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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22

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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
Took Two Insane Patients TO
Clarinda.

Sheriff J. e. Andrew took two
insane patients to the state hospi-
tai at Clarinda on the same train
last Thursday. One was James
Bolds, of Richland township, "a
years of age, who has four times
previous been sent to the hospital
for treatment, the first time in
1877, and he was released the last
time as cured in 1908. The pres
ent attack dates from four weeks
ago, and after a hearing before the
insane commissioners he was order
ed taken to the hospital.
The other case was that of Henry
Stanley, we'll known resident OF
Grand River township, who is 73
years of age. Mr.. Stanley has been
in poor health for some time, and
about four months ago his mind
showed signs Of being deranged, pre-
sumably resulting from an over
dose of morphine taken by accident
last June. He has been gradually
growing worse and it was thought
necessary to send him to the hospi-
tai at Clarinda for treatment, which
was the order made by the insane
commissioners after a hearing. 1t
is to be hoped that few weeks OF
treatment at the hospital will re-
store him to health again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
Clubs Take Action.

At call meeting of the Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs on Nov. IL,
1910 there was a number of commit
tees appointed, among which are the
following: Poultry plant, ice cream
plant, hotels, meat markets, grocery
stores. bakery, restaurant, dairy,
all public buildings, etc.
The object of the federation of
various clubs is that the women
might work in the interest of the
public welfare, charitable enter
prises, civic improvements, and in
fact any matter in which the pub
lie is Interested. These committees
in visiting the various places desig-
mated are not doing SO to pry into
anyones personal business, but to
ask your aid in their work. If you
are conducting a business, asking the
people to patronize you, selling them
foods, etc., and. your place Is un-
sanitary it Is not but proper that it
be made sanitary. Any person who
has a legitimate business and con-
ducts it along sanitary lines should
welcome such an inspection, and
certainly the cons1mer should be
more than pleased. The only one
who could take offense at such a
movement must be the one who is
not proud of his business and
ashamed of the unsanitary condi-
tions surrounding him.
Now, let's all "boost" with the
committees for our town is what we
make it, and let's not only have a
clean town but everything working
to keep 1t such.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
Killed A Child Near Elston.

AS the result of fight between
William ,Doss V, and > James Butts,
farmers living near Elston, on Mon
day evening", a six months old infant
was killed by being struck with q
rock thrown by Doss at Butts. A
family quarrel between the families
of the two men had followed neigh
borhood gossip, and when the two
men met in the road Monday after
noon they engaged in fight. The
family of Butts we're out in the read
and his daughter Miss Bertha Butts
had her baby in her arms and when
Doss threw rock at Butts it miss
ed him and struck the baby on the
side of the head and it died in less
than an hour. Doss was arrested at
his home the same evening by
sheriff Tyrrell and taken to Mt. Ayr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
PRAISE JUDGE TOWNER
Bar Association Adopts Resolutions
Commendino Judge Who Retires
After Servlno 20 Years.

Just prior to the final adjourn
ment of court on last Thursday
Judge Towner was requested to va.
cate his seat on the bench temporar.
lily and Judge J. w. Harvey took
charge. 1t was the final term OF
court at which Judge Towner will
preside in this county, he retiring
to 60 to congress after serving as
Judge of the district court for twen-
ty years. On behalf of the entire
bar of Decatur county, Hon. V. r.
McGinnis then read the following
resolutions which were signed by
every member of the bar residing
in Decatur county:
Whereas the Honorable H. NJ
Towner, who has been one of the
presiding judges in this, the Third
Judicial District of Iowa, for twenty
years last past, will retire from the
Bench on January I, 1911, and is
now holding his last term Of court
at Leon, Iowa, and;
Whereas, the members of the bar
of Decatur county, Iowa, deeming
it proper and fitting, desire to pub
licly recognize and acknowledge his
Bench, therefore;
Be 1t Resolved, That We individ-
ually and collectively as a bar here
by tender to the said H. NJ. Towner
retiring judge, our grateful apprecia-
ton of his long and faithful service;
that we have found in him a capable
and upright judge, one who has at
all times impartially performed his
duties as such, and has presided dur
ing his long term of service with un-
usual faithfulness and ability.
Be 1t Further Resolved, That
while we regret his retiring from
the Bench yet that our best wishes
for his personal and public welfare
are hereby extended and shall be
with him.
Be It Futher Resolved, That a
copy of these resolutions be spread
upon the records of this court, and
that the same be formally presented
in open court in recognition of his
long distinguished and faithful SER
vice.
Signed at Leon, Iowa, this 18th
day of November, 1910.
Then each member of the bar
made q few remarks touching on
the high regard for Judge Towner
Of every attorney who had ever
practiced in his court, and especially
so by the younger members Of the
bar who had all commenced their
practice in his court. Senator J. D.
Brown also made a few remarks rep
resenting the farmers of the county
and Dan Anderson, of Lamont, fol-
lowed representing the citizens in
general. On resuming his seat
Judge Towner replied in feeling
manner to the high tribute which the
bar had paid him and spoke of the
regret which he had in leaving the
bench which he had occupied for so
many years. Judge Towner has been
one of the most popular judges in
the entire state and has a record
of judicial ability which is an en-
viable one. He has enjoyed the friend
ship and esteem of large circle of
friends in this city and county, both
among the legal fraternity and the
people in general.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
Baptist Church Notes.

There was a recognition service
held at the Leon Baptist church last
Saturday recognizing the new organ
ization as regular Missionary
Baptist church. Delegates were in
attendance from Charlton, Humes-
ton, Cambria, River View and Pales-
tine churches.
Next Sunday Rev. j.. E. Denham,
of Kansas City, will preach both
morning and evening, and we expect
at that time, to 60 on with series
of meetings every night at 1880
o'clock. Rev. Denham is a most en-
tertaining speaker and man Of note,
Everybody invited to come and hear
1im =: ~,~sj" -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
What the Candidates Spent.

The following are the amounts
which the county candidates in De-
catur county spent at the recent
election as shown by their expense
statement filed with the county
auditor. Not all of them have COM
piled with the election law which
requires each candidate to file a
sworn statement of the amount of
money spent, in the Office of the
county auditor within ten days af-
ter election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
At the M. Il. Church.

A special praise service will be
held on Thanksgiving evening at
1880. >t-..>. = .a}~ 80
A cordial welcome is extended to
everybody. 80, ... ~
A call for cast of clothing has
been received. Who will help fill
the box. All who will may leave
anything you wish to contribute at
the NJ. p. parsonage. =.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
Marriage Licenses.

James l.. Davis, Pleasanton -.
Millicent Holcroft, Saline, Mo-.
Homer Boyce, Humeston -.
Nettie jackson, Garden Grove ..
John r. Woodruff, Garden Grove
Sarah McGuffey, Ottumwa -.
John A. Fundergurg, Darlington.
Missouri {. ....... .s..t.,.....
Myrtle e. Romesburg. Albany
Missouri 4. 4
Harold =. Jenree, Cainsville, Mo.
tBernice Roberts, GAINESVILLE. Mo.
Lloyd 7. RiegeL GAINESVILLE Mo.
Grace "a. Shoemaker, Cainsyille, 4
Missouri ]. 81. II. .i
George +. Graham, Davis City u. 4
Maud c. 6kales, Davis City y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
Franklin. Township Contest.

The declamatory contest in Frank
Tin township to determine who will
represent that township the coun-
ty contest at Leon next week will
be held at the Christian church in
Weldon on Friday evening, Nov.
25th. A gold medal will be awarded
to the winner of the contest. There
are thirteen contestants and an in
teresting program has been pre-
pared.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24

Some fellow In New York. says
lis store is the only place you can
buy that broad toe, extra good shoe
sor children. Well. we have it here
and made by: the same factory, only
they put our name on 1t instead OF
his. -Bradley-Wasson Co. J.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
Republicans.

The law also requires that the
chairman of the county central
committee shall also file an item
lied statement of the funds which
came into their hands and the
amount disbursed. The republican
committee collected a campaign
fund OF $40T.33 and spent $2O1.62,
leaving balance on hand of
$2O5.71. The democrats collected
$155.OO and spent $4,000, leaving
a balance on hand of $44.54. The
following shows from what source
the campaign funds were received:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24

Hand Well Diggingsee Bennett
8 Melvin, near Kingston, u. 13-6t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24

F4mous Memo corsets for sale hY
Bradley Wasson Co. .s ssss 1s 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-11-24
WIN Tie GOOD PRIZES
Which are Offered for Live Stock
and farm Products at Decatur
County farmers Institute.

The Decatur County Farmers In
stitute and Teachers Meeting will
be held at Leon on Nov. 80, Dec.
/, 2 and 3. The weather has been
exceptionally fine this fall and the
farmers ought to have their work
we'll ahead and be able to attend
the institute. The executive COM
mittee have arranged for good
speakers on subjects especially in
teresting to the farmers, and every
one should try and hear them.
The following program for the
institute has been prepared:
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
OF to General Assembly,

Rev. r. A. White, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church at Gerardstow n,
was unexpectedly called away to &c to
the General Assembly which meets at
the town of Louisourg, w. Va, today.
Mr.. White was elected by the presby :
terry as an alternate TO Rev. Leaper, I
Piedmont, w. Va, and few DAY
ago Mr.. Leaper, notified him that 1t
would be i'm possible for him to go.
Mr.. White will be from his charge
over two Sundays. Next Sunday
there Will be no preaching at Gerards :
town or Bunker Hill but on the fol :
lowing Sunday, May 18th, Rev. Or.
Lacy, of Winchester, will preach at
Gerardstown aud in the afternoon and
at Shanghai at the usual hour.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
KILLEn ON THE RAIL.

Mr.. John O'Bricn, who for the past
year was foreman OF repair hands
on the b. n o. at kearneysville was
instaEtly killed on the road at that
place last Thursday night, His body
was found early Friday morning by
colored man by the tract and In mu-
tilated condition. rhc man had been
In Martinsburg on Friday evening
and returned on the evening train and
was going to the emp when, 1t Is sup
posed he was struck by passenger
train and killed. The unfortunate man
was from Sandy Hook, New jersey
where he has a sister living. The re-
mains were brought here and taken to
the undertaking -ooms OF w. n
Wien and every efrort was made to
reach any friends he might have kut
sill was in vain. rae funeral to0k
place on Tuesday afternoon from the
When rooms, Roy Fallen, OF the Cath
ole church officiating and the remains
were buried IN the Catholic cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20

An interesting couple presented
themselves at the county court house
on last Tuesday morning and applied
to clerk K. A. Hobbs for marriage
license. The bride was Miss Sarah
Palmer who gave her age as 65 years
and groom, MIR. Samuel Smith, who
gave his age Ne So years. Both were
from the vicinity Of Garotown. The
bride is native IL Of that section and
the groom q native of New Jersey
but has lived in Back Creek valley for
the past thirty years or more.
The eermony was performed by A..
3. Poisal, the blacksmith, who welded
them together in the presence Of =
number of curious people who gather
ed in from the various offices in the
court house to witness the unusual
sight.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
State Senator.

Charleston, w. Va, May IA, 1910.
The republican machine has had
|cohtrol at Charleston ten years and
'hofe than doubled taxation This
nS" system OF indirect taxation gets
money out of your pocket without
YOUR deserving it, but we do observe
II "heh we Lave less cash for family
NPeuses. The cost of government
''Pehds on payments to persons en-
P'leu about public business. The
'O'' would be less than half what it is
e1Vept Ter payments to persons en-
r'''eu 10 keep out of the Legislature
'''e lew such men as would make
nv inning fight for honest government.
~ machine picks cut few bold,
N'F' and aggressive smooth takers,
VINO are INSCRIPTIONS, and, having
'Nu'eu their nomination, then gives
,nuoenee to fill up both houses
"''" respectable citizens who are
e''nef uniformed or unaggressive
1 Wv incapable of leadership. The ma
-'''le is not thinking about the good of
p'op'e out about the good of it's sup
f'''e's' A bold, honest and qualified
'u Will rally the good men in both
r''''es 10 defeat schemes to plumber
,N' people. AS soon as such man,
:. "0uid really be useful to the public
Hgested, all the corrupt influences
70 work to side-track him. All
M, rrY'efVihg citizens have noticed this.
district has one man remark
HI'ed for the legislature. | do
IVY know whether he will consent TO
nj. he certainly will not seek the
out would be invaluable to the
r'OpIe In the next legislature. He is
,ns. 1e man of all others who the cor
wa.. cement in both parties don't
him. At Charleston. They cant bride
'u can scare him. | mean Mr..
~. Corhwsll Of Romney, and he will
'prlsed if he sees this becausa he
1bo 9'en urging another man to make
Y..s e'Sohsl sacrifice of serving the
resrr . .- II Is in such great need of a
Thu capable man in the legislature.
mo-, "ilIten hoping the substantial
tue aistrictwill give it atten-
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20

The jury in the case Of Or. Hyde for
the killing of Col. Swope at Kans
City, Mo-, has surprised most people
who have been following the reports
of the trial of the case az it has been
progressing, by bringing in a verdict
of guilty of murder in the first degree
and setting his punishment at impris-
onment for life in the peniten tiary
DR.. Hyde was about as much surprise d
as any one else. His wife declares that
she Will stick to him aud spend all her
money in trying TO clear him. Just
what effect this verdict may have on
the chances Of Mr.. Elmer SwoPe ia his
claim TO the son-ship of the late Col.
Swope we are unable to say but his
friends here hope it will do him ne
damage.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
CHuRcri Notes

The Eastern vocation of the
Episcopal diocese Of West Virginia,
met in Hedgesville last week aud adj
journed on Thursday evening. Those
in attendance were Bishop q. W.
Peterkin, of ParKersburg, Coadjutor
Bishop w. l.. Gravitt, Of Charisstown,
Rev. J. .. Alfrisnd aud Rev. J. X. Lo-
gan, of Charlestown, Rev. q. A. Glib
bens, Of Ro.aney and Rev. a. J. Willis,
OF Middleway, Rev. q. E.A. Marshall
of She pherdstown was absent. Rev. A.
q. Grinnan, the dean having moved
from the diocese Rev. j. s. bonglas, o.
this city acted ss dean and Rev. Mr..
Gihbon WAS elected to the place later.
The next convocation will meet in
Middlsway ON September ID.
Rev. j. s. Douglas was requested to
take charge Of tho HedgesviIle church
which ke consented to Dc ard VIII
give those people services two Sabbaths
each month.
Capt. w. B. Colston, j l.. Porter
field and G. A. Miller have been elect
ed as delegates to the Episcopal eoun-
Gil which meets at Fairmont on JuDs
Il. Messrs j. o Henson, Fl. H. Alex
ander and Frank p. Small were select.
ed as alternates
Bishop w. M. Weakley, of Kansas
City Missouri will preach at the
Inweod u. y. church on Thursday
evening OF next week, May 70 and the
pastor extends to the public cordial
invitation TO be present
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20

The frost during the last week has
been playing havoc to the gardens
throughout this section. Some have
suffered hut little hut others have been
almost entirely destroyed. The wealth
er has been extremely cool and snow
has fallen on the mountains ON the
vicinity Of Frostburg and Davis. The
grass has beeE an The standstill and
enough to be up looks yellow and un-
promising but the wheat 10 looking
we'll
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
An Old Citizen.
TRIBUTE TO DECEASED ELDER.


The Consistory of Christ Reformed
Church in session this 2ud day of May
1910, respectfully take leave to record
some expressions of their deep regret
for the loss this CoDsistory and the
congregation sustained in the death Of
Elder Henry j. Seibert. The event,
SO distressing TO all our fellow mem
bers of the church, falls peculiarly
heavy on us, who have long been as
ISOLATED with him in the work of the
Consistory. However public confidence
may have changed with respect to
others, yet with respect to him it has
in public and in private life been SO
steady as his own firm mind, and as
constant as his own exalted virtues.
To lose such man is no common ca
lamity to the church, our Consistory
mourns father.
Let US then pay the last tribute OF
respect and affection to our departed
| friend.
Resolved, That this Oonsistory in
the death of Elder Henry -. Selbert,
| has lost most valuable member, a
wise counselor, and the church faith
full member.
Resolved, That to the family of the
deceased with great respeetand afiec-
ton the coincidence of this Consist ory
is hereby rendered.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutons be entered upon the minutes,
a copy sent to the family and to the
city papers.
f. d. RAUCH,
ID. NJ. KILMER,
JAS b. FISH Her.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
ACCIDENT.

Mr.. Gergs Daily, living near Swan
Pond, this county was climbing up an
apple tree at his home by the use OF
laodsr to get swarm OF bees last
Monday when the ladder slipped and
he fell to the ground distance OF
about fifteen feet landing on b IL
ehoulder which was dislecstedl besi1el
which he receivedsome serious bruises
DR.. Banks of Shepherdstown was
calIedbut the operation was more than
he could perform without help and
DIR. Grove, of the same place was
called to his aid. The shoulder was
placed in shape and the patient is new
doing we'll.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
MARTINseuRe, w.vA.. FRIDAy WAY 60. 1910,
Deaths.
McKAIG.

Mr.. William A. Gard was called to
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on last Mon
day by the death of his uncle, Mr.. An
drew McKaig, who formerly lived
here Ia the long ago and who has been
living in the city OF Milwaukee since
leavisg here. Mr.. McKaig died sud-
denly on Saturday. Mr.. Gard expect
to return home by next Saturday.
DRENNER.
Mrs. Rose M. Drenner, beloved wife
of Mr.. John +. Dreamer, died Of tu-
berculosis at their homo on Wednes-
day morning last ct 2l2 South Church
street at the age OF "a years. She has
been sick for several years and for the
past two months has been confined 10
her home. She was born and IT Used at
MELVILLE, Cum 5erland county, Pa,
but has lived here for the past % years.
She was sister to Mr.. Andrew Gem
rey of this city. Her husband with
three sons survive her.
The funeral took place from the
home this Friday afternoon at 2 o. clock !,
her pastor, Rev. G. S. Trump, offieiat-
ing and the interment will be in Green
Hill cemetery.
SMALL.
1t ls with great regret that we record
the death of one Of Martinsburg' most
respected citizens in the person of Mr..
Wendell s. Small which occurred At
his home in this city on last Saturday
morning at 9.15 after an illness of
about months of heart disease at the
age of 66 years, 8 months and days.
He was son Of the late John G..
Small, was raised in this county and
has lived here all his life. Few men
OF the county were more highly ss-
teemed by his fellow citizens than
was MIR. Small. For many years he
followed contracting and building
and earned reputation for good hon.
est builaing. When the U q. Postof1ics
DuIlu1uR WIS CtcCtCu LIZ WAS tuc oiIt-
cial supervisor of the work with the
late George d. Whitson as his assis-
tant.
MIR. Small married Miss Margaret A.
Burr, sister to the late Squire Will
liam Burr, of near Shenandoah juno
ton. Mrs. Small died seven years
ago last February. The following
children survive them: Eugene Small,
w. S. Small, Jr., A. X. Small and two
daughters: Misses Mamie and Ssllie
Small, the last two at home. He also
leaves two brothers, Messrs. Hunter
and Reubin Small, both of this coun-
ty, also three sisters, Mrs. David A.
Beard, of this city and Mrs. Mason and
Mrs. Davis, Of Bakersville, Md.
The funeral took place from the
home on Tuesday morning at 1870, his
pastor, Rev. G. s. Trump, officiating
and the interment was at Green Hill
cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-05-20
Kna.aemeni Announced.

The engagement of Miss Nellie BED
dig, of Shippsnsburg, Pa, to DR.. J. f.
SponselIer, prominent young physi-
clan of this city, was announced last
week by her parents at social func-
ton at the family home at Shippers
burg. The young lady is well known
here having frequently visited Miss
Lieklider.