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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10

Japanese newspapers state that the
incorporation Of the Japanese match
manufacturers 10 sure. aided BY Ene.
Ish capital. The capital viii b BE-
tween e1.yo0.0 900 and $S.ooo.o 900. equally
subscribed by JapaAose manufacturers
q English investors. Including the
small factories. 06orts will b made
% open markete Tor japanese matches
In Europe and Australia.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10
CALL OUT
LEASED WIRE MEk

Chicago. Oct. 3.-The telegraph strike
-NFs4cpSd-a ncS situation today at q
Meeting Of the operators when a reso-
ution to call out the brokers' and
eased wire operators was adopted.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10
NEW COMMANDER FOR
DEPARTMENT OF THE oAkorAa

Washington. q. C., Oct. 5.-By direc-
ton OF the president. William p. Duyall
was Yesterday appointed to be major
Senern! ip The amy. vice Major General
tho present commander OF
q department OF the Iakotas.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10

w. D. Howells. who saw the king at
Doncaster on st. Ledger day, records
In Harper's this impression: Prob
ably no man in his kingdom under-
stands better than Edward VII that he
10 largely a form. and that the more 81
q form he IL the more comfortable he 10
to the English ideal OF a monarch. But
no E%nglishman apparently knows bet
ter than he when to leave of being a
FORM and become a man, and he has
endeared himself to his people from
time to time by such Inspirations"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10
INJURED MAN REGs .
THEM NOT TO TELL WIFE. :

Sioux Falls, S. D., Oct. 3.-The
yardmaster of the Omaha rail-
road In this city. William Nc
Cornell, aged about 30 years, was
run down by n car which was
being switched in the yards, and
had his right leg cut Off just
above the knee. He had been in
the employ Of the Omaha rail-
road company about five years.
and until a few months ago was
a trainman on that road.
After being injured, McCon-
nell's first thought was of his
wife. who is in poor health.
Tell her" he begged a friend,
that Billie had to go west for a
few days"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10
HURON MAY ERECT
Y. M. C.. A. BUILDING

Huron, S. D.. Oct. 4.-The question
OF the erection of a Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing here is being agitated by the Civic
Federation with fair prospects of sue
cess. Committees are making a cam
vas of the city.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10
MAS. LEW wAllAcE-prEs

Charlottesville, ya3..~ Gee--.-
susan r. Wallace. widow Of General
Lew Wallace is dead.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10
HOT SPRINGS PLANS
A $4,000 RATHhOusE

Hot Springs. S. D.. Oct. 3.-This town
is to have Il modern $4,000 pink sand
begin about October Is. This is the
announcement of H. l.. Braun, who
bought the Evans mud bath property
two years ago. and has been improving
it since.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10
NEW PIERRE BRIDGE
OPEN FOR TRAFFIC

Pierre. S. D., Oct. 3.-Thc first train
of freight to cross the new steel bridge
here was brought over Sunday night,
being a long train of material. Ship
ment of freight at night will begin this
week. but passenger service will not
likely begin before November l.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10

Mrs. Harriet Chalmers Adams has
Just completed one of the most extra
ordinary Journeys ever undertaken by
q woman She spent three years In
visiting South n Central America,
penetrating to the furthermost from
tier points. In the highlands of Peru
Mrs. Adams found scattered Indian
tribes who are In nowise changed since
the days the Spanish c%onquerors first
saw them. These Indians. Mrs. Adams
says. are the OF the greatest
OF American aborigines whose monu-
ments are today the marvel of scien-
fists.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-10-10

The test of the 2-cent fare law IN
Missouri 10 resulting In a great increase
OF passenger traffic. The receipts Of
railroads have risen s. 1000 a day in
Kansas City. Passenger trafic as re-
ported In st. Louis Is az heavy as dur
Ing the exposition. The railroads ad-
init the gain. but point out that the
costs OF operation have grown with 1t.
and raise the question whether the in
crease is not temporary. caused by a
desire to take advantage Of the low
fares. A much longer test is needed to
determine definitely the permanent ef-
3ects OF reduced rates on traffic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
KILLED AT Van VERT
Brakeman f. A. Moore Crushed in
Collision of Two Engines at Van
Vert Saturday Evening.

An accident in the switch yards at
Van Vert Saturday evening caused the
death of +. A. Moore, Burlington
Brakeman, who was caught between two
engines and was crushed so that lie
died at the Centerville hospital on
Monday morning.
Mr.. Moore was about p years of age
his home being at Pulaski, Iowa, and he
had been working as brakeman for
about two months, being regular
brakeman on one of the freight runs
between Centerville and Van Vert.
Saturday evening few minutes after
seven o'clock he was engaged in doing
some switching at Van Vert, and was
riding on the pilot of the engine, when
a misplaced switch caused the engine
to collide with another engine which
backed into the engine on which he
was riding and he was caught between
them and badly crushed. The only
damage to the engines was the tearing
off of the pilot on the engine on which
Moore was riding.
In the hope of saving his life spec
Centerville where he was taken to the
hospital and every attention given him,
but his injuries were such that he
passed away Monday morning about 8
o'clock.
His remains were sent to the home of
his parents at Pulaski for interment.
The deceased had resided at Center
vile for about two months and was
very popular among his fellow employ
eeS. He was unmarried.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
Bring In Your Corn.

A few weeks ago The Reporter an
nounced that it would give a prize of
$500 for the best ten ears of corn
brought to this Office this fall, the date
for making the award being announced
as Monday, Dec. End, but several par
ties who wished to enter corn in the
contest have not yet finished husking
their corn and have requested us to ex-
tend the time couple of weeks and we
have consented to do so. The contest
will close at noon on Monday, Dec. 10Th,
and on that date someone will receive
the prize. There are no strings tied to
the contest, and any person can enter
one or more lots of corn in the contest.
The award will be made by three
Judges who are disinterested, and what
ever lot of ten ears they decide as
being the best will receive the award.
We do not say the largest ten ears, but
the best ten ears. We are not after the
corn, but want to see what good corn
the farmers Of Decatur county raised
this year, and if the winner of the
prize wants the corn back he is welcome
to it. Bring on your corn and the soon
er you bring it in the better. If you
have two or more varieties you can On.
ter as many lots as you wish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
A FALL CAUSES DEATH
Lewis Johnson, a Well Known High
Point Farmer, Falls from a Corn
Crib and is Fatally Injured.

Lewis Johnson, a we'll known and
wealthy farmer of High Point township,
living six miles east of Leon, fell from a
corn crib on his farm last Thursday
evening and received injuries which
resulted in his death on Saturday even
ing. For several years Mr.. johnson has
been failing in health, and was rather
feeble. He had climbed up on the side
of corn crib which was being erected
and board near the top broke off when
he took hold of it, letting him fall to
the ground. The board struck him over
the eye, inflicting quite wound, but
the shock of the fall was what injured
him. He was found shortly after the
accident by his wife and assisted into
the house. He was conscious at the
time and told her he guessed he was
pretty badly hurt. Soon after he be-
came unconscious and physician from
Leon was hurriedly summoned. He ap-
parently revived under treatment, but
on Friday. evening was stricken with
paralysis, having injured his head in
falling, and this was followed the next
morning by total paralysis, and he
passed peacefully away. He is survived
by his wife and three married daugh-
ters, Mrs. John Konklin, Mrs. Lewis
Sears and Mrs. Ross Fulton, all of High
Point. The funeral services were held
from the home on Sunday, conducted by
Elder L. M. Kob, interment being in the
High Point cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
Lewis Johnson

was born in Pike county, Illinois, Aug.
p, 1888, and died at his home in High
Point township, Decatur county, Iowa.
on Nov. %, 1907, aged SO years, months,
and one day. He was the son of Lewis
and Barbara johnson, who several
years ago preceded him to the spirit
world. He came to Decatur county,
Iowa, in 1852, where he has since re-
sided. He was married Feb. "a, 1867, to
Sarah Ann, daughter of John and Sophia
Miller. To this union was born two
children, Hannah E., wife of John
Konklin, and Mary E., wife of Lewis
Sears. Their mother died Dec. 16, 1872,
leaving the husband with his two chill
dren to mourn her early departure.
On March Is, 1876, he was married
to Mary E., daughter of VIM. and Nancy
Carr, of Livingston county, Mo. To
this union was born one child, Lille A.,
wife of Ross Fulton. In 1852 he enlisted
in Co. H, 9Th Kansas Inf, where he
served for one year, being honorably
discharged on account of disability.
He always lived an honest upright life,
and his motto was, ITO always do to
others as he wished to be done by. He
was good neighbor, kind father and
affectionate husband, and ever had a
kind word for all.
A dear one is from us taken,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
That never can be filled.
Funeral services conducted by Ed.
L. NJ. Kob, of Garden Grove, interment
in the High Point cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
Public Health.

Beginning with the next issue of
this paper there will appear series of
articles on public Health" which we
trust will be not only Of interest to our
readers but will prove to be of great
benefit in helping to protect the public
from sickness and disease. We expect
this series of articles to include the
revised rules and regulations of the
Iowa State Board of Health, together
with the duties prescribed for mayors,
township clerks, physicians, school
teachers and the general public. Com
ments and explanations will be made
from time to time which will enable
the public to determine whether their
health officer, their physician, their
mayor, their township clerk and they
are doing their duty.
The old adage that ian ounce of pre-
vention is worth pound of cure is
nowhere better illustrated than in the
preservation of health. Nearly all the
sickness of both ancient and modern
times can be traced directly or in
directly to bad water supply, impure
air and ventilation, needless exposure,
contaminated food or diseased milk.
We trust that these articles will be
carefully read by our subscribers and
prove of decided and lasting benefit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
Forward Pass Defeats Leon.

The Ottumwa High school football
team defeated the Leon High school
team last Saturday on the Leon grounds
by the score of 6 to O..
The teams were very evenly matched
and it was only on fluke that Ottumwa
did win.
In the first half neither team was able
to get away with the ball, both teams
showing great defensive work, and
when time was called the ball was in
Icons possession on their own Is yard
line.
The second half was nearly repeti-
tion Of the first except Leon when on OF
tumwa's 40 yard line tried for place
kick but failed.
In the last three minutes of play, and
when on Icons so yard line, Stookey
tried to forward pass, but before he
could complete the throw, line man
broke through and blocked him and the
ball was fumbled.
Stentz, the Ottumwa right end, se-
cured the ball and carried it over
Icons goal for a touchdown. McGowan
kicked an easy goal, making the score
Ottumwa 6 Leon 0. Following is the
line up:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
BEGIN YOUR SHOPPING NOW.
For Your Own Convenience and for
Sake of OverWorked Sales
People Do 1t Now.

In less than four weeks Christmas
will be here. Do you remember how
very hard holiday shopping was in for
mer years, when everybody waited un-
til the last two or three days, and then
fought for chance to get into store,
and bought all sorts of things that they
did not want. In recent years, people,
at least some people, have begun to
avoid the rush and to do their shopping
early. This proved eminently satisfac-
tory to the customer as we'll as the
statesmen and the merchants. The lat
ter likes to sell goods to their custom
ers and they like to show goods and to
sell people what they want, but when
all crowd in at one and the same time,
of course that is impossible. Last year
many took the advice of the REPORTER
and begun buying early and at a time
when the rush was won't to begin in
former years, the bulk of the holiday
trading had been done, no one had been
crowded, no one had been compelled to
take things that they did not want, be-
cause there was no opportunity for
shopping, and everybody was satisfied.
The new arrangement surely must have
commended itself to all, and it is in
order to repeat the admonition for 1907:
"Do your shopping early. Begin now."
The stores are packed with all sorts of
useful and ornamental articles, and the
merchants and clerks will be pleased to
assist you in making your selections
and in every other way possible. A
proper regard for your own comfort and
convenience for the people in the stores
will induce you to follow the sug-
gestion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
George 6rlffln's Hog Sale.

George Griffin, the we'll known breed
er of fine Poland-China hogs, of near
Pleasanton, picked out the only real
stormy day this fall for his big sale,
last Wednesday, when it rained and
showed all day, and as he was not look
ing for that kind of weather he wisely
concluded to postpone the sale until
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, when it will take
place regardless of the weather, as he
has arranged to hold the sale under
cover. Mr.. Griffin has some of the
finest bred hogs to be found in the
whole country and breeders will do
well to attend his sale, as they will
have an opportunity to secure the very
best of breeding stock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
Mrs. Grover Jennings

Eva n, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
W. Bright, was born at Davis City,
Iowa, December II, 1888, and died at
the home of her parents in Leon, Iowa.
November "a, 1907, aged 1S years, IL
months and days.
Her entire life was spent in and
around Leon. In early childhood when
perhaps about or 5 years of age, she
showed a remarkable inclination TO-
ward religious life and it is the opin-
ion of her parents that she never knew
time when she did not love Jesus.
In a revival meeting held in the
bounds of the Decatur CITY circuit
when she was about IL years of ape.
she made public confession of Christ.
Three or four years later she united
with the Christian church of Leon. of
which she was member at the time Of
her death.
February 3, 1907, she was united in
marriage to Mr.. q. l. jennings, of Leon,
This happy union that had so much
promise for the young couple was soon
marriage she had contracted severe
cold. 1t rapidly developed into tuber-
culosis. The best skill of the physi-
SAe@AAs' GNU oAO CcuuorcSU MINISTRY or l6I
loved ones were alike unavailing. Like
tender plant she faded before the
blighting disease. She bore her suffer.
ing with great patience and though
anxious to get well she became entirely
resigned to her fate, saying to her loved
ones that it was we'll with her soul
She was good girl, the comfort and
stay OF her parents, the joy and solace
OF her husbands heart. Her going
away seems all too soon, but aftea1
! awhile we shall know and understand
Her parents and a half brother, Mr.
I. F. Walters, of West Virginia, and fos
ter brother Arthur, and the heart
broken husband are left to mourn hel
early departure. Besides these, a large
number Of relatives and youthful asso
ciates and friends join in this deer
sorrow, and tenderest sympathy for the
bereaved. The funeral was at 2:3(
o'clock Monday and was held from the
Christian church, Rev. J. L. Boyd, pas
tor OF the Methodist Episcopal church
OF Leon, preaching the sermon from the
text. BE not afraid, only belieye.,--
Mark, $3.50. Rev. Rupert, of the Ad
vent Christian church, assisted III the
services, A large congregation was ii
attendance. Burial was III the Leor
lcemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
New Court Cases.

f. A. Greenland VS.. T. j. Munyon.
The plaintiff claims that on Nov. IL,
1902, he loaned defendant $4,000, and
asks for Judgment for this amount with
interests and costs. v. r. McGinnis
and G. w. Hoffman attorneys for
plaintiff.
w. j. Davis vs.. Bessie B. Davis.
Plaintiff sues for divorce. They were
married in Washington county, Neb.,
March s, 1898, and lived together until
September, 1907. He alleges he had
always conducted himself as dutiful
and loving husband, and that on Sep
tember 1st, 1907, she wilfully deserted
him without just or reasonable cause.
Before leaving she told him she had no
proper love for him, that she married
him because her mother persuaded her
to; that she loved another man and
would not live with this plaintiff. He
! also alleges she is woman of violent
temper, vicious and cruel. That she
has struck him in the face, thrown
dishes at him, destroyed pictures and
many other things to harass and vex
him. One child has been born to them
Leslie II. Davis, seven years of age
who is now in the care and custody OF
defendants mother. Plaintiff asks that
he be granted decree of divorce
Geo. w. Baker attorney for plaintiff.
]. 7. Drohan vs.. Mrs. B. M. Drohan ct
al. The parties are the heirs of Thos
Drohan, who died in 1892, owning at
that time the south half of the north.
east quarter and the south one fourth
of the north one half of the northeast
quarter of section 20, township 68
range "a west, Decatur county, Iowa
Plaintiff asks that appraisers be ap.
pointed and the property divided
among the heirs. Howell & Elgin at.
torneys for plaintiff.
The last will of Leander Fl. Powell
has been filed for probate. 1t is dated
Nov. s, 1907, being witnessed by f. f
Bedier and G. M. Truitt. After pro-
yiding for the payment of his just debts
and funeral expenses he bequeaths all
his property to his son Frank Powell
He names S. Varga as executor of the
will and directs that the executor
shall manage and control his estate un
i til the son attains the age Of twenty.
i one years. Should the son need money
\ for his education he directs that the
Iexecntor shall pay it out Of the estate
i without any order of court.
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28
R. A. M. Officers.

At the regular meeting of Leon Chap
ter r. A. M, held last Wednesday even
ing, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year and will be INSTALL
ed on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4th:
H. H.P.-W. G. Stempel.
K.-Dr. j. W. howell.
S.-W. E. Myers.
Secy.-M. E. Wasson.
Treas.-H. Farquhar.
High Priest Stempel has named the
following appointive officers:
G. H.-F. G. Mullinix.
p. Sd. F. Harvey.
r. A. CIV. A. Poush.
M. of 3rd VI. A. Caster.
M. of End We E. Bell.
NJ. of 1st V.-M. Woodard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-28

LEON SCHOOL COLUMN
En,ro, HIMENA HOFFMAN.
' ROLAND ALLBAUGH.

If you would have faithful servant and one that
you like, serve yourself"
The Leon schools will enjoy vaca-
tion on Thursday and Friday of this
week. We think it will be greatly ap-
preciated by all as examinations are
tiresome.
Mr.. Roy Hatch and Miss Rose New
man were enrolled in the High School
Monday morning.
A large crowd was in attendance at
the foot ball game last Saturday and
witnessed one of the best games of the
season. The teams were well matched
and had it not been for tumble there
would probably have been no score
made by either side, but Icons forward
pass was blocked and Ottumwa made
touchdown and then kicked goal. The
score being go.
Mrs. Lindsey who has been teacher
in the Leon schools for a number of
years was lately appointed matron in
the Indian schools at the Cheyenne
agency in South Dakota. She has been
a valuable teacher in our schools and
we regret to see her leave but wish
her unlimited success in her new work.
In the Senior Literature examination
VI tdSU Wc0h cdCl IucIlU0F VI Uu0 CldS6
was required to write a short paragraph
justifying the conduct of Dame Van
Winkle. Miss Drake decided to allow
the best one to be printed. After much
careful comparison Harry Swanson's
was selected as being very concise and
to the point. "Dame Van Winkle was
always scolding her husband because
he would not work enough to make
living for her and her children. He was
without doubt lazy old man and Dame
Van Winkle had perfect right to
scold him whenever an opportunity
presented ITSELF" Georgia Stewart,
Estey Armstrong and Paul Stookey also
wrote paragraphs that were filed with
excellent reasons. Earl Gardner eyi-
IDENTIFY wr ,te only because he had to,
and not because he thought that wife
had any right to scold her husband.
The girls all seemed to approve heartily
of Dame Van Wrinkles conduct and if
any Of them ever get lazy man for
husband, he is likely to have worse
time than Rip did.
Here's to our football heroes, tried
and true.
May their victories be many and
their injuries few"
Come to the football game Thursday
afternoon. Leon VS.. Mt. Ayr. This is
the last game Of the season and prem
ises to be good one. Admission 25c.