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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

as being one of the best and most boun-
tiful Of mortals. Meanwhile, the "good
man." laughed in his sleeve.
"What fool they must think me-" he
soliloquized, "but Christian slaves will
bring a high price in Damascus and
Joppa.'
Soon four ships set sail and the shore
of France faded from the sight of the
boys and girls who were to behold it no
more. That night a terrible storm
ragged Thunder roarel, lightning flash
ed and one of the ships sprung a leak.
On the deck all was pitchy darkness;
the air was full of screams and sobbing.
Hubert dashed his sister and himself to
piece of the mast and when the ship
went down they tloated out into the open
sea. The next morning Saracen slave
picked up two half-drowned Christian
children and carried them before his
master, the great Abdallah. Behind the
the chair of this Moslem lord, as he sat
in his audience-hall, stood knight in
armor. HiIdegarde cast one quick
glance at this man.
"Oh, Hubert, it's father" she cried.
The next moment in their fathers
arms they laughed, cried and kissed,
told his story. When the men of the
Fourth Crusade, melted by the Vene-
tians, had made Constantinople their
destinat ton he and his friends refused to
go and went to Palestine, where they
joined a small Christian army and engag-
ed in a battle in which Sir Robert
was captured by the Saracens and
held for ransom. He was to live
for eight years in captivity, then
i: the ransom were not paid was
to be killed. His friends knew
nothing of his whereabouts, and now
only four days Of life remained to him
So the childrens rejoicing was turned
to sorrow. But Hildegarde had happy
thought. She and Hubert, appearing
! before Abdallah, offered themselves as
hostages, while their father went to
Acre to procure the money. At first Sin
Robert was Mortified at the idea.
by my halidom," he swore," 81 viii
not allow it," In the end, he consented
There were three days in which to make
the trip. Sir Robert DeLacy rode like {
whirlwind across the desert to Acre ane
when he came back, flung at Abdallah's
feet the price Of his freedom.
In Tourneil Castle King Christina
reigned supreme. The Yule Log blaZet
upon the hearth, mistletoe and holl,
hung in the hall and the boar's head was
borne aloft by pages. The servants
danced in the large old kitchen ant
everywhere was gayety and mirth. Blu
the happiest of all the happy people il
that Castle were it's Baron and hi
children, reunited and at home at last
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

James Cherry, for number of years
resident of this part of the county,
and who has been quite seriously i'll for
the past few weeks, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Paxton, in this
city Sunday morning and was buried
Wednesday afternoon at the Garden
Grove cemetery. The funeral services
were held at the Presbyterian church
conducted by Rev. Elmer Alderman
Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24
The Right Name.

Mr.. August Sherpe, the popular over
seer of the poor at Fort Madison, Ia,
says: "Dr. Kings New Life Pills are
rightly named; they act more agreeably
do more good and make one feel better
than any other laxative" Guaranteed
to cure biliousness and constipation.
25c at Van Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

To stop cold with "Preventics" is
safer than to let it run and cure it
afterwards. Taken at the "sneeze stage
Preventics will head off all colds and
Grippe, and perhaps save you from
Pneumonia or Bronchitis. Preventics
are little toothsome candy cold cure
tablets selling in cent and % cent
boxes. If you are chilly, if you begin
to sneeze, try Preventics. They will
surely check the cold, and please you.
Sold by L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup contain
ing Honey and Tar is especially for
children, no opiates or poisons of any
character, conforms to the condition Of
the National Pure Food and Drug Law,
June 30, 1906. For Group, whooping
cough, etc. 1t expels coughs and colds
by gently moving the bowels. Guaran-
teed. Sold by w. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

VIM. Alcorn has sold his farm east of
Garden Grove to N. M. Bissel, of
Osceola, for $3.50 per acre, there being
120 acres. This is one of the best farms
in the county and brought a fair price.
Mr.. Alcorn expects to give possession in
the spring and have sale next month.
Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

W. II. Young was in town Saturday,
trying to mix up with the farmers.
He wore pair of over-alls, but the
men acted rather shy of him for he still
has the smell of the court house about
him.-G Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

Two days treat ment free. Rings
dyspepsia tablets for impaired digestion,
impure breath, perfect assimilation of
food, increased appetite. Do not fail to
avail yourself of the above offer. Sold
by W. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

DR.. E. MITCHELL Of Weldon, has decid-
ed to locate permanently in Osceola and
last week opened offices in the Lewis
block. The doctor is a practitioner Of
experience and has been successful in
his work and will, doubtless, secure a
remunerative practice Osceola Senti-
nell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

"Pineules" -alcoholic) made from
rosin from our Pine Forests used for
hundreds of years for bladder and
kidney diseases. Medicine for thirty
days, S1.00. Guaranteed to give salts
faction or money refunded. Get our
guarantee coupon from w. c. Stempel &
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

Pine Salve Carbolized, acts like
poultice; highly antiseptic, extensively
used for Eczema, for chapped hands and
lips cuts and burns. Sold by w. c.
Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

Dades Little Liver Pills thoroughly
clean system, good for lazy livers,
makes clear compilations. bright eyes
and happy thoughts. Sold by W. c..
Stempel q Co,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

Fine feathers ne'er can make fine
birds, tbs true, but what would become
of the peacock if he was dressed like
frog?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

Some mems idea of giving to the Lord
is to buy cushion that will make the
church pew more comfortable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24

For mild, easy action Of the bowels,
a single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough. Treatment cures habitual con-
stipation. % cents a box. Ask your
druggist for them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24
We Own and Control 500, 900.
Acres.

Canada. Dakota and Washington wheat lands
Also R. r. timber, mineral and government lands
elsewhere. We are established nine years. We dcy
little advertising. We save you money by our
methods. Tell us what you want. Agents wanted
Information free Address 3
WESTERN LAND CO.,
531 Good Block. Des Nr'ues, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-01-24
We live by the JOY we give.
Significance is not matter of bulk.

Good will on earth is Gods will for
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
The Next President,

There are many prominent men be
ing suggested as likely candidates fig
the presidential chair next term and
each has his earnest supporters.
There are thousands of others, how
ever, who desire the present occupant
reelected, as they are not willing to
give up "a certainty for an uncertain
ty.'' This same argument applies par
ticularly to Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters There are thousands of men and
women all over the country who know
from past experience what this famous
medicine can do for them when they
suffer from ailments OF the stomach
liver and bowels, and consequently
stick TO it. Don't you think it worth
a trial the next time you suffer from!
poor appetite, belching. heartburn. dys.
pepsia. indigestion. costiveness, bilious
ness or female ills. You'll be surprised
at the good it will Go you. Get bott's
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
Hartsell will visit her mother, Mrs.

Hartsell will visit her mother, Mrs.
Murdoch.
Miss Hazel Hays closed her fall
term of school at North Buffalo Prai-
RE last Friday. About so pupils and
patrons were present. The guests
came with well filed baskets, and af-
ter partaking of dinner a short pro-
gram was given by the pupils.
The Ladies' Aid society is planning
to give a Thanksgiving dinner at the
home of Mrs. J. c. Powell.
William Mewes, who mas been saw
ing lumber near Copperas creek for
several weeks, is moving his saw mill
TO Herman Muchow's, where he will
saw during the coming winter.
Andrew Hays left Monday to attend
school at Muscatine.
Thomas Wolf and William Houck
are laying a concrete floor in j. G
Powell's new barn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
ANDALUSIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Britton were
visiting Mrs. Britton's father, James
Hays, Sr., in Drury several days last
week.
Mrs. Guy Wait and baby of Reyn-
olds are visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bur-
goyne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips have gone to
Chicago to visit relatives for a week.
Edgar G. Roth has returned home
after three months stay in North Da-
kota.
Joe Simmons and Charles Shells
burg were in Muscatine Saturday
Miss Irma Wenks was visiting Miss
Helen Crofard III davenport Lass ws....
Robert Thompson and Charles
Wenk went to- Muscatine Sunday to
hear Billy Sunday.
Miss Josephine Strohmeier spent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
what the Kidneys Do.
Their Unceasina Work Keeps Us
Strong and Healthy.

All the blood in the body passes
through the kidneys once every three
minutes. The kidneys filter the blood
They work night and day. When
healthy they remove about 500 grains
of impure matter daily, when I'M
healthy some part of this impure mat
ter is left in the blood. This brings
on many diseases and symptoms
pain in the back, headache, nervous
ness, hot dry skin. rheumatism, govt
gravel. disorders of the eyesight and
hearing, dizziness, irregular heart
debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits
in the urine. etc. But if You keep the
filters right you will have no trouble
with your kidneys.
John Taylor of 743 Fourteenth street.
Rock Island, ILL.,. says: For some
time | was troubled with dull pains
across the small of my back and across
my loins. | felt that they were getting
gradually little more severe | knew
kidney trouble was the cause and !
was anxious to stop the trouble before
| it became too serious. ] was unable
! to do this. although | tried various
remedies and consulted my physician
Doan's Kidney Pills were recommend
| ed to me and ] procured a box at the
Harper House drug store. | only used
one box in accordance with the direc.
tions, but they cured me completely
| know of many others who have been
cured by DOan's Kidney Pills and
take pleasure i'll endorsing them &c
Others who are troubled with kidney
complaint of any kind"
/ For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
Foster-Milburn company. Buffalo. New
York. sole agents for the United States
| Remember the name-Doan's - and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21

DagoettWright.- have been
received here announcing the mar
riage of Miss Lillian Dorothy Daggett
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel c
Daggett of Mt. Vernon, N. Y, to Mar
maduke Burr Wright Jr. The wed
ding took place Nov. IS. The couple
will reside at Mt. Vernon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21

Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Stroh-
meier.
Mrs. Irwin slaughter has returned
to her home in Davenport after sew
eral days visit with home folks.
G. Hobart and wife We're in Musca-
tine few days visiting relatives.
Hayes Britton is home for a few
weeks visit.
VIII Boney and family from Oquaw-
ka moved here last Friday. They ex-
pect to make this their home.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Link Steckman was buried here
Tuesday afternoon. She died Sunday
night
Miss. Catherine Boney has returned
to Rock Island after a weeks visit
with relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

cient. surety bond being necessary.
The issue at point was the trial of the
case of Dir. d. j. Chinn vs.. DR.. c. ID.
Wall, both being Bettendorf parties.
DIR. Chinn on retiring from business
sold his practice and office fixtures to
Dr. Wall. There was dispute about
the settlement and DR.. Chinn entered
suit in a justice court in the sum of
$73, claimed as balance due him.
DR.. Chinn lost the case and took an
appeal to the district court. He put
up a 800 cash bond. Judge BCllinger
decided a cash appeal bond was not
good and had TO be bond signed by
surety to be legal He thereIpon dis
missed the appeal.
%
Married 60 Years.-Mr. and Mrs
John H. Dahms are today celebrating
their Goth wedding anniversary at
their home. 1925 West Second street
Both were born in Germany. Mr.
/, Dahms is sc years old and his wife "a
They were married i'll 1917 and came
" -hillSli I'd III tlltlI
i'll Scott county. For a number OF
years Mr. Dahms was connected with
Northumberland Furniture com
pany, but retired about Is years ago
Three sons are the only children liv
| ing from a family of 16. They are
Adolph and Gustav of Davenport anC
+ John Dahms, Jr., who lives i'll Kansas
Glucose to CIose.-A large numbe
of men will be thrown out of work a
! the Glucose works when all the de
/ partments except the syrup plant Close
at the end of the week The SHUT
down is but temporary, and is mad,
necessary by the stringency of tn
money market which has had the et
feet of greatly curtailing the volume
of orders. AS soon as the money MAJ
ket and trade again becomes normal
1t is expected to resume operations T.
the full capacity of the plant. TIL
! local plant has been brinding between
! 1880 and 1900 bushels of corn ever,
p hours, and has given employment
to over $50 hands. Experts are nov
in the city figuring the cost of Pre-
duction i'll the various departments
4 with a view of reducing the cost G
production therein to the minimum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
HAZEL DELL.

Gustav Muchow visited Saturday ev-
ening at the home of his uncle, Her
man Muchow.
Mrs. j. l.. Hartsell and four children
of Cleveland, Ohio, are visiting rela-
tives in the neighbOrhood They Wis
tied from Wednesday to, Saturday at
the home of Mrs. Hartsell's sister Mrs.
Ross Kennedy. Saturday Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross Kennedy took Mrs. Hartsell and
children to Millersburg, where Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21

attended. The proceeds amounted to
SO.
Mrs. John Reaber visited with friends
in Rock Island the last of the week.
Rev. Mr. Cooper of Iowa will preach
in the Hamlet Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning
Neil McCaw and family of near Ale
do visited from Friday until Sunday
with L. II. Cooper and family.
Charlie Hall left Monday for Texas.
Carl Shear of North Dakota visited
over Sunday at the home of A. Ken
dali
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
DAVENPORT

Big Year for Paving.-The Mccarthy
Improvement company has completed
the paving of North Brady street ana
in Arlington court. This viii be lie
last operations of the year in this line
this season The year has been rec
Crc breaker in the amount ct paving
laid in the city, total of 10 miles
having been laid. The total cost of
the paving this year has been $337,-
ed against the property owners and
$33, 549.64 is paid by the city for the
intersections. A large sum has also
been expended the present year for
sewer construction. This item has
amounted to a total of $35 ,9S6.42, of
which amount S22.92~42 is paid by the
benefited property owners, and $13,-
0G3 by the city for storm sewers. 1t
will therefore be seen that the total
amount spent in Davenport this year
for paving and sewers reaches the high
figure of $373.577.S2. For the preced-
ing year of 1906 little less than 21a
miles of paving were laid in the city
at cost of $12S,6S2
Stole Chickens at Hotel.-Ora Nc.
Liam. colored man, was convicted of
stealing two chickens at the Hotel
Davenport yesterday and was sen
fenced TO 80 days III Jail. The fowls
were found concealed beneath a pile
of rubbish and watch was set to see
who should come to carry them away
In due time McLian put in appearance
and was arrested with the chickens
under his arm On the witness stand
he swore that he never had his hands
on the fowls but it did not go with the
court.
Girl in Danger in Runaway.-The
little daughter of Joe Finger. the Jer
sey Ridge milkman, had a narrow es
cape from serious injury i'll a runaway
accident on East Third street yester
day afternoon. She was driving ;
wagon alone when the shaft dropped
and the horse started to run. For {
time it looked as though the rig would
collide with a pole and the occupan
be injured. but finally the tugs broke
and the animal was freed, while the
wagon brought up against the curl
with no damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
HAMLET.

Miss Edith Reaber entertained a
party of friends at her home Thurs
day evening of last week in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Trego.
The box sociable at the home of viii
De Borde Friday night was quite we'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
MOLINE

Made Good Time.-A trip from No
line to Chicago by motor cycle was
made in good time by Alphonse Schep-
pers and Gus Scheppers Sunday not
withstanding a breakdown and cOnsid-
cradle delay enroute. They left Mo
line Sunday morning at O'Clock and
arrived at Morrison by night.
breakdown at Princeton delayed them
two hours and it was impossible for
them to make the distance i'll the
time they had intended. They left
Morrison the next morning at O'Clock
and arrived in Chicago three hours
later. Both the cyclists returned by
rail.
Auto Victim Returns Home. - Miss
Marjorie Wheeler, who was the most
seriously injured in the GOOD automo-
bile accident last August accompanied
by her mother. Mrs. l.. ID. Wheeler.
left yesterday for her home in White
River Junction, Vt. Miss Wheeler
was the guest of DR. A. NJ. Beal and
for a time after the accident spent
some time in the hospital. Her great
est injury was to her arm but the ply
stefan gives encouragement that i'll
time she will completely recover She
will not resume her studies at Mt.
Holyoke until after the holidays.
o
I tt-Wright.-Cards have been
| received here announcing the mar
riage of Miss Lillian Dorothy Daggett
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel c.
Daggett of Mt Vernon, N. Y, to Mar,
maduke Burr Wright, Jr. The wed
ding took place Nov. IS. The couple
will reside at Mt. Vernon.
| O.
| Merchants Take Action.-The Mo
| line grOcers at a meeting decided r9on
a plan to insure more regular payment
of bills by debtors. This action they
hold becomes necessary owing to the
financial stringency. A part of the
Wholesalers have reduced credit from
80 days to 10 days with the altema
tive of having to pay on delivery. Ii
the resolutions which were adopted i
was pointed out that the average re
taller has from 1000 to $4,000 in oper
accounts running as long as a yea
making it impossible for them to pa.
their own bills.
Moline Team to Chicago.-The al
engagements for the trip of the 13 foot
ball worriOrs of the Moline high schoO
to Chicago Saturday to see the CHI
cago-Carlisle game. have been CON
tpleted and Manager Dickinson ha
been assured by Coach Stagg that tn
best seats in the center bleachers vii
be reserved for them. Manager Dick
inson talked with Stagg over the lon
distance telephone yesterday and tn
Maroon coach indicated his pleasur
of their intention to be present OIL
it's that crack Moline team that
coming" said he. During the CONVEX
sation Stage said that he would ;ik
to have a. game between Moline an
Oak Park arranged for Thanksgivin
on Marshall field but this will be in
possible The team will leave Satul
day morning accompanied by Manage
Dickinson and Coach Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21

Cash Bond Not Good.-Judge Pol
linger in the district court yesterday
decided that a cash bond is not suffi-
The daily tribune., 1907-01-21
TwENTY-THREE BODIES
TAKEN FROM wREcKAGE

Terre Haute. Ind. Jan 2l-Twen.
ty.three chArred and mutilated bodies
have been taken from the smou lderiDg
ruins Of passenger train No. 8. on
the Cleveland. Cincinnati. Chicago
and st. Lott, railroad. which was
destroyed by the explosion Of . car.
load Of powder - IL passed a freight
train at sAudford, nine miles west Of
here. The number Of injured will
reach at least thirty.Hve. The entire
train was blown from the track, the
coaches demolished. the engine hurl.
cd fifty feet. The passengers either
were blown to pieces. cremated or
rescued In . morcor less Injured con.
dition.
The daily tribune., 1907-01-21
A DL000L[sS DUEL
TRINIDAD STREETS.
Battle Was the Result Of
Alleged Insult to wife Of
One Of the Men.
cOMBATANTs FIRED TWICE.
Woman Stays in Jail With
Husband When. He Fails to
Give Bond for Hearing
Great Excitement.

Trinidad. OoIo.. Jan. 2i-As the
result Of an ALLEGED insult to . won.
an, the residents Of Linden avenue in
the southeast part Of the city were
treated to . bloodless pistol duel yes.
terday. the principal actors In the
affair being J. T. Mckenzie. proprie.
tor Of = restaurant on Linden avenue
and W. @. Newton. . boilsrmaker'. ;.
helper.
Each man fred two ahots from . 45
Colts, but no damage WAS done ex.
cept to create considerable excstement
in that vicinity.
Mrs. Newton. the wife Of one Of
the men. had been employed In the
Mckenzie restaurant ~ y waities,.
She complained to her husband, 1t IL
said. that Mckenzie has repeatedly
insulted her. Newton went to the
restAurAne and told his wife to quit
working there. which she did.
1t 10 said Newton and McKepzie q
had = spirited controversy over the
alleged insult. Newton aud his wife
left the restaurant and it il alleged
they we're followed ny Mckenzie,
who denied insulting Mrs. Newton
md hurled defiant threats At Newton.
The latter told Mckenzie to desist but
to no avail. Newton. IL is said, then
pulled his revolver and fred two
shots. and Mckenzie returned the
compliment with . like number.
The daily tribune., 1907-01-21
OST DISASTROUS FIRE
IN BEAUFORT'S HISTORY

Beaufort. 9 c.. Jan. 2l-The most
disastrous fire In the history Of Beau.
fort occurred Last evening The loss
is estimated at between $500. 900 and
800. 900. about one.third covered BY
insurance. The Gre orig mated In the
barn AMI stables Of r. ". schweper.
on Bay street. Among the losses
we're the town hall and the Market
house. The fire jumped soross Bay
street consuming half the block.
Another Jump consumed . row Of
stcrea. Flying embers limited res.
idencss an eighth Of . mile distant.
Tho Msthodist ohuroh WAS destroyed.
The daily tribune., 1907-01-21
COMMISSIONER
BEGINS INQUIRY
Franklin K. Lane, Of Inter-
state Commerce Commits
sion, After Hartman.
AND CAR SHORTAGE PROBLEM
Will Learn of Relations Be-
tween the Hartman and
the Pacific Coast Com
panies.
AND CAR SHORTAGE PROBLEM

Seattle. WASH. Jan. 2l-Franklin
K. Lane. member Of tho interstate
commerce oommissIon this morning
begun to hear evidence on the termi.
nal rate question. the car shortage
problem brought up BY the lumbsrmen
and the Hartman merger.
The Spokane terminal rate matter
WAS gone iato at Spokane sxssnsively.
but there 10 more evidence to bs taken
here on the amoont Of water compe.
tition to which the railroads are sub.
jeoted.
Mr.. Lane has announced he will
hear sviddbos on the Hartman msr.
ger. which the interstate commerce
commission has taken mp in the hear.
inRs at New York and Chicago. Iu
SeAttle Mr.. Lane will Inquire into the
relations between the Hartman and
the Pacific coast companies. Other
steamship companies have complained
that through the Pacific coast com.
pAny that composition has been crush.
ed.
j. o Stubs. traffic manager Of all
Of tho Hartman interests 10 present.