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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
YEARS AGO
items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published a Quarter
of a Century Ago.

A girl baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Ellis.
J. r. Conrey had resigned as a
member of the school board and was
making preparations to move to Da-
kota to make his permanent home.
The night trains on the run from
Charlton to Kansas City were dis
continued last Saturday night.
Mrs. Horace Farquhar entertained
a number of young ladies Saturday
evening in honor of Miss Viola Was
son.
Mr.. A. Warrington, Of Davis City,
and Mrs F. Walker, the pleasant
landlady of the Farmers Hotel, were
married Saturday evening.
The residence of "A. j. Davis in
Franklin township, was destroyed by
fire Friday evening and almost the
entire contents of the house were
consumed.
The children of Joseph Hamilton
surprised him on his 5Sth birthday
last Tuesday, by going home to spend
the day and carrying with them an
elegant dinner and a fine gold watch
as a testimonial of the love and ap-
probation which they have for one
5oOA
and affectionate father.
One day last week T. w. Waller
had the misfortune to get his leg
broken. He was riding on the run
ming gears of his wagon when his
limb came in contact with stump in
the road, breaking the leg and dislo-
eating his ankle. AS he has but one
leg the accident is double aftiiction.
Frank P. Downing and Miss Alice
Hart We're united in marriage yes
terday, Mayor Albaugh officiating.
The happy young couple are among
our most respected and toney color
ed residents and we congratulate
them. Mayor Albaugh performed the
ceremony with neatness and dis
patch and it was hard to tell which
blushed with the most charming
happiness the mayor or the bride.
Fred Close was counting in Mt.
Ayr.
S. A. Gates was at Mt. Ayr as
witness in the case of State VS.. James
Sessel, the defendant being charged
with criminal libel.
The entire south side of the public
square at Corydon was destroyed by
fire, the fire starting in the store OF
Henry Belville.
Invitations had been issued for
the wedding of Mr.. Frank G. Davis,
of Cedar Rapids, and Miss Mollie
Perdue, the we'll known Leon mil
liner, which will occur on Feb. 14th.
Mayor Albaugh published a de-
tailed statement of the receipts and
expenses Of the city electric light
plant for the month of January. The
actual receipts for the month were
$149.3O and the expenses of operat-
ing the plant were $140.54.
The board of supervisors appoint
ed Mark Sanger as steward of the
county farm to succeed w. A. Ketch-
am.
Cliff Reardon, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Reardon, of near Grand
River, died Sunday. He had been
away at school and was seized by
that dread disease, diphtheria, and
died one week after being taken
sick
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
DON'T BE AFRAID OF BANKS.
Seven Failures Among the 5000 Ma
tiOnal Banks Made q Loss of III
In Every $1,000 Involved
In Institutions.
(By John NJ. Oskison in the Des
Moines Capital.)

(By John NJ. Oskison in the Des
Moines Capital.)
The record of bank failures for
1913 is now available. Next time
you hear anybody say that he would.
mt trust his money in bank, pull
the following figures and facts on
him and request him to show you a
safer way of caring for money:
There are nearly 5000 national
banks in this country, with resources
of we'll over SO, 200. In the
year 1913 seven national banks fail
ed, with a total liability of $5,197,-
1886. When the affairs of these
banks are finally settled that figure
will be cut at least two-thirds. The
loss to depositors and stockholders
will probably not amount to more
than $1,5OO.OO0. So in the national
banks there is a probability that 81
in every $1,000 will be lost on ac-
count of failures.
With total resources of over $4,-
100000 14,500 state and pri-
yate banks made this showing In
1913: Eighty-eight failed, with liza
bilities of $16,12S,253. Count the
final loss to depositors and stock
holders as So,OOO,0OO and you nave
81 in $500 imperiled.
There are about 1900 trust COM
panies, with resources of about $6,-
600, 100000. In 1913 ten of them
failed with liabilities of $9,044,5O1.
Taking this record as guide, 81 in
$4,000 is lost by depositors and
stockholders of trust companies
through failure.
OF stock and mutual savings banks
we have about 1000, with deposits
of approximately $5,000,0O0,OOO.
The year 1913 saw fifteen of them
fail, with liabilities of 81, 224-
the final loss will not be above $2,-
100000. So you are likely to lose
81 out of every $4,000 you put in
savings banks.
If anybody who reads this knows
of safer place to put his savings
than in the banks of this country l
should be glad to hear of it. And
in most of the $4,000 banks the
owners of money will be paid from 3
to 5 per cent, during the time it is
left on deposit-remember that fact
when you begin to figure on an abso-
lutely safe place to keep what you
earn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
Township Officers Attended Road
Meeting.

notwithstanding the blizzard last
Friday there were about thirty town
ship officers met at the Commercial
Club rooms for road meeting which
was called by the beard Of superyis-
.ors. at which there was considerable
discussion Of the. road work to be
done the coming year. State High
way Commissioner H. G. Beard
was present and he told the town
ship officers what the law provided
and what they had to do and how to
go about it. Much good information
was gained by those who attended
the meeting. We had Mr.. Boards
talk in type, but lack of space pre-
vents our publishing it, but it will
appear next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
PIummer-Bright.

Mr.. Harry D. Plummer and Miss
Hazel Bright of near Leon, were
married last Saturday afternoon at
1880 o'clock. The ceremony took
place at the Methodist parsonage,
and was performed by Rev. Guy J.
Fansher, minister of the Leon M. e.
church. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Bright
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs. R. B.
Bright were present at the wedding.
The bride and groom expect to make
their home on farm northwest of
Leon few miles. Our best wishes
go with these splendid young peo-
ple for a happy married life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
The Men and Boys Enjoyed Fne
banquet.

more Lnan one nunQreO men anu
boys responded to the invitation to
attend banquet given in the base
ment of the M. E. church last We'd
nesday evening and they were all
glad they were there. A few minutes
before seven o'clock it was announc-
ed that supper was ready and the
ladies of the church who prepared
the repast knew how to put the men
folks in good humor by serving them
just the things they like. Rev. J. A.
E. Cunningham, pastor of the Deca-
tur M. E. church offered short
prayer of thanks to God for His care
and provision. The menu consisted
of smothered chicken, mashed pota-
toes and gravy, beans, hot biscuits
and honey, various kinds of pie like
mother made, coffee and other good
things, and when the men and boys
We're through with it they wore sat
isfied look and were ready to enjoy
the balance of the evening.
+ After the excellent meal came an
hour or more of impromptu little
talks, the first being by w. w. Craig,
chairman of the committee on ar
rangements who extended few
words of greeting and welcome, as
suring all that if everything was not
done just right for their comfort and
entertainment during the evening it
was a mistake of the head and not
OF the heart. Capt. J. d. Brown was
called upon for few words, and he
referred to the Importance of the
church to the life of the nation and
expressed the wish that all of the
churches of Leon would prosper and
grow. 1t had been hoped that Sena-
tor Geo. S. Allyn of Mt. Ayr, would
be present, but he could not come,
but sent an able representative, Rev.
w. H. Cable, pastor of the Mt. Ayr
M. E. church, who brought such
message as Senator Allyn would
have brought, saying that what the
men of today needed was a real spirit
of religion, and when they get it
they will do the things which the
church needs. Rev. L. E. Ripley,
pastor of the M. E. church at Murray,
told of mems banquet recently held
in that town, and how the men were
taking an interest in the cause of
worldwide evangelism by supporting
worker in Pcona, India, at cost
Of several hundred dollars year. He
made the men see the world as it has
been seen by others. Judge H. K.
Evans, of Corydon, was the next
speaker, and it is not disparaging to
the other speakers to say that his
was the best speech of the evening.
1t was out of the" ordinary, and his
hearers gave him marked attention,
as it was hclpful and informing, and
was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone
whether they were church member
or not. DIR. "A, A. Thompson, Of
.har1ton, District Superintendent,
WAS the last speaker. He told of the
gains made. by the church in the
Charlton district and of the share
which the Leon charge had in it. His
remarks were fitting close for such
a meeting, and left all in kindly
spirit. The meeting closed with all
the guests standing and singing two
stanzas of America" after which
Rev. E. A. Place, pastor of the NJ. E.
church at Davis City offered word
of prayer. AS the big gathering dis
persed it was with a feeling that it
was good to have been there, and
none could help feeling just little
bit better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
Censu,e State Highway Commission.

BY reference to the proceedings of
the board of supervisors published
in this issue it will be seen that the
board do not take very kindly to the
action of the commission in locating
the county highway system of roads
in this county, and they adopted a
resolution strongly condemning the
commission for their. action in re-
moving certain roads and in estab-
fishing others which had not even
been asked for. Read the resolution
adopted by the board and you will
see how they feel about the matter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
A New Physician.

DR.. J. w. Robinson, who has been
located at Grand River for a number
of years, has leased rooms in the
Penniwell block for an office and
will remove to Leon to engage in
practice. DR.. Robinson has been
very successful at Grand River, and
is highly regarded by the citizens OF
that part of the county. We extend
a cordial welcome to him to the best
city in southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
Dale Schoonoyer.

Chester Dale and Virginia Schoon-
over were united in marriage at the
brides home, west of Davis City,
by Elder Eli Looney of Davis City,
Wednesday noon, Feb. 4th. Both are
highly respected young people OF De-
catur county. Their many friends
wish them long and happy life. The
bride and groom will make their
home near New Salem church. Mr..
Dale is one of our prosperous young
farmers, s$s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
In Jail for Selling MOrtgaged
Property.

Floyd Gates, a young man living
south of Garden Grove, was arrest
ed at Osceola last week and brought
to Leon, being charged with dis
posing of mortgaged property. He
sold a horse to Ray Scott and a bug
gy to Perry Johnson, when both were
mortgaged. His preliminary trial is
set for Feb goth, and in the mean
time he is in Jail being unable to
give 5000 bonds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
Death Of Willard Gassett.

Willard Gassett, who for many
months has been in failing health,
passed away at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Gassett,
southeast of Leon Tuesday morning
at 1 O'Clock, his death being from
tuberculosis. He was an exception
ally bright young man and had many
friends. He returned some weeks
ago from an extended stay in the
west for his health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
Look Out For Public Sale.

Look out for public sale at Mar
shalps barn in Leon about Feb. 2oth:
Having decided to quit farming !
will sell all of my full blood Short
Horn cows and calves, Poland-Chlna
hogs, mules and horses, details OF
which will be given next week In
papers and bills.
M. A. Gammill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
special Tonight.

The big Kalem two reel feature
play, Midnight Mystery" with Miss,
Alice Joyce in the leading part will
be shown at the Idle Hour theatre
this evening. It's q good one. Don't
miss It. Regular prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12

F., A. Townsend has moved his In
surance Office from the Sigler build
ing to rooms over the Exchange Ma
tional bank, where he will be pleas
ed to meet any one interested in In
surance matters. ia Il. s .3s. ss.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12

Adron Noftsger returned to his
home near Lamont Thursday after
visiting q couple Of days with his
wife, who 10 here recovering from
an operation q few weeks ago. Mrs.
Noftsger = getting along very nicely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
yollmer Elected Congressman.

Henry Vollmer, democratic candi-
date for congressman in the second
Iowa district to fill the vacancy caus-
cd by the death of Congressman Pep
per, was elected by a plurality Of
from 1900 to 1000 at the special
Hull, republican. ran second, and
Chas. P. Hanley, progressive, third.
Hanley polled about one-third as
many votes as Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12
Marriage Licenses.

Harry D. Plummer, Leon.
Hazel Bright, Leon. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12

Don't forget the F'iremen's orches-
ira dance at the K. P. hall, Friday,
February the 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-02-12

Dairy Special next Wednesday,.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-03-26
PLEASANT PRAIRIE

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Alsted of Trues-
dell, are the proud parents of son,
born last week Saturday.
The powder line is not running as
the magazines are full.
James P. Torrey is visiting in New
York and other eastern points.
Mrs. Ella, Grove and daughter, Mrs.
Allen Turner, returned Monday from
visit with friends at Diamond Lake.
Oliver Eggleston of New York, Wis
tied his brother in-law, Ashley Turner
last week. They spent Sunday visiting
old friends at Wilmot and vicinity.
The Royal Neighbors were royalty
entertained Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. T. Swanson.
E. Shannon moved his family to
Balm last week.
Miss Bernez Lowe entertained a
number of friends at dinner Wednes,
day evening.
Frank Mcneil and sister are NOV
ing into the house known as the cold
parsonage, having purchased same
from the Fredson heirs.
Fl. M. Smith was Milwaukee visitor
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Barter attend.
ed the concert given by the Lawrence
Glee Club Of Appleton at the Park
Ave. NJ. E. church in Kenosha on
Monday evening.
The R. N. A. will hold an old fash.
Toned April fool social at the basement
of the chuFch next Wednesday evening
W. B. Cole had an auction sale last
week Friday. Some cows sold fol
more than $3.50.
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BRISTOL.

Mrs. Frank Fox made a business trip
to Kenosha on Tuesday.
Ed. Gethen visited at the home CT
his brother, Frank Gethen, few days
last week.
Mrs. Wickem and daughter, Marian
spent last Saturday in Kenosha.
Chas. Miller moved his family tc
Chicago last week.
Mrs. Flora Turner attended the state
convention of the Royal Neighbors at
Green Bay last Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Murdoch and
children of Kenosha, spent Sunday al
the home of G. E. Williams.
Ted shotlif has finally purchased al
Empire automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Gaines spent
Monday and Tuesday in Milwaukee.
Geo. Willett spent last Saturday in
Milwaukee.
Mrs Geo. Shields has moved into 9
part of Cyrus Curtis old house.
B. S. Benson andsH. E. McVicar at
tended a milk producers meeting al
Elgin last week.
Mr.. Sherman returned last Tuesday
night from Missouri where he hac
spent the winter with his brother.
Harwood Edwards of Kenosha, spent
Sunday evening at the home of G. T
Curtis.
Nels Peterson Of Schennington, Wis.
is visiting his brother, James Peterson
DR.. F. E. Stevens and Fred Shot
lifts automobile, arrived Monday af
ternoon.
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SALEM.

! Miss Elvira Smith and her cousins,
the Misses Sheen, went to Chicago
Saturday.
Miss Nettie Hartnell Of Ravenswood,
spent Sunday in Salem with her moth
er, Mrs. Clara Hartnell who is in poor
health.
Mrs. Matt Loescher has been danger
ously sick for several days and train
ed nurse is caring for her. DR.. Jorgen-
son of Kenosha, was called for counsel.
Miss Sarah Leet and Miss Mae Bur
CESS Of Racine, came out Sunday to
spend a few days with Miss Virginia
Burgess.
Mrs Lowrie, who has been in Evans
ton several months, will come this
week and pack the household goods
left at the parsonage, preparatory to
shipping them to North Dakota where
Rev. Lowrie has charge in waiting
for him.
Mrs. F. J. Smith is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Bassett in Zion City this
week.
Ed. Van Alstyne, who has been so
very sick, will move onto the J. A.
Foster farm where he is able to be
around again.
Mrs. Tom Powell went to Zion City
Saturday.
Matt Richter is still very weak and
does not gain as fast as his friends
were in hopes he would.
Miss Cora Beimer is visiting her
relatives in Beloit and in Juneau.
Mrs. Gitslaff of Bristol, is staying
with her daughter, Mrs. Kutskie, who
has very sick baby.
The ice has gone out of Hooker
Lake.
William Shultz had an accident Sat
urday when he met an automobile on
his way to the creamery. His wagon
was overturned into the ditch. No
serious damage was done to any one.
A man who has worked for j. Lineh
on the town line road, spent Monday in
Salem and about five p, nj. got onto a
wagon that had only a wood-rack on
and as he was badly intoxicated he
fell through to the ground and wheel
passed over his back. He was taken
to the Hooker Lake Hotel and it is not
known how much he is hurt, although
the doctor made such examination as
the case would admit of at the time.
Mr.. Handberg, a young man who has
recently come to Salem, fell and bady
hurt one of his wrists while trying
roller skates at the hall Saturday
light.
The talk given by the Rev. Earth
meyer of the Anti-Saloon League, on
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Racine, spent Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Longmore.
Mr.. Schmidt of Burlington, spent
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Klinkhammer
James H. Bullamore spent Thursday
in Kenosha.
Myron A. Gould transacted business
in Kenosha on Friday.
Chris Christensen was in Racine on
Friday.
The lumber for the re-modeling and
repairing of the Methodist church was
hauled on last Saturday. Considerable
Improvement is to be made. A new
roof to be put on the building and a
new floor to be laid.
On Friday evening, April 3rd, the
Methodist society will give an enter
tainment and supper at Woodmen hail.
An excellent and pleasing program is
being arranged, the special feature of
which will be the Southern Minstrel
specialties. Everybody invited.
Mrs. Lyman J. Strong and Mrs. En-
ma Yapple spent Monday in Kenosha.
Russell Fenske, who has been i'll with
tonsilitis, is convalescing.
Mrs. NJ. A. Rasmussen entertained
at a family gathering on Sunday in
honor Of her brother and his BRIDE
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Donsing. The
guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam Lauer and son; Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Bose, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs Kirk
wood Smith and son; Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Donsing and Fred Donsing Of
Milwaukee.
DR.. G. A. Almfelt spent last Tues
day in Chicago.
Miss Harriet M. Spence spent Friday
in Racine.
Jay W. Rhodes was in Chicago on
Tuesday.
P. M. Anderson transacted business
in Racine on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Rasmussen spent
Tuesday with friends in Racine.
| John F. Herzog visited with relatives
in Chicago on Sunday.
| John Connel of Russell, was in Som
ers on Monday.
Fred w. Heddle, who is working at
Milburn, ILL.,, spent Sunday in Somers.
Lawrence w. Anderson, who has been
employed by the St. Paul Railway Co.,
as agent in Iowa, is spending a few
days at home.
Miss Ganet CARAT of Milwaukee,
visited with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred CARAT over Sunday.
| Miss Lillian Anderson of Milwau-
kee, spent Sunday with the home folks.
/ Miss Marie Writ Of Kenosha, visit
ed with the home folks over Sunday.
| M. J. Flora, operator of the G. NJ.
& N. W. Railway at Balm and G. w.
Yates Of Pleasant Prairie, spent Sun
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.
M. Anderson.
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GER AIFICATE OF NOMINATIONS
OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT
OF STATE, S., KE1JOSHA COUNTY.
l, ]. S. Donald Secretary of State, of
the State of Wisconsin, do hereby certify
that the following are the names and
descriptions of candidates for Justice OF
this Supreme Court as ppears on the NOM
iuation papers filed in this Office pursuant
to law and that such names must be placed
on the official ballot in the district above
mentioned in the order here given.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME
COURT.
James c. herwin, No. 5l2 East Forest
Ave, Neenah, Wisconsin.
Given under my hand and seal this 23rd
day of March, 4, ID. 1914,
j. s. Donald,
(seaD Secretary of State.
CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATIONS.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF
EDUCATION.
STATE or WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF
KENOSHA, IS.
l. Russell II. Jones, County Clerk of
Kenosha County, Wisconsin, do hereby
certify that the following are the names
and descriptions of candidates for Justice
Of the Supreme Court as certified to me
by the Secretary of State and the names
and descriptions of candidates for Mem
bers of the County Board of Education as
appear on the NOMINATION. papers nled IN
this office pursuant to law, and that such
names will be placed on the official ballot
in the district above mentioned in the or
der here given.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME
COURT.
James c. Kerwin, No. 512 East Forest
Ave Neenah, Wisconsin.
FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF KE-
NOSHA COUNTY.
r. NJ Anderson, Somers. Wisconsin.
Geo, E. Mahoney, Pleasant Prairie, Wis
consin.
A. G. Pacey, Wilmot. Wisconsin.
Raymond Powell, Bristol Wisconsin.
Frank II. Shuart, Bristol Wisconsin.
Geo. L. Thomas, Somers, Wisconsin.
Given under my hand and seal this 25th
day of March, A. ID. 1914
Russell Fl. Jones.
(SeaD County Clerk.
Thurs & L. e. m26-a2
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Try a Want AID.
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HALTON POWELL'S DOLLARS
AND DIMPLES" TOMORROW
NIGHT.

Commencing tomorrow night and
continuing for four days, laughter will
reign supreme at the Rhode, laughter
so hearty and heart-whole-so whole
some, honest and soul satisfying that
it is worth whole drug store as a
cure for all minor complaints that at
flict humanity and will blow the
" blue devils''. out of any mans sys-
tenn in one sitting. All this and more
is promised by Halton Powell of MS
latest musical farce ''Dollars and
Dimples" which Eileen Rosar and a
big company of musical comedy fav-
orites will present.
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Eileen and Josephine Rosar.

Mr.. Powell claims that his latest pro-
duction is the most satisfying enter
tainment he has ever offered at pop
ular prices. That is saying a great
deal When it is taken into considera-
ton that he stands sponsor for several
of the most conspicuous successes of
recent years in the popular priced field
namely: "Henpecked Henry ''The
Runaways," ooh, Look Who's Here, y
q Night on Broadway" "The Trouble
Makers "Whos Your F'riend' and
1.-the Pinafore Kiddies.'' advdW