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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Attention is called to the announce
ment of the meeting to be held at the
court house in this city on Saturday,
July 9Th, for the purpose of organizing
county democratic club. Hon. Walt
H. Butler will be present and address
the meeting, and he needs no words of
introduction to the democrats of Deca-
tur county, for he has spoken here fire.
quently and is known as one of the best
orators in the west. Every democrat
and especially the younger element of
the party are cordially invited to at
tend this meeting. If the, democratic
party is to be preserved, now that the
biennial election law is upheld. it must
be by organizing the party, and this il
the purpose of the meeting called fol
the above date.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

7. ]. Pension, the deputy state game
warden for this county, has been hav-
ing considerable trouble in regard to
persons catching big fish in Grand
River by locating them under rocks and
logs where the fish have gone to spawn
and taking them from the water which
is contrary to law. He was over on the
river Sunday and surprised party who
were engaged in fishing with their
hands, SO on Monday he filed an inform
alton before Justice John Holden
against ]. W., Frank and Jay Sellers, Tyre
Baker, Frank Riddle and W. H. Lloyd,
and constables Lorey and John went
over and arrested them. When they
were brought before Justice Holden the
matter was compromised by the parties
paying the costs, $780, and all were
released, warden Pension saying he did
not desire to punish any one for the
first offense, but did SO only in perform
ing the duties which the law requires
him to DO, and these gentlemen were
arrested simply to show those who have
been fishing illegally that the game
laws in regard to fishing will be strictly
enforced. The next persons arrested on
this charge will be prosecuted to the
full limit of the law, SO all had better
take due notice and post themselves on
the law. Under the law fishing in any
manner except with hook and line is
strictly prohibited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

1t was announced last week that the
date for the Leon reunion had been set
for the week commencing August Sth,
just the week before the Dayis City re-
union, but after canvassing the matter
over it has been virtually decided
not to hold it at that time, but
it will probably be held the first week
in September, and movement is on
foot to hold it up town this year. A
meeting is called for Friday of this
week when the matter will be definitely
settled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Miss Eula Waight attended the we'd
ding Of Mr.. William Harry Lenox, of Ros-
we'll, N. NJ, and Miss Magleena Figge,
which was solemnized at the Methodist
church at Lancaster, Mo-, on Wednesday
evening of last week in the presence
of a large number Of guests, Miss
Waight acting as bridesmaid.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

W. G. stempel & Co. being overstock-
ed are offering their entire line of ham
mocks at ridiculously low prices: it will
payyou to see them if you intend buy.
ing one they are certainly Offering
some rare bargains.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Master Bob Teale was nine years old
yesterday and celebrated the event by
entertaining a number of his young
friends at the home of his parents from
two to five o'clock, and proved himself
to be delightful host for one of his
wears.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

There were five old soldiers before
the Leon pension board for examination
yesterday, ]. F. Lands and Thos. A
Fullerton, of Grand River, w. A
Sturgeon of Leon, Mr.. Toms, of Decatur
City, and G.. W. Needham, of Lamont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

We are in the machine trade. Nc
Cormick, Deering and Standard mowers
and binders. Standard foot mower
$500. Come in and let US trade.
BOwSHER & BOwsHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

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, 1905-06-22

There will be communion services at
the Christian church on Lords Day,
June 25th. No preaching as Elder Hub
bell is attending the state convention
of the Christian churches at Des Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

An operation was performed on a
little son of Henry Horney, of Eden
township, at the operating rooms at the
Park Hotel in this city last Friday by
Drs. Bowman and Foxworthy. The
little patient is doing nicely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Maple City self-washing Soap, manu-
featured from the choicest stock
Clean, pure, effective. 1t has no equal
$4,000 lbs. Of Plymouth Irvine. The
best Irvine on earth. Smooth and not a
lump. Don't buy cheap Irvine.
BowSHER & BOwSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

The W. G. 7. U. will meet at Mrs. ]. r.
Conrey's, Thursday afternoon at $50; all
the ladies interested in temperance
work are requested to be present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas. Teale enter
tanned friendsat a delightful card party
Friday evening. Out Of town guests
were Mrs. Nellie Wharton, of Alton,
Mrs. Cora Fithian, of ST. Paul, and Mr..
Fred McNear, of Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

G. E. Turner, bookkeeper at the
Farmers & Traders State Bank, came
very near losing his entire wardrobe
last Sunday. He had hung his clothes
out in the yard at the rear of the bank
to air, and had also cleaned up lot of
trash which he set fire to. He supposed
the fire had al died out but along in
the afternoon it was discovered that
the fire had gotten under the walk
which was burning at a brisk rate when
Sam Carmean happened to notice it and
rescued GIBBS clothing just in time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

During the thunder shower Sunday
evening an incipient cyclone tore up
trees and bushes pretty badly in the
neighborhood about seven miles west Of
Van Vert, near the old Barr farm, but
fortunately no buildings of any kind
were in it's path, SO no material damage
was done.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

M.4E.:chureh services Jane Is: II a.
M, sermon by the pastor, subject, Gas a
Man Thinketh.' s p. M, Children's Day
services. Thursday, 8 p. m., prayer
meeting. A. NJ. PITCHER, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

WANTED: Gentleman or lady of good
standing to travel with rig or by raj
Salary, $1,072.0O per year and expenses;
paid weekly and expenses advanced
Address, with stamps. 44-1t+
Jos. A. ALEXANDER, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

DR.. Laytons residence has been much
improved in appearance by the addition
of cast iron roof cresting. Farquhar
Bros. furnished and set it in place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Rev. J. F. Eaker, associate evange-
list, will preach at the Baptist church
next Sunday morning and evening.
Church covenant meeting Saturday at
2:3O p. N. Services at Grand River
Monday night, June Goth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

The heavy rain storm Sunday evening
caused postponement Of the Children's
Day exercises at the M. E. church, and
the program which is an unusually fine
one will be given next Sunday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22
Hammocks-W. G. Stempel & Co.
WANTED-Good farm hand. Apply to E..
L. Shira, steward of the county farm.

Childrens day exercises at the Presby-
terrain church have been postponed
until next Sunday evening, June 25th,
on account of the storm last Sunday
evening. All other services as usual.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Rev. T. E. GIendenning, of Mt. Ayr,
preached at the Advent church at
Woodland last Sunday morning and eve
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Charley Shinn, of Eden township, says
he will not take a back seat for any one
in Decatur county when it comes to
heavy wool crop this season. His sheep
have all made him good money and
among them was yearling Cotswold
weather which sheared IS pounds and a
Cotswold eve which sheared II pounds
and these are considered extra heavy
fieeces from yearlings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

G. M. Axes of this city is enjoying the
title of being the champion fisherman Of
Leon this season, having succeeded in
landing twenty-four pound icat fish at
Davis City last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

A jolly party of Leon people consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Fisher. Mr..
and Mrs. c. M. Keller Misses Jessie Pryor
and Florence Oney enjoyed the pleasure
of a camping party at Davis City the
latter part Of last week. "
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

The grocery firm Of Caster & Jackson
has been dissolved, Mr.. Geo. L. Jackson
retired from the firm and the business
will be continued by Mr.. Caster alone.
Mr.. jackson will remain with the store
for few weeks and then expects to go
on the road selling groceries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

On account of the heavy storm Sun
day evening just at church time, there
were no services held in any of the
Leon churches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

The members of the New Century
Club and their husbands enjoyed a pic
mic at Casters lake last Friday evening
which was greatly enjoyed by a II who
attended.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Anyone desiring a good secondhand
iron range can secure bargain by
calling on Elder H. H. Hubbell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

The supreme court last week over
ruled the motion for a rehearing of the
biennial election law, and there will be
no further hearings as to the constitu-
tionality Of the law in this state. The
court sometime ago handed down an
opinion sustaining the law, but it's
opponents endeavored to secure. re-
hearing. -.-.- -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

At meeting of the directors of the
Exchange National Bank Tuesday, Mr..
A. E. Dorm, late of Katy, Texas, was
elected to the position of assistant
cashier, and will enter on his duties at
once. Mr.. Dorm is a son of E. D. Dorm,
the principal stockholder in the bank,
and the business is not new to him, as
he ran bank at Davis City in highly
successful manner prior to going to
Texas few years ago. Mr.. Dorm is a
pleasant and accommodating young
man who will be great addition to
the working force Of the bank, and his
many friends will be pleased to hear
that he has decided to again become a
permanent resident of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Robert Kenneth, of Long Creek town
ship, thinks he is the owner Of the
finest colt in Decatur county. 1t is
only four weeks old and weighs over
400 pounds. He has already been
offered S110 for it, but is not, inclined
to sell. t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Elder H. H. Hubbell, who has been
pastor of the Christian church in this
city for the past four years, preached
his farewell sermon last Sunday morn
ing. Elder Hubbell goes this week to
Des Moines to attend the state conven-
tion of Christian churches, and next
week goes to his old home at Howard,
kas., where he will conduct taber-
nacle meeting for several weeks, after
which he expects to go to Washington
or Montana to locate. During his
pastorate in this city he has made many
warm friends, and relations with his
church have been most pleasant. It
was with keen regret that his resigna-
ton was accepted, but he has wanted to
go west for some time, and had to finally
break away. Wherever he may locate
he will be followed by the best wishes
of everyone in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Farmers who were in.~ town Saturday
wore broad smile on their faces and
all report the corn crop as coming
along infne shape and making excel
lent progress. L. D. CARRIER told US he
never had as good prospects at this
time of year in all the years he has
farmed'in Decatur county, and many
others tell the same story.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Decatur county farmers who, raised
sheep this year have struck good thing,
for the wool market is the highest for
many years, and sheep are bringing
good prices, Roscoe Oney of Eden
township on Tuesday sold twenty-four
head Of this years lambs to Axes 6,
Housh which averaged S4aa pounds per
head and brought him $500 per lamb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Allen of this city for the
wedding of their daughter, Miss
Irma to Mr.. Charles Drury, of Grimes,
Iowa, at their home in this city on We'd
nesday evening, June 18th at 8 o'clock.
The bride is one of the most popular
young ladies of this city, who has been
engaged in teaching at the sou school
building and was reelected for next
year. The groom has frequently visited
in this city and: is a most excellent
young man, being one Of the prominent
business men of Grimes, where he is
engaged in the hardware and lumber
business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Velie Buggies.
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, 1905-06-22

Sharples cream separators are wear
'ers. Dain stackers, rakes and lawn
swings. 'BowsHER & BoWsHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

A party Of Leon young men who went
out on Grand river Saturday night on a
fishing expedition had an exciting time
of it when they went to hitch up their
team Sunday morning. 1t was livery
team from Leon stable and one of the
horses objected to being harnessed and
proceeded to kick everybody out of the
stable who attempted to go near it. 1t
was finally necessary to telephone to
Leon and have the liveryman come out
and hitch the horse after all the horse
men in that part of the country had
given if up as bad job.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Mrs. Sarah G. Kirkpatrick, of Grand
River, has been granted widows
pension of $500 per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Mr.. W. M. Marts of near Blockley
left bunch of very fine clover at THE
REPORTER office last Saturday which
measured 46 inches in heighth and is
very heavy. Mr.. Marts has 45 acres
of clover and everything indicates he
will harvest bumper crop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Friends in this city have received
news of the birth of fine son to Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Wood, of Trinidad,
Colorado, former we'll known residents
of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Capt. ]. D. Brown has been honored
with an appointment as one of the staff of
Commander Harper Of the G. A. r. Capt.
Brown had for many years been aspromi-
nent figure in G. a. R. circles and his
appointment is worthily bestowed and
is one which is duly appreciated both
by Capt. Brown and his host of friends
in Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

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, 1905-06-22

velie Buggies.
Mrs. Mary Craigo is painting and
otherwise improving her fine residence
property in east Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Kinks Rose soap, 25c box, this week
for 10c. at Casters.
velie wrought iron and split hickory
buggies are the winners.
BowsHER & BowsHER.
For SALE OR RENT-A good five room
cottage, two blocks north of Leon High
School. 32-tf RoLLA ALEXANDER.
Leon Chapter No; 352. O. E. S. will
hold initiatory services in the Masonic
hall on Monday evening, June Goth. All
members Of the order are cordially in
vited.
The Masonic lodge enjoyed lunch
served at the opera house restaurant
Tuesday evening, following the work of
raising D. E. Morgan to the third
degree.
Pure bred Black Langshan eggs per
setting Soc, two settings for Use, or
$500 per hundred. Call on or address,
Mrs. W. W. Wood, Keller: farm, Leon,
Iowa. 33-tf
Robert Kenneth, of Long Creek town
ship, thinks he is the owner Of the
finest colt in Decatur county. 1t is
only four weeks old and weighs over
400 pounds. He has already been
offered S110 for it, but is not, inclined
to sell.
The supreme court last week over.
ruled the motion for rehearing of the
biennial election law, and there will be
no further hearings as to the constitu
tionality Of the law in this state. The
court sometime ago handed down al
opinion sustaining the law, but its
opponents endeavored to secure re
hearing. -.-.~ -
At meeting of the Leon School board
held last Friday evening, Miss Kat
. Ogden, who was recently elected to tn,
position of assistant in the high schoo
and music teacher, was transferred t,
the third grade at the south building
which she formerly taught, taking tn
4 vacancy caused by the resignation 0
$ Miss 1rma Allen, who is to be marie.
:. the coming week. The board ais
e accepted the resignation of Miss Mat
0 Parrish who has taught the eighth grad
at the north building for number O
years, Miss Parrish having accepted
position as teacher in the public schoc
y at tWorthington, Mimi, where she vii
: receive larger salary than is paid i
> the Leon schools. The board will cleo
: teachers for the two vacancies on tn
), third Monday in July.
r In a frightful runaway on the Pales
}. tine hill west of Leon last Saturda
;, morning, three young men had mario,
:, escape from death. Forrest Snool
: Paul Jones and Rutta Moreland, o
Grand River, were coming to Leon driy
: ing spirited team hitched to to
: buggy. While coming down the Pales
: tine hill one of the worst hills in tn
county, the iron on the tongue brok
and allowed the buggy to run up on tn
horses which started to run afte
e overturning the buggy. All of the boy
e were dragged for a considerable dis
e lance and badly bruised. Young Snoo
IS who was driving was caught in th
k wreckage Of the buggy, his neck wa
# jammed in between two Of the bows an
d had the team not broke loose from tn
n buggy at the foot of the hill would Gel
It tainly have been killed. The buggy we
k totally demolished, but the horses wei
n not injured being stopped after the
d had run some distance after gettin
away from the buggy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Rape to sowin your corni is the thing
to keep the weeds down. Makes lots of
feed. ~ BowSHER & BowsHER. "
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

We are over stocked on hammocks and
to reduce our stock we are Offering them
at prices that should appeal to any one
that contemplates buying this season.
We have few slightly soiled that will
go at your own prices. Come and see
us. W. G. STEMpEL & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

The Masonic lodge enjoyed lunch
served at the opera house restaurant
Tuesday evening, following the work of
raising D. E. Morgan to the third
darraa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

that contemplates buying this season.
We have few slightly soiled that will
go at your own prices. Come and see
us. w. G. STEMpEL & Co.
Tuesday 'Uncle Joe" Slack was nine
ty years old and appears as active as
the majority of men do twenty years
younger. He is quite frequent caller
at this Office and rarely misses day in
coming up town. Mrs. Slack is also
past the allotted period Of life and is
but five years younger than her hus-
band, being IS in July. Mr.. Slack was
born in New York State near Circuit
Harbour and came to Decatur county in
1852, being among the oldest settlers in
the county, living. They have been the
parents of seven children, son and a
daughter living in Oklahoma and a
daughter Mrs. Isaac Mccullough living
in Garden Grove.-Garden Grove Ex-
press.
The Iowa Supreme court last week re-
versed tho case of J. B. Newlin of this
city against the Iowa Central Railroad
which was tried in the District Court at
Abba couple Of years ago. 1t will be
remembered that Mr.. Newlin was ser.
iously injured by being thrown from the
steps of an Iowa Central coach just be-
fore the Abba depot was reached, one
leg being injured SO that he was condn.
ed to his room for several weeks. He
was unable to make satisfactory set
Element with the railroad and brought
suit for $4,000 damages. When tbs
case was tried the jury awarded hin
800, and the railroad company appealed
the case to the supreme court where the
case was reversed and Mr.. NewliI will
not recover any damages at all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

There will be a Baltimore Oriole
Social at the Presbyterian church Mon
day, June 26, at 1880 o'clock. Ice cream
and cake will deserved. Admission Toe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Velie Buggies.
Buy your fruit jars, parafne at Cas-
ter's.
Those in need of sidewalk brick call
on f. C. MULLINNIx.
Pasture for horses, adjoining Leon, for
rent. 33tf. J. CEsLER.
Hammocks-At prices that are bound
to sell them, at W. G. Stempel & Co.
Joe L. Warner, jeweler and optician,
opposite Farmers & Traders State Bank
Mrs. Sarah G. Kirkpatrick, of Grand
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22
Velie Buggies.

The sorosis Club enjoyed delight
full picnic at Casters lake last Friday
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Leon Chapter No: 352. O. E. S. will
hold initiatory services in the Masonic
hall on Monday evening, June 10Th. All
members Of the order are cordially in.
vited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

Velie Buggies.
Kinks Rose soap, 25c box, this week
for 10c. at Casters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-22

For SALE OR RENT-A good five room
cottage, two blocks north of Leon High
School. 32-tf RoLLA ALEXANDER.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-09-16
mot William II. Atherley's SOM"
Atherley nodded.

mot William II. Atherley's sonY
Atherley nodded.
THE same. So now won't you In
troduce me to your daughter?" visit
fully. at would save such a lot of
time"
Arbuthnot, his gray eyes twlnkling,
looked at the young fellow qulzzically
"If you are much like your father,
and l think you are, you would be
hardly apt to wait long for my serv-
ices" he remarked loosely. Come
along, then All / ask of you Is please
TO get married before we reach New
York" The tone strove to be stern,
but young Atherley laughed happily.
81 make no promises" he declared
with gay defiance. "Oh, here, hold on
a moment" as sudden recollection of
his unmailed letter required to him.
Pulling out the envelope he tore 1t
into fragments, letting the pieces float
out of the open window.
ut was to say that l wasn't coming
home" he explained. II will telegraph
from Chicago. Now if you are ready"
San Francisco Call.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-09-16

natives, who lay hands upon all tho
copper they can find.
The other brilliant objects of the
line, such as the insulators. are also
painted black. A cutting thirty feet
wide is made through the forest for
the line, SO that there is no risk of fire
or from falling trees.
Besides the telegraph offices Of Leo
poldville, Kwamouth and Coquithas-
vile, there are nine telephone offices
and six cabins. The latter are used for
communicating with the steamboe Is
oil the river.
The first hours after sunset are the
best for telephoning, and it is possible
TO telephone direct from Matada TO
Kwamouth, or $50 miles. From the
latter point to Bonia, or 41O miles, the
voice still heard.
After 10 o'clock a. m. the heat
makes 1t impossible to use the tele-
phone, especially in the rainy season.
This is due to the fact that a return
wire is not used, and the use of tho
earth return is accompanied by great
disturbances in the middle of tho
day.
The greatest enemies OF the tele-
phone lines are the wild animals. In
the rainy season atmosphere lis.
charges often strike the wires, there
fore the lines need to be constantly
inspected and repaired.