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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

Robt D. Bussey, pastor Morning
sermon subject, How Great Is Re-
hgion.' Evening subject, shields
Against Temptations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

Evangelical association, Fourth an,
Monroe street, j. K. Young, pastor
The Rev. c. SINCE will preach morn
ing and evening. Communion Sunda;
services
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

Auburndale Christian church, stew
ems street and Linden avenue, MIS-
Clara H. Hazelrigg. pastor-Serinon
subject in the morning: The JOY Oh
Soul-Winning"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

College and Huntoon streets, Ralph
Ward, pastor. Promotion exercises IN
the morning with an illustrated ad-
dress by the pastor. Evening sermon
subject, Religion Arraigned."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Telephone numbers and addresses for convenience
buying Filed this list could be called often for quick
reference 1t will every Saturday If not
resented call Phone Adv. Dept, for information.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

Central Park Christian church. Six
teenth and Central Park avenue, r.
P. Mcpherson, minister-Preaching
morning and evening by the pastor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

First German M. E. church. Fifth
and Tyler streets, A. j. Ross, pastor
Services at 1O:45 o'clock in the morn
ing and 7:45 o'clock in the evening
Morning sermon subject: "A Superla-
tive Assertion Evening subject:
.Three Bold Trumpet Blasts,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

jackson ard Gordon streets, Joseph
P. Hicks, pastor-Morning sermon
subject: THE Parable of the 1areS-
Evening theme: Exposition OF me
Thirteenth Chapter of First Corlntn
ians in the Light of the present
World Agitation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-25

Reformed Presbyterian church, go
Communion service at 1920 o'clock in
the morning. Preaching by the Rev
j. K. Robb in the evening. Also Mon
day evening.
Second Presbyterian church, North
The Washington times., 1915-09-22

NEW YORK. Sept. 22.-The most
beautiful girl in America. so proclaimed
by a committee Of artists in Los An
Reles last summer. is In a fair way to
gain a reputation as the wittiest. like
wise. II Miss Ruth M. Purcell. winner
Of The Washington Times beauty con-
test and the national beauty sweep
stakes also. continues as she began her
first dav in New York.
II am here looking for a good hotel. tho
future Of motion pictures, and something
to astonish M mother-does New York
contain such things" she asked an in
terviewer today.
Miss purcell Immediately centered the
interest Of New York newspaper men
and answered their questions in the
simple, direct way for which she has
become we'll known in washington. She
arrived in New York with the purpose
Of consulting with motion picture mag
mates who have been in correspondence
with her ever since she was proclaimed
the nations most beautiful daughter.
whether she will accept their induce
ments to enter upon the career Of a
motion picture actress; she declines to
state positively. While he beauty
which dazzled the judges Of the Los
Angeles contest Is Miss Purcell's most
publicly proclaimed asset 1t has been
dicovered that she has a supply of
The Washington times., 1915-09-22
SUKKOTH FESTIVAL
OPENS THIS EVENING
Hebrew Feasting Time to Be
Observed Eight Days-Serv-
Ices Tonight.

The Suikoth Festival or the Feast Of
Tabernacles. which comprises eight
days. beginning this evening and con-
tinuing until October 1. will be observ-
ed by Hebrews throughout the world.
1t IL the great festival Of rejoicing and
commentaries the journey Of the Jews
through the wilderness and its aim Is
to impress upon the people Of today the
historic facts Of that time. It IL also
the Thanksgiving Day and the harvest
festival, the decorations being palm
branches. citrons. myrtle and willows.
representing the ingathering Of the har-
vest.
At the opening services in Adas Israel
Temple at o'clock this evening Rabbi
Grossman will officiate and deliver the
initial sermon on Thou Shalt Rejoice. ."
Tho Rev. A. Shefferman will conduct
the musical features.
Tomorrow and Friday special solem-
mites will be held at q. m. At 10
o'clock Rabbi Grossman will preach on
"All For Unity" and 1t will be a plea
for faith. patriotism and Joy.
At the Eighth Street Temple, the
Washington Hebrew Congregation will
hold services for the children's festival
tonight at s o'clock with Rabbs Stern
and Simon officiating. Services will be
held tomorrow with the sermon by the
Rev DR.. Abram Simon.
The Washington times., 1915-09-22
Miss Purcell Envy Of
Beauties on Broadway
Times Prize Winner Considers Offers for Moving
Picture Work in New York-National Reputa-
ton Causes Public to Be Eager for View.

common sense. that even outstrips her
other possessions.
Il don't like to be considered q
'rube.' she told her interviewers today.
yet l don't want to lose the one thing
that makes 'rube something q little
wiser than the city person.
This being about the sum total Of in
formation Miss Purcell divulged to the
newspaper contingent aoout her partic-
ular plans She followed this up with
a statement that she had been edu-
Gated in the Immaculate Conception
Convent In Washington, for which she
devoutly thanked heaven, as her ex-
perience SO far had taught her she
would need all the religion she can get
to 90 through the difficult problems OF
the motion picture world!
The sum total OF the things watten
about Miss Purcell by the enterprising
young men who visited her at tho be-
hest Of their city editors seems to be
centered on the young woman's smile.
which il described In the most ecstatic
terms. and through which II would
seem that tho verdict Of the people OF
Washington and Of the national beauty
contest Judges IL concurred in by the
New York experts who have so far soon
her. Miss Purcell expects to spend the
next two or three days in consultation
with the agents Of the motion picture
concerns. and will finally make up her
mind whether she will be an actress in
the pictures or will return to Wasn-
ington and her position as q stenogrs-
pher at the headquarters Of the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor.
The Washington times., 1915-09-22
P0SLAm
TO HEAL THE
WORST eczema

Poslam deserves the confidence OF all
who seek a remedy for Ecsema and
ailing skin. Not only does It possess
known merit and ability to heal, but 1t
Is absolutely harmless and no injury
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eradicated thousands Of stubborn Ecse-
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should repeat its successful work for
you; bringing immediate relief, stop
ping all itching and showing improve
ment every day. Use Poslam for any
surface disorder.
II ordinary toilet soaps irritate, try
,Poslam Soap, medicated with Poslam
and superior for daily use, Toilet and
Bath.
gency Laboratories. 81 West 18th st.,
New York City. Sold by all Druggists.
-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-09-22
Guy Underwood Dies
At Home in MechanicSville

Word was received In Washington to-
day of the death of Guy Underwood, in
He came here In 1890 to take up duties
in the office Of the sixth auditor of the
Postoffice Department. He was private
secretary to Congressman George w.
sistant librarian of the House. He was
n graduate Of George Washington Uni
yeraity.
The Washington times., 1915-09-22
Dewey Camp to Muster.

meeting Of Admiral George Dewey
Camp. No. Z, United Spanish War Vet
Grams, Friday night at Northeast
Temple, Eighth and F streets north
east
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-11

Downing Shaw, of Garden Grove,
was a visitor in Leon Monday, going
from here to Koyle to visit his broth
er, Suel Shaw, of Des Moines, who
with his wife are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Shaw's mother, Mrs.
Lon Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Sankey who
have been in Chicago for some time.
arrived in Leon last Friday in their
auto, and on Monday departed for
Wichita, Kansas, where they will
make their headquarters for the next
few months.
Miss Ferol Leggctt, instructor OF
land College, Lamont, was in Leon
Saturday and has made arrange
ments to teach music class and
class in oratOry in this city, coming
here each Saturday.
A. e. Dodge, who had been visit
ing for few days at the home of
his brother, w. A. Dodge, in this
city, returned to his home at Wig
gins, Colorado, last Saturday. 1t
had been eleven years since the
brothers had seen each other.
Mrs. J. A. Hawkins, of Omaha,
Ncb., who had been visiting at the
home of her mother, Mrs. l.. T. Wal
Ter in this city, returned home Fri
day. Mrs. Waller and Miss Wilson
accompanied her to Omaha, where
they will visit for several weeks.
German Allen, who has been
working temporarily as first trick
operator at the Burlington depot in
this city, returned to his home at
Craig, Mo-, Saturday, Mr.. B. II.
Whiting, of Folsom, iowa, having
been permanently assigned to duty
as first trick operator.
Mrs. Ernestine Often departed
last Thursday for an extended visit
with relatives at Napoleon and other
points in Ohio. While there she
will attend the wedding Of her neph-
ew, Frank VonSeggin, who visited for
some time in this city couple OF
years ago, which will occur on Dec.
End.
VIM. D. Bennett, prominent at
torney of Portland, Oregon, stopped
off in Leon Saturday for short visit
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S.
Arnold in this city. Mr.. Bennett
married Miss Florence Finley, a
former well known young lady Of
Leon.
j. e. Leeper returned last Friday
from White City, Kansas, where he
had been visiting for a week with
an old boyhood friend. Saturday he
was surprised to receive a message
asking him to meet his sister, Mrs.
Anna McKenna, of Spokane, Wash,
at the depot and accompany her to
Pleasanton- for surprise visit TO
their brother, R. N. Leeper, and to
make the surprise more complete,
she picked up Mr.. Leeper's daughter,
Mrs. George Inman, of Amidon, N.
d., and brought her along with her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-11
Good Business For Sale.

l am offering my ice cream fac
tory and restaurant business for
sale. This property is all clear of
encumbrance, doing fine business
and it is an opportunity for some one
to step into {. good business. VIII sell
for part cash, balance on good terms.
P. b. Walker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-11

For Sale-On the Stone farm 6H
miles northwest of Leon, native lum-
Der. wood and posts. Lumber to
10 feet, $50 per 100. Lumber II
to 16 feet, $500 per 100. Fencing
posts 8 to 20 cents piece. Wood.
stove length, $1.25 and $3.50 load.
Long wood, foot load Is cents.
Come and see w. w. Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-11

Order cut flowers and aorat de-
signs from O. E. Hall, local agent OF
Lozier. of Des Moines. at The Re-
porter Office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early 40 possi-
bic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-11

daughter, Reevis, of southwest OF
Leon, went to Unionville, Mo-, last
Friday morning to visit few days
with relatives.
A. f. Kemp, of Des Moines, a
former well known resident Of Leon,
came last Thursday for few days
visit at the home of his son, w. r.
Kemp, in this city, and with many
old time friends here.
Mrs. Bertha Cramer and children,
who had been visiting at the home
of her grandmother, Mrs. Nancy
Rumley, and other relatives near
this city, returned to their home at
Shenandoah Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Keeran, of
Webster, Kansas, who had been visit
:ng at the home of his brother, J. A.
Keeran, near this city, went to We'll
don Monday to visit relatives in that
Vicinity for few days.
E. j. Brown, Of Murphy, Oregon,
who is visiting at the home Of his
father, Capt. J. ID. Brown in this
city, returned Saturday from few
days visit with old friends and rela-
tives at Garden Grove.
Mrs. J. o. Garner, son Glen and
daughter, Pauline, of Eden township,
and Miss Grace Garner, of Weldon,
returned last Friday from a visit
with relatives and friends at Creston,
Iowa, and Omaha, Neb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. Monroe and Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Monroe motored to
Des Moines Sunday morning and
spent the day with Ronald Monroe,
who is employed at the Central
ia nj n
P. E. Brady and his brother, Joe,
|; were called to Plattsburg, Mo-, last
Thursday on account of the serious
illness of their, mother, Mrs. Margar-
ct Brady, who has been in very poor
health for several years.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Beavers,
who had been visiting at the home of
their nephew, C. P. Beavers, of east
of Leon, and with other relatives in
this county, returned to their home
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Brown, who
parted Monday for Tulsa, Oklahoma,
where they will again make their
home Mr.. Brown is the father of
Mrs. Il. c. Mullinnix, of this city.
Mrs. G.. G.. Saunders, of Parker,
hdUSdS, WHO udu UCCu FlSllluS1 iI lIC
home of her aunt, Mrs. w. q. Gam
mon, in this city, went to Mt Ayr
Thursday evening where she visited
few days before returning home.
Prof. G. E. Brose, superintendent
of the Decatur public schools, was a
visitor in Leon Saturday. Prof.
Brose is live wire and he is giving
excellent satisfaction to the pupils
and patrons of the Decatur schools.
Mrs. Will F. Lindsey and the
twins, Billie and Bobbie, and her
mother, Mrs. S. c.. Penniwell, went
to Des Moines Friday morning and
visited couple of days with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lindsey and DR.. f. H.
Penniwell.
Mr.. and Mrs J. w. McCreary and
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hartman, of
Martinsburg, came last Thursday
for visit at the home of t.. B.
Murphy in this city, Mr.. and Mrs.
McCreary being old friends and Mrs.
Harrison sister of Mrs. Murphy.
1rs. C. w. Shumway, and children,
Of Puente, California, who are visit
ing at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. w. Sanger, of north
east of Leon, went to Van Vert Fri
day morning for short visit at the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-11

Thursday morning for Ames to visit
a few days with her adopted son,
Harold, who is a student in the State
College at Ames.
Miss Fern Estes and Master Will
liam Aiken went to Pleasanton Fri
day evening and visited over Sun
day with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. N. Estes.
Miss Annie Lowrance went to La
moni Friday evening to visit few
days with friends and witness the
production of "Freckles" at the Coli
scum that evening.
G. A. Cherrington returned from
Creston Friday evening where he
had been summoned as witness in
a case being tried in the United
States Federal Court.
Mrs. Nancy Stingley and son, l..
E. Stingley, of Silver Creek, Neb.,
came last Thursday for a visit at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. w.
H. Bobbitt in this city.
Mrs. Carson N. Rhoades and
daughter, Miss Irene, of Mt. Ayr,
motored to Leon Saturday afternoon
and visited over night at the home
OF Geo. B. Kindblade in this city.
Rev. Father J. j. Troy returned to
his home at Lenox last Thursday,
having been in attendance at the
mission held at the Catholic church
southeast of Leon, for few days.
Mrs. j. A. Albee and children
went to Newton Saturday to join her
husband who is employed on the
sewer ditcher which was recently
shipped to Newton from this city.
l.. Long and o. Il. Hull, OF Leon, and
Orville Frazier, Of Davis City, attend
ed big Shrine meeting of Kaaba
Temple held at Ottumwa last Friday.
Judge T. l.. Maxwell and court re-
porter w. NJ. Hyland went to their
homes at Creston and Osceola Thurs
day afternoon and visited until Mon
day, when they returned to this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Hamilton, of
Delray, passed through this city Sat
urday on their way to St. Joe, Mo-,
being called there by the serious i'll
ness Of his mother, Mrs. Lenna Ham,
ilton. ..,
Mrs. Levi Virden and children re-
turned to their home as Kellerton
Friday evening after visiting few
days at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Cannon, of east of
Leon.
Mrs. Grant Marsh, of Osborn, Mo-,
who had been visiting at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. c. J. Gaines,
in this city, went to Humeston
Thursday for short visit before re-
turning home.
Mrs. ]. G. AxsOm and children re-
turned to their home at Saline, Mo-,
MoEday, having been visiting for
few days at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Elliott,
south Of Leon.
Mrs. Louis Hoffman, of Franklin,
Iowa, passed through this city last
Thursday evening on her way to
Pleasanton, being called there by
the serious illness of her daughter,
Mrs. John Miller.
j. W. Corsbie, who last week pur-
chased the Puritana Cafe in this city,
went to his home at Osceola Monday
to settle up some business matters,
after which he will come here to re-
side permanently.
Steve Conwell, of Grand River, de-
parted Monday for Seward, Alaska,
where he has accepted position
with the government survey corps,
and expects to spend some time in
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-11


Mrs. a. Deck. went to Mt. Ayr Sat
urday evening and visited u few
days with relatives and friends.
Willard Rush, who is working on
the electric light plant at Van Vert,
came down Saturday evening and
visited over Sunday in this city.
Mrs. Frank Redman and baby re-
turned to their home near Grand
River Saturday after visiting a
couple of days here. with friends.
Miss Lora Stallsworth, of Gaines
Vile, Mo-, was in Leon Thursday, be-
ing on her way home from a visit
with relatives in Kansas City, Mo.
Albert Biddison of this city, &C
companied by his son. Clark Biddi-
son, of Gainesville, mOtOred to Kan
sas City last Sunday on bushes
trip.
W. H. Maxwell, who is working
for w. A. Alexander, returned to his
home at Mt Moriah, Mo-, Saturday
evening, having been here on bust
ness
Cleye CovingtOn, who is working
on the county bridge gang, went to
Koyle Saturday evening to visit over
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Lon
Fulton.
C. w. Moore, of north of Leon, re-
turned from Creston Saturday even
ing where he had been for a week
serving as juror in the Federal
Court.
George Minor returned to his
studies at the C. c. G. College in Des
Moines Friday having been here for
few days visiting with relatives and
friends.
Miss Iris Smith, who is student
in the Leon High School, went to her
home at Pleasanton Friday evening
and visited over Sunday with her
parents.
Deputy clerk of the Supreme Court
J. v. Arney came down from Des
Moines Sunday and visited at his
farm north of Leon until the follow
ing day.
+. j. Stephens returned to his
home at Woodland Saturday after
visiting a few days at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. WILDER Miller, in
this city.
County superintendent Miss Mabel
Horner returned from Des Moines
Saturday evening where she attend
ed the Iowa State Teachers meeting
last week.
urs E. II. Longacre, of kellerton,
who had been visiting with friends
in this city, went to Garden Grove
Thursday to visit at the J. M. Long
acre home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. U. Lyster, of
Gainesville, Mo-, came Saturday and
visited over Sunday at the home OF
their daughter, Mrs. Charles Grant,
in this city.
Miss Hazel Moore, who is teaching
near Garden Grove, came Saturday
and visited over Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Moore,
in this city.
j. B. Hardinger, of Davis City,
was visitor in Leon last Thursday,
being on his way home from few
days visit with relatives at Thayer
and .Aurray.
Misses Opal and Hazel Stuteville,
who are students in the Leon High
School, went to their homes near Da-
Wis City Friday evening and visited
over Sunday. ".
Miss Ethel Stiles returned to her
home near Mt. Pleasant last Friday
after two weeM visit at the home
of her uncle, G. l.. Sage, of south
west of Leon.
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
Events AT G. v. j.
CROWD Two WEEKS
Girls Glee Club Will Give Annual
Supper Tonight-Alumnae
Luncheon Today.

The two weeks Of student events al
the George Washington University in
connection with the spring commence
ment will continue until Saturday. June
q. Dances. smokers banquets. suppers.
picnics, receptions. and luncheons are
on the schedule of events.
The senior dance of the Chi Omega
Sorority was held last night. Among the
sorority members present were Florence
Marcellina Kerby, Louise Worster, Elsie
NJ Yost, Luella Field, Gertrude Hast
ings, Margaret knowles. Anna Mcknight.
Julia Ruff, Helen Hotchkiss. Florence
Wingate, Theodosia Seibold, Mildred
Thomas. Florence Little. Helen Munroe,
Mary Hotchkiss, Elizabeth PAUL. Marion
Neighley, Norma Bose. and Grace Hall.
The Girls Glee Club will give its an
nual supper tonight in the assembly
hall of the Arts and Sciences Building,
aO23 G street northwest. The Phi Mu
Sorority today will hold an alumnae
luncheon in the rooms of the organiza-
ton, 2024 G street northwest
The Pan-Hellenic Association will give
its annual scholarship luncheon tomor-
row afternoon at 1 o'clock at the CO.
lumbia Country Club. Girl students who
have distinguished themselves along
scholastic lines will be honored. The
two girls in each of the four sororities
with the best scholastic records for the
year will be feted.
Tomorrow night the Sphinx Honor So
ciety will hold its spring initiation ban
quet In the sorority rooms at 1924 G
street. Four new members will be mi
tiated. Sigma Chi Fraternity will give
a dance tomorrow night, and Sigma AL
pha Epsilon Fraternity will give lunch
con at the New Ebbitt for the alumni
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
Changes in Personnel.

Secretary of the Interior Lane yesterda,
announced the promotion of Edmund B
Whitcomb, examiner in the Patent OF
fee, from the $3.50 to the 81 500 grade
Other changes announced were:
Probationary northumberland H
Jacobs. of Masssc husetts. examiner a
$3.50: John L. Randall. Of Pennsylvania
specialist In school and home gardening
in the Bureau Of Education at 5000 q
year; Henry Berryhill, Of Washington
under clerk at 5000 in the Reclamation
Service.
Temporary appointment-R NJ. Ross
craftsman at $500 in the Bureau OF
Mines.
Temporary appointment extended-Ira
E Sprout. junior creamic chemist a,
$500 in the Bureau Of Mines.
Resignations-Arthur G. Jafa, Colo
RADIO. surveyor. and George L. Camp
bell. transitman at sl0o a month in the
General Land Office: Fred W. Smith,
clerk. 800. Indian ONCE: Winifred NJ.
Adams, and Mrs. Lille G. Young. of
North Carolina. examiner at $3.50 and
clerk at H.ooo respectively, in the Patent
ONCE: Hepry c. Wolff, Wisconsin. engi-
neer. 81 day; Andrew c. Hansen, Cali.
fornia, assistant engineer. IS day:
James WV Sumner. and John A. Wood
California, mechanical craftsmen at 8;
and "a a day in the Reclamation Serv-
ice; Christian G. Storm. PENNSYLVANIA,
explosives chemist at s.. 200, in the Bureau
of Mines.
The Commerce Department announced
these changes:
In the Coast and Geodetic SURVEY the
bond of 5000 Of Clifford G. ouillian
chief Of party. is to be renewed, and
James S. S. Jones. aid. has been pro-
NOTED to computer at S1,aoo
The Washington herald., 1915-06-04
Letter Carriers to Hold Outing.

The Letter Carriers Association Of this
city. Capital Branch, No. 142, through
its president. George<E. winkelman. an
nounces that its annual outing this year
will be held at Chesapeake Beach
Thursday. June II. The committee hav-
ing the excursion in charge declares that
innovations of originality will be held
on the grounds. and that all present can
take part in the athletic contests. Is
there will be races for the old and
young. married and single ladies, boys
and girls. and A tots race, the winners
of which will receive useful and orna-
mental prizes. The committee having
charge of the arrangements consists Of
NJ. X. Eppley, chairman: Julius Mayer,
Charles NJ. Eiker, A. E. Hamacher. John
b. Woodfield. Thomas B. Kelly. and W.
J. Hamache