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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Corn Club Prizes Awarded.

The Corn Clubs of Garden Grove,
Leroy and Weldon offered three prizes
for corn growers contest for the
year 1906, with three prizes aggregat-
ing $4,000, the prizes being given as
follows:
First Prize $4,000 for the best two
acres.
Second Prize $1,000 for the next
best.
Third Prize $1,000 for the next best.
The prizes were awarded on Saturday,
Nov. Gath, when the corn was Judged
and measured by competent judges,
John B. Colhoun winning first prize
with 179 bushels and 65 pounds, lacking
but five pounds of being 80 bushels to
the acre. Fred Bowman was second
with 1852 bushels and 20 pounds, making
81 bushels and 10 pounds per acre.
Ralph Baker won third prize with ISL
bushels and 80 pounds, being Is bushels
and so pounds per acre.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Minnie Didn't Commit Suicide.

The Des Moines daily papers have
been considerable exercised over "a
mysterious note received last week by
chief of police Jones in which Minnie
Bright, daughter of Lewis Bright of
this city, threatened to jump from the
top of the Observatory building in that
city, and for several days the police
kept close watch on all young ladies
who entered the building, and gave
strict instructions that no one was to
be allowed access to the roof of the
building. That the girl wrote the note
as joke or changed her mind is
evident, for she came to Leon last
Thursday and is now visiting with
friends in this city. She las been maxi
ing her home with her mother IN Des
Moincs, her parents having separated
several years ago and her mother marry
ing again. Mondays Daily Capital has
the following to say about the ease:
Minnie Bright, aged IA, who disap-
peared from her home at East Fourth
and Maple streets week ago and the
unknown girl who wrote letter Chief
Jones Wednesday telling of her nten-
tions to leap off the Observatory block
are one and the same person, is the
public theory Of today.
iHe loUe 10 CnleI Jones was signed
"Minnie B" Not until Mrs. Bright,
mother of the mysterious missing east
side girl, reported to the public last
night that her daughter can not be
found, did the police associate Minnie
Bright with the unknown Minnie B.,
author of the note promising death.
Today the police are making every ef-
fort to ascertain if the young. woman
has committed. suicide. That she did
not leap from the Observatory building
is certain, but it is feared that she may
have killed herself in some other
manner than that suggested in her note.
The letter to Chief Jones is as follows.
Chief Of Police and Mayor-Dear Sir:
| am writing to you today because l
must have some one to contide in. am
heart-broken girl and life has no at
fractions for me. Some time ago fell
in love with a young man and we decid-
ed to marry. We had set the date and
everything was in readiness. Then he
fell in love with another woman and
deserted me. l have nothing else to
live for and will kill myself. Some time
during the next ten days | will leap
from the Observatory building. It will
be useless for you to try to stop me, be-
cause have laid my plans we'll. 1 q
"MINNIE B." &
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Clyde Leonard Killed In a Railroad
Wreck.

Mrs. f. l.. Jenkins received message
last Friday from her brother, James L..
McCutchan, of Dickinson, N. d., with the
sad news that her nephew, Clyde
Leonard, had been killed by the cars.
No details of how he met his death have
been received, but it is presumed he
was killed in wreck, as he was en-
ployed as brakeman on the Northern
Pacific railroad. The deceased was we'll
known in this city, where he spent his
boyhood days, and was about 25 years
of age. 1t was first thought that his re-
mains would be brought to this city for
interment and his sister, Miss Laura
Leonard, who is teaching school at
Brooklyn, Iowa, arrived Sunday to at
tend the funeral, but nothing further
being heard she left Monday night for
Dickinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Smallpox Scare.

Melvin Hullinger and d. j. ir., sons
of d. j. Hullinger, residing 81 miles
northwest of Pleasanton, are housed up
with smallpox.
The boys have just recently returned
from trip to South Dakota, and both
were exposed by sleeping in house
there which had but short time prior
been occupied by smallpox patients.
However, it had been thoroughly fumi-
gated and it was supposed that there
was not particle Of danger.
Melvin, after complaining for several
days, called in DR.. Wales, Wednesday,
and the physician pronounced the
disease smallpox and ordered the place
quarantined.
DR.. Wales says the case is very
mild form of smallpox and apprehends
no trouble in keeping it confined to the
two brothers and their immediate
City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Chain Letter Reaches Leon.

The endless chain prayer, which
created such excitement in the east
has now appeared in the west and
several persons in Leon have received
copies. 1t is the same chain and the
same prayer that caused so much dis
cussion and newspaper comment in
Pennsylvania and other eastern states
some months ago. 1t is the "Bishop
Lawrence" prayer and the communica-
tions received by the Leon people
contain the same threats of dire calam-
;ty unless the nine other prayers are
sent out that caused SO much excite
ment in the eastern states.
The starter of the endless chain was,
the work, no doubt OF some intense
fanatic. Bishop Lawrence, Of Massa-
chusetts, to whom authorship of the
prayer is laid by the letters, long ago
denied writing the prayer, denied hav-
ing anything to do with starting or
suggesting the endless chain, and
severely criticised the whole proceed
ings.
The communication received by
Leonites during the last few days read
as follows:
"Oh, Lord Jesus Christ, we implore
you, thou eternal God to have mercy on
all mankind. Keep us from all sin by
thy precious blood and take us to be
with thee eternally. Amen.
"This prayer was sent out by Bishop
Lawrence recommending that it be
sent to nine other persons. He who
will not write will be afflicted by some
misfortune. One person who paid no
attention to lit met with dreadful
accident. He who will write this
prayer nine days and distribute it to
nine persons commencing on the day
received and send one each day on or
after the ninth day experience some
great joy. At Jerusalem during the
Holy Feast, it was said he who will
write this prayer for nine days will be
delivered from calamity. Please do
not break the chain. "a Friend"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Baptist Church Services.

Roll call and election of officers at
the church Saturday Dee. 9Th, 2 p. m.;
each member is requested to answer in
person or by letter. Regular service
next Lords day. Sunday school 9:45
a. M, preaching at II a. m., preaching at
3 p. m., B. Y. P. u, $40, preaching 1880
p. M, subject "The Choice OF Wife"
Come to the meetings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
New Court Cases,

Daniel Jones VS.. Hugh W. Goold and
wife. Suit is brought on two prom;s-
sorry notes given in 1896, on which there
is now due the sum of $190.45, and az
the defendants have moved to Miseouri
the plaintiff asks for writ of attach
ment against their property. W. B.
Kelley attorney tor plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Dedication of Weldon NJ. E. Church.

The new NJ. E. church at Weldon will
be dedicated with appropriate exercises
on next Sunday, Dec. End, Rev. Fletcher
Homan, of Indianola, acting president
of Simpson college, officiating. The
morning service will be at 10 o'clock,
and the evening service at 7:3O o'clock.
On Friday evening of this week there
will be preaching by Rev. Edwards, Of
Humeston, and on Saturday evening by
presiding elder B. F. Miller, of Indian
ola. The Methodists of Weldon are
very proud of their beautiful new
church edifice, and cordial invitation
is extended to the public, former pas
tors and friends to attend these
services. Rev. ]. G. Bourne is the
pastor Of the Weldon church and he
looks forward to a prosperous church
year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Thanksgiving Services.

Remember the Thanksgiving services
at the Presbyterian church Thursday
morning. The time is at 1890 SO as
not to interfere with the Thanksgiving
dinner. The sermon will be preached
by Rev. J.. A. Armstrong. Come and
bring your family, friends and otferings
for the poor. Money, food or clothing
will be accepted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining, uncalled for
in Leon postoffice Nov. a. 1900:
Mr.. s. Clay Stearns. Mr.. Thomas Walter,
Mrs. s. G. Harris, Mr.. S. Hamilton, Mr..
Jim Lewis.
When calling for the above letters
please say (advertised).
MILLARD f. STOoKEY, Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Men Wanted.

At once on water works construct
ion. First class wages to good men.
transportation paid.
CHARLES r. HUTcHINGs, Bates Hotel,
Charlton, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Music Teacher.

r. c. Meek, of Coshocton, Ohio, teach
er OF piano, organ and vocal classes.
Can be found at Van Nostrand rooms
near bus barn. Leon, Iowa. 1921
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
License to Wed.

G. r. Wyland, Charlton. .......... %
b. M. Still, Davis City.
W. F. Cronin, Garden Grove. ................ 90
Oral Machlan, Weldon. ....... 10
John Asbach, Davis City %
Margaret Mcintosh, Davis City.........2 %
Ralph W. Chase, Garden Grove. ......... %
Vada H. Snowden, Garden Grove....2 %
Some people get religion with as little
forethought as child gets measles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29

IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE-In North
Central Missouri, 120, 80, 70. Price Of
each is $22 per acre. Easy terms. Ad-
dress Box LII, Lineville, Iowa. 26-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Presbyterian Church sevices.

Regular services at the Presbyterian
church Sunday at IL a. m., and evening
at 1880. O5her services of the day and
week at the usual hours. You are
cordially invited to attend these
services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
Methodist Church Services

Sunday school 9:45 a. NJ, preaching
II a. M, and 7:30 p. M, Epworth league
devotional Sunday evening G30. All
are invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29

|
erS.
The following is the excellent program
which has been prepared:
THURSDAY, DEC. 13.
10 a. m.-Invocation.
| Music.
| Address of Welcome by Mayor.
Response by Fred Woolley, President
of Institute.
Session devoted to the discussion of
methods of improving small grain.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1870 Music.
Paper on "Use of the Road Drag" by
Ralph Baker.
Discussion.
| 200 Address "The Use of Cement in
Road Work" by H. Ii. Flanagan, of Des
Moines.
2:9O-Address clarifying and Better
Judging" by Prof. j. c. Guthrie, of Ames.
EVENING SESSION.
1870 Music.
Address Importance of Thorough
Breeding" by B. F. Peterson.
Discussion on the subject as applied
to sheep by Chandler. AS applied to
horses by DR.. BreniZer.
Talk on Dual Purpose Cow" by J.
Stahlberg.
Music.
FRIDAY, DEC. II.
10 a. H. Invocation.
Music.
Address on "Soils" by Prof. II. D.
Snyder, of Ames.
Glover discussion led by VIM. Crich-
ton.
Judging of Corn" by Prof. p G..
Holden.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1:30 Music.
Paper on Feeding Cattle" by L. O.
Lovett.
Address by Prof. Holden.
EVENING SESSION.
7:30-Teachers meeting.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10.
10 a. m.-lnvocation.
Music.
Election of officers.
Declamatory contest by pupils from
Each rural school is asked to send a
test, the winner from each township to
enter the contest at the institute. The
: prizes for this contest will be one year
tuition at either of the High schools at
Lamont, Davis City, Leon or Garden
, Grove. The pupil winning first place tc
) have the choice of schools, the second
) winner next choice and the winner OF
the third place next choice. The prizes
) are worth S12 to SIG each, not trans
ferable.
} AFTERNOON SESSION.
l:30--Music.
Declamatory contest by pupils of the
high schools of Decatur county. Eacf
high school will be allowed one contest
, ant. The prize for this contest will be
one years scholarship at Graceland col
lege at Lamont in either the prepara
} tory, Collegiate or Normal departments
, worth $50 not transferable.
} PREMIUM LIST FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Class A.-10 ears yellow corn.
!. 1st premium pair $3.50 shoes, B. D
Fleet, Lamont, Iowa.
I'd premium-S2 hand saw, G. w. Gren
await.
I'D premium-Sl buggy whip, Herber
Teale.
Class BIO ears white corn.
1st premium-$2 hat, w. A. Grenawalt
I'd premium-$2 merchandise, M. P
!. Fulton.
Sd premium-$1, Bowsher & Rauch.
Sweepstakes-Bestt ten ears of either
!, white or yellow corn, So cash.
Glass C.-Single ear either white o.
! yellow corn.
1st premium 50 merchandise, Lamon
Hardware Co., and 1 bottle Walker.
Cholera and Roup Remedy.
I'd premium-$2 merchandise, Smith
Teale & Co.
Sd premium-s2 merchandise, Supply
! Store.
Butter contest-2a1 to pound rolls OF
packages.
1st premium-$2 umbrella and one
bottle Walkers Cholera and Roup Cure
I'd premium-$2 toilet set, G. H. Bar
rows.
I'd premium--sack of flour, Foreman &
Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29
An Investment.

Section OF land in Butler county, No..
six miles from railroad, one ana one
half miles from river; all bottom. rich
sandy land; 100000 feet OF timber.
we'll located in new drainage district.
Price now $3.50 per acre.
w. r. REGISTER,
lo-lt Poplar Bluffs, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29

No man ever found his father by
shutting out his fellows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-29

Native lumber sawed to order at
saw mill at DeKalb, Iowa. Send in
your orders and have it sawed to suit.
5-tf. H. d. DeKalb.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02
LITTLE POCKET PHYSICIAN
Hyomei Inhaler that is Guaran-
teed by w. n. Sheldon to Cure
Catarrh.

Thousands who have been cured
by Hyomei, call the inhaler that
comes with every outfit THE little
pocket physician" as it is so small
that it can be carried in the pocket
or purse.
Prior to the discovery of Hyomei,
statistics showed that at least 81 out
of every 100 persons in this state
were suffering from catarrh in some
form. The remarkable results fol-
lowing the Use of Hyomei are shown
by the smaller percentage today of
people suffering from catarrh.
There is really no excuse whatever
for anyone having catarrh now that
Hyome is so readily obtainabe. If
you have any doubts about its value,
W. II. Sheldon will let you have a com
plete outfit with the understanding that
unless it cures catarrh, it Will not cost
you cent.
a complete Hyomei outfit consists
of 1.-THE little pocket physician" a
medicine dropper, and bottle of Hy-
omei, and costs only 81, while addi-
tional bottles of Hyomei can be pro-
cured for 80 cents, making it the
most economical, as well as the most
reliable treatment for the cure of ca
tarrh.
Do not delay longer the use of
Hyomei, if you have catarrh. This is
a purely local disease, and Hyomei
goes right to the spot where the ca
tarrhal germs are present, destroys
them, soothes and heals all inflam-
nation, and makes permanent and
lasting cure.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02
Northfield' New Library.

Through the generosity of George w.
Brown of Boston, manager of the Uni
ted shoe Machine company of that city,
the thriving little town of Northlield is
to own one of the handsomest brick Ii
brary buildings that can be found any
where in the state. The structure is be-
ing erected at the corner of Main street
and Slate avenue, in the heart of the
residential section of the town, short
distance from the Norwich university
The building is being constructed of
brick, with granite trimmings, and will
be 4S feet long, % feet wide. with an
l. 20x20, and Il stories in height. 1t
will cost in the vicinity of $50, OOO The
donor Mr.. Brown, was born in North
field, and during the many years he
has lived in Boston he had made fire.
quent visits there. During the past year
he secured the land upon which the
building is being erected, and ground
was broken during the fall. Since that
time work upon the building has pro-
crossed rapidly, and it is expected that
it will be ready for occupancy in June.
Although no date has been set for the
formal presentation to the town, many
of the prominent residents. including
the trustees or their resent library and
the selectmen. are considering plans for
"A general celebration of the day with
lifting programme.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02
What an Observant Boy Did

Boys, cultivate the habit of observation
for there is no telling what it may lead
to. Six years ago boy named Theodore
Trevillian was employed in the green
houses of the F. R. Pierson Company,
Tarrytown, N. Y. While at work cutting
off the bad frouds and generally renovat-
ing a number of Boston ferns, he saw in
one of the pots slight sprig, somewhat
different from the others. This he put
in small pot and as it grew it became
evident that thing of real value had
been discovered and from that time it
was propagated with great care In 1902
it was put upon the market as the
Nephrolepsis Piersoni, or as it is common
ly known the Pierson fern, and it immedi-
ately had an extraordinary sale. 1t has
been widely exhibited and has received
the highest honors of nearly every hor-
ticultural society and florist club in the
United States and Canada. The demand
for it has been so great that Mr.. Pierson
has been obliged to build for it new
greenhouse nearly 300 TT. long by 80 #.
wide. From Gardening, June 10, 1905.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02
Fortniqhtly Club,

At the last meeting of the Fortnightly
club held on Monday with Mrs. John
H. Stewart the following program was
rendered.:
Piano duet-March and Chorus Tannhauser
Wagner
Mrs. Henckels, Miss Pinney
Piano Solo-Andante from OPP. 81, No.
Beethoven
Mrs. McGilton
Song-Roses in June Edward German
Mrs. Hin
Piano Solo-Papillon Grieg
Mis-. Beckwith
Song Cycle-Summertime Landon Ronald
Mrs. Howard
Piano Solo-Nocturne No. Is Chopin
Miss Duncan
Songs;
"a Glide Thee Not Schumann
ID Strew These Opiate Flowers
A. Robert
Mrs. Eddy
Piano Standardization Schumann, Liszt
Miss Pinney
Piano Duet-Radiense GottschaIk
Mrs. Miner, Mrs. Bristol
The next meeting of the Club will
occur on Monday afternoon, Feb. ~,
at 3 30 o'clock with Miss Cnshman in
stead of with Mrs. McGilton. Last Mon
days meeting was devoted TO entertain
ing guests.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02
MIDDLEBURY NOTES..
Matters Concerning the Townsp+ople in
Particular.

Particular.
John d. Houghtaling is making bust
ness visit in Troy and Albany.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert 7. Morse Sunday forenoon.
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Remily a
daughter was born Sunday morning.
Miss Edith Coolhan fell Sunday after
noon and injured one arm quite severe
ly.
Mrs. \. j. Blackmer, who has been
ill during the past week Is much i'm
proved
Mrs. James T. Kingsley of Mortified
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will
liam H. Bliss.
Chief Engineer Frank r. Stone of the
Middlehury fire department has appoint
ed NJ. A. Haher assistant chief.
Miss Annette Smith has returned to
her home in Nergennes after ceveral
days stay with Mrs. F. a. Farnsworth,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Nash of Castleton.
former residents of Middlebury. have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. n. j. San
ford.
Commander James NJ. Tracy of Russell
Post No. 50, q. A. r., who has been
stopping in Weybridge, intends to re-
move here within few weeks.
Judge w. II. Bliss, States Attorney
Russell, William II. Davis and Ira II.
LaFleur have been in Montpelier this
week attending supreme court.
Mrs. F. G. Austin of New York city,
who has been a guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Williamson of West
Salisbury, returned home from here on
Saturday.
William NJ. jackson received news
Monday morning of the sudden death of
his sister, Mrs. Henry Merkin at Herki-
mer, n. Y, and left for that city to
attend the funeral.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02
ARE YOU USING LADIES'

Henry L. Lytord of Brooklyn, N. Y,
is contemplating locating here in bust
ness.
The local market Monday showed
little change. The best dairy butter
was quoted at from 2l to 20 cents. The
choicest eggs brought 90 cents per dozen
and potatoes so and 81 cents bushe
at wholesale.
President Ezra Brainerd and Prof. Wal.
ter f. Howard, who went to New York
to attend the annual banquet of the New
York Association of the Middlebury Col
lege Alumni Friday night last, arrived
home Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Cushman left tins
morning for New York to attend the
marriage of their son. Earl to Miss
Louise Radford, which is to occur at
high noon tomorrow in the First Presby-
terrain church at Yonkers, n. Y.
The cattle dealers in this section
shipped Monday morning one carload of
cows and calves to the Brighton market,
and one car of beef cattle, veals and
sheep TO New York. Erwin G.. Piper
accompanied his Boston shipment.
The Rev. Charles S. Murkland, d. D.,
ana VIE started MOnuaN morning lOl
Detroit, Mich, where Mr.. Murkland is to
supply the pulpit in one of the leading
Congregational churches for the next
three months. They expect to return to
town early in May.
Mrs. Isaac Shapiro was taken to the
Mary Fletcher hospital In Burlington
Monday afternoon TO undergo fifth sur
gical operation. DIR. NJ. II. Eddy &C
companied her. 1t is only about five
weeks since Mrs. Shapiro submitted to
the fourth operation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02

Don't deceive yourself. II you have indi.
gestion take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. II will
relieve you. Rev. W. K. Hocutt, South Mills,
n. c., says; 81 was troubled with chronic
Indigestion for several years; whatever
ate seemed to cause heartburn, sour stomach,
huttering OF my heart, and general depression
OF mind and body. My druggist recon-.
mended Kodol. and 1t has relieved me. can
now eat anything and sleep soundly AT night
Kodol digests what you eat. W. ii. Sheldon,
Middlebury; South Side Drug store, Bristol
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02

Just little Kodoi after meals will relieve
that fHlness belching, gas on stomach. and
all other symptoms of Indigestion. Kodol
digests what you eat, and enables the stom-
ach and digestive organs to perform their
functions naturally. w. Ii. Sheldon, Middle.
bury; South Side Drug Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-02
Does Price or Quality Determine

Low price goods rarely give satisfaction.
The Jewish outlook., 1906-11-23

Europe is contracted in large cities, as
we see from the figures given above in
the case in Berlin, Vienna, Budapest,
Copenhagen, etc. This is because in
large cities the population (Jewish as
well as Christian) has higher intellec-
tual standard, and there are better OPP
portunities for people of different faith
to come into intimate contact with each
other.