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Las Vegas optic., 1911-02-13
COLORADO TELEPHONE
NEW MEXICO'S OPPOR-
TUNITY

Ihis year New Mexico will have
tne best opportunity presented in
many years for making known the
advantages of the new state to mil.
lions of people not acquainted with
the possibilities which exist here.
For the first time in its history New
York City will hold next November
= great land and irrigation exposi-
ton, where the products of the soil
In all parts of America will be dis.
played. Being within a days ride
of half the population of the United
States, the show will have an i'm
mense territory to draw from and
the results ought to be highly pro.
ftable for those states which take
part.
1t is an opportunity which New
Mexico cannot afford to miss, and
we are confident that the bureau
of immigration will see to it that New
Mexicos display is one of the best
and most attractive of the many
great ones sent from the other states.
New Mexico has the goods and is not
afraid to show them in any section
of the country. The recent ex-
hibition at Chicago brought immense
honor to New Mexico and demon
strated to hundreds of thousands that
the new state mas opportunities which |
appeal to all anxious to get on in the
world.
The East furnishes the best field |
for the procuring of settlers for the
idle lands of the west. Hundreds of |
cities there are overcrowded and
thousands are compelled to slave and |
toll for enough to keep them from
actual want. Every incoming steam
er ADDS to the congestion and makes
conditions harder for all. In many
sections farming pays very little
and is constant struggle to make
the rundown land do its work. With
such conditions existing, the East
furnishes fertile field for the ener-
gies Of New Mexico and other west
ern states. In New York and it's i'm
mediate vicinity there are 100000
people within half an hours ride of
Madison Square garden, and out of
this immense number it is figured
that not a hundred thousand have any
comprehension of the magnitude of
the agricultural interests of the
country and the great variety and
wealth of the products of the soil.
The coming exposition will be the
means of eniightening them as to
what is being done and will continue
to be done by the tillers of the soil.
1t is New Mexicos chance to get the
biggest advertising ever secured for
it and this will surely result if the
exhibits are the equal of those re-
Gently made. New Mexico can do
better, however, and the display, if
one is made, should be the biggest
and best ever assembled. Every sec
tion of the new state can be shown
to advantage in various lines and the
merits of New Mexico impressed in
manner that will result in an i'm
mense influx of desirable citizens.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-02-13

Foley Kidney Pills are a reliable
remedy for backache. rheumatism and
urinary irregularities. They are tonic
in action, quick in results and afford
a prompt relief from all kidney disor-
ders. o. G. Schaefer and Red Cross
Drug Co.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-02-13

New York, Feb. 13--Today being
observed as Lincoln's birthday, the
New York stock exchange was closed
all day, and as a result there were
no market quotations given.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-02-13
TODAYS COMPLETE MARKET REPORTS

butchers, s7.2O@7.85; light, 81. 500
7.40.
Sheep-15,0 900. Market steady. Nut.
tons, $3.75@4 so; lambs, $3.50
6 10; fed wethers and yearlings,
$4.2O@5. .35; fed western ewes, $9.7
@4.25.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-02-13

All those wishing to invest in the
above proposition will please call at
Romero Mercantile Cos. store where
assays and samples of ore can be
seen, and get all other information.
No stock sold under $1,000.
Very respectfully,
MARGARITO ROMERO.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-02-13
WOOL

st. Louis, Feb. 13.-Wool-Markei
is unchanged. Territory and west
ern mediums. 1902; fine mediums
16@1S; fine, 1908.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-02-13
Continuous .HdvertiSing

rs WHAT makes your name familiar and
Identifies it with your business Continuous
never turning your back to give the other
fellow chance when you are not looking
qIf you advertise occasionally, somebody else
may share in the benefit Of your expenditure
by CHANGING to be in when you are out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

Mr.. Frank Stewart, a prominent
businessman of Alton, on Monday
purchased the funiture and under
taking business of c. F. Miller in
this city, and will take possession
March 1st. Mr.. Stewart conducts a
large furniture and undertaking es-
tablishment at Alton, but having Wis
tied a number of times in Leon was
80 impressed with Leon that he de-
cided to locate here and was making
arrangements to open new store
when negotiations were closed with
Mr.. Miller. Mr.. Stewart will con-
tinue his business at Alton, placing
it in the hands of competent man
ager, and will personally take charge
of his big store in Leon and move
his family to this city at once. He
is live wire, and the kind of busi-
nessman we are pleased to see come
to Leon. He has purchased fine
business and splendid stock and we
feel sure he will never regret moving
to this city. Mr.. Miller will dis
pose of all his interests in this city
and locate elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Ruppert-Shcll.

The following concerning the mar
riage of Miss Alberta Rupert is TAX
en- from the Muscotah (kans.) Rec
ord. Elder Rupert and family
were former residents of Leon, Ell
der Rupert, being pastor of the Ad-
vent Christian church in this city
for couple of years:
miss Alberta Rupert and Mr..
Charles Shell were married at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. j. Rupert, at IL o'clock to-
day, her father, Elder J. J. Rupert,
officiating. Afterwards a five course
dinner was served to fifty-f1ve guests.
They received numerous presents.
The couple are we'll known here and
highly respected for their fine char
acter. They went to Horton to the
home furnished by the groom but
expect to go on farm in the
spring."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Peary Missed North Pole 1.6 Miles,

That Peary came within one and
six-tenths miles of the north pole,
near enough to establish his claim
of having been at the exact spot, is
the decision of the house committee
on naval affairs. The basis OF the
committees finding is a chart pre-
pared. by members Of the United
States and geodetic, survey, ana
based on Peary's observations.
This chart shows that Peary went
to the left on nearing the pole, due
to an error in his instruments. La
ter he crossed toward the pole, his
nearest point being one and six
tenths of a mile. The majority re-
port recommends that Peary be re-
tired with the rank of rear admiral.
The minority report does not
question Peary's performance, but
arraigns the national geographic So
ciety's committee, which Represen-
tative Roberts claims, announced Its
findings after only cursory examl-
nation of Peary's proofs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Were Heavily Fined.

Jasper Smith, young man from
the country, who had trouble at the
Estes Cafe on Christmas eve and was
fined by Mayor Harvey, came to Leon
again Saturday evening and made an
assault on Will Crawford, who had
mixed in the previous trouble, and
threatened that he would get Estes
before leaving town. When Estes
heard of the threat he picked up a
pop bottle and went out and looked
Smith up. He found him near Stem
pei & Cherrington' drug store and
struck him over the head with the
bottle, cutting deep cash over an
inch long and making a bad bruise
Estes and Smith were both taken be-
fore Mayor Harvey who fined each
$25. Estes paid his fine and Smith
went to Jail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Negus-WOOdard.

Mr.. Daniel H. Negus, of Des
Moines, and Miss Blanche Woodard,
of Leon, were married by Rev. E. T.
Mcfarland, pastor of the Christian
church at Rock Island, at his home
in that city on last Wednesday,.
The groom is a we'll known young
businessman of Des Moines, being
the representative of the Underwood
Typewriter Co. The bride is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion Woodard, of this city, and
for some time has been a student at
the G. c. c. College in Des Moines,
and the news of her marriage came
as a surprise to, her parents and
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Negus will
make their home in Des Moines and
many friends extend their congratu-
latiOnS. ".'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Humeston Wants Electric Lights

Messrs. A. L. Barker and A. D.
Mcclure, of Humeston, were In Leon
last Friday, comforting with the Leon
Electric Co., in regard to running a
line to Humeston and furnishing the
town with electric lights and power.
Garden Grove has also been figuring
on the same thing. and 1t is expected
that the two towns will get together
and hold special elections and vote
on the proposition to grant the Leon
company a franchise and contract for
street lighting. Decatur City is now
securing lights from the Leon plant,
and the service is giving entire satis-
faction. Leon has the best lighting
and power plant of any city in south
ern Iowa, and the best men at the
head of it. Humeston and Garden
Grove will make no mistake II they
can secure electric current from Leon
and it will be much cheaper and
more satisfactory than trying to
maintain a separate plant in each
town. -. =. IT,. .,.,-s -s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Resume Drilling of Deep Well.

Contractor Peterson arrived in
Leon Monday and has once more
commenced drilling on the deep we'll,
and has promised to push the work
along now. Everyone is very anxi-
GUS that the we'll be completed SO
that it can be definitely determined
whether deep water can be secured
for the waterworks system, and the
city council should put up with no
further delay on the part Of the con-
tractor. When the contract was lei
|it was on condition that the work
be completed by Oct. 3D. 1910, and
|it looks - II much valuable time had
been lost X Watsrworks are TO be In
|stallSt this yser. !.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Band Supper A Big Success.

That the citizens OF Leon appre-
ciate the K. P. Band was manifested
by the large attendance at the sup
per and concert given for the benefit
of the band at the X. P. hall last
Wednesday night. The weather was
about as. disagreeable as could be
wished for, but the hall was crowd
ed, even standing room being at
premium. The ladies of Leon had
prepared a splendid supper expect
ing an attendance of about two hum
dred, but the big crowd nearly clean
ed them out, and when the tickets
were counted it was found that over
three hundred people had been fed.
The band and orchestra furnished
splendid music during the evening,
and during the intermission Col.
Riley Buchanan sold a number OF
articles of merchandise which had
been donated by the merchants and
others, and the sale created con-
siderable amusement. A squealing
pig donated by C. M. AXES was sold
to J. R. Bowsher for $500, and the
next highest article was marriage
license donated by clerk Mendenhall
and an offer of a free marriage GER
emony by three ministers, which was
knocked down to Will Springer at
S7.25, after a vain attempt on the
part of Pete Brady, Claude Robin
son, Charley Rhoades and one or two
others to secure the coveted prize.
In addition to the band and orches-
ira music there were a number OF
good numbers on the program,
male quartet composed of Lester
Gardner, Leslie Grimes, George
Boone and Robert Tatman being
roundly encored, as was a piano Sc
lection by Miss Ruth Farquhar, a
duet by Miss Cecil Grimes and Mr..
Raymond jenkins, very pleasing
reading by Miss Hazel Moore, and
black face specially by Lou Pease.
1t was pretty late when the program
was completed but everybody had a
fine time. The receipts from the
supper were $104, and from the auc-
tion sale $98, making total OF
1902 realized for the band, and the
band boys are feeling mighty good
over the financial success OF the
evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
REVIVAL TO CONTINUE
Great Interest Manifested in Evan
gelistlC Meeting which will be
Continued This Week.

The great revival at the Christian
church under the leadership of Evan
gelist w. l.. Harris continues with
deepening interest. The beautiful
brick chapel is packed to it's fullest
capacity nearly every night. There
were perhaps a hundred or more
turned away from the door Sunday
night because they could not gain
admittance. People are coming to
the Lord in large numbers. Last
Thursday there were five came, Fri
day night six, Saturday night eight
and Lords day nineteen, Monday
night five. Leon is aroused relig-
iously as it has not been for many
years. Religion is the topic of con-
yersation in Office, shop and store.
The crust of sin is being broken.
Many noble young men are being
reached for Christ and the church.
The number of converts up to today
(Tuesday) counting those who came
by statement or letter or by confess
sion and baptism, reaches 113. We
are hoping to reach many more this
week. We had planned to close last
Lords day, but the interest was so
great, so we continue another week.
We had 176 in the Bible School last
Lords day, and we are working for
200 the coming Lords day. Will
you be one of the number? Follow
ing are the topics to be discussed the
rest of the week.
Thursday night - 1.-The Choice
Rests with YOU"
Friday night-"1s 1t Well With
Thee?"
Saturday night-"The Only Rem
edy for Sim
Lords day morning-"The Three
Gardens"
Lords day afternoon-"Hands
People," GA free lecture.)
Lords day evening-"Crown of
Service"
Special music at all of these SER
vices. Don't fail to hear the SER
mons in these closing days of the
meeting. j. S. Coffin, Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Butler Ellis.

Butler Ellis was born in Mercer
county, Missouri, March 1, 1850,
died at the county home in Eden
township, Jan. %, 1911, aged 60
years, 10 months and 2S days. His
father, Judge w. w. Ellis, was an
early settler of Decatur county, and
was very prominent, being the judge
of the county court for number of
years. The funeral was held at the
Christian church in Leon at 64:30
Lords day afternoon, being conduct
ed by the pastor, Elder J. S. Coffin.
The remains were laid to rest in the
Leon cemetery. He leaves one sister,
Mrs. Wainwright, of Winterset, and
a brother, S. H. Ellis, of Ottumwa,
besides few relatives in and around
Leon to mourn his death.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Hot Shots From Evangelist Harris

Young man you belong to Cod
There is more than one way of
killing that wife of yours-neglect
her and she dies. 'Tis thus that you
kill the SOUL
"A bird-with one wing will not fly
very welf.'
Suppose the bibles were all full
of blank leaves and you couldn't
pray, what would be your loss?'
"God requires of you obedience
and faithfulness, two of the greatest
words in the English language. Some
seem to think that because they have
been buried with their Lord in bap-
tism that they have trough ticket
to Heaven on the sleeper"
1--WE plead just as earnestly for a
return to Apostolic spirituality as we
do for Apostolic obedience-not only
that you start right, but that you
stay right"
"The most stupenduous fact of all
history is the resurrection of Christ. p"
Gods first, highest and best
thought for man, was woman
AN excuse is lie covered
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Appreciates ii The Reporter.

The following letter from our cid
friend, I. P. Coin, of Mohler, Idaho,
shows that The Reporter is appreci-
ated away out in that western coun-
try:
Mohler, Idaho, Jan. 20, 1911.
Dear Old Friend:-You will find
in this letter money order for
$500, to pay for the Reporter as
long as it will. We can't do without
the old Reporter. l have been a
subscriber of the Reporter for about
forty-four years, and it is just like
getting money from home every
week. We take six papers, but we
always open the Reporter first, for
we want to hear from old Decatur
county friends and the old friends
at home.
Wishing the editor and The Re-
porter a prosperous and Happy New
Year, I remain,
Yours for democracy,
Gnin
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Ogilvie & Gardner
has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent, Mr. Ogilvie selling his interest
to Mr.. L. VanNostrand. The business
will be continued under the firm
name of Gardner & VanNostrand. The
accounts OF the firm of Ogilvie &
Gardner are in the hands of Mr..
Ogilvie and all parties indebted to
us are requested to make settlement
with him at once so our business
affairs can be settled up.
Geo. T. Ogilvie,
Will A. Gardner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Keep Away From the Wires.

The wires on which the electric
light current is carried to, the wells
down by Casters lake, carries 1000
volts of electricity, and everyone
should be careful to keep away from
the wires, for to touch them when
the current is on would mean death.
Parents should specially instruct
their children, many of whom play
in the woods down by the lake to
keep away from the poles and trees
on which the wires are strung. The
Electric Light Co. have had danger
cards printed and posted and desire
to give the public warning of the
danger of touching the wires. The
line to Decatur City carries the same
voltage and is equally dangerous.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Estes Cafe Sold.

The Estes Cafe changed hands
early Monday morning it being pur-
chased by S. E. Benetiel and ex-
sheriff T. E. Wallace, who took pos
session at once and will continue the
business at the same location. They
have splendidly equipped cafe, and
Mr.. Benefiel and family have had
many years experience in the busi-
ness in this city. The cafe will be
known hereafter as the Benefiel &
Wallace Cafe, and the boys will be
pleased to see all their old friends. z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Another Grocery Change.

There seems to be a general
change around in the grocery busi-
ness in Leon, another change being
last Friday, when Geo.
T. Ogilvie traded his interest in. the
grocery store of Ogilvie & Gardner
to Lem VanNostrand for his interest
in the opera house block, and pos
session was given at once. The new
firm of Gardner & VanNostrand will
continue the grocery business at the
old stand.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
KENYON NOW LEADS.
Funk Requests His Supporters to
! Vote for Kenyon, but Still the
, -" Deadlock Continues.

The deadlock over the election of
United States Senator at Des Moines
still continues. On Monday Funk is
sued, a statement requesting that his
supporters vote for Kenyon for a
time in the hope of breaking the
deadlock, but intimated that If Ken
yon was not at once elected that he
would still continue in the race. In
the vote on Tuesday Kenyon receiv-
cd sc votes, but lacked 10 votes of
the required number to elect, and
the Young supporters are standing
pat. Two former Funk votes, Sena-
tor Allen, of Jefferson, and Repre-
sentative Harvey, of Osceola, voted
for Young. The vote Tuesday was
Porter CD ................ At
Kenyon (R) ...............6 .66
Young (R) ............. SO
Garst (R) ..............
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Our New Depot Excites Envy.

The new depot at Leon was opened
to the public Monday, and the people
of that town are delighted with it.
1t is the finest in this part of the
state, of ample size and very much
ahead of Osceola. OF course some
will rise to enquire why the Burling-
ton would want to hide a depot of
that kind at Leon, but the fact re-
mains. they got it and the reason
they did was because they all
boosted" for it, Leon is q real live
tOWn.-OSceola Sentinel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
Gray-Gaines.

Mr.. Charles Gray, of Murray,
Iowa, and Mrs. Eta Gaines, of this
city, were quietly married at the
home of the bride in west Leon, on
Saturday, Jan. 28th, at p. m, the
ceremony being performed by JUS
tice A. R. Warford. Mrs. Gaines
has resided in this city for number
of years. The happy couple will 60
to housekeeping soon on farm near
Murray, and their many friends ex-
tend CONGRATULATIONS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
NEW RIVER-TO-RIVER ROAD.
Highway to Pass Through Southern
Tier of Counties. N

Sidney, Ia, Jan. ga party con-
sisting of Charley and Benjamin Nit
chell, H. ]. Ross and Thomas McMa-
hon, all residing west of Shenandoah, ,
and Charles Metelman, T. E. Newby,
T. E. James, w. S. Stephens, E. w.
Runyon and Thomas Trewet of this
city were at Nebraska City recently
to interest the people in the propos-
ed River-to-river auto road across
Iowa through the southern tier of
county seats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
,Ex.Auditor Lemley Buys Grocery.

Ex-auditor ]. v. Lemley has pur-
chased the grocery store of T. p.
Fulton in the opera house block,
taken today. Mr.. Lemley will be
no new hand at the business as he
was engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness for number of years before
coming to Leon. He will add to the
stock and conduct strictly first
class grocery store, and will be
pleased to have all his friends call
on him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

Advertisers should remember The
Reporter goes to press at noon on
Wednesday and all advertisements
must be in the hands of the printer
not later than Tuesday, and should
be brought in as early as possible.
We had to refuse several ADVERTISE
ments this week which came in We'd
nesday morning, as it was impossible
to get them in type in time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02
YOU CAN'T BEAT 1T!

For a home or an investment. A
piece of the Rosebud land. I will be.
in Leon from the 1st to the 18th of
February. Call on me while I am
there. l will gladly give you any
information you may desire, and will
sell you a home if you want it.
Milo Moore, Gregory, S. D.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

1t is with pleasure that I can rec
ommend Lou Pease, agent of the
Farmers Insurance Co. for the very
prompt settlement of the loss ON
grain and hay in my barn which was
recently. destroyed by fire. He made
a very prompt and satisfactory set
tlement and I received a draft for
$451, and am highly pleased with:
the settlement made by Mr.. Pease.
Clyde Marvin,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

Notice-The trustees of Eden
township will receive sealed bids for
the road work of Eden township for
1911 until 2 o'clock p. NJ, Feb. 25th.
The trustees reserve the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
r. p Mills CIork
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

We want you to call at our store
during our Majestic Demonstration
Week. jan. 80, to Feb. 4, and get
q Souvenir Set of Majestis Ware.
VIM. Critchton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

Bohumir Kryl, who made such q
big hit with his band at the Chautau-
qua last summer, will be here Thurs
day evening, Feb. 9Th, at the opera
house, with his superb concert COM
pany, including his daughter, Miss
Josephine Kryl, violiniste, and Misses
Helen Norris and Marie Edwards,
solo vocalists. Don't miss this fine
musical entertainment,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

: Leon is getting good deal Of ad-
yertising lately because they were
successful in getting a new depot
from the Burlington. Now while
you are thinking of it that was quite
an accomplishment for Leon and the
town deserves to be known far and
wide for INT. Ayr Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

Mrs. D. r. Springsteen, of Decatur
City, was visitor here q few hours
Tuesday, having come this far with
her sister, Mrs. c. w. Detrick, who
was starting for her home at New
Plymouth, Idaho.-Osceola Sentinel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

"A SON was horn to Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Rex, Of Eden township, on
Tuesday. y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

Get Majestic Souvenir Set of
Ware at Wm.y Critchton & Sons
store during demonstration week,
Jan. 80, to Feb. 4.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-02-02

Special meetings will begin at the
Methodist church Sunday evening,
Feb. 5th. All are cordially invited
to attend. -. &C. 5