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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
Il. F.. ID. No. 3.

There is a lot of sickness among
the children in this vicinity.
Hank AXES spent Saturday night
and Sunday at the home Of his SON
in-law, G. w. Roberts.
Don't think we can make a DO H.
ward out of the Waubonsie Trail with
hot air. 1t has come to another stage
where it will take some cash. We
are waiting for Leon to start some
thing on the depot hill. We are ready
to help our part, but you know there
are few hills in Eden outside of
the corporation.
The recent rains make the farmers
smile, as the pastures needed rain.
George Martin is new neighbor
in this vicinity, having moved from
South Dakota on one of George Cox S
farms.
The tri-weekly dance on Postum
hldge, that is they have one one
week and try to the next, was a fail
ure last week. To sum up the result
for the winter, about four young
men have had their noses broken, and
black eyes do not count. Some petty
thieving of horse blankets and lap
robes, some bad whiskey destroyed,
one or two families divided against
themselves. About time to adjourn,
amt it?
Arthur Cox and Ed Campbell at
tended the opening game of ball at
Jimmy Creek park Sunday. Jimmy
Creek won from Blockley, to 1.
J. M. Bar1ean was at the home of
his brother, Dan Barlean, Saturday
night, sitting up with the sick.
T.. D. P. Leahy is up and around after
a months illness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
WONlEN'S HAIR.
Can Easily be Made Fascinating and
LuXuriant.


On April 2, 1910, Mrs. r. NJ. Wor-
den, st. James Ave, HolyOke,
Mass, wrote: "Parisian Sage is the
best hair dressing | ever used. 1t
gave my hair life and gloss which
no other dressing ever did, besides
stopping it from falling out. 1t is
the only dressing for up-to-date
women"
Partisan Sage is guaranteed by
Van Werden & kopp to cure dan
druff, stop falling hair and itching
scalp in two weeks, or money back.
1t makes hair grow lustrous and lux
uriant. 1t is a delightfully."- refresh
ing hair dressing, not sticky or
greasy and will Immediately Danish
all doors. Large bottle SO cents at
druggists everywhere, and at Van
Werden & Kopp's. The girl with the
auburn hair on every bottle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
The Imported Percheron Stallion

Imported from France in 1904, re-
corded by the Percheron Society of
America, No. 52103, and also record
ed in the Percheron Registry Com
pany, of Columbus, Ohio, No. 4O290.
A beautiful black with strip and
snip, trace of white on both hind feet,
left hind foot white. Weighs 1000.
Will make the season of 1911 at
the Robbins barn in north Decatur.
TERMS to insure colt to
stand and suck. Mare and colt held
for service fee. Service fee becomes
due at once if owner disposes of
mare. Care will be taken to prevent
accidents, but will not be responsible
should any occur.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
Burr Oak Ridge.

Mrs. Evans and daughter Olive, of
Leon, took dinner with E. J. Horney
and family last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Parsons, of
High Point, attended the funeral Of
little Freda Evans.
Mrs. w. H. McCalla and Mrs. Ed
Turner returned TO Davis City Tues
day after visit with relatives in this
vicinity
Mrs. Ellington and daughter Ruth
went to BeacOnstield to attend the
graduating exercises, her neice, Anna
kimball, being one of the graduates.
Miss Olive Evans closed very sue
"essful term Of school at East Eden
Friday. She presented the scholars
with bea ltiiul souvenirs and in re-
>urn the scholars presented her with
d silver souvenir spoon
Ed Turner came down from Tur-
ner, Iowa, and visited over Sunday at
the home of G. E. Chastain, where
his wife and baby have been visiting.
The family of Dwight Freeman
have the measles
A heavy rain fell in this vicinity
Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Cain and VERNE Hull and
family, of Leon, were visiting at c.
E. Chastains last Sunday.
Freda, the little three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Evans, died at their home after an
illness of only few days. The be-
1eaved parents have the sympathy of
the entire community. Interment
was in the Meek's cemetery Sunday
morning.
Ralph and Joe Freeman attended
school at Brush College eight months
without being absent or tardy. This
is pretty good for boys so young.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
The PerchcrOn Stallion
Grey Prince
N. l.. DALE.

No. 1864
Foaled May %, 1900, weighs 1870
pounds. He is a good sure breeder
with a record of better than 80 per
cent of living colts.
Sired by Albany No. 20791, dam
imported Centurier No. 45706, second
dam by imported Negro, her record
number being 3G246, third sire by
imported Prince Geroan No. 14125,
fourth dam by Keto Bismarck.
Recorded in Percheron Stud Book
of America, and registered in the
office of the Iowa State Department
of Agriculture at Des Moines.
Grey Prince will make the season
of 1911 at my farm 3 miles southwest
of Leon, until the morning of April
18th, and on and after that date at
LATE Mitcheu's barn in Leon.
Terms-$12.50 to insure colt to
stand and suck. Parties parting with
mares or removing from the county
forfeit the insurance and service fee
becomes due at once. Mare and colt
will be held for service fee. Care
will be taken to prevent accidents
but will not be responsible should any
occur.
HENRY AXES OWNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
SmaShes All Records.

AS an all arounl laxative tonic
and health builder no other pills can
compare with Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. They tone and regulate the
stomach, liver and kidneys, purify
the blood, strengthen the nerves,
cure constipation, dyspepsia bilious
ness, jaundice, headache, chills and
malaria. Try them. 25c. at Van
Werden & kOpD'S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04

For Sale-100,OOO feet of native
lumber Of all kinds, miles south
west of Osceola, 5 miles north Of
Weldon. IT. ]. Swisher, Osceola,
Iowa. .;sj, u "A 4, ,.t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
Jack

A black jack with white nose and
belly, stands Is hands high, has good
bone and good style, and is a sure
breeder. At the colt show held in
Leon last December, in connection
with the Farmers Institute, there
were two of his colts shown, one 10
months old which weighed 1880 lbs.
and the other months old which
weighed $50 lbs. The judge who
passed on them was one of the judges
of live stock at the St. Louis Worlds
Fair, and he said he had never judy
ed as good mule colts as these These
colts are still owned by Mr.. Lewis
Richardson, of near Leon.
LOCKWOOD Bordeaux and Jack will
make the season of 1911 up to the
morning of April 18th at my farm 8
miles southeast of Leon, 3 miles
southwest of Woodland. On and
after that date at LATE Mitchell's
barn in Leon.
Terms $500 for Hockwold
Bordeaux and $1,000 for Jack, to
insure colt to stand and suck. Care
will be taken to prevent accidents,
but will not be responsible should any
occur. Mare and colt to be held for
the service of the stallion or jack
Parties selling or removing mares
from the county, service fee becomes
due at once.
w. H. AXES, Owner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
The Shire Stallion
Lanes MarmiOn"

Lanes Marmion will make the sea-
son of 1911 at the S. w. Robbins
barn in north Decatur. The service
fee will be $500 to insure colt to
stand and suck. Care will be taken
to prevent accidents, but will not be
responsible should any occur. The
service fee becomes due and payable
whenever the owner dispOses of mare,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
VeI0z 200

Sire: Arrogante Sc, by Leo 108,
out of Mana ia.
Dam: Capt 10, by Ligero 1856, out
of Nata 1853.
This jack is black with mealy
points, 1914 hands high, weighs
1040 lbs. This jack is the best i'm
ported Spanish Jack in southern Iowa
and is showing the best mules in the
country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
The Kentucky Jack.

This jack is years old, color iron
gray, good size, weighs 1000 pounds.
Farmers who have seen this jack say
he is the best they have ever seen in
this part of the country. Will stand
at the James Baker place, miles
northwest Of Leon, during the season
of 1911.
TERMS-$10.00 to insure colt to
stand and suck. Persons parting with
mares or removing from county, for
felt insurance and service fee be-
comes due at once. Care will be TAX
en- to prevent accidents, but will not
be responsible should any occur.
Baker Bros, Owners and Keeper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
The English Shire Stallion
Lad 1864

Sire: Willingham Lad No. 1928
(18453).
Dam: Creston Princess No. 6312,
by Bole John 1856 (6783).
Lad is an English Shire, color ma
hogany bay, weight 211O lbs. He is
one of the best breeders in Decatur
county.
This jack and stallion will make
the season of 1911 at my farm II
miles southeast of Leon.
TERMS-$10.0O for each to insure
colt to stand and suck. Persons
parting with mares or removing from
county, forfeit insurance and service
fee becomes due at once. Care will
be taken to prevent accidents, but will
not be responsible should any occur.
N. l.. DALE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04

BY patronizing our imported and reg
istered English Shire, Percheron, Nor
man and Road Stations.
Terms as low as $500.
We have woven wire around pas
ture and give one weeks pasture free
if you wish to leave mares, and sc per
day after that.
We also give several prizes each
year to the amount of $4,000 in SER
vice fees for the best colts by our
stations, to the parties breeding the
mares or the one that settles the fees.
Some choice young registered draft
stations for sale reasonable.
We also have on the stand the
Eden Prairie Imported English Shire
stallion, Souldren Vulcan 1901
(20038), we bought Of them last No.
vember. Terms $500 to insure in
foal, $1,000 to stand and suck. Gle
never looked better.)
Come see our stock and get terms,
conditions, etc., and ask about colt
show.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
Lockwood Bordeaux

Imported by Truman Bros, Bush
nell, ILL.,, is a magnificent Hackney
type of stallion, a beautiful roam,
foaled in 1901. He has good style
and has no equal in Decatur county
for action.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04

A centipede is seldom on its last
legs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
e. p. Hamilton & Sons,

2 miles northeast of Garden Grove,
on Humeston road, 3 miles southeast
of Leroy, Iowa. 35-10t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04

HENRY AXES OWNER.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
A MESA FARMER.

Many persons successful in busi-
 ness often have longing to return to the farm; or. having never been farmers, have d hankering to own farms. Whether that is the reason that ThOs. Armstrong, successful att torney of Phoenix, recently purchased a tract of land near Higfey. six miles southeast of Mesa. is not given out, but it probably was the same bee that has so frequently buzzed in the ear of others. At any rate, Mir Arm strong secured title to the land. pro cecdcd to erect q siX-room bungalow and build fences. Now he has placed herd of fifty dairy cows on the place and will supply milk to the creamery. thus adding to the fame of Mesa as a butter making district Good butter. too; ask anyone. Mir Armstrong is only one of several prosperous farmers of the Higley sec ton. It is recognized that there are no better lands in the valley. and everything in that section has an owner, and it will take good money to tear any of the owners loose from the soil.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
MESA
MESA NE|GHBORHOOD
 BUILDS UP RAPIDLY
Desert Wastes Are Being Rapidly Transformed Into Populous Section for Busy
 Settlers.

C. r. Collcy, accompanied by his wife came to Mesa Thursday from Phoenix. He drove over in buggy to which was hitched span of ponies. During the afternoon he went tu the Kleinman livery barn and tried to sell the horses. harness and buggy to sam l.. Smith. They bargained for some time. Collcy saying the req
 son he wanted to sell was that he and Mrs Colley were going to Texas. where his people lived. There Was d difference of s5 in what Colley want ed and what Smith offered, but final ly this was apparently strengthened out and Mir Smith understood that he was to get the outfit. COlley left the stable, promising to return later. From there he went to the Hibber1 stables. and after the usual amount of bargaining. Dan Hilbert gave Col ley a check for $10j. The bank was closed and Collcy asked Mir. Rose of the Cold Storage market to cash the check for him. Rose gave him S3l in money and his own check for the balance From Roses. Colley went tn George Johnsons and cashCd the Rose check. Then. SO far as anyone knows at present. the world opened mp and swallowed COlley. In fact. none of the Mesa men at that time took any particular interest in him. They knew the checks were good.
 Later, however. the Cowboy Corral people of Phoenix tclephoned over to know if Collcy was here. and if he had a buggy and set of harness be- longing to them. IL then developed that Colicy had hired the harness and buggy from the Corral stables and was to return that evening. The horses he had when he applied for the harness and rig When Mir Hib- bert learned that he had bought some thing the man had no right to sell, he put the officers wise and they began q search for the young fndn- cicr. Mrs. COlley was found. and said that she did not know just where her husband went. When he left she had arranged to meet him at Tempe last evening in time to- embark on the train bound for Texas. She said tn horses belonged to tfer1, but she could not believe her hus- band had sold the harness and buggy. for sine knew they had hired them in Phoenix. Sl.e appeared much charmed when she learned the truth. and said she q Il not uLderst9nG wha, he meant.
 It is supposed that Colley told his wife to meet him at Tempe last night, in order that she might truthfully make that statement, and thus throw the officers off the trail. It is prob able that Colley caught the train Thursday night and thus got good start of the officers
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.

The following is the program of the Christmas entertainment to be held in the Baptist church. Mesa. Satur- day evening. Dec. 2jth. beginning at 7:30 o'clock:
 Sjnging-"Joy to the World" by congregation.
 Scripture Lesson-By Miss An drews. superintendent.
 Singing-By congregation.
 Prayer-By w. F.. Smith.
 Exercise and Song-By Primary class.
 Instrumental Solo-By Ada Shew- man.
 Recitation-By Avah Smith
 Solo-By Flora Middleton. !. EXercise-"A Lesson On Giving" by Mrs. Davis class.
 Christmas Carol-By choir.
 Recitation-By Robert Ruse.
 Violin Solo-By Paul Gage.
 Duet and Chorus-By Lord Smith Pearl Snowman and Miss CarrolPs class.
 Short Address-"The Unspeakable Gift" by the pastor. Rev $. w. Cage SolO-By Mrs. Gillian
 Following the program will be the distribution of gifts.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
TEMPE
NICELY DRESSED BEEF
 FOR HOLIDAY TRADE
And an Opportunity to Guess on the
 Weiqht of One.

Weight or One.
 For several years past, just before Christmas, the local butchers have made practice of hanging up an ar tistically dressed beef. The public is then invited to guess at the weight of the beef and prizes are awarded those coming the nearest to the cor rect amount Teeter Bros. are first in the field this year with a fine young beef that has never been on the acales but which will be weighed at the shop at noon Christmas day. The enc coming the nearest to tho correct Y. eight will be given his choice Of a turkey or a Jig, the latter beautifully decorated and already for the oven. The Pioneer market will probably have it's beef hung up some time today and similar prizes will be offered
 Last year and the year before these contests attracted a great deal of at tcntion and there was 50 much specu- lation on the result. that several hund- red dollars changed hands It is a pc cUliar fact that the average person. looking at a dressed beef will over guess its weight by gool many pounds. The attractive manner in '. hich it is dressed. and the way it is spread out makes it look larger than it really is.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
NEWS IN BRIEF

MT. and Mrs. Harry Chandler ar,
 back from their visit to Los Angeles r. G. Carney manager of the Car | ney properties. is at Superior on busi- ness.
 Dr. P. P Myhand wears a twelv, dollar hat. Ed. W. Jones paid for the hat. just to show that he was not a good guesser as to the result of the late election. Christmas purchasers should not forget to use Red Cross stamps. The proceeds from the sale of these stamps; will be used to aid in the battle against the Great White Plague.
 The Missouri Girl will be in Mesa on the second of January.
 There are three inches of snow at Superior. according to Andrew -Shum- way who has just returned from tha. camp.
 The Mesa pOstoffice is crowded from morning to night these days: people are busy getting their Christmas re- membranes mailed
 Work on the Fl. E. Morris residence south of town. has been commenced by the contractor George Altman.
 Bowen X Shumway have their ar engagements all completed for Crowding the work on their contract on the Grand canal
 The Episcopal church of Mesa will have no special Christmas services this year. Their pastor is engaged to assist at the exercises to be held in Phoenix.
 Mrs. F. r. Myhand expects to leave for Los Angeles today. intending to there until spring.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
STRANGERS IN TOWN

At the Alhambra: R NJ. Herndon. san Frarcisco; Frank H. Crane, Merced. Calf: D. J. Dean. H. A. Hughes. Gus Hagcrman. Harvey Lee. Mir and Mrs. Rorabaugh. Phoenix; w. II. Roche. Chilcoat Pass: P. Rob erts. Globe; Dink Lay. F.. w. Hudson. Edw. II. Wood. Sacatoh;. " $. Nor man, Portland, oregon; ! C. Willard. C. Lewis. Los Angeles; Louis Degin, Denver.
 At the Palm.-W P Edwards. Globe; Edna Hulsey. Silver City. \. NJ; F. T. Show. C. II. Baird. Cribov. Mo; $. w. stewart, Phoenix: P. Bose man. city.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
METHODIST ePrs. CHURCH SOUTH

Sunday Dec. 2ith Sunday school at 10 A. Nj. Epworth League at 6:45 r. M. Preaching services at II A M. and 7:30 r NJ The subject for the morning is Welcome News From Heaven" In the evening the pastor will deliver q lecture entitled All Aboard giving his observation of 15 minutes at the Santa Fe depot in san Diego. Special musical program at eacH service. Anthems Glory to God in the Highest CThompson) Fear not. bring you glad tidings" (Fearis). Tenor Solos by Rev. F. w. German, Bethlehem CArmstrong). O Holy Night (Adolphc Adams). Come and bring d friend with you.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

At the Congregational church on De Cember 24 the Bible school will con vene at To \. M. for the usual lesson. and for final preparations for the Christmas exercises at : r NJ. The evening program will consist of indi vidual and class exercises, reCitatiOns and songs by the school. with the fol- lowing numbers by the choir: Anthem -BriShtest and Best. Response-Si- lent Night. Solo-Ave Maria. by Mrs. Steel. with Flute Obligato by Mir. Joe Ccsner. Solo tselected)-by MT Cos Ter. Miss Laura schmidt, organist. santa Claus with whip, bells and boots will arrive iG time to distribute his sweet-mcats and gifts.
 Public worship. with appropriate music by the choir at II A M J. Harden, pastor.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
MESA WEATHER

For eleven nights prior to the 18th j. l.. Naring says the electric alarm at his ranch rang tine warning signal. This signal indicates that the mer- cury in the thermometer has dropped to 29 degrees and hence the tempera- tdre is fast reaching the danger stage for young orange trees. Wednesday night. uAlr- Waring slept in peace and now hopes that the backbone of winter is so badly fractured that it will not resume it's unwOnted visor of t'le past two weeks. ..s
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
INSPECTION TRIP.

Captain Quartermastcr ChaS. w Harris ryturned yesterday from an rX- tended trip over the southern part of the territory where he has been in- specting the equipment of all national guard companies. He visitel every town in the south that has q company and has all equipment fully checked ur. He reports plenty of cold weather and snow on the ground in a good many places.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23

cery store. was kicked by a horse which he was passing in the yard back of the store. The animal landed with both feet on MT. Cosper's hip and thigh. One foot struck the thigh bone hard blow and put the mans leg temporarily out of commission He was taken to his home and went to bed. where he yet remains. The injuries are healing and he expects to be able to resume his duties at the store in d day or two.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
ONE SHIFT CALLED OFF.

The grave yard shift on the bridge work, from 12, midnight to 7:30 the next morning has been called off for the time being the work now being at d point where the third shift can not foe worked to special advantage. This Is only temporary. however, and with in a short time. the third shift will be put back on again.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
WELL CHANGES HANDS.

Since the beginning of actual con struction work on the Roosevelt re- scrvoir. there has been located eight miles east of Mesa what is generally referred to as Desert Well. This should not be confounded with Desert Wells. which is the property of Them- as Buchanan and is located on the Florence road.s fifteen miles out. Desert Well is on the Roosevelt road and was established as q watering station for the teams transporting machinery and supplies for the work of the reclamation service at Roose- welt. The next well on the road Is
 lCnntinnad nn Parn sl
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
MRS. FELTON, TO MARRY.

Mrs. Louise Felton will be married on Christmas day. Dec. 25th, to Mir Albert Young. a prominent young en- gineer of San Francisco. The we'd ding is to take place at the home of MT. and Mrs. II. G. Lilly. at 226S Alamo street, Los Angeles. Mrs. Lilly being a sister of Mrs. Felton.
 After the ceremony the bride and groom will leave for San Francisco. where they have home awaiting them.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
LUMBER FOR BUILDING

The managers of the Mesa lumber yards report an unusually large lum- Der trade at present. Much of it is going to the Higley and Chandler see tons. Quite a number of very fine farm houses are being erected in that section. and in another year people will fail to recognize any of the old land marks of the desert country.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
A cREoITABLE NEWSPAPER

The Evening Free Press came out Thursday evening and last evening with tWenty-page editions. something unusual even in the progressive town of Mesa Mir. Mitchell. the new pub fisher of the Mesa daily. is making good. The number is profuscly illus tratcd, covering many features of the town. Mir. Mitchell is to be con graduated upon the success of his undertaking
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
GOING TO THE COAST.

Prof. Ira D. Payne. Miss Burgess and Miss Critchley. all of the Normal, left last evening for Los Angeles where they will spend the Christmas holi- days School closed yesterday and will not be resumed again until the 3nd Of January.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
DIED YESTERDAY

Antonio Sotello a well known Tenn be Mexican. died yesterday morning ac 3 o'clock. at his home in Sotello ad- dition, after an illness of several weeks The funeral will probably be held today. though the arrangements had not been completed yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
TWO DPUNkS.

Despite the fact that Tempe is dry. an occasional drunk finds his way into the office of the justice of the peace. There were two such yesterday, one American and one Mexican. Both were assessed nominal fines, which were promptly paid.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-23
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

English Lutheran church Christmas day in the afternoon at 2:3) in the Congregational church. The Rev. C.. Luetke will preach on the theme: How The Shepherds Celebrated Christmas" A cordial welcome is eX- tended to all.