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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
OsceOla Still Boring for Water.

Last week was busy one with the
city fathers who put in most of their
time considering the matter of the
deep we'll. After voting that the
work be discontinued, strong senti-
ment was shown on the part of citi-
zens against such action as evidenced
by the petition circulated by Alfred
Fluke and signed by practically every
business man in town.
Mayor Barnhill called special
meeting of the council for Thursday
night, when there was much talking
done, but no voting. On Friday night
they met. again and the subject was
resumed when difference of opinion
was shown as to what was the best
course to pursue. Bonham favored
continuing the work; Paul was
against it; Niece though not in ia
vor, was willing to go ahead to the
extent of funds on hand; McDonough
favored the wishes of the people as
shown by the petition; Jarl said
little either way; Mayor Barnhill op-
posed the proposition. However at
a meeting Saturday night it was de-
cided to resume the work and a new
contract was entered into with J. d.
Shaw, the contractor calling tor
six inch hole.
The first contract was made in Dec.
1872 the work started with hole
IL inches in diameter and has been
reduced to 10, 8 and last to 6 incnes.
The work costs IS foot and the
depth reached at present is 1900 feet
so the city has spent $4,000 on the
venture already. Mr.. Shaw is conf
dent of success; says he has never
failed yet. Work will be resumed
within a week or ten days as soon
as some necessary machinery arrives.
AS to the wisdom of the councils ac-
ton there is a difference of opinion,
and considerable talk in favor of
buying more land east of town and
digging a big reservoir one that
would furnish a water supply for
dry seasons Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
Mrs. S. 0. Sprinkle.

Julia Clara DoboZy-Sprinkle was
born at New Buda, Decatur county,
Iowa, on the SIN day of June, 1888,
and passed from this life to the life
beyond at 11:4O a. M, on the 27
day of September, 1913 at her home
in New Buda township, being 80
years, months and 19 days of age
Her sickness was of short duration
only six days.
Julia was the ninth of ten children
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Dobozy.
A twin sister and dear father have
already passed to the other world.
She was united in marriae to S.
o. Sprinkle on July 22nd, 1906 and
lived on their farm 2 " miles south
of Davis City, Iowa, close to her old
home place, where all of her happy
life was spent
Mrs. Sprinkle united with the M.
E. church at Davis City, in 1906.
She was kind and loving and re-
spected by all who knew her. Death
came to Mrs. Sprinkle very unexpected
ly, her condition not being thought
to be serious at first but proving fatal
despite all that loving hands and
hearts could DO. Her death has cast
a deep gloom over the entire COM
munity.
There are left to mourn her death,
a husband, three step children, Leah,
Fay and Dale Sprinkle, an aged
mother, three brothers and five Sis
ters; Louis, Frank, Stephen E., and
Kathryn N. Dobozy and Mrs. Mary
Hampton, all of Davis City. Mrs.
Jennie Hines, of Mt. Park, Okla,
Mrs. Lizzie Repass of Birmingham,
Mo-, and Mrs. Emma Hamilton, of
Curtis, Neb., all being present at
the funeral except one sister Mrs.
Jennie Hines. She leaves besides near
relatives many others and a large
circle of friends, whose sympathies
go out to the bereaved ones.
The pallbearers were Mrs. Sadie
Fetty, Mrs. Inez Flora, Mrs. Gertie
Flora, Mrs. Jessie Craig, Mrs. Laura
Boeger and Mrs. Martha Miller.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. E. A. Place from the M. E.
church Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Interment was made in the
Odd Fellows cemetery at Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
FACT.
Local Evidence.

Evidence that can be verified.
Fact is what we want.
Opinion is not enough.
Opinions differ.
Here's Leon fact.
You can test it.
w. M. Zimmerman, Leon, Iowa,
says: Il suffered from a weak back
for some time, brought on, no doubt,
by disordered kidneys. I was so
stiff I could not stoop and the kid
neys were irregular in action. I
tried first one remedy and then an
other without any good results. Hav-
ing read of Doan's Kidney Pills, l
got a box and was relieved in a
short time. My health is now good
and give the credit to Doan's Kid
ney Pills. I still have great faith
in Doan's Kidney Pills. / have on
many occasions recommended them
to persons who have, used them with
fine results.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States. II.
4 Remember the name Doan'
and take no other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
ONE ON THE BOYS.
They Can Hunt But Not With Pow
der if Under II.

Des Moines, Oct. PA clause has
been uncovered in the new concealed
weapons law which says mo person
under 4 years of age shall be allow
ed to carry firearms of any descrip-
ton
c. A. Robbins, assistant attorney
general has received cOmmunica-
ton from the auditor OF Mills county
asking for ruling on that section Of
the law. Several boys under IA
years of age in Mills county would
like to hunt Under the hunters IL
cense law boys under IS years of age
may secure licenses providing they
have the consent of their parents or
guardians. The boys in Mills county
appeared before the auditor armed
with the permits. What the auditor
would like to know is, can they carry
guns under tho concealed weapon
act?
Attorney Robbins has ruled that
the boys under 4 may be issued IL
censes to hunt, but they must not
violate the concealed weapon act.
Therefore it is impossible for them
to carry firearms. Someone has jok-
ingly compared the ruling to the old
admonition, hang your clothes on a
hickory limb, but don't go near the
water"
Firearms include guns, but not
all guns are firearms,' declares At
torney Robbins. "Only guns that use
gunpowder are generally classified
as firearms Therefore squirt guns,
pop guns and air rifles are not fire
arms"
Even the boys under IA years of
age hunting on their fathers farms
come under the ban.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
Notice of Appointment of Executor

In the matter of the estate of J
T. Wilson, deceased.
In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur county,
In Probate.
70 Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as executor of the es-
tate of J. T. Wilson late of Decatur
county, Iowa, deceased. All persons
in any manner indebted to said de-
ceased or his estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them in
manner and form as by law required,
for allowance and payment.
Dated this 9Th day of October, A..
D. 1913.
C.. E. WILSON, 81
S-3t Executor of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09

Disclosed BY the Cards.
You're sure they are mismated."
There is no doubt OF 1t. She Is m,
expert ct bridge and 10 II Z champion
pinochle player. i5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
Rev. w. H. Shipman Resigns.

The Gravity Independent of last
week contained the following article
that will be of interest to the Leon
people inasmuch as Rev. Mr.. Ship
man was formerly pastor of the NJ. E..
church in this city:
On account of the continued i'll
health of his wife, Rev. w. H. Ship
man, pastor of the Methodist church
here, rendered his resignation to his
congregation at the morning service
last Sunday. Rev. Shipman has been
pastor of this charge, which includes
the church here and the country ap-
pointment at Gilead, the past year,
coming here from College Springs,
one year ago. His work here has
been greatly hindered by sickness in
his family which has been constant
since his coming. The death Of his
father-in-law, Grandpa Manners, was
a heavy blow to him, and the contin-
ued i'll health of Mrs. Shipman has
drained heavily on his time and
physical energy.
Although reappointed to this
charge by the recent session of the
district conference at Mt. Ayr, he has
carefully considered the situation
and deems it best to retire from the
active work Of the ministry for a
year at least, and will move to Indi-
anola, where he will rent home
and rest the coming year. The family
physician has recommended absolute
rest for Mrs. Shipman and this can
not be had as long as her husband
carries the work of a pastorate. At
Indianola Ruth will have the advan-
tage offered by Simpson college, and
their friends here hope the needed
rest will bring the desired change in
the health of Mrs Shinman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
THE DEACON'S HANDICAP
BY J. c. PLUMM Err.

Deacon Job Potter entered his kitch-
en- and seated himself with deep
sigh on the bench.
Whats the matter, Job?' asked
Mrs. Potter.
I'm concerned, Hannah, I'm con-
earned. My sperrit is as clar as spring
water, but I'm concerned about what
these hyar carnal minded people will
say"
What's happened?" inquired Mrs.
Potter anxiously.
Il was drivin' to hum this afternoon
when who should come up to me but
Mordecai Pratt a drivin' that there
two hundred dollar critter he bought
In York, hitched to his buggy. l had
my old sixty dollar mare to the light
wagon and when she heard that crit
ter behind her she jest gripped the
Bit in her teeth and Mordecai wasn't
nowhere 'cept kivered with dust Now,
all these people will think was
racn'."
Eat your supper, job said Mrs.
Potter, mo one IL believe you would
raceafter the way you've talked agin
it."
A ripple of laughter came from the
parlor.
who's in thar" asked the Deacon.
Why" replied Mrs. Potter, color
ing, Fred Carey walked hum with
Sarah, and he's not gone yet
The Deacon thumped his fist on the
table.
Il won't have that man goin' with
Sarah" be snarled, hes worldlin'
and sells feed to those unreginerate
critters that have race horses at the
track"
ledge Grimes says Fred's doin' a
nice business and is goin' to be rich
man some day." put in Mrs. Potter.
Who's ledge Grimes?" retorted the
Deacon, disdainfully, don't he play
cyards?'
But Mrs. Potter went up stairs be-
fore the sins of the Judge were fully
proclaimed.
After she had gone the Deacon emp
tied his pockets Of some old papers,
throwing them into the stove.
"Mordecai wasn't nowhere" he
chuckled and then looked at a. square
piece Of cardboard among the papers.
It read as follows:
international Turf Club, New York.
Play or Pay.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
japan Honors Pioneer.

Japan has erected a monument
over the grave of the scientist who,
nearly two centuries ago, introduced
the sweet potato into the empire for
general cultivation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09

c.. E. WILSON,
Executor of said estate,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-10-09
Atlantic Handicap"

road in front of the house. muttered
the Deacon; "some carnal idjut been
betting his money and a scorchin'
himself with He'll fire I'll talk about
this hyar paper at Sunday school,
and he replaced it in his pocket.
The horses were gathering for the
spring races near the village, and
Fred Carey was doing a large bust
ness with the horsemen. If it were
not for the Deacon's savage opposi-
ton to his suit for his daughters hand
he would have been entirely happy
The village, being right in the shad-
ow Of the great race course, naturally,
contained some. ungodly souls who
were interested in the sport, and a
few evenings later the Deacon, car
rying home halfsoled pair of boots
from the shoemaker, found them
wrapped in a sporting paper The
Deacon eyed it with hostile CLEAN
as he unwrapped the boots in the pri-
vacy of his kitchen and then his eye
caught an item in the paper:
Public interest on the winner Of
the Atlantic Handicap now centers on
Saracen. Opening at 100 to l in the
winter betting, his odds have dropped
to five to one with wise money going
on fast at that
The Deacon dropped the paper and
felt in his pocket. He drew forth the
pasteboard card.
"A thousand to ten,' he murmured,
and this hyar card belongs to the
one who has it,"
When the day of the race dawned
the Deacon wandered about the house
as a perturbed spirit. The handicap
was to be run about four o'clock and
by that time the Deacon was sinking
about the entrance to the course in an
agony lest he be recognized and lest
Saracen should lose. He heard the
cheers and shouts which heralded the
finish and cold sweat came out over
him. Men began to come out of the
entrance and seek the cars, but he
dared not ask who had won. Finally,
incorporation, he approached a sport
i've looking man and asked quavering-
ly who had won the handicap.
why, Saracen," replied the man,
hands down and the jock looking
back at the other skates"
rs this your ticket?' asked the
cashier at the Turf club.
1T u.s." snapped the Deacon.
The man called to someone in the
Office, and in a moment the Deacon
and Fred Carey, two very surprised
men, were staring at each other.
This man has the ticket you stop
ped" said the cashier.
Il found it in front Of my house,"
murmured the Deacon.
by George!" exclaimed Carey, Il
must have pulled it out of my pocket
when l was going to see your daugh-
ter. AS long as you found it, why,
half Of it goes to you and the other
half will help to pay for the house
Sarah and I will liveain next month
Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. co., \
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-27
Mr., Chas. Kenne 1y Dead.

After lingering illness of many
months Mr.. Chas. kennedy one OF the
hest known citizens and planters OF
this locality passed away at his home
surrounded by relatives and lrlendS'
Friday June 10th, 1913.
Chas. Kennedy was born in BoleS
County, Illinois, March ~, lSI2' and
died in Welsh, La, June 20, 1913, having
attained the age of IL years, months
and q days
On January 9Th, 1895 deceased was
united in marriage to Miss Rosa May
Freeland, who died in June lsoa'
Shortly after this MIR. Kennedy came to
Louisiana and cast his lot with the
planters of this section who were en-
gagged in developing this section OF the
state, On the 18th of December, l9O6'
he was united in marriage to MISS
Leona Miller, daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
A. K. Miller OF this city. Since their
marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy nave
lived happily together on Their farm
located in the southeastern corner OF
the corporation OF Welsh.
In 1865 he united with the Methodist
Episcopal Church in this city, and has
been consistent aud active worker III
that organization as long as his health
would permit him taking active part IL
the church work.
The funeral services we're held at The
Methodist Church at ten o'clock, Satur
day morning, being conducted by Reys
j. A. Cdrruth and Thos. E. Webb. Thi
funeral was largely attended, th'
church being we'll flied with friends
and relatives of the deceased. Aside
from his wife, three brothers, one il
Texas and two in Matoon, Illinois. a
well as three sisters in Matoon
Rourned his death.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-27
RESOLUTION.

Re II Resolved. by the Board Of School
Directors Of the Parish OF Jefferson Davis
Louisiana that whereas, there has been MED
with this Board Petition signed by one
District No. ri, and known as the Elton
School District, in Jefferson Davis Parish
Louisiana eligible to vote at such election,
praying that Il special election be ordered II
and for said School District No, Fl, at when
election shall be submitted to the qualified
voters of said District the following propo-
sition, ro-wlt:
/, To levy and collect special tax OF Three
Mills on the dollar on all property located III
said School District, of the Parish OF Jener-
annually for period of ten years, commenc..
ing with the wear 1913, for the purpose OF
giving additional aid to the pubic schools OF
said School District. and to erect ana equip
the necessary buildings, and purchase s!ls-
able property on which to locate said bnild-
ings, for an Agricultural and Domestic
Science Department, or such other purposes
as may he for the convenience and lallten-
ance of the public schools of said District, 9
Section l. BE 1t Resolved by the Board OF
of Jefferson Davis, Louisiana, that tvs the
opinion of this Board that such election as
asked for is necessary and advisable.
Section =. Resolved, that special election
be and the same is hereby called and ordered
to be held in all the precincts OF School Dist
Louisiana, on Tuesday. July Eighth 1913, at
which election shall be submitted to the quail
fed voters of said School District, the propo..
sition as 10 whether or not speclal taA OF
Three Mills Oh the dollar, shall be levied Oand
collected annually for period OF ten years;
| commencing with the year 1913, 0on all
the property in said School District, subject
to taxation, for the purpose of giving addl-
tional aid to the public schools OF said Dist;
riot, and to purchase necessary property and
| 4 Il h,,5ll For an
cultural and Domestic Science Department
and for snch other purposes to conserve sllt
convenience and maintenance OF said schools
as may seem proper.
Section 3. Resolved that the Secretary o.
this Board, be and he is hereby authorize
and instructed to have prepared for tile use OF
said electl a sufficient number Of ballots, OF
each of which shall be printed the proposition
submitted in Section One Of this Resolution
and arranged in such manner as to enable
the voter to vote for or against said propo
ton. said ballot to be in substantially thu
following form:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-27
Taxable Valuation. ,....................
Signature Of Voter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Notice to Voter:-To vote in favor of the
above proposition, as submitted on this ballot
place cross tX) in the blank square opposite
the word Yes" aud to vote against the said
proposition place cross tA) In the blank
square opposite tile word no"
this Board be and he is hei eby authorized and
instructed To have prepared lor use at said
special election all the necessary ballot boxes
tally Sheets lists OF voters, assessed valuation
Of property, compiled statements and all
other necessary election paraphernalia, and
deliver sane to the Comm ssioners appointed
tn hold said election, as provided by law.
Section 4. Resolved that said election shall
be conducted and held according TO the pro-
visions of law, applicable thereto. That said
cincts in said Ward, and that Henry Savoie,
Ethorpe Bniler and W.. q. Barnhill are
hereby appointed Commissioners. and W. H..
Williams is appointed as Clerk to hold said
election, and make due returns thereof as re-
quired by law. That the polls at said cleo.
a. III. until the hour OF D. IN, of said day.
Section 5. Resolved, that the President of
this Board be authorized and instructed to
issue his Proclamation calling and ordering
said special election as herein provided for,
said Proclamation to.be publisned as pro-
vided by law. and that in said Proclamation
he shall an on &c. that this Board will meet
| in Jennings, 40 !isiana, on Y ednesday, July
! 8, 1913, at 9:30 .. M, for the purpose OF
canvassiug the returns of said election. and tc
/ declare and prqmnlgate the results thereof.
| section g. Resolved that the sum OF Twenty
and no-l00 Dollars, or as much thereof as
much thereof as may be necessary be and the
sane is hereby appropriated out OF the con
! tingent fund of this Board, aud not other
wise appropriated, to defray the necessary
! expense OF holding said election.
| Section T. Resolved that This Resolution
| take effect and he in for. from aud be ii
! force from and after lis adoption and pro
mitigation.
] Yeas: Tim Todd, DR.. Miller, R. NJ. Briggs
/ John Hay, and Henry Walton.
/ Noes.
Adopted June 2, 1913.
Attest J. NJ. BOOZE, President.
/ w. +. ANNETTE, Secretary. "a SIS
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-27
Taxable Valuation. Observation-Disclosures.

Notice to Noter:-To vote in favor of the
proposition rs submitted on this ballot. place
a cross (Al Ill the blank space opposite the
word Yes, and to vote against the, said
proposition place cross (A) in the blank
op, osite the word No"
Section 3. Resolved that the Secretary of
this Board be and he Is authorized aud in
structed to have prepared for use at said
election all the necessary ballot boxes. tally
sheets, lists of voters assessed valuation of
voters, compiled statements and all other
necessary election paraphernalia, and deliver
same to the Commissioners appointed to hold
said election, as provided by law,
Section 4. Resolved that said election shall
provisions of law applicable thereto. That
said election shall be held at the usual voting
place or some other suitable place in the town
Of Elton, Louisiana, and that Henry Savoie,
Ethorpe and W.. &. Barnhil are hereby ap-
pointed as Commissioners and w. 7. Williams
is appointed as Clerk to hold said election
and make due returns thereof as required by
law. That the polls OF said election shall be
open from the hour OF q. m. until p. M. of
| said day.
Section s. Resolved. that the President of
this Board be authorized and instructed to
issue his Proclamation calling and ordering
suid special election as herein provided. said
| Proclamation to lie published rs provided by
law. anu tint in said Proclamation shall an
nounce that this Board will meet in Jennings,
| $3.50 a. M, for the purpose of canvassing
! the returns of said special election. and to
declare the result thereof.
Section 8. Resolved that the sum of twenty
and no-100 dollars, or as much thereof rs
may he necessary be and the same is hereby
appropriated out of the contingent fund OF
this Board and not otherwise appropriated,
to detray the necessary expense of holding
said election.
Section T. Resolved that this Resolution
| {al,f ~ hn aud ffar re
adoption and promugatlon.
Yeas: Tim Todd, Henry Walton. DR.. Y. A.
Miller, Il. NJ. Briggs, and John Hay.
Adopted June 2, 1913
| Attest: J. NJ. BOOZE, President.
| w. 2. ANNETTE, Secretary. 3-4-5-e