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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
A Former Leon Boy Making Good
in Nevada Gold Fields.

We have been privileged to examine
a copy of the Mining Investor, Of Nov.
10Th, published at Denver, Colorado,
which contains an illustrated write-up
of the Goldtield, Nevada, gold fields.
Among the promising properties illus
trated is that of the Sandstorm Kendall
M. & L. Co., which have already pro-
duced some half million dollars. The
company has capitalization of 81 ,OO0,-
600, and a former Leon boy, Guy Pryor,
youngest brother of A. M. Pryor of this
city, is general superintendent of the
company. Since leaving Leon some years
ago Mr.. Pryor spent several years in
Alaska, and then went to the Goldfield
district where he has been very sue
cessful. The Investor speaking Of him
says:
| The management of the Sandstorm
Kendall company has been wise in Sc
lecting for superintendent, Guy Pryor,
who is one of the best known practical
mining men in the Goldtield district.
He knows the Sandstorm Kendall prop
erty like book, having been superin-
tendent for the original company dur
ing it's period of the most active invest
ment. Mr.. Pryor has tremendous and
merited confidence in the outcome of
the active operations now being carried
on in this lease and as evidence of the
sincerity of his reasonable optimism is
accepting stock of the company at
the same price at which it is being
offered to the general public in pay for
his services. They now have a substan-
tial timbered shaft down to depth of
$50 feet from which work is being act.
lively prosecuted in all directions, and
the ore shows improvement right along.
The veins are generous in size and with
the development of an ore shoot an i'm
mense production can be made from the
property, for there is everything above
ground and below it to facilitate rapid
work and win fortune and success for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
HEPBURN WILL CONTEST
P0stmasters and Committeeman
Decide That Congressman Hep
burn Must Make a Contest.

The federal Office holders of the eighth
district have decided that Col Hepburn
shall contest the election of w. d. jamie
son, who was declared elected congress-
man OF this district, the official canvass
giving Jameson majority of 80 votes
in the district.
A meeting was held at Creston on
last Friday, which was attended by the
congressional committeeman, post
masters and other federal Office holders
Of the district, and they adopted the
following resolutions:
Resolved, That is be the sense OF
this meeting that there be recount of
the votes in the Eighth congressional
district and that we very insistently
urge Col. Hepburn to institute contest.
Congressional chairman Stipe sta ted
that he had received letter from VIM.
FL. Taft manifesting the keenest inter-
est in the election in this district and
expressing the hope that Col. Hepburn
would retain his seat in congress and
also the Craftsmanship Of the committee
Of interstate commerce, as he felt that
Col. Hepburn was needed on that great
committee. President Roosevelt, il was
stated, was also greatly interested in
This means that the republicans, in
cluding the president, president elect
and the republican congress are going to
do everything in their power to defeat
the will of the people OF the Eighth
district and if the contest is instituted
it will be decided by the republican
congress and if there is even the slight
est pretext for unseating Congressman
Jameson it will be done.
The Advertiser-G Gazette in reporting
the meeting says that committee com
posed of NJ. l.. Tempel, w. G.. Club and
II. L. Byers were appointed to make
further Investigations as to the advisa-
bility of a contest and report to the full
committee.
The result of the adoption of this reso-
luton will almost surely be the begin
ming Of a contest by Col. Hepburn as it
is not probable that he will disregard
the strong expression of the wishes of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
A Mothers Hope and Prayer.

In an issue OF Congressman-elect w.
ID. Jamieson's paper, the Shenandoah
World, we find the following very
beautiful sentiments which we think
we'll worthy of publication:
"a week ago Monday was my 35th
birthday. | expected little remem-
brance from my mother on the occasion
of this anniversary, because l have not
had birthday since | can remember
when she did not give me some little
token. And | was not disappointed.
Then, in addition, Tuesday morning
received little birthday letter from
her, written Monday, and among other
things that she said, there was this
paragraph:
81 hope this will be very happy
day for you. know that you feel and
will not forget that these great honors
bring great esponsibilities, and my
prayer and hope is that you may prove
yourself worthy of the confidence that
has been given you
Surely if live up to the prayers and
hopes of this mother, will not go very
far wrong in the things that do at
Washington for the people.
'This letter is one of the hundreds
that have received from friends in diff
ferent parts Of the country, and the
thing that pleases me the most with
them is the apparent confidence they
indicate that | will try to do the right
thing in congress. And after all, the
confidence in you on the part of your
friends is wonderful pull on you to
work out the best that is in you. 1t
doesn't always work, but when you get
suspicious of a fellow he is lot more
apt to go wrong; on the other hand,
when he knows that you have all the
confidence in the world in him, he is
going to try all the harder to "make
Igood" for you than he otherwise would,
unless there is nothing to him"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Interesting items of LEGAL Interest
Picked UP by The Reporter
During the PerSent Week.
Leon and BloCkton Tie.

The spectators who were brave
enough to venture forth against the
disagreeable weather on Thanksgiving
day to see the foot ball game between
the Blockton and the Leon high schools
were we'll paid in the way of witnessing
one of the most spectacular games of
the season.
The Blockton team came to Leon re-
enforced by few town players and ex-
ceeded the Leon team in weight by
about five pounds to the man, but Leon
had the advantage of more thorough
understanding of football which offset
the advantage gained by the weight of
the visitors.
Leon won the toss and chose to de-
fend the south goal. Minor kicked off
to Housb on Icons l5-yard line but he
Slipped on the wet field and failed to
advance the ball. He soon punted to
Blockton's 50-yard line. Wright re-
turned the ball 5 yards and it was
Blockton's ball in the center of the
| field. Both teams were weak in the
open style of play, the high wind inter
fering with the successful use of the
forward pass and after being penalized
| several times they both resorted to the
old style football in which Blockton ex-
celied, their back field being heavy,
plowed through the Leon line for gains
of from 5 to 10 yards, their big full
back, Seaton, starring in this particular
department.
| The first half ended with the ball in
Icons possession on their own 40-yard
| line. In the second half Housh kicked
off to Wright who returned the bail
about yards, BIcckton's ball on their
own 30-yard line.
BY series of on side kicks and line
plunges Blockton forced the ball into
Icons territory, at one time being on
Icons 5-yard line but here is where the
Leon team showed it's real form, hold
ing them for downs and regaining the
ball Housh at once punted out OF
danger, the rest of the game being de-
cided i'll Icons favor. In the last five
minutes of play Leon was forcing the ball
toward Blockton's goal in grand style
but time was called and the game ended
with the ball in Icons possession or
Blockton's 40-yard line.
The season just closed was very
successful one for the local team. they
having won five games, lost two and
tied one.
The total points scored by them was
1874 to q scored by their opponents
/ Fol lowing l.. tI,a ,iuatip. r. Et,gal-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Decatur County Historical Society.

The annual meeting of the Decatur
County Historical Society was held at
the assembly room of the Leon library
last Saturday. The following officers
for the ensuing year were elected:
President-G. P. Arnold, of Garden
Grove.
Vice-President--O E. Hull, of Leon.
Secretary Heman G. Smith, of La
moni.
Treasurer-R. S. Salyards, of Lamont
Historian-Duncan Campbell, of Pleas
ton.
These officers with the addition of
Judge j. W. Harvey and S. Varga, OF
Leon, and ]. A. Gunsollv, of Lamont
and Mrs. Emaline A. Mallette, of Garden
tors.
The society admitted five new mem
bers to membership, making the total
membership 1872, and adopted new con-
stitution and bylaws. The time for
holding the annual meeting was fixed
for the fourth Tuesday of November
and other meetings will be held at the
call of the president. The membership
fee is only $1.00, and the annual dues
are $100. 1t is commendable enter.
prise and in years to come will be OF
great value to the public, as many his
torical articles, books, specimens, etc.
will be collected and carefully pre-
served. 1t was decided to have the his
torical papers which are being pre-.
pared, covering each township in the
county, printed in pamphlet form, as
soon as funds are available. The sec
retary was also authorized to purchase
a suitable case for the preservation OF
the valuable books, papers and speci
mems.
At the afternoon session n very in
teresting history of Hamilton township
was read by historian Duncan Campbell
which will be published next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
X. r. Officers.

At the last regular meeting Of Tripo
lis Commandery No. go, K. T., the fol
lowing officers were elected and ap
pointed for the ensuing year:
e. Cdr. r. A. Bowman.
Generalissimo-Dr j. w. Rowell.
Captain General al-Jas. f. Harvey.
Prelate-H. Farquhar.
S. Wv. G. Stempel.
J. W.--O. II. Hull.
Recorder-M. e. Wasson.
Treasurer-W. A. Boone.
Warden-E. Il. Bell.
Sword Bearer-F. s. Gardner.
Standard Bearer-H. l.. Long.
1st G.-J. e. Leeper.
I'd G.-Lloyd Severe.
3D. CD. G. Currie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
The Proof is In the Eating,

Wouldn't you rather pay few cents
more for an oyster tnat tastes like an
oyster with the true, irresistible salt
sea-twang? That's the kind "Sealshipt
Oysters are.
The price of "Sealshipt" is trifle
higher; but the actual cost is less, be-
cause you get SO much more for your
money. And the delicious flavor OF
"sealshipt" is beyond comparison-su-
perior to the taste of the washed-out
flabby oysters sold from tubs.
Get pint of "Sealshipt" Oysters
See the difference for yourself. They
are sold from the white porcelain case
with the blue "Sealshipt" trade mark.
We sell "Sealshipt" only and guar
antee them.
Harry ]. Vogt & Co.
j. Hoffhines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
HATS QUICKLY COME OFF.
DR.. pdrkhurst, of New York, Takes
aRdp at the merry Widow"

New York, Nov. 24.--"Any lady who
decorates herself in way to shut off
the view of those sitting behind her
commits theta theft not tolerated
in the theatre and theft which Chris
tian consideration ought to render i'm
possible in the sanctuary"
The wave of protest against the
"merry widow" and other large sized
women's headgear having reached the
Madison Avenue Presbyterian church,
the Rev. DR.. Charles Ii. Parkhurst so
declared himself Sunday in short pre-
lude to the regular morning sermon.
The terse rebuke, reminder and sugges-
tion, said DR.. Parkhurst by way of intro
duction, was not prompted by the gen.
eral fitness of things, but by every de-
terminhd complaints made by members
of his congregation"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Reunion of Brazelton Family.

One of the most notable events that
has occurred in this country for many
years took place at the beautiful home
of Clabe Brazelton in south Leon on
Thanksgiving day, in which eight Brazel-
ton brothers, their wives, and number
of other relatives participated, namely
Alex Brazelton, aged IS years, and wife;
John BraZelton, aged 81 years, and wife;
Jacob Brazelton aged SO years, and wife,
all of the above residents of Colorado.
Ack Brazelton aged 81 years, and wife;
Clabe BraZelton aged So years, and wife,
residents of Decatur County, Iowa;
Isaac Brazelton, aged 45 years, and wife,
of Hardin County, Okla; Frank Brazel-
ton aged 43 years, and wife, of Black
we'll, Okla; Thomas Brazelton aged 80,
and wife, of Mills County, Iowa. And in
addition to the above there we're pres
ent DR.. Francis Bailey, consin, of Des
Moines; Archie Haven and wife, of De-
catur, daughter and son-in-law Of Clabe
Brazelton; Amos Brazelton and wife, son
and daughter-in-law of Ack Brazelton;
Will Emmons and wife, brother-in-law
of Clabe Brazelton, residents of Decatur
City. What is so remarkable about this
meeting is, that the Oldest Brazelton
brother and the one next to the youngest
had never met before.
Their father, William Brazelton, an
Englishman, came to this country in all
early day, suffering the hardships of a
pioneer life, but as soon as the family
were we'll located and making good
living, the Oldest boys, Alex, John and
Jake went farther west, settling in Col
orado, and when the city of Denver two
weeks ago celebrated it's 50th anniver-
sary they could we'll join in the cele-
bration, having lived near there since
it's fourth anniversary.
All of these brothers have been truly
blessed with not only health, happiness
and prosperity, each having amassed
quite fortune, but they are truly gen.
tlemen and the communities in which
they live have been made better by
their residence, SO at their home gather
ing, they were filed with gratefulness
and thankfulness.
After visiting relatives and friends in
this county they will go to Des Moines
to visit relatives and friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
plsposes of Lengthy Litigation.

AT the November term of the district
court the cases of Theodore and Alex
ander Creveling vs.. M. T. Banta, d. f.
Nicholson, ct. al, were finally disposed
of. These suits grew out of land trade
in which the Crevelings decided their
land in this county to NJ. T. Banta in
exchange for farms in Kansas, to which
Banta had no title, and long drawn out
litigation has been the result. The
trade was made in 1899 and suit was
brought in the Decatur county district
court by the Crevelings at the January
term, 1900. The cases were finally tried
and the decision of Judge Towner was
that Alexander Creveling was entitled
to judgment for S425, and Theodore
Creveling to a judgment for $1774. The
cases we're appealed to the supreme
court, where the decision of the lower
court was reversed and the cases re-
manded for decree in accordance with
the opinion of the supreme court, and
while holding court here recently
Judge Towner rendered his decree ac-
cordingly. After protecting D. f.
Nicholson for loans made to Banta prior
to Aug. 2, 1899, he held that after that
date Nicholson had notice of the fraud
Nicholson for advances the decree
gives Alexander Creveling an equity in
Decatur county lands worth about
$4,000, and Theodore Creveljng an
equity worth $4,000, and also gives
Alexander Creveling personal judg-
ment against Banta for 81 100 and Theo-
dore Creveling a personal judgment
against Banta for $1,000. The attor-
neys for the Crevelings were Marion F.
Stookey end B. M. Russell, and for
Banta, Nicholson ct. al, v. r. NcGin-
mis-, G. W. Hoffman, r. L. Parrish, ]. W
Harvey and A. P. Olsen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

his friends. There will be no definite
decision, however, in all probability,
uutil furthur Investigations have been
made, but If they should make favor
able showing as the partial investiga-
tions already made by the committee it
is practically certain that there will be
recount.
After attending to the routine bust
ness which was before the committee
those present had an informal discus
sion of the question Of contest in this
district. 1t was made plain by Chair
man Stipe and others that Col. Hepburn
personally was not in favor of asking
for recount. 1t was also made plain
that he would, in all probability sur
render his personal inclinations if he
we're convinced that his friends in the
district were practically unanimous in
their demand for recount and if in
vestigation should show that recount
would probably result in his election.
Nearly all Of those present were
friends of Col. Hepburn and had sup
ported him in the past. 1t was the
practically unanimous sentiment of
those present that recount of the
ballots would result in Col. Hepburns
election and the desire that recount
be demanded was very strong.
The meeting was still in session when
this paper closed it's forms to go to
press and discussion is in progress as
To the methods to be pursued in prepar-
ing for contest.
Among those present were the follow
ing:
T. #. Armstrong, Lenox.
D. Anderson, Lamont.
f.. l.. Robinson, Charlton.
John J. Clark, Bedford,
J. L. Brown, Clarinda.
A. #. Burrows, Alton.
o. B. Emmerson, Alton.
W. l.. Lundy, Clarinda.
r. Il. Hasselquist, Charlton.
W. r.. LeCompt, Corydon.
M. J. Evans, Corydon.
G. N. Marvin, Shenandoah.
ALI McCulloch, Humeston.
A. B. Thornell, Sidney.
j. G. Meredith, Allerton.
Eugene Stiles, Sidney.
Ed Kennedy, Nodaway.
G. s. Rex, Creston.
G. W. Gray, Corning.
P. s. Junkin, Creston.
Howard Tedford, Mt. Ayr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Leon Chapter Elects Officers.

At the last regular meeting of Leon
Chapter No. 33, r. A. NJ, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
M. E. H. P.-W. G. stempel.
Il. K.-Dr. J. w. Rowell.
K. S.-H. l.. Long.
Treas.-H. Farquhar.
Secretary-M. e. Wasson.
Capt. of Host. e. Penniwell.
P. S.--W. A. Poush.
r.. A. Capt.-F. G. Mullinnix.
M. of Sd V.-Dr. f. A. Bowman.
M. of I'd We. Il. Bell.
M. of 1st V.-M. Woodard
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Wlnelnaer-Young.

Mr.. Frank Wineinger, section foreman
at Grand River, and Miss Gusta Young
a popular young lady of the same town
were quietly married at the clerks
Office in this city on Thanksgiving after
noon by Justice C. W. Beck. They re-
turned to Grand River the same even
ing and will 60 to housekeeping at once
followed by the hearty congratulations
of large circle Of friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
School Report.

Report of Brush College school, dis
tricJ No. Z, for term ending Nov. 18.
Days taught 80; enrolment 81; average
attendance IT; those neither absent nor
tardy were Earl Freeman, Minnie, Vesta,
Hattie, May, Ethel and Florence Evans,
Hazel Moore, Nellie and Minnie Nc
Daniel and Walter Evans.
LAME MEEK, Teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

J.B. Dobson, the we'll known stock
shipper of Decatur City, was in Leon
Tuesday returning from Chicago where
he took shipment of cattle and hogs.
He also visited the fat stock show now
being held in Chicago and says the ex-
hibit Of fine stock is something wonder
full. Glare Smith, of Lamont and Dale
& Wight, of Pleasanton, are among the
exhibitors of White Faced cattle from
this county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Christian Church.

Sunday morning will be a special
service for the G. W. B. M. A sermon
in keeping, and the regular G. w. B. M.
day will be observed. Evening sermon
theme will be IL am Debtor" Tuesday
evening Bible Training class and choir
nra ctice
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

At La Junta, Colorado, last week, the
desperate who kidnapped the city
marshal and Frank John near Rocky
Ford last July, and marched them many
miles across lonely prairie, full ac-
count of which was published in The
Reporter at the time, was sentenced to
serve term of not less than eighteen
or more than twenty-five years in the.
Colorado state prison.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Sale Dates.

Geo. B. Moore, miles southeast of
Leon, Thursday, Dec. 3.
J. M. Burnette, B. miles southeast of
Van Vert, Thursday, Dec. 3.
f. Rumley, a. miles northwest of Leon,
Tuesday, Dec. Is.
J. l. Gingery, 3 miles west of Leon,
Friday Dec. l8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Chas. Emmerson, Creston.
M. e. Wilmarth, Corning.
w. G. Chubb, Corning.
III. p. Jaqua, Bedford.
John Minert, Nodaway.
Col. Haines, Centerville.
NJ. L. Temple, Osceola.
III. S. Larimer, Charlton.
j. III. Jamison, Osceola.
DR.. S. Bailey, Mt. Ayr.
r. II. Hanna, Creston.
Wes Bryant, Creston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Three weeks from Friday is Christ
mas. Don't wait to do your shopping
but get busy now while the stocks are
unbroken.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Capt. 6ooding & Owens Sale Dates

Dec. 3. j. M. Burnette.
Dec. 4, Chas. Fisher.
Dec. s, Brown & Asher.
Dec. 10, Luney & Colen.
Dec. IL, Joe Edwards.
Dec. 16, Jim Mckee.
Dec. II, John Edwards.
Dec. "a, Jennie Brown.
Jan. 20, E. +. Rriner.
Jan. u, Charles Lutz.
Feb. Z, G. W. Jared.
Feb. 8, Cyrus Lutz.
Feb. 10, Lewis Aiken.
Feb. II. Jim Evans.
Mar. II, Lewis Romner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

You'll accommodate the merchant and
save yourself lots Of worry if you com
mence right now to do your Christmas
shopping,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday both morning
and evening by the pastor. All other
services at the usual hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Miss Mabel Hodges

Miss Mabel Hodges
Miss Mertie Edwards
Paper "rhe Value of Public School Music to the
Pupil -. ......,..... -. Mi Alton Hembrey
Discussion Led by Miss Anna Hoadley
sATURDAY-130 +. NJ.
paper-"rhe Waste in Education
-...... .-. .,.... ..,..-.. Supt. Claude Kerney
Discussion ..,.,..-..... Led by Miss Cleo Turbat
Paper-"The Directors Duty Toward the School"
.s...... ... ..-.. ........ Miss jamie Evans
Discussion .......... Led by b. Carl Mcdaniel
Paper Should Our High Schools Allow Football"
....-...... ............ Prof III. 4. Senseney
n,s,.xs,on L. D. CARRIER
Mrs. Il. ID. Dorm
Paper "School Hygiene" - Miss Camilla Thompson
Discussion Led by Miss Ruby Hazlet
Music.
Close at 345
Visiting teachers will be entertained
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Referee, Mitchell, of Abba. Umpire
Stookey, of Leon. Head linesman, Lorey
of Leon. Time Of halves, 25 minutes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
License to Wed.

Frank Wineinger, Grand River 20
Gusta Young, Grand River ...... .....,..... IS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
LEAVES MERIDIAN
 FOR ALABAMA TOWN
YOUNG MAN WHO KILLED HIS BROTHER IS FEARED TO BE SUF- FIRING FROM A DERANGED MIND.

Meridian, Miss, April d. Especial. )-J. T. Daniels, young man who shot and killed his younger brother at his home in this city about week ago,emistaking him for a man who had threatened his life, has removed from Meridian to Butler, in Choctaw county, Ala. Wednesday night Daniels was taken in charge by the po- lice and held in custody until his ara nge- ments to leave the city were made. It appears that Daniels desired police pro- teetion while in Meridian, as he feared death at the hands of the party whose name he would not divulge, who, he claimed had threatened to kill him be- cause he accidentally came upon him and a young woman of the/cty in a compro- missing position.
 It is believed by those intimate with Daniels that his mind is deranged as the result of staying his brother.
 Clarence Ruffin, Floyd Reynolds and Clarence Miller three small boys claim ing that Hattiesburg is their home, have been taken in charge by the police. One of them had quite sum of money and a pistol on his person. They are being held until their parents can be heard from.