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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20

With his parents, DR.. j. r. and Mrs.
Amanda McClelland, he came to Leon
when he was only five years of age, and
with temporary absence of a few
years at Atchison, Kan, had made his
home in this city ever since. But when
a mere boy he studied telegraphy and
held positions at Charlton, Mt. AYR and
other points. At the age Of p years in
partnership with his brother in-law, w.
?. Clark, he engaged in the grocery
business under the firm name of Clark
4 McClelland, and was prominently
identified with the business interests of
Leon from that time until his DEATH and
was prominent factor in all things
which tended to build up the business
interests Of his home town, being con-
sidered as one Of the most enterprising
businessmen, and was ever ready to in
vest his money in enterprises which
were for the good Of the town and COM
munity.
He was never married but devoted
his whole life to his beloved mother and
two sisters, and there was no family
where the brotherly love WAS stronger
manifested. his mother ard sisters be-
ing his first thought at all times and
his life was wrapped up in their well
fare.
His health began to fail about year
ago and since that time he had been
travelling over the west in search of a
climate that might be beneficial. He
spent part of last winter in Leon, leav-
ing here April 1st and going to Canada,
Montana. and Pueblo, Colorado. June
1st he went to the home of his sister,
Mrs. j. 2. Hall, in Denver, Colorado, and
the best medical attention and the de.
votion of his mother and sisters could
not restore his health and the Reaper
claimed his own.
In the death of Edgar Boil McClelland
the entire community has sustained
severe loss. Aside from his business
associates he enjoyed the warm and de-
voted friendship of many friends, and
his untimely death is deeply mourned.
His body accompanied by his aged
mother, Mrs. Amanda McClelland, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. P. Hall, Mrs. Emma Clark
and daughter Miss Eta, arrived on
August 5th, and was taken to the family
home where the funeral was held on
Thursday morning, August 9th, conduct
ed by Elder Frank Sellards, of Gravity,
Iowa, a lifetime friend. The floral offer
ings were many and beautiful, mute tes-
timonials of the love of his friends. All
business was suspended in the city dur
ing the funeral, and large concourse
of sorrowing friends followed his earth
ly remains to their final resting place in
the beautiful Leon cemetery, where the
final rites were held by the Knights of
Pythias lodge, of which he had been a
member for many years, the members Of
which attended the funeral in body.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
Senator Jameson at Davis City.

Senator w. D. Jameson, of Shepan-
doah, the democratic candidate for con-
gress in the Eighth district, spoke at
the Davis City reunion last Thursday
afternoon. 1t was old soldiers day and
he did not attempt to make political
speech, but his address was commented
upon freely as being an able one. While
at Davis City Senator Jameson had the
pleasure OF meeting many of the voters
of Decatur county and received numer-
GUS pledges of support from republicans
who are tired of the old time methods of
Col. Pete Hepburn. Senator Jameson
is great campaigner and will visit
every county in the district during the
campaign and unless the signs fail he is
going to retire Hepburn this fall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
Young Man Drowned at Kellerton.

A sad accident resulting in the death
of Thomas Scott, a young man twenty
one years of age, occurred at Kellerton
Monday afternoon. In company with
several young men and boys Scott was
swimming in Green's pond, and although
ne E.ss considered good swimmer, he
was in poor health, having heart trouble,
and all at once he cried out for help.
Before any one could reach him he had
sank in fifteen feet of water. The alarm
was at once sent to town and many peo-
pie hurried to the pond in the hope of
being of some help. Mr.. W. W. Lemmax, :,
who is visiting relatives in Leon was
among the number and he dived repeat
edly in the hope of finding the Rbody,
but it was three or four hours after the
accident occurred before the body was
recovered. sulky rake finally being
drawn through the pond and at the first
draw his body was picked up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
W. c. r. u. Convention.

The eleventh annual convention of
the W. G. T. U. of the third district
of Iowa convened at the Christian
church in this city on Tuesday for two
days session. The attendance of dele
gates from the other counties is quite
small, but more are expected to arrive
to day. President, Mrs. Mary Thomas,
OF Osceola, secretary, Miss Winnie
Hickson, Of Humeston, and treasurer,
Mrs. Cynthia Hertz, of Osceola, arrived
Tuesday, and other delegates registered
were Mrs. Pennick and Mrs. Denley, of
Osceola.
Miss Mary Barbour, of Los Angeles,
Calf, one of the national organizers, is
also here and will lecture at the Chris
tian church this Wednesday, evening.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
to hear her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
The Garden Grove Reunion.

The Garden Grove reunion will be
held on Thursday and Friday of this
week, Thursday being Taft day and Fri
day Bryan day. The speaker for Thurs
day is W. NJ. Jackson, of Bedford,
and on Friday Hon. v. R. McGinnis
of this city. On Thursday Rev. Joe
Goodsell is platform manager and G.
M. Axes marshal and on Friday Hugh
Buffum is platform manager and tB.
D. Barger marshal. They have Sc
cured number of good free attractions
and there will be base ball games each
day,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20

We desire to express our sincere ap-
probation for the sympathy shown us in
our hour of deep bereavement through
the death of our dear one Edgar B. Nc
Clelland. The kindly wishes for return
ing health which came to him 30 far
from home through hours of suffering
will always be cherished in grateful
memory. We wish to especially thank
the friends and neighbors and the
Knights of Pythias lodge, for their
many acts of kindness and beautiful
floral Offering.
MRS. AMANDA MCCLELLAND AND FAMILY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
SellerS-Smith.

Mr.. Frank W. Sellers and Miss Bell
Smith were married by Justice G. W.
Beck at his Office in this city on We'd
nesday afternoon of last week. The
groom is one of the enterprising young
farmers of Burrell township, and his
bride is we'll known young lady liv-
ing near Lamont. They have gone to
housekeeping on the John Sellers farm
southwest of Decatur City, and a host
Of friends extend congratulations and
wish them prosperous and happy life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
3rd Iowa Cavalry Reunion.

The 10Th reunion of the famous 3rd
Iowa Cavalry Volunteers will be held at
Leon on September % and "a, and secre-
tary E. ]. Sankey has mailed notices Of
the reunion to all surviving members.
Capt. ]. D. Brown of this city is presi-
dent and it is planned to give the boys
of the old 3rd one of the greatest times
they ever enjoyed when they come to
Leon next month,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
o. e. HULL.
Attention. Asthma Sufferers!

Foleys Honey and Tar will give i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers and
has cured many cases that had refused
to yield to other treatment. Foley's
Honey and Tar is the best remedy for
coughs, colds, and all throat and lung
trouble. Contains no harmful drugs.
Bell s. Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
Baptist Church.

No preaching services next Lords
day on account of the meeting of the
East Grand River Baptist Association
at Pleasant Valley church at 10 a. m.
Friday, Aug. 21st, continuing over the
23rd. Revs. Mills, Wilcox, McMasters
and other ministers and christian work.
ers are expected to be present. Come
everybody. JAS. A. ARMSTRONG,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
Edgar Bell McClelland.

Edgar Bell McClelland was born in
Decatur City, Iowa, October 10, 1860,
and died at the home OF his sister. Mrs.
]. P. Hall, in Denver, Colorado, August
3, 1908, aged AZ years, 8 months and Ia
days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20
License to Wed.
Methodist Notes.

Rev. F. P. Sigler, of the southern
California conference will preach next
Sunday. ALI other services at the
usual hour. All are cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20

FoUND-A bunch of keys which the
owner can obtain by calling at this
office and paying for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20

The oftener people are in love the
less they know what it is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-08-20

For sALE-A good Jersey COW. See
81. A. Wright. 52-2t*
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
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HHoN.tW VIM. P. HUBBARD.


The selection Of candidate for
Congress- by a general primary election
st1 the First district does away with
the usual congressional convention
and the spieechmaking and enthust.
assn incident thereto. hence we enter
the contest for Congress without the
usual tin horn procession. But that
need mot ( cause us to forget that the
First Congressional district has one Of
sthe best and strongest men in the
State ms its candidate. Ever thought
Sful; sof the wishes and needs Of his
people, always alert to every righteous
demand 4; Hon. Vim. p Hubbard holds
the coincidence of the masses to re.
smarkable degree. His strength ms n
candidate was shown in his race with
Al livery popular man two years ago
and again this year winning in both
sinstancessby very decisive. majorltias.
so long as the First district keeps Mr..
Hubbard i'm g Congress-. the whole State
4 and even the nation will have reason
sto be glad. sf Ssti
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
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SOElDRFOR TAFT.


There's nothing TO 1t but Taft In
West Virginia Wherever you CO. who.
SeYersy on talk to, the same sentiment
prevails Among the delegates here
to-day for the district convention there
stss not q single thought Of any other
man for the presidency. The big Sec
sretaryE OF War has captured West Vir-
$ginia ssbag and baggage" and the four.
teen delegates to the National conven-
stion5swill stand for him to the last.
About the only qualifications thought
necessary In candidates before to-dny's
convention We're that the applicant be
asa1loyal Republic and in favor of Taft
ifor4 President. Somehow Taft scntl-
jsment has crowded out all other can
ssda t Ito such an extent that First
district Republicans have no second
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
Only twelve more days until the
first Of May and the,, 1
Senator Meredith sounds all right
.The ciansman' Abroad.


The purpose of THE Clansmnn"
management in sending that play
abroad rnises an interesting question
as to the theatrical tastes of the diff
ferent Anglo-Snxon nations. Some
there are who predict that The Clans
man will not be understood In Eng
land. that Its burning words will fall
on cold ears: while others. equally
conversant with English conditions.
are enthusiastic in the belief that it
will appeal strongly to British play
goers. AS matter OF net nobody
can tell. until after the event, what
the verdict will be. Certainly the
reconstruction play should have q
strong sentimental appeal to English
men. Properly introduced rs the an
swer and sequel to Uncle Toms Cab
In and 1t should get favorable hear
ing and meet with success.
There seems to be little doubt that
1.-THE Clnnsmnn" should prove mon
ey-mnker in British South Africa and
Australia. Although the nlotherland
has no adequate conception. OF the ne
alive to it. and In fact face conditions
practically equivalent to those in the
United States. There has been night
TlulHb III ooulh AliISu uHu hisu III
Australia comparable to the activities
of the Ku K1ux Klan. AS an American
play, moreover. 1.-THE Clansmnn" will
be doubly welcomed in Australia. That
country. through its premier. Mr.. Dea-
kin. has just invited the American Bat
tie fleet to visit the Island Continent.
At any rate "'The Clansman's" project.
ed trip around the world Is ut lenst
an interesting experiment. Its sue
cess will tend to prove that American
trentricnl wares are good wherever
the English language Is spoken.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
Among the ED, ors
MIR. Hoffman as Delegate.

Ifa..-. VII k|SISSdkSs
Mr.. John G.. Hoffman, who recelv-
ed the unanimous endorsement
Thursday of Ohio county Republi.
cans for district delegate to the ma
tional convention Mt Chicago, may
have bit OF contest on his hands
Mt the Fairmont convention. thoug!,
no formidable opposition has develop
ed. and therefore he deserves nc-
tive support rs well as the votes OF
the Ohio county contingent.
Thre good reasons exist why Mr..
Hoffman should be chosen asa dele
gate. The first Is that he Is stall
wnrt Republican who has done we'll
for the party without expectation of
or desire for reward. The second Is
that he is strong and enthusiastic
advocate OF the candidacy of william,
II. Tnft and an ardent supporter of
the policies OF President Roosevelt.
The third Is that he is a representa-
tive manufacturer OF West Virginia.
and has BEEN foremost in the devel-
opment OF its resources.-Wheeling
News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18

b ~ o. . q . 4
TEEN 1t nm honor to have received
such large vote OF approval by sou
after having served two sessions In
the house. My vote shows majority
Of all the votes cast in the county and
] carried a majority o. the vote o.
Union, Winfield, Lincoln and Alan-
ninston district over the lowest OF
my successful competitors in this con.
test. 1 made no promises which
failed to fulfill rs best I could under
the circumstances, neither did spend
n dollar In trying to influence or cor
rupt the voters. Again thanking each
Of You for this splendid vote OF conf
lence, have the honor to remain.
Yours truly for the people.
r. E. HARR.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18

Mr.. D. s. Huffman. oneo the cleo
ton commissioners at the Fifth ward
voting place at the recent primary. de-
sires the West Vtrginian to state that
SO far MS he knows everything was
done absolutely on the square at the
election. He states that he will make
affidavit that he knows of nothing at
all irregular and he .exonerates nll the
commissioners and clerks from any
connection with the alleged frauds at
that voting place. He admits that the
returns 10 not correspond to the re-
suit as shown by the ballots. but he
says he Is unable to account for the
discrepancies. Thus the plot thIckens
and the mystery deepens. Does any
one know what happened in the Fifth?
Our columns are open for the explann-
tfon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
|Re;'d g 4 y 4; Begin
Season!

CARLISLE. Pa a pril! is th1etes
|oh Carlisle Indian school will begin the
1908 track and field season Tomorrow
with the annual q rress-country race.
Several star runners are entered 4 in
this event. which promises to be more
than usually close and exciting. Other
track and field events In which the red
skins Will compete are the relay car
nival OF the University OF Pennsyl.
vania at Philadelphia on April Is, In
terclass meet on May 2, dual meet
with Penn. State on May 8. dual meet
with Syracuse at Elmira. ". Y, on
May 10. triangular meet with Swarth.
more and Dickinson Mt Carlisle on May
%. and the intercollegiate State cham
rionship meet at Harrisburg on May
go. {ii1i5 80. St!.55 d
s. Warner. the candidates for the
various places on the track and field
team are showing up well, and some
OF them are expected to make some
phenomenal records before the season
is over. 3
For the hundred yard dash. Mount
Pleasant. the world famous quarter.
back. Is the leading candidate. rs
Rogers. last years best man. has been
graduated. The broad bumpers will
be Thomas and Mount Pleasant. At
high jumping. Thorpe. a coming Indian
star; Thomas and Exendjne will COM
pete, and at pole vaulting Mitchell.
who did well last year. will try again.
The school hos lost Nicodemus Billy.
who was successful at the hammer
throw. and there are but few men for
Warner to work on. Gardner, Afraid
of-a-Bear. Exendipe. Thomas and
Thorpe are all candidates. Schanaan.
dore. the best Indian hurtller. has also
left Carlisle, but Thorpe. who has
strength of an all round variety.
takes we'll to the hurdles. On the
half mile race list of. candidates the
names OF Two-Hearts and Black Star.
OF the old team. and several new can
,litlntes appear. Corn md Hunt. both
Of last years running team. will try
for the mile and two mile courses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
Bowling Match.

r. G. Dresbach, manager of the
Temple Bowling Alleys. has arranged
a bowling contest with Bill NTelster.
of Pittsburg, for series of fifteen
games total pins to decide the match.
The first eight games to be rolled on
the Temple Alleys in Fairmont Tues
day night. April 21st, the remaining
seven to be rolled in Pittsburg, Thurs
day night. April 23d. This match will
crente great deal OF interest as 1t is
the first one OF Its kind ever rolled
In the city. Mr.. Meister Is one OF
the best bowlers in PLttsburg and has
Won lots OF honors. While Mr.. Dres.
bach has won lots OF honors. includ-
ing the championship OF the national
bowling tournament. Game called at
1880 =. m. Tuesday night, April 21st.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
Bethany College
Lost to w. ". u.
BROOKE COUNTY coLLEGlANs AT.
NO TIME IN THE HUNT WITH
WESTl&VA uNlVERSfTT

BROOKE COUNTY coLLEGlANS AT.
NO TIME IN THE HUNT WITH
WESTi&VA. UNIVERSITY. (.
MORGANTOWN. W. Va. Anri1 IS.
The West Virginia University base
ball team defeated Bethany College
here yesterday In loosely playe,l
game by score OF 13 to 4. In the
seventh the locals. by combination
of three errors and seven hits. brought
in nine runs. Gene Curtis. formerly
with Wheeling. played second for the
visitors. Downs and Wiley carried
off the batting honors. The same
teams play again Saturday. BY in
nings
Bethany .......o1ooo3ooo-4G 5
West Va. ....o20n20900-13 1G .
Batteries Jones and Miller: Grey
son AMI Brownwell ana Mccarthy.
Struck oltt-By Jones. 4: by Greyson.
5. Buses on balls-Or Greyton. J..
Hit by pitcher-By Jones. j: by Grey
son. 3. Three base hit-Wiley. Two
bnse hits-Downs t2). Nebbinger.
I-lewelyn. Greyson. Yancy. Umpire
Sutherland. !Time-2:O0.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
sk'lss Z 2 Y II 4 . Y W

G9 The editor OF the Vest Virginlai,
has not the pleasure OF 4 a personal
acquaintance with the editor OF tho
Weston Republican,. but he appre.
ciates the following editorial from his
pen. nevertheless: 81 81 \
a "a1yron G. Tough. editor OF the Fair
mont West Virginian. got more than
two-thtrtls OF the: vote or Tucker
county for the nominate for state
Superintendent OF Schools. This
speaks well for Mr.. Tough, ns 1t ! Is
one Of the first counties to hold a
general primary for all State officers.
" Mr.. Tough Is one OF the ablest
Journalists Of the State. He never
INDUCES in iiiotic claptrap or nonsen-
sical numbering, but discusses TIL,
principles to which he adheres in a
manly and Intelligent way nntl by so
doing has gained the respect and es.
TEEN OF the better thinking public. ami
will likely be a strong factor for con-
sideration at the State convention" -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
In the
North West.
,tBy S. W. press Association


SEATTLE. Wash. April 1S.-Open-
ing contests Of the Northwestern
League will be played to-day. innu-
gurating season that promises to
be the most exciting and spectacular
In the history OF the national game.
Butte will open In this city. Aberdeen
Mt Spokane and Vancouver at Tacomn
Although three of the towns IN the
leagne are comparatively small. the
clubs have the backing Of men Of
great wealth and the class of bal!
played will probably be superior to
that In any other minor league in the
United States. The manager OF every
team has been ordered to get t0gethr-
a SOUND that will capture the r--
regardless Of expense. and the mfl1fH--
nfres ~ -" lumbar and n-'-'1" t--.e-
are heroically putting up the needful.
The Northwestern League has been
In existence for two glorious yerrs
and was founded as rival to tho
Pacific Coast League. of which Snrt''a
and Tncomn were formerly members.
Owing to dissatisfaction with the ar.
rangements with the California cities.
the Northwestern League broke into
the game and its existence has been
more than justified by subsequent
GtEHhS. l$AaL tHl koGHLllt "ltlltpSCiI
the fastest and snnppfest baseball that
has ever ben played west of the
Rockies. and the prospects for the sea-
son just opening are even better
Aberdeen won the pcnnant last sea-
son. Aberdeen Is a samwill and tide
water town Of about $1,000. The MIL
lionaire lllmbermen backed the team
and engaged bunch of former big
lenguers That had everything their
own way from start to finish.
This year, however. Aberdeen is go.
Ing to have some har,l shedding. The
big cities do not like the idea of the
snwslust outfit standing ut the head
and there will be some bowling If the
arrangements do not trim some of the
pomposity out OF the lunberjacks.
Vancouver. which finished last. Is
now in the hands of n hustling crowd.
and the Canadians. who like baseball
fully MS we'll as their cousins on this
side. can make 1t decidedly interesting
for the manager If this team does not
stay with the bunch. The Canadian
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
Peoples Forum
A Card.

To the Republicans Of Marion county:
take this method OF expressing my
thanks to my Republican friends who
tonored me with their votes and In.
fluence in tho late primary election
and I wish to say to them that es-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
i team is heavily. backed by wealthy

IIIEII. -lT-|- . ~ y n Z 10 49, .
Then there is the .Amalgamated Con-
jingles the gold OF the system"
They want to win.i and Russ Hall, tho
manager. IS said to have received or
ders to finish on top OF. jump into the
deepest mine.
Thus, with the three teams In the
smaller cities backed by the gold of
lumber and mining kings. the three
lErser cities are going to have some
tall work cut for, them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
FLOUR THIEVES ARE Partial.

KINGSTON. n. Y. April 1s.-The
Partially of burglars TO his flour
stock is beginning to interest Ram
son the grocer at Westcamp. N. Y.
A few nights ago his grocery was
entered by thieves fur the fourth time
this winter. This time as on the
three former occasions the burglars
departed heavily loaded with Gold
Medal Flour. No money was taken.
and the till had apparently not been
touched. Flour OF one particular brand
seemed to be the only object.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
Each Gets Half.

Swfsller and Scherr have each
seventeen delegates from Harrison
county. notwithstanding the report
circulated by some newspapers that
Scherr Is to be cut Off without mess
of pottage because he told it.-Clarks-
burg Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18

With Judge Alton B. PARKER at the
head Of the New York delegation to
the Denver convention. Mr.. Bryan may
not have things entirely his way after
all. The judge doesn't love Mr.. Bryan
much better than Mr.. Bryan loves the
Judge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
To NY Friends and Patrons.

am still doing business Mt the old
stand opposite the Courthouse where
will continue to furnish to my GUS
toners the best In meats, fish AMI
poultry.
CHAs. C.. ROBB.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-04-18
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