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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
GooDBYE CUBE ROOT, EFT AL.
elimination Committee Asks Useless
School Subjects he Dropped.

There are so many useful things
to teach that the schools must omit
the useless Subjects" is the test OF
the report to be submitted Nov. to
the State Teachers Association at
Des Moines by the Elimination COM
mittee of which G.. NJ Wilson, head
Of the agricultural education depart
merit at Iowa State College is chair
man.
The recommendations of the COM
mittee, based largely upon letters re-
ceived from farmers and merchants
from all parts of Iowa, will ask that
cube root, parts Of arithmetic which
the ordinary citizen never uses and
similar useless matter in other sub
jects, be omitted from the school
course.
The time saved can be used to
teach better the essentials and to
provide for such subjects as agricul-
ture and home economics which are
of permanent interest to every farm
boy and girl. The work in these new
er subjects is becoming so we'll or
ganized that teachers in every part
of the state are having success teach
ing them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
New Court Cases.

Norman l.. Chase VS.. S. c. B. Will
liams ct al. Acton is to quiet title
to real estate.
Oneta Penisten VS.. Charles c. Pen
listen. The parties were married at
Leon, Sept. s, 1909, and lived togeth-
er until Oct. IS, 1916. Plaintiff asks
for a decree of divorce on the
grounds of cruel and inhuman treat
ment She also asks for temporary
alimony OF 500 and permanent ali
mony Of $500, and that she be
awarded the custody of their two
minor children. V. r. McGinnis, at
torney for plaintiff.
Cynthia A. Shaffner VS.. Amelia
Faber ct al. The parties are the
heirs OF Chas. P. Shaffner- and ask
that his property be sold and the
proceeds divided among the legal
heirs. c. w. Hoffman, attorney for
plaintiff.
Frost Publishing Co. VS.. H. D. De-
Kalb, A. r. SwitZer guar6ishee. Suit
is brought to collect a judgment of
1915. R. B. Hawkins, attorney for
plaintiff.
r. A. Shular vs. T. U. McCrystal
and wife. Plaintiff alleges that on
oct. IA, 1916, ne purchased farm
from defendants at the agree price of
$20750 and certain residence proper
ties in Leon ana Des Moines and paid
defendant 5000 on the contract. That
he is ready and willing to complete
the deal, but that defendants refuse
to deed the land to him. He asks that
defendants be compelled to deed the
farm to him or in case they cannot
comply with the contract that he
have judgment against defendant fol
1927. c. w. Hoffman, attorney fol
plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Battle Hill.

Several from these parts attended
the show at Kellerton Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Wion had bus
mess at Kellerton Thursday.
Mrs. Ray Thompson and children
of Van Vert came Saturday to spend
few weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward McGahuey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur DeVries spent
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Vanderflute and son
Charles.
John Launtz took dinner with Ed
McGahuey Sunday and they attended
Sunday school and meeting at Baker
Sunday afternoon.
Orpha and Bert McGahuey, Go1die
Stout and Vera and Vern Powers and
Ava Johnson spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam McGahuey.
Ralph and Roy Stout were Keller
ton callers Saturday afternoon.
Charles Payton called at Al Pay
tons Sunday.
Ava Johnson, Orpha McGahuey,
Jake Wiley and Vern Powers attend
ed meeting at Mt. Zion Sunday ev-
ening.
Mrs. Newton and daughter Daisy
were Kellerton callers Saturday ev-
ening.
G. w. McGahuey returned home
Thursday after spending few weeks
visiting with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. McGahuey.
Mrs. Al Payton has been on the
sick list the past week.
There will be pie supper at Bat
tie Hill school house Thursday night,
Everybody invited to come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
New Century Club Guest Day.

One of the most pleasant social
events of the season occurred Friday
afternoon, Oct. 9th at the assembly
room of the library when the mem
bers of the New Century Club and
their invited guests numbering in all
over one hundred enjoyed splendid
recital given by the faculty of Grace
Land College School of Music, of La
moni, Iowa.
Mrs. Florence Stevenson, pianist,
Miss Eva G. Mcnamara, reader, and
Mr.. Paul N. Craig, baritone, render
ed the following numbers:
(a)-"Andante and Capricioso,
op. IA, Mendelssohn, and
(b)-"Toccsta and Fugue," Bach,
Tausig, Mrs. Stevenson.
al am Thy Harp Wood
man, and
Rolling Down to Rio," Ger
man, Mr.. Craig,
"A Violent Remedy" Cook, Miss
Mcnamara.
(a)-"Sioisseau j'etais," Henselt,
Oh tincelles," Moszkowski,
(c)-" Staccata Caprice" Vogrich,
Mrs. Stevenson.
(a)-''Danny Deever," Damrosch,
(b)-"Irish Love Song" Lang,
(c)-"Up From Somerset" San
derson," Mr.. Craig.
al Encouragement" Dunbar,
OLA Coquette Conquered
Dunbar,
(c)-"Talking About Trouble"
Carrie Jacobs Bond, Miss Mcnamara.
Second Hungarian Rhapsody,
List, Mrs. Stevenson.
Several encores were graciOusly
responded to. The performance was
excellent all the way through and
was given in very pleasing manner,
clearly demonstrating the fact that
those taking part were artists in their
chosen profession.
At the conclusion of the program
refreshments were served. Guests
were present from Chicago, Mime
apolis, Rockford, Lamont, Grand Riv-
er and Garden Grove.
The committee in charge are to be
congratulated upon securing such
fine talent to provide the entertain
ment for the afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Celebrated 85th Birthday.

Sunday, Oct. 20, very pleasant
day was spent at the Mrs ]. Miller
home, it being the 85th birthday of
Mrs. Miller. Her children planned a
birthday dinner for her and it was
bountifully prepared by her daAgh-
tiers and daughters-in-law. Mrs. Mill
er received many beautiful. and use
full gifts and enjoyed the day very
much.
Those present were Mrs. Samantha
Clearwater of Decatur City, Mrs.
Amelia Black Of Alliance, Neb., Mrs.
Evelyn Bernan of McL0uth, Kansas,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Swift and daugh-
ters Birdie and Lillian of st. LOUIS,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Tye and daughter
Beulah and son Grover, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sample and son Mintas and
daughter Gretchen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mintas Miller and son Halle, Miss
Goidie Toney, Charlie Tharp, Pierce
Miller. i,
In the late afternoon all departed
for their many homes wishing Mrs.
Miller many more happy birthdays.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
White Oak.

Miss Ruth Wagner taught school
for Miss Carrie Rosengrant Friday.
Clyde Quayle has been on the sick
list the past week.
Several from here attended the
charivari at Mrs. Curry's Thursday
evening.
The Bell telephone men from Osce-
ola have been working in this vicin-
ity the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duffield and S.
H. Duffield autoed to Lineville Satur-
day to visit at the Dave Duftield
home.
IT. A. Churchill jr. from Anita,
Iowa, came Thursday and visited un-
til Monday with relatives and friends
here.
Ed Macy who lives north of Leon
was calling in this vicinity Saturday.
Born Monday, Oct. 80, to Mr.. and
Mrs Walt Quayle, a son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Cox-Buckinghan,.

A pretty home wedding occurred
last Sunday afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Buckingham,
who live near Decatur City, when
their daughter, Mae Belle was mar
ried to Mr.. George Cox of Leon. The
ceremony took place In the presence
of a large company of relatives and
friends. Rev. Raoul R. Moser, of
Leon, was the officiating clergyman.
Following the ceremony and congrat-
ulations all present sat down to a
bountiful wedding dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox we're the recipi-
.ents of many useful and beautiful
presents. They will begin house
keeping on farm near Decatur City.
AS both of them are numbered with
the worthy young people of our coun-
ty, their future promises to be one
blessed with happiness and prosper
lily.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
BOLT To MEREDITH.
List Of Republican Papers That
Have Left Harding Is Growing.
CANNOT STOMACH HARDING
Leading Party Papers of Iowa Refuse
to Endorce Harding's Legisla-
tive Record in This Campaign,
and Are Fighting Him.

Never before in Iowa have 50 many
Republican newspapers bolted their
party nominee for governor, and en-
dorsed the democratic nominee, E. T.
Meredith.
The list of Republican papers, and
independent papers which are gen
orally republican, now numbers near
ly seventy and is still growing and
promises to reach 100 before election
day.
Harding's endorsement of mud roads
and his efforts to thrust upon Mere
dith false issue of a big bond issue
for paved roads, has angered many
Of the editors, while others endors-
ing Meredith's dry campaign, are
opposed to Harding's line up with
the "wets." Still others oppose Hard
ing because of his legislative records,
which shows him in close and friend
ly touch with the corporations and
those desiring special privileges.
List of Boiling Papers.
The partial list Of boiling papers
follows:
Republican Newspapers.
Register, Des Moines: Times-Re-
publican, Marshalltown; Nonpareil,
Council Bluffs; Messenger, Ft. Dodge;
Bee, Jefferson; Bell, Primghar; Jour
nal, Scranton; Summit, Forest City;
Sun, Sac City; Register, Rockford;
Tribune, Ames; Herald, Story City;
Sun, Laurens; Republican, Harlan /:
Times, Alden; Plaindealer, Creston:
Journal, Bondurant; Times, Ankeny;
Journal, Marble Rock; Enterprise,
Williams; Review, Rudd; Press, Wash
ington; Journal, Delmar; Clipper.
Clarion; Monitor, Burt; Index, Hor-
nick; Park Avenue News, Des Moines;
Republic, Marathon; Enterprise, Clear
field; Times, Dallas Center; Portrait,
Patton: Sentinel, Aurelia; Enterprise,
State Center; Times Table, Lenox;
Recorder, Riceville; Sentinel, Iowa
Falls; Times, Klemme; Sentinel, Ma
rengo; Press, Ruthven;.a Guthrian,
Guthrie Center; Twiner, Woodbine;
Acorn. Oakland; Echo, Massena; Jour
nal. Dumont; Gazette, Collins; Ledger,
Yale: Advocate, Bows; Journal, Men.
To-; Optimist, Carlisle; Northwood In
dex, Gearing News Morningside Lead
or, Waterloo Courier.
Independent Newspapers.
Tribune, Galva; Journal, Delmar;
Advocate, McIntire; Local, Grand Riv-
er; Advocate, Bayard; Record. Mt. Yer
con; Reporter, Nicola; Chronicle, La
mont; Tribune Sioux City; Review,
Ottumwa; Free Press, Marine; Enter
prise, Brighton; Beacon, Hawkeye;
Tribune, Glenwood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
ON SPECIAL TRAIN
Democratic Orators on Five Day
Windup Of Campaign.
BAND PLAYS AT 100 STOPS
"Nilson and Meredith" Special Will
Bear Meredith, Connolly, w. w.
Marsh, Claude II. Porter
and National
Speakers.

A special train bearing r. u. mere
dith, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor, national speakers Of note, can
didates for state offices, w. w. Marsh
Democratic national committeeman,
Maurice Connolly Of Dubuque, Claude
r. Porter, U. S. district attorney OF
Centerville and scores Of other orators
for the democratic cause, is touring
Iowa for the last five days OF the
campaign, Oct. 31st, to Nov. 4th.
Starting at Corydon the morning OF
October 31st the special train Will
travel over the c., B. & @. lines to
Council Bluffs reaching there in time
for big night meeting.
The second day the train will pro
coed over the Milwaukee to Manila
where dinner will be served and then
on to Sioux City for big night meet
ing, November LIST.
The morning Of November I'd the
train will leave for run clear across
Iowa reaching Sheldon at 10 a. n.,
where it will transfer from the North
western to the Milwaukee line, con-
tinue the run to Mason City where a
night meeting will be held Thursday.
Friday morning the train will pro-
coed to McGregor, dinner will be
served at noon and then proceed to
Dubuque where the fourth meeting
will be held Friday.
Saturday will see the train on its
way to Davenport over the Milwaukee
which it will reach in time for din
ner and then proceed to Burlington
over the Rock Island where the final
night meeting will be held.
The party Of candidates and speak
ers will be accompanied by q brass
band which will play at the different
stops which will be about 100 In
number, and the direction of the spe'
cial, which will be known as the
"Wilson and Meredith" Special, will
be in charge of DR.. J. w. Reynolds
of Creston, Democratic State chair
man.
Never before in an Iowa campaign
has so extensive Swing around the
circle" been arranged for the closing
days of campaign.
County chairmen and leading demo-
Gratis have been notified Of the com
ing train, and the weekly press is adj
4vertising the meetings in each coun'
ty to be visited. Every effort Is being
made to make this closing Of the big
campaign q record breaker, In en-
thusiasm, attendance and vote getting
qualities. :.
The time of arrival Of the train will
be posted in advance by station agents
and democratic county chairmen Will
give it due publicity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Notice of Appointment of Executor.

In the district court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Decatur county.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Will
liam E. Cannon, deceased.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as executor of the es-
tate of William E. Cannon, late of
Decatur county, Iowa, deceased. All
persons in any manner indebted to
said deceased or his estate will make
payment to the undersigned; and
those having claims against said de-
ceased or his estate will present them
in manner and form as by law re-
quire, for allowance and payment.
Dated this 28th day of October A.
D. 1916.
ROY H. CANNON, 4
12-3t Executor Of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Great Revolt Against Harding

Not in the history Of Iowa has
there been such rebellion in any po-
litical party against candidate for
any office as there is now In the re-
publican party against the candidacy
of Mr.. Harding, the candidate for
governor. Mr.. Harding's playing
double On the liquor, question, his
well known alignment with the in
surance Interests and his opposition
to the sta, highway commission be-
cause ii insists on business principles
being applied in the construction Of
roads and bridges In the state is
turning away from the republican
party every voter who has a knowl-
edge Of what he stands for and who
knows that Mr.. Meredith, the demo-
cratic candidate. stands for the very
things to which Harding Is opposed.
Telegraph-Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
necent People Not Wanted?

Decent People Not Wanted?
A great many people are bemoan-
ing the fact that the preachers have
entered politics this fall. And the
same fellows that are wailing the
loudest about the downfall of the
preachers are the crowd that raised
the loudest cry against their wives,
mothers and daughters securing the
ballot last spring. 1t looks as II some
certain crowds do not want the de-
cent people Of the state to have any
thing to do with the election. Esther
yiIls Democrat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
ROY H. CANNON,
Executor Of said estate.

Rags Wanted-Tha Reporter Of
ice wants to buy q quantity Of clean
cotton rags. Must not be less than
II inches square. and larger prefer
red. Will spay cents per pound.
We cannot use heavy WOODEN raEs.
Bring in your rags and get the
mOnsv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

One serious objection to politician,
Is that they all-take themselves toe
seriously. s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

s No musician is ever very good
speaker and needn't be.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Rather than to be stingy rs some
people, we would rather remain poor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

"A. good many mothers are proud Of
some very odd looking sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

IA man never gets 20 old and ugly
that No does not hope he looks Young.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

There are great many grand
fathers clocks, but not many that
run.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Profess. onal musicians all seem
alike. and they are good deal alike.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Wars ON Whiskey Tr1st.

Bringing the record up to date. in
March. 1916, he cites from . CONF
munication from whiskey distiller
the enormous profits derived from
the sale Of wfiskey under the
whiskey trust plan Of operation and
concludes: 81
I'VE are not ihjuring agriculture
by advocating prohibition. We are
fighting that prince Of monopolists,
known . the whiskey trust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-18

The long line was composed of the their sponsors and maids The old fash toned dances, Virginia reel, waltz polka, and others were indulged in. The crowd was so great that even the annex, which was recently constructed across Seven teenth street, was crowded.
 The old veterans showed much eager ness to dance and all joined in and kept things quite gay.
 With the governor and Mrs. Henderson and his staff there and many noted offi- cers and their wives, sponsors and maids and other belles and beauties, the Confederate colors and flags waving ev- anywhere and the band playing Dixie and other thrilling airs the scene will never be forgotten and will finger long in the memories of the veterans and others who attended The costumes were beautiful and with the variety of colors darting here and there made the scene 8 gala enc.
 None of the many beautifully and lovely affairs of this week which were de voted to the entertainment of the Con- federate Veterans, sponsors and maids was more delightful than the musical given last evening complimentary to the state convention of music clubs Memo lis band, assisted by the chorusses from the Music Study and Treble Clef club under the direction of Mr. William Gus sen and MT. Rienzi Thomas, directed the Arion club, which is considered the best male chorus in the city. The male and female choruses rendered several selec- tions together.
 The only soloist of the evening was MT. Frederick Gunster, who is always so gracious and so was willing to give the many hundred visiting an opportunity to hear his splendid voice.
 MT. Gunster charmed the audience in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-18
/" The Little Colonel Tn The Birth of Nation Was Not Acting; II Was Real" Says MT. Henry
 B. Walthdl the Hero of the Great War Play
By DOLLY DALRYMpLE

IF I'd had even the germ of notion that Mr. Henry B. Walthall, the A adored hero of "The Birth of Ma tion,'' was to be in Birmingham this week but, well, the right kind of germs never seem to get into my brain; I might have known he'd be here for the reunion; it was just the climax to the wonderful gathering and although we'd seen him in the picture-to see him in person was quite a different thing.
 To me- after meeting Henry Walthall yesterday and chatting with him for a few moments, I can truthfully say that he is the most adorable creature I ever saw; you couldn't help but love him to save your life; no wonder people rave over him; no wonder when a play is announced with Mir. Walthal1 as the hero, movie fans flock in soughs to see it; no won- der that today he stands pre-eminent and peerless as the greatest screen actor of the age, for with his personality, gentle and insstent, he couldn't keep from be- ing
 By means of an especially excellent pho- nograph, it might be possible to render
  thall; cold type, on white paper, can record his words of course; but it cannot produce the mellowness of their sound, the richness of the delicate and signifi- cant intonations, for Henry Walthall learned to talk among the foothills Of Alabama over in Shelby county, where he spent his childhood days.
 It was an odd little scene yesterday that was pictured when l met MT. Wal thall; it would have made good copy for the camera; it was a little floating cameo of a scene, not bit according to journalistic traditions; there was no strong glare of high power electric lights Illuminating a dressing room and reveal ing MT. Walthall in his makeup for "The Little Colonel" instead it was in the crowded marts of the city-and be- fore we could call our souls our own, the masses had congregated about MT. Wal thall. recognizing him as he passed along the thoroughfares and stopping to get ] glimpse of the hero whom they adore!
 Personal vanity is predicted of actors; like woman, they are supposed to trade on their good looks as long as the trad ing is good, but Mr. Walthall has less vanity than any actor I've ever met, and I've met them all-nearly-from Sir John ston Forbes Robertson to Raymond Hitchcock.
 What would you or I be-if we'd had the admiration and the adulation that this young man has had? Why our heads would be turned so that we would be the laughing stock of our friends as well as our enemies.
 Mr. Walthall is slight of stature, a mere slip of boy; his wonderful hair waves back from his intelligent, noble brow, above the sweetest eyes I ever looked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-18

into-eyes that David Copperfield might have had-all wistful and tender and plaintive.
 "Off' the stage-or rather, screen, MT. Walthall looks exactly as he does "on;" he even holds his broad brimmed hat in the same graceful manner that he does when in his romantic love making to the girl of his heart in the big war play, we see him standing in courtly obeisance, as he declares his admiration for her; every little gesture and trick is just the same "off' the stage as "on;" and many times during our brief conver- sation the figure of the elegant, charm ing southern gentleman faded away and changed to the figure of "the Little Colo ne,," as we paused to pay homage to one so wonderful.
 despise reminiscence. It is the refuge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-18

the Celeste Aida (Nerd1). This was one of the last occasions the Birmingham who soon goes to New York to become member of the Metropolitan Opera company.
 The three chorusses with the band &C., compartment, under the direction of Philip Memoli used the Pilgrim S Chorus" and Hail, Bride Abode from Tannhauser, and "The Hallelujah Chorus" from ''The Messiah"
 Memolrs band gave two numbers, "The Aida March" and Overture to William Tell" "The Sea Fairies by Mrs. H. H. A. Beach was sung by the Music Study and Treble Clef choruses.
 The Arion club rendered several spien- did numbers.
 The W. L. Yancey chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, gave one of the most brilliant and notable affairs of the week when they entertained at a banquet at the Southern club, with covers laid for 200 in the beautiful tudor room. The Dorothy Perkin combined with the Confederate flag was used in the decora- tions.
 Mrs. R. H. Pearson, president of the chapter acted as hostess, and Mrs. Chap pell Cory acted as toastmaster.
 Short talks were made by several. Mrs. Oscar Hundley delivered the address of welcome, and also Mrs. c. Helen Plane gave a short address, as did Mrs Stone, an ex-president of the United Daughters of the Confectionery, who spoke of the early days. Mrs. Richard Clark of Mobile told of the work of the "baby chapter
 Mrs. Frank Odenheimer of Washing ton, D. C., president general, made few remarks. Mrs. Tench of Arkansas had ''The Crosses of Honor as her subject.
 Mrs. Bibb Graves of Selma, president of the Alabama division, and Miss Mildred Rutherford of Athens Ga., each contrib uted to the pleasure of the evening. Mrs. c. J. Sharp closed with a few words of farewell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-18

of the destitute. But remember, this oc- casion was unique for me, and so I went back to the early days of MT. Walthall s career and asked him about just hp- he felt when he was selected by Mr. ezxe&sth to play what ultimately resulted 9a Che greatest screen role the world has svor known.
 Playing the part could not apply to my work in The Birth of a Nation, "Mr. Walthall said. The role of the Little Colonel was real; it was not acting; it was myself; it expressed my sentiments about those dreadful, blood curdling days; it gave vent to my feelings about those somber, gray times as nothing else could have done: my heart aches when I think of the strife. the suffering, the poverty, the bloodshed connected with those days,
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