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The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Summer Hats.

A smart negligee hat for summer
frocks is a large. soft felt in pale
gray or pale copper color. its crown
slightly dented, its brim is rolled up
across the front and fastened with a
small wreath of roses in pastel shades.
or in faded colors, and about the
crown there is only a silk cord. More
chic than any for tailored linens. or
with a white serge yachting dress. is
one of these large slouch felts in
black. cooked up in front with gold
buckle and twist of black velvet rib
bon. and circled about the crown with
a large wreath of small faded roses
without leaves or of pale-blue silk pop.
pies. The idea is that of the eight
eenth century felt shepherdess. hats
that were worn by the ladies' of Yer
sailles.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Caramel Custards.

Put a cup of granulated sugar and
a tablespoonful of water in a sauce
pan and stir over the fire until melted
and brown. This is the caramel. Pour
one-half of this into buttered custard
cups, putting in each cup enough to
cover the bottom. Pour in upon this
a regular baked-custard mixture and
set the cups in an outer pan of water
and bake until well set. Turn upon
a platter. Add to the caramel left in
the pan a gill of boiling water, sim
mer for ten minutes. add little va
nilla and pour around the custards.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22

Both Of these gowns are worn in
the comedy. Monsieur Piegois," at
the theatre de la Renaissance in Par
is.
The first gown. worn by Nine. Bran
des is of white embroidered muslin.
The graceful skirt is all ornamented
with medallions of cluny lace. The
draped bodice is almost covered with
a deep shoulder collar of plain mus
lin bordered with rufiie of the same
and trimmed at the top with cluny
lace. forming yoke re-embroidered
with pink roses and finished with a
knot and long ends OF pink velvet
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
coIors Give lone to FIGURE.

Nothing is Prettier and more be-
coming to fair. slight wc.ssu, with
pretty complexion than White, but
white gowns must be carefully avoid
ed by her sister of two ample charms.
Black is the color for the stout won.
an, especially if she be of the black
eyed and black-haired type. A black
gown will make her look slighter than
anything else. while pale blue, light
gray and nearly every shade of red
will make her too, too soHd flesh
most undesirably self-assertive.
A subdued shade of blue, heliotrope
and olive green, with black, may all
be advantageously worn by the stout
woman.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
A Newport Novelty.

One of the summer novelties, a
gown which is winning favor in New
port. is in crushed rose taffeta. Tic
skirt, which is ell lovely. embroidered
crush rose, is full and round and
tucked around the foot. The waist is
a fluffy organdie profusely trimmed
and buttoned down the back. Over
this waist silk suspenders. A little
polo turban is worn with this and a
parasol to match is flung over tn.
shoulder. 1t makes a very neat suit.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Rose Pinks and Reds.

For those to whom blue is unbecom-
ing-and these be few. so wide is
the range of tints and tintings in this
delightful coloring-the rose pinks
ano reds are offered. These go better
in The stuffs that have not naturally a
very high luster. The silk-warp hen
riettas take those half-tones exquisite
ly; and the artistic colorings in these
are really more than half the secret
of their extreme popularity with the
best houses in Paris.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
EE1 GOWNS or THE MOMENT fS1
HES5TS5
A,GM-

pink silk, shot with white and made
with skirt trimmed in plated frills
and ruches of the silk. The bodice
has a chemisette of fine embroidered
cream batiste, edged with silk frills
and trimmed with tiny gold buttons;
the front is one the draped directoire
order, very pointed at bottom. Mar
row ruches of silk trim the little cost
effect srd turned cuffs on elbow
sleeves. The hat is pink Neapolitan,
with plume shading from white to
pink, fastened L. e-oc. With q large
pink rose.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Modish Sleeves.

Sleeves are decidedly smaller with
the fullness all above the elbow and
mostly at the shoulder, and are nearly
all short, the cuff never reaching far
ther than halfway between elbow and
wrist. They usually have pretty and
very dainty lingerie cuffs, either OF
several little puffs of lace and tucked
lawn or of row upon row of knife
plated, inch-wide valenciennes. These
cuffs extend to the elbow.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Transparent Gowns.

The lace gowns are the smartest of
all-not made entirely of lace, but Of
the many different transparent mate
rials, of which there are such a num-
ber to choose from; lace by the yard
or in figure and medallions is most
exquisitely introduced. Two or three
different kinds of lace will be COM
bined in the one gown. and the effect
be most exquisite.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22

The full sleeves are finished at the ell
bows with embroidered rufles and the
pink roses. The second gown, worn
by Nine. Darcourt, is of pale yellow
mousseline de sole striped with lace
insertion, the skirt and blouse and
sleeves all made in the same way.
The pointed corslet is of yellow silk,
ornamented in front with buttons.
The yoke is of lace. bordered with a
drapery of the mousseline de sole and
of lace finished in front with a knot
of the yellow silk, or ribbon, to match.
Frills of lace fall over the sleeves at
the top and finish them at the elbows.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Checked Linen Waist.

Blouse of checked linen with large
shoulder collar ornamented with but
tons and revers embroidered with
cherries. The full sleeves are finished
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Short DANCING .;rocks.

Il is becoming more and more the
fashion-to speak correctly. the fad
to have all dancing frocks made short
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
For the Afternoon.

For afternoon wear there is charm
ing design for frock of a light rose
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22

Empire frock OF English Embroidery
for little girl from 6 to 9 years old.
1t is made up over foundation of
soft silks, white or rose, and trimmed
with bands and knots of rose ribbon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
"A Royal Slave"

Is one of the most elaborate and
beautiful melodramatic productions on
the road. The scenery is the finest
that the studios can furnish and is
painted from photographs made in Mex
leo, The costumes and stage accessor-
les are very rich and powerful and
thrilling dramatic situations, make the
play series of beautiful stage pictures.
z Though it is melodrama of the SEN
sational sort, there is not shot fired
during the entire play, and it is pos
sessed of real literary and dramatic
merit of high ordeA
This great production presents more
than half a years work by an able corps
of scenic artists and skilled mechanics,
and will give our people a chance to
see, not only the beautiful scenic equip
ment, but decidedly the most original
play on the stage of this country.
1t is something to be able to say that
at least we can herald new play, full
of new ideas, situations and startling
effects. Such is true, however, OF the
Forthcoming production of IA Royal
Slave" which is put on in most artistic
manner, complete in every detail. Mr..
Harry Gordon has always brought us
the finest attractions and he assures us
this is his best. The play will be seen
at Van Werden's opera house on Thurs
day evening, Marc 2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Leon Boy to Attend Inaugural.

An innovation at the coming in
auguration of President Roosevelt, will
be the attendance of large delegation
of high school boys from all over the
country. The plan is for each high
school to select one delegate to attend
the inaugural, and Leon will be repre-
sented, Francis Varga, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Varga, having been selected to
represent the school of this city, and
his name has been forwarded to Gov.
Cummins who will issue the proper
credentials to him. The delegation
from Iowa will be in charge of state
superintendent Riggs, who will see
that the boys arrive safely at Washing
ton, where they will be taken in charge
by Especial committee appointed for the
purpose who will see that they receive
every attention at the capitol, and the
students will have prominent position
in the parade. The appointment is
purely an honorary one, as each pupil
will be required to bear all his expenses
it being estimated that it will cost 500
to make the trip, but it will be an event
of first Importance to every boy who is
fortunate in going.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Patrick Mullin

A native of County Kerry, Ireland, de-
parted this life on Friday. Feb. 3, 1905,
at the age of n years and month at
his home in Franklin township, Decatur
county, Iowa. MIR. Muilins came to this
country when small boy. with an elder
sister and brother, landing in New
Jersey, coming later to Lancaster, Ohio,
in which state he resided several years.
From Ohio, he went by boat to Memphis,
Tenn, returning to Ohio where he mar
ried Margaret G. Hoffhine, native of
Ohio. To this union was born fifteen
children-six girls and nine boys--one
girl dying in infancy.
In 1858 he came to Iowa making the
trip on horseback returning to Ohio
again. In the fall of 1866 he came to
Decatur county, Iowa, where he pur-
chased 200 acres of unimproved land
but by hard work and economy he sue
ceeped in making a good home for him
self and family. In the spring Of 1900
he sold his farm and bought farm near
Weldon, Iowa., where he resided at the
time of his death. He leaves wife and
fourteen children all grown to man and
womanhood. They were all at his bed
side except three boys and one girl Of
Tacoma, Washington, who could not
come in time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
l3 Club Open Meeting.

The 13 Club held delightful Valen-
tine open meeting at the home of Mrs.
w. e. Myers last Wednesday evening at
which the gentlemen were permitted to
be present. The meeting was in charge
of a committee composed of Mrs.
Marion f. Stookey, Mrs. W. W. Warner,
Mrs. j. M. Pierce and Mrs. 7. d. Watson,
and right we'll did the committee per-
form their task. AS it was Valentine
party, the decorations were hearts and
there were hearts of all kinds all over
the house. An elegant four course
dinner was served in the dinning room,
the partners being secured by means of
pretty little hearts on each of which
was short verse and the remainder OF
the poem was to be found by the gentle
men on the heart held by some lady.
After dinner each guest received a
comic valentine which they were re-
quired to read aloud, and the evening
was spent with games and amusements
of various sorts. In the gum forming
contest DIR. ]. w. Rowen was awarded
the prize for proficiency, his. Hiawatha
made from piece of chewing gum be-
ing work of art. The splendid music
rendered on the piano by Mrs. w. e.
Myers was one of the pleasing features
of the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Entertained.

Miss Nellie Harris, of Keo1uk county,
Iowa, was the guest Of honor at a.recep-
tion given Friday evening by her
friend, Miss Mabel Havens, who lives
one mile south of Decatur City. yari-
ous. games and music furnished the
entertainment for the evening. About
10 o'clock the guests were invited to
the dining room where an elaborate
luncheon was spread, the menu being,
oysters, waters, pickles, fruit salad,
cake, coffee and bonbons. The company
again retired to the parlors where they
were entertained, r. E. Jones being
awarded the prize in the contest. The
guests departed at late hour, wishing
their charming entertainers many happy
returns. *x*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
HOLDS BIENNIAL GOOD.
Judge Evans, Df Hampton, Holds that
the New Election Law is Valid
in a Lengthy Opinion.

The much mooted question OF the
validity OF the biennial election law,
which has been questioned by some Of
the best lawyers III the state, received
it's first legal decision at Nevada last
Saturday when Judge w. D. Evans, Of
Hampton, rendered his decision in the
test case submitted to him at Nevada,
Iowa, and in his opinion the law stands
all tests and is valid. The case will be
appealed at once to the supreme court
80 that it may pass upon it at once and
ssttle for all time the controversy over
the question. The case had considsra-
bic interest to several of the county
officers OF Decatur county, for it extend
ed the terms Of Office Of representative
Saakey, treasurer Young, sheriff Wal
lace, superintendent Hutchinson, mem-
ber OF board Edmondson and coroner
Bowman each one year, and every. one
is democrat, which does not occur
in single other county in the state.
Jndge Evans decision in full was put
in type but owing to lack OF space is
crowded out and will appear next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Lanadon.OMen.

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. r.. Owen in this city, at
one O'Clock Wednesday, occurred the
wedding OF their daughter May to Mr..
Herbert G. Langlon, the ceremony
being performed by DR.. A. NJ. Pitcher,
pastor Of the Leon M. E. church.
It was quiet home wedding. attend
ed only by the relatives and q few inti-
mate friends. The house was ;heauti-
fully decorated with cut flowers, and
following the ceremony . sumptuous
wedding rcpast WAS served. The bride
was attended by her college roommats,
Miss Alice Cain, of Bagley, Iowa, and
Prof. Everett Olive, Of 1ndianola, was
best man. The contracting parties are
we'll known to all our readers, the bride
being one, OF the charming young ladies'
Iof this city, handsome and accomplished
in all that goes to make = perfect wife.
The groom is the junior member OF the
firm Of Owen & Langdon, and since his
residence in this city has made many
friends both in social and business
way. The happy young couple will go
to housekeeping in the cozy cottage
owned by J. e. Cummins in north Leon.
and their many friends extend hearty
congratulations and wish them long
and happy journey through life.
The out OF Gown guests were: the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Langdon and daughter Frances, Of Des
Moines, Miss Alice Cain, Bagley, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Kicker, OF Grand
River, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Williams, of
Garden Grove, Mrs. Ellen MsKibben, OF
Ellston, Mr.. Guy Williams, of Grand
River,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Will of M. L. Hubbard.

The last will of Marcus L. Hubbard
has been filed for probate. 1t is dated
August u, 1902, being witnessed by
Burton Farver and V. K. Robinson. He
bcqueaths to his children his real estate
in Morgan township as follows: To
Mrs. Sarah J. Cozad, 40 acres, to Mrs.
Rosa a. Peck 40 acres, to Mrs. Mary A.
Dale 40 acres, to James w. Hubbard 40
acres with the buildings thereon, to
Albert I. Hubbard 40 acres, to Hattie T.
Robinson 40 acres, all of which is to be
appraised so that each of the children
shall receive an equal amount, the diff
ference if any to be adjusted in cash.
To his daughters he gives all his house
hold effects and to his sons the stock
and personal property outside Of the
house. A codicil to the will provides
that Rosa A. Peck shall have only life
interest in the land bequeathed to her,
and at her death it is to be sold and di-
vided equally among the other heirs.
James W. and Albert T. Hubbard are
named as executors of the will.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Zelda Amelia McCrumb.

Died, Of peritonitis, Feb. 5, 1905, at
her home in Grand River township,
Zelda Amelia McCrumb, aged 10 years,
3 months and days.
Zelda was an unusually bright child.
She was well advanced in all her stud
les and especially well informed in the
Holy Scriptures. She had consecrated
her young heart,to God, and it was her
particular delight to read His word.
Her life was beautiful and her piety of
the purest type. She testified almost
with her last breath to her peace of
heart and her acceptance with God.
The funeral was held in the home and
her remains rest in the Elk cemetery.
Z REV. S. G.. HECKATHORN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Our Honor Roll.

Only al few persons have as yet.re-
sponded to our request to report the
names of all persons who have taken
The REPORTER for twenty-five years or
more, but doubtless many more will fol-
low. We desire to secure the name of
every subscriber who has taken the
paper for twenty-five years or more, SO
send in your name. The following
names have been reported:
I S. L. Cox, Leon, SO years.
\. |. N. Clark, Leon, so years.
w. E. Cannon, Eden, so years.
NJ. L. Hubbard, Leon, 30 years,
Samuel Farquhar, Leon, Iowa, AZ
years.
Mrs. NJ. A. Sales, st. Joe, Mo-, AZ
Capt. Thomas Ward, Decatur, Iowa, 4e
years.
S. W. Hurst, Leon, Iowa, Al years.
>E. ]. Sankey, Leon, 40 years.
j. ]. Sears, Decatur, Iowa, 80 years.
John Cochran, Leon, 50 years.
George Smith, Van Vert, Iowa, 38
years.
Patrick Griffin, Grand River, Iowa, IS
years.
w. ii. Jenkins, Leon, Iowa, 35 years.
Wm. Ogden, Leon, Iowa, 80 years.
". W. Wood, Leon, 80 years.
W. H. Young, Leon, 20 years.
Cass Sales, Leon, % years.
Henry Wion, Lamont. 27 years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Mrs. Rllda Cannon Freeman.

Mrs. Rilda Freeman, wife of Fred
Freeman, and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. L. Cannon, of Eden township, died
at her home in Lamar Colorado, Feb. 18,
1905, after an illness Of two weeks fol-
lowing the birth Of baby boy. The
deceased was born in Eden township
May 10, 1880, being "a years, 8 months
and s days old. She was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Fred Freeman in this city
August 81, 1899, who with two children
girl four years old and an infant boy,
with her parents are left to mourn her
early death. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
moved to Colorado only couple of
months ago. Her remains were brought
to this city on Sunday, the funeral be-
ing held from the home of her parents
on Monday, conducted by Rev. Wilson,
of Woodland, interment being in the
Ientz cemetery near Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Horse Sale Friday.

The regular monthly horse sale of the
Leon Horse Co. will be held at Axes
sale pavilion on Friday of this week,
and the prospects for horses bringing
high prices are most flattering. A num-
Der of good buyers will be here and as
there has not been as many horses
entered for sale as usual prices will
range high. Now is the best chance
you will have this spring to sell any
thing you have to sell in Che horse line,
so bring them in and enter them at this
sale. And don't forget that there will
be car load of extra good Wyoming
horses sold at ten o'clock in the morn
ing, one half of them broke to work. If
you need work horses for the farm this
spring here is chance to get some
good ones.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Van Vert

The Peterson Sisters will give the
last number of the Lecture Course Sat
urday evening, Feb. 25th at the IN. E.
church.
Poiteaux Halstead entertained "The
dirty dozen or unwashed twelve" at her
home last Tuesday evening, it being
Valentine evening. She was presented
a dainty Valentine.
Tuesday night some unknown person
helped themselves to Vim. Branscombs
sled and went to the depot and got
load OF coal and put on too heavy load
which broke the sled down. Then they
pulled the sled around behind the drug
store thinking it would not be found
but however it was and they are on
trail of the thief.
Mr.. Clark went to Creston Thursday
to get his eyes doctored.
Mrs. Mary Matthews came Friday
from Creston for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Jones.
The school.is preparing to give an en-
tertainment at one of the churches
Wednesday afternoon, February %, in
honor of Lincolns and Washington's
birthdays. @
r. e. Ball is on the sick list.
Chas. Evans came Thursday for visit
with relatives.
Oliver Trisler and wife, of Garden
Grove are visiting the latters parents,
Geo. Craft and wife.
Alva Davis and family moved on the
Harve Wilson farm ] mile south of town
Thursday.
Mr.. Danford was in our city on busi-
ness Friday.
Tom Wolf, wife and daughter returned
Saturday from Illinois where they had
been visiting relatives.
There was little too much tangle-
foot in this city Saturday evening.
Mrs. Mary Wilson, of DeKalb came
Saturday for visit with her mother,
Mrs. Fry.
Two sled loads of people went to the
home of VIM. Goodman about three miles
south Friday evening, taking with them
four gallons of oysters and about ten
O'Clock they all received their share Of
the same.
Will Storey, of Humeston, came Satur-
day for visit with his parents, James
Storey and wife.
Mary Johnson visited over Sunday at
Diagonal the guest of Anna Bell.
Mrs. Marshall came Saturday for
visit with friends in this city.
Geo. Kane and VIM. Anderson made a
business trip to Des Moines Saturday.
Rosa Lamoree was an Osceola visitor
Saturday.
Effie Criswell, Wilma Wilson, and
Media and Clella Thompson spent Sun
day with Mabel Fry.
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
CORRESPONDENCE.
BurrelI

j. W. Mullia and wife went to Weldon
Monday to see his mother who is very
sick.
Thos. Williams, of Decatur, visited his
parents north OF here Monday.
| X. S. Forkner had business at John
Sellers Monday.
James Harmon called on A. e. Finch
Monday.
Leonard Mnlltp returned from Ireland
Monday.
George Ellars was in this vicinity
looking for hay Monday.
Tom Daniels was Davis City caller
Monday. q
Mrs. Abbie Smith is very low at this
writing.
Richard Lee and wife spent Monday
eve with SAINT MeGahuey.
/ s. AcGahuey and wife ate dinner at
A. Il. Finch's Tuesday.
John w. Sellers wife and baby are
sick at this writing.
Mrs. Estella Shaffner is visiting at
the Q. P. Shatfner home this week.
Mrs. Nancy Logan and son Fred were
Lamont callr rs Wednesday,.
John Sellers was at Decatur Wednes.
day.
Thos. Williams and wife were Decatur
visitors Wednesday.
James Harmon and son had business
at Decatur Wednesday.
ID. I. Rauch was in Decatur Wednes-
day.
Herman Harmon visited at A. Overs
Thursday.
Daniel Williams and wife visited at
Thos. Williams Thursday.
G. Hoffman had business in our CITY
Friday.
L. Mullin and Lincoln Mcdowell were
Decatur callers Saturday.
Leonard Mullin visited with A. E.
Finch Tuesday.
Jas. Harmon and son stopped at A.
Dyer's on their way to Decatur Tuesday.
John w. Sellers had business at r. s..
Forkner's Wednesday.
Rob Green, of Long Greek, visited his
sister, Mrs. NJ. Williams, who is on the
sick list.
Herman Harmon and A. E. Finch open
ed up the road east of Thos. Williams
Wednesday.
j. G. Norman made a flying trip to
Leon Tuesday.
S. McGahuey and wife and Jas. Har-
mon and daughter visited at A. e..
Finch's Thursday.
Milt Williams and Herman Harmon
were Decatur callers Thursday.
j. w. Mullin and wife came home for
a short visit from Weldon.
DR.. Wales, of Davis City, was in this
vicinity Thursday
g. Hoffman had business at Lamont
Thursday.
John Sellers and wife went to Deca-
tnr Thursday.
Lee pullin and family visited at Alfred
Mhler's Sunday. s. - .
j. G. Norman and wife and Irene Oiler
went to Pleasanton to visit Mrs. F.
Oiler.
John Benton and wife visited at John
McCully's and P. Beasleys Sunday.
A. E. Finch and wife visited at Thos.
Daniels Sunday.
Mr.. Rakestraw and wife visited at
@. Hoffman's Sunday.
II. Cartwright called at Tom Daniels
Sunday.
G. Mcdowell and wife visited, at A.
Miller's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Deamer visited their
son Fred south of town Sunday.
Alb Dyer and family visited at James
Harmons Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-23
Public Sale.

Twill sell at public sale at the Mid
dlebrook farm, 6 miles north of Leon,
81 miles southwest of Garden Grove, on
Monday, Feb. ~, 1905, commencing At
10 o'clock, the following described
property: 3 head Of horses, consisting of
one gelding z years old, one mare ten
years old, one colt coming 2 years old.
1000 bushels of corn in crib, 100 bushels
oats in bin, 20 tons of baled hay, 10
tons good loose hay, 10 tons threshed
hay, IL tons straw, 1 set work harness,
new Balm wagon, 1 new Champion
mower, Morrison stirring plow, star
corn planter, bull rake, 2 cultivators,
one walking and one riding; harrow.
TERMs-12 months. 6 per cent dis
count for cash. w. G. BRADEN.