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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Bible School Rally.

A big Bible School Rally will be
held at the Christian church on Fri
day, March 1. The rally will open
at three O'Clock in the afternoon.
State Superintendent w. T. Fisher,
of Des Moines will be here and par
ticipate in the rally. Also Mr.
Meacham of Cincinnati, Ohio, who
had reputation of being one of the
best modern Bible school workers in
the United States. Every phase of
the Bible school work will be COW
cred. Bring your questions on diff
ficult problems in Bible school work
and they will be answered. Every
Bible school in the county is invited
to come. This is not small affair.
1t will be one of the biggest things
of the kind that ever came to Leon.
These Rallies are being held at CEN
trail points, such as county seat
towns. Leon is one of the lucky
towns. Evening sessions will be
held. No admission fee will be
charged to the afternoon and even
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Child Burned to Death.

A little four-year-old daughter of
John Mcintosh, who lives six miles
southwest of this place, was burned
to death last Thursday afternoon
and a younger child badly, but not
fatally burned. During the temper
airy absence of the mother from the
house the children either played
with matches or the fire in the stove
and their clothing became ignited.
When the mother returned to the
house it was filled with smoke and a
bed on which the older child had
apparently taken refuge when its
clothing took fire, was in flames.
Medical aid was summoned but moth
ing could be done to save the life of
the Oldest child, and death relieved
her of her suffering in short time.
The parents have the deepest SYM
pathy of all in their terrible bereave-
ment.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Two Decatur County Students Grad.
uate ut State University.

Twenty-one students, representing
thirteen counties in Iowa, three
states and two foreign countries
were awarded degrees at the fifty
first convocation of the University OF
Iowa held in the Natural Science
Auditorium at Iowa City last Thurs
day. President Bowman delivered
an address Progress Beyond the
Commonplace" after which he pre-
sented the candidates with their d.
plomas. Among these were:
Bachelor of Arts-Emma Aren't,
of Badger; Emma H. Hensel, of Au-
burn; Helen Silsbee, of Lamont;
Frank Warner, of Algona; Miss An
ma M. Corbett and Helen Laura
Landsberg, of Iowa City.
Bachelor of Law-George Martin
Kellogg, jr., of Sioux City.
Doctor of Medicine-Anny NJ. C..
E. Petersen, of Davenport; Edgar
Allen Stewart and J. Ned Smith, Of
Iowa City.
Doctor of Dental Surgery-Judson
Edgar Packard, of Manila.
Bachelor of Engineering-Fran
Edward Young, of Logan.
Graduate Nurses Training School
NJ. Blessin, of Eldorado; Ell
len Hanson, of Bows; Cleora Sankey,
of Leon.
Homeopathic Training School
Hazel J. P. Robbins, OF Nevada
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
At the Christian Church.

A much needed improvement was
made at the Christian church last
week when the pastor had his study
overhauled and papered. With the
recent installation of a telephone
and the newly papered walls and
other improvements it takes on the
appearance of a modern study. The
great snow storm of last Lords day
evening greatly interferred with ou1
audience. On account of funeral
service the pastor could not be in
his pulpit at the morning hour and
Mr.. Ray Boyer preached to an ap'
preciative audience. All the. regular
services will be held as usual next
Lords day. If you are not worship
ing somewhere else, we will be glad
to welcome you. j. S. Coffin,
Pastor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Union Sabbath School.

The different churches of Leon
have united on a plan of more ag-
gressive work in the Sabbath schools.
This union has found expression in
the establishment of a union Sab
bath school in the south end. Sew
eral people of this part of town have
expressed a desire for some such ef-
fort. J. w. Long has been appointed
superintendent and teachers from
the various churches will help in this
great work Rev. J. S. Coffin will
preach next Sabbath afternoon for
the school after it's organization
The school will be in the John AXES
building. We are looking for large
attendance and arrangements will be
made for the proper seating and
warming of the people.
E. N. Bradshaw
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

C. M. Axes was a little worried
Monday afternoon about the stock on
his big farm just south of town, so
he thought he had better drive out
and see how things were. He hitch
ed four of his big mules to bob
sled and started out. Out near ]. c.
Stockton's Charley saw pretty good
sized drift ahead, so he opened the
throttle, gave q yell and sent the
mules at it at full speed. But they
did not get into It very far before
they stopped, and when Charley dug
the chunks 81 snow out Of his eyes
|all he could 80 OF those mules were
their carr sticling out of the drift.
NE Ind % ct ont and shovel q few
tons of snow aMay before Ne could
~ AulS = 0llt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Hull-Evans.

In the presence of witnessing
parties, who are close personal
friends of the bride and groom, Mr..
F. Victor Hull, of Leon, and Miss S.
jamie Evans, of Garden Grove, were
united in the holy bonds of marriage
last Saturday at 2 p. M, Feb. Gath,
at the home of the Presbyterian min
lister, Rev. e. N. Bradshaw, in east
Leon. These parties are we'll and
favorably known in their respective
communities and will carry with
them into this new relationship the
best wishes Of host of friends and
acquaintance.
In the early spring Mr.. and Mrs
Hull aim to- make their home In
South Dakota whore Mr.. Hull wal
successful II the land drawing las,
November. II: s: ss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Next Friday evening, March LIST.
the young people of the Presbyterian
church will give social at the
church. There will be splendid
musical program. Miss Seifken, of
Omaha, will be present and sing.
Margaret Johnston, who is in Omaha
studying violin, will be there and
play and others have promised to
help, so that delightful evening is
assured to those who come. Besides
the program there will be games
and light refreshments served. An
admission of ten cents will be charg'
ed at the door. Everybody come and
enjoy the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Why We Believe the Bible.

Commencing next Sabbath even
ing at 1880 o'clock, there will be a
series of sermons, or rather lectures,
on the general subject, why We
Believe the Bible.' The first sub
jet for next Sabbath will be, "The
Bible Cross, Examined by the Mon
uments and Secular History" Many
wonderful things have been discover
ed in recent years and deciphered by
archaeologists. We propose to give
a fearless investigation and shall use
our utmost endeavor to make our
discussions not only profitable but
interesting as we'll. We hope the
good people of Leon will give US
good and honest hearing on these
subjects. n. N. BradsnaW.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Rev. M. M. Cable, of Des Moines,
occupied the pulpit at the M. E..
church last Sunday. At the morning
service the church was filled and one
of the most powerful sermons ever
heard in Leon was delivered by Rev.
Gable. The storm Sunday evening
kept many away, but still there was
q good congregation present and
they heard another splendid sermon.
Arrangements have been made to
have Rev. Cable preach here again
on Sunday, March 10th. .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

The Photoplay theatre is a popular
place these days. They are putting
on a splendid line of pictures each
evening and good crowds are in at
tendance. Storms may come, trains
may stop, but the Photoplay theatre
runs right along and the people who
want to spend a pleasant hour go
there to see the interesting pictures
The admission is only 10 cents, and
two entire shows are given ach even
ing. A complete change of program
every day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

The NJ. E. church was we'll filled
Tuesday evening at the song recital
given by Miss Clara Siefken, the tai
ented vocalist of Omaha, under the
auspices of the Epworth League
Miss Siefken has a remarkably tine
voice. which has been carefully
trained and she is winsome little
lady who sings her way into the
hearts of her hearers. She gave a
varied program which pleased every
one who heard her. She was ably &C.
companied on the piano by Mrs. Sam
c.. Johnston of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
A New Patent.

Geo. w. Hoadley, Of Garden Grove,
Iowa, is here this week, guest at
the home of his sister, Mrs. w. S.
Johnson. While here he is getting
patterns and castings made for new
invention of his sickle and tool grind
er. It is designed to keep the edge OF
q sickle section or other tool In
proper bevel and perfectly true, and
is said by expert machinists to be the
best thing Of the kind yet out New.
ton Record. So
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

P. F. Bradley, the we'll known op-
tician of this city, departed Tuesday
for Chillicothe, Mo-, where he will
visit his family for short time. He
will return to Leon ready for bust
ness on Saturday, March 9Th, and his
customers will find him at the Wood
mansee House.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

The Reporter is printed this week
with the smallest amount of cores
pondence of any issue for more than
twenty years. The storm of Sunday
and Monday blocked the country
roads so that the rural mail carriers
could not get over their routes, and
our correspondents had no means OF
getting their newsy letters to The
Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

We this week complete the task
of publishing the list of taxpayers OF
Decatur county who pay $40 or more
in taxes. 1t is quite job and has
taken many hours of hard work to
compile, but it has proven Interesting
reading for many of our subscribers.
In response to an inquiry we will
say that we receive nothing for pub
fishing this list, it being printed SIM
DIV as a matter of news.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
R.W. Moore Sells Hotel at GAINESVILLE

We are informed that R. W.
Moore, the accommodating proprie-
tor of the Hotel Moore, has sold his
business to Geo. Travis, of Ridge
way, and will move back to Blythe
dale. Mr.. Moore has given good
satisfaction to the patrons of the
house and many will regret that he
has decided to leave us. He will en-
gage in the hotel business at Blythe
dale.-Cainsville News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

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, 1912-02-29
Sale Postponed.

On account of the big storm, the
sale of G. A. Smallwood, 10 miles
southeast of Leon, which was ad-
vertised for Tuesday of this week,
has been postponed until Wednes-
day, March 9Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Most disiguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc., are
due to impure blood. Burdock Blood
Bitters is a cleansing blood tonic.
Makes you clear-eyed, clear-brained,
clear-skinned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

We understand that representa-
tive of Kansas City wholesale mil
linery house was here last week and
rented the Tallman building on the
north side of the square,, now oc-
cupied by J. R. Conrey's shoe store,
and will open another millinery store
here early in March.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

If you want to know anything
about the condition of the country
roads just ask Mark Grimes. He
went out in the country Sunday to
spend the day with friends. and did
not get back to Leon until Tuesday
afternoon. He can tell you all about
how badly the roads are drifted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

The NJ. E. Sunday School will
serve in the basement Thursday ev-
ening, Feb. 10th, a hot biscuit and
honey supper, accompanied by Frank
forts, creamed potatoes and coffee.
Price rs cents. Proceeds to pay on
the piano. Everybody come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

We still have little bunch of
mems 1898 heavy artics but some of
the sizes are getting low. None Of
these arctics are worth less than
SITS, Hurst Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Our prices on blankets and COM
forts are unusually attractive now.
We call especial attention to a heavy
comfort at 88 cents each and to our
IS cent special in cotton blankets.
Hurst Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

ing sessions. This is a great chance
for you to avail yourself of an oppor-
tunity to get in touch with one of
the big movements of this present
age, the great Bible school move
ment. Come and we will welcome
Won. j. S. Coffin, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

TIL public sale of G. B. Millsap and
Frank Sutherlin, miles south of
Decatur City, was postponed on ac-
count of the big storm until Tues
day, March 5th. Read their sale ad-
yertisement in this issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

We have learned of another of
those old Leon stage drivers who are
still living, Mr.. S. A. Hamilton who
is now living on a farm near Salem,
Mo-, who drove many of the stages
into Leon in an early day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Frank Lewis, of Center township,
has. quite curiosity in the shape of
"a six legged lamb, which is alive and
doing well. He says he is going to
bring the lamb to Leon an place it
on exhibition at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

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.
y. G. Cozad,
Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

The ladies of the Christian church
will serve roast chicken and hot
biscuit dinner Friday evening, March
LIST, in the church basement. Every
body invited Dinner IS cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Rev. Guy ]. Fansher, of German
Valley, Ill.,, has been appointed as
pastor of the M. E. church and will
be here for regular services on Sun
day, March 10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Found-Two small keys on small
ring. Owner can obtain them by
calling at The Reporter office and
paying for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

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, 1912-02-29

y For sale-40 acres, we'll improved
2 II miles from Leon. House and out
buildings. See T. r. Sanders, Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Found-A pair of leather mittens,
which the owner can obtain by call
ing at The Reporter office and paying
for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Dobson, of southwest of
Leon last Thursday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

We buy, sell and exchange all
sorts of property, at all times.
McCrystal Realty Co.,
Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Renter-If you have little
money and want to own farm, call
on s. "A. Gates for particulars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

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, 1912-02-29
Cholene for Group.
Cholene for catarrh.
Cholene for cuts and burns.

Extra low prices on women's and
children's overshoes and Alaskas.
Hurst Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

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, 1912-02-29

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, 1912-02-29

We guarantee our cement blocks
the best and cheapest on the market.
Leon Cement and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

For all eye diseases of Horses and
Cattle, use Wyant's Eye-Bright.
Sold by all druggists. 26-8t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

All kinds of cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. M. Cooper, o
northeast Leon, are the parents o
a boy baby born last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

For Sale-A No. Is Round Oak
heating stove. Van Werden & Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

100 acre farm for rent or sale.
BOWsher & BoWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

For the best auto oil and batter
les see H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.

For Rent-Five room house. See
E. E. Bell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.
Cholene for catarrh.

Cholene for cuts and burns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-29

cholsns lof catar'r!h!!I.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
Merchants Are Indicted

Texarkana.-P. D. Smith, J. H. Moi fett and J. A. Dinwiddie, well-known business men of Texarksna, were in. dicted by the Miller county grand jury on felony charges. Smith is charged with stealing goods from the Texar. kama Produce Company. by which con- eern he was employed, and Moffett and Dinwiddie are alleged to have pur- chased goods from Smith at greatly reduced prices, knowing them 10 be stolen. Noffett has been a merchant here for D years.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
Escaped Convict Has Nerve.

New Orleans.-Joseph Morgan. alias Walker, one of three conyicts who es. caped from quarterboat near Baton Rouge, returned to New Orleans with sufficient nerve to revisit a drug store. for the robbery of which he was sent to the penitentiary. He asked the pro prietor for loan of a dime and q shirt. The druggist recognized Nor gan, and he got both. The convict so far has eluded the police.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
BIG FORTUNE WELL RAnDI En
Millions Left hy the Late Russ.u Are Being Expended for the Wet
 fare Of Humanity.

While the late Russell Sapa ,..
 the flesh he was one of the moet 1.l n oent, shrewd and persistent ,,or.1 eruoDers In Gotham. The astute enos eier never plunged nor risked anr money in wildcat schemes Ho ua. sureshot" operator in Wall strae. ana when he died he left in the b.ras or his lone widow a fortune of soron thing like s75,OO0,0o0 Since bacnrs Ing possessed of this enormous fo, tune she has worked as persistert,r and assiduously in scattering th. money as her husband did in gatbor ing R. The scriptures tell ps tba. the miser Is the man that "heans m riches and cannot tell who shall g,th CT them. Russell Sage knew batte- and tha good lady upon whose shout ders "es Imposed the burden 9f tbi, enormous sum of money has worked hard in Tightening the burden. Her phildnthrophies have been prodnc+ivo of as much wisdom as marked her brs bands operations in the market sba IS reported to be failing in health. and her task is only begun. Should sba be taken from the world thousand. will regret her departure. and f. l, very earnestly to be hoped that fur. ther care of the property Will fall into good hands.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
WELL POSTED. A California Doctor With Forty Years Experience.

Tn my forty years experience as teacher and practitioner along hy' gienic lines" says a Los Angeles physician. T have never found food to compare with Grape-Nuts for the benefit of the general health of all classes of people.
 'I have recommended Grape-Nuts for Q number of years to patients with the greatest success and every years experience makes me more enthusias' tic regarding its use.
 T make it a rule to always recom- mend Grape-Nuts, and Postum in place of coffee, when giving my patients in- structions as to diet. for I know both GrapeNuts and Postum can be digest ed by anyone.
 "As for myself, when engaged III much mental work my diet twice day consists of Grape-Nuts and rich cream. I find 1t just the thing to build up gray matter and keep the brain in good working order.
 Tn addition to its wonderful effects as brain and nerve food Grape-NHts always keeps the digestive organs ID perfect, healthy tone. I carry 1t WILL me when I travel, otherwise l am ar most certain to have trouble with my stomach" Name given by Postum Co' Battle Creek, Mich.
 Strong endorsements like the aooYe from physicians all over the couhu. have stamped Grape-Nuts the mos scientific food in the world. "There' a reason"
 Look in pkgs. for the famous ltu' book, The Road to Wellville."
 Ever read the above letter. one appears from time to time. .s are genuine, true, and full of hu"- interest.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
Senator Nixon Is Dead.

Washington.-United States Senator George s. Nixon of Nevada died here senator Nixon had been in the hospl tai for about week, an operation for nasal eatarrh was performed. Spinai meningitis developed and the seua tors condition soon became critical Senator Nixon was one of the most conspicuous mining magnates in the West and was intimately associated with the great operations at Gold. field
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
he Only Way.

An elder while baptizing converts at q revival meeting advanced with a wiry sharp-eyed old chap into the water. He asked the usual question, whether there was any reason why the ordinance of baptism should not be administered. After a pause a Ill, powerful-looking man who was looking quietly on remarked
 Elder, don't want to interfere In yer business, but want to say that this is an old sinner you have got hold Of, and that one dip won't do him any good; you'll have 10 anchor him out In deep water over night. Life.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
Voaue in Outer Garments.

According to the Dry Goods Econo- mist, at the present time retailers are featuring wraps Of charmeuse and satin. The best sellers are the me dium-Driced numbers retailing from Sio to $50. These are usually attrac. lively lined iH some bright color, giy- ing pleasing contrast. Lace collars and cuffs are often used as a finishing touch and are very effective. while white lace is used largely for this pur- pose. Some garments are shown trimmed with black lace, which is cut away to show the lining underneath.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14

Newark, N. At least six per sons were sho; and others were wounded by mis Hes in street bat tie here betvet I50 striking labor. CTS and the DO ee. Five strikers. a policeman and ! citizen are at the hospital, most of them suffering from gunshot wounds. A group of Italian women. wives of strikers. armed with knives and stones. attacked a gang of laborers al work at the Lackawanna railroad and continued 10 light with the policemen who come 10 the la borers' rescue
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
His Chanqed Eortune.

"Wow, There went Smithklns In hls new six When knew him a few years ago he had a junk shop"
 He still has. Only he moved 1t to a fashionable street. kept the same stock. and labeled 1t Antiques. - Judge.
The Forrest City times., 1912-06-14
Sailors Landing Causes Excitement.

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 Havana,-American marines have landed on Cuban soil. To the number of 450 under command of Col. Lucas they came ashore at Ciamanera and proceeded by train to Guantanamo City While it Is officially declared fhat this action was taken solely to protect American and other foreign properties. the impressions became general that 1t was a preliminary step Go American intervention. This cans ed considerable excitement at the z-anitaI