The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-22

scenery, ana pleasing SpeclaltleS. Such
is IA Thorn in Her Heart" At Van
Werden's opera house, Thursday even
ing, Nov. %.
John Chastain of this city left corn
was raised by his son Frank Chastain
has two big perfect ears, both being
over seven feet from the ground. The
corn was raised on ground that has
been in constant cultivation for more
than thirty years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Tatman, who
have been living at Springfield, Mo-, for
the past few years, have again become
residents of Leon, Mr.. Tatman having
accepted position as salesman in H. ].
Vogt & Co.'s grocery store. He is one
of the best clerks in the country, and
Leon citizens are glad to welcome Mr..
and Mrs. Tatman back to this city.
Relatives and friends in this city
have received announcement cards Of the
wedding Of Mr.. 4. J. Springer, a former
we'll known resident of this county to
Miss Edith L. Barrett, at Marion, Kas,
on Saturday, Nov. 18th. They will make
their home on the grooms farm in
Oklahoma just across the line from
Caldwell, Kas. Many friends in this
vicinity extend hearty congratulations
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Postmaster Stookey conducted
civil service examination in this city
last Saturday to fill the vacancy on one
of the rural routes out of Weldon
caused by the resignation of Archie
Irwin. There were three applicants for
the position, James |. Wade, James L..
Mcdowell and Will NJ. Mitchell, all of
Weldon. The examination papers have
been forwarded to Washington, where
they are marked, and the appointment
will follow.
Cal Hoffman came in Thursday morn
ing as soon as he found out the court
house proposition had carried. He
wore smile on his face that extended
from ear to ear. Cal had his horse
tied on the street Friday and got so in
terested talking about the election
that he forgot the horse entirely. How
ever his friends knowing the horse took
pity on him and carried him some feed.
then the photographer was called and
took picture, which will be on exibi-
tion in the new court house as soon as
it is finished. Grand River Local.
A new business house will open for
business in this city this week, being
the exclusive shoe store which will
be conducted in the Warner building,
opposite the postoftice by J. e. Albaugh,
who will commence business with an
entire new stock of men, women and
children's shoes. 1t has been wondered
for some time that some person did not
start an exclusive shoe store in this
city, and Mr.. Albaugh will no doubt do
splendid business. The stock will be
ready for the inspection of the public
by the time this paper reaches it's
readers, and Mr.. Albaugh most cordially
invites the good people of Decatur
county to call and see him and inspect
the exclusive shoe store.
"a Thorn in Her Heart the newest
of the society dramas is play brimful
of comedy, and heart-interest, it has a
plot that is as simple as it is ingenious,
and scenic environment that is second to
none. In fact the entire construction
shows master-hand at stage craft has
evolved it. The story is an interest
ing one, and deals with every day
people who use every day language.
There is no straining for effects, no i'm
possible situations, and no tawdry
climax-just good wholesome comedy
and action that is thrilling. There are
some of the brightest specialties known
to vaudeville introduced between the
acts during the action of the play. The
company has meet with nothing but
unparalleled success and unstinted
praise in every city visited.