'CLOSING OUT SALE'

As I have sold my farm and am quitting farming, I will sell at public auction my place 5 miles west of Weldon; two miles north and 2 miles west of Van Wert; 9 miles south of Osceola on Highway 69 and three miles west, on the county line, on:

Thursday, Nov. l0
Commencing at l p.m.

30 Head of Livestock 30
l8 Head of Cattle l8

8 head of Angus cows, extra good cows, none over 6 years old. All bred to freshen in early spring. Bred to purebred Angus bull. 2 milk cows, one half-Holstein and one Jersey, to freshen soon after sale date, both good milkers, 8 years old; 3 Angus bull calves, purebred but not registered; 4 Angus heifer calves, purebred but not registered; l black Whiteface heifer calf.

2 Head of Horses

Black team, wt. about l200, one horse and one mare, one 7 years old, other smooth mouthed.

l0 Head of Hogs

l0 head of white shoats, wt. about l50 lbs.

Machinery

John Deere manure spreader; Daine hay loader; sweep rake; McCormick Deering 6 ft. mower; John Deere dump rake; J.I. Case horse cultivator; Tower surface cultivator; horse drawn; endgate seeder; Clipper fanning mill; 5 horse hitch doubletrees; hand corn sheller; three leaf harrow; 8 ft. horse drawn disc; harrow cart; l6-inch sulky plow; low wheel wagon; high wheel wagon with box; 500 chick capacity oil brooder stove, used one season; saddle and many other articles.

Household Goods

Dresser, bed, springs and innerspring mattress; two 9 x l2 wool rugs; two magazine racks; library table; upholstered chair; Charter Oak kitchen range; Warm Morning heating stove; 800 lb. Montgomery-Ward cream separator; wind charger with high tower; upright piano; battery Zenith radio.

Feed and Grain

300 bales of clover hay; 400 bushels Clinton oats.
Three dozen white Hi-Line pullets, just beginning to lay.
l50 seasoned split white oak posts.

I.S. MCMURTREY

Twombley and Wright, Aucts. O.B. Monroe, Clerk.

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The Lamoni Chronicle
Lamoni, Iowa
November 11, 1909

New Depot for Leon.

The citizens of Leon are justly elated over the fact that they are soon to have a new depot, of modern design and constructed of brick and stone. The superintendent of this division has submitted plans and drawings to the people of Leon and they having approved them the new building is now a sure thing. According to the plans it is to be 84 feet long, with the baggage room occupying the west end of the building. Next comes the gentlemen's smoking room, the toilet, and the ticket office on the south side of the building and the ladies' rest room and toilet on the north side with a short hallway between leading from the general waiting room occupying the entire east end, to the window through which baggage is to be checked at the baggage room. The building is to be heated with hot water, will be lighted by electricity and will be thoroughly modern in every way. The building is to be located at the junction of the company's tracks and Main street and is to be constructed next year.

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The Lamoni Chronicle
November 18, 1909

Fell Down an Elevator Shaft.

Mrs. Matt Pullen, of Leon, sustained very painful injuries a short time ago by falling down the elevator shaft of the Hotel Central sampleroom. Mrs. Pullen with her little daughter, Margery in her arms went out the back door of the hotel intending to go into the millinery store. As she reached the door which opens directly upon the elevator, she stepped inside thinking that the elevator was down. Unfortunately the elevator was up and Mrs. Pull, with her little daughter, fell into the cellar floor below stricking upon a pile of kindling wood. Parties near heard the fall and rendered immediate assistance. The daughter was unharmed, but it was found that Mrs. Pullen's ankles were injured and it is feared some of the bones were fractured. She was also severely cut and bruised in the fall.

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March 30, 2003
 
The Lamoni Chronicle
November 18, 1909

Four Horses Burned.

The barn on the old Hingston farm south of Weldon, owned by I. A. Harris of Leon, was burned to the ground about four o'clock on the morning of November 9, with the corn cribs and other smaller buildings near it. The Hacker boys, who were living on the place lost four good horses and three sets of harness. The loss to Mr. Harris is about $1,500 with $500 insurance. The cause of the fire remains a mystery.

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March 30, 2003
 
The Lamoni Chronicle
Lamoni, Iowa
November 18, 1909

J. T. MITCHELL will sell at auction at his farm, ten miles southeast of Lamoni, Tuesday, November 30, 240 head of stock, consisting of horses, mules, cattle and hogs. Also some grain, hay and implements. The bills were printed at this office of course.


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July 14, 2003

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The Lamoni Chronicle
Lamoni, Iowa
November 18, 1909

A. D. POUSH will hold a public sale at his farm, seven miles southeast of Lamoni on Monday, November 19. He is offering 8 horses, 12 cattle, 33 hogs, some grain, implements, etc. The bills were printed at this office.


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July 14, 2003
  
The Lamoni Chronicle
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, November 25, 1909

Electric Service for Decatur.

The citizens of Decatur City have granted a franchise to the Leon Electric Company of Leon to furnish their city with electricity for light and power purposes. The company's installing the additional equipments necessary to send the current from their power house in Leon to Decatur. They are also considering propositions to extend the service to Davis City and Humeston.

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April 1, 2003
 
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