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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Decatur II. F. ID. No. 2.

+ Estella Baker and children spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Sellers.
Nathan Smith, of Sweet Creek,
visited Thursday with his brother,
Martin Smith and family.
Mrs. Eva Sellers visited Sunday
with her mother.
Orestes and Clarence Ellars took
dinner with their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. G.. P. Shaffner, Saturday.
We are all busy preparing for the
Chautauqua at Leon August 4th to
10th.
Mrs. Lille Smith is on the sick
list at this writing. -,
Miss Winona Carroll visited with
home folks Cunday.
Fred Deemer and M. G. Smith
were Lamont visitors Saturday.
Pete Ellars and daughter Cleye
and Jennie CLANCY were trading at
Decatur Saturday. 49,.
!, News is very scarce in this vicin-
ity as the men folks are all busy
blowing corn and the women are
raising chickens and hoeing the gar
den.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Possunl Trot.

Miss Florence Williams returned
home Monday from an over Sunday
visit with Ilene and Nellie Hastings.
Frank Worden and wife spent
Monday evening at Lloyd Smiths.
Lawrence Meacham was calling at
Frank Wordens Monday.
on Mrs. Frank Worden Monday
morning.
Lloyd Smith and daughter, Lois,
were calling at Arthur Worden's on
Tuesday morning.
Frank Worden and Lloyd Hensley
were business callers at Weldon
Tueeday morning.
Mrs. G. Meacham and son spent
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. F.
Worden.
Tommy Williams was business
caller at Garden Grove Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Grimes and
son and Mrs. Frank Worden were
Leon callers Thursday afternoon.
Jim Dunn, of Weldon, made the
cement foundation for a cattle and
hog barn for Charley Meacham last
Thursday and Friday and on Sat-
urday commenced on the foundation
of a hog house for Frank Worden.
Tommy Williams raised his house
Friday and began digging the cellar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Grimes and
son took a spin in their auto Friday
up near Bonneville, their old home,
returning home the same evening.
Albert Davis, of Richmond, Okla,
visited with Frank Worden and wife
Saturday.
Those attending church in Weldon
Sunday morning from this neighbor-
hood were, Ira Worden, Mr.. and
Mrs Ralph Davis, Mrs. Robert
Grimes and Mrs. Frank Worden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Worden and son
Mancel, of Weldon, spent Sunday at
Charley Meacham's.
Mr.. and Mrs J. J. Smith and two
granddaughters, Misses Ellen and
Lois Smith, went to Humeston1 and
Derby in J. Us new auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Grimes and
son spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Worden.
Jane Haskell is assisting Mrs.
Bert Hall with her work this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith spent
Sunday with R. K. Davis and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Worden were Sun
day evening callers at J. H. Delk's.
Tommy Williams and family at
tended church at Fair View Sunday
afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Man Coughs and Breaks Ribs.

After a frightful coughing spell a
man in Neenah, Wisconsin, felt ter
rible pains in his side and his doctor
found two ribs had been broken.
What agony DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry would have saved him. A few
teaspoonfuls ends late cough, while
persistent use routs obstinate coughs,
expels stubborn colds or heals weak,
sore lungs. Il feel sure it's God
send to humanity" writes Mrs. Eftie
Morton, Colum bia, Mo. "for believe
I would have consumption today if I
had not used this great remedy. -
It's guaranteed to satisfy and you
can get a free trial bottle or 50-cent
or $1.OO size at Bell & Robinson's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Lone Star.

J. H. Muse went to Van Vert
Thursday and his father returned
with him for an extended visit.
Roy Naylor and family spent Sun
day at the Tom Akers' home.
were visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Roush Sunday.
Everybody has their corn planted
in this vicinity and have started
cultivating.
Mrs. Day and Mrs. John Woodland
were visiting at James Phipps' Sun
day.
Miss Hazel Bright has been visit
ing the past week in Leon.
! Miss Georgia Hull was visiting
with her friend, Miss Lenna Muse,
last week.
:, While walking through the woods
last Wednesday Jim Phipps and son
Ralph shot wolf but did not kill
her. They found two young ones in
log near where they saw the old
one. Amos Deck also saw a half
grown one in his pasture Friday.
The boys can have a big time hunt
ing wolves this winter.
Miss Pearl Epperley has been Wis
iting the past few days at Ernest
Robb's.
Miss Isabel Freestone returned
home from Lamont, where she has
been attending college. T
Miss Helen Deck came home Sat-
urday from Mason City, where she
has been teaching school the past
year. -. ..-..SS,.ss
Ray and Burr Robb spent Sunday
with home folks.
Is DR.. F. G. Hume and Miss Sylvia
Muse spent Sunday Ct John Muses..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl.

Often tie hunt for rich wife ends
when the man meets woman that
uses Electric Bitters. Her strong
nerves tell in a bright brain and
even temper. Her peach bloom COM
plexion and ruby lips result from her
pure blood; her bright eyes from
restful sleep; her elastic step from
firm, free muscles, all telling of the
health and strength Electric Bitters
give a woman, and the freedom from
indigestion, backache, headache,
fainting and dizzy spells they pro-
mote. Everywhere they are woman's
favorite remedy. If weak or ailing
try them. soc at Bell & Robinson's S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
HoW's ThlS7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. F.J. CHBNEY Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j. Cheney for
the last is years. and believe him perfectly honorable
In all business transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their Arm.
WEST TRuAx, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo o.
wALD1Na, K1NNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale Drug.
gists Toledo, o. 5s ,i$
!. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of tbs
system TestimoniAls sent free Price 75c. per bot
tie Gold hy I'LL &uggists. &
1. IskS HAlls FAnity Pills ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06

Nothing is more disagreeable than
eczema, or other skin diseases. 1t is
also dangerous unless speedily
checked Meritol Eczema Remedy
will afford instant relief and perma-
nent results. We have never seen a
remedy that compares with it. Stem
pei e CherringtOn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06

Most disfiguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc, are
due to impure blood. Burdock
Blood Bitters as cleansing blood
tonic yisIwsll ree0mmended 4f.DNs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06

We guarantee our cement blocks
the hest and cheapest on the market
Leon Cement and Brick Go. Il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
LOCKWOOD Bordeaux
No. 500


Imported by Truman Bros, Bush
nell, ILL.,, is a magnificent Hackney
type of stallion, a beautiful roam,
with good style and has no equal in
Decatur county for action.
Will make the season of 1912,
commencing April 18th, at LATE
Mitchell's barn in Leon, Iowa.
This horse has been examined and
found sound except a small splint
Terms-$15.OO to insure colt to
stand and suck. Parties parting with
mares or removing from the county
forfeit the insurance and service fee
becomes due at once. Mare and colt
will he held for service fee. Care
will he taken to prevent accidents
but will not he responsible should
any occur.
w. HI. AXES, Owner and Keeper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-06-06
The PercherOn Stallion
Grey Prince

No. 1854
Weighs 1870 pounds. He is
good sure breeder with record OF
better than 80 per cent of living
colts.
Sired by Albany No. 20791, dam
imported Centurier No. 45706, Sec
ond dam by imported Negro, for rec
ord number being 36246, third sire
by imported Prince Geroan No.
1925, fourth dam by Keto Bis
marck.
Recorded in Percheron Stud Book
OF America, and registered in the
Office of the Iowa State Department
of Agriculture at Des Moines.
Will make the season of 1912.
commencing April 18th, at LATE
Mitchell's barn in Leon, Iowa.
This horse has been examined and
pronounced sound.
Terms-$12.5O to insure colt to
stand and suck. Parties parting with
mares or removing from the county
forfeit the insurance and service fee
becomes due at once. Mare and colt
will be held for service fee. Care
will be taken to prevent accidents
but will not be responsible should
any occur.
HENRY AXES, OWNER.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Returns 10 Putnam

Rev. +. W. Armstrong, formerly pastor of the Pentecostal church in Danielson, from where he was sent about two years ago to minister to church of the denomination at East Liverpool, O., is coming to Putnam to take charge of the Pentecostsl church. Rev. MT. Armstrong has been attend ing Douglas camp meetings, which have just closed, but did not take very active part this year on account of Ill health. In past years he has been one of the leaders at the meetings.
 Rev. MT. Armstrong is not to return to East Liverpool, but will come to Putnam within few days. He is sent to Putnam by the directors of the Douglas camp meeting association to build up the local church, 1t Is under stood. He is considered by the board of strong mental equipment and of good holiness fighting calibre. He IS of magnetic personality and has re- ceived several attractive offers from business houses to leave the ministry for the commercial field, but says he does mot want to leave the service of God. Rev. MT. Armstrong was for merly travelling salesman.
 George Morse of this city has been reelected president of the Douglas camp meeting association for another year.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Suicide Took Paris Green

Mary Lucier of Bridge street took a dose of Paris green about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon and died at the Day Kimoall hospital at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning after night of agony.
 The woman's husband left her some years ago. She has been Respondent and in poor health for some years which is thought to account for her act. The inmates of the house did not know that she had taken the poison but thought her Ill from her nervous trouble so that 1t was some hours be- fore she was removed to the hospital It Is said that several Of her ancestors and relatives took their own lives. She was 47 years old and sister of Moses Pechie, employed in the dye house of Hammond knowlton & Co.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Drowned From Yacht.

Albert F.. Colcord, druggist of Portland, Me-, husband of Lucia CTrowbridge) Colcord, whose parents sdr. and Mrs. I. W. Trowbridge reside in Putnam, was probably drowned last Friday night from small sloop yacht in Portland harbor under pecul- jar circumstances. While details of the affair have not reached relatives in this section 1t Is believed hhat Coleord and three companions were on the yacht anchored in the harbor. The three went into the cabin leaving Col cord on deck. They have never since seen him alive. When the men came up from the cabin and did not find their companion they at first thought he was playing a joke on them but when he was not to be found they be- came alarmed. The body has not been recovered and 1t is possible the man got ashore some way and is now alive but this is doubted as 1t is believed that he somehow fell over the side and was drowned. Mrs. Colcord was on her way 10 this city to visit her par ents but a telegram reached her and sne returned from Boston to Portland. MT. and Mrs. Trowbridge started for Portland as soon as they received word of the accident.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
School Calendar Arranged.

A school calendar for the coming year, subject to approval by the school board, has been arranged as follows: The fall term of IS weeks to commence Tuesday, Sept. 3, the day after Labor Day, and continue to Friday, Dec. 20, Then comes the Christmas vacation. so-calIed, this to oe ten days for the high school and two full weeks for the pupils in the common schools. Jan. uary the high school to reopen, Jan. uary the common schools to reopen for the winter term, this term to end March IA, when the spring vacation of one week is provided for, this period including Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
 The spring term Is arranged to oper March A and end June 20.
 Holidays will be fewer for the pupil, this year than is usually the case this because of the fact that Washing tons birthday and Columbus day fal | on Saturday. Thanksgiving and Me
 morial days will be vacation time fo the pupils, while on Lincoln's day 1t | ] planned to have exercises in tn schools during the morning session with . recess during the afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Putnam Boy Nearly Drowns at Pleas
 ant View.

William Bamber, Jr., of Putnam, aged Is, who is~staying at the Wig wam, Pleasant View, went swimming outside the breakers and about 70 yards from the shore. In attempting to swim ashore he became weakened in the heavy surf and was seized with a cramp. He realized his condition and had presence of mind sufficient to shout for assistance,
 Richard Tarrant of Norwich, was on the beach, heard the,cries of Bamber, went to the rescue and had consider able difficulty in reaching the shore with the nearly drowned young man. Bamber was sinking second time when Tarrant reached him and was, of course, unconscious when the beach was reached. Tarrant was nearly ex- hausted, but after few minutes was able to assist tn the resuscitati0n of Bamber. The nearly drowned young man was rolled on barrel for some time and then taken to the wigwam, where he was attended by Dr. John Champlin, and 1t Is believed he will fully recover. Young Bamber Is the son of William Bsmber, Superintend- ant of the Manhasset Manufacturing Co.,, and they live on Seward street. MT. BambeT, who returned from the bench Wednesday morning said the boy was all right but there was a slight chance of pneumonia develop
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Douglas Camp Meeting.

The Douglas Camp meeting came to a close Monday and Is reported as one of the best ever held. There was 6 large attendance and many overflow meetings were held. On Friday Rev B. S. tCyclone) Taylor preached ser mon and spoke plainly. "Church fairs, festivals, tomfoolery and gum raekeryn was the way he characterized the chief acts of the majority of present. day churches. He said: "Why, all this foolishness Is done to keep lot of 40- year-old babies in the church from falling asleep and playing hookey.p "There Is very little in the Bible about heaven. It is a primer for the world, not for heaven. A book written about the glories of heaven would be incom- prehensible here. Purity Is instaneous. Maturity Is gradual. Purity is clean Illness of the heart of all sin. Maturity is perfection of our graces to their full- est possibility in this life.
 ''When we're regenerated, born again, we have certain graces we never had before. It also takes out lots of disgraces from us. You old infidel sinners, holiness graces whoever has it, and you old mossbacks, sin dis graees whosoever is cursed with il.
 Purity in the heart of a little girl of 16 Is not much different than that of a 80 year-old dignilied Methodist bishop. Purity is--er-why it's purity and ean- not be contraverted.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Sincerely yours,
 Carmi A. Thom pson, Secretary to the President.
Jewels Found.

Circumstantial evidence of some de- gree was disclosed after the fire which destroyed the Bowen cottage at Wood stock last Wednesday morning point ing towards possibility that the fire was of incendiary origin. It was ru- mored that several thousand dollars worth of jewels had disappeared and 1t was thought that possibly they had been stolen and the fire set to cover up the theft. The jewels were the prop erty of Mrs. Charles League, of Gai- weston, Texas, who was occupying the premises for the summer.
 The theory was exploded Tuesday when workmen who were busy clear ing away the debris found the jewels in the cellar under lot of ashes. The investigation which had been started came to sudden end. The jewels were valued at over 5000.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Birthday Celebration.

July 23, was the occasion of small but festive gathering at the residence of George Cocke.i, on Grove street. His wife had planned pleasant surprise to greet him on this his birthday, inyit- ing to be present their revered pastor and wife, also several of the ex-deacons with their respective ladies.
 After the serving of dainty supper well iI-seasoned with mirth, the Rev MT. Sargent, facetiously installed a unique, miniature, wireless telephone system, replete with facilities for reach- ing, without delay, the Great Alimen- tary Canal, perhaps not as much talked of as The Panama, yet of paramount importance in making all other canals feasible.
 The table was crowned with angel cake, suitably entwined with sweet alyssum, also further decorated with spicy, fragrant pinks, all emblematie of the one whose birthday was cele- brated.
 After happy afternoon and evening spent in the pleasant home with it's neyer-failing hospitality, the guestsex- pressed their hearty wishes that it might be thesscene of countless more such occasions, that its inmates might have many, many more happy, pros porous years, their eyentide of life be luminously bright, as has been their past, with The Peace That Passeth Understanding.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
NO 3 |
Guests of Senator Hammond

Rev. Sherrod Soule, secretary of the Connecticut Missionary society, and D. l.. Yale, Enfield, came here Mon- day as guests of Senator George A. Hammond and were taken by him in his touring car for 8 trip to Putnam Heights, waere a picture was taken of the William T. Harris teducatorl me- morial in the cemetery at that place. From there Senator Hammond took the party to Gsyville, where picture was taken of lthe Congregational church. Williamsville was then visit ed, the party going to West Wood stock, Woodstock Hill, where pie ture was taken of Pulpit Rock; North and East Woodstock, to the Children's Home near this city, the trip occupy ing the greater part of the day. The senator entertained his guests at luncheon at the Putnam Inn.
 Rev. Sherrod Soule was born in Hampton. He takes great interest in Congregational missionary work in Connecticut and Is doing a great deal to buila up the small Congregational churches in country towns of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
More Teachers Appointed

Two more vacancies in the teaching force of the town for the coming year have been filled. Miss Mary Louise Gallagher of Rockland, Mass, has been elected teacher of the eighth grade of the Israel Putnam school, this grade being located in the new High school building. Miss Gallagher is to receive S500 for her yesr's work. The vacancy of domestic science teach CT in the High school faculty has been filled by the election of Miss Grace M Bacon of Danielson to fill the place at salary of $500. Only one vacancy remains to be filled-that of teacher of French and German in the High school.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Wilkinson Park

An item of interest to the trustees as we'll as the public generally has just been learned about this little spot ol ground whose restfui shade has been enjoyed by so many during the hot spell.
 Captain Henry Johnson met me re- gently and said, "George, l see you are taking good deal of interest in the little park down by the falls and l want to tell you something about the old house that used to stand there that 1 think will interest you. When Un- cle Sam called for volunteers to help put down the rebellion, one morning there were eight volunteers who went out of that house.p Said he, "J ust think of it, eight new recruits from that one house."
 Then he named the volunteers which were as follows:
 Henry C. Hall David Bryson Dana w. Payne Edward D. Perry Wm. S. Perry Jerome Carpenter
 And little later Alvin Potter and Morris Ireland were added to the list, making ten enlisted men from that one house. Judging from Captain Johnson's statement there can hardly be found anywhere spot of land of its size that can boast a better record of Patriotism and Loyalty. For this fact alone l feel it's preservation worth all the work and cash that has been put into Wilkinson Park.
 GEORGE E. SHAW.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
City C0urt...FuIIer Judge

Tony Leo was before the court Mon- day afternoon charged with overdriv- ing and cruelty to horse. He plead guilty and was fined s25 and costs of SS.09, which he paid. Leo hired the horse at w. l.. Kennedy's livery stable Sunday to drive to South Woodstock. He returned about 10 o'clock at night. The horse was hardly able to stand and showed marks of a severe whipping. Leo went to Hartford early Monday morning and was arrested when he re- turned at four o'clock. He at first said that he was not guilty and would fur nish bond flor appearancei the fol- lowing morning but later he made it known that he would enter plea of guilty.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Obituary
MATTHEW RYAN.

Matthew Ryan, one of Putnam's old residents, died at his home Monday, July %, aged 76. He had been in poor health for some time. MT. Ryan was for many years in the liquor business here but retired number of years ago. He was well known and had cheerful disposition which made him we'll liked by his friends. He was greatly interested in sports and was an ardent base ball fan in the years of the old C. c. C. club following the team wher- ever it went. Funeral services were held in St. Mary's church Wednesday morning at nine o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetary. His wife, two sons and two daughters survive.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
Interesting Locals

Pongee and Linen coats at l-2 price at Seder's Store.
 Ladies' and Misses Tailor-made suits, now at l.2 price at Seder's Store.
 A slightly used piano at bargain. Full-size upright, good quality and tone for only slf5 at Shaw's.
 CRESCENT BEACH connections cottage to rent for August and Septem- Der. J. l, WHEELER, 2 Union Street, New London, Conn.
 Own Victor with some good Victor records, thereby add to the pleasure of your summer vacation or the enter tainment of your visitors. Geo. E. Shaw, agent.
 Edison's August Amberol Records on sale at Letters Music store. Henry F. Miller Grand and Upright Pianos at Letters Music Store, also representa- tives for McPhail, Jansen, Henry X :. G. Lindeman, Palmer, Winter and Stultz.
 Beginning Friday the Whitehouse Sales Company of Boston will conduct one of the greatest Shoe Sales ever held in this city. The sale will be held at Alexander's shoe store and new goods of popular makes will be sold al unbelievabIy low prices. A. l.. Young will manage the sale assisted by T. Midway. Sale opens al 3 a. m MT. Young has been with the White house company for number of years and Is progressive hustler getting business by attractive advertising which is backed up by quality, and courteous and fair deaiing with cus- toners.
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
"SOuyenir" Taylor Writes to President,

"Souvenirp Taylor last week sent to President William H. Taft an invita- tion to the legislative reunion and ban quet to be held at Savin Rock on We'd nesday, August 14. Incidentally MT. Taylor told him that he was an en- thusiastic Taft .man and expressed a desire that 1000 Taft buttons be sent him for distribution. He closed his letter in his characteristic way, "Yours for victory"
 The return mail brought "Souvenirn the following letter which pleased him immensely:-
 White House, Washington, July %. William H. Taylor, Esq,
 My Dear Sir:-Your letter of July "A has been received and I have had pleasure in sending 1t to the chairman of the national committee with the re- quest that you be furnished with the buttons you desire. Assuring you of thePresident's appreciation of your in- terest, l am,
Putnam patriot., 1912-08-02
July Weddings

At St. Mary's church Monday moFn- ing at s o'clock Miss Albina Rayno, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Victor Ray no, and Armadee I.educ were mar ried, Rev. John Van den Noost being the officiating clergyman. After the church ceremony there was reception for relatives and friends at the home of the bside's parents. The couple isfs on the evening train for . wedding trip after which they will resaae in this city.