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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Two Different Causes.

"Oh. dear" sighed the pretty heir
ess, I'm SO awfully miserable!"
Why are you miserable?" queried
the maid who was both homely and
penniless
I'm afraid some one will marry me
for my money" answered the. pretty
heiress.
And L." rejoined the poor girl. Am
miserable because I'm afraid no one
will marry me because l haven't any
money"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

In a speech on the conservation OF
natural resources delivered at Spo-
kane. President Taft declared that he
would ask Congress to authorize the
issuance Of $1O,00O.O0O in bonds to
complete irrigation projects already
begun in the West and on which work
had been stopped for lack Of funds.
Mrs. Louisa Compton OF Pinesville.
La. wrote to the War Department,
asking 1. b bounty was given to the
parents Of large families. Mrs. Comp.
ton said that she had been told that
the parents Of large families were
given a bounty, and cited the fact
that she had ten sons to justify her
claim to a reward.
Asserting that the climate is too hot
and that the food Is not that to which
the English emigrant is accustomed.
the British consul at Galveston, Mr..
Nugent. reports to his government
that his district, which includes Texas
and New Mexico. is. generally speak
ing, by no means suited to the aver
age emigrant from the United King
DOM"
Conservation policies have received
universal Endorsement and there is no
foundation for the .tatement that con.
servatiOn would retard the develop
ment Of the country's natural re-
sources, according to Thomas R.
Shipp, secretary of the national con.
servation commission and of the joint
committee on conservation, who has
been on a tour from Boston to San
Francisco in the interest of conserva-
tion work.
Colorado patents have been granted
as follows: F. G. Goff. Denver, steam
heating valve; ]. G. Green and v. A.
Henry. Colorado Springs. glass cutting
table; A. Fl. Harris, Denver, coupling;
H. P. Latham. Denver, gate and door;
J. w. Num-, Denver, musical device;
A. E. Weightze, Denver, skein holder;
T. J. Bartow. ManzanolA, heater; s.
l.. Bates. Denver, chopping knife; r.
H. Bowman, Canon City, steering gear
for motorcycles, hand lever and motor
vehicle.
In view Of the fact that but 2O4 ma
tional banks out Of the total of over
sSoOV AAA IAAC SouAeAy AA0vS oSSCuCu w
the recent request of Comptroller OF
the Currency Murray, that more
IS notes be taken by them. it appears
that the prediction of the scarcity Of
small money in the crop-moving pc
riod this year is not looked upon seri.
ously by the bankers OF the country.
Acting upon the theory that an addi.
tional issue of IS bank notes would re-
lieve the demand OF IS silver certifi.
Gates. and these being released could
be exchanged for 81 bills, Comptroller
Murray two months ago issued the
appeal.
The following changes in stations
and duties OF officers of the medical
corps are ordered: Lieutenant Col
onel William Stephenson will go to
Fort Leavenworth for duty; Captain
Wilson T. Davidson, relieved from
duty as surgeon of transport Buford
will go to Columbus barracks for duty,
relieving Captain Samuel M. Deloffre,
who will 60 to Fort Bliss for duty,
relieving Major Clarence J. Manley. |
Major Manley will 60 to Fort Douglas
for duty.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Chinese Inland Mission.

In the China Inland mission, which
was opened "A years ago, there are
92S foreign missionaries residing at
210 stations. During the last year As
new workers Joined the mission, three
missionaries died and IA retired.
Since the commencement of the mis-
sion 10000 Chinese have been received
into church fellowship, and of these
more than 81 900 survive. During the
year 1908 there were received 2,507
into fellowship.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
IN 1910

Fathers in his airship
Gone to spend the day,
Looking after loans and bonds
IN Europe. DER the way:
Mother, who likes comfort.
And does not care to roam,
Is shipping, via wireless,
In Paris. at her home.
brother, who in deep seas
Has a coral grove.
Is going in his submarine
Among his crops to rove.
Uncle. in the navy.
Who's left his ship a span.
Is shooting through pneumatic tun'~A
To join her in Japan.
sister who's a suffragette.
has worked reforms so rare
nat even the ward fueetings
They open now with prayer;
And when tired by her labors.
Shed body rest and soul.
Hhe goes to spend for pleasure
weekend at the pole.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
In 1915.

Suddenly the great game in the
summer of 1915 stopped.
What's the trouble?" shouted the
grand stand. Let the game go on!"
Make them play" thundered the
bleachers. Soak the umpire!"
Just then the manager came out
and held up his hand.
Patience, gentlemen. patience!
The game will go on just as soon as
the fly cops chase that feet OF air.
ships from over the diamond. Those
on them are catching the balls as fast
as they are batted upward"
And then the fly cops began to fly
from every direction.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
No Crime.

Angler-Is this public water, my
man?
Inhabitant-Aye.
Angler-Then it won't be a crime if
! land fish?
Inhabitant-No. no; it will be a
miracle.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
What She Hoped.

Miss Cayenne-Why. | thought you
were 10 sail for Europe yesterday?
Callowit-That was me-aw-inten
ton. doncher know. but law
changed me mind at the lawst mo
mont.
Miss Cayenne-Glad to hear it--and
hope you get a better one in the ex
change!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
A Terrible Shock.

Mrs Homer-"Mrs. DeStyle expert
enced q terrible shock this morning.
and 10 now i'll with nervous prostra-
tion."
Mrs. Neighbors - Indeed! What
caused the shock?"
Mrs. HONEYWELL you know she
has been a semi-invalid for years and
her physician told her there was .
prospect Of her complete recovery"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
COMPELLED to II.

"I notice that there are not so many
efforts made to induce us to live the
simple life. nowadays" observes the
man with the peeled nose.
"You do, do you?" scoffs the nan
with the unmanageable ears. How
about the new TARIFF"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Not for Him.

NOT f0e him.
Edison says he has perfected his
storage battery SO as to put the horse
in the has-been class"
He need not have troubled so far
as am concerned. the horse has al.
ways been in the 'never-was' class for
me-"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
MIaht Make q Deal.

Excuse me. ma'am." said the man
at the door. but I'm . dealer In SEQ
ond-hand pianos
We'll. l have a piano. said the
woman. And, IL l didn't have one.
wouldn't buy a secondhand one"
II know" continued the man.. but
the man next door said he hoped
could induce you to sell yours
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Just So.

"A man gets lot of things in this
world that he doesn't want" observed
the thoughtful thinker.
YES" replied the student OF hui
man nature, land woman wants q
lot OF things she doesn't get"
And seeing there is no chance for
an argument. they let it go at that.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Earthouake Shakes Utah.

Salt I-ake-Thren sharp and dis
tinct earth shocks were felt here Tnes-
day night. The first occurred at 7:42
and the last at 7;45. All three were
felt at points in Idaho.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
GONE THE LONG JOURNEY.

(Scene. the nursery.) Mamma-Let
your little brother play with your mar
bles at once. sir, like a nice. unselfish
boy. He'll give them all back to you
Willie-No. he won't; he's swai.
lowed eight Of them already.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Alas. Poor Man!

Alice-I suppose Isabel is complete
ly reconciled to the less Of her frs,
husband, isn't she?
Emily-Oh, yes, but they saw he'
second husband probably never viii
become reconciled to It
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
To Corresuond.

II notice that since Clerkleigh got
into dissipated habits he dosen't use
the perpendicular style in his hand
writing"
mo and he dosen't use it in his
walk, either"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09

Darling" he cried. throwing aside
all reserve. do you not know me?"
As he took her to his bosom, she
sobbed: your face Is familiar. al
though can't quite recall your
name"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
A. II Should Be.

Things are not evenly balanced In
this world" remarked the thoughtful
thinker.
.How's that?" queried the dense
party
There should be more leisure for
men of business and more business
for men of leisure answered the tt
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Oh. Eudoel

Four times in one half hour I rose
From my much needed slumber
To 20 downstairs and tell some one:
Nope. you've got the wrong number.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09

"Wer, l can live In hope now"
whats happened?"
Some OF my rich relations have
taken up aeroplaning."-Detr Free
Press.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
Good Reason,

never had a dear gazelle
To charm me with her soft mild eye:
II you must know the reason. we'll
My wife might find 1t out. that's why.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09
OF Courae Not.

T see where writer says: 'Good.by
to the fairy tale
.Ars a.. the married men dead."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09

Unusual n Least.
Cold comfort this. isn't IT."
What is?
wearing wraps In July"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09

The Light Cat-You don't seem to
like that new dog next door.
The Dark Cat-I like him fur
straight.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-10-09

Explained.
What II race s0icidef
Tell II I can?
It's when a club woman
Has wed q club man.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-25

lack Hart in the DAYS of the Santa
proves to his own satisfaction. by IL
reputation that has followed him su
served. The cheerful thing about IN.
acclaim he has received, and more.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-25

a Hof~O NV ~ ,\1NPCTP0CI
gez2 rT1HATS the kind Of man CAPTAIN E A. Hart Isl .ut
Gt5N orire honest h, doesn't step far enough nor ero
HII 10 ,s4rt And he has been practising upward
t#L2I.Aa only but h5, known cHr-
S%yTE# experiences In this of viii appear
our SUNDAY MAGAZINE, Captain Hart ,le e- +noNra
lack Hart in the vs of the Santa the Overland Express
proves to his own satisfaction PLAIN that I'll
rer1ta4i3n that has followed him hoy ur
served The cheerful thing his evidence that he sa1
acclaim he has received, and more
pECAUsE he had no thought OF being beeaa~. bad
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Leroy Has q Bad Fire.

The town of Leroy suffered Sc
we're loss from fire Monday morning,
when the big double store building
owned by H. B. Flanagan. of Gar
den Grove, was discovered to be on
fire. and as there was a scarcity of
water the building and most of the
contents were burned. C. A. Welsh
occupied one room with q stock of
hardware. hiss loss being = about
$4,000 with Insurance Of $500.
Lockwood & Warren occupied the
other room with a stock of imple-
ments and their loss was $500 with
no insurance. DR.. Murbanks occupied
the second story with his Office and
living rooms and lost all his house
hold goods and Office fixtures and
had no insurance. The building was
valued at $4,000 and Mr.. Flanagan
had some insurance, but we could
not learn the amount,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Dobbins Gets Five Years.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dec. 16.-
Judge w. r. Green oyerruled the mo-
tion for new trial in the case of
the State VS.. john X. Dobbins, re-
Gently convicted OF the larceny of
100000 from r ". Ballew, of
Princeton, Mo-, in one of the So
called Mahray swirdling operations
here. and sentenced Dobbins to an
indeterminate term of not more than
five years.
1t was charged as one of the causes
for new trial that Attorney General
Byers had used language in his argu-
ment of the case before the jury
which convicted Dobbins, calculated
to arouse the passions of the jurors
and which was not permissible. In
sentencing Dobbins, the court spoke
of Dobbin's talent and fine appear
ance and said that it was pity he
had elected to apply his time and
talents to gambling and to such
swindles as are charged to the Ma
bray syndicate.
Dobbins gave bond in the sum of
$4,000 and took an appeal
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
STREET RAILWAY TALK
An Electric Line from Up. Town to
the Depot is Being Talked. 1t
would also Handle FreiQht.

Now that Leon has shown a spirit
OF progressiveneSs by voting to
install system of waterworks, other
public improvements are being talk
ed of, and one of the most important
Is the building of an electric street
railway from the square to the
depot. The matter has been under
consideration by the Leon Electric
Co, who by the way are among the
best boosters who ever dropped into
Leon, and local parties are being in
terested In the project. 1t is proposed
to build an electric line extending
from the square to the depot with
switches connecting with the lumber
and coal yards, SO that car loads of
lumber and coal could be hauled di-
rect to the yards to be unloaded.
The long haul from the depot to the
yards make the drayage charges a
big item, and this alone would prove
to be good source of revenue to a
street railway. The matter is yet in
an incipient form. but several local
parties have stated that they would
be willing to invest a considerable
sum in such an enterprise. And why
not? There is no reason why Leon
snoula not De one OIL the pest little
cities in the whole great state of
Iowa. A town Is just what the peo-
pie in it make 1t. Waterworks, street
railway, and then paving, that. looks
pretty good. and We beliesa We will
get them all. Just a little boosting
and Leon will make rapid strides In
the next few years. Don't be surpris-
ed il you see street cars running to
the new Burlington depot in Leon
next year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
VIII Not Disturb Hepburn Post
masters.

A telegram from Washington
brings the news that the administra-
ton is not going to disturb the Hep
burn postmasters in the Eighth dis
trict. many of whose term will short
ly expire. including postmaster
Stookey, of Leon. Last week Sem
ators Cummins and Dolliver called
on the Postmaster General to find
cut whether If they made recon-
mendations for postoffice appoint
ments in the Eighth district they
would be given weight. but Post
master General Hitchcock informed
them that where the present post
masters were again candidates that
they would be given another term If
their services were at all satisfac-
tory. There has been a quiet but
determined struggle going on over
the appointment of the Leon post
master to succeed Postmaster Stock
ey, whose term expires in the spring,
the candidates being Mr.. Stookey
and Mr.. L. P. Sigler 1t is also said
that the administration does not pro-
pose to give the insurgents any
plums which can be avoided, to pun
ish them for their attitude against
Speaker Cannon and the tariff bill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Deisller-Masscy.

At the home of the brides mother
in Decatur county, 2k miles south
east of Woodland Iowa, Dec. 15..
1909, at 6 p. M, Mr. Otis Deisher and
Miss Jennie j. Massey, were united
in marriage, the undersigned officiat-
ing in the ceremony
Both parties have always lived in
the said community. They are popu-
lar and well respected, having host
of relatives and friends in both the
immediate vicinity and elsewhere.
They are both interested in the
moral, educational and religious well
fare of the community, the bride
having been for years member of
the Woodland A. c.. church Inside
of two weeks the happy welded pair
hope to move into their new home
one mile and half due east of
Woodland. Mr.. Deisher has recently
built a large, modern house and
other buildings upon his farm
The bride was dressed in brown
silk and the groom wore the conven-
tional black. About forty-five wit
messed the marriage ceremony, after
which the company partook of de-
licious supper. elegantly prepared by
the sister of the bride, Mrs. Ida Hub
bard, and Mrs. Ida Lane All seemed
to enjoy the evening and all wish
Mr.. and Mrs, Deisher long, happy
and useful career.
w. s. Bowden,
Minister of the A. G.. Church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Brakeman Killed at Togo.

David Hardy, of St. Joe, brake
man on Burlington extra freight
train, was fatally injured while on
duty at Togo last Friday morning.
He was running head of string of
freight cars when he slipped on the
ice and fell, and before he could get
out of the way he was struck by the
cars and received injuries which re-
suited in his death few hours later
Several cars passed over him, one leg
being cut off and the other badly
mashed and an arm was broken, be-
sides other injuries. He was placed
on cot and attended by a physician,
he was taken to St. Joe on the noon
passenger train. but died before the
train reached St. Joe. The deceased
was a young man who had been
switching at ST. Joe for some time In
the Burlington yards and was fav-
orite with all his fellow workmen.
He is survived by a young wife to
whom he was married but few
months ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Grandma Sanger Ninety Years Old.

December 11th marked the nine
tfeth milestone in the earth life of
the writer. It was such gloomy
day was sure no one would venture
out, as the roads seemed almost I'M
passable, but after while George
and Clara Sanger came with q good
sized basket we'll filled, and said the
people had surely remembered me
and sent me basketful Of medicine
and powders. l did not quite under
stand the appearance of everything.
and was sure there was little joke
mixed up with the powders and medi-
cine, so after looking the basket over
/ found numerous notes, all in the
form of powders such as the doctors
would fold up with quinine, fever
powders and salts. Besides these
there were letters, post cards, clip
pings and books to feast the mind
upon, and grapes. asparagus, jelly,
and other good things to tempt the
appetite. 1t was all a happy surprise
and I think l feel better since taking
the medicine. l wish to thank each
and every one for their greetings and
kind regards for Grandma Sanger.
Please accept my best wishes for a
merry Christmas and healthy, hap
py and prosperous New Year.
Mrs. e. Sanger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Minister of the A. G.. Churcl
They Want Leon Lights.


There are no new developments
in the electric light proposition since
last week. A letter was received
Wednesday from the electric COM
pany stating that owing to the urgent
character of the work they are doing;
on the power houe at the present
time they have been unable to take
the matter up with Humeston, but,
will do SO just as soon as 1t is possi-,
BILE. We have talked with the mayor
of Humeston and different council
men and they all say the people are
heartily in favor of the proposition
so far as they understand it and are
prepared to call an election. The
Garden Grove council seems all In
favor of it and will call an election
when the proper times comes which
we hope will not be many weeks. -
Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Took Forger to Missouri.

Sheriff Carmack, of Albany, Mo-,
came up last Wednesday with a re-
QUESTION for John Wise, the forger
with many aliases, who was confined
in the Leon jail charged with forging
numerous checks at various places
in Missouri and took him to AL
bany Thursday morning. The sher-
iff from Grant City was also here
after Wise, but the Albany sheriff
had the preference. Wise is the fell
low who broke jail on Tuesday even
ing of last week but was recaptured
at Decatur City the next morning,
and sheriff Jesse Andrew was very
willing to turn him over to the Mis-
souri, officer, for he is q slippery cus.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Cage Collier Is Dead.

Cage Collier, one of the pioneer
settlers Of Clarke county, died at his
home in Osceola on Tuesday of last
week. He was one of the quaint old
characters who had many friends in
both Clarke and Decatur counties.
He came to Iowa from Indiana in
1852 and settled on farm In Green
Bay township and engaged In freight
ing when everything in this part of
Iowa had to be hauled from Eddy
vile and Burlington with OK teams.
He hauled the lumber which was
used in the construction of the first
frame building in Osceola. He was
almost SO years of age.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Gore-BueH.

Mr.. Roy Gore and Miss Abbie
Buell. stole a march on their friends
last week by slipping away to Des
ldoines where they were quietly mar
ried on Tuesday. They returned to
this city Wednesday evening to visit
a few days, after which they will
probably make their home in Des
Moines. The groom is son of Mr..
and Mrs. zed Gore. and the bride is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E..
Buell., of this city. They have many
young friends who extend their con-
gratulations and wish them much
happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
A Sudden Death.

Henry Hendrickson. one of Decatur
county's pioneer citizens, died quite
suddenly last Saturday at Decatur
City. Uncle Hank" rs he was famil-
iarly known in Decatur county, drove
to Decatur on Saturday in company
with DR.. George Woodmansee. and
to all appearance was In the best of
health and spirits. After arriving In
town he went to the Euritt restaurant
and ordered dinner, and while wait
ing to be served he suddenly COM
planned of feeling dizzy and sank to
the floor. He was carried by friends
to DR.. Camps Office where he partial
ly recovered, but only for a few min
utes and then grew. worse and in a
short time was dead.
Henry Hendrickson, the subject Of
this sketch, was born at Dubuque,
Iowa, May IL, 1916, and died at De-
catur City, Iowa, December Is, 1909,
aged SO years, months and days.
At an early age he moved with his
parents to Decatur county, where he
resided until at the age of sixteen he
went with his brother to join the
Union army at Des Moines. He re-
manned with the army and was with
Sherman on his march to the sea.
After the war was over he returned
to Decatur county where he resided
until the time of his death. On
March 2, 1872, he was united in mar
rfage to Miss Hannah A. Hatfield,
who with two daughters and host
of relatives and friends mourn his
untimely death. One son had pre-
ceeded him to the other shore. His
funeral was held on Sunday, inter.
ment being In the Elk cemetery, and
was attended by large concourse OF
sorrowing friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Methodist Notes.

Sunday morning there will be a
Christmas sermon, especially for the
boys and girls. They and their par
ents are cordially invited. Sunday
evening the Subject will be "The
Christ Of Prophecy" All other SER
vices at the usual hours. There will
be Christmas service by the Sun
day school on Friday evening. the
oath. and Christmas tree and a
treat for the children. You are In
vited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Exhibition Car at Leon on Thursday
of This Week.

Agent c. M. Ketcham has been
notified that special exhibit car
sent out by the Great Northern Rail-
road will be at Leon all day On
Thursday of this week with an ex-
hibit of grains, grasses and vegeta-
bles from the farms of the famous
Milk River valley of Montana. The
car will be in charge of special
agent and will be open all day, and
cordial invitation is extended to
everybody to visit it. It is the same
car which was at the recent national
corn exposition at Omaha.
Examine our stock OF Christmas
Cutlery. Farquhar q Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-23
Taylor-Baldwin.

Mr.. Harry R. Taylor and Miss
Mabel l.. Baldwin, both of Pleasan-
ton, were married at the clerks office
Friday morning, Dec. 18th. Rev. j.
L. Boyd. pastor of the Methodist
church. officiating. Their many
friends will unite In wishing them a
long and happy life.