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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
Death of Major j. l.. Young.

Major J. L. Young, one of the old
est and best known residents of
Leon, died at his home on CONNER
cial street Tuesday evening. Major
Young had been. in failing health
ever since his return from Washing
ton, D. c., year ago, and for some
weeks he has been failing rapidly.
The funeral services will be held at
the M. E. church on Thursday after
noon at 3 o'clock, interment being
in the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
What the County Candidates Spent.

The primary election law requires
that all candidates must file with
the county auditor within ten days
after the primary election, a state
ment showing each and all sums Of
money spent Some Of the candi-
dates at the ecent primary election
have failed to file such expense state
ments. The law provides a fine of
not less than $50 or more than $500
or Imprisonment in the county jail
for not to exceed thirty days, for
failing to comply with the provisions
of the law.
The following is a list OF the ex-
pense accounts which have been filed
with auditor Mclaughlin:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
Madison G. Coons Married.

Madison G. Coons, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. T. Coons, of northeast of
Leon, was married at Winfield, Kan
sas, on June End, his bride being
Miss Mary Bell Charles, q popular
young lady of that city. They will
make their home at Winfield, where
Mr.. Coons has been employed for
the past year, and are receiving the
congratulations Of all their friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
Weldon Will Celebrate the Fourth.

Eight autos from Weldon were in
Leon yesterday morning distributing
advertising matter for the celebra-
tion in that town on July Fourth.
They have a good program arranged
and in. addition Carl Clark's dog and
pony show will exhibit at Weldon on
that day. Quite a number Of Leon
people will likely spend the Fourth
at Weldon. -Mr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
Christian Church Music Was Fine

The music at the Christian church
last Sunday was very good. Miss
Ona Riley, of Decatur, played
"Fraumerica'' on the violin. Miss
Cecil Grimes sang a solo, and the
choir consisting of twenty members,
rendered several special selections.
The choir will give the first special
song service this season Sunday, the
7th, at the evening hour,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27

Mrs. F. G.. Gray, of Des Moines,
who had been visiting at the home
of her parents in Garden Grove,
passed through this city Monday on
her way, to Des Moines. She was
accompanied by her sister, Miss
Katherine Dilsaver. SsS sr5sss ss.s s3sS. II.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
At Crown Chapel.

The subject of the sermon next
Sunday at the Chapel will be "Pop-
ularity and Honor" This will be a
heart to heart talk on true chris
tian living. We would be pleased to
have q full attendance at this serv-
ice. n A.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
GAINESVILLE is Growing.

GAINESVILLE is making substantial
growth since the coal mines have
opened up, a special census having
been taken last week which showed
they have population Of 1858, an
incrase Of 373 since the govern
ment census was taken two years
ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-27
Marriage, Licerses.

Clarence e. Umphress, Garden
n drOVS n. =. ii
Faye Dodd, Garden Grove. i
Maurice G. Bright, LnsviAe. ~
Lulu Fenton, sLineville II. 3. ],
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-12-05
cHAPTER III.
The News At Finley.

Miss Molly Mcdonald had departed
for the west-carefully trea5u.ing her
fathers detailed letter of instruction
filled with interest and enthusiasm.
She vas an army girl, fun of conf,
dence in herself and delighted at the
prospect of au unusual summer.
Moreover, her natural spirit of adj.
venture had been considerably sAirnll.
lated by the enyious comments of her
schoolmates, who apparently believed
her wondrousiy daring 10 venture such
trip, the apprehensiye advice of her
teachers, and much heading. not very
judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer
life on the plains. The possible hard.
ships of the long Journey alone cd
not appall her in the least. She had
made similar trips before and had al.
ways found pleasant and attention
companionship. Being wholesome.
pleasant-faced girl, with eyes decided.
ly beautiful, and an attractive person.
ality, the making of new friendships
was never difficult OF course. the
stage ride would be an entirely fresh
SiAau piSSeiA IOu2 SAl1tiISnCe, uuL UlG0
her father would doubtless meet her
before that, or send some officer 10 act
as escort. Altogether the prospect
appeared most delightful end alluring.
The illness OF the principal of Sun.
nycrest had resulted in The closing OF
the school some lew days earlier than
had been anticipated, and it was so
lonely there after the others had de-
parted that Miss Molly hastened her
packing and promptly joined the ex.
odus. Why not? She could wait the
proper date at Kansas City or Fort
Ripley just as well, enjoying herself
meanwhile amid new environment,
and no doubt she would encounter
some of her fathers army friends who
would help entertain her pleasantly.
Miss Mcdonald was somewhat i'm.
pulsiye, and, her interest once arous
ed, impatient OF restraint.
AS a result of this earlier departure
she reached Ripley some two days in
advance of the prearranged schedule.
and in spite of her young strength and
enthusiasm most thoroughly tired
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-12-05
cAAPTER ~.
+ he Attack.


silghliy more than sixty miles, as
we Foule ran stretched between old
: w l'oq5e ana ehe 1898 crossing the
AiAsans1ls !saaiag down TO the ciinar-
lon' ailo9lef slNty miles distant,
,t5is'ss Z Qeseft q aikali and sand, lay
Dsyere The main Santa re trail,
p1oao sila deealy r0tted by the in
lGlllSsr's9ie Mleets OF early spring
49, aliss iollo"ea lhe general course
~ s'le river, oceaSlohaily touching The
Isl is.s1 l''4-ils, eout mostly keep
LIZ, 800 = l3e.-la enc psotse.lon OF the
l,,. si'S.i.4l o-sss-a, OF e.se sislFlLAg the
- = - "seef. NiSlt or day the
80 VS. sS.sliy Ioii2@ed' ara, IN 9th
= go tn5 tfaFelef was seldom for
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-12-05
The girl shook her head slowly.

The girl shook her head slowly.
well, that amt to be wondered at,
either" he went Oh. Things has
changed some out yere since that let
ter was wrote. l reckon yer know
we're havin' bit o. Injun trouble, an
yer dad is shore to be pretty busy out
thar on the Cimarron"
Il do not think do. have seen
no papers since leaving st. Louis. Is
the situation really serious? Is it I'M
safe for me to &c farther?n
The man rubbed his chin, as though
undecided what was best to say. But
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-12-05
the girls face was full Of Character,
and he answered frankly.

~
lts serious 'nough, | reckon, an /
certainly wish I wus safe through to.
Fort Marcy, but don't know no rea-
son now why you couldn't finish up
your trip all right. l wus out to the
tort last evenin' gettin' the latest
news, an thar hasn't been no trouble
TO speak of east of old Bent's Fort. Be-
tween thar and Union, thar's bunch
O Mescalo Apaches raisin' thunder.
one lot got as far as the Caches, an
burned a wagon train, but were run
back into the mount'ns. Troops are
out along both sides the Valley, an
thar amt been no stage held I'D. nor
station attacked along the Arkansas. L
reckon yer pail have an escort waitin'
at the crossin' %
"Of course he will; what I am most
afraid of is that might miss him or
his messenger on the route
Not likely; there's only two stages
a week each way, an they have regu-
lar meeting points"
She sat quiet, eyes lowered to the
table, thinking. She liked the man.
and trusted him; he seemed kindly
deferential. Finally she looked up.
When do you go?"
To-day. l was goin' to wait bout
we're week longer, but am Citing
skeered they might quit runnin' their
coaches. To tell the truth, miss, it
looks some to me like thar wus big
lnjun war comm, and I'd like ter git
home whar l belong afore it breaks
loose"
'Will-will you take me with your"
tie moistened his lips, his hands
clasping and unchsping on the table.
Sure, if yer bound ter go. I'll do
the best kin fer yer, an reckon
ther sooner yer start the better chance
yell have o gittin' through safe" He
hesitated. IF we should git bad news
at Dodge, is there anybody thar, at the
fort, you could stop within"
Colonel Carver"
Hes not thar now; been trans
ferred to Wallace, but, reckon, any O.
those army people would look after
yer. we've really made up yer mind
to try it, then?"
Yes, yes; I positively cannot stay
here. | shall go as far as Dodge at
least. lift we are going to travel to-
gether, | ought to know your name"
Sure yer had" with laugh. 81
forgot all bout that-it's Moylan,
miss; William Moylan; 'sutler Bill
they call me mostly, west O. the river.
Let's go out an see bout tibet stage"
As he rounded the table, Milly rose
to her feet, and held out her hand.
Il am SO glad / spoke to you, Mr..
Moylan.' she said simply. 81 am not
at all afraid now. Ii you will wait un.
til ! get my hat, I'll be down in min
ute.'
"sutler Biz stood in the narrow
hall watching her run swiftly upstairs,
twirliEg his hat in his hands, his eood-
natpred face flushed. Once ne glanced
in The direction OF the barroon,
Ing his lips wish his cuff, and MS feet
sEulHed, But he resisted the tempta
s5ton, and vas SIN there when Miss
IoDonald came down.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-12-05
coPyRloHr fele eY &c. necLuRe g CO.

longer he thought about It all th-,
more intensely disagreeable the tasf
appeared. yet the clearer did he an
preclate its necessity. He chafed at
the knowledge that it had become his
work-that he had permitted himself
TO be ensnared-yet he dug his spurs
INTO the mustang and rode steadily.
grimly, forward.
Inc real truth was that Hamlin
comprehended much more fully than
old the men at Devere the danger
menacing travellers along the main
trail to Santa Fe. News reached Fort
Union much quicker than it did that
isolated post up on the Cimarron. He
knew of the fight in Ration Pass, and
that two stages within ten days had
been attacked, one several miles east
OF Bents Fort. This must mean TINT
desperate party of raiders had sue
ceeded in slipping past those scat
tered army details scouting into the
northwest. Whether or not these
warriors We're in any considerable
force he could not deternir.a--tI1e. re-
ports of their depredations were but
rumors ct Union when he left-yet,
whether in large body or small, thew
would have q clear run in the Ar
kansas Valley before any troops could
be gathered together 20 drive then,
out. PerhaDs even now, tie STAGES
had been withdrawn, communication
with Santa ZEE abandoned. This had
been spoke OF as possible a
the night he left for il
known that there was no cavalry force
left at Dodge which could be utilized
as guards. The wide map of the sur.
rounding region spread out before hin,
In memory; he felt it's brooding desc
lation, its awful loneliness. Never
theless he must go on-perhaps at the
stage station near the ford of the
Arkansas he could learn the truth.
80 ne bent lower over the bucksllin's
neck and rode straight through the
black, silent night
1t was a wateriess desert stretching
between the Cimaron and the Arkan.
sas, consisting of almost a dead level
OF alkali and sand, although oW4r.i
the northern extremity the sand mad
been driven by the ceaseless wind
into grotesque hummocks. The trail,
cut deep by traders wagons earlier
IN the spring, was still easily trace
able for a greater part of the distance
and Hamltn as yet felt no need oil
caution-this was a country the In.
dams would avoid, the only danger
being from some raiding party from
the south. At early dawn he came
trotting down into the Arkansas val
ley. and gazed across at the green.
ness OF the opposite bank. There,
plainly in yiew, were the deep ruts
OF the main trail cunning close in
against the bluff. His tired ewes
caught no symbol of life either IN or
down the stream, except a thin spiral
of blue smoke that slowly wound its
way upward. Al instant he stared,
believing it to be the fire of some emf.
grants camp, then realized that ii.
looked upon The s2aouldering debris oil
the stage station.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-12-05

but Win ret cheers and bright eyes,
and face expressive of hearty good
nature. His clothing was roughly
serviceable, but he looked clean and
wholesome. The other was an army
lieutenant, but Molly promptly
quelched her first inclination to adj
dress him, as she noted his red, in
famed face and dissipated appearance.
AS she nibbled, half-heartedly, at the
miserable food brought by slovenly
waiter, the two men exchanged barely
a dozen words, the lieutenant growing
out monosyllabic answers, finally push
ing back his chair, and striding out.
Again the girl glanced across at the
older man, mastering courage to adj
dress him. At the same moment he
looked up. with eyes full of good hui
NOR and kindly interest.
Looks rather tough, / reckon,
miss" waving big hand over the
table. "But you'll have ter git used
to it in this kenfry"
ooh, | do not believe I ever could, :"
disconsolately. 81 can scarcely choke
down mouthful."
$50 was noticin'; from the East, I
reckon?"
Yes; II came last night, and
and really am afraid I am actually
homesick already lit is even
more-more primitive than supposed.
Do-do you live here-at Ripley?"
Good Lord, mol" heartily, though
l reckon yer might not think my home
WIZ much better I'm the post-trader
down at Fort Marcy, jist out O. Santa
Fe. I'll be blame glad ter git back
thar too, Pm tellin' YER
'That-that is what / wished to ask
you about she stammered. The
Santa Fe stage; when does it leave
here? and-and where do l arrange
for passage?"
He dropped knife and fork, staring
at her across the table.
Good Lord. miss" he exclaimed
swiftly DO yer mean to say ye're
goin' to make that trip alone?"
"0h, not to Santa Fe; only as far
as the stage station at the Arkansa s
crossing" she exclaimed hastily. 4
am going TO join my father; he-he
commands post on the Cimarron--
Major Mcdonald"
Well I'll be damned,p said the
man slowly, so surprised chat he for
got himself. Babes in the wilderness;
what. in Heavens name, ever induced
yer dad to let yer come on such a fool
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-12-05

out by the strain Of continuous travel.
Her one remaining desire upon ar
rival was for a bed, and actuated by
this necessity, when she learned that
the army post was fully two miles
from the town, she accepted preferred
guidance to the famous Gilsey House,
and promptly fell asleep. The light
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
SPORTING DEPARTMENT
NfCAUNff FANS
LIKE The PLAN
PROPOSED LEAGUE OF MAR
OUETTE COUNTY AND COP
PERpoM TEAMS FAVOR
ED BY THE FANS.

Says the Negaunee department of
the Marquette Mining Journal:
Yesterdays mail to the copper ooun-
Try contained letters to friends OF Ne
gaunee people. written to ascertain the
feeling there regarding the organiza-
ton of a baseball league with the
teams of Marquette county. The pro-
posed change IN baseball affairs, men,
ton of which was made I'm yesterdays
Mining Journal. was received with ia
vor by many of the loyal supporters of
the Negaunec team, who firmly believe
that Escanaba should be dropped from
this summers schedule, If the pace set
by the Sandy City club is TOO fast for
Marquette. lshpemine or Negaunee.
Manager Primeau of the Ncgaunee
team believes that the annexation of a
Houghton or Hancock team would be
"A good thing. but does not believe In
having more than one copper country
nlne lcagued with the Marquette coun-
~ teams. inasmuch as It would mean
the scheduling Of three games a week
i'm each town. which he does not be-
lieve would be found to pay. Accord =
ing TO the latest reports. Escanaba
may decide To go into a league with
Menominee and other towns down that
way.
There is said TO be great deal OF
baseball enthusiasm in the copper
country and plenty of Elves ones who
would give baseball substantial sup
port IL would take only the class of
baseball played in the Marquette
Delta County league last year 60 wake
up the interest to n high point. The
railroad rates between Negaunee and
the copper country are but q triile
higher than between Negaunee aud
Escanaba. Railroad men in the copper
country have been advised of the new
league project and It is intimated that
the officials of the South Shore can
be induced to lend helping hand.
AS yet all plans hinge on the atti-
tude OF the Escanabans. Ii Is posi-
BILE that they will put up reasonable
opposition against the teams Of Mar
quette Ishpeming and Neeaunce, and
the Marquette Delta County league
will have n lease OF another years lie.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
WANTS TO MEET MILLER.
Middleweisht Champ Anxious to Take
on ST. Paul Man.

Walter Willoughby, champion mid
dleweight wrestler of the world, who
Is now living at Mellen. Wis. is anx
ious TO meet Sailor Jack of Duluth
or Young Miller of st. Paul. The
Badger grappler states that he Will
agree to throw Sailor Jack two falls in
one hour and that he would be more
than pleased to take en Miller in a
STRAIGHT contest. He says that he vii.
make l5S pounds for the st. Paul star.
III | cannot get on with Miller or
Sailor Jack | would be pleased 10 take
on Ordemann i'm handicap Oout."
states Willoughby, while there is
some doubt in my mind as TO whether
can beat him. / no not see whcte
the big Norwegian can hand me any
thing except a rough party"
Willoughby is the greatest wrestler
at his weight that the world has ever
produced. Hank Gehring. the Cleve-
land middleweight. disputes Willough-
by's title but the Empire club of Chica-
go anu Ed Smith of the Chicago Amer
lean, one of the foremost experts on
wrestling in the country. give the ban
ner to the Mellen man
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
BROWN UNIVERSITY
ALLOWS SUMNER BALL.


New York. March ls.-At this time.
when the college athletic world is
striving either 10 legalize or 20 prohi-
bit absolutely summer baseball. the
note that was sounded at Brown uni
versity recently is of particular in
tcrest II has To do with the problem
Of the brand of semi-professionalism
that has grown up of recent years in
every college i'm the country. Brown
has already settled TO its own salts
faction the question Of summer base
ball.
Brown students are permitted To
play hali during the summer months
for compensation provided they do not
lie about IL when they return to Brown
and try for the varsity team. The
problem 10 which II is turning It's at
tention now is that OF the college man.
be he track athlete. baseball player or
what not. who passes his summer al n
boys camp, coaches a boys club team
in gymnastics or coaches a high school
team in any form of athletics.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
AT THE PEOPLES THEATER.

The MANAGEMENT of the Peoples
theater has arranged as a special feG-
ture attraction for this evening, tn,
great educational picture Of the over
sea Railroad to Key West. Florida.
Views are shown Of The completion o.
the bridge spanning the sea, the first
train over the road and the big ccle.
bration held to honor the occasion. The
new vaudeville attraction for this
evening is by Phelps ard Culembne
high class singers and dancers. They
carry their own scenic effects and drop
curtains as well as electrical equip
ment and ii Is believed the act will b'
popular. For tomorrow evening, the
western picture. War on the Plains
will be shown
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
KEWEENAW CO.
TO have FAIR
FIRST ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL
EXPOSITION TO BE HELD AT
TIME TO BE SELECTED
LATER.

At large gathering OF the citizens
Of keweenaw County held at the
Eagle River Hotel, the question of
having a county fair was preached ana
was accorded an enthusiastic recep-
ton, says the keweenaw Miner.
AS % preliminary move IL chairman
and secretary were selected, they be-
ing Frank II. Getchell and John G..
BENEFITS as secretary. The chair will
appoint a large committee with mem
bers from each township and some
from our sister county of Houghton.
In a short lime the committee will
be called together and a secretary ap-
pointed from each township.
The first annual fair will be held
at M0hG@k, the Glaciadom being pc
cularly well adapted for such a pur.
pose, and the large open space cast
of 1t. providing just the ideal spot
for the outdoor sports. Amongst the
other features which the committee
will secure will be an air ship, which
is already being arranged for.
The committee will not only see
and interest all our own people, but
will confer with the transportation
companies. such as the Keweenaw
Central. Copper Range. Mineral Range
ID. s. S. e. A. Railway and Houghton
County Traction company. and others
interested i'm boosting for Keweenaw
county.
There is and ever mas been d
question OF the fertility of the soil OF
this county, the only thing that has
initiated Ia the past against extensive
farming. being the fact that the large
companies have held nearly all the
available land In the county. and CT
forts will be made To induce them to
throw their lands open To settlement.
There are vast tracts Of hardwood
lands which would easily support
farming population much greater than
the number now engaged in other pur-
suits, II the lands are offered to set
tiers. and the prime object OF this or.
ganlzation is TO make = decided effort
10 show what can be done in the coun-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
LAuRlUM sREVlrIEs


Mrs. Richard Edwards left Saturday
for Milwaukee TO spend couple of
weeks.
Charles Marsch Of Laurium left yes
terday for lshpeming to spend few
lays.
Miss Stella Thomas has returned
from a visit With Dollar Bay friends.
Miss A. Morrison. Corbett Morrison.
ana Mrs. Richard were Dollar Ba.
visitors yesterday.
James Terrier of Florida left for
Detroit last night where he expects
to locate.
Albert Roberts. Of Hecla street, Is
i'll.
A son has been born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthew Mustonen. of the Florida
location.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
YALE DRAWS THE STARS.
Old eli Gets Largest Number Of Prep
School Captains.

New Haven. Conn. March 1s.-A
canvass OF twenty preparatory schools
To learn where the athletic stars OF
those institutions are planning to con
tinue their scholastic work when they
graduate next June, discloses the
fact that Yale will profit materially In
the matter Of selection, as the New
Haven university is scheduled To draw
by far the larger share of the can
tains of the school teams.
Seven football leaders, seven track
and six baseball captains have chosen
tale as the goal Of their studies.
Harvard comes next, with six foot
ball captains. four track and three base
ball leaders. Princeton is 10 get three
captains each in foot ball and base
ball and two in track. while Williams
get one i'm each of the three sports,
OF the other two base bail captains are
going to Dartmouth. while two base
ball and two track and football cap
tains are not going To college.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-18
THE WAVERLEY CLUB.

Final arrangements have been made
for the "old time" masquerade under
the auspices of the Waverley club a.
the I.aurium bank hall Friday evening
and II Is expected the event will be
one of the social successes Of the sea-
son. Many new costumes have been
prepared. some of which are very elab-
crate. Music will be furnished by the
c. & II. orchestra from $3.50 to ]
o'clock and refreshments will be serv-
ed, Tickets may he secured from any
of the members of the club, George
Mclean. Robert Kerr, II. NJ George OF
Thomas Anderson