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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

The county road gang moved yes
+arday from their work west of Leon
to the new cutoff on the Leon and
Pleasanton road just south Of Leon,
and this new road will be graded and
q bridge put in. The grading along
the old X. & w. right of way, which
Is inside the city limits has already
been done, and it Is expected that
the new road will be opened up with
in few weeks, which Will make
rreat convenience for the farmers
coming to Leon from the south part
Of the county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
Will Sanger has been

Will Sanger has been limping
AROUND this week and carries face
which looks as il be had tried to go
through barbed wire trench dee
fence over in France. Sunday even
ing he was returning from Grand
River with party OF young folks
who had been enjoying picnic, and
was riding in the rear of an auto
truck. The truck dropped into rut,
and Will was thrown off, and tried
to drag the road for forty rods. While
quite painful his injuries are not SER
iOuS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

DR.. F. A. Bowman us limping
around these days. Monday morning
while working in the basement of his
new residence on north Main street,
he stepped on rusty nail, and has a
rying, as he has four accident policies
which will keep the wolf from his
door.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Sunday, July 9Th, about twenty
relatives and friends took dinner with
A. L. Ellis and wife, it being A. E. S
18Th birthday. After dinner they
cranked up their several Fords and
drove to Grand River and spent a
pleasant afternoon on the banks Of
tho Grand
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

The Reporter has Just added the
names of two more Decatur county
boys to it's list of subscribers who are
in the navy, George A. Noftsger, who
is on the battleship Texas and
Lloyd Hamilton, who is on the battle
ship Connecticut" Neither of the
boys can give us their address. their
Reporter being sent in care of the
postmaster of New York City, and by
him forwarded to their ships wherev-
er they may be.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Leon Leeper, who lives couple of
miles northeast of Leon, took out a
hail insurance policy on his crops
last Tuesday, and within couple Of
days hail struck his farm and did
considerable damage, and on Friday
he had his loss settled to his entire
satisfaction. That's getting returns
pretty quick.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

"A. B. Owen, of Willow Springs,
Mo-, who is here for few days visit,
tells us that down in that part of Mis-
souri, they have the biggest peach
crop in the history of the country, 1t
being estimated that at least 400 car
loads of peaches will be shipped from
that one county alone, and the
peaches are mighty fine this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

e. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates.
and does general real estate blisi-
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
i'm the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com.
nlerCial streets. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
hind him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

That frown, those drawn eye lids,
those fearful throbbing pains ~ the
spells. that red and watery condi-
ton of your eyes, may be directly
due to distorted vision. Properly
fitted glasses afford permanent relief.
Buffers advice is conscientious and
reliable. Let him duplicate your
lenses
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Potatoes advanced 149 per cent in
price during the last year, but they
won't this year. The home gardens
will put the finishing touches to the
designs and ambitions of the food
spectators.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Rural mail carrier N. L. Campbell
accompanied byhis mother, Ralph
Biggs and Mrs Lem VanNOstrand,
mOtored to Des Moines Tuesday to
visit Mrs Campbell, who was operat.
ed upon at Mercy hospital couple of
week ago. She is getting along nice
ly but will not be able to return home
until about the first of August.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

The farmers of Decatur county are
mighty busy this week cutting oats,
and by'Saturday night the bulk of the
oats crop will be cut if the weather
continues favorable. Reports from
|all over the county is that the oats
crop OF Decatur county this year is
the best ever raised, and if it can be
saved will bring the farmers mighty
good returns for their crop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For Sale-On the Stone farm, u
miles northwest OF Leon, 4 1a miles
northeast OF Decatur, native lumber
of all kinds, fence posts, split or
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Dent use common drop cords for
your electric lights. Select an at
tractive fixture from the many dis
played in the special fixture room at
the Leon Electric Company's Office. J.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Reports received from Claud Ugll-
vie. Whosis very sick in the Lutheran
hospital at DesN Moines, are that ne
is Slightly improved. Mrs: Ogiivle
is in Des Moines, assisting in caring
for him, and his friends hope ne may
soon recover sufficient to return 10
his home in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Miss Mary Flynn, of southeast OF
Leon. has purchased the Baker resi-
dence property on Church street own
ed by Geo. w. Baker, and expects to
move to Leon in the near future. This
house was built by Miss Flynn's faith;
or. the late Patrick Flynn, and will
make her very coy home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Estray-A four year old White
Face steer came to our place about
two months ago. Telephone us at
Van Vert, or write to Dekalb, Iowa.
Gill & Burchett
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Several fine showers the past week
have been very beneficial to the corn
crop, and we could do without rain
for several weeks now. The oats and
hay harvest are in full blast, and the
farmers are happy over the prospects
of saving these crops.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Wav suffer from headaches, when
properly fitted with glasses will cure
YOU of them by taxing away eye
strain. Eyes examined tree. y.
Butler and see better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bigley, of Leon
are the proud parents Of a bouncing
boy baby born to them on Tuesday
of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Jesse Watson, of northeast OF
Leon, is having quite serious time
with an infected foot. He had corn
on the sole of his foot and IN some
manner bruised it, infection follow
ing. and he is under the care OF a
physician.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For Sale-On account of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. c. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fe Ave, Ft. Madison,
Iowa. II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Lost-Auto top cover Saturday ev-
ening between Bert Woodard's farm
and Biddison coal yard. Return to
Reporter office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation Leon
Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Remember the ice cream social to
be held at Maple Grove on Tuesday
evening, July oath. All are welcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

If you want good insurance and
fair treatment in case of loss, have
Pease & Pease write your insurance
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

While driving shlky rake on his
farm southeast of Leon last FRIDAY
Sam Gassetts team became frlghten-
ed and ran away, and in the, mixup
Sam had couple of ribs broken, SO
he is not doing much harvesting 1or d
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Reduced prices on shirt waists
wash goods, undermuslins, oxfords
etc. Save by buying now.
HanSellS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

y. Charley Boles> reports that ne has
two pair of twin calves on his 1arm
over in the Tennessee neishbor hood
that are hard to beat. they LOOK sc
near alike that even tneir motDess
have time in telling which from
'tnther. Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For Sale-Two Chester Whit
sows, to farrow in August.
Ralph Goodman, r. II. d., Leon, l;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Enjoy life better, work more eff
ficiently, be more healthful, save
your eyes. 6. Butler and See better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Snyder, of Leon,
are the proud parents of a dandy lit
tie daughter born to them last Fri
day
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Now is the time to save money on
your summer needs at reduced prices
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

We have some 5 per cent money
for choice farm loans. FARMERS q
Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Estrayed-One black male pig,
weight 40 pounds. Reward for return
to w. H, Jenkins, Leon. Alt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Pease & Pease write all kinds of
insurance, and protect their policy
holders,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For Sale-Near the Thos. Suther-
lin farm 200 bushels corn.
Fred Teale, Administrator
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Found-Near Yelray, pair of
spectacles. Claim them at The Re-
porter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

A travelling sign painter painted
neat signs for Cherrington, the
druggist, c.. p. Butler, JeWeler a ~
opticion, and L; T. Cralg' grocer 'he
first of the week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Found-A section of a jointed fish
pole which the owner can obtain at
The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Lost-,Class pin with G. r. H. S.
90 engraved on. Return to The
Reporter office. 49lt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Wanted-A quantity of spring
wheat for seed. Biddison Coal 1
Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For Sale-Good single buggy and
harness Mrs. w. e. Cannon, south
east Leon. 4J-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Popular song in the draft circles:
SIS My Name Written There?'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Buy your oxfords for the entire
family now at reduced prices.
Hansell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For Rent-Good house with plen-
ty of water. Mrs. IL. l.. Pease. 29-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at the Rexall store. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For RENTAL or part of my house
furnished Mrs. Harriet Camp. 47-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
no. Bowshsr' $.

\ Cut prices on goods you need for
J. present use. Hansells
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

For sale-My Maxwell Special
touring car. Fine condition: VIII
sell at a bargain, and give time on
mart to responsible party. 0. Hun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Money to loan on some good farms.
Leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
Get your wall paper at the Rexall
store S7-tf

Some people think even more than
twice before speaking once. and then
don't say anything worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
Problem JJnsOlyed

Montgomery, June 3o-(Special.) )-yeffer- son county presented M. c. Allgood state auditor, with problem Saturday, the SO lution of which will either force the pay ment of heavy premium for the bond of James F. Hawkins, tax collector elect, or will not give the city of Birming- ham protection for the money which the tax collector will receive for it. Hereto fore the Jefferson county collector has given bond for $25O000 and this amount was set by Auditor Allgood But the col lector also collects the taxes for the city of Birmingham and in the past has not furnished bond for the money which comes into his hands for transfer to the city. Now the city commission has re- quested Auditor Allgood to say whethe, or not proper provision had been made tc guarantee the safety of the money q know of no law which requires the state to force the tax collector to give bono for the money which he will receive fol the city of Birmingham said Auditor Allgood, ''and have requested the Bir- mingham commission to furnish other in formation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
ENJOYABLE VISIT
 TO LOCK 12 PLANT
Members of Alabama Technical Asso- ciation Enjoy Outing on
 River

The excursion of the Alabama Techni- ca association to the Lock 12 plant of the Alabama Power company held yes- terday was voted a most delightful af. ia !, by the S5 members of the assocla- z ,d and their friends who made the trip
 The party left Birmingham on a spe- cial train over the Louisville and Nash vile railroad to Ida station. where they embarked on a barge and were carried down the river to the lock. After in- specting the 9o.0O0 horsepower water plant, which supplies electric current to Birmingham. Anniston and other points, a delightful opeu-air luncheon was served
 A short business session of the asso- citation was held and it was decided to incorporate the association under the laws of the state. It was also decided that the association cooperate with the Alabama committee on the preparation of material for the chemical exposition which will be held in New York this fall.
 A number of ladies accompanied their husbands on the outing yesterday and the occasion was pronounced such a big success that it will probably be made an annual affair by the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
Soldiers Worst Enemy
 Is Liquor, Says Wood

Little Rock, June 30.-In address at luncheon in his honor here today Mai Gen. Leonard Wood said that he was glad that the twelfth division of the new national army is to be trained in Ar kansas, a 'bone- dry state.
 That will eliminate three-fourths of our troubes.' he said. Whisky is the soldiers worst enemy"
 General Wood expressed the opinion that the cantonment here will be perma- nent because he said he feels sure that military training will be made compul- sorry at the end of the war. General Wood expressed his approval of canton ment site and qualification at the sol dierly appearance of the men in the off, cers training camp, whom he reviewed at Fort Root in the morning.
 Tonight General Wood reviewed what is said to have been the greatest parade ever seen here He made an address from the steps of the state capitol to an au- dience estimated at 50,00O persons lmme- diately after he and his. party left for Alexandria, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
NEGRO CONFESSES
 KILLING INTRUDER
Negro Shot Was Reported to Have Died of Natural
 Causes by Physician

Will Willis, a negro who lives at yesterday to the killing of Madison James, negro, who lives at POS West Eighth avenue, Graymont, just back of Willis house. According to Willis statement, he heard the other man at the back of his house about mid night Thursday and went back to in- vestigate. He saw the other man and asked who he was. The negro did not reply, he said, whereupon he fired on him with rifle, the bullet taking effect just under the arm of James.
 After the killing Willis reported the case to police headquarters. When the officers arrived they found James dead at the rear of Willis house. Willis told the officers he found the man dead just as they saw him, denying that he himself had anything to do with the death of James. A physi- elan investigated and reported that the negro died of natural causes, the police say.
 Yesterday Detectives Moser and ther investigation. Willis for a long time denied to them any implication in the matter, according to Officer Moser. But when the officers found a rifle of the same calibre as the one with which James was killed in Will lis house and found other evidence, Willis, who was very nervous, nearly swooned, then confessed to the kill ing, claiming justification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
Gadsden Infirmary Is
 Purchased by Sisters

Gadsden, June 30.-(Special) )-The Gads- den infrmary, new hospital, just com pleted by Dr. J. E. Leach. has just been purchased by the Sisters of Divine Provi- dence of Pittsburg. Pa. The purchase price is not known definitely, but believed to be in the neighborhood of $30,0O0 The T. H.. Stephens property on Sixth street was also purchased and later an annex may be constructed. Perhaps s1Oo.00o in improvements will be added later This is the first investment to be made in the south by the Sisters of Divine Provi- dence, although they conduct a number of schools and hospitals in other sections of the country.
 Pleasure will be combined with business Monday when the Etowah County Bar association holds it's meeting in this city. A boat trip and dinner probably will be enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
GENERAL WOOD ID BE INVITED ID VISIT
 BIRMINGHAM AGAIN
Special Committee Will Wait Upon Him Either in Memphis or
 Meridian

That Birmingham is still hot on the trail of mobilization camp, was in dicated yesterday when it was learned that another committee is about to make a special trip in connection with the matter.
 This committee will make a call on Gen. Leonard Wood either at Mem phis or Meridian, Miss, and invite him to come back through Birmingham and look over the situation here once more.
 General Wood has been in the west ern part of his department of the army for the past few days visiting certain cities which are regarded as possible locations for camps. Among the places visited are Memphis. Little Rock and Meridian. The Birmingham committee and urge him to come back through this city on his way to Charleston. It is relt that trip made in this way without any public demonstration will give him more time to look into the sites offered here and to make a care ful and detailed study of Birmingh claims for one of the camps.
 The personnel of the committee which will wait upon him was not given out last night, but the city's leading men are interested in this sub ject as never before and they propose to leave no stone unturned until one of the, camps is landed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
NASHVILLE

Nashville, June 30.-Although Ten nessee has in reality been bone dry" ever since the adjournment of the re- cent session of the general assembly, there have been some wholesale liquor houses in existence in Nashville. With the ed of June these remaining houses have closed their doors and virtually all their stock and fixtures are ready for shipment to other parts of the country. number of the firms have decided that it is useless to make an effort to continue business even in states where there is no prohibition law and have disposed of their hold ings. They will enter other lines of business. There was no rush at the express offices today as the Tennes- see law forbids anyone to have liquor in their possession,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, June 30.--At , o'clock this evening express offices were closed to shipments of whisky out of the state, the "bone-dry" law going into effect at midnight tonight All the mail order houses had skipped their stocks to other states and prob ably the only intoxicants remaining in the city are at the homes of the consumers, which in itself is a yio- lAtion of the law, which provides that no person shall have whisky in his possession for personal use or ether purposes. It is not probable that there will be any attempt on the part of the police officers to ferret out auan- titles laid by preceding the "drouth.' It is made a felony to sell whisky. As the shipping of liquor within the state was prohibited beginning March 1, 1917, there was not the usual rush to the express offices that occurred in other states when shipments ceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
Dothan Ships Melons

Dothan, June 30 Special 1.-Two hun- dred cars of watermelons, it is esti- mated, have been shipped from the Do- than territory so far this season. In some sections where rains fell the size of the melons Is good and the crop large. In dry sections the crop is short and the melons small. Very satisfactory prices are being obtained and the crop has proved quite profitable. Wesley K. Pull lum, we'll known farmer, living west of Dothan, sold three cars of melons dur ing the past week which brought to- tai of $S25. MT. Pullum has 8 acres In melons from which he expects to receive $300O During the past week cars of large melons sold in the Dothan market for over $30O each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
GREAT PARADE ID FEATURE SELMA'S
 RED GROSS DRIVE
Everything Is in Readiness for Beginning Earnest Campaign Monday
 Morning

Selma, June o-(Special)-Th snappy campaign which Selma is to institute Monday to raise her share of the Red vigorous tactics of an army drive.
 Beginning Sunday night, when the churches of the city will combine in a big open-air meeting, to be addressed by S. Walters McGill, well known Red Cross worker in charge of the southern states, the campaign will be fast and furious
 On Monday morning the two teams, the Reds and Whites, with 10 captains to each side, and commanded by A. G. Kahn, chairman of finance, will launch their great offensive for raising Selma S share of the war fund. Subcommittee will work under the two teams, and full instructions will be given at big lunch con for the workers, to be held Monday morning at the Young Mems Christian association.
 On Monday afternoon a monster parade will be staged on the downtown streets. In the line of march will be officials of the Red Cross chapter, headed by Houston Armstrong, chairman, and men members of the Selma chapter with the fraternal organizations, the Boy Scouts and the home guards. Selmas military organization of boys and men over military age. The Boys Industrial school band of Birmingham has been engaged for the occasion
 Miss May Johnson will be marshal for the women's division which was got ten up under the direction of Mrs J. F. Hooper, president of the Alabama Fed eration of clubs. and an ardent Red Cross worker.
 The line of march extends from the Red Cross headquarters in the Hotel Al bert building, down Broad street to Wa ter, into Lauderdale, and up Lauder dale to the Episcopal church lawn, where an open-air concert will be given by the boys band, and short, snappy speeches made by speakers. whose names are being withheld by the committee.
 Red Cross dance at Elkdale park will wind up the days programme, music to be furnished by the boys band.
 On Tuesday committees of women will take their places in booths in downtown stores and solicit contributions to the Red Cross fund They will continue their work throughout the week.
 committee headed by Prof. R. B. Hudson and pr. A. F. Owens has been appointed to solicit contributions from the coored population.
 The Selma Chamber of Commerce feels considerably ella ted over the action of the interstate commerce commission in deny ing the b per cent freight increase asked for by the railroads.
 Selma and Montgomery chambers were the only two from Alabama represented at the recent conference at Chattanooga where the programme for combating the proposed Increase was inaugurated. It is believed that the action of the inter- state commerce commission will save southern shippers alone over $15,O 900 a year.
 The last remaining contingent of bridge guards left Selma Saturday for Montgom- cry, where they were called to join their commands. The squad that was station ed at the Louisville and Nashville bridge at this point belonged to Company H, Fourth Alabama infantry.