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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
William Meeker.

Mr.. William Meeker was born in
Shenango county, N. Y, on Septem-
her Z. 1929. When IA years of age
he moved to Sycamore, ILL.,, where he
lived for 35 years. He was married
in l849 to Miss Emiline Gates, to
which union two sons were born, G..
g. Meeker, deceased, and G. R.
Meeker,of Decatur City, Iowa Mr..
5Meeker came to Iowa in 1882 and
settled at Humeston, from which
in 1892. In 1902 Mr.. Meeker be-
came citizen of Decatur City where
he has since made his home. Mrs.
Meeker died at their home in Deca-
tur City in August, 1909, having
been partners for over 60 years. Mr..
Meeker was a most stalwart char
acter and a very able man He was
always anxious for fair play and JUS
tice to be done, and while an ardent
advocate for truth and honor his
views we're never crowded to the
point of severing any relationship he
may have had with his fellow man
His congeniality was wide spread
and he was loved for his worth by
old and young. 1t will be lasting
tribute to his memory to remember
that even the little children loved
and coveted his friendship. 1t was
a beautiful sight to see the little ones
come to view the body as it lay in
state at the home of his son Chas. R.
Meeker. in Decatur City. He was a
good man and his goodness will fol-
low him. 1t is not how men die in
mental and physical weakness, or
how badly the sytem may have been
shattered through trial, sorrow or
disease, but it is the manner in
which man lives that counts for
worth. 1t is the giving off of the in
tuence of life when lived under the
full possession of mental and physi-
CHI powers that marks man for the
good or evil as found in every COM
munity. Thus let us remember him
who had SO many good words for all
and reared unto his name the rug
ged characteristics which spell,
Manhood" Mr.. Meeker was a sue
cessful man in many ways, it is to
his credit that he leaves a clean
record morally, socially and tinan-
ciaily. He was father and grand
father, Of whom any family might
well be proud. We rejoice in these
things. He was stalwart in his
faith In God and Christ, leaving a
confidence that all was well and that
his going was clothed in hope. Flu
neral services were conducted from
the home of his son, c. R. Meeker,
on Monday, Feb. ] 4th, 1910, by Rev.
Charles Arthur Coakwell, of Leon,
Iowa, interment being made at Syca-
more. III
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Mrs. E. j. Mcclure.

Elizabeth Jane Doan was born
April /, 1886, in Warren county,
Indiana, and died February 10,
1910, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Rosa CARRIER, aged 70 years, 10
months and 9 days
She was married to Ed l.. Mcclure
July 1, 1862, and came to Decatur
county in 1869, being one of the
pioneers and sharing in all of their
trials and hardships. This union was
blessed with one child, Mrs. Rosa
CARRIER, who with her husband, four
grandchildren and four great grand
children are alive to mourn her de-
parture. She was converted in
childhood and joined the M. E.
church, but later became member
of the Presbyterian church, remain
ing member until her death.
She witnessed a good confession
and died in hope of a better life,
coming to the hour of crossing with
out fear. The glorious light of the
other world lighted her path across
the river and she gladly passed over
to the other side. She will not be a
stranger in heaven, her husband and
many friends having gone on before.
Her death was peaceful. She said
to loved ones, "You have all been so
good to me-" and then fastened to
obey the Masters summons to come
up higher. We feel sad at the part
ing and will miss her in the home
and community, but know our loss
is her gain. We have the cross, she
has the crown. We shed tears but
her tears are wiped away. Our day
of mourning is her day of rejoicing.
We say good bye. but we shall meet
again. Why should we mourn for
dying friends, or shake at deaths
alarms? IT'S but the voice that Jesus
sends to call them to his arms.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Referees Sale of Josiah Hamilton
Farm
(In Partition.

Gin Partition.)
BY virtue of an order of sale, di-
rected to the undersigned referee,
from the clerk of the district court
of Decatur county, Iowa, on a judg-
ment obtained in said court on the
18th day of January, 1910, in favor
of Grover Hamilton as plaintiff and
against Lenna Hamilton ct AL, as
defendants, for the partition of the
real estate named and described in
the said plaintiffs petition, we will,
on the 25th day of February, A. D.,
1910, offer for sale to the highest
bidder the following real estate to-
wit:
Sw sw, section 81; Ell Sc, section
%; n1a ne; Sc NV; " Sc; eR sw;
sw sw, section "a, and ne Sc, section
80, township 20, range 20; n 81
acres VIZ NV, section /, township
50, range 26.
Terms of Sale-One-third cash,
balance /, 2, 8 years, 6 per cent.
Said sale to take place at the Of
flee of the undersigned at the hour
of one o'clock p. m. of said day, when
and where due attendance will be
given by the undersigned.
Dated at Leon, Iowa, February
14th. 1910. Stephen Varga,
Sole Referee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. Jacob H. Lockwood and Miss
Minnie Rains, two Of the popular
young people of Woodland township,
were united in marriage at the M. e.
parsonage in this city last Wednes-
day afternoon, Rev. ]. L. Boyd, pas
tor of the church, officiating. The
happy young couple were accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Novia Rains,
brother and sister-in-law of the bride.
They returned to Woodland the same
evening where they will go to house
keeping at once. They have large
circle of friends who extend hearty
congratulations and wish them an
abundance of happiness and prosper
ity
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Original Notice.


In the District Court of Iowa, in
and for Decatur County. March
Term, 1910.
Louisa Sutherlin and Dora Butch
er, Plaintiffs.
Samuel Schaffner, Mrs. Samuel
Shaffner, his wife; Matthias Shaffner
and Mrs. Matthias Shaffner, his wife:
Edward Shaffner, Mrs. Edward Shat
finer, his wife; Wilson Shaffner, Mrs.
Wilson Shaffner, his wife; James
Buoy, Mrs. James Buoy, his wife;
Larkin Slaughter, Mrs Larkin
Slaughter, his wife; Ida Evans and
........ Evans, her husband;
Frank Slaughter Mrs. Frank
Slaughter, his wife; Ed Slaughter,
Mrs. Ed Slaughter, his wife; Lloyd
Slaughter, Mrs. Lloyd Slaughter, his
wife; Mary Robbins and ......
Robbins, her husband, ct al, De-
PENDANTS.
To the above named defendants:
You and each of you are hereby
notified that there will be on file on
or before the 18th day of February,
1910, in the Office of the clerk
of the district court of Decatur
county, Iowa, the petition of Louisa
Sutherlin and Dora Butcher, plain
tiffs herein. claiming of the defend
ants in the above entitled cause
Judgment and decree of partition
and sale of the northeast quarter of
the northeast quarter of section
eighteen and the southeast quarter
of the northwest quarter of section
twenty, all In township sixty-eight,
range twenty-six, Decatur county,
Iowa. belonging to the estate of
Matthias Shaffner and Harriette
Shaffner, deceased, and alleging as
grounds therefor that the plaintiff,
Louisa Sutherlin, is the daughter
and the plaintiff, Dora Butcher, a
granddaughter of the said Matthias
Shaffner and Harriette Shaffner. and
as such have an undivided interest
in and to said real estate.
That the said Matthias Shaffner
and Harriette Shaffner both died in
testate in Decatur county, Iowa, and
were at the time of their respec-
tive deaths seized with the title to
the above described real estate, and
praying that the interest of the re-
spective parties, as alleged in plain
tlffs' petition, be established and
confirmed; that appraisers be APP
pointed to appraise said real estate,
and referee appointed to sell the
same, and for such other and further
relief as may be just and equitable
in the premises, and for costs, in
Guiding statutory attorneys fee for
plaintiffs attorney.
For full and complete statement
of plaintiffs cause of action, see
petition.
Now, unless you appear thereto
and defend on or before noon of the
second day of the next term of said
court, to be held at Leon, in said
county, commencing on the 21st day
OF March, 1910, default will be en-
tered against you and judgment
rendered thereon in accordance with
the prayer of said petition.
V. R. McGinnis,
26-4t Attorney for Plaintiffs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
RUSHING WORK AT GAINESVILLE
Three Shifts of Men are Working
Day and Night on Coal Shaft.

Last Monday morning marked the
beginning of the work at the shaft
in full force. Steam connections
were made and the first hoist was
made at a. M, Monday, Feb. 4,
1910. Since that time three shifts
have been running day and night
and will continue to do so until the
shaft is completed some five or six
months hence
In few days shifts of men will
be put on the air shaft which has
just been cleverly started, going only
so deep as 1t was convenient for the
men to throw the dirt out with their
shoyels.
Mr.. Mcpherson, representing the
Roberts-Shafer Co., has received or
ders from his company to place the
two idle boilers in position. Up to
this time only two of the big boilers
had been put in place, and Mr.. Nc
Pherson had been figuring on get
ting away pretty soon. but these new
orders will keep him here several
weeks yet.
The electric lights furnished by a
dynamo lights up the diggings in
good shape and quite number of
people visit the shaft every night to
see the work progress, and on Sum
days there is always a big crowd
present
The main shaft is now down per-
haps l6 or g feet, but we learn they
are having little trouble from cav
ing. But the boys know how to
handle cavern and the work will
not be delayed to amount to any
thing .--Cainville News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
SCHOOL NOTES.
Fa1tors Nina Still
Ed'eoFs Blanche Brann
"What pity Is it,
That We can die but once to save our country

Addison.
Last Friday morning the exercises
in the high room consisted of a piano
duet by Misses Vera Cox and Eunice
Long, which was very much enjoyed
Nellie Pullen followed this with a
paper upon Life of Lincoln" Miss
Pullen's paper contained many good
thoughts and told of the simple,
honest life OF this great man in a
most pleasing manner.
The visitors the past week were
Misses Millicent, Pearl and Beth
Meek, of Stockton, Kansas, Miss
Monte Kirkham, of Princeton, Mo-,
and Neva Curry, of Leon.
The declamatory contestants have
begun work in earnest and we prom
Use you a most pleasing evening on
March 18th.
Mr.. Voelker received a letter last
week from Mr.. Zwickey, who is next
on our entertainment course. He
had not yet received his Leon date,
but promised us the earliest one
available and a good program. Mr.
Zwickey has always made good and
we are looking forward to pleasant
evening. So be as careful of your
dates as you can for you cannot af-
ford to miss this one,
The junior English class had a
debate on the subject, THAT Lance
lot was Unworthy of Elaine's Love-"
The negative won by one point, but
both sides handled their arguments
in a splendid manner.
The pupils of the eighth grade
debated the question last Friday:
Resolved, That Washington did
more for his country than Lincoln ;"
The debators were evenly matched
and both did splendidly, but the
affirmative won by few points.
The pupils of the lower rooms
enjoyed their valentine boxes last
Monday.
Next Tuesday is Washington
birthday and the Leon G. A. R. Post
will visit the high school at 2
o'clock. Patriotic music and speeches
will be in order.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Referees Sale.

Notice is hereby given that on
Saturday, Feb. 26. 1910, at 2 o'clock
p. NJ, at the court house door in
Leon, Iowa, l will offer for sale to
the highest bidder the west half of
the southwest quarter of section 49,,
township SO, range 25, in Decatur
county, Iowa, known as the Gates
homestead, two miles north of Leon,
and one of the best farms in the
county.
Terms-One half cash, balance in
one year at s per cent interest, Sc
cured by mortgage on the farm.
G. w. Hoffman, Referee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
fine Chance for Younq Men,

Farmers, Land Agents and Others
Ezra McMaster, of Mount Ayr,
Iowa, sells farms in Ringgold coun-
ty on NEW plan. Only one-fourth
cash; balance of equity in TWENTY
seml-annual payments, five per cent
interest, with option of no payments
on principal of equity notes for first
hve years. This gives you second
mortgage money for TEN years at
less than first mortgage money costs,
and also benefits of rapid advances
In land values. Better than renting.
Send post card for free list and:
terms of farms for sale or rent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
The IowarCalifornia Picnic.

The annual picnic Of the Iowa
Association Of Southern California
will be held on Tuesday, February
~. at East Lake Park, Los Angeles
An invitation is extended to all
Iowans visiting in California at that
time to attend their picnic and see
their old Iowa friends, as they will
all be there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Death of James Wakefield.

Uncle Jim Wakefield, who suf-
fered stroke of paralysis on Mon
day of last week, died at the home
Of his daughter in Eden township
Saturday morning. His funeral was
held Sunday morning, under the au-
spices of the Odd Fellows, interment
being in the Leon cemetery. An OBJ
ituaTy will be published next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17
Grand River.
DR.. Wards next dates at Grand
River are February % to rs.

II suffered habitually from con-
stipation. Doan's Regulets relieved
and strengthened the bowels, SO that
they have been regular ever since"
A. p. Davis grocer, Sulphur
Springs, Texas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17

What greater gift or blessing
could one give than health and hap
piness. To your unhealthy friends
give HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea,
natures greatest TOMS remedy. Drives
out disease brings back health and
happiness. You'll be surprised the
good twill do. w. c. Stempel & Co.
For the best auto oil and batter
les see II. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-17

26--2t
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-07-24

5 or 6 doses 1866" vii cure any
case of Chills and Fever. Price Csc.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1910-07-24
"FoIey Kidney Pills Have Cured Me

r0Iey NIuHey FITS Have CURED Nc"
The above Is a quotation from a
letter written by H. M. Winkler,
Evansville, Ind. Il contracted a Sc
we're case of kidney trouble My back
gave out and paised me. seemed to
have lost all strength and ambition ;
was bothered with dizzy spells, my
head would swim and spedks float be-
fore my eyes. took Foley Kidney
Pills regularly and am now perfect
" we'll and feel life a rev nan.
Foley Kidney Pills have Cured me
.Nti'hfd rnarWacy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
Unfaiilne Nerve.

A book agent who IL working the
east end doesn't inquire for the lady
OF the house" He rings the bells ut
side doors and directs his persuasive
words to the domestics. His books
are How to Rule the Kitchen" and
The Mistakes Of the Mistress and
How to Meet Them" They are said
to be very helpful.
When he had engaged the attention
Of . domestic for rs minutes and had
brought her Just to the verge Of buy.
Ing. despite proteststions that she
didn't want the books. the mistress n.
truded.
Il wish you would leave" she said,
severely. Cant you sec that the
poor girl doesn't wish to buy your
books?''
The agent bowed.
Madam" he said. III I had wished
TO speak to you I would have called q
the front door. Oood.by!"
The mistress left him alone TO On.
ish bis sals.-Clevsland Press.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
Tn. Queen the "Flr., Lady,"

Queen Alexandra OF England has
shown once more. In a small way. the
Justice to her claim to be the first
lady In the land" and the word lady
Is here used In It's best sense. Her
majesty has u private bungalow ON
tho Norfolk coast, where she takes
rcstful holidays during the summer.
She has been troubled. however. by In.
trusivc sight.seers. who have caused
much damage to the little estate. but
instead Of posting up notice to the
effect that "trespassers will be prose
cutcd" In the usual arrogant land II.
lcEal) way. her majesty simply had .
board erected with the simple words.
private Property. Please" Not even
the most callous rubber neck" could
resist that appeal from the gracious
queen.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
LIVED UNSECURED BY WORLD
Col. William r. Morrison. Amid Pc.
litieai Turmoil. Retained lovabls
Disposition.

Col. William r. Morrison. for years
one Of the Democratic leaders Of the
national house OF representatives and
the author OF the horizontal" tariff
bill. who died recently At his home In
Waterloo. ILL.,. was as noted for his
lovable disposition a. he was for his
backbone. When John q. Carlisle was
among members Of congress: What
a great man John Carlisle would be
II he had Bill Morrison's backbone.
and what great man Bill Morrison
would be II he had John Carlisle's
brains!"
Col. Morrison was never known to
speak Ill Of any one. Years ago In
Waterloo there was q loafer who did
not seem to possess one single re-
deeming trait. A wager was made
that Col. Morrison wouldn't be able to
say one good thing about this fellow.
Finally crowd collected ind began
to talk about the wOrthlessnesH and
viciousness Of the fellow. All had
spoken except Col. Morrison. who re.
marked. We'll. boys. you must admit
that he IL good whistler
When the old friends OF Mr. Car.
Isle were complaining TO Col. Morri.
son that his old friend MIR. Carlisle.
then secretary Of the treasury. ought
to resign his position. Morrison met Il
with this inquiry: What will Carlisle
rcsign to-"
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
DEATH OF MRS. KECLEY

Friday night, April 90, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. John
Hecker, Mrs. Sarah A. kegley,
aged 50 years IL months and IL
days, passed to the great beyond.
The body was taken to her for
mer home in Iowa for burial ac-
companied by her daughter. Mrs.
kegley retired for the night ap.
parently in her usual health, but
soon after called the family and in
about two hours passed away with
out struggle.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

Tom Taggart, Of gambling house
fame and formerly chairman of
the democratic state committee is
a candidate for United States SEN
ator from Indiana. The voters of
the Hoosier state will never replace
Senator Beveridge with Mr.. Tag
CART. The democratic state con-
vention is now being held at In
dianapolis.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
ADJUSTED TO A FINE SCALE
Old Mans PitifuI Complaint ~ to His
differentiation by the
Boss.

"Dr. Cook and Commander Peary
facts. They refuse to give these facts
to the press-they only sell them.
Such course is necessary on their
part, but II Is not unwise.''
The speaker. noted Philadelphia
Eeographer. resumed. thoughtfully:
Cook once told me that II he ever
discovered the pole he would charge
for all he told about 1t. He said he
knew his worth. He said he was like
poor old Ned Hopley OF his native Cal.
licoon.
Ned Hopley. he explained. had all
his life an absolutely accurate knowl.
edge OF his own market value. No.
artists. actors and writer's. could you
find a man who could appraise his
own actual worth with such marvel.
Gus nicely and freedom from personal
bias.
Ned in his old age worked ut road
mending Cook came across him one day
breaking stone on the Callicoon road
near the condensed milk factory. He
was over so. and the boss had screwed
him down to 40 cents day. This
ranked In his poor old mind.
HE complained to Cook about IT,
Adjusting his spectacles with his
trembling old hand, he said:
Forty cents amt right. ! know
! amt worth half n dollar. Master
FrsA: but l think I'm with forty.hve.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

La lara is to have a new paper.
The material has been purchased
and the first issue is scheduled for
about May |. We are unable to
learn who is backing the project,
but understand that it is being
launched for political purposes
Alamosa Journal.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

Chas. Arson is building feed
lot north of the railroad near
Broadway. His lot will be 10
by $50 feet with stalls and high
board fence. He will also have
plenty of feed for those who may
desire. All teams will be properly
taken care of.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

Miss Mary Mcdonald has ac-
cepted n position in John &. Bis
choif's store as clerk. Mrs. Mid
delkamp has gone to Denver where
she will visit n few weeks and will
then 90 to California to spend the
summer.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

Some scientists will try to catch
Halley's comet by throwing salt
on its tail May Is, when it swipes
the earth.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

ID. Mile, NJ. NJ. Sutley and
James A. Gillett of Center were at
Antonito the first part of the week
as witnesses in n law suit, in which
Charles Gronendyke was plaintiff
in IA water dispute.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

Remnant Silk Sale

Silks in beautiful variety of color
and designs, suitable for Jacket Innings,
Petticoat ruffles, Sofa Pillow covers,
Yoking, Waists, Fancy Work, ct cetera
All at prices so attractive you
should look them over as early as
possible.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

o. W. Sylvester has bought n
Winton Six Touring chr Of the
Monte Vista Motor Car Company.
1t is daisy machine and one Of
the best in the city.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
II. J. WALLHR. n. d. 9.
VETERINARIAN

Graduate of Chicago Veterinary
College. Surgery and Dentistry
n Specially.
Office at Goodd,ngs Drug Store
Night phone: Blue rs Day: Blue 9Ol
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

DR.. X. =. Leadingham formerly
Of Salids, where he was connected
with the Rio Grands hospital. has
opened offices over tho Bellevue
Cafe.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

The baccalaureate address will
be at the Christian church Sunday
morning, by Rev. NJ. NJ. Nelson,
the subject "Dreamers." This il
10 be a union service.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
Groceries

Cranberries--Fresh, fully delicious those
served with your Xmas turkey. loo per quart.
Crescent Wheat Flakes-.A crisp, wholesome, ideal
breakfast food. Only Sc per package.
We have finely blended Coffees fragrant and
tempting:
Rir and Santos at zoe per pound.
Pullman and Carbine at Csc per pound.
Outing Club, two pounds for IS cents.
Genuine Mocha and Java at SOC per lb.
Two cans Kuners Empson's for Is cents.
Two cans Daisy or Champion Peas for Is cents.
Two cans Red Salmon for Is cents.
Gallon cans Colorado Apples at 20 cents.
Olives stuffed or plan-the best ever, from sunny
Italy. 30 cents pint.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
Zion Lace Sale
AT 10 Cents THE YARD

We have a number of Lace Edges
and Insertions, in a variety of widths
and handsome designs, which we will
close out at the low figure quoted above
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07

Ward barley returned Tuesday
from q business trip 10 Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1910-05-07
Q. A. G r A NJ Frs

Have some interesting SALE Announcements to
make. These Special Sale dates furnish you oppor-
tunites which you cannot afford to miss, and to
they furnish pleasant opportunity Of meeting and
proving to the public that we are here to it,
by dealing in superior quality of honest merchan-
disc at prices which right.