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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

The household effects of the late Mrs.
3. F. Thompson will be sold at auction
at the residence on south Main street
Ga Saturday afternoon, Feb. 9th, at
O'Clock. Furniture, stoves, carpets,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Sheriff j. E. Andrew and the boys
have been patching it the past week
while Mrs. Andrew has been visiting
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. V. Fowler, of the west side of
the county, but she is expected home
today and Jesse says he is ready to
turn the entire management of the
house over to her again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

pretty little girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Vim. f. Fletcher, of east of
Leon, last Thursday, and with their two
boys this makes them trio of children
of which they are justly proud.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

The Leon Horse Co. will hold their
sale which was postponed from last
Friday on Thursday, Feb. 18th. Re-
member the date and get your horses
listed early as they will be sold in the
order thew are listed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

We are showing magnificent line of
new rugs Of all sizes and the very latest
designs. You should see them and get
our prices before buying any rugs,
WATSON & BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

On Friday, Feb. 18th, the fine flags
purchased for the Leon Schools by the
Third Iowa Cavalry, will be presented,
and special program for the occasion
is being prepared. Judge j. W. Harvey
will make the presentation speech and
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

A letter from S. H. Grayson who re-
Gently went to Denver, tells us to change
his Reporter to Des Moines, where he
has gone to take a position in the gep-
eral Offices of the Green Bay Lumber
Co., and his family will join him at Des
Moines about the nrst of May.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

The household goods of the late Mrs,
NJ. Van Nostrand will be sold at public
sale at the residence, east of the bus
barn on Saturday, at 1 o'clock.
CHARLES l.. VAN NoSTHAND. i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Lafe Weaver of this city has arranged
to take charge of the r. D. Martin farm
OF 200 acres which j. w. WATSON re-
Gently purchased and will move to the
farm in few DAYS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Will j. Stout who had sale last
Thursday reports that. it was the big
gest kind of success, bringing him
several hundred dollars more than he
figured on and attributes the success of
the sale to the fact that he advertised
it we'll in the newspapers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

SALESMAN WANTED-To look after our
interest in Decatur and adjacent coun-
ties. Salary or commission. Address
The Victor Oil Company, Cleveland,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

A card from W. L. Edmondson, the
we'll known farmer of Bloomington town
ship, who with his wife has been spend
ing the winter at Whittier, California,
tells us to change his Reporter back
to Lamont as they will start home in
a few DAYS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

The reading room of the Leon public
library will be open on Sunday from
2:30 p. N. to $3.50 p. M. through the
month Of February,by order of the board.
f. 3. SIGLER. Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Grandma Tabler who makes her home
this winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Norv Williams tripped and fell as she
closed door last Thursday and broke
both bones in her left wrist. DR.. Jami-
son was called and made her as com
Portable as possible.-Weldon American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04
Postponed.

On account Of bad weather the sale of
the household goods of the late Mrs. M.
Van Nostrand has been postponed until
Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, at o'clock
Sha
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Cummings, of near Decatur City
one day last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

We are making special prices for the
next thirty days on all rugs. Drop in
and see our big line.
WATSON &, Boone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

If you want anything fancy in canned
goods you can always get it at Brad
field & Gardner's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

When in need of Flour or anything
to eat 60 to Bradtield & Gardeners, You
are sure to get the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

We have received a copy of the Table
quah Sun, the first number of which
was issued at Tahlequah, Okla, on Jan.
~, and notice that the name of Gus H.
finch appears as editor. Mr.. finch was
for number Of years the publisher of
the Lariat at Davis City and at times
ne Yields most trengent pen. Davis
City evidently got too tame for him and
he decided to cast his lot in Oklahoma
where things are more stirring. He
gets out very newsy sheet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

When in need of groceries don't for.
get the new firm. Everything guaran.
teed and prompt delivery.
5>;r BRADFIELD Sc GARDNER,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Have you tried sack of Ardee Flour:
IL not you don't know what you are
missing. It's the best.
BRADFIELD & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Ii you need team for spring work
buy mule team at Mitchell's barn now
on sale; time given if wanted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

A fine little daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Doss Mcdowell in this
city last Saturday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

If you are going to buy rug of any
kind we can save you money.
WATSON & BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

A bouncing boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Manchester, of Eden township,
Tuesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Call in and see the big line of rugs
we are showing before you make any
purchases. WATSON & BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Easter comes April 18th, this year,
and Decoration Day aud the Fourth of
July fall on Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Save per cent by paying cash and
trading with us.
OGLvIR & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

E. W. Teale moved five loads of his
machinery to this city Tuesday and in
a few days will have his machine shop
in this city ready to do all kinds of
work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

Just received car of that famous
Ardree Flour. Get sack of it il you
want the best.
BRADFJEID & GAR(NER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-02-04

AT the recent meeting of the board
OF supervisors, A.. ]. Fulton, of Eden
township, was elected as county road
foreman for the coming year. jeff has
had charge Of the county road work be-
fore and gave the very best of salts
faction as he does good read work.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
The Town Farmer.

VIII the American farmer ~ the fu-
ture live In towns? Such n change
In social conditions is prophesled by
the president of the International irrl-
CATION congress, which IL to be held
In Seattle during the coming summer.
There Will be no need for n govern
ment commission TO study farm life
II Mr.. Baretow's view IL correct.
Tho farmer and his family will live
In toRn. They will have the adyant-
age Of the churches. schoois, markets
and more agreeable social life. The
farm Will be reached easily by trolley
car, BY automobile, OF by horse and
enggy. The isolated farmhouse will
be a Thing of the past And with it's
disappearance will go many OF the
reasons for the discomfort OF the boys
aud Kiria who have been wont 10 turn
from ils loneliness 70 the iiyelIar con-
ditions of urban aurroundinga,
The United States government IA
helping toward this change hy lis
poliay in connection with the landa
reclaimed and to BE- reclaimed through
Its Irrigation projects II lN LAYING
out towns every fiyo miles. II Is pro-
Hding for small farms and intensive
farming. The osner will be able 10
live IN town and yet be within casy
reach OF hiH lRnd. Such syateti.
y successful, may have important in
nuanee IN many other places. where
already the farmer who resides ln
town 10 a familiar figure
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
KeepIng boz Ro, on ihe rnrm.

farmer whose hon la alEn farm
er u writing his autobiography for
the World aud Works. The editor has
asked him la tell particularly how
his son came To enjoy farm life and not
hanker after the allurements Of the
city.
From the very first" says this
rural philosopher, my partner and I
set out 10 make life enjoyable for our
children" bis partner" being hia wife.
There follow tales OF porterhouse
steaks which would have appctiEed
the Jaded palate Of dyspeptic prcNl.
dent, and OF huge bowls OF atrawber.
ries and cream which Queen Victoria
might have envied." For playfellowa
the fortunate young folks of this farm
had calves, colts. horses, pigs, pigeons,
AngoFa rabbits, dogs, birds, guinea
pigs "and even whit rat!"
Boys and girls do not enter this
world OF their own desire. The COM
mandment which bids them honor
uheir fathers and mothers has an un-
written corollary. Parents must hon
or and comfort their children. The
farmer In the magazine did this In set
ting forth the best be had In thought
and food. II is likely that many
son has gone further aBtrRy than "off
the farm" for lack Of such a keen
sense OF loving responsibility at the
head OF the home Anyway, the boy
is not kept To the acres by the selling
of the best joints to the city markets
while the chuck steak is served 20 the
family.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
MD. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

Miss Coral Diller is in school again.
Elder ID. Victor Long, of Hagers-
town, Will preach In the Chapel Sun
day evening, February H.
Dorothy John was quite sick with
the measles, but is getting along well.
Miss Orpha Myers noticed symptoms
OF the mumps and left Immediately for
home.
The literary, music and Bible gradu-
ates of '0S are aiming TO keep in touch
with each other by means Of a class
letter. The class president has writ
ten to the members OF the class and
mailed II to one of the members, who
will add to 1t and forward IL to an
other member. AS there are twelve
members In the class It Is arranged
to forward II once a month In order
to have II make It's round trip yearly.
The reading Of Ben Hur" by Mon
taville Flowers was highly appreci-
ated. A number have inquired II Il
is possible 10 have Mr.. Flowers return
and give "A Christmas Carol" The
demand was very great for this Sc
lection when Ben Hur" was given,
but Mr.. Flowers put Il to a vote and
Ben Hurr" carried. Upon investiga-
ton II has been learned that Mr.. Flow
ers will return and give "A Christmas
Carol II desired. II there is suffici-
ent interest IL will be arranged to
have him here In April. II is neces-
sary to be assured of sale OF about
300 tickets 10 do so.
Elder Edward Frantz, president of
the Mcpherson College, Kansas, In
spending some time visiting among
our schools. He expects 10 be- here
February II and 70.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
Split Log Dras in ralDo. County.

The committee OF the Good Roads
League OF Talbot county has announc-
ed the winners and awarded the prizes
to the successful competitors for the
working of the public roads with the
split log drag The amount OF money
offered was s2I5. There were seven
prizes 0ffered--four for the best mile
OF road worked With the split log drag.
and three for the best half mile road
worked with II. There we're 23 com
petifors.
All the roads worked lead into Eas-
ton and II was the opinion OF the rural
mail carriers who travel them daily,
and others living on the roads on
which certain portion had been
worked with the drag, and the other
portion In the old way by spades and
shoyels, that The part worked with the
drag was In better condition TO tray-
el over at this season OF the year than
Il had been for long time. The
league has decided TO wait on the
County Commissioners and endeavor
TO get them TO have all of the roads
IN the county worked in this way, be-
lieying, by SO doing, that in the near
future Talbot county will have roads
that will be good TO travel over at
amy time Ia the year
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
HAIGHT.

This section was visited by a rain
and hail storm on Wednesday OF this
week. The hail was unusually large
for the time of year. In less than
two hours time the thermonleter drop
ed nearly 20 degrees.
Tie county roads are IN worse
shape than they have been for sew
eral years, and, as is usually the case,
there Is more heavy hauling done
when the roads are in bad condition
than any time during the year, and
1t is no wonder they require much
work on them by spring.
Albert Lindsay, of this place, lost
horse last week. Death supposed to
have resulted from being choked.
Mr.. Lindsay also lost yearling colt
short time ago from kick from
another horse.
We are informed that Carrier from
Sykesville has purchased or Is about
to purchase an auto for his route. II
seems those machines of destruction
are here TO stay and / reckon our
horses will have to get used TO them
even at the cost of our lives.
Miss Grace Trott, who has been In
Baltimore for several months being
treated for throat trouble, returned
home this week much improved.
Mrs. John Miller. OF Harrisonvilie,
Baltimore county, went to Baltimore
this week TO be operated on The
doctors are not sure whether she has
cancer or tumor The family have
our sympathy and hope the operation
Will be successful
John Ware. near North Branch. one
of our most esteemed citizens. Is very
Ill at this writing with little hopes Of
recovery.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
FROM NEARBY TOWNS
CHRONICLE OF HAPPENINGS AMONGST
OUR NEIGHBORS.
PLEASANT VALLEY.

The church work convention of St.
Matthews Lutheran and Reformed
churches at Pleasant Valley was a
grand success and was well attended.
On Wednesday, February at Z p.
m, praise service was opened by Rev.
Jas. B. Stonesifer and the devotional
service by Rev. John o. Yoder, after
which an address was delivered by
Rev. r. w. Doty, Of Westminster, which
was followed by another address by
the Rev. Chas. S. Hoover, of Silver
Run. On Thursday, February 4, at
2 p. m. the people were again called
together to hear two more able ad-
dresses by Rev. A. r. Steck, of York,
Pa, and Rev. Chas. B. Shaffer of Thur
mont, Md. At p. m. praise service
by Rev. Jas. b. Stonesifer, devotional
service by Rev. John o. Yoder, and
address by Rev. Chas b. Shaffer on
the relation of benevolence to the
christian life, which was followed with
another and powerful address by Rev.
A. r. Steck, of York, Pa, which closed
with the beautiful hymn. God Be With
You Till We Meet Again and the bene-
diction.
Mary Catherine, only child of VIII
liam and Edna Starr, died Sunday af-
ternoon about 2 o'clock, February 3,
aged months and 8 days. Funeral
services were conducted on Tuesday
afternoon by Rev. John o. Yoder. II
is also reported this evening that the
mother Of the deceased child Is con-
fined to her bed with sickness.
Mrs. Noah c. Wantz is reported as
being in critical condition and no
hopes for her recovery.
Sunday school at . a. m. divine SER
vice at 10, by Rev. Jas. B. Stonesifer;
prayer and praise service In the even
ing at 7.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
Rack 10 the Farm.

In recent communication 30 The
American from Frederick city, The
capital Of Frederick county. several
instances we're referred 10 OF farmers
who began without capital, but who
accumulated comfortable fortunes
from farming. In one case. real es-
tate TO the value OF $3.50 was ac-
quired by man who began as a farm
hand. One Of the sons OF this farm
er, who had 81 zoo az a starting capi~
tai, now owns three valuable farms
Another farmer who started with no
capital but his own energies now owns
a $50 acre farm.
There Is no reason whatever TO
doubt the accuracy OF these state
ments. In fact, the Instances can be
duplicated hundreds OF times By a
search through the Maryland counties.
There are hundreds Of farmers I'm
Maryland today who are independent
ly and prosperously situated who be-
gan as hired laborers on farms. And
II is a fact beyond question that there
is inviting opportunity right here In
Maryland In farming for young men
who have pluck end courage, even
II they have no capital.
The Mulberry Sellers type OF man
the individual who is looking for
something with millions in twill
not be attracted by agricultural OPP
portunity. II is the sort OF oppor-
tunity which demands OF him who
would realize upon II industrious, pa
tleat and persistent effort He must
wait for his reward upon the slow
processes Of the seasons: but while
he is waiting he is getting a good live
lihood without the processes OF barter
and exchange. And as for the lone
someness OF farm life--no man ever
gets lonesome on farm who keeps
busy. And farming is the most
wholesome OF all businesses. Life in
surance mortality tables show that
farmers have greater average OF
longevity than any other business
class.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
BARK HILL.

Rep Biddlnger and wife spent sun
day with George Hape and family.
near Mount Union.
Samuel Welty, wife and daughter,
OF Mount Union, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Welty's brother, Harry Eckard
and wife.
Miss Ella Smith and Miss Ida Smith
spent Saturday evening with Mrs. OIL
yer Biddinger.
Preaching Sunday morning at 10 30
and also In the evening az o'clock
at which time the protrRcted meeting
will commence. There will be SER
vice each evening during the week
Last Sunday Harvey Eckard and
wife and Miss Hilda YingllnR spent
the day with his father, Henry Eek
ard, near Fr1zellburE
oliver Biddinger and wife spent last
Sunday afternoon with David Winters
and family
Miss Lu Garner w very III at this
writing with no hopes OF her recovery.
Mrs. John Wright, who had been
real sick with the grip, Is able 10 be
out again.
Jesse Catzendafner and Harry Eek
ard attended the funeral OF John CLARK
on last Sunday at Smlthburg.
Mrs. Cora Wright spent Monday af-
ternoon Rt John Wrighrs.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
FARM DRIyEwAYs EASILY MADE
Have Good Roadbed from the Road to
the House.

While we are busily talking about
good roads, we must not forget the
most needful one is that which runs
from the gate TO the barns, and over
which we travel many mile during
the year At the time moved to Ma
pleside farm eight years ago, writes
Michigan farmer to Orange Judd
Farmer, the mud was hub deep for
the horses. and no better for the men
on the footpaths. We moved here
April II, and the women folks did not
get to the barns until after the middle
of May. AS soon as the crops We're
in, those roads received my individual
attention. until In a seryiceable condi-
tion.
did not draw Ia more dirt TO soak
up, but began at the bottom by pIow-
ing out and removing over q foot of
the soil. ! then opened gravel bank
and drew in enough to fill that taken
out Next ! made arrangements for
some cinders, and put them over the
gravel about a foot thick This an
swered very well that season, but I'm
the fall before the mud began TO deep
en-, ! covered the road again, and dur
Ing the winter all the coal ashes were
spread wherever there seemed to be
low spot. BY following this scheme
for -four years | succeeded In making
a road that never has any mud. III /
find a low spot, where water stands
after a rain. II N taken care OF nj
once.
On The south side OF the house. three
years ago. ! built a road that has not
required aus repairing as yet beyond
drawing three loads OF gravel last
spring. For this road ! pursued a
little different method. IL was old sod.
so ! nlowed through II and turned
the sod upside down three deep on
either side OF the road. then drew out
all the dirt beneath that was loose and
easy 10 handle.
This left me trench about Is
inches or two feet to hll. which ! dld
from my gravel bank. aud no cindery
we're put on this road. as could not
get Them. Thls roadway Is about nine
Inches shove the lawn on either side
aud never gets muddy About the
house are cement platforms and walks.
while the roadway on either side *
50 hard Il can be swept az any time
find u pays when YOU are At Il 10
make good road aud takes no long
en- find q gravel bank about the
best bank ! can gatronize. when Il
eGiics 10 road making
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
War Balloons.

Whatever the motives prompting
Congress TO vote 100000 for the de-
yelopment of military flying g-machines.
the act may have important conse-
quences. The amazing progress of
the past five years In aerial naviga-
ton promises things that, but the other
day, were wild dreams, and. even
now, seem extrayagant when set down
In cold type. We cannot think out
the possibilities OF a perfect dirigl-
BILE war balloon without realizing, long
before the end of the story is reach
ed, that, in the presence OF such an
instrument regiment will be as n
swarm of caterpillars, and a Dread
nought no more dangerous than a
mud turtle, The perfect warship of
the sky 1t not yet; but she Is as near
ly In sight as 25,000-ton Dreadnoughts
were ten years ago. Were our Gov
ernment to offer a prize OF $500 900
for a perfect aerial fighting machine.
the naval budget and the exhuming
OF fossils from the Navy Department
might, On another twenty years, give
us no more concern than the peneern
us no more concern han the pensions
for Mexican War veterans.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12

Russell, the infant son cf Mr. and
Mrs. Bud Barnhari. died Sunday night.
February z, OF double pneumonia, In
terment Tuesday afternoon at Stone
Chapel.
Ray Keefer. OF baltimore, visited
his sister and family. Mr. and Mrs. n.
o. Hollenbaugh, on Sunday.
Ar. and Mrs. John Myers left New
Windsor Tuesday morning for Brook
lyn 10 spend some time with their
son-in-law and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Russell,
Misses Marie and Nellie Englar yis-
tied their grandparents, SIR. and Mrs
Edward Blxler. OF Westminster. last
week.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ~
0. llollenbaugh is not so we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. y. Englar spent
some time this week with Mrs. Eng
lars parents Mr.. and Mrs, !. Royer.
OF Spring Mills.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-02-12
MOUNT OLIVE.

We were once more favored with
a fall OF snow on Sunday last Some
folks took advantage of II and used
their sleighs.
Our junior pastor, Rev ]. Stewart
Nagle, has given up his charge here,
so the pulpit was filled on Sunday last
by Rev. George Cecil.
On Sunday morning, February q,
at Morgan's Chapel, near Woodblne,
Rev. c. ID. Taylor. pastor In charge
OF West Falls circuit, win deliver
temperance sermon to Woodblne
Lodge, No, 2S2, l. o. @. T. at 1890.
The public is cordially invited.
Revival services which have been
In progress at Poplar Springs NJ. p.
church have been we'll attended. There
have been nine conversions up to this
writing.
There is a great deal of sickness In
this community owing TO the change
able weather. We trust that none will
prove fatal.
The grounding saw his shadow
February 2. We are having bad
weather already.
Mrs. Blanche Buckingham. while In
Baltimore attending an Epworth
League convention, at one sitting had
nine teeth drawn. Who can beat that
for nerve Her face Is somewhat
swollen. She is getting along nicely
at this writing.
Prof. r. ]. Brandenburg, Berrett's
enterprising young music teacher, has
several vocal classes under his in
struction al this time, one at Poplar
Springs, one at Day and one at Mount
view. Prof. Brandenburg Is won
derful teacher, both In vocal and in
strumental music and deserves great
deal of credit.
Miss Fannie Carroll, of this place,
has returned home from Baltimore,
where she spent a couple of weeks
visiting. friends. She spent a very
pleasant time while gone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory A. Harrison
spent part of Sunday last with Mrs.
Harrison's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
s. Buckingham, of Mt. Olive.
On February 2, e. Roy Buckingham
entertained at his home Harry Flem-
ing and Clarence Ungiesbee, of Poplar
Springs. They enjoyed the afternoon
and evening very much.
Sunday school tomorrow 9.15, class
following. All are welcome.