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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
"Chub' Davis Commits Suicide.

G. A. Davis, prominent farmer
living near Garden Grove, commit
ted suicide Sunday afternoon by
shooting himself through the heart
with shot gun. Mr.. Davis has
and though he owned fine farm OF
200 acres and was we'll fixed finan-
cially he brooded over the thought
that he was candidate for the
poor house. He has been subject
to spells of dependency for many
years, and has frequently threaten
ed to take his life, but the threat
was not taken seriously by his fam
lily. Sunday afternoon about 8
o'clock he took his gun and started
to leave the house. Mrs. Davis had
gone to the picnic park west of the
house and his two daughters were
alone with him. They plead with
him not to take the gun with him.
but he replied that it was empty
and he would not do any harm.
Accompanied by his nephew, lad
about ten years of age, he left the
house and walked about ten rods
north of the house, where he sent
the boy back. He took off his heavy
flannel shirt and placed the muzzle
of the gun directly over his heart
and then touched the trigger OF
with stick, death resulting instant
ly. His family heard the shot and
went to him at once, but he was
dead when they reached him. Cor
oner Layton was notified but de-
cided that an inquest was not nec-
eSSary
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
Teale-VandervOrt.
eSSary.

Friends in this city have received
news of the marriage of Mr.. Thomas
Teale, one of the prominent citizens
of Leon, to Mrs. Anna Vandervort,
of Salem, Neb., which occurred at
Santa Barbara, California, on Feb.
5th, and although the news was
rather slow in reaching Leon, the
many friends of Mr.. Teale will
lations.
The following clippings from San
ia Barbara and Salem, Neb., papers
tells the story.
Cupid was not to be outWitted,
although it took many years to car
ry out his plans and the little god
triumphed yesterday in the marriage
of Mrs. Anna Vandervort aged sc
years and Thomas ~,Teale aged 68.
The ceremony was quietly celebrated
yesterday at 1880 p. M, at the home
of S. A. Tisdel, of 1929 San PasQual
street, old family friends of the bride.
who had been visiting them. The
union is a elimination of youthful
romance. The Rev. w. D. Moore
The two knew each other when
they were children, grew up together
and for three years were engaged,
but something came between them
and they parted, each going differ
ent way. Both married and both
were widowed, and after years had
passed they drifted together again.
Mr.. Teale is a wealthy man; q re-
tired banker, who for a number Of
years has been spending his winters
in California, and he left with his
bride yesterday for Los Angeles,
where he will visit his brothers and
will spend the rest Of the winter in
a cottage he has taken at one of
the beach resorts.-Santa Barbara
(Cal.) Press, Sunday, Feb. 5th.
The above article refers to Mrs.
Vandervort, one of the old residents
of Salem, she having gone to Cali
fornia few months ago for visit,
and the above is the happy culmi-
nation of that visit. Her many
friends here extend sincere congrat-
quired husband. S. A. Tisdel and
wife, who are mentioned in the above
and at whose home the ceremony
was performed are also old residents
of Salem, who moved to California
few years ago.-Salem, Neb., In
deX
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
CreeS-Main.

Last Wednesday, March 1st, at
noon, Mr.. Fred Crees jr. of Grand
River, and Miss Daisy Maine, of De-
catur City, were united in marriage,
Elder J. S. Coffin, pastor of the
Christian church officiating. The
wedding took place at the home of
D. F. Avery on west Commercial
street, where Elder Coffin has re-
Gently fitted up rooms for his study.
Mr.. L. C. Maine and Miss Elizabeth,
Jones, of Decatur, witnessed the
ceremony. The groom was born
and raised near Grand River, and in
too we'll known to need An introduc-
tion. He is a prosperous young
farmer. The bride moved to this;
county few years ago and during
the time she has lived here has
made many warm friends. Mr.. and,
Mrs. Crees left on the afternoon,
train for Iowa City for few days
visit with his aunt. They will make
their home on a farm near Grand
River, and many friends extend con-
gratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
Young-Ward.


Mr.. Fred Young and Miss Ruth
Ward, both of near Grand River,
were married at the M. E. parsonage
in Grand River last Wednesday even;
ing. the ceremony being performed
by Rev. c. Knoll. They were attend
ed by the groom's sister, Miss Mar
tina Young. =
The bride is daughter of Mrs. D..
Ward, and one of the popular young
ladies of Richland township The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Young, and spent several
years in this city while his father
was county treasurer. He has many
friends in this city who extend their
congratulations. The happy young
couple will make their home -on Z
farm near Grand River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
New Millinery Creations.

The ladies of Leon are on the
tip toe of anticipation as to what the
new styles will be in spring millin-
cry, and their wish will be gratified
when they attend the grand opening
at Keller & Pryor's millinery store
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
March Is, II and 49, Their buyers
have visited all the leading centers
and have selected with great care the
most exquisite line of up-to-date
millinery which will be shown in
any city in southern Iowa, embyac-
ing as it does all the new creations,
and many of them exclusive novel;
ties which cannot be seen elsewhere.
Don't forget (he dates and don't
fail to attend the opening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
Captured Horse Thief.

Sheriff Jesse Andrew has a new
boarder at hotel de Andrew, having
registered his guest last Wednesday
The new boarder is Frank Galloway
who was indicted by the last grand
jury for stealing fine mare from
U. S. Muck, who lives on the w. H
Snyder farm six miles northeast OF
Leon. The prisoner is young fel-
low about twenty years of age. On
Christmas eve he showed up in
Leon and was given lodging at the
Park hotel by the city authorities.
He had been writing to Miss Ida
Taylor, who lives near Crown, and
Christmas day he started out to
visit her. That night Mr.. Muck's
mare, and saddle and bride owned
by Mr.. Snyder disappeared. Sus-
picion fastened on Galloway, and he
was indicted. 1t was learned that
his home was in Kansas City, and
Sheriff Andrew went to that city the
fore part of February but could not
locate Galloway. A few weeks later
he again secured clew and made
a second trip, but again Galloway
gave him the slip. Then detectives
were put on the case and last week
the sheriff received word that his
man was again in Kansas City.
Miss Taylor went to Kansas City,
ostensibly to meet Galloway, who
had been writing to her, and when
he met the young lady in the depot
the officers placed him under ar
rest. A requisition had been Sc
cured, but Galloway waived it, and
came to Iowa with the sheriff. On
the way to this city he made a full
confession and told the sheriff
where he had left the mare with a
farmer near Indianola. Sheriff An
drew, Muck and Snyder went to In
diaola last Friday where the prop
erty was identified and Mr.. Muck
rode the mare back home. 1t seems
that Galloway had left the mare
with farmer after agreeing to sell
her for 81 8, hut the farmer
suspicious that all was not right
and paid the money with the ex-
ception of the price of ticket to
Kansas City for Galloway, into a
bank, until he was assured that the
boy had right to Sell the animal,
so that he is out but few dollars.
Galloway lived with his widowed
mother in Kansas City, and says he
does not know what induced him
to steal the horse. He will probably
plead guilty at the coming term of
court and will get a sentence of
five years at Anamosa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

moni, Eagleville and Bethany, a dis
tance of forty-four miles has been
located and the trail will be conti-
ued in both directions from Leon and
Bethany.
The establishment of this trail will
be great thing for the whole state,
as it will afford direct connections in
Decatur county with the Waubonsie
Trail which will extend east and
west across the southern tier of
counties in Iowa, and will connect at
Des Moines with the famous River
to River road and the Des Moines
and Lake Okoboji road. ,'
Keep your eye on the Interstate
Trail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
Gasoline Bill Passed Senate.

Senator J. D. Browns two bills
providing for a standard test of all
gasoline sold in Iowa, and that all
receptacles from which gasoline is
sold must\ be labeled showing the
test degree both passed the senate
Monday without single vote
against them, and the chances are
that the house will pass them the
same way. They are two of the
best bills that have been introduced
at this session and Senator Brown
is to be congratulated on his success,
as the oil companies we're making a
hard fight against the bills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
The. Art Of Posing.

Nothing contributes more to the
artistic photograph than the ease
and natural bearing of the subject.
Keyed up to an unnatural pitch in
anticipation of sitting under the
searching eye of the camera, it is
a test of the ability of the artist to
disarm tense nerves and summon
nature to the rescue. This Smith
does to perfection. Judge for your
self at the studio, southeast corner
of the square.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

The Supreme Court on Tuesday
reversed the ruling of Judge Evans
in the case where the children had
a guardian appointed for John
Moorehead, a prominent farmer liv-
ing near Leroy, it being claimed
that second wife was endeavoring
to get possession of his property.
The decision of the supreme court
allows Mr.. Moorehead to do what
he pleases with his property. .s@
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

The X. P. Band boys are arrang-
ing for musical entertainment
which will be given at the X. P.
hall next Thursday evening. 1t was
intended to give it on Friday even
ing, March 18th, but as that was
St. Patrick's day and several social
functions were scheduled for that
evening the boys changed to Thurs
day night so as not to interfere with
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

A bright cleverly written drama
The Cow-Puncher" will be seen
at Van Werden's opera house on
I thursday evening of this week
The play is by Hal Reid and is one
of the strongest dramas produced
this season but in its construction
the dramatist has not sacrificed nat.
uralness for cheap effect and the
plot is one that depends on the mer.
it of the exceptionally fine company
that has been engaged by w. F.
Mann, the producer, rather than on
impossible situations for it strength
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

At the meeting of the city coun-
Gil last thursday evening the city
clerk was instructed to again notify
the bonding company to take charge
of the deep well drilling contract
held by M. T. Peterson, the work
still not progressing satisfactorily
but very, little progress being made
by the drillers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

The Burlington's dairy special
was in Leon last Thursday evening,
and a lecture was given at the op-
era house, but only small audience
was present. It seems hard to inter
est our farmers in the subject OF
dairying.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
New Suits and Coats.

Visit our Ready-to Wear Depart
ment If you want the new things In
Suits, Coats and Skirts.
Bradley-W Co.
New location across the street
from the postomce. s,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

Mrs Walter Metz, of Garden
Grove, came Thursday to this city
and Mr.. Metz came on the freight
with their goods, as they have NOV
ed here to make their home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

Chas, A Stevens samples of new
goods for spring suits have arrived.
Orders. taken any time at the home
of Mrs. D. F. Avery, agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

AS will be noticed by the big adv.
in this issue the date of w. H. Haz-
let's sale was changed to Friday of
this week, SO as not to conflict with
the sale of neighbor. -. ,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09
New Spring Gowns.

Have a likeness made by Smith
before your latest costume shows
signs of wear. If what his patrons
say is true, his special new folder
photographs are immensely popular.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

Mrs. A. w. Curry returned last
Thursday from q. visit at the home
OF her sister. Mrs. Elder. In Abba.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

For RentFive room house, all
newly frescoed. r. Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-03-09

Liza Jane bread at Bradfeld Z
Gardner'o.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-23
For Exchange
IIlcube 8O,632

A fine imported Percheron stallion
weighing 2100 lbs will stand for ssrv-
Ice s days In the week at what u
known as the Harve Humphrey farm.
SIS to insure colt to stand and suck.
Parting with mares or moving from
neighborhood fec becomes due. MOI
responsible for accidents.
We hereby certify that the Perch
eron stallion, Incube (S0682); imported
September, 1909. by J. O. Singmast1r,
Keota. Iowa, IL recorded by the Perch
eron society OF America, ana that his
recorded number is 64976. Color ana
description: glack; strip; hind pas.
terms white. Pedigree. Foaled March 1
1908; bred by M. Pelletier, department
of Loir ct Cher.
sire-coco l6o17l) nv Terrin (45s4o)
by Gibson (41223) by Boutor (ioss0)
by Picador III 1910 (4sl6) by Picador
1884 (7S0) by Picador belonging to the
French government, by Favori BELONG
ing to M. Dupont. Dam-Cocotte
(50046) by Hercule (1l293). belonging
to the French government. End dam
Biche (2ss4s) by Florent (5755) by
Decide belonging to M. yinault. Sd
dam-Julie belonging to M. Bourgoin.
In witness whereof. we have hereun-
to affixed the seal Of society. Dated
at Chicago, Ill, this 25th day Of Febrd-
airy. 1910.-H. G. Mcmillan, President.
HENRY LEFFLER. Owner and Keep.
Or, unionvilIs. lows.
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RIcHLAND.

Mrs. r. M. Irwin who enjoyed a visit
with relatives In Brighton Is at home
again.
May 10th being Reece Haworth's
74th birthday he was remembered by
a shower Of Sc postal cards.
The Misses Bessie and Christina
Breitenbach Of Valley who were guests
OF F. J. Fearis returned home.
Monday night a large and merry
crowd Of Rebekahs met in an inter-
esting meeting at the hall and after
business hours were served to a nice
luncheon by the committe social
evening was enjoyed by all
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Critz and daugh-
ter OF Washington who were guests Of
the Clarence Nevill family have gotle
home.
Rev. J. G. Caughlin has returned
from visit with friends In Eddyville.
A. B. Crew has sold his dwellings
and stock Of merchandise to Chas.
Graham OF Agency. They will begin
Invoicing next week.
Miss Jennie Hoyt OF Caldwell, Idaho
who visited Mr.. and Mrs. Carmichael
departed for Delta and Webster on
Thursday. Miss Hoyt taught In the
schools here for a couple Of years
eleven years ago.
Miss Mary Lewis is visiting sister
near VAT Chester.
Mr. Isle schipfer. Wilfred Kracht
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sIcoURNE EN-.

Mrs. Laura r. McElwee arrived on
Friday from Houston, Texas, by way
of st. Louis, Mo-, where she had been
spending the winter with her daugh-
ter and aon who reside there. Mrs.
McElwee will make Fer future homo
with her daughter Mrs. F. l.. Goeldner.
The mother Of Arthur Rider, the
unfortunate young man who was adj
judged insane Thursday by the COM
missioners Of this county. arrived Fri
day morning to see her son and II
thought advisable she will take her
son to her home in Pennsylvania.
Attorney p. j. Hanley Of Washing
ton was in Sigourney Friday attend
ing to some legal matters.
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock AZ
st. Mary's church here occurred the
Elizabeth Dawson, Rev. Father ]. g.
Hauser officiating. Both these young
people reside north OF Sigourney and
are well and favorably known In this
community and their friends are only
limited to their acquaintance.
Hon. d. w. Hamilton was passen.-
ger on the west bound Rock Island on
Friday for Oskaloosa. .
e. II. Carroll, for many years a resi-.
Sigourney, has been in town for the
past ten days visiting relatives and re-
neWing old acquaintances. He left for
his home at Mt. Grove, Mo-, Thurs
day.
Mrs. Kilgore who spent the winter Ia
washington, Ia, and other points re-
turned home Friday to remain durfnS
the summer.
s. w. Brunt was an Oskaloosa vis-
tior Thursday.
Charles X. Needham who has been
in Sigourney for the past week look
ing after the News, : during the abb
sence OF his brother Sherman. DEPART
ed for his home in Washington Thurs
day evening.
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MouLToN.

The waubonsie trail Il being mark
I'd with red poles. 49,
h;ch school graduates was delivered
Sunday evening by. Rev. Nicholson OF
the Christian church. ~.
A libel suit for $500 has been hled
here by Frank Gass against Ab Tharp
and wife for alleged damage to char-
acter. 80. >,a,,,
Mexico on a visit with her mother
Mrs. Huber.
ments being made in Moulton this
spring. - :.
west Liberty, are here on visit with
her father DR.. Sellers.
The Memorial address Sunday
MAS delivered by DR.. Work at the Bap-
list church.
The scenior class play "Esmeralda'
will be given Wednesday evening.
Rev. Hanley will give his travelosue
before the high school alumni ban
uueters Tuesday evening May 20.
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KEOsAUQUA.

Mrs. Owen Burns and baby returned
to their homie in Kansas City after II
six weeks visit with her husbands
mother Mrs. John Burns Of this place
Miss Alma Hearne Holland arrived
the first Of the week for visit witt
! relatives In Keosauqua, her girlhoot
lhome Mrs. Holland has been a mis-
years.
! Mrs. w. Fl. Lining returned Satur.
day from Excelsior Springs where
she has been taking treatment, some
what improved in health.
Commencement exercises Of the
| Keosauqua high school were held In
the opera house Friday evening There
Fred Weissgerber Of Keokuk has
been visiting in town with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. L. Weissgerber.
Deputy Auditor C. d. Keasling has
been visiting in Des Moines with his
son Charles Keasling who Is in the
mail service.
Oliver Phillips made bushes strip
to Kansas City the past week.
Elder G. s. Cooper OF Agency visited
| in Keosauqua the first Of the week.
Mrs Jay June and daughter Nellie
left Friday evening for a few days
visit with relatives In Mt. Pleasant.
Amos Heminger departed Saturday
for Des Moines on business trip.
Mrs. J. w. Mcintosh and Mrs. Wash
Regur returned Saturday from Wa
terloo where they were in attendance
at the D. Of H. grand lodge.
Paul Roberts has returned to HIS
home near Bentonsport where he has
been attending college.
Mrs. C. r. Russell and children
have been visiting relatives In OF
tumwa.
Messrs. Mark Aylor and Harry Min
lex spent the past week In Keokuk
with relatives.
Mrs. John Martin spent Saturday
and Sunday with her husband in Bon
aparte.
Mrs. George Findlay and little
daughter Verna visited the past few
days with relatives in Eldon and
Douds.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bassil Of Keokuls
are visiting in Keosauqua the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas.
r. N. Dahlberg was elected Satur-
day by Harper post G. A. r. as Its del
egate to the state encampment at
Muscatine in August.
Capt. w. A. Duckworth and Miss
Margaret Scott left Monday for
Bloomfield to visit relatives.
The ladies Of the Improvement So
ciety will hold a book shower at the
rest room on Saturday afternoon May
20 and invite all who have book to
spare to add 1t to the library. These
books will be for the accommodation
|of the public.
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AGENCY.

Sunday morning at 10:s0, May %,
Rev. B. G. Hankins will deliver q
memorial sermon. All members Of
Winslow post g. A. r. and all OLD
soldiers will meet at the post hall at
1918 a. m. and march to the church.
A. cordial invitation is extended to all
n1l soldiers to attend this service.
w. H. Foulke has returned from
Carlisle, Ia, where he was called 20
attend the funeral of his brother
Charles Foulke.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Ruckman OF
ottumws spent Sunday at the par
entail here of Jesse Ankrum.
Miss Ivah Palmer Of Ottumwa Wis
tied relxtiEae here last week.
b. II. won and Misses Enie ana
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ALBA.

The case OF the state of Iowa vs..
David Scott will Immediately follow
that Of the state VS.. Thomas Lambert,
which will probably go to the jury to-
day. Scott will be tried on the same
charge as was Lambert.
The u. s. Carnival company will
visit Abba this week. 1t advertises
the usual attractions and some which
it considers above the average. An
other attraction for Abba this week
will be the w. H. Coulter shows.
The funeral services of James Kelley
who died early Saturday morning were
held from the United Presbyterian
church this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock,
conducted by the pastor. Rev. r. T.
Aiken.
Rev. D. c. Violet preached the class
sermon at the Christian church last
night. The church was crowded and
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oskaloosa with the latter's sister Mrs

Oskaloosa with the latter's sister Mrs
Ora Quick.
Mrs. A. Fish was a passenger for
Davenport to visit her two little boys
who are In the orphans home there.
She was accompanied by little Swear
old Mary Rogers who will be placed in
the home.
Horace Burns, II. G. True and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Wilcox were Abba bus
mess visitors recently.
Mrs. Charles Tenant and Miss
Ida Roberts returned from Hiteman
where they have been visiting at the
home Of the ofrmers sister Mrs. Win.
Lewis.
Mrs. Sam Lennon accompanied by
DR.. Eppie McCrea went out to the
home Of ner grandmother Mrs. Jesse
Palmer near Avery to see her cousin
Miss Hottie Hammond Of Nebraska,
who is i'll.
James Cooper of Hynes visited his
wife here at the home Of his grand
mother Mrs. Coolwyn.
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and Miss Winnifred Stalker Of Sig
Quincy enjoyed visit over Sunday
with the Wesley Hollingsworth FAM
ilys north of town.
w, C. McLinn who went to Peoria
Sunday to attend meeting of rail-
way agents has returned to his duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. M. Walker who Wis
again.
Rev. j. c. Caughlin pastor Of the
M. e. church will deliver the baccalalS-
reate address to the graduating class
Sunday night.
Mrs. c. e. Allen and children Of
Wayland visited over Sunday with rel
atives here.
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BLOOMFIELD.

E l. " . :
]. M. Corrick of Chicago is spending
the week with relatives in Bloomfield.
Mrs. Ida Bryant of Griswold, Ia, ar
rived Friday for months visit with
her parents Mr.. and HRS. Joe Swift.
Frank Mccormick OF Kansas City
Mo-, is visiting in Belknap with his
father, j. NJ. Mccormick.
Miss Nellie Grosfare Of Chicago Is
visiting with Miss Mary Barrickman
for several weeks.
Amos Collins and wife have bought
40 acres of land of John Strunk west
Of Bloomfield. They expect to build 2
new residence and as soon as 1t is
completed they will move from Ottum-
wa to the new home.
Mrs. Leila Rundell OF Chicago is Wis
iting at the home of her mother Mrs.
u. A. Brown.
Miss Jennie Pearce has returned
home from Mohamet, ILL.,, where she
taught In the high school last winter.