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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-11-01
Mrs. Melissa Thomson.

Melissa Scott was born in Clay
county, Missouri, In 1929, died in
Leon, Iowa, October 26, 1917; aged
50 years.
In slave times she was married to
Mr. Hart. To this union we're born
four children, two sons and two
daughters. Both sons preceded her
to the spirit world.
Soon after the Civil War, Mrs.
Hart was united in marriage to
Washington Thomson; To this
union were born five children, three
sons and two daughters; OF those
only one SON survives her.
About four o'clock last Friday
morning the home of Mrs. Thomson
was discovered to be on fire, and the
alarm was sent in. 1t was soon
learned that the aged occupant OF
the home had persisted in the flames.
Mrs. Thomson was reared among
Methodist people before the war, and
while-not member of any church,
her faith was strong in the Master,
and she led a Christian life.
She leaves three surviving chill
siren-Mrs. Louisa Lafayette, of Os.
kaloosa, Iowa. Mrs. Henry DusOn, of
Bethany, Mo-, and Woody Thoma-
son, OF Oskal0osa, Iowa.
Funeral services were held ut the
Leon NJ. e. church Saturday after
Moons October 18th, At o'clock,
conducted BY the pastor, Rev. w. N.
/ Hf0o3 iint0Ement - ia 1SeoAs eem-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-11-01

Goth.
The Vulcan and Jupiter influences
operate together, without other
planetary combinations at this time,
except that the opposition Of 1 the
full Moon, or Moons opposition to
Sun and Earth, falls on the 2Sth,
and Moons greatest north declina-
ton falls on the 18th. A great
many people confound the oppose
tions and conjunctions of the planets
with equinoxes, whereas they are al
planet is when its equator cuts the
center of the Sun, and when it's sea-
sons shift into its opposite hemis-
pheres. A conjunction of a planet
is when it is on line with the Earth
and Sun. An opposition of a planet
is when planet is on line with
Earth and Sun, but on the opposite
sitions, because their orbits lie in
side of the Earth's orbit. They pass
only what are called inferior and
superior conjunctions" inferior
when they are on the same side as
are on the other side, or behind the
Sun from the Earth. The planet
Jupiter passes ten to eleven conjunc-.
lions and oppositions during each OF
his revolutions around the Sun, or
one conjunction and one opposition
during each revolution of the Earth
around the Sun. At such times,
during Jupiter equinoctial dis
turbance, we are to expect increased
unrest, in the way of storms, volcan-
ic eruptions, and EARTHQUAKES.
Hence, we believe tina: the last few
days of November, reaching into the
opening days of December, will-be
characterized by. many s;Eh phe--
nomena, some Of when will be ont
of the ordinary 1t will prove very
interesting and Instructive to watch
the fluctuations of the barometer,
say for week before and after
November 28th. Northern lights,
meteoric displays, with possibly
be in order on and about the 28th
and 18th, scattering out over
much wider period. The chances
are that this last November period
will bring some bouncing" autumn
al storms, and that some real winter
|shivers will run down the spine of
this and other continents as we pass
out of November. The Moon being
furtherest north on the 18th, may
delay the frigidity for a few days,
but look out for the breaking in of
BOreas!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-11-01
Mrs. Robert McCaulI.

Elizabeth McCaull, daughter OF
Samuel and Elizabeth Craig Nc
Dowell, was born in Plenure, Wig
ton d;ea Scotland s,lSn M April 71 TIM s49
Pleasant Ridge, Garden Grove town
ship, Decatur county, Iowa, October
18th, 1917; aged u years 6 months
and ten days.
She came to America with her
parents when but few weeks Old,
and grew to womanhood in Cay9ga
ssGSsRy 1887 Ssw y York xure IN esgasa
county, New York, she was married
| to Robert McCaull. A few years
thereafter they moved to Chicago,
ILL.,, and later to Union, Ill. Their
Oldest son, James Lincoln, was born
lin New York, and their second son,
William Seward. was born in Chi.
cago. In October, 1858, Mr.. and
sons emigrated to Decatur county.
Iowa, and located on the farm north
of Garden Grove, which continued
to be- their home until their death.
Robert McCaull passing away Sep
TENDER 9Th, 1914. The. first winter
in Iowa they lived in the house on
what is known as the Burns farm,
Caull farm. They built their home
during that winter and moved into
i in the spring Of 1863. and their
third son Samuel was born on the
old homestead
All three Of the sons were at home
on the day of their mothers death. :.
Mrs. McCaull early in life united
was a member of this congregation
during all of her residence in Iowa,
she and her husband having united
with this church on February 9th,
1870. For nearly 48 years she was
one of the most devoted, influential
and honOred members of this con-
gregation.
October 10th by Rev John Wilson
and Rev. f. A. Heller, and were the
first services held in the auditorium
of the new Presbyterian church build
ing, after which the remains were
laid to rest in the Garden Grove
cemetery
brother Samuel, Of Conway. Iowa;
Jacob and Elizabeth Nicols of Crom-
we'll, Iowa; Hattie and Helen Davis,
of Osceola, Iowa, John Dunnen Of
Plano, Iowa; DR.. and Mrs. Wilkin, of
Saline, Mo-; Mr.. and Mrs. AL Meter,
of Weldon; a sister, Mrs. Nelson
and husband, of Chicago; Mrs. Peter
McCaull, OF CnlcaeO, MIS-. NlSA anu
Will McCaull and family-Bessi
Edna, and viii, of Kansas City. Mo-,
and Mrs. and Mrs. S. ]. McCaull, of
Minneapolis Mimi.
The funeral services of Mrs. Nc
Caull were simple, yet very impress
sive. The floral tributes were very
beautiful indeed, and there were q
large number of them. The services
were attended by a very large num-
Der of people, the church being
Mrs. McCaull was woman Of
strong character and has lived q
long and useful life in our commun-
ity, and has left the world better
for havine lived In it. Always up-
holdire the right, true friend to
all, and it is with deep sorrow we
part, yet her life will always be a
part of our future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-11-01

n. T. Beck, Judge of election,
Richland -. -. ....... $50
II. Baker, Judge and arrang-
ing booths =. ......... 5.65
i. f. Brown, judge of election $50
IL. T. Greenland, clerk of
election =. ....... 500
Nv. T.. Iay. clerk OF election
and returning ballots .... $50
Joseph Brown, room rent 200
E. j. Wilson, judge of elect
ion, Woodland -. $3.50. $50
y. H. Lockwood. Judge of
election, Woodland $500. $50
James Barry, Judge of elect
ion, Woodland -. $500. $50
Pearl CoontZ, clerk of elect
ion and returning ballots. $50
Earl Rains, clerk of election $50
Hardy Lentz, room rent
claimed SIS allowed 1900. 400
Osborn, Walter. delivering
ballots and supplies ..... $500
Crossweil, w. G., road work 1880
The following claims Of members
of board of supervisors were allow
cd:
Golfer. W. H., per diem 81.
gxt. No. & a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-11-01

Hastings, l.. P, per diem 81,
milage 1920, commission
$42, milage 20.40, total -. $3.50
Frost. w. NJ, per diem 81,
milage Ace. commission
VA. milage 81, total -. 1910
There being no further business
to come before the board for the day
at FIVE O'Clock they adjourned.
w. NJ. FROST
Attest: Chairman
II you have any OF our ice cream
packers at your home please tele-
phone US and we will call and get
them. Walker Ice Cream Factory
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-11-01

10 00V0 S0v0I0
pains in my back:
/ was nervous and
weak, and, - lives
de lie, would have
hot flashes, also
dizzy spells. / took
the FavOrite Pre-
scription and It
proved very bene
Rcial. It helped to
build me up in
and was . great
avs. / shall always
re- whom / find ssif-
IARR, $40 Ave. 4. !.
i. III am glad
s.as Pleasant Pellets
rcmagy for fifttese
jssfx.s lAspe fs,si'r,s
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
THE WASHINGTON VlR'
GINA RAILWAY co.
In effect June Il. 1918.

In effect June Fl. 1915.
Subject TO Change Without Notice.
I.enrr Alexandria FOR Washington
Daily Except sundays nnd Holidays
s NIB 90, : 80. 40. 5 30. i 40.
6 81, 10, 30. 80. Z 40, so, 90.
8 10, s 20, 40, Q %. 9 20, 40; ~ %.
10 90, ~ 40. II 90. II 20, 49,. Noon
r, M----12 go. l2 40. / OO;.1 go. 40:
9 90, 9 90, 40 3 %. 20, 40, W.
20, 10. 90, s 20. 40, 90. ~
7 co. 90. 81. s 90. 80. 3 90. 3o'
10 90, 10 80. II 10. II 56
Sunday and Holidays. same as ahovs
except trains at s 90. 10. 90, ~.
G 40, 7 10, 7 30. 80, and 10 "A.
and il IS p. NJ.
Leave Alexandria For Mt. Vernon.
a NJ Week DayS---5 80. DO. 90.
81, 10 80. = 3O.-P. 7M.--i2 20. 80.
2 30. 30. ( 20. 3 IS. 6 40. ,35. 90
10 20. IL 80.
sunday az above except 6 80 ana
g RS A. NJ. and II 80 NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach caSsed Til:
Lady Much Suffering. !;'ac!:;-
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.--alrs. Pearl Pat
rick, OF this pla"a, writes: Il was
very conSt:patc;i. l had sour stomach
and WIS so uncomfortable. went to
the doctor lie gave me some pills
They weakened iae and seemed It
tear up my digestion. Thc% woult
gripe me and afterwards Il seemed
I Was inore coEa!ipated than before.
heard Of DiacH .Drau9h, and de
cidcd to try it. / found it just what !
needed. It was an easy laxative, ant
not bad to swallow. Nj digestion soor.
improved. got we'll of the sour stom
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal.
no more gripping. and I would take &
dose now and then. and was in good
shape.
I cannot say too much for Black.
Draught for it is the finest laxative
one can use"
'Thcdford's Black-Draught has for
many years been found OF great value
III the treatment OF stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable in its action. leaving no
bad after-effects, ii has won the praise
OF thousands OF people who have used
it. NC-135
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
NEWS OF THE DAY

William Hicks, aged twenty-one
wears. shot and killed his brother-ln-
law Calvin Faison, aged twenty
eipht. Thursday afternoon III Inc
country near Raleigh, N. c. When
overtaken by officers several hours
later lie said that Faison was ad-
vancing on him in a threatening
manner after he had rebuked him
for mistreating Mrs. Faison, Hicks
sister.
Unanimous adverse report or
Senator Hardwick's bill to prohibit
sending drafted troops abroad with
cut their consent was ordered yes
tcrday by the Senate Military Com
mittee. Favorable recommendation
was given Senator Fletchers bal
providing that enlistment of Amerl-
cans with forces of nations at wal
against Germany shall not cause
loss of American citizenship.
The declination Of William Ran
dolph Hearst to run in the Demo
cratic primary for the mayoralty
nomination in New York was an
nounccd yesterday.
Federal Judge Specr has decided
in favor of Thomas +. Watson and
the .Iercrsonan Publishing Com
pany, in the action of the govern
mcnt barring antidraft publications
from the mails, says dispatch from
Thomson, Ga.
The vanguard Of Americas vast
air fleet has reached French soil
The first of the armada of l5D,OOC
airplancs with which the United
States hopes to crush German mill,
tarism by giving the war hunters SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
COMMANDERS VESSEL.
Does Not Mean That War Will lie
Declared However.

Does Not Mean That War Will he
Declared However.
The first Austrian vessel to be
Communicated by this government
was taken over yesterday by Vhe
United States Shipping Board. Inc
vessel is the Martha Washington
of 5000 tons, interned since the start
of the war in New York.
In making announcement oil the
seizure, the Shipping Board declared
that proper remuneration would be
paid for the vessel to her owners
and the same procedure would be
followed as in dealing with ships
Of other neutral countries. The en-
phasis placed upon the fact that re-
enumeration would be given for the
ship was taken to, mean by officials
that the President wished to avoid
any Incidents at this time which
might embarrass him in his future
dealing with Austria.
The first impression was that the
seizure meant that some drastic ac-
ton might be expected from the
White House in the near future, pos
siblv a declaration of war on Aus
tria but this WAS dissipated when
the Shipping Board made publle IL:
exclamation of the terms upon which
the ships will be taken over.
It was announced also that th'
vessel will be used by the War De
partment, and it is assumed she VIII
ho nlaced in the transport service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01

81 women 10 ali forms OF state ser
vice on the same conditions as
men. Countess Panin, who for 3
time was assistant minister of social
tutelage, has been appointed secre-
tary of state for public instruction.
At last a date has been set for
voting upon the great S250,O00,OOO
war revenue bill. 1t must be finally
disposed of by the Senate, Monday,
September 10.
A telephone message from the IL
linois Steel Company plant at Joliet
Thursday evening sent Capt. Leroy
Parker and several police officers to
the plant IN time to rescue Samuel
Pas, Il O-year-old Greek employed
in the converter department, from
being hanged by his angry fellow
workers. The rope was ready and
the men were about to seize Pas
when Parker and his men appeared
Pas has been criticising the wal
policy OF the government, and late
Yesterday flag near the entrance OF
the plant was thrown down by the
Greek and trampled on. Pas was
taken prisoner by the authorities
Crushed beneath IN automobile
which struc ka telegraph pole Thurs
day nigh on the Bladens
burg road just south Of Queens
! Chapel, and in which were three
other men and two girls. Fred J
Kuctrner, 80, private in Compan!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01

tanned without taking fertile farm
land and wiping out prosperous COM
munities.
The announcement Of Senator Mar
tin caused considerable uneas,ness
among those who are backing the
War Department. The Virginian is
chairman of the committee which
will handle the War Budget bill. The
opposition of a committee chairman
to any project nine times out Of tie:
means its legislative death. In ad-
dition, the Senator's opposition also
means the opposition Of the Majority
Leader of the Senate, and that is 2
factor which no legislation hardly
can hope to overcome.
In view Of these circumstances,
members of the House who are
friendly to the Kent Island project
said there was absolutely no hope Of
it's passage by the Senate even il
the House does approve it. They
said the only chance now for the
War Departments plan to get the
approval Of Congress was for the
House to pass it and then have the
House conferees make a fight for II
in conference. Senator Martin will be
member of the Conference comml.
tee and he indicated today that he
would fight the project as hard II
conference as he intended to do II
the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01

the slightest spark j. suftisi5I5 &c
ignite it. :,
Albert Barrett, sentenced to death
for the murder of W. T. Roach, a
Charlotte County farmer paid the
death penalty for his crime at the
State Penitentiary yesterday morn
ing Governor Stuart, although ne
granted a respite to the son, Aubfe!
Barrett, also under sentence OF dea1f
for completely in the crime, refused
to take any action in the case OF ths
elder Barrett. The Governor gave
as his reason that the father mac
the services of an attorney, and was
tried by q jury in the lower court
and if any steps were to be taken
the proper means would be by way
of a petition to the Supreme Court
Four If the five members OF the Su'
preme Court refused to grant VIII
CT error in the case, and all eiloi1s
to save Albert Barrett or to stay ms
execution failed.
Rufus Rodgers, Is years DID, OF
Norfolk, sustained a fractured skui
Yesterday morning when his heae
was caught between the side of the
boat and the Baltimore and ono
coal pier. Locust Point, Baltimore
Rodgers was leaning over the side o.
the boat to dip in crab, when thu
wash from a passing steamer threw
the tug against the pier. he wa
unconscious when extricated. Ill;
condition is critical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
PLENTY OF PROOF.
From People You know-fron
Alexandria Citizens.

From People You kno"-fr rom
Alexandria Citizens.
The greatest skeptic can hardly
fail to be convinced by evidence like
this. 1t is impossible to produce
better proof of merit than the testi-
mony of residents of Alexandria, oil
people who can be seen at any time.
Read the following case of it,
Mrs. Mary TIGER, 800 N. Alfred
ST., Alexandria, says: 81 have taken
Doan's Kidney Pills on several occa-
sions and in each instance they have
proved to be all that is claimed for
them. / know nothing so good for
any one suffering with lame back
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. TIGER used. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01

70 facts connected Wiz the con
duct of the war and criticism there
Of This was held to be necessary
because it is notorious that the mill
tary authorities exercise sweeping
polftical censorship of the German
press on the pretepse that z publica-
lions. of 2 political nature may af-
feet the military spirit Ct !, the
people.
II. NJ. Havener, attorney general
Of Iowa, last night announced that
he had received notification o. the
report that Lyn George J. Kelly, an
itinerant clergyman, has confessed
70 the murder OF eight persons at
Villisca, Iowa, in 1913, in connection
with which he has been Under in
dictment since last spring.
The Austrian fleet is bottled up
in the harbor of Pola. The Italian
and English monitors, newest crea-
tures Of the modern war, continue
their battcring Of the Hermada.
And the Hnrmada alone stands be-
tween the italians and Trieste. The
conquest of the BainsiZZa plateau
has been completed, Mont San Cab
riele and San Daniele are com
pletely invested, and everything IS
ready for a combined land and nava!
assault on the last defense Of Aus
tria's Adriatic metropolis.
The Russian provisional govern,
ment has authorized the admission
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM

n. B.-Following schedule hgures
published only as information Nos
guaranteed. Az.
Trains leave Union Station, Alex
andria;
APT a. m, Daily-Memphis Spec
ial. Sleeping ears and coaches LOT
Lynchburg, Roanoke, Knoxville
Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis,
Washington sleeping cars open after
1000 p. m. Dining car.
1857 a. M, Dai.y-Local to Stra5-
burg. connecting daily except Sunday
at Strasburg with E and Q tram
leaving there 100 p. IN. for HARRISON
burg. Operates through to Harrison
burg on Sunday. Buffet parlor car.
SIT a. M, Daily-Local to sta
lions between Manassas and Char
lottesville and limited beyond to Al
lanta. Coaches only.
9:l7 a. M, Daily-U. S. fast mall.
Coaches and sleeping cars to Char
lotte. Atlanta, Birmingham, New
Orleans. Sleeping car Salisbury TO
Ashevile Dining car.
2:02 p. M, Saturday only--Local
to Harrisonburg. Buffet parlor car.
4:02 p. m, Daily except Saturday
and Sunday--Local to Harrisanbur@
Buffet parlor car.
4:22 D. M, Daily-Local to Char
lottesvilie. Parior car to Warrenton.
SIP p. m, Daily-Birmingham
Special Coaches and sleeping ears
to Atlanta and Birmingham. Dining
car. Daily tourist car to California.
5:222 p. m, Daily except Sunday
Local for Warrenton.
7:l7 p. M, Daily-Augusta Spec
ial. Coaches and sleeping cars to
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Sleeping cars to AsheVilIe'
Dining car.
1902 p. m, Daily-Washineton &
Chattanooga Limited tVia Lynch
burg). Coaches and sleeping cars To
| Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga,
New Orleans. Dining car.
HOP p. m. Daily-New York &
| New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars to
Atlanta and New Orleans. Sleeping
ear to Macon. Dining car.
s. D. SHELTON,
! Union Ticket Agent Alexandria, Va.
R. II. DeBUTTS,
Division Passenger Agent, Washing
ton, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
w ashington Southern Try.
Schedule in effect July 2, 1917.

Schedule in effect July 2, 1917.
For Washington and points north
daily sos, S:23, 1888, 1898, 10:45 a.
m. 1901, LIS, 2:30, Through train
for New York, via P. r. R) 5:l4,
5.53, 1923, 1888 p. m.
Saturdays only, 49, p. M, and
Sundays only 8:OS p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond ind
points south at Asst, 7.:52 (localj and
s:47, q. m. 1916, 5s''22, 1892. SIT
(locaD 1902, 9:47 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico at
11:1S a. m. daily and 2:!5 p. m. Sat-
urdays Night :rain leaves 1880 p.
m. daily for stations Lorton to Fred
ericksburg inclusive.
NOTE-Times Of arrival anil do
parture and connections not guarsn-
tecI.
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VIRGINIA NEWS

Thomas P. Howard, chick bark eN-
,miner for the fifth federal reserve
district; his brother, Overton how
ard, 4 prominent lawyer of Rich
mond, and their nephew, Richmond
Bagby, aged sixteen. son OF Mr. ana
Mrs. Clyde Bagby, OF Hanover
connty. were Instantly killed early
Thursday morning at Langiords
Crossing, near Ashland, when 4
northbound Richmond and Chesa-
peake Bay electric car struck the
automobile in which they were rid
ing.
The protracted drought in the. copn-
ties of southside Virginia IS growing
serious and unless there is an early
fall of rain, the loss to the farmers
will be incalculable. For the last
six weeks there has been no rain oil
consequence and the result is the
corn and tobacco crops are larry
burning up under the scorchine
rays of the sun. Reports from
Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Bruins
wick counties are to the effect that
at least 80 per cent. Of the corn
crop has been ruined and the tobacco
crop damaged equally as much,
The peanut crop has been considera-
bly, damaged for the lack of proper
moisture, and unless there is rain
soon this crop will be short one.
Late potatoes also are suffering. In
some sections wells and the smaller
streams are drying up and the diff
ferent county roads are so dry and
dusty that travel over them is any
thing but pleasant. The underground
in the woods is dry as finder and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01

l. Of the tenth engineer forestry
reesrve corps, stationed at the
American University camp, was kill
ed instantly as a. result of crushed
chest which caused internal hemorr-
hayes. According to the police the
automobile was coming to Washing
ton from the Maryland Club, just
mtside of the District line on the
Bladensburg road, and was travelling
at high speed on the wrong side OF
the road.