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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

The motor vehicle record in the office
of the secretary of state shows that
there are 6,136 automobiles in use in
Iowa. OF this number, 1896 have been
bought this season, 40S of them during
the month of May. The June record
when complete will exceed this amount
by considerable number. "a notice
able thing said Henry Saberson, of
the secretary Of states office, "is the
number of licenses which are sent to
the small towns of the state. Hardly a
one but has from five to thirty autos
registered from it. Up to January l.,
1908, there were but 400 in Iowa.
The increase this year is evidence of
the popularity of this means Of trans
nOrta tion -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09
Taking Caro- Of Husbands.

There's no romance left in the world,
anyway. Time was when girls dream
ed Of Prince Charming and didn't both
er about anything less important than
the color Of his eyes and the way he
tied his cravat. Now they're thinking
OF bank account so large that almost
any man will be quite indistinguisha-
BILE hidden behind it. They're doing
worse than that overheard two
mites Of girls, neither Of them older
than thirteen, exchanging condolences
recently. The taller one was all for
marrying money. The shorter one said
she meant to be an architect and earn
her own living.
But If you'd marry rich man YOU
wouldn't have to-" objected the taller
girl.
The midget screwed up her face
shrewdly.
you can't never tell about money!"
she said. "He might go and lose it.
and then where'd be with him to sup
port if l couldn't work?"
and would you try to support him 2"
asked the first girl. bit awestricken.
Tie other nodded.
I'D give him car fare every morn
ing and 10 cents for lunch" she said
magnanimo"s'v.-W Washington Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09
Ashamed of Their Job.

II don't see why it is" unused the
fat dweller, that men are so ashamed
of washing clothes when they are
caught at it. Why shouldn't they
Washing is about the hardest work
anybody can do, and yet it is relegated
to women. The other morning | got
up unusually early and, looking across
into the window Of the next apartment
through my kitchen window, saw some
one with short hair bending over the
tub. At first thought it was short
haired girl, but when she raised up
and l saw that she had on trousers it
was borne in upon me that she was a
boy. The moment he looked at me he
frowned, came to the window and an
grily drew the curtain down. Now,
why shouldn't he have washed those
clothes with the curtain up and me
looking at him just the same as he
would have done if he had been short
haired girl ?'-New York Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Logan Suits, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Suits ATTEMPTED suicide by drowning in
what is known IS the grade pond in
South Oseeola, last Saturday evening.
It is reported that Logan and his father
had some difficulty during the day and
that evening he told his father he was
going to jump into the lake and drown
himself and following up his statement
he started for the lake, removing his
clothes as he went, his father started
after him and feeling concerned for his
sons life, called to Will Gushing who
was near by and he also joined in the
chase. Logan reached the lake before
the others and without any delay
jumped head foremost into the water.
1t is said he was sinking for the last
time when Mr.. Rushing without taking
time to remove his clothes jumped in
after him and brought him to the shore
where he was revived and brought to
consciousness. The store operated
on the west side Of the square by Mr..
Suits and his son has been closed since
the incident and it is said that both
men left the city.-Osceola Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09
4 Tooth Point.

Dentists children rarely have flied
teeth for the reason that they are
taught to use the toothbrush with
circular motion. The brush, as in the
ordinary motion, goes back and forth,
but it also goes round and round. Thus
it finds out all the crannies. Dentists
say that the circular motion applied
both to the front and back of the
teeth will keep them absolutely clean.
and absolutely clean teeth cannot de-
cay. The teeth should be brushed after
each meal, and especially at bedtime.
The morning brush before breakfast,
which is the only one commonly APP
piled, does scarcely any good at all
since the teeth Immediately after it
become clogged with food.-Exchange
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

One day last week while Mr.. P. S.
Lamoree and his son Ralph were put
ting up some hay on his farm east Of
town the horses became frightened in
some way and in trying to stop them
Mr.. Lamoree was thrown into barb
wire fence and received some bad
scratches. The wagon wheels also
passed over his legs and bruised him
severely in places but no serious in
juries were sustained. The team was
finally stopped by Ralph, who was on
the wagon and managed to get hold of
the lines in time. No damage was done
to either the team or wagon.-Van Vert
Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09
"safelxr Invested.

TELL yer what. john" said farmer
just returned from London to his son,
i've been an idiot to let my money
stay in tn savings bank at 2lb per
cent all these years when they pay &
per cent in London"
Il don't believe they pay no such in
terest," said John, with determined
air.
"Oh, yer don't, Mr.. Smarty. don't
yer? Well, I've just lent EGO at that
very rate today. III tell you how l
done 1t. l met young man in front
of the Mansion House, and he says to
me, says he, Sir, would like to Dor
row EGO. for which I will pay s per
cent interest
But says 1. 4 don't know you,
and how am to tell that you will pay
me the interestY If you doubt me,
sir says he. I will pay you 5 per cent
in advance.
well, that looked safe enough so |
gave him two ten-pound notes, and he
paid me 20 shillings back for the inter
est right on the spot I'm to meet him at
the same place every year and get the
interest. tell you what. John, it
makes me wild to think what I've lost
al these years."-London Queen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

In the last five years the records
which are doubtless Incomplete, show
that 1,15s persons have been killed in
Fourth of July accidents in the United
States and 22,520 others have been SER
iously injured. What an Indictment of
our national common sense! Why do
we allow this slaughter and manning
to go on? Why is it that in the en-
lightened twentieth century we are SO
welded, as people, to barbarous
celebration of the republics birthday?
Most of our other holidays do not
measure up to the ideals Of those who
established them, but at least none OF
them causes such bloodshed suffering
1t would be interesting to see what
would happen if for one Fourth the use
of explosives of any sort were absolute.
ly prohibited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Delay in commencing treatment for
slight irregularity that could have
been cured quickly by FoIey's Kidney
Remedy may result in a serious kidney
disease. Toleys Kidney Remedy builds
up the worn out tissue and strengthens
the organs. Commence taking today.
Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

For mild, easy action of the bowels
a single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough. Treatment cures hahitual
constipation. Is cents box. Ask your
druggist for them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Young Matron- II like natural decora-
ton, but they say there are some creep
ers about a house which are very an
noying IN their habits. Do you know
what kind they are?
& Crusty Old Bachelor with giare)
Yes, madam. Babies. Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

CDR. Thomas Electric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal diseae
Group. Has been used with success in
our family for eight years.
Mrs. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09
A Surprise.

There is a law in Italy forbidding the
deportation of paintings of the old
masters. Once, says the Paris Gaulois,
ing Titan in what appeared to be
good state Of preservation and paid
good round sum for it. In order to
smuggle it out of the country he con-
ceived the idea of painting over the
original a portrait Of Victor Emmanuel
in full uniform. The trick was sue
cessful, and the Italian in disguise duly
arrived in Paris. The climax, how
ever, came when the artist started to
restore the Titan to its original condi-
ton. With pad of cotton wool
stepped in alcohol he effaced the Victor
Emmanuel. when, to his horror, the
original Titan began to peel off. Much
puzzled, he continued the washing I'M
til finally portrait of Garibaldi was
disclosed. The valuable Titan was
forgery.
The sudden death Of Mrs. Hester
Watkins, of High Point, on Tuesday
morning at six o'clock came as great
shock to all her relatives and friends.
She was apparently we'll when she got
up but she was suddenly seized with a
very severe coughing spell, from which
she failed to rally and she died in about
an hour. "Grandma" Hitchcock, as she
was familiarly and lovingly called, for
she was known and loved by all about
her. She was making her home with
her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Traupel, near
High Point, at the time of her death.
She was faithful member Of the Meth
odist church and was woman of ex-
ceptionally fine character, an Affection
ate mother to her family and kind
cordial neighbor. The funeral arrange
ments as planned, are that the funeral
will be held this Thursday afternoon
at two o'clock at the M. q. church at
High Point. We hope to give more
extended obituary next week. Garden
Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for several years, and find them just
exactly right says Mr.. A. A. FELTON,, of
HarrisviIle, N. Y. New Life Pills re-
lieve without the least discomfort.
Best remedy for constipation, bilious
ness and malaria. 25c. at L. P. VAN
Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

English SPAWN Liniment removes Hard
Soft Or Calloused Jumps and Blenishes from horses
also Blood spayins, Curbs, splints, Sweeney Ring;
Bone stifes sprains Swollen Threats, Coughs. Ste.
Save $o0 BY use Of one bottle. wonderfu Blemish.
Cure Sold BY W. A. Alexander. Druggist. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Gee, but you have mean DISPOSE
ton! Wouldn't you leave him one eye
to see with ?"-Cleveland Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Necessities are what man thinks he
must have, but Injuries are what he e1-
poets his wife to do without.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Having faith in God means having
faith in your fellows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

him she usually has all she can do to
take care Of herself.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Most of the self-made men we see
spend great deal Of their time on their
pride.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Itch cured in 80 mAnates by Woolford's sanitasy
Lotion. Never fails. Sold by w. A. Alsuasdsr,
Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Some men will waste four dollars
worth OF time trying to save rs cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Perfection Oil stoves, forssale by WIN.
Crichton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

Some men are so little that they can.
not see the greatness Of trifes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-09

See the Tunny young man! WHAT IS
he wearing?"
THAT is a monocle, my child"
"And why does he wear only one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
eAAiNE's SONS AND DAUGHTERS.

The engagement has been announced
OF Or. l. 6. Rosenberg of Boston and
Miss Jennie r. Lewis of Lewiston.
Miss Lewis is a teacher at the Park
Kill school in Auburn. and DR.. Rosen-
berg was former resident of Port
land.
Among the Maine couples who have
recently celebrated the 50th anniver-
sary OF their marriage are Mr.. and
Mrs. Augustus Clark of Ellsworth. Mr..
and Mrs. Ebenee2er Gay of Portland
ard cir. and Mrs. Edwin Il. Cults of
Wilton.
Miss Ethel Chase of Old Orchard,
who has been in New York during the
winter pursuing the study of art, ex-
poets to sail for Paris May on the
Ryndom Holland American line. Miss
Chase will stay in Paris and Italy
where she will study with prominent
artists.
George c. Higgins is one of George
towns Oldest and most respected citi-
zens and is still very active for q
man of his years. He was born in
that town October ], 1884. He was
married 81 years ago to Miss Martha
"A. oIiNel VI k1IloNSlC, ttIlu llSy lleiN Z
had seven children, all of whom are
living. Mr.. Higgins served in the Civil
War in Co. c, 21st Maine regiment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goodspeed of
Wilton recently sailed from Boston
for a six weeks trip through Europe.
They will sail through the Mediterran-
can sea. and make a short stop at some
place Of interest on the coast of north
ern Africa. They will then cross to
Italy, thence will tour through Spain,
France and Germany, thence to Eng
land and from that country return
home.
The engagement has been announced
of Benjamin W. Morse, son of Chas.
w. Morse of New York, formerly Of
Bath, and Miss May Alvah Pevey of
Cambridge, Mass, daughter of City
Solicitor G. A. Pevey Mr.. Morse is a
graduate of Morse High school. Bath,
and graduates from Harvard Univer-
sity in June. IT is understood that
the wedding will occur just after COM
mencement in June at the home of
the BRIDES parents.
Rev. DR.. A. 3. Hervey of Bath was
recently given a birthday party by the
ladies of the Universalist church. Six
thousand pennies We're donated. each
penny rcpresentng a year in the life
of the givers. One of the pleasant
features was the delightful musical
program given by the male quartet
Mcssrs. William II. Collins. ]. w.
Ballou, William +. Corliss and Geo.
w. Hunt. The total age OF the quartet
figured 300 years. Messrs. Ballou, Col
Inns and Corliss have sung together for
the past fifty-four years and the Sc
lections they offered We're the old ia
VoriteS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
MELODY DOES GOOD WORK
IN LIVELY QUAKER CITY BOUT.

Philadelphia, April 5.-That Honey
Melody is a long ways removed from
dead one was demonstrated in his
windup with INK Russell at the Ma
tional Athletic Club Saturday night.
From the sound of the bell until the
finish there was not a minute when
they were not at it hammer and tongs.
Russell took the aggressive in the
first. He had something on Melody in
weight, but the Boston mans quick left
to the chops headed him off. Time and
time again Melody got in his straight
left, and though it embarrassed Russell
somewhat he never stopped boring in.
In the sixth round Russell broke
loose. evidently meaning to win oIt in
hurricane sty!c. Twice he had Melody
in a bad way, bet on each occasion the
latter'$ cleverness served him in hand.
He was never 50 tired chat he could
not work his LETT hand just enough to
offset the Quaker's rush.
l. wGG 2. great go. and in view of
MellOlys fine work in the first three
rounds and Russelrs in the last three
q draw would have been a fair decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
CHURCH AND PASTOR.

Five We're recently baptized into the
Freeport church, making q received
by baptism in the last three months.
The Congregational society at
Brownville realized about SIS from the
dinner served on town meeting day.
Pev. III. A. Platts, who has been pas
tor of the Cape Neddick church for the
past two years, has resigned, his resig-
nation to take effect in September.
Rev II. Roscoe of Westmoreland, n.
H., has accepted call to become pas
tor oil the Machas Universalist church
ard will begin his duties about the first
a. May.
BY the will of the late Mrs Augusta
Mcllus the Foxcroft and Dover Con-
gregational church is to have the in
come from 5000 to be applied to the
support of preaching.
Rev. f. w. Churchill has been in
vited to remain as pastor of the Actin
Free Baptist church for another year
and has accepted. He has also been
Greeted superintendent OF schools.
Rev b J. Gla2ier has resigned as
pastor Of the Biddeford Advent Chris
lldI CItiICIt, IlitCll " tlic icSitl VI HIS
parishioners. He was recently given
q unanimous call to remain another
year and his salary has been increased
Mr.. GlaZier will sever his connection
With the churcn April &c.
Rev. Dean A. Walker, formerly pas
tor of the Southwest Harbor Congre-
gational church. has accepted a call to
a church at West Andovcr, Mass. JIc
will begin his new duties May %. Mr.
Walker was born in Syria, Of mission
airy parentage. and came to this coun-
try when very young. After his grad
nation from Yale he taught for Z time
in syria.
Rev. Howard Nude, pastor of the
Second Parish church at Portland, has
resigned his pastorate to take effect
about September list. Mr. Nude came
to this country from England several
years ago and was for a time in
Springfield, Mass He has been pastor
of the Portland church for the past
three years. 1t is understood he is con-
templating returning to England to
take up his work there.
Profits to the state from he tobacco
monopoly in France amounted last
year to $4,000, 900, as compared with
s2,s0000O in 1911, the first year of the
MONOPOLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
JAWN
STOPS SASS:ETY MAN.

Philadelphia, April 3.-Philadelphia
Jack OBrien and Anthony j. DreXel
Biddle. especially we'll known in social
circles and renowned for his athletic
ability. met in the ring Saturday night
at the exclusive Merton Cricket Club
in what was to have been six-round
bout At the beginning Of the fourth
round the bourt vas stopped as Mr..
BiddlC was unable to continue.
For the first two rounds Mr.. Biddle
gave a vcly good exhibition. In the
third straight left Jared him, and
after about one minute OF the fourth
round Referee William Recap stopped
the bout as Mr.. Biddle was exhausted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
Postal SAVINGS Banks.

One of the most pronounced results of
the recent financial furry was the favor
able consideration and comment of q
postal bank savings system. There has
also been great deal of favorable COM
ment about the merit of Hotetter'5 Stom-
ach Bitters during the 81 years it has
been before the public and it's cures have
been so pronounced as TO make it q
leader among medicines for ailments of
the stomach, liver and bowels. In thous-
ands of homes it has already established
itself as the favorite remedy because of
from poor appetite. sick headache. ner-
vousness. heartburn. boating, sour stom-
ach. dyspepsia. Indigestion, costive-
ness, grippe. Srrirg ailments or malaria
try a bottle at once. 1t will sure
ly help you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
ALMA CENTER.

School begins III this district April Goth
with M:s Edit. Nam as teacher.
Miss Eatti" Enudlette will teach mt
Head Tide this spring.
Misses Winifred t,rskine Lena Jones
and Celia McC9bb We're ~ home from
Lincoln Academy over Sunday.
Only Il lew attended the weekly meet
ing ni Tho Sheerscot Valley grange, on
Saturday aitelE"or. owing 10 TIE almost
impossible condition OF the loads.
Daniel McCobb and son are doing quite
a business saving wood with their gaso-
line engine. Seventeen cords in one day
being a record breaker.
Dr. A NJ. Card has been chosen super
visor of schools again by the school
board.
Miss Maud Parsons is passing her va
cation at home.
Ms. Warren Bowman of Oakland, for
merly Miss Alice CLANCY, has been pass
ing few days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Eben CLANCY.
G. Nj. Kennedy of Clinton. was in this
vicinity Thursday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
COUNTY NEWS.
ANDROSC0GGlN.
EAST LlvERMoRE MILLS.

Mrs Emma c. Clough has returned
from the West
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Weeks have re-
turEed from St. Adams and taken
charge of the town farm.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. c. Tarr, also their
daughter and husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Seavcy, have gone TO st. Louis,
Mo.
Charles W. Whittier was IN Lewiston
last Weei; on business.
W. II. Conant has moved onto the
farm Ii purchased of +. G.. Moore, and
is making extensive repairs on tine
house.
Il $. EalIentine is making many
changes in the buildings on HIS place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-06
COUNTY NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
NORTH WAYNE.

Walter Abbott, after passing a rev
days at his home here, went WedneS-
day to do some carpenter work Tor
Will Gordon in East Readtield.
Mrs. C. A. I.add is confined to her
bed with a severe cold.
Mrs. C. NJ Stevens is improving al
ter suffering some time with severe
cold and Indigestion.
Mrs. r. l.. Stevens and Miss j. +.
Ward. passed Wednesday and Thurs
day with Mrs. G. NJ. Stevens
Miss Jennie Lane of kcnt's Hill was
the guest of Mrs c. NJ. Stevens Friday
night and Saturday.
READFlELD DEPOT.
Mrs Z. Q. Higgins is visiting re'a-
tives in Auburn and Lewiston
Walter Abbott of Providence is
working for W. l.. Gordon.
The many friends of Harrison Cor
don are very sorry to hear that ne Is
suffering with complication OF dls-
eases. He is being attended by Dr'
Wright.
Mrs. C. M. Heath is recovering from
a severe case of tonsilitis and the grip
Miss Edna Gordon is attending
school at the Maine Wesleyan SEMI
nary at Kent's Hill.
School Oh Dudley's plains will open
Monday, April 6. Miss Dwyer of Gray
will teach.
c. NJ Heath was q visitor at the
Journal Office yesterday.
c. NJ Heath is going to erect new
barn and wagon shed on his farm tins
spring The carpenter work Will De
done by c. l.. Clough.
w. L. Gordon has been hauling lum-
Der to build a shed The work is be-
ing done by w. l.. Gordon and waiter
Abbott.
Mrs. N. Luce has been confined I"
the house for some time suffering with
neuralgia and abscess in her head.
DR.. Wright was called to attend M.
Jordon on Dudley's plains, who is SUI :
fering from nervous prostration.