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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31
John A. Smith.

John A. Smith, of Pleasanton,
Iowa, passed to the great beyond, at
his late home July 27, 1913. Four
years ago to day he received a
paraletic stroke, from which he has
suffered ever since, but kind hands
and loving hearts minstrel to his
every want, and the science of medi-
cine did it's best, but death
triumphed as it will ever our race.
But thank God for more than so
years he has enjoyed the conscious
knowledge of sins forgiven and the
fellowship Of Christ. Brother Smith
was born in Fayette county, Ohio,
March 29, 1882, grew to manhood
and was married in that county to
Miss Louisa Rupert. To this union
eight children were born. All save
one are alive and all but one were
present at the fathers funeral. His
first wife died in 1887. He was mar
ried a second time Dec 9, 1890 to
him to mourn loving husband.
Brother Smith first Joined the Dun
kard church, but for many years he
and his wife have been members Of
the Riverview Baptist church. 1t
was lie pleasure VI Lue WT1Lcf "
have been his pastor and to have
enjoyed the hospitality of his home,
and to conduct his funeral, July 28,
1913 at 1880 p. a., from the Saints
church, the large auditorium not be-
ing large enough to hold all the peo-
pie, for the deceased had lived in
that community for over fifty years.
His was sunny disposition and the
embodiment of good nature and it
was pleasure to meet him. EN-
blematical of well rounded life, a
beautiful sheaf of wheat was upon
the casket,. with fine piece with the
word father" The song service
was excellent and the writer selected
IL verses from the eighth chapter of
Romans, taking the 3Sth and goth
YER es of the chapter as his text,
"Christ's undying love for his chill
dren," being the theme. The part
ing look taken and then Uncle Johns
wearied body was taken and laid to
rest in the Hamilton cemetery, en-
balmed in the tears Of his bereft low
ed ones. God bless and comfort
them is my prayer, for Jesus sake.
Their brother, j. H. Burrows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31
Brethren Chapel Services.

The Brethren have secured the
Biggs hall for services for a time.
The hall is located over Hansell's
shoe department. Stairway entrance
between Hansell's and Stewards.
Sunday school organization Sun
day, August 3, at 10 o'clock. Preach
ing services in the afternoon at 3
o'clock and on Thursday night at
o'clock.
The Brethren expect to maintain
regular services through the winter
and until such time as they can
build suitably for all purposes.
Everybody welcome.
G., T, RONK,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31

4 Grant City has a modest young
man. His modesty keeps him out
vi the harvest field. He says he
hates to shock the wheat and won't
take it. by the beard out of respect
for. jlold age, and he is ashamed to
] take sheaves around the Waistband
in daylight He is the same young
man who goes into the barn after
dark to change his mind. He al
ways wears cotton gloves because he
never likes, to Zee untifa ~ Bids
Grant City Times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31
Congressman TOwner Announces Ag.
ricultural Yearbook Dis
tributiOn.

l have limited supply for distri-
button of the Yearbook of the De-
partment of Agriculture for 1912.
This volume, like others of the series
contains the report of the secretary,
"a special articles with illustrations
on subjects of special interest to
farmers, and 1913 pages of farm sta
tistics. / will be glad to send a
copy free to any person interested
on application.
H. M. Towner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31

Summary: Stolen bases, Rice 2,
Pickering, Housh, Rosengrant, Honn,
Grimes, Watsabaugh, Hasbrouck, R.
Smith, McClown. Two base hits,
Honn 3, Whitley, Jacques, R. Smith.
Struck out, by Peck 10; by Whitley
Z. First base on balls, off Peck 4;
off Whitley 2. Double play, Has
nrauck to R. Smith. Left on bases,
Leon 3; Allerton 9. Hit by pitcher,
by Peck( Hasbrouck); by Whitley
#tPeck). Wild pitch, Whitley. Time
of game, 1885. Umpire, Marvin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31

sCard-we wish to thank all who
SO kindly helped US during the last
illness and death of our beloved
father and husband q
4 Mrs John "A. Smith and children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31
Church of the Brethren,

Evangelist J. w. Burton, of An
keny, commences services at the
Franklin church, 6 miles northeast
Of Leon, Sunday, August oath.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31

J. w. and w. H. Cox have sold
their 215 acre farm north of town to
a Mr.. Harris of Union, Iowa. Mr..
Harris is a heavy stock raiser. Mr..
Cox will not give possession until
March of next year.-Davis City
Npws
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31

Order cut flowers and Aoral 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 a. posi-
hle
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31

Isl Healing Of AL kinds, steam. hot
water and warm air st Clfne's q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-07-31

Miss Burrell, of Davis City, was
visiting last week at the Longacre
home.
Faye Longacre was a Davis City
visitor over Sunday. H@ ~
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
u. of c. Baseball Season
To Open

BERKELEY. Aug. 2T>-The first game Of the
intevfFaternity baseball season at the Univer-
sity Of California will be played Wednesday
by the Delta CHS and Phi Kappa Psis. As
me sigma Phis won the cup last year, and
VII gain permanent possession IL they take
this series, a hard fight is expected.
Rules for the series and the schedule of
games we're arranged yesterday at a meeting
of fraternity representatives at the Theta
president aud Sam Adair secretary of the
league. 1t was decided that post graduates
OF the university will not be eligible to play.
Two other important rulings were made, al
lowing Big CO. baseball men to compete, pro-
vided that those who played IN the lnheId on
the varsity team will take outfeld positions
On. the fraternity team. and permitting foot
ball men to play IL their team has games
scheduled after the football season Is over, or
y they are dropped from the squad. though
they may not be able to play in the 1rst or
second rounds.
Application viii be made next year to have
The Big Co society manage the series. X
was decided that the fraternity men can handle
The affairs this season.
Candidates for the varsity soccer team met
tlls afternoon In Harmon gymnasium to sign
up for practice Talks on the prospects for
the fail season were made By Coach Davidson
and Captain Cook.
The first game Of the series with Stanford
VIII be played IN Palo Alto on the morning
" the big game. the second on the California
should be necessary II viii be played at Stan
ford Nashington's birthday.
More than 100 freshmen turned out for foot
hall practice yesterday afternoon The men
wEe engaged chiefly in passing the ball and
punting.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
R|TCH|E- WELSH
MATCH IS MADE
Men Sign Up for September
20 and Griffin Will
Referee
especial Dispatch to The calD

Especial Dispatch to The Cal)
VANCOUVER, B. c., Aug. 27--After
many days of wrangling the much
talked of lightweight championship
match between Willie Ritchie, the
American title holder, and FREDDIE
Welsh. the British challenger, was
closed this afternoon.
The men signed formal articles TO
meet In the open air pavilion here on
the afternoon or September 80, with
Jim Griffin of San FrAncisco as referee.
Nothing save an accident can mar
the match now. declares Promoter
Hugh Springer. the man whose per
severance brought the cham plon 70
British Columbia to defend nls usJ, ,tl,
He appears to be well satisfied with
all the arrangements and preuiclS
record breaking house.
According to the terms OF the ar
ticles Ritchie is to receive $1,000; WIN,
lose or draw. Nobody seems TO Know
just what Welsh's end OF the purse,
Will be, but 1t is supposed that he VIII
get a liberal cut
In addition to his $4,000. the cham
pion has managed to cut in on the
moving picture end of the game HIS
friends declare that so per cent OF the
proceeds will go to him. 1t was wnls-
pered around this afternoon that the
title holder already has been offered
$4,000 for his share of the films IN
case he is debated. and half as much
should he be returned the winner.
The men are to enter the ring at 135
pounds one hour before the battle,
which is billed to be pulled off at 1880
sharp This should be easy for both,
who are built very much alike alike.
diately and the fighters are expected
to begin light work within q few days
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
MINE RAL SPRINGS
RAGING STOPPED
BY THE MILITIA
Governor Ralston Sends
Troops to the Track, but
There Will Be No
Need for Force

PORTER, Ind. Aug 27.-Two COM
panies of the Indiana national guard
arrived here at $50 this afternoon
and Immediately took charge of the
Mineral Springs racetrack, where bet
ting on horse races rs said to have
flourished since the opening of the
meeting last Thursday.
The troops were ordered out by
Governor Ralston after he had re-
ceived information that the track Of
ficials were permitting gambling and
that the county authorities were
doing little to stop it.
Today's racing card had been COM
pleted and the largest crowd of the
meet had disappeared before the arr
rival of the troops.
w. T.. Knots, president of the rae
ing association. was present, but made
no attempt to defy executive inter-
ference.
Mr.. Knotts said that in the event
the troops attempted to carry out
Governor Ralstons orders to clear the
racecourse Of everybody. but the track
officials, horse owners and employees,
the meet would come to an end
There probably will be no racing
tomorrow with the soldiers camping
in the inclosure.
The troops at the track are Com
pany of South Bend and Company
of Elkhart, and are commanded by
Major George w. Freyermuth of
South Bend
The South Bend company saw serv-
Ice at the Mineral Springs track last
October. when 1t. with the Rensse-
laer company. was ordered out by
former Governor Marshall to put q
stop to betting on the races.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
KELLY AND REES
STAR FEATURES
Attractive Boxing Card at
Pavilion Rink Friday
Night

Leo Kelly, the slashing little light
weight from St Louis, VIII be the
favorite over Louis Rees of Los An
geles when they come together to-
morrow evening at the Pavilion rink.
Kelly all but knocked Rees out a
couple of weeks ago. when he made
his local bow. He showed the right
sort Of punch. but he was bit
come back
This time, however, Kelly ought to
have better control of his emotions,
SO the fans look for him to measure
But Rees Will not be without his
admirers. The southern boy is game
to the core, and he always has taken
the gafr He appeals TO many as a
great short end proposition. and he
viii have the gallery roofing for him.
No matter who wins, the battle bids
fair to be full of thrills. Kelly looks
like the pacemaker, but as fast as
stand right up and meet his rushes.
The man who lands the first effective
punch ought to stand an excellent
chance of winning. Kelly is the
harder hitter. but Rees is not far
Next in line are Young Abe Attell
of Denver and Walter Scott, product
Of the Mission district. Attell has
rapidly of late, while Scott has been
months. They appear to be very
evenly matched. Attell is faster and
more skillful boxer, but Scott is
very aggressive and hits hard
Eddie Miller, who is looked upon as
the bantam weight champion of the
four round game, meets worthy OPP
ponent in Eddie Mace. another tiny
one who has been showing plenty of
speed lately. Miller will have the call
because of his experience, but Mace
ought to make him hustle.
The welter weight bout brings to-
gether Johnny Mccarthy, the lighting
brick layer of this city. and Clarence
English. the veteran, who still has a
lot Of fight left in him. They hooked
up over in Oakland few weeks ago.
and ended even up after six lively
rounds.
The other bouts are: Bubbles Rob-
inson VS.. Salinas Jack Robinson,
lightweights: George Engle VS.. Phil
Morgan. lightweights. Montana Dan
Sullivan VS.. Grover Brinkley. middle
weights: Paul Pollock VS. Joe Stanton,
ljghtweights: Eddie Jones VS.. Young
Ketchel. lightweights: Lee Crevier VS..
Willie Benn, feather weights.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
Another Au,o Polo Game
On for Tonight

The daredevil auto polo players will start
their engines running and get their mallets
swinging in the fourth game of the series
this evening at the Pavilion rink. The game
seems to have taken great hold on the people
of this city and II has been important
topic of conversation among young and old
since Its introduction little over week ago.
Last Tuesdays evenings thrilling contests,
which resulted in the slight injury Of Chapman,
and incidentally smashed up three machines,
had the effect Of impressing upon the minds
of the spectators how much real danger there
is I'm connection with this. the latest Of all
sports. 1t takes a man of iron nerve and un-
erring aim TO indulge successfully in 1t and
certainly should appeal to all those who crave
excitement.
The i've eastern cracks will again respond
to the whistle this evening. These men-Belle-
ton Rutherford. Chapman. Martin and De
Silva. have great records and are past masters
at this dangerous pastime. The rival teams
are very evenly balanced and another close
game Is looked for.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
Y. M. c. A. Members Will
Run Long Race

81 mile relay race win be run Monday
between this city and San Jose By teams rep
resenting the Young Mems Christian sssocia-
tions Of the two cities- Tne teams are now
being completed and will be anncunoed on
Friday.
The race is~ to start at the local K. n o
A. building, on Golden Gate svsruas Rt Q
O'Clock Monday morning
The first relay runners will take strstches
OF half miles out as far as Days hill From
that point to the II mile house the relay
men will have to cover stretches Of one mile
each From this point to San Lztes the men
will cover two miles each.
Then tho long distance men win be brcusht
out. aud four men viii each have 70 xun nve
miles. making total of 20 miles from San
Mateo to Santa Clara.
From the mission town into San jose the
relays will be half mile stretches
The local Y NJ. C.. A. has named ceptafns
TO handle the relay men for the respective
Flaps Quinn will captain the i've milers. Leg
gett the two milers. Lane the milers and Call
teux the half milers.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
One on the Scientist
co go 80
by WILLIE GREEN

The scientist has figured out some problems
that are rare.
Yet there are simple things in life that stagger
him for fair.
He knows the name OF every star mat wrinkles
in the sky,
And into Natures secrets be is very prone to
pry.
He figures out when rain is due, and when the
snow should fall;
In fact. we Of the common herd just think he
knows It all.
We read his writings in the books. bis essays
highly prize,
Until at last we must admit that be is won
drous wise.
Then comes doubter on the scene. and rudeiy
wants 70 know:
What difference It makes to rs when 1t doth
rain or snow?
Or where the dipper may be found, or any OF
the stars,
Until our faith in scientists this cynie some
what jars.
eve must concede these wise man know more
than the common herd.
But IL there's one can answer this, than, Bcs
he is bird:
With two ball teams at four. seven. six,
which In the cellar goesf
Now answer that, smart scientist, af say that
no one knows"
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
PORTLAND STAGES
WINNING RALLY
Klawitter Grows Over
confident and Loses
His Game

PORTLAND. Aug. 27.-Klawitter
grew overconhdent under 5 to 0
lead in the ninth today, and Portland
won by staging a sensational six run
rally.
Rodgers scored two with a home
run over the right field fence, and
Fishers double with the bases full
tied the score a moment later.
Chadbourne drove in Fisher with
the winning tally.
Six hits were made off Klawitter.
who was yanked out in midinning in
favor Of Lively.
Doane. Lober and Lindsay also hit
in the ninth.
Up to the ninth Klawitter had
yielded only three scattered hits.
while West and Krause were pounded
freely. Krause relieved West in the
fifth.
1t was the most exciting game seen
here this year. 1000 fans being in
attendance Score:
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
Power Boat Overturned
During Race

KEOKUK. Ia. Aug 27.-Hydro Bullet upset
while rounding buoy during the Mississippi
River Power Boat associations regatta on Lake
Cooper this afternoon. spilled out the pilot
Earl H. Deaktn Of Lauderdae Lakes. wis.
hen righted itself and continued it's cours'
with Ralph Smith, the engineer. at the wheel
Smith had clung to the boat when 1t upset
Deakin was not picked mp for 10 minutes
ldges and spectators at first not knowing Of
ais accident. He narrowly escaped drowning
Miss Ethel Salisbury of Muscatne, masco'
II the association. was passenger with Ton
annus on his flying boat. She was picked NJ
from small boat In the middle OF the course
Oregon Kid. owned by s. T. Black of Port
and. Ore. won the 20 mile heat. making th.
-ourse In 2G:50 %. approximately As miles a
hour. c. t. Hanley Of Muscatine was electcs
admiral of the association today.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
English Aviator Meets
With Mishap

9BAN. Scotland. Aug. 27--HaTy G. Hawker
fne English aviator who is trying TO dy
fosnd the coasts Of England and Scotland, a
distance Of approximately 1000 miles. within
- hours. 10 leave early this morning.
lie bad to 20 100 miles in the next "a hours
town the prize Of SIS. 600. In the first six
stages Of his dght he covered S36 miles In
say minutes. flying time
Engine trouble caused Hawker to descend
att Iarne, 1l0 miles distant. After an hour
repairing the craft he resumed his night but
We again stopped By trouble
broken wing caused a fall OF 100 feet TO
c0ntrol station at Dublin
daWker and his mechantcian were taken
fresn the water suffering from cuts on their
heHas and arms. and were assisted TO the
cost guard station for treatment
The doctors discovered that Hawker's me-
clraDic had suffered a fractured arm and was
hiiFt on the head. but that the aviator had
escaped serious injury.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
Irish Volunteers Meet al
Shell Mound

Entry blanks were issued yesterday for the
twenty y-hrst annual picnic and athletic games
OF the Irish volunteers.
The meet will be held at Shell Mound park.
September 2l, and has been officially sane
toned by the Pacific association.
Besides the regular program OF athletic
events three events have been included for
the volunteers.
There will be an equipment race. an as
sault race and q sham battle. These are
events that are not usually scheduled on an
athletic meet and promise to be big features
of the day
The entries for II events will close Septem-
Der Is. with Joe Kelleber. 716 Market street.
The full list. rs sanctioned By the Pacific
association is 176 yards scratch. 40 yards
handicap $50 yards handicap, mile hand.
leap. running high jump handicap. 56 pound
weight for height handicap. hop. step and
lump handicap. open relay and relay race for
teams from the hurting and football clubs.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
FANNING Is
WELL SUPPORTED
BY TEAMMATES
8unching of Hits in Fourth
Frame by Home Talent
Puts the Game in
Safe

In an interesting hit and run game,
knring which both teams took the
cad. the Seals beat Los Angeles yes
erdav afternoon at Recreation park
v a score Of TO ?.
Both teams clouted the ball hard
but the Seals in the sixth inning sue
teeded in punching four hits and put
4 he game in cold storage.
The southern visitors got to Fan
hing in the first inning for two hits,
me a double, and 1t looked dubious
or,a a time, but he steadied down and
3vas not in danger again until the
Ellis started off in the fifth frame
with a double, Arbogast singled, send
Ing Ellis home. and Tozer lined one to
light Mundorf, in his attempt to
hatch Arbogast at third. drilled the ball
bout 10 feet over Cartwright's head,
|nd the Los Angeles catcher scored.
Two runs, one man on second and
hone out. It looked like the same
bid story at this point. A lucky
i caught fly retired the side, proving
IFanning's prayer not to be In vain
TOZER THUMPED
Mr.. Tozer received his humping in
the sixth. McArdle singled to left
and advanced on Johnston's hit
Johnston went out on Hogan's IN
field hit. the latter taking first, and
MeArdle landing on third. Downs
nien out. leaving two men on bases
and two out. Contrary to the hopes
of the other side, Mr.. Corhan doubled
70 left. bringing McArdle home. Cart
wright, the kitless wonder" clouted
out a single, and Hogan scored. as
did Corhan.
The Seals made their first run in
the third inning Mundorn singled
nd crossed the plate on Captain Nc
AF8les double. Johnston landed on
first when Johnson juggled drive.
The speedy center fielder stole sec
0nd. thereby beating the Pacific Coast
league record for stolen bases. which
was held by Rollie Zeider. now with
the New York Americans. Two men
were eait when this score was made
Again in the eighth the Seals
welded the bat successfully. Hogan
put one in deep center, Downs laid
down a neat sacrifice. Corhan went
cut in natural order, and Cartwright
again surprised the fans by cloutfng
4 Hard one TO Tozer. who could not
handle the drive, and Hogan scored.
BaSE THEFTS RARE
Both catchers were in good peg
ging form. only three steals being
made from them. The score:
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
PorfoIa Athletic Card Is
Augmented

The Portola athletic committee yesterday
received dehnite word from Portland and Lo-
Angeles that both these centers would send
teams to the Portola track and neId champion.
ships TO be held at the stadium. October %
Commissioner William Schmidt Of the Multi.
nomah club OF Portland notified the Portola
committee that sam Bellah. George Philbrook
and Carl Wolff would be three suretes for
the northern team. Each man Is well known
nationally for hts prowess.
The Southern Pacific association will hold n
special series OF tryouts on the Y. NJ. G. A.
field ut Los Angeles, October Is, and the
winners will be sent here to compete In the
Portola championships.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
BIG LEAGUE STAR
IS BUMPED HARD
Buck" O'Brien Proves No
Terror to the Merry
Gondoliers

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27.-'Buclz"
O'Brien, formerly of the Boston
worlds champions, was bumped hard
in his initial appearance on the
mound for Oakland today. Venice,
with Hardness pitching alright ball,
winning by the score of to 0.
O'Brien pulled through the first
inning in good shape. After that he
was no puzzle for the southerners.
He was taken out after the sixth,
and Killi1ay, who relieved him,
stopped the slugging and struck out
four of the six men who faced him.
He gave way IN the eighth for a
pinch hitter.
Hardness, who has been used all
season as a relief pitcher. was in
vincibIe, yielding but three scattered
hits. Score:
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
Athlete Gavigan Called
Upon Carpet

J. Gavigan of Sacred Heart college has
brought the wrath OF the Pacific association
of the Amateur Athletic union on his shoulders
by participating In series OF games at
Shelf Mound park last week. which were not
duly sanctioned by the association
The rules OF the association state that no
registered amateur athlete can participate in
games that are not sanctioned. and for his lack
~ knowledge OF the laws the said Jimmy Cav
fgan has been ordered to appear before the
august body Of the association known as the
registration committee and explain his actions
tomorrow night
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-28
rLLrNors a. q. swrMMERs

PUT-IN-BAY. o., Aug. 27.--Iilinois Athletic
'lub swimmers made clean sweep today, win
Ink each event constituting the central states
championship of the Eries. feature of
aquatic sports week a continuation OF the
nterlake Yachting associations Perry's vic.
,ry centennial program. They won easily
-om the best entries of Cleveland. Detroit and
nder wafer L. C. Reitman, Illinois A. c.. was
the water at a depth OF Is feet for IS
nPondS