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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
GAINESVILLE NINE WILL BE
SOLD.
of Bonds, Interest and
Other Obligations, Alleged in the
Trustees Notice of Sale.

Considerable interest and some
surprise was occasioned in this city
and vicinity last week when it be-
came known that the bondholders of
the Grand River Coal and Coke Co.
had fOreclosed their mortgage on the
property and that the same would be
sold at sherff's sale on August 10Th.
Considerable speculation is being
INDUCED as to the future of the mine
and its consequent effect upon the
trade Of the city. Who will buy the
property and what will the new own
ers do with it, are therefore ques-
lions of great Importance to the prop
erty owners and business men of
this city. The element of doubt aris-
es from the claim of the officials of
the company that the mine has never
paid and that the stockholders have
grown tired of putting up money to
pay the losses.
1t will be remembered that the
financial condition of the company
about a year ago was such as to rem
der continued operations doubtful,
but by the herculean efforts of Mr..
c. H. Alderfer compromise was made
with the creditors and the mine re-
sumed operations. 1t was then hop
ed that conditions would improve
and the property put on paying
basis.
This sale in all probability will re-
suit in loss to several local investors
who have invested in the securities
of the company and we understand
that many of our merchants will be
caught for various amounts. At the
time of the compromise about a year
ago the merchants held what are
called 'flickers' which are really or
ders given by employeeds upon the
company for goods or in the settle
ment of accounts. Just what these
amount to, we do not know.
The future prosperity of the town
depends largely upon the operations
of the mine and it is hoped that OPP
era atoms will continue. The exact
con dition of affairs will not be known
until after the sale.-Cainesville
News
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
Krucker-LaInbert,

Mr.. and Mrs. d. F. Lambert issued
invitations to number of guests
during last week for the wedding OF
their daughter, Clara to Mr.. Victor
l.. Krucker, and Sunday morning just
after the heaviest of the rain, and
between the lighter showers, the rela-
tives of the bride and groom assem-
bled at the Lambert residence, all be-
ing there by the appointed hour of
nine clock.
The occasion was an informal one,
the bride and groom receiving the
company, and when the hour came
they took their places under the can
Opy of sweet scented nasturtiums,
Miss Lambert carrying a cluster OF
beautiful tea roses, simply attired in
a gown of becoming white faxed
wolfe.
President Ebert A. Smith was the
officiating minister, and he now step
ped forward and in brief and simple
words, ye! with the greatest Of SYM
pathy and dignity, addressed the
guests, and pronounced the ceremony
of the church. The sympathy of the
entire company was very evident, and
as congratulations were offered, the
ticeable
The company were seated and at
half past nine they were served with
all elaborate and carefully prepared
three course breakfast, and while
the ladies of Lamont are well known
as competent cooks, there was no
question as to the pre-eminence OF
the particular ladies who prepared
this feast, while it was served with
dispatch and without confusion.
These young people have made
their homes in Lamont almost all of
their lives, with the exception of the
past years which Mr.. Krucker has put
in at lyceum work as the tenor men,
Der of a male quartet, and at bust
ness in Kansas City, where he is at
present engaged. Kansas City will
be their home from now, and the
good wishes of the entire community
go with them, for they are known as
lively and competent people, whose
special friends are large in number.
Fitting tokens were presented by
many, and were admired by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krucker took the
noon train for Kansas City, amid
showers of rice for which the showers
of rain had given place, and several
of their friends accompanied them to
Blythedale for final visit.
Lamont has had many weddings
during the present summer season,
but it is safe to say that the spirit OF
this occasion could not have been ex-
celled by any of them, and the best
wish the Chronicle can extend to
the young people is that this spirit
may accompany them not only TO
their new home, but may character
ize the remainder of their journey
through life.-Lamoni Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05

On July 9Th deposits in the state
and savings banks of Iowa amounted
to $325,812,71l, an increase of SILL
625,215.96 over deposits in the same
banks on July /, 1914. The show
ing is an excellent one for Iowa. 1t is
not without reason that Iowa is re-
garded as the garden spot of the
world and the bank deposits of the
state are only one of the many
proofs that there is no place in the
world where prosperity is so great
and so we'll distributed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05

IL you have any OF our Ice cream
packers ut your home please tele.
phone us and we will call and get
them.
walkers Ice Cream Factory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05

Don't forget tho saturday after
noon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre at 3 o'clock. Admission 8
and 10 cents.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-29

n. vi went to cort the other day
not having anything else to do
one case was pretty funny allrite
there was 8 men before the Judge &
one was a scotchman who stole a
horse the other a engIishman who
stole a COW and the other a irishman
who stole a Wagon
the Judge SEE to the scOtchman
where did you get the horse
SEE the scOtchman j had him since
he was a colt
he turns to the englishman and
says
where did you get that COW
i owned her since she was calf
says the engEshman
then he turn to the irishman and
says
where did you get that wagon
faith yer Onor had this wagon
since it was a wheelbaTTOw SEE the
irishman
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-29
A RAW JOKE

One day a bride got aboard Carts
train with her new husband. They
were, as Harry Lauder would say,
bound on their hinnymin." Carl
say at a glance that they were new
in travel as well as matrimOny. So,
as they climbed the steps, Carl,
standing on the platform, took
charge of them.
gents to the right, ladies to the
left" said the attentive Mr.. Fisher.
And in they went, Mr.. Newlywed
taking a seat to the right of the aisle,
his bride to the left They rode thus
all the way to Louisville, each con-
WINGED that Quaker Westinghouse
methods were an abominatiOn when
exercised on railroad trains.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-29
WARNED

They-the twO-were sitting on
the rustic seat in the arbor. He had
been wondering if he dared Even
the moon had begun to pay atten-
ton. Just then the young enamored
edged up closer.
BE careful, Mr.. JONES'" said the
football girl 81 will have to penaIize
you three feet for holding" Puck.
FISHING
Myrtle-Natalie told me a wicked
story last night and 1 scOlded her for
1t!
F., Tessie-The horrid thing-what
was it?-Judge
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-29
CLASSIFIED

CLASSIFIED
How would you classify
phone girl? Is hers a busin
prOfessiOn?"
Neither; it is a calling!"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
MANY POINTS ABOUT CIGAR
Not Alone Must "Weed" Have Proper
Flavor, But Other Things Have to
Be Given Consideration.

A cigar should have four cardinal
virtues. The first and most important
Is a good burn-that is, the burn must
be even, the cigar must hold it's fire,
the ash should be coherent and not
faky, and there must be 30 charring
in advance of the burn
The second point relates to tie
flavor This is~tmportant to the smok-
ar-the cigar must tickle his palate
The third essential point has to dc
with the aroma. which is the pleasure
giving quality Of the smoke. not only
to the smoker, but to the bystander.
Even though a cigar has a rich,
smooth, mellow favor, it should be
classed as a poor one if it gives off
bouquet which is offensive to all
within range Of it's fumes
Finally, cigar should have a good
appearance. Really, it is surprising
how important this is. No matter how
fine the burn, or how pleasing the
favor or aroma, a cigar must look the
part in order to be good. Given two
cigars of equal quality, the one which
looks the best will actually taste the
best.-Cigarology of Henry Reist
Naybill OF the University of Chicago
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
ORIGINAL.
Eleanor Randolph's Stratagem.
BY CLAYTON KEITH.

Eleanor, have you ever contem-
plated matrimony p" asked Grace
Randolph Of her sister, who was
several days her senior.
All Grace Don't mention the
subject. | dread the very thought
of it. AS far as happiness is con-
cerned, it is taking such a leap in
the dark. honestly believe death
has far less terror for me-" and the
beautiful girl stretched herself out
on the parlor sofa, and commenced
tanning herself vigorously.
Grace sat back in her chair and
eyed her sister very closely. The
day was hot one, and both sisters
felt very uncomfortable.
You know the old adage, sup
pose" asked Grace.
Pray and what's that" replied
Eleanor. why, one can never
know the true character of a man
till they marry him. For illustra-
ton now take father; the neighbors
all knew his reputation, but no one
ever knew his character, but moth.
err" At this junction, Eleanor
bounded from the lounge while her
face suddenly lit up with a smile
that revealed an idea that had al.
ways lain dormant within, and
whose action was soon to be put into
execution.
What is it sister ?" exclaimed
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
Not "Peeved" but Disguised.

Apropos of the perpetual peeve"
Of the Newport EXPRESS AND STAND
ARD over the six-inch trout law,
wouldn't you think man who has
fshed for tuna and sea-bass would
be above such trumperies ?-[ Rut-
land News.
There is more real pleasure for
us in catching six-inch trout, or un-
der that size, out of a cold water
Vermont brook, provided the law
would allow it, than in catching al
the tuna and sea-fish in christendom.
One tires of the latter sport, but in
catching speckled trout--never. We
are net "peeved," but rather dis
gusted with the six-inch law, be-
caused it does not protect. Limit
the number regardless of the size.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
Excuse the Fence.

The editor of the Bennington
Banner says the proper place for the
editor of country local paper is on
the fence. Well, we don't think
anyone will charge the editor of the
Banner with being on the fence
when it comes to an opinion on Eu-
ropean war, the direct primary, or
local option VS.. statewide prohibit
ton, = Enterprise and Vermonter.
No doubt there are different kinds
of fences designed for an editors
comfort. We tried barbed wire
fence when the lower strand broke
and the sensation was far from
pleasant. The scars left might com
pare:with European war scars. AND
yet when it comes to the direct
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
stitching Post" Remarks.

We have heard many opinions ex-
pressed with relation to the hitching
posts since we referred to them in
a local two weeks ago. One man
said he thought he would remove
his deposit from the Orleans Trust
Co., to the National Bank because
the latter had a hitching post in
front, and as he generally spent
about fifteen minutes on bank bust
ness he could not afford to hunt up
a boy to hold a horse. Another
said If they do not want us in town
we can go somewhere else. There
are other towns in the county be-
sides Newport. A woman said
1T is an insult to compel US to hitch
under some meeting house shed.
Why don't they fix up a place if
they are so particular about their
old Main street." On the other side
one said 1T is so much nicer to
have old rails and posts removed.
See the filth it saves along the
walks" And as if in answer to
this another remarked who pays
the man for cleaning the streets ?"
Another remarked "see how il saves
the poor horses that are left hitched
out in the cold, unblanketed, while
the owner is taking his ease" If
this means cruelty to animals we
can answer it by saying an officer is
appointed to look after Just such
cases if they exist. 1t IS not the re-
moving of the hitching posts we
critjcise as much as it is the remov-
ing of them and providing no place
to offset the posts. Not doing this
is an insult to every farmer who
drives into town. Read what was
said at the Grange meeting on the
subject. 1t was not our opinion,
but the opinion of farmers. See for
the last two Saturday nights how
the hitching rails in front of Lanes
block have been crowded with teams.
What are you going to do with all
these teams-drive them out of
town? Fit up and advertise to the
farmers that good place is pro-
vided for their teams, and that they
are wanted here, and no one will
find fault because Main streets has
been denuded of posts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22

by were the contractors. To the
skill and conscientious superinten-
dents of the junior partner, Arthur
0. Norris, should the credit and
commentator go for the results;
for as one visitor said: Arthur
has slept on the job," wishing to
imply that he had been constant in
his efficiency.
The building is Al by 73 feet with
two floors IL feet high and base
ment 9 feet and 6 inches. There
are two 40 student rooms on each
floor. The entrance and lobby faces
the lake or west, and the classrooms
are amply lighted from the east,
the glass area being away from the
prevailing winds; each room has a
teacher S retiring room with set bowl
and flush, with liberal wardrobe acco-
modations. There are recessed set
bowls and sanitary drinking foun-
tain to accommodate each classroom
The lobby is fitted with ample coat
hooks and hat and capracks. There is
a good ventilation systemt hat is con-
trolable. The heating plant consists
of Smith steam boiler with the
requisite radiator installation and
two auxiliary hot air furnaces, al
having the appearance of efficiency
and good balance. The heating and
plumbing was installed by Ralph J
Hunt of Derby Line. The interior
Of the building is finished in hard
pine, filled and vanished. The
floors and hard of wood. The exter
ior is plain in design with a pleasing
Ionic touch to the entablature, pedi
ment and capitols. The lines of the
roof and chimney look good TO the
eye.
With the whole exterior in white
above the clean cut gray concrete
foundation makes it seem, "A
lamp set on hill which cannot be
hid" 1t should make every home
center in Glen Derby proud of its
new possession, for it means the
new day and better conditions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22

Grace, riveting her eyes upon her
sisters face that shone like a star.
Eureka I've found it! The
Bradfort Post shall chronicle my
marriage ere the year is up, and |
shall analyze my lovers character
before | marry him too"
Analyze his character !" spoke
up Grace in contempt, you'll do
we'll if you discover one phase of it.
Think you are going to find out
what has been hid from every living
woman since the world began.
And then again it seems to me that
you have reversed your decision of a
few moments ago." and the young
girl laughed in her peculiar way.
/ didn't know as | made any de-
olson. The idea of leaping into it
as most women do does seem abhor-
rent to me, but never mind, Grace,
this woman is henceforth to be an
original spectacle for men and
angels to behold in the accomplish.
ment of a feat that only time will
reveal" and away she bounded fol-
the kitchen only to meet her mother
who was amused at listening to the
above dialogue.
Three months from the time that
he above conservation took place
beheld the fine parlor at the Ran
dolph's brilliantly lighted up witt
Eleanor and her lover as it's occu
pants. The counterpart of this
had often taken pace, but on thi'
eventful evening, Herbert Wilkins
had come to get a final answer tt
the question that all things Interest,"
mankind the most. Come Eleanor
this suspense is terrible; anything
but being weighed in the balance
with the beam of the scales goinf
up and down at both ends. Lett
decide this matter once and forever
Eleanor, what's in store for me
peace or war, harmony or strife
Heaven or He'll ? Tell me Eleanor
and tell me quick" asked the the
eXcitment man.
Eleanor was in no such hurry
One whole minute transpired befor'
an answer came, and it was a fear
full age of time to Herbert too, foI
upon it hung the future destiny o
a life and eternity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
Sian of Rain.

An East side girl says she has come
upon an infallibie weather indicator.
reports the Columbus CO.. Dispatch.
She could tell If it is going to rain
without even glancing at the sky or
casting her eyes over the weather
forecasts in the daily papers. And
it's the simplest thing in the world
just the disappearing of all UNI
brellas from sight
Umbrellas are perfectly safe in our
office up to "a hours before a storm"
SAID she, explaining. You can leave
them anywhere. Even the pearl and
gold-handled ones are immune from
abstraction. Indeed, me can hardly
chase them away, So, if | want to
know the weather for day ahead
must glance at the umbrella racks.
If | find them becoming empty, l
make Decline for the best rain shade
of those that are left and make all
other necessary plans for rain
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
On TALKING Too Low.

I'VE Americans are of two kinds;
we either talk too loud or too low, par
ticularly In public places. A European
family will sit down in public without
feeling the necessity of putting mute
on the voice and retiring as though
behind wall. They are not noisy or
gay, they do not toot on tin horns, but
they say what they wish without low
ering the tone to that painful depth
which we mistake for a cultivated
note. Let us be brave, and be our.
selves; for nothing can be better than
that, "-Louise Closer Hale, in Cen.
fury.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22

Thursday, Sept. %, was the day
set apart for inspecting the new
school building erected this season
at Glen Derby. This portion of the
town of Derby is located almost d.
rectly east of Newport village and
the site chosen for the new school
building is practically in the village
center north and south, and elevated
above Lake Memphremagog about
$50 feet.
From the building a large area of
the lake is visible, all the village of
Newport, West Derby proper, Indian
Point, and a liberal segment CT the
Green Mountain range. The pros
pect in all directions is beautiful,
unusually 80. The town of Derby
is fortunate in having such a rare
location and in their board of select
men, who apparently have eyes for
the beautiful as we'll as the utilita-
rian. There are powerful aids to
educational work in the beautiful
natural environment of this school
plant. Cleanliness, sweetness, COM
fort, Gods sunshine upon the
pictures to be seen from every win
dow of this wholesome school home,
and the faces of the children, must
be an inspiration to the choicest eff
fort from the educational board, the
teachers and students, and the fruit
of this school and equipment must
be a lifting force in the homes
represented at this civic center.
The most needy section Of the town
possesses now requisite equipment
for its betterment.
The board of selectmen consists of
William M. Taylor, Loren F. Kay
and Abraham 5. Cullins. Mr.. Kay
has been constantly on the ground
during the progress of construction,
and to his careful oversight is large.
ly due the results that obtain. The
plans were obtained from the
town of Cambridge, Vermont. where
such a building was erected in 1914
Charles Norris and son of West Der.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
True Or Not True.

St. Johnsbury has been obliged to
turn thousands of dollars away from
the village this last summer on ac-
count of insufficient hotel room but
we can get it next season if the
people will only subscribe sufficient
funds to build the addition of the
St. Johnsbury House. list, Johns
bury Caledonian.
The first of the above editorial
applies strongly to Newport. The
latter half does rot. 1t is sad
fact that not enough could be raised
to build a hen-house if it was to be
attached to d hotel. Is this true?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
Water Main Trouble Overcome.

The curious pulsations of a 50-incn
water main, which regularly rose and
fell like the chest in breathing, were
brought to notice by w. F. Wilcox. an
Alabama engineer. The variations in
pressure at each pump stroke gave a
motion of five-thirty-seconus inch,
which seemed much more, and the al.
ternate flattening and expansion
caused a crack two miles long on the
surface of the ground. The trouble
was remeded by providing a suitable
air char to take UP the pulsation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
The Gullihle Cow.

Two little girls walking through a
Held ere afraid of a COW. Said one
Of them, Let's go right on and act
as if we were not afraid at all"
"But wouldn't that be deceiving the
cow" the other little girl expostulated.
We smile at this bit of conscientious.
ness, but we love the little girl for it
She would be uneasy in regard to Da
vid's reception of the Philistines, and
most of us wish that, like Moses, he
had gone down into the Sinai country,
rather than place himself in position
where he had to act a lie.-Christian
Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22

Little HAIRY had an operation and
while coming out of the anesthetic
lookcA up at his nurse and said: lis
my mamma here?" The nurse said,
yes" Then re said, rs my papa
here" Again the nurse assured him
that his parents were both at his bed
side. Thinking a little he said: Then
you can go. When child has it's
mother and father traits all it wants.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22

How do Americans look upon the
wanton Staying of the submarine
crew of Germans by the British
crew of the Baralong provided the
story is true? Also the using of
stars and stripes as a blind to carry
out their designs. Was it not das
tardly act equal in brutishness and
pure cussedness to that which the
Germans have been charged Yet
how much is the American Press
critising the British for the act?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
Man Debt to the Candle.

After the lamp came the candle,
whose modest ray We are inclined to
regard with a considerable amount o!
kindness anG esteem But for the
candle the dark ages of the world
would have been dark in q still more
literal sense than they already were,
and to this humble servant civilized
mankind was indebted for the very
best illuminant it possessed, certainly
until the latter end of the eighteenth
century, and probably right up to the
time of tha invention of gas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
Ear American PIoWs.

lie first important invention of a
pillow in this country to be patented
was by Jethro Wood in 1919. He was
a resident Of Scipio, n. Y, and the
first patent for a sulky plow in Amer
lea was granted to H. Brown in 1874
but practical plows OF this type were
not made " til 1854.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-22
Earlv Polish

At least one little girl in New York
is in line for a diplomatic position
when the government decides to ad-
NIT feminine aspirants to the corps.
She was sitting on a park bench the
other afternoon, in company with an
other chilli about her own age. There
was evidently some disagreement be-
tween them, and suddenly the dis
Greet maiden turned to her obnoxious
companion, smiled sweetly, and said:
We'll, If one of us should get off
this seat, Id have more room"