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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Woodland.


church here Sunday.
farming implements to Eugene Massey
Friday.
Several from here attended COM
mencement in Leon last week.
Carl Kendall and Jasper Bethards were
looking after business in Lineville We'd
nesday.
Mrs. NJ. N. Emmack visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Adair Wednes-
Gay and Thursday OF last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Lentz were Leon
visitors Saturday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Lockwood and
daughter Alta spent Sunday at the S. d.
Leachman home.
| Nora Bethards assisted her sister-in-
law, Mrs. G. w. Bethards with her house
cleaning last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Clark visited
Mrs. Clarks sister, Mrs. II. o. Petty and
family Sunday.
w. P. Newlin and daughter were
Leon visitors Monday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Kendall were
guests Sunday at the w. d. Gochenouer
home.
Homer Johnson visited his uncle, ]. S.
Keller of near Leon Thursday night.
Ray Farnes of Leon visited friends in
this vicinity the latter part of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey Deisher were
Sunday visitors at the w. p. Newlin
home.
Elder J. j. Rupert filled his regular
appointment at Morgan Saturday night
and Sunday morning and evening.
| IT NJ R1aHcnn ottnnlol fhn fr1n
of Sampson Kinds at Lineville Saturday
returning home the following day.
Edgar Freeman of Davis City came
the first of last week for a visit at the
S. D. Leachman home.
vicinity last week shearing sheep.
Fred Teale of Leon was looking after
business here Saturday.
Jesse Still attended the funeral of
his sister, Mrs. N. j. Trembly at the
New Salem church Monday of last week.
Mrs. Trembly died at Creston and was
brought back for burial.
Mr.. johnson of Roseville, Ill.,, was in
this vicinity last week and purchased
cattle of j. S. Beavers and T. G. Lane.
Mrs. l.. Giesseman went to Lineville
Saturday to attend the funeral of Samp-
a visit with friends there.
j. j. Farver returned Wednesday
from Grand Island, Nebraska. His son
Charles died and was buried before he
reached there. Mr.. Farver's friends eX-
tend sympathy in his bereavement.
G. M. Teeters special agent of the
Iowa State Insurance Company, of Keo-
kuk, was here the latter part of last
week adjusting losses.
The A. G. Sunday School will observe
Children's Day the third Sunday in
June with a programme in the morning
and basket dinner in the church park.
All are cordially invited to attend.
LenDa Deisher, Sarah Coontz, Myrtle
Newlin, Ellis Newlin, Pearl Coontz and
Ed Rupert were Sunday guests of MIR.
and Mrs. H. B. Cox.
MIR. Clark of Corydon, travelling sales
man for the Chic Cora whip Company of
of New York, was looking after profess
sional business here Friday. His wife
accompanied him.
Quite severe storm swept south of
here in the vicinity of Lineville, also
east of here in Wayne County, Saturday
night. Several houses were blown
down and other damages done near and
at Lineville. The storm was less severe
here although there was high wind
and much rain.
Novia S. Beavers departed Tuesday of
this week for st. Joseph, Mo-, where he
will take treatment of an ear and nose
specialist
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
kilgore.

Arthur Lille the sewing machine
agent had business in this vicinity one
day last week.
W. A. Trembly, of Grapevine, Texas,
was visiting relatives and friends in
these parts last week.
Mrs. George LaFollette, of Leon,
spent a few days last week in this
vicinity the guest of her sister, Mrs.
r. E. Cozad.
Ed Still, of Pleasanton, called at j. N.
Stills one evening last week.
Jesse Still. of Woodland, and Rufes
and James Still, Of GAINESVILLE, Mo-, at
tended the funeral of their sister, Mrs
Nancy Trembly which was held at New
Salem last Monday.
Sarah Lille assisted Mrs. Joe Ingram
with her household duties last week.
Marion Davis and Harry Slower, OF
near Pleasanton, passed through these
parts Friday with some large filing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Center.

Saturday nights rain stopped the
corn planting.
Several families of Center were out
at Leon Saturday night.
Sears, Farnes and Seymour called at
Pine Grove Sunday
Boyce and Brown have about 5000
pounds of wool this season.
Rev. Mrs. Flora preached at Crown
Sunday.
Several car loads of stock will be.
shipped from Center soon.
Messrs Boyce and f. CAREERS chill.
dren have the measles.
Everett Seymour secured claim in
Dakota.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Van Vert.

Mrs. John Gibson and Jennie Craft
made business trip to Leon Wednes-
day.
Miss Celia Thompson went to Osce-
ola Tuesday to have some dental work
done.
Laura Gould went to New Virginia
Wednesday for a few days visit with
relatives.
Helen Bradshaw, of Grand River, was
in this city between trains Wednesday
]. M. Allen returned from Kirksville
Mo. Tuesday, where he had been with
his wife who had an operation per-
formed.
Geo. Johnson made business trip to
Des Moines Wednesday.
Frank Waterman, of Mama, Okla.
came Wednesday for few visit with
his mother at this place.
Leon CARRIER made business trip to
Osceola Thursday.
Miss Ruth Stearns, of Garden Grove,
was in this city Thursday.
Mrs. Mae Church, of Kansas City, and
Mrs. Frank Waterman and daughter, of
Mama, Okla, came Friday for few
days visit with relatives.
Miss Leona Burns returned to Osceola
Saturday after spending few days in
Van Vert.
Mrs. Elmer Lane, of Grand River
came Wednesday for a few days visit
with her daughter at this place.
Misses Edith Lantz, Agnes Elliott and
Minnie Malhorn made a business TRIP
Osccola Thursday.
A. L. Belding returned from De,
Moines after visiting few days with
relatives.
Mrs. Frank Reed and daughter Mary
went to Des Moines Saturday for visit
with relatives.
Robert Caldwell, of Decatur City
came Tuesday for visit with his sis
ter, Mrs. Loran Thompson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Burr Oak Ridge.

Most every one from this vicinity
took in the sights in Leon Monday.
DR.. Jeffries was called out to Everett
Martins Wednesday, Mrs. Martin be-
ing on the sick list.
We understand Clair Fletcher is
numbered among the ones who have the
measles.
Master Dillon Frsst boasts Of hav-
ing more friends than any one, and we
agree with him rs he received forty
postal cards his birthday.
Miss Emma Smallwocd is assisting
with the house work at James Hazlet's.
A. ]. R1mley and family spent Sun
day 1T Clarence Runley's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Do this with your children.

School children should be fed plenb
fully and frequently on Quaker Dat.
1t makes the best possible breakfast foa
anyone who is to work with either brai1
or muscle. It's easy to prove this n
your own family. Increase the daily
consumption of Quaker Oats and your
see an almost immediate Improvement i
the health and energy of those who eal
it. The regular size package of Quake,
Oats sells at l0c, the large family pack.
age SIZE at Csc; the family package viii
piece of china 30c.
Breakfast on Quaker Oats every dry
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Little River.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Piper are visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stephens few
days.
Charley Dobson visited Saturday
night and Sunday with his cousins, Rob
and Earl Axes.
Joe Dobson purchased new spring
wagon Monday.
John McNelly and family attended
the show at Davis City Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Weidner called on
Joe Dobson's Friday.
jeff Fulton and his road gang passed
through here Monday.
There were several men down from
Osceola and loaded the corn which was
bought last fall for shipment.
NJ. and Mrs. John Weidner attended
the commencement exercises at Leon
Thursday night.
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New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
SALVATION ARMY AT WORK.
Food and Clothing for -Four Thousand
al Grand Central Palace.

Christmas cheer vas provided for four
thousand % the peer az the Grand Central
Palace, Lexington avenue and 4sd street.
by the Salvation Army. From 4 o'clcck in
the morning the army ofncsrs ana men
from the Industrial Home il Harlem. had
been az work carrying in baskets for dis
trihution. bundles OF clothing and mate
rial 10 provide lUncheons for those who
had no homes 20 which they could take
the contents Of the baskets
BY . O'Clock a long line had formed
around the Grand Central Palace, ana
from every direction more were coming
As was 70 be expected. most OF those who
appeared we're scsntily clad. and the cold
wind pierced them through. II was de-
cided. thsrefors. 20 open the doors and let
the crowd in. The hnsl touches were then
being put 10 the preparations Tor the dis
tribution on the utin noor OF the great
auditorium. long tables We're weighted
down with baskets. and a pyramid sur
mounted by en- American nag was erected
st The front 81 the stage. with an i'm
menss Christmas tree loaded Vith presents
for the youngsters az either side
Lieutenant Colonel Parker was in gen
ersl charge Of the distribution, and he was
assisted by Rrigadier Barker. Brigadier
Ferris. Lieutenant Colonel Cox. Lieutenant
Colonel Damon. Brigadier Kimbsu, Major
Pickering. Adjutsnt McGee, Lieutenant
Colonel Chandler. and Mrs. Brigadier stsn-
ton. Sharp AZ 10 o'clock Miss Booth. who
Is suffering from rheumatism. was helped
20 chair near the stage where the dis
tribution began She vas accompanied By
her sister. Commissioner Mrs Booth
Hellberg. OF England who Is on her first
visit 20 New York.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
NO PROTEST MADE.
Right of asylum Cannot Be
Refused.

Washington. Dec. 25-News Of the
fight of Zelaya from Corinto was re-
ceived in official circles here with vary
ing emotions. While the State Depart
ment undoubtedly would have apYreci-
ated the capture Of Zelaya and his ar
laignment on the charge OF numbering
the two Americans. Grocs and Cannon.
there IS in other quarters a distinct
sense OF relief in the passing OF the
Nicaraguan dictator from the scene
Had this government been determined
70 stand by the demands made in the
note sent by Secretary Knox % Senor
Rodriguez. Charge d'Affaires OF the
Nicaraguan legation here. II is acknowl-
edged that the escape OF Zslays could
have been prevented.
That no efforts were made 20 block
the Night OF the former president is con-
sidered by some diplomats here as an
indication that the position originally
taken by the Secretary Of state was not
altogether tenabIe. The right OF asylum.
under international law, is most rigor-
ousIy regarded. and Zelaya. IN asking
such a right from the commander OF the
Mexican g1nboat General Guerrero.
made request that could not well be
refused. AS the American authorities
made no protest against the acceptancs
OF Zelayas person. tass hIsxican com
mander had no alternative but 20 aid
him in leaving Nicaragua
A precedent was established in the
case OF Nord Alexis. former President
of Hayti. when he sought asylum on
a French cruiser lying in the haTbor
He was wanted by the succeeding gov
ernment on a number OF charges. but
the French Minister escorted the de-
posed ruler 10 the wharf, where he was
met by a launch from the warship and
taken aboard. No protest ever was made
over this incident. and IL wss regarded
as coming we'll within the scope OF the
law Of nations.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
SAVE HORSES FROM FIRE.
Coopsrsgs Plant Burns and Causes
Panic in Church Near By.

Parishioners OF the Greek Catholic
Church. Williamsburg. were thrown into
a panic last night and four patrolrnen were
overcome BY smoke in the rescue OF twenty
horses when IRE totally destroyed the coop
srage plant OF William England. which IS
a two story affair and runs from North
81 street 20 North sth street IN Bedford
avenue The loss was $1,000
The hre was discovered By attendants At
the evening services IN the church when
smoke began 20 pour in through partly
open windows. In spite OF the Efforts of
the priests. there was a wild rush 70 the
street and several persons were knocked
down and trampled on The first ones 70
reach the open air found that the nearest
FIRE alarm box was out OF order and rushed
70 the Bedford avenue police station. which
is near by. The alarm was sent in from
there and the reserves were turned out
When the hremen arrived tine burning
building was doomed. and Deputy Chief
Burns turned in two more alarms to pro
tect surrounding property Chief Croker
responded 20 the third alarm.
Twenty horses IN the cOoperage stables
were stampeded. and Patrolmen Fitzgerald,
Harmon, Smith and Young were so ex-
hausted by heir successful efforts % get
the horses out IN safety that they required
the attention or ply sician.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
BRIDE HIS CHRISTMAS GIFT.
Young Englishman Wins Her After
Tro Days Wooing

William Blaisdell stalwart young Eng
Eshman. who came 20 New York on
Wednesday from his home in British Co
lumhia, thought last night he had received
the best Christmas gift OF the town. for
after e whiTlwind wooing of two days ne
ven and married the girl ot his choice
The bride was Miss Bsrnedstts Giasson. OF
Montreal. whose father was = well known
lawyer OF that city until mis- death, a year
ago.
Miss Giasson and Mr.. Blaisdeg we're
friends when the latter was the college
football idol in Montreal. a year ago. Mr..
Blsisdell. ST, established q drug store for
his son recently in British Columbia, and
the young man conceived the plan OF be-
ginning business with a wifes assistance
So he decided 20 come 20 New York 20
find out il his reasoning did not appeal 10
Miss Giesson. The result vas the wedding
yesterday afternoon in the rectory of the
Roman Catholic Church OF the Blessed
Sacrament. No. rs West 7lst street
The couple viii leave for Montreal TO-
day. and go later 20 their home in British
Columbia.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
ZELAYA UNDERFLAG
Continued from erst page

night Knowledge OF hts ultimats des-
,ination or his plans for the immediats
future was denied.
Both Minister Mariscal and Sub Sec
retary Gamboa declared thar they sx-
pcted no conflict with the stats Depart
ment at Washington as a result of hav-
ing permitted Zelays 20 go aboard ths
Mexican wsrship. No Official opposition
to such a proceeding they asserted, had
been expressed 20 this government. and In
the absence OF any objection the act was
such as any nation would have per-
formed under ike circumstances
"Zelaya took advantage OF tns pres
ence OF the Guerrero in Nicsrasuan
waters. asking this government. through
our minister at Managua, Bartoloms
Cafbaisl. for asylum aboard the Guer-
zero. and We granted H." said Sefor
MarfscaI "ZeIaya IS a private citizen
now. since he has resigned the Presi-
dency OF Nicaragua. sn6 as such had a
perfect right - make the request.
AT what port he expects 20 land or
where he intends 20 60 re have not been
informed According 70 our advices. tho
United states vessels which were theirs
and could havs opposed his emoarka-
tion, nads no EFFORT % DO 20. The
United States government. which 10 a
prudent government. cannot object %
our course. and we 90 not expect thar 4,
will"
Senor Nfariscsl reiterated his prsvious
disclaimer OF intention % taks Zslays
aboard when the Guerrero went 20 Co
rinto. and said 10 vas "only within a day
or two that he had asked 20 oe allowed
% board the vessel
As 70 Zelaya's Destination. sotn on
cials expressed ignorancs. "Hs nav
wish 70 land at 5alina Cruz. and simply
pass across the isthnus 20 take
steamer FOR some foreign port" said
Senior Gambos. COR be may chooss %
land at Acapulco or az Nanzanillo 81
some other Pacihc coast port and catch
a steamer for Japan On the orhsr
hand. he may come % this city. which
he has the same right 20 DO ss any
other citizen OF any nation"
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
MIR. TAFT'S HOLIDAY
Il QUIET CHRISTMAS.
Many Gifts ReceiUed by Mem
berS of Family.

washington, Dec. e5-From the President
OF the nation 20 the humblest resident the
citizens OF washington enjoyed one feature
OF this holiday in common-a white Christ
mas" With the nrst light Of dawn came
the falling OF big white snovnskes and oy
the time most OF the residents OF the city
were astir the surface OF the ground was
covered 20 a depth OF half an inch or more
with carpet ot snow.
President Taft and his family spent
Christmas IN manner no different
from thousands OF others. Charles. the
Youngest member OF the household. was
the busiest person az the White House The
gifts which rewarded his early and rapid
dash for HIS stocking to-day were nUmer-
Gus and as varied as his tastes. There were
gifts 70 all members Of the family in pro
fusion. Robert Taft ana Miss Helen Taft
were both az home. ana the President spent
the greater part OF the day surrounded by
his family. There were no formalitiss. Late
in the day The President went 20 the exec
utive ofices and devoted sons time 20 Of
fcial duties.
Mrs. Taft, accompanied by her daush-
ter Helen. attended services in the morn
ing az 81. Johns Episcopal Church. which
is oniy block from the White House.
without an umbrella
vice-Presiient ard Nrs Sherman spent
the day at their home in Utica : family
gathering vas q feature OF the day az the
home Of Secretary Knox. in street
With Mr.. ara Mrs Knox we're their sons.
Hugh : and Philanier c. Knox. jr.. ans
their daughter Mrs ]. II. Tindle and her
husband. Of Valley Forge
Secretary Dickinson took his Christmas
dinner on board the Msyiower. on the way
TO Pcrto Picc Secretary Meyer. VINO mas
been absent on nuntins trip hurried
home 20 spend the day with his family.
Secretary and Mrs. MacTeagh and Secre-
tary,and Mrs. Ballinge- celebrated Christ
mas az their homes in washington.
A. the homes Of ambassadors parties
were numerous. Baron Mayor des
Plarches. the Italian Ambassador and dean
Of the Diplomatic Corps. entertained the
Officers Of the Italian cruiser Etruria,
which is anchored in the Potomac
The noisy and demonstrative celebration
OF Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,
which has heretofore been a feature of thA
season here. was missing this year. Strict
police prohibitions against tumult and in
decorous conduct in general were rigidly
in,orced. While nerriment was high on all
sides, there were only now and then the
faint toot OF horn and the shout OF an
residents OF other Christmasss.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26

invaded his toy shor ~ No. rs Park Row
Tie told his little c.ll.rs that he gave away
the toys IN honor CT his own small son
and heir.
At the Jerry McAuiey Mission. No. Ss
Mater street six hundred dinners OF tur-
key. vegetables and pie were furnished az
noon 10 tho wanderers who took advantsss
OF the Institutions generosity. A. the
same hour the 400 inmates of the Man
haitian state Hospital for the Insane on
Wards Island ate turkey dinner. Later
they enjoyed musical entertainment fur
nished by fellow inmates and ended the
dsy't celebration with a dance.
MORSE HEARS PHoNoGRAFH.
some Of the spirit OF Christmas even in
vaded the Tombs in the shape Of gifts ana
greetings from various philanthroPic So
cietiss and visiting ciergymen. VINO tried
20 lift i'm part the gloom settled about the
hearts OF the Al prisoners. The Rev.
George sanaerscn arrived al 10 o'clock IN
the morning with a phonograph. which re
set I'd in the corridor OF one OF the io"er
tiers OF cells Perhaps three hundred men
were pressed against the doors Of the dif-
ferent cells listening TO the music and ap-
plauding the popular air. one or these
was Charles V. Morse.
The prison fare was enriched for the hoii-
eay By the addition OF turkeys. chickens.
pork srple pies, crsnosrry sauce and
nearly tao hundred min>s pies The pris-
oners in the Essex Market court prison. in
that OF Jefferson Market court, the Harlem
court and other prisons. fered equally well.
Sheriff Tom" Foley vas The host OF the
thirteen prisoners in LUDLOW street jail. who
smoked his cigars after their rspsst
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
FIRE HOLDS UP TRAFFIC.
Destroys Car on Third Avenue Elevated
Passengers in Panic.

Fer nearly an hour last night trafrc was
Blocked on the Third avenue elevated road
as a result OF one Of the ears of south
bound Bronx train catching FIRE az 3d
street The FIRE Is believed 20 have been
caused bv q short circuit. The IRA was
discovered bv one Of the guards. Two FIRE
men who were in the rear car did all they
could for the frightened passengers. One
hurried % the nnotorrnan and had the car
stopped. while the other climbed down the
elevated structure and sent in an alarm.
Then he hurried back 20 the scene OF the
IRE. and with his brother hrernan took
many Of tire woman who had tainted into
one OF the other cars.
By ths time the hrenien arrived the car
was enveloped in flames. For ten minutes
the trenen were practically unable 20 DO
anything with the burning car because OF
the third rail. which could not Re seen be-
cause OF the snow. and ir was feared that
several OF the passengers would surely b.
hurt. When the power was finally shut
OF the frernsn got busy. and after twenty
minutes hard work. succeeded in putting
the FIRE cut
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
NEWSBOTS At FEAST.
Hungry Army of 1900 at Big
Christmas Celebration.

4 storm-tossed army 81 eighteen hundred
men and hoys. with here and there stray
woman. stamped tser feet and shook the
elingiag snoT from their clothes, as they
reached the hospitshle steps of the Brace
Memorial Lodging House for Newsboys. az
Ne u New Chambers street. where the
annual feast for the great cehcrts OF the
hungry was spread On long tables
The dinner was given by William ~.
Fliess, CO No. So5 East sSth Street whose
father. William ". Flisss. now dead. gave
the rrst nev-sboys' dinner farty-nins years
sgo. When the latter died he asked his
son 20 continue the charity. and not year
has gone 5y that the newsboys have not
been made hsppier by the ample feast.
It was impossible 20 feed the eighteen
hundred az one time. 50 thev were divided
into hstehss OF three hundred The dining
began az : O'Clock and continued until
rnidnight. and during that time every man
who e-incsd an appetite was taken IN with
open arms He was fed until every erav-
ing sensation vas satisfied. whether be was
newsboy OF iust common Bovery 6srelict
Turksy. Of course. vas the feature There
we're seven hundred pounds o. g. Then
came ham. celery. bread pudding, plum
pudding. nuts. corss ans cigars
Superintendent Hsig presided. ard vas
assisted in dealing out the food By his tour
children and his wife. They gave each AL
that he desired. and In sons cases this
smeuRt seemed enough for three separate
meals. Mr.. and Mrs. Fleiss visited the din
ner early IN the evening, and the friend Of
the boys made a speech. in which he said
he wished them all the happiness Of the
season
There were some men there who Iosked
as though they could have been az the rirst
dinner Of the series, forty-nine years ago
There we're also several aged women.
vendors OF newspapers. who made the &C.
ession just as much Of = joIlihestion as
any or the Others. Race. creed. color, sex
ali had common meeting ground there
New-York tribune., 1909-12-26
CHRISTUAS CRIMES.
Ne50 Orleans Reports Record
List of Victims.
fBy T.lerrrph 70 The tribune }

Sew Orleans. Dec. 25.-Christmas IA this
part or the South was the bloodiest on
record. The New Orleans police report 30
arrests In the tventy-four hours ending
at o'clock tonight.
The following Christmas murders we're
reported up to that hour tonight: James
J. Blskely ana wife. Alsiers. La, murder
and suicide; jay Courtney. near Rayville,
La. killed BY ". o. Jones. both prominent;
Ike O'Quinn, near Hszslhurst. killed BY
John Pickering. and an unknown negro. az
Boyce shot and killed by James Whiting
ton
The most serious is the killing Of the
negro at Boyce. Whittington is prom
insnt citizen Of Rapides Parish. and IL is
reported from Alexandria that trouble Is
feared from ths negroes 80 Boyce, who
resent the killing.