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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07

George E. Hurst, eldest son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Hurst, was born
at Blakesburg, Iowa, May 10, 1861,
and died at his home in Leon, Iowa,
August 2, 1913, aged SO years, 2
months and 13 days.
When he was but year old his
parents moved to Leon, and here he
grew to manhood, attending the
Leon schools and completing his
education in business college at
Chicago. For two years he was en-
ployed iii the wholesale dry goods
house of Jas. H. Walker & Co., of
Chicago, and then returned to Leon
to succeed his father in the dry
goods business, since which time he
has been a resident of Leon with
the exception of two years spent at
Mine LaMott, Mo.
On May 20, 1886, he was married
to Miss Elizabeth Raymond Layton,
by the Rev. w. H. Shipman. To this
union were born four children, Louis
Edwin, Raymond Layton, Georgia
Elizabeth and Margaret Arnold. Mrs.
Hurst departed this life fifteen
years ago in June, when the young
est daughter, Margaret, was but
eleven months old.
In 1869 Mr.. Hurst joined the
Methodist Episcopal Chuch of Leon,
on probation, during the pastorate
of Rev. Geo. P. Bennett.
His mother, Mrs. S. w. Hurst, and
three brothers, Charles E. and James
W.. of this city, and John F., of Chi
cago, survive him.
The funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 1880 o'clock,
at the Leon Methodist church, the
church being filled with sorrowing
friends, and great many were un-
able to gain admittance to the
church. A quartet composed of Prof.
and Mrs. Russell Manley, Miss Ruth
Conrey and DR.. J. w. Rowell, ac-
companied at the piano by Mrs. B.
w. Lanning, sang three hymns of
comfort and consolation. Rev. Guy
J. Fansher, pastor of the church,
conducted the services.
The floral offerings were among
the most beautiful ever seen in this
city, among them being K. of P.
emblem from his home lodge, Hes
peria No. 33, huge pillow from the
Grand Lodge Officers, shield from
the Leon Commercial Club, and
floral emblems from the K. P. lodges
at Corydon, Cincinnati, Centerville
and Lamont.
At the close of the services at the
church, the knights of Pythias took
charge, the members of the order in
this city and the many visiting
knights marching to the cemetery,
where the ritualistic rites of the or
der were held, conducted by Knight
DR.. J. N Mccoy, of Corydon.
Every business house in Leon was
closed during the hours Of the fun
era1 as tribute Of respect to the
memory of one who will always be
remembered by the citizens of this
community.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07

TO engage In the banking business,
the firm being Hurst, Hawkins &
Conrey. Mr.. Hawkins retired in
1886, and a few months later Mr..
Conrey disposed of his interest in
the store, Chas. E. Hurst becoming
associated with his brother under
the firm name of Hurst Bros. Jas.
w. Hurst joined the firm in 1898,
and Geo. E. Hurst retired from the
firm in 1906. For two years he was
manager of big store at Mine La
Mott, Mo-, but resigned this position
in order to be with his children in
this city, and accepted a position as
district agent of the Mutual Life In
surance Company of New York, and
was highly successful in this line of
work.
Although called upon to face ad-
versities and deep sorrow, George
Hurst met them like man. No mat
ter what his own troubles were, he
in trouble. Since the death of his
wife fifteen years ago he has devot-
ed his life to his children and had
the satisfaction of seeing them grow
ing into men and women prepared to
lace Ln6 DdJCl6S Ol lie.
A life long democrat, Mr.. Hurst
had always taken an active interest
in the political affairs of his party
local, state and national, and was
one of the hardest workers for the
success of his party In every cam
paign he was found doing good and
effective work, but had never aspir-
ed to a political office, but would in
all probabilities have received the
appointment as postmaster of Leon
upon the expiration of Postmaster
Stookey's term of office, as he had
been endorsed for this position by
the local and state committee.
In closing this sketch, we cannot
refrain from writing a few words
personal When we came to Leon
to engage in the newspaper business
almost twenty-seven years ago, Geo.
e. Hurst was one of the first persons
in Leon we became acquainted with,
and he has been very close friend
ever since. Always a loyal support
er of the home newspapers, he gave
us support when the paper was
struggling along to make financial
ends meet. But that was not ALL He
did more, he gave us support and
encouragement by words of COM
mendation, and many good item
which has appeared in The Reporter
has been suggested by Mr.. Hurst.
AS the years rolled by we gradually
realized what true friend he was,
and never hesitated to consult him
in regard to public or private mat
ters and his advice was always of
the best. He was frequent visitor
at our Office, and we have spent
many hours in talking with a him
which were hours of pleasure and
profit to us. Many a time when we
have been sick or buried beneath a
mess of work 80 that it looked as il
it would be impossible to get the
paper out on time,. in would drop
George Hurst, of would come his
coat and he would go to work to
help In any way he could to- relieve
3ns Of the strain. He always had q
good story or item of news for us
when copy was scarce. We will miss.
his heery visits and his counsel He
was q friend who was true as STEEL
with heart filled with kindness,s
and one whose loss can never be res
placed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
Still Selling JacksOns.

c. M. Axes did not expect to get
in the real game of selling autos un-
til his big new garage is completed
so he will have real place to do
business, but the admirers of the
mighty Jacksons are clamoring for
them. The past week he has sold
three more new Jacksons, one to
VIM. Frazier, of Dayis City, one to
Tullis Bros, of Decatur City, and a
third one to Harry Beach, of Bur-
rell township. Not bad for hot
dry week. .~- ~. T. sgf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07

condition was regarded as very ser
ious by the attending physicians. He
seemed to improve under their care
for several days and it was hoped
that an operation would not be nee
essary, but it became apparent that
an operation was the last resort to
save his life, and he was operated
upon early last Friday morning by
DR.. S. A. Spillman, of Ottumwa, as
sisted by local physicians, but it was
of no avail and he passed away the
following evening. A post mortem
disclosed that he was suffering from
a large abcess extending across the
rear wall of the bowels, caused by a
perforation of the bowels, and it
was necessarily fatal, and no opera
ton at any stage of his illness could
have saved his life.
In the passing of George E! Hurst,
Leon and Decatur county has met
with an irreparable loss, and there
being called just in the prime of life.
He had always taken a very active
and influential part in all public af-
fairs and to his efforts can be credit
ed many of the public Improvements
of Leon. He was man who was
always ready to make great per-
sonal sacrifice IN order to perform a
duty which was for the good of the
city and county. He was booster
in all that the word implies and
ever at the helm when it came to do
ing real work, regardless whether
there was to be any personal gain
in it. Always responding to call
he was invariably placed on public
committees and his work was most
thorough and efficient, no matter
what the task was. At the time of
his death Mr.. Hurst was president
of the Leon Commercial Club, and
had a number of plans in course of
preparation for good things to be ac-
cOmplished by this organization dur
ing the coming year. He was a
man who did things, not for public
applause, as much of his work was
done in quiet manner, but no man
in Decatur county has given more of
his time to matters of public import.
To his untiring work in the matter
of securing Decatur county's magni-
tlcent new court house, much of the
final success after the struggle ex-
tending over several years was due.
He was one of the foremost workers
in securing the big Swift & Co. plant
for this city. He was the head of
the organization which finally induc-
ed the Burlington railroad to erect
the best depot to be found at any
station the size of Leon on their en-
tire system. Broad minded, liberal
spirited and endowed with unlimited
enthusiasm and energy, his work in
any line was work which counted.
! Only the day before he was taken
50 seriously ill he spent the entire
day in making arrangements for the
alfalfa meetings which were held in
this county last week. He believed
in doing all things in thorough
manner, and when his life's work
was done, our people are just realiz-
ing what q power for good Geo. e.
Hurst has been to his home scommun-
ity.sS I;
Mr.. Hurst during his long resi-
dense i'm Leon had frequently been
called sto sefye IN a member Of the
town ooApcil and son the school
boar1 md hisswork sin stheses lines
vas ai1sya ~ entirely II aaisfactory and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
Chautauqua Commences Next Week,

The Leon ChautauQua will open
on Friday, August 18th. The pro-
gram which appears elsewhere in this
issue is splendid one, and we have
heard many words of favorable COM
ment on the attractions booked for
the, Leon Chautauqua. The local
committee made thorough investi-
cation of each number on the pro-
gram and they give their upquali-
fed endorsement of the entire pro-
gram. There are several big top
liners on the program. DR.. Freder-
er, Rev. Father Nugent, Gov. Henry
A. Buchtel, of Colorado, Sunshine
Hawks, Mrs. Pickett, who pleased
every one when she was here before,
DR.. w. H. Bickers, Prof. G. E. Weav-
er, and Hon. Chas. J. Hall. The mu-
sical part of the program is all that
could be asked. There is the Royal
Austro- Hungarian orchestra, Hawk
eye Singing Girls, Kuney's orchestra,
the Menley Quartet, and Prof. Kim
sey bass soloist.
Everyone should commence boost
ing for the success of the Chautau-
qua. Talk about it and see that all
your neighbors attend. They will
feel better after and so will you. 1t
will be an inspiring and uplifting
week of instructive lectures and
good music And think of how small
the cost is. You can secure season
tickets for the entire week, for $50
before the opening day, or you can
secure transferable ticket, good for
any member of your family for 81.
The children's tickets this year are
only 75c. They should not miss
hearing the good program for it is
instructive as we'll as entertaining. y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
Davis City Reunion Next Week.

The Davis City reunion COM
mence next Tuesday and continues
until Friday. They have secured
Congressman Towner, Hon. V: r. Nc
Ginnis, j. H. Burrows and other
good speakers to make addresses,
there will be good music and num-
Der of free attractions, ball games
each day and the usual big crowd
will attend from Leon. Y,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
Chautauqua Tickets on Sale at Re-
porter Office.

We have on hand a supply OF
tickets for the Leon ChautauQua. The
price for adult tickets; il purchased
before the opening day is $1:5O and
for children's tickets IS cents. a.
splendid program has been: announced
for the LeonS SChautauQua, and the
price for the entire session lis very
reasonable. Come in and get your
tickets early and enjoy the Chautau-
qua st is F$ Egl..sb
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
Notice.

To the land owners of Center
township. Take notice that unless all
weeds on roads adjoining your land
are cut before August 18th it will be
necessary for me to cut them and
charge to land owners for said labor.
BY order of the State Highway
Commission and Center township
trustees.
J. E. MACY,
Road Superintendent.
Dated, Aug. 4th, 1913.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
New Pastor for Presbyterian Church.

Rev. F. a.. Lewis, of Barnard, Kan
ssas, has accepted a call to the pas
Ftorate Of the Leon Presbyterian
church. and will arrive in Leon this
week with his family. Rev. Lewis,
will occupy the pulpit at the Presby.s
bterian church next Sunday moEnine.
and evening. They have secured the
Ekats james properly for q residencss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
Marriage. Licenses:

r. F. Renfro,. Leon (. \. 3
Grace b. Spencer, Leon /. 8. 4
Geo. w. West, yDes5 MOines.
Mrs. May Hutton, Des Moines
Edwin L. Cain, Dupree, s. D..
Jessie A.. Darlington, Saline Mo-. !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07

Clerk E. E. Beck has received an
order from Judge Evans to notify
the trial jurors for the August term
Of the district court that their pres
ence would notssbe required, as the
attorneys had signed an agreement
that no jury cases would be tried at
this term of court. The convening
of court is also order postponed for
one week, from August 25th to Sept.
s1st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07

To the Mason City Times those
paste board numbers on the new
highly Vanished automobiles, match
like pair Of overalls and . claw
shammer coat IL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07

Leon q qiautauqua Aug 4 18th, s !,
to 10th. | /
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-08-07
August Court Postponed.

Dated, Aug. 4th, 1913.
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04
FELL OVER A CLIFF.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 1.-The body of
S. Homer Everett, the young society,
club and business man, who myster-
iously disappeared Saturday night,
was found this afternoon On the lake
shore in Lakewood, at the foot of a
high cliff. 1t is believed that Ever
EFT, when taken sick at a house
warming, wandered out in a daze
and fell over the cliff.
The body was found by four young
clerks, who had obtained leave Of abb
sence FROM work in order to search
for Everett and who probably viii
divide the $1,000 reward offered by
Sylvester Everett. the young mans
millionaire father.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04

offensive operations that the allies
may decide to let the Turks make
the first move.
Turkish Army Is Stronger.
The Ottoman army at Tchatalia
has greatly improved since the armis-
tice Tho soldiers are better armed
than they we're. sickness has dimin-
ished, supplies have been brought in
great quantities and fresh troops
now man the string of powerful forts.
The great drawbacks to the sue
cess Of the Turks are the political
quarrels among the Ottoman officers,
which tend to undermine the eff
cheney of the army.
Powers Protect Their Subjects.
On the other side of the Balkan
peninsula, Scutari, where the Mon
tenegrins are besieging the fortress,
is reported through the correspond
ent Of Dutch newspaper to have
fallen. There is no confirmation of
this report British and German war
ships passed through the Darda-
nelles yesterday for the protection of
the foreign residents of Constantine
pie ana a fleet of warships belong
ing to other powers is anchored in
8esika BAY ready for any emergency.
A full division Of Bulgarian infantry
advanced to the attack of Adrianople
this morning under cover of a fierce
bombardment, according to news
agency dispatch fom Sofia. The re.
suit Of the assault is not yet known.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04
TRUE TO THEIR promise, BALKANS
renew WAR On TURKEY BY AN
ATTACK Upon ADRIANOPLE FORTS
WOMEN VISIT TAFT.

Washington, Feb. A. Three women
suffrage leaders successfully ran the
gauntlet of doorkeepers at the
White House today and confronted
President Taft with their request
for a guard of soldiers, sailors and
marines for their big parade here
March 9, and the granting of a half
holiday to women employees in the
government departments who may
wish to make the march to the capi-
tol.
The president promised to discuss
the question with his cabinet The
suffrage leaders who made the re-
quest were Mrs. Helen Gardner, Mrs.
Alice Paul and Miss Glynn. Sena tor
Sutherland of Utah introduced them
to the president.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04
ADMITS ! Ting TO AMERICANS
DECLARES HE MIsREPREsENTEp
AFFAIRS WHEN He WAS STA
TloNED AT WASHINGTON
ARMY BECOMES DISORGANIzED
OFFICERS AND MEN ARE SAID TO
BE JOINING THE tNsURREc-
TO FORCES

Mexico City Feb. { lied to the
American government for ten months,
telling them that the Mexican revolu-
ton would be over in six weeks. l
was forced to invest my diplomatic
mission with a domino and mask"
This Statement was made by Manuel
oalero, formerly Mexican ambassador
to the United States. during the dis
cussion Of the loan measure in the
senate last night He continued.
"The truth Is that the department
of finance has not painted the situa-
ton as it really is We should speak
the truth though it destroys us. The
truth is that he situation is desper-
ate"
Senator caleros speech created a
tremendous sensation among those
Ernesto AIadero, ministes Of
replied, calling caIero an '.in-
discreet ambassador and bad fin
ancier.e
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04
Allies Lose No Time.

London, Feb. A terrific bonn
bardment of the forts around Adrian
ople was begun last evening by the
Bulgarians and Servians surrounding
the city to the number of over 1OO,
0O0. Almost at the moment of the
conclusion of the armistice at Z
O'Clock. siege guns and field guns
from various points commanding the
forts opened fire. Not even the resi-
Dental portion of the city was
spared.
There is considerable difference of
opinion as to how long the fortress
win be able to hold out One dis
patch from Mustapha Pasha today,
which reported that the heavy can.
nonade continued throughout the
night, concluded with the prophesy
made by the Bulgarian staff that two
weeks would suffice for the besieg-
ers to force the Turks to capitulate.
Military men, however, who know
something about the several lines of
forts which form the defenses OF
Adrianople. look for prolonged de-
tense by the besieged garrison. which
comprises many of the best of the
Turkish regular troops.
Shulrr Pasha, the Turkish COM
mander who is defending Adrianople,
has declared that he will not surren-
der the fortress until the last of his
soldiers has been killed.
While there have been some deser-
tions from the ranks OF the garrison,
these have been chiefly Christian
soldiers serving With Turkish regi-
ments. shakri Pasha still has some
10000 men, a number which is con.
sidered sufficient to man the forts
and hold at bay the much greater be-
sieging force.
Immense Forces Are Engaged.
The Bulgarians are said to have
$4,000 men in the province OF
Thrace, with 45.e0O servian soldiers
and perhaps few divisions Of
Greeks assisting them. The greater
part Of this force. however, is com
PEELED to remain IN front of Tchatai-
ia and at Galipoli in order to hola
the Turkish armies concentrated At
those places.
It is possible tnat The allies may
attack one or both Of these positions.
Il they could clear Ganipoi OF Turk
ism troops and attack the Dardanelles
straits this would give free passage
to the Greek fleet. which then would
be able to render some assistance at
Tchatalia On the other hand. the
winter seasoE IL 90 anfarorabIe Tor
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aermanv Mants Peaoe.

Berlin, Feb A resolution re-
GREETING the hesitation of The Ger
man army authorities in introducing
an army bin on grand scale cor
responding to the gravity Of the pres
ent time" was UNANIMOUSLY adopted
today by the executive committee Of
the imperial league of German towns
which is composed of representatives
Of town with less than $4,000 people.
The resolution further declares
that the smaller towns Of Germany,
although already heavily burdened,
are willing to make great financial
sacrifices in order to render the faith.
erland able to hrow its sword into
the scale In favor Of European peace.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04
BAN TOOK sRisE

Los Angeles, Calf. Feb 4-The di-
rect examination OF Mrs, Robert r.
Balm, wife Of the Mcnamara juror
Clarence S. Darrow is accused Of hay
ing bribed, was concluded today when
the attorneys trial was resumed, Mrs,
Bain was so overoame by emotion
that a short recess was called to per
NIT her to regain her composme. AZ
terward she told OF having used her
Influence on her husband to induce
him to accept bribe money from Bect
Fl. Franklin, a detective employed by
Darow when he was chief counsel
for the Mcnamara brothers
Darrows chief counsel, Earl Rog-
ers. whose Illness delayed the trial
yesterday, was taken to hospital
today. 1t was expected he would De
unable to take further part in the
trial Former Judge Powers Of salt
Lake city was actively in charge Of
the defense today
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04
Tchatalla Is il Flames.

Constantinople, Feb. 4.-The garri-
son Of Adrianople easily repulsed at
tacks last night by the Bulgarians
on the north and east fronts Of the
fortress, according to the official bull
letin issued here today. Although
no serious fighting has occurred
along the Tchatalja lines, the Bulgar-
ian troops are not fdle. The village
of Tchatalja, which had hitherto
marked the limit Of the Bulgarian
lines. is in flames. Its destruction
was apparently decided on today for
tactical reasons.
An encounter between Bulgarian
and Turkish troops took place at
Nalateps near GalllpoH today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-04
FRANcE OBSERVES MARpl eRAs

FRANCE OBSERVES MARDl eRAs.
Paris. Feb. 4-Ali Paris, and, in
fact, nearly all France, paused in
the customary pursuits of business
today to participate in the festiyit-
les attendant upon me annual cele-
bration of Mardi Gras. The celebra-
tion centered in the capital, which
became the objective point for thou
sands of visitors from the provinces
The pageant Of King Carnival, which
was the feature of the day. was
more than ordinarily elaborate ami