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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Miss Anita Moretti, member Of
Just Woman's Way company,
wears the new Harem SKIRT in the
last act Of that production at the OPP
era house next Thursday evening.
This will be the first chance the lad
les of Leon will have to see and pass
their judgment upo1. this latest SEN
sation in ladies' wearing apparel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

One of the pleasing features with
w. H. Coulter's Famous Shows is the
entire absence of any gamblers or
grafters which are usually found
with every tent show of any size.
Civility and courteous treatment on
the part Of all connected with the en-
terprise make it safe for children and
ladies to attend without escort. Leon,
Thursday, May 4th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Crystal White Orpington eggs for
sale. Wonderful laying strain, $500
per setting or $500 for two settings.
Also Sawyer strain Indian Runner
ducks, fawn and white, $1.00 per IL
large white eggs, delivered at Deca-
tur or Leon. L. E. Cummins, Deca-
tur, Iowa. Phone on Decatur line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Frank Allen, mail carrier on route
1, received Monday a fine new Wag-
ner motorcycle, which he will use IN
carrying the mail as soon as he learns
how to ride the brute. Bowsher &
Bowsher sold him the machine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Knoxville is all swelled up over
the announcement that the Burling
ton is going to build them a new
depot which will be an exact coun-
terpart Of Icons fine new depot. Ola
Casey, of the Knoxville Express, says
Knoxville has been using a sheep
shed for a depot ever since the road
was built to Knoxville.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

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, 1911-04-27
FOrSter-TOu.

Mr.. w. L. Forster, of WOODBURY.,
Iowa, and Miss Jennie J. Toll, of
Humeston, were married at the M.
E. parsonage in this city on Wednes-
day, April 10Th, Rev. E. M. Hoff Of
floating. The bride and groom are
well known and popular young peo-
pie in their community, and many
friends wish them joy and prosperity
along life's journey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

The New Century Club had a de-
lightful surprise at their regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. B. l..
Eiker last Friday afternoon. Mrs.
Eiker's mother, Mrs. E. Hendrick-
son, who is a member Of the club and
has been spending the winter in Cali
fornia, sent a large box of delicious
candied fruits of all kinds as her re-
membrance of the club.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

DR.. w. S. Nye was able to come up
to his office Tuesday, the first time
for several days, having been con.
fined to his home by an attack OF
tOnsilitis,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

A new play by the popular writer,
Sidney w. Pascoe, "Just a Woman's
Way."s2 this season is commanding
general attention from crltica! pub
lie. This successful drama Will ne
the attraction at the opera house on
Thursday evening, Arril 27th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

DR.. o. w. Foxworthy has moved
his office to the rooms in the Biggs
block over the furniture store, where
he may be found by those wishing to
consult with him. Entrance to office,
stairway between Hansell's and the
furniture store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

E. j. Sankey buys and sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

A bill has passed the Iowa house
by which provision is made for the
publication of names of all those
holding government permits to sell
liquor. Practically every bootlegger
holds such a permit, to prevent his
falling into the relentless hands Of
the federal authorities. Under the
proposed law all holders of such per-
mits, not operating under the mulct
tax, should be published, the county
attorney getting a certified copy from
the internal revenue collectors. This
would also be considered evidence
against the holder in prosecution.
This will do much to root out the
boot Logging practice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Sweet Potato Plants-I will have
good sweet potato plants in any
quantity, for sale at my home in Day.
is City, or will deliver them at
Leon. w. NJ. Kimball.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

If all the houses in this town were
painted with Bradley & Vrooman
Pure Paint there would be no more
painting for at least five years. Sold
by Van Werden & KOpp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

There will be congregational
meeting of the Presbyterian church
at the close of Sunday school next
Sunday morning, and all members
are requested to be in attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Native Lumber have twenty
thousand feet of native lumber for
sale at my farm near Palestine. A
E. Ellis, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Bradley, the optician, will be at
DR.. Woodmansee's Saturdays and
Mondays. See him about your eyes.
He solicits the most difficult cases
and changes the lenses free OF
charge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

The Y. w. B. M. will meet will
Mrs. J. M. Chastain on Wednesday
May 3rd, at 3 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

For Sale-A three passenger Ford
roadster auto. A bargain for some
one T. L. Wheeler, Leroy, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27
Two Lectures.

Watch for Mr.. jolly on the "Jolly
Side of Life at the Nj. f. church,
Tuesday and Wednesday. May 9th
and 10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

For Sale-Buff Rock eggs, 81
cents a setting, $500 for 100. Mrs. )
c.. Johnson, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27
Notice.

Those dragging and intending 10
drag the roads Of Woodland town
ship must contract with clerk if they
receive pay. E. H. Carver,
Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

G. M. Harris, formerly OF DAVIS
City, is here now ready for business
at the North Side Studio.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

I now can make approved farm
loans at 51a per cent net to the
lender. Money ready. Come and
see me. E. j. Sankey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

A report comes from North Caro-
lima of a hen that laid five eggs
day. That hen must be a poor math-
ematician.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Mrs. Gid Sage, of southwest of
Leon, is reported very low and grave
fears are entertained for her recov-
cry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Grinding-All Kinds of feed and
corn meal grinding done on Tues
days and Fridays. j. B. Snyder 35-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

We guarantee our cement DOCKS
the best and cheapest on the Market.
Leon Cement and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

All kinds of cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

For Sale-A good rebuilt run
about. Price right. See H. A.
Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Teale enter
tanned a number of friends at six
o'clock dinner last Thursday even
ing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Buff Plymouth eggs SO cents per
setting, $500 per hundred. Mrs. A.
Sell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

For Sale-One practically new
2 horse power, air cooled gasoline
engine. Inquire at E. w. Teale's
Garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

That efficient road worker, A. j..
Fulton, who has been foreman OF the
county road gang for several years,
has been employed by the trustees OF
High Point township to take full
charge Of their road work for this
year, and We will guarantee that
there will be wonderful improve
ment shown in the roads Of High
Point township when he completes
the work. The farlrcrs OF Decatur
county are taking remarkable IN
terest in the improving of the roads
this year, as result Of securing the
Waubonsie and Interstate Trails,
and they will expend quite sum OIL
money raised by voluntary subscrlp-
tions, in addition to the fund which
is raised by means of the county levy
for road purposes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

Smoke the best ever, Havana
Spikes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27
Smoke the Havana Spike cigar.

r. Trimble, sight specialist, will be
at Hotel Leon, Tuesday, May 9Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

James F. Hurst has been confined
to his home the past week by illness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

For the best auto oil and batter
les see H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

T. Trimble, sight specialist, will be
at Hotel Leon, Tuesday, May 9Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27
Call for Havana Spike cigars.

View work a speciality.
C. NJ. Harris.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27
There Is a Cause

There Is a Cause
for those headaches, tired
eyes, etc. We find and re-
remove the cause. Many
people in this vicinity are
grateful for relief obtained
by glasses fitted by
T.TRIMBLE.
See him at Leon Hotel
Tuesday. May 9th
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

One feature of the new law in re-
gard to automobile taxes that Will
cause trouble for a time is that IT
means a changing Of all the numbers
of all the autos in the state every
year. There must be new registra-
ton every year and with the new
registration new number, and the
owner must put the number not on'v
on the rear of the machine but on
the front end. If motors have been
assessed this year for taxation the as
sessment will be Cancelled and Whei.
the state tax is paid July 1st it takes
the place of the local taxation. The
task of handling the matter OF re-
registering all the motor cars in the
state will not be small one and II
will keep more than one clerk busy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27

One thing is certain, and that is
the Waubonsie trail agitation
through the southern tier OF coun-
counties is doing much for a general
improvement of all roads in the coun-
ties through which it passes. Every
main road in every county may IN
time become as we'll improved as the
trail, and every one who uses these
roads, surely hope they will be i'm
proved. Good roads means much to
any locality. They cannot be too
we'll improved, and money and time
put into the improvement of high
ways is money and time we'll spent.
Every mile of road improved adds a
great deal to the lands adjoining
thereto. We cannot have too many
good roads and we trust the Wau-
Donsie trail which passes through
Conway, will be made road in time
after which all can pattern.-Con-
way Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-04-27
Is What We Appreciate.

Try one, Havana Spike cigar.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
DANIEL SNYDER
DIES AT HALLS FORD

Daniel Snyder, one of the oldest and
wealthiest farmers of Washington
county, died at his home on the Wat
auga river, at Halls ford, saturday
morning at two o'clock. Mr. Snyder
WIS born on Dec. %, 1918, and had
lived all his long life at the home
where he died. His land lies along
the Watauga river near where Will
lam Bean built his cabin, the first
settlement in Tennessee.
Mr.. Snyder has been prominent in
the affairs of the county and he served
as a soldier of the Confederate army,
being member of Witcher's battalion.
Mr.. Snyder has had his farm divid-
ed among his ten children. The de-
ceased is survived by his wife and ten
children.
The children are, John, Joe, Charles,
Dan and Miss Elizabeth, of Halls;
Ford; Casper, Hyrman, George, Mrs.
Campbell and Mrs. John King, who
reside in the west.
Mr.. Snyder was two years older than
his mother--in--law, who was Mrs.
Hyram Hale, Mrs. Snyder having
been Miss Jane Hale.
The funeral occurred at the old home
Sunday at 2 p. m.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
L. Fl. PETTEPLACE MAY BE
MANAGER OF c., C. & O.

L. H. Petteplace, the present division
superintendent of the Carolina, Clinch-
field and Ohio railroad, will, it Is re-
ported, succeed M. J. Caples as vice.
president and general manager of the
road.
Mr.. Petteplace rose from position
at the telegraph key on the Norfolk &
Western railway. He became assistant
trainmaster ON the Norfolk & Western
and later became trainmaster. Upon
the eve of being made superintendent
of the SciotO division, he came with
Mr.. CapleS, who had been superinten-
dent of the Pocahontas division, to the
Carolina, Clinchtield and Ohio.
Mr.. Caples' resignation as manager
of the Clinchfield is effective November
l. 1t is said that the directors of the
Clinchfield met the figures offered Mr..
Caples by the q. Il o., but he decided
to go with the @. & o. road because it
offers greater opportunity, with its
lines extending from Chicago to the
central west, to Norfolk on the coast.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
CORRUPT SENATORS.

The investigation in the stephenson
case at first seemed to indicate that the
aged and wealthy Wisconsin senator
was an "easy mark " for grafters, and
that the very large expense incurred In
his election had come in the greater
part of an exceedingly liberal use OF q
large campaign fund not directly charge
able to any corrupt purpose. But later
revelations made by the testimony OF
Lieut.. Gov. Morris puts the matter IN
a more serious fight.
This Stevenson case, together with
that of Senator Lorimer, OF ILLINOIS,
presents noisome spectacle OF the cor
ruption that has entered the highest
legislative body in the nation. There
should be no halfway dealing with
matters of this kind. Investigation
should go to the bottom and the senate
should purge itself Of members VINO
have obtained their seats by such rep
rehensible means. The moral health OF
the nation will be Slapped if there is any
liberation of corruption in high places.
There should be such asentiment arous-
ed and expressed all over the country
as will compel the expulsion Of both
Stevenson and Lorimer. 1t is an af-
front to the national honor that men
should have seats in the senate obtain
ed by the methods that it now seems
that both of these men employed
Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
MANUFACTURING PLANT
WILL Be ENLARGED.

The Hice Manufacturing Company,
one of the most prospecting industries
of this city, are now making prepatinns
for the addition of new building 50x
100 feet a modern up-to-date boiler
house of brick and steel to be absolute
ly fireproof, as well as install one of
the latest improved shavings exhaust
system. They hope to have this work
completed within the next thirty days.
1t will be remembered that this firm
has been located here less than year,
but with the efficient management of
their Mr.. Hice, the business has grown
until it is impossible to take care of
same with their present facilities. They
also contemplate the instalment of a
modern band sawpiIi in the near fu-
ture.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
MANAGER M. J. CAPLES
TO LEAVE c., C. & o.

M. J. Caples, vice-president and gen.
OraI manager of she g., G. & o. Railway
Company, headquarters in this city,
has resigned his position to become
vice president of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, headquarters Richmond,
Va. The resignation is effective No
vember l. No one has been appointed
to succeed Mr.. Caples. Mr.. Caples has
been identified with the g., {. & O..
railway for the past five years, coming
here from the Norfolk and Western.
He assisted in the construction of the
c., q. & o. railway.
Mr.. Caples is one of the best-known
railroad engineers in the country. He,
still young man, has had striking
career. Before going with the Clinch-
field he was in charge of the Pocahon-
tas division of the Norfolk and Western.
More coal is moved on this division
than on almost any other railroad divi-
sion in the country.
Mr.. Caples is the engineering genius
of the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
railroad. He was secured from the
Norfolk and Western shortly after Geo.
L. Garter began the work of building
what has proved probably the costliest
road per mile in the country. He be-
came chief engineer and general man.
ager and actively directed the construc-
ton work. The road penetrates the
toughest mountain region east of the
Rockies, and much of the successful
construction work is due TO the efforts
and genius of Mr.. Caples.
Mr.Caples has done engineering work
in various parts of the country, and in
addition to being a splendid engineer,
is successful transportation man, hav-
ing had ripe experience as such.
Mr.Caples has taken deep interest in
the material development of this Sec
ton. He is q man of deeds and few
words, modest and retiring in manner,
but thoroughly affable and extremely
popular with his associates and subor-
dinates. The announcement of his res
ignation is source of regret TO employ
es of every department of the Carolina,
Clinchfield and Ohio railroad.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
EX-BANKER WALSH NOW
FACES HIGHER TRIBUNAL

Chicago, Oct 90. John r. Walsh,
formor banker, publisher and railroad
owner, released week ago, from the
Leavenworth federal penitentiary, died
today of heart disease.
Mr.. Walsh had been in bed most of
the time since his arrival here from
Leavenworth, October Is. He had
been attended constantly by physicians
Intermittent reports OF Mr.. Walsh's
failing health during his incarceration
had been denied at the penitentiary.
On his release, it was plain that he
had aged, and he gave up plans for re
Of his position as financial
leader and took to his bed
Mr.. Walsh was IA years old. Death
came just nine days after his release
on parole from the federal panitenti-
airy, where he had been sent on charges
of misappropriating the funds of the
bank to the use of other enterprises.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
RAILROAD COMMISSION
TAKES A HAND

The state railroad commission has
enlisted in the fight for new passen-
ger depot in this city and at Clinton
and has issued the following order to
E. H. Coapman, vice-president of the
Southern:
"You are hereby notified to appear
before the Tennessee railroad commits
sion on Monday, November 8, 1911, at
10 o'clock a. M, in the Office Of said
commission at Nashville, Tenn, and
show cause, If any, why you should
not build, in the towns of Clinton,
Tenn, and Johnson City, Tenn, depots
in accordance with the law and ade-
quate accommodations of passengers in
said towns"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
BENEFIT CONCERT AT
FIRST vi. E. CHURCH.

Tuesdays concert at the First M. E..
church was a success. There are sew
eral pronounced features that made it
so. First, the very cultured and APP
preciative audience who listened to the
program; secondly, an array of the
south's best talent; thirdly, program
of just the proper length and fourthly,
very noticeable variety of numbers
on the program, and their clever ar
rangement and appropriateness. As a
result, the entertainment was carried
out in a smooth professional manner,
every one was delighted, and a good
sum was cleared for the West Side
school.
AS to the program itself, the feature
which contributed perhaps in largest
measure to its success, did not appear
on the program, this was the expert
enced and untiring efforts of Mrs. S.
f. Miller and Mrs. S. T. Willard in ar
ranging the entertainment and pro-
gram. There is magic in the fingers
of Miss Mary Lyle that brings the dead
to life, as was again proven in her SUI
perb Interpretation of Martins "Even-
song" There was a full measure of en-
joyment in every moment during the
selections of the versatile Miss Anna
Barlow, in both her instrumental Sc
lection, ore of Moszkowski's beautiful
waltzes, and her vocal solo, 1.-TWO Lit.
tie Irish Songs" Miss Dickinson ex-
hibiled pronounced natural talent and
high accomplishment in her two read
ings, sScenes frorl the School for Scan
dal," and an Italian impersonation,
"Nicolette.n Miss Wright is one of
the few pianistes with truly artistic
temperament and touch, and her inter-
probation of Liszt's Raphsodie was
certainly as the old master intended.
The appropriate "Hearts and Flowers"
was given most feelingly by Miss Mil
lard and Henley Gilbreath, violinists,
with Miss Wright accompanying, and
Mr.. Gilbreath's rendition of the first
from DeBeriot's Ninth Con-
certo called forth deserved hearty
enchore. Miss Barlow and Robt. Lyle,
the popular tenor, shared the honors in
the singing of the charming duet, Men
delssohn's ~ Would That My Love"
The two selections by the well-known
male quartette were most
thoroughly enjoyed, their expressive
harmony and amusing actions furnish
ing delightful diversion in the pro-
gram.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
WATAUGA NEWS ITEMS.

Watauga, Tenn, Oct. M.-J.C. Rob-
ertson and wife had reception Sunday
for their son, J. F. Robertson, and his
bride, nee Miss Mamie Harvey, who
were married about q month ago, but
kept it a secret from the public. There
were present, besides the bride and
groom, Edgar Robertson, wife and chill
dren, of Johnson City; Mrs. Deborah
Marshall, of Newmansville; Mrs. Mary
Boyer, of Alton, aunts of the groom;
w. B. Hendrix and wife and Misses
Ida Bowman and Blanche Robertson.
A pleasant day was spent by all, re-
CARELESS of the downpour OF rain.
Mrs. William b. Reynolds and little
daughter, Anna Belle, went to Johnson
City Friday to meet her brother, I. I.
Reese, who had just come up from
Monteagle to visit friends.
James Lacy and Miss Mamie Feath-
ers were married at Austin Springs,
Sunday, October Is, but kept it secret
from the public until few days ago.
John ]. Lilly and wife went up to
Bluff City Monday to visit their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Oscar Hendrix, who lately
moved to that place.
A. ID. Shields, Of Knoxville, was here
Monday representing the Fletcher e.
Wilson Coffee Co., of Nashville.
Mrs. Lottie Holly returned Monday
from visit to her sister, Mrs. Alexan-
der Shell, of johnson City.
A. e. Taylor, of Knoxville, was here
Monday representing the American
Tobacco Company.
l.. III. Hodge was here Monday rep
resenting the Lockett-R Reeves 20.
Thomas Scott, of Alton, came Sunday
to visit his cousin, A. X. Lacy.
w. T. Scott was here Monday repre-
senting Huntsman Bros.
T. T. Reese went to Johnson City on
business Monday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-10-26
ROAD COMMISSIONERS
WILL MAKE SURVEYS.

At meeting of the Washington
county road commissioners in Jones'
boro, Tenn, October Fl, 1911, the fol-
lowing matters in reference to the pro
posed highway were settled:
The right-of-way is to be SO feet wide,
between bitches 30 feet, the macadam
IA feet wide and inches thick; the
maximum grade is per cent.
The commissioners will survey any
route from Jonesboro to the Greene
county line, provided parties interested
in said route will put up 800 in cash
by the 3lst instant; any route from
Jonesboro to Johnson City will be sur
veyed at cost of SIS, to be put up by
the same time. Nothing will be paid
for the right-of-way.
The next meeting of the board will
be held at Jonesboro October 81, 1911,
at 8 a. m. X. L. PATTON, Sec.