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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Campbell-Dye.

One of the interesting weddings Of
when Miss Cora Dye became the bride
mony was performed at $3.50 o'clock at
on Eighteenth street, DR.. E. 7. Hager-
of green and white was observed in the
decorations of the parlors, white carna-
tions, palms and ferns being used to OBJ
tain the desired effect. There were no
attendants, save for the little ring
bearer, Helen Baird, who carried the
ring in a rose..At the hour a appointed.
for the ceremony Mrs. d. M ifssmbers'
played Mendelssohn's wedding march,
and perceding the ceremony Miss Lone
Willetts sang thine for Life The
wedding guests numbering about 100,
were received by Mr.. and Mrs. Sampson,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Beavers and MIR. and
Mrs. G. G. Dye. The bride was becom-
ingly attired in gown of white French
lawn, the bodice of which was trimmed
with French Valenciennes lace. She
carried shower bouquet of brides
roses. After congratulations luncheon
was served in the dining room from
prettily appointed table. The dining
room was in charge of Mrs. G. B. Marine
and Miss Emma Rittner, and Misses
Ella Conrey, Lillian Ayres, Neva Shidler,
Elizabeth Hayes, Daisy Sprague, Glenn
entine Gale, Julia Fleming, Jennie
Averill Harriet and Nettie Bacchus,
Rachel Jones and Mrs. H. B. Lewis
assisted in serving. Mrs. George Feige
acted as parlor hostess and Miss Eunice
Anderson presented the guests to the
receiving line. The bride has resided
in Des Moines about fifteen years. and
during that time has won a large circle
Of friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell will
reside in Chicago, where they will be at
home after March Is at 400 Chustnet
street. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. G. c. Dye of Lineville, Iowa;
Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Beavers of Woodland,
Iowa; DR.. and Mrs. G. l.. Campbell of At
lantic, Iowa; DR.. Howard Campbell of
Anita, Miss Ella Conrey of lndianola;
Mr.. and Mrs. e. F. H. Lightner of
Mitchellville, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Butler of Mitchellville, Mr.. and Mis-.
Francis Mcclure of Red Lodge, MINI.
-Des Moines Register and Leader,
March 3.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Sweet Creek.

Dell Wiley and Henry Forbes had
business in Lamont Saturday.
Dusk Gentry had business in Grand
River Sunday.
Willie Wion commenced working for
Oath Barnes Monday.
Frank Ross spent Saturday night
with home folks.
Fred Jay and Willie Cox called at
J. W. Wion's Monday.
Oscar Wills is visiting in this
neighborhood this week.
N. L. Euritt and ]. w. Wion had bust
ness at Terre Haute Sunday.
Maud Ross is visiting at Ed Fests.
Give Straight spent Thursday night
with Eddie Euritt.
Myrtle Wion spent Sunday evening
with Minnie Wiley.
Mr.. Carols are moving in the house
recently vacated by N. L. Euritt.
Dusk and Clara Gentry and John
Zimmerman were Lamont callers
Saturday.
Willkie Wion visited the past week
with relatives at Van Vert.
Mrs. VdnWinkle is on the sick list.
M. G. Ryan called at N. L. Euritt's
Monday, morning.
Fred Wion called on his brother John,
one day last week.
Little Stephen Cravatt died Tuesday
night, the funeral was held at the home,
conducted by Rev. Scott Jones, inter-
ment being in Elk cemetry.
Charles Noftsger and wife, have
moved to the Dancer farm, west Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Blockley.

Lon Tyler and family loaded their
household goods and departed Tuesday
for Nebraska where they will make
their future home.
Miss Ella Fitch assisted Mrs. Ode
Vanderpool with her house work last
week. ~
Macy Stephen is still improving. he
was seen at Blockley last Monday.
Mr.. Dobson's have moved on Charley
Gardner's farm.
Fred Jones visited Sunday, with his
aunt. Mrs. Emmett Piper, near Davis
City.
Arthur Cox and wife spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Cox.
John McNelly and family were Davis
City callers Saturday.
Leonard Durell and family visited
Monday with Lon Tyler's.
Tip Stevens and wife, of Davis CITY
visited last week with their daughter,
Mrs. Frank Cox.
Ode Vanderpool and wife have moved
to the farm they have rented down near
New Salem and Fred Smith and family
moved in the house vacated by them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
MUST SERVE SENTENCE
Supreme Court Affirms Dr.. Crof-
ford Case and he Must Serve
Time for Maud Stone Murder.

The supreme court on Tuesday, hand
ed down their decision in the appeal
case of DR.. j. W. Crofford, Of Lamont,
who has twice been convicted of man
slaughter, the charge being the result
of the death OF Miss Maud Stone, one OF
the prominent young ladies of Decatur
county at his sanitarium in January
1901, and for which DR.. Crofford was
tried in the Decatur county district
court and sentenced to serve thirteen
years in the penitentiary at Ft. Madison.
An appeal was taken by his attorneys
to the supreme court and the case was
remanded for new trial on account Of
Judge Towner allowing certain. letters
written by Maud Stone to be introduced
as evidence against Crofford. When
the case was brought up for trial
second time Crofford secured change
of venue and the case was tried at
Osceola two years ago, resulting in his
second conviction and he received
sentence of twelve years, the same
as the original sentence, less the time
he had already served. After the
second conviction Crofford gave bonds
for second appeal and was at liberty
fos some time, but his bondsmen finally
withdrew from his bond and he was
taken to Ft. Madison, where he has
been for nearly year. The decision of
the supreme court finally settles the
matter and DR.. Crofford will have to
serve his sentence. 1t was one of the
most noted and hardest fought criminal
cases ever tried in the state of Iowa,
and attracted state wide attention.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Ralph Wood.

The death angel entered the home
of d. Wood and wife Thursday and
took from them their only son, Ralph,
aged 13 years. Ralph was a very
bright and intelligent boy and had
a host of friends, beside his parents,
three sisters and other relatives to
mourn his demise.
He was member of the G class in
the High school and his room was dis
missed SO as they might attend his
funeral which was held at Greenville
church Thursday.
His pallbearers were chosen from his
clas s and with hearts stricken with
grief they placed the body of their class
mate to rest in the McLain cemetery
to await the resurrection morn. Beauti-
full floral offering were presented by the
10. o. F. order and by the High school.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
The People Know.


1t is getting to be very difficult
thing to fool the public nowadays in
regard to the merit of dramatic produc-
tions. The people read too many news
papers, have too many telephones, and
travel too much to be imposed upon to
any great extent by inferior companies.
For, instance, The Village Vagabond,
which is booked to appear here on Mon
day, March 18th was seen in one of
our neighboring..towns by several of our
young people, all of whom spoke of it
in the highest terms, but had it not met
with their approval, when they returned
and saw it billed, what they would have
done would have been plenty, but as
it is it seems thatit has become quite
generally known that it is first class and
no doubt they will receive the patron
age they deserve.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
John Allbauuh.

Last Friday about o'clock Uncle
John Allbaugh slipped and fell on the
sleety walk at his home in east Leon,
and sustained injuries which resulted
in his death at 6 O'clock Monday
morning. At the time of the accident
it was not thought he was seriously
hurt, and after being helped into the
house talked and joked with his wife
and others for a time, and no thought
was entertained that he was seriously
but in a couple of hours he
became unconscious and continued in
this condition until his death. 1t is
thought his death was due to paralysis,
either caused from the fall or being
stricken with it just as he fell.
John Allbaugh was born in Kentucky,
August u, 1926, being 50 years,
months and 13 days old. When he was
two years old his parents moved from
Kentucky to Sullivan county, Ind, and
few years after to Putnam county.
He was united in marriage to Mary q.
Layton, also born in Kentucky in Put
man county, Ind, Oct. 30, 1851, and soon
after they came to Iowa, and settled on
a farm in Eden township. To their
union were born two children, Mrs. j. M.
Chastain and W. A. Allbaugh, both of
Leon, Mrs. Allbaugh died July 3rd
1882. He was again married Oct. 6, 1886
to Mrs Lucy E. Bradfield, who survives
him.
Uncle John Allbaugh was a grand old
man, one who believed in living right
and it was common remark that the
word of Uncle John was as good as a
government bond. While never an
office seeker he served for many years
as member of the board Of supervisors,
and this county never had better
official.
Short funeral services were held at
the home in this city Tuesday at
II o'clock, conducted by Elder Romine
of the Christian church, interment
being in the Chastain cemetery. east Of
Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Maple Grove.

G. W. Kelly has got his logs hauled in,
but don't think they will be sawed
before Christmas.
c. c. Crees went to Leon On business
Monday.
Ike Blunt and Charlie Saunders
visited at Merryman's Sunday.
]. +. Crees is better at this writing.
]. r. Crees had visitors Sunday.
Jim Moore has been husking fodder
for j. r. Crees this fine weather.
Mr.. Merryman moved over near Leon
Friday.
John Sanders and wife were visiting
at Charles Sanders Sunday.
The Woodard school was out last
Friday.
John Lef1er and wife and Edna Craw-
ford were visitors at Frank Redman's
Sunday.
Jim Hines and son, Edgar, were seen
going home from Leon Sunday.
Port Woodland has been hauling his
high priced corn home the past week.
j. r. Crees was seen using his road
drag Monday. 1t did fine work.
Tom Stanley and wife were visitors
at Will Brannaman's Sunday.
Grover and Fred Crees went to
Westerville to mill, Monday.
The Diamond has one more week of
school.
Frank Greenland shipped car load
of hogs off the Varga farm Saturday.
The first Of his own since the 4th of
July.
William Brannaman fixed j. f. F.Crees
phone so it would work Saturday.
Raleigh Hess has hired out to Henry
Bryant for the summer.
Joe Davidson is going to move on
Mrs. Nancy Brannaman's farm.
G. G. Crees is hauling his grain over
to the farm he rented of j. r. Crees.
Mrs. J. R. Crees is on the sick list
| this week,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
A COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Leon is in Need of Such an Organ
ization and Steps Should be
Taken at Once to Perfect
an Organization.

Leon is rapidly developing into one of
the best little cities in the state Of
Iowa, and with the extensive improve
ments which are now under way and
others which will follow there is urgent
need for an organization which will have
for it's purpose the upbuilding and gen
eral welfare of the growing interests of
the city, The thing to do is to organize
Commercial Club to which every bust
ness man and every good citizen who
wants to help in building up the city
should belong. We are behind the
times in this respect. Charlton, Osceola,
Corydon, Centerville, Mt. Ayr and other
towns have such organizations and they
are proving a power in the welfare of
these towns.
The best plan is to secure large
membership of the representative citi-
zens, rent room where meetings can be
held and with an occasional smoker or
other social meetings create good fell
lowship among the business interests.
The headquarters can be maintained at
a small expense and the membership and
dues would be SO small that all could
afford to become members of the Com
mercial Club.
A Commercial Club is benefit to a
city in many ways. When any question
of public Importance arises it can be
discussed at the meeting of the club
and some definite action taken. There
seems to be a general disposition among
our citizens to organize club and
arrangements should be made at once
for calling meeting and perfecting
such an organization. When will it be
called? Speak up and express your
sentiments i'll the matter and if you are
in favor of such an organization
commence boosting the movement right
now and it will very soon be a reality.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Garden Grove.

Sam Spence has rented the Ira Miller
property near the business part of town
and took possession last week. He
formely lived in the F. D. Baker prop
erty, near the school house.
Miss Bertha Gillette who has been
working in wholesale house in Des
Moines returned Sunday and will pre-
pare for the spring trade in millinery.
Mrs. j. G. Hammil went to Leon last
week to visit her friend Mrs. Preston.
Miss Bessie Dilsaver who has been
employed at office work in Des Moines
returned last Thursday.
j. r. Smith who bought the Farmers
Bank building at auction of assignee s.
Fl. Amos, has been having the interior
repaintei and new roof put on it.
Thos. Farquhar of Humeston was here
last Friday visiting old friends and at
tending to business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Wheeland went to
Charlton last Saturday to visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. ]. Culver and
returned Monday.
Rev. Whitmer pastor of the M. e.
church at Mt Ayr was here last week
visiting his friends Mr.. and Mrs. Muir
barger and preached at the church
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ef1ie Jennings of Lucas, Kan,
came Friday to visit her mother Mrs.
Margaret Smith.
Harry Cherry, of Leroy, was pass
enger for the county seat last Saturday
returning the same day.
Geo. Boyce went to Chicago last Sat
urday to attend to business matters.
Mrs. Caroline Baker went to Valley
junction last Saturday to visit her son
Sam Baker and family.
}. G. Knapp who was recently ap-
pointed rural carrier on route No. /
made his first trip last Friday.
VIM. Jacobs went to Mt. Ayr Monday
where he will visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. Milligan who has been visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bates
returned Monday.
Jim Lillard went to Pleasanton Mon
day to visit at the home of Capt. and
Mrs. Miller.
Miss May Waters who went to Bloom
field, Ia, last week to represent the high
school in the district declamatory con
test won second place. She was accom-
panied py Miss McCrea
James Gallagher one of the old set
tiers afd prUninen 7chafa etSps' Bf tfYfs
part of the county died at his home in
Weldon last week and was buried at
the Garden Grove cemetery last Friday.
Born to DR.. and Mrs. w. 3. Lyon Feb.
u a baby boy.
Born to Mr.. aud Mrs. Vance Knapp
Sunday March 3 baby girl.
Ed and Bart Brown went to Hender-
son, la. Monday evening where they
will have employment for some time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Mrs. Perry OrfieId

Lucinda Mercer was born on April 7,
1854, in this county, and was the young
est daughter of John and Margaret
Mercer, who were among the earliest
settlers of Decatur county. She was
married to Perry Orfeld in November,
1872. To this union was born one son,
John who died at the age Of fourteen.
Mrs. Orfield has been in failing health
for several months, and passed away
Monday morning, February 25. She
leaves husband, sister Mrs. j. M.
Ashburn of Lamont, and brother John
Taylor Mercer of Abel, Mo-, besides
other relatives and many friends to
mourn. The funeral was from the home
at ten o'clock Tuesday forenoon in
charge of Rev. Campbell of Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
Methodist Notes.

Revival meetings are now in progress.
Services are held at 2:30 p. m. and at
1880 p. m. Prof. Meek of Coshocton,
Ohio, is leader of the song service, come
early and enjoy the chorus singing.
Sermon about 8 o'clock, SO that the
business men may have an opportunity
to attend, No services Saturday.
Members of other churches and all
others cordially invited to be present
and take part, let us have time of
helpful fellowship, and expect showers
of blessings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07

Mr.. Davis is a worker and belongs
to that type of men who are energetic
and get there and says, no tools are too
good for him; and his crop and work
shows this.
Davis City, Iowa,
Jan. ), 1907.
Bowsher & Bowsher,
DEAR SIRS:
l purchased one of your Sure Drop
corn planters last spring and planted
about ninety acres with it, and it has
given perfect satisfaction in every re-
spect and it's name, Sure Drop, / be-
lieve it has proven it by it's work; for
l am safe in saying that it didn't miss
over one hill in fifty planting three
grains to the hill and if the corn had
been perfect, | am sure the planter
would have planted perfect. Can high
lyrecommend the Sure Drop corn plant
er to any farmer wishing to buy one; is
one of the best and latest improved
planters on the market.
Wishing you much success with your
planter,
Irerain Resp. Yours,
d. DAVIS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07

Time and space will not permit of a
more elaborate statement. The work
and cost was approved by the board,
and we find complete record of every
bridge built and itemized cost of the
same. If Mr.. Leeper was here perhaps
could give more elaborate statement.
| am not an expert book keeper but the
record here is plain and open for inspec-
tion to any citizen of the county.
Yours respectfully,
A. M. PRYOR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07

Lamont.
Mrs. Tom Cravatt is quite ill at this
writing.
John Wion was business caller at
Lamont Saturday.
Jessie Lloyd is going to school at
Grand River.
Jennie Smith called on Ethel Bond
Thursday.
Isabel Wion called on Mrs. Foster
Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07
License to Wed.

Harvey Smith, Lineville, 49, .......... 26
Nora Nvius Maynard, Lineville, ..15
I. W. Snowden, Garden Grove, 30
Catheryne Chase, Garden Grove 20
Thomas NJ. Blizzard, Derby, 26
Jessie Miller, Charlton, 80. =. 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-07

The coal drillers went through i
inches more coal Monday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-17
STANDARD OIL
COMPANY HEARING,

New York. Sept. 7.-Testimony was
heard today In the federal suit against
the Standard oil company OF New Jer-
sey. The hearing here in the federal
suit which was brought in ST. Louis
last December. has twice bean adj
journed at the request of counsel for
the defendants. In the meantime. how
ever. Frank b. Kellogg, who is in
charge Of the governments case. has
obtained many books and papers from
the Standard oil company, which has
enabled him to proceed eNpeditiously
with the case. Alr. Kellogg minated
today that the government would also
Inquire into the character and nature
OF the holdings OF the Standard oil
company. o. New jersey, as well as its
Affiliations. III any, with railroads. The
government has named not only the
standard oil company Of New Jersey
as defendant but also 20 subsidiary
companies of the main corporation, and
the following individuals: John D..
Rockefeller. William RoCkg 1oller,
Henry "A. Rogers, Henry NJ. Flaglcr
oliver n. Payne. Charles NJ Pratt
and John d. Archold. Only william o.
Rockefeller and Charles NJ. Pratt 30
been subpoenaed 20 appear az the ear
i7g. although Mr.. Kellogg may SUBJ
V9ena the others later.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-17
MONEY HAUL FOR
CITY CAMPAIGN
american" Party LeyieS On En-
ployes in All Departments
Controlled by 1t.

Assessments are out for the 'Ameri-
can" city employees, and they are 70
be asked 20 drop into the campaign
fund a certain proportion OF the SALE
aries for the past year. Wide ard
svyeeping are the demands OF the await
icious party leaders and no employa
however humble is neglected by the
party rake.
Tho meaning OF the action is thar
taxes must support rot only the wage
earners put on the pay roll 70 do neces-
sary work for the people, but also the
taxes must support Che American
party campaign committee, ana pay IT'S
expenses. This is an action which has
been expressly prohibited In the case
Of the national government, and whoth-
ar or rot Il win command the respect
Of the people horo remains 20 be prov
cd.
Fire department members are said 10
be touched" for ! per cent Of their
years caruiugs, amounting 10 about
$40 nor man.
Garbage haulers orc asked 10 put up
10 per cent OF th.r wages Tor two
months. This equals about so per
man.
street sprinkers Irs hit. but not as
hard. They are asked for two days
wages each. the total coming % 49,
Every department ls included, ana
about the sam, Iercennges prevail
m each. Mu-n disslusfaction is re-
ported on account M the haul
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-17
SOME BITTER FIGHTS FOR
TAMMANY LEADERSHlPS.

New York Sept. l1.-Several OF the
most bitter fights for Tammany district
leaderships in recent political history
are being fought out in todays prim-
aries in Manhattan and the Bronx Tho
contest r. important, as % win decide
whether Charles l.. Murphy is 10 remain
leader of the Tammauy hosts, or wheth-
en- the Mcclellan forces have gathered
sufficient strength to overthrow him,
In 20 districts contests are being WlBcl
and in an but one Instance the issue ia
Mayor Mcclellan against Murphy
Most picturesque OF AN the political
battles being fought iu todays prime
aries n that being carried on in tho
Eleventh district. where Fray-h4ired
Honest GrafJ piuUktt o. trying TO
vrest the emommauts of leadership
lom The MoNlEus, who took o.
ID battle that Hse become historic.
Piuukitt "a hearing Il0s. suo.a years
and ten, and HlH aIu..i leader FOR 20
years
OF greatest importancs, tut lacking ia
picturesque features 49, lho isn't
against Maurice Tc1tlHrsou iu Che
Twentieth district Fta.lerson Is Dice
Clelhn's political manager ,u Che .Il-
mary nghts. murphy has heuu c-H.'r-
ing bic Gre against .lu ana -n.a NOME
Iue issued orders iH l.H hauchm.n .lat
Tgatherson must hH beaten. l1 over
dozen OF other districts taa Nariar. .H
being wagad m.rIIy. witch both 'th
30 me controversy loud no tl-.r ,..in'
81 certain Victory
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-17
TECHNICALLY MAY WIPE
OUT STANDARD OIL FINE.

Chicago. Sept. 1.-THE Tribune to
days says: The S29, 240 600 fine imposed
Lands. in the federal court recently.
win be wiped out Of existence on
technicality. II the schemes OF the
Standard Oil company lawyers, which
became known yesterday are carried
TO frultlon.
In the event that the Alton is granted
the immunity which il has been fully
established was promised TO the rail-
road through agreement with former
Atty. Gen. Moody, the Standard OIL
attorneys will demand that Judge Lam
dis fine be SCI aside. The ground for
this plea will be- that the Standard Oil
lawyers should have been apprised Of
this immunity agreement, In order that
they might question the Alton railroad
witnesses properly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-17
HE GOT SIX MONTHS.
lneucrrier. salt Palace Special omoer'
Pleaded Guilty 90 Assault

fl Judge DiehTs court yesterday
a,terpoon late. A. j. I.aguerricr f'.r-
erly o. special policeman az t1
Palace. was arraigusd ON the ra.r
Irmoral conduct with "a youHE ..0L
named Dora Larson of Murray The
arst complaint against the man charged
Mn with n felony but he was permitted
hi plead 10 tho charge q assault ana
t8tJory and entered "a plea Of guilty
foudpe Diohl then sentenced him 20
serve sIr months in the county Jail
Lneuerrlor Wnh arrested some weeks
ngo IN a raid un the Salt Palace in-
stiaatcd hy the Juvenile court rn-
MILO 10 give bonds ho spent ~ days
An me county inil and the time ho
served VIII be deducted from HE SEN
tcupo
Ths ease against tho man 10 mobt
.boekluF one. While escortlng lha
I'm hi her homo IN Murray ID Il al
Irerd hc assaulted har criminally
Arrangements were made by The DO
fsudaul nl,n the prosecution whereby
ho naH permitted 10 plead guilty 90
assault ana take "a months in the
county iall