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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

George E. Hurst, who for the past two
years has been manager OF big COM
pany store at Mine LaMott, Mo-, re-
turned Sunday and will visit for few
weeks with his many friends in this
city. Mr.. Hurst has resigned his posi-
tion at Mine LaMott and has several
good things in view, but has not as yet
decided on his future occupation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Mrs. A. P. Olsen last week received
telegram with the sad news that her
father, Mr.. L. Scougall, was dead at his
home in San Jose, California. Only a
few days before Mrs. Olsen had re-
ceived letter from her parents, telling
how they were enjoying themselves,
and no mention was even made of her
father being sick.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

MIR. and Mrs. Roy Brandt returned
last Saturday to their home in Des
Moines, after several days visit at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Bigley, in this city. Mrs. Brandt's sis
ter, Miss Minnie Bigley accompanied
them home for an extended visit,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Friends in this city have received
news Of the birth of fine little daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Dale, of
Moline, Ill. 1t is their first born and
their friends extend congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Kemp, the parents of
Miss Ella Kemp, who have for over a
year been making their home with her
in Osceola, have returned to Leon their
former home. During their stay here
they made many friends who are sorry
to see them leave this city.-Osceola
Democrat,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

d The Fairview Horse Co. will keep
Ttheir stallion known as the Howell horse
sat the farm of ]. W. Moore on Monday
oanG Tuesday, balance of the week at
Van Vert. 4O-2t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Mr.. c. P. Pryor, of Humeston and
Miss Lizzie Massey, of Leon, were mar
ried in this city by Rev. WE. Kunz
Monday afternoon. Their friends ex-
tend congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Rev. J. L. Boyd conducted quarterly
meeting at Fairview church last Sun
day afternoon and Monday forenoon in
the absence Of the presiding elder who
is attending the General Conference at
Baltimore.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

The Leon l. 0. o. F. lodge will hold
their annual Memorial services next
Sunday afternoon in this city at 2
o'clock, and will march to the cemetery
to strew flowers on the graves Of their
departed brethren.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Charles Carroll, the very efficient
janitor of the High School building,
left Saturday for Marshalltown, where
he will spend the summer at the Sol
diers' Home, he being one of the old
veterans of this city and delights to
spend his summer vacation with his old
comrades.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Beryl Ellinwood, who has been in
Leon for few weeks settling up his
fathers business affairs in this city,
left Sunday for Colorado City, Colorado,
where he intends to take claim. His
parents expect to join him there before
long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Relatives in this city have received
news of the marriage of Mrs. Eva
Rhoades Matthews to Mr.. W. Stauffer,
at Ration, N. NJ, on Sunday, May oath.
The groom is an express messenger for
the Wells Fargo Co., having a run from
Denver to Trinidad, Colorado. They
will make their home in Trinidad.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

MIR. and Mrs. Marion f. Stookey have
issued invitations for the wedding of
their daughter, Miss Marian, to Mr..
Marion E. WATSON, which will be SOL
emnized on Wednesday evening, June
10th, at 6 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

G. G. Wood, the Weldon banker, died
at his home in Weldon Wednesday morn
ing at 8 o'clock. He had been il for
several months and his death was not
unexpected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Having permanently located at Leon
in the piano tuning business, parties
desiring my services can leave word at
w. A. AleXander's. Best of references.
Satisfaction always guaranteed.
5-tf CHAS. w. HAVER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

G.. E. Wood, who has been deputy
sheriff for some time resigned the
position the first of the week, having
received very flattering offer Of
position in Kansas City. Sheriff Wal
lace has appointed S. E. Benefiel as his
deputy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Lt.-Gov. Warren Garst spoke at the
opera house in this city last Friday
evening under the auspices of the Cum
Minis Club of Leon. A fair sized audi
ence was present to hear him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

For SALE-Several pieces of resi-
dence property in Leon. Or will rent
or trade them. Also farm near Leon
10 rent. Off. J. CEsLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

We have plenty of native lumber on
hands to sell. Already sawed out. No
waits. Dekalb & Smith. 24-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

A charming little daughter arrived at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Horney,
of Eden township, last Thursday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Hon. E. J. Sankey has been confined
to the house for the past two weeks by
sickness, but is now recovering.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Pure cider vinegar, single gallon 25c
by the barrel Zoe. w. II. MCCALLA,
40-2t* Eden Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Get my prices on cement building
blocks before you do any building this
spring. They'll save you money.
| Roe CASTER JR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

A little daughter which the proud
parents think is worth at least million
dollars, arrived at the home of Prof.
and Mrs. A. G. Voelker Saturday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

We have fine line of lawn mowers
ranging at reasonable prices at our
store. VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

For all kinds of plastering, papering
and kalsomining see George or Fred
Watsabaugh. Prices the lowest and
work the best. 39-3t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

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, 1908-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Tade Griffin, of Wood
land township, are rejoicing over the
arrival of a son at their home Sunday
night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

DREssMAKING-I will do all kinds of
dressmaking either at my rooms or your
home. 41-tf BESSIE FARvER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04
DR.. NYE, DENTIST.
Office in Biggs Block.

have 100000 good brick on hand.
Will deliver to any part of the city.
32tf. f. L. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Perfection Oil stoves, for sale by VIM.
Crichton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

The Ladies Guild of the M. E. church
will hold a pie sale at the postoffice
lobby on Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

If you want to use any cement blocks
this spring let me figure with you.
Roe CASTER LR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

For RENT-Six room house, two blocks
north east of court house.
41-tf ]. M. CHAsTAIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

The happiest man is he who doesn'
care what anybody says.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

A ten pound girl arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. II. Sipes, of south
Leon, last Friday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

For sALE-Two good top buggies.
WILBUR MILLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

For SALE-About 80 head of Angora
goats. j. A. RECORD, Leon, la. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

A pretty little girl baby was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Richards, who live
near Woodland, on Tuesday of last
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Get your furniture repaired by James
Grandstatf at WATSON & Boone's store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

WANTED gallons home made
sorghum. Bringin your samples. Cash
or trade.
HARRY ], VOGT & Co,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Another difference between boys and
girls, girls learn early if they cannot
accept an invitation, to send regrets.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

A fifteen pound boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Bennett, of south Leon
Tuesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

Save per cent by paying cash ane
trading with us.
OGILvIE & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

For SALE-A pony rubber tired bug.
gy, one or two seated. FRED TEALE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-06-04

every night. Contortionists, comedians
and dance artists. A first class vaude-
vile program together with the regular
program Of interesting life motion pic
lures.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
p. ORGANIZED MAY 1st 1oos.


Surplus and Undivided Profits. .... 73 AK %
Stockholders Liability. ....... :.. - loo ono 0o
Depostors Protection 49, o79 AK 90
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
Attending Conference.

The meeting of the districi
conference at Mebane is beins
attended by all of Durham.
Methodist ministers and all Of
them went up to the opening
session.
There is no unusual business tt
come before this conference
though it is an important one
and will continue over Sunday.
Rev. ]. B. Hurley, of this city,
will preside and local ministers
who went over Wednesday night
were: Revs. G. T. Adams, NJ.
Bradshaw, J. H. McCracken, ].
A. Daley, H. E. Spence, Messrs.
j. B. Walker, W. c. McRae, T.
]. Lambe, ]. D. Pridgen, r. S.
J. D. Fletcher, ]. A.
Hornaday.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
Bound Over for FOrqery.

Sergeant Aldridge, who Sun.
day captured William Slocum in
Durham and took him back to
Mebane where he was charge
with forging the name of D. A.
Baker on a check of SIS, heard
yesterday that Slocum was the
man wanted and was bound over
to court under a bond of $500.
Slocum lives in Durham and
Mr.. Aldridge slipped up on him
in his home. He is a iniddl-aged
man and has borne a generally,
good reputation. His forgery
was a very well-executed piece
of work.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
News Around Surf.

People around here are busy
planting corn and hauling guanc
for the coming crop.
There Is a lot of sickniss around
here at present, | regret to state,
there being several cases of ty-
phoid fever in this section.
Easter holiday wasdull. Every
body seemed to be busy with
their work.
MIR. Fred Tuck and sister, Miss
Lottie, visited Mr.. Boss Mutt and
family last Saturday night -
Misses Jennie and Lucy Evans
and Miss Lucy Wade visited Mr..
John Tuck's home last Sunday.
They report having a good time.
HUSTLER.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
flREsEs Hight TWO FIRES.


| Wednesday afternoon there
was a fire in Hayti, a portion Of
the city occupied by colored peo.
pie. that bid fair to destroy 9
number of residences in that vic.
unity. The blaze was first dis.
covered in the ceiling Of a cot.
tage house occupied by Leila
Jordan, and in a short time il
had spread to two other adjoin.
ing houses, which were consumed
before the firemen could get the
fire under control. The home Of
Leila Jordan. Wiley Sears and
Sallie Long. were completely de-
stroyed. 1t is estimated that
the houses were worth about
five or six hundred dollars each.
Practically all of the household
and kitchen furniture was saved.
The fire originated from a
defective flue. The firemen re-
sponded and did good work, not
withstanding the fact that the
nearest water hydrant was some
distance from the scene of the
confagration.
ANOTHER FIRE At MIDNIGHT.
Wednesday night the firemen
were again called out to extin.
guished a fire on Pine street.
On account of a misunderstand-
ing regarding the location of the
alarm, the department went to
Dowd street, but finding no fire
they quickly turned back and in
a very short time were at the
fire doing all they could to save
the property The house on fire
belonged to J. B. Walker, and
was located on Pine street, oppo-
site the colored Presbyterian
Owing to the delay in
reaching the scene the house was
destroyed. 1t was not
occupied and for that reason Mr.. |
Walker could not get any insur-
ance on the same. thereby caus-
ing him a loss of about $4,000. |
lust what caused the blaze is al
but it is thought that
he building was set on fire by
ramps or some one else, asthere
lad been no fire in the building
Turing the day.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
AUTOMOBILE WRECKED.
Both Occupants Receive Severe Shake.
tp When Axle Broke.

An automobile almost totally
wrecked and two men hurt, was
the excitement of the afternoon
Wednesday following the base
ball game. j.. ~
The machine of DIR. T. A.
Mann was running at a nice clip
along West Main street down
grade and coming into the city.
The street was full of vehicles
and DIR. Mann was steering
his machine close to the curb.
Mr.. John Pugh was with him
and when they ran into the
rough portion of the street the
front axle broke and both men
We're thrown violently to the
ground. Both We're pitched
headlong, the machine itself do
ing a sort of mid-air stunt and
completely somersaulting itself. |
The accident occurred in front
of DR.. R. A. Moore's house and
the disorder of the machine
caused the fright of several
horses, one belonging to DIR. j.
NJ. Manning, almost tearing it.
self from the buggy. Mr.. Pugh
was taken into the house and
later brought up town. His arm
is shattered but not broken and
his hip was badly bruised, while |
he suffers some from internal
injuries His wounds are not
serious however.
DR.. Mann received some bruis-
es but is not stopped from his
work. The giving away of his
machine could not be explained
and he was lucky to get off so
lightly. IL |
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24

Miss Felicia Whitaker, who
has been in the children's hos.
pital in Buffalo, N. Y, has re-
turned to this city and will re-
main here for sometime. Her
continued III health compelled
hsr to ci9euo her training in the
AZ. iOrn hospital.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
where a Multitude Of Sins are Covered

The l.. & NJ. PAINT covers defects in
previous paintings and wears for 10 to !
years, because the L. e. NJ. Is pure lin.
seed oil bindef.pure oxide Of zinc pure
white lead, and YOU help TO make the
paint by mixing three quarts OF linsee,l
oil with each gallon Of paint. fts tlont
In minutes. Makes cost only 81. 40 per
gallon. -
Hackney Bros. l.. & NJ. Paint Agents.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
VS. FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS
IS Of Interest from Various Places as Viewed and Told
by Those on the FlsId.--.PeFsORals

o'clock. All are invited to at
tend that wish to.
q. ?. Ferrell and his son Will
lie, spent part Of this week fish
ing on Neuse River and Ledge
creek. butthey did not catch very
many fish. j. F. F.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
MEETING OF PHYSICIANS.
Was In Session in The City Thursday
Much Business Transacted.

4 Ihe physicians throughout the
State met in Durham yesterday
and those who attended the con-
ventionhad a splendid time. In
addition to the business trans
acted the entire party were Civ
en- a trolley ride over the entire
city. After the ride there was
an old fashioned Barbecue at
Lakewood Park and every men,
Der of the convention attended
and did ample justice to the
sumptious reparts.
The business session was held
in the beautiful Casino at Lake.
wood and was presided over by
DR.. A. w. Knox, of Raleigh,
who called the meeting to order
shortly after the noon hour. DR..
Joe Graham, of this city acted
as secretary of the district.
About sixty physicians We're
present. DR.. Knox made the
annualg address and was followed
by DIR. w. FL. Boone, who pre-
sented a paper that received
praise and which was. literally
discussed by the visitors.
The medical men were gener-
orous to more than their frater-
nifty visitors. They had for
guests at dinner, the dentists,
pharmacists, Capt. Dick Wright,
Manager Bob Lindsey and May
or Graham. These sat with
them and spent the day there,
of the party being photographed
by Mr.. Holladay.
The doctors returned to the
Casino at Up. m. and DR.. Eric
Alternately, of Chapel Hill, pre-
sented q paper that called forth |
applause .and long discussion. |
1t was technical but timely. DIR. |
Julian Smith caused great laugh
ter by his drollery when DR..
Abernathy hesitating at his man.
uscript, said: Il must have had |
too much BEER" was sympa-
thetically answered, "yes, sir, /
The whole con-
vention roared.
DIR. r. L. Felts, of Durham,
read a paper that was very free
" discussed and with the end of
The debate on the three essays,
he chairman announced the
election of officers for the follow
ne year.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 4
DIR. N. NJ. johnson, county
physician was unanimously chos-
m president. DIR. +. S. Faucette,
# . Burlington, vice:president; q
Dr.. Arthur Bradsher, of Rox- ]
'oro, secretary. The naming of !
he date and place Of the next Y
convention was left for the COM
nittee and will not be announced
Until next year. Those who n
ttended were: I
Drs. N. M. johnson, tDurham;
!. A. Mann, Durham: N. P. \
'oddie, Durham; T. r. Hartbee. i
item, I. ]. Sanderford, Creed n
moor; George II. Ross, Durham: q
J. A. Abernathy, Chapel Hill: v
!. |. Felts, Durham; w. G. Hor- o
on, Raleigh; +. P. Mcpherson, =
law River; W. N. Hicks, Dur
am; N. M. Blalock, Wake; Z, -.
|. Bowling, Durham; C. G. I
'ichols. Durham; John M. Man :,
ing, Durham; r. A. Moore, W. p
Y. Olive, Durham; B. U. Brooks, q
Vest Durham; w. A. Bradsher E, p
nd W. 7. Long. Roxboro; o.
I. Holloway, Northside; Arch =
heatham, Durham; A., C. Jour- i
an; Durham N. b. Yorke, :
Iebane; H. +. Penny, varteen; =,
A. Pickett, Burlington: F. P. "
,rrell. Raleigh; ]. NJ. Temple
m, Cary; w. II. Boone, Morris v
lie; r. Z. Nichols, German:
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-04-24
MorrIsyiIie, Route 2.

LilGlF cplluii SIOulIu. 10
10 plants are looking fine ant
E are expecting to plant a:
as there is q suitable sea,
essrs J. e. and e. L. Fer.
had a jolly time killing ra !
day recently. The boys
Ri that they murdered 81
and they also stated that the
had destroyed about two
els of corn.
e Rigsbee and family, Of
community. spent the beau
Easter with relatives near
IS Susan Broadwell, Of Dur
was a visitor in this COM
lily part of last week.
A SIGN BOARD.
i paint you a sign board,
rumseller,
ld hang it above your door.
Ier and better sign board
ian ever you had before.
paint with the skill of a
master,
d many shall pause to. see,
wonderful piece of painting
like the reality.
paint your self, rumseller,
you wait for that fairyoung
Joy,
n the form Of manhood,
nother's pride and JOY.
IS no thought Of stopping,
you greet him with a smile
you seemed so gay and
I sendly
/ he pauses to chat awhile.
paint you again, rumsella.
i'll paint you as you stand,
ing a glass of liquor
rkling in either hand,
avers, but you urge him.
pink, pledge me just this
ne" =" Il
e lifts the glass and drains
the hellish work Is done.
Iext | viii paint a drunk
I'D, |
b a year has flown, /
TO this loathsome creature
fair young boy has grown.
FORK was sure and rapid,
u paint him as he lies
Fthlike drunken slumber. /
er the wintry skies. |,
paint the form of the moth.
he kneels at her darlings
le,
autiful boy who was dear
D all the world beside. |,
paint the shape Of a coffin,
label it one word lost. |,
paint all this rumseller, /
l paint 1t free Of cost.
b and the shame and the
PROV, II
crime and the want and !,
e woe,
we're born their in your !:
|mlshop,
band can paint, you know. :
i paint you a sign rum /
Ter,
many shall pause to view /
|vonderful swinging sign /
lard.
frribly, fearfully true.
\ J. s. Thompson filled his
appointment last Sunday h
Pn Grove. A large crowd 3
fd the service. !,
$ announced last Sunday n
eir would be singing and !,
! made On prohibition at h
irove iUurth sunday I'll 3 Il
The Detroit times., 1908-05-29
1.-THE 5NAN WHO STOLE THE EARTH"
BY w. HOLT WHITE.

once on matter which concerns his
personal safety, but | don't like the
looks OF him at all. and il appears "a
me that he resembles the description
OF Mr.. Montgomery Jones-the kinG
or Bahama. you know"
Il say What" said Belllngham
and having carefully adjusted his red
Morocco slippers, he sauntered out
into the sitting room Immediately his
eyeglass alghted upon the king his
0ee assumed an expression of recog-
milton.
How do you DO, your majesty
he said. Il hope you are WELL And
he held out his hand.
The king advanced and took IL aud
stared at the youthful nobleman ii.
the silk pajamas with considerable
surprise
Really" he said. Il get one shock
after another. First OF all arouse
this gentleman from sleep, 10 find
that | have disturbed a n / WHOM |
have never seen beforehand now
find you.
Perhaps you can explain, Lord
Bellingham, how 1t is that | find
Strong and Mr.. Langley vanished,
and you and this gentleman here in
their stead?'
But Arbuthnot was now wideawake.
and in no mind to permit the King Of
Bahama 10 lure the innocent Boiling
ham on into indiscreet disclosures.
ALLOW me TO introduce myself, "
he said My name is Arbuthnct. Of
Brasenose college. Oxford and very
good friend of Mr.. Strong; and I
doubt" he added, whether the same
can be said OF you"
THAT Is hardly polite OF you" said
the king. but in the circumstances
suppose that | must overlook 1t.
Fortunately | need not trespass upon
your most excellent good-nature any
further II Mr.. Strong is at Oxford
must go and seek him there"
IF | were YOU" said Arbuthnot, Il
should not take the trouble. From
the few remarks that Strong made 10
me yesterday | fancy that you will
not be particularly welcome"
II will risk that" said his majesty.
"As a matter OF fact | only parted
from Mr.. Strong a few hours ago.
and we were then In excellent agree
ment"
He lied. and Arbuthnot shrewdly