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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

w. w. Warner, of Salt Lake City.
Utah, arrived Saturday to attend the
funeral of his mother, Mrs. J. r..
Bashaw. He expected to arrive on
Thursday, but was held up by big
washout at Columbus, Neb. He says
the Burlington is the only railroad
which is running trains through Ne.
braska, all the other roads being
tied up with washouts. Mr.. Warner
is a salesman for Marshall Field 4
Co., OF Chicago, with headquarters
at Salt Lake City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Threshermen to Meet at Leon.

All threshermen of Decatur coun-
ty are requested to meet at the court
house in Leon on Friday, April 18th,
for the purpose of getting together
and talking over the threshing bus
mess and other affairs of interest to
threshermen, such as roads, bridges,
etc. 1t is hoped that every thresher-
man in Decatur county will attend
this meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Mrs. j. II. BashaW.

Mary Jane Patterson was born in
Washington county, Pennsylvania,
Feb. 20, 1914, died at her home in
Leon, Iowa, March 10. 1912, aged 68
years and 29 days, her death result
ing from an illness extending over
many months.
The deceased came with her par
ents to Iowa in 1854, making the
trip overland in a wagon and for
more than forty-eight years had
made her home in Leon. She was
married to J. S. Warner at Garden
Grove, Iowa, April 27, 1865, and
six children were born to them, four
of which have preceded the mother
to the great beyond. Mr.. Warner
died in 1880. She was again mar
ried in October, 1902, to Mr.. J. R.
Bashaw, of Leon, who with her two
sons, Wade w. Warner, of Salt Lake
City, Utah, and Joe S. Warner, of
Russellville, Arkansas, and three
sisters, Mrs. George Hale, of Ottum-
wa, Mrs John Kalbach, of Oska-
loosa, and Mrs. F. G. Taylor, of Chi
cago, are left to mourn her loss, as
we'll as large circle of other rela-
tives and friends. ~
Mrs. Bashaw was noble woman,
her chief aim in life having been
the welfare of her children, and we'll
did she perform true mothers
duty. She was an active member OF
the Presbyterian church, and until
sickness prevented was faithful In
her attendance at all the church ser
vices. She was also special friend
Of the .invalids and shut-ins land the
last visits she made were to these
dear friends, who will always cherish
her memory. ,:E..s,-t
Funeral services were held at the
home on Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. N.
Bradshaw, pastor of the Leon Pres
byterian church, interment being in
the Leon cemetery. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

!. George Statzell and Bob Craig re-
turned Monday from a trip to New
York City, having accompanied q
car of live poultry shipped by the
Clarinda Poultry Co., 20 New York
City. The boys remained in the city
for week seeing the sights and had
q fine time. ~ @5S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Wreck on the Burlington.

A freight train between Kellerton
and Tuskeego went into the ditch
last Friday evening, several cars be-
ing derailed. The wreck was caused
by the soft track and traffic was tied
up until Saturday evening. The Mt
Ayr train was tied up and did not
run on Saturday either way. A
wrecker from St. Joe came and clear
ed up the wreck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

r. E. Thompson, of Des Moines,
came last Friday morning to join
Mrs. Thompson, who was called here
by the death of her aunt, Mrs. J. r..
Bashaw. 1t had been more than two
years since Mr.. Thompson had been
In Leon, and many of his friends
hardly knew him, his hair being as
white as snow, but he is the same
Jolly old Frank as when boy in
Leon. ,f s. 4 II A. n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Augustus H. Hemelrich Died Tues
day.

Augustus H. Hemelrich, one of the
Oldest residents of Decatur county,
died at his home in Davis City Tues
day morning, at the advanced age OF
84 years. His funeral will be held
at Davis City Thursday, interment
being in the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Clerk of Courts,

l will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for clerk of the
district court, subject to the decision
of the voters at the June primary.
e, E. BECK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

Mrs. Winifred Halback, came last
Wednesday and spent a day visiting
her father, G. w. Reeder in this city,
leaving Thursday for Kansas City to.
fill an engagement in vaudeville, in;
which she met with decided success.
She was for number of years q
member of several of the big opera,
companies, but is now IN vaudeville.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
1t Was Prof. Burger Who Lectured.

In our account Of the seed corn
lecture at the court house last Sat-
urday, which appears on page 9 of
this issue we stated that Prof.
Hauser delivered the excellent seed
corn lecture, but we were misin-
formed, as the speaker was Prof.
Burger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

Mrs. Charles Tharp and children
departed last Thursday for Hast
.ngs, Neb., where they will visit
few days with relatives while Mr..
'Tharp Is looking up \ new location
for q home. s3!.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Recorder.

will be candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county re-
corder, subject to the decision of the
voters at the June primary.
w, A, BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Auditor,

I will be a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for county
auditor, subject to the decision of
the voters at the June primary. -
M. LINDEN. =;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as
candidate for the Office of sheriff of
Decatur county subject to the will
of the voters Of the republican party
at the primary election to be held in
June.
u ~ NI1II r JNJh1Y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Recorder,

will be candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for county recorder,
subject to the decision of the repub-
lican voters at the primary in June.
WILL GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
JAMES CAIN
For Sheriff.

I will be a. candidate for the. deni-
ocratic nomination for sheriff sub
ject to the decision of the voters at
the June primaries. u
G. r. PIERCEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Treasurer.

I will be a candidate for renomin-
alton for county treasurer, subject
to the decision of the democratic
voters at the June primary.
w. c.. COZAD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Sheriff.

l will be a candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for sheriff sub
ject to the decision of the voters at
the June primary. 81 ;5a-
sss,s, ,s5s, is7. !, sz II JAMES CAIN. n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Sheriff.

l will be a candidate for the dem
ccratic nomination for sheriff, sub
ject to the decision of the voters at
the June primaries.
w. M. MAPES.'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For REPRESENTATIVE.

I am a candidate for re-nomina-
ton on the republican ticket for
representative in the state legisla-
ture, subject to the decision of the
republican voters at the primary
election to be held in June.
/. A. SMITH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

For Sale few registered Here
ford bull calves. Also some timothy
and clover seed, mixed. w. y.
Shinn. Weldon, Iowa, r. ID. No. 3;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For Recorder.

will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county re-
corder, subject to the decision of the
voters at the June primary.
P. E. SHIRLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
F. G.. MULLINNIX.
For Auditor.

l will be a candidate for re-nom-
ination for county auditor, subject
to the decision of the voters at the
June primary.
r. E. MCLAUGHLIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Representative.

I will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for represent
ative in the state legislature, subject
to the decision of the democratic
voters at the primary in June.
A. M. PRYOR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For REPRESENTATIVE.

l will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for representative
in the state legislature, subject to the
decision of the democratic voters at
the primary in June.
M. f. THOMPSON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
For County AttOrne

l will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county at
torney, subject to the decision Of the
voters at the June primary.
MARION WOODARD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04
Marriage Licenses.

Leo McGhee, Lineville is
Elsie Noon, Woodland III
Harlan L. Stubs, Grand River. 28:
Laura a. Mcconnell, Grand River 90
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

" Next indoor meeting Friday at
1880 p. m: All scouts come on time.
's.ss S3;5 =. N. Bradshaw, s. N.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-04-04

Cholene for cuts and burns.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-30

ing States. Mr.. Bradbury is also respon-
sible for q great many old colonial homes
being remodeled and he has been very
successful In this work.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-30

years Queen Victoria had Albemarle
pippins from Charlottesville on her ta-
BILE at every meal and she reduced the
importation duty as special mark OF
her favor. They are known as queens
and court apples in England TO this day.
MAYOR Z. G. HADEN.
One OF the most enterprising, ener-
getic, and public-spirited men of Char
l6ttesville Is Mayor z. G. Haden. As
public officer. philanthropist. and man
Of business. no one has a longer or more
honorable record than he Mr.. Haden
entered public life about twenty years
ago. He was formerly supervisor OF
Campbell County, Va. and was justice
OF the peace OF Albemarle County for
ten years. At the last election he was
elected mayor for a term OF four years.
His present term expires September
Of this year. ana Mr.. Haden declares
he will not be a candidate for the ONCE
Of mayor for another term. He Is free
ly spoken OF as candidate for treas
urer. Mr.. Haden is also interested in
real estate in Charlottesville ana has
built number OF beautiful homes and
makes business of buying unimproved
property and erecting beautiful residences,
paying particular attention to the grounds.
c. II. walker, City Treasurer.
Among the city ofaciaIs none is more
highly esteemed. than Mr.. Charles II.
walker, the City Treasurer. He was
born at Louisa Court House and spent his
boyhood days there. At the opening OF
the civil war heJwas too young to enlist,
but later. imbted with a patriotism
which had beeh kindled when the guns
OF the South echoed over Fort Sumter,
and having attained an age which per-
mitted him to enlist. he hurried to the
front and entered the famous Mosby
command. He served In many OF the
noted Mosby raids. and at the fight Of
Berryville. August l3 1854. he was badly
wounded. He came to this city imme-
diately after the war practically un-
known, but by close application TO busi-
ness he gained promotion. and in 1915
moved TO Fauquier County, where he
entered the merchandise line for himself
and where he successfully conducted
business for twenty years. In 1880 he
established in Charlottesville the Char
lottesville Hardware Company. In 1896
he erected on Main Street a magnificent
four-story granite-front building. In
1906 the hardware business was incor-
porated and Mr.. Walker was elected
president Of the company. In 1909 a dis
astrous fire destroyed the handsome
Walker Building, together with almost
tHS ehlfe stoCh OF Booob OF tne nrm'
amounting to nearly sloo,0oo. and for
nearly a year the business was paraIyzed
and partially suspended. The company
set TO work and erected
another handsome building, and is now
domiciled in the larger and more modern
freproof building erected by Mr.. Walker.
extending through the whole block from
Main to Water Streets, giving a floor
space of about 5000 square feet, and is
one of the best equipped hardware stores
in the South, and in which the company
is now doing q hourishing business.
The officers Of the company are: c. H.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-30

ing States. Mr.. Bradbury is also respon-
sible for a great many old colonial homes
being remodeled and he has been very
successful in this work.
New Hotel Gleasoa.
One Of the CharlottesviIle's leading
hostelries is the New Hotel Gleason,
which is on Main Street, one and one-half
blocks from the Union depot. The New
Hotel Gleason was recently completely
remodeled and eighteen additional rooms
added TO the already large building. At
the present time there are sixty rooms
in the hotel and a large dining-room ac-
commodating 100 guests.
G. d. Smith and J. l.. Veal are the
owners and proprietors and the hotel Is
ably managed by ]. l. Veal, a hotel man
Of wide experience who was formerly
manager OF the Colonial Hotel. Among
the features OF the hotel are hot and
cold running water in every room, long
distance telephone in all rooms, and
forty private baths. The hotel is oper-
ated on the American plan and is noted
for the comfort Of its rooms and the
high quality Of its service and cuisine.
A free bus meets all trains at Union
depot.
The jefferson National Bank.
This bank has but recently completed
handsome edifice and IL now doing
business in its new home. This institu-
tion has a capital OF 100000 and ranks
as a leading bank. The bank. building,
officers and directors are all a credit to
Charlottesville, The orlcers are: Z. J.
Rixey. president; T.. b. Sinclair, vice
president; 4. r. Heyton, cashier.
The Colonial Hotel.
Just opposite the court house, within
two blocks of the business center and far
enough away to be free from the noise
and dust which accompany the rush of
trade and trafiic is the Colonial Hotel
The building is a three story stubstan-
tial brick structure built In the old
colonial style. The hotel was recently
The Washington herald., 1912-04-30

remodeled. adding eighteen new rooms
with running water and bath. making
| hfty-four rooms in all. The house affords
all modern conveniences. II is operated
strictly on the American plan. It is
three blocks from the Chesapeake and
Ohio depot and a free automobile meets
| all trains during the day and q bus
at night. Mr.. r. E. Vowel is proprietor
and manager.
Peoples National Bank.
Courteous, careful, and liberal treat
ment to patrons by officers and employees
has rewarded this bank with a steady
growth year by year until to-day II
stands out as one OF the strong financial
institutions Of the community. The bank
was organized in 1875, and received its
national charter in 1881. The following
are a few figures to show the remarkable
growth Of this bank.
Capital when organized, $4,000: capital
to-day, 10000, and surplus, S5,OOO In
the past two years the deposits have
increased nearly $4,000. The last state
ment issued by the bank show deposits
over $s50,000
The officers are: John NJ White, presi-
dent; George r. B. Niche, vice presi-
dent: w. W. Waddell, cashier, and John
P. Harman, assistant cashier.
The AIbemarIe National Bank,
capital $4,000; deposits. ynoOu; re-
sources, S56o,OOo; L. I. HsnckeI, president;
r. T. w. Duke, Jr.. vice president: X.
4. Martin, cashier. The above is ali tnat
is necessary TO catalogue in writing OF
the Albemarle National Bank; but to one
at all acquainted with the city the list
or directors or this institution reads IKE
q printed memorandum or "who's VINO.
in Charlottesville.
AIbemarle Telephone Company.
The Albemarle Telephone Company was
organized and chartered in 1887. Its plant
was originally built to accommodate only
go subscribers. However, the business
grew so fast that in 1907 the company
was forced 70 spend 10000 additional
money enlarging the plant. To-day II has
invested 100000 In capital and there are
something over LOO phones in operation
In the city of Charlottesville and County
Of Albemarle. The subscribers can talk,
without a toll, anywhere within a radius
Of fifteen miles Of its central In addi-
tion to the free and unlimited service,
which the company offers the subscribers
II has connecting toll lines with all 81 the
adjoining counties at a reasonable rate,
thus putting the city In actual touch
with these counties for commercial pur-
poses.
Every phone now connected with its
plant can talk to any part Of the United
States over the long distance lines day
or night
The class Of service offered the county
people y superior to any operated any
The Washington herald., 1912-04-30

r. H. WOOD vice PRESIDENT, and L. L
Hanckel, treasurer.
The H. C. Marchant Manufacturing g
Company, Inc.
This company manufactures high-grade
oyerslls and coats, work shirts and
pants-operating eighty machines and
has 100 people on the pay roll. They
make q speciality of full cut garments,
fustian. corduroy. and cottonade pants
and coats and their trade covers all OF
the surrounding States. Their main fac
tory has 1900 square feet OF floor space
and turns out sixty dozen suits a day.
The plant is equipped with the latest
improved electrical cutting machines
Each OF their button machines puts on
forty dozen per hour. The oficers Of the
company are: T. f. Powers. president;
r. P. Valentine. vice president; W. o.
Watson, treasurer; c. B. Somerville sec
retary; Asa Faulkner. superintendent. All
of the directors are also officers In other
leading institutions Of Charlottesville.
The Conway Printing Company.
This company does a general book and
job printing and takes orders for high
class engraving. The company was Or
ganized in 1904, and does most Of the
work for the city and surrounding coun-
try. The officers are: A. V. Conway,
president; c. W. Poland, vice president;
o. T. oliver, secretary and treasurer,
and E. p. Wingield. manager.
The YRncey Ice Company.
On account Of its educational facilities
and exceptional opportunities for in
vestment, Mr.. A. S. Yancey moved his
family from the Shenandoah Valley to
Charlottesville one year ago. and conse-
quently the Yancey Ice Company's plant.
with a capacity OF 30 tons a day and
Installed with the most modern machIn-
cry, Is nearing completion. In making
ice this plant will use only distilled
water, reboiled and put through two fl
ters, thus rendering II absolutely germ
proof. In conjunction with their ice
plant, Mr.. Yancey and his brothter, s.
NJ. Yancey, will build a mill along the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad tracks for
the grinding. shipping. and exporting OF
tanbark. They already have two mills
in West Virginia and one in Orange
County. At the request of the Char
lottesville merchants, they also contem-
plate building an apple storage and cold
storage for meats.
Monticello Wine Company.
The Monticello Wine Company was or
ganized and chartered in 1878 by pioneers
in grape culture in AIbemarle County.
Mr.. Adolph Russow. the present SUPER
intendent, is also district vice president
of the National Wine Growers Associa-
tion OF America.
Monticello wines have been taking
medals for superiority over other wines
since 'lS7S, wfen they were awarded the
only silver medal received by the numer-
Gus wine exhibits OF the United states
at the Paris Exposition, the other seven
medals received by United States still
wine exhibitors being bronze, none OF
which were received by California
Pure native wines and Craps brandy are
the specialties and their exports OF wine
and brandies extend to Central and Soutn
The Washington herald., 1912-04-30

where In Virginia, and at a reasonable
rate. In the course Of the next few
years every dwelling house of any size
in this community should have direct
communication with the other day or
night.
Twyman, president; J. B. Andrews, Vice
president; H. A. Dinwiddie, secretary.
and ]. F. Kelley. superintendent
The Charlottesville Perpetual Build
ing and Loan Company.
The Charlottesville Savings Bank, incor-
porated. which was opened last June, is
owned by the Charlottesville Perpetual
Building and Loan Company. which has
conducted a successful business here
since 1856. never having passed dividend.
The surplus of the Building and Loan
Company Is $4,000. The oficers are: H.
N. Gleason, president; T. s. Keller, vice
president: E. E. Dinwiddie, secretary and
treasurer. This institution has enabled
over 1000 citizens. with limited means,
TO own their own homes by making small
payments, instead Of being perpetual rent
payers. The Charlottesville Savings Bank
pawers The Charlottesville Savings
Bank. incorporated. Is an outgrowth Of
the hour, and was organized because
OF such a pressing demand for such an
institution, and has been a success from
the first.
Charlottesville wooIen Mills.
An industry which has given this
prosperous little community a national
reputation for the manufacture Of
woolens. and in this line. as far as
quality goes, the Charlottesville Wool
en- Mills has few peers and no supe-
riors. Its fabrics have for many years
been recognized as the best the market
affords. The company confines itself
exclusively TO the ORnufacture of uni
form goods, its trade and reputation
extending from the Gulf to the Great
Lakes, and from Maine to California.
They have an agent on the Pacific
Coast who cares for the business west
of the Rocky Mountains. The company
also does a large mail order business,
their largest markets being New York,
Philadelphia. San Francisco, Columbus
Chicago, Cincinnati, and Kalamazoo,
Mich. Goods for uniforms OF every de-
scription, soldiers. military schools. let
ter carriers, police, railway employees.
bands, &C.. are manufactured. cadet
grays, and indigo blues being their
specialties.
The plant is a large one, and Is To-
Gated about one mile from the city on
the Market Street extension. The main
building is a four-story brick structure
with floor space OF 26,40O square feet.
and is devoted solely to manufacturing
purposes 1t is equipped with the lat,
est and most modern machinery, and
about $50 hands are constantly ems
ployed. Adjoining and west of the
main building is another of almost
equal dimensions which is used for the
picking, dyeing, and sorting departments
and boiler room, while on the east is
another three-story building known as
the dry finishing department. The bus
mess was incorporated In 1858 and the
first president was Col. Thomas ]. RAN
dolph, while W. W. Flanagan was
secretary and treasurer, and II. c. Mar
chant, superintendent. The present Of
ncers are: r. P. Valentine, president;