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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Monday was the fourth anniversary
of the birth of little Evangeline voelker,
and in honor of the occasion her mother
invited number of her little friends
in to spend the afternoon with her,
and the youngsters had most de-
lightful time. Mrs. Voelker had pro-
vided delicious refreshments and Miss
Evangeline received number of re-
membranes Of the daY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Owing to the breakdown of our en-
CINE last week The Reporter was rather
late in getting into the mails as we
were compelled to print on the Journal
press and had to wait until their paper
was printed first.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

The twelve months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marion Zimmerman, of Woodland
o'clock, the little one having been in
funeral was held on Saturday, conduct.
ed by Rev. J. L. Boyd, pastor of the
Leon M. e. church, interrment being in
the Leon cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs. Zim-
norman have the sympathy Of all their
friends in their bereavement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Ed Gunter, of Dexter, Mo-, who was
visiting his mother and other relatives
in this vicinity, departed Saturday for
st. Louis to look after some business
matters for few days. He will return
to this city for a more extended visit
before returning home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Having permanently located at Leon
in the piano tuning business, parties
desiring my services can leave word at
w. A. AleXander's. Best of references.
Satisfaction always guaranteed.
off CHAS. W. HAvER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

DR.. Mary Gates entertained num-
Der of young ladies at a reception Mon
day evening in honor of Miss Elizabeth
Springer who will be married this
Wednesday, evening to DR.. o. L.
Butcher, of Atlantic City, N. J..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Major ]. L. Young, who is employed
in the treasury department at Wash
ington, D. c., is here for visit at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. James S..
Hurst. He is the same genial old Major,
little srayer perhaps, but still hale
and hearty. His many friends here are
glad to to see him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

The continued rain last week pre-
vented the foot ball game which was
scheduled for this city on Friday after
noon between the Leon High School
eleven and the team from Graceland
college, Lamont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

e. W. Teale, of Davis City, came up
Sunday afternoon to do some machine
work on The Reporters gasoline engine
which went to the bad last week and
the pesky critter is now running as
good as ever. Mr.. Teale is first-class
machinist and we would like to see him
come to Leon and open machine shop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

M. A. Ganmill is putting in two whole
blocks Of cement sidewalk on the north
and west side of his residence property
on south Main street. j. S. Warner is
also putting in new cement walks on
the north and east side Of his property
in south Leon known as the q. M. Ketch-
am place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

John Woodmansee is excavating under
the Woodmansee House to put in new
furnace which will be an improvement
which will be duly appreciated by his
many patrons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

d. A: Boeger, who holds government
clerkship at Washington, d. c., arrived
last week for visit with his mother
and other relatives at Davis City. Mr..
Boeger was in Leon Monday on his way
to GAINESVILLE to visit his brother, R. W.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Mrs. j. H. Ferry, of Hastings, Neb.,
who has been a guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. o. Alexander in this city
went to Kingston Monday to visit few
days with friends in that vicinity, after
which she will return to this city for a
more extended visit before returning
home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Rev. J. II. Burrows, of GAINESVILLE, Mo-,
will preach at the Baptist church Sun
day morning and evening. All are in
vited to attended.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Mrs. q. Merryman brought us in a
sample Of the beets she raised in her
garden this year, which weighed six
pounds and measured over two feet in
length.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

s. A. Gates on Tuesday closed deal
by which he becomes the owner of a
farm of 100 acres near Aberdeen, S. D.,
which was purchased from Hogan Bros,
the deal here being negotiated by f. M,
Rhoades.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

The Reporter office could give en-
ployment to one or two young ladies
who desire to learn typesetting. Must
be not under sixteen years of age.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Statesmen WANTED-To look after our
interest in Decatur and adjacent coun-
ties. Salary or commission. Address The
Victor Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

If you are going to have public sale
Pearl Craig will furnish good hot
lunch for it. See him at Harry Wright's
implement store. 7tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

A fine little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Trisler of this city Mon
day night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

There is only one way to appreciate
Under the Harvest Moon and that is
to see it at the opera house on next
Monday evening, November 2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

The first snow Of the season fell last
Thursday night, but it did not last long
here the rain soon melting it. Over at
Bedford they had inches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

A. r. Kemp, who has been staying at
Van Vert for several months building
, new residence for W. r. Blair, return
ed to Leon last Friday, having the con
tract completed with the exception of a
fow days work. Mr.. Blair has one Of
the most modern residences in Decatur
county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Three good farms for sale on Iona
time. with small payment. Write
for list. II. 6. ARNOLD. Garden
Grove, Iowa. 52-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Now that it has rained come in and
buy one of our Success riding plows and
make time and corn in the spring.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

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 e. Son
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

The ladies Of the NJ E. church will
serve chicken pie supper on election
evenin at the Presbyterian church and
New England dinner the next day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Get my prices on cement building
blocks before you do any building this
spring. They'll save you money.
ROE CASTER JR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Squire W. ]. Darr, one of the Oldest
residents of Leon, has been quite sick
for the past ten days. but his many
friends will be pleased to hear that he
is now improving.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

For SALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 70 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health.
27tf d. A BRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

New supply fresh oil in tank to dip
your harness. Bring them in at once,
we do business every day in this line.
BOWSHER & ROMSHER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Charter oak wagons are made of
young timber and is the best painted
wagon on earth. Who can dispute this?
BOWSHER &. R0WSHRR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Rev. G. W. Reeder left Friday for
Fairfield, where he will remain for sew
eral weeks, conducting a series Of evan
gelistic meetings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

For SALE-Several pieces of resi-
dence property in Leon. Or will rent
or trade them. Off. j. CEsLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Cement blocks are the coming build
ing material. make them any size and
will be pleased to quote you prices.
Roe CASTER JR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

| All members of the W. r. G.. are re-
quested to meet at their hall on Satur-
day, October 81, at 2 p. m. By order
| of the president.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

The ladies Of the Presbyterian church
will give their annual Harvest Home
dinner at the church on Saturday, Oct.
31st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

FoUND-A Yale key, which the owner
can obtain by calling at The Reporter
office and paying for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Miss Alexander is now located at S.
A. Gates residence and will do first
class dressmaking. Tailor-made suits a
speciality. 7-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

A daughter was DO to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Tullis, of south Leon, Friday
nirht
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Scoop endgates and wagon boxes, a
variety of kinds at prices that will sell.
BOWsHBR & BOwsHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

WILL SELL CHEAP-One second hand
14x16 feet, II or. wall tent.
GEO. FAROUHAR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

We have fine line of lawn mowers
ranging at reasonable prices at our
store. VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

| have 100000 good brick on hand
Will deliver to any part of the CITY,
32tf f. L. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

| will do all kinds of sewing at my
rooms at Mrs. Mary G. Davis residence.
3-St EDITH FOLLMER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Get your furniture repaired by James
Grandstaff at WATSON & Boone's store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Wire corn crib. No wood to rot and
break at BOWSHER & BOMSHERS S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Fine cloth coats on sale at Bowsher &
Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Save per cent by paying cash and
trading with us.
OGILvIE & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Fur and Cloth coats from $4,000 to
$1,000 at BowsHER & BowsHER's,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29
WITH YOUR NEXT GROCERY ORDER

include pound of our special blend
coffee. We invite you to do this be-
cause we feel sure you will be SO
pleased with the coffee that you will
thank us for the suggestion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29
THE RIGHT KIND OF COFFEE

is hard to find. We believe we have a
line of coffees that for richness of
aroma and delicacy of flavor cannot be
surpassed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-06-05

the government, obtaining knowledge
az TO the manner in which they are
conducting their Offices. granting re-
~prieves. Communications and pardons,
and filing vacancies IN office, his duty
Is summed up in the general state
ment that he shall take care that the
laws be faithfully executed. II is not
compel the legislature TO make them.
His Is only an advisory power. and be
ought not to compel the legislature 10
pass a law over his veto unless that
law is clearly unconstitutional or so
vicious hat by his veto he can con
vince the legislature of It's error. II is
not said that he shall execute the laws.
but that he shall take care that they
be faithfully executed. The duty Of
executing the law abides In the courts
of this state, and II seems to me that
the governor has fully discharged his
duty to the people when he sees TO II
that the proper officials promptly pros
eouts all actions and promptly endeav
or 10 punish all iDfractHRs OF the law
The law must always be administered
In the courts. Public opinion may be-
manufactured upon the platform ant
through the press. That public opin
lon may be crystsllired by the lsgisla
ture into law. but the Law cannot b
enforced either upon the platform o
in the press. n must be enforced II
the oourts Of this state. To try me-
outside Of the courts is only produs
tive OF angry discussion and accom-
piishee ne good purpose. While thi
IL true, a candidate IT. expected
truthfully discuss such pubic Quel
t1pns ~ aeso ~ nouaAt 0ntA.1
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-06-05
Some Unanswerable Arguments Pre-
scented in a Ringing Address
Delivered at Richmond.

Richmond, Ind, June 3.-Hon. Thos
r. Marshall. candidate for governor Of
the state Of Indiana on the Democratic
ticket. made a ringing keynote
speech in this city last evening. his
stirring words being Enthusiastically
applauded by the thousands who had
gathered 10 hear what is looked upon
as the slogan of the party in the pres
ent important campaign in this state.
Mr.. Marshall said:
Chosen by the voice OF my party 70
be its candidate for Governor. il be
comes encumbent upon me 10 fully
present 10 the voters Of the state such
arguments as | may truthfully ad-
vance. why the Democratic party
should be returned to power.
In accordance with the constitution
OF this state. the governor is only It's
chief executive, and has no right to Co
cree or compel the legislative or Judi
cial branches to do anything which
they may not desire to do. The right
Of veto which was given TO him is val
ueless unless he can convince the leg
islature by his etc that it has erred
in its Judgment. because an act vetoed
by him can at once be repassed by g
majority OF the members OF both
branches acting separately. Aside
from his clerical duty. the transactinE
necessary business with the officers o
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-06-05

Candidate fer High Office Of Chief Elk
ecutlve Of the Proud Old Hoosier
stats Gives Reasons.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-06-05
The Form Of Our Government.

Such is the form Of q government
that national and state campaigns are
held al the same time. and the cleo
lions occur upon the same day. So, al
though il is true that they have but
little 10 do with each other in theory.
in practice they seem 10 be so inter
woven as 10 require at the hands OF
candidates the discussion OF both
state and national issues.
! recognize the truthfulness OF those
who keep close watch upon political
affairs. in making the statement that
after all. party platforms in the past
have had toe little 10 do with the re-
suit OF elections. / am sorry that this
has been so; that the platform has
been used only az a place from which
TO address the citizen and appeal to
his pride. his passion and his preju-
dice, instead OF being used for the pur-
pose for which such party machinery
was intended ] am also sorry that
platforms have been used like those OF
railroad trains-not 10 stand on. but
just 10 geb in IN. II is not. however
true that what has always been must
inevitably always be. A lawyer
brought from the privacy Of his law
Office into the political arena. am &c
be pardoned if | say that from my per
sOnal standpoint. / trust and believe
that the Democracy Of Indiana not
only said in convention what IL meant
but also meant what IL said. In the
hope and with the belief that this yeal
IS 10 witness the presentation OF Ger
tain questions ~squarely 20 the people
and with an abiding confidence tba'
the people will settle these question:
upon principle, | desire 10 address my
self to the reasons which appeal 20 ms
for a return 81 Democracy 70 power.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-06-05
Democracy vs.. Aristocracy.

In what I shall have 70 say in The
way Of criticism. IL must be remem
bered that | am criticizing measures.
not men. AS a man may say. Il have
been" and ! am. but God alone can
say Il will be so a man may say. Il
have not done certain things" i am
not doing them bur God alone a tell
whether 7 will do them. Fairness 10
a political opponent demands that you
take into consideration his point Of
view. The lawyer knows that most all
men are all right from the neck down.
The dificulty IS that men use their in
tellects for the purposes Of persuad-
ing themselves that certain courses OF
conduct are right. Looking at these
things through their own particular
spectacles. they deem certain courses
OF conduct both IN legislative and ad.
ministrative affairs. 10 be entirely fit
and proper. They are not. therefore.
to be criticized or blamed An effort
should be made instead Of criticizine
them. TO get the voters Of the state 70
not put on the spectacles through
which these men look al public affairs
Aside from mere environment, there is
also a difference in the mental make
up Of men. From the beginning. while
all men have desired liberty. some
have desired il for the entire race
while others have desired liberty fol
themselves and slavery for those who
|, did not agree with them. The line q
I demarkation is not now necessarily ;
/ party line. The man who believes In
/ herently ia his fellow man, who think
J with Abraham Lincoln, that God neve'
I made a man good enough TO be an
. other mans master without that man
. consent, who puts his trust, not In tn
. passionate opinion OF the public, bu
i rather In the calm and deliberate juds
> ment Of his fellow citizens, who bt
d ~lieves In local self-government. VIII
thinks that as little should be cede
away from the individual citizen as /
q necessary for the public good, VIII
" thinks that what the township ca
n look after II should look after: wha
h the county can look after, II shoul
O. look after; what the state can loo
\. after. II should look after; who b.
Is lieves that We are a people living al
10 der a written constitution; that tn
o constitution has provided for three G
y ordnstA branches of EeysrlReRti IN
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-06-05
Hon. Thomas R. Marshall
Sounds the Slogan OF the
Coming Campaign.
AN ARGUMENT TOTRE VOTERS
Clear. Reasonable and Logical Pres
entation OF Democratic Principles
as Applicable TO Indiana.

WHY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
SHOULD BE RETURNED
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-06-05

though in tho final analysis he may
have no right to enforce his views.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1908-02-05
FLAG SOLD FOR s4.2so.
While Bugle Used at Balaklava Brings
the Sum Of $500.

London.-The flag of the American
nlan-of-war Chesapeake and "Balak.
lava bugle." two OF the most valuable
war relics OF a collection of antlqui
ties that belonged to the late T. G..
Middlebrook, were secured on Thurs
day at the auction sale OF the collec.
ton for American buyers. The Chesa
peake flag was captured in the fight
with the British ship Shannon in 1913,
and there was good bidding for the
faded and torn piece of bunting, the
authenticity of which is vouched foI
In written history OF ownership
since Midshipman Grundy of the royal
navy came into possession of the
trophy nearly a century ago. The flag
was sold for $4.250 TO a London arr
dealer, who also purchased the buglt
for $500. less than half what Mr.. Mid
dlebrook paid for 1t ten years ago. L
was upon this instrument that the or.
der of the light brigade to- charge at
the battle OF Balaklava was sounded
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1908-02-05
APPLAUD SPECIAL MESSAGE
IRRESPECTIVE Of PATTY
Presidents Vigorous DenInclation Of
wrong-doers Receives Apprbval Of
Members Of Congress.

Washington.--The special message
OF the president to congress on the
subject Of the employers liability act
and injunctions In labor cases was
presented In the senate few minutes
after IL o'clock on Friday. When Mr.
Latta. assistant secretary to the presi
dent, entered the chamber there was
but handful Of senators present. The
vice president at once tore open the
big envelope containing the message
and handed II to the assistant secre-
tary OF the senate, who Immediately
began its reading Printed copies OF
the message we're delivered by Mr..
Latta and we're distributed to the sen.
ators.
On the conclusion OF the reading OF
the message Senator Davis of Arkan.
sas promptly moved that 10000 copies
Of the message be printed as a public
document.
AS the reading OF the message pro-
crossed in the house numerous mem.
Most unusual" This is red hot" etc.
The presidents vigorous denuncia.
ton OF wrong-doers was greeted with
loud applause, as was his defense OF
federal judges who punish offenders
for violations OF the law.
The frequency of the applause in.
creased as the reading proceeded. Tho
hum of conversation over the message
subsidized and the members followed
every word. But the climax came
when the reading was concluded.
Without regard to party, the mem.
beers loudly applauded, cheered,
thumped their desks and gave other
evidences of their approval of the doc.
ument After a moments silence the
applause broke out again, several mem.
bers, intending Democrats. arising from
their seats and clapplng their hands.
The message then, on motion of Mr..
Payne of New York, was referred to
the committee ON the state OF the
Union.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1908-02-05
FROM THE TOMBS
To AN ASYLUM
Harry Thaw Escapes Death Penalty
for Killing White, Only to be
Sent to Mad House.
After twenty-five Hours DeIIbera.
tion, Jury Declares Harry Thaw
Not Guilty Of Murder Because
Of Insanity at Time Fatal
Shots Were Fired.

New York.-Adjudged not guilty OF
the murder OF Stanford White by rea.
son OF insanity at the time the fatal
shots we're fired, Harry Kendall Thaw
on Saturday was held by the court to
be a dangerous lunattc and was or.
dered confined in the state hospital
for the criminal insane at Mattea.
wan.
II was quick transition from the
dlngy little cell in the Tombs which
had been the young mans home for
more than eighteen months to the
white.bedded wards of the big asylum.
The verdict came after twenty-five
hours of waiting. and when everyone
connected with the case had aband.
oned all hope of an agreement ever
being reached in this or any other
trial.
Four hours after the foreman's lips
had framed the words Not guilty."
with the accompanying insanity
clause. Thaw, protesting that he was
sane, was on his way to Matteawan.
n httio dAbci niBnlidil ne 0du Deen
received in the institution under com
mitment papers which directed his
detention until discharged by due
course of law"
On his way to Matteawan, Thaw
dictated the following authorized
statement to a representative OF the
Associated Press:
Il am perfectly sane now. but I am
going to Matteawan on the advice OF
my counsel, who thought 1t unwise
to sue for a write of habeas corpus
at this time. Counsel will proceed
In the matter of my release Just as
soon as they can get together tie
proofs they will present that | am
at present sane. / am confident that
my stay at Matteawan will be for a
short period of time only"
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw and Josiah Thaw
we're the only members of the pris-
oner's family in court when the verdict
was announced. The young woman
thanked individually each member OF
.he jury and followed Mr.. Littleton's
example In shaking hands with them.
All OF the defendants counsel were
elated with the verdict and declared
L was just what they had hoped for.
District Attorney Jerome was almost
As well pleased himself.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1908-02-05
Rattle for a Baby.

Minneapolis. Minn.-Incensed at
what they term an Insult to mother
hood" number of women in Mime
apolis are making an effort to compel
the manager Of local theater to de-
sist from his announced plan or CIV
ing chances on slx-weeks-old child
to all women who attend a certain
matinee performance, and they threat
en- to secure an injunction to prevent
II. The theatre management says II
is a legitimate advertising scheme.
The baby has been provided and. II
nothing happens to prevent. the hui
man lottery will continue as outlined.
the child going to the holder Of the
lucky number