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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
First it's is Ice, Then it is Coal.

This life we lead is far from nice,
and going broke's our only goal. So
long we've blown ourselves for ice
and now we blow ourselves for coal.
We dig, we delve, we weave, we spin,
to have a package when we're old;
and now we have to blow it in for
drugs to cure doggone cold. The
northern wind comes down and
means end plays and plays it's same
old spiteful games, and we must
blow our horded bones for rags to
wrap around our frames. The Christ
mas spirit is abroad, the day will
soon come when we must blow our
little wad for evergreens and jump
ing jacks. We blow ourselves for
this and that, and t'other, till we
have the blues; some kroners for
the housewives hat. some guilders
for the children's shoes. We dig,
we delve, we card, we spin, to put
the hungry wolf to rout, alas!
there's little coming in, and money
always going out! A shilling for
can of whey, a shekcl for some
rough on rats, doubloon for bale
of hay to feed our starving Thomas
cats! And thus the winters always
bring an ending to our saving
scheme; and if we smile and sing,
we only do it when we dream. Walt
Mason. -.-tee.. i-.s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Drag the Roads.

Road supervisors, township trus-
tees, farmers or any one else inter-
ested in road maintainance can do
a mighty fine turn for everybody
concerned, if, following any. more
rains this fall, the King road drag is
used on the highways. Dragging fol-
lowing rain puts the roads in fine
shape. 1t will prevent great deal
of roughness. A freeze-up is pos
sible any time now, and dragging
will make the road smooth before
the freezing weather has had much
of an opportunity to get in it's
work.
. A good road is a fine thing at any
time of the year. There is, more
over, not much excuse for rough
road in the fall unless there is an
unusual amount of wet weather and
it is Immediately followed by freeZ-
ing weather of the severe sort
Well dragged roads will please a
host of people including automobile
owners, and the farmers themselves.
1t is to the interest of the farmer to
have good roads in the late fall and
winter months.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Eeane-Scoville Stock Co.

If you want to enjoy yourself for
one full week, thoroughly for one
full week, don't fail to see every
play the 1Deane-Scoville Stock Co.,
VIII produce during their engage
ment in Leon as they have a reper-
toire of sixteen up-to-date plays to
select from. In larger towns this
company remains two and three
weeks, so naturally, when staying
but one week, they offer six of their
very best. To patrons attending
any Of the Deane-Scoyille Stock Co.
productions, and is not thoroughly
satisfied with what they get for
their money, simply make it known
to the man in the box Office, and
your money will be refunded.
These statements are not mere
words, but a positive guarantee,
backed up and made good by the
management of the Deane-Scoville
Stock Co. N. S. Scoville, Mgr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Where Mr.. Walden Fell Down.

Mr. A. HalQeIl, UdlheI, VI WY
don, Iowa, died the other day, aged
"a, leaving $165,00O as bequest to
/ his home town to establish a city
park, create water and light plants,
build sewers and found a non-sec-
tartan orphans home. Walden had
lived and prospered many years IN
Corydon. He explained that he was
leaving the bequest because he made
the money there and was anxious
to do something for the community
which had thus prospered him. NO"
the brother and sister or the testa-
tor are preparing to fight the Will,
They are old and the brother i'll in
a sanitarium. Whether they break
the will or not the courts and law
yers will make old Mr.. Walden s
money fly before either his relatives
or the city of his affections gets the
residue.
Funny thing about Walden, isn't
it? He lived to be 81 years in the
community he favored with his be-
quest. AS his will evidences he was
anxious to do something for the
town where he had " done we'll y
And equally as the will evidences
he couldn't bring himself to do it
until he had gone beyond handling
his money with his own hands. That
is where Mr.. Walden fell down. II
alive he had done any or all Of these
things he so much desired to have
done after he was dead nobody
could have stopped him. The fact
is that Mr.. Walden didn't separate
from his $165,000 until he had to
part all earthly ties. In sober fact
Mr.. Walden didn't actually give the
town anything he could keep.
That is where Mr.. Walden fell
down Suppose Mr.. Walden had
started that orphanage and put it on
it's feet while he lived. The orphan
age would be there today and Mr..
Walden would have enjoyed some
years of the happiness which comes
from helpfulness and sweet charity.
Seems as though Mr.. Walden could
have got a lot Of enjoyment of hot
summer evenings watching laughing
children play and the freshening OF
tired persons in a park which he
had made possible. Seems as
though Mr. Walden lost a great
deal for himself, more even than
the city stands to lose if the will
fails to stand.
The safest way to do something
for the community is to do it now.
The easiest and most helpful way in
which a wealthy man can show his
appreciation of those who have
helped him to affluence is to render
service while he lives, There is no
greatness in any gift which does not
carry sacrifice. And there isn't
much sacrifice connected-with leav--
ing money which you can't take
along and which you would take if
there were any way to carry it.
Mr.. Walden is out of it. The
squabble does not affect him. He
hears neither the complaints of his
relatives nor the appreciative
words of others Nothing is left but
the money and fight and the sug-
gestfon that if Walden had worked
out his plans with his own hands he
might have been sure of getting
what he desired
There is a lot Of rich men every
where who are hanging on to the
cash-but that is another story
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published a Quarter
of a Century Ago.

Sam Gates had finished his dandy
new barn. ....
R. H. Sumner and his corps of Of
flee assistants had moved their Office
from Little River bridge to Leon.
Cards were out announcing the
coming marriage Of Mr.. l.. Scott
Robinson and Miss Marion Mowatt,
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. M. Mowatt.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Sigler and son
Ralph and Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Arnold
went to Marengo to spend Thanks
giving day with friends
The hotel furniture of the Ward
dreth room.
Special pension agent Charles
Sloan was in town taking evidence
in special pension cases.
On Nov. goth, the Dutch steamer
w. A. Schotten' was sunk in the En-
glish channel. Charles VanWerden,
father of l.. P. Van Werden of this
city, has crossed the Atlantic twice
in this steamer, and says she was
one of the safest and best boats
atioat.
George LaFollette, of this city,
was candidate for the position Of
assistant door-keeper of the coming
Iowa legislature.
A terrific wind storm visited Leon
which blew down the tall brick
smoke stack at the school building,
damaging the roof of the build
ing SO that it was necessary to grant
a weeks vacation while repairs were
being made.
Buck Hatfield had run off with
Mrs. Jim Jones and Jim was about
half mad over it.
The Narrow Gauge R. R. had
been sold to a company of eastern
CAPITALISTS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

A very interesting meeting of the
Missionary Society was held last
Tuesday at the home Of DR.. Bow
man. .r
Helpful prayer service was held
last Thursday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Bay. Interest and attend
ance on the increase. Come.
Last Sunday evening the Chris
tian Endeavors held one of the most
profitable meetings of the year.
Christian Endeavor is good training
school for Christian :, service and
leadership.
All usual services next Sabbath.
Bible study classes at 9:45 a. M;
public worship at II a. m. and 1880
p. M; Christian Endeavor at $50
p. m.
Subject of morning sermon, ''The
Deity Of Jesus Subject of evening
sermon, Christian Character You
are invited.
: Union Thanksgiving service at
the NJ. E. church Thursday, Nov. 2S,
at 1890 a. m. Let there be large
attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
SheltOn-COrnett.

Mr.. Ralph Shelton and Miss
Donna Cornett, both of Pleasanton.
were quietly married at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs! J. S. Coffin in this city
Saturday afternoon at $3.50, Rev.
Coffin performing the ceremony.
The marriage was witnessed by the
brides father. Mr.. Charles Cornett.
Miss Edwards of Pleasanton, and
Mrs. Hammy Tullis of Leon, an aunt
of the groom. Mr. Shelton was
raised at Decatur City, where
he has many friends. He taught at
Pleasanton last year, as principal,
and has the same position this year.
He is splendid young man, and
well liked by all who know him.
We are not so we'll acquainted with
the bride. but she has the appear
ance of being lady of culture and
refinement. Their many friends
wish them well through life. They
will live at PleasantOn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
NJ. r.. Church Notes

On account of the entertainment
Friday night for the benefit of the
Library the study class OF the Ep-
worth League met on Wednesday
night, of this week.
Why not visit the Sabbath school
some Sunday morning? The super
intendent reports the attendance of
last week the best Snce July. Wis
hour is 9:45.
The Thursday night service at 1880
will be led by the pastor. A topic
of interest will be discussed
Next Sunday before the regular
morning sermon five or ten minute
one will be preached for the chill
dren. Come to Sabbath school pre-
pared to remain for this second SER
vice.
League will be leo by Miss Lem
max this Sunday at $50 The topic
is "The Unseen Architect" A rear
rangement of chairs for larger ac-
commodatioEs was made last Sun
day. The room was filled. Join the
young people in their service. All
are welcome. .....
A Sunday school institute Of un-
usual strength and interest was held
in Des Moines last Monday and Tues
day.
Union Thanksgiving services at
the Methodist church on the morn
ing of the 2Sth, at 1890 O'Clock.
Rev. E. N. Bradshaw of the Presby-
terian church will deliver the SER
mon. The service will conclude at
11-3O-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

Reporter readers who for years
past have enjoyed the spicy Wash
ington letters appearing regularly
in it's columns will be pleased to
learn that their author, Clyde H.
Tavenner, has been elected to con-
gress from the Fourteenth Illinois
district, turning the normal repub-
lican majority of 1000 into 1900
for the democrats. Tavenner IS
strictly man of the people, just
such as are needed to aid in the
national government. He began life
as q bootblack, the sole support of
a widowed mother, was later ap-
prenticed to learn the pl hitting trade
and gradually developed into one of
the best known correspondents in
the country. His early life was one
of hard knocks and surely, now that
he has risen to power, his sympath-
les can only be with the common
Daon1n ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Death of Vincent Coffin.

Mr.. Vincent Waynright Coffin
Youngest son of Mr.. James M. and
Mrs NJ E. Coffin was born in 1873
at the old Coffin home near Leon,
and died at the home of his brother
Charles in this city Nov. 18th, 1912
at the age of 80 years, months
and s days. There were seven boys
and one girl in the family, w. w.
Coffin of Salt Lake City; George,
deceased; Charles of Leon; Frank,
Floris, Kan; Ed, Wathena, Kan.
Mrs. Ollie Ratcliffe. Wathena, Kan.
Win" as he was familiarly called,
mad spent most of his life in Leon.
The funeral services were held from
the home of his brother Charles in
this city Wednesday of last week, at
three o'clock, conducted by REV. j..
S. Coffin of the Christian church.
The body was laid to rest in the
Leon cemetery. a.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Melvin-Barger.

Saturday noon at the Methodist
parsonage in Leon Mr.. Howard D.
Melvin and Miss Eva Barger were
united in marriage by Rev. Guy j.
Fansher, pastor of the NJ. E. church.
Mr.. J. r. Penniwell, friend of the
groom, accompanied them. The
bride and groom are both young
people Of Derby, where the groom
mas been carrying mail for several
years on one Of the rural routes.
Until recently the bride has been in
the millinery business in Derby.
With our best wishes for them in
their new home. they left on the
afternoon train Saturday. They ex-
pect to live in Derby, the groom con-
tinuing in the government employ.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
The Rev. Irl. II. Hicks 1913 Al.
manaC.

The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac
for 1913 is now ready. 1t is the
most splendid number of this popu-
lar year book ever printed. Its
value has been more than ever
proven by remarkable fulfillments
of it's storms, weather and earth
quake forecasts this year. Profess
sor Hicks justly merits the conf
dence and support of all the people.
Lon't fail to send 35 cents for his
1913 almanac. or only one dollar for
his splendid magazine and almanac
one year. The best one dollar in
vestment possible in any home or
business Send to the Word and
Works Publishing Company, 3401
Franklin Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Deane.Scoville Stock Co.

Ladies and gentlemen need have
no hesitancy in attending any per-
formance of the Deane- -Scoville
Stock Co. during their stay in Leon
as the management of this attrac-
ton is exceedingly strict in their
manner of doing business In no
way do they tolerate any thing bord-
ering on vulgar or suggestive lines
from any member of their company.
SPECIAL ATTENTION is also
given the rougher element, which
some times finds it's way into the
theatre So the Deane-Scoville Co.
management not only guarantees
clean, wholesome, up-to-date plays,
but absolute order throughout each
and every performance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Abel-McCullOugh A

On Saturday afternoon at 1880,
Mr.. Willie Abel of Humeston and
Miss Abbie Mccullough of Cambria,
were united in marriage by Rev. j.
S. Coffin at his home on Church
street. The groom's brother, Mr..
Jess Abel and his wife were present
to witness the ceremony. The
parties took the afternoon train for
Humeston, near which they will
make their future home on a farm.
Their many friends will be glad to
extend CONGRATULATIONS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Proposal for Bids for the Erection
of School House.

Notice is hereby given that the
proposals for the erection of a
school house in district No. 8, Eden
township, Decatur county, Iowa, will
be received by the undersigned at
his Office in Eden township, Decatur
county, Iowa, until l o'clock p. m.
Friday, November 29, 1912, at
which time the contract will be
awarder to the lowest responsible
bidder. 4 The board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Plans and specifications of the
building may be seen at the county
superintendent's Office in Leon,
Iowa.
]. B. MCDANIEL,
Oct. 81, 1912. Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

Dan Barlean, young man resid-
ing in Eden township, was kicked
on the head by a mule owned by
George Cox last Saturday, and sus-
tained a bad cut on the right side
of the head, the attending physician
finding it necessary to take several
stitches in dressing the wound. He
lis doing nicely and no serious re-
suits are anticipated from the acci-
dent, but hereafter he will stay
away from the rear end OF mule.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Death Of Thomas Tullis.

Thomas Tullis, one of the well
known citizens of Decatur City, died
Monday morning at 5 o'clock, his
death following an illness of many
months. His funeral was held on
Tuesday afternoon, interment being
in the Decatur cemetery. An obit-
uary will be published next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

That remarkable year book on.
storms, weather. earthquakes and
astronomy, the Rev. Irl r. Hicks
Almanac for 1913, the finest and best
ever issued, is now ready. Send
only 35 cents to Word and Works
Publishing Company, 34O1 Franklin
Avenue, st. Louis, Mo-, and yeu
will receive copy prepaid, also one
of the Rev. 1rl r. Hicks Magazine,
Word and Works. M:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

@ The community seems to be afflct-
ed with "Jack-the-Peeper.' There
may be others, and if there are they
had better read the writing on the
wall" for the one in question got
two loads of shot at close range one,
evening last week about midnight.
1t is very fortunate for the individ-
ual that the preacher, the undertake
er and the printer did not have
job this week.-Garden Grove Ex-
press 81 E53st&
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Turkeys.

Young Bronze Toms all bred from
As pound Tom. Orpingtons, White
and Buff cockerels, best strains at
special prices this month.
]. s5 Address Mrs. r.. 3. Ball,
14-2t Van Vert, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

0 Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's
Regulets. They operate easily. 25
cents at all stores 81 q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
A Good Message.

Meritol Tonic Digestive has prov,
en- good message to others, why
not to you? 1t acts first upon the
stomach, strengthens 1.-The digestive
organs, creates healthy appetite,
and makes rich red blood Imparts
new life and strength to the entire
body. Stempel & Cherrington.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Marriage Licenses.

James w. Cannon. Leon. .19
Goldie Nav Smith, Leon Z. 20
Williams Sheets, Cambria 4. 81. 40
Carrie Richardson, Blythedale,
MO -. 'oV
howard D. Melvin, Derby. ....22
Eva Barger, Derby !. ~. 80. ~
4 Willie Abel, Humeston II 3
Abbie Mccullough, Cambria n 8,
Ralph Shelton. PleasantOn, ~
Donna Cornett, Pleasantpn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Decatur County Rural Carriers to
Meet.

A call .as been Issued for the
Rural Carriers of this county to
meet at the court mouse at Leon on
Thanksgiving day, at 10 a. m. for
the purpose of organizing an asso-
citation.
Aside from the election of officers
there will be other matters of busi-
ness discussed for the hetterment
of the carriers.
1t is urged that all carriers of
this county be present at this meet
ing.
Come boys, we will have a plate
for all of you.
The Leon Carriers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

One serious difficulty with the
democratic victory is that there are
not enough postoffices to go around.
However, present fncumbents ean
now feel free to speak above a
whisper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Crown Chapel.

Preaching next Sabbath at 3 p. m.
by Rev. E. N Bradshaw. Sabbath
school at 2 p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

No use In sQuealing
No use OF growing
Throw on your coat 433
And keep everything going.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21

We guarantee our cement blocks
! he hest and 5chea pest on the market
Leon Cement aud Brisk Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-21
Kicked by a Mule.

Oct. 81, 1912. Seer
The Washington times., 1912-03-13
REDUCTION TO Be
URGED IN CRUELTY
TO ANIMAL FINES
Commissioner 0 hn,s to n
Takes Step to Decrease Ex-
pense of Jury Trials.

In order to obtain court trials OF
cruelty to animal cases, thereby saw
Ing the cost of jury trials, Commission
er Johnston today recommended that
the Corporation Counsel be directed to
prepare a bill providing for reduc-
tion in the penalty. If the penalty Is
reduced to fine of $40 no jury would
be required under the present law: The
opinion is expressed by Corporation
Counsel Thomas that the reduction
might well be made in view of the
fact that the court rarely imposes a
fine above SO
A report of jury trials in District
cases in the Police Court submitted by
the Corporation Counsel to the Com
missoners shows that from April 81
1909. to August %, 1911, forty-hve jury
cases were tried, resulting in eight ver-
diets of guilty and thirty-seven of not
guilty. Twenty of these were liquor
cases and eighteen, cruelty to animal
cases.
a jury of twenty-six men costs the
District $7S a day" says the Corpora
tlon Counsel Il. am informed that when
The Washington times., 1912-03-13
OLD DUTCH MARKET
TO HAVE ADDITION
TOPRESENT STORE
New Building of Ornamen-
tai Design Will Be
Erected.

The Old Dutch Market Company is
to have an additional store. Work was
started today on the reconstruction of
two stores on the east side of Four
teenth street. two doors south of the
corner of u street northwest, for the
purpose of making one large store with
a frontage of thirty feet and depth
of seventy-five feet.
N. r. Grimm, architect, has drawn
plans for building OF highly orna-
mental front.
The property is owned by s. u. Bron-
son, and has been leased for term
of years by the Shannon & Luchs
Renting Service to the Old Dutch
Market Company. The plans call for
an entire tile floor and one Of the most
modern market stores in the city.
New Realty Firm Opens.
The new real estate company of Nor
man e. Robinson has opened for busI-
ness. satisfactory days business was
done yesterday, the first day of bust
ness, and many friends OF the officers Of
the company came In to offer Congratu-
lations. The offices OF the company are
at 739 Fifteenth street, on the ground
fCOr of the Woodward building.
The Washington times., 1912-03-13
CAMP FIRE GIRLS TO
ORGANIZE FOR WORK
At MEETING FRIDAY
New Association to Be For
mally Started-What
Plan Is.

Whose hand above this flame IL lifted
Shall he with magic touch engifted,
TO warm the hearts of chilly mortals
Who stand without their open portals. -
This is the slogan Of the Camp Fire
Girls of America, the new organization
to provide educational and recreational
activities FOR girls between the ages
of ten and twenty, which will be for
mally started at the institute at the
New Willard on Friday by Mrs. Lu-
ther Halsey Gulick.
The law of the Camp Fire Girls is:
Seek beauty, give service, pursue knowl-
edge, be trustworthy. hold on to health,
glorify health, and be happy, precepts
which the founders and organizers
think will start activities as far-reach-
ing as the movement which captivated
the youth of America in the Boy Scout
movement.
The object OF the Camp Fire Girls is
to add the power of organization to
health, work and play and the charm Of
romance to the activities OF daily life.
There are three stages Of development
in the membership qualifications. One
must be a Wood Gatherer, Fire
The Washington times., 1912-03-13
Marvel at Vitality
Of Clara Barton

Friends of Clara Barton are express
ing wonder at the vitality OF the IA
nous founder of the Red Cross.
Since Christmas last, her ninetieth
birthday. her life has been despaircd Of
time and again, but she has rallied on
each occasion and given hope that she
will entirely recover her health when
the spring weather comes. A week ago
thought near. Miss Barton has rallied
again, and today writes George J. Has
sett, of Alpena, Mich, that she wants
to see him.
Miss Barton asks Mr.. Hassett to hurry
to her bedside. He carried on Miss Bar
tons work during the Spanish war.
The Washington times., 1912-03-13

Maker, and finally a Torch Bearer be-
fore the stamp of approval as a full
hedged member can be obtained.
Candidates must pass rigid examina-
uons In the preparation and serving of
meals at meetings which includes the
purchase, cooking and serving of food,
care of the fire and the rendering of an
account of purchases. Stockings must
be mended, and all the arts of hemming
towels and garments must be known.
Candy must be eschewed and the rules
of health with regard to outdoor eXer-
else. sleeping with open windows or out
OF doors and a knowledge of first aid
to the injured be thoroughly dlgested
before success can be attained.
All the intricacies of health craft,
home craft, nature lore, camp knowl-
edge and business are the requisites
of good members and the Camp Fire
Girls are expected to set a pace for
the Boy Scout activities.