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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

We have received a post card
from Doss Caster who is visiting
with his wife and son Brown, at
Berkeley, California, saying he is
having a great visit. He saw an air
ship fly over the bay and expected to
see many of them the following day
which was aviation day. At San
Francisco he visited the U. s. mint
and toasted his eyes on pile of gold
bars worth $54,000,000. On Mon
day of this week he went to Lol
Angeles to attend the great Iowa
picnic which Is an u annual event
there. He writes the flowers are In
bloom and the weather perfect. I
decided change from the cold wealth
Ter which hs Loft here II lows
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Leon to Have a Postal Saving Bank

Postmaster Stookey has received
notice that a postal saving bank will
be established at the Leon postoffice
on March list, and arrangements are
being made by him to handle the
business. But we venture the asser-
ton that there will be no rush of
business at the Leon office, for our
people will not care to deposit their
money with the government to be
sent to the big cities, and only re-
ceive interest at the rate of 2 per cent
per 'annum on their deposits. We
have good banks in this city and
county, and the money should re-
main in the home banks for local
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

The ladies of the New Century
Club and their husbands we're enter
tanned at one of the clubs famous
six o'clock dinners which was serv-
ed at the elegant new home of Mrs.
q. M. Keller on last Wednesday ev-
ening. the hostesses on this occasion
being Mrs. Keller and Mrs. G. 3.
Hurst. Three large tables were
filed, the guests securing their part
ners by matching cut comic valen-
tines. The table decorations were
rod hearts and the dinner made ev-
ery heart glad. The eyeping wsa
spent with music and Games
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

BY an oversight we failed last
week to mention very pleasant din
ner party which was given by Mrs.
J. D. Brown to the members of the
o. E. S. on Feb. 8th, the occasion
being her birthday. The colors OF
the order were used in decorating
the commodious Brown home as
we'll as in the table decorations, and
they enjoyed a delightful time, the
dinner being of the best. And the
o. E. S. members, of which order
Mrs. Brown has been a very active
member, surprised her by present.
ing her with a beautiful solid silver
salad fork.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Mr.. S. E. Mills, of Oroville, WASH
ington, is visiting for a few days at
the home of his cousin, Henry Mills,
in Eden township. He is an old time
Leon resident, having worked on. the
Leon Journal many years ago when
P. o. James was editor. He is on
his way from a trip to Washington,
D. c., and other eastern cities. We
enjoyed a very pleasant call from
him in company with Henry Mills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Gardner re-
turned last Friday evening from
Shenandoah, where they attended a
celebration in honor of Mrs. Card
ner's father, Uncle John Phipp's
Tooth birthday, which was celebrat-
ed at the home of his daughter in
Shenandoah. Uncle John was also
initiated into the Elk's lodge the
same day on the formal dedication of
their fine new home in that city. He
enjoys the distinction of being the
Oldest Elk in the world, and the Elks
of Shenandoah are getting all kinds
of advertising over his membership.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

A small fire was started at the
home of Mrs. S. w. Hurst yesterday
morning about 10 o'clock, de-
fective flue being the cause of fire
which started in the attic and burned
a small hole in the roof, but it was
discovered in time and few buck
cts of water extinguished the blaze
before, the fire boys had, a chance to
try out the new waterworks on a
real fire.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Mrs. Florence Carton, of + the
Clark Millinery Co., returned Tues
day from a two weeks trip to Chicago
where she was buying new goods and
tearing the very latest styles in mil
linery for the spring trade. She was
assisted in making her selections by
Miss Jessica Pryor, who will trim
for her this spring. Mrs. Carton re-
turned by way of Des Moines and
made a. short visit with friends in
that city,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Presbyterian Church.

Large congregations were present
last Sabbath both morning and
evening. The Sabbath school is in
creasing. The church is being
aroused to greater efforts and SER
vice. You are welcome at all SER
vices. We want you to come and we
will do you good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Scouts on a Hike.

The local troop of scouts will
meet at the residence of DR.. Rowell
next Saturday morning and from
there will start on a days outing In
the country. Each scout bring one
fourth pound of meat, two potatoes.
two semaphore signal flags and q
whistle. =. n. B., 8. N.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

w. H. Golfer, Of Decatur City, who
had been to Chicago with shipment
of stock, stopped off in this city
Tuesday to attend the good roads
meeting, for he is good roads
booster and did some of the best
work done in southern Iowa over by
Decatur City last summer. Would
that we had many more like him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Miss Clara Siefken of Omaha, will
give a song recital at the Methodist
church next Tuesday evening. Cen
eral admission 25 cents, students
| 5 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

The trustees of Decatur township
will receive sealed bids for doing the
road work of Decatur township up
to noon on Friday, March 1, 1912.
The trustees reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
J. C. Cozad,
Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Miss Clara Siefken. who sang so
acceptably in several homes last
November, will be heard in song re-
cital at the Methodist church Tues
day evening of next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

II some of those burlington off,
Gals had to wade through the mud
and water to the new depot which
the public is now doing we think
they would order that new cement
walk installed the first favorable
weather we have. 1t was promised
all of last summer, but promises
did not materialize into a walk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Notice-To all who owe j. R. Con-
rey & Son on account or note, l am
closing out my business in order to
meet my obligations. Now will you
do that much for me, by paying up
so that can have rest this summer.
j, r. COnrey
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

| For Sale-A few registered Here
ford bull calves. Also some timothy
and clover seed, mixed. w. E.
Shinn, Weldon, Iowa, R. F. D. No. 2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Wanted-On the Henry j. Vogt
farm near Woodland man to clear or
clear and break piece of pasture
land. Inquire at once.
Henrietta J. Vogt, Ex., Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

For Sale-An excellent 80 acre,
we'll improved farm, all in timothy
and clover. Located 6 miles south
east of Clio. Price $3.50 per acre.
w. H. Kalkofen, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

We buy, sell and exchange all
sorts Of property, at all times.
McCrystal Realty Co.,
Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Riley Buchanan, Icons we'll
known auctioneer, is a man after
Teddy Roosevelt's own heart, and
he has family of children Of which
he may we'll be proud, six girls and
three boys, the last girl arriving at
their home last Friday, making an
even half dozen girls and just half
as many boys. nine children in all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

The issue of The Simpsonian, the
weekly college paper published by
Simpson College, Indianola, last
week, was college Girls Number,'
the entire work Of editing the issue
being handled by the young ladies'.
1t was a most creditable number,
and a Leon girl Miss Himena Hoff-
man, was the editor of the issue,
and she shows real newspaper talent.
When she comes home for her sum-
mer vacation we would like to turn
The Reporter over to her for a week
and take a weeks vacation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Mr., and Mrs. E. G.. Monroe enter
tanned a number Of friends at SIX
o'clock dinner Monday evening, and
the guests all enjoyed a delightful
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Stock Pasture to Rent-And plen-
ty good straw. Would like 80 head
or more. E. M. Shinn, Leon, Iowa,
, r. F. D, No, 2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Farm for Rent--Consisting of 400
acres, to the right party. 20 acres
in wheat, so acres corn, 80 acres
oats. Must be rented before Feb.
25th for cash or grain rent. Amos
Oh a m hers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

S. R. Axes, Inexperienced the res
taurant at Garden Grove known as
the Swayne restaurant. He is ad-
vertising a closing out sale Of his
farm stock in this issue of The Re-
porter and after the sale will take
charge of the restaurant at Garden
Grove
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
, Free! Free!

With every Csc purchase of Rexall
goods Saturday afternoon we will
give free Japanese cup and saucer
or plate. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

IS pairs of shoes will be sold at
price Friday and Saturday. Posi-
lively the last day. J. r. COnrey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

For sale-4O acres, we'll improved,
IN miles from Leon. House and out
buildings. See T. r. Sanders, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

To Rent-For cash, stock farm of
200 or less acres near Woodland.
Henrietta J. Vogt, Ex., Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

For Sale or Rent.-55 acres 1 Il
miles of Decatur City, Second bot
tom land. Rent for cash only. Will
sell on terms with proper security
Address P. O. Box %, Davis City
Iowa. 26-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

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, 1912-02-22

100 acre farm for rent or SALE
BOWsher & BOWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

For Sale--A No. 18 Round Oak
heating stove. Van Werden & Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

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, 1912-02-22

Cattle, use Wyant's Eye-Bright
Sold by all druggists. 26-8t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Renter-If you have a little
money and want to own farm, call
on S. A. Gates for particulars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Cholene for cuts and burns.
ChOlene for catarrh,

For Rent-Five room house. See
E. E. Bell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherm Peters, of south Leon
Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.

Cholene for catarrh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Cholene for cuts and burns
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Cholene for cuts and burns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

The Reporter job department
turned out this week 1900 copies of
80 page mating list for c. w.
Reeder, manager of the Leon Or
pingtons and Partridge Rocks, which
is one of the finest things in this
line issued by any breeder. Mr..
Reeder has established big poultry
business and name as the most
successful breeder in the United
States. His poultry business is now
running into the thousands of dol
lars each year. He sells eggs as
high as 500 each and gets 50
piece for baby chicks day old
He started in the business three
years ago in a small way, but is now
running thirty incubators to supply
the demand for his famous chickens
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Cholene for catarrh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Col. and Mrs. w. H. Bates, of
Memphis, Tenn, arrived last Thurs
day for a visit at the home of DR..
and Mrs. J. w. Rowell and other
relatives in this city. Col. Bates is
an old time printer, and made this
Office a pleasant call in company with
DR.. Rowell. Away back in the fifties,
more than half century ago, he was
just common country printer and
worked on the old Leon Pioneer, now
The Reporter, when it was run by
George and P. H. Buckley, who
founded the paper. But he was too
good a printer to remain in a coun-
try office and west west, finally To-
eating at Memphis, Tenn, where he
is manager and part owner of the
big printing establishment of S. c.
Toof & Co., one of the largest con-
Germs in the south. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bates departed yesterday morning
for their home in Memphis, Tenn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

Cholene for Group.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Cholene for colds.

Cholene for Group.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07
LEGAL NOTICE.
Notice of Attachment.


In the District Court Of the Third Ju-
dicial District Of the State Of Idaho
In and for the County Of Ada
Jessie NJ. Rowell. Administrators OF
the Estate Of E. c. Rowell, Deceased
Plaintiff.
VS..
Frank c. Woodford, Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that a Writ
OF Attachment was issued out of the
above entitled court on October 4th,
1912, In an action. wherein Jessie NJ
Rowell. Administrative OF the estate
Of E. c. Rowell. deceased, is plaintiff
and Frank G. Woodford is defendant
attaching the property Of said defend
ant to secure the payment of $4625. 90
together with $525.OO counsel fees, in
tcrest and costs of suit.
In witness whereof, | have hereun-
to set my hand and affixed the seal OF
said Court this 7th day of October, A.
d. 1912.
STEPHEN UTTER,
Clerk Of District Court, Ada County,
State of Idaho.
By b. CLYDE EAGLESON,
Deputy.
b. F. GRIFFITH,
Attorney for Plaintiff. or.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
OF Time Appointed for Proving viii,
Etc

OF Time Appointed for Proving Will,
Etc.
In the Probate Court OF the County
of Ada. state of Idaho. In the mat
ter OF the estate of George h Smith.
deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said Court.
made on the 1st day of october. 1912,
notice is hereby given that Saturday,
the 18th day OF October. 1912. at 10
o'clock a. IN. of said day, at the Court
Room OF said Court, at the Courthouse,
In the County OF Ada. has been ap-
pointed as the time and place for
proving the will of said George b.
Smith, deceased. and for hearing the
application OF George S. Smith for the
issuance to him of letters testament
tary when and where any person in
terested may appear and contest the
same.
Dated October LIST. 1912
VIM. c. DUNBAR,
OIL Clerk.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07

Phelps and Policeman Johnson, one OF
the arresting officers, refused to dis
cuss the Eddie case other than to say
that he had not made up his mind
whether or not he would demand Ed
dies permanent withdrawal from his
official position.
Eddie for years had been head Of a
committee on public morals which has
been working for the moral betterment
OF the city, and which has stopped sew
eral plays that savored Of immortality.
The preliminary hearing was con-
tinued until next Thursday,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07

cago. so: Denver, 40; Des Moines, 40;
Duluth, "a; Galveston, IS; Hatteras, 70;
Havre. SO; Helena. 80: Huron. 80; Jack
sonville, 81; Kansas City. "A: Knoxville,
81; Lewiston, 32; Louisville. so; Men,
phis, 81; Montreal, 81; New Orleans,
72; New York, So; North Platte, 40;
Oklahoma. 60; Phoenix, "a; Pittsburg,
Sc; Pocatello, 80; Portland, ~; st.
Louis. "a; st. Paul. 80; Salt Lake, 40:
San Francisco. So; Seattle, "A; Spokane,
80; Toledo, 81; Winnipeg, So:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07
LOS ANGELES STIRRED
|. over THE EDDIE CASE

Los Angeles. Oct. Municipal Los
Angeles Is stirred to official depths to-
night by the sensational trial OF City
Prosecutor Guy Eddie, charged with
contributing to the delinquency of Mrs.
Alice Phelps.
George Alexander, good government
mayor Of Los Angeles. who appointed
Eddie city prosecutor. attended to-
days hearing behind closed doors. and
after Tearing the testimony Of Mrs.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07

small areas near the Mexican boundary
and In western Canada Light precipi-
tation has occurred at a few widely
scattered places. Cool weather prevails
In the west with freezing temperature
In parts of the plateau region and
northern plains states. Fair weather
may be expected to continue in Boise
and its vicinity tonight and Tuesday,
with heavy frost tonight.
LOWEST TEMPERATURE ELSE
Naturalization. IS: Buffalo, g.; Chi
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07
PRICES STEADY:
OFFERINGS GOOD
Cold Weather Has Bad Eff
feet on the Fresh Egg
Supply.

The local markets opened this morn
ing with prices steady but with indi-
cations for several changes during the
week. Chicken receipts were good, a
large number having been brought In
by ranchers who came to attend the
fair. Hog receipts were stronger than
usual for the first of the week. The
cold snap made further decrease in
the supply of fresh eggs and no
peaches were received today but there
IL still considerable supply on hand
left over from last week. Vegetable
offerings continue good. Prune Nee
tar, the new drink, made from Idaho
purple prunes, was placed on the mar
ket today. Following are the prevail
ing prices:
Wholesale Markets.
vsgstables-(c daily BY the
Capital Brokerage and Commission
company)-Lettuce. 10c per pound;
cabbage. S5c@$1 per cwt.; potatoes. so
@75c per cwt.: bects. s125@1.5O per
cwt; turnips. $1.25 per cwt.: tomatoes
&c per pound; onions, 90c@$1.15:
pumpkins and squash, 75c @$1 per cwt.;
celery, fancy, zoe; choice. Csc per
dozen.
Local fruits-(Corrected daily by the
Falk grocery)-Apples. soc per box;
peaches. 40Q45c per crate: plums, 1hc
per pound; cantaloupe. 81 per crate;
watermelons, 1c per pound: pears. 75c
Q$1 per box: prunes. 1hac per pound.
Eggs. honey and ranch butter
Fresh ranch eggs, per case. IS:
honey. per case. S2.40: ranch butter.
&c per pound.
Dairy produce--(Corrected daily by
the Jensen Creamery Co.)-Creamery
butter, solid pack. 33c; prints, extra;
cream. per gallon. 81: milk. per gal
Ion. zoe: per hundred pounds. $L7O;
butter fat, 33c per pound.
acknowledgements daily by the
Boise Butcher company)-Cows, $3.50
as cwt.; steers. s475g5.5o fat hogs,
$7@76o cwt. medium. s6.75@7 cwt.;
stock hogs. $6@6.5O cwt.; wethers. $40
$50 cwt.; spring lambs. $2.50@3
per head; hens. SQ1oc; spring chick
ems, 1904 per dozen; turkeys. 15c per
pound live weight; geese SC per pound
live weight; ducks, &c live weight,
12kc per pound dressed; breakfast
bacon. lie: ham, lie; lard. fierce base,
12c per pound.
Hay and grain-(Ccrrected daily by
the Central Commission company
Alfalfa, $S@9 per ton. baled: loose. $40
$50; loose timothy, slO@12; baled. $11
@1c; clover. baled. $lo@11 per ton;
wheat, $1.10@1 .20 per cwt.; oats. $1.05
Q1.10 per cwt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07
LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice.
To Idaho Motor Car Company Stock
holders:
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the Idaho Motor Car Com
pany, Limited, will be held at the Of
flee and garage OF the said Company,
at ia South Eleventh Street Boise,
Idaho. at o'clock, p. m on the 23rd
day of October, 1912, for the purpose
Of electing directors. and for the trans
action of such other business as may
be brought before said meeting
NJ. v. SCULLY, Secy.
BY MARTIN & CAMERON,
Attorneys for the Idaho Motor
Car Company. Adv. OILS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-07
Kansas City Livestock.
<Y1.s NlA

-N~es~S~s
(By ]. A. RickarD
Kansas City Stock Yards, Oct. s.
Cattle received here this week S4,1Oo
last week 1900. Same week last year
$4,000. The total this week includes
1900 calves, and the largest of the
season. Prices on middle class killing
steers declined first of the week, which
had tendency to reduce shipments
after Tuesday. Dealers say there will
be two more weeks Of heavy supplies,
in which case there may be more price
reductions on the middle grades, though
prime cattle are safe, and butcher kinds
dnd . ready outlet. Stock cattle held
up hrm this week, but feeders followed
In the wake Of the declining middle
class beef steers. Admitting the losses
since the middle Of August, beef steers
still remain about $3.50 higher than IL
year ago. and feeders are $1.25 higher
than then. Indiana and Illinois distil-
leries began buying plain feeders here
this week for their winter slop feeding.
taking so loads Weighing 1000 to 100
pounds. at a cost around 1915. Last
year these buyers got their cattle here
In August. At about $3.50. These distil-
lery cattle sold in Chicago this spring
and early summer at $3.50 to $3.50,
making the feeders barrel of money.
Colorado beef steers have sold at Sc to
$3.50 here this week, and quarantine
steers are selling at 1925 to $3.50, the
latter being highly mixed in quality.
Range grass cows and heifers of decent
quality have sold this week at $3.50 to
1915, bulls quarter higher. $40 to
$3.50, veals shade lower, best $3.50.
Hogs received here this week g., 800, last
week 2s.s0o. same week last year 42,700.
The market has exhibited great
strength the last few days. based large
~ on big squirt in provisions Sep
TENDER sales Of stocks of meat in pack
ing houses were heavy. and reduced the
same heavily. arousing some anxiety on
the part Of packers about future sup
plies Sheep received here this week
10000. last week 6s.400. same week last
year $4,000 ..eceipts continue to up
set theories Of dealers, who have all
figured on reduced supplies, as COM
pared with last year, this fell. I'm
steady gains have been made continu-
ally. Best lambs now bring $3.50, feed
ing lambs $3.50 to IS. so, fat ewes 50 to
$3.50. wethers up to 1856. As soon AZ
receipts fall or a little there should be
a quick reversal Of present unsatisfac-
tory conditions.