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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
A New Tire Setting Machine.

W. w. Craig & Son, the up-to-
date blacksmiths of this city, are con-
stantly adding new machinery to
their already we'll equipped shop.
The latest thing was installed the
last week, being Brooks Cold Tire
Setter, which is wonderful ma
chine. The tires are set with the met
al cold, and the machine congresses
it. There is no burnt of charred
felloe surface to wear away but
a hard wood surface instead; no
steam and water soaked felloes to
shrink away and loosen the tire; no
burnt paint to replace. 1t gives just
the amount of dish required; no
everlasting, no guess work about it.
tire set by this machine is better
and will run longer without loosen
ing than is possible when set
in the old way. Their work is guar
anteed and they will refund your
money if work is not satisfactory.
Call at their shop on Commercial
street and see the machine in oper-
alton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Fetcher-Tullis.

On last Wednesday evening at 8
O'Clock, at the home of the brides
parents in Decatur occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Herb Fletcher and
Miss Mary Tullis, Rev. Vanatta ofic-
iating. :. :. Isl $50 -
Mr.. Fletcher is one of the enter
prising young businessmen of Deca-
tur, and his bride is one of Decatur's
most popular and accomplished
young ladies. Their many friends ex-
tend congratulations and wish them
. long and prosperous life. *
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Mrs. Boston SmallwOOd.

Miss Alcinda Meek SmallwOOd
was born in Coshocton county, Ohio.
December II, 1881, and departed
this life June 16, 1911, at the age of
79 years, months and days.
She was married to Charles Bos-
ton Smallwood March "a, 1849.
um county, Ohio, for six years, then
came west and stopped for one year
in Illinois, then came to Madison
county, Iowa, where they remained
one year, and then moved to Decatur
county in 1856, where they lived to-
gether until July IA, 1904, at which
time Boston Smallwood departed
this life. To their union were born
eleven children, three dying in in
fancy. Virginia died May "a, 1898.
The rest are all living and were at
her bedside when she died, except
Anna, who could not be present on
account of her health. Those living
are Kate, Lizzie, Anna, George, Ella,
Charles and Lucy.
She united with the M. E. church
at the age of eleven years and lived
a devoted christian life until death,
and expressed herself several times
during her last sickness as ready
and waiting to 60 home. Two weeks
before her death she called her chill
dren around her bed and bade them
goodbye, saying she was going
home to Jesus, and that all was we'll,
and she was ready to 60 at any time.
She said that she loved everybody
and that she wanted her children
oil - ;n To-
words she spoke were Take me now
Jesus, I am ready to CO." She was a
loving mother, good neighbor, and
we'll may it be said that she always
lived true christian life. To know
her was to love and respect her. She
always loved home and willingly
lent a helping hand to those in dis
tress or need, and while her life was
long and useful she knew, using her
suffering as evidence, that the bright
morning of the new day would soon
dawn, when taken with her last ill
ness. Each life somewhere, some
time, will meet that inevitable and
unconquerable foe, death, in their
pathway toward the grave, but with
sure and spotless page in Life's
Book as she had, we can fearlessly
and triumphantly say, "Oh! death,
where is thy sting; Oh! grave, where
is thy victory" Eyes that have been
closed in the eternal darkness will
never know again the touch of tears;
lips that have sealed with the great
seal will never utter another word
of sorrow or grief. Upon the shad-
owy shore Of death the sea Of trou-,
BILE casts no wave. >xst
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Mrs. VIM. j.. Briley.
s.1IrT't I

Sarah Ann Pecigo was born ins
Picaway county, Ohio, April 49,.
1880, and died at the home of her
son, H. s. Briley, in High Point
township, June "a, 1911, aged 81
years. months and 8 days. She was
united in marriage to William j..
Briley in 1853, after which they
moved to Wayne county, Iowa, lived
there for one year and then came to
Decatur county, where they entered
their homestead, and where she has
ever since resided. To their union
were born six children, Benjamin F.,
Rebecca, jamie, Vina, Harvey S. and
Joseph H. She was left a widow in
1874, and left to fight the battles of
life alone. She united with the M.
E. church in early life, and in after
years united with the United Breth-
rem church, and lived in that faith
until death. Funeral services were
conducted at the home by Elder A.
L. Sears, on June 25th at o'clock,
the text being Eccle. 7:2 and 8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
LeeCOx.

Mr.. Milo F. Lee and Miss Vera G
Cox were married by Rev. C. w.
Reeder at his home in this city last
Wednesday evening"
These young people are we'll and
favorably known, the groom being
employed at the Leon Ice Cream Co. g
factory and the bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cox, of Eden
township. She has been student
in the Leon High School the past
year and is a favorite among large
circle of friends who extend their
congratulations and wish the young
couple an abundance Of happiness
and prosperity. sMr. and Mrs. Lee
will 80 to housekeeping at once in
this city. " ',ss3
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Union Meetings.

The first union meeting of the sea-
son will be held at the M. E. church
next Lords day evening. 1t will be
patriotic service and will be par
ticipated in by the pastors of both
the Christian and Methodist
churches and others. Union services
will be held each Lords day evening
during the months of July and Aug
ust. The places of these meetings
will be announced from time to
time. The Bible schools will be held
at each of the churches as usual, as
also will the morning preaching SER
vice. At the Christian church next
Lords day evening the Christian
Endeavors will give a patriotic pro-
gram at o'clock. The public is in
vited to all these services.
J. s. Coffin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

Next Tuesday is July 4th, and the
rural mail carriers 70 not 20 over
their route that day, it being legal
holiday. We specially request an
our correspondents to mail their let
ters in time SO they will be gathered
up by the rural mail carriers when
they make their trip on Monday.
Kindly keep this in mind and ret
your letters to us in time, even if
you don't have as many items as
usual. 1t is impossible for us to
handle correspondence which reaches
us on Wednesday, as The Reporter
goes to press at noon on Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Editors Met at les Moines.

The Southern Iowa Editorial AS
sociation held their summer meeting
at Des Moines last Thursday and
Friday, there being representative
attendance at the meeting. The Re-
porter han slipped away to attend
the meeting and hobnobbed with the
fraternity for couple. of days, as
we'll as having our ugly-mug printed
in all of the Des Moines papers along
with King George and other celeb
rites. The editors were royalty
entertained while in Des Moines by
the Greater Des Moines Committee,
Thursday evening being taken to
Ingersoll park where a special pro-
gram was rendered. On Friday they
were guests at luncheon at which
a number of good speakers address,
ed the editors, including Hon. Henry
Wallace, Harvey Ingham, Lafe Young
jr., and others. The Greater Des
Moines Committee is an organiza-
ton of thirty prominent business
men of Des Moines, who make, it
their business to see that all con-
ventions visiting Des Moines are en-
tertained, and they are boosters and
pushers for Des Moines and the state
of Iowa. They are at work now plan
ning'for an all Iowa week in Octo-
ber, at which a special effort will
be made all over the state to have
the people of Iowa buy all Iowa made
goods for one week, and the move
ment will be heartily seconded by
commercial and other organizations
all over the state. Horace Barnes,
of the Abba Republican, was elected
as president of the Editorial Asso-
citation for the coming year, w. H.
Davidson, of the Burlington Hawk
Eye, vice president, and The Report
er man was reelected as secretary
treasurer for the eleventh term. The
association will hold it's winter meet
ing at Clarinda, and the summer
meeting in 1912 at Burlington, and
will probably have an excursion for
the members and their wives, taking
a steamer at Burlington and making
the round trip on the Mississippi
river to St. Paul.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Five Feet of Coal at Princeton,

Princeton, Mo-, is all worked up
over finding five foot vein of coal
at that place. T. w. Ballew, the
millionaire lumberman has been pros-
pecting for coal and seems to have
met with good success. Some years
ago Ballew drilled for coal near his
big lime kiln and found a good vein
at depth of 451 feet. Last week
the second prospect hole was finish
ed on the Kesterson farm southwest
OF Princeton, and five foot vein of
coal was found at depth of 1876 feet.
Other holes will be drilled at once
and it is said that Mr.. Ballew will
finance a company which will sink
shaft at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Notice of Bond Sale.

The city treasurer of Leon, Iowa,
will receive bids up to eight p. m.
July, IS, 1911.
On $4,000 Waterworks bonds,
said bonds will be in denomination
OF $500 each, to bear ~ per cent
annual interest, to run twenty years
with optional payments after ten
years. i
The council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
s. G. Mitchell, City Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
House Struck by Lightning.

During the severe storm last Fri
day evening the house on the farm
OF Will Honn, south of town, was
struck by lightning, the bolt taking
effect on the kitchen chimney, tear
ing the chimney down, some shingles
OIL and the weatherboarding, and
tore up some of the floor behind the
kitchen stove. Mr. and Mrs. Honn
were sleeping in the house but felt
no effect of the shock, neither was
the house set on fire. 1t was, how
ever, filled with smoke. Garden
Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Notice..

Notice is hereby given to A. E.
Jordan that the trustees of Wood
land township, Decatur. county, Iowa,
will meet at the said A. e. Jordan's
farm, of said township, to view his
half of all partition fences between
his and Geo. o. Johnson's farm, on
July ,Srd, at 8 o'clock a. m.
A. M. Stephens,
Eugene Massey, g.
J. E. Lentz,
J.. Trustees.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
An Eyeless Chicken.

c. w. Reeder, manager of the
Leon Orpingtons, has quite curl
osity in the way of an eyeless chick
en-, which he found in a flock of
young chickens recently hatched. It
is a White Orpington, but has no sign
of an eye at all, the head being per-
fectly smooth. The chicken is well
formed otherwise, and is as healthy
as any of the others. The chick is
now on exhibition at The Reporter
Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Elder L. NJ. KOb Died Monday.

Elder L. M. Kob, one of the pion-
eer settlers and we'll known farmers
and ministers of Decatur county,
died at his home in Garden Grove at
noon Monday at an advanced age.
He has been in failing health for
several months and his death was
not unexpected. Funeral services
will be held this "wednesday morn
ing at the Dunkard church, at 10
o'clock
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29

E. J. Sankey buys ana sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans ON,
approved security 1t the best rates,
and does . general real estate busi-
ness. Has had 20 years experience
In the business. Once upstairs, NORTH
west c0Fnee Main and Coannercial
,streets, Leoh. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29

For Sale One practically new
2 horse power, air cooled gasoline
engine. Inquire at e. w. Teale's
Garage. .ai ii q s,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29

For Sale good rebuilt rum
about. Price right. See H. A.
Wright. s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-06-29
Marriage Licenses.

For the best auto OIL and batter.
1e9es II. a. Wright. &
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

Sale of tickets, September 20, 10.
Sale of tickets, September Il, 19l
Sale of tickets, September %, I9l
Entry money, races......... -.
Concessions on fair grounds 49,.
Concessions on streets of Webste
Collections stall rent on grounds
Cash in treasury February q, 10
Cash in treasury, loan on ground
10 per cent of premiums retained
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

have given him an endorsement for
anything; then he broke with Mr..
Gamble, and knowing by Mr.. Elliott's
past record when he deserted the former
republican organization and remained
with his friend, Gamble. Crawford
thought it would be wise to get from
under AMI refuse to endorse Mr.. Elliott.
Then sufficient influence was brought to
bear from various portions of the state,
and the willy Coe |. changed his views
again in the hopes of ~feathering his
own nest and gave out an interview
endorsing Elliott. Then the attention
OF the senator was called TO the fact
that the state platform was opposed to
the appointment of corporation attor-
neys to such places. Coe /. then came
out and denied his interview and said
he had never endorsed Elliott. The
Sioux Falls Press says either the Press
or Crawford has lied about the inter-
view and calls upon the senator to come
before the people and clear up the mat
ter. If President Taft knew the junior
senator as well as many South Dako-
tans did before his election, and as
others (the Press among them are get
ting to know him, his endorsement
would not cut much ice. Elliott is an
honest man and no faint can attach to
him-unless it is for his support of Coe
|. Crawford.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
n. r. DENTON, Editor.

Ex-senator Foraker, by his letter to
President Taft, relating to the proposed
fortification of the Panama canal and
the opposition of the British govern
ment thereto, clearly shows: first, that
the ex-senator is a loyal American citi-
zen and one whom even the most bitter
of defeats could not turn against the
good of his country. He informs the
president of the terms as agreed upon
by him and Secretary Hay, and also of
the ratification Of the agreement by
England at that time, and further states
that the government has not only the
right but has a duty to perform to fort
ify the canal which has cost so many
millions of dollars. Foraker's stock has
gone up considerably all over the coun-
try since his letter to the president.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

From u legislative report we must
believe thatlwhen Lieutenant Governor
Byrness administered the oath of office to
Senator Ross e. Parks and two other
senators who were late, that he took
occasion to rub it in" to the delayed
members. W. are not conversant with
the particulars in the other cases, but
Senator Parks had..a very sick child at
home and it was not possible for him to
get y trained nurse until the day he
departed, and then he went very reluct-
ahty, Had he made fan explanation
when being censured we know the lieu
tenant governor would have apologized-
But all who know Senator Parks from
Day county realize he is not much given
to explanations, but would much rather
walk up to the rail and take his medi-
cine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
WOULD DECLARE
THE SEAT VACANT
Beverldge Submits Minority Re-
port In LOrImer Case.

Washington, Jan. 10.-The fight TO
prevent Senator Lorimer OF Illinois re.
tanning his seat in the United States
senate was opened with a contest be-
tween Senators Beverage of Indiana
and Owen of Oklahoma. both of whom
contested the right to fire the first
gun In the same cause.
Senator Beverage, by virtue of be-
ing a member of the committee on
privileges and elections, which investi-
gated charges OF bribery against Mr..
Lorimer, gained a tactical victory by
fling a minority report attacking the
petition OF his colleagues on the com.
mittee who voted to e~xonerate the
Illinois senator.
senator Owen, however, introduced
q resolution to declare the election of
Senator Lorimer to have been illegal
and void, but he was not permitted to
address the senate in its support.
The senate held that the resolution
under the rules would have to go over
Tor a day. Mr.. Beveridge then sub.
mltted his report, the conclusion of
which was:
"That this election was invalid un-
der any possible view of the law. II
the senate so concludes 1t is our duty
so to declare. Therefore I submit the
following resolution:
~"'Resolved, That William Lorimer
was not duly and legally elected to a
seat In the senate of the United States
by the legislature of the state of I'LL
nois.'"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

Last week we mentioned that II. M.
Wallace, of Elk Point, Grand Master of
the Odd Fellow lodge for the state and
mayor of Elk Point, was in Milbank
attending a meeting Of the district grand
lodge, and today we are called upon to
chronicle his death, which occurred at
his home Thursday evening. This
reminds us that life is insecure and
fleeing. Mr.. Wallace looked to us when
in Milbank full of promise of many
years of usefulness to himself, family,
city and state. He was an attorney by
profession; was a man of ability and
sterling integrity, who will be greatly
missed by a large circle of friends and
admirers all over the state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

When both United States Senators
from this state endorsed James Elliott
as the successor of Judge Garland upon
the United States bench for the district
OF South dakota, we presumed the
matter was settled. But now Senator
Crawford says he has not endorsed him.
While u personal acquaintance with
Mr.. Elliott has been very slight, yet
we have known of him ever since we
have been in the state, and believe that
should he secure the appointment he
would make an excellent Judge. He is
tooSlarge a man in the largest sense for
a bit of corporation faint to attach to
him, even though he has been employed
by the Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway company. W. know that the
custom of the railroad companies every
where is to employ the very best law
yers they can. The corporation faint
hullabalao is used by men who them
selves are so small that they would do
anyone's bidding for cash they are not
the kind of men that railway companies
or discerning individuals employ. But
now that we are on this judge of the
United States court matter we want to
say that President Taft does not have
TO go outside Of South Dakota for good
timber. Mr.. Elliott is not the only man
who could fiji the place with great credit
and deal out the most impartial justice.
We . cite many Of them; for instance
A. w. Campbell, Of Aberdeen; H. H..
Potter, Of Webster; Thos. L. Boucks of
Milbank; LoringsE. Gaffy. of Pierre;
Frank Aiken, of Sioux Falls; Thomas
Sterling. Of vermillion; Bartlett Tripp,
of Yankton-but what is the use of
naming them. There are so many of
them It would be impossible to name
them al. We are for q non-partisan
judge, and do not care whether the sue
cessor Of Garland Is . democrat, pro-
hibitionist or republican 80 long Is he is
. good. capable man; and we know that
the president will appoint none who has
not the qualifications in every sense.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

Deputy
Sioux Fal
brought b
wanted I'd
grand iai
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
TARIFF COMMISSION BILL IN
Representative Longworth's Measure
Provides Permanent Board.

Washington, Jan. 6.--The tariff com
mission bill was introduced in the
house. 1t was framed by Representa-.
tive Longworth OF Ohio after confer.
ences with President Taft and with
progressive Republicans.
1t provides for a permanent tariff
board and further powers to make 1t
a thoroughly efficient body. particular
ly as to facilities for Investigations.
Mr.. Longworth eaid he purposed to
press his measure, which embodies
what he regards as the best features
Of the Lenroot. Goode and other bills,
and hoped to obtain a favorable re-
Fort from the ways and means com.
mittee promptly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12
SENATORS BY DIRECT VOTE
Senate Judiciary committee Agrees on
Resolution.

Washington, Jan. 10.-At . meeting
Of the senate committee on the ju-
dietary, a decision was reached to
report favcrably the subcommittee
resolution authorizing an amendment
to the Constitution to provide for the
election of United States senators by
direct vote.
The debate in the committee turned
upon the question as to whether the
state or the federal government
should supervise the elections. The
subcommittee's provision directs that
the times. place and manner of hold.
ing elections shall be prescribed In
each state by the Legislature there
Of"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-01-12

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