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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

We understand that Carter Scott,
who for many years was in business
at Davis City, selling his interest in
the firm of Scott & McClaran to Mr..
McClaran about a year ago, has de-.
that place, having purchased the
general stock owned by !. N. Jeflries,
who will retire on account tof his
health. Mr.. Scott is a. popular. mer-.
chant and has many friends in the
vicinity of Davis City who will be
pleased to see him in business again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

These cold winter nights you will
find the Photoplay theatre delight
full place to spend an hour, and at
the small cost of only 10 CENT. The
pictures are the very best which can
be secured and the proprietors are
leaving nothing undone for the COM
fort and entertainment of their pat
rons. Two shows are given each
evening, and the large attendance
continues nightly. You can take your
whole family with you too, and they
will enjoy the show.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

w. 8. Starr, foreman Of The Re-
porter once, received a telegram
Sunday announcing the death of his
father, f. NJ. Starr, at his home at
Pocahontas. Iowa, his death being
caused from a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Starr was 81 years of age, and
county at the time of his death, hav-
ing held the ofdce for q number of
years. w. s. Starr left Tuesday
morning for Pocahontas to attend
the funeral ana we are left pretty
short Of help 10 get ont this issue Of
The Reporter. .#a5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04
assessors to :Aleet Next Monday.

All of the assessors Of Decatur
county Are notified to meet at the
county auditors ONCE In Leon, Iowa,
on Monday, january 9Th, for the
purpose ,4of receiving instructions
and supplies for their work. Let
each assessor in the county be pres
ent on this day. -~
=. "a go r.. e. Mclaughlin,
81 e., County Auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

Miss Zulma Lanning, of Charlton,
came Sunday to spend a few days at
the home of her brother, Ben. W.
Lanning in this city. His sister,
Miss Ruth, who had ben keeping
house for him during his wife's alb
sence, returned to Charlton Monday
to begin teaching a term of school
near that city. ..',':,s.rls' 4, >,,.5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

Mrs. J. D. Brown gave her annual
Children's Party at her fine home on
south Main street last Saturday af-
ternoon and large number Of
children enjoyed her hospitahty.s
The afternoon was spent playing
games. listening to stories and VAR
ious guessing contests. Delicious
refreshments were served and the
children left loud in praise Of their
hostess.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04
Meritol White Linin,ent.

Should be in every home as it's
Immediate application to cuts. bruis-
g. sprains and wounds gives instant
relief. It has no equal as a pain
killer and healer. Stempe1 & Cher
ington.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04
Marriage licenses.

James O'hair. Van Mert. ...... %
AGdis Ramsey, Van Vert. ..... 19
MI H. Green, Lamont. ...... Fl
Lnaie Smith, Lamont. II
Ralph c.. Tilton, Merriman, Neb. 20
Era M. Brownell, Lamont. "a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what ] did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me."-J. H.
Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

See the fine pictures which will, be
shown at the Photoplay Theatre this
evening. Admission only 1escents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04

Special on school Tablets, 800
So tablets now 1t Sc. at Conrey's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-04
Decatur r. F. ID. No. 2.

Mrs. Nancy Logan and son, Fred
Alley, were Leon visitors one day last
week.
Mrs. John Sellers enjoyed a visit
with her cousin from Missouri last
week.
Martin Boatman spent Saturday
night with his friends Chas and Leo
Norman.
Mrs Geo. Butcher and son, Clar-
ence, visited with her aunt, Mrs.
Eva Ellers, Monday.
Frank Oiler and family spent
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Norman
Those who attended the dance at
Roy Sutherlin's Friday evening re-
port a good time.
Miss Edith Norman and Mrs.
Cora Shelton returned to Osceola
Wednesday after few days visit
with Isaac Norman and family.
r. G. CLANCY was Decatur City
caller Monday.
Miss Cleve Ellers visited Monday
with her friend Madge Norman.
Halle Rauch is delivering corn TO
". ii Bronson this week.
.TAe solders OF season tickets To-
the Leon lecture course were most
agreeably surprised Tuesday even
ing after their last experience when
the Royal Male Quartet tried to give
an entertainment, the third number
of the course being an interpretive
recital "Sevenoaks," by Everett
Kemp. Mr.. Kemp captivated his
audience from the very start and.
every minute of the evening was
thoroughly enjoyed by the large
audience. Mr.. Kemp impersonated
the various characters in the BEAU
tiful story in a mastery way, and it
was with keen regret on the part of
the audience when the recital came
to close. 1t was one of the best
things ever heard in Leon.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Three Washington Boys
Enter Ten-Mile Skate

Carroll Donnelly. George Blaire, and
Alex Taylor, three OF Washingtons
best roller skate performers. will repre-
sent this city in the Huss ten-mile race
TO be held over the streets of Baltimore
on Easter Monday.
Besides these prominent skaters, the
star performers of Richmond, New
York, and the Monumental City are en-
tered These include Frank Wilige,
Richmond: Frank Gala, New York ;
Wilson, Shipley, Jeters, Rogers. Harp,
Huss, Myers, Buckley, and Martin,
Baltimore. a silver loving cup will be
awarded to the team having the first
four men to finish, gold medal to the
first man to finish, a silver medal to the
second man to finish, and bronze medals
to the next five who finish.
Entries to this classic close April T.
and are being received by John f.
Huss. 14l7 North Charles street, Balti-
more Md.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Wants Sullivan Named
Olympic Commissioners

NEW YORK, March 29.-Col. Robert
NJ. Thompson, president of the New
York Athletic Club and chairman of the
American Olympic committee, announced
yesterday that he was In thorough &C
cord with the proposition to have James
f. Sullivan named as the United States
commissioner to the Olympic games in
Stockholm. and as a finale to a heart
to-heart talk with his confreres of the
committee electrified his hearers witt
the proposition to take over the entire
fna ncial arrangements in connection
with the American invasion should the
popular subscriptions fail TO reach the
required amount
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Browns May Change
Lineup Against Cardinals

ST. LOUIS. March GA slight change
NAV be made in the Browns lineup
When the team opens against the
Cardinals next Saturday Pratt may be
seen at second base with Frank La
porto in light fiald. That's the way
the Regulars have been lining up for
the past few 1ays
To keep either of these two men out
Of the game would be A mistake, as
each Is likely to break up a game at
any time. Then LaPOrtc has had some
experience in the outfield. being sta
toned there for awhile when with the
Now York HighIanders and Is not en-
tircly new to the position.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
kScore Three Runs In Last
Half of the Ninth
Session.
CHANGE IN BATTERY
ADDS COLOR TO GAME
Cashion and Henry Fail to Make
Game Fast or
, Interesting.
By SENATOR"

II After putting up a mediocre exhibi-
stlOn for eight innings, lacking dash,
hepirit, color. and strength. scoring
three runs largely through the short
.cominss Of their opponents. the Ma
stionaIs suddenly came 10 life in the
last half Of the ninth. punched out four
4bingles and came within an ace of cop
ping the banner. They lost the first
lone to the ''FhitinG Phils' Z to c. but
.the fans decided that their moneys
sworth was received bv that thrilling
rally at the very end of the battle.
=. The Slugging Battery.
" Until Dixie Walker and Eddie Ain
smith succeeded carl Cashion and John
Henry IN the sixth, the Nationals were
sahsolutely colorrss. Schaefer had man
saCed to get away with one hit. but the
Others were helpless. walkers twirl-
ing was effective and his hitting, well.
his hitting changed the complexion Of
thc contest.
When the home boys started their
half OF the ninth the score was I to 8
against them. and they didn't seem to
have chance. However. Flynn got
'Dusy with a hard one through Mike
Doolan, and Cunningham awoke the
echoes with u hard safe Drive to left
that netted him two onS9i2ns Several IN
lat this point. George McBrides bounce
got away from Doolan and FLYNN tai
HE'D. Kid Foster crashed a single to
right that sent Cunningham over. AMI
sthe fans wore murmurinE wildly for u
winning rally.
It seemed 3n its way, too. when Ain
smith slammed a two-bagger to right.
scoring Mcbride and bringing the score
almost even.
Called Strike Ends Game.
Dixie Walker had already made two
'safeties, but the rooters were demand
ing yet a third from the Alabama
Beauty" Walker tried his best, but
Init straight into a double play, Doolan
to Luderus to Kinifer. Even then there
was a chance when Milan was passed
and Dutch" Schaefer the imperturb-
able, approached the platter and mea-
.sured "Toots" Schulz with his rolling
eye Imagine Schaefers amazement
when, as he jumped back and just es-
capped being "beaned," he heard Umpire
t'Handiboe call him out on strikes.
That decision ended whatever oppor-
tunity the Nationals might have had
of tying up the score. But the fans
figured that last inning we'll worth walt
ing for. IT showed them that the Grif-
nth striplings never quit till the last
man is down and out and Carted away.
Ainsmith doubled in the eighth. this
time to left, took third when Walker
scratched a slow safety to LObert, and
Magee. The story of the rally In the
ninth has been told It was thrilling,
boys; yes. thrilling.
The box score:
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Wolverton's Yannigans
Leave for Nine Games

ATLANTA. Ga. March 29.-With Os-
borne, the outhelder secured from the
Rochester club as captain. Manager
Wolverton's Yanrigans will leave here
this afternoon to play schedule of nine
games in he South. The first game will
be played at Petersburg. Va.
Games will be played at Richmond.
team will leave for New York, April o.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Former Washington
Pitcher to Coach

SOUTH BEND, Ind, March S.-Jesse
Tannehll, former star twirler for the
Pittsburgh National League club and
last season in the Southern League un-
til taken i'll, will coach the pitchers of
the South Bend Central League this
year Although signed as an Outfielder,
1t delevcpcd today that the former ma
jor leagueTs ability to impart his
knowledge to the recruits really won
him a place with the locals.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Outlaws Fall Down.

Yesterday was the day set by the
United States League for the announce
ment of its schedule, but the outlaws
did not fufin their promise made ten
days ago. IT is rumored there is an
other miX-up in the league, and that
Hussey's Brooklyns will be the next
team to fall OF the band wagon.
Though the league empowered Presi-
dent Whitman to use his discretion in
filling New York's place. it is said the
Husseys are up in arms because Chi
cagO got the franchise. Hussey was
strong for Buffalo as the eighth city
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Chinese Team Here.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29-The
Chinese baseball team of Honolulu, all
Of them unmi xed Oriental blood, but
claiming American citizenship by rea-
son Of Hawaiian birth, arrived here yes
terday on the liner Lurline, for six
months tour OF this country. Shortly
before leaving the islands the Chinese
won two games from the team of the
cruiser West Virginia
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Moriarity May Play
First Base for Maps

NEW ORLEANS, March 29.-George
Moriarity, Detroit third baseman, may
become a Cleveland Nap and play first.
Managers Davis and Jennings have not
spoken OF a deal, they have not spoken
at all since the last worlds series.
Moriarity is said to he available, how
ever, because he and Ty Cobb do not
speak.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Frank Chance Starts
New Development Today

LOUISVILLE. Ky. March c9.-Car-
rvinG only twenty-nina men. four over
the number allowed BY the National
League, Manager Frank Chance. of
the Cubs todav started new cant
paign of Development among his ball
i.ssers. The Cubs play the Colonels
today.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Future Greats

Weightman School wants games
with school teams averaging four
teen years. Address Capt. Samuel
Line.
Indian Head baseball team wants
games with mines of the District of
Columbia, to be played at Indian
Head, Md. Address H. T. Ward, In
dian Head, Md.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Del Howard Sold.

CHICAGO, March 29-Del Howard,
the former Chicago National first base
man, has been sold by Louisville to
the St. Paul team, of the American
Association, according to a report re-
CeiVed here. Howard was manager OF
the Louisville team last year, and vol
unfairly resigned at the close of the
season.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Two Cubs Go Back.

CHICAGO, March 29-Word was re-
Ceivcd here last night that Manager
Chance, of the Chicago Cubs, had re-
leased Catcher Chapman to the Tokepa
club and lnfielder Orr to the Salt Lake
club. Orr's release Is unconditional, but
an option is held on Chapman.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
BelmontS Lose.

The Belmont baseball team fell before
the attack of the Wisconsin Avenue nine
by u TO II. The winners batted as fol-
lows Susan, c.; Darrow, p; Laven-
3b.: Thayer, cf.; Anderson, IT,, and Ro-
land, rf.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
PlaV Next Sunday.

The Capital CITY Cubs and the eE-
Washington Giants is the attraction
for next Sunday at Union League Park.
Fifteenth and II streets northeast,
when they meet In the first of series
Of games for the local championship,
at D. III.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
O'Connor organizes a club.

The Endorsement Of Jim Sullivan as
commissioner from the United states
to the Olympiad is but logical. There
has been some scattered opposition to
the N:"w York man, hut those who are
familiar with the conditions realize
that sullivan has done as much as any
other individual to promote field and
track athletics in this country and IL
deserving of tho honor of presenting
the nation in sweden
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Look for Revenge.

NEW ORLEANS. La, March % The
Tiger 'agulars expect to get revenge
, on the Peli2ans TODAY for the S-;o-O
tdefeat handed them Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
The Score in Detail.

Left on bases-WashIHgton Il; Philadelphia,
First base on balls-Oh Cashlon .; off
Ronents-Against Cashion, %; against Walker
VI against seaton. 10; against Brennan. 4
aga inst Shuz. 2l. Hits-Oh Cashon, I; In )
innings off Walker In 4 innings; off Sea
ton. l in innings; off Schulz, 9 in 4 in
nings. struck out-By Cashiun, /; by Wal
ker s; by Seaton, >; by Brennan. /; by
shulz, 2. Two-base hits-Cunningham, Ain
kemith t2l. Walker. Lobert, Luderus, Paskert.
IDoolan. Sacrifice fy-Schaefer. Sacrifice hit
--Doalan. Double plays-Doolan to LuderuS;
Doolan to Luderus to Knlifer; Paskert u
"-kuderus. Hit by ptcher-By Cashion. 3
g.. -.lMcGee. Paskert, o.; by Walker. G4uderus).
Wild pitch-CashiOn. Umpire-Mr Hand Doe
Time OF game hours and Is minutes
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Lindsay sets bowling mark.

The United States League slipped
again yesterday when the meeting,
which was called for New York, failed
because there were not enough OF the
magnates to have a representative gath
ering. The impression is now general
among close followers of baseball thai
the outlaw organization will never
start a season, much less become a per-
manent factor in baseball
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Cy Cummings on first.

That the Phillcs will be strong con-
tenders in the National League race is
an impression that IS pretty general
among those who saw the club IN
actior against the Nationals Yesterday.
With Manager DOOM out of the game
rather Indifferent, but wien the pinch
came they arose TO the occasion most
impr"ssiHely. and II thev can strike
tEeir proper stride there NAV be some
trouble for the other clubs that are
now figured oir rs pennant winners.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Kennedy trims Moran.
Princeton takes opener.

Clark Griffith won another host of
friends by his speech before the r. r.
Y. M c. A. last night. The manager
of the Nationals told the crowd that
he was a great admirer OF amateur
baseball players and thought that the
future of the game depended on just
such organization as are fostered in this
city. Incidentally reports showed that
the railroad athletic association is in
excellent condition
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Props VS.. Business.

GEORGETOWN Is taking = step Calcu-
lated 20 improve it's football prestige
of the future by the arrange ment Of a
schedule for the SCRUB team. Already
a trip has been arranged for Richmond
for early in October. and this should
serve as special incentive for those
who are not quite up to varsity cali
her.
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
De Orc beat Sherman.

That the Playground Association Of
this city is in good condition is shown
bv the fact that already ten of the
eleven reservations are crcn. The
baseball season is scheduled to open
on Monday afternoon
The Washington times., 1912-03-29
Nationals Rally in the Ninth Inning and Score Three Runs Again.
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
Every Knock IL u Boost
That rally was a beaut.

That rally was a beaut.
The courtesy and gentlemanly be-
havior of Billy Lehman, who has al
ways been presiding at the press gate
at the Florida avenue ball park, is
sadly missed and his many friends are
anxiously awaiting his return to duty.
He knows about everybody in town
and is familiar with the duties of his
position to such a degree that being
turned down by him is a pleasure.
Kennedy trims Moran.
That Jim Fury will return to the Job
as catcher for the Georgetown team Is
now assured. The showing made by
the university backstops in the game
with the Nationals was disappointing,
but now that Fury has assumed the
position IL is expected there will be an
Improvement. In addition to being a
good receiver. Fury is an excellent hit
ter for a collegian.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-29
SIGN
THAT PETITION

Thouands of slqn sfures ~.fl no
before Governor N. e. Hay asking
for the pardon of Mrs. GLADYS
Johnson. the woman ~ho told q
harmless lie to hide a secret Of her
past. ard ~fo ~as sentenced on
that account 20 two years IN the
peuitentisry.
Humid els of peopie are signing
the petitions every day. Besides
the petitions In the Quaker. Bastell
and Owl drug stores. about 30 Pc
ttionH are being circulated BY men
and women who have investigated
the case and have become con.
ylnced that Mrs. Johnson. who has
been confined In the county fail
for nearly 10 months. has already
paid a sufficient penalty for her
crime"
PatroIman Oscar Larson. whose
beat Is on the Coiman dock. go,
100 signatures on a petition beaded
BY him. Miss Adele Fielde. the
noted writer and traveller. has also
been circulating a petition
The commitment In the Gladys
Johnson case has not yet arrived.
from Olympia As soon as u n
received here an application will be
made 70 the superior court To stay
judgment until the petition for a
pardon can be made TO the gov
ernor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-29
RERT FRANKLIN TELLS
STORY OF ALLEGED
BRIBERY BY DARROW
,-..n That Noted Attorney Authorized Action and
Furnished Money-Darrow, With Wife at Side
I;stens, Unmoved, to Story.

~ Franklin. formerly detective In
.s A the the witness" for the
Attorney csrence psrro charged with hrlb
A. witness during the entire morning OF the
- ,he ard that osre~ had authorized
r.r,ss and furnished the money.
rsuns s,ory bribery which Is the first time he has openly
rrox ot having the which he has pleaded
80 ,sl OF ANTICIPATED marked
- ~ ~ W rasr,ieuar deEree OF seusationaitsm.
s room crowded learning that Frank
: m his today about the
~ agAf the s,or OF the detective ~h intense
., -. ... ,.,sn. v...,,,. -.
s ~ uy bad bhed Mcnamara Juror Robert Ran after
- attorney him for the narrow showed sign
s-rss lie quail lie perfect listened
IN His
.s xhp~e testimony farthest connecting
- x e effect Nankns having the
- VITO decide his aie
-, Durro~ side Nov
.ssy pss his
TESTIMONY w DETAIL
wAas say
M .a me aaln would stick told him
~ syuMT
,ssAh good"
rsnlia told Of Balm
and then Assistant District
S4rd methods
- Frknn decided
80 xnb whom be- was personally acquainted
ne snss tell approached George
1~4uux aesnan with the bribery
exs&<a aln,h he Indictment.
I ia xr personally acquainted
IA and thar believed u he would hrhe
vssu ri and not get US into trouble IT,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-29

The girls are all enthusiastic and
anxious TO have flag pinned upon
everyone In Seattle" said Mrs.
Clara s. Taylor, past department
president OF the Woman's
Relief Corps for this district. this
morning. The prsy.haircd women
OF the days Of the civil war are still
"pirlsn when referred 10 by one an.
other. And the veterans are still
called boys"
This is Gag day in Seattle. and
members OF the relief corps are
stationed on every corner down
town and In Renton. Ballard. Fort
Lawton. Intcrbay. etc. Flags are
sold for five cents each and for as
much more as the purchaser
chooses 20 give No limit Is placed
on the number Of flags that the
relief corps women are willing 10
sell 20 an Individual
Many Of the stores down town
finished their Memorial Day dec.
oratlons this morning.
One Of the chief boosters OF the
flag day movement from the very
start was Mayor Cotterill. and this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-29

& - Uunu3 yxo4D Ls4A&1 WArel
IN YORK. May 2s.--Neser
- 70 fila<h In the face Of ire
esvosl tsnesr. Captain a. -. Ros-
~ esnmsn6sr Of the carpstnia.
~ vessl uAieh saved more than
~ rovsone from death IN tne "
- ure<k. sesmmereo, turned
- \ ~ fses ard then fled 10 his
- vkes . bssy Of society ~c-
- osvivess cf the steamer. TO-
- >ssSht 10 lionlxs him.
a " Czrpashla swung into It's
~ k>ge tota7 captain Ros ron,
~ eoqt % the bridge. w9s ten
~ ~ ovation By a crowd ol
1ye3l tko1sand persons. As snon
= ~ passengers had landed a
0nnif1se u Titanic survivors.
hnted by Mrs. J. J. Brown Of
Q1ses. boarded the vessel. Az.
poa<hlnx Captain Rostron. who
~ % the bridge. Mrs. Brown
~.
'Ym Dear nan. sAink yoa are
- Usntesf man In the world
1cch oct Cap a member Of
q usu broke in. ~or youu be
H11n1etzed.r
- csspsthis's captain blushed.
'aefsd something about doing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-29
EVERYBODY BUYING FLAGS
FROM "GIRLS OF 6l'

morning the Cotterili residence. on
Westview Drive. showed a new
flagstaff and n big American flag
waving To the breeze.
Each OF the corps was assigned
a separate district for the sale OF
the flags Stevens corps has pike
Place market. King ST. stations.
First av. and the district west The
John r Miller corps has Westlake
market. Pike and Pine SITS. and the
west side OF Second nv. Lieut..
Gushing Corps has Ballard. Fort
Lawton. Interplay and Renton. The
rest Of the city Is covered by the
James A. Sexton corps.
Memorial Day Plans.
The women will also have a prom.
inent part in the Memorial Day ex-
ercises tomorrow. They have asked
the public. especially school chill
dren. TO shower the vets" with
flowers along the line Of parade
Disabled veterans will be carried
in automobiles. and those who wish
to help out by loaning the use of
machines are asked 10 communicate
with Mrs. Minnie Dahnken. 2261
f4th av. w. Her telephone is
Queen Anne 1919.
Preceding the exercises at the
Coliseum, the flau-raising ceremony
al DiIlinq park, where a big flag
pole was erected yesterday, will
take place. The women OF the
Stevens, Miller and Sexton corps
will hold their annual services for
the soldiers and sailors who died at
sea. at the Grand Trunk Pacific
dock at $50 tomorrow afternoon.