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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

David G. Fisher, president Of the
David G. Fisher Co., of Davenport,
returned to his home in that city Fri
day, having been here looking after
the electric light plant which they
own in this city, and also visited at
Mt. Ayr and other places where they
own electric light plants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Mrs. Clyde Richardson underwent
= very serious operation at the Leon
hospital Tuesday, and at the time
The Reporter went to press was re-
ported as doing very nicely. Hel
many friends trust she may have
complete and speedy recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Sale-On account of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. c. Stempel
1921 Santa Fe Avenue, TT. Madison,
Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Ray Sears, of West Helena, Ar
kansas, arrived Saturday evening to
visit his father, Geo. w. Sears, who is
very sick at his home in north Leon.
1t has been seven years since Ray
was home, and he has married and
settled down at West Helena, having
a fine position as engineer at a big
veneer planning mill at good salary.
He says things are very prosperous
down In Arkansas, some of the cot
ton raisers in that vicinity getting as
high at 40 cents a pound for their
cotton. 1t is great place for color
ed population the blacks at Helena
and West Helena numbering seven to
each white person.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

The condition of Geo. w. Sears,
who is seriously i'll at his home IN
north Leon, continues about the
same. he being very weak and not
showing much improvement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

China For Sale-At Keller &
Pryor's. Will be there Nov. 18th to
take orders in all kinds of hand
painting. Mrs. l.. Garlic, Lamont,
iowa 12-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Don't forget the saturday after
noon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre at o'clock. Admission 5
and 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

All band musidl rs, both young
and old. are urged to come to the
band room, K. p. hall, Friday even
ing at 1880. The band is trying to
get new talent and desire the attend
ance of all who can play any kind OF
band instrument or desire to learn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

A small fire at the home of Mrs.
Ethel Pickering in west Leon called
out the fire department Tuesday
morning about 10 o'clock. The fire
started in a partition some distance
from the chimney, and how it could
start there is somewhat of a mystery.
The damage to the house was not
large
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Mary Madaline, the seven months
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. CAR
Roberts, of this city, passed away
Sunday morning after an illness OF
one week. She was their only child,
the other twin having died shortly
after birth. Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts
have the sympathy of many friends
in their great bereavement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Work has commenced on remodel
ling the residence on north Church
street recently purchased from Mar
ion Woodland by the Catholic church,
ana as soon as the repairs are made
Rather Jas. C. Mahcr will. move to
Leon from Mt. Ayr and make his
home in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Fifty model trimmed hats at one
half price at Keller & Pryor's big
semi-annual clearing sale of millin-
cry on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day of this week. Original prices
cut in two.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Lost-Sack OF flour between Leon
and White Oak school house. Please
return to Huchinson's grocery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

A narrow minded business man
never sees any good in anything that
he does not see direct results COM
ing right back.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Sale or Trade-One jump seat
surrey with pole and shafts, in good
condition. w. J. Sullivan, Leon,
Iowa. 12-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Ladies, here's your chance to get
bargains in fine millinery goods. Kel-
Ter & Pryor are offering everything
in their big stock at just half price
during their big semi-anuual clear
ing sale on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of this week. It's a rare
chance to get fine millinery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Sale-Residence property on
so tn Main street, six room house in
good repair. City water and cleo
trio lights. Address J. B. McEndree,
213 Market street, Marshalltown,
Iowa. Att
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

If you have any poultry to sell,
phone mo and l will come and get
them, III. j. StatZell 1922
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

A marriage license was issued at
Des Moines last Wednesday to Geo.
G. Warren 22 and Mabel c. McAlis-
ter 21 both of Weldon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Rent-My residence property
now occupied by ]. Wesley Chew, No.
yember LIST. w. H. Howard. I'll
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers Il Trad.
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

If you want good insurance and
| fair treatment in case OF loss, have
Pease & Pease write your insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Twenty-three couples of young
folks enjoyed Halloween dance al
the K. of P. hall Tuesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Lost-A white kid glove, lavender
trimmed: Please return to The Re-
porter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Rent--New five room house.
Inquire of Mrs. II. l.. Pease. 70
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Pease & Pease wri. all kinds of
Insurance, and protect their policy
holders
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Found-A pair of child's tan
gloves, which the owner can secure
at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Read Will McKern's ad this week.

am prepared to do all kinds of
light hauling and delivering. Guy
Smith, Phone 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

See the latest in folders at the
Harris Studio, $1.50 per dozen. North
aide of SQUARE. 9-t1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Miss Mildred Avery, OF this CITY,
who has been attending the state
Normal College at Cedar Falls, mas
accepted position a. primary teach
er in the public schools at Roland.
Iowa. She received three offers OF
schools in one day. Roland is ten
miles north of Ames.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Sale--Young Plymouth Rock
hens $3.50 per Dozen Mrs. e. w.
Hamilton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

The Leon Savings sank IS prepar.
ed to make some good farm loans al
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Nifty panel photos at S1.25 per
dozen at the Harris Studio, north
side of square. 9-tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Rents room cottage. See
Harry Bradfield.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Harris is still making cabinet
photos at $1.75 per doz. North side
of square 9-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Read Will McKern's ad this week.

Biggest line of wal paper In town
at the Rexall store. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

If you have any poultry to sell,
phone me and I will come and get
them, II. J. Statzell. 112-t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

For Rent---The Warner home in
north Leon. See L. p. VanWerden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Found-A gold pin which the own
err can obtain at The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Read Will McKern's ad this weel

For Rent-165f acre farm. Mrs.
Willis Crees, Decatur, Iowa. loft
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Money to loan on some good farms
Leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

We have some per cent. money for
choice farm loans. Farmers & trad
ers State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Read Will McKern's ad this week.

Get your wall paper at the Rexan
store 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Read Will McKern's ad this week.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
JILTED YOUTH SHOOTS
WIDOW AND HIMSELF
Both MORALLY Wounded as Little
Girl Looks On.

NEW YORK. Aus. 1s-Mrs. Gather
Inc Gallagher. whose husbapd, Charles
Gallagher, a letter carrier. Thirty mine
years old. died a week ago. ventured
TO leave Der mothers house for the
FIRST time since the funeral.
She had nought refuge with her moth
er. Mrs. Mary Lonsstreet. because OF
the attentions OF Charles Huddy. twen-
ty-one years old. who had been infat-
uated with her q long time. Mrs. Gal
lasher. who II thirty-nine. had her
seven-year-old daughter Loretta with
her.
While still In sight Of her mothers
house Mrs. Gallagher caught sight OF
Huddy. Mindful OF threats he had
made. she sought to avoid him. He
overlook her and at the pressure OF his
hand on her arm she tainted.
Get some water. Loretta" Huddy
commanded.
with the water he revived the wom-
an. and whispered q question into her
ear. -...f
Z "Never! she cried In answer.
Grasping Loretta's hand, the mother
ptarted to run toward her mother .
house. Huddy drew a revolver and fired.
Two bullets struck the woman In the
back and lodged near her heart. He
sent two more through his own chest.
At Bushwick Hospital It was said
both were probably mortally wounded.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
Allies GIANT GUNS
BATTER FOES LINES
New 16.Inch' Cannon Pave
Way for oalns Made North
T Of Somme.


LONDON. AUG. 1s.-oiant 1s-inch
6uns, outranEinE the, famous Ger
man fs-csntimeters. are playing a
most important role In the allied ad-
vance on both banks Of the somme.
Dispatches from. the French front
today revealed for the rst time the
presence Of these new artillery mon
stsrs. Capable Of throwing every
two minutes q shell Weighing nearly
& ton, the new allied cannon are
blowing great holes In the German n
works and systematically levelins
fortified villages.
An intense artillery battle, In
which allied gums OF all caiibers bat.
tered away at the German lines pre-
csded yesterdays Gains In the nsht-
ing north Of the somms.
British and French Advance.
The British pushed their lines for
wsfd toward dinchy. exerting more
pressure on the Germans nearly sur
rounded in Guiilemont. Tho French
psastratsd the village OF Maurspas
and increased the danger of the Ger
mans ciinging TO Clery village.
ported a deadlock on both the Rus
sian and italian fronts. though the
latest officia abatement from Petro-
Srea announced gains IN the carpa-
Evidence that both sides in the. Bal
ksm are preparing for serious hGht-
Ing was contained in the announce
ment that the Bulgarians have cross
ed the Greek border and occupied Z
Fiorins. thrsstsnins the French right
flank.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
City Prisoners Strike
And Win Their Point

sANDUsKY. Ohio. Aug. ls.-Prison-
ers at the central police station who
for petty offenses are working out fines
on the streets under the wGtchful eye
OF Street superintendent !. w. Rea.
atruck. not for higher wages nor shorter
lions"
Complaint was entered that one Of the
workers a tramp who had been fined
for vagfancy. had been digging, and
that there was every reason to believe
that he was not as clean as even a
tramp ought to be.
at makes us nervous" the spokes-
man for the strikers continued. The
undesira BILE was the winner OF the con-
troversy In the long run. He was fired
OFF the Job and. for fear he might con-
taminate the city's spotless police sta.
tion, Just thoroughly renovated. was de-
MED admittance there. He accordingly
was escorted to the outskirts Of the
town and told to beat II.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
Woman, "a, Makes Hay
And Cares for Garden

cOOvEvMLE. Tenn. Aug. ls.-Mrs.
Nellie France. eishty-four. who lives
near Beaver Hill. moved hay last week.
Aunt Nellie" enjoys remarkably good
health. She has splendid garden
which she has made herself. doing all
Of the hoeing.
While her hay was being moved she
went 10 the hay field and asked per-
mission to drive the mower. which
was being pulled by two large mules.
Her request being. granted; she made
several rounds In the large hay neld.
and insisted upon driving longer. but
the overseer, fearing that she would
overexert herself, prevailed upon. her
not to do -.
The day following. however. she pu,
hay field and raked all day. She fire..
auentiy rides horseback from her home
10 Monterey, q distance Of eight miles
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
Woman in Auto Forces
Court to Come to Hel

LOS ANGELES. Aug. N.-Judgc w.
II. Thomas. sitting for Superior Judge
Rives in the local probate court, re-
moved the court to the side OF an au-
tomobile because the occupant Of the
automobile refused to be removed "a
tho court. Laura Krawinkle, thirty-nve
who was formerly adJudged incompe'
tent, caused the moyo.
Mrs. Agnes M. HalbrueEger, an aunt
and the latter's husband, William Hal.
brueggcr, were appointed guardians OF
her property. an Inheritance.
TONERS stated that the alleged incom
petent person was outside In an auto
mobile. but that she refused to leave
the machine to come into court. Judge
Thomas then went to the sidewalk ant
declared the woman incompetent and
the guardians were appointed.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
Jockey Sid Haggerty
Really Is Sidney Kahn

NEW YORK. Aug. p.-It was learned
that the Jockey. Sid Haggerty. who was
killed on Thursday when the horne
stayaway ne was riding in the hay
mile race at the Flemington, N. =,
county fair. fell with him In the honqe4
stretch. was Sidney Kahn. COLUMBIA
University student.
that the Jockeys Identity had been
learned through papers found IN hts
clothing was handed to Mr.. and Mrs
Kahn both collapsed and have been
under the care Of physicians since. Sid.
ney Kahn would have been twenty
years old yesterday.
1t was young knhn's love OF horses
which led him to take to riding as .
professional. strongly against tht
wishes OF his parents. who knew OF hi.
riding but disapproved Of II. He alwayi
rode under an assumed name. a diff
ferent one each time.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
OPPOSITION GROWING
! TODAN|SA TREATY
Purchase Prlos Declared BY
Some Senators to Be Too
High.

Friends OF the treaty for purchase Of
tho Danish West Indies no longer are
sanguine that II will be ratified this
session Of Congress. and the appropria-
ton for the purchase authorised.
Before the Foreign Relations Com.
mittee Of the Senate. Secretary Lansing
was questioned concerning business
concessions In the islands granted by
Denmark and guaranteed BY the United
States under the treaty. Fuethsr in
formation about the 4B,o0o.oN purchase
price also was wanted,
Secretary lansing was unable TO pro-
duce all the information asked for:
The committee u seeking to know all
about harbor. wharfage. and other con-
cessions.
Secretary Lansing will undertake. TO
get the facts, and then will be heard
again.
frisnd. o. az n. treaty discountsnancs
these stories. Senator Stone thinks the
treaty will bs reported to the Senate
some time next week, but whether It
will be possible to secure rattncation
before adjournment Of the session Is
doubtful
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
POLICE AND F|REMEN
LIKE PENSION PLAN
Agreement Of confsrees Insures
Payments to BensflolaTfes
Of Relief Fund.

Members Of the Police and Fire De-
partments were jubiiant today over the
announcement that the confsrecs on
the District appropriation bli have
agreed on the La toilette amendment
providing for police and firsmsn'a
relief fund.
While the amendment does not ON
body all the features desired by the
men II provides for retirement on halt
pay. and insures full payments. Ths
half-pay plan 10 In operation In every
large city Of the country and with the
enactment OF the. pending Hesitation
Washington will be on an equal plane
with other municipalities with regard
to provisions for superannuAtcd and
disabled firemen and police.
The La Toilette amendment was first
on q list OF District measures urged b.
the Federation Of Citizens' Association
for passage at this session Of Congress
and has received the Endorsement oi
practically every citizens assoribtior
and trade organisation In the District.
The deficit In the fund amounts q
e6S.0o0 and under the present system
would be added to this year.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
Collie. Sapes Girl
From. Street Car
Seizes Dress In His Teeth snd
Jerks Her From Track
Just In Time. .,.

QUINCY. Mass. Aug. ls.-Jennie
Cockburn, eight years old. was saved
from injury under the wheels OF q
street car by Buster. a collie owned
by Miss Lillian Matteer. Buster was
on his way with his mistress to visit
Jsrnis's mother. Mrs. Hxxie Cockburn,
Of ess Washington street.
When they reached the house Jennie
who was playing in the front yard,
saw them and hurried across the street
to greet them. Just the ma big cleo
trio car bound for North Weymouth
came down the street Jennie stood IN
the middle Of the track.
Before Miss Matteer could reach
to child Buster darted forward,
seised Jennie's dress in his teeth and
jerked her aside Just in time.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
Women Have Right to
Paint, Says Minister

Los ANoELEs. Aug. is-Dr. Philip
Cone Fletcher, pulpit orator Of Texar-
kama, Tex, and famous throughout the
country a. the originator. defender and
advocate Of Cosy Corners for Court
Ing Couples" has Just arrived here
beauty. modesty, paint and feathers,
and taste in dress,. especially AZ sPpiisd
DR.. Fletcher declares. II fast becoming
q lost art.
SO 10 blushing. But while rather posi-
tive In some OF his beliefA DIR. Fletcher
holds that the use Of powder and paint
by women 10 Justified. =
with women" he said. beauty "a
duty, and q woman has the right to
use paint and powder II she needs them
to make her more beautiful. but she
ought 70 be more frank about It, Ugli.
ness In woman 10 . SIN In an age like
NV While pastor of the First Methods,
Church In 81. Louis, DR.. Fletcher
opened q room for counting couples IN
the church. He II q strong advocate
OF woman suffrage.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
GUARD UNABLE TO
DEPART FOR week
Destroyed and Old Equipment
Must Be Replaced Before
Entraining for MEXICO.

1T will be week or more before the
District militia can be properly equip
ped, reported to the Departm Of the
East and In readiness TO sntrain for
the border"
THIS was the statement made by Capt.
Horace p. Hobbs at the mobilization
camp near Fort Myer when asked to-
day when the District militia would be
ready to start for Bisbes.
with the acute railroad strike situation
and the reported Recommendation by
General Funston that General Persh-
ing's column be Withdrawn from Mex
loo, served to take considerable Of the
enthusiasm out Of the local soldiers.
Inventory Incomplete.
Captain Hobbs said that while ali
the property In the possession Of the
militiamen had been listed and the
pnservicsable equipment had been
condemned. that there still remain ed
| several days clerical work TO be nm.
owns ni'Sspi It. tG tour ,ne ol tn.
W. prsw.ter. ' and M.Sor % Y Y. Ts'G p. JACK. <
son. of the War Department. a bis
bon hrs was made Of condemned prop
hatchets. maiiets. hammers. tre.
cleavers, lanterns, tent pins, and other
camp articles declared to be unservice.
able were thrown on the big hrS
which roared for several hours.
Old Tsnting Saved.
The old tentinE was saved for use
In patchipE, while the condemned
mosouito netting was ordered wash.
Cd and kept for food covering. IN.
the border until this property L. re!
pFSliHo;winr the a,u.i saturday N:
spection By Lieut.. Col. Anton stephar
the infantrymen were marched to the
drill cid at Fort Myer and Given ar
| hours practice in extended order AND
necessitate their leaving the reserva'
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
D. c. Soldiers Again Are
' Called National Guard

IN response to request from Briga-
der General William e. Harvey. COM
manding the militia Of the District, a
notice has arrived from the Depart
ment Of the East which states that tho
troops recruited from the District Of
Columbia, known since their mastering
into the service of the United States
a. the organised militia Of the Dis
trict." hereafter will resume their old
title Of National Guard Of the District
Of Columbia"
The decision of the Department Of tho
East Is baoed on article 20 OF the recent
national defense act.
The new equipment and Identification
tags OF the men are At present marked
%. M. D. c." The change In name
vii necessitate the remarking OF all
material with IN. @. D. c."
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
MARYLAND MILITIA
LEARNS TO RE TREAT
will March Twelve Miles to
Encounter Overwhelming
Enemy at Carrizal.

EAGLE PASS. Tex. Aug. 1.-THE
entire Maryland brigade will set forth
this morning on . twelvs-rnils hike.
marching with full equipment; will
meet an enemy on the Carriso Springs
road. and. finding the opposing force an
overwhelming one. will execute sue
cessfui and orderly retreat to camp.
Earlier in the week the men under
General Gather won a masterful VIC
tory. But every soldier must learn to
retreat as we'll as to press an enemy
when succcess 10 perching on his stand
ard. Consequently, the rnaneuvsr plan
ned for today 10 With that idea In view.
ped In detail. The men will carry rs-
tions for luncheon and will return ia
camp for q late supper,
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
ITALIAN TRANSPORT
is SUNK BY U-BOAT
Former Liner Stampalia, Out OF
Genoa, Sent to Bottom.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE Italian
steamer Stampalia, formerly In service
al q passenger liner between New York
and Italian ports. but more recently en-
gagged as a troop transport. has been
cording. to reports received by her
agents here today.
The Stampaiia. steel. twin-screw
steamer OF 1000 tons. reached Genoa on
July 30 from New York and was sched-
uled to sail for New York on the re-
turn voyage on August %.
Local agents Of the line received mo-
tics fifteen days ago to cancel all book
ings for the return trip to Genoa as
the italian government a. q transport.
The Stampalia was owned by La
Ysloce Navigation Company. Of Genoa.
She was built In 1909 and was 476 feet
lonl with q beam OF 66.S feet.
The Washington times., 1916-08-19
Many Student Guardsmen
Will Continue to Serve

Less than 80 per cent Of the students
enlisted in the District National Guard
will take advantage Of the recent or
der from the Department Of the past.
which ordered release Of all students
who wished to resume studies in the
fall.
The Department Of the East has sent
out an order inauiring into the num-
ber OF students who wished TO take ad-
vantage OF their chance for honorable
discharge. It was found that twenty
three out Of the forty-sevsn students In
the guard at present will apply for re-
lease.