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We want
You Take Pills?
Everybody does! But not every
one gets them as pure as
those who patronize our store.
Perhaps we are a bit "cranky"
about the purity of everything
we sell. Might make more money
"if we substituted some harmless
substances for high priced drags,
but as human life depends on the
quality of our preparations we
sell only the best.
KJ.HONNOLD.
New rugs!—Brand new at Hurst's..
-Climax plug tobacco 35c pound.
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J. A. CASTEK
Holiday goods of every description at
Alexander's,
Dob't he need a new tie? Look at the
new ideas at Hursts.
Duck coats all kinds, all prices at the
lieon Gash Grocery.
Fascinators make useful presents.
Don't buy until you see Hurst's line.
Secure seats early to-day for the 51st
Iowa band concert at the opera hall to
night.
full
Two Short-horn bulls, both red,
blood, for sale.
12 5t
W. B. REDMAN,
DeKalb, Iowa.
Fine candies at the Leon Queensware
Co in fancy boxes at 30, 50, and 75
tents per box.
We invite you to call and inspect our
big line of holiday goods. The largeBt
ever shown in Leon.. W. A. AI.EXANDEB.
The 61st Iowa Regimental Band which
appears at Van Werden's opera house to
night, is endorsed by Admiral Dewey,
Generals McAithnr, Hale, Otis, Byers,
Miller, Wheaton, Gov. Shaw, Col. Loper
and the whole 51st Iowa Regiment.l
Bandmaster Landers, you take my
advice and keep your organization to
gether. You should be in the regular
army—we want such bawls—but if you
must go to America, tour the country
and let the people hear one of the best
military bands I ever listened to.
GENERAL MCABTHUR.
At Van Werden's opera house to
night.
If you want something nice
for a Christmas present in the
wav of bric-a-brac, fancy furnl
ture, or anythingin the way of
a musical instrument you will
find it at Alexander's stores.
What nicer "priefient can you
get for your wife or daughter
-than a piano, organ, violin, MsS
mandolin or guitar, ora beautiful bed
room suite, a couch, or chair. Come in
and look over our big stock before the
grand holiday rush.
W. A. ALEXANQDK.
Robert Bowsher is in receipt of a let
ter from his son J, R. Bowsher who
With his'wife, son and mother left last
week o» an extended trip to California,
stopping off at the interesting places.
They were at Denver wben be wrote
«nd bavinga floe visit with Mr, and
Mrs. Dan Kreider, old Princeton friends
now living- in Denver. From Denver
-they
go to Colorado Springs and Man
Itou for a week and then: go on, bait
Lake City being their next stopping
place.
Speaking of the mountains Jim,
says "they are IB miles from Denver
but only look like they were a half mile
Away. They are 90 miles long and 50
miles wide, and to say to. you that the
Me* I got out of the geography, wa&
not wnat 1 now know them to be.
Tjtoy Are covered. with snow but there
isnosnow. at the bottom of the foot*
Christmas is near at hand and perhaps you
_may need some of the following arti
cles for your Christmas Dinner.
Anderson's Soup, Ham Loaf, Veal Loaf, Beef Loaf Wet
more's Prepared Puddings, Burnham's Hasty Jelly cans,
Richelieu's Evaporated Peaches, Prunes and Apricot?,
Sultana Raisins, Condensed Mirice Meat,"Jams and Jel
lies, Cranberries, Cream Cheese, Canned Fruits, Vegeta
bles, Fish, Brenimer's Saratoga Flakes, Cheese Straws,
Fancy Cookies and Cakes, Ororni Candies,'Assorted Nuts,
California Fruits, Craiu 0, Post uin Cereal, chocolate,
cocoa, or a box of choice cigars.
Kid gloves are always acceptable
Christmas gifts and you can find a good
assortment at Hurst'B.
A fancy line of fine salad dishes at
75 cents. Would be cheap at $1.50, at
the I .eon Qneensware Co.
Our line of holiday books, bibles,
booklets, fancy books are the very best
variety to be found. J. R. BASHAW.
See our $1.00 fancy lamps with shades.
A beauty. Every lamp of this kind is
worth $i.75. LEON QI KENS
We have stood in the lead with the finest assortment of
HOLIDAY GOODS
not lacking but keep up with the limes by buying the
latest ani best, goods on the market
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Would be pleased to show you
our Holiday Goods.'
BOTTER, E.GGS, /VPPLES,
POULTRY and WILD G/VME.!
J. A. CASTER.
If you want bargains in real estate see
K, J.Sankey.
Seen the furB at Hurst's? Big line of
the right kind.
J. R. Bashaw is headquarters for holi
day goods at bedrock prices.
See Alexander's display of holiday
goods. It is the largest in the city.
Try a sack oT thftt $1.00 Cream of
Dakota Hour. LEON QUEENSWARE Co.
people and
people at
Big presents for the big
little presents for little
Alexander's.
Underwear, hosiery, blankets and all
heavy goods at very low prices at the
Ijeon Cash Grocery.
WARE CO.
Two good Poland-China boar pigs,
old enough for service. If taken at
once will be sold at a price. See them,
W. H. HAZLBT.
On account of the State Teacher's
Association conflicting with the regular
examination dates, the usual teacher's
examination will be held December 22
and 23. J. E. CUMMINS,
County Superintendent.
The classes of '97-'9S-'99, of the Leon
High school are arranging for a joint
reception at the opera hall on the eve
ning of Dec. 29th. A banquet will be
served and the alumni are expecting a
grand good time.
County Superintendent J. K.Cummins
has been elected assistant teacher in the
Leon High School to fill the vacancy
caused bv the resignation of Mils Mar
garet Young, and will commence teach
ing the lirst of the year. His salary
is $45 per month, the same as was paid
Miss Young.
The last will of Mrs. Mary L. owell
has been filed with Clerk
is dated Oct. 30, 1893, and is witnessed
by A. A. Roy and Marion F. Stookey.
She bequeaths the sum of $300 to her
son Willard L. Tew, and $300 to her
grandson Dan D. Tew. The balance of
ber property is bequeathed to her son
W. F. Tew, who is appointed executor
of the will without bond.
During the month of November Treas
urer Cochran, paid out the sum of $4,
470.71 from the county treasury on
warrants drawn by Auditor Sears on the
following funds:
County..'. "aV $3,048 63
Bridge 707 29
County road 12 20
Pauper 599 59
Insane 60 00
Soldier's Relief. 43 00
Total- $4,470 71
Don't forget to visit the
big stores of W. A. Alexan
der wben you go to make^n
your selections of Xrnas
presents. He has anything
you want no matter bow
small or bow large your
pocket book is. He has the
goods,don't propose to have
any left after the holidays. Call and
inspect bis stock. There are three big
store rooms crowded with suitable
things for the holidays..
Elsew'here in this issue we publish a
detailed statement of the losses paid
during a period of ten months, from
January 1, 1899 to November 1, 1899, by
the old reliable Fanners Insurance Co.,
of Cedar Rapids, the total amount of
the losses settled being $5,383.63. Quite
a number of additional losses have been
adjusted and paid since November 1st.
The agent of this company is J. D.
Williams, oftysitur. He is a pleasant
and courteous inan to do business with
and the published statement of the
fosses paid in (his county is the' best
endorsement that 'can be given his
company. Whep-^ou want any insur
ance drop him*1»rd~(rt Decatur and he
will c*M and
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and this year we are
Take your Laundry to J. A. Caster.
Dolls and toys, the
Leon, at Alexander's.
biggest stock in
Anything you want for bootwear at
the I.eon Cash Grocery.
rcpair-
Have your watch cleaned an 1
ed by Kohler the jeweler.
J, R. Bashaw's stock of albums and
scratch books is complete.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
C. W. Norman last Thursday.
Buy her a new dress. Big holiday
showing in dress goods at Hursts,
Silverware novelties, knives, forks,
spoons, nut picks, fruits and knives, at
J. R. Bashaw's.
We want every person in Leon and
Decatur county to see our fancy china.
LRQN QUEENSWARE Co.
Toys, thousands of them for the little
folks at Alexander's store. Call and
make your selections, and have them
laid awav.
William Gibson and his big extra gang
came in from the south Saturday. They
have been working on the new exten
sion for several months.
On account of the absence of several
councilmen the town council transacted
no business last Thursday evening, but
adjourned to meet this evening.
Col. S. J. Burnison, the boss auc
tioneer from Davis City, came up Mon
day to assist at the big cattle sale held
Tuesday. Col. Burnison is a splendid
auctioneer and always gets good prices
for what he sells.
E'. B. McClelland last Thursday pur
chased the restaurant owned by C. E.
Roberts and will conduct it as "a first
class restaurant. Claude Lorey is look
ing after the front part while the kitchen
is under the care of Morris Benefiel.
The new Vienna Home Bakery will be
opened the last of this week. Rolla
Gunter the well known artist in this
line will have charge of this new enter
prise, and will furnish the best of home
made bread, cakes and pies, at all times.
The children will also find a nice line of
pure homemade candy of different kinds
Rolla asks for and will merit your pat
ronage. North west corner square.
Tom C. Burns, and wife, of Chinook,
Montana, came in last Thursday to visit
his mother, Mrs. Abner Burns and
brother, John Burns. He had not seen
his mother since May 1862. When the
Civil War broke out he enlisted and was
mustered out in 1862. After spending
a short time in Leon in company with
his wife and brother, Robert Burns, he
went to Des Moines and started west
with an ox train theiftlestination being
Fort Benton, Montana. The train was
six months making the journey and had
a number of thrilling experiences with
the Indians who thronged the plains in
those days. After reaching Ft. Benton,
he spent six or seven years prospecting
with various success and then served
several years as a civil engineer with
the U. S. government, exploring Mon-.
tana. Later he drifted into the cattle
and sheep business and is now one of
the big ranchmen of Montana. Since
leaving Leop be has made and lost a
half dozen fortune? and is now well off
this world's goods. One winter's
experience cost faim almost $20,000.
In company with three other cattle men
he started to drive his herd of 400 four
year-old steers' to a point 300 miles
distant to where grass was plenty, in
tending to return as soon as the country
was reached and send men to care for
the cattle and supplies for the winter.
Just as they reached the place a big
blizzard came and covered everything
with saow. Instead of getting home in
a few days they were compelled to stay
in tbe canyon until March, rustling like
beavers to gather enough wood during
the day to keep from freezing at night.
When spring came out of a herd of over
2000 steers only about 80 remained alive
the prairie being covered with dead
carcasses. They made their way back
home and surprised their friends, who
had given them up as dead montbs
before. Mr. Burns is connected with a
big English cattle syndicate and left
Tuesday for New York City to meet
their representatives, Mrs. Burns go
ing to Perry the sa ne day to visit her
father. They will return to J^on for a
more extended visit before returning
to tbeir western home.
Do not forget to read the Leon Queens
ware Co. adv.
and
Get him a pair of kid mittens
you'll And them at Hurst's.
To-day is the 100th anniversary of the
death of George Washington.
A nice
air of shoes (get them
be a very useful gift.
Hursts) wil
at
A girl baby was borned to Mr. and
Mrs. George Dunn Woodland township
Tuesday.
Most complete line of felt boots
artics and leggings in Leon at the Leon
Cash Grocery.
Come and see our nice cut
some of the finest cut designs
be found at J. R. Bashaw.
ware
All to
The Iowa Steam Laundry is the largest
and best equipped in Iowa, J. A. Caster
is agent. Send on Tuesday, deliver on
Thursday.
Dr. W. 11. Slater last Saturday ship
ped a sixteen months old English
Pointer dog, lies Bang to Dr. Jordan,
of St. Louis. The dog sold for $50.
The building just north of Biggs new
block owned by.l. A. Harris is being re
modeled and will be occupied as soon as
finished by Rolla Gunter who will con
duct a bakerv.
The 51st Iowa band of 30 men which
appears at Van Werden's opera hall to
night is the finest musical organization
which ever visited I.eon. Don't miss a
good thing by staying away.
Syl. B. Johnson is now traveling
salesman for the Em El Liquor Store, of
Kock Island, 111., his territory being all
over southern Iowa. Syl. is a hustler
and is employed on a regular salary.
W. H. Alba ugh has so for recovered
from his severe illness as to be able to
again occupy an office. On Mondays
and Saturdays of each week he will
be found at his offfice over Alexander's
drug store.
Couniy bridge superintendent Joe
Leeper and his workmen last week
completed the new bridge over Grand
liiver and are now at work putting in a
bridge near W. B. iMcDonough's farm
in Center township.
George Spicer was arrested last Thurs
day and given a three day jail sentence
by Mayor Woodard for drunkenness.
He refused to work and all day Satur
day stood on the street corners wearing
a ball and chain for afoot bracelet. OO
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PI EASE JSOT1CE!
I desire all my customers wbom
I have accommodated the past
year to call and settle their ac
count by cash or note before Jan
1st. Please accommodate me as
I have you. M. MAYER.
MMMNNMNMNtltMN*
A thoughtful cly
would not be a good idea for every lady
in Leon who employs a washwoman to
remember her this Christmas with a
suitable Offering of clothing, food or
some article that would be usefnl to
them or their families. There are quite
a number of hard working women in
Leon who toil over the washtub through
force of necessity. Suppose we all try
to make them happy this Christmas.
When W. S. Chandler first heard the
news that the 5lst Iowa was coming
home he determined to kill a fatted
calf to celebrate the safe return of his
son Elmer, who was a member of Co. I.
Since that time the calf has been stall
fed until last Thursday when it was
butchered and a few friends assisted in
eating it. THE REPORTER editor was
remembered with some fine veal steaks
for which Mr. Chandler has our thanks.
The 51st Iowa Band of 30 men appears
at Van Werden's opera house to night.
This is the original band under the
leadership of Geo. W. Landers, of Cen
terville, which attracted so much notice
and favorable comments at San Fran
cisco, Honolulu, and Manilla. During
tbeir long service in the Philippines
thev showed they could carry a gun as
well as toot a born. Let the opera ball
be crowded to hear them to-night.
E. R. Patch has purchased the interest
of his partner, Pearl Craig, in the res
taurant business and is now sole pro
prietor. lie will arrange so that he
can spend more time in Leon and will
personally look after the business.
Nate Craigo, the veteran, will be in
charge of the kitchen and ready to cook
anything on short order. Sam Patch
is a hustler and will see to it that the
restaurant is |run in an up to date man
ner. He has many triends in Leon and
will do a good business.
There has been considerable stir the
past ten days among the local republi
cans on account of the statement that
Representative Eiker would vote for
Cummins for U. S. Senator. He has
been counted all along as a sure Gear
man, and tbe Gear bosses are panic
stricken. They are circulating petitions
asking Dr. Eiker to vote for Gear. It
seems the bosses are having a bard time
controlling him as he shows a disposi
tion to represent his constituents in
preference to the bosses.
The last will of K. J. Bartlett has
been filed with Clerk Stockton. It is
dated Oct. 3, 1899, and is witnessed by
S. H. Amo3 and C.| S. Stearns. He be
queaths all his personal property to his
wife, Susannah E. Bartlett, and also a
life interest in the north east quarter of
the north-east quarter of Sec. 2, town
ship 69, range 24, Decatur county. At
her death the property is to go to his
daughter, Delia Aten. Iiis other child
ren, Geo. W. Bartlett, Clarence Bartlett
and Harriet Traupel, have been provid
ed for by property deeded to them be
fore their father's death.
Grand River Lodge No. 78. A. F. and
A. M. elected the following officers for
tbe eneuing. year Tuesday eveuing.
The new officers will be installed Friday
evening.
W. M.—W. R. Moore,
S. W.—W. A. Brown,
J. W.-W. C. Myers,
Treas.—F. Varga,
8ecy.—C. W. Beck,
S. D.—Dr. J. W. Rowell,
J. D.—Dr. F. A. Bowman,
S. S.—D. F. Avery.
J. S.-r-Harry Shumway.
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HOLIDAY CANDIES.
We will have the largest and
finest assortment of candies for
the holiday trade ever in Leon.
All kinds, mixed, bon-bons,
creams, chocolates, tancy boxes,
etc, Mr. Patch will personally
look after the holiday trade and
as he represents tbe largest
candy factories in the world the
assortment and qvality will be all that
couljl be asked for. Will make special*
low prices to Sunday School, churches
and school teachers. Let us make you
ft price. E. R. PATCH,
The Leon GriU feoom.
PURELY PERSONAL.
Persons having friends vlsltlng.t hem or
knowing of strangers visiting in the city
will confer a great favor upon the Editor
by informingnim either in person or by
note.:
J. H. Kling, of,Davi8 City, is in Leon.
Dr. A. Brown was in Decntur Monday.
Thomas Teale had business at Lamoni
Friday.
Dr. Dudley was visiting Lamoni friends
Tuesday.
V. R. MoOinnis had business at Decatur
Tuesday.
Mrs. W. A. Brown visited at Davis City
last Friday.
Ira Wallace had business at Decatur
last Friday.
Marion F. Stookny had business at Cres
ton Saturday.
M. L. Bevis, of Mt. Ayr. had business in
this city yesterday.
F. M. Walker, of Pieasanton, was a Leon
visitor last Fri day.
A. P. Olsen, of Lamoni, bad business in
this city Thursday.
8. W. Hurst and Dr. J. B. Horner visited
over Sunday at Albia.
Miss Maude Lowe, of Osceola, is visiting
with Miss Polk Oney.
Newt Judd, of Garden Grove, was visit
ing Leon friends Monday.
V. R. McGinnis went to Des Moines
yesterday on legal business.
Mrs. S. W. Hurst returned Tuesday from
a few days visit at Davis City.
10. B. McClelland returned yesterday
from a business trip to Chicago.
S. C. Jennings, of Grand River, had
business in this city last Saturday.
C. E. Edwards, of Osceola, visited over
Sunday with his family in this city.
Mrs. Thos, Teale returned Saturday
from a ten day visit in Des Moines.
Clothier, of Humeston, attended
the big cattle 8Ale in Leon Tuesday,
Miss. Josie Bowman returned Saturday
from a weeks visit with friends at Davis
City.
S. Edd Brown, of Hastings, Neb., was
visiting bis brother in this city last Sat
urday.
S. D. Conwell, the optician, returned
Saturday from a professional trip to Mt.
Moriah.
Dr. A. Brown and Postmaster Ledsrer
wood were interviewing Lamoni citizens
yesterday.
Postmaster Ledererwood and Dr. A.
Brown had political business at Decatur
Thursday.
Mrs. Jonathan Hamilton returned Mon
day from a visit at Peila with her daugh
ter, Mrs. R. R. Hopton.
Mrs. J. F. Penniweli returned Tuesday
from a visit at Derby with her daughter,
Mrs. R. F. Throckmorton.
F. M. Rrammer, of Richland township,
was visiting bis daughter, Mrs. John
Acton tbe first of the week.
Miss Emma Heijer, of Ridgeway, was
visiting with Miss Nettie Bowman in this
city tbe latter part of last week.
E. C. Smith, of Center township, return
ed Saturday from a three weeks trip to
Decatur, 111., and Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Pattison, of Jasper, Mo., and Mrs.
Wikoff, of Newtown, Mo are visiting
their sister, Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick.
Mrs. S. J. Hendricks, who has been vis
iting ber father Uncle Frank Smith, re
turned to her home in Bethany Monday,
Mrs. S. A. Hawkins, of Leon, arrived
this morning for a visit with tbe family
of Rev. W. G. Hohanshelt.-Red Oak Ex
press.
Mi«s Kate James, who is teaching the
East Elk sehool in the west part of tbe
county, was in Leon the latter part of last
week.
Miss Jess Evans returned Saturday
morning from Plattsmouth, Neb., where
she has been trimming in a millinery
store.
Mrs. Ida Guthrie, of Tingley, passed
through Leon Saturday, going to Davis
City to attend the funeral of her brother's
child.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Mayer weut to Osceola
Monday to visit a couple of days with
Mrs. Mayer's sister, Mrs. David Gold
smith.
Fred Walght, traveling salesman for
Pitkins & Brooks, of Chicago, came in
yesterday to visit a few days with his
parents.
Dr. A. Brown, Capt. J. D. Brown and
J. W. Harvey made a trip to Burlington
last Friday afternoon, returning home the
next morning.
Walter H. Dewey
.editor of the Chariton
Democrat, and one of the brighest editor
ial writers in the state was in Leon a few
hours yesterday.
Lyss Gibson and family returned to
tbeir home at New Hampton, Mo., Mon
day after visiting for two weeks with his
parents in this uity.
Mrs. Thos. Brenizsr, of Andover, re
turned home Thursday after visiting a few
days with the family of John F. Rum ley
north-west of Leon.
Mrs. W. E. Myers returned Thursday
from a two weeks stay in Des Moines,
where she was taking a special course of
musical instruction.
Dr. H. R. Lay
ton and G. A. Long went
to Centerville yesterday to attend a meet
ing of the Shriners. Mr. Long will be in
itiated at this meeting
Mrs. Addie McCartney returned Friday
to ber home at Batavia, after making a
pleasant visit in Center township with her
sister, Mrs. Jennie Caster.
Amos Martin and son Ed. drove in Fri
day from Council Bluffs and will become
residents of this city. Mr. Martin is a son
in-law of Samuel Lindsey.
Homer Dye is home from a long ti ip
through northern Iowa and the Dakotas,
where he was engaged in writing up
towns for the local papers.
S. Varga and wife were passengers for
Davis City Monday to eat dinner with Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Dorn, it being tbe fifth an
niversary of their marriage.
JohnEnix, of MoJine, Kas.. came Fri
day to visit a few days with his nephew,
A. J. Jones. He will go to Albia this week
to visit bis brother and other relatives.
Miss Helen Young spent Friday and
Saturday at Hnmeston visiting tbe high
school, of which she has been elected as
sistant, and will go to Humeston Jan. 1st.
Mrs. Geo. W. Sears and baby and her
father, John Funk, of Long Creek town
snip, left yesterday for a six montbs visit
at their old home at Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
Mrs. J. Yonng went to Garden Grove
Tuesday, where she will visit friends until
Saturday, when she leaves for Washing
ton. D. 0. to spend tbe holidays with
Major.
Mrs. W. R. Smith, of Webb City, Mo.,
Who is visiting her sister Mrs. John Al
baugh, went to Chariton Sunday and
visited until yesterday with her sister,
Mrs. Stanley.
G. A. Wood returned Tueaday from Mt.
Ayr where he has been employed in Bevis
Bros.' office. He has acoepted a position
aa stenographer in county attorney
Baker's office.
Miss Bessie Moore went to Weldon Sat
urday and on Monday commenced teach
ing the winter term of school in District
No. 1, which she has taught so successful
ly for several years.
Dr. J. W. Rowell and Mrs. Adda L.
Curry returned Friday from Afton where
they attended thq 40th anniversary of Dr.
Rowell'a parents. Mrs. Rowell and little
son remained to visit a few days.
Miss Bessie Read spent a couple of days
at Mt. Ayr the latter part of last week.
Bhe bas accepted a position as stenogra
pher.for Bevis Bros, in that city and will
enter on her duties tbe first of the year.
J. B. Hendricks and wife returned
Thursday to their home at Rolf, Iowa,
after visiting a few days in this city with
Capt. G. Gibson and family, Mrs. Hend
ricks being a sister of Mrs. Gibson.
Walter Sylvester arrived last Friday
night from Colorado, where he bas beeu
for over a year, and is visiting his parents.
A. Sylvester and wife, and relatives and
friends in this vicinity.—Davis City Ad
vance.
Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell, of south
of Leon, returned Tuesdey from Colorado,
where Mrs. Campbell went several weeks
sgo for hei health. She got no better and
Mr.Campbell went out to bring her home.
She is very feeble.
F.
E.
Thompson came in ofl the road
Thuisday from his last trip for this year.
He left Sunday afternoon for Chicago
where all the traveling salesmen for Mar
shall Field & Co. will Unemployed in the
house until the first of the year.
J. D. Strong, of Van Wert, was in Leon
Saturday closiug up some business mat
ters. He has rented his Que farm in Long
Creek township and started yesterday for
Oklahoma, shipping two cars of stock and
one of household goods and implements.
Mrs. J. A. Hawkins departed Thursday
tor Omaha, where she will make a visit of
several weeks with her son Clyde, who is
a salesman for Hayden Bros, in that city.
She intended stopping on the way to visit
the family of Rev. Hohausheidt,' at Red
Oak.
John Kling returned from his trip to
Nebraska. Thursday. While gone he pur
chased 200 A. of land, wibch be rented
until Oct. 1, 1900. At that time Mr. Kling
expects to make arrangements to take pos
session of the farm himself.—Davis City
Advance.
Corn Feeders.
Do you need corn'.' If so, write or
telephone J. W. Smith, Lamoni, Iowa.
Ue can furnish it. Ki-Jt
50 dozen Christmas haiuikerch efs just
received at Hurst's.
A few good bargains in improved
farms. SeeWn.sox IT SMITH, Van Wert,
Iowa. 14-4t
At J. 11. Bashaw's you will see the
best stock of watches, chains, charms,
rings, chain bracelets and all things in
the jewelry line found in southern Iowa.
Cheap one way colonist excursion
rates, effective at once and until further
notice. Tickets will be on sale to points
in the west, northwest and Pacific coast
C. M. K'l'lll A \t.
Seasoned native lumber, dimension
stuff and bridge plank, material for
barns anil barn frames always on hand.
1). CL.OSK.
At .1. R. Bashaw's you will find a
great variety of China ware, Havelin,
Dresden and a great many other beauti
ful novelties.
Mather—the SO years dentist of over
"0 years experience is at Leon on tbe
morning of the 27th and will remain
until the last of everv month.
To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take LA.XATIVR BRO.MO QUINIXK TAHI.WS
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. \V. GROVE'S signature on
eyery box 25c.
f-Bashaw's line of dolls, to horses,
shooflys, doll go-carts, sleds, wagons,
trains, and games of every kind is very
complete.
Special Sale of Ladles Wraps.
All go at 75 cents on the dollar, to
close them out. All new and stylish
jackets. Save one-fourth of your money,
HA.MII.TOX & GAMMII.I..
Don't forget the O. K. barber shop,
which was started by Charley Peugh
last week, when you want a good shave
and hair cut. First door north of Biggs'
new building.
LEON CASH GROCERY.
Si Dsil in Shoe:.
30 dozen from H. C. Godman,
of Columbus, Ohio.
ALL ^WARRANTED.
Ladies.
$2 00 Kangaroo Calf at
1 85 Kangaroo Calf at..
'-'.00 Dongola Kid at ...
1.85 Dongola Kid at
Misses.'
$1.(5
$1.50
.. 1.35
1.50
1.35
Kangaroo Calf at...
§1.25
1.10
1.25
1.10
1.85 Kangaroo Calf at...
1 (15 Dongola Kid at
1 .:-!o Dongola Kid at
Bring Us Your Produce
LEON C/VSH
GR06ytY.
Don't think you'll miss it if you come early
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W WERDEN'S OPERA HOUSE,
Coming Attractions.
51st Iowa, Regimental
Band,
Thursday, Dec. 14.
SEATS NOW ON SALE
Mealy & Wilson's Cattle Sale a success
39 Head Sold at an Average of
$118 75 per Head.
The big Short Horn cattle sale adver
tised by F. P. Mealy, of Bedford, and
W. K. Wilson, of Arispie, Iowa, at Mc
Coy's livery barn in this city on Tues
day, was considering the stormy
weather and almost impassable roads a
decided success^ 3S) head were sold for
a total of $4,5:!2, an average price of
$118.75 per head.
The cattle were exceptionally tine
bred animals, good lookers, and were
greatly admired by our breeders.
Messrs. Ilealy & Wilson are successful
breeders and although the cattle did
not bring quite as much as they expect
ed, they are fully satisfied, all things
considered.
Almost all the cattle were purchased
by Decatur county farmers and thev
are a valuable addition to the breeding
stock of this county.
Col. !•. M. Woods, of Lincoln, Neb.,
was the auctioneer, assisted by .1. H.
Merrill, of Crown, and Joseph Jones, of
Garden Grove.
1 he following are the purchasers and
prices paid:
1 Heifer. W. K. Wilson, Arispie $1)95
Heifer, Dodge Sears 150
Cow, John AlcKibben 120
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Cow, Carl Kals SO
5
Heifer, John .McKibben
The Churches.
The Kev. and Mrs. Geo. Slawson the
singing evangelists who have been assist
ing the Rev.Stephen, left on Wednesday
aftfrr oon fo- Des Moines.
Kider Clark of the Christan Church
was called to Mt. Pleasant Sunday to
Preach the funeral sermon of a former
member of his church in that city.
The protracted services at theM.K.
church closed on Wednesday evening.
Quite a degree of interest has been
manifest during the meetings. The
attendance has been laree, and a num
ber have united with the church.
Ttie Kev. Stephen expects to make
the future Sunday eye services
of an evangelistic character.
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115
li Heifer, John McKibben 110
7 Heifer, Geo. W. Wadsworth 200
8 Cow, John Long no
I' Cow, Otto Moore 100
10 Cow, Carl Kals 70
II Cow, K. H. Sullivan. Bridgewater. 85
12 Heifer, John McKibben
l.'i Calf. Carl Kals
14 Cow, Carl Kals
Hi Cow, Carl Kals
17 Cow, Carl Kals
18 Cow, Carl Kals
l(.) Heifer, J. I). Brown
20 Heifer, Kd Wadsworth
21 lieifer, John Long
22 Heifer, II. Sullivan
2:i Heifer, F. M* l'ruden, New Hamp
ton,Missouri
24 Heifer, J. J). Brown ..
25 Cow, J.C. Stockton
2t Bull, Geo. W. Wadsworth
27 Bull, J. B. Hardinger, Osceola
28 Bull, James Ironsides
2il Bull, C. H. Clark, New York
M0 Bull, Dalbv & Son, Osceola
31 Bull, T. M. Walters..
.'52 Bull, D. T. Harris, Mystic
!i:5 Bull, John Kice.Kellerton
34 Bull, Geo. Larson, Adel, Mo
35 Bull calf, K. II. Lewis
3tj Bull calf, Carl Kals
37 Bull calf, L. S. Clothier flumeston.l 10
38 Bull, l'ruden New Hampton..120
o9 Bull, T. Allen, iiussell
40 Bull, C. H. Clark, New York
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is
hoped that a chorus choir mav be form
ed for these evening meetings. Topic
for Sunday's services—morning at 11,
"The Snow from Heaven." evening
7-30 —"Tbe Demoniac or the Maladies of
Modern Society". You are invited
The following marriage licenses have
been issued the past week.
JohnC. Merwin 22 to Mavme B.Smith
20.
Louis lilwell 28 to Josie Martin 21
Melvin Hamilton 21 to Chiora N. Dale
17.
Lou K. Koyer 25 to Nora Peugh 20.
The Burlington Route will sell holida
excursion tickets on Dec. 23, 24, 25, 30,
31, 1S99, and Jan. 1, 1900. Fare one and
one-third round trip in a radius nf ^nn
miles irom selling station. Limit Jan
2, 1899.
The following is a list of letters remain
ing uncalled for at the nostoffice In Leon,
Iowa, for the week ending November 11,
1899:
H. A. Cliilds, R. E. Fisher, Mrs. Liza
Fletcher, Mrs. Mary M. Kaisc, Mrs. R. L.
Young.
In calling for the above please say "ad
vertised. JOHN LEDGERWOOD, P. M.
Wrap Sale!
Last Saturday was not a howling success oil account 'of
the rainy weather. We sold less than a dozen wraps but the
ladies who did come were well repaid for their muddy trip to
the store. To give an opportunity for all our friends to par
ticipate in the cut prices we will hold another special wrap sale
TO-DAY,
TO-MORROW and
SATURDAY
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Shoes Rubbers!
Want to add YOU to our list of shoe customers. When
you find out the sort of shoes we sell and our prices you'll be
glad we added you, Depend on us for good overshoes too.
Hurst Bros
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