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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Death of Mrs. w. c. Akers.

The following notice of the death of
Mrs. w. c. Akers, at the home of her
son, B. L. Akers, at lone, Oregon, is
taken from the lone Proclaimer Of Feb,
21st. Mrs. Akers was for many wears
resident of this county.
Sarah Susan Adler Akers was born in
Davis county, Pennsylvania September,
2Sth, 1928. When six years old she
moved to Putnam county, Indiana. Was
married to w. G. Akers August 1st, 1889.
To this union was born twelve children.
ten sons and two daughters. Seven of
these preceded her to the grave. the
five remaining to mourn her loss are
M. A. Benton, mot presently of Iowa,
A. M. Akers, B. L. Akers, G. NJ. Akers,
and Leona Holmes. She emigrated to
Mercer county, Missouri, lived there
seven years then moved to Decatur
county, Iowa, in 1852, united with the
CHAMBERLAIN Presbyterian church in
1910 and in 1854 joined the Missionary
Baptist church in which she lived faith
fully until death. Deceased came to
Oregon in 1885 and has lived here con-
tinuously since with her son B. l..
Akers. The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. ]. Il. Swift.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Edgar Haskett Bells First Birth.
day.

In response to invitations that read:
Edgar Haskett Bell will be pleased to
see you and your mamma at his home
next Monday afternoon, March 2, 1908,
from till to help him celebrate his
first birthday, twenty-three babies
and their mammas we're present. After
all had arrived the babies were taken
in one room by Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Wood
ard, Misses Hurst and Ford. While the
mothers were in another room sheet
was drawn across the doorway and the
babies hands thrust through holes made
in the sheet, the mothers guessing on
each hand. Several did not know their
own babies hands. The prizes were
given to Mrs. John Woodmansee and
Mrs. Lloyd Conrey, they having guessed
the most correctly. Dainty refresh
ments wero served and each baby given
souvenir horn. The photographer,
Mr.. CARRIER took several pictures of the
youngsters. This closed the baby party
for this popular little boy, whose happy
disposition and smile for all has drawn
him to the hearts of wide circle Of
admirers. To say the event was howl
ing success would be expressing it mild
ly. All the babies and their mammas
wish Edgar Haskett Bell many happy
returns of the day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Don't be a plker.

The Leon Horse Co. has advertised
a big commission horse and mule sale in
this city on Friday of this week, and
they have gone to big expense in ad-
vertising the sale, securing good auc-
tioneer and arranging to bring a num-
ber of horse buyers here to attend the
sale. A few, and we are glad to say
they are few, of our farmers have been
taking advantage of these horse sales
and bringing in their animals and SELL
ing them at private sale to buyers and
thus avoiding paying the small COM
mission charged by the horse company
for selling. This is not right. II you
have a horse to sell you should enter
him with the company and sell him in
the ring. 1t only costs you $500 to
sell your horse and you have the advan-
tage of all their advertising and work
in securing buyers. Don't be piker
and try to take advantage of their lib
erality, but if you have anything to
sell contribute your mite towards pay
ing the expenses incurred. If you want
to sell at private sale all right, but step
up like man and pay the commission
to the company who brought the buyer
here
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Lou p. Johnson.

Mr.. John johnson received telegram
last week with the news that his son,
Lou P. Johnson, was dead at Las Vegas,
New Mexico. His body was brought to
this city Monday for interment, the
funeral being held at the M. e. church
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, conduct
ed by Rev. ]. L. Boyd, interment being
in the Leon cemetery.
The deceased was born at Rosedale,
Chicago, ILL.,, March 2, 1881. With his
parents he came to Decatur county in
1902, living on farm northwest OF
Leon, and afterwards was employed at
the Clarinda Poultry Co.'s plant in this
city. He left Leon last September,
going to Las Vegas, New Mexico, where
he died Feb. 25th, but no particulars OF
his death have been received by his
parents. He is survived by father,
mother, two brothers, one sister aud
other relatives, as well as many friends
to mourn his loss. His brother, Martin
Johnson and family, and cousin, Miss
Cena Larson, of Chicago, came Sunday
to attend the funeral.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
New Court Cases.

State of Iowa vs.. G. H. Harp. An in
junction is asked against defendant en-
joining him from selling liquor contrary
to law. Geo. w. Baker attorney for
plaintiff.
Emma G.. Clark VS.. W. P. Clark. Ap-
plication is made to sell homestead
residence in Leon and invest proceeds.
V. r. McGinnis attorney for plaintiff.
A. Anderson VS.. Belinda G.. Chase ct
al. Action to quiet title to certain real
estate. S. Varga attorney for plaintiff.
Chelsea White VS.. Letta Olm ct al.
Plaintiff asks that two lots in Decatur
City owned by George Surber deceased,
be sold and the proceeds divided among
the heirs. Marion Woodard attorney
for plaintiff.
r. E. and G. S. Stearns VS.. E. G. Hitch
cock. Suit is brought on note and ac-
count amounting to $576.64. S. H.
Amos attorney for plaintiff.
Farmers Il Traders State Bank VS.. j.
H. Gilbert ct al. Suit is brought on a
note and mortgage for $500. John w.
Harvey 81 Son attorneys for plaintiff.
Exchange National Bank, of Leon, vs..
John Elliott. Suit is brought on four
promissory notes amounting to 1926,
and an attachment is asked against his
property. G. w. Hoffman attorney for
plaintiff.
Exchange National Bank, of Leon, vs..
Jonn Elliott. Suit is brought on two
notes for $92.S4 and $39.23. G.. w. Hoff-
man attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
LEON SCHOOL COLUMN
EDITORS EsTEY ARMSTRONG.

Miss LYDIA Epperly began her duties
as teacher in the primary room, at the
North building Monday morning, hav-
ing been elected by the board, to fill
MISS Crawford's place, who resigned
last week.
The High School pupils have been
busy the past week, taking examina-
tions.
Ralph Edgington entered the Fresh
man class Monday morning.
The school election will be held next
Monday.
OF our schools gave Miss Crawford a
farewell party. They spent pleasant
evening relating the experiences of
their first day Of school. They left
many tokens of remembrance showing
their appreciation of Miss Crawford's
faithful service in the schools. She
left for Glenwood Saturday where she
takes up work in the seventh grade,
Hugo Benefel presented Miss Wood
ard with several fancy carvings to be
used for display in that grade. It was
his own work.
Miss Drake was unable to be at
school the first of tho week. on account
~ oAOnAAS'A's IL 40 SSlJ AdIo w SSU dly
one to fill her place and the school felt
almost lost while she was absent.
In another column of this paper will
be found the program for the declama-
tory contest to be held in the opera
house March 13. The contestants are
being we'll trained by Miss Stookey,
and you will enjoy the variety of
selections, oratorical dramatic and
humorous. There will be music too by
the school band, orchestra and chorus.
The tickets will be on sale at Van Wer-
den's store Saturday March and you
ought to buy early and get your choice
of seats. The net proceeds of this and
the Bennett entertainment March 20
will be used in buying necessary things
for the school.
Lloyd Hiatt is unable to attend school
as he is suffering from sprained arm
which he received last Saturday.
Mrs. Clough visited the primary at
the north building Monday morning.
Gordon Kunz is very sick with pneu-
monia and is unable to attend school.
We wish him speedy recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
A Birthday Surprise

Friday, Feb. % being Mrs. G. Brazel-
tons 50th birthday the members of the
Ladies Aid Society and their husbands,
of Decatur City, came in body with
we'll filled baskets and completely SUR
prised Mr.. and Mrs. Brazelton. About
l O'clock two long tables were spread
in the dining room with many delicious
and tempting dishes, such as none know
better how to prepare than the members
of the Ladies Aid, and which everybody
certainly did justice to. A unique fea-.
ture of the occasion was that there was
one table prepared especially for the,
bald headed men and their wives. The
honored gentlemen were c. Brazelton,
Rev. ". B. Cox, j. M. Eiker, Jas. Cress-
we'll, E. E. Blades and S. Schenck. The
afternoon was spent in games, CONVEX
sation and music. The guests, number
ing over forty, departed about o'clock
wishing Mrs. Brazelton many returns
of such pleasantly spent birthday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
B unch-Gdrber.

A very pleasant wedding party
assembled at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
j. b. CARRIER in Center township on
Sunday Feb. 23rd, 1908, to witness the
marriage of their eldest daughter
Bessie F. to Mr.. ]. Garfield Bunch.
Promptly at II o'clock the happy couple
entered the parlor, in which the guests
were waiting, stepping in front of a
lovely window tastefully arranged witch
plants and flowers. Rev. Sadie A..
Gibbons officiated. After congratula-
tions the newly welded couple and the
guests were invited to the dining room
where most sumptuous wedding feast
was served, and to which each one per-
formed their parts well. 1t could not
have been otherwise with such a
hearty hostess as the brides father and
mother. The rest of the day was very
pleasantly spent. The bride is most
excellent young lady and is highly
esteemed by all who know her. She is a
faithful men Der of the Brethren church
and has been our organist at Crown
Chapel for some time and her services
are greatly appreciated. Miss Bessie
is we'll known in this part of the coun-
try as she is one of our girls having
spent all her life in our midst and is one
whose sweet grace and attractiveness
have won her large circle of friends.
For several years was successful
school teacher winning admiration and
praise from all her pupils.
| The bride looked her loveliest in her
wedding gown of pearl white, and Joy
and happiness frightened her coun-
tenance because of the noble young
man she has chosen to be her husband
and whose home she is now to bless.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Bunch was born at Monticello,
Wayne Co. Ken. In 1893 moved with his
parents to Iowa, and since has spent
the greater part of his life in Decatur
Co. and is one Of the finest young men
in the country an highly esteemed,
and christian worker in the Brethren
church. A sturdy, energetic, indust-
rious farmer of commendable habits
and will make worthy husband to the
sweet young girl he has chosen. The
groom wore the conventional black and
looked happy and satisfied as man
should who has won SO virtuous and
charming a wife. Only one guest was
present from distance, cousin of
the groom Mr.. Ed Turner of Monticello,
Ken. number of beautiful and useful
presents were received as a token of
the love and high esteem in which the
young couple are held. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bunch will make their residence on a
farm near Crown Chapel, Center town
ship and have a bright and happy fu-
ture before them. A reception was
rendered to the newly welded couple
at the home of the groom's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Bunch on Monday and
another sumptuous feast was served
and enjoyed by all present, royalty en-
! tertained by our host and hostess. A
host of relatives and friends join us
in wishing them successful, prosperous
and happy life, not only in temporal
things, but in things divine and spirit
ual to bless their days. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Cornett-Epperly.

Mr.. John A. Cornett, of Decatur, and
Miss Della Epperly, of near Leon, were
married at the Baptist parsonage in
this city Sunday by Rev. Jas. A. Arm
strong.
The groom is an Industrious young
farmer, we'll qualified to make the charm
ing bride he has been fortunate in win
ming, an excellent husband. The bride
is one of The choice christian young
ladies, a member of Palestine church,
always faithful in every sphere. The
happy yonng couple will begin house
keeping on a farm near Decatur City.
They have launched on the sea of
matrimony with bright prospects, hav-
ing the best wishes of many friends for
safe and prosperous voyage in the
sea of life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Lee-Merritt.

Mr.. William N. Lee and Miss Marie
Merritt, both of Davis City, were united
in marriage at the M. E. parsonage in
this city on last Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. J. L. Boyd, and was
witnessed by number of the friends
of the young people from Davis City
and this city. They will go to house
keeping at once at Davis City, and a
large circle of friends extend their
congratulations and we'll wishes for a
long and prosperous voyage DER the
troubled sea Of matrimony. ID
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
City Politics.

From present indications there is go
ing to be quite lively contest for the
various Offices at the coming city elec-
tion. Mayor Harvey announces that he
will not be candidate for reelection
and the friends of several parties are
working for their favorites for mayor.
Among those mentioned are Tom Penis
ten, Morris Gardner, A. j. Allen and
Marion Woodland, and probably others
will appear before the last day for
making nominations. There is also
promise that there will be spirited
contest over the election of the council
men in the different wards.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
A Correction.
DECATUR, Iowa. Feb. % Il

DECATUR, iowa, Feb. %, 1908.
EDITOR REPoRTER-I noticed in the
Reporter an article about Bessie m.
field, which was incorrect, and wouids
like to have it corrected. Miss Blanche.
Woodland sent Bessie home at 2 o'clock
Friday afternoon to get ready to go
home with her, and if her folks opposed
it to go anyway. Mr.. and Mrs. Jpfield
did not promise Bessie she could 90 to
Leon with Miss Woodland. Her face is
badly blistered and we are afraid s. will
oe badly SCARED. Her throat is very
sore and she cannot talk above a
whisper. r. J. BAIRD
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
License to Wed.

John A. Cornett, Davis City . - 33
Della E. Epperley, Leon .. 90
y; ". Day, Grand River ............. 26
Medora [. Landes, Grand River. "a
s =. NJ. 6oyer, Lamonl l.....-.-.............. 81
Mrs. Clarissa Crane, Lamont ... AZ
G. Raymond Morrell, Shenandoah. q
Gussle Edna Foland, Grand River. 10
Ernest L. Wilson, Decatur ID
Bessie r. Vanderpool, Centerville. %
Cecil G. Cummings, Davis City. .... 10
Il. Frances Adkins, Davis City 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Maynard Rains.

Mr.. Frank o. Maynard, of Pleasanton,
and Miss Eta Rains, of Davis City.
were married in the clerks office in
this city on Wednesday of last week,
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
]. L. Boyd, pastor of the M. E. church.
The happy young couple will make
their home on farm near Pleasanton
and many warm friends extend hearty
congratulations,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday both morning
and evening. Morning subject, "Mir-
acles; Ancient and Modern Evening
subject, "The. .Reasonableness of Chris
stianity." Allother services at the usual
hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05

A CARD-We desire to return our sin
cere thanks to the friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us in our
great bereavement, the loss of our be-
loved son and brother.
JOHN JOHNSON AND FAMILY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the kind friends
who so willingly aided us in the sick
ness and death of our darling boy
Arthur.
Mr.. AND MRS. j. f. HINES AND FAMILY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05

THE yELIE WROUGHT IRON We
HICLES have been initiated but never
originated. Their superior points are
beyond the imitator's art. For sale by
Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05

Ladies, can safely say that / now
have ready for your inspection the
most elegant line of samples and styles
of Custom Tailored Suits that have ever
been in Leon.
28-2t MRS. CREED BoBBITT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05

The Pure Food Law requires the best
grades of seeds. We have clover, tim
othy, millet and cane seed that will
meet all the requirements.
BOWsHER & BoWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
For Clerk.

hereby announce myself as candidate for the
nomination of clerk of the district court of Decatur
county, subject decision of the voters at the
democratic primary, June 2, 1908.
j. l.. MENDENHALL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject tc
the decision of the voters the democratic primary
June 2, 1908. c. E. Woop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination OF sheriff of Decatur county, subject tc
the decision of the voters the democratic primary
June Q, 1908 A. NJ Pryor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject tc
the decision of the voters at the democratic primary
June 2, 1908. A. j. FULTON,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Representative.

E. j. Sankey will be candidate for the office of
representative of Decatur county, Iowa. in state
legislature subject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the primary election June Q, 1908.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-05
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject to
the decision of the voters the democratic primary
June 2, 1908. W. H. LLOYD
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1908-03-07
FLEET LEAVES CALLAO
FOR MAGOALENA BAY
Start on Longest Lap OF Long Voyage,
Being Due at Next Stopping
Place on March IA.

Callao.-The feet Of American
battleships left the harbor on Satur.
day. The next stopping place Is Mag.
dalena bay, where, according to the
schedule, the vessels will arrive on
March IA. The distance from Callao
to Magdalena bay is 3,O12 nautical
miles. The dates for the departure
from Magdalena bay and the arrival
at San Francisco have not been
definitely determined, as those depend
upon the completion Of target practice
at Magdalena bay, which will probably
occupy thirty days.
This is the longest lap Of the long
voyage, and unless news of the pass.
age of the warships is brought ashore
by some passing steamer, the vessels
probably will not be heard from again
until they approach Magdalena bay.
The feet left Hampton Roads Decem.
Der 10 and made its first stop in
South America at Trinidad, December
%. Five days sailing from Callao
will bring Panama abeam and the
vessels will then be practically clear
OF South America. Counting the long
stops made at Trinidad. Rio, Punta
Arenas and Callao, they have made
the circuit of South America in ap
proximately seventy-three days.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1908-03-07
GOULD ROAD GOES INTO
THE HANDS Of RECEIVER
Texas Railroad is insolvent and Un.
able to Meet Its Operating Elk
renses and Costs OF
improvements.

Fort Worth, Tex.--On petition OF
the Mercantile Trust company of New
York, trustee for a large number Of
bondholders United States Circuit
Judge A. p. Mccormick Of the north.
ern district of Texas has appointed
Judge T. ]. Freeman of New Orleans
receiver for the International & Great
Northern Railroad company and fixed
his bond at $4,000. The petitioners
allege THAT the railroad has defaulted
in the payment of interest to the ex.
tent of $494,620 on bonds; that 1t. is
insolvent and unable to meet its oper.
ating expenses and obligations and to
defray the costs of improvements now
under way. The railroad company.
through its general solicitor, filed its
consent to the appointment Of re-
ceiver.
The International & Great Northern
is a Gould line and recently under.
went reorganization. when Leroy T..
Price was superseded by Horace
Clarke as general manager.
The reports OF the Texas railroad
commission show the road to have
been in financial difficulties for over
q year.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1908-03-07
ROYALTY IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
Queen WilheImina and Prince Henry
Have Narrow Escape.

The Hague.-Queen Wilhelmina and
Prince Henry, her husband, had mar
row escape from serious injury in a
carriage accident which occurred
near the palace on Wednesday. The
prince was driving the carriage in
which her majesty was seated. In a
narrow part of the road an electric
car, Going at full speed, suddenly col
lided with the vehicle before the
prince could turn out. The impact
was very severe, and the carriage
was badly wrecked, three wheels be-
ing torn off. Fortunately, neither the
queen nor the prince was hurt. Her
majesty was somewhat unnerved, but
she was able to walk to the palace.
Shortly afterward she left the palace
and went to the residence OF her
mother, in order to reassure her and
prove that she had not been injured.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1908-03-07
AN EXTENSION Of
TINE IS DESIRED
Railroads Declare They Can Not
Comply With Nine-hour Law
at Present Time.
Assert That They Have Found Il I'm.
possible to Procure Competent
Telegraph Operators In suf-
flcient Numbers and Want
Moro Time.

Washington.-Oper officials Of
railroads from all parts OF the coun-
try on Thursday were in attendance
upon the hearing given by the inter.
state commerce commission upon ap.
plication for an extension of time OF
going into effect OF the nine-hour law.
Thirty-seven applications were re-
ceived by the commission asking for
the extension. Two of them already
have been denied, those OF the Geor-
gia Southern & Florida railway and
the st. Joseph & Grand Island rail-
way, because, in the opinion OF the
commission, the petitions did not
show what, In the terms OF the act,
would constitute good causes" for
granting the relief requested. The
applications OF the other thirty-five
lines are being heard as one case,
because the petitions are substantial.
ly identical. All OF them assert that
\tkey have found It impossible to pro
tire the services OF competent, ef-
'ficient and dependable telegraph oper-
ators In such numbers as will en-
able them to comply with the provis-
ions OF the law; and that, even II they
could obtain the necessary operators,
the enforced employment Of so many
additional men would be financial
hardship which the carriers ought not
to be subjected to.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1908-03-07
THROW BOMBS AT SHAH.
Unsuccessful Attempt Made to XIII
Ruler Of Persia.

Teheran, Persia.-An attempt was
made in this city Friday afternoon to
assassinate the Shah OF Persia by a
bomb. His majesty was not hurt,
Three of the outriders who were ac-
companying him at the time were
killed.
The shah owes his escape to the
precautions taken to protect him
from just such an attempt as was
made. He was on his way to near
by town, where he intended to pass
a few days. The procession had left
the palace and was traversing a mar.
row street when two bombs were
hurled down at It from the roof OF
house. One exploded in the air, but
the other struck the ground near the
shah's automobile. The shah, how
ever, was not in his automobile. He
had taken the precaution to send the
motor car on ahead and ride himself
Ia carriage further in the rear OF
the procession.