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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Coming City Election.

1t will only be a few weeks until
the city election is held and our citi-
zens should commence to give some
thought to the question of who they
want to represent them in the man
agement of the city affairs. Under
the new law there will be radical
change in the makeup of the city
council, as instead of having two
councilmen from each of the three
wards there will be one councilman
from each ward and two councilmen
elected at large from the entire city.
The mayor, clerk and treasurer are
also to be. elected at this election
The new city officials will have mach
work to do. The waterworks are to
be contracted for, and other public
improvements are to be made, and it
is very important that the very best
men be selected for all the city Of
fees. What Leon needs is business
administration, and the members of
the council should all be live wires.
The Reporter is not favoring any one
in particular for the offices, but does
want to see the best possible selec-
tion made for all the city offices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
PAROLE BOARD BUSY.
Eighty-Five Prisoners Given Free-
dom During 1909.


During the year 1903 the state
board of parole has granted freedom
by parole to 50 prisoners confined
within the prisons of Iowa This is,
about half of all the prisoners which
the board has paroled since it came
into existence two years ago last
July.
OF the number which the board
has paroled during the year over half
of them, or SO, were prisoners who
were serving indeterminate SEN
tences. This fact is particularly in
teresting in view of the question
which has been raised by Judge
Towner in the Leroy Ware case,
wherein the well known jurist de-
clared that the state board has no
constitutional authority to parole
prisoners committed prior to the date
when the board came into being.
Of the IS prisoners whom the
board has paroled, the majority are
first termers, that is, they have never
been in states prison before. 1t is
these criminals whom the members
of the board believe the parole most
ly benefits, for it gives them the OPP
portunity to reform before they be-
come hardened criminals.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
GHOST DEMANDS REVENGE.
Decatur County Farmer Declares the
Spiritualists Have Brought Mes
sages From Slain Man.

That the spirit of T. j. Carraher,
who was murdered at New Virginia
last March, is appearing to him
through mediums and demanding
that he avenge the murder, is the
statement made by Charles B. Mill
sap, a young farmer living near De-
catur, Iowa. Although MIR. Millsap
Us no spiritualist and has no faith in
Ethe belief, attributing the phenome-
non to sort of telepathy, he came
to Des Moines yesterday and attended
the spiritualist meeting at the Home
steaders' hall last evening in order
to make Investigations and obtain
proofs to substantiate his theory.
While at the meeting last evening
Mrs. Nora B. Hill, who was conduct
Ing the tests. described the spirit of
the murdered Carraher, saying that
he appeared to Mr.. Millsap. The
latter then volunteered the informa-
ton that Mrs. George Havens, med
ilm at Decatur, had brought him
into communication with the same
spirit, who at that time wanted Mill
sap to avenge his death.
was very well acquainted with
Mr.. Carraher before his DEATH" said
Mr.. Millsap. Although / have my
own theory in regard to the murder,
LIDO not want to attempt to comply
with the request of the socalled spir-
1T, but 1 do want to discover what
there is to the theory of spiritualism.
When Mrs. Havens described the
spirit to me she declared she felt
pains in her head. Carraher was
killed with blow on the head. Mrs.
Hill says she felt similar sensation.
I do not believe in spiritualism, but
am trying to discover the reasons for
the phenomena. / believe that what
some people call spiritualism is mere
ly form of telepathy. Register
and Leader, Jan. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Some Interesting Items of Local
News Gathered on the Run
During the Past Week.
Leon May Get Special Dairy Train.


A couple of months ago the Bur-
lington road sent several dairy ex-
perts and lecturers over part of
their lines giving free lectures on the
dairy interests of Iowa. At that time
Mr.. L. E. Galley, the dairy agent of
the Burlington promised that he
would try and have a return date at
Leon some time in the near future,
and now we have an opportunity to
secure it. We have received notice
from the Iowa State Dairy Associa-
ton that they have made arrange
ments with the Burlington road to
run special dairy train over their
lines and will stop only at the prin-
cipal stations and at the places where
they are wanted. Aside from the
speakers and help this train will not
carry passengers. The dates it will
run are fTom Feb. ] 8 to 26, and the
train will consist of two passenger
coaches, baggage car and an Arms
palace stock car, in which will be
some of the leading dairy cows and
bulls of the country. The lectures
will be given by well known experts,
and will be held in the coaches. No
admission will be charged to hear
them. The cows and bulls will be
used in demonstrating the particular
points to be observed in the selection
breeding and feeding of dairy stock.
In the lectures among the subjects
covered will be silage, silos, feeding,
caring and managing cows, and i'm
portant creamery subjects. The
farmers of this county should take
an interest in this matter and attend
if stop of the special train can be
secured for Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
F. M. Walker VS.. A. Walker, set
tied and dismissed.

r. M. walker VS.. "A. walker, SET
tied and dismissed.
John D. Young VS.. Lottie Rhodes
ct al, decree quieting title.
L. H. Rev VS.. Grace Rev, decree
of divorce granted.
Marie Buffum VS.. j. M. Buffum,
decree of divorce.
William Malone VS.. w. H. Rice,
motion for more specific statement
submitted, plaintiff to answer on or
before Feb. 1st.
Samuel Forrey VS.. John w. Toney
ct al.,judgment as per agreement.
w. F. Tew VS.. G. w. Walker ct AL,
default and decree of foreclosure.
Sarah S. Gammell VS.. Frank G.
GamG,ell, decree of divorce granted.
Em.La Reed Nelson VS.. Geo. T.
Pace ct al, default and decree of
foreclosure.
F. B. Patton VS.. I. T. Evans, judg-
ment for amount of one promissory
note.
H. R. Layton VS.. Myers Chemical
Co., order signed.
Probate.
Estate of e. Banta, final report of
executors as to Mary C. Banta is ap-
proved, executors bond reduced to
$4,000.
Guardianship of Lydia A. Davis,
final report approved.
Estate of Madison Chick, final re-
port of executor as to Pearl E. Chick
approved.
Guardianship of Mendal Shaffner,
final report approved.
Estate of Maria Paris, final report
of Administrative approved.
Guardianship of Lydia A Moffet,
final report approved.
Estate of William A. Spurgin, final
report approved.
Estate of John A. Mccartney, final
report approved.
Estate of w. B. Wadsworth, final
report approved.
Estate of Gilruth Pierce, resigna-
tion of 1. N. Skidmore as administra-
tor accepted and final report ap-
proved upon filing receipt from new
administrator. S. Varga appointed
administrator with bond of $1,000.
Estate of Thomas and Rhoda Hen
erickson, S. A. Gates appointed
guardian ad litem, order signed.
Estate of Greed Bobbitt, will pro-
pointed executor without bond.
Guardianship of Ivan and John w.
Corsbie, G. w. Hoffman appointed
guardian ad litem, order signed.
Estate of w. HI. Eaton, annual re-
port approved.
Estate of Hiram Sheldon, foreign
will admitted to probate.
Estate of Lydia N. Moffet, c. w.
Hoffman appointed guardian ad litem
for minor heirs, order signed.
Estate Of w. M. Brennaman. al
lowance to widow of $3.50.
Guardianship of Elizabeth D. Cher
ry, report of sales and deeds to Mary
j. Honn and Walter E. Miller ap-
proved. Claim of j. w. Harvey al
lowed in sum of $40.
Estate of Narcissa G.. Paxton, re-
port of sales and deeds to Mary j.
Honn and Walter E. Miller approved,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Bright-Perkins.

Mr.. Marion F. Bright and Miss
Mamie e. Perkins, both of near
Lineyille, were married by Justice
John Holden at his office in this city
last Saturday. The happy young
couple left on the afternoon train on
honeymoon trip to Des Moines,
after which they will return and go
to housekeeping on farm near Line
vile. They have many friends who
wish them much happiness and pros
perity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Spicer-Paris.

Mr.. Harry Spicer and Mrs. Geneva
Paris, both well known young people
of this city, were married at Charlton
last Monday, and returned to this
city on the noon train. They will
remain here short time and then
will go to Shenandoah, where Mr..
Spicer has employment with one of
the big nursery companies of that city.
Their friends extend congratulations
and wish them much happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Ausnan-Gardner.

Mr.. Zeal Ausman and Miss Eva
Gardner, both well known young peo-
pie of Leon, were married at Musca-
tine, Iowa, on January 5th, where
Mr.. Ausman is employed in poultry
plant. They have gone to house
keeping in that city and many Leon
friends extend congratulations and
the wish that they may enjoy long,
happy and prosperous welded life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Who Can Tell?

One of our good old friends asked
us the other day to tell him what
time in the year you could cut hick-
ory wood and the worms would not
eat it. We have heard but have for
gotten, and If any of our readers can
answer this question they will con-
fer favor by telling US.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Christian Church Notes.

The prayer meeting topic Thurs
day night will be How May ! Know
That l am Christian?'' led by Mrs.
Anna Curry. The pastor will be abb
sent next Lords day, but the pulpit
will be supplied by Elder j. s. Coffin.
Morning theme, 1.-THE Survival of the
Unfitest." Evening theme, THE
Blessing of Industry and Economy
VS.. the Curse Of Idleness and Elk
travagance."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
snyder--Blair.

Mr.. Alva c. Snyder and Miss Flo
Blair, popular young people living a
few miles east of Leon, were quietly
married by Justice John Holden at
his home in this city on Sunday after
noon at o'clock. They will go to
housekeeping at once on a farm east
of Leon, and their many friends ex-
tend congratulations, and trust that
their welded life may prove one con-
tinual honeymoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Methodist Notes.

The pastor will preach Sunday
morning on the subject, "Where
Crowns are Lost and Won" Sunday
school at 9:45, DR.. w. S. Nye, supt.
Junior League reorganization at 2:3O
p. m. Epworth League at $3.50 p. M,
Name Baker, leader. The services of
Bro. Wickersham were greatly appre-
ciated. Let us not forget.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Wanted Salesman.

We want a reliable energetic agent
to represent us in Leon. Have an
attractive proposition to make to the
right man. Address United Wireless
Telegraph Co., 622 Bee Bldg, Oma-
ha, Nebraska.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Marriage Licenses.

Marion F. Bright, Lineville. "a
Mamie e. Perkins, Lineville. 80. II
Alvin G. Snyder, Leon. +. -. 10
Flo Blair, Leon. ............ II
Fred Goodenough. Marcellus,
Mich 80
Jessie Cave, Lamont. 38
Oren H. Skinner, Garden Grove. "a
Ethel M. Traupel, Garden Grove %
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-01-20
Farm for Rent.

Good farm, big house and barn,
both good, sheds, lots and plenty of
water. Railroad switch on land sand
that sells at good price.
21-tf. Ed H. Sharp, agent.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
Wants to Help Some One.

For thirty years j. f. Boyer,
of Fertile, Mo-, needed help and
couldn't find it. That's why
he wants to help some one now.
Suffering so long himself he
feels for all distress from Back
ache, Nervousness, Loss of Appe-
tite, Lassitude and kidney dis
orders. He shows that Electric
.Bitters work wonders for such
troubles. Give bottles" he
writes, wholly cured me and
now l am well and hearty" Its
also positively guaranteed for
Liver Trouble, Dyspepsia, Blood
Disorders, Female Complaints
and Malaria. Try them. so
cents at Crenshaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Sheets re
turned to Lincoln, Nebraska,
Wednesday after visiting rela-
tives in this city.
Ray Thompson went to Hig-
ginsville Wednesday for a brief
stay.
Miss Fay Curtis WENT to Kan
sas City Wednesday for a few
days visit.
Mrs. E. B. Campbell and
daughter, Vera May, returned
Thursday from a few days visit
in Kansas City.
James Chamberlain left Thurs
day for his home in Chicago
after a few days visit here with
relatives.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that
letters of Administration on the
estate of Margaret Z. Neer de-
ceased, were granted to the I'M
dersigned on the 29th day of
December, 1910, by the Probate
Court of Lafayette County, Mis-
souri,.
All persons having claims
against said estate are required
to exhibit them for allowance to
the Administrator within one
year after the date of said let.
tiers, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of said estate
and if such claims be not ex-
hibited within two years from the
date of this publication, they
shall be forever barred.
This Doth day Of December
1910.
CLAUDE II. NEER,
Administrator
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

E.. NJ. Taubman went to Kan
sas City Thursday to spend
the day on business.
John Slusher went to Kansas
City Thursday on business.
Ray Smith returned to Well
ington Thursday after a few
days visit here with relatives and
friends.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
and Edwin Taubman

Robert and Edwin Taubman
went to Kansas City Monday for
a few days visit.
j. G. and Ed Webb of Kansas
City spent Christmas with the
fymily of Frank Bowman.
C. B. Noel left Saturday for
Eads, Colorado, after an extend
ed visit here with relatives.
Col. and Mrs. A. A. Walker left
Monday morning for a brief visit
N Sedalia.
Mrs. W. E. Comstock of Kan
sas City arrived Sunday night to
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II. Chiles.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
Big Free Offer.

The Twice-a-W Week Republic, of
st. Louis, Mo-, which is conceded
by most everyone to be The big
gest and best metropolitan semi
weekly in the United States, Of
fers everybody an opportunity of
securing a tlree-year subscription
absolutely free. If you viii
write a post card addressed to
The St. Louis Republic, and tell
them you want to know how to
get the paper free, they will
write and give you full particn-
lars.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
Saved From Awful Death.

How an appalling calamity in
his family was prevented is told
by A. D. Mcdonald, of Fayette
vile, N. C. R. F.. D. No. s. IN.
sister had consumption" he
writes, "she was very thin
and pale, had no appetite and
seemed to grow weaker every
day, as all remedies failed, till
DR.. Kings New Discovery was
tried, and so completely cured
her, that she has not been troub-
led with a cough since. It's the
best medicine / ever saw or
heard Of" For coughs, colds,
lagrippe, asthma, Group, hemor
rhage, all bronchial troubles, it
has no equal, so cents and $1.OO
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
by Crenshaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

Miss Dea Peak Of Warrensburg
arrived Monday evening to
visit the family Of her uncle,
Jas. Peak.
Misses Elizabeth and Lillian
Burton went to Higginsville
Wednesday for a few days visit.
Saturday afternoon Alva Il.
Weaver was united in marriage
TO Miss Laura Elliott. Justice
Oliver Wilcoxen officiating. The
young people are off Higgins
vile, No.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
Ends Winters Troubles.

To many, winter is q season
of trouble. The frost bitten toes
and fingers, chapped hadns and
lips, chilblains, cold sores, red
and rough skins, prove this. Blu
such troubles fly before Buck
lens Arnica Salve. A trial
eonvinces. Greatest healer of
Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores,
Eczema and Sprains. Only
Is cents at Crenshaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
Banks On Sure Thing Now.

"In never be without DR..
Kings New Life Pills again, y
writes A. Schingeck, CAT Elm
st, Buffalo, N. Y. "They cur
ed me of chronic constipation
when all others failed" Tn
equaled for Biliousness, Jaundice,
Indigestion, Headache, Chills,
Malaria and Debility. % cents
at Crenshaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

Hugo Nord spent Tuesday in
Kansas City on business.
S. N. Wilson spent Tuesday in
Independence.
Miss Mabel Coss left Wednes.
day for 0tterville, Mo, tc
spend the holidays with relatives
Miss Josie Tuebner went tc
Odessa Monday for a few days.
visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
For Sale.

Mrs. S. S. Trigg, 29l5 Troost
Ave-, Kansas City, No, viii sell
for half their value the furnish
ings Of a handsome modern house
which is filled with desirable peo-
pie. An attractive home and
profitable business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

Miss Ethel Pace left Tuesday
morning for an extended visit
with relatives and friends in
Jefferson City and Sedalia.
Freeman Afford of Kansas City
spent Christmas here with home
folks.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

All kinds of Bulbs. Cut Flower
Pot Plants and violets. Ferns at
a reduced price. Floral en-
hlems a speciality at Eggleston's
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

Mrs. Young Ewing returned
Thursday from a visit in Buck
ner, Mo.
Miss Roxie Crum went to
Neosho, Mo-, Wednesday to Wis
it relatives.
j. G. Worthington went to
Kansas City Wednesday on
business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
waverly Notes.

ANV0SS.
Ed Raw and sister came in
from Bevier Thursday.
w. II. Scott is spending the
holidays with homefolks in Col
umbia.
Freddy Bevig and wife are
visiting relatives in Weir, Kan
sas.
, Miss Ethel Larkin of Yelling
ton visited her uncle, Hy Lar
kin and family, the first of the
week.
Miss Lillian Edwards spent
the holidays with her parents at
Hodge.
Ben Niederjohn and wife of
Blackwater visited homefolks this
week.
Luke zeyzing, who it attend
ing school in Boonville, spent
Christmas with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. zeyzing.
Pyrl and Robert Long of Lex
ington visited their sister. Mrs.
Chas. Petite, the first of the
week.
Mrs. Perry Long of Kansas
City was the guest of . James
Bridgewater and family last
week.
Tom Evans returned home
last week after a stay of several
months in Pittsburg, Kansas.
VIM. Popeneav visited friends
in Carroll county the first of the
week.
Mrs. George Brunette returned
to her home in Kansas City Sun
day after a several days visit
with her parents, John Leach,
and wife. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zumalt
and little son of Blackwater are
Visiting relatives here.
Miss Caroline Harrington Of
Blosser, is the guest of Mrs. Joe
Hurlburt this week.
Phil Thomas of Pleasant Hill
spent Christmas with his mother,
Mrs. Lizzie Thomas.
Mrs. Alex. Ruech of Bevier ar
rived here last Tuesday for a
short visit with her husband.
/ Glenn Prauser and Ed Duffey
returned Wednesday from a
short visit with homefolks in
Pittsburg and Weir, Kansas.
Miss Doris Brunette ar
rived Sunday from st. Louis for
a short visit with her parents,
-
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Burnette.
Misses Mary and Katie Yam
cey, who are attending school in
Warrensburg spent the holidays
with their parents, Paul Yancey
and wife.
Mrs. james Dresden Of Kan
sas City, was the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. w. Hackley, the
first of the week.
Miss Nancy Palmer Of Pleas
ant Hill is the guest of her aunt
Mrs. Lizzie Thomas.
Press and Scott Tracy of Mar.
shall visited their grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Thomas thin
week.
Miss Bessie Epps is the CUES
Of relatives at Kansas City thi
week.
Roy January of Kansas City
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary
January.
For Sale.
Mrs. S. S. Trigg, 29l5 Troost
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31
Help Wanted

Sales Manager wanted for La
fayette County. Must be capabl
of organizing a sales force to
secure subscriptions for our
magazine. References required.
Special Agency, National
Sportsman, rs Federal Street,
Boston, Mass.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-12-31

Mrs. T. J. Green and daugh-
tiers, Misses Edna and Mary,
spent Wednesday in Winton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Studdard of
Topeka, Kansas, who have been
visiting relatives here for Pthe
past week, left Tuesday for
their home.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-04-20
the Bricks, Rolling and Wet
ting Surface, &C.

Section IL. The bricks NUT be
closely and evenly laid in true STRAIGHT
lines at right angles to the curbing
and all joints must be broken at
least three ca inches. Whole bricks
only shall be used except in starting
and finishing courses at the curb or
at catch-basins. manholes, etc, in
which case nothing but half bricks
shall be used; and in breaking bricks
for this purpose the joints must be
cut straight and square with the tops
and sides Said bricks shall be laid
upon their edges and shall be one
course deep.
When the bricks have been laid
the surface shall be made smooth by
rolling with roller weigh
ing not less than three CD
tons nor more than six Co tons;
or where rolling Ia impracticable
then by tamping with q ninety (90)
pounds tamper upon twelve (12)
inch oak plank at least six (6) feet
long.
The pavement shall then be thor.
oughly wet by the contractor so that
all soft bricks can be detected and all
such bricks shall be removed and re-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-04-20
Sand Cushion.

Section 10. Upon the foun1ation
thus prepared, as above required,
shall be spread a layer Of clean sand
of the uniform thickness of two (2)
inches; and upon thi sand, as a eush-
ion, shall be laid the paving brick,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-04-20

Section 10. A vitrifed tile pipe
sewer, of twelve G2) inches inside
diameter, shall be laid In the said
Eighth street six co feet south Of
the center line OF said street, begin.
ming at the manhole, located at the
Intersection Of Commercial avenue
and Eighth street. in the CONNER.
cial avenue main sewer, and shall
begin at an elevation of thirteen and
twenty hundredths $500 feet below
the street grade now established for
said Eighth street and from thence
the said sewer shall rise at the rate
of one D foot per centum to its
western terminus in brick manhole
to be constructed on the east line of
Washington avenue, where its eleva.
ton shall be eight (S) feet below
the street grade now established for
said Eighth street.
Section 20. The sewer trenches
shall be carefully and evenly excavat-
ell and with such slants or incline.
tons in the side thereof as will leave
no risk of caving or falling in and
where such risk cannot otherwise he
avoided, proper snoring must be re-.