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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
HAVE YOU A Rad BA0Kl
II You Have the Statement Of this
MaysvIlle Resident WIN Interest
You


Does your back ache, night and day /;
Hinder work; destroy your rest?
Does it stab you through and
through
When you stoop or lift or bend?
Then your kidneys may be weak.
Often backache Is the clue.
Just to give you further proof,
The kidney action may be wrong.
IL attention is not paid
More distress will soon appear.
Headaches, dizzy spells and nerves,
Uric acid and its ills
Make the burden worse and worse.
Liniments and plasters can't
Reach the inward cause at all;
Help the kidneys-use the pills
Maysville folks have tried and
proved.
What they say you can believe.
Read this Maysville mans account
See him, ask him, IL you doubt.
l. Stevens, West End, Maysville.
says "My kidneys were out Of or
der and had backaches. The pains
extended through my kidneys. Doan's
Kidney Pills had been used in the
family, so | gave them a trial. They
made me feel better in every way"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Stevens had. Foster-Milburn Co..
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
JAPAN TO RENEW CONTROVERSY
WITH UNITED STATES
AFTER WAR

Washington, September 27--Japan's
purpose to renew after the European
war her contention for the right of her
people to emigrate to and own land in
the United States, suggested in New
York yesterday by Baron Yoshiro Sa-
katanl, former Financial Minister in
the Tokyo Cabinet, was frankly admit
ted today at the Japanese Embassy.
Negotiations over these questions,
which came to a deadlock two years
ago, are not regarded by Japan con-
cluded, it was explained, but merely
postponed while the larger issues of
the war are being dealt with.
The deadlock followed long series
of conferences between former Secre-
tary or State Bryan and Baron Chinda,
then the Japanese Ambassador, and an
exchange of notes between the two
Governments over the alien land legis-
lation enacted by California.
After the State Department lad
pointed out that under its constitution
the United States Government could
do no more than seek to prevent such
legislation, and the person affected by
II had recourse to the Federal Courts.
Japan closed her complaint with a
note saying her complaint had not
been answered and reserving for the
present further discussion of the is
sue"
1t has been generally assumed that
the issue would remain in allegiance
only while Japanese were occupied
with the war, but until now no one
in a position to speak with authority
has said so. There will be no formal
discussion of the subject by the EN-
bassy, at least until the arrival of the
new Ambassador, DR.. Amoro Sato, who
was appointed when Baron Chinda was
transferred to London. and who is ex-
pected in Washington in a few months
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
OF STATE VICE COM.
MISSION is PLANNED

Steps preliminary to formation of
a State Vice Commission will be taken
at the annual State Conference on
Charities and Corrections at Owens
boro, October 81, % and %.
The purpose of bringing the ques-
ton before the conference is to be-
gin to form public opinion for the es-
Enlistment of such commission.
Another important subject to come
before the conference is the report
of the National Child Labor Commits
sion of New York, which has been
investigating in counties of Kentucky,
To show the extent to which the
situation exists In some counties, a
prominent citizen of one of the Cen
trail Kentucky counties investigated
conditions in his county recently with
regard to the attendance at the coun-
ty public schools in the county and
found, according to his own statement
that only so per cent of the children
who ought to be in schools, attended
Steps to improve such conditions as
this will be taken by the conference
Children who should be going to the
schools, it is said, in many cases are
forced to work in the tobacco patches
and do other work.
The penal question VIII be another
Subject discussed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
q. o. p. GIVES ROOSEVELT FREE
REIGN ON SPEECHES

New York, September 2s--Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt will be permitted
to arrange his own itinerary when he
takes the stump for Charles e. Hughes
Chairman Wilcox of the Republican
National Committee, declared today
that more than twenty requests have
already been received for the presence
of Colonel Roosevelt in various cities.
81 have turned over all these to Mr..
Roosevelt" said Mr.. Wilcox. "He can
make up his own list of the towns
where he will speak"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
VILLA TOOK NO PART IN RAID,
SAYS LANSING

Washington. September 2s-Secre-
tary Lansing today fatty contradicted
the Official report OF General George
Bell. Jr.. that villa was present at the
raid on Chihuahua City September 10,
that Carranza soldiers deserted 10 him
ana that great quantities of munitions
we're captured. An Official announce
oent by Secretary lansing stated that
the State Departments information
ccnlorma TO the facts as presented BY
lho Mexican Government that yilla
vas not IN chlhpahua end that there
vSfe ASSERTIONS
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
RAILROAD time TABLES
|AIsSI|l

No. II departs 5:S5 a. M, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 9 departs 100 p. m. daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 10 departs $40 p. m. daily.
No. 10 arrives $50 a. M. daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. Is arrives 2:O5 p. m. daily.
No. II arrives $3.50 p. M, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 16 arrives 1880 a. m, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. IL departs 1850 a. m. daily ex-
cept Sunday.
Sunday Only
No. 1T departs at 6 a. m.
No. l1S arrives at 11:25 D. m.
Schedule effective SundG. hay %,
subject to change without notice.
II. s. ELLIS. Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
HnM,s This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F
] Cheney for the last Is years and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.,
Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
IMMENSE SALE or MTOl PINEAPPLE
PEPslN IN OUR CITY

There has just been received another
large consignment of Natol Pineapple
Pepsin Compound. Its sooting, stimu-
lnting effects and the fact that chemi-
cally 1t resembles the digestive fluids
of the stomach makes 1t an ideal medi-
cine for all forms of stomach trouble,
poor digestion, and bowel disorders. II
Is made from Pineapple Juice and
Pepsin combined with other needful
ingredients. SOC trial size bottles. J..
Jas. Wood & Son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29

found 1t to be all you
say it is. l was so
sick that l could not
stand at my sink to
wash dishes and /
could not sit without
a pillow under me.
l had the doctor
every few days but
since / have taken
the Com pound l
don't have TO send
for him. have had
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
DR.. BULLA WILL TAKE PART
Head Of Wesley Bible Class Movement
and Very Enthusiastic Worker.

It was a great advance step when
the Methodist Church, South, a few
years ago, established a department
for the Organized Adult Bible Glass
and called Rev. Chas. ID. Bulla, d. D.,
to be the head OF it. Immediately
there was a new life in the Sunday
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29

Probably 1t is none of our business
but we have often wondered if Nor
Tcn attaches trailers to his auto when
h takes his family for a spin.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29

later there was given to this same man
the task of organizing the classes in
the Secondary Division of the Sunday
school. He has not only been able to
do marvellous things himself, but has
trained body of workers who are as.
ISOLATED with him in working out the
plans for great future. DR.. Bulla is
an attractive speaker and will delight
all who hear him at the Kentucky Sun.
day-School Convention, at Somerset,
October 5-S.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry.
Schedule subject to cnan0e ~Iihouf notice

Schedule effective May 2Sth.
EAST BOUND
No. 8. 9:41 a. m.
No. 6, 1855 q. m.
No 2. l:4O D. m.
No. 16. $3.50 D. m.
No. Is. 500 p. n.
No. 4. 10:48 p. m
WEST BOUND
No. 10. $50 a. m.
No. s. 6:15 a. m.
No. 1. 9:19 a. m.
No. II. $3.50 a. m.
No. 3, $3.50 D. m.
No. Z. 4:33 p. m.
" W wIKoFF. Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
EXTREME WEAKNESS
AND SUFFERING
Read How Mrs. Cooling got
Relief and Strength.

York, Pal have used Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29
FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE!

We have Just received a supply oil
coal fresh from the mines and are pre-
pared to deliver your coal right al
your coal house, provided YOU live
where We can go with motor truck,
We win haul your wheat TO town for
you ana only charge you what n 10
actually worth Yours Tor business,
ATLAS COAL co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29

About 100 species of oysters have
been classified by scientists.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-09-29

California has 1870 mountain peaks
more than $4,000 feet high.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

the humorous class with 'The Village
Gossip" failed to gain a place, al
though one of the judges gave her
first place, and her total marking was
right up with the winners. as the av-
erage of the Leon contestants in the
contest was 93 1a per cent.
The Quadrangular contest will be
held at Leon next year.
The Leon contestants were accom-
panied to Corning by Miss Whitney
one of the High School instructors
They were informed when they reach
ed Osceola that the train for Corn
ing was thirty-five minutes late, sc
they went up town and when they
came back found the train was gone
the report on the bulletin board
having been for the day before. A
later train enabled them to reach
Corning at S:45, just as the first
speaker was finishing his address
but the Leon contestants missed out
on all the fine entertainment provid-
ed at Corning for the visitors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
LEON WINS ill., BANNER
At QuadranQular Contest at Corning.
Miss NanCie Kemp Takes First
and GEORGE c stain Second.

The Leon contestants in the Quad
rangular contest held at Corning last
Friday evenig, covered themselves
with glory, winning one first, one sec
ond, and were close for third place,
and again won the banner awarded
each year to the school receiving the
highest number Of marks in the con-
test, this being the second year in
succession that Leon has won this
banner. 1t has been awarded three
times, Osceola winning it the first
year.
There were four schools in the
contest, Leon, Osceola, Creston and
Corning. There were three judges
in each contest, 100 being a perfect
score, and Leon received total of
S42 out of possible 800, Corning,
having $50, Creston sol and Osceola
TT. If Leon should be successful
in winning the banner again next
year it will become the permanent
property of the Leon schools, the
rules providing that any school win
ming the banner three times in sue
cession shall retain it.
Miss Nancie Kemp won first in the
dramatic class, her selection being
"The Death Disc George Chastain
won second in the oratorical class
with "Spartacus to the Gladiators,
and Miss Teresa Tullis who was in
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
NIaSOnS Visited Lamont.

A number of the Leon Masons
with several from Weldon, Decatur
and Davis City, autoed to Lamont
last Wednesday evening where the
Leon team took charge of the work
of comforting the Master Mason's de-
gree on DR.. Paul Stookey. The visi-
tors enjoyed the evening and so did
DR.. Stookey. The boys all returned
home safe and sound except w. A.
Poush who came back minus part OF
his clothes and had a hard time ex-
planning to his wife. Those from
Leon who visited Lamont were w. A.
Poush, j. E. Leeper, F. C. Mullinnix,
w. R. Moore, Ed Farquhar, J. S. Par
rish, w. c. Stempel, Frank Mallette
r. H. Sumner, w. A. Curry, L. B,
Kemp, J. R. Conrey, Guy Stark, G.
B. Price, Floyd Coder, Charles Grant
Fred j. Ehrhardt, Fred Barrett, Capt
]. D. Brown, B. o. Springer, Walter
Osborn and A. E. Swim.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
C. Nj. Axes Big Sale.

The big live stock sale held by c.
M. Axes at his farm just south OF
Leon on Tuesday was sure a good
one. One of the largest crowds which
ever attended sale in southern
Iowa was in attendance, many buy
ers from distance being present
The auctioneers were D. A. McMains
C. A. McKern and Milt Manchester
and nearly every auctioneer in Deca-
tur county was present and Mr.. AXES
had all of them selling some of his
stock. Over four hundred head OF
live stock were sold, the sale amount
ing to little over $4,000. Bidding
was lively and everything sold well
and it was remarkable what an or
derly crowd it was at such big
sale. Charley Axes has reputation
Of pulling off big things at his sales
and this sale was no exception.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
DO You Know?

That you cannot lawfully dump tin
cans or trash of any kind in the city
without permission from the city
authorities?
That they have secured the privi-
lege of using the Penniwell bitches
in north Leon for that purpose?
That you must keep your chickens
at home or stand the consequences?
That you will have to stop running
sewage into the streets and alleys?
That you must connect your sew.
age drains to the sanitary sewer?
That you are apt to get into
trouble if you do not take notice and
govern yourselves according to the
we'll known laws, ordinances and
resolutions bearing on these and kin
dred subjects? L
Warning from the Mayors Office
March 23rd, 1916.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
"The Battle Cry of Peace"

All records were broken at the Idle
Hour theatre last Friday when the
great feature play, 'The Battle Cry
of Peace was presented, two matt
ness beng given in the afternoon and
two shows at night, and the house
was crowded at each performance,
many parties being here from out of
town to see the picture. 1t was a
great picture, and we have yet to
hear of the first person who saw it
who is not in favor of preparedness,
not for war, but for peace. 1t is a
great educational picture, and shows
what is liable to happen to this
country in case we should become in
volved in war unless we are prepared
for it. The picture is better than any
arguments tnat can be made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Ago
Items Taken from the Files of Thu
Reporter Published a Quarter
of a Century Ago.
Easter came on March goth

Easter came on March 29th.
Even the Oldest inhabitant cannot
remember when the roads were as
bad as they have been the past two
weeks.
Mr.. E. c. Widman, travelling
salesman for Lincoln, Neb., whole
sale grocery house and Miss Matte
Srargur, of Davis City, were married
at the Ward hotel on March 10, Rev.
f. M. Northern officiating.
J. P. Wharton has purchased an
interest in the cigar factory OF F.
Bobbitt, the new firm being BObbitt
& Wharton.
Bessie, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. E. J. Sankey, aged four
years and nine months, died last Fri
day from an attack of pneumonia, be-
ing sick just a week.
w. J. Sullivan was preparing to
put in a stock of groceries in the
room vacated by w. A. Simpson.
The X. of P. lodge is preparing to
organize X. of p. band among the
members of that order.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued the past week:
F.. G.. Widman 25 to Matte Spar
eur 25.
John w. Poush 23 to Rebecca E.
Mcintosh "a.
John Sanders So to Mary Kemper
20.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Moore, of south of Leon,
died on March 18th, and was buried
in the New Salem cemetery.
j. H. Pitman wanted to come to
town Monday and as the roads were
SO bad he concluded he could walk
it quicker than he could make it with
a team, but it took him seven hours
to make the trip, about ten miles. He
returned home Tuesday.
Millard F. StOokey and family
shipped their household goods to
Bethany, Mo-, last week, and left for
that place Thursday Mr.. Stookey
will take editorial charge Of the Beth
any Republican April 1st.
Mrs. C. V. Warner and baby arriv-
ed from Ellensburg, Washington, on
Monday afternoon, called here by the
illness of her brother, Charles Gird-
~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Special Friday Night.

"The Girl of the Golden West,' is
the special Paramount feature play
at the Idle Hour theatre on Friday
with Mabel Van Buren and House
Peters at the head of an exceptional
ly strong cast. 1t is a play of the
golden west, full of thrilling climax,
es and with strong touch of pathos
It is the greatest romantic dramatic
success ever presented in picture
form-first drama; then an opera
now the marvel of motion picture
art. BY far the most famous drama
ever filmed. Matinee at 3 o'clock
three evening shows, the first at Z
O'Clock. Prices 10 and ! 5 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Mayors Proclamation of City Elec'
ton.

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 9th day Of March,
1916, there will be held in and for
the city of Leon, Iowa, an election
for the purpose of electing
A mayor,
Two councilmen at large,
One councilman from each of the
threa city wards, .,3s5s, X.
City treasurer, and
City Assessor.
Each ward will vote at the usual
polling place, polls open at. 8 O'Clock
a. m. and close at 7 o'clock p. m.
Z. r. FARQUHAR,
Mayor of City of Leon, Iowa.
March 9, 1915.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Paid $3.50 an Acre for Decatur COun-
ty Farm.

B. w. Keeler, who has been living
just across the line in Clarke county
for several years, last week bought
a farm in Decatur county, just across
the road south from his Clarke coun-
ty farm, for which he paid $159 an
acre cash, for the 160 acres owned
by H. c. Yenney, and known as the
old Matheny farm. Bert has secured
one of the best farms in that part of
the country, and while the price is
high he is satisfied it is worth the
money r. -..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Have You Paid Your Auto Tax?

Everybody who owns car and has
not yet secured their license numbers
for 1916, should remember that un-
less you receive your 1916 numbers
before April 1st, there will be pen
atty of ten per cent added and five
per cent each month thereafter that
you are delinquent. The penalty will
be attached just like real estate tax
es, and if you have not secured your
new license you had better attend to
it at once for the time before the
penalty goes on is pretty short.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
George Beban Coming Back.

George Beban, who recently made
such hit in ''The Alien at the
Idle Hour theatre, is coming back,
and will be seen at this popular the
atre on Monday, March 27th, in The
Italian" one of his greatest charac-
teers. No actor has ever appeared at
the Idle Hour who pleased better
than George Beban, and everybody
will want to see him in THE Italian" :"
Matinee at 3 o clock, three shows in
the evening, the first one at o'clock.
Prices 10 and 1 5 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Entertained Evangelistic Party and
Leon Pastors.

G. M. Axes entertained the mem
bers of the Fairfield Gospel Team
who are conducting the meetings at
the tabernacle and the local pastors
at dinner at his fine country home
on Tuesday, when his big sale was
held, and they enjoyed a sumptuous
dinner prepared under the supervis-
ion of Mrs. Axes and her two daugh-
ters-in-law, and then all enjoyed the
sight of seeing nearly twenty thous-
and dollars worth of live stock sold
at auction in a few hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
HUNG HIMSELF.
Green Stanton Committed Suicide AT
His Home in Leon Last Friday
Morning.

Green Stanton, a we'll known old
soldier who has lived in Leon for
several years, committed suicide by
hanging himself in a small Outbuild-
ing at his home just south OF the
High School building last Friday
morning, his lifeless body being dis
covered by his wife about o'clock.
Mr., Stanton has been afflicted for
several years with a serious nervous
trouble, and being unable TO secure
relief it is thought his mind became
affected which was the reason for his
rash act. He had been making
threats of taking his life for several
days. On Wednesday he purchased
lot in the Leon cemetery, and had
requested Riley Buchanan to preach
his funeral when he passed away.
He remained at home all day Thurs
day and exhibited a revolver to his
wife and also spent considerable time
in sharpening knife. Friday morn
ing after breakfast he left the house
and went to the outbuilding and hung
himself to the roof, using small
piece of quarter inch rope which he
had doubled, his feet being but a
few inches from the floor, and he
was dead when Mrs. Stanton found
him some time later.
Austin Green Stanton was born at
Larue, Ohio, December 1, 1S45, and
departed this life at Leon, Iowa,
March II, 1916, aged 70 years, 3
ronths and II days. He came to De-
catur county in an early day, settling
near Davis City about 1866, where
he resided for many years, engaging
in farming, until about four years
ago when he moved to Leon on ac-
count of his falling health. He serv-
ed during the Civil war with honor
and distinction, and was member OF
the G. A. r. Post. He united with
the Bethel Baptist church in 1868,
and had lived in that faith since that
time. He was a man who had many
friends, especially those who knew
him best. He ever stood ready to ex-
tend a helping hand to the needy,
and many good deed in the interest
of friend has been placed to his
credit. He leaves his family, rela-
tives and friends bowed with grief.
He had been a member of the Ma
sonic order for many years.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, two daughters, Mrs. Edith
Shouse, of Hastings, Neb., and Mrs.
Emma Beck, of Gregory. S. D., two
brothers, one sister and seven grand
children.
Funeral services were held at the
NJ. E. church on Sunday afternoon at
1880 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ril-
ey Buchanan, the church being filled
to capacity with sympathizing and
sorrowing friends. The G. A. R. Post
and the Masonic lodge attended and
participated in the last sad rites. In
,terment was in the Leon cemetery,
A Card-We desire to thank the
many friends for their acts of SYM
pathy in our great bereavement, the
loss of our husband and father. Your
kindness in this hour of trouble will
never be forgotten.
Mrs. Ella Stanton,
Mrs. Emma Beck,
Mrs. Edith ShOuse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Federal Court at Creston.

Several Decatur county citizens are
attending Federal court at Creston
this week, having been drawn as
grand and trial Jurors. Patrick Grif-
fin of Grand River, and II. L. North
rup of Garden Grove, are on the
grand jury and Ezra Bright, John
Chastain jr., M. Griffin of Leon, and
w. A. France of Lamont, are on the
trial jury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
bought Another Decatur County
Farm.

A. M. Pryor last week sold another
good Decatur county farm to S. c.
Bradford, of Des Moines, who has
bought a number of good farms in
this county the past few months. The
farm consists of 200 acres, four
miles north of Leon, owned by Henry
Miller, who but recently bought 1t
from John Ryan, the price being 1920
per acre cash.