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•$ I HA & *A I* '*3** ftftx 4 t* Ready To HIS I00TH BIRTHDAY. (Concluded from page 1.) break for the mountains, but cap ture was almost certain. The cap tors were paid liberal rewards, and the caiptured were severely punished. On the large plantations there was a regular negro whipper. A whipper •was also furnished by the county. The culprit was tied hand and foot, and the whip, which was of cow hide, was wielded vigorously. The pun ishment varied from ten to seventy five lashes acording to the severity of the crime and the state of the master's temper. Sometimes a nS gro was whipped to death before his owner's rage was appeased. When only twelve years old young Phipps saw a slave whipped to death, and the scene has never faded from his memory. Sometimes the negro crim inals were executed by hanging by the county as a .warning to others. John Phipps was married in Deca tur county, Feb. 27, 1842, to Miss Mary E. Long, who was a sister to O. S. Long's father. They had ten children, but only four are now liv ing. One son Matthew, lives in Ok lahoma and is very prosperous, A. S. resides on the home farm near Far ragut. Ono daughter, Mrs. Gardner, lives in Decatur county, Mrs. Mary •Winfrey, in Richardson, Neb. He has eighteen grandchildren and for ty-two groat-grand children, and is proud of them all. In Missouri, uncle John Phipps lived near the James boys, and 'the Younger brothers, and knew them well. The James boys, Frank and Jesse lived only fifteen miles away. Their raids and depredations began after Phipps moved north to Iowa. Just before the war, Mr. Phipps says he owned 1200 acres of land eLst of Kansas City, and was living there when the war began. He found it impossible to live there without joining the army, on one •, 'side or the other, and not .wishing to ally himself with either side, he packed up what goods he could haul v'with two teams and drove up to Har rison county, this state, where he staid until the war ended. A part of his land he fooled away, he said, 'and then traded 500 acres to Jim Kaster for 320 acres near Farragut, where he has since resided. Mr. Phipps' fame was spread broadcast through the land some years ago, when the Chicago and '-other metropolitan dailies devoted considerable space to the story of his life and sought to prove that he was the father ofx John D. Rockefeller. In the history Of the Standard Oil company, Miss Ida M. Tarbell stated that William Rockefeller, father of John D., was living under an alias „near a small town- in the middle *-nwest. Clues pointed to the Shenan doah vicinity, and star reporters for the metropolitan dailies hit the trail to Shenandoah, believing Uncle John Phipps to be the man. They sought him at all hours of the day. and night, routed him out of bod before daylight to answer their questions. They were unable to prove their de sired story. Uncle John, however, is a great admirer of John D., and emphatically states that wore he the father of the illustrious magnate, he would have the best son in the world. Uncle John Phipps is an uncle by *2 inarrfage of O. S. Long, of this city, and is an occasional visitor at the Long home. Several years ago Mrs. Long looked up from her work in the store, and then rose and extended her hand to the approaching visitor. Hello, Uncle John" said she, and 'invited him down to tho house. He accepted the invitation, made a call •or two, and then left for Farragut. A few days later Mr. and Mrs. Long were invited to the Phipps home for dinner. When they entered the din ing room two* "Uncle Johns" as like as'two peas in a pod, greeted her astonished gase. Her vlsitqr of a few days before had been Uncle John's twin brothwy Bli,.from.Okla A N S E S Wear Department We want you to see the clever new styles for spring in Suits ana Coats, they are here and you will be pleased to note this showing: is strictly up to the minute $ in every particular. We would like you to see these while we have the new nobby garments as they are selling and you will find your size here. Suits $10, $15, $ 17.50, $ 18.50, $24.50. Spring Coats $7.50, $10, $11.50, $12.50, $15, $17.50. New Showing In Ladie's Dress Skirts from $2.95 to $12.00 OUR READY TO WEAR DEPARTMENT will show you many new creations for season 1912 and are here for your inspection. Come to Leon and visit Hansell's, meet your friends here, hang your wraps in our Cabinet and make yourselves at home, we want you to feel at ease while here. Visit our Coat and «f Suit Department and you will be satisfied with your New Spring Wraps. FRANK N. HANSELL homa, whom she had never seen be fore. He died at his home in Okla homa last year, upwards of ninety nine years of age. The relations are gathering home to celebrate the birthday of this famous old centenarian. At the fam ily re-union, Wednesday, his children will all be present, and most of his grandchildren. Several nephews and nieces, children of his brother, Eli, will come from Oklahoma. Un cle John looks forward to the occa sion with as much glee as a little lad in his first trousers. After his big family dinner, at the A. S. Phipps bome, there will be an informal re ception, and the neighbors and friends may call between 2 and 5 in the afternoon. On Thursday afternoon, Uncle John is to bo initiated in the Elks lodge at Shenandoah, following the dedication of their new building. Thereafter the greeting "How do you do, Uncle John" must be chang ed to "Hello Bill." A few weeks ago, the centenarian made a trip to Shenandoah, and was shown through the Elks' Club House, and expressed great pleasure over the honor about to be conferred upon him. Death of a Veteran. Comrade J. K. Wilantt, of Decatur City, has received the sad news of the death of his old comrade and bunk mate, Col. Harvey Graham, of the 22nd Iowa Infantry, who died re cently at the home of his son-in-law, Cary Culbcrtson, with whom he was stopping in Chicago. He was in fair ly good health and had eaten a hearty supper and retired for the night when he was stricken and died. Col. Graham was a resident of Iowa City when President Lincoln called for troops and he responded, enlisting April 18, 1861, and was commissioned a lieutenant in Co. B, 1st Iowa Infantry. He participated in a number of battles and was se verely wounded at the battle of Wil son Creek, being mastered out soon after. But he again enlisted and on Sept. 15, 1862, he was commissioned Captain of Co. A, 18th Iowa Infan try. He was soon after commission ed major of the regiment and was attached to the 22nd Iovya and went to St. Louis with the regiment and began campaigning down the Missis sippi river. He was captured at the battle of Vicksburg but was paroled the next day. He returned to Penn sylvania and again rejoined the army, going to Texas, where he par ticipated in several skirmishes, and was then sent to New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Col. Stone of the 22nd' Iowa was then elected Govern or of Iowa and Col. Graham was ap pointed colonel and mustered in the service in 1864. He proceeded to Fortress Monroe and took part in a number of battleB and was then or dered to Savannah to meet General Sherman, being finally mustered out of the service July 25, 1865, servihg his country for more than four years continuous service. At the conclu sion of the war he returned to Iowa City, where he remained until 1888, when'he moved to Manitowac, Wis. His remains were taken to Los An geles, California, to be interred by the' side of his wife. Surprised the Freeman Family. There was a very pleasant time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Freeman, of Eden township, on Tuesday. They have sold their farm and will move to the Van Wer den farm in High Point township, and their friend^ to the number of about eighty tendered them a sur prise dinner. They thing necessary for be preserved brought every a sumptuous din ner and the afternoon was pleasantly spent. Before the guests left a group picture was taken big which will with many pleasant recollections of the day. The Free man family are very popular in. the neighborhood where they have been residing and their neighbors are very sorry to aee them, leave, bint .glad they are not going, to faraway thiat they cannot occasionally vUrtt them. •,tnu^utf iMi«^(ittVfrt«'fffli»y »v.v.Si'i Wflilfiltfir •'.A*• wvL.....i »v.* .-«ji. vit-i^-^vt. ._m'..'.v *.' r-'.w %mm&wm£& THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 I A Enos S. Grimes. Enos S. Grimes was born in Park county, Ind.,- June 20, 1840 died at his home in Davis City, Iowa, Feb. 19, 1912, aged 71 years, 8 months and 29 days. and Davis City Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. S. Coffin, pastor of the Leon Christian church, assisted by Rev. Wehn, the M.E. pastor at Davis City. An ex traordinary mark of respect was shown by the business men of Davis City, who closed their places of business during the funeral services. A large audience was present. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Davis City cemetery. Emory Baker. mourn his death. He was born and raised in Eden township, where he Griffln-Sullivaki. For Sale or Rent.—160 acres on Little River in Hamilton township. Mostly bottom land, some upland. TermB realbnable. Address P. O. box 28, Davis City, Iowa. 26-2t We guarantee onr cajne&t blocks tha bast and cheapwt oa tha «Mt«|. 1/ He was married to Anna E. Thompson March 21, 1861, and to!Grant city, Mo., who were visiting] this union were born eight children, I at the home of Mrs. Branham's one, George Edgar, having preceded mother, Mrs. Wm. Hines, in this city, his father to the great beyond, the ^vent to Albany, Mo., Monday to visit remaining children being present, a few days before returning home, as follows: Mila J. Mitchell of Des Miss Jessica Pryor departed last Moines: Mark F. Grimes of Leon Thursday evening for Chicago to Minnie A. Westfall of Weldon Ber- spend a few days familiarizing her nice V. Lawhead of Amata, Mo. |self with the new spring millinery Jno. R. Grimes, San Francisco Os- styles. She will trim this spring for car E. Grimes, Gilman, Mo. and tne Clark Millinery Co. in this city. Grissom G. Grimes, of Davis City. Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Warner and Mr. Grimes moved from Weldon children, of Russellville, Ark., arriv with his family to Davis City 24 ed in Leon Sunday aftenoor, being years ago, where he has since re- called here by the serious illness of sided, being engaged a number of Mr. Warner's mother, Mrs. J. R. Ba years in the harness business. ^sbaw, who has been failing rapidly of He was a man noted for his hones- late. ty and square dealing with mankind. I Mrs. W. F. Waight returned Mon While living at Weldon he was an day evening from Osceola, where she active enthusiastic worker in had been visiting at the home of the Christian church of which he lier daughter, Mrs. J. C. Atz, for a was then a member. His health has few days. Mrs. Atz and children ac been failing the past year and the companied her to Leon for a short last few weeks his sufferings have visit. been intense. He was conscious up Mrs. Mary Roberts went to Davis to a few minutes before his death City Tuesday to visit a few days and met it with the grim fortitude with her,sons, C. E. and George Rob that has marked his entire life. erts who are engaged in the restaur- With the passing of Mr. Grimes, ant business at that place. She was Decatur county lost one of its best accompanied by her grandson, Cleo citizens. Having lived at both Wei- Roberts. don in the north side of the county 1 and at Davis City on the south, he ing at the hoipe of his daughter, Mrs. was quite well known throughout, Henry JMinor, Emory Baker, for many years a resident of Eden township, the son Tharp in this city last Saturday, hav of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Baker, died jng come over to accompany her sis at his home at Delphos, Iowa, Sun- ter-in-law Mrs. Edna Kelso and little day afternoon, his death following ADDITIONAL PERSONALS. Ralph McGinnis returned to Iowa City Tuesday after visiting a few, days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. R. McGinnis. He is a student at the State University in that city. James Cain, of Grand River, came Monday evening and spent a couple ,of days in this city. Mr. Cain will be- a candidate for the nomination for sheriff on the democratic ticket this year. Hon. I. A. Smith, of LamOni, was a business visitor in this city Mon day. Mr. Smith is a candidate for re-nomination for the office of repre sentative on the republican ticket this year. C. R.# Piercy, of near Tuskeego, was in 'Leon Tuesday on business. He has many friends who are again urging him to make the race for sheriff this year, but has not decided the matter yet. C. M. Keller returned last Thurs day from a business trip to Omaha, Des Moines and other cities, having closed up- several real estate deals while away. He departed again for Omaha Monday. Mr. and Mrs. \V. W. Craig and daughter, Miss Nelle, went to Cains ville last Friday to attend the funeral of their nephew, Earl Jenree, who was killed by the cars at Chariton last Wednesday. Mr. G. W. DeLay, of Afton, who was one of the visiting Odd Fellows in this city last Friday, went to Davis City Saturday where he visited over Sunday at the home of his cous in, Mrs. Joseph Tharp. Mr. and Mrs. John Banks, of Ham ilton, Mo., who were visiting at the home of their son, Carl Banks, near this city, went to BIythedale, Mo., Thursday to visit a few l".ys with relatives in that vieiniy. Mrs. P. B. Walker, and her neice, Miss Pearl Scott, of St. Joe, who is visiting at the Walker home in this city, were visitors at Decatur City Tuesday. They were accom panied by Gene Kentner. Mrs. Amelia Cook returned to her home at Columbus Junction Thurs-^ C. E. Blair, of Lamoni, was visit- in the county and has many warm being here to attend the good roads friends who will be pained to learn meeting, for he is one of the best of his death. The funeral services boosters in this splendid movement were held at the M. E. church in in Decatur county *his cj^y Mr. Tade Griffin and Miss Alice ment land drawing. Sullivan, both residing a few miles ^r- an* Mrs. Charles Quinn, of southeast of Leon, were married at Dinuba, California, arrived Monday the Catholic church at Chariton evening and are visiting at the home Monday morning at 8 o'clock, the of Mrs. Quinn's cousin, county aud ceremony being performed by Rev. 'tor R. E. McLaughlin in this city. Father Gillian. They were accom- They will visit here for a short time panied to Chariton by the bride's sister, Mrs. Kate Sullivan and Mr. M. F. Grimes. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin returned to Leon on the noon train Monday anid will go to housekeeping at once on the groom's fine farm. They are both well known by a large circle of friends who extend con gratulations and wiSh them un bounded happiness. t*H^ ^sr MT «i day, after a visit at the home of heric.aller Monday, sister, Mrs. J. M. Marvin, in this city. D°c Seller? ca'led city, Tuesday, Mrs. F. L. Harsh and children, of near Van Wert, were in Leon last Thursday, being on their way to Jef ferson City, Mo., where they will make their future home, Mr. Harsh having gone with their car of goods a few days before. Mrs. Joseph Dobson, of near Davis City, who had been visiting for a few days at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Aaron Goodman, of north of Leon, went to Pleasanton Thurs day evening to visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. F. M. Huston. Miss Alice Kelso, of Sewall, was a guest at the home of Mrs. M. E. son an illness of several weeks with a jjome of her mother, Mrs. Tharp, in complication of diseases. The de- tliis city. ceased was about 44 years of age, home after a week's visit at the Mr and leaves a wife and several chil- Osceola, came last Friday evening drei^ as well as many friends to an(j Mrs. W. W. Kentner of visited a couple of days in this ram resided until a year ago, when he specially to attend the Encampment moved to a farm near Delphos. His meeting of the Odd Fellows held Fri remains were brought to Davis City ^ay evening. Monday afternoon, the funeral being George B. Moore returned Monday held at Bethel church, south of Leon, fr0m Watonga and other points in on Tuesday, and a large concourse of Oklahoma, where he was visiting his friends followed his body to its rest- parents and other relatives and old ing place in the Bethel cemetery. frjends. Mr. Moore will go to Greg ory, S. D., soon to locate his claim which he drew in the last govern- bome -of his brother, Hi- Kentner. Mr. Kentner came with numerous relatives in the vicin ity of Decatur City.. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Parker, of Da vis City, came Tuesday to visit a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Parker, of east of Leon. Bert has sold his farm and purchas ed'a hardware store at Allerton and will move there as soon as he can se ciire a house for his family. Judge and Mrs. G. S. Robinson, of Des Moines, came Saturday evening for an over Sunday visit with Mrs. Robinson's sisters, Mrs. A. L. Curry and Mrs. C. M. Ketcham, and at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Rowell. Judge Robinson is the democratic member Of the Stato Board ot Con trol, having, aerved. on tW b6ard for 1912.1. Jf^ Mrs. Marvin accompanied her to Col- Sunday evening to assist him with a umbus Junction for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. James Branham, of Grant City, Mo., came last Thursday for a short visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Hinds, in this city. They went to Garden Grove Friday to visit a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George Branham, of Weldon* Meadows Notes. By A. H. Metier. Regular meeting of the Decatur County Breeders' Association to be hejd March 2, 1912. Question for discussion: "Forage and Forage Plants." This means the grasses, clovers, alfalfa, fodder, ensilage, etc. This has surely been a big question for all southern Iowa farmr ers since last June and will be until June, 1912. Sepator John Ingall's eulogy on grass would be very fitting at this meeting. A great many meadows and pastures went into win ter picked too close and in a weak ened condition, but we must be op timistic and hope and Relieve that this solid covering of snow vMll prove a blessing to the wheat, meadows and pasture and put them in fine shape for a 1912 crop. Our association has now 46 members, lo cated at Leon, Garden Grove, Wel don, Leroy, Decatur City and Grand River, and every energetic farmer and stockman within 20 miles of Leon should try to attend these meetings and 'swap" ideas with the other fellows that we may be better farmers, stockmen and citizens. "High Taxation Remonstrance Pa per," I believe every land owner should sign a petition and see that this high tax is taken off the land, and as an association we should be heard before the State Tax Confer ence at Des Moines, Iowa, March 20 and 21. A. H. Metier, Pres. Decatur Co. Breeders' Ass'n. Sweet Creek. Mrs. Elijah Ryan, who is quite ill at this writing is no better. Jannie Green and husband and Lester Smith and sister, called on Ed Fest and family Sunday. Those who attended the Encamp ment lodge at Leon Friday were F. W. Sellers, Frank Noftsger, George Smith and Tom Gravatt. Gfeorge Noftsger called on Jim Woodmansee Sunday. Mrs. Sadie Wion who has been vis iting with her parents, returned to her home Thursday. Harry Cartwright was a Kellerton I*®1?011 Wood sawing is the order of the day in this vicinity. George Smith was a Leon caller Tuesday. Dusky Gentry and Charley Noftsger called at Frank Smith's Sunday evening. Frank Smith went to Grand River to the sale of W. II. Campbell. Af ter the sale his brother will accom pany him home. Lloyd Bogue called on his parents one day last week. Phillip Smith called on John Sel lers Tuesday on business/ Cholene for catarrh. Notice of Appointment of Adminis trator. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Decatur County. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Harrison Brown, deceased. To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the es tate of Harrison Brown, late of Deca tur County, Iowa, deceased. All per sons in any manner indebted to said deceased or his estate will make pay ment to the undersigned and, those having claims against said deceased or his estate will present them in manner and form as by law required, for allowance and payment. Dated this 17th day of February, A. D. 1911. IRA E. BROWN, 27-2t Administrator of said estate. Cholene for colds. Cholene for croup. S™lth sick horse. Their patient is much better at this writing. Noah Green is hauling hay to his farm east of Lamoni where he will move before long. The party at Charley Green's was well attended and all report a good time. Diamond Edge Tools Diamond Edge Axes and Saws Will give you the best satisfaction of any make and they are handsomely finished too, ana then the price is always reasonable. Cdme in and let us show you this line of tools. It will in terest you. The workmanship is warranted and the tools are also warranted against flaws and imperfections. The Hardware Dealers A 4 •rS'-AV'k c£ .-•:•.•. ?i \v4rt Decatur School Notes. Editors—Alice Jones, Merle Crees. A man can bear a world's contempt when he has that within, Which says he's worthy.—Smith. A large number of visitors, among them several old soldiers, attended our entertainment last Friday. The room was decorated with flags, bunt ing, pictures, etc., and the songs, recitations and dialogues were all fine. We hope that the visitors en joyed themselves and that they will come again, not only when we give an entertainment, but also when we are at our regular work. Mrs. Lloyd and daughter Elizabeth visited the Intermediate room Wed nesday. Mrs. Childress and son Raymond and Miss Birdie Clark visited the Primary room last Friday. Kathleen Petticord entered the Primary room last week. The 8th grade history class is now ready to take up a review of the war of 1812. Hazel Colter visited the Primary room one day last week. The 7th grade arithmetic class is now taking up general review exer cises. E. J. Sankey buys and sells land on commission, makes farm loans on approved security at the best rates, and does a general real estate busi ness. Has had 20 years' experience in the business. Office upstairs, north west corner Main and Commercial streets, Leon, Iowa. Native Lumber—All kinds of na tive lumber at my mill 3 miles north west of Decatur City, one mile south of the Springer bridge. T. ff. Swish er, Decatur, Iowa. Notice of Probating Will. To All Whom it May Concern: You are hereby notified that there is now on file in' the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa, in and for Decatur county, an instru ment in writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of E. S. Grimes, late of said county, de ceased, and that 10 o'clock a. m. of the 19th day of March, 1912, has been fixed for the probate of said will, at which time you can appear at the Court House in said county and show cau^e, if any there be, why said Will should not be admitted to probate. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Leon, Iowa, this 21st day of February, 1912. J. L. MENDENHALL, 27-31 Clerk of District Court. Wanted Now We have customers for the following: 160 acres medium priced land 200 to 240 low priced land a paying stock of general merchandise in a live town to exchange for Decatur county land. 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