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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
More Special Trains.

AS announced last week the Burling-
ton road will run special trains to Leon
on July 4th which will afford amply
facilities for everyone. 1t was first an
nounced that the Davis City and La
moni train would be extended to Keller
ton, but later the officials decided they
could not make the trip to kellerton,
but the people over there got busy and
told the company they would have two
to three hundred passengers out Of
kellerton, SO new schedule was ar
ranged and the special will start from
Kellerton at $40 a. M, Tuskeego at ESQ,
Lamont at 700, Davis City at 1922 and
arrive at Leon on the morning of the
Fourth at 500 a. N. Returning in the
evening this train will not leave Leon
until 1000 p. M.
A special train will start from Elston
at $3.50 a. M, Be&constield at Gal, Grand
River 6:52, DeKalb at 7:O6.
The special train from Van Vert
leaves Van Vert at 900 a. ~, Kingston
at $40, Decatur at 9:20 and reaches
Leon at 9:45 a. m. Returning in the
evening the train will leave Leon at
o'clock, running through to Elston.
An extra coach will also be put on
the Des Moines train which arrives in
Leon at so a. M, and will be returned
on the special in the evening.
The regular service from Humestoa
and Garden Grove and GAINESVILLE and
Pleasanton will afford ample service for
passengers along these lines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Decatur County Medical Society.

The annual June meeting of the De-
catur County Medical Society was held
at the pavilion in the park at Davis
City last Thursday afternoon, and the
meeting was one of the most successful
in the history Of the society, number
OF excellent papers being read by the
prominent members of the profession
from different parts of the county. The
most prominent physicians of Decatur
county were in attendance, as they find
that to be successful it is necessary to
become members of the society and at
tend the meetings. There we're no elm
les at this meeting, but the following
excellent program was carried out in
its entirety:
Report Of Doings at A. M. A.-Dr.
Bertha Greer.
A Paper-Dr. Geo. P. Reed.
A Paper-Dr. ]. S. Coontz.
Preparation for Surgical Operations
DR.. B. L. Eiker.
Carcnomata DIR. H. r. Layton.
A Paper-Dr. f. W. Doolittle.
Some Practical Points on Obstetrics
DR.. ]. B. Homer.
Dentation as Factor in Diseases of
Children-W. S. Nye, d. D. S.
City Drainage-Dr. F. A. Bowman.
Children's Diseases-Dr. c. A. Ayers.
Business End of the Physician-Dr.
O. w. Foxworthy.
Following the program sumptaous
banquet was served by the Willing
Workers Society of Davis City, and it
was most elaborate affair, the only
trouble being that the menu provided
more than the doctors dared eat, for
there was nothing omitted. 1t was
happy and we'll satisfied crowd which
left the banquet tables at late hour.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Takes Many Honors During Four
Years In School.

Miss Eta Geraldine Clark was award
ed the Allen prize medal for the best
essay at the West Denver High school
graduation exercises, Friday afternoon.
She has been the winner of many honors
during her four years in the west side
school, and achieved the distinction of
being the only girl in the history of the
school to be selected for debate, her
side being successful. She was this
year the prize winner in the story con-
test of the "Heraldo," the school paper,
and for her high standard of work was
granted scholarship at Colorado
college. Miss Clark is a niece of MIR.
and Mrs. ]. P. Hall.-Denver News,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
6Ienwood Lost New Court House.

The voters of Mills county voted last
week on the proposition to issue bonds
in the sum of $4,000 to build new
court house at Glenwood, and the prop
osition was lost by the narrow margin
Of 1926 votes. That's too bad, for Mills
county surely needs new court house.
Leon dedicates her magnificent new
court house Oh July 4th after fighting
for number Of years and having the
new court house voted down several
times, but finally it carried and the en-
tire county feels mighty proud of our
new court house. Mills county should
not be discouraged but keep plugging
away and probably the next time the
question is submitted it will carry, just
as it did here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The driver of an auto has some funny
experiences when he makes trip to
the country. Last Friday the Reporter
man was out with James Harvey and
while we were returning home from a
trip to Woodland we passed a farm
house where the team which we saw
cultivating corn as we went down had
been turned out in the road to Craze.
And of course one Of those fool gray
horses got scared at the auto and
started down the road ahead of the
auto. We tried running fast in an
effort to get ahead of the beast, but he
was speedy one. Then we slowed
down in the hope that he would turn
out and allow US to pass him, but all
to no avail. Finally the auto was stopped
and we crawled down the side of the
road until we were ahead of the horse
and tried to drive him back past the
auto and towards home, but not on
your life. With a sniff of his head
and switch of his tail he was off again
down the road ahead of us. After
leading us for couple of miles we
came to house where all the children
we're scattered across the road and the
horse was turned into the barn lot,
word of the runaway having evidently
been telephcned ahead, and we were
very glad to get rid of the horse.
Doubtless the owner was heaping
maledictions on our heads, but it was
no fault of ours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

A single horse hitched to buggy and
driven by Miss Helen Deck, created
considerable excitement on Main street
last Thursday afternoon. A part Of the
harness broke when in front of the Re-
porter Office and the horse started run
ming at a furious pace. turning the cor
ner at Commercial street and running a
block west, where he was stopped by
the vigorous saving on the lines by
Miss Deck and the assistance OF FL
dredge Craig, who grabbed the horse by
the bride. In the buggy with Miss
Deck wore Misses Katie Forbes and
Jessie Murphy, but all kept their heads
and escaped without injury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Fourth of July Meeting Thursday
Evening.

A big mass meeting of the citizens
OF Leon, men and women, has been
called to meet at the court house
park on Thursday evening of this
week at 8 o'clock. The K. P. band will
furnish music and good speakers will
have something to say in regard to
what must be done to take care of the
enormous crowd which is coming to
Leon for the big celebration. Leon
must see to it that the visitors are
cared for and every citizen should come
out to this meeting and learn what the
arrangements are. Make it your duty
to be there promptly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Sunday, as Mr.. and Mrs. Mort Ordway
were going to spend the day with
friends in the country, Mrs. Ordway
had very narrow escape from death.
The wheels of the buggy went down in
a rut throwing Mrs. Ordway on her
head and shoulders, the seat in falling
struck her in the face breaking her
nose. DR.. Wales was called to dress
the wounds. AS luck would have it the
baby escaped injury, but the little boy
was pretty thoroughly shaken up, but
was not seriously injured.-Davis City
Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

G. E. Turner, who for several years
has been bookkeeper at the Farmers &
Traders State Bank in this city, went
to Kellerton last Friday to commence
his duties as assistant cashier Of the
Ringgold County Savings Bank, of
which county auditor H. G. Scott, of
this city, became cashier July 1st. Mr..
Scott will remain in Leon until the ex-
piration of his term as county auditor,
Jan. 1, 1909, and until that time Mr..
Turner will have charge of the bank.
GIBBS many friends in this city are sor-
~ to see him leave, for he is an excel
lent young man and good banker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Eclipse Was Seen.

Sunday morning the eclipse of the sun
was viewed by all who arose in time to
go to church and from 8 to II O'clock
smoked glass was much in evidence in
all parts of the city. The eclipse was
what is known as an annular eclipse.
the moon being between the earth and
sun, the moon entering the suns circle
from the lower corner. The nearest
total of the eclipse in this locality was
at 9:36, and it ended at 11:O6. the first
shadow being visible at 1928.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Col. Riley Buchanan the we'll known
auctioneer of this city has been APP
pointed official announcer for the big
Fourth of July celebration in this city
and he is the right man for the place.
His duties will be to announce to the
people the time and place at which the
various events on the big program will
take place. Listen for his clarion voice
on the Fourth and you will know what
is going on.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The Reporter editor, accompanied by
Mrs. Hull and Miss Dorothy, will leave
Saturday night to attend the National
Democratic convention at Denver, Colo
RADIO, and then will spend couple of
weeks in Colorado enjoying the scenery.
During our absence The Reporter will
be in charge of Mr.. Lon II. Boydston,
of Des Moines, who was the editor of
The Reporter some twenty years ago.
We trust that all our friends will render
every assistance to Mr.. Boydston in the
securing of local news, for his long
absence will make it difficult work.
Kindly notify him of any local items
during our absence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

A report has been systematically
cirulated in the sout heast part of the
county that an admission free of 10 cents
will be charged on July 4th for the
privilege of going through the new court
house. The report is really too absurd
to need any denial. The magnificent
new court house is the property of all
the people of Decatur county and no
one would have any right to make any
charge whatever for the privilege Of
going through it. The building will be
open from top to bottom on July 4th
and no charge of any kind or character
will be made for entering any part of
the building.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

At the regular teachers examination
held in this city last week by county
superintendent J. W. Long, ninety-eight
students and tea cheers took the examin-
alton. Their papers were all sent to
Des Moines to be marked and it will be
several weeks before they know what
standing they secured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The following was clipped from the
Iowa homestead: 1--WE received many
inquiries regarding care of little chicks.
In cold rainy weather they need closer
attention. A good tonic is especially
beneficial. Many of our readers re-
port most satisfactory results from
Walkers Roup and Cholera Cure. 1t
acts as preventative and general tonic,
preventing colds and bowel trouble.
The chicks develop quicker, are strong
er and feather earlier
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The barn known as the Clark livery
barn south OF Bowsher's store will be
open on July 4th under the management
OF w. K. Smith. Ample provisions have
been made to feed and care for a large
number of teams and all parties will re-
ceiye GOOD service
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Miss Marguerite Alexander, daughter
of Col. Curt Alexander, of Hastings,
Neb., will be one of the star riders at
the opening of Idaho Bills "Frontier'
at Lincoln, Neb., July 2 and g. Miss
Alexander is eighteen years old and is
one of the most daring and accomplish
ed horsewomen in Nebraska. She is
we'll known in this city, having frequent
ly visited with relatives here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
LEROY, Iowa, June 20, 1908.

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
l, Thomas Mckinney, who sustained
loss by cyclone on June 18th, was in
sured in the Merchants & Bankers In
surance Company, and today have re-
ceived payment in full for my loss and
/ want to express my good will to said
company by recommending them to my
neighbors il they want fair treatment
in case of misfortune, and I can most
heartily recommend the Merchants &
Bankers as fair and just.
THOMAS MCKINNEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Drs. H. r. Layton, B. l.. Hiker, Fred
A. Bowman, w. e.. Jeffries and o. w.
Foxworthy attended the summer meet
ing Of the Decatur County Medical So
ciety at Davis City last Thursday. A
feature of the meeting was the banquet
which was served by the Willing Work
ers Society of Davis City, and it was
the most elaborate banquet ever served
in Davis City. The doctors were loud
in their praise Of the banquet, and the
Willing Workers scored hit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

People need have no fears about not
being able to find places for their teams
at Leon July 9TH. Arrangements have
been made in all parts of the city for
places to hitch teams in addition to
extra facilities which the feed stables
will have. The committee has also ar
ranged for an ample supply of water
all day long for teams which will be
furnished free to every body, and Moth
ing will be left undone to take care
of the big crowd and see that all enjoy
themselves.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The monster circus tent which was
secured at cost of over one hundred
dollars arrived Monday evening from
Kansas City. An expert man will come
and erect the tent at the northwest
corner Of the square and the exercises
and speaking will be held in the tent,
which will afford protection from the
sun to the thousands who are coming
to Leon on the Fourth. The tent will
be comfortably seated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

G. M. Axes, who deals extensively in
good horses, returned last Sunday from
Newcastle, Wyoming, where he pur-
chased part of shipment, but as he
wanted only good horses he will return
to that place right after the Fourth and
endeavor to buy enough good ones to
make big shipment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

P. P. Orfeld, one of the wealthy and
we'll known citizens of Bloomington
township, died at Excelsior Springs,
Mo-. last Friday, to which place he
went few months ago for his health.
His remains were brought to his former
home for interment, the funeral being
held at Lamont Tuesday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

DR.. H. L. Hollenbeck, of Osceola, came
down last Thursday to make special
examination of Mr.. Creed Bobbitt. who
has been confined to his home for sew
eral years. DR.. Hollenbeck is mem
Der Of the pension board at Osceola,
and as Mr.. Bobbitt was unable to
60 to Osceola to be examined for an in
crease of pension, the doctor came here
to make the examination.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

All over Leon the old board sidewalks
are being torn out and replaced with
substantial cement walks. Nothing adds
more to the looks or value of property
than good cement walk. The cement
contractors are mighty busy men these
days. Let the good work continue
until there is not board walk left in
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

A letter from e. e. Somes. of Chicago
Heights, ILL.,, who took his wife to Hot
Springs, Ark, several weeks ago for
treatment for rheumatism, says he re-
turns this week to Chicago, leaving
Mrs. Somes at the Springs. Her many
friends will be pleased to hear that she
is improving and is now able to walk
around with the aid of crutches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

We have received copy Of the Cher
okee Republican, published at Sallisaw,
Okla, by Gus. H. finch, with G. E. Bar
truff as associate editor. The paper
is six column quarto and is we'll filled
with advertising. Mr.. finch is good
newspaper man and he will give the
citizens of Sallisaw paper of which
they will be proud.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

w. G. Stempel & Co. have installed a
fine new outfit of new style show cases
in their drug store and beautiful new
corner cigar case, one of the finest in
southern Iowa. The new cases add
greatly to the appearance of the store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The handsome souvenir court house
badges arrived last Friday from Balti-
more, Md, and were placed on sale in
the stores that evening. There has
been big sale of them and as only a
limited quantity was purchased they
will be at premium before Saturday
night, fully one half of them being al
ready sold. They are selling at 10 cents
and can be bought at any store in Leon
as long as the supply holds out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The board of supervisors on Tuesday
let the contract for the cement curb
around the court house park and for the
cement walks and driveways from the
street to the building, to Luritzen Bros,
who built the court house, the contract
price being $1598. The work will be
done under the supervision of J. J. Pc
.terson and this is a guarantee that it
will be first class in every respect. The
work will take about month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

All the grocers of Leon have agreed
that no groceries will be delivered on
July 4th, so kindly place your city Or
ders on Thursday or Friday if you want
them delivered at your house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

". G. Overholtzer, of Grand River,
one of the best known farmers and
stockmen of Decatur county, died at
his home in Grand River last Friday
morning from stomach trouble. He had
just returned couple Of days previous
from trip to the west and was sick
when he came home. The funeral was
held at Grand River Sunday, and num-
Der from Leon attended, it being one Of
the largest funerals ever held in the
county. His remains were laid to rest
in the FunktOwn cemetery,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Clyde Rayn, a former we'll known
resident of Woodland, who for several
years has been guard at the state
penitentiary at Ft. Madison, came in
last Saturday morning with George
Overholtzer, who is serving twenty
five year sentence for the murder of his
wife at Grand River couple of years
ago, permission having been granted to
allow him to attend the funeral of his
father, W. @. Overholtzer, which was
held on Sunday. They drove from Leon
to Grand River Sunday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Clair Mitten, who is employed with
the Adams Express Co., at Des Moines,
came Saturday to visit his sister, Mrs.
W. F. Hinkle. A few days ago while
transferring box of wolves one of
the animals bit him on the finger, strip
ping the flesh from the bone and be
will be unable to work for a few weeks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

SAND FOR SALE-I have an unlimited
supply of wash sand which | will sell
at 40 cents per ton in car lots, f. o. b.
at Blockley. Write me at Leon, Iowa,
r. r. ID. 3, or phone me at Davis City,
Iowa. 45-2t* GEO. M. STEPHENS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

A branch filled with enormous sized
gooseberries hanging in The Reporter
window has attracted considerable at
tention. They were raised by Riley
Buchanan at his home in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02
Going for a Go-Cart.

\0 We are offering as a spe-
C1 cial attraction at our fur
~ fAS niture store on July Fourth.
az T great line of up-to-date
SA-S. go-carts, and for this day
1--WE are making a special
price OF $3.50 and $500. Don't carry
your baby around but make it comfort
aole and enjoy yourself by buying one
of these go-carts. ~
WATSON & BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Judge Bayard 7. Hiner, years ago
we'll known resident of this county, is
candidate for the republican nomination
for congress this year in the First dis
trict of Oklahoma and the prospects are
very f1attering for his nomination.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

At the morning service at the M. e.
church last Sunday there were u new
members taken into the church and
four by letter, making a total Of 81,
which we believe is the largest number
ever taken into the church on any
single day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The ladies of the New Century and
Thirteen Clubs, accompanied by their
husbands enjoyed delightful picnic at
Casters lake last Wednesday. The
lake is very popular resort, there be.
ing a gathering of picnicers there
almost every day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

F. L. Hall after serving sixteen years
as station agent at Van Vert, has re-
signed his position to accept position
as cashier of the Weldon Savings bank,
and took up his duties this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Don't bother trying to find place
for your dinner basket on July the
Fourth but take it to the Denison hotel
building and have Ed Macy check it
and care for it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The sight of life time for the old
people. The invention of Life Motion
Pictures. greater achievement than
the photograph. An educator for the
children. At The Lyric.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Mrs. J. S. Roller, of south of town,
severely scalded her right arm last
Thursday by upsetting kettle Of boil
ing water, and the injury is quite a
painful one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

G. W. Beck has built a substantial
, cement walk on the west side of his
property on north Main street which
adds greatly to the appearance of his
property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

A party of young folks from Charlton,
chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs. James
Baker, passed through Leon Tuesday
going to Davis City to camp for a few
daye on Grand River. In the party
were Misses May Lucas, Florence
Mapel, Dorothy Mccullough and Messrs.
Clement Mccullough, ]. W. Kriddle-
baugh and Clarence Pike. Misses Har-
riet Meter and Florence Oney, of Leon,
were also members of the Jolly party.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Mrs. E. K. Bell received telegram
Friday announcing the birth of ten
pound boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Rochelle, of Lusk, Wyoming. Mrs.
Lusk will be remembered as a former
very popular young lady of this city.
The youngster has been named Ogden
Joseph Rochelle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Cement blocks are the coming build
ing material. make them any size and
will be pleased to quote you prices.
Roe CASTER JR,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

LosT-1n Leon, small brown leather
purse, containing four to five dollars.
Finder will be rewarded by returning
to the Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

On July 4th the Leon postoffice will
be open from s to a. M, and from to
6 pm. Don't forget the hours if you
want to get your mail on the Fourth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

The new court house was formally
completed and after being approved by
the architect and was turned over to
the board of supervisors and officially
accepted by them this morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Clyde Mitten, who has been playing
ball with the Muscatine club, returned
Saturday. The team had more men
than they could use and he was released.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

LosT-A pair Of gold bow glasses be-
tween Leon and Decatur, marked with
initials "E. N. j." Please return to The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

See that special big line of go-carts
and note the prices they are offered at
for the special sale on July 4th at Was
son & Boone's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-02

Ed Macy and wife have leased the
lower rooms Of the Denison hotel build
ing for July 4th, and will operate a
check room where parties can leave
packages or dinner baskets and they
will be taken care of for nominal free.
Mr.. and Mrs. Macy are we'll known and
reliable; anything left with them will be
we'll cared for, as they are responsible
for all goods left with them. This
check room will prove a great accom-
mediation to the people on the Fourth.