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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
GRIM DEATHS HARVEST
Many Fstimable Citizens are Laid
to Rest, Amsag them Some of
the Pioneer Settlers.
Miss Ida Brooks.

Miss Ida Brooks, daughter of John
and Mary Ann Brooks, was born at
Smyrna, Clarke county, Iowa, Oc-
tober z, 1863. She passed to her
eternal reward May 16, 1910, at the
age of 46 years, Z months and 9
days.
When about 18 years of age she
came to Leon, and thenceforth this
was her home. Though sometimes
absent for months, yet her sisters
home was ever her own. And during
her residence here she made many
friends who held her in high esteem.
When she was about 16 years of age
she was converted and united with
the Methodist Episcopal church at
Osceola. All the years following she
remained member of the church,
and just a few months ago she de-
cided to transfer her membership to
the Leon church, but she was never
able to be formally admitted For a
number of years she was a member
of the P. E. O. Society. AS city librar-
ian she won large place in the
hearts of our people. For four years
she served most efficiently. She was
the first to serve in the new library
building, taking a great pride in it
and unceasing toiled to aid in raising
money for expenses. But her interest
in the children was most marked.
How painstaking to provide them
with the best of juvenile books, and
she did it from pure love of the chill
dren. She was of a quiet retiring
disposition and only those most in
timately acquainted with her fully
appreciated the great kindness of her
heart. She was never of robust con-
Istitution, but not until about year
and half ago was there any serious
break in her health. After a few
weeks of illness she took trip to
California, going in February of last
year and returning the following
June. She continued to decline and
for weeks she was tenderly cared for
in the home of her sister. Last No
yember, upon the advice of the at
tending physician, she was taken to
the hospital at Clarinda where she
could receive the treatment of spec
ialists, but the frail body grew weak
er until the Master called her from
suffering to reward Two sisters
Mrs. NJ. F. Stookey, of Leon, Iowa,
and Mrs. c. E. Fithian, of Santa
Monica, California, and many friends
remain to mourn her departure
How appropriate seems the pas
sage of scripture, And as Jesus pass
ed by she but touched the hem of his
garment and was made whole from
that very hour"
The funeral services were held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Marion F.
Stookey Wednesday afternoon of last
week at 2:30 o'clock. Chapter w of
the P. e. o. Society of this city, of
which Miss Brooks was a member,
attended in a body and assisted with
the services. Interment followed in
the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
MRS. SMITH is SECRETARY.
Former Leon Lady Appointed Sec.
retary of Commission to Raise
Funds for Allison Monu-
ment,

Mrs. Caroline Young Smith, daugh-
ter of Major and Mrs. j. L. Young,
of this city, was signally honored last
week by being appointed secretary of
the Iowa Allison Monument Asso-
citation. The Register and Leader
of last Thursday says:
Mrs. Caroline Young Smith, of this
city, has been appointed secretary of
the Iowa Allison Monument associa-
tion by General Greenville M. Dodge,
and has been commissioned to Sc
cure subscriptions for the Allison
monument fund, amounting to $780,
600.
General Dodge is anxious to raise
a fund of $4,000 for the Allison
monument that it may represent a
suitable type for the future. 1t is
said that from general sources about
$11,00C is now on hand. The state
has appropriated $4,000 on condi-
ton that the people raise certain
sum, and with Mrs. Smith securing
100000 for the fund the plan de-
vised by General Dodge will be car
ried out.
| Mrs. Smith will go over the state
| in her work of securing contributors
to the fund, but will begin her work
in Des Moines. 1t is not unlikely that
others will be invited to join, even
though not residents of the state.
| Mrs. Smith said yesterday that she
was confident she would be able to
secure the funds within short time
The work has never been undertake
en- in a systematic way nor have per-
sonal appeals been made to public
men and others who would like to
contribute to the fund.
Mrs. Smith was very successful in
her efforts to raise funds for the oil
painting of General James B. Weaver
in the state historical building and
her friends are confident of her sue
cess in this matter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Mrs. Isabel II. Parker.

Isabel R. Cash was born September
IL, 1883, died May 16, 1910, aged
26 years, months and a days.
September 81, 1905, she was unit
ed in marriage to Mr.. James Parker,
OF Windsor, Mo-, at which place they
made their home until her DEATH
Her last illness was brief, and no
one thought she was in a dangerous
condition, not even her mother, until
short time before she passed away.
She was brought to this city from
Windsor by her mother, Mrs Win
field Cash, on Monday that she might
have the best of care in recovering
from her Sickness but notwithstand-
ing all that loving hands could do,
she passed away few hours after
reaching the parental home. At the
age of sixteen years she became a
christian and was at the time of her
death an active member of the Chris
tian church at Windsor. BY her
earnest efforts and Cody life she had
been able to win her husband for
Christ, and he became member of
the same congregation
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the Leon Christian church
by Rev. George Roberts, of Humes-
ton, assisted by the writer Mrs. Rob-
erts, who was a schoolmate of the
deceased, sang very touching solo.
The Eastern Star, of which order
Mrs. Parker had been a member,
gave their ritualistic service at the
close of the sermon. A large num-
Der of sympathizing friends and
neighbors from Decatur City, where
the deceased had been brought up,
were in attendance at the funeral
services. The remains were laid to
rest in the Leon cemetery. The hus-
band, father, mother and only sister
who remain to mourn her departure
have the sympathy of this commun-
ity in their bereavement.
]. S. Coffin,
Pastor Christian Church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
John A. Kasson Dies Suddenly in
Washington.

Hon. John "A. Kasson died at his
residence in Washington Wednesday
afternoon He was SO years old.
About four years ago he received a
fall which crippled him and he had
been in declining health for long
time.
John A. Kasson was for many
|years notable resident of Des
Moines. He had come to Fort Des
Moines from Massachusetts where he
had been a delegate from the free
soil convention of that state, and he
mated Van Buren for president.
After coming to Iowa he at once at
tiliated with those who were forming
the republican party and he went
from Iowa to the great Chicago con-
vention which nominated Lincoln in
1850. He sat with Horace Greeley
on the committee on resolutions and
helped to draft the platform on
which Lincoln was elected.
Mr.. Kasson was appointed by Lin
coin to be first assistant postmaster
general in which place he did much
to improve the postal service. In
1852 he resigned to run for congress
in the Des Moines district of Iowa
then the Fifth. He served in the 3Sth
and 39th congresses. He was named
to represent Iowa at certain great
international conventions for postal
purposes and became an authority
on postal matters. He was back in
congress again in 1871 and later
went as minister to Austria. Their
he went back to congress again fol
two terms after which he was sen,
as minister to Germany.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Some interesting Items of Local
News Gathered on the Run
During the Past Week.
Celebration will be a Hummer.

Leon never does anything unless
she does it right, and when it was de-
cided to celebrate the Fourth of July
it was decided to celebrate it right.
There was no mistake made in ap-
pointing the general executive COM
mittee consisting of c. NJ. Axes, A.
L. Ackerley and NJ. F. Grimes, for
these gentlemen are tireless workers
and will leave nothing undone to
make the coming celebration the big
gest thing of the kind ever held in
this part of the state. Ample funds
have been provided, and the execu-
tive committee have already made
contracts for some of the attractions.
To start with they have hired every
band in Decatur county to play at
Leon on the Fourth, and have secur-
ed in addition to the famous X. P.
band of Leon, the bands from La
moni, Garden Grove, Leroy and De-
catur City, and there will be music
and plenty of it all the day long. A
contract has been made for merry
go-round, and they are negotiating
for dog and pony show and a num-
Der OF other attractions. Just make
up your mind right now to come to
Leon to celebrate on the Fourth and
tell your family that they are to come
with you, and have the time of their
life.
The executive committee has ap-
pointed the following special COM
mittees who will work in connection
with the executive committee:
Train Service-Capt. J. d. Brown,
Jas. F. Harvey, ]. W. Hurst.
Speakers-V. r. McGinnis, a. P.
Olsen, c. w. Hoffman.
Concessions-C. NJ. Axes, E. G.
Monroe, Fred Teale.
Decorations-P. F. Brady, Frank
Farquhar, M. Woodard, j. F. Smith,
A. M. Caster.
Base Ball. w, Hurst, NJ. F.
Grimes, G. M. Keller.
Evening Entertainment-P. F.
Kopp, j. w. Rowell, Lew pease.
Races-M. S. Jones, B. R. Watch
baugh, John Wasson.
Parade. NJ. Axes, G.. NJ. Keller,
NJ. S. Jones.
Ice and Water. NJ. Caster, E..
Housh, F. l.. Jenkins
Balloon. A. Baker, e. E. Bell,
J. S. Coffin
Advertising-O E. Hull, Will F.
Lindsey, A. l.. Ackerly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Program for Memorial Day.

All soldiers, the Woman's Relief
Corps, and soldiers of the Spanish
American war will meet at the Grand
Army hall at 1880 p. M, sharp, where
they will form in line and march to
the opera hall where the following
program will be rendered:
Song by Glee Club.
Prayer by Post Chaplain.
Song.
Reading of orders.
Reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg
speech by Post Adjutant.
Recitation by Hazel John.
Recitation by Mildred Avery.
Address by Hon. JOS. R. Frailey,
of FIT. Madison.
Song, America
Benediction by Rev. Boyd.
After the above program has been
rendered we will march to the cem-
etery, escorted by a company of
young ladies under command of Miss
LaNell Mullinnix All the schools
and the public generally are invited
to attend these exercises. Bring
your flowers to the Grand Army hall
in the forenoon.
James Grandstaff, Commander.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26

Nancy A. Peebler was born in Car
thage, Hancock county, ILL.,, Septem-
Der 10, 1884, and died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Fannie John, in
Leon, Iowa, May 21, 1910, at the
good ripe old age of IS years,
months and II days.
When she was five years old she
moved with her parents from her
birthplace to Jefferson county, this
state, where in 1853 she was united
in marriage to Samuel A. CARRIER.
Two years later she with her husband
came to Decatur county, settling in
Center township, where she has lived
for f1fty-five years.
She and her husband united with
the Brethren church in 1854. and as
he was soon called to the ministry by
his church, she as faithful wife
shared the labors of pioneer minis
ter's life.
Grandma CARRIER, as she was called
by all, leaves seven children, thirty
two grandchildren, and ten great
grandchildren, who with her six sis
ters, an only brother, and many other
relatives and friends, mourn her de-
parture. Her husband was killed by
lightning while in the prime of life.
and for twenty-five years she has
trod life's pathway alone. She has
seen much of the sorrow of life, and
has also experienced many of life's
greatest joys. Her life was an open
book, as she was absolutely without
hypocrisy. She never betrayed a
friend, and was of forgiving, sym
pathetic and jovial disposition.
Funeral services were held at
Grown Chapel on Sunday at o'clock,
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Clara
Flora, of Des Moines, after which her
remains were born to their last rest
ing place in the Franklin cemetery,
followed by long concourse of sor-
rowing friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
A Good scheme.

Secretary J. S..Cofin, of the Leon
Commercial Club has a scheme for
making another river to river road
across Iowa, similar to the one which
will be made passing through Des
Moines. He believes a road can be
made for autos and teams across the
extreme southern tier of counties in
this state from river to river and has
written to all the Commercial Clubs
in the various counties asking for
their cooperation and suggesting
that delegates be selected to attend
a meeting to be held at Leon to take
charge of the work
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Governor Carroll Spoke Saturday.

Governor B. F. Carroll spoke at
the Biggs hall in Leon last Saturday
afternoon. The K. P. band was on
the street drumming UP crowd for
him and there was a fair sized aud
ience present to hear him. The gov
ernor said with regret that it was
the first time in the history of Iowa
a governor had been compelled to
speak for his own denomination. He
did not mince matters, but enter
ed at once into resume of his acts
as governor, saying he was willing to
stand on his record in Office, and
took occasion to pay his respects to
some of the insurger+ leaders who
are opposing him. His speech pleas
ed the standpatters, syio We're pres
ent in large numbers. but failed to
arouse any great en.. siasm among
the insurgents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Ohio Eliza Hukill.

Ohio Eliza Hukill was born in Lo-
gan county, Ohio, July 17,1842, and
departed this life at his home in
Grand River, Iowa, May IL, 1910,
aged 81 year, 8 months and 25 days.
His death was sudden and unex-s
pected. He arose in the morning and
said he was not feeling very we'll and
went back to bed His wife called
the doctor, but before he arrived Mr..
Hukill was dead.
He moved with his parents to Iowa
in 1854. When 10 years old he en-.
listed in the army in Co. B, 18th
Iowa infantry, and served three
years, beng honorably discharged at
Little Rock, Arkansas. Sixteen years
later he met with an accident which
deprived him of his eye sight.
He was united in marriage to
Sarah j. Mansfield April IA, 1865.
To this union were born two chill.
dren, Maggie e. and Ida l.. His wife
departed this life October 25,5 1875.
He was again united in marriage
to Satira A. Burns February IL,
1877. To this union were born six
children, one dying in infancy. Those
living are Myra E., Steven H.. John
j., Charles V. and Helen NJ He
leaves to mourn his death wife,
seven children, one brother and a
host of sorroWing friends.
The funeral service was held at
the Christian church conducted by
Rev. w. G: Smith, pastor of the M. e.,
church, and the body laid to rest in
the Young cemetery.
He was good citizen, respected
Inv pVaryhOdV and will ha GREATLY
missed in the home and community.
| The family have the sympathy of the
community in their bereavement
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Mrs. w. H. Albaugh.

Mary Louisa Layton, daughter of
James P. and Mary E. Layton, was
born in Putnam county, Indiana,
November 16, 1854. She died at her
home in Des Moines, Iowa, May 18,
1910, at the age of SIS years,
months and 2 days.
She was united in marriage to w.
H. Albaugh May 27, 1875. To this
union six children were born, five of
whom are living They are Mrs.
Grace Teale, of Lamont, Iowa, j. E.
Albaugh, of Leon, Iowa, Mrs Flora
Nugent, of Aurora, Mo-, Albert and
Perry Albaugh, of Des Moines, Iowa.
age of two years.
In February, 1871, during what
must have been very extensive re-
ton, she was converted and united
with the Methodist Episcopal church
on probation. In August, of the same
year, she was baptized and received
into full membership in the church.
And during all the years following
| she remained a faithful member of
the church. October l, 1909. she and
her husband transferred their mem
bership to the Grace M. e. church at
Des Moines. About forty years of
her life was spent in Leon. In all
1 those years she so lived as to COM
mand the love and utmost confidence
of friends and neighbors. She was a
devoted daughter. Many will remem-
Der the tender, patient, loving care
she gave her mother during the long
months of her last illness. Minister
ing "as love knows how" until the
mother was called home just little
over three years ago. AS wife and
mother she gave to her loved ones
the fullest r. .easure of self-sacrificing
devoted service. Such was her de.
yotion to the home that the words o1
the ancient wise man seem to most
aptly portray her character. "She
looked well to the ways of her house
hold, and eateth not the bread Of
idleness Her children arise up an6
call her blessed; her husband also
and he praises her. To her the
ties of friendship were most sacred
During her last long illness a yisi
from Leon friends, or news from
Leon, gave her the greatest pleasure
And twelve or fifteen families, O
Des Moines people, who fomerl.
lived in Leon, comforted her greatl.
by their tender expressions of friend
ship. For the past five months sh
had suffered greatly. Everythin,
that the physicians skill and lovini
! care could do were done, but the
could not hold the spirit back TIL
7 Master called and she was not, fo
God had taken her. She leaves
broken hearted husband and chiidre
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
COMMENCEMENT WEEK
Class of 10 will Graduate Thursday
Night. Glass Play aRd ReCep-
items Mark Close of School.

The class of 10 of the Leon High
School will hold their commencement
exercises this week. the closing week
of school. On last Friday evening
the Juniors entertained the Seniors
and Faculty at a reception held on
the lawn at the home of j. II. Evans.
The lawn was decorated with the
class colors and banners and a pro-
fusion of electric lights. Delicious
refreshments were served and the
evening was a most enjoyable one.
The baccalaureate sermon was
preached at the Christian church on
Sunday evening by Rev. L. Hughes,
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
The church was crowded to overflow,
and many Were unable to secure
seats in the church. Rev. Hughes
chose as his subject "A Reasonable
Service" and his sermon, which was
really more of good sensible heart
to heart talk to the class was thor
oughly enjoyed by the large audience.
1t was full of good thoughts, and one
of the best things in this line ever
heard in Leon.
On this "wednesday evening, the
class play "Six Sharps and One Flat"
The commencement exercises will
be held at the opera house on Thurs
day evening, when the class will re-
ceive their diplomas which mark the
close of their public school life. The
class will wear the regulation cap
and gown. The only oration will be
by Miss Nina Still. Hon. v. r. Nc
Ginnis will make the address to the
class and President C. w. Hoffman
will present the class with their di-
plomas. Miss Bertha M. Lester, of
Salem, will sing several solos, and
there will be a piano solo by Miss
Eunice Long, one of the graduates.
The Boys Glee Club will render a
few selections. The admission to
the commencement exercises this
year will be ten cents.
There are twelve graduates this
year. eight girls and four boys,
Misses Lila Mckinley, Minnie Harris,
Ethel Beck, Nina Still, Freda Teale,
Eunice Long, Ethel Gatchell and
Blanche Brann, and Messrs Leo
Hoffman, Ralph McGinnis, Victor
Ogilvie and Raymond Jenkins.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Judge Henry is Dead.

Judge Robert c. Henry, for many
years a prominent attorney of Mt.
Ayr, died at the home of his son in
Phoenix, Arizona, last Saturday, and
his remains were brought to Mt. Ayr
Tuesday, the funeral being held in
that place this "wednesday after
noon. The deceased was quite we'll
known to many of our citizens, having
served for four years as one of the
judges of this judicial district and
frequently held court in Leon. At
ter retiring from the bench he en-
gagged in the practice of law at Mt.
Ayr until about a year ago when he
went to Arizona.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
An Appreciation.

The passing from the scenes of
earth of Mrs. Amanda Rhea McClel-
land deserves more than the usual
mention contained in the ordinary
obituary notice.
To those who have known this
strong pure character intimately and
we'll for the greater period of her
long life on earth the lessons to be
drawn from the same are many and
helpful. Hers was nature capable
of heroic sacrifices in the cause of
truth, as God gave to her to see the
truth and in the name of love as He
interpreted the meaning of the word
to her. Two institutions, above all
others, represented these words to
her-her church and her family. Her
loyalty to each and her unswerving
devotion to their interests were the
watchwords of her life. No work of
head, hand or heart was a WEAKNESS
to her if its end and aim embraced
the furtherance of the growth and
prosperity of her church, or the hap
piness and good of her family. No
more faithful member of Christ's
body and no more loving mother
ever lived in our community. Yet,
narrowed to these interests alone,
to feel and hand quick to relieve
the sufferings of the unfortunate, as
we'll as sympathy ever ready to re-
joice with those that did rejoice.
Her mind was bright and sustain
ed its clearness to the last. She was
interested in people and events and
insisted on seeing her callers during
her long illness and personally
thanking them for kindnesses shown.
In health she was"good company" !"
as we say of those whom We seek for
pleasant hour of neighborly chat,
and her conversation scintillated
with sound sense and good nature.
She maintained her own home to
the end and was ever its central fig
ure although she was happiest when
sharing it with those of her family
who from time to time were able to
be with her. Here she enjoyed her
friends, her work, her flowers and
her reading; and here with Spartan
fortitude, nay, with Christian grace,
she bore the heart breaking sorrows
that fell to her portion in her declin-
ing years.
From the dear, long familiar home
her pure, brave spirit took it's flight
to heavenly mansions on the twelfth
day of May, nineteen hundred and
ten. With its departure passes from
us one whose life was, for more than
half a century, strongly identified
with Leon and its interests and al.
ways for good.
AS she gained comfort in the fol
lowing lines read at the funeral o.
her only son less than two years ago
SO may her dear ones now comfor
their hearts:
Not in the time of pleasure
Hope doth set her bow;
1 But in the sky of sorrow
Over the vale of woe.
Through gloom and shadows look W,
On beyond the years;
The soul would have no rainbov
Had the. eyes no tears"
A Friend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Grocery Loss Adjusted.

The adtusters of the two insurance
companies in which r. H. Garner
carried insurance on his grocery
which was recently damaged by fire,
were here Tuesday and made a salts
factory adjustment of the loss. Mr.
Garner received about $1,000 and re
tanned the stock which he immediate
ly sold to Ogilvie & Gardner. and
will put in an entire new stock OF
groceries with new fixtures just az
quick as the building can be repaired
and continue in business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Chapter Masons to Banquet.

On Wednesday afternoon June
1st, the Royal Arch degree will be
conferred by Leon Chapter, R. A. M.
upon team consisting of DR.. O. E.
Macy, A. M. Hagg and Charles
Smith, of Pleasanton. Following the
work in the lodge room a banquet
will be served to the members and
their ladies at $50 O'Clock at Hotel
Leon. A large attendance is antici-
pated and it is needless to say that
it will be very enjoyable occasion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-26
Lots of Replanting.

In talking with the farmers from
various parts Of the county the past
week we learn that there will be
more corn replanted in Decatur coun-
ty this year than for many years.
Some have already planted twice and
will probably have to plant the third
time. The cold wet weather has
caused much corn to rot in the
ground and the demand for good
seed corn is great