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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

Aside from rubbing salt into the raw
sores Of Names Democratic leaders.
Dr. CrOckett's much heralded book
sThe Plunderer" does not seem to
have made the expected (hit. Speaking
of it from a literary standpoint the
unpreiudiced editor of the Oxford
Democrat says, "No one would be
guilty. of calling the book a novel, and
rhetorically. dramatically and typo
graphically it is an incoherent night
mare"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

Only two Maine men in the party go.
those are Engineer Wardwell and Ross
G. Marvin, both of Bucksport where
Pcary'S ship was built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

A real automobile on Bar Harbor's
streets ut last! 1t will be made a test
case and the result will be watched
with wide interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

There are now four young Indians
from OldtOwn in the famous school at
Carlisle, and an agent of the school
who is now in this State says that
several more are going there this
fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

Only three weeks to the first of the
big fairs, that at Bangor which opens
August n for four days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

The Simpson meetings have begun
at Old Orchard. Leave your jewelry
and watches at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

There were about 800 on the special
OLD Home train which passed across
Maine Tuesday bearing Massachusetts
people to the scenes of their youth in
Washington county. The following
towns in Eastern Maine are planning
to entertain the visitors: Cherryfield
Harrington Columbia Falls, Jonesboro,
Whitncyville. Machias, East Machias
Marion, Dennysville, Pembroke. Perry.
PASSPORT, Charlotte, Midtown and
Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-07

There is lot of black hay being
pitched off in Maine barns this sum-
mer and by no means all of it has yet
been stored away.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Mrs. S. e. Wilson.

Josephine Bellur Wilson was born in
Decatur Co., Iowa, April 7, 1867, and
died at her home in Leon, Iowa, Oct. 13,
1907, at the age Of 40 years, months
and 6 days. Her early life was spent in
the county where she was born. On Dec.
18, 1887, she was united in marriage to
S. E. Wilson. To this union two children
were born. They are Opal May and
Frederick, who with the bereaved hus-
band and her aged mother and six Sis
ters and two brothers survive her. Her
sickness had been long and her suffering
great. The family went west, hoping
that her health might be restored, but
she was not benefited. Last December
they returned to Iowa, making their
home in Leon. Since then she has
steadily declined. On the bright Sab
bath morning death came as the mes
senger of deliverance and her suffering
ceased. To her sisters and those in
attendance, she expressed hope for
the future and her willingness to die.
To the bereaved family, the heartfelt
sympathies of the community are e4-
tended. May the Grace and Comfort Of
the Holy Spirit be richly given to each
sorrowing one. The funeral was held
at the residence Tuesday afternoon at
2 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. j. L. Boyd,
pastor of the Leon M. E. chnrch, inter-
ment being in the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE
Miss Lorene LeaChman Struck on
the Head while at School and
Rendered Unconscious.

What came near being fatal acci-
dent occurred at the Beavers school
house in Woodland township last Friday.
Miss Amy Benefiel of this city is the
teacher of the school and during the
noon hour the pupils were playing in
the school yard the teacher and all of
the pupils except Miss Lorene Leach
man, the sixteen year old daughter OF
S. d. Leachman were on the south side
Of the building. Miss Leachman was
running on the north side when she was
seen to fall, having been struck on the
side of the head with stick, presum-
ably thrown by some one Of the scholars.
The blow was severe one and render
ed the girl unconscious, in which con-
dition she remained for more than two
hours. Miss Benefiel attempted to re-
vive her and sent for DR.. Coontz, of
Woodland, who came and rendered the
necessary medical attention. Miss
Leachman although having very sore
head, is now recovering from the acci-
dent, but the physician says that had
the stick struck her an inch lower it
would undoubtedly have killed her, as
it was thrown with great force. Who
threw the stick is not known as all Of
the pupils were engaged in play and
did not notice anyone throwing until
they saw Miss Leachman fall to the
ground and all have denied that they
caused the accident.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Ran Away from County Farm.

On Sunday of last week Davie Wood
and another imbecile inmate of the
county farm, known as "Molly, the un-
known" ran away from the county farm
and were not found till the following
Saturday morning. The woman who
accompanied Davie was found near
Davis City when she was about six or
seven years of age, about twenty.six
years ago, and being unable to tell her
name or where she came from was sent
to the county farm, where she has
since been an inmate. Steward Shira
as soon as their absence was noted
started to hunt them, and had several
parties assisting him, but no trace Of
them could be found until Saturday
morning when John Smith who lives
about two and half miles southwest Of
the county farm saw them slipping out
of his barn. He induced them to go to
the house and get some breakfast and
detained them there until Mr.. Shira
could be notified and they were taken
back. They refused to tell where they
had been staying or how they had Sc
cured food during the six days they
were away, but will be closely watched
in the future 3. l--. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
FIRE COMPANY STRIKES
The Leon Fire Company Resigns in
Body Because Council will not
Pay for Attendance at Fires.

For several months there has been
dissatisfaction among the members Of
the Leon Fire Co., over the refusal Of
the city council to pass an ordinance
paying the members for attendance at
fires, and after meeting several times
with the council and being unable to
arrive at an agreement matters were
brought to head last Wednesday even
ing when the fire company held meet
ing and resigned in a body and appoint
ed committee to wait on the council
and deliver their keys. A meeting of
the company's committee and commit
tee from the council was held Friday
evening and a temporary truce was ar
ranged, the old company agreeing to
continue to act until Friday of this
week. A meeting of the business men
and property owners has been called to
meet at the Mayors office Thursday
evening to discuss the matter and de-
eide whether another volunteer COM
pany shall be organized or the old COM
pany shall be paid for their services.
The fire company asks that the members
be allowed the sum of $1.50 for atten-
dance at each fire and $1.O0 when re-
spending to a false alarm, but agreeing
that the total compensation to be paid
in any one year shall not exceed $225.
The town must have fire company and
every citizen is interested in this mat
ter, SO come out to the meeting Thurs
day evening. The council wants to do
what the people desire in the matter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Teachers Examination

The next teachers examination will
be held at Leon on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, October %, "a and 25.
The examination will be strictly in
accordance with the following program:
PROGRAM.
Wednesday Morning.
500 to :30-Preliminary.
$50 to o10:30-Arithmetic
1880 to 5-Orthography.
11:15 to 12:00-Reading.
Wednesday Afternoon.
lib to autobiography.
300 to :30--Didactics.
4:30 to 5:30-Or at convenience of con-
ductor-Oral Reading.
Thursday Morning.
500 to 8:10-Preliminary.
$40 to 10:10-U. s. History.
1910 to physiology.
Thursday Afternoon.
100 to 2:OO-Elements of Vocal Music.
200 to 4:00-English Grammar.
400 to :00-Penmanship.
Friday Morning.
500 to 8:10-Preliminary.
$40 to 10:15-E ElemeIlsaF Algebra.
1915 to 12:0O-Elementary Economics.
Friday Afternoon.
100 to 2:45-Elementary Civics.
2:45 to 500 Elements of Physics.
No change in program. No applicant
for certificate shall be examined in
any subject at any other time than that
set for it in the above program.
]. w. LONG, County Superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Relatives Murdered.

Mrs. G. G. Musselman, of this city,
has received the sad news of the
murder of her uncle and cousin,
Walter McClintock and son Enoch, last
week at their home hear Strawtown,
Indiana, but only meagre details OF the
tragedy were received. The murder
occurred at their home and was done by
a young fellow who had been going
with MIR. McClintock's youngest daugh-
ter, but had been forbidden to come to
the house. 1t seems he filed up on
booze and went to the McClintock home,
shot the lock off the door and then
entered the house and shot and killed
Mr.. cClintock and son. He attempted
to murder other members of the family,
but an older sister of the girl he was
going with succeeded in taking the
revolver away from him and he was
later arrested and is now in jail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Haywood & Jedcon lrma Comic
Opera Company.

The management of the opera house
is to offer us rare musical treat in the
New Comedy Opera, 1.-THE Adorable
Fritzie." 1t is rich in tuneful music,
lovely girls and beautiful scenic and
electrical effects. 1t does not need to
depend upon stage tinsel for it's popu-
larity. 1t contains an interesting plot,
with just enough comedy to amuse the
public, and has for it's performers art
lists Of merit. There is not a poor voice
in the company, something which can
not be said for the majority of comic
operas Of the present time. AT the9
opera house Wednesday, Oct. 90, 1907
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
LEON SCHOOL COLUMN
ROLAND ALIRArou
God helps them that helps themselves

Let us be content to work,
TO do things we can, and not presume
TO fret because it's little.
The High school foot ball team went
to Weldon last Saturday and played a
game with the school team of that place.
Our boys did some good playing and
consequently won the game, the score
being 40 to 0.
Mr.. Voelker gave the eigth grade an
interesting talk on 1.-THE Moon" last
Thursday.
The boys and girls should remember
that "quituated" does not mean grad
uated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Voelker entertained the
Junior class last Friday evening and all
report good time. The Juniors seemed
anxious that the Seniors should know
that they understood the Five Object
System" In fact, we greatly fear that
they will become vain because of their
success. We advise them to remember
their youth and not to become conceited
SO early in their career.
A little girl in an examination defined
Zones in the following manner: Zones
are belts running around the earth
giving out heat as they rum
The class in Physical Geography is
now studying the solar system. They
find plenty of questions to ask about the
stars and planets.
Miss Barker and Miss Sporleder,
teachers in the Lamont schools, visited
in Leorf Saturday and Sunday.
The teachers at the north building,
with Mrs. Voelker, Miss Barker and
Miss Sporleder as their guests went
nutting Saturday. We don't know as to
their success as far as nuts are con-
cerned but they had jolly good time.
The Lamont Foot Ball team is coming
up here next Saturday with the inten-
tion Of defeating our team and our team
is going out with the intention of de-
feating them, so you want to be on hand
to see the outcome. Game at $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Norman-M Mcdowell.

Mr.. Russell Norman and Miss Nora
Mcdowell were married at the clerks
Office in this city on Saturday afternoon,
the ceremony being performed by
Justice G. W. Beck, in the presence Of
the brides mother, Mayor Crist, of
Osceola, clerk Tharp and few others.
These young people were born and
raised in this county and have large
circle of warm friends who wish them
every happiness and prosperity. They
will make their home for the present
with the brides mother, Mrs. Elisha
Mcdowell, of near Terre Haute.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Uncle John Ross, OF Elk Creek, was
in Leon Monday and left sample of
his late corn crop at our Office which is
sure hard to beat. The corn was raised
by his sons Jimmy and Ralph and after
the field was planted last spring they
had poor stand, SO they decided to re-
plant it and did SO on June 10th, plant
ing between the other rows, and then
cultivated out the first planting. The
corn much to the, fathers surprise made
a rapid growth and the ears are large
and we'll matured while the yield will
be little short of a hundred bushels to
the acre. Uncle John also left us box
of his wheat, which is extra fine, test
ing 81 pounds to the bushel at the
Davis City mill. 1t is Kansas hard
wheat and his crop threshed in the
neighborhood of twenty bushels to the
acro l..s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

During these days of plenty our citi-
zens should not forget that right here
in our midst there are people who need
assistance. Miss Eva Rhea for several
years has interested herself in charity
work and many are the homes she has
visited and relieved with food and
clothing. This week she interested
several parties in the condition of uncle
George Johnson, the old colored man
and he has been fixed out very nicely
for the winter. Miss Rhea deserves
great credit for her work, and our
charitably inclined citizens who have
clothing or other things they can spare
will confer favor on needy parties if
they will send them to Miss Rhea and
she will see that they fall in deserving
hands
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

There promises to be an exciting foot
bali game in this city Saturday after
noon when Lamont comes to play re-
turn game with the High school eleven.
Our boys suffered defeat at Lamont a
few weeks ago, but it was their FIRST
game and they have improved greatly
in form since then and are confident of
winning Saturdays game. The game
will be called at $3.50 and admission is
25 cents. Everybody should turn out
and encourage the boys by their pres
ence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Norman Must Serve Sentence.

Word was received Wednesday morn
ing that the supreme court had affirmed
the finding of the district court in this
county in the case of State VS.. G. ].
Norman, ,swho was convicted couple Of
years ago of the crime of stealing chick
ems and sentenced to serve six months
in the penitentiary. There is nothing
left for Mr.. Norman but to serve his
sentence and he will probably go to Ft.
Madison this week to commence doing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

The remains of the late John P. Finley
for many years well-known resident
OF Leon, WHO died few years ago at
Scott Bluff, Neb., will be brought to
this city Friday afternoon of this week,
and reintered in the Leon cemetery.
All old soldiers whether members Of the
G. A. R. or not are requested to attend
the funeral of their old comrade, who
will be buried with military honors in
the Leon cemetery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Invitations have been issued for the
wedding of Goldie M. Stewart, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Gardner, OF Ocean
farm, to Elmer Orange Stevens, of Jersey
City, N. j., son of Mr.. and Mrs. %. B.
Stevens, of Shenandoah, October %, at
$50 o'clock. Miss Stewart will be at
tended by her sister, Mrs. Meichi Hart,
as matron Of honor; Miss Blanche /.
Stevens, sister of the groom, and Miss
Alba E. Hicks as bridesmaids. Mr..
Stevens will have W. e. Bennett. of Des
Moines, for best man, and A. O. Phipps
will be the only usher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

From the Des Moines dailies we learn
that Mrs. Lon H. Boydston, of 1900 South
Jefferson street, Des Moines, had the
misfortune to fall at her home on Mon
day evening of last week and sustained
severe fracture of two bones in her
left wrist. Four years ago Mrs. Boyd
ston had her hip broken in an accident
and has been cripple ever since. She
was for many years resident of Leon,
and many friends here are sorry to hear
of her accident.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Will Bring Illinois Buyers.

M. e. Nichols, the new real estate and
man Of this city, left today
for Illinois, to complete arrangements
for bringing party of prospective
land buyers to this county. MIR. Mic
hollis has spent much time and money in
working up this business and expects
to bring not a party of pleasure seekers
but real intending purchasers. The
date when the party will arrive has not
yet been definitely fixed but will be
some time during the latter part of this
month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
START A BANK ACCOUNT.
Easy Way to Save at least $50
Year.

By securing the agency for Wadsworth
Bros "Chicos," Bell & Robinson have
enabled ten-cent smokers to save sc. on
every cigar they burn.
4 The "Chieos' are every bit:as good as
any 10c. cigar on the market, smoke free
and even, aud are good way up to the
end. They sell for sc. straight, and are
guaranteed to give satisfaction. IL you
don't like them, come back and get your
money.
Mr.. ten-cent smoker, every &ase you
want good cigar, smokea "Chieo" and
then drop nickel into your little saw
ings bank, and you will soon have nice
tidy pile without knowing that you
have been saving,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
School Report.

For the first month at Oak Seminary,
Bertha A. Rhoades, teacher. Those
neither absent nor tardy: Veta Nc
Claran, Anna Rogers, Andrew Rogers,
Norma Hill, Edyth Argo, Lee Marks,
Bernice Marks. Twenty-four pupils en-
rolled. Daily average attendance, 81.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

LosT-Near Terre Hante, Iowa. On
Oct. 9th, 1902, black and white pointer
dog, licked with black, large black
spot on left shoulder, and leather
strap around neck fastened with q
common harness buckle. A reasonable
reward for information Of his where
abouts. Fl. L. LONG,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Mr.. ]. M. Brown, of Shattuck, Okla. a
former we'll known resident of this citv.
came to Leon the latter part of LAST
week, and on Tuesday met Mrs. Nina
Hancock, of Valley Junction, Wisconsin.
and they were married in this city that
evening. They will make their home at
Shattuck. J -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Grand River,
DR.. Wards next dates at Grand River
are November 4 to 8.

Harl Williamson, the popular mail
carrier on route No. 2, had quite an
accident last Saturday near the home
of A. w. Bryson in Woodland township.
In crossing a small bridge the floor Of
which was badly out of repair, one of
his horses stepped through hole and
before the animal could be extricated
its leg was lacerated in horrible
manner, requiring the services Of a.
veterinary and it is feared the horse is
permanently crippled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Tom Pension has placed in his shoe
shop machine for mailing on heels and
soles on shoes which is quite a curios-
ity and enables him to turn out this
class of work great deal faster than by
hand. The machine will nail $50 nails
minute and was invented by young
man named John Crow, residing on a
farm near Clarinda,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

We are in receipt Of letter from
Ealph Stover, who was here from
Lorena, Texas, a short time ago ON >
visit, with the sad information that
since they returned home their bahv
boy, James Clifford, took sick witt with
spinal meningitis and died two days
after being taken ill. Mr.. Slower has
returned to Waco and accepted his old
position with the Western Union Co
in that city. ".
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

While attending the John Woodard
sale on Wednesday of last week some
person took shotgun frona the buggy
of G. III. Axes. When Charley started
home he missed the gun and after an
extended search it was found hidden
under log, the person who took it
evidently hiding it with the intention
of taking it away after dark, but
Charley made things lively until the
gun was found.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Another car OF steel for the court
house roof was received last week but
it was toand that the factory had made
a mistake in making it, and it will have
to be changed. Architect Gage was
here from Des Moines Sunday, and an
expert steel man will arrived today, to
make the changes in the beams, which
will delay the work couple of weeks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Riley Buchanan, the Leon auctioneer,
is having great run Of public sales
this fall and he has invariably made
good, every sale being decided sue
cess. Riley is first-class auctioneer
and if you are going to have sale it
will be to your interest to see him be-
fore engaging an auctioneer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

DR.. ]. w. Rowell returned Sunday
from Muscatine where he attended a
dental association meeting, going there
from Corning where he attended the
meeting of the Southwestern Iowa
Dental Association and was honored by
being elected vice presidents of tho
association.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
Baptist Church.

Regular service next Lords day at II
a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school at
9:45 a. m. Come to the meetings.
JAS. A. ARMSTRONG.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Having bought car load of the Great
Western endless apron manure spread
ers, it would be worth your while to
come in and see the best spreader
made. You will know it when YOU see
1T. BOWSHER & ROMSHER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Deputy clerk John Burns returned
Tuesday from Pierre, S. D., where he
registered as No. IL in the Brale land
drawing, and is hoping he may draw
one of the claims, as tho entire tract is
fine land.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Miss Anga L. Sears, one of this coun-
ty's most popular young ladies', will be
married this evening at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.J. Sears. near
Decatur City, to Mr.. Walter S. SNYDER.
the ceremony taking place at o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Big stock yelie buggies always on
hand at Bowsher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

II you want nice horse blanket or
robe you should see what the Bowshers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Iron wheel wagons, Charter Oak
wagons, and other cheap wagons, at
Bowsher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

For SALE-Good farm wagon, good
set of heavy farm harness, and buggy
shed which can be used for stable or
chicken house.
GRnRcR ~ 0cur1.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

LosT-In Leon, bride and lines Of my
driving harness. Please notify me.
WILBUR MILLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Revenge is never SO sweet as when
we refuse to entertain it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

faWard Owens was fined $40 and costs
tor lntoxlcation by Mayor Harvey the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

FoUND-several weeks ago, two KEYS
on brass ring which the owner can Oh
tain at The Reporter Office. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

HAY WANTED want to buy two tons
of good loose timothy hay. o. E. HULL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

n Z; BENJAMIN, of vinton, Iowa, ar
FL, rived Monday to accept position in
The Reporter composing room -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
License to Wed.

MI. Brown, Shattuck, Okla. ........... so
Mrs. Nina Hancock, Valley Jc. Wis.,. 90
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17

Mrs. j. w. Rowell entertained a party
OF young folks at military euchre Tues
day evening in honor of her cousin.
Miss Elizabeth Adams, of Denver,