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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
At The Christian Church.

The usual services were held
Lords day morning and goodly
number was in attendance at both
the Bible school and preaching SER
vice. Plans are being completed for
great Bible School Rally on the
first day of March, at which time it
is expected to have three great Bible
school workers here and delegates
from other churches in the county.
No evening meeting excepting the
Endeavor society was held. It was
Bro. Hoff's farewell sermon and a
union service was held at the M. E..
church. All the regular services as
usual next Lords day.
J. S. Coffin, Pastor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

J. P. Mullin accompanied his
brother Leonard to Centerville on
Wednesday of last week, where
Leonard was operated upon for
hernia, and is getting along nicely.
Both of the Mullin boys have been
operated upon at Centerville for the
same disease. J. P. returned home
Monday evening and Leonard is ex-
pected home in a few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

There is a good cream separator,
incubator and brooder and other ar
ticles to be sold at the Barnhizer
sale on Wednesday, Jan. 31st. See
large advertisement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Judge R. L. Parrish who had been
in this city for a week as one of the
attorneys in the case of Mrs. J. L..
Young VS.. the Iowa Travelingmen's
Association, returned to his home in
Des Moines Tuesday afternoon
Judge Parrish was for many years a
resident of this city and has many
friends in Leon who were glad of
the opportunity his visit here Afford
ed to renew old acquaintance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Mr.. Clabe Brazelton, of northeast
of, Leon. in speaking Of the recent
cold weather, and some Of the cold
weather stories which have been in
circulation the past few weeks, says
that IN the winter Of 1886-1887 It
was much worse than the present
winter. That year the snow on the
south side: Of the roofs Of houses and
barns did not thaw OF until Feb.
nth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

After thinking for several days that
he was the grandfather of twin boys,
J. H. Stanley received a. letter from
his wife who is at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Penisten, at
Maryville, Mo-, saying the Penisten
twins were girls, not boys
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Notice-Sealed bids will be re-
ceived up to Monday, Feb. 5th, 1912.
by the trustees of Center township,
for the road work in Center town
ship for the year 1912. Also persons
desiring the position of superintend-
ent of road dragging can file their
applications at the same time. The
right is reserved to reject any or all
bids. F. A. CARRIER,
Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

r.. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

During court week the Photoplay
theatre has been putting on some
extra good pictures, and the big
crowds which attend each of the
shows every evening testify that
Pruyn Bros. are making good with
the amusement loving public. They
are giving good show every even
ing, and the admission is only 10
cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Postmaster Dan Anderson, of La
moni, was business visitor in this
city last Saturday. He has just
moved the post office into fine new
quarters which he tells us are the
finest quarters. of any postoffice in
this part of the state. And he was
also feeling pretty good over the fact
that he was last week reappointed
as postmaster of Lamont for another
term of four years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Alb Aten, who lives on the Vogt
farm near Woodland, was kicked in
the face by a mule last Friday and
quite severely injured, although no
bones were broken, but physician
had to be called to sew up the cuts
on his face. Mr.. Aten was trying to
catch a colt in the barn and as he
passed behind the mule, the animal
kicked him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Evangelist w. L. Harris, who con.
Quoted a very successful meeting in
this city at the Christian church last
winter, is now holding an interesting
series of meeting at Kellerton, meet
ing with great success. At the SER
vices last Sunday SO came forward,
making 81 conversions in all thus
far during the meetings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

For Sale-Some ezra good utility
Whit Orpington cockerels Of heavy
laying strains. need the room and
these will be sold very cheap. quality
considered. Call soon and get first
choice cheap. G. w. Reeder, The
Leon ZOrpingt0nS. --~l.~.a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
SPECIAL.

12O pairs of 7jc to OOc Overalls
and Cotton Pants, sizes 81 to so. On
Saturday Jan. 9th, they go at SIC
per pair. Limit of 3 pair to a custo-
mer. A big bargain.
KRAFT CLOTHING co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

We're Roberts, who has been at
tending the c. c. G.. College at Des
Moines, came home last Saturday,
being sick, and when the doctor saw
him he refused to allow him to go
to his home northwest of Leon, as
he was threatened with pneumonia,
and is still staying in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Notice-All interest due on school
fund loans up to January LIST, 1912,
must be paid at once. BY order of
Board of Supervisors.
r. E. Mclaughlin,
County Auditor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Mr.. H. H. Rosenthal, formerly of
this city, who married Miss Tressa
Mayer, of this city, is now located at
Milwaukee, being a buyer for the big
dry goods firm of Gimbel Bros, the
largest store in that city. He makes
two trips to Europe each year to
buy goods. ..s..a <r pa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

If you want to have good time
attend the box supper to be given at
Lone Star school on Friday evening
of this week. It is going to be the
best box supper ever given in that
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Native Lumber-All kinds of ma
tive lumber at. my mill miles north
west of Decatur City, one mile south
of the Springer bridge. T. ]. Swish
er, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

The long looked for repairs for
the big pump at the waterworks
station arrived Tuesday and the
pump was started Wednesday morn
ing, throwing a full stream into the
stand pipe. The standpipe IS now
about half full and it is thought a
few days pumping will fill if.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Bowsher & Bowsher are not 60
ing to be caught without autos to
deliver early in the season this year
They unloaded car load of E. M. F.
autos Tuesday morning and now
have them on display at their sales
room in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Ransom j. Pease has gold his dray
and transfer business to Mr.. C. R.
Barnhizer, who takes charge of the
business Feb. list. Mr.. Pease has
given his customers good service in
the past two years and Mr.. Barn
hizer will continue the business in a
way to please the public.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Lost-A Methodist Sunday school
gold badge between Hotel Leon and
the residence of R. A. Sigler, last
Sunday. Badge is without the pin to
fasten it. The finder is requested to
return to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

The Jenkins families who moved
to Arkansas short time ago seem to
be we'll pleased, and especially so
since the birth of fine little daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Jenkins, at
Gentry, Ark, on Jan. 18TH Friends
in this city extend their congratula-
tiOnS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

For Sale-A good square Emmer-
son piano, at a bargain. Will sell
cheap and give time if desired. In
quire of O. E. Hull, at The Reporter
office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

There will be good horses, extra
good COWS, chickens, turkeys, geese,
and all kinds of farm implements
sold at the C. R. Barnhizer sale on
Wednesday, Jan. 31st See his big
advertisement for full list.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Barnhizer who
purchased the Park Hotel will take
personal charge of the hotel on Feb
1St.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Spicer are re-
joicing over the arrival of an II n
pound boy at their home last Thurs
daV.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

J. A. Record and the Manchester
brothers will hold a public sale of
thoroughbred Angus cattle and Po-
land-China hogs February FL. Watch
for large bills. 22-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Don't miss attending the big box
supper at the Lone Star school on
Friday night Of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
Cholene for Group.
ChOlene for catarrh.

For Sale-A few more tons of
nay. Chas. McCroskey,
z5-2t Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Look for the McCrystal Realty
co. S adv. on page of this issue.
Write them for free list of bargains.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.

Renter-If you have little
money and want to own a farm, call
on S. A. Gates for particulars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

100 pairs of shoes and slippers
will be sold at a price regardless of
cost, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day. J. r. Conrey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

For quick results list your prop
erty with Lucas Realty Co. next
door to post office, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Nearly new Round Oak coal stove
for sale. F. G. Mullinnix.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
Cholene for colds.
ChOlene for Group.
ChOlene for catarrh.

For Sale-A No. IS Round Oak
heating stove. Van Werden & KOpp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

For sale-4O acres, we'll improved.
21k miles from Leon. House and out
buildings. see T. r. Sanders, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

See the fine pictures which will be
shown at the Photoplay Theatre this
evening. Admission only 10 cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
Cholene for colds,
ChOlene for Group,
Cholene for catarrh.
Cholene for cuts and burns,

Poland-China brood sows for sale.
See G. L. Sage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Try a sack of Success flour, the
best yet. Leon Cash Grocery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

ChOlene for catarrh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Try our Royal Deodorized Gaso-
line. High gravity test. 20 cents
per gallon. VIM. Crichton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Cholene for cuts and burns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Cholene for colds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
Wanted Now

We have customers for
the following:
100 acres medium priced
land; 200 to $40 low priced
land; a paying stock of
general merchandise in a
live town to exchange for
Decatur county land.
We urge all who have
farms for sale or trade to
see US at once, as we are
planning a selling cam
paign that gives promise
of unusual results. Do not
delay. Call, write or te(e-
phone.
The Lucas Realty Co.
Real Estate Loans Insurance
Next door to POst0fflce.
LEON, IOWA.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17
FOR PLUM OR GRAPE JELLY
These Directions Are Faith
fully Carried Out.

Put ripe plums In colander and
pour boiling water over them; then
put the fruit In a preserving kettle
with barely enough water to cover,
and boil until the plums are softened
and the juice is plentiful Strain off
the juice and put 1t on to boil Meas
ure out pound Of sugar to every
pint of the Juice, and place it in shall
low pans in the oven to heat until the
juice has boiled for twenty minutes.
Add the sugar then, stirring It in UNI
til dissolved and removing all scum
as 1t rises, and pour into glasses boiled
in hot water to prevent their breaking
when the scalding fluid is poured in.
A delicious jelly from wild grapes may
be made in the same way, but, re-
member If the jelly bag is squeezed
the result will be jam and not clear
jelly. When the natural dripping
seems about over, squeeze out all the
pulp that will come through the mesh
of the bag and use it for jam.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17

er, but somehow their words we're un.
certain
Thank God, it is all over now,
said the empress heaving deep sigh.
81 had terrible presentiment during
the last few days. Wherever I went
] could not rid myself of the terrible
thoughts that haunted me-"
Really. Do you know" answered
the czar, 81 also felt i'll, feverish,
weak. They keep me in constant
state of terror"
The empress tried to calm him
again. He smiled bitterly and hand
ed her document bearing numerous
notes in red ink
The empress made an effort to ap.
pear calm as she read the document,
for she felt that the emperor was
watching her closely.
What wicked people, Savages!"
said the empress as she looked up to
| him.
THAT is exactly what is troubling
me-" replied the emperor with sad,
forced smile. 81 should not like to
leave to my son heritage in such a
dreadful state!
DO not speak of this, do not speak
of this!"
The empress advanced to him and
took his hand.
with the help of God all will be
well. All will be WE'LL" she repeated
And you. would you want to re-
main a widow" the car suddenly
smiled strangely. His eyes were cold
and moist.
The empress shuddered at these
words. She released his hand and
looked at him fixedly.
"My dear" she said in tremulous
voice, 81 have wanted to speak to you
seriously for some time. This is i'm
possible! Do you understand? This
life we are leading is impossible You
must do something to change It. You
must decide TO do something"
The empress voice quivered and
there we're tears in her eyes.
For my sake and four yours, for
the sake of our dear children, do
something. Even II you have to
even If you have to yield Do IT."
what can do?" asked the car.
TEL me. Do they know what they
want? Some OF the people want one
thing, others want another. Don't you
know that yourself?"
"Will you deny that there is sys-
tenn of provocation and spying in Rus
sia." she demanded.
The empress spoke with firmness
and authority.
There is an Internal machine In
your hands" she said, "and you look
upon 1t as a plaything. I know that
upon some occasions you speak with
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17
IMPORTANT PINCH OF SAL /
Seemingly There Are Few Dishes to
Which II viii Not lmpart an Ex-
cellent Flavor.

Few housewives, especially the lit
tie Mrs. Newlyweds, fully appreciate
the value Of the pinch of salt. or
course, everyone uses salt on meats,
and in soups, entrees, vegetables,
sauces, ETC., but although the cook
books do not always include it in re-
clpes for cakes, pies and desserts gen.
orally, there is almost nothing from
the most dainty gelatine and whipped
cream dessert to bread and butter pud-
ding that is not greatly improved by
1t. You probably would not dream of
putting it in a pot of tea, but if you
try 1t you will find that it brings out
the aroma of the tea, making it actual
ly fragrant by neutralizing the fiat
ness of the water. This will be found
especially so in localities where the
water is hard or has a mineral taste,
1t should always be used in coffee and
cocoa. 1t imparts mellow taste to
coffee and makes the cocoa seem very
much richer
The delicate flavoring of all custard
desserts is enhanced by the magic
pinch of salt. Put it in pies of all
kinds. Use plenty of salt in the pie
crust where only lard is used for
shortening. Meringues are improved
by 1t.
At preserving time remember the
pinch of salt, whether you are making
preserves, jelly or plarmalade. 1t
simply puts the water where it be-
longs-in the background, and the
fruit flavor stands out prominent
These are few of the out of ordi-
nary yet everyday, uses of pinch Of
salt.-Armour's Cook Book.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17
Peach shortcake.

Slit one cup of flour, one teaspoon
Of sugar, two teaspoons of baking
powder and saltspoon of salt. Mix
as for biscuit dough two spoons of
lard. into the flour and with spoon
make a soft dough with a third Tor
little over cup of milk. Pat out light
" on molding board and cut into five
or six biscuits. Have some melted but
ter in small pan and dip the top of
each biscuit into this before turning
over into the pan ready to bake Bake
until nicely Drowned in hot oven;
then cool, break each apart and place
sweetened peaches between. Peel
and slice ripe peaches rather fine,
then crush with enough sugar to well
sweeten. Serve with powdered sugar
sbrinkled over the tops; pass plenty
of rich cream. Level measures are
used for the recipes)
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17

| palace added to the misery of the
young empress. She noticed that the
car was angry at her because sh'
was "endeavoring to introduce in Rus
STA western reforms and that she con
sidered herself more intelligent than
the entire household in the palace"
In the meantime storms of unrest
had broken out in the land, and or
ders were given to pacify the discon-
tented at all cost The empress did
not know of the horrors that we're per-
petrated in Russia, and when she
learned Of them she consoled herself
in the thought that all the cruelties
directed against the Russian people
were not committed by order of the
car She believed that the car, like
herself, was ignorant of what was 60
ing on in the land.
But she soon found out her error.
Then her suffering grew ever more in
tense. She looked with disgust upon
the clique surrounding her, upon their
hypocritical smiles and greetings. but
even in the palace 1t was then that
she became seriously i'll.
When the empress had recovered
she divided her time between her chill
dren and her desk She turned once
more to the reading OF books and also
devoted considerable time to writing.
Nevertheless the feeling that she was
alone and misunderstood in the palace
weighed heavily upon her. She grew
ever more and more melancholy.
One day, after having worked for
some time upon the tragedy she was
writing, the empress entered the
cars study. She found him seated al
his desk looking over numerous docu
ments. He frightened up when she
entered and he kissed her hands.
why are you SO sad?" she asked.
i am thinking of the future of our
children" he replied
The empress looked at him sur.
prised.
81 do not understand p" she began.
looking into his troubled eyes.
A plot has just been unearthed."
he said cheerfully, yet with a shade of
confusion
"Oh, l know about it"
No, | mean another plot-a new
one. They have just learned of it to.
day" And shaking his head he
added:
DO you understand now"
And he described to her In detail
the conspiracy of the terrorists
against his life. They became more
sad than before. The shadow of dan
ger was still lowering over their
heads.
They endeavored to calm each 9th.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17
THOUGHT HE KNEW THE SIGNS
Aged Darby Could See Nothing to
His Passenger Except Man
lnstltutlng Lodges.

Bob Hull, the champion story teller
of Savannah, had occasion lately to
take business trip into interior
Georgia. He took his golf clubs with
him, intending to stop on his way for
match on the famous links at
Augusta.
He dropped of the train at his
business Destinations small town on
a branch road-and carrying his hug.
gage climbed into an ancient hack
and babe the driver, who was an old
negro man, take him to the local
hotel
The negro eyed the queer-looklng
yellow leather bag that his passenger
carried with the peculiar looking
sticks In it. His curiosity got the
best of him finally.
Boss" he began, please, sub,
'scuse me-but mout ak you a ques-
tom" 4
GO ahead and ask" said Mr.. Hull.
"Whut kind of lodge is you insti-
'?"-Saturday Evening Post.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17
Nothing More to Live For.

Without question, the Scots curler
of whom Lord Lyveden tells in Fry's
Magazine placed the proper value on
his sport.
During recent curling match in
Switzerland, the skip OF one of the
teams, who happened to be a Scots
man, was so delighted with the accu-
rate shot of one of his team, that he
was heard to address him in the fol-
lowing manner: Lie down and dee.
mon; lie down and dee. Yell never
lay finer stane nor that If ye live to
be hundred"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17
Preserved Half Peaches.

Clingstone peaches are the best.
Pare and cut them in halves. Re
move the stones and cook the stones
in water for twenty minutes. Use the
water for making syrup in which the
peaches are to be cooked. For pre-
serving, use as many pounds of sugar
as there are pounds Of fruit and one
cupful Of water to each pound of su.
gar. Boil the sugar and water until
the syrup is clear, then drop in a
few peaches at time, until they are
cooked. Put into jars which have
been sterilized and seal them while
they are hot
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-10-17

authority, but when a matter requires
energy and determination you yield to
the first adviser who knows how to in
fiuence you'll"
Then the empress spoke more softly.
understand that you often find
yourself in an embarrassing position.
But you believe everything that should
be repulsive to you. You yield to fiat
terry and"
my dear, do not talk to me about
these fables. You and cannot think
of anything that will change all this.
The laws of nature cannot be changed
Some of the people will demand wa
ter, others will demand fire. All
could do would be to make some con-
cessions. Otherwise everything must
remain as it is. 1t must be So Do
Eyou understand"
The car seemed pleased with his
words. He leaned back in his arm
chair and added angrily:
81 have tried everything"
"But | cannot go on like this" cried
the empress. 81 cannot | am going
away | have no strength any longer.
l am afraid to look at myself! When
| see myself in a mirror | am seized
with terror"
What can ! do? You must consult
the physicians"
The empress looked at him angrily
and shook her head
| "Darhonu fhin0o uf1 run
smoothly when you will be widow"
said the czar, rising from his seat and
running back and forth in his study.
That is nonsense" he said sud.
denly and rang the bell, pausing in
the center OF the room perplexed.
When the servant entered the car
shouted and stamped his feet. The
empress had tainted. She was takeB
to her room and remained for a long
time under the care of her physicians
The car neglected all important as
fairs of state when the empress waf
i'll. In the evening the minister OF
the interior arrived at the palace with
an important report When he was
ushered into the cars study the
car shouted at him nervously:
For Gods sake leave me alone!
The empress Is Ill! Do whatever you
like 1t is all the same to me-"
When the minister of the interior
offered few words of consolation the
car interrupted him:
81 know youi know everything
know you ALL" and he waved his
hand.
The minister of the interior walked
out of the cars study confused and
Inundated
And the minister of the interior
heard the car shouting to himself
Monarchy, constitution. anarchy.
Even my nearest are against me"
The health of the empress was shat
tered and for long time she was suf-
fering from a nervous breakdown.
During that illness various rumors
we're spreading in the palace. 1t was
said that the czarina was planning to
leave the palace and return to her ma
tive land It was. then also rumored
that she wanted the car to- abdicate
and leave Russia. But all knew that
she rebuked the car for his lack OF
will power and determination.