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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Snowden-Chase.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. N. L.
Chase on Wednesday evening of last
week occurred this marriage of their
daughter Katheryne to Mr.. Lon w.
Snowden. At the appointed hour the
musical strains pealed fourth in Mend
elssohn's wedding march rendered by
the groom's sister, Mrs. Ralph W. Chase,
during which the worthy young couple
entered the parlor aid took their place
under an artistic design consisting of a
large floral wedding bell draped in pink
and white. Rev. Joe Goodsell, pastor of
the NJ. E. church at Garden Grove, per-
formed the ceremony which united
them in holy wedlock. The guests, con-
sisting only of relatives and few inti-
mate friends, after extending con-
gratulations repaired to thes5 dining
room there doing justice to asumptuous
feast.
Many beautiful and useful presents
were received as a token Of the love
and high esteem in which the Young
couple are held.
The bride looked her loveiiest in her
wedding gown of pearl white silk.
The groom wore the conventional
black and looked as proud and happy as
man should who has won SO charming
a wife.
Mrs. Snowden is we'll known to
Garden Grove and vicinity. She is one
of our own girls having spent all her
life in our midst and is one whose sweet
grace and attractiveness have won her
large circle of friends.
Mr.. Snowden is one of the finest
young men in the country, sturdy
Industrious farmer of exemplary habits
and will make worthy husband to the
sweet young girl he has chosen.
The guests from distance were:
Mrs. Mary E. Cupp, of Colorado Springs,
Colo, aunt Of the groom, Mrs. NJ. l..
Dilly and daughter, Irene, of Pella,
Misses Josephine and Ruth Chase, of
Leon, and Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Greenlee,
of Corydon, la.
A reception was rendered to the new
ly married couple at the home of the
grooms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Snowden
on Thursday at which number of rela-
tives and friends were present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Terre Haute.

7 Albert Conner has moved his goods in
to the new company store and now
stands ready for all comers and goers.
Vira McGahuey visited with Mrs.
Butcher Tuesday.
r. NJ. Quick took the Monday after
noon train for Wan Vert to visit with
his uncle, Edward McGahuey.
Orvil Butcher is some better at this
writing. Lately he contracted a little
heart trouble, but we think with the
proper nursing it wild regain its proper
place in society again.
Leonard Mullin and Claude Butcher
had business in Davis City again Tues
day night.
The sale at Walter Osborn's was we'll
attended Monday and everything put
up brought good prices.
Thos. Butcher was elected director in
district No. 5, Burrell township. We
understand that Tom got every vote
which was cast, both on informal and
formal ballot. We also understand that
Tom was present.
Ned Miller, a highly esteemed young
man, of Terre Hauue, was defeated Mon
day for school director in district No 3.
1t was warm campaign and was fought
side and the progressives on the other.
by a majority of five votes so we are
sure to have one more year of good
schools here.
Mrs. America Gore Cornett visited in
these parts last week with her sisters,
Mrs. Fannie and Marguerite Miller.
Jim Butcher was in Lamont Tuesday.
S,,%L
sap started Tuesday, March 5th, for
Frontier county, Neb., to look at some
land. We think that when they return
then southern Iowa, Decatur county,
will look good to them.
Ike Brown went Monday to help to
settle up some estate in some part of
Nebraska so we were informed.
Miss Madge Wycoff was a caller at
G. p. Shaffner's Sunday.
Master Earl Carroll is working for
the Millsap Bros. this spring.
Roe Quick is thinking of going to st.
Joe, Mo-, in few days.
Dennis Slauter is now wearing the
smile on his face that won't come off,
all on account of a young lady which
the snow storm brought to make Den's
sad heart glad. Den says "she is a hum
dinger and worth "a hundred any time. y
John Mcdowell and wife were Deea-
tur callers Saturday.
Charley Shaffner had business at Davis
City Friday.
Pearl Quick returned home Sunday
from G. e. Creveling's where she has
been the past week.
The little Sutherlin boys, Frank and
Lyman, are now making their home with
their grandmother, aunt Margaret
Miller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Stephens-Garber.

March 10th, at the home of Mr.. and
and Mrs. l.. ID. CARRIER at s O'clock, oc-
Cured the marriage of their daughter,
Lucie V. to Clyde Stephens, both of
Center township, Rev. Sadie A. Gibbons
officiating. A unique little wedding
was arranged for, few relatives of
both bride and groom were present.
The groom is the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Stephens and is a very noble.
dutiful son, steady and courteous in the
discharge of his work, choosing for his
occupation OF farmer. Clyde is a
friendly and congenial fellow is highly
esteemed by all; a good Christian young
+fiiaff. sS 2
The bride is one Of Decatur county's
aimable, noble, virtuous young ladies.
A graduate of Leon High school and has
since been teaching, being very success
full in her work, closing her school on
the 1st day of March. Miss Lucie has
been a faithful organist at Crown
Chapel for the past five years and has
proved good worker in the cause of
her Savior.
This amiable young couple will settle
on farm near Van Vert in Long Creek
township with bright and happy fu-
ture before them.
Like the dainty Lilly of the Valley
was the brides attire and the we'll
dressed groom made fine appearance.
A number of beautiful presents were
given them. MIR. and Mrs. Stephens
have the good wishes of their many
friends for their welfare and happiness.
A sumptuous wedding supper was
served and the guests did justice to the
many good things that feast the inner
man, while the host and hostess did
their part far better and made it SO
pleasant for each one. A reception
was given in honor of the newly wedoed
couple at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
g. Stephens on Monday and The guests,
with the bride and groom were royalty
entertained. May success and prosper
ity both spiritual and temporal bless
their days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Pleasant Valley No 2.

Walter Trowbridge is so much better
that he was able to make trip to
Grand River last Friday.
Miss Ida Acton is considerable worse
and is growing weaker all the time.
Mrs. Sarah Wycoff, of Grand River,
came last Friday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Henry Brammer.
Isaac Poland and wife were visiting
at Grand River last Saturday.
Miss Mary Brammer has taken a po-
sition in Arthur Evans store at Grand
River.
Allen Pence has been on the sick list
the past week.
James Boles has been visiting his Sis
ter, Mrs. Isaac Foland.
H. L. Brammer, w. f. Wadsworth and
Henry Immersion are busy getting up
their summers wood.
Charles Acton will work this season
for Elba Shoemaker.
J. A. Brammer is among the sick this
week.
Sidney Walters has rented Covington
& Conwell's livery barn and will run it
in addition to his own.
Arthur Evans and wife, of Grand
River, visited over Sunday with Mrs.
Lavina Jimmerson.
Greenland, Overholtzer and Kicker
were all taking in hogs at Grand River
last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
THE HOLY CITY.
Best Attraction OF the Season En-.
joyed by an Extremely Large
Audience.

'The Holy City," as produced by the
company here Christmas night, was a
theatrical treat. The characters of
John the Baptist, King Herod, Andrew
the disciple, PLATE, and Marcus the
young Roman were especially we'll in
terpreted, and too much praise cannot
be given the character of Salome as
portrayed by Miss May Stewart.
1t is seldom indeed show of the high
order of the one here last night visits
Huron, as was attested by the enormous,
crowd in attendance. The scenery was
beautiful, the crucifixion and ascension
of the Saviour being depicted in start
ling true-to-life manner. The char
acter Of Capus, around whose subtle
Vaccinations the plot of the great story
is written, was especially we'll inter-
preted by an able actor.
Mr.. Daum showed a keen business
insight when he secured Gordon &
Benefits great play for Christmas
night, as it was thoroughly in keeping
with the spirit of the day and served as
a fitting climax to an exceptionally
Merry Christmas. Huron, IS. d. Herald
Democrat. Van Werden's opera house
April 5th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
New Court Cases.

W. L. Barry VS.. Il. E. Wallace, sheriff.
Action is commenced to enjoin the
sheriff from selling plaintiffs property
to satisfy Judgment for 5000 alleging
that said judgment was secured in
another county and the court had no
jurisdiction and also that the property
lived upon is occupied as a homestead.
Marion Woodland attorney for plaintiff.
j. I. Mercer VS.. Perry P. Orfield and
Mrs. r. E. Ashburn. Suit is commenced
to partition and divide the estate of Mrs.
Lucinda j. Ortield among the legal heirs.
j. w. Harvey & Son and G. w. Hoffman
attorneys for plaintiff.
Daisy Smith VS.. James Smith. The
parties were married December 25, 1905,
and livedss together until January u,
1907, when the defendant, without
cause abandoned her and their child
which was born Sept. 81, 1906.
Plaintiff asks for S75 temporary alimony
and that she be allowed $15 per month
for her support and the support of
the tchild. Geo. W. Baker attorney for
plaintiff.
Leora Jay VS.. James H. Jay, alias Fred
H. Day. The parties were married in
Harrison county, Mo-, Nov. 8, 1879 and
lived together until 1888 when he de-
serted her. She asks for decree of di-
vorce on the grounds of desertion. Ed.
| III. Sharp attorney for plaintiff. 10; -
William Woodland VS.. John N. Law
renee, ct al. Suit is brought to fore
close mortgage on the brick hotel
property on the north side of the square
at Leon, Iowa, given to secure a note
for S3,40O dated April s, 1902, due in
five years. Marion Woodland attorney
for plaintiff.
G. A. McKern VS.. Ernest McCleary
and wife. Plaintiff sues to recover S12O
as commission earned by him in Sc
curing purchaser for farm owned by
McCleary which was sold to Sherman
Simpson. G. W. Hoffman and Ed. Fl.
Sharp attorneyflfor plaintiff.
N. Il. Case VS.. o. D. Rousseau ct al.
Suit is brought to foreclose mortgage
on the southwest quarter of the south
west quarter of section and the west
half OF the northwest quarter of sec
tion 8, township 68, range 27, Decatur
county Iowa, given to secure note for
| 81 ,545. w. Wagner attorney for plant
i iff.
Miller & Spellerberger VS.. John
Fittro. Suit is brought on two notes
and an account on which there is now
due the sum of $115.43 and writ of at.
tachment is asked against his property
to secure the claim. Geo. w. Baker at
torney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
On. IOWA, THURSDAY. MARCH Il. 1907.

spent Sunday afternoon with Zona and
Grace McGahuey.
Ray McGahuey called at Perry Scott's
Sunday.
Rob Euritt called at NJ. E. Money
smiths Sunday.
G. NJ. McGahuey went to Beaconsfleld
Monday.
School election was held Monday %,
NJ, at the Hill for the purpose of choos-
ing q director.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Hickman were
kelierton callers Tuesday.
Jesse Wion called at j. Fl. Payton's
Tuesday.
u Mabel, Dimple, De rwent and Lua
Akers returned from short visit with
nd Mrs. A. Nj. Hickman Friday.
Walter. Venn is delivering corn to j..
III. Payto ON.
Mabel Bradley visited over Sunday
with her friend, Maude Payton.
+ j. II. Payton and sons delived hogs at
Kelierton Saturday.
G. Bedell was buying hogs in this vi
Ecinity Saturday.
/ NJ. E. Moneysmith and wife were
Kellerton callers Saturday afternoon.
+ Several from near the Hill attended
the box supper at Corn Stalk college
Friday night. All reported fine time.
Jesse Wion called on his father, H.
tWiOn one day this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
MORE NEWSY LETTERS
Another Batch of Splendid Items
Crowded Off Regular Page by
Advertising This Week.
Van Vert.

Art Hax went to Mitchellville Satur-
day for visit with friends.
Mary Kelley, of Beacons0eld, was in
this city Tuesday between trains.
Mrs. Tiggart, of Weldon, visited Tues
day with her mother, Mrs. Mote.
Mrs. j. f. Thompson returned Friday
from Grand River where she had been
visiting her daughters Miss Media, who
is compositor in the Grand River Local
office.
Lloyd and Wayne Matheny, Mabel
Fry and Leva Crane attended the band
concert at Weldon Friday night.
Mr.. Ackerley, of Grand River, was
in this city Saturday.
Fannie Blair, Mabel Waters and Mrs.
F. P. Reed came Friday from Garden
Grove for visit with their parents
in this city.
Miss Foland, Of Grand River, came
Friday for visit with her grandmother,
Mrs. Edwards.
Azel Beck returned Friday to her
home at Grand River after visiting
several days with her brother, Vern
Beck, and wife.
Ray Young was in Grand River Thurs
day evening on business.
Clarence Wilson returned Saturday
from Des Moines, where he had been
being doctored.
Earl Britton came Saturday from OF
tumwa for visit with relatives.
Mrs. VIM. Gardner, of Weldon, passed
through this city Friday enroute for
Osceola for visit with relatives.
Dulla Fuller and Bessie Knight went
to Grand River Saturday for visit
with Mrs. Chas. Grimm and Miss Media
Thompson.
Ernest Jones returned Saturday from
New Virginia where he had been visit
ing friends. He was accompanied home
by Erwin strohn, WIG will visit few
days with relatives.
Jennie Gould made business trip
to Des Moines Thursday.
Cliff Belding returned Saturday from
Des Moines where he had been on busi-
ness.
Rev. Ragon, of Des Moines, filled his
regular appointment at the Christian
church Sunday morning and evening.
Perry Miner and Elba Strong went to
Grand River Saturday for q visit with
friends.
Mrs. Jim Farrens and baby returned
Monday from Des Moines where she
had been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Emma Estey.
Miss Ena Traupel left Monday for
Creston where she is taking ear treat
ment.
Miss Gertie Walker inade.a business
trip to Osceola Monday.
Earl Britton went to Grand River
Monday for visit with friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Town Caucuses Friday Evening.

Next Monday is city election and ar
rangements have been made for holding
the various ward caucuses on Friday
evening, as we'll as a general caucus
following them to nominate candidate
for assessor. Mayor Harvey and the
other city officials hold over another
year, there being one councilman to
elect from each ward and the assessor
from the city at large. The ward eau
cuses will be held at o'clock, as fol-
lows:
First Ward Evans building on east
side of square.
Second Ward AT the pumping station
on Commercial street.
Third Ward-At 7. w. Ballew's lumber
Office.
The general city caucus to nominate
candidate for assessor will be held at
the Evans building at s o'clock.
The councilmen whose terms expire
this spring are ]. w. Wasson in the first,
E. e. Bell in the second and DIR. o. w.
Foxworthy in the third.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Weldon.

Mrs. Harry McAlister was in Osceola,
Saturday.
L Mrs. NJ. S. McVey returned home
Thursday having spent the winter with
relatives in California and her daughter,
jim Missouri.
4 MIR. and Mrs. Mark Shaw, of Des
iMoines, arrived here Monday, to visit
the iatter's sister, Mrs j. f. Stevens.
Z The Mesdames Lowe visited relatives
in Osceola, part of last week.
I IL. B. Gardner, of Corydon, visited
relatives here last week.
I A large crowd attended the band
concert here last Friday evening.
Fifty dollars was the amount made up
for the benefit of the band. The mem
bers are very grateful for this.
On next Sunday evening the chorus
Of the M. E. church will give sacred
concert, in the church and by invitation
the members o: the Christian church
will attend. Consequently there will
not be any preaching services at the
Christian church..
+. E. Adams and wife visited over
Sunday with relatives at Corydon.
cat the Village Post Office" at the
Christian church Monday evening,
March IS.
Prof. and Mrs. Mc1ntosh went to Leon,
Friday to visit relatives. The Prof. re-
turned Saturday, but Mrs. Mcintosh
and baby, remained for a longer visit.
G. A. Luce has purchased the Claud
Wood vacant lots on the east side of
Main street. and will erect brick
building this spring. He has bought
the old church building at Green Bay,
and will use the bricks in his new
building, which is to be hardware
and implement store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Baptist Church Services.

Preaching next Lords day at II a. M,
and 7:3O p. m. Special meetings begin
soon. -Four were baptized at the close
of the morning service last Lords day.
Our congregations are increasing, the
Sunday school is doing nicely. Come
and worship with us we will do the
good for God hath spoken good concern
ing Isreal. j. A. ARMSTRONG, pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
For Sale.

l will offer for sale at great bargain
100 acres of land, 81 miles north of Davis
City. The farm is known as the J. p.
Hunt farm. Good laying land, black
hazel soil, splendid improvements. If
taken by the 25th Of March will sell it
for $500 per acre. Call CA B. r.
Stattler on the farm or write Chas. F.
Powelson, Winfield, Iowa, administrator
of the estate. 27-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14

In the treatment of piles it becomes
necessary to have the remedy put up in
such a form that it can be applied to
the parts affected. Man Zan Pile rene
dy is incased in collapsible tube with
nozzle attached. 1t cannot help but
reach the spot. Relieves blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles. so
cents with nozzel guaranteed. Try it.
w. G.. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14

Mrs. Roy Hall came down from Van
Vert Friday and will visit few days
at the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cass Sales, south of town, Mr..
Hall left Saturday morning in company
with his father, Ed. Hall and several
cars Of stock for Tolar, New Mexico,
where they will make their future home
on big ranch. Their families will
follow them next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14

The REPORTERS suggestion made last
week that Leon organize Commercial
Club seems to have struck a popular
chord, Judging from the number who
have spoken to us about it and it is
probable that steps will be taken at
once to form such an organization.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14

Mrs. G. NJ. Keller went to Corydon
Friday and brought her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Nettie Hart home with her Satur-
day. Mrs. Hart has been very sick for
some time and will make an extended
visit in this city at the home of her
brother, Mr.. Keller.
w. r. Ellinwood, manager of the Leon
Telephone Co., returned last Thursday
from visit with relatives at Akron,
Ohio. He also visited at Garrettsville, his
boyhood home, but says he found only
one person there who he knew so his
visit there was rather short.
Miss Coral Sanford, of Garden Grove,
was Leon visitor last Thursday. A
few days before she broke sewing
machine needle off in her thumb and
came to consult DR.. Layton in regard to
it. He used his X-Ray machine, but
was unable to locate the piece which
was imbedded in the bone.
@. L. Rudibaugh and j. G. Flora, two
OF the best farmers in the Davis CITY
vicinity, We're Leon visitors last Thurs-
day, coming up to leave nearly four
hundred dollars with the county treas
urer as their contribution to the county
revenue in the way of taxes, and en-
joying social visit with their many
friends in this city. ass
r. B. Drake and family, Of Hamilton
township, departed last Thursday for
Broken Bow, Neb., where they will.
make their future home, in the hope
that the change of climate will prove
beneficial to Mrs. brakes health.
Many friends here are sorry to see
them leave, but trust they will soon
make friends in their new home.
For Catarrh, let me send you free,
just to prove merit, Trial size Boy Of
DR.. Shops Catarrh Remedy. 1t is a
snow white, creamy, healing antiseptic
balm that gives instant relief to Cat
arrah of the throat. Make the free
test and see. Address DR.. Shoop, Ra-
cine, Wis. Large jars 50c. Sold by Il.
P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Battle Hill.

John Moneysmith was Sunday visitor
at home.
Glenn and Lorn Scott and All, Aldus,
Lew and Charles Payton called on John
and Willie Smith Sunday forenoon.
Lizzie Hickman and Mabel Akers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
License to Wed.
School Election.

The Leon school election was very
quiet affair Monday, there being but
one ticket in the field with V. r. Nc
Ginnis and L. P. Sigler as the candi-
dates for directors. Only 81 votes were
ca aSt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Notice..

All members of the Christian church
are specially requested to be present at
morning services Sunday, March 18th,
as we have matter of Importance to dis
cuss. E. NJ. RONIINE, pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Methodist Notes.

Revival meetings continue with in
creasing interest. Rev. A. B. Whittier,
of Mt. Ayr, is giving very acceptable
service this week. All are cordially
| invited
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Jurors for March Court.

District court convenes in this city
on Monday, March 18th Judge Towne,
presiding. Trial jurors were drawn last
week but unless the attorneys in the
cases to be tried make some kind of an
agreement there will be trouble over
securing a jury as at least one member
of the jury drawn served last year on
the election board and under the law
he is barred from serving on jury
The following is list Of the jurors
drawn:
Frank Sales, Eden.
O. Barnes, Bloomington.
]. f. IIagan, New Buda.
w. Akers, Decatur.
Dennis Daughton, Center.
Sam Briner, Grand River.
j. r. Bullard, Grand River.
S. j. Grogan, Woodland.
Henry Bright, Leon.
E. E. Little, Hamilton.
W. E. Lee, New Buda.
VIM. Miller, Decatur.
Fay Osborn, Morgan.
Joe Dale, Eden.
e. E. Emily, Richland.
Henry Bradfield, Leon.
L. J. Frink, Fayette.
A. +. Radnish, Burrell.
O. V. Pease, Center.
Marion Brammer, Richland.
r. M. Millsap, Burrell.
James NJ. Lillard, Garden Grove.
L. o. Bradley, Fayette.
Robert Francy, New Buda.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14

The above cut is taken from photo
of Jake Funk, who is AZ years old and
without doubt one of The hardest work
ers in the state. A few years ago he
went to work for Rue Stone and stayed
two years there and with Jake's work
ing and Rue's judgment he was groomed
up SO that Jake started for himself with
a little old pony and now he has accumn-
lated quite start, having full equip
ment OF all the up-to-date farm inple-
ments that Bowsher & Bowsher are on
the alert to find. The neighbors said he
could not plant corn in his field on ac-
count of the many stumps but the Edge
Drop Planter did the work. Jacob has
been lucky in one respect, that is, he
gets with good men who appreciate
mans good work. He now farms on one
Of George w. Wadsworth's farlns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14

A good Hall safe, fine Office desk,
also one show case. horses for sale.
BowSHER & BoWsHER.