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Evening journal., 1914-12-26
Cen. DUPONT Recovering
after AN OPERATION

Announcement was made this morn
ing that General r. Coleman DUPONT
president of the DUPONT Powder Com
pany. who was operated on for abdOm-
nal trouble at ST. Mary's Hospital
Rochester, Mimi, on Thursday, by DR..
Charles II. Mayo. is doing as well as
can be expected.
General DUPONT had suffered inter-
nally following a severe operation Of
a few years ago. and he went 70 Ro-
chester about ten days ago for obser-
vation and treatment by Or. Mayo. a
famous surgeon, who decided another
operation was necessary. His speedy
recovery is expected.
DR. Mayo wired last night: General
DUPONT had very comfortable day.
Doing as well as can be expected. "
Further word is expected this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
BY The United Press.

10y he AIMilfu AANna
pErROGRAD Dec. 26.-kesistng
constant day and night attacks along
the 75.mile front from the Nistula
River southwark TO Opoczno, the Rus
sian line before Warsaw continued TO
hold today. The banks of the Bzura
aud Rawka Rivers, which the Germans
have vainlv endcavorcd 10 cross are lined
with bodies of the enemy.
Massed attacks upon strong Russian
positions have been repeatedly repulsed
but the efforts of the Germans continue
and strong counter attack is being di-
rcctcd against their lines along the Pillca
River. While the Gcrmans are directing
their main assaults between Sochzczew
and Skiemiewice, the Russians are en-
dcavoriug 20 pierce the enemy's lime
along Pilica.
Only Mt ono point along the Bzura
River have the Germans been able q
make-a crossing. il is declared here, an,
with rciniorcoments which have heel
hurried to that region, the enemy d
expected TO be hurled back.
II IS geenrally believed here tha
the lighting in Poland is now rapidl
approaching a crisis. General Fran
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
FROM THE WAR

LONDON GUARDS AGAINST AEHOrLANE ATTACK
BY The United PrssS
LONDON. Dec sst-Evsry rreesutou vas taken IN Ies-
don today to prevent successful aeropans attack upon ts
m The daring Dover and souhend during which
German aviaors succesded song about the cities and tAsn
making their escape convinced the War oeoe that aided
w foa hostile ayisors might easily London and drop
bombs upon the c Although an electric sgns we're taken
down soon aer the outbreak the and other lights we're
aimmed London spent night in even blaeker daFsne4
orders were issued light not absolutely needed
should be turned on From It Is expected that con
Giant aeropiane patrol maintained along the coast TO
ara against the spprosch hostile avatoTs upon london
IN the raid upon pover well that southend yea-
rday tho German avasors advantage o. oe in which
m coached the coast Guns al sheerness and
obs points ware Of the German who
ber over souea5 As iog and it is nov sgdsus
cha, only By couuss sssoDsns saes such Fsia Os 70
sisted.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
English Poet Wants America
TO Bring Peace Among Nations

dren by the thousand and battering
the ramparts of civilization. Those
who are responsible dare not let their
people have the truth, preferring to
send them TO their death rather than
risk a revolution.
'It is the duty now Of every neu-
tral country to drive the truth into
them and tnoa the German people
themselves will end the war. When
they do they'll end exalted forgers Of
kilograms. crowned thieves and lying
diplomats.
Let America speak as Lincoln
spoke and lift up the torch OF liberty
TO millions of men who are now. like
sheep. being prepared for the slaugh-
ter"
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
ALLIES REPULSE GERMANS In
CHRISTMAS DAY ATTACK; TAKE
TRENCHES But ENEMY RETAKESIT IT
Kaisefs Army Defeated Northeast of
SOupir in RegiOR Of Penihes---EngIish-
French Make Further Progress in Upper
AISace.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS Dee 26Yiont German attacks Christmas Eve which
Christmas Day, reported the official cOmmunca
the today. attacks, delivered Ch,y north
Perhes the state
indicates little cessation in fighting yesterday except
in Belgium where operations hndecd by fog.
the there feeble cannonading be-
but between the L and the Disc
points the most desper
resulted At Lhons French troops captured German trench
returned the aak and rcok the
position
attacks ulscd at Nouletes Bosec East Of Albert
and LihOn
Chy northeast Soupr repuised
night attack
Perhes repue the French artillery sleneng the enemy
The attack wasaga yesterday, but repused'
Further is reported in Upper Aisacc
Evening journal., 1914-12-26

In France they are using everything
for hospitals. Indeed, France 1t halt
hospital and half battlefield The upper
picture shows some of the river barges
used for hospitals a large Red Cross Is
painted on the top OF the cabin in the
middle of each boat 10 warn hostile air
men against dropping bombs. Fighting
in the windmill country of Flanders IS
depicted in the lower picture. These
big stone or brick mills are often used
as shelter by the soldiers in the skir-
mishing.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
OUT 0F work. he
Can't SUPPORT FAMILY

After Mrs. Frances McCloskey, the
defendants wife had given damaging
testimony against him. Michael Nc
Closkcy was held in $500 bail for a
further hearing on the charge Of wife
heating in City Court today. McClos
koy will be again arraigned next sat
urday.
Mrs. McClOskey said her husband
struck her in the neck yesterday. She
dded that she has to take in washing
TO care for her children and herself
although the defendant is machinist.
McCloskey denied the charge and said
il is impossible to obtain work here
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
IN HOSPITAL after
ATTACK ON Street

After Deputy City Solicitor John f.
Lynn informed the court that Robert
Wilson. the prosecuting witness, still
is unable to leave Delaware Hospi-
ta!, Judge Churchman. in City Court
today continued the assault and bat
terry case against William File and
Thomas Fox. They will be arraign-
ed again next Monday. Wilson, who
is a dealer in Christmas trees. is
said 10 have been severely beaten
by the defendants. whom he believes
intended to rob him.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
IODAY'S War STORY

FRANCE.-YiOlent German at
iacks on Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day repulsed. Between
the sea and The Lys only feeble
cannOnades because OF fog.
Further progress in AlSaVe.
RUSSIA.-Russian line before
Warsaw holding despite constant
attacks Of the Germans who are
said to have been able to cross the
Bzura river at only one point
whore they are being attacked by
the Russians. The Gar leaves
Moscow for the front.
LONDON. - Great precautiOn
being taken TO prevent an aero
plane raid on London, following
the appearance Of German air.
craft over Scuihcnd yesterday.
kUSTRI L. Repulse Of the Rus
slams in Poland claimed. Situa-
tiOn IN Galicia unchanged.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
Wife Says HUSBAND
NECLECTS SICK BABY

The defendants wife announcing
that he is not caring for her children
or herself. Judge Churcaman in City
Court today ordered the immediate
arrest of John Burke who has been
before the court in the past. Mrs
Burke told the court one Of her chill
dren. an infant, is i'll and Burke is not
complying with the orders Of the court
Burke will be arraigned Monday.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
POOL ROOM LAW IN
this Case USELESS

Harry Simmons, a l7-year-old boy
recently tried on a disorderly conduct
charge was before Judge Churchman
in CITY Court today and given another
chance. simmons was arrested at
the bchest of A. Genapolus, who is
connected with a pool room at No.
SOC Market street.
Deputy City Solicitor John f. Lynn
reported that he had investigated the
oucstion of arresting the pool room
man for allowing minors 10 frequent
the place. but found the law applied
only to Kent and Sussex counties
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
musRANp PAYS suPPORT.

Tho non-support case against J. J.
Corliss was before City Court this
morning when Mrs. Corliss reported
her husband is doing we'll Special
Agent Stout said Corliss is making his
payments promptly.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
WEATHER

Fair tonight; Sunday, fair
with rising temperature.
Moderate variable winds.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
SUN AND TIDES.

At EyENING JOURNAL OFFICE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
Mrs. Emma Baker and son Law.

! Mrs. Emma Baker and son Law
renee were Leon visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. John S. Gardner spent We'd
nesday with her daughter Mrs. Min
ME Woodmansee.
Sam Southern and two sons, Frank
and Carl, spent Tuesday evening at
the Jeff Strange home.
c. l.. Axes and Ed Rumley went
over to help care for Mr.. Axes faith
er Wednesday night, who still con-
tinues seriously ill.,
Warren Rumley called on Law
renee Baker Wednesday evening
Those who were shopping in Leon
Thursday were Mrs Bertha Strange
and daughter, Anna, Mrs. Minnie
Woodmansee and Mrs. A. E. Rumley.
Henry Axes. father of c. l.. Axes,
Leon Friday morning about 6 o'clock
and we extend to the family our
sympathy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Baker spent
Saturday night with his mother, Mrs.
Emma Baker and brother, Lawrence.
Joe Hamilton has purchased G. l..
Axes lease on the Hamilton farm
and he took possession Saturday. Mr..
Axes has moved on the Byron Stout
farm south Of Palestine.
The entertainment and box supper
given at the Sunny Side school house
Friday night was a complete success.
Although the weather was quite
threatening and the roads bad good
sized crowd was present and all
seemed to have good time.
Master Reuben Claypool has been
absent from school the past week on
account of throat trouble.
Miss Jennie Ross visited Miss
Georgia Hull aSturday night and
Sunday.
Quite a bit of sickness in this vi
entity but all seem to be improving
at present writing.
Miss Grace Poland spent few
days visiting with the Bunch sisters
and also attended the box supper
Friday night
Cyrus Hollybee visited at the jeff
Strange home from Friday until Sun
day afternoon.
Miss Pearl Cannon, of Leon was
the guest of her friend, Miss Thelma
Woodmansee Friday night having
come out to attend the box supper.
Miss Dartle Martin was the guest
of her uncle, jeff Strange and family
a few days the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Southern were
Leon callers Monday.
Mrs. John S. Gardner called on
Mrs. Ed Rumley Saturday afternoon.
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Sunny Side.

A. E. Rumley stock dinner at the
Henry Ross home Monday.
Mrs. Emma Baker and son Law
renee spent a few days visiting at
the home of Clarence Baker and
family north of Leon, the fore part of
the week.
Jeff Strange and family spent Mon
day evening with A. E. Rumley and
family.
Miss Thelma Woodmansee was a
school visitor Friday.
Lewis Simpson is working for Joe
Hamilton.
This vicinity was we'll represented
at the Great Wallace and Fagen5ack
show at the Idle Hour Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Emma Baker and son Law
renee spent Thursday evening at the
jeff Strange home.
Miss Irene Stone was the guest Of
Miss Jennie Ross Saturday night.
Miss Thelma WoOdmansee spent
Friday night with her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Gardner.
Mrs. A. E. Rumley and son War
rem spent Wednesday night with her
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley Of
Leon.
Mrs Green Stanton of Leon, spent
a few days the past week at the home
OF Mrs. Emma Baker.
Warren Rumley took dinner with
Carl and Frank Southern Tuesday.
The Misses Jennie Ross, Irene
sSeone and Lima Muse called on Miss
Georgia Hull Sunday.
Mrs. John S. Gardner called at the
Jeff Strange home and also on Mrs.
Emma Baker Sunday afternoon.
Willie Harris is staying at the
home Of his uncle. Ed Harris and is
going to assist him with his work
ibis spring.
Miss Fora Cummins was an over
Sunday visitor with home folks.
Miss Ethel Bunch closed most
successful term Of school at Fair
sRie@ school the past week.
We have been having some fine
spring weather and rains which did
lots of good to the fall wheat and
pastures.
Misses Hazel and Velma Mckay
spent Thursday with Miss Frances
Strange.
Master Amy Hull was the guest of
his friend Warren Rumley Saturday
night and Sunday.
A. E. Woodmansee and family
were Sunday visitors at the RUDE
Mclaughlin home in Leon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley of Leon,
was the guest of A. E. Rumley and
family Saturday night and Sunday.
(Delayed.)
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Woodmansee
were Leon visitors Monday after
noon.
+. M. Cummins and daughter, Miss
Carrie. visited Tuesday with his son
Earnest and family, of Lone Star.
John S. Gardner is serving as court
bailiff during the past two weeks.
Henry Rumley took supper with
Jen Strange and family Tuesday ev-
ening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
Morgan.

Miss Coral Curry spent Sunday
with Halle Hubbard.
Miss Beulah and Willie Hubbard
called at NJ. L. Dale's Sunday even
ing.
Floyd Davis is on the sick list.
Miss Annie Hubbard went to Davis
.ity Friday to depart for Grant
City
Eugene Massey spent Wednesday
night at Jim Hubbard,s.
Jim Nichols and family called on
NJ L. Dale's Saturday.
Wilbur Potter is better at present.
Miss Annie Hubbard returned to
her home Thursday evening after q
weeks visit with Miss Beulah Dale.
z. T. Newcomer il visiting at Mart
Davis. Il n IS
Verge Moore and Monroe Brown
called on u. u. Deae Sunday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
Pine Grove.

Several from here attended Judd
Vanderpools sale.
Fred Ramsey had the misfortune
of losing one of his best horses.
John Minor papered for Mrs. John
West Friday and Saturday of last
week
Bert West and Lowell Hellyer
made business trip to DeKalb Fri
day.
Ruby West called on Myrna West
Friday.
School commenced Monday at Elm
Grove
Those who were business callers at
Van Vert Saturday were Clyde
Blades, Fred Fry, Bert West, Lowell
Hellyer and Mr.. Merrill.
Ramsey's sawmill was running on
full time last week.
Flossie and Dewey West called at
Francis Sprays Sunday evening.
John Minor has been on the sick
list but is some better at this writ
ing
Ivan Crees called on Flossie West
Sunday evening.
Grandma Edwards spent last week
with her daughters, Mrs. VIM. Young
and Mrs. Chris Poland.
5gpt : AZ
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
Higl, Point.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Morton spent
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Jim
Thompson. who is quite ill.
Miss Grace Beavers returned to
Leon Monday after spending her
spring vacation with home folks.
Miss Hazel TBaupel came home
from Garden Grove Saturday after
spending the past week with her
grandma Ea, tlett.
Miss Rosa Bennett returned to
Boone, Iowa, Friday aftes: spending
her spring vacation with her grand
ma Mendenhatl and her sister, Mrs.
Grace Gordon.
Miss Harriet Beavers closed very
successful term of school at BradDey
Friday with a splendid program
which was enjoyed by the patrons
and visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cronin of Gar
den Grove, visited Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs. Ben Woolley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almond Fortune Wis.,
tied with relatives in Garden Grove
Sunday.
Fred Woolley was Leon visitor
Thursday
Another dime afternoon was held
at the pleasant home of Mrs. John
Konklin. She was assisted by Mes
danes Dolph and Everett Konklin,
Frank Smith, Archie Skinner The
afternoon was spent in fancy work,
music and a recitation by Gladys
Muck and song by Gladys and Isa-
belle Muck Peaches, whipped
cream, light and dark cake, salted
peanuts and coffee were served. Mrs.
Muck is new member Of our soci-
ETY., also Mrs. Hammill.
Miss Raclel Vandenburg visited
with Mrs. F. E. Warrington Saturday
and Sunday.
Jake Williams and family, of
northwest of Garden Grove, spent
Sunday with Nose Traupel.
Elver Smith continues very poorly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith visited
Sunday with his father, Elver Smith.
Mrs. Ross Fulton and family, Mrs.
johnson of Leon, visited Sunday
with John Konklin and family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
Springdale.

Charley Edwards, Dan Bright,
Chas. Phipps and John Hammer had
business in town Monday.
Miss Eva Edwards returned to her
work at c. NJ. Corrington's store
Monday morning after spending two
weeks at home.
Miss Blanche Roberts is sewing for
Mrs. NJ. Dingman this week.
Mrs. Will Gilbert is helping her
sister, Mrs. Lenna Lewis at town this
week.
Miss Lucetta Kyle, who has been
boarding in town and going to school
is boarding at home now and riding
horseback
Gus Woodland spent the first of the
week in town with his parents.
H. A. Wells was business WISH
tor in town Wednesday afternoon.
Major Smith, cousin of George
Williams, from Joplin, Mo-, is work
ing for him for a few weeks.
Mrs. Harriet Williams spent
Wednesday with her son, George and
family.
Ben Bennett has a new buggy.
Look out for the Hale storms. Ben.
Mrs. Lincoln Woodland and son
Otis were in town Thursday after
noon
Howard Bennett helped John Han
nar with his work Friday and Satur-
day.
Miss Iowa Hammer spent Thurs
day night with Mrs. Frank Robbins.
Nye Woodland was quite sick the
first of the week but is able to be at
work again.
A fine little girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs Hank Brennan Friday.
Misses Nan and Iowa Hammer
were shopping in Osceola Saturday.
T. B. Lewis spent Saturday with
his cousins, the Gilbert children.
The young people of this vicinity
gave Mr.. and Mrs Earl Sutherlin
quite surprise Saturday evening at
the home of John Hammer and fam
lily. 1t was an ideal charivari crowd
as far as noise was concerned. The
boys were little too late to help
eat the wedding cake, but candy was
served and cigars were furnished by
the groom Several musical numbers
were rendered after which all de-
parted, wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Suth-
erlin long and prosperous welded
life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
Sweet Creek.

Quite few from this vicinity were
in Leon attending court the past
week.
illss Mabel Bedell was absent from
school Friday on account of sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Noftsger
we're called to the Harrison Orfield
lone Friday evening by the death
Of their little nephew Roy, who was
stricken with appendicitis few days
ago. He was buried in the Terre
iIaute cemetery Sunday.
Miss Muriel Wiley spent Sunday at
the Frank Noftsger home with her
friend, Miss Annie.
George Noftsger and John Nc
Laughlin spent Sunday at Frank
Noftsger's
John Zimmerman was a Lamont
caller Friday.
Ed Fest called on the Wiley boys
Monday morning.
C. E. Noftsger called on Dusky
Gentry Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bronson of
Decatur City, called on the latter's
sister. Mrs Charles Noftsger Sum
day afternoon.
George Williams was Leon call
er Friday and Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NOftsger and
daughter Annie attended the funer-
al of Mr. Noftsger's aunt, Mrs. Josiah
Noftsger Wednesday.
DE. Wiley called on Frank Motifs
ger Monday morning.
Isabelle Wion and son Fred called
on their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Wise Sunday.
Misses Muriel Wiley and Annie
Noftsger were out horseback riding
Sunday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser.

Flush out the accumulated waste
and poisons of the winter months;
cleans your stomach, liver and kid
neys of all impurities. Take DR..
Kings New Life Pills.; nothing bet
ter for purifying the blood. Mild,
non-griping laxative. Cures consti-
patton; makes you feel fine. Take no
other. Csc at your druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all
hurts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
How's This1

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned. have known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo, O.
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
couo surfaces Of the system. Testimontalg
cent free, Price Is cents per bottle. 0ol6
~ Ill SDruSg11tA @ssS tei "a Z
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YOUR SUMMER UNDERWEAR.

Probably the most complete stock of muslin or knit
underwear in this part Of the country.
In knit underwear we have been selected agent for
Musings and they will be found here hereafter Our
shipment Of gauze wearhas just been opened up and If
it IS summer goods you need we have them.
Ladies' Unions, Csc, 45c 48c, 75c.
Ladies' piece Garments Csc, 48c, 75c
Ladies' Gauze Vests complete showing Sc, 8sc, 1Oc,
13c, 15c, 1885, 25c
Mems Unions CSC, SOC, csc, s1.35
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09

1t is still raining so we will GER
tainly have plenty of water for a
while
Miss Lelah Curry and Cecile Gam
mill spent Sunday with Miss Cecil
Hubbard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Hubbard were
Pleasanton callers Saturday.
Freeman Hawkins and Ray Gors-
line were Leon visitors Tuesday.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the Mrs. Comerford sale.
Dell Cozad and Max Dale moved
several head of horses from Jane Lii
lies Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
JEWELRY NOVELTIES.

We have the things in this line and about any
thing that s new will be found here.
The long Bead Craze is one and we have them
&c. 45c, and up.
Fancy ornamental hair pins, prices as you want
them Per set Csc and 45c
Bar pins, varied line and nice nifty merchandlse
10c 19c, Csc, 45c.
Fancy breaches, 25c and 45c.
Stick pins Vpins for front of waist, tie clasps, in
fact most anything in jewelry that's in demand.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
LADIES' FABRIC GLOVES.

Long gloves will be in demand and we have them
in Lse or silk long or Short black white and most any
color wanted
Prices from Csc to $195 per pair.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09
FOR THE MISSES AND CHILDREN.

We will open this week shipment OF Hats for
your Easter parade girls, and you will some of the
niftiest little things shown in straws ready to wear
Mothers you can't afford to pass these at our prices
see them and know.
Prices Csc, 48c, and 69c.
Straws for in work and medium priced Hats
All prices up to 48c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09

We guarantee our cement blocks
the best snd cheapest on the market.
Leon Cement and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-09

The Repostr Rrin4s Hosre Bills.