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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
EUROPE BUYS 50 MUCH
MEAT PRICES ARE To RISE
(By Associated Press d!

CHICAGO, Dec. 16-Sales of mil
lions of tins of meat to England and
France has caused the price of meat
to go up. Pork alone may remain
low, if the war does not continue more
than a year, because of the huge corn
crop.
Ire shortage in beef is due to the
immense quantities of meat consumed
by the armies of Europe, beef being
used faster than it is being produced
There are only two other fields from
which to draw-Argentina and Aus
tralia.
Live stock men assert there has
been a decrease of more than 10000
600 head of cattle in this country dur
ing the last two years, and an increase
in valuation of almost $3.50, 100000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
German Cruisers
Shell Towns
(By Associated Press.J

LONDON, Dec. 16.-London has just
learned of raid on the British coast
and a naval engagement between a
German fleet and a part of the British
navy, which took place early this
morning. The report has been con-
frmed by the British admiralty, and
London is excited over the possibility
that the raid and engagement may be
the vanguard of a general assault on
England by the Kaiser.
According to the official bulletin
published by the admiralty, German
feet suddenly dashed into the North
Sea this morning and shelled Scar
borough and Hartlepool, two unforti-
fed English towns. The only defense
the towns had was 1urnlShed Dy GER
tain ships of the English navy sta
toned there.
-Four German cruisers bombarded
Scarborough and dropped shells into
the city without the least difficulty.
The city was thrown into great terror
by the raid and citizens were una
BILE to offer any serious resistance.
The first news from Scarborough
failed to give an account of the dam
age done, though it was learned later
that the city had suffered considera-
ble at the hands of the cruisers. Scar
borough is 200 miles north of Lon
don.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16

The long expected made today when
for the first time the history Kingdom hostile warshps
bombarded English Scarborough Haepoo Rediar
Why sheed German warps early this morning.
Although confirmed the reported attack
to the amount OF
dana me German ships
the coast made solely for moral
effect and follow with general at
thought the cruisers who made the attack
were vanguard of assault
England.
The attack develop
mnt the claiming Allies
a gains Belgium navy the Ger
mani the Belgian coast
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
COURT PHYSICIANS
WORRIED OVER CASE
OF KAISER WILHELM
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Dec. 16.--A news dispatch
received here this morning via Madrid
states that the condition of Emperor
wilhelm is causing considerable anx-
iety throughout Germany. Court ply
sicians who are attending him state
hat serious sore throat following a
weIl-developed case of diphthcria was
contracted by the Kaiser on his re-.
rent visit to the German army in Po-
land.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
GERMAN CRUISERS RAID BRITISH.
SEACOAST BOMBARD FOUR CITIES.
TWO CRUISERS SUNK BY BRITISH
FLEET AFTER SMELLING TOWN

Long Looked for Raid English Coast Comes at Last
Four Towns Are Sheled by German Cruisers. Lon
don Thrown Into Panic by the Affair. Believed
That Raid Was Made Solely for Moral Purposes
and Will MOI Be Followed Up By the Kaiser Brit
sh Ships Sink Two of the Raiding Cruisers Before
They Can Get Away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
Albania Declares War
On Smallest of Allies
(By Associated Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.-A dispatch
from Constantinople says that the
northern tribes Of Albania have de-
clared war on Servia. They are pre-
pared to take the field Immediately
against King Peter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
Three German Cruisers
Attack Hartlepooi.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The Newcastle
Chronicle says that three German
cruisers bonstarded Hartlepool to-
day. ,'he same paper says that sew
eral British destroyers took part in the
battle there and repulsed the Germans.
The Kaiser's cruisers destroyed sew
eral rows of homes before leaving the
coast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
German Shells Explode
In City Streets
shellin,g the town.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 16.-A news dispatch
from Hartlepool says that German
shells thrown into the city from Ger
man ships exploded in the city streets
and tore huge craters in the earth. The
damage there was considerable, it is
stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
Servians Rout Austrians.

ROME, Dec. ia Nish report re-
ceived here this afternoon states that
the Servians inflicted heavy losses on
the Austrian army during the fighting
there. 1t is stated that more than
two complete army corps have been
lost by the Austrians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
BRITISH WARsH|Ps
r AFTER THE DRESDEN
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 16.-
Two British warships are pursuing the
German cruiser Dresden, which left
Ednta Arenas Sunday, according to
official kilograms received here from
the American embassy at Santiago,
Chile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
THE WEATHER

For Americus and Vicinity =
Fair and slightly colder.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
Germans Lose
Two Cruisers.

ONDON, Dec. 16.-The Yorkshire
Evening News reports that two Ger
man cruisers were sunk in today's sn-
eai "Ilvnt off the English coast. The
same PAPER states that several Brit
ish ,tsbels we're also damaged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-16
SERv|A DRIVES
AUSTR|ANS ACROSS
BOUNDARY LINE

LONDON RECEIVES WIRE FROM
OFFICIAL SOURCES ANNOUNC-
ING "THE ONLY AUSTRIANS
NOW IN SERVIA HAVE TURNED
THEIR TOES TO THE DAISIES"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Curtis Everett Spicer.

Curtis Everett, the infant son Of
Mrs. Bertha Spicer, was born Novem-
Der 8, 1913, and departed from this
life on April 81, 1914. His little life
was of short duration, being but 5
months and IS days old when he was
called to go to the spirit world. He
was loved by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his departure
his dear mother, three brothers and
his grandparents on both sides, and
a host of relatives and friends. His
father, w. B. Spicer, preceded him
to the Spirit Land three months ago.
Funeral services were held at the
home in north Leon on Wednesday,
April 22nd, conducted by Riley Blu
chanan, whose text was found in the
18th chapter of Matthew, End and
Bird verses, and list chapter of 1st
Corinthians, Goth verse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
J. A. MCINTOSH
THE LEON CLOTHING COMPANY
Notice of Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given to all mem
,bers of the Leon Cemetery Associa
ton, as we'll as to all persons desir-
ing to become members, that the an
nual meeting of said association will
be held on the first Monday evening
in May, being May 4th, at 1880
O'Clock p. M, at the library assembly
room, at which time there are five
members Of the board to be elected
from the membership, and a re-or-
ganiZation of the board.
We want large attendance at this
meeting and should have, as this or
ganization is just, starting and needs
the cooperation of everyone.
Following is brief summary of
what was done last year: We organ
lied in 1912 with - members, at
the close of 1913 we had ISL mem
bers and received 5000 from mem
berships and donations, all of which
was spent on the cemetery, namely:
keeping membership lots in good
condition, making better drive-ways,
making and keeping flower beds,
sowing seed on lots, and in keeping
up the general appearance of the
cemetery We didn't and couldn' t
accomplish as much as we had hoped
for last year on account of lack of
funds, but this year we trust every
one will respond to the call for mem.
bers and help to make what you
would like to see, a beautiful ceme-
terry. Eva Rhea, Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Methodist Church Notes.

DR.. w. H. Shipman's coming last
Sunday was refreshing and an up
lift for US. He enjoyed splendid
hearing at both morning and evening
services.
The attendance at the sacred con-
cert Sunday afternoon was not large;
but the program presented was one
of unusual merit. DR.. Shipman
spoke highly of it, and he has been
accustomed to hear the fine choir in
the Indianola First Methodist
church.
Ladies of the Guild please note
that the regular meeting comes next
Tuesday afternoon at $3.50. Work on
comforts is to be done. Come and
lend hand. Mrs. Rowell and Mrs.
Teale are hostesses.
District Conference is fixed for
June 18th and 18th at Osceola. This
is the same week as the district
League convention at Russell.
Services next Sunday. Missionary
Sunday in the Sunday school, Ses-
sion at 9:45. League led by Mayme
Baker The hour is 700. Morning
and evening preaching by the pastor.
Choir rehearsal this evening at 8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Bankrupt Sale.

By order of the Referee in Bank
ruptcy Proceedings for the Southern
District of Iowa:
l will on the Sth day of May at
1880 o'clock p. IN. sell to the highest
bidded for cash the entire stock of
merchandise of p. F. Farley, bank
rupt, at the store of p. F. Farley, in
Davis City, Iowa, consisting of mems
clothing, ladies and gents furnish
ing goods, shoes, hose and neckwear.
This is a clean up-to-date stock of
goods and in good condition and will
be invoiced SO you will know what
you are buying. Bill of sale furnish
ed purchaser on day of sale. '
Good opening for clothing store,
no other one in town.
BY order of H. H. Whitaker, Ref
cree in Bankruptcy.
37-2t l.. A. BROWN, Trustee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
of Franklin Township.

Mr.. l.. P. Hastings, the assessor OF
Franklin township, has kindly fur
nished us the following report of the
assessment made this year in his
township, and it will be interesting
reading:
Yearling colts, 800.
Two year old colts, 80.
Horses, assessable, ASP.
Stations, 4
Mules, Al.
Cattle in feeding, rs.
Yearling heifers,> 222.
Two year old heifers, 1856.
Cows, 433.
Yearling steers, 1926.
Two year old steers, 4S.
Bulls, 81.
Hogs, 1941.
Sheep, 562.
Dogs, males, 81; females, 9.
No. of polls SO.
Assessable value of all personal
property $47S,548.O0.
Moneys and credits, $49,040.00.
Crop report for the year 1913
Corn, 5,277 acres, 1925 bush
els.
Oats, 2,S94 acres, 96,223 bushels.
Winter wheat, 74S acres, l4,O51
bushels.
Rye, sc acres, 1,554 bushels.
Hay, 2,94S acres, 5000 tons.
Timothy seed, SS5 acres, $3.50
bushels.
Glover seed, 39o bushels.
Pasture, 1904 acres.
Horses, all ages, 1,O25.
Mules, all ages, 81.
Hogs, all ages, 5,642.
Dairy cows, 522.
Other cattle, all ages, 1,776.
Sheep, all ages, 1,217.
No. pounds wool clipped, 6,O39.
No. of poultry, 1864.
No. dozen eggs gathered, 3S0,41S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30

The road men have been working
on the state road in this vicinity the
past week.
% NJ. F. Springer, wife and daugh-
Tier spent Sunday afternoon at Ben
| Redman's
Mrs. Jim Bennett is quite sick
with appendicitis.
Frank Binning went to Grand
River on his motorcycle Sunday af-
ternoon and spent few hours with
his father and mother.
Miss Bessie UPHELD is having a
siege with the measles.
3 Grover Hamilton and family took
dinner with Mrs. Laura Keller Sun
day.
Sam Heather and daughter, Mrs.
Mattson were Leon visitors Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
An Old Time Resident Visiting Here

William Hoffman, an old time resi-
dent of Decatur county, now residing
at Omaha, Neb., has been here for
few days looking up old acquain-
tances. Mr. Hoffman came to Deca-
tur county in 1854 and resided here
for five years. He returned in 1863
and lived here until 1866 and had
never been back since that time. For
ty-nine years have wrought many
changes and he finds but few here
who remember him. Tuesday he
had the pleasure of meeting Uncle
John Ryan in C. W. Hoffman's office
and the two old boys had a great
time swapping "reminiscences, as it
had been just sixty years since they
had seen each other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30

ing twenty-one and the youngest
four years of age.
E. l.. Shira and wife were callers
at Mrs. Barry's and w. A. Johnson s
one day last week.
Johnnie Lockwood and family were
Sunday visitors at Lewis Gammon's.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the funeral services Of Mrs. Lulu
Boswell which was conducted in the
Christian church in Leon Sunday af-
ternOOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Mullnnix of
Leon were Sunday visitors at Will
Waits.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Presbyterian Notes.

Sunday school at 9:45. Preaching
service II a. m. and 8 p. m.
Rev. B. F. Jacobs of Columbus
Ohio, has consented to take charge
OF our church services. He comes
highly recommended as one of God S
noblemen, and we hope his ministra-
tions may be rewarded by the spirit
ual growth of our church and COM
munity. Let every member of the
congregation and friend of the church
be present next Sunday morning to
hear him
The choir will be present with the
music that will elevate and fit your
soul to receive blessing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
More Wolves Captured.

A. A. Burchett and son William, of
Grand River, brought in four young
wolves last Saturday which they cap
tured in Richland township, and fill
ed their claim with auditor McLaugh-
lin for the bounty of 81 per head. If
it keeps up little longer this is 60
ing to be the banner year for wolves
in Decatur county, an unusually
large number of cubs having been
captured, but there are not many of
the old ones being killed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
BradHey.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Hutchinson at
tended church at High Point Sunday
Everett Konklin and family spent
Sunday with his folks.
Several children in this neighbour
hood have the whooping cough.
Mrs. Still returned to Leon Satur-
day.
George Cartwright and children
returned Sunday from Davis City
where they had been visiting.
Amos Chambers was looking after
his farm and visiting with friends
last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Crabb-WeldOn.

Promptly at six o'clock Saturday
evening Mr.. E. J. Crabb of Weldon,
and Miss Pearl Weldon of Grand Riv-
err, were married at the Christian
parsonage, Rev. w. C. Cole officiat-
ing. The groom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Crabb, who reside in our
city. This happy couple will make
their home on a farm near LaCelle.
Their many friends wish them hap.
ply married life.-Osceola Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
FairvieW,

Miss Mary MAGELLAN visited at J.
W. Delk's Thursday.
Mrs. John Weidner was visiting
at L. P. Hastings Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Gardner and
two children of Van Vert, were Sun
day visitors at the home of Mrs.
Gardeners mother, Mrs. MAGELLAN.
Miss Laura Hacker and little neph-
ew were business visitors at C. W..
Moore's Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Carl Unthank and two chill
dren of Fit. Leavenworth, Kansas,
came Tuesday for visit at the j..
w. Delk home.
Mrs. Mary MAGELLAN visited a few
days last week at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Morris Gardner of Leon
Mrs. L. P Hastings and daughter
Isabel were calling at Mrs. Charley
Worden's Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Gillian Gardner and little
daughter and Pearl MAGELLAN were
calling at Miss Lydia Keller's Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howell were
Sunday visitors at C. E. Thompson's.
Epworth League was reorganized
at this place Sunday evening. There
had been no League services during
the winter months and it is hoped
now that each one will begin with
new zeal. The following officers
were elected:
President-Mrs. Mary Davis.
LIST Vice Pres.-Isabel Hastings.
End Vice Pres.-Lyda Davis.
3rd Vice Pres.-Lillie Moore.
4th Vice Pres.-Pearl MAGELLAN.
Hastings.
Treasurer-Olin MAGELLAN.
Organist-1sabel Hastings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Burr Oak Ridge.

School closed at East Eden Friday
and a picnic dinner.
Nora and Dick McCleary of We'll
don, were over Sunday visitors at
Clarence Rumley's.
Willard, Roy and George Chastain
spent Sunday with home folks, the
first time all of the eight children
of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Chastain were
all at home together, the oldest be-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Treasurer's Call for Outstanding
Warrants.
Leon, Iowa, April q, 1914.

Leon, Iowa, April q, 1914.
To whom it may concern:
There has been collected by the
treasurer of Decatur county suffici-
ent funds to pay the following out
standing warrants on the county
road building fund:
No.-To Whom Amount
675-S. w. Barry. 80. ..$17.5O
S30-A. C. Baker. ;. .14.25
S31-J. B. Calhoun. -. 3.S7
w. C. Cozad,
County Treasurer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30

Rev. E. Looney, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Dxris City Baptist Church.

There will be baptizing at Davis
City the 4th Sunday in May from
Holden Baptist church, and a basket
dinner in the park at Davis City.
Rev. Looney will preach at p. M
IN the park. Everybody is invited to
come.
Rev E. Lnnney Pastor
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-10-19
MRS. CARMAN
ON TRIAL FOR
HER LIFE

MineoIa. \. y. Oct. 19.-Mrs.
Florence Carman of Freeport was
placed on trial today on n charge oi
murder. She was charged with slay-
ing Mrs. Louise Bailey of Hampstead
on the night of June 80 last while
Mrs. Bailey was In the office of DR..
Edwin Carman. the defendants hus-
band. whittier she had gone for mcdi-
cal advice. n
The case progressed swiftly and
smoothly. At noon five men were IN
the jury box. The 113 talcsman, II
was believed, would be more than
adequate for the jury.
A thiong of men and women storm
ed the court house in futile effort
to obtain seats in the tiny court
room. Few were admitted.
Mrs. Carman appeared to be self
possessed but became increasingly
nervous as the proceedings proceed
ed. She whispered often to her hus-
band and counsel during the seiec-
tion OF the jury. Bailey. whose wife
was the victim. sat within 10 feet
of her, but apparently she did not see
him.
The Jury which will try Mrs.
Florence Carman for the alleged
murder Of Mrs. Louise Bailey. was
completed late this afternoon.
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-10-19
GERMAN GIRLS ONCE
THOUGHT BRITAIN
JUST IN war

London, Oct. 19.-German girls
who had been living In England and
who recently were taken from this
country back to Germany by Miss
Daisy Polk of San Francisco. were all
in favor OF Great Britain instead of
their own country. ~
Twenty English girls who had been
living in Germany for some time
prior to the outbreak of hostilities
an dwho recently were brought back
home. were all In favor of the enemy
of their country until they reached
home soil.
The German girls showed n burst
of of their old time feeling 5000
after they set foot In the fatherland.
however. They almost embarrassed
the first German soldh,r they met
after crossing the Dutch frontier. and
the English girls again became ioAal
to their own country when at Flush
ing the saw the pitiable plight OF
Belgian refugees and began to hear
England's side OF the war. This cx-
change of girls was brought about
by the War Relief soclty.
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-10-19
SUMMERS INNOCENT
OF CONNECTION
WITH EGG FRAUD

Wesley Summers. former member
of the state militia. and who was ar
rested few days ago with United
States soldier. charged with a frau
dulent transaction relative to the
purchase and sale Of a case OF eggs
has been exonerated upon invcstiga-
tion and released from custody.
Summers. 1t appears. had nothing
whatever to do with the purchase Of
eggs and the attempt to sell them.
He claims that he met the soldier
and was asked by him to assist him
In conveying the egg to certain
place, deliveryman having made a
mistake. Because Of his former con-
neCticns as a member of the militia
the miners union newspaper singled
him out for abuse and when request
ed by a most estimable lady OF the
city to make correction and tell
the facts, refused to do 80.
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-10-19
{ Associated Press.

Denver, Oct. 19.-State Treasurer
NJ. A. Leddy said today that he had
purchased on behalf OF the state
about 100000 worth of the $1,OoO,-
600 ISSUE of ''insurrection" bonds
voted by the legislature last spring.
using state school funds for that pur-
pose. H> explained that the law au-
thorized him to invest the school
funds in any good securities. The
state several weeks ago made an un-
usual attempt to sell the "insurrec-
Iion" Londs which were voted to de-
fray militia expenses in connection
with the coal miners strike.
at is Planned to take up the entire
Issue of bonds. or SO much as may
he necessary. II the state troops again
are sent into the strike district?"
Mr.. Lcddy was asked. 81 cannot say
that such a plan has been made"
he replied. We hope the troops will
not have to be called out again.
Are ycu prepared to use school
funds il 1t should be necessary"
81 do not wish to say that I an
prepared to do this. but Just now that
method locks very feasible
Governor Il. NJ. Ammons denied
that any RGpaEal re-organtzation OF
the National Guard was being made,
explaining that the companies were
being recruited up to their fG'i
quota. In accordance with plans laid
at the time of the American expedi-
tlun tc Mexico last spring.
WaslinEtcn. Oct. 19.-Presid.nt.
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-10-19
STATE BONDS SELLING
To FINANCE RETURN Of
MILITIA To STRIKE ZONE
President May Withdraw Federas from Service.
|ntimates that Truce Proposal Will Not be
Amended as Suggested by Colorado Operators.
Governor Will be Ready to Meet Any warike
Move Of Strikers.

Wilson is considering the advi iahilIty
IF Withdrawing the federal trcCps
from tie Colorado coal fields as the
result Ot the deadlock with the oper-
aturs. who refuse to join the pres.-
dert's proI Csal for settlement OF the
strike. already accepted by the mill
ers Governor Ammons. according
tn information here. is planning re-
organization of the Colorado Ma
tionai Guard to make the presence Of
federal troops unnecessary. Tho
president told callers today no ne
go-iations whatever were going IN
with the operators and that the
changes they had suggested in the
mediation plan rendered 1t value
less lie indicated he could not ac-
cept the changes.
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-10-19
Fleets Of Allies and Kaiser May Mix to Decide
Mastery Of the Water. Fighting Remains al
Deadlock but Reports Indicate Germans Have
Lost Ground. Entire World Closely Watching
New Developments Of Gigantic Struggle.

of
situation
British
official
q "a Abain
bombardlng Lille
difficult
definitely checked
definitely Przemys Gaicia
holding
Vienna that the siege Of the city has failed.
Adrtat
officers
ishea 4
Additional Canadian landed Avonmouh England
day. 80 ~
refused British demand that the
Turkey ybuugh ROM