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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-05
Decoration Day Program at New
Salem.

The Decoration day exercises will
be held at the New Salem church on
Sunday June 8, 1918, beginning at
1890 a. m. if the weather will per-
NIT.
The following will be the program
for the day.
Song-Song of the Flag.
Opening address by N. B. Sill.
Recitation by Mildred Latta.
Recitation by Jewel Drury.
Recitation by Raymond Hamilton.
Recitation by William Latta.
Recitation by Marie Barrett.
Recitation by Page Drury.
Song-Just After the Battle.
Recitation by Cecil Hamilton.
Recitation by Grace Drury.
Recitation by Catherine Latta.
4Song-Once More We March
Drill.
Decorate cemetery.
DINNER.
Song-Our Country's Flag.
Address by Prof. Brent Tye.
Recitation by Lawrence Latta:
Recitation by Theodore Robson.
Song-America.
Go to the Dale cemetery and deco
rate.
Pearl Blakesley,
Merle Dale.
/. Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-05
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
BY Mabel Horner, County Supt.

If you are interested in the pri-
mary reading to be presented by
Miss SCurry bring BaldWins primer
and first reader with you to the In
stitute. Bring the advanced reader
for use in the summer school.
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The ladies of the various club or
CARNATIONS Of Leon are planning to
show their interest in educational
affairs Of the county by giving re-
cepton to the teachers who are at
tending Institute, on Tuesday noon
Of next week.
1t should be a matter of rejoicing
to the people Of the county to know
that the recommendation Of Leon
for the state normal training course
by the high school inspector has
been approved by the Department Of
Education. The splendid new build
ing just completed is to be equipped
with the necessary apparatus for
courses in agriculture and domestic
science This gives US two schools
in the county where teachers can Sc
cure the additional preparations to
bV iCt az GU VI llCiit al tCl q 49,
:: :: ::
Another Eighth Grade Examination.
Last week we called attention to
a recent change in the school law,
whereby all pupils entering high
school from the rural districts must
present certificates of qualification
signed by the county superintendent.
This means that those pupils from
the rural grades, who have expected
to take examinations before high
school superintendents or principals
will be denied the opportunity Of en-
tering high school this fall unless a
summer examination is held. We
have obtained the approval of the
State Department to hold such an
examination at the close Of the sum-
mer school. Pupils from the rural
district will find a good opportunity
for preparation for this eighth grade
examination in the Institute and
Summer School. There is no tuition
for the Institute. A fee of $1.25 per
week. or SIS for the term Of five
weeks will be charged for the Sum-
mer School.
1t is not necessary to attend the
Summer School in order to take the
examination.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-05
Starts In This Paper Next Week.

value of this prison output of shoes
is stated to be $8,198,162
Nineteen hundred thirteen has
broken one weather record in Iowa
at least. According to State Wealth
er Forecaster Geo. NJ Chappell last
week produced the hottest day ever
recorded in the month of May in
Iowa. It was ninety-six in the shade.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-05
Normal Notes.

Remember the dates for our last
June Institute, June 9-14. Remem-
Der that it is an Institute for every
body who wishes to attend, and that
it will have something good for ev-
erybody who does join.
:: :: ::
The program in the Institute-Sum-
mer School announcement is that of
Institute week. During the Summer
School two periods will be given to
most of the common branches in or
der to allow teachers to arrange for
all the work they desire to take.
:: :: ::
Let 8 o'clock next Monday morn
ing find each teacher present in one
of the fine recitations scheduled for
that hour,
Take care of the Institute-Summer
School Announcement if you have re-
ceived one, and bring it with you to
Institute. 1t contains the blank
form for the record of Institute at
tendance which must be left with the
county superintendent Saturday,
June IA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-05

Come In and look over our new:
liz Of JsWslery. G. e. Butler, the
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Sick Pe0ple
Blood Diseases,
Rheumatism,
VaricOSe, Ulcers,
Varic0celle, Piles,
HemOrrhOidS
and all Chronic Diseases Of Men
and Women
DRS. MYERLY & KREUL
~ East Main St., Over Anderson's Clothing Store
Obituary..
w. c. MANNING.

w. c. Manning was born in Clam
mount county, Ohio. Dec. 2, 1910 and
died April 10, 1913 at o'clock D. m,
having reached the age of 70 years 4
months and IL days. When but small
boy, with his parents he immigated to
Iowa in Lee county, where they resid-
ed till he reached manhood, when they
moved to Jefferson county. He was
married to Catherine Brown Jan. ~,
1864 and to this union nine sons and
three daughters were born, one son
dying in infancy. Nine of the children
were present at the funeral, the other
children being unable to attend. Besides
these children there are thirty-ni
grandchildren and three great grand
children. His wife died July %, 1891.
He with his wife united with the
Church Of the Brethren October 5, 1891
living q devoted and consecrated life
till the time Of his death, being mem
Der of the church for over twenty-five
years. He was loved and respected by
all who knew him. The children have
lost kind and affectionate father, the
church faithful member, the COM
mnnity a good neighbor He died in the
hopes Of glorious Immortality Fun
eral services were held at the church
Of the Brethren five miles southeast Of.
Batavia Wednesday April Is at III
o'clock, being in charge Of Abram
Wolfe of Udel, Iowa, assisted by VIM.
Of Batavia, Iowa. The body
was tenderly laid to rest in the Dunk
ard cemetery, the six sons acting as
pail bearers. The funeral was largely
by scores of his friends and
neighbors who came to pay the last
tribute of respect to one they had learn |
ed to love.-Contributed.
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BLAkEssURG.

Lester Jay and family went to Des
Moines Saturday where they will spend
a few days at the home Of Philip
Pilmer and wife.
Dr.. Claude Thompson of Atlanta
visited here Saturday with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Thomp-
son.
Mrs. Kent Chisman is spending a
few weeks in Allerton.
Miss Hope Bryant, teacher of the
primary room in the schools here, re-
turned. to her home Ottumwa Satur-
day. Sschool having closed Friday
Guy Hall and Louis Blake were in
Ottumwa Saturday on business.
Mrs. Eliza Snow, who spent the
winter with her daughter near Line
Vile, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Quincy Dorothy. ..
Mrs. I. Bracewell of Linewell visit
ed at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
Quincy Dorothy this week.
j. A. Jay and family returned Mon.
day from an extended trip in Arizona
and California.
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RUSSELL.

Mrs. j. B. Safer of Colorado Springs
who has been visiting at the Rev. P.
A. Tinkham home, returned home
Monday
Elmer Thomas left Monday for Kent
where he has secured employment for
the summer.
The ladies' glee club of Simpson
college gave an entertainment at the
Methodist church on Tuesday evening,
April %. A splendid program was
rendered and was very much enjoyed
by all present.
Walter G. Weits left Tuesday even
ing for Des Moines where he will en-
ter the employment of the Avery
Threshing Machine Co. Mr. Weits Is
an expect mechanic and will accom-
PAW new machines when sold and
demonstrate them.
Miss Callie Russell who has been
visiting her brother Albert Russell of
st. Joseph, Mo-, for the past three
months returned home Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. P. A. Tinkham who has been
visiting relatives at Dubuque, returned
home Tuesday.
Mrs. p. A. Hockey returned home
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BIRMINGHAM.

Mrs. e. N. Wood and little son of
Ottumwa are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cy Anderson.
Emma Smith Of Hillsboro, who
lives with Mrs. S. J. Allen, is visit.
ing relatives here this week
Mrs John Parsons and son Earl
moved to Fairfield Monday, where
both have secured employment.
The high school alumni will hold
their reception for the class of 1913
at the X. P. hall Friday evening of
this week. RI.
There was a match game Of base
ball here last Saturday afternoon be-
tween Birmingham and Keosauqua
high schools, which resulted in a
score of II to Is in favor of Birming-
ham.
Miss Cesla, Nelson went to Chi
cago Tuesday evening where she
will enter the hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Rose Darrickson of Chicago
visited several days this week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs B. Nelson.
Mrs. Will Shot and son George
visited in Ottumwa recently
The school here has closed for the
summer vacation. y &c.,.
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URGES COMRADES
TO ATTEND REUNION

The following invitation to attend
the big reunion of Iowa veterans at
Des Moines in June has been issued
by E. H. Thomas of Ottumwa:
To the survivors of the Nineteenth
Iowa regiment: You are notified that
our annual reunion will be held In the
city Of Des Moines, Tuesday and Wed
nesday, June 10 and II, 1913, in con-
nection with the general reunion Of
Iowa regiments. All Of the old Iowa
regiments, fifty-six of them, will be
represented In the great parade on
afternoon. This is home
coming affair and our comrades from
every state in the union will be there.
Free entertainment in the city. The
state OF Iowa and the city of Des
Moines have invited you. This will
be our last general reunion Of Iowa
regiments and we ask you to make a
special effort to go to Des Moines. You
should be there not later than Monday
night June 9.
w. E. H. Thomas, President,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
J. M. Lyttle, Secretary, Washington.
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BEN HARDING
DIED SATURDAY

Eddyville, April 2s.-Ben Harding
died Saturday afternoon at o'clock
at the home of his brother l.. c. Hard
ing, four miles east of Eddyville.
Death resulted after lingering illness
with cancer of the stomach.
The deceased was As years of age
at the time Of his death. He leaves
no immediate family, his wife having
preceded him in death three years
ago.
Mr.. Harding has lived the greater
part Of his life near Eddyville and the
people are grieved to learn of the
death Of this good man, who has done
so much for the good of all. He spent
one year in California with the hope
of benefitting his health and since that
time has made his home with, his
brother.
The funeral was held this afternoon
from the Methodist church at Chilli
Gothic Interment was made In the
ChillicOthe cemetery.
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HILLSBORO HAS
ORGANIZED FOR YEAR

Hillsboro, April 2s.-The Hillsbord
ball team has reorganized and elected
G. E. Sanderson manager and John
Sproutt captain. They have a number
of games in view but no dates have
been definitely arranged. The locals
are one of the fastest amateur teams
in southeastern Iowa and anticipate a
good season.
The following have SO far signed
up: Catchers. G. Wilson and l..
Graham; pitchers, F. Taylor, B. Boley
and J. Johnson; first base-F. Nc
Cabe: second base-J. Sprott; third
base. T. McCabe; short stop, w.
Sprott; left field, L. Sprott; center
field. r. Bryson; right field, E. John
son.
Any team wanting a game should
write to G. e. Sanderson, Hillsboro,
Iowa.
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WILLIAM SBURG

Mrs G. P. Gallagher, an old resident
of York township, died at her home
last Sunday. Funeral services at st.
Mary's church, this city, Wednesday,
April 49, Rev. Father Glenn officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Boland and son,
who have been visiting here at the
home of the formers parents Hon. and
Mrs Edward Boland, have returned to
their home at Sigourney
County Supervisor T. j. Mcdonald
was in the city Wednesday on business
in connection with his official duties.
James McCabe, graduate of the Chi
cago Veterinary college, who has been
here for few days visit with his par
ents and other relatives, left this week
for Kalona, Iowa, where he takes up
the practice of his profession.
Rev. F. Bonovsky of the York town
ship Lutheran church, was in the city
Monday visiting with his many Ger
man friends.
Frank Hastings Of Wichita, Kas., is
here this week visiting with relatives
of this city and vicinity, and with his
school friends Of earlier days.. We are
pleased to speak of Frank as one of
our boys who has made marked sue
cess in the business world
Ollie Long Of Carthage, Mo-, arrived
this week and will remain during the
builder and contractor.
The ball game here recently between
the Williamsburg and Sigourney high
school teams resulted in the score Of
Z to : in favor Of the home team.
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.HuERTA AND D|Az
REPORTED ON OUTS
PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT ADDS
a TO INFANTRY; ARTILLERY ON
DlAZ ESTATE.

Washington, D. c., April 2S.-A
rapidly growing situation in Mexico
City, fraught with friction between
Huerta and Diaz factions of the pro.
visional government is reported in
confidential advices, and these reports
are augmented by agents of the Carr.
ANA Constituencies arriving here.
Robert Pesquiras, a member Of the
Mexican house Of deputies, arrived
here today to succeed Sonzales Gante
as confidential agent Of the Carranza
forces. Gante has been assigned to a
special mission, the nature Of which
is not disclosed, but it Is believed he
is going to Europe.
Reports on the situation in Mexico
City confirm earlier advices of the
tensity Of the relations of Diaz to
Muerta. Between the two officials
practically all government forces in
the federal district have been divided
into two armed camps. Huerta has
added to the infantry at the national
palace and Diaz has encamped much
Of the artillery on his estate, Hacienda
del Cristo, about 30 miles away.
Mondragon, minister Of war Is in
practical possession of the citadel,
where other artillery are quartered.
Oficials of the state and war de-
partments conferred today over the
release Of the 200 Mexican
federals held at Ell Paso, Texas, but
no decision.
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Monday from Des Moines where she
has been visiting her sister Mrs. Chas

Monday from Des Moines where she
has been visiting her sister Mrs. Chas
Post.
Misses Hazel Schowalter and nellie
Richards of Corydon, spent Saturday
and Sunday at the DR.. r. A. Hills
home.
Mrs. Fred Elliott and daughter Cath
crime of Tobias, Neb., came Tuesday
evening for visit at the parental H.
w. Elliott and Aandy Allen homes
E. c. Hill had the misfortune to
have the end of his finger cut o.
while working in his planning mill on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Huston returned
home the first of the week from Rose
vile, ILL.,, where they had been called
by the death of brother of Mr. Hus-
ton.
Mrs. Reitzel of Corydon. who has
been visiting her daughter Mrs. Grover
returned home Tuesday.
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SIGOURNEY.

G. G. Woodin came out from Chicago
Thursday morning to superintend the
laying out of the Woodin- Kelly addi-
ton to Sigourney. Mr.. Woodin is hav-
ing the street, graded and sidewalks
built and as soon as that is done he
will put the lots on the market.
w. o. Childs left the fore part of the
week for Los Angeles, Calf, on ac-
count Of the serious illness of his faith
er-in-law Josiah Utterback.
William Clark Of Keota was a coun-
ty seat business caller Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Baker of Oska-
loosa were in Sigourney Thursday
spending the day at the parental D. M.
Storms home.
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make TEST CASE
Of MATES Law
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE
STATE EMPOWERED BY NEW
LAW TO INVESTIGATE TAXES

Des Moines, April 2S.-(Special.) y
The very great importance of the
Mates bill which was got through the
legislature to give the state executive
council, or tax commission, more pow
er for enforcing the law of the state,
Is now seen because Of the decision
In district court in the case brought
by Frank Pierce on behalf of the Iowa
League of Municipalities. The purpose
of this most progressive reform mea-
sure Is to give the council the, ma
chinery by which 1t can go directly
after the foreign corporations and the
tax dodgers and compel showing that
will put them on par with the Iowa
people and the owners of tangible
property. 1t will also enable the coun-
| Gil to investigate fully as to actual
and will be made on all property that
there can be an adjustment as between
this property and that which is To-
cally assessed.
The case will of course be immedi-
ately appealed to the supreme court.
In fact both sides had made up the
case largely with view to getting
before the supreme court all the facts
SO as to have a decision that will be-
come guide to future action. The
case was against the former executive
council, three members Of which have
been changed; but that will make no
difference in the situation
The order Of the court Is, in effect,
exactly what the council has sought to
do, but has been unable to do because
of lack of facilities for accomplishing
the result. Every member of the
council, as every other person having
to do with assessment matters and
equalization has realized for time long
that the strict letter of the law is not
lived up to in any part of the state or
by, any Of the off1cials who are en-
trusted with enforcement. The coun-
new Mates law, to start an inquiry
into property values as basis for
action that would, in some way, pro-
duce more nearly equitable assessment |
for taxation purposes. Now with the |
court decision on file it will be much I
easier for the members Of the council
TO do just what they have wanted to
DO all along.
Although the case had been almost
forgotten and it was not expected that
4 decision would be rendered now,
yet the character of the decision
no surprise in state circles.
There was in the petition some sweep
ing accusations of fraud and conniv-
ance which appear to have been
ignored by. the court as unworthy of
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CHARLTON.

Mrs f. T. McDill and daughter
Grace Of Oqnawka, Ill.,. returned home
Yesterday after brief visit with her
brother Clarence Smith and wife.
Friends here have been apprised of
the marriage Of Leo Kessler until re-
Gently of this city, to Miss Arvetta
winning of Tacoma which occurred at
Indianola at the M. E. parsonage a few
DAYS ago. They have gone to Woodbine
where he is employed with the furni-
t1re and undertaking establishment,
and where they will make their home.
Mr.. Kessler was employed at Froggatt's
store here for some time leaving here
but a few weeks ago.
Miss Salome Batten of Rock Springs,
wyoming, has been spending few
days with Miss Mabel Stafford and
other friends here where she formerly
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WANDERER TOOK
POSSESSION OF HOME

Mt. Pleasant, April 2S.-(SpeciaD-
Lawrence Bullzer, wanderer thought
to be insane, took possession of the
Mark Lawrence home five miles west
of Mt. Pleasant, near Rome, Sunday
afternoon while the family was absent.
Upon the return of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence, the nomad threatened them
with brickbat, later barricading the
door and allowing no one to enter. A
large crowd Of neighbors were kept at
bay for some time until Sheriff Leo
Kaupman arrived and pretending to
be friend to Bullzer, he was easily
captured and placed in the county Jail
here. The hearing began this after
noon. r
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ENLISTMENT LAW
HALTS RECRUITS

Washington, D. c., April 2s.-The
average American will not enlist in the
army and mortgage his future for a
long term This is evidenced by the
practical failure of the new recruit
ing law passed by the last congress.
Four months operation of the law re-
suited in an average enlistment and
reenlistment. of 2,100 men, which Is, q
material loss as compared with the
operation of the old law providing for
enlistment of three years. Secretary
Garrison is expected to use this fact
to reinforce the contention for a fur
Their amendment to the law to provide
for two year term of enlistment and
for the creation of an Independent
reserve. ,a
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BELIEVE CURE HAS
BEEN DISCOVERED
Loyola University to Establish a
Research Laboratory to Test
Tuberculosis Cures.

Washington, d. c., April 2S.-In the
belief that cure for tuberculosis has
been discovered. aside from that an
nounced by DR.. F. F. friedman, it
was announced here today that the
Jesuits had decided to establish re-
search laboratory in Loyola university
Chicago, in which tests looking to the
establishment of the claims of the in
ventor Of the cure would be made No
report as to the supposed efficacy of
the alleged cure as accetaoin
the alleged cure accompanied the an
nouncement.
The serum, it was announced, is the
discovery of DR.. Peter Duket of Chi
cago, who claims he has cured ad.
vanced cases.
MAMMALIAN Herzog, formerly a
pathologist in the United States pub
lie health service, will be in charge
of the tests.
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FIRE DAMAGED
AKERS RESTAURANT

Eddyville, April 2S.-About 100
O'clock Sunday morning the people of
Eddyville were aroused by the alarm
OF fire. The restaurant on the north
side of the street, belonging to Joe
Akers, had taken fire and the flame
had gained considerably Roadway be-
fore discovered. The fire department
succeeded in saving the building but
the contents were greatly damaged.
The glass in front Of the building was
broken and the fixtures in the building
were ruined. It is believed that the
fire originated in pile of waste paper
where possibly cigar stub had been
thrown.
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GIVEN FEE FOR
REPORTING FIRES

Des MONIES, April %. Hereafter
when the mayor or chief Of the fire de-
partment or town clerk makes re-
port to the state fire marshal Of fire
he will receive so cent fee for max
ing the report This Is one Of the new
things in the law, intended to secure
more prompt reports from officials as
to fires. But also there is penalty
added by the thirtyfifth general as
sembly for failure to make reports
and if the fire marshal fails to get a
report he will be able to prosecute
somebody.
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resided while on her way home from
Missouri where she accompanied the
remains of her mother for interment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lundgren ana
two children returned yesterday from
Alama gordo, New Mexico, where they
had been spending the winter.
Mrs J. r. Hurford went to Indian
ola yesterday to visit at the home OF
her daughter Mrs. l. E. Stone and at
tend the commencement exercises at
Simpson college. Her grandson Hurford
Stone, being one of the graduates.
J. A. Penick and son Lloyd returned
from a few days business trip to ST.
Joe, Mo.
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DEATHS.

CARNEY-Sunday, April 81, 1918,
Patrick Henry, the infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mccartney, SIT
Boone avenue.
Private funeral services were held
this afternoon at the residence. Burial
was made in Calvary cemetery.
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]. Smith was arrested Sunday aft
ernoon by Chief Of Police Peter Gal
lagher for conducting a disorderly
house. Gallagher was passing the
Smith home on Church street when
he heard considerable noise. He en-
tered the home and arrested Smith,
who this morning paid 2 $25 fine.