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

Miss Mollie Euritt, of Decatur
City, was a visitor in this city Satur-
day.
S. D. Roberts of near Garden Grove
had business in this city last Satur-
day.
F. A. Greenland, of Grand River,
had business in this city last Satur-
day.
Henry Turpen, of Davis City, was
a business visitor in Leon last Thurs
day.
Andrew Wynne, of Saline, Mo-,
had business in this city last Satur-
day.
, w. H. Lloyd, of Decatur City, was
business visitor in this city Mon
day.
J. N. Painter, of Pleasanton, was
a business visitor in this city Mon
day.
Irving Owen went to Russell last
Friday to visit a few days with rela-
tives.
James Woodmansee, of near La
moni, was in Leon Tuesday on bus
mess.
Mort Shell, of Decatur City, was a
business visitor in this city last Sat-
urday.
Silas Jennings went to Humeston
Monday to visit a few days with rel
atives.
Dean Stiles went to Derby Friday
afternoon to visit over Sunday with
friends.
A. J. Young, of near DeKalb, was
a business visitor in this city last
Friday.
Archie Havens, of Decatur City,
was a business visitor in this city last
Friday.
John Robertson, the real estate
man, had business at Davis City last
Friday.
]. @. Harrison, of Pleasanton, was
Friday.
J.. Wesley Chew, of Pleasanton,
was business visitor in this city
Tuesday.
Eugene Moore, of Decatur City,
was a business visitor in this city
Monday.
Lon Fulton, of Davis City, was
transacting business in this city on
Monday.
Charles Kerrins, of Pleasanton,
was business visitor in this city
Monday.
Mrs. Daisy Ross returned Saturday
from a few days visit with friends at
Weldon.
Miss Ethel Bunch went to her
home near Crown Monday to visit a
few days.
w. c. Woodland, of Decatur City,
was business visitor in this city
Saturday.
S. w. Robbins, of Decatur City,
was transacting business in this city
Saturday.
Mrs. Fl. B. Lunbeck, of Decatur
City, was a visitor in this city last
Saturday.
Mrs. c. NJ. Corrington, of Decatur
City, was a visitor in this city last
Sheriff Henry Terrell, of Mt. Ayr,
was a business visitor in this city
last Friday.
J. A. West, of near Grand River,
was a business visitor in this city |!
last Friday.
Mrs. O. M. Turner went to Weldon
last Thursday to visit a few days
with friends.
Austin and J. E. Cowles, of Pleas
anton, were business visitors in this
,ity Monday.
Neil Moore went to his home at
Decatur City Saturday and visited
over Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
PURELY PERSONAL

E. S. Harris had business at Hum.
eston Tuesday.
F. C. Mullinnix was Davis City
visitor last Friday.
j. C. Hull had BUSINESS at Van
Vert last Thursday.
DR.. o. w. Foxworthy had business
at Weldon Tuesday.
Glare Smith, of Lamont, had bus
mess in this city Tuesday.
w. L. Barry was business visitor
at Davis City last Saturday.
a Mrs. John Gore, of Davis City, was
visiting in this city Monday.
w. E. Boles, of Grand River, had
business in this city Monday.
r. Sam Heather, of Van Vert, had
business in this city Monday.
VIM. Asbach, of Davis City, was a
visitor in this city Saturday.
c. w. Sutherlin, of Davis City, had
business in this city Monday.
George Keown, of Lamont, had
business in this city last Friday.
Leck Ross, of Decatur City, was a
visitor in this city last Thursday.
Mrs. Minnie Hawk, of Davis City,
was a visitor in this city Monday.
s Mrs. Eunice Dale Was visiting rel
atives at Davis City last Thursday.
Charles Swanson was a business
visitor at Decatur City last Friday.
Al Crago, of Garden Grove, was a
visitor in this city last Saturday.
Charles Riley, of Decatur City,
was visitor in this city Saturday.
S. H. Amos, of Garden Grove, had
legal business in this city Monday.
A. L. Evans, of Davis City, had
business in this city last Saturday.
G. B. Simpson went to Davis City
Tuesday evening for i short visit
B. F. Grimm, of near Van Vert,
had business in this city Tuesday.
Mrs. L. A. Blackman, of Blockley
was a visitor in this city Monday.
o. C. Teller, of Davis City, was a
business visitor in this city Monday.
Z Walter Braden, of Weldon, was
business visitor in this city Tuesday.
Steve and Harvey Axes were at
Garden Grove Tuesday on business.
!, NJ. S. Jones departed Monday night
on business trip to Elgin, illinois,
Mrs. Frank Craig. of near Block
ley, was visitor in this city Monday.
County attorney E. H. Sharp had
legal business at Davis City Monday.
Luther Bason, of Davis City, was
business visitor in this city Mon
day.
Sidney 'Grayson, of near Decatur
City, had business in this city Mon
day.
Will Lee, of Davis City, was
business visitor in this city Tues
day.
q J. H. Morgan, of near Koyle, was
business visitor in this city Satur-
day.
Mrs. W. S. Bear, of Decatur City,
was visitor in this city last Thurs
day.
Mrs. C. R. Phipps, of Decatur City,
was visitor in this city last Thurs
day.
/. N. Jeffries, of Davis City, was a
business visitor in this city last Fri
day.
Miss Letha Beers, of Decatur City,
was visitor in this city last Satur-
day.
Marsh Burchett, of Grand River,
came Monday evening and spent a |
couple of days in this city on busi-
ness. ;. :
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& Our Diplomacy Is Admlrable.',

ana began gathering firewood. Whees
he called. she came prompt s5F
a 'Man. !" she said, mas caused many
q divorce by not coming to. dinner.
when ho Ii called. Nothing 90 net,
Ties Q woman as togWait meals. Know;
ing this, 4 make haste. Il n E5EiS
Your diplomacy IL admir- ble, (. hs
congratulated. passing her the eoffed
poi. =s5$ a 81 ..5.
LUNCH oysr. Bedight packed tha
cookiAE outfit and replaced It In the
boat. The sky was smoky ID the west,
smoky with heat that generated 4
strange restlessness among the Quiv
8ering trees. while the air was 4 sur
charged with portentous quietude
that presaged q clash OF elemental
fury. !A black cloud stood upon the
rim Of the lake and caused d look aof
concern In Bedight's eyes. a, glance
In Miss Nice onnell,s direction showed
| the girl absorbed In her work. The
mayor picked q up q magazine and
stretched himself upon the sward be-.
[ meath p huge yellow birch. He was
attracted from his story q half hour
later by q shadow across the sun.
Hurriedly springing to his feet, h he
scanned the sky mass 81 black with
| livid green patches and scurrying fore,
runners of white froth lay like q
monstr ous curtain across the west,
through which shot veins Of gold ike
roots Of mammoth trees. A deep rum.
Bile, bass In Its information rolled
/ across the sky, warning the creatures
OF the earth that soon their master
would be abroad IN the land to wreck
and destroy. 81 5s9
he woman. too, aware Sof the dan
ger. sat gazing apprehensiveIy at the
disturbed sky.
II Oh, MI. Redig Z, Ri she cried, with
the yeriest trifie of anxiety iii; ti1er.
voice, Eve must be going. The sky
looks Ike d storm.
The mayor came over tn Miss Nc.
Gonnell and. standing beside her,
azed anal ally into the west
TIL sS we Will be SAFER here, & he
ilyised. quietly. The storm viii
before We can reach the INN, 4,
But We cannot stay iii this ruined
Ishut. II leaks and the doors are gone
lobJacted Miss nEc Come Come 90.
tetsS be ofRI. q
Tho man hesitated
y0u think IL wiser 10 penaisi
hero until I'M; storm III oySsss we are
Ia lcng ways from Squirrel Inn Y
frnf ~ 4. -,
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SEQ, you Old Adam !' q u gsiggled,
don't you know that the price 10 s. aps
pies has gone up III since our
mothers quit sewing carpet-rags and,
spinning fax. Il takes a man 4 with.
q head these days tn keep my lady
gratihed 3lssS SSE8 sisj, 5$$
II g Apples, say the physic clans, are nee
essary to the human system. And I
may point also to sa higher authority;
who has said 1t ID not good for man
to dwell alone! AS for the price, was
there ever an Adam who thought OF
this?" III N II
IA mot until the baby needed; shoeslr
agreed the woman, letting her hand
ripple the water over the rail: Il Many
an Adam has asked his Eve to Nv with
him and after the flight couldn't buy
a curry Of chicken wings I'd q Boston
restaurant" s n fsf RI
.5A The mayor smiled. ..SSs3l; t3t
y Marriage as It Is Y practic ed,' 4 Vi he
commented. us e. bigger gamble than
the board Of trade and twice as In.
teresting." a, ,5is B;45
The boat glided onward across the
sleeping waters, leaving 4 V.shaped
ripple in it's wake. Trayersing the
lake, Bedight pulled through 4 narrow
neck that connected Goose Lake with
the main body of Sylvan The view
was enchanting pine, cedar and hem
lock, birch and maple III varied the
shores and green bushes trailed their
dropping tendrils in the cool waters.
La Weeks cabin came Into view, sit
uated upon. knoll beside the lake, a
picturesque pile oe the Inn ber. Jack
days. About its tumbled Sides the Wild
ampelopsis scrambled and; rag!weed
flourtshed Id the clearing. III The mayor
drew tho sh1t upon the Shore. carried
the GIRLS easel. box and camp chair 10
2 spot designated and sssod by Tor ~
dega. .yi.r,... 5.5sa d ,s*., ID
'.''Can ,yon make eo8sss'' alkaa Mrs
McCcansll. % abe ut ;osas4 tie canvas
and prepared "a begin the sbs44cA& II I.
IN these days az the nS ~ vSasIil
he satdi: antdFinsasfyS Iii Ma esane
10 recognize In q kfndlie4 ttigAki th6
'tadyisks AT eRieookin1. Eaaar ssasant.
pesa, I can mako cpRsa mi Ter the
eoaa, bait f,Roanan's dainty hend mast
pour. else II jleses itas Aayos. :,t;i,5.
away and forget me lntM no eo&ss
is boiling In the oEs 4 #5
Beafght turned to tho foasasts fringe
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l
SYNoPs

N CHAPTER II u spirit ~ fun Mayor
5Bedight, q summer visitor ch93sfaI IN
through the woods BY ten laugh thing SirassS
one Of whom ches ana kisse
u CHAPTER il. The gtris form thera III
selves into as court and sen d HIN 20 NJ
40 the bidding Of one Rof heirs ntitnb
each day for ten days. ss5
M CHAPTER III legislatiYe rneasura
opposing woman sufcra Co., which dropped III
from the mayors pocket - Nsed fo c ssge-
pei him to obey the a andates z oI
GIRLS.
S2 CHAPTER Nv His first day. Of serytceSs
f iish M1sn T They are are MA
sheriff with arrest.
u CHAPTER v. Miss $vinlng ices what
she considers clandestine meeting De-
ESs .a q &c soss 'd r sRa III
arrested arrest and iosked W, but escape, s
CHAPTER v1.-The mayor returns "a
the hotel, finds the sheriff waiting fof
him, end takeR refuge in the room 0S VI
Bess Winters. he plans TO get possessiocn
Of the discriminating bill. II i.545 3; 5BSsS
XII CHAPTER VII. with Harriet Brooks
the mayor goes to investigate an INDIAN X
mound. They are caught IN e thun NOE
storm a q n al 5Fi N Il. ib is 4$s
CHAPTER VIII. Returning late he haa
rather q stormy interview with Judge s
t Tne55 to yf sSe s sea Mth n Sm
!, CHAPTER K.-Thursday was Mayor
gediFht's day Of at e uper Pr, M ,nis I,
cabin IN the. woods, and hS u made
prisoner by the game warden. He 10 4
later released by one Of the girls. ,ar
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Sgratitud I'll send you the jolliests BID;
box of candy ii Chicag as $ pass
throug 3s
81 hank YOU, n she said, her n eyes
dancing I'm leave the sele ction To-
you.
An an A 4 hour later Bedig ht astride \ q
good horse. was galloping toward!
Bord eau, 9 railroad crossing ten miles
TO the mort s4s Arriving at the station
he sent g telegram, ate 8 typical meal
.atS ~ typical country hotel; and started
back. He reached the cross roads ut
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Instead soe leaving the vicinity Of
the cabin after being liberated, 10
dight closed the door and replaced
tta bar. Drieting back into tlia
bushes, he waited Ain hour passed
an6 then eaIzsa voices md russlIng II
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ITO be continued.

5.ss If you want to clean up a crop con-
sract or State land contract John /
w. Maher will make you q loan at low
sst rates.. III ~ n &5s III 5s.5 .45 n
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chance on you,' conf1d ently And be-
sides, these girls have been badgerins
the life out of You. It's time somebody
took pity, Laughing
The mayor put his lips close to the
girls rosy ear.
Honest. he said. 4shope to die, I.ys
never had 10 much fun iii Iall my life
---but tlaat bill bushes ~ dangerous,
and I,d like To BET through With the
ordeal hcnorably can uge today.
md o. small erpssasion De nv
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= The Inter-O Ocean will advertise your
sale, and print your sale bills at prices
that will astonish You. 4. !. Il .5.58 !
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tunlts ~ -, sst just me tight atmo o.
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Fresh Esozea sElsla.

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4 I'D, co.. Fresh Frozea Elsh.
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then ANY other kiad. bseanse they 40 saaght out
u the deep wahsr. Pscs Ia. 100 Ii iots Sste FOR
larger aYsatis yrite fne pticss. We guarantee
Reisreaess Cont State Bank.f Mention hallway
NORTH sl'saE g d! ee. I'VE Haias.s a Y
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
MRS. MARY scHAFFER.

Mary ArensdoT, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter ArensdUf, was born
in Dubuque, Iowa, january 3lst, 1881,
and died at her home in Spearville,
Kansas, March 18th, 1912. When she
was seventeen years of age she came
to EllinwOod and for number Of
years made her home with her uncle,
the late Henry ArneSd0f, and family.
November 18th, 1901, she was united
IN marriage to Dennis Schaffer, and
until about four years ago, when they
moved to farm close to Spearville,
they made this city their home. To
the union was born five children, fou
girls and one boy, all of whom, with
the husband, are left to mourn her
loss. Besides the immediate family
she leaves to mourn two sisters, Mrs
Frank Andra and Mrs. Joe Kmpp, of
this place, two brothers, Peter and
Henry Arensdorf of Kingman, and hel
mother, two sisters and two brothers
in Iowa.
Funeral services were conducted al
the Catholic church in Spearville, Fri
day afternoon, March 18th, and in
terment made In the cemetery at tha
place. Oscar and Frank ShaffeT, Mr.
and Mrs. Benno Shaffer, Chris Arens
dorf, Frank Andra and Joe Knipp, ot
this place went up to attend the fun
eral. The two brothers from King
man were also intending to be pres
ent, but on account Of the storm
blockading the roads did not reach
Spearville until Friday night.
The news OF the sudden death o.
Mrs. Schaffer was great shock t
her many friends and relatives here
as she enjoyed a wide acquaintance
among the people of this vicinity, an'
was loved and esteemed by all wh'
knew her. She was a good Christian
woman, a loving and faithful wife an
mother and a true friend and neigh
Dor, and the SOrrowing relatives hav'
the deep sympathy OF the commmit,
in their Observation-Disclosures.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
NELSON NIckERsoN.

Nelson Nickerson, until a few years
ago for many years a resident f this
city, died at his home in Quincy,
Illinois, on Monday Of this week, and
was buried here on Thursday. Mr.
Nickerson was one Of the old timers
Of our community. Always an hon
est and straightforward man, who at
tended strictly to his own business,
and had many friends. He is sur
yivAd by a second wife and two child
ren, Mrs. Zack BardweI Of this city,
and Milton NickerSon Of Dodge City.
He was a member Of the G. A. r.
post Of Great Bend. He served in
the same regiment during the Civil
war with the writer's father, the
First Wisconsin Cavalry, be being in
Co /, and father in company C. The
many friends Of the bereaved extend
their sympathy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
DIED..

Mrs. Louise Maurer died at her
home in southwest Haskell county,
March I, 1912, Of pneumonia fever.
Louise E. Niedenfuer was born in
Balem, Germany, Manch 4, 1912, and
came to this country with her parents
when years old. The moved to st.
Louis and lived there one year, then
moving to Perry, Pike county H.,
where she grew to womanhoOd.
She was married to Reuben Maurer
january /, 1863, in Perry, Pike coun-
ty, ILL.,, where they lived nine years
when the moved to Hoisington, Bar
ton county, Kas., where they lived "a
years, then they moved to Belpre, Ed
wards county, Kansas, where they
lived 4 years when they moved to
Santa Fe, Haskell county, where she
lived until the time Of her death.
To this union were born six
children, three boys and three girls,
two of whom died in infancy and two
died while young men and two daugh,
ters are still living, Mrs. Lydia Viii
let of this county, and Mrs. Emma
Pilkington of Wichita.
She was converted and joined the
German NJ. E. church at the age OF
u years and always lived a life
worthy of example. She said the day
she died that it was the Lords will
She was a loving and helpful com
panion and a gentle and kind mother
She leaves to mourn her loss hel
husband, two daughters, seven grand
children, two greatgrandchihnen, twc
sisters and a host Of relatives and
friends. She was 70 years and 3 day:
old at the time Of her death.
She was AN aunt OF Fred and Et
Meyer of this city and Henry Wint
ers Of MacksviIle, Kansas. Dispatch
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
HOME STUDY CLUB.

The Home Study Club enjoyed theiT
regular meeting at the home of Miss
Alice Moses, under the leadership Of
Mrs. Maud Baily. Interesting talks
were given as follows:
Public Affairs and Penny Post
Alice Moses.
Ministry Of Peel, Rusel & Derby
Lila LundbIade.
Navigation Act; Ten Hours Bill
L. Weisenberger.
Irish Famine; Rebellion in Ireland
Ann Black.
Ministry under Aberdeen and Pal
merSton-Maud Bailey.
Crimean Wa-Maud Clayton.
Gladstone and His Work-Jennit
Dawson.
After the study the hostess served
an elaborate English Tea and pleas
ant moments were spent over tht
teacups. Next meeting will be belG
with Mrs. Mering on April l.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
JON ES-oEsER.

On Tuesday OF this week at the
home Of the bride in Lyndon, KanS.,
occurred the wedding of Miss Bellah
NJ. Jones to Mr.. Louis A. 0eser.
The bride is well known to most
Of the people Of the north side, hav'
ing taught school there last winter
and winter before, and made many
friends among the people of that vi
cinity.
The groom is thee youngest sol
Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 0eser, and is
one Of the substantial farmers o.
Route one.
Their many friends will join tht
Clarion in wishing them a long, hap
py and prosperous married life
Clarion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
THE FIELD MEET.

Now that the SHOWS are about over
it is hoped that the children will take
advantage Of every good day to prac-
tice for the Field Meet. Try to have
a number of entries from your school
The list Of prizes will be published
soon Remember every event won
counts certain number Of points for
your school. viz: First place, 5 points,
Second place, 3 points, Third place,
2 points, Fourth place, l point. The
County Superintendent will give a
large flag 10 the school which wins
the most points. This flag will be
kept by the school till the next field
meet when it will again be given to
the winning school.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
from New York TAFT delegates Chicago convention
S. TuLLIs.

We received word day or two ago
that S. Tulhs, a former resident of
Great Bend, died at Enid, Oklahoma,
March 6. Mr.. Tulis leaves one child
to mourn his loss, Mrs. Charles King,
who with her husband lived in this
city about 10 years ago, and left here
In 1893. moving to Enid, Oklahoma,
Mr.. Tullis will be remembered as a
hotel keeper at Pawnee Rock and
with John Lindas built the Grand
Central hotel here and was the pro-
pietor. He also conducted the Nor
riSon house here several years. He
was a man that was very quiet and
popular. He had many friends here
and at Pawnee Rock. He was pro-
prietor Of a rooming house at Enid
for several years prior to his death.
His sonin-hw, Chas. King, was a fur.
nitwe dealer here for several years
prior to moving to Enid, or to a
claim that he secured there in 1893.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
MRS. MARGARET WooLLEY.

H. c. Woolley received the sad
news Of the death Of his mother, Mrs
Margaret woolIey, which occurred
at the home Of her daughter. Mrs.
Vim. Schrader, Sterling, Illinois, at
2 O'Clock a m, Monday.
Margaret Courtright was born in
New Jersey, Feb. 9Th, 1922 and was
80 years, month and IL days Of age
at the time of her death. She leaves
two daughters, Mrs. RiIla Schrader,
Of Sterling, IL, and Mrs. Maria Van
Antwerp Of LohrvilAe, Iowa, and two
sons, H. C. wooE1ey Of this city, and
DeLisle woolley Of St. Helena, Ore,
also a number Of grandchildren to
mourn her loss.
Mrs. Woolley win be remembered
by many people here, having visited
In Etlinwood many times.-Leader.