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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Charm.
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49,. (DeAayeu.)
John and Jim Flynn delivered
hogs to Lineville Friday.
There was big baptizing down
on Weldon river last Sunday, there
being about 80 in all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chastain and
son spent Sunday at Walter Blakes-
ley's and wife and went to the bap-
tizing.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Flynn pur-
chased new Successful incubator,
also John Flynn.
Mrs. Tom Dale called at John
Flynn's Tuesday morning.
There was meeting at the Catho-
lie church Sunday and Monday morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Ward came in
from Beaconsfield Saturday to visit
Mrs Wards parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Johnnie Gr0gan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Griffin and fam
lily came Sunday for church and re-
turned home Monday.
Those who took dinner at Ed
Grifin's Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnnie Grogan and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Ward OF Beaconsfield.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. John Flynn were
shopping in Leon Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Mrs. j. II. Acton.

Z. Mary Martha Hamilton, daughter
of Alexander and Malinda Hamilton
was born Nov. 25, 1850, in Schuyler
county, Missouri, and died at her
home in Leon, Iowa, May l, 1913
aged So years, months and days
She was married to James H. Ac-
ton in 1867, and to this union were
born three children. Mrs. Junetta E
Harp died in 1911 and Mrs Attract
ia Bennett died in 1897. The surviv-
ing child is VIM. Vernon Acton, who
resides at Aberdeen. S. D. In addi-
ton to the husband and son she
also leaves three brothers, w. P.
Hamilton, of Louisiana, J. H. and NJ.
w. Hamilton, of Davis City, three
sister, Mrs. Jefferson kizzire of
Pleasanton, Mrs. J. w. Burrell, of
Davis City, and Mrs. S. l.. Craig, of
Pleasanton, together with a number
of grandchildren and great grand
children, as we'll as many other rela-
tives and friends to mourn her loss.
+ She united with the Primitive Bap-
tlst church called Palestine, by ex-
perlence and baptism in February,
1875, and live consistent life, faith
full in all of her relations, a true
companion, loved and respected by
all.
-*'Short funeral services were held
IT, the home on Friday, May End,
with songs and scripture reading
from LIST Cor. 18th. chapter, with
thoughts on the resurrection. This
body must put on interruption and
this mortal must put on immortality.
The remains, accompanied by a num-
Der of sorrowing relatives were TAX
en- to Pleasanton for interment in
the Pleasanton cemetery by the side
OF her father and mother to await the
resurrection VIM. Biggs
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Mrs, Anna Boeger.

Anna Klumke was born In the
province of Hanover, Germany, on
March is, 1885, and died April rs,
1913, being 70 years, l month and 9
days old at the time of her DEATH
Her parents died when she was a
mere child and her early life was
spent in the home of her grand
Her brother, J. Fl. klumke, emf
grated to America in lS49 and set
tied in Petersburg, ILL.,. and four
years later he returned to his native
country for the purpose of. bringing
his only sister Anna to the United
States.
April 4, 1854, she married Carl
Boeger he too, being native of
Germany In the fall of 1857 they
moved to Clay township, Harrison
county, Missouri The family, after
living there a few years moved to
Decatur county, Iowa. The farm still
remains in the possession OF their
son Richard Four sons and one
daughter came to bring cheer and
love into their home, but the family
circle was broken by the death of
their father when they were mere
Children.
In 1861 Mrs. Boeger and children
moved to New Buda. At the close
of the war her brother returned to
New Buda, and in many ways filled
the place of the husband ard father
in the home Mr.. Klumke continued
to live with his sister until his
death, Oct. %, 1905. Such love and
companionship existed between this
brother and sister is seldom seem.
Especially were they drawn together
as the children grew up and left to
make new homes of their own.
After the death of her brother,
Mrs. Boeger moved to Davis City, in
April 1906, where she has spent the
remaining years of her life. For
over fifty years she was faithful
wife to the memory of her husband.
In early life she was confirmed in
the Lutheran church and remained
consistent believer, of that faith
until her heavenly Father called her
to the better land.
Several years ago death claimed
the lives of her two sons, Augustus
and Robert. There now remain to
mourn her death two sons, Richard,
of this vicinity and Ernest, of Wash
ington, D. c., and her daughter, Mrs.
John P. Kline, of Weldon, ten grand
children and eleven great-grand-
children.
The funeral services were held
from the home of the deceased on
Sunday afternoon, April 81, Rev. r..
A. Place officiating. The body was
followed to it's last resting place in
the old cemetery by a large con-
course of sorrowing friends and
neighbors.
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Weather Crop Bulletin.
For week ending May 4, 1913.
nnc Moirnc Tnwo

For week ending May 4, 1913.
Des Moines, Iowa.
Another week with much sunshine
and no rain until Friday night has
advanced farm work rapidly. A
large acreage of ground is ready for
the planter, and in many localities,
in the southern counties, corn plant
ing has begun. The first few days
of the week were too cool for nor
NAL growth of vegetation, and the
heavy frost on the 2Sth endangered
the prospects of fruit crop, but late
reports do not show any damage
done. After the 28th the days were
warm enough to bring the average
temperature for the week to about
eight degrees above the normal.
Copius to heavy showers occurred
Friday night. Saturday and Sunday
in all parts of the state. The needed
moisture will be highly beneficial to
all vegetation, and especially to
small grains, grasses and early po-
tatoes.
The Iowa Horticultural station at
Council Bluffs reports: "All varieties
of apples show full crop of bios
SONS, even where they bore heavily
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Charles G.. Little.

Charles C. Little, son of Robert
and Mary Ann Little, was born Nov.
II, 1859 in Yates county, New York,
and died at his home in Leon, Iowa,
May 2, 1918, aged SO years, 6
months and Is days. When ten
years of age he moved with his par
ents to Michigan, near Grand Rapids
and afterwards to Champaign, ILL.,,
where he was married to Eta Wright
March 5, 1884. To this union was
born three children, Mrs. Blanche
Moore. of Abba, Iowa, Raymond and
Irving, all of whom survive and were
present during his sickness and
death. In 1890 the deceased moved
to Holdredge, Neb., and after short
stay moved to Leon in April, eleven
years ago. He was member Of the
M. E. church and gave evidence of
faith in God by the patience and
fortitude during his sickness which
was one of the most painful diseases.
He belonged to the I. o. O. F. at
Champaign, Ill. The funeral was
held in Leon Sunday afternoon,
May 4, 1913, at $3.50 o'clock con-
Quoted by Rev. j. G.. Duling, pastor
Of the NJ. E. church at Garden
Grove. The floral offerings were
profuse and beautiful from friends
and relatives. One brother, Irving,
was present at the funeral, the other
brothers and sister being unable to
attend.
The pail bearers were Harry A.
Wright, c. r. Westmorland,
d. G.. Wright, Chas. Wright and l. r.
Little. Interment was made in the
Leon cemetery.
Relatives from a distance who at
tended the funeral were Mrs. S. D.
Newell, of Humeston, Mrs. C. s.
Stanley ana daughter, Of Garden
Grove, Mrs. John Daugherty, Of
Rockwell City, D. J. Wright and Mr.,
and Mrs. C. E. Wright Of Lake City,
Irving Little and daughter Rose o.
Normal, Ill, Mr. and Mr.. G. r..
Westmorland Of New Shannon, and
Mr. and Mrs. C. 10: SLane of Lotilia, !
and Mrs. Geo: Woods of Humsston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Christian Church Notes.

There will be preaching services
both morning and evening next sun
day. Rev. Jas. w. johnson, OF Lake
City, having accepted call as pas
tor here. Rev. Johnson is young
minister of ability and comes highly
recommended, as church leader,
having been pastor at Lake City for
two years and resigning the position
to accept the call of the Leon church.
Rev. Johnson and family will move
this week to take up their residence
in this city, and we heartily welcome
them to our midst. We especially
request all the members and friends
Bro. Johnson.
On account Of the inclemency OF
the weather last Sunday the Bible
school was not as large as usual,
but we hope to see better attend
ance next Sunday, especially well
coming any who are not attending
elsewhere and ask them to join us
in this service The hour is GAS a.
m.
Prayer meeting services Thurs
day evening at 8 o'clock. Leader
VIM. Mckay.
There was a good attendance at
Christian Endeavor last Sunday ev-
ening and a very interesting meet
ing was held. The topic for next
Sunday evening will be Love Not
The World I John 2:15-25. Lead
err, Eva Tharp.
Prof. Johannes requests all men,
bers of the choir to be present this
Thursday evening at o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
John T. Smith.

Mr.. John T. Smith was born July
8. 1852, and departed this life April
%, 1913 He died at the age of
sixty years, nine months and nine
teen days
Mr.. Smith was born in Champaign
county, Illinois, where he resided till
he was about twenty years of age.
He then came to Decatur county,
Iowa, where he has since resided.
He has proven himself lover of the
farm, and farm life. He lived on the
farm till March /, 1918. At this
time, he, with his family, moved to
Van Vert He has been a hard
worker, and was not content without
living the strenuous life. 1t was
while at work that he met the in
juries which caused his death. He
lived but short time after being in
jured.
Mr.. Smith was married to Sarah
Ann Blackburn March 20, 1879.
There has been born to the family
three children; Fred L., Rosa and
James. All the children and their
mother were present at the funeral.
Mr.. Smith Joined the Baptist
church when he was a young man.
He has since maintained faith in the
Christ confessed in his youth.
The funeral services were held in
the Methodist church, of Van Vert,
conducted by Rev. Keast, who was
assisted by Rev. Cornell, pastor of
the Christian church. Interment
took place in the Van Vert cemetery.
Friends of the family showed their
sympathy with the bereaved in this
sad accident by largely attending
the funeral services. The community
is greatly grieved.
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Leon, Iowa. May 5, 1918

Leon, Iowa. May 5, 1918.
Council met at call of the Mayor.
Members present: G.. NJ. Axes, Ste
phen Varga, Win Cash, E. G. Monroe
and Morris Gardner. ~.
luton of necessity as passed May 1,
1913, be amended by adding the fol-
lowing: Also commencing on west
side Main street on 7th street, thence
west to the west side of Church
street, thence north on Church street
to the south line of the northeast
quarter Of section twenty-nine (29O,
and the northwest quarter of the
northwest of section twenty-eight
s(28), township sixty-nine GOD,
range twenty-five (25). 4
Also commencing on the west
side Of White street on Commercial
street thence east on Commercial
street to the east side of Mills street.
On call of roll all councilmen voted
Yea.
It was moved and seconded that
the resolution of necessity as amend
ed be adopted as a whole.
On call of roll all councilmen voted
Yea.
Moved and seconded that the coun-
ell on next Thursday night proceed
ito elect city solicitor for the bal
Sance Of the fiscal year.
On call of roll all councilmen voted
Yea. Il. ..,-5 4 q,
Council adjourned to call of may
or.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Wonderful Skin salve.

Z Bucklen's Arnica Saive ID known
everywhere as the best remedy made
!. for all diseases Of the skin, and also
for burns, bruises and boils. Reduces
inflammation and is soothing and
healing. j. T. Sossaman, publisher
Of News, OF Cornelius, N. O., writes
that one box helped his serious skin
ailment after other remedies failed.
Only CSC. Recommended BY Bell 4
sRobins6n. 5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Council Proceedings.
Leon. Iowa. Ma,

Council met in regular session,
with Mayor Foxworthy in chair.
Members present: c. NJ. Axes, E. G.
Monroe, Win Cash, Morris Gardner
and Stephen Varga. Reading and
approving of minutes of previous
meeting.
On motion the following claims
were allowed:
Len VanNostrand, work on
pump. ......$ 2.uO
Ed Pace, work on streets. 1120
Cecil Wright, work on street 200
Wade Lindsey, work on
street :. ..... $50
Frank Caster, work on street 1920
Martin & Caster, work on
street. -. ..... 100
w. R. Perdue, work on pump so
Leon Electric Co., lights. -. 150.95
]. F. Penniwell, rent on lot. 1900
w. G. Cozad, tax on lots. 49,. 9.66
Sigler Bus Co., fire run. -. 100
Northwestern Stamp Works,
dog checks. -. 2.62
Louis Elwell, repairing. AIS
Alex Ironside, marshal and
ss1 killing dogs. 49,. 40.e3
G.. E. Wood, night watch. -. 32.13
Fred Russell, street work. LAO
Mark Owens, street work. 4.72
w. M. Owens, work at ceme-
terry. T: O.SV
j. Il. Mitchell, street work. 1881.
j. L. Mitchell, work at pump 43,70
Dick Brooks, work on street. 200
On motion the matter of buying
cement was referred to E. G. Monroe
with power to contract.
coo0n1o1 fhof
Baker be employed to drag the
team, at a price of 35 cents per hour.
The committee appointed to see
about buying land to enlarge the
cemetery, reported that the land ~
ing and adjoining on the north side
of present cemetery would be the
best suited for present needs. Mayor
appointed Win Cash, Stephen Varga
and e. G.. Monroe on committee to
measure land to be purchased for
cemetery and decide: on actual size
and description of such land. ,,,t-.,
On motion the resolution of neces-
sity providing for paving was passed
by the following vote: ~ HI
Morris Gardner-Yes. ,HiEl
E. G. Monroe-No. ~, Il
Win Cash-Yes. r. =.
Stephen Varga-Yes. W, 4
M g. M. Akes-No.
Motion carried.
No further business appearing at
this time council was adjourned to
eight o'clock, May 8th, 1918.
Attest: .,hf
S. G.. Mitchell, City Clerk. tJ.
l, o. w. Foxworthy, Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Death of Aunt Mary Hines.

Aunt Mary Hines, one of the old
est residents of Leon, died at her
home in this city Wednesday morn
ing after lingering illness. Her
funeral will be held Thursday after
noon g.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08
Pasture. for Rent.

40 acres Of pasture near DeKalb.
Will rent It all or in parts, or will
take In stock by the month il not
rented at once. Communicate with
Bert Anderson on place or write the
undersigned. 36-3t
Il. ass Id n. SHARP.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-08

AL kinds or cement and brick
work contracted BY the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
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even within the limits OF single family. have yet
been satisfa ctorily explained
Undoubtedly the kind of food a child affects
the growth of his nose just 1t does his bones The
grise which forms the is in fact only bone that
has stopped hardening and whatever growth our bodies
show is due simply to the progressive hardening
gristle al the extremities of the joints.
But while physicians unable to say what food
a child should eat to make his shapely surgeons
do wonders in the way Of correcting deformtes in
the This griste is substance easy to cut away
and II cavity remains after the deformty has
removed this be filed with paraffn or some similar
substance.
Several eminent surgeons believe that the day is
not far distant when they will be able a
in early childhood and train It into desired shape
without using the knife leaving This seems
reasonable. for babys birth is the tiniest
thing imaginable and soft and pl!able bit OF
putty ingenious French surgeon has devised shap-
ers which be applied TO babys face when an alb
normal may be expected from study Of the
Of parents and grandparents.
Although not yet able to make our noses
grow just would like, do know how learn
many things from their shapes. The Is. for in
stance. extremely accurate index to persons
and scientists have lately laid down certain principles
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fairs lasted for two years Liddy very
often cried and Talbot grew melancholy.
He was very attentive to his uncle, as il
he had something TO make amends for.
One evening they were sitting together
in the library. Talbot was very much in
terested in "Pickwick Papers" which he
held in his hand upside down, a thing
which did not escape Lord Fibblestones
eyes Better turn your book around. my
boy" he said. You will find 1t easier to
read" Talbot blushed.
DO you imagine don't know why you
are SO ahsent-minded? You are in love
with Miss Liddy."
The boy dropped the book and prayed
to all the saints he knew
why don't you admit it,"
"Oh, I'm not in love. How can you i'm.
agine such thing. uncle?"
He grew eloquent that he almost con.
vnced his uncle. who became angry at
last and told him he need waste no more
words on the subject.
The same night. two hours later, Talbot
rode to Holymansbridge.
Lord Fibblestone spent miserable nigh,
and the next day he had his horse saddled
and rode to Holymansbridge, too.
God bless your Lordship," exclaimed
the vicar. when he saw him. THE same to
you' growled Lord Fibblestone, as he
climbed down from his horse "Wiu vonr
Aordship please come inside?" asked the
vicar and opened the door leading 70 his
study. During the silence which followed
both men prayed Heaven to assist them.
The vicar, who had more practice In this
line. finished his prayer first. 1--WE are all
sinners" he exclaimed. Mylord saw no
reason to deny the truth of this assertion.
Il would not mind Talbot being a sin.
ner," he said. if he were not such
damned fool in the bargain"
Tie vicar sighed.
II know, Mylord, that much might be
said against Liddy"
Give me a drop of port. Thank you
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year later his mother died Talbot's
OF his late father. He took care OF the boy,
educated him as we'll as he could and
when he felt that the time was approach
ing when he must die. he wrote the fol-
lowing letter to Lord Fibblestone:
Your Lordship:
Talbot is now a splendid horseman and
pleased with him. I should not write this
letter to you but for the fact that Doctor
Smith tells me that 1t Is time for me to ar.
range my affairs. Perhaps you will soon
come to have look at the boy.
Yours very sincerely.
FRANCIS KEMPLE."
Lord Fibbestone took the next train for
London. shook the old majors hand and
closed his eyes three days later. Ha did
not quite know how to tackle his nephew,
but on the way back to Hoiyman Castle
they became quite friendly.
N"iooe "nS quicI, idlueE Silent boy,
always ready to give in rather than make
fuss. and this suited the old Lord TO T.
and he soon became the same old tyrant.
Nothing was changed IN the castle, the
only difference being that his Lordship
now had one more person to order about.
In the meantime Talbot grew to be TWEEN
ty-hve years old.
Near the castle was village called
Holymansbridge. and Talbo. rode to Holy.
mansbrdge seven times a week to visit
the vicar, who told him tales of the history
of the old castle, and Liddy made tea.
Lord Fibblestone only met Liddy when
we'll, never mind, he only met her later;
but from the day he met her he accom-
panied Talbot on his visits and sat silently
looking at Talbot and Liddy.
you must be careful. Liddy," Talbot
whispered; the old man is suspecsing
something" And Liddy nodded her head,
as II to say Don't worry; he won't find
out anything from me-" This state of at.
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LORD FIBBLESTONE, SURPRISE

~ Id Lord Fibblestone had red hair a
4 ] copper-colored port wine face, stout
legs and enormous hands The devil
alone knows how. in spite OF this he man.
aged to look aristocratic, There we're peo-
pie who were heard to assert over their
beer that Lord is absolutely nothing
more than an ordinary mortal, but when
these same people met Lord Fbblestone
in the street they respectfully gave him
the right OF way and tipped their hats, as
If he we're a royal person. There was
something in tho old Lords face which
compelled respect. His forehead was as
red as a suburban brick. but 1t was the
square forehead OF a man born to com.
maud; the bags under his eyes were ugly,
but dignifed: his nose was broad ana
stern, and his valet had once said of his
mouth that it was IAN old box full Of
orders" Lord Fibblcstone had been mar.
ried twice. His first wife, the beautiful
time his lordship had hated all physicians.
He had loved Lady Norah madly. Many a
time the old Lord sent for his coachman,
James, in the evening and then they spoke
OF her for hours. James was the only
servant in the castle who had known her.
Nobody dared ever mention Lord Fib-
blestone's second wife. They were mar.
ried at Easter and divorced at Whitsun-
tide.
This is what l know OF the past Of Lord
Fibblestone, VI Holyman Castle.
AS he had no children himself ne had
become reconciled to the idea that one of
his nephews must inherit the title. For
ten years it was his favorite pastime to
curse this nephew and called him hare.
Drained good-for-nothing. For ten long
years he had thought off and on that he
would marry again. but memory of his last
experience held him back
Fills nephew and heir. Talbot Bevan Grey,
was only thirteen when he lost his father,
a captain in an Indian regiment, and only
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You understand what mean, sir Talbot
is no real Fibblestone. He is twenty
seven now, and for six years l have been
expecting him to come to me some morn.
ing to present his wife. All other Fibble-
stones have married when they were TWEEN.
ty-one My grandfather had his third wife
when he was no older than Talbot He Is
no Fibblestone."
The vicar did not taste his port, but he
felt as If he had drunk whole bottle
"Mylord has perhaps chosen bride for
him"
"Of course had; but the fool did not
understand
"AIylord!"
Don't interrupt me. Listen: here.
with have the honor to ask your daughter
Liddy's hand!"
His Lordship drew deep breath. for he
had spoken these words as If he had to
make himself heard over a whole battery
Of guns.
The vicar jumped to his feet and made
for the door. but Lord Fibblestone caught
hold of his coattails. He looked utterly
miserable. Don't call Liddy yet" he
pleaded.
"Liddy is not here"
Where is she?"
She eloped with Talbot last night. Thew
are In London now and tomorrow they po
to Paris"
Lord Fibblestone was dumfounded. II
was all he could do to get hold OF the mort
wine bottle. When he had emptied his
glass In one gulp he asked: Are thew
going to get married."
The vicar shook his head and HIS voice
was barely audible when he answered.:
mo; l married them myself two years
ago"
Lord Fibblestone emptied the whole bot.
took the wears arm and said In his most
tie before he said another word Then ba
tovial manner by CAD! He is a Fibble-
stone! Come along; ! think we had both
better do some telegraphing."
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A MANS Measure i'm EGGS

as 1t is and all OF the elements extracted
from 1t there would be found enough
iron 10 make seven large nails; enough fat
for fourteen pound candles; enough carbon
to make the lead in s1ty-fve gross OF pen
ellis. and phosphorus enough TO tip $4,000
matches. Besides all this would be found
twenty teaspoonfuls OF salt, fifty full sized
Jumps of sugar and thirty-eight quarts of
water.
Thus 1t is evident that human being is
great chemical factory. and the value OF
man in actual materials is considerab BILE
The hundred dozen eggs would yield pre-
cisely the same quantities of these chemical
elements, and even at the present high price
OF eggs most OF US would rather have the
eggs used for the purpose than the man
Cooking an egg changes the character of
many OF its chemical constituents, but rem
ders il more digestibe and just as nutritious.
While the white of an egg can readily BE a.
gested in raw state the yolk is much bet
ter cooked.