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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Prof. and Mrs. O. NJ. Gass depart
ed Thursday morning for Romeo,
Michigan. Where they will spend the
summer vacation, visiting relatives
and looking after a farm which they
own at that place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Order cut flowers and Aoral de-
signs from @. E. Hull, local agent OF
Lozier, Of Des Moines, at The Re-
porter Office Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early as posi-.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Several fine new electric signs have
been received by Leon firms this
week and are being installed. Among
those who purchased these fine signs
were Axes & Pullen's garage, Alex
ander Bros garage and Bell & Rob
iDsCn's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

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 Hansells store, where they will
be found ready to serve their patrons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

You can buy pound box OF de-
licious candy for 29s at the special
Saturday sale this week at Bell 4
Robinson's drug store. Try box and
you'll like it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

A big lead of cinders delivered any
place in town for rs cents. Phone
Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

E. II. Alexander has been confined
to his home for several days by i'll
ness. his many friends hope he will
be able to get around soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

For Sale-123h acres, known as
the George Rains place in Woodland
township. For further information
cali on or address A. M. Stephens
Garden Grove, Iowa. Asst
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey went
to Des Moines Monday and drove
down Tuesday evening with their new
seven passenger Lozier, one of the
finest cars owned in southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

c. T. Eptle-, the new ]eWeler, has
Just received new and up-to-date
line Of Jewellery. In with Van Werd-
en- & kCIp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

You can purchase a pound box OF
the famous Bars candy at the spec
al candy sale at Bell & Robinson S
drug store on Saturday. No other
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

For Sale-A Cleveland bay, 3
years old, weight 100. Harvey
Umphress, third house south of de-
Dot on west side of road.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Come in and look over our new
line OF jewellery. c. =. Butler, the
new ieWeler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

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, 1914-06-11

Tor Sale-Three floor show cases
nuaTteled oak finish, plate glass tops
good as new, a bargain. CHEERING
tons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

The three most popular fountain
pens-Conklin's WATERWAYS and
Parker s-for sale at Bashaw & Shu-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Pease e. Fease, the "Old Reliable
Insurance agents, handle the best in
fire, lightning and tornado insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

A bouncing con was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Zika, of Woodland
township, last Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Found-An Epworth League pin,
with initials on back. The owner can
obtain it at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Rich relatives are used by poor
men as objects at which they can
point with pride and expectancy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

All kinds of team work done, light
or heavy. Guarantee satisfactory
work. Phone Cessler's barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

F'ound-A new Yale key, which
the owner can obtain by calling a
The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Opportunity has been known to
look a man up for the purpose of
downing him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

All members of the o. E. S. are re-
quested to be present Monday night
June 18th, for initiation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

A fine little son was born to Mr.
and Mrs. w. A. poush Of this city last
Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

A bartender informs us that none
are so blind as those who refuse an
eye-opener. But he is prejudiced.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11
Meet me at Cherrington's."

Wanted-Good watch dog. In
quire at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Before wise girl attempts to
manage husband she first acquires
the art of managing a kitchen. :,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

For Sale-Two full blood young
Hereford bulls cheap, at Shinn farm,
z u miles southeast of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Found-A pocket testament, which
the owner can obtain at The Report
or office,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

20 dozen mems work shirts Satur-
day, special each, 35c, at HanselIs S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

For Sale-My Chickering grand
piano, cheap. Russell Marley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

We have several good secondhand
autos on hand which we will sell at
bargain or will trade them for live
stock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

20 dozen mems work shirts Satur-
day, special each, 35c, at Hansell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11
"Meet me at Clearinghouse"

Try Picadura Import, SC cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

We guarantee our cement blocks
the best sAd cheapest on the market.
Leon Cement and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11
Meet me at Cherrington's."

Smoke a Picadura Import sc cigar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

When you think OF insurance
think of Townsend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Meet me at Cherrington' s. u
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Picadura Import, sc cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

Axes & Pullen,
The Big New Garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-06-11

See Bradley the
optician, at DR..
Woodmansee'e Sat-
urdays and Mon
days OF each week.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
GihOn Valley Grange

The special meeting held March II
was well attended there being Is present
The next meeting will be held March 81
As it is the seventh anniversary of the
order there should be good attendant
The program committee is as follow VII
and Mrs. II. f. Hurlbut, May Baker ard
Ray Kneeland and the following pre-
gram has been arranged: - Roll Call, re
sponded to by short readings; Song by
Choir; Reading, Emma Davis; Song, Mr..
and Mrs. Carol Stone Recitation
Norbert Gillen; Reading, Jennie Knee
land; Song, Mrs. Gllen; Recitation, Mrs.
Harry Baker; Recitation, Clara Newton !;
Song, Rollie Croker and Bert Stearns !;
Recitation. Vivian Parker; Song, M. A.
Hadley; Music by Orchestra; Question,
How can good morals be best developed
among young people? led by Edwin
Gallup and Hallet Hurlbut; Recitation,
Lois Davis; Journal. Will Davis. Those
on program for last meeting that were
absent will be given an opportunity TO
take part in this meeting.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18

company does not believe is desires
Oy the people In the state Of ermout,
nor can we believe that it would in
tny way be in the general public in
aerest.
1.-The only other alternative, as
the officers OF the company see it, is
to appeal to the courts for a hearing
on the merits. Under the established
rules OF court procedure an oppor-
tunity will be offered to have the is
sues OF the case defined before the
case is heard, and opportunity will be
given for cross examination and argu-
ment upon whatever evidence the
courts may decide is material to the
Issue.
Pending the decision of the courts
the company hopes that the tele-
phone-using public of the state Of
Vermont will appreciate and approve.
Of the motives of the company in ask
Ing for a judicial decision, and trusts
that the public will suspend opinion
In the matter until the decision has
been reached. In the meantime the
company will continue the same high
grade Of service in the state of YER
mont which is now being furnished,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
North Hyde Park

The j. O. U. A. M. will hold box
party and promenade at Valley Hall Mar.
"a, Tuesday evening of next week. All
come.
The Eden Dramatic Club will present
the drama entitled, "Three Glasses a
Day or The Broken home" at Valley
Hall Thursday, March 10. Don't misslit.
After the Drama the laughable farce,
"Too Many Cousins" will be given.
Adults 25c Children under twelve, 15c.
Social dance after play.
The Welcome Glass of the Congrega-
tioual Sunday School met at the home of
Mrs. Chas. Blake Tuesday, Mar. II, to
elect officers. The following were chosen:
President, Muriel Bailey; Vice President,
Mildred Foss; Secretary, Glenna Adams;
Treasurer, Florence Kneeland; Sunshine
Bearers, Glenna Adams; Chairman, Flos
sic Jones and Ruth Lyons.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18

Down in Plainfield Antonio Bonazzi,
has been appointed postmaster to sue
coed Foss, Republican who held the
office for sixteen years. Mr.. Bonazzi is
appointed in spite of the fact that at a
Democratic caucus few weeks ago Mr.
Foss was unanimously endorsed for con-
tinuance in the office We do not under
stand that Mr.. Foss sought continuance
in the office himself, but it is strange that
the wish of the local Democrats is ignored.
Anyhow, Republican has no business to
hold office under Democratic admins
tration. ITO the victots belong the
spoils," should hold good now as in "the
days of yore"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
McKinstry Hill

Orlo Wiltshire of Eden was guest
at Frank Jones Sunday. -.
Miss Stella Emerson was guest at
Orvis Jones' the week end.
Misses Weldie Stewart and Vera Davis
are home from the l.. c. A.,for two
weeks. p4
Mr.. Ariel Wilson is very sick at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Newton
Graves in Morrisville.
Rev. Fl. D. Selby of North Hyde Park
officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Lutheria
Jones, instead of Rev j. E. Bowman, as
was reported last week.
Those from out of town to attend the
funeral of Mrs. LutheIia Jones were,
Edward, Nathan aud Clinton Jones Of
Eden, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest GriswoId and
Bert Jones from Morristown and Mr. and
Mrs. George Jones of Gal field.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
The Wet Goods Puzzle

| Since the days of the Civil War and the
almost co-incidsnt establishment of the
Internal Revenue system, the production
and consumption of beer in this country
has been steadily on the increase. This
! is not the statement of the brewers, but
it is the declaration of the official reports
of the Internal Revenue office.
Statistics are dry, even when they have
to do with damp subjects, but a few fig.
ures from the Internal Revenue reports
are interesting. In 1912. a total of so, 10S. :
633 barrels of beer were sold, while in 1918
total of IS, 245, 54 were consumed. This
is an Increase of more than three millions
of barrels in twelve months.
A report of the AntiSaloon League
shows that large part of the territory
of the United States is nomnally dry"
that the dry area expands with every
local option election; many states are
legislating against the saloon and the
liquor traffic, and that the matter will
shortly become national issue with
which the Congress of the United States
must deal.
1t seems hard to reconcile these two
statements, which say in effect that pro
hibition is spreading and yet at the same
time that more wet goods are consumed.
One thing seems pretty clear Old Gam
brinus has been Kept pretty busy since
the discovery of barley and hops.
Nevertheless, prohibitionlsts have every
| reason to feel grateful over the fact that
liquor drinking and beer guzzling is be-
coming more and more Unpopular. We
are strongly of the opinion that while the
statistics above given cannot be denied
the main source of their increase must be
attributed to cities. 1t is there that the
increase comes. In the rural communi-
ties statistics will no doubt show a de-
crease.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
DARING BASEBALL PLAY.
Three Stolen Bases and Run on J.
Scratch lnfield Hit.

Scratch lnfield Hit.
1.-THE greatest baseball play I ever
saw" says writer in the American
Magazine, occurred in a game be-
tween the Philadelphia Athletics and
the Detroit Tigers in Shibe park, Phil.
adelphia, June, 1912.
"Ty Cobb, his first time up, hit a.
nasty grounder toward the first base.
The ball had deceptive bound and
Stuffy McInnes had some trouble
reaching for it and keeping hold of the
ball when he got it. But he managed
to scramble over and touch first just
as Ty raced over the bag Connie
Mack's loyal rooters declared the
Georgia Peach out by mile, but the
umpire had ideas of his own and Tyrus
rested safely on the initial sack
1.-THE unexpected usually happens
when this star swatsman is running
bases, and on this occasion he did
not disappoint his admirers. After
the pitcher had thrown the ball Ty,
having fairly good lead. decided to
amble along down to second, figuring,
no doubt, that Lapp the Athletic
catcher) would be taken off his guard
and throw wild. To try for second
after a catcher Of Lapp's ability has
the ball requires nerve of high
order. He is usually there with the
perfect peg. but the sight of Cobb jog
ging along was too much for him and
he heaved the ball into center field.
Cobb saw Barry crouched in front Of
the base waiting as if to receive the
ball, so, gathering speed. he made one
of his bent leg slides and landed be-
hind the bag. Then seeing that the
ball had gone to center field, he started
for third base at top speed. Some one,
l think it was Collins, made beauti-
full throw to Home Run Baker. who.
stabbed Cobb with the ball as that we'll
known gentleman was in the act Of
sliding head first for the third haven.
of rest.
"The crowd groaned when the UNI
pire motoned Cobb safe at third.
While admiring his nervy exhibition
the fans really wanted the dangerous
fellow disposed of. and he had reached
third by the closest kind of a mar
gin.
"Ty slapped the dust from his toys
and. as usual. ran several feet up the
path toward home each time the pitch.
err started to wind up. The batter had
now gathered two strikes. and with
the next wind up Cobb raced for the
plate at full speed. sliding with great
force against Lapp. who was waiting
for him with the ball. But the throw
bad been little too high. and the
catcher was taken off his feet before
he could touch the daring base runner.
Cobb therefore stole three bases
after having reached first by lucky
scratch hit and made the first run OF
the game before the next batter up
had hit the ball.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
Hotel Room Keys.

A locksmith employed in one of New
York's largest hotels explained the lock
system of the house, saying that there
were 900 rooms in the hotel with in.
dividual keys. each of which will open
only the lock it was made for. The
master key" however, will open OF
lock all of the doors in the hotel. and
the emergency key" besides doing
this. will lock a door so that no other
key will open it. The master key"
and the key made especially for any
one of the doors are useless after the
emergency key" has locked the door
With it a man may be locked in or out
of his room. and IL so he will remain
locked in or out until the emergency
key" is used again 1t sets a lock SO
that no other key can turn it-New
York Times.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
Death of a Great Inventor

Previous to the year 1868, the only
method in use for stopping railroad trains
or slackenng their speed was the hand
brake. There were of course. many seri.
Gus accidents through inability to stop
quickly In 1867 the air-brake was pro.
posed, and was put into successful use
the following year. Itsinventer died last
Thursday.
George Westinghouse, at the time OF
his invention of the air brake was only
twenty-one years of age, but had seen
active service in the u S. Army, and had
held the responsible position of engineer
on U. S. gunboats. HtI .
The air-brake greatly improved since
it's invention is in use throughout the
civilized world. Mr.. Westinghouse fol-
lowed it with other inventions in me-
chanical and in electrical appliances, some
of which have been as important as that
of the air-brake.
At the time of the death of Mr.. West
inghouse the company under his manage
ment employed $4,000 men. Owing to
his wise foresight the work of this great
organization will go on unimpeded by his
death.
Born in Schoharie County, New York,
in 1916, Mr.. Westinghouse was eligible
to membership in the Society of the Sons
of Vermont, his father being a Vermont
err who removed from this state to New
York in order 20 establish a factory for
the construction of the first thres hing
machines, his own invention.
Is this vour paper? Don't sponge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
North WOIcOtt

Miss Edith Place has returned home.
Ernest Place was in Irasburg recently
Ben Bailey is working for John French
W. L. Farrar was caller in this place
last week.
Fred Brill is sick, threatened with
pneumonia.
John French has hired Will ScribDer to
drive his team.
Mary al d Doris Russ are visiting their
aunt in Walden.
Jim Rating and Mrs. Eta Smith were
in the place Monday.
j. E. Wheeler and wife we're in Crafts
bury one day last week.
Harry May visited at A. E. Woodmen
sees a few days last week.
Will Scribner has finished work for
John Hale in East Hardwick.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Woodmansee were
recent visitors in Norrisville.
A. E. Woodmansee was in Coventry
Thursday. where he traded his driving
horse for pair of mules.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
The Beauty of "The Recall

"Off again, on again. gone again, Fin
| negan l'n The locomotive engineer who
made the terse report of the trouble on
the line might have described with equal
| forse the conditions in Seattle, WASH, az
a result of the passage of the recall law
some few years ago.
Hiram G. Gill was elected mayor, OF
Seattle in 1910, He was recalled a year
later for permitting an 'open town"
The city was very progressive, or at least
the votes indicated that it was, and the
recall brought about the rejection of the
man who had been hailed as hero few
months before.
Seeking vindication, Gill ran for re-
election, and was defeated. He ran again
this year, and his principal supporters
were the very men who had brought
/ about his recall four years previously.
Strangely enough, his marjority was IA,
600. one of the largest ever recorded for
e mayor in Seattle. a.
So it goes. The recall is the most eff
fective instrument for the expression of
passing fancies. Nothing like it has ever
been invented. 1t is delight to persons
who like to change their minds with their
overcoats. 1t is thu friend of the agitator
and the gossips.
Without the recall, Seattle probably
would haveIrun along from 1910 to 1914.
The anger against Mayor Gill that orig.
mated in 1911 would have spent itself in
a short time, and the people would have
reached better understanding of his
motives and his purposes.
Mr.. Gill, however, would not have been
put to the expense of making an extrava-
giant campaign. Had he not been recall
ed, great deal of election money would
have been kept out of circulation, The
city might have had the benefit of one
mans continuous efforts in a well-defiped
course. but there would have been none
of the cheerful election charges and
countercharges, none of the exhilaratipp
thrill of close political campaign, none
OF the blood-tingling sensations. The
city might have been better off, but the
politicians would have been idle a great
part of the time.
The recall is great cOntrivance. 1t
gives everybody chance to vent his
spleen against an official who tries to do
bis duty. Eventually, however. the peop,e
get back to the point where they started.
and the officials who have been removed.
II they are patient. may get back to Office
again.-From the Washington Post
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
Eden

Annie Kinds is quite i'll.
Mrs. Jerry Laduke is visiting at Her
bert Kinds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Miller spent Sunday
at W. j. Atwell's.
F. P. Collins and o. B. Stone were in
ST. Johusbury Monday.
George Hutchins has been spending a
few days at Ed Carpenters.
The Eden Dramatic Club will give their
play at North Hyde Park Thursday even
ing.
Leon Shufelt is at home from Mont
gomery, where be has been at work for
several months.
Mrs. Lillian Whittemore Smith was in
town last week to visit her sister, Mrs. j.
Rogers, who is i'll.
Miss Addie Earle died at her home at
Eden Mills Thursday. The funeral was
held Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. Z. Baker
of Morrisville officiating.
DR. Tinkham of Burlington operated
on James Fletcher for appendicitis last
Friday night. He was assisted by a
trained nurse and DR.. Leach of Hyde
Park. Mr.. Fe'cher IS recovering.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1914-03-18
Riverside

Rollie Roddy was at George Allen
Sunday afternoon.
Ray Bessey has been spending few
days with friends in Stowe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Whitcomb had a
son born to them March 10th. ye
Pearl Brigham, from Cady's Falls was
at George Aliens the Fl rst of the week.
Arthur Fcss from North Hyde Park
called on friends at Riverside Thursday.
Mrs. George Allen visited her sister,
Mrs. Brigham, at Cady's Falls Saturday.
4 will Hicks and three children from
Cady's Falls were at George Hicks Sun
day.
Miss Helen Buckiin, who has had a
severe cold for several days is better at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Corbett of Under
bill spent Saturday night and Sunday at
George Aliens. e'..s'
p George Cutler, who has spent few
weeks with his sister in Morrisville re-
turned home Saturday.
Fred Crowell has hired Ernest Towne
and wife. from North Hyde Park, to work
for them through sugaring.
A daughter, Alberto Evelyn, was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Mills March 4th.
Miss Bertha Page was caring for Mrs.
Mills but was called to take care ct her
mother, Mrs. Lanpher, who was sick at
the north yillaue