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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
An Opportunity to Buy Choice
Bred Short-Horn Cattle.

AS have made arrangements to rent
my farm and wish to extend the priv
ilege Of private sale to farmers and
breeders, Of my Is head of thorough
bred short-horn cattle, and choice
lot of high grade milk COWS and year
ling steers that will save the expense
of a sale, and l will make reduction
in the price from the price that 1 held
the cattle at in the early fall to practi.
cally winter them. We will take great
pains to show their breeding and satisfy
the purchaser as to their guarantee as
breeders. Our herd bull is a Bra
withbud and is we'll mated with our
COWS. Gravesend was one of Mr.. A.
Cruickshank's famous Brawithbud bulls
and was described as being extra good
in spring of rib and hind quarter and
our animal not only compares with him
in that respect but is very good in
shoulder, and our cows are of some of
the very best families of Scotch and
Bates breeding. When we purchased
our Orange Bloom I'd COW Colonel
Woods remarked "lucky man.. We have
four of her females and one grand
daughter that will be good enough to
please most critical buyer. The prof
it's are better than handling grade cat
tie, taking one year with another. We
are to have the free coinage of silver
commenced again first of the year and
that will put the wheels of commerce
and trade in motion and we shall have
a general prosperity again. We will
make satisfactory arrangements about
their keep until the buyer can get
ready for them. The purchasers must
attend to it in this month. We will
price our cattle SO that parties of
moderate means can buy them and sell
bulls at profit. The heifers are clear
profit, the bulls pay the expense of the
herd. G. G. Bigler & Son purchased G.
B. Dustin & Son herd, one of the best
in all at private sale and that enabled
Bigler to sell 80 thousand in one sale.
Remember the champion of the Inter-
national this year is short horn.
Terms reasonable. JNo. w. LONG.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
postofflCe Box Rent.

According to recent regulations by
the postal department posrmasters are
required to collect box rent for the en-
tire quarter in advance. The orders
are imperative and those interested
must govern themselves accordingly.
All postmasters have been ordered to
enforce the following: Box rent must
be collected at the beginning of each
quarter for the entire quarter. but no
longer. Ten days before the last day of
each quarter postmasters are required
to place bill bearing the date of the
last day Of the quarter in each rented
box. If box holder fails to renew his
right to his box on or before the last
day of a quarter the box shall then be
closed and offered for rent, and the
mail placed in the general delivery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Geo. Lee, the we'll known lumberman
of Grand River, passed through this
city last Thursday returning from
Albany, Mo-, where he was called on a
phone message which stated that his
father was dead. He knew his mother
had been quite sick but she was i'm
proving, so George called up over the
phone the second time and was assured
that his father was dead. He drove to
Kellerton and caught the morning train
after notifying his brother, and when
they reached Albany Junction started
to walk from there to his fathers home.
On the way they passed the graveyard
and saw grave digger at work digging
q grave. He asked him who it was for
and when he replied Mr.. Lee, George
said it was all over. He went on home
and was greatly surprised to meet his
father alive and well and his mother
was also up and around. The telephone
operator had her wires crossed. and Il
was another Lee, no relation, who was
dead. George returned home with !
lNSsht heart. e 1765 s ~ !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Ed O'Neal member Of Burlington
route bridge gang working on Little
River bridge on the GAINESVILLE branch
received painful injury last Thursday
afternoon which will keep him from
work for several weeks. He was work
ing understhe bridge when a 4x10 bridge
timber, ten feet long fell from scaffold
and struck him on the head, cutting a
deep cash several inches long. 1t is a
wonder that it did not kill him. He
was brought to Leon and his head dress
ed, the physician taking several
stitches in the scalp, and returned to
his home in Ottumwa the next day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

A prominent banker of this city took
a day off one day last week and went
squirrel hunting out east of town. he
took his wife along for an outing but
she soon grew tired of the tramping and
started for the house where they had
left their team. When the hunter
reached the house couple of hours
later he found his wife had not appeared
and after getting the neighbors out
they finally found her. She had be-
come confused and after leaving him
went the wrong way and turned up at
the home of A. p. Coontz, down near
Woodland, and after being directed by
them how to reach her destination
again became lost. 1t was a joyful
meeting when the lost was finally
found.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

The Kansas City Star says: Ben Imhoff
as Jake Krausemeyer in 'The Corner
Grocery" is certainly deserving of a
great deal of credit, german charac-
ter is very easily overdone but his por-
trayal Of the part was done so we'll it
could not have been better. This COM
pany will appear at Van Werden's opera
house on Friday Dec. Goth with the
same cast that has met with so much
success this season in the revival of
Daniel Sully's famous comedy. Watch
for the big free street exhibition. Seats
are now on sale at Van Werden's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Clyde Negley, young man living
near Decatur City, created disturb
ance at Woods livery barn in this city
last Saturday afternoon and got badly
whipped besides paying a good fine
for his fun. He first commenced abus-
ing Mr.. Woods and then made insulting
remarks to his son, Carl Woods and
threatened to whip him, but Carl was
equal to the occasion and in a few
minutes Negley was taken from the
barn badly whipped man and the
services Of physician were required
to dress his face. He was then arrested
and fined SIS and costs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

The daily Register and Leader is
offered to new subscribers from now tn
April 10, 1908, for one dollar. Thou
sands OF Iowa people consider The Reg.
lister and Leader to be the best news.
paper printed for Iowa readers. 1t
gives all the news of the state and ma
ton every morning. Delivered on al.
most all rural routes on the day of pub.
LEGATION. Get the full advantage of this
trial offer BY sending your dollar TO-DAY
Address, The Register and Leader Co.
Des Moines, Iowa, or the publisher Of
this paper will forward your subscrip.
ton,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Mrs. Clark Morris has on display at
the drug store of W. G. stempel & Co.,
a 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, 1907-12-19

Miss Mary Armstrong entertained
about thirty Of her schoolmates at the
home of her parents last Saturday in
honor Of her twelfth birthday. The lit
tie ones had very pleasant afternoon.
Miss Mildred Avery gave recitation
which was very good and Miss Edna
Gatchell won the prize, a china card
tray, in game contest. Delicious re-
freshments were served and Miss Mary
was the recipient Of lung OF beau
tiful nraaanfS1 Ssss ,sss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Joe Leeper and his bridge gang were
building country bridge out east of
Leon last week and had arranged to
stop at the home of George Cartwright.
They had just got nicely located when
George came around and told Joe he
guessed they would have to clear out.
Joe wondered what the trouble was and
finally learned that new daughter had
arrived at the Cartwright home that
day and the gang sought other quarters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
Presbyterian Notes.

Morning subject at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday will be "The
Christ of Cod, Christmas sermon.
Evening topic SIS the world getting
worse? Thursday evening prayer
meeting, topic this week ''The revival
and personal preparation.
The pastor who was called away over
last Sunday will be present at all the
above services,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

G. B. Fraze, a former we'll known
citizen of Garden Grove, who has been
living at Los Angeles, Calf, for several
years, died at his home in that city last
Thursday morning after short illness
with typhoid fever. 1t is not known
where he will be buried, but probably
either at Los Angeles or at his old home
in Ohio
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Mrs. Lucy Allbaugh and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Bradfield entertained friends at
dinner last Saturday, in honor of
Roland Allbaugh's eighteenth birthday.
A most excellent dinner was served
and among the presents received was
a fine gold watch from his mother, Mrs.
W. A. Allbaugh of Ebert, Col. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Gam
mon, Mr.. Roy Cannon and wife, and
son Lester, Mr.. Lafe Mitchell and wife,
and Roland Allbaugh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

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 & ROONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday at II a. m. by
the pastor, Subject "The Incarnation,
Christmas sermon. The presiding
elder, DR.. B. F. Miller will preach at
1880 p. m. and administer the sacrament
OF the Lords supper. Quarterly con-
ference Monday at 10 a. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

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, 1907-12-19

The Corner Grocery which is billed
to appear at Van Werden's opera house
Friday, Dec. goth, is the play which
made Daniel Sully famous and is meet
ing with marked success. Watch for
the big free street exhibition. Messrs.
VIM. Vance & Roger Imhoff have fash
Toned the production to please their
patrons and will introduce six full
and complete specialties between the
acts
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

George Renner, the we'll known pro-
prietor Of the depot hotel at Van Vert
died last Wednesday morning after on
illness of only two days, his death be-
ing caused from inflammation Of the
bladder. His remains were taken to
his old home at Decatur Thursday for
interment,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Mr.. Horace Brown and Miss Gail
Ballinger, both Of Lamont, were quietly
married by Rev. Jas. A. Armstrong
at his residence in this city Tuesday
evening. The young people are we'll
and favorable known at home, and many
friends extend hearty CONGRATULATIONS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

A few weeks ago Horace Farquhar
lost one of his gold Knight Templars
shoulder straps between the Masonic
lodge room and his residence. 1t is a
small affair with gold embroidered
CROSS in the center. The finder will
confer favor by returning to Mr.. Far
unhar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
S. II. AMOS,
Administrator

Messrs VIM. Vance and Roger Imhoff
will present for your approval the COM
edy drama that made Daniel Sully IA
nous ''The Corner Grocery, inter-
spersed with bountiful quantity Of
pleasing specialties, at Van Werden's
opera house on Friday Dec. 20. Watch
for the big free street exhibition.
Seats are now on sale at Van Werden's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

The Pythian Sisters arranged a
surprise party last Saturday evening
for Mrs. T. II. Schenck who has recently
moved into their new home in east
Leon. The ladies were present in large
numbers and brought refreshments
with them, an enjoyable evening being
anent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

G. f. and T. ]. Smith returned Friday
from Chicago, where they had been
attending the live stock show. One
car Of their yearling Herefords took
fifth prize in their class and sold at the
same price($6.60 per hundred) as the car
of cattle that won first prize. Lamont
Chronicle
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

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 $500
kitchen cabinet which we are going to
give some one Of our customers for a
Christmas present.
WATSON e. ROONE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

LosT-Between Hoffhines store and
the farm of Harvey Axes, pocketbook
Finder will receive reward by return.
ing to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

The postoffice department has order
ed that here after pouch Of mail be
made up at Leon for the freight which
goes to Decatur City at z o'clock in the
morning and return pouch will be
sent back from Decatur on the evening
freight. This arrangement will be a
great help to both Leon and Decatur
C;fr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For SALE-Cockerels, also pullets.
White Wyandottes, B. P. Rocks, l..
Brahmas, Rose Comb Rhode Island
Reds. Can furnish r. 1. Reds that are
not related. Will have some in Leon Sat-
urday, Dec. 21st. SIMON GOODMAN, R.
F. D. 4, Leon, Iowa. 17-1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Have you seen that $25.00 kitchen
cabinet which WATSON s. Boone will
give to some customer for Christmas
present?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
A. M. PRYOR.

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, 1907-12-19

Hear Madam Van Patti, the phenom
email contralto singer with the
Southern Comedy Co. at the opers
house Tuesday, Dec. "a.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

have three Decatur county farms
and brick business block in Leon
which l will sell and take in payment
checks, cashiers certificates, or other
bankable paper.
tiff. G, M. KILLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For SALE Good large prolific strain
of thoroughbred Poland China males.
ID. T. Manchester, q miles southwest Of
Leon on Davis City road. 17-4t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
Buy your pure cider vinegar of Cooler.

For RRNT-Six room house on 9th and
Q street. 1926. j. M. CHASTAIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Aspecial rate of $500 will be made
by the Des Moines Daily Capital during
the week of Dec. q to %, for the en-
tire year 1908. Subscribe at r. I. Bene-
fiels news stand. 17-2t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

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, 1907-12-19

Another masquerade will be given at
the skating rink on Friday evening Dec.
9th. The new rink in the basement of
the Biggs block will be formally opened
this evening. 1t has splendid new
floor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

See the marvellous Shields, comedy
hoop roller and wire artist at the opera
house Tuesday, Dec. "a.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Extra good Poland China male pigs
for sale. Plenty of length and bone.
G. Fl. FISHER,
13-tf Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

LosT--Lady's dark brown neck fur il
Leon Tuesday. Please return to The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For SALE.-One wagon, good as new;
one extra large carriage, practically
new. 18-tf E. j. SANKRY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Funny comedians, good dancing and
catchy music at the opera house Tues
day, Dec. "a.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For Complete saw mill outf,
with 70 h. p. engine and corn burrs fol
sale cheap on account of my health
27tf D.. A. RRIaYT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
DR.. NYE, DENTIST.
Office In Biggs Block.

Get watch Of Coe and get big dis
count until Jan. 1, 1908.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

We have a complete line of queens
ware, graniteware and kitchen utensils
VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

NoTIcB-Bring in your cash tickets
not later than Dec. 31st, as they are
not good after that date.
MCCLRLLAND & OGILvIE GROCERY co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For SALE-Several pieces of resi-
dence property in Leon. Or will rem
or trade them.
Off J. CEsLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Don't fail to see "Bamboo" the dane
ing comedian, wooden shoe, buck and
wing dancing and fancy roller skater at
the opera house Tuesday Dec. Oath.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Union services during the Week OF
Prayer will be observed by the churches
OF Leon,-Program will appear later.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Ralph Judd and wife are the parents
of big rowdy boy that arrived at their
home Tuesday morning. DR.. Reed, at
tending physician. "Ralph," says his
uncle, Oscar Judd, sis stepping as high
as blind horse" Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

have some fine M. B. turkeys fol
sale. Toms weigh from "a to % pounds
price $3.50. Hens weigh from u to Il
pounds, price $3.50. G. E. THOMPSON
R. F. D. No. 4, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

No matter what the stage Of the mar
ket, will take in hogs next Monday.
Bring them in OF call me up on the
phone.
G. M. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Plenty of fun when the Southern
Comedy Co. appears at the opera house
Tuesday, Dec. oath.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

beats all creation" what fine "a
sorument Of Christmas goods Farquha
Bros. have on display.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For SALE-Three good farms, we'll
located and good business block in
Leon, at fair prices and will accept
checks on either of the Leon banks for
same.
lift. A. M. PRYOR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Farquhar Bros. have fine assortment
of Christmas goods. Call and look
them over.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

A pair of Martins folding skates
would make an acceptable Christmas
gift for your boy. FARQUHAR BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

o. E. Hull awarded prize for the
best corn raised in Decatur county, but
Hurst Bros. offer prize for any corn
that Sell shoes won't cure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

We have the famous Acorn and River
side heating stoves. Come in and look
them over. VIM. CREIGHTON s. Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

will sell horses, cattle, a lot of
farm implements, II hogs, 700 bushels
corn, hay in stack, lot of good wood,
etc., at the Lewis W. johnson farm 6
miles east of Leon and 8 miles west of
Highpoint, next Monday, Dec. %, at 10
a. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Southern Comedy Co. at the opera
house Tuesday, Dec. 24th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Your wife would be pleased with
something from our stock of silverware.
FARQUHAR BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
You Men: Put Your
Feet and Your Faith in
SelZ' Guaranteed Shoes

You can't tell how good shoe is by looking
at it. Of course you can't. Nobody can, ex-
cept the fellow who makes it-leather may be
rotten, soles poor and the sewing 'sbotched"-
you're at the mercy of the manufacturer, just
we are-al because it's so easy to counterfeit the
appearance of good shoes.
You've simply got to buy your shoes on faith
and that's just the reason that you ought to be
wearing SELF Shoes, because your trust in SELF
Shoes will never be misplaced. You have our
personal guarantee and the makers personal
guarantee that every SELF Shoe you wear will
give you 'value received months of satisfaC-
tory service. It's got to-if it DOESN'T we are
ready-yes, anxious-to make it right with
you-and we will make it right.
Put your feet in a pair of SELF Shoes. Try
them in action. Prove at our risk that they
are the comfortable, lasting shoes we say they
are Next time you're up near the new court
house just step in our store and you'll find man
at your SERVICE ready to fit your foot into a
good, comfortable serviceable shoe-the
very kind you need for cold snowy weather.
We have the most complete line of good
shoes in Decatur county and we'll take time any
time, to show them to you, whether you're ready
to buy or not So come in and take look
you re welcome-alwavs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19
License to Wed.

Wilbur P. Blair. Van Vert "a
Patience Hax, Van Vert %
Horace Brown, Lamont %
Gail Ba1 lingf N Iamoni
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

Special low prices on watches until
Jan. 1, 1908.
GEO. A. Coz.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For the finest Christmas present
in town Call at the CARRIER Studio.
We've got them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

LosT-Gold stick pin with initial "G."
Finder please return to The REPORTER
Office. 17-1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

For SALE-The Joe L. Warner prop
erty in east Leon. Inquire of S. Varga.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-12-19

lift.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-01-27
CAR SHORTAGE SERIOUS.

WASHINGTON, January 27-The President and Cabinet
in conference yesterday the shortage
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-01-27
Enthusiastic Spectators of Craters and Lava Flow
Write Their Descriptions Compare the
Activity With That of 1894.

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Wednesday
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