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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-15
psreRmlNeo TO DIE.
Took Rough on Rats and Then Shot
Himself 10 Death.

Cairo. III. Aug l4-Edward l.. Reno.
for ten years assistant postmaster.
committed suicide by taking rough on
rats and then shooting himself through
the head His body was found in the
woods two miles from the city. Reno
disappeared Thursday noon. when he
left the postoffice with sl.lo0. and
went 20 a bank. where he purchased a
draft. Instead Of returning with this
10 the postoffice. he placed II In an
envelope and dropped II in a mail box
after addressing Il To the postmaster.
Besides the revolver and poison,
long dagger lvinr beside him was
found. but the decomposed condition OF
his body makes Il impossible 10 tell
whether or not he had also stabbed
himself
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-15
IMMENSE MORTGAGE.
II Covers q Bond Issue Of Nearly One
Million Dollars


Tuscumbia Ala. Aug ii-One Of
the biggest mortgages. perhaps the
largest. ever decorded in Colbert coun-
~ was filed for record In the probate
office in this city II Is executed by
the Cypress Lumber company N Gin.
cinnsti 10 the Covington Savings Bank
and Trust company. as trustee, of Gov.
ington. Ky. 20 secure a 1915. 900 bond
issue and covers several thousand
acres of land in Morehouse parish. La.
lumber and timber lands. stocks. etc.
In other states. Of which amount II fs
Appropriated that 500. 900 IL situated
IN several counties In Alabama. In.
clmding the plant OF the Tuthill A Pat
tlson company OF Sheffield. which has
been absorbed by the Cypress Lumber
and Veneer company. Before the mort
gage was filed a privilege tar OF
si.46250. or Is cents per 500. on the
face OF the mortgage. as provided by
The Alabama statutes. had 10 he depos'
i,ed with the probate Judge OF Colbert
county. Within thirty days. however.
the parties filing the instrument can
petition the state board OF compromise
or refund of that portion OF the tar
which does not cover the property de-
~crIhed, except IN Alabama
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

AS Frank Stanley who drives one of
Vanostrands drays was driving across
the narrow crossing at the north end OF
the depot platform Tuesday evening a
freight train backed into string of
freight cars on the siding and caught
the team, crowding one of the horses
between the cars and platform and in
juring it SO that it will probably die,
and knocking the dray into kindling
wood. Stanley fell off the back of the
dray and escaped injury. The railroad
company has blocked the entrance from
the Main street crossing by setting a
pole in the track and the approach to
the depot is now a very dangerous one
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

One of Dick PAGES oil wagon teams
INDUCED in a runaway last Thursday
afternoon. Will Crawford was driving
them and when near the residence of j.
P. Hamilton they became frightened
and ran away, overturning the wagon
and dumping the oil cans. They ran
down town and were caught by Bert
Parker in front of The Reporter Office.
The rear wheels Of the wagon had
turned completely over twisting the
coupling pole, but it did not break and
when Charlie Axes saw it he said, "Tll
bet that's a Charter Oak wagon, and
sure enough it was, sold by Bowsher &.
Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

While we were at the depot last
Thursday noon very nice looking old
gentleman got,off the train, asked if we
lived here, and gave his name as W. J.
Ross, stating that he assisted in survey
ing this part of the county into sec
lions, for the government, in 1847. He
seemed to be very we'll acquainted
with some of the early history of the
town and in our short conversation
with him mentioned the big Norman
field south of town, DIR. Roberts and
others. Perhaps some of the earlier
settlers will remember Mr.. Ross. He
was on his way home to Hutchinson,
Kas.-G Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31
Write ]. N. TRAINER,
% West Goth Street.

DR.. W. S. Nye Of this city returned
Friday from Cedar Rapids, accompanied
by his bride, having been married to
Miss Mabel L. Woods at the home of
her parents in Cedar Rapids last We'd
nesday evening. DR.. Nye and wife will
receive cordial welcome in this city
Since locating here a few months ago
DR.. Nye has made many warm friends
who extend their heartiest congratula-
tions to the happy young couple.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31
H. FARQUHAR, E. c.

The Zamoni club were hosts at a re-
ception rendered the other club ladies
of Leon at the elegant new home of
Mrs. ]. G. Springer last Wednesday
evening. The home was beautifully
decorated. with autumn leaves and cut
flowers, and the reception was attended
by nearly every club lady in the city.
Delicious refreshments were served in
the dining room and it was one Of the
society events of the season,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Mrs. M. Hall. of Weldon, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Oney, of southeast of Leon,
left last Thursday for visit at the
home of their sister, Mrs. o. Durham,
at Randall, Kas., and will also visit at
the home of Mr.. Oney's daughter, Mrs.
Lou Fesler at Leavenworth before
returning home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

County Superintendent J.. w. Long
went to Des Moines Saturday and
spent a few days, having been Sc
lected by the State Superintendent to
assist in grading the examination
papers of the applicants for teachers
certificates at the examination the
previous week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

A number of the friends of Rev. J. A.
Armstrong, pastor of the Baptist
church in this city, gave him su r
prise dinner Monday in honor Of his
tiftieth birthday. An enjoyable time
was spent and several tokens of friend
ship were presented to Rev. Armstrong.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

W. H. Roland, of near Grand River,
was in Leon last Thursday, bringing
down wagon load of apples from his
place for which he received over $40
from Harry j. Vogt & Co. While here
Mr.. Poland also did considerable trad
ing, among other things he took home
with him new Charter Oak wagon
purchased from Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Mr.. l. N. Skidmore completed picking
his apple harvest Tuesday afternoon.
Off II apple trees he picked 12O bushels,
which he sold for $1.00 per bushel.
Van Vert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

J.R. Bashaw and wife returned Fri
day noon from a short visit in Des
Moines. That is, Mrs. Bashaw returned
but Rolla stood on the depot at Van
Vert and deliberately watched his
train pull out and leave him. Mr..
Bashaw has been considerable of a
traveller and should have known better
than to get off at such place as Van
Vert.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

The remains of Edwin L. Gates, who
died at his home in Kansas City on
Sunday from pneumonia, were brou ght
to Leon Tuesday afternoon and inferred
ia the Leon cemetery. His uncle S. A.
Gates, went to Kansas City Sunday and
accompanied the remains to this city.
A suitable obituary and tribute to this
exemplary young man will be published
this week, being unavoidably crowded
out this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

A pretty little daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. CARRIER,
OF north Leon, last Thursday and now
Ed says he will have baby of his own
to practice on when it comes to taking
baby pictures.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Elder u.s.. Rupert, formerly pastor
Of the A. C. church at Brooks and High
land and who, for the past two years
has been stationed at Glasco, Kas., has
returned to the Hawkeye state and ac-
cepted the pastorate of the A. G.
churches at Leon, Woodland and Tus-
keego. Mr.. Rupert has large circle
has returned to the garden spot. A
number of years ago the gentleman was
known all over this section as an ath-
lete, and especially foot racer, and if
the people Of that county has anything
they want caught that will require
speed, the new pastor will accommodate
them, even to overtaking their train on
the branch. Corning Free Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Master Louie Pickering had rather
unique experience last Wednesday on
which day he found two pocketbooks,
which were brought to The Reporter
Office to be advertised. One was claimed
by Miss Lila Mckinley and the other by
Miss Harriet Meter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

For SALE:-Stock of merchandise
about $4,000 in small town, good loca-
ton, stock is clean and in good shape.
A bargain. For particulars call or ad-
dress this office. 1O-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Joe S. Warner, of Hereford, Texas,
came in Wednesday evening of last
week to visit with his mother, Mrs.
J. r. Bashaw for a couple of weeks.
Joe is very enthusiastic about Texas
and he puts in all his time talking
about the beauties of that country ex-
cept when he is talking about his new
baby. He says down in Texas the
babies were never known to have the
collie or the hogs the cholera.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

There will be regular preaching SER
vices at the Presbyterian church Sun
day morning and evening. Evening
subject: "How Religion Dwarfs the
Soul"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

G. M. Axes on Monday purchased SO
head of extra fine hogs from L. A. Black
man, of Blockley, which averaged 81
pounds a head, and he received 81 cents
for them. Charley thought they were
such fine bunch that he had them load
ed and brought up on the afternoon
passenger train.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

For SALE OR EXCHANGE-One three
year old registered Shropshire ram. l
bought this ram at the state fair two
years ago. l can't use him any longer.
He is fine ram. Also three extra
good ram lambs, nice big fellows and
will price them right.
3-tf w. H. WISE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

DR.. W. G. Jefrries is about the proud
est doctor in the state of Iowa since
the arrival of his first born, bouncing
boy Monday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

A little boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
e. E. Johnson, of this city last Wednes-
day, but he was not long for this world
and died three days later, his frail little
body being laid to rest in the Leon
cemetery. The bereaved parents have
the sympathy of many friends in their
sore bereavement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Do you wish to buy good farm
cheap? Ii so, write A. U. Quint, COS OBJ
servatory Building, Des Moines, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

There will be box supper at Brush
College school house in Eden township,
on Friday evening, Nov. 1st. All cor
daily invited to come, and donate
boxes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

G. M. Axes last Saturday sold five
head of of his good horses to Pete Dan
iels OF Garden Grove. For three head
he received SEES, and for the five head
total of 5000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

o. P. Depew and family returned to
Clarinda Friday night from Tecumseh,
Neb., where they spent the summer.
Depew will again work at Perry Owens
bakery and many friends of the family
will be glad to welcome them back to
this city.-Clarinda Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Geo. w. Sanger, of Center township,
says he has the youngest cow in Deca-
tur county. He bought Jersey calf
last fall from Geo. w. Sears, and one day
last week she gave birth to a fine calf,
when she was only year and n days
old. George says he thinks this beats
all previous records.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

At the annual election of the officers
of the Baptist Sunday School last Sun
day the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year.
Supt.-P. G. Watsabaugh.
Asst. Suppl. r. Acton.
Secy and Treas.-Anna Perdew.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Are you from Missouri, than call on
W.. G. Stempel & Co. and they will
''show you" that they are selling wall
paper cheaper then you have ever
bought it before.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

For SALE:-One large heating stove
for wood or coal, just as good as new.
Can be seen at Will Filical's shop.
Inquire of Mr.. Filical or G. w. Jenree.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Mrs. O. P. Barnett was called to Cory
don Monday on account of an acct
dent which befell her son, S. G. Wilson,
near that city last Friday. He was
hauling hay when the team ran away
and he was thrown to the ground,
breaking his leg and also his arm in
two nIacas
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

e ATTENTION KNIGHTs:-A special meet
ing for the purpose of drilling for the
coming inspection will be held on
Thursday evening of this week, and it
is expected that every Knight Templar
will be present at this meeting in full
uniform.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31
Buy your pure cider vinegar of Coder
Big stock Velie buggies always on
hand at Bowsher g. Bowshers.

Elder j. ]. Rupert will preach at
Woodland Saturday night and Sunday
at II a. m. No preaching Sunday night
at Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

County auditor H. G. Scott is stepping
pretty high over the arrival of new
boy baby at his home Monday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Our wall paper is going fast at one
half price. Better come in soon and
have a greater selection. We are also
headquarters for window glass.
w. G. STEMPEL & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Farquhar Bros. of this city, have Sc
cured the contract for putting in a
Round Oak furnace in the residence Of
o. w. Parker, the Pleasanton merchant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

While you are buying wall paper at
W. C.zStempel & Co.'S. at one-half price
don't forget to get the window glass to
close up those holes, before winter
comes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

DR.. B. L. Eiker and wife left Friday
for the east, where DR.. Eiker will take
a special post graduate course in sur
gerry at the Post Graduate Hospital in
Chicago and also visit other eastern
cities on business. He will return to
Leon Nov. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

For SALE-Several pieces of resi-
dence property in Leon. Or will rent
or trade them.
Off ]. CEsLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

HELP WANTED-Men or women to
represent The American Maya
zine, edited by F. p. Dunno "(Mr.
Dooley''), Ida M. Tarbell, Lincoln Stef-
fens, etc. Straight proposition. Good
pay. Continuing interest from year to
year in business created. Experience
and capital not necessary. Good OPP
portunity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Wall paper at Van Werden's cheaper
than any place in town. Trying to
clear up in next thirty days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

For SALE-A new top buggy. 1t is
one of the best and will be sold alta bar
gain price for cash or secured note.
O. e. HULL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Lineville Roller Mills wants TO buy
all your good milling wheat at the high
est market price or will exchange you
high patent flour for your wheat.
tt WRIGHT & VARNEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

PASTURE FOR RENT 40 acres, mile
from Leon. Inquire of j. S. Warner,
Hereford, Texas. TAT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Van Werden permits no one to sell
wall paper any cheaper than he does.
Look our store over it may pay you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

For Sale:-IS registered Shropshire
yearling rams.
u. T. HIMSELF,
1O3t Mt. Ayr, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31
DIR. NYE, DENTIST.
office in Biggs Block.

For SALE:-Plenty of good brick.
41-tf f. l.. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

LosT-A young shepherd dog, yellow
and white. Please notify e. Housh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

For SALE-A good second hand organ
for sale. E. M. CoDER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Rabbit brand Angora yarn, balls for
% cents. THOMPSON s. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-31

Wall paper at one-half price at W. G.
Stempel & Co.'S.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-13
AIRS ASSASSINATION
esident Carrie S Gun |or Protection Against
 Would Be
 Assassins

esident Roosevelt fears an at
 npt at assassination is evinced
 the discovery that he carries a
 Tge loaded six shooter sstrapped
 his hip all the lime. When he
 hs preparing for the ceremonies
 the laying of cornerstone here
 esterday afternoon it was dis bvered that he was carrying a bvolver.
 Ectoria, June 1O-The Canad- hn railroad is ordering to new |teamers, which will be on the Fame lines although much better hat the old Princess May which was in the Alaskan trade in 1898 Pekin, June 1O-The g.eatest motor race ever undertaken started here today. The contestants, of whom there are eight, are 10 go from here to Paris starting at the same time. and using no other means of transportisE except their motor cars.
 San Francisco, June 1O- Schmitz's lawyers have refused tc aAew the admission of Abe RLePs testimony in the trial of the mayor as they are unable to tell wha, line his evidence would follow Heney is afraid to let him go or the stand for fear he would try tc shield Schimitz so it is probable that he will not be allowed to tes. tify.
 Seattle, June 1O-A Chinese den has been discovered in this city where girls are enticed and ruined and then sent to Alaska to prevent their being found by their parents AThe officials have been watching the place for some time and yes terday made member of arrests among those who were running the house They will be prosecuted to the full extent of the Jaw.
 New York, June 10 ~ Harry Thaw says that he will conduc the defense in his new trial him self and will not allow any attor ney to assist him. His mothe and wife are trying to dissuad, him from such action, but he i firmly decided to at end to tn, matter himself.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-13
JapS Desire War
Pacific Coast Japs Con tribute Funds To Pro- mote War Spirit
 at Home.

Washington, June 1.-The Japs on the Pacific Coast are sending home vasts sums of money to be used to upset the Saioni ministry. whom they accuse of comprising the American question. They de- sire to place in power the opposi- ton, which is pledged to secure all their demands from the United States or fight.
 Sheridan, Wyo., June 1.-The sheriff's posse caught up with the Northern Pecific bandits yesterday and pitched battle ensued. Four on each side were killed, one of the bandits, about twenty years of age being unidentified. The sheriff also received a severe wound, but will recover.
 Lee Van Slyke, of Vaughn, Wash. has been appointed to succeed John Burton as U $. Commissioner at Cor. dova. Burton has resigned from the office.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-13
SOCialiStic Teddy
Socialists Jubi1ant Over Presidents $ Remarks at
 Jamestown Re-
 garding Trusts

Jamestown, June 11-At an ad- dress delivered at the exposition today President Roosevelt de. clared that the trusts were ea1inc up the natural wealth of the com munity. He said that the only remedy for such a state of affairs was that the government should own all the coal, oil, timber and other n.,tural wealth of the coun- try. The socialists of the country are ]uhllant over the speech, de- cl"ring that the uttcrances of the president are pure socialism.
 Washington, June 1.-The am nouncement has been semi-of1ic- iallY made that Nicholas Lcngworth will soon receive an appointment as ambassador at either London or Paris.
 Strathcona, Alberta, June H. Six visiting Englishmen were burned to death by an explosion. of gas in the coal mine here yester day. An heroic effort was made to save the visitors, put without success. George Trent, one of the rescuers, pcrlshing in the attempt.
 Washington, Junu 1.-The Kino ot siam has announced his inten- ton to come 10 the United States and visit President Roosevelt. As the King travels with an enormous suite the difficulty of entertaining him places the president in very embarrassing position.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-13
JAP PAPERS URGE WAR
Demand That War Be Declared Unless All Demands are
 Granted

papers and the populace of Japan are now advocating declaring war against the United States. The agitation carried on for the past few weeks by the papers has aroused the people until they are demanding that all diplomatic re- latlons cease on the part of Japan and that war be declared. Wis count Toni, leader of the Japanese parliament is also in favor of fight ing the Americans, if diplomacy fails to effect speedy settlement of the troubles between the coun. tries. The situation is very seri. GUS, and in view of the pressure be. ing brought hy the papers and the people on parliament, 1t would not be surprising if a declaration ot war was to be made at any time. San Francisco. June 1O- A statement made by the TokiC press that all preparations have been made for the immediate blow ing up Of the government defenses at Golden Gate in cas-" of d declar ation of war, is denied by loca Japanese. They say there is nc one in this country in the employ of Japan for such purposes, anc that no attempt has b en made tC spy out the defenses or plant mines to blow them up.
 San Francisco, June 1O-Thrct different street car wrccks have happened during the last 24 hours as result of the employment ot inexperienced men for motermen Eleven passengers were seriously injured and are now in the hospi. tai, while three more are not ex. pected to live till night.
 Canton, June 10-British Nils olonary Johnson, his wife, helper and baby were killed yesterday by thc rebels ard their bodies EorriblI mutiI9tcd. The rebellion is as Sumlng an anti-foreign aspect arc he foreigners are greatly alarmed for fear of extensive outbreak against them.
 Mexico. June 1O-There is { rumor afloat that Cobrera, presi dent of Gautamala has been assas slnated. No details are obtainable
Cañon City record., 1907-08-15

the abstract business at Montrose,
Colo, stopped on his way back to
Montrose from Iowa where he was
called a few weeks ago by the illness
Of his father. Harry says Iowa is a
good state but he expresses himself
as being greatly pleased to get back to
Colorado.
Archibold Currey, who brought the
remains of his wife here a few weeks
ago from Bay City. Tex, for burial,
has returned home. Mr.. Currey is a
member Of the board of county COM
missioners of Metagora county and
has resided in the Lone Star state for
number of years. Mr.. Currey, likes
Canon City and thought the weather
here delightfully."- cool. When he left
home the mercury indicated a tenn
perature of 125 degrees in the shade.
Louis Damehaner died in South Can
on shortly after o'clock Sunday
morning OF stomach trouble after a
short illness. Deceased was seventeen
or eighteen years Of age and formerly
lived with her mother in a tent near
the entrance to the Royal Gorge. His
mother, the only relative he is known
to have, moved to Boise City. Idaho.
several months ago leaving the boy
here to earn his living as best he
could. The arrangements for the fun
eral have not yet been announced.
Thos. McNally of Duluth, Mimi, is
in town looking up the mineral pros
poets of the Red Gulch district In
company with H. c. Taber. superin-
tendent Of the Queen-Princess mines,
he watched the run of a car Of the
black oxide brought down from the
mines Saturday. Tomorrow he goes
to Copperfield to study conditions
there Mr. McNally is in the employ
of the Superior. Wis, operators and
has been sent here at the instance of
the Copper operators of that district.