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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Facts Concerning Cemetery Extern
sion.

The question Of procuring addition
al cemetery grounds has been before
the city councils for a number of
years and in consequence of division
of opinion as to which direction
would be best to make the extension,
final action had been delayed until
imperative that more land should be
acquired Immediately for burial pur-
poses. The opposition having dimin-
ished to one member, councilman J.
M. Gardner, and he finally gave in,
the city council unanimously voted to
extend it westward, and the mayor
Was instructed to appoint a commit
tee of two to wait upon Mr.. Cummins,
the owner of the west land and get
his price for 10 acres adjoining the
present cemetery. He refused to con-
slider any amount less than $3.50 an
acre, or $500 for the 10 acres.
The committee made their report
to the city council to this effect,
whereon the council believing this to
be an unreasonable price, instituted
condemnation proceeding according to
law and sheriff's jury composed of
six represc ntative citizens versed in
land prices, fixed the price at $210
per acre or $21O0 for the above stat
ed 10 acres
No member of the city council has
had anything to do in fixing this
price and any statement to the con-
trary is wrong and misleading.
March 16, 1916.
G. r. Farquhar, Mayor,
,31-2t of the City of Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Observation-Disclosures.

= At the residence of Rev. Alex Reid,
Saturday, March II, 1915, at 4:3O
p. M, Mr.. Harry H. Brenizer, of La
moni, Iowa and Miss Mabel K. Rem
fro of Bethany, Mo-, were united in
holy wedlock. Rev. Reid pronounced
the ceremony The marriage VOWS
were taken in the presence of Mrs.
Reid and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Rem
fro, brother and sister-in-law of the
bride.
The bride is the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Renfro of Bethany, Mo-, and is a
successful school teacher. She needs
no further Introduction as she is
we'll and favorably known in Beth
any and different parts of the coun-
ty, and has host of friends who
admire and respect the many vir-
tues. The groom is stranger, to
us but he comes from splendid
family who helped to bring the wild
prairie of this country to blossom
as the rose. He is the son of DR..
!Theopilus Brenizer: and wife, and has
the appearance Of being in every re-
spect a man.
The young couple will go to house,
keeping on farm close to the state
line lin Colfax township. May the
blessing of Almighty God attend them
through their journey of life. Beth
any Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Celia Sllular.

Celia Narcissa Shular was born on
June 20, 1902, at Des Moines, Iowa,
and passed away on March IA, 1916,
at Leon, Iowa, after a long illness.
Celia united with the Presbyterian
church of Leon on April 4, 1915. She
finished the eighth grade of the Leon
schools, but the serious condition of
her health prevented her entering
the high school with her class. She
was very cheerful and patient in suf-
fering and always considerate Of
those about her The funeral was
held at her home, March Is, 1916,
at 2:3O. Six of her classmates acted
as pallbearers and five of her friends
sang songs that she loved, and had
often sung herself.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

pensating Fapor Plug. we re-
peated the test of September
IA, showing 44.2 miles per gal
lon and 40 miles per hour
speed.
On September 18th, we re-
peated tests Of September 18th
and easily climbed Bald Noun
tain all the way up on high.
Then on September 18th, in
the leading Detroit newspaper.
we challenged any maker of
any car or carburetOr to equal
or surpaSS our performance,
but no one accepted the chal-
lenge, although during these
tests mentioned above our car
was followed and observed UNI
officially by makers of carbu-
retors and cars.
Through Crowded Traffic with
Low Gear Locked
Then we performed another
sensational feat on September
18th. With the same car eq-
tipped with the COmpensating
VnpOr Plug we drove all day
through the streets of Detroit,
selecting the throughfares that
were the most crowded with
traffic at the busiest hours
with the low gear locked by u
plate so that it could not be
used. Never once was it me-
cessary to stop or start-and
remember, this remarkable
feat was accomplished with q
Ford
Same Results on All Cars
Each day the results were
published in the Detroit Free
Press"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
j. G. Keshlear.

James G. Keshlear was born In
Jackson county, Missouri. August 4,
1856, and died at his home near Da-
Wis City, Iowa, March IS, 1916, aged
50 years, Z months and Is days. Mr..
keshl rear received his education in
the district schools of Missouri and in
the high school of Independence, Mo.
He came to Iowa in the fall Of 1885.
Nov. II, 1891, he was married to AL
tina b. Bolon. Four children were
born to the union, namely William B.,
Tessie, who died in infancy, Garland
e X, and Blendine, who together with
his wife and two brothers and one
sister survive him.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon, March 21. Short
services were conducted at the home
after which the sorrowing family and
friends followed the remains of their
loved one to the Methodist church in
Davis City where Rev. Raoul r. Mos
er, pastor of the Leon Methodist
church, had charge of the services.
Every available seat in the church
was occupied and many stood during
keshlear was then laid to rest in the
cemetery west of town. The l. 0. 0.
F. of which Mr.. Keshlear was an
honored member, had charge of the
services at the grave. The floral
tokens were many and beautiful.
James C. Keshlear will be missed,
That which was good and true and
strong in his character and life will
live, and will continue to influence
others. His shortcomings and foibles
lie buried with him in the grave. His
spirit is in the hands of just God.
May the promises of Jehovah COM
fort the bereaved ones, and may the
teaching of His Word be precious
to us ALL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
The Automatic Cabetor Co. of Chicago manufacturers the Cpen-
ang Vapor Plug Saturday Evening

Your motor will run smoother
and quieter than ever before
YOU can idle her down to two
miles per hOur--and you know
that no Ford car with regular
equipment can be idled down
to less than six miles per hour.
pretty strong claims these -
but we prove them or refund
every penny of your deposit.
> Startling Exhibition at Detroit
We selected the city of Detroit
for a test-for two reasons. It's
the home Of most Of the big
gest car manufacturers, and if
you know this vicinity you will
agree that it has some pretty
stiff hills that will cause grief
to most any car.
Here's the Proved Record
On September 18Th we bought
a new ford Touring Car from
the Ford Detroit Sales Co. On
the 14th. 18th, and 18th. we
ran it on the streets Of Detroit
and up the steepest hills i'll
Wayne County.
On September 14th, we tested
the car with regular Ford equ-
ipment showing 24.2 miles to
the gallon and 40 miles speed
to- the hour.
On September 18th. we climbed
two-thirds to three quarters up
Bald Mountain road, the one
impossible hill around Detroit
on high-without our plug.
Then We Issued u Challenge
On September 18th. equipping
the same car with the COM
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

J. H. Warrington, of Garden
Grove, was in Leon Monday and re-
turned home with his pocketbook
considerably lightened, having paid
his taxes for the year, which are no
small SIM ..-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Revival Meetings at Grand River.

The revival meetings at the Grand
River Baptist church conducted by
Rev. Hickman and Rev. Vanderpool
are progressing nicely with good in
terest and growing crowds and Rev.
Hickman is delivering some powerful
sermons backed up by the Holy Spirit
which brings the truth and the plain
gospel of Jesus Christ. All are in
vited to attend these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Leon Baptist Church Notes.

On Sunday, April Q, the Baptist
Sunday school will meet again at ten
o'clock in the Baptist church. All
those interested are requested to
come and take part Leaflets have
been provided and your presence will
be appreciated. Come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
instantaneous
Results
and
Never Wears
Out

Has your car these weaknesses
Does your car in actual use
develop any of these symp-
toms?
l. Did you ever try to start
your motor and have it
spit and die?
2. Are you afraid of one or
more hills you have tried
to make on high?
3. Do you make quick get
away?
4. Are you continually apollo
giving to your friends be-
cause your engine is a
noise maker?
S. In a friendly brush on the
road have you been just
"nosed OUT?
All these defects will be things
of the past once you equip
your car with the Compensate
ing Vnpor Plug under our
money-back if-not satisfied
SuaTdutees
Advantages We Prove
The Compensating Plug is
simple in construction and Is
positive in performance =
nothing to be adjusted or reg
ulated at any time.
In addition to 80 per cent more
speed, 80 per cent more power,
40 per cent'-mOre mileage and
practically no carbon deposit
drive as long and fast as you
please and you can't make the
water in your radiator boil, of
your motor is in good condi-
ton.
W. Al cola co11,1, r.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Makes Starting Easy
Made for
all Sizes of Cars
and
Carburetors

Almost every car manufa cturer
In Detroit wrote, telephoned
us or sent his engineers.
Hundreds Of owners of all the
makes of cars tried to purchase
the device. Managers of con-
Germs operating batteries of
cars for their statesmen focked
in. Large numbers of dealers
applied for the sales agency.
We don't have to devote any
space to prove to you that you
want this wonderful money
saver for your car--especial1y
when we offer it to you at our
own risk.
Accept this money-back-i f-not-
satisfied offer here and now
you simply can't afford to pass
it by.
The price is IS to you and to
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Attorney Marion Woodland went to
Creston Monday where he is engaged
as attorney in the case against John
Epperley and Harve Allard, which
will be tried in the Federal Court
this week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

eVerybody-and all we ask is
that You send us the coupon
with IS bill, check, p. o.
or express order attached--as Il
depOsit-until you are more
than satisfied.
If after q 30-day trial you de-
eide you can do without the
compromising vapOr Plug -
simply send it back and we
will refund your money.
Without the COmpensating Va
pOr Plug you are losing money
money every day-it can be
attached to any car in Is
minutes-full directions with
each plug-so why delay.
Tear Off the coupon-mail it
now-today. Or if you wish
call at our salesroom in Leon
Iowa, and we will fit you out
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Marion E. WATSON, of Des Moines,
was calling on his numerous friends
in this city last Friday. Marion is
strutting around like peacock over
the arrival of charming little
daughter at his home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Robert Gates, who is a student in
the Leon High School, went to his
home at Davis City last Friday even
ing to visit over Sunday, being accom-
panied by his cousin, John Gates, of
this city. 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

H. H. Flanagan, the mail clerk on
the Des Moines and Gainesville run,
passed through this city Monday go
ing to Davis City, where he is doing
some surveying for parties who are
putting in a lot of tile on some low
land.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

A. T. Weldon, of near Davis City,
was business visitor in this city
Saturday. Mr.. Weldon's friends are
urging him to make the race for the
democratic nomination for county
treasurer ..t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Mrs. w. P. Brown, of Garden
Grove was in Leon Monday enroute
home from a visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kim Fairall at Osceola,
her mother having been quite sick
for several days but is now better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Mr.: and Mrs. AL Tharp and their
daughter, Mrs. E. R. Potts, of Grand
Island, Neb., who are visiting at the
home of w. w. Craig in this city,
went to Davis City Thursday and
visited couple of days with his
brother, Joe Tharp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Mrs. Will Shields, of Whitesboro,
Oklahoma, who had been visiting at
the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Harriet Camp, in this city, went to
New Hampton, Mo-, Monday to visit
a few days with her parents, before.
returning home Mrs. Shields is a.
sister of Mrs. B. w. Lanning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Mrs. Lucy D. Ray and sister, Mrs.
Sallie Coyne, returned last Friday
from visit of several months in
Florida, Cuba, and at various points
of interest in the south and east. The
ladies had a most delightful winter,
escaping all of the cold weather.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Worth M. Miller, editor of the
Keith County News, at Ogallala, Neb.,
came in last Wednesday and visited a
couple of days at the home of his
uncle, Lew Gillian, in this city. Mr..
Miller has the only paper in Keith
county, and has fine business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Special meeting at the tabernacle
for the farmers Saturday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Howard Bennett, formerly of De-
catur, who moved some months ago
to Bashor, Colorado, came in last
week to look after some business
matters here. He reports he and his
sons are well pleased with their Colo-
RADIO land, and expect to raise good
crops this year. Ri
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Mcclure, Of
Humeston, came down last Friday to
attend the Battle Cry of Peace" "
Mrs. McGuire playing the piano part
for the orchestra. Mr.. Mcclure is
the editor Of the Humeston New Era,
and gets out one of the best papers
published in Iowa, outside q county
seat town. We enjoyed a pleasant
visit with him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Accident Insurance? r. b. Faust In.
,nrance Agency, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Miss Ollie Foxworthy, who is a
student at Drake University at Des
Moines, came Friday evening to visit
over Sunday at the home of her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. O. w. Foxworthy.
She was accompanied to Leon by her
friend, Miss Opal Newport, of Panora,
Iowa, who is also student at Drake.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Accident Insurance? f.. b. Faust In
surance Agency, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Church Of the Brethren.
FRANKLIN

Sunday school at 10 a. m:
Morning service at II a. m.
Christian Workers meeting at 1880
p. m.
There was a splendid crowd and
good attendance at the meetings last
Lords Day.
A very interesting Christian Work
ers' meeting was held in the even
ing.
( These meetings are growing both
in interest and attendance.
The young people are taking an ac-
tive part in all the meetings.
The subject for next Sunday even
ing is Fayorite. Characters of the
Bible" Mrs. Matte johnson leader.
A. L. Sears will have charge of the
morning service.
All are cordially invited to attend
each of these services.
Several of the letters from our cor
are crowded out this
week as they did not reach us until
too. late for this issue.
Please mail your letters 50 they will
reach us not later than Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Harrison Ieaeyw 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Decatur County Overland Company,
Lamont, Iowa.
Enclosed find S. in full payment for one
Compensating Vapor Plug with the under
standing that you guarantee it for life and
will refund my SIS deposit in full if I return
your device to you within 80 days. 1 use
:. .... sized carburetor; name of car
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
MISTRESS FASHION,

The Mary Page mode is here. Watch
for Mistress Fashion! She's taken a
new route! She's stepping out of the
films. There's only one photoplay by
which fashion could come. There's
only one photoplay that has star
charming enough to do full justice to
"Lucile's' exquisite creations. That
photopay is The Strange Case of
Mary Page" produced with all the per-
lection you are accustomed to see I'M
der the name "Essanay." Mary Page
steps out of the Ladies World to live
for you on the screen. You know how
Lucille" originated the Mrs. Vernon
Castle style. You know her costumes
are sought by exclusive Fifth Avenue
society leaders, by the stages great
est actresses, by the worlds most
beautiful women. Mary Page mode
will spread like wild fire throughout
the country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
Arcade
TONIGHT.


Cold Dust"--John Strang, head OF
the firm of Strang & Co, is ordered
away for rest by his physicians. He
sails for South America, leaving
ORear, his junior partner, in charge.
O'Rear Immediately discharges all the
old employees and replaces them with
young blood. Among those discharged
is Edward Dickson, who has been
head bookkeeper for thirty years. He
becomes i'll and is declining as result
of his dismissal Flo Dickson. the
office favorite, and Jimmy, the steno-
grapher who is in love with her, risk
their positions with the firm by writ
ing a letter to the old man telling him
to return to work, signing the presi-
dents name. Almost certain that he
will not recover they wish to make his
last hours happy ones. He begins to
recover. About this time O'Rear closes
a contract with a construction COM
pany, the heads of which are crooks.
John Strang returns from South
America just in time to save his firm
from bankruptcy. He tells O'Rear the
old employees knew the record of this
construction company and. hay they
been at work, would have blocked the
deal. Strang then notifies all the old
employees to return to work, including
Thomas Dickson. Flo and Jimmy are
saved.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
HANCOCK COUNTY.

GREENFIELD, March 4.--Watson is
to be an easy winner in the Republi-
can senatorial contest; Goodrich for
governor will receive substantial
plurality, while the congressional con-
test will be a very close one. lndica-
tons are, however, that Comstock will
defeat Lynch In the Democratic con-
gressional contest predictions have
been made that LontZ will secure
majority of at least two hundred over
Gray.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04

mary election next Tuesday indications
are that McCray will secure a plural
ity over Goodrich for governor. Wat
son will receive substantial plurality
for senator. Surprising as it may
seem, Henry, the home county of P.
]. Lynch, will quite probably return a
substantial plurality for Comstock in
the congressional race. The Demo
cratic contest will result in sub
stantial majority for Adair for COVER.
nor In the congressional race. victory
was at first conceded to Gray, because
of his strong organization. and the
campaign waged in Henry county by
certain Wayne county Democrats in
the interest of Gray, but as the cam
paign draws to close it is conceded
that Lontz has a fair chance of VIC
tory. The past week Lontz's candi-
dacy has shown great strength.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

BROOKVILLE, Ind, March 4.-Wat
son for senator and Goodrich for gov
ernor will be the choice of Franklin
county Republicans.
A victory for kynch over Comstock
in the congressional contest appears
certain.
Adair will be an easy winner in the
Democratic gubernatorial contest, and
in the congressional contest majority
Of the Democratic voters will support
the Lontz candidacy against Gray, not
withstanding the fact that Gray for
merly resided in Franklin county and
has many friends here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
THURSDAY.

Clara kimball Young, whose repu-
tatlon in "Trilby" placed her ahead of
all other motion picture actresses, is
going one better in the forthcoming
World Film production of Camille -
This, OF course. is based upon Alexan-
der Dumas great French play, 1.-The
Lady With the Camellias." This play
has given the greatest actress of two
generations the opportunity of ap-
pearing in spectacular role, bringing
out all of the varied emotions which
can be shown on the stage
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
FAYETTE COUNTY.

CONNERSVILLE, Ind, March r.
Probable results in the Republican pri-
mary election contest in Fayette coun-
ty are: For governor, Goodrich; for
senator, Watson: for congressman,
Comstock The congressional contest
will be a close one, but it is conceded
that Comstock has the edge over
Lynch. Probable results in the Demo
cratic contest: For governor, Adair;
for congressman, Gray. This is the
home county of Finly H. Gray. and he
has very strong organization. Lontz
has made a great progress during the
last ten days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
RUSH COUNTY.

RUSHVlLLE, Ind. March 4.-Prob-
able results in the Republican primary
election contest are: For senator,
Watson; for governor, Goodrich; for
congressman, Constock. The congress
sional contest will be a close one, but
popular opinion picks Comstock as the
favorite Democratic contest results:
For governor. Adair for congressman,
LontZ In the latter contest every
thing points to LontZ, administering
an overwhelming defeat to Gray.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
MExICANS TO BATTLE

MEXICO CITY, March 4.-Strong
Constitutional forces are approaching
Oaxaca, where the southern rebels are
entrenched for decisive battle. The
Carranza troops were about twenty
miles from the city Friday. The city
of Oaxaca is in the district where
Felix Diaz is said to be heading a
revolution
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04
WAYNE COUNTY.

WAYNE COUNTY.
1t would not be surprising if at least
three-fourths of the total vote OF
Wayne county will be polled next
Tuesday. In the Republican contest
for United States senator Harry s
New undoubtedly will secure a plu
rality over Watson, although Watson s
vote will be larger than at first an
ticipated. Goodrich, for governor, will
secure very large plurality, although
considerable McCray strength has de.
veloped in the northern part of the
county during the last week McCray
may carry New Garden township.
Everything points to a very substan,
tial majority for Judge Comstock over
P. j. Lynch in the congressional con,
test, notwithstanding Lynch's very pre-
tentious campaign in every section OF
the county
In the Democratic contest, Adair for
governor, will receive record break.
ing vote. He is very popular with
Wayne county Democracy
John M. LontZ. candidate for the
congressional nomination against Fin.
1y H. Gray, will receive a majority in
his home county which will be, it is
believed, large enough to cinch his
victory in the district jackson and
Washington townships are the only
townships in the county where any
real opposition to the Lontz candi
dacy has developed. but il would not
be surprising if Lontz carried these
two townships along with the other
thirteen
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-04

is; fortified. if the impuri-
ties are driven from the blood,
and the nerve tissues fed with whole
some and strengthening food medi-
cine, there is no danger in the change
Of seaons. Father Johns Medicine is
invaluable as tonic in the spring. 1t
strengthens the system and drives out
the poisonous waste matter-builds up
the body. 1t is this power that has
made it so successful for colds md
throat troubles. No weakening stimu-
lants morphine or other dangerous
drugs or alcohol-Adv.