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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

1t is stated that Capt. ]. D. Brown, of
Leon, will be candidate for the state
senate from the fifth district, which is
composed of Decatur, Ringgold and
Union counties. The district is now
represented by M. F. Stookey and it has
been the general expectation that he
would be a candidate for reelection,
his record having been an excellent one.
Capt. Brown is a man of great strength
in Decatur county. 1t is very prob
able, however, that neither he nor Sem
ator Stookey will be selected if both
are candidates, as one Of the other
counties would in this case present
some one who would get it's solid sup
port. There has been little or no talk
as to the senatorial situation in the
other counties and little interest will
probably be manifested for some time
to come. The primaries are nearly a
year in the future. Creston Advertiser,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

H. A. Gage, of the firm of Smith,
Wetherell & Gage, the Des Moines archi-
tects in charge of the construction of
the new court house, was in Leon last
Thursday, making an estimate of the
work done in order to make another
payment to Lauritzen Bros, the con-
tractors. He made an order to paw
them $4,601.27, which with previous
payments of $11,245.67 made a total of
SIS, S46.94, being SIS per cent of the
material and labor to date. This leaves
a balance yet due the contractors of
$50, 653.06. Mr.. John Lauritzen, of
Waterloo, one of the contractors, was in
Leon Monday inspecting the progress
Of the work, and expressed himself as
we'll pleased with the manner in which
foreman Peterson was getting along
with it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04
The Town Beautiful.

| The beginning of summer is a season
when the women of every village and
town IN the county may we'll organize
work for the preservation and creation
OF beauty. Streets, commons, school
yards, cemeteries, all need constant
care, and in many towns there are no
officials who are entrusted with this
duty. In fact, the men who work on
the roads too often destroy beauty
when they should protect it. Enlighten-
ed park commissioners now encourage
the growth of bushes and small trees
beside the highway at great expense;
but IN the country regions these very
bushes are cut away, with misdirected
zeal for making things tidy.
Ten women banded together into an
association for identifying and clean
ing the town can accomplish wonders.
There is certain village where such
a a, committee has wrought something
like miracle. They have put the side
walks in condition by picking off the
stones, cutting side drains, and keeping
the turf at the edge neatly clipped.
Waste-barrels have been set in diff
ferent parts of the village; they are
emptled twice week, and relieve the
"eiSoee VI CHe udUeIul, Wlnd-DlOWn
papers. The billboard nuisance has
been abated. The women have paint
ed in pleasant green an old covered
bridge, which had been disfgured with
advertisements for twenty years.
They have also set up well-drained
iron watering-trough, in place of an
unsanitary wooden one.
Finally, each of the ten women has
cultivated an attractive f1ower-garden
IN front of her own house, and taken
down the fence separating it from the
street. Thus at one stroke they have
forced the citizens to keep cows and
hens off the streets, and built up a
healthy emulation in lawns and gardens,
until in June the whole village literally
blossoms like the rose.-The Youths
Companion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The attention of our readers is called
to the big display advertisement of
WATSON & Boone, the leading furniture
dealers of Leon, who announce big
10 per cent reduction sale to continue
through the month of July. They have
leased the entire ground floor of the
big new brick block which VIM. Biggs
is building on north Main street, and
will occupy it as soon as completed
with their furniture store. In order to
save the expense of moving they are
offering ever thing in their store at
the reduced price and it is rare oppor-
tunity to secure furniture at cheap
prices. Call and see them and take a
look at their stock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

During the thunder storm Sunday eve
ming. the house on H. ]. Landis' farm six
miles northeast of Leon, was struck by
lightning and considerably damaged, the
chimney being demolished, plastering
torn off and the house badly shattered.
A dog which was under the house
was killed. The house was occupied by
Everett Martin and wife, and when
they saw the storm coming up became
alarmed and went to the home of a
neighbor, Ransom Pease, where they
took refuge in his cave. 1t was mar
row escape, and hereafter it will be
safe to say they will seek the shelter
Of a cave every time storm comes up,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

A number of the members of the Or
der of Eastern Star of Leon Chapter,
through an invitation from the Chapter
at Davis City attended picnic, Thurs
day June 9th. Members from Decatur
and Pleasanton also being present.
The Grand Valley Chapter Star Band
met the delegation at the depot, where
they formed in line and marched to the
beautiful picnic grounds, where the
rest of the members and the husbands
were in waiting. The tables we're
spread with good things to eat and no
one went away hungry. The guests de-
parted on the night train, and everyone
declaring they had the best time OF
their life. Surely Davis City Chapter
entertained royalty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

There seems to be lack of knowl-
edge on the part of some of the justices
of the peace in regard to their author
ity to hold inquests. The county coro-
mes is elected for this purpose, and it
is only i'll case the coroner is absent
from the county that a justice has
power to- sit as acting coroner. A
short time ago a brakeman was
killed at Weldon, and coroner Bowman
was never notified of the case at all
Justice L.G. Jamison proceeding to hold
the inquest. This is all wrong. When
ever there is death requiring an in.
quest the coroner should be notified, no
matter in what part of the county it
occurs. 1t is the coroner's duty to hold
inuuestS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04
Real Estate Transfers.

from June "a to July 3, 1907, as reported
by Stephen Varga.
Isaac Garlic to Oscar B. Tharp
lots in Lamont ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5O(
Isaac Cation to U. r. Perks lots in
5Ol
U. r. Perks to A. E. Finch lots in
LOT
E. w. Townsend to Charles and
George Bridger 100 acres in
John Truman to George r. Woodrum
lots in Lamont. ................. 50(
Stephen Short to Daniel Greenland
1876 acres in Long Creek. 700(
W. A. Spurrier to Jasper Baker 120
acres in Center. ...... 5000
George Trisler to Bert Stiles 40
acres in Garden Grove .. 240(
G. M. Axes to e. Housh and F. E.
Teale 80 acres in Center. 280(
G. NJ. Keller to G. M. Axes 80 acres
in Franklin ......... 2so(
Ella Garris to e. A. Lockwood lots
in Weldon 5000. ...... ........ 10l
Andrew Mccartney to q. r. Perks
lots in Leon. so
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

A jolly party of the Leon members of
the o. E. S. attended a picnic given by
the Davis City O. E. S. at that place on
last Thursday, and had very enjoyable
outing. In the party were: Mrs. w.
G. Stempel, Miss Charlotte Vogt, Mrs.
A. P. Olsen, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Farquhar
and daughter, Ruth, Mrs. Samuel Farqu-
har, Mrs. f. M. Cooler and daughter,
Mrs. Stephen Varga, Mrs. f. L. Conrey,
Mrs. f. G. Mullinnix, MIR. and Mrs. Ed
H. Alexander. Mrs. M. Woodland and
daughter, Miss Marian, Mrs. J. A. Nc
Intosh and H. L. Long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

In response to request that the
city put in cement crossings on all the
streets leading from the square to the
depot on the west side of Main street.
the council agreed to do so if the citi.
zens would raise SIS to help with the
work, as the city is short of funds for this
work. Capt. J. D. Brown took hold of
the matter and in short time had the
money raised, so the crossings will be
put in at once. Now if the property
owners will all put in cement walks it
will make great improvement for the
town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Mrs. 7. M. Riddle, wife of the we'll
known Woodland farmer, died at the
insane hospital at Clarinda last Wednes-
day night. Her remains were brought
to her old home on Thursday for
interment. Mrs. Riddle had been in
sane for number Of years, and was
but recently returned to the hospital
for treatment, having been paroled a
few months ago. The bereaved
husband has the sympathy Of many
friends in his bereavement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The electric light wires in Leen
suffered considerable Sunday evening
during the storm, the lightning striking
in several places. In north Leon the
lights in the residences of o. E. Hull
and Geo. W. Sears were put out of COM
mission by lightning coming in on the
wires, but in both instances the fuse or
lightning arresters burned out and pre-
vented any damage to the residences.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

At a meeting of the Decatur County
Mutual Telephone Co. held in this city
last Saturday, Mr.. E. ]. Horney, who
has been secretary and director since
the company was organized, rendered
his resignation both as secretary and
director. F. M. Gettinger, of Center
township, was elected secretary and
G. P. Beavers, of High Point, director to
fill the vacancies,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Have you seen the comet that is speed
ing through the heavens? 1t is said by
astronomers to be fast goer and is
making million miles minute
or less. You can see it with an opera
glass at three o'clock in the morning if
you hunt around long enough and have
some sort of idea of astronomy. It's
name is Doniel's comet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Claude W. Robinson, one of our
popular young druggists, left Monday
evening, telling his friends he was going
to Chicago on business, but we received
word by wireless rumor that he missed
connections and landed at Cincinnati,
where he spent the Fourth in company
with popular young lady who resides
in that city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Mrs. Mary Roberts and daughter Miss
Ollie returned Friday from Agency
where they had been for several weeks.
Mrs. Roberts while visiting her sister
at that place was taken ill with typhoid
pneumonia. and for several days was not
expected to recover, but she is now
rapidly regaining health and strength.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Leon will be a pretty quiet day On
the Fourth, many of our citizens max
ing preparations to celebrate at Lamont
and Decatur City, while many more will
enjoy picnics on Grand River. The
train service for those who want to go
TO Lamont, is splendid, and than too it
Will be the first time you can buy tick
cts for cents mile in Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The Leon base ball club was again de-
feated on the home grounds by the
Humeston team last Thursday in good
game, the score standing to 0 in favor
of Humeston. Leon had Hank DEMO,
of Lamont, in the box, and Kid Ander-
son, of Tingley, was in the box for Hum
eston. The Leon boys will play Lamont
at Lamont on the Fourth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

L. W. Clark met with painful acct
dent while working at the Clarinda
Poultry, Butter and Egg Co. plant last
Sunday. They were rushing the work
on the creamery plant, and Mr.. Clark
jumped down into pit and landed on
a heavy spike which penetrated his left
foot, going entirely through it. He has
quite sore foot, but it is doing as
we'll as could be expected,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

1t is reported new time card will
take effect on the Burlington road next
Sunday, some Of the passenger trains on
the main line which were recent
ly pulled off being put back. 1t is not
known whether there will be any
change on the branch lines reaching
this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Chautauqua will soon be here Have
you secured your Chautauqua
season tickets. If not better call at
The Reporter office at once and get
them. The season tickets for the entire
session cost but S1.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

G. o. Mckinley, who for several
months has been employed as foreman
of the Journal office, resigned his posi-
tion last week and with his wife and
son left Saturday for Lineville where
they will visit few days with relatives
before returning to their former home
in Colorado Springs. Colorado.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The board of supervisors met in adj
journed session Monday to make the
semi-annual settlement with county
treasurer Monroe, and transact some
other business. The settlement was
postponed on account of Chairman
Hacker being unable to be present on
account of sickness in his family, four
of his children being sick at the same
time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The regular monthly meeting of the
Leon Commercial Club will be held at
the club rooms on Friday evening Of
this week. Every member is requested
to be present as there are some very
important matters to be brought before
the club.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

II. E. Chase, of Des Moines, one of the
owners of the Leon Electric Light, Heat
and Power Co., spent few days in Leon
last week looking after the business
and figuring with the city council on
installing number of additional arch
lights for street lighting purposes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Mrs. G. A. Wood, who has been visit
ing for several weeks in this city at the
home of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. W. +.
Waight, left Wednesday for Osceola,
and from that city returned to her home
at Washington City, D. G. Her sisters,
Mrs. F. E. French and Mrs. J. C. Atz,
accompanied her as far as Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Rev. G. W. Reeder, recently of this
city, now pastor of the Baptist church
at Atwood, Kas., will deliver the Fourth
of July GRAFTON at a big M. W. A. cele-
bration at Achilles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

1t has been suggested that the Chau-
tauqua be held on the High School
grounds, and the suggestion seems to
meet with the approval of everyone. 1t
is convenient and well shaded, and nc
better place could be selected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

In mentioning the sale of the Clark
& McClelland grocery store last week
we inadvertently omitted to state that
the deal was negotiated by A. M. Pryor
who represented both buyer and seller
in the big transaction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Jesse Albee and c. c. Clark were ar
rested Monday and fined $500 and
costs each by Mayor Harvey for using
loud and profane language on the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

have 1000 bushels of corn for sale
at SOC per bushel, delivered at Leon,
and 700 bushels of oats at 40c per
bushel. C. M. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Clair Morgan, who went to Center
vile last week to take charge of a drug
store, returned Tuesday and will have
charge of Stempel's drug store for ten
days while Mr.. and Mrs. Stempel enjoy
their annual visit with relatives at Ft.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

You cam buy Chautauqua tickets
at The Reporter Office. Better get
them now while you can spare the
money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

For SALE-U. S. patent for wire
stretcher. Will trade for income prop
erty. A bargain for some one.
44-4t* CHAS. Fox, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

FoUND-A lady's black glove which
the owner can obtain by calling at The
Reporter Office and paying for this
n Jtice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Do you know it pays to have those
old walnut chairs re-upholstered? Call
1st door south of Hotel Leon and see
them before and after finished.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The Hotel Denison is being painted
up in fine shape and landlord Harp viii
make number of improvements at the
hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

For SALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health.
H7tf d. A, BRIGHT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The interior of W. c. Stempel s. Co.'s
drug store is being painted and fixed
up, and when completed they will have
one of the model store room in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

William Vaughn was fined $3.50 and
costs last week by Mayor Harvey for
intoxication.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Some of our correspondents must
have commenced celebrating early this
week, as we. failed to receive number
of their usual newsy letters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

LosT-At the picnic grounds at Cas-
ter's lake, silver fork. The finder is
requested to return to The Reporter
office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The rural mail carriers are granted
holiday on the Fourth SO they will
make no mail delivery on that day
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

If you are thinking of buying kodac
call and inspect the new line of the ex-
cellent small cameras at The CARRIER
Studio,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

G. w. B. M. meets with Mrs. J. NJ
Chastain OH Wednesday, July 10, 1907
Come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04
200 bushels of corn for sale at Bowshel
Z Bowsher's.

Barnum & Bailey's circus will exhibit
at Charlton on Monday September I'd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The Reporter is going to celebrate
the Fourth this year and the office will
be closed all day in order to allow our
employees to enjoy the holiday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Twill be absent from my Office until
Monday July 10Th, and will then be
ready to see all customers needing
dental work.
45-2t. DIR. r. G. MORRIS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

For SALE-A new top buggy. 1t is
one of the best and will be sold at a bar
gain price for cash or secured note.
O. r. HULL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

All members of the Christian church
are requested to be present at the
morning service, Sunday, July 7th, as
there is business of Importance to be
transacted. By order of Church Board.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Ludlow Irvine needs no introduction
to our trade. Come in and see before
you buy. H. A. WRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04
SHOE TALK

You want to buy shoes just as cheap
as you can, of course, but low price
doesn't always mean cheap; some low
priced shoes are the costlest.
You'll find plenty of $500, $3.50
and $500 shoes; all dealers have them.
1t isn't so much a question of what you
pay for your shoes as it is what you get
for your money; you want the best shoe
for the money.
For fifteen years we've studied the
question of good shoes; we have tried
many different makes and we are always
ready to get better goods if possible. Up
to the present time we have found no
shoes to compare in quality, style and
service with Sell shoes. And we make
a speciality of them. They are the best
shoes our money or yours can buy. We
want to show you some of these goods.
HURST BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Buy Mccormick mower and binder,
they are the best, longest life machine
on the market. BOwSHER & BowSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Write the Iowa Publishing Company
Davenport, Iowa, for road maps of every
county in the state at % cents each.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Upholstering Leather and pantasote
work specially. LIST door south of
Hotel Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Mattresses renovated and made to
order at LIST door south of Hotel Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Self fitting, ready to put in window
screen, at Farquhar Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04
MANY FIRES IN TOWN.
Did Little Damage and We're Really
Good Thing for Many People.

There were quite number of small
fires yesterday which were actually of
good deal of benefit to many people.
In the first place they helped the trade
of Bell & Robinson our popular druggists
as they sold the Wadsworth Bros
"Chicos' which were burned. Then
they benefited the smokers, for it is
benefit to any man to find cigar for DC.
that will give him more satisfaction
than 1Oc. cigars have before.
We might say truthfully that these
cigars were good thing for many
others, as nothing makes a man more
good natured than satisfactory smoke,
such as he always gets when he lights
"Chico."
Bell & Robinson have secured the 10
cal agency for Wadsworth Bros "Chi-
CO.'S and want all smokers to try them
and see that at last it is possible to get
real Havana cigar, we'll made, good
size, free smoker, delicious flavor, for
&c. Better try Chico on their rec
ommendation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

For SALE:-Plenty of good brick.
41-tf f. L. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

For Oklahoma real estate write or
call on G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. T.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Compo Rubber Roofing in 1, ? and 3
ply at Farquhar Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

DR.. G. A. Ayres, of Weldon, had pro-
fessional business in this city today.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The Leon postoffice will! be open on
the Fourth from a. m. to 2 D. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

See the new corrugated steel tanks
at H. A. Wright's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

No one ever takes real good look
at horrible example.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Buckwheat on sale at Bowsher 6,
Bowshers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

The more wind you find in faith the
less work it is doing in the world.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

When a girl says young man is
mean she really thinks him rather nice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

For SALE-1O00 bushels of corn at 50
cents. G.. M. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

For SALE My residence property on
east Commercial street, at a bargain.
Address me at 80 East Main street,
Stockton, California.
44-2t JOE L. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04
Always Safe

Yes, you are always safe when you
bring doctors Prescriptions to our
prescription department for filling
We use the finest, purest drugs and
medicines only.
The double checking system we use
insures absolute accuracy in COM
pounding. Every ingredient we put
into prescription is carefully checked
back SO that there can be no possibili-
ty Of error
1t makes no difference whose blank
the doctor writes the prescription on
bring it here to be absolutely safe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-04

Canton plows at Bowsher's. If
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-16

We are sorry to learn that 10 the
early afternoon Of last "Wednesday.
Mr.. Geo. #. Friday had his house on
Mrs. Logan's place. Opposite De-
Loache's Bluff. entirely destroyed by
lire, together with all OF his house
hold effects. Mrs. Friday tainted
with alarm, and had 1t not been for
the timely arrival Of 'neighnors she
nnd two small children would likely
have burned. A 1t Ia the family II
left destitute. and subscriptions arr
being circulated by friends for theil
benefit.