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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-02

With flags Gyius, with bIueiackets
drilling and their hsr9 filing che air
with martial quickstCps, the fleet has
come % Washington. All the big bat
ucs7:ps which made the whole w0tld
SIT up and g. ke motto, have not honored
me Capital with their presence, but
tney have sent as mary uudCrstudies as
taey could possibly get ND To the Wash
sngton Navy IOrd and things are NOV
ing some down In the southeastern sec
Lon of the city.
When the Dixie pulls In this af.er-.
noon, which Will be jIst as soon as tho
ude gets tho inaugural spirit into its
Ipples. there will be i'm the navy ward
-Wv or the GloOe-circlinE sailors I'm adj
Cluon 10 the hOmeStayers, whO are do
llS All IN their power 10 make things
lively for the visitors
The Hartford, Admiral FarTagut'S
historic flagship, is already in from the
Naval Academy. The Hartford has
peen maLucd by 800 OF Uncle Sans most
cllPDeT bluejaCkets. who made the world
tour, and who haze come ND 10 take
part in the Inaugural parade. Along
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-02

OF distinguished visitors 10 Norfolk 10
see the Eeet come iu-
The presence Of the biggest feet %
ships the navy yard has seen in mar y
day has added new life TO the yard
Everybody is hustling. visitors are pc
ing shown aboard, colors are festoOned
al about the ships. blUejackets are
drilling and the call OF the bUGle is
heard throughout the day
One OF the most excited OF all the
personnel Of the heet-and every blue
jacket on the Prairie says he is
part OF the personnel-is Mig, the little
black spaniel mascot Of the ship. Mig
was as busy this morning as anybody
aboard. He's a veteran in the service
"OId Pete SchlOO SAYS Mig IS on his
second hitch,' which has something
10 do with being in the navy seven
years.
Mig viii be a feature Of the Inaugural
parade. and much preparation IS being
made 20 present him in a manner suit
able 10 his rank and station.
During their stay in Washington, the
men Of the navy will be quartered in
the ample barracks Of the navy yard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-02
Ivory Ballroom.

The ivory ballroom
That Is what the artists in charge say
the Pension building will be called after
the Taft inaugural festivities. That IS
what they are trying 20 make 1t. Ex-
Cept for the color that will adorn the
Presidents box and the delicate shades
OF the gT0Wing azel.as that will be scat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-02
Afternoons Free.
WEATHER REPORT.

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Showers this afternoon. partly cloudy
nd slightly cooler tonight "Wednesday
falr, winds mostly light and variable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-02
GAY OLD TIMES
FOR ESPECIAL" S"
How Two of Sylvester's Cit
iZen Aids Lost Chance
for Hero Medals.

How YOU ike 20 be a special police
man for inaugural week
Some Of the men who got jobs to do
patrol duty in the residential sections
Of the city while the regular bluccoats
are detailed down town don't think
much Of f. OF course, there is that
$3.50 per for walking the streets eight
cut Of every twenty-four hours, but
IL wasn't mercenary motives that
prompted several hundred OF our city
zens 70 rush 10 headquarters and ask
for the privilege of being sworn IN as
special officers.
There was something aIuring, some
thing fascinating IL the prospect Of
hiking around the streets with d big
shiny badge on ones expanded breast,
and have all the small boys in the
neighborhood disappear when one comes
around a corner and say. Cheese II,
de cops
See Hero Medals.
Then, too, there was the prospect of
being a hero. Everybody likes 10 be IT,
hero and policemen have better chances
OF being heroes than PLAIN everyday
citizens Some Of them could just see
a Carnegie medal staring them IN the
face.
Then there was another induccmcnt
that puts the $3.50 per back into the
dark corner. Il was the possible oD-
portunity TO exercise latent Sherlock
Holmes talents that would mean a big
Continued on Third PageJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-02

Today-High tide, 4:4S a, m. and 5:i2
p m Low tide, ll:l0 a. III and 11:55 p.
m.
Tomorrow-High tide. 5:47 a. m. and
500 ? m Low tide, T.: :05 a. N.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29
The first food of the day.

Every man, woman and child begins
the day with more or less vigor of mind
and strength Of body according to the
first food supplied to the stomach. The
best first dish of the day is bowl of
Quaker Oats. The stomach can assimi-
late it more quickly and with less effort
than other foods There is little or no
waste and every ounce Of food is con-
verified into muscle, vigor and brain
activity. The strongest people in the
world are the regular eaters of Quaker
Oats. You should eat it for breakfast
every day.
The regular size package of Quaker
Oats sells for l0c, the large family size
package comes at 25c and SOC.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The K. P. band gave the first of their
series Of weekly band concerts last Sat-
urday evening, the streets being filled
with people who enjoyed the splendid
music. The boys made fine appear
ance in their stylish new uniforms. A.
the school band occupies the band
stand on next Saturday night the K. P.
band will erect stand and play at the
corner OF Main and Commercial streets.
The following is the program:
March, .sThe Warrior, y Losey.
Overture, .tCriterions'- Miller
Waltz. aDream Girl,s--Harlem. &
Overturs, "Fantasque,, -Dalbey
A Aezi0An Internezzo, tsB enita ~ Hoffuaann s u
Two-step, moonlight Aiorst 4
Overture "The Elves Kiefsr
March "Ereaks Of Blackyills, 3" Dnibsy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

An alarm Of fire was sounded Monday
evening, it being reported that Uriah
Mitten's residence in south Leon had
been struck by lightning, but the
trouble was that an electric light wire
had become crossed with his telephone
wire and there was good sized blaze
shooting out from the phone. Mr..
Mitten tried to put it out with water
and had quite surprise as he said it was
the first time he ever saw blaze which
water would not touch. No damage
was done aside from injuring the phone,
and the same crossed wire DESTROYED
the phone at the home OF Chas. Coffin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

State inspector Corbia, OF the state
board of control, dropped in last week
and made an official inspection OF the
Decatur county farm. He came un-
announced and found things little
torn up as Steward Shira was busy
kalsomining and painting, but after
looking over the buildings gave every
thing his approval, remarking that the
sanitary conditionssAt the farm were
among the very best In the whole state,
and highly omplimented Steward sGhira
on the excellent manner inswhich he is
conducting the institution.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29
HURST BROS.
They are the best.

Jap Statzell, the we'll known produce
dealer of this city, has brought to our
Office curiosity in the shape of an egg.
The other evening Mrs. Statzell was
using some eggs at home when she
picked up one which was unusually
large and broke it in saucer she was
surprised to find that inside the she'll
there was a second egg which was also
encased in = hard shell, the smaller
egg being about the size of pigeon
egg. The small egg can be seen at The
Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29
J. CESLER.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL AID
MINISTRATOR
In the district court OF the state OF Iowa, In and
for Decatur county.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Daniel J. Hullinger
deceased.
To whom 1t may concern
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed and has qualified as special admins
traitor Of the estate of Daniel j. Hulnger late of
Decatur county Iowa, deceased. All persons in any
manner indebted SO said deceased his estate will
make payment to the undersigned; and those having
claims against said deceased his estate will pre-
sent them In manner and form as by law required
for allowance and payment. ss.sE
Dated this 23d day OF April "A. ID. 1909
NJ. 8. HULLfNaER
SbsSt Special Admin 4trator Of said estate
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

. The Odd Fellows had an enjoyable
time at their hall on Monday night, the
occasion being the celebration of the
Goth anniversary of the order. The rain
interfered somewhat with the attend
ance, but many Odd Fellows and their
families were present, an interesting
program being rendered and Rev. Chas.
Arthur Coakwell made splendid ad-
dress. Refreshments were served and
it was late hour before they dispersed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

DR.. ]. O. Woodmansee has purchased
the Woodmansee house from his father,
and is building new porches and re-
modelling the building with the inten-
tion Of occupying it as residence and
operating Office for his practice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Constable Fred Fuller, of Van Vert,
brought Grant Craft down from that
town Tuesday to serve out a fine of $50
and costs which had been imposed upon
him for selling liquor at Van Vert, and
he is now guest of sheriff Andrews.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

r. G. Fulton, of High Point, was in
last Saturday renewing for his Re-
porter while he had the money, for he
told us that last week he sold bunch
OF 81 head of hogs from his farm which
brought him the snug sum of 81 ,406, an
average OF q little over $23 per head.
The hogs brought cents and were
bought by W. G. Still, Of Garden Grove.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

M. F. Grimes returned Friday even
ING from Des Moines where he had been
for several days attending the annual
convention Of the managers of the many
clothing stores which are operated by
the Kraft Clothing Co. The convention
was . decided success and many Of the
representatives Of the big wholesale
houses. were ia attendance showing
their lines % goods for the consideration
Of the Kraft chain Of stores.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

A team driven by Ralph Sigler was
left standing in the north part of the
city last Friday and ran away, tearing
up the buggy some and the horses be-
came tangled in wire fence near the
residence of Fuller Avery, who hap
pened to be working near with an axe
and he cut them loose before they were
cut up much.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

MIR. and Mrs. Marion Zimmerman, of
Woodland township, are in Leon for a
few days, their three year old son Les
ter, being operated upon in this city
Tuesday. The little fellow stood the
operation nicely and is doing fine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Mike Griffin, the we'll known farmer
of Eden township, is nursing pretty
ing corn crib at his farm and struck
the fore finger of his left hand . ter
rife blow with a. hammer. His little
son was standing near said papa, you
have spoiled your finger" and Mike
says he agrees with the boy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Farquhar & Sons are in Van Vert this
week installing job of plumbing in
the residence of E. ]. Blair, consisting
of porcelain enameled bath tub, lavatory
and kitchen sink. Also range boiler,
pressure tank and air compressor pump.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Arthur Forbes was down at Blockley
last Friday looking after the tile
which he is putting in on his splendid
farm. He is putting in quite lot of
tile on this farm, having put in some
last year and it seems to solve the
question Of making bottom farms the
best in the county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Simon Goodman and sister, Mrs. Abe
McVay, returned last Thursday from
Jasper, Mo-, where they were called by
the illness of their sister, Mrs. john
Schott, who is in quite serious cendi-
ton, being practically helpless, and
was no better when they returned home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Floyd Rumley, who lives northwest
of Leon, while cutting wood on the farm
of j. H. Maine, two miles northwest of
this city, last Thursday evening, made
mislick and inflicted bad cut on his
left foot which will lay him off from
work for some time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

All the students at Ames, state col
lege, pick on the Sure Drop out of eight
different planters, so get the best at
Bowshers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The Leon school board will meet Tues
day evening, May 4th, for the purpose
Of employing teachers for the coming
year. All applications must be in the
hands of J. W. Rowell, secretary of the
board, before that date.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

q. Z. Bell has purchased the vacant
lot just north of his fathers residence
on Church street from his father, John
Bell, paying $1,000 for the property,
and will build modern and commodious
residence on the propurty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

We guarantee you can drive in walk
or trot and the Sure Drop will not string
the corn but will drop it in square.
We buy by the car load.
BOwSIIER & EOWSIER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Axes & Pullen bought their rugs, car
pets and linoleums from a local firm,
Hurst Bros. The contract calls for the
linolenm to be laid, and the carpets to
be sewed ready to be laid, and involves
an expenditure of little less than $500
Axes says sit costs a pile, but look
what I'm getting"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

This is the season of the year to
brighten up the house and out build
ings. Come in and let us show you the
Sherwin Williams house paint and
Chicago white lead and oil paint: Our
prices are as low as the lowest.
VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Carl Coffin has been appointed carrier
and William G. Cresswell substitute
carrier on rural route No. l, running
out of Decatur City, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Perry
Goodman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Three good farms for sale on long
time, with small payment. Write
for list. H. 6. ARNOLD. Garden
Grove, Iowa. 52-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Harry Wright went to Albany, Mo-,
in company with D. r. Glaze,
of GAINESVILLE, to whom he had sold fine
new jackson auto, which was shipped
in a car load to Albany, and they were
going to drive it across to GAINESVILLE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

LOST IA gold cross and chain. The
finder will be rewarded by returning
same to The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Cement blocks and bricks for founda
sions ready for delivery at Roe Casters
cement block factory. He will figure
with you on any kind of cement work
YOU want DONE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

We will handle at all times fine line
of the very best boiled ham and dried
beef, and will slice it for you in any
quantity. Try it once and see how fine
it is. PENNIwELI. BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

While enroute to Davis City Sunday,
G. E. Henderson broke sprocket wheel
on his auto near the Z. Housh farm,
and it was necessary to telephone to
Leon and have Harry Wright come out
ana tow him in.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Don't delay but place your order
right now with Roe Caster if you want
cement building blocks or cement work
of any kind done this spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The owners of the many autos in Leon
were all out last Sunday trying out
their machines, and the honk, honk,
made things seem rather gifted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Farquhar & Sons have installed a
magnificent new cutlery show case in
their hardware store. 1t would be hard
to find moro up-to-date hardware
store than the Farquhar establishment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Rev. Clara Flora, of Des Moines, will
preach at Crown chapel on next Sunday
morning and evening. All are cordially
invited to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Armstrong, of
southeast of town, are rejoicing over
the arrival of bouncing son at their
home on Sunday, April 18TH. 1t is their
first boy and Billy is stepping pretty
proud these DAYS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

For SALE-A good twelve year old
mare, weighs 400 pounds. Will work
in all harness. K. HICKMAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Buff Plymouth Rock eggs from high
scoring birds for sale. so cents per
setting. H. S. JENKINS,
r. r. 1. LEON, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Frank Hickman, of Eden township,
has been unfortunate with his colts
this spring, losing seven colts and one
valuable mare from some unknown
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The obituaries Of the late D. ]. HUI
linger and Mrs. J. W. Valentine are
crowded out this week but will appear
next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

have 100000 good brick on hand.
Will deliver to any part of the city.
32tf F. l.. JENKINS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

WANTED-A housekeeper, aged from
50 tn So years. No children to care for.
Apply to G. W. Jenree, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

A few pointers buy the only planter
that you can afford, the Sure Drop. At
RnWSher'S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29
See Roe Caster right now if you want
cement building blocks.

SEED CoRN-Reid's Barly Dent for
sale. r. L. Chastain, r. f. D. No. 2,
Leon, Iowa. 35-3t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Not the cheapest but the best is the
motto of the Sure Drop planter.
BOwSHER & BOWSIlER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

We have plenty of native lumber on
hands to sell. Already sawed out. No
waits. Dekalb & Smith. 24-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The Sure Drop planter has the valves
that does it perfectly. Bowsher's have
a car load.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Before you purchase a car call, ex-
anime and get prices on the new REQ
at Teale's garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Niavi system of treatment literature
sent free upon application. Mrs. q. E
Long, county manager, Leon, Iowa. 25tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29
Try some of that fine boiled ham and
dried beef at Penniwell's market.

The best meal served in Leon is at
the Park hotel under the new manage
ment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The revival meetings at the M. E..
church are being well attended at each
service. Rev. E. S. Menoher, of Alton,
is assisting Rev. Boyd, and he is preach
ing some effective and powerful SER
mons
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The commencement exercises of the
Ridgeway high school will be held on
Saturday evening, May 18th, there be-
ing twelve graduates. One of the
graduates is Jesse T. Whistler, youngest
son of Mrs. Emma Whistler, and a
nephew of Silas Whistler, who resides
west of Leon. The young man expects
to complete his education by attending
college for term of years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29
The Sure Drop planter don't go wrong.
See Bowsher's.

The G. w. B. M. will meet with Mrs.
C. M. Ketcham on Wednesday, May 5th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

LOST A fountain pen. The finder is
requested to return to The Reporter
Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

Will give $500 in gold to the planter
that will make as square drop as the
Sure Drop planter.
BOWSHER Il BOWSHHR,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

e. W. Teale has just received supply
of new REQ cars. Call and examine
than,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

CORN FOR SALE-I have about 1000
bushels of corn for sale on my farm 5
miles southwest of Decatur City.
35-2t* f. f. BEDIER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The Park Hotel is serving specia
Sunday dinner. Try them once and yol
will become regular customer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

You can deposit by
mail. This strong
National Bank offers
many advantages. To-
tai assets nearly a
quarter of a million.
Small accounts well
come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The Sure Drop planter makes abso-
lutely square check. At Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-29

The school band will give the regular
Saturday evening concert this week
The boys expect their new uniforms ii
time for the occasion. Following is the
program:
Newton March Buhalts.
schottische, 1.-The Rose, Thomas
Moonlight in Dixie"-Clement.
"Napanee" an Indian noyelty-Williams.
southern Breezes," tone picture Anterior.
March, "yesuvius, Lincoln.
Medley Good Night Waltz,"-Hildreth.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-03-05
Local News Items

A dentist remedies tooth troubles.
See DR.. McClintock at Beach about
yours.
For all kinds of house moving
call or write w. S. Marvin, Senti-
mel Butte.
Choice residence lots for sale on
the north side of the track, see C.
H. Moulton.
FOR SALE: Team of geldings;
seven years old; weight about 2400;
inquire of A. M. Dillivan, Beach,
N. Oak.
l have several hundred ''bad
land" cedar posts for sale; good
sound posts.-V. Wicka, Beach,
N. Oak.
Twenty Rhode Island Red cock
erels for sale at $3.50 each, while
they last-Mrs. L. F. Crawford,
Sentinel Butte, N. D. 13tf
have several thousand dollars
of private money to loan on i'm
proved farms, also on committed
and final proofs.-H K. Schuster,
Wibaux, Mont.
have clients with $500, $500,
$1,000, and $1,000, to place on i'm
proved lands in Billings county, at
a low rate of interest, no delay
money waiting. r. Waters,
Beach, N. Oak.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-03-05
Two justices of the peace. Meeting
called at 2 p. m. j. B. Houck,
Town Clerk. 1916
POPULAR EDITION" LAWS
OF 1909

AS usual, Immediately after adj
journment of the present session of
the Legislature, the Popular
Edition" of the laws will be issued
by R. D. Hoskins, Bismarck. The
style of this work conforms to the
official edition. It is set in large
type and can be relied on as being
accurate. Quite a little statistical
information is also given. Among
other things we enumerate, the
vote last election; list of state
and county officers; news papers to
date; practicing attorneys; gover-
ina boards Of the state institutions,
etc.
Your orders will be promptly
filled given to the Chronicle. The
price is $l.00.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-03-05
NOTICE OF CAUCUS:

All voters of Beach civil township
are hereby notified that on Tues
day, March 9th, caucus will be held
in the Beach fire hall for the pur-
pose of nominating the following
officers: Two supervisors, one
clerk one treasurer, one assessor,