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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Death OF A. Merwin's Brother.

From the Elk Creek, Neb., Herald, we
learn of the death of William H. Merwin,
brother Of A. Merwin, OF this city on
March 13. Mr.. Merwin visited his broth
er couple of weeks before his death.
The deceased was born in Crawford
county, Pa, June TO-, 1910. He was
veteran OF the civil war, having enlisted
Jan. 1, 1852 in Co. G., 14th Wisconsin
Volunteers. On May I'd of that year he
was discharged for disability. After
regaining his health he again enlisted
Oct. %, 1862, in the I'd Minnesota
Cavalry, and served until the regiment
was mustered out in 1856. He then re-
turned to Minnesota and at Spring
Grove July 19, 1868, was united in
marriage to Miss Florence Derby,
and to their union were born five
wife children, all of whom with the
are left to mourn his loss. Mr..
Merwin moved to Tecumseth, Neb., in
1877, and to Elk Creek twenty-six years
ago, where for many years he conducted
a woodwork shop. His death was caused
from lagrippe and heart trouble, being
confined to his bed for about five weeks
previous to his death. He had been a
member of the Christian church for
twenty years and was one of the most
highly respected citizens of Elk Creek.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
BAD FIRE AT HUMfSTON.
Three Brick Buildings We're De-
stroyed last Friday Night, Loss
Over $4,000.

Humeston was visited last Friday
night by disastrous fire which de-
stroyed three of the best brick blocks
in that town, and entailed loss of over
$4,000. The fire started in Roe's
general store and was discovered about
midnight. From the Roe store the
fire soon spread east to the new Nc
Collough two story brick block, and
the brick building occupied by the
Humeston State Bank on the west was
completely Quilted. The loss and insur-
ance as far as can be ascertained is as
follows:
DR.. Geo. McCulloch, on building,
$4,000; insurance, $4,000.
McCulloch & Smith, surgical instru-
ments and office appliances, $4,000; no
insurance.
E. W. Roe, general store, $4,000; par
TALLY insured.
A. 7. Benge, building, $4,000.
F. E. Farr & Co., drug stock, $500;
partially insured and some stock saved.
Humeston State Bank, building and
fixtures, $500; insurance $2500.
DR.. Culmsee, dental tools and fixtures
$1,000 insurance, $1,000.
Doze & Bott, real estate Office and
the S. B. M. cafe lost considerable by
water and moving.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
"A Texas Ranger. 4"

In presenting ga Texas Ranger to
the theatre-goers of this city, Manager
McAdams wishes to impress upon the
minds of those wishing to see this great
New York production that is not
Jesse James story or that of any bandit
king, but an emotional drama which ap-
peals strongly to some of the best and
noblest feeling in human nature and is
calculated to effect more good than
hundred dry moral disquisitions from
the pulpit. The more frequent produc-
tion of plays of this stamp on the stage
would do much to dispel the can't which
is so prevalent among many worthy
people as to the injurious influence of
the playhouse.
The impression of the story Of ga
Texas Ranger" is undeniable. 1t holds
the public as if in spell, first through
the dramas swiftly shifting scenes
and its awe-inspiring representation of
the incident happening on the western
plains. The best evidence of ga Texas
Rangers high worth may be found in
the fact that American audiences, high
strung and craving excitement, even in
the playhouse, are held as if in the
giants hand by it's quiescent charm, be-
cause the work has the elements that
go close to the heart"
The piece is to be presented at the
Opera House Saturday evening April 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Kilgore.

Mrs. Walter Moore spent few days
last week with her parents in Leon.
Mrs. James Still and Miss Alice Still
were shopping in Leon Friday.
Mrs. Susan Hubbard and daughter
Bulah visited at David Robinson's last
Tuesday.
George Moore had business in Leon
Friday.
Grace Moore was the guest of Anna
Mcdaniel one evening last week.
Pearl Owens, Of Leon, is spending this
week with her cousin, Mrs. Jim Still.
]. B. Mcdaniel and family were visit
ing relatives in Davis City Sunday.
Walter Blakesley spent Sunday at
the Drury home.
Mona Still spent Sunday night at her
brothers, James Still.
Miss Sarah Robinson was the guest
of John Robinson and family Saturday
night and Sunday.
IN. Still and wife spent Saturday
evening in Leon.
Sunday, March Goth, being Willie
Stills goth birthday his mother and
sister Alice thought to help him cele-
brate the occasion by inviting about
| fifty of his relatives and friends. Willie
was completely surprised but came to
himself in time to partake of bounti-
full dinner which the ladies present had
prepared for him. The day was spent
in music and social chat. All returned
home at late hour thinking the day
we'll spent and wishing Willie many
happy returns of the day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
A QUIET CITY ELECTION
Little Interest was Taken, the Only
Contest being in the Third
Ward Over Councilman.

There was but little interest taken at
the city election in this city last Mon
day, there being practically no contest
except in the third ward for council
man, and the result was light vote
was cast.
S. A. Gates had no opposi tion for
mayor, and neither did j. W. Honnold
for assessor and G. NJ. Axes for council
man in the first ward and Robert Craig
for councilman in the second ward. In
the third ward there we're two candi-
dates for councilmen, j. H. Evans being
elected over S. E. Benefiel by only five
votes. Mr.. Beneiel made splendid
race, but was greatly handicapped by
having to run on an independent ticket
while his opponent was on the regular
caucus ticket and many voters voted
the only full ticket. There were three
candidates for city treasurer, and this
divided up the vote, the result being
that M. A. Gammill, who was on the
caucus ticket was elected, receiving
total of 165 votes in all three wards
while I. S. Arnold received 116 and ]. A.
Harris 63.
The vote by wards was as follows:
FIRST WARD.
For mayor, Gates 9S; for treasurer,
Gammill 81; Arnold 40; Harris s; for
assessor, Honnold 81; for councilman,
Axes 95.
SECOND WARD.
For mayor, Gates 81; for treasurer,
Gammill IA, Arnold "a, Harris 13; for
assessor Honnold n; for councilman
Craig ~.
THIRD WARD.
For mayor Gates 116; for treasurer,
Gammill 81, Arnold AZ, Harris Al, for
assessor Honnold 10; for councilman
Evans ", Benefiel ~.
The old city council will meet Thurs
day evening to close up their business
and the new officers will be sworn in at
this meeting. Mayor Gates says he will
endeavor to give the people of Leon a
good clean administration and do all in
his power to boost for the good of the
city. He wants the people to tell him
what laws they want enforced and
what ones they do not and he will try
and carry out their wishes without
prejudice or favor. The mayor has the
appointing power for city Offices and
mayor Gates has decided to appoint
Peter Cruikshank as marshal to succeed
W. S. Chandler. He will also appoint
Forest Lorey as nightwatch, while for
street commissioner, city solicitor and
clerk he has not as yet determined who
to appoint.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

John w. Mclaughlin was born in
Marion county, Ohio, April "a, 1910,
died at his home in Decatur City, Iowa,
March 20, 1908, aged 81 years 10 months
and Is days.
The deceased was the youngest Of a
family of six children. When fourteen
years of age he came with his mothers
family to Decatur county, Iowa,
and remained with his mother until
August 10, 1862, when he enlisted in
Co. l, Saith Iowa Infantry. He served
gallantly and faithfully as soldier un-
til August 15, 1866, when he received
an honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage to Mary
e. Woodmansee Oct. 19, 1865. Five
children were born to them, three of
whom are now living, Anna Laura,
James W., and Reuben E., with the low
ing wife, one sister and many sorrow
ing friends to mourn his death.
In the passing of John w. McLaugh-
lin Decatur county has lost one of her
very best citizens, the community one
of her most noble characters, the wife
a devoted and faithful husband, the
two boys and remaining daughter a
kind hearted loving father, and multi
tude feel that they have lost close
personal friend. He will be missed by
the community as a good neighbor, by
his Masonic and Odd Fellow brethren
as faithful member, and by host of
friends as wise counsellor in business
matters. While not member of the
church he was a sincere friend to the
church and was faithful attendant at
divine worship whenever his health
would permit. To know the man was
to admire him and one man in the
community said: II have known John
Mclaughlin for 81 years, and whatever
you say about him as a neighbor and
citizen, or as a good man, you cannot
put it too strong" He was the same
honest, upright, conscientious man
whenever you met him, whether in
public life or in his home, in business
transaction or social intercourse. He
was one of the oldest members of the
Masonic lodge in Decatur county, hav-
ing become member of Decatur Lodge
No. 100, A. F. & A. M, June "a, 1869.
He also had been member of the Deca-
,tur Odd Fellows lodge for many years,
and was commander of the Decatur G..
A. r. Post.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian church at Decatur City,
Monday afternoon at o'clock, the
sermon being preached by Elder ]. S.
Coffin, the services being under the
auspices of the Masonic lodge. Inter-
ment was at the Woodmansee cemetery
west of Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Albert Ray Cave.

Albert Ray Cave was born at Adel,
Dallas county, Iowa, June "a, 1888, died
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Cave, north of Decatur City, Iowa,
March %, 1908, aged 19 years, months
and 4 days.
With his parents he came to Decatur
county in 1895 where he had ever since
resided. He attended the common
schools until recently when he went to
Des Moines and attended Highland
Park College, taking course in teleg-
raphy. After being there about three
weeks he was stricken with measles
which was followed by pneumonia, and
after an illness of three weeks he was
called to his home above. Ray was q
young man of much promise. While not
member of the church his last days
and hours were spent in prayer, asking
God to forgive all of his imperfections,
and expressed his wish to live that he
might unite with the church. His last
words were 20, God, save u.s. He leaves
a sorrowing father, mother, two sisters
and one brother to mourn his departure,
four brothers and one sister having
preceded him to the other world.
The funeral services were held at the
Decatur City nj. E. church on Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by
Elder ]. S. Coffin, interment being in the
Decatur City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
r. F. D. No. 3.

Mrs. ]. G. Smith, of Eden Center, WIS.,
tied her children on the ridge last
week.
Mrs. Suel Shaw and children, of Des
Moines. came Saturday for visit with
her mother, Mrs. Lon Fulton.
There is quite smallpox scare in
this township. The family of Thomas
Guthrie is under quarantine and some
others have been exposed to the disease.
Vim Coffin and Duby Albee, of Leon,
we're on the ridge Sunday.
SAINT Newman and w. II. Fulton were
business callers at Davis City Monday.
George Stephens and son, of Blockley,
were Leon visitors Saturday.
Zona Housh has moved on the w. L.
Barry farm.
A. J. Piper sheared his sheep last
week. They averaged IA pounds of
wool to the sheep.
Ned Campbell and Marion Evans have
bought fine herd bull from the Pine
Grove herd Of j. W. Long.
Gid Sage has been on the sick list the
past week.
While Lon Fulton and Levi Cation
were dragging the roads their teams
became frightened at an automobile and
ran away.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
MORE NEWSY LETTERS
Another Batch of Splendid Items
Crowded Off Regular Page by
Advertising This Week.
Weldon.

Rev. Geo. Mitchell went to Grand
River Saturday afternoon to preach a
funeral on Sunday.
Frank Stevens has returned from
Kansas City where he had undergone
an operation.
Mrs. l.. L. Showers went to Osceola
Friday.
Rev. Bourne and daughter Edith are
entertaining his daughter, Mrs. jackson.
Mrs. Mary Mcfarland Sundayed with
her daughter in Osceola.
Mrs. Wall, Of Fremont, Neb., went
away Saturday after visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Curry.
Mrs. E. A. Lockwood is entertaining
her friend, Mrs. Law, of Great Falls,
Montana.
Mr.. Decker, of Virginia, Ill.,, has been
in town and bought bunch of cattle
here.
S. F. Garris, of Sargent, Neb., and
Frank Garris, of Kirksville, Mo-, are
here visiting their parents and brother.
W. G. Lowe, of Osceola, spent Sunday
with his parents.
County Superintendent Smith visited
tht schools in Green Bay township last
week, and Superintendent Long was in
town last week.
We have to mail too early to give a
report of the city election.
Born to John Pickett and wife, March
"a, a son.
Grace Morrill,, of Leon, is the guest
of Anna Kline.
Max Ruffcorn, of Des Moines came
Monday to visit his grandmother, Mrs.
Anna Parr.
Mrs. Floyd Lillard, Rose Terry, and
Gerda and Neva Cline drove to Leon on
last Wednesday.
Pearl Pollard went to Van Vert Sat-
urday afternoon.
Ned Lowman came from Des Moines to
spend a week with home folks.
James Tygart drove to Osceola Tues
day.
Florence Moorehead spent Sunday in
Humeston.
Mrs. Arthur Piercy went to Derby
Friday to visit her sister, Mrs. Vice.
Willis Golf, of Ellston, is visiting
relatives in this vicinity.
Mrs. H. o. Mitchell returned home
from Centerville Friday where she had
been taking medical treatment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Nine. Marcella Sembrlch.

Nine. Marcella sembrich, acknowledged
star of stars, both in the operatic and
concert world, whose appearance among
us is now an assured reality, will be
welcomed by thousands of enthusiasts.
Madam Sembrich, who has for years
been the peer among peers in the
musician world will be heard by an
Iowa audience at the Auditorium, Des
Moines Iowa on April 9th.
This will be the last opportunity to
hear this great singer, and people for a
radius of one hundred miles about Des
Moines are waiting in anxious expect
ancy for her appearance.
Applications for seats are pouring in
rapidly and accommodations can not be
assured past this week. Apply at once
to r. S. Higginbotham, 521-Utica Bldg,
DeS MOines, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Good Hope.

Miss Lois Brewer, of Russell, Iowa,
visited few days last week with their
cousins, Gladys and Louise Hoadley.
Ed McGahuey and wife spent Sunday
afternoon with their son George and
family.
Misses Tressa and Esther McGahuey
called on Miss nellie Wise Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. L. G. Thompson and Mrs. James
Downey spent Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Lenna Hamilton.
Miss Dale Wise visited Sunday after
noon with Miss Vera Plotts.
Mrs. Bertha Gould, of Van Vert, spent
Wednesday and Thursday with her sis
ter, Mrs. Ralph Hoadley.
DR.. Lindsey and wife, of Van Vert,
visited Sunday with F. S. Plotts and
family.
Miss Nicholena Rasmussen called on
Miss nellie Wise Sunday afternoon.
Earl Wise and Oliver McGahuey at
tended the Lyric at Leon Saturday
evening.
Frank Binning went to Grand River
Sunday to attend the funeral of his
uncle, Jeffry Binning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Stevens spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Bunch, o.
near Crown.
Halle Rauch, of Elk Creek, was seer
in this vicinity Sunday.
Ralph Hoadley and two daughter
spent Sunday with J. N. Barger ant
family.
Oliver McGahuey, Elba and Mabe
Wills took dinner with Earl and Nell'
Wise Sunday.
James Downey had business in Deca
tur City Friday.
Misses Tressa and Esther Meg ahuey
Ethel Patterson and Guy Smith spen
Sunday with Charles Imhoff and family
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
High Briar

Fred Barrett, wife and baby Pauline
visited at ]. B. Dale's Sunday.
Carl Rumley spent last week at the
home of his uncle G. w. Blakesley.
Mrs. Walter Moore spent the latter
part of last week with her parents in
Leon.
Mrs. Susan Hubbard and daughter
Beulah visited at David Robinson's one
day last week.
George Minor is working for Mike
Griffin.
Mrs. Jane Blakesley and daughter,
Mrs. G. c. Campbell, were called Satur-
day to the bedside of their cousin, Mrs.
Rachel Kirk who is very ill at this
writing.
Grace, Moore called on Anna Nc
Daniel Wednesday.
Pearl Dale is on the sick list.
Mrs. G. w. Blakesley and daughter
were calling on Mrs. Jane Woolsey
Sunday.
Arther Campbell called on Ed
Spencer Sunday morning.
Quite few attended the dance at
the home of Ira Webster Saturday
night.
Brush College school began Monday
with Miss Marion Huston teacher.
Milo Moore and family are visiting
relatives in this vicinity this week.
George Minor spent Sunday with
home folks.
Clifford Cowles called on his best
girl Sunday.
School closed at Boothtown Friday.
Edd Campbell and wife, Walter
Moore and wife, Arthur Campbell and
Miss Elma Kimport spent Sunday at
G. G. Campbell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Automobiles.

One 10 H. P. Model E. Cadillac Run
about, $375.00. One % H. P. Model f.
Buick Touring car, $725.OO These cars
taken in trade on 1908 Bucks and act
ually overhauled and in good condition
not merely painted or tuned up to sell.
EDABURN's AUTO MACHINE SHOP.
Phone 170. 32-2t Creston, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Hon. e. J. Sankey Honored.

Hon. E. j. Sankey, of this city was
signally honored last week at the demo-
cratic state convention at Cedar Rapids,
by being chosen as one of two delegates
from the Eighth district to attend the
democratic national convention at DEN
yer. Mr.. Sankey has always been one
of the leading democrats of the state
and the honor conferred upon him is a
most worthy recognition Of his service
for the party.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Baptist Church.

Palestine next Saturday II a. m. Cove
nant and business meeting. Lords day
morning II a. m. sermon by the pastor,
subject of the sermon "Into all the
world Mrs. Armstrong will be present
and assist in the meeting. Missionary
songs. Come to the rally at the Baptist
Church Palestine next Lords day every
body come. Jas. A. Armstrong, pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Notice.,

/ have put in a gasoline engine and
emery wheel and disc sharpener, and
am prepared to do all kinds of plow
work. David Shaw, at the old Picker
ing shop. 29tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
A. C. Church Notes.

Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
Missionary sermon next Sunday morn
ing. At 1880 p. m. third parable of Matt
18th. All are invited to attend these
services. j. J. RUPERT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

hereby announce myself as candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject to
the decision of the voters at the democratic primary
June Q, 1908 c. f. WoOD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
For County Superintendent.

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of county superintendent of schools of
Decatur county, subject the decision of the voters
at the democratic primary, June 2, 1908.
EI HI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
For Clerk.

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of clerk of the district court of Decatur
county, subject to decision of the voters at the
democratic primary, June 2, 1908.
r.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Representative

E. j. Sankey will be candidate for the Office of
representative of Decatur county, Iowa. in the state
legislature subject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the primary election June Q, l908
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
For Sheriff..

nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject t<
the decision of the voters at the democratic primary
June 2, 1908 w H. LLOYD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
For Auditor.

hereby announce myself a candidate for the |
nomination for auditor of Decatur county, subject
the decision of the voters at the democratic primary
June 2, 1908 WALTER OSBORN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

hereby announce myself as candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject to
the decision of the voters the democratic primary,
June 2, 1908. A. NJ PRYOR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
For Recorder.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the
nomination for recorder OF Decatur county, subject to
decision of the at the democratic primary,
June 2, 1908. SUSIE SEARS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject to
the decision of the the democratic primary,
June Q. 1903. A. j. FULTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
License to Wed.

Lowell A. Glaze, Blythedale.
Harriet Biddison, GAINESVILLE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

For SALE-Extra good stove wood.
25tf. G. b. GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

List of advertised letters at the
Leon postoffice-E. L. Gregory, u. N.
Stotts and Mrs. A. G. Morris.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

Some good mule teams. Will sell on
time. BowSHER & HOFFMAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
Grand River.

DR.. Wards next dates at Grand River
are April 9th to 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

Turn night into day by using Rosene
Oil. VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02

ellie 1908 automobile buggies. So
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-02
John W. Mclaughlin.

John W. Mclaughlin was born in
Marion county, Ohio, April "a, 1910,
died at his home in Decatur City, Iowa,
March 20, 1908, aged 81 years 10 months
ard Ok Jox.
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Time For the Marines to Go Ashore.
The presidents recent order sending
the United States marines to the naval
stations and coast defenses is hailed
by the jackies as an uplift for the man
behind the guns. The marines were
originally put on board ship to police
the deck, and the natural antagonism
of the sailors to espionage at the
hands Of landsmen has never worn off.
But things have changed, the condi-
tions are different, and 1t is time for
the marine to 60.
For years We never knew that we
had a marine corps except in time Of
war. Half Of the warships were laid
up, and those in commission passed
the days on uneventful cruises which
the public knew little about. When
war came the seamen ranks were filled
by men of all types and from all ma
tions. A police was needed, and the
marines were recruited up. Now our
sailors are always under wholesome
discipline. They serve long terms and
are rewarded for good conduct. They
are superior men and can keep order
on shipboard without prodding from
the man with the musket.