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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15

warm contest is being waged in North Dakota be-
tween the friends of the various presidential asprans
but this distance looks tho the contest really
between the Roosevelt and the LaFollette The
Roosevelt has been taken up by the stalwarts
in the hopes of heading off LaFoette and the result
that the Roosevelt progressves who have to that
state help the of the colonel find themselves
in queer company.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15

One of the besetting sins of the correspon-
dent of the weekly paper is desire to take Slam at
Correspondents of The Tribune we'll know that
this is not permitted and for the part have observed
the rule. The direct attack is, however, much to be
preferred to the carefully yelled nsnuaon for the latter
will probably escape the editorial blue pencil and latter
bring the correspondent into dscredt The columns
for news and news only
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15

One of the movements which is going to sweep over
this country will be for the consolidation of the small
units the Protestant church into larger and stronger
units One hears it discussed quite often, and already
Lake taking preliminary steps to bring about consod
ation The advantages of creating stronger and
effective units too apparent to need argument the
only difficulty being question of method.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15

Press dispatches contain rumor of difficulties be-
tween this country and Germany, alleging that Germany
is going purchase harbors from the Columbia
and dominate the Panama canal Incidentally the
great naval strength of Germany pointed out and
own naval weakness 1t would be interesting to know
how much the steel trust and the ship builders had to do
with inspiring that scare.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15

Captain Roald Amundson, the intrepid Morse ex-
porer cabled that he reached the south poe and gives
most interesting of his journey. He exploit
concludes the last great voyage of discovery, strcky
speaking for has been to the uttermost parts
of the earth.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15

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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15

The contest between Taft and Roosevelt keeps grow
ing more interesting every day. but still the most mpor
tant thing is to test the seed corn.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-03-15
Che DeEdvdI

Cream Separator skins for them all satisfactorily they
them all they they Runs
the easiest the
price them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Mrs. James Adams Day.

Mrs. James Adams Day, widow of
VIM. Day, died at her home in this
city last Friday, after an illness OF
only a few days, at the age OF ~
years, months and 1 day.
~ Mrs. Day was born in Wedmore,
Somersetshire, England, and came
to this country with her husband In
1870, locating on farm in Grand
River township, where they resided
until a few years ago when they
moved to Leon. Mr.. Day died hive
years ago.
She is survived by brother, Geo.
Adams who but recently came from
England to make his home with his
sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Day had no
children, but raised as son Thomas
Wookey, who resides on the old
home farm. When child Mrs. Day
was confirmed in the Church Of
England, where she was faithful
member until coming to Leon, when
she affiliated with the Presbyterian
church.
Funeral services we're held at the
Presbyterian church on Sunday al
ternoon, conducted by Rev E. N.
Bradshaw, interment being in the
Leon cemetery by the side OF her
husband.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
SHE JUMPED IN A we'll
Mrs. Melissa Walker Worried by III
Health, Commits Suicide at the
Home of uer Son in Missouri.

The following account OF the sui
eide of Mrs. Melissa Walker, for
many years a we'll known resident
of Decatur county, at the home OF
her son, Walter j. Bassett, in Mer-
GER county, Mo-, is taken from the
Princeton Post:
Mrs. Melissa Walker seventy.
seven years old and a highly repected
lady of Somerset township, drowned
herself in a we'll last Sunday after
noon, on the farm of her son, w. j.
Bassett where she had lived the past
two years. III health for some
months past and worry over her
physical condition is thought to have
deranged her mind and she was not
responsible for the act.
The we'll is probably twelve or
fourteen feet deep and was half full
of water. She had been there but a
short time when discovered, and
when taken out there was yet a spark
of life, but in spite of the fact that
everything possible was done to re-
vive her, she expired in a few mo-
ments. The home was happy, her
relations with the family pleasant,
and they had no intimation that she
had ever thought of self destruction.
1t was indeed a sad blow to them.
1t was about five o'clock that even
ing when Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett were
out in the yard talking with some
friends. A neighbor lady came up to
them. She remarked that as she
came by the well she noticed the lid
of the covering open, and fearing
that some child might fall in, she
closed it.
The well was always kept covered
and the lady's remark. caused Mr..
Bassett to make an investigation.
Raising the cover, he was Mortified
to see his mother in the water. With
the help of others, he quickly took
her out. She was carried into the
house, but died kuickly without re-
OnSciOuSneSS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
VOLUME LVI1I, NO. AZ.
A Little Shooting Scrape.

There was little shooting scrape
up on the Clarke county line Mon
day, but fortunately no one was in
jured. Ben Elston lives on a farm
just across the line in Clarke coun-
ty, and c.. w. Jones resides on a
farm just this side of the county
line. The men have had trouble
and there is bad feeling between
them. Monday Jones was passing
the home of Elston and claims that
Fred Elston, son of Ben Elston,
threw rocks at him as he was pass
ing. Jones drew revolver and
took several shots at young Elston,
but failed to hit him. The shooting
occurred just on the county line,
but the bullets struck in Clarke
county, so there would be some
question Of jurisdiction in the mat
ter, although an action could prob
ably be commenced in either county.
County attorney E. H. Sharp and
sheriff Jesse Andrew went at once
to the scene of the shooting in the
sheriff's auto, and after invetigat-
ing the matter, advised that an in
formation be filed against Jones in
Clarke county, and he was placed
under arrest and gave bonds for his
appearance at the preliminary ex-
animation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
HOmesteaders Have Good Meeting.

On last Wednesday evening at the
Homesteaders' hall the members
we're given real treat by the enter
tainment committee. The first part
of the evening was given to making
arrangements for the commencing
of a special campaign for new mem
bers. After the appointment of the
several committees and the regular
business of the evening was finished,
the entertainment features were next
in order, not the least of which was
the candy guessing contest, the sew
eral cash prizes, gold stick pin and
other prizes being awarded to those
guessing the nearest to the actual
number of pieces contained in glass
jar filled with candy, silver coins
and other articles. Those not pres
ent surely missed a treat. The
Homesteaders believe in doing
things. Mr.. L. c. Benson, special
field man from Des Moines, is here
to assist us in the work and we trust
he will have the support OF every
member. 1t is earnestly desired
that every neighbor who possibly
can will be at our next meeting
Wednesday evening.
Louis Elwell, Secy. !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Mrs. Melissa Walker.

Melissa Durham was born in
Holmes county, Ohio, April IS, 1925,
died in Mercer county, Mo-, May 26,
1912, aged II years, l month and IL
days.
The deceased was united in mar
riage to Elias Bassett in the autumn
of 1860. To this union were born
three sons, Oliver, of near Wichita,
Kansas, Albert, of Colorado Springs,
and Walter of Mercer county, Mo.
Besides these three sons she leaves
to mourn her loss, a brother, Oliver
Durham, of Jewell county, Kansas,
and two sisters, Mrs. Angeline Van
nirman, of Waterloo, Iowa, and Mrs.
Philina Kniss of Jewell county, Kan
sas.
She was married a second time to
DR.. B. Y. Walker of Van Vert, Iowa,
Dec. IA, 1898. DR.. Walker died
March 19, 1912.
Besides these mentioned she
leaves host of relatives and friends.
While they mourn their loss in this
life they sorrow not as those without
hope.
The deceased united with the
Church of Christ at Van Vert, Iowa,
and nVed a consistent christian life,
ever adhering to the gospel of Christ
and his apostles as her rule of faith
and practice. Blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord. Yea, saith the
Spirit, for they have ceased from
their labors and their works do fol-
low them.
Her remains were brought here
for burial, short services being held
on Wednesday by w. H. Hazlet, in
terment being in the Meek cemetery,
southeast of Leon.
Relatives from a distance who at
tended the funeral were Oliver Bas-
sett, of Valley Springs, Kas., o. E..
Bassett and wife, of Farnhamville,
Iowa, Walter J. Bassett, of Mercer,
Mo-, George Bassett, of Jamesport,
Mo-, and D. w. McCutchan of Scots
vile, Kas., and Oliver Durham, of
Jewell City, Kas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Observed Memorial Day.

Memorial day was fttingly observ-
ed in this city last Thursday, the
exercises of the day being held at
the opera house. The program open
ed with a song by school children,
followed by the invocation by Rev.
Guy J. Fansher. The general or
ders and Lincoln's Gettysburg ad-
dress were read by Comrade James
Granstaff and Commander ]. H.
Evans read the ritualistic services
of the G. A. r. Post. Guy McMorris
gave a fine oration and the address
of the day was by Rev. E. N. Brad
shaw, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, and it was splendid one,
which was listened to with great
pleasure by both the old comrades
and the large audience which was
present. After America" was sung
by the big audience, the line of old
veterans and many citizens was
f rmed and proceeded to the ceme-
terry where the graves of the depart
ed comrades were strewn with fioW-
ers. We could not but notice how
rapidly the ranks of the old comrades
are thinning out, for when they
marched up the street there were
but twenty-six veterans and two
Spanish war veterans in line. The
old comrades were met on the west
side of the square by the Leon auto
owners and taken to the cemetery in
the autos, for most of them are get
ing pretty feeble to do any marching.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
A Close Call.

Opal, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Al Elwell, had close call for his
life one day last week. Mr.. j. D..
Leeper, who lives northeast of Leon,
was passing the Elwell home, having
a steel road grader hitched behind
his wagon, and as he passed the
house the little Elwell boy ran out
and climbed on the grader, unknown
to Mr.. Lecper. In some manner he
fell off, right in front of the sharp
grader knife, but had presence OF
mind enough to roll out of the way
of the knife, but the wheels of the
grader ran over him and he was
pretty badly bruised up, but IS able
to be around. Had the grader knife
caught him he would have been cut
to pieces.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
The Best Colt in Decatur County

A few weeks ago We made mention
of fine yearling colt owned by
Sherm Rumley, and stated that we
believed it was the best colt in De-
catur county. But now comes DR..
Theo. Brenizer, of near Lamont, who
disputes our statement and produces
the record to show that we were mis-
taken, and we have known Mr.. Bren-
izer for a quarter of century and
he never mis-states anything. He
says he has a Belgian colt which at
four and half months weighed SO
pounds, at six and half months he
weighed 1910. In February he took
the distemper, being then ten and
half months old, and while still
suffering from the distemper and
running under the throat he
weighed 1874. He then turned
him out with his other colts and he
did not gain much as he wore him
self out playing with the other colts,
but at exactly twelve months of age
the colt weighed an even 120Opounds
He comes of good stock, his dam be-
ing sired by Sampson 351, his sire
being Faro d Estinnes, No. 2220,
sire Jeune Brin d Or No. 1914,
grand sire Brin Or (7902). This
fine Belgian colt was first in class
and sweepstakes over all draft
breeds at the Lamont colt show last
fall. Mr.. Brenizer makes the claim
that he is the best draft colt in De-
catur county, and the colt shows for
himself.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Two Remarkable Records.

At the primary election on Mon
day two Of the democratic candidates
made remarkable records in their
home townships, which we do not
believe were equalled anywhere in
the state. M. F. Thompson, the
democratic candidate for representa-
tive received every one of the 80
votes cast in Long Creek township,
and Chas. R. Piercy received every
democratic vote cast in Blooming
ton township for sheriff. Mr..
Thompson had one opponent, and
Mr.. Piercy had two. The returns
show the great popularity of these
two candidates in their home town
ships, and they are both going to be
elected in November.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Cut the Sour Dock.

A we'll known farmer of this coun-
ty calls our attention to the great
growth this year of that noxious
weed, sour dock, which can be seen
in many fields and along the high
ways growing in great punches. He
says right now is the time to cut
sour dock, for it will be in seed this
week. 1t is one of the worst weeds
we have to contend with and in
places it is taking the meadows, and
systematic effort should be made
to stop it spreading. The law makes
it the duty of the township trustees
to see that all noxious weeds grow
ing in the public highways shall be
cut, and the trustees should see that
every stalk of sour dock growing in
the highways is cut before it goes to
seed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Leon Will Not Celebrate.

At the meeting called for last Fri
day evening at the Commercial Club
rooms to decide whether Leon would
celebrate on July 4th, a committee
was appointed to interview the bus
inessmen and determine whether it
was advisable to celebrate this year.
At meeting held on Tuesday even
ing the committee reported that
there was considerable opposition to
celebrating this year, SO it was de-
cided to drop the matter and Leon
people will have to 60 elsewhere If
they wish to celebrate this year.
Several of the other towns in the
county will celebrate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
To Keokuk.

: Let all the scouts prepare to take
the second class scout examination.
In July we shall hike to Keokuk, ex-
anime the big dam, take observations
along the way, visit historic places
along the route, etc. The scouts are
going to have the time of their lives
All scouts assemble at the Presby-i
terian church next Friday at a. m.
for a days hike into the country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
he PRIMARY RESULTS
A liQht Democratic and Heavy Re.
publican Vote Polled. The Pro-
Qresslves swept the Platter.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY NOMINEES

Representative-M. F. Thompson.
Auditor-R. e. Mclaughlin.
Treasurer-W. @. COzad.
Clerk-E. E. Beck
Sheriff-Chas. II. Piercy.
Recorder-P. E. Shirley.
County Attorney-Geo. w. Baker.
, superintendent Horner.
Member Board, term commencing
Jan. 1, 1913-W. H. Snyder.
Member Board, term commencing s
Jan. 1, 1014-Patrick Griffin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
The X. p. Orchestra.

A first-class orchestra has been
organized in connection with the K.
P. band under the leadership of Prof.
T. Johannes, and they will furnish
orchestra music for any kind of an.
occasion. Landlord Cooper has en-.
iployed them to play at Hotel Leon
next Sunday, during the dinner hour
from 1 to o'clock, and the music
will be appreciated by the Sunday
guests.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Their Thirteenth Child.

A ten pound boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Hiram Manchester of
Eden township, on Tuesday morning,
making their thirteenth child. HI
ram is standing up we'll under the
strain and Mrs. Manchester and son
are. doing nicely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Buys q Fine Auto.

F.'S. Stewart expects to 60 to Cres-
ton this week to drive home fine
new Cadillic touring car which he re-
Gently purchased. 1t is one of the
finest cars on the market and is
equipped with all of the accessories
which add to the pleasure of a good
car
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Death of Mrs. /. n. Clark.

Mrs. l. N. Clark, who has been sick
for some months, passed away at her
home in this city Tuesday morning,
her death following that of her hus-
band only one month and 18 days.
Funeral services will be held at the
M. E. church on Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. "A fitting obituary OF
this estimable lady will be published
next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Weevil Killing Wheat.

1t is reported that the weevil is
killing some of the fine fields of
wheat in this county. Mr.. M. Crees,
who lives near Grand River has 35
acres which looked mighty fine, but
the insects have killed practically all
of it, andshe will NOW it and burn it
in order to kill the weevil, The
ground will then be plowed up and
another crop put in. ,'-..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06

< The primary election on Monday
brought forth many surprises as
we'll as disappointments when the re.
suit was made known. Not only in
Decatur county, but in the state at
large was his true, and on the repub'
lican side the progressives made a
pretty clean sweep, Kenyon defeat.
ing Young for United States Senator
by from $4,000 to $4,000. One OF
the big surprises was the defeat OF
Israel A. Smith the republican can
didate for denomination for repre-
sentative, who was defeated by Rev.
J. S. Coffin, the progressive candi-
date Rev. Coffin and his friends
did a great deal of hard and effect
i've work during the close of the cam
paign and they are naturally feeling
pretty good over the outcome.
For the republican nomination for
governor Holden carried the county,
receiving 627 votes to 567 for Clark
and 313 for Proudfoot
There was big contest on for
senator between C. H. Thomas and
DR.. J. w. Lauder, and the returns
show that Thomas was nominated by
a majority of 1857.
There was pretty big republican
vote polied, but light democratic
vote, on account of there not being
many contests, and where there
were more than one candidate for a
county Office, it was good natured
contest.
On the democratic county ticket
r. E. Mclaughlin for auditor, w. G.
Cozad for treasurer, E. E. Beck for
clerk, and w. H. Snyder and Patrick
Griffin for members of the board had
no opposition and received the en-
tire democratic vote cast.
On the republican county ticket
J. v. Arney for treasurer, Chas. H.
Fisher for clerk, Ed. H. Sharp for
county attorney and H. L. Northrup
for member of the board for the term
commencing Jan. I, 1913, had no
opposition, and no nomination was
filed for member of the board for
the term commencing Jan. 1, 1914,
/. but enough voters wrote in the name
/. of J. H. Hill, of Decatur, to nom j.
. nate him for this place on the ticket.
One of the surprises of the pri-
mary was the nomination of F. L.
j Lorey for sheriff on the republican
\ ticket, as it was not thought possible
4 to make a nomination owing to he
!, fact that there were five candidates
but Duffy ran away with the NOM
/ ination.
The contest over the selection OF
the republican delegates to the coun-
ty convention was carried into every
township, and the progressives claim
/ they will control the committee, but
it is impossible to give any definite
E returns in this matter. In Leon the
progressivcs elected every delegate
in the three wards with the exception
of one in the third ward, where A. J
Allen, standpatter, was elected by
Z one vote. But he will be pretty lone.
some on the delegation.
The following is the unofficial re-
. suit of the vote on all the Offices
where there were any opposition:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
REPUBLICAN COUNTY NOMINEES

Representatives. S. Coffin.
Auditor@J. v. Lem1ey.
Treasurer@. v. Arney.
Clerk-Chas. H. Fisher.
Sheriff.. l.. LOrey.
RecOrder-Will Gardner.
County AttOrney-Ed. H. Sharp.
superintendent Spencer.
Member Board, term commencing
Jan. 1, 1913-H. L. NOrthrup.
Member Board, term commencing
Jan. I, 1914-. HI. Hill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Crown Chapel.

Preaching at Crown Chapel next
Sabbath afternoon at $3.50 p. m. by
Rev. q. N. Bradshaw.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Leon Stores to Close at Z O'clock.

In almost every town all over
Iowa the stores are closing at 6 or Z
o'clock in the evening, in order to
give the proprietors and clerks a
little leisure time during the hot
summer months, and the merchants
of Leon have dropped into line, an
agreement having been signed by all
the leading merchants agreeing to
close at Z o'clock each evening ex-
cept' Saturday evening, the following
firms having signed the agreement:
We, the undersigned, agree to
close our stores at 700 every even
ing during the week except Satur-
dav
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06

A. NJ. Caster.
Harry Bradfield.
Kraft, Grimes & Co.
H. L. Long.
J. r. Bashaw.
Leon Clothing Co.
w. A. Alexander.
Hurst Bros.
VanNostrand Bros.
Frank N. Hansen.
Florence Carton.
Madaline Caf1ray.
Leon Baking Co.
Mrs. r. Rosen.
Farquhar & Sons.
Estes g. Co. -.
= Wm. Crichton & Son.
A, Forbes.