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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
NEWS BUDGET
 FROM STAFFORD
CMrs. W. D. French. Correspondent)

SAFFORD, December 24.-Good morning. A Merry Christmas to young and old.
 John and William Wyatt of Black Rock, are visiting in Stafford.
 Houston Roach and family have come up from their ranch at Thomas to spend the holidays in town.
 Miss Lucy Purdum left for Morenei this morning for week s visit with friends.
 Mrs. Joseph Winsor has moved from Thatcher to Calvin, where her husband is employed.
 This afternoon the wedding of Ezra Curtis and Miss Kate Blazzard will take place in Thatcher at the home of the bride.
 Will Carpenter has returned home from a two years mission in the south ern states.
 James Nash is in from Globe to spend the holidays with his relatives here.
 Mrs. Bertha Preston of Canada is in Pima to spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. Josephine Rogers.
 The Layton Sunday school will give Christmas social this evening.
 Mrs James Matthews of Fairview was released from the insane asylum last Monday as entirely cured. She was committed to the institution last Feb ruary. Mr. and Mrs. George Montierth, on Thatcher drive, will entertain a few friends this evening. The guests are Misses Lola and Ka,e Fonda, Hulda Brundage, Messrs. Del Welker, Jesse Hayse and Lon Layton, | Attorney Wiley E. Jones received a beautiful Christmas remembrance this week from the Hon. William J. Bryan mOner' s "Speeches and Lectures, with his autograph. Miss Hulda Brundage of Mesa is wis. iting friends in Stafford and Thatcher. Miss Alberta Colton is expected in tonight from the University at Tucson to spend the holidays at home Milton Lines has moved his family | from MOrenei back to Pima.
 Mrs. Caroline Peoples of Pima win spend the holidays with her daughter in Globe, Mrs. Griee.
 HyTum Claridge of Thatcher bought out the livery business of Damron and | liildreth at Clifton last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Damron, lately widowed, has i CT.
 Four large lots facing the academy al | Thatcher on the south, were sold this week to the instructors in the academy. The late prolonged storm seems to Lave passed over qni the promises are l good for beautlful Christmas day.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
ACTION FOR CLAIMS IS HARD FOUGHT
 BATTLE
Has Been in Progress Entire Week and Will Reach Jury
 During Coming Week

The suit of William Mill Williams
 others vs. the Live Oak Copper .upany, which is now in progress in . district court, is proving to be . of the hardest fought legal battles omc up in the local court for many .rS.
 Eith Attorneys Stoneman & Jacobs rnSenting the plaintiffs and Seth E.. .zard and George K. Hill appearing
 the defendant company, this suit
 been in progress all week. As the
 is an action to quiet title to a val e mining claim, many technical it's of law are involved and many arsses are subject to the strictest imitation. As the result, the ease
 not go to the jury until some time gt week.
 Dsterday afternoon court adjourned
 will not resume session until Mon
 morning. The jurymen were all ex- -.d and. allowed to go to their homes ,pend Christmas, although they had n kept continually in the court SC, since the beginning of the trial.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
A WEAK WOMAN
 AND HER STORY
In Floral, Ark, Lives a Lady Who Feels That Her Strength Was
 Restored by Cardui.

Floral, Ark.-"I must speak a good word for Cardui," writes Mrs. Viols Baker, of this place.
 "About month ago was in very bad health. was 8 weak and nervous tha l was not able 10 do my houSework.
 My husband bought me one bottle of Cardui, the woman's tonic. took it &C., cording to directions and now am in good health.
 'I think Cardui is fine tonic for weak women"
 And you are not the only lady who thinks so, Mrs. Baker.
 Thousands, like you, have written tc tell of the wonderful benefit Cardui has been 10 them.
 Cardui contains no minerals, or other powerful drugs. It contains no glycerin or other notwithstanding ingredients.
 It is just a pure, natural extract, of natural vegetable herbs, that have been found to regulate the womanly functions and strengthen the female system.
 All druggists sell Cardui.
 See yours about it.
 N.B-Wrftc to: Ladies' Advisory Dept, chatta. nooga Medicine Co, Chattanooga, Ienn.. Tor Specidi for Women, sent in plain wrapper, on request
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
WIFE WAS KIND TO
 DOZEN MEN HE SAYS
Twelve Men Named in Alp
 plication for Divorce

ST. LOUIS, Mo, December 24.-- Twelve men, one of them mining en gineer of wide reputation, are named in the answer filed by Augustus F. Ellison to the divorce petition of Mrs. Nellie Ellison.
 Ellison charges that Axel O. Ihlseng of New York, owner of large mining interests in the Joplin (Mo,) district, was attentive to Mrs. Ellison for six years. beginning in 1903. He charges that lhlseng called on Mrs. Ellison at her home, met her clandestinely" both in St. Louis and in New York, took her to restaurants and summer gardens, and had long telephone talks with her.
 They warned Mrs. Ellison B daughter, Ellison charges, against telling him -of their association.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
JEFFRIES BEATEN
 BY OLD BARLEYCORN
Pays Fine of $6.30 for His
 lndiscretiOnS

Jim Jeffries who fell into the clutches of the police drag net, Thursday even ing, appeared before Judge Hinson Thomas yesterday afternoon for iudg. ment.
 Judge Thomas, as referee, decided that Jeff had been outpointed by Old John Barleycorn in his fight as he was out of condition and had been so clear ly defeated that he was compelled to resort to mud bath in the street.
 Accordingly he was assessed $6.30 as his share of the expenses. Jeff paid up and promised to be more careful in the future when hooze fight was to be considered.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
Fine Weather for Ducks!
 So Thh1k Local Nimrods

hours and came back highly pleased with the outcome of the trip.
 A number of other nimrods who vis tied the same section report luck almost as good.
 Yesterday party consisting of Ralph Sturgis, A, McAlpine Billy Fisk and Ed Grider left for Salt River. These intrepid hunters will be in the open today and will return to this city tomorrow They left town in high hopes of securing good supply of ducks before returning.
 It is probable that several parties will go out this morning and spend to- day and tomorrow in the open. Shoot ing so far this year has been only fair and as the result, the recent influx of ducks has aroused much interest in shooting circles.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25

the outcome of the recent storm, , hunting on the Salt River and in yalley as we'll is better at the pres
 time than has been the case for .ral years and as the result, many nimrods will be out today and to- row. in an effort to bag few linn ae storm has driven in large mum of ducks from the north, where
 suffered from inclement weather, Salt River and the valley marshes | about equally in the distribution uckS.
 mn Pickens and John White were he marshes at Geronimo Thursday, " bagged thirty-two ducks in few
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
It's a Crime

To neglect your health. The worst neglect that you can be guilty of is to allow constipation, billiousness or any liver or bowel trouble to continue. It is poisoning your entire system and may lead to a serious chronic disease. Take Ballard g Heroine and get absolutely well. The sure cure for any and all troubles of the stomach, liver and bow els. Sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
low One Doctor Successfully Treats
 Pneumonia

. In treating pneumonia, says Dr. J. Smith, of Sanders, Ala, "the v remedy I use for. the lungs IS amberlain s Cough Remedy. While, rourse, I would treat other symptoms Tn different medicines, l have used remedy many times in my medical srtice and have yet failed to find
 ase where it has not controlled the ,uble. I have used it myself, as has D my wife for coughs and colds re- .catedly, and I most willingly and
 erfully recommend it as superior to . other cough remedy to my know.
 ge." For sale by all druggists.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
The CorIect Time

To stop a cough or cold is just as m as it starts-theu there will be no ager of pneumonia or consumption. ,t few doses of BallaTd's Hore- md Syrup taken at the start will p the cough. If it has been running
 for sometime the treatment will be ger, but the cure is sure. sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-25
TAFT RECEIVES
 BARON UCHIDA

WASHINGTON, D. C., December 24. Baron Uchida, the new Japanese am. bassador to the United States, was for. many received by the president today and presented his credentials, The us. ual exchange of expressions of good will followed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
"The Price of Liberty" /"

We desire to personally call the
attention of The Reporter readers to
the lecture which will be delivered by
Hon. G. F. Rinehart, of Des Moines, at
the opera house in this city on Friday
evening of this week. We have per-
sonally known Mr.. Rinehart for num-
ber of years and feel that the people OF
Leon are interested in him from the fact
that he is the husband of Miss Sue
Young, one of the most popular young
ladies who ever claimed Leon as her
home. Mr.. .Rinehart has gained q
national reputation both as a writer
and public speaker. He is eloquent
logical, forceful and entertaining. His
lecture ON 1.-THE Price of Liberty" has
been delivered the past winter in many
of the larger cities Of Iowa, and every.
where has been praised in the fullest
sense of the word. We are fortunate tc
be able to hear him, and the opera
house should be filled to it's utmost
capacity Friday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
Vivian Beard Wins Honors.

Vivian Beard, son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
N. Beard, former we'll known residents
of this city, now of Osceola, was last
week awarded first honors in the civil
engineering graduating class of the
State College at Ames. He is only
nineteen years of age, being the young
est member in the graduating class Of
"a members. Vivian graduated four
years ago with honors fren the Leon
High School and he now has won the
highest honors in his class after four
year course at college. He is student
who always made unusual progress in
all his studies and he has brilliant
future before him in his chosen profess
sion. He has many warm friends IN
Leon who will be pleased to hear OF his
success, and most heartily extend their
congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
THE OLD GRIM REAPER
Gathered a Rich Harvest During the
Past Week. Many Good Citi-
liens Answering His Call.
A Christian Mother Passes Away.

Died at her home in Decatur CITY,
Iowa, March 81, 1909 after long, pain
full illness caused by internal cancer,
Manervy A. Benton, daughter OF VIM.
and Sarah Akers.
Manervy A. Akers was born in Mercer
county, Mo-, April %, 1s47, was at the
time of her death G1 years, II months
and days of age. When she was seven
years old she came with her parents to
Decatur county, Iowa. She was united
in marriage to Richard G. Benton, who
passed away Oct. /, 1908, their marriage
occurring Feb. %, 1868. To this union
twelve children were born, five of this
number died in childhood. The living
are William e., Ira c., Garrett O., John
NJ, Anna Myrtle, Mary E. and Charley
r. All the living were present at the
bedside when their mother passed away.
She was also survived by three brothers,
and one sister, with number of grand
children and large circle of devoted
friends and members of the Rebekah
lodge of which she was member.
Sister Benton was converted and be-
came one of the substantial, faithful and
devoted members of the Palestine Bap-
tist church, remaining true to her
Savior till her great suffering came to
the end and she is at rest. The floral
offerings were abundant, beautiful
and inspiring. The funeral services
were held in the NJ. e. church at Deca-
tur City conducted by the writer assist
ed by the pastor, and was largely at
tended after which the remains were
borne to the Palestine cemetery and
laid to rest by the side of her husband
to await the call of the resurrection
trumpet at the last day. May the God
of pity comfort the bereaved ones.
f. FDWARDS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
A Pioneer Man Passes Away.

Died at the home of his son, Allen
Ramsey, after a short illness, James
Ramsey. The deceased was born in
Hancock county, East Tenn, FeS. 19,
1925, and was at the time of his death
81 years, month and II days of age.
He was united in marriage to Marga-
ret Baker in his native state about 1916.
To them seven children were born, four
sons and three daughte RS. Five of this
number are living, two have passed
away, one in infancy and daughter at
the age of 81 years. The deceased came
west to Davis county, Iowa, in the
spring of 1850 and to Decatur county in
May 1851, making purchase of the home
stead where he died, living on this
place ifty-eight years. He was man
OF inventive genius and mechanical
skill and was lover of quiet home life.
Brother Ramsey was converted in
1859 and was baptized into the fellow
ship of the Camden Baptist church by
the Rev. James Allen Todd remaining a
true, worthy and respected member till
called to his rest. He leaves to mourn
his absence three brothers, two sisters,
three sons and two daughters with a
number Of grandchildren and great
grandchildren and large circle of
ardent and devoted friends as was so
clearly seen by the attendance at the
funeral which was conducted by the
writer, an old time friend and at one
time neighbor near the Camden church
cemetery where his remains we're laid
to rest by the side of his devoted and
pious wife who died four years ago.
May the kind father of love and COM
passion comfort the sorrowing and be-
reaved left to mourn. May they not
sorrow as those who have no hope.
| II EDWARDS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
Edwards-Robbins.

Mr.. Isaac N. Edwards, of Date, S. D.,
ana Miss Emma Robbins, of Leon, were
united in marriage at the NJ. E. parson-
age In this city on Monday morning at
~ o'clock, the ceremony being per-
formed by the pastor, Rev. j. L. Boyd.
me groom was for many years = resi-
dent OF this county. moving few years
ago to South Dakota. The bride is also
well known resident Of this county, a
daughter Of Mrs. Caroline Robbins. The
happy couple left Tuesday afternoon
Tor their future home at Date, s. D.,
followed by the best wishes of a large
circle OF friends in this vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
HELEN DECK

o.. never strike sail TO fear. Come greatly into
port, OF sail with God, the seas Emerson.
The students were all in their places
Monday morning, having thoroughly en-
Joyed the vacation last week.
Win Matsler, who is now attending
Drake University, visited our school
last Friday afternoon and gave very
interesting talk along college lines.
Mr.. Field, of Galesburg, ILL.,, visited
the high room Monday morning and
sang for us. He is very pleasing
all. - 'o' :" 'S
A number of the teachers took ad-
vantage of vacation week and visited
schools In neighboring towns.
Teachers and pupils are getting ready
for patrons day, April SOth.
We are pleased to see, Miss Rine.
hart back in her place again after a
weeks illness.
Several of the Leon High School stu
dents attended the State Declamatory
Contest at Osceola, Friday, March 26.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
LEON-A TRADING CENTER.
Leon Merchants are Reaching Out
For Trade and Are Get
ting 1t.

Last Saturday was banner day in
the history Of business circles for Leon.
Never before has there been such a
crowd in our city on single day aside
from big celebration days, but ON this
occasion the only attractions offered
were the regular stocks of the Leon
merchants. In last weeks Reporter
there were five full page advertisements
of leading merchants, all Offering special
inducements to people to come to Leon
to do their trading and the results are
certainly gratifying. Every store in
Leon had all the business they could
possibly handle that day, and many of
them while employing extra clerks
could not wait on the big crowds which
thronged their stores from early morn
ing until late at night. And in this
connection we want to say that there is
not more progressive set of business
men to be found in any small city in
Iowa than the business men of Leon.
They have the best stocks of goods to
be found, and at all times they are max
ing close prices, relying on big sales
for profits handled on small margin,
and the people Of the whole county are
taking notice that it pays them to come
to Leon to do their trading. With the
best of stocks from which to make
selections and with prices as low or
lower than can be found in any city in
Iowa, the buying public are coming
many miles to do their trading in Leon.
1t shows that our businessmen are alert
and it is is having it's effect in substan-
tial growth of our city. Not single
business room which is not occupied and
it is next to impossible to rent dwell
ing. Leon people have quit their knock
ing and are boosting for bigger and
better Leon. Let the good work con-
| tinue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
Jones-Stephens.

Married, at theEhome OF the brides
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Stephens,
Sunday evening, April 4, at o'clock, by
Justice Frank Cox. Mr.. Fred Jones and
Miss Sadie Stephens. The groom is an
Industrious young farmer of Eden town
ship. The bride is the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stephens and was
born and raised here. She is we'll and
favorably known to large circle of
friends. The wedding was quiet af
fair, there being only the relatives
present. After the congratulations
were extended they repaired to the
dining room where sumptuous dinner
was served. They will Immediately go
to housekeeping on a farm owned by
the groom in Eden township. They
have the best wishes of their many
friends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
Nathan Cralgo.

Nathan Craigo the subject of this
sketch was born at Connerville, Ind,
Dec. 3, 1910 and died March 30, 1909.
aged 50 years. He came to Eddyville,
Iowa, with his parents when quite young
and lived there till he started out for
himself at the age of IA. He after
wards drove stage for the Western
Stage Co. for about % years, bringing
the first news to Leon of the assassina-
tion of Abraham Lincoln.
He was married to Mary U. Knapp
April II, 1865. Three children were
born to them Mrs. S. K. Carmean and
Miss Lulu L., both residing in Leon
and B. Frank Craigo, lately deceased
He was separated from his first wife in
the spring of 1898 and in Oct. 1896, was
married to Alicia c. Lindsey his pres.
ent wife with whom he resided in north
Leon.
Seven brothers survive him namely;
Jim, Joe, AL, George, Anderson, Charley
and Bennie, and two brothers and three
sisters dead. Two grandchildren also
survive him. Barden Carmean and
DoYothea Craigo, to whom he was very
devoted.
| Nate, as he was called by everyone
was known to AL the early settlers, he
had kind heart and knew what it was
to suffer yet never complained. In faith
he was Methodist and clung to this
faith all through life; although he had
faults yet they only wronged himself
But he is gone, throw the mantle Of
charity and love over him for he was q
father through it all and after life's flt-
full fever he rests we'll.
| The brothers present are Jim and
family, Joe, AL, George and Charley and
a nephew, Charles Craigo from Center.
vile, all the living brothers being pres.
ent but Bennie who resides in western
Montana and could not come, and Ander.
son Craigo, who resides in Dos Moines
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
Resolutions of Respect From the
Christian Endeavor Society of
Crown Chapel.

Whereas, In view of the loss we have stained by
the decease of our friend and associate, Hiram Ell
who nearest and dearest to him; therefore be it
Resolved, That it is but just tribute to the
memory OF the departed to say that in regrettng his
in every way worthy of our respect and regard. 1
Resolved, That we sincerely contlole with the
family of the deceased the dspensation with
which 1t has pleased Divine Providence to .,tdict
them, and commend them for consolation to Him who
orders all things for the best and whose chastfse-
Inents are meant in mercy.
Resolved, That copy of this heartfelt tcstilnon-
ial OF our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to Mr.
and Mrs John Elliott, the parents of our departed
friend, a copy to the Decatur County Journal and a
copy to the Leon Reporter for publication.
ELIZA BUNCH, President,
JANE EVANS Secretary
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08
Death of Hiram S. Elliott.

Hiram Smith Elliott. was born near
Marshalltown, Iowa, Feb. 9th, 1890.
At the age of 10, he went to Nebraska
with his parents where they lived 3
years. In 1908 he came to this vicinity
to reside, and continued to live here
with his parents until one year ago,
when the family moved to Parsons,
Kas. Last September he returned to
Iowa since which time he has made his
home with Mr.. Brice McDonough, where
he died March 81, 1909, being 10 years
l month and days old.
Hiram was young man who made
many friends and no enemies. He was
always ready to extend helping hand
and to speak kind word to any one
who might be in need of sympathy.
That he was loved by all was evidenced
by the many tokens of love and SYM
pathy from all his acquaintance during
his long illness. His suffering was in
tense yet he bore it all with great
patience. His body will be taken to
Marietta, Marshall county, where it will
be laid at rest by the side of two
brothers and one sister who have
preceded him to the better world.
He leaves to mourn his loss father,
mother, two brothers and two sisters.
besides host of relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at Crown Chapel
Friday morning at II o'clock, Rev. ]. L..
Boyd conducting the services. The
remains were taken that afternoon to
Marietta for burial. A large number
attended the funeral at Crown Chapel.
A CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors and friends
who did SO much for our loved boy dur
ing his long illness and death. God
alone can repay you.
Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN ELLIOTT,
MIR, AND MRS RRIcE McDON0IIcu
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-08

April 8, 1901, to this union were born
two children, Victor Claude, age q
years and Jaunita Maude, age 8 years.
The husband and the two children sur
vive her.
Her mother Mrs. Beavers, two sisters,
Mrs. IL. G. Warrington and Mrs. j. w.
konklin and one brother W. G. Beavers,
OF her own family are still living. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Joe Goodsell at the home and the
remains were laid to rest in the Beavers
cemetery at Woodland.
A very large number of friends and
neighbors were in attendance at the
lunnra1