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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Lace
Curtains

Prices range from soc
to $3.50 a pair.
The styles are very at
tractive and values are
exceptional. You can
buy any number Of cur
tains you want as we
split pairs. It's to your
advantage to look them
over before you buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

J. r. Conrey, the we'll known grocer
of this city, met with painful accident
last Thursday morning at his home in
west Leon which will confine him to the
house for some days. He was in the
yard taking care of his COW when in
some manner he slipped and fell and
fractured rib. Mr.. Conrey has not
been in the best of health for some
time and the injury is more serious on
this account.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

A bouncing boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Roe Caster ir, last Sunday morn
ing, and as it is their first born it was
mighty hard for Roe to attend to his
duties at the Farmers & Traders bank
the first of the week. Grandpa Roe is
holding his head pretty high too for it
is the first time he was ever entitled to
be called grandpa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
MattingS

Mattings are cheaper
than they have been for
3 years. We are show
ing bright new mats IN
plain or figured. Be
lieve we can save you
several cents a yard on
your mattings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Last week Mercer county, Missouri
again voted on the proposition to erect
new court house at Princeton, light
vote being polled, there being 9o7 votes
for the proposition and 7S6 against it,
but under the Missouri law which re-
quires two thirds vote to issue bonds
for new court house, the proposition
was defeated, the vote lacking l59 of
being the required two-thirds of tn
total vote cast.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

]. R. Bowsher has again joined the
ranks of Leon autoists and has placed
an order for a new Velie touring car,
one of the finest machines on the mar
ket this year which is expected here
shortly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

P. B. Walker is erecting new build
ing just south of the depot which will
be used as wholesale ice cream fac
tory and he will also run lunch coun-
ter for the accommodation of the
travelling public. Mr.. Walker built up
an extensive wholesale ice cream bust
ness in this city last year and is pre-
pairing to engage in the BUSINESS on an
extensive scale this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

H. L. Ainsworth loaded car of goods
here the first Of the week and left
Tuesday night with his wife for Idaho
Falls, Idaho, where he has purchased a
tract Of fine irrigated land.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

"The Lady and the Liar" is one OF
those comedies with strong and com
plicated plot with Clara Belcher as
Nellie Goldengate." Miss Belcher ie
no stranger to our people. An evening
LOT refined amusement is promised al
who attend. Opera house Monday
March 20fh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

The l. 0. 0. r. lodge on last Saturday
evening placed an order with the Ward
Stilson Regalia Co., of New London,
Ohio, for an entire new outfit of regalia
and robes for use in their lodge work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Monday night March 10Th, "The Lady
and the Liar Tho Liar has invited a
company of capable artists to entertain
you, headed by the clever actress Clara
Belcher. An evening Of high class
comedy. Singing and dancing special
tias
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Ralph Ridgeway fourteen year old
boy living a few miles northeast of
Leon, who attends the Leon schools, had
his left arm broken last Wednesday
evening while returning home, his horse
slipping and falling on him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

"The Lady and the Liar" At the
opera house Monday night, March 18th.
A comedy in three acts, with capable
cast headed by the clever actress, Clara
Belcher. Miss Belcher is quite a
favorite with our people, having APP
peared here before.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Will Show Horses at Decatur.

W. H. Axes will have his two fine
imported stations, "Windex" a magnifi-
cent steel gray Percheron and clock
void Bordeaux" a beautiful Hackney,
at Decatur City on Saturday of this
week. All lovers of horses are asked
to see these animals. They are two Of
the best horses ever brought to Decatur
county,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

An important meeting of the stock
holders of the Decatur County Mutual
Co. will be held at Leon on
Saturday, March 9th at / o'clock
Every stakeholder is asked and urged
to attend this meeting as there is bust
ness of Importance t. come before the
meeting,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

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, 1909-03-25

Knowing The Reporter editors fond
ness for hot things, Aunt Mary Craigo
sent us big bottle of home grown
horse radish the other day and we wish
to testify that it will pass muster
under the pure food law. No adultera-
tion in it by long ways.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

If there is boy or girl who is think
ing of attending college they can learn
of something to their advantage in the
way of buying certificate for tuition
at Highland Park college, Des Moines,
at great bargain if they viii call,
write or phone to The Reporter office
at once
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

e. f. Wright has torn down the south
part OF his residence on south MAR
street and erected commodious new
two room addition to the house. 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

W. II. jenkins has purchased five acres
OF land laying west of his residence
property on north Church street from
}: ?. Hamilton. paying 5000 per acre for
the property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Everett Bright is again able to be
out after being confined to the house
for a couple of months with typhoid
fever. He is looking rather thin but
his many friends are glad to see him out
again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Try one of those splendid meals which
are being served everyday at the Park
Hotel.

FARM For RENT-House, barn, lots,
pasture and so acres fine bottom land
for corn. ED Fl. SHARP.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

w. w. Craig & Son have installed a
fine Odds gasoline engine in their black
smith shop which they will use as power
running their machinery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

For SALE-Six good fresh mich cows
with calves, two thoroughbred young
Short-Horn bulls, for sale right or will
exchange for dry COWS or heifers to feed.
O. NJ AXES
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

The K. P. Band has ordered COM
plete new outfit of uniforms and they
will receive them within the next few
weeks. The band will make a fine
showing in them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

"Maloney's Wedding Day." is one of
the funniest Of musical comedies, and
is presented by full company Of splen-
did musicians. At Van Werden's opera
house on Wednesday evening, March 81 /.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Three good farms for sale on long
time. with small payment. Write
for list. H. 6. ARNOLD, Garden
Grove. Iowa. 80 If.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

have some good improved farms in
southern Minnesota to trade for good
business. General merchandise or hard
ware preferred. Write Box IS, Danvers,
MINI.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

That funny musical comedy, "Ma-
loney's Wedding Day." will be pre-
sented with capable cast at Van
Werden's opera house on Wednesday
evening, March 31st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

| have a few settings of thoroughbred
Rose Comb Rhode Island Red eggs for
sale. Leave orders at The Reporter
Office or phone to Geo. w. Wadsworth.
30-2t WE'RE ROBERTS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

There is only one reason for "The
Lady and the Liar That is to make
the world better by good hearty
laugh. Come and laugh with patsy
Boliver, the Liar" Monday March 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Horses for Sale.

Two 4-year old Norman mares, one in
foal, weight about 1900 pounds. One
4-year old horse. All broke. Cash or
good note. Ed Fl. SHARP. Slit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

A fine decorated metal ceiling is be.
ing put in the store room of Harry j
vogt & Co., which will add greatly tc
the appearance of the store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

There are fourteen musical numbers
given in "MaIoneys Wedding Day
which comes to Van Werden's opera
On Nednesday evening, March 31st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday, both morning
and evening. Sunday school and Ep-
worth and Junior League services as
usual.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

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, 1909-03-25

1t you like good music and comedy
don't miss seeing "Aaloney's Wedding
Day at tho opera house on next We'd.
nesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

]. H. Alldredse Of this city, defeated
Dan Mcdonald in a heavy weight wrest-
ling match at Sioux City last Wednes-
day night in three straight falls.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Parties attending court are invited to
make their headquarters at the Park
Hotel. Splendid service and everything
1 neat and clean.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
License to Wed.

Percy Craig, Davis City ..................."21
Minnie Bennett, Davis City.
Fred N. Ballantyne, Lamont .........21
Sylvia z. llawley, Lamont.
Melvin Emmick, Woodland ..........2S
Louie Adair, Woodland. ..,.,...............2S
A. e. Gochenour, Woodland ..............21
Mary Ella Wells, Lineville. 10
E. c. Vanderpool, Grand River %
Jessie O. Shook, Grand River.
Clyde W. Burroughs, Des Aoines. =. .. 80
Lou Cole Harris, Leon %
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Before you purchase car call, ex-
anime and get prices on the new REQ
at Teale's garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

statesmen WANTED-To look after our
interest in ! Decatur and adjoining
counties. Salary or commission. Ad-
dress The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland,
Ohio
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Tho best meal served in Leon is at
the Park hotel under the new manage
ment
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

There will be preaching at Woodland
next Saturday evening, and Sunday at
II q. m. and at evening. All are cordi-
ally invited to attend these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Our pure copper cable lightning roc
is the largest and heav West now on the
market. Get our prices.
EARNIHAR & Sous
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

G. r. Turner, who was recently APP
pointed mail carrier on route out of
Leon, is building neat barn on his
property in south Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

For SALE-One Velie buggy good as
new. Will sell cheap. Write OF phone
w. G.. Wise, Leon, Iowa, r. f. D. No. 1.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

The Park Hotel is serving special
Sunday dinner. Try them once and you
will become regular customer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

We are compelled to leave out the
LIE IN School notes this week for lack of
space
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Viavi system of treatment literature
sent free upon application. Mrs. E. E
Long, county manager, Leon, Iowa. 25tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

FouND-A package Of embroidery
which the owner can obtain at The Re-
porter Office,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

When you are attending court next
week stop at the Park Hotel. Good
beds and excellent meals.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
See F. G. Mullinnix for brick. soft.

E. w. Teale has just receiveda supply
of new REQ cars. Call and examine
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Carpets

No trouble to show
them and we have some
prices that are mighty
hard to match. We cut
carpets without any
waste and furnish thread
to sew them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Mrs. S. Grouse has been quite sick
the past week but is now some better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

Good improved 160 acre farm for rent,
good house and barn and fencing, 40 to
30-2t B. p. Collins, Gainesville, Mo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

George A. Coe has sold his residence
property in north Leon to Elder j. S.
Coffin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
WHAT ELSE?

We are eager to fill your order
quickly and satisfactorily from our
varied and attractive stock of high 81 ISIS
groceries, SO that we may
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25

WANTED-A housekeeper. No children
to care for. Apply to g. W. Jenree,
Leon, Iowa. 27tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Use Jennison's Very Best Flour
F. M. Coder

For SALE "A good fresh mich COW.
31.1t* DAN ALLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-25
Keep Your Trade

against all competitors? You will find
our prices are as low as any and you
will agree that our goods are Al. In
dry and staple groceries, in canned
goods, in fancy novelties, ETC., we keep
always up to the mark.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24

stitutes being arranged by the college
authorities will, if possible, be con-
Quoted in the same general territory,
and in cooperation with the work of
the demonstration farms, this plan
having been adopted to minimize the
expenses of the propaganda fct, better
farming in the state. Requests for in
stitutes have thus far been received
from the following points.
Three from Whatcom, two from
Skagit. two from Snohomish, two from
King five from Lewis, four from
Clarke, two from Okanogan. four from
Stevens. six from Spokane county, and
one each from Kitsap, Pacific, Wah-
kfakum Cowlitz, Klickitat. Yakima
Kittitas, Whitman, Asotin and Column
bia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24

to be carried on by convict labor, with
one expert we'll driIler in charge of
the machinery. An estimate of the
depth cannot at this time se made, nor
of the length of time that will be re-
quired to secure water Warden Reed
said this morning that the drillers
would be kept at work until they found
the flow, or until the machine had
reached the limit of depth, after which
time another trial would be made on
lower ground.
The we'll drilling machinery was de-
livered at the prison this week and is
being put in place today. 1t was an
nounced that active operations would
be started Monday morning, and con-
slant work carried on by convict labor
under the supervision of a we'll drilling
expert.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24

to take the trouble. Rather they would
let the city drift, depending upon It's
natural resources for growth. This
growth came, but not in proportion 10
tne city's deserts. Need of real, 1--we
work in development was needed ana
this is what is making Walla Waila
known at the present time.
1t is no time for loafing. What are
ycu doing Mr. Business Man, gin this
campaign which is going to make
your profits larger every year? Are
Won boosting" the work of the Com
merciaI club and commencing its
plans for the future? That you ATE
no knocker is not sufficient. That you
are merely a member of the CONNER
ciaI club is not enough although that
helps. Be a Give one" If you are
knocker, quit it, and help the town
that is helping you. If you are of the
class that has let the town lie dor
mant. get busy. pull with the real, live
men. and help get results Now is the
time
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24
BUSINESS IN PHILANTHROPY

This is on age of multiplied en-
dowed philanthropies, and it is OBJ
vious that the efficacy Of these philan-
thropic trusts is very largely depend
ent upon the care and systematized
economy with which the revenues are
handled. The need of business meth
DDS in the management of endowments
is very apparent. Most of these en-
dowed benevolences are fo. the good
of the general public, and the public
at large is. therefore, properly con-
cerned in the economic handling OF
such requests.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24
RAINIER EQUAL TO ALPS.
Washington Peak Has Them Al
Faded Says Man Who Has
Travelled Much.

LONGMIRE SPRINGS. July 24.-"1
have seen Mount Blanc, the Jungfrau
and the Matterhorn, and Rainier is
grander than them ALL" These words
were uttered by w. w. Jamison, an
extensive coal mine operator of Green's
burg, Pa, who is stopping at the Ma
tional park inn. Mr.. JamisOn has
has visited every peak of prominence
in the Alps. Continuing, Mr.. Jamison
said:
Lay out an OblOng the size of
Switzerland. which is 325 miles long
by IT'S miles wide, beginning at Index.
Washington, extending southwatfd, and
including portions of the Selkirks, the
Cascades and the Tatoosh range, and
you have an area with just as fine, if
not finer scenery than any in Switz-
erland. There are sights around Rain
Ter as beautiful as that at ChamouniX
Or the famous Mer de Glace, and yet
Americans prefer to spend the.,, money
touring abroad. If this were Switzer-
land" said Mr. Jamison. there would
be a hotel inside of Gibraltar Rock
They have just such a hotel on one OF
the peaks in the Alps
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24
SMOOTH MAN
WAS CROOK

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leased 1t was learned today that c..
w. Shilly. who is a bartender in the
Smails saloon, advanced $40 on a re-
volver for the man who turned the
latest trick, the gun to be redeemed
at later date.
While in the Falls City, Mr. Shilly
met the gun man, who said he would
redeem it soon; he requested Mr..
Shilly's address, and the latter, taking
one of Mr.. Smails cards from his
pocket, wrote his own name on the
back. Shilly was accompanied to the
train by the crooked individual, and
as soon as the train had left, a mes
sage was sent Mr.. Smails, signed with
Shilly's name, requesting that $3.50 be
telegraphed him at once. The request
was complied with, and the fake mes
sage was discovered upon the return
of Mr.. Shilly.
1t is announced today that the tele-
graph company has taken up the case
at the Spokane end of the line, and
that Mr.. Smails will not lose the money
advanced on the strength of the mes
sage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24
WALKING.
sense! >.

He who uses his legs is thereby en-
abled to use his eyes. Nature in all
moods is the comparison of him who
walks. network of-sun and shadow,
or a maze of muddy pools, lies before
his feet. His cheek feels the impact
of kindly breezes or harsher rain. The
bend in the road lures him onward
and fills him with peaceful conject-
ure. A pleasant comrade at his side
seems not amiss to most, though
Hazlitt and Stevenson cast their voices
against it, declaring that the full
flavor of a walking tout is best gained
by solitude. Stevenson better analyses
moods, but Hazlitt is the more lyric.
He was among the first of Anglo Sax
on blood to sing the open road.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24
plus on hand at the close of the sea-

plus on hand at the close OF the sea-
son.
The bags from the prison jute mill
are being used this year in practically
every grain growing section Of the
state of Washington. The major por-
ton used in the Walla Walla valley
and in southeastern Washington are
received from that source, and in Pull
man, Colfax. Wilbur, and all points
along the o. r. & n. road, including
the Big Bend country, penitentiary
sacks are being received daily.
Good Crop Responsible.
The excellent crops being harvested
throughout the state are responsible
for the increase in the demand for
jute bags, all localities having more
than an average crop. When it is
considered that 100000 bags are used.
in addition to those received from other
sources, an excellent idea of the pro-
portion of Washington's wheat crop is
given 1t is not probable that there
will be any great demand for grain
bags after August 25, but the will will
be operated at full capacity until that
date
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24


To July "a, 1907, no record.
To July "a, 1908, excess $50 degrees
To July "a, 1909, deficiency 1872 de-
grees.
The average daily temperature in
1902 was 69S degrees, while last year
it averaged IS degrees, and to date OF
the present year the average is but
"A degrees. Reports of weather con-
ditions in various cities where weather
bureaus are maintained show that
much higher temperatures are COM
mon, frequently going above the 100
degree mark. Although there has beer.
much fair weather, broken by an oc-
casional thunder storm, the heat in
this part of the state has not been
oppressive, and the cool nights have
mad their effect in offsetting what few
warm days. have already been record
ed
Today's forecast is for continued
fair weather, though it is probable the
moderate temperature of the past sew
eraI months will prevail.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-24
PULL TOGETHER.

Individual efforts. however praise
worthy and laudable, cannot hope to
accomplish much. There must be uni
ty of action if big results are expected.
This applies to everything and with
increased force when town building is
under consideration. 1t is presumed
that every citizen of this town desires
to see Whlla Walla grow, and to be
come great In CIDER to hasten this
was formed several years ago; and it
is a matter OF record that this club
has done much for Walla Walla, not
alone in advertising the city. but in
securing for Walla Walla many things
she has needed in the industrial and
commercial line. To recite these
achievements would take too much
space. but the work of the transpdrta
ton committee has alone been worth
the while of organizing the club.
And this work is making the city.
1t is building up the town that has all
the natural resources for a CONNER
Cial and industrial center; but which
for years lay dormant, doing little to-
wards it's advancement This dormant
stage was caused not by a deste on
the part of the citizens to not ad-
vance. but because they did not wish