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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Patrick MuIlin,

In the death of Patrick Mullin, who
died at his home near Weldon last Fri
day, Decatur county lost one of it's
pioneer settlers and good old man
who had not an enemy in the whole
world. Mr.. Mullin was born in County
Kerry, Ireland, about the year 1882.
His father died when he was quite
young and when he was ten years old
he came to America. Nearly fifty years
ago he came to Decatur county and set
tied on farm in Eden township where
he resided until a few years ago when
he sold it and moved on farm near
Weldon. He was married to Margaret
G. Hoffhines, native, of Ohio, and they
they were the parents of fourteen chill
dren, nine sons and five daughters. The
funeral was held on Sunday from the
Catholic church in Woodland, interment
in the Catholic cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Blxler-N

Married, at the home of D. B. Newlin
in Woodland on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1905,
Miss Mary Newlin. of Woodland, and
MIR. jackson Bixler, of Corning, Iowa,
Rev. T. E. Glendenning officiating.
Mr.. BiXler is man honored and re-
spected by all who know him. He is a
ia. mer and the location and improve
ments of his farm bespeaks him sue
cessful one. He is member of the M.
e. church, where his work is known and
appreciated.
Miss Newlin is one of Woodlands s best
girls and has always commanded the re-
spect of the community in which she
lived as child. She has been mem
Der of the Advent church since girl
Of fifteen, and her life has always been
an honor to the church she loved. 1t is
with saddened hearts the church and
community see her leave for Corning to
make her future home, and we only hope
her influence and work may be as help
ful to the community to which she goes
as it has been to the one she leaves.
After the ceremony bountiful repas,
was served to about fifty guests. The
happy couple received the following
presents as a mark of the esteem in
which they are held: Table linen, S. B.
Coin; fruit dish, Mrs. ]. B. Coin: cover
ed dish, Mrs. Jane Lentz; bedspread,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Alley; parlor lamp
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Coin; pie plates, Mrs.
and Miss Rayn; towels, Mrs. A. P
Coontz; rocking chair, DIR. Coontz;
towels, Mrs. j. B. Newlin; rolling pin
Mrs. Mary Brown. Friends extend
congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
The Evil of Divorce.

If there is any one thing more than
another that makes for civi ization. it is
the elevation of the home and the puri-
fication OF the family. Anything that
lnterferes in any way with this laudable
work is OF necessity an evil. The two
most important steps in life, are mar
riage, and when it is taken, divorce.
One is no less momentous than the other
Inc marriage relation should not be
entered into without the most mature
and deliberate consideration, and when
once entered into it should not be ended
for light and trivial cause.
Too often we see homes broken up.
without cause, one or the other of the.
contracting parties desiring release
from the bonds considered irksome, fre-
quently for some imagined attachment
outside, and all the sacred relations Of
husband and wife, father and mother, are
sundered in court by some trickery of
law thus working an injustice to the
parties themselves and injuring society
in general.
Ii all accounts are true one divorce
granted in Newton recently was un-
deserved and there has been strong
talk of investigating the matter at the
next session of the grand jury. The
testimony given was pronounced by
those in the best position to know to
have been queer, to use noNstronger
expression.
There is something radically wrong
with condition Of society where di-
vorce is given for trivialties and where
notorious liars and crooks are given the
same credence as decent people.
The Herald believes marriage to be
the holiest of all relations, and while it
would not abolish divorce, it certainly
would limit it and place around the
family all the safeguards possible. If a
Judge on the bench has no discretion
he ought to have. He ought to be per-
mitted to take judicial notice of people
and things under his own observation
and when witness knows he is lying
he ought to rise in righteous wrath and
dismiss the case, especially where it
hinges on the evidence of that one wit
ness.
Perjury ought to be punished severe
ly. 1t is the greatest of all judicial
crimes.ANewton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
David Wesley. .Shjnn.

One of the Oldest residents of Decatur
county, David Wesley Shinn, died at his
home in Eden township on Friday of
last week, at the age Of 81 years. Mr..
Shinn was born in Harrison county, Vir-
ginia, Sept. %, 1923. When he was
three years of age his parents removed
to Adams county, Illinois, and came to
Iowa in 1845, locating in Clinton county,
where they resided two years and then
returned to Illinois where they remain
ed until 1860 when he again returned to
Iowa and had resided in this state con-
until his death. He was unit
ed in marriage to Aseneth M. Reese at
Fairfield, Iowa, in 1852, and to their
union was born twelve children, all sur
viving with his widow except one son
Judge Otis L. Nj. Shinn, who died in
1882. Mr.. Shinn in early life was a
teacher and in later years followed
farming. He was kindly old gentle
man, respected and honored by all who
knew him. The funeral was held on
Sunday interment being in the Leon
cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Our Honor Roll.

Only 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:
S. L. Cox, Leon, so years.
/. N. Clark, Leon, so years.
Mrs. M. A. Sales, st. Joe, Mo-, AZ
years.
W. W. Wood, Leon, 80 years.
w. Il. Young, Leon, % years.
Cass Sales, Leon, 28 years. q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Notice to Subscribers.

The REPORTER has on it's list large
number Of subscribers who reside in
other states, and many of them are in
arrears. The expense of sending papers
outside Decatur county is quite con-
siderable and all such subscriptions
should be paid in advance. We will
shortly mail statement of account to
all such subscribers who are one year
or more in arrears, and unless we re-
ceive pr.mpt response will be COM
PEELED to cut the names Of such from
our list. We ask that each subscriber
examine the date on the name tag of
your paper and if you are in arrears
send us a remittance at once and save
us the trouble of mailing you a state
ment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Mrs. Lucinda Spencer.

Lucinda Edison was born in Oneida
county, New York, June 27, 1927, was
converted and united with the congre-
gational church in 1860, was married to
Nelson G. Spencer in 1865. Be faithful
unto death and will give thee crown
of life. Rev. 2:10. Grandma Spencer
fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Van
Vert, Iowa, Jan. 80, 1905, aged 78' years.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Tenant, of Van Vert, whose text
was taken from Psalms 17:15. She was
laid to rest in the Van Vert cemetery
to await the Resurrection morn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Presbyterian Church Notices.

Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
i7:30. Subject: Recent Revivals.
What have you read about them?"
Christian Endeavor social and bust
ness meeting Friday evening at 1880 in
the basement of the church for the pur-
pose Of reorganization. Every young
person in the church and congregation
is urged to, be present. Regular SER
vices Sunday morning at II o'clock,
and evening service at 1880. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Here haain.

The Justly famous Shannons who made
such big hit here last season in
Legally Dead, will be seen at the opera
house presenting "The Bankers Child"
which is Legally Dead under new
name. AS the theatre going public did
not understand the meaning OF the
old title, the management deemed it
policy to change the name. More
comedy has been added, bright lines
have been added, making the play bet
ter than before. The company are re-
ceiying flattering press notices for
their work this season. Some new
people are with the company besides
many of the old favorites.
At Leon one night only. Friday, Feb.
10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Successful Teachers Meeting at
Weldon.

The bi-county meeting of the teachers
of Clarke and Decatur counties held At
Weldon last Friday and Saturday, was'a
decided success SO far as Decatur
county was concerned, but the Osceoia
speakers on the program failed to ap-
pear, giving sickness as the cause OF
their failure. The attendance however,
was quite good and those who were
present heard some excellent papers
and discussions. The good people of
Weldon provided excellent entertain
ment for their visitors, including splen-
did music.
Prof. j. NJ. Pierce, of Leon, read a
paper on Relations of Parent to Teach
err" the discussion which followed being
led by Rev. Geo. Mitchell, president Of
the Weldon school board. Readings by
Miss Mabel Horner, of Lamont, Miss
Jennie Wallace and Miss Powers, Of
Weldon, added to the success of the pro-
gram. Prof. A. l.. Lyon, of Garden Grove,
had good paper on Management of
County Institutes, whether Educational
or Inspirational," and the discussion
was led by Prof. Eli Hutchinson, county
superintendent of Decatur county.
Teachers Unions," paper by Prof. r.
P. Reed, of Van Vert, and GEOGRAPHY
in the intermediate Grades" by Miss
Busby, of Weldon, were discussed with
much profit. A feature of the program
was an address by Prof. B. l.. Nay, Of
Garden Grove, his subject being "That
Boy" and it alone was we'll worth going
to hear. Other good papers were those
of Miss Hoadley, of Garden Grove, on
"Music in the Primaries" and by G. o.
Mitchell, Of Weldon, on "Discipline.'
The following is list of the teachers
| who were present:
Leon-J. NJ. Pierce, Eli Hutchinson,
Robt. L. Smith, John Duffield.
Garden Grove-A. L. Lyon, Mary Nc
Crea, Louise Twinam, B. L. Nay, Lulu
Miller, AIDA Hoadley, Alice Zook.
Weldon-C. H. Robinson, S. W. Mitch
ell, Laura Machlan, Kate Coffey, c. o.
! Mitchell, R. V. Mitchell, NJ. A. Critch-
field, Pearl Powers, Lena Busby, Minnie
Robinson, A. N. Smith, -. =. Allen.
Van Wert-F. P. Reed, Blanche Bates
Ethel King, Lucetta Matheny, Edith
Blades.
Lamoni-Mabel Horner.
Grand River--H. l.. Cosner, Rose
Burkhart, Margaret Edwards, Bess Judd
Leroy-A. j. Mitchell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
For Sale or Trade for Farm.

A good hotel and furnishings at Stock
ton, Kas., now doing a good business
and renting for $40 per month. Call on
S. g. Mitchell at Exchange National
Bank, Leon, Iowa, for particulars.
25-2t NJ. P. MEEK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
First Hearing in Amendment Case,

The first hearing upon the constitr-
tionality of the Titus biennial elections
amendment was concluded at Nevada,
Iowa, before Judge Evans in the district
court and he has announced that he
will take the matter under advisemcnt
and will render decision in from two
to four weeks.
The case is suit brought by mem
Der of the board of township trustees Of
Richland township of this county. At
meeting Of the board held some time ago
a motion was passed to post notices of
election to be held this fall. One of the
members of the board objected on the
ground that the biennial elections
amendment provided that his term Of
Office should he extended one year and
accordingly brought suit in the district
court of Story county to test the case.
The argument in the case commenced
before Judge Evans yesterday Hadley
and Addison of Nevada, Judge Carr OF
Des Moines ana ex-senator Titus of
Muscatine appearing in favor of the
amendment and attorneys Mccall of Des
Moines and j. l.. Parrish of Des Moines
contesting the validity of the measure.
Two points were brought out in the
arguments which are of considerable
importance. One is TO Une elleCU CnaU
there was undoubtedly an attempt made
in drafting the bill to override the con-
stitution in the matter of election of
county attorneys. 1t will be remem-
bered that twenty-five years ago an
Iowa general assembly passed meas
ure changing the constitution relating,
to the election of district attorneys and
providing for county attorneys instead.
This office is the only county Office pro-
vided for in the constitution of the.
state and the contention of the enemies
of the measure is that the omission of
the officers of the county attorney in
the new amendments was fatal to it's
proper adoption,
Mr.. Mccall and Mr.. Parrish declared
before the court that in designating
county officers to be elected in 1905 and
placing in that list the Office of county
attorney, that another part of the con-
stitution is involved and that the mat
ter is not germane to the amendment in
mind-that of holding elections every
two years. Another point was made
that in the journals of the senate and
house of the Thirtieth General Assem-
bly, that the amendment was referred to
in the plural form and not in the singu-
lar and that this fact alone should prove
it unconstitutional.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Carriers Report.

Total amount of mail delivered and
collected during January by Margaret
o. Cochran, carrier on route No.
Decatur City: 59S letters, 112 postal
cards, 1884 newspapers 1926 circulars,
129 packages, total 3038. Collected
money orders, 365 letters, 20 postal
cards, newspapers, 20 packages, total
collected 426; total delivered and col
lected 3454; value OF cancellation, so.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
offce at Leon. Iowa, for the week end,
ing Feb.4, 1905:
DR.. Roy st. Clare, Mr. r. M. Ardney.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Low Colonlst Rates to the West.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will from March 1st to May 18th sell
Colonists tickets to California, Oregon,
Washington, British Columbia, idaho,
Montana and Utah at greatly reduced
rates., For, further information apply
to any Great Western Agent or j. P.
Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill. May Is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Eye Cured

The Chicago Specialist, DR.. r. Miller,
cured the growth and inflammation on my
eye after several other Doctors had
failed, 1 do not begrudge cent
paid him. FRRD QUApR,
Vandalia Ill
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
License to We'd

W. T. Waller, Leon. 81
Ella Perdew, Leon ........ ......... 20
G. o. Vanderpool, Grand RIVER q
Odette Nj. Gilreath, Grand River - 27
Jesse d. Glassburner, Garden Grove. q
Cynthia J. Richards, Garden Grove. 18
P. P. Johnson, Allerton.. .................. q
Geneva Petty, Woodland .......,... 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
Harry Shannon's Powerful Drama
The Bankers Child"

Harry Shannon's Powerful Comedy
drama, "The Bankers Child,' which
made such big hit here last season
under the title of Legally Dead" will
be seen at the Opera House in the near
future. The play has been rewritten
somewhat, more comedy added, while
the story remains just the same. New
scenery has been painted for this sea-
sons production. The wardrobe worn
will surpass that of last season.
New specialties will be introduced.
Little Hazel and Harry Shannon, the
bright little stars of the company, are
even better than ever. "A strong COM
pany has been secured by Manager
Shannon. 1t will be we'll to secure
seats at once for this popular attraction.
AT Leon just one night Friday Feb. 10.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09

For SALE One set double harness,
one three inch wagon, one buggy and
harness, one good work horse, one three
year old colt. Will give time if neces-
sary. f. C. MULLINNIx.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09

The Grand River Produce Co., located
jnst north of the Grand River depot,
buys all kinds Of produce, sells feed and
flour. Does a cash business only. Our
aim is to make friends and do business.
Give us trial. ]. F. HINES, Mgr.27'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. T., formerly of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09

Maple City Self-Washing Soap gives
that snow white finish SO pleasing to
good housewives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-02-09
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE Tablets. At
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure E. W
Groves signatnre on each box. 2Sc 7-lyr
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-04-23
BRIDGE IN so -IETY,

There are plenty of episodes of real
life with which the Rev. Robert L. Pad
dock of New York could have illus
trated his sermon on gambling in So
ciety- High play among women at
bridge parties still prevails. Occasion
ally an unsupecting person who does
not play for money finds herself a
member of q real bridge party, and
few possess the presence of mind of a
young matron who was recently the
guest at a large luncheon 1t is quite
probable that the hostess will not in
vite this young woman again to her
house. and equally probable that the
young woman Will be glad to be left
out.
After the luncheon. there was the
inevitable bridge. The young matron
is not an expert player and lost steadily
until at the end of the game she was
far behind her competitors. She had
made her adieus to the hostess and was
leaving when a maid told her that the
hostess would like to see her for no
ment.
You lost to-day. did you not?" asked
the hostess.
Yes, 1 did. l am sorry to say. I am
not an expert player"
well. being the banker. you had
better settle with me-" continued the
hostess. You owe me $780,
The young 1natron was dumfounded, as
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-04-23

Willard T. Barton has been elected
president of the Bohemian Club of San
francisco. Mr.. Barton is we'll and
ne has visited on various occasions.
Willard T. Barton, the president-eIect,
Joined the club in 1888 On Pine street
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-04-23

ture will be a source of regret. On
Monday evening a reception will be
given at the Alexander Young Hotel
which will both serve as a means of
introduction of Mr.. and Mrs. Gray to
Honolulu and a farewell to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lake.
Major Strong gave very elaborate
dinner at the Royal Hawaiian, We'd
nesday evening, in honor of Governor
and Mrs. Carriers marriage anniver-
sary. Covers We're laid for eight and a
delicious repast was enjoyed.
.&.3.%
French Consul Vizzavona is con-
templating leaving his post here. and
returning to Paris in June or July.
Should this be the case it will be his
last term of official service in the Pa
cific, as he may get an appointment
to one of the desirable italian posts.
.1&.S
The officers of the National Guard of
Hawaii are looking forward with in
terest to the coming annual encamp-
ment, which will be held this year on
the new United States military reserva-
ton at kaimuki.
1888
delightful card party was given at
Camp Mckinley on Thursday by Col.
and Mrs. John Mcclellan. Following
an interesting game of bridge, the
chatting dish was introduced. Among
the guests were Dr. and Mrs. Baker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Won Hamm, Mr.. and
Mrs. Halves, Mrs Wesley Hamilton,
Miss Bertha Young. Miss Kathleen
Cartwright, Miss Winston, DR.. Yost.
SS.%8
Mr.. and Mrs Patton, who have form
erly visited Honolulu, are expected to
return shortly for another. long stay.
1888
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lewis have been
enjoying an outing at Wailele, Kalihi
valley.
Mrs. Samuel Parker was the hostess
on Thursday at her Waikiki home at
a luncheon in honor of Mrs Shipman
of Hilo. The luncheon was enlivened
by music furnished by a Hawaiian
quintet club. The guests were Mrs
Edward Tenney, Mrs. Henry Macfar-
lane, Mrs. Fred Macfarlane. Mrs. Ber-
lehman. Miss Paris. Mrs. John Ena,
Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Booth, Mrs. Low,
Mrs. Dreier. Mrs HanaIu, Mrs. Hollo-
way, Mrs. Beckley, Mrs. Cunha. Mrs.
Robinson, Mrs. Coney and Mrs. Holt.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-04-23

During Queen Victoria's reign one of
the solicitors of the queen who had
jurisdiction over capital cases, CHANGED
to be a man named Bacon. By a curl
Gus chance a man named Hogg was
condemned to death under his jurisdic-
ton. The day before the execution
Hogg sent for his executioner, Bacon.
The prisoner pleaded for interference
in his case because of his claims of
relationship to Bacon. The solicitor,
always ready with a reply, answered:
ST have no proof Of our relationship.
You are doubtless mistaken. At any
rate, the execution must take place, for
only in that way can matters be set
right. Hogg is not Bacon until it is
dead" 1t is said the prisoner laughed
in spite of himself.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-04-23

IAN old friend OF mine,'' said one of
a group of genial souls telling stories
In Seventh Avenue hotel, has an
Irish servant who is jewel He's
more than that, he's a minstrel show
and a comic paper all in one
My friend, after having arranged
with his wife to make a long promised
call, arrived home the other afternoon
only to find his better half out and no
message left for him. He called the
jewel.
Pat, said he, can you tell me any
thing of Mrs. O'Connor's whereabouts?
Well, I don't know, said Pat, but
1 think they're in the wash" New
York Sun
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-04-23

she did not suspect that she had beer
playing for money. She was equal to
the occasion
I thought I was in the house of a
LADY, said she. Il never play cards
for money
$50 you are in the house % lady,
but you owe me $780, was the au-
swer.
81 have not that sum of money with
me. Neither do / carry a check book,
but ] will do better. When I reach
home 1 will send you back the wedding
present you sent me. and I hope you
find that sufficient to cover the loss
This retort made the hostess gasp.
The young matron sent back the we'd
ding present, and, moreover, the hos
tess kept it.-New York Times.