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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The board Of supervisors completed
the business Of the April session last
Saturday and adjourned. The board
will meet again on the first Monday in
June, and the most important business
which will come before them at that
session will be to pass upon the De-
catur City petition in regard to re-lo-
eating the county seat, but we think
that by that time there will not be
much of the petition left to pass upon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Little Nellie Gloekler, who makes her
home with her uncle, A. S. Bowman, in
this city, found the credential book
which was lost by Lon Smith and ad-
vertised in The REPORTER last week,
and returned the same to this Office
Friday. Mr.. Smith rewarded the little
lady for her promptness in returning
the hook
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The Newlin boys and Tom Dale
brought in four young wolves to auditor
Scott Saturday morning which they
captured in Morgan township and re-
ceived $40 as bounty. They say they
chased the old wolf into Missouri, but
it is doubtful if she stays there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

In honor of his twelfth birthday,
Lester Gardner invited jolly crowd of
his boy friends to spend the afternoon
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Gardner, two miles northwest of
Leon last Saturday, his mother prepar-
ing delicious supper which was great
ly enjoyed by the guests.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

W. M. Alcorn, of Garden Grove, the
inventor of the Alcorn Road Drag,
which is now being manufactured at
Garden Grove, brought one of his new
machines down to Leon last Friday and
gave practical demonstration of it's
workings for the benefit of the
board of supervisors and members of
the Leon city council, Main street being
dragged up in fine shape with the
machine. The company which controls
the patent are preparing to manufacture
these road drags on an extensive scale,
and they certainly do splendid work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Adams Express money orders are on
sale at j. A. Casters grocery store.
29-tf G. NJ. KETCHAM
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

If you want something new, something
different and something of hi CHER stand
ard, call and see our Sure Drop Corn
Planter. BOWSHER & BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

For SALE-10 acre tract, good house
and improvements. Would take in trade
3 horses, wagon aud harness. Inquire
of II. G. or G. M. Lutz. 2S-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

LosT-A yellow Shepherd pup. Find
er will confer favor by notifying
Morris Gardner. 33-1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Mrs. Esther Dilsaver, of Leon, was in
the city yesterday to visit with friends
and look after some matters of business.
-Creston Advertiser.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Uncle Bill Craig, of Davis City, spent
couple of days in Leon the latter
part of last week. He is one of the old
settlers of this county and is strongly
in favor of the county seat remaining
at Leon. Uncle Bill says that away
back in the early days of the county,
before there was bridge across Little
Rive, an effort was made to raise funds
to bridge the river, and the Davis City
people raised $85 and then came to
Leon and asked them to assist them,
and Sis was raised in Leon for the
bridge, which was built by the late Col.
Peck. When the railroad was built
through this county it was first survey
ed to run from Leon through Terre
Haute, and the Leon people used their
influence in favor of Davis City. Uncle
Bill thinks these little things should
be remembered by the Davis City peo-
pie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy
life use Burdock Blood Bitters, the
system tonic and builder.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

County bridge superintendent J. E.
Leeper and his force of men unloaded
three cars of cedar bridge piling at the
depot the latter part of last week which
he personally selected down in Alabama
a few weeks ago. The piling will be
used on county bridge work in this
county the coming season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

We have passed the 100 mark on Disk
harrows. How is that and no oats SOW
ed as yet. BOWSHER & BOwSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The Leon Home Nursery will be ready
for business any time after Saturday
April 18th. Bring wagons to get your
year old stock. 1926
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Saturday was Miss Nina Olsen's ninth
birthday, and she celebrated the event
by entertaining number of her little
friends at an afternoon party.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Hon. E. J. Sankey and wife returned
Monday from Des Moines, the legisla-
ture having adjourned last Friday even
ing. Mr.. Sankey has we'll and truly
represented the people of Decatur
county in the lower house, and was al
ways found voting on the side of the
people on every question before the
house. He introduced number of
bills which were favorably commented
upon by the leading papers of the state,
notably his two cent fare bill and the
bills providing for state supervision of
banks, and for the valued insurance
policy, but unfortunately all of the bills
were killed, as it is almost an inn
possibility for democrat to get bill
through the Iowa legislature, no matter
how meritorious it is. Mr.. Sankey is
entitled to denomination and election
for second term.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

DR.. Morris, the dentist. has offices in
the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox
worthy S office. Give him call,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The Leon Home Nursery will be ready
for business any time after Saturday.
April 18th. Bring wagons to get your 4
year old stock. 1926
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Ira Officer and family of Leon who
were called to Otter Creek township
to attend the funeral Of 7. D. Wallace
returned to their home yesterday
Lucas Ledger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12
Sharples Cream sepsrators.
Apple trees at Decatur Nursery &c.

| have Buff Plymouth Rock eggs for
sale. so cents per ID.
MRS. LESLIE JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The remains of Mrs. J. Fl. Jennings
who died at her home at Lucas, Kas., on
Thursday evening, arrived Saturday af-
ternoon and were taken to their former
home III Morgan township, the funeral
being held Monday, intcrment being in
the Shields cemetery in Morgan town
ship. Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings were for
many years residents of this county, re-
moving to Kansas about four years ago.
Mrs. Jennings had been sick for several
months and her death was not unex-
pected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The Leon postoffice has changed hands
but the Vclie buggy has not and it has
come out with the splendor of matador
in Mexican bull fight.
BOWSHER & ROWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Cures baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mama's sore throat
grandma's lameness DR.. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil-the great household remedy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Just ask-they tell you that the velie
buggy is perfection personified.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

For RENT-The Woodmansee House.
Will be newly painted and papered for
tenant. JOHN WOODMANsEE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

NJ. P. CARRIER, of Van Vert, is at work
in this vicinity forming cooperative
creamery company among the farmers
having secured an option to purchase
the plant of the Leon creamery for
$1,000. The plan is to sell shares, at
$40 each, no person to own more than
five shares, and the shares can be paid
for either in cash or with butter fat.
Mr.. CARRIER has been meeting with
good success in the project and has
strong hopes that enough shares will
be sold to start up the creamery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The w. G. 7. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. Julia Chase Friday at 2:3O
o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

NoTIcE-All property owners of
Leon must see that manure piles and
all rubbish. is removed from the streets
and alleys adjacent to their property
within ten days from this notice, or
same will be done by the city marshal
and the cost taxed against the property.
Street and Alley Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Your pretty daughter may owe much
of her beauty to her parents, but if you
don't get her a way to go to town in a
new Velie carriage or spring wagon you
can make up your mind that the young
man you don't want to take her will for
he has been looking at a Velie top
buggy. BOWSHER & BoWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

]. 3. Macy was pleasant caller at
this office Tuesday, and reports that
nearly all the farmers out along route
No. 5, are dragging the roads this
spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12
Velie Buggies.
Charter Oak wagons.
Apple trees at Decatur nursery &c:

Timothy, Glover and Millet at Bow
Sher & Bowshers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

For Oklahoma real estate write or
call on c. B. Jordan, Enid, O. 7.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Mrs. Hannah Acton and daughter
Mollie, who were indicted by the grand
jury for running house of i'll fame at
Davis City, were arrested at Davis City
last Thursday by deputy sheriff Ira
Wallace and are now confined in the
Leon Jail in default of $500 bonds. The
daughter will probably be taken before
Judge Towner at Mt. Ayr this week and
sent to the industrial school at Mitchell
vile, as she is under sixteen years of
age. 1t is reported that another young
daughter of Mrs. Acton has also started
on the downward path and an effort will
be made to send her away also.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Ii you want a farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms go to e. J.
Sankey. southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12
Apple trees at Decatur Nursery &c.

Corn 40 cents per bushel. See Morris
Gardner. 33tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

When we cry Wolf we are ready to
show his tracks. We will sell as cheap
if not cheaper than you can send away
for your goods. Come and see us.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12
Apple trees at Decatur Nursery &c.

FOR SALE One Span of work Mares.
A. j. HIATT, City Meat Market.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

most complete showing in this line. The
newest fads and fancies
Lot No. /. Includes white embroidered
gilt silver, and Buster Brown belts,
usually priced 25c at - - - 1Sc
Lot No. 2. Consists of a most beautiful
collection of gilt, Persian and silver
belts. These soc qualities - 43e
Haze nice line rash belts at Sc and 75c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12
Embroidered Waist Patterns

Half dozen very chic styles in light and
medium weight. These are better than the
prices indicate.
A new dainty pattern in India linen with
lace insertion down the front .-. - - CSC
Linen finished material nicely embroidered
at pattern S 40
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Will be newly painted and papered for
tenant. JOHN WoODMANsEE.
Saturday was Miss Nina Olsen's ninth
birthday, and she celebrated the event
by entertaining number of her little
friends at an afternoon party.
Cures baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mama's sore throat,
grandma's lameness DIR. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil-the great household remedy.
j. e. Macy was pleasant caller at
this office Tuesday, and reports that
nearly all the farmers out along route
No.. 5, are dragging the roads this
spring.
When we cry Wolf we are ready to
show his tracks. We will sell as cheap
if not cheaper than you can send away
for your goods. Come and see us.
BOWsHER & BoWsHER.
For SALE OR RENT-A good 100 acre
farm also 200 acres of pasture, miles
northwest of Van Vert.
ACKERLY & SHIELDS,
Grand River, Iowa.
The supply of flower seeds which
county superintendent Ell HUTCHINSON
was distributing among the school
children, have been entirely exhausted
and no more can be obtained.
Bob Hagen, of Mercer county, Mo-,
was up between trains Thursday buying
a harness of the Bowshers. Jim has
waited on Bob when he was mere boy
working for his uncle in Princeton, Mo.
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We regret that on account of big
rush of advertising received at the last
minute, several columns of reading
matter must be omitted this week,
including some correspondence and
other communications, which will APP
pear next week.
Bowsher & Bowsher had the four
biggest days business in the history Of
their store in Leon, on Saturday, Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 81
to April 3. There was constant jam of
people loading goods on those days and
the entire force was all ready for night
to come on Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

E. B. Watson, who is connected with
the department of soils at the State
Agricultural College at Ames, spent
several days in this vicinity the latter
part of last week, looking after the ex-
perimental station which was establish
ed last year on the farm in Eden town
ship owned by Willard +. Stookey,
which he recently sold to Thomas
Guthrie. They are using six acres of
land on which were planted various
crops last year and arrangements were
made with Mr.. Guthrie to continue the
station.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

For SALE OR RENT-A good 100 acre
farm also 200 acres of pasture, miles
northwest of Van Vert.
ACKERLY & SHIELDS,
Grand River, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The Burlington railroad last week
went back to the old order of running
the freight train over the Grant City
branch only every other day instead Of
daily. The freight now runs west on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and
east on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day. There is great complaint among the
travelingmen and the people of Lamont,
Kellerton and Mt. Ayr, over the reduced
service
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

The supply of flower seeds which
county superintendent Eli Hutchinson
was distributing among the school
children, have been entirely exhausted
and no more can be obtained.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12

Bob Hagen, of Mercer county, Mo-,
was up between trains Thursday buying
a harness Of the Bowshers. Jim has
waited on Bob when he was mere boy
working for his uncle in Princeton, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-04-12
Hand Bags

White canvass hand bags in fiat effects are
the latest. Our assortment is very pretty
The kind that usually sell for 25c we price20c
The 75c kind at ..,... -. 49,. :. :. ... - CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22

Bertha, left for Kansas City Monda!
for a months visit.
Robert Gibson went TO Rock Island
Monday
James Bell was injured in the mine
just at quitting time Monday evening
He received a shot in his face and
down his throat He is getting along
well.
Miss Clara Mueller went TO Rock Is
land Thursday.
Engineer Parks entered on his du-
ties again Monday, after weeks rest
Eugene McAuliffe of Rock Island work
ed in his place.
Mrs. Branberg of Presumption visited
with her brother, c. e. Peterson from
Saturday till Monday.
Mrs Martin returned home Monday
from Rock Island after three days
visit with her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Robert Lee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22

o. F. hall last evening the Sir knights
were invited to partake of a sumptuous
feast proposed by the l.. o. 7. NJ. NJ.
hive, at the close of which an address
was delivered by Sir knight Fred w.
Stevens of Port Huron, Mich, general
organizer of the society.
Not counter room enough today to
show all of the big bargains in dress
goods at McCabe's. Tomorrow morn
ing promptly at O'Clock, every yard
every inch of these two big lots will
be brought forward. and at the same
prices, 8. 10, 90, and 40 cents per yard
will be closed out as fast as possible.
Today was historical. Tomorrow will
set a new mark as many more Will
hear the news.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22
IN THE SUBURBS.
HAM Met.

Hamlet, Feb 22.-Clarence SchriveI
went to Chicago Monday with stock.
Oscar BOyles of Marion, Iowa, spent
Friday night and Saturday with his
mother, Mrs. Lucinda Boyles and sis
ter, Miss Addie.
Several from Hamlet attended the
box social at Marston Saturday night.
Mrs Edwin Steelman of Rock Island
is visiting at the home of c. B. Hal
stead.
Mr. and Mrs. George Crabs, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cooke, and Miss Armenia
Crabs attended the funeral of William
Edgington in Reynolds Friday.
Riley Halstead visited Saturday
night and Sunday with George Taylor
and family of Sugar Grove.
Adam Fuhr delivered hogs in Rey-
holds Tuesday.
number of friends gave Mr.. and
Mrs. Valentine Fuhr surprise Satur-
day. 1t was their 25th wedding ami
versary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22
SON OF HARDESTY
SEES The REMAINS
Coroner Eckhart Receives Telegram
From Joseph Hardesty of Medary-
vile, Ind, Making Inquiry.

The son of w. H. Hardesty is in the
city to take charge of the affairs of his
father. He conferred with Billy Cat
ton and others, and interviewed Coro-
ner L. V. Eckhart and C. r. Wheelan,
the undertaken. On instructions from
Billy Cation the young man declined
to give his name either to an Argus
reporter or to Undertaken c. r.
Wheelan.
The remains, which were placed in
the vault at Chippiannock cemetery,
were readily identified as those of the
young mans father. The son resem-
bles his father i'll appearance. 1t has
not been decided whether the remains
will be buried here or taken to Cleve-
land for burial. Hardesty's family at
Cleveland consisted of his wife, the
son, and a daughter.
Coroner Eckhart today received a
telegram from Joseph Hardesty, of Me
daryville, Ind. asking for information
about the dead man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22

The publication of the facts in con
nection with the fate of unfortunate
w. H. Hardesty at the Hotel Harms
and the attendant disclosures relative
to the victims haunts in Rock Island
has, as was to be expected, stirred the
element into a terrible fury. Conse-
quently are heard all sorts of dire
threats of vengeance which seem to be
primarily directed at The Argus.
If there IS one thing this paper is,
and always has been. particularly
proud of, it is the enmity and hatred
of the gang that is now creating all
the commotion. and it cares not what
any member of it may think, say or do,
so far as The Argus is concerned. The
Argus, at least, a part of the public
will concede. has stood patiently its
share of the vilification,- SANDER and
abuse at the hands of the black hand
auxiliary of the gang. 1t has
been Indifferent to the onslaught
not only because it did not care to
stoop to dissertation with the unscrUpu-
lous. nor deem it necessary, but be-
cause it has not felt it incumbent upon
il to burden the public with those af-
fairs that most particularly affected it
as a newspaper This course it pro
poses TO continue to follow.
On the other hand, where facts and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22
SHERRARD.

Sherrard, Feb. 22.-Dr. Hardy of
Chicago stopped with DR.. Mannon over
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Emma Clark and daughter,
Grace. attended the HardyKinsey we'd
ding, four miles east of Sherrard.
Alec Mcneil had a narrow escape
in the mines Tuesday. While drilling
a shot out it exploded, but luckily he
was not much hurt
Rev. Arborgast and wife are the
proud parents of a baby boy who ar
rived last Thursday.
William Miller of Wanlock was shak-
ing hands with his old friends here
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lundquist OF
south of Cable visited Mrs. Lundquist
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson
Sunday. They intend to leave fol
their new home at Muskwego, S. ID.
about the first of March.
Miss Clara Masters returned home
Monday after 10 days visit with rel
ativeS and friends in Sheffield.
Mrs. Joseph Stevens and daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22
RAP AT NORTHCOTT
Former Governor Yates Says
Federal Attorney Keeps Gull
Iom's Headquarters.
TALKS TO SENATOR'S FRIENDS
Declares He Was Offered Post as Am
bassador to Mexico to Stay
Out of Race.

Carthage. ILL.,, Feb. 22.-Former Gov.
Yates yesterday exhibited faith in the
people in coming into Hancock county.
that always has been with the Gull
ON machine. and asking for republi-
can support for United States senator
at the primaries in April. He made
no mistake. The courthouse was
packed to suffocation, and many were
turned away.
The former governor arraigned the
federal machine in Illinois, which he
charged with arrogance and insolence,
with prostituting the supreme and fed
eral courts to perpetuate its existence,
and by seeking as a minority repre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22
GANG WHEN DISTURBED
DOES LOUD HOWLING

, circumstances develop in the round Of
everyday happenings, they will be re
corded with such attendant comment
as may be deemed proper, and under
no circumstances will The Argus be
deferred, baked Or bluffed by the
guilty whose ire may have been arous
ed. and who, although part and parcel
of an instrument of blackmail and de
bauchery, become, nevertheless, sud
denly indignant when their own per
sonality is involved. The Argus will
not be coerced into silence where
things develop the public ought to
know
And, responding to many entreaties
that have come in today urging The Ar
gus not TO permit itself to be drawn into
a controversy with blackguards, let it
be said that there has been no inten-
ton of deviating from past policy, and
while it may become necessary 10 pub
fish the news from time TO time,
and some other matters of
popular interest, The Argus, so far as
itself is concerned, will not burden the
public with defense in the face of those
who have made the subjects of their
assault worthy the badge of merit
1t is only those hit hard who howl
loud nov, as will be shown more forci-
bly, some day-for there is going TO be
an awakening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22

the expiration of terms of Office of eX-
listing directors of such companies on
the 18th day of November next; that
the annual meetings which would 9th
erwise be held at an earlier date
should be postponed to that time
Nominate Under Law.
In this way it will be possible for
lists of policy holders to be filed under
the statute for nominations to be made
and for policyholders to cast their
votes in person, by proxy or by mail.
All existing proxies should be declar-
ed void so no proxies should be voted
in such election other than those which
had been given under the statute with
in two months prior thereto
Under state Supervision.
The first election should be under
supervision of the superintendent of in
surance, who should be directed TO APP
point inspectors of election and see
that it is conducted according to law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-22

sentation of the republicans of Illinois
to control the politics of the state
Offered a Bribe.
The speaker charged that the office
of w. y. Northcott. federal attorney
at Springfield, was headquarters for
the CullOm machine, and that Cullom
literature was issued from the print
ing Office of c. p. Hitch, another office
Of the court. He charged that Senators
Cullom and Hopkins had stopped to
the level of ward politics in offering
him. in back room at Springfield,
the position of minister to Mexico, at
S17,500 a year, if he would not run for
governor