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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09
Mrs, John Mcdaniel.

Mary Pauline Still was born Feb.
Is, 1843, and departed this life, Feb.
rs, 1915, aged Is years. She was
born in Montgomery county, coming
to Iowa when quite. young and with
the exception of few years spent in
Missouri and Kansas, all her life was
spent in Iowa.
She was united in marriage to John
Mcdaniel, Nov. 25, 1860, and to this
union were born IL children, four
having preceded her to the great be-
You'd, three in infancy and Barney at
the age of Al years.
Those left to survive her are Sam
uel, Edward, and William of Wash
ington, Mrs. J. M. Brown of Coy, Ok
lahoma, Harve Of Davis City, Mary
and Anna of Leon. her husband
died March 81, 1915. Mrs. Mcdaniel
had been afflicted for number OF
years before the death of her hus-
band and a short time prior to his
death he requested that she be
placed in the hospital at Clarinda,
where she has been since April is,
1915, and where her death occurred
at 1880 Friday evening, and on ac-
count of a delayed message none OF
her children were at her bedside.
Mrs. Mcdaniel was a woman of
few words and possessed of good
pure christian character and her de-
mise is sadly deplored by her chill
dren and friends. She was ever ready
to lend an assisting hand to the suf-
tering in time of need and her friends
were numbered by her acquaintance.
She has gone on be with her loved
ones at home and there awaits the
coming of her children. Her funer-
al was held from new Salem churcn
Monday, Feb. %, conducted by Rev.
Elba Dale, where the remains were
laid to rest
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09
BERTHE b. Tullis.

BERTHE B. Tullis, son of Bert and
Mary Tullis, war born at Leon, Iowa,
August /, 1898. After a serious i'll
ness of three weeks he died at the
home of his parents, March /, 1915,
aged II years, and months.
BERTHE was preceded to the other
shore by four brothers, who died in
infancy There remains to mourn
his absence, the parents AMI brother,
of the immediate family, grandfath-
err, aunts and uneles and a host OF
friends.
He became member of the Chris
tian church during the revival meet
ings of Elder Harris some years ago
and has held membership with this
church ever since. He was also a
member of the Homesteaders, and at
the time of his death had been a
member only a very snort time.
BERTHE was a kind hearted, serious
lad, loved by his friends and the
especial stay of his mother. During
his suffering he was unusually patti
ent and manifest great strength in
his fight with suffering and disease.
He was appreciative of every kind
ness shown him. the day before pass
ing he comforted his parents by an
expression of hope that there would
be reunion in heaven. This exam
pie of fidelity, faithfulness and cour-
age is heritage for us, every one,
but more especially for those of his
immediate family.
Funeral services were conducted
from the home, March 2, by Rev.
Henry Esch, pastor of the Christian
church. The services were under the
auspices of the Homesteaders lodge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09
Otis Anterior.

Otis Atherton, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. B. Atherton, was born Sept. IS,
1878, in Fulton county, Illinois, and
died March ., 1916, at the home of
his parents in High Point township.
He came to Decatur county, Iowa, in
1902, and has resided in this local
ity continuously since. He leaves to
mourn his departure, three sisters
and one brother, also his aged par
ents. One brother and one sister
preceded him to the spirit world. He
was of quiet disposition, patient in
affection and the spirit in which he
bore his Affections will be cherish
ed memory to his family while life
shall last. The funeral was held at
the home conducted by F. A. CARRIER,
interment being in the Leon Gene
terry. b
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
As Taken from the Office of the Leon
Loan and Abstract CO.-FrOm
Feb. II to March 1, 1916
Reported by w. A. POush.

W.. H. Fletcher to M. Tullis, lots
j. A. Martin to Alfred Skinner,
P. A. Bright to H. e. Bright, 20
acres in Morgan twp -. .... $500.
r. A. Haynes to Mabel Graves, so
acres in Riclland twp -. $4,000.
E. w. Graves to F. Haynes, so
acres in Grand River twp $4,000.
F. Haynes to w. H. Axes, 40 acres
J. Hartschen to R. w. Johnson,
O. c.. Jordan to E. E. Smith, lots
J. R. Cain to Geo. Sweagle, 1898
acres in Grand River twp -. $1,000.
j. L. Gooding to G. w. Hartman,
200 acres in Grand River twp $1775O.
H. Robins to Dallas Radnich, lots
g. 2A Il. S Sits to W. $. Brenizer, lots
Q. D. Rogers to $. H. Midgorden,
N. A. Daniel to A. Goodman, lots
E. LaFollette to ]. w. Gray, lots
Al IACdSdAlOA PoVV'
J. M. Smith to c. Smith, und. II
145 acres in High Point twp. $4,000.
J. A. Gaylord to E. L. & J. T. Bar
nett, SO acres in Fayette twp $4,000.
j. O. Richey to ]. S. Judd, ne and
all NV Sc 2, n of PHI, in Morgan
W F. A A. Bright to Don Moore, ~ ~
acres in Morgan twp 49,. 49,. $500.
n A k@ T = 1~tc
Harry Putnam to F. M. Bone, Sc
acres in Richland twp -. $4,000.
w. H. Wise to B. F. Redman, VIZ
Sc and ne sw, lying of RI, Long
Creek twp 80. .$llOO0.
G. E. Black to F. Binning, 80 acres
in Long Creek twp -. $4,000.
H. E. Stromp to NJ. E. Tallman,
lot in Lamont -. -. $50.
G. L. and z. E. Cummins to L. Har-
ger, 80 acres in Decatur twp $4,000.
A. M. Spray to A. F. & A. M. Davis,
100 acres in Franklin twp $4,000.
E. A. Sears to j. C. and j. A. Har-
ris, IS acres in Center twp $4,000.
j. P. Daughton to Town of Grand
River, lot 5, block 18 >. $1,000.
Bert Gibson to Walter Quayle, 40
acres in Center twp -. -. $4,000.
S. L. Faust to J. L. Bay, 100 acres
in Woodland twp -. 49,. $1,000.
c. NJ West to f. NJ. Daughton, 40
acres in Grand River twp $4,000.
Thomas Williams to C. E. Morey,
80 acres in Hamilton twp $4,000.
S. C. Kirkpatrick ct al to U. Ram
sey and F. Boles, 80 acres in Long
creek Twp -. -. -. -. .@oooV.
Thomas Edwards to w. L. Ellston,
80 acres in Long Greek twp 1895.
w. F. Spray to B. F.. Easter, 80
acres in Long Creek twp ...$13300.
A. B. Steen to A. B. and M. J.
Ramsey, 40 acres in Long Creek
twp -. ~. -. -. -. -. .$27OO.
r. N. Marshall to r. G.. Sutton,
225 acres in Long Creek twp $4,000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09

dren were born, Nora A., who is now
the wife of James Flynn and Burr D..
VINO Is still at home.
He leaves to mourn his departure,
wife, three children, three grand
children, one brother and two sisters.
He was member of the Methodist
church at Elm Chapel and through
out mis- life he has conformed his
conduct to high moral standards.
The funeral services were held at
Elm chapel Methodist church, We'd
nes1ay, Feb. z3 at II O'Clock and
conducted by Rev. II. E. Ryan, OF
Aineville. Intermenl in the Ever
green cemetery at LineYlue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09
IOWA'S RURAL POPULATION HAS
A BIG DECREASE.
But 1t Shows Country to BE in Heal.
thy Condition, census
Director Says.

Loss in rural population in Iowa
is the natural result of the develop
ment of farming, declares A. u.
Swan, director of the State Census.
lie says that the falling off in popu-
lation in theacountry shows a healthy
condition in Iowa.
1T is entirely wrong to argue that
because Iowa has lost in rural popu-
lation, the state is not advancing
said Mr.. Swan.
due to the establishments which are
necessary by reason of the change Of
farming methods. We now have la
Dor saving machinery, by which one
man can do the work of three of four
men under the old conditions.
mo industry in the world has adj
vanced as much as farming. BY US
ing improved machinery and scientif-
ic ideas, the farmers can till more
land with less labor than a half CEN
fury ago. There is not the need of as
many men in the country as there
was, getting along with few hands,
and the surplus laborers have gone
to the towns where industrial plants
give them employment.
81 remember when l was boy one
man would consider two acres OF
blowing a good days work. Now a
man will go out with gang plow and
cover six to eight arces.
THAT explains why the rural dis
tricts have fallen off in population.
The farmers are more prosperous
now that they have ever been. Farm
laborers get from $25 to $40 month
higher wages than any similar
class of labor in the country. But it
does not take as many men to till
the soil as it used to.
Iowa is raising more corn now
than it ever has. The acreage under
cultivation is greater. Improved
methods permit this to be done.
There is no waste land in this state
any more. For that reason We omit
ted the question from the census
cards asking for the amount of waste
land. We made a record of it in
1905, but it was not necessary in
1915 for the reason that all of the
land is in use.
eve must realize that conditions
in the country have changed. Imprcv-
ed methods and machines have come
to the aid of the farmer. They have
their automobiles, telephones, water
systems in their houses and practical
ly everything that the city jewellers
have. Now they are working for
better educational advantages for
their children"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09

O. Work to c. w. Moon, 80 acres
in Fayette twp -. 1865. .$9lOO.
G. F. Goode to Thomas Campbell,
lots in Lamont ~. -. ....$1475.
E. Miller to E. w. Briggs, 20 acres
in Garden Grove twp -. $4,000.
A. Whistler to E. d. and C. fuller,
40 acres in Center twp -. $4,000.
D. Turpin to K. l.. Landphair, 40
acres in Hamilton twp $1,000.
w. P. Richards to E. w. Briggs, 20
acres in Garden Grove twp .$25OO.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09
MONEY!!

The Mint makes it and under the
terms of the Continental Mortgage
Company you can secure it at SO
for any purpose on approved real es-
tate. Terms easy, tell US your wants
and we will cooperate with you.
Petty & Company,
1419 Lytton Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-09

Some people are willing to take al
most any old thing except hint.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
GIRLS! ACT NOW!
HAIR COMING OUT
MEANS DANDRUFF
25-cENT "DANoERINE" WILL SAVE
YOUR HAIR AND DOUBLE
ITS BEAUTY.
TRY THIS! YOUR HAIR GETS
SOFT, WAvY, ABUNDANT AND
GLOSSY At ONCE.

Save your hair! Beautify it, 1t is
only a matter of using little Dander-
inc occasionally to have head of
heavy, beautiful hair; soft, lustrous,
wayy and free from dandruff. Ii is easy
and inexpensive to have pretty. charm
ing hair and lots of it. Just get rs
cent bottle of knowlton's Danderine
now-all drug stores recommend it
apply little as directed and within ten
minutes there Will be ali appearance CT
abundance: freshness f1uffiness and an
incompatible gloss and lustre, and try
as you will you can not find a trace of
dandruff or falling hair; but your real
surprise will be after about two weeks
use, when you will see new hair-tine
and downy at first-yes-but really new
hair-sprouting out all over your scalp
-Danderine is we believe, the only sure
hair grower: destroyer of dandruff and
cure for itchy scalp and it never fails
to stop falling hair at once.
If you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth
with a little Danderine and carefully
draw it through your hair-taking one
strand at a time. Hour hair will be
soft, glossy and beautiful in just a few
Moments delightful surprise awaits
everyone who tries this.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
IF BACK HURTS USE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
EAT LESS MEAT IF KIDNEYS FEEL
LIKE LEAD OR BLADDER
BOTHERS.

Most folks forget that the kidneys.
like the bowels, get sluggish and clog
ged and need a flushing occasionally.
else we have backache and dull misery
In the kidney region, severe headaches.
rheumatic twinges. torpid liver, acid
stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts Of
bladder disorders.
lou simply must keep ycu- Eidnevs
active and clean. and the moment YOU
feel an ache or pain in the kidney re-
gion, get about four ounces Of Jad Salts
from any good drug store here. take a
tablespoonful in a glass of water before
breakfast for a few days and your kid
neys will then act fine. This famous
sSfts is made from the acid of cranes
and lemon juice. combined with Tthia.
and is harmless to flush clogged kid
ncys and stimulate them TO norma! ac
uVity 1t also neutralizes the acids in
the urine so it no longer irritates, thus
ending bladder disorders.
jad Salts is harmless: INEXPENSIVE.
makes a delightful effervescent Ii4r,ia
water drink which everybody should
take now and then to keep their kjfjnevs
clean, thus avoiding serious complica-
tons.
we'll known local druggist saws he
sells lots Of Jad Salts to folks who he
heVe in overcoming kidney trouble
while it is only trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
CAST OF SEVENTY-FIVE
Watch Your Step" a Real MusIca
COMEDY Featuring Entertainers.

Watch Your Step Spectacular
syncopated musical com Gy produc-
ton. comes to the ode n Thcater Fri
day evening. Watch Your Step" has
been mistakenly called revue. Thea
tergoers have come 70 accept the
meaning Of revue as series Of bur
lesQues Of events Of tn period, espc
Cially Of theatrical events. 'Watca
Your Step IS said to De a real musica.
comedy, providing plenty Of opportun
itv for the demonstration Of the tai
ents OF well-known entertainers, lum.-
naries of the stage whose regulations
are founded on unique achievements
There is no attempt made 10 burlesque
other stage offerings. One # the rea
sons for The success Of Watch Your
Step" in it's ya-iegated nature.
In addition the company numbers
over seventy five people. The chorus
costumes are said 10 be the very latest
expression in the world Ct fashion, the
gowns .themselve,, being sufficient ar
gument 10 convince feminine theater-
goers that the engagement is a
nOIuentous theairicsl event. ~Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
SECOND OF AMEs CONCERTS.
Nine. Johanna Gadski, Of Metropolitan
Opera, to Appear in Arnes Dec. 8.

Nine. Joha 7ra G8dski, the famous
Wagaelian soprano of the Metropolitan
Opera cf New York City, will sing in
AmeS al the college gymnasium Fri
day evening, Dec. s. This is the sec
oiid number OF The artist concert series
and promises to be as enthusiastically
received as was the concert by Nine.
Schumann- Heink, when $500 were
present.
Nine. Gadski is one of the leading
stars at the Metropolitan. having occu-
pied that enviable position for many
years. and is touring in concert before
her operatic work opens m January.
The Ames college is particularly fort
innate in being able to stage concerts
by such world famous artists as Nine.
Gadski and a splendid musical treat
is in store for her hearers.
Tickets for her recital may be had D!
addressing Prof. ]. {. Harris al Ames.
Prices for the concert will be - cents
and 81. ali seats being reserved. Tram
connections from Marshalltown to
Ames and return are admirably
g6euted to the use of those who care
to attend Ames concerts, and large
delegation will doubtless go. Commit
tee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
DR.. oEvlNE IN CITY.
New York Man Spends Few Hours in
City While on Way to Mt. Vernon.

DR.. Edward T. Devine, of New York
City. secretary of the Charity Organi-
cations Society of New York City, edi-
tor of Survey, and professor of phil
anthropy in Columbia University,
spent few hours in the city Monday
as the guest Of his brother, DR.. w. s.
Devine.
DR.. Devine was on his way to Mount
Vernon to attend u meeting OF the
board of trustees, of his alma mater,
Cornell College. DR.. Devine has been
home about month from Petrograd,
where he was sent as a special assist
ant to the ambassador~to Russia, upon
the request of the German government.
to investigate conditions among the
German prisoners of war in Russian
camps.
Because of the fact that he was III
the diplomatic service, DIR. Devine was
not at liberty to talk on conditions as
he found them in Russia.
DR.. Devines sisters, Mrs. e. A.
Boggs, of Waterloo, and Mrs. j. F..
Grouse. of Albion. also the latter's son,
Luverne. came to the city to visit a.
the w. S. Devine home during the
short stay of the New York brother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
Miss PunneIl 10 Bs Married. :

Announcement of an approaching
marriage that will be OF interest TO
friends of the hride-to-he became pub
lie here thru a little gathering OF
friends hed in State Center Sunday.
Miss Anna Punnefl is to be married be
fore Christmas, the exact date has not
been made public, to Mr.. Louis Ynng-
hiuth. of near Granville, y. NJ. The
wedding will take place and Mr. and
Mrs. Yungbluth will 90 to live on the
formers ranch in New Mexico.
At the John Young home in State
Center Sunday Mrs Anna Young serv-
ed dinner in honor Of Miss Punnell.
who spent the day there. Other guests
Included Nj and MIS- George Rundeil.
Of this city. with whom Miss Punne.l
lives and Mi and Mrs. Quincy Ser
gcant Of State Center. Miss Punnell.
who has been employed by Burch Bros
for nearly eight years. has given up
her employment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21

10y was released on bond Of $500.
signed by his mother, Mrs. Minnie
Molloy, and The hearing set for Satur-
day afternoon at 1880.
w. l.. Clay, a farmer boy living
northwest of the city. who was ar
rested Sunday by OFFICER Starn for
speeding an automobile in South Gen.
ter street was fined 81 and the costs
by Mayer Millard Monday afternoon.
T.. ID. Cock the young man said to
De from Mason City. who was held for
Investigation OF the burglary of the
ShciiGan store two week" ago, was
released on bona Tor $50 bv Mayor Mil
lard Mouday. The examination was
set for Saturday. Cook is said to have
given the police infol maticn regard
ing the robbery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21

storreys for the railroad company made
q motion for a directed verdict for the
railroad company. The motion was
argued part OF the afternoon and had
not been completed up to noon. The
jury was excused during the argu-
menta
Fl. c. Howell has filed suit against
Neils Anderson for $500, on claim for
rent assigned by Judge b. +. Cum
mings, the landlord of the store room
at IS East Main street, occupied by
Anderson's store, but assigned to How
ell. To secure the claim the stock was
attached this forenoon.
Thomas ]. Smith has filed suit
against r. NJ. Hawkins on claim on a
promissory note for $125.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
BETTER RETURNS TO REQUEST.
People Responding to Ladies' Commit
tee for Y. M. 6. A. Boys.

Immediately following the plea OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. committee for more
homes for the entertainment of the
1000 boys who will be in this city IN
attendance at the ninth annual Boys
Conference of Iowa on Dec. 1, and
8. the women of the city took a hand,
with gratifying results.
Mrs. Aaron Palmer. together with a
committee % twelve or thirteen ladies
got busy" early last week, with the
result that the names began to pour in
TO the committee At present there are
accommodations for about 500 boys,
about half the desired number. The
convention opens one week from next
Friday. During that time the commit
tee will put forth every effort to Sc
cure enough entertainment so that all
the delegates who want to may come
to Marshalltown and be assured of
place to stay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
Rotarians Enjoy
.SpelI,," Bee at
Regular Meeting

That oral photography is not this
lbest way to learn to spell. and that the
old time "spellin' bees" did not really
set a standard of good spelling, was
| discovered Monday evening when bus
mess and professional men of the city
belonging to the Rotary Club. enjoyed
u spell down" at>their regular dinner
| at the Pilgrim.
Following the meal Jasper Fisher
gave short talk on the activities VI
the Fisher Governor Company, after
which Superintendent Aaron Palmer
spoke briefly on the new and revised
| ideas in spelling. by which some I'M
necessary letters are omitted. without
adopted simplified spelling in its en-
| tirety.
The decks were then cleared for ac-
| ton. sides chosen, with w. II. Gilbert
and +. G. Pierce captains, and A.
Palmer as teacher. Simple words
were given first, such as Tuesday :,
| which, their, various forms of ito" ,
and other words of grammar school
caliber. In fact every one had been
spelled down before high school words
We're reached.
Then came the final test. w. T..
Smith and J. r, Billiard We're left, on
on each side. "Catarrh," said NJ
Palmer. 'C-a-t-a-r-r-a-h, said Mr..
Smith. Sit down. said the teacher.
"C-a-t-a-rrh.' spelled DR.. Billiard,
slowly. and he was, therefore, adjudg-
ed champion Of the evening, and per-
mitted to sit down without being tested
further Several others had gone down
on "catarrh''
Amusing indeed were some Of the in
cidents encountered during the even
ing. One man sat down as soon as he
was asked to spell bronchitis" without
even trying. A doctor went down on
"ahscess', Another man, and a form
er school teacher. failed ON "appendiS
Citis'' and a third boldly spelled ache
as AXE. On the catch words all
right several bit" and spelled it al
right, and altogether the members
enjoyed the evening fully.
Afterwards Mr.. Palmer declared that
such test was really not thorough
one. as in writing nearly every one is
able to tell whether word is spelled
correctly by looking at il. Mr.. Palmer
said that the children of today were
not being taught spelling orally, as in
former years. but were learning 70
spell correctly in writing. which is the
way they will use it most in any case.
Consequently. the Rotarians do not
feel too badly over the fact that they
just managed to get thru an eighth
grade spelling lesson
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
DILLON YOUNG MAN DEAD.
Jasper ~. Tjossen, Aged %, Dies o.
Pneumonia.

Jasper ]. Tjossen, aged 90, son Of
Mrs. j. T. Tjossen, one and one
half miles northeast Of Dillon, died
at the home Of his mother at $3.50 this
morning Of pneumonia. He had been
sick only a week. The family has
lived in the neighborhood for thirty
two years, and it was there thai Mr.
Tjossen was born, Jan. q, 1893. One
brother, Porter J. Tjossen, Of this city
and four sisters survive him, in addi-
ton to his mother. TheN sisters are
Mrs. Anna Knudson, Gilman; Mrs. Vir-
ginia Carson, LeGrand. and Misses
Mabel and Sidney, who live with their
mother.
The funeral will be held at the nome
at 1890 Friday morning. Burial will
be in the Stavanger cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
FORD STOLEN: is FOUND.
New Car. Presumably Taken by JOY
Riders, Is Recovered.

\ new five passenger Ford touring
car belonging 10 3. F. NaCnnm, that he
eft near the corner or First and
Church streets Monday evening. was
s.olen about 9 O'Clock. After the
police had searched for it most Of the
night. the car was found by people
living in the vicinity Of Tenth avenue
ard Nevada street shortly after day
light The car had been run apparent
ly ali n-Sat, as the engine was still
warm when Officer g" ri brought il
~ town. Il was not damaged. The
,wner lives seven. miles southwest Of
The city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-11-21
CHOLERA ASSOCIATION MEETING.
County Farmers to Meet in East Court
Room Saturday.

The first meeting of the Marshall
County branch of the Iowa Animal In
Gustry Association. since its organl-
cation, will be held in the east court
room Of the court house Saturday at
o'clock Details of the organization
will be completed and plans for its
work will be outlined. The assoc.a-
ton has members in every township,
and its object is TO hight hog cholera.
Dr. V. W. Knowles. the federal agent
who is organizing the farmers, expects
to have TaIna county organized by