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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

The present Missouri legisla.
ture will receive the plaudits of
the people if it will give us bet
ter road laws.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

James CHRISTIAN, of Warrel,
left Thursday for Los Angeles,
Cal, on sad mission. He
went to bring his cousin, Clar-
ence Terrill, home. M. Ter
rill has consumption.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Charles Raynor and his son
Fred, of Kildare. Ok. have
been the guests of their friend,
Uncle Jack Mastin.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Jim K. Ely has bloomed out
as a full grown carpenter and
contractor, knight of the ham
mer, saw and jack plane.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Miss Vallie Utterback went
to New London Saturday to
look after business connected
with the defense of the Watson
case.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Benz. D Neal has moved to
Rensselaer,, where he will live
with his daughter, Mrs. Henry
Tompkius.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Charles Baynum, of Shelby
County, came down Friday to
visit the homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Miss Kate Redd is visiting
the home of her childhood, Pal.
myra.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Mrs. S. M. Bersin and chill,
dren, of Quincy, have been the
guests of relatives in this vicin
ity.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Mrs. Robert Little, of st.
Louis. has been the guest of
relatives in the city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Mrs. Nellie Neil. of st. Joseph
has been the guests of the
homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Mrs. A, Gray, of Barry, I'LL,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
t, S, Gaitskill,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-02-02

Mrs. IT. M. Boulware and
Master Thomas left Friday tor
the Bluff City to visit rela-
tiVes,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
A pleasant Surprise.

A number of relatives met at the res
idence of ]. S. Ryan in north Leon last
Saturday, July s, 1905, to jog his mem
DRY Of his seventy-fourth birthday, he
being the Oldest son of Ira B. Ryan,
deceased, one of Decatur counties old
est settlers. Mrs. Mary J. Harvey, of
Anamosa, and Mrs. Luella Ridley and
baby, of Esterville, former sister and
the latter grand niece of Mr.. Ryan
were present. The others who were
present were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Arney,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. o. Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. Ryan, Mrs. G. L. Vanostrand and
little son, Mrs. U. G. Benefel, Ira B.
Officer and little son, there being four
of a family of six living brothers and
sisters present. Ice cream and cake
were served as refreshments. We
sincerely wish for Mr.. Ryan many re
turns of such pleasant times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
Butler.

The following account of the we dding
OF popular Leon young lady, is taken
from the daily Oregonian, of Pendleton,
Oregon, the bride being the daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. J. B. Newlin of this city,
who was born and raised here, and for
several years has been successful
school teacher in this county:
A pleasant and interesting wedding
occurred Monday, June 26, when Letha
A. Newlin became the wife of Frank d.
Butler. The marriage was solemnized
by Rev. Robert Warner, of the Thompson
Street Methodist Episcopal church at
high noon, in the residence newly
prepared for the coming bride at 3O2
Garden street. A number of intimate
friends of the contracting parties were
present. The bride was beautifully
attired in white silk null trimmed
with embroidery chiffon. The bridal
couple stood under an ,archway of lace
drapery ornamented with flowers. The
home was decorated with potted plants
and cut flowers
After the ceremony and congratala-
tions, the company sat down to an eleg-
ant luncheon. Many presents were
given to the happy young couple, who
will be at home to their friends after
July 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
Mrs. James A. Bass.

Died at her home in Davis City, Iowa,
June 80, 1905, at 9:45 p. M, after long
illness with dropsy OF the heart. Mrs.
Bass was the only surviving daughter
of the late Allen Scott, one of the pio-
neers of Decatur county. She was born
on the old Scott homestead southeast of
Davis City, on January ID, 1912. Mrs.
Bass had been faithful Christian all
her life. She was formerly member of
the United Brethren church but for the
last IA years has been member of the
NJ. E. church at Davis City, She is sur
vived by her husband, Jas. A. Bass, and
eight children, namely: Mrs. John Hol-
lingshead and Mrs. Chas. Smith, OF
Sultan, Wash; Mrs. H. Jodon, of Chart
ton, Iowa; John A. Bass, of Helena, Mon
tana; Miss Ida B. Bass, of Kansas City
Mo-, and Mrs. E. P. Lewis, Mrs. Frank
Turpin and W. E. Bass, of Davis City.
Mrs. Bass was very patient sufferer
always putting an implicit faith in hin
who suffered for mankind and who said
II am the resurrection and the life. He
that believeth in me shall never die and
though he were dead yet shall he live
and God shall wipe away all tears from
their eyes and there shall be no more
death, neither sorrow nor crying
neither shall there be any more pair
for the former things are passed away
The funeral services we're conducted
from the Davis City Union church OF
Sunday, July I'd, at 2:30 p. NJ, by Rev
Harvey, pastor of the U. B. church
assisted by Rev. Bingaman, pastor o
the M. E. church, interment being il
the Davis City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
Bent Her Double.

Il knew no one, for four weeks, when
] was sick with typhoid and kidney
trouble writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, of
Pittsburg, Pa, land when l got better,
although had one of the best doctors
could get, was bent double, and had to
rest my hands on my knees when walk
ed. From this terrible affection / was
rescued by Electric Bitters, which re-
stored my health and strength, and
now can walk as straight as evor,
They are simply wonderful" Guaran.
teed to cure stomach, liver and kidney
disorders; at l.. P. Van Werden's drug
store; price SO cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
SlOO Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there is at least dreaded disease that scene
has been able to cure in all its stages and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires constitution
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting drtcty upon the blood and surfaces Of
the systeue thereby destroying the foundation the
disease and giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting in doing its
work. The proprietors have much faith in it's
curative powers, that they offer Hundred Dollars
for any that it fails Send for list of
testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo
Sold by Druggist 75c.
Halls Family Pills asetne best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

j. H. Alldredge, Of Leon, Iowa, cham
pion wrestler of Iowa, and Fred T. Bell,
of Milwaukee, Wis, gave wrestling
match before the amphitheatre at the
fair grounds at the conclusion of the
ball game the afternoon of the Fourth.
Mr.. Bell is said to be the champion
light heavy weight wrestler of the
world. Alldredge won the first fall in
about ~ minutes, and the second in
about 8 minutes. The contest was wit
messed by a large crowd, many of whom
saw a scientific wrestling match for the
first time. 1t was pretty contest of
skill and strength, but Alldredge's SUI
perior weight and strength was to
much for his antagonist to withstand.
Both of the principals called at our
Office several times, and we found them
to be men of refinement and informa-
tion, and we saw none of the brutal
nature very often ascribed to the pro-
fessional wrestler and boxer. Gains
vile News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
Sowing and Reaping.

So your are poor, are you?-you, a
strong, healthy, mature man, poor as
Jobs turkey you say, and you living
in America? Well let's see what's the
reason. When you were young fellow,
your highest ambition was to have a
bully good time, and so you neglected
the school and got your education on
the streets. What books you read
were bad ones. Ii you earned dollar,
you always fooled it away in gratifying
your animal appetites. You did not
value your credit, and so no one could
trust you. If you worked for man,
YOU never considered the interest of
your employer and thought only of hash
time and the 6 o'clock whistle. You
don't know how to do anything well,
and won't do fair days work unless
you are right under the eye of boss
You say that the world owes you living
but it doesn't. Your poverty is the
legitimate result of your own folly and
stupidity, just exactly as much SO as is
competence the legitimate reward Of
| the man who is Industrious, faithful
honest and selfdenying. You are not Of
much account anyhow. You ought tc
be poor. If a man like you could get
along in the world and lived we'll with.
out breaking the laws of the state, there
would be but little incentive left fol
men to be Industrious and enterprising
The worst thing about your case is that
you married one of your own sort, and
may the good Lord pity your children
1t is not much use to tell you all of this
for you belong to that sort that can't be
helped in an economic way. You start
ed wrong, and if put on the right tract
would not stay there. You will liv.
poor, be considered just no account al
long as you live, and the county will
finally be at the expense of buryins
you. You might have been a man; yol
i preferred to be a thing. We see boys
every day who have the making of jus
this sort of men.-Joe Trigg in low;
State Register.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
He Never Blamed the Booze.

He took bottle to bed,
Drank whiskey hot each night,
Drank cocktails in the morning
But never could get tight;
He shivered in the evening,
And always had the blues,
Until he took bowl or two
But he never blamed the booze.
His joints were full of rheumatic,
His appetite was slack,
He had pains between his shoulders,
And chills ran down his back;
He suffered with insomnia,
At night he couldn't snooze:
He said it was the climate
But he never blamed the booze.
Then he had the tremons,
And he tackled rats and snakes:
First he had the fever
And then he had the shakes;
At last he had a funeral,
And the mourners had the blues;
And the epitaph they carved for him wa
''He Never Blamed the Booze"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
Unusually
Low Rates
West and Northwest
Via BurIinatOn Route

Via Burlington Route
COLORADO. Round trip tickets
to Denver. Colorado Springs and
any day, June / to
September 80, returning before Novem-
Der 1, 1905, approximately half fare.
Starting any day, June 80 to July 4,
inclusive, returning on or before July
Ia, S20.65 with privileges of returning
any time before August Sth on payment
of % cents additional.
Same rate August 1918, returning on
or before September %.
Starting any day, August 80 to Sep
TENDER 4th inclusive, returning on or
before September II, $3.50 with priyi-
lege of returning any time before Oct
tober Z, on payment Of % cents addi-
tional.
Lowest rate ever made for SO long a
period.
Very low rates for side trips west Of
Denver during the season, and many
stop-overs allowed.
Rates to Utah and return proportion
ately low.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Round
trip. Starting any day, May % to Sep
TENDER 80, to Portland, Seattle, Tacoma
and Vancouver, via Billings or Denver
anu scenic ROCKIES, and returning
either of these routes $4S.15, going or
returning via st. Paul $4,000, going or
returning via California on certain dates
each month $53.15, return limit 80 days.
Numerous low rate side trips, including
many by steamer. Lewis and Clark Ex-
position at Portland open from June to
| October 10.
CALIFORNIA. Round trip Start
on certain dates each month, May to
September inclusive, returning within
80 days, $685.. Via the Northwest and
Portland, either going or returning,
$70.40.
For full information concerning the
Burlington's special summer service,
and the reduced rates and service en-
western roads, call, telephone or write.
Descriptive literature free.
G. NJ. KRreHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

One young man, who attended Simpson
college the past year. lived on an aver
age of 10 cents day. He is a bright
young man, Christian young man and
was up in his studies. He was offered
a place to work for his board, but refus-
ed it, because he would not have time
to study between working hours. He
earned at odd jobs the money necessary
for his schooling and expects to contin-
ne to earn his way through the institu-
ton. If you know who he is, tip your hat
to him, when you meet him some day he
will be above you.-Indianola Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

While moving last Friday Editor
Pitman met with a painful accident
He was opening the double front doors
and in pulling down the bolt at the top
one of his hands slipped and one Of his
fingers was badly torn and lacerated
on curtain hook. He went to the Office
of Drs. McCulloch & Smith and had the
wound dressed, and it is healing nicely
--Humeston Era.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
A New Work.

The Iowa Christian Educational
Society was organized in Des Moines,
in September 1904. The object in view
is enlisting the membership Of the
Christian churches in Iowa for educa-
tional work, especially the work Of
Drake University. The boys and girls
in the state should be enthused to do
and be something in the world. We
live in IAN age on ages toiling." With
splendid work of the centuries behind
and high duty calls sounding on our
ears for worthy effort now. The youth
of our land should be urged to feel
their responsibility and possibility. AS
an auxiliary to the /. G. E. S. university
clubs are organized in the churches of
Christ. The Leon church of Christ re-
joices in a little club of about 20 men,
bers. Mrs. Anna Curry is president of
the club. The special work planned
will include educational rallies from
time to time and meetings semi-social
in character, including programs.
The bible college of Drake University
rejoices in the near prospect of a
100000 building. Pulpits and mission
fields must be REINFORCED from this
fountain head. Those enthusiastic in
all lines of church work recognize the
close relationship between these and
our bible college. The great work of
developing efficient christian manhood
and womanhood is fundamental and
must have the hearty support of all who
in our own and other lands.
When ether medicines have failed
take Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t has cured
when everything else has disappointed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
Advertised Letters,

Remaining uncalled for in the posi-
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing July s, 1905:
Mr.. R. H. Scharp, Mr.. Charles Ladd,
Mr.. j. L. Stewart, Mr.. G. B. Lewis, D. C.
mccarthy.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
JOHN LEDGERwooD, Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
HARD TIMES IN 1884.
None of Us Remember Them, But
They We're Hard as Rocks.

Alpha Forsythe of Chill township,
relates to the Republican the following
Renaissance of the hard times Of 1884.
He says the times were harder then
than in 1878. Says Mr.. F: Sometime
in the winter of 1S34-5 he and David w.
Pond started from Adams county with
two teams--two yoke of oxens and a
pair of horses-drawing sleds with loads
of flour, dressed prairie chickens, beans,
ETC., for the soldiers at Eft. Madison.
They got as far as Carthage at dark the
first day and finding the snow falling
heavily and drifted and the weather
turning cold, they sought Accommodations
in the cabin of one Michael Peebler,
which was located about where j. G.
Williams residence now stands. 1t
was one of the eight or ten log houses
then in the village. The entertainers
were poorly provided with bedding, and
our travellers were compelled to sleep
on the floor, and to alternate in keeping
up a hot fire'all night to prevent them
from freezing. The next morning the
fences were mostly covered out Of
sight by snow drifts, and the weather
was intensely cold. 1t turned out that
the people of the village were out o.
wood and flour and turned out with
their teams to haul wood. They were
engaged in this work about a weel
until all the families were supplied
and then with the remnant of supplies
Pond and Forsyth returned home. HI
said all the children at Carthage were
without shoes and stockings and natur
ally had to keep indoors during severe
weather. Speaking of low prices o
produce, Mr.. Forsyth said that twt
years later he hauled thirty-two bushels
of wheat from Chill township to Quincy
taking four days for the round trip ant
sold the wheat for one sack of sal
Wheat was worth 25 cents bushel ant
salt SIS per sack. The same white
dressed hogs were worth $1.50 per To-
net in Quincy. Good corn was dru.
on the market at and 10 cents bushel
Carthage Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

G. E. Hall, superintendent of the con-
struction for the Iowa Belly Telephone
Co., was in Mt. Ayr Friday and confirmed
the statement already published in the
News to the effect that the Bell people
will build a toll line from Bedford by way
of Blockton, Redding and Delphos to Mt.
Ayr. He also stated that the building
OF the line to Leon is almost as certain
He started early Saturday morning
from Mt. Ayr to Leon, driving across
the country to survey the route which
he would recommend for the new line
AS the Bell line has the best and most
extensive toll line system in the United
States, and as it's Iowa lines reach all
the leading towns and cities, the value
of its connection to Mt. Ayr can hardly
be overestimated.- Mt. Ayr News.
| Piles may be your trouble. Antisep,
tic Piles Cones will cure you. We sell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
A popular poet is one who is able t
show his acquaintance real money.

Prof. ]. II. Drake has accepted a lucra-
tive position in the faculty of the Iowa
Business College at Des Moines, and
will enter upon duties Of the same on
July 1Sth.-Creston American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
Real Estate Transfers

From July 8, to July 10, 1905, as re-
ported by Stephen yarga:
G. l. Reeves to E. B. McClelland
lots in Leon ....$ so
G. M. Keller to G. L. yanostrand
lots in Leon. ........................ 1900
Annie E. Allen to Jennie Allen
Barrows lots in Lamont. ............ 500
Ivan Beach to Orel Estes lot in
Pleasanton " rs
NJ. Grogan to Keller & Sigler lots
in Leon. .......... $50
L. /. Wells to G. M. Keller 80 acres
in Eden .............. .................... 5000
s. G. Jennings to Anna B. Grim
land in Richland ...... $50
A. r. Kirk patrick ct al to Anna B.
Grim land in Richland. ................ COG
s. G. Kirkpatrick to Anna B. Grim
land in Riehland ...........,......... 800
g. E. Kirkpatrick ct al, to A. B.
fitzpatrick ct al, land in Rich
land ........... 1000
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

Maple City self-Washing Soap is
absolutely free from harsh alkalies,
corrosives, and other authorizations.
That is why it is superior to other
soaps.
For Oklahoma real estate write or
call on c. B. Jordan, Enid, o. 7.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13
No False Claims.

The proprietors of Foley's Honey and
Tar do not advertise this as sure cure
for consumption" They do not claim it
will cure this dread complaint in adj
vanced cases, but do positively assert
that it will cure in the earlier stages
and never fails to give comfort and relief
in the worst cases. Foley's Honey. and
Tar is without doubt the greatest throat
and lung remedy. Refuse substitutes.
L. P. Van Werden.
Money to loan on improved farms at
6 per cent interest for 3, 6 to 10 years
time. s. VARGA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

Sound kidneys are safeguards of life
Make the kidneys healthy with Foley's
Kidney Cure. L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

When ether medicines have failed.
take Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t has cured
when everything else has disappointed.
L. p. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-13

Piles may be your trouble. Antisep-
tic Piles Cones will cure you. We sell
them. soc. box W. C. Stempel & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-12
WHAT THE MINISTER SAYS
Is Most Convincing.

q thought l would write you what Pyramid Pile Cure has done for me. I had a most aggravated case of bleeding piles indeed. I dreaded when l had to go to stool. One fifty cent box cured me. I feel like new man. have Recommended it to others as being the most wonderful remedy known. It is indeed great blessing to suffering humanity You are at liberty to use this for all it is worth. and l hope 1t may do good" Rev W. F.. Carr, 355 No. Holbrook St, Danville, Va.
 Clergymen (like all professional men who lead sedentary lives) are espe- cially addicted to piles. in various forms. and are continually on the look out for remedy which will give relief with little or no idea of obtaining a cure.
 consents to the use of his name in or der that other sufferers may know there is a cure called Pyramid Pile Cure, which Is sold by druggists every where for the low price Of fifty cents package. and which will bring about for every one afflicted with piles the same beneficial results as in his own case. Be careful to accept no substi- tutes. and remember that there is no remedy just as good
 A little book describing the causes and cure of piles is published by PyIa- md Drug Co, Marshall. Mich.. anu will be sent free for the asking. All suf- ferers are advised to write for it. as It contains valuable information on the subject e piles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-12
Desertlons in the Navy.

HarperS weekly.
 Apropos of the prospective increase of the navy by 5000 sailors The Even ing Post feels that something ought to be done to enable the navy to keep its sailors after 1t gets them. Deser- tion, as every one knows, Is very pre- vaIent and costly evil both in the navy and in the army. The Post quotes the Army and Navy Journal as admitting that five hundred men deserted from the North Atlantic fleet last fall, of whom no less than one hundred fled from one battleship. Good ships, says The Post, are all very well, but If our sailors run away from them in droves, what then? Ought not that battleship commander who lost one fifth of his crew to have been called on for an explanation?" We guess he ought. Desertion, its causes, and the possible remedies for 1t are exten- siveiy discussed both in the army and in the navy, and in the army one of the recognized causes Is inconsiderate treatment of the enlisted men by young, inexperienced, and unfit officers. The navy has not been swamped, as the army has, by officers appointed from civil life. but undoubtedly, if there are naval officers who make things needlessly unpleasant for their men, they ought to be overhauled.