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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Mary Louise Gardner.
Louise

Mary Louise Gardner was born il
Leon, Iowa, Dec. 9th, 1891. Sh'
passed away at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gardner, O.
this city, on the night of Feb. II
1871 at 1880 o'clock. Her age wal
80 years, months and seven days
Her illness lasted for nearly five
weeks. During a great part Of thai
time she suffered intensely, YET
amidst it all she had wonderful
patience and cheerfulness, and pos
sessed a wonderful determination tC
conquer the dreadful malady If pos
sible, but at last, after a hard fought
battle, was forced to succumb.
Louise became q member of the
Christian church about five Years
ago. Since them she has not only
been a helper in the church, but
also has been an ardent worker in
the Bible School, and the Christian
Endeavor society. For some time
she has been the faithful teacher OF
a class of boys, who will greatly
miss her.
Not only in the church was the
sterling worth of her life manifested
but also in the home, where she was
ready to help bear its burdens and
enter into its Joys and sorrows, thus
becoming a great source of strength
and comfort to her dear parents and
the other members of the family, all
for whom she had deep regard.
She leaves to mourn her departure,
a kind father and devoted mother,
bowed beneath this their greatest
burden, one sister and four brothers,
who will miss the tender and fond
relationship of an affectionate sister,
and a large circle of sympathizing
relatives and friends whose hearts
are troubled in this bereavement.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Christian church Lords
day afternoon at 200 o'clock, by
the pastor, Ed. J. S. Coffin. Prof.
Voelker had charge of the music
assisted by students from the high
school. The church was crowded
to it's utmost capacity and many
could not gain admittance. The
pastor selected as his text, Luke
1915, For a mans life CONSISTENT
not in the abundance of the things
which he possesseth. He empha-
sized the fact that while accumula-
ton is a mark of progress, yet it is
not what we gather together and
possess that make our lives great,
but rather the manner in which We
use what has been placed into our
possession as trust whether it is
wealth, intellectual, social or relig-
ious power. That these should be
and crystalized and then
he given back to the world, as the
and earth to give it back
in the form of beautiful flower
rose bush accumulates from sun,
filed with fragrance. That life is
not measured by the dollar mark,
nor by the number of years we live,
nor yet by our outward appearances
but by deeds for the elevation of
the race. The floral decorations
were elaborate and beautiful. A
large company of sorrowing friends
followed the remains to the Leon
cemetery, where the last sad rites
were performed.
In the death of Miss Gardner,
Leon has lost one of the most high
ly esteemed young ladies, the church
one of it's most promising members,
and the family one Cf its most
precious jewels.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
NJ. E. Church.

:. The meetings at the M. E. Church
will continue throughout the week.
The very unfavorable weather of
last week Kindred the work to some
extent. We earnestly request every
one to redouble their efforts for the
remainder Of the time the meetings
may continue.
Prayer meetings conducted by the
laymen are being held each evening
from to 1880 in the east room of
the church. A most cordial invita-
ton is extended to every one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
A Statement,

We wish to inform the farmers
that We expect to make everything
in the harness line, and are working
three men since the first of the year.
We we'll know that we can give you
a better harness than can be bought
of factory, and we are buying only
No. Hoofman's Star Oak and Moon
ey's feathers, so remember a harness
and not a factory harness.
from Bowsher's will be home made
Respectfully, Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Proposals for Erection OF school
House.

Notice is hereby given that the
proposals for the erection of
schoolhouse in the south White Oak
District No. 2, Center township,
in the county of Decatur, will be re-
ceived by the undersigned, until one
o'clock p. M, March 2, 1911, at
which time the contract will be
awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder. The board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids. Plans
and specifications may be seen in
the county superintendents' Office.
3D. ..s5 +. w. Sears, Secretary.
February 6, 1911. % At.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Wreck ON the Burlington

Three cars on a northbound freight
train were derailed between Togo
and Lamont Monday evening about
six o'clock and tied up all traffic un-
til Tuesday morning. The night
passenger train laid all night near
Togo and then turned around at Da-
Wis City the next morning and went
back to St. Joe, 50 there was no
early morning train down from
Charlton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23

from. when ne retired only two years
ago. The firm Of Jackson, Snyder
& Co., with himself as senior part
ner, was for many years one of the
strongest in the exchange.
In politics Mr.. Jackson early al
lied himself viii the democratic
party, and for forty years, until the
i'll health of the last year or two,
had never missed state convention
in Iowa or Nebraska, where at the
time of living. Five years ago he
received the democratic nomination
for councilman for the Seventh ward
and was elected by large majority
serving three year term. He was
for many years state central COM
mitteeman, and held numerous other
positions of honor in the party.
Mr.. Jackson leaves a widow and
six children. He was twice married
his first wife dying twenty-three
years ago. His second wife was Miss
Philopena Petre, of Wisconsin. Five
of his children were born to his
first wife They, are all grown and
married, are Mrs. Lottie Guthrie, Of
Horace, Kan; Mrs. Anna D. Long,
of Leon, Iowa; Mrs. Lille M. Gar
Der, Of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. R.
H. Landeryou and Truman A. Jack
son, of this city. BY his second wife
he is survived by son, Edward
Jackson, living at the family home at
1850 South Thirty-third street.
Mrs. Jackson left Monday night
for home with the body. Until
further Information arrives from
her, it is not known whether Mr..
Jackson will be buried in Omaha.
or with other members of the family
buried at Van Vert, Iowa.
The subject of this sketch was
born in Lee county, Iowa, Oct IS,
1841, and died at Sacramento City,
aged SO years, months and rs
days. The immediate cause of his
death was congestion of the lungs
caused by heart weakness
When he was IA years of age the
deceased moved with his parents to
Decatur county, Iowa, where he re-
sided until 1887, when he moved
to Omaha, Neb., where he resided
until few months ago. He was
united in marriage to Miss Eliza
Jane Myers, March 2, 1862, and to
them were born five children, Mrs.
Lottie Guthrie, of Horace, Kas., Mrs.
Anna Long, of Leon, Iowa, Mrs. Lii
lie M. CARRIER, of Des Moines, Mrs.
Nellie Landeryou and Truman A.
Jackson, of Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Jack
son died Sept. Is, 1885, and on
Oct 10, 1889, he was again married,
this time to Miss Philipena P,.tre
of Wisconsin,, and to them were born
two children, one of whom, Edward
Jackson, with the wife, reside in
Omaha. ~.
Besides his immediate family, Mr..
Jackson leaves one full brother, ].
H. jackson, of Meadow Grove, Neb.,
and three half brothers, Samuel
=Gribble, of Goodwin, S. D., John and
Barney Gribble, of Dakota City, Neb.,
all of whom were in attendance at
the funeral in Omaha except John
.Gribble. whose, own ill-health would
not permit him to be present. All
of the Immediate family except one
daughter. Mrs. 3. 4. Guthrie. were
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Something New in American Woven
>-eaa Wire,

The stay wires are made of the
same size wire as the bars, so this
makes All American Wire from Is
to 60 pounds heavier than most any
other wire on the market. While
wire has gone up one cent per rod
we have four car loads on hand at
the old price. Call ct any Of our
several stores and make . purchase
of the best wire on earth.
e Bowsher 3 Bowshef.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Another Dairy Special Coming.

The Burlington railroad will run
another Dairy Special over their
lines next week The special train
will be much better equipped than
tn one which was here before, and
will carry more dairy cattle. The
train will reach Leon on Thursday
evening, March Z, and remain here
over night, so that arrangements will
be made for holding a big night
meeting. i,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Marriage Licenses.
Land! Land!

| Buy you a home in Texas, now
while you can get good one for
ten to twenty dollars per acre, on
easy terms. One good crop will pay
for it. w. v. Greenland, Miles,
Texas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Dissolution Notice,

Having dissolved partnership al
persons knowing themselves indebt.
ed to us must make settlement BY
cash OF. note BY April Int, 1911.
IS 26-3t Lloyd & Mclaughlin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Gooding's Sale Dates.
February

February
23-I. r. Blunt. Grand River.
24J. H. Millsap, Blockton.
25Henry johnson, Tingley.
Tom Sutherlin. Davis City.
2S-George Hampton. LaSalle.
Anyone Wishing dates wire
phone % some may be called On.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23
Wood For Sale.

Either in I foot or Is inch lengths
8. E. Beneflel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-23

Weed For Sale.
Either In 4 foot or Is inch lengths.
3. q. Benenel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
Richmond Baseball Team Plays in Roanoke
WARREnT0N IS READY
FOR THE HORSE SHOW

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
wARRENTON. VA, Aug. 27.--Ev-
erything Is in readiness for the open
ing of the Warrenton Horse Show,
which will take place tomorrow
morning at 3 O'Clock. The stables at
the ground are practically filled with
the exhibitors, among whom are Miss
Du Point, Mrs. Potts, Mrs. Morris. Lee
Hechnger, Bowles Bros, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Andrews. Ashleigh Farm, Gle
nara Farm and various other entries.
The grounds, since the recent rain,
are in excellent condition, and the ring
beautifully sodded and Arm. The
grandstand, which has been complete
~ oVerhauled, is more comfortable
than ever before. A gravel walk has
recently been laid around the grand
stand, which is a marked improve
ment.
The judges in part for the exhibit
ton are Messrs. II. A. George, A. w.
strother and c. +, Holtzclaw. OF War
renton; r. Penn Smith, James r. VAL
entine and Edward Crozier, Of Penn
gylvania; Fl. w. Herring. Harrison
burg, Va: j. w. McComb, Richmond.
and J Garner White. Of New York.
Among the box holders are Mr.. and
Mrs. o. T. Cosby, Ms. Albert Fletcher.
Mrs. Carpenter and Miss Pollard, or
St, Louis: Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur, Miss
Wilbur, Miss Markell. Mrs. Waliach.
Mr., Mitchell Harrison, and others.
The ladies' german will be held Tues
day night. and the Horse Show ger
man Friday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
zENCEL IN NATIONAL CAR
WINS ELG|N ROAD RACE

ELGIN. ILL, Aug. 27.--Ien Zengel,
driving National car, won the ma
tional stock chassis race for the FL
gin trophy over a course Of sos .o3
miles. He took the lead in the early
stages OF the race and never was
headed. Harry +. Grant, twice win
ner Of the Vanderbilt cup. was sec
ond in an Alec. Hughie Hughes and
his Mercer car, the bination that
won the Kama county trophy event
on Friday, landed in third place. The
times of the winners are: Zengel. Ma
tional. 4 hours IS minutes SO seconds:
Grant. Alec, 4 hours 4 / minutes 5S
seconds; Hughes, Mercer hours 40
minutes 2 seconds Five ont OF the
twelve cars that started finished the
race.
The time made by Zengel establishe s
a new record, The former one vas
made by Ralph Milford in a Lozier.
Zengefs average speed was ss.42 miles
an hour, while that of Milford was
e2.5 miles an hour.
The Pope Hartford car. in which
Buck was speeding at lively rate,
left the track and turned completely
over, due 20 the loss of tire. Buck
and Sam Jacobs. Who was acting as
his mechanician, were killed. The ac-
eident occurred near the finish OF the
race. Buck drove the only closed ehas-
sis in the big race, and when the ear
turned turtle neither he nor his me-
chanieian had chance tn escape.
Ralph Mulford. winner Of last year &
race. led the speed battle up to the
tenth Ian. when connecting rod
broke and forced him to quit. Null
ford, the young hero Of numerous
twenty four hour races, made the fast
est lap in the race. He covered the
eight and half mile circuit in min
utes 70 seconds.
To-aay's race was open tn stock
cars ~ soc cubic inches or under pis-
ton displacement. The cars and their
drivers that started are Lozier, Null
ford; National. Zergel: National Ait
ken: Alec, Grant; Alec, Hartman;
Alec, Lee; Simplex. De Palma: Sim
pick, Wishart; PopeHartford. Buck,
and Mercer. Hughes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
LARGE MEETING
IN SURRY COUNTY

nENDRQN, VA. August 17.-0ne Of
the largest political meetings ever held
in Surry county was held at Dendren,
Friday night in behalf az the can
didacy Of ?. O. Goodrich fort the nom
inatf9n as Senator for The Twenty
seventh senatorial district
MIR. l. T. Guy opened The meeting
by few remarks in behalf OF Mr..
Goodrich.
W. l., Devany. Jr. introduced Nj.
Goodrich in about fifteen minutes talk
during which he reviewed the record OF
Captain Hobbs during the session Of
1870 Mr.. pevany pointed out that on
some OF the most important measures
that came before the senate that he
was unable to find out how Mr.. Hobbs
stood on them as the records did not
show that he had voted.
Mr.. Goodrich then spoke. He said
that Il was Surrys time Is she had
NOT had representative in eighty-tive
years and II was time that she be rep
resented by man from her county
He then showed Captain Hobbs attt-
that he tGoodrichl would take stand
every time for the moral side when 1t
should he presented.
Captain Hobbs, who was present,
asked 10 be allowed ten minutes and
spoke for eighteen. And he said that
Il promise YOU people OF the Twenty
seventh senatorial district to represent
you in the future as have done in the
past Il you Will return me to the Sen
ate.
w stanley Burt spoke for few
moments in behalf OF his candidacy fer
the House OF Delegates.
Messrs. James, Baugh and Adams
each spoke in behalf Of the interest for
com ssioRer OF revenue,
Fully 500 voters listened TO the
speakers, and after the meeting by a
conservative estimate It was said that
2, o. Goodrich would carry Dendron
by ulneY par cent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
1 PLAYERS LEFT IN
NEWPORT TOURNEY

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. e7.-Mau-
rice f. Mclaughlin. Thomas c. Bun
dy. Beals Wright and Gustave r.
2o2 players who entered the 1911 all
corners tennis tournament. They Will
meet in the semi-hnai matches Mon
day, ten finals will be played Tues
day and the winner will play Cham
pion William A. Larned for the title
Thursday, The challenger gets a DAYS
rest this year after his strenuous eff
forts in working through an sll-com :
ers' tourney.
Touchards play has been excellent.
With Little he holds the doubles
championship. and the success of this
pair has been due in A great measure
to the steadiness and at times brill
liant play of the younger man.
Rundy. who has not been in top
form all season. showed his real game
Saturday when he beat J. f. u. Jones
in straight sets. Mclaughlin dis
posed of Washhurn, the youngster
who defeated Little. In straight sets.
and Touchard took four-set affair
from Carlton r. Gardner.
Reals Wright had a difficult time
in disposing OF y. ". Niles. the New
England champion. Several =. times
Niles Was within a stroke Of winning.
having taken the first two sets, but
Wright lasted longer and won the
last three. 1t took three hours and
twenty minutes to play this match
the sets falling 6-s. is, So, 1913
rs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
RICHMOND TEAM Is PLAYING
REAL BASEBALL AT PRESENT
nie Od and Batteries Are in Good Shape and Men Are PGj
ing 7ogceSertes IVh Roanoke Opens Proceedings This
Week and DanviHe Here the Latter Part-Gossip

well under the circumstances. He was
up against handicap from the start.
Had he come to Richmond from an
other team he would have been more
successful. but ne has been tried and
not found wanting. The experience
will stand him In good stead, and
George may be heard from as man
ager of some other team, should there
be change in Richmond.
The New York Yankees, who have
had string on Martin and Priest
and Revelle, viii try out these players.
Maths viii get a chance with Wash
ington, and if he does not suffer too
much from stage fright that boy Is
likely to make good. The scouts who
have looked him over say his main
fault is tendency to pun away from
the plate when hitting. He will get
over that and watching the big
leaguers at work viii be of great hene-
fit to him in the fielding line. He Is
young and he will improve. He has
improved so much this season that
nobody would recognize the present
left fielder In the cub who tried to
play that garden al the opening Of
the season.
Pitcher Hogue looks like conner.
and. Charles will be heard from. And
don't forget. gentlemen. that when
wee w me bakef is riEnt~-and ne APP
pears TO be in prime condition now
there are few third basemen In any
minor league who has a thing on the
little fellow who guards the third sta
ton for the Richmond team
The boys go TO Roanoke for the
first three days of this week and
DanNile comes here for the week end
Richmond Is likely to take the major
} ity of games from both these teams.
and 1t now looks as II Petersburg has
the best chance of winning the pen
nant- For the good of the game in
i the Cockade City IL is to be hoped
that the Tars win. Next seq son the
attendance at Petersburg Is apt n
suffer. particularly If there IS any fall
ing off in the play Of the team over
/ there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
LONG SWIM FOR WOMEN
WON BY MISS GOIDING

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Miss Elain
Goiding won the swimming race from
the battery to Coney Island day. A
distance of seventeen miles. She had
as her opponents Miss Lillian Howard,
who finished second, and Mrs. Arthur
Bouten, who became exhausted when
off Bath Beach, and was forced to
give UP the race. ..,...,-
Only three Of the seven women
entered IN the event We're on hand
when the race started at 1896 O'Clock
this morning.
Miss Goiding finished at 4:35 this
afternoon. her. time for the II miles
being five hours and fifty-nine min
utes. Miss Howard finished 81 min
utes later.
Miss Golding alternated with a fast
crawl and breast stroke. changing at
times to slow overland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
GREAT MEETING
is IN PROGRESS

HEATHsyILI4E. Aug, 27.-Kifkland
Grove Baptist camp meeting aow in
psogrsss about two miles from ffeagts-
VILE. in Northumberland county. Is at
tracing large crowds despite the dry
and dusty roads. Rev. J. j. Wicker,
OF Richmond, Va. continues to hold the
large congregation. Rev. W. Fl. Bay
lor, OF Baltimore, arrived Tuesday
morning and Is assisting In the preach
ing. The most pleasing feature Of the
great meeting Is the singing, led by
Rev. W. II. Lackliter, of Baltimore. as
sisted by his wife and Mrs J. J. Wick
err The duets, solos. and quartets,
sung by Rev. Wicker, Rev. LackIiter.
Mesdames Wicker and Lackliter have
charmed the camp goers. The meeting
will close sunday and the largest crowd
during the meeting Is expected on that
day. This is the last OF the Northern
Neck meetings..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
PROGRAM FOR LAST
WEEK OF CONCERTS

!. March. sulle Rive leila Bormide.
NJ. Rizza
2. Overture, Stradella Flotow
8. Drum solo, selected.
Master David Constine.
4. Vocal solo. Peggy Gray, Haviland
III. Dee Zarrow.
s. Fantasia. Albion ....... Beatens
tScotch, Irish and English airs,)
6. ta}.Alexander's Ragtime Band,
Berlin
fb) Happy Nights March. -. /. Levi
7. Grand Potpouri, Musical Jokes.
8. waltz. Enchanted Nights.
Mel Moret
Q. Medley. Popular Selections.
Rossiter
10. Vocal solo. Goodbye Honey Boy,
Goodbye .4r........... .Schfpro
II. Dee Harrow.
ii. Dixie. Star Spangled Banner. Aud
Lang Syne.
Joseph c. Kessnich, bandmaster.
Schedule OF parks for last week of
concerts:
Monday night. Marshall Square.
Tuesday night. Monroe Park.
Wednesday night, CANDLES Hill
Park.
Thursday night. Washington Park.
Friday night. Jefferson Park.
Saturday afternoon. William Byrd
Park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
BIVINS IS STAR AT
MOTORCYCLE MEET

r. r. Bivins was the star OF the Old
Dominion Motorcycle Club meet at
the State Fair Grounds Saturday. Al
though beaten in the ten mile open
by Sowell. the five mile and the Coca
Cola event fell to Twins. who showed
excellent speed. The attendance was
not as great as 1t might have been,
but the races proved most enjoya bic
and the applause was hearty.
]. C.. Couch had nasty spill, break
ing his machine and suffering painful,
though not serious. injuries. Sum
mary;
Five mile, single cylinder-B r.
Bivins. first: W. Fl. Jeffries. second:
Hardin Harris, third. Time, tbs.
Comic Coca Coia-Won by B. r.
Bivins.
Ten mile. open-E. r. Sowell first;
n. r. Bivins. second Time. IA.
Miss and out. five miles--B. r.
Bivins first. Time, 1;1s.
Five mile, twins only-B. n. Bivtns,
first. Time. T;15.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
No Hit Game for Walsh.

CHICAGO. Aug. 27.-~i'Big Ed
Walsh, pitching wonderful ball. shut
out the Boston Red Sox this afternoon.
to 0, without single hit or any
thing that resembled one. Inning af-
ter inning was reeled or with Walsh
working brilliantly. Only one Of the
Boston players reached first base. and
he landed there on the only pass is
sued by Walsh. A bad collision, which
may have serious effects. came off in
the third inning, when Right Fielder
Hendricksen and Center Fielder
Speaker clashed. Both were knocked
Unconscious and were carried OF the
field, Later Hendricksen was taken
to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The
White Sox cinched the game In the
first round by scoring three runs
RastOy,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
British Tennis Sails.

LONDON, Aug. 27.--The members
OF the British lawn tennis team. which
is to compete with the American team
in the preliminary tie for the Davis
cup. sailed for New York on the
Adriatic. G. p. Dixon, one OF the
members OF the team, said they in
tended to ask the American Lawn
Tennis Association for a weeks time
to enable them to have a reasonable
amount of practice before tho play
for the cup. The railroad and steam
ship strikes, he said. had made it i'm
possible for them 70 start any sooner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
TOBACCO GROWERS
HOPEFUL OF POOL

Especial to The Richmond virginian.
RALEIGH. n. G., Aug. 27.--Sonie
of the growers of the bright. or Gig
arctic. tobacco of the Virginia and
North Carolina belt. who were at
the Bi-state convention held In
Greensboro "a Friday and Saturday,
talked most hopefully to-day. They
all declared their belief that they
had the tobacco trust whtAe they
wanted II by the sincere carrying out
of the pooling plan adopted until
at least the minimum OF is cents a
pound Is prizeries and ware
houses and advances by local banks
being utilized meantime.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-28
AT THE THEATRES

Academy-''The Nest Egg" COM
edy: matinees Wednesday and Satur-
day.
Bijou--"Drittwood." an Owen Da-
Wis play: matinees Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
Colonial--Naudeviile and moving
pictures: continuous, afternoon and
night.
SPORTS s nnfw ma