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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Decatur School Notes.
Editors-Alice Jones, Merle Crees.
A man can bear a worlds contempt
when he has that within, "
Which says he's Worthy.-Smith,

A man can bear a worlds contempt
when he has that within, T..
Which says he's worthy.-Smith.
A large number of visitors, among
them several old soldiers, attended
our entertainment last Friday. The
room was decorated with flags, bunt-
ing, pictures, etc., and the songs,
recitations and dialogues were all
fine. We hope that the visitors en-
joyed themselves and that they will
come again, not only when we give
an entertainment, but also when we
are at our regular work.
Mrs. Lloyd and daughter Elizabeth
visited the intermediate room We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Childress and son Raymond
and Miss Birdie Clark visited the
Primary room last Friday.
Kathleen Petticord entered the
Primary room last week.
The 9Th grade history class is now
ready to take up a review of the
war of 1912.
Hazel Golfer visited the Primary
room one day last week.
The 7th grade arithmetic class is
now taking up general review exer-
cises.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

homa, whom she had never seen be-
fore. He died at his home in Okla
homa last year, upwards of ninety
nine years of age.
The relations are gathering home
to celebrate the birthday of this
famous old centenarian. At the fam
lily reunion, Wednesday, his children
WILL all be present, and most of his
grandchildren. Several nephews
and nieces, children Of his brother,
Eli, will come from Oklahoma. I'm
Gle John looks forward to the occa-
sion with as much glee as a little
lad in his first trousers. After his
big family dinner, at the A. S. Phipps
bone, there will be an informal re-
ception, and the neighbors and
friends may call between and in
the afternoon.
On Thursday afternoon, Uncle
John is to be initiated in the Elks
lodge at Shenandoah, following the
dedication of their new building.
Thereafter the greeting "How Go
you do, Uncle John" must be chang
ed to "Hello Bill" A few weeks
ago, the centenarian made trip to
Shenandoah, and was shown through
the Elks' Club House, and expressed
great pleasure over the honor about
to be conferred upon him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Weldon Meadows Notes.
Bv A. H. Meter.


Regular meeting of the Decatur
County Breeders Association to be
held March 2, 1912. Question for
discussion: Forage and Forage
Plants This means the grasses,
c!overs, alfalfa, fodder, ensilage,
etc. This has surely been big
question for all southern Iowa farm
ers since last June and will be until
June, 1912. Senator John Ingalls,
eulogy on grass would be very fitting
at this meeting. A great many
meadows and pastures went into win
ter picked too close and in weak
ened condition, but we must be op-
timistic and hope and believe that
this solid covering of snow will
prove blessing to the wheat,
meadows and pasture and put them
in fine shape for a 1912 crop. Our
association has now 46 members, To-
Gated at Leon, Garden Grove, Wei
don, Leroy, Decatur City and Grand
River, and every energetic farmer
and stockman within 20 miles of
Leon should try to attend these
meetings and swap" ideas with the
other fellows that we may be better
farmers, stockmen and citizens.
High Taxation Remonstrance Pa
per-" l believe every land owner
should sign a petition and see that
this high tax is taken off the land,
and as an association we should be
heard before the State Tax Confer
ence at Des Moines, Iowa, March 20
and 81. A. H. Meter,
Pres. Decatur Co. Breeders Assn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Enos s. Grimes.

Enos S. Grimes was born in Park
county, Ind.,. June 20, 1910; died at
his home in Davis City, Iowa, Feb.
10, 1912, aged II years, 8 months
and 20 days.
He was married to Anna E.
Thompson March 81, 1861, and to
this union were born eight children
one, George Edgar, having preceded
his father to the great beyond, the
remaining children being present,
as follows: Mia J. Mitchell of Des
Moines; Mark F. Grimes of Leon F.;
Minnie A. Westfall of Weldon; Ber-
nice V. Lawhead of Amata, Mo. ;
Jno. R. Grimes, San Francisco; Os-
car E. Grimes, Gilman, Mo-; and
Grissom G. Grimes, of Davis City.
Mr.. Grimes moved from Weldon
with his family to Davis City "a
years ago, where he has since re-
sided, being engaged number OF
years in the harness business.
He was man noted for his homes
ty and square dealing with mankind
While living. at Weldon he was an
active and enthusiastic worker in
the Christian church of which he
was then lliCillUcI. Illo llSdlIu udH
been failing the past year and the
last few weeks his sufferings have
been intense. He was conscious ur
to a few minutes before his death
and met it with the grim fortitude
that has marked his entire life.
With the passing of Mr.. Grimes
Decatur county lost one of it's best
citizens. Having lived at both Wei
! don in the north side of the county
and at Davis City on the south, he
was quite we'll known throughout
the county and has many warm
friends who will be panied to learn
of his death. The funeral services
were held at the M. E. church in
Davis City Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. S.
Coffin, pastor of the Leon Christian
church, assisted by Rev. Wehn, the
ME- pastor at Davis City. An ex-
traordinary mark of respect was
shown by the business men of Davis
City, who closed their places OF
business during the funeral services
A large audience was present The
remains were tenderly laid to rest
in the Davis City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Death of q Veteran.

Comrade j. K. Wilantt, of Decatur
City, has received the sad news of
the death of his old comrade and
bunk mate, Col. Harvey Graham, of
the 22nd Iowa Infantry, who died re-
Gently at the home of his son-in-law,
Cary Culbcrtson, with whom he was
stopping in Chicago. He was in fair
ly good health and had eaten a
hearty supper and retired for the
night when he was stricken and
died. Col. Graham was resident
of Iowa City when President Lincoln
called for troops and he responded,
enlisting April IS, 1861, and was
commissioned lieutenant in Co. B,
LIST Iowa Infantry. He participated
in a number of battles and was Sc
verely wounded at the battle of Will
son Creek, being mastered out soon
after. But he again enlisted and on
Sept. Is, 1862, he was commissioned
Captain of Co. A, 18th Iowa 1nfan-
try. He was soon after commission
ed major of the regiment and was
attached to the 22nd Iowa and went
to st. Louis with the regiment and
began campaigning down the Missis-
battle of Vicksburg but was paroled
the next day. He returned to Penn
sylvania and again rejoined the
army, going to Texas, where he par
ticipated in several skirmishes, and
was then sent to New Orleans and
Baton Rouge. Col. Stone of the
22nd Iowa was then elected Govern
or of Iowa and Col. Graham was ap-
pointed colonel and mustered in the
service in 1864. He proceeded to
Fortress Monroe and took part in a
number of battles and was then or
dered to Savannah to meet General
Sherman, being finally mustered out
of the service July rs, 1865, serving
his country for more than four years
continuous service. At the conclu-
sion of the war he returned to Iowa
City, where he remained until 1888,
when he moved to Manitowac, Wis.
His remains were taken to Los An
geles, California, to be inferred by
the side of his wife.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Sweet Creek.

Mrs. Elijah Ryan, who is quite il
at this writing is no better.
Jamie Green and husband and
Lester Smith and sister, called on
Ed Fest and family Sunday.
Those who attended the Encamp-
ment lodge at Leon Friday were F.
w. Sellers, Frank Noftsger, George
Smith and Tom Gravatt.
George Noftsger called on Jim
Woodmansee Sunday.
Mrs. Sadie Wion who has been Wis
iting with her parents, returned to
her home Thursday.
Harry Cartwright was Kellerton
caller Monday.
Doc Sellers called on Nelson Smith
Sunday evening to assist him with a
sick horse. Their patient is much
better at this writing.
Noah Green is hauling hay to his
farm east of Lamont where he will
move before long.
The party at Charley Green's was
we'll attended and all report good
time.
day in this vicinity.
George Smith was a Leon caller
Tuesday.
Dusky Gentry and Charley
Noftsger called at Frank Smith S
Sunday evening.
Frank Smith went to Grand River
to the sale of w. II. Campbell. At
ter the sale his brother will accom-
pany him home.
Lloyd Bogue called on his parents
one day last week.
Phillip Smith called on John Sell
lers Tuesday on business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Surprised the Freeman Family.

There was very pleasant time at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight
Freeman, of Eden township, on
Tuesday. They have sold their
farm and will move to the Van Wer-
den farm in High Point township,
and their friends to the number of
about eighty rendered them sur
prise dinner. They brought every
thing necessary for sumptuous din
ner and the afternoon was pleasantly
spent. Before the guests left a big
group picture was taken which will
be preserved with many pleasant
recollections Of the day. The Free
man family are very popular in the
neighborhood where they have been
residing and their neighbors are very
sorry to zee them leave, but glad
they are not going 70 far away that
they cannot casionally visit them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Emory Baker.

Emory Baker, for many years a
resident of Eden township, the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Baker, died
at his home at Delphos, Iowa, Sun
day afternoon, his death following
an illness of several weeks with a
complication of diseases. The de-
ceased was about A years of age,
and leaves a wife and several chill
dren% as we'll as many friends to
mourn his death. He was born and
raised in Eden township, where he
resided until a year ago, when he
moved to farm near Delphos. His
remains were brought to Davis City
Monday afternoon, the funeral being
held at Bethel church, south of Leon,
on Tuesday, and a large concourse of
friends followed his body to it's rest
ing place in the Bethel cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.
Notice of Probating Will.

To All Whom it May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Iowa,
in and for Decatur county, an instru-
ment in writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of E. s..
Grimes, late of said county, de-
ceased, and that 10 o'clock a. m. of
the 10Th day of March, 1912, has
been fixed for the probate of said
will, at which time you can appear
at the Court House in said county
and show cause, if any there be, why
said Will should not be admitted to
probate.
In witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said court at Leon, Iowa, this
21st day of February, 1912.
J. L. MENDENHALL,
27-3t Clerk of District Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Grimn-Sullivan.

Mr.. 'Tade Griffin and Miss Alice
Sullivan, both residing few miles
southeast of Leon, were married at
the Catholic church at Charlton
Monday morning at s o'clock, the
ceremony being performed by Rev.
Father Gillian They were accom-
panied to Charlton by the brides
sister, Mrs. Kate Sullivan and Mr..
M. F. Grimes. Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin
returned to Leon on the noon train
Monday and will go to housekeeping
at once on the groom's fine farm.
They are both we'll known by a large
circle of friends who extend con-
gratulations and wish them UNI
bounded happiness. s.s T..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
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 tele-
phone.
The Lucas Realty Co.
Real Estate Loans Insurance
Next door to POSt0ffice.
LEON, IOWA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Cholene for catarrh.
Notice of Appointment of Admins
traitor.

In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur County
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF
Harrison Brown, deceased.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed and
qualified as administrator of the es-
tate of Harrison Brown, late of Deca-
tur County, Iowa, deceased. All per-
sons in any manner indebted to said
deceased or his estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and. those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them in
manner and form as by law required
for allowance and payment.
Dated this 18th day of February,
A. D. 1911.
IRA E. BROWN,
27-2t Administrator of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

E. 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, 1912-02-22

For Sale or Rent acres on
Little River in Hamilton township
Mostly bottom land, some upland.
Terms reaSonable. Address p. o.
box %, Davis City, Iowa. 26-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

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. j. Swish
er, Decatur, Iowa.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-09-03

Tom Rogers and family came down
from Kinnison today and will visit his
brother James 2. Rogers and take in
the okoee fair
Col J. J. Spencer has obtained au.
thority from National Committeeman
Robert Galbraith, TO collect democratic
campaign funds.
The Daily Chieftain until January
1st for $1OO.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCamish and
children visited at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. T B. Sheehan yesterday
They went to Claremore last night
c. T. FIerod, collector for the Inter
national people went to Welch today.
He says collections are hard, and that
the first man around is usually the
man that gets the money.
The Kings Daughters of the Chris
tian church will hold a meeting Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock at the
church. All the ladies of the church
are requested to be present.
J. H. Blouton came up from Ket-
chum yesterday and intended going
to Springfield to buy a bill of goods
for his general merchandise store, but
accidentally met his drummer here,
which saved him the trip. He is think
ing of putting in store at Pensacola
Eureka Springs Water, gallons for
75c, for the next 80 days. Enterprise
Grocery. 1915
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LOST 4 Silver handled mbrella.
Return to Gertrude Nidiffer.
FOR RENT-Episcopal rectory; gas,
water and both. $3.50 per month c.
G. Clark, 144h S. Wilson.
FOR SALE-A desirable residence
lot in the Knight Additional a bar
gain if taken soon. Apply at Chieftain
office. II
FOR SALE-Lot 13 in block 3O
size 80 by 1S5 feet, west front. One
block west of North park. This is a
bargain. Apply at Chieftain office. If
FOR RENT-To small family, five
room, modern cottage, hot and cold
water, bath, electric lights, gas, etc.
Enquire at Chieftain office.
TO TRADE for 80 or 100 acres good
land, five-passenger car, in fine con-
dition. Will pay the difference. C. B.
MUROPOLIS, in Raymond building.
FOR TRADE-One five-passenger
touring car, one two passenger road
ster, for horses and mules. Both cars
in first class condition Reese Mer-
camille Co.
FOR SALE-Two very desirable
building locations, very reasonable;
close in, southwest Fine shade, fruit,
side walks, curbed and graded, water
right, all paid G. G. FINLEY, Vinita
Abstract Co.
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We regard the steady, continuous
growth of this institution as credit
to the enterprise of our business COM
munty as we'll as an evidence of the
esteem in which our officers and our
business policies and methods are held.
Deposit your savings with this bank
and get FOUR PER CENT compound
interest.
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Try Whitneys restaurant. Il
Bob Harrison is down from Kelso
today
C. P. Jones, Jr,, of Welch is in the
city today.
Booth McSpadden is here today
from Chelsea.
Paul McHaffie visited his sister at
Welch yesterday.
Pure corn chops, $1.60 per 100 lbs.
at Garrison's.
Mrs. Bessie Seaton and children
nee Barrett( came in last night for a
visit with relatives.
w. ]. Phelps, the land man, and Ike
Stigleoder, went to Welch today tC
look at some land
Miss May Hancock of Emporia
Kans., is visiting her brother, N. D
Hancock and wife.
Ed Sharp and wife came down from
Bluejacket last night.
loan money on farm lands. c. B
Muropulos, Raymond Building.
Harry Mitchell is spending a few
days visiting in Tulsa.
Tage Graham has returned to Cofey
vile to attend high school.
Owen McNair came up from Mus
kogee yesterday on business.
Mrs. Lee Barrett is expecting visit
from Mrs. Laura Cooper soon.
George Taylor and John Barbee
came in on the morning Frisco.
Edo Smith, son of Fred Smith OF
Big Cabin, is here to attend high
school.
Cunnie Martin and Miss Elenor
Benege were here yesterday from near
Adair.
Harley Rogers is in from Okoee and
says the big fair started in full blast
this morning.
A. G. Peace has moved here from
his farm near Centralia, to send his
children to school.
Miss Fannie Mae Browning arrived
today from California for few days
visit with relatives.
Miss May Deck drove out to her
sschool yesterday, but found it did not
open until next Monday.
E. ]. Mcbride and family have NOV
ed here from Big Cabin in order to
place his children in school.
H. D. Peyton and Tom Dodd were
here Monday from Spavinaw after a
load of goods for Harve McCaslin
Miss Lydia Jennings, who has been
visiting in Big Cabin took the Flyer
here last evening for Stoutland, Mo.
Miss Pearl Sloan of Salina, will make
her home with her sister, Mrs. c. V.
Carselowey and attend high school.
The Fred C. stein Stock company
at the Grand is one of the best COM
panies that has playe dhere this sea-
son.
Mrs. B. P Younger came up from
Pryor this morning. She will go to
Los Angeles soon to visit her daugh-
ter.
The Golden Rule team was down
to Claremore Monday and beat the
Claremore team 7 to in a ten inning
game.
Joseph p. Scott went to Big Cabin
this morning and will spend day or
two in that neighborhood writing in
surance.
r. V. McSpadden came up from Den
ison Sunday to spend day or two
with his family, He returned to Deni-
son tonight.
The Katy claim agent was here to-
day trying to adjust a settlement with
Walter Cornatzer for a mare that was
recently killed.
III -
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Eight room modern house in de-
sirable residence section of this heal
thy and beautiful little southwest Mis-
souri, town. All modern conyeniences,
low taxes, etc. Address
tt C. B. MURoPULos, vinita, Okla
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For Twelve Months.

Wanted to borrow, 5000 or $500 on
good farm in Craig county. No risk.
Name rate and address John Bartlett,
r. 6, Chetopa, Kans.
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For sale.

so acres, 40 in cultivation, 40 in fine
meadow, room house, barn, good well
water, spring A bargain at $27.50 per
acre. C. B. MURoPULos, Raymond
building, Vinita, Okla
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To Patrons.

The books in the grades are just the
same as last year, the change by the
state board does not go into effect
until next year.
w. G. MASTERSON.
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Swimming Pool at Electric Park.

Has cool artesian water, cement bot
tom, clear as a crystal, strictly private
Children 15c, adults 15c.
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Beautiful College Addition Lots.
1000 down and ten dollars month.
no taxes. Will furnish money to build.
Buy 'em now. C. B. MUROPULOS,
Raymond Building.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-07-25
Editors Eavor Suffraue.

Des Moines, July Especial: Dis
Cussion of woman suffrage was not
scheduled on the program for the OPP
ening session of the semi-annual con-
vention of the Upper Des Moines-
Corn Belt Editorial association yes
terday afternoon, but the question
was injected into the proceedings at
the Slavery before the convention was
an hour old. After a debate of more
than an hour, during which time more
than score of Iowa editors joined in
making thrusts for and against WON
an suffrage, the convention adopted
a resolution urging the submission
of the question of an equal suffrage
amendment to the state constitution
to the vote of the people as soon as
possible
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-07-25
WIVES Of SAME
man ARE FRIENDS
Iowa Editors 60 on Record in Favor
Of Suffrage. ~.
GAYN0R TO STAY ON THE BENCH
oes Moines Wins the Grand Prize At
the Firemen's Tournament
Boy Found With Gypsies
Is Not Identified.

Mason City, July 19.-Special: To
see two women smiling at each other
and going out of the court room arm
in arm, and both the wife Of one man.
was the scene witnessed in Judge
Kimbelrs court here last night. w.
J. Coleman, alias Jerry Bailey, who
has at least six wives, was up on the
charge of bigamy. Mrs. w. J. Cole
man, wife No. three, who was for
merly Miss Mamie Massey of Evans!
ton, Illinois, appeared against him,
and then came Mrs. w. J. Coleman,
wife No. six, formerly Miss Maude
White of Oskaloosa. When the wom-
en- came into court they were intro
duced to each other. This was the
fist time they had ever met and
they greeted each other cordially.
Both wives positively identified Cole
man and he recognized both of them
and evidently made no pretense Of
not knowing them. Coleman was
bound over to the grand jury and will
remain in Jail until September.