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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
HELEN DECK ,,

The high school pupils were entertain
ed last Monday morning by Capt. f. A.
Morgan, of Floyd, Va. Capt. Morgan
served in the Confederate army during
the civil war, and he told many inter-
esting things regarding war and army
life.
Some of the pupils will take part in
the Decoration Day exercises which
occurs next Monday afternoon at the
opera house.
Quite number of the pupils are
obliged to miss the final examinations
which come this week. The absence is
caused by measles which have broken
up the school considerably. Report cards
will be given Friday at 1:15.
The grade teachers are planning a
picnic at the lake for the boys and girls
to take place Friday. They will have
a good time.
The baccalaureate address was given
last Sunday evening at the NJ. E. church
by Rev. C. A. Coakwell, of the Christian
church. The Glass of '09 appeared in
caps and gowns, and they with the
large crowd in attendance, listened
attentively to an able address on "Ma-
jestic Aims and Their Achievement"
nv juAiSi ASSSPCiO w CuS SCuiOFS
and the high school teachers at Hoff-
mans last Friday evening was pleas
ing and highly successful affair. The
table and room decorations were in the
class colors and the splendid banquet
was enjoyed by every guest.
The class exercises occur at the opera
house, Wednesday evening, May 26th.
The graduates will furnish the enter
tainment with their salutatory, orations,
poem, newspaper, history, prophecy,
valedictory and music.
Thursday, May 9th, is Commence
ment day. On that evening the grad
yates will receive their diplomas from
the president of the board. Prof. r. B.
Wylie, of the State University will give
his lecture Highways and Hedges
and Mr.. Clark Smell, of Simpson Con-
servatory of Music, will sing several
baritone solos. To help defray the ex-
pensed attached to this an admission
fee will be charged. 25c for one pro.
gram, 35c for both; pupils 15c and 25c.
Come and enjoy the exercises.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Mrs. Nancy J. Trembly.

Nancy j. Still was born January Gth,
1912 in Montgomery county, Mo-, and
died at Creston Iowa, May %, 1909,
being 81 years 4 months and 16 days
of age. At the age of ten years she
with her parents moved to Decatur
City, and after 3-years moved to Eden
township where she has lived nearly all
the remainder of her life.
81 s, 1.-THE age of % she was united in
marriage to David Trembly and to this
union were born children which all
proceed her in death except w. Agib, of
Grapevine, Texas, Marie, of Hannibal,
Mo-, Lenna, of Creston, who were all
with her at the time of her death.
Sister Trembly early in life became a
Christian, and united with the Baptist
church at New Salem, and under the
labors of Elder r. G. Watkins she ac-
cepted conditional Immortality, and
the second coming of Christ as eminent,
and with a number of others were
organized into an Adven tist Christian
church at Leon, Iowa, of which she ever
was faithful member when she was
where she could attend until death
destroyed her life.
Mother Trembly leaves to mourn, one
son, two daughters, eight brothers and
two sisters with large circle of rcla-
tives and friends but they do "Not
mourn as those that have no hope, for il
we believe that Jesus died and rose
again, even SO them also that sleep in
Jesus will God bring with him."
The funeral services were conducted
at the New Salem church by Elder ].
| Rupert, of Leon Iowa, where he spoke
words of comfort from the words o
Solomon; Prov. 1882. "Tbe righteous
hath hope in DEATH" to a large con
course of friends that had gathered te
pay their last tribute of respect to {
mother, sisters neighbor and friend
May our heavenly father give us al
grace sufficiently to overcome the trial.
and difficulties Of life, and finally NEE
her in the everlasting Kindom.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Mrs. Lydia wellington Davis.

Mrs. Lydia Davis died at the home of
her onin law, Mr.. Thomas Fox, in
Pleasanton, Iowa, at 6:55 Sunday even.
Jug, May 23, 1909, at the age of 81 years,
8 months and days. She had been
more or less of an invalid for many
years, but the sickness which brought
about her death set in about the first of
last September. During her sickness
she had the tender and faithful watch
care of her daughter, Ada, with whom
she had made her hon during the last
ten years of her life, ever since the
death of her husband.
She was the daughter of Matthias and
Elizabeth. Wellington, and was born
August 1G, 1S47, in Rock Creek town
ship, Hancock county, Illinois, few
miles from Nauvoo. She was married
July 20, 1865, at Fort Madison, Iowa, to
Frank M. Davis, and to them were born
five children, Mrs. Francis E. Marble of
Ottumwa, Albert W. Davis of the state
of Washington, Guy E. Davis and Mrs.
Ada L. Fox, of Pleasanton, and Arthur
NJ. Davis, of Garden Grove.
For few years after their marriage
they lived in Keokuk, Iowa, moving to
Montrose about 1870 and to Andover,
Mo-, in 1879 and from there to Little
River, three and half miles north of
Pleasanton in 1883. This was the family
home until the husband died, December
10, 1898, since which time, as already
stated, she made her home with her
daughter Ada.
While living at Montrose she became
member of the Latter Day Saint
church, and from the day of her baptism
until her faculties became clouded in her
later years she always maintained the
hope of that eternal life which is
promised to the obedient, and was
always earnest in defense of the doc
trines of her faith as opportunity pre-
sented.
Funeral services were conducted at
the L. D. S. church by the pastor, Nav
%, assisted by Elder Cyrus Deyoe, and
the interment took place at the Hamil-
ton cemetery,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Suttarrah e. CreveIing.

Suttarrah E. Creveling, daughter of
Clemuel and Eliza Creveling was born
In Decatur county, Iowa, December %,
1866, died at her home two miles south
OF Leon, May IS, 1909, at the age of 43
years, months and 20 days. She had
spent her entire life in the county and
therefore the circle of her friends is
wide. On April u, 1888 she was united
in marriage to James Ii. McMorris, the
Rev. James L. Boreman, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, of Leon,
performing the ceremony. To this union
five children were born. They are Ar
thur, Jay, Madge, Joseph, or Josie as he
who is little oyer a year old. All the
children are living. Sister McMorris
was reared in christian home and un-
Der the teachings and influence of the
church. She was religiously inclined
from girlhood and when Rev. W. A. Sun
day held revival meetings in Leon she
was converted and united with the
Methodist Episcopal church, it being
the church of her parents and her
choice. For the little more than twenty
one years of married life she was most
devoted wife and mother. She was a
woman of fine mind and in the midst of
a busy life always took time for the in
struction of her children, aiding them
in their. school work. The birthdays
wore always remembered with some
token of love. The cares of the family
deprived her Of many of the privileges
of the church, but her conscience was
tender and anything that seemed like
neglect on her part brought the keenest
regret. She was good woman. She
lived and died in the exercise of the
christian hope of Immortality.
7 Her parents, many years ago preceded
her to the spirit world. There are left
to mourn her early going from us the
greatly bereaved husband and the five
children, four brothers and many rela-
tives and friends.
The funeral was held from the Metho-
dist church, Thursday afternoon and
was attended by large congregation
BY request the pastor preached the fun
erel sermon from the text "The Lord is
my shepherd, shall not want because
she quoted these words so often during
her illness. Interment was in the Leon
cematary
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Willard Gordon Farnes.

Willard Gordon Farnes, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Farnes, was born in De-
county, January II, 1908, and died May
II, 1909, in Center township, Decatur
county, being one year, three months
and twenty-six days of age. Everything
that medical skill and loving hands
could do was done, but all in vain, until
death relieved him from suffering.
Little Gordon leaves loving father,
mother, two little brothers, two grand
parents, with a large. circle of relatives
and friends to mourn his loss. The
funeral services were held at the Ad-
ventist Christian church Wednesday
afternoon at 1880, where tho writer
tried to speak words of comfort to the
relatives and friends from Rev. 21:4.
There shall be no more DEATH" May
our Heavenly Father give the bereaved
ones strength for the emergency of the
hour is the prayer of their many
friends. ELDER J. j. RUPERT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Jesse NJ. Cox.

Jesse NJ. Cox, was born near Leon,
July 8, 1878, died at his home one mile
east OF Farragut, Iowa, May 19, 1909,
aged 30 years, 10 months and II days,
his death following an illness of ten
days and was caused by appendicitis.
The deceased was son of Squire S.
/. Cox, of Burrell township, and most Of
his life was spent here. He was mar
ried to Miss Iva Pritchard, December
%, 1904, who with one child, daughter
three years old, survive him.
Funeral services were held at the N.
p. church at Farragut on Thursday, NAV
10th, conducted by Rev. Joseph Stephen,
interment being in the Farragut Gem
etery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Mrs. Rolla Allen.

Gertrude E. Davis, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Dug Davis, was born in Davis
City June 20, 1899, died May 18th, 1909,
aged 10 years, 10 months and 25 days.
She was united in marriage with Rolla
Allen in February, 1905, and to their
union were born two sons, who with
the husband, parents, two sisters and
one brother, and many other relatives
and friends, are left to mourn her loss.
Funeral services we're held at the
Union church conducted by Rev. o. f.
Howard, pastor of the M. E. church, in
terment being in the Davis City GEM
etery.
On behalf of many friends we extend
sympathy to the sorrowing ones in this
their sad hour of trouble. Peace to her
memory,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Miss Bertha Thomson.

Miss Bertha Thomason was born in
Decatur county, Iowa, June 3, 1871,
died at the home of her mother in south
Leon May %, 1909, aged 81 years II
months and 20 days.
She had been sufferer for some
months and her death was but release
to to the afflicted body. She was an
Industrious girl and we'll esteemed by
those who knew her. The funeral was
held from the residence Monday after
noon, conducted by Rev. ]. L. Boyd
pastor of the Methodist church. We
extend our sympathy to the bereaved
family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Field Meet at Lamont.

Leon won second place in the big
field meet held at Lamont last Saturday,
first place being won by Graceland
college with 10 points, while Leon had
80, Lamont 4, Humeston s, Mt. Ayr and
Van Vert 0. The contestants from the
Leon High School won handily from all
contestants except Graceland college
and it must be remembered that the
contestants from college are older and
heavier than from the high schools.
Herman Deck was Leons star per-
former, winning first in both half and
mile race. Ralph McGinnis won first
in the 80 yards, but in this race strained
a tendon and could not start in the 100
and 220 yard race.
In several of the events on the pro-
gram Leon had no contestants and IN
the ball throwing Charley Housh won
first but was disqualified on account of
stepping out of the ring the wrong way.
The Leon boys feel proud of the show
ing made, winning three firsts, four
seconds and three thirds.
The following is the list of winners:
so Yards McGinpis of Leon 1st, time
6 1-5; Campbell, of Graceland I'd; Gren-
await of Lamont Sd.
100 Yards Campbell of Graceland
1st. time II 1-5; Sullivan of Humeston
I'd; Gardner of Leon Sd.
220 Yards Campbell of Graceland 1st
time 25 AS; Prall of Graceland I'd;
Mortimer of Graceland Sd.
44o Yards-Prall of Graceland 1st,
time 50 As; Mcdowell of Graceland I'd;
Sullivan of Humeston 3D..
Half Mile-Deck of Leon 1st, time
2:15 1-5; Derry of Graceland ID; Nc
Namara of Graceland Sd.
Mile-Deck of Leon 1st, time 5:17;
Ballentyne of Graceland 2d McNamara
of Graceland Sd.
Half Mile Relay Graceland 1st; La
moni I'd; Leon 3D..
Pole Vault-lrvin of Graceland 1st, s
feet inches; Gassett of Leon ID; Gar
Der of Leon Sd.
High Jump-lrvin of Graceland 1st,
5 feet; Gassett of Leon I'd; Hasbrouck
of Humeston Sd.
Broad Jump-lrvin of Graceland 1st,
1S feet inches: Gassett of Leon I'd;
Wheeler Of Graceland 3D..
Hammer Throw Mortimer of Grace
land 1st, SO feet inches; Fredricks of
Graceland I'd; Wheeler of Graceland Sd.
Shot Put-Tennant of Mt. Ayr 1st, 36
feet 8 inches; Housh of Leon I'd; Stub
bart of Graceland Sd.
Discus Throw-Stubbart of Grace
land 1st, 95 feet 1 inch; Hasbrouck of
Humeston ID; Knipschield of Grace
land 3D..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Charlton Gets EnCampment.

Leon lost out in securing the annual
encampment Of the 55th regiment Iowa
National Guards to be held next August,
Charlton having been selected as the
place. When Gen. Lincoln visited Leon
he was shown what he considered were
ideal grounds east of Leon, and could
these grounds have been secured the
encampment could have been secured
for Leon, but it was impossible to OBJ
tain the consent of the owners of the
land to rent them for the encampment
and the other grounds shown were not
so desirable as the grounds offered at
Charlton, so we lost out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

Greenfield voted on water works
proposition few days ago, and the re-
suit was an almost unanimous vote for
the proposition. There is not city
in the state that does not realize the
fact that good water plan is one of
the most important things that con-
tribute to the welfare ard progress of
community. Where town votes down
water works proposition, it is safe to
assume that the plan has not been
properly explained, or that there is
fear that there is colored man hidden
in the fuel supply. But where bona
fide proposition is submitted and set
forth in the proper light, there can be
no doubt as to the outcome Burling-
ton Hawkeye.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
How 1t Looked to Uncle Bob.

] was down through Mercer county
to the Judge Minter anniversary and l
want to say that we dia not find road
dragged from the time we left the Mis-
souri, line, except the Joe Clodfelters.
Here we found the roads nice and
smooth dragged the full length of the
farm, which was about three quarters
of mile long. We could not help but
look at Mr.. Clodfelter's improvements
upon his place. Everything looked as
others % to follow, as it certainly would
belp the price Of land to have tie roads
in better condition. Princeton Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

One of the pleasing features with
Coulter & Coulter's Famous Dog and
Pony Shows is the entire absence of
any gamblers or grafters which are
usually found with every tent show of
any size. Civility and courteous treat
ment on the part Of all connected with
the enterprise make it safe for children
and ladies' to attend without, escort.
The prices on this occasion will be 35
cents for adults, IS cents for children
under u years Of age, and children
under 9 years Of age. attending with
their PARENTS, will be admitted free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
WATfRWORKS GAINING.
Many Objections to Waterworks are
Being Explained and the Propo-
sitiOn will be Carried.

AS the question of voting for syste m
of waterworks is being discussed it is
found that many Of the objections which
the opponents to the proposition are
making are without foundation, and
there seems to be growing sentiment
in favor of waterworks.
One of the objections urged was that
pond water would be used, but this is
incorrect. The general opinion seems
to be that an ample supply of good
water can be secured by digging large
wells and plenty of water can be found
adjacent to the city for this purpose,
either north, west or east of the city.
No one wants impure water and the
city council has full authority to decide
the question of where the supply would
be obtained and we believe they would
all be in favor of wells.
Another objection is that the bonds
would run the full term of twenty years,
and this is also Incorrect, as the city
council in issuing the bonds should the
proposition carry would fix the time of
payment or option of payment, just as
was done at Greenfield last week. Two
weeks ago Greenfield voted bonds in
the sum of $4,000 and last week by Or
dinance the council decided that the
bonds would be issued in denominations
of $500 each, and provided that two
of the bonds should be paid off each
year after the first five years. The Leon
council can do the same thing.
The third objection is the large
amount of city Indebtedness, it being
claimed by some that Leon owes nearly
100000, but the facts are that the city
has bonded Indebtedness of only
$1,000, and of this sum $4,000 is old
electric light bonds, and $4,000 is for
bonds issued to pay off unpaid warrants
in 1902 The bonded Indebtedness is
being decreased each year. These facts
are verified by the official report of the
city clerk which is published in this
Issue of The Reporter.
No one can deny that Leon needs
water. The cost would be saved in fire
protection alone, to say nothing of the
other advantages. Shall Leon move for
ward or shall she fall back in rut and
allow other towns in southern Iowa to
outstrip her? If the voters will look
at the proposition in fair manner and
make personal investigation we can
not help but think they will favor the
proposition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
A New Appointment for DR.. A.
Brown.

DR.. A. Brown, of Des Moines, formerly
ofsthis city, who for the past two years
has been special pure food inspector
of the government, was last week
notified that he had been appointed
food and drug inspector of the state.
The Des Moines papers say this appoint
ment is preliminary to the establish
ment of government laboratory at
Des Moines, the government now con-
sidering the expendi ture of $4,000 for
this purpose.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Methodist Notes.

Next Sunday at II a. m. the Memorial
sermon will be preached by the pastor.
Seats will be reserved for the G.. A. r.
Post and the w. R. G. Extra chairs will
be provided SO that as far as possible
the entire congregation can be seated.
In the evening the pastor will preach
on the subject Buried with Christ in
Baptism" At the close of this service
the sacrament of Baptism will be adj
ministered. All other services at the
usual hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

One of the topics discussed at the
last meeting of the New Century Club
was the benefits to be derived from a
modern public water and sewerage sys-
TEN for Leon. The consensus of opinion
was favorable to such improvements
and resolution was passed unanimous
ly endorsing the action of the Leon
Commercial Club in their efforts to Sc
cure for their city public water sup
,,Iu
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

Mrs. Vena Edwards. of Pleasanton,
was i'll Leon Friday returning from
Springfield, Mo-, where she had been in
attendance at the state assembly of the
Rebekahs.
Mrs. Anna Curry visited last Friday
and Saturday near Kingston with her
daughter, Miss Nova, whose school
closed Friday, Miss Neva returning
home with her.
c. E. Miller left Monday for Ft.
Dodge to attend the annual state con-
vention of funeral directors. Mrs.
Miller went at the same time to Chari-
ton for few days visit.
W. w. Warner and wife returned
Monday from Ridgeway, Mo-, where
they have been for several months clos-
ing out stock of goods and will spend
several weeks in this city.
Miss LAME Meek, of Eden, was a
passenger Thursday evening for Davis
City to visit few days with her cousin,
Miss Ruth Asbach, and attend tho Davis
City commencement exercises.
]. W. Clark, of Wayne county, Arkan-
sas, stopped of here last Thursday and
made short visit at the home of d. q.
Cannon and other relatives in this city,
being on his way east for visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

G. M. Keller has sold the John Burns
house which he recently purchased to
II. L. Pease who will move the house off
to another lot and Mr. Keller will erect
commodious new residence on the
site. He is how building neat new
barn on the property, using cement
blocks for the foundation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
In Cultlvators We Are 1t.

We have in the walkers everyt thing
from the New Departure to the Daisy
Spring Tooth. And in the riders we
have the Combined Rider and Walker,
the Straight Rider, the Twentieth Cen
tury, the Pivot Wheel Willie, and the
Jewel Hancock, the famous Ohio Two
row, and the Canton Pivot Wheel Two
Row. Come in and see them. We can
suit you all. Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
Fry-Walker.

Fred A. Fry, a young farmer of De-
Kalb, Iowa, and Miss Hulda Walker, of
Van Vert, were married at tho clerks
Office in Leon at high noon on Saturday
last, the marriage ceremony being per-
formed by Justice G. W.. Beck, in the
presence of few friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
ChanCe-MdIone.

Mr.. Frank S. Chance, of st. Johns, Kas.,
and Miss Cora Malone, of Saline, Mo-,
were quietly married at the Christian
parsonage on Wednesday May 10, Rev.
Coakwell officiating. They will make
their home ona farm at st. Johns, Kas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

All parties who have flowers for
decoration day are requested to bring
them to the G.. A. r. hall Monday fore
noon as early as possible, so the ladies
of the W. r. G. can make wreaths for
the graves of the departed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

Don't miss the opportunity of having
your eyes corrected by DR.. Weber, the
eye and ear doctor who cures, on Fri
day, June 18th at Hotel Leon. Exami-
nation free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27
a. c. Church Notes.

Elder Rupert will preach at Morgan
Methodist church next Saturday even
ing at eight o'clock, and Sunday MORN
ing at Woodland at II, in the evening
atl8'clock; all are cordially invited to
attend these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

The Leon postoffice will be closed
Decoration Day from 8 o'clock to II in
the forenoon and from to 5 in the
afternoon. Patrons will govern them
selves accordingly. Service on all the
rural delivery routes will be suspended
on said day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

The street parade this year with
Coulter & Coulter's Famous Dog and
Pony shows is the most novel and pleas
ing yet attempted in this line and is en-
tirely different from anything you have
ever seen in the past. Their band is
mounted on II dapple grey horses. Be
sure to come out and see it at ! D. M.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

Special attention is called to the full
page advertisement of the Bradley
jenkins Mercantile Co. found on page
of this issue, which is devoted to the
"Pure Shoe problem. 1t contains much
information and is worthy of a careful
perusal,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and
for Decatur county.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF John W.McLaughlin,
deceased.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed and has qualified as executor OF the
estate of John w. Mclaughlin, late of Decatur
county Iowa, deceased. All persons in any manner
indebted to said deceased or his estate will make
payment to the undersigned and those having claims
against deceased or his estate will present them in
manner and form as by law required, for allowance
and payment.
Dated this Gath day of May A. d. 1909.
+. NJ. EuRITT,
4O-3t Eyecutor of 9, III est.ta
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-05-27

LosT-Between G. W. Hoffman's and
the square, breast collar for single
harness. Please return to The Reporter
Office.