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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03

al of service in county interdenom-
national Sunday school work
! We recommend:
CD The revival of the convention
habit, not only that we hold an an
nual county convention, but also
township conventions during the
year. And to this end we urge a
systematic organization of the coun-
ty for such neighborhood confer
ences, with responsible leaders. And
furthermore, we suggest a good dele
CATION from the county to state con-
vention, at least one from each
school,
CO The emphasis upon the ele-
mcntary methods of Sunday school
work. We suggest for this first
year, a cradle roll, home depart
ment, and organized class work for
every school in the county. This will
put us in line for more special and
particular development for service
later. We also plead for closer re-
latonship between school and
church, urging upon our pastors,
that either through children's SER
mons or other activities, the boys
and girls be made more interested
in the Sunday morning church SER
vice.
(3) The broader outlook. We put
ourselves on record as favorable to
recent legislation on temperance,
and pray for the contamination of
the prohibition of the liquor traffic
in Iowa. We stand with President
Wilson and other leaders for a
peace policy, if possible without the
sacrifice of national honor and dis
courage in every way all war talk
and martial efforts as unworthy of
the servants of the Prince of Peace.
who declared that they who take the
sword shall perish with the sword.
In conclusion, we would express
our gratitude as convention for
the cordial hospitality of the people
of Leon and for the earnest efforts
of pastors and other officials and
local workers who have made this
convention a success. Especially do
we appreciate the courtesy of the
Methodist people who have SO kind
ly granted us the use of their
church; and finally, we thank the
press of the city and county for the
generous space given to the public
ity of our convention.
Respectfully submitted,
c.. A.. Tenney,
A. B. Cornell,
Forest P. Hagan,
Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
THE CHURCHES.
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday school. $3.50. 9:45 a. m,
Preaching. -. -. ..11:00 a. m,
and 500 p. m.
Young Peoples Society. 700 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wedday 500 p. N.
Choir rehearsal Thursday 500 p. m.
"The Mission Of the Church" is
the subject of the morning worship
next Sunday. This subject ought to
appeal alike to the church member
and the non-church member: Let
the members of our congregation
make it a point to be there and the
public is cordially invited.
Despite the constant down-pour OF
rain, our county Sunday school con-
vention last week very successfully
carried out it's program. The mani
fest zeal of the delegates both in and
out of Leon shows what Importance
is placed upon our county Sunday
school work and it augurs we'll for
better work this year throughout De-
catur county.
~ We are glad to welcome back to
Leon and our churches, our college
students who are returning for their
home vacation and it is gratifying to
see them resuming their places in
the church, likewise, the church S
benediction and best wishes go with
the teachers and students who are
leaving our city, either for the sum-
mer vacation or for lifes work.
Miss Josephine Cooney is leader OF
the Young Peoples service next Sun
day evening. This is conservation
service and will be helpful to all
you people who may attend.
There were fifty-one juniors pres
ent Sunday afternoon The Juniors
are active and enthusiastic. Their
next meeting is specially important,
there is to be election Of officers.
Preparation for children's day on
the second Sunday in June is now
being made.
With a "world-war" raging and
our own nation facing crisis, shall
not our every word and act be with
moderation, and our prayer unto our
God who alone has wisdom and un-
Outstanding? Why will men and
nations not learn truth and right,
save by war and physical and moral
suffering? Is physical and moral
discipline the only corrective that
men will heed Shall we not learn
wisdom and :let love have her per-
feet work.
E. Frank Jacobs, Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Shoes and Nerves.

Travellers say that the reason why
nervous people don't exist in China is
because it is the custom to wear soft
shoes there. There is no doubt that
hard soled. creaking footgear is re-
sponsible for such nervous wear and
tear as we'll as physical fatigue in west
ern lands.
Tired feet and tired nerves will find
solace in warm foot bath with a
handful of salt in it. Move the feet
about or keep them STILL as best pleases
you, as long rs the water is pleasantly
warm; then dry them with rough
towel and put on fresh pair of stock
ings.-Family Doctor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Over Their Heads.

Lady Southwark. in her Social and
Political "reminiscences" relates this
experience of her father. the late Sir
Thomas Chambers during aD. election
meeting in 1880. when Gladstone was
speaking for him in st. l'ancras:
When my father arrived the crowd
outside the building was so dense that
it seemed physically impossible for him
to get in. An inspector. realizing this.
suggested that he should 20 over and
not through the crowd. This extr:lur-
binary idea was carried out. My father
was lifted up with a gentle shove and
propelled along on the heads nf tn.
people on all tours. This. he said. WAS
not so difficult. as most Wore bowler
hats. Willing hands Il SISTED. and her
he reached the inside Of the door he
was gently lowered to the ground
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
A Difficult Wife.

An Englishman thus described the
wife of his bosom in his will:
Heaven seems to have sent her into
the world solely to drive me out Of it.
The strength of Samson, the genius Of
Homer, the prudence Of Augustine, the
skill Of Pyrrhus. the patience of Job.
the philosophy of Socrates, the subtlety
of Hannibal. the vigilance of Hermog-
enes. would not suffice to subdue the
perversity Of her character"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Built Over caverns.

The ground under the city Of San
Salvador is full of caverns of un-
known depths. A man was. once dig
ging we'll there. At the last stroke
he gave with his pick the bottom fell
out, and he and his pick fell through.
nobody knows where. At least SO
they say
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03

Mexico has one system that is SUI
perior to ours: When politician
fails, he is usually shot. But in our
country, politician who fails is only
laughed at; and in his retirement he
i works up another revolution, which
is frequently successful at the next
election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Bethel Church.

There will be Decoration exer-
cises. at Old Bethel church, Sunday,
June 9Th.
A program having been prepared
by. the Sunday school, and a nice
time anticipated. At the close OF the
service we expect to attend to the
ordinance of baptism.
There will be dinner on the
grounds. All are cordially invited
to come. Elba Dale, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
No Time to Waste.

.'Pa, If Mrs. Brown should come over
and tell you that had given her little
boy black eye, what would you sayY
II really don't know, young man."
"Well, you'd better make up your
mind quick; she's at the door now
Detroit Free Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Spick and Span.

"spick and span" comes from the
Spikes" and "spanners"-the hooks
and stretchers for stretching cloth new
from the loom.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
War,

War has always been the mint in
which the worlds history has been
coined, and now every day or week Or
month has new medal for MS Oliver
Wendell holmes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
More Worry.

Don't worry. Worry affects the
ductless glands of the body, thereby
causing actual physical ailments"
Gosh, I'm sorry you told me that,
1t will make me worry."-Louisvill
Courier-Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Literally.

"There are many methods of punish
ing naughty children"
Eyes, but spanking takes the palm"
London Punch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
RIGHT and Left.

A writer says that pr0bab bly, in every
language, US in English. fright" orig
inally signified merely straight"
straightforward" and thus normal"
left" at first was no opposite to
fright" but meant weak" "ineff-
Gent"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Loaned Books.

When loaning book always keep
the name Of book and name of person
to whom the book Is loaned. Write It
down.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Too Generous.
l like Miss Prattie?"

do you like Miss Prattie?"
Eyes, she's SO generous. Never keeps
anything to herself and is always
ready to give away even her best
REHABILITATION Tit Bits.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
One Exception.

Mrs. Blanc said to her daughter one
day:
II am certainly easy on shoes Look
at this pair Of elastic sides. I've worn
them three years. and they're as good
as new. I'm easy on clothes too
There's my tweed-iust as fresh as the
day bought it seven years ago. And
hats. gloves. stockinss-in fact. I'm
easy on everything"
Except father. eh:'' said the daugh-
ter.-DetrOit Free Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Bombs In Warfare.

It is claimed that during the siege
Of Paris in 1880 the Farisians invent
ed the first bombs ever used. Being
short Of ammunition with which to
reply to the artillery of the Bearnais.
they set TO fabricating it as best they
could. Old nails and bits of wire.
copper and other metals were rolled
up in leaden envelopes. and the can
mons were loaded with these impro-
vised projectiles.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

Last week the town authorities
dragged Terrace which bad been
graded by Mr.. Smeds of the Po-
lics Jury. and the drag has done
wonderful work on that road,
which shows that dragging is the
only remedy for this road, but the
dragging must be done after every
rain. This dragging IL inexpsn-
sivs as tho three miles of Terrace
were dragged thoroughly NJ cost
of $500. Dragging in tho future
will cost less a. the work can DO
done in much less time when the
surface will be hard, - 1t was .
heavy work to drag all the loose
dirt which had been moved by
the grader. Terrace is now tho
best road in the parish and We be-
lisve with the drag it eau be kept
in that condition all the time.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

On The Fl to 25th of May, tho
graduating exercises of the Indus
trial Institute at Lafayette will
take place. Among the graduates
in the department Teacher Train
ing are the following young ladies
from st. MartinvilIs: Camela
Amy BIenvsnu, Camille Marie de
Lahore, Mathllds Marie Fournet,
Lena Ceclle Souller, Academic
Industrial department, Patrick
Maraist; Department OF Home
Economies, Marie Estsils Four
not; Commercial Department,
Locke Gauthlsr.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

There has been some discussion
in the newspapers between the at
torreys of the Sugar Trust and
Mr.. Donelson Gallery, attorney of
the Sugar Planters regarding three
bills which we're prepared to be
presented at the special session of
the Legislature. The people of
Louisiana want all the industries
they can get aud are willing to pa
tronizs them, but they are oppos-
cd to trusts and monopolis that
work for tho destruction of ono of
the greatest industry of the state
sugar. Mr.. Caffsry has exposed
the working of the sugar trust,
aud We are of the opinion that it
10 best 10 destroy and drive away
from the State all tho trusts, than
to allow them to destroy the sgri-
culture Of our state. The Amer
lean Sugar Co., must be CONTROL.
Cd or destroyed.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
Some Forms Of Rheumatism Durable

Rheumatism il disease characterized
by pains in the joints and in the mus
cles. The most common forms are:
Acute and Chronic rheumatism, Head
aches. Sciatic rheumatism and Lumba-
60. All Of these types eau bs helped alb
sOlutely by applying some good lini-
ment that penotrates. An application
Of SlOan's Liniment two or three times a
day to the affected part will give instant
relief. Sloan's Liniment is good for
pain. and especially Rheumatic Pain.
because it penetrates to the seat of the
trouble, sOothes the afflicted part and
draws the pain. 'Sloan's Liniment IL
all medicine" Get a 25c bottle now.
Keep it handy In case Of emergency.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. Cheney & Co.. Toledo o.
We. the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to car.
ry out any obligations made by his frm.
National Bank Of Commerce,
Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cue is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system.
send Tor testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O
Sold bv all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
MAN TAKES HIS OWN MEDICINE
Is AN OPTIMIST

He has absolute faith in his medicine.
hs knows when hu takes it for certain
ailments hs gets relief. People who take
DIR. Kings New Discovery for al irrita-
ting Cold are Optimists-they know this
cough remedy will penetrate the Innings
of the throat. kill the germs. and open
the way for Nature to act. You can
destroy a Cold by superficial treatment.
YOU must 20 to the cause Of the trouble.
Be an Optimist. Get Bottle of DIR .king's
New Discovery today.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

The United States Government
has prevented several planters
from using the water from the
Teche for rice irrigation, when
there is q large amount OF water
being wasted. All the pumps
have been in operation during
this dry spell, and this did not
prevent the water running over
the dam several inches high, on a
width of 175 feet. If all this va.
ter which ia was. ed was used by
the rico planters, it would mean
several hundred Thousand of dol.
lars to the parish.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
WHOLE FAMILY DEPENDENT

MIR. +. Williams. Hamilton, ONO. writes:
"Our whole family depend OIL Pine Ear
Honey" Maybe someone in your family
has a severe COld-perhaps il is the baby.
The original DIR. Bells Pins-Tar-HOney
il all ever ready household rsmedy--it
gives immediate relief. Pins-Tar- Honey
psnetratss the Innings Of the Threats
and Lungs. destroys the Germs, and al
lows Nature to act. At your druggist
25c.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

The High School will close here
on June 4th. There will be nine
graduates this year, Misses Bessie
Msyhall, Collstte Rssweber, Col.
die Resweber, Lucy Resweber and
Edmond Guidry, Mortimer La.
seigue, Thomas Martin, George
Simon. Robert Badon.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
White NAN WITH BLACK LIVER

The Liver is blood purifier. 1t was
thought at one time it was the seat OF
the passions. The trouble with most
people Is that their Liver becomes black
because of impurities In the blood due
to the bad physical states, causing Bill
ousness, Heachache. Dizziness and Con-
stIpation. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
will clean up the Liver. and give you
new life. 25c at your druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

Mr.. Henry Dermecsller of Nor
gan City, was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Albert Daspit the latter
part of last week, aud brought
here, on q charge of selling liquor
in tho Second Ward of st. Martin
parish without license. He was
released on bail.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

Mr.. andl Mrs. Robert Martin
have issued invitations to the mar
rage Of their daughter. Miss
Marie Louise Frances to MIR.
Louis G. Bouchard, TO take placs
on Thursday May 9th
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

The crops from almost every
section suffered much during the
past week Oh account Of the dry
weather and cool north wind. All
crops are much in nesd Of rain.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
SHERIFFS SALE,
Charles Ress
We
Ulysse Thibodeaux -
No. 1927


10Th Judicial District Court.
Parish Of st. Martin. State of Louisiana.
By virtue. If writ Of Fieri = Fsciss
issued out of the 18th Judicial District
Court. in and for the Parish of st. Maj
tin, State Of Louisiana. in the above cd
titled aud numbered suit. dated the 9th
day Of April 1916.
] have seized and will proceed to self
at Public Auction to the last and high
est bidder at the front door Of the Court
House. between the legal sale hours III
q. N. to p. n.y. in the Town Of st. Mar
vile. on
Saturday May 22nd, 1915,
the following mentioned and described.
property, tO-wit:
A certain tract Of land situated in the
Parish Of st. Martin, La, containing
Twenty arpents. Bounded North by land
OF Ernest BrOussard. South by land OF
Edmond Pellerin, East by land of Ozaire
Guidry. and West BY land of Ulysss
ThibOdeaux.
Seized IN satisfy the above writ.
Terms and cOnditions-cash.
SheIiffs Office thia 18th day Of April
A. D. 1915.
WADE o. MARTIN. Sheriff.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
SUCCESSION SALE.

Estate Of Victor Doiron aud wife Marie
Celeste 81. Julien.
Probate Docket No. 1850
18th Judicial District Court,
State Of Louisiana. Parish Of st. Martin.
By virtue of AL order and commits
sion granted in the above Estate, by the
Hon. the 18th Judicicial District Court
in and for the Parish Of st. Martin, State
of Louisiana. dated March %. 1915.
will offer for sale and will sell or
caused to bs sold by competent officer.
at Public Auction, for cash. to the last
aud highest bidder, between legal sale
hours ut the front door Of the Court
House at st. Martinville. La, Parish Of
st. Martin, on
Saturday May 22nd, 1915,
the following described property to wit:
That certain tract Ut land situated in
the 4th ward, st. Martin Parish, La.
with improvements thereon Except the
house Of Walter DOirUn,) said land mea-
surfing 6fty-hvs superficial arpsnts
bounded North by lands Of Augustin
Roy. and Breaux Bridge Lumber Co Ltd.
South by lands Of Aristides BadOn, East
by lands of Mrs. Vim. Pitt and West by
lands of Raymond st. GERMAN.
Also all the rights. titles. and interest
of Marie Celeste st. Julien wife of Victor
p0irOn, IN and to that certain tract of
land with improvements thereon, situa-
ted In the 4th Ward. st. Martin Parish.
La, containing In all Thirty Six super
fetal srpsnts, bounded North by lands
OF South by lands of
Montgomery Boyd. East by lands of
Aristids Barras and West by land Of
Terms Cash.
WALTER DOIRON,
Administrator.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

Many Men Think They Have Insurance When
They Merely Have A Policy
FIRE jolts "A man out Of complacency
about his fire Insurance. After the fire.
the question isn't merely,
WAS the property insured?" 1t is,
What company carried the risk?"
p. A. BIENvENU, Agent
Established 1903
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

A fellow shouldn't sit in the ham.
mock with II fat girl unless he
knows the rope.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22

We are informed that the peo-
pie on the other side of tho Lake
Bridge are protesting vigorously
against the condsm nation of the
bridge and The closing of that
road. and our merchants are also
missing tho trade that used to
come from that section, aud some
Of them have suggested to us that
this matter BE- taken up, and sec
that that road be not closed.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
FOR SALE,

SO acre farm, ~ acres high
land IA acres low pasture land,
? cabins, close to Delacroix's
derrick, $725, cash or on long
terms.
LAIzAIRE BIENvENU.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
If Had Created The World.

By request.
If had created the world the sum- the stars the sky
The earth aud the below and the that shines
My work would simply have been Perfection
To which the critical could find no objection.
The sky would forever be blue forever green the field
Aud of all would harvest bounful YIELD
Yet would not need to SOW. nor harrow, nor pillow
Still all good things granaries would abundanty How
The Seasons would always be temperate and mild,
The atmosphere pleasant to man, woman and child.
The summers not too hot the winters too cold,
Healthful invigorating for young and for old
All men would be chivalrous honest and true
Kind fathers loving husbands and good citizens too
Willing to do all the good they possibly cam
To assist their fellow beings, to help their fellow man.
The ladies would always have beautiful faces
Old age would be poweress in marring their graces;
A fascinating countenance and forms divine,
They would forever be handsome and gracious and fine
And Oh! the lovely maidens, always full of expectation
On evenings with their sweethearts would the Hesitation
And these pleasure loving, virtuous youthful danes,
On would reve in their favorable bridge games
And the angelic little babies would be asked not to weep,
Not to disturb the old folks when peacefully they Sleep
But if they would dsobey and commence to shed tears
They would at become older by just sixteen years.
For Doctors and Druggists would have use
Lawyers and law books would be superhuous,
As we all would DO blessed with unmpared health,
And would avoid litigation, having plenty at wealth.
There would be no dssensons trouble war;
There would be no Income Tax, nor Bankruptcy law.
And every wonld have what every desires,
There would be cause for incendiary fires.
No would have rheumatism gout fever,
No would be troubled by his stomach nor bis liver
And although would have lived for centuries long,
We would appear be youthful and feel healthy and strong
There would be no servants, masters no bosses.
There would be speculation, gambling, no losses
There would be shpwreck when the Ocean we'd sail
Nor hold up smash up when we'd travel by rail-
And if thus had lived for about ten thousand years.
In most perfec. happiness, and free from all tears
And Death would then by knocking door,
We should submit gracefully and ask for no more
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1915-05-22
SATURDAY, May ~, 1915.

The alarm of fire WAS given last
Saturday tor tile Oh the roof OF
the kitchen of Mr.. David f.. Du-
champ. The fire WAS soon put out
with the damage light.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-02

a brief on demurrer was fled in
circuit court today! in the case 5of the
territory against Yee Yap, Loo doe, ct
al, an action for .siactnsnt.- ...-.5
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-02

! a bicycle ridden by Joe Neiles an.
an automobile driven by Sgt Al. Phi
lips Of the 18th Infantry band, weri
In collision ON King street, near Rich
ards, shortly before yO9oloeks las
might. NeIles was bruised and Phil
lips took him to the Queens hospita
for treatment