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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Mrs. Desta Mona Luce.

Died at her home in Weldon, Iowa,
Sept. 20, 1909, Mrs. Desta Mona
Luce.
Desta Mona Luce was born March
10, 1854; and departed this life Sept
20, 1909. Aged 54 years, S months,
and 10 days. Deceased was married
to Jefferson T. Webb, Feb. 26, 1874.
To this union there was born four
children, two sons and two daugh-
ters. One son having passed on to
the world beyond. The husband and
father also departed from this life
to that beyond January 26, 1886.
Deceased was again married to
VIM. S. Luce March 2, 1890. To this
union was born one daughter. There
remains one son and three daughters
to mourn the loss of mother.
There remains stepmother who
was loved by the deceased for her
motherly care bestowed upon her in
early years.
Besides these are number of
brothers and sisters all OF which will
miss her presence from among them.
She united with the M. E. Church
early in her life. And later on unit
ed with the Christian Church in
Weldon.
She died with her faith in Christ,
and in the hope of eternal glory in
heaven.
The funeral was conducted at the
Christian Church by the minister, j.
D. Corbitt, Tuesday, at 2 p. m. A
large audience of friends and neigh
bors were in attendance, and showed
their appreciation of her whom they
had known in life by many beauti-
full floral offerings.
The body was laid to rest in the
Green Bay cemetery to await the
Lords coming in the morning of the
final resurrection.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
A Family Reunion.

There was a happy family reunion
of the Jennings family held at the
home of Mrs. V. R. McGinnis in this
city last Thursday, at which all of
her brothers and sisters were pres
ent,t the first time they had been to-
gether for eight years. Those present
We're Mrs. H. w. Drew, Mrs. w. M.
Sipherd and Mrs. Iowa Sipherd, of
Grand River, S. G. Jennings, of We'll
don, and D. o. Jennings, of Wewoka,
Okla, the latter a prominent at
torney of that city, who came to Mt
Ayr the first of last week with his
wife and son and father-in-law,
Judge r. G. Henry, with the body
OF Miss Mabel Henry, who died at
Wewoka and was buried at Mt. Ayr
on Wednesday, Mrs. Jennings being
her sister. Mr.. d. o. Jennings went
on to Grand River to visit old friends
q day or two, and after spending
Sunday at Mt. Ayr returned to his
home at Wewoka.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
TRIED TO BURN GREEKS.
Car in which Greek Section Men.
are Sleeping Set on Fire, and
Shets are Fired at Them.

A dastardly attempt was made
Saturday night about eleven O'Clock
to burn box car in which five Greek
section laborers were sleeping, which
was standing on side track at the
depot in this city, and that the effort
was not successful was no fault of
the scoundrel who did the deed, and
who even tried to shoot the men
when they rushed out of the car to
extinguish the flames
Several weeks ago the railroad
company brought the Greeks to this
city to work on Isaac Cations Sec
ton, the company claiming they were
unable to secure section men and
have been employing Greeks at a
number of places. The men were
furnished box car which was fitted
up as bunk house In which they
slept and did their cooking, the car
being pushed to the end of the spur
track in the east yards. So tar as we
can learn they were very quiet and
peaceable fellows and attended strict.
ly to their work.
Saturday night about eleven
O'Clock several hours after they had
gone to bed some one crept up to the
car and poured a quantity of oil over
some old rags which were placed
under the car@on top of the trucks
and set them on fire. The flames
were blazing pretty briskly when the
Greeks heard the wood cracking and
in a panic rushed out to try and ex-
tinguish the fire. AS they made
their appearance five or six revolver
shots were fired at them from the
weeds near the car, and that the
person shooting was in earnest is
shown by the fact that the bullets
all entered the side of the car in
close proximity to the Greeks They
then heard some one run away and
succeeded in putting out the fire, but
sat up all night in terror of their
lives. The authorities were notified
and on Sunday Detective Harrison
of the Burlington road was sent here
at once and spent couple of days
here investigating the affair. He
found gallon can in which the oil
had been carried to the car, and sus-
picion points pretty strongly to the
guilty party, but the person suspected
has left the city and up to the time
of going to press no arrests had been
made. "a
So frightened were the Greeks
over the attack that they refused to,
work here any longer and son Wedx
nesday the railroad company trans
ferred them to Van Vert.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Corn subilee Picnic.

q The annual corn jubilee picnic OF
the corn club of Garden Grove, will
be held at the G. A. Davis park,
northwest OF Garaen Grove ON Sat.
urday, Oct. 2. A cordial invitation
y extended to everyone to come and
bring their dinner and enjoy a day
In the woods.
The following premiums have
been offered:
$500 for best 10 ears Of corn on
stalk. Stalk will be considered as
much as ear.
$500 for the best half bushel OF
oats.
$500 for the best half bushel OF
wheat.
$1.00 for the finest peck of apples.
81 $1.00 for the finest peck of pears.
so cents for the best peck of po-
tatoes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Had Two Husbands.

Mrs. Pearl Davis was indicted at
Des Moines last week on the charge
or b1gamy, rather unusual occur
renee, as it is usually the man in the
case who marries twice without Sc
curing divorce. She was first mar
ried to Martin Smith and deserted
him at Washington, Iowa, in 1896,
after living with him for twelve
years. She came to Des Moines and
married Charles Davis, former res
ldent Of Leon, and did not bother
anything about securing a divorce.
When Davis learned of the marriage
Ihe placed the matter before the
grand jury and the Indictment was
returned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Celebrated Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Hoffman, of
Mt. Carroll, ILL.,, former well known
and popular residents of Burrell
township, celebrated their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary on Satur-
day evening. Sept. 25. Guests to the
number of eighty responded to the
invitations, and the evening was
spent in a social manner, musical
program being one of the pleasing
features. Delicious refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman
were the recipients of many beauti-
fnl and valuable presents. The
guests departed wishing the host and
hostess many more happy years. =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
New Court Cases.

B. L. Schomberg VS.. John H. Main
ct al. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage given to secure note for
$500. G. M. Titus attorney for
plaintiff.
r. e. Kuebler VS.. John H. Main
ct al. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage given to secure six notes
amounting to $12,666. G. M. Titus
attorney for plaintiff.
Clara Phifer vs.. Amanda r. Strew
Let al. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage given to secure a note for
5000. J. w. Harvey & Son attorneys
for plaintiff
w. S. Hart VS.. j. A. Hart ct al.
The parties are the heirs of Lucinda
Hart deceased, and ask that her es-
tate be sold and the proceeds divided
among the heirs. Miles & Steele
attorneys for plaintiff.
r. G. Baird vs. M. j. Baird. The
plaintiff sues for a divorce on the
grounds of cruel and inhuman treat.
ment on the part of his wife. He is
rs years old and was married to de-
fendant in 1895, and alleges she has
pounded and kicked him and ordered
him away from their home. He
SAuAAAo SAS Ado IuSlT uOuOy IN uSI
possession amounting to about $3,-
900 and homestead worth $500.
He asks for temporary ailmony OF
$500 and permanent alimony OF
$500. Marion F. Stookey attorney
for plaintiff
Margaret Lowder VS.. Wyatt Low
der is a suit for divorce. Plaintiff
lives at Lamont and asks for di-
vorce on the grounds of desertion
and drunkenness. Ed. H. Sharp at
torney for plaintiff.
L. E. Tinker VS.. A. L. Tinker.
Plaintiff asks for divorce on the
grounds of adultery, and asks that
she be restored to her maiden name,
Lydia e. Walker. e. H. Sharp attor-
ney for plaintiff.
G. B. & @. R. R. Co. VS.. E. B. Say
lor. Plaintiff sues to recover
$61.60 as balance due on freight
charges on car of emigrant goods
shipped from Edmonds,8 N. D., to
Van Mert.sa sand allegeSstaat when the
car was shipped defendant paid the
agent at Edmunds $50 and said
agent by mistake marked the way
bill paid in full when the regular
rate on thetca was $116.6O. ]. w.
Harvey & Son attorneys for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Considerable comment is heard on
account Of the rowdyism on the
streets Of Leon on Saturday nights.
Nearly every Saturday night there
is a fight or disturbance. Saturday
evening as Aubrey Hebener was driv-
ing along the east side of the square
about o'clock buggy containing
several men drove along side of his
buggy and one of them threw a glove
in his face, breaking his glasses.
One of the men then demanded the
glove and Mr.. Hebener replied that
he knew nothing about it, the glove
having fallen on the seat of the
buggy. One of the fellows jumped
out and climbed into his buggy and
picked up the glove and then struck
him hard blow in the face, after
which he got back in his own buggy,
and then drove off. Two or three
fellows were arrested but there was
trouble in identifying the one who
made the assault, and all were re-
leased. A few good stiff fines which
are either paid or served out in Jail
would go long ways toward putting
stop to such work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Interesting Items of Local Interest
Picked Up by The Reporter
During the Present Week.

In talking to A. M. Pryor the other
day about the corn crop and floods
in this county this year, and the fact
that farmers are now getting eight
cents for hogs he said that in 1860
this county had big corn crop while
in Harrison and Mercer counties,
Mo-, the whole country suffered from
drouth, there being no rain from the
last of February until the 4th of
August. Not vegetable of any kind
was raised, the earth was parched
and the streams dried up. But when
rain commenced the pastures re-
vived and they had good fall pas
turage. That year his father, the
late Allan Pryor and John Vail, of
Garden Grove, went to Harrison coun-
ty and bought over 1000 head of
hogs at $1.00 per head and drove
them to Garden Grove and COM
menced feeding them green corn in
August. They did well and when
they drove the hogs to market at
Fairfield they cleaned up good SUN
of money. A peculiar thing hap
pened to the hogs after they began
feeding on the green corn, as all of
them shed off all their hair.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
= Making City s.arvey.

A force of civil engineers arrived
last week and are at work making
the survey to establish street and
sidewalk grades, and to make the
preliminary survey and estimate for
WaterWorks and system of sewer
age, which was recently ordered by
the city council. The Iowa Engineer
ing Co., of Clinton, have the contract
and President Chas. P. Chase was in
Leon Tuesday looking over the work
to see that everything was being
properly done. He says it will take
from SIX weeks to two months to
complete the work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
34th Iowa Reunion.

The annual reunion of the 34th
Iowa Infantry was held at Corydon
last week. and the surviving veter-
ans of this regiment had a most en-
joyable time. The next reunion will
be held at Charlton. Tie following
members of the 34th Iowa residing
in Decatur county we're in attend
ance: j. S. Tullis, A. S. Gardner,
John Woodmansee, John Gibson, and
S. L. Cox. of Leon, and Peter Bren-
neman, of Grand River. They were
all members of Co. I, and report
that they were royalty entertained
while in CorydOn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

A couple of Mason touring cars
passed through this city Monday.
They were returning to Des Moines
after having participated in the Kan
sas City Stars tour of 500 miles from
Kansas City to Junction City, Kan
sas, distance of 500 miles. One
of the cars, No. "a, finished the race
with perfect score, and it was the
only two cylinder car in the race
which had a perfect score, there be-
ing sixty contestants. 1t was the
same car which participated in the
Glidden contest few weeks ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

The Reporter is greatly handi-
capped in getting to press each week
by the large amount of correspond
ence which does not reach us until
Tuesday evening Will our corre-
spondence please try to help us out
in this matter by sending in their
items on Monday. Then if there is
anything of special Importance which
happens in your neighborhood you
can send us second letter or cali us
on the phone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday. both
morning and evening. Subject for
the morning sermon:-"The Most
Profitable Investment" Evening
Topic-"A Storm at Sea-" This will
be the first of short series Of one
of the general topic Evenings with
Christ"
On next Sunday evening and there
after, all evening services will begin
one half hour earlier.
Sunday school and Epworth
League services as usual.
All are cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

The Leon Clothing Co. are the
hrst firm in Leon to use the special
mailing permit now permitted by the
postoftice department. This week
they mailed two thousand special
letters to citizens of Decatur county,
which were sent out without stamp
attached, the postage being paid in all
at once at the Leon Office, and they
hold special permit No. 1, of the
Leon postoffice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

P. G. Harris, who sold his farm in
this county a year ago and moved
last spring to farm which he pur-
chased near Carroll, Iowa, has again
decided to locate in old Decatur
county after selling his Carroll coun-
ty farm. He has purchased 12O
acres of land six miles north of Leon,
getting 40 acres from John Over
holtzer and 80 acres of the Henry
Sherrow farm. G. M. Keller & Co,
made the deal. Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ris have many friends in this county
who will welcome them back.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

A. P. Coontz, of Woodland, was
business visitor in this city last
Saturday and made us pleasant
call. He was accompanied by Mr..
T. H. Durrett, of Commercial Point,
Ohio, who with his wife is visiting
at the Coontz home. Mr.. Durrett
is a regular reader of The Reporter
in his Ohio home, and wanted to
see where such a live paper was
printed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Presbyterian Church.

Rev. John L. Gage will preach his
last sermons in the Presbyterian
church next Sunday. Subject of
morning service, Fishing" Even
ing services as usual. We UNDER
stand Rev. Gage expects. to go to New
York for visit with friends. The
pulpit will continue to be supplied.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Rev. D. M. Johnson, of Mattoon,
ILL.,, Rev. w. H. Berry, of College
Mounds, Mo-, Rev. R. S. Maupin, Of
Marcelline, Mo-, and Rev. j. S. Way
man, of Albany, Mo-, met In this
city last Thursday afternoon to do
some committee work before pro-
|ceeding to attend meeting of the
Cumberland Presbytery held at Bel
|knap, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

We suppose Alex Miller, of the
Washington Democrat, will be hap
py when he picks up The Reporter
this week, for there are a couple of
those real news articles which he
calls sensations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Capt. T. H. Brown, the well known
live stock commission man of Chica-
go, came in Wednesday for short
visit with his brother, Senator j. D..
Brown and many old friends in this
city. He is the same jovial old fell
low, year older than when last
here, but pretty lively one yet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Attention knights!

The K. P. Band will give concert,
complimentary to The K. P. Lodge,
at the X. P. Hall on Monday night,
Oct. 4.
All local X. P's, and all visiting
Knights are invited. Let all turn
out and show appreciation of the
Bands complimentary invitation.
G.. w. Robinson, C., G..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Mr.. John Woollums, of Kellerton,
who owns quite a lot of land in the
east part of this county, was in Leon
today paying taxes and attending to
other business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
week ago. He was married several
years ago but had separated from his

France Hamilton, who did the
shooting is a cousin of the man he
killed. He has resided all his life
in Davis City and was not regarded
as bad citizen, never before being
engaged in serious trouble. He is
SO years of age, is marrleu and has
a family of four children. He has
retained v. R. McGinnis and C. w.
Hoffman and expects to plead self
defense when his case comes up for
trial in the district court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

The K. P. Lodge gave smoker at
their hall last Monday evening. Wis
1tors were present from the Garden
Grove, Weldon, and Bethany lodges,
and very pleasant evening was
passed. Next Monday night, the K.
P. Band will entertain the Knights.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

H. A. Smith, of Walnut, Iowa, an
experienced electrician, is here for
a couple of weeks helping the Leon
Electric Co. with a rush of extra
wiring. He is brother of J.. F..
Smith of the Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Camden Baptist Church.

Rev. Jas. A. Armstrong will
preach Saturday evening, October 2,
'7.3O. Lords day, October 8, IL q.
m. Evening at 7.30. Everybody In.
,yited and welcome.
James A. Armstrong.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Christian Church.

Morning theme Pleasure and
Profit in Bible Study" Evening
theme IAN Inside View of the Old
Book" The evening service will be
at 1880 o'clock
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Children playing with matches in
the barn of Nathan Bigley near the
Burlington depot Wednesday after
noon set fire to the barn and it was
soon reduced to ashes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Miss Addie Crawford, who is here
from Glenwood visiting her mother,
has accepted a position to teach in
the public schools at Hominy, Okla,
where her sister, Miss Margaret
Crawford, is also employed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

DR.. and Mrs. H. r. Layton re-
turned last Wednesday from six
weeks stay at their cottage at Lake
Okoboji.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Mrs. j. Hoffhines returned Wed.
nesday evening from a two weeks
visit with relatives at Plattsmouth
and Lincoln, Neb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Don't forget that Carrie Nation,
The Smasher" will lecture at the
opera house in Leon on Thursday
evening, Oct. Z.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Two extra pages again this week
and still we had to leave out several
good articles for lack of space.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Cement blocks are cheaper and
better than brick for foundations.
See Roe Caster, jr., for anything in
this line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Rev. Frank Spurrier of Lamont,
was in this city yesterday on busi-
ness
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

An interesting letter from ]. M.
Cain, of Santa Ana, Calf, is crowded
out this week, but will appear in our
next issue
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Try one of those splendid meals
which are being served every day al
the Park Hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Marriage Licenses.

Wilbur Kizzire, Davis City. -. 1S
Nora Thompson, Davis City. 18
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30

Found.-A pair of pliers, which
the owner can obtain at The Report.
er Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-09-30
Grand River.

DR.. Wards next dates at Grand
River are November IL to 16.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-12-04
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

On Friday, the 10Th, at p. m, the
number. gathered at the home of Mrs.
Kate Fox the occasion being Grand
mas seventy-eighth birthday. The
ladies were i'll highest glee, as each i'll
her turn greeted Grandma with JOY and
good wishes, such as the lips will speak
when the heart Is filed with supreme
the glowing light of the eyes the keen
delight it brought to her heart to be
greeted by these, her friends some of
whom have been familiar to her for
many years, others of recent acquaint
ance. Both old and new friends were
equally happy, for everyone loves
Grandma. After greetings and much
laughter subsidized, with our President
Mrs. Beatty at the organ, eve yone
present joined heartily in My Country
Ills of Thee, " Silver Threads Among
the Cold surg i'll sweet pathetic voices
by Mrs. McNeely, Leavitt and David
son. Many pretty gifts were given, a
china cup and saucer by the Ladies Aid
i'll remembrance of the many pleasant
teas of bygone days. a delightful and
dainty luncheon provided by the ladies'
was served and enjoyed by all. All too
quickly the hours passed and goodbye
must be spoken, and Grandma left to
dream over the events of the happy day.
What shall we wish for the today?
Thou knowest ere we tell
That we would ask life for thee
As long as thine own choice would be
II thou couldst see as He doth see
Who doth all things well
Our will to His we would resign
Because His love is all devine.
We would thy wears shonld pass away
Brightly as summers cloudless day.
JOSH l.. DAVIDSON.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-12-04
Certificate Of inspection

hereby certify that on this the 18TH
day OF November 1909 | did inspect the
horses aud one mule now owned by K.
W. Rule and purchased from Alex Nc
Donald. J. Burrows. G. Clark, r. w.
Rufe from their home ranches in Mason
Valley, Lyon county, State of Nevada,
to be shipped from Wabuska, Nevada.
Lyon County. to San Jose, CAL. i'll
charge of K. ". Rule.
Total number OF horses IL; one mule,
one stallion.
DESCRIPTION.
Colors: Two grays; II BAYS; ! bay
stallion; ) blacks: blue; brown.
Brands: Eight no brands; dia
niond left hip; diamond : right hip; / X
left shoulder; boot left hip; n { left
hip, Ell right shoulder; II left hip;
J WR left hip; ! 7 left shoulder; ? HI
right hip.
Ali bare footed II broke horses,
mule, stallion. Average weight 1000.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of November 1909.
ID. 2. RANDALL, Sheriff
by 6. {. YOUNG, Deputy Sheriff.
Lyon County. State of Nevada.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-12-04
Taxes Due

To the taxpayers of Lyon county, State
of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that the State
and county taxes for the year 1909, are
now due and payable at the Office of the
County Treasurer, in the Court House at
Dayton, Lyon county, Nevada
The first half of said taxes. including
poll tax, is now due and payable,
and if not paid on or before December
6, 1909, the whole of said taxes will be-
come delinquent; provided, the first
half of said taxes are paid. the second
half thereof will become due and pay
able on or before the first Monday in
upe, 1910. and if not paid on or before
that date will be advertised according to
law. ID. w. MELARKEY,
Elk officio Tax Receiver of Lyon County,
Nevada
Dated at Dayton, Nevada, November,
/, 1909.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1909-12-04
Church Notes

Rev. A S. Thomson, ID. D., Superin-
tendent of the Nevada Mission of the
Methodist Church will preach i'll Yer
ington Saturday evening at 7:30 O'Clock
and Sunday morning at II o. clock.
Saturday evening service will be fol-
lowed by the Quarterly Conference.
Sunday school at 10 a. III. and preach
lag by the pastor at $50 p. III.
Sunday school i'll Mason at 2 p. III
followed by preaching
Wabuska Sunday school at 2 p. m.
DIR. Thomson is said to be an interest
ing talker. Give him large audience.