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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
THE CHURCHES.
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday school. $40 d. -
preaching services IL a. M, ana
1880 p. m.
Young Peoples Society. ~ p. ILL.,
Rible study class, Thursday. p. m.
Choir rehearsal, Thursday 8 p. M
An Increased attendance, sunday,
both at the preaching services ana
the Sunday school, was noted ana
appreciated The presence anu
help of more Of the adult members
at Sunday school is giving more sta-
bility and encouragement 10 the
work. The assured success OF our
Sabbath school stands as challcnsc
IN the adult membership OF our coz
gregation.
Miss Lois Ackerley's Busy Bee class
have several nicely dressed dolls ana
other articles for the Christmas snip
ready. If others are as Interested
and industrious as Miss Ackerley
and her class, there will be many
gifts to gladden. and bless the war
suffering children.
After the choir practice Thursday
evening. some of the young ladies in
vited the choir down to the basement
where an enjoyable time was spent
toasting marshmallows. When the!
succeeded in quieting our very YER
satile chorister Kemp. he was pre-
seuted with a silver offering from the
choir. and congregation. Wonder II
that accounts for so much good spec
ial music Sunday?
Sunday evening John Gates lea
the Young Peoples Society in an IN
teresting and instructive discussion
on the subject of the Young People
societies of several churches.
The meeting that was announced
for next Tuesday and which was TO
be under the direction of the Synod
zeal representatives, has been post
poned, as the committee could not
complete it's schedule at this time.
Owing TO the dedicatory services
of the new Brethren church, there
will be no service at Crown Chapel
Sunday afternoon.
Some people have complained, that
they didn't know Of certain an
nouncements; won't some OF you
good readers please tell them to read
our local papers. Certainly with the
generous space which our good edl-
tors accord the churches, no one need
be ignorant of church programs.
Please tell them to read the papers,
and let us be appreciatiVe OF the lib
crafty of the press.
The Bible Study class organized
Thursday evening with fifteen mem
bcrs. Others have expressed a desire
to join, and it promises well for
large enthusiastic class this evening
at I @ clock. Choir practice at 500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Mrs. Jacob HelCher.

Delilah Frances Curron was born
in Richmond, Virginia, in 1924, and
died Sept. 81, 1914 in Des Moines
at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Blanche Fisher at 1912 Null
berry ST..
She was married to Jacob Helcher
in 1910 and to this union ten chill
dren were born. Her husband pre-
ceded her ten years previous to her
death. At the age of IL years she
united with the Baptist church at
Richmond. She lived devoted and
cheerful christian life; patient in her
affection and suffering and always
having a word of comfort and good
cheer for those who were near and
dear in her family and social circle.
Six daughters and one son are left
to mourn the departure of lovingl
mother, and were all present at her
death-bed: Daniel Helcher of High
land Park, Des Moines, Mrs. David
Humphrey of Norfolk, Neb., Mrs.
John Wilson, of Leon, Mrs. B. Will
son, of Decatur City, Mrs. A. T. Nc
Cam, of Des Moines. Mrs. Maud
Blomberg, of Omaha, Neb., Mrs.
Humphrey and Mrs. Blomberg being
absent on account of, sickness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Francis Marion Walker.

Francis Marioni Walker, the sub
ject of this sketch, was born in Clay
county.> Indiana, July 8, 1889, and
departed this life after a long and
painful illness. Oct. II. 1914, at the
age of rs years, 8 months and IS
days.
He accompanied his parents to
Mercer county, Missouri. in 1852,
living at home until his enlistment
in the Union army in Sept. 1861,
serving in the 9TH Mo- Bat. Cav for
six months, from March 1862. to
September of the same year, as inde-
pendent scout, when he again en-
listed in Co. c., 35th, Inf, in which
he served until he was discharged in
Dec. 1865, on account OF wounds re-
ceived in service.
In 1864 he engaged in the nler-
camille business in Princeton Mo-,
until August of 1865, when he NOV
ed to farm near Pleasanton, Iowa,
where he remained until 1880, when
he moved to Davis City. One year
later he returned to Pleasanton, liv-
ngd there for six years. He then
moved to the present location Il
miles east Of Pleasanton, where he
died
He was united in marriage to
Mary e. Dreese, May rs, 1864, and
to this union were born two sons and
three daughters: William S., Arthur,
Hattie F., Estella and Iva, all OF
whom survive him, except the last
named who died in infancy.
The funeral was held from his late
residence on Sunday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. E. F. Partridge, OF
Davis City, who alluded to the long
and useful life of the deceased, the
esteem expressed by SO many OF his
long time friends present, and assar-
ed the bereaved OF the kind care and
love of wise heavenly Father
Sweet songs were the offering OF the
Pleasanton M. p. choir and fer
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p. F. BRADLEY, OPTICIAN.

Spectacles cheap at Buffers.
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SCHOOL NOTES
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Bert Kemp
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Decatur NJ. Il. Church Notes.

We had On excellent service at
both Maple Grove and Elk Chapel
on Oct. II. Let us have better
service Sunday by every one thai
was present at the last service COM
ing again and bringing someone else.
Come to the League service at $50.
DR.. Thompson will preach for us at
1880. Everyone should be present
at that time for the communion SER
vice. Our first quarterly conference
will be held Thursday afternoon, Oct.
% at 400.
J. A. E. Cunningham, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

the age of fourteen years and has
ever lived true devoted christian
life, hence she was ready to go whel
the Master called.
The funeral was held on Wednes,
day afternoon from the New Salem
Baptist church conducted by Rev. e
F. Partridge, of Davis City, the
Pleasanton choir furnishing appro-
pirate songs. Despite the inclem-
ency of the weather goodly number
of neighbors were present to show
their respect to the departed and to-
witness an esteemed friend laid to
rest by the side of her husband and
close by the resting place of the little
granddaughter, Hazel Anita, who was
laid to rest, Sept. 25.
At rest till the resurrection
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Methodist Church Notes.

The Epworth Legue study class
holds its first meeting tomorrow eV-
euing at DR.. c. H. Mitchells resi-
dence. The text book to be used:
1.-The Greatest Common Destroyer.
The meeting Of the League last sun
day evening was led by Prof. G2ss.
The Baraca class will lead next sun
.day. For the meeting on Nov ST.,
Mr., T. S. Rhoades of Mt. Ayr, VIII
be with US. Mr.. Rhoades is the dls-
Irict president and went to the Inter
national League Convention at Bul-
falo last summer as delegate from
the district. He will tell us OF this
convention. and an additional mes
sage al the 7:3O service.
Our first quarterly conference Will
be held at the church next Monday
evening at 1870, Dr. A. A. Thompson
presiding. We wish full attendance
of the official board Of the church.
Or, Thomson will fix some later
date for a preaching service.
The new Sunday school choir OF
% voices furnished the surprise in
the school last Sunday morning. Ihey
sang very we'll indeed. The commuhl-
cation from the Sunday school board
of Chicago with reference to the
Christmas ship was presented, ana
an enthusiastic response was mace
nv the scholars of the school. A sug-
gested list OF suitable gifts FOR our
box Will be posted
The new Brethren church is to pc
dedicated next Sunday. Although
welcome at all the services, members
Of our church and congregation are
especially invited to the Fellowship
meeting at ESQ o'clock.\
The church choir rehearsal this ev-
ening at $50.
Copies Of the conference minutes ute
are at hand, and may be hAd next l,es
Sunday. they contain much wat IS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Standifel-SalnS.

Miss Christen Standifer, of Davis
City, and Mr. Edward Sans, of Deca-
tur, were married last Friday, Oct.
10th, by Rev. Guy j. Fansher. The
cermony was performed at the Meth
odist parsonage in Leon and witness
ed by Mrs. A. S. Bowman and Mrs.
Mary E. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Sans
will reside in Davis City. We wish
them much happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

A Card-The relatives desire to
return their heartfelt thanks to the
many Kind friends who so nobly rem
dered us assistance and comfort dur
ing our bereavement. The Relatives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Motorcycles.

New and rebuilt, on monthly pay
ment plan Dealers and riders want
ed. Eagle Motor Co., Cedar Falls,
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

of interest to the Des Moines con-
ference.
Sabbath school, morning and even
ing preaching, and Epworth League
next Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Kemp
Buchanan


Keshlear capt. RIB Kemp
Bob Scott lib Buchanan
Roscoe Scott fb Dale
Substitutions, Hamilton for r.
Scott
Touch-downs, o. Brown, Bob Scott
Umpire, Sears.
Referee, Grimes.
Timekeepers, Ehrhardt and Sears
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

. ~ . # . i e. ~.
vent prayer was offered by Father
Mark, A large concourse of people
from the surrounding towns and
country were in attendance and fol
lowed in q long and impressive pro-
cession to the cemetery where cover
ed with flowers, the casket contain
ing all that was mortal of the good
man, one of the oldest residents of
the community, was laid peacefully
to rest by, old friends and comrades
OF the Civil war He rests from his
labor and his works do follow him,
A Card-We desire to return our
thanks to all the kind friends for
their acts of kindness during the i'll
ness and death of our husband aud
father.
Mrs. T. M. Walker and children.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-03-26

of the world in so short a time
as one year, as President Wilson
has. He has probably made a
few trifling mistakes, as no man
is perfect, but he has not made
any serious mistakes ard the en-
tire country gives him credit for
absolute sincerity, honesty, pat
riotism, and mastery statesman
ship. The most glorious of all
however, is the fact that no cor
rupt or questionable deal has
been put through Congress dur
ing his administration, and you
ca gamble on it that if any such a
deal should get through Congress
it would promptly receive the We
to of that great incorruptible
statesman who presides at the
White House.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-03-26

Our Representative, Gum,
says he didn't vote against the =
cent bill, as his vote was counted.
Other members of the Legisla-
ture are saying their votes were
not counted right. The proper
time to have complained was be-
fore the Legislature adjourned.
However, as these timid mem
bers failed to call attention 10
the wrongful counting of their
votes, we suggest that Governor
McCreary call the Legislature to-
gether again and let the vote be
counted as the members say they
voted, and we are sure some of the
important bills lost, including the
2-cent bill, will be carried.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-03-26

President Wilson has now
served one fun year il the White
House aud no President has ever
enr'reu that White House who
pa, ueen So persistent and ag.
gr sSlve ns he, in fulfilling the
promises made to,the American
pr",ue bN the Demo ratIc con.
vrnrlon which nominate hmm IN
Ju of 1912 Furthermore,
there IS no parallel IN the WORLDS
history where a ruh-r of u great
pa ion has made such protou
hmp ,~s>lut on the CivillZlluu uf
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-03-26

There is "A great stir with the
insurance companies about the
new law passed by the Legisla
ture regulating them. The sum
and substance of the bill seems
to be: In 1912 the Legislature
found that the people of this
State were paying at least 30 per
cent. more for insurance than
many other states. This 1912
General Assembly passed law
to lower the rates. The Insur-
ance companies then threatened
to leave the state, but after de-
liberating compromised by re-
naming with us and so reclassi-
flying the risks of the state and
charge the lower rates as to class,
and yet increase the insurance in
most instances. This was decep.
ton end robbery, so the 1914
Legislature resented and passed
a law to not only control the
rates but also control the CLASH
ficatIon. The insurance cOmpa-
nles are mad, and are making
the people fig hit themselves to
gel from under:this just law, but
1t seems THAT they will have to
stand + at leas two years, and
We hope forever:
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-03-26
CLUR RATES

For the convenience of our SUBJ
scribers, we have arranged club rates
with the following papers at prices
below mentioned:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
LARGE CROWD AT RECITAL

A crowded house greeted the per-
formers Monday evening at the con-
cert-recital given at the Presbyterian
church by the advanced pupils of
Miss Dunn. To give variety to the
program, a number of Audubon s
vocalists assisted. The audience was
very appreciative of every number as
was evidenced by the hearty applause.
Owing to illness, slight change
had to be made in the printed pro-
gram. The male quartet substituted
for one of the numbers. One of the
most pleasing numbers of the evening
was the solo by Mrs. Spenle, who is
here from Chicago.
The recital was high compliment
to Miss Dunn. She is very thorough
in her work and every pupil on the
program gave evidence of exception
al ability. Everyone went with the
intention of hearing much, and the
unanimous opinion is that all were
pleased beyond expectations. Miss
Dunn compels her pupils to do GER
tain things and the recital gave every
assurance that the pupils were COM
plying with her demands. The tech
mic was of the highest order. The
people of Audubon have many rea-
sons to be proud of her young lady
musicians.
1t is very gratifying to note that
our people respond literally when
ever a recital is given. This lends
encouragement to the pupils and in
SEPARATION to the instructors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
AUDUBON CANNED CORN
TO THE BELGIANS

The Audubon Canning GO. is today
shipping a car load Of Audubon
county sweet corn to New York which
will later be sent direct to the fam
inc stricken people in Belgium. Only
a short time ago the people OF this
county, through the regularly ap-
pointed committee sent a car of
shelled corn and car of -four. This
car of sweet corn is being paid for
with the money recently collected.
The following letter received by Mr..
Roberts, who has charge of the re-
lief work in Audubon county, will ex-
plain the reason for the shipping of
the canned corn instead of shelled
corn:
Mr.. A. H. Roberts,
Audubon, Iowa,
Dear Sir
In reply to your letter of 4th inst.
and In accordance with your tele-
phone communication to-day, we pre-
fer to have you purchase the car Of
canned corn rather than a car of
shelled corn. Our only reason is
that the railroad companies are CIV
ing us a great deal of trouble about
shipping shelled corn in bulk. There
is not one elevator in 40 In Iowa
that has facilities for bagging shelled
corn, We could, of course. ship
shelled corn clear through to New
York II we would pay the freight on
1t, but | am sure that we are going
to get canned corn through IL shipped
soon, free of freight charges, and OF
course that is our preference, as we
wish to make the benevolent dona-
tons of the people of every section
of Iowa go as far as possible in buy
ing food instead of paying freights.
We believe you have the full a
mount of cash in sight to easily buy
a car of canned corn.
We have advice from New York
and London that canned corn is very
acceptable.
AS soon as you have the car ready
for shipment. please notify us and
we will have shipping instructions
forwarded you.
Very truly yours,
ID. G. Chamberlain.
Chairman Executive Com.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
A LIVE WIRE

The Audubon Music Company of
this city are again demonstrating
that they are strictly up-to-date in
the music business. And we are
fortunate in having a firm in our
midst who can bring the same special
inducements Tin the way of prices)
are offered by the large city music
dealers.
Coming just as it does at this
time Of the year when we generally
think of those things which add to
the pleasures of the home as well as
the education of the family, this sale
of strictly high grade pianos at Writ
ually factory prices is a golden OPP
portunity offered to those who are
contemplating the buying of piano
or player piano.
There is probably no other city in
the state of Iowa the size of Audubon
that has music house which carries
as large assortment of Pianos. Play
ers, Victrolas and Musical Merchan-
disc as do these people. Mr.. ]. W..
Landrum one of the members of this
firm, is a tuner and regulator of
many years experience and under
stands the music business thorough
ly. His services are always at the
command of his patrons and affords
an added protection to piano buyers
which cannot be obtained from the
away from home dealer.
This progressive firm has lately
added another high grade line of
pianos to its stock. They are the
Waltham and Warfield pianos made
at Milwaukee, Wis. and are known
as the piano of "Purest Tone Quail
ity." These instruments have been
included in this sale and arrange
ments have been made with the fac
tory representative from the Wal
than Co. to assist them during the
sale.
We would advise all intending pur-
chasers to call and see what our home
dealer has to offer before going to
the city to purchase piano or a
player.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
MRS. MARLIN IN HOSPITAL

Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Wilson re-
ceived. word from Kansas City that
their daughter, Mrs. C. w. Marlin,
had been operated on at st. Mary's
hospital Monday. This morning
they received word that she was re-
covering nicely and every indication
pointed to a speedy recovery. Mrs.
Martins many friends in Audubon
will hope that she will recover speed
dition was such that she had to be
operated on. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
expect TO leave next Monday to be at
their daughters bedside and from
there will go to their Kansas home
to remain couple of months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
AUDUBON COUPLE MARRIED
AT COUNCIL BLUFFS

E. H. Jacobsen, Audubon's hust-
ling real estate and Insurance man
went to Council Bluffs last Thursday
accompanied by Mrs. Alma Rasmus-
sen. That afternoon the two were
married by Justice of the Peace w.
G. Joseph. The happy couple remain
ed in Omaha until Saturday when
they returned and went directly to
the home in West Audubon that Mr..
Jacobsen had previously provided for
his bride. Henry's many friends join
in extending most hearty congratula-
lions and best wishes for happy and
prosperous married life. Mr.. Jacob
sen has been resident of this city a
number of years. His bride but re-
Gently came from the old country
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
HAS BOUGHT LEADING CAFE

Ray Booton has purchased cafe
at Menlo and went to that place yes
terday to take possession. Mr..
Booton has been connected with res
taurants and cafes in Audubon for a
number of years and has just resign
ed his position at the Boosters Cafe
to take charge of his own business.
He is a thorough business man and
there can be no doubt of his success.
He will give Menlo the best service
the town has ever had and In his eff
forts to please the public he will be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
HOTEL CHANGED HANDS

Mrs. Mae Blackney came from
Holstein this week and yesterday
purchased the personal effects of the
Park Hotel and assumed full charge.
Mrs. b. is thoroughly conversant
with the hotel business, her folks,
being at present the owners of a
hotel at Holstein. Business called her
away to-day, but she will return
soon and take full possession of her
newly acquired holdings. The Park
is flrst-class hotel and there is no
doubt but what Mrs. Blackney will
do well here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
SALE A RIG SUCCESS

The goods offered for sale on the
streets last Saturday by F. M. Rice
& Co., brought good prices. A large
crowd was in attendance. Col. Miles
Kness was the auctioneer and we
heard many people say the Col. was
the best auctioneer in this part Of
the country. He has number of
farm sales and all reports are very
favorable to Mr.. Kness as an auc-
tioneer. He is sticking right to bust
ness and 1t won't be long until he
will be crying all the farm sales for
miles around. M
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10

ably assisted by Pat Downey, who is
also a good man for the place. We
are sorry to lose the boys, but on the
other hand we are glad they have
found such good location. Here is
wishing Ray all kinds of success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-12-10
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

The pupils of the third, fourth and
fifth grades will give a program in
the High School Assembly room on
Thursday evening, Dec. II, at 1880.
Ten cents admission will be charged.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
More Breaks ln POmiret

The Bradley mansion the Howard cottage and the Farm cottage, all con neeted with the Bradley estate in Pomfret, were broken into Wednesday night, Things in the houses were turned upside down but so far it Is not known what if anything has been taken. Mrs. Bradley will come on from Washington. The State police have been called into the case. There has been long series of breaks in the town and the state police have worked on the case but as yet have obtained no clue. The houses broken into were all ,unoecupied being used only AS summer residences.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
First RaptiSt Church

The Odd Fellows attended service Sunday morning. Pastor Stubbert preached an excellent sermon. The music was well rendered by a large choir. Miss Iris Nj. Soper of Thomp- son sang the ofiertory solo. "The Pill grim," which displayed her fine con tralto voice to advantage.
 B. Y. P. U. consecration meeting next Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, Mrs. Partello, leader.
 The Bible school attendance was small on account of the rain- Miss So- per sang "The ninety and nine"
 The Sunday school convention of the Ashford Association will be held June 90, at Thompson.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-01
Bradley Theater

Monday, May 4th, the Loftus Stock company open week s engagement in a well known Broadway production, "The White Nigger," featuring Frank Mayo whom all will remember as the leading man of the Whiteside Strauss company. MT. Mayo has had several large offers from New York authors to feature their plays which he has cast aside to put on Il company with Mir. Loftus.
 Miss Gordon Munch's orehestea car ried by this company is feature in it, self, and this alone is far more than worth the price Of admission. MT. Loftus has engaged high class vaude- vile which will be introduced between the acts.
 The company in full is unsurpassed by any repertoire on the road. Don't fail to see the opening production for the week, Monday, May 4th, "rhe White Nigger."