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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Orphan Ridge.

Miss Clara Leahy returned home
Friday after weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. w. NJ Baker, east OF
| Leon
! Misses Lulu and Leila Johnson re-
turned to their home at Davis City
Friday, after visit of several days
with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs w. M. Smith.
| Amos Brazelton and r. l.. Smith
called on the Barlean boys Friday eF-
ening.
Mrs. c. e. Leahy called on MRS.
Ann Ellis one day last week.
| w. M. Barlean had legal business
at Leon Friday.
Suel Shaw, of Des Moines, came
Saturday to visit his family and 9th
er friends.
Nose Smart and wife visited at the
Ellis home Sunday.
| Mrs. Ann Ellis called on Mrs. NJ
! T. Smart Monday.
We we're panied to hear of the
death of Mrs. Hiram Hatfield, OF
north Leon. The relatives have the
sympathy of all.
Miss Clara Leahy will leave this
Wednesday for Des Moines. after be-
] ing with her father who has been
sick for the past two months. Mr.
| Leahy is able to be up most OF the
time.
jim and Ray Marvin with their
! families spent one day last week at
A. j. Piper's.
/ Nose Smart had legal business at
Leon Friday.
There was no school Friday on ac-
count OF the teachers meeting at
| Leon
Mrs. c. E. Leahy called ON Mrs.
Ann Ellis Thursday.
Fred Jones had business at Leon
Saturday.
Mrs. Chas. Leahy had business at
Davis City Saturday.
| Misses Clara and Beatrice Leahy
were callers at the Barlean home
Saturday.
| George Toms of near Davis City
was doing some plastering here last
week.
Robert Smith will depart the COM
ing week for his home in South Da-
kota, after a months visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Smith.
G. E. Leahy had business calling
him to Osceola Saturday.
Raymond Smart is sporting 4 new
rifle.
Roy Blake was down here last
week buying corn, paying IS cents a
bushel.
Jim Blake moved to the farm he
has rented of Arthur Forbes OF Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Sweet Creek.

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Richardson OF
Lee, spent Monday night and Tues.
day at the home of Lon Hale.
Addie Noftsger was a caller at the
Charley Noftsger home Thursday.
Several from this vicinity attended
the Reinking sale Wednesday.
Dell Wiley delivered hogs to La
moni one day last week.
Albert Wion, Vance Foster and
Lincoln Mcdowell helped Noah Green
move Tuesday.
Miss Florence Creveling and Roy
Trip were seen in these parts Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Vance Foster and
children, Frank Noftsger and daugh-
ter Annie, Muriel Wiley, Isaac Bedell
and Fred Ballentyne We're Lamont
callers Saturday.
Miss Isabel Wion called on Vance
Fosters Friday
Noah Green spent Wednesday night
with home folks.
George Noftsger was caller at
Dell Wiley's Monday.
Miss Florence Rauch and Mahlon
McGahuey passed through these
parts Sunday.
Matt Ryan passed through these
parts Wednesday.
Vance Foster hauled wood for Geo.
Lamphiear Friday
Muriel Wiley spent Sunday after
noon at the Charley Noftsger home.
Charley Green was Lamont call
er Monday.
Mrs. j. F. Wion is very sick We
hope for her speedy recovery,
Oscar Orfield of Decatur, called at
the A., F. Noftsger home Sunday.
Wilbert Wiley Of Woodland was
Monday visitor with his brother OF
this vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Pine Forests!

How it clears the throat and head
OF it's mucous ailments. 1t is this
spirit Of newness and vigor from the
health-giving piney forests brought
back by DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
and healing. Buy a bot
tie today. All druggists 25c.
Electric Bitters a Spring Tonic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

II you have any Of our ice cream
packers ct your home please tele
phone 10 and We will call and Sc
walkers leo Crsan Factory. 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
LEON SAVINGS BANK
a NEW BANK ~ NO BAD DEBTS
Officers
Located in the Sigler Building at
Southwest Corner of the Square

Many people have considered for years that
new bank in Leon would be profitable to the owners
and beneficial to the community
There is additional banking business in this com
munty that Leon should have.
Iowa is the most prosperous State in the Union.
Decatur County farms have made their greatest
increase in value in the last few years This is the
best possible evidence. of local prosperity.
Leon has made progress in the last five years
than it's most optimistic booster hoped for in 1910
The best gauge Of prosperity Of any community IS
the increase in the amount Of banking business done
The Leon Savings Bank intends to merit its share
of this increased business.
The Leon Savings Bank expects to do general
commercial banking business
The Leon Savings Bank socits accounts large and
small
The Leon Savings Bank has money to loan.
The men interested in this bank have lived IN
Leon for many wears and have established reputa
ton.
Directors
Geo. F. stookey
Frank
JAS Harvey
George Ogilvie
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-10
LOTS OF DOCS ARE PEEVED

LIZ y VT GSSS HNE TEENEG
A bunch of docs got together the
Chicago Medical society-and in a
meeting last night expressed Con-
siderable "peeve" at newspapers
which publish articles dealing with
health remedies. They suggested
putting ban on these papers.
DR.. W. A. Evans in the Trib gives
medical advice to the papers read
ers. Are the docs afraid that if the
people follow his advice they won't
get sick?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-10

sunrise, SuIISSLg
Friends of Harold F. Mccormick
DENY that he and wife were on sunk
en- Italian liner.
Fred Miller, 124 Kilkenny av.,
distrusts banks. Held up. $164. To
take a chance on banks hereafter.
Street committee of council chang
ed three names because they were
sissyfed. Chauncey aV. one of them.
BIackmaiIers' bomb wrecked home
of Salvatore Roti, 1900 w. 59th.
Panic caused when broken gas main
caught fire.
Headache and nervousness caused
by lack of food, so eat, says Prof.
Carlson of Chicago U.
Joseph Putt, 1910 Addison, whose
wife and sister persisted on Eastland,
to sue city custodian for wife's
$4,000 gems. Lost by them.
Police holding suspect whom they
are trying to connect in Armour jewel
robbery and others. Is son of dead
policeman.
Peter Christ, 2458 Dakin, dead.
Blood poisoning. Rusty nail.
Mrs. Lillian Williamson, SPAS East
wood av., didn't want baby. Dead.
Self-performed operation.
William HamIey, 1929 Washburne
av., dead. Motorcycle accident.
Eli RutkoWski held for counterfeit
ing by U. S. comm. Raised 81 bill to
SIS, is claim.
Police committee referred probe
into actions of John Kantor, real es-
tate expert, to subcommittee.
Mrs. Jennie RezWine, 1907 w. 18th,
arrested. Tried to fire house. To be
examined for sanity.
Federal building may have four
flags, one on each corner Of bldg.
War department asked.
Representative of surface and 81"
lines to appear before council trans
portation comittee to talk consoida-
finn
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-10
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

N111NANO
Unidentified man killed by freight
at 58th av. and SD st. on Belt line.
Mrs. Harry HuII's case before U. S.
com'r continued. Tried to smuggle
dope to husband in Jail.
Chas. Foote, 5236 S. Holman, sick,
suicided. Rope.
Howard Parker, 4462 Berkeley aV.,
arrested. Went after wife with razor.
She wasn't hurt.
Coroner still probing death of Mrs.
Crystal Thomas, 1882 Lexington.
Thought to have died from poison.
Mrs. John Gould took poison in the
Commercial hotel Husband arrest
ed. Motive unknown. Condition
better.
Evanston women forming bicycle
club.
Two-months' baby found un-
clad in pew of st. Mary's church, Wa
bash av. and 9th st. ST. Vincent's
Orphan Asylum.
Pay of 200 city employees held up
pending decision of corporation
counsePs Office on Sergel case SUI
preme court decision.
Van Buren, St bridge closed for
repairs.
Mayor spoke for team work in the
council before Chicago Assn of Com
merce. Says split will harm Chicago.
Two boys held by federal author
tiles. Charged with writing Black
hand letters.
Judge ScuIIy called grand jury re-
port a pack of lies" Wants to know
why no action was taken.
LOTS OF DOCS ARE PEEVED
A bunch of docs got together-the
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
END INDIGESTION OR STOMACH PAIN
 IN HIVE MINUTES
@PAPE's pIAPEPsiN" MAKES SICK, SOUR, cAssY sToMAcHs
 FEEL FINE.

Time iti In five minutes all stom- och distress will go. No indigestion, heartburn. sourness or belching Of gns, acid. or eructations of undiEested food. no dizziness. bloating. foul breath or headache.
 Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it's speed in regulating upset stornachs. IL Is the surest. quickest and most certain Indigestion remedy in tho whole world. and besides it is harm less.
 Millions of men ard women now eat their favorite foods without fear they know Pape's Diapepsin will save them from any stomach misery.
 Please, for your sake. get a iarEe nfty-cent case of Pape'a Diapepsin from any drug store and put your stomach right. Don't keep on being niserable-life Is too short-you are not here long. so make your stay agreeable. Eat what you like and di- gest it; enjoy it. without dread of re- oellion In the stomach.
 Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your home anyway. Should one of the fam fly cat something which don't agree wtth them. or in case of an attack of indigestion. dyspepsia. gastrltis or stomach Arrangement at daytime or during the night. 1t Is handy to give the quickest. surest relief known.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29

of the leading secretaries of the Y. M. C. A international committee, are to speak about the wonderful achieve ments of the Y. M.. c. A. in foreign countries
 MT. Clinton. who lived for two years in Hankow. the headquarters in China Of the revolutionary party, has had some unique experiences in connection with the birth of the new republic. Later in Tokio. the real storm center of the Chinese revolution, he was for five years in most intimate touch with the leaders of the movement that startled the world by throwing of the yoke of the Manchus. When the pro- visional constitution for the new gov crnment was drafted, Mir. Clinton. who during his student days had won a scholarship in law at Indiana univer- sity. was invited into the councils, where his advice and suggestions help cd not little. When the Manchu dynasty was overthrown and the new republic established, more than half the younger officials in government positions were Tolxio students, friends of Mir Clinton. V
 Mir. Clinton has recently been called to an important position at the home
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
Endorse Rheuma
Many Drussists Say It Proves Itself the Most Satisfactory Remedy
 for Rheumatism.

Lee & osgood Co. or any druggist who has sold Rheuma for years will tell you that this great remedy for rheumatism has no superior Their knowledge is gained from testimony of customers to whom they have sold Rheuma. If you suffer from some form of the disease, full-size bottle costing 50 cents will convince you that Rheuma will quickly and permanently benefit you.
 E Rheunna starts with the first dose to clean your system of all poison; builds up your shattered strength; infuses fresh blood into your veins, and quick Fly restores the kidneys, bowels. blood and skin to healthy. normal condition. It rapidly brings the swollen joints down to normal, for the uric acid will have been driven out
 Do not conflict Rheunna with other preparations of similar name. Rheurna ts always in liquid form-insist on the ltrademarked package. Rhe-Lax used for chronic constipa- ton don't gripe. Heals the stomach lining and the intestines. At all drug gists.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
NEW SUITS IN SUPERIOR COURT
Mystic Valley Water Company Wants Locate Townsends Right of Way-Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure on New London Property-Three Divorce Cases.

Five new suits, for the superior
 court. returnable in November were
 filed on Thursday at the ofice of the
 clerk here. They were the follow
 Foreclosure Mechanics Lien.
 Foreclosure of mechanics lien and
 s1.0oo damages are asked by Levi e.
 Raymond of New London in a superior
 court suit brought against Viola E.
 Baker of Boston and others. The de-
 fendant is tho owner of a lot in New London on Mott avenue upon which the plaintiff began on April 1. 1913 to erect a house for the defendant as well as furnishing the materials. He claims that he was engaged for this service by D. E. McEachern., allas John B. McEachern, of Boston. and that Viola Baker was to pay for the material and the plaintiffs services upon completion. The plaintiffs s services in connection with the erec- ton of the house were finished on Aug. l, 1913, when the sum of $5Si.96 wns claimed due and a mechanics Hen was recorded for that amount on Sept. 20. On July 2s. 1913. Viola E.. A: Baker mortga ged the house and lot for a, 1000 to the Savings Bank of New London which is made party defendant in lniS S1lL aS IS aLSO U. E.. A1C1aCnern, the Boston contractor and agent who on Oct. 3. 1913. filed a mechanics lien for $2,25O.40.
 To.Establish Right of Way.
 The Mystic Nalley.--water Company of Groton and Stonington is the plaintiff in a suit brought against M. Helen Townsend and Henry c. Townsend of Stonington in which $l,- 900 damages are claimed and a court
 decree Is asked to define a certain right of way and to restrict the Town sends to using that right of way for passing and repassing to the Old Mys- | tic road or highway over land of the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29

Water company to reach other iand of tho defendant's
 The claim is that when the Town sends conveyed real estate to the Wa ter company in Aug. 1T, 1sf4. the right to pass and repass was reserved but is not set forth in express terms. but was to be by the use of so much land as would be ordinarily necessary to use in traversing on foot or driv- ing a pair of animals attached to an ordinary size team or cart. It is claimed that although requested by thea Water company to desist, the de- fendants have entered upon other portions of the defendants land and have damaged and trod down grass vegetables, flowers and hebrage to the great loss and damage of the plain tiffs.
 The Water company wants a strfr l6 1-2 feet wide at the west end of the premises set or as the right oi way.
 Divorees.
 Emma F. Cole of New London whose l maiden name was Saunders. sues foI divorce from E. Alfred F. Cole of New London, on the grounds of intolerable cruelty from June 24, 1913. They were married on the 2Sth of May the samC year. The wife asks for the custody of two sons aged years and one year l and eight months.
 ] Hormidas F. Duclos of New London asks for divorce from Leonora Fran els Duclos to whom he was married on May 21, 1912. Her maiden nams was Leonora Hall. The petitioner. claim. is on the grounds of a statutory offense committed with James Ma. honey at Chicopee, Mass, betweef I Jan 1. 1918 and March 1. 1915. | Divorces on the grounds of deser. ton is asked by Mrs. Devide Wan. ner Noodlinger of New London from | Frank Warmer of 2017 Second street Duluth. 'Minn. They were married or September 30, 1895 and the plaintiff | claims she was deserted in August 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
THE WEATHER.

Conditions. The weather in the east has been fair with seanonat temperatures. Fair weather will continue Friday and Saturday in all parts of the coun- try except over northern New Eng land where local rains are probable Friday. IT will be somewhat warmer Friday in Atlantic coast districts. The winds along the north and mid- dc Atlantic coasts will be moderate south
 Forecast. Eastern New York: Fair Friday and Saturday.
 Northern New England: Partly cloudy Friday. probably local rains; Southern New England: Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevifss pharmacy. show the changes in temperaturc and the barometrie changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar ! a. m. ss.ssss. sssssss..s.. 70 S0.2t tlx m. ......sss...s...s.s 60 30.2 p. m. ..s...... 54 38.1s Highest 66, lowest 40.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Fair. Thursdays weather: As predicted
 
 e. vx,.,-. .-s n,.z.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
PoeugrANuck NOTES.
Guild Visits Westerly Msmbsr-van-- dais 7rsak Church Windows-Mas- querade sneiaL ~


 The Ladies' gufid of St. James church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Campforr Bogue of Westerly. Thirteen members attended. Mrs. A. Fuller. Mrs- A. Williams. Mrs. Charles Weeks, Mrs. William McKelvey. Jr.. George Murphy. Mrs George Bogue. Mrs. Charles Hardness. Mrs Louis Meade. Mrs. Robert Mcclure, Msr. Snuer. During the afternoon refresh ,ments were served by the hostess, who has lately moved to Westerly and who, uiar and active member of the guild.
 Erwin Robbins of Dayviile has moved into the house which he recently pur- chased of the Philip Busch estate.
 Malicious Mischief.
 It would seem that some boys not content with breaking out windows in the Parish house. have lately taken to throwing stones at the church win dows. Recently two of the stained glass windows on the east side of the church have been broken and as the glass VIII have to be matched and ieaded in, it means considerable ex- pense to the parish. There has been great deal of indignation expressed and if any moro windows are broken steps win be taken to punish the of- lenders.
 supt. Hall Resigns.
 Joseph Hall. Jr., who has been su- perintendent of Hallville mills for a number of years. has resigned.
 Masquerade Social.
 The Good Fellowship club gave a masquerade social at the parish house Thursday evening. The committee iu charge of the affair was William Me Kelvey, C. F. Baer. Howard Fuller and Cyrus Brockway. Music was furnish ed by Miss Olive McKelvey, Tyler Ec- clestone. Mrs. Conrad. Mr. Baer prompted.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
 AND STOP cATARRH
Tells How To Open Clogged Nos trils and End Head Colds.

You feel fine in a Few moments. Your cold in head or catarrh wfll be gone. Your clogged nostrils will open. The air-passages ot your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more dullness. headache: no hawk ing, snuffiing. mucous discharges or night.
 Tell your druggist you want a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply little of this fragrant. antiseptic cream in your nostrils. let 1t penetrate soothe and heal the swollen. infianed mucous membrane, and relief comes instantly.
 It is just what every cold and ca tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stuffed-up and miserable.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
Lady Workers of Federated Church Meet--Guild Society Met With Mrs. John Mckinley.

The Lady Workers of the Federated church held one of their largest at- tended meetings at the home of Mrs. Willard Hill on Prospect street Tues day afternoon. Besides the transac- tion of the regular routine business, which included the reading of the sec- retary's and treasurer's reports plans were discussed for the holding of a food sale in November. Refreshments were served after the meeting by the hostess. The officers of the organiza- ton are as follows: President, Mrs Herbert Peckham; vice president, Mrs Lima Spicer; secretary and treasurer Mrs. Baldwin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
OLD YAcHTsMAN IN
 HIS LAST PORT
Death of Capt. William A. Miller
 Sailed Ocean Racers.

Capt William A. Miller. one of the best known mariners in this vicinity, died Thursday at his home in Jeffer- son avenue. New London. Captain Miller had been in ill health for two years and for several months had been unable to leave the house.
 The deceased was about SO years of age. He was a native of New London. Mathematics and science of navigation early attracted him and he became one of the most proficient navigators in these parts. In his younger days Captain Miller was somewhat of a traveller. In the seventies he gained considerable re- nown, the Cuban ten years war being on at that time. He accompanied a f1libustering expedition which started from Montauk Point. Captain Miller allied himself with the Cuban patriots and for some time fought earnestly with them for lihc-tv
 Later Captain Miller entered the em- ploy of John P. Dancan. the New York banker; as master of the small yacht kanawha and which was sold to the government during the Spanish Amer lcan war, doing coast patrol duty.
 Then the larger and faster Kama. wha was built. Under the ownership of H. H. Rogers the Kanawha met and defeated the Hauoli in a series of ocean races. To Captain Millers skill much of the success of the yacht in these races was attributed. The last yacht engagement Captain Miller had was on the gasoline yacht Jemima F. III. owned by Charles IT Fletcher of Castoria fame Captain Miller held high rant, among yachtsmen as a navigator Oi recent years i'll health had prevented his taking an active part in business He was very fond of poetry and his compositions were published in book form. He also composed music. The Old Town Mill was one of his popular works.
 Surviving are daughter, Miss May Miller, and tive sons, William and Frank.
 been an ardent Spiritualist.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
FNoRwlcH scHoors USE
 PRIZE WRITING SYSTEM
Palmer Method Wac Given Highest Award at Psnama-Pssiho Exposi-

The Palmer system of penmanship. which Is that used in the Norwich schools, has been awarded the medal of honor at the Panama Pacific expo attion. This is officially designated az the highest possible award to teach Ing practical writing"
 In Idaho Mir. Palmer has been awarded a highest medal of honor as conaborafor on educational reform.
 The Palmer system of penmnnship has been In use in the Norwich schools Tor the past three years and ai1 the teachers of the schools now have cer- tineates showing their qualification for teaching the Palmer system Before this was adopted here, the schools used different systems, some vertical some the slant and others the medial slant
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
DO YOU SUFFER
 FROM BACKACHE T

When your kidneys are weak and torpid they do not properly perform their functions; your back aches and you do not feel like doing much of anything. You are likely to be Respondent and to borrow trouble, just as if you hadn t enough al- ready. Don't be avictim any longer.
 The old reliable medicine, Hood B Sarsaparilla, gives strength and tone to the kidneys and builds up the whole system. Get 1t today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
CITY COURT SESSION
 HAD THREE CASES
Settlement Made in Matter of Junk
 Disposed of to Wrong Dealer.

For allowing boys to gamble for small amounts in his store at Taftville. Joseph Sylvia of Occumf was fined $5 and costs in the city court Thursday morning and he paid $13.35. The af- rest was made by Constable Lambert.
 A Norwich man who was sent to Jewett City to get load of junk was before the court on the charge of sell ing the junk to another Norwich junk dealer. The accused fixed up the mat ter with the original buyer and set tied the court case by paying costs of $7.26. The junk was valued at S31.21.
 young colored man was before the court on a breach of the peace charge brought by a woman who claimed he struck and choked her. The man was discharged.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-29
'NIANTIc BRIDGE ABuTMENT
 MUST BE REPAIRED
Stones Have Fallen out--TraveI Will
 Go Around by Flanders.

A part of the toll bridge at Mantle mas been closed and traffic on the north side stopped, as 1t was discov- cred last week that several stones in the west abutment had fallen out, so the bridge was dangerous for heavy traffic. New piling has been obtained and as soon as the necessity stone can in, which will necessitate the closing or the bridge for quite some time, and all traffic will have to go by way of Flanders to New London, which is nearly i've miles further than the short way.