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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Two Of the Leon rural mail carriers
on Leon routes have filed their resigna-
tions with the department. e. &. Beck
who has carried tho mail on route No. 4
every since it was established resigns
to accept the position Of deputy county
clerk Jan l, and his substitute carrier,
Claude w. Beck has also resigned and
Everett Waters has been appointed sub
stitute, making his first trip over the
route Monday, and it is probable that
Mr.. Waters will be appointed as carrier.
Harl Williamson, who has been the
faithful carrier on route No. ever since
it was established has also resigned
and will engage in farming. Jap Cesler
is his substitute carrier, but he will
hardly care to take the place as reg
ular carrier and an examination to fill
the vacancy will probably soon be held
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

The Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan,
of last Friday has the following notice
of former we'll known resident of De-
catur county: "Hoyle Gilreath, former
ly cashier of the Valley State Bank, of
Lake Geddes, arrived today to accept a
position in the First National Bank.
Mr.. Gilreath, who is quite we'll known
in Yankton, will move here with his
wife and two children, to make their
residence. They will receive cordial
welcome to the Cement City
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Phil Clements, of Stonington, H., and
FL. L. Salisbury, of Blue Mound, H.,
were in Leon Saturday, visiting with E..
Housh, whom they knew back in Illinois.
MIR. Clements recently purchased the
100 acre farm known as the Moreland
farm near Van Vert, and Mr.. Salisbury
purchased the so acres near Van Vert
known as the old Stearns farm. Both
gentlemen will move to Decatur county
in the spring, and we welcome such
good citizens to our county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

We have received card from W. L.
Edmondson who went to California with
his wife several weeks ago to spend the
winter. They are at Whittier, and he
writes they had fine trip across the
mountains and are enjoying themselves
greatly. Orange and lemon picking is
in full blast there at this time. Billy
had failed to receive his Reporter and
that was why he wrote us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bowsher de-
entertained friends at a six
O'clock dinner at their home in west
Leon last Thursday and Friday even
ings, and Mrs. Bowsher also gave a
luncheon Saturday afternoon, all being
in honor of their daughter, Mrs. G. M.
Kohler, who is here visiting but will
shortly return to her home at Butte,
Montana
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Last Monday night at the regular
meeting of Leon Chapter No. 352, 0. e.
S. the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: w. NJ, Barbara
Alexander; W.P., w. G. Stempel; Asso.
M, Mary Farquhar; sec., Esther Coder;
Treas, Sallie Varga; Cond., Cora Multi
nix; Asso. Cond., Edith Eiker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

The Burlington railroad has issued a
now order in regard to the return limit
of stock transportation, which goes into
effect on Jan. 14th. At present the re-
turn limit for stock passes is ten days,
but on and after Jan. 14th the return
limit will be extended to twenty days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Ralph, the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Mckay died on Sunday, having
been sick with pneumonia for some
days. Funeral services were held from
the home on Monday afternoon, conduct
ed by Elder Charles Arthur Coakwell,
interment being in the Leon cemetery.
The little fellow was born August 2S,
1908, being three months and sixteen
days old. The bereaved parents have
the sympathy of all their friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

The streets and stores of Leon were
crowded with people last Saturday and
all our merchants did big business.
The Leon merchants are good ndvertis-
ers, having splendid stocks, and the
people are coming from all parts Of De-
catur county to do their holiday shop
ping in Leon this year
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

A fine display of hand-painted china,
suitable for appropriate Christmas
presents, artistically executed is now
on display at the store of Brewer &
Sprinkle at Davis City, and the public
is invited to inspect and price it.
MARY FREEMAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

J. d. Hardin, the well known stock
agent Of the Burlington road, who has
visited Leon at intervals for thirty
years or more, died at his homo in
Charlton last week, his death being
due to Bright's disease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Mrs. A. L. Curry and Mrs. G. M.
Ketcham gave delightful luncheon at
the home of Mrs. Ketcham last Friday
afternoon, in honor Of their sister, Miss
Glare Lunbeck, of Davenport, which
was attended by large number of
ladies'.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

While out in the country east of Leon
last Sunday S. G. Mitchell captured q
bittern, = large bird usually found in
southern swamps. 1t had evidently
been hurt by flying against a telephone
wire and was unable to fly but little.
Gary brought the bird to Leon with him
aud on Monday it was shown to the
school children and he is now trying to
tame it in his chicken yard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

At the last regular meeting Of Grand
River Lodge No. 70, A. f. & A. NJ. the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
w. NE. Il. Bell.
S. W.--M. E. WATSON.
j. w. M. Gardner.
Treas.-S. Varga.
Secretary R. Conrey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Frank Tiansell's big department store
was a very busy place last Saturday, it
being almost impossible to get inside
of the store. Mr.. Hansell had prepared
for big rush, having sixteen clerks
employed and they all had all that they
could do.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Governor-elect Carroll has announced
the appointment Of Charles G. Nye IS
his private secretary. Mr.. Nye will be
remembered as little boy in Leon somc
twenty years ago, his father, G. L. Nye,
being pastor of the Leon M. E. church.
Mr.. Nye has been engaged in newspaper
work in DeR Moines for number of
years, where he is familiarity called
"Bill Nye."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

]. P. Hall, the general passenger agent
Of the Santa Fe r. r., with headquar-
ters at Denver, has our thanks for a fine
collection Of post cards showing scenes
along the Santa Fe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Rev. o. B. Howard, pastor OF the M.
e. church at Davis City, occupied the
pulpit at the NJ. K. church in this ciJy
last Sunday morning in the absence Of
Rev. Boyd, who is assisting with series
Of meetings at Alton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Several weeks ago lost watch
was advertised in The Reporter, and
last week it was restored to it's owner,
Miss Scott, by Mrs. Bert Adams, Of
Davis City, who found it and located
the owner through the advertisement
in The Reporter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Last weeks issue of the Leon Re-
porter had no charms for us. 1t did not
contain 4 single murder or shooting
scrape or riot of any kind. What is
the use of taking paper if it does not
print the news.--Washington Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

The Perrys, in Offering to you, "Kid-
mapped for Million" means that you
will get your moneys worth. This play
has met with great success in the west
during the past season. Clever special
ties will be introduced. Seats on sale
at Van Werden's opera house. One
night only, Thursday Dec. 10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

A good Galloway overcoat and a pair
of gloves was found in barn in this
city the first of the week and the owner
can obtain same by calling at The Re-
porter Office and paying for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

If you are going to have a public sale
Pearl Craig will furnish good hot
lunch for it. See him at Harry Wright's
inplement store. 7tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

AS usual the man that had the best
corn in Decatur county did not show it
at the Farmers Institute, and it was a
common remark to hear some one say
they could beat the fine corn shown.
The only way to prove it is to bring on
the corn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Don't forget to hear J. Mad Williams
in his lecture, Gift Of Cab" at the
Christian church on Friday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

This is the season of the year to
brighten up the house and out build
ings. Come in and let us show you the
Sherwin Williams house paint and
Chicago white lead and oil paint. Our
prices are as low as the lowest.
VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Three good farms for sale on long
time, with small payment. Write
for list. H. 6. ARNOLD. Garden
Grove. Iowa. 81 If.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion WATSON enter
tanned party of friends at cards last
Friday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

For SALE-A folding bath tub and
two small wood stoves, good as new.
CHARLES e. HURST.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

S. r. Campbell, of Decatur City, was
in Leon last Friday, closing up the sale
OF forty acre tract near Decatur City,
known AZ the B. F. Huston land, which
he had sold to Elizie Clark, Of near
Weldon, at 500 per acre.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

A combination Of carvers and sharp
ening steel make a very desirable holt
day gift. FARQUHAR & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

kidnapped for Million" at Opera
house Thursday Dec. 10th, is guaran-
teed attraction. A beautiful story pref
tily staged; tornado Of fun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

The Social Club Of Leon has placed a
very comfortable chair in the ladies'
rest room at the court house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

The Little Perry Sisters, supported
by strong company in kidnapped for
Million" at opera house Thursday,
Dec. 10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Save per cent by paying cash anc
trading with us.
OGILyIR & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Buy your children good miniature
farm wagon for Christmas. Just like
farm wagon but will hold up 500 pounds.
BOWSHRR & BOWSHHR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

A set Of carvers makes very desir-
able holiday gift. A fine assortment at
Farquhar & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

For Sale-A few extra good Barred
Rock cockerels, either light or dark, at
$3.50 and up owing to quality.
UP AMI CrIAcTAJN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

LosT-A gray shawl, about yard
square. Finder please return to The
Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
Rye for sale. G. e. Gardner.

Note the prices quoted in Farquhar &,
Sons ad this week. They are quite in
teresting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

We can help you to select Christmas
gifts for boys because we sell goods
that please the boys. FARQUHAR & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

The NJ. W. of A. will meet Friday
night, Nov. 10. Election OF officers.
II. W. FARQUHAR, V. G.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

We have large assortment of goods
suitable for Christmas gifts. Better
call and look them over.
FAROUHAR 81 Sons,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Your boy would be pleased with a
pair of Martins folding skates for
Christmas. Get them at Farauhars'.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
Do your Christmas shopping now.

Give "him" Safety razor for Christ
mas. PARQUHAR & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Please your wife with new kitchen
range for Christmas. EARQUHAR 81 Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Never before have we had so attrac
tive an assortment Of carvers.
FARQUHAR & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17

Coaster wagons with bob runners for
the children at Bowsher & Bowsher's.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
TO HAVE NIGHT SCHOOL
Indiana Harbor Foreigners
Will Be Taken Care
of Soon.
(special to THE Times

i Indiana Harbor, Ind, Oct 27.-That
Indiana Harbor will have a night
school for the benefit of her foreign
workmen is now assured. At a recent
meeting of the board of education, it
was decided to put the matter to the
residents of this city, with the explana-
ton that if twenty or more persons
desiring attend such a school would
register at the Central and Georg
drug stores, the sessions would be ar
ranged Immediately. The result has
been beyond the greatest expectation
of the board.
Forty-one foreigners have regis
tered at the Central drug store, where
B. G. Lusac has charge, while an equal
ly large number appear on the roster
at Georges place of business. Among
the names appear those of prominent
mill hands and politicians, while even
the Rev. Simeon Mihaltan has seen fit
to express his desire to better his
knowledge of the English language.
The session, when arranged, will no
doubt be held in the Lincoln building.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
ANOTHER IS STARTED UP
Indiana Harbor Now Has a
New Department
Store.
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Indiana Harbor. Ind, Oct 27.-'"The
Lake County Department Store COM
pany," is the latest addition to the Har-
boris already large mercantile list.
The youth is still in a growing condi-
ton, Attorney P. A. Parks yesterday
filing papers for its necessary incor-
poration according to the laws of the
state of Indiana. and within a few
weeks, the store will be opened at 1907
Deodar street.
The local store will be operated by a
stock company, the majority of the
stock being owned by several local
foreigners. Nick Meyer, a constable in
Judge Reilands court, has been Sc
lected to manage the enterprise, while
Miss Mary Andrews has been offered a
position as cashier. The officers of
the company are L. w. Paric, president;
vice president, George Wuckovich; sec
rotary. Nick Popowich, and treasurer
Paul Popowich.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
EAST CHICAGO AND
INDIANA HARBOR

in South Chicago. Both have many
friends in East Chicago who wish them
all the joy possible on the journey
through life.
Mr. and Mrs C. c. Smith of Magoun
avenue were Hammond visitors yester-
day afternoon.
CLIFFORD saager of Northcote avenue
tack of appendicitis.
The Daughters of Rebekah are ar
ranging for carnival to be held in the
1. o. o. F. hall on next Friday and
Saturday evenings. On Saturday even
ing the function will be in the nature
of a Halloween party and a large
crowd is expected to attend on both
evenings.
Nose Specter transacted business in
Chicago yesterday afternoon.
Mr. A Specter of ST. Louis, who is
visiting his sons. Messrs. Nose and 1
/ Specter, of this city, spent yesterday
at the home of A. Goldman in Gary.
Miss Martha Swami was visitor al
! the Harbor roller rink last evening.
/ Mrs. j. D. Kennedy left this morning
| for Indianapolis. where she will at
tend the sessions of the American Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, to be helC
| in that city the latter part of the
week. While in indianapolis Mrs
Kennedy will participate in the festivi
ties attendant upon the unwilling O
the monument of Benjamin Harrison
to be presented to the city next Satur
! day
Miss Mabel Schumard of Belleville
Ill. is visiting at the home of w. L
| Funkhouser and family of Magoun av
enue for the winter. Miss Schumart
is studying vocal music at a Chicag,
4 conservatory.
Mrs. Walter Weibrecht of Milwau
| kee is spending a few days at tn
Johnson home on Magoun avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
FREQ CUMMINGS HURT
Indiana Harbor Boy Badly
Mangled in Railroad
Accident.
(SneciaI TO THE TINES. J

Indiana Harbor. Ind, Oct. 27-What
may have proved a very serious acct
dent resulted near Danvi1le, on the c.,
l. & S. railway, Sunday, when Fred
Cummings, an Indiana Harbor young
man, fell from train and badly LAGER
ated his lower limbs. Cummings is a
conductor, and according to his story,
attempted to dismount from the car
while it was passing a highway cross
ing His foot caught in the cattle
guard, throking him with severe force
to the ground.
The train was Immediately stopped
and he was given surgical attention by
a Danville practitioner. He then ex-
pressed a desire to return to work, but
was not allowed to do so. He was
brought to the Haywood residence, or
Adds street, yesterday afternoon, where
he was given further attention by DR.
F. H. Sauer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27

w. Moberly, editor of the Harbor Sem
tinel, has reported to the police the
loss of a pocketbook containing SIT
The money was stolen from Mr.. Mo
berly's pocket during the excitement
at the Taft demonstration at Gary on
Saturday evening, and its loss was not
noticed by the newspaper man until
he arrived home. And SIT means
something to an editor.
H. A Magruder of Pittsburg. Pa. is
spending a few days in this city as
the guest of relatives on Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
Baron L. S. Won westrum left yes
terday for a several days visit in
Brantford, Canada.
See NJ ]. Madden for expert piano
tuning. All work guaranteed. 33S:
Michigan avenue, upstairs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27

forth:
Please. sir, to draw his insurance
money."-Home Herald.
A little Swedish boy went to school
and the teacher ask him his name.
'rYonny Olson" he replied. How old
are your" asked the teacher. "Ay not
know how old Ay bane." We'll, when
were you born?" continued the teacher
LAY not born at all; Ay got stepmut-
ter."-Western Christian Advocate.
How do you like your teacher dear?'
little Mary was asked after her first
day at school. IT like her real well,
said Mary, but 1 don't think she
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
ONLY FOR IS MINUTES
w. J. Bryan Stop in Lake
County to Endure Quar-
ter of an Hour.
Especial to THE T1MEs.l

Indiana Harbor. Ind. Oct. 27.-Demo-
cratic Chairman P. A. Parks was yes
terday given final information that
William Jennings Bryan, the demo-
cratic leader, would appear rain or
shine, on next Saturday evening. AL
though Mr.. Bryan's stay in Indiana
Harbor will be but for fifteen minutes,
it is safe to say that he will be greeted
by a good-sized audience. He will ar
rive over the Lake Shore road at tbs
o'clock and will speak from the rear
platform of his car for at least fifteen
minutes
The brief duration of the Peerless
Leaders visit, according to Chairman
Parks, does not warrant the securing
of a band with which to enliven the
demonstration, although a quantity OF
red fire will be purchased. Hon Ed ST
mon, the democratic candidate for rep
resentative, will accompany Mr. Bryan
from Gary to this city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27

knows much, for she just keeps ask
ing questions all the time."-Delinea-
tor.
The doctor-Now that you are going
to school, Johnny. perhaps you can
tell me what happens when an ire
sistible force strikes an immovable OBJ
ject.
People send for you, doctor."-Life.
that your French Is so weak Now
think-chapeau-w is that2 What
does your father throw up when he's
merry?
Johnnie-His job. sir.-Harpers
Weekly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
BLACK OAK.

Friday was visiting day for the
school teacher. Miss Klein spent the
day visiting the Hammond schools.
Mr. and Mrs Ira Holtsberry returned
to their home at Fostoria, o., after a
few days visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Engstrom and
Miss Mollie Thone of Chicago spent
Sunday here
Edgar and Ethel Paulson spent Sat-
urday at Hobart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ender of Hessville
spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs
Ed Thone
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
FUNNY THINGS ABOUT SCHOOL.

A school teacher was endeavoring to
convey the idea of pity to the members
of his class. Now, supposing," he
said, "a man working on the river bank
suddenly fell in. He could not swim,
and would be in danger of drowning
Picture the scene, boys and girls. The
mans sudden fall, the cry for help. His
wife knowing his peril and hearing his
screams, rushes Immediately to the
bank. Why does she rush to the
bank?"
After a pause a small voice piped
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27
BAD FIRE TAKES PLACE
East Chicago Has a Sensa-
tional Blaze This
Morning.
Especial to THE TrMEs)

East Chicago, Ind, Oct. 27-Fire de-
stroyed the home of John Rodgers, the
Chicago avenue saioOnkeeper, at an
early hour this morning, the entire up
per section of the building being de-
stroyed before the arrival of the local
fire department.. The origin of the fire
is unknown, although the work of mice
in growing box of matches known
to have been in the attic is supposed to
have been the cause. The police are
investigating, however, and have learn
ed that the building is fully covered
by insurance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27

could go and thank you myself. l send
you my picture, and you can use my
word and my picture. and l thank you
agafn."-Mrs Nelson Lucifer, 112 Fisk
street, Athol, Mass.
Mi-o-na cures dyspepsia. If any
readers of THE TIMES are suffering
from stomach trouble of any kind,
Summers pharmacy will sell you a box
of Mi-o-na for so cents with an abso-
Lutte guarantee of relief, or money back
In many cases one box will effect a
permanent cure; in chronic conditions
more is necessary. But one thing is
certain: one box of Mi-o-na will make
you feel so much better and brighter,
so much more energetic, that you will
not give it up till cured
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-27

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