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•®V ill I 4, We would suggest that our store is as good, and we think a little better than other places. We do know that 3& Customers Come" here because every dollar they spend with us goes farther, lasts longer, gives more satisfaction gets more quantity, gets more quality, and does more to make a merry and delightful Christmas than money you spend elsewhere. That's what makes this store a Let "us invite you to call and examine our large line of_^^^ vy* and we assure you everything is first-class and of the very latest style. Now we are going to make the children happy. We desire to close out our entire line of toys in order to make room for our increased stock of dry goods, furnishing goods and millinery. We need the room now occupied by our stock of toys andwill sell everything at ACTUAL^ COST! This means just what it says, we must and will sell them. Dry Goods and Millinef^. A WBm Are YouSGoing To Buy for IJ' rwear, osie" Notions and Millinery, an Ate •to r\] A .o 1 f. v-.' tANTAK flli COST v- .!t MB 1- PURELY PERSONAL. Persons having friends vlsltingthem or knowing of strangers visiting in the oity will confer a great favor npon the Bdttor by Informing him either in person or by note.l Sheriff Wolever had business at Lamoni Monday. Will Hinkle was a passenger for Davis City Tuesday. W. A. Alexander had business at Davis City Monday. Deputy Sheriff Kehler had business at Decatur Tuesday. JaJies P. Gill, of Oarden Grove, was In this city Saturday. V. It. McGinnis had legal business at Osoeola yesterday. W. A. Davis went to Van Wert Friday to visit a few days. V. R. McGinnis bad legal business at Ottumwa Saturday. E. J. Blair, of Van Wert, had business in this city Tuesday. Mrs. W. A. Brown visited relatives at Davis City Saturday. Gould Wallace made a business trip to Des Moines Monday. Andrew McCartney had business at Pleasanton Thursday. Constable. Bert Warner bad official busi ness at Lamoni Monday. J. W. Bledsoe, of Des Moines, is in this city on a real estate deal. F. C. Muilinnix returned Friday from a business trip to Humeston. Dr. H. R. Layton had professional busi ness at Davis City Tuesday. Col. S. J. Burnison, of Davis City, had business in this city Friday. John Frazier returned Saturday from a few days' visit at Davis City. Dr. D. R. Dudley, of Garden Grove, was visiting in this city Sunday. U. W, Potts, of Garden Grove, had legal business in this city Saturday. Charlie Woodard, of Decatur, had business in this city Tuesday. Sheriff Wolever was transacting official business at Davis City Friday. Charles Norton, of Garden Grove, had business in this city Saturday. Dr. A. L. Sabin, of Kansas City, was in Leon a few hours last Saturday. Mark M. Shaw, of Van Wert, was trans acting business in this city Tuesday. S, C. Jennings, of Grand River, was in Leon a few days the first of the week. Mrs. L. F. Roberts returned Friday from a short visit in Corydon and Van Wert. S. H. Covington, the Grand River, mer chant, had business in this city Tuesday. Judge Harvey returned Thursday from Osceela, where he was attending court. Mrs. J. B. Boyd returned Friday trom a week's visit with Mends near Pleasanton. J. J. Smith, of southeast Leon, returned Thursday from a business trip to Osceola. Mrs. F. H. Matthews and children yisit ed over Sunday with friends at Garden Grove. County attorney Baker and Marion F. Stookey had legal business at Davis City Friday. Mrs. Victoria Pierce and little daughter, of Pleasanton, were visiting in Leon yes^ terday. Mrs. M. P. Garber, of Van Wert, came to Leon Saturday to visit a few days with relatives. Mrs. John Stuart returned last Saturday from Lacona, where she had been visiting relatives. P. F. Bradley, the optician, returned Tuesday from a professional visit to Bea consfield. J. B.Boyd and family departed yester day afternoon for their new home in Humeston. Mrs. F. E. Thompson came down from Des Moines Tuesday to remain until after the holidays. Ferd Rauch and his father, the aged Anton Rauch, of Lamoni, were Leon vis itors Monday. Mrs. L. Van Werden and Mrs. J. A. Cas ter went out to DeKalb yesterday tor a fdw days visit. J. A. Caldwell went to Darlington, Mo., Saturday and visited with Mrs. Caldwell until Monday. Mrs. W. T. Kelley and Miss Maud Wilson went to Humeston Monday, for a few days visit Mrs. H. L. McClaran and Miss Cora Syl vester, of Davis City, were visiting in this city yesterday. Miss Eloise Finley, of High Point, came Friday for an extended visit'atthe home of T. S. Arnold. Miss Kate Curry, of Franklin township, went to Kellerton Friday where she is visiting Mends. Ed. Schenck returned yesterday trom Ridgeway. where he has been working for several weeks. Miss Rosa Redman, of DeKalb, came to Leon last Saturday for a few days' visit with friends. W. H. Bobbitt, of Winterset, was in Leon yesterday selling cigars to his cus tomers in this city. Miss Anna Sowers, of Lincoln, Neb., came Friday for a visit at the home of her parents in this city. W. E. Myers, the popular north side druggist, returned from a business trip to Des Moines Saturday, Mrs. C. W. Reeder departed Saturday for Andover, where she visited over Sun day with her parents. J. R. Bowsher went to Lamoni Thurs day to assist in invoicing Bowsher & Bid dison's store at that place. Mrs. Nellie Radnich, of Davis City, vis ited over Sunday in this city with her brother, Charles Penniston. Miss Flo Albaugh returned to Lamoni Thursday after visiting a couple of daro with her parents in this city. Oapt: Thomas Ward, of Decatur, was in Leon Saturday, enroute to Burlington, where he will make a short visit. Miss Ophia Clark returned Saturday from a visit of several weeks in Des Moines With her sister, Mrs. R. L. Parrish. S®"1 Pffi°'w£o h« been attend- jog the Leon High School, returned to Utt home at Garden Grove Saturday. Mrs. R. L. Parrish and Miss Pearl Burke were passengers Tuesday for Des Moines where they will visit a few days. John H. Wood returned to St. Joe last Thursday after yisiting a few days with HIB parents and many friends in this city. C. W. Hoffman and John" Ledgerwood went to Des Moines Tuesday to attend the annual meeting of the State Agricultural Society. Mrs. Roy Buchanan, of Beaconsfield, was expected last evening to spend the holidays at the home of her aunt, Mrs. P. F. Bradley. W. E. Hill and wife, of Milo, were in Leon Monday on their way home from a few days visit with Henry Hill and family at Decatur. Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Layton returned Friday from a flying visit at the home of Mrs. Layton's brother, Judge Post, at Col- A. Swearingen, of Indianola, passed through Leon last Saturday, going to Cainsville, Mo., to look after some busi ness matters. Miss Kate James went to Lamoni last Saturday and on Monday commenced teaching a teach a term of school over in Rihggold county. Mrs. J. L. Parrisji and ohildten, of JJes ~~oines, came Saturday for a visit at The a pa re an N Clark in this city. iv ..." SM 'f 1? 4 1 N& Y* *V xg *4. A V, ST apt .a ,!,!i(sJ fv 1 tf JV a?-*, -^•T-vV 45 J. N. Gilreath, of the firm of Bryant & Gilreath, of Grand River, had business in this city Friday, We acknowledge a pleas ill from him. ant cal Elder J. M. Brown departed Thursday for Alvia, Okla., where he expecta to be engaged all winter in missionary work for the L. D. S. church. Allie Merwin left Friday for a trip to Humeston and other towns as the travel ing representative of the Peruna Drug Co., ofColumbUB, Ohio. Misses Fannie Covington, Blanche Will is and Bessie Leeper, were a trio of Pleas anton young ladies who were visiting in this city last Saturday. Mrs. M. Priest and children Bert and Ethel, of Centerville, came yesterday for a few days visit at the home of J. E. Van derpool in south Leon. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Toovey, of Pleasan ton, were in Leon last Friday. They were enroute for Seward, Neb., where they will make their future nome. Mrs. J. A. Caster and son Brown, and Mia. O. E. Hair and daughter Dorothy visited over Sunday in Osceola at the home of Charles Edwards. H. R. Heldman and family move to-day to the farm of his father-in-law, J. B. Os good, five miles north of Weldon, and he will farm it the coming season. Miss Edna Bowerman returned to her home near Decatur Tuesday, after visit ing a few days at the home of her aunt, Mrs. A. B. Owens in this city. Sirs. Robert Shular and baby, of Des Moines, came Friday for an extended visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bashaw in this city. Master Willie Bradley left Saturday on an extended trip to Racine, Wis., Milwau kee and Chicago, in company with Mr. Roy Buchanan, of Beaconsfield. Mrs. A. L. Dennis, Of Independence, Mo., who has been visiting with the family of J. M. filatti east of town, re turned to her home last Saturday. Mrs. J. P. Wharton and daughter Ethel went to Afton Friday afternoon for a visit at the home of her parents before going to her new home at Atchison, Kas. J. J. Hall and family and son Geo. Hali and wife, left Tuesday for May, Oklahoma, where they have purchased nrms. They shipped two cars of stock from here. Mrs. N. A. Carleton, of Kellerton, who was visiting her sister, Mrs. L. D. Miller in this city, went Monday to Westervllle to yisit another sister, Mrs. John Chew. Mrs. W. L. Caldwell returned to her home in Des Moines Tuesday after visiting several weeks in this oity at the home of her parents, Oapt. and MTS. A. A. Jenks. Mrs. M. P. Harris returned Saturday from a stay of several weeks in Des Moines with her daughter, Mrs. Hebener. She will spend the winter in Leon with her sons. C. W. and M. W. Wheeler, of Indianola, were in Leon Monday, returning home from Decatnr, where they were called by the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. Henry Hill. W. C. Postin and wife returned yester day to their home in Pocahontas county, after a pleasant visit at the home of Will Roberta in Center and with other friends in this vicinity. C. W. Hoffman returned Thursday from Shenandoah where was. called the day be fore to look after some bnainesa for a client. He got it settled up' and returned home on the first'train. Mrs. Belle Hloes, of Morrison. Okla homa, who is visiting relatives in this county, was visiting at Davis City the latter part of last week in company with Miss Utile Smallwood. Blood Humors It doesn't make any difference wheth er you believe in the modern theory and speak of the causes of diseases as referable to germs, microbes or bacilli, or whether you use the older and better understood terms of "humors" and "blood diseases"—Hood's Sartapa rllla cures them all. It cures scrofula, salt rheum or eczema, catarrh, rheumatism, malaria and all other blood poisons nervous troubles, debility and that tired feeling. This is not merely modern theoiy It Is solid up-to-date fact. Salt rheum on my hands so severe I had to wew gloves most or the time, and eonld not shut my thumb and finger together,' was eured by Hood's Sarsaparilla." Mas. A. O. SpAUUDtMO, North Sears port. Me. "Mr three months old boywas cured of a Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to cote and keeps the prom ise. |4o substitute for Hood's acts like Hood'a*-be sure to j*et Hood's. rj I Jr DES MOINES, IOWA. S OVER THREE ACRES OF HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE NOW FILL THIS—IOWA'S GREATEST TRADING MART. THAT GREAT 4TH FLOOR HOLIDAY BAZAR AND THE LIVE SANTA CLAUS TO WELCOME YOU IS WORTH COMING MILES TO SEE. Never before were there such unrivaled assortments of holiday goods gathered together under a single roof in the northwests—Jewelry, Books, Novelties, China, Cut Glass, Silverware, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Per fumes, Gloves, Hosiery, Cloaks, Suits, Furs, Men's and Boys' Clothingiand Furnishings, Draperies, Rugs, Fur niture and thousands of other items. "-r 7 11 Write to the "big store" for descriptions and prices It you cannot come In person. r"*»^ S FRANKELS." *, ~*V R. L. Parrish and son Robert went to Des Moines yesterday where Mr. Parrish is trying some cases before Federal Judge McPherson, growing out of the Davidson failure at Garden Grove. Ed L. Gardner and wife, of Anna, III., who have been visiting for several weeks in this city at the home of his father, Lew Gardner, left Saturday for O" they have decided to locate, Mr. J. A. Wheeler and Mrs. Lizzie In gall, of near Indianola, were in Leon last Thursday on their way to Decatur where they were called by the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. John Hill. Ira Newcomer, of Kansas, who has been visiting relatives and friends in this vicin ity for a couple of weeks, departed Mon day for Winfield, Kas., to assume the duties of ticket agent on the Santa Fe R. R., which has a strike of the operators on its line, and they ordered every employe to report for dnty at once. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Walght, of Leon, Iowa, arrived Tuesday of this week and were entertained as visiting guests at J. E. Blackaller's home. Mr. WaTght is a trav eling salesman representing a big ehina firm of Chicago. His wife accompanies him this trip and so will enjoy the hospi tality of these Mends while in our city.— Shenandoah World. O. T. Oonrey, who for several years has been the popular and efficient mailing clerk in the Leon postoffice, left yesterday for Redding, Kas., where he joins his father's brother, and will accompany him to Los Angeles, California, where he has the promise of a good situation. "Trip" is one of the most popular young men of Leon, and has many friends who are sorry to see him leave here, bnt there are very few opportunities open for a bright young man and he decided to seek new home in the far .west. His legion of friends wish him unbounded success. Headache and dizziness are quickly cured by Motley's Little Liver Pills for Bilious People, They aronse the Torpid Iivor, work off the BILE and cure Oonitipation. One a dosa. Sold by L. Van Werden. Jell-O, The New Desert, 8range,all leases the family. Four flavors:—Lemon, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers. 10 ots. Try it to-day. MATRIMONIAL, PIPER—HAMILTON. BW£ r'l'll I Us 1 i, Is* ciiji- Married, at the residence of Frank Cox, in Eden township, Mr. Harvey Piper, of Eden township, to Miss Lenna Hamilton, of Davis City. The cere mony was a quiet one, only a few inti mate friends and relatives of the bride and groom being present. Harvey as he is familiarly called is one of our most promising young men and has the qualities that go to make up a good and honerable young man and Lenna, well we all know her as a bright young wo man, and we think that Harvey in se curing her has found a most useful help mate. May they live long and enjoy a happy and prosperous journey through life is the wish of all their friends. This signature is on every box of the ganuina Laxative BroflMHQuiniiie Tabi** the 'remedy that «swt »««M la mmt day Public Sale|f|j I will sell at public sale in Decatur City, on Saturday, Dec. 22, all of my household and kitchen furniture, con sisting of stoves, cupboards, safe, chairs, tables, lounge, pictures and many other things too numerous to mention. Terms made known ob day of sale. 8aie to commence at 1 o'clock. S. Y. Harger, CHABLKS TUCKKB. Auctioneer. Lady Correspondent Wanted. I want to hear from any lady who has stomach trouble. I will recommend Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and guarantee it to cure. Yours Truly, SiW L. VAN WEBDBN. You take no chances when you buy RUBS' Bleaching Blue. This famous article makes clothes whiter than wow. FOB SALE—A good second-haifd hard coal stove for sale cheap. W.E. MYERS. Do your clothes look yellow? If so,' use Maple City Soap.r It will make them white again. If you are going to use any Angola yarn better buy it now. We are Belling for a short time at 12J cctatfl- a ball for white or gray. THOMPSON & WAKNEB. In cases of catarrh Hood's Sarsap arilla heals the tissues, builds up the system, expels impurities. from the blood and cures. To Break MP Cold In Oae, Nlakt Or to quickly care La Grippe -take '-Weeks' Break-Up A-Cold Tablets." We oheerfally re fund Jbe pnrh tse price If it fails to cure Prico J," (Jv ./i». G. Myers A Co, -v. .v. fx* S0 t.•} t«J ^U MOINES. 7 1 -J r.1 -J 4 •j Nf Van Wert. rl'-i iV. 1 $ Arta" Harris and family will start to California the lastof this week or the first of next, where Mr. Hairis expects a position as section foreman on the Santa Fe railroad. A number of friends gathered at the Harris home Saturday evening where a late supper was served. Garfield Wilson arrived from Clarinda Tuesday and will remain in this vicinity this winter. C. R. Strong returned from Illinois Friday. C. W. Anchutes endeavored to board the south bound freight last Saturday evening while in an intoxicated condi tion and narrowly escaped being crush ed beneath the wheels. Clarence Pierce, who went to Welt mire's Institute at Nevada, Mo., a few weeks ago. to receive magnetic treatment has returned and is in a decidedly worse condition than before treatment. The Bank of Van Wert has opened up for business. The bnainesa of the old bank, The Farmers and Merchants, will soon be transferred to the new bank. Miss Laura King returned" from Omaha Monday. O. V. L. Harper had business in Osce ola Monday. John Fierce's little grey dog of the cur species was found dead in his yard one day last week and Frank Stone burner was charged with the killing, but before trial the case waa settled by Fierce paying the costs and buying the dogforfl. James Wilson has received notice of an increase in his pension of $2.00 per month, commencing ten years back. The odd feature of this increase is that Mr. Wilson haB never made application for an increase. John Belding, whojias been in South Dakota this summer, will be home soon. Art thou one of the many that has drained the Golden Nectar that maketh thy heart full of strength anagladneija? If not, take Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask your druggist. Crown. The wreck on the noon train 3und'ay fortunately hurt no one but disappoint ed several. Ira Dunn, of Port Arthnr, Texas, is here visiting his parents. We are sorry to hear of John Scott's death. The funeral was held at his home in Garden Qrove Saturday and he was buried in the JohnsOn cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. Mrs. Simon Goodman was taken very ill at literary but is QOW convalescent. On account of sickness Rev. Ilsley failed to fill his regular appointment at Crown Chapel Sunday. Capt. J. D. Brown is buying corn in these parts this week, Sears & Caster have been loosiing some of their fide stock. Quite an exciting time at Mr. Good son's caused by burning flue. Miss Moore and Miss Baker are oii the sick list. J.W.Bowman put up a windmill for John Moore last week. Our liteiary is progressing nicely and every bod y. is taking a' livelylnterest. Mrs Luce is still very low'" with '.con sumption, Jonn Caster is running his night Wl,d#y since his new.engine c^me Davis City. $ C. A. Cave has tladed his store build ing occupied by J. C. Keshlear, stock of goods and residence property to Wm Mcintosh for his farm. He sold bia farm to Dorn & Mitcfcjeil. John Poush has sold bis 80 acres to a Mr, Graham, Mr. Cave and brother-in-law, Mr. lit tle will move their families back tbiCan sas where Mr. Cave baB an interest in a hardware store. (f. W. Keller. has Bold his store buiid to.J. F. ftolon. medi($nec show leaves to-day, a#jiof Garden pro# after enter nutgDmvis Oity for a cbuple-of ifeeks. WUjL Bowman, editor, of the King City Democrat, visited-hi* niother' last Sun day. Quite an excitement prevailed^ here last Sunday, owing to the wreck at the Junction of the noon passengef. All kinds of reports were circulated, but the facts are that the engine went 09 its side and the baggage car was turned crosswise of the track,, but right side up. The'supposition, which improbably true, is that the Bwitch. was by some unlucky chance left open Mrs. S. E. Adams accompanied her! son Mark to his home near Tuskeego Sunday. Lena J. Lambert, of Lamoni, fill give an elocut^nary entertainment at the L. D. S. cbajM Thursday evening, Dee. 13. B. W. LBining has moved bis family' into the Fjhnk Bullock property..r The Library Movement. Pursuant to adjournment the com lnittee as a whole held its second meet ing at the home of the chairman, Satur day, Dec. 8,1900. The meeting was well attended and none tl the earnest en thusiasm of the previous meeting was lacking. The reports of special committees were heard, discussions of the same and of further steps to be taken being the chief features of this meeting. No definite action, in regard to rent ing of proper building or rooms was taken by tne ladies this being deemed ar a matter whose final adjustment should be left to the library Board when this body shall have been created as provid ed for by law. A-public meeting soon to be held was agrewl upon as the next step. At this meeting it is expected that the Secre tary of the Slate Library Commission, Miss Tyler, will be present and will ad dress the people. The date will be an nounceil as soon 'as this official can name it. This is part of her work, for which the state pays her, and she comes without expense to us. At this public meeting it is hoped the library spirit will be aroused in the hearts of all our ople and that from that time- the work begun by this committee will be taken up by ail ani carried on to mplete and glorious victory. When the people have begun to truly visb for a library, and the Board of~ Trustees has been chosen, then this committee will feel that its work, as a committee is done andwill resolve it self-into earnest individual workers de voted to the cause but ready to work under orders in any and every way that shall promise success. The reports of such committees as had been instructed of definite action by their organizations in the form of pledges to the furtherance of-the enter prise were as follows: P. E. O. lodge, I $25 New Century Club, $15 13 Club, donate the books composing their cir culating library—about thirty volumes. Other societies not yet taken action. The committee then adjourned to meet Saturday, December 15, at 7 p. m, at the home of Mrs. L. Van Werden. A. L. CUBBY, HKLKN VAN WEBDBN, Chairman. Secretary. Most In Quantity, Best In Quality". Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron is a tonic, a blood purifier and a blood": maker. It does nbt stop with merely^* curing certain diseases, like sctofula, sores, a bee sees, etc., but cleanses and builds up the whole system. Ail who have tried it say there is more cure in one bottle of Morley's Sarsaparilla and Christmas, Is almost- here aud you will soon be looking for suitable presents. We have the largest line of '3s* Jewelry, Silverware, J. R. BASHAW. jeweler and Bookseller. High Grade Imported and Domestic Stock for Sale at Lowest Prices. 7 We Invite an Inspection of our stock and prices. P. D. CLOSE. LEON. IOWA. OON'T BE FOOLEDU a: TIM wrbt is being flood** with worthlcM Imitation* ROCKY MOUNTAIN ...TEA ... To protect the public we orilli especial attention td oar trade^T mark, printed on every pack age. Demand the genuine. For Sale tyaU Dnijgtota Si P! N Iron than in six of any other kind. Sold by agent in every town and bv •& Van Werden. t. Cut Glass, Chinaware, Fancy Goods. Ever Bhown in Decatur county and the prices are extremely low. __ V--4V 7 K. WEAR DIAMONDS AS OTHERSI A Newly Discovered 6em from South America. BRI6HT, SPARKL1N6, BEAUTIFUL, The flnegt ••Imitations ln the world. For ^rUllrmoe they equal tbe genuine. I- Puzzle ,. expertB. They cad only tell. the differenoe by .S a test. Set ln 14 earat gold flUed ndtantlngs and warranted 10 years, Wilt 'retain their brllllaney forever.' Workntatinip Sauld not' 'i be better it they cost twenty times the price asked. To introduce these .semi-precious"* Se ms we wlU offer them atabout the value otV-^ mounting. They will :more |than trebleVlS in price in six months. Any of the above articles sent by Registered mall on reeept of •3.B0, Knot as repreiiented your aooney will trip of SHBBIFP'd 8ALK. By virtue of an excicuttOiL 'dtwo from the Clerk ol, the District Cour_ turconnty, Iowa,onajudgment iib£ said court, on the 8th day of Novarnb in favor of Eliza Johnson, as .plain against M. Z. Roberts and t. •*&t me PH^ defendants,for the sum of Seven Hi Forty-five and 71-100 dollars and and 88-100 cents, ttt attomeyr costs taxed at $8.85 and accruing eoSL, lerled upon the following real estate? as the property of said defendants, to said execution, to-witr -Qut lot G, second addition to the townw Leoi catur oounty, lowat-ai-d will Tffer for sale to the highest bidder igha on the 10th day of January, a. 0f of the ooart house door in Leon, 1 hour of 10 o'clock a. ot said aa where di«e attendance: will be undersigned, Dated at Leon, Iowa, Dec. 10^ im lfl «t Sheriff of