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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-07
a diploma because he has failed to
write agriculture or has not made a
passing grade in that particular sub

| a diploma because he has failed to
! write agriculture or has not made a
passing grade in that particular sub
ject.
/. Time and Number of iExamina-
tions-Two final examinations shall
be held each year-the first one on
the last Friday and Thursday preced-
ing of February; the second on the
first Thursday and Friday in May.
II. Subjects Required-(a) Ma
jor subjects: Arithmetic, Grammar,
History, Geography, Physiology, Civ
les.
co Minor subjects: Reading,
Spelling, Writing, Music.
Note Minor subjects are so speci-
fled because of difficulty in testing
pupils ability satisfactorily in these
branches.
III. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Exam
inatioE--To be eligible to enter these
examinations a pupil must (a) have
six weeks preceding the date of the
examination; (b) must have been
during that time regularly classified
in the eighth grade; (c) and the
teacher must, twenty days prior to
the examination report the names of
all applicants to the county superin-
tendent, certifying to their eligibility
and recommending them for admis-
sion to the examination
w. Eligibility-May Examination
New applicants entering the May
examination, will be governed by the
same rules of eligibility as for Feb
ruary tests. Pupils failing in more
than three major subjects in the Feb
ruary test, may receive credit in the
May test for all grades of IS per
cent or above. Grades below Is per
cent shall not be credited in the sec
ond trial.
Pupils falling in more than three
major subjects must write in all sub
jects in the second trial.
v. Preparation of Questionable
state superintendent at the spring
conference shall appoint committee
of county superintendent to prepare
lists of questions for the following
school year. The lists will be print
ed and distributed under the direc-
ton of the superintendent of public
instruction, to the counties of the
state as requested by the county sup
erintendents. (
vi. Plan of Conducting Examina-
lions recommend that wherever
feasible, the examinations be held at
central points in charge of special
conductors appointed by the county
superintendent. If such plan is not
feasible, the county superintendent
shall use his best Judgment in adopt
ing plan such as will insure fair
ness and justice to all applicants.
VII. Grading Papers-All papers
must be graded under the immediate
supervision Of the county superin-
tendent, and all final markings must
be passed upon by the county super.
intendent.
VIII. Supplying Questions to Con-
ductors Enough lists toFsupply each
applicant with one set of questions
shall be sent by the county superin-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-07
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
By Mabel Horne-, County supt
Dates to Be Remembered.

Teachers Examination, January 81
% and 20.
! Normal Training Examination, Feb
ruary 3, 4, and 5.
Short Course at Lamont, second week
in February.
Eighth Grade Examination, February
c6 and II.
The eighth grade examination is
again drawing near. All regularly
enrolled eighth grade pupils, who are
doing the work as outlined in the
Course CT Study, should write this
examination. Some times pupils be-
low the eighth grade have written
this examination, and have succeed
ed in making a passing grade. Gener-
ally this is unfortunate. II the pupil
goes Immediately into high school he
is deprived of important work he
should have had in the eighth grade,
and although he may have received
passing grade his preparation for
high school is still inadequate. II
pupils do not enter high school, they
often make the mistake of concluding
that they cannot learn any more in
I the rural school and drop out of
school; or, if they remain in school
they feel that they are merely taking
q review and do not need to get down
to conscientious hard work, Conse-
quently they dilly-dally away their
time, form habits of inattendance,
and shiftlessness that shackle them
through life, and incidentally prove
to be a nuisance to the school. And
vet the passing grade which is re-
oil
not have been really earned. Some
assistance may have been given in the
examination, and the county super
intendent in reviewing the papers
may have stretched grades to their
utmost to bring them up to passing
average No pupil should be content
with a mere passing grade. The so
called common branches are the
most important part of an education.
There is no danger OF becoming too
proficient in them.
The number of pupils passing the
eighth grade examination is test
OF efficiency for our rural schools. 1t
determines whether or not the pupils
are finishing the course prepared for
them at much labor and expense. The
average number of pupils in each
grade in our rural schools in Decatur
county is about two There are ITO
rural schools in the county therefore,
we should have 220 rural graduates
this past year We had So. This
does not included the rural pupils
who took their eighth grade work in
town schools, nor the town pupils
who passed the state eighth grade ex-
animation. Here's hoping that the
efficiency of the rural schools as test
ed by the number who finish the
course may be much greater than 80
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-07
Morgan.

M. L. Dale and wife had business
at Leon Thursday.
Mrs. David Hubbard visited the
past week with her son, John.
Mr.. Johnson and wife visited Sun
day at J. B. Robinson's.
j. w. Hubbard, wife and son Paul,
J. B. Robinson, wife and babe visited
Monday evening at M. L. Dale's d
John johnson the genial store
keeper at Morgan, moved to Mercer
Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson
made many friends while here who
are sorry to see them leave.
Marion Evans, wife and daughter
of Eden Prairie visited relatives in
this vicinity Monday. .si3 *
John Flynn returned from Keokuk3
Thursday where he visited his sister.
Mrs. Alice Delaney and neice Miss
Margaret Adkins.
Miss Nita Cozad Of Des Moines,
visited relatives in this vicinity the.
past week. N
M. L. Dale had business at Datisl
City Tuesday. &.
Everett and Orville Kinds, Of Des
Moines, came New Years day to visit.
their step-father, ]. f. Bruny and
other relatives. .s 81 ss53S5F
John Flynn and sister, Miss Mary
had business at Leon Tuesday.
James Nickels and wife, Mrs.
Locke and children and Miss Annie;
Hubbard visited at N. I. Dale's Sum
day.
J. F. Bruny, Everett and Orville
Kinds, spent Sunday evening at
John Flynn's. Z
James Nickels and wife and Mrs.
Locke and children were Leon WISH
tors Saturday.
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tendent to the conductors in charge
in time for the examinations. The
questions required for each half day
shall be enclosed in separate sealed
envelopes, which may not be opened
until the beginning of the half day
session specified.
Note-Pupils of Eighth grades in
city or parochial schools may be adj
mitted to these examinations by ar
rangemCnt between county superin-
tendent and the superintendent or
principal in charge.
TX PrOgram-The following pro-
gram shall be followed:
A. M. Thursday: Reading, Grammar.
p. M. Thursday: History, Spelling,
Physiology.
A. NJ. Friday: Arithmetic, Civics,
Special Subjects.
P. NJ Friday: Geography, Music.
Note Afternoon subjects may
not be taken in the forenoon. Each
half days work must be kept unit.
Note answer papers shall be
collected by the conductors in charge
in nc diate'y upon conclusion of the
NorF and shall in no case be return
I'd to pupils fci correction
x. Penmanship and Reading
Grades Conductors shall grade ap-
plicants in oral reading on scale OF
100 per cent, this grade to be averag-
ed with grade in written reading
marked on the same basis.
Grade in Penmanship K shall be
Judged from general appearance OF
all papers written by candidate, all
such papers to be written with pen
and ink.
XXI. Supplementary Rules When
ever these rules may seem insufhcl-
ent to meet special conditions, the
county superintendent may supple
ment them with such additional regu-
lations, not inconsistent with the
foregoing, as seem desirable.
XII. Any applicant securing an
average of IS per cent with no grade
below 70 per cent shall be entitled
to receive a diploma or certificate OF;
graduation from the county superin-
tendent Of the county in which such
applicant took the examination.
A. M. Deyoe,
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Eighth grade pupils who pass this
lnal examination are entitled to q
diploma of graduation. A common
form of this diploma is given below.
EIGHTH GRADE DIPLOMA.
This certifies that u. $50. has
satisfactorily completed the Course
OF Study prescribed for the Eighth
Grade of the ..5. County Public
Schools and is entitled to
Admission to the High School
Department.
Given at ......, Iowa, this day
of .5..5... 191
s tfE. Sy.ss 500.
Teacher Co. Supt.
n,,n;l. x,h<, roooiuo thia dinlOma
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-07

per cent in 1915.
The following discussion of the fin
al examination is taken from the
Course of Study pages "a to 80:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-07

Teacher Co. Supt.
Pupils who receive this diploma
are also entitled to receive from the
county superintendent a certificate
admitting them to any approved high
school in the state that will receive
them, tuition Ia such high schools be-
ing free to eighth grade graduates
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG MOTHER:

Agnes Marie Keegan, daughter OF
John and Ellen keegan, passed away
at her home in Masonvdlle on Janu-
ary 20, 1915, leaving to mourn her
untimely death her husband, and
four small children, her father. and
other near relatives.
Funeral services were held In the
Catholic church in Masonville, last
Friday forenoon, and interment was
made in the Catholic cemetery at
Masonville. Rev. Father Lonergan
conducted the funeral services.
Deceased was born February 3,
1885, and was 20 years, II months
and II days old at the time OF her
death. She was united in marriage
with Arthur Keenan, on February 25,
1908, and to this union four children
were born, the youngest a baby only
three weeks old.
The family had been making their
home at Waterloo for some time,
and had only few weeks ago come
to- Masonville, planning to go onto
their farm south of Masonville about
March list.
W.. Mrs. keenan, was a young woman
who was beloved by large circle OF
friends and acquaintances. She had
the happy faculty of looking on the
bright side of life, and all those who
associated with her were greatly ben
efitted by her cheerful nature. Hell
chief interest in life was centered IN
her home and her little children. The
sorrow that comes to the home
where the mother is taken away a.
a time when she is needed, cannon
La ovnro ccod in words,
The heartfelt sympathy IS extend
ed to Mr. Keenan,, and all those
who were attached to the young
wife and mother by reason OF family
ties, in this hour of deep sorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
n. J. RYAN BUYS IMPLEMENT
BUSINESS.

Speaking Of the transfer Of q large
implement stock and business and In
which deal a we'll known Delaware
county man is the purchaser, the
Bulletin Journal very truthfully has
the following to say:
"A business change of interest took
place here this week. Randall Bros.
N. A. and Fred, sold their agricul-
tural implement business to H. J.
Ryan, of Manchester. Mr.. Ryan took
possession OF the business at the old
Lamb stand Monday morning. Fred
Randall remains in his employ for
the present. The Randall Bros.
bought the business from the J. w.
Lamb estate last year and had been
operating it since. Prior to that
time Fred Randall was in the employ
Of Mr.. Lamb for many years. Mr..
Ryan is a Delaware county boy, a
member Of one of the fine families
of that county, and comes here after
having had some few years expert
ence as owner of an implement busi-
ness at Greeley. He is a steady, in
dustrious and reliable young man, en-
ergetic and booster for business.
and that he will meet with a goodly
patronage in his business here we
have no doubt. He intends to oper-
ate an up-to-date implement estab-
lishment and is cordially welcomed
Iamong the business men Of andepen-
1ence."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
MANCHESTER IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY H. 1915
JOHN Vaudeville.

John Mandeville died at Park View
hospital in this city FRIDAY evening
his death being due to a gradual ae'
cline incident to old age. Mr.. Man
| eville was born in Newark, New
Jersey, in July, 1888.
AS a boy he learned the art of
building stair cases, and for years
was one Of the most skilled workman
in this particular line OF work in
the city Of New York. BY hard
work he acquired a considerable
amout OF real estate property in; the
city Of New York, at one time own.
ing several lots which were valued
highly at the time he lived in that
city, but which are now in the heart
OF the great metropolis, and have in
creased in value immensely. Through
financial reverses which his brother
suffered on several occasions, and in
an effort to re-estabish in business
the brother, Mr.. Vaudeville likewise
suffered financially.
Following the death of his mother,
in the early sixties, John Mande-
Vile came west, locating in Delhi in
1860. Here he lived for many years,
dealing in fancy horses. For a time
he resided in Hazel Green township,
and then later on removed to Man
chester, where he made his home for
Q great many years, living a quiet
life.
Deceased was never married, and is
survived by a nephew and a neice,
residents of Newark, New Jersey. -
The remains were shipped to New
ark, New Jersey, this morning, to
be inferred in the family lot. |
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
MRS. RRAZELL TO HAVE NEW
TRIAL. -.

In a decision handed down by the
Supreme court Of the state, Mrs. Dor
cas- Brazell, who was charged and
convicted of the murder of her hus-
band year ago, and sentenced ITO
serve twenty-five year term in the
state penitentiary, has been grant
ed a new trial. The trial -conpum-
ed weeks Of time and cost the 9o1n-
lty OF Dubuque a large sum. Of mon
ey, and was in many respects the
most sensational murder trial ever
conducted in the city Of Il Dubuque.
Mrs. Brazell will be brought from
Anamosa in few days: and placed
in the matrons quarters at Dubuque.
to await a new trial. It is not defin-
tely decided whether the woman will
have to stand trial again. The first
conviction was procured on evidence
which appears to have been circum-
stantial in most Of its points. The
higher court says that the presiding
Judge erred in instructing the jury
as, to the direct evidence, when
there was no such evidence introdrc-'
ed, and that error was also made in
admitting testimony as to the pre-
vious bad character Of Mrs. Braz-
zell, which had no bearing on the
lease.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
womAN's DAY PROGRAM.

The following program VIII be
rendered at the U. B. church on next
Sunday evening at 1880. to which all
are cordially welcomed to attend
Song. @E, '-' ."
Prayer. a,@
Scripture Lesson--Mrs. VIM. Young.
Tell Forth the Story-Alma Jewell.
The Great 'Harvest-Luva Pinch.
The Isles of the Sea-Burdette Slim
son. j
Pennies and Dollars-HaroM and Op-
al Aldrich, BERTHE Harwick.
The Masters Service-Caude Altman
Solo-Mrs.: Lizzie Stimson: So. 4 I
My yDolly-Marjorie Bailey a2,s:lG -
Address-Our Needs in the Foreign
FieIds-Mrs. Samantha Skinner,
Duet-Frances Bishop, Rebecca Scan
Ion.
Johnny's Report-Francis Goslin.
How Nellie's Motion was Amended
BY Five Girls.
On the Frontier GA true incident)-
Edith Eldredge.
Address-Our Home Mission Fields
Rev. Hindes.
Reading-Will Scanlon.
Solo-The Holy City-Mr. Cal Mar
tin.
A Little Maiden's Plea-Verna All.
en-.
Free will offering.
Benediction.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
AN EvERY-mEMRER CANVASS.

At the annual meeting Of the First
Congregational church a new method
OF raising the entire budget for
home expenses was proposed by new
ly chosen pastor, Rev. w. J. Suck
ow, and when the question was TAX
en- up further by the advisory board,
that body heartily approved the
method. The plan was to divide the
city into, a number of districts and
! at a stated time make an every-mem-
der canvass. Two weeks ago last
Sunday the pastor asked for volun-
teers to. do this work. Fourteen OF
the men paired off into teams OF
two, and between the hours of two
and five o'clock last Sunday after
noon, nearly the entire amount for
the home expenses of the church
was subscribed. Besides raising the
home expenses large part OF the
amount which the church annually
contributes, to missions was also
raised. This method is now belne
used by many Of the larger churches
and that the method is good one
was demonstrated in Manchester on
last. Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
Mrs. H. NJ. Bradley went to Wa
terloo Friday evening for visit with
relatives and friends rEys$2F

Mrs. H. NJ. Bradley went to Wa
relatives and friends.
A combination sale will be- held
at the Novelty barn in this city on
Thursday, February 4, commencing
at one o'clock. ~ r fs-1 .5 II
Mrs. Dave Malven was q guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Davis at New
ton for several days, and returned
to her home last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Fawcett are
the parents OF a son., born Sunday,
January a. Mrs. Fawcett was for.
merly Miss Jennie Pinch OF this
city. /.
20. L. Bishop Of Helena, Monta-
ma. was q visitor in the city at the
home OF his father, Jas. Bishop, the
first Of the week. Mr.. Bishop was or
his way to Milwaukee to attend an
insurance meeting. ~
Mrs. M. !. B: Richmond enjoyed
visit the first of thu week from her
brother, j. w. Harrington, of Bara-
boo, Wisconsin, Mr.. Harrington IS
i;"neral manager of the telegraph
company Of that place. ..y> s,,s- o
Charles Green went to Chicago
this morning to attend the automo-
bile show. From There he and Fred
Haugf Will go to Detroit to take a
two weeks course, OF study in start
or and engine construction.
IT. Sands of near Bailey's Ford
was severely injured yesterday after
noon while assisting in packing an
ice house. Mr.. Sands slipped while
handling a heavy cake of ice, and in
the fall he was severely injured
about the chest. =.
Mrs. H. A. Dittmer and daugh-
ter, Miss Margaret Dittmer, went tc
Colfax the first of the week, where
Miss Margaret is taking treatment
for her hand and wrist, which I has
been causing her much trouble, and
made 1T necessary to give up her
school work i'm the Boston Conserv-
atory Of Music. 3.-a W..
Our readers will find the adver-
tisement OF Stearns & Mccormick of
interest because Of the ex-
prices quoted on dry
goods. Their advertisement appears
on page eight Of this issue. Next
week this firm will have som ething
to say. about furniture, and prices
which will be attractive t.; 500 p
The young son of Mr.. and MRS. !
Menne Lubben, who reside north of
Delaware, met with very painful
accident last week when the fore
finger on one OF his hands was acct
caught n a cog wheel Of
gasoline engine and taken off,. The
7oung man was brought to Park View
hospital In this city Monday as he
vas suffering from blood poison. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
DISTRICT COURT


Judge Dunham made the following
entries ON the court docket during
the last two days Of last week:
Chancery.
Freda c.. Schrader vs. Carl Schrad-
:r On presentation of petition tenn
porary alimony and temporary in
junction is granted as prayed. In
junction to be issued without bond.
Probate.
Estate of Avery Jamison. Final
report and report OF distribution ap-
proved. Administrator discharged and
bonds released. \ 2
Guardianship of Bernard Nachtman
ct al. Report approved. and allow
ance Of interest to guardian, as
father of ward, authorized as prayed.
Estate Of Charles H. Ricketts,. Will
admitted to probate.
Estate of A. G. Filler. Final report
approved. Administrator discharged
and bondsmen released. '
Estate OF Edward G. Strickland.
Report o. sale and contract of sale
approved. g1, @.-S
Estate Of Herman Reth. Final re-
port approved, administrator dis
charged and bondsmen released -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
quite largely attended
by go .ila enthusiasts.
WILL ERECT NEW BUILDING.

WILL ERECT NEW BUILDING.
S. A. Steadman Is now perfecting
plans for the erection OF a new and
thoroughly modern building on his
lot ON Franklin street where his har-
ness shop is now located. The pres
ent frame building is to be torn
down as soon as weather conditions
will permit, and the work on the
new one commenced early in the
summer.
The building will be two stories
high at the Franklin street end and
extend back the full length Of the
lot, a distance of 130 feet. 1t will
be especially designed for a strictly
modern theater, with a seating
capacity of over three hundred.
Mr.. Steadman is not fully decided
whether he will lease the theater or
operate It under his personal suprevi-
sion. One thing is certain. when Mr..
Steadman gets through with the work
of building, Franklin street will have
a new building which will be cred
it to the city.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
GIENAPP-BEpDOW.

At the home Of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Gienapp,
on Wednesday, January GOTH, at one
O'Clock p. m, occurred the marriage
of their daughter, Erna, to Harry
Beddow, son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Beddow. Rev. Kettler spoke the
words that united this happy couple
for life, in the presence of about
forty friends and relatives of the
contracting parties. The bride was
dressed in beautiful gown Of white
serge and 'overlace and carried a bou-
Quet of brides roses. They were un-
attended. The rooms were tastey
decorated with white bells, ribbons
and carnations and southern smilax.
The groom has a fine position as
mail clerk at Dubuque, where Mr..
and Mrs Beddow will make their fu-
ture home. The many friends Of this
young couple extend to them the
best wishes for a long, happy and
prosperous married life. "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-01-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Frances Schrunk, ct al to George
Herman. PIT. Sc, se,' sec. 2, Colony
township. -. 81. w
Reuben G.. Brooks to Frank K.
Brooks. Pt. ne. and part ne of Sc,
sec. 7, South Fork twp. ..$1S,40O
FIRST National Bank. Manchester,
to Security State Bank. w 1-3, lot
14O, Manchester. :. :. 49, 900
F. M Wheeless and wife to Sarah
E. Loop. Lot and pit. lot 6, blk: IL,
H. A. Carter's End Add. to Hopk1n-
ton. -. =. =. =. .. $3.50