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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

More than $500 trees have been
planted I'm New Orleans since April 1.
according to report made by Supsr.
inteudent Baker Of Parking Connie
sion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

Fire at Gibsland destroyed the Rog.
ers Abraham Livery Stable. When dis
covered the fire had gained such head
way that there was no chance to save
the building. Horses and buggies were
removed with little damage. The build.
ing and contents were partially GOV.
cred by insurance
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

F. M. Roberts has received a second
car load Of thoroughbred Hereford eat.
tie for his stock farm east Of De Rid.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

George Brogan, an amateur boxer,
died M hospital from the effects Of
a blow over the heart in a boxing
match at the Loughlin lyceum in St.
Cecilia's Roman Catholic church in
Brooklyn.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

Six robbers blew open the safe of
me Sebastian State hank at Green
wood, Ark and escaped with S1,soe
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

Amended 30 drsstically that even
It's author voted against it, the
Straight statewide prohibition bill
was killed by the Michigan senate.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

The body Of the young woman found
recently in q pond near Lakeland,
Nd, was identified as that of MisS
Pauline Sullivan Of Washington.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24
The Western Grain Dealers associ-
alton, comprising prominent grain
men Of Iowa and Nebraska, held a
two days convention at Omaha.

Accused OF threatening to kill VIM
cent Astor IL he should refuse to com.
ply with a demand fer $500, John
Meriella was arrested at the Grand
Central terminal, New York, on COM
PLANT OF Astor's business agent, VIII.
liam A. Dobbyn.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

John Bunny of New York, the popu-
lar moving picture comedian, who
was seriously i'll as the result of
overwork, is reported much improved.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

The Bayou Chicot graded school. AZ.
ter session Of six months, closed
with an entertainment and bah.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

The estate of the late Baron Roths-
child was Professionally sworn for pro-
bate at e2,50O.OOO (s12,50O, ,OOO).
Baron Rothschild died in London
March "a.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

Since the opening of the Panama
canal, the expenditures have been ap-
proximately 10 per cent in excess Of
the revenue. due to the high cost Of
maintenance and operation of the wa
terway.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

uc hopors to the girls again.
ssst students at the univsr.
o'orsdo. according to official
ne women students. With
= e e u.sa. The general aver
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

The bodies of Mrs. Luther A. Leon
ard and her four children were found
in the family home in Spokane, Wash.
They had been poisoned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

Louisiana State University won the
debate OF the Triangular DEBATING
League from the University of Arkan.
sas upholding the affirmative side of
the minimum wage question.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

A committee composed of ]. B.
Easterling, Simon Leopold. Frank b.
Heyne, r. s. Moore. and w. H. Penn,
representing the Louisiana Citru.
Growers Association. called upon Gov.
ernor Hall with request to include in
the special session call a measure 10
aid In. the fight against the citrus
canker.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

At special election held to pass on
three-mill school tax favorable vote
was polled. The tax carried with n
nine-five vote majority, representing
valuation of s161,00O.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-04-24

Frederick M. Smith of st. Joseph,
Mo-. was elected president of the re-
organized Church of the Latter Day
Saints to succeed the late Joseph
Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Denonnces Story Of Woman in Trance
as Fake.

The Reporter last week published
an alleged account of lady residing
at Persia, Iowa, lying for hours in a
trance and hearing the arrangements
made for her funeral, but the story
was declared a fake by her relatives.
The husband Of the lady has issued
the following denial of the story:
Persia, Iowa, Jan. 13.-This is to
state, and for the purpose of correct
ing a statement published in the Oma-
ha Bee, that Mrs. August Seldom had
had peculiar experience in trance
or apparent death. In the first place,
there is no Mrs. August Seddon at
Persia, Iowa, and never has been.
Mrs. Joseph Seddon, during her late
sickness, did lay in an unconscious
condition for about eleven hours, but
at no time was she considered dead,
and no undertaken was called in and
no preparations for him to come, and
/ do not understand how this story
got started except some one just
wished to start false item of appar-
ent news. Joseph Seldom.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Local Charitable Organization.

AS announced in the county papers
a meeting was held in the library on
Friday afternoon, Jan" 15th, to form
an association to provide for the poor
of Leon. This winter many families
have been hungry and without
clothes and different people have
been helping them in different ways
so it was thought best to elect Off
GERS and committees and see that all
were taken care of. Why tag Bel
gium why not help our own people.
The officers elected were Mrs. G.. NJ.
Ketcham president, Mrs. C. NJ. Kel-
Ter vice president, Mrs. Roy Stout
secretary, Mrs. A. l.. Curry treasurer,
committee for northwest part of
town, Mrs. J. w. Rowell, Mrs. b. J..
Eiker, Mrs. F. N. Hansell, Mrs. L. p.
VanWerden; northeast part, Mrs.
Harry Smith, Mrs. ]. W. Hurst, Mrs.
P..4F. Kopp, Mrs. en- Keller; south
east, Mrs. Francis VaTga, Mrs. HI r q
Layton, Mrs. Orval Stout, Mrs. Often;
southwest, Mrs. E. e. Bell, Mrs. c.
NJ. Ketcham, Mrs. W. F. Lindsey;
Mrs. E. H. Sharp.
If any persons who are in need will
notify the ladies on the committee
in their part of town, they will be
helped. An exchange will be held
next Saturday at Pleuss' meat mar
ket to secure funds to buy what is
needed A meeting will be held ev-.
cry two weeks on Monday after
moons at 2:30 at the library. 1t is
urged that all ladies of Leon attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Revival.

Evangelistic services begin at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday.
Rev. w. E. Fisher of Abba, is the
preacher. The church is fortunate In
securing the services of Mr.. Fisher.
Mr.. Fisher assisted in the installa-
ton of the pastor, B. Frank Jacobs.
last September, and the people of
Leon remember him most favorably,
and are glad for the opportunity of
hearing him in this series of services.
Mr.. Fisher will be here next Monday
evening and expects to remain
throughout the meetings. Plan to
attend these services. Leon can we'll
afford to heed the call of her church
es in their special efforts for spiritual
enrichment. Shall not business inter-
ests and social affairs be arranged so
that the church may have chance
these days. Think it over and let
your most sober judgment govern
your action. Services every evening
at 1870
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Earl Axes Married.

Relatives in Leon have received
word of the marriage of Earl Axes
and Miss Lucille Darr at Lincoln
Neb., on January 11th. Miss Darr,
who is. a daughter of VIM. Darr, Of
Leon, has been teaching in South
Dakota, and met Mr.. Axes at Lincoln,
where they were married. Mr.. and
Mrs. Axes went from Lincoln to Mon
tana, where Earl expects to locate
on claim and they will make their
future home in that country. Both
of these young people are well and
favorably known in Leon and their
many friends extend congratulations
and the hope that they may enjoy.
happiness and prosperity in their
western home. Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published . Quarter
of a Century AGO.

A little son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. O. E. Tullis
Necessity will compel the good
people of the First Day Advent
church to build themselves house
of worship early in the spring. We
are glad of this, as they are we'll de-
serving of much better place than
they now have. We feel asslred our
citizens will gladly respond to their
[call for financial aid to assist them
in this laudable enterprise.
Mrs. DeWolf, mother of Mrs. H. J..
Close, died at Eureka Springs, Ar
kansas, last Friday, and will be
broght here for burial, arriving to-
day or tomorrow. Mrs. Close, who
has been travelling for some time for
her health, is expected to be here to
attend her mothers funeral.
Those persons who happened to be
out last Saturday night about 10
o'clock, witnessed one of the largest
ever been our good fortune to see.
1t travelled from almost horizon to
horizon, east to west, lighting up
both the heavens and the earth in a
dazzling glow, and finally breaking
into thousands of pieces before disap-
pearing in the west.
Wade Wood spent last Sunday in
Leon with his daughter
Hon. w. S. WarnOck, of Davis City,
was transacting business in Leon
Monday.
George Gray, of Cawker City, Kan
sas, arrived in Leon Monday. He is
a veterinary surgeon for pianos, or
gans, etc.
S. w. Hurst was elected as vice
president of the State Tariff Reform
Club for the eighth district, good
selection.
Miss Mamie Heaton, of Fairfield,
was visiting with the families of E.
J. Sankey and Mrs. C. A. Gillian.
Rev. F. Edwards, of Osceola, the
former highly esteemed and much
beloved pastor of the Baptist church
Of this city, was here over Sunday
and preached the funeral of Mrs. T.
w. Hammer.
Mrs. T. w. Hammer died on Jan.
10th, at the age of SO years, 8
months and IL days. She is surviv-
ed by her husband and one daughter,
Mrs. C. P. Finley. She had been a
resident of Leon for thirty years,
and was one of the charter members
of the Leon Baptist church.
A fatal accident occurred at La
moni on Monday evening. George
Wilson was milking a COW belonging
to Henry Smith, when the COW be-
came frightened and kicked Mr.. Will
son and he died from the effects Of
the injury Wednesday,. His remains
were taken to Keokuk for burial. ~,
H. D. DeKalb, of DeKalb, had ac-
cepted a position as assistant cashier
of the bank at Tingley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
A Serious Charge.

s Fred Russell, a young man of this
city, is in Jail charged with serious
crime, assault with intent to commit
rape. A week ago last Saturday even
ing it is claimed young Russell at
tempted to assault young girl in
this city, but she managed to get
away from him. An information was
:flled, ,s1gainst. him. but he skipped out
'besf6re he could BE- arrested. He was
apprehended at Charlton Friday and
brought to Leon by nightwatch F. A.
Shaffer of that city and placed In
Jail. At his preliminary examination
before Justice Warford Tuesday he
waived to the grand jury and was
bound over under bonds of $1,000,
in default of which he is still in Jail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Another New Auctioneer.

Col. l.. V. Tullis, the we'll known
live stock auctioneer Of Decatur City,
has formed partnership with his
brother, John Tullis, who recently
graduated from the Chicago School
of Auctioneering and the new firm
will be known as Tullis Bros. The
boys are both live wires, and they
will make strong auctioneering
firm, as they are hustlers and among
the best judges of live stock in south
ern Iowa. They will make strong
,5dd for the auctioneering business,
Col. L. v. Tullis having already built
UP fine business in this line. If
you are thinking of having sale you
will make no mistake in securing
Tullis Bros. as your auctioneers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
The TrOubadors Tonight.

The TrOubadOrs, a talented or
chestra troupe with Miss Ruth Pan
cost, reader, will give musical con-
cert at the K. of P. hall this (Thurs-
day. evening, the concert starting
promptly at 8 o'clock and lasting un-
til $3.50 o'clock. The admission has
been placed at the low price of 25
cents, and there should be big at
tendance. After the concert is over
the orchestra will furnish music for
a dance given by the Leon Dancing
Club. The following is the program
for the concert: Isl
1-March, Selected.
Orchestra.
2-"Poet and Peasant" Overture.
Orchestra.
-Impersonation, Mrs. Harrigan
Borrows Pie
Miss Ruth Pancost
4-Sextette from Lucia. :. Donizetti
Orchestra. 3
Solo, "My Old Kentucy Home
with variations. Edward Boyer
6-Reading, "Sally AIMS Expert
ence". ... Elizabeth G. Hall
Miss Ruth Pancost
Solo, "The Last Rose of Sum-
mer". -. 80. B. Dussek
S-violin Solo, mo. 5, Hungarian
Dance -. :. John Brahms
Michael Briglia.
9-Reading, BY Messenger"
Miss Ruth Pancost.
10" Eureka Overture E. Baettger
Orchestra.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Judge Smith Mcpherson Died Sunday
Night.

Judge Smith Mcpherson, judge of
the Federal Court for the Southern
District of Iowa, died at his home In
Red Oak Sunday evening at O'Clock,
following long illness.
Judge Mcpherson was born near
Mooresville, Ind, Feb. IA, 1848. He
attended the State University of
Iowa, graduating in law in 1870. He
was district prosecuting attorney for
the 3rd Iowa district from August,
1874, until December, 1880, and fire.
quently appeared in the court room
at Leon in his official capacity. He
was elected attorney general of Iowa
in 1880, serving four years. In 1898
he was elected to congress, resigning
June 6, 1900, following his appoint-
ment as United States Judge by Pres
ident Mckinley.
Judge Mcpherson frequently held
court in St. Louis and Kansas City,
sitting for other federal judges. In
this way he became connected with
the Missouri railroad case, his decis-
ions upon which brought him into
controversies with Attorney General
Barker of Missouri, with Congress-
man A. Phillips Murphy, of the Six
teenth district of Missouri, and with
other prominent public men.
Acting with Federal Judge Phillips
of Kansas City, Judge MCPHERSON in
June, 1905, issued a temporary in
junction restraining state officials
from enforcing<the maximum freight
rate law. Two years later he issued
similar Injunction.
In March, 1909, he issued a perma-
nent injunction preventing the state
from enforcing the 2-cent passenger
rate law, declaring he believed it con-
fiscatory. The United States Supreme
court in 1914 upheld the constitu-
tionality of the 2-cent passenger and
maximum freight rate laws a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Made Great Record.

The Burlington railwaytsystem es-
tablished a record last year in its
Safety First policy, that demands
the congratulation of the public. DUR
ing 1914 the Burlington carried a.
455,911 passengers, and among that
great number there was not fatal
ity for which the blame could be fixed
upon the company. We who live out
here on the Charlton branch and
have to put up with what we do. cam
not realize what great system the
route really is. When the company
has to compete with other big lines,
1t can 60 just as far and keep it up
Just as long as the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
FOR FEDERAL JUDGE
Frleads Of C. W. Hoffman Will Urge
Ms Appointment as Judge OF
the U. S. District C0urt.

The friends of Mr.. G. w. Hoffman,
of this city, have organized to push
his candidacy for appointment as
Judge of the United States District
Court for the Southern District of
Iowa, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Judge Smith McPher-
son, big booster meeting being held
at the court house Tuesday evening,
which was attended by leading citi-
zens regardless of party Affiliations.
Mr.. Hoffman is just in his prime,
being 81 years of age, and is one OF
the best known attorneys in southern
Iowa. He has been actively engaged
in practice in Leon since 1880 and
during his long career has appeared
as counsel in many important cases,
in District, Supreme and United
States courts, and has earned a repu-
tation as being one of the best jurists
in the state. During all of these
years he has been one of the most
active and influential democrats in
the state, a man who has worked for
his party through love for the party
and his belief in the principles OF the
party, and has never sought reward
for his services. He did not aspire
to the Office for which he is now
candidate, but yielded to the wishes
of his friends in the matter and has
consented to become candidate for
United States District Judge.
His friends are going into the con-
test determined to win and they will
make vigorous campaign to secure
this appointment for Mr.. HOFFMAN.
An active organization has been per-
fected which will leave no stone un-
turned in their efforts to land the ap-
pointment. There is no better quail
fled man in the state for this respon-
sible position, or one whose reputa-
tion shows cleaner record in re-
gard to corporate influences. He is
absolutely clean, upright and would
make judge who would reflect
credit on the government. Everybody
in Leon and Decatur county is hoping
that he may be appointed to this Of
flee by President Wilson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Two Fire Alarms.

The big Biggs block was the cause
of two fire alarms this week, burn
ing flue Tuesday afternoon causing
an alarm to be given, but there was
no fire. Yesterday morning at IL
o'clock gasoline tank in Hills bar
Der shop in the basement, used to
heat water, was leaking and the gaso-
line caught fire and made quite .
blaze, but fortunately it was extin-
guished before much damage was
done, but 1t was a narrow escape
from a bad fire. The gasoline tank
did not explode or it would have
made a bad fire. IS 3ss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
A New Grocery Store.

E. r. Hutchinson, who recently
moved to Leon from his farm east OF
this city, has purchased the grocery
department of Frank N. Hansell's
big department store, and has moved
the stock to the Harmon building on
the north side of the square, where
he will run an exclusive grocery
store. He mas secured the services
of F. M. Coder, the veteran grocer,
who has been working at Hansells,
to assist him with the business and
he will make strong bid for his
share of the grocery patronage OF
<hio cifv *
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Schedule of Teachers Examination to
be Held at Leon, Jan. 1850.
WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY
Morning.
500 to 0-Preliminary.
$3.50 to 10:15-Didactics.
1915 to II: O-Orthography.
11:10 to 12:00-Reading
Afternoon
1915 to 3:OO-Geography.
$500 to 5:O0-HistOry.
$500 to 6:O0-Or at convenience of
conductor, O r a l
Reading.
THURSDAY
Morning.
S:OOlto S:1O-Preliminary
$40 to 10: :10-Arithmetic.
1910 to 12: 2:OO-Physiology.
Afternoon.
100 to Establishments of Vocal
Music.
300 to 4:OO-English Grammar.
400 to $500 Penmalship
FRIDAY 1.
Morning.
500 to 8:1O-Preliminary.
$40 to 10: Elementary Algebra.
10: 5 to IL 100 Elementary Econ
Omics.
Afternoon.
1900 to 2:45Elementary Civics.
2:45 to 5:O0-Elcments Of Physics.
MABEL HORNER,
County Superintendent.
= : Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
A New Dentist.

DR.. R. A. Sears is preparing to
open a new dental Office in Leon, a
suite of office rooms being prepared
for him upstairs over Alexander's
furniture store. DIR. Sears is a grad
juate of Northwestern, University at
Chicago, and has successfully passed
the Iowa state examination. He is a
Decatur county boy, born and raised
right here, and has host of friends.
He will make good in his chosen pro-
fession for he is of-the right kind of
material.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Board Makes Appointments.

The board of supervisors adjourn
ed last Friday after being in session
for two weeks. Much business was
transacted during the session, among
other things being the appointment OF
E. L. Shira as steward of the county
home and Fred Barrett as county
bridge foreman. Both of these oftic-
ials have made splendid records and
their re-appointment will give salts
faction to everybody. DR.. j. W.
Robinson, of Leon, was given the
contract for doing the medical prac-
tice at the county home and in the
city of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21

the death of her daughter, Mrs Vera
Gould. In her petition she alleges that
on June 8, 1914, she was at Leon,
Iowa, which place had been her home
for many years. That about said date
her daughter died at Minneapolis,
Mimi, and the coroner of that city
sent message to her, advising her
of the death of her daughter, but it
was not delivered to her until June
11th. That on June 9th and 10th,
one Rose Udhe, friend of plaintiff
and her daughter sent messages to
June 10th was phoned to the house
of neighbor on June 11th, and the
one sent on June 9th was never de-
livered She alleges that at said
time she was sick and on account OF
the delay in delivering the messages
to her and the worry over the fact
that her daughter might be buried at
Minneapolis before she could reach
there, she started for that city but
became so weak that she could not
go farther than Des Moines and was
compelled to remain there for sever
al days. She suffered much mental
anguish and was retarded and delay
ed in her recovery from her illness
and still continues to suffer by rea-
son of plaintiffs negligence in fail
ing to deliver said messages, and
asks for damages in the sum of
$4,000 Ed H. Sharp and Baker &
Parrish, attorneys for plaintiff.
George South VS.. Anchor Fire In
surance Co. Plaintiffs stock of gen
eral merchandise at DeKalb, Iowa,
was destroyed by fire on June 4,
1914, the stock being valued at $500
and the fixtures at 500. He had a
policy of insurance in defendant
company for, $500, and they have
failed to settle the loss. He asks for
judgment in the sum of~$60O. c. w.
Hoffman, attorney for plaintiff.
Decatur State Savings Bank VS.. A.
C. Scott and wife and Frederick Jep-
son and wife. Scott and wife gave
note and mortgage on farm for
$3,160, and later sold the farm to
Jepson who assumed the payment of
the note which became due Jan. 1,
1915. Plaintiff purchased the note
and asks for judgment and fore
closure of the mortgage. c. w. Hoff-
man, attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Second 1nstallment of 1.-THE Million
Dollar Mystery Tonight.

The Idle Hour theatre was packed
last Thursday night when the first
installment of "The Million Dollar
Mystery" was presented, and all who
were more than pleased with
the pictures. The second installment
of the attraction will be shown this
evening, the first show starting at Z
O'Clock. The story is most thrilling
one and the interest in it grows at
the story progresses. Don't miss see
ing the second installment tonight
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Death Of Mrs. Jacob Brazelton.

Mrs. Jacob Brazelton, of Elbert,
Colorado, died at her home in Colo
RADIO on last Thursday, and was bur-
led at Elbert on Saturday. She had
been in very poor health for many
months and her death was not unex-
pected. The deceased was for many
years a resident of Decatur county,
but had resided in Colorado in recent
years. She was a sister of Mrs. A.
M. Pryor, of Leon, and Mrs. A. w.
Deck, Of near Decatur, who visited
her q few months ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-21
Grandfather Wilson.

President Wilson is grandfather
for the first time, a fine boy having
been born to his daughter, Mrs. Fran
els Sayre at the White House Sunday
evening at 4:3O o'clock. The young
ster will probably be named Wood
row Wilson Sayre, after his illustri-
GUS grandfather.