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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Was 1t an Earthqu AXE!
DEcATI1R. IOWA Nov 16

DECATUR, Iowa, Nov. 16. 1908.
EDITOR REPoRTER:-Last Thursday
morning about 5:45 felt heavy, short
tremble of the earth and the sound was
from the southeast to the northwest.
Today Fl. G. Watson tells me his cement
floor cellar is twisted up in great shape
with an open crack in the cement floor
across the cellar from the northeast
corner to the southwest corner and
that this has happened within the last
few days. This trouble Of the earth
might have been an earthquake. Has
anybody else in the county felt this
shock. G. r. RILEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Box Supper.

The box supper given at Vine Oak in
Hamilton township, near Pleasanton,
Thursday evening, Nov. IL, was well at
tended. The proceeds amounting to
$42.35 and will go for the benefit of the
school. In honor of the occasion pro-
gram was prepared and the pupils being
carefully drilled and instructed was
rendered with great skill and intelli-
gence, which certainly speaks we'll for
their teacher, Miss Marian Huston. A
contest was also given and prizes
awarded to the best looking young lady
and gentleman in the vicinity, the honor
being given to Miss Vernie Linden and
Willie Moore. The contest was inter-
esting, and to q great extent decided
satisfactorily. The program was great
" enjoyed and appreciated by all pres
ent..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Questions of Economy.

A quart of tub oysters costs you 4Oc.
1t is half water. You pay Zoe for pint
of water, or SOC for quart of oysters.
Rather expensive whichever way you
figure.
Isn't it more sensible to pay nearly as
much for pint of "Sealshi pit" Oysters
solid meats-as you pay for quart of
watered oysters? "Sealshipt" are firm,
fresh, clean-nO water-no melted ice
no possible contamination. And the
pint of "Sealshipt" will go as far as a
quart of watered oysters-to say moth
ing Of the fine, snappy sea-flavor.
"Sealshjpt' come packed in steel
container with ice around tiIs contaiper
not in the oysters. We sell "Seal-
shipt' only, and guarantee them.
Harry J.Vogt & Co.,
T. HOffhinas
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Pace. farmhouse

Married at the residence of Miss
Allie Tansey in north Weldon, Clarke
county, Iowa, Nov. IL, 1908, Mr.. Geo.
I. Pace, of Leon, Iowa, and Mrs. Jennie
P. Barnthouse, of Weldon, Iowa. Rev.
G. e. Mitchell officiating. Promptly at
6 p. m. the ceremony was performed,
and then came the congratulations and
after that, came the repast that was
prepared by skillful hands for the oc-
casion. The happy couple were the re-
cipients of some valuable presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pace will soon be at
home to their friends in Leon, Iowa.
Their many friends wish them long
and happy voyage through life together
with all the blessings that attend the
welded life. GEORGE E. MITCHELL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
%,;,at the County Candidates Spent.

Under the state election law all can
didates for county Offices must file
statement of their campaign expenses
with the county auditor within ten days
after the election. The statements
filed with Auditor Scott discloses the
fact that it is not near as expensive to
run for Office as formerly. The republi
can county committee filed statement
of their receipts which amounted to
$435.00 and the democratic county COM
mittee spent $372.99. The various can
didates on the county tickets spent the
following sums:
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Clyde Lewis Van Horn.

Clyde Lewis VanHorn, was born in
Center township, Decatur county, Iowa,
Oct. u, 1908, and died Nov. IL, 1908, be-
ing only II days old.
We cannot understand why such
little babe should be cut down in death
so soon, but it is so and we must all
remember that death is on our tract
and the old must die and the young can.
A short service was held Friday MORN
ing at 1890 by the writer at the home
of Mr.. Myers in north Leon. Interment
was made in the Leon cemetery.
ELD. J. j. RUPERT,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Christian Church.

At the morning service Bro. ]. Mad
Williams, of Des Moines, will preach.
Bro. Williams is ever popular. Don't
fail to hear him.
In the evening special Thanksgiving
theme will be presented by the minis
ter. Every body is welcome to these
services. Special music.
On Monday night Bro. Wilkinson, Of
Porto Rico, will give US an interesting
and profitable lecture on that place.
Admission 15 and Csc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Presbyterian Notes.

Next Sunday morning subject: "Jesus
Christ the Power Of God and the Wis
dom OF God.' Evening sermon topic:
How Much Better is Man Than
Sheep"
Special call for prayer Thursday even
ing at o'clock. Regular meeting at
1880.
Our series of meetings will begin on
Nov. 3Oth when our evangelist and
singer will be with us. Many will re-
member the evangelist, Rev. Jos. Hogg,
who spoke to our Presbytery last fall
here. The singer, Mr.. Maitland, Of
Kentucky, is said to be first class.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
HEPBURN MAY CONTEST
1t is Rumored that Colonel Hepburn
May Contest JamiesOn's EleC-
ton and Ask for Recount.

There is a rumor over the eighth dis
trict that Col. Hepburn is seriously con-
sidering contesting the election of w.
ID. Jameson as congressman in this dis
trict, but il he does it will avail him
nothing and will only add to his un-
popularity. In practically every voting
precinct in the district majority Of
the judges and clerks were republicans,
and they have honestly counted the
ballots and declared Mr.. Jameson
elected. The people of this district
have decided that they did not want
Hepburn to represent them, and the
best thing the Colonel can do is to abide
by their decision. The following spec
ial was published in the Des Moines
Capital last Friday.
Clarinda, Nov. 1.-THE canvass of
the returns from Page county by the
board of supervisors shows that in a
number of democratic precincts lot of
votes for Hepburn were thrown out be-
cause they we're marked at the top of
the republican column by cross. This
is said to affect as high as $50 ballots,
which fact, if it is true, will indicate
the election instead of the defeat of
Congressman W. p. Hepburn in the
Eighth district.
Reports from other counties within
the district indicate that similar condi-
tions exist; that votes were thrown out
that rightfully ought to have been
counted for the republican candidate.
The friends of Colonel Hepburn today
started quiet investigation in all the
counties, and congressional contest
now seems more than certain.
The majority by which W. d. jamie
son, of Shenandoah, won in the semi
official returns over Congressman Hep
burn was less than ESQ. Already by the
discovery in Page county one-half of
that amount has been removed. The
other counties are expected to show
similar mismarking, which all authori-
ties agree should not invalidate the bal
lot, but that all ballots so marked
should be counted.
Colonel Hepburn himself said today:
II have heard through my friends that
there are nearly $50 ballots in this
county where .,ross was made at the
top of the republican column and marks
made all the way down the line in the
squares. The election judges, am
told, threw these out. 1t is thought
that they should be counted. A quiet
investigation is being made, and it is
possible that contest will be started
if it is found that there is sufficient
number to in any way affect the re-
suit
These reports may mean that Col.
"Pete" Hepburn will be returned to con-
gress. Sufficient fear is expressed
among the democrats that there will be
a change of sufficient size to effect the
result of the recent vote on congress-
man. From the Hepburn headquarters
word has been sent out for the friends
of the congressman to look into the
situation there and learn if sufficient
number Of ballots have been stricken
out by the election judges for unsound
reasons to permit grounds for contest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19

lue presentation OF Lena Rivers
which is to be made at Van Werden's
opera house on next Friday evening,
Nov. 20, should prove highly diverting.
1t would seem as il everyone had read
Mrs. Mary J. Holmes book, and it would
also seem as if everyone who has done
so wants to see the play dramatized
from it.
The success Of the play has reached
an extraordinary pitch. and Judging
from the things said of tho work, there
is no reason why results should be
otherwise. The play is clean, it is
wholesome, it's atmosphere is redolent
of the south and it's humor is of the
healthy kind. "Lena Rivers" proves to
be an entertainment that everybody
with any sense Of humor and kindness
ought to see for he will laugh and he
will cry, just a bit, not because Of any
sorrow, but because the touch of human
nature is in it so potent that it is ire
sistable. 1t is one of those oddly sympa-
thetic contributions of human tender
ness and stage art that make one for
get the unreality of the surroundings
and cause one to bestow the tribute of
unexpected, but unhindered tears.
In dramatizing "Lena Rivers" Beulah
Poynter made every effort TO retain all
OF those things which made the book
SO entertaining. The play is remark
able in one way, and that is, that it has
been said again and again by competent
critics to be an Improvement on the
book. AS rule many dramatizations
have failed to thoroughly catch the
spirit of the novels from which they
were taken. This is not the case, how
ever, with LENA Rivers" and it is the
most satisfying comedy of it's class be-
fore the public. Miss Beulah Poynter
made the dramatization and her work
has been praised highly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
A Morthy Honor.

Past Chancellor Harry Bradfield, of
Hesperia Lodge No. 33, K. of P. has re-
ceived signal recognition from Grand
Chancellor Ward Ferguson, of Rolfe,
Iowa, having last week received his ap-
pointment as Deputy Grand Chancellor.
Mr.. Bradtield for many years has been
one of the leading workers in the Leon
lodge and is to be congratulated upon
his apnointment
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Baptist Church.

There will be preaching at the Cam
den Baptist church Saturday, Novem-
ber, 21st, at 11:00,a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Also Sunday, November 22nd, at 11:00
a. m. and 7:30 p. m. All are invited to
attend. JAS. A. ARMSTRONG, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Sale Dates.

J. L. Mendenhall, ] mile west of High
Point, Friday, Nov. 20.
J. ". Moore, 6 miles north Of Leon,
Nov. %.
Ira Officer, a. miles northwest of
Leon, Tuesday, Nov. "a.
Samuel Millsap, 81 miles west of De-
catur City, Wednesday, Nov. 25.
B. F. Stattler, 6 miles northeast of
Leon, Friday, Nov. q.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Watched Fifteen Years.

"For fifteen years l have watched the
working Of Bucklin's Arnica Salve; and
it has never failed to cure any sore,
boil, ulcer or burn to which it was ap-
piled. 1t has saved us many doctor
bill" says A. E. Hardy, of East Wilton,
Maine. 25c at L. P. Van Werdens drug
store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday both morning
and evening. Sunday school and
League services at the usual hour.
Union Thanksgiving services will be
held this year in the Christian church,
Rev. Rupert will preach the sermon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
w. j. Darr

w. j. Darr was born in Tennessee on
Dec. 27, 1924, and was married on March
rs, 1916 to Miss Catharine Cole. To
this union nine children were born, two
sons and seven daughters, five of whom
are now living. Three daughters died
in childhood and one son, John H., in
1905. Besides leaving faithful, loving
companion of 81 years, an affectionate
family Of five mourn an ever kind and
patient father. These are, Mrs. j. B.
Bruce, of Kansas City, Mo-, Mrs. John
Harris, Leon, Iowa, Mrs. Lucy Ray,
Leon, Iowa, VIM. j. Darr, Memo, s. D.,
and Mrs. Sarah Coyne, Huron. S. D.
Mr.. Darr united with the Christian
church in December 1866, forty-two
years ago and has always been an
honored member, serving on the official
board for several years. he was al
ways cheerful, hopeful and consistent
christian man. AS neighbor he was
most kindly disposed, anxious to be Of
assistance whenever needed. After a
brief illness of a few weeks he passed
quietly into the great beyond for which
he had fully prepared himself. He was
full of faith and good works. BLESSED
are the dead who die in the Lord"
The funeral was conducted from the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Ray,
by Rev. G. A. Coakwell, pastor of the
Christian church, on Tuesday, Nov. 10th.
Burial being made with full Masonic
honOrs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19

You never miss the Cholene till the
tubs run dry. Always have Cholene
handy for cuts, burns and ragged hurts.
Heals quickly and prevents lockjaw.
Relieves catarrb instantly. g
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
p. e. O. Entertainment.

Chapter W, P. E. o. will give novel
entertainment at their hall next Tues
day evening, Nov. %. A short musical
program will be rendered after which
the organization of the Oriental Order
of B. l. l.. will be perfected. Admission
20 cents, including refreshments. Come
verybody and see the fun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Public Sale.

| will sell at public sale at my farm
81 miles west of Decatur City, mile
east of the Woodmansee bridge, on
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1908, 42 head of
cattle; 10 milch cows, 2 2-year-old
steers, ID yearling steers, II yearling
heifers, 8 spring calves; go head Of hogs
mostly shoats, few brood sows; 2O-doz
Brown Leghorn chickens; 500 bushels of
corn. SAM MILLSAP
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Look Out for a Big Horse Sale.

The Leon Horse Co. expect to hold a
big horse sale in this city on Friday,
Dec. 4th, and it will be the biggest sale
they ever held. Lots of horses and
plenty Of buyers, SO get your horses
ready il you want to sell them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Thompson & Warner has
been dissolved by mutual consent. The
books of the firm will be found at the
old stand in charge of W. w. Warner,
and it is necessary that all accounts be
settled at once.
f. F.E. THOMPSON,
w. w. WARNER.
Leon, Iowa, Nov. 9,190s. 1876
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
A. c. Church Notes.

The meetings at the Adventist church
are still in progress with good interest
and will continue over next Lords day.
All are cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
License to Wed.

Samuel e. Covington, Grand River. Q
Opal e. Lee, Grand River q
Brown Rife, Weldon ................. 81
Lesta Bower, Weldon n.......................... 4
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REPUBLICAN.

The above amounts include the con-
tributions made by the candidates to
the county central committees.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19

D1 s1lI w seo youi coln en'eleu lor
as eaFly as possible before December 9th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19

We wish to thank those friends and
who so kindly aided US dur
ing the sickness and death Of our be-
loved husband and father.
MRS. W. ]. DARR,
Mrs. JOHN HARRIS,
MRS. LUCY RAY,
w. j. DARR, JR.,
MRS. SARAH COINE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-19
Capt. Gooding & owens Sale Dates

Nov. 20. A. w. Kicker.
Nov. "a, N. L. Euritt.
Nov. Is, John Duffield.
Nov. 26, l. ]. Edwards.
Dec. l, T. ]. Bellamy.
Dec. 2, Joe Edwards.
Dec. 8. ]. M. Burnette.
Dec. "a, Jennie Brown.
Jan. q, Charles Lutz.
Feb. 3, Cyrus Lutz.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
WEDDING OF
THE SMITHS

Toledo. Ohio. oct. 2o.-In the city
court here Smith was married to
Smith ard Smith performed the cere-
mony Elmer s Smith secured a Il
eense to marry Frances B. Smith. Lat
er they went to the city court for one
Of the judges to marry them, and the
only one present was Judge Warren
L. Smith.
After the knot had been lied some
startling facts were presented. It vas
explained that the groom's grand
father whose name naturally was
Smith. had married woman Of the
name Of Smith.
The brides father was Smith, her
mothers maiden name vas Smith,
showing that Smiths have married
Smiths for several generation.
Not to be outdone by the young
couple he bad Just married, Judge
Smith informed tae happy pair that
his wife did not change her name
when she married him. as her nsme
was Smith before that.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
SOLDIER HAS TWO HEARTS
ANOTHER NATURE FAKE?

Findlay, Ohio, Oct. 20.-Ira ]. Sal
yards, a soldier at the armE barracks,
Columbus, Ohio, has two hearts. At
least an army physician says 50 and
the matter is being investigated this
week by DIR. BENJAMIN Hughes Of this
city, head physician for benevolent
insurance order. salyards has applied
for membership In the order. and when
examined, the second heart was dis
covered The one located on the right
side Of the body is inactive while the
one on the left side performs its usual
functions. DR.. Hughes is in Columbus
now, investigating the strange case
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
OLD CREEK CAPITAL MAY
Be USED FOR COURT HOUSE

omuigee. Okla, oct 1s.-Within
few days the question Of whether the
county authorities are to obtain long
time lease On the old Creek capital
building for county court house pur-
poses win be settled. The business
men Of The city are joining with the
county officials IN the matter and hope
to effect an arrangement whereby the
building may be utilized. The Indian
population Of the Creek nation are not
in favor Of the proposed lease, pre-
ferring that the building be turned
over to a society which win preserve
It for the future to be utilized as a
show place and for keeping matters
OF historical interest The freedmen
Of the nation, however, are said 70
favor the sale or lease Of the build
ing. and the money distributed among
the members Of the tribe. The capitol
building is located IN the center Of
the business portion Of okmulgee, and
for long time after its erection, in
1878. vas the most imposing edifice
in The Greek nation
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
NOTED FEUDIST
is DEAD

Cincinnati. Ohio. oct zs.--Tom~
Cockriil. the noted 5reathitt county
fsudist. who was recently killed IN the
railroad yards in Louisville. vas in
Cincinnati only tEenty-four hours BE-
fore he met his death. He told friends
here that be intended to go West and
locate somewhere in Oklahoma. II am
going 70 Jackson fer a brief visit said
cochin, and If I am stin alive after
making the visit. am going West and
settle somewhere out in Oklahoma. so
far away that I viii never hear a word
about Kentucky feuds. am sick Of
the whole business and want 10 lead
peaceful life. knox thar I cannot
live in Breathitt county any longer, SO
the best thing for me 10 do is 10 move
cut West where I am not known" Two
days later Cocuiil's mangIed body Eas
found In the railroad yards at Louis
vile. It is supposed that be intended
to beat his way to Jackson, as be did
not seem to have much money with
him coehiIl was a frequent visitor
70 Cincinnati, for. Ike the late Judge
James Hargis, he had = fondness for
the sights Of Cincinnati. and espe
cially the German bsrkeepers -OFsE
the Rhine
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
Well Knsan Hotsl Keeper usss ano
Reconmen6s cksnbsriainss Collie.
Cholera ard Disrrhoea
Rsmedy.

Il take pleasure n saying tnat ]
have kept Chamberlain's Cole. Chosera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in my family
medicine chest for about fifteen yesTs
and have always had Satisfactory re-
suits from its use have administedsd
II to q great many travelling men who
we're suffering from troubles for which
III is recommended. and have never
failed 70 relieve fhsm.@ says J. c. Jen-
kins. Of Glasgow, Ky. This remedy Is
lor szis by al druggists D&N
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20

cold Medal Flour Is very highest
quality LAYIzTA.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
WILL IMPROVE RAIL
WAY MAIL SERVICE

Washington, Oct z0.--Improvemeni
ment in the railway mail service will
be the theme in the annual conven,
ton Of the Association Of Railway su
perintendenta which began here today.
At the suggestion Of the postal depart
ment The superintendents propose 70
discnss this important question, with
a view to solving many OF the serl.
GUS problems now confronting the ralI
way managemeBts as well IS the goy,
eminent department.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
WOMEN'S FEDERATION

viii give her celebrated parliamentary
drill for the benefit Of the new organ
ization, and there viii also be other
Interesting features.
The credentiai committee will meet
at p. m Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the
study Of the Presbyterian church.
Ardmore has kindly offered to enter
tain ali delegates with lodging and
breakfast. Visitors should write Miss
Sue Frame Of Ardmore concerning
board and lodging All requests for in
formation concerning trains, etc,
should BE- made to Miss Frame.
Delegates and altelnates viii bring
credentials signed BY the president
and secretary OF their respective clubs.
also state treaBurers receipts for dues
for 1908 attached to credeltials.
No special rates on transportation
can be obtained since the 2-cent rate
went into effect
Each club is urged to send its two
delegates or aIternates with as many
visitors as possible as the occasion
will be interesting and unique.
Reports Of chalrmen of committees
limited to eight minutes, with six min
utes each for other members Of com
mittee.
Club reports limited TO two minutes
All please bear in mind that the
usual program will have to be cut
short because Of limited time Make
your reports and papers short and to
the point. Let everybody come in a
good humor, believing that all has
been done fcr the bert and help make
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20
coMMlssloh convEnEa.

Guthrie, Okla, Oct. zo.-The state
corporation commission vas recon
Yened here today with Chairman Love
presiding A number Of complaints
against various railroads are sched-
uled for hearing today. and the re-
n1aiDder Of The Heek win be taken up
in the transaction of minor business.
On Saturday the cases pending against
the Pioneer Telegraph and Telephone
company VIII be taken up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-20

TIE fifth annual convention Of the
Indian Territory Federation Of Won
ems Clubs win be held IN Ardm0re,
Noy. 3. 4. and {, 1903.
The Oklahoma Federation VIII hold
their annual convention At the same
hoy 3, 4. and 6, 1905
Tuesday evening, Nov. 3. there viii
5e joint meeting of both federations,
followed by reception to delegates
and visitors BY the club women Of Ard-
more. Hon Lee crnce will deliver
the address Of welcome, to which In.
dian Territory and Oklahoma win re-
spond There VIII be greetings from
various distinguished visitors. inciud-
ing the honored president Of the Cen
eraI Federation, Mrs. Philip n. Moore,
and srs. G. B. Longan. distinguished
gafliamentarian Of Kansas City.
Wednesday at a. m. the Indian
Territory federation will meet at the
Presbyterian church and continue It's
AsessIap until Thursday noon.
Thursday II liso ?. N. both fedora.
lions will meet IN mass meeting for the
purpose Of hearing the report Of the
amaIgamation committee organizing a
meu federation, electing officers,
adopting constitution, etc.
"Wednesday evening the music and
literary committees Of the Oklahoma
federation VIII have charge Of the pro
gram.
Thursday evening VIII be in charge
sol Mrs. c. L. Steele, music chairman
Tor indian Territory.
Fylday morning MRS. G. B. Longan