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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Good Hope.

Mr.. Elba Wells, of Grand River, spent
Thursday night and Friday with his sis.
ter, Mrs. George McGahuey and family
Holger NicoIene, Ella Rasmussen
and Nellie Wise spent Sunday evening
with Lloyd and Earl Barger.
Mr.. Guy Smith, of New Virginia, spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Z. A
Imhoff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Redman, and sor
Elba, spent Sunday with James Downey
and family.
Mr.. Mart Smith and family are visit.
ing with the formers sister, Mrs. Ed
McGahuey and family this week.
Mrs. II. r. Sanger, Mrs. Harry Lyman
and daughter Catharine, of Washington
Kas., are visiting with W. H. Wise and
family this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Fierce returned tc
their home in Van Vert Monday after
few days visit with their daughters
Mrs. James Downey and Mrs. Lew
Thompson.
Misses Dale and Grace Wise called on
Miss Villain Barger Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wise and sons
Forrest and Frank, spent Sunday eve
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Rasmus-
sen.
Mrs. Clyde Stevens spent several
days last week with her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Lewis CARRIER, of near Crown
George and Esther McGahuey spent
Friday with w. II. Wise and family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Tuskeego.

Several from these parts attended the
Harvest Home festival at Lamont Thurs
day and Friday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Wise attended the
festival at Lamont Friday and spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with the latter's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Wion on Sweet
Creek.
There was services at both churches
Sunday night with a very small atten-
dance.
Mrs. Bill Payton, and son, of Mt. Ayr,
called on Mrs. w. G. Wise Monday.
Mr.. Alvin Miller, of Decatur City,
John and Jesse Ashburn, Isaac Payton,
Chas. Piercy, Thos. Gaines, Will Wion
and John Since were Tuskeego callers
Monday.
Sam Bennett and family are moving
to a farm near Kellerton this week.
Miss Rabidou returned to her duties
as teacher after spending Saturday and
Sunday at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
r. F. D. No. 8.

J. w. Ray returned to Des Moines
Monday after months visit with rel
atives in Eden.
Sunday, September 18th, being w. D.
Smiths 41st birthday, his wife surprised
him by inviting about forty of his
friends to dinner, and all enjoyed them
selves in great shape.
Mrs. Suel Shaw and children, of Des
Moines are visiting at the home of her
mother, Mrs. A. Fulton.
Emmett Gore has bought the Will
Woods forty acres and gets possession
March 1.
While Hoover and Manchester were
threshing on the Forbes farm near
Blockley piece of sheet iron was run
through the machine. 1t is supposed
some fellow hid it in a sheaf of grain
for some imaginary wrong, but luckil /;
no great damage was done.
The county candidates are beginning
to roam over the country, leaving their
cards and telling how the country will
be ruined if they are not elected to
Office. Give them all the glad hand.
Don't tell them something you are going
to do for them when you know you are
not. There is honor in politics as well
rs in horse trading.
Last Wednesday evening as David
Smith was unhitching his team the
horses became scared and ran the wagon
over him, severely bruising him up. He
is slowly recovering, doctor from Leon
having been called to attend him.
Lawson NcKern returned last Thurs.
day from the west part of the state
where he has been travelling for his
health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
r. F. D. No. 2

Mrs. Julia Griffin who is still very
sick went to Leon Monday where she
will take treatments of DR.. Woodman-
see.
]. L. McCutchan of Bellield, North
Dakota, visited friends in this vicinity
the past week.
l. e. Evans and daughter, Olive were
Sunday visitors at Evan Evans.
j. o. Garner and wife were Leon
callers Friday.
Stella fuller spent one day last week
at e. Gammons.
Frank Hickman and wife called at
7. ]. Griffin's Sunday.
Frank Hickman and wife spent one
evening last week at Frank Chastain's.
Mrs. Jane Lille spent one day last
week with her mother Mrs. Finch.
Fannie Cannon and Stella fuller had
business at Leon Thursday.
Dan Griffin and wife spent one day
last week with her parents.
Clabe Cannon and wife of Mt. Ayr,
are visiting at the home of his uncle,
Eugene Cannon.
Gene Tu.ler returned to his work
Monday.
Relatives from Okla, are visiting at
the Evan Evans home.
Several from this vicinity attended
the sale at Merit Cozads Thursday and
at W. S. Clark's Tuesday.
Stella fuller is staying at Joe Dob
sons this week.
Miss Julia Evans was Leon caller
one day last week.
Fannie Cannon is staying with Mrs.
Bird Cozad this week.
Wayne Cannon and wife spent one
day last week at T. ]. Griffin's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
BloCkley.

Geo. Stephens had business at the
county seat Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Hatfield, and Miss
Matte, were passengers for Leon from
Blockley Monday.
Geo. Stephens had business at Pleas.
anton Monday.
Miss Gertie McNelly has company
visiting her from st. Joe at this writing
Mr.. Harley Ellis and Miss Stella
Fuller attended the ball game at Davis
City Sunday evening.
Charley and Bert Dobson and Irwin
Goodman attended the ball game at
Davis City Sunday.
Those visiting at Joe Dobsons Sunday
were: Aaron Goodman and family, OF
north of Leon, Miss Nora Dobson, Mr.,
John Weidner and wife, Harley Ellis,
Miss Sarah Truitt and nephew, Otto
Stephens.
Jacob Butts is helping Chas. Hatfield
with his work.
Chas. Hatfield and family visited at
Glib Johnsons Sunday.
Thomas Truitt visited his sister, Mrs,
Geo. Stephens Sunday.
Bert Dobson, our young stock buyer,
attended the sale at Chas. Sutherlands
and bought head of calves.
Joe Barlean has traded his farm for
an automobile.
The Davis City team played Terre
Haute at Davis City Sunday. Score 4
to in favor of Terre Haute.
Mrs. Joe Dobson, and son Charley and
daughter Nora, visited at Lewis Dob
sons near Lineville Saturday.
Joe Barlean and best girl we're trying
the good roads Sunday in his new auto.
Mrs. Joe Dobson, and daughter Nora,
visited relatives and friends at Decatur
City a few days last week.
Fred Jones made his regular call at
Geo. Stephens Sunday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Garden Grove.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Snyder entertain
ed the Country Culture Club and friends
very delightfully."- Friday evening, a fine
program and literary and musical an
excellent supper and pleasant social
hour were features of the gathering.
Garden Grove people are pleased to
learn that Rev. j. W. Goodsell has been
returned to his work as pastor of the
M. K. Church here. He is doing good
work.
Miss Clever of Humeston was the
guest of her friend, Mrs. Eveland few
days the past week.
A jolly crowd of girls enjoyed a fine
picnic dinner in the park Saturday.
Those in the party were: Mrs. Lottie
Wells, Eva Jennings, Coral Sanford
Lena Boyce, Laura and Bertha Aten
Bess Dilsaver, Anna Hoadley and Miss
finch of Humeston.
last Wednesday for Shenandoah where
they will make short visit.
Miss Zilpha Monroe who teaches at
Leroy, visited Saturday with Leon
friends.
Mrs. l. N. Beavers and daughter, Cora
went to Charlton Friday to visit friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner of Marengc
came Friday to the ]. E. Vail home.
A. w. Stearns came from Russell
Saturday.
Sam Baker and wife Of Valley juno
tion came Wednesday to visit relatives
81. T. Stroll and son, Will returned
from Des Moines Thursday.
Ed Frazier and wife returned tt
Council Bluffs Friday.
Miss Ethel Dickey of Des Moines
came Friday to the R. J. Patterson
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Hitchcock o
Beaver county, Okla, came Friday tt
visit Mrs. Mary NcCleary.
D. Hunt and wife of Waiser, Idaho
and Mrs. Adelia Cushing of Payton
Neb., are guests of their sister, Mrs
Robertson.
Miss Farnsworth returned to Leol
Friday.
Harry Shelter went to Leon Friday OF
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. N. Roberts cam,
from Ackworth Friday to visit.
Mrs. VIM. Taylor went to Indie mol;
Saturday to visit relatives.
G. E. Wood of Weldon was in tow
Saturday.
Mrs. Hinchlif and daughter, Mabel o
Humeston visited Saturday at tn,
Dilsaver home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
R. F. d. No. S.

Billie Evans called on Ward Rosen
grant Sunday afternoon.
Joseph Trisler spent Saturday nigh,
and Sunday at the S. D. Miller home.
Reynolds school began Sept. IA, Miss
Mary Bruce as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Miller and sons
Rush and Robbie spent Saturday night
with Mrs. Ed. Beers of Decatur City.
Floyd Gates was a Leon caller Satur.
day.
Mrs. J. G. Hull called on Mrs. D. S
Miller Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Carrie Evans called on Mrs
Nella Tharp one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Weekley are visiting
her sister, Mrs. q. Merriman.
Mrs. Harvey Briley called on Mrs
Geo. Rosengrant one day last week.
Mrs. S. D. Miller called on Mrs. Will
Metz Tuesday Of last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Van Vert.

The people of Van Vert were again
called out to respond to the fire alarm
last Monday morning about 1880.
About 1890 Sunday evening fire was
first discovered in Miss Ida Downeys
restaurant but owing to promptness this
fire was put out. When again Monday
morning fire was discovered, the entire
business block south of the railroad was
destroyed. Eight business buildings
formed this block. The fire was dis
covered this time by Mrs. j. X. Stickler
who had living rooms at the back part
of her store. In short time the entire
town was upon the scene. A. j. Owens
was able to save everything out of his
barber shop and his building was insur-
ed, but the building which adjoined this
was owned by him also. The insurance
had run out two days proceeding. Out
Of Hedricks blacksmith shop nothing
was saved and nothing is known about
the insurance as he was away. w. E.
Wheeler's barber shop was next and one
chair and the cash register was saved.
The building and contents held insur-
ance. Miss Ida Downey's restaurant was
next and nothing was saved. She held
$3.50 insurance on stock and the build
ing belonged to A. l.. Bedding who held
insurance. The post office was next out
of which nearly everything was saved.
Next came j. K. Stickler's store, all the
household goods and most of the store
goods were saved. Their stock and
building were insured and over this
store was the Odd Fellows hall out of
which nearly everything was saved. 1t
was with difficulty that the people kept
J. T. Thompson's house from burning.
Their household goods were all moved
out but the house was saved. The I'M
fortunate ones are busy moving their
goods into vacant buildings and will
have to wait until the insurance men
come before anything else can be done.
| Mrs. +. r. Porter went to Des Moines
Saturday for visit with her son, Frank
Porter and family.
Misses Fay Myers and Celia Thomp-
son visited friends in Osceola last
week.
Messrs. Erb Shuts and Morey of We'll
don, were in town Sunday evening.
Two ball games took place here Sun
day afternoon, Van Vert and Decatur
and Van Vert won the game; Leslie and
Decatur and Leslie won the game, De-
catur losing both games.
Miss Mary Rhodes was in Osceola
Sunday.
Mrs. Media Robinson returned Satur-
day to her home at Aurora, Illinois.
Three arrests were made Monday for
drunkenness.
Miss Athal Knight spent Saturday
| and Sunday with Mrs. Lulu Pierce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
. Sweet Creek.

Quite number from these parts
were Lamont callers Friday.
Dollie Davis and Lue Wiley called at
the home of their uncle, Will Rhoades
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Wise visited Sat
urday and Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wion.
Phil Smith had horse to fall on him
one day last week and was hurt quite
badly.
Hazel Stewart visited with Pearl
and Daisy Hull Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Eva Wise and Myrtle Wion
called on Mrs. A. E. Stewart Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Ed Fest and children called al
Geo. Smiths Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Stewart had bust
ness in Lamont Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Pleasant Valley

There was church at Jack Oak Sun
day by the new preacher.
Mrs. Thoms. Roberts and daughter
Blanche were Leon callers Saturday
Mrs. Geo. Virden and children were
visiting at Adam Zikas Sunday.
Fred Zika returned back to his work
near Garden Grove Sunday after visit
ing with his parents a few days.
Ernest Wilson went to Centerville
last week where he received telegram
that his wife was quite sick.
Mrs. Zika and daughter, Daisy were
visiting at Mrs. Virdens one evening
last week.
Clare Williams and Goldie Sly were
out buggy riding Sunday evening.
Iona Sly, Alta Martin and Wilma
Beasley were visiting at Charley Mill
sap's Sunday.
William Bruner and family were visit
ing at Charley Tenney's Sunday.
Fred Millsap and wife were visiting
with the Nillsap brothers Sunday.
Luther Sutherlin was visiting with
Rollie Virden Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Grand River.

DIR. Wards next dates at Grand River
are September 14th to 10Th.
A. j. Edwards, of Diagonal, was in
town on business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. FL. Davis returned
Tuesday from Estherville where they
visited their daughter, Mrs. w. l.. King
man. They also spent several days at
the lakes and had most delightful va
cation.
Boyd Gale went to Des Moines We'd
nesday on business.
MIR. and Mrs. e. l.. Bell returned Tues
day from months visit with relatives
Mrs. Bell was with her sister, Mrs. Geo
Bradshaw, of DENLY, South Dakota. Mr.
Bell went to northern Minnesota, and
spent the time fishing. He was also at
Hibbing, Mimi, near the forest fires
which occurred there.
r. NJ. Bone and wife left Tuesday for
Beloit, Kan, where they will visit Mrs
Bones grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Morris.
Luke Conwell and Sam Covington de.
livered horses to Van Vert Saturday
returning OH the train at o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Brennaman, Mrs
Blair Brennaman and Mertie Edwards
were in Leon Saturday.
James Oliver, formerly of this place
who now lives in Kansas visited with his
sister, Mrs. Ed Bell part of last week
Staff Fullerton was called to st. Joe
| by telegram Saturday announcing the
serious illness of his son in hospital al
that place.
Rae Bodley, of Independence, was the
guest Of Miss Florence Brennaman over
Sunday.
Mrs. Byron Maytum and children, O
Jamison, are visiting Mrs. Maytum'.
mother, Mrs. Mary Combs
| Jno. West returned Friday from Wv
oming where he has been for the pas
year.
The Misses Smith, of Kellerton, were
the guests of Mrs. j. P. Daughton Satur
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Wright and Mr.
Craig, of Leon, came over in their autt
Sunday and spent the day with the Ack
erley family. Mr.. Ackeriey came from
Leon with them and remained unit
Monday.
Mr.. ]. W. Robinson returned Saturda,
from visit with relatives at Abba.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
A Sure-enough Knocker.

j. G. Goodwin, of ReidsvilIe, N. c.,
says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a
sure-enough knocker for ulcers. A bad
one come on my leg last summer, but
that wonderful salve knocked it out in
few rounds. Not even scar remained"
Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns, etc.
Zoe. at L. p. Van WerdeDs drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24

Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from it's
use for coughs, colds and lung trouble.
This is because the genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar in the yellow package
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. Guard your health by refusing
any but the genuine. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24

If you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulates will pre-
vent constipation. They induce mild,
easy, healthful action of the bowels
without gripping. Ask your druggist
for them, 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Bur Oak Ridge.
No rain and plenty of dust.

No rain and plenty of dust.
MIR. and Mrs. Watson were pleasant
visitors at Chas. Chastain's Sunday.
Doll Johnson and wife came up from
Pleasanton for few days visit with his
brothers, John and Will.
Walter Briner has traded his farm for
stock of goods at Akron, Mo-, and will
remove the goods to Van Vert and will
also move his family there. MIR. Briner
and family have only been residents in
this vicinity since March but have made
many warm friends and everyone re-
grets to lose them, but what is our loss
will be Van Wert's gain.
A. j. Rumley and wife we're Sunday
visitors at Clarence Rumley's.
Miss Maude Adams assisted Mrs,
Chas. Chastain with her household
duties few days last week. Mrs.
Chastain and baby were both on the
sick list.
Miss Vena Parsons, of Grand River, is
visiting friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. Barry is making some improve
ments to their new home.
Bryson Bros. visited John McCalla
Sunday.
Mrs. Eliza Briner and children came
down from Weldon Saturday for a few
days visit with her sister, Mrs. Walter
Briner.
Mrs. Flo Smith came over to visit rel
atives and friends on Eden Prairie.
Several from this vicinity attended
church services at West Eden Sunday
night.
Mrs. McCalla and daughter Belle,
were Sunday visitors at L. EdgiDgton's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24

Men always love to see a girl
With a dandy clear complexion.
Rocky Mountain Teas the stuff
That gives it to perfection.
W. G. Stempel & Co
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords I'M,
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and if taken in time will
effect cure. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24
Tone BROS SpIClrx
CANNON BRAND

Their high quality begins with
the soil itself they are specially
selected by experts and come from
the growing centers; ground and
sealed with exacting care.
Best in flavor, highest in purity,
greatest in strength still in fault
less condition, they come to you
protected by the air-tight pack
age, preserving intact the fine
favoring properties bulk spices
lack. Always uniform try one
you'll use all.
Grocers-10 Cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24

Stops earache in two minutes; tooth
ache or pain of burn or scald in five
minutes: hoarseness, one hour, muscle
ache, two hours; sore throat, twelve
hours-Dr. Thomas Electric Oil,
monarch over pain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24

Itch cured in 80 minutes by woolford's Sanitary
Lotion: Never fails. Sold by ". A. AlexandeE
Druggist
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-24

The most reliable system renovator;
restore vitality, regulates the kidneys
and system. Recommended by your
druggist as the best. Such is Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets. W. G. Stempel & Co.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-01-15
WIDE TIRED WAGONS.

The next legislature OF washington
will be requested by the washington
Good Roads Association to pass law
compelling the use of tires of not less
than three inches in width on all
wagons carrying a ton or more. Inc
use of wide-tired wagons for heaVy
hauling has proved very beneficial IN
manv localities and to many SOIL con-
ditions of public highways. Michigan
had a law that allowed certain rebates
for tires above specified widths, ana
much benefit resulted from their use:
The most serious drawbacks occurred
where the majority continued the use
of their narrower tires, ruttlng the
highways, and when in clayey SOILS
the wide tires loaded heavily in freez-
ing weather. Many farmers secured
wheels with wide tires for use on the
farms. The law was repealed and dis
placed by the later one establishing
state highway department, looking to
the combination of state and local
work in the construction OF highways
as well as to being prepared to receive
aid from national sources when grant
ed. On roads where the use OF wide
tires is general it is possible to haul
heavier loads as well as to ride In
greater comfort
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-01-15
NEW ROAD LAW DEFECTIVE.

The new state road law passed .by
the Legislature, which allows "a Road
Supervisors to a county, instead of
three, and which permits Good Roads
Associations to nominate Supervisors,
is probably invalid, being full of err
rors. The bill was originally intro
duced by Representative Fancher, of
Spokane, but was torn all to pieces
before being passed. 1t was to take
effect the first Monday in this month.
Attention of the Encouragement has
been called to the fact that while the
title refers to amending certain sec
tons and repeating other parts of the
old law, the body of the act repeats
different sections and amends those
the title says are to be repealed.
In answer the attorney general has
written to Sam B. Hill prosecuting
attorney at Waterville, that although
the title to the new road law (chap-
ter "a, laws of 1900 says one thing
and the body of the act says another,
the act may be considered valid as an
Independent act, not as an amendatory
one. and therefore since the first of
this year the number of road super
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-01-15
GOOD ROADS WORK.

New York state appropriated 3D.
100000 last year out OF money real
lied from the sale of an issue OF S5O,-
100000 worth of bonds authorized by
an amendment to the state cOnstitu-
ton For this good road construction
the state pays one-half the cost, the
counties 35 per cent, and the town.
ship or property owners Is per cent.
The bonds run for fifty years and pay
80 per cent. interest. An annual tax
of O055 mill upon each dollars worth
of property for every million dollars
worth of bonds outstanding is provid-
ed to pay the interest and create
sinking fund with which to redeem
one-half of the bonds. The rest of the
bonds are to be paid in fifty equal an
nual installments by the county and
townships wherein the proceeds have
been applied to the Improvement of
highways.
Ohio State Grange favors an in
crease in the state appropriations for
good roads. Under the present law
the state pays 25 per cent, the county
so per cent. and the township 25 per
cent divided 10 per cent. to the town
ship at large and Is per cent. to abut-
ting property. The State Grange de-
sires the state to pay so per cent, the
county 80 per cent, the township 10
per cent and the abutting property 10
per cent. of the cost. More than go
counties have applied for state aid
in that state.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-01-15

In Skagit county $41,7S1.78 were eX.
pended by the county commissioners
last year for road and bridge improve
ments, besides $54,252.55 expended
locally. Many of it's highways, how
ever, are in bad condition, which is
laid to the continual hauling of milk
to the condenser and other heavy traf-
fic. During the present year the dis
tricts will have SAP ,12799 and the gem
eral fund will have $37,395. There is,
however, an over draft on the fund Of
a considerable sum.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-01-15

The State Highway Commissioner
is preparing to begin the construction
of a macadamized road between FL
lensburg and Thorp in the spring. One
mile will be built at first, while esti-
mates and surveys of the entire line
are in preparation.