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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
William Gray.

William Gray was born in Van
Buren, county, Pennsylvania, October
4, 1881, and departed this life in
, Leon, Iowa, May %. 1917. He came
| to Iowa in the year 1875, and to
Decatur county where he has resided
ever since, in 1873
During the civil war he served his
, country three years as a nurse on a
hospital boat, thus helping to take
care of the wounded and sick who
had offered themselves for their
country
He was married to Miss Susanna
Davidson, November 30, 1863. Six
children were born to this union.
One died in childhood, Archie Ed
ward, at the age of forty years.
The four surviving children are Mrs.
Clara E. Wax of Clearfield, Iowa;
Mrs. Cora E. Lindsey of Leon, Iowa;
Mrs. Ida B. Asher of Kansas City,
Mo-; Mrs. Mary ]. Quick, of Leon,
Iowa
Mr.. Gray was a member of the
Methodist church at Terre Haute,
Iowa. He did good as he had OPP
portunity. His earthly race is run.
He has Joined the loved ones that
have gone on before.
The funeral services were held
from the home of Thomas Quick in
south Leon, Rev. r. r. Moser of the
Methodist church being in charge
The burial took place in Icons ceme-
terry
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
Attempted Suicide at Grand River.

Mrs. Perry Brammer attempted to
take her life yesterday morning.
Getting away from her husband she
went to the river and jumped off the
railroad bridge. she was found
labout a quarter of mile below the
bridge, hanging to a snag on the
bank of the stream. She was rescu-
ed and brought to town, and is now
resting easy. This is a sad case
one that has been aired before-she
having been at Clarinda for treat
ment two years ago. Religion seems
to be her undoing and had she been
let alone perhaps would today be a
healthy lady, but the work Of the
devil, under the cloak Of religion
was more than she could stand, when
it came through the guise OF a
church following. Poor girl and
family. Would to God there was
some law that would make it posi-
BILE to put a stop to such hellishness.
Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
Mrs. Thomas Harker.

Mary Ann Phillips, daughter OF
George and Elizabeth Phillips, was
born in AppanoOse county, Iowa, on
April 10, 1856, and passed peacefully
to rest at the home of her daughter
Mrs. c. II Coverdell on May %, 1917
being at the time of her death 81
years, l month and 3 days of age.
When two years Of age, with her
parents, she moved to Worth county,
Mo-, where she grew to womanhood.
In 1878 she was united in mar
riage to Edward Stephens, and to
this union three children were born:
Mrs. G. II. Coverdell and Mrs. J. w.
letter of Leon, Iowa, and Roscoe
Stephens of Hatfield Mo-, all of
whom survive her and were present
during her last sickness.
In June 1887, her husband was
called into the great ueyond, leaving
her to provide and care for the three
small children and herself.
And when the children had reach
manhood and womanhood and were
all in homes Of their own she was
again united in marriage in 1898, to
Thomas Harker, of Allendale, Mo-,
who survives her.
In early womanhood she united
with the Christian church and has
since lived an exemplary christian
life
Her influence was felt by all with
whom she came in contact.
AS wife and mother she was un-
firing in her intense devotion. Labor
ing constantly in the cause of the
Master until she heard the welcome
call Come We blessed of my father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for
you from the foundation of the
world
She leaves to mourn her loss be-
sides husband and children, one
brother, |. N. Phillips of Tulsa, Okla
homa, several grandchildren and "a
host of relatives and friends.
Her remains were laid to rest in
the cemetery near Allendale, Mo-,
after the funeral services at the NJ
E, church in Allendale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
Smith-UmDhress,

4. s
Saturday, May 9Th. at ) 80 .. m.
at the Presbyterian manse occurred
the marriage of Mr.. Guy Smith and
Miss Angie Umphress, Rev. Forest
A. Heller performing the ceremony,
which was witnessed by Mr.. and Mrs.
George Roberts and the minister's
family.
Mr.. Smith, the genial clerk in the
Roberts Cafe, has lived in Garden
Grove for the past two years. His
pleasing personality has won him
many friends. He is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. K. smith, of Leon.
Miss Umphress is the youngest
daughter Of Mr.. James Umphress,
and has spent the most other life in
this community. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
have many frienus whose best wishes
go with them for long and happy
welded life. They will make their
home for the nresent in Garden
Grove.-Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
KILLED IN FRANCE.
Emmett j. Crane, Son of Decatur
County Farmer, Killed at Slmy
Ridge in France.

M. e. Crane, former we'll known
X. & w. passenger conductor, now
residing on farm near Decatur CITY
has received notice that his son, EN-
NETT j. Crane, was killed on May
4th, at Vimy Ridge in the Canadian
cement Emmett was nineteen
years of age, and several years ago
after the death Of his mother, went
to Edmonton, Alberta, to make his
home with an aunt and attend
school. When the war broke out ne
was among the first to enlist and was
a member Of Co. A, 55th Bat, Cana
dian contingent. In May, 1916, a
shell shattered his leg and he spent
seven long months in London hos
pital. AS soon as he recovered ne
went back to the front, and was kill
ed by a German bullet IN the memor-
able battle in which the Canadians
made the dashing charge that cap
tured the ridge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
S10U Reward, $lOO

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
0Die to cure in all its stages, and that is
CatarTil. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires q constitutional treat
ternally. acting directly upon the blood
and naacoEs surfaces OF the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ors that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for list of testimonials. Y
f1Addfess F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, ohiSS
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
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SCHOOL NOTES
GLEN WALKER
BARBARA PENNIW ELL
Editors

8* X X * * X * y X 4 4 X X X
..iSo men living are more worthy
to be trusted than those who toll up
from poverty. Abraham Lincoln,
The Baccalaureate sermon to the
Senior class Of 1917, was delivered
by Rev. Henry Esch at the Christian
church last Sunday evening. =, Inc
4 church was crowded to overfiowlng
and many were turned away. Inc ao-
dress was excellent.
The school board have purchased
a fine new set of encyclopedia for the
high school, The Nelson Loose
Leaf"
The entertainment given by the
Juniors last Tuesday evening was a
most excellent program. uncle sam
Party, an exercise by forty grace
children, was coached by some OF the
grade teachers 1t pleased Immense
" The two act comedy, The Man
s from Brandon" was staged by the
Juniors. 1t was one OF the best sklts
ever put on by the Leon High school.
The house was crowded.
About twenty-five OF our hlgh
school boys have ia ken advantage OF
the offer Of the school board ana
have quit school to do farm work:
the Leon High School base ball
team met Graceland College last
Thursday evening and were defeated
by a score Of / / to 9. Rush, 1or
Leon, twirled the last two thirds OF
made off his delivery.
The Juniors entertained the Sen
Tors and High school teachers on
Monday morning at a sunrise DfeaK-
fast. The big party was carried IN
autos to Leeper's flats, about two
miles from town. Here an outdoor
breakfast was served around a CAMP
fire. Only four Of the teachers were
present. The affair was very enjoy
able.
Harvey Post, member of the Red
Cross hospital corps, was visiting his
Leon friends last week while home
on ten days furlough. Wednesday
the school building to give a talk;
Harvey entertained the grades and
High School for about an hour He
is very enthusiastic over his work
and gave a most interesting and IN
structive talk.
School closes this week for the
summer vacation. We expect the big
gest enrolment in high school next
year we have ever had. Many inqulr-
les are coming in in regard to next
years work.
Tuition bills have been sent out
to high school pupils While expenses
are higher this year than heretofore
the increased average dtlcuuduCG HdS
kept down the average expense, the
tuition rate being lower than last
year.
The prospects for winning foot
ball team for next year are most
gratifying. There will be plenty OF
good material for two teams. Leon
has received a large number OF re-
quests for games from surrounding
towns, but none will be scheduled
until next fall
The High School base ball season
will close on Thursday when the
High School plays the Alumni: This
years team has been wonder in
many respects. Our team has shown
up very strong as fielding team.
They have also been above the aver
age in batting and base running.
With another good pitcher they
would have been championship ma
1erial
The Sth grade held class day exer-
,cises in their room on Tuesday after
noon. The program was enjoyed by
a good sized audience composed OF
the friends of the class
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
Was 1t Accidental:

A woman with a little baby stop,
ped at the Hotel Llewellyn last Wed
nesday evening and left call tc
catch the early morning train north
In the evening she called for an oil
stove and in the morning she lit i
and went down to the office and lef;
the stove turned too high and shut
the door. She went back to the
room and gave the alarm that the
baby had suffocated, and Art Teale
crawled to the room through the
smoke and carried the oil stove out
which had caught on fire. The baby
was found to be all right. The lady
from nowhere left for nowhere
Davis City News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31

Get your wall paper at the REGAL!
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31
New Court Cases.

Empire Cream Separator Co. VS.. A.
r. Judson. Suit is on an account for
$174.31. B. NJ Russell, attorney for
plaintiff.
John Deere Plow Co. VS.. P. e. and
Flora B. Shirley and Ed Flora. Suit
is on promissory note for $340.O7.
Marion F. Stookey, attorney for
plaintiff
Engman-M Matthews Range Co. vs.
r. Baker & Son. Suit is on an ac-
count for $217.30. Marion r. Stock
ey, attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31

For sale-Residenc property in
Leon, one block from paving, "
block of ground, 6 room house and
other good out-buildings, lots OF fruit
fne location, price very reasonable.
H. S. jenkins, Leon, Iowa. A.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-31

we, the undersigned druggists of
Leon, owing to the unsettled condi-
ton of the drug market and in or
der to give our customers the best
possible service and prices, will, be-
ginning June 1st, do business on a
strictly cash basis. We request that
all bills due us be paid before that
date. SS-5t
E. b. Bell,
Chas. CherringtOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07

junction with the State Guard, which
will furnish TIE physicians.
Governor Mccall sent the following
Letter to the Mayor of Halifax, to be
delivered in person by Mr.. Rltshesky:
81 am sending A. c. Ratshesky. OF
the Massachusetts, Public Safety Com
mittee, Immediately to your city, with
a corps of our best state surgeons and
nurses. in the belief that they may be
Of service to you in this hour OF need.
need hardly to say to you that we
have the strongest affection for the
people of your city and that we are
anxious 20 do everything possible for
their assistance at this time. Kindly
express TO the people of your city tine
very deep sympathy of the people OF
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
and assure them that we are ready to
answer any call that they may make
upon us.
"Won't you please call upon Mr..
Ratshesky for every help you need.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
will stand back of Mr.. Ratshesky in
every way
Officials of the Boston G. Maine, the
Maine Central and the Canadian rail-
roads promptly made all arrangements
to put the train through in record
time. The trip probably will take
twenty hours.
The War Department was asked to
use it's wireless to inform the Mayor
of Halifax that the relief train was
coming. The train consists of two bag
gage cars, two sleepers and a buffet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Frightened People
Thought German
Raiders Had Come
Pail of Smoke Convinced
Many That Airmen Were
Bombing City - Three
Distinct Shocks Felt

HALIFAX, n. S., Dec. 6.-The hor-
rors of an air raid possessed the minds
of many when the explosion on the
Mont Blanc shook this fortress town
to its very foundations to-day. There
were three distinct shocks. First a
comparatively light rumble like a seis-
mic disturbance startled the city. A
moment later a terrific blast made
even the citadel quake. Then a crash
of glass throughout wide area COM
pleted the confusion.
Thousands rushing into the open saw
a thick cloud of gray smoke hanging
over the north end of the city. This
strengthened their conviction of an at
tack from the air.
1t was feared that other explosions
would follow, and so far as possible the
frightened ones were herded in the
southern part of the city. Great crowds
gathered in open lots and remained
there for hours until they believed all
danger was passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Nothing Is Left Standing
In Two and One-Half Square Miles of City

The amewept approximately two and oneaf square
miles 1t begins what the North Street Bridge exnding
north Pier the Richmond waterfront and back point running
parallel with Cotngen Street Nothing has been left standing in this
section Of the city.
pile of smoudeng ruins marks the spot where the great
building the American Sugar Refining Company stood
The great buildings which surrounded all
DESTROYED The which children
demolished and it is reported only three escaped.
who have long service France characterize
the catastrophe as he which bae any city in the
world"
Chief night estimated the number Of
killed officials expressed the belief that would
exceed that number.
Scores persons by the collapse Of the railway station,
Arena Rink military gymnasium, refinery and elevator
Two members the Canadian Niobe killed
by the explosion and several were injured
The damage along waterfront be estimated Many
the men composing of the ships in the haor killed
the Peo reported that hryhr
the forytwo killed Bodies Of have been
Rescue parties working the ruins of
buildings removing the bodies of the dead
collision which resulted probably the disaster the
history occurred Pier the leading
The munitions bound from
when the relief ship oma bound for
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Wife Hurt, Operator
Halts Halifax News
Closes Only Wire From the
Stricken City When He Hears
She Is Victim of Explosion

At 10 o'clock last night there was a
sudden break in the story of the Hall
fax disaster coming into the Offices OF
The Associated Press over the wire OF
The Canadian Press, the only one in
operation into that city since the ex-
plosion. Efforts TO raise Halifax we're
Intellectual.
An hour later II was learned that the
operator who had been sending from
the stricken city had left his key when
a messenger brought him news that his
wife had been dangerously injured.
While sending the story he had ex'
pressed the fear that something must
have happened to her, because she had
sent him no message since he went on
duty.
The regular Canadian press operator
at Halifax has been missing since the
explosion, and his place was taken by
substitute. Sending of further details
Of the disaster was perforce suspended
until a second substitute was found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
u. S. Red Cross
RusheS Relief
For Halifax
Washington Directs Dis
patch of Supplies and
Expert Workers to the
Scene Of Disaster

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Aid for the
stricken city Of Halifax was started
forward tonight by the American Red
Cross. On the special train sent from
Boston by the Governor of Massachu-
setts were six experienced disaster re-
lief workers with quantities of surgical
supplies, bedding and clothing, and a
special Red Cross train from New York
carried food, mattresses, blankets,
sweaters. Overcoats and a large guam
tity of clothing for women and children.
Immediately after news came of the
disaster the Red Cross began plans
for sending relief, without waiting FOR
formal call for assistance from
Canada.
Tonight this telegram was dis
patched to the Lord Mayor OF Halifax,
the Lieutenant Governor OF Nova SEQ
tia, the Canadian Red Cross at To-
ronto and the Canadian Patriotic
Fund at Ottawa:
Sending supplies by special trains
from New York and Boston to Halifax
and sending experienced disaster re-
lief workers from Boston. They go
tonight AT ~ ClVCh' HoplHS lha'
all may be of service, we wish - do
everything desired and will appre ,iate
definite requirements and information.
"W. +. PERSONS,
Director General, Civilian Relief,
American Red Cross"
Two Red Cross workers, Foster
Rockwell and j. :. Ellsworth, from the
Office OF Jesse II. Jones, director of
military relief. were in Halifax when
the explosion occurred.
Mr.. Rockwell telegraphed news of
the explosion and said he would send
details later, but no further message
had come through late tonight MT
Elsworth's name was not mentioned IN
The dispatch, but officials assumed that
he was safe and that both of the men
had been active in relief work. They
had been sent TO Halifax TO establish
rest canteens for soldiers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Cecil Denies Pact
To Hamper Pope
In Peace Work

LONDON, Dec. 6.--In the House Of
Commons to-day Lord Robert Cecil,
Minister Of Blockade, denied that Eng
land and France had entered into any
treaty or understanding TO support
Italy against the Holy See if the Holy
See attempted to take steps toward
peace. Asked Why no reasoned reply
20 the Pope's note was made by Eng
land, France or Italy, he said;
"The British, French and Italian gov
ernments considered no reply neces-
sGry beyond that returned by President
Wilson"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Maine GoUernor Offers
Help to Stricken Halifax

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. 6.-Governor
Milliken to-day sent the following tele-
gram to the Lieutenant Governor Of
Nova Scotia and the Mayor of Halifax:
81 extend to you the deepest SYM
pathy of the people of Maine in the
terrible disaster that has stricken Hall
fax. Any help Maine can give is yours"
PORTLAND. Me-, Dec. 6.-Five car
loads Of supplies, including additional
telegraph material, groceries and dry
goods, left here tonight by special
train for Halifax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Pope May Denounce
Secret Italian Pact
[Stdf Correspondencel

WASHINGTON, Dec. G.-The an
nouncement by Cardinal Gasparri,
Papal Secretary of State, that the Holy
See expects to make a statement rela-
tive 20 the recent publication of diplo-
matte documents in Petrograd, was be-
lieved in diplomatic circles here to-day
10 forecast a criticism Of the Italian
government by the Vatican.
Recently the Bolshevik government
made public the text Of the secret
treaty between Italy and the Entente
Powers, in which the following clause
appeared:
"France, Great Britain and Russia
take upon themselves TO support Italy
in her disallowing representatives Of
the Holy See to take any diplomatic
steps for the conclusion of peace or
regarding matters pertaining to the
present war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Ship Caught Fire;
Abandoned by Crew

pierced the port side almost the engine
ship which only slightly damaged backed
munion ship the
Mont Blanc ordered his boats
explosion inevitable safely
which blew the
to pieces wrecked a large of the city
With pouring her the Mont Blanc still head
working Before the explosion
in fire alarm The driven fire engine
responding sped toward the Of
blazing they
reached the high explosives the
by and the
killed
Belgian relief violated
courtesy responsible pilot William
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
No Troops on Transports
Thought Lost in Halifax;
Borden Due There To-day

OTTAWA, Dec. 6.-The Militia De-
partment announced to-day that no
troops are in Halifax awaiting embar-
kation, and il is not thought that any
transports are there. The 73d Bat
terry, which recently left Ottawa, is
now at Windsor, while the draft Of sig
nallers from this city had already
sailed. Sir Robert Borden will reach
Halifax tomorrow.
The Railway Department dispatched
special trains from Moncton. Truro,
New Glasgow and other points, taking
doctors, nurses, fire appliances and food
supplies. A dispatch states that the
Intercolonial Depot, in North Street,
and the plant OF the Intercolonial at
Willow PARK are wrecked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Boston Rushes Special
Train With Doctors,
Nurses and Supplies

BOSTON. Dec. Ga special train
carrying forty doctors and nurses left
Boston for Halifax at 10 o'clock to-
night. The train carried also a guam
tity of supplies. Arrangements for
sending it were made by the State
Committee on Public Service in con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Trains and Autos Rush
Aid to Stricken City
Especial Correspondence

TRURO, n. s. Dec. 6-Relief trains
are being rushed to Halifax from near
by points as fast as they can be made
up. The trains carry fremen and fire
apparatus and every physician and
nurse available.
A procession of automobiles is aug
menting the service of the trains by
carrying physicians and nurses and also
great quantities of food.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Moncton and St. John
Send Doctors and Troops

AMHERST. y. s., Dec. Especial
trains from Moncton and ST. Johns
passed through Amherst tonight car
rying doctors, nurses and druggists TO
Truro, where the injured from Halifax
are being brought.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
SHOCK is FELT IS MILES AWAY;
FLAMES SWEEP HEART OF CITY
Hundreds Trapped in Wreckage-C Children
Among Victims, and Schools Are Turned
Into Morgues-Town in Darkness and Panic
Relief Rushed From Many Sources
Soldiers and Sailors Patrol Streets

HALIFAX Dec With the toll of dead steadily mount
ing, believed early this morning that than 1000
persed in the explosion and fire which followed the
collision yesterday morning in Halifax Harbor between the
French munitions ship Mont Blanc and the steamer Ioma laden
with supplies for the Belgian Relief Commission.
The disaster which has plunged the Dominion into mourn
ing probably will rank the most fearful that occurred
the American continent Residents of Halifax and thou
sands of volunteer relief workers who have into the city
have been almost dazed at the extent of the horror.
Temporary morgues have been established in many build
ngs which steady of vehicles of all kinds have
been carrying for hours the bodies of and children
Most of them charrd that they unrecognzabe
Thousands of seeking trace of relatives and friends
have passed y the long silent rows attempting by the flicker
ing light of lamps and lanterns to identify the they sought
Virtually every building in the city which could be
verted into hospital is filled with wounded of them
desperately injured taht there hope of their recovery
Scores already have died in these temporary hospitals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-07
Emperor of Austria
Longs to Make Peace
at Will Be the Finest Day of
NV Life When l Conclude
It," He Says

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 6.--At the recep-
tion of the Austrian delegations, says a
Vienna dispatch, the Emperor remarked
TO the presidents of the parliaments;
at will be the finest day Of my life
when / can conclude peace"