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

The minister and his family are
enjoying the Christmas season with
relatives at Redfield, Iowa. Mr..
Johnson will be home. for full day
of services Sunday.
Preaching at II and 1880. Bible
school at 9:45. intermediate and
Junior c. E. at 800. Senior c. E.
$50.
Our house is now one of the most
beautifully decorated in our part OF
the state. Mr.. Sanders finished the
frescoing few days ago and all are
delighted with the beautiful and fin
ished appearance of the rooms.
Our revival begins Jan.4. You will
enjoy the services clear through. Mr..
Sturdevant and wife, of Osceola, ex-
perienced song evangelists, will help
US. s-..' ...-.
James w. Johnson. Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
High School Declamatory Contest.

The. Leon High School held their
declamatory contest at the opera
house Monday evening, to select the
contestants who will represent the
school in the sub-district, county and
quadrennial contests. The opera house
was filled to hear the contestants.
The High School orchestra which
was recently organized, made their
first appearance in public and the
big audience was surprised and pleas
ed with their excellent music. Other
features of the program were songs
by the 7th and Sth grade pupils, a
song and drill (Japanese) by girls
from the grades, and a Scotch reel
by girls from the 4th and 9th grades.
One of the contestants, Joe kesh-
lear, who was looked upon as sure
winner, was taken seriously i'll Mon
day afternoon and could not part1cl-
pate in the contest, and is under the
care of physicians at the Leon hos
pital.
The judges were Supt. Dalzell, of
College Springs, Supt. Pratt, of Sey-
mour and Supt. P. A. Long, of Car
den Grove. They had quite a hard
time in arriving at their decision as
the markings on number OF the
contestants were very close, but they
finally made the following awards:
First over all, Miss Nancy Kemp,
whose selection was in the dramatic
class, "The Soul of the Violin Sec
ond, Miss Nina Olsen, also in the
dramatic class. with THE Littlest
Rebel Third, Miss Ida Hazlet, in
the dramatic class, with "The Heart
of Old Hickory Fourth, Ralph
Stewart, in the humorous selection,
What William Henry Did
In the various classes Miss Nancy
Kemp was awarded first in dramat-
les, Leland Allbaugh, with THE Man
of the Frontier" first in oratory, and
Ralph Stewart first in humorous.
Under the rules Miss Kemp will
represent Leon in the sub-district
contest at Osceola, March 9Th, in the
dramatic class. Misses Olsen and
Hazlet go to the county contest at
Van Vert, the date not yet being fix
ed, and Leland Allbaugh, Ralph
Stewart and Nancy Kemp will repre-
sent Leon at the proposed quadrl-
ennial contest to be held at Osceola.
All of the contestants in the var
ious classes did exceptionally we'll,
but of course all could not win. The
contestants were drilled for the con-
test by Mrs. Marion Wasson, OF Des
MOineS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Christmas Matinee at the Idle Hour

A special Christmas matinee will
be- given at the Idle Hour theatre
Christmas afternoon at 3 O'Clock
when the feature play "The Prince
of Evil,'' Vitagraph two reel fea-
.ture play will be presented. The
same reels will be shown at the ev-
;ening program The play is a dra-
matte triumph of the highest art,
filled with thrilling climaxes and the
plot is one which will interest you.
IF you want to spend a pleasant hour
Il zistmas raf fternoony or night go to
,gg4sss 1le Hour theatre and SEE this
special feature play. Ss 4, s5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
ORDERED MORE PAVING
City Council Voted to Order all the
Additional Paving PetitiOned
for. Work to be Pushed.

There is going to be a whole lot
more paving done in Leon next year,
thanks to the good judgment of the
members of the city council, who
have met twice the past week to con-
slider paving propositions, several Pc
tions having been presented by prop
erty owners asking that streets ad-
jacent to their property be paved.
At the meeting held last Thurs
day evening the council voted to
order Main street paved from the top
of the hill where the paving now
ends, down to the depot and across
the tracks to the south side of the
property owned by Swift & Co.; on
9Th street from 9th to Commercial
street; and on 9th street from the
east side of Idaho to the east side of
@. street.
On Tuesday night they again met
in adjourned session and voted to
order paving on the following
streets: Main street from 7th to 1st
street, west on. 1st to Church street;
on Church street from 7th to 10th
and from Church to Main on 10th
street; on Sth and 9th streets from
Main to Church streets; on CONNER
cial street from Mills to Poplar,
south on Poplar to list street, east
on 18th street to Vine street; on
10th street from Poplar east to Vine
street and south on Vine street to
18th street.
This will give Leon splendid sys-
tenn of paving connecting up as 1t
does with the two miles of paving
which have already been contracted
for. The city attorney was instruct
ed to prepare the necessary resolu-
tions of necessity which will be
adopted by the council at the first
meeting in January, and they will
call for bids for three kinds of paw
ing, brick, asphaltic concrete and
bithulitic
There is considerable sentiment in
favor of having some of the streets
paved with either asphalt or bithu-
litic where they are not on streets
where the traffic is heavy, as the
cost to the property owners will be
considerably less. This matter will
be determined by the city council at
the time the bids are opened and the
contracts let. The peope have conf
dence in the members of the city
council and are satisfied they will do
what is right The council will be
commended by everybody for going
right ahead with the paving PROPOSE
ton. The contracts can all be let
this winter when the best prices can
be- obtained and the work on the
new contracts commenced early, In
the spring 50 that it will all be fin
ished the coming summer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
CORN AND GRAIN.

Glass Best ten ears white corn.
1st, 81 pair of shoes by j. w. Hurst
& Co., Robert Pullin, PleasantOn.
End, one years subscription to De-
catur County Journal, L.. E. Bright,
Leon.
Class Best ten ears of yellow
corn. 1st, 81 hat by Kraft Clothing
Co., VIM. Bryant, Grand River. End,
one years subscription to The Leon
Reporter, NJ X. Voorhis, Weldon.
Glass 3-Best single ear of white
corn. $1.4O sack of flour by Estes
& Co., c. w. Rogers, Pleasanton:
Glass 4-Best single ear of yellow
corn. 1st. $1.35 sack of flour by
Stout & Fulton, BurreH Bryant,
Grand River. =
Glass 5-sweepstakes, best single
ear of corn. 1st, box of mower sec
tions by NJ. S. Phipps, Burrell Bry-
ant, Grand River.
Glass 6-Best half bushel. of Win
ter wheat. 1st, three gallons barn
paint by Brady Lumber Co., L. A.
Durell, Leon. End, two gallons barn
paint by Brady Lumber Co., Sam
CARRIER. Leon.
Glass s.7-Best half bushel of oats.
1st, $1.75 chicken coop, A. E. Cotter-
i'll, Leon, End, SIPS halter, M. c.
Freestone, Decatur.
/ Glass S-Best half bushel pota-
toes. 1st, $3.50 extension ladder by
Ballew Lumber Co., A. E. Cotterill,
Leon. End, $1.85 sack of oil meal
by sBiddison Coal & Grain Co., Roy
Cannon, Leon.
Glass Best five pounds Of alfal=
ia hay, one years subscription to
Decatur County Journal, G. w. Rog-
ers, PleasantOn. js.'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Services Closed Last Sunday.

The series of special services at
the Methodist church under the dl-
rection of DR.. Wentworth F. Stewart
of Boston, Mass, closed with splen-
did meeting last Sunday evening.
The house was crowded, and the
closest attention was given DE-, Stew
arts message which was unusually
direct and forceful. Throughout the
series and in spite Of many other
things to engage the attention OF the
people the attendance has been very
good indeed. Nor was the interest
superficial. The people who came
always went away with sensible
subject matter for thought and re-
Election. While the series was short
yet it was so concentrated ana
straight-from-the-s kind as
to mark the beginning OF new era
in the religious life of Leon. DR.:
Stewart has made us see that true
religion is as normal and natural
for folks as is growth for plant or
flower, and that a mans relation to
God can be as clearly understood as
that of child toward its parents.
He has also made us see that religi-
on is mo two-by-four proposition. "
The community has been fortunate
in having such a man as DR.. Stewart
in it's midst to bring these funda-
mental truths to our attention in a
way that has commanded not only
respect but admiration:
There is bare possibility that DR..
Stewart can be with us for a Sun
day next spring-perhaps in April.
He will have a fine hearing and a
hearty welcome from an appreciative
DoOD1a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Drew Jurors for January Court.

.@, The grand and trial jurors for the
January term of the district court
were drawn last Friday by the clerk,
auditor and recorder The grand
jurors will serve during the entire
year and the trial jurors only at
the January term of court. The fol-
lowing is the list as drawn:
Grand Jurors.
M. S. Hullinger, New Buda.
w. T. Lane, Woodland.
w. s.. Throckmorton, Garden
Grove. -. ..-...,
p. E. Brady, Leon.
Charles Phipps, Decatur.
Harry Weldon, Richland.
Charles F. Good, Fayette.
r.. r. Alder, Hamilton.
Frank Mcdowell, Grand River.
A. G. Dunham, Morgan.
II. l.. McClaran, Burrel.
T. ]. Griffin, Eden.
Trial Jurors.
Carter Scott, Burrell.
v. D.. Stanley, Garden Grove.
Jesse Roberts, Fayette.
Fred Alley, Burrell.
C. E. Tullis, Leon.
C. M. Sanger, Leon.
J. w. Butler, Eden.
Geo. T. Ogilvie, Leon.
F. M. Coder, Leon.
T. A. Culver, Garden Grove.
Will Roberts, Fayette.
E.. J. Lovett, Garden Grove.
L. r. Aten, High Point.
L. J.. Hill, Burrell.
A. M. Doxtater, Fayette.
John Overholtzer, Richland.
E. Wilson, Long Creek.
w. H. Filical, Leon.
William McJimsey, Long Creek.
l.. C. Hinkst, Woodland.
J. V. Lemley, Leon.
n. J. Mcconnell, Richland.
w. M. Sipherd, Richland.
Charles Beasley, Burrell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Special meetings will begin at the
Pleasanton NJ. E. church on nex'
Sunday morning, Dec. %, and viii
continue indefinitely. The services
will be in charge of the pastor, as
sisted by the Rev. Hints, student
pastor oftthe NJ. E. church at Ames
Everybody tis requested to cooperate
in this effort.
H. a. Place, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
I. Alumni Banquet at Lamoni.,

The annual meeting and banQuet.
of the Decatur County S. U. /. Aluna~
nj Association swill be held at LamOS
nj on Monday evening, Dec. 9th. Big
preparations are being made for the
event, and q fine sbasa ct isf planned
land lit is hoped thae 1ry Aiumnuss
nAthe county will be in attendances
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Notice to Assessors.

All the assessors of Decatur coun-
ty are hereby notified to meet at
the county auditors Office in Leon,
Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 6th, at
O'Clock. for the purpose of receiving
instructions and supplies. Every
assessor should be present at this
meeting. "a n, 1
r. E. MCLAUGHLIN, n
81 .i.53 SIS ii County Aud itor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

The following is a complete list
of the premiums awarded at the
Farmers Institute and Rural Schools
Exhibit: i.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

c. r., Butler does all kinds
jewelry repair work. 4.t 1T
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

Fer better or for worse, try the
HaH6nna Bpike, cigar. $ sS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25
Pieasanton NJ. e. Church.

James w. johnson, Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
To Revive Banking Bill.

Little Rock, Jan. 21.-R. s. War mock, 8 members of the House in sev- eral past terms, author of banking bill in the past two years and the man who fought all over the state for the initiation of his banking bill, came to Little Rock from Magnolia Tuesday for the purpose of seeking his bill properly re-introGuced in the Senate. The Warnock bill has al- ready been introduced in the House by Davis of Columbia, a former col league of MT Warnock.
 The Warnock bll is different frsm the other banking measures which have been introduced in the House and Senate, in that it contains lia- bil iy clause. This clause is objectet to by the bankers, who stherW SC en- 6orse the old Warnock bill. Mir Warnock says this is the whole life el the banking bill, and the really goot feature over the old banking laws
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
MISSISSIPPI IS 35 FEET AT MEMPHIS
VAST SHEET OF WATER SEVERAL MILES WIDE EXTENDS BACK
 OF LENEES.
Water Still Rising and steamer Hur- ries to Lower LeNec District
 to Close CreYaSSp.

Memphis, Tenn. Jan. 21-Tne riv- CT at Memphis has reached 8 stage of 3o feet at [ D. m. and is eXpeGtel lu rise to another foot within the next two days. At present il is just at the flood stage Across the river, from Memphis vast sheet of water several miles wide extends back of the levees.
 The government steamer August knowlton, with barges and equipment, left tonight for the lower ievee dis trict to aid in the work of closing fhe Bculah creVasse i'll the third levee division. This Ereak was made last spring and repairs have not been con- pleted
 Many families behind the break are moving out today. Conditions in North Memphis are unchanged. Levee yards and plants outside the levees are under a few feet of water. In S9ath Memphis the Nonconmah bottoms are flooded and industrial plants are p!". pairing temporary leVeeS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
Oppose National Forests.

Little Rock, Jan. 21.-The House has gone on record as be 'ng opposed to the National Forests being main- tained by the government in the state. It adopted a reso!u.i ion by Neal, of Polk, requesting Congress 70 abolish them because
 A National Forest is a detriment to people who live in the ne ghbor- hood;
 That all kinds of natural resources are withheld from use;
 That plosI oct ting ia not allowed;
 Ina. valid mining claims are held up:
 That the national forest are run to favor the big man and not Aelp the home-bui,der;
 That homesteads are be ng taken away from settlers;
 That timber sales are handled in the interest of the lumber trust.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
Eliminates Christian Science

l. tile Rock, Jan. 2l.-Ouc of he most important bills introduced in the House Tuesday afternoon bears the names of Hudspsth, Parker, Hart sill, Grant and Ragon, and pfoVi&es for tihe regulation of he practice of Suggestive Therapeutics in the treat Jed that the ac shall not be con- s.raed as applying to those who practice the religious tenets of their church for the cure of disease This will eliminate Christian Scien SIS from the provisions of the bill. This method Of healing i: declared not to be the practice of med cine and su"- gery as provided by existing sta)u- es.
 Among other bills introduced Tues day afternoon are:
 By Sain, to reduce tMe minimum of railroad stock to be issued by rail road companies from $500 to $100 de nom nations.
 By Patterson, Q provide tat no one shall be required to perform free labor on the public highways.
 By Johnson, to repeal s,ate capitol levy and discharge the State Capitol Commission.
 By Doyle, providing that witnesses and jurors in m sdemeanor cases where information is filed by the Prosecuting Attorney shall be paid fees.
 By Kidder, to make lhe carrying of pistols a felony.
 By Knight, to prohibit the use of check-re ns on horses.
 By Marlin, to amend the automobile act of 1911, to better regulate the speed of motor vehicles, and to per init cities to collect tax on the same.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
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AT THE JEFFERSON-Jack flaw kins, Atlanta; o. Brasher, Spring field, Ill.,; Tom Cain, Memphis; w. E. Kintner, Kansas City; w lliam Quayle setlippe, Philadelphia; l.. E. Bradshaw, New York; F. E. Smith, Chicago; w. A. Saylor, St. Louis; :; Frank Williams, Toledo, O.; George Stocks, Chicago; J. s. Thomas, Clarendon; Ed Durtin, Kingsland; c. D. Gregory, Parkdale; E. H. T sdale, St. Louis; F. E. Madding, Little Rock; o. Corral, Alexan 1lia; Or F. A. Brown, Monroe; C. w. Mob ley, Little Rock; William Radcliff, Oklahoma City; J. w. Hall, Kansas City; E. c. Wender, Little Rock; Aga C. Oracle, Little Rock; R. G. Bald W n, New Orleans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
Pine Bluff Chapter Delegates.

At the regular meeting of the Pine Bluff Chapter, D. A. R., held yester- day afternoon with Mrs. w. c. Hud- son, Eighteenth avenue and Main street, delegates and alternates were elected to represent the local chap ter at the state convention to be held at Helena on February P. They are: Delegate:'-M Mrs. F. G. Smart, Mrs. Wade H Knox, Mrs. Kirk Tunnah, Lit tie Rock; Miss Sallie Jarvis, Mrs
 Garland Street., Lake Village; Mrs. Emma Hankinson, Miss Anna Flour noy, Mrs. E. A. Peck, Miss Emma De- woody, Miss Emma Byrd and Mrs. M. E. Speers. Alternates-Mrs. May Tomlinson, Mrs. o. E. Mckenzie, Mrs
 R. B. Malone, Mrs. T. M. Phillips, All theimer; Mrs R. B. Lee, Mrs. Robert Trimble, Mrs. Lillian Reeves, Mrs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
 TO ENTER STATE CONTESTS

Principal J. R. Allen of the Pine Bluff High School, has returned rom Little Rock where he attended the ,nootino of the State Athletic Assocla- tion. The annual track meet will De held in Little Rock next May me 1r+ar-School Association will add an impromptu debate to the usual pro gram of declamations, prepared de- bates. reading and music. The local school will have entrants in praotl' callv all events in both association programs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
IN
 THE DARROW TRIAL
BUT JUDGE CONLEY PUT A lIRIMP IN LAWYERS AND THE
 WRANGLE CEASED.
But States Attorneys Made Quick De- niaIs and Selection of
 Jurors Continued,

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. N.-One question which was asked by Attor- ney Earl Rogers, chief counsel for Clarence Darrow, in his second trial for alleged jury bribing in examina prospective juror today indicated the line of testimony the defensd would introduce during the trial. It also precipitated heated discussion between opposing attorneys and brought forth the laying down of the rules by Judge Conley, prohibiting the exchange of personalities or al tercations between the attorneys.
 In examining Venireman George Robins, Rogers asked him if he knew "an old soldier by the name of Bob Bain, who worked for the district at torney'sl office and who used to be stool pigeon and gambler Bain is the McN'amara juror who has ad- mitted that he had received bribe and will be one of the states import ant witnesses.
 In the objection to the question: which was disallowed. Assistant Dis trict Attorney Ford ard Deputy Dis trict Attorney Keetch made a vigor- ous denial that such were the facts and a cross-fire argument with Attor- ney Rogers resulted.
 The defense passed twelve men for cause and during the closing hour Qf the court session the prosecution passed three As there are only a few names on the first venire remain i ing the court order a new one drawn today. It is prdicted by attorneys on either side that jury will be secur- ed by the end of the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
To Argue 6G.Day Session.

Little Rock, Jan. 21.-The argu- ment ill the injunc: ion proceedings of Grant vs. Hardage, to enjo.ng the adoption for the short session amsnd- ment will be taken up tomorrow aft ernoon, before Chancellor Mart neau. At orney General Moose and Assist ant Attorney General Streepy, will speak in opposition to the petition. while Representative Grant, the pe- titioner, declares that he is really in favor of ire snort term of xty days, but that he considers it necessary that al questions of the validity of the amendmen, be determined before hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22

W. A. Jackson Camden; Mrs. C. W. relusreW and Mrs. w. c. Hudson.
 Alter the election a delightful pro 5lahi was carried out. Mrs. \. II. Mcfeak, Of Swan Lake, read paper OH The Official Emblem" An inter- eStIiig paper was also read by Mrs. ". A. Jackson, of Camden, and Mrs Beckett, Of Kansas City, read a paper on "Heraldry" Tempting and delic- lous refreshments were served by the hostess.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
MRS. BENNETT
 SAYS PUBLISH
Thinks Her Letter Made Public, Wight Results In some Good. Ail
 Ladies should Read.

Henderson, TcX-In a le.t ter from thi place, NJ S. r. V. Bennett says: Hast November l was allcn very sicH anj hal two doctors. They slor pred me for most everything that cOGld b. thought of, and at last Ihy old me it would be n eessary 70 aavp an operation. l couldn't s,Vc in to this, ait ousl was suffer ng steal pain.
 Finally, decided try C3rlui, the woman's tonic, and hadn't used it but q short time before | was mp, lcrl- ing good, and able to do my work
 am still getting along fine, and can recommend Gardui, the Woman'a tonie, to all suffer ng women ; small always prai,c his great medcin
 If you think my expert nee would be of any benefit to any suffering woman. you ale at libery to publish it.
 Cardu, the Woman's tonic, is strictly , WCman's me licine, made up of Julc, harmeieSs. vegetable in gradients whoca aot I rcctly on thr womanly constitution.
 It stimulat $ the weakened organs, and he' build them up to neaIth and str, ngta.
 We reee vc numerous le tefs, every day, similar 0 ta one above. If # has benef fitted so many th3u@ lnds of other women, why shouldn't il do the same for you?
 Give Cardui trial.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
Powell For Long Term.

Little Rock, Jan. 21.-Smeade Pow Fl, prominent attorney of Camden, who has been in he city practically ever since, the death of Senator Day 5 Joking over the Senasorial situation is expected, 70 announce his candidacy for the long term within a few days. He has returned to Little Rock after short wis t to his home, and does not deny 4e thinks the situation favors his lection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
TRAGEDY IN THE
 FORT WORTH DEPOT
A. c. Lawhorn, of Palestine, Texas, is Shot and Killed Ky M. w.
 Magee.

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan 21.-A. C. LaWhorn was shot and killed this af- ternoon in the Texas and Pacific de- pot by M. w. Magee. Both men came from Palestine, Texas. I4awhorn, with his wife and children, was flee ing from Magee. The latter declar- ed that Lawhorn had ruined his home. When arrested Magee said:
 'FLawhorn forced me to this. Three week ago he threatened me. I either had to kill him or be a sheep.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-22
Birthday Party.

Little ]. C. Harrell entertained a number of his little friends in honor of hls sixth birthday yesterday alter noon at his home on East Sixth ave- hue. Games and contests furnished the amusement for the little ones. Marguerite Roma won the prize, a beautiful box of stationary. At a suit able hour delicious refreshments were served. About thirty guests were present.