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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Prof. ]. Nj. Pierce, who has been at
the head of the Leon schools for the
past three years, has been elected as
principal of the Mt. Aver public schools
at a salary of S1,100 per year. He has
also been rendered the principalship of
the Monlton schools at the same salary.
He has not yet fully decided which
place he will accept, but will probably
go to Mt. Ayr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

The Decatur County Farmers Mutual
Telephone Co., will shortly have their
new city exchange in operation in the
Warner block. They have secured the
services of Mrs. Dodge Sears as oper-
ator, and she will do light housekeeping
and attend to the exchange day and
night. This new telephone company is
adding many new phones to their line
each week and when the new exchange
is installed they will be in shape to
handle all business in up-to-date style
with the very best of equipment, the
city exchange being installed by the
Iowa Telephone Co., WEIGH will give
the subscribers direct connection with
the Iowa long distance lines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Friends in this city have received
cards announcing the wedding Of Miss
Jeanette P. Ensley to Mr.. John S.
Conover, at Armour, S. D., on April oath.
The bride is a former we'll known
young lady Of this city who graduated
from the Leon High School with the
class of 1889. She removed to Armour
several years ago with her parents, and
has been one of the most successful
school teachers of that city. The
groom is wealthy farmer and stockman.
They will make their home on his fine
farm two miles west Of Armour. Many
friends of the bride in this city extend
congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

The Ladies of the Christian church
will serve dinner and supper today in
the basement of the Christian church.
You get a fine dinner or supper for %
cents. Eat with the ladies'.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Last Saturday, Roy, the seven year
old son of William Bright, who lives
northeast Of Leon was playing around
the business end of mule when the
pesky critter kicked him in the face in
flicting bad wound. The little fellow
was brought to this city and the
physician who dressed his injury took
several stitches in his face.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Come to the farmer that has the Can
ton cushion spring spring lift Riding
Cultivator one of the tools that makes
farm life worth living. If you buy
cushion spring cultivator you will
have what will please you. Only at
Rowsher & BowSher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Mrs. G. w. Carmean has been enjoy
ing the company of her two brothers,
Mr.. j. E. Evans of Bisbee Ariz., and Mr.,
Lyman Evans, of Memphis, Tenn, the
past week. Her mother, Mrs. j. ].
Evans, of Leon came over last Wednes-
day and joined her sons and her
daughter for few days visit with them
all together. 1t has been happy oc-
casion for all concerned.-Albia Repub-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

There was general rain all over the
state Tuesday, and this county did not
miss it,, In Leon the gauge showed that
LOS inches of rain fell and as nearly all
the farmers have their corn planted the
prospects for splendid corn crop is
very flattering.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

A big scandal broke out last week
which did not get into the papers, altho
everybody knew of it. Old Winter was
caught sitting in the lap of Spring.
The worst of it was the usually coy
maiden, with circlet of dandelions on
her ankles, threw off her chaplet of
cherry blossoms and never screamed or
endeavored to push the old fellow off,
but rather courted his caresses. She's
naughty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

The Leon and Lamont base ball teams
will play the first game of the season in
this city on Thursday afternoon at the
Warner base ball park. Admission 25cts
and a good game promised.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

FoUND--Several weeks ago in east
Leon, lady's black fur collarette,
which the owner can obtain by calling
at The Reporter office and paying for
this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

A force of Burlington carpenters
were in Leon last week rebuilding the
passenger platform and also built a six
teen foot addition to the freight plat
form of the depot. The railroad bust
ness has increased at this station SO
that they needed more platform room.
What they really need is new passen-
ger depot and then they could use the
old depot for freight house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

John Epperly was fined $500 and
costs by Mayor Harvey the past week
for disorderly conduct, and VIM. Pettis
was fined $1,000 and costs for intoxica-
tion. Warrants are out for other parties
but they have not yet been arrested.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Lou Scheller, the we'll known horse
man of Kellertor, was operated on in
this city last Thursday by DR.. J. w.
Greenman for ptragium of one of his
eyes, the operation being entirely sue
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23
Leon, Iowa, May 20, 1907.

LeOH, IOWA, May 70, I3UI.
We, the undersigned merchants of
Leon, Iowa, hereby agree to sell six
loaves of bread for % cents, on account
of the advance in the price Of flour.
j. r. CoNREY & Son,
CLARK & MCCLELLAND,
f. NJ. CoDER,
]. A. CASTER,
HARRY j. NOGT & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

M. A. Gammill, the well known real
estate man of this city and Gus finch,
editor of the Davis City Lariat, tried to
settle dispute at Davis City last Fri
day with their fists. No serious damage
resulted to either in the encounter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Our stock of wall paper is still in very
good shape to make selections from. All
shades, designs and prices. Come early
and get your choice. w. G. Stempel &
%
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

The members of the Presbyterian
church gave public reception in honor
OF Rev. W. b. kunz, their new pastor, at
the church on Tuesday evening, and
many OF our citizens availed themselves
OF the opportunity to meet Rev. Kunz
and family. Refreshments consisting
OF ice cream, cake and coffee were serv-
ed and an enjoyable evening was spent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Hon. Thos. Teale and Judge J. w,
Harvey returned today from a weeks
fishing. trip to Lake Okoboji and had
several days of excellent sport. They
broughta big box of fish home with
them, The Reporter editor being
among the list of favored friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Rev. Father Murphy, of Chicago, con-
Quoted services at the Woodland Catho-
lie church last Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Whether it's the dry spring, possibly
prosperity, or some other reason, there
is in Iowa today an epidemic of "clean-
ing up never before witnessed. We
have long expected and been accus-
toned to see in the larger towns COM
menable pride in keeping the streets,
lawns and parks Gin apple pie ORDER"
but this year, the small towns have
caught the fever, and the unsightly
rubbish that accumulates during the
winter has been cleaned up and is out
of sight. Cement walks, now so COM
mon every where, are factor in this to
be praised reform. An old dilapidated
sidewalk in front of the house was in
harmony with an ash-pile on the side.
Then too, the fence in town now is be-
coming uncommon, and made catch-all
for all the floating rubbish the wind
could carry. So the factors of pros
perity, removed fences, and cement
walks, together, have changed the
appearance of the small towns in Iowa,
very much for the better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Get your wall paper, paints, oils,
varnishes, brushes, etc.. from W. c.
Stempel & Co., agents for the celebrated
Lincoln A. P. paint. Islands this eli
mate best"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Try Canton spring cushion. cult
vator. Everybody likes them that has
used them. Our cultivators please.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Miss Athena Crawford, of this city,
was last week reelected as primary
teacher of the Redding public schools
for next year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Coulter & Clark's dog and pony show
exhibited in this city Tuesday evening.
They arrived from Davis City in the
morning but on account of the heavy
rain made no attempt to give an after
noon performance. There was good
crowd in attendance at the evening per-
Torrance and it was certainly splendid
clean exhibition. They have goodly
number of fine ponies, all highly trained,
and the dogs they carry are good ones.
While the show is not so large as Gentry
Bros, they have just as good show and
everybody was more than pleased with
it. A feature of the evening perform
ance was the christening of baby
Shetland pony, which was born on the
show grounds in this city Tuesday after
noon, the little mite of horse flesh being
named Miss Leon in honor of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Enter Hurst Bros. "Hen race" and
win ticket to the great Leon Chatau-
qua. You can't lose and you may win.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

DIR. 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, 1907-05-23
Roofing at Bowsher & Bowsher's.

The best washing machine on earth
this moment. The quick and easy;loo
at it and see Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23
Canton plows at Bowsher's.

Get in line with Deere No. 8, the
best planter made. III. A. WRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Most complete stock of wall paper in
the county at w. G. Stempel & Co.'s,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

See the new Lift riding cultivator at
II. A. Wright's before you buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Five room house to rent. See J. 7
Harris. 37tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Self fitting, ready to put in window
screen, at Farquhar Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

WANTED-A first-class baker at once
at the Empire Bakery, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

If you need a good pump or windmill
see W. Fl. Filical, one door west of
Hansell's. 2I-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Our Fire Department has organized a
running team of 16 good men for the
Creston Tournament, July 4 and 5.
Miles Spargur was chosen captain and
he is training them for the prize.
Creston aims to outdo Shenandoah's
tournament of year ago. Our fire boys
feel that as Creston came here in a
strong force last year we must return
the compliment, and SO Capt. Spargur
and his team ought to have the backing
OF the town. Shenandoah Sentinel-Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Thomas Anderson, travelling solicit
tor for the Ferd Helm Brewing company
OF Kansas City, was tried before Mayor
Brown last Friday afternoon for taking
orders within the corporate limits with
out license, such actions being constru-
ed by the mayor the same as peddling
and necessarily requiring license,
something that Mr.. Anderson deemed
superfluous. County attorney G. W.
Baker prosecuted the case and Marion
Woodland appeared for the defendant.
Mr.. Woodland contended that solicitor
was not peddler and cited numerous
authorities to maintain his contention.
However, Mr.. Woodlands able effort
was entirely wasted, the mayor ruling
that Mr.. Anderson would have to cough
up $50 to satisfy outraged Justice and
an additional five plunks to pay for the
bother. Anderson appealed the case
Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-23

Friday evening a trio of young boys
got in their work cutting number of
awning ropes, Bell & Robinson, w. A.
Alexander, B. w. Keller & Co., Kraft
Clothing Co., and j. Hoffhines being the
sufferers. The boys have been located
and the proper officials are now con
sidering the case, which comes under
the head of malicious mischief. The
loss OF the ropes amounts to several
dollars, and there was also danger of
breaking the plate glass windows, as
there was nothing to hold the awnings.
Such acts should be severely dealt with
and the boys will probably receive
lesson which they will not soon forget.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Will Not Be a Candidate for the Re.
publican Nomination.

Washington, d. c., Dec 11.-Presi-
lent Roosevelt will not be a candi-
late for a third term All doubt on
his point was tonight dispelled by
the authoritative statement from the
White House that Mr. Roosevelt still
ldheres to the declaration of renunci-
alton made on the night of election
three years ago. In the statement is
sued tonight, President Roosevelt
says he has not changed and shall not
change from the decision communi-
Gated to the American people in 1904
II appears that President Roosevelt
has been waiting the call for the re-
publican convention to afford the
proper opportunity for making his po-
;ition clear and unmistakable, thus
eaving the field clear for Fairbanks.
Taft, Cannon, Knox, Foraker and
other declared or receptive candi-
dates for the republican nomination.
The presidents statement follows:
In view of the issuance of the call
for the republican national conven-
lion, the president makes the follow
'ng statement:
"On the night after the last election
Z made the following announcement:
I am deeply sensible of the honor
lone me by the American people in
thus expressing their confidence in
what I have done and tried to do.
appreciate to the full the solemn re-
sponsibility this confidence imposes
on me. and / shall do all that is in
my power not 10 forfeit It. On the
lth of March next ! shall have served
hree and a half years, and this three
md a half years constitute my first
term. The wise custom which limits
he presidency to two terms regards
the substance and not the form. and
under no circumstances will be a
candidate for or accept another nomi-
nation.
have not changed and shall not
hange the decision thus announced"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
HOUSED COTTON FIRE.
The Farmers Union Warehouse at
Taylor Consumed Last Night.

Taylor. Texas, Dec. 11.-Between 8
and o'clock this evening the district
Farmers Union warehouse in this
city. together with its contents OF
2.iOO bales of cotton, was totally de-
stroyed by fire.
The building was valued at $4,000,
and was insured.
The loss OF cotton. approximately
S144. 900. with the exception Of prob
ably one hundred bales, is covered by
blanket insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown
as almost the entire interior OF the
building was in flames when the
alarm was given.
Several hundred bales Of cotton in
the yard outside were saved.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
DECEMBER 12 IN HISTORY.

1614-The Dutch erected a block
house near the present site OF
Albany, n. Y.
1745-John Jay, American statesman,
born. Died May II, 1929.
1776-Continent congress adjourned
to Baltimore, on the approach
of the British.
1791-Birth ofs Archduchess Maria
Lousia, second wife of Napo-
leon.
lS11-American ship Essex captured
British packet Motion, with
S55,O00 on board
1S29-John Lansing, chancellor of
New York, who opposed the
Federal constitution, died. Born
January 80, 1854.
1S3O-National republican party, at
Baltimore, nominated Henry
Clay for president
1S49-Sir NJ. Isabard Brunei, engineer
of the Thames tunnel, died.
1S59-victoria Bridge, Montreal, was
opened.
1S66-Oaks Colliery disaster in Eng
land, with loss of $50 lives.
1S76-Wade Hampton declared cover
nor of South Carolina.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
BENEFIT FOR ACTRESS.
Broadway Theatre, New York, Filled
This Afternoon-5enefit Per-
Torrance For Mrs. Rankin.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE old Broad
way Theatre never held a more inter
ested and sympathetic audience than
filled the playhouse this afternoon at
the benefit performance given for
Mrs. Mckee Rankin, the old-time ac-
tress whose appearance with her hus-
band in The Danites" and other pop
ular playes was familiar to all play
goers of a generation ago. a score or
more of the prominent players now
appearing in New York volunteered
their services for the benefit. while
numerous others on tour sent their
checks for substantial amounts to as
sist the once-popular actress, whose
latter years have not been strewn
with roses.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

The Houston Post Of Wednesday
had a timely editorial on gossiping
and slandering, both as applied to
business interests and personal char.
acter The meanest competitor on
earth, and the one deserving of least
respect, is the one that goes about try
ing to knock the other fellow. When
a business concern has to depend on
weakening its opponents to boost its
own fortune It is undeserving Of pa
tronage or ordinary respect And
what applies in the business world
much more applies as to personal
SANDER. The person who wilfully
ISLANDERS the good name OF another is
guilty of crime worse than murder,
and such people should be outlawed
.hg al1l-zfecent minded people.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

The International Typographical
Union has started another splendid
movement in this country, that Of es.
tablishing schools of instruction for
young men who want to learn the
printing trade The union has long
realized the necessity Of equipping
young men with better knowledge
of the business, that it can offer bet
ter men to the employers. This is a
good work and should result in i'm
proving the service.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

The reader is advised to read the
advertising columns of the Herald
before starting on the Christmas buy.
ing business. The firms using these
columns from day to day represent
the very best of the local business
concerns, and the buyer is assured
that the local houses are offering as
good opportunities as can be found
anywhere where first quality goods
are offered. Patronize the man who
asks for your business.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
BARNES MUSIC co.

l. c.; J. X. Hockridge, o. G.; trustees.
c. o. Lauman, John Ormond and r.
a. Mcdowell; DR.. E. B. Parsons,
physician.
This lodge is growing, and is in a
very prosperous condition.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
A Cordial Invitation
Is extended
ALL SOUTHERNERS
TO visit
The JELL-O Booth
at the
Jamestown Exposition

located in Food Products Building at en-
tince to Horticultural Court
We have provided a spacious Rest Room
especially for your convenience, where you
my meet friends, write letters. read your
favorite magazine, ETC., etc.
Our demonstrators will be glad 10 serve
you with JELB-O, the dainty dessert, and
Cream made from JELI,-O ICE CREAM
! vder, free, and explain how easily they
Car be prepared for tie table.
1te L...--ee Pure Food Co.. LIE Roy, n. Y.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
EAGLES Elect Officers.

Last evening the local Eagles elect
ed officers as follows:
a. c. Opperman. president: Franz,
Lacy, vice president; L. Marshman.
chaplain: W. c. Kendall. secretary.
T. NJ. Haynes. treasurer; A. +. Cox,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
Curiosity Appeased.

notice you are prematurely
bald" observed the inquisitive passen-
ger2"
4 lost it by doing so much butting
into other peoples affairs" answer
ed the other passenger-ChicagO Tri.
hume.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

The show business has been knock
ed into smithereens this season, and
it is reported that more than three
thousand actor folks are idle in New
York city, having dirfted there after
being stranded over the country. Sew
eral Palestine bookings have gone to
the bad, the shows having either gone
busted or been called in.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
OLD HICKORY CHIPS.

CBy Our Wise MANI
In issuing bonds for currency in
time of peace, Mr.. Roosevelt has
proved that he is not above purloin-
ing one article Of Grover Cleveland's
wardrobe.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

Put on your Santa Claus shoes and
walk about. A little later the stores
are going to be jammed with late
shoppers and you will find it very
hard to get just what you want Buy
now and avoid the crush just before
Christmas. Besides making shopping
easy on yourself you will save the
clerks and merchants much hard
work and worry.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

1t is stated the railroad company
will again pay in checks. If it does it
is going to be hard on both the labor
er and the merchant. This plan last
month caused a great deal of dissat-
isfaction, and then the town was bet
ter able to cash the checks. A storm
of protest may be expected if checks
are employed this pay day.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

The Herald favors a law that will
compel companies and corporations
employing large numbers of men to
pay for labor in cash. 1t is wrong for
such concerns to issue checks that
are difficult Of getting cashed, and
that in some instances have to be dis
counted.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

The Texas court of civil appeals
has sustained the lower court that as
sessed the big fine against the Waters
Pierce Oil company. This is another
feather in the cap of the attorney gen.
eral. 1t looks very much like David
son was hitting the bulls eye about
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

Senator Jeff Davis has arrived in
the senate, and he made the old men,
bers sit down while he told them
what new member thought of things
in general and of some things in par
ticular. Davis is radical but he
usually says about the right thing
about the right people.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
Eiahts seheduIed For Toniaht.

Joe Thomas VS.. Young Ketchell. at
San Francisco.
Frank Carsey VS.. Mugsy Shoels, at
Pueblo, Colo.
Kid Lucas VS. Shine Reed at James
vile, Wis.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12
PALESTINE, TEXAS, DECEMBER IL, 1907.

tine printers should do the printing
used by the Palestine business hous-
es, banks and wholesale people.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

It is now proposed to make Wash
ington a prohibition town, but as con
gress governs it it will be necessary
to repeal the law about having private
lockers in the capitol.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

Governor Coe |. Crawford of South
Dakota has formally announced his
candidacy for the office of United
States senator, to succeed Senator
Kittedge, whose term will expire in
March, 1909.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

There is no stronger champion of
the policy of keeping Palestine money
in Palestine than the Herald. 1t is a
principle this paper believes in every
day in the year, and if all people
would adhere to such practice this
would be better town in many ways.
The Herald even believes that Pales-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-12-12

Plans for the establishment of
democratic daily paper in Indianapo.
lis are under way. The party has
been without an organ in the Indiana
capital since the demise of the old
Sentinel some years ago.