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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
They Met Before Under Different
Circumstances.

At the Decoration day services held
in this city Monday, two old veterans
one of the blue and the other of the
gray were in attendance, and the meet
ing brought out an old army remi-
niscence, as just; forty-seven years ago
to the hour and day and almost to the
minute of the time the assemblage was
starting to the cemetery, Capt. w. H.
Morgan, of Floyd, Va, and Conrade
Justus George, Of this city, met under
rather different circumstances at the
Battle of Seven Plains, or Fair Oaks,
down in Virginia, when the confederate
troops under Gen. Johnson captured the
union camp under Gen. Casey, and Capt.
Morgan was in command of Co. C, 11th
Virginia Infantry and Justus George was
a member of Co. A, 103d Pennsylvania
Infantry. Many of the union troops
together with their camp were cap
tured but Mr.. George made his escape
and says he did not stop to eat his
dinner which was just ready when the
attack was made. These old veterans
had good time of it talking over their
experiences on this memorable occasion,
and the sight of both marching out to
decorate the graves in tho Leon cem-
etery was fitting example of the say
ing that all old scores are long since
forgotten.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03

A report has been circulated on the
streets that the REPORTER refused to
publish a communication written by a
citizen who is opposed to the water
works. We desire to emphatically deny
this report. When the question Of
waterworks was brought up several
weeks ago this paper stated that it's
columns were open for discussion OF
the question pro and con, as we believe
it should be. While we favor the prop.
osition those who are opposing it are
entitled to the same consideration
When the report reached The Reporter
editor he sent a representative to the
author of the article Offering to publish
tho communication, but the party who
wrote it refused to either bring or send
it to this Office. We want to be fair in
the matter. but do not what to be cen.
sured for what we are not guilty of.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03

The people of Leon are letting the
public at large know that town is on
the map. They will leave it to vote
OF the people early in next month as
to whether bonds shall be issued for
a $50, 10000 water supply. The CONNER
cial Club of that place has entered
complaint with the railroad commission
srs that they are not treated fairly by
the railroads and that they want and
must have new depot. The most of the
county seats of Iowa are sprucing up
in looking after the good of their cities
and getting substantial improvements
and Leon is right in the lead of the pro-
cession in such movement.-Albia Re-
publican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03

Viola Briggaman, Wynne Kathryne Cash,
Helen Irene Deck, Herman Lewis Deck,
Charles Adolphus Housh, Edgar Collins
Ketcham, James Lincoln McMerris and
Ebert Harry Watsabaugh. 1t is one of
the most promising classes which ever
graduated from the Leon High School,
and with commendable pride it can be
said that every member of the class ex-
poets to continue their studies by TAX
ing college course, but just where
they will attend has not yet been de-
cided.
1t would not be proper to close the
history of the class Of '09 without a
word of commendation for Prof. Voclker
and his able corps of assistants in the
Leon High School. They have labored
faithfully to graduate a class which
would be credit to the Leon High
School and that they have succeeded
is the opinion of all our citizens.
A half tone picture of the class was
ordered, but failed to arrive in stime
for this issue,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03

Leon is to have special election in
the near future to decide the question
OF issuing $4,000 bonds for the con-
struction CT water plant. There is
no doubt that Leon needs the plant, and
even il the project should fail to get a
majority at this time, the question will
come up again. There is no other one
thing that is 50 important to city as a
sufficient supply of good water. In a
pinch people can dispense with many
Things, but water they must have, and
this is fact that is recognized alike by
"wets" and" drys." Burlington Hawk
eye.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
Fdvors WaterWorks,

EDITOR REPoTER: 1t has been re-
ported that your humble servant is op-
posed to Leon waterworks, but did
not come to Leon to pull in the wrong
direction, so would say, if waterworks
are benefit to other towns, why not
Leon?
If the proposition carries, put some of
our best fnanciers at the head and it
will be success that we can not afford
to miss. Yours in kindness,
CYRUS SMITH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03

AL Craigo had mixup with some OF
the show people Monday night and was
struck over the shoulder with q tent
stake, dislocating his right arm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
A. c. Church Notes.

There will be preaching at II .. M.
and . p. M, by the pastor. All other
services as usual. You are invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03
License to Wed.

James A. Roberts, Lamont. !. !. !.
Caroline ]. Aidgorden, Lamont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-06-03

We are in favor OF Waterworks. Il
means much TO our city. We believe
that every man and woman who Il n
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
ROAD CONTRACT AWARDED


The Levy Court, at its session Tuesday
afternoon, awarded the contract for build.
ing theFoad from Newark 70 the Pennsyl.
vania State line, distance Of 81 miles,
to B. F. Wickersham Of Kennett Square,
Pa. His bid was $22, 75o.
james F. Hallett was allowed $50 for
injuries to his horse, which were sustained
by falling through a bridge near Mar.
shalIton.
A resolution was adopted accepting $85
from property owners along Little St.
Georges Marsh, St. Georges hundred,
which will 70 towards maintaining the
dam there.
Commissioner Taylor was instructed to
advertise for bids for approximations across
White Clay Greek and also Red Clay
Creek near Stanton. The bridges are in
bad condition and will probably be re-
placed BY iron bridges.
An invitation was received from the
National Good Roads Association to attend
the second annual convention of that
association in Cleveland, O.. September
2lst to ed. President Dayest appointed
Commissioners Elliott, Thompson and
Highway Commissioner Price commit.
tee 70 attend she convention. A warrant
for $50 was drawn in favor Of Mr.. Price
to defray the expenses Of the trip.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
BOY HAS RErURHED


Excitement caused throughout the
state on Monday night by the report sent
out from Milford that Roy Blizzard, aged
seven years, son of Mrs. Florence Biz
Yard, Of shat place, had been kidnapped,
subsidized Wednesday when il was am
nounced thatthe boy had returned 10 his
home. The fear that the state was going
to have another abduction mystery to nm
tangle was abated and the news was re-
eeived with a feeling Of relief.
The Blizzard child was seen last on Sat-
urday when be and an older companion
left Milford and started toward Lincoln.
Mrs. Blizzard thought her son would re-
torn on Sunday, and when nothing vas
heard from him on Sunday and Monday
che became alarmed and notified the at.
torney-general's Office that her boy had
been kidnapped.
The alarm was sent throughout the
state, and all the police officials we're mott.
fed. Yesterday, however, little Roy
walked into bis home and informed his
mother that be bad been in Greenwood
visiting relatives. This is not the firss
time she child has gone sway from home
his mother said, for on several occasions
be has caused her much worry By sui
denly disappearing and remaining away
over night.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
COUNTY CogRr


The September term of court will open
on Monday next. and for some time che
state's attorneys, clerks Of the peace, pro.
thontary and sheriff have been arranging
for The term, Is il promises 10 b one of
the largest ID the history Of the county.
Deputy Attorney General Josiah o.
WoIcott for sometime has been examin-
ing witness IN the most important cases.
When seen by reporter, Mr.. Wolcott
stated that from oil appearances il would
be she largest criminal term sser held
here. While there are many minor cases,
there are large number Of cases Of lar.
ceny, assaults. murdsrous assault, etc.
There are already about 1875 cases on the
criminal docket. and 40 doubt there win
be several more before the grand jury
meets on Monday morning.
The Court Of Oyer and Termiuer will
meet Monday, September 18th. For
this court there ara three cases, tmo nalir-s
deFs and one felonious assault cass. lis;
possible that some Of these may &c over
60 the November term.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
MORAL RESPONSIBILITY

Stress is laid by writer's on
human conduct upon the neces.
sity OF parents teaching their
children the importance Of moral
responsibility. That is the foun-
dation Of all education and it is
the basis Of right living. Moral
responsibility is too often ignored
in the rearing of children, with
the result that many grown. ups
are constantly revealing that
they have no sense Of their re-
sponsibility to their fellows.
"a child with a healthy mind,
with a clear conception OF right
and wrong, and with the proper
appreciation of what's due from
them to their associates starts
out well One of the most de-
moralizing weaknesses of man
kind is the failure to understand
that no man can live for himself
alone. No man can go through
the world safely and happily
without taking into consideration
the rights of others and the per-
sonal duty each man owes to
others. Even the smallest child
has a moral responsibility with
out knowing it, but by making it
understand the full meaning Of
its responsibility its life is shaped
properly. The mere drilling 10
text books is not sufficient.
"The teacher as well as the
parent is expected to awaken in
the children the right ideas of
their duty to themselves and to
others. With correct views Of
moral responsibility established
the child is better qualified to
absorb It's education and to make
the best use of it in after years.
Good conduct, sound morality
and right living are as necessary
in the training of q child as the
learning to read, write and fig
ure. The parents and the teach
ers have alike moral response
bility Of the highest order. If
they are lacking in that respect
then the children who come under |
their direction are to be made
suffer later on. Morning Neacs.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18


aeN s Bill Ct ieke is moi
M sort that appeals sQ|
5at ol @ alter pill Ahe CUES.
ion Of ai u simply u matter
30 training There are some
people ID che world who i've Oh
far less than twenty cents ! day
lhe estimate 81 the Brookly "a
man And Ehe sturdy japanese
soldiers during their fight With
Russis demonstrated that thebe-
lief that man must have no end of
things il a mistake. Hard and
fat rules for diet are not &C
Hcepted seriously ~ tie run Of
people, and what makes up the
daily menu for one man would be
almost poison for mediterranean.
During the summer months
the Brooklyn man seems to have
reveled in vegetables, and in his
letter to q New York PAPER he
conveys the impression that he
is comfortable and has nothing OF
which TO complain. He does not.
however. tell what be does in the
winter when fresh vegetables are
out Of the market and when
prices have gone up. Neverthe.
less we imagine he has his system
so educated that canned goods
will meet all his physical needs.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
70 aoEn IaaT ~ ArIaA


TIE beafd 81 exGnlaaFs Is ontomslEy
iii nee II Wilminglah Oh October III,
fOr he rposs 81 holding 81 szashinaEiou
Gor those desiring 70 lake Up The praesics
81 opiometry This will be Che. first sx-
animation held since The appointment Of
The board BY Governor PennewiH. AS
she last Legislature 40 ACT wss passed re-.
quiring all who made q practice Of sxam-
lining eyes for glasses 70 obtain license.
and those already 10 business TO be
granted license Without examination.
All others before commencing to practise,
must pass ! satisfactory examination be-
fore che examining boasd:
The practise Of uptometry as defined il
the act passed is 'sthe employment Of any
means other than The use Of drugs or
surgery Tor the measnrementof the powers
Of vision snd the adoption OF lenses for
the aid thereof" making It compulsory
Tor everyone taking up ths practise Of OPP
tometry TO properly qualify and prove his
ability, thereby protecting the public from
incompetents and travelling opticians Of
questionable ability.
The board appointed comprises James
D, Stroud, Of Wilmington, president; s.
G. Esans, Jr., Of Milford, secretary and
r. s. Stephens, Of Dover, from whom any
further information can be obtained.
This act did not require regular prectis-
ing physicians to qualify.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
THE STATE BOARDS WORK


The State Board Of Agriculture has re-
ceiSed from the following commission
merchants in various parts OF the United
States, requests for the names of people
growing Kieffer pears who could ship in
carload lots:
Card Brothers. Chattanooga, Tennes-
sse.
George A. Hahn. lls Front ST., Mus.
catine, Iowa.
Morledge Bros, 252 W. Broadman St !,
youngstown, Ohio.
]. D. Gibson, Uhrichsyille, Ohio.
A. q. Chewing 4 Son, % E Camp.
bell Ave, Roanoke, Virginia.
G. 8. Newman. Knoxville, Tennes-
see.
". B. Miller, ssl s. Front st., Harris.
burg, Pc.
The Lagonarcine,Gru Company,
Cedsr Rapids, Iowa.
Haneiseu Bros. 1917 N. Sd st., ST.
Louis, Missouri.
John Curren 4 Company. 20 walnut
81, Cincinnati, Ohio.
In Scarborough. 8 C Bldg
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Z. ?. Stacy & Sons Company. Mason
City, Iowa.
N. George & Co., 95 S. Wa.er ST.,
Chicago, illinois.
E. E. Berean & Co., 2TS Washington
ST.. New York, N. Y.
Palmetto Fruit Co., SpartsnburR, s. g.
Samuel Lippman, 100 Warren st. New
York, NY
Brtnss Produce Co., 2l6 w. Wins 81.
Lexington, Ky.
a. ], Nelson & Co, Washington g.
Reads sts., NswYork.
J. VI. CruWelI. Greensboro, Md.
ornsehfsld & voolfolk, PIltsburR, Pa.
gphn donovan. lU7 Dock 81. PGiladel-
plsla, Pa.
Montgomery q Company, Richmond.
We.
morris Grocery Company. olarlsbuis.
Busesld ProdOos.and Commission 90,
Blue6eld, w. We.
Cumberland Produce Co., CuIberiand,
BID.
The Lanasa Cote s. s. Al. Co, IL r..
PssEr 4 Balsinvre, I'd.
Lis well known that CT lots can bs
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18


IhirtgeonR new pesisiona for divorce
hsFs hsan Kissed IaE trial At TIE September
term A. Superior Daugl beginning IL VII
ninei0n 81 september Goth. twenty
eight ether divorce CASES are pending
nndeF DEGREES ii u. Among The new
cases i that 81 Mra. Bessie a. Anger who
asks for 4 decree from her husband George
y. Anger. Anger several months ago
sought 10 marry 4 young woman whom
be bad brought from England and who
was depoFied after Government officials
bad found tha pair ia Trenton.
Another case that will attract more
than ths usual attention is that Of Mary
@. Lawson W. George Herman Lawson
Who was better known Is Professor Her
man, Is now il the workhouse awaiting
trial 81 the court Of General Sessions on
the charge Of assault and battery. Law.
son was divorced one year ago Last April
but before the year Of probation was up
be married Miss Mary g. Chandler, a
wealthy woman Of Christiana hnDdred.
Last April she alleges be beat her and
threatened her life.
He was arrested charged with wife
beating but Attorney General Gray aban-
doned the casg6pon learning that Lawson
married the woman while the time under
the decree ri 81 had not expired. A
charge Of assault and battery was pre-
ferred and In default OF bail Lawson vas
committed to the woFkhouse.
The other new divorce cases on the
docket follow:
George W. Smith vs.. Ollie Donovan
Smith, Anna Loew We. John IoeW; Har.
vey ]. Bowen ys. Edna L. Bowen; Mar
garet E. Redman ys. Edgar Redman;
Martha E. Rogers vs.. Peter NJ. Rogs1s;
Alois Phillip vs.. Daisy C. Phillip; John 7.
De Shields vs. Mary A. De Shields; VII.
liam G. Ward vs.. Mary e. Ward; Mary A.
VsnDyke vs.. George 7. VanDyke; Mary
A. Greenly Ys. Weber GreenIy; Elizabeth
K. Whitaker vs.. William H. Whitaker;
Anna Elizabeth Hackendorn vs.. Joseph
Francis Hackendorn; Mary E. Fitzpatrick
vs.. Michael Joseph Fitzpatrick; Isabella
Accooe We. James H. Accooe. Jr.; Hattie
L. Wright va. Robert F. Wright; Mar.
garet Ressler ys. Isaac s. Resslsr; How
ard I. Slawter vs.. Laura v. Slawter; Roy
Leslie Mccoy vs. Laura Elizabeth Nc
Vey; Barbara NJ. Rupp vs. Martin J.
Rupp; Edward Everett Moore We. Mabel
McLoy Irwin Moore; Alfred A. Hanna ys.
Jennie N. Hanna; Nelson Virgins We.
Ardelia Virgins; Beatrice Ethel Stern
dale vs.. William Sterndale: Emily Jones
Va. George @. Jones; Anna Murphy vs..
Raymond Murphy; Hattie A. zsyher VS..
George D. zeyher; Francis D. Dunlap vs..
Alkaline Dunlap; Charles W. Martin vs..
Bertha Martin; Elizabeth Cotton vs.. John
Cotton.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Z
OF
st. Georges Hundred |

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1909 are now
due, and the undersigned, administl ator
or John W. Denny, deceased, Tax CoIIec-
for for said Hundred. will be at
MAssEY's HOTEL. IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18th, 1909
From 10 to P. M.
AT HENRY CLEANERS STORE, IN PORT PENN,
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22d, 1909
From 10P. M. to4P. NJ.
and at my residence, Crawford street.
Middletown, Del, every Saturday, alter
noon from P. M, to P. M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, As
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
Abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January FIVE
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
JOHN E. DENNY,
for Jonn w. Denny, de-
ceased, Collector of Taxes for st.
Georges Hundred.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
KErrFrR pEAR cRop

In the midst Cf decidedly unfayorabIe
fruit year several Delaware horticulsur-
iets have grown splendid crops Of Keiffer
pears. The successful growers include
james 7. sballcross. Of Middletown; Jshu
H., Reed, Of near Frederick; DR.. Harvey
". Marvin, Of near Dover; Frank c. Ban
croit, ii near Camden, and s. II. Derby,
Of Woodside. There are also orchards
well filed with pears lined along tie road
from Middistown 10 Smyrna. To meet
The demand for early shipments Of penin-
tula pears. Layton and Owens, shippers,
of Bridgepille, have bought up $50, 600
baskets in Eastern Maryland for ship.
msnt with the Sussex fruit.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
School Time Is Here
Once More

Just in honor of school open
ing days, we just received a large
assortment of Children Dresses
in plaid and checked percales,
plaid ging hams, plain and
striped galtea, just as full Of
style IS service. Some pleated
skirts and princess panels with
bright contrasting bands and
pipings. And you can buy them
for the price that you would
have to pay for the goods.
Prices so. SIS, s9s, Sips. s1.50,
s1.75, S1.98..
Come and see them before
you buy the goods and be con-
vinced that it win pay you better
to get one of our beautiful little
dresses, ages from 6 to IA years.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
COUETY BALANCES

The county treasurer Tuesday reported
the following balances sSNthe Levy Court:
special Bond Issue No. I.,...... 5 ass. rs
special Bond Issue No. s.. ...... 81. 4i2. So
Miscellaneous Road Appfolyia.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
NOTICE!

The public is hereby in
formed that Frank Wheel en-,
Jr., of Smyrna, Del, is no
longer connected in any ca
pacity with the United Wire
less Telegraph Company.
UNITED WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CO.,
Jos. F. Stevens, Fiscal Agent.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
M. BANNING,
DEALER IN
Fancy Groceries,
Meats, Notions, &c.

Canning and preserving sea-
son is now here and you know
you should have new jars for
new fruit, so come see our line
of patent top Royal jars in two
styles, round and square. They
are strictly sanitary as nothing
but the glass touches the con.
tents.
We also have all sizes of Mason
jars; jelly glasses; sealing and
paraine wax jar tops and rub.
bers.
Pay special attention to ouF
fruit and vegetable line.
Be sure to see our stock on
Saturdays.
Phone No. 80.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
LKrrER xoA. cox


Dear Sir: Volumes cannot eay mere:
Every JOB painisd DsFSe takes less nal.
Ions than Of any oGhes pzins.
Here's She proof:
Paint bali yonr Job Dssoe. ths Oihsr
bali whatever you Ike. II the Dsvos
bali doesn't taks lsss gallons, 10 pay.
Yours truly
so FW DEVOE co
2. SD. Z. McWhorler a Son cell oar
palEs.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
HI + To S Il IA
for

bali y 4 10T'
his i reeog Eizei
W the State
= 81 our Political
sends on tie Id
onr citiz nip.
( foreign s iiers
ared than 4 E the
At voters The
Stale depends
al and religious
citizens than on
raining There
ng of the moral
ticularly the win.
be duty Of the
largest part is
home. Every.
by whatever
education and
a1ded out Of an
!, and when he
lheritance of his
. depended upon
If on the society
the fraud upon
bee to the views
SITS and others,
out of the public
school books are
Everything that
build up and
child's moral
cruelty to with.
ca this higher
ing. Children
= tha Stato ie
1t disregards
81
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18


800. 522 people; that is to say,
the road touches directly the
social and industrial life Of half
the population Of the United
States. The Pennsylvania was
the first road to use Bessemer
steel rails. It was also the first
to use the airbrake and the block
signal system. 1t has over 1884,
900 employees on the lines east of
Ptttsburg. Its monthly payroll
on the Eastern lines is over seven
million dollars. II has an IN
lriYaled pension system. There
are SIG veterans who have served
the Pennsylvania Railroad so
ears and over; the United States
overnment has but A.. More
han I, 600 employees Of the road
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18


goundh ime
ardprof hground
throw finely puvz and perfectly level The
turnn
the
flexible
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
ID.


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of track.
7hich the