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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday school ..9:45 a. m.
Morning services. HOO a. m.
Evening services S:OO p. m.
Young Peoples Society,". 700 p. m.
Mid-week service Wednesday
500 p. m.
Next Sunday is Mothers Day. Hon.
or your mother by going to church.,
Sunday. Mothers Day originated
with the church and there is no one
else so closely identified with the,
church as are our mothers. Let us
honor mothers church and mothers
God by attending church Sunday. A
cordial welcome awaits all who de-
sire to worship with us. There will
also. be the reception of new members
Sunday.
The Sunday school election Sunday
resulted in the following persons be-
ing chosen: T. w. Colby, superintend-
ent; G. B. Price, assistant superin-
tendent; Miss Eleanora Ironside, Sec
retary; Vaughn Smith, assistant Sec
retary; Marjorie Shular, treasurer;
John Gates, chorister. The Sunday
school is growing rapidly and has
plans for a greater school.
The Christian Endeavor Union is
to have union service at our church
Sunday evening at o'clock.
The "get-to-gether" meeting at the
church this evening at s o'clock. This
is church fellowship meeting and
reception for our new members. Light
refreshments will be served and every
one who attends our church is
wanted at this meeting. Rev. H. o.
Bethel of Des Moines will address the
meeting. Special talks by some of
the men of our church will also be
part of the program. Our members
in the country as we'll as in Leon are
expected to be here. Come, have a
good time and plan for the Work of
the church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Change in Club Rates.

The tremendous advance in the
cost of paper and everything connect
ed with the printing business, has
caused many of the papers with which
The Reporter clubs to advance their
club rates, and it becomes necessary
for us to make some slight advances.
The new club rates will go into effect
on May goth. We will accept club
subscriptions at the old rate until Sat
urlay evening, May goth, but after
that date the new rate will be
strictly adhered to. You can renew
for one or more years at the old rate
until that time.
Reporter and Des Moines Daily
News, old rate $2.S5, new rate $3.1 TO-.
Reporter and Des Moines Capital,
old rate $3.O5, new rate $3.50.
Reporter and Evening Tribune, old
rate $3.05, new rate $3.50.
Reporter and Kansas City Weekly
Star or Journal, old rate $1.5O, new
rate $1.65.
Reporter and Homestead, old rate
$1.75, new rate $500.
Reporter and Wallaces' Farmer,
old rate $500, new rate $2.25.
Reporter and st. Louis Republic,
ola rate $l.lo, new rate $I.oo.
Reporter and St. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat, old rate $1.90, new rate $1.9O.
Reporter and New York World, old
rate $1.90, new rate $2.15.
These are the principal papers
which we handle in clubs, but will
quote you prices on any others you
may desire.
Don't ask, us to furnish you club
papers at the old rate alter May Goth,
as we will be compelled to refuse you.
The price is the same to all, SO if you
want any paper at the old rate, you
must order thep before May goth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Ralph Beck. on West High Track
Team.

Ralph Beck, the sixteen year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Beck, Of
les Moines, former residents Of Leon,
was one OF the stars at%the city field
meet held in Des Moines last Satur
day. Ralph entered West High last
January aad is making good both in
his studies and on the track team. At
the meet last Saturday his was the
big surprise, winning the 220 yard
dash, and he was the only freshman
entered on the west High team. He
won over both Byers of East High
and his cousin Byers of west High.
He will go to Iowa City with the
West High team on Friday of this
week, being entered in the 22O yard
dash
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
The c. {. CONVENTION
Held Ia this City Last Thursday and
Friday was a Splendid One and
Delegates Praise Leon.

The oath Annual Convention of
Christian EndeavOrers, representing
the 18th district, met on May 4th and
5th at Leon, Iowa, in the Christian
church, with Rev. Jas. A. Burns pre-
siding. Thursday afternoon was de-
voted to sectional conferences.
Rev. E. w. Curtis of Charlton gave
a splendid bible reading.
Rev. w. l. Kelsey of Oskaloosa also
gave splendid address on "Rellg-
iOus Education in the Home.
Thursday evening the delegates
were warmly welcomed by few very
appropriate remarks by hev. r. K.
Moser of the M. E. church.
The quiet hour on Friday morning
was very helpful because of the splen-
did attendance, and the interest with
which all cook part. The forenoon
was spent in expert conferences. The
afternoon was given over mostly to
business and the following officers
were elected:
President-Miss Isaphene Haas.
Vice Pres.-Clay Chidester.
Treasurer-Miss Fay Benefiel.
Secretary-Joseph Scott.
Missionary chairman-Miss Hazel
Burton.
Junior and intermediate chairman
Miss Edith Scott.
Good Citizenship chairman-Vern
Helfelstein.
Bible Study chairman-Rev. E. w.
Curtis.
Prison chairman-Forest Hagan.
A splendid musical program was
rendered by members of the local So
cieties, after which the delegates
listened to very helpful address by
Rev. w. E. Fisher of Abba, Iowa, on
the subject of The Unused Talent
The convention unanimously adopt
ed the report Of the Courtesy COM
mittee in which special emphasis was
placed upon the splendid hospitality
with which all were received by the
Leon people. Miss Esther Eegner,
chairman, composed the following:
There is small city called Leon.
NO lovelier spot could one be in,
For G.. c. Convention
Is quite an invention,
And we all like it fine here in Leon.
Before closing, the convention
moved to go on record as favoring
woman suffrage, also state and ma
tional prohibition.
The next annual Christian Endeav-
or convention of the 18th district is
to be held at Van Vert, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Sunday School Convention, Leon,
June 81,

The Decatur County Sunday school
convention is to be held in Leon on
June and Z. The executive COM
mittee was in session last week and
completed plans for the convention.
1t promises to be the greatest con-
vention that Decatur county has ever
had. One of the special features OF
the convention will be big Sunday
school parade in which all the schools
and organized classes of 1ne county
will have part. Let all the Sunday
schools begin now to plan for the
county convention. The state secre-
tary, w. d. Stem, of Des Moines, will
be one of the speakers at the conven-
tion.
All unpaid pledges either by school,
class or individual and also reports
of schools should be sent to the coun-
ty secretary, Mrs. G. T. Ronk of Leon.
Begin to talk and boost for Decatur
county's booster convention. Watch
for further announcements.
B. F. Jacobs, county president.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
"WellOn Meadows Notes.

This is our sixth year we have fed
silage, and We now feel convinced
that it is the cheapest feed raised on
the farm. The dry fall of 1913, in
fitting Short Horns for sale we began
feeding as soon as silo was filled.
Last year we had silage until May 12.
This year until April 20, and silage
is good feed all the time.
We have fed alfalfa hay this year
and find it fine feed for cattle,
horses, hogs and chickens. Alfalfa is
starting good this spring.
Last year was our fifth year to
hog down" corn ana we now feel
that it is good thing, both in saving
of labor and in health of hogs.
The next big item is, of course,
that as much of the farm as possible
should be fenced hog tight, ano let
the hogs have free range of the farm.
A. H. Meter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Decatur County May Have a County
Agent.

County superintendent Miss Mabel
Horner, is at the head of movement
county, who will have charge of the
boys and girls corn clubs, beef con-
tests, testing dairy cows and other
work tending to develope the agricul-
tural resources of the county, and
Prof. Coverdale will send man here
from Ames sometime in June 70 visit
the farmers and others and help push
the work along. An article in regard
to the matter is unavoidably crowded
out this week, but will be published
next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Auto Turned Over.

On Monday the big auto driven by
J. F. Bennett who resides 5 miles
west of Lamont, turned over at the
corner near the residence of Thomas
Fox on the Leon and Davis City
road. In the car with Mr.. Bennett
were his wife and daughter, but for
tunately none of them were injured.
The car had coasted down the hill at
rapid gate, and in turning the
corner ran into small ditch and the
car turned over The damage was
not great to the car and it was most
fortunate accident all around
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Injured in a Fight.

Yesterday forenoon T. J. Guthrie
and Frank Cox and son Earl, farmers
residing near Blockley, got into an
alteration over some dirt and tried
to settle it by fighting. Mr.. Guthrie
was severely injured, being struck
on the head with rock which he
claims Earl Cox used, his ear was
badly torn and his head and arm
bruised. He was brought to Leon
on stretcher and taken to the Leon
hospital where he was given medical
attention, and although he was pref
ty sick 1t was not thought that any
serious results would ensue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Church of the Brethren.
FRANKLIN.
Sunday school 10 a. M.

Sunday school 10 a. M.
Morning service, II a. m.
Christian Workers meeting s p. m.
There was a good audience and
good interest at the services last Sun
day.
The Sunday school is growing both
in interest and numbers.
Next Friday evening communion
services will be held at Franklin
church.
There will be a service at o'clock
in the evening and communion SER
vices will commence at 8 o'clock.
All who wish to witness these SER
vices are invited to come.
A. l.. Sears will have charge of the
morning service next Sunday.
A special Mothers Day program in
connection with the evening service.
All are cordially invited to each of
these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Decatur County Boy Promoted in
Marine COrpS.

Upon the recommendation of the
board of examining officers, Jesse H.
Pullin, of Pleasanton, a son OF NJ. F.
Pullin, has been promoted to the
rank of corporal in the United States
Marine Corps, according to advices
just received from Washington, D. G..
Jesse enlisted at the Des Moines
recruiting station on May 13, 1913,
and is now serving at the Marine
Corps Rifle Range at Winthrop, Md.
He has many friends in this vicinity
who are pleased to hear of his pro-
motion
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
A Mission for Everybody-May Fl to
June 4.

The Reverend Felix A. Byrne, of
Lacrosse, Wisconsin, will give a SER
les of lectures on the Catholic church
in the opera house in Leon. The first
lecture will be given on Sunday
evening, May 21st, at eight o'clock;
and will continue every night follow
ing for two weeks.
Father Byrne won the hearts of
the people of Mt. Ayr last fall by his
fairness and cordiality.
A most cordial invitation is extend
ed to all the people of Leon and vicin-
ity to come and hear Father Byrne.
John P. Burkhiser.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
COUNTY CONVENTIONS
Democrats and Republicans Met at
Leon and Named Delegates to
the State Conventions.

The democratic county convention
held at the court house in Leon on
last Saturday, was much larger at
tended than was anticipated, good
delegations being present from all
parts of the county.
The convention was called to order
promptly at II o'clock by county
chairman F. A. Bowman, o. E. Hull
being selected as secretary.
Chairman Bowman announced that
the object of the convention was to
select ten delegates to attend the
state convention at Clinton on May
10, and motion prevailed that the
chair appoint committee of three
members to select delegates to be ap-
proved by the convention. The chair
man appointed as committee V. r.
McGinnis, Heman C. Smith and Tug
Daughton.
The committee reported the follow
ing at delegates: w. H. Young, Floyd
H. Cozad, Jas. P. Daughton, V. R.
McGinnis, A. NJ. Pryor, Geo. w. Bak
er, Leonard Still, James S. Beavers,
and M. L. Thompson, and on motion
their selection was approved by the
convention.
The following resolution was read,
being received by vigorous applause,
and it was unanimously adopted by
rising vote:
"We, the democrats of Decatur
county, Iowa, in delegate convention
assembled, hereby ratify and affirm
the principles of the democratic par
ty as enunciated in the National
Platform of 1912.
"We are especially proud of the
lo \ NJ
in the last three years in the passing
of the Federal Banking Law, thus
making panic next to impOssible; to
the legalizing and vitallzing of the
income tax; in the election of U. S.
senators by direct vote of the people,
and other legislation in behalf of the
common people of this country.
We especially commend the Pres
peace with honor.
"We are especially proud of the
fact that during the past three years
the people of the United States have
been more prosperous than ever be-
fore, and that the prosperity has in
large measure grown out of the laws
which brought about prosperity with
ouL opCA1dA ~ lNAACSC W tLC AO".
I'VE, therefor hereby renew our
allegiance to the principles of the
democratic party, Exact justice to
all and special privileges to none"
eve hereby unqualifiedly endorse
the administration of President
Woodrow Wilson in all of his official
acts, and especially for the extraor-
dinary wisdom shown in every mat
ter arising in our foreign relations
with belligerent nations now at war,
and, being confident that the welfare
OF our country will be promoted by
a continuance in power of demo-
cratic President and Congress, we
hereby pledge our energetic support
to the election of Woodrow Wilson as
President at the election to be held
in November, 1916.'
Respectfully submitted,
On motion the delegates present at
the state convention at Clinton were
authorized to cast the full vote of the
county.
There being no further business to
come before the convention motion
prevailed to adjourn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Christian Church.

Sunday school. :. .9:45 a. m.
Communion and preach
ing 1900 a. m.
Christian Endeavor -. 1900 p. m.
Evening evangelistic SER
vice 500 p. m.
Prayer Meeting Thursday 500 p. m.
Choir practice, Friday $3.50 p. m.
The Young Ladies Mission Circle
will meet Friday evening at 7:45.
Theer will be baptismal services at
Davis City Sunday afternoon at 3.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Baby Beef Report.

l bought calf october 1, and
commenced feeding at that time. l
have now fed seven months and the
calf has gained $50 pounds. He now
weighs S95 pounds. 1t has cost
$26.67 for feed. l expect the calf to
weigh 1900 pounds at the end of the
contest. I have never missed feed
ing him myself so far.
l would like to see the records of
other boys who are feeding calves.
Monta Meter, age 49, Weldon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Festival of Fun.

At the north school building, Fri
day evening at 8 O'Clock.
Minimum-Admissi
Maximum-Fun.
Minstrel show, fishing, teeter-tot-
ter, band, Jardeen family, curiosit-
les, picture show, candy and popcorn,
These will be few of the evenings
attractions. Come with your pockets
full of pennies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
We're Pleased With Settlements.

We have recently received settle
ments on insurance policies written
for us by Pease & Pease, of Leon,
covering losses by lightning and
wind, and desire to state that our
losses have been fully and satisfac-
torily settled through them, and we
are we'll pleased with the manner in
which they adjusted our losses.
G. NJ. Axes,
ROlla Chastain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Notice..

We positively will not deliver ice
except for cash or paid coupons.
Those buying coupon books before
May 13 will get ice at the old price,
Of forty cents. Those not holding
coupon books will pay forty-five
cents. Leon Ice Company.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
New Court Cases.

State VS.. o. D. Palmer. An infor-
nation was filed before Justice L. A.
Brown by o. G.. Teller charging
Palmer with threatening to commit
a public offense. He entered a plea
of guilty and was placed under a
bond of 5000 to keep the peace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Specials at the Idle Hour.

The eighth episode of ''The
Strange Case of Mary Page" will be
shown today, at the regular matinee
and evening shows.
On Friday evening the popular &C
tress Mary Pickford will be seen in
Mistress Nell," one of her greatest
picture plays.
Next Monday night the fascinating
star, Hazel Dawn, appears in "Clar-
issa." 8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Center Township Democratic
Caucus.

The democrats of Center township
will meet at the township hall on
Saturday, May 13, at 2 o'clock sharp
for the purpose of nominating
township ticket.
M. F. Springer, Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Base Bali.

Graceland College comes to play
Leon High on the home grounds next
Tuesday evening. These two teams
played a close game a week ago at
Lamont. The contest will be warm
one. Come out. You need to have
rest from your business cares. The
team needs your financial support.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Woodland Township Democratic
Caucus.

The democrats of Woodland town
ship will meet at Woodland on Sat-
urday, May 18th, at 2 o'clock, for the
purpose of nominating township
ticket. Eugene Massey, Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11
Notice..

Leon. Iowa, May Ii, 1916.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
There are sufficient funds in the
hands of the country treasurer to pay
the following outstanding pauper
warrants:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11

WOOL want to buy your wool.
See me before you sell. w. 81.
Shields. SS-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11

For Sale-Twin cylinder motor
cycle, good as new, guaranteed in per-
feet shape. Carl Reynolds. 3S-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-11

Treasurer Decatur County.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN.

"That's only some wild rumor," Mol
~ assured her, wondering, neverthe-
less, at this new and strange turn Of
financial gossip. Even if it were true,
though, how is father to blame?" v.n.
II don't know, except that my IA
TIERS like a maniac about it all and
forbade me to come near this house." p
Molly held her closer.
"Diclky brought me, though. He said
that he didn't think Mr.. Marley was
the thief, and that if he was you
weren't. and that if wanted to come
| was coming. He's q good Dicky,
Molly and here Jessie cried a little
more, just ON account Of Dicky's good
ness.
1T isn't fathers fault, it's mine."
confessed Molly, aghast, as she began
for the first time to fully realize the
hundreds Of real sufferers in this high
handed game which she and sledge
had played. "NIr. Sledge wanted to
marry me, and was engaged to Bert.
He broke Bert. Then father said he
had money enough for all Of us: so
Sledge tried to break father. and
don't know how many people besides
us, have had to suffer for that. It's
Sledge and I. Jessie, not father"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

YES" he acknowledged, trying to
place the voice~as that Of some news
paper man Of his acquaintance and
feeling again that comfortable sense of
escape.
'This is Goldman" rasped the voice.
Say, Marley, we're in pickle"
Whats the matter?" inquired Mar
ley, watching his right hand curiously.
1t wabbled systematically where it lay
on the table, and he seemed to have
no control over it
!, Firm revoked my authority to act
two days ago. Just got their notifica.
tion.'
I 'Yes?" queried Marley, with
strange inability quite to grasp the
meaning Of this.
Well" went on Goldman, 'I'm send
ing out your stock by a messenger boy.
You may as well tear up that check.
It's no good.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

In accord with the man who was to
take from him his motherless Molly,
and he tried to qucll the fear for her
which arose in him. Moreover, Bert
represented the new lifewhich stretch
ed before him, and he was not quite
ready for it now that the time had
come. He was an old man, he real
lied, and it Is dangerous matter to-
uproot old trees. He had lived the
best years Of his life in this city, had
worked here, and had married here,
and had built up his fortunes here. and
here had occupied a position of some
bonor and respect. And, try as he
would, he could not look with too
much confidence upon achieving the
same thing as stranger in a strange
place.
1t was all wrong, he told himself,
and he would not even be properly
thankful for the crumb Of luck which
be had,wrested from the bygpne feast
In his pocket he had the check which
removed him from the nerve racking
fluctuations Of his street car fortunes,
which insured Molly and Bert and
himself an entrance into a new life
and new opportunities. which made
him safe from Sledge. and yet he felt
no great exultation.
1t was relief to him when Molly
had him called to look at her where
she stood at the head of the stairs in
her bridal gown, fresh and glowing
vision in her pure. shimmering white.
The sight of her gave him thrill of
hopefulness too, the first of the day.
you're beauty, Molly" he called
up to her. 81 declare, don't see how
have been lucky enough to keep you
with me so long as this"
That's nice daddy" she gayly as
sured him.
Bert came in from the conservatory
for the glimpse Of her which he was
to be permitted, and naturally he
spoiled the picture by starting to dart
upstairs, an action which had the re-
suit Of sending not only Molly and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
ENGLAND WANTS ANOTHER
loan Of $2,0Oo,0o0,000

were no casualties. Considerable
damage was caused to outbuildings
of - restaurant and two dwelling
houses. Two naval seaplanes went
up at, HOS a. m. and pursued the
raiders but without result.
meanwhile two other German
seaplanes Were making for the Ken
fish coast. The first passed over the
Kentish knock light vessel, dropping
bombs in that vicinity at 1925 a. M
The last raider made straight for
Walmer. Reaching that town at
|11:27. a. m, flying at less than O.
500 feet it dropped six bombs and
turned sharply to the east. 3
1.-TWO of the bombs that fell de-
stroyed roofs and broke windows in
the neighborhood. One of them fell
close to a church, blowing in the
windows as the congregation was
singing tie Deum.' A third bomb
fell on roadway running along the
beach killing one civilian and injur-
ing one marine. s0
1.-TWO of our aeroplanes which
went up from Dover pursued the
raider but apparently could not ov-
ertake~ him." ''