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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

J. c. Cozad and family, of De-
catur City, drove to Keokuk in their
car last Friday and spent a day
viewing the big dam. Jim says he
found out that he did not know very
much about running an auto, for
they encountered deep mud on the
trip and he says the car insisted in
trying to run. down all the hills
backward in spite of all he could do
but he finally managed to pull
through without accident, but no
more running in the mud if he can
get out of it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

A. M. Caster and family will leave
this week for Bennett, Colorado,
where they will locate on a big, 500
acre ranch which Mr.. Caster pur-
chased some time ago, and expect to
make their home there for several
years. We are sorry to see them
leave and they have many friends
here who regret their departure but
wish them success in their new home.
Mr.. Caster has been one of Icons
active young businessmen and he
will be missed in business circles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mrs. VIM. Pleuss received last
week an invitation to attend the
wedding of her cousin, Miss Anna
Wilson, to Mr.. Fred c., Adamson, at
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. E.. Wilson, at Carbon, In
DIANA, on Sept. 2Rd. Mr.. and Mrs.
Adamson will be at home at Lib
ertyville, Indiana, after October 9Th.
The bride is q daughter OF Mrs.
Rleuss' aunt. who will be remember
ca by. many old time friends in this
city. "a Misl Anna Reuter-, 8 sister
Of Mr.. ErnSetile otten 81 this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

j. r. Penniwell received letter
yesterday morning from his brother
J. E. Penniwell, of Vancouver, Brit
ish Columbia, making injuries as to
how the report was received here
that he had been drowned, and eX-
pressing surprise that any credence
should have been placed in the re-
port But when the explanation
reaches John he will readily un-
derstand that his relatives and
friends in this city had good cause
for being alarmed over the report.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mrs. Amelia Cook, of Columbus
Junction, Iowa, who had been visit
ing for several weeks in this city at
the home of her sister, Mrs. J. T.
Marvin, went to Brazil, Iowa, Thurs
day to visit a few days before re-
turning home. Mrs. Marvin accom-
panied her to Brazil and visited there
until Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

We guess the most of our CORE
:sSpondents have been enjoying the
Leon Chautauqua the past week or
else they have not recovered from
sthe Davis City reunion Of last week,
/ for many Of their newsy letters have
failed to reach us this week, and 9TH
aers are cut pretty short. But we will
overlook the omission this week and
trust that we will receive the usual
number for next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Meek who have
been visiting at various places in the
far west for the past two years, re-
turned to Decatur county the first of
last week, and expect to remain here
for a time at least During their
absence they have visited many
places of interest, travelling leisurely
and staying as long as they desired
at any one place. Their many friends
in this their old home are mighty
glad to see them again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

:. Ed Brown and wife, of Kenesaw,
Neb., are back here on visit to
relatives after residing in Nebraska
for several years and may decide to
again locate in Decatur county. Mr..
Brown tells us that they had a
mighty dry year of it in Nebraska
this year and his wheat crop only
made ten bushels to the acre while
last year he secured thirty bushels
to the acre. - -s..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

., E. E. Bell and family went to Des
Moines morning where they will
spend several days, visiting while Mr..
Bell is selecting and purchasing a
big stock of fine holiday goods for
Bell & Robinson's store in this city,
a number OF the big statesmen hav-
ing their lines on display in Des
MOines this week. y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Notice. will pay $50 reward for
the arrest and sufficient evidence to
convict the parties who stole my
wife's chickens on the night of Aug.
lst l will also pay $25 reward for
the arrest and sufficient evidence to
convict the parties who recently Wis
tied my melon patch and destroyed
number of melons, or for the ar
rest and evidence to convict any per-
son who may visit my melon patch
in the future.
Ed II Sh3rD
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mrs. Madge Bradley, of Leon, who
with her little son, Bobby, has been
visiting at the home of her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Crit Rockhold the
past week, was joined the latter part
of the week by her husband, Harry
Bradley, who is travelling salesman.
Mrs. Bradley is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. WATSON, and was
born and reared in this vicinity
Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Harry J. Vogt has purchased a
Ford runabout which he will use in
good weather to make his territory
as salesman for the wholesale groc-
cry house of J. H. Merrill & Co., of
OttumWa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

"A bouncing boy baby arrived at
the home Of sMr. and Mrs. Leslie
Grimes in this, city on Tuesday OF
last week, and this popular young
couple are receiving the congratula-
tons of their many friends over
their first born,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Ohio farmers are preparing for an
early frost and hurrying the harvest
ing of crops because katydids have
been heard in the meadows. The
katydid draws no government pay
and makes only one weather predic-
ton a year., but as prophet he COM
mands a widespread confidence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rumley who
have resided at Ames for the past
two years, are shipping their goods
back to the best. town in the state
and will locate on farm near this
1if
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

i, We have received photo post
scard: from Prot. =. Johannes, show
Hsang Tolomso's Royal Italian Band
= and grand opera singers, which u
sRhlling Chautauqua engageRents In
SVisconsin. When the carl MS matl-
IA Mppd were ct Pardeeville,
@5NisG6R1 &ft Ind Prof. JehANnes
sAIkrites thay have twenty mdfes.eon-
y 8 8
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

There is not much danger of an
autoist being arrested for violating
the speed laws in Leon for the next
few months, for the way the streets
have been dug up putting in water
and sewer connections has left them
in no shape for scGrching.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mrs. F. A. Bowman entertained a
number of lady friends in a delight
full manner at her home on north
Main street last Thursday afternoon,
in honor of her sister, Mrs. o. G.
Clark, of Des MOines. :, -,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Lost-At Davis City reunion on
Wednesday the 18th, small black
purse containing set of pearl cum
buttons, key, two rings Qady's)
some small change. Finder please
leave at this office and receive re-
ward lt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Ed Flora met with quite serious
accident Wednesday, while trying TO
cut a rope that was around a bundle
of gas pipe. His knife slipped ond
severed the artery in his left wrist
making an ugly wou1d.-Davis City
News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

j See Pease and Pease for insurance.
IL you have policy which Will ex-
A,ire shortly come to our office, or
drop us a line and we will call on
you and show you what a good policy
I'VE can write for yOu.
Pease & Pease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

E. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates.
and does q general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. ONCE upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

]. F. Gill has sold his place in the
west part of town to Chas. Roe. Mr.
and Mrs. Roe expect to move to tow1
and Mr.. Gill and family have some
notion of going up into Story county
near Ames where the boys can &C
to the State College.-Garden Grove
Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

If you want any kind of fire, light
ming or wind insurance in good reli-
able companies, who will make
prompt settlement in case Of loss, we
are prepared to write it for you at
the very best rates.
. - Pease Il Pease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Chester Taylor, who HAS been en-
ployed for some months in this city
as driver by the American Express
day and returned to his home at
Derby. His place as driver has been
taken by l.. D. Miller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

- Horny Long returned Monday from
Lake Okoboji, where he had been a
guest for ten days of DR.. H. Il. Lay
aton at his cottage at Camp Leon.
Horny says the fishing at Okoboji has
mot been as good as usual this sum-
smer, but still he caught some fine
strings of fish while he was there and
thoroughly enjoyed his outing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

John Bixler's barn in the south
east part of town was struck ps
lightning Monday morning and BURN
ed. There was some grain and nay
in the barn. We are told that ne
carried some Observation-Disclosures
Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Parties desiring instruction in vo
cal or instrumental music will hnt
me at my new home west OF HON
hines residence on Church street
Only few more pupils can be taken
Russell Manley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

n Don't forget the Saturday after
noon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre at o'clock. Admission 8
and 10 cents. r.. Il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Letters from several correspond
ents were received Wednesday noon
too late for this week. We must
have correspondence reach us not
later than Tuesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

We hope some day to meet Dr.
Foxworthy of Leon, of whom we OF
ten read in the Reporter, OH
Hull's paper. Any one with a nam
like Foxworthy is worthy OF belnI
known to us. All hail DR.. Fox
worthy. -Washington Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Spicer, of north
of Leon, are rejoicing over the ar
rival of fine boy baby at their home
last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mrs. Beckie Foster, of York, Neb.,
and her sister, Mrs. Rosa Sweet, and
granddaughters, Pearl and Myrtle
Sweet, of Buda, Illinois, are visiting
at the home of their brother, F. NJ.
Osborn, in this city. Mrs. Foster
will accompany her sister to Buda
for visit after their VISIT in this
city is completed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Willard Harrell, wife and two chill
dren, of GAINESVILLE, Mo-, were visit
ing in Leon last Saturday, being on
their way to St. Joe, Mo-, for ten
day visit. Mr.. Harrell, who is sta
ton agent at GAINESVILLE, recently had
a rib broken by being thrown out of
a buggy, and is taking lay-off While
it is mending
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

C, e. Butler, the new Jeweler, has
lust received a new and up-to-date
line of jewellery. In with Van Werd-
en- & Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

l can write you short tern
grain policy, covering in building
shock or stack. The cost is small
Townsend Insurance Agency
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. N. Warner, o.
this city, are the proud parents OF
fine son of regulation weight bor1
Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

l have rooms to rent during the
State Fair Mrs. c. l.. Eals, 1872
9th st, Des Moines, Iowa, phone
Drake Park 1881.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Wanted-Corn, oats, cane seed
millet seed, cover seed. Call OF
telephone Biddison Coal & Grain
Co., south Main street, Leon, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

We devote all Of our time to the
insurance business and have num-
Der of the best companies in which
we can write you policy on your
residence store building, live stock
or any kind Of property. Give us a
chance to figure withyo on insur-
ance and we will save you money.
Pease & Pease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Lost-A baby's white silk lace
hood, between DR.. Waight's and Geo.
w. Sears residence Please return
to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

There will be an ice cream supper
at Fairview church, north of Leon,
on Friday evening. A cordial invita-
ton to all to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

The next regular meeting of the
W. r. c. which. was to be held. Fri
day afternoon, Aug. 22nd, 1913, has
been postponed until further notice
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Miss Edwina Myers will be at j.
w. Hurst & Co.'S store three days,
Sept. /, 2, and 3 to demonstrate Cos
sard corsets. Any lady who has diff
Guilty in being properly fitted in cor
sets, should avail herself of this OPP
portunity for Miss Myers is very ex-
nert in her work
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

We guarantee our cement blocka
the best and cheapest on the market
Leon Cement and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

The Leon K. P. band have been en-
gagged to furnish the music for the
Kellerton reunion the first week in
September,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21
Warner Block, Leon, Iowa.

Telephone your orders Tor cream
and milk. The wagon will call. Z.
G. Biddison.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Come in and look over our new
line of jewellery. c. q. Butler, the
new jeWeler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

When you think of insurance,
think of Townsend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Repair work of all kinds neatly
and promptly done at G. Z. Clne I
shop, LIST door south OF Leon Hotel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mr.. Penisten moving away Will
not discontinue any shoe work as we
now have first class workman, and
will do your work promptly and up
to date. Bring in your work and
try us.
H. L. PeaSe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Did you join that Never Worr!
Club" about what to smoke AM
adopt the HAVANA, Spike cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Found-A mans hat, which the
owner can obtain by calling at The
Reporter office and paying for this
notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith, of near
Blockley, are the parents of bounc-
ing boy baby born Tuesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

The Scottish Rite cigars get bet
ter under each administration. Try
them once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

1t will pay to get our prices on
coal before buying. Biddison Coal 4
Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

All kinds vi cement and bricA
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

| have taken the agency for the
Ottumwa Steam Laundry work form
erlv with A. NJ. Caster. l solicit al
regular customers and many ne"
ones.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Oil ana gas stoves cleaned at
Cline's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

If you are thinking of doing any
plumbing this spring come in and
get my prices. G. G. Cline.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-21

Barden Carmenn.
Basket goes Monday and Wednes-
day. ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-16
HOLD-UP MAN IS
 CAPTURED AT GURDON
THOUGHT TO BE ONE OF THE MEN IMPLICATED IN HOLD-UP OF
 M. k. < Y. TRAIN
Is Captured After Long Chase By Sheriff Parker of Ouachita
 County.

Camden, Ark, March 15.-(Special to Graphic)-A telegraph message re- ceiyed by Sheriff J. H. Parker today notifying him that the leader of a gang of train robbers, who were inn plicated in the holding up of a M K. & T. train recently, was at Chidester, this county posing as cattle buyer. The sheriff set out after the men but missed catching him at Chidester. The train robber had grown suspic- ious from the fact that a telegram warning him that officers had taken charge of his property in western state reached him at Chidester yes terday. He wen to Amity, stating that he would return to Chidester today. He got off the train at Gurdon to get a lunch and was captured by officers there. The robber gave his name at Chidester as Davis. A big reward has been offered for his capture.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-16
EIJKS MAY PURCHASE
 FAMOUS ARK. CLUB
Would Make Ideal Lodge HOme-Indi-
 cates Gambling is On the Wane.

Hot Springs, March 15-The prob- able purchase of the building and lease of the Arkansas Club of this city by the Elks of the local lodge will be a most significant finger board to the future status of gambling here. The Arkansas is the only building in this city owned by the people who con- duct gambling, all of the other gamb- ling houses having been conducted in rented premises. The Southern Club was built by the men who at that time conducted gambling there, but it is now owned by Charles Dugan, who is no longer identified with gambling here. The Arkansas Club building will make an ideal lodge home, and if the Elks succeed in securing it their quarters will not be surpassed by any in the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-16

Brewster will post plaeards all over the country tomorrow offering re- ward for the capture of the black and giving a complete description of him. All points in the surrounding country have been notified of the killing and all officers have been asked to keep watch out for the black, who is known to be somewhere in this vicin- ity All trains will be closely watch ed and it is thought that the escape of the murderer will be impossible
 Joe Watson, a brother of the dead officer, is an employe at Hearndale Farm near this city His mother and another brother, Asa Watson live at Tucker
 The following notice has been sent out all over the surrounding country by Sheriff Brewster, giving the de scription of the Walker negro:
 WANTED FOR MURDER Will Walker, negro who shot and killed Constable Hugh Watson at ; Tucker, Ark, on Saturday, March 15 1913. Described as follows: color i dark brown: age, 35 years: weight 165 pounds, ) feet, II inches tall; had small thin mustache, curled at tn, ends. carly hair: shutters slightly He wore a high roller Stetson hat brown pants, and blue jumper whel last seen. He moved to Tucker abou two months ago, coming from or neal ! Brinkley, Ark. It is thought he vii attempt to go to Memphis, as he has a brother by the name of Greer Walker living there. Arrest ant wire.
 EDGAR BREWSTER, | Sheriff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-16
PRESIDENTS WIFE
 IGNORED BY CLUB
Accepts Membership In Congression- al Club At WashingtOn-Win
 Give Reception.

Washington, March 15.--Mrs. Wood- TOW Wilson does not share the presi- dents compunctions in the matter of membership in Washington clubs, as she has accepted an honorary mem- bership in the Congressional Club
 The Congressional Club is the off, ficial women's club of the national capital and both Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Roosevelt were honorary members of it when they were first ladies of the land.
 The club ranks righ in American clubdom and a reception in honor of the president and his wife is one of the yearly brilliant functions of the institution. Now that Mrs. Wilson has joined the club it is expected that the custom will be continued.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-16
Progreasives Got Fewer Important Chairmanships
 of Senate Committees.
WAS A COMPROMISE
iarhc, of Arkansas, Who Heads the Commerce 'ommittees Chased as
 tonseryati'e ot Cid school.

Washington. March Republican rcactionaries claimed today that the Progressive Democratic senators gain cd only partial victory in reorganiza- ton of the senate committees. It was pointed out that the best they got was recognition and chairmanships of the least powerful of the committees.
 Senator Martin, of Virginia, is made chairman of the appropriations com mittee; Senator Simmons, North Carolina, heads the finance commit will direct the commerce committee. These committees are the most pow erful ill the senate. No one can ac- cuse Martin, Simmons and Clarke of being Progressive Democrats. They are conservatives of the old school.
 A complete list of the committees accepted at the Democratic caucus shows the compromise was effected with the progressiVes, with the con servatives taking the plums. The pro- gressives got the chairmanshi hips of important committees such as judi ciary, nter-oceanic canals. education, i immigration, agriculture and public ands The reactionary senators came off distinctly stronger with finance, appropriations, military affairs, naval affairs, commerce, District of Colum bia, foreign relations, postoffice pub lie buildings and rules.
 The older statesmen have taken charge of the committees which have control of the appropriations of the committees that will pass on tariff legislation and of the newly created banking and currency committee, which will assist in framing the changes in the monetary system. They are in complete control also of the rules committee, which may be useful in helping to force through legisla- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-03-16
OFFICER CONVICTED
 OF PERL URY CHARGE
.Jury's Finding Considered Blow to
 the "System'' of New York.

New York, March 15.-John I. liar tigan, a patrolman attached to former Inspector Dennis Sweeney's staff, was convicted of perjury in the supreme court today. The trial lasted two days and the jury was out only 5o minutes. The verdict against Harti
 gan is considered powerful nlow al the system" in the fight now Delh2 waged by District Attorney Whltmah'
 Hartigan was accused by Captalh Walsh of being the. messenger who carried money, part of which walsh himself contributed from Inspector Sweeney to Eugene E. Cox to enable the latter to flee the jurisdiction or the court. This charge Hartgan oe- nied before the grand jury ana 'he perjury charge grew from this dehlai'