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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

IN iOUvyVtOOUUO S0bOSt
"a IONH one ct the gate" DR..
Koch explained. Caesar, my
playful little Numidian--and
- an artist with the Bedouin
daegor q Caesar-he goes to answer"
Their talk Was desultory during tho
next minutes. The doctor seemed list
lees under the suspense Of pending
ailncuncement - to the late visitor.
Finally came soft tapping on the hid.
Gen door behind Woodhouse. Tho lat
III heard the doctor exchange whis-
pers with the Nuu3dian IN the hall
way. Finally, "show him into the
waitine room,s Koch ordered. He
cane back to whore the captain, was
sitting. . pushed frown between biz
eyes.
aAa Enslishman, Caesar says-an
Englishman, who insists On seeing mo
very 4mDoetant." Koch bit the end Of
one stubNy thumb In hurried thought.
he suddenly whipped opsn the door Of
one Of The instrument cases, pulled cut
stethoscSpe and hooked The two 1t
tie black receivers into his ears. Then
he turned to Woodhouse.
Quick! on with your coat and open
your shirt. You ars . patient; ! am
Just examining you when Interrupted.
This may b enc Of these clumsy Dng-
lish secret ssevice men, and might
nesd youf ami The sound Of IN
opening Aeee Dsgund the folding dsogs
ana Or fesestsps n The adjoining room.
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when an advertisement does not
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ter addressed as directed in the 40
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

sYsur pardon, Ne. 1897
'NGvous, jsrky way Of talking-nn.
esss % his mouth % II to feel his
wocds o. they come out-brandy or
vine breath? Can't You guess who he
WASP
n guess nothing"
'Ths tafSet!'
AZ IL word Louisa had used IN de-
scsihlnS Capper 10 Woodhouse Koch's
fAco underwent 4 change. He lower
"a his pistol
"Aehr he said. 1.-The man they are
70 arrest. And you have the number"
THAT was Capper- Capper, formerly
Of the Belgian oface-kicked out for
drunkenness. One time he sold out
Downing street In the matter Of the
Lord Fisher letters. You remember
the scandal when they came to light
his majesty, the kaiser's, Kiel speech
referring to them. He 10 good stalk
ing horse"
Koch's suspicion had left him. Still
gripping the automatic, he sat down on
the edge Of the operating chair regard
Ing the other man respectfully.
Come, como. DR.. Koch; you and I
cannot continue longer at cross pur-
poses" The captain spoke with terse
displeasure. This man Capper show
"a you nothing to prove his claims, yet
you come back to this room and threat
On my life on the strength Of drunk
ards bare word. What his mission is
you know; how no. rot that number,
which 10 the number have shown you
On my ticket from the Wilhelmstrasse
You understand how such things are
managed. ! happen 10 know, howev-
er, because it was my. business to
know. that Capper left Marseilles for
Malta aboard La yendee four days
ago. He was not expected to 60 be-
yond Malta."
/ Koch caught him up: "But the Eel
low told me his boat didn't stop at
Malta; was warned ~ wireless to pro-
coed 1t al speed 10 Alexandria for
fear Of the Breslau, known to be In
the Adriatic." Woodhouse spread out
bis hands with gesture Of finality.
There you are! Cnppers linda him
self stranded IN Alexandria: knows
somehow Of your position asa man Of
the WiihslmstTass& Such things can
not 10 hid from tho underground work
srs; comes here to explalh himself TO
you and excuse himself for the loss Of
his number. 10 thees anything more
70 b. said except that We must keep
I - 49, Az IS % I. a a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
PUBLIC AUCTION.

A. owners ars leaving the city, they
are sending their household goods to
our auction house. log East Church
street, to be sold Friday. May 4. at
2 o'clock, as follows: Round extension
table, six dining chairs. two dressers.
commodes. four good rockers, vernis
Martin bed springs mattress white
bed springs. mattress, three hole OIL
burner, kitchen cabinet, fine refriger-
ator like NEW sx12 rug. small rugs,
small house safe. wringer. buffet, good
glass door cupboard. solid oak writing
desk like new. boiler cooking utensils.
Here Is q good lot Of goods. don't miss
1t. Will sell rain or shine. Kendall 4
Pitcher.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Brush Company for the summer. Fine
proposition. Good pay. Have some fine
territory open. Inquire OF Clarence E.
Isle, district sales manager, phone
1854, Eli North First avenue, MARSHALL
town, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wanted-An intelligent person may
earn 500 monthly corresponding fer
newspapers; $40 to $50 monthly in
spare time; experience unnecessal>:
no canvassing; subjects suggested.
Send for particulars. National Press
Bureau. Room 1885. Butralo, n. i.
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Classified Advertisements
FOR SALE
: TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE
BY HOP

somely appointed. steam heated. full
janitor service Enquire 8. G. Bell
agent. Phone S35. or 1850.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

to three big markets. Write for photo
graphs and full information. Munger
A-211, N. Y. Life building, Kansas
City No
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

To Rent-Suite of rooms in nat
Rank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For SaIs-Rose Comb Reds OF quail
ity; bred to win and lay. EGGS $1.oO
setting. George Manfull. Marshalltown.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
IOWA Ian s.

IOWA LANDS.
For SaIs-T. NJ Trlplett farm. 200
acres, four miles north Of Melbourne.
Inquire Of Mrs. Aletha Brown. State
Center Iowa, or other heirs.
For 0slsS-141-atre farm near Mon
tour; wen improved. Frank Sturtz,
Montour. Iowa.
For Sa(e-Iowa farms: the best corn
land. $40 to $3.50 per acre. Easy terms.
Get large list. epaulding & O'Donnsll.S
Eima, Howard County, Iowa.
MISSOURI FARMS.
For eaie-Small Missouri farm. $1o
cash and IS monthly; no interest or
taxes: highly productive land; close
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

To iRent-Suite furnished house
keeping rooms. close In. Yellow. 110S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
AGENTS WANTED.

Wanted-Agents: highest cash paid
weekly. with part expenses: home ter
ritorX; free outfit; easy outdoor work.
Address Hawks Nursery Company,
Wauwatosa, Wis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

To Rent--House in Melrose Park.
Mrs. Fl. o. Michaels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

To Rent Good house. TOT East
Eacae greet, alsn n.:as s S:: Tenth avenue
and one on Eleventh avenue Plumb
Bros. phone yellow 141S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
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MINI ESOTA LANDS.

For Sale or Trade-Eighty acres In
southern Minnesota. under cultivation
Hough Bros, state Center. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For sale-Special bargain, we are Of
feling for sale Il fine l20-acre farm,
well located and best of corn land:
lair improvements. Price 81" Pc:
acre; must be sold. For particulars
address Reierson & Oleson. Leroy.
Mimi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
REAL ESTATE AUCTION.

Having soId my homo place, l win
now sell the adjoining place, 40 East
State street, at auction. Saturday. May
S, at Q p. M; modern eight room house
lot 60x1SO. This is a beautiful resi-
dence property, and here is an oppor-
tunity to buy nicely located home at
your own price. Terms one-half cash.
terms to suit purchaser, at per
cent. Open for inspection any day.
Thomas Healy, owner. Col. Kendall,
a,tctioneer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

4 NNantsd-Men. prepare Tor army
draft; learn barber trade or Chic
ropody; exempts guard duty; makes
money; few weeks qualities: II not ell
igfhle, other Jobs awaiting. Free book
let explaining. Moler Trade College,
105 South FKth avenue. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wantsd-Work ell year round IN
town. by married man. Phone green
17lS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

To Rsnt-Modern three room nat.
over Casino Theater. Apply 1t Ths-
alter office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
FOR sbs.E-AUToMOeILEs.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

For Sale-Cheap, for quick sale, fly
passenger Kissel kar. l. S. Finkle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Nanted-afan wishes night WORT az
any kind Congregational enployansnt
bureau.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
MIscELLANEoVo

TO the Farmsrs- We axe ready TO do
your repair work on piows, discs and
all other farm machinery. Work Giuae-
anteed to DO satisfactory. One and
one-haK blocks south Of court house
on South First avenue. Petersen 8
Bates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

cents per fifteen or "a per 100. Ray
mond Thomas, Green Mountain, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For Sale-Pekin duck eggs, setting
of fifteen, 81. Call 305 South Fourth
avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wantsd-Men to learn barber trade.
Top wages after few weeks. Write
Moler Barber College. 1o5. South Fifth
Avenue. Chicago. Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wantsd-Man with some experience
in turning iron castings Also assem-
bier IN metal 4,specialties. Telephone
1917. Gage Works. $40 East Main
street. 3,2., b / i, Z. z
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wan&sd-Our customers know we
have installed special auto radiator
repair shop. We are prepared to do
all kinds of radiator repair work Ex-
perienced factory repair man in.
charge Don't send your radiators away
but bring them to us. All work done.
by US guaranteed. Blake & Weaver,
3O2 South First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
susIhess CHANCES.

Wanted several good. honest, husti-
Ing men or women to work for, Fuller
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

landseekers - Come to southern
Minnesota, Blue Earth county. where
you find the Iowa soil; good terms and
locations. Avoid paying agents COM
mission l am farmer. You can deal
direct with the owner. Write to p A.
Buss. route 1. Lake Crystal. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

To Rent Modern furnished room,
suitable for two men. 401 East Main
phone 1851.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wanted - Every one to know that
ths-services Of the visiting nurse em-
ployed by the Visiting Nurses Assoc
citation, are to be had at what patients
are able and willing to pay or without
pay, by those in straitened circum-
stances. Telephone Clara Britt. II
South Fourth street. Phone 1856.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wanted-Twp men on farm: steady
work. Must be thoroughly good milk
ers. Phone 3102.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wantsd-old false teeth. Don't mat
ter II broken. 1 pay 81 to $40 per set.
Send by parcel post and receive check
by return MALL Mazer. 20o7 South
Fifth street, Philadelphia. Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wantsd-Men. Is or over. Railway
mail clerks; SIS month. Sample exam
ination questions free. Franklin Instt-
tute, department 113E, Rochester,
N " ssBl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For Sais-Snap; 100 acres located In
Freeborn county. Minnesota. next to
Iowa state limo, three miles from two
small towns with railroads, banks,
high schools and farmers 90 operative
markets; land gently sloping. extra
deep black soil. nearly all under cul-
tivation, no quack grass. no stone. ali
fenced, has extra large nearly new
buildings, modern and worth $4,000, To-
Gated close up to road, fine little grove
fruit trees, one-half mile to school.
two miles to fine big lake with fishing
and plenty Of hunting. This Is one OF
the finest homes In county. Price $13b
per acre, $500 contract, $500 March
l. 1918. balance eight years. per cont
Come and see this swell home Have
big list Of small farm homes with
terms to suit. Agent wanted. Write
Lewis Fedge, Albert Lea, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For Sale ~ Barred Rock eggs for
Matching. VIII furnish few settings
on shares F. H. Houghton. Marshall
town. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wanted-Ashes to haul. gardens to
pillow. Phone green Sol.
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Inside the.
!. Lines
81 EARL DERR BldGERS
CHAPTER V.
ROBeRT WELLS RICHIE
Copyright I'M. BY the Bobbs-M sr-
4 NJ rill Co.

An Unvseleeme Caller.
. lONH one at the igate." DR..
~ Koch explained. Caesar, my
i playful little Num1dian-and
On artist with tho Bedouin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

FER Sale - Pure bred single Comb
White Leshorn eggs for Matching. IS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For Sale-Well improved $50 acre
farm in Pipestone county. Minnesota:
might consider cheap clear western
Dakota or Canada land as part pay
ment: easy terms. Oliver Olson, Pipe
stone, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wanted-Man to clean cistern and
leave water in same Phone yellow
s54.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For Sale-Silver Wyandotte eggs
from Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids an !
Iowa Sta.e show winters, Size 10 S"@9
per Is: utility, Sc per 100; mating list
free. Mrs. A. j. Palmer, State Center,
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
EGGS FOR MATCHING,

For ssls--Eggs for Matching, from
pure bred Barred Plymouth Rocks; Is
cents for setting Of fifteen; $3.50 for
100. Mrs. May NJ. Evans Madrid, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wanfsd-Ashes and rubbish to haul.
gardens to plow. Phone red 1913. omer
johnson,
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oiTUATioN WANTED
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

WantOd-Teacher or student to do
child welfare work. during summer:
good salary; phone red 1878.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

sYeur pardsn, Ne. iSa2s
~NsEvous. jsrky way Of talking nm
eefs % his mouth % II to feel his
wocds o. they come out-brandy or
vine breath? Can't you guess who he
WASP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

To Rent-Two modern furnished
rooms for light housekeeping: ground
fioor:A private entrance; no children.
Phone white 969. s04 East State.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

Wanted-Ashes and rubbish to haul.
gardens to plow Phone white ga.
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CONTINUED on Page ssvsn.,
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For Sale-Good violin. Write box 1873
or phone "a at Albion. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For SaIe-Partridge Wysndotee eggs.
good laying strain. 81. Is; 50, 100. Mrs.
Abe Vooyd Arlington, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02
HELP WANTEr-MALE.

Wanted-Linotype operator; also
good JOB compositor. Times Republi-
can, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For Sale-Single Comb Buff Orpins-
ton eggs from prize winning stock;
heavy winter layers; 81 per fifteen,
three settings $3.50. 81 per 100. Mrs.
S. D. Sandy. Hartwick, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

= Wanted-Giri wanted at ones FOR
kitchen work Arlington hotel. Mrs. A.
ID. johnson, Giadbrobk. Iowa.
Wan$sd-An experienced girl Tor
general homework. Phone 53s. Mrs.
r. =. Keyser.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

- For SaIe-Eggs from pure bred Buff
Rocks: $1.0O per fifteen. ]. o. Parks,
Marshalltown, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For sale-Paying drug store rent
low, fine chance for young druggist.
Write IL" care this paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-02

For Sale - Chaney's white pros
perity" seed corn, high yielding. early
maturing. "a per bushel. Buy and
prosper. Home raised and home saved.
Write or phone. WiO. CLANCY. Eldora,
InWa - ~ -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-03
II. f.. ID. 3.

Mr. Dalenburg is improving the
Miller farm by putting in new woven
wire fences
Tom Fox. the patrolman on the
road between Leon and Lamont, is
doing some work in these parts.
The high cost of living got a Sc
we're jolt. Greens are ripe and every
body eats green's three times day
People must be careful about pick
ing them.
Harve Morgan was able to go
to Leon last Saturday, the first time
since last fall. He says prices have
changed so much the first time he
traded he sold too cheap.
Speedy Hill was thrown from a
colt he was breaking to ride and
had his back wrenched, but is better
at this writing
A few have planted corn. Oats are
fine, the fall wheat is doing good. A
few pieces will be plowed up.
The ball game Sunday between
the Blockley tigers and Jimmy Creek
was called off on account Of the wet
ground.
Squire Frank Cox, Fred Jones.
Will Barlean and Fletch Honr went
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-03
Mrs. George Henderson left Mon

Mrs. George Henderson left Mon
day night for Chicago called there by
the serious condition OF her sister
Mrs. Clara Henderson.
Mrs. Alice Mickles Of Bethany
40. returned to her home Thurs
day.
Mrs. Borts of Omaha returned tC
her home the past week and he1
mother, Mrs. Harmon accompanied
her home for few weeks visit.
Mrs. Eunice Dale of Little River
was visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ode Dale.
J. H. Robinson returned from a
trip to the springs where he went
to improve his health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Umphress
and son of LOrimOr were called home
to attend the funeral of his moth
er Mrs. Umphress. They spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. A. Milligan
Jim Still Of Little River visited
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ode
Dale.
Mrs. J. II. Robinson who has been
visiting her son Harry Robinson in
Des Moines the past few weeks re-
turned home Tuesday
Mrs. S. r. Frazier who spent the
winter with her daughter. Mrs. Lee
Howell returned home Tuesday.
Geo. Shoemaker returned home
from Des Moines the past week.
Mrs. l.. K. Venting returned Fri
day from Ashland, kas., where she
spent the winter with her daughter.
Mrs. Alpha Lucas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-03
!airvieW District No, $.

John Cox came home one day !asi
week from Leon.
What a fine rain we had. Many
people who have cars have been
wishing the roads were dry.
Percy Black was a Sunday caller
at the John Cox home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Watson's chill
dren have the measles.
MIR. and Mrs O. E. Moore and
family were callers at Mr.. and Mrs
J. w. Moore's home one day last
week.
Miss Alma Adrain visited her
friend Miss Celia Hughes a week
ago.
Miss Myra Moore came home from
her school last week.
Miss Lois Moore came home for
a summer vacation until she is call
ed to teach again in the fall.
Mrs. T. T. Hughes went home from
viii Lewis where she has been
working
Miss Julia Hughes is going to
work at viii Lewis until Mrs. Lewis
is able to do her work again.
Ruth Overholtzer, the eight year
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Overholtzer, last Friday sat on a
chair on the porch which had one
leg off the porch and she fell hurting
her left shoulder SO that she is now
laid up with it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-03
Pleasant Ridge.

| Miss Mabel Poland spent last Mon
day with Mrs. Charles Poland.
Mrs. Martin Fuqua Of Des Moines
came the past week to visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fuqua
of Grand River.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tillison OF
Grand River are the happy parents
OF a fine daughter that was born &c
them the past week.
mrs Ray Morrell and children
spent last Thursday with Mrs. John
| Acton.
James Boles went to Van Vert
last Tuesday to visit with his sister
Mrs. Benton Ramsey.
Mrs. Ray Davis has taken a posi-
uQn in Arthur Evans store in Grand
| River.
Mrs. Vester Briner has been very
sick the past week and is still sick
at this writing.
Mr.. and .,lrs. arthur Allen spent
last Saturday night with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Allen.
Miss Florence Allen was visiting
last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Alva
Trowbridge of Westerville.
Mr.. and Mrs. homer Brown spent
last Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Ball
..rs. Geo. Poland spent last Sun
day with Mrs. Lavina immersion.
Miss Pearl 5riner is helping Mrs.
Nester Briner with her house work
this week.
Mrs. Lavina Immersion spent last
Thursday night with Mrs. Ray Nor
rell
George Petrie has been very sick
the past week with the measles. He
is staying at jefferson Grlmm's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-05-03
Orphan Ridge.

The rains the past week put plen-
~ Of moisture in the ground which
insureS us a good hay crop.
Bari can Bros. were planting corn
Thursday.
Wha,len Blake and George Min
toyne Will crop together this spring
having 80 acres already broke to
plant. They are both hustlers and
this inSures them a good crop.
ID. p. Leahy was able to be out last
week after his long illness.
Our school closed at Hoop Pole
Friday, our teacher Miss Maud Teale
Of Davis City, giving the best of sat
isfaction. She taught the best school
which has ever been taught here and
we recommend her in the future.
A. J. Piper of Leon spent a couple
Of days here helping his son Lee
with his farm work.
c. NJ. Axes Of Leon was on the
ridge one day last week looking after
his fine farms near Blockley.
J. S. Gardner Of Leon was in these
parts Monday and fixed pump for
the Barlean boys.
Wilbur Miller the medicine man
was here Monday.
W. NJ. Barlean, Fred Jones, Frank
and Fletcher HOnn and Lee Davis
had business at Leon Saturday.
corn last week.
J. NJ. Osborn took his mother to
Leon Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. COnwell of near Leon is work
ing this week for Amos BraZeltOn.
w. NJ. Barlean was caller at
SAINT Newman's Saturday.
McGruder was bank full Saturday
the first time since last fall.
A. G. BraZelton and wife called
on their son Amos Sunday
Mr.. Merritt and sons were hauling
hay from the D. p Leahy farm Mon