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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

Frank Sales and Charley Wells each
bought one of the sets Of our swell
harness. Take a peep at them and then
wonder; only $45. Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

All the ladies are contemplating at
tending Thompson & Warmers big mil
linery opening Thursday. Friday and
Saturday of this week. 1t is the only
real millinery opening held in Leon this
spring, SO don't fail to be on hand early
and see the many beautiful new hats
before the assortment is broken.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

Mrs. A. j. Allen was called to Abba
Sunday to attend the funeral of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Nose Edwards, who
was killed last week in runaway ac-
dident at San Antonio. Texas, where she
was spending the winter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

We wish to thank the many kind
friends for their extreme kindness, help
and sympathy through the sickness and
death of our father.
ELLA PRESTON,
EMILY DANFoRTH,
PEARL HALyERSoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

Don't buy new spring hat until you
take look at the beautiful new styles
which Mrs. Lucy Ray is showing at her
millinery emporium. New pattern hats
arriving each week. See the best and
get her prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

Orders taken. lessons given. Call at
Mrs. Win Cash's residence. 30-1t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

There was time when there was
gold in Klondyke. There is also gold in
the Klondyke incubator when in the
hands of the poultryman. Come in and
let us explain them to you. We can
save you money if ycu will give us a
chance. 30-1t VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

e. Buell. and Matt Porter, both of
Decatur, each bought span of the
Bowsher & Hoffman mules last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

LOST "A thimble off bike buggy wheel,
between the residence of G. M. Axes
and A. E. Ellis farm southwest of Leon.
Finder please notify @. M. Axes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19
~ Your Reporter will
{lES>be stopped April l,

you one year more in that date The
Postmaster General has ordered the ruling enforced
that date The publisher has option in the matter
don't blame If you haven't the money will take
your note. Don't compel us to stop your paper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject to
the decision of the voters the democratic primary
June g. 1908, c. f. WooD
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

Fred & Edds Comedians opened a
three night engagement at the opera
house Monday night to splendid house,
presenting "On the Suwanee River" and
the large audience was we'll pleased
with their efforts. The entire company
is composed of artists of more than
usual ability and there Is not weak
mt mber in the entire company. While
they are playing at popular low prices
the company is much better than many
of the one night attractions which play
at higher prices. Tuesday evening they
presented "'The Hand of Man" and this
Wednesday, evening they present 1.-THE
Moonshiner's Daughter" 1t being thier
last appearance here they should be
greeted with a packed house, for they
can surely please the theatre goers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

hereby announce myself candidate for thu
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject tt
the decision of the voters the democratic primary
June 2, 1905 A. NJ. PRYOR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19
For Clerk.

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of clerk of the district of Decatur
county, subject to the decision of the the
democratic primary, June 9, 1908.
+ T.,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19

hereby announce myself a candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject
the decision of the voters at the democratic primary
June g. l908 A. j. FULTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19
For Sheriff..

hereby announce myself candidate for the
nomination of sheriff of Decatur county, subject to
the decision of the voters the democratic primary
June g. 1908. w. H. LLOYD
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-03-19
A ANNOUNCEMENTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

E. j. Sankey will be candidate for the office of
representative of Decatur county, Iowa. in the
legislature subject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the primary election June g. l908
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
FTRENdEN ARE RECOVERING.
Lloyd Davis Was Most Severely Hurt
at Rock Island Fire

Ihe hremen injured in the Rock
Island depot fire Saturday morning are
recovering about as rapidly as could
be expected
Lloyd Davis, colored, fireman at No.
8 nre station who had his right leg
oroken above the knee is at Keith
hospital. One side is also badly
bruised. Davis was thrown down sew
of air.
Captain A. NJ. Robinson of No. 2
nre station, is confined 70 his home,
1883 Van Buren, street He had his
race laid open by piece of tile which
1eu from the roof of the depot There
seems to be some evidences of blood
poisoning.
Clifton Meaux, pipeman, at No. 3
nre station, who became sick from
lnnahng smoke, is confined to his bed
with what has been threatening to be
pneumonia.
chief G. Q. Wilmarth who sustained
a pad cut on the wrist though suffer
ing some pain and inconvenience as the
result of his injury. is attending to
his usual duties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
MAKES BAD SHOWING.
Deaths Exceed Births in Topeka Ac-
cOrding to Records.

More deaths and ninety less births
in Topeka during 1907 than in 1905
says the annual report of the city
board Of health which was completed
this morning.
However the board states that in
reality the births have been on an in
crease and that the failure of physi-
clans to report births is the real occa-
sion for this alarming news.
During the year just closed there
were $40 deaths and 430 births, while
the year before that the deaths were
500 and the births were $40.
Railroad accidents contributed by
far the heaviest toward the accidental
mortality records and in Topeka they
seem to be increasing at an alarming
extent Twenty people met
their death during 1907 from this one
cause alone while the twelve months
before there were but eleven.
The deaths due to outside causes
which include accidents, murder and
suicide totalled in all 70 or about an
average of for every month in the
year. Six ended their troubles by
committing suicide, two found death
through homicide, two by gunshot
wounds, four by fractures, five by
burns, one by poison and other causes
added eleven more. The total in
1906, 3S. Of the diseases, organic
heart trouble seems to be the most
potent claiming 65 victims as against
~ last year, 46 victims of tuberculosis
of the lungs. meningitis in its various
forms, %. All of these snow increases
over 1906. The other diseases which
played an important part are: Pneu-
monia, 81; peritonitis, 1 8; stomach, %;
Brights disease, 16; dropsy, Is; ty-
phoid IA; cancer, "a; paralysis with
out specific cause, 10. Old age, 40.
A residence in Topeka seems to con-
duce to longevity for 81 people who
died last year were eighty years of
age and up, ten of them being be-
between 90 and 100 years old
while one is reputed to have been ITO.
Sixty-five of the total $40 were one
year old or younger. while 354 were
from one year UP to so years of age.
FIfty-three were between so and 60,
80 were from so to 70 years of age,
while sc were between 70 and 80.
Practically the same proportion was
reported in 1906. OF the contagious
diseases. 90 cases of diphtheria were
reported, FL of smallpox. 3S of
measles, 1S chickenpox cases, rs Of
consumption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
LOST WEIGHT RECLAIMED.
Grip Left This Man With BrOkendOwn
Nerves and Weak Stomach.

Mr.. G. W. Casio. the well known
confectioner of 821, North Water
street, Decatur, Ill, is grateful to DR..
Williams Pink Pills for driving the
lingering effects of the grip from his
system. He says:
For six years I suffered with nerv-
Gus debility following an attack of the
grip. I was left very weak and run
down and felt all out of sorts. My
nerves were particularly bad and any
little trouble in my business upset me
and I could not sleep nights. At times
my stomach would gorge and become
as hard as a stone. causing intense
pains, my appetite was poor and my
liver constantly troubled me. My
weight decreased from 100 to 1875
pounds.
II took treatment with two doctors
and each pronounced my trouble a
nervous disorder but did not help me.
I then tried DR.. Williams Pink Pills
and began to get better after using a
few boxes. I gave them a thorough
trial and was cured. I gained weight
until I now weigh 1872 pounds and have
been healthy ever since. The pills are
a fine tonic and cured me after doctors
had failed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
LIVES WITH A BROKEN NECK.
Strange Case Of Young Farmer Boy
Near Benton

Wichita, Kan, Feb. "a case, which
no doubt will interest the medical fra
ternity, is presented in that of Andrew
Weingardner, a young farmer boy, 1v-
ing near Benton, who since last We'd
nesday evening has been suffering I'M
told agony from a broken neck.
The accident which befe1l young
Weingardner, occurred through fall
from a horse which he was riding at
the time. In attempting to make a
sudden turn around the corner Of lot,
in pursuit of some animals, the horse
which he was riding slipped and fell
Young Weingardner was thrown over
the animals neck, striking on his head.
Since the time of his fall he has re-
manned unconscious, never awakening
even for an instant, even at the call of
his parents and other associates in at
tempt to arouse him from his deep
stuQor.
Following a long consultation it was
decided to bring the young man to this
city. He was met at the depot by an
ambulance and removed to the st.
Francis hospital, where he was placed
under the x-ray machine. An exami-
nation under the strong rays OF the
machine proved beyond a doubt that
his neck was broken. The doctors de-
cfded that the case was hopeless and
the young man was removed to his
home near Benton last evening. Death
is expected shortly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
WASHBURN'S BIRTHDAY.
It Will Be Celebrated by a Banquet
Friday Evening.

The birthday of Washburn college is
to be celebrated Friday evening at
Music hall on Quincy street by a
''Washburn supper" at which ali old
students. alumni. friends of the college
and the students themselves will be
present 1t is expected that covers will
be laid for upwards of 200 guests. No
invitations have been issued. All peo-
pie interested in Washburn are invi-
ted.
1t Is arranged to start the supper
promptly at $50 and for convenience
of downtown people. tickets have been
placed on sale at Halls, and the price
is 90 cents. After supper, there will
be music by the glee club, and five
minute speeches by the following: For
the academy, Harold Codding; fresh
man class, Miss Helen Morrow: sopho-
more class, Ernest Titus; junior class
Osborn Larimer; senior class, Harold
Tfce; law school, J. w. Huntsbereer:
alumni. P. A. Lovewell: trustees. DR..
F. L Hayes. The faculty and the med
3cal schools will be represented. D. L
McEachron, dean of the college, will
act as POSTMASTER.
The plan is to place each of the COL
1ege classes at separate tables, the fac
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
What DIR. Williams Pink Pills Do.

DR.. Williams Pink Pills increase the
number of red corpuscles in the blood.
This is a matter of easy proof by
microscopic test. They therefore may
be said to actually make new blood.
They are the most direct cure known
for anaemia and all similar conditions.
They cure debility and most forms OF
weakness because they make it pos
sible for the nourishment taken in the
body to reach the parts that require it.
They cure Rheumatism, because rheu-
matism is caused by impure blood, and
when they replace the impure blood
with pure, the disease is eradicated-
not temporarily suppressed, but cured
to stay cured. After-effects of grip.
fevers and other wasting diseases are
best treated with these blood making
pills because after these troubles the
blood is thin, watery and impure, and
the health will not be perfectly re-
stored until the vital fluid is made pure
and rich. The pills are guaranteed to
be free from opiates or any harmful
drug and can not injure the most deli
cate system.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or will be sent postpaid,
on receipt of price, so cents per box;
six boxes for $3.50, by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady. N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
TO EXTEND BRANCH.
Santa Fe Working on Extension Into
Oklahoma

Enid, Okla. Feb. 6.-Announcement
has been made by the head officials of
the Santa Fe. Liberal & Englewood
Railroad company that active opera
tions of construction would begin in
fifteen days at Hooker, on the Rock
Island in Texas county, where the
grading outfits are now located. A
proposition was made to the town of
Hooker and Texas county to give right
of way, water supply and fifty thous-
and dollars in notes. A committee Is
at work securing the bonus and will
complete its work this week.
The road is in operation from Raton
n. NJ, east about fifty miles and the
company proposes to complete, the gap
between Hooker west to the present
terminal within six months. The
route is over an almost perfect level
country and will require but little
grading to make it ready for track
laying. A Santa Fe branch extends
west from Wichita to Englewood 120
miles which is 80 miles east of Hooker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
DOG TRAVELLED 1900 MILES.
From Montana to California Alone to
Reach His Old Home.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 6,-The
instinct of dogs which often leads
them long distances to their original
in Oakland. Sent to the western part
homes has again been fnstanced
of Montana last December, a grey
hound appeared at its old home in
Oakland much to the surprise of
Michael Ryan, it's former owner.
Ryan conducts kennels and last
December he sold two greyhounds to
a man going to Montana.
Yesterday travel-stained and foot
weary greyhound appeared at the
kennels. Ryan went out to drive 1t
away but upon seeing him the dog
gave an eager bark and leaped to well
come him.
Ryan recognized the greyhound,
which had travelled more than 1900
miles, guided entirely by an animal
instinct and again reached its home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
RHEUMATISM AND DYSPEPSIA
Resulting From an Attack of Grip
Cured by Dr. Williams Pink Pills.

Mrs. A. E. WILDER of Bergen, Gene
see county. N. Y, is an enthusiastic
advocate of DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for grips after effects. She says:
II suffered for two years with the
after-effects of the grip and was con-
fined to bed for greater port of one
year. The grip left me with rheuma-
tism in my legs from the knees down
and 1 could not walk without dartfng,
f1re-like pains. I had severe pains in
my stomach and could not retain food
My legs and feet were so swollen that
couldn't find shoes to fit me and 1
couldn't stand the least pressure or
weight on my limbs. 1 had a bad
cough, palpitation of the heart and ter
rible sick headaches. 1 was sick so
long that my husband had to give up
his work to stay at home to care for
me.
81 had been under the care of a doc
tor for a long time and was getting no
help. L had tried electricity and
massage with only temporary relief.
"Oae day my husband brought home
some of DR.. Williams Pink Pills and
wanted me to try them. At first I was
determined not to take them but con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
GRIP EVERY WINTER.
This Indiana Woman Found Relief in
DIR. Williams Pink Pills.

Mrs. Sarah Railsback of 106 South
street, Richmond, Ind, says: 81 had
attacks of grip every winter for about
ten years. 1t left me with no appetite.
was misera bic all the time and could
hardly drag myself around. I lost in
weight and was terribly run down.
was chilly and cold and ached all over.
81 was under the care of our family
doctor but got no relief until my niece
persuaded me to try DR.. Williams Pink
Pills. 1t wasn't long before 1 had an
appetite and could eat. I certainly
got better soon and DR.. Williams Pink
Pills cured me. The aches and pains
left me and I gained in weight. 1 take
the pills every spring to build up my
blood and tone my stomach. 1 always
DR.. Williams Pink Pills to
my friends and think they are grand
medicine"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
The Wife of a Polish Miner of
Leayenworth Missing.
Family Thinks She Has Me-
With Foul Play.
BURIED $1,000 is GONE
Savings Which Were Planted in
the Garden Not There.
Home Life Has Always Been of
Pleasant Nature.

HeavenWorth, Kan, Feb. 6-Mrs. John
eniishi' the wife Of a Polish miner.
mas been missing for eight DAYS and
ner husband and family who are almost
distracted, are completely at a loss to
advance even theory as to the cause
OF mode OF her disappearance.
Sne Ieft her home at Second avenue
ana Linn street at noon a week ago to
20 10 the home Of her daughter. Mrs
Joseph Gorski
According to statements of the other
members Of the family the home life
nao always been pleasant and Mrs
Ielinski had never given the slightest
lntimation of discomfort.
Inc FAMILY are inclined to believe
that she may have met with foul play
as the Zel1nskis were prosperous and
many people believed they had money
hidden around the premises.
Zelinsh turned his wages over to his
wife every payday with an injunction
to deposit them In the bank. His wife,
however, made practice of burying
the money in the garden.
At the time Of Mrs. Zelinsli's disap-
pearance the savings amounted to be-
tween $500 and $1,000, and Zelinsk de-
clares that the money is missing also.
The Zelinskis have the reputation Of
being frugal and Industrious. The faith
er and oldest son work at the coal
Inne. AT the nome. winch Is comprised
of a fve-acre tract. they kept cows and
raised hogs, chickens and a garden.
One daughter, Frances, was living at
home, and a younger boy goes to school.
Resides the home the Zelinskis own
one or two other pieces of property.
Friends Of Zelinsk1 have interested
themselves in the case, but their efforts
to locate the missing wife and mother
have proved fruftless. 1t is a. mystery
which completely baff1es a solution.
They will continue their efforts, how
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
Kansas Lincoln Day Club.

The Kansas Lincoln Day Club which
was to hold it's exercises at Representa-
tive hall. state house, has changed the
place of meeting to Metropolitan hall,
Wednesday. February IL. The commit
tee is making great preparation to make
the affair q success. Prof. William T.
Vernon, registrar of the treasury, Is
expected to be present. Rev. E. Ar
lington Wilson will deliver the princf-
pai address and Madam Cecil Watts,
formerly of this city and who has trav-
eled extensively with Black Patti, will
give a vocal solo. Jackson's Twenty
third Regiment band will furnish a
nIIr1ber of selections. The public is in
yited to attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06

Not since the grip epidemic OF 1855
20 has the dreaded influenza been S"
prevalent as now. No age or station III
life is exempt from it, nor can its at
tack be prevented with certainty 1t Is,
however, more frequent in persons Nv
ing in overcrowded and ill-ventilated
homes and in low, damp surroundings.
The best authorities give no salts
factory treatment for the acute stage
but 1t is of short duration, usually rum
ming it's course, in spite of medical
treatment in two or three days, at
most, a week or ten days. Careful
diet and a supporting or tonic treat
ment, with laxatives. if required, are
the best aids to nature during the
acute stage.
Danger During Convalescence.
For a disease of such limited dura'
ton and one which, without complica-
lions. is rarely fatal, the grip leaves its
victims more debilitated and less able
to Withstand other disorders than any
other. One of our foremost medical
writer's says: at is astonishing, the
number of people who have been Grip
pied in health for years after an at
tack 1t is a common thing to hear
people date various ailments or chronic
ill-health from an attack of influenza.
The real danger from the grip is
during convalescence, when the char
acteristic symptoms. the fever, the ca
tarrh, the head ache and the depres-
sion of spirits pass away. The grip
leaves behind it weakened vital powers,
thin blood, impaired digestion and
over-sensitive nerves-a condition that
makes the system an easy prey to
pneumonia, bronchitis, rheumatism,
nervous prostration and even consump-
ton. Too much stress can not be laid
on the Importance of strengthening the
blood and nerves during convalescence.
The story told by scores of victims
Of the grip is substantially the same.
One was tortured by terrible pains at
the base of the skull that made life
uncomfortable and that long defied the
power of medicine; another was left
tired, faint and in every way wretched
from anaemia or scantiness of blood;
another had horrible headaches, was
nervous and couldn't sleep; another
was left with weak lungs, difficulty in
breathing and acute neuralgia. In
every case relief was sought in vain
until the great blood-builder and nerve
tonic, DR.. Williams Pink Pills, was
used. This remedy is justly regarded
as peculiarly adapted to build up stab
health after siege of grip. For quick
ness of action, nothing is known that
will approach 1t, but it is also without
equal for thoroughness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
RAIN QUENCHED THE FIRE.
Several Miles of Prairie Burned Over
in Western Kansas First.

Garden City, Kan. Feb. "a semi
circular tract five miles in diameter in
the territory between Holly, Col, and
Coolidge, Kan, was burned Off by a
prairie fire Tuesday. The flames were
started from a fire set to burn some
weeds near farmhouse, one mile north
of Holly. A terrific wind which came
up a few minutes after the fire was
started famed the flames, sweeping
them beyond control. They had spread
in a semi circular direction for a dis
lance Of five miles when a heavy rain
came up and extinguished them.
No houses were destroyed as fire
guards were quickly established around
those in the burned district before the
flames reached them. The only loss was
to crops in the fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06

New York, Feb. Conrad Skar-
stedt, a prominent Swedish horti-
culturist, is in New York. having come
from Sweden with the object of at
tempting to introduce into America
the Lgnon berry, which is similar
to the American cranberry. The
berry is one of the popular fruits
Of Sweden and Mr.. Skarstedt believes
that 1t will prove no less popular in.
America. II he is successful in In
PRODUCING it he will promote farms
for its culture and factories for pre-
pairing 1t for market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-02-06
NEW SLEEPING CARS.
Will Be Used by Santa Fe Road Be
tween Kansas City and Chicago.

Official announcement has been
made by the passenger department of
the Santa Fe to the effect that new ten
section sleeDers and observation cars
tween Kansas City and Chicago be-
ginning with today The new cars will
contain ten sections instead of twelve
as the old cars did and in addition will
be roomier and more comfortable in
every way. There will be no expense
spared in order to get the cars equip
ped with all the late devices which add
to the comfort of all the passengers.