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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Last Saturday Earl Axes, who is a
member OF the Leon School band, sent
his cornet case containing his fine cor
net to the depot at Decatur City by a
friend to bring to Leon, but when the
train left in the rush to get aboard it
was overlooked, and for some time Earl
was bemoaning the loss of his cornet
thinking it had been stolen, but such
was not the case. When the conductor
Of the special train which brought the
crowd home Saturday evening went
back through Decatur he noticed the
cornet case on the platform and took
it to Van vert where he left it in
charge of the agent and Earl received it
Mon6av
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

A horse owned by Ralp Baker caused
considerably trouble to parties return
ing from the celebration at Decatur
City last Saturday evening. Mr.. Baker
allowed Dean Hale to ride the horse to
Leon, and the lad with companion
decided to go to Decatur City to the
celebration. On the way home the
horse fell dead near the farm of Clyde
Waller, and the lads not knowing what
to do, left the horse and walked to Leon,
and when others who were driving
home tried to get their teams past the
dead animal they had considerable
trouble. The horse had the heaves and
it is supposed the boys had overexerted
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

An item OF interest in connection
with the agitation for new depot
at this station, is the monthly report of
agent G. M. Ketcham for the month of
June, which shows that the receipts
for the past month for freight and pas
senger, was $1o,583. This is hardly an
average month as the monthly cash re-
ceipts at this station frequently exceed
$4,000. Doing business of approx
mately $4,000 year ct this station,
it looks as if the railroad company
could afford better depot in which
to do business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
ShoCkey-Bennett.

Mr.. Earl Shockey and Miss Fannie f.
Bennett, both of Leon were married at
the home of Justice John Holden in
this city last Wednesday evening, the
Dung couple being accompanied to the
home of Mr.. Holden by number of
their young friends to witness the cer-
emory. Both are quite we'll known in
this city and have many friends who ex-
tend their hearty congratulations.
They will go to housekeeping in this
CITY at once,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

While at Muscatine last week Henry
Bright visited at the home of l. G. Smith,
the former we'll known liveryman of
Leon, who is now engaged in farming
and melon raising at Fruitland, on Mus
catine Island and is prospecting. Mr..
Bright says he has forty acres of the
finest watermelons he ever saw, and if
nothing should blight or destroy the
crop they will net him good sum of
money this year. Mr.. Smith has many
friends in Leon who are pleased to
hear of his success.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
Smith-Corll.

Mr.. Nelson F. Smith, of Lamont, and
Miss Maggie Corll, of Decatur City,
were quietly married at the clerk s.
Office on last Thursday by Rev. Chas.
Arthur Coakwell. The groom is pros
porous farmer living near Lamont, and
the bride is a popular young lady of
Decatur City. They will make their
home on the groom's farm near Lamont,
and many friends extend congratulations
and best wishes,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Pearce and little
daughter came in Sunday from Clarinda
for visit at the home of Mr.. Pearce's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, In
this city. Mr.. Pearce who was formerly
freight clerk at the Burlington depot in
this city, is now bill clerk at Clarinda.
He returned home Tuesday afternoon
while Mrs. Pearce and daughter will
remain here for more extended visit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Miss Clare Lubbock, who for the past
twenty years has been engaged in juv-
emile work in Iowa, has resigned her
position as state agent for the reform
atory at Mitchellville, which position
she has held for five years. Prior to
that time she was with the Iowa Home
Finding Society. She is now enjoying
vacation with her sister at Mason
City, and has made no plans for the
fmture
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Edgar Rowe!l was the king bee
among the young Americans on the
Fourth this year. Mr.. G. H. Duffield,
son-in-law of Mrs. Thomas Teale, who is
general manager for the Paine Fire
works Co., with headquarters at Chica-
go, sent Edgar an enormous assortment
of fireworks, irecrackers and other
novelties, and he had the time of his
life Saturday evening in shooting them,
having invited in a number of his young
friends to enjoy the display.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
BrOWn-Leondrd.

Mr.. Pearl T. Brown and Miss Jennie
Leonard, both of Garden Grove, were
married by Rev. ]. L. Boyd at the M. E.
parsonage in this city last Friday
morning at $50. These young people
are we'll and favorably known in the
vicinity where they reside and many
friends extend congratulations and
wish them every happiness in their
new relation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
Harper--Bdker.

Mr.. Marcellus Harper and Miss Edith
Pearl Baker, both of GAINESVILLE, No.,
we're married at the Park hotel in this
city last Thursday morning, the cere-
mony being performed by Justice G. W.
Beck in the presence Of few friends.
They left on the noon train for few
days visit with relatives at Ridgeway
and will then go to housekeeping at
Cainsyille
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

e. J. Sdnkey has moved his Real
Estate office over Hdnsell's store,
corner Main and Commercial
streets. Leon, where he has much
better location. Any person need
ing farm loan at lowest rates or
the service of real estate man in
selling or buying property can Sc
cure his services by calling on him
at his new office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Lightning struck the residence of DR..
J. w. Rowell during the electrical storm
last Wednesday, the bolt entering the
house in an unusual manner, knocking a
small hole In the plastering in one of
the bedrooms down stairs, running down
the wire which hung picture, leaving
a mark all around the picture frame
and throwing it to the floor and then
disappeared without doing further
damage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Al. Beckett, the we'll known cigar
man from Abba, was in Leon Tuesday
the first time for several months, hav-
ing been laid up by illness. Jack is
one of the most genial fellows on the
road and has large circle of friends
in every town which he visits, and it is
needless to say they we're all glad to
see him after his enforced absence from
duty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The people Of Leon recently defeated
the proposition to issue bonds for a
water works system. Let's see! Didn It
Abba have very much of an experience
along the same line for many years
And then finally didn't the citizens
come to the full realization of how
much such system was needed here
and then vote for it? And would Abba
do without the waterworks system?
Well, hardly!-Albia Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Miss Florence Calyton, former popu-
lar operator at the Leon telephone ex-
change, was married last Wednesday to
Mr.. Earnest Kelley, the ceremony tax
ing place at the home Of the brides
sister, Mrs. D. G. Whistler, near Mt. Ayr
Mr.. Kelley also spent some time in this
city being employed as a lineman by
the telephone company. He is now en-
gagged in the restaurant business at
Mt. AYR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Don't go into newspaper office and
ask the editor to roast somebody, ad.
vises the Lamar Democrat. You don't
know how it looks or you wouldn't do
it, continues the Democrat. Here's a
parallel case: You step up to friend
and say, "Bill l wish yon'd go over
there and give that fellow good cuss-
ing for me. I'm little afraid to do it
myself,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Our local fisherman have almost des-
paired of ever being able to go fishing
this season, for the rivers have all beer
up so often and SO high it is feared al
the fish in the rivers will either gel
lost in the cornfields or covered up witt
the overflow dirt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
Sell your produce and cream to ]. M.
Williams at Decatur City, and get the
very highest market price.

DIR. H. r. Layton owns a horse, an
auto, sail boat, gasoline launch and
several other boats, but notwithstand-
ing all these modes of travel he was
compelled to walk home from Pleasan-
ton Tuesday. He went down Monday
evening on the freight expecting to be
home early Tuesday morning, but then
you know it rained
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The month of June failed to produce
the rush of weddings which might Just
ly be expected at this season, and as
the blame must be laid to someone's
door, the weather man will doubtless be
held responsible, owing to his continue
ton of the April showers during the
past month. The county clerks books
show but sixteen licenses issued dur
ing the month of June.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The Reporter editor can officially an
nounce the exact number of ties be-
tween the stations of Davis City and
Leon, for we had the pleasure of count
ing them Tuesday afternoon. We went
down to see how much water old Grand
River could spread out over the bot
toms at Davis City and as there was no
trains running back that afternoon
there was nothing left but to walk
home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The Knights Templars and their
ladies enjoyed banquet served at the
Central Il )tel last Thursday evening,
nearly one hundred being in attend
ance. After the banquet the Red Cross
degree was conferred upon three can
didatesIC. L. D. Thompson, of Mt. Ayr, S.
Varga and Win Cash, of this city. There
will be work in the Black Cross degree
on Thursday evening Of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

| want to buy your cream, butter, eggs
and all kinds ofproduce. Get my prices
before you sell anything, for will make
you money.
j. M. WILLIAMS, Decatur City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Bert Parker, who moved this spring
to his farm near Davis City, had to
move out Tuesday morning on account
of the high water, every foot of his
farm being under water.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
Prompt Service
Liberal Treatment
Absolute Safety.

] offer for sale my residence with 121
acres of land and located in the incorpor-
ated town of Leon, Iowa. A bargain if
taken soon. This is an ideal fruit and
vegetable farm and nice home for any
one. See me quick if interested, or
address l. N. McPherrin, Lock box 457,
Leon, Iowa. 45-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Some places the telephone central
office is supposed to be the source of
all information. Especially is it so in
smaller towns and on rural routes.
Recently patron on one of the lines
not great distance from Leon called
central and inquired the time of day
He received the unexpected reply, "the
line is busy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The electric light plant was compelled
to shut down Monday evening about
10 o'clock, as the big rain caused the
water to flood the light plant to such a
depth that it was impossible to operate
the machinery any longer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

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. PENNIWELL BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Strayed-About the middle of May, a
two year old red steer. $500 reward
for any information leading to his re-
covery. Geo. W. Wadsworth, Leon,
Iowa. 45-2t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Mr.. Charles H. Keim, for number Of
years we'll known farmer living north
of Leon, was married at Osceola last
week to Miss Maggie Mead, who has
also lived in this county for the past
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Agent G M. Ketcham sold 4SO rail
road tickets from Leon Saturday, and
no doubt many more paid their fare or
the trains rather than stand in line tc
secure tickets. 1t was strenuous day
at the depot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

W. W. Craig, our popular blacksmith,
was able to be up town the first of the
week, after being confined to the house
for nearly two weeks by illness. Mr..
Craig has been having a serious time
this summer, and his many friends sin
cerely hope that he has now started on
the road to complete RECOVERY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Our reputation as weather prophet
is assured. Last week we prophesied
that it would rain tomorrow and it has
rained every day since. 1t will con-
tinue raining until it clears up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

E. w. Teale has just receiveda supply
of new REQ cars. Call and examine
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

For SALE-One Jersey Red SOW with
ten pigs by side, six weeks old. Also
a few Poland China shoats. l. N. Nc
Pherrin, Leon, Iowa. 45-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The residence of Mrs. e. E. Long, in
east Leon, was struck by lightning dur
ing the storm last Wednesday after
noon, and demolished a chimney.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

For Sale-One high grade yearling,
part Short-Horn dark red bull.
46-1tx IONA HOUSH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

RAGS WANTED-A quantity of large
clean, white cotton rags. Bring to The
Reporter Office. Highest price paid.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

]. M. Williams is stirring things up in
the produce line at Decatur City, for he
is paying the very highest price for
produce and cream
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Unless there is change pretty soor
that famous flood of ancient times will
be outdone and we'll all be building
Noah's arks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The best meal served in Leon is at
the Park hotel under the new manage
ment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

viavi system of treatment literature
sent free upon application. Mrs. e. e
Long, county manager, Leon, Iowa. Is tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Try one of those splendid meals which
are being served everyday at the Park
Hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

A free stereopticon lecture will be
given tonight, July Z, in the Advent
church by Rev. Finn Murra, of. Boston,
Mass, on China. Sixty splendid views
will be shown on Chinese life and
customs,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

For SALE Complete saw mill outft
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on accoant Of ny health.
27tf D.A. BRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Before you purchase car call, ex
anime and get prices on the new Rec
at Teale's garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Buy two Row cultivator and clean
out your corn next week quick. Next
years terms. BowsHER & BoWsHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

We have plenty of native lumber on
hands to sell. Already sawed out. Nc
waits. Dekalb & Smith. 24-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

WANTED-Good shelled pop corn at
Benefel's restaurant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

See Roe Caster right now if you want
cement building blocks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

For SALE-14 head of extra good year
ling steers, and 20 to % head Of good
Cotswold breeding ewes.
w. H. HAzLET.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
F. NJ. CODER
DR.. W. v. ELLIS.

GRADUATE VETERINARY Office and resi-
" dence blocks north of public square in the DR.
Woodmansee residence.
All calls answered day night. Phone 100.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
For Sale.

100 good apple barrels. 1oc each.
j. A. CASTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Cement blocks are the thing for
foundations and cellars. See Roe
Caster jr. about them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
Millet, Cane and Buckwheat at

Try some of that fine boiled ham and
dried beef at Penniwell's market.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Save per cent by paying cash and
trading with us.
OGLvIR & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

For the best auto oil and batteries see
H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday both morning
and evening. Sunday school at 9:45
a. m. Junior League at 3 p. m. Epworth
League at p. m. Rev. Chas. Subway
leader. All cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Millet, Cane and Buckwheat 9
Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

The Park Hotel is serving a special
Sunday dinner. Try them once and you
will become regular customer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Do Not Forget to Add q. Sack Of
Jennison's Very Best Flour
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Deere No. 8 Planters are winners.
II. A. WRIGHT,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Don't forget that Wednesday Is
ironing day. Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Don't forget that Wednesday is
ironing day. Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
For Surplus Groceries

when your larder is getting empty
come here and get them.
Our finely assorted stock is sufficient
and your account is solicited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

A residence in Leon for sale or trade.
J.J. RUPERT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08

Millet, Cane and Buckwheat at
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
Your Supply

checks up tolerably we'll. Consider
ing the hearty eaters at your table
It's wonder you keep as well stocked
as you do.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-07-08
See F. L. jenkins for brick.

See F. G. Mullinnix for brick. soft.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-25
LEGISLATIVE DO|NGS'

makes all violations OF the state
| liquor laws penal offenses.
A letter from Congressman Burke,
who went east some time since for
his health, brings the information
that he is improving rapidly.
| If the governor signs the bill
which has passed both houses of the
legislature we will 60 back at the
next election to selecting county
commissioners by districts just the
same as the law was before 1901.
Dillon has fixed the matter up SO
the state will not be able to get into
any more mixups like the. North
Carolina bond deal by repeating the
law which gives the governor power
on behalf of the state to accept such
behests.
| The committee from the state
federation of commercial clubs have
fixed up their bill covering the new
department of immigration and have
asked for an appropriation for each
of the coming two years of $4,000.
Estim ates OF the general and
special appropriations to be passed
by the present session of the legis.
lature figure the amount at about
s., 100000 of which the general
appropriation bill will carry over.
81, 100000.
| The bill introduced to permit the
social clubs of the cities of the state
TO dispense booze to their members
met with defeat at the hands of the
present session. If clubs are going
to handle booze they must pay the
state license.
The druggists are coming in for
their share of attention from those
here who oppose the liquor traffic.
Bills have been introduced forbid
ding druggists from selling beer;
compelling druggists to have : ply
sicians prescription covering each
sale; compelling druggists to report
all sales and the name of purchaser
to the county auditor.
One would naturally suppose
that South Dakota was practically
without laws before the setting of
the present session of the legislature
had they been present at the last
day of the present session when bills
could be presented unless fathered |
by committee. There were six |
resolutions and one hundred and |
seven bills.
Cable has introduced bill that
compels the state auditor to publish
in his annual report the vouchers
upon which he has issued warrants
showing just what the money was
expended for. 1t is believed that
this will head off many expenses
which have been paid for by the
state in the past which it is doubtful
were rightfully chargeable to the
state.
Senate -Fortieth Day.
Opening.
Bills introduced:
S b 244, Laurson-To punish the
making use OF false statements to
secure credit.
B 245, Laurson-T To provide for
the payment of deposits in two
names.
S Il 246, Laurson To punish
derogatory statements affecting
banks.
S B 247, Hitchcock Relating to
powers of corporations doinga surety
or casualty, or burglary or employ
ers' liability business.
SB 24S, Arneson Amending sec,
tion 100, chapter S,revised civil code.
S B 249, Highley Providing for
care Of crippled and deformed
children.
S b $50, Dillon Rela.ing to
nurseries and nursery AGENTS.
S b 25l, Dillon Appropriation
for new buildings and Improvements
at the Yankton hospital for insane.
S b 252, Anderson Relating to
to the venue ii certain criminal
actions.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-10-06
WHEAT Is STRONG
Active Demand FIR Cash Grain Had
strengthening Effect-Other
Grains Effected.

Chicago, Oct. 5.-WHEAT.-The &c
tive MILLING dema..d for cash grain
had strengthening effect on wheat
here today, the ciosing quotations
showing net gains of rs 6&4 to la
Ike. The sales of cash wheat here
were reported at 10000 bushels. most
Iy in small lots, and the premiums
paid were sufficiently nigh to prompt
liberal covering by shorts in Deem,
Der
The leading cash interests were
also free bidders for that deIivery.
The market was bui.::shly affected by
the reported breaking out OF cholera
in northwestern Russia. and the i'm
proved demand for Manitoba wheat
was ascribed to that cause. The sen,
sational increase in the world's Wis.
ible supply. amounting to l7.25D,Q0
bushels as outlined in Bradstreets
weekly statement was the principal
bearish factor, but it had little eg-
feet
No. ? red $117hc; No. 3 red t.0Sm
lis; No. hard l.0S@1.12; No. :
hard 1.036t1.0S: December opened
99B @Lo0; high 1.01A; lowest $685.;
closed 1.O1: May 1.G4B S1.03.
CORN--A light weakness at the
start soon gave way to much tlrner
feeling which prevailed the greater
part of the day. the increased lie
mand for cash grain by eastern ship
pers was largely responsible for the
strength manifested Closed firm, 4
to as@1ac higher.
No. 2 60G6okc; No, white e.;
No yellow COZ mG9h No. go;
No 3 white 60% No 8 yellow coz !;
December opened 5Ga 057: high
J75s: low 56%; closed sra 5s57h;
May GO@6O1s.
OATS--Weak the greater part of
the day owing to selling by Influential
cash interests. The bulge in wheat
brought out some covering by shorts
later which resulted in q recovery o.
all the earlier loss. AT the close
prices were bmA above ye 3terlay's
final figures.
No. white 1914 6D39Mc; standard
40c; December opened 3S7s M39; high
39A 639$s low 3S5sM3SA; closed
3914 May 4l24 W4i7s.