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Middletown transcript., 1915-02-27

Harry E. Voakes, of Wheatly,
Ontario, Canada, and Miss Hattie
Moore, of Centreville. eloped to Elk
ton and were married by the Rev. John
McElmoyle, pastor OF the Elkton Pres
byterian Church. The young man,
who has been visiting friends in Eas-
ton for several weeks, recently met
Miss Moore. who is a nurse in the
Emergency Hospital of that town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

We read in The Leon Reporter,
which paper clips from the Coon
Rapids Enterprise, an item saying
that Gardner Cowles is better off be-
ing defeated for confirmation on the
board of education, that he would be
confirmed. And the Coon Rapids pa
per adds "That the shave isn't worth
the ladder" If we had seen it any
where but in Ollie Hull's always
truthful paper, we would have guess
edit meant lather instead of ladder,
but maybe they grow tall men where
the Coon Rapids Enterprise is print
ed and it may take a ladder to shave
them. Some men may not be able to
reach up to shave themselves with
out a ladder and that may be what
the Enterprise has in mind. Ellis
worth Anderson would have to use a
ladder to shave himself, and SO would
George Alexander, ais either one is so
tall that he could not reach himself
standing on the ground. And that
must be what the Coon Rapids Enter
prise means when it says some
shaves are not worth the ladder.
Washington Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

From the Leon papers we note
that Clarence Coen and F. S. Stew
art are on jury to try breach of
promise case. Both Of these gentle
men are former Alton citizens and
We have always been sorry for them
that thew left 60 good a town as this
to become residents of Leon. Be
that as it may, we do not understand
where they got their qualifications
to decide breach of promise case,
unless it was after they left Alton.
If they had Eeen called on to decide
such a case, while they were resi-
dents of this good town, they would
have undoubtedly decided in favor
Of the Woman-espccially ii she was
pretty. Evidence in such cases cuts
very little figure. Leon is the town
where they appointed a republican
lady as postmaster and the trial re-
ferred to above is only mock trial.
Seems as if they are trying to make
a mockery Of everything down at
Leon. Alton Star-Enterprise.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Child Bitten by Mad Dog.

About two weeks ago James, the
little three year old son of Rev. and
Mrs. Herbert J. Bryce, of the Bap-
fist church, was bitten by their little
dog with which he was playing. Last
Thursday the dog became rabid and
was instantly killed. Rev. and Mrs.
Bryce left the same evening for Iowa
City with the boy where he has since
been receiving Pasteur treatment.
1t is believed and hoped that there
will be no bad results. While on the
way there Mrs. Bryce had the misfor-
tune to sprain her ankle quite badly.
Herald-Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Mrs. e. H. Sharp allowed her hus-
band to put one over on her last
Sunday. For some time, she has
been wanting an auto, 50 Mr.. Sharp
quietly purchased new Buick on
Saturday. Then he had Matt Ppllen
drive the new car out to the house
Sunday, and invite him and his wife
to take little ride. When they re-
turned home Mrs. Sharp expressed
herself as having enjoyed tho ride
and remarked that Mr.. Pullin had q
finep car II She had the surprise OF
her life however when Mr.. Sharp
Quietly Informed her that the car
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Gable-Pickerin|.

Mr.. Clarence Gable and Miss
Madge Pickering, both of Leon, we're
married by Rev. Jas. w. Johnson at
his home on Saturday evening, May
15th, at 1880 o'clock. They were
accompanied to the parsonage by
several of their young, friends who
witnessed the ceremony. These young
people are well known among a
large circle of acquaintance who ex-
tend congratulations They will go
to housekeeping at once in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. Omer Bisplinghoff, of Des
Moines, and Miss Ethel Hatch, of
Leon, were married at the home Of
the brides mother, Mrs. A. e. Hatch,
in this city, Saturday evening, May
18th, at o'clock, the ceremony be-
INT; performed by Rev. Jas. w. John
son in the presence of relatives and
Jew intimate friends.
The bride is one of Icons most
popular young ladies who enjoys the
friendship and esteem of large
circle of acquaintances, and the
groom is also we'll known in this city,
having for several years been en-
ployed as boOkkeeper at Swift q
Co.'s plant, and is at present en-
ployed in the same capacity in the
office of Chase & West, at Des
Moines. He is a dandy good young
fellow and the many friends Of these
young people extend congratulations
and well wishes for their future hap
piness. They will go to housekeep-
ing in Des MOines at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

G. B. Price, the north side cloth-
Ter, visited over Sunday at Albany,
Mo-, where he met several represen-
tatiyes of the big clothing and fur
nishing houses in the east, who were
exhibiting their lines to- the manag-
ers OF the three Price clothing estab-
lishments, at Albany, Mt. Ayr and
Leon, and Mr.. Price placed several
big orders for new goods for his
Leon store. He is doing q thriving
business and is always right up to
the mArk with all the latest styles
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

The oldest horse that served the
country in the War of the Rebellion
is still alive, at the age of So years,
at Horsehead, N. Y 1t is owned by
P. A. Mcintosh who is also a veteran
Of the same war To prove his asser-
ton Mr.. Mcintosh shows the govern
ment brand on the animals hip,
which reads 81. c., 1866" Horse and
man served in the same regiment. AL
though bent with age, his hair turn
ing gray and his teeth becoming
worn, the old warhorse is still able
to eat - quarts OF oats and take his
master to town several times week.
1t is estimated the animal is at least
So years old. Farmers say the av-
erage life Of horse is about Is
years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Elmer Boyd, the north side res
taurant man picked up the wrong
can Monday morning when he went
to start a fire in the kitchen and
poured gasoline in the stove instead
of coal oil. The usual thing happen
ed and Mr.. Boyd was, slightly burned
on the hand and for a few minutes
there was good sized fire started.
but he soon had it under control, the
damage being slight.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

MIR. and Mrs. ]. R. Bowsher, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Bowsher and Mrs.
C. M. Kohler departed Tuesday
morning for Grinnell to attend the
annual convention of the Iowa Manu-
factureTs, making the trip in Mr.. j.
r. Bowsher's new Cadillac eight.
MIS-. Fred Teale accompanied them
to Grinnell from which place she
will go on to Iowa City to again visit
her sister, Miss Ora Sankey, who is
quite sick r3i3
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

At Leon, they haul horses in auto
mobiles. We have seen horses that
could travel better if they were load
ed into automobiles, but we do not
know Of many of that kind around
here The Leon man has g trailer
he bitches on behind his car and
loads whatever he wants to into the
trailer That is the way he hauled
the horse. But Leon does a lot of
funny things. 1t appointed wom-
an postmaster which would not be
funny except that Ollie Hull says she
is a republican. But what does he
care? He didn't want the office any,
how w ashington Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

r. E. Mclaughlin and F. M. Euritt
came down from Cedar Falls last
Friday and drove back to that city
with their big Cadillacs. Mr.. Nc
Laughlin's mother, Mrs. y. w. Nc
.Laughlin accompanied him to Cedar
Falls for visit, and George Minor
alto accompanied them to Cedar
Falls.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

There will be thirty-two graduates
in the class of Is of the Leon High
School this year, the largest class
which ever graduated from the Leon
schools The commencement exer-
cises will be held at the opera house
on Friday evening, juno 4th, and the
address will be delivered by Hon. H.
M. TOWner, of Corning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Bye-PrinGIe.

Mr.. G. Roy Bye; of Lamont, and
Miss Margaret E. Pringle, of Grant
City, Mo-, were united in marriage in
this city at the clerks office in the
court house on Monday afternoon at
five o'clock, Rev. e. w. Curtis, pas
tor of the United Brethren church,
performing the decentralization
REHABILITATION
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Work has commenced painting
the electric light and telephone poles
on the trail streets in Leon q beauti-
ful white, and it is going to help
materially in identifying Leon. The
work is being done through the eff
forts Of the Leon Commercial Club.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
S Per Cent Loans

I am authorized by the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Co. to-. take
applications for farm loans at per
cent net to the company. Commits
sion 2 per cent for one year only.
E.. ]. Sankey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

George Minor gave up his position
in the barber shop of his brother,
Henry Minor, last week, and has
gone to Des Moines to take business
course in the G. G.. c. G. His place
in the shop has been taken by WILDER
Hill
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Orcl Estes went to
iDes Moines last Thursday morning
and drove down a couple OF new
Fords Friday morning. They grab
up every Ford they can. get their
hands on, and have a number OF
customers waiting for cars, as the
factory is unable to turn them out
fast enough to supply the demand.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Pretty cool weather this week, but
a good rain yesterday even if it was
cold. On Tuesday they had heavy
snow in Nebraska, Wisconsin and
other states, that in Wisconsin being
the heaviest fall since 1895.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Aten and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Bowman, of near Garden
Grove, departed Thursday for Man.
kato, Mimi, where they will visit
and enjoy a few days fishing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Mrs. B. F. Stattler met with pain
full accident at her home south of
the depot Tuesday morning. She
was walking in the yard when she
stumbled and fell, dislocating her
left shoulder
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

e. j. Sankey buys and sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust.
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north.
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Mrs. M. c. Alley and daughter
went to Des Moines Thursday to
visit with her mother, Mrs. Nan
Houser. She will visit with her
mother about two weeks then go to
Leon, where she will visit with her
son, Dan A]ley.-Shenand World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For Sale-One of the most desir-
able residence lots in northwest
Leon. Will be sold at very low
price. See F. S. Stewart at the Big
Furniture and Rug Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Nanted-10O head of shoats
from 100 to 1875 pounds, must be
healthy. Phone or write, BoWsher
& BoWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

See the big imported Shire stallion
MouIton Benefactor, also June Boy,
the young Percheron stallion at Nc
barn, block south Of
the public square, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Wanted-Ladies to represent our
special club offer in this vicinity.
$$$ in exchange for your spare time.
United Circulation Co., Pekin, III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For sale-Farms and ranches,
good corn and. alfalfa land from $40
to $50 per acre on easy terms, own
er's prices. Inquire Of J.. II. Dunn,
O'Neill. Neb. 39-St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Geo. W. Walker, of Anamosa,
Iowa, came in Tuesday noon to at
tend the funeral of his mother, Mrs.
e. Title.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For Sale-One piano, ~ wood
seats, each seats people and some
chairs, also some second hand brick.
Inquire Of VIM. Biggs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For fine shoe repairing see Haines,
the new shoe maker, half block west
of Exchange National Bank. Good
material and prompt service. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Farm Loans-We have been offer
ed a limited amount of money to
place on farm security at per cent,
with ] per cent annual commission
note. Exchange National Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

What has become of the old fash
Toned man who used to wrap piece
of paper around his cigar when it
got broken before he got it smoked?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For Sale-Good room house,
electric lights, good we'll and cistern,
cellars, etc. Inquire at Reporter Of
flee 2S-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

I have registered Hereford bulls
at my farm. Service fee $500 in adj
vance. L. w. Montgomery, r. F. D.
3, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For Sale-My residence, 7 room
house, two blocks south of Christian
church, to be removed from lot
Mrs. A. E. Gardner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

A dandy little daughter was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Bunch, Of
northeast of Leon last Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Found-A lady's bead purse,
which the owner can obtain by call
ing at The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Found-A fountain pen, which
the owner can obtain by calling at
The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Everybody who could get there
was fishing on Grand River last Sun
lay, but from reports not many fish
we're caught.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

p. w. Hamilton's big implement
house has been painted up and it is
greatly improved in appearance. Now
Il the City would just paint up the
pumping station and fire house, west
Commercial street would look pretty
nice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

i am prepared to do all kinds of
light hauling and delivering. Guy
Smith, Phone 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Don't forget the saturday after
uOon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre at o'clock. Admission
and 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

A fine little daughter arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman
Young, of near Grand River on May
10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Wanted-Pure Short Horn bull
for western buyer, also some regis
tered cows and heifers. A. E. Cotter-
i'll, Leon, R. F. D. No. l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Several good farms for sale from
$40 to $50. Prices are rapidly ad-
vancing. NJ. Dunlap, Royalton, Min
DcSOta
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Seed Corn have first-class seed
corn at 81 per bushel. j. w. Moore,
r. F. D. 4.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For Sale-Twin Pope motorcycle
in fine condition, $50, cash or note.
3S2t G.. M. Reynolds, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Meet me at Cherrington's."

For Salc--4 year old horse, broke
| TO work Fred Teale
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Two or three good rooms to rent,
furnished or unfinished. Apply to
Box 248, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Havana Spikes; Seed and Havana,
Havana Spikes; Strictly hand made,
t1avana Spikes: at jitney price,
Havana Spikes; absolutely long filler,
Havana Spikes; mild and mellow,
When you want q real smoke try one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Try the Masonic knight Cigar.
Bell & Painter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

The Leon Gospel Team made trip
to Humeston last Sunday and held
a great meeting at the M. E. church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For Sale-Few Poland China male
pigs. John F. Rumley, Leon, R. tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Seed Corn-Reed's Yellow Dent.
Kline Crees, Grand River, Iowa. 1872
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Lunch at Cherrington's.

For Sale Three good mich COWS.
Call or write ]. E. Clark, Decatur,
Iowa. 40-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Wall paper bargains this week at
he Rexall store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Board and rooms, first house east
of Brady Lumber Co. Claude Bevans
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

For Sale--3 or 4 tons Of hay, C..
G. McCroskey, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Vose & Sons, the home piano. Ed
wards Piano Co., Humeston, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Pease & Pease, the "Old Reliable''
insurance agents, handle the best in
fire, lightning and tornado insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Alfalfa seed for sale by Biddison
Coal & Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Meet me at Cherrington's."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Meals at the Park Hotel, rs cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Wall paper bargains this week at
the ReXall store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Meet me at Cherrington's."

For Sale-A few tons of threshed
hay. E. M. Shinn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Daylist.. Flour.
Cannon Bros. Mill.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-17

blonde Eskimos, whom he had dis covered on an earlier trip. He left winter quarters on March 22, 1914, and disappeared in the wilds of the North, and it was feared had been lost when the news came from Nome of the finding of the party on Baille Island.
 The Karluk drifted westward dur ing the winter. The big whaler held fast in the icepack was finally crush ed when near Herald Island, north of Siberia, and the party made shore in safety. Captain Bartlett and one companion started south and fortu- nately caught a whaler on the Siber- ian coast and reached St. Michael reporting the plight of the party.
 The Canadian government request ed the aid of the United States to save the men and the revenue cutter Bear was dispatched to the scene.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-17
NENANA RIVER
 CLAIMS VICTIMS
Boat-Bodies Not Found.

FAIRBANKS, Sept. 17.-Tele- graphic advices have been received here from Nenana stating that two men, Pat McHugh and George Nc Faun, members of party of survey ors working for the Alaskan Engi- neering commission, were drowned yesterday in the Nenana river. The men attempted to cross the river in polling boat and being inexperienc- ed caused the boat to upset.
 The Nenana river is very swift where the men attempted to cross and they were swept away before assistance could reach them. Their bodies have not been recovered and are believed to have been carried out into Nenana river.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-17
PACKERS ID FIGHT
 F0R THEIR MONEY
Will Appeal to the American Govern ment to Force Great Britain to
 Make Payment for Goods.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-The Ameri can Packers Association has announc- ed that it will fight the decision hand ed down by the British prize court making shipments of meat and can ned goods contraband and subject to confiscation. It is estimated that un- der the decision of the prize court American packers will suffer losses aggregating more than one million dollars.
 The packers contend that as the shipments were not destined for any county engaged in the European war, but for neutral ports that Britain is violating international law by inter rupting trade between neutrol coun- tries. The packers will lay their grievance before the Department of Justice and are determined that Eng land shall be forced to pay for the goods siezed while en route from America to neutral European coun- tries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-17
VALDEZ EXPERIENCING A
 FRESH MEAT SHORTAGE

A shortage of fresh meats exists in Valdez, and the supply of beef, pork and mutton has been exhaust ed. Big shipments are reported com ing on the Northwestern due to ar rive tomorrow afternoon, and until it's arrival Valdez citizens will be to get along on ham, bacon and native spring chicken.
 Jack Callin, of the Arcade Cafe, wired to Seward in an effort to have a supply brought over from the west ward on the Farragut, but found that the steamer had taken all the available supply, as her stock of fresh meats had been exhausted on the trip.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-17
ENGINE TROUBLE
 CAUSED DISASTER.

HONOLULU, Sept. 17.-Investiga- tion of the wreck of the American submarine F-4 by naval experts show that the disaster was caused by the electrical engines failing to work. All the fuses of the submarine were blown, indicating that the engineers had exerted their utmost efforts to avert the disaster. The blame for the disaster was believed to be due to faulty construction of the craft, but it has now been definitely decided that the accident was due to failure of the engines to work.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-17

Jafet Linderberg, the millionaire mining man at Nome, sent the Cor win to the scene when the Bear was driven back by the ice foes. Several whaling ships tried to buck the foes but failed and finally the Alaska power trading schooner, the King and Winge reached the island, saved those still alive, and was returning to Nome when the Bear appeared and the entire party was saved. Several of the party died, however, on the island and four of the party who left Herald Island and started for the mainland, were never heard of since.
 The Canadian government had planned to send relief party north to find Steffenson. It was also plan ned to send an aviator and a power full aeroplane, so that the seas might be searched for hundreds of miles to locate the party. The plan was abandoned because of the lateness of the season, but several mounted po- lice had been sent down the Macken- zie river to the Arctic and then east ward for hundreds of miles to find trace of the party which it was fear ed had exhausted the food supply and might be starving.
 TORONTO, Sept. 17.-Scientists in this city who are interested in nOlar work are greatly pleased at the news from Nome of the safety of Steffen- son and his companions. They are also gratified that the explorer has discovered new lands and new tribes and await with great interest the full report of the discoveries that will reach here on the first mail from the north.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-09-17

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 17.-Ger- man papers received here publish ar ticles stating that Rumania is eX- pected to enter the war at any time and has concentrated her troops with a view of striking at the rear of the Austrian army which is pressing the Russians back in the south. It is al- so predicted that the entrance of .Ru- mania into the war will be followed immediately by Bulgaria's declara- tion of war against Rumania. Greece is reported to have concentrated her army on the Bulgarian border and is preparing to enter the war.