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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-06-06

Mayer Bros, Cleaning and
Pressing Establishment is locs ted
at the Bloch Clothing Co. Phone
1871.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-06-06

II its good horseshoing you
want, see e. S. Brenn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-06-06
Horseshoing a >pecialty-C. S.
Brenn.

Brenn.
The official proceedings of the
police Jury, which met on Tues
day last, will be found in another
column Of this issue.
Your clothes receive special at
tention at Mequet's.
We return thanks to the Tulane
University for copy OF the bull
le in of 1907 O8, recently received.
The Passion Play or the Holy
City will be the feature of the ex-
hibition at the opera house this
afternoon and tomorrow.
The residence property of Mr..
Louis Caro-, located on Gallery
avenue, is being reprinted, and
when completed will be occupied
by him. Mr.. K. v. Kuckett is in
charge of the work.
Beninato has fine line of pic
ture frames that he is selling very
cheap.
DR.. Beverly w. Smith departed
on Tuesday last for that popular
summer resort, Cooper's Wells,
Miss, where he expects to remain
for several weeks recuperating.
Have your Panama Hat made to
look like new at Mequet's, next to
PostoEce.
DR.. Paul Trowbridge left on
Thursday last for "a two weeks
visit to Cooper's Wells, Miss, for
the benefit of his health.
All suits cleaned and pressed
SOC. Mayer Brothers. Phone 161.
In another column We publish
the proceedings of the special
meeting of the town council, held
on Friday of last week. All the
officers who held positions under
the old council were reelected.
Harness and all leather goods
repaired at Brenn's.
Excursions pass this point near
ly every Sunday, thus affording
our people a day of recreation.
The next billed is to Lake Charles,
Tomorrow, June ~ passing
Franklin at $3.50. Fare $1.75.
Buggies, Surveys and all running
vehic. es repaired at G Is. Brenn's.
A pleasant dance will be given
tonight at Dumesnil's hall, in
Glencoe. Refreshments of all
kinds will be served, and no doubt
those who attend will enjoy them
selves very much.
Mayer Bros, Cleaning and
Pressing Establishment is locs ted
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-06-06

TIE Commencement exercises
of the St. Johns Academy will
take place on June %, at the
auditorium. The reserved tickets
for the exhibition may be found at
Gates Drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
Presbyterian Notes.

For next Sunday morning the subject
considered will be 'Our Faithful Ones,
Their Merit and Need" Evening SER
vice will be union meeting at the M.
E. church. Union young peoples meet
ing at the Epworth League at 7 p. m.
All parents of the congregation are
urged to send their young folks for a
Junior Endeavor rally meeting at the
church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Special attention is called to this.
The pastor requests the presence Of
all the teachers and officers of the Sun
day School at the Thursday evening
prayer services for counsel; also mem
bers of the choir and those interested
in our music.
Our Sunday evening service was high
ly gratifying to pastor and people and
the willing response Of our young people
in helping with the music was greatly
appreciated by all. This will be but
the beginning Of still better things for
our Sunday evening praise and song
service if we all do our best. Every
thing will be done to brighten and
enliven our evening services and relieve
OF all dullness and monotony. Topics of
spice and interest to young people and
illustrated by chalk and blackboard,
given each Sunday evening.
All people Of the other churches of
Leon are invited to be present at the
installation on the evening of May 7th,
Rev. W. s. Mccullough to preach the
sermon, DR.. Day to preside and charge
the pastor and Rev. So1e to give the
charge to the people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Interesting Items of LEGAL Interest
Picked Up by The Reporter
During the Present Week.
Iowa Accorded an Honor.

Iowa has been accorded signal
honor at the coming democratic national
convention at Denver, Hon. j. b. Sulli-
van, Of Des Moines, having been asked to
second the nomination of William Jen-
nings Bryan for president of the United
States. MIR. Sullivan received this in
vitation several days ago and has ac-
cepted. The nominating speech Of Mr.
Bryan will be made by l. J. Dunn, Of
Omaha.
This is the first time in the history of
the democratic party that an Iowa man
has been called upon to make one of
the principal speeches at national
convention of the democratic party. 1t
is true that Hon. ]. r. Duncombe, Of Ft.
Dodge, nominated Governor Horace
Boies at the national convention held
in Chicago in 1892 but at the time it was
we'll known that he could not secure
the nomination.
Mr.. Sullivan is one of the most elo-
quent orators in the United States and
his speech in behalf Of MIR. Bryan is
sure to be one Of the features of the
great Denver convention.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
MORTUARY.
Mrs. julia Weldon.

Julia Mcdaniel was born in Mercer
county, West Virginia, July 80, 1926,
died at the home of her sons, j. A. and
A. I. Weldon, in Long Creek township,
April 10, 1908, aged 80 years, s months
and 10 days.
With her parents, John and Rachel
Mcdaniel, she came to Decatur county
in 1888, her ia cher laying the first cabin
foundation in this county. In 1S47 she
was united in marriage to Thurman
Weldon, and to their union we're born
three sons, Harrison M, J. A. and A. T.
Weldon. Harrison, the eldest son, died
in 1865, and her husband died in 1852.
She is survived by her two sons, eight
grandchildren and nine great grand
children.
Mrs. Weldon became converted at an
early age and she was charter member
of the first Christian church organized
in Decatur county. Mrs. Weldon was a
dear old lady, enjoying the friendship
and esteem OF large circle of very
dear friends. The funeral was held
from the homo Of her sons on Monday,
April goth, conducted by Rev. Cox, pas
tor OF the Decatur City M. e. church,
and a large concourse of sorrowing
friends followed her remains to their
last resting place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
Burr Oak Ridge

Quite winter squall in these parts
the first Of the week.
Gill Vanderpool, wife and daughter
visited at Oda Vanderpool's Sunday.
A large crowd attended services at
the Catholic church Sunday.
David Meek and three children ar
rived from Tumwater, Washington, for
visit with his parents and other rela-
tives. On their way out from Leon his
little son Earl slipped while trying to
get into the buggy and injured his knee
quite badly, it being necessary to call {,
physician.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vanderpool came
over from Grand River Saturday to-.
visit their daughter.
Mrs. Walter Briner, in company with
the Briner family, spent Sunday at e.
A. Adams, returning to their home
Monday.
Mrs. Dan Griffin is very sick at this
writing. Miss Anna McGovern and Ivy
Lentz came out from Leon to care for
her and do the house work.
A. J. Rumley and family took dinner
at Clarence Rumley's Sunday.
Will Roberts and wife, Miss Frances.
Martin and Grandma Martin were Sun
day visitors at Everett Martins.
Anna Smith and Everett Dale attended,
church at Franklin Sunday.
Fair Springer and family were Sun
day visitors at Will Fletcher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
Mrs. Joseph w. Walker.

Frances NJ. Deisher was born in Pick
away county, Ohio, September 10, 1856,
died at her home in Chula, Mo-, April
"a, 1908, aged 50 years, months and II
dass.
With her parents the deceased came
to Iowa in 1858. She was united in
marriage to Joseph w. Walker, Of High
Point township, April 27, 1882. To their
union one son was born who died in in
fancy. Until few years ago they re-
sided in High Point township, when
they moved to Chula, Mo. She is sur
vived by her husband, three brothers
and three sisters, as we'll as many dear
friends to mourn her departure.
Her remains were brought back to
her old home for interment in the Gun
ningham cemetery, the funeral being
preached by Rev. Anderson, of Allerton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
Get 1t Out Of Your System.

Do you hate anyone SO much that the
feeling for that person is spelling your
enjoyment of life?
Are you so jealous of some one that
their prosperity and advancement
makes you absolutely unhappy?
II you have microbes of hate and
jealousy in your system, get 'em out.
Hate is gangrene that will eat at your
very vitals and destroy both body and
soul. Green-eyed jealousy will weave
the moose that will eventually hang you
on the scaffold your hate has erected
for the man who has offended YOU.
Haman was hanged on the gallows he
builded for Mordecai.
man may have friends by the score,
prosperity and honor may be his, and
still he is miserable because of a man
he hates. He cannot be at rest as long
as the other has something that he has
not. 1t is the speck in the ointment
for him. He would sacrifice the good of
the community, the state, the nation
itself to see that person humbled and
biting the dust of modification and
chagrin. He would prefer to go with
out the greatest of good to himself if it
meant equal good for that other. Like
the Jew who was visited by fairy,
who told him he could have one wish
granted, no matter what. he wished fer
it would be Immediately granted on one
condition, or with one provision and
that was hated rival should have Just
twice what he wished for. His first
thought was to wish for million dol
lars. But, no, that would never do;
that other would have two million. His
next thought was to wish for a stone
building three stories high and filed
with magnificent stock of goods. No,
that other would have a store six
stories high filled with goods. He pom
dered and pondered to know what he
might ask for that would not benefit
his rival more than himself At last a
happy thought struck him. Good
Fairy he said, II wish you to make me
blind in one eye"
This old story is a striking illustra-
tion Of the state of mind to which men
allow themselves to be driven by hate
and jealousy, in business, politics and
social life. Hate for one man will kill
mans better nature and embitter his
whole existence. Envy of another's
achievements will destroy tranquility
and peace of mind and make your own
victories fiat and tasteIess.
Cut it out! We are here for only
little while at best. There is no time
to hate. Hate never bought anybody
anything except indigestion and in
somnia. Forget it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
Here's a Sumner.

Leon has been all torn up the past few
days with an argument over very
simple proposition which has been 60
ing the rounds for several months. We
give it to our readers and you can puz-
zle your brain az long as you want to.
A railroad train which is exactly one
mile long starts from one station to the
next station on the road, the distance
being exactly five miles from station to
station. Just as the caboose is passing
the first station the conductor boards
the train, and starts to walk to the en-
gine. He reaches it just as the engine
stops at the next station. How far has
the conductor ridden and how far has
he walked?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
"A New Enterprise.

The Leon Ice Cream Co., have leased
the Capital Hotel building on the north
side of the square and will open on
Saturday, May I'd. an exclusive whole
sale and retail ice cream parlor. The
main floor formerly used as the office
and dining room of tho hotel will be
fitted up for the retail business and
will be conducted in a strictly first
class manner with accommodating wait
ers. The company will engage in the
wholesale manufacture of ice cream on
an extensive scale and expects to sup
ply many OF the surrounding towns
with ice cream. as but little ice was put
up in many Of the towns in this part of
the state.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
New Court Cases

W. c. Wheeler VS.. Charles Cain.
Suit is brought on a promissory note
for $26.2O, dated Feb. Is, 1890, which
with the interest now amounts to $146.6O,
and plaintiff asks judgment for this
amount. Geo. w. Baker attorney for
plaintiff.
Griffin & Daughton vs.. G. B. & O..
Railroad. The plaintiffs secured
Judgment before Justice G. w. Beck, OH
April 10, 1908, for $6971, on claim
that they loaded car Of sheep at Leon
for hipment to Chicago on Sept. "a,
1907, but the railroad company did not
pick up the car and the stock was de-
layed "a hours, five sheep died, there
was an extra shrinkage in weight and
the market WAS 15 cents lower than the
day when they should have been on the
market. From this Judgment the de-
fendant has appealed to the district
court. Ed H. Sharp attorney for plain
tiffs, j. w. Harvey & Son attorneys for
defendant.
The last will of John W. Mclaughlin
has been filed for probate. 1t is dated
March 26, 1908, being witnessed by o.
B. Creal and j. M. Eiker. He bequeaths
to his wife the homestead and 10 acres
of ground and one half the remainder
of his real estate during her life and at
her death it is to be divided equally
between his three children, Walter j.
and R. E. Mclaughlin and Mrs. Laura
Euritt, the other half Of his estate to be
divided equally between them, except
that $4,000 out of the estate is left in
trust with r. E. Mclaughlin, he to pay
per cent interest on same to the sister
of the deceased, Jane Mclaughlin for
her support, and if the interest is not
sufficient she shall be supported out of
the principal; at her death the amount
remaining is to be divided among the
three children. f. NJ. Euritt is named
as executor of the will without bond.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
The Woman Who Is ION Time. >

Blessed is the woman who is on
time. She ariseth betimes in the morn
ing and e'er the whistle blows the
morning meal is prepared and her hus-
band goes to his work filled with we'll
cooked food and his heart full of thank
fulness. And as the hour approacheth
for her children to go to the school
house, their faces and hands are clean,
their clothes neat and becoming, be-
cause she had time in which to properly
attend to them. The teachers rise up
and call her blessed, for these things,
for no tardy marks are placed on her
children's records, and the banner for
the school room is not besmirched.
Then the hour of noon comes none too
soon for the woman ION time.' The
midday meal is ready when her toiling
helpmate enters the house. Again the
husband blesses his choice in life's part
nership. He swells with pride and ex-
claims to his fellow workmen: 10, 1 have
wife who has my meals or time, thus
do escape dyspepsia, thus have time
to smoke my pipe before the whistle
blows the second time. Weary with
toll, the night coming on does this man
return home, and again ION time" is the
hot supper. And when the curtains are
drawn around the center table sits the
man and the woman ION time" and
the children, all having time for
learning the coming days school lesson,
for the daily paper, and the magazines.
And the clock striking nine reminds
the children that they too must be ION
time" with the bed clothes over them.
Blessed is the woman who is on time
for there is management in her house
hold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
LEON SCHOOL COLUMN
EDITORS Roy WOODS. onss1-6'
.rsrAssrs..
Guard well thy thought; our thoughts


road in heaven."-Younp
Mr.. Woodruff, representing the Cor
porative Lyceum Bureau, of Omaha, was
in town last week trying to sell a lee
ture course for next winter.
long absence from the school room
makes it attractive. Howard Eals and
Park Mullinnix visited the High school
last week.
The school band marched to the south
school last Thursday afternoon and
favored the teachers and pupils with a
thirty minutes concert. The audience
was very appreciative.
The pupils of the lower rooms bring
flowers to their teachers these DAYS in
large quantities.
Miss Meter and Miss Chase took
their pupils to the lake one evening
last week. Lunch was taken and all
bad delightful time.
Remember the exhibit of the pictures
every afternoon this week from We'd
nesday to Saturday in the library
basement. The proceeds will 90 toward
buying beautiful pictures for our school
rooms. Help good cause.
Lillian Bigley has been chosen class
orator by the seniors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
MATRIMONIAL.
Lillle-Watson.

At the residence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Watson, five
miles southeast of Leon, on Wednesday,
April 10Th, at high noon occurred the
marriage of their only daughter, Miss
Leila E., to Mr.. Willard w. Lille, the
ceremony being performed by Rev. ].
L., Boyd, pastor of the Leon M. E.
ch,.rcb, in the presence of few friends.
Following the ceremony sumptuous
wedding repast was served. The Wat
son family came to this country a year
ago from Grinnell, Iowa, and during
their residence here have made many
friends. These excellent young people
start on life's journey together under
auspicious circumstances and are the
recipients of the hearty congratulations
of large circle of friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
FOR STATE SENATOR
Dr.. F. A. Bowman Consents to AC-
Cept the Nomination at the Ur-
gent Solicitation of Friends.

For some time it looked as il the dem
ocrats Of the Fifth Senatorial district
would allow the nomination of candi-
date for state senator to- go by default,
as there we're no aspirants for the nomT-
nation, but last week number of DR..
Bowman's friends called upon him and
urged him to accept the nomination,
and being as he is sterling democrat
he finally consented and the democrats
of the district will have an opportunity
to vote for candidate for the office OF
state senator at the primary election on
June End. DR.. Bowman is life long
democrat, and has always taken deep
interest in public affairs, although he
has never saught any public office
and the only elective Office he has ever
held was that of coroner of Decatur
county, to which he was first elected
five years ago, and was NEGLECTED. two
years ago, the republicans making no
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
AlIdredge Bests War Eagle.

The big wrestling match at Bethany,
Mo-, last Saturday night between James
H. Alldredge, OF this city, and War
Eagle, the big Indian, resulted in a
victory for Alldredge, VINO won tho
match after the Indian had secured the
first fall. There was big crowd pres
ent to witness the match and the sport
ing element of Bethany were we'll
pleased with the work Of the wrestlers.
War Eagle secured the first fall in fifteen
minutes, but Alldredge allowed the In
dian to tire himself out in the first
round, and then had no trouble in win
ming the next two falls and the match,
the second fall being secured in thir-
teen minutes and the third in six
minntaR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30

nomination against him, although this
county is strong republican county,
which is hearty endorsement of his
sterling character and public worth.
In the office OF coroner he has made a
splendid record, although everyone re-
alizes that coroner in a civilized COM
'munity has but little to do.
DR.. Bowman is entitled to and should
receive the hearty support of every
democrat in Decatur, Ringgold and
Union counties. While it looks like
it took considerable nerve to accept a
nomination for this Office when the dis
trict is composed Of three counties
each of which has good safe republi-
can majority, that is just the kind of a
democrat he is. When his friends de-
manded that he accept the nomination
he did 30, stating that he believed that
when . mans party asked him to per-
form a public duty it was his bounden
duty to do SO.
No one can tell at this time what the
outcome in Iowa'will be this year, the
bitter fight between the two factions Of
the republican party over the election
of United States senator to succeed
Senator Allison, making it barely posi-
BILE that the next legislature of Iowa
may be controlled by the democrats.
While it is true that landslide would
be necessary to elect DIR. Bowman as
state senator, still landslides have oc-
Cured in the past and history may re-
peat itself. But this much we do say
and that is if the voters Of the Fifth
district should see fit to elect DIR. Bow
man as their state senator they would
have senator who is controlled by no
clique or corporation bosses and his
voice and vote would always be found
to be with the people Of his district on
all questions of public Importance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
An Extraordinary Subscription
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political news, the Inauguration of the
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to The News hand us your subscription
and we will be glad to send in for you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30

A special meeting of Leon Chapter
r. A. M. will be held at the Masonic
lodge room this "wednesday evening
when team will be initiated into the
mysteries of the Royal Arch degree.
Before the work in the lodge room is
commenced the members and their
ladies will enjoy banquet which will
be served at O'clock in the basement
of the Presbyterian church by the
ladies Of the o. E.S The members
and their ladies are requested to as
semble at the lodge room 1T $50 o'clock
and will march to the church in body.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
The Leon Ice Cream Company.

Have leased the Capital Hotel on the
north side of the square we will start
an exclusive ice cream parlor where
cream will be served at all times. We
will be in position to furnish Ice
Cream in any quantities by May I'd and
will ship Ice Cream to surrounding
towns on short notice. We wish to So
licit your business and orders will be
filled promptly. LEON Ice CREAM Co.
Phone Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
The Leon Cement Works.

Last year Roe Caster jr. commenced
the manufacture of cement building
blocks in small way, the plant being
located at Casters lake, where there is
plenty Of sand and water which can be
secured at minimum cost. The plant
was a success beyond expectations, a
ready sale being found for all that
could be manufactured. This year Mr..
Caster is engaged in the work on an in
creased scale and has force of several
men employed which will be increased
later in the season. He is buying
cement in car load lots, and is turning
out large number of cement blocks
each day, the work being under the
supervision of ". c. Clymer who has
had number Of years experience in
cement work and thoroughly under
stands the business. In addition to
making building blocks cement tile
will also be manufactured and contracts
made for building cement walks of all
kinds. The new enterprise is a good
thing for Leon and everyone should
give it every encouragement,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30
BoWers-pettis.

Mr.. James Bowers and Mrs. Iva Pettis,
two we'll known residents of Weldon,
were quietly married at the Park Hotel
in this city last Wednesday afternoon,
the ceremony being performed by JUS
tice c. w. Beck in the presence of a few
intimate friends. They returned the
same day to Weldon where they have
gone to housekeeping and many friends
extend hearty congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-04-30

Every time we pick up the Leon Re-
porter, 0. e. Hulls paper we expect a
thriller and we are never disappointed.
There is either murder or a robbery
or suicide or bloody fight or some
sort of outrage in the vicinity Of Leon.
1t must be a dandy place to run news
paper; always some sensation or other.
Leon would be an excellent place for
Mary j. Holmes or the Duchess to write
novels of the yellow back variet y
washington Democrat.