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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
Theatre Maparer,. Hard Luck.

Talk about hoodoos," said J. F. Ar mold, whose stock company played at up against bunch of them in Mont l gomery.
 The night of our first performance the first person to enter the theatre was the holder of pass. noticed this and teproved the doorkeeper for not holding the person in conversation or some other manner. until real money ticket was presented. You know, we ton against letting a free pass holder enter first on the first night well, the next morning, when II came down, saw hearse standing di- rectly across from the theatre. It was waiting to be repaired at an adjacent carriage factory.
 That night all the water pipes burst and Ms gosd S sss ae theafs sad seatsa been trying to get a leading woman. wired transportation to one and l re- cefved a telegram that since we had closed our arrangements la grippe had laid hands on her.
 T closed negotiations with a second one. and She got sick. third one was coming sure, but Illness caused her to fall by the wayside. I tried fourth, and she, too, had a fever when the time came to take the train.
 'Ain't that being up against 1t? Well, I should rather guess.
 "A pass and hearse-ugh.
 
 Men Who Cannot Vote.
 The statement in today's Advertiser that barely 1000 voters of Montgomery had paid their poll tax and qualified themselves for voting was not surpris- ing to men who have bored over the voting list of the county" said well known local politician yesterday. .s
 But 1t would surprise the public at large if complete list of the men in Montgomery who were not legal voters was printed. They would find that some of the best known men of Mont lot They are not voters. some of them, because they shave not registered, and others are not voters because they have not paid their poll tax. The high not voters would surprise the public"
 No Council Meeting Tonight.
 Funny" said Montgomery Alder man last night. how people lose the run of dates. Now, 1t is perfectly clear day in January and consequently a reg uIar meeting of the Council cannot be held on that night.
 Tt would seem simple enough to AL dermen of long service in the Council and yet at least four of my colleagues have called me up by telephone to ask if we meet tomorrow night.
 And here comes a newspaper man and asks the same question.
 There will be no meeting of the Council Monday night unless one is called, which Is not likely"
 Conference With Women.
 The quarterly pastoral conference with the women of the Central Presby- terian Church will take place this af- ternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of the pastor, Rev. Neal L. Anderson, D. D., 300 Washington Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
A COLUMN OF FIGURES WHICH Is 1
 SPLENDID VERDICT.

For the benefit and guidance Of met- chants and others who advertise. the fol- lowing statement for the month of Oe- cember. 1904, has been compiled and sworn 70 by our Circulation Manager.
 To the many readers and friends wno gre Interested in our growth. 1t is satis- nent increase. It Is not only the Quant.ty. but the class and quality of 1t. of which we are so proud.
 The Advertiser Is acknowledged the lead mg newspaper in the State and Is tnorousn " up-to-date in every particular.
 Watch Us Grow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-30
No Council Meeting tonight.
confereuce with yyomen.

The quarterly pastoral conference with the women of the Central Presby- terian Church will take place this af- ternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of the pastor. Rev. Neal L. Anderson, D. D., 300 Washington Street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

Every newspaper publisher appreci-
ates, respects and honors those SUBJ
scribers who come up each year to pay
their one years subscription. 1t is evil
dence of their appreciation Of the paper
and the payment is not so large as to
distress the subscriber. AS the account
runs year after year the amount grows
and the size of the debt itself renders
the party owing it impatient with the
paper, and he usually gets mad when he
is finally called upon to pay. If you
take paper at all pay for it once a
year. The publisher needs the money
to pay his bills. Some men go on the
theory that they are the friends of the
paper and therefore should not pay.
That is a poor way to show friendship.
If the friends of a paper won't pay, who
will? Its enemies won't take it.-Os-
ceola Democrat.
August is the time set for reopening
of the NJ. E. church at Grand River.
We have repainted and reshingled our
church and are going to make this a
great day and time of rejoicing for
Methodism in Grand River. Rev
Menoher pastor of our church at Ting
ley will be with us and preach Saturday
evening and Sunday morning and even
ing. Brother Menoher is one of our
wide-awake, stirring preachers and all
who fail to hear him will miss a treat.
Come everybody.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Boyland-Owen

Married: at the home of the BRIDES
parents, in Winterset, Iowa on We'd
nesday, July 10, 1905, Frank H. Boyland
to Elizabeth D. Owen, Rev. Williams
officiating.
The bride is quite well known in this
county, she having made many friends
during her residence here about six
years ago when she was assisting her
uncle, F. J. Forbes, who conducted a
large clothing bushes here. Her ac-
quaintance with her future husband
began at that time.
The groom has been for years most
valued employer of Peterson Bros, of
this city. He is an able upright, and
energetic young man who has the
sincere esteem of those who. know him
best. His ability, faithfulness, and
sterling worth will merit success, and
he will no doubt achieve it.
The wedding was quiet affair only
the home circle being present. 1t
occurred in the early morning and the
young couple at once started for Au-
rora. They are domiciled in the cozy
little house belonging to Mrs. Connor
and their best friends can only wish
them continuation of the happines sc
evidently theirs.-Aurora, Neb., Regis.
ter.
The bride was for number of years
resident Of this city and during that
time made many dear acquaintances as
she is young lady of most loving
character. Her many friends here ex.
tend hearty congratulations and wish
her all the happiness that can fall te
any one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Simon Cross.

At his home, 3s9 Dodge street, Iowa
City, on last Wednesday morning oc-
cured the death of Simon Cross, for
many years we'll known citizen of this
city, at the advance age of 81 years.
He was born in Chautauqua county N.
Y. and during his life was twice
married. His first wife died years ago,
leaving two children Mrs. James Wolf,
of Illinois and Mrs. Edward Tysir, Of
Council Bluffs. The second wife who he
married in this city, survives him, as
does also their only son, DIR. Frank
Cross, Of Tiffin, Iowa. During his
residence in Leon until advanced age
compelled him to cease active labor,
Mr.. Cross was engaged in the black
smith business, being one of the pioneer
smiths of Decatur county. He continu-
ed to reside in Leon until couple of
years ago when the family removed to
Iowa City to educate their. son at the
State University. He was a veteran of
the civil war during the years 1S64-5
and participated in number of battles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Garden Grove Reunion Next Week

The Garden Grove Old Settlers re-
union will be held next week, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2, 3 and
4. 1t is the twentieth annual reunion
of the Old Settlers Association and they
are expecting to have the biggest time
in the history Of the town. The mer-
chants have subscribed literally for the
purpose of providing entertainment for
the visitors to the town and if the
weather is good it will be hummer.
Prominent speakers from abroad have
been secured, Judge H. M. Towner of
Corning, being the speaker for Wednes-
day, Judge w. E. Miller, of Bedford, and
and II. l.. ENley, of Derby, on Thursday,
and Gen. James B. Weaver, of Colfax, on
Friday. Hoadley's concert band will
furnish the music during the entire
three days, and there will be lots of
entertainment each day, including the
Cretos with their wonderful trap house,
Colored Jubilee Singers, Slack Wire
Performers, Electric Theatre, Merry-Go-
Round, Clowns, etc. There will also be
good ball games each day. Leon and
Humeston play on Wednesday, and the
winner plays Cambria on Thursday.
The winner of the second game goes
against Derby on Friday. Garden Grove
has always had an enjoyable time at
their reunion and this year will be no
exception. 1t is unfortunate that the
trains do not run so that Leon people
can go up in the morning and home in
the evening, but a great many people
expect to drive up during the reunion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Mrs. Fred Crees.

Margaret Emerine Roger was born in
Harrison county, Mo-, Sept. 3, 1850,
died at her home near Grand River,
Iowa, July %, 1905, aged "a years, 10
months and 20 days. She was the
daughter of the late Jordan Roger, and
spent her life since childhood in this
county. She was united in marriage to
John Frederick Crees, Jan. II, 1868, and
to their union were born fourteen
children, four dying in childhood and
nine being present during her last ILL
ness, which extended over period of
several weeks, her death being from
consumption. She was loving wife
and atfectionate mother, a good neigh
Dor nd christian woman, who leaves
large circle of friends to mourn her
death.
The funeral was held at the ME-.
church in Grand River Monday after
noon at o'clock, conducted by Rev. w.
B. Cox, pastor of the church, interment
being in the Funktown cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
MORTUARY.
Jennie Schenck

was born at Decatur City, Iowa, Sept.
13, 1885, and died at Leon, Iowa, July
%, 1905, aged nineteen years, ten
months and ten days. She was con-
verted and joined the M. E. church at
Leon, under the pastorate of Rev. Geo.
M. Hughes and was faithful chris
tian unto death. She was an earnest
worker in the Sunday school and league
until sickness in her home interfered
with her attendance. Throughout
long and trying illness Jennie was, as
she had ever been in health, most
amiable and sweet in disposition, gentle
and thoughtful toward all who watched
with her or showed her kindness in any
way. The baby of her family she had
never known anything but tenderest
affection from each member of the same,
yet she was unseltish to her last breath,
always whispering her thanks for care
bestowed and apologies for any trouble
she thought she had made.
Until past the power to read she
studied her bible daily and drew great
peace and comfort from it's teachings.
The writer of these lines was with
her much and know that a pure faith
was with Jennie to the last. The ex-
ample she unconsciously set will be a
help and inspiration to her friends
when their own time of trial shall come.
The only regret she ever expressed at
the thought of approaching death was
on account of the added sorrow she
knew it would bring to her beloved
parents.
OF this sorrow our whole community
known and joins in heartfelt sympathy.
OF six children, all in blooming health
and youth less than three years ago,
four are now gone from the home cir
Gle. Such bereavement seldom falls
to the lot of parents. Its shadow has
been felt in an unusual degree by all
our citizens and so far as human SYM
pathy can go toward comforting in the
hour of sorest trial. this estimable FAM
lily may feel that they are not forgotten.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Pneumonia Most Fatal Disease in
Iowa.

The statistics compiled under the new
vital statistics law show that during
the eight months ending with February
there were 7,S40 more births than
deaths. There were 10,335 deaths and
1915 births, the latter exceeding the
former 7S per cent. The figures are 60
ing to be used by the authorities as re-
liable and authentic. In some quarters
there are serious doubts about them.
The report also will show that pneu-
monia and not the white plague is the
most deadly disease which aflicts Iowa
folks.
During the eight months referred to
there were LOGS deaths from penu-
monia and about 700 from consumption
and tuberculosis combined. Physicians
are uncertain if these figures may be
relied on, whether the first place should
be permanently relinquished to pneu-
monia when it so long has been oc-
cupied by the white plague, for the
prevalence Of the former was almost
epidemic last year.
Following are the number Of deaths
due to the most interesting causes dur
ing the eight months, according to the
first report of the vital statistics Of the
n%o
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

ana steam rolled in volumes too great
to face, came the groans and walls of
the dying and the shrieks of the wound
ed. Tugs and launches soon were head
ed for the shore, bearing those who
injuries permitted removal and bodies
of the dead. All the time the work OF
rescue was going on the ship was set
tling to starboard and clouds of white
steam poured from the interior. News
OF the disaster spread like wild fire
over the city and soon the harbor was
lined with people. Commander Young.
who was ashore getting tiual orders
preparatory to sailing, was soon on
deck. He at once ordered the alright
compartment closed and signalled tug
to tow the ship into shallow water.
Then he took charge of the sickening
work at hand.
The explosion occurred in the main
starboard boiler forward of the smoke
stack. 1t is now known that fifty lives
We're snu6ed out almost instantly, that
in all probability this number will be
increased by at least ten when the in
terror of the ship can be more fully
explored, and that almost every man on
board at the time was injured, many of
them SO bad that death was inevitable,
many painfully that screams of agony
are forced from their lips, and others
so severely that they will be confined
to sick rooms for days or weeks.
The force of the explosion was terrific
beyond conception. Human bodies
were hurled into the air to height
probably not less than 200 feet.
The total death list reaches 60, in
iured 40, missing 16, grand total 1875.
OF the injured several are yet expected
to die from their wounds. Among the
deadjaare two Iowa boys John G.
Barcbus,. age II, Clarinda, Iowa, and
Give W. Brockman, age %, Des Moines,
Iowa. There were 100 men on board at
the time Of the explosion.
The Bennington is sister ship of the
Yorktown and Concord, having the
same dimensions, tonnage, speed and
armament. 1t has length of 23O feet,
breadth 36 feet, mean draft IA feet,
displacement 100 tons; speed, 1865
knots, derived from engines of 3,436 in
dicated horse power, it has battery of
six six7inch rifles and eight guns of
smaller calibre. The Bennington takes
rank an ong the efficient little cruisers
designed for special duty in shallow
water.
The vessels keel was laid in 1886, and
it cost S490,000. It's complement is 16
officers and 1S1 men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Weather Crop Bulletin.
For the week ending July "a, 1905.
n.c Mo;nac low.

Des Moines, Iowa.
This has been the most favorable
week of the season for the rapid growth
of corn and harvesting hay and small
grain. The period of extreme heat and
humidity which began in the latter
half Of the preceding week eliminated
in electric storms on the morning of
the 10Th, with heavy local showers in
the eastern half Of the central section.
At few localities the rainfall was
from two to three inches, but in four
fifths of the state it was much below
normal The corn crop has made most
excellent progress, and the largest por-
tion is very nearly up to the normal
size for the last decade of July. In
considerable part Of state the surface
is becoming quite dry, and rain will
soon be needed for corn, potatoes and
vegetables.
Fine progress has been made in Sc
curing the heavy hay crop, and in har-
vesting oats and barley. In the south
ern and central districts the oats crop
is nearly all in the shock or stack, and
the harvest is we'll under way in the
northern section. Spring wheat is rip
ening we'll and much Of this crop is
about ready to be cut. There are but
few reports of damage by rust. Pas
lures are good; potatoes and garden
truck are doing we'll. Apples are about
as previously reported. The berry
crop has been abundant and grapes are
promising.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Gem City Business College.
Quincy, Illinois.

Write to-day for our beautiful 64-
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This elegant catalogue also contains
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ETC., with much valuable information
for any young person desirous of pre-
pairing for situation as stenographer
or bookkeeper. Address
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

There was time when the word
smallpox" struck terror to the hearts
Of the people, but that time has passed.
Vaccination is given the credit. Anti
toxin has reduced the terrors of diph-
iberia also, but not as fully as is desir-
able.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
MANGLED BY THE CARS
John EpperIey is Run Over at the
Depot and Loses His Right Leg
Trying to Board a Train.

John Epperley, young man about
twenty years of age, son of section
foreman 7. ]. Epperley, met with an ac-
cident at the Burlington depot Tuesday
evening which nearly cost him his life,
and leaves him cripple for life, losing
his right leg. The young man who is a
cigar maker, had been drinking during
the afternoon. He was at the cross
ing at the foot of Main street
shortly after five o'clock, when the reg
ular north bound freight, in charge of
conductor kittleman and engineer Barr
came in and had been setting out car
on the side track at Swift & Co.'S plant.
They had two engines on the train and
were backing down on the main line
when Epperley tried to catch the lad
der on box car, but missed it and fell
under the wheels. He managed to jerk
his left leg clear of the track but his
right limb was caught by the wheels
and mangled in horrible manner from
the ankle nearly to the knee. He was seen
to fall and the trainmen and others
fastened to his assistance. Medical aid
was promptly called but he came near
bleeding to death before physicians
reached him. Temporary bandages were
applied and the flow of blood stopped
and he was brought to DR.. Layton's
, operating rooms at the Park hotel, where
about o'clock Drs. Greenman, Bowman
and Waight amputated his leg just be-
low the knee. The patient stood the
ordeal nicely, and unless complications
set in, he will recover. Fortunately a
trained nurse, Miss Florence Patzig,
of Des Moines, who had been waiting on
Miss Jennie Schenck had not left the
city, and she was placed in charge of
the case.
| 1t is said Epperley had been at the
depot during the afternoon jumping on
and off trains and when the north bound
passenger left the station he boarded it
and rode up as far as the crossing at
the old K. & W. depot, where he jumped
off and came up town. He went to the
depot just few minutes before the ac-
cident. One of the brakemen on the
train noticed him and also that he had
been drinking and warned him to keep
away from the train, but it seems his
advice was not needed, and the young
man will be a cripple for life. People
who have business at the depot have
often remarked that some day some one
would be killed or injured, as it has
been common practice of number Of
young men to flip on and off the trains,
in spite of the remonstrances of agent
ketcham and the trainmen, and while
the accident is deeply deplored it is to
be hoped it will prove lesson to those
in the habit of jumping on the trains.
There is state law making it Grim
inal offense for any person except the
employees of the railroad to jump on or
off a train while in motion, and now
that an accident has occurred here un-
less it is stopped the company will
probably prosecute all offenders to the
full limit of the law.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing July %, 1905:
II. Stohl, Frank Johns, L. Goppinger.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
JOHN LEDGRRwooD, Postmaster,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

/ have decided to offer for sale my
business at Woodland, Iowa. Will sell
goods and store building, or will sell
goods and rent the building. Would
take small farm as part payment, farm
must be priced right. Reasons for
Offering for sale: l have other business
/ want to give more attention. This is
a good business opening for the right
party. 48-4t NOVA S. BEAVERS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Coal. Coal.

We are ready to contract or fill orders
for Smoky Hollow coal by the bushel
ton or car load. J. j. EVANS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

IMPROVED FARMS For SALE-In North
Central Missouri, 40, 80. 70. Price OF
each is $22 per acre. Easy terms. Ad-
press Box III, Lineville, Iowa. 26-tf
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BI SINESS chsace-It pays 10 raise nlush-
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anyone can make wages equal 10 those of a
skilled mechanic working odd moments; the
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