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Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07


 There was an attendance of 40 at the monthly meeting of Fanny Led yard chapter D. A. R., in the Masonic temple on Gravel street Wednesday af- ternoon. The regent, Miss Josephine Dickerson, presided. During the meet ing a picture of the Continental hall was presented the chapter by Mrs. Hiram Denison. After the meeting a social time was enjoyed. Refreshments were served, the committee in charge being Mrs. Newton Dickerson, chair man, Mrs. George W. Tingley, Mrs. Hiram Denison, Mrs. John N. Phillips, Mrs Ira C. Hoxie, Mrs. Edgar Rath- bun and Mrs. George C. Lane.
 Two Will Be Graduated.
 Plans are nearly completed for the graduating exercises to be held at the assembly hall of the Mystic High school, West Side, on Tuesday even ing, when two graduates will receive their diplomas, Miss Grace Walkley and Albertus Brown.
 Town High School Graduation.
 Great preparations are being made by the graduating class of the high school of the town of Stonington, the exercises to be held in Borough hall Friday evening, June 21. There are three of the class from Mystic and three from Old Mystic. Miss Geneva Champlin, Miss Marguerite Foley and Miss Alice Kellogg are from Mystic, and Miss Kellogg is salutatorian, while Misses Viola Eldredge and Florence Brown and Philip Harris are from Old Mystic. Philip Harris will deliver the class prophecy.
 Engagement Announced.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Rickerman have announced the engagement of their daughte-, Miss Emily F, Rickerman, to Clarence M. Wilcox, son of MT. and Mrs. Moses Wilcox, of Quiambaug. Miss Rickerman Is a teacher in the public schools of the West Side. MT. Wilcox is a member of the firm of Wilcox & Shea, and both are well known in the social circle in the vil- lage.
 Bremen Choose Delegates. At the regular monthly business meeting, of B. F. Hoxie Engine com pany Henry Laukes was elected a dele gate to attend the state firemen's con- vention in New London in September Charles Foley was elected alternate delegate
 At a meeting of the Mystic HooI and Ladder company Foreman Win. field Gaskell was elected delegate tC l the state convention and Henry DenekC alternate delegate.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
Two Will Be Graduated.

Plans are nearly completed for the graduating exercises to be held at the assembly hall of the Mystic High school, West Side, on Tuesday even ing, when two graduates will receive their diplomas, Miss Grace Walkley and Albertus Brown
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
EnfOrces Anti-Weed Law.

A rigid enforcement of the anti
weed law throughout the state is to
be attempted by Attorney General
COsson and his associates. Last
week Special Counsel Sampson was
in Union county to take up case
where it is charged the trustees
have not been enforcing the weed
law The law provides that prose-
cution may be extended to the
trustees for failing to enforce the
law and see to it that weeds along
the highways arc cut down. The par
ticular weeds mentioned in the law
are cockleburrs, Canadian thistles.
buckhorn, quackgrass, wild par
ships, horse nettles, smooth dock, >
burdock, and many others. Any
township trustee who does not look
after the weed cutting and burning
may be prosecuted and fined $10O.
The law provides that portion Of
the road fund may be set aside by
tho county trustees to meet the
expense of cutting the weeds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Mrs. Don Lewis, of Charlton, is a
booster for that town and The Re-
publican is glad to tell of her. She
has printed 1000 postal cards which
she mailed to the heads of the fam
lilies in Charlton The card asked
every renter and every property
owner to see that the weeds were cut
about their premises and in the
highway in front of their places.
That is the spirit of a woman. She
believes in doing the thing right
while she is about it. She goes after
the cleaning out of weeds just the
same as she would about her house
cleaning. The cards further ask
that all bitches be cleared from
brush that the water may follow the
natural water course. Further yet,
she asks that the trees be trimmed
and the city be made to look as all
towns of the size in Iowa should
She is a most enterprising lady and
deserves all kinds Of credit for the
suggestions she has made. We wish
we had her as a resident of Abba.
Abba Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Horace Barnes, editor of the
Abba Republican, spent several
hours in Leon last Thursday. Mr..
Barnes had been at GAINESVILLE the
previous day where he addressed a
miners meeting Wednesday even
ing, and started in an auto from
GAINESVILLE Thursday morning to
catch the early morning train at
Davis City for Des Moines, as he
was to speak at Colfax that evening.
About nine mile out from Gains
Vile an axle broke on the auto and
as no other car could be obtained
he had to hire a farmer to drive
him back to GAINESVILLE and then
came to Leon on the freight, leav-
ing for Colfax on the afternoon
train.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

J. S. Parrish received a painful
injury last Thursday afternoon,
which came very near destroying an
eye. He was going to Davis City
Thursday afternoon with A. P.
Olsen in his auto, and when at the
Little river bridge got out to crank
the car. He let the crank slip and
lost his balance, striking his head
against the number bracket and cut
a deep cash about a quarter of an
inch above the right eye. They
went on to Davis City where DR..
Wales dressed the wound, it being
necessary to take three stitches to
close the cash.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
At The Christian Church.

On account of the state fair being
in session and the extremely hot
weather last Sunday our attendance
at the church services were some
what retarded, though our Bible
school kept up to the usual standard,
there being 1873 present. In the ev-
ening Mrs. E. A. Phelps, district
superintendent of the Iowa Chill
dren's Home at Des Moines, gave
the address and took an offering for
the institution she represents.
All the regular services of the
church will be held next Sunday.
If you are not worshipping else
where we will be pleased to have you
come with us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

County Auditor R. E. Mclaughlin
is in receipt of a letter from the
State Board of Education, calling
attention to the fact that under the
law any blind children residing in
Decatur county between the ages of
II and 10 years, are entitled to
schooling at the State School for the
Blind at Vinton, Iowa, the only ex-
pense being for their transportation
to the school and their clothing.
The blind children are not only
educated, but are taught useful
trades by which they may become
self sporting. The fall term COM
mences Sept. 4th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

The board of supervisors of Union
county at recent meeting appropri-
ated $50 toward the purchase Of a
pair of blood hounds for the city
and county 1t is the belief of many
that had hounds been put upon the
trail of the Villisca murderer as
soon as the crime was discovered,
the guilty parties might have been
run down. In any event, there is
enough petty theiving in almost
every town to pay the price of the
hounds every year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Mrs. Bertha Durell, residing in
the northeast part of Leon, has been
acting very queer for some time, and
finally it became necessary to file
an information against her before
the insane commission, which was
done yesterday morning, and the in
sane commissioners decided she was
a fit subject for treatment at the
hospital at Clarinda, to which place
she was taken yesterday afternoon.
Her case is a sad one as she has
several small children
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

w. F. Briner last week sold the
80 acre farm which he recently
traded for, owned by E. S. Shultz,
three and a half miles north of
Leon, to w. S. Snyder, who paid
$1O3 per acre cash for the place,
and thinks he got great bargain.
The sale was negotiated by C. F..
Wright, of Leon. Mr.. Snyder has
tried Canadian farming and looked
over other states, but wisely con-
Guided that right here in Decatur
county was as good a place to make
money on farm as anywhere in
the United States.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Nj. f.. Church Notes.

Next Sunday the Rev. r. Burton
Sheppard, pastor of the Methodist
church at Humeston, will preach
both morning and evening. The
pastor of this church will conduct
the services at Humeston Methodist
church that day. Don't fail to hear
Mr.. Sheppard as the sermons are
sure to be interesting and helpful.
For an hour preceding, and also
following the little morality plays
to be given at the Methodist church
this Friday evening august 30),
at 500 o'clock by large group OF
children under the direction of Miss
Horner, the young people of the
church will serve refreshments on
the church lawn. Ice cream, cake,
and candy will be among the re-
freshments. The X. P. band will
come and play a number of pieces
during the evening. If the weather
should be stormy, the social will
be in the church basement. Come
out Friday night and hear the chill
dren, and also enjoy the social times
among the young people.
Not all have paid what they sub
scribed to benevolences. Please
make sure to do so within a week
as conferences open week from
Tuesday.
Prayer meeting this Thursday
led by the pastor The subject
chosen ought to be more than usual
ly helpful. The hour is 7:45. A
brief rehearsal of the choir will take
place at $3.50 Thursday evening.
Sunday school was we'll attended
last Sunday in spite of the hot
weather. Session at 9:45 as here
tofore Epworth League Sunday at
700 will be led by Miss Olive
Bright.
Twenty girls of Mrs. Aliens Sun
day school class enjoyed picnic
supper on DR.. Mitchell's lawn last
Friday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

c. F. Wright, who for several
years has been connected with the
real estate firm of Keller & Co. in
this city, has retired from the firm
and opened new real estate office,
in rooms in the Warner block, over
Miller's cafe. He will handle all
kinds of real estate and do a gener-
al insurance business. List your
property with him and he will find
Won a buyer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
G., w, Reeder, manager of the

G. w. Reeder, manager OF the
Leon Orpingtons, went to Des
Moines Thursday afternoon, to at
tend the state fair. He took with
him At head of his fine White Orp-
ingtons, Black Orpingtons and
Partridge Rocks, and expects to re-
turn with number of ribbons, for
he usually gets the lions share at
every place where he exhibits his
chickens
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

Sabbath school 9:45 a. m. Last
union service held at the Baptist
church last Sunday evening, so the
two usual services next Sunday at
IL a. m. and 8 p. m. Christian
Endeavor at p. N. Prayer meet
ing Thursday at 8 p. m. Choir re-
hearsal after. prayer meeting. You
are welcome to these services
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Notice-The firm of Gardner 4
VanNostrand having been dissolved
it is necessary that their business
affairs be closed up. All parties
owing the firm on book accounts
must call at the Exchange National
Bank at once and make settlement,
or the accounts will be placed in
the hands of a collector and costs
will be added. If you owe the firm
anything, better attend to it at once
and save costs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Mrs. Belle Gunter, age 81 years
residing in south Leon, was taken
before the insane commission last
Saturday, on an information filed
by city marshal Alex Ironside. The
commission decided that it was best
to send her to the hospital at
Clarinda for treatment, and she was
taken there that afternoon by Rolla
Allen and wife. Mrs. Gunter has
twice before been at the hospital
for treatment, in 1905 and again in
1908, and each time was discharged
as cured. Recently her atttictlon
has returned and it was thought
best that she be taken care of at
the hospital
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

j. H. Stanley left Monday morning
for Manila, Iowa, to look after a
big livery stock at that place which
he recently traded for, getting it for
a 16O-acre farm which he owned
southeast Of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

The August term Of the district
court will convene in this city next
Monday with Judge H. K. Evans
presiding, having been postponed
one week on account of the state
foir
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Notice..

All persons interested are re-
quested to meet at Bethel cemetery
at the Bethel church on Wednesday
September the 4th at 9 o'clock to
clean up the cemetery. Bring all
necessary tools and your dinner
and let US have a full turnout and
good time.
BY request of the trustees.
S. L. Cox, one of them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Mrs. Blanche Vaughn, who was
confined in the county Jail awaiting
the action of the grand jury on the
charge of assault with intent to
commit murder, growing out OF
the trouble over the Page children
at Lamont, gave bonds Tuesday and
returned to Lamont. Her mother,
Mrs. Mabel Page, is still in Jail in
default of bonds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Nearly every auto owner in Leon
has attended the state fair for few
days at least this year, and there
has been a continuous procession
of autos passing through Leon, all
headed for Des Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

For Rent-SO acre farm near De-
catur City, for the winter. There
will be some timber to cut and posts
to make on the farm, and will rent
it for the next year also. Inquire
Of w. S. Bear, Decatur City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

E. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate busi-
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

According to DR.. Kepford, four
people died every day in Iowa this
year from tuberculosis. Here is GER
tainly field for study and prayer"
suggests the Boone News-Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

All parties interested in the John
son cemetery, are requested to gath
er at the cemetery on Tuesday, Sept.
10th to clean up the grounds. Bring
the necessary tools and see that
your part is done towards keeping
up the cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Having sold my driving horse
offer for sale at a bargain a good
rubber tired runabout and a set of
single harness. Also good saddle.
O. E. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Friday evening at s O'Clock, some
of the Leon children will take part
in two little plays, THE House Of
The Heart and THE Enchanted
Garden" which will be given in the
NJ. E. Church. Admission 10 cents,
and it is hoped a large crowd will
be in attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Elder H. "A. Stebbins, of Lamont,
will preach at the L. D. S. church in
Leon on next Sunday morning and
] evening at the usual hours. ALI are
cordially invited to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will hold their
dollar social at the home of Mrs.
F. A. Bowman on Tuesday after
noon, Sept. 3rd. Everybody come
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

LATE Weaver, driver for the
Clarinda Poultry, Butter & Egg Co.,
is lying very sick at his home in this
city, suffering from an attack OF
bilious fever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from o. E. Hull, local agent of
Lozier, of Des Moines, at The Re-
porter Office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early as posi-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Miss Ruth Long returned Friday
to her home at Shenandoah, Iowa,
after visiting a couple of weeks in
this city with her cousin, Miss Enid
Alexander, and other relatives and
friends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Farm For Sale-160 acres be-
longing to the Sarah Underwood
Estate, 2% miles east of Davis City,
must be sold soon. Enquire of Green
Stanton, Executor, Weldon, Iowa,
Route No. 2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

F. E. Brown, of St. Joe, is act
ing as station agent for the Burling-
ton in this city, during the absence
Of agent C. NJ Ketcham who is TAX
ing a ten days lay off in order to
visit in Oklahoma and Texas
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Wanted-A place for boy tc
work for his board and attend
school. Country preferred. Phone
2 on 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

A seven pound son arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Banks,
OF north of Leon, last Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Crown Chapel.

Preaching at Crown Chapel next
Sabbath at $3.50 p. m. by Rev. E. N.
Bradshaw
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Quite a number of our cor
respondents must be attending the
state fair this week, as number OF
letters are absent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Wanted-A good steady girl to
work for her board and go to school.
Apply to Mrs. Rolla Alexander,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Smoke "ScOttish Rite" cigars, bet
ter than ever this year.

Dress goods, outings, percales and
ginghams, special prices.-1st door
north of p. o.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Try our Royal Deodorlzed Case
line. High gravity test. 20 cents
per gallon. VIM. Crichton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

All kinds vi cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

The quality in Scottish Rite"
cigars Is better than ever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

J. E. Leeper, of Leon, was in our
town Monday and while here
bought about $500 worth OF calves
in this vicinity shipping them out
Tuesday morning.-Pleas n t o n
Times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Our school shoes will fit the foot,
the head and the purse.-1st door
north of P. o.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Farm for Sale-11S acres near
Crown, close to school and church.
Simon Goodman, Leon, Iowa. 1-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

For Sale-A thoroughbred Black
Poll Angus registered bull, two
years old. G. L. Sage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Wanted-To rent an 80 acre
farm with fair improvements. Ad-
dress J. w. Moore, Leon, Iowa. lat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Havana Spikes, Havana Spikes.
Absolutely the best cigar in town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

For Rent-About Sept. LIST,
seven room house in southeast Leon
y. R. Mitten.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

| For Sale-Good single top buggy
and set of harness. Ophie Clark.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Try Zephyr -four. Every sack
guaranteed. A. M. Caster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Mems shirts, overalls, Jumpers and
underwear.-1std door north of P. O..
Closing out prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

1t will pay to get our prices on
coal before buying. Biddison Coal &
Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Try Crisco at Casters Grocery.

Ladies hats $1.00.-1st door
north of P. o.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Furnished Rooms for Rent-Ap-
ply to Mrs. S. Whistler, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Shellbark Coal Makes Many Friends.
We are going to keep everybody
happy by our heatgiving, nonclink-
ering Shellbark coal.
1t is the best in town.
At Hoffhines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Smoke Havana Spikes the cigar
that is always the same.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

We guarantee our cement blocks
the best and cheapest on the market.
Leon Cement and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

For Rent-A suit of three office
rooms opposite the postoffice. See
Fred Teale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Pigs for sale-W. E. Shinn, We'll
don, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Buy your granite ware and notions
at Casters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
For Cooking You Want The Best

When it comes to cooking, you
want the coal that will make a hot
fire and broil, boil or bake in the
shortest possible time.
The coal you need is Shellbark at
Hoffhines
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

Il shall have to ask you for a
ticket for that boy, ma'ah." II
think not" Hes too old to
travel free. He occupies a whole
seat, and the car is crowded.
That's all right II haven't any
time to argue the matter, ma am.
You'll have to pay for that boy.
You've got to begin doing it some
time. If you haven't had to pay
for him before you're lucky
That's all right" You'll pay for
that boy, ma'am, or I'll stop the car
and put him off, That's all right.
You put him off if you think that's
the way to get anything out OF me- -
you ought to know that the rules
of this company are stuck up very
plainly. How old is that boy?" Il
don't know. 1 never saw him be-
fore. If you want fare for him
you'd better ask that old gentleman
on the other side. He came in with
him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

There is a man in our town who
thinks he's wondrous wise; though
he has lots Of junk to sell, he does
not advertise. He often says: 1.-THE
people must know I'm in the game;
and if they want to buy my doo-dads,
they'll come and buy the same. To
advertise my jim-cracks won't bring
me trade or scads, for folks who
take the papers refuse to read the
ads. They read the sporting pages,
they read the household dope, they
read what Lillian Russell says OF her
beauty soap, they read the wedding
stories of joyous girls and lads, they
read the Hints to Hoboes,' but do
not read the ads" The large and
clammy spiders build cobwebs in his
store, and no one will disturb them
by entering the door. The clerks
are growing whiskers filled with blue
fungusblue, and comb them with
their fingers-they've nothing else
to do. Sometimes a saW-eyed pill
grim, insomnia-accursed, goes there,
in peace and quiet to sleep little
verst. Anon man who wishes to
drop from public view, drops in to
see that merchant and stays a week
or two. But no one takes bundle
to buy things at that store, where
broods the drowsy merchant, and
all the crelklings snore.-Walt