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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-17
TALES HERE OF
THREE ANIMALS
Bad Boy Makes Pig Serve
as Fiery Steed.
Dog DIES DEATH OF HERO

Sheriff Who 10 Used TO All Sorts OF
Encounters Under Az Sorts OF Con-
dItIons Meets a Muskrat In the Road
and Battle RACES FIerceiy Until
WeI-Directed Kick Dispatches the
Remarkably Aggressive Rodent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Rev. Reeder's Successful Revival.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa, March s, 1909.
EDITOR REPORTER,
Dear Sir-I thought perhaps you
would like to publish report from our
revival meeting just closed at this
place, conducted by Evangelist Chas.
W. Reeder, Of your city. His coming to
our town has certainly been a great
blessing to our little village and
the community for six or eight miles
around. Our three churches, Presby-
terian, Baptist and Methodist united
forces and worked together for the one
cause of soul saving. The result has
been seventy three converts which are
divided among the churches, according
to their free choice.
We believe brother Reeder to be
man who is thoroughly consecrated to
the work of saving souls-a forceful
preacher, resourceful and tactful in his
management of a meeting and with
kind and loving heart for everyone.
Sometimes he hits the dormant chris
tian and the sinner some hard knocks
but it takes just that kind to wake them
up. Brother Reeder leaves good
many warm friends here and many happy
christian homes as result of his labors
with us. We are sure that the results
of this meeting will never be known un-
til the great Judgment day, when we
shall all be called together for final
report. A. S. Downs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
KILLS TWO CENT FARE
Judge Smith MCPHERSON Knocks Out
Two Cent Fare in Missouri,
Holding it Unconstitutional.

A court decision of national Importance
was rendered at Kansas City Monday
by Judge Smith Mcpherson of the U. S.
Federal Court in the case brought by
the railroads of the state of Missouri to
testthe two cent passenger rate law
which was passed by the legislature
of puri and the courts decision
knocEs@ it the law on the ground that
it is unconstitutional and that the rates
are not remunerative to the railroads.
He held that both the commodity and
passenger laws we're contiscatory and
unconstitutional. The attorneys for the
railroaasare very jubilant and declare
that nHM the two cent law will be
knocked out in every state in the union.
The legislature of Missouri is now in
session at Jefferson City,. and already
several, bills have been introduced
along other lines adverse to the rail
roads and it is expected that much ad-.
verse railroad legislation in Missouri
will follow. One bill already introduced
requires all railroads doing business in
Missouri to incorporate in Missouri
which would give the state control over
the railroads. The attorneys for the
state have announced that the case will
be appealed to the United States Su-
preme Court and fought to the last
ditch before the people will submit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Mrs. Annis paytsn.

Annis Millsap Payton was born Feb.
25th, 1884, in Lawrence Co, Ind, and
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
+. d. Wion, at Kimball, South Dakota,
Feb. 2Gth, 1909, being rs years and day
old. She came with her parents to
Decatur county, Iowa, in 1853 and set
tied on farm about 4 miles west of
Decatur City. She was married to
George W. Payton March l, 1856. To
them were born six children, five of
whom survive her, ]. M. Payton, who
died Feb. Sd, 1898; l. N. Payton, of Tus-
keego; Sarah G. Ray, of Kimball, South
Dakota; Rebecca J. Marshall, OF Leon;
VIM. h. Payton, Of Mt. Ayr, and Eanettie
A. WioD, of Kimbal', South Dakota. She
also leaves seven brothers and four sis
ters and an aged husband to mourn the
loss of loving wife and mother and an
affectionate sister. Her children were
all present at her bedside during her
sickness, but only two sons and one
daughter were present at her funeral.
Her husband and one daughter were
both lying seriously i'll at their homes
and could not come. Sister Payton was
converted in early life and lived de-
voted Christian life. She united with
the United Brethren church of which
she was member when she died. Her
funeral was held at the old homestead
west of Decatur City, March 2nd, and
she was laid to rest in the Woodmansee
cemetery, there to wait the final gath
ering of tie saints of God. Services
we're conducted by Rev. J. g. yanatta
of Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Morgan.

M. L. Dale and wife had business in
Leon Monday.
Mrs. A. B. McClaran visited with her
mother, Mrs. S. ]. Cozad, Tuesday.
Bert Mcdowell spent Saturday night
and Sunday with his brother, Ed, and
family.
Mrs. Melvin Coins spent Monday with
Miss Nellie Dale, who has been very
sick.
Walter Bassett and family, from near
Mercer, Mo-, spent one night last week
with Mrs. B. Smallwood.
Miss Juanita Cozad called at M. L..
Dale's Wednesday.
Alva Moore and family visited at
Melvin Coins Wednesday.
:. DR.. Calbgeath, was called Sunday to
see Mrs Ffeeman Hawkins, who is still
in avery serious condition.
John Barrett and family visited at
Mrs. r. B. Cozad's Sunday.
Melvin Coins and family spent Sun
day at Alvs Moore's.
u. L. Dale delivered hogs at Line
vile Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Cozad visited with Mrs. s.
J. Cozad Friday.
Miss Veta Coins called on Miss Nellie
Dale Tuesday norning.
Jim COEad And wife, OF Deeatuf City.
sIent Wednesday night with Liz moth.
er, Rss. 8. ]. Cozsd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
ASKS FOR A PARDON
Charles WOoddrd Makes a Strong
Showing Before the Legislative
Pardon Committees.

Attorneys v. r.. McGinnis, G. W. Hoff-
man and A. P. Olsen appeared before
the joint legislative committee on par
dons at Des Moines last week on behalf
of Charles Woodland. and an exceedingly
strong showing was made before the
committee as to reasons why the pardon
should be granted. Woodland was con-
victed upon circumstantial evidence
and has served several years Of his SEN
tence. While no decision has yet been
reached by the committee in the mat
ter his attorneys have strong hopes
that the application will be granted.
The Register and Leader of last Friday
has the following in regard to the ap
plication:
Presenting petition bearing the
names Of the county attorneys who Sc
cured the Indictment and conviction Of
Charles Woodard, of Decatur county, on
lawyers yesterday leaded with the
Legislative committ pardons, for
his release from The Fort Madison PEN
itentiary. Not only are the prosecutors
convinced that the man. was falsely ac-
cused, but eleven of the twelve jurors
who declared him guilty join in the
petition for his release. The twelfth
man has left Iowa since the trial Of
Woodard and his address could not be
found by the friends of the prisoner
who secured about 700 names upon the
petition which they yesterday present.
ed to the committee.
A. P. Olsen, former county attorney
of Decatur county and the man who se-
cured the evidence upon which the in
dictment of Woodland was based, ap-
peared yesterday with v. r. McGinnis
and G. W. Hoffman. Woodard's attor-
neys, to ask the legislature to annul
the decree of the courts. In giving his
reasons for changing his opinion of the
case Mr.. Olsen laid bare condition Of
outlawry which he says existed in De-
catur county when he was county at
torney and declared that the evidence
upon which Woodland was convicted
was, as he now believes, trumped up by
enemies of the accused mans family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Orphan Ridge.

W. M. Barlean spent Sunday with
James Melvin.
A. J. Fulton, John Ray, Fred Jones',
Sam Stephens, Lee Craig and Charles
Dobson called at Amos Brazelton's Fri
day night. A most enjoyable time was
spent with music and games, and when
they departed it was with the wish that
Mr.. and Mrs. Brazelton may soon make
many friends in their new home in Da-
kota, as they left Monday with their
goods and stock.
Arthur Forbes, of Leon, was down at
his farm Friday.
Charles Dobson was dragging the
roads Saturday.
Lee Davis and Miss Lucy Moffatt CALI
ed at James Marvins Sunday.
Aaron Goodman, of north of Leon.
spent Sunday at Joe Dobson's.
W. M. Smith and family Sundayed with
their daughter, Mrs. Amos Brazelton.
Jacob Butts called at the Barlean
home Sunday. s
Frank Davenport. of near Garden
Grove, was In these parts Saturday.
A. J. Fulton aad family speat Sunday
at John 6mith's. 'y
Isaac ManeheSter ana sister Lana
called on 6adie 6tephe1s Iaays 'Is!''s.' Issss
Fred Jones spent Saturday. night and
Sunday at NR. Nslvias. s Il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Little River.

Amos Brazelton loaded his car Of
household goods, farming implements
and stock and started with the car
Monday morning for North Dakota,
Henry county. His wife and son will
go Wednesday. We wish them pros
perity and health in their new home.
Lew Dobson, of Lineville, visited with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Dobson,
Sunday and Monday.
Willard Smith had business at Leon
Saturday.
Aaron Goodman and family and Miss
Nora Dobson visited at Joe Dobson's
Sunday.
Miss Leona Hatfield visited with her
aunt, Mrs. McNelly, couple of days
last week.
Fred Jones has moved on the lIemil-
rich farm.
Fred Smith, of Morgan township.
stopped overnight with Joe Dobson
Wednesday.
Homer and Charlie Davis visited with
Bert and Charlie Dobson Sunday.
George Stevens and Charley Dingman
had business at Davis City Wednet day.
John Weidner bought some corn of
Joe Dobson last week.
Frank Dobson and family, of Decatur.
are visiting his parents, Joe Dobson and
wife.
Thomas Guthrie had business at Chas.
Dingman's Monday.
Bert Dobson went to Lineville We'd
nesday to visit with his brother Lew.
Steve Axes, our popular mail carrier,
and Miss Sadie Stephens were out
buggy riding last Sunday.
Will Barlean was passenger for Leon
Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Little River Bend.

Marion Davis and family were Pleas
anton callers Friday. ri,
Vie Stover visited over Sunday with
home folks.
Fred Barrett, wife and baby visited
her sister, Mrs. Ed Still and family.
Al Sparger and family attended the
Charley Sparger sale near Davis City
Thursday.
Seth Davis, wife and son Lear visited
the last of the week in Missouri
T. L. Wynn and family and Martin
Hendrickson aud family visited Sunday
at Marion Davis.
Lawrence Wilson, Art Griffin and John
Drury attended the horse sale at Leon.
John Moore and family visited Mrs.
Moore's sister, Mrs. Joe Keller and
family Sunday.
AL Sparger and family visited Sunday
at Lon belongs.
Jim Still is visiting his brother, Andy
Still.
Mrs. Marion Davis and children and
Mrs. Seth Davis visited one day last
week at Joseph Ingrams.
T. l.. Wynn and family called at AL
Spargur's Friday evening.
Homer Moreman and wife visited
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Hullin-
ger.
Evert Dale visited Saturday night and
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Dale.
Lulu Hubbard spent last week with
her grandparents, Andy Still and family,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Another Good Horse for Decatur
County.

Mr.. W. 4. Truman, of BUSHNELL ILL.,,
has sold to w. II. Axes the imported
Percheon stallion "Windex.' He is
steel gray, 8 years old and weighs
around ton and is one of the "wde-as-
a-wagon" kind with leg at each corner,
stands on them right, and has the best
of feet and extraordinary bone. 1t is
a question if there is another Percheon
stallion his equal in the state. This
horse will make the season of 1909, to-
gether with the imported Hackney
stallion, Hockwold Bordeaux, also owned
by Mr.. Axes, at Leon. Mr.. Truman has
sold many fine stations in this county
and is of the opinion that many more
are needed. The draft gelding or mare
is very scarce and consequently fetches
a good figure but the top price has not
yet been reached, next month will find
them higher than ever before in the his
tory of America. Mr.. Truman thinks
there is NO place where they can grow
better blue grass than right here in
Decatur county, hence tho remarkable
success of the draft horse breeding in
dustry, which is not generally known,
but the time is fast approaching when
the value of southern Iowa soil will be
felt and the blue grass regions of Ken
tacky take back seat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
stork Calls at Fennell's.

BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Fennell
Jr., Feb. 2e, a girl.
The above announcement would in
form the people Of the county that John
Fennell was happy, but it is unneces-
sary for the announcement to be put in,
as not only John, but Tom and Ed Fem
mel have been busy since the arrival Of
the youngster in passing out cigars to
every person they met. 1t looked Satur-
day % il the Fennell family we're either
celebrating OF getting ready to run for
ofiee, as nothing was too good for their
friends, and their enemies but they
don't have any. Mother and bake are
doing ane and il somebody can corral
papa and the two unclos and keep them
in for . week everything will come oat
all right. C.ofydon Dslnoerat s...st
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Pleasant Valley No. z.

Grover Crees and wife, of Van Vert,
are visiting at W. M. Brincr's.
George Kirkpatrick has moved on the
Howard farm in Clarke county.
Mrs. W. f. Wadsworth is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Clyde Crees this week.
Albert Kirkpatrick has sold his 40
acre farm to John Foland at $3.50
per acre.
Miss Mary Bramer and Henry Jim
merson were visiting last week with
Mrs. John Acton.
Mrs II. l.. Brammer and Grandma
Brammer, called on Mrs. Lavina Jim
merson last Monday.
Mrs. John Ramsey and her two daugh-
ters were visiting at the home of her
father, j. A. Brammer, last Tuesday.
Sidney Walters has moved on the
farm on Sand Creek which he bought of
James Bennett.
Mrs. Lavina Jimmerson and Henry
Jimmerson were visiting with Mrs.
Arthur Evans at Grand River last
Thursday.
Charles Roland and Miss Jennie Wood
were quietly married last Wednesday
evening at Grand River by Squire John
Davidson. They will make their home
for a time with his father, Isaac Fol nd.
We wish them a long and happy life.
Ephraim Munyon has moved on the
place vacated by Jackson Young on
on Long Creek, and Mr.. Young moved
on the Frank Greenland farm vacated
by j. H. Edwards.
W. M. Briner has been quite sick the
past week but is some better at this
writing.
James Bolds was visiting with his
sister, Mrs. Isaac Poland, last Monday
W. F. Wadsworth, H. L. Brammer
Henry Immersion, John Acton and Will
liam Poland were business visitors al
Grand River Thursday.
Mrs. Walter Boles was quite sick las
week but is better at this time.
Judson Vanderpool and wife wer,
visiting at the home of her father, Ran
som Brown, last week.
Henry Jimmerson and wife and Mrs
Lavina Jimmerson visited last Sunda,
with Walter Trowbridge, who is yer,
sick.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Double Wedding.

On March Z, 1909, at 2:3O p. m. near
Arispie, Union county, Iowa, very
pretty wedding was solemnized at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Priest. Tho contracting
parties being Mr.. Grant Allen and Miss
Leova Priest and Mr.. Russell Allen and
Miss jamie Priest. AS the strains of the
wedding march were being played by
Miss Madge Akin the two couple en-
tered the parlor attended by Mr.. John
Priest brother of the bride, and Miss,
Ada Hemelricb; after they had taken
their places Rev. Edwin Priest cousin
of the brides pronounced the words
which united their lives. He used the
beautiful and impressive ceremony of
the Christian church. The brides were
attired alike, being beautifully gowned
in white. The grooms wore the usual
black. The brides are two very estimable
young women of Union county, the
young men are to be congratulated for
the wisdom shown in choosing wives.
The young men are the sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. F. Allen, of Decatur City, Iowa,
and are both young men of excellent
habits.
Immediately after congratulations a
bount;ful wedding feast was served to
which all did ample justice. Besides
the near relatives of the brides there
were present: Mrs. Hemilrich and
daughter Ada, Of St. Joseph, Mo-, Will
liam Bruner, grandfather of tho brides,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. F. Allen, and son Roy,
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Eiker all of De-
catur City, Iowa, Mr.. Akin and family
of near Arispie.
AS evidence of the esteem in which
these Young people are held they were
the recipients of many beautiful and
useful presents. These young people
will engage in farming near Decatur
City, Iowa, and we predict for them a
prosperous voyage over life's tempestu.
GUS sea.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Methodist Notes.

The subject of next Sunday mornings
sermon will be, "The Religious Awaken
ing Among Men" The men of the COM
munity cordially invited to this service.
The entire congregation is invited to
attend the Bpworth League services at
$3.50 p. m. Come early and enjoy good
meeting. An unusual service at 7:3O,
don't miss it. Prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening; topic, "The Kind of Re-
vival Leon Needs and How to Get 1t"
Be in your place. Sunday school and
junior league at the usual hours. The
mems bible class is growing, try it. All
invited to all the services. On account
OF the declamatory contest choir prac-
tice will begin promptly at p. m. Fri
day evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

= Emerson.
Rev. Kunz conducted the devotional
exercises Of the high room Monday
morning. He closed with the address
Doing Ones Best" We prcfted by his
talk.
The taIfy pull and marathon races
were but two of the many events ia
which the seniors participated last
Thursday night. 1t began by trip
through the power house by the physics
class and closed with candy making at
ketcham's.
Harry Watsabaugh, one of our seni,rs,
addressed the high school Thursda,
morning concerning the inauguration of
President Taft.
Last Wednesday our school contribute
ed 1855 to the Allison monument fund
which was forwarded to the state
treasurer.
The South ward was victorious in the
base ball game played between the
North and South schools last Saturday
The score was IS to II.
The botany class have an early garden
started in the basement.
High room visitors for last week were
Miss Alpha Long and Mr.. Wallace Lem
max.
Education is the cheap defense Of
nations. Burke.
Whether or not Dame Van Wrinkle was
justified in her treatment Of Rip was
the subject of discussion in the liter
atnre class one day last week The
girls advocated the affirmative of the
discussion and the boys the negative.
We remain undecided.
Remember the local declamatory con-
test which takes place at the opera
house Friday evening, March 18th.
Eleven high school students will take
part and the two winners will enter the
county contest week later. We want
to make as good showing as the other
schools, SO come out and by your pres
ence encourage the contestants to do
their best. The program is printed
elsewhere in this issue
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
High school Declamatory Contest.

Friday evening, March 18th, at S:15,
the local declamatory contest will be
held in the opera house. The judges
will select two of the contestants to
represent the school in the Decatur
county contest which comes week
later. Everyone is invited. Reserved
seats 25c, students 10c. Following is
the program:
Music
The New South Victor Ogilve
"The Switchmans Story" Ethel Beck
"Pickwick in the Wrong Bedroom Brown Caster
Supposed Speech of John Adams Ralph McGimis
Music.
Death of Paul Dombey'.. ,.......... Virginia West
Jim Wolfe and the Cats ........ Lester Gardner
Speech of Patrick Henry Before the Virginia Con
vention". -. IL -. . w Charles Hous
"Regulus to the Carthasinia,Is" Herman Deck
Music.
by Telephone. H.. ............. Cece Grimes
Jesus Before Plate 49,. ..... Iva Brigg gaman
"Ths Marrying of Susan Cegg b.. ...... Hazel Moore
Music.
Decision OF Judges.
Judges Miss zaida Gains Gracelasd College; Prin.
J. A. Mcintosh, Weldon; prin. Erven Spencer, Pleas
anton
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
Alma Mullln.

Alma, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. Mullin, of northeast Leon,
died last Thursday Of pneumonia being
years, months and six days of age.
All was done that skill and loving
hands could do but all in vain, the grim
monster claimed his victim. The funeral
services were conducted from the resi-
dence Friday afternoon at 3 p. IN. by
Ed. j.. j. Rupert, where number Of
friends had gathered to pay their last
tribute of respect to the little one that
had fallen asleep in death.
Little Alma leaves loving father and
mother, two sisters, one brother, one
grandfather, one grandmother and a
large circle of friends to mourn her loss.
May the bereaved ones have sufficient
strength for the hour is the prayer of
the writer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11
N. J. McCaull.

Michel Johnson McCaull was born
June 13, 1888. at Black Craig, Scotland.
Died Feb. 26, 1909, at Garden Grove,
Iowa. Age 70 years, s months and 13
days. MIR. McCaull's childhood until he
was fourteen years of age was spent in
Scotland. His parents both died before
he left home for America, his father
when he was three years old and his
mother when he was nine. A picture
recently received from the old country
shows that the house in which he was
born still stands and is owned and oc-
cupied by some of his relatives.
He was the first child baptized by the
Rev. Michel johnson who preached in
the Minnigof church for more than
fifty years. When NJ. j. McCauIl was
eighteen months old he was stricken
with what was called worm fever
from which he did not receiver for two
years later, and then he was left
cripple, and remained so until he died.
He was next to the youngest of a
family of eleven children, five girls and
six boys. In 1852 the six boys and one
of the girls bade farewell to the other
four sisters and leaving their home
sailed for America. After coming to
this country resided in Ambern, N. Y.
from there they came .sChieage,
which part of America at tKaHs e InSs q
the "west." In that city in 1864Hss was
united in marriage to Isabella Wish, by
Bev. Patterson of the Presbyterian
church. In 1872 Mr.. and Mrs. McCaull
came to Garden Grove, since that time
they have kept continuous residence
in this community.
Two years ago he retired from busi-
ness, but up to that time he was actively
engaged in commercial lines, rounding
out an honorable business career of
thirty-fve years in this town.
Mr.. McCaull was among our most re-
spected citizens and was greatly es-
teemed by his many friends during his
residence here and these all greatly
mourn his death. He was raised and
educated in the Presbyterian church in
Scotland, his father being an elder in
that church, but he never united with
any church organization in this coun-
try. He put his membership in Temple
Lodge of Garden Grove, in 1872. He was
made Mason at Carey Station, Ill. OF
the order here he has been most faith
full and acknowledgements 1t is by his
own request that the funeral services
are in charge of the Masons.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCaull's family con-
sisted of six children, three girls and
three boys. Four of these died in in
fancy, Laura, Maggie, Adelbert and
Eddy. Two are still living, Mrs. Grace
Howard of Leon, Iowa. and Mr.. Fred
McCaull, of Des Moines, Iowa. These
two children with his wife survive him.
OF his brothers and sisters all are dead
except Robert McCaull, of Garden
Grove. Iowa, who with his family was
present at the funeral.