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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-21
The Washing ton
Birthday Association

Advisory Conrnittee-F D. BroeEe f. . 'o"nham julian
Y. Williams and J. II. Trimyer.
Finance Cormtee Harry Ea" nond chairman H. V GRAHAM H.
H. N 5rocle j. II. Trimyer = l. Say'H&ke
X. W. Ogden, A. \. Paul ". j. Eucke, P D. "e5craS"n o. "
Kirk w W. Baleager, May e Downham, j. l. Williams Carroll
Pierce Harre White Preston, Thomas L. Hail. Thomas
Chauncey, and H. i. Kirk
Military Comnitsecap T. L. sayraker chain ar: MAJ
Smith Maj King: First Lieut. H.
Noel Seco:d Trenary r H. c. Beverley Arthur
Herbert Carroll II. May.
White chaman Luther Thompson, James
Peyton L. Cane iWorhngton, Wili;m May r.
NJ l. Dwyer, Robert A. Zachary William L. Ramme end
William T. Carne
Fire Observation-Disclosures Ogden, chairman
Thomas Chauney Albert NJ R. Nor
Howell, John Ieadbeater cDemot A
Normoye, William Wild F. Petty j. Douglas and W. ~
Glasgow
Organzaons-A A. Paul Chairman Geo X c. NJ
schwab Martin w. Mansfield Eberhard,
May Butcher, Y. H. Peele P NJ Bradshaw, j. H. Trim
Norman Williamson. DR.. E. A.
Civic Organization T. Preston chairman Conrad Johnson W. H.
Sweeney Harry n Fisher S. G. Banton and B. Preynan
CommeeWiiam Hall, Lucket chairman; M L. Price Donald
Aitcheson L. App R. Robbins David cheson
H Sullivan, An Warfd and Frank A. Bayls
Carriages-Thomas Hall chairman Stephen Gill;
William May, and H. H. Hall,
CommtteePeter Won der Weseaken chairman; Mar
P Greene, W. P Kelly Nugent William Desmond w H. Swee
ny j. Mcfarland R. Power, NJ A. Quinn, A A
and Courtney Acton :
Reception Committee-E Downham chairman; Norton,
a G. Brent Gardner. Boohe J. NJ HILL B. Wheatey
NJ Rerschel George X Pickett Burke B. NJ Acheson A. H.
ohert, Carln L. c. Barley Paf George E.
of
Decoration Committee Thomas ehauncey chairman;
White G. Hubbard W. ". Balnger S Dawson and
Ewald
TRANSFORMATION Commttee-Harry Kirk chairman Bay
hs Conneley, Preston,
Harvey Henhaw Graham, Graham, and Percy E.
Cliff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-21
Monday, February
23rd, in the histor-
&c old city Of Alex
andr.ia under the
auspices OF the
George Washing
ton Birthday Assn.
Formation of the Parade

Unofficial and Subject to Change}
Detail Of Police.
Col Henry I. Allen y. S. A.
Chief Marshal.
Julian Y Williams
Chief Of Staff
Aides from Fairfax and Alexandria Counties.
First Division.
Officer, Of the ASS, on and Distinguished Guests
Iity Officials
The Marine Band.
The Governor of Virginia will be escorted by the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues, two companies being
in front Of his carriage and two behind.
The Secretary of War and the Assistant Secretary Of
Navy will be escorted by one troop Of cavalry ond one
company Of seamen, the Cavalry proceeding in front
of the carriage and the seamen following it.
Engineers and Marines from Washington Barracks
Coast Artillery from Fl. Hunt and Fort Washington.
Field Artillery and Cava ry from Fort Mye1
The Virginia Volunteers.
The District National Guard
The District Naval Reserve s.
The Washington High School Cadets.
SECOND DIVISION
Kenneth W. Ogden, Marshal.
Committee of Fire of City Council
Chief Alexandria Fire Department.
Delegation from Washington Fire Department.
Potomac Fire Department.
The Friendship Veteran Fire Association
The Relief Hook and Ladder COMPANY
The Columbia Engine Co.
The Reliance Engine Company
Reserve Engine.
THIRD DIVISION
Ernest E. Risdon.
Staff Marshal.
Uniformed Canton, l. 0. O. F., Of Alexandria,
Improved Order Of Red Men.
Junior Order of United American Mechanics.
Frateanal Order of Eagles.
Ioya Ordel. of Moose of lexandria and Washington
Lone Star Camp American Indian Guards.
Order of Fraternal Americans.
Alexandria High School Students.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-21

A giant military and civic parade
typying the love and respect OF the
American people for the First Pre-
sident. To be reviewed by
HON. WOODROW WILSON
President of the United States
HON. THOMAS r. MARSHALL
Vice President of the United States
HON. HENRY c.. STUART
Governor Of Virginia
And hundreds OF other distinguish
ed guests
Headed by Americas greatest
musical organization
The Marine Band
To tie 0lt-of-Tow Subscribers to the Alexandria
Gazette -
You are invited to make the Gazette Building, BIT
hoadc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-21
The Marine Band

You are invited to make the Gazette Building, 3l7
King street your headquarters while in Alexandria It
on the route of the parade in the heart of the city ano
convenient to the car lines. Leave your baggage or
packages which vii! be checked without charge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Leon Boy Wins Honor.

The following clipping from the
Corydon Times-Republican in refer,
ence' to DR.. Crittenden Ross son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Ross, of neal
Leon, will be read with interest by
his many friends here who are pleas.
ed to hear Of his success in his chos-
en- profession:
Dr.. Crittcndcn Ross, Q former resi-
dent of this place and a graduate OF
our high school in 1909 and a recent
graduate of Veterinary Department
of Iowa State College, leaves today
for New York City where he has &C
cepted a position with DR.. Robert w.
Ellis, editor of American Veterinary
Review, the most noted veterinary
journal in America
DR.. Ross will assist DR.. Ellis in gen
eral practice. This is considered a
special honor in view of the fact that
DR.. Ellis visited Ames last year and
saw fit to select him from the class
for the position,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

The Ford Paving Co. have south
Main street from the top of the hill
to the depot all torn up, and expect
to complete the curbing on this con-
tract the coming week. There is con-
siderable grading to do on the hill.
Some brick have been laid on west
Commercial street, and also on north
Church street. The contractors ex-
pect to complete the concrete work on
church street within week. They
have been delayed on account of
breakdown of the concrete mixer, but
it is working again Some delay has
also been experienced in not getting
brick fast enough, to complete the
work where, the concrete has been
put in. The main roads leading from
Leon in all directions have been
blocked for several weeks and 1t be-
gins to look - If some Of these
|streets ought to- be opened up. i. b
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Beautiful Flags for Memorial Day.

The third annual flag week of the
Register and Leader and Evening Tri-
bune is May Goth to goth. Thou
sands of beautiful American flags
will be distributed for Memorial Day.
This is an extraordinary opportunity
for you to get flag.
These flags are full 5 feet long,
sewed stripes and absolutely guaran-
teed not to fade. Get one Today.
The supply is limited.
Send $140 for either the Daily
Register and Leader, 8 months or the
Evening Tribune 6 months, by mail,
and the flag will be sent you pre-
paid. Or-agree to take either the
Daily Register and Leader or the
Evening Tribune for months from
your local carrier boy and he will
supply you with flag for $40.
Send mail subscriptions through
the editor of this paper, the postmast-
er, or direct to these papers, Des
MOineS, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Mrs. J.. A. Caster went to Des
Moines Tuesday to visit friends and
attend the state chapter of the P. E.
o. society. This morning she goes
to Ames where she meets her son,
Brown Caster and will accompany
him as far as Chicago. Brown is
member of the University of Califor-
mia Glee Club, which has started on
trip to Europe and the club is CIV
ing few concerts in the larger cities
on the way. They appear in Chicago
this evening and sail next week for
their European tour. Mrs. Caster
will visit a few days in Chicago and
then goes to Savanna, Illinois, to
visit few weeks at the home of her
brother.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Mrs. E. E. Bell entertained in a
delightful manner a large number OF
ladies at an afternoon last Friday. A
feature of the afternoon was
guessing contest, each guest being
provided with card on which was
printed a, list of what the names OF
21 different persons wives should
be, emblematic of their husbands
profession. Mrs. ]. 0. Woodmansee
correctly answered the largest num-
Der and was awarded q handsome
Dutch china plate as q prize. Delic-
ious refreshments were served Dy
sMrs. BELL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Henry Bright and daughters, Miss
Ida, and Mrs. Eta Spencer, of Chi
cago, returned Monday from a stay
of some days at the Lineville Mineral
Springs. Henry says he has been 60
ing to the Springs every year for
number of years, but that this year
they are fixed up in the best shape
they have ever been, and the present
proprietor of the hotel is running a
first-class hotel, the meals being ex-
ceptionally fine, and he recommends
the Mineral Springs as delightful
place to spend few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Earl Axes is about the busiest man
in several counties right now, in
structing purchasers of new autos
from Axes & Pullen, how to run
them. He is dandy at this bust
ness, a careful driver and knows all
about the cars so that when he gets
the new purchaser through with their
course of instructions in driving and
caring for their cars they will be com
petent to handle them under any cir
cumStanceS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Burr Hatch had a series OF PAIN
ful accidents last week. In the first
place his dog and cat got in a fight
and in trying to separate them the
cat bit and scratched his mana Dadly:
He dressed it with turpentlne. ana
Thursday morning while starting 2
Gre III the cook stove the turpentlne
n0aked bandage caught fire and pc
fore he could tear It on his hand
3SsSeverely burned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

For Sale-1 am offering my prop
erty, located II block south of the
Christian church, Leon, Iowa, for
sale. Reasonable terms will be CIV
en-. Call or write J. G. F. Givens or
G. w. Hoffman, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

w. c. Stempel went to Davis City
Saturday and will take charge of DR..
J. II. Robinson's drug store for a
few weeks while he goes to Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, to take treatment, hav-
ing been in poor health for several
months. Tiny" expects to get tent
and camp out on Grand River and
make his stay at Davis City in the
nature Of summer vacation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Word was received here Sunday
of the death Of Mrs. Robert Beer at
her home in Valparaiso, Ind. She was
the wife of former pastor OF the
Presbyterian church in this city and
has a large circle of friends who will
regret very much her death.-Gar-
den Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

You can buy pound box OF de-
,icious candy for 29s at the special
saturday sale this week at Bell &
Robinson's drug store. Try oo1 anu
you'll like it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey and
daughters Florence and Helen went
to Des Moines Thursday morning,
and while in that city an operation
was performed on Helen by special
list, who removed an adenoid growth
and also her tonsils. They returned
home Saturday evening and Helen is
recovering nicely from the operation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

/ will do dress making, Washing
ali. kinds, piece washing or family
washing. Will laundry lace curtains.
I live two blocks west of the north
school house. Phone or call on MRS.
wv X. Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

County bridge foreman Fred Bar
rett has had considerable trouble
with the labor problem, but he says
he has solved it now, for bouncing
boy arrived at his home Tuesday al
ternoon, and Fred thinks he will soon
grow big enough to put him to work
on the bridge gang and then his
troubles in securing help will be over.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

v. F. Penniwell has been limping
around for several days with pref
ty sore leg. Last Friday evening he
was down at their slaughter house
assisting to drive in bunch OF
heifers when one of them kicked him
on the right leg. inflicting painful
bruise which has caused him much
Dain
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Rev. Looney, Holden, Leon and
Bethel Baptist churches extend an IN
vitation to Palestine, New Salem ana
River View churches and any VINO
wish to bring baskets to come and
spend the day with US next Sunday
in Davis City. Baptizing at II m.
Basket dinner. Services at 1880 IN
the mark
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Pease & Pease have removed their
insurance office from the rooms in
the rear of the Exchange National
Bank to rooms in the Biggs block,
over Hansell's store, where they will
be found ready to serve their patrons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

E. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust.
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north.
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

You can purchase pound box of
the famous Barr's candy at the spec
ial candy sale at Bell & Robinson's
drug store on Saturday. No other
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Don't miss the special Barr's Sat-
urday car y special at Bell & Rob-
inson's drug store. You can buy a
pound box of delicious candy for 29c,
Saturday only.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

T. F.. Quirk, of Mt. Ayr, last Thurs
day bought the restaurant OF M. !.
Marshall on the north side OF the
square, and took possession the
same day. Mr.. Quirk is an expert
enced man in the business and will no
doubt enjoy a splendid patronage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Deputy sheriff Bob Craig has join
ed the list of auto bugs and last
week purchased Lester Sells Ford
touring car and is driving like a vet
eran. Wouldn't it be strange if
deputy sheriff Craig would have to
arrest himself for speeding?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Our good friend Gus Ehm is able
to get down town again, after having
been confined to his home for several
days. A week ago last Sunday ne was
stricken with a severe attack OF
heart trouble and for time was IN
very serious condition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

The Magazine Club observed Guest
Day at the pleasant country nome
Of Mrs. p. G.. Morgan near crown
Tuesday afternoon, there being full
attendance of the members and a
large number of invited guests. lie,
licious refreshments were served ana
ali enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Several autos filled with Chapter
Masons drove to Davis City Monday
afternoon to attend the funeral of
w. r. Cartwright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Mrs. OrviIe Brown, of east of
Leon, was operated upon at the Leon
hospital Tuesday morning for cancer
Of the breast. She stood the opera
tor very nicely and her friends are
hoping that it will entirely restore
her to good health again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

We are now prepared to deliver
sand to any part of the city, suitable
for cement, brick work or plastering.
$685. A. BiddisOn e Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Lost-A small gold class pin, WIN
letters IL. H. S. 1915" on front anu
small initials ID. H." on PACK Oh
pin. The finder is requested 10 re-
turn TO The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

For Sale-Three floor show cases
uuartered oak finish, plate glass tops
good as new, bargain. CHEERING
tons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

MIR. and Mrs. John Ledgerwood, of
Osceola, came down Saturday even
ing and visited over Sunday at the
home of their daughter, Mrs. R. A.
Sigler. John is getting quite POM
pous since he became cashier of the
Osceola National Bank, but he is
still pretty cOngenial. s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

For Sale-A good 2h horse pow
er gasoline engine, International
Harvester make. Can be seen run
ming any day at
Leon Electric Co. Plant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
When you think OF insurance,
think of Townsend.

Don't forget tho Saturday after
noon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre at o'clock. Admission
and 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Capt. ]. D. Brown returned Fri
day morning from Chicago, where he
had been for few days on business.
He reports his brother, Capt. T. H.;
Brown as recovering from his recent
severe illness, although naturally his
recovery is pretty slow work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

All kinds of team work done, light
or heavy. Guarantee satisfactory
work, Phone Cessler's barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

The Leon Presbyterian church
choir will give sacred concert at
Crown Chapel Thursday evening,
May %. The object of the concert
is to become better acquainted with
our sister church. Every body is in
vited. Program next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

The bankrupt sale of P. F. Farley
was pulled off last Friday and Geo.
and Ovid Shoemaker purchased the
stock for $127.5O. The fixtures were
sold to Grenawalt of Lamont for $85.
Shoemaker sold half interest in the
stock to Ruby Parker and it is now
being sold at auction.-Davis City
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Pease & Pease, the "Old Reliable
insurance agents, handle the pest III
fire, lightning and tornado insurance
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Carrie CD nation, Bowshers' free
auto, is sure enough suffragette.
She Cmashes all records. They'll tell
you about her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

We guarantee our cement blocks
the best sAd cheapest on the market
Leon Cement and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
"Meet me at Cherrington's."

We carry full line of auto tires,
repairs, horns, and accessories of all
kinds. Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Meet me at Cheering ton s.

Carrie CD NatiOn, Bowshers' free
auto is dandy. If you see her you
II want to find out all about this
wonderful little car
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Lost-A Knights Templar gold
watch charm. The finder is request
ed to return same to The Reporter
office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

For sale-A good J. w. Reedy
store elevator, good as new, Will pc
sold very cheap. F. P. Allen, Leon
1nwa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

We will make special prices on
auto tires and tubes. All kinds and
thew are good ones. Oil and sundrles
too. BoWsher e BOwsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

When you want the best auto oil
go to BoWsher e. Bowshcr's. They
can fit you out in tires too
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

The three most popular fountain
pens-Conklin's, WATERWAYS ana
Parker's- for sale at Bashaw & Shu-
lars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Carrie CD Nation, Bowshers' Tree
auto, is attracting considerable atten-
ton. They'll tell you all about 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

For Sale-Some resisIc.eE leo
Poll males, old enough for service.
w. H. HaZlet, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Remember, you get the best OF
service at Townsend's agency on any
kind of insurance, and it costs no
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Come in and look over our new
line of jewellery. c. E. Butler, the
new ieweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Have you seen Carrie CD Nation,
BOWshers' free auto?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

We have several good secondhand
autos on hand which we will sell at
a bargain or will trade them for live
stock.
Axes e. Pullen
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Ex-sheriff A. E. Holland died at
his home in MT. Ayr last week. Capt.
Holland was an old soldier and after
retiring from office as sheriff OF Ring.
gold county, served for number OF
years as deputy state oil inspector.
He was we'll known by many Decatur
county people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

For Sale-My Chickering grand
piano, cheap. Russell Manley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

VIM. Crichton & Son have placed
in service fine new delivery wagon
for use at their hardware store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

C. e. Butler does all kinds OF
jewelry repair work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Meet me at Clearinghouse
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Axes e Pullen,
The Big New Garage.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-09
ABERDEEN
RALLIES

Last Saturday the people of Aber-
deem indulged in the first political
rally of the approaching campaign.
1t was Democratic event, and Moso
Alexand, r, the as yet unannounced
Democratic candidate for governor
was the principal speaker The rally
commcnced with a banquet and end
ed with free dance and harmony
Colonel Orr Chapman, the Democratic
boy orator of Blackfoot, was tn,
sole Democratic representative from
the county seat, the rest of his party
being conspicuous by their absence,
which was not at all encouraging to
the expected standard bearer.
Mr.. Alexander will not announce
his candidacy until after the platform
committee meets in June, if at all
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-04-09

gold in California that followed, and
said that while thousands rushed west
ward to California in search of gold
the Mormons in this valley sent men
eastward in search of 1.-THE souls Of
men for the redemption of the world |"
He told of the services of Joseph
w. Young in establishing the imm-
grant trains which brought the peo-
pie from Missouri to the Salt Lake
valleyy and praised the services Of
the drivers and the guardsmen who
accompanied the trains In conclu-
sion Elder Roberts said that sacri-
flee and service must continue, and
that the church needed older men to
go on their second and third mis-
sions and to demonstrate by the prac-
tices and teachings the principles Of
the Mormon church.