major J. L. Young, who,
is employed in the treasury depart ment
at Washington, says that it is thought
there that the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt will bring the largest
crowd that has ever been in that city.
The railroads have announced that the
fare will not exceed one fare for the
round trip, and this low rate will at
tract many people. Hotel accomoda-
tions and rooms will be in great demand
and those who do not provide them in
advance are liable to fare badly. Major
Young says, being right there, he will
be only too glad to engage rooms for
any Decatur county people who will
write to him and tell him what kind Of
Accommodations they desire, hotel or
private room, and he will see to it that
they are nicely provided for. A letter
addressed to him at the Winder Build
ing will reach him all right.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Good bright baled hay, six bales for
S1.00. Phone 45. NORRIS GARDNER.
FARM FOR RgNT-S0 acres, well i'm
proved, Inquire at THE REPORTER
Office. 24-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Maple City Self Washing Soap gives
that snow white finish so pleasing to
good housewives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Manager w. r. Ellinwood of the Leon
Telephone Exchange has been confined
to his bed the past week suffering from
an attack of la grippe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02
Velie Buggies Are Best

Good seed oats for sale.
23-tf Phone 45. MORRIS GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02
II you want a farm sold or want
farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms 60 to e. J.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets. Leon, la.

Nicholas Bennett, an old man IS years
of age, who has been an inmate at the
county farm for fourteen years, died
last Friday evening, his death being
caused from senile debility. He was
buried at the county farm burial ground
on Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Rural mail carrier J. w. Delk who was
recently appointed as the carrier on
route No. 3, made vacant by the resigna-
ton of Roe Caster dr., went over the
routes Monday to learn the.territory and
took formal charge of the route We'd
nesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Lewis B. Jakson, a former well known
attorney Of this city, writes us to for
ward The REPORTER to him at Sapulpa,
Indian Territory, where he has located
for the practice of his profession. MIR.
Jackson is a bright young attorney who
made splendid reputation as mem
Der of the bar of this city, and is we'll
read in law, and has had the necessary
practice to make him shrewd attorney
and the people of Sapulpa will find him
a man who always does right by his
clients. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson
were very popular residents of this city
and we commend them to the good
graces of the people of Sapulpa, where
they have cast their lot, and expect to
max their permanent home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

The Ladies Aid Society Of Decatur
City were invited to the home of Vim.
Ammons, who live north Of Decatur City,
Friday to spend the day quilting, and
just as the clock was striking twelve
the company was invited to the dining
room where a bounteous repast was
spread. Those present were: Mesdames
Vernon Anderson, Will Akers, e. E.
Allen, r.. G. Benton, Ernest Bowerman,
]. r, Brockway, Ernie Blades, Clabe
Brazelton, G. X. Cherrington, Jas. Cres-
well, O. B. Creal, Amos Deck, j. NJ.
Eiker, Chas. Fisher, John Geeting, John
Henderson, A. G. Heckathorn, Amanda
Huston, G. R. Meeker, Eugene Moore,
Frank Riddle, Sherman Robbins, L.
Shelton, John Shell, d. r. Springsteen,
&. W. Townsend, G. B. Townsend, L. A.
Vanhorn; Misses Blanch Downey, Sophia
Shell, Bessie Brazelton. The guests
departed at a late hour feeling that it
had been one of the, most pleasant days
they had ever spent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

j. r. Conrey and son Fred L. Conrey
have leased the frame building on north
Main street just north of the store of
Biggs & Co., and will next week open a
new grocery store under the firm name
of j. r. Conrey & Son. Both Mr.. Conrey
and Fred are we'll known to the goods
buying people of Decatur country, with
whom they have always been prime fav-
orites and their friends will be glad to
see them in business. Their stock will
be all new and up-to-date and they will
conduct first class grocery,
Col. VS.. DUNCAN, of Charlton, referee
in bankruptcy for the district compos-
ing the counties of Lucas, Wayne and
Decatur, was in town last Friday, being
called here to hear the case of Nelson
w. Stoneburner, who was engaged in
the restaurant business at Decatur City
and had fileda petition in bankruptcy.
The failure was small one, the debts
amounting to less than $500. Col. Dun
gan is prominent citizen of Charlton,
where he has been engaged in the prac-
tice of law for more than fifty years.
He made THE REPORTER office a very
pleasant call while in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

Iceman Roe Caster completed the
task of filling his big ice house last
week and has over Thousand tons of
fine ice for his customers next summer.
The ice was put up in the best of shape
and ranged from fourteen to sixteen
inches. Mr.. Caster on Saturday night
finished filing the ice room at Swift &
Company's plant which holds about a
hundred and thirty tons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-02

To move them quickly, before
inventory, we cut the price in
half.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1905-01-26

as the possible storm center, say
at Riga and Reva1 troops are
marching the streets and the
strikers are being fired upon.
At Saratof the men in the
railway shops and other estab-
lishments have gone out, but no
disorder is reported The im-
provement in the situation is re-
flected in a generally firmer tone
on the European bourses.
Dispatches from London TO the
Associated Press say that the
British foreign Office and the
press take a gloomy view of the
situation.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1905-01-26
-. Moscow, Jan. 25,---C -Cossacks this afternoon
fired on 5000 demonstrators in the Pianitskaya
district. Many persons were wounded. De-
tails Of the affair are not known

While the military evidently
have the situation in Sf. Peters
burg and other zcenters ven Ia
hand and no distur bano es- have
occurred, today's advices say that
great excitement exists through
out the country. General Trep-
off. the new governor general Of
St. Petersburg has been given
absolute authority over the mill
tary and police. and even vested
with the power of exile, and it is
evident that the government is
dealing firmly, with the situation.
Many persons have been arrest
ed, among them being Maxim
GorKy, the author and reform
leader, who, the = Associated
Press is privately informed, was
taken into custody at his home in
Riga.
A notice was posted today at
all the works in ST. Petersburg
giving the strikers ~ hours to
return to work and intimating
that those who do not comply
will be deported TO the villages.
Dispatches from Moscow,
which tuday's advices indicate
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1905-01-26
INTERSTATE COTTON q 81 j
.~@ i GROWERS CONVENTIOl
Reduction Of Acreage and Amount of Fer
n. -lizer Used are Paramount Questions I.
/. ~az 1>.7a4 To Be Considered.

New Orleans, Jan. 24.-By a
unanimous vote at the close of its
first session today, the southern
interstate cotton convention, by
general agreement, the large st
aud most representative that has
gathered in the south, declared
that reduction of acreage and
commercial fertilizer is the par
amount question to be consider
ed at the convention, and it must
be settled before any other busi-
ness is undertaken.
Eleven hundred and thirty-fve
delegates, representing the thir-
teen cotton growing states and
territories, had registered when
the convention was called to or
ders Even that mum ber did not
represent the full strength Of the
convention. @sy z
The forenoon and afternoon
were devoted to the compromis-
ing of all differences that existed
as to organization. The result
was that all opposition to Harvie
Jordan's selection ended.
JORDAN IN THE CHAIR. :. 70
Washington Artillery hall.
seating. 1000 people, was crowd.
ed to the doors when the conven.-