text: m' 1 tr*. ?i $- w.^ sVwt V»r fie tjjSyjjft A, $(•&? ^mJd'W' Jj£ N |l( SfSH Ikf* W wy?p^% yte-' fi vr »JK i'V Ms, jjiMf lMH $&< ntpv *L 4*! y-f*' I® ,T "v 5* ik-, fcse rt\ -1 fc 9Hk Sk? *&*$ etrV t~ $0& I /$§c *r s^r t^11^ *H :[-i & *1 ESTABLISHED 1854. They Fittingly Observe Ascension Day in this City Last Thursday. ', Tripolis Commandory Knights Tem plars observed Ascension Day last Thursday with fitting /ceremonies. It was the first appearance of the Knights in public, and they made a splendid ap pearance in their tine new uniforms. The Knights met at tho asylum at 3 o'clock and marched to tho cemetery where the graves of their departed brothers, Geo. T. Young and 13. W. Curry "w^.re J.lecoratod with beautifiul flowers. Returning to the city the Knights as sembled at the M. 15. church where tho Rev. T. J. Wright, pastor of the M. E. church at Osceola, delivered a magni ficent sermon, one of the finest ever heard in this city, which was greatly enjoyed by the Knights, their ladies and some of the citizens of town. It is to be regretted that the church was not crowded, for it was a rare intellectual treat. Rev. Wright is a fluent speaker and his sermon showed careful thought »nd study. Mrs. Beatrice Hubbell Plummer, of Los Angeles, California, with Miss Mario Groves, of Creston, as accompanist sang two beautiful solos, BEATRICE HUBBLE PLUMMER although suffering from a severe cold which made singing very difficult, and there was also a song by a quartet com posed of Mrs. Plummer, Mrs. ,T. A. Cas ter, Dr. ,T. W. Rowoli.and.'W. J, Edwards. At 8:30 o'clock, the knights and their ladies enjoyed a sumptuous banquet in the Dorn building on the north side of the square, the banquet being by the ladies of the Christian church. In the evening, the knights and their families assembled at the K.P. hall, where Mrs. Plummer furnished a musical program, the numbers embracing a wide range of voice, and everybody was captivated with her sweet singing and the easy manner in which the difficult selections were rendered, every number being heartily encored, and the singer kindly sang a number of extras. Mrs. Plummer was born and raised at Afton, where she is now visiting her parents. She possesses a remarkable pure soprano voice which has been cultivated under some of the best teachers in America, and she is now on her way to New York city to continue her studies. It is seldom that Leon's music-loving people have an opportunity of hearing such fine singing, and Mrs. Plummer certainly sang her way into the hearts of her hearers. She has an easy grace which is charming and seems to take as much enjoyment in singing as her audience did in listening. It is hoped Mrs. Plummer can be secured to give a public recital in this city next fall upon her return from New York. Those present from outside the city were Dr. and Mrs. J.T. Merrill, Mrs. S. Bailey, Major D.B. Marshall, John Lineburg, D.C. Currie, J.S. Shepherd, H.A. Fuller, Curtis Hass, Misses Nina Saville and Bessie Lorimer, of Mt. Ayr. Leeper and wife, Pleasanton. Weldon Meadows Short-Horn Herd. Attention of Short-Horn breeders is called to the dispersing sale of bulls, cows and heifers, advertised in this issue by Mr. A. H. Metier, of Weldor. Mr. Metier has one of the best bred herds in this part of the state, the purebred Bates bull Wild Wild Eyes Union Mag being at the head, one of the best bred Bates Bulls in the state. He has devoted many years to the breeding of short-horn cattle, and an inspection of his herd will convince breeders of their excellence. Desiring to sell his surplus stock he offers 20 head of cows and heifers and 5 young bulls for sale, and will make special low prices in order to sell them before July 1st. It is a grand opportunity for Decatur county breeders to secure some splendid animals at bargain prices. If possible prospective buyers are urged to call at his farm and look at the stock. They are certainly good ones, and not a single one should be permitted to be sold outside of Decatur county. We need such cattle right here at home. Attention of Alaskans. There was quite a good attendance at a meeting of the 111th Alaskas Tuesday night, and everybody was enthusiastic over another reunion for this year, but as the storm kept many from attending it was decided to call another meeting for Friday night of this week at the K. P. hall, when the officers will be elected and committees appointed. The meeting will be held promptly at 7:30 o'clock. A. MORTUARY. Mrs. Anna Clauson-Hanson. Annie Clauson was born in Denmark, June 11, 1816, and died at the home of J. Johnson, four and one-half miles northwest of Leon, May 17, 1903, aged 83 years, 10 months and 25 days. She was married to James Hansen, Nov. 10, 1857. Seven children were born to this union, of whom five died in infancy the two remaining being Mrs. Mary Hanson, of Ives Grove, Wisconsin, and Mrs. J. Johnson at whose home she died. For some years her home was in Chicago, but she came with her daughter's family to this county a little more than a year ago. For some months she had been ill, but her death was very sudden at last. She had been walking out of doors during the day, and had assisted about the lighter work of the house in the evening, but passed away about midnight. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Halsey, at the home of her daughter, May 18th, and the body was interred in the Leon cemetery. A CARD—We desire to return our sincere thanks to the many kind friends for their acts of kindness and attention shown during the sickness and death of our mother. MR. AND MRS. JOHN JOHNSON. James Perry Layton was born in Putnam County, Indiana, Nov. 20, 1832, died at his home in Leon, Iowa, May 25, 1903, aged 70 years, months and 29 days. The deceased was married to Miss Mary E. Cawthorn in Putnam County, Indiana, on Dec. 15, 1853, to whom were born seven children, three having preceded him to the great beyond, leaving the devoted wife and four children to mourn his death. The Surviving children are Mrs. W. H. Albaugh, of Loon Fletcher Layton, of Lincoln, Neb. James R., of Cliff Rock, Wash. Fred C., of El Reno, Okla. In 1806, they came to Iowa and settled on a farm just south of Leon where he resided for a number of years, then removing to Leon and engaging in business, being one of our most respected citizens. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. I. N. Woodward, the interment being in the Leon cemetery under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge, of which he had been a member for many years. Nancy M. Campbell. Nancy M. Campbell was born in Crawford county, Ohio, March 16, 1845, in childhood moved with her parents to Wyandotte county and later to Hardin county, Ohio. She was married to Robert H. Johnson July 3, 1802. To them were born six sons and one daughter—three sons and the daughter still survive. She came with her husband to Pleasanton, Decatur county, Iowa, in October, 1868, where they resided two years, then moved to Morgan township, and later in 1887, to Woodland township, where they continued to live until death. Sister Johnson was converted at the early age of thirteen years and united with the Methodist Episcopal church and continued a faithful witness for Jesus the remainder of her life. During her long and painful illness, asked to have the friends sing some of the songs she loved so well they did so—her granddaughter, Dolly Johnson, at the organ, played and sang "Jesus First of All," and some others. She praised God and said, "Jesus is near," and spoke of seeing her husband, who had preceded her two years to the spirit world, and others of her departed friends, who were welcoming her to the beautiful city of God. She with her husband and others organized a Sunday school some years ago, in their isolated community, and later a society of the E. church. Their house was always open for religious services. Brother and Sister Johnson were faithful, efficient workers in Sunday school and church, Brother Johnson being the first class leader in the new church—they were "Pillars in the house of God." In the death of Sister Johnson the writer has lost a personal friend, and the community one who was a friend to all —one whose place will be hard to fill. She died May 18, 1903 in the triumph of faith. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Leon the text Psalms 90:12, was of her selection after which her remains were laid to rest by those of her husband in the beautiful cemetery at Leon. May we follow her as she followed Christ. S. SAMPSON. MATRIMONIAL Ross-Canoa. Mr. Andrew Ross, of this city, and Miss Lou Canon, of Worth, Mo., were married Sunday evening at the home of the bride's father, Mr. D. Canon, at Worth. The happy young couple came to Leon Monday and after spending a day at the home of the groom's father, Mr. Jacob Ross, went to Decatur City Tuesday, where they will make their home, Mr. Ross being employed as salesman in Bowman & Bassett's store. Many friends extend hearty congratulations. Evans-Smith. Mr. Samuel N. Evans, a former well-known farmer of this county, who recently moved to a farm which he purchased near Golden City, Mo., was united in marriage at the residence of Rev. Rice in Golden City, on Tuesday, May 19, his bride being Miss Anna H. Smith, of Chandler, Okla. Following the ceremony a wedding repast was served at the home of J. O. Bidsll. The young couple have gone to housekeeping on the groom's farm, and Mr. Evans' many friends in this county extend hearty congratulations. Library, featuring the latest in library. On next Monday evening occurs the last meeting of the old library association and it is desired that there be a full attendance of the members. Harry Statzell had business at Davis City Friday. E. G. Stewart had business at Davis City Monday. F. J. W. Jenks had business at Davis City Monday. F. C. Mullinix had business at Davis City Monday. S. Bailey, of Chariton, is visiting his son east of Leon. Dr. John Woodmansee was a Lamoni visitor Saturday. Ed H. Sharpe had legal business at Davis City Saturday. A. F. Kemp made a business trip to Des Moines Tuesday. Vic Bedier, of Kellerton, had business in this city Thursday. Cyrus Smith, of DeKalb, had business in this city Thursday. Miss Anna Kirwin spent Sunday with friends at Davis City. Mrs. Win Cash, of Decatur, was a Leon visitor Tuesday. James D. Burns, of Garden Grove, was a Leon visitor Friday. R. W. Bruce attended a May party at Chariton last evening. Will F. Lindsey was visiting Davis City friends Tuesday. Jacob Martin had business calling him to Davis City Saturday. Will Hinkle and wife spent Saturday with Davis City friends. Lys Jenkins had business calling him to Des Moines Tuesday. George W. Baker had business at Davis City Saturday. W. M. Phillips and family were visiting at Van Wert Monday. Will C. Woodard, of Decatur, had business in this city Thursday. S. H. Frazier, of Davis City, had business in this city Monday. Frank Manning was visiting his father near Kellerton last Thursday. Frank Greenland, of Grand River, had business in this city Monday. Captain J. D. Brown had business calling him to Humeston Saturday. Miss Mamie Otten visited over Sunday with friends in Davis City. Clarence Jenree, of Chariton, spent a few hours in Leon last Thursday. M. F. Lindsey, of Davis City, was visiting Leon friends last Thursday. Constable Bert Warner, had official business at Davis City Thursday. Arthur Fransham visited orw Sunday with his parents at Ridgeway, Ho. Captain Jefferson Miller, of Pleasanton, was a Leon visitor last Thursday. John M. Thompson, of Van Wert, was in Leon Tuesday on his way to St. Joe. Mrs. J. C. Upfield and little daughter, of Fierce, were Leon visitors Monday. I. N. McDonough returned Friday from a business trip to Kirksville, Mo. Prof. J. W. Long and little son, of Decatur City, were Leon visitors Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Reeder returned Monday from a ten days' visit at Truro. County Attorney A. P. Olsea had legal business at Davis City last Thursday. C. A. Brazelton and W. E. Armstrong, of Decatur City, were Leon visitors Monday. O. P. Barnett, who is working at Pleasanton, spent Sunday at his home in this city. Prof. Harry Ilsley, of Panora, is visiting at the home of his parents in this city. Archie Rhodes, of Mt. Ayr, visited relatives in Leon the latter part of last week. Clarence Frazier, of Davis City, had business in this city the first of the week. W. S. Musgrave, proprietor of the Empire bakery, had business at Davis City Friday. Will Shields, of Kellerton, spent a couple of days in this city the first of the week. Mrs. A. S. Tharp and little son visited friends at Davis City the latter part of last week. Mrs. W. T. Cartwright, of Woodland, visited over Sunday with friends at Davis City. Mrs. George Franklin, of Pleasanton, came Monday to visit her friend, Mrs. Isaac Gatton. Ed Farquhar attended the commencement exercises at Garden Grove last Friday evening. OUR PERSONAL MENTION J. R. Bowsher was a Cains. Friday. Bert Warner had business at Lamoni yesterday. A. M. Pryor was a Davis City visitor Saturday. J. R. Bowsher had business at Lamoni Thursday. Persons having friends visiting them or knowing of strangers visiting in the city will confer a great favor upon the Editor by informing him either in person, by note or telephone. A. J. Bellis, of Springfield, Mo., arrived Tuesday to visit a few days with his wife in this city. John Lake and Sharp Chamberlain, of Decatur City, were Leon visitors this first of the week. Mrs. Sed Campbell and Mrs. Ernie Marshall, of Decatur City, were Leon visitors Tuesday. A. B. Owen returned Monday from an over Sunday visit with relatives at Villages and Brooks. Miss Sibyl Lanning returned Thursday from a few days' visit with her parents at Davis City. Marion Woodard, W. S. Chandler and W. R. Moore were transacting business at Davis City Friday. Mrs. W. F. Kelley returned Tuesday from a visit of several months with her sister at Rockford, Ill. Mrs. James Cresswell and Mrs. Fred Orchard, of Decatur City, were visiting Leon friends Saturday. E. C. Smith went to Des Moines Monday to attend the Presbytery meeting being held in that city. Mrs. J. Paralee Moore was called to Glenwood last Thursday by the serious illness of her daughter. Miss Margaret Hurst returned Friday from a two weeks' visit with friends at Ottumwa and Iowa City. Mrs. Otis McKern and baby, of Albia, came Tuesday to visit a short time with her parents in this city. Mrs. Henry McKern returned Tuesday. From a visit of several weeks in Albia at the home of her son Otis. Mrs. Elma Morrell visited over Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Eiker in Decatur City. Mr. C. Kimball, of Waterloo, visited over Sunday in this city, the guest of the family of W. E. Myers. Miss Dollie Fames went to Van Wort Monday to visit a few days at the home of her brother in that city. Capt. A. A. Jenks returned Friday evening from Corydon, where he was attending court as a witness. Mrs. John Bell returned Tuesday from a visit at Idaho Falls, Idaho, with her daughter, Mrs. Sue Grimm. Mrs. F. E. Thompson returned to Des Moines Thursday after visiting a few days with friends in this city. A. Gates left Friday for a trip to Plainview, Neb., and other western points on real estate business. W. R. Kline returned Saturday from a business trip to Mexico, Mo., and went on to Lamoni to spend Sunday. Mrs. Geo. M. Hamilton and daughter Winifred left Tuesday for a visit with her parents at Princeton, Mo. Miss Maggie Ross accompanied her brother, Andrew Ross, to Worth, Mo., Saturday to attend his wedding. Clay Harris went over to Cambria Monday to put up several monuments sold by the Leon Marble Works. Mrs. O. W. Foxworthy and little daughter went to Mt. Ayr yesterday to attend the graduating exercises. Miss Belle McBee returned Monday to her home at Davis City after a short visit at the home of Doe Osborn. Miss Letha Burnett, one of the students of the Leon High school, spent Sunday at her home in Van Wert. Mrs. C. J. White, of Center township, returned Tuesday from a visit of several weeks with her sister in Chicago. Misses Nellie Cain and Jennie Hickman went to Humeston Monday, where they are working as dressmakers. Miss Alta Morgan returned Thursday from Humeston, where she was visiting her grandmother, Mrs. E. Mullinix. Harvey Pitman came down from Green Bay Thursday and visited a few days at the home of his father in this city. George Evans, of Renfrow, Okla., arrived Tuesday, called home by the illness of his mother, Mrs. J. H. Evans. James Wakefield returned Saturday from Wray, Colorado, where he had been visiting relatives for several weeks. Joseph White, wife and children were passengers Thursday for Davis City to visit a few days with his daughters. Mrs. Wesley Chew, of Decatur City, came Thursday to visit a few days at the home of her parents in this city. Mrs. S. J. Koger was called to Ridge way, Mo., last Thursday to attend the funeral of her niece, Mrs. A. Reardon. Mrs. N. I. Lillie, of Kellerton, spent the latter part of last week in this city the guest of Mrs. Margaret Stone. Mrs. S. J. Daniels, of Decatur City, was visiting at the home of H. L. Tullis in this city the latter part of the week. Mrs. E. G. Stewart and baby went to Davis City Thursday and visited a few days at the home of her parents in that city. Mrs. W. L. Caldwell, of Des Moines, came Monday to spend a few days at the home of her parents, A. A. Jenks and wife. Willard Detrick, of Galesburg, Ill., has been visiting his parents in this city the past week, being en route to Idaho. Fred Evans, of Colony, Kansas, arrived in Leon Monday, called here by the serious illness of his mother. Mrs. J. H. Evans. Clay Harris returned Thursday from Humeston, where he had been for several days putting up a number of monuments. Mrs. Maude Bryant returned Tuesday to her home at Osceola after visiting a week in this city at the home of W. R. Moore. Mrs. S. U. Rush and her daughter Gracia, of Burlington, came Saturday to visit a few days with relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. Marion Woodard and her daughter Blanche visited over Sunday at Grand River with her daughter, Mrs. Hovle Gilreath. Mrs. Rebecca Richardson, of Davis City, came Tuesday to visit a few days in this city at the home of her brother, Wm. Biggs. Mrs. Carrie Tackett and her children arrived Monday from Owingsville, Kentucky, and will make their future home in this city. Judge R. L. Parrish and Reporter J. S. Parrish, who are holding court at Corydon, spent Sunday at their homes in this city. Mrs. Edith Kinctrod and Miss Ethel Higdon, of Salem, Mo., were in Leon Saturday on their way to Blythedale to visit friends. M. T. Norris and granddaughter Gertrude, of Maryville, Mo., were in Leon over night Tuesday en route to Cainsville to visit. Mrs. Anna Lewis returned Saturday to her home near DeKalb, after visiting for several weeks at the home of Mrs. Anna Givens. F. C. Mullinix, Ben Stewart and Will Clymer went to Cainsville Tuesday where Mr. Mullinix is putting in some cement walks. Henry Histine, one of the old-time citizens of Cainsville, was renewing acquaintances. In the absence with old friends in this city last Thursday, Rev. J. T. Wright and wife returned Friday to their home in Osceola, having made many friends in this city during their brief visit. Mrs. W. W. White returned Friday to her home in Iowa City after a short visit in this city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Lorey. Mrs. Minnie Hughes and Miss Maude Hammond, of Cainsville, came Saturday to visit a few days in this city at the home of W. W. Craig. Mrs. C. H. Balderman, of Cainsville, Mo., spent a few hours in Leon Thursday while en route to Eureka Springs, Ark., for an extended visit. Will Gardner, wife and sons, Arthur and Lynn, went to Humeston Friday and visited over Sunday at the home of his brother, George O. Gardner. Mrs. S. G. Gilbert returned Saturday to her home in Omaha, having been visiting for several weeks at the home of G. M. Gilbert near this city. Mrs. Frank Arebaugh returned Monday to her home at Van Wert after visiting a few days at the home of her father, A. Himelrich, in Eden. F. P. Lorey returned Friday to his home in Des Moines after visiting a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Lorey, in this city. Miss Lotta Jennings returned Monday to her home in Garden Grove, after visiting a few days in this city, the guest of her cousin, Miss Fannie Evans. Fletcher Layton, of Lincoln, Neb., came Saturday and visited a few days with his father, who has been dangerously ill for a number of weeks. Will C. Woodard, of Decatur City, left Tuesday for Bowling Green, Mo., and it is said he will bring a bride home with him the latter part of the week. Mrs. S. H. Rush and daughter Gracia returned Monday to their home at Burlington after visiting. A few days with relatives in this vicinity. Miss Hattie Wheeler returned Monday to her home at Lineville after visiting a few days in this city at the home of her brother, Sherman Wheeler. Mrs. James Dobson returned Thursday to her home at Van Wert after visiting a few days in this city at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jacob Warner. Mrs. M. A. Bruner returned Saturday to her home in Des Moines after visiting for several weeks at the home of her son, J. E. Bruner, in Eden township. Will Clymer and C. M. Lutz returned Thursday from Humeston, where they were working for F. C. Mullins who is building a brick block in that city. Mrs. Marion F. Stookey returned yesterday from Iowa City where she was visiting her daughter Marion, stopping on the way home a few days at Colfax. Mrs. J. L. Young returned Tuesday from Chariton, where she was visiting her daughter, Marion, who came home with her to visit a few days. Miss Bertha Rhoades and brother Willie, of Mt. Ayr, came Saturday to visit a few days at the home of her grandfather, N. C. Rhoades, in this city. Guy Copper, of Maxwell, Iowa, was the guest of Dr. J. H. Mingle the latter part of last week, stopping off on his return from a business trip to Ridgeway, Mo. Mrs. Emma Moore and Mrs. Mary Wilson, of St. Joe, came last Thursday to visit a few days in this city at the home of W. J. Sullivan, the brother of Mrs. Moore. Mrs. F. T. Tinknell and Mrs. S. Parker, of Alta, Iowa, came yesterday to visit their sister, Mrs. J. H. Evans, who is Very low, with but slight hopes for her recovery. Mrs. Frank Spurrier and her little daughter returned Saturday to their home in Lamoni after visiting a few days in this city at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Stone. Mrs. Frank Grimes and her son Aubrey departed Friday for their home at Spirit Lake, after visiting a few days in this city at the home of her mother, Mrs. Emma Bowman. Mrs. Lucy Smallwood, who has been teaching the past year at Guide Rock, Nebraska, returned Tuesday to spend the summer vacation at her home in Morgan township. Mrs. J. W. Myers and children returned Thursday to their home in Cincinnati, Ohio, after a pleasant visit at the home of her father, W. H. Elwell, southwest of town. Clyde Dunning and H. A. Fuller, of Mt. Ayr, had business in this city Thursday. Mr. Fuller remaining over to attend the Ascension day exercises of the Knights Templars. Mrs. E. K. Pitman and father, J. G. Harris, went to Humeston Monday to arrange for removing to that city next week, Mr. Pitman having purchased the Humeston Advocate. Albert Albaugh and Lee Honnold returned Monday from Des Moines, where they were employed as bell boys at the Savery Hotel, one week of city life being enough for them. Mrs. J. F. Hitchcock, of Des Moines, passed through Leon Thursday on her way to Garden Grove to visit her mother, Mrs. Swope, who has been quite sick for several weeks. C. Wood came up from St. Joe Friday evening, having resigned his position as salesman in T. R. Early's lumber yard, and will spend a couple of weeks. At the home of his parents in this city, Sam Grayson, formerly of this city, who is employed as a guard at the Anamosa state prison, was in Leon last Thursday, having been called by the serious illness of his mother who resides near Decatur. Claud Greenwood returned Saturday to his home near Akron, Mo., after visiting a few days in this city with his sister, Mrs. Frank Hampton. Misses Ruth and Kathleen Hampton went home with him for a short visit. A. E. Campbell, of Saline, Mo., and Geo. P. Campbell, of Davis City, were in Leon Tuesday on their way to Woodland township to attend the sale at the home of their deceased sister, Mrs. N. M. Johnson, in Woodland township. Z. Swearingen, our photographer, returned Friday from Des Moines where he attended the state convention of photographers, and exhibited some of his work, coming within one point of winning the sweepstakes prize in his class. Albert Biddison and daughter Blanche went to Albia Friday to attend the big ceremonial of the Royal Arch Masons in that city. Mr. Biddison, who is one of the three grand custodians for the state of Iowa, took a prominent part in conferring the degree work, being one of the best posted Royal Arch Masons in the state. THE CHURCHES. Elder A. E. Hatch preached at Tuskegee last Sunday. At the Advent Christian church, Leon, Sunday, May 31, at 8 p.m. Elder A. E. Hatch will preach. All invited. The Auxiliary of the C. W. B. M. of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. O.W. Foxworthy on Wednesday, June 3, at 2 o'clock. Next Sunday in the M. E. church Rev. P. V. D. Vedder, pastor of the M. E. church. Of Mt. Ayr, will preach morning and evening. Other services will be as usual. Rev. W. H. Ilsley left Friday on a business trip to Des Moines, Marengo, and Cedar Rapids, and will attend the meeting of the Des Moines Presbytery at the latter place. There will be the regular morning service at the Advent church by the Christian congregation next Sunday. In the evening, Eld. Hatch of the Advent, church will conduct services. At a congregational meeting of the Leon Presbyterian church, held last Sunday morning, the congregation by a vote of 37 to 23 voted to accept the resignation of Rev. W. H. Ilsley as pastor. THE REPORTER is filled to the margins today with live ads, and much news had to be necessarily omitted, including several letters from correspondents which did not reach us until Wednesday morning. The M. E. church was crowded last Sunday morning, many being unable to gain admittance, the Memorial sermon being preached by Elder H. H. Hubbell, pastor of the Christian church, who preached one of the finest and most scholarly sermons ever heard in this city. The plans for the new Christian churches drawn by Architects Geo. W. Kramer and Chas. C. Hamilton, of New York city, have been received and accepted by the building committee, who will open bids for the new church on Saturday, June 6th. The new church will be a fine modern building, 70x53 feet, of pressed brick, with rock-faced flint brick foundation. The entrance will be a double tower one at the northeast corner. The auditorium will have a raised incline floor with a seating capacity of 500. A pastor's study will be included in the structure, and eventually the basement will be finished up with kitchen and dining room, and it is planned to have a gymnasium in the basement for the young folks. Church when completed will be one of the finest in southern Iowa. License to Wed James Wilson Gertie Brenizer...,...20 Bert Winters.....23. Donna Robertson 19 For Sale. House of 8 rooms, in good condition, good well and cistern, ground 94x100 feet, on Commercial street, Leon, Iowa, one block south and three blocks east of court house. Will be sold at a bargain. 40-2t E. J. SANKEY, Agent. For Oklahoma realty write or call on C. B. Jordan, Enid, O. T. formerly of Leon, Iowa. FOR SALE—1 corn planter, 1 mowing machine, 114-inch stirring plow, cheap. A S I I. 