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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Heck Sanford Died Sunday.

Hecktor Cornelius Sanford, the
we'll known editor of the Humeston
New-Era, died at his home in Hum
eston last Sunday, his death being
caused from dropsy. He was confin-
ed to his home for only ten days
prior to his death, and last week was
the first time in thirty-four years his
paper ever went to press without him
Deing in the Office Mr.. Sanford was
qul.e we'll known in Leon, being a
son of the late DR.. H. c. Sanford of
this city, and his boyhood days were
spent in Leon. He learned the print
ing trade in the Office of Acres, Black
mar & Co., at Burlington, and work
ed there for several years. In 1880
he went to Humeston and establish
ed the New-Era Mr.. Sanford was a
splendid newspaperman, and his pa
per was a model of neatness. He is
survived by his wife and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. A: D. Mcclure, whose hus-
band was associated with Mr.. San
ford in the publication of the New
Era. Funeral services were held at
the Congregational church in Hum
eston Tuesday afternoon at 1880
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. r. Burton
Sheppard. pastor of the Humeston NJ.
E, church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Mothers Day.

Last Sunday was Mothers Day and
white carnations were worn in great
profusion in every part of the Unit
ed States
1t is always the second Sunday
in May and house and senate of the
United States last year passed
resolution taking note of it's obser-
vance. Several of the states have
taken cognizance of the day, and 9TH
ers probably will in the future. The
official badge of Mothers Day is the
white carnation. The flower is SUI
posed to be worn in honor of the
BEST Mother who Ever Lived
The object of Mothers Day as CIV
en- in the official notice of the found
ing of the organization or idea, is the
simultaneous observance by all ma
tions for the we'll being and honor OF
the home.
The prescribed observance of the
day is through some act of kindness,
visit, letter or gift in remembrance
of the mother and father to whom
grateful affection is due. 1t is the
intention of the Mothers Day esso-
citation to make this equally fathers
day and to thereby deepen the home
ties The day is so called because in
most countries there is no national
celebration in honor of home and
motherhood.
The slogan Of the association is
''The Best Mother Who Ever Lived
The time of observance has been Of
ficially set for the second Sunday in
May. Schools may observe the day
on Friday and business houses on
Saturday.
On May 10, 1913, a resolution pas
ed the United States house of repre-
sentatives and the senate commend
ing Mothers Day for observance by
the house and senate, the president
of the United States, his cabinet, and
other heads OF the government de-
partments.
Last year too, the legislature of
Nebraska made Mothers Day state
flag day in honor of Nebraskas true
homes and mothers. In May last, the
legislature of Pennsylvania made
Mothers Day state holiday, and
since 1912, Governor COlquitt of
Texas has made it practice to par
don prisoners on that day.
The promotion of Mothers Day is
planned for all countries. AssOcia-
tions have been formed in all coun-
tries to forward the work. Roose-
welt, Taft and Wilson are honorary
presidents and the governors, or
prominent men in each state are hon
orary vice presidents.
Mothers Day and the Mothers
Day International association were
founded by Anna Jarvis in Philadel-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
"A Slick Dispenser.

Charley Cherrington who opened
his new fountain at his drug store
last Saturday, was boasting that he
had the slickest dispenser in the
world last Saturday morning, and
there was no one who would dispute
his assertion. G. P. Wilson, the ex-
pert dispenser from Des Moines, who
is in charge of the fountain, was down
in the basement after some supplies
for the fountain. He stepped on the
head of a barrel of vaseline and the
head gave way and down he went
nearly to his waist in the vaseline.
He had to have assistance in order
to pull himself out of the grease, and
he was sure slick dispenser for a
time at least,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Some Fine New Signs.

w. C. Coolidge, an expert sign
writer from Des Moines. is in the
city this week and has been doing
some artistic sign work. He put
gold leaf signs on Cherrington's drug
store windows, the Exchange Nation
al Bank and The Reporter Office win
dow. He is an expert in his line and
has other work in progress in this
city. His work with the gold leaf
attracted quite crowd who watched
his skillful handling of the gold leaf
and his paint brushes. There are
lots of sign writer's travelling over
the country, but mighty few real ar
lists like Mr.. Coolidge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Geo, w. Wells Dropped Dead Tues
day.

George w. Wells, one of the old
ct residents of this county, dropped
dead Tuesday morning on the rail
road track near the home of his son
Jink Wells, near DeKalb. Mr.. Wells
had been complaining for several
weeks, but when he arose Tuesday
morning he remarked that he felt
better than for some time. After eat
ing breakfast he started to field to
do some work, but had only gone a
short distance down the railroad
track when he fell dead. He was car
ried to the home of his son, and DR.
H. C. Bone, of Grand River, summon
ed, and after an examination he pro-
nounced the cause of his death to be
water on his heart. His funeral will
probably be held today if relatives
who have been summoned can reach
here by that time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Leon Girl in Latin Class Play ut
Simpson College.

Miss Ruth Shields, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Shields, of Leon,
appears in the cast of the Latin class
play, ''The Captives of Plautus," pre-
sented at Simpson College, IndianolaA
tomorrow evening. The cast is COM
posed entirely of young ladies from
all over the state, who are all stu
dents in the classical department at
Simpson. The staging of the play
will be Roman, ), but the costumes will
all be correct Greek, being secured
from Prof. D. D. Haynes, professor
of Greek at Wabash College, Craw-
fordsville, Indiana. These costumes
Prof. Haynes and his wife designed
and made, even dying the wool for
the materials, and they are absolute
ly correct. Simpson is one of the
few Iowa colleges to attempt Latin
play. Miss Shields of Leon and Miss:
Alberta Fox, of Winterset. take the
parts of Lorlef. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
MRS. j. w. VAUGHN ATTEMPTS
SUICIDE.
Former Resident of Leon Drank Car
bolic Acid at Alton Last Week.

Mrs. j. W. Vaughn, a former resi-
dent of Leon, attempted to END mel
life by drinking carbolic acid at mel
home in Alton on Tuesday OF las'
week, but will recover. The follow
ing account of the attempted SUICIDE
is taken from the Alton Star-Enter'
prise: ,
Last Tuesday morning Mrs. j.. W
Vaughn tried to end her life by tax.
ing carbolic acid. 1t is thought he1
mind was temporarily unbalanced
caused by trouble and worry over the
troubles of her children.
AS near as we can learn she was
around the home as usual ana Mr.
Vaughn stepped out of the house 1ol
a few moments. On his return ne
saw her drinking the acid. re
knocked the bottle out of her hand
but not before she had swallowed
some of it. The whole inside OF ne1
mouth and throat we're badly burned,
also her lips and chin. Both doctors
happened to be out of town at the
time, but DR.. johnson was located al
Arispe and he tclephoncd them what
to do. Some of the neighbors were
there and assisted in caring for her.
Several times during the day she
came very near having convulslons
and it was thought she would not re-
cover, but latest reports are that she
will get we'll. There are several chill
dren in the family and most OF them
grown. They recently moved to Al
ton, coming here from Shenandoah
While in Shenandoah one OF the
boys got into some trouble with an
officer and was sent to Anamosa:
The mother worried a great deal
about this. 1t has also lately devel-
oped that one of the girls is in trou-
BILE. This seemed more than the
mother could bear.
On Tuesday when it was feared
that the mother could not recover,
an attempt was made to get the boy
home from Anamosa, and on Wednes-
day he returned, accompanied by l..
E. Trump, receiving officer OF the IN,
stitution. We understand he Will
soon be parolled, or at least his case
will come up for hearing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Fur Will Fly in Ringgold County.

There is going to be hot old time
in Ringgold county now. Sheriff Hen
ry w. Terrell, an active progressive
candidate for denomination, who has
had a bitter fight for several years
with the standpatters of that county,
has purchased the Mt. Ayr Independ-
ent and well bet there will be a hot
old time in that county with Mr.. Ter
rell in charge of the paper. He has
been fighting "tie machine for
years, but was handicapped by hav-
ing no organ, but from now on poll
tics will sizzle and fry to crisp
brown in Ringgold county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Will Push Work ON Ice Plant.

Work has commenced on the erec-
ton of the Walker artificial ice plant
just east of the Burlington passenger
depot. In order to get the plant in
operation as soon as possible tenn
p0rary frame covering will be placed
over the boilers and other machinery
SO the plant can get started and dur
ing the summer q cement block build
ing will be crested. The frame COW
ering will be placed inside of the line
OF the walls so that it will not inter
fere with the work OF building the
permanent building. 3 X
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
COMMENCEMENT WEEK
The Glass of IA of the Leon high
School Graduates Next Week.
Twenty-Five Graduates.

The commencement exercises OF
the Glass of IA of the Leon High
Z School, will be held at the opera
house on Friday evening, May 22nd
The Glass of IA is one of the larg.
est which has ever graduated from
the Leon High School, twenty-five in
number, there being twelve young
ladies and thirteen young gentlemen
in the class.
The class presented on Wednes-
and and Friday evenings of last
week, two class plays, "The Senior,'
on Wednesday evening, and Mrs
Compton's Manager" on Friday even
ing, the entire graduating class ap-
pearing in the two plays, which were
presented in splendid shape, reflect
ing credit on the ability of the mem
bers of the cast
Glass Day will be observed at the
High School building on Friday af-
ternOon, May 22nd, at 2 o'clock.
when the following program will be
given:
Music.
The Motto, Rowing, Not Drift
ing Harriet Lionberger.
Class History, Ruby Gardner.
Glass Poem, James Hoffman.
Music.
Glass Grafton, Leland Ackerley.
Class Prophecy, Emmett Mullins.
Newspaper, E. Fay Hatch.
Class Will, Ollie E. Foxworthy.
Song, Senior Glass.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be
preached on Sunday evening, May
18th, by Rev. B. F. Jacobs, pastor of
the Leon Presbyterian church, at the
opera house.
The twenty-five graduates are
evenly divided, there being twelve
who took the Latin course and thir-
teen the English course. The fol-
lowing is list of the graduates:
Latin Course-Leland G. Ackerley,
Leland G. Allbaugh, Helen X. Bar
rett, Abby F. Carrithers, Ollie E. Fox
worthy, Ruby P. Gardner, E. Fay
Hatch, James l.. Hoffman, Harriet
F. Lionberger, Marie L. McClaran,
Emmett B. Mullins, Lenore E. Price.
English Course-F. Mabel Brad
ley, John Roy Dale, Wilfred D. Car
Der, Wilma E. CARRIER, Maurice T.
Grogan, Kittie Marie Horn, Fay
Macy, Madge McMorris, Kathryn
Maude Ogilvie, Charley F. Scott,
Hdiiy -. oHyuel, RoDoII Ni. AooAo'
The program for the commence
ment exercises at the opera house
Friday evening, May 22nd, is as fol-
lows:
Music, High School Chorus. ~. 47-4 -
Invocation, Rev. Guy 4. Fansher.
Salutatory, Marie l.. McClaran.
Music, High School Chorus.
Address, Rev. C. F. Medbury.
Music, High School Chorus.
Valedictory, Leland G. Allbaugh.
Presentation of diplomas, Capt. j..
ID. Brown.
Glass Song.
Benediction, Rev. J. w. Johnson.
Glass Motto: Rowing, Not Drift
ing
Glass Flower: White Rose
Glass COlOrs: Purple and White,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Notice to Auto Owners.

1t is we'll known to all that each
and every auto owner is liable to a
heavy fine if he operates his car with
out proper number, which is for
the year 1914, except he can operate
on dealers metal number for fifteen
Gays, if before operating at all he
makes application for his own pri-
vate number. Complaint is made
daily to me about lack of numbers by
individuals, and also that some deal
ers are violating the law. If after
May 25th, all cars are not properly
equipped with numbers, both as to
individuals and dealers, l will be
compelled under the law to prosecute
any and all violators.
Ed H. Sharp,
County Attorney.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
A New Marshal.

After serving for just one month
as city marshal "Stub" Gardner de-
cided he did not have single friend
on earth and handed in his resigna-
tion as city marshal to Mayor Farqu-
har, and has returned to his former
vocation of cigar maker. Mayor
Farquhar has appointed Lafe Mitchell
as marshal and he will combine the
duties of marshal with that of chief
engineer at the pumping station and
a few other official duties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Snow a Foot Deep on May Goth.

The cold snap which swooped down
on us Monday night brought to the
memory of Mrs. M. H. Wood. of this
city, the weather of .fifty-seven years
ago. In 1857 on May goth, there was
foot of snow on the ground right
here in Leon. A little change like
the drop in the mercury Monday
night does not count when compared
with what the weather was in 1857.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Prof Gass Elected President of Quad
rangular Association.

Prof. o. NJ. Gass, of Leon, was
elected president of the Quadrangle
lar Declamatory Association at a
meeting held after the recent contest
at Osceola, the other officers being
Supt. Adam Pickett, of Creston, Sec
retary, and Supt. F. P. Reed, of Os-
ceola, treasurer. The annual con-
test will be held at Creston next year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For Recorder.

will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for county record
er at the primary election in June.
subject to the decision of the demo-
cratic voters of Decatur county.
E, We're Roberts,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Elected One More Teacher.

The Leon school board last week
elected one more teacher for next
year, Miss Nellie Mullins, who has
been one Of the efficient teachers in
our schools the past year. It is
thought that the board will complete
the work Of electing the balance Of
the teachers in the near future, but
lit seems to be pretty slow work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Base Ball.

This afternoon will occur one of
the most interesting games of the
season. The high school boys are
to play the old timers. The line up
will include many of the "Maroons.
Proceeds will be used to apply on the
sVictrola fund. School children are
selling tickets. Admission 15c.
Game called at 1880.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Baccalaureate.

Baccalaureate services will be held
at the opera house on Sunday even
ing, May II at g. o'clock. The SER.
mon will be preached by Rev. B.. F.
Jacobs, of the Presbyterian church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For County Auditor.

hereby announce my name az
candidate for the Office Of Auditor of
Decatur county, subject to the will
of the republican voters at the pri-
mary election in June.
A. w. Stearna.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For County Attorney.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination on the republican
ticket in the June primary for the
office of county attorney.
VIM. J. Springer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For Member Of Board of Supervisors.

will be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for member of the
board of supervisors for the term
commencing January l, 1916, at the
primary election in June, subject to-
the decision of the democratic voters
of Decatur county. sa
l.. P. Hastings.
of Franklin Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14

The big poultry and produce plant
of Swift & Co., in this city, is now
fornamented with two mammoth
signs. the work being done In. an
artistic manner by Ross Sanders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For County Auditor.

hereby announce by name as q
candidate for the Office of Auditor of
Decatur county, subject to the decis-
ion of the democratic voters at the
primary election in June.
Walter Osborn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For Sheriff.

I vii! be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff at the
primary election in June, subject to
the decision of the democratic vot-
ers of Decatur county.
John Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For County Attorney.

hereby announce that I will he .
candidate for the Office of county at
torney, subject to the decision of the
republican voters of Decatur county
at the June primary.
Francis Varga.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For County Treasurer.

will be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for county treasur-
er at the primary election in June.
subject to the decision of the demo-
cratic voters of Decatur county.
John w. WassOn.
of Center Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
To the Republican Voters of Decs.
tur County.

I hereby announce by candidacy
for the republican nomination for
the Office of county attorney of De-
catur. county, Iowa, subject to the
will of the voters at the republican
primary, and, If nominated, will be
thankful to the voters of the coun-
ty, regardless of politics, for their
SUPPORT.
John S. Parrish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For Clerk of the Courts.

will be candidate for re-nomin-
alton for the Office of clerk of the
district court, subject to the decision
of the democratic voters at the June
primaries.
E. E. Beck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For Representative.

I will be candidate for re-nomin-
alton for a second term as represen-
tative from Decatur county in the
general assembly, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters at
the June primary.
M. F. Thompson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For County Treasurer.

I will be a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for treasurer of
Decatur county, subject to the will
of the republican voters at the June
primary.
Elba Shewmaker,
Grand River, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Parent-Teachers' Association.

The Parent-Teachers' Association
will meet on Friday evening, May l 5.
in the High School Assembly room at
eight o'clock. "A very interesting pro-.
gram has been prepared and cor
dial invitation is extended to all who
are interested in the welfare Of our
schools. 81 lf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
For Sheriff.

hereby announce that l will be
candidate for a second term az
sheriff of Decatur county subject to
the will of the voters of the repub-
lican party at the primary election
to be held in June.
F, L, LOrey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Candidates announcements will be
run in this column Until the June
primary election at the uniform
charge of S..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14

! Don't Worry He had his stun In
sured with Townsend. ,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14
Marriage Licenses.

Orville Wills. Grand River. &. !. %
Mabel Shaw, Grand River s. !, :. 20
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-14

meet me & Cherrington !
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-26
1t VIII Be the Talk of NeU York.!
This, Our Final Reduction Sale Of
Women's and Girls Apparel

We started with School didn't until
reached model Gowns and Suits from the famous coutes assem-
bling this Sale other words have taken entire Winter stocks and hvs
simply cut the heart out Of their determined dispose them
this week. before compile inventory records
number Imported Evening Gowns have
model priced than $100hy $500
What opportunity for the society who h
calendar! .-
Lovely Dancing Foc of driptn-for the maiden The
dowag On could hundreds hundreds distinctive
Womens Suits at $40 to 500
We're $26 to 500 Moro
Women's Dresses at SEQ to 500
were $50 to $500 and Moro
Sets of Furs at $50 to 1856
Were as to ss76
Womens Fur Coats at $50 to $500
were $3.50 to $500
Women's Wraps at $42.6O and $626O
Were $50 to $126 and Moro
Women's Dress Blouses at So and $7.06 i
We're $s76 to s1476
Women's Skirts at $2.06 to $12.7b
Were $476 to s1s!N
Young Women's Suits and Coats $40 to $50
Were SIS to SIS
Young Girls Dresses, Suits and Goats
At 1878 to 1918
We're s. 30 to $3.50
GIMBEL. {: BROTHERS
..o.ow.x NEW YORK yM.y:rass 9:
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-26

0Arkoe eloanG-There Wa . contin.
vaacs q the advance In late After
neoa With Steel hoiding undtsputsd
svay - leader oe upward movement.
catering new ground and surpAsAns
~ prsvsous high for present year at
osS. New Ysrk Central gained ~
DelntA Republic Steal sold up 70 2sk.
toward the olose prices held firm, al
though the leaders caSed of from
the best nSursA Total salsA A73.-
~ ohAreo.
Openlng. - Greater 1rmness was
shown By market at opening than by
the American stocks in London. There
wae considerable volume Of activity.
ana price changes were small. the ma
jority Of them being. however. on the
aide Of decline. The activity and firm-
ness were moro noteworthy In view Of
possibility Of important decisions by
Supreme Court and uncertainty a. to
outcome Of proposed conference at
White House on Mexican situation.
First sale Of Steel was unchanged At
stx. and 0ucceodings transactions
favorable factor Of an anticipated bad
showing In quarterly report was OFF,
st By optimistio interview of Vice.
President Bops Of the Carnegie Com
pany. In which the statement was
made that We are entering upon one
Of the biggest buying movements in
tie history OF stel-making In the
United States. Selling ex-dividend.
Reading opened at 1ssk, the eQuivA-
lent Of an advance Of \. while In
Union Pacific there was an initial de-
cline Of y.
During nrst half hour market pre-
served . good undertone and market
seemed moro inclined 70 rally aftss
tAer. Reading was heavy and thia
caused relteration OF rumor that Balti.
mere 4 Ohio or Lake shore or both
WoeO selling out. II this were %. II
would have 70 be conceded that the
stock was well taken. Toward end OF
nrst half hour there was marked ~.
oovery Of strength In market. mani.
tested more In specialties than II
standard issues. SeAboard Air Line
stocks wese notably strong. the com.
mon selling ct - and the preferred
q q. U. Q. Rubber became strong
...sas e e. ~ Mexican Petroleum
Conssdsrine the uncertainty which
prevailed regarding a0sirs at wash
ington. the market was very stronH
during the second hour. The strength
In United States Steel was . feature
a. the buying was . mystery. emeit.
err gained : points to 10 Ia. due e
reports Of resumption Of operations
at Mexican plants Of the company.
In the early afternoon the market
was active at times. and some OF thu
stocks reached . little above thu
earlier high 6f the morning. but
; Reading failed to hold It's advance e
16s Ia. and general market activity
iessencd to . noticeable degree.
The Clesiag Quotations.
ne foilowins vsss ths hishsse, lowest and Ia
price, Of active stoch fos tsAay and he -
eAanes - conpsrsd with satsrday's cloaa
pgis0: