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Evening journal., 1911-05-24
LIGHT And MIST
GIVE FIRE EFFECT
Many Persons Thought Will
mlngtOn or Jersey Was
Having Big Blaze

Electric light rays and the mist
prior to the rain last night formed a
combination that caused hundreds of
persons to think that a big fire was
raging on the east side of Wilmington
or on the New Jersey Shore. The sky
had exactly the appearance that the
glare of big fire would have upon
it, and from the West side of the city
every indication was that blaze was
lighting up the sky. The effect was
caused by the electric lights along
Market street penetrating the peculiar
mist Many telephone inquiries were
made of newspaper Offices and fire
companies as to whether there was
fire.
Evening journal., 1911-05-24
A DISTANT RELATIVE.

Johnny's mother bought him fire
engine He wanted to see how it
worked. and of course in a very short
time the wheels were off. She was
naturally very angry with him and
punished him severely. When daddy
came home he found his small son sit
ting in the nursery with very red eyes.
why, my poor old man" he inquir-
ed, what is the matter?
"Nuffing," snifaed the small boy.
But something must be wrong,
persisted daddy. do tell me-"
"Oh, WELL If you want to know,
said the little boy, Il have just been
having an awful row with your wife,
-Tit-Bits.
Evening journal., 1911-05-24
Editorial Opinion
WATER WORKS FOR MILTON.

Milford Chronicle.
Will Milton build water works
now, or will the old-fossil-idea ciu-
zens have the power to delay provid-
ing means to put out fires, until the
third big fire sweeps away thousands
of dollars worth of property? The
"penny-wise and pound foolish" peo-
pie have a score OF ways to put off
commencing the work, but the pro-
gressive citizens must push them
aside and go ahead.
Evening journal., 1911-05-24

Senator Monaghan and the other Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature from this
city must be surprised trihe to know that the
Public Utilities Commission bill which they sup
ported is regarded by their party organ as legis-
lation OF dangerous and disrupting character" 4"
The progressive Democrats must be considerably
Jared
Evening journal., 1911-05-24

stain your floor with Brack's Var
nish Stain, then give a coat of our
Floor Varnish. these give you the
best results possible to obtain. Bam-
berger and Robins. No. 204 W. Seventh
StraAts
Evening journal., 1911-05-24

If a suitable ground is needed on which our
friends can play politics why not devote the
ground in the western part of the city bought by
the city at a-high Hgure to that purpose1
Evening journal., 1911-05-24

The praise of our neighbor over the Democratic
candidates can hardly be heard above whisper,
but it may warm up before the campaign is ended.
Evening journal., 1911-05-24

AS an expert on hats Mr.. Dubell gracefully tips
his hat TO his winning opponent
Evening journal., 1911-05-24

Read the latest sporting news on
PaGeA s aud Z.
Evening journal., 1911-05-24

The doctors are already feeling the public
pulse
Evening journal., 1911-05-24
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

When I'm inclined to weep and
wall because my luck seems kind o
stale, always think of William Wax
who lives down by the railroad
tracks. He lost both legs some years
ago, by being frozen in the snow,
but no one ever heard him whine or
curse his fortune or repine. With
CHEEKY smiles he went his way, upon
his crutches, day by day. And later,
when he lost both arms. his brave
heart scorned all coward alarms; we
bore him from the saw mill door, all
stained and splattered with his gore.
and still he cried: Li-ting-a-lng.
/ cannot dance. but I can sing! He
kept on singing in his shack. and
then one day he broke his back. We
put him in a plaster cast, and Thought
he'd surely wilt at last, but still he
cried, in tones of joy: II am your 1T
tie sunshine boy!" And later on this
human wreck fell from his house and
broke his neck; and then gun blew
off his head, and still he wore smile
and said: "Such trifles do not worry
me, and l am always full OF glee!'
So when grim woe my bosom racks,
| always think of William Wax, to
whom no ill could sorrow bring, and
then / dance and whoop and sing
Walt Mason
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
Why?

One of the foolish customs which
should be dropped is that Of the
governor of Iowa, on every possible
occasion, appearing in a long-tailed
coat and plug hat, with a lot of men
waddling about with uniforms that
would put to shame the best that is
seen when the king of England is
on exhibition. Why should govern
or wear a plug hat and long-tailed
coat when practically nobody else
does? Who lis the governor that he
should be dressed so as to be an OBJ
ject of ogling curiosity? And why
should he be followed about by lot
of men who .have no military bearing
and who wear nothing graceful ex-
cept their military titles? 1t is not
clear just why a self-respecting man
will tog himself out and strut around
the country in uniform of uncomfort-
able fit, bedecked with braid, lace,
yellow robe and other paraphernalla
which looks so outrageous that pea
cock would hide in shame for such
an exhibition of buffoonery when
there is nothing in harmonious col
orings, such as the peacock carries,
to warrant an exhibition of pride:
Iowa City Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
joseph f. Baker.

Joseph E. Baker was born at
Woodland, Iowa, December 81, 1864.
He died at the hospital in Leon,
Iowa, Nov. 7. 1911, at the age o.
46 years, 10 months and 10 days.
The earlier part of his life was spent
in Decatur county. When he was
about II years of age he went to Me-
braska where he stayed for two
years. He moved from there to
Sterling, Colorado, and became one
of the first settlers in that section OF
the state. He resided at Sterling
until few months ago when he went
to the state of Washington for his
health. Five weeks ago he was
brought to the Leon hospital by his
brother, K. P. Baker, of Woodland.
Here no pains nor expense was
spared to try to restore him to
health, but to no avail. He passed
away on the date above mentioned.
Deceased was a member of the l. o..
O. F. of Sterling, Colorado. He
leaves three brothers and one sister
to mourn his departure.
His remains were laid to rest IN
the Beavers cemetery on Wednesday
afternoon, Nov. 8, at which place a
short service was held by Rev. j. S.
Coffin, pastor of the Christian church,
followed by ritualistic service OF
the Odd Fellows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
ID. JOdOn.

D. Jodon, for many years re-
spected citizen of Ringgold county,
died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. P. E. Shirley, at Davis City,
Iowa, having passed the 86th year of
his age. He was remarkably we'll
preserved in both body and mind and
closed his long life pleasantly His
death seemed much like the passing
into slep of an infant. 1t could
scarcely be said that he had any dis
ease save that of old age. His time
of death came in the course of ma
ture and as the result of a finished
life. Mr.. Jodon was born in Pennsyl-
vania and in business life lived in
both Michigan and Indiana. For
many years he managed large mill
ing business at Constantine, Mich.
In 1873 he moved to Eagleville, MO-,
and followed the same business He
was an expert in the milling business
and thus made himself very useful.
He went to Mt. Ayr about the year
1884, and for many years owned and
managed the Mt. Ayr mill and as
such was known all over the county.
For a man of his age he was remark
able for his energy and enterprise.
He closed his service there about
five years ago and passed into retire
ment at Davis City. He was noted
for his general intelligence and about
great variety of things. He was
familiar with the good old times
and could tell them with ease. and
correctly. He had for many years
been a member of the M. E. church
and was faithful in all his church
relations and duties. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs. R. M. Black and Mrs.
P. E. Shirley, of Davis City, and two
sons, Harry Jodon, of Denver, Colo,
and Lloyd, of Chicago. His wife
passed away at Mt. Ayr about five
years ago. The remains were taken
to Mt. Ayr and the funeral took place
from the U. P. church on Tuesday at
10 O'Clock a. M, conducted by Rev.
w. E. Hardaway. His son-in-law,
Mr.. Shirley, and sons and daughters
and several grandchildren attended
the funeral and the remains were
laid by his wife in Rose Hill GEM
etery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
Pie Supper

The pie supper and program at the
Lone Star school, Friday night, drew
a large crowd in spite of the bad
roads. The house was crowded to it's
utmost capacity. The program was
something new and pleasing to all.
Decorated envelopes were sold, the
sale being cried by Capt. J. L. Good
ing, of Kellerton. He is surely a
good auctioneer and had lots of fun
out of the boys, over the pies they
bought. His good work will long be
remembered by the Lone Star peo-
pie. There were thirty-four pies, and
the sale amounted to thirty dollars,
making an average of S8 cents per
pie. The proceeds are for the pur-
pose of building up the school IL
brary. The highest price paid for a
pie was $3.50. After the supper was
over, the people from Decatur City
sang songs, and gave their school
yells and were answered by Lone Star
and Leon with their yells. After this
three cheers for the Lone Star teach
er, Miss Nina Still, were given, and
all departed, hoping they would have
an opportunity to return this winter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
w. l. Wampler.

w. /. Wampler was born June Is,
1860, in Monroe county, Indiana, and
died Nov. 6, 1911, at Leon. Iowa, at
the age of SO years, months and ~
DAYS. He was married to Lizzie E.
Adair at Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 4, 1883.
For a good many years they have
made their home in Iowa and for the
last few years in Leon. During their
stay in this city Mr.. Wampler has
had a position most Of the time at
the Clarinda plant. He was a hard
working man and good provider
for his home. He was of a jovial
disposition and made many friends.
His sudden death was shock to the
community. The funeral services
were held at the home in south Leon
Thursday afternoon by Rev. j. S:
Coffin of the Christian church and
the remains were laid to rest in the
Leon cemetery. He leaves wife,
three brothers and five sisters to
mourn his departure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
w. A. ketcham.

William Allen Ketcham was born
December 2, 1925, near Shelbyville,
Shelby county, Kentucky, died at
Leon, Iowa, November 8, 1911, at
the age of IS years, Il months and
6 days. He was married March II,
1852, to Miss Lucy Watkins, at Louis
Vile, Kentucky, at which place they
resided for about three years, when
they emigrated to Iowa, settling in
.Appanoose county. removing to Gar
den Grove, Decatur county, Iowa, in
1866.
They were residents of Iowa until
about fourteen years ago when they
removed to Oklahoma, where they
made their home until the death of
the wife some six years ago, since
which time Mr.. Ketcham has resided
with his children, and the last three
years were spent in the home of his
son, C. M. Ketcham, in Leon. To
this couple were born five children,
Kate, who died at the age of five
years, Collins M, Virginia who died
at the age of seven years, Oscar Sher-
man, now resident of Council
Bluffs, Iowa, and Charles D., who
died in 1909, aged AZ years.
At the age Of 16 years the subject
of this sketch was converted and
united with the Methodist Episcopal
church, remaining to the, end a de-
voted and earnest christian. He was
a member of the Masonic order in
good standing, and was faithful in
this as in every relation of life.
The funeral services were held at
the residence of C. M. Ketcham on
Friday, at 1 o'clock, conducted by
Rev. e. M. Hoff, pastor of the M. E..
church, assisted by Elder j. 5. Coffin,
of the Christian church, and the body
laid to rest in the cemetery at Gar
den Grove, Iowa, where his compan-
ion and three children rest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
Ellis.Bullard.

Last Wednesday at noon occurred
the marriage of Mr.. Raymond W.:
Ellis. of Decatur City and Miss Pearl
R. Bullard, of Leon, Rev. j. S: Cot
fin of the Christian church, official
ing. The wedding took place at the
Christian parsonage, the first door
north of the public library, and was
attended by E. D. Tuller and wife,
who acted as witnesses. Mr.. Ellis is
the son of "Journ" Ellis, a prosper
Gus farmer and stock buyer OF De-
catur City. Miss Billiard is the
daughter of ]. C. Billiard, who Is
we'll known to Leon people. Both of
the contracting parties have many
warm friends in this community ana
around Decatur City who will join IN
extending congratulations. MIR. and
Mrs. Ellis left on the afternoon train
Wednesday for Shenandoah for
few days visit with relatives after
which they will return to Leon and
20 to housekeeping on farm near
Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
Laura Eta Combs.

Laura Eta Combs was born in
Akron, Ohio, Feb. Is. 1854. She
died at Ridgeway, Mo-, Nov. 9, 1911,
at the age of 81 years, months and
% days. When a small child she
moved with her parents to Indiana
and from there few years later to
Davenport, Iowa, where her young
womanhood was spent. Later she
came to Leon, Iowa, in which vicinity
she has since resided until about
two weeks ago when she went to the
home of her brother, R. B. Combs,
at Ridgeway, Mo. She united with
The Adventist Christian church when
quite young and has since lived a
Christian life. During her Illness
which lasted for several months sheI
was very patient and tried to he -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
The Bank Guarantee Law.

Editor w. j. Casey, of the Knox
willie Express, has been visiting his
son at Mountain View, Oklahoma,
and writes to his paper:
Speaking of bankers, one natur-
ally asks, What about the Oklohama
guaranty of bank deposits? That is
Just what l have asked a good many
other people. A national banker In
another Oklahoma town laughed in
"ghoulish glee' as he told of the
many big banks that were retiring
from the guaranty fund by taking
out national charters. He said that
it was expensive, that they couldn't
stand it any longer. Another national
banker told me it had proven very
expensive for the state banks, taking
from many Of them in the past four
years the equivalent of rs to SO per
cent of their capital stocks; that the
state banks undoubtedly secured
some deposits by the measure, but
not enough to balance the cost.
When l asked a state banker this
morning how the law works in Okla
homa he replied that it worked fine
for farmer and the depositor. He
said the attitude of the state bankers
is about this. They look upon the
past four years as experimental, and
If conditions and administration Of
the banking laws and the guaranty
fund had to be constant repetition
of the past four years they would not
be in favor of it. He says, however,
that the guaranteed banks are yet in
favor of the plan because they see
better days ahead. The cost of the
past four years has been almost one
per cent per year upon the deposits,
which of course is the equivalent of
q pretty tidy dividend upon the CAPT.
tai stock of a bank where the depos-
its are from four to ten times the
capital stock. But, after all, the de-
posts are the real index OF the bus
mess because Oklahoma banks never
seem able to get more money than
they can loan at ruinOus rates, hence
the tax of even one per cent can be
borne Moreover, as this banker
says, the great expense of the thing
was the settlement of the huge Col
umbia Trust Cos. 100000 failure
in Oklahoma City; no such large
bank exists in the state today, and
the management of the banking de-
partment is now in the hands of men
in whom the bankers have much
more confidence. This banker says
that the fact that the big banks are
withdrawing from the guaranty and
taking out national charters is very
welcome news to the state bankers,
as it so greatly decreases their liabil-
ity, the smaller banks feeling that
the big ones are more speculative
and a great element of danger
"Confidence," says this banker
"really grows from experience in the
past, and it would be incorrect tc
use the word in connection with the
bankers and the guaranty law
Rather it might be expressed as a
confident hope, which is better way
to express the, feelings with which
the law is regarded" But all agree
that it is most satisfactory to the de.
positor.'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

For Sale-Some extra good utility
Whit Orpington cockerels Of heavy
laying strains. I need the room and
these will be sold very cheap, quality
considered. Call soon and get first
choice cheap. c. w. Reeder, The
Leon Orpingtons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
WOOdard.

The cold spell came at last.
Fred Cress, jr., is getting his barn
pretty we'll up.
Mary Miller called at w. &.
Young's Friday morning.
Rush Miller spent last Sunday
with his cousin, Andrew Miller.
Kline Crees spent Sunday night
with Fred and Dewey Crees.
Church at Maple Grove Sunday.
Everyone invited to come.
Hamil and Ralph Young called at
Frank Miller's last Sunday.
Ralph Young spent Sunday with
his cousin, Willie Bryant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
Allen Turner.

Mr.. Allen Turner, living near
Crown Chapel, died at his home
October 80, and was buried Novem-
Der i'll the Dunkard cemetery. Mr..
Turner was a native of Kentucky,
beng born in Wayne county of that
state in 1871, and lived there unit!
he moved to Iowa a few years ago
He leaves behind him wife and ten
children and the memory of kind
husband, good citizen, indulgent
father and a devoted christian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

Notice OF Appointment OF Adminis-
traitor.
In the District Court of the State Of
Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of
Silas Worden, deceased.
To whom It may concern:
Notice 10 hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as Administrator of the
estate of Silas Worden, late of
Decatur county, Iowa, deceased. All
persons in any manner indebted to
said deceased or his estate will make
payment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them In
manner and form a. by law required,
for allowance and payment.
Dated this 14th day of November,
A. D. 1911.
P. M. WORDEN,
1926 Administrator of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

little care to her friends and rela-
tives as possible. She leaves three
brothers besides a number OF other
relatives and friends to mourn her
departure. The remains were
brought to Leon Friday afternoon
from Ridgeway and taken to the
Leon cemetery where they were laid
to rest after a brief religious service
by Rev. J. S. Coffin Of the Christian
church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
Lamont to Have White Way.
Like manv other enterprising

Like many other enterprising cities
and towns in Iowa, Lamont has de-
cided to have a white Way" The
town council has agreed to pay for
the electric current for thirteen cleo
troliers providing the business men
will pay for the installing of the cleo
troliers. Corydon is also installing
white Way" and Leon should be
getting ready to get in the game for
it adds greatly to the appearance Of
the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
Puritan Social.

There will be Puritan Social
given by the Union Christian En-
deayor society of Crown Chapel at
the residence of D. F. Long, Satur-
day evening, Nov. Is. All Endeav-
orers are expected to wear a Purlta'l
collar and come prepared to state
some fact or give a quotation IN re-
gard to the Puritans in answer 10
roll call. Clair E. Long, chairman OF
social committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

~ A good many farm papers know
about as much about practical farm
ing as telephone does about gram
mar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

All kinds OF cement and brick
work contracted BY the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

One thing about not having any
social standing, the boys do not
bother the refreshments of any ex-
cent those who have social standing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

Every girl soon gets to the period
where she thinks 1t looks TOO mucn
like kid to run.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

II you haven't done 20 try Gains
Vile coal. the best yet. Bidisons Coal
and Grain Co. 7s sss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

Football players are the only Doys
Who are prouder the uglier they are
dressed,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

Liza Jane bread at Harry Brad
fields grocery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS

SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS -.
are proof against the fingers of the
robber or the flames of fire. We are
custodians of the cash and the valu-
able securities of the most promin-
ent people in this vicinity and we
have a sterling reputation for relia-
bility and integrity. The manage
ment of this Bank is superior to,
any in town in solid. sensible, con-
servative business methods.
FARMERS & TRADERS STATE
BANK
John w. Harvey, President,
Thos. Teale, Vice President,
Fred Teale, Cashier, "
T. S. Arnold, Asst. Cashier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-16

Notice of Appointment of Adminis-
| TRAITOR.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-15
SOUTE ORANGE

Two Applications for Police Force.
Patrick Fahey and Harry Meeker
jr., have presented applications for q
position on the police force. The vii
lage Board of Trustees will make an
appointment at its next meeting to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Chanceman Edward G. Foran.
The family of Bruno G. Ostermann,
of Valley street, returned today from
Belmar after having spent three weeks
there. p
e. T. Munson and family, of Irvington
avenue, have zone to Roscow. N. z,
to spend the remainder of the summer.
Miss Marguerite Collins and the
Misses Violet and Carter Van Schaick,
of / Vose avenue. have returned from
Huntington. L. l.. where they spent
several weeks.
Mr.. n Mrs. William B. Newman,
of South Orange avenue, and their
daughter, Mrs. William Morris, are at
Atlantic City.
]. Charles O'Brien. of Maplewood
avenue, Maplewood. led an automobile
party to Bay Head. l.. l., today.
James e. Cheesman and family, of
Vose avenue, left today for their sum-
mer home at Cotuit, Mass.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-15
GLEN RIDGE,
%BELLEVILLE
AND NUTLEY
GETS JUDGEMENT
OF ST. FOR COLLISION.

Agreeing with the contention the at
torney for the defense that the
complainant was guilty of c~ontributory
negligence, a jury in the rang District
Court yesterday ruled hat Louis But
terrified, n prominent contractor, of
Orange, was only entitled to 81 dam
ages for injuries received when his
automobile collided with a trolley car
on the Orange and Passaic Valley line
last November. The verdict was ar
rived at after an hours elaboration
Mr.. Butterfield sued for $500 for in
juries he received and damage done
to his machine.
According to evidence presented by
the complaint. TIr. Butterf1eld, with
several employees. was driving an
automobile but of In alley in Day
street, where is business is located,
when the trolley car approached at a
fast clip and the automobile and car
met before Mr.. Butter1eld could bring
his machine to a ~standstill. Witnesses
for the defense said the trolley car
had stopped before the collision &C.
Cured and that MI. Butterfield ran
the auto into the car. It was the Sec
ond time hat a jury has sat in a case
since Judge Daniel A. Dugan was ap-
pointed. .