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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
d, ID. Bethards.

Daniel Davis Bethards, son of
Littleton~ and Sarah Bethards, was
born in Pickaway county, Ohio, Feb.
10, 1850, and died near Woodland,
Iowa, May 9, 1911, being 81 years, 2
united in marriage to Mary c. Esk-
ridge May 80, 1872, and to this un-
months and FL days of age. He was
ion were born nine children, Asa p,
Sallie A., Angelina NJ, Johnnie, Lit
Teton, Elnora B., George w., Jasper
n and Lizzie, all of whom survive
him except Angelina M. and John
ME, who died in infancy, together
with IA grandchildren, two sisters,
Mrs. Angelina Wilson, of Woodland,
and Mrs. Rebeccanna Snyder, of
Hennessey, Okla, and five brothers,
Ezra, of Madeira, Calf, Matthias,
Harl and Aaron, Of Columbus, Ohio,
and John D., of Leon. The only
brother or sister present during his
last illness and death was John D.,
of Leon. All the surviving children
were present and did everything pos
sible for his comfort during his
brief illness.
Mr.. Bethards came to Iowa in
September, 1882, and settled on the
farm where he resided until his
death. He was home loving man,
and will be sadly missed by his FAM
lily and the entire community. A
large number of sympathizing
friends attended the short service
held at the house at l o'clock Thurs
Gay morning and followed the re-
mains to their last resting place in
the beautiful cemetery at Lineville,
which attests the high esteem in
which the deceased was held. The
residents of this community extend
theil heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reft and sorrowing family.
A Card-We wish to thank all the
kind friends and neighbors who so
willingly assisted us during the sich-
ness and death of our beloved hus-
band and father.
Mrs. Mary Bethards and Family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Turkey Run.

The clicking of the corn planter
can be heard far and near.
Mrs. David Hubbard and daughter
Beulah spent Wednesday at the home
of Nelson Still.
Walter Slower assisted his brother
in-law, Harve Mcdaniel, with his
farm work the past week.
Willard Lille and family visited
Tuesday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Watson, Of near Davis
City.
Joe Ingram was in this vicinity
one day last week.
Steve Marble and wife called at
the Nelson Still home last Thursday
evening.
Anna Mcdaniel spent few days
last week with Leon friends.
Harve Mcdaniel was calling on H.
E. Horney last Monday.
Eta Lille spent Friday with her
friend, Ida Stanford.
John Minor and wife spent Sunday
at Ed Stills.
Royal Peters and wife spent last
Thursday with her mother, Mrs.
Finch.
Bill Still, of Leon, was in this vi
entity one day last week.
B. F. Robson and family spent
Sunday at w. d. Robison's.
George Blakesley had business at
the county seat last Friday.
Zelta Robson spent Saturday and
Sunday with home folks.
Robert and Mary Pullin had bust
ness at Pleasanton last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Moore had
business in Leon last Friday.
Sarah Lille assisted Mrs. Dwight
Freeman with her house work the
past week.
w. D. Robson and family had
business at Leon Saturday.
George Mcdaniel was a Leon call
er Monday morning.
Anna Mcdaniel returned home last
Saturday from Leon where she had
been visiting friends.
Clarence and Willie Hubbard spent
Saturday night with their sister, Mrs.
Ralph Frost, near Pleasanton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Mrs. Jennie Harp.

Jennie Eta Acton was born near
Pleasanton, Decatur county, Iowa,
April 10, 1868, and died at her home
in Leon, Iowa, May 10, 1911. at the
age of 43 years and 26 days. She
was the eldest daughter of James and
Martha Acton, of Leon. Iowa. At
the age of IL years she became a
member of the Baptist church AID
has always cherished belief in the
power of Christ to save. On the 18TH
day of August, 1885, she was united
in marriage to Harvey Harp. TO :his
union were born five daughters as
follows: Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Mrs.
Edna Vaughn, Mrs. Esther Wood, all
of Leon, Iowa, and Agnes and l(elen
Harp, still with their father. Be-
sides these daughters and her hps-
Land. she leaves to mourn her de-
:. .ure father and mother, and one
brother, VerEn Acton, IF Atlantic,
Iowa. In the death of Mrs. Harp
the husband has lost a faithful and
de"oted wife, and the daughters
loving mother. The sympathy OF the
community is extended to them in
this their lonely hour Of grief.
Funeral services We're conducted
at, he home, TIE Park Hotel, Mon-
day afternoon at $3.50 by Rev. Coffin,
pastor of the Christian church. after
which the remains were laid to rest
III the Leon cemetery.
"A Card-We desire to return our
heartfelt thanks to the many kind
friends for their sympathy and acts
of kindness, which will never be
forgotten.
C. H. Harp and Family.
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cemetery, one mile north Of Pleas
anton and laid to rest. after benedic-
ton by Bro. Campbell. We could en-
large upon this sketch, but how can
we enlarge upon the life, labors and
services Of one who gave more than
thirty years of his life to relieve the
sufferings Of his race. Bro. Macy will
live on in human hearts, and the
poet has said, ITO live in the hearts
We leave behind Is not to die" May
Gods blessing be upon these bereft
ones is my prayer, for Jesus sake.
Affectionately their brother in
sorrow, j. H. Burrows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
ID. G. Shaw.

David Cook Shaw, oldest son of
John and Eliza Shaw, was born at
Muncie, Indiana, October 16, 1856,
and departed this life May 10, 1911,
at the age of 81 years, months and
26 day. He was married to Eliza
Anise Fuson September 8, 1879. TO
five girls and two boys, as follows:
John c., of Grand River; Sanford.
of Briston, Montana; Minnie Eliza,
Mrs. Rosa Smith, of Hopevilte; Maud
Epperley Shaw and Mabel Ethel, Of
Leon. Mrs. Shaw died April "a,
1894. On January 8, 1900, he Gas
married to Sarah E. Littlefield. 10
this union were born five girls, Syl.
via Ellen, Ruth Blanche, Alma Kath-
arine, Ruby Marie and Chlona Pearl.
all but two of whom survive him, and
were present at his last sickness and
death, excepting one son.
Mr.. Shaw has been failing all win
ter. For the last four weeks he had
not been able to attend to his work.
During the last week of his sickness
he suffered intense pain, but was
very patient until death relieved him.
from Grand River and engaged in
blacksmithing. He was splendid
workman and soon had all the work
he could do. He made many friends
during his short stay, and proved to
be- a good citizen He was kind to
his family and provided we'll for
them. In his death Leon loses a
good citizen, the community sp]en-
did neighbor, the wife a devoted
husband and the children a owing
father. He leaves a wife, ten chill
dren, three grandchildren, four
brothers, one sister and a large COM
pany of friends to mourn his de-
parture. He was a member of tn , ].
O. O. F. lodge.
Funeral services were conducted
at the late residence in Leon Sunday
afternoon at o'clock by Rev. J. 5.
Coffin, pastor of the Christian church,
after which the remains were laid
to rest in the Leon cemetery.
A Card-We desire to return our
sincere thanks to the many frien is
and neighbors for their kind assist
ance in the last illness and death Of
our loving husband and father.
Mrs. David Shaw and Children
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Doctor f.. G.. Macy Dead.

Ebert c. Macy, was the son OF
David and Caroline Macy. He was
born at Bethany, Harrison county,
Missouri, July Z, 1914. In 1855 his
parents moved to Pleasanton, Iowa.
which was his home until the break
ing out of the civil war. In 1868, at
Edenburg, Mo-, he enlisted in Co. X,
LIST Mo. Vol. Cavalry and continued
in the service until his company was
mustered out in April, 1865. On
July 20, 1865, at Pleasanton, Iowa,
he was united in marriage with
Almira Shook, daughter of Will
liam and Rosena Shook.
Since the date of his marriage I'M
til his death he resided continuously
in PleasantOn except period of
about three years, between 1873 and
1876, when he lived in Jamesport,
Mo. Upon his return to Pleasanton
he at once began the practice of
medicine in which profession he was
extensively and actively engaged
from that date until in December
last.
He united with the Christian Union
church at this place in the year of
1889 of which church he remained
a loyal member until death. He
leaves surviving him his wife, son
and a sister, Cynthia Cutler, the lat
Kansas.
The funeral of DR.. Macy was con-
Quoted by the writer, assisted by
Bro. Geo. P. Campbell, of Davis City.
We have known three generations
of this family, all of them physicians
and eminent in their profession. We
rejoice to number them among our
friends. The services were held at
the home on Saturday, May 10, 1911,
at 2 p. m. A very large concourse of
friends were present to attest their
love and esteem for the deceased and
family. No man in Pleasanton could
be more greatly missed. Fore "a gen.
GRAFTON he has served the commun-
ity, and he is embalmed in the hearts
of many, for who enters the home
more welcome than the family physi-
clan. D.. Macy was neither austere
nor dogmatic, modest and retiring,
public spirited, loyal to his country,
his friends and his town. Truly, we
shall not see his like soon." The
casket was bank of most beautiful
flowers. Appropriate scripture was
read, prayer by Bro. Campbell, and
number of hymns tenderly rem
dered,, and the writer did what he
could to lift the pail of death that
hung like a cloud over their home.
An intimate friend said to me after
the services, II never saw SO many
tears on the faces of old people, and
where there were so few relatives"
To us the scene is riveted upon mem
ory's pages to 60 out with life itself
only. Inc parting look was taken
and followed by large procession
the casket was taken to the Hamilton
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Mrs. Matthew Thiel.

Ola Bobbitt was born in Chanute,
Kansas, October II, 1871, and re-
moved with her parents to Leon,
Iowa, in 1874, where she grew to
womanhood. On February l., 1886,
she united with the Christian church
of Leon, where she was identified
with the active work of the church
in all it's departments, and often be-
yond ner physical strength. From q
child she was lover of music, and
was organist of the Sunday school
for a number of years.
On November 81, 1908, she was
united in marriage to Matthew Thiel,
of Upton, Iowa, who is successful
business man and a general favorite
In Upton where he has lived since
childhood. This union was one of
the very happiest it has been my priv
ilege to witness, and their home was
a home in every sense of the word.
Each seemed to be adapted for the
other, and nothing was left undone
that could aid in dispensing their
love for one another.
1t seems pitiful that only two short
years and five months of this bliss
full happiness was given to them, but
those short years were full to over
flowing, and God knows best" and
.'Doeth all things WE'LL"
I Mrs. Thiel died April 26, 1911,
aged 80 years, months and days.
She died just one hour after the
death of her baby girl, who was
buried with the mother. Thus her
life was given for life, and for the
h S-L~ ~ NH
noble calling of motherhood, and this
was her own idea as expressed to the
writer last summer. What could be
nobler? Was not this the way Jesus
understoond our life, and His the life
of sacrifice, through suffering though
at led even by the way Of
the cross. 1t was only last summer
that the writer spent few days In
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thiel, and
as usual there was much music, and
gust before We separated Mrs. Thicl
played the accompaniment for her
husband while he sang that beauti-
full song, Face to Face" A solo
which he has been called to sing
again and again for funerals and 9TH
er occasions and the song has become
q reality. She sees "Facc to Face
him who her soul loveth.
The funeral was conducted from
the home by Father Knebel and the
burial was in the Saints cemetery at
Upton. There is left to mourn her
death her husband, her mother, Mrs.
Catherine w. Bobbitt, and many rel
etives, besides host of friends. who
like Whittier says:
/ / long for household voices gone,
For vanished smiles long,
But God has led my dear ones on,
And He can do no wrong.
I / know not what the future hath
OF marvel or surprise,
Assured alone that life and death
His mercies underlies.
And if my heart and flesh are weak
& To bear an untried pain,
The bruised reed He will not break
But strengthen and sustain.
n w. Rev. L. R. BObbitt,
Who knew her as a sister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Salem.

Several from this vicinity were
trading in Pleasanton Saturday, and
attending the funeral of DR.. Macy.
Mrs. Andy Evans died at her home
in Davis City last Saturday and her
remains were laid to rest at this
place Sunday.
Mrs. Slower and son Harry spent
Sunday with her brother, O. J. Hill,
and family.
Fay Linden was trading in Pleas
anton last Thursday.
Willie Moore assisted Charles
Wheeler, of Pleasanton, in his bar
Der shop last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Notice of Appointment of Admins
tratriX.

In the district court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Decatur county.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of D.
C. Shaw, deceased.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as administrative of the
estate of D. G.: Shaw, late of
Decatur county, Iowa, deceased. All
persons in any manner indebted to
said deceased or his estate will make
payment to the undersigned; and
those having claims against said de-
ceased or his estate will present them
in manner and form as by law re-
quired, for allowance and payment.
Dated this 18th day of May, 1911.
39-2t Sarah Shaw,
Administrative of said estate. 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Mrs. A. J. Evans.

Amanda, daughter of David and
Elizabeth Smith, was born near
Nashville. Tenn, Dec. 7, 1912, and
departed this life at her home in Da-
Wis City, Iowa, May 10, 1911, at the
age Of 50 years, months and 6
days.
AT the age of ten years she moved
with her parents to Decatur county,
Iowa, and since then made this her
home. On Dec. II, 1859, she was
united in marriage with Andrew j.,
Evans. To this union seven children
were born, one dying some twenty
i've years ago. In. 1859 she moved
to farm six miles south of Leon,
and there she resided until three
years ago when she moved to Davis
City, where she resided until her
death. She was ever ready to lend
70 helping hand where she could,
especially to little children, who al
ways found a friend in her. There
as, q vacant place in the home which
can never be filled. She leaves to
mourn her loss loving husband,
three brothers, two sisters, and six
children, Mrs. Mary E. Bigley, of
Leon; Jasper Evans, of Davis City;
Mrs. Ella Stanford, Of near Leon;
Mrs. Linda MCDANIEL, of near Leon;
Mrs. Emma Davenport, Of near Car
den Grove; Mrs. Belle E. Wry, OF
Des Moines; also seven grandchild-
rem and host of friends and neigh
bors.
Funeral services were held at the
family home. in Davis City on Sum-
day May 18th, conducted by Nels
Still, after which she was laid to
rest by the side of her mother in
the New Salem cemetery. sea
"A Card-We desire to thank the
frineds and neighbors who SO kindly
assisted US in the death OF our be-
loved wife and daughter.
Andrew u. Evans and children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
FASCINATING HAIR.
Every Woman Who Uses Partisan
Sage has Plenty of it.

Partisan Sage will greatly improve
the attractiveness of any pereon's
hair in a few days. 1t will do more:
it will rid the scalp Of every particle
of disgusting dandruff; it will stop
falling hair and itching scalp, OF
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7arisian Sage is daintily per-
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sickness. 1t will make hair grow.
Sold and guaranteed by Van Wer-
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tie. The girl with the auburn hair
Is on every bottle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
School Report.

Report of McAllister school, Dis
trict No. 2. High Point township, for
the term ending May ~, 1911:
Number of days taught, 40; num-
Der of pupils enrolled, II; average
daily attendance, 10: total days of
attendance, 422h; tardy mark
during term. Those neither tardy
nor absent during the entire term
were Eva Gibson, Willah Gibson.
John Smith, Joe Butler, Eddie But
Ter, Edith Wagner, Charlie Smith
and Gladys Wagner. Hazel Smith
was neither absent nor tardy for SO
days. dorothy Miller, teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18

Miss Beulah Turpin returned
home Saturday after weeks visit
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Art
Griffin.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed Mothers day at Pleasanton last
Sunday.
Jasper Spargur and family spent
Sunday at the home of Will Hender-
son,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18

For Sale-Some extra good utility
Whit Orpington cockerels of heavy
laying strains. need the room and
these will be sold very cheap, quality
considered. Call soon and get first
choice cheap. c. w. Reeder, The
Leon Orpingtons. <.@ .,.. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18

funeral in a body, and had charge of
the rites at the grave. 1nterment
was in the Leon cemetery, and with
the sounding of taps the last tribute
of respect was paid by his COM
rades.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18

Regulate the bowels, promote easy
and natural movements, cure consti-
pation-Doan's Regulets. Ask your
druggist for them. 25c. box.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Won't Slight a Good Friend.

IF ever need a cough medicine
again I know what to get," declares
Mrs. A. L. Alley, of Beals, Me-, "for
after using ten bottles of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and seeing it's excel
lent results in my own family and
others, I am convinced it is the best
medicine for coughs, colds and lung
trouble" Every one who tries it
feels just that way. Relief is felt at
once and its quick cure surprises you.
For bronchitis, asthma, hemorrhage,
Group, lagrippe, sore throat, pain in
chest or lungs it's supreme. soc and
$1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
by Van Werden & Kopp.
Wood For Sale.
Either in foot or 16 inch len gths.
S. E. Benefiel.
For the best auto Oil and batter
les see H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18

Liza Jane bread 1t Bradneld Z
GArdner's. a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18
Wood For Sale.

Either in foot or 16 inch len gths.
S. E. Benefiel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-18

For the best auto Oil and batter
les see H. A. Wright
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-17
UNA NOTES,

Mr.. Henry G. Buchanan, who had
his eye badly hut in a rock quarry,
is much improved at this writing.
Mr.. Joshua PEBBLES, who has been
severely i'll at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Leanna Leech, has been conveyed
to his fathers home in Rutherford
County, where he is reported much
better.
Rev. T. w. Haigler preached an able
sermon at Paines Chapel last Sunday,
but was unable to preach at Solomon
Chapel at night However, the pastor,
Rev. T. g. Hadden, preached one Of
his best sermons to a crowded house.
Rev. j. A. Miller has been indis-
posed, but is out at this writing.
Mr.. Isaac PEBBLES was out to church
Sunday night.
Mr.. Allen Searcy was recently called
to GAINESVILLE on account Of the death
of his daughter.
Mr.. Van Searcy and Henry McGhee
were at Paines Chapel last Sunday.
Rev. T G. Hadden contemplates
starting a protracted meeting at Solo
mon Chapel A. NJ E. Church.
Luella and Samuel PEBBLES have
been suffering with cold this week.
Rev. White was recently called to
Bransford, Tenn, to the bedside of
his aged mother, Mrs. Jane White.
The following delegates were elect
ed on Sunday to Electoral College:
Robert Foster, ST., delegate to District
Conference; R. Foster, Jr., delegate to
Sunday-School Convention; Miss Kiz-
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JAMES BUMPOUS, Attorney
sHELRYNlLLE NOTES.

Rev. A. O'Neal and wife, who re-
Gently moved from Trenton, KY, are
stopping at the home of Mrs. Babara
Hews on East Depot street. These
good people are most cordially well
coined in Our midst, as was demon
strated by the large storm party
given them on Wednesday evening,
March Sth.
The First Baptist Church, under
the leadership of her new pastor,
Rev. A. O'Neal, is awakening from
a state of lethargy to one of great
zeal and energy. The people seem
aroused to duty both spiritually and
temporarily. They are attending
church better and are actively TAX
ing part in all the services. Sunday,
March 18th, was day of unusual en-
joyment to the members and visitors
of this church. The pastor preached
q most able sermon during the morn
ing service from the text: "For who.
soever exalteth himself shall be
abased; and he that humbleth him
self shall be exalted" Ouhe 14:11.l
In the afternoon Rev. Rogers, pastor
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-17
FOR SALE.
5000 Acres Of Land For Sale.

5000 Acres of Land For Sale
Gordon and Eilonth have listed
5000 acres of land in southwest Kan
sas for sale. 1t Is fine productive
land; produces wheat, corr. alfalfa.
barley, oats, cHaffy and corn in abun-
ance. The land can be bought On
easy terms. There IL also some gov
eminent land which can be made int
homesteads.
1t Is from 10 to IL miles from the
county seat and railway; ina water.
The white people want q colony Of col
ored people organized and for any IN
formation further, write to Rev. N. A.
Eilonth, Pratt, Kans.
This is a fine country for colcred
people. We have fine schools and no
separate cars. This Is the best counr
try for colored people.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-17
DAVIDSON COUNTY TEACHERS.

The Davidson county colored teach
ers he'd their regular monthly meet
ing at the courthouse. The president
opened the meeting on time. The
feature of the meeting was the sing
ing Of the Mt. Zion Quartet, under
the leadership of Prof. w. R. Davis.
They rendered several beautiful Sc
lections which completely captivated
the institute. Rev. w. T. Johnson, Of
Clark Memorial Chapel was present
and gave an interesting talk. Among
the many good thoughts he endeav-
ored to impress upon the minds Of
the teachers was the necessity of
unity between teacher and preacher.
lie asked, do we realize the world
IN which we live?" He emphasized
the fact that the teacher should rec.
ognize the importance of the work to
which he has been called. The mat.
ter OF having state institute was
then discussed, and by motion of Prof
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-17
FAYETTEVILLE NOTES

Mrs. Malinda Suggs, one Of the old
est members of the G. G. +. Church,
has been on the sick list since before
Christmas and is not improving very
fast; lagrippe is her complaint.
The A. M. E. District Conference
which was held Monday night, March
5, was a success. They collected $50.
Mrs. Fannie A. Bonner has been
very sick for about four weeks, but
is now improving
Mrs. Myrtle Williams made trip
to her home at Lewisburg Saturday.
Miss Katie B. Hall will leave in a
few days for Huntsville, where she
shall spend vacation with her father,
as her school is out. She will be &C
companied by Mr.. Roscoe Bonner.
Mr.. Robert. Williams, of Lewisburg,
was here on visit Saturday. He was
the guest Of Miss Bette Wilson.
Miss Bette Todd is in Pennington
teaching music.
Mrs. Chanie Aestus, of Lewisburg, is
the guest of Miss Minnie Edmonson.
Little Ernest Bonner, the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Eff Bonner, also the grand
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Bonner, has
been awfully sick with the lagrippe,
but is up now.
Rev. and Mrs. Henry Proctor, the
Congregationalist preacher of Allan
ia, Ca, were in Fayetteville on a Wis