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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-10-10

10 OiNer ST. Machinery TX
chsuSs) aud tie Baltimore ofh
a<-r7 ~, I.o.nnsSd ST. A pos, j
directed TO GrESS.0hiGe. or to Il
works, wittra' request Tor book ,
rnd prices VIII receive prom ,
attention.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-10-10
NOTICE,

All persons indebted to me for
goods purchased at my store
PREVIOUS to S~ptcmbr I, 1907, will
lease pay G. $. Marchant. I
want to close this business at once
IS | will be away.
]. L. MARCHANT.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-10-10
5E A RS B VIII LIN NJ y
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF
ROBERT /. SEARS,

o the People OF Mathews and MI PatrOnS,
We returned from Baltimore last week after having
purchased complete line of Dry Goods,
Dress Goods, Ladies CoakS and Coats, Ladies'
Ready-nade Suits, Boys and Mems Clothing,
Ladies Mems and Boys Shoes, Mems and Boys
Hats Madras, Percales, GinghamS, Sutings,
EmbroderieS, LaCeS &C.. as it was possible for ,
money TO secure. The goods are up-to-date ana
are the late latest patterns Our lace and
embroidery department we have taken extra
pains with, ard you will be thoroughly satisfied
with the selection that has been made 1t is the
intention of the firm to carry as select and COM
plete line in all departments as it is possible to
secure. Our millinery department will open next
week and will contain the newest creations in that
art. The lady who will have charge of this de-
p2Ftnlent has been connected with the finest house
in Baltimore and we have no doubt she will prove
satisfactory TO our home people, We solicit your
patronage.
Yours Respectfully
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-10-10

simultaneously with our ed
torial in the last issue in regard
to Independent candidates for
county and district offices, there
appeared in our columns two adj
Siitional notices OF candidacy .
The article was prepared before
those notices cams to the Office.
but not being in It's nature per
sonal, we published it. We are
-. ng no personal fight OH any
hate or candidates. Be
these same aspirants for
49, and those who were nom
slated III the primary, if each
4lrhnning for a party nomina-
Mon. and ali were fighting in the
party ranks. we should express
no choice. However. the D> as
Gratis in primary elec.aaSISSSSS>>z1Il ;
totAascd the parsyfominees, we
eel ifonora bly, bound to support
pose nominees and to advocate
e therefore call
Gratis to support
lie ticket which
hal cOl1m1.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-10-10

lkow lion. ~. Bryan
4 make an address at She grea,
FAIR az Richmond. We be-
ut thousands of Democrats
Richmond to hear
Great NebrSskan and to pay
/ homage TO his lofty states
Ship, his heroic patriotism
bis charm ~0f voice and per
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-10-10

We therefore call
scrats TO, support
lie ticket which
hal col1ml.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12
Prominent Physician Says Sweets
Are Good For Children.

Iowa physicians are becoming much
interested in the writings of DR.. Woods
Hutchinson, a former Des Moines ply
sician. DR.. Hutchinson is refuting all
manner Of old and established theories
regarding rules Of health. The latest
of DR.. Hutchinson's theories to arouse
controversy is that concerning candy.
DR.. Hutchinson's theory in this ai-
rection will make little Willie dance
with glee and the old fashioned
mothers will hold up their hands in
horror. Writing in the December
Woman's Home Companion, DR.. Hutchin-
son says: "Give the children plenty of
pure sugar, tatfy and butter scotch and
they'll have little need for cod liver oil.
Sugar is, after meat, bread and butter,
easily our next most important and
necessary food. The prejudice against
sugar is born of puritanism and stingi-
ness, equal parts. The more sugar and
sweets a man takes at meal, the less
alcohol he wants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The magazine club of Crown vicinity
celebrated the first anniversary of it's
organization Friday evening, at the
home of the president, Mrs. Ralph
Baker. Judging from the appearance
of the we'll spread tables in the spaci-
Gus dining room, it would never be
known that this was time of business
depression. After dinner, which was
very much enjoyed by all present, a
literary and musical program was par
ticipated in by the families of the club.
The crowd dispersed for their respec-
tive homes at a late hour wishing the
genial host and hostess many happy re-
turns of a similar event. Mrs. Aaron
Goodman is one of the new members for
1908. The club looks forwar I'd to an even
more profitable and enjoyable time this
coming year than in the past as they
have more complete and better selec-
tion of magazines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

J.V. Arney returned Friday from
Chicago where he attended the big
Fat Stock show. He says while the
exhibitors were as numerous as usual
this year at the show the attendance of
spectators was considerably smaller
than last year, caused no doubt by the
financial furry. While in Chicago Mr..
Arney attended the annual sale of the
Aberdeen Angus Cattle Association and
purchased the finest young heifer sold
at the sale, which he will use for breed
ing purposes on his farm north of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

While digging drain on the farm of
Ed Sharp just west of Leon last Satur-
day evening. Jacob Blatt was caught by
a cave-in and it took three quarters Of
an hour of hard digging to release him.
The ditch was nine feet deep, and Mr..
Blatt was working after dark with a
lantern in order to finish the work.
About a ton of dirt fell in and he was
completely covered, but fortunately it
was loose enough so that the air could
reach him and aside from few bruises
he escaped injury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The relief committee appointed
Thanksgiving day has requested us to
say to the ladies of Leon that com
mittee will canvas the town for clothing
and whatever can be used for the re-
lief of the poor and needy families
among US. Please look over your ward
robes and larders and have ready what
ever you can spare so the committee
will not have to make a second trip
after it. "The Lord loveth a cheerful
giyer.'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The teachers of the Leon public
schools rendered surprise party to
Mrs. Mettie p. Lindsey, one of their
number who left Monday to assume her
duties as matron Of the Indian school at
Gettysburg, S. D., Monday, one evening
last week. They assembled at the home
of Mrs. Lindsey bringing refreshments
and pleasant evening was enjoyed by
all. The guests presented Mrs. Lindsey
with a handsome memento to remind
her of the friendship of her fellow
workers in the Leon schools.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Mr.. Thomas Simpson and Miss Iva
Stollsworth, both Of GAINESVILLE, were
married by Justice G. W. Beck at his
office in this city on last Wednesday
afternoon. They returned home on the
evening freight and were given a rous-
ing reception by their many friends in
that city upon their arrival.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12
ORDINANCE Mo 4

An ordinance regulating the solicit
Ing OF orders within the incorporate
limits of the city of Leon, Iowa, for
intoxicating liquor for present or flu
lure delivery except from those who
are legally authorized by law to
handle or sell the same in Leon, Iowa,
and providing penalty for the viola
ton thereof.
Be it ordained and enacted by the
council of the city of Leon, Iowa.
Sec. l. 1t shall be the duty of any
person whether as owner, clerk, agent,
servant or employee before soliciting
TO taking orders for the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, whether for present or
future delivery, inside the incorporate
limits OF the city of Leon, Iowa, from
any one except from those who are
legally authorized by the laws of this
state to handle or sell the same in
Leon, Iowa, to pay an annual license
to the city Treasurer for the use of
the city OF Leon the amount of $4,000.
Sec. 2. Upon the payment of the
license provided in Section l hereof,
the Mayor shall issue to any such per-
son license authorizing him to con-
duct said business for the time for
which payment has been made.
Sec. B. Any person violating the
provisions of this ordinance shall be
guilty OF misdemeanor and on con-
viction thereof, shall be fined not ex-
ceeding 800 or be imprisoned not ex-
ceedlng thirty days, and stand COM
mltted to the county jail until the
fine together with the costs of prose-
cution are paid, and each order solicit
ted or taken shall constitute separ-
ate otfense.
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after its
legal publication in the Leon Repor-
ter and The Decatur County Journal.
newspapers printed and published
within the city of Leon, Iowa.
Passed under suspension of rules
this day of December, 1907.
Z. L. Conrey, clerk, city of Leon, Ia.
j. l.. Harvey, mayor, city of Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12
ORDINANCE NO $

All oIolllduCe reg uldCluS Cne
running or conducting of bowling
alleys and skating Kinks inside
the incorporate limits of the city of
Leon, Iowa, and providing penalty
for the violation thereof.
Be it ordained and enacted by the
city council of Leon, Iowa.
Sec. l. 1t shall be the duty of any
person or persons whether as owner,
clerk, agent, servant or employee be-
fore running or conducting a skating
rink or bowling alley within the in
corporate limits of the city of Leon,
Iowa, to pay an annual tax to the city
treasurer for the use of the city of
$4,000 to be paid in quarterly INSTALL
ments each quarter in advance and
procure a receipt therefor.
Sec. 2. Upon the payment of the tax
provided for in Section l hereof and
the presentation of receipt there
for, the mayor shall issue to any such
person or persons license to conduct
said business for the length Of time
for which he has received payment.
Sec. 3. Any person violating the
provisions of this ordinance shall be
guilty of misdemeanor and on con-
viction thereof shall be fined not ex-
ceeding 500 or be imprisoned not
exceeding thirty days and stand COM
mitted to the county jail until said
fine and costs of prosecution are paid.
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after it's
legal publication in The Leon Repor-
ter and The Decatur County Journal,
newspapers printed and published
within the city of Leon, Iowa.
Passed under suspension of rules
this day of December, 1907.
=. L. Conrey, clerk, city of Leon, Ia.
}. l.. Harvey, mayor, city of Leon, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Miss Fern Pryor was elected to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Mrs. M. p. Lindsey as teacher of the
third grade of the north school. Miss
Fern is one of our brightest young
ladies, a graduate of the Leon High
Sbhool and has had considerable sue
cessful experience as teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Mr.. Grey Taylor and Miss Inez Zim-
norman, both of Lineville, were married
at the clerks office in this city last
Wednesday afternoon, the ceremony
being performed by Justice c. w. Beck
They will make their home at Lineville
where many friends extend hearty con-
gfatulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Clark Morris has on display at
the drug store Of W. G. stempel & Co.,
fine line of hand painted china which
will make acceptable Christmas pres
ents. The china is all the work of Mrs.
Morris, and good judges say it is very
artistic. Take look at it and pick out
some of the pieces for Xmas presents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The members of the Leon Woman
lodge returned Saturday from their
trip to Des Moines where they spent
several days during the dedication of
the new castle Of the order in that city.
The Leon degree team was honored by
being invited to do the ritualistic work
and were highly complimented on their
work. The Leon team were not en-
tered in the prize drill contest which
was won by the Ottumwa team,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

&c. Sparks, prominent farmer liv-
ing northeast of Woodland, was bust
ness visitor in this city last Saturday.
Mr.. Sparks is farming on quite an ex-
tensive scale and takes very opti-
nistic view of the present drop in
prices of farm products and says there
is still good money in raising hogs even
at the present prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Mrs. W. A. Hill, who has been sick
for several months, died at her home
two and half miles south east of Leon
last Thursday evening. The funeral
was held at the M. e. church in this
city Saturday morning at II o'clock,
preached by Rev. J. L. Boyd, and inter-
ment was made in the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Mrs. W. r. Ellinwood gave delight
full reception at her home last Saturday
afternoon in honor of Miss Annetta
Newcomer, of Des Moines, which was
attended by large number of ladies'.
Miss Newcomer was here in the in
terest Of the G. W. B. M. and spoke
about the work of this society at the
Christian church Sunday morning and
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

r. A. Sigler has engaged in the meat
market business, closing a deal Monday
for the market just south of The Re-
porter Office owned by John Caster. A
twenty acre tract of timber in Center
township was a part of the deal and
John says he will simply quit cutting
meat and go to cutting wood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

II you don't know what to buy for
Christmas presents just drop into our
big store and look over the big line of
furniture of all kinds we are showing,
and you can surely find something that
will fill the bill. Remember we are
giving away fine $500 kitchen
cabinet to our customers. Come in and
let us tell you about it.
WATSON & BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

We ordered special line of fancy
furniture suitable for the holiday trade
which is the finest we have ever had in
our store. Come in and look at our
stock and we can fit you out.
WATSON & BOONE,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Last Saturday S. j. Overholtzer who
lives on Clyde Northrup's farm, two
miles north of Woodland, husked 100
bushels Of corn and cribbed it in ten
hours. He only claims to be scrub
husker, but Carey Deisher who told us
of the feat consider it pretty good
DAVIS work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12
]. CEsLER.

Say, why don't you buy some nice
article of furniture for Christmas
present. Our big new store is filled
with appropriate pieces of furniture
which will make acceptable presents.
WATSON & BOONE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Us. Beavers, Trav Lane and Dennis
Daughton went to Bushnell, ILL.,, Mon
day to attend Truman Bros. big sale of
imported horses, and rather expected to
purchase new stallion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

d. P. Leahy, Of BIockley, was pass
enger Saturday for Des Moines to visit
his daughter, Mrs. George Slanker,
who is lying very low in hospital in
that city suffering from typhoid fever.
Mr.. Slanker and little daughter who
were also at the hospital with typhoid
fever are now we'll on the road to re-
GOyery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Bert McClain, the buyer for W. P.
Hall, shipped car of horses from Leon
last Friday, which good judges say
were the cheapest car of horses. quail
ity considered, which have been bought
in Decatur county for the passed ten
years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Furniture of any kind always makes
an acceptable Christmas present. The
biggest stock in southern Iowa to pick
from. Let us tell you about the $25.O0
kitchen cabinet which we are going to
give some one of our customers for a
Christmas present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Thomas Ross, who married Miss
Carrie Redman, of this comfy, about
year ago, died at Fowler, Colorado,
Monday, where they had gone for his
health. His remains will be brought to
Hanley, Iowa, for interment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

George johnson, the old colored
gentlemen was found Friday evening
suffering from deranged mind, and as
there was no place to care for him he
was given quarters over night at the
Jail, and the next morning had appar-
emily recovered his reason. His mind
has been failing for some time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The alumni of the Leon High School
Of the years 1899, 1900 and 1901 enjoyed
a pleasant reunion at the home of II. j.
lands in this city Saturday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The young ladies of the Nj. E. church
will hold an exchange at the postofice
lobby on Saturday, Dec. 18th. Bread,
cakes, pies, etc. for sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Santa Claus has sent his message too,
and it is not as long as the presidents.
1t is merely: "Do your Christmas
shopping now"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

For SALB-Twenty tons choice timo-
thy hay. Also so head of shoats weigh
ing 100 to 125 pounds. Enquire of
Ernest Hamilton, Leon, Iowa. 1927.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Have you seen that $500 kitchen
cabinet which WATSON & Boone will
give to some customer for Christmas
present?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

A. d. Ferguson, a farmer SO years old,
was brought before the insane COM
missioners last week and ordered
taken to Clarinda for treatment. He
resided on farm in Burrell township
and his condition was first noticed
about six weeks ago and he has been
gradually growing worse. Domestic
trouble was given as the cause. Sher-
if Wallace took him to the hospital at
Clarinda the same day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The man who can see pothing hut fun
in life never amounts to much; the man
who can see no fun at all in life never
amounts to ANYTHING.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

If you haven't paid for your Re-
porter this year, we will take your
check on any bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

John A. Harris has awarded the con-
tract for heating his residence in north
Leon to Farquhar Bros. They will in
stall number 30 Round Oak furnace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

FOUND -Lady's black kid glove which
the owner can obtain by calling at The
Reporter Office and paying for this
notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

For SALE.-One wagon, good as new;
sne extra large carriage, practically
new. 1G-tf e. j. SANKEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Extra good Poland China male pigs
for sale. Plenty of length and bone.
G. II. FISHER,
13-tf Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

have three Decatur county farms
and a brick business block in Leon
which will sell and take in payment
checks, cashiers certificates, or other
bankable paper.
lift. G. M KELLER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

For SALE-Several pieces of resi-
dence property in Leon. Or will rent
or trade them.
9tf j. CESLER. :
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12
See Sankey Bros. if you need any
nursery stock this fall.

Don't hoard your money. Buy your
Christmas presents now.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The Methodist pastor at. Anamosa
uses three quarter page ad to call at
tention to the revival meetings to open
there?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Buy your Christmas goods right now
and most important Of all buy them Of
your home merchants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

My farm for sale. Write or phone.
EUGENE STANLEY, Lamont, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12
DIR. NYE, DENTIST.
office in Biggs Block.

For RENT-Six room house on 9th and
Q street. ct. J. M. CHAsTAIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Buy your pure cider vinegar Of Cooler.
For the finest Christmas present
in town Call at the CARRIER Studio.
We've got them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

John Dale, who lives mile west of
Leon, was So years old last Thursday
and Mrs. Dale sprung a complete sur
PRISE on him by preparing one of her
sumptious dinners unknown to Mr..
Dale and when he came to the house
at noon he found it filed with relatives
who had come to help him celebrate his
birthday. 1t is needless to say that all
present enjoyed the occasion and for
once Mr.. Dale was completely surprised.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

The Reporter points with pride to
the enterprise of the Leon merchants
who are making an exceptional effort to
secure holiday trade this year. They
are using liberal advertising space to
tell the people of Decatur county what
they have for sale, and we will guaran-
tee that there is no town in southern
Iowa where you will find as good stocks
Of goods to make your selections from.
Do your Christmas shopping early,
avoid the rush of the last few days and
have the unbroken line of goods from
which to make your selections.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

WATSON & BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Anna Woodbury., who is teaching
quite large music class in this city,
gave recital assisted by a number of
her pupils at the home of Mrs. J. A.
Caster Friday evening, which was at
tended by many of the parents of her
pupils. A splendid program was rend-
themselves in highly creditable man
ner, speaking volumes for Mrs. Wood
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
The Tart.

saw an advertisement saying that two German girls
rtas pos,t,ons as servants They lived In dis
tant part Of the CITY, and the housskeeper decided
that carly in the she would TO ses these
tr,asure, and Try TO secure them for her own
rv.n as she was thinking this her husband came In
and ,hs confdad 10 him the sceme. "Bettsr go this
evening" replied that gentleman. warningly. You
know how hard It is obtain servants now. win go
with you Immediately after dinner. and viii bs tho
first on hand consequently last will secure tbs
service, of a competent and house GIRL
To this plan the housCLeeper acceded and accordingly
as soon as they had finished dinner they boarded car
and made for the purlieus Of the city.
street they found lady. properly escorted already
with her.
being augmented and when they finally stood before tho
young woman. asked her II she could cook
She replied most broken English that she could
How long have you IN this countryr asked the
"Dreizehn monats almost" returned the girl
What wages do you wtshr
'.Zwanzig toars nonat." returned the woman -,
.But we paw only 81 a week: wouldn't you come for
that p asked the housekeeper. - :.
.sShe probably got $50 year IN tho old country
ErovIed OF the house.
'Zwanzg ollars. replied the GIRL stupoorhy anu III
this she persisted -, - -.
the housekeeper withdrew 10 think the matter over te
ing the German girls and her on the norow
when she might possibly have decided TO accept tne
demands But left the line Of misresses naa
and. as on the morrow heisner So r
neared II pretty tina. these very sevey yous
gobbed by one OF the nouse"Nss pteao~
wha would probably have taken them as any psiS~
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

another man who is writing his (Shaw's) life.
The American humorist has succeeded in shock
ling London by going out of his hotel in bath
robe and pair of slippers, but he yielded to per-
suasions OF friends and did not take his suit of
white evening clothes abroad"