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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-01

meetings was not what it should have
been. yet the sermons preached by DIR.
Toy and the singing under the leader
ship of Frank Dickson was highly appre-
ciated In their respective lines these
gentlemen have much power behind
them. Their work was beneficial.
Mrs. John Bruce. an aged lady. is
very sick at her home with the chances
against her recovery. due to her gen
eral weak physical condition and old
age. She came near dying a year or
two ago of pneumonia, since which
time her health has been very feeble
Ben L.ayborn and wife, inmates of
the State Soldiers home at Lafayette
Ind, are here visiting friends. They
have their own home here and divide
their time between their two homes.
David Hole, an aged and wealthy
farmer, living southeast of Lowell, has
bought a new Cross Country Rambler
automobile. and with his wife. expect
to start for California in the auto. 1T is
said. John Beck. young man related
to the Holes, who makes his home
with them. an ex-soldier of the United
States army, who recently returned
from Manila. Philippine islands. will
drive the car for the aged couple, and
look after their personal comforts.
1t is said that there was the light
est vote cast at the primaries Friday
ever known in Cedar Creek township.
the vote being only go. No one seemed
to care one way or another who re-
ceived the nomination for county Of
ficers, and when the comment was ex-
pressed. all being satisfied. It is free
ly predicted that there is going to be
a big republican slump during the
registration. There seems to be ar
apathy and indifference among repub-
| licans IN this vicinity. Considerable
dissatisfaction on national affairs 4.
| expressed. and unless some clever work
| and convincing argument is not done
| the old-time 500 to 1000 republican
majority from the three creek town.
ships may not loom up to carry thu
| ticket in Lake county to victory.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-01
GRIFFITH.

George Demons and family of Mer-
rillville visited at the home of j. W.
Dutton Sunday.
r. j. Nicholson of Ross was here
Saturday on his way to Crown Point.
Miss Eichorn, German teacher in
the Hammond high school, was the
guest of Miss Emily Southworth over
Sunday.
The Misses Beatrice Todd, Kate Typ
and onstance Gustafson were Crown
Point visitors Saturday.
Joe Grimmer went to Crown Point
Saturday as delegate to the republican
county convention.
Prof o. Steifel of Ross called on
friends here Saturday morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-01
DOWNWARD COURSE
Fast Being Realized by Hammond
People.

aSt oSiuS 1aCdlZcu ny 0AmmOQQ
People
little backache at nrst
Daily increasing till the back IS lame
and weak
Urinary disorders quickly follow;
Dropsy and finally Brights disease
This is the downward course of kid
ney ills.
Don't take this course. Hammond
residents should profit by the following
experience:
Mrs. Helen sundberg. 1914 Olcott ave-
nue., East Chicago, Ind. says: Il have
no hesitation in confirming all sa.d
about Doan's Kidney Pills when / pub
licly recommended them in March 1907.
/ know that they are an excellent
remedy for kidney a.u ra0der trouble.
For years / had sharp pains in my back
and my system was all run down. This
kidney secretions were unnatural and
I felt SO poorly in every way that I
could hardly attend to my homework.
After taking the contents of two boxes
of Doans Kidney Pills, L felt like a
different person. The backache was
entirely removed and my kidneys be-
sufferers is to take Doan's Kidney
Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. New York.
sole agents for the United States
Remeber the name.-Doan's-take 10
other
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-01
ROBERTSDALE.

Spring millinery exhibit at Miss
Freel's April 2, 3, T. and 6, 3o16
92nd street. South Chicago. Phone
1893. 1-8t
Mrs. Edward Christensen OF Indiana
boulevard Is able to be up after a few
days illness.
Edward Langohr is passing around
cigars to his friends in honor OF a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-01
LOWELL.

John Hayhurst, a prominent farmer.
went to Wesley hospital, Chicago. last
evening. where he will undergo a surg
ical operation for appendicitis today.
The two weeks revival services con-
Quoted by Evangelist Daniel S. Toy of
Warsaw, Ind. assisted by Frank
Dickson, singer. of Chicago came to
a close at the Methodist church last
night. While the attendance at the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-01
MUNSTER.

The republicans held their primary
election Friday In the school house.
Herman Muter was elected as dele
gate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Welter are
happy over the arrival of anothe son.
No wonder Mr.. Welter is always boost
ing Munster
Little c. Dunn is again on the sick
list
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-01

The Ohio OIL Company today brought
in a fve-hundred- barrel well three
miles northwest OF st. Francisvills on
the Buchanan farm. at depth of 1900
feet. The oil is superb and was at
once connected with tanks. It Is the
first we'll in green oil sand in that ter
ritory. OIL men are jubliant over the
discovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
Excitement at Bedford.

The town of Bedford was all torn
up with excitement the first of last
week and the town sprung into no
toriety along with Los Angeles and
other cities where dynamite explo-
sions have occurred. A new opera
house had just been completed which
was owned by ]. J. Clark, and on
Sunday night an explosion in an al
ley adjoining the new opera house
did slight damage to one of the win
dows of the new building. The alley
was guarded and blood hounds sent
for, but they failed to locate the Gull
prit And the latest from Bedford is
that after all of the excitement over
he dynamite outrage, it is now
thought that the explosion was moth
ing more than big giant firecracker
which was fired by some fellow who
was celebrating the new year little
early in the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
Got a Curiosity.

Quite an interesting little episode
transpired in Abba Tuesday. In de-
posting the proceeds of the Stras-
burger & Verveer store, Maude
Saunders, the cashier, rendered,
among other coins, a trade dollar
that was under weight and thought
it to be counterfeit. 1t was taken
back and one of the show company
happening to be in the store offered
to take it at face value, which offer
was readily accepted.
He pried it apart and disclosed
therein the picture of man,
then told the story Of the coin. He
had read of a prisoner who occupied
his time several years in Jail hollow
ing out trade dollars and putting his
photograph in them, and this proved
to be one Of those dollars. Abba
Union. 81 zs ss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
JOneS-Dureu.

Last Thursday evening, Jan. 4,
Mr.. Frederick w. Jones, of Decatur
City, and Miss l.. Ruth Durell, OF
Leon were united in marriage, Rev.
J. S. Coffin, pastor of the Christian
church officiating. The wedding
took place at the Christian parson-
age at seven o'clock. The groom is
the son of William Jones, we'll re-
spected citizen who has resided near
Decatur City for a number Of years.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. l..
A. Durell, who lives three miles
south of Leon and is we'll known to
her many friends. The happy young
couple will go to housekeeping on a
farm near Grand River. A large
number of friends and acquaintances
both at Leon and decatur City ex-
tend congratulations and best
wishes,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
Sale of Household Goods.

On account of leaving Leon for
my health, l viii! offer at public sale
ct the M. E. parsonage en- Saturday,
Jan. 18th, at o'clock, with Buchan-
an & Newlin as auctioneers, a num-
be- of articles which | cannot ship
to my new home in southern Mis-
sour, consisting of 3 Heating stoves,
side board, refrigerator, two center
tables, folding rocker, two small
stands, writing desk, single bed, mat
tress and springs, two touches,
three screens and other articles.
E. M. HOff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

The board of supervisors had a
real pleasant day of it last Thursday.
They had set Thursday as the day to
inspect the county home and started
out in good spirits in sleigh. 1t
was all right going, but what a time
they had of it. getting back to Leon.
The new member, Bid Frost, got
cold feet and deserted Pres and Pat,
at the county home and went to his
home nearby for the night. The
other two members started back to
Leon and after being dumped out in
the snow several times, breaking
down the sleigh, and other troubles,
they finally managed to reach the
city by Pat Griffin riding in on the
runner of the sleigh to keep it from
overturning, and Pres says that
when Pat got off the sleigh at Leon
his pants legs were full of snow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

A young couple who were married
at Pleasanton' on last Wednesday
evening, came pretty near not getting
married. They had been to Leon
and secured their license and
thought everything was fixed alright.
But when Rev. Deyoe, who perform
ed the ceremony, asked the groom
for the license he discovered that he
had lost it. BY using tho phone and
calling up clerk Mendenhall the min
lister was satisfied that a license had
been issued and finally agreed to
marry them on the word Of the clerk,
The license was found on the streets
OF Leon and returned to the clerk
the next day il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

J. F. Gill and Harry Culver, of
Garden Grove, were in Charlton last
Monday shaking hands with their
many friends. Harry reports that he
likes the work in the bank there,
and is getting along we'll. Mr.. Gill
is a former auditor of Decatur coun-
ty, and is now a candidate for fed
eral marshal for southern Iowa. He
has a host of friends who believe he
would be good man for the place.
Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

The personal columns of The Re-
porter look like they were pretty
badly demoralized, as instead of the
usual five or six columns of personal
items we have less than two columns,
but when it is remembered that there
have been but few trains running
during the entire past week, and
these on no regular schedule, with
no one going away who could posi-
bly, avoid it, and hardly anyone able
to get to Leon, the shortage in news
is easily explained.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Mrs. Fred Teale and Mrs. F. S.
Stewart were hostesses to the men,
bers of the Fifteen Club and few
invited guests at musicale given at
the home of Mrs. Teale last, Friday
evening. The program consisted of
violin solos by Miss Esther Luce, of
Mt. Ayr, who is talented young
violinist and a student at st. Mary's
Academy at Farribault, Mimi, being
at home for the holiday vacation.
Her playing delighted those who had
the pleasure of hearing her and she
has a great future before her. Miss
Freda Teale rendered several fine
piano solos and Victor Ogilvie played
a couple of trombone solos. The
evening of music was greatly enjoy
ed, delicious refreshments being
served at the conclusion of the pro-
gram.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Mrs. John M. Chastain received
the sad news of the death of her
uncle, Uriah Layton, on Saturday,
Dec. 80, at Lexington, Kentucky,
aged 81 years. He was at one time
a resident of this county, living on
the Henry Oney farm which was en-
tered for him by his father, Elias P.
Layton and which Uriah improved
and made for himself a comfortable
home. About So years ago he sold
out and went back to Kentucky,
where he has since lived at Lexing-
ton. He was brother of John w.
Layton, of High Point.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

r. A. Sigler has decided to add
real estate, and farm loans to his al
ready big insurance business, and as
he has more business than one man
can attend to, he has secured Matt
Pullen as an assistant in his office
in the Sigler building at the south
west corner of the square. The
agency will handle all kinds OF real
estate, city and country and have
some good propositions already list
ed. They are also prepared to make
farm loans at the best rates. See
them for anything In the line Of real
estate, farm loans. hre or tornado
4 insurance. IN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

A girl at Alton named Bessie
Turner, who was graduated from the
high school there in 1907, has just
confessed that she did not deserve
the honor of being valedictorian of
her class, as mistake had been
made in her grades which gave the
wrong total and another girl in the
class should have had the honor.
She was worried over her wrong &C
ton ever since her graduation, and
now makes it public in order to be at
rest with her conscience.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Miss Hazel Spurrier, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spurrier, of La
moni, was operated upon at the Leon
hospital Wednesday morning for ap-
pendicitis, and stood the operation
nicely with every indication for a
speedy recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
Blind Boone Concert Co. Coming.

Blind Boone, the renowned blind
piano player, will visit Leon with his
concert company on Thursday even
ing, Jan. 18th. Reserved seats are
now on sale at Van Werden & Kopp's
drug store. This is the goth season
which the Blind Boone Concert Co.
have been on the road and press re-
ports say they give a tirst-class en-
tertainment,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

There seems to be no shortage Of
water in the deep we'll, as the big
pump has been throwing steady
stream of water every day during the
past week, but they have been unable
to make much of a gain in the water
in the standpipe, claiming the pump
they are using is not strong enough
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Carl Sankey left the first of the
week for Chicago, where he settled
with the wholesale house he has
been travelling in Texas fori and they
made him a flattering offer to con-
tinue with them this year, but he
had decided to go to Pittsburg,
Penna., and engage in the insurance
business with his brothers, Nor and
Warren Sankey, who are both work
ing in that city. The Sankey boys
are hustlers and are going to go to
the top in the insurance business,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
y. G. Goodrich Died in Chicago.

A. C. Goodrich, for many years
general manager of the K. &, w. R..
r., and who was a frequent visitor in
Leon, died last week at his home in
Chicago, his death being due to diph-
iberia. Mr.. Goodrich took up his
residence in Chicago several years
ago, where he was connected with
several big interests. His remains
were taken to his former home at
Delavan, Wisconsin, for burial.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

We have received copies of the
Grand Island, Neb., Free Press and
notice that the name of D. A. Cell
appears as manager, the publishers
boing the Grand Island Publishing
Co.. which publishes two good dem
ocrtic papers, one in English and the
other in German. Mr.. Cell is well
known by a number of our citizens
having visited here several times.
and he is the husband Of one of ou1
former popular young ladies, Miss
#Zetta Springer. We wish him sue.
cess in his new business, and the
papers show evidence of good pat.
ronage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Notwithstanding the severe cold
weather the past week good crowds
have been in attendance at the Pho
toplay theatre, and they have enjoy
ed the excellent pictures. 1t is one
of the popular attractions of Leon
and a splendid place to spend an
hour at a cost of only 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Pete Brady, the popular lumber
man of this city, on Tuesday pur-
chased the fine little forty acre farm
just east of Leon owned by Henry
Often, paying 500 an acre for the
property. Pete says he is going to
make it the model little farm in this
part of the country, and unless some
fellow comes along and gives him a
good big profit on it expects to fit 1t
up for a country home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Mr.. J. P. Hamilton's many friends
will be pleased to hear that his health
is better this winter than for some
time, and he seems to be improving
slowly. He has been confined to his
home for many months, but expects
to be able to get around again when
spring comes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

During the fire scare at the hign
school building Sunday evening a
14-inch pipe wrench was carried
away by some one. The party is re-
'quested to return the wrench to the
janitor at the school building or
leave at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Ed Spencer has been appointed
manager of the bus line, succeeding
Matt Pullen who has engaged in the
real estate and insurance business
with r. A. Sigler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bowsher en-
tertained a number of their friends
at a seven o'clock dinner at Hotel
Leon Monday evening, and one of the
finest dinners ever served in Leon
was partaken of. liter the dinner
, the guests went to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Bowsher where an enjoy
: able evening was spent. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bowsher are getting well along
toward four score years, having been
married over fifty years, but not
withstanding their age they enjoyed
the companionship of their friends
as we'll as the younger people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

This is the year when widows, old
maids and homely women attain
equal rights with men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

able to cover only a part of the rural
mail routes out of Leon since last
Thursday, and many people have
been without mail for several days
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Hon. G. c. Dye, of Woodland, was
in the city Thursday for the first
time since he suffered the fracture
of his left ankle three months ago by
falling off scaffold on which he was
working. He was on crutches, but
is now improving quite rapidly and
hopes to be able to discard them in a
short time.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
The First Number of st. Nicholas.

The first number of St. Nicholas
for Boys and Girls, now thirty-eight
years old, going on" thirty-nine, be-
gan with a greeting to it's readers by
Mary Mapes Dodge, it's first editor.
St. Ncholass first serial began in
this number, "What Might Have
Been Expected" by Frank r. Stock
ton; and there were stories, sketches
and verses by such well-known writ
ers as Noah Brooks, Lucy Larcom,
Rebecca Harding Davis, and Celia
Thaxter. "Jack-in-the-Pulpit' and
"The Riddle Box began in this long
ago number; but the illustrations
look crude enough to the eyes &C
customed to the wonderful illustrat-
i've work Of today.
Renter--If you have a little
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Girl Wanted-Compete girl for
general purposes. Good home, good
wages and no laundry work. In
quire at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Those who want full blood Bronze
Turkeys place your orders at once
with Frank Hickman, r. F. D. No. 2,
Leon. Iowa. 1926
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

The Leon w. R. c.. will meet at
the G. A. R. hall Saturday, Jan. 49,,
at $3.50 to install officers. A full at
tendance is desired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Thomas, of north of
town Tuesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

For Sale-Some ezra good utility
Whit Orpington cockerels Of heavy
laying strains. need the room and
these will be sold very cheap, quality
considered. Call soon and get first
choice cheap. C. w. Reeder, The
Leon Orpingtons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

For Sale-One extra good thor.
oughbred Poland-China male hog
cheap if taken soon. John Goodman
r. F. d. 4, Leon, Iowa. 2O-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

A nine pound boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Don Fairchild, of Wood
land township, last Friday, at the
nome OF Mrs. Givens in south Leon,
the mother of Mrs. Fairchild.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Nearly new Round Oak coal stove
for sale. F. G. Mullinnix,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

All my accounts are in the hand
of w. H. Wilson for collection. d.
C. E. LOvett.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

For Sale-A No. 18 Round Oak
heating stove. Van Werden & kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

For sale-40 acres, we'll improved,
2 " miles from Leon. House and out
buildings. see T. r. Sanders, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

All kinds of cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cemen,
and Brick Co..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

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, 1912-01-11

keys. Toms $500; hens, $3.50. Mrs,
C. E. Thompson, Leon, R. F. D. /.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Look for the McCrystal Realty
CO.'S adv. on page 2 of this issue.
Write them for free list of bargains
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

For Sale-A good folding bed,
mirror front. and an oak dresser.
O. e, Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Lost-A package of dry goods
containing lady's underwear. Please
return to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

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, 1912-01-11

Lost-A self-filling fountain pen.
Reward for it's return to The Re-
porter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Poland-China brood sows for sale.
See G. L. Sage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
'Cholene for colds.
'Cholene for catarrh.
Cholene for cuts and burns.

Try a sack of Success -four, the
best yet. Leon Cash Grocery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

T. B. Lewis, former Leon barber,
has purchased barber shop at Ting
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Cholene for cuts and burns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

A new car of Success flour at the
Leon Cash Grocery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Cholene for catarrh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
Cholene for Group.

Cholene for cuts and burns
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
Cholene for colds.

ChOlene for Group.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
Cholene for colds.
Cholene for Group.

Cholene for catarrh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11

Renter--If you have a little
money and want to own farm, call
on S. A. Gates for particulars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-11
ChOlene for colds.
ChOlene for Group.

ChOlene for catarrh.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-11-07
POLICE ATHLETE SLAIN,
SURGEONS DECLARE.
Fellow Patrolmen Think Cregan's
Death Was Due to an.
Accident.

An inquiry into the manner In which
Policeman Michael J. Cregan. one time
crack athlete. received q fracture Of the
skull which caused his death at st. Vim
cents Hospital. West New brighton.
Staten Island. will be begun to-day BY
q Coroner Jackson. The surgeons At the
hospital think the policeman may have
been murdered. His fellow policemen
and the Coroner are not Of that opinion.
@Cregan lived with his wife at No. ~
Van Duzen street. Stapleton. He was
picked up on the street. unconscious.
by a passing milkman early Monday
and taken home. The milkman did not
give his name. When Cregan did not
regain consciousness his removal to the
hos pltal was ordered by DR.. J. B. Lucy,
who was called in by Mrs. Cresan.
Cregan had reported for duty IN