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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
No Jurors for August Term of
Court.

There will be no trial jury drawn for
the August term of the Decatur county
district court, as it has been agreed by
the attorneys that no cases will be tried
at this term Of court which will require
a jury. We believe this will establisha
record in court circles in Iowa, as this
is the fifth consecutive term of The
district court at which no trial jury
has been used, and it means big
saving to the taxpayers, as each jury
drawn costs the county not less than
$500, and in this manner over $500
has been saved in little over year.
If this can be kept up enough money
will soon be saved to pay for good
clock in the new court house now being
erected
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

A man in this town went into bust
ness place to buy an article, and when
it was priced to him he said he could
buy it cheaper from Sears & Roebuck.
The merchant told him to go and buy it
there then. Finally the man told him
he would give him within few cents
of his price, but he refused. He said,
"We do not want your trade. You owe
us an account now for several years,
but we don't need the money. You go
on and send it to Sears & Roebuck.
We can stand it," But the man wanted
to argue and asked him again to get
down the article, but the dealer refus-
ed. He kept insisting that he send his
money to Sears s. Roebuck. He said,
"You know you owe us good account
for years, but you keep on sending to
Sears & Reobuck. Send it right in.
That's all right. We do not need the
money And so they kept arguing till
finally the man bought his goods at the!
dealers price and since has never
bought thing from mail order houses.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Life in the west depicting the homes
of honest men and women as we'll as
the rendezvous of the road agents who
infested the mining districts of the
western states in the early days is the
theme upon which Elmer Walters based
the construction of his unusually sue
cessful play "a Thoroughbred Tramp"
which will be seen at Van Werden's
opera house. Wednesday, August 81.
That the piece has some merit is we'll
established for attractions nowadays
meet with rough treatment unless the
stamp of approval is placed upon them
by the theatre-going public. "a Thor
oughbred Tramp has been consistent
bread winner for it's management for
six years and this season is said to be
lavishly staged with an excellent COM
pany and the original John j. Swart-
wood as T. Rush Thompson; the tramp
with a collection of extremely humorous
songs and able assistants in the vaude-
vile line to aid them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

The staging of "a Thoroughbred
Tramp as we'll as the acting company
which will be seen in their respective
parts at Van Werden's opera house,
Monday Aug. u is said to be the best
the piece has had since it's initial
season. The comedy is as broad as
ever and the tramp here the same old
funster. The specialties this season
are said to be feature.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Pease & Pease, the Leon insurance
agents, are establishing a great reputa-
ton for quick settlements of losses by
parties holding policies in the com
panies they represent. Last week they
settled with Joe Barlean for a colt
killed by Lightning and with John
Chastain jr., for stack of oats burned
by lightning and within thirty-six
hours of the time the loss occurred.
That's pretty quick and satisfactory
work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Methodist Notes.

Sunday school meets promptly at 9:45
a. m. Preaching at II a. m. Subject;
"The Church and the Community" with
illustrations drawn from theChautauqua.
At p. m. the subject will be, Goods
Care for the Young" The Wesley
Brotherhood will hold business meet
ing at the church Wednesday evening
Aug. IA at s p. m. All members and any
desiring to unite are urged to come.
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Special BARGAINS.

Modern new frame six room cottage
one block from court house. Good out
building, cistern and we'll with water
and sink in kitchen. Everything in
first class condition, bargain for any
one wanting nice home. Can be had
on easy payments. See or address.
A. J. ALLEN, LEON. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

We are in receipt of letter from Mr..
d. A. Cell, of ST. Paul, Neb., containing
a renewal for The Reporter. Mr.. Cell
is fortunate in being candidate for
reelection this year with no opposition.
Mrs. Cell, who will be remembered,
by our people as Miss Zetta Springer
expects soon to come here for visit
with relatives and Mr.. Cell will join
her here before she returns home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Baptist Church.

Covenant and business meeting next
Saturday at $50 p. IN. Next Lords day
Sunday school 9:45: music on the graph
aphone. Preaching at II a. M, subject
who is My Neighbor." p. NJ, sermon
Diamonds in the Rough j. A. Arm
strong, pastor,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

We are pleased to learn that Mr.. W.
r. Grace who recently resigned as man
ager of the Clarinda Poultry, Butter &
Egg Co.'s plant in this city, will not
leave Leon, and will continue in the
employ of the company. He went to
Clarinda last week and made arrange
ments to travel in the interest of their
new creamery department, and with his
family will remain residents of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

John Bell returned Monday evening
from Shenandoah where he visited
couple of days at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Orison Long. He reports
Mr.. Long getting along nicely from the
injuries he received in his terrible fall
from the roof of his building, and he
will recover without permanent injuries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

On the afternoon train last Friday
was lady passenger who got on the
train at Blythedale and had ticket
for Bethany, but insisted that she was
going to Chicago. From her actions
it was evident that she was demented
and at this station she was taken from
the train and turned over to sheriff
Wallace, who communicated with the
officials at Bethany and it was learned
that her name was Anna Eckerson and
she resided near that town. She was
about So years of age, and had been
confined in an insane hospital at st.
Joe for some time, but was released a
few months ago. Her relatives were
notified and Friday sheriff Wallace
took her to Blythedale, where he was
met by her father who took her home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

While haltering the bunch of fine
western horses which G. M. Axes
brought to this city last week for the
Leon Horse Co., one of the best drivers
fell and hurt itself so that it was nee
essary to shoot the animal. The loss
was about 500 and this goes some
toward killing the profit on the ship
ment
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Good newspapers are important fac
tors in building of towns. Well filled
advertising pages, as we'll as local news
pages speak for the prosperity of a
place and makes an impression upon
the readers that assist the town to
greater prosperity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

We guessed at it when we said
that Mrs. o. S. Long was fright
ened out of her wits when her
husband fell off the roof of his
building-for that is what would have
happened to ninety nine women in
hundred, but she, although frightened,
retained her presence of mind com
pletely and took charge of the relief
squad at once and conducted herself
with as much calmness and fortitude as
a Red Cross nurse on the battlefield.
She was a woman among thousand for
such an emergency and we are glad to
give her credit for the admirable man
ner in which she managed to secure re-
lief for her husband quickly and proper
ly. She is lady of executive ability
under all circumstances-and in this
greatest test her resourceful tact and
energy did not fail her.-shenandoah
Sentinel Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Pastors in the various churches of
Joplin, Mo-, prayed for rain to dispel
the drought that has been destroying
crops in that country for the past
month. Three hours later there was
heavy downpour of rain. But it
hasn't Quit raining at Leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

The Davis City reunion will be held
next week and as usual large number
of Leon people will be in attendance.
P. f. Farley, the husling secretary of
the committe assures us they have
secured number of attractions for the
reunion this year which will please the
people, and he will leave nothing un-
done to make the reunion the biggest
and best they have ever held at Davis
City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

There will be a general cleaning up Of
the Franklin cemetery on Thursday
August 30. All those interested are re-
quested to come early in the morning
and bring such tools as will be neces-
Sary for the work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Mrs. G. B. Baily, who came down
from Gravity short time ago for
visit with relatives, has been quite ill
the past week at the home of BE-.
Baily. She is considerably improved
at this writing, however.-Bedford Free
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

What tiendish ghouls there are in
human guise. One day last week two
men, two women and little girl were
drowned in the Des Moines river at
Ottumwa. The day after the drowning,
while search was being made for the
bodies, some person or persons dressed
log in a woman's dress and set it
afloat near the scene of the drowning.
What kind of beast is it that would
do such a thing?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Rev. ]. l.. Boyd secured from Geo. L.
McNutt, the popular lecturer who APP
peared last week at the Leon Chautau-
qua, conditional promise to conduct
meeting at the M. E. church in this city
the coming winter. He is a splendid
preacher and if he comes will be sure
to attract large congregations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Married at Leon, Iowa, Monday
August II, 1907 at the office of G. W.
Beck, Mr.. Fred Killillay and Miss Anna
Boss, both of Pleasanton, Iowa, where
they will make their future home. Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Davis, of Pleasanton
witnessed the marriage ceremony,
which was conducted by Justice c. ".
Beck
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

"a Thoroughbred Tramp" an excellent
show from every point of view and
especially pleasing to lovers of thrills
and hilarious comedy will be presented
at Van Werden's opera house Wednes-
day Aug. II. The express train and
thunderstorm as arranged this season
will no doubt prove realistic to the
audience.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Mrs. Lucy Ray is Offering some ex-
ceptional bargains in trimmed hats at
her north side millinery emporium. See
what she has and you can secure bar
coin
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Mayor Harvey has had several offend
ers before him the past week for indulg-
ing too freely in the flowing bowl
Clyde Albee was fined $500 and COSTS
John Bumgardner $500 and costs, and
and Jacob Beardsley $3.50 and costs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Miss Marian Stookey returned Satur-
clay evening from Mt. Ayr, where she
was engaged last week as one of the
instructors in the Ringgold county
Normal Institute, having charge of the
class in reading.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

]. j. Peterson, the popular superin-
tendent of the new court house had the
misfortune to get his left foot caught
by a heavy stone which he was unload
ing from a car at the depot Monday,
and has been hobbling around with
cane for few DAYS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Don't buy hat of any kind without
seeing Mrs. Lucy Rays fine stock at her
north side millinery emporium. The
latest styles and at prices below all
competition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

E. FL. Lewis, of Leon, was years ago,
a neighbor of Rev. Geo. L. McNutt,
back in Illinois when they were boys
together, being raised on adjoining
farms and Mr.. Lewis greatly enjoyed
renewing the acquaintance with Rev.
McNutt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Mr.. Kim Hickman, of north Leon, re-
ceived a painful injury last Friday
morning, and is congratulating himself
that it was no worse. He was out at
the farm of his son Frank Hickman, in
Eden township, assisting with rush of
harvest work, and was driving the
horses into the barn. He slapped one
of them with his hand and it kicked at
him, stricking him just below the left
eye, and infiicting very painful wound.
The fact that he was close to the horse
when it kicked saved him from the full
force of the blow or it might have
proven great deal more SESSIONS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

With the coming of the recent eclipse
of the moon those who are informed on
astronomy were reminded that about
the middle of next November partial
eclipse of the suns rays will be seen
here. The planet Mercury will shoot
across the face of the sun, throwing it's
shadow across the earth. This partial
eclipse will occur about November IA,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

The North Side Studio was closed
the fore part of last week on account
of the illness of both Mr.. and Mrs. Delk,
and they ask the indulgence of their
patrons. Next week the gallery will
be closed during the Davis City
coupiop
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

For SALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health.
2Itt d. A. BRIGHT,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

1t is easy to estimate the business
Importance of place by the appear
ance of it's stores. Dingy, dirty appear
ing business places always give a
bad impression and are generally indi-
cative of the character of the business
men of the town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

The sale of western horses held at the
stock yards Friday afternoon by the
Leon Horse Co., was we'll attended and
about fifty head were sold at good
prices, ranging as high as S140. The
horses sold were good ones and every
body who bought we're well pleased
with their purchases. Col. D. A. Nc
Mains, the we'll known auctioneer Of
Derby cried the sale and he kept all in
a good humor. 1t is hard to beat Dave
McMains in the auctioneer's field.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

The school board are having more
cement walks built on the inside of the
north school grounds, which will be
great convenience to the pupils.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

At the Office of the District Clerk in
Leon, Iowa, on the 18th day of August,
1907. Mr.. B. f. Sutherlin and Miss Nellie
Warner, both of Davis City, Iowa,
were joined in the holy bonds of mat
rimony, justice G. W. Beck officiating.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Joe Barlean, of Eden township, had
fine colt killed by lightning during the
storm last Wednesday night. Fortu-
nately he had insurance which will
cover part of the loss.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

The agents along this branch of the
Burlington have been notified that ar
rangements were being made to run an
excursion train, starting in from Togo
on September 3, to Charlton, on account
of the Barnum & Bailey show which will
be there on that date. OF course, it
depends on the patronage the excursion
would receive. 1t is quite likely there
would be large number go from here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

For SALE-1O0O bushels of corn at So
cents, G. M. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Owing to the great advance in price
of all material used in newspaper
office as well as wages, the Creston
papers announce an increase in the
price of advertising rates, commencing
Sept. 1st. This is the only material solu-
tion of this proposition. When the
price of goods bought by merchant
advances he is compelled to make a
corresponding advance in the selling
price. Why shouldn't a newspaper do
the same thing?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Davis City's 18th annual Reunion
August 10th to 23rd. The time of
your life.

George Allen, farmer living east of
Leon, ran rusty nail in his foot a few
days ago and is laid up with very sore
foot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

II. E. Sargent, of Pike county, Illinois,
was in Leon Monday, closing up a deal
for the Andy Brown farm near Garden
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Find your way with a Road Map. For
sale at all stationers and newsdealers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Ludlow Irvine needs no introduction
to our trade. Come in and see before
you buy. Fl. A. WRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

A fine little daughter arrived at the
home of Mr.. H. A. Wright, of this city
last Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Everywhere is heard the remark that
Chautauqua beats having a reunion
city block.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

For SALE-Good big superior oak
fence posts. E. j. SANKEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

WANTED-old pop corn, lie per pound
in ear or Be shelled.
S. E. BENEFITED.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Davis City's 18th annual Reunion
August 10th to 23rd. The time of
Vour life
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

See the new corrugated steel tanks
at II. A. Wright's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Big stock velie buggies always on
hand at Bowsher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

For Oklahoma real estate write or
call on G. B. Jordan, Enid, O. T.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

FOR SALE:-Plenty of good brick.
4l-tf f. L. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

For SALE-No. stiff mud brick.
f. G.. MULLINNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

l have 1000 bushels of corn for sale
at SOC per bushel, delivered at Leon,
and 700 bushels of oats at 40c per
bushel. G. M. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Advent Christian Church.

The last services under the present
pastorate will be held next Sunday.
Preaching at II a. m. and s p. m.
Prayer meeting followed by business
meeting on Wednesday evening
promptly at o'clock. Sunday school
shall be held each Sunday at 10 a. m.
Everybody is welcome to all these SER
vices. 80 magnify the Lord with nae,
and let us exalt his name together
E. o. CoONTZ, pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

d. W. LONN,
County Superintendent.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-10-17
Mortgage Sale.

Whereas. Default has been made In the
payment OF the principal and interest ON the
money secured by mortgage dated the ath
DAY OF July A. ID. 1903, executed by william
Il: Bfearley and John Z. Br-arry Of the
County Of Buffalo apd state of South Dako-
ia. TO Arthur O. Hilfcf the County ot BnItaio
gage was recorded In the office OF the Register
Of Deeds OF the County Sf Buffalo. state OF
south Dakota. In Book . OF Mortgages. on
Page !92; on the .oth day Of July, I913. at
Whereas. No action or procccdlngs at law.
or otherwise. have been Instituted to recover
the debt secured by said mortgage. or any
Whereas. 1t was stipulated in said mort
gage that II default would be made in the
payment of any portion OF the principal or
should become due. or II default be made In
| the payment OF the taxes assessed or to be
assessed on said premises before the same
become delinquent, then the whsle sum.
due.
whereas. on the srd day of December. 1905.
by. was duly assigned 10y the said Mortgage
70 Stock Growers Bank Of the County OF
Stanley In the State OF South Dakota. which
the Register of Deeds Of the said County Of
Buffalo on the 10th day of September. 1907.
| In Book 10 Of Mortgages. on Page 252; and
payment Of the taxes assessed % on said real
| property as agreed by the said Mortgagor In
said Mortgage; and
Whereas, The whole amount of the princi-
pal and interest has become due by reason
Of such default: and -.
Whereas, The amount claimed to be due
upon said Mortgage, at the date of this no.
tice, Is the sum Of Six Hundred and ten Dol
lars and Eighty three Cents. $6l0.s3 to-wit:
5000 90 principal. and $l10. SO interest and ten
Dollars attorneys fees allowed by law.
Now, Therefore. Notice Is hereby given,
that by virtue Of the power of sale contained
In said mortgage and duly recorded rs afore-
said. and In pursuance Of the statutes In such
case made and provided. the said mortgage
will be foreclosed By o sale of the mortgaged
premises therein described. at public auction
at the front door Of the Court House OF the
town Of Gam Valley and County Of Buffalo
and State of South Dakota. on the 23rd day
OF November. 1907. at u o'clock In the fore
noon OF that day. The mortgaged premises
are situated In the County of Buffalo. in the
state OF South Dakota. and are described rs
follows to-wit:
The South East quarter (SEA) and the
South west quarter (SWAO Of Section Ten Q0)
In township One Hundred and six Q06) North
Of Range Sixty Eight (6O West Of the 5th z.
NJ: containing $40 acres according to the U.
B. Government Survey.
Dated at Fl. Pierre. South Dakota. this 9Th
day OF October A. ID. 1907
STOCK GROWERS BANK.
Assignee of Arthur G. Hill.
d, X. hoRNER. Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortgages.