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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, Ala, August 2.-G P. M
The pressure is high over the greater
portion of the great central basin, ex-
the Dakotas to Florida. Closely follow
ing this diagonal for its eastern border
there is an extensive low pressure area
over the entire country to the westward,
and along its eastward side, extending In
a narrow strip from Montana to the gulf,
rain has fallen.
Rain has fallen also over the lake re-
gion and the middle Atlantic states, but
excepting this and some rain at gulf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
ALLOWS CLOTH SIGNS
But They Must Be Removed at End
of Present Month

Several patrolmen have asked for in
formation concerning the erection of cloth
signs throughout the city and in connec-
ton with this matter, Chief Bodeker
yesterday morning issued the following
bulletin:
For the attention of all patromen
and officers of the police department: You
are hereby instructed to allow cloth signs
on any or all buildings until August 81,
1912. providing. of course said signs do
not cover or obstruct window or door.
These signs must not be allowed to ex-
tend over sidewalk, street or alley.
Treat all persons alike, This permission
for s,;ch signs expires Immediately after
August 81. You will govern yourselves
accordingly.
GEORGE II, BODEKER,
Chief of Police
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
EMPLOYEES VOTE ON
STREET CAR STRIKE

Chicago. August 2.-Employes OF the
street railway lines in Chicago began vot-
ing at a. m. on whether a strike is TO
tic declared. The polls are to close to-
morrow at a. m. -Four hours later the
result will be given out.
The threatened strike involves 300 men
OH the Southside surface lines; $500 men
on the North and Westside surface lines,
and 200 men on the elevated lines. The
men are demanding more wages. They
contend their average wage is less than
$500 a year. whereas the cost of living
Tor an average family IL $12l0 year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
JUDGE THOS. VERT APPROVES
O'NEAL'S PROPOSED REFORMS

70 the most encouraging the committee
on judicial reform has received. He
proposes changes in the judicial system of
far reaching consequences, the division of
the state into three grand circuits, the
resignation of all the judges The fact
tfat Judge Vert is member of the bench
lends additional weight to his utterances,
In the opinion of many of the strong ad-
vocates OF judicial reform, and it is eX
pected that his recommendations will have
considerable weight when the committee
meets in Montgomery next time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

AS the result of several complaints
to the police department that the arc
lights throughout the city are turned
out before dawn, Chief Bo1eker yes
terday morning notified the Birming-
ham Railway. Light and Power COM
pany that the lights must not be turned
out before daylight President Ford
of that company in turn notified the
chief yesterday afternoon that he had
taken the matter up with the proper
official. and the lights in the future
would burn until dawn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Weather Forecast

Washington. August Forecast Tor
Alabama and Georgia: Fair Saturday and
Sunday except showers in extreme south
portions.
Mississippi: Local thunder showers Sat-
urday and probably Sunday.
Tennessee: Generally fair Saturday and
Sunday; not much change In temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Battleship Question

Washington. August 2.-The fight over
the question OF battleships in the present
nava, appropriation bill. has grown so
intense thai the measure Will not be
brought up in the House until next
thursday, after the democratic caucus has
acted on it's former no battleship decision.
rhe caucus will take place Tuesday night
and struggle is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

sudden attack at night of some form
of Bowel Complaint may come to anyone.
Every family should be provided with
bottle of DIR. SETH ARNOLD'S BAL
sAM Warranted by Eugene Jacobs Drug
Store
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
ANOTHER STEAMER
FOR COOSA RIVER
Vessel Will Ply Between
Gadsden and Rome
COTTON is PURCHASED
Joint Teachers Institute for Etowah
and st. Clair Planned-Forty-O One
Prisoners in Etowah Jail.
Power Plant on Coosa

Gadsden, August Special. Am
other large steamboat for the Coosa
river between Gadsden and Rome will
be constructed this winter by the
Oostanaula and Coosa River Steamboat
company This will replace the steam
boat Dixie, which soon will be put out
of commission. The new boat will be
of about the same tonnage as the Ala
bama, another boat owned by this com
pany.
Joint Teachers Institute
A joint institute to be held by the
teachers of Etowah and ST. Clair is the
plan proposed by ]. E. williams, county
superintendent of education. who has
just returned from the st. Clair instr
tute at AshVille
The negro teachers institute, which
has been in session this week, closed at
noon today. There were about 10 in
attendance.
Power Plant on C0Osa
1t Is understood that plans are be-
Ing perfected by the Alabama Power
and Development company for the cree
ton of an auxiliary plant on the
Coosa river about two miles from the
city.
Cotton Purchased
w. l.. Sampey, local cotton buyer,
says that he has purchased some cot
ton for fall delivery at 121a cents, but
that the majority of the farmers re-
fuse to part with their crop until 1t
is made.
FOrty-One Prisoners in Jail
There are now Al prisoners In the Eto-
wah county jail. Among these are FIVE
federal prisoners. which were brought
here last night by United States Deputy
Marshall Oscar Fulgham from Admission
City Items
The stockholders of the Farmers Union
Warehouse company will meet here Mon
day to select a manager for the coming
year. II. w. Burns, the present mana
ger. probably will be reelected.
j. b. Hammond, who has just returned
from a trip to the Pacific coast. says
that the Roosevelt sentiment in the west
ern states is ~ery strong.
The second floor of the Johnson House
at Broad and Third streets is to be con-
yerted into a rooming house.
II. r. Long and Bill Smith, at whose
places Tuesday night the police found
large amount of liquor were sentenced
this morning to pay a fine of 800 and
serve sentence of six months on the
changanG. Smith was tried Wednesday
and decision in the case was withheld I'M
til today, when Long was tried.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

Local Data
For the o. hours ending at p M,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
Joint Teachers Institute
Cotton Purchased

w. l.. Sampey, a local cotton buyer.
says that he has purchased some cot
ton for fall delivery at 121s cents, but
that the majority of the farmers re-
fuse to part with their crop until 1t
LIZ do
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

On his Tooth birthday, Feb. IA,
when uncle John Phipps is admitted
as free member to the Shenandoah
Elks, he will probably be the Oldest
Elk in the United States. He will be
initiated during the dedication SER
vices, and it will add considerable
prestige in the new home to have
centenarian as a member. Phlpps
is reluctant to talk about his early
life. He was born in Virginia in the
spring proceeding the declaration OF
war against England, in 1872, came
west when II, and and acquired con-
siderable wealth during the pioneer
days of Missouri and Iowa. He has
decided his land to his children, re-
serving only enough for his own use
! until his death. Until year ago
Uncle John" had a twin brother,
Eli, living in Oklahoma, and the two
old men used to visit back and forth
each year. At the time of Ellis death
they were reported to be the Oldest
twins in the world. Phipps believes
in cold water as cure for disease.
He bathes much in icy water, and in
the winter paddles around barefooted
in the snow. To this practice he at
tributes largely his remarkable good
health. -Shenandoah World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15
j. Y. Arney Elected President.

j. V. Arney, of Franklin town.
ship, was elected president of the
Iowa Aberdeen-Angus Breeders AS
sociation at the annual meeting held
at Des Moines last week, succeeding
W. j. Miller, of Newton. Mr.. Arney
is one of the best known breeders
of Aberdeen-Angus cattle in the
state, and he has exhibited many
prize winners at the state fairs and
stock shows. The honor of being
president of the association has
fallen on good shoulders for he is a
live wire, and there will be some
thing doing in the association the
coming year
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Last Thursday was DR.. o. w. Fox
worthy's 57th birthday, and his wife
perpetrated a real surprise on him.
DR.. was compelled to go to Weldon
Thursday afternoon on business, and
soon after he reached that town a
phone message was sent to him that
there was a party at Leon who want
ed to consult him about an import
ant case and that he must reach Leon
by 6 o'clock. DR.. tried to find out
who it was or some particulars, but
of course the phone acted badly and
the message had to be repeated and
all he could learn was that it was
very important for him to get home,
so he hired a team and made the
long drive. When he reached home
he found that all the doctors and
druggists in Leon were assembled to
greet him and partake of an excel
lent supper which Mrs Foxworthy
had prepared Dr.. was sure SUR
priced and enjoyed very pleasant
evening with his guests.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15
A Surprise Party.

A surprise party was given to Mr..
and Mrs. N. l.. Chase at their pleas
ant home when about 80 of their
relatives and friends came in on Mon
day evening. Feb. II, to remind
them of their 32nd wedding ami
versary. The evening was spent with
music and social chat. Refresh
ments of fresh oysters, pickles,
crackers, peaches and cake were
served. They all returned to their
homes at a late hour wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Chase many more such ami
versaries. It was also Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Feight's 22nd anniversary.
They were present. 5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

1t seems that the people of Leon
and the surrounding country are not
going to tire of the Photoplay theatre
and there is no reason why they
Should The coy little theatre is
crowded at every performance and
everybody goes away satisfied and
ready to go back again. The pic
lures are the very best that money
will buy, and the managers are leav-
ing nothing undone for the pleasure
of their patrons. Two shows every
night and three on Saturday night.
The admission is only 10 cents to
any part Of the house, so it won't
bankrupt you to take the whole FAM
lily to see the fine pictures.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Congressman Towner has intro
duced a bill to reduce the subscrip-
ton price of the Congressional Rec
ord from $500 for the long session
and 50 for the short session, to 81
and 81. He says he has many inquir-
les from persons who want to secure
it, but the present price is prohibit
tive. Congressman Towner believes
there should be more publicity as to
what congress does, and this is one
way to secure it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Twelve pages again this week, and
still we are compelled to leave out
sveral columns of late correspond
ence and other matter. Cores
condents should remember that
their letters must reach this office
not later than Tuesday. The publ
ctaion of the road reports and the
county treasurer's statement of the
finances of the county occupy con-
siderable room in this issue but they
will prove interesting reading.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

To Rent, for Cash-130 acres 4
miles southeast of Davis City. About
70 acres for pillow, acres meadow,
balance timber pasture, a fair room
house, good barn, cribs, granary,
poultry house, cave, and two good
wells with plenty of water. On R. F
D. and telephone line, 5s mile to
school house. Terms, $235, money
on or before January LIST, 1913. Call
on Geo. P. Campbell at Davis City
Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

We would like to be mayor or
marshal of Leon for just about thirty
minutes, for we think that in that
length of time we could employ
enough men to clean all the side
walks in Leon of snow and ice where
the owner does not do the work.
There is a city ordinance in regard
to cleaning sidewalks and it should
be enforced.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

A great majority of persons afflict-
ed with eczema have no other all
ment, which is accepted as positive
proof that eczema is purely a skin
disease. Meritol Eczema Remedy is
made especially for eczema and all
diseases of the skin. If you are
afflicted with this terrible disease,
do not delay using Meritol Eczema
Remedy, as it can always be relied
upon. Stempel & Cherrington, Sole
Agents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Mrs. Mary B. Steck and daughters,
Miss Edna B. Steck, of New York
City, and Mrs. Helen Dodge, of Lon
don, England, arrived last Wednes-
day, and were guests of her brother,
Mr.. G. B. Cooper and wife at Hotel
Leon until Saturday, when they de-
parted for short visit at Kansas
City, going from there to Indianapo-
lis, Ind, to visit sister of Mrs.
Steck. 1t had been twenty-five years
since Mr.. Cooper saw his sister, and
his brother, c. H. Cooper, who also
visited here last week, had not seen
his sister for twenty-eight years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

+. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
i'm the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

William Thorp, senior member OF
the firm of Thorp Bros, at Pleasan-
ton. died at his home in Pleasanton
on last Thursday, his death follow
ing an illness of several weeks. He
was 81 years of age, and was never
married. Funeral services were held
at the Saints chapel at Pleasanton on
Saturday afternoon at o'clock, con-
Quoted by Elder Turpen, interment
being in the cemetery north of Pleas
anton,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Notice-Sealed bids will be re-
ceived for the road dragging super
intendent and also for road superin-
tendent of High Point township, I'M
til February 18th, 1912. The trus-
tees reserve the right to reject any
or all bids. r. c.. Fulton,
25-2t Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Friends in this city will be sorry
to hear that Mrs Sue Rinehart, of
Osceola, Ark, daughter of Major and
Mrs. J. L. Young, of Leon, is in poor
health, suffering from an aggravat-
ing cough, and is now at Hot Springs,
Ark, taking treatment. We all hope
to hear that she will be benefited
and soon restored to good health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

G. w. Hoffman received by express
last Saturday mammoth Jack rab-
bit, which was sent to him by Bob
kennett, a former we'll known resi-
dent of this county, now living at
Buchanan, N. d. Cal says he has
seen some big Jack rabbits in his
day, but never saw one which equals
this one for size. The animal is alive
and many persons have admired it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15
Marriage Licenses.

David G. Brammer, Grand River %
Ellen z. Warrick, Grand River. 22
Emery Austin Wilson, Lamont. 23
Iva May Reed, Lamont. .... 10
Albert F. Byerley, Leon. $500. "a
Ena Traupel, Van Vert .... 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Marble, Of
Gaudaloupe, California, are visiting
at the home of his mother, Mrs. Alice
Marble, at Davis City. Orville is an
old Decatur county boy, who holds
a good position as telegraph operator
at Guadalupe, and is enjoying a
thirty day vacation. Mrs. Marble
went to Kansas City Friday to spend
a few days with relatives there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

The standpipe was again pumped
full of water until it ran over the
top on Saturday. There are still a
few leaks which are being located
and it is thought the system will
soon be turned over to the city. 1t
has been demonstrated beyond Ques-
ton that there is an abundant sup
ply of water in the deep we'll.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Quite good crowd attended Val
entine dance at the X. of P. Hall
last evening, good music being furn.
ished by the X. of p. Orchestra.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

DR.. D. R. Dudley, former we'll
known dentist of Leon, who has been
located at Kansas City for several
years, will return to his former home
at Mt. Ayr and open an office there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Simon Goodman requests us to cor
rect an error in the Crown items last
week which stated that he had rented
his farm to Rev. Brewer, of Lenox,
as he has not as yet rented the farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15
Cholene for cuts and burns.
Cholene for catarrh.

Miss Ollie Foxworthy entertained
a number of her young friends at a
Valentine party last evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Farm for Rent-Consisting of 400
acres, to the right party. 20 acres
in wheat, 60 acres corn, 80 acres
oats. Must be rented before Feb.
25th for cash or grain rent. Amos
Chambers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Smith entertain
ed at six o'clock dinner Tuesday ev-
ening, and will entertain again on
| Thursday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Renter-1f you have a little
money and want to own q farm, cal
on s. A. Gates for particulars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Itching piles provoke profanity
hut profanity won't cure them
Doan's Ointment cures itching, bleed
ing or protruding piles after years
of suffering. At any drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Wanted--On the Henry J. Vogt
farm near Woodland man to clear OF
clear and break a piece of pasture
land. Inquire at once.
Henrietta J. Vogt, Ex., Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

For Sale or Rent.-16O acres on
Little River in Hamilton township
Mostly bottom land, some upland.
Terms reasonable. Address P. O.
box %, Davis City, Iowa. 26-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

l have secured a location in the
hardware store of VIM. Crichton &
Son, where l will continue to do all
kinds of watch and clock repairing.
Bring me your repair work and have
it done promptly at reasonable cost.
r. O. Allen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

For Sale or Rent.-55 acres 1 "A
miles of Decatur City. Second bot
tom land Rent for cash only. Will
sell on terms with proper security.
Address P. o. Box 20, Davis City,
Iowa. 26-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Friday and Saturday, gross TO-
quart gray granite water pals,
special, each 19c. Hansell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Friday and Saturday, No. / size
wash tubs, first grade, galvanized,
special each, 33c, one to a customer.
HanSelps.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Corn-I will have plenty OF good
sound corn on the track at Crown
this week at SIC per bushel.
p G.. Morgan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

For sale-4O acres, we'll improved,
21a miles from Leon. House and out
buildings. See T. r. Sanders, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

For quick results list your prop
erty with Lucas Realty Co. next
door to post Office. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

For all eye diseases of Horses ano
Cattle, use Wyant's Eye-Brlght
Sold by all druggists. 26-S'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

TO Rent-For cash, stock farm of
| 200 or less acres near Woodland.
Henrietta j. Vogt, Ex., Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Try our Royal Deodorized Gaso-
line. High gravity test. 20 cents
per gallon. VIM. Crichton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.

Friday and Saturday, l gross 10
quart gray granite water pals,
special, each 1870. Hansell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry j. Vogt en-
tertained at a six O'Clock dinner
Tuesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

$4.25 wool blankets, to clean up
lot, special each, 1925. Hansells.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Native Lumber-All kinds of ma
tive lumber at my mill 3 miles north
west of Decatur City, one mile south
of the Springer bridge. T. ]. Swish
er, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Cholene for catarrh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

See the fine pictures which will be
shown at the Photoplay Theatre this
evening. Admission only 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

$425 wool blankets, to clean up
lot, special each, $3.G5. HanselPs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Cholene for cuts and burns
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

~ See Bradley, the
ST.; s.: !; IS: e; !: !:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

$s For Sale "a No. Is Round Oak
heating stove. Van Werden e Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15

Cholene for cuts and burns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15
THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1912.
Cholene for colds.

Cholene for Group.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-15
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.

Cholene for catarrh.
The evening world., 1912-05-30
TAFT PAYS TRIBUTE
TO WILBUR WRIGHT,

WASHINGTON. May 80. - President
Taft. who presented the gold medals
granted by Congress to Wilbur Wright
and his brother Orville. and who had
frequently seen Mr.. Wright fly. to-day
dictated the following statement:
II am very sorry that the father OF
the great new science Of aeronautics Is
dead and that he has not been permitted
to live to see the wonderful development
that Is sure to follow along the primary
lines which he laid down. He deserves
to stand with Fulton, stephenson and
Bell"
Secretary Stimson said;
Resides being the foremost exponent
Of aviation on this side OF tho Atlantic
AIR. Wright was citizen OF whom
America may be proud for his manly
qualities. his perseverance,. modesty,
skill and attention to his profession"
MaJer-Gen. Leonard Wood. Chief Of
Stan OF tho army. had this to say:
The death Of Wilbur Wright removes
the foremost figure In aviation In Amer
lea. The man has done more for the
practical development OF aviation aiong
safe and we'll thought out lines than
any one else. He was a citizen OF the
best type. and the army has lost man
who taught u most OF what II knows
Of aviation"