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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
No Rehearlnq for Greenland.

On Monday the Supreme Court at Des
Moines made their final ruling in tho
celebrated and long fought case CT State
OF Iowa VS.. Frank Greenland, overruling
the motion of defendant for hearing in
the case, and in substance saying that
he must serve the three year sentence
passed upon him by Judge Towner at
the March 1903 term of the district court
or Decatur county, after the jury had
found him guilty of larceny, the crime
consisting of the stealing Of three steers
from the pasture of Denny Moran in
Richland township, the cattle being
driven to Van Vert and shipped to Chi
cago along with other stock owned by
Greenland. The case has been bitterly
contested, the defendant having always
maintained that he was innocent of the
crime. After the conviction in the dis
trlct court the case was appealed to the
Supreme Court, which last fall sustained
the Judgment of the lower court, but his
attorneys Immediately filed motion
for rehcaring and Greenland has been
at liberty on bond.
Tuesday morning Clerk Tharp receiv-
ed procendo from the clerk of the
supreme court, and issued mittimus to
Sheriff Wallace to take the defendant
into custody and place him in the pen
itentiary, but before he could serve the
warrant rather unusual thing occur
red, which was the receipt of a tele-
gram from Gov. Cummins, ordering that
no mittimus be issued in the case until
after he had had time to examine the
application for a pardon which was all
prepared and ready to be filed by his
attorneys as soon as the supreme court
should pass on the motion for rehear-
ing. How long it will take the governor
to examine the application for pardon
or whether the pardon will be granted
is matter Of considerable speculation
at this time, but in the mean time
Greenland we'll be allowed his liberty
under his old bond.
This ease has been published all over
the state and many grossly exaggerated
accounts of it have been published in
the daily papers. ".
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
License to Wed
Resolutions.

Adopted by the Ramona Club OF Leon Iowa.
WHEREAS, death has entered the ranks of our club
and removed our beloved sister and worker Wiah
Sehenck therefore be it
RESOLVED, that in this hour of their sorrow, the
sincere sympathy of the members of the Ramona
Club of Leon is hereby formally extended to the be-
reaved parents and relatives who the loss of a
loving daughter to the church Of her adoption which
mourns the loss of faithful Christian worker and
her friends at large who mourn the loss Of true
friend
RESOLVED, that these resolutions be spread upon
the records of the club and that they may be pub
lished in the Leon papers, copies thereof be for
warded to the relatives of the deceased
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

The total vote for president in the
late election was 13,50S,49 This was
460,O78 less than the vote in 1900, not
withstanding an estimated increase of
nearly 100000 in population and of
l, 100000 in eligible votes. What should
the total vote have been in November
had the interest of citizens in the re-
suit been profound and their prefer
ence between the candidates sharply
defined? The fullest vote in proportion
to population ever cast in a presidential
election was in 1895, when the ratio was
l to 5. By this ratio the vote in Novem-
Der would have been 16,000,00O. The
vote actually polled was 100000 short
Of this.-New York Sun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
Owner of Box Has Absolutely no
Control Over 1t.

Postmaster Hall, of Bucyrus, Ohio, has
ruling of interest to every community
where the rural free delivery system is
in force. A local carrier found in a
mail box on his route two letters in
tended for the owner of the box, that
had been put there by someone in pass
ing. The letters were confiscated and
sent to Washington with request for a
a ruling.
The government approved the action
of the carrier and said all mail found in
any box without stamps or the proper
amount Of money for postage, must be
collected and taken to the spostoface
from which the route is operated and
held for postage. This ruling means
that the owner of a mail box has abso-
lutely no control over it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
End U. B. Quarterly Meetings.

There will be preaching service at
Elk Chapel Saturday, Feb. II, 1880 p. M,
Sunday morning 11:1O a. N. and George
Miller D. D. Presiding Elder will preach
Sunday night, Feb. u, at 1880 and con-
duct business meeting the following
Monday at 10 a. m. Good attendance
and full reports desired. Please remem-
Der dates, time and place as this notice
will not appear again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Rural mail carrier Roe Caster, of
route 8, has rendered his resignation
and expects to leave about March LIST
for Los Angeles, California, where he
expects to locate. His successor has
not yet been named. There are two
candidates who have already passed the
examination and are. on the eligible list,
Wilbur Miller, of Leon, and ]. W. Delk,
of franklin township, and it is more
than likely that one of them will receive
the appointment to the vacancy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

During the big rush of subscriptions
during our voting contest we were UNI
able to make all the corrections on the
label of our subscribers but all have
been corrected up to date this week,
and each subscriber is requested to ex-
anime the date on his paper and see
that the proper credit has been given.
IF any error appears we ask that you
call at the Office and look the matter up
while it is fresh in your mind
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Sadie Adair was committed to Jail
Monday on an order of Mayor McGin-
mis- having failed to pay fine for
disorderly conduct imposed on her a
few weeks ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Judge Evans took occasion Monday
evening to compliment the people who
have been attending the Woodland trial
for over week on the excellent order
which has been maintained in the court
room. During the trial the court room
has been crowded to it's utmost capacity
including the gallery and aisles, yet the
room has been very quiet and the orders
OF the court have been cheerfully
obeyed by the spectators.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

The fine big parlor lamp which was
given away Christmas by B. w Keller
& Co., was finally claimed by John S.
Gardner, of Center township, who had
laid his ticket away, never thinking he
would be the lucky one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

The Leon Electric Light and Heating
Co. are installing the 1000 candle arc
lights which their franchise provides
shall be furnished to the city, the first
one being erected at Main and Com
mercial streets and lighted for the first
time Friday evening. 1t gives bril-
liant light. There will be three or four
of these lights placed in the business
district and the balance of the street
lights will be incandescent as hereto
fore
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

A daily paper for $1.00 a year is some
thing the public has long desired. The
Chicago Daily Review, delightful fam
lily daily giving all important news,
market reports and many interesting
departments for men, women and chill
dren, is sent to subscribers for 81 a
year, rs cents for months, so cents for
3 months. Subscribe today, address,
The Chicago Review Co., 800 Coca Cola
Building, Chicago, Illinois. 2O-12t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

The recent decision of the United
States Supreme Court that the express
companies cannot be stopped from de-
livering G. o. d. liquor in this state is
already causing trouble. Over at Cory
don the express agent has issued card
to the public asking them not to hold
him as a party to the sale, as he is
compelled to deliver the liquor which
is received at his Office, but he has
adopted rule which will cause lot
of fellows to refrain from ordering
their booze in this manner as he gives
public notice that he viii from time to
time publish in the Corydon papers a
complete list of all parties who receive
G. o. D. liquor at his Office in order that
people may see if their name is used
without their consent, and also to let
parents know if their boys are receiving
liquor in this manner. The publication
Of such a list will be good thing and
perhaps do as much toward stopping the
traffic as the enactment Of a law on this
subject.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

The little son of A. S. Tharp while
coasting across the road at the south
school building Monday evening, ran
under man who was riding along the
road on horse back and was quite badly
bruised, but nothing serious will result
The practice of the school children
coastlng across the road at the school
house has been stopped by order of the
school board, in order to prevent any
future accidents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

A bouncing boy arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Evans, in Eden
township last Saturday morning. AL
though Mr.. and Mrs. Evans are the
proud parents of six fine girls this is
their first son and their cup of JOY is
now filled to the brim.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Prof. E. r. Dewsnup, president of
Graceland College, is preparing to move
his family to Chicago, where he is Offer
ed professorship in the Chicago
University at a handsome salary. His
position with reference to Graceland is
not yet definitely determined; but the
probabilities are that he will retain
nominal control, visiting Lamont
occasionally in an advisory capacity;
and receive therefore nominal salary.
Lamont Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Miss Vada Felger entertained about
twenty four friends at her home on
Friday evening. The out of town guests
were Miss Edna Lewis, of Des Moines
in whose honor the company was invit-
ed, and Miss Marie Moore, of Leon.
With Miss Vada's oft proven qualities
as hostess there is no question but that
her guests had pleasant evening"
Osceola Sentinel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Leon, Chapter No. 352 o. T.. S. will
confer degrees of the order at their hall
Monday evening Jan. %. All members
of the order cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

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. r. G., MUIJINNIx.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

All book accounts of w. G. Wheeler
have been put in the hands of A. Fulton
for settlement, and he can be found at
the Wheeler grocery store. All parties
indebted are asked to call and settle. %
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

3. B. Dunn was before Mayor McGin-
mis- last week on the charge of dis
orderly conduct and was fined $40 and
costs which he paid.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Jim Vaughn was arrested and pat in
Jail Saturday for drunkenness. He was
released Monday on condition that he
shake the dust Of Leon from his feet and
he left Tuesday for Missouri.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Mrs. DR.. Layton has been in quite a
serious condition the past week suffer-
ing from blood poisoning. Her many
friends will be pleased to hear that she
was reported slightly better Wednes-
day morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

. A fine little daughter arrived at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Rolla Alexander
OF north Leon, Wednesday morning,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

A. e. Ellis shipped three cars of hogs
to Ottumwa from this station Tuesday,
on account of an engine being disabled
1T being necessary to haul them from
Decatur to Leon on the noon passenger
train
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Money to loan on improved farms at
. per cent interest for 5, 6 to 10 years
time. S. VARGA.
On account of our feeding season
being closed we have about 5000 pounds
os extra good quality shorts to sell at
Sl.25 per hundred in 140 pound sacks.
SWIFT g. COMPANY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

w. Fl. Fesler, Of Lamont, was in Leon
last Saturday on his way to Charlton to
meet the remains of his son John W.
Fesler who was accidently killed at
Pine River, Mimi, last Wednesday. He
was riding in sleigh which was over
turned and rifle which was being car
ried was discharged and the bullet
entered his abdomen, resulting in his
death the following day. Mr.. Fesler's
home was at Cedar Rapids and he was
employed as a railroad engineer, and
was visiting with friends at Pine River
at the the time of the accident. His re-
mains were taken to Kellerton for inter
ment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

For SALR-The 120 acre farm known
as the John Hayden farm, ten miles
southeast of Leon on the Leon and
-Lineville road. All in cultivation. Will
sell it cheap and on easy terms.
21-7t MRS, HANNAH C. HAYDEN.
1920 California St. TT. Madison. Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

According to dispatch sent out
from Mt AIRY, new banking system is
to be established at that place. The
dispatch says: ezra G. McMaster, who
has been in the real estate and loan
business here for twenty-seven years,
will open next Monday financial
institution to be known as the mort
gage Security bank" 1t will not
attempt commercial banking, although
it will accept both time deposits and
checking accounts, it's distinctive feat
ure being that all depositors will be
furnished with real estate mortgages to
hold as security for time deposits.
There are said to be few, banks of
the kind in Iowa, although they are
common in eastern states.
]. L. Latta, former we'll known res
ident and school teacher of this county,
who for the last year has been travelling
salesman for the Anti-Septic Casket Co.,
Of independence, Mo-, has recently been
elected secretary and general manager
for the coming year. The factory
which was started last year with cap
ital of $4,000 is the second of it's kind
in the United States. The caskets are
made of strawboard and cement with
out any joints, nails or screws except to
attach the mouldings and are said to be
superior to wooden casket as they have
no joints to become unglued and are not
susceptible to moisture. The improved
methods employed in their manaufac-
tufe allows them to be sold at the same
prices the wood caskets are sold at.
Much is now being said about breed
ing hogs of the bacon type.in the corn
belt. An interesting article on this
question appears in The Homestead of
the 10Th inst. from the pen of J.J.
Ferguson, superintendent of the stock
food department Of Swift & Co. Mr..
Ferguson has grown bacon hogs in
Canada, followed the packing business
for several years and was Judge of
bacon type hogs at the Worlds Fair at
st. Louis, hence his opinion that, owing
to the scarcity of feeds which produce
lean meat, after all, the lard hog is most
profitable for the corn belt farmer is
interesting and entitled to considera-
ton. Mr.. Ferguson states his reasons
clearly and every farmer in this section
should read and study what he says, not
emitting his advice that a Yorkshire
and Tamworth cross on the average
corn belt hog is desirable. The Home
stead contains so many such articles
that we wish every farmer in Decatur
county was subscriber. We take sub
scriptions for this valuable farm ieurna,
at the office of THE LEON REPORTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

At last the pension roll of the United
States exceeds one million "f persons,
the number now being 1,0O0781. 1t is
thought the maximum has been reached.
There has, been corresponding in
crease in the payments, but it is given
out that the expenses of running the
bureau are to be curtailed, and that in
the near future some five hundred clerks
may be dispensed with. Many of them
are receiving larger salaries than they
could earn if left to their own resources
and reductions are proposed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

THE REPORTER would like to secure a
correspondent at Lamont and Weldon,
and would be pleased to hear from any
one who will furnish us the items from
these places.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Jonathan Hamilton, one of the aged
and prominent citizens of Leon, is quite
sick at his home in north Leon and
grave fears are entertained.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

We will pay Chicago prices for milk.
Bring in your milk, and get the highest
price paid by any creamery in southern
Iowa. LEON CREAMERY Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

ALI persons indebted to the firm of
Covington & Armstrong are requested
to call and settle either by cash or note
at once, as We must get our books closed
up. CONVICTION & ARMSTRONG.
2l-5t Grand River, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

All kinds of lumber for sale at the
mill one and one-halfmiles west of Wood
land. Come to the mill or call S. T.
Massey or Ira Brown on the phone. 1871
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
What One Women
Tells Another
About this store is our best advertis-
ing. Our goods are guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction.

3 cans Rose Hill tomatoes. ............25 c
; cans Pride Of Wisconsin corn csc
8 cans White Wax string beans. .......25c
3 cans Early June peas. .................25
3 cans pumpkin. ...................25c
3 cans Red Kidney beans. -. ....-.......25c
3 cans New England baked beans. CSC
3 cans Lima BEANS. .......... .......25c
cans salmon. Observation-Disclosures.
3 cans mustard sardlnes. .....,...... ..25c
3 cans potted ham. ...................25c
3 cans syrup. .................25c
3 packages mince meat. ...............25c
10 bars white laundry Queen SOAP. ...25c
sacks Russ bleaching blue. .25c
3 packages Lilly Gloss starch. ....25c
3 packages Dwight soda. MISUNDERSTANDING
rs ounce package smoking tobacco. ....25c
s packages Search Light matches =, ...... 25c
3 packages Grand Pas Wonder tar soap. .25c
3 cans Black Jack stove polish. .. -
3 cans Frazlers or Mica axle grease. .....25c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

4 A letter from our friend Harry Slower,
of near Pleasanton tells us that he has
received an appointment as attendant
at the state insane hospital at Cherokee
His brother Sam is employed as a
mail carrier in that city. The Slower
boys are Decatur county products and
we are pleased to see them in good
positions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

A BARGAIN No. 2 Empire Separator
good as new, for sale cheap.
G. E. GARDNER, Assignee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Carl Sankey was committed to Jail
Sunday evening on an old fine which
was imposed on him last August by
Mayor McGinnis, but suspended during
his good behavior. Sunday evening he
was drunk and disorderly, and on ac-
count Of the mayor being busy in court
has not yet been tried.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

THE REPORTER is issued this week
under difficulties as it is necessary
for the editor to be in the court room
during the entire day in order to secure
a full report of the Woodland murder
trial which is given to our readers this
week, and il local news is little scarce
we hope our readers will pardon us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

G. E. Gable met with painful acct
dent yesterday morning. He had start
ed to the timber after load of wood
and in goitg down hill the sled struck
an obstruction and he was thrown out,
falling with his weight on his right
Ehand, and fracturing the. bone in the
wrist. The fracture was reduced by
DR.. Layton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

The rural mail carriers running out
from Leon request us to call the atten-
tion of the public to the fact that the
postal regulations prohibit them from
carrying any passengers over their
route. Frequent requests are made Of
the boys by persons wanting to ride,
and they dislike to refuse them but are
compelled to by the postal authorities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
IN the Biggs block opposite DR.. Fox.
worthy office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Marshal Pryor arrested Jasper Smith
and Peter White late Saturday night on
the charge of being intoxicated and
they spent the night in jail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Mrs. M. Van Nostrand, who has been
very sick at her home in this city for
about two weeks is slowly recovering
under the care Of DIR. w. f.. Waight,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Joe L. Warner, jeweler and opticiar
opposite Farmers & Traders State Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

Wanted-10 head of horses to pasture,
good stock field, timothy hay, meadow
pasture and plenty of we'll water, price
reasonable.
22-1t A. Riddison.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
CASTER&JACkSON

( Orders for plastering or repairing Of
any kind left at G. r. Watsabaugh's
residence will be promptly attended to,
and charges are reasonable. loft
II you want farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of In
terest and best terms go to e. j..
lSankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets. Leon, la.
Suppose that everyone was called
upon for proof Of every statement that
was made rejecting upon the character
Of other people. 1t would put the gos-
sips out of business.
!. Our Grand River correspondent made
IA mistake last week in giving the dates
lof DR.. Ward, the Dentist in that town.
The correct dates are Jan. 10Th, to 31st,
and every four weeks after that.
( Assignee S. H. Amos. Of the defunct
Garden Grove bank of ]. R. White, has
notified the creditors that he is ready
TO pay the first dividend on their
claims, which will be 49, per cent.
DR.. ]. W. Wales, of Davis City, has
been appointed as member of the
pension board of examiners to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
Dr. A. Brown. The board was organized
last week with DR.. Layton as president,
DR.. Bowman secretary, and DR.. Wales
treasurer.
Ihave for sale cheap, 24O acres fine
improved farm miles north of Garden
Grove, 40 acres miles east of Leon, 100
acres in Kansas, and Grandma Towards
house and lot in southeast Leon, also
have shop in front basement under
pool room on north side of square. Call
on or address W. II. Howard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19

The following item is from the WASH
ington correspondent of the Des Moines
Register and Leader and will interest
the boys of the 51st Iowa that served in
the Philippines: Miss Flora Uri, of San
francisco, who has lately visited
friends Of the Fifty-first in Iowa, was
presented to the present today by
Secretary Shaw.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
ST Interest to Every Woman

Desirable high class merchandise, waist lengths dress
lengths, skirt lengths, all marked in plain figures at
much less than former prices. Center counters. Con-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-01-19
ChiIdren's Goats at Half priC

Seventeen chldens coats, various styles and coors
nearly all sizes, half price until inventory cean hobby
little wraps. Ask to see them.