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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Burr Oak Ridqe.
come.

Quite heavy rain fell in this vicinity
Friday night.
Mrs. w. A. Allbaugh and son Leland
arrived from Ebert, Colorado, to visit
relatives and friends, and to be present
at the graduating exercises of which
her son Roland is one of the class.
Walter Briner and family visited at
Lon Adams Sunday.
Miss Arta Forbes closed very sue
cessful term of school at East Eden
Friday afternoon with very interest
ing program, in the afternoon picnic
dinner was served and 100 were present.
A most enjoyable time was had.
John Adams returned home Saturday
after few days visit Charley Chas-
tain's.
Mrs. W. H. McCalla and daughter
Belle attended the graduating exercises
at Decatur, Miss Lura McGrew, neice
of Mrs. McCalla's being one of the
class.
There were services at the Catholic
church Sunday.
John Johnson and family were Sun
day visitors at Will Johnson's.
Mr.. G. Harmon of Clearfield was visit
ing relatives in Eden the past week.
Willard Chastain was visitor at J.
Muses. Saturday night.
Ben Chastain and wife were pleasant
callers at John and Bid Frost's Sunday
afternoon.
A lady friend visited Lizzie Barry
Sunday.
Mrs. Mullin of Leon visited Saturday
at Bid Frosts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Mrs. T. j. Stephens.

Hannah NJ. Hutchinson was born Sept.
II, 1S45, in Indiana, died at her home in
Woodland township, Decatur county,
Iowa, May "a, 1908, aged 81 years, 5
months and 13 days.
She was married to Thomas j. Steph-
ems, March p, 1869, and to their union
were born eight children, six girls and
two boys, all of whom survive her ex-
cept one son, Charles NJ, who proceed
ed to the better world March 6, 1901
She also leaves three brothers and one
sister, besides host of friends to
mourn their loss.
The deceased accepted Christ and
united with the Church Of Christ over
thirty years ago, and had ever since
lived a consistent christian life, a de-
voted wife, an affeetionate mother, and
loved by all who knew her.
She had suffered for a number of
months from an internal cancer, which
assumed a malignant form few weeks
before her.death. All that lovin 3 hands
and medical skill could do would not re-
lieve her and her suffering was very
severe until death came to take her.
The funeral services were held at the
NJ. e. church South, at Woodland, Mon
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. Will
lard Pond, of Lucas, Iowa. The church
was not large enough to hold the many
friends present, which was evidence of
the high esteem in which Mrs. Stephens
was held in that community, and many
expressions of praise of the deceased
were heard on all sides, and the rela-
tives were the recipients of the sympa,
thy of the entire neighborhood. The
interment was at the Lentz cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
West Brddney.

Nothing doing in these parts the
past week and at present, but wade
mud and water; if it dosent dry up SO
we can finish planting corn we surely
must have boat.
Gladys Chambers called on her friend,
Edna Mullins Sunday afternoon.
Guy Chambers was in this vicinity
Sunday evening.
William Waller was trading at the
county seat last Wednesday.
Frank Mendenhall, Willie Cartwright,
and Dolph and Jim Konklin, called on
J. R. Perdue last Saturday.
Tommy Jackson who has been on the
sick list is some better.
John Snyder and family visited at
the home of Jim Hull Sunday.
Lewis Trauple and his road men were
in these parts couple of days last
week working on the bridges and cul-
verts that were out Of shape from the
recent heavy rains. Lewis is one of
the best road men in southern Iowa.
Amos Chambers took an afternoon
chat with Joe Mullin Sunday.
Mr.. Mullin visited the later part of
last week with his grandma Mrs. M. c..
Mullin of Leon and also his uncle Geo.
of Valley Junction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
This is Commencement Week.

The class day exercises of the class OF
'OS took place at the High school room
Tuesday afternoon of this week. The
room was far too small for the people
who were anxious to hear the program
The young people Of The class all did
their parts we'll, they having been
trained for few days by Miss Stookey
The newspaper and prophesy especially
called forth much merriment. We
would suggest that the next years
class have their exercises in the opera
house where more people can be accom-
modated.
The commencement exercises of the
class of '0S of the Leon High school will
occur in the opera house Thursday
evening, May 2Sth. A splendid program
has been arranged. Besides special
music, Lillian Biglcy, the class orator,
will give her Grafton on america
Means Opportunity" and Paul f.
Voelker, OF Des Moines will give an ad-
dress on docs it Pay to Educate" This
lecture will be Of interest to pupils and
parents. Mr.. Voelker addressed the
Garden Grove class last Friday and
only good reports are heard of his work.
Pupils will be admitted for Is cents.
1AO oOSAdl OtOuIS Vi COuluiCuCClucIlU
week have been hindercd somewhat by
excessive rains. The juniors postponed
their picnic at Casters lake, and the
seniors were obliged to postpone their
banquet to the Juniors from Monday to
Tuesday evening. However, on Tues
day evening the seniors entertained at
the home of Himena Hoffman. The hos
pitality of the home, and the friendly
feeling between the two classes made
the evening most enjoyable one.
The final examinations are in pro-
gress this week. The report cards will
given to the pupils Friday noon. A
pupil who fails to pass should place the
blame on himself where it belongs.
The senior class greatly regrets that
Earl Gardner, a member of the class, is
ill and will not be able to take part in
the exercises of the week. He also
missed taking part in the final examin-
ations. We hope he will soon be re-
stored to health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Center.

One of Center's bright young girls
said France was the last to throw off
the union of church and state.
L. Long and Everett Seymour attend
ed the Baccalaureate sermon and visit
ed at Mr.. Gammon's last Sunday.
Ira Beavers and r. Pease cut some
logs for G. Long.
The young men should remember
there is fine Gardner at Ocean Wave
farm.
Brown & Boyce have recently pur-
chased 5000 bushels of corn.
Messrs Alleys and Merrill's had visit
ors last week.
We have some proud mothers in Cen
ter, they dress their daughters with
good taste.
Uncle John Phipps, of Farragut, Iowa,
and John llbaugh, of Colorado, were
Pine Grove callers.
Mr. Phippsis visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Gardner.
Centef vii hshare with other town
ships in diminishing more school teachers
Ian this ear class that graduated at
/ sAsseIl. BAY fsaeh what can be demon
week to attend the wedding of Mr.. ].
G. Harry Long and Miss Jennie Lock-
wood, which was solemnized Saturday
evening, May "a, at the home of the
brides father, VIM. P. Lockwood 514
North Taylor Avenue, Chicago.
Clair Long finished his term at Union
last Friday and Eliza Bunch will finish
at Franklin this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Lloyd-LeWman.

Friends here have received cards an
nouncing the marriage of Mr.. W. Fl.
Lloyd, one Of the leading businessmen
of Decatur City to Miss Maud L. Lew
man, at Ottumwa, Iowa, on last Thurs
day evening.
The groom is one of the prominent
and best known citizens of this county
He is actively engaged in business at
Decatur City and numbers his friends
only by those with whom he is ac-
quainted. The bride while stranger
to us is one of the popular ladies OF
Ottumwa where she has a large circle
of friends, and she will not be long in
acquiring new circle Of friends in her
new home. Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd will be
at home at Decatur City after June 1st
and their many friends extend hearty
CONGRATULATIONS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Decatur County Historical Society

The annual meeting of the Decatur
County Historical Society will be held
at Lamont on Thursday, June 4, 1908
Members from other towns will be en-
tertained while in Lamont. The annua
dues of 25 cents are now due and mem
bers are requested to pay same to the
secretary. The following is the pro.
gram for the meeting:
$3.50 A. NJ.
Vocal Music-Miss Elizabeth Welemeyer,
Invocation-Eder A. H. Smith
Address of Welcome-Mayor r. NJ. Elvin.
Response-Judge j. w. Harvey.
instrumental Music-Mss NJ. A. Bond
Paper, Garden Grove After the First Colony
Hon. G. p. Arnold.
Music.
Paper, Nomenclature of Streams" continued "
John E. Vail, Garden Grove.
2:3O P. NJ.
Music.
Business.
Music.
Paper, EARLY Medical Practitioners of Decatu,
County,'-Dr. B. NJ Eiker Leon, Iowa.
Reading-Mrs Ruth L. Smith.
Paper, Early Devotees of the Law
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
MORTUARY.
Stephen r. Axes.

Stephen r. Axes was born in the state
of Kentucky, December 19, 1921, and de-
parted this life May 20, 1908, to enter
the house not made with hands. When
deceased was nine years of age he re-
moved with his parents to McCoupin
county, Illinois, and in the year 1868 re-
moved to Decatur county, Iowa, where
he resided continuously until his death.
The deceased was known in the COM
munity where he lived as an honorable,
upright, christian man; his influence al
ways being in the cause that he deemed
right and just. He was a man of origi-
nal thought and research, a great stu
dent of the bible aud had the courage
to stand for the right at all times and
under all circumstances. After re-
moving to Decatur county, Mr.. Axes be-
came member of the Palestine Bap-
tist church, and remained faithful
member until his death. Until the last
few years he was very active in church
work, and not until old age compelled
him to desist did he cease his activity.
During the life of his wife and as long
as he maintained home it was always
opened to his friends or to strangers
who might be in his neighborhood. The
ministers who preached at Palestine
church usually made his home their
headquarters.
The deceased was one of the early
members of the Odd Fellow lodge of
Decatur, Iowa, was ever faithful and
strongly attached to the principles of
the order.
Stephen S. Axes was the father of
sixteen children and left living at the
time of his decease defendants as fol-
lows, to-wit: Lydia Warren, Martha
Ellis, W. P. Axes, Henry Axes, Susan
Brown, Emma Bane, Oma Kohal, G. M.
Axes, Benjamin and John Axes, all of
whom being at his bedside at the time
of his death except three, who lived at
so great distance they could not come.
There are sixty-four grandchildren and
sixty-four great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the
Palestine church Thursday afternoon
conducted by the Rev. Joseph Edwards
A large number of relatives and friends
were in attendance. Interment was in
the Palestine cemetery.
BLESSED are the dead which die in
the Lord for henceforth yea sayeth the
spirit that they may rest from their
labors and their works do follow them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Conflicting Dates.
S. A. GATES,
Mayor.

June 2 is the date for the primary
election, the first in the history of Iowa.
1t has been discovered that the date
conflicts with several other events.
For instance, the bar examination is
supposed to take place the first Tues
day in June. The bar committee of the
supreme court has arranged to make
it begin June 3, instead. The state
pharmacy examination is dated for
June the 2, but the commission has
postponed it until June 3, which it can
90 under the law. The Masonic grand
lodge meets June 2 at Cedar Rapids,
and it is said that it cannot be post
poned. The state medical examination
has been fixed for June 4, 5, and 6.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Graham -ASbaCh.

On May goth, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Asbach, Sr., of Davis City,
occurred the marriage of their daughter
Katherine, of this place, to Mr.. Fred
Graham, of Tama, Iowa. Only the i'm
mediate relatives and friends were
present to witness the ceremony. Pre-
cisely at eight O'clock the bridal party
preceded by Mr.. and Mrs. Will Asbach,
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. John Asbach, and Dow
and Ruth Asbach, strewing lilies of the
valley in their pathway, took their
places under an arch Of snowballs and
green leaves, while Elder Manchester
pronounced them man and wife. After
the ceremony a dainty three course
luncheon was served. Congratulations
we're then in order. The bride was at
tired in a gown of white silk and net,
the groom in conventional black. The
bride is we'll known throughout this
community, having grown to woman
hood, being graduate in the Class of
'9S of the Davis City High School, and
one of Decatur county's best teachers.
ing near Brooklyn, Iowa. The groom is
not so well known but has the appear
ance of being an exemplary young man.
They received many beautiful and use
full presents. The happy couple left on
the evening train Friday for Tama,
where thew will be at home to their
many friends after June 18th. Tho out
of town guests were: Mrs. Reed, of
Tama, Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. L. Mitchell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gary MITCHELL, and Miss
LAME Meek, of Leon; Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
ton McClaran, of Spring Valley; Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Stanley, Will McNelly
and Miss Gertrude McNelly, of Andover;
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller. of Lamont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Hadley-Shirley.

At the home of the brides parents in
Davis City on last Wednesday evening
was solemnized the wedding of their
daughter, Miss Anna, to MIR. Joel r.
Hadley, of Burlington, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. 0. F. Howard,
pastor of the Davis City NJ. E. church,
the ring ceremony being used. The
ceremony was witnessed only by rela-
tives and few intimate friends.
The parlors were tastefully decorated
with bridal roses and potted plants.
Miss Hazel Frazier played the wedding
march as the bridal party took their
places under the beautiful floral deco
rations. The bride was unattended,
and wore gown of dark blue silk with
white over lace, and carried boquet of
brides roses.
The bride is one Of the most popular
and best known young ladies of Davis
City. She graduated from theg Davis
City schools and was elected soon after
as teacher in the schools, filing each
position from primary teacher to that
of assistant principal. Then desiring
a change she taught for two years in
the State Industrial School at Eldora,
and the past year has held the position
of assistant principal of the Allerton
public schools. In each and every de-
partment Miss Anna numbered her
friends by the score, and she will be
greatly missed by both her young as
sociates and in lodge, church and Sun
day School, where she was always pres
ent when in the city.
The groom is an instructor of short
hand in Elliotts business college at
Burlington, and is highly spoken of by
all who know him.
Many beautiful presents testified to
the high esteem in which these young
people are held by their friends.
Following the ceremony four course
wedding supper was served, and the
happy couple departed on the evening
train for wedding tour in the east
first visiting Mr.. Hadley's parents at
Pangier, Ind, and then with friends at
Indianapolis. Ind, after which they will
return via South Bend and Chicago to
visit relatives of the bride in southern
Illinois. They were accompanied to the
train by the usual number of friends as
well as shower of old slippers, rice
and corn.
They will be at home to their friends
at Burlington, Iowa, after June 10th.
That the evening of their life may be
as calm as the morning is bright is the
wish Of many friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
BIockley.

Mrs. Mary Mclaughlin and Miss Rosa
Weable visited with Mrs. Joe Dobson
Thursday.
Charley Hatfield and Bert Dobson had
business at Davis City Saturday.
Bert and Charley Dobson helped Geo.
Stephens load a car of sand Wednes-
day.
Joe Barlean was business caller at
Blockley Saturday.
Earl Atha visit Saturday night and
Sunday at George Stephens.
The big ball game between the Pump
kin Rollers and the Corn Cobs was won
by the former by a score of II to 8.
Abe Hatfield, of northern Missouri,
visited at Charley Hatfields Saturday
night and Sunday.
Those who Sundayed at Geo. Stephens
We're: Fred Jones, Kenney Stephens,
Earl Atha, Bert and Charley Dobson.
Charley Dingman and family visited
at George Stephens last Saturday,
George Stephens had business in Loon
Saturday.
Kenney Stephens from Walla Walla,
Washington, is visiting with his cousin,
Fred Jones, and other relatives here.
Mrs. Mclaughlin has returned to her
home in western Colorado after visit
ing several weeks with her brother.
Fred Jones.
Those who visited at Geo. Stephens
Thursday evening were: Fred Jones,
Mrs. Mclaughlin, Will Barlean, Miss
Rosa Weable, Kenney Stephens, Mrs.
Joe Dobson and sons Burt and Charley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Dobson made bust
ness trip to Davis City Friday.
Miss Rosa Weable returned Friday to
her home in Lamont after two weeks
visit here
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
sMo,rgJa;n.

Mert Cozad delivered fine load Of
hogs to Leon Friday 81
Bert Nc Dowell and Art Norris took
dinner at N. IL sDal ed esday. -s.
Mrs. s. J. Coaad cd sssnsh Ell
ter, Mrs. A. McClaren Friday. ss'''ss'
Ode Dale and Charley Pullen called
at John Barrett's Sunday.
Charles Smallwood delivered hogs to
Lineville Monday.
Walter Moore and wife called at
Charley Campbell's Sunday night.
Merit Cozad and wife and Lulu Gam
mill visited at James Cozad's at Decatur
City, Friday night and attended the
commencement exercises.
Mrs. Ed Mcdowell and daughter,
Merle spent Thursday night at D. A.
Robinson's.
Mrs. r. E. Cozad spent last week
with her daughter, Mrs. John Barrett.
Mr.. Turpin and Lulu Gammill was
trying the roads Sunday evening.
Juanita Cozad and Veta McClaren
attended the commencement exercises
at Decatur City, Friday night.
q. 7. Newcomer departed Monday for
May, Oklahoma, where he will spend the
summer with his son Clyde, and family.
| Delbert Cozad was Lineville visitor
| Sunday.
George Moore and family visited at
John Barrett's Sunday.
Quite number gathered to the home
of David Hubbard Sunday it being Mr.
Hubbard's 51st birthday. At noon the
table was burdened with good things
to eat to which all did ample Justice; all
returned home in the evening wishing
they might help Mr.. Hubbard to cele.
brate his birthday for many years to
come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Side Walk Notice.

To J. S. Warner:
You are hereby notified that you are
required to construct side walk feet
wide composed of cement, sand and
gravel, along the north and east side of
your property to-wit:
Lots No. /, 4, 5, 8, block 8, Miles addi-
tion to Leon, Iowa, as provided by reso-
luton adopted by City Council, May 10,
1908, which by reference is made part
hereof.
And upon your failure to do SO the
said City of Leon will construct and
make said walk and assess the costs
thereof against your said property. All
of said walks to be completed before
first day of July 1908; said walks to be
constructed under the supervision Of
the street and alley committee.
Witness our hands this Goth day of
May, 1908.
S. G. MITCHELL, S. A. GATES,
Clerk. Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Davis Norris.

Mr.. James Alva Davis and Miss Mary
Estelle Norris were married at the Bap-
tist parsonage in this city last Wednes-
day by Rev. Jas. A. Armstrong.
The charming bride is a talented
young school teacher who formerly
taught in Nebraska, and some time ago
removed with her parents to Van
Vert. The groom is a prosperous
farmer and one of the energetic
young citizens of this county. This
worthy and happy young couple will
make their home on their farm mile
and half east of Van Vert. Their
many friends extend congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
MORE NEWSY LETTERS
Another Batch of Splendid Items
Crowded Off Regular Page by
Advertising This Week.
possum Trot.

| Mrs. Frank Worden spent Monday
afternoon at Charley Meacham's.
Miss Ona Fronk, and Mrs. F. Worden
were in Weldon Wednesday.
| Mabel Meacham who has been quite
sick with the measles is some better at
this writing.
Mrs. Ross Judd spent Wednesday
afternoon at the Aleacham home.
| Miss Sears was the guest of Mrs.
Ross Judd Wednesday night.
Mrs. Loran Lucas and children came
| Wednesday to visit her mother who has
been quite sick.
Mrs. Fousu who has been sick the
past week is some better at this writ
ing.
Pick Worden spent Thursday after
noon at the Meacham home.
Mrs. Lloyd Smith and daughter was
calling on Mrs. Butler Wilson Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Ross Judd spent Friday at the
home of Willis Mitchell, east of Weldon.
Lloyd Smith wife and daughter, and
Frank Worden and wife spent one even
ing last week at the home of Ross Judd.
Mrs. B. Wilson and Mrs. l.. Smith
were Weldon callers Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. G. Meacham and son Lawrence,
were Weldon callers Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Worden spent one day
last week at the home of Arthur Wor-
den.
Ira Worden and Lloyd Hensley were
calling at the Meacham home one even
ing last week.
j. j. Smith is having his house and
barn re-shingled this week.
Edd Sharp, of Leon, was calling at
+. Worden's Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Arthur Worden and daughter
spent Friday at Charles Worden's.
Mrs. Roland Ball was calling on aunt
Sill Worden Friday afternoon.
Lloyd Hensley and Lawrence Meach-
am spent Saturday afternoon with F.
Worden.
Arthur Worden and family spent Sun
day at Roland Balls.
Pick Worden was Sunday caller at
G. Meachaf1ss
Butler Wilsonsand wife spent Sunday
near Leslieat Ar. Mullins
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Personal.

If any person suspects that their kid
neys are deranged they should take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and
not risk having Bright's disease or dia-
betes. Delay gives the disease a
stronger foothold and you should not
delay taking Foley's Kidney Remedy.
Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Interesting Items of LEGAL Interest
Picked Up by The Reporter
During the Present Week.
The Big Celebration.

The Commercial Club is hard at work
making preparations for the Fourth of
July celebration and court house dedi-
cation. For speakers the committee has
secured Hon. Smith Mcpherson, Judge
of the U. S. Federal Court, and Judges
H. M. Townor and H. K. Evans. 1t is
thought that every band in Decutur
county will be secured for the day and
it will be the biggest celebration ever
held in southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28
Automobiles.

We have just unloaded full car load
of Jackson Cars and have one up to date
sixteen hundred pound, three passeger
car in stock, to deliver quick. Price
$3.50. BowsnER & BowsHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-05-28

Get your furniture repaired by James
Grandstaff at Wasson & Boone's store.