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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
SCHOOL NOTES
Katherine Horn-Fay Hatch
Editors

The school spirit has been greatly
shown the past week. Both upper
classes have had class colors nylng
from the flag pole.
At the Junior Glass meeting last
week Ralph Stewart was elected
president and LYDIA Davis secretary
and treasurer.
The two literary societies had
meetings last week and officers were
elected Ruby Gardner was elected
president; Hattie Lionberger vice
president and Katherine Horn secre-
tary of the Websterian society. The
officers of the Olymphian society are
Joe Keshlear president, FLOYD
Brown vice president and Edgar
Rowell secretary. ,
The football team has started
practice, but owing to the hot wealth
er not much hard work has Deen
done. Lnder Mr.. Cocking's direc-
ton a winning team is expected.
Ralph Stewart has been chosen as
sistant manager and is correspond
ing with various schools for games.
At a Senior class meeting last
week Ollie Foxworthy was elected
president, Leland Albaugh vice.
president and Hattie Lionberger as
secretary and treasurer.
Jim Hoffman was late to physics
class Wednesday morning. Wonder
why?
Enrolment in the high school this
week is 164.
All sixth grade pupils in the South
school were moved to the North
School on Tuesday morning. This
year Commercial street will be the
line of division for all pupils below
sixth grade. This change was made
so that all the little folks in the
southeast part of town could attend
South school
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Boy Killed at AndOver.

Sunday afternoon Everett Clinton,
the eleven year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. l. E. Leonard, was killed by the
north bound passenger at Andover,
Mo. Everett was coasting on his BIZ
cycle south from Andover and
thought the train would pass him on
the crossing. 1t is presumed that as
he neared the crossing he lost con-
troll of his wheel and run into the
train slantingly, throwing him under
the wheels. Both legs were cut off,
his right arm cut off and his body
was badly mangled. He was taken
to his home Immediately and all that
love and skill could do for him was
done but of no avail; the little spirit
took it's flight in less than two hours
after the accident occurred.-Lamo-
nj Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
A Wedding Anniversary Surprise.

There was a delightfully."- pleasant
surprise planned and executed by the
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T..
Coons, at their home northeast of
Leon last Thursday, the occasion be-
ing the 36th anniversary Of their
wedding. The daughters secretly
issued invitations to number Of
friends in this vicinity and at Keller
ton and Lamont, and unknown to
their parents prepared splendid
lot of refreshments. The guests ar
rived and spent very pleasant ev-
ening with them, remaining until
after midnight, when they were re-
called with good old watermelon
feast, and departed for their homes
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Coons many
more years of welded bliss
Mr.. and Mrs. Coons were married
at Leon, Sept. 4th, 1877, and are
among our most respected citizens,
Among the guests was Mrs. Coons'
venerable father, Mr.. J. c. F. Givens
who although IS years of age, enjoy
ed the occasion as we'll as any Of
the guests. =
The guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Hoffman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Amos P. Olsen, Mr.. Jas. G. Springer,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Stewart, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. M. Axes, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Sanger and son, Mrs. J. V. Lemley,
and Mrs. Flora Nimitz, of Des
Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Here's A Good Snake Story.

Mrs. B. F. Kohal, formerly of this
city, now residing at 80 Red Lodge,
Montana, sent us a copy of the Red
Lodge Picket, containing an account
of the finding of a big rattle snake
under their dresser, ana the intruder
was killed by Mr.. Kohal. She backs
the story up by sending us photo
of the big snake and he was certain
ly vicious looking reptile.
A rattle snake of the great
grandfather variety-meaning that
he was just about the daddy of them
all-four feet long, almost as thick
as a mans wrist and decorated with
IL rattles and button, stirred up
genuine commotion one night last
week at the ranch of B. F. Kohal on
East Dry creek, II miles northeast
of Red Lodge. Mr.. Kohal was awak-
ened about 1880 a. m. by noise in
his bedroom. Suspecting that the
family canine was the cause of the
disturbance Mr.. KOhal called on his
10 year old son to locate and expel
the intruder. Getting down to peer
under the bedroom dresser, the boy
lighted a match, took one look, let
out yell that would have done JUS
tice to a Comanche brave and jump
ed-not going quite so high as the
ceiling, but nevertheless landing in
the middle of his parents bed. The
excited youth had seen rattle snake
coiled and ready for business.
Mr.. Kohal jumped from the bed,
lighted a lamp and grabbed broom
with which. to exterminate the rat
tier. Scooping up the snake onto
the whisk end of the broom, Mr..
Kohal cast the reptile out of doors
and then gave it an effectual quietus.
The snake was languid from chill of
rather cool night and but for that
fact the boy would have probably
been bitten as he peered under the
dresser. Mr.. Kohal figures that the
snake crawled under the house and
made it's way into the kitchen
through knothole in the floor. s
Mr.. and Mrs. Kohal have come to
Red Lodge to send their twin sons to
school during the winter, arriving;
today from their ranch. They have
rented one of the Judge Close prop
critics.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Subscription Men Wanted.

The Homestead Company, of Des
Moines, Iowa, wants limited num-
Der of tirst-class men who can fur
nish good references to travel in ten
different states and take subscrip-
tions for it's papers. Best proposition
ever made to travelling subscription
men. Some of our representatives
are making 5000 to $500 month
Experience is not necessary. This
is an ideal position for any one of
good habits who desires to travel
and see the world and at the same
time make good money. Subscrip-
ton season is just opening and our
force is being filled rapidly. Write
at once giving bank references. Ad-
dress The Homestead, Des Moines,
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
A Big Shipment of Stock from Gar
den Grove.

The biggest shipment of stock
that has ever been shipped from Car
den Grove was sent out Friday, there
being 10 car loads, the Burlington
giving the shippers a special train
to Chicago. The value of the stock
was in the neighborhood of $4,000,
which is an illustration of what the
stock raising industry means to this
country. Those shipping were Lew
Chase, 235 head of cattle, Ralph
Chase, about 100 head which were
bought by Thos. Churchill, George
Warrington a car and Harvey North
rup a car of sheep.-Garden Grove
Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Methodist Church Notes.

This is the week of the Des Moines
Annual Conference held at Mt. Ayr.
Quite a number from Leon are
planning to attena for at least part
of the time. There will be no choir
practice this evening, nor any preach
ing services next Sunday. Sunday
school, however, as usual at 9:45.
There was a good sized school last
Sabbath and a good offering for
Missions. The Epworth League will
also be held next Sunday as hereto
fore. DR.. C. H. Mitchell is to lead
the meeting. The hour of service is
z o'clock
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

Notice to the teachers Please in
sist on your director getting your
contract signed up and in to your
secretary before the month is up, as
this is one year that they will have
to be in before you can draw your
pay, as there will not be but few
the same price, and the secretary is
supposed to have them in before the
term begins, and then look over your
contract and see what you are sup
posed to do and think we. will have
better schools.
Yours truly,
j. w. Bibby,
Secretary Hamilton township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

The women of Crown and Union
Chapels and of Leon Brethren
church are requested to meet at
Bigg's hall over Hansell's store on
Saturday afternoon, Sept. 10, at
2:3O O'Clock. A report will be given
of the women's work in the brother
hood. Some important matters will
also be announced and discussed.
Prayer meeting will be held at the
usual time on Thursday evening.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock on
Sunday morning.
A welcome is extended to all to at
tend these services.
Mrs. G.. T. Ronk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Christian Church Notes.
Good day all around Sunday.
The committee reports faVOrabl

J" Good day all around Sunday.
The committee reports favorably
on the proposition of church i'm
provement The work is assured.
Prof. Johannes returned last week
from his summer Chautatqua tour
and at once his old choir began to
insist on his taking the work again;
he consented and last Sunday pro-
vided several special numbers and
led the singing in his splendid way.
He will continue in his leadership
of the chorus choir.
=, The Endeavor society cleared a
neat sum on their ice cream social
Saturday evening".
Sunday School Rally Day, Sept.
20.
Thursday evening hour 1880. 4
Regular hours all day Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

Sign the coupon on this page. It
brings full information about a spec
ial opportunity for you. Hundreds
have succeeded and you can too.
Send the coupon to day, to the near
est school. Ransomerian Business
Schools, Centerville, Iowa, Kansas
City, Mo-, Atlantic, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

Will you be one of our successful
graduates? We teach different meth
DDS and give more assistance. Terms
to suit you. Low rates. 1t is differ
ent. Sign the coupon. on this page
Ransomerian Business Schools, Cen
terville, Iowa, Kansas City, Mo-, At
lantic, Iowa. 2.-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

When corn sells at 20 cents and
hogs approach the $40 mark and cat
tie are jumping over the moon if any
statistician cares to amuse himself
by showing that the farmer is still
a down-trodden creature who isn't
getting his, let the heather rave. But
the rest of us will keep on wishing
We were farmers and had the stuff
to sell instead of buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

Hundreds of men and women owe
their success to the superior training
received at the Ransomerian Bust
ness Schools. Three large schools,
Centerville, Iowa, Kansas City, Mo-,
Atlantic, Iowa. The schools that
help you. Fine equipment. Low
rates, For free catalogue, sign the
coupon on this page, ....
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Crown Chapel.

Rev. F. A. Lewis will preach al
Crown Chapel next Sabbath after.
noon at three O'Clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

G. e. Butler, the new Jeweler, has
Just received q new and up-to-date
line of jewellery. In with Van Werd-
en- & Kopp. r..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Presbyterian Church Notes.

r. Sabbath school next Sabbath at
9:45; preaching at 11:00.
Evening services at 500. You are
invited to attend our services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

All kinds OF cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

Mr.. Penisten moving away will
not discontinue any shoe work as we
now have first class workman, and
will do your work promptly and up
to date. Bring in your work and
try us.
H. L. Pease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11

H Heating of all kinds, steam, hot
water and warm air at Cline's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Ransomerian Business School,
CenterpiLle, Iona.

vi FREE Catalogue
opportunity marked
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-11
Brethren Church Notes.

Thursday evening hour 1880. 4 &
Regular hours all day Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09

one. living in the Bombay presidency.
The caste is one of a, low order of In
telligence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09

The American Bible society finds.
through it's agents and oolporters in South
America, marked change toward more
liberal religious ideals. In Ecuador and
Bolivia much is still TO be desired, from
its point of view, but in Brazil, Uruguay,
the Argentina, Chill, Peru and to some
extent in Paraguay and Colombia, mod
ern notions of fair play free speech and
public education are gaining ground. In
many of these smaller republics 70 to 30
per cent of the people cannot read, so the
society feels it not to be surprising that
bigotry at times shows itself.
The society's agents report transporta-
ton and other advances, all tending to
help trade, education and religion. One
of these is the opening of a railroad from
Antofagasta in Chilli to La Paz in Bolivia.
Another is the development of Monte
videa, always a most beautiful city, and
the building in it of the finest Metho-
dist church in South America, now al
most completed. A third Is the issue of
ST. Luke's gospel in the Quichua dialect,
so that Indians, who are many, may
possess it.
The La Plata agency of the society, with
headquarters in Buenos Ayres, is able to
sell 5000 Bibles and parts of Bibles
year even under the conditions named,
receiving for them last year no less
sum than $10,S15. Even Peru last year
bought 7484 Bibles and portions of Bibles;
Chill 15,349.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09


to April 16. the eyes of the south will
be turned toward Birmingham. Why?
Because the meeting of the Womans
Missionary council of the Southern
Methodist church will not only be of
interest to southern Methodism.. but
will appeal to that broad spirit of al
truism which belongs alone to no one
, sect or band or person, but which is
universal.
The council is the legislative and ex-
ecutive body which plans all missionary
work done by the women of southern
around which are grouped the spokes
of state or conference organizations,
the whole being bound and held to-
gether by numerous local auxiliaries.
And why should you, personally, be
interested in the work of turning this
great wheele
Because you are interested in some
Timing outside of self, because you are
Interested in Birmingham, in Alabama,
In the world. If you are truly inter-
ested in the world, you have the mis-
sionary spirit, for you have caught
little vision of that great heart of the
Father who so loved the world that
He gave His only begotten Son that
whosoever believeth on Him should not
perish, but have everlasting life"
And yours is the vision of the wom
ans council. The fatherhood of God:
therefore the brotherhood of man. And
with this vision comes more and more
distinctly the sound of great world
cry. Humanity cropping its way to-
ward God.
The council believes humanity includes
the black man, and the white man; the
little slave child of the factory, and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
DREAD CATARRH
Quick Cure in Kings
Royal Germetuer
Take Internally and Garele Through
the Nose and Throat--k' Hawking
and Splitting Stops at Once

Kings Royal Germetuer is a wonder
full germ killer Apply it to fester-
ing, running sore and you see the pus
matter washed away-the pain stops
and the germs, which cause the pus, are
killed.
Catarrh affects the mucous men,
branes, many times causing the patient
to discharge large Jumps of yellow
matter. Hawking and splitting, foul
breath, decay of the bones, and the dis
ease Is SO distressing that 1T frequently
causes deDilly or Insanity. 4ucn 4
condition should have attention at
once. Take dose of Kings Royal
Germetuer before and after meals and
at bed time. Snuff Germetuer up the
nose and gargle the throat You Will
note happy change at once. You
don't have to wait a week or ten days
to see results. You actually see and
feel the medicine at work. The pus
discharges are cleaned out and the ul-
cerated membranes made clean by the
killing OF the germs. fine inter-
nally change also takes place. The ap-
petite is Increased. the brain becomes
more active; ambition is stimulated.
and the hawking and splitting stops.
You don't feel ashamed OF your breath
any more. Don't lose any time, but
procure bottle of Kings Royal Germ
etuer and begin taking 1t at once.
Costs only 81 per large bottle at
drug stores or sent by express prepaid.
Circulars and medical advice free. Ell
lis, Lllybeck Drug Company, Memphis.
Tenn. Sold In Hirmingham by Collier
Drug company Twentieth street Cell
or write
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
Important To Thousands
Simple but Powerful Prescription
For Rheuma atism and Lame Back.

This has been well known to the
best doctors for years as the quickest
and most reliable cure obtainable for
rheumatism and backache. 1t has been
published here for several winters and
hundreds of the worst cases cured by
It In a short time. From your drug
Eist get one ounce of Toris compound
Gin original sealed package) and one
ounce of syrup of Sarsaparilla COM
pound. Take these two ingredients
home and put them into a half pint of
good whiskey. Shake the bottle and
take a tablespoonful before each meal
and at bedtime Results come the
first day. If your druggist does not
have Toris Compound in stock he will
get 1t In few hours from his whole
sale house. Don't be influenced to take
some patent medicine instead of this.
Insist on having the genuine Toris
compound in the original, one-ounce.
sealed yellow package.
st. Benedict Kidney Tablets Give Inn
mediate Relief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
They Are Coming To Birmingham
By CARoLYN n. rLLIoTT

sturdy mountain lads, through whose
veins course the hope of the Anglo-Amer-
lean. 1t believes in the soul of the visit
ful-eyed Italian boy at the corner fruit
stand, and the useful life of the Indian
driven away from his native soil. 1T be-
lieves in the wisdom of the Orient; in
Christianizing, while Americanizing the
Chinese and Japanese who enter the doors
of the west Its works among the Inn
migrants; in the mountains, In the slums
of our cities. To the one most cruelty
bowed with shame and distress, it offers
home of refuge. To the rough unoared
for sailor peaceful haven of a. few
slave 1t brings friendship, a home, help;
to the ignorant 1t offers schools for In
dustrial and intellectual training.
And this, generally and roughly speak
ing, is the work the council Is doing In
America. But America Is only a part of
the world God loves. and to whom He
sent His Son as the first missionary
world ended where your earth and sky
seemed to- meet? There came time
when you grew big enough to put away
childish thoughts" And then, there were
broader horizons The women of the
council are high souled, wide visioned
women. They have grown ana grown
until they have looked far beyond the
and they have seen a great wide, lost
world which needs to be loved.
Nay. IL you come to that. best love of
all, is Gods" And might we not share
the spirit of little Pippa's song with all
who need 1t? 1t will not mar the
sweetness of the song, but only flood the
world with fuller harmony.
From time to time before April 8. will
appear articles giving specific work of
Woman's Missionary council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
SWEETS SOOTHE
BABY BRIDES
Lewa Kunbi Caste Holds Unique Wed
ding Celebrations

From the Daily Mirror.
Bombay.-Four hundred weddings were
celebrated simultaneously on Saturday at
Surat among members of the Lewa Kunbi
caste.
None of the brides was over 12 years of
age, the majority being from one to seven
years old, while the bridegrooms varied
from three to nine.
Most of the contracting parties sat or
lay on the laps of their parents during
the ceremony and were given sweets to
keep them quiet.
The caste only celebrates weddings
every 10 or u years.-Reuter.
Col. Duncan q. Pitcher, who repre-
sents the India office on rne COMMITTEES
of management of the Imperial Institute
South Kensngton, gave The Daily Mirror
some interesting facts last night con-
cerning the 1ewa Kunbi caste and their
remarkable marriage customs.
1T is quite a common thing" he said
for the children of the caste to be mar
ried when they are only four, five or six
years of age. but marriage at an earlier
age than four are exceptional
.'These baby Brides of course, do not
join their husbands when they are mar
ried. They wait until they reach the age
of 10 or IL, when there is second mar
riage.
SHOULD a baby brides husband die be-
fore she reaches the age for the second
marriage she becomes a widow, and has
to remain SO all her life.
"In such cases the widow at once loses
caste. Her ornaments are taken Off her
and she becomes a sort OF outcast, hardly
treated, looked down upon and generally
made a household drudge.
1.-THE husband on the other hand. should
his baby bride die before the second mar
riage, may marry again. In fact, he is
expected TO do SO within a few months
of the death of the bride.
TT he does not marry again within a
few months he loses caste His fellows
refuse to smoke or drink with him.
zone of my assistants. a native wanted
to marry two months after the los of his
child wife When 1 demonstrated with
him he said: Unless I remarry shall be
put out of caste He was obliged to
Go IT.
1.-The Kunbi caste is an agricultural
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09

cially to being the moral force of the
Protestant churches sof America to serve
the social and spiritual well being and
advancement of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09

Twenty-Five Episcopal churches in the
Borough of the Bronx New York city,
have just voted to hold a church social
week April % to 81, with supplemental
group meetings on the Wednesday nights
in May. 1t is the first such week to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
Costly Household Ignorance

From the Detroit Free Press.
1t has been said that careless or thrift
less wife can throw out OF the back door
with a spoon more than the busiest hus-
band can bring in at the front with a
hayfork This emphasizes need for
training for women in the arts of domes-
tic economy rather than SO much of the
Accomplishments" of the era. Many a
woman, however, saves wonderfully and
we'll. while her husband nullifies all her
efforts by his wastefulness for indul-
gences of an unnecessary nature The
cost of living in these days is increased
by injudicious liberalities such as the men
of Yesterday knew notify wastes such
as the fathers would not have tolerated.
For instances Of wastefulness, take a
lonk walk in the country some day. Yon-
der Is . field on which IL growing sickly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09

crop. Ask the farmer why and perhaps
he will say the land is too poor to do
better. But not far away lie tons of
leaves by the shady roadside, ungathered,
going to waste-the finest of fertilizer,
such as the old world peasants will
greedily grab and use to transform poor
into rich SOIL Go on a bit farther and
you'll hear a man complain of the price
of hay. He must buy, and, supply being
low must pay round figure. But
stretching away for many rods are road
sides overgrown with hay no one ever
thinks of cutting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
In the Wash

From Harper's Magazine.
A lady was looking for her husband,
and inquired anxiously of the housemaid I:
DO you happen to know anything of
your masters whereabouts?" 'I am not
sure num-" replied the careful domestic,
but I think they are in the wash"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-09
Precepts of a President

FROM the New York Sun.
The words which John Adams wrote
to his wife years before he knew he
would some day be the second President
of the United States and that the son to
which he referred would also some day
be President are good watchwords for
any parent.
"The education of our children" he
wrote, is never out of my mind. Train
them to virtue. Habituate them to in
dustry, activity and spirit. Make them
consider every vice as shameful and un-
manly"