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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
w. d. Moore

was born in New Orleans December 25,
1929, died at his daughters, Mrs. f. G.
Peck in Osceola, Iowa, September %,
1907. He was the son of William and
Mary (Hooper) Moore. The father a
Virginian by birth, and the mother a
native of Boston, Mass. The father
died of yellow fever in New Orleans in
1882, and after his death the widowed
mother removed with her family to
Washington D. G. OF their children our
subject was the youngest. He was
reared in Washington and became
familiar with the faces of many of the
leading men of the nation. He was mar
married in that city to Miss Catharine
]. Klinehouse May 81, 1849. He was
the father of ten children seven of them
survive him. He was member of the
Decatur lodge l. o. O. F. In his relig-
:ious views he was spiritualist. The
funeral services was held in the Deca-
tur NJ. Z. church on Thursday Septem-
Der rs. The sermon was preached by
Rev. Lockwood and Rev. Garrett, OF
Osceola, the remains was then taken
charge of by the l. o. o. f. lodge and
laid to rest in the Decatur cemetery
where large concourse of brothers
and friends assembled to pay respect
to his memory. REV. S. LOCKWOOD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
A New Firm.

VIM. Crichton & Son finished invoic-
ing the B. w. Keller & Co., hardware
stock and took possession last Friday
morning. They will continue the bust
ness in the same location and will
carry one of the best and largest stocks
of hardware, stoves and tinware found
in southern Iowa. The Crichtons have
resided in this county for number of
years and both are we'll known to many
of our people. They have purchased
residence property on east Commercial
street and will become permanent citi-
zens of Leon. We bespeak for them a
continuance of the splendid business
built up by Keeler & Co., and they will
endeavor to secure share of the trade
in their line by courteous and fair treat
ment to all their customers. Drop in
and see them, and assist in welcoming
them to our growing city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
LEON SCHOOL COLUMN
EDITORS HIMENA HOFFMAN.
ROLAND ALLBAUGH.
God helps them that helps themselves.

"To accept defeat like man is the
next best thing to winning yictory.n
Mrs. Lindsey went to Kansas CITY on
business last Wednesday. Miss Athena
Crawford took charge of her room
during her absence.
The monthly report cards will be
given out as soon as school resumes
again. Parents are requested to look
them over carefully and sign them. If
they are not satisfactory, talk the
matter over with the teacher.
The south school has had several
visitors from the north school during
the vacation.
The Prof. is in receipt of a letter from
Robert Warner, asking for his grades
for the years '05 and '06, as he intended
graduating from High School this year,
and will need them when his credits
are counted. Robert will be remem-
bered by the members of the High
School as he made many friends while
here.
The teacher and pupils have been en-
joying vacation since last Thursday
as the boiler is being reset and repaired.
We hope it will be in working order
soon as an extended vacation is not
needed.
The Seniors were entertained last
Friday evening by Prof. and Mrs.
Voelker. The evening was spent in
games and guessing contests and Miss
Himena Hoffman carried off the prize.
Refreshments were served and the
guests departed at late hour after
enjoying very pleasant evening.
Parents and others should consider it
a duty to get acquainted with the
teachers and encourage them by show
ing an interest in their work.
Do not condemn the teacher without
a fair hearing. This is accorded to
even the worst criminal. There are
usually two sides to story.
The Leon High School foot ball team
went to Lamont Saturday to play
game with the High School team of
that place. The weather was fine and
large crowd was out to witness the
game. The game was interesting and
some fine plays were made, but the
Lamont boys were too heavy for our
boys and consequently won by score
OF n to O. We expect return game
week from Saturday and would like to
see good attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Morgan.

Mrs. A. B. McClaren visited her
mother, Mrs. S. J. Cozad Wednesday.
Ed. Mcdowell and family visited rel
atives at Davis City Sunday.
Sam Woolsey, of Lineville, is assist
ing Merit Cozad with his work.
Mrs. Eunice Dale, of Monroe, visited
relatives and friends in this vicinity
the past week.
M. L. Dale aud Delbert Cozad had
business at Leon Thursday.
Ike Moon and family spent Sunday at
Melvin Coins.
John Barrett and family were Leon
visitors Saturday.
z. T. Newcomer took dinner at M. l.
Dale's Saturday.
Mart Davis spent Friday night with
his brother Sherm.
Merit Cozad had business at Blockley
Sunday.
Mike Griffin and Merit Cozad shipped
cattle from Pleasanton Monday.
Jim Cozad and wife, of Decatur City
visited over Sunday with his mother
Mrs. S. j. Cozad.
Grace Garner entertained quite T;
number of her young friends Saturday
evening; everyone reported fine time
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Shook Jones.

Married, Wednesday, Sept. 25th. at the
Baptist parsonage by Rev. Jas. A..
Armstrong, pastor of the Leon Baptist
church, Mr.. Forest Shook and Miss
Mary E. Jones, both of Grand River,
Iowa. Miss Dena Jones acted as brides
maid and Mr.. Leonard Poland as grooms-
man. Mr.. Shook is a young man of
promise, Industrious and good moral
character, and universally respected by
all who know him, and is worthy the
charming bride he has chosen for a
companion through life. Mrs. Shook
is a young and beautiful lady always
pleasant, highly accomplished and will
make worthy and deserving wife.
Both these young people richly merit
the sincere congratulations SO generally
bestowed upon them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
IT'S SEED CORN WEEK
Prof. Holden Says this is the Week
that Seed Corn Should be Sc
IeCted to get the Sest Beed.

Seed corn week will be observed by
the farmers Of Iowa during the first week
in October and for the guidance Of
those who are interested in keeping up
the high standard Of perfection gained
in this state Prof. P. G.. Holden of Ames,
offers some timely suggestions. Mr..
Holden states in this connections:
If every ear of corn that is to be used
for seed in Iowa next year could be
harvested this fall not later than Oct.
and hung up where it would dry out
thoroughly before the freezing nights
of October, November and December
have weakened or killed it, it would
add millions of dollars to the wealth of
Iowa.
Do not wait until the time of husking
to save the occasional good ear. Much
Of the seed planted in the spring is bad
not because it was not cared for during
the winter, but because it was selected
as the corn was husked and had already
been killed or weakened by freezing.
Twelve to fifteen ears will plant an
acre. Can we afford to leave these
ears in the field and to husk the corn
during November and risk having them
killed or weakened by freezing?
Let us go into the best and earliest
planted fields and select we'll matured
ears from the most vigorous stalks,
strip off their husks, tie them in strings
of fifteen to twenty ears each, and hang
them in the attic at once where the
circulation of air is good and protec-
tion is had from the freezing nights of
October, November and December. On
the 100000 Iowa farms an average of
about forty-fve acres is devoted to the
corn, and while seven bushels of good
seed is sufficient to plant this, let us
abundantly provide ourselves and save
two or three times this amount SO as to
have plenty to select from next spring
and so that we may furnish some to less
fortunate neighbors who may have
failed to save their seed.
Remember it takes only about doz-
en- ears to plant an acre. Can we
afford not to give each year special care?
What is done must be done now.
We ask for the cooperation of every
citizen of Iowa in the general observ-
ance of seed corn week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
A Visit to Illinois.

On my arrival at Monee, Will county,
Illinois, at noon Sept. IS. was inform
ed that one of my most highly esteemed
friends had passed over the cold and
silent river Of death the same morning
at six o'clock. 1t seemed strange
providence indeed, that l should be
there only to pay the last tribute Of
respect to one of the most amiable
christian characters. had lived with
her parents when a small boy, and we
attended school in a log house at Coon
Grove. If space would permit, it
would be a pleasure to write more fully,
but would say that her husband ten
grown children and friends who do not
mourn the loss as those who have no
hope of seeing her again, because they
are all christians. This family lives on
a fine farm two miles from Monee.
They showed me every kindness of
their hospitable home, where l was
welcome most of my time while visiting
in and near the village, for which they
have my thanks. 1 was most kindly
invited to stop over night and take
dinner and other meals with a friend in
Monee. We attended our first school
in sod house together with four others
in 1850. He is about the only one left
to know who played with us upon the
green SO many years ago.
l met the 4th Illinois Cavalry Associa-
tion in Chicago Sept. u, at McCoys
hotel, and twenty one of US had re-
union. 1t was the first time some of us
had met since we were discharged in
the fall of 1854. A veteran in K ansas
too feeble to travel sent his daughter
as his substitute. Her father introduc-
ed her by letter, which limited at her
talents, so our president called on her
several times to make speeches which
she did eloquently in the most patriotic
style to the delight of all present.
She was elected honorary vice president
of her fathers company. Several COM
rades had their wives with them and our
chaplain said that his was speaker OF
the house and limited that the president
should call on her for prayer which he
did at the close of our meeting in the
place of her husband and prayed to the
satisfaction of all and we believe accept.
able to God. Then we shook hands and
started for our homes feeling that we
had had an enjoyable and profitable
time, returning home Saturday Sept. %.
CYRUS SMITH,
Company K, 4th Ill. Cav. Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
A Wholesome Performance.

A large audience greeted the East
Lynne Co. at the opera house Friday
evening and listened to splendid
presentation Of the popular play. The
company is we'll selected one and
each member interpreted the charac-
ters assigned them in most creditable
manner. The leading lady, Miss Shirl ey
Nelson, appeared in the dual role of
Lady Isabel and Madam Vine, and gave
a most excellent portrayal of the two
parts, Dora Everett Moses, as Barbara
Hare, displayed excellent dramatic
talent in this thankless part. All to-
gether the performance was one of the
most satisfactory given in the opera
house in long time. Stockton
Enquirer. At Van Werden's opera
house Oct 8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
MORE NEWSY LETTERS
Another Batch of Splendid Items
Crowded Off Regular Page by
Advertising This Week.
Grand River.

DR.. Wards next dates at Grand River
are October to u.
Mr.. and Mrs. William DaugAton had
business in Grand River Saturday.
Miss Eta Mcconnell departed for
Leon Friday where she will teach school.
Her many friends wish her success with
her school.
Grace Brown and George Chick went
to Osceola Saturday and returned home
Monday.
Protracted meeting will commence at
the Baptist church Sunday night by
Rev. Scott Jones.
Roy Haines is assisting Curt Boyd
with his work.
Robert Brammer is on the sick list
but is some better at this writing.
Will Kelley had business in Grand
River between trains Saturday.
A large crowd attended the party at
Charley Beck's Saturday night and all
report fine time.
Miss Florence Baker spent Sunday
with Iva Mcconnell.
Tod Ackerly entertained a large
crowd Saturday night with the phono-
graph.
Lloyd Woods and Lester Stubbs had
business in Grand River Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davidson spent
Sunday with Joe Davinson's.
George Beck, of New Mexico, left for
Des Moines Saturday to visit his sister,
Mrs. G. d. Riggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Beck came through
Grand River Friday from where they
have been visiting Mrs. Beck's sister,
Mrs. Lew Armstrong.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Mcconnell and
little Merl spent Sunday with the form
er's parents. a
Homer Buell. had business in Grand
River Saturday. ssssssss,e f.,
Little Fern Baker who had her limb
broken is improving very nicely.
Louie Beck assisted Mrs. Branaman
with her housework last week.
Edna Hudson is assisting Mrs. Gale
with her housework this week.
Guy Morgan had business in Grand
River Sunday.
Mrs. Fullerton spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. ]. Binning.
F. P. Mcconnell departed for Creston
Monday to visit his son Clay.
Pearle Dale departed for Leon Sunday.
Forest Snooks and Miss Mary Jones
were married at Leon one day last week.
Their many friends join in wishing them
long and happy life.
Sammie Covington and Opal Lee re-
turned from Skidmore, Mo, Friday where
they have been visiting the formers
sister, Mrs. Armstrong.
Polly Baker is on the sick list.
Mrs. f. F. johnson is better at this
writing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Pleasant Valley.

Mrs. George Virden and son Lewis
returned home last Friday from Mo-
weaqua, Ills.
Mrs. Adam Zika and daughter Leila
called on Mrs. George Virden one day
last week.
Mrs. Earnest Robb and daughter
Mary were Decatur callers Saturday.
William Virdcn was visiting with
Chester Pullen Saturday.
Mrs. John Mcdowell has returned
home from Kansas, where she has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edwin
Attebury.
Levi and Rollie Virden were Decatur
callers Saturday night.
James Young and family were Decatur
callers Saturday.
Mrs. Earnest Robb and daughter
Mary called on Mrs. Adam Zika Sunday
Lewis and Rollie Virden were visiting
with Ray and Burr Robb Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
A Business Change.

Lloyd Conrey last week purchased
the exclusive shoe store owned by J. r.
Albaugh in the Warner block and will
continue the business. Mr.. Albaugh
had been in business for year and had
built up nice business but has de-
cided to engage in farming. Mr.. Con-
rey for several years was employed with
Bentley & Olmstead, wholesale shoe.
dealers in Des Moines, and is thorough
ly familiar with the shoe business. He
will continue to carry an up-to-date
line of shoes and expects to increase
the stock. He is an energetic and
hustling young man who will do a
good business and we welcome him as
one of Icons businessmen. He will be
pleased to have all his old friends cal
on him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
They We're Good Melons.

Some time ago our old friend Noah
Warnstaff, a former we'll known resident
of this county, now residing at Vinita,
Ind. Ty.. wrote us he was going to send
us watermelon to show what they
could raise down there. And he kept
his word for the other day the express
man brought us box containing what
we think were two mighty good melons.
At least they ought to be for there
was $500 express charges on them,
and one of the melons was broken, SO
we decided to let the express company
keep the other one, and will take
Noahs word for it that they are fine
favored.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
MoRTUARY.
Dot Rumley

Dot Rumley, daughter of Sherman
and Zetta Rumley, was born July 8th
1880, near Decatur City, Iowa. She
lived there till she was ten years OF age,
and then moved with her parents and
brother to Leon, Iowa.
She graduated from the Leon High
School with the class of 1905, at the
age of Ia years. She died Sept. 20,
1907, at the age of II years, 2 months
and 21 days.
She was girl Of bright mind and
sweet affectionate disposition loved
her home and friends with moro than
ordinary fervor, and she was an especial
fayorite of large circle offriends.
She bore her long illness with great
patience and her falling asleep was as
gentle and peaceful, as had been her
life.
Her parents with rare devotion and
self-sacrifice, did all in their power to-
ward the restoration of her health.
More than year ago they took her to
sanitarium at Fort Dodge where she
were spent at Kansas City taking treat
ment. And during the past summer
her mother started west with her, GO
ing as far as McCook, Neb., where they
remained two weeks, then in compliance
remained three months, then two weeks
with Dots wishes, she brought her
back and with sad hearts the fond
parents and brother watched and
waited for the end.
She will be greatly missed in the
home and by large circle of relatives
and friends.
The funeral was held from the home
Monday, Sept. 80, at p. IN. conducted
by Rev. j. L. Boyd, pastor of the NJ. E.
church, of Leon. Though the day was
rainy yet very large company gathered
to show their love and sympathy for
the sorrow stricken family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Sarah L. pltman

formerly of Leon but later of Wellston,
Oklahoma, died at her home in Wellston
Sept. % after the brief illness of only a
week. The direct cause of her death
was inflammation Of the stomach, but she
had been in poor health since the death
of her husband, the late Ed K. Pitman.
She was born in Williamsport, Ind, Sept.
%, 1884, and moved to Decatur county,
Iowa, in the year 1916. She Joined the
Christian church at an early age and
from that date to the time of her death
led devoted christian life.
She was married to Samuel L. Osborn
in March 1856, and to this union four
children were born all of whom survive
her, being ]. w. Osborn, of this place,
Matte Creger. of Wellston, Okla, Mary
@. Newcomer, of Alexander, Kas., and
William G. Osborn, of Cedarvale, Kas.
Her husband enlisted in the civil war
and died while in the army.
\, On December 8, 1891, she was united
IN marriage to Ed. K. Pitman, of this
place, and survived him only about five
years. She was kind and loving wife
and an affectionate mother and SCENE
to think her mission Oil earth was to
Tighten the burdens of others and en-
courage, and speak words of cheer and
comfort, to those whose burdens seemed
greater than they could bear. In sick
ness she was ministering angel and
was always found at the bedside of a
sick friend, as truly becomes a good
christian, and this she considered her
sacred duty through life till her spirit
winged its flight to the eternal realms
above.
The funeral services were conducted
at her home by Rev. Cloud and the re-
mains were laid to rest in the Rossville
cemetery to await the morning of the
great resurrection.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Dr.. Bert B. Bruce on Trial at St. Joe.

The trial of Dr.Bert Bruce, who is we'll
known in this city, is in progress this
week at ST. Joe. He is charged with
the murder of his father-in-law, Ernest
]. Geisler, an Indictment charging him
with the murder of his brother-in-law,
James S. Self, having been dismissed.
Bruce's defense is that if Geisler was
poisoned it was through the use of i'm
pure drugs and denies that he admin
istered any poison to him. The case
will probably go to the jury Friday, and
Bruce's attorneys express confidence
that he will be acquitted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
kilgore.


Jack Mcdaniel was Leon caller one
day last week.
B. R. Robson and daughter Naomi
were Leon callers Saturday.
Jack Robson had business at Dave
Robison's Friday.
Mrs. ]. N. Still and daughter Angie
and Mrs. VIM. Hubbard spent one day
last week at Jack McDaniel's.
Dennis Hill was in this vicinity Sat
urday.
Miss Agnes Campbell is staying with
her brother, James Campbell.
Clyde Marvin and wife had business
at Leon Saturday.
George Moore and family and r. E.
Cozad spent Sunday at Robert Dun
hams.
VIM. Robson, wife and daughter Sar-
ah spent Sunday at B. B. Robisons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

Strawberries in October. What do
you think of that? We have them
right here in Decatur county. Tuesday
John Archer, of east Leon brought us
sample of ripe berries plucked from his
strawberry bed. He was fixing up the
bed for winter when he found several
ripe berries and quite a number of
green ones. Will the time come when
we will have second crop of straw
berries here?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
School Report.

Report of Crown school for the
month ending September 9th, 1907.
No. enrolled, IS; average daily attend
ance, IA; average cost of tuition per
month, $2.14 2-7. Those neither absent
nor tardy: Raymond Goodman, Marie
Goodman. CLAIR G. LONG, teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Baptist Church.

Next Lords day at II a. m. Mrs. Arm
strong will conduct the service. Even
ing preaching by the pastor. Covenant
meeting next Saturday IL a. m. Preach
ing next Lords day at II a. m. Hickory
Grove school house at p. m.
JAS. A. ARMSTRONG.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Methodist Notes,

The first quarterly meeting will be
held next Saturday evening and Sunday
morning, Rev. Miller, D. d. the presid-
ing Elder will have charge. The pastor
will preach Sunday evening. All other
services at the usual hour. All are
cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

The Burlington Replating Co. will be
here Saturday, Oct. 5th, to demonstrate
their method of silver plating to the
public for one week. Don't fail to look
over your old tableware for an oppor-
tunity OF the kind is seldom offered
in this size town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Is James Harvey Married?

Ray Layton and wife, James Harvey
and wife and Miss Ethel Cruickshank,
of Leon, came up in an automobile Sun
day afternoon and visited short time
at the ]. w. Ryan home. Miss Myrtle
Ryan returned to Leon with them
HumeStOn Era
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

An adjourned meeting of the City
Federation will be held in the assembly
room of the library, Monday evening,
Oct. 7th, at o'clock. All club ladies
are requested to be present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

v. R. McGinnis left Tuesday on a
business trip to Corydon and Seymour,
having been employed to assist in the
prosecution of Leroy Ware, the default
ing cashier of the Seymour bank which
failed several months ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

Pasture and hay for sale at Kingston.
Inquire of j. Hamilton at Leon, or
Wilson on the farm at Kingston. 8-1t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
License to Wed.

Forest Shook, Grand River. 10
Mary e. Jones, Grand River 20
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

Van Werden permits no one to sell
wall paper any cheaper than he does.
Look our store over it may pay you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

LosT-An Eastern Star pin. Return
to Reporter office and receive reward.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-04
Heroic TreatIne nf.

In these days, when child study Is
4 hobby, ridden long and hard, it is
interesting to read of the nerve-train-
ing which fell to the lot of the Quaker
authoress, Amelia Opie, in 1869 and
after. The modern mother would
shrink with horror from some of the
methods used on the sensitive child. but
N this case it resulted in splendid stuff.
Mrs. Opie is quoted in book on
Quaker Worthless"
I was a creature of fears, tears and
screams. My first terror was of black
beetles, then of frogs, skeletons, black
men and madmen.
NV mother made me take a beetle
IN NV hand and hold it. AS her word
was law. I obeyed, but with awful
shrinking. 1 gradually became accus-
toned to it, and was frequently told
10 take one up and put it out of harms
way. I soon overcame that terror.
was made to hold frogs in my
hands. and was taught to nurse a skele-
ton as l would a doll. L acquired the
love of the African race by hearing
Of its wrongs, and 1 became an eager
advocate Of emancipation. Mother
compelled me to listen TO her kindly
converse with two poor old lunatics,
and I grew to pity them instead Of
fearing them.