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•V. K^mm ****& ,I„ V'"*- i, ,r v. -/v W"'»' & ifc* w* Y' 5: H. J. Bradley departed Sunday for Arkansas, where he expects to re main for some time, having secured the state agency for the Iowa Busi nessmen's Accident Co., and will write insurance in that state. George Woodmansee, of southwest of Decatur City, and his sister Mrs. Mary J. McLaughlin, of Decatur City, were in Leon last Friday, being on their way to Indianola to visit a few days with relatives in that city. Mrs. N. A. Gunter returned Satur day from Blockley, where she had been visiting a few days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gertie Ray. Mrs. Ray is moving to Leon and will make her home with her mother. Order cut flowers and loral de signs from O. E. Hull, local agent of Lozler, of Des Moines, at The Re porter office. Orders sent by phene or mail, but order as early as possi ble. ______ Mrs. Andrew Sell and son Morris, of Decatur City, were visitors in this city Saturday. A short time ago Mor ris fell from a wagon and fractured his right arm just above the wrist and they came over to have "it exam ined by a physician. He is recover ing nicely from the injury. Warren Sankey, of Indianapolis, Indiana, arrived Sunday noon to at tend the funeral of his uncle, John Gillham and visit a few days with relatives and friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Sankey have gone to house keeping for the wirittr inlndianapo lis, and he will mike his headquart ers in that city, selling Insurance. W. P. Stanton, of Ober, Indiana, and D. H. Stanton, of Hamlet, Indi ana, came in Tuesday morning on a surprise visit to their brother, Green Stanton of this city. They were ac companied by a friend, Mr. John Hoffer, of Hamlet. Mr., and Mrs. Stanton were visiting down at Koyle whenthey arrived and they thought they received rather a cool reception, with no one at home, but the tele jphone soon notified them of their ar rival ,and they are enjoying a splen did .Visit. ($. «0"« Do You Appreciate GOOD TEETH? Keep your teeth in good condition by using a tooth powder that cleans, polishes and resists abid conditions of the mouth. We have a splen did tooth cleanser that will keep your teeth in good condition make healthy gums and pre vent decay. %fxa£l Pearl Tooth Powder is a fragrant tooth powder that is as pleasant to use as it is effective in results. Use it yourself Have the children use it. A 25c can will save you $10.00 in dentist bills. BELL fe ROBINSON T& True Druggists West Sidle Square Leon, Iowa Photographer Studio When you think think of Townsend. of insurance, The (Scottish Bite cigars get bet ter under each administration. Try them once. 's Don't forget the Saturday after* aoon matinee at the Idle Hour theatre at 3 o'clock. Attiplfploa 6 and 10 cento. Hon. Heman C. Smith and Elbert A. Smith, of Lamoni, passed through this city Monday evening returning from Shelby County, where they at tended a semi-centennial celebra tion of the L. D. S. church. Repair work of all kinds neatly and promptly done at C. G. Cline's shop, 1st door south of Leon Hotel. For Rent—A barn for two horses, in Leon, Inquire at The Reporter office. For Sale—Full blood Poland China male hog. Ed Bulkeley, Leon, R. F. D. No. 4. 2t C. E. Butler, the new jeweler, has just received a new and up-to-date line of jewelery. In with Van Werd en & Kopp. Mr. and Mrs. James Howell return ed Thursday evening from Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they visited at the home of their daughter, Mrs. S. E. Garber, and also .visited at several points in Colorado on the way home. Geoi W. Wadsworth, of northwest of Leon, left Tuesday morning for 'Norfolk, Neb., to ••visit his sister, Mrs. M. A.LUnbeck, and from there will go to Geary, Oklahoma, to visit his old friend John Strong for a few days. Mrs. A. R. Mulcahey, of Hopeville, who had 5^ I Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Barley, accom- vicinity, departed Saturday for Cali panled by their son, T. R., came up fornia, where they will spend the panied by —, from their home at Kansas City Sat urday. Tom returned home the fol lowing morning, Mr. and Mrs. EaF leVsJremained over Sundayr visiting at the liome of Mr. Barley's sister, Mrs. Mtergdrite Duncan and son, H. G,» on east Line street, and going to Mercer Monday for a visit lth? oelatir^Jn that vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Barley aS^oci?esteemed old residents of this section and always receive^* •V been visiting a few dayB with her husband, Dr. Mulcahey, who is still a patient at the Leon hospital, went to Beaconsfleld Mon day to visit a few days with relatives there. Mrs. Grover Jennings returned to her home at Chariton Tuesday after visiting a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hud John son, in this city. Mrs. Johnson ac companied her to Char'ton for a short visit. C. J. Price, of Van Wert, and his daughter, Miss Lenore Price, who is attending the Leon High School, wpnt to Des Moines Friday to see that new girl baby which had arrived at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Thompson. For Sale—I am offering my prop erty, located 1% blocks south of the Christian church, Leon, Iowa, for sale. Reasonable terms will be giv en. Call or write J. C. F. Givens or C. W. Hoffman, Leon, Iowa. J. C. F. Givens. Mrs. P. B. Walker went to Cres ton Monday to visit a few days with Mr. Walker, who is there superin tending the building of the big new plant for Swift & Co., to replace the one which wis destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Evans returned Monday evening from a six weeks visit with relatives and friends in various parts of northern Iowa. Mr. Evans' said he did not see as good corn anywhere he visited as we have here in Decatur county. H. E. Cozad and J. B. Robinson, of Morgan township, returned Tues day from Valentine, Neb., where they registered in the land drawing in the hope of getting one of the lucky numbers which would give them a farm worth settling- on. Mrs. W. G. Switzer returned to her home at New Hai&pton, Mo., Tuesday, having been- called here last week by the accident to her daughter, Mrs. B. W. Lanning, who is making a nice recovery from the burns she suffered frota. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Rice, ion and three daughters, of Oskaloosa, who were visiting at the home of Mrs. Rice's aunt, Mrs. W. B. McDonough and other relatives in this city and winter, stopping at various places on the way there to visit. I The big .poultry plant of.Swift & Co. In this 5ity is being repainted, the.new coloir being drab, which is quite an improvement over the glar ing yellow which was used when it was owned by the Clarinda Poultry Co. A bis addition to the„' £eeding station is-also being erected in order. Jtp take care of the increasing biisi- For tlM best auto oil ud b»ttw lea i«e H. A. Wright. A fine son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hatfield Tuesday evening. For Rent—A barn for two horses, in Leon. Inquire at The Reporter office. For Sale—A Duroc Jersey full blood male, 11 months old. C. F. Wright. Come In and look over our new line of Jewelery. C. B. Butler, the new Jeweler. All kinds oi cement and brick work contracted by the Leon Cement and Brick Co. If you are thinking of doing any plumbing this spring come in and get my prices. C. G. Cline. Lost—Between Decatur and Van Wert, a man's black hat,'size 7. The finder is requested to return to The Reporter office. S. & S. E. Covington will hold a big closing out sale on Wednesday, Nov. 5th. Watch for their sale ad vertising. THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1913. See Bradley, the optician, at Dr. Woodmansee's Sat urdays and Mon days of each week. Parties desiring instruction in vo cal or instrumental music will find me at mv new home west of Hoff hines' residence on Church street. Only a few more pupils can be taken. Russell Manley. You can chalk it down that win ter started in pretty early in 1913. We had snow flurries Sunday, Mon day and Tuesday, and commencing tounday night ice froze each night to a thickness of half an inch. Ed Collins, one of the laborers employed with the paving gang was arrested Saturday on the charge of being intoxicated and was fined $15 and costs by Mayor Foxworthy. Se curity was given for the payment of the fine. Mrs. Edmo Maire stepped on a box which was being used as a step to get on the pavement in front of Pen-* niwell's meat market last Friday ev ening and received a bad fall, spraining her wrist and suffering sev eral severe bruises. Mrs. Parkhurst, the English Sufj fragette, was detained on her arrival at New York, but was finally admitr ted by order of President Wilson, upr, on her statement that she would leave this country as soon as she filled her lecture dates. The ladies of Chapter W of the P. E. O. society gave a Hallow'een par ty at the P. E. O. hall on Tuesday af ternoon to which a large number of guests had been invited and a delight ful afternoon was spent, light £ej freshments being served. There wer£ over 100 present. For Sale—One four room cottagfe one block from square almost newj, some cash, the rest, at 6 p?r cent also, fine building location in north east Leon two blocks east of north school house, trees large and loca tion excellent. Both properties in fine condition and prices made so they will sell quickly. See C. F. Wright. __________ 8"4t Justus George of Leon, w:as here Thursday and Friday, the guest of S. F. Shields and family. Mr. George and Mr. Shields are both veterans of the civil war and were privates in Co.' A., 103 Penn., P. V. V. I. For three years they fought under the same commander, shared the hard ships and the joys and luxuries if any there are in the army. Mr. Shields enjoyed the visit of his old comrade and the pleasure of talking over-in cidents that happened years ago.— Allerton News. W. B. Patton, known as the "pecul iar comedian," will appear here Fri day night in his latest and best play, "Lazy Bill." The unique character of Dr. Bill Hale the good natured country physician, affords the popu lar comedian a first class opportunity to display his ability as a laugh mak er. Unlike many stars, Mr. Patton does not believe in occupying entire ly the center of the Btage, and so in "Lazy Bill" his company has an equal chance with himself to win favor. A11 of the characters in the play are good and many of them new to the stage. An excellent support ing company has been engaged, beau tiful scenery and affects are carried, and, taken as a whole, it is a worthy presentation, entirely out of the ordinary, its sentiment and tone of the highest. WANTED! Horses and Moles. I want 100 head of horses and mares for the eastern market, 4 past to 10 years old, to weigh from 1450 to 2000 pounds. I Want the low down blocky kind, good broke and fat. No green or tall horses .Wanted. I want all the South ern horses and mares I can get from '900 to 1200 pounds aAd from 4 to 8 years old, well broke and fat. Could use some good mulesV any size. Will be at Weldon Saturday, Oct. 25. JJobii WlNoftOBwK Wanted—School girl to work for her board. Mrs. Rolla Alexander. For Trade—A good mare and colt to trade on a good livery team. Mar shall's livery barn. For Sale—r-I?our lots, five room cot tage and barn, located in southeast Leon. Inquire at this office. tf Did you Join that "Never Worry Club" about what to smoke and adopt the Havanna Spike cigar. For Sale—Special prices for quick delivery, S. C. White Orpington Cockerels, also a few pullets, from prize winners. Wilber Miller. For Sale—A few male pigs, Ches ter White and Poland China. I can ,also take in stock to pasture. Simon Goodman, Leon, Iowa. A little girl baby came Tuesday to take up her abode at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hinds, of south west Leon Tuesday evening. F. A. Townsend has moved his in surance office /rom the Sigler build ing to rooms over the Exchange Na tional bank, where he will be pleas ed to meet any one interested in in surance matters. E. J. Sankey buys and sells land on com mission, makes farm loans on approved security at the best rates, and does a general real estate busi ness. Has had 20 years' experience in the business. Office upstairs, north west corner Main and Commercial streets, Leon, Iowa. SMITH AXMINSTER These famous rugs need no in troduction they are known wher ever rugs are used. We have many beautiful patterns, many of them exculsive. Sizes 6x9 Size 7-6x9 Size 8-3x10-6 Size 9x12 Size 11-3x12 I $12.00 $15.40 $19.00 $22.00 $29.00 SAXONY AXMINSTER The patterns in this line are mostly floral but we show a few medallion and oriental designs. Size 8-3x10-6 Size 9x12 ... Size 11-3x12 $17.50 $20.00 $26.50 VENTILATED PILLOWS The feathers in these pillows are fully seasoned so they will not shrink in bulk or weight. They are priced by the pair but we will split pairs when desired. Mixed duck feathers, 6 pounds to pair, per pair Mixed geese feathers, 6 pounds to pair, per pair All geese feathers, 6 pounds to pair, per pair WINDOW SHADES. Here is the most complete stock of the county. Oil colors, 38 inches wide, 6 feet long, Oil colors, 38 inches wide, 7 feet long, Oil colors, 42 inches wide, 7 feet long, Oil colors, 45 inches wide, 7 feet long, Oil colors, 54 inches wide, 7 feet long, Water colors, 36 inches wide, 6 feet long Water colors, 36,inches wide, 7 feet long, Shades cut down to exact size of your free of charge. •1"- There Are Reasons for These Low Prices The low prices that we are able to make in our "Home Furnishing De partment" are possible for three excellent reasons the goods are bought at right prices—the selling expense in this department is very small—a slim profit is all we want. OUR BUYING SYSTEM. The goods for this^department are bought in large quantities, mostly solid bales, all from one house, and on a strictly cash basis. LOW SELLING EXPENSE. All being on the second floor, we have no extra rent to pay insurance, light, heat, clerk hire amount to almost nothing. SMALL PROFIT ON EACH SALE. A small percentage of profit on a large volume of business looks better to us than a big profit on a smaller business. Read These Prices and Descriptions TAPESTRY MUSSEL RUGS Firm heavy seamless rugs that are especially adapted to living and dining room service. Size 6x9 Size 7-6x9 Size 8-3x10-6 Size 9x12 Size 10-6x12 Size 11-3x12 $1.75 $2.50 $3.50 Linoleums 12 Feet Wide at per Square Yard Only 49c Linoleums 6 Feet Wide at per Square Yard Only 40c shades in 35c 45c 75c $1.00 $1.25 25c 35c windows WHY HAVE THAT COLD? Just what you have been looking for, a sure and speedy relief for that cold, one that is easily taken—tasteless and with no unpleasant aftereffects. NYAL'S LAXACOLD is the thing. You will notice a decided im provement before the day is over. 35 tablets 35 cents. PHARMACISTS.' THE NYAL STORE SEAMLESS Eli VET $6.90 $8.50 The colorings in these rugs arc very deep and rich. The patterns are especially pretty for parlors. One size only, 9x12 $11.00 $13.50 $16.80 $18.00 BRVSSEL RUGS Good weight seamless rugs that are shown here in medallion, floral and allover patterns. Size 6x9 Size 7-6x9 Size 8x10-6 Size 8-8x12 WILTON VELVET $6.00 $7.40 $9.50 $11.50 Pillows and Geese Feathers These pillows and feathers area brand that we have been testing for nearly 25 years. They are satisfactory to dozens of our customers and we are sure that we are justified in saying that they will please you. "AA" GEESE FEATHERS. We have sold hundreds of pounds of these feathers and they have always pleased. They come in muslin bags each plainly marked with the net weight of the contents. They are carefully cured and will remain light and fluffy and never shrink in weight or bulk. We have them in 2, 3, and 5 pound bags, Pound Also have a line of down pillows in sizes, 18x18, 20x20, 22x22, 24x24. LACE CURTAINS. No other house ever attempted to show the line of lace curtains that we show right along. With such a collection to select from you can hardly help being pleased. The Arabian colored have been very popular all fall and we show just about half white and half Arabian. In a stock like this you can always pick up odd pairs or half pairs at far below regular prices. We start our regular prices at by the pair, 80c, 70c, 80c, 00c, 9I.OO, $1.25, $1.35, $1.50 and on up by easy stages to $4.00. It Will Pay You to Visit This Department $17.50 These rugs are very heavy and firm the patterns are copies of the imported velvets. The color ings are beautiful. Sizes 6x9 Size 7-6x9 Size 8-3x10-6 Size 9x12 ... Size 10-6x12 Size 11-3x12 $10.50 $13.25 $17.00 $20.00 $25.50 $27.50 60c ,11 .•H Jif?' "*KV C- V.v: r-.a '-VV-ttTW-