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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-16
are willing to do the work in the
public interest.

are willing to do the work in the
public interest.
While not required by law, the
enumeration should live in the dis
trict he is to canvass. Only in case
"a competent resident cannot be
found should a selection be made of
"a person living elsewhere.
The instruction state that in order
to determine the fitness of enumer-
ators the directors will at a later
date provide for an examination, the
form Of which will be prescribed by
him, and the examination papers
themselves will be passed upon by
the census bureau. This examina
ton will be of a practical character,
consisting chiefly or wholly of the
filling out of sample schedule of
population from data furnished,
and, in case of enumerators whose
work will be in rural districts, the
! filling out of a sample schedule of
agriculture. Applicants who are
unable to pass this examination will
! be rejected, and it will be necessary
! for the supervisors to designate
others. The utmost precautions will
be adopted by the director to obtain
an examination which will accur-
ately renect the individual fitness of
the applicants, and which, also, will
| be surrounded by every possible safe
guard to prevent any Of the appli-
cants resorting to conclusions or
! from obtaining assistance in the
preparation Of the sample schedule.
The circular states that applicants
/ should understand that their entire
working time will be required dur.
ing the period of enumeration, and
if they accept such an appointment
and qualify they can not, under the
law, without justitiable cause" re-
fuse or neglect to perform the duties
of the position. Having assumed
the Office they can not retire at their
own pleasure. The supervisors are
advised to have in view substitute
enumerators.
Applications should be addressed
to the individual supervisors anc
not to the census bureau.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-16

An exchange asks what constitutes
a days work, and another answers
thus: We figure it out that it de-
ponds altogether on your occupation
If you lay brick, eight hours; if you
do homework, sixteen hours; if you
preach the gospel, two hours; if you
are porter in sleeping car, twenty
hours; if you serve the government,
one hour; and if you are a news
paper man, twenty-four hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-16
Rich Mems Gifts are Poor

besides this: II want to go on rec
ord as saying that l regard Electric
Bitters as one of the greatest gifts
that God has made to woman"
writes Mrs. o. Rhinevault, of Vestal
Center, N. Y, II can never forget
what it has done for me-" This
glorious medicine gives woman
buoyant spirits, vigor Of body and
jubilant health. 1t quickly cures
nervousness, sleeplessness. melan.
choly, headache, backache, fainting
and dizzy spells; soon builds up the
weak, ailing and sickly. Try them
at L. p Van Werden's
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-16

See Roe Caster right now II you
want cement building blocks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-16
WHAT A WOMAN WILL NOT DO,

There is nothing woman would not do to re-
gain her lost beauty. She ought to be fully zeal
GUS in preserving her good looks. The herb drink
called Lanes Family Medicine or Lanes Tea
Is the most efficient aid In preserving a beauti-
fui skin, and VIM do more than anything else to
restore the roses to faded cheeks Al all dfuggists
and dealers. 26e.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Interesting Items.

The average snowfall in the vicinity
of New York is seven feet.
The Servians look upon their light
hair with marked disfavor.
A mans beard is generally heavier
on the right side of his face.
The latest storm doors for large bus
mess houses are revolved by electric
motors.
The largest pin factory in the world
is at Birmingham, England. It turns
out 81, 900, 900 pins every day.
In 1862 duty was imposed on ne
groes imported Unto New Netherland
to work on their Bouweries.
The chief publishing centers of Ger
many are Berlin, Leipsic, Vienna,
Stuttgart, Munich, in the order here
named.
While the seeds of the dorowa, an
East African leguminous tree, are ex-
tensively used for food, the pods and
leaves form an excellent cement when
mixed with crushed stone.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Christopher, Ills.
.Sbeciai 10 The Nezcs.

Special 10 tie Ne7os.
Working is the order of the day here.
We were sorry to see Ed Grimes
leave for he sure could make fires and
wash the dishes.
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Mcdonald were
seen on the streets today.
Work has been good up here but is
expected to shut down for a week.
Would like to hear from Dunlap, as
we have friends there. Was sorry to
hear of Jim Whites bad accident
Hope he will soon recover.
Mrs Manser has gone to Bugtussel to
meeting tonight.
Hello, l. r. Jordan. Are you dead
or what is the matter with your We
sure enjoyed reading those letters we
got from you.
Clee Smith paid us visit last night.
Henry Watkins left this evening for
Coffman, KY, and is going to return
Easter Sunday with his bride.
Hello, Eta Cope. how are you by
this time. Would like to hear from
you through the News as it has been a
long time since heard from you.
Mrs. Smith called on Mrs. Melon
aid Saturday night.
We are going to have an ice cream
supper tomorrow night
l heard that Dunlap was going tc
start work the 18th of April. | guess
the people will be proud when it starts
Black Eyes.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Griffith Greek.

Special 10 tie NewS.
Tom Harrison called on John Floyd
Sunday.
Robt. Griffith visited home folks Sat
urday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Fate Higgins was visiting Mrs.
John Higgins Sunday.
Joe Layne and wife visited Allison
Layne Sunday.
Sarah and Matte Griffith visited
Misses Caliie Lee and Mamie Layne
Sunday.
Ike Layne passed by here today,
Frank and John Layne went to
meeting Sunday night and had a nice
time.
Come on, sold Sawyer" of Tracy
City, and let us bear from you again,
as like to read your peaces.
Mrs. Senta Layne visited Mrs John
Floyd Sunday.
Pat Lathrum called on B. K. Hud-
son Sunday.
s. G. Green passed by here Sunday
on his way home.
Mrs. Della Layne went to Whitwell
Saturday.
Mrs Mary Higgins came home Sat
urday. She has been visiting her
brother at Whitwell.
Frank and John Layne were visiting
at H. L. Griffith's Saturday night.
Tom Harrison passed by here Sun
day.
Atwood Layne visited Allison Layne
Sunday.
John Layne went to Whitwell Sat.
urday.
Albert Griffith were visiting home
folks Sunday.
Jim and George Griffith went t.
meeting Sunday night and reported
nice time.
/ would like to hear from "OlG
Jew" as haven't heard from him il
long time.
Misses Callie Lee ana Mamie Laynt
listed Misses Sarah and Matte Griffith
Sunday.
Frank Layne is blowing today.
Touch me not.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
A. G. GLEASON,

The is the season for planting seed
and tits also the editors time of nee d
Sow radish and lettuce, too, and
pay the editor whatever is due. Go
build yourself an onion bed and
remember the editor must be fed.
Sow several rows of early peas, and
pay for this years paper. please. Dig
up the earth around each strawberry
vine. and if you want the Chronicle
drop us a line. Plant some potatoes
and put in the hash and remember
the editor is short of cash. Fix up a
hill or SO Of beans and with We editor
divide your means. OF watermelons
you'll need patch-the edi-
tors pants needs one TO match. Pay
up your subscription then plant your
corn aud you'll be a good fellow as
sure as yOu are bcrn.-Stevenson.
Ala, Chronicle.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Victoria.
Special 10 the Ne7Os.

Sbeeiqlk 10 the Ne7Os.
Hog thieves will find something at
court this time, as those who are suf
fering from their depredations propose
to put them through to the extent of
the law.
W. A. Chadwick attended court at
Jasper this week.
Howell Kilgore went to Jasper to at
tend court Monday. Kilgore recently
had fine hog injured by hog thieves
on the mountain who were endeavor-
ing to tie it so as to carry it to their
home to make meat ont of it.
B. B. Alder, of Sulphur Springs at
tended quarterly meeting here Sunday.
Quarterly meeting here was well at
tended. Rev. r. A. Stansell, district
superintendent, and Rev. P. L.
Clonce, pastor. were in charge and the
exercises were greatly enjoyed.
John. w. Brown, of Havron's Chap
ell, attended quarterly meeting here
Sunday.
J. B. Womack has returned from a
visit to South Pittsburg.
Something should be done to the
pixies up here as they are breaking
through in lots of places. 1t is hardly
probable that anything will be done
to them except to throw some clay in.
to the holes next August when road
running" time comes.
The peculiar animal that has been in
this vicinity now has playful habit
of jumping on dogs at night, and max
ing them howl bloody murder, where
upon the owner comes out, concludes
the dog has been bit by a mad dog and
kills it, so tue dog gets hit going ant
coming.
Hamilton's saw mills is installing
another boiler and logs are piling NJ
on the yards ready for saving.
The two little girls of W. F. Shu
make. who lives east Of here are re
markable for their ability in singing
Although very diminutiye they cal
sing almost any song you ask them Il
sing. Jakey.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
CATTLE QUARANTINE.
Changes in the Quarantine Lines
in Tennessee of Interest
to Whom it May
Concern.

Nashville, Tenn, March 80. New
regulations regarding southern or Tex
as fever of cattle have been issued by
the Secretary of Agriculture to take
effect April I, 1909.
Pickett and Shelby Counties, the re-
mainders of Sequatchie, Franklin.
Giles and White Counties, that part of
Marion County north and west of the
Tennessee River, the city of jackson
in Madison County and a small area
lying east and northeast of that city
are entirely released from quarantine,
with the exception of few individual
farms and herds that have not vet
eradicated the ticks.
Cattle from the above mentioned
counties Excepting the specially quar-
antined herds) are given the open mar
kets of the world on and after April /.
The above privilege will mean
great stimulus to the stock raising in
dustry. There are twenty one counties
wholly or partially in quarantine in
Tennessee, tick eradication is being
conducted in fourteen of those coun-
ties and great progress is expected this
year.
The United States Department of
Agriculture has issued new map in
dicating the free and quarantined area
with directions as to the handling of
cattle from the respective areas.
The local Office of the Bureau of An
imal Industry will be glad to furnish
maps and copies of the new regula-
lions to public officials representing
counties, cities, the press, railways
and other transportation. companies
Address all communications to DR.. J.
A. Herman, Room 2i5 Federal Build
ing, Nashville, Tennessee.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
EaStland.
iaI 10 tie NezDs.

Special 10 tie Ne7OS.
There was a box supper at the school
house March 20.
Mrs. James Bohanon gave the young
folks singing Sunday night.
Miss Lizzie Maddox returned to
Sparta Saturday.
Dave Maddox and John Girdley
went to Sparta Saturday.
John Harris and family were visit
ing A. Frizzell Sunday.
Bella Winning was visiting Mrs.
Thoms Sunday.
Mr.. Reed is preparing to leave here
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quintrell were visiting
at Maberry Sunday.
Lizzie Reed was in Clifty Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thorn were
visiting Moberry Sunday. Red Wing
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Southern Resources.
wall Street SUMMARY.

w al DbIocb tOuluiudIJ J.
Until we learn to think in billions
we cannot adequately grasp the poten-
tialities Of the South" These are the
words of Richard H. Edmonds, editor
Of the Manufacturers Record, who for
more than a quarter of century has
been closely identified with the resour-
ces of the southern states. and has la
bored persistently to make them known
to the rest of the country. He con-
tends that the term billions is scarcely
broad enough to cover the undeveloped
wealth of the south, and points to that
its coal lands alone, excepting Russia,
are four times as great as those of all
European countries combined
Kentucky is the basis of marvellous
coal industry, being particularly rich
in land capable of yielding coke in ev-
cry respect as good as that made in
Connellsville, Pa, where prices have
advanced from 5000 to SO, 600 an acre.
Kentucky coke fields can be purchas-
ed from $50 to $75 an acre and metal
lurgical development, says Mr.. Ed
monds, must give them value some
what commensurate with Pennsylvan-
la prices or the latter must decline in
time to parity with the south. Nor
is this all. Birmingham can manu-
factnre iron as cheaply as England or
Germany, and with the United States
Steel Corporations ability to put tens
of millions of dollars into the building
of plants in this district, the iron and
steel situation for the whole south is
destined to undergo wonderful ex-
pansion. The time is not far distant
when the prophecies concerning the
south will be fulfilled. Far seeing
capitalists, perceiving what industrial
development has done for Pennsylvan-
ia, Ohio, Illinois and the New England
states, are diverting to the south the
wealth that has been made elsewhere,
and it is not unlikely that the close of
another decade viii find the south
Offering greater opportunities for in
FeSUIueub III luuuSoiidi nhu OBJ iSuibuh
al enterprises than any other section
of this country.
In addition to coal and iron the
south is rich in oil, gas, phosphate
rock. copper. GRANTEES and marbles,
and variety of minerals the import
ance, of which have not yet been fully
realized Its soil is fertile, its coast
line, rivers and harbors afford it trans
portation possibilities of magnitude
and its climatic advantages are upex-
celled. Its resources qualify it for a
worlds workshop. while for comfort
and pleasure in living it is beneficent-
ly favored. To this region of hidden
wealth, of undeveloped resources, Of
potential possibilities, the eyes of cap
ital in the north, and west, and, as
well in Europe. have been turned for
some years What investment and
enterprise have accomplished SO far is
merely scratching of the south's sur
face; yet at that returns have been
generous. The near future should
witness auickening in southern in
vestment
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Pounding Party.

Whitwell, Tenn, April 2. 1863
Editor News:
A pounding" party appeared at
the parsonage of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church here on Wednesday, March
81, heavily loaded with many good
things, which are needed in ever
home to make tie inmates glad
There were many who didn't come bu
sent their donation to the party byi
those who attended. The pastor of the|
NJ. E. Church and his wife desire to
express their heartfelt thanks to the
good and very generous-hearted people
of Whitwell for this very pleasant aud
helpful surprise And may the bless
ings of the Lord ever attend the path
way of these good people as they go
about making others happy.
p. L. CLONCE.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Swept Over NIAGARA.

This terrible calamity often happens
because careless boatman ignores the
rivers warnings, growing ripples and
faster current Natures warnings are
kind. That dull pain or ache in the
back warns you the Kidneys need at
tention if you would escape fatal
maladies-Dropsy, Diabetes or Bright s
disease. Take Electric Bitters at once
and see Backache fly and all your b9st
feelings return. "After long suffering
from weak kidneys and lame back.
one $t.00 bottle wholly cured me,
writes J. r. BlankenshiD, of Belk.
Tenn. Only SOC at Whitwell Drug
co
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Words to Freeze the Soul.

"Your son has consumption. His
case is hopeless. These appalling
words were spoken to Geo. E. Blevins,
a leading merchant of Springfield, N.
c., by two expert doctors-one lung
specialist. Then was shown the won
derful power of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery "After three weeks use,
writes Mr.. Blevins, ''he was as well
as ever. / would not take all the mon
ey in the world for what it did for my
boy" Infallible for Coughs and Colds,
it's the safest, surest cure of desperate
lung diseases on earth. SOC and ST. 90.
at Whitwell Drug Co.'S. Guarantee
satisfaction. Trial bottle free.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Summary of the
New Election Laws.

The first of the election laws creates
state board of three members to be
elected by the general assembly prior
to April this year, one of whom
shall be elected for two years; another
for four years; and another for six
years This board shall appoint the
county boards. As amended, however.
each member of the state board is al
lowed to appoint one member of the
county board. That is, the appoint
ment of the county boards is not made
with the occurrence of the entire
state board. but the members act sep
arately and individually. This insures
republican member of the state
board. Vacancies on a state board are
to be filed by the remaining mem
bers, and, on failure to do so, by the
secretary of state, comptroller and
treasurer
Another amendment requires the
publication of the election officers in
some newspaper thirty days before
the election.
The county board merely amends the
existing act oft907 on that subject.
1t provides, however, that the minor
ity member of the county board shall
name the election officers who repre-
sent the minority. Each party is al
lowed two election watchers at every
voting place by another amendment.
Haywood and Fayette counties,
where the negroes compose large
majority of the population, are exemp-
ted from the law allowing the minor
ity member to absolutely name the
minority election officers In these
two counties the officers of election
must be appointed by the entire board
as is the case under existing law.
Committee amendments to the ACT
! creating county election boards were
adopted in substance as follows
First-Giving each county commits.
sioner the right to appoint one Judge
of elections; one clerk shall be ap.
pointed by the majority of the county
board and the other by the minority
the officer shall be named by the entire
county board. Haywood and Fayette
counties shall be exempted, the entire
board acting in those counties.
Second-All election officers shall be
published in county newspapers.
Third Each party shall name tive
election watchers, one to be named
each by the county executive commit
tees and the others by majority o.
the local candidates
Fourth-The minority party is defin
ed as the party that polled the second
largest number of votes in the proceed
ing presidential election.
An important amendment to thu
primary election laws limits the assess
ments that may be made on the candi
dates. These assessments are limited
as follows: County candidates or legis
lative candidates $40; senatorial ant
fioterial candidates, $50; congressional
candidates, $50; for stats officers, $3.50
and for u. 8. senate, $500.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Married at WhitWell.

WHITWELL, Tenn. April 5.--Jas.
Carlock and Mrs. Mary Ann Blevins
were married here Sunday. Mr.. Car
lock is SO years old and is widower,
his wife having died about nine
months ago. Mrs. Blevins has been
married four times. Carfock boasts OF
20 grandchildren, while his spouse has
two. Rev. W. A. Chadwick, of Vic
toria. performed the ceremony uniting
the compile for veal or woe, after
which wedding feast was spread.
They left for Chattanooga Monday on
honeymoon trip.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Providence.

Special 10 he Nts0s.
Plenty of hard work is in order "a
mong the farmers of this province.
Rev. Henry Sherell was at Summer
field and preached there Sunday morn
ing, returning home in the afternoon
Miss Agnes Parten is suffering
great deal over an extracted tooth and
abcess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Merrell were seen
on our streets Friday.
Master Lyster Conry has invested in
a horn and now his papa is always at
home in tina for dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. l.. Brown, of
Monteagle, arc visiting John Conry, s
family at this writing
The ladies have organized a Home
Mission Society at this place and much
good is being done though their efforts.
An oyster supper will be given here
Saturday, March II, by the ladies of
the Home Mission Society for the ben
eft of helping on our church which is
being built at this time. The neigh
bors are contributing labor, material.
a little energy and no skill to build
church here. 1t will be finished as
soon as the "neighbors" have nothing
else to do, and when it is raining.
! Hon. s. o. Henley and family are
visiting in Coalmont.
Mr.. Aylor is somewhat Handicapped
about work this week Qssad aunt of old
"sorl' being sick Dick,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
Haynes on Trial.

Circuit court is in session in Jasper
this week. The Haynes murder case
was commenced Tuesday and continu-
ed through Wednesday. This is the
case of W. D. Haynes, who killed his
brother-in law, A. NJ. Kilgore about
two years ago.
The above case was placed in the
hands of the jury at O'Clock yester-
day evening.
Court will continue this week on the
murder cases still pending, two in
number, both negroes, and the civil
docket will be taken up Monday next.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-08
ElIisvilIe.

SpSfial 10 ne Mans.
David C. Ellis left for Birmingham,
Ala, last Monday.
David Hale returned TO his home at
Guild. Tenn, after spending several
days with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Smith. of Hill
City, have been spending this week
with friends and relatives here.
Misses Susan and Flora Long were
calling on Mrs. John Blevins Thurs
day afternoon.
Miss Maud McNabb left for Chatta-
nooga, Tuesday where she will spend
several days with her sister, Mrs. Sam
Padgett.
Henry Smith made business trip to
South Pittsburg Friday.
Miss Ellen Ellis was calling on Mrs.
Cora Brumley Friday.
A. F. and Chas. Ellis, two hustling
young farmers of this place. are plant
ing corn this week.
Mrs Rosa McNabb was calling on
Mrs. Tom Miller, Friday.
Miss Cora Ellis was out driving Fri
day afternoon.
Clarence Smith, made short call at
John Ellis Friday morning.
Mrs. Emma Smith and Mrs Mary
Blevins called on Mrs. Eta Ellis Fri
day.
Miss Anna White called on Miss
Myrtle Ellis Thursday afternoon.
l. Newsom, of Kelly's Ferry, visited
his daughter, Mrs. Joe Fryar, at the
Southern Bridge Friday.
The many friends of Alton Fry, will
be glad to learn he is much better af-
ter spell of fever.
Misses Nettie and Myrtle Ellis were
calling on friends in Mullins Cove
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Houts were
visiting homefolks at Kelly's Ferry
Saturday and Sunday.
A. F. Ellis, called on Curry Nc
Nabb Sunday morning:
VIM. Cureton went to Jasper Mon
day
Miss Ellen Ellis called on Mrs. Lau-
"a Fry Sunday afternoon.
Tom Sexton went to Jasper Monday.
We are sorry to learn Mrs. Jim Rod
gers is still very sick this week.
J. Russell Ellis left Monday for
Bridgeport, Ala.
Albert Smith went to mill Saturday
afternoon.
Chas. Ellis made his regular call al
Mr.. P. ..McNabb's Sunday.
James Brown returned from Jasper,
Wednesday.
Loney McNabb called at the post
Office Friday.
Walter Smith called on o. J. Fry
Saturday.
Frank Long, of Roope, was here Sat.
urday.
Come on, sold Maids Friend" as
like to read your pieces,
A large crowd of Indians passed
though Ellisville. Tuesday.
John Ellis, agent for %. Hough'f
medicines, received a new supply
Tuesday.
Quite a number of people of this
place are attending court at Jasper this
week.
We are having some pretty weather
this week and the farmers of this
place are doing some lively hustilng.
Dew Drop.