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The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
: PAID FOR the BATHS.
Exciting Hotel incident In Bar liar
boris Early Days.

boris Early Days.
TN the prehistoric days at Bar Har-
bor," said Boston man, before the
dress suit had cast its biighting shad-
bw there and when Rodick,s and the
Fish pond were the center of all the
gayety, life was pleasant, even though
many Of the conveniences which we
how demand were wholly lacking. Ro-
dick's was barn Of place with no
elevator and innocent Of electric bells.
One man in imminent need of ice wa
Ter o0ce obtained II. however. by going
fato the hall a2d yelling 'Murderr at
HE top Of his lungs He gathered to-
Dether most OF the hotel guests and
finally got the ice water Of his souls
3esire. but his success did not seem
10 establish precedent.
1.-THE fire department was, so to
peak. in embryo. In the Rodick at
The head of each stairway there used
e stand large hogshead Of water for
use In an emergency, and thereby
hangs the tale am about to tell you.
Late of an evening there entered
The deserted fish pond young man
whose fixed and CLASSY eye and wan
&ering smile betrayed what his even
angs occupation had been. In order
10 settle any lingering doubt as to his
condition. however. he proceeded to
emit a series Of blood curdling shrieks,
which called forth hasty and en-
rhat1c protest from the night clerk,
who ON advancing upon the tnebriat-
Cd one was promptly laid low by a
right handler. The night force in an
angry array promptly went to the
nuccor Of the night clerk, whereat his
assaiiant retreated upstairs. closely
eellowed by his pursuers.
Reaching the landing. he espied the
Aogshead of water, which he promptly
aaeaved down the stairway upon his
opponents. who, drenched by the wa
ter and carried Off their feet by the
butt itself. In wild state of rage
Senewed the attack, only to be treat
cd to the same dose on the second
flight Of stairs and yet again on the
sAird. at which point, his ammunition
6sing exhausted. they captured and
got even with the belligerent one.
Elm the morning great was the anger
snd loud the lamentations Of Herr
Redick at the state of his stairway and
the damaged condition Of his night
force. but he who had accomplished the
outrage was rich in this worlds goods,
from part Of which he was made to
separate for divers ruined carpets. sun
dry abrasions and for giving five men
1Ay~e baths apiece at 81 bath, the
regular rate at that time In Bar Har-
Ser
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
Cares Redcubied,

'Ny time said MIR. Dustin Stax. lis
very valuable"
"That's what makes me doubt the
benefit of vast wealth." replied the
easy going acquaintance. ''It's bad
enough to be bothered by the wasting
of q few dollars without being worried
sick every time you lose Eve minutes"
Washington Star.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
A Picture Story.

Two hunters are seen walking all
over the moving picture.
They think they are following bear
tracks.
Suddenly the foremost hunter stops
with a start. ..
"By gum.'' he shouts. them amt
bars tracks at all; them's the slide
mans dirty thumb marks. "-Bohemian
Magazine.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
unterr3fed.

The traveller was hurrying along the
unfamiliar trail that led In the gen.
sTal direction OF his destination, when
suddenly a large abyss yawned before
him.
He was not in the least perturbed.
He was lecturer, between travels,
and was accustomed to have things
yawn before him.-Chicago News.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
Johnny's Definition.

what is the meaning of the word
fantalizingT asked his teacher.
"Piease. ma'am," spoke up little
Johnny Holcomb, "it means circus
procession passing the school and the
scholars not allowed to look out"
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
A Sufficient Reason.

Brooke-Gunson always calls spade
spade.
Lynn-That's because he lacks syno,
nyms.-Bohemian Magazine.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
The Retailer

What business is Miss Gaddie inf"
sob. she's In everybody's business"
wholesale, ehY'
'Yes: except when it comes to a bit
Of scandal. She retails that."-Cath-
olic Standard and Times.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
The Secret.

Blobbs-There Is only one thing a
woman loves better. than to be told
a secret Slobbs-What is that? Rlobbs
To find 1t out for Observation-Disclosures
phfa Record.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05
a Redho& Flood.

An example of mixed metaphor was
heard at seamen's meeting at South
Shields, an enthusiastic speaker urg-
ing the crowd to "take the tide by the
flood and grasp 1t red hot."-Lonion
Chronicle
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05

Beautiful this thought and beautiful
the language wherewith Sir Philip Sid
neg gave it expression, 'They are new
er alone who are accompanied by noble
thoughts"
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05

Your own words and actions are the
only things you will be called to &C.
count fora Kempis
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-08-05

Genius is combination OF aspirs.
sion and inspiratien.-Irish Proverb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
West Bradney.

Every body in these parts attended
the celebration at Leon and all report
ed good time.
Willie Waller purchased new Nc
Cormic binder of Bowsher & Bowsher
last week.
Marion Osborne Of Leon was setting
up new stacker and rake for James
Konklin.
L. A. Warner and best girl were seen
going from Leon to Decatur.
Claude Butcher was in these parts on
the evening of the Fourth.
H. L. Vannostrand and family were
trading in Leon Saturday.
Pearl. Lloyd, and Clair Snyder we're
Leon callers Saturday.
Several from here attended the
basket meeting at High Point Sunday.
Nan Barrett went to Woodland Fri
day to stay few days with her aunt,
Mrs. Ellen Owens, who has been quite
sick for about ten days, but is now
better.
G. P. Beavers rode home from Leon
Saturday on his water wagon. Charley
is one of the best thrashermen in south
ern Iowa and was in Leon getting his
tank wagon repaired Saturday.
Jim Hull and family had business in
Leon Saturday.
Master w. D. Barrett with his new
air gun is now creating great havoc with
the wild game in these parts just now
Floyd Webster and William L. Mullir
took in the dance at Ira Webster's dowr
near Boothtown Thursday night. They
say they had good warm dance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
Evan Lewis.

Evan Lewis, brother of the writer,
died at 4:15 a. M, July z, 1908, at the
State Hospital for Inebriates, at Knox
vile, Iowa, to which he was committed
for treatment last Friday.
Held fast in the merciless grasp of a
disease which broke down his will
power, ruined his life, and filed the
hearts of those who loved him with un-
speakable sorrow, he has gone to his
final rest. He was born in Chester
county, Pennsylvania, and was in his
sixty-second year. Coming to Charlton
in 1867, he lived here since, period
of Al years, and many kind friends will
drop tear over the double sadness of
his life and death. He was one of the
joint owners of the Patriot and was
actively interested in this newspaper
for the past eight years.
-Four children and brother survive
him. his wife, Gorilla Copeland Lewis,
having passed from this life on August
18, 1899.
The funeral took place on Thursday,
July 8, when all that was mortal of an
affecticnate husband, loving father and
brother was tearfully followed to the
generalization Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
Press Clothing Store Sold.

Simon E. Press, who is one of the mer-
camille landmarks of Charlton, he hav-
ing been in the clothing and tailoring
business here for thirty years, sold his
stock last Friday, to A. e. Dorm, of Leon,
taking 720 acres Of land in the trade,
part OF it in Monroe county and part in
Barton county, Mo. Mr.. Press fine
home in north Grand street and a lot in
Brookdale also were included in the
deal. Mr.. Press is undecided what he
will do in the future. His long continu-
ance in the same business in Charlton
and the splendid stock and patronage
he has built up are evidence of his busi-
ness ability, and we predict success for
him in whatever he undertakes. His
successor is young man, and for three
years has been assistant cashier of the
Exchange National Bank of Leon, pre-
vlous to which he was in the banking
business at Creston. He has wife and
one child, and will occupy the Press
home for the present. He took possess
sion OF the store last Friday, and ex-
poets to continue it along the same
lines, in the elegant room being refitted
and furnished with hot water heat, in
the Brown block on the north side of
the square. Mr.. Dorm is pleasant and
able young man, and he is making
friends with all he meets. SO there is
little doubt that he will enjoy prosper
ity and success in his new business.
Charlton Herald
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
Iowa State Fair And Exposition

Splendid prospect for successful
Exhibition last week Of August, Iowa
has been fortunate for a number of
years in having the earliest of the big
state fairs as we'll as one of the largest.
Iowa has had the last week of August
all to itself with the result that the
best exhibitors of the country are able
to be at Iowa's fair and they come
with their exhibits fresh and new.
This year the Iowa State Fair COM
mences August 20, which is on Thurs
day, and Saturday is to be full day
with same rates of admission as each
day of the following week. The race
program is to commence on Saturday
also this year, thus giving six days of
splendid racing. All exhibits will be
in place by that day. Sunday will be
given over to sacred concerts by the
Liberati Concert Band of 60 people in
Guiding 13 vocalists in a great chorus.
There is already assurance that all the
leading exhibitors Of live stock, who
have helped in making Iowa the great
est Of the fair states, will return with
the very best they have, and there will
be number of new exhibitors at
tracted by the large premiums offered.
The machinery and implement exhibit
will surpass all previous exhibitions.
The amusement program will be
varied this year by having night
show in the Live Stock Pavilion, where
the prize winning live stock will be
shown and this with an interesting
program including animal vaudeville.
The night show at the Amphitheatre
will be double program witha concert
Of popular selections by Liberati's band
and "Pain's new Sheriden's Ride" and
the Battle Of Cedar Creek"
The live stock entries close August
l. Secretary Simpson is already busy
making the entries and preparing the
catalogue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
william Benson Fletcher.

William Benson Fletcher was born iu
Belmont Co., Ohio, June Is. 1924, died
at the home of his son, VIM. f. Fletcher
July 6, 1908. Aged S4 years and Al days
He was united in marriage to Miss
Martha Evers, of the county in which
he was born in 1850. To this union ten
children were born, two son, and eight
daughters, six of whom are living, Mrs
Belle Carson, of Lawton, Okla, Mrs
Kate Edwards, of Ha1ton, Colo, Mrs. j
G. Burns, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Mrs
Mary B. Schrader, of California, Mrs.
Kelley, of Wichita, Kas., and Mr.. Will
lam f. Fletcher, of Leon, Iowa. In 1854
Mr.. Fletcher left Ohio, coming to JEFF
ferson county, Iowa, after few years
spent there, he removed to Kansas
where he resided lumber of years,
then he came to Decatur county in 1874
where he has since resided. His com.
panion of So years with the six children
named. and several grandchildren sur
vive him. For 81 years he has been a
citizen of this community, consequently
we'll known, especially to the older citi-
zens. For 20 years he had made his
home with his son and for a number of
years, because of his extreme age and
enfeebled physical condition, he had
been confined very closely to the house.
And now having passed the four score
years he has come to the end of the
way and the tired body finds rest, and
the spirit has gone back to God who
gave it. May the comforting grace OF
God be given to those who mourn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
Resolutions.

Hall of Decatur Lodge No. 100 A. F. &
A. NJ, Decatur, Iowa, July 8, 1908.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Grand
Architect of the universe to take from
our midst our dearly beloved brother,
Frederick Wion. Therefore, be it resolv-
ed that in the death Of Brother Wion,
the fraternity has lost Jealous and de-
voted member, the family a kind and
a4ectionate husband and father, and
the community a generous and respect
ed neighbor and citizen.
Resolved; That a copy of these reso-
lutions be given the papers for publica-
tion and copy sent to the family of
the deceased. E. E. BLADES
G. r. MEEKER
T. II. SCHENCK
Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
Frederic Wion.

Frederic Wion, fourth child of John
and Nancy Wion was born in Mnsking-
dom county, Ohio, March "a, 1887, and
lived on farm with his parents. At
the age Of seven he with his parents
moved to Carol county, Indiana, living
there five years, they then moved to
Jasper county, Indiana. At the age of
seventeen he with his parents moved
to Decatur county, Iowa, landing on the
farm now owned by George Lloyd, on
June 26, 1854, where he grew to man
hood. When the civil war broke out
and his country called for her gallant
sons to defend the flag, he needed the
call and in the fall of 1882 he enlisted
in the 35th Missouri regiment Of the
union army, serving his country gallant
ly for two years and eleven months, re-
ceiving an honorable discharge at St..
Louis at the close of the war. Return
ing home at the close of tho war, he
again took up the vocation of farming
on his fathers farm. And in the month
of February 1859, he was united in mar
riage to Miss Margaret Jones, of near
New Puda. To this union was born
three children, two daughters and ono
son. The son preceding his father to
his heavenly home, having died in in
fancy.
The diseased, Frederic wion, died
July Z, 1908, 1850 o'clock p. M, of sweet
diabetis, at the age of II years 3 months
and IS days. The funeral being held at
the residence July 8, 1908, at 10, a. NJ,
by Rev. Cox, Of Decatur M. e. church.
The remains were then followed by a
host Of relatives and friends to Decatur
City, where he was laid to rest by the
Masonic lodge of which he was mem
ber. He leaves wife, two daughters,
one grandson, two brothers and two
sisters together with a host of friends
and relatives to mourn his loss. He was
a kind and loving husband, dutifu'
father and good neighbor, respected
by all, and without an enemy. Uncle
Fred, as he was familiary known by
everybody, settled on farm near his
father, and by thrift hard labor and good
management he opened up, accumulated
and built up one of the finest farms on
Sweet Creek where his entire life from
marriage was spent, he owning 240
acres of good land together with good
herd of stock. A good man has gone
from our midst and one that will be
greatly missed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
MORE NEWSY LETTFRSI
Another Batch of Splendid Items
Crowded Off Regular Page by
Advertising This Week.
Grand River.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Durham returned
home Saturday from st Joe after a
weeks visit with friends and relatives,
Clay Mcconnell and wife, of Creston,
are visiting friends and relatives of this
place.
Mrs. Ed Hanes is on the sick list this
week, we wish for an immediate rscoy-
cry.
Mrs. 7. T. Johnson was taken worse
Saturday evening and is not any better
at this writing.
Miss Pearl Dale, of Leon, arrived Sun
day where she will assist with the
household duties at T. Johnson's.
John Ward, OF Leon, spent Sunday
with homefolks.
One of Rev. Yellands college friends
spent Sunday with him, and preached
at the M. e. church Sunday night. Rev.
Yelland has been in the United States
four years and this is the first familiar
face he has seen while here. Rev. Yel-
land is native of England.
The Royal Neighbors, of this place,
were entertained for dinner in Elston
at the home of Mrs. Sloan one day las 6
week.
Miss Edith Jellett visited Sunday at
the homo Of Mrs. Lizzie Young.
Boyd Gale and best girl were out
riding Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Chambers preached in the school
house Sunday evening. Quite crowd
was out to hear him.
Mrs. Jose Beck and Effie Mcconnell
called on Mrs. Ed Hanes Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. Lutte Landis spent Sunday even
ing with Mrs. Robert Snyder.
| A number Of people have been fishing
on the river this week and some nice fish
have been taken from their watery home.
The Sunday school lessons are now
beginning in the old testament and are
very interesting, and everyone should
come to Sunday school next Sunday and
get the benefit of these lessons. There
are enough people in this town to fill
both Sunday schools, and we often Won
der why no more of the people do not
! give just a little more time to the work.
Mrs. Albert Ackerly has been ill for
the last week, but is better at this time.
Last Saturday quite an excitement
occurred in the street, while crowd of
boys were helping Tod Ackerley cap
ture rat that had been making it's
home in bunch of bananas, and the
little animal had cunningly made it a
nest near the center of the stalk. The
rat is not much different than our rats
but is somewhat smaller. Tod has it
in a cage on exhibition in his cafe.
Father White, of Maloy, filled his reg
ular appointment in this town at the
Catholic church last Sunday.
Chas. Kelley and Walter Daughton
had business at Van Vert last Saturday
! night.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Munyon spent Sun
day with Mrs. Munyon's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Brammer.
Melvin Ruby, of Knowlton, visited
here over Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
Good Hope.

Mrs. George Smith and son, Guy
spent Sunday with Charley Imhoff and
family.
Rev. Rogan of Des Moines took
dinner with James Downey and family
Sunday.
Holger Rasmussen visited Saturday
night and Sunday with Malcom Johnson
of near Leon.
Will Wion and Ed Euritt of near La
moni spent Sunday with Earl Wise.
Miss Izora Heather called on Bessie
Upheld Sunday.
Mrs. L. G. Thompson spent Thursday
night and Friday with friends in Deca-
tur.
]. N. Barger and family spent Sunday
at Ed Pierce's.
Nellie Wise visited with Miss Mary
and Laura Hacker Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Nc
Gahuey July the 18th girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Wise went to
Decatur Wednesday to attend the
funeral of Mr.. Fred Wion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16

thus left to battle the storms of life
alone with her four little ones. Or
December Is, 1868, she married James
Hitchcock and their marriage was
blessed with five children: Ella E. Nc.
Cleary, OF Red Oak; Ada A. Clark, OF
Burwell, Neb.; Addie e. Traupel, of High
Point; Edward c., of Guyman, Okla; and
Della M. who died in infancy. Mr.. Hitch.
cock died January %, 1895, thus rob.
bing the home of beloved father
and husband.
Mrs. Hitchcock united with the M. e.
church forty years ago when services
were held in the school house, being
one of the oldest and most valued mem
bers OF the church. When tho corner
stone of the M. E. church at High Point
was laid, her picture was placed in it,
a worthy token of esteem and apprecia-
tion Of her splendid christian character
On July A, 1901, she was welded to ].
K. Hatkins, and she resided at Seymour
until his death, which occurred Novem-
ber 20, 1906. Since December 22nd Mrs.
Mathins has resided with her daughter,
Mrs. Lewis Traupel, at the old home
stead in High Point. Her final illness
lasted only about an hour, her death
being caused by heart failure.
Grandma" as every one Affection
ately called her, was noble, generous
hearted woman, a loving wife, de-
voted mother and loyal, kindly neigh
Dor whose life was filled with gentle
womanly deeds of unselfshness and
charity, and who cheered and bright
ened many a sad, discouraged heart by
her own sunny, happy disposition. Ten
derest memories linger with her loved
ones who are now bereft of her blessed
influence, but in the midst of their sor-
row comes the comforting assurance
that she lived her life as the Master
would have her and that she is now free
from all pain and suffering in the
heavenly home.
She will be sadly missed in the home
circle of which she formed happy part
and to the bereaved ones is extended
the loving sympathy of very wide
circle of friends, neighbors and &C
quaintance who mourn with them the
loss of such dear mother and such a
valued friend.-Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
New Court Cases.

Ralph Brenizer vs.. Stella Brenizer.
Divorce. Geo. w. Baker attorney for
plaintiff.
G.. NJ. Miller VS.. J. II. and Ada Clark.
Suit to recover balance due on account.
S. H. Amos attorney for plaintiff.
The will Of L. G. Sales has been filed
for probate and Dora Sales, the wife,
is named as executri1.
The Hester Matkin will has been filed
for probate.
Eva Overholtzer has been named as
the executrix in the estate of W. C.
Overholtzer whose will has been filed
for probate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
Garden Grove to Have Big Camp
Meeting Instead of the Old
Settlers Reunion.

Tuesday evening a meeting of the
business men was held and it was de-
ciaed to hold two weeks or ten days
camp meeting this fall in place of the
Old Settlers Reunion, they believing
that the meeting would be of much
more benefit to the community both in
business way and morally. A general
committee of J. ]. McClung, L. J.. EIDE
and Walter Miller was appointed who
will look the situation over, appoint
other committees and report at the
next meeting. 1t is proposed to raise
quite sum of money and make this
one Of the big events in the county.
We hope to be able to give more of the
details next week.-Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
MORTUARY.
Mrs. Hester Matkln.

Mrs. Hester Matkin was born in Boone
county, Indiana, February %, 1888, and
was called to her reward above June 30,
1908, at the age Of rs years, months
and days. Her maiden name was
Cluster and on April 8, 1855, she was
united in marriage to Daniel Stiles.
-Four children gladdened this union:
Alonzo S., William W.. Samantha A. and
Maggie L. When the call for volunteers
came her husband responded and en-
listed in the army in August, and on
February IL, 1868, he died. She was
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-16
postofflce Receipts.

Following is statement of the mum.
Der and aggregate amount of money
orders issued at the Leon, Iowa, post.
office upon application made through
rural carriers during the fiscal yea,
from July l, 1907, to June 80, 1908, in.
elusive: Route No. Number of orders
III; amount, $614.22; fees, 1854. Route
No. Number of orders, 25O; amount
$950.40; fees, $11.o1. Route No. 3-
Number Of orders, 1888; amount, $677.Ss;
fees, $500. Route No. 4-Number oi
orders, 1877; amount, $7ss.39, fees, $9.2s
Route No. 5-Nun4ber of orders, 122
amount, $513 4S; fees, $561. Total or.
ders, 924; total amount, $3,539.37; total
fees, $42.43.