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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16
A Good Day for Runaways.

Last Thursday was pretty good
day for runaways in this city. In the
afternoon the delivery team of Brad
field & Gardner which was standing
in front of the residence of Charles
Combs in northwest Leon became
tired of standing in the hard rain and
started down town at lively pace.
All down Main street men tried to
stop them, but only succeeding in
frightening them worse. They turned
west on Commercial street and ran
to the residence of Reuben Chase
where they ran into a fence and
were stopped without damage to
themselves or the wagon. A couple
of hours later team hitched to a.
buggy followed their tracks down
Main street at furious pace. The
team was owned by Wild Jones, of
Eden township, and had just been
hitched at the north side feed yard.
Ed Campbell was in the buggy and
one of the overchecks became caught
in the harness and they started to
run. Seeing he could not hold them
Ed jumped and let them 60 Nothing
would stop them and they turned
west on Commercial street, knocking
over the pump at the opera house
corner, and they too ran down near
the same place where the other team
was stopped. Only slight damage to
the buggy resulted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16
A Fine New Band Stand.

Work was commenced Tuesday
morning on a fine new band stand
which will be located in the south
west corner of the court house park.
The new structure will be sixteen
feet square with a circle front The
foundation up to height of six feet
will be of ornamental cement brick
and the frame of the stand will be
steel. When completed it will be the
SWEETEST band stand in southern Iowa,
and the boys hope to have it COM
pleted by the Fourth of July. The
cost win be nearly $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Clyde Hawkins an old time Leon
boy, came in Sunday and visited a
couple of days at the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. l.. T. Waller, in
this city, being on his way to Omaha
to visit his parents a few days. He
is now located at Milwaukee, Wis
consin, having for seven years been
connected with the big dry goods
firm of Climbed Bros, the largest
store in Milwaukee, and has a good
position as buyer in the silk and
dress goods department. He was &C
companied by his wife.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

There will be an all day service
held at the Church of the Brethren,
5 IL miles northeast of Leon on Sun
day, July 3rd. Sunday school at 10
O'Clock and preaching at 1 and bas-
ket dinner at noon. Preaching and
song service during the afternoon.
Homer F. Caskey, pastor of the Osce-
ola church, is expected to be present
and assist with the services. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall and
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Book, of Mt.
Morris, ILL.,, came Tuesday evening
to visit few days at the home of the
brother of Mr.. Marshall and Mrs
Book, Frank Marshall, our popular
liVeryman. They have been visiting
at various places in Colorado, Ne
braska and Kansas and are now on
their way home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16
Methodist Notes.

On account of the absence of the
pastor there will be no preaching
next Sunday morning Sunday school
at 9:45. Epw orth League at o'clock
with Miss Himena Hoffman leader.
At O'Clock the Sunday school will
give its annual Children's day pro-
gram assisted by the choir.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The ladies of Leon would appre-
ciate it if the authorities would see
to it that the ordinance requiring the
cutting of high weeds along the side
walks was enforced. In many parts
of town the weeds are growing near
ly over the sidewalks and lady can
hardly walk along on the sidewalks
without soiling her clothes from the
weeds. Get busy Mayor Harvey and
see that the property owners keep
the weeds down,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Tuesday was flag day, and flags
we're displayed by nearly all the BUSH
ness houses and many residences. In
the show window of the Leon Cloth
ing Co. was hung a tattered old flag
which was captured from the Union
army at the battle of Gettysburg,
July 1, and 8, 1868. 1t is now the
property of Mrs. G. T. Pace, of this
csty
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For Rent-One of the best store
buildings in the best block in Leon.
would prefer hardware to other bust
ness as building is fitted up for a
hardware store. Good chance for
live businessman Building is 24x8O
feet, two floors and basement full
size. Warehouse at rear for gaso-
line, oils, etc. Call on or write Chas.
E. Hurst, Leon, Iowa. John F. Hurst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The Good Luck" Club were en-
tertained together with a number of
invited guests at reception at the
home of Mrs. l. n. Clark last Thurs
day afternoon A delicious luncheon
was served and the guests had most
enjoyable afternoon. The Good
Luck" folks know how to have a
good time and also how to entertain
their friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Marion e. WATSON, of this city,
who has been travelling for the past
year for Van Camp Burial Vault Co.,
of Indianapolis, Ind, has accepted a
position as travelling salesman for the
Iowa Coffin Co., of Dubuque, Iowa,
his territory being southern Iowa,
and will commence work for the new
firm at once
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Chapter T, of Garden Grove, and
Chapter AN, of Humeston, have ex-
tended an invitation to the members
of Chapter w, of Leon, to attend a
P. e. O. lawn party to be given at
the home of Mrs. C. S. Stearns in
Garden Grove on Thursday afternoon
from 3:07 to 6:22 These odd hours
are the arrival and departure of the
passenger train from Leon. and
quite number of the Leon members
will attend
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mrs Ivan Reed, of Illinois, and her
sister, Miss Lucinda Leeper Of Kan
sas City, Mo-, who are visiting at the
home of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. b. Leeper, of northeast of Leon,
returned Friday afternoon from a few
days visit with relatives and friends
at Pleasanton
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The Leon Electric Co. have sew
eral good gasoline engines they are
offering to sell for much less than
they cost. They will make splendid
power for farmers who do not have
electric current.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mrs. G. M. Ketcham left Saturday
morning for an extended trip in the
west. She goes first to Salt Lake
City, where she will be joined by her
son Edgar, who is employed as tele-
graph operator in that city, and they
will then go to Idaho, California
Washington and other Pacific coast
states, taking in all the points of in
terest. Mrs. ketcham will be gone
about two months,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

On account of the absence of May
or Harvey we were unable to give
the police court news last week. On
June 4th he fined Vim. Benton $40
and costs for intoxication and two
days later he was again UP on the
same charge SO His Honor doubled
the dose and fined him $40 and costs.
On June 7th Marion Zimmerman was
fined $40 and costs for intoxication.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Miss Mamie Often left Saturday
afternoon for an extended visit with
relatives in the east. She goes first
to New York City, then visits Boston
and New Jersey, stopping on the way
home at various places in Ohio, and
also in Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

w. H. Seward, an old man S5
years of age, who has been living for
some years at the Saints Home at
Lamont, was brought before the in
sane commissioners Monday, but
they decided that he was not a fit
subject to be sent to Clarinda and
constable w. H. Graham took him
back to Lamont on the evening train
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mr.. l.. A. Worden, of Tyrone, Neb.,
who was called here by the serious
illness Of his father, Uncle Joe Wor-
den, of near Weldon, was visitor in
this city last Saturday and while here
ordered The Reporter for the coming
year to keep him posted on the old
home news
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Henry Minor and Mart Pickering
were fishing down in Little River
Monday night and brought in a
string of fish Tuesday morning
which set all our fishermen to MAX
ing preparations to go fishing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs Marion E. WATSON
entertained, a number of their friends
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
F. Stookey Friday evening, in honor
of the second anniversary of their
marriage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

We have received a copy of
the Mississippi Union Advocate, the
official organ of the Farmers Educa-
tional and Cooperative Union of
America, Mississippi division, pub
lished at Jackson, Mississippi, and
notice that the managing editor is
Fred D. James, an old time Leon boy.
It's bright and newsy sheet, devoted
to the interests of the cotton growers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Miss Ella Conrey, who has been
teaching the past year at Ashland,
Oregon, arrived home on Sunday af-
ternoon, to spend the summer vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r.. Conrey. She will return to
Oregon again in September, having
accepted position in the klamath
Falls school for the coming year at
$50 per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mrs. Sue Rinehart, of Clinton, Ok
lahoma, who was visiting in this city
at the home of her sister, Mrs. j. w.
Hurst, left Friday to visit few days
with relatives in Des Moines and
Newton before returning to her home
in Oklahoma.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Clearance prices on ladies' wash
suits, tailored suits and jackets. 1t
will pay you to take look at them.
If your size and style is here, we will
save you money. Hurst Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mrs. Sallie Coyne, who was visit
ing in this city at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Lucy Ray, left last Thurs
day morning for Sioux City to visit
few days with relatives, and from
there she will return to her home at
Huron, S. d.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

We are anxious to close out all OF
our spring suits and jackets and are
naming some very low prices on
everything in that line. If we can
fit and suit you it means consider
able saving for you. Hurst Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The Leon Electric Co want to
send an electric iron to your home for
trial 1t drives away all the labor of
ironing day. Ask any one of the
eighty-fve users in Leon about it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Lost-On Monday evening a gold
pin with letters L. L. L. on the face
of it in raised gold, encircled with a
wreath of wild roses. The finder is
requested to return to The Reporter
Office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

w. P. Sheets & Co., of Princeton,
Mo-, who operate picture shows in a
number of towns, have leased the
vacant store room in the Warner
block, and will open new picture
show theatre in this city about July
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

We are anxious to make the
street lighting system perfect. If
you will notify us by telephone or
otherwise as soon as you discover a
street arc or incandescent not burn
ing we will consider it favor.
Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. V. L. Wilkins, of
Abba, visited over Sunday at the
home of their daughter, Mrs. Robert
Boord, on Elk Creek. Mr.. Wilkins
says crops in Monroe county are bet
ter than they are here, the farmers
there having to do but lil.le replant-
ing this spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Elder J. S. Coffin and Misses Louise
Gardner and Fay Benefiel returned
Friday from Charlton where they at
tended the annual convention of the
l1th District c. E. Union of the
Christian church. The convention
next year will be held at Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Strayed-From my pasture north
OF Leon, long yearling red steer.
If you know where he is you will
confer a great favor by notifying
me- j. D. Blown. Leon. Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

While visiting in Des Moines last
week Mrs A. L. Ackerley found a
fine lady's gold watch on the street in
that CITY, She has advertised in the
Des Moines paper for the owner but
has not as yet been located
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

A gang of railroad graders and sew
,eral teams came in last Friday and
are doing the grading for the new
switch tracks and new depot grounds
in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mrs. Josie Hobson, of Abba, dis
trict Inspector of the O. E. S., was
here Monday to inspect the local
lodge. Degree work was conferred
upon two candidates and the local
workers were highly complimented
by Mrs. Hobson for their efficient
work. After the work refreshments
were served and a pleasant social
hour enjoyed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

There will be special meeting of
the Grand River lodge No. rs A. F.
4 A. M. Tuesday evening, June 21st.
Work in the 3rd degree.
w. G. Stempel, w. M.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mrs. G. w. Turner, of Kansas City,
was visiting with her sister, Miss
Ethel Landphair, who is attending
summer school in this city, last
Thursday, being on her way to Pleas
anton to visit her mother, Mrs. Viola
LandDhair
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The eleven months old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Brooks died
Monday, following an illness from
malaria fever and mumps. Funeral
services were held Wednesday after
noon at the home, interment being in
the Leon cemetery. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

A. ]. Luppold returned Thursday
to his home at Maryville, Mo-, after
spending few days in this city look
which was formerly in the clothing
business here. He reports doing a
fine business at Maryville.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The Leon Cement & Brick Co. have
Just received a complete outfit of
tools for raising houses and will
figure with you on your foundations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Have you tried the electric toaster
stove? 1t is the best thing that ever
happened for preparing a light meal
in the warm weather.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mrs. Margaret Waight and daugh-
ter Helen went to Des Moines Friday
to visit a few days at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Carolyn Young Smith,
and from there will go to Moline and
Chicago, ILL.,, for a visit of several
weeks
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Elder J. S. Coffin went to Keller
ton Monday evening on business and
then went to Des Moines Tuesday
morning to attend the commence
ment exercises at Drake University.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Notice. am now making my last
trip for the Raleigh Medicine Co.,
and ask all customers to be ready
to settle their accounts in full when
| call, as | must settle with the COM
pany. l. N Ruarl,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Found-A store door key, which
the owner can obtain by calling at
The Reporter office and paying for
this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The Women's Guild of the NJ. F.
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
J. w. Honnold on Tuesday afternoon,
June 21, at $3.50 O'Clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The Talbot Grain Co. is ready to
see all of their customers at their
new location just west of Bowsher &
Bowsher's store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

We have a good supply of cord
wood cut in 16inch lengths. split or
in the block. Prompt deliveries.
Phone H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Try one of those splendid meals
which are being served every day at
the Park Hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The best meal served in Leon is
at the Park hotel under the new
management.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For brick work, brick, cement and
sand, and guaranteed cement side
walk at 10 cents per square foot,
see F. G.. Mullinnix 35-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

PASTURE will take in stock to
pasture by the head. Plenty of grass
and water. / will salt them.
41tf Geo. Smith, Van Vert.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The Park Hotel is serving spec
aal Sunday dinner. Try them once
and you will become regular GUS
toner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Viavi system of treatment. Liter
ature sent free. Mrs. E. e. Long,
County Manager.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

w. N. Perdew has accepted po-
sition as deputy postmaster in the
Leon postoffice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Lost-A small gold link cuff but
ton. Finder please return to The Re-
porter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For Sale-Fifty loads of stove
wood. E. NJ. Shinn, phone 616 on M.
line. 39-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Every trimmed hat in the store at
cost. Call and see them at Keller &
PryOr's
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For guaranteed sidewalks at &c.
per square foot, see Leon Cement &
Brick Co
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For Rent-My residence property
an northeast Leon. Mrs. Creed Bob
Tit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

VIM. Crichton & Son are putting
new Gallo iron roof on the store
building owned by o. l.. Frazier, at
Davis City, this week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The work of building the new lum-
Der sheds for the Hubacher lumber
yard on the site formerly occupied
by the Talbot Grain Co., is being
pushed rapidly and when completed
Manager Pete Brady will have just
a little the finest looking lumber
yard in this part of the state. The
old brick residence which stood on
the corner of the lot, one of the old
landmarks of Leon, was torn down to
make room for the new improve
ments
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

The best bread, Liza Jane, at
Byadfeld & Gardner's only.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For Sale-A good mich COW, some
brood sows with pigs. e. M. Shinn,
phone GIG on NJ line
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16
Trimble, optician, Tues. June 2.

Liza Jane bread at Bradfield G.
Gardeners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For native lumber see Benefiel
Bros, 8 miles southeast of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For the best cement blocks for
Foundation and walls, see j. w. Hon
rpnyd
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16
;. BRADLEY,
Optonletrist

See the two dozen trimmed hats at
$500 each at Keller & Pryor's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Save 4 per cent by paying cash
and trading with us.
Ogilvie & Gardner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16
Glad to Recommend Them.

Mr.. E. Weakley, .Kokomo, Ind,
says: after taking Foley's Kidney
Pills, the severe backache left me,
my kidneys became stronger, the Sc
cretions natural and my bladder NO
longer panied me. / am glad to rec
ommend Foley's Kidney Pills." In a
yellow package. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

For the best auto oil and batter
les see H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Ralph McClain, son of Robert Nc
Claim, of this place, came recently for
visit here. His term of service in
the United States navy recently ex-
PRED and he was mustered out at San
Francisco, having served two terms
of four years each, and it is his ex
pectation to re-enlist, he going to
Boston in the near future to do so.
His ship, the Denver, recently return
ed from Manila He has been around
the world and visited all the import
ant harbors. His position at the time
of mastering out was chief water
tender, having charge of a gang of
men whose duty it is to see that the
boilers of the vessel have plenty of
water. Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Mayor Harvey, OF Leon, Iowa,
where Ollie Hull runs The Reporter,
fined DRINKS one day recently till he
had $124 in the city treasurer but
being dry town where did they get
the "red-eye?" What has become of
the old fashioned man who called
whiskey ''red eye?"-Washingt
Democrat
He must live at Washington, Iowa,
and we think edits the Democrat He
S the same individual who can always
see the terrible" things which are
happening at Leon, but never makes
mention of similar events which hap
pen at the little burg called Washing
ton
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Call at Keller & Pryor's and see
the bargains in hats before you buy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-16

Notice. have put in stock of
wood and am prepared to do all kinds
of buggy and wagon work.
41-tf. D. G.. Shaw
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-06-03
@HE ADVERTISING APPROPRIATION
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When firm begins to think about advertsng-t usually
starts wrong at the outset.
Some of them get the right track after tme-some OF
them do
The question decided should GLOW much shall
spend?"
This depends size of the business percentages
Of profit
1t usually wise o the figures low rather than high.
The question take up How best spend it?'
This question naturally evolves itself of differ
questions, all of which should be given the consideration of
outsiders-the pubcto whom the advertising
be directed 1t from their point the advertisements
be prepared order make them orcefu efec
tive.
Too many business look upon advertising game of
chance They do give enough thought They look upon
necessary evn way connected with the business,
but they how
No fixed rule be laid down money should
spent advertising business without knowing fig
about the business.
Some whose margin of profit small spend lit
tie per of their gross business others with
large margin think they doing well they spend than
fifty of their gross receipts for advertising.
The possibilities of business should be taken consdera-
ton If there limit what the business reach
vertising only be limited by ability pay
But in every busnessno matter what kind the first deci-
sion should so much year advrng7 and at the be-
ginning each succeeding 80 much more according
increase
Most business so in different way-"TIow
will it this' "ow much try that?"
definite figures work during period of the business
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