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1 i? -T ARE YOU A BOOSTER? Do Yob Want to See Leon Grow and Improve? Then Do All Yoi Can to Help Secure Waterworks. Reports from various sources seem to indicate that when the the people of Leon vote on the waterworks ques tion again on Dec. 14th, that the proposition will be carried this time by a good safe majority. At the spec ial election last spring a change of 25 votes would have carried the elec tion. At that time there waB some objection to the manner in which the proposition was submitted, but this time this has been avoided. The city council employed an expert firm of civil engineers to establish the grades and make a preliminary survey and estimate for the proposed system of waterworks, and they made a full report on the cost, which was pub lished a short time ago, and a big blue print map has been furnished to the city council showing just where the water pipes will be laid, and it is so arranged that fire protec tion will be afforded to every resident of the city. It is up to the people of Leon to do something if they want the city to continue to grow. We have secured a magnificent new depot which will be erected next spring, and among other things it provides for waterworks in the depot for clos ets, and the city should see that city water is furnished for this purpose, but of course the railroad company will have to pay for it. A city is what the citizens make it. Look at other county seat towns in southern Iowa which have made such splendid growths in the last few years, and you will find that everyone of them has a system of waterworks. There is no public improvement which will be worth more to the property own ers, and which will tend to increase the value of their property, as well as furnish fire protection. Another objection which was urged before was that pond water would be used and it would be unfit for drink ing purposes. The civil engineers say that plenty of good well water can be secured and they recommend this supply. Let everyone look ^t this matter in a business like manner. Don't be misled by any wild state ments, such as were used at the last election. No one is forced to take city water unless they want it, any more than any one is forced to use electric lights unless they want them. City water is for your convenience, and you cannot be forced to use it. It is being reported that if the water works carry that property owners will have to pay for the big sewers which the council will order con structed at the expense of the abut ting property owners. The law pro vides that where a public sewer is built that the expense of building it is paid by the public in general, not by the individual property owners. Don't take our word for it. Go to any at torney in the city and ask his opin ion. Leon is on the verge of a substant ial growth. We must have the same public improvements as other cities if we would keep up in the proces sion. Do you want to retard the growth and improvement of your town? If not, it is your duty to vote for the waterworks. A Birthday Surprise. Thursday, November 25th, being two neighbors' birthday, being Mrs. Marion Davis' 30th birthday and Jasper Spargur's 46th birthday, their friends and neighbors made them a complete surprise by about 70 gathering at the Spargur home with well filled baskets. Marion Davis and family were invited to spend Thanksgiving at Spargur's, and on their arrival the table was spread with a fine dinner which they all had prepared, and all seemed to enjoy very, much The afternoon was spent in music and social chat, and all departed wishing them many more birthdays. Those present were J. W. Moore and wife, Marion Davis and family, Barney Tharp and fam ily, John Hamilton and family, Jim Drury and family, G. W. Davis and wife and grandson Leslie, Ernest Landphair, wife and baby, Jim Moore and family, T. L. Wynne and wife and son Andrew, Seth Davis and family, Lon DeLong, wife and daugh ter Velva, Mr. Schoonover and fam ily, Martin Hendrickson and family and a brother of Mr. Hendrickson, Will Henderson and family, Bert and Dennis Ingram and Phoebe Cross. "Montana." The theatre goers who like a good clean drama, with a story that grips the attention of an audienca from the time the curtain goes up until the final curtain falls on the last act, should not miss seeing "Montana," when it appears at Van Werden's opera house on Saturday night. Dec. 4th. The scenes of "Montana" are laid in that western state at the ranch of Abner King, and the town of Thompson, Montana, while the story, a romance of these western plains, deals with a people slow to provoke anger and who are staunch friends when one has proven himself worthy of their friendship. Nothing that could contribute to the success of this play has been omitted, Mr. Carey having provided a scenic equipment that is seldom equaled in a popular price attraction, while the cast is composed of metro politan actors, each one having shown himself capable to give an artistic portrayal of the part asigned him. Grand River. My next dates at Grand River are tyec. 6 to 11. Last chance before the holidays for your dental work. Re member the dates, Dec. 6 to 11. Dr. W. C. Ward. HIGH PRICE PAID FOB LAND. 120 Acres of the R. Black Estate, Without Improvements, Sells for 9109.S0 per Acre. A new mark was set in values for Decatur county real estate last Sat urday, when referee S. Varga sold the 460 acre farm in Burrell town ship, to settle up the estate of R. Mi Black, deceased, and we believe it is the first time an the history of the county that land without good build ings has been sold for more than $100 per acre. The 80 acres which was bought by Orra Black lies just across the road from hie farm, and there are no im provements of any kind on the place aside from the fence, yet Mr. Black paid $109.50 per acre, and thinks he got a bargain in the land at that price. The land is said to be one of the best eighty acre tracts in all De catur county, and added to the land which he already owns, will give him a model farm. T. A. Sutherlin bought the balance of the land, paying $80 an acre for the eighty acres where the Black house stood, $73.10 per acre for a tract of 126 acres, and $50 per acre for another eighty acres. The farm of 406 acres sold for a total of $33,890.60, or at an average of $83.50 per acre, which considering that it was sold at auction and on very short notice, makes the sale all the more remarkable. People are just beginning to find out how val uable Decatur county farm land is, and within the next few years it will be hard to buy a good farm for less than $100 per acre. WHO SAW THE ECLIPSE? It Came Late, But was Worth the Waiting and More. There were probably not many who saw the eclipse of the moon Fri day morning. There were very many who were weary after the Thanks giving festivities and who slept the sleep of the just. But those who remained up were well repaid. The night was particularly favorable. The air was pleasant and a brighter moon has rarely beamed upon Leon. The light was of sufficient strength so that print could be read. In the early evening the sky was adorned with beautiful cirrus clouds, sailing along at a great height. Later the heavier strata moving along at a lower altitude, began to roll up from the south, and it was feared that the watchers might after all be defraud ed of ihe treat. But while the sky was covered with "fast-flitting clouds, they were brokenup and -did not in terfere materially ^ith the enjoyment of the rare spectacle, but rather in creased the interest. It had been promised .that this would tie one of the finest eclinses that had happened of late, the moon being almost full. And the almanac man kept his word. None who remained up were disap pointed and while the age of super stition is past and we are all sup posed to know just what causes an eclipse, there were few who might not have pleaded guilty to a peculiar sensation when the bright orb was blotted out, apparently devoured by some strange monster. The official Chicago time for the eclipse was: Moon enters earth's shadow at 1:21 a. m. Total eclipse begins at 2:23 a. m. Total eclipse ends at 3:45 a. m. Moon leaves earth's shadow at 4:48 a. m. Mrs. Malinda Henderson. Malinda Henderson was born in Virginia Aug. 15, 1821, died at the home of her son, John Henderson, Nov. 20, 1909. When 12 years of age she with her parents moved to Knox county, 111. On March 7, 1839, she was united in marriage to James R. Henderson. In 1872 they moved to Mercer county, Mo., where they lived until their death. Her husband preceded her to the other shore some 27 years ago. To this union 8 children were born, namely F. M. Henderson, Geo. G., of Blue Hill, Neb., J. W. and C. H., of Saline, Mo., A. T., of St Joe, Mo., and Eliza B. McClaran. of Beatrice, Neb., Mary A. Holcroft, of Saline, Mo. Mrs. Henderson was a true com panion, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor. She was converted and united with the Bethel M. E. church Dec. 31, 1873, under the pas torate of Rev. H. W. Deisher, and remained a faithful member of this church until God called her home. Funeral services were held in the Bethel church Monday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lewis Weary, in the presence of a large congregation after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery just north of the church. The brother, children and other rela tives have the sympathy of all in this their hour of sorrow. Buster Brown was Here. Buster Brown and his dog Tige, who are familiar to every boy and girl in the whole country, were here in person last Wednesday, and ap peared on a big platform erected for them at the Bradley-Wasson Merc. Oo.'s store. Buster looked just like his picture, although he is a man fifty years old, but less than three feet tall. And Tige was sure the real thing, garbed in his sweater coat, and looked like a stuffed dog, until he moyed. Hundreds of people gathered around the platform, and Buster gave a talk advertising a line of shoes made by a St. Louis factory, which are handled exclusively by the Brad ley-Wason Merc. Co. It is a good advertising stunt, and afforded a great deal of amusement to all the little folks and lots of.the big ones, who laugh every Sunday at the Bus ter Brown pictures in the papers. -v r75 BSTABLISHED 1894. LEON, IOWA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. 1009. j**& s& ARRESTED FOR RAPE Oscar Tbarp, of Davis City, in Jail at Creston, Charged with Com mitting Crime at Afton. Oscar Tharp, a well known young man of Davis City, is in jail at Cres ton, charged with comitting he crime of rape on a twelve year old girl at Afton last Sunday. Young Tharp has twice been sent to the insane hospital at Clarinda, each time after he had been in trouble, once when he was caught burglariz ing stores at Davis City, and the second time when he robbed the mon ey drawer of Hotel Leon in this city, and the fact that he has been ad judged insane may save him from thB most severe punishment in this cage. The following account of the terrible affair is taken from Monday's Cres ton Advertiser: Oscar B. Tharp, a young man of Davis City, Iowa, was arrested Sun day at Afton on being discovered committing the crime of rape upon a 12-year-old girl, the adopted daugh ter of a highly respected family re siding in Afton. The foster father of the girl and the city marshal hunted the young couple, and took the young man off to the city jail. Tharp claims to have hailed from Davis City, claiming that himself and a friend had come to Afton to call On two lady friendB. He said that while waiting for his girl he had the op portunity to "cop" the innocent lit tle lady out. He took her to a place in the south part of the city and in duced her to submit to his voluptu ous desires. Tharp is 20 years of age. Young Tharp was arraigned before Mayor F. P. Bolinger, where he plead not guilty. His hearing has been set for Thursday at nine o'clock at Afton. He was incarcerated in the county jail at this place in default of Sf.,000 bonds. Mrs. Margaret Treinbley. Mrs. Margaret Trembly, nee Wal lace, was born in the state of Ohio on the 18th day of December, 1839, and died on the 9th day of Novem ber, 1909, at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. W. T. Dobson, near Ing ham, after a lingering illness of a! complication of diseases. She was married to Nelson Trem bly on the 27th day of August, 1857, and to this union were born eleven children, eight boys and three girls, four erf the boys havipg preceded b*. in infancy, the other children being present at the funeral except one son, C. H. Trembly, of Decatur coun ty, Iowa. She was a member of the Later Day Saints church. The funer al sermon was conducted by Elder G. W. Johnson, of Eustis, Neb., on the 11th day of November, 1909, and the remains were laid to rest in the Plainview cemetery, south of Max well. We desire to thank the kind neighbors and friends who so will ingly helped us take care of our dear wife and mother through her sick ness and death. Nelson Trembly and Family. "Montana." One of the most noteworthy pro ductions of the season will be the presentation of Henry D. Carey's great American play, "Montana," at Van Werden's opera house for one night only, Saturday, Dec. 4 th. When Mr. Carey wrote "Montana" he knew his subject. He understood the spirit of the west and knew how to stage it. The play is replete with natural people and is redolent of the plains. The great strength and merit of the play lies in the fact of the au thor's knowledge of the west, its peo ple and its ways. You do not see the usual conventional western blood and thunder melo-drama in "Montana," but a clean, pure, natural, convincing story of the plains. No expense has been spared in the production. The scenery and costumes are in keeping with the demands of the play and the cast is one of artistic excellence. A splendid performance of a great play is assured. Ole Peterson. Play goers who like to keep abreast of the timeB in getting famil iar with the latest and most popular song hits, should not overlook the first visit to this city of "Ole Peter son," a comedy with music, which is due at the opera house Tuesday, Dec. 7. But the musical numbers are only a minor feature of the performance, which reveals one «f the most en tertaining and humorous comedies seen in many a day, there is not a lull in the merriment from the rise of the curtain until time for home going. It is a scream from Btart to finish and the best Scandinavian American comedy today before the public. Methodist Notes. Sunday.morning, Dec. 5th, the pas tor will preach on the subject, "The World's Challenge to the Church Can She Meet it?" At the evening service the subject will be "Jesus, the Sinner's Friend." The men are especially invited to both services. Strangers are cordial ly welcomed. All other services at the usual hours. Harry Mayer, of Chicago, came in Thursday and visited until Saturday with his father and many friends in this city. From here he went to Minneapolis, Minn., to look after some business matters for his firm. Come in and see our clothes. If you don't buy it will not be because you don/t find _quality with low prices Bradley-Wasson Merc. Co. LEON REPORTER. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. Be Wise This Year and do Your Shop ping Early and Avoid the Rush. Dear reader, do you realize that it is only three weeks from Saturday until Christmas? And do you remem ber how you rushed around all in a stew during the few days just prior to Christmas last year, trying to do your Christmas shopping and won dering why everyone else had waited so late? Don't make this mistake again this year. The Leon merchants are now ready to show you their Christmas lines of goods, and by the way you will not find as good an as sortment of holiday goods, or prices as low in any city in the whole state, as you will right here in Leon. Strangers who come to Leon remark on the good stores and fine stocks of goods which are carried. The holi day lines are now on display. Get busy. Drop in any day as soon as you can and take your time in mak ing your Christmas purchases. The merchant can devote more time to you than Just before Christmas and you have the full line to select from. You will find that Christmas shop ping is a pleasure rather than an ag gravation as you declared it was just a day or so before Christmas. Just glance over the advertising columns of The Reporter this week and note the Christmas advertising of the Leon merchants. The city is full of live and up-to-date business men, who have made careful selec tions for their holiday trade, and they will care for your purchases unr til Christmas if you desire. Take it easy this year. Do your Christmas shopping now. Cave—Andrew. A very pleasant and quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cave, of north Main street, on last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, where their daughter Goldie was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur Andrew, of Grand River township, the ceremony being performed by Justice C. W. Beck, in the presence of a few intimate friends and rela tives. The bride was beautifully attired in a costume of white satin, which was most becoming. Following the ceremony and congratulations the guests were invited to the dining room where a wedding repast had been prepared by Mrs. Cave, in which line she is an artist. The bride is a most charming young lady, endowed with all the qualifications to make an ideal home ior the man of her choice. The groom is a son of J. N. Andrew, one of our substantial farmers and a brother of sheriff Jesse Andrew. He is a young man of sterling integrity, and a suc cessful young farmer. The happy young couple will be at home at once to their many friends on their farm in Decatur township, where the groom had the home all prepared, even to the kindling in the wood box. The Reporter joins with their many friends in extending con gratulations and the wish that their ship of matrimony may ever sail without encountering storm or temp est to that harbor of old age, where in the natural course of events, all must land. Ole Peterson. "Ole Peterson," a sparkling com edy with music, will be at Van Wer den's opera house, Tuesday, Dec. 7. The comedy is in three acts, music and amusing entertainment furnish ed by clever comedians and pretty girls, who are allotted many catchy songs and dancing numbers that are sure encore bringers. "Ole Peter son" is a play that is clean, whole some and devoid of all horse play and suggest!veness too often found in the lighter forms of entertain ment offered to the theatre going public. The cast employed in this merry comedy was selected with careful attention as to their fitness for characters assumed with the natural result of an evenly balanced company. The stage scenic as well as the mechanical effects are perfect in every detail. A number of interest ing and novel vaudeville specialties are introduced during the action of the play by various members of the company. Mr. Primrose has every reason to be proud of the enthusiastic recep tion his play receives every place as the press and public endorse this play as the best Swedish dialect comedy now touring this territory. Wills—Wion. On Sunday, Nov. 28, 1909, at the residence of Justice J. A. Bucy, Mr, J. Oscar Wills, of Hastings, Iowa, and Miss Myrtle Wion, of Lamoni, were united in the bonds of holy matri mony in the presence of a few in timate friends. Mr. Wills is an enterprising young farmer and has won for a wife one who will make a helping and loving partner through life. They will be at home to their friends after Dec. 1st on a farm near Hastings. Their many friends extend heartiest con gratulations. Marriage Licenses. J. F. Linder, Osceola 48 Nora E. House, Van Wert 36 J. O. Wills, Hastings 25 Myrtle O. Wion, Lamoni 23 Bertie Fay Kentner, Lineville. 22 Amy J. Miller, Leon 18 Raymond Dolch, Comanche, Okla. 31 Florence Bennett, Garden Grove 21 Arthur O. Andrew, Grand River 22 Florence Goldie Cave, Leon.... 17 James R. Waller, Decatur. 32 Julia Evans, Leon ... 31 A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Akes, of west of town* on last Friday. THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS Interesting Items of Local Interest Picked Up by The Reporter Diring the Present Week. Historical Society Met at Lamoni. The annual meeting of the Deca tur County Historical Society was held in the Latter Day Saints' church Lamoni, Iowa, November 23, 1909. Meeting was called to order at 10 a. m., by the secretary. A piano solo was acceptably ren dered by Miss Edith Burlingim of Graceland College faculty. Invocation was offered by Elder E. A. Smith. A vocal solo was pleasingly ren dered by Miss Lola May Bucking ham, of Graceland faculty. In the absence of the president and vice-president, Heman C. Smith was chosen chairman pro tem., and Richard S. Salyards secretary pro tem. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved. The chair stated the order of busi ness as provided for in the rules. Upon motion the election of of ficers was deferred until the after noon session. The chairman of the Editorial committee reported that the pamph let provided for at the last session was not published on account of lack of means in the treasury. He recom mended that the committee be auth orized to again open the work for bids. This was approved. He recommended that the consti tution and by-laws be published. The meeting authorized the publi cation of one thousand copies. He also recommended that publi cations of the society be furnished free of cost to members of the So ciety who have paid there dues at the time of distribution. This was approved. The secretary's report was read, including a catalogue of books, and other property of the Society in his hands. This report also announced the death of four of the members of the Society, and a committee was ap pointed to draft suitable resolutions concerning the deceased. Report of the treasurer was read showing receipts amounting to $43.55, and expenditures amounting to $5.75. A committee was appointed to audit the report consisting of A. S. Cochraxr, D. F. Lambert and G. I. Carpenter. This committee subse quently reported that they found the report in harmony with the books. The historian's report was read showing that he had -in contempla tion all matters of interest in the history of the county for the past year, but had been unable on ac count of poor health to complete his plans. He asked for an appropria tion of $10 to pay expense of office work. The request for funds was referred to the board of directors. Miss Lucy Good, a student of Qraceland College, gave a reading which was highly appreciated. Adjourned until 2:30 p. m. 2:30 p. m. convened as per ad journment. Invocation was offered by Elder John Smith. A choice reading was rendered by Miss Zaida Gaines, of Graceland Col lege, which delighted the assembly. The committee on memorial to deceased members reported as fol lows: Whreas, The passing of time has depleted our ranks by death, we therefore present the following reso lution of condolence relative to our esteemed, and respected, and de parted members: John Denison nett, Mrs. Carrie Judd Brings, Rev. H. G. Pettinger, and Elder Alexander H. Smith. Resolved, That we bowing 10 Divine Providence extend to the fam ilies of our deceased members the sympathy and condolence of the De catur County Historical Society, and herewith request the papers of Gar den Grove, Leon and Lamoni, to publish this report and resolutions, and we instruct our secretary to furnish a copy of the same fo the relatives of our honored dead. Sf ^T«V F. M. Weld, John Smith, Robt. M. Elvin, Committee. The officers serving last year were all re-elected. They are: Guy P. Arnold, of Garden Grove, president O. E. Hull, of Leon, vice-presi dent Heman C. Smith, of Lamoni, sec retary R. S. Salyards, of Lamoni, treas urer Duncan Campbell, of Pleasanton, historian. Members of the board of directors in addition to the above officers: J. A. Gunsolley, of Lamoni Mrs. Ema line A. Mallette, of Garden Grove Stephen Varga and J. W. Harvey, of Leon. The Editorial committee consist ing of Heman C. Smith, Duncan Campbell and Stephen Varga was continued. Mr. John Smith gave notice that at the next meeting there would be a motion made to amend the consti tuaion by striking out the words, "one dollar," in the last sentence of Article three and inserting iri lieu thereof the words, "fifty cents." Mr. Daniel F. Lambert then gave a very instructive address on the im portance of the work of the Society. By vote he was requested to re duce it to writing, and it was re ferred to the Editorial committee for consideration. Miss Frances White rendered a vocal solo to the satisfaction of the audience. IKBPORTEKi 1 SERIES fVOL. XXXV NO. IS. The Society was instructed to fur nish a copy of the minutes of this meeting to each of the secular papers of Decatur County. A vote of thanks were extended to Misses Burlingim, Goode, Gaines and White, for their services in enter taining the Society. Adjournment was had to meet at Leon the fourth Tuesday in Novem-"0 tee on program and arrangements consisting of O. E. Hull, E. J. Sankey and Stephen Varga was appointed. Heman C. Smith, Secretary. Will Celebrate Golden Wedding. Judge and Mrs. N. W. Rowell, of ft Afton, parents of Dr. J. W. Rowell, of this city, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Afton on next Monday, and Dr. and Mrs. Rowell will be in at tendance. They were married at De-* catur City on Dec. 6, 1859, &nd two of the guests at their wedding now reside in Leon, Mrs. Amanda McClel land and Mrs. I. N. Clark. Judge" and Mrs. Rowell have adopted a unique method of inviting their friends to the anniversary celebra tion, and one which insures that no old friends will be missed. They issued no invitations aside from a published invitation in the Afton paper, announcing that they would be at home to their friends from 1:30 to 5:30 and from 7:00 to 10:00, o'clock p. m. It is needless to say' that they will be visited by practical ly every man, woman and child in Afton, for they are most popular In their home where they have resided for many years. Entertained Magazine Club. yt On Friday evening of last week', Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baker entertain ed the Magazine Club and their fam ilies, together with their near neigh bors, at their home near Crown. An eight o'clock dinner was served to forty-three guests. A splendid pro gram was rendered, closing with a parting gift, a hand-painted plate and silver sugar tongs, from the club to the hostess which was affec-^ tionately and gracefully received.-" Sociality was the order of the re mainder of the evening which was far too short. Mr. and Mrs. Baker and daughter Margaret expect soon to leave for their new home at Delta, Colorado. While we wish them all '!,ps kinds of good luck, t.heir departure means sadness to those who know them, besides a valuable member lost to the club. Linder—House. Dr. J. F. Linder, of Osceola, and^v ''i Mrs. Nora Wilantt House, of Van Wert, were married at the Christian '1^ parsonage in this city on last Wed nesday at high noon, Rev. Chas. Arthur Coakwell officiating. Both of the contracting parties are widely and most favorably known people in their home towns. They were accom panied by Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Traupel, of Van Wert, sister and brother-in-law, of the bride. i4 Dr. and Mrs. Linder will make their home in Osceola, where the Dr. enjoys a splendid practice in Osteopathy. We bespeak for them a happy life. rf Christian Church. Bro. Fisher, our state superinten dent of Bible Schools is here. Bible conference and study every after noon at 3 o'clock in the lecture room beginning on Wednesday. Evangel istic services every night at 7:30 o'clock. Bro. Fisher will preach each night. Be sure and come. He will be with us over Sunday and conduct the services. Special Bible School rally on Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. We want 300 present with-, out fail. You must come. School Report. For the fall term of school com- 'A mencing Sept. 13, and ending Nov. 5, 1909, in District No. 1, Blooming ton township. Those neither absent or tardy the first month were Nellie, Grace and Mary Jones the second month, Dair and Marjorie Stewart, Soloman and Arthur Smith,. Lester and Arthur Wion and Inez Piercy.J Number of pupils enrolled, 20 average daily attendance 16. Blanche Hanner, teacher. T. J. Penisten and family departed Monday for Marysville, Mo., where they will make their future home, Mr. Penisten having purchased a shoe shop at that place. We regret to see them leave this city, but wish them well. Misses Gladys Edwards, Ruth Gil bert and Mildred McAuley, and Mr Pearl Barnard and Mr. Gerald Douth ett, of Osceola, visited over Thanks giving in this city, guests of Miss Freda Teale and Mr. George Bone. Found—At the Eugene Massey sale, a gentleman's watch and chain, which the owner can have by calling at The Reporter office and paying for this notice. "SsSi it Big lot of Misses and Ladies' short jackets, worth $5.00 to $15.00. The choice of the lot only $1.00. Bradley-,^ Wasson Merc. Co. If-X Dr. Mary Gates reports the arrival of a fine daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woods in this city this morning. For Rent—Five" room cottage 3% blocks from square. Mrs. Creed •©obbitt. For Sale—Two farms and six dwellings in Leon on good terms. See J. Cesler. 9-e w. The best meal served in Leon is at the Park hotel under the new^ management. it