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LEON
COMPANY.
The Peoples Favorite.
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Xmas Store.
We are ready for the happy crowds
that will be out every day until Xmas
eve in search of
DESIRABLE GIFTS
and an enormous holiday business is
rolling in upon us for the word is out
that this storelinsures to every purchas
er the best, the safest and most
satisfactory selections for Christmas
gifts. Every department is full of choice
bargains. We quote a few of the
MANY BARGAINS OFFERED
$2.00 Lamps lor $1.50.
1.00 Wash Bowl and Pitcher 90c.
12.00 Dinner Sets, 100 Pieces, $10.00.
Berry Sets $1.00 and up to $2.50 per set.
8.00 Lamps for $5.00.
2.50 Water Sets $1.75.
12.00 Chamber Sets, 12 Pieces, $8.50.
We also have a nice line
FANCY CANDIES
Such as mixed, stick, fancy bonbons,
chocolate creams,fancy oranges,nuts
of all kinds,bananas and fresh oysters
FANCY CIGARS
in fancy box, 25 in box
$1.00 PER BOX.
LEON QUEENSWARE CO.
... S. E. BOWMAN, Manager.
Christmas Greeting.
What is nicer to buy a friend than a fine pair of shoes.
fall line of felt slippers and warm goods for
|1.00, $1.25 and $1.50.
Ladies fine shoes warm lined only 11.50.
Soft soles for the baby, red, white, blue, pink and
brown satin. Also a fleeced lined leather moccasin
that are just the thing for winter.
Don't Foiget the Boys!
They want a good solid pair of shoes that will hold
their skates. We have the shoes that will suit you.
I Ladies patent leather, stylish toe and hoel $3,50.
ffiSGents patent leather or enamel 14.00
I. G. CONN,
Manager.
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Poultry, Butter,
Eggs. Hides, Tal
low and Beeswax.:
01dJs Rubber, Iron
and Metals.
est PriGes Paid in Cash!
G/VT^S PRODUCE CO.
HAL GATES, Manager.
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Particulars oft the Shooting
Death of David E. Galpin.
and
There has been so many conflicting
accounts circulated about bow David
Galpin was'shot, his iriends want it told
to the public as near as possible just as
it occured. In March, 1900, Mr. Galpin
came to Ravanna, brought property in
town where he lived, and bought a farm
2J miles south-east of town and his son
in-law Herbert Cozad, lived on the farm.
Mr. tialpin went to the farm every fen
days to help about the work. It was
nearer to go on foot through the fields,
and this way he crossed a small creek
and some timber. He saw signs of game,
brought traps and set them then he
would take his gun, go by Uis traps in
the morning, work until tired and return
home the same way. On the morning
of November 29tb, he asked several to
go with him to his traps and have a
hunt. Ernest Egleson. a boy about 12
years old, went with him. They had
been to the traps and was on their way
home and met two boys, one about 18
—the other 15 years.
Following is the statement of Clarence
Wordley:
"I am 18 years old the loth of June,
1901. Me and my brother started hunt
ing, to Jake Loutzenhiser's and asked
biun if we could kill some quails on hi
farm. He said we could. We went
across his field to the back fence where
there is some timber and brush and we
met Uncle Dave. 1 WHS trying to kill a
quail for mother, but had not killed any,
could not hit them on the wing. Uncle
Dave said: "Come and go back with me
and I will kill one for you."
"We went over into Cooper's field to
some corn shocks. The dog began to
run around and Uncle Dave said for me
to watch. I was about (i or 8 feet be
hind him. Two birds flew up and Uncle
Dave stepped to one side right in front
of my gun and shot. 1 went to turn
my gun and it was just half cocked. 1
turned quick and it went ofi. Uncle
Dave sat down and said: "You have
shot me—did you shool? I said "no."
He asked iue bow it happened and 1
told him. He said it was very bad but I
could not help it and I was not to blame.
Ernest and my brother run for some
help. Uncle Dave got up and walked to
a shock of corn that lent over and sal
down on it, and I sat down with him.
He talked about all the time until tbev
came with the wagon then 1 went home.
have lived, in Ravanna about three
months. We moved from Gentry county,
Mo., to Ravanna. My name is'Clarence
Wordley."
The following is a tribute to the
worth and substantial character of ihe
deceased by a number of his Decatur
county friends and former neighbors,
who have known him for about forty
years.
David E. Galpin who, for 42 years,
was a resident of Morgan township,
Decatur county, Iowa, was on Thanks
giving day, 1900, about 10 o'clock a. m.,
fatally shot by the accidental discbarge
of a shot gun heavily loaded with shot,
which was in the hands of a boy about
18 years of age, with whom he had been
hunting quail. No one seems to know
how the gun was discharged, bnt no
blame is attached to the boy.
Dave Galpin, as everybody knew him,
was born in Delaware county, Ohio, Feb
ruary 25, 1846, and removed with his
parents to Decatur county, Iowa, in
1853, locating on the property owned
by himself and parents until his remov
al to Ravanna, Mo., in last February.
At the outbreak of the Civil war in
1801 he, at the age of 15 years, enlisted
in the 3rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry,
mounted, serving 3 years, at the time
be re-enlisted as a veteran in the 13th
Missouri Cavalry, serving until May
1866, when he was mustered out of ser
vice with his regiment, having 'seryed
more than 4 years, never having left
his regiment during all this army ser
vice. After returning from the army he
came back to his old home to care for
his parents, who were getting quite old
and feeble. He remained single until
1871 when he was joined in matrimony
with Margaret E. Comer, with whom he
ever lived happily until his sad death.
He left no children of his own.
D. E. Galpin was one of the charter
members of Jas. H. Rogers Post G. A. R.
at Lineville, Iowa. When he fell mor
tally wounded he fell among friends and
army comrades at Ravanna, Mo. The
Ravanna Post took charge of his re
mains and with highest military honors
turned the body over to Jas. H. liodgers
Post at Lineville, Iowa, who after relig
ious services at the M.E.church conducted
by Dr. E. Glendenning, took charge of the
body and laid it away in its last resting
lace in Evergreen cemetery at Lineville,
owa, with all the honois of a soldier's
burial. A tremendous concourse of peo
ple followed the remains to the grave,
D. E. Galpin, during his long resi
dence among us, was ever one of those
men who never had an enemy, always a
citizen that could be depended upon in
any emergency. Haying filled most of
the offices within the gift of his township
all of which were filled with wisdom and
fidelity, no man could be missed more
than he, and when he saw that death
was near, called his surrounding friends
and said: "Do not worry for me all is
well." He was conscious until the last
breath.
Mrs. D. E. Galpin wishes to extend
her heartfelt thanks to all comrades and
friends who so kindly administered to
them during her sore trial.—Lineville
Tribune.
No Right to Ugliness.
The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attractive
must keep her health. If she is weak,
sickly and all run down, she will be
nervous and irritable, if she has con
stipation or kidney trouble, her impure
blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin
eruptions and a wretched complexion.
Electric Bitters is the best medicine in
the world to tegulate stomach, kidneys,
liver and to purify the blood. It gives
strong neryes, bright eves, smooth, vel
vety skin, rich complexion. It will
make a good-looking, charming woman
of a run-down invalid. Only 50 cents at
L. Van Werden's drug store.
J. R. Bashaw invites all to come and
see his toy'and fancy goods line.
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And Items of Interest
as Reported by our
Correspondents.
Amos Chambers, of Leon, called at
John McDaniel's Sunday.
David Robison has moved toBlockley
where he will do blacksmithing.
Misses Rosa and Jessie Frakes, of near
Davis City, attended Sabbath school at
New Salem Sunday.
B. F. Robison and family spent Sun
day at Willie Moore's.
Miss Elsie Dale expects to start to
Kansas soon and will spend the win
ter with her sister, Mrs. Graves.
Frank Still, of .Missouri, is working
for James Cozad.
Win. Moore was a Leon caller last
Friday.
Albert Woolsey and Ida Dale called
on Dave McCutchan and Claud Leon
ard Sunday.
Emmet Still, of Hard Scrabble, was
seen in these parts one day the past
week.
Miss May Gore is assisting Mrs. Drake
this week.
Miss Mary McDaniel was the guest of
Miss Inez Hamilton, of Blockley, Tues
day night.
N. A. Lillie is reported on the sick
list.
Alvin Still spent Snnday with his par
ents.
A good time is reported at Jack Hall's
Thursday night.
We understand that Messrs. Jack and
Charley Hall, together with their fami
lies, expect to start to Oklahoma next
week.
Alvin Still is husking corn for Juhn
McDaniel.
Jasper Dale came in from Oklahoma
last week and is visiting friends near
Spring Valley.
Everett Hamilton and Miss Alta Dale,
of Spring Valley, spent Sunday after
noon with Bess Hall.
Miss Mary McDaniel returned Tues
day from a two week's stay in Davis
City.
Henry Durham, of Woodland, called
at George Jennings Sunday.
John McDaniel is confined to bis
room with an attack of malaria fever.
Miss Rosa Fracker is assisting Mrs.
H. E. Horney with her household duties
this week.
Several of our people partook of tur
key at the home of N. A. Lillie Thanks
giving.
Wm. Robison called on his son at
Blockley Friday.
Mrs. I. T. Evans returned to her home
at Davis Ciy Tuesday after visiting at
the home of A. C. Dale.
George Moore and family Sundayed
at James Cozad's.
David Robison, of Blockley, was call
ing on his many friends in these parts
Saturday evening.
G. W. Moore and wife spent Sunday
at James Cozad's.
Floyd Dale, of Spring Valley, was a
pleasant caller at John McDaniel's Sun
day.
A Powder Mill Explosion
Removes everything in sight, so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are
mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the
delicate machinery of your body with
calomel, croton oil aloes pills, when Dr.
King's New Life Pills, which are gentle
as a summer breeze, do the. .-work per
fectly. Cures headache, constipation.
Only 25c at L. Van Werden's drugstore.
Tuskeego.
The depot at this place burned
Thursday morning.
Miss Imes, of Mt. Ayr, is here sewing
for Mrs. Geo. Fosdick.
John Brown and wife returned from
Otiumwa Wednesday where they had
been visiting his sister, Mrs. George
Smith.
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Will Ashburn Sundayed at R. N. Kel
ler's.
Mrs. Walker returned to her home at
Mt. Ayr Tuesday after yisiting her
daughter Mrs. John Allen.
Mrs. Piercy spent Sunday evening
with her son Charles.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist
church met with Mrs. Levi Fosdick Fri
day evening.
Edd Scott and family left Tuesday for
a visit In Des Moines with Edd'B sisters,
Mesdames Danner and Baker. Mrs.
Scott'8 brother and sister, Jim and
Mamie Barrett, are keeping house for
them until their return.
Dave Enis and wife visited Saturday
at John Biown's.
Etta and Eva Piersy called on Ida
Truitt Sunday evening.
Mrs. Poland came down from Mt. Ayr
Wednesday and visited until Friday
with her daughter, Mrs. Hugh Wiley.
Millard Spitznogle and family spent
Sunday at Bert Hickman's.
Clyde Linden, of Decatur, spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with the Fos
dick boys.
Rev. T. H. Jones, of Eagleville, will
preach at the Baptist church next Sun
day morning and evening.
Roy Hall Sundayed with Lee Fosdick.
Miss Edith Barnes is on the sick list.
Miss Imes Sundayed with Florence
and Winnie Edmonson.
When in Doubt /auRscLp-fronj
Ohio,
Maude R. Adams of Dayton,
Writes:
Gentlemen —The requirements of the
last society season, with late hours,
promiscuous eating and irregular habits
left me a physical wreck. Sick head
aches, indigestion and a sluggish condi
tion of the organs were my daily tor
ment until I tried Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin.
Yours is truly a household remedy
with us. Gratefully yours,
MAUDE R. ADAMS.
Sold by L. Van Werden.
Choice hard winter seed wheat for
sale, 2£ miles south-east of Woodland.
MIKE GROGAN.
MiLiD^AXATIVE.
NtftVE.lt.LS
Of special utility in Poverty of Nerve Force,
Nerve-Tire, Worry, Exhaustion, Headache, Depression,
Nausea, Loss of Appetite, Liver Torpor, Insomnia,
Palpitation of the Heart and all Nerve Disorders.
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Garden Grove.
John Scott, eldest son of Stephen
Scott, died at his home at this place last
Thursday. He had been indisposed for
some time, but not seriously, but the
first of last week he was srticken with
paralysis, from which it was evident
that he could not rally, and on Thurs
day he died. The funeral took place on
Saturday morning at the house and the
remains were conveyed to the cemetery
at Franklin church, near his former
home, for interment, the service being
conducted by Rev. I. N. Woodward and
Elder Kob. Mr. Scott was one of the
old residents of this place, having lived
here nearly all his life.
The funeral of Mrs. George Battle
took place at her home in this place
last Thursday afternoon. She had been
married but about a year and had been
an invalid nearly all that time.
The "White Elephant" company
showed at the opera house last Friday
evening to a fair sized audience. The
entertainment was fair but rather rocky
in some places.
Will Hensley and family will leave
this week for their new home in Mon
tana.-
J. F. Gill and family moved to Leon
the first of the week. About two dozen
persons surprised him by gathering in
with well filled baskets and a very pleas
ant evening was spent.
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We notice sale bills for J. W. Buck
ingham up, which reminds us that we
are about to lose this old and most "x
ceilent citizen. For nearly a half cen
tury he has lived on his farm a few miles
north ol Leon. He expects to move to
Indianola to educate his children.
L. Cheneworth, of Albia, was here
last Saturday attending the funeral of
John Scott and shaking hands with old
friends.
We understand that BJake Miller has
bought the Chas. Hall farm.
J. R. White WAS at Osceola last week
looking after his hardware store at that
place.
Rev. and Mrs. J. Q. Hall are at Mich
igan City, Ind., this week attending the
funeral of a very old and dear friend.
Rev. O. E. Lovett occupied the pulpit
at the Presbyterian church Sunday.
The school library added a number of
new books Iht first of the week.
Volcanic Eruptions
Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures
them also old, running and fever sores,
ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts,
bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands,
chilblains, Best pile cure on earth.
Drives out pains and aches. Only 25
cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by L. Van Werden, druggist.
Center.
We sampled some of Mrs. Frank
Long's cooking Sunday.
Mr. Rosecrans, of High Point town
ship, purchased some brood sows in Cen
ter.
Mrs. Guthrie gaye a dinner Thanks
giving.
Mr. Monroe is going to move on Mrs.
McClure's farm.
Citizens from Center materialized at
the play "Faust" Saturday night, Dec.
1st, to learn the truth of Henry Ward
Beecher's criticism: "Goethe's poem
'Faust' has done more to elevate pur
ity and illustrate the difl'erence between
good and evil than all the sermons ever
preached."
Mrs. Turner has been visiting her son.
The Union literary Friday night was
attended by old and young.
Mr. Robbins and wife made a trip to
Van Wert.
Miss Cora Chastain is in poor health.
The are two new barns freshly paint
ed in Center.
Widow Gardner's barn and contents
burned last week.
Elmer Brown and family will move to
their new farm on Grand river this
week.
Wm. Davis lost a fine horse.
How Are Your Nerves?
If you are weak and you feel nervous
and easily "flustrated," can't sleep, and
rise in the morning unrefreshed, your
blood is poor. Strong nerves depend
upon rich, nourishing blood. Hood's
Sarsaparilla makes the nerves strong by
enriching and vitalizing the blood. It
gives sweet, refreshing sleep and com
pletely cures nervous troubles. Begin
taking it to-day.
Nausea, indigestion
Hood's Pills.
are cured bv
Woodland.
Bob Guinn, the Wayne county sberifi,
was in town Friday.
Our merchants were busv buying
turKeys last week.
W.H.Wilson has built a new side
walk from his residence to town.
Harvey Adair came in from Joplin,
Mo., last Monday to visit relatives.
Gid Evans, the Lineville marshal, was
in town Monday.
Geo. Gartin and family left Thursday
for Oklahoma where they will make
their future home.
The young folks enjoyed an oyster
supper at C. Deisher's Saturday night.
Delia Braners is sewing for Mrs, Glea
son this week.
Rich, Red Blood.
Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron not
only purities the blood, but makes new,
rich, red blood. If you have skin erup
tions, boils, abcesses, rheumatism or
scrofula, or if you have a run-down,
tired-out-feeling, try this remedy and
note the prompt results. Sold by agent
in every town and by L. Van Werden.
High Point.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Stiles and children
spent Sunday with Albert Northrup and
wife.
Carrie Wilson was the guest of Lulu
Layton Sunday.
Mrs. J. B. McCleary is very low at
this writing.
C. W. McCleary, of Murray, was in
town last week.
Bertha Beavers and Mattie Konklin
spent Sunday with Laura Warrington.
Rev. Woodward filled his appointment
here Sunday.
Ed and Laura Aten spent Sunday
with Jessie and George Keller.
Mrs. Northrup left Tuesday for a visit
at Tingley, la.
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
McCleary Monday.
Harry Cox arid Everet Dodd took
dinner with Harl Wanington Sunday
The Latest Song
And how it goes is always of interest
to some but the conditions of one's
health should be first in the line of con
sideration. If you take Dr. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin you can't haye indiges
tion or stomach trouble. That is cer
tain. L. Van Werden.
Cane seed wanted. Will ship car Jan
uarv 1. BOWSHER & BIDDISON
CASTOR IA
For Infants and Children.
Tha Kind You Have Always Bought
'Bears the
Signature of
Personally Conducted Tours to Cal-1
ifornia, in Pullman Tour
ist Sleeping Cars. I
Via Chicago Great Western Ry. to
Kansas City and Santa Fe Route to
Los and Southern California.!
t0UrS are
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Bargains in
Jl®en Paying
M„I„Angelej
is T, ,, ,, and Southern Pacific Railways through
ne:T,
Sleepers equipped with wide vestibules,
steam heat and gas light. One of those
new sleepers leaves Des Moines at 8:45
Western for Los Angeles and Southern
l.
Buy Russ' Bleaching Blue at Caster's
OA.
Bears the
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rThe Kind You Have Always Bought
lu'lm^ Tounst Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso and Los
«, points and connecting at Spoflord June
p_ every Monday, via Chicago Great
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ihe cars are well equipped for a long.earlv Thursday morning. These are
pnce
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double berth is only about one-half.
I1 ull information furnished by any Great
Western Agent or F. H. Lord, Geueral
Passenger & Ticket Agent,
St., Chicago.
XMAS GOODS
Our immense line of Holiday Goods are
all in and we are showing some of
the prettiest things for Christmas
Gifts you ever had the pleasure of
seeing. The prices we ask are low
and if you see them you will buy.
We name below a few
suitable presents we
Now don't think this is all we have
come in and let us show you.
Remember we have a nice line of
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[Hamilton
Fine Cigars
which would make a nic^ gift
husband. No matter what
looking for come hej
L. Van Werden.
HAMILTON & 6AMM1
Are you interested in,
Underwear?
If vouare, you cannot afford to miss the bargains
we are giving in our closing out prices. In both wool
gjg and cotton our underwear is of the best, and all we ask
you is what it cost. Any size wanted, from two years
Hi o'd to the largest- man or woman. You will be surprised
HI when you see the splendid qualities and small amount
they cost.
the same. We sell as good a ladies stocking (all wool)
for 25c as you buy elsewhere at 40c to ij()e and plenty
of others of equal good value at their prices. Ladies
mittens of every kind. You might as well make up your
mind to come in aud pick out what you want, because
that is what you will do as soon as you see them.
Men's warm mittens from 15c to 50c.
Don't fail to see them,
1 The best shoes are none too good for the present
reduirements and the cheap qualities of the bulk of the
shoes sold render them almost worthless in this muddy EE
weather. To buy cheap quality shoes now, only because
I .you think they cost less, is to waste your money, and E=
I continually have wet, cold teet, and probably sickness EE
1 on account of it. We have plenty of good shoes which
we are anxious to sell at the same prices which you have EE
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Sir
ThrouchTourist Slccpir.&Car Ser
vice to Texas, Old Mexico
and California.
Via Chicago Great Western Ry. to
Kansas City, and Missouri, Kansas &
Texas, San Antonio & Arkansas I'asa
Angeles to
San Francisco. Only through
car line from the Northwest to Texas
tion for aM poinls in 01d Mp xico. These
cars
Callforma via Kansas City, and reaches flcial and leave Des Moines everv Satur
Los Angeles the following Friday morn- ,iay
are in charge of an experienced of-
11:40 a.m. reaching Dallas the
following Sunday, San Antonio on Mon-
•lucted by an experienced official who day, El Paso on Tuesdav, Los Angeles
accompanies the train to its destination. I
noon Wednesday and' San Francisco
?°nif°rtabl.e as the [Pullman Tourists Cars similar to those
run on a11
transcontinental lines and the
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charges for berths are about half those
regularly charged. To persons who
have made the trip to California via
111) Adams I other routes, this southern route will
prove a most delightful change, ami to
persons contemplating a trip to Texas
or Mexican points, it furnishes facilities
heretofore unoifered. Full information
urnished by any Chicago Great West
ern Agent, or F. H, Lord, G. P. T. A.,
113 Adams St., Chicago.
of the many
are showing.
Medallions,
Dressing Cases,
Fine Perfumes,
Albums, Toys.
for the
are
for poor qualities, and poorly made shoes.
not buy now while this opportunity is offered. =E
& I)ou't wait until others get the very bargains you want. Ei
Wfe also have plenty of good overshoes for men,
ladies and children. All new, freHh, good and of the best
quality and quality is what you hav° to buy it you get
any benefit from them in this muddy, cold weather.
We guarantee them to be first-claBs and sell them with
out profit.
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