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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28

Servian mediation proposal was as
serted in n Berlin dispatch to the Gem
trail News Agency here this afternoon.
This statement was unconfirmed.
however, and in official circles here
il was believed that the Central News
correspondent had simply placed a diff
ferent Interpretation on the kaiser's
attitude from that Of other corresponds
ents, who did not consider the German
reply a rejection.
Premier Asquith told the house of
commons that there were no develop
ments in the situation.
Though Austria's reply to England
was. in effect, a flat rejection OF
mediation, il did not close the door
against efforts to localize the con-
flict.
Kaiser Has Accepted
Berlin, July 2s.-The kaiser has ae-
cepted in principal the suggestion by
British Foreign Minister Sir Edward
/ Grey for mediation attempts on the
part of England, Germany, France and
Italy in the Austro-Servian quarrel,
it was stated here today. It was ex-
pected formal reply to Sir Edward
would be made shortly.
In the meantime it was understood
England and Italy were trying to in
sure localization Of the conflict even
if they failed to prevent one entirely.
On this point the German foreign of
, flee issued the following statement to
the United Press:
"The outlook for loealizing the con-
, flict between Austria and Servia APP
pears more hopeful"
|, A message was received from st.
Petersburg denying that a general
mobilization of the Russian army had
: been ordered.
Bank Runs Increase.
The bourse here was still panicky.
The bank runs grew worse and repre-.
!, ! Continued on page 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28

war scare did not diminish interest in
the case.
Prosecutor Herbaux and Attorneys
Chenu and Sehgman, representing the
Calmette family, were expected to fin
ish their arguments today. Following
them Attorney Labor, Nine. Caillaux s
defender, was scheduled for the wind
up speech.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28

cording to Chinese in touch with it,
is the establishment of strongly so
cialistic republic, which they believe
they can put on its feet in southern
China even though they may be unable
20 dislodge President Yuan in the
north.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28
TELLURIDE BURIED
IN Mud AND DEBRIS
BY TERRIFIC STORM

Telluride, Colo, July 2S.-Two per-
SONS were known to be dead today and
several others were missing as the re-
suit of a terrific cloudburst which
struck this section of the state last
night. The dead:
MRS. E. BLAKETEY.
JOHN JOHNSON.
johnson and Mrs. Blakeley, both res
dents of Telluride, were drowned. One
hundred and twenty stores here were
submerged in from eight to 20 feet of
mud and debris and at least 40 homes
were wrecked. The damage was placed
today at 100000, and it will require
at least three months to restore normal
conditions.
Low and heavy clouds gathered on
the range late yesterday, accompanied
by lightning and thunder Soon the
rain started and in less than an hour
the mountain streams were converted
into veritable Niagaras.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28
wheat jumped SIX Cents.

Chicago, July 2s.-As soon as it was
announced tnat Austria had declared
war against Seryia, frantic trading oc-
Cured on the board of trade here.
Wheat jumped six cents per bushel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28
Stocks All rnmhlsd

London, July 2s.-Stoeks touched the
lowest figure of the present crisis.
Banks sold heavily, especially of Rus
sian mines shares and Mexican oil.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28

been reported up to 2 clock this after
noon.
Wheat closed at from Sh to Q 1-S
cents above the opening price.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28
The Weather

Fair tonight,
cooler east pOr-
tion; Wednesday
fair, warmer ex-
cept near tn e
winds.
coast; northerly
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28
utah Man Named.

Washington, July 28.-The ncmina-
tion Of Thomas Thomas Of Salt Lake
to be collector of customs for the dis.
trict comprising Utah and Nevada,
was sent to the senate today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-28

Continued on page -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Former Residents of Leon Celebrate
4Oth Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Warner, for
many years we'll known residents of
this county, who moved to Stockton.
California, several years ago, .cele-
brated their 40th wedding anniver-
sary at their home in that city on
Thursday, Feb. 10Th. The follow
ing notice Of the event is taken from
a Stockton paper:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Warner cele-
brated their fortieth wedding ami
versary at their home 2144 East
Church street. A number of rela-
tives and friends we're present, as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. H. O. Wood
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schankie
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Warner,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Warner, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. c. Warner, Mrs. E. Jackson,
Mrs. Mary Patterson. Frank P. War
ner, Miss Veradine Warner, Ardin
Warner, E. J. Warner, Miss Eliza
beth Warner, Vain and Doris War
ner. The evening was spent with
recitations and music, after which a
most bountiful feast was spread. The
tables were beautifully decorated,
the favorite flowers being the carna-
ton. The honored couple received
a number of valuable presents, be-
sides the congratulations of all their
guests, who wished them many hap
py returns of the day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Ago
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published q Quarter
of a Century Ago.

Rev. G.. w. Younkin, of Newton,
succeeded Mr.. Irwin as county Sun
day school missionary.
Sunday was beautiful spring day
and the roads about town as dry and
smooth as in summer. The streets
were fairly alive with pleasure rid
ers. (But they were all buggies, not
an auto in the bunch)
A beautiful little bald headed girl
weighing ten pounds arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Pickering
last Sunday. That she is the incest
and prettiest baby ever foated down
from babyland is the unqualified
opinion Of both parents.
The town election on Monday was
hotly contested, and resulted in the
election of the following named
gentlemen: Mayor, w. A. Albaugh;
councilmen, c. w. Beck, F. Varga, T.
n. Schenck; assessor, E. J. Sankey;
recorder, Doss Caster.
Maria True died at the home Of
her mother in this city last Saturday
after a lingering illness.
Sheriff j. w. Honnold received a
telegram Friday, conveying the sad
intelligence that his mother had
died that afternoon at Indianola. Mr..
Honnold and family went to Humes-
ton Saturday, the funeral being held
there Sunday at 10 O'CLOCK.
The Chautauquans of Garden
Grove came down Friday to attend
the circle at this place. They were
entertained in the evening at tea
and reception at the home of Mrs.
]. w. Harvey. The following day the
the guests were entertained at din
ner at the home of Mrs. j. r. Ba-
shaw. The Garden Grove visitors
were Mrs. R. D. Kellogg, Mrs. Par
nell, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. S. H. Amos,
Mrs. A. w. Stearns, Mrs. c. s..
Stearns, Miss Ella Parrish, Miss Liz
zie Wilson and Miss Mary Beer.
Mrs. John Wright, of Corydon,
was visiting with friends in this city.
Mr.. Slade, owner of the opera
house, is in the city. We trust he
will oust the hoodlums who have
been making the opera house head
quarters for assorted devilment for
some time back.
Mrs. Alvin Hyatt, who has been
visiting friends in this city for sever
al weeks, starts Saturday for her
home in Holyoke, Colorado. Miss
Cora Honnold accompanies here and
will remain in Colorado for some
months.
Jonathan Conrey started Tuesday
for his new home in Dakota. His
family will follow him soon.
D. F. Avery departed Saturday for
Osceola, where he has formed part
nership in the restaurant business
with T. H. Mcfarland.
A sickening report is current that
the reformers and retrenchers on the
town council are about to close the
electric light plant, hang Peter Bob
bitt to an electric light pole, and
declare martial law for distance of
three miles in every direction from
the public square.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
John w. WATSON . Candidate for,
County Treasurer.

In this issue Of The Reporter ap-
pears the announcement of John. W..
WassOn, of Center township, as a
candidate for the democratic nomi-
nation for county treasurer at the
coming primary, and he is the first
candidate to announce for any of the
county Offices. :.
M. ,Wasson is one of the we'll
known citizens of Decatur county,
and is q native Of this county. having
been born on the old Wasson home
stead southeast of Leon, fifty-f1ve
years ago, and he has spent his en-
tire life in this county. He is q
successful farmer and good busi-
nessman, and enjoys the friendship
and esteem of all who know him. He
is we'll qualified for. the duties of the
office and If nominated he will make
q splendid campaign for the office.
Mr.. Wasson sustained severe in
jury in runaway accident last fall,
and feels that he cannot longer carry
on his extensive farm work
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
The Battle Of Waterloo.

The Idle Hour theatre has secured
3 great, historical feature film for
Friday of this week, THE Battle of
Waterloo" a great five reel picture
play in which 5000 men, 500 cannon
and 5000 horses are used. 1t is the
most stupendous, sublime spectacle
ever filmed. It is a rare treat to the
student, sensation seeker, curious,
lover of the spectacular and the
world at large. It was reproduced on
the spot of the greatest battle Of
history, where century ago the
fateful contest waged that changed
the way Of the world and the des-
tinites of nations. Remember this is
five reel picture. In order that
all may have an opportunity to see
this great masterpiece the managers
will give two matinees on Friday
afternoon, one at 3 o'clock and
second one at 4:15, specially for the
school children. The matinee prices
are and 10 cents and for the even
ing shows 10 and Is cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Free to Farmers.

BY special arrangements the Rate
kin Seed House of Shenandoah,
Iowa. agrees to mail copy of their
big 1914 illustrated Seed Catalogue
and a sample of their famous Dia-
mond Joe's Big Early White Seed
Corn that has a record of over 200
bushels per acre, also a sample of
their New Alberta, Canadian grown,
Oats, to every reader of this paper,
who plants farm or garden seeds and
nursery stock. 29-4t.
This book is complete compen-
dium Of farm and garden seeds. 1t
tells how to grow big crops and all
about the best varieties of corn for
your locality; also seed oats, wheat,
barley, spelts, grasses, clovers, alfal-
ia, pasture and lawn mixtures, seed
potatoes, and all other farm and gar
den seeds and nursery stock. 1t is
worth dollars to all who are in want
of seeds of any sort. 1t is FREE to
all our readers Write for it today.
The address is Ratekin's Seed
House, Shenandoah, Iowa, Box 926.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Candidates for School officials.

Next Monday is school election in
Leon and for the first time the voters
will vote for school officials under
the Australian ballot system. The
new law which went into effect this
year provides that nominations must
be filed with the secretary of the
board one week prior to election.
There are two directors to elect to
succeed DR.. O. w. Foxworthy and E.
III. Alexander, and nomination papers
have been filed for five candidates,
who will all appear on one ballot
The candidates for directors are A..
L. Ackerley, E. H. Alexander, Harry
Bradfield, W.. A. Poush and Mrs.
Alice Farquhar. Leon has never had
lady on the school board and many
think the ladies should be represent
ed on the board For treasurer only
one nomination was made, that Of
T. S. Arnold, and he is sure of cleo
ton,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05

Iowa; F. o. Strong, Geary; Mrs. Jes-
sic Fierce, Beaconsfield, Iowa; S. j.
Strong, Hydro; G.. D. Strong, Geary;
and Mrs. Leila Douglass, Cordell, Ok
lahoma. Other relatives were also
present.
At one o'clock sumptuous dinner
was served which was greatly enjoy
ed by both the children and relatives
but more particularly by the one
time bride and groom, as they found
golden token Of kind remembrance
from their children deftly concealed
under q napkin upon the plates-a
golden dollar for every year they had
trod life's pathway together. Anoth-
er happy surprise were two golden
oak leather rockers, presented by the
Priscilla, Study and p. E. o. clubs
and the Christian Ladies' Aid So
ciety, Of Geary. They seemed quite
comfortable to Mr.. and Mrs. Strong
after eating such hearty dinner.
They also received golden remem-
brance from the Rebekah lodge of
Geary and Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Harl
presented them with handsome
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Meeting.
Coed Attendance and Great Interest
at the Meeting Held In this
City last Saturday.

The first annual meeting of the
Decatur County Educational Associa-
ton was held in this city last Satur-
day at the High School building and
it was a decided success, there be-
ing almost one hundred teachers in
attendance during the day, and the
attendance would have been much
larger had the roads been so that the
rural teachers could drive to Leon,
many being prevented from attend
ing ON account of the bad roads.
The morning session opened with
an address by President Chas. b.
Woodstock, of Lamont, and he was
followed by DR.. Hugh S. Buffum, OF
Fairfield, whose address was a most
splendid one, and one which was
thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated
by all who heard it. DR.. Buffum
ranks high as an educator and he
gave the teachers much good advice.
The visitors all attended a fine dim
ner served at the Christian church
at noon and when they reassembled
for the afternoon session the cleo
ton of officers for the coming year
was taken up, the result being that
all of the temporary officers were re-
elected with the exception of Miss
Lydia Thomas, of Lamont, was sub
stituted as secretary in place of Miss
Aurelia Zichey, of Garden Grove who
declined to accept the Office. A new
office, that of general vice president
was also created, Prof. P. A. Long,
of Garden Grove, being selected for
this office.
After the election of officers there
was a splendid address by county
superintendent Mabel HOrner and
the balance of the program in the
various sections was completed, near
ly every person on the program as
published last week being on hand.
The teachers who attended were
all we'll pleased with the success Of
the meeting, and they expressed
themselves as being sure that the as
sociation was destined to do great
work for the betterment OF our
schools in Decatur county.
The time and place of holding the
next meeting was left with the execu-
tive committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Delivered the Big Tractor.

Jay Morkert, of the Lineville I'M
plement Company, delivered the big
oil burner traction engine to Mark
Hooker last Friday, driving it out tc
the latter's farm over in Morgan
township and making the trip in
good time and without accident
Mark has plenty of work for the big
motor before the farming season
opens, such as saving up his numer-
Gus supply of firewood and hauling
out manure and distributing it with
a manure spreader over fields where
it is most needed. 1t is in this work
that the big tractor shines as it can
draw bigger loads and do the work Of
distributing the fertilizer easier and
quicker than any four horse team
Llneyille Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Free Corn Testers.

County superintendent Miss Mabel
Horner has supply of the Rag Doll
seed corn testers at her Office which
will be supplied free to any school
in Decatur county which will agree
to use the testers. The testers are
furnished not just for experimental
use in the schools but for practical
use in testing the seed corn Of the
farmers in each community, with a
view of assisting in securing better
corn and more bushels to the acre
Every teacher who has not secured
supply of the testers for their
school should do so at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Awarded $1,000 Damages.

The second trial of the case of
Rev. G. R. Fisher VS.. B. F. Ellston,
at Osceola last week, resulted in a
verdict OF $1,000 damages and the
costs of the two trials, which will
make the total about $4,000. The
suit was brought as the result of the
death Of Mrs. Fisher, who was killed
in runaway accident near Van
Vert, the horse which Rev. Fisher
was driving becoming scared at Ell-
ston's auto and ran away. 1t was
claimed that Ellston was negligent
tn operating his auto and had failed
TO blow his horn to give notice of his
approach. Attorney v. r. McGinnis,
OF this city, appeared as one of the
attorneys for the plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Expensive Chickens.

A law suit was tried before Justice
A. r. Warford Monday which bids
fair to rival the celebrated calf case.
The troubR wv out of the yexed
question o. 4 >ckens running at
large. C. sy2Mll and j. H. Ryan.
Of north LeGn, are neighbors AAA
Ryan alleges that Hulfs chickens
run at large and destroy his garden
and flowers. Finally he commenced
killing the chickens and threw them
over the fence into Hull's yard. Hull
brought suit before Justice ]. j..
Walls for $24.9O, the value Of five
thoroughbred chickens. A change Of
venue was taken to Justice A. r.
Warford, and the case was tried be-
fore jury Monday, Marion Wood
ard appearing as attorney for the
plaintiff and Geo.. w. Baker for de-
fenSiaft. The defendant filed q coun-
ter claim against the plaintiff for
$4,000 as damages done by plaintiffs
chickens in destroying strawberry
bed, various flowers and garden
truck. A jury composed Of r. G.
Layton, B. F. Smith, j. M. Chastain.
James Howell, J.. NJ Harmon and j.
T. Caster heard the case and they
could not agree on verdict, SO they
were discharged and the case will
have to be tried over again. The
costs in the case so far amount to
SIG. 40 besides the attorney fees, and
they will grow bigger when the case
is tried again, for another change OF
venue will have to be taken to some
justice outside of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05

pen. Another much appreciated pres
ent was a handsome book of the
family tree of the Pickerel and
Strong families, containing remem-
brance from each living representa-
tive. Golden greetings were received
from Nebraska, New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Illinois and Iowa.
The early part of the day was
somewhat cloudy but in the afternoon
the sun shone out in true Oklahoma
splendor, showing that the groom
had the bride under pleasant sub
lection at last. A great many called
on the aged couple, wishing them
both many more happy anniversar-
les. An enjoyable surprise in the
evening was serenaded by the Rim
gelman quartette, and later, Rev.
Krehbiel and chorus, ending with
the sacred old song. God Be With
You; It'll. We Meet Again"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
l.u,l Moose Organizer was Here.

b. o. Aylesworth, for eight years
president of Drake University at Des
Moines, was in Leon last Saturday
visiting the progressive republicans
and trying to perfect an organization
TO put full Bull Moose ticket In
the field in this county. He told US
he had been meeting with great sue
cess. having organized the party in
thirty-four Iowa counties already.
Mr.. Aylesworth says Iowa is going
tc be the big battle field in politics
this year and that during the cam
paign Roosevelt, Beyeridge, Gov.
Johnson, Medill Mccormick and 9TH
er big Bull Moosers will come to
Iowa to take part in the campaign.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Millinery Opening March Is, 10, 20.

Keller & Pryor have fixed We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday, March
18, 10 and 20, as the dates for their
big spring millinery opening, and on
these dates they will show the ladies
of Decatur county the finest line of
new spring millinery ever brought
to this city. They have visited the
leading wholesale houses and pur-
chased an unusually large line of
pattern hats for their opening. The
new styles are radically different
this year, and II you want to see just
what the latest styles are you should
make plans to attend their big open
ing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05

enjoy, but one which is greatly COW
eted. May they live to enjoy life
for many years to come is, the wish
of all in this their old home. The
following account of the celebration
is taken from the Geary Booster OF
last week: s, Il
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Strong, of this
city, celebrated the 50th anniversary
of their wedding last Saturday, Feb
ruary 14th at their home on South
west boulevard. The 18th and 10th
were also anniversaries of the mar
riage of two of their daughters who
were present. All of their eight chill
dren were able to be present and one
OF the most joyous and happy occa-
sions OF the kind ever known in OKLA
homa 10 reported The children pres
-snt were. Mrs. Avis Rumley, Leon.
iowa; Mrs. Anise Craft, Bridgeport;
Mrs. halsie Keller, Grand River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Marriage Licenses.

Harley r. Gill, Van Vert. ..... 10
Nancy Jane Craft, Van Vert. ;. Is
Almon w. Fortune, Garden Grove 20
Hildah Riddle, Garden Grove >. .19
Sylvester Briner, Grand River. 80
Goldie Mckee, Van Vert. ..,.. .1S
Arthur Allen, Grand River 80. .21
Alice Jones. Grand River ...... III
+ 4 Fuller. Leon 80
Mrs Gertie Ray, Leon. 81
Henry Bonney, New Virginia. 40
Mrs Rosa Cartwright, New Vir-
ginia. 80. 81
Nile H. Gibson, Tuskeego. 80. I'll
Edith E. Campbell, Lamont. 1t
Oscar Anderson, Leroy. rs
Lima d. Davis, Leroy. ..... :.25
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Woodland Township in Mourning.

Woodland township is in deep
mourning over the death of two of
the most estimable ladies of that
township. Mrs. Margaret Massey died
Monday night at II o'clock and Mrs.
w. H. Wilson passed away Tuesday
morning at 5 o'clock. They both
had a large circle of dear friends
who deeply mourn their demise. We
trust we will receive the necessary
data for obituary notices for next
week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
The Paving Gang Back Again.

Foreman Mel Smith and twelve
men together with several teams
came in last Thursday morning from
Cedar Rapids and expect to resume
paving work in this city this week,
doing the hauling of the material
while waiting for the weather to set
tie so that the grading and concrete
work can be done. The Ford Co.
who have the contract in this city
say they will rush the paving con-
tract to completion as rapidly as pos
sible and expect to be all done before
June 1st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Program.

The following is the program for
the meeting Of the City Federation,
to be held at the p. e. O. hall, March
9Th, at 1880:
Piano solo, Mrs. Minor.
Women's Movements, Mrs. Wood
mansee.
Civic Reform on the Pure Food
Question, Mrs. Cannon.
Music Mrs. Gates.
whats the Matter with Burton?"
Mrs. Long.
Civic Betterment for Leon, Mrs.
Varga.
Round Table.
Piano solo, Mrs. Wagner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-03-05
Sudden Death Of Mrs. Scott Gardner.

Mrs. Scott Gardner died quite sud-
denly at her, home in north Leon
Monday evening about 8 o'clock. her
death being caused from hemorrhage
OF the brain. She had not been in
the best of health for some months,
hut was up and around the house
Monday. She was taken with faint
ing spell Monday evening and ply
sician called. She appeared to be re-
covering and the physician had left
to see another patient when she was
taken worse and died in few min
utes. The funeral was held yester-
day afternoon. Obituary next week.