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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Brethren Church.

Sunday school ~. .....1O:OO a. m,
Christian Endeavor ....7:15 p. m.
Preaching. ~. -. $500 p. m.
Union prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at the Presby church.
There was a good attendance at
Sunday school Sunday morning.
There was an Interested audience
Sunday evening. The music was
splendid. Subject of sermon next
Sunday evening, THE Passing
Show" You are invited to attend.
Choir members remember that
choir rehearsal will be on Friday
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22

In another column of this issue of
The Reporter will be found a no-ice
concerning the trip to the Panama
Pacific Exposition which is offered
to the Decatur county boy winning
first place in the Corn Acre contest
this year. Teachers should see that
an opportunity to enroll in the clubs
comes to every boy and girl in the
community, between the ages of 20
and IS, whether or not they are or
have been enrolled in school this
year.
Enroll the boys between the ages
of Is and 10 inclusive in the Boys
Essay contest. This is open to any
boy who lives on a farm. The sub
ject this year is why Expect to be
a Farmer" Send for enrolment
blanks.
The eighth grade examination will
be given May 6 and Z. Attention is
again called to the fact that all
pupils expecting to have their tuition
in High School paid by the home
district must pass this examination
in all required subjects (this in
cludes music and civics) in order to
secure the certificate of admission
to high school.
The state department did not is
sue the usual Arbor Day booklet this
year. We have waited for it and in
consequence will not be able to get
out the special Arbor day notices
as we have done heretofore. How
ever, there is plenty of material on
hand for excellent programs, and
the woods and home gardens are
full of trees, shrubs and plants wait
ing to make some school house more
attractive. Every teacher should
strive to leave behind her some
monument of her years work in the
form of improved school premises.
Hettie Euritt, Ida Briggaman,
Isabel Freestone and Esther Keown
have sent in requests for share Of
the So worth Of flower seed that are
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Palestine Baptist Church.

Covenant and business meeting
Saturday OF this week at IL q. m.
sharp. Be on time. Il
Services Sunday at II q. N. and 8
p. M.
Sunday school, every Sunday at 10
q. "a.
b. =. p. q. every Sunday at Z p. n.
y Always 8 hearty welcome 70 MI.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Union Chapel.

Sunday school. !. 49,. ....1Q a. m.
Preaching -. -. -. -. II a. m.
There was also fine attendance
here Sunday morning The new
Sunday school organization is work.
ing smoothly with fine prospects for
the summer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Crown Chapel.

Sunday school -. ..2:3O p. m.
Preaching ... !. 4. $3.50 p. m.
Christian Endeavor.. $500 p. m.
There was large attendance at
Sunday school and church on Sun
day morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22

going to waste in the superintend-
ent's office. This means that Some
of the pupils in their schools have
promised to keep the flower beds
weeded and if possible, watered dur
ing the summer months, that the
blossoms may be enjoyed by the
pupils in the fall. Gene Harris, a
pupil in the Leon schools, has also
called for seeds for planting on
the north school grounds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
J. A. MCINTOSH
THE LEON CLOTHING COMPANY

ported by tax of mill Gnstead Of p
and may charge $3.50 Gnstead of
$2) tuition. July.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22

Maude Slower reports that six or
seven of the trees planted at Eden
Center last year survived the dry
summer and the loose stock and are
in a growing condition this spring.
With the proper school and COM
munity cooperation, Eden Center
may in few years deserve the name
it bears.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
The Panist's Speed.

Astonishing statistics have been gath
cred with reference to the amount of
work accomplished by the brain and
nerves in piano playing.
A pianist in view of the present state
Of pianoforte playing has to cultivate
the eye to see about 900 signs in one
minute, the fingers to make about 1000
movements and the brain to receive
and understand separately the 1.5O0
signs while it issues 1000 orders. In
playing Weber's "Moto Perpetuo"
pianist has to read 4,541 notes in lit
tie under four minutes. This is about
nineteen per second, but the eye can
receive only about ten consecutive i'm
pressions per second, SO that it is evil
dent that in very rapid music a player
does not see each note singly, but rath-
er sees them in groups, probably bar
or more at one vision. In ChOpin's
"Etude" in e minor, in the second set.
the speed Of reading is still greater,
since it is necessary to read $3.50 signs
in two minutes and a half, which is
equivalent to about twenty-six notes
per ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Gettle Retires From Rate Board.

L, e. Gettle, secretary of the state
railroad commission, has not been GUST
ed from his position, he says.
Some time ago, owing to friction be-
tween the secretary and the two re-
Gently appointed members of the COM
mission, Walter Alexander and Carl
Jackson, he rendered his resignation,
to take effect Jan. 1. Recently fur
Their controversy ensued, and as re-
suit Mr. Gettle will no longer act as
secretary, although he is still on the
pay roll.
This, in effect, means that his vaca-
ton this year will be month and a
half, instead of a month, as was the
original intention.
''The situation has not been changed
materially from what it was two weeks
ago." he said. ~ am still secretary
and will be until January 1. The only
difference is that I will not be at my
desk in the capitol from now on. Fur
Their than this do not care to say any
thing and | will not do so as long as |
am on the pay roll After l have fully
severed my connection l may have
something to say. Milwaukee Free
Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Gustav Pickhardt Arrested in Cali
fOrnia.

Gustav Pickhardt, free lance pro-
moter anG erstwhile railroad builder,
who for brief time was connected
with the Evansville Madison interurban
company and held offices in GAINESVILLE,
is in San Francisco jail for Juggling
receipts from sale of bonds of the trac-
ton company, according to dispatches.
Pickhardt is charged specifically with
failing to account for $500 alleged to
have been collected by him after he
was denoted from active head of the
company to bond salesman. The COM
plant was signed six weeks ago by E.
H. Uehling of Watertown, who is in
terested financially in the company. A
search for Pickhardt, which extended
from coast to coast, ended in his cap
ture at San Francisco.
81 am president of the GAINESVILLE &
Madison Traction company, said Pick
hardt, when arrested. ''The road owes
me $500, 000." The count on which he
was arrested charged embezzlement of
$500, but it is alleged he is in debt to
the company for $500.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

We HAVE been told from time to
time that factories in the United States
are all but ready to furnish all dyes
needed in the textile industries of this
country. Unfortunately it will be many
years before that dream can be real
lied. In that connection it should be
said that very serious condition in the
wool market is pending and for the
simple reason that more wool is being
destroyed in Europe every year than
is being produced. The underwear,
clothing and blanket of soldier use
fully Is pounds of wool stock. An out
fit lasts less than 80 days, and is then
burned or buried for sanitary reasons.
With over twenty million men involved
it figures five hundred million pounds
per month, with no return of rags for
shoddy as from ordinary trade. The
world does not produce any such guam
tity, and there : no reserve stock, SO
that wool is likely to sell at famine
prices, in fact we fail to see how such
a consequence is to he avoided. White
water Register
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
A Brilliant Record.

If Robert M. LaFollette comes be-
fore the people of Wisconsin in 1916
and asks for another election to the
senatorship, he will be able to point to
just two things in twelve years service
which have been connected with his
name. The senator has the honor of
making the longest speech ever made
IN the upper house of congress. We do
not know anyone who read that speech,
or could say what it contained, but it
was the longest anyhow. And the SEN
-ator also has succeeded in having
adopted one law to which his name is
given. That statute is driving the lit
tie American merchant marine from
the high seas, and it is also driving the
much more valuable American mer-
chant marine from the great lakes.
Much attention has been given to the
effect of the law on the salt sea ship
ping of the country. 1t is just coming
to light that the injury to, the lake
shipping, which is of more Importance,
is still greater The Ashland CONNER
cial Club has just filed an emphatic pro-
test. Of it the Ashland Press says:
'LaFollette tries his best to knock
our shipping. We want new deal.
Of course northern Wisconsin men can't
defeat LaFollette, but they can at least
show him by their votes that they don't
like his methods of trying to climb into
the presidential chair by tearing down
one of our best industries The Daily
Press was glad to see the stand taken
in the matter by our Commercial Club.
We must not have our shipping Grip
pied at time when it means so much
Sas it does to US now. His law is one of
he most asinine and vicious pieces of
j sgislation ever passed in this country,
t lined as it is to utterly destroy our
lerchant marine at time when we
need it as it never was needed before. I"
The senator appeals for reelection
on his record. And what record =
Lacrosse Leader-Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Farm Bargains.

The rich farm of 1913 acres / have ad-
vertised lies not in the town of Fulton
but is so rods east of Orfordville, in
the town of Spring Valley, Rock Co.
1t is a splendid all round farm. Rich
clay loan soil, near depot, school,
churches, creamery, condensOry, and
has cement walk to it from the village.
1t must be sold and can be bought at
bargain. We are naming price and
terms that cannot be resisted. Come
and see me about it.
Farm of Sc acres of fine, rich land,
town of Sumner. Very highly improv-
ed. Price $3.50 per acre. Terms to
suit.
Farm 40 acres, town of Albion. This
is of the very best soil and highly inn
proved. See me for special price.
Farm of 78 acres, town of Albion. In
the best of neighborhoods. This is one
of the good ones. Will sell at special
price up to Dec. Is. Regular price is
SIC, 900.
Farm, town of Porter, 140 acres of
fine level land, well improved. Si25
per acre.
1O5 acre farm town of GAINESVILLE at
SIS per acre. A money maker. Would
sell at $125 on the public road. But it
will make you just as much money if it
is secluded. Improvements fair.
los acres town of Fulton at $85 acre.
Well improved. Well located. Good
land. It's hummer of bargain.
40 acres, town of Center, at So, 600.
Lots of timber. No improvements.
See me if / do not advertise what
you want. l have the best bargains
attainable.
D. w. North.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

THE government ran behind million
a day for the first eleven days of Octo-
Der, total of $43, 100000 from July 1st
Of this year. The democrats say it is
the war, the republicans point to his
tory and say it is the tariff choose the
explanation you like the better and
vote accordingly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

The iron dome Of the old state cap
itol at Madison is being sold as junk.
For the last two years it has been re-
posing on the hill back of University
hall the subject of many complaints by
those who thought it interfered with
the beauty of the campus. Now it has
been purchased from the capitol COM
mission by Snake Brothers on condi-
ton that it be removed within 100 days
and is for sale as scrap iron.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

The Washington Star deserves credit
for originating new joke about fish
ing. 1t tells of man who tried to get
several people on the telephone and
couldn't because they were talking,
and then departed on piscatorial trip,
not because he felt the enthusiasm of
the genuine disciple of Walton, but be-
cause he wanted to experience the SEN
sation of finding himself at the end of
line that wasn't busy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1915.

QUININE has advanced from 28 cents
to 1925 an ounce since the beginning
of the European war. Over half mil
lion ounces have been exported to Eu-
rope within the last year. Our old sol
diers will remember how they were fed
on quinine during the civil war.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
For Sale.

A few extra large, cholera immune,
Big Type Bears at reasonable prices.
The boars are sired by A Wonder End,
one of the largest hogs in Wisconsin,
and Dank's A Wonder, one of the best
hogs ever owned. Also choice Guern-
sey bulls of noted breeding. Dell
banks. Stoughton, Wis. Telephone
No. 148X2. 51tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Two Doctors.

The famous DR.. John Abernethy, &C.
cusing rich and famous quack, said:
'Sir, you are no surgeon. You swim
die the public. You deceive your pa
TENTS. You are totally ignorant and
utterly INSCRIPTIONS, and yet you live
in a palace, ride in chariot and ac
tually smell of wealth. /, John Aber-
nethy, surgeon of London, an operator,
a student, an author, l, who strive to
be an honest and conscientious man,
must live in humble abode, must
walk my rounds and only by the hard
est work do / make bare. living.
Why are these things?"
The quack said:
'.AM Abernethy, yonder is London
bridge. How many people, think you.
cross it in a day."
The surgeon answered:
81 do not know; perhaps hundred
thousand
The quack responded:
"And how many of them are fools?
You, Mr.. Abernethy, attend the wise
men; 1 attend the FOOLS"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Dept Store PRINGLE BROS. CO. |Edgerton, Wis.
ndrew Ellefson is visiting in Chica-

Andrew Ellefson is visiting in Chica-
go this week.
John Thompson is in the northern
woods hunting deer.
Claude Mcneil of Chicago visited his
folks here last week.
County Supt. Antisdel visited the
schools here Tuesday.
CLAUS Staff has built two story wing
onto his house this fall.
Miss White spent the week end with
her brother in Edgerton.
Frank Osborne of Chicago was visit
ing relatives here last week.
Stanley Fessenden has been visiting
at Orpha Fessenden's part of the week.
Mrs Charity Handtke and daughter
are visiting relatives in Evansville this
week.
r Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Post attended the
ordination of their son-in-law, Mr..
Lewis Stark, at Waupun last week.
The usual number of school children
seem to be in their places again after
The younger group of the Y. M. C.
A. boys met in the hall on Tuesday
night under the leadership of J. E.
Sayre, and the older group met We'd
nesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Post entertained Rev.
Frank Rhood and family over Sunday.
Mr.. Rhood gave an excellent sermon
C1rJox, ~ orn;por r1b;ob woo opprao;otod
by all who heard it.
On Tuesday of next week, Nov 23rd,
the Social Center will give an all day
program consisting of debate and
demonstration of class work in the
church, beginning at 1890 and holding
until p. m. Dinner at hall at IL m.
In place of the regular Social Center
program on Friday evening of this
week, Prof. Frederick Spencer of Chi
cago, violinist of wide reputation,
will give concert in the church. Half
of the proceeds will go to fund to
purchase piano for the Social Center
We are fortunate in being able to Sc
cure talent of this high order owing to
the fact that Mr.. Spencer will be visit
ing relatives in Edgerton at that time.
Admission Is and 15c.
Home made sweet cider by the gal
lon at Conn's.
-Four Macy sectional book cases for
sale very reasonable. &C. w. Birken-
meyer.
Monarch coffee, 35c, or Id. for 81
at Conn's.
Pump repairing of all kinds prompt
ly attended to by J. B. Jones. Leave
orders at j. B. Shaw implement store.
Buy New York state cheese at
Conn's.
Cakes like home made at Conn's.
For Sale "A 5-passenger auto in
good condition. Also a quantity of
building tile. j. j. Culton.
Cream puffs every day at Conn's.
-Salome winter apples 75c per bu.,
So Is per Dbl. Keeping qualities unex-
celled Phone evenings. Morris Hart
zell. 52tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

Fresh oysters at Conn's.
A Duroc boar and sows in fine
condition. Registered, cheap. DR..
Meyers, Edgerton. /
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

Six small or large grape fruit for
Csc at Conn's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

New Dill Pickles, doz. lie
New Spiced Sweet Pickles
Plain and Stuffed Olives
Catsup, Grape Juice
Jams and Jellies, Maple Syrup
3 lib. fresh Oyster Crackers Csc
3 lib. fresh Soda Crackers. Csc
Best Csc Coffee for the money
Tycoon Tea genuine uncol-
Ored) Id. SOC
Corner Stone Flour sack $1.35
White Lily Flour sack. S. 100
100 Id. sack Bran. ....... ITO
100 Id. sack Midds 80. 1.20
100 lib. sack Shorts -. 100
100 lib. sack Red Dog. :. 1.60
CANDY
Peanut Butter Kisses
MOlasses Kisses, Peanut
Squares, Marshmallows,
Jungle Nut, Broken Mixed
kindergarten Mixed
Sailed Peanuts
Id. 1Oc
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

Mr.. Geo. L. Hatch of GAINESVILLE
will open dancing class at Academy
hall, Edgerton, Tuesday eve, Nov. 80,
1915. Class from $50 to $50 p. m.
Social dance. $50 to II. Mr.. Hatch
will teach the waltz-two-step, also the
new modern dances. Music by mem
bers of Geo. L. Hatch orchestra. Ad
mission to class and social S1.00 per
couple. A class for children will be
held from 4 to p m. Tuesday after
noon in the same hall. Parents who
are interested are requested to bring
or send the children. Mrs. Hatch will
be in attendance also. All children in
vited free for the opening school. 52t2
Cut prices on canned pineapple at
Conn's.
Pure buckwheat and pure maple
syrup at Conn's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Dry Goods Dept.

buCCerIck dtCCENS
Columbia Sweaters
The Free Sewing Machine
Warmers Rust Proof COrsets
(Brassieres)
Cadet Hosiery
Domestic Vacuum Cleaner
Athena Underwear
Virginia & VOltaire Kid Gloves
Coats, Suits and Dresses
Comforters, Blankets, Pillows
Trunks and Suit Cases
Wool Dress Goods, Silks
Drapery Goods
Shawls, Waists !
Outing Flannels
Outing Flannel Gowns
Flannelettes, Trimmings,
Umbrellas, Rain Coats,
Laces, Embroideries
Furs, Handkerchief
Stamped Goods, Knitted Caps
Velvet Street and Auto Caps
Ribbons, Fancy Buttons
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

Inlaid and Print LinOleums
Mating by the yard
Wool and Fibre Rugs
Grass Rugs, Door Mats
Carpet Sweepers
Vacuum Cleaners.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Shoe Department

Ladies', Misses and Children's
Dress Shoes
Ladies' Work Shoes
Misses and Children's School
Shoes, Boys Shoes
Rubbers and OvershOes
Warm Lined Rubbers
Leggins, Spats
Shoe Polish and Paste
Tennis Shoes
Lambs Wool and Quilted Slip
per SOles, Dancing Pumps
Ladies' Warm Lined Shoes
Ladies', Misses and Children's
Warm Slippers
Baby's Soft Sole Shoes and
MOccasins
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Furniture Dept.

Hanson Valspar Dining Tables
Bedroom Suits
Dining Room Suits
Brass, Wood and Iron Beds
Mattresses and Springs
Bullets and Sideboards
China Closets
Library and Parlor Tables
Dining Chairs, Pedestals
Wood Seat and Upholstered
Rockers, Davenports
Kitchen Cabinets
Rug Department
Rugs of all sizes from 1Sx36
to 11-3x15 #.
Body Brussels, Administers,
Wilton Velvets, Tapestry
Brussels
Carpets by the yard-many
Patterns
Stove Oil Cloths
Floor Oil Cloths
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19
Grocery Dept.

Fancy Cranberries qt.. .1Oc
Fancy Cranberries 3 at ;. Csc
Best Prepared Ludefisk
New soft shell Walnuts, lib .23c
3 packages Jello. -. -. Csc
Mixed Nuts new lib. -. 1Sc
Candied CitrOn lib -. zoe
Candied Lemon Peel Id. :. Zoe
Candied Orange Peel Id. J. zoe
Fancy Seeded Raisins pkg 12ac
9 Seedless Raisins pkg 12ac
!" Currants pkg. -. 15c
Onions, Celery, Cabbage,
White Grapes, Oranges, Lem
ons, Bananas, Candied Cher
ries, Dates, Figs, Ground Sage,
Spices
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

ayt o hh purchase hour low prices
t Thang give
kspnd5OO in
for e 81 lie c
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-11-19

Crochet CottOns, Mittens
Infants Wear, Handbags
Floor Mops and Polish
Neckwear
5 and 10 cent Goods, Dishes
Tin Ware, Enamel Ware
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01

the gulf coast was cut off early yes terday, but last reports were that the inhab abitarts had fled to high ground fur thes inland before the storm broke.
 Officials of railroad and telegraph com panies stated 1t would be several days before normal service between New Or leans and the outs.se world would be re- stored. With the exceptionAof the wire less plant aboara@the Southern Pacific steamship Excelsios ip port here, all the radio stations also went out of commis- sion
 The plant on-the ExcelsioE vas dam sged but -tea esater py sendfng mes, ,nsss ssss sG ns SSP n. osts % fs MisEisslppi, VII enabled. Q reach the Marconi statice ,zxonq$ The Asso- the fssso only yFsss ess.s from Ms~ or, leans after 5 'oclook yqafsrday afternoon.
 nern Dead
 or the seven utkn dead, three were drowned. .S Four :Fdlp killed in the ruins oi structures wssl eollapsed. Two of from the s(s9naer f<S6le. which left yes- terday morning fuH sNew York. but an- chored neoSe the. puth of the river to await better teather. The body of an unknown whlte m was washed ashore at y West s End ", ,ssns,tsa II sa,n;;n, msn met PCdtu WilCii1. ttaV X iiOoPlNot Oii Rampart. near Toulouse street, was de- molished,. aud two unidentified negroes were kiAed-in the ruins of building at Poyd and Saratoga streets.
 r The sooamship Creole reported by wire less eaf3y today thaf number of bodies were seen floating down the Mississippi and that hopses for miles were demol- irf ed 4se brief message did not state whether the bodies were of white persons frr Many parl<s scattered throughout the city sustained damage to trees and shrub bery that cannot be repaired in yeark ' An abatenaDf in the storm came about ' o'clock in the evening when the barom- 1ter began to rise. but the wind fell slow ly. At 3 o'clock this morning the velocity varied from 10 to 20 miles an hour in in- termittent gusts.
 Property Damage
 { From all parts Of the city came reports of property damage and 2 number of widely known landmarks showed the eff fects of tho wind. The Felicity Method lit church. . brick structure at Felicity and Chestnut Btreets. was almost demol- ished The Masonic Temple at St. Charlea and Union street9s suGtained damages es- timated It 5000 through the collapse of ornameulal chimneys and gables. Tho ptAueegAFd public school building and - = pu, onr-n