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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
NEW WAY TO TRY LAW SUIT.
Damage Case ut CrestOn Being Tried
Before Church Arbitration
Board.

Over at CrestOn a unique law suit
is being tried, as sequel to an auto
accident, and it is being tried before
an arbitration board chosen from the
Creston M. E. church. The parties
to the case are G. H. Russell and r.
S. Williams. Both are members of
the Creston NJ. e. church and when
Russell decided to bring suit against
Williams, demanding 1,036 for per-
sonal injuries alleged to have been
sustained by his daughter, Miss Van
gel, as result of being struck by
Mr.. Williams auto some months ago,
mutual friends of the parties to the
suit got busy and as result the men
entered into an agreement to try the
case before board of arbitration
selected from the church member
ship, both OF the men having agreed
to abide by the decision of the arbi-
tratiOn board. Three men have been
chosen as arbitrators, G. H. Comp
ton, w. S. Jennings and w. F. Busby.
The plaintiff is acting as his own at
torney and the defendant is repre-
sented by his son, Rev. Mr.. Williams,
pastor of the NJ. E. chruch at Perry.
Witnesses in large numbers have
been summoned to appear and give
testimony, and they are examined
and cross-examined just like in regu-
lar court. The case is not being tried
in this manner to save expense, but
to prevent the men who have always
been good friends from becoming
estranged from bitter law suit in the
regular court. This is something
new, but it is pretty hard on the
Creston attorneys for they will not
get any of the money usually paid out
by both sides. 1t will take several
days to try the case and the outcome
will be watched with considerable in
terest, for it may open new way of
settling much expensive litigation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
A Good Show and a Good House.

A 5000 house greeted 'The Trail
of the Lonesome Pine" at the opera
house Monday night, and it was 3
good house and a good show, every
body being pleased with the produc-
tion. There were many persons in
attendance from towns outside of
Leon, and the big house shows that
the people appreciate the efforts of
manager Stuber to give them good
attractions. If the people of Decatur
county want good shows they can get
them, and they can rest assured that
when manager Stuber gives his per-
sonal guarantee to a show it will be
worthy of your patronage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
improvements at Idle Hour Theatre.

The Idle Hour theatre has been
equipped with new and very comfort
able opera chairs the past week,
which adds greatly to the comfort
of the patrons. The aisles have also
been widened which makes it much
more convenient for the people who
attend this popular play house. 9th
er improvements at the theatre will
be installed shortly and the Idle
Hour will be the prettiest and most
comfortable theatre in this part of
the state.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Library Notes.

The library issued 1887 books dur
ing the month of October, and only
SO per cent of this was adult fiction.
Most of the November magazines
may be found on the reading table.
Miss Moore, eighth grade teacher,
and Miss Konklin, sixth grade teach
er, have 35 books on the reserve
shelf. Their boys and girls receive
credits for a certain amount of read
ing.
Three hundred and eight students
used the reference books at the Ii
brary during the month of October.
Over 40 boys and girls attended
STORY hour" last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

Of Guy Caufman who plays at the
Leon opera house, Thursday night,
Nov. II, in "A Royal Gentleman
manager L. j. Tester of the Lone
Tree opera house says, "Played Guy
Caufman to good house, everybody
pleased. Can truthfully say that his
is the best show we ever had. Wish
we could get more shows like Cauf-
man's.' OF the same play Jack
Fleak, manager of the Brighton op-s
era house, says, Had Guy Caufman's
"a Royal Gentleman" Oct. %, to q
fair house. This is absolutely the.
best attraction we have had this sea-
son. Every actor is an artist, and
the wardrobe is complete, special
scenery for each act and they sure
did please our people. We sure want
the company back next season. Seats
on sale at Cherrington's, 75c, SOC,
and 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Last Installment of 1.-THE Goddess
Tonight.

The final installment of the popu-
lar serial, "The Goddess" will be
shown at the Idle Hour theatre this
evening and also at the regular af-
ternoon matinee. If you have seen
any of the installments Of this en-
trancing serial you will want to see
how the story ends. The first show
tonight starts promptly at o'clock.
The new serial, Meal of the Navy"
will start on Thursday night, Nov.
18th, and it promises to be the best
serial yet shown in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Leon O. Lamont O.

There was a one-sided game of
foot ball played on the Leon grounds
last Friday afternoon. between the
Alumni of the Leon High School and
the Alumni of the Lamont High
School, both teams being made up of
bunch of husky young men who
have finished their school work, but
Lamont was no match for the speedy
Leon boys, and the game ended in a
score of 81 to 0 in favor of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Celebrated Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. a.. Mcintosh. OF
Davis City, rounded out fifty years
of married life last Friday. On ac-
count of the failure to receive half
tone cuts Of this worthy couple which
were ordered from Des MOines, we
omit q writeup of the happy event
until next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Tuesdays Elections.

At the general elections held Tues
day the result was split up, the re-
publican candidate for governor in
Massachusetts being elected by ma
jority of about 5000. In Maryland
the democratic candidate for COVER
nor was elected by about 1000, and
in Kentucky the result is in doubt,
but the returns indicate the election
of the democratic candidate for gov
ernOr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
High School Musical.

The High School chorus will give
a musical at the school building next
Tuesday evening, Nov. 9th. The
program will include some of the
numbers given at the last musical.
Be on the lookout for further an
nouncement and an opportunity to
purchase a ticket. Admission 10
and Is cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Fisher ct al. Decree of foreclosure.
Globe Machinery and Supply Co.
vs.. w. J.Latta & Son. Judgment on
account
PROBATE

PROBATE
Estate of Louis Trisler. Final re-
port approved, administrator dis
charged.
Estate of Polly A. Clark. Final
report approved.
Estate OF VIM. Lampkin. Widows s
allowance fixed at $500.
Estate of VIM. A. Mccormick.
Marion Woodard appointed admins
traitor with bond of $500.
Guardianship of Bryan and Chloe
Axes. Hester A. Axes appointed
guardian with bond of $4,000.
Guardianship of E. and L. M. Nc
Cormick. Marion Woodard appoint
ed guardian with bond of S. 1000.
Estate of Geo. H. Hilliard. Re-
port of sale and deed to Clara Dick
ey approved.
Estate Of VIM. Woodard. Order
approving sale of bank.
Estate of Sarah A. Smith. Hugh
T. Smith appointed administrator
with bond of $1,500.
Estate of Samantha J. Woodard.
Claim of Mary B. Rains allowed in
sum of $646.25. Claim of M. G.
Woodard allowed in sum of $4,000.
Estate of G. w. Rudibaugh. Exc
cutor authorized to expend not to ex-
ceed 5000 for monument.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Farm For Sale.

lAy farm known as the Randolph
Perdue land east of Leon, fine land,
well improved, good system water
works. Liberal terms to right man.
12- L. r. VanWerden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Marriage Licenses.

Walter F. Overholtzer, Grand
RlVer. ...I q
Gladys Boles, Grand River .... .21
Loren Booth, Gainesville, Mo. ....29
Gertrude Nelson, Gainesville, Mo. %
Oliver w. Curtis, Blythedale; Mo. 80
Beulah Walton, Blythedale, Mo. FL
Willard r. Beck, Grand River 20
AMY l.. DOWney, Lamont 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Woman Suffrage Defeated by Over
whelming MajOrities.

At the elections held in New York,
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania on
Tuesday of this week, woman suf-s
frage was defeated by overwhelming
majorities. In Massachusetts, the re-
turns indicate a majority of more.
than 100000 against suffrage, in
New York the majority is more than
100000 against it, and in Pennsyl-
vania about 10000 against it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
BIG MEDICAL Meeting.
DeCatur County Medical Society Held
a Very Successful Meeting at
Leon on Last Thursday.

One of the best attended and most
successful county medical society
meetings ever held in southern Iowa,
was that of the Decatur County Med
ical Society held at the library build
ing in Leon on last Thursday, when
about fifty doctors and their wives
were in attendance. There was a
splendid program following the busi-
ness meeting which convened at one
O'Clock, at which a number OF excel
lent papers we're read on topics OF
interest to the profession, the pro-
gram being as follows:
Some Phases of Cardio Vascular
Disease" DR.. Walter L. Biering, OF
Des Moines.
"Care of Pregnant Women DR.. j..
B. Horner, of Lamont.
"Pain in Back as Symptom OF
Appendicitis" DR.. F. Rosenbladt, OF
Des Moines.
"Sinusitis as Source of 1nfec-
tion," Dr.. T. A. Minassian, of Des
MOines.
Consultation" DR.. B. L. Eiker, of
Leon.
There was a general discussion OF
the papers which were of exception
al interest to the profession.
The visitors and their ladies were
guests of. the Leon members at five
o'clock dinner served at the Christian
church by the Ladies' Aid Society of
the church, and they had prepared a
sumptuous dinner which was greatly
enjoyed.
The following is a list of those in
attendance:
DR.. X. r. Huff and wife, Lineville.
DR., Enos Mitchell, Gainesville, Mo.
DR.. G. P. Reed and wife, Davis
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

DR.. Con r. Harken, Osceola.
DR.. F. S. Bowen, Woodburn.
DR.. G.. 1. Armitage, Murray.
DR.. T. A. Minassian, Des Moines.
DR.. C. II. Mitchell, Leon.
DR.. r. F. ThrockmortOn and wite,
Derby.
DR.. F. w. Sells, Osceola.
DR., F. Rosenbladt, Des Moines.
DR.. Bertha A. Greer, Lamont.
DR.. B. l.. Eiker and wife, Leon.
DR.. Geo. F. Niblock, Derby.
DR.. H. Dill Greer, Lamont.
DR.. w. F. Schmaltz and wife, Mt
Ayr.
DR.. c. E. Lovett and wife, Line
Vile.
DR.. Paul F. stookey, Lamont.
DR.. H. NJ. Hills, Lamont.
DR.. T. S. Duff, Gainesville, Mo.
DR.. Fred A. Bowman and wife,
Leon. s&
DR.. J. w. Robinson and wife, Leon.
DR.. Walter L. Biering, Des Moines.
DR.. J. S. Coontz, Garden Grove.
DR.. w. E. Lyon, Garden Grove.
DR.. H. r. Layton and wife, Leon.
DR.. J, w. Wales, Davis City.
DR.. J. B. Horner, Lamont.
Dr. B. S. Walker and wife, Cory
don.
DR.. G. H. sollenbarger, Corydon.
DIR. C. T. Leasan and wife, Mt. Ayr.
Miss Mamie Lane, Leon.
There was jolly doctor and he had
a trusty Ford
That could carry all the people that
a man could pile aboard;
And he had an invitation to a meet
ing in our town
For to hear some talks on tummies
and decided to run down.
Then to a fellow doctor did he tele-
phone bid
10 ride with him to Leon, and you
bet the fellow did;
For to miss a meet as good as that
he knew would be sin,
So they bought quart ofgasoline 90
and started on their spin.
They autoed by the river and they
autoed by the lake,
Through mud and sand and valley
where an autos apt to break;
And they saw crippled Chalmers
and a Buick Number Six,
And a Paige and Hup and Franklin
in a dickens of fix.
But this jolly country doctor had a
very kindly heart,
And trusty little auto that would
never pull apart.
So he gave some consolation to the
wounded where they lay,
And tied their autos hind him as he
hustled on the way.
Thus he carried his fellows, did this
noble-hearted man,
In his trusty little auto over miles OF
mud and sand;
And we all saluted Henry and It's
driver true and kind,
" ith the Chalmers and the Buick and
the others tied behind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

For SaleA first-class Belgian q
year old colt, at q bargain. u. C.
Stockton. 10-tf
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
NOTED CHARACTER SAYS
 SOCIALISM CAUSED WAR **Genera1'' Otis, of Otisvi1le-by theSea, Tells Us What He Knows About the European
 Conflict.

Harrison Grey Otis. one of the bitter est foes of organized labor and Social ism, expresses the opinion, in his Los Angeles Times, that it was the fear of the Socialist specter that caused the rulers of Europe to plunge into war. Tn an editorial in that paper he says:
 Tt is question that may possibly never be accurately settled as to just how large determinat1ve part the fear of Socialism had in causing the rulers of Europe to cast the dice for Mars But France and Germany and England were actually in international distress. The dissolution of the British empire, through the growth of Socialism was predicted by calm discerning men. Inn perial Germany was constantly straining against the menacing forces of those
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

who so7.ght to seize the government and alter it to the purposes of Socialism with the motto, 'Peoperty is Robbery , France was equally distressed, and the revolutionary movement in Russia has steadily, insidiously been gaining in strength almost from the inception of the terrorist movement.
 The throne of almost every ruler in Europe was III jeopardy. Election after election in Germany France and Eng land showed that the Socialists were gaining---and the irony of the situation was that they steadily grew by inveigh- ing against, as useles and extravagant, the preparations for the international conflict winch, in the opinion of Rurope's statesmen, was inevitable. and is now at hand"
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

The Seward Gateway, it is observed. in an article reprinted in Valdez paper of wider circulation comments very ac- ridly upon the results of the election. It deplores the reelection of Wicker sham and the defeat of Bunnell and then planes the Socialists.
 Now there is one fact which most pol 1ticians in these elections overlook and that is, without taking stock of the Socialist candidates who muster up not 2 very large vote because the Socialists are not numerous, that as far as natural ability in every respect Wickersham has been head and shoulders over every candidate that has ever been put for were against him on the Republican CT
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
HENRY RIDDEN ARRIVES IN
 FAIRBANKS UNANN0UNCED No Trumpets to Greet Him As In
 Days of Tore

Without call Henry among he of Roden's where the h1s political significance. sum-, has mott dsclos
 From distant
 much or ca o drum
 True patriot, e 1
 left T aY country's
 doubt but tha annyem
 Will prove a blessing Q mighty at1on.( (Alaska.)
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
REPORT THAT THERE WILL BE BUT
 TWO TICKETS IN THE FIELD. In The Municipal Election. One Re- presenting the N. (. Co.,, and One
 Representing the People. It seems now that there will bc but two tickets the field the coming municipal election Whether the Socialists intend put up ticket or not is unbeknown to al this time.
LORD SALISBURY'S LITTLE JOKE

Some years ago, a dinner was given by British royalty to Sir Hiram Maxim the American inventor, iii honor of his having made another improvement in one of his mln-ki11iug machines.
 After Hiram's health had been drunk several times, Lord Salisbury arose and gave the following toast:
 Here's to Sir Hiram Maxim! He has done more than any other one nan to stop men from dying of old agtp
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

Louis Brandeis added to his fame in a
 speech before the Supreme Court ia de- tense of the minimum wage legislation
 of Oregon. It was fairly exciting ses- sion of the body, considering the rapid fire of questions and answers, and Brandeis' tim e was extended through the interest of the Court in his argu- ment. The argument will have to be read in full in order to appreciate its sanity and strength; and it was lifted high in contrast by the opposing argu- ment of former Senator Senator Fulton, of Oregon, who was employed by sym d1cate ot department stores to oppose the constitutionallty of this Legislation
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
NADDOCKS S FINED BY JUDGE PAUL. FOR ASSAULTNG THE
 PERSON OF BION A. DODGE
Former Councilman, 1t is Said Will be Much in the Linelight as in Days of Yore, When the
 People were Young and Foolish.

The snow was falling softly On the morning of Wednesday Feb. 10th, which probably was the reason that Roy Mad docks took advantage of the surround ing to rush like wild beast at Attorney Bion A. Dodge as he wended his way to the post office for his mail, and strike him two blows on the cheek, as proven before Magistrate Pau1i, who imposed 3 fine of twenty dollars for the offense.
 When brought before the city magis-
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

trate Maddocks attempted to show that Dodge was the agressor but the judge evidently recognizrd that Maddocks was making play and fined him accord ingly
 At the confusion of the trial, our re- porter tells us, Maddocks went to the telephone and called mp the District attorneys office and received the reply to come over.''
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
LOUIS BRANDEIS
 FIGHTS FOR WOMEN
Man Who Was Slated to be Attorney General Aagues Before the St.
 preme Court in Favor of
 Wage Law>

on. behalf of the women workers, The cause is fortunate that is able to enlist the sympathy and activity of MT. Bran deis. Ex-Senator Fulton is fortunate in being able to secure such trustful and wealthy clients ---Ex.
 It was Louis Brandeis who was slated for the position of attorney-general when the Wilson administration cam into power. The opposition ot the big lntersts however was brought into play especially that of the New Haven Rail- road, against the appointment of Brand- eis. and the Princeton schoolmaster succumbed to those powers who vield the sinews of war.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
ANGUS N'BRIDE WILL TURN
 OVER CLERK'S OFFICE TO
 4 TRUE DEMOCRAT

At the end of the month of March, it is said, Joe Clark, Marshall Erwin s right hand man, will take charge af the office of clerk of court and administer it according to the formula prescribed by Jeffersenian Democracy,
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
THEY ALWAYS BLAME
 THE SOCIALISTS
Charlie Heron, Who Held the Sack for Gilmore in 1912, and who will Perhaps Hold t in 1916 Tries to Blame the Socialists for Bunne1'S Defeat. Labor Paper From Nome Puts
 Him on the Right Track.

Democratic ticket.
 The vote that Bunne1l received was not certificate to his ability at all, but strictly party vote where it was given, and it was quite evident that even his warmest supporters could not find ar guments to spare outside the old admin istration support chesnut to bring for ward.
 It is not claimed that Wickersham has been the best man, but that he has been the ablest nan---about that there can be no sort of question whatever. The gen jus on the Gateway might have even ob- served that if he could have observed anything. Nome Industrial Worker
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
TO LEAVE TIE
 OLD SHIP
And Seek The Protect
 ing Folds of Old Glory

John L. White. the Olness Socialist intends to sever all relations existing between himself and King George V ot England. In proof of tbis he has filed with the clerk of the court he has filed an application for naturalization. To testify that he is not an anarchist or anything else that is bad he has got as witnesses Jack Reagh and J. H. Groves.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

By the way, that was strange plank in the Democrat platform, We are opposed to corporations exercising any secret influence in politics" Wonder If Martin Harrais put it in there!
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24
OLD TIMER LEAVES FOR
 FRESH AND GREFNER FIELDS
Democratic Committeeman decidrs to leave this pleasant valley, where the N. (. Co. controls al- most everything and everybody.

Fred Martin, formerly one of the owners of the California, left on the stage for parts unknown. He was a candidate for clerk of the court but failed to land the job. He belonged to the left wing of the local Democrats in opposition to the Erwin-Caskey wing.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

Rumor hath it that three of the pre- sent council will seek reelection and sacrifice their individual interests to the common good. Wow! Wow!
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

Henry Roden, it is said, came here to transact special business with certain politicians. Here's to the working man S friend and the full dinner pail.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

A man with grey hair will perhaps be candidate for the school board.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

Many man IS successful until he marr1es.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

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The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

They say:
 That J. Harmon Cashey is now the political boss of the Fourth Division.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

Many people have begun to wonder what office in the federal building Roy Maddocks is holding down.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

That when Mac was .sld of the ap- pointment he seemed to be greatly sur prised. Mac knows how to play the game.
 That some of the Democrat candidates for clerk claim that they were the vic tins of frame-up.
 That certain politicians would like to have G. H1lis Gardner Tor District attor- ney.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

It is said that we will hear more oi the court house organization later.
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

That he informed the Democrats that he wanted nobody for clerk If court but Joe Clark. WowA Wow!
The Alaska socialist., 1915-02-24

The emancipation of the working class must be the conscious work Of the working class.---KARL MARK.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA

Nervous dyspepsia is disease of the
nerves, not of the stomach.
Indigestion one day and complete
freedom from symptoms the next
usually means nervous dyspepsia, es
pecially if the patient is of a nerv-
Gus or highly emotional temperament.
The attacks recur at more or less
regular intervals and are often brought
on by nervous excitement. A sick feel
ing after eating, sometimes vomiting,
a weak, shaky, gone" feeling when
the stomach is empty-these are the
usual symptoms but in the case of
some highly nervous people the sight
of food or the approach of meal-time
may cause vomiting.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are espe-
cially useful to sufferers from nervous
dyspepsia as they not only build up the
general physical condition but also act
directly on the nerves, Strengthening
and revitalizing them. These pills,
with proper regulation of the diet,
afford the most correct and successful
way in which nervous and functional
dyspepsia can be treated.
A postal card request to the DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
n. Y, will bring a copy of a useful
diet book and a pamphlet on nervous
disorders, both free of cost to you
Your own druggist sells DIR. Williams
Pink Pills.-Advertisem
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-06-28
PETER -Wolfensberger
Marriage Is Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Wolfensberger
of Lemoyne, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Reba Gather
inc Wolfensberger to George Ross
PETER of that town. The ceremony
was performed Thursday, June "a at
noon, by the Rev. c. G. Leatherman,
at st. Paul's Lutheran church, Van
dergrift Heights.
The bride, who was unattended,
wore a stylish travelling suit of dark
blue with hat to harmonic. After
spending a few days among relatives
at Vandergrift Heights, Mr.. and Mrs.
PETER will go to Pittsburgh and points
in Western Pennsylvania. They will
be cat Home to their friends after
July l at 4s7 Hummel avenue.
Lemoyne.
Both young people have a wide
circle of friends at Lemoyne. Mr..
PETER is a graduate of the Lemoyne
High school and the Harrisburg
Academy. He is an attache of the
Harrisburg post office.