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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Mrs. G. w. Baker, one of the old
est residents of this city, who has
been suffering from senile gangrene
for several months, her conditions
being very serious, was operated
upon at the Leon hospital last
Thursday, her. right limb being am
,putated above the knee. Notwith-
standing her advanced age Mrs. Bak-l
er stood the operation remarkably
we'll, and has been making a fine i'm
provement, which is gratifying news
Dsher many friends. 3I 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Miss Opal Jenlee Married.

Miss Opal Jenree, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. C. H. Jenree, Of St. Joe,
Mo-, who is we'll known in Leon, hav-
ing frequently visited here, was mar
ried at st. Joe, last Thursday to Mr..
L. D. Noyes, and they have gone to
housekeeping in their own home just
across the street from her parents.
The groom. is travelling salesman
for Wheeler, Motter & Co., of St.
Joe. The many friends of the bride
in this city extend their congratula-
tons and wish her every happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Mrs. I. n. McDOnOugh Dead.

Mrs. I. N. McDonough died at her
home at Moravia, Iowa, Monday, the
funeral being held at the home yes
terday. Mrs McDonough was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Van
Nostrand of this city, and for many
years was resident Of Decatur
county, but has resided at Moravia
for a number of years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. French, OF St
Joe, NO., received mighty nice
Christmas package Tuesday night
containing a fine little daughter, with
Santa Claus congratulations Mrs
French will be remembered as Miss
Louise Waight, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. w. F. Waight of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

e. J. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security ut the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust.
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north.
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa. ~%' .t%'l
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hamilton,
two of the Oldest residents of Leon,
are both in quite feeble health and
under the care of a physician Mrs.
Hamilton recently sustained a hard
fall and is suffering from couple
of fractured ribs. These estimable
people have many friends who sin
cerely hope that they may soon be
restored to good health again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
!. Sale-Early this spring

For Sale-Early this spring sent
to northern Iowa for some full blood
Bourbon Red turkeys for which l
paid "a big price. + raised g nice
bunch this summer and am offering
tkem for q much lower price than
paid dor my stock. Toms atI$5.OO
md. hens at $3.50. Mrs. G. y.
HaepteHSR Il D. y, Va n I y IOWA ~ /
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
X. P.'s will Go TO Bethany.

A large number of the Leon X. of
P.'s and the X. P. band will go to
Bethany Mo-, next Tuesday to at
tend the dedication of the magnifi-
cent new Pythian Temple which has
just been erected in that city It is
thought that enough will 60 to Sc
cHre special car.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Ruby w. Myers, a former well
known citizen of Osceola, who was
known by many Leon people. hav-
ing years ago been a frequent visi-
tor in this city, died last Saturday in
a hospital at Los Angeles, California.
after an illness of several weeks with
typhoid fever. He is survived by his
wife and ten months old son, and
Mrs. Myers in also in the hospital
sick with typhoid fever. .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Of Lou Pease last Thursday MORN
ing, the roof catching fire around the
chimney, but it was extinguished
with slight loss, only few shingles
being burned. We presume Lou had
the loss fully covered by insurance,
Or at least he ought to have had, for
he is an insurance agent himself.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Alfred Burrell, of Davis City, on
Monday purchased the cafe owned by
Lem VanNostrand and took posses
sion at once. In the deal Lem secur-
ed the fast Ford auto which num-
Der of persons have been backing the
past week as being the fastest car
in Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

l have purchased the produce bust
ness of the late Jas. T. Tharp and
will continue the business at the old
stand, where l will be pleased to
meet all of Mr.. Tharp's old custom
ers and many new ones, guarantee
ing all honest weights, fair tests and
the best prices the market will stand.
1927 A. e. SWIM.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Bronze

For Sale-Thoroughbr bred Bronze
turkeys, hens and gobblers, descen-
dents of the Iowa King and Missouri
King birds, also Pekin ducks. Or
der early. John O'Boyle, Pleasan-
ton phone, r. F. d. |, Pleasanton. ct
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Don't miss the special Barr's Sat-
urday candy special at Bell G Rob-
inson's drug store. You can buy a
pound box of delicious candy for 29c,
Saturday only.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

We have few more of those Big
Type Poland China male hogs left.
If you want one, better secure it
soon. Manchester Bros, R. f. d. 3,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

You can buy q pound box Of de-
licious candy for 29s at the special
Saturday sale this week at Bell 4
Robinson's drug store. Try box and
you'll like it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

v. For Sale-I am Offering my prop
erty, located Y block south of the
Christian church, Leon, Iowa, for
sale. Reasonable terms will be CIV
en-. Call or write j. c. F. Givens or
C. w. Hoffman, Leon, Iowa. rs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

DR.. and Mrs. B. L. Eiker moved
the past week into their nice new
home on north Church: street, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cherrington
have moved into the residence vacat-
ed by DR.. Eiker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

| You can purchase. a pound box O.
the famous Barr's candy at the spec
ial candy sale at Bell & Robinson!
drug store on Saturday. No Other
1av
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Estray-A white shoat weighing
about so pounds came to my place
four weeks ago. Owner can have it
by calling and settling bill. D. w.
Collier on the II. j. Vogt farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Some one has been overlooked il
the Christmas rush and hurry. G
E. Butler will help you select pres
ent for them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Notice--No hunting allowed on
my farm, known as the Davenport
farm, under penalty of prosecution
for trespass j. 7. Claypoo..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

For Sale-Pure bred Poland China
males, descendants from best breed
ers in the United States and good
enough to head any herd. d." Chas.
McCrosky, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Benefiel on Monday rece

q. G. Benefiel on Monday received
a nice package of mistletoe from his
daughter, Mrs. Guy Monroe, who
lives at Truman, Arkansas, and The
Reporter man was remembered with
a branch of it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

For Sale-Bourbon Red turkeys,
Toms $500, hens $3.50. Mrs. Wal
ter Snyder, r. F. d. /, Leon, Iowa.
Phone Leon or Van Vert. lift.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Don't forget tho Saturday after
noon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre at 3 o'clock. Admission 5
and 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Happiness a virtue, madness a
crime; Scottish Rite cigars are good
all the time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Some fellow borrowed Wagon
box from me and has forgotten to re
turn it l need it and ask that it be
returned at once. ]. T. Harris.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Owing to an unusual amount of
Office work requiring her attention
this week, county superintendent
Mabel Horner has been unable to
prepare copy for the educational
column In The Reporter this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

The NJ w. A. will hold their an
nual meeting on Friday evening of
this week, to elect officers for the
coming year. All members should be
in attendance
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Found-1Owa auto plate No.
1886, which the owner can obtain
by calling at The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

If you want splendid little
home with acres Of land at bar
gain, see G. F. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Wanted-Good oak posts; also
have hay for sale. Simon Goodman,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

The Yeoman lodge will install
their new officers on Thursday night,
Jan. 3th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Remember, you get the best of
service at Townsend's agency on any
kind of insurance, and it costs no
more
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

What you don't know don't hurt,
but you know HAVANA Spikes are
fine
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Lost-In Leon Tuesday, Cameo
bar pin. Finder leave at Reporter
office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Come in and look over our new
line Of jewellery. c. E. Butler, the
new jeweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

See Bradley, the
Optjcian, at DR..
Woodmansee's Sat
urdays and Mon
days of each week.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22

CLEVELAND. May 22-Unless Ban
johnson wakes up coon he will have
trouble on his hands with Clark Grff-
fifth. II the need arises Nick Altrock
will be sent to the mound. II though
under orders from Ban johnson. the
umpires do not now allow him TO ap-
pear on the field. Johnson has positive
ly refused to reply to the telesrams
sent him by Manager Griffith show
Ing that Altrock is a regular memoer OF
the Griffmen and that he is eligible to
play. The entire roster OF the team
containing only twenty-four names
"Altrock Is one of my pitchers. ]
have less than the legal players, and IN
spite OF what orders the umpires may
have. shall send him TO the box as
soon as the need arises" is the snappy
statement of Clark Griffith II am not
gong to suffer for slow work in john
sons office. II he can't keep track OF
he players under contract to the WASH
ington ball club. that is not my fault.
But he cannot undertake to run my
club and get away with II.
Umpire Hart was right yesterday in
telling me his orders, but as soon as
wish to pitch Altrock. II will be Up to
the game forfeited and then 1t will be
up to Ban Johnson to fine me N,0oo
He'll have a fine chance TO collect II.
too"
Ban Johnson's attitude on several
things this spring has caused trouble.
ST. Louis Is up in arms over the dila-
tory way In which the Stovall case has
been handled. At first Johnson prom
Ised Stovall that he would go 10 st.
Louis and settle the matter OF his sus-
pension at once. then he pleaded Ill
ness, a chronic ailment OF his whenever
he is up against a tough situation.
Meanwhile the ST. Louis club has been
compelled to go along without its man
a ger and the ST. Louis club has been
forced into a position far from pleasing
to Col. Bob Hedges. IL the Washing
ton club meets with trouble because OF
Ban Johnson. there is certain TO be
The Washington times., 1913-05-22

He knows that they frequently say
harsh things. He knows that he can
bar them. II they overstep the limits.
He stops right there, though. There Is
no rushing to Ban johnson with a
recommendation for a suspension. The
writer is given to understand, too. that
Evans is in constant hot water with
Ban johnson regarding this attitude Of
his, but II is the same attitude that
makes Evans popular with the players.
Bill Dineen is another official slow to
Many an official notably Rags"
O'Loughlin. would have had Chick
Gandil suspended in New York for his
remark on a poor decision. Dineen for
got all about 1t. satisfying himself with
putting Gandil out of the game.
Tommy Connolly is another who sell
dom has player suspended for things
said on the field. Indeed. there is a lot
of real Irish wit In "Gunboat Tommy"
He likes to spar with the players on
the field. kidding them and swapping
generalities that sting. And he gets
along twice as we'll as do those tin czars
of the diamond. O'Loughlin, Ferguson,
ct al.
The solution of this umpire problem
is plain. The officials should be moved
oftener. Once an umpire gets in bad
with the fans. he should be moved. By
the time he returns to that city his mis-
deeds will have been forgotten. Instead
of that method. Ban Johnson Grams
this same umpire down the throats Of
the fans. In doing this he is preparing.
perhaps unknowingly. for an outburst
that will result in much harm to the
game as a whole. Let an umpire be
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Standing Of the Cuba

Today's Games.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at New York.
Tomorrow's Games.
New York at Boston.
Chicago at Pittsburgh.
Yesterdays Results
Philadelphia, u: Cincinnati. O.
Chicago. 6: Boston: 5.
St. Louis, 4: New York. 8.
Pittsburgh, s; Brooklyn, 2
The Washington times., 1913-05-22

loud howl from the Capital CITY fans.
who have little respect for the head Of
;he American LeaRur.
The Cleveland players are said TO be
collecting a pool to wager that they will
defeat Walter Johnson. When informed
of this. Manager Griffith announced
that he stood ready to cover 81 900 that
Naplanders will not win from the Big
Scythe. No word has been heard from
the Maps.
The Birmingham brigade is all swelled
up over thoughts of winning the PEN
nant. The players imagine that they
can win through stickwork alone. sew
eral examples of boneheadsd baseball
have been uncovered here in the three
games already played and the troubles
of broken balloon will soon fall upon
them once they get into the East.
Il give the Maps about fifth place by
the time the season ends and they'll
take a sudden drop the moment they
hit the East. too" said Manager Grif-
fifth today. This is a joke club out
here"
This was worth coming all the way
from Washington to see." said Harry
Rapley, the Climbers smiling treasurer,
as he waited for his car after the game.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22

seriously assaulted. and the whole coun-
try Will ring with II.
Unless new methods are tried. and
soon, too, trouble Is certain to rise in
the American League. Chicago nearly
lynched Fred Westervelt. Boston is
down on Bill Dineen. and so is Wash
ington. New York is sore on Dineen
and Hart. st. Louis would do bodily
harm to O'Loughlin and Ferguson.
Hildebrand is laughed at in the Windy
City. but these laughs may quickly
turn to teers and a mob II the bad de-
cision is against the home club.
II will not do for Ban Johnson to sit
IN his Chicago office and dream that
everything is running smoothly simply
because he is busy handing out suspen-
sions. The game is suffering from the
poor umpiring, and that means that
trouble Is in the air. for the baseball fan
simply insists on seeing the game, and
seeing 1t played on the level.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
Has Strained Tendon in T9h Laporte Is Sent Into Game
JOHNSON WILL NOT |
PASS JOE JACKSON
Griff Announces That "Smoke-
ball King" Is Not Afraid
of Any Batter.

CLEVELAND. May 2.-Cleveland
fans will not be treated to the spectacle
Of Joe Jackson being Intentionally
passed when Walter johnson, the huge
Swede with the smoky speed ball and
elusive curves. pits his skill and cum
ming against that of Manager Birming-
hams batsmen.
Manager Griffith has announced that
Johnson will not pass jackson In the
pinches, and johnson says Grin has the
correct hunch
johnson is the one pitcher In the
major leagues who never purposely
passes anybody" said Griffith. when
told Connie Mack had caused his
pitchers to walk Jackson Intentionally
on five occasions when Nap baserunners
were waiting to skip across the pan on
one of Slugger Joe's safe wallops
II don't care what Connie Mack did"
continued Griffith. II have the worlds
greatest pitcher and the greatest pitcher
ter, no matter how hard he can hit
the ball.
johnson is not afraid Of any Of them
He faced Baker and Collins OF the Ath-
letics with men on base. when a hit
meant run and possible defeat.
bAu JouhSoh pass odhcAs VIM -
famous for his long distance wallops?
Did he pass Eddie Collins. who vas
leading the league in batting at the
game?
mo Stree" added Griffith. even more
emphatically He didn't. He looked
them squarely in the eye. put on little
extra steam and struck em out. And
that's about what he will do to Jack
son IL the Nap slugger comes up In
p'nch.
When informed that Hall. of the Bos-
ton Red Sox- has passed Jackson pur-
posely and taken a chance AT Larry,
GrifY said: Both would look alike to
Johnson in the pinches- He would pitch
TO both"
johnson remained silent while Grif-
nth spoke. When asked for his senti-
ments, the record-breakins pitcher said:
Griffith Is running the club. He never
signals me TO pass batter. I obey
his instructions"
Joe Jackson's ewes sfarkled when in
formed johnson interdei to give him
an opportunity to hit the ball In l
pinch.
"All I want is the chance" said IN4.
I'll show him why the others passed
me up."
The Washington times., 1913-05-22

boisterous laughter. As a home player
| had benefited, no riot broke out.
In a major league game. Fair on balls
and strikes. he stands for too much
delaying. In other words. he leans
over backward. which is almost as bad
as aping O'Loughlin.
McGreevy. teaming with Tommy Con-
molly, has not been seen behind the bat
owing to Connolly's bum runners"
but his work on the bases will never
give him any popularity. Ferguson Is
Just as bad in the field. failing to see
plays right in front of him.
Bill Dineen. a good umpire when he
broke in. has officiated in ten games
played by the Grihmen in the East
without much success. In his last game
and looked good. In all the others ne
was poor. He is now persona non grata
In Washington and, II he Is forced
down the throats of the Capital City
But this umpire, question isn't all
one-sided. Billy Evans is Just as good
as ever. His work in Chicago was
smoothness personifed. Tommy Con-
nolly's performances for the Griffmen
have been generally fiawless. But these
two seem to be about the only officials
worth while.
1t isn't always the judgment Of the
Official that causes trouble. Players
realize that the umpire may miss a
strike or a ball or a play on the bases
even as the player may boot a ground
er or drop a fly or Whit at wide one.
But II PLAYER consistently boots every
thing driven at him or fans every time
he goes to the plate. he Is quickly re-
leased With the umpire II is different.
He is backed up in his constant wransl-
ings with the players even when he
should be severely censured for his poor
work.
II is the attitude Of some OF the um-
pires in the American League which
Is certain to cause trouble before this
season is done. A friendly suggestion
by a player before a game means that
Rags" O'Loughlin will keep his eye on
that player. thinking he is trying some
thing on him. The slightest disagree
means Punishment from the game.
There is no sign of common sense in
O"Loughlin's work whatever. He is die
tatorial largely to cover up his own
weaknesses as an arbitrator.
When Tom Hughes pitched in st.
Louis, losing hard luck game.
frequently that his work became a
farce 1t is easy to explain just how
this happened. He looked over Ain
smiths left shoulder. thus losing com
pIete sight OF Hughes curve ball. which
was particularly good that day and
used frequently. Not curve ball over
the inside of the plate went as a strike
that day simply because O'Loughlin
could not see them. And when Hughes
was foolish enough to complain he was
quickly smothered with threat o.
banshment.
Know why Billy Evans is popular?
It's simple. Evans is willing to give
and take during the game. He knows
full we'll that the players out there are
working hard in the hope Of winning.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22

gathered the drive of the fence. Along
toward third he wobbled in his run,
but managed to turn the corner in fair
shape. travelling down the line to the
plate like a good old warhorse that
had done his duty. diving into the plate.
failing to touch II, and going back and
making that run safe and certain. In a
twinkling the score had been tied. The
Climbers had chance.
And so IL came into the tenth. Milan
slithered a single to left, and in came
that great southpaw. Sylvanus Gregg,
marching proudly because summoned
to battle against the greatest OF them
all. Quickly and like a jungle cat,
Milan hoped down to second. Even
the fans sat in silence. Bing, came the
sound Of the bat. and Cutie Morgan
had shot a clean single to center, scor-
ing Milan and putting the Climbers
In the lead
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
Minor League Results.

Federal League.
Pittsburgh. 8; Chicago. 9
ST. Louis, l.: Indianapolis. 5. e..
International League.
Montreal. 4: Baltimore, /.
Buffalo. s: Newark, 8.
Jersey City at Rochester (wet
grounds).
Providence at Toronto (wet grounds).
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
Climbers Hospital List.

Nine members of the Climbers are
on the hospital list, the entire
inf1eld being almost out Of com.
mission as follows:
Eddie Foster-Typhoid fever.
Carl Cashion-Torn muscle.
John Henry-Weak knee.
George McBride-Split hand.
Ray Morgan-Legs spiked.
Frank Laporte-Strained muscle.
Tom Hughes-Sprained ankle.
Chick Gandil-Strained foot.
Joe EngeHSplit finger.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
The Score:

Runs-Johneton. Ryan, Car!sch Milan, Nor
gan. shanks t2I. Williams. Two-base hits
Graney C2I. Ryan, Shanks. Three-base hits
Jackson. Henry. Home run--Wiliiams. Sac
rifce hits-Chap pman. Kahler Sacrifice hy-
Schaefer. stolen bases-Chapman. Milan
Henry: Lsporte to Schaefer 70 Gandil Hits
on Groom. II in 20 innings: on johnson.
In 1-3 innings: off kahIer. s in innings;
-On Kahier. 2: on Groom, !. Struck out
BY kahler. 3: by Groom. q: by, johnson. /
Wild p!tch-Groom. First base errors
Cleveland. 3 Warrington. I. Left bases
Cleveland, Z: Washington. Umpires-
Meesrs. O'Loughlin and Hart Time Of
ssmo-1 hours and y minutes.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
Tomorrow's Sports.

Championships of New England
intercollegiate A. A. at Harvard
Stadium.
Minnesota-Dakota conference track
and field meet at Huron, s. D.
Jim Flynp vs.. Jim Coffey. ten
rounds, at New York city.
Soldier" kearns VS.. George Rodel,
ten rounds. at New York city.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
Big League Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Standing Of the Clubs.

Today's Gamea
Washington at Cleveland.
New York at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Boston at Chicago
Tomorrow's Games.
Philadelphia at Washington.
CNo other games scheduled).
Yesterdays Results
Washington. 5; Cleveland, 8.
St Louis. 8; New York, 0.
Boston. 10: Chicago. 9.
Philadelphia ia-Detriot-Rain.
The Washington times., 1913-05-22

Hildebrand, obtained from the PaoISc
Coast League this spring. gets away
with his Job by ''bulling" the players.
when. standing directly over the play.
he failed to see Ainsmith block Mattick
OF from the goal. excited the fans TO
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
GRIFFITH WILL SEND
ALTROCKINTOP
Nationals Boss Says League President Failed to Answer Tee
grams Stating Nick Is a ReguIar-st. Louis Peeved
>. Over Johnson's DiIatory Tactics. 49,.
By SENATOR"

loud howl from the Capital CITY fans.
who have little respect for the head Of
:he American League.