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WM.WOODARD, JAMES CRESWELC, EW.TOWNSEND,
President. Vice President. Cashier.
1 TEE CITIZEN'S BAITS. 1
Owns 2,400 acres of land in Decatur County and other securl
ties amounting to over $100,000. interest paid on
time deposits.
3 A full line of Confectionery, fruits, cigars and tobacco. 3
Hot Lunch a Specialty.
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LIABILITIES.
Tapttal Stock and surplus
Deposits
2d-Hrand Store Co.,
HAL GATES, Manager.
North Main Street, Leon, Iowa.
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Fine Furniture!
That's the kind we keep, that's the kind we
sell. When 3'ou want first-class goods tor the
least money call on us as we can suit you both
in price and quality of goods.
We are prepared to attend all calls promptly,
day or night. Our strictest attention will be
given business in this department.
A licensed embalmer has charge
of this department
Repairing a Specialty!
We are prepared to do all kinds of repairing on
short notice. If you have anything you want j/fa
repaired let us know and wt will call and get it
and deliver it free of charge.
jjj A Fancy Sample Line of Carpets and Rugs!
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STATEMENT APRIL. 3, I860.
fg.JOHN W.IUKVliT, Presi tent. TIIOS. TKALE, Vic# Presitleat.
ffi rHF.n TKll.K Cast'* T. S. ARNOLD. Assistant Cashior.
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WM. WOODAKD, JAMES CRESWELL, J. HENRY HILL,
C. BKAZELTON, C. M. CORRINGTON.
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11' you are the place te get the best S
meal in the county is at S
ED. GALE'S RESTAURANT
GRAND RIVER. IOWA. 2
CASH U.S.
MONEY
FOR.
Poultry, Hides, Tallow, Bees
I wax, Scrap Iron, Rubber,
Copper ?nd Bones.
We want to buy all the JUNK in the western
states, so see us and learn our prices
before vou sell or buy any
Tinware, Stoves, Furniture or
«Any Old Thing."
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From Exchanges.
Key. S. Bone, formerly of this
place, has been granted a patent on his
sickle for harvesters, nntl it is reported
has been offered hid money for the right.
—Lineville Tribune.
l'\ Kyte, performed the marriage
cereumny for a ejtiple from Westerville,
Decatur county, on the aecon of l)i»c
ember. They "were M. Elias Cross and
Miss Alice li unsev.—Osceola Democrat.
A caaoline lamp explode) in J. (J
Keuhlear's store yesterday evening cans
inn small blazi. Jim's hands were
badly burned in attempting to extin*u
ish it, and some Roods were destroveil.
—Davis City Advance.
Mrs Mate Severe died at her home in
King City, Missouri, from cancer of the
face, Wednesday morning. The remains
will be brought to this city ithis after
noon. The procession will go directly
from the train to the cemetery, where
a short service will be held —D.ivis City
Advance.
Miss Margaret Young of Leou, has
been chosen by the school board to sue
ceed Miss Kelso in our schools, after
January I, when Miss Kelso assumes
the duties of County Superintendent
Miss Young is said to be a young lady
of tine ability, and in every way quali
tied for ttie position.—Humeston Advo
cate.
Last Friday evening Hall's store was
the center of attraction for a few mitt
utes. Mr. Hall had lighted a lamp and
placed it in the window trimmed in
cotton, in which shoes were displayed,
when it fell, setting the cotton on lire.
The blaze was quickly extinguished
before much damage was done, except
to a few shoes.—Davis City Advance.
Charley Bellows, of this place, was
arrested Wednesday by Constable R. A.
Wilson on a warrant issued by Justice
of the Peace J. W. Rankin of Allerton
for seductnn, a young lady of that
place being the complainant. The
prisoner succeeded in escaping from the
officer a short time after his arrest and
at last accounts had not been located.
—Lineville Tribune.
Elmer Wilson's dwelliug house in
Decatur county, north of Logan Chapel,
burned on Wednesday forenoon about
10 o'clock, the fire originating from the
ilue in the kitchen. Most of the house
hold goods were saved. The house was
a neat one story frame with a kitchen
extension and was nearly new. We
understand that the loss was partially
covered by insurance.—Lineville Tri
bune.
J. Emmons, the popular butcher, on
Thanksgiving day sent large roasts of
beef to twelve widows for their dinner.
This was a very kind act worthy of the
man and was appreciated by the re
cipients, who sincerely thank Mr.
Emmons for his generosity and thought
fulness. If any widows in Davis City
were missed in this distribution, they
are invited to call at his market and get
a roast free.—Davis City Advance.
Mrs. W. C. Wheeler received a very
painful injury last Wednesday. She
was sewing on the sewing machine,
when in some manner her finger got
under the needle and before the ma
chine could be stopped the needle had
pierced her finger barely missing the
bone, and broke in three pieces. The
doctor removed the pieces and the
wound is healing nicely.—Davis C'ty
Advance.
Some of you who think you are well
up in spelling just try to spell the words
in this little sentence: ''It is agreeable
to witness the unparalleled ecstasv of
two harassed peddlers endeavoring to
gauge the symmetry of two peeled
pears." Read it over to your frien 's
and see how many of them can speil
every word correctly. The sentence
contains many of the real puzzlers of
the spelling book.
Nasal Catarrab, quickly yields to
treatment by Ely's Cream Balm, which
is agreeably aromatic. It is received
through the nostrils, cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which it diffuses
itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the dis
eased membrane should not be used.
Cream Balm is recognized as a specific.
Price 50 cents at druggists or by mail
A cold in the head immediately disap
pears when Cream Balm is used.
Ely Brothers, 5t Warren Street, New
York.
Little Men and Women--Babyland.
With the 1900 volume, enters upon its
twenty-fourth year. The best authors
and artists continue their contributions
to the delight of the little people for
whose instruction, amusement and en
tertainment their best endeavors are
put forth. Some of the good things in
the new volume are
TWO NEW SERIAL STORIES: "A Lit
tle Prince and Princess of Egypt
Long-Time-Ago Story," by Oliver
Harper.
"The Adyentures of Spotty," by Kate
Upson Clark.
NOTABLE ARTICLES: "Playthings
That Are Alive" (in six parts), by Ju
dith Solis Cohen.
"Some Famous Animals," by Cora
Haviland Carver.
SHORT STORIES: More than the usual
number of short stories written by
men and women who "know how
and there are very many pictures to
illustrate these.
THE BABYLANDERS are entertained
every month with dainty verse and
pretty pictures by Margaret Johnson
CRADLE SONGS OF MANY NATIONS
tell, in twelve parts, bow the wee
babies of other lands are sung to sleep
every night.
And there are various simple occu
pations which suggest to the mother
ways and means to keep active little
fingers busy.
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THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Ctnter
hauling corn for
Mr. Akers lias been
Mr. Sears.
H. It unb j's sua tins
the west.
returned
Mr. Dolpli Peas is'assisting his tuther
build a barn.
Mr. II. Ranibo had a visit from ins
daughter ami son-in-law that resides in
Nebraska.
Messrs Chastain brother* sold Mr.
Brown a fine lot of yearling Hereford
cattle.
Mr. .lanies Sears has a new barn
The Centerites patronized the John
Strong sale.
Mr. Dolpli Peas has a new bam.
Mr. C. J. While has a line herd of
thoroughbred Hereford cattle.
Mr. Caster has been plowing with
four horses'.
Our Pleasant View school was dismiss
ed for Thanksgiving, Those that have
studied the result of union of church
of state regret to see that custom pre
vail. It is indirect violation of consti
tution and all patriots discourage such
a union there are many that are not
blessed.
Mr.Soloiuan Stanford returned from
Pottawattamie county last week.
That Throbbing Headache.
Would quickly leave you, if you used
I)r. King's New Life Pills. Thousands
of sutterers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headache.
They make pure blood and strong ner
ves and build up your health. Easy to
take. Try thent. Only 25 cents,
Money back if not cured. Sold by
Van Werdeu. Druggit.
Tuskeeflo,
J. M. Armstrong of Warren county
and M. H. Boornian, of Ringgold coun
ty, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs J. E.
Beard last Wednesday.
Mr. Bucy is preparing to dig a well on
his farm, west of town.
Rev. Beard and Fosdick, went to Pal
estine Saturday on council and returned
home Sunday evening.
Mrs. Henry Tenant and children who
have been visiting her father Mr. Cash
for a few weeks, departed Monday for
their home in Missouri.
Nellie Ashburn returned home Satur
day, after visiting two weeks with her
sister Mrs. Chas. Piercy.
Mr. Will Jackson of Davis City was
an over Sunday visitor at Bud Piercy's.
Henry Tolvnsend Sundayed with Lee
Fosdick.
Mrs. As^bu'rn called at her daughter's
Mrs Keller Wednesday.
Grandpa Stringtiam spent Monday
night at Marion Marshall's.
Mrs. John Brown, Etta Ennis and
Nora Rakestraw, went to Lamoni Mon
day afternoon.
Charley Ray took dinner Monday at
Marion Marshall's.
Misses Winnie and Florence Edmon
son spentTbaDksgivingat JohnTeale's.
Mis. James Auxier and babv were the
guests of her motheriMrs. Piercy, Thurs
day night.
Etta Ennis is staying this week with
her sister Mrs. John Brown.
Mrs. Edd Scott spent Thanksgiving
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett.
Rev. and Mrs. Auxier spent Thursday
night at Rev. Fosdick's.
Miss Eva Cash and Mrs. David Tap
scott and baby, took dinner Thanks
giving at B. F. Townsend's.
Mr. Drck Keller and family Sunday
ed at Charley Piercy's.
Mr?. Tennant and children, and Miss
Zorft Cash took dinner Thanksgiving at
Thomas Barnes'.
Miss Nora Rakestraw spent Sunday
and Monday at Mrs. John Browns.
Frank Gray and wife visixed Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Lamoni.
Mrs. Perrin and children Sundayed
at Mr. Barnes'.
Mrs. Bucy and daughter Gertie at
tended Thanksgiving services at this
place.
Thanksgiving was a lively day at Tus
ktego, preaching services were held at
the Baptist church. Mrs. A. A. Piercy
bad just movfed into her new hause and
after church, about forty friends and
neighbors went home with her to help
dedicate the new house. But a pleas
ant surprise was in store for three of the
guests, Rev. and Mrs. Beard, and baby
Cleta were given a liberal donation of
necessities of life. The evening was
stormy but the people met at the church
again this time a literary entertain
ment by the Sunday school called them
togather. The audience was small but
the entertainment was well rendered
and appreciated.
James Auxier took dinner Thursday
at Chas. Piercy,
Mrs. Linden and children Decatur
City were the guests of Mr. Geo Fos
dick'sj'hursday night.
Thanksgiying we heard the sad news
of Mr. John Dunbar's death. Several
of this place attended the funeral Friday
at the Elk Cemetery.
Mrs. Dickenson and children and
Mrs. Jacobs were the guests of Mrs.
Piercy Saturday.
Robbed the Crave.
A startling incident, of which Mr.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
"I was in a dreadful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no appetite gradually grow
inglweaker day by day. Three phy
sicians had given me up. Fortunately,
a friend advised trying 'Electric Bitters:
and to my great joy and surprise, tbfe
first bottle made adecided improvement.
I continued their use for three weeks,
and am now a well man. 1 know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave of
another victim." No one should tail to
them. Only 50cts., guaranteed, at
L. Van Werden's drug store.
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Sweet Creek. i:
F. Noftsger delivered chickens at
Lamoni Monday.
Melvin Stump has been hauling corn
to Gutherie the past week.
Messrs. Farnsman and Gutherie have
sold their big stock farm to Wm. Laird
who sold eighty acres to Jesse Wion.
Mr. Wion will build a house in the near
future.
Mr. Lepipoax has his new barn about
done.
Mr. Wion and Mr. Stump hauled oats
from Charley McLaughlin's one day last
week.
Mrs. Leipmax and Mrs. Stump called
on the sick last Wednesday at,Mr,
Whetstone's. Mrs. Whetstone is some
better at present although she has been
confined to her bed for more than three
months.
School commences next Monday with
Fred Cash as teacher.
Caleb Bedell returned Monday from a
visit at Ottumwa.
Mr. Lemmax, qf Leon, was over and
got a load of corn from Melvin Stump.
W. H. Albaugh, of Leon, waB in this
neighborhood taking subscription for
Tiie Reporter.
We refund 10c f/r
Putnam FadelfiSv "j'e
satisfaction. M^'oe
vflle. Mo. Sold
very package &
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highway notice.
ToH. T. Rauch.
The commissioners appointed to view and
if required to locate a highway commencing
about 35 rods east of the norihwest corner of
the northwest 4 of the northeast ol section
24, township 68, range
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This Circular Plush Cape
MONEY
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send to us. state your
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body at bait and aeefc,
and we will send this
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CHICAGO
lOMonths.
The following list of losses in Decatur County was paid by the
old reliable Farmers Insurance Cq. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from Jan
uary I, 1899, to November 1*1899. Quite a number of other losses
have since been adjusted.
Sarah ,1. Chastain & Sons, damage to dwelling, Jan. 11 #2
T. J. Griffin, Leon, damage to dwelling and contents, Felt. 14 4
M. L. Jones, Leon, contents of dwelling, March 13 153
W. B. and S. A. Redman, Dekalb, dwelling and contents, March 17 1,900
contents,
Geo. W, Johnson, Leon, damage to house and
W. H. Spurrier, Lamoni, dwelling,March 24
E. J. Hrown, Crown, household goods, March 30.
1\ M. Walters, Davis City, dwelling, April 8
Sarah J. Huntsman, Lamoni, sundries, April 13.
Chas. Brackenbury, Lamoni, household goods, April 13
Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Lamoni, dwelling and pontents, April 13
Thos. J. Patterson, Van Wert, damage to dwelling and contents,
Geo. M. Russell, Garden Grove, household goods, April 27 ,.
John Hewett, Grand River, Steer, May IS
Dlaska Harger, Decatur City, Harness, Mav IS
J. A. Reed, Decatur City, dwelling and
clothing
C. P. Bartlett, Garden Grove, household goods, May 2S»
John Clay, Decatur City, cow, May 22
Levi Johnson and Son, DeKalb, damage to barn, May 29
J. T. Ford, Lamoni, heifer, May 29
W. S. Merritt, Woodland, steer June 6 :L
W. H. Shields, Grand River, damage to barn and farm implements, June 6
Henry Binning, Grand River, heifer, June 6
J. A. Weldon, DeKalb, Horse, June 19
W. G. McCleary, Kellerton, damage to dwelling, June 10
E. E. Chaney, Weldon, hay, June 19
W. C. Overholtzer, Grand River, damage to barn, June 19
B. E. Rushing, Weldon, sundries, June 19
James Creswell, Decatur City, 3 sheep, June 19
W. W. Wiley, Tuskeego, barn horses and implements, .June 29
Nancy Filical, Leon, damage to dwelling, June 28
M. A., James and Ida M. Hazlett, calf, June 28
W. J. Palmer and Sisters, Grand River, 2 sheep, June 28
J. Koger, Leon, damage to barn, June 29
B. F. Hall, Weldon, colt, June 29
E. F. Allen, Decatur City, dwelling, June 29
I. A. Gilbert, Garden Grove, damage to buggy, July 3
A. Deck, Decatur City, damage to barn, July 3
Margaret Griffin, Leon, damage to dwelling, July 3
C. and Nancy Rumbley, Leon, damage to dwelling and contents, July
Patrick Flynn, Leon, sundries, July 3
C. W. Moore, Sr., Leon, damage to dwelling July 3
Catherine Grogan, Leon, damage to dwelling, July
James and Mary Bucy, Lamoni, damage to dwelling, 3
R. Baker, Grand River, damage to barn, July
C. L. VanOstrand, Leon, cow, July 13
T. S. Young, Garden Grove, damage to dwelling,
H. Ferguson, deceased, tiltmoni, damage to barn,
J. T. Stewart, Leon, horse, July 21
J. E. and J. D. Williams, Decatur City, heifer, July
W. II. Hazlett, Leon, cow, July 21
Horace Brown, Leon, damage to dwelling and household goods, July 21
II. B. Thomas, Garden Grove, damage to hay barn, July 21
James N. Black, Lamoni, damage to dwelling, July 21
Mrs. H. and J. C. Ross, Decatur City, sundries, August 16
Dell McClain & Co., Davis City, heifer, August 28
W. H. Bronson, Decatur City, steer, September 13
Sherman Welton, Leon, hay, September 22....
Mrs. Barbara Radidou, Lamoni, damage to barn, September 26
E. G. Monroe, Garden Grove, 2 steers, October 9
J. T. Ford, Lamoni, Cow, October 9
Total...
WILLIAMS,
DECATUR, IOWA.
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in Decatur ounty,
running thence southwest about 5u rods be
vacated. That your petition does not admit
that such a road legally exists but ask the va
cation to save trouble and expenses. Has re
ported in favor of the vacation thereof and alt
objections thereto or claims for damages must
be filed in the auditor'sofllce on or before noon
of the 38th day of December A. D. 1899, or silch
highway will be vacated without reference
thereto. GEO. W. SEARS, Auditor.
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—AN IMMENSE LINE OF—"
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Will always be found at our store. Before you
chase call and see 011^ line of.
Toys of all Desoz iption,
Beautiful Dolls.
In fact most anykind of a present lor your wife eliild^
reri or sweetheart may be found here,
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LOWEST PRICES.
We will carefully compound
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