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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

The residence property of Mrs. r.
D. Gardner on south Main street has
been purchased by Clyde Stephens
and the house is being moved to the
lots couple of blocks east which
Mr.. Stephens purchased from L. D.
Miller, where the house was burned
a few months ago. A fine new resi-
dence will be erected on the Gardner
lots by j. A. Caster, which will be
one Of the best in the city, the con-
tract having been let to Wiley Sell &
Son. Material is being placed for
the new residence and work will be
conmenceds as soon as the old house
can he moved. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

The New York Tribune suggests
that it's party, the republicans, should
not oppose President Wilson for a
second term but endorse his candi-
dacy and thus insure his election.
How's that for tribute to a
worthy man and a great president?
1t was scarcely expected from that
source, but it is really the sentiment
of a large majority OF the people and
the chances are that is the way they
will vote regardless Of whether the
republicans have a candidate against
him or not So might as we'll make
il unanimous.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Charles Mcclure, of Garden Grove,
and William Martindale, of Leon,
plastered Charles Moore's beautiful
new residence in Center township.
Mr.. Moore is very proud of the Job
and says it is one of the most artistic
Jobs he ever saw. Mr.. MCGUIRE and
Mr.. Martindale are the same artists
who plastered G. W. Hoffman's
house. Mr.. Hoffman and Mr.. Moore
both speak in the highest terms Of
their work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

A million dollars has already been
collected by the state as automobile
fees. Last year they reached the
million mark In December. The rec
ord for the first half of 1 9l5 Ii 1875
900 cars as compared with l06, 90
last year. From now onsall register
ed will be new ones and on August
let the rate of registration will be
cut in two. Possibly there will be
$50 900 cars registered this year.
AT, an average Of $1,0OO a car the
people of .Iowaswil haye $3.50, 00O,-
oO0. fnSeste6s Ia 1dotiiSs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29
Boy Disappears.

Search is being made for Royce
Davies, the II year old son of Alfred
Davies, residing miles northwest Of
Lineville.. He attended the Apostoi-
ic meeting in town Saturday evening
and started about 10 O'Clock to Walk
home, since which time no trace or
him has been found.-L1neyllle
Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Mrs. B. D. DeKalb has purchased
the Mrs. Julia Chase residence prop
erty on Main street just north of the
Christian church, and will erect d
new home on the premises this fall
or next spring. Her many friends in
Leon are pleased to see her decide
to make her permanent home in this
city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

The Sunday school reunion that
was to have been held in the Filical
grove, northwest of Leon next Sun
day, has been postponed to Sunday,
August Sth, at which time it will be
held il the weather conditions are
favorable. Look for program next
week Esi =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

F., S. Stewart and son Ralph, of
the Big Furniture Store, went to
Burlington Monday evening to attend
the special short course of the Iowa
Retail Furniture Dealers Associa-
ton. Mr.. Stewart believes in keep
ing in touch with everything in the
way of up-to-date methods for con-
Quoting the best furniture and rug
store in southern Iowa. +
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

1t is reported the English govern
ment will take over the entire wheat
crop of Canada. How will the
American farmers who are up IN
Canada like the idea of having the
government arbitrarily fix the price
OF their crop. IL they were at home
they would not stand for it, but up
there they will have to whether they
want to or not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

F. S. Stewards big furniture store
is adorned with mammoth new sign
on the north side of the building, the
work of VIM. P. Lockwood, an ar
tistic sign painter, who is making a
trip to the Pacific coast in his auto.
The sign is a dandy and it is adver-
Using a dandy big furniture store,
which is indeed credit to Leon and
Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Miss Cecilia, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Shular, was operated
upon at the Leon hospital last We'd
nesday, three quarts of water being
removed from the abdominal cavity.
The operation was minor one and
she is getting along nicely, the ply
sicians having not as vet determined
lust what the cause is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

\ traction engine which was driv-
en- over a water main near the resi-
dcnre Of Thomas Waller in west
Leon broke a connecting pipe last
Friday, and water superintendent }.
/. Mitchell reports that about 10000
gallons of water escaped before the
break was located and repaired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

For Sale-On the stone farm 6 ~
miles northwest of Leon, native lum-
Der, wood and posts. Lrmber 4 to
10 feet, $3.50 per 100. lumber II
to 16 feet, 5000 per lot Fencing
posts s to 20 cents piece. Wood,
stove length, $1.25 ana $3.50 a load.
Long wood, 3 foot load Is cents.
Come and see W. w. Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Next Friday, Saturday and Mon
day, J. w. Hurst & Co. will hold a
big remnant sale and by making
prices less than is usual at such sales
hope to do in the three days what
heretofore has required three weeks.
Better visit this sale for Hursts'
don't exaggerate. See the announce
uent on page l2 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Collections and adjustments of ev-
cry description handled by bonded
attorneys on strict commission basis.
We start in where collection agencies
leave OF and can positively collect
your outstanding accounts if there is
the remotest chance. References and
particulars upon request. CONNER
cial Reliance Association. Kansas
CITY Missouri. 47-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

The heavy rain Tuesday night put
the Des Moines branch to the bad, a
lot of track being washed out near
New Virginia, SO that trains could
not get over it. The early morning
train went as far as Osceola and re-
turned to Mt. Ayr in the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

kev. VIM. Biggs has received an
invitation for himself and family to
attend the annual family reunion
which will be held at Pleasant Hill
school grounds at Delaware, Ohio,
on August 14th. This family reun-
ion is big affair and large numbers
attend every year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

A large crowd attended story hour
at the library Saturday. The next
date is August 7th at o'clock. The
following stories will be told: "The
Cap that Mother Made" "Goody Two
Shoes "The Princes VISIT THE
Travels Of a Fox and others.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29
5 Per Cent Loans

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, J. Sankey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

4 little sen Of Mrs. CLemp was
struck by an auto Saturday evening
and knocked down but escaped in
jury The driver Of the car is not
known as ne did not stop, bat the Of
frers secured his number and are
looking him up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

E. ]. 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, 1915-07-29

&. w. Hoffman last week received
by express twelve pound salmon,
sent to him by Geo. w. Baker, who
was at Seattle, and George wrote
that he would make affidavit that he
caught it himself, and Cal says he is
willing to ccept it, for the fish came
through in fine shape with express
charges all paid
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Cherrington, OF
Decatur City, will celebrate their
golden wedding at their home in De-
catur City today, surrounded by
their children and many friends who
extend congratulations over their
having attained this greatly coveted
honor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

In last weeks paper was an adver-
tisement of C. r., Clark advertising
four year old lady broke horse, but
Mr.. Chrk's address was given as 2 II
miles west of Decat ur, when in fact
he lives 21a miles west of Leon. II
you want good single or double
driver call Mr.. Clark and he will tell
vol about the horse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Mrs. r. L. Shira, who had been
visiting at the home Of her parents,
Asa L. Smith and wife, Of near Nc.
Fall, departed from this station Mon
day for her home at Leon, Iowa.
Mrs. Shira is matroR Of the county
farm in Decatur county, Mr.. Shira
having had charge of that institu-
ton for many years. New Hampton,
Mo. Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

There were no trains from Des
MOines last Saturday on account OF
freight wreck near Truro, the track
spreading and number OF cars
went into the ditch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Willard, the little four year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lewis,
who reside six miles north of Leon,
fell off his pony last Friday after
noon and his left arm was broken at
the elbow. The little fellow is do
ing nicely and the break will soon
be healed up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

For Sale-As we are moving away
we will sell at public auction at oul
residence on north Main street, or
Saturday, July 31st at 2 o'clock, al
our household and kitchen furniture
Terms, cash.
Mrs. H. L. VanNostrand.
Riley Buchanan, Auctioneer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Rags Wanted-The Reporter Of
nee wants to buy quantity Of clean
cotton rags. Must not be less than
IL inches square, and larger prefer
red. Will pay cents per pound.
We cannot use heavy WOODEN rags.
Bring in your rags and get the
money
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

For Sale-Good year old horse,
gentle for woman, we'll broke single
and double. C. E. Clark, 22 miles
west of Leon 1887
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

We are still showing an exception
ally attractive line of medium priced
small and room sized rugs. If we
don't save you money on them don't
buy. We know our prices are very
low. J. w. Hurst & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

For Sale-One of the most desir-
able residence lots in northwest
Leon. Will be sold at a very low
price. See F. S. Stewart at the Big
Furniture and Rug Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Notice-All who are concerned
will please take notice that the an
nual cemetery cleaning at the Elk
cemetery will be held on Saturday,
July 31st, in place of August LIST, as
previously announced.
Elk Cemetery Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

If you have any Of our ice cream
packers at your home please tele'
phone US and we will call and get
them.
Walkers Ice Cream Factory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Virgil Parker, of near Davis City,
has recently sold his half section Of
land near Yankton, S. D., and has
purchased a first class farm near Da-
Wis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

= Position Wanted-By lady as
general housekeeper or to do gen
eral Homework. Address box u, r.
F. D. 5, Leon, Iowa. ..a..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

4 fine little son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Parson who reside over
Stark's bakery on the north side OF
the square last Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Agents Wanted-To sell Access
series for Ford cars. From $500 to
$1,000 per day. Bank references.
D. P. Greeley, Red Oak, Iowa. SOFT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Lost-One automobile number
plate 9579S, also one pair tire chains
on road to farm. Bowshcr & Bow
sher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

s,.; See the big imported Shire stallion
.Moulton Benefactor, also June Boy,
the young Percheron stallion at Nc
Laughlin's barn, l block south OF
the public square, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

The c. w. 3. NJ. will meet with
Mrs Lizzie Gardner, Wednesday,,
August at 2:30 D. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Order cut flowers and 1orat de-
signs from O. E. Hull, local agent Of
Lozier, of Des A1oines, at The Re-
porter Office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early az posi-
ble
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

We can use some choice irst mort
gage farm loans. Farmers Il Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29
"Meet me at Cherrington's."

Galvanized roofing at Bowoher &
Bowsher's. s"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Don't forget the saturday after
noon matinee, at the Idle Hour
theatre ut 3 O'clock. Admission s
and 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Wall paper bargains this week at
the Rexall store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Some people are just naturally the
persOnificatiOn Of Stiffness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29
Meet me at Clearinghouse"

Cherrington' Pretty Baby Contest
closes Saturday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

I, am prepared to do all kinds OF
light hauling and delivering. Guy
Smith, Phone 50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

James Hazlet is covering his hay
ricks with galvanized roofing. Bow
sher & Bowsher have car load.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

,Vose & Sons, the home piano. Ed.
wards Piano Co., Humeston, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Wild Goose plums for sale. W. R.
Chastain, r. F, D. No. 9, box 2, Leon,
Iowa 30
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Alfalfa seed for sale by Biddison
Coal & Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Found-A strap and rest for auto
top, which the owner can obtain at
The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

DayliSL. Flour.
Cannon Bros. Mill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

A big load of cinders delivered any
place in town for Is cents. Phone
Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Next Saturday is Silver and Bar.
gain day at Bowsher T. Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

Flour, feed and coal. ..
Cannon Bros. Mill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29

meet me at Cherrington's.'
-. {. Wall paper bargains this week at
the Rexall store.
For Rent-New five room cottage.
See Pease e Pease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-29
Butler, the jeweler.

Meals at the Park Hotel, 25 cents
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26
AWARDED S25,OOO FOR
 DEATH OF HUSBAND
Long Island Road Must Also Pay Mrs. PelI Additional Five Per Cent. of
 Amount and Costs of Action.

New York, June 2s.-Mrs. S. os- good PeIl, of New York, was awarded yesterday a verdict of s25,0oO for the death of her husband who was killed in August, 1913, by Long Island Railroad train which ran down at Long Beach the automobile in which he and MT. and Mrs. William S. Laimbeer were riding.
 The court also allowed Mrs. Pell an additional five per cent of this amount and the costs of prosecuting her &C., tion, which is estimated at several thousand dollars. Mrs Pell sued for S250,000.
 Two other actions are on the cal-. cndar to follow Mrs PelPs suit Both are brought by Mrs. Lain1beeF. for merly Miss Natalie Schenck, of New York and Newport aga2 lst the rail- road. They ask for $250 .000 for the death of her husband and the same amount for injuries whfeh the plain tiff sustained in the accident
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26
ACADEMIC POINTS r
 NOTE TO ENGLA
Secretary Lansing Intimatos Bs< Practice Under Order in Couut
 wHfI Be Presented.

Washington, June 2s.-Sa1<< facts on detention and aeikuf& American ships and carEoes n< British fleet have not yet been X cred by the state department to & pIete the new note to Great Erl0 which has been under prepared several weeks
 Secretary Lansing disclosed yea day that the portion of the not 41 ing with the principles of the so-o1l blockade had long ago been outIfu He intimated that the note in itS nal form would be a preeentation the academic principles involved the blockade as we'll as British pf tice under the order in council.
 The British memorandum, rovf' ing the efforts to minimize fnconv fences to neutrals, will be aekno edged in the new note and some of points will be discussed. although I recognized here that the menor dunn was not intended as reply the American protest against principles of the order in cour which Great Britain has not swered.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26
GARDEN ANTS DO
 BUT LITTLE DAMAGE
Unsishtly Nests of Insects Are
 Only LOam to Lawns

Washington, D. C., June 2s.--An un- usual number of Complaints have been received this year by the Depart nnent of Agriculture from persons who say that ants are injuring their lawns and gardens As a matter of fact, these ants do little harm and the injury that is attributed to them is usually cause by something else. Tn large numbers. however, the small conical nests which they build on lawns are somewhat unsightly and on this account it may be desirable in some cases to destroy them.
 Where there is only a small area to be covered the simplest method is to drench the nests with boiling wa ter. Another simple remedy is to spray lawn with kerosene emulsion or with very strong soap wash pre- pared by dissoiving common laundry soap in water at rate of 1 pound or l-2 pound to a gallon of water Such methods are particularly well adapted to small lawns and for the ordinary little lawn ant.
 For Large Colonies.
 For larger ant colonies of other species. bisulphide of carpon, a chemi- cal which can be purchased at any Grug store, will be found effective. This substance can be placed in the nest by means of an oil can or small syringe, the quantity required varying from one-half ounce for a small nest to two or three ounces or more for a large one. An oil can with a long spout is a convenient instrument as it can be inserted into the nests and the liquid injected without it's being brought close to the operators nose, for the fumes of bisuipnide of carbon although not poisonous, are nause- ating To facilitate the entrance into the nest of the chemical, the ant hole can be enlarged with a sharp stick or iron rod. After the bfsulphide of car bon has been injected the opening should be closed by pressure of the foot in order to retain the bisulphfde. This will penetrate slowly throughout the underground channels of the nest and kill all the inmates. It is fmpor- tant to remember that while bisul- pl1ide is perfectly harmless if kept away from all fire, it is very inf1am- nable and may. under certain cir cumstances, explode when ignited.
 No Harm to Plants.
 Except for the unsightly appearance of their nests, however, the lawn ants do no appreciable harm. They arc frequently noted on roses and on other ornamental and garden plants, and i, is naturally supposed that they are doing harm to these. As a matter oi
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26

fact, it is not
 the ants. but pIdN
 creatures excrete
 which ants are very
 they collect without 3n}
 lice. For this reason
 frequently termed ''ant analogy is emphasized by t ants have been known to lice into their nests. sheI< through the winter. and ret to suitable plants in the er| much as men are accustomt1 and shelter cows throughout & ter. putting them on pastuI the coming of the sprnig. Th| only way in which ants can to injure plants. They enter very rarely and, on the whole. said to do no harm of any X cept in so far as they lessen tractive appearance of the ls| the other hand. it is quite that by bringing up from th' depths sand and earth they nd tinctly increase fertility by top dressing or soil mulch, the same time permit better q of the earth.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26

of the interior, made answer to Herr Braun, in part as follows:
 While we are involved in such a var as this we can have but one thought. namely, to term1nate it in a way that will make repetition inn possible. That is the goal which the imperial chancellor and the allied governments have set themselves, and that is the goal you must strive for along with us''
 The words from the minister were greeted with evidences of disapproval from the socialist members present.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26
DEADLOCK IN TURKEY.

Paris. June 2b.-Infornaation has been received from Constant inople, says Havas despatch from Athens to the effect that after it became apparent last week that the illness of the Sultan was of aHserious nature, the royal princes met and de- cided that Yussof Izzedin, eldest son of the late Sultan Abdul Ha1nid, should assume the regency. This pro- pcsal was vigorously opposed by the committee cn union and progress, re- sulting in a deadlock, the solution of which has not yet. been found.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26
AUTONOMY FOR poLAND.
oetrograd, Jnue 2s.-The R

Petrograd, Jnue 26.-The Russian council of ministers yesterday decided to appoint commits sion composed of six Russian and six Poles under the presidency of Premier Goremykin, to deal with the preliminaries necessary to the carry ing into effect of autonomy for Po- land, which was proclaimed by Grand Duke Nicholas, commander in chief of the Russian army, on August IA of last year.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26

performed by Rev. Robert sherman Boyd, pastor of Lee Memorial Presby- terian church of Louisville, Ky, who was married to Miss Belle Herndon of Fulton, Mo, a niece of Mrs. Clark
 about five years ago. In addition to the guests of local significance there will be scores of friends from every section, and the little village will see the liveliest days in it's annals. Even
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26

Bowling Green, Mo, June 26.- This place teens with suppressed ex- citement awaiting June 30, the date set for the wedding of Miss Genevieve Clark, only daughter of Speaker and Mrs Champ Clark, to James M. Thomson, owner and editor of the New Orleans Item The ceremony will take place at the beautiful home of Speaker Clark, here and will bt
New Britain herald., 1915-06-26
HAVING AT NAVAL ACADEsrY.

Annapolis, Md, June z6.~~HaxI' or running" of fourth class men ~ practiced at the Naval academy ds1 ing the academic term just closed q cording to Midshipman Charles Reagle of the second class. wIao H. recalled to the witness stand yokfo day at the court Of inquiry invesfi< ting irregularities in examinations the institution.