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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
John w. Toney Thrown on Mower
and Team Runs Away.

John w. Toney living three and
one half miles north of town, met
with quite an accident Monday even
ing. He had been moving all day
with young span of mules and in
the evening drove into the barn lot
to unhitch. He threw the lines out
on either side and stepped off and
began unhitching. He was on the
right side, which placed him in front
OF the sickle bar. He had unfastened
the tugs on the off mule when the
team scared and started up suddenly.
He seized the line on that side, but
as the neck yoke was fastened to the
tongue, the tongue did not pull and
the machine moved forward with the
mules. John did not get out of the
way of the sickle bar and in an in
stant he. felt it strike him in the back
of the legs about two inches above
the ankles. The point of a guard
struck him in each leg. Realizing
instantly that he must not go down
in front of the bar. he voluntarily
threw himself backward over the bar
The sharp point of a guard had pen
etrated each leg and he was impaled
on them and was thus dragged by the
mules. He held on to the line, which
kept them moving in a circle. He
managed to free the left leg and a
moment later got the right leg free
and stopped the team. The machine
was out of gear or the results might
of been worse. AS it is, the left leg
was punctured by the guard, but the
wound is not much enlarged later
ally. The right leg is deeply punc-
tured and the wound badly lacerated
Bleeding was quite profuse from the
wound in the right leg.
DR.. HOrner was called, who
cleansed the wounds and it is hoped
that there will be no untoward re-
suits, although punctured and lac
Grated wound belongs to a bad class
of wounds. At best, it is not thought
that John can do anything but boss
during the remainder of the harvest.
1t is too bad such an accident
should happen, but it might have
been worse.-Lamoni Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Will Celebrate Opening Of Coal Mine

The formal opening of the coal
mine at GAINESVILLE, Mo-, will be cele-
brated with appropriate ceremonies
at GAINESVILLE on the first day of the
picnic, August 9th.
The officials and eastern stock
holders, most of whom reside at Nor
ristown and Warren, Pa, will ar
rive in special car and will have
charge of the program for that day.
Among the distinguished visitors will
be Judge James B. Holland, of the
federal bench, district of Pennsyl-
vania; H. B. Tyson, president; w. D.
Althouse, vice-president and general
manager; ]. S. Rambo, secretary,
treasurer; c. H. Alderfer, assistant
secretary treasurer, of the Grand
River Coal & Coke Co. Fred Morck
and James Brann, of Warren, Pa,
promoters of the oil and gas develop
ments; L. L. Gibney, of Dowington,
Pa; Theodore Hallman, of East
Downington, Pa, and other capital
lists will be in the party. On the way
out number of coal operators will
board the car at Chicago and accom-
pany the party to this city.-Cains-
vile News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
BASE BALL.
(By R. /. Benefiel. }
Leon Loses to Milo.

1t has general been conceded that
the Boosters were bunch of free
hearted, generous fellows but those
assets cost them the game at Hum
eston last Friday when they went.
against the fast Milo team and after
having the game safely on ice on two
occasions they played town lot ball
and presented the game to Milo by
some very costly errors. The fourth
and eighth innings were sufficient for
Milo, as in these two rounds the.
Boosters were up in the air, and their
opponents took the opportunity offer
ed them and annexed enough tallies
to win the game.
The fourth inning was one horrible
nightmare for the boys in blue and
when they had come into their own
they beheld three runs chalked UP
against them, made on two hits, three
errors and stolen base.
Again in the eighth and one run
to the bad Haldaman, the first man
up, hit to right. Wheeler came in after
the ball but it took a bad bound and
went over his head, and before it
could be recovered the runner was on
third. Carr hit to Hill who played for
AiniuoAie'A clI IuC pldIS, UuC UOIll
ners were safe. The next two men up
were retired, Mason on a pop fly to
Morris and Fisher tanning the air.
Carr going to third on Morris error
With three and two on Cosner and
the count tied he hit the next ball
pitched over first for a single scor-
ing Carr with the winning run. Starr
put on the steam and forced Wright
and Wheeler out on strikes. but Lor-
ley batting for Hill drew apass. Mitten
got in front of one of Starts shoots
and went to first putting Lorey on
second. Grimes came up in the pinch
but the best he could do was a roller
to pitcher and was out at first ending
the game.
Butcher started in the box for
Leon and did the hurting honors for
four rounds. He held the slugging
opponents to four hits which he kept
scattered and with any support would
have got away with the game. With
the score to in favor of Milo,
Wright went in, in the hope that the
team would play better behind him
than Butcher but to no avail. Every
body tried to out do every body else
land no matter how good the pitching
they seemed determined to hand the
game to their opponents.
Morris, another Illinois product,
made his debut in Leon uniform,
working behind the bat in faultless
fashion and doing his share with the
Istick, getting two two baggers.
A return game will be matched in
the near future and here's hoping we
h@4 i.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Union Meetings.

The union meeting at the M. E.
church last Lords day evening was
well attended and the interest was
intense. After a good service of mus
ic and devotion Rev. L. Hughes,
pastor of the Presbyterian church,
delivered strong appeal to the
hearts of professed Christians to be
aroused from their lethargy and to
raise the standard of Christianity in,
this city. The sermon "Hewed to the
Line was well received. Next Lords
day evening the union services will
be held at the Christian church and
Rev. McCorkle, who has recently
moved into our midst, will be the
speaker. His theme will be, Individ-
ual Christian Activity" If you are
interested in seeing a better Leon.
lend your presence and influence to
these services. The electric fans will
be installed this week. Ladies are
welcomed without their hats and gen,
tlemen without their coats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
You Never Heard of the Like of This
Before.

1t is an old saying that lightning
never strikes twice in the same place
but it has been doubly demonstrated
in this county that it does, and the
peculiar thing is that in both in
stances it occurred on the same day.
During storm on June 10th, the
big barn of w. H. Frost in Eden
township was struck by lightning
and slightly damaged. On Monday
afternoon the same barn was struck
by lightning and fortunately again
the damage was but slight. During
the same storm on June 10th the old
barn of w. H. Axes, Jr., west of
Leon, was struck by lightning and
totally destroyed. Mr.. Axes had just
completed new barn, which stood
near the old barn, and during the
storm Monday afternoon his new
barn was struck by lightning. and set
on fire and had it not been for the
assistance of neighbors the barn
would have been burned, as they had
hard work in saving it from the
flames. Just cut this notice out and
when you hear person say that
lightning never strikes twice in the
same place, spring it on him
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Henry c. Jennings.

Henry Clay Jennings was born in
Portage county, Ohio, August "a,
1929, and died at his home in Grand
River, Iowa, July Is 1910, aged 80
years, 10 months and % days.
In the year 1856, he moved to
Henry county, Iowa, where he re-
sided until the breaking out of the
Civil war when he enlisted in Co.
F. 1st Iowa Infantry and served
three months. under General Lyon
and participated in the battle of
Wilson Creek. When his regiment
was mustered out he returned to
his native county in Ohio and re-
|enlisted in General Garfield's regi-
ment, the 42nd Ohio, for three years
or during the war. In February,
1862, he was promoted to First Lieu
tenant. In May, 1863, he was
wounded in the battle of Fort Gij.
son, Miss. This wound he carried all
his life; on account of which he was
unable to perform any manua! labor
since receiving it. He was dis
charged for disability in Febuary,
1864, and returned to Ohio, where
he was married to Jennie Bosworth,
December IA, 1864. There were two
children born into this home, both of
whom are living, Sherry Jennings,
Iof Wyoming, and Amy Shields, of
Grand River, Iowa.
In the year 1883, he removed
with his family from his native state,
Ohio, to Grand River, Iowa, where
he has resided since that time. He
was familiarly known as Uncle Henry
Jennings. A highly esteemed citi-
zen; friend to all; kind father; a
faithful husband; a public spirited
man, standing for righteousness and
the welfare of the community; a
member of the Christian church and
| faithfully attended church services
whenever able.
On Sunday afternoon, the funeral
service was held in the Christian
church where he held his member
ship. Rev. w. G. Smith, of the NJ.
e. church, because of the absence of
his own pastor, preached the sermon
from the text found in Acts 2:31.
The Masons attended in body with
their usual ceremonies. Also the
/ few remaining members of the Grand
Army Post, of which he was Com
! mander, attended in body and ac-
cordinga to his request, the Army
Post flag was laid across the casket
during all the services. The floral
offering were beautiful and appropri-
ate, among these was a flag made
out of red, white and blue sweet
peas, and placed on the casket, and
at the close this was left on the
grave Then two of his comrades
stepped forward and planted our
| Country's flag at the head of the
grave, the honor due every member
of the Grand Army of the Republic
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Broke All Fish Records.


Never before has there been so
many large fish caught out of Grand
River as this year, and last Sunday
Wills Allen, Percy and Boyd Craig
broke all records by catching Mis-
souri, river catfish which weighed rs
pounds. They caught it in big
hollow log in the river near the home
of Alfred Cummins, a couple of miles
below Davis City. The boys also
caught a smaller one which weighed
SO pounds in the same hole. Earl
Axes, of Leon, landed 16 pound
carp the same day. He was fishing
in the river with a1pole and line and
had a small rifle with him. He saw
carp come to the top of the water
and shot it and then jumped in the
river and captured it. That is going
some.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Governor Carroll Indicted.

Governor B. F. Carroll was indict-
ed last week by the grand jury Of
Polk county on the charge of crimin-
al libel, growing out of the contro-
versy between the governor and John
Cownie, whom he removed from the
state board of control, it being claim
ed that Gov. Carroll had libeled Mr.
Cownie by publishing statements in
regard to his conduct as a member
of the board. Mr.. Cownie when re-
moved at once demanded an investi-
cation and stated that either he or
Gov. Carroll should be indicted, and
after an investigation covering sew
eral weeks, the grand jury indicted
the governor. 1t is announced that
the trial of the governor will be held
early in September, and as the libel
laws of Iowa are mighty strict we
refrain from any comments on the
case, as we, don't want to become
involved in a republican quarrel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
FEW LEGAL HANGINGs.
Only One in Past Twenty-Five Years
in Iowa.

When John Junkin ascends the gal
lows at Ft Madison penitentiary on
Friday, July 20, and is sent to his
doom when sheriff Clark OF .Appan-
oose county pulls the trap, he will be
the second negro to have been legally
hanged in Iowa in a quarter of a CEN
tury. Records are being searched to
find out how many legal hangings
have occurred in Iowa in recent Years.
A review Of the records at the state
house in Des Moines shows that there
has been but one legal hanging in
Iowa since 1885, or but one in TWEEN
ty"tive years. This occurred April
goth, 1906, when Joe Smith, negro
from Buxton, was HANGED for. the
mlr1er IF his sweetheart. Judge M.
~. Roberts, who pass al judgment on
.lInzsr also presided at the trial of
Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Burned With Gasoline.

Another evidence of the treacher-
BUSINESS of that innocent looking
fluid known as gasoline was made
known here early Thursday morning,
when Mrs. V. W. Gunsolley was SER
iously burned on the right hand. She
had been ironing with gasoline flat
iron and the supply of gasoline had
burned out. Putting the iron aside
she let it stand for a while before
attempting to fill the iron again.
After while, Mrs Gunsolley took
a small pitcher of gasoline and filled
the iron; small quantity of gasoline
being left in the pitcher and, while
she still held the pitcher, lit the burn
er of the iron. Instead of the gaso-
line burning, as it should, it blazed
UP and ignited the gasoline in the
pitcher. She Immediately threw the
pitcher to one side. but was not quick
enough to prevent her dress from
catching fire. With the greatest
presence of mind, she wrapped
quilt around her.
Her little girls summoned assist
ance and through the immediate at
tention of physician, her burned
hand is in a way toward rapid re-
covery.
The above accident is strong
enough evidence of the dangers of
gasoline and should be a reminder
to users of it that they cannot exer-
else too much caution in its use.
" A word to the wise is sufficient =
Chronicle.
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Big Fish.

More large fish have been taken
in various ways out of Weldon this
season than ever before, but it is
certain that few of them of the big
ones have been captured by the only
legal method of angling with hook
and line Harl Nickel is reported
to have caught a blue cat which
weighed "a pounds and Samuel
Williams informed the editor that
he pulled out one which weighed
SO pounds. Many large carp and
buffalo fish weighing from S to .16
pounds have also been taken and it
is probable that many more still
larger are in the river. awaiting cap
ture. Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Methodist Notes.

The pastor will preach Sunday at
II a. m. on the subject, who are Fit
to Belong to the Church. The
Lords Supper will follow the SER
mon. No preaching in the evening on
account of the union services at the
Christian church, where Rev. Nc
Corkle will preach the sermon On
Monday evening, August 1st, DR.. B.
F. Miller, district superintendent,
will preach and hold the 4th quarter
ly conference. All other services at
the usual hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
A Good Show.

On last Friday Mr.. John Rogers,
better known as Oklahoma Jack, ;"
presented for the amusement of the
patrons of the Electric Theatre a
very fine program. The show con-
sisted of two thousand feet of pic
lures taken at Oklahoma City dur
ing the Ranchmen's Carnival held
there January 1, 1910. In addition to
this the regular program of the
Electric was given. The show was
greatly enjoyed by all and the man
praise for their endeavors to give the
pople their moneys worth;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Jurors for August Court.

The trial jurors for the Aug
term of court which convenes
Leon on Monday, August 22nd, "
drawn by the county officials
Monday, the following being
panel:
Fred Muse, Leon.
G. c. Dye, Woodland.
Ed Griffin, Woodland.
j. S. Teale, Bloomington.
L. G. Conwell, Richland.
John Vanderpool, Richland.
j. F. Rumley, Decatur.
G. H. Hodges, Franklin.
George Bridger, Decatur.
j. G. Springer, Leon.
A. M. Caster, Leon.
E. H. Kehler, Franklin.
]. F. Cesler, Eden.
j.. w. Shell, Decatur.
Frank Bryant, Grand River.
w F. Craig, Hamilton.
G. A. Imhoff, Long Creek.
il. Grenawalt, Fayette.
Oda Adkins, New Buda.
]. H. Barrett, Hamilton.
E. G. Cowles, Hamilton.
w. H. Frazier, Leon.
Isaac West, Long Creek.
j. Switzer, Richland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Millions for Automobiles.

The Tootle-Lemon Bank, of st. JOS
eph, recently sent out letters to the
bankers of eastern Kansas, eastern
Nebraska, southwestern Iowa and
north Missouri, asking them in what
directions money was being with
drawn and expended by depositors in
their territory. Among other ques-
tions was the following: How much
money has gone out of your section in
the past year for the purchase of
automobiles?
Out of 619 replies received, 427
banks reported that approximately
100000 had gone out of their
towns (within the ST. Joseph trade
territory for automobiles during the
past year. Only IL of the banks re-
plying stated that no money had been
withdrawn by their depositors during
the year to be invested in automo-
biles.
1t seems that the cost of high liv-
ing might be fairly effective cam
paign issue by some of the candidates
in the prosperous farm territory of
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.
When the patrons of 427 country
banks can blow in fifteen million
good dollars within single year for
high-priced ..joy-wagons," it would
seem that a good many of the fellows
must have been piling up some pretty
easy money during the last few years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Honors for Pusey Hall.

We notice by the Denver Post that
j. P. Hall, general agent of the Sante
Fe R. r., has been chosen vice presi-
dent of the Colorado Traffic Club. Mr..
Hall has been director of the club
ever since its organization and when
a vacancy occurred was elected vice
president. He is one of the most
popular railroad men in the west.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Sunday School Picnic.

The Christian Sunday school will
hold it's annual picnic at Casters
lake on Friday afternoon of this
week. We will meet at the church at
200 O'Clock and start to the lake at
2:3O. Lunch will be served at $3.50.
The parents are invited as well as the
children. Bring what you think
best for refreshments. Some amuse-
ments will be provided for the chill
dren.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Christian Church Notes.

The subject of the pastors sermon
Lords day morning will be "Heav-
ems Pay Roll" or The Reward of a
Christian Life" Bible school at
9:45. Senior Endeavor meeting at
700 p. m. The evening services will
be union.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
Sudden Death Of On Eaton.

A telegram was received this
morning by Jas. F. Harvey, -announc-
ing the. sudden death of his uncle,
On Eaton, at Paxton, Neb. Mr.. Eaton
was for many years a resident of this
county, moving to Nebraska about a
year ago. No particulars of, his
death have been received up to the
time The Reporter went to press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

Try one of those splendid meals
which are being served every day AT
the Park Hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

The best meal served in Leon 10
ct the Park hotel under the new
management.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

For Sale Fern and Hydranga in
bloom. Mrs. A. ]. Allen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

Slated for Hill in the ninth.
Leon 80 l Q l 0 0 1 %
Milo .....O 0 0 3 0 90 2 x5
Stolen bases-Molleston, Wheeler,
Carr, Mason, Cosner. Two base hits
Morris 2, WESLEY, Dalbey. Three base
hits-Wright, Haldaman. Base on
balls-Off Starr, 1. Double plays-R,
Starr TO Fisher Struck out-By Starr
8 (Johnson 2, Molleston 2, Hill q,
Butcher, Wright, Wheeler),; by
Wright 4 (Carr, Mason, Fisher, Cos
ner); by Butcher 8 (Fisher 2, Co.'S
ner. Passed ball-Dalbey. Hit by
pitcher-By Starr 2 morris, Mitten). !
Umpires-Hinkle and Good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

The best bread, Liza Jane, at
Bradfeld q Gardner's only.
The Washington times., 1910-06-07
BAGS MADE
OF SUEDE LEATHER
Ooze Calf Also Is Used In
Getting Up These New
est COnceitS.

Some OF the newest sachet bags are
made OF ooze calf or suede leather. Cut
work is called IDon for ornamentation
and the soft pastel shades of gray.
green. rose. and heliotroDe are the IA
vored colOrs.
The lining OF satin OF corded silk may
be either of a similar tone or introduce
note OF contrast.
The two sides Of the bag are first cut
out. leaving a good piece at the top 20
turn over and form the fringe which is
such a distinctive feature in leather
goods The pieces Of leather are laid up
on a hard board or sheet Of glass. and
the pattern. which has been previously
traced. carefully cut out with q very
sharp knife or a pair Of fine embroidery
scissors.
When the sides arc ioired the TOP is
turned over. and slit into the narrow
strips composing the fringe Sits are
made at regular intervals a little below
the top. and thronCs OF leather nun
through. finished of with beads and
taseels.
The lining is slipped In. and has 2
gathered heading. This little device
would be equally suitable for a coin on
button bag. or could well be ENLARGED
for hanging pocket
The Washington times., 1910-06-07

ONE time the American woman
- had reason to shrug her shOul-
ders at her dowdily dressed English
sister, but things have changed and
many a fetching idea IS used first
in London, and then is transferred
to this side of the water with fine
effect and much satisfaction to the
American sisterhood. Famous as out
door folks the English always have
been a trifle lacking in tTiEness they
used 10 be, but as I've inumdted that
day is past. The English woman
when she goes about her golhng and
tennis playing and aUtO-car touring
presents Just about as spick and
span an appearance as any one
could wish.
Those who design seasonable and
comfortable creations for woman's
adornmeut have taken this trend into
consideration, and, therefore, some
very attractive ideas are from time
10 time waited across the seas
Among these is this fetching little
The Washington times., 1910-06-07
TECHNOLOGY OF GOLF
HAS TRAPS FOR UNWARY
Links May Be Singular But Always Takes Plural Verb
Hazard and Bunker Often Used Indiscriminatey,
But as Such Improperly.

a1eparanre in the literature Of the
game in the st. Andrews code or ISL
This would seem 10 fix its gOlnng birth
about the beginning OF last century
The American golfers, with cnaracteils-
tic independence, call a bunker a sand
catch"
il viii probably be news 10 many
golfers that "niblick' IS compare
lively recent addition 20 golhng ter
minOlOgy. The word itself Is olQ
enough and there are various forms
Of 20 in old Scottish, such as -knaD-
lick and ni5lOCk,' which means a
knob or round block Of wood or
stone, and "nibble which means q
had no niblicks, and when IN trouble
they used sand or track irons, which
were merely heavily built specimens
Of the ordinary iron The nlblick
seems TO have been invented and
christehed about forty years ago
The mashie, Of course is quite a
modern club, and its name is purely
fanCiful, although some have sOuSnI
10 find in u a connection with the
Spanish '-maChete," a knife, ma
chetero" being zone who clears away
bushes" a thing that the mashie
wielder no doubt often has 10 do
All golfers know what 4 sJlmy IS,
but the word is a great stumbling
OF a man who was asked If he played
golf and who replied, mo. I don {
play. A year or two ago 1 was given
three clubs-a putter, d driver. and a
stimy. ] broke the putter and the
driver, so gave UP golf, but 1 think
have the stimy stilL'
The word 'caddie" is simply the
French cadet" and was so spelled
originally in Scotland II IS one OF
the many Scotch words taken from
the French during the Stuart period.
and was the term for any kind Of
light porter before fl came 70 have
its limited application 10 the golf
club carrier.
Scotland are s.-roser" for "groseil-
lier." a gooseberry BUSH "ashet. for
''assiette.' a meat dish, "backet' for
banquet a wooden box, and Bail
Iie"-stiIl so spelled In Aberdeen
for "Balu,7 q municipal magistrate