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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25
HOW CONGRESSMAN PRINCE
-" PROVED HIS CHlvALRY
Returned Lady's Watch That Dropped
at His Feet instead of Swal-
lowing II.

| A few days ago the following WASH
| ington dispatch was printed in some of
I, the morning papers:
Representative Prince of Illinois
had an opportunity TO display his gal
lantry today. and he did SO to the en-
Wy of his colleagues. The Illinois mem
Der was standing on the floor of the
house just beneath the ladies' gallery,
when a young lady, fashionably dress
ed and of comely appearance, acciden-
tally dropped her gold watch over the
rail, and it fell at the feet of Mr.. Prince.
Gracefully he picked up the timepiece
and then looked up to the gallery,
where the owner stood in an ecstacy of
excitement. Mr. Prince saw nothing
but her pleasant smile. Quickly he
summoned a page and had the watch
restored to the visitor, who was pro-
fuse in her thanks
Commenting on this, the Chicago
Examiner says:
Mr. Prince certainly behaved with
a gallantry that was remarkable under
the circumstances. Just think of the
difficulties of the thing and the tempta-
tons to do otherwise than he did! He
might have slipped the watch furtively
into an inside pocket and pretended he
hadn't seen it, Or he might have seiz-
ed the opportunity for popularity by
imprOviSing an entertainment for the
amusement of his fellow members and
affecting to swallow the watch; or he
might have cast parliamentary re-
straint TO the winds and hurled the
bauble at the speaker; or he might
have resented the young lady's care
lessness and crushed the offending
timepiece under his heel. In acting as
he did Mr.. Prince justifies his name
and reflects credit upon the sovereign
state of Illinois,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25
At the Theatre.

East Lynne."-Local theater goers
Will be interested in the announcement
of the appearance next Monday even
ing. Jan. %, of Jane Dore, talented
young actress. The vehicle selected
for her present tour is the fayorite
emotional drama, East Lynne" Miss
Dore's personality and accomplish
ments enable her to be peculiarly eff
fectiye as the heroine of this greatest
of emotional plays. AS Lady Isabel
she is at once charming and sympa-
thetic, while she pours forth emotion
and tender feeling in the guise of
Madam Vine. Miss DoreS supporting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25

of the municipalities in Illinois in grave
danger of a confagrationgs The Insur-
ance Press has been investigating con
union, and nearly every town of any
size is included in the same category
as is Moline. A preponderance of frame
buildings and the negligence of prop
erty owners in providing protective de-
vices are some of the main reasons for
putting the cities in. this class.
Greeks May Buy Church.-Greeks of
Moline are figuring ON securing the
Swedish Methodist church as an edi-
fee in which to hold services of their
faith They have approached the trus-
tees of the church and in the course
the property. The Swedish Method
lists are not anxious to sell, but for
some time have been willing to dis
pose of the Fifth avenue property, pro-
vided they can secure what il is worth.
They would then build on the bluff.
and would be nearer the homes of the
majority of the congregation. The
Greek Community of Moline as the
Greeks term their organization, will
hold a business meeting in the Gusta-
vus Adolphus church, which they are
using for the present, Sunday next,
and week later will be visited by the
Greek consul at Chicago, who was pre-
vented coming here last Sunday be-
cause of illness.
Organize Carmen Here.-A brother
hood of Railway Carmen is to be Or
ganized in this city, Al members of the
Davenport brotherhood having with
drawn from the local there because
they find the distance too great to
make them good lodge goers. They
are all men who formerly resided and
worked in Davenport and who We're
transferred to Silvis. They now make
their homes either in this city, in East
Moline or in Silvis, and they will form
a Moline local, probably as early as
next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25

alify. tunefulness or humor that it did
not take the theater-gOing public long
er than one season TO get next to them
and place upon them their stamp OF
disapproval. Manager Percy G. vii
liams. however, believes that the public
taste for good palatable musical come
Ly is just as strong as it ever was and
so he introduced the Four Mortons in
Breaking Into Society" The support
ing company numbers so talented peo-
pie and includes a chorus of %. This
attraction will be at the Illinois the
alter tonight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25
MOLINE MENTION.

i Calls City Primaries.-The formality
lof calling the city primaries for March
IS was completed by the republican city
central committee Tuesday. evening
Nominations for the various city of
fees will be made by primary vote
at that time. It was decided that the
nominations should be made the same
as for the county Offices, by direct pri-
mary vote. The polls will be open in
the various wards at IL o'clock, noon,
and close at 1880, giving every voter
AN opportunity to express his prefer
ence for the various offices to be filed.
The committee will see to it that all
are fully instructed as to the manner
of voting SO that there will be no con-
fusion when the time for. the primaries
arrives Nominations will be made for
aldermen of the various wards, three
assistant supervisors, police magis.I
trate, collector and assessor. The same
ticket will be used in every ward in the
city for all except the aldermen.
In Danger from -Fire-In the current
issue of the Insurance Press, journal
devoted to the Interests of the insur-
ance world, Moline is classed as one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25
cLEANLY WOMAN.
Enormously Thinks by Securing Her
Scalp That She Cures .Dandruff.

d..
Clearly woman has an erroneous
idea that by securing the scalp, which
removes the dandruff scales. she is
curing the dandruff. She may wash
her scalp every day, and yet have dan
druff her life long, ACCOMPANIED by
falling hair, too. The only way in the
world to cure dandruff is to kill the
dandruff germ. and there is no hair
preparation that will do that but New
bros Herpicide. Herpicide leaves the
hair free to grow as healthy Nature in
tended. Destroy the cause you remove
the effect. Kill the drandruff germ with
Herpicide. Sold by leading druggists.
Send loo in stamps for sample to The
Herpicide company. Detroit, Mich. T.
H. Thomas, special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25
BOOKINGS AT ILLINOIS.
Jan..25-The Four Mortons in;"Break.
ing Into Society,"" o.
Jan. 2s-Winninger Bros.
Jan. 2e-'East Lynne"

Tonisht's offerine-There will not
be such vast number of so-called
musical comedies on the road this sea
son for the simple reason that many
of them have died early. natural and
well merited deaths. They were ground
out TO supply a sudden demand much
the same as a mill grinds out flour,
and were possessed of so little origin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood Burdoek Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and inviscrates the
whole system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-25
Beats the Music Cure.

ITO keep the body in tune" writes
Mrs. Mary Brown, 20 Lafayette Place
Poughkeepsie. N. Y, II take DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. They are the most re.
liable and pleasant laxative l have
found" Best for the stomach, liver
and bowels. Guaranteed by Hartz G.
Ullemeyer. druggists. s25c. !.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Oscar Tharp, lad of sixteen years Of
age, was arrested at Davis City Monday
and turned over to the sheriff Tom Wal
lace who brought him to Leon, it being
charged that the boy burglarized Harris
horns store at Davis City and stole
some pennies, cigars and tobacco.
Tuesday morning Rev. A. c. Heckathorn
of Davis City, filed an information be-
fore the insane commission charging the
lad with being insane and after hearing
the evidence the commissioners adj
judged him insane and ordered him
taken to Clarinda for treatment, sheriff
Wallace taking him Tuesday afternoon.
1t was shown that the boy was hurt on
the head last August and has shown
symptoms of insanity every since.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Sufficient stock has been subscribed
for the Leon Cooperative Creamery Co.
to justify the organization of the COM
pany, and a meeting will be held at the
court house, in Leon, on Saturday after
noon, May 9TH, at o'clock, for the pur-
pose of perfecting the organization.
Every person who is interested in the
success of the creamery business in De-
catur county, whether they have sub
scribed for stock in the company or not,
are invited to be present at this meet
ing,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

About the only consolation that can
come with such an appalling catastrophe
as has visited the coast cities is in wit
Messing the wholesome generosity of
humanity. There is lot Of goodness in
man, although we are usually too busy to
hunt it out. Once in while something
occurs to bring it to the surface and
then we stand amazed at the volume.
Some day the lives of men and women
will be less complex, the hustle for adj
vantage will abate, and the considera-
tion for each other will be more fire.
quently manifested. But it is here now
and we all are happy in the knowledge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Alexander Brown, of Fostoria, Ohio
spent couple of days in Leon the lat
ter part of last week, looking over the
coal field. Mr.. Brown is an old time
oil driller, and it may be that arrange.
ments will be made for him to do some
drilling here by parties who are inter-
ested in developing the coal which it is
though underlies the ground adjoining
Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Clerk A. s. Tharp submitted to an
other operation Tuesday in an effort to
secure relief from an injury which he
received twelve years ago in jumping
from wagon. The operation was per-
formed by Drs. Layton, Eiker, Bowman,
Foxworthy and Greenman. The patient
stood the operation nicely and the in
jury was found to be different from
whati it was thought to be, and the
chances are excellent that Mr.. Tharp
will now recover entirely from the
trouble.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Up to Monday of this week, 1913 of the
voters of this town and vicinity had
signed the remonstrance. OF this num-
Der more than 70 had signed the petit
ton. This is good showing and is
evidence that our folks think the Joke
has gone far enough. We hope that
such an emphatic disapproval will
be stamped on the scheme that it will
never come up to mar the peace and
harmony of our county again.-Garden
Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Lightning played curious prank on
the timber land owned by Melvin Stump
about three miles southwest of Leon
during the thunder storm last Friday
evening. 1t struck white oak tree
and burned a limb about eighteen
inches in diameter near the trunk of
the tree SO that it's weight broke it off.
1t is seldom that lightning burns tree
generally splintering the limbs up, but
in this instance it was clear case of
burning it off.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

A county organization of the Anti
Saloon League was formed at the con-
vention held in the court house Monday
April 80. The following officers were
elected: d. r. Sellards, president; Mrs.
Helen Hatch, secretary; Jno. M. Chas-
tain, treasurer. A fund of $352.00 was
subscribed for law enforcement and the
work of the league.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

We acknowledge pleasant call from
the Robbins brothers Monday, among
them G. N. Robbins of Buffalo, Wyoming,
and D. l.. Robbins, of Carlisle, Ark, who
were called here by the illness and
death Of their father, Uncle Billy Rob-
bins, who died at his home northwest of
town on Friday morning. While in Leon
the boys had their pictures taken in a
group, as it may be that they will never
all be together again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

G. b. Lane who has been clerking for
Il. b. Fisher at Mt. Ayr since he opened
his new store in that town, resigned
his position and returned to Leon Sat
urday evening, having accepted posi-
ton as clerk in Clark & McClelland's
grocery store in this city, taking the
place of Lew Gilman who retired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

WANTED Gentlemen or lady with
good reference to travel by rail or with
a rig for firm of $25O,0OO.0O capital.
Salary $1,072.0O per year and expenses;
salary paid weekly and expenses adj
vanced. Address, with stamp, Jos. a..
Alexander, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

The last will of William S. Robbins,
who died last Friday at his home in De-
catur township, has been filed with
Clerk Tharp for probate. After pro-
viding for the payment of all his Just
debts he bequeathes all his property
real and personal, to his wife, Mrs
Caroline Robbins, whom he names as
executrix without bond.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Mr.. Ed Bowman and Mrs. Laura Lind
sey Bowman went to st. Joe last Thurs
and were married in that city the same
evening. They are now at Quincy, ILL.,,
where Mr.. Bowman has work in har-
ness factory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

We publish with considerable pleas
ure in this issue new poem from the
pen of that we'll known writer, Dan De
Foe, who years ago was resident of
Leon, and will be recalled by many of
our readers when it is known that Dan
De Foe is no other than Frank P. War
ner. now resident of Florence. Colo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Reports from different parts of the
county show that the good work of
canvassing for demonstrators is going.
merrily forward. Nearly all Of the
voters of Woodland township have en-
rolled their names on the remonstrance.
Morgan township has done we'll as has
Franklin. Nearly all Of Center have
signed the remonstrance. 1t shows that
when our people come down to calm de-
liberate thinking, they will not go very
far wrong, and before they travel very
far on that road they will see their
error and will hasten to right it.-Gar-
den Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03
Leon. April 10 1909
LeOII, AprlI OU, I5UO.
WOOdman Accident Association

Woodman Accident Association,
DEAR SIRs: Please accept my sincere
thanks for your promptness in the pay
ment of my claim for an injury sustain
ed April End, by being thrown from a
King drag. My insurance had been in
force only few days when met with
the accident. l can heartily recon-
mend this kind of protection.
B. +. Robson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

The English Shire stallion Joe Banker
makes the season of 1906 at the farm of
A. Noble, % miles southwest of Decatur
City. 36-6t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

There are now more of our people
who have signed the remonstrance
against moving the county seat to De-
catur than who signed the petition
There were quite number from other
townships of the county who signed
the petitions that were being circulated
here, and were therefore accredited
to the town and vicinity. But so many
who signed the petition have signed
the remonstrance it does not make any
special difference Garden Grove Elk.
press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Merritt Reynold, young man living
southwest of Leon, was operated upon
at DR.. Layton's operating rooms in this
city Monday, for necrosis of the bone in
his right foot, the operation being per-
formed by Drs. Layton, Bowman, Fox
worthy and Greenman. A couple of
years ago a tree fell on his foot and
crushed it and the injury has been
bothering him ever since.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

James II. Alldredge was down at Of
tumwa the first of the week and closed
the contract for wrestling match
which will be held in that city in
couple of weeks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03
Davis CITY. Iowa. April u, 100

Davis City, Iowa, April u, 1906.
Mister Bowsher,
SIR: l have tried the Sure Drop
planter and find it to BE- the best planter
have ever tried. | have tried several
kinds of planters but the Sure Drop
beats them all. guess Mr.. Bowsher it
has got the right name. You will find
inclosed check to pay for planter.
Yours truly,
d DAVIS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

The spring meeting of the Decatur
County Medical Society was held in this
city last Thursday afternoon with a
good attendance from different parts Of
the county. Those present were Drs.
Doolittle and Lyon, of Garden Grove,
Mitchell and Jamison, of Weldon, Phelps
and Tallman, of Van Vert, Eiker, of De-
catur City, Bowman, Greenman, Fox
worthy and Layton, of Leon. Several
interesting papers were read, and cases
were presented for examination by Drs.
Greenman, Bowman and Mitchell. 1t
was decided to hold the annual meeting
and picnic at Lamont on June 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

/. r. Buchanan will preach at Shy's
Union Chapel on Sunday afternoon, May
9th, at o'clock. All are invited to
attend the services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

LosT-A log chain, between Axes saw
mill and my farm. The finder will be
rewarded by returning it.
G. w. HOFFMAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

II you want a farm sold or want
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, 1906-05-03

A big cut in lawn mowers. Don't buy
cheap lawn mower, but ball bearing
mower. We have it and at price that
will please you.
ROWSUER &, ROwSHEP
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03
Canton Clipper plows.

For SALE-A good so acre farm, call
on A. Sprague II miles northeast of
Leon.
IMPROVED FARMS For sALE-In North
Central Missouri, 12O, 80, 20. Price of
each is so per acre. Easy terms. Adj
dress Box III, Lineville, Iowa. 26-tf
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W.
GROVES signature is on each box. Csc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Ed Logan, a we'll known young man of
GAINESVILLE, son of DR.. Logan, of that
place, committed suicide at his home in
that city Monday afternoon. He went
to his fathers drug store and secured a
bottle of carbolic acid, went home and
after going to his room drank the con-
tents of the bottle and then informed
his mother. Physicians were at once
summoned, but nothing could be done
and he died in short time after taking
the poison. 1t is reported that the
young man had been a hard drinker and
failing to conquer his appetite for
strong drink became Respondent and
took his life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

My gallery will be closed from Tues
day, May Sth to Friday, May 18th, 1906,
while am attending the State Photo
graphers Association at Des Moines.
s. e. CARRIER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Make gardening easy by buying one
,of our garden plows.
BowsHER & BOwsHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

| have Buff Plymouth Rock eggs fo
sale. so cents per 10. %
Mrs. LESLIE JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Foley's Honey and Tar contains nc
opiates and can safely be given to child
rem. Sold by L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

At the Woman hall next Thursday
evening there will be special work and
all new members are requested to be
present. it will be treat to them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Garden Grove, Iowa, April %, 1906.
BowsHER q BoWsHER: You can say
for me that my p. & o. Canton Clipper
riding cultivator is perfect, and you can
tell anybody if they buy one they have
bought dandy and it will please them.
LEW IIIIARn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis and
hoarseness. Sold by L. p. Van Werden
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

The Ladies Guild of the M. E. church
will meet with Mrs. @. e. Hull on Tues
day evening, May 9Th.
For RENT-The Woodmansee House
Will be newly painted and papered for
tenant. JOHN WOoDMANsEE.
You never heard of any one using
Foley's Honey and Tar and not being
satisfied. Sold by L. P. Van Werden.
l have a number of good farms in
eastern Kansas to trade for Iowa land
or stock of merchandise.
2Stf. G. NJ. KELLER, Leon, Iowa.
For SALE OR RENT--A good 12O acre
farm also 200 acres of pasture, miles
northwest of Van Vert.
ACKERLY & SHIELDS,
Grand River, Iowa.
1t pours the oil of life into your sys-
TEN. 1t warns you up and starts the
life blood circulating. That's what
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea does.
30 cents. Tea or tablets. w. G. Stem
pei & Co,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

DR.. Morris. the dentist, has offices in
the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
Worthys Office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

The new X. P. band recently organic
ed in this city is practicing Industrious
ly under the leadership Of Clair Morgan
who is generously donating his services
until regular instructor can be Sc
cured, and the boys will soon be in
shape to make their first appearance in
public.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03
Welie Buggies.

For Oklahoma real estate write or
call on c. B. Jordan, Enid, O. 7.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

DIR. G.. w. Baker received letter last
Thursday morning from his son, Dr..
Clarence A. Baker, of San Francisco,
saying he and his family escaped with
their lives in the great fire, but lost all
OF their property, DR.. Baker even having
his overcoat stolen few hours after
his home was burned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Deputy treasurer Geo. W. Sanger has
quite a curiosity out at his farm north
east of Leon in the shape of peach tree
which is full of bloom. This in itself
is no curiosity this spring, but the fact
that this particular tree has pure white
blossoms makes it quite curiosity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

We CLEAN from the Choteau Acantha,
published at Choteau, Montana, that
Prof. b. P. Conwell, a former Decatur
county young man, has been reelected
as principal of the public schools at
that place at salary of $3.50 per year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Word has been received by relatives
IN Leon OF the birth of little daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Hilliker of Des
Molnes. Mrs. Hilliker was a former
Leon girl, Miss Esther Mills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Prof. j. R. Cash, formerly of this coun-
ty, now superintendent of the public
schools at Bonesteel, S. D., was recently
admitted to the bar of that state, pass
ing a highly satisfactory examination.
Prof. Cash has been studying law for
several years. He will Immediately
enter the practice of law at Bonesteel,
forming partnership with l. Z. Jones
under the firm name of Jones & Cash.
Prof. Cash is a bright young man and
his many friends in this county predict
a brilliant career for him in his new
vocation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

For SALE-A first class horse at once
Inquire at The REPORTER office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

The Presbyterian ladies will serve a
May supper Tuesday evening, May 9Th
from $3.50 to p. M, in the basement of
the church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-05-03

Harry Bond, former billiard hall man
of this city, was badly beaten up at his
livery stable in Des Moines last week
by hack driver in his employ. Bond
was struck with a pair of brass
knuckles, and is confined to his bed
with his injuries, and it is feared he
will lose the sight of an eve.