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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Mrs, BENJAMIN Akers.

Mary A. Payton was born in Law
renee county, Ohio, October 26, 1912
and died July 80, 1913, at the time
of her death being 70 years, y
months and 4 Gays.
She came with her parents In
1851 to Linn county, Iowa, and after
living in Linn and Bremen counties
until 1861 came to DecaAur county
and on July 10, 1865 she was united
in marriage to Amos Mclaughlin, to
this union five children being born,
only two surviving, namely, Mrs.
Mary c. Cash, of Okreek, S. d.,
and C. e. Mclaughlin of Lamont,
Iowa. and on Feb. II, 1877, she was
left a widow.
Again on Oct. 10, 1878 she was
married, to BenJamln> Akers, ana 10
this union was born two chlldren,
Elmer Akers and Mrs. Hattie cay
pool, both of Leon. Since 1851, with
the exception of few years spent
in Arkansas Mrs. Akers had lived III
Decatur county. At the tender age
of fifteen she was converted ana unit
ed with the Baptist church at way.
erly, Iowa, and amid the storms and
bereayements that had so often cross
ed her pathway she had put her trust
in God. She was an active worker
in the church as well as in both nome
and foreign missions and it can we'll
be said of her membership in the
Tuskeego Baptist church, pillar
has fallen.
Her children and her step-children
VINO survive here are Mrs. Mary Z.
Cash of Okreek, S. d., c. E. NC
Laughlin of Lamont, Iowa, Elmer
Akers and Mrs. Hattie Claypooi OF
Leon, Iowa, Mrs. Emaline Dobson OF
Decatur City, Iowa, VIM. H. Akers OF
Grand River, Iowa, T. F. Akers, OF
Manila, Iowa, Mrs. Laura Woods or
Van Vert, Iowa, B. F. Akers OF lone,
Oregon, and Mrs. Eva Wion OF
Grenada, Colorado; of her fathers
family only two brothers survive her
who are J. H. Payton of kellerton,
Iowa and w. D. Payton OF Monturn,
Colorado. Her funeral was preach
ed by the writer from 1 Samuel, 2Oth
chapter and the last clause of the
18th verse at the Elk Creek chapel
to a large and Borrowing congrega-
ton of relatives and friends after
which the remains were laid to rest
in the Elk cemetery to await the
resurrection. Thus another OF De-
catur county's respected mothers
has passed to the great beyond.
N B. Sill,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
See the Ponies at Iowa State
Fair, Last Week of August.
Iowa's Greatest Race Meet.

xUVo . OASoVVoV ASSAN~ NA~SVs
The premiums in the Speed Depart.
ment at the Iowa State Fair this
year held at Des Moines August goth
to 2Sth amount to $15,700, which is
the largest amount ever offered for
the Iowa State Fair races. With
such liberal premiums offered there
has been an unusually fast bunch OF
horses entered for this years con-
test. Especially is there a notable
number of Iowa horses.
A new feature in this years con
test will be the team races with the
team hitched to four wheeled, rub
Der tired vehicle. While there have
been exhibitions of racing teams al
the State Fair Grounds before thu
team races this year will be the first
of the kind ever held on the state fair
track. <
The steel and cement amphitheater
at the Iowa State Fair is one of the
most comfortable places on the
grounds. There is always splendid
breeze and no matter how hot the day
the visitor may keep comfortable in
the amphitheater. Each seat com
mands splendid view of the race
course 1t is needless to say the
grandstand is one of the most popu
lar places during the progress of the
fair.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Lonesome Ridge.

Don't forget the big Chautauqua
at Leon, Aug 18th to goth inclusive.
People are rejoicing over the
much needed rain which visited this
section Monday morning.
Mrs. E. A. Little and family were
the guests of George Evans and wife
Sunday.
Miss Hazel Mulln assisted her
aunt, Mrs. Frank Hickman, with
her work the past week.
David Robson and family spent
Sunday at J. B. McDaniels.
G. B. Minthorn and family spent
Sunday at E. j. Evans.
Mrs. John McCalla and son Maui
rice spent one day last week at
Charley Chastain's. ...n
Mrs. l. E. Evans, Mrs. Walter
Blakesley and son We're, Mrs. Frank
Hickman, and Hazel Mullin were
callers at John Flynn's Wednesday.
Walter Evans spent Sunday at Geo.
Smallwood's.
Miss Margaret Atkins of Keokuk,
came Saturday for visit with home
folks.
Floyd Webster and George Nc
Daniel spent Sunday afternoon at T.
"A. WEBSTER S.
Mrs. J. o. Garner and daughter
Glata and Mrs. Sherman Davis and
children spent Monday with Mrs.
Frank ChaStain.
Mrs. John Flynn and Minnie
Evans were Leon callers Friday.
Mrs. Jane Perry and children of
Elgin, Nebraska, spent a few days
last week with her sister, Mrs. John
Evans.
ANGEL Durham and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday at Merit Co.
zads. Mrs. Durham stald to help
care for Mrs. Cozad who is quite ILL.
The musical program at the Leon
Chautauqua August 18th to goth
will attract many from this neigh
borhood. We should all give our
hearty support to the Chautauqua.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Original Notice.

In the District Court of the State of
Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
August Term, 1913.
Polly Ann Maxwell, plaintiff, VS..
Aaron Maxwell, defendant.
To Aaron Maxwell, defendant:
You are hereby notified, that the
petition of plaintiff in the above en-
titled cause, is now on file in the
afice of the Clerk of the District
Court of the State of Iowa, in and
for Decatur county, praying that the
bonds of matrimony heretofore ex-
isting between plaintiff and defend
ant be dissolved; that plaintiff be re-
STORED to all of the right and privi-
Eeges of an unmarried person, and al
teges as grounds therefor, that plain
tiff and defendant were legally mar
Tied in Decatur county, Iowa, on the
s4th day of March, 1880 and lived
together as husband and wife until
an or about the 18th day OF Febru-
1ry, 1912, and that plaintiff and de-
PENDANT lived during the greater part
of their married life in, Decatur
county, Iowa, with their postotflce
address at Davis City or Pleasanton
in said county.
That defendant since his marriage
with plaintiff in violation of his mar
rage vows has been guilty OF such
srael and inhuman treatment OF this
uiaintiff as to endanger her life and
praying for such other and further
relief as may be just and equitable
in the premises and for costs. .
For full and complete statement
of plaintiffs cause of action see petit
ton.
And that unless you appear there
70 and defend before noon OF the sec
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
High Point.

Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Jamison re-
turned to their home i'm Ackworth
Tuesday after spending the past
week with his brother, Jim Jamison,
Mrs. Libbie Garfield of Humeston,
returned home Thursday of last
week after spending few days with
her cousin, C. P. Brant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Woolley left
last Monday for months visit. with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Chase in South
Dakota, also they expect to visit the
Yellowstone Park while gone.
Mrs. Will Roberts was called to
Indianola Saturday to help care for
her brether-in-law, Wilson Keller
who is quite sick with typhoid fever.
His many friends at High Point hope
to hear of a speedy recovery.
Mrs. c. P. Brant and Mrs. Libbie
Garfield, of Humeston, spent one
day last week with Mrs. Morton. :
Ray Richard who has typhoid
fever is getting along very we'll, his
brother Elmer, is nursing him.
Mr. and Mrs C. P. Brant motored
to Derby Sunday afternoon and visit
ed at the home of the formers
brother, Ralph Brant.
Don't forget that the big Chau-
tauqua commences at Leon on Aug.
18th, and make arrangements SO
that you can attend the entire SEES
sion.
F. E. Warrington has new 1914
Ford touring car.
Miss Nellie Bumgarner is visiting
this week with her sister, Mrs. Aus
tin Smith in Wayne county.
We are all getting ready to at
tend the Chautauqua at Leon August
18th to Goth. The program looks
like mighty good one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Notice of Probating Will.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Iowa, in
and for Decatur county, an instru-
ment in writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament Of Henry A.
Cowles. late of said county, deceas-
ed, and that 10 o'clock a. m. of the
18th day of October, 1918, has been
fixed for the probate of said will, at
which time you can appear at the
Court House in said county and
show cause, if any there be, why said
Will should not be admitted to pro-
bate. -..r
In Witness Whereof, 1 have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said court at Leon, Iowa, this
4th day of August, 1913. ~.
(seaD E. E. BECK,
51-3t Clerk of District Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Crown No. /.

We sure had a fine rain Sunday
night and every farmer is wearing
big smile.
John WATSON was a business call
err in Leon Monday. L
Ransom Rease has fine new car
but we have not learned what kind
although we know that Ransom al
ways gets the best.
Miss Sadie Rex went to Leon Mon
day to take music lessons.
Mrs. Lloyd Watson and children
are away visiting relatives.
Mrs. Brice McDonough received
news that her brother Dick Baker,
had died in Colorado, and was being
brought here Tuesday and buried
at Garden Grove the same day. The
relatives have our sympathy.
Mrs. Jennie Long called Oh Mrs.
Rex Thursday: afternoon.
Chas. Kiems was Leon caller
Monday. NJ
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14

Ed Parker and wife called on
their daughter, Mrs. Ben Sears last
Sunday.
otto Vanpelt and family attended
church Sunday evening.
Steve Scott was a Sunday caller
at the Rex home.
Everyone is getting ready to at
tend the Davis City reunion and
Chautauqua at Leon.
Calvin Ryan called at the Lewis
CARRIER home last Sunday evening
o. G. Rex and family went to Lee
Roy Sunday to visit Mrs. ReX's Sis
ter
We hear of good many in this
locality who are preparing to attend
the big Chautauqua at Leon this
year, August 18th to Goth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Bows Camp At Fair.

There will be Boys Camp at the
Iowa State Fair, August 2O-2S, again
this year. This was provided by the
management last year for the first
time and was such success that IT
has been arranged for again this
year. 49,. ..
The boys have been writing an es'
say on the subject Farming in Iowa
as an Occupation; It's Possibilities as
Compared with Other Vacations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Who Has Best Farm In Iowa!

The opportunity IS to be given AZ
the Iowa State Fair the last week IN
August to determine who has the best
farm in the state of Iowa. 1t Is IN
the individual farm exhibits that TINS
chance comes.
The Individual farm exhibit at the
Iowa State Fair was established a
few years ago and brought out won
derful display from many OF the
farms Of the state. It is the opinion
of many loyal friends of the fair that
more farmers of Iowa should prepare
exhibits for the fair and by all means
every farmer in Iowa should see these
exhibits .#
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14

ond day of the August Term, A. D.,
1913, of said court, which will COM
mence at Leon on the 25th day of
August, A. D., 1913, default will be
entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon.
V. r. McGINNIS,
49-4t Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
Fischer's Band at State Fair.

Fischer's band of Burlington, which
Is one of Iowa's popular bands, will be
at the fair all week, as will also Hen.
rvs band of Des Moines. With these
two and Liberati's Concert Band al
the fair this year there is every as
surance that Iowa people will have q
great opportunity to hear good mu
sic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14

their wives and two children autoed
to Grand River last Friday evening
and did some tall usning, what
time they were not fighting mosquit-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-14
High Hurdling BY Horses.

Horses which are bred and trained
for hunting and jumping and known
as hunters and jumpers will be exhib-
tied at the Iowa State Fair this year,
August 2O-2S, for the first time since
the fair has been in existence. This
is the type of horse used by the roy
atty in the old country in riding to
hounds. While this sport is not in
dulged in through the middle west
there is, nevertheless, market for
these horses because they are splen-
did animals with great endurance and
high degree of intelligence. This
type of horse is splendid all pur-
pose horse on the farm.
There will be hurdling and jumping
contests at the Stock Pavilion at the
fair this year by this class of horses.
To the horse lover there is no more
beautiful spectacle than the power
full, intelligent, alert animal of this
type in action. There will also be
splendid array of saddle horses at
this years fair, which may be seen
at their best at the horse shows In
the Stock Pavilion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24

laid stress upon the fact that many OF
the men in his expedition before their
sojourn in the Antarctic regions were
remarkable for the thinness Of their
locks. They had barely been few
weeks in the frozen SOUTH however,
than their hair began 10 grow ana
when they returned from their eNpedi-
'ent all had hair remarkable for It's
thickness and luxurance.
1t has been remarked also that
nearly all the men who work the great
er part of the day in cold storage rooms
have good heads of hair
The laws of nature would seem 10
emphasize the fact that cold is favor
able to the growth of hair. Take thu
case Of the animals. In no countries OF
the world Is their fur so thick and
luxuriant as in the frozen Arctic re-
gions By a special despensation o.
Providence the animal dwelleTs there
are given an extra thick warm cover
ing to protect them from the cold In
the brief spell of warm weather they
cast their coats for a lighter one more
suitable for the season.
Why should not the same law prevail
in the case of human beings?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24

and throughout the north of Ireland
are just now providing tremendous ac-
tivity In this trade. Mill owners de-
clare that they have sufficient orders
from Boston and New York 20 keep
them fully employed for some weeks
to come.
The great difficulty in the way of exc
cutting contracts is the lack of sufficient
hands to keep the looms fully employed
The political and religious troubles Of
the last six months have had disturb
Ing influence on all classes of indus
tries in the Belfast district. Thus 4
considerable number of mill hands. es
pecially women, have emigrated TO Ian
cashire and other weaving centers in
the north and northeast of England to
escape these periodical disturbances
Efforts have been made within the
last week or two to induce English and
Scotch mill hands to come to ireland to
take the place of those who nave left,
but the response has been by no means
encouraging. There Is a very decided
feeling in England that there Will be a.
violent outburst In the north following
the passing of the home rule bill.
An increase of from 10 to Is Der cent
on their present wages appears to have
but little attraction for English and
Scotch workers. who have no desire to
participate in the feuds that have made
Belfast notorious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
ATTRACTIONS AT
EAST LAKE TODAY
Nappi's Band Will Give Two Concerts.
Diving Dog and Pony Appear
Here for First Time

There will be two concerts at East
Lake today and tonight by Nappis band
and the first appearance here of the
midget diving dog and pony. There
Will be another Woodman of the World
picnic at the lake the middle of the
week. Preparations are going rapidly
forward for the observance of Labor
Day at the lake, and the events in
clude both water and land sports
The programme which will be rem
dered this afternoon and tonight by the
band Is an unusually well selected one
and will doubtless be heard by large
crowds.
A cornet solo. Silver Threads Among
the Gold will be played by request
by Signor Nappi. The programme is
as follows: March. "Sinfonica." Orlando.
Overture, III Guarany," Gomez. Quar-
tet from "Rigletto," Verdi Selection.
Alma, Where Do You Live?" Brignet.
Solo, by request, silver Threads
Among the Gold" Danks. Signor F.
Nappi. Selection. "Taunhauser,. Wag-
ner. Waltz, Blue Danube" Strauss.
The Famous Memet," Paderewski.
Medley, Goodbye Boys" " Tilser.
serenade' La Paloma,'' Grader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
Deed 14O Years Old Filed

Hamburg, Pa, August 23.=tSpecial)
Three years before independence was
declared James Crawford sold 1T5-
acre tract in Hanover township. Lam
caster county, to William Glenn. The
same piece of ground and same town.
ship are now a part of Dauphin county.
The deed given to Glenn was Il pareh-
ment paper affair and contained one of
the original wax seals. Recently that
sans deed, which is now yellow with
age, came into the hands of Nj. S. Her.
shey It was filed at the recorders
office at Hamburg along with half
dozen other old deeds for land In and
about Hershey she exact date of the
deed Use June 6. 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
Hawaii Does Not Fear Leprosy

Washington. August Especial y
TN Hawaii the people have no more
fear of a person afflicted with leprosy
than they have of one with typhoid few
err" remarked H. w. Plummer of Homo
lulu.
"Reciently I saw that some physicians
had discovered a cure for leprosy. In
Hawaii the government experts have
announsced that they have in the last
few years affected absolute cures of 12
persons pronounced to be lepers These
eases of course were taken in their In
cipient stage, but the diagnosis was
certain that they were lepers.
"Leprosy Is looked upon In Hawaii
as neither contagious nor greatly in
fectious. | have known of numerous
cases where persons have associated
and even lived with lepers for several
years without contracting the disease.
II viii be a great achievement for medi-
cal science if certain specific has
been discovered for the eradication of
leprosy but it has been proved in
Molokai. the leper colony of Hawaii,
that the disease is not so much to be
dreaded as the scriptures might con-
vey."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
THIRTEEN STATE
CONWCTS PAROLED
Clemency Granted Several
Broken in Health by
Long Service

Montgomery, August 2S-(Speeial)
Thirteen state convicts. broken in health,
enfeebled by years of service for the state
and with little chance of recovering their
strength, have been paroled by Governor
O'Neal on the recommendation of DR.. ].
T. Fowler, superintendent of the state
hospital for tubercular patients at We
tumpka, and DR.. j. NJ. Austin, physician
convict inspector Their names are:
Alec Lewis. sent up from Dallas county
to serve five years; Harry Smith. sent up
from Russell county; Charlie Davis, sent
up from Tuscaloosa county to serve a life
sentence for murder; Henry Clay, Lime
stone county; VIII Robinson, Clay county;
5senny Brispone. George Owens. Bullock
county; Sam Fillmore, Jefferson county;
w. J. Harper Cleburne county. r. r.
Humphries, Calhoun county; Rich Allen,
Walker county and Jim Bailey Hale
county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
Tobacco Habit
Easily Conquered

A we'll known New Yorker of wide ex-
perience, has written a book telling how
The tobacco or snuff habit may be
easily. completely banished in three
DAYS with delightful benefit.
The health improves wonderfully af-
Ter the nicotine poison is out of the sys-
ten. Calmness, tranquil sleep, clear eyes.
normal appetite, good digestion, manly
vigor, strong memory and a general
gain In efficiency are among the many
benefits reported. No more of that ner-
vous feeling; no more need of pipe,
cigar cigarette or chewing tobacco to
pacify the morbid desire. The author,
Edw. J. Woods, 534 Sixth Ave-. 443W,
New York City, will send his book free
on application, to anyone who writes
10 him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
CT. WEAVER IS HELD
UNDER $4,000 BOND
Charged With Manslaugh-
ter-Plan to Organize
Methodist Church

Gid T. Weaver was yesterday after
noon bound over to await the action
of the grand jury on charge OF man
slaughter in the sum of $4,000 by Judge
A J. Nichols at Mulga.
Weaver is charged with the shooting
of DR.. Frank Walton at Weaver's home
IN Mulga last Monday night, and the
unwritten law was invoked in Weaver 5
defense. Weaver Immediately made
bond and has been released, after be-
ing in jail since the shooting occurred.
The trial was called before Judge
Nichols yesterday afternoon at o'clock
and was held behind closed DOORS A
large number of witnesses were exam
tined by the justice, among whom were
Bob earns, b. w. Hoskins, r. II. Frank
lin. DR. James T. Dawkins and Sid
Weaver. q brother of the man on trial.
The funeral of Ebenezer Thomas was
held at the chapel at Oakland cemetery
yesterday afternon at 2 o'clock. The
service was conducted by Rev. w. N.
C1aybrook. Mr.. Thomas was native
uY South Wales. and had been a resident
OF the United States about two years.
He is survived by his father and two
children. He was an employe OF the
eoaTIGNt oOhhPosAS a.
Fairfield
The organization OF Methodist
church and the arranging of plans for
the building of $4,000 church are the
objects of a meeting which will be pre-
sided over by Bishop James H. Nc
Coy al the Gate lodge at Fairfield to-
night
There are nearly 100 Methodists in
the jurisdiction of Fairfield for whom
Rev. ]. T. Miller, pastor at Shady
side. has been conducting occasional
services for some time A fine lot near
the business section of Fairfield, fur
nishes a fine nucleus for a fund for
the erection of a house of worship for
this denomination. and at the last meet
ing of the church extension board at
Dallas $4,000 was donated tow ards q
building and loan Of $500 arranged
for.
At the meeting tonight 1t is said to
be probable that arrangements will be
made for the commencement CT work
on a building at an early date. The
lot owned by the Methodists at Fair
field is 145x155 feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
Sill YER SERVICE IS
PRESENTED RABBI
DIR. kaplan Presented Gift
by Selma Congregation.
Goes to Indiana

Selma. August 9.-fspeeiaI)-At the
services held at Temple Mishlxan Israel
Friday night an unusually large eongre-
cation was in attendance, the occasion
being the farewell sermon delivered bv
DR.. Jacob II. Kaplan who for the past
10 years has been the rabbi of the con-
gregation and who few weeks ago ac-
eepted a call to Terre Haute DR.. Kan
Ian will leave Tuesday for Terre Haute
to take up his new work with the best
wishes of the people of Selma
During the services Friday night Jacob
Rothsehild arose and offered a series of
resolutions expressing the sorrow felt bv
DIR. Kaplan's friends and members of the
congregation at his departure to other
and wider fields. NJ NJ Lehman then
on behalf of the congregation, presented
to Dr. Kaplan a handsome silver service
DR., kaplan feelingly accepted the service
and expressed his regret at leaving Sell
ma and so many friends
American Demands Keep Looms Busy
Dublin, August 23-( (Specia1.)-
American demands on the resources
OF the linen manufacturers in Belfast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
TRIAL OF LEO FRANK
STILL CONTINUED

Atlanta, August 23.-With the states
closing argument still incomplete,
Judge Roam at $40 o'clock this after
noon adjourned the trial of Leo M.
Frank for the murder of 14-year-old
Mary Phagan until o'clock Monday
of next week.
Solicitor Dorsey, closing the argu-
ment for the state, announced just
prior to adjournment that several hours
would be required for him to conclude
his speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
The Way With Most of Us
die IIOIisyille Herald.

From the Louisville Herald
Mayor Gaynor. at a dinner in New
York, discussed the arguments of very
young and very cocksure lawyer.
This young chap from the country =
said the mayor. would do well to follow
intsead of trying to lead-older. wiser
and more experienced men than himself
But
The mayor sighed whimsically.
'I1eigho," he said. Some men never
have any respect for gray hairs till after
they have acquired few of their own
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-24
Badness Cured by Freezing

Can badness be cured by cold at
mospheric treatment? This is a ques-
ton that has been occupying the atten-
ton of scientists says Tit Bits.
Sir Ernest Shackleton, the explorer,