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AfeaW. tw JT m% If. 2 1 5 \'j Ife SKt" I, Davis City. Seasholtz & Scheller, the horse Buyers, wil be at Davis City on Tues day, December 19th, until 2 p. in., to buy horses for the. eastern and southern markets. Highest prices $ee their advertisement elsewhre in this paper. Miss Ella Bailey returned last Monday from a stay of a few weeks in St. Joe, Mo. H. H. Hartshorn, of Lamoni, was looking after business in our city last Wednesday. George Henderson we understand has bought his father-in-law's H. H. Hartshorn's old home residence on Mill street. Mrs. R. J. Harmon leaves today, Thursday, for a visit with her son at Creston, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sankey, of Den ver, Colorado, visited Mrs. Sankey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hamil ton, of Davis City, over Sunday. Warren Craig made a trip to Des Moines last Friday to visit his wife, who he reports doing fine and is re covering from her operation nicely, and it is to be hoped her eyes will be alright. C. M. Akes last week traded ofE the Depot hotel property to Hayes Mc Claran, and then Mr. McClaran trad ed the same property to Riley Hul linger, who we understand will move to town and take possession in the near future. J. A. Galloway, of Mt. Ayr, and his brother from Washington, Iowa, visited with Mrs. Alice Johnson last Thursday. P. B. Shirley and wife made a drive to Leon last Saturday. Mrs., J. N. Gates and Mrs. Grant Griffith made a trip to Des Moines last Thursday. The Willing Workers Club met at the home of Mrs. J. H.- Robinson last Thursday and the L. D. S. Mite Society met at the home of Mrs. Israel Post on Wednesday. Prof. Dutton gave a very interest ing temperance lecture at the M. E. church last Sunday evening. Word was received in our city last week that Thomas Doyle died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julian VanBeek, in northern Iowa, on the 5th inst. Mr. Doyle will be remem bered as a one time resident of our city and also of Leon. G. G. Grimes made a trip to Leon Sunday. O. E. Lovett, of Garden Grove, was looking after business in our city last Thursday. It is estimated that Mark Adams raised over 4,000 bushels of corn on about 90 acres of land. Who can beat it. G. G. Grimes was telephoned for last Friday to go to his father's, E. S. Grimes, as he was worse, but he rallied and was better Saturday. The old gentleman is in very poor health. John Tharp made one of his per iodical visits to Kellerton last Sun tiay. As John has been making these visits for the last seven years we hope to hear of his wedding some time in the future. Mrs. Warren Craig is ine th M. E. E. hospital at Des Moines, to have' cataracts removed from her eyes, I which have come on within the past few months. She was accompanied by Dr. G. P. Reed, who is their fam-' ily physician. Henry Turpen made a trip to La moni Monday. John Vandall last week moved his family from the Springer farm near Decatur City to New Buda, and will farm the Lovell farm next season. Mrs. J. W. Wailes and Mrs. P. E. Shirley made a trip to Des Moines! last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Judd made a trip to ues Moines the past week to attend the wedding of their daugh ter, Mrs. Bernice Keefe, to Mr. Gharles Norman, of Troy, Kansas, which was solemnized at the home of Rev. Allan Judd, an uncle of the bride, in Des Moines. The many friends of both bride and groom, who are well known in our city, wish this very worthy couple a long and happy future. Will Marble spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in the coun try. In last week's items it should have said the Yeoman lodge instead of the Pioneer lodge which gave the supper. So far no word lias been received from Isaac McCuIIy, the brother who Is named in the will of the late Wal ter McCuIIy to share in the McCully estate. Isaac McCully was a one time resident of Decatur county, but years ago moved to Kansas, and has not been heard from for a long time by friends here. Mrs. H. L. McClaran made a trip to Lamoni Thursday. Woodarcl. Ike Woodard called at A. P. Wood ard's Friday. Vera Harp and wife spent Satur day night with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crees. Pqrt Woodard is hauling his oats to market this week. Frank Miller spent last Saturday night with Fred Crees. Harve Weldon called on Hamil Young last Sunday. Letha Beers spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Ike Woodard. Bvertt and Jim Woodard called on Fred and Dewey Crees Sunday. Leota Beers called on Florence South Wednesday. Bill Brannaman hauled his hog3 off Saturday. Walter McCarl caled at George South's Saturday. Dick Pray and family called at Dick McCarl's Sunday evening. J. F. Crees is hauling off his oats and wheat this week. There will be a Christmas tree and a large program at the Wood ard school house Friday night before rXmas." Don't miss it. Everybody invited to come. Bud Brown called at J. J. Crees' last Sunday. MaudWeldqn spent Saturday Might with Iter cousin, Esther Crees Stops itching instantly. Cures plies, ecsema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, Mves, herpes, scabies—Doan'a lOint- 1 aajr drug store Gift Furs at Very Reasonable Prices A Fur Set or a Neck Piece or Muff not only makes a pleasing present but each time it is donned brings the recipient pleasant thoughts of the giver. Ladies' Black Martin Sets Muffs and Shawl $16.00 and $14.00 Brown Martin Sets $10, $11, $16, $18 River Mink Sets $19, $18, $16.50 Jap Mink Sets $29.00, $26.00 Black or Brown Coney Sets $4.00 In addition to this splendid assort ment of sets, we show a full line of separ ate pieces. Neck Pieces at 75c to $14.00 Muffs at from. $i-5© to $15.00 Gift Handkerchiefs at from lc up to $1.50 each. The handkerchief exhibit here is a most complete one. Most any kind your fancy dictates and priced so you can afford to remember your friends. Ladies' handkerchiefs at each 5c, 8c, ioc, i2^c, 15c, 20c, 25c and on up by easy stages to $1.50. Gentlemen's fine cambric handker chiefs each ioc, 12JC and 15c. Linen 15, 20, 25, 35, 40c. Special Prices on Quantities. Hand Bags Make Acceptable Remembrances. Leather bags in the new wrinkles at 65c, 75c, $1.00 $1.25 and up to $2.85. Fine black velvet bags $1.00 Children's Bath Robes at Only $1.25. Children's bath or lounging robes in tan or blue with Teddy bear border in sizes 4 years to 12, each $1.25 Fancy knit mufflers in white, black and colors at each 25c, 48c and 50c Iiittle River. Some rain fell in this section Sat urday. Rosa Graham and daughter, Hazel spent a few days with relatives, last week, at Leon. Ezra Piester, of Promise City, vis ited the latter part of the week with the Davis brothers. James Drury had business at Da vis City Saturday. Mrs. Herd Davis and children spent Tuesday with Mrs. Seth Davis. Lulu Frost and Mrs. Landphiair were the guests of Esther Graham Thursday afternoon. Those that were guests at the Spargur home Saturday nightwere: Will Henderson and family, Floyd Kirk and wife, Fern and Esther Gra ham, Charles, Homer and Lear-Da* vis, and Ezra Piester. Mabel McClaran called on Min nie LaFollette one evening last week. George Davis and wife and Cot* Starr were visitors at tk» Spargur .^fi„,vy'&,xm. Salem. J. B. Dale and family were trading in Leon Saturday. Miss Amy Bagley, who is teaching at Boothtown, visited over Sunday with her parents in Missouri. M. Linden and family were the guests of Ralph Judd's Sunday. Zelta Robison, who is attending Leon High School, spent Sunday with home folks. Hazel Brown was trading in Pleas anton Saturday. Mrs. Alta Dale and little daughter, left Thursday for their home at Yuma, Colorado, after" visiting with her parents S. A. Dale and family for the past three weeks. Mrs.Chas. Graham and daughter. Hazel, spent a few days the latter part of last week with relatives in Leon. Rev. Deyoe will fill his regular ap tment at this place Saturday ai 'i idk^\' H'AV THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1911. tij Of Special Prices on Gift Rugs Customers who are acquainted with the rug values offered at our annual rug sale are first to make selections. Heavy Axminster Rugs 18x36 inches in conventional or floral designs, each..95c Axminster and velvet Rugs 27x54 in all new and good patterns, each only. .$1.78 Heaviest Axminster Rugs 27x60 in the newest and most desirable colorings and patterns, now priced $1.98 Same grade in 36x72 inch size are includ ed at $3.00 These Values are Extraordinary If Your Selection is Made at Hurst's the Quality is Never Questioned Auto Scarfs in a Wide Range of Styles Four dozen New Silk Scarfs just in makes our collection full again. Shown in beautiful weaves arid colors. An ideal present. Three extra good values at each 50c, $1.00, $i.5o Heavier Wool Head Wraps in black, white and fancy mixed colors at each 5oc, 75c and $1.00 Cashmere and Beaver Shawls, single and double, at each $2.5o, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50. If you can't come mail us your orders. Articles will be carefully selected and sent by return mail. Couch Covers of Great Beauty They are not only pretty but they are serviceable. They are priced at each $2.50, $3.00, $3.25, $3.50, $4.50, $5.00 and $6.00 Slippers That are Always Acceptable Men's 65c, 95c, $1.25, $1.65 Ladies' 65c, $1.00 and $1.25 Children's. .35c, 40c, 45c and up to $1.00 Pillow Tops and Dresser Scarfs at each 25c and 50c Eider Down Yarn, Cardinal, Gray, White and Navy in Stock Now. Per Skein, 15c. HUR.ST BROS., Leon, Iowa Grown. Some claim that there were three inches of rainfall at Crown last Sat urday night. Wm. Brown is taking care of a broken arm nowadays Last week he was helping to dehorn cattle and a steer kicked his arm and broke it. There were four cars of hogs and one of sheep shipped from Crown last Monday. Miss Nellie Bumgarner, of Gardan Grove, visited over Sunday at th.e home of Wm. Stiles. George Bunch has rented the Mar garet Stone farm and will move onto it in the spring. The young people dhjoyed a social party at the home of Ezra Bright last' .Friday evening. Ddp't for«»t the Sunday School next Sunday at the Chapel at id o'clock and preaching at 11. —trtafrment wjtft v/i^^^ssspp???Km~ -^«s|»niyw'j" w* -', ^"T5'' .. ftV" j, •'''"$ Good Hope. R: D. Hoadley and two daughter had business in Osceola Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bigger had busi ness at the county seat Friday. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Harsh and daughter, Dorotha, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Nathan fioyce and family, south of Leon. Miss Dale Wise visited Saturday night and Sunday pit home.. Mr. Harsh and Mrs. Arthur re turned to their home in Decatur, Illinois, after a week's visit with their brother, Floyd Harsh and family. Several from these parts had busi- neBB in Leon Saturday. Kenneth Reed fend Carl tJpfield called on Ralph and Elzie Bigger Sunday afternoon. Mr. and' Mrs Charley Fisher call ed on Mr. and Mrs. A. A. %nith Thnrsday. Christmas Kimonos of Unusual Merit These garments are better fitting than you can make and they are as well made and neatly trimmed as any dressmaker's product. They are shown in Silk, Crepe, and Flannelette. Silk Kimonos cut very full, gathered or loose at the waist, large floral pattern made of a splendid quality of soft finished silk at each, only $5.00 Genuine Serpentine Crepe Kimonos in tans blues and reds, all good patterns, each $2.75 Good Crepe Kimonos, each $2 do Flannelette Kimonos $1.25 and $1.50 Fancy Hosiery for Chriftmas Giving Here are values in Hosiery that are hard to match. Ladies' Black Silk Lisle, a pair. .25c, 50c Black Silk Boots, the pair 5oc Pure Silk Thread Hose in black only the pair $1.25, $1 45. sizes 8|, 9, gj-, 10. Men's Black and Gray Silk Socks in io£ and 11, the pair 50c Men's Lisle Socks in black and colors at 25c and 5oc Ladies' Tan Hose. 15c and 25c Close Knit Smooth Fitting Sweaters. Ladies' sweaters in white, trimmed in tan, red or blue, sizes 34 to 40, each.$3.00 Misses' sweaters in white and colors, each only $1.40 Children's sweaters... .5oc and $1.00 Infants' knit sets, cap, muff and neck piece, red or white, per set. $1.00 Infants' sets, cap, sweater and leggins, in white or red, per set .$1.40 Silk Petticoats, black and col ors, each $2.98, $3.75 $5.00. kV?l :.* ,'«-||i|B»fl'fT?rr».iT.1"•"'Vr-i*,'••?r*r '.--f 5 1 Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Thompson and daughter, Lel&h were shopping' in Leon Thursday. Frank Wise called on Percy Black Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson returned to their home in Missouri, after a week's visit with the latter'B brother, Floyd Harsh and family. J. W. Downey is putting in a hitching rack at the Van Wert ceme tery, which was very badly needed. Are Yon Afflicted With PJles? This disease, whether acute or chronic, is easily and rapidly dver cdme by using Meritor Pile Remedy^ Gives positive and permanent relief when all others fail, and we heartily recommend it to any sufferer. Stem^/ porft Cherriiigton. ZJ4 J- Gifts ». i' 'I:...' 'XijA.,! ..