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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Notice.

LEON, Iowa, JUNE 3, 1907.
The city of Leon, Iowa, will receive
sealed bids to o'clock p. M, Goth day
of June, for $50 barrels cement, 80 yards
of good sharp river sand samples must
be submitted), 40 yards of waste sand
for the construction of street crossings
and sidewalks. To be delivered when
ever directed by committee on Streets
and Alleys. City reserves right to re-
ject any or all bids.
f. L. CoNREY, J. L. HARVEY,
4l-3t City Clerk. Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Baptist Church.

Covenant and business meeting next
Saturday at 2:30. Sunday School next
Lords day at 9:45; preaching at II a. M,
subject Associational Missions of the
Eden Baptist association. Preaching
at o'clock in the evening. Come to
the meetings. James A. Armstrong,
pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

We have received with the compli-
ments Of J.P. Hall, general passenger
agent of the A. T. & S. r. Ry. at Denver,
copy of the popular new song "On the
Road Called Santa Fe' written by E. G..
Potter, music by Chas. T. Atkinson, and
dedicated to Geo. Z. Nicholson, third
vice president of the Santa Fe system.
Mr.. Hall, who is well known in this
city, is getting out some unusually at
tractive advertising matter for his road,
which has long been popular route for
western travellers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Joseph Hillman, a special repre

Joseph Hillman, special represen-
tative of the census department at
Washington, is engaged in going through
the records in the clerks Office in this
city for the past twenty years, gather
ing the statistics in all divorce cases,
endeavering to secure data as to the
number of divorces granted, whether
the divorce was absolute or limited,
and whether or not children had been
born to the parties divorced. Represen-
tatives of the census department are
working in every county seat town in
the United States.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday at II a. M,
subject, "The Relation of Children to
the Church" baptism of infants follow
ing. Odd Fellows memorial service at
2 p. m. Preaching at s p. M, subject,
character Building Official board
meeting Wednesday evening, June 5.
Other services at usual hours. All are
invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Leon Will Not Celebrate this Year,

Leon will not celebrate the Fourth of
July this year, as number of the other
towns in the county want to celebrate,
SO Leon will give them all chance,
Next year Leon will have monster
celebration, it being planned to dedicate
the new court house on July 4th, and
make it a great gala day. So you can
celebrate this year where you wish
but next year everybody will come to
the big celebration at Leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

G. M. Axes, the new real estate agent,
is going right after business. He closed
the sale of a $4,000 residence property
in Leon last week and has several other
deals on which he expects to close soon.
He has a large list of desirable properties
and if you want to buy or sell anything
in the real estate line, it will pay you
to see Charley Axes. He is hustler
and never lets any grass grow under his
feet, and if anyone can sell or trade
your property he is the man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

The regular monthly meeting of the
Leon Commercial Club will be held in
their rooms in the Keller block on the
east side of the square on Friday even
ing of this week. The rooms have been
nicely furnished and there will be mat
ters of Importance to be considered at
this meeting, SO all members are urged
to he present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

T. E. West returned Thursday to his
home at Runnells, Iowa, after spending
a couple of days in this city on bust
the coal prospect hole in this city, and
it is thought arrangements will be
made for them to drill two more pros
pect holes here in the near future, as
the promoters of the coal enterprise
have unbounded faith that there is
plenty of coal underlying this country,
and the additional prospect holes will
be drilled preliminary to sinking shaft.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Monday was little Freda Ferrens
tenth birthday and jolly party of her
little playmates spent the afternoon
with her in honor of the event. 1t had
been planned to make it picnic event,
but the rain interfered, but still the
little ones had most enjoyable time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

DR.. M. Camp and o. B. Dunbar, were
in Leon Tuesday evening, coming
over to consult DR.. Layton in regard to
an injury received a few days ago by
Mr.. Dunbar who was kicked in the face
by a horse, fracturing his jaw and loos-
scning several of his teeth, making a
very painful injury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Artie Quick, lad about ten years old
while sliding down the banister on the
Farmers & Traders Bank building Tues
day afternoon fell off and dis!ocated his
left elbow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

G. M. Axes, the new real estate agent,
last week sold the Lubbock property on
south Main street, owned by Joseph
Hamilton, to E. Housh the we'll known
stockman, the consideration being
$4,000 cash. 1t has only been few
months since Mr.. Hamilton bought the
property at S2,25O.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Leon Chapter o. E. S. will entertain
the members of Mt. Ayr, Davis City,
Garden Grove and Decatur chapters, at
the Masonic hall, June 10th. All men,
bers of the order in the city are cor
daily invited. COMMITTEE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Lineville, low

Lineville, Iowa, May 8, 1907.
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by my wife, Almira French,
after this date, May 8, 1907.
41-4t* JOSEPH M. FRENCH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

For SALE-A new top buggy. 1t is
one of the best and will be sold at a bar
gain price for cash or secured note.
o. f. HULL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Do you want a bargain in cultivator:
We have them. Come in and see our
cushion and lift spring on our Jewel
hammock riding cultivator.
BOWSHER & ROMSHER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Miss Myrtle Ryan, whose home is at
Humeston, is the musical directress of
"The College Boy which is engaged to
play here Monday June 10th. Miss
Ryan has great many friends in Leon,
who will be glad to see and hear her
| while in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

A new time card goes into effect next
Sunday and it is rumored that the noon
passenger train going south will be
about fifty minutes later, reaching Leon
Iabout 1927.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

W. Fl. Hazlet, Dennis Daughton and
Sam Gassett returned Wednesday morn
ing from Bushnell, ILL.,, where they pur-
chased another fine Shire stallion for
the Eden Prairie Shire Horse Co. from
Truman Bros. The horse will arrive the
latter part of this week and is said to be
haautv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Mccormick mowers and binders are
stand-bys always. Repairs in abundance
and pleasure to wait upon you day or
night. BOWSHER & BoWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

EGGS FOR SALE:-WilI sell eggs from
all pens for $3.50 per hundred; White
Wyandotte, r. G. r. l. Reds, L. Brahma,
Barred Plymouth Rocks.
SIMON GOODMAN, Route 4, Leon, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

vocational Board of Examiners" brought
joy to the hearts of many anxious teach
ers holding second grade certificates.
From those having taught continuously
for the past five years, no examination
will be required other than satisfac-
tory theme paper on one of the subjects
mentioned by the board.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

For SALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health.
27tf D. A. BRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

The new dog tax law makes the
female dog tax $500, male S1.0O. Out
of the fund thus established damages to
stock or fowls caused by dogs will be
paid to the extent of IS per cent, if the
claim is presented to the county board
and all damages sustained since April l
will be met under this law.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

James W. Hurst has been confined to
the house the past week suffering with
a sprained knee, but is improving and
expects to be able to return to the
store in few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

The College Boy Comedy with music
appears here Monday June 10th enjoys
the distinction of as yet to receive it's
first unfavorable press criticism. 1t is
undoubtedly one of the best attrac-
tions before the public today. Seats
now on sale at Van Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

See the new Lift riding cultivator at
II. A. Wright's before you buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Lew Gilman is again behind the
counter at Clark & McClelland's store.
He was a salesman in this store for
many years and it looks naturally to see
him back again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

George S. Bowman, of this city, has
quite curiosity in the way of an old
almanac, it being a copy of Phinney's
Calendar or Western Almanac for the
year 1884, the year of Mr.. Bowman's
birth, being 73 years old. 1t was COM
piled by George R. Perkins and pub
lished by H. & E. Phinney at Cooper
town, N. Y, and was presented to Mr..
Bowman by lady residing in Oklahoma
few years ago, who had carefully pre-
served it for many years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

New Deere riding cultivators, $780,
BOWSHER & BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Harris of this city to
the wedding of their daughter, Miss
Edith to Mr.. Ray G. Layton, which will
be solemnized at their home in this city
at high noon on Wednesday, June 10Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

E. Housh, the we'll known farmer and
stockman, living two miles southwest
of Leon, last week purchased the Lun-
beck property on south Main street
from Joseph Hamilton, and expects to
make his home in this city. He will
still operate his big farm, but will move
his family to Leon in the near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

H. F. Gates was fined $500 and costs
by Mayor Harvey this week for disorder
" conduct.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

For Oklahoma real estate write OF
call on G. B. Jordan, Enid, OF.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Think! A riding cultivator, new and
fresh, S16.2O, at Bowsher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Canton plows at Bowsher's.

For SALE A good Jersey COW, giving
milk. WILBUR MILLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

A pretty little girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Clate Pace of east Leon Tues
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Get in line with Deere No. 8, the
best planter made. H. A. WRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Self fitting, ready to put in window
screen, at Farquhar Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Why not buy the best cultivator made
Even our wheels are good.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Spring tooth cultivators, three kinds,
at Bowsher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

Five room house to rent. See J. I
Harris. 37tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

For SALE:-Plenty of good brick.
4l-tf +. j.. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06
Decoration Day Program.
At the Salem church Saturday, June
8, 1907, at 10 o'clock a. M, the following
program will be carried out:

I EA-SUIUIeTS VIII Iedu Banu OF Hope 70
cemetery where graves will be covered
with flowers; will then go to Dale and
Gammill cemeteries.
Persons furnishing flowers will deliver
them to floral committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-06-06

A special meeting Of the city council
was held Monday for the purpose Of
making the appropriations required to
be made in all cities of the second class
under the new state law. The council
decided the following appropriations
were about right for the current year:
Salaries for city officials ........$ 81 900
Constructing crossings, repairs,
etc. 1900
Road work $50
Cemetery work ........ $50
Electric lights ....... 100
Sinking fund 1000
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
Claims He Raised
New Crop Of Hair
On GIidden Tour

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July SO.-Under-
taker J. w. McGorray's cure for bald
head is a Glidden tour.
On Monday, July Is. McGorray's bald
head glistened IN the sunlight as his
auto glided down Superior avenue IN
the start of the 1.6O0-mile tour for the
Glidden trophy. He is expected home
Tuesday with a full head OF hair.
Il leave my wig behind" McGorray
wrote his brother. Sheriff J. V. Nc
Gorray when he left New York city
last Friday. McGorray was so proud
Of his new hair that he didn't take a
direct route to Cleveland. He went to
Rochester and Syracuse to show 1t of
10 relatives. At Rochester he told his
brother and sister how the Glidden tour,
with the excitement and cool breezes
blowing over the bald SPOT, had worked
the wonder. Sheriff McGorray will en-
tertain his brother with a 'theater party
upon his arrival. THE seats won't be
in the baldheaded row, either. said he.
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
ASSAILS AN ALLEY,
LANDS IN LOOKUP

For attempting 10 demollsh a whole
peaceful alley without cause or justi-
flcation, Charles Tolson. colored. was
furnished with a three months sojourn
with Warden Harris by Judges Mills
and Kimball, being found guilty of as
sault before the former and of disorder
ly conduct before the latter.
Charles, it appears, has a weakness
for hurting beer bottles. and an inner
tied dislike for Belle Ether Dick and
james Eisbey. both colored, which led
10 his undoing.
AS officer Boswell was wandering
along Knox alley he was confronted by
the two palpltating negroes who In
formed him that De world was end
in Naturally interested he went with
them and soon discovered the cheerful
Charles indulging his passion for throw
ing bottles.
Being an undiscriminsting person he
Immediately presented the officer with
bottle and then unsteadily wandered
IN the other direction murmuring bibu-
lously.
''Ah don't know wheah Abs goin',
but Abs on nah way"
The next thing he knew he was in
the firm grasp OF the officer and on
his way to the station.
Charles took the pledge this morning
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
ALEXANDER IS SAVED
BY MODERN J. CAESAR;
MIX BOOKS AND BEER
Judge Recognized Young Man Before Bar as One
Who Sold Him Commentaries, and Shows
ForgVng Disposition.

err" responded Brown, adding that he
worked as an assistant in his brothers 8
secondhand book shop in Eighth ave-
nue.. Il sold your honor a book only a
few weeks ago. Don't you remember
me- judge?'
We'll, young man, your face does look
familiar admitted the court. Let's
see now. Do you recall the name Of that
book l bought of your
Yes, sir; I do" promptly replied the
defendant. beginning TO take encourage
ment from the literary trend the eX-
animation was taking 1T was 'Cae-
sar's Commentaries
That's right. That's right" ex-
claimed Magistrate Finn, with some
thing akin TO enthusiasm. Il remeln-
Der now. 1 did buy copy of Caesar
from you. But'-as II suddenly divin-
ing the real starting point of the pris-
oner's troubles. lis II possible you nave
oeen reading those fighdug books and
that II has led you 10 this2"
The defendant did not reply at once,
and his silence only increased the
courts suspicious that his theory Was
correct
''Oh. I see how 1t. is the magistrate
proceeded. You got your head full OF
those Roman and Greek rows and be-
sides hankered after some of that fine
old Falernian wine that Virgil and the
rest Of those old fellows tell about
Then, encouraged by the hot weather
The Washington times., 1907-07-30

Quoted the young man into the magfs-
terial presence. that Alexander had last
night behaved n, a most uDseemly man
ner in a crowded restaurant, and that.
after being elected therefrorn. had com
mltted various acts Of violence in the
street, figuring as a principal in several
fights. and otherwise conducting him
SELF in "A manner detrimental 10 the pub
lie peace
The defendant. whose large. dome
shaped head was out OF all proportion
TO his rather meager body-a head that
down Fasteners would say was built
fer larnin' made no attempt 10 deny
IN policeman's story.
II was all right. he guessed. So far
as he himself was concerned ne had a
verv indistinct recollection ot what had
really happened.
But, Judge, I meant no harm, y
pleadiugly began the prisoner, who
thought he detected sympathetic gleam
in Magistrate Finn's eye. 4 wasn't re-
spOnsible for what I did. I'd been in
the bookish atmosphere so long that
human nature simply revoited, that S
all. I had TO go and get a few drinks
and have II out"
"Bookish atmosphere" queried the
magistrate, wrinkling his brows and be-
coming interested. What 60 you mean
by that?'
why, judge. you see I'm a book sell.
The Washington times., 1907-07-30

you went out to look for excitement?
BY the way. what was that stuff you
drank so much of?'
1T was beer and gin rickeys. judge, ."
whispered the book seller. hanging mis-
head.
"A very bad-an exceedingly bad, rs
well 81 a most nclassical-combtu6-
ton of liquids" announced the court,
severely. "Immeasurably far from chs
Falernian standard Now, promise me
you'll never again put any such mix
ture as that into your stomach ard
that you'n drink TO excess and fight no
more. New York Evening Telegram.
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
MEXICAN DERBY
RACES ASSURED
The Federal Government
AppropriateS Sum For
Their Maintenance.

MEXICO CITY, July 30.-Backed by
the federal government, tho Mexican
Derby will be run each year for ten
years. beginning In 1910. A sum of $780,
900 will be given by the Government for
the purpose Of improving the breed of
horses in Mexico.
The amount will be divided into ten
parts, so that a purse of $4,000 will
be hung UP at the running of the race
The first race will be run over the new
track which is to be built in Condesa,
on the present grounds of the polo
club.
1t is stated that the government Is
behind the move to establish the big
race and to encourage the importation
of the thoroughbred mares in order to
improve the general breed of horses
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
NEW Upton TROPHY
IS FOR FISHERMEN

BOSTON. Mass. July 3O-The Upton
challenge cup. which Sir Thomas Upton
donated as n prize for the fishermen's
boat race, to be contested for on Thurs
day, has been placed on exhibition. and
attracted the attention of thousands OF
visitors.
The trophy is in the form of loving
cup. having three winged horses with
webbed feet. one with the American
and the British flags and the Shamrock
racing flags entwined. Another panel
has a representation in relief OF fish
ing schooner and the city of Boston seal
The cup Is twenty-five inches in height.
The Washington times., 1907-07-30

It's a far cry from the Gallo war 20
the West side police court. Yet if Alex
ander Brown hadn't been able TO estab-
Iish n close connection between GER
tain work Of literature bearing on the
famous conflict Of antiquity ard the un-
fortunate predicament in which he
found himself when he was brought be-
fore the tribunal Of justice matters
probably would have gone hard with
MIN.
1t epeared according to the brief re-
cital Of Policeman Flynn, who con-
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
EIGHT MEN EXECUTED
FOR ECUAD0REAN PLOT

GUAYAQUIL. Ecuador, July 3O.-A
court-martial has sentenced fifteen sol
diers implicated in the recent political
plot against the President OF the repub-
lie. General Alfaro. to death, by shoot
ing Eight of the men were executed:
Nine other soldiers have been sentenced
TO penal servitude for life on the same
charges.
The government has discovered a new
conspiracy at Quito. and the leaders OF
this movement. fleeing from the capital,
have arrived here
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
ALDRICH,s IMMORTALITY.

The poet was right, and has probably
assured himself a cherished memory
when the conditions which have made
the short and loud fame Of work Of the
hour have passed into the dead and
dusty records Of history; for in his verse
one surely feels that grace which pos
sesses the charm Of perennial youth. and
finds those essential verities of lowell
ness that are as fresh in an ancient line
Of Meleager as In the new sweetness Of
a spring summer morning today.-Albert
Phelps IN the August Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
FREE CHOICE OF ANIMALS.

1 suppose we always attribute much
more thought and purpose to the ami
mails than they are capable of. We do
not realize what automatons they are.
Much OF their activity is the result Of
their organization, and very little the
result of free choice as with man,
though in the case of man what he calls
his free choice" is no doubt, largely
determined by forces and conditions of
which he is not conscious.-John Bur
roughs, in the August Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
WASHINeTON-EXPOSITI0N SPECIAL
Effective August 3. 1901,
SOLID FESTIBULE TRAIN
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

n B.-FoIIowinE schedule figures published
only as information. and are not guaranteed
- % A M-Dauville and way stations.
ss.O5 A M.-HarrisonoUrg and way stations.
ss.O0 A M.-Sleepers and coaches 10 Atlanta
and New Orleans Sleeper 70 Columbus. Ca
Dining car.
.1f % A. M-Sleepers ana coaches 20 Co
luunbfa. Savannah. and Jacksonville. Dining
@4.1 2. M--Harriso1burg and way stations.
s4.s5 p M-Charlottesvtlle. Warrenton md
way stations; STrasburg week days
-SI5 T. M-Slee pers and coaches 20 Atlanta
sunset Route Tourist Sleeper 70 san Fran
cisco tri-Weehy-
$50 p M.-Sleepers and coaches 20 Char
lorte Columbia. and Augusta Dining car
slO.r5 p M-Sieepe-s and coaches (via
Ivnchburg and Bristol 20 Chattanooga Mem
mis- and New Orleans Dining Car
81 90 p M-New York and New Orleans
Limited solid Pullman 20 Asheville. Atlanta,
Birmingha1n and New Orleans. Dining Car.
cub and Observation Cars
Note-'Daily. 1Week days
c H ACEERT. s h HAADWICk.
WI TiYIoE. G-P.A. L 8. BRowN. GA.
jy25-ff
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
Railroads.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RI

(Schedule in effect July 90. lSO7)
200 p. Mold DOMINION EXPRESS
week days-StOps at principal points in Fir-
ginia- Vestibule train. standard coaches;
parlor car 10 Hinton. handled in No. u
from Gordonsville. which has la carte
dining car and connects at COvingtOn for
Virginia Hot Springs Pullman sleepers
Clifton Forge 10 Louisville. Cincinnati
Indianapolis. ST. Louis, and Chicago.
S;10 p New c. s. o. Limited, Daily
Fast new vestibule train. stops only at
GordonsFllle. Charlottesville. EtauntoD.
Clifton Forge, and CoyingtOn. Va; White
Sulphur, Ronceverts. and Hinton, ". Va
Pullman slcepers TO Lexington Louisville
Cincinnati. indianapolis. St Louis, and
Chicago. Dining Cars. Ia carte service.
One night out
1flO P M-F. T. V. LIMITED. Daily
Solid vest lille train. Pullman sieepers 10
CtncinnStI Lexington. and Louisville.
Compartment sleeping car to Virginia Hot
Springs week days Dining Cars, a Ia
carte service. Sleepers Cincinnati TO Chi
cago and St Louis. and Louisville TO
Memphis, Nashville. and Southwest
Reservations and tickets at Chesapeake and
Ohio Offices. 513 Pennsylvania ave; 60s 18th
at near +: and Sixth street station Tels-
phone Main S730. for Pennsylvania r. r
Cab Seryics. and Main 1895 for c. & o.
Ticket Office 3y30-1
The Washington times., 1907-07-30
SWANSON SAVES NEGRO
FROM GALL0WS TRIP

RICHMOND. Va, July S0.-Otis Will
iams, the negro boy condemned to be
hanged on August for killing John
at Ottar river in Campbell county. was
saved from the gallows by Governor
S~anson. who commuted his sentence
70 life imprisonment in the penitentiary
Inc boy is now In jail at Rustburg
count Of the extreme youtb Of Williams
Eho is fourteen.