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The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19

Sir i3. Poets and
 been trying 10
 lc song that everybody
 and that would be pop
 he people.
 hree years ago My Hap-
 onle in Arkansas had a
 h lasted for a few years, neSeni years there are
 rexivals of 1t.
 he present year Mrs. Eva nett of Little Rock has \ published a song, Ar .-has.la has attained great
 has sold extensively, sen sung all over the state. sg at the General Federa- bniens Clubs in New York, le Clautauaua in New h1 loyal Arkansas delega- has a lyric swing that ing itself. w comes another candi- 'avor Tn the Land of App 5iils. Arkansas, written by Burgess, of Morehouse, used to be in the newspa- ess at Des Arc and Imbo- rkansas. The music is by t. The song will be sung Arkansas -on- Wheels trip North and East, by Mrs. ] of Russellville. It has a i sentiment that should V0pnlar. The first stanza follow: home. III always love you, skieB that bend above you, I0wn on happy hearth ies.
 lhe lights Of welcome VI:
 crystal stream that dal- les,
 Ozark hills and valleys, land of apple-blossoms, |ansas.
 sing of twilight shadows, lows,
 |v'ry Colorados. Suwanee river fwining in gloam of long ago: sllv'ry moon is beaming, lruant heart is dreaming, land of apple-blossofns, ansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19
Drives Out Malaria. Builds Up System

s ans 0ae stsndard general strengthening tonsc 0kovk's TAsTELEss ehiii TONIC. dr,ses ~.
 .ensiehes the blood .and builds up inc sv.. 'enn- A true sonac- For adults and ehiidren' sos
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19

5sroes of the state are at
 .5feference to their political u They have declared in hs ln that they do not con-
 36fnselves obligated fo sup
 M7lAee Townsend. the Repub- Nominee for governor, and the x declare that very few will pr him. It would be radical \ ih policy to support the De- Nr nominee, and yet that is M leaders say thousands of
 Hl do.
 was an effort to arouse a iG interest to put up the Hf some prominent negro as own candidate fur Governor. z Jones of Little Rock and a aa negro were prominently fcned but their political ann ;N gould not be worked up to tleking point, and last Satur- BsaR fast tiay for the certiflca- Wf candidates. passed without aefion being taken.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19

For Sale--Househ0ld goods and
 canned fruit. See R. E. Donohue al Yandiyer's drug store. 244-3 vi
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19

Wanted to Rent-Good farm near
 Hatfield. Must have at least 30 acres in cultivation. See or write A. M. Cleeg, Mena. Adv-39 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-19
4o-Aere Farm Baroain.

Just outside Nena cify limits good house. barn and other out buildings: splendid little orchard spring and well. Easy terms. See H. E. Manning. Owner. 23s-4itf
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

nior ranking general then in the cap
ital He escorted Madero from Cha
pultepec Castle to the palace on the
first Of the 10 DAYS fighting and was
placed in entire command of the for
ces Of the government He directed
the government troops during all the
subsequent fighting, and the conduct
o. these operations led 10 severe crit
icism on the part Of Madero's friends.
Il was charged that he did not carry
out the operations with any spirit
that he disObeyed commands Of pres
ident Madero. and that before Gen
eral Banquet entered the city ii was
this conference which sealed the fate
Of the MaderOs.
Huerta was the moving spirit in the
plot that resulted in the seizure OF
tie person of President Madero and
his brother Dusta'e The tssassinl
ton Of President Iadero and his
brother followed and IN the meantime
Huerta. with the military behind him,
had made himself provisional presi-
dent
General Huerta failed to obtain
recognition Of his government from
the United States ana after turbu-
lent period in the course Of which
United states forces occupied Vera
Cruz he abandoned hs office and fled
o. spain. Later he returned to New
York. going from there 70 the south
ern BOUNDARY where he was arrested
on chagos Of plotting In violation NJ
American neutrality since then he
had been "a prisoner NJ the United
stetes. He was indicted by federal
grand jury on Wednesday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
ELEVEN CARLOADS
Of SHEEP WILL GO
OUT OF STANFIELD
X. V. STANETELD WILL SHIP
MUTTON on SATURDAY To
PORTLAND.
Glen Mccullough Is Visiting Friends
After An Absence OF Six Months
Two Carloads Of Fat Cattle Are
Sent TO POrtIand-Other News
Notes of Town.
Especial Correspondence.l J

STANFIELD, ore, Jan. 14.-R. n.
stanfield will ship eleven carloads Of
sheep to PYortland Saturday.
Glen Mccullough is in town for a
few days after an absence OF six
months.
:. A. Dickson shipped two carloads
of fat cattle saturday to the Portland
markets.
r. n Stanfield is attending the
Wool Growers association at Salt
Lake this week.
Frank Sloan was a business visitor
at Touchet. Washington the first OF
the week
Misses Eva and Marlla Dunning
and Clem Howard returned TO Cor
wallis sunday where they are attend
ing the 0. A. c.
Miss Julia Haggman left Sunday
COR Astoria where she is attending q
business college.
Mrs. Charles Hoggard spent a few
days visiting her parents at Rufus.
Miss Edith Brassfield is in Pen.
dletn for the week
VIII Schabel and MIS- Mary cum.
m!ngy were married in Hermiston on
Monday They are living on the
Good Luck orchard ranch.
Mr. r. n Moffatt entertained a
iumber Of the younger set Tuesday
evening at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
c. W Presnitz. A nice musical pro-
.Tam was rendered.
Ir. Alexander Reid was a Portland
passenger on "Wednesday
c. II Naylor Is spending few dayS
with his family in Seattle
}. o. Storey and J. N Mcpherson
Of Seattle we're In town Tuesday to
attend the annual meeting Of the Fur
IRISH Ditch Co.
e. G. carr entertained a few Of hic
friends al dinner saturday evening ir
h.ror Of his mother. who & here
from Dakota.
e. ". Howard spen. he weekend
Win friends in Milton.
The Stanfield hty chopper HIS
rlnsed down for tn, season on ac
count of the heavy ,dil pi now.
Mr end Mrs Georgo e.. Coe 70
turned home Frida. from Portland
where they spent the holidays wi
Dr. a1d Mrs Henry Waldo Coe
Clarence Barney returned to his
home in Walla walla Friday after
spending three months with his
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

brother, Chester Barney OF this place
r. c. Rasmussen of Pendleton was
transacting business here this week.
The Study Club met Thursday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs Frank
Sloan. Most interesting papers were
read by Madams Reeves, Spencer and
Stuart.
r. A. Holte is enjoying a visit from
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. T. Holte
Of Ellensburg, North Dakota.
c. f Powell of oregon City, Is here
for a few days
Mayor Kyle was in Pendleton on
Wednesday,
Harry Davis and Co. gave a min
strel at the Peoples theater Tuesday
evening To a very small audience,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
Californian Had
Kidney Trouble

Jack HaIt0s. Copperop0.is Calf.
says j had sucH a severe case Of
kidney trouble . thought ] would have
20 sell out ms business look three
bottles ut Foley Kidney PILLS which
entirely relieved me and Z have bad
uo recurrence " kidney trouble since
then
Some days it seems as f vou can
Ha longer bear the pain and misery
you suffer from kidney aud bladder
troubles. The ache across your hack
grows worse with every move you
make aud every step sou take. IL
just seems 20 rob Fau af aH strength
and energy Your head aches YOU
are nervous and worn uIt sleep poorly
and have no appetite. stomach f. au-
sa4 aud bowels lEnegulur.
Foley Kidney Pills lessen tHe pain.
until it ls nuaUy gone entirely. They
rlvt strength and tone tD tNr Kidneys
make thgm strong. active. their ac-
tiau becomes re1uiar and normal
HHaIu. aud yuur ealfN grows better
eatA day you take iHls great healing
medicine
sold Everywhere.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
Me.ican STAFF Huerta,s idea.

When Porfirio Diaz began his re-
organization Of the Mexican army
Huerta was promotedto captain OF
engineers and while holding this rank
devised the plan for a Mexican gener-
az staff corps He was an active
member Of the military map commis-
Cruz he abandoned his office and fled
Mexico on a large scale and he had
charge Of all the astronomical work
Of the commission.
During the ensuing years Huerta
saw much active service. In 1901 he
left the staff and took command %
the infantry 10 the campaign againsr
the Yaqui Indians He participated
in subsequent Yaqui campaigns and
also in the campaign in Yucatan
against the MAYA Indians
Huerta commanded all the detach-
ed government forces in the state Of
Guerrero al the beginning Of the Ma
der0 revolution. When Madero ac-
ceded to the presidency. General Hu-
erta was sent back into M0relos with
a force 70 put down the Zapata rebel
lion As result of ill-feeling grow
ing out Of this campaign Huerta WAS
recalled. subsequently he led the
army against Jrozoco and was in
command 1T the battle Of Bachim1
For this service he was promoted %
major general
Di-ioyalty to Madcro Follows.
/ Iu the second Felix Disz revolution
which resulted in the overthrow o.,
the Madero government Huerta was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
HONOR MEN CAPTURE TWO.
Convicts Who Broke Pledge Rur
Down by Fellow Prisoners.

Convicts who Broke Pledge Run.
Down by Fellow Prisoners.
SAN QUENTIN, Cal, Jan. 1.-Two
honor conyicts who broke their
pledges to the state and escaped from
San Quentin penitentlary on New
Years day were chased, captured and
returned to prison by two fellow hon
or convicts who we're sent from the
construction camp to search for the
fugitives.
Although accompanied by one OF
the guards from the camp. the two
men. Charles Taggart and Herbert
Primrose, were often miles distant
from each other. They found their
quarry in a cabin in a remote hillv
section. where they had taken refuge,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

white, OF Sowerby Bridge. met
similar fate when they discovered
his age was 10.
LONDON-Soldiers in the trenches
during the winter will wear golf
stockings instead of wool puttees
LONDON-Brit hospitals at
present need 10000 fresh laid eggs
per week. It was revealed in an ap-
peal Just issued
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
EnR CHILDREN,s COUGH.

You cannot use AMUSING better for
our child's cough and cold than DIR
Kings New Discovery II is prepar-
ed from Pine Tar mixed with healing
ond soothing balsams. II does not
contain anything harmful and Is
slightly laxative just enough to expei
the poiaons from the system Dr.
Kings New Discovery is antiseptic--
kills the cold germs-ralses the
phlegm-io0sens the cough aud
soothes the irritation. Don't put IF
treatment Coughs and Colds often
lead 10 serious lung troubles u is
also good FOR adults and the nreo
Get bottle today All Druggists =
Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

Ell PASO. Jan. 1l-Three more
Americans we're murdered in Cananea.
Sonora, according to unconfirmed re-
ports received here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

UNDERWEAR
womens part wool union suits,
high neck and long sleeves, or
Dutch neck and elbow sleeves,
cream color. formerly S20o. Clear
ance Sale Price ............ ssc
WOMFN'S WHITE FLEECED
UNION SUITS,
High neck and long sleeve or
Dutch neck and elbow sleeves.
Regular 800 and sl.25. Clear
ance sale Price ............. 6sc
SILK AND SIIK AND WOOL
UNION SUITS.
women's $3.50 and $500 union
suits. silk and wool or Italian silk.
Clearance sale Price ...... SS.4S
All other Underwear at following
Reduction.
sec Underwear, Clearance Sale
Price ............' SSC
75c Underwear, Clearance Sale
Price ..-.t...... ...'..''' S9S
800 Underwear, Clearance Sale
Price ......- ---.......'.. 'Sc
s1.25 Underwear. Clearance Sale
PTice 's'.ss w
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
GENERAL HUERTA DEAD.


tLOnUnle1 Tf0m pase oue1J
Huerta devoted himself to the mil
uary career at an early age. Born
AZ Chihuahua In 1894 he entered the
military academy Of Chsplltepec al
the age 0f u and passed through the
full course 10 graduation in 1875.
when he was commissioned second
lieutenant of engineers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
WAR ODDITIES.
: sAAAAaHSAseessS

NEWPORT. Wales Rev. Hall
Walls, leading Methodist minister
was granted six months leave Of
absence by his congregation to do
war work in a shipyard.
LONDON.-A chair factory at
High Wycombs, Buckinghamshire
has received a war office order for
$4,000 windsor" chairs to be used
for wounded soldiers.
LONDON.--Iabor estimates place
the number of miners with the colors
at 10000 while 170.000 are engaged
in munition work.
LONDON Private Albert Bamber.
Eighth Irish regiment was sent
nome from the front when it was
discovered his age was Is James
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
URGED TO ATTEND MEETING.
Continued from page one.)


young men have low ideals of WON.
anhood?
Is there any sane, practical solu-
ton to the problem?
What can the parents do?
You are invited to a conference Of
the fathers and men of Pendleton to
consider these questions. 1t is plan
ned to make this the biggest meeting
for men ever held in this community.
The oregon Social Hygiene Society
cooperating with US. is already IA
nous throughout the nation.
Two prominen: Pendleton men
who have spoken in many cities and
towns in the state are TO speak.
The social hygiene meetings for
Pendleton have been officially en-
dorsed by the following local organ.
izations:
The Commercial club Hawthorne
school Parent-Teachers Association,
Lincoln school Parent Teachers As
sociation, Washington school Parent
Teachers Association. civic club. ".
c. T T.. Current Literature club
Thursday Afternoon club Damon
Lodge No I. K. Of p, Eureka Lodge
No 80. !. o. o. F., Integrity Lodge
No 90. ]. o. o. F. Loyal order OF
Moose. order Of Eastern Star, Paul
inc Rebecca Lodge No. 3. United ar.
tisans. Degree Of Honor. knights and
Ladies' Of Security. Benefit Associa-
ton Of the Ladies Of the Maccabees.
Daphne Circle Women Of Wood
craft Pendleton Circle Women ot
Woodcraft. Royal Neighbors
Hard CO'ds-People wose blood is
pure are not nearly so likely to take
hard colds as are others Hoods Sar-
saparilla makes the blood pure; and
this great medicine RECEIVERS the sys-
TEN after a cold AS no other medicine
does Take Hood s.-Adv
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
ChcIIsford for Xlceroy.

LONDON. Jan. l4.-Lord Chells-
ford is slated for appointment as
ylceroy Of India, according to an
nouncement by the London Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
$3.25 Children's Fur Sets $l.ss

WOMEN'S DRESS SKIRTS l4-OFF
Special reduction for Saturday only.
Original prices were from S4.75 to
$3.50, Clearance Prices are S2.4O to
1925.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

One of the most charming after
moons spent this winter by the menu
bers Of the Thursday Afternoon Club
was that yesterday az the home Of
Mrs 2, F. Judd Mrs Judd and Mrs
James A. Fee being nostesses The
subject of the program was "A Tour.
ist Afternoon" devoted to personal
"reminiscences Of travels taken by the
members.
Thus Mrs G. l. La Dow told of her
remernbrances of the northland beau
ties of Alaska Mrs. George Hartman
Z recalled the scenes of interest in
tropical Hawaii Mrs John HALEY. Jr.
recounted the wonders of Yellow
stone Park and Mrs. H. H. Hattery
those of Glacier Park. Mrs. f. f,
Boyden related something Of her Wis
its to the homes of literary men and
Mrs, John Vert described the impress
siye grandeur of the rocky walls Of
/ the Grand Canyon.
Musical numbers were furnished
during the afternoon by Miss Marior-
lie Williams, who sang "At Dawning'
and MY Laddie, Miss Eleanor Vim
cent who played very pleasing Sc
lection on the piano, and Mrs j. r.
/ Dickson who sank Hearts From
| Kerrie' and Bird OF Love Divine"
Tomorrow afternoon in the Alta
| theater the ladies' of Pendleton will
meet to hear a discussion of the vital
social hygiene problems by two men
who have spoken hundreds OF times
on this subject. Rev. ]. E Snyder and
DR.. w D. McNary. Every adult
woman in Pendleton is invited to at
tend and there will be no charges
The clubs of the city, the churches
I the lodges and the parent-teachers'
| organizations have all endorsed this
meeting and have beenactively engag-
| ed in providing for a large attend
ance. How Shall I Tell My Child "
will be the subject OF the afternoon
Miss Eva Belts is en- route to Sc.
attic where she expects to sail soon
for Sitka, Alaska, to visit friends for
six months.
Miss ]. Airline Cleveland who has
been teaching in the local high school
will leave this evening for Lewiston,
Idaho where she expects to remain
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
UP TO 35c BATH ROBE CLOTH lsc

A few of the good patterns left; 2S to
Sc inches wide; good heavy weight, Just
the thing for bath robes, worth 25c and
35c yard. January Clearance Sale. 1Sc
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

S2.50 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price .....,........ S1.10
$500 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price ........ s1.s5
$3.50 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price .....,.......... CSC
WONIEN'S NECKWEAR
Guimpes, collar and cuff sets,
fichus, nothing reserved,
$500 Neckwear, Clearance
Sale Price .........,.... S1.SS
$3.50 Neckwear, Clearance
Sale Price ,......'....... S1.Ts
S2.OO Neckwear, Clearance
Sale Price .........,..,. S1.SS
$3.50 Neckwear, Clearance
Sale Price .....,...,.... SSc
800 Neckwear Clearance
Sale Price .........'...... SSc
75c Neckwear. Clearance
Sale Price ............... 4Sc
soc Neckwear. Clearance
Sale Price ............... SSc
S5c Neckwear, Clearance
Sale Price .......,......, 2Sc
25c Neckwear. Clearance
Sale Price ................ ice
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

Interest in the fraternal world CEN
ters about the celebration this even
ing Of the burning Of the mortgage
which has been on the Eagle-Wood-
man hail since its construction ten
years ago, The Woodmen and Ea.
gles have planned a Joint celebration
which will be attended by about ono
hundred Woodmen from Wala Wal
la, An excellent program has been
prepared.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
2i1.9sao.
9~ Z
IllllllIIlHlllLll

The engagement or Don Rice, IA,
and Hazel rooze, eN-'l5 has been an
nounced Miss Tooze is q member OF
The Chi omega sorority and Mr.. Rice
is member Of the BETA Theta III
fraternity The date or the wedding
has not been Set-University Of ore
gon Emerald.
Mr. Rice is one OF q number OF
university graduates who have locat-
ed in Pendleton. For the past year
he has been in the employ Of the
Hartman Abstract Company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14
FUR NECKPIECES ONE-HALF PRICE
All Muffs Reduced One-Third.
EXTRA SPECIAL
Sl.50 Royal Worcester Corsets .. $l.29
35c CASHMERETTE GLOVES 1sc
$500 Gingham House Dresses CSC
A large variety of patterns.

Comes in assorted colorS of navy, grey,
black, etc, all sizes, worth 35c pair. Jan
uary Clearance Sale ........................ 19c
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

SPECIAL LOT OF COATS AT $3.95
This lot includes broadcloth, mixtures,
sergeS, boucle and zibeline coats that
are every one a wonderful bargain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

Miss J. Airline Cleveland. who has
been teaching in the local high school
will leave this evening for lewiston
Idaho. where she expects to remain
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

Iu the second Felix Diaz revolution
which resulted 10 the overthrow of
The Madero government Huerta was
called 20 active command as the se-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

Miss Eva Belts is en- route to Sc
attic where she expects to sail soon
for Sitka, Alaska, to visit friends for
six months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-14

$3.50 Underwear, Clearance Sale
Price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S1.1s
s2.00 Underwear Clearance sale
Price ........-........ Sl.os
s2.5O Underwear, Clearance sale
Price .................. Sl.sS
$500 Underwear, Clearance Sale
Price ............,.. S2.S9
$3.50 Underwear, Clearance Sale
Price ..............,.... S2.I9
HAND BAGS
All our very best bags among
this lot.
SI2.50 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price ....,........ S6.2S
$3.50 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price ....,..,...,.. $4.2S
$3.50 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price ,............. SS.7S
$500 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price ..,.......... $3.50
$500 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price .........."..., $500
$500 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price .............. S2.TS
$3.50 Hand Bags, Clearance
Sale Price .............. $3.50
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

Miss Cora Lubbock was hostess to
a theatre party at the Idle Hour the
atre to about twenty-five of her lady
friends Monday evening. After the
Painters drug store where refresh
ments were served and Social hour
enjoyed. Miss Lubbock departed
yesterday for Emporia, Kansas, for a
visit with her brother, Cass Lunbeck,
who is recovering from stroke of
paralysis, and will then go down in
Arkansas to spend the winter with
her friend, Miss Bell Thompson, who
is living on timber claim down
there, and enjoying the rural Arkan-
sas life. These two ladies have been
life long friends, and they will enjoy
this visit to the utmost.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
Some Suspense in Clarke Count

There was considerable suspense
for several days following the cleo
ton in Clarke county, as the re-
turns showed that the vote for coun-
ty auditor was tie between auditor
w. A. Crist and Rem Hart, the demo-
cratic candidate. Auditor Crist went
to Des Moines Tuesday and the state
officials canvassed the four soldier
votes cast down in Texas, and it was
found that Crist received all four Of
the votes, SO he is elected by just
four votes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

The manual training department
of the Seymour high school entered
fourteen pieces of furniture at the
Wayne county fair and took first
prize on every piece. Supt. Daniel B..
Heller introduced manual training
last year, and his judgment in select
ing Mr.. p. w. Mitchell for the de-
partment is shown to have been good.
Mr.. Mitchell followed the carpenter
trade for number of years and has
supplemented his practical experi-
ence with a course at Ames. Mid
land Schools.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

For Sale Residence property IN
oon one block from paving, II
shInck of ground. s room house ana
ether good out buildings, lots OF fruit.
1ane location, price very reasonaDie.
Il s Jenkins, Leon. Iowa ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

Work on the new Presbyterian
church is commencing, material be-
ing purchased, and they hope to get
in the basement yet this fall, and
roof it temporarily, so that it can be
used for church purposes during the
winter months. The canvass to raise
funds for the new church is progress
ing nicely and the committee are re-
ceiving very liberal contributions,
much better than they had hoped for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

Alva Woodmansee, a farmer re-
siding northwest of Leon, was oper-
ated upon in a Leon hospital yester-
day morning. Mr.. Woodmansee has
been suffering for some time, and
recently went to Creston for an X-ray
examination, which disclosed a
growth about five inches in length on
one of his intestines. He stood the
operation very we'll and it is hoped
that it will restore him to his former
good health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

We learn that Ad Rhamy the past
week received letter from a brother
whom the family had supposed was
dead, they not hearing of him since
1890. He says he was in the Philip
pines during the war, and was badly
wounded and after recovery remain
ed in the Philippines for IS years,
but at present is in Washington, D.
C.-Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

The Leon Electric Company has
the finest display room in this part Of
the state for showing electric light
fixtures. The fixtures are beauties
and are priced very low. 1t would
pay you to rec them.