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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Flu" Abates
Through East

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-The ep-
idemic Of influenza has subsided
somewhat in eastern states, but con-
tinues to spread in the middle and
far west. On the basis Of meager
reports received today, officials of the
public health service bureau were OPP
timistic that the stringent measures
taken, such as closing schools, thea
ters and churches, and forbidding
public gatherings generally, had be-
gun to show beneficial effect.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Warren Kicker
Dies In Knoxville

Mr.. Warren Kicker died in the
hospital at Lyons View, at Knox
vile Saturday night. His remains
win arrive in Greeneyille this after
noon and win be taken to Cove
Greek, near his old home, for inter-
ment. Kicker had been in the asy-
Ium only a short time. He is sur
vived by FIVE children, two sons apd
three daughters. His daughters live
in Kentucky and his sons all reside
in Greene county.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Bond Report
OF Tenth District

Following is a list Of Liberty bond
subscriptions in the Tenth district,
according to the wards.
First ward-W. G. WaddelI, captain.
Second ward-J. A. Crawford, capt.
Third ward--W. H. Kizer, capt.
Fourth ward-Geo. G. Taylor, capt.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
State Secretary Of Foreign Affairs.
Official German Note Delivered to President

The official German text was delivered to
the President at 1915 b M today. In entente
diplomatic quarters there is marked differ
enced about making any comment on the sit
uation, but it is strongly limited that an arnis-
tice is impossible because of the lack of faith
in the Hohenzollerns, whose bloody record Of
treachery has astounded the world
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14

Property Bags

New directions for making prop
erty bags have come from Atlanta.
From now on all persons making
these bags will please make them ac-
cording to the directions printed be-
low:
Every precaution against influenza
is being taken at the sewing room
to safeguard the workers and the
garments. Show your interest in the
boys by making a sacrifice, II neces-
sary, and report for duty at the work
room as many days each week as is
possible.
(Cut Out and Save)
Directions.
Cut figured cretonne 50 as to make
a bag finished about 12x1s inches,
with hem IL inches wide at the top
for drawstring.
Leave the hem open at each end.
Each drawstring should measure 30
inches and may be made Of " inch
tape or Of material TX inches wide
folded and stitched along the edge.
Sew on the middle Of one side Of
the bag piece of white cloth 8x4
inches, to bear the patients name.
Sew an A. R. c. chapter label inside
on hem.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Germany's Unconditional Surrender
Demanded Today In u. S. Senate
(By The United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Oct 14.-Germany's unconditional surren
der demanded in the senate today the only terms
that would be acceptable by the American people Senators
Brandage of Connecticut New Of Indiana and McCumber
Of North Dakota emphasized that the only to insure vic
tory by the crushing defeat of the German armies
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Senator Thomas ntroducesResoIution
InSenate Regarding German Armistice
(By Tha United Pres..l

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Acceptance by Germany Of the
demands Of the Allies for reparaton restitution and guaran
tees in addition to the fourteen principles laid down by Pres
dent Wilson before any agreement entered into dis
cusson of armsce, demanded in resolution intro
duced today the senate by Senator Thomas of Colorado
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Lack Of Faith Hohenzonerns May Make Armstce Impossible
Laid Down by President Basis For Peace Negotiations Was
Turkey Asks President Wilson
Today to Take Upon Himself the Task
OfRe-EstabIishing Peace
.(Bv The United Pre.s.l

WASHINGTON Oct 14Turkey today besought the Presi-
dent to take upon himself the task of reesabshng peace
accepting President Wilson's fourteen points
goaton and requested immediate general armstce The
note followed closely that of the peace
and was delivered by the Spanish ambassador
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Government of Luxemburg Appeals
To Wilson For Protection of Its Rights

AMSTERDAM. Oct 14.-The government of Luxembourg
has appealed President Wilson for protection of the rights
Of that country according official dispatches received here
today Luxembourg demands that its territories be evacuated
by the German armies.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Turkish Note Accepting Terms
Received in Washington To-Day
French Troops Keeping In Contact
With Germans On Whole Front
Where Enemy Is Retreating
(By The United Press.

PARIS Oct 14The French troops keeping in contact
with the Germans the whole front where the enemy
treating the office announced The French have reached
Chateau Porcien, eighteen miles north of Rheims
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
France Refuses to Negotiate
With Germany Until Her Power
To Do Harm Is Ended
(By The United Press.)

LONDON, Oct. 14.-France has unanimously
determined not to negotiate with Germany un-
til the latters power to do harm is completely
ended, it was semi-officially announced today.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-14
Military Men In London Suspicious
Of Germany's Self Expressed Surrender
(By The United Press. ) J

LONDON, Oct. H. Military men here are
suspicious of Germany's self-expressed surren-
der. General opinions doubt Germany's sin
cerity.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-11

lace-trimmed camisoles of
crepe de chine and wash satin-to be
cleared out quickly at S9c-they were
big values at $1.25-this is your
chance.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-11
S. PerCOIatorS $4.45

GOOD PERCOLATORS in sixcup sizes
S45-also ready S498 instead of $3.50
BRASS WASH BOARDS ready in the January Sale
69c.
Pie U. s. CLOTHES PINS at three doz for
SPRINGER IRONING BOARDS for this sale only
s25 CRESCENT LANTERN this sale 8Sc
-HOOSIER" variety of pans and utensils,
choice 10c each.
poo WOODEN MOP STICKS reduced to 16c.
-S5c STANDARD BROOMS sale 68c
-S75 HANDLED AXES-bg value and sale at S1.65.
-40c White and White Enameed Ware sale 28c.
-55c White and White Enameed Ware sale 3Sc.
-30c White and White Enameled Oval Dishes 23c.
-25c White and White Enameed Cups 2c
$3.50 Buck Sams-good grade and sale CSC.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-11
Ginghams 14C
Pretty Plaids and Stripes

Pretty dress ginghams go on sale
now at very low price of lac yard
plaids and stripes for women's and
children's dresses.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

The writer Of these items wishes
every one a merry Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shepherd, OF
Missouri, came Wednesday for Wis
it with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cox.
Earl Anderson has been working
for John West the past week.
Erastus Wilson had business in
Van Vert Saturday.
Miss Marie Poland came Thursday
for a few days visit with her sister
Curt Young left Wednesday for
his home in Montana after several
weeks visiting.
Johnnie Cox came home Wednes.
day from Murray where he has
been helping his brother Charles
with the store.
Grand River Friday.
Dick McCarIs are just getting ov-
Clarence Anderson has been work
ing for Fred Gill the past week.
Earl Fry has been visiting the
past few days with Johnnie anu
George Cox.
Jack Young visited few days
this week with Harry. Wilson,.
their new house Monday.
Mrs. link Wells spent Sunday
with Mrs. Jim Miller.
George Cox returned home Thurs
day after a visit with his brother
James in Missouri.
Harve Dekalb received word Sun
day morning that Will Smiths wife
had died with influenza at Mary
land. 1t sure was shock to this
community as they were highly re-
spected.
Mr. ond Mrc Bort Anderson were
Leon visitors Tuesday.
Roscoe and Eddie Wilson spent
Saturday evening with Andrew Mil
Ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Beers and
Nora Johnston were Decatur callers
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Hopkins spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus
Wilson and family.
Johnnie Cox spent Saturday night
and Sunday in Van Vert with
friends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
Sherih's Sale.

BY Virtue Of an EXECUTION, o.
rected to me from the Clerk Of the
District Court Iof Decatur county,
Iowa, on a judgment obtained III
said Court, on the 10th day Of De-
cember, 1918, in favor OF Anna
Mausnest as Plaintiff, and against
f. j. Sankey, Louis Harry Cohen,
Samuel Cohen and Lena Cohen as
Defendants, for the sum or rive
Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen
and $4,000 dollars, S97 attor-
news fees and costs taxed at $3.50,
and accruing costs, | have levied up
on the following Real Estate, taken
as the property of said Defendants,
to satisfy said execution, to-Wit:
SW. 4 and West y of the Sc. a
of Section 7, Township 6S, Range
"a, West 5th P. M. in Decatur
county, Iowa.
And will offer the same for sale
to the highest bidder for cash IN
hand, on the ! tn day OF January,
A. D., 1919, in front of the Court
House door in Leon, Iowa, at the>
hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ. of said day:
when and where due attendance VIII
be given by the undersigned.
Dated at Leon, Iowa, Dec. IL,
1918.
John A. Fulton,
2O-2t Sheriff of said county
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
Vine Oak.

Mr.. and Mrs. O. C. Clampitt were
out in the interest Of the Red Cross
Thursday
C. V. Starr was a Pleasanton call
err Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs King Landphair
were shopping in PleasantOn Thurs
day.
Mrs. Matte Hendricksen called
on Mrs. Nellie Drury Thursday.
Harve Mcdaniel was trading in
Pleasanton Thursday.
Hurd Davis and family visited at
S. E. Davis Sunday.
Estil Starr called on her grandma
Davis Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Davis left for
their home in Sharpsburg Tuesday
morning after few days visit in
Mrs. o. G. Clampitt was shopping
in Leon Wednesday.
Mabel and Clinton COwles were
Leon callers Tuesday.
Mrs. G.. F. Tenney and daughter,
Mary, of Decatur, visited at Martin
Hendricksen's Tuesday, returning
home Wednesday.
Miss Grace Drury returned home
from st. Joe Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hollister and
little sons Paul and Forest, spent
Sunday at the Spargur home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
Lonesome Ridge.

Mrs. Mary Grogan spent few
days last week with her daughter,
Mrs. Nathan Boyce, and helped care
for the new grandson.
Roy Evans spent Sunday with his
friend Fred Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bellows attend.
ed the funeral of Mrs. Bellows
brother-in-law;; Mr.. Creveling, of
Ellston, one day last week.
Jesse Maynard and wife we're Da-
Wis City callers Saturday.
George Webster and family are
moving to farm near Ridgeway,
Mo. 4 Mr. Bell will reside on the
farm vacated by Mr.. Webster. =.
John Hampton spent Sunday at J.
B. McDanieIs.
Miss Hattie Evans, who is work
ing at e. L. Shira's. spent Saturday
night and Sunday with home folks.
Mrs. Robert Piercy and son Will
lard visited at w. N. Martins Sun
day.
MIR. and Mrs. George Evans and
Mrs. E. A. Little's. Mrs. George
Evans remained for longer visit.
Guy Garner, wife and baby of
Abel, and Mrs. Jack Wallace and
children, of Creston, came Saturday
for a visit with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. o. Garner.
Mrs. Hampton and daughter
Elizabeth spent Thursday afternoon
with Mrs e. J. Evans.
Miss Virgene Griffin called on
Mrs. G. c. Campbell who is on the
sick Mr List a,d Fr MIs W 2fter2o0n; Mcdaniel,
Roscoe Mcdaniel and George Evans
spent Sunday afternoon at E. J
Evans
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
Notice of Appointment Of Executor,

In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur county.
In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of w.
H. Frost, Deceased.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned have been appointed
and have qualified as Executors Of
the estate of w. H. Frost late of De-
catur county, Iowa, deceased; All
persons In any manner indebted to
said deceased or his estate will make
payment to the Undersigned; and
those having claims against said de-
ceased or his estate will present
them in manner and form as by law
required, for allowance and pay
Dated this 29th day OF November,
A. D. 1915.
J. w. and w. n, Frost
13-3t Executors Of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Don't miss the opportunity of hay
er, the eye and ear doctor, on Fri
day, December IT. from 3 a. M. to 2
p. m. at Hotel Leon. Examination
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

week the publication Of aWho PAYS
the Taxes which we have publish
ed for almost twenty years, show
ing the amount paid in taxes by ev-
cry person in each township or cor
poration who pay $500 or more.
Last yeer we commenced with
'WoOdlan4 the last township in the
list and this year reverse the order,
spublishinG Bloomtngton first, and
the others will follow In alphabes-
hal ord6E Il yau cut out the list
chem yoGsUfI have . complete list
20 the tAIAyess q Decatur county,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

A small iron or tin box, contain
ing personal papers belonging to
the late We're Roberts, has been mis-
placed, probably left by him some
place. If any person knows where
this box is they will confer favor
by notifying George Ogilvie at the
Leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Howard Sage and Cecil Wright,
who are in the navy, stationed at
the Great Lakes Training Station,
arrived Saturday morning for a
weeks visit here with their par
ents and many friends. They will
return to duty the latter part Of this
week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

For Sale-90 acres, about so &C
res in cultivation; house, barn, two
good wells, 21a miles to Leon, 2 IL
miles to Decatur on Leon and De-
catur state road. Call Mrs. A. Deck.
Leon. Iowa. 19-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Ed Parker tells us he saw a great
big fish worm crawling over the
sidewalk as he came up town Satur-
day morning, and dandelions were
in bloom all over the city. How is
that for California weather here in
Iowa on December 21st.
Later-Since the above was in
type our summer weather has gone
glimmering, and regular blizzard
swooped down upon this section
Monday evening, and we will sure
have q white Christmas. Iowa can
beat the world on sudden changes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Serg. Levi F Parsons. of Newton,
who was msutered out last week at
Camp Dodge, after service at Camp
Pike, came Wednesday for visit
with his uncle, F. J. Parsons, in this
city, and went to Pleasanton Thurs
day to visit few days with his
cousin, James Parsons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Glen Walker, who had been Wis
ting few days With friends in
night where he visited over night,
going to St. Joe Saturday to spend
Christmas and will spend New
Years with his parents at Andalusa,
la ha ma
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

= Steve G. Scott, who has been in
the navy, being sta toned on the Y.
S. S. Minnesota, arrived in Leon Fri
day evening, having ben mustered
out of the service Mrs. Scott, who
is superintendent Of Cottage Hos
pital at Creston, accompanied him
TO Leon and they expect to locate on
a farm now.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Some time since we went on a
cash basis, in some cases we have
broken over, but after Jan. LIST.
This rule will be strictly adhered to.
Estes & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Mrs. G. r. Barnhizer and children
returned to their home at Saline,
Mo-, Saturday evening, having been
called here to attend the funeral OF
her daughter Grace. Mrs. Barn
hizer''s father, H., W. keinier,, OF
son, of Blue Earth Mimi, were al
so in attendance at the funeral.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

For Sale or Rent-5 room house,
big garden, good water, all nicely To-
Gated in southwest Van Vert. This
is the l.. E. Brown property, can be
bought below it's value or will rent,
now vacant. Inquire of T. o. An
drew, Decatur.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

For Sale-On the farm known as
the Geo. w. Wadsworth farm north
west of Leon, 101 acres of corn
stalk pasture, IT acres of meadow
and blue grass pasture, and a stack
of straw.
PrUc e. Shields
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

For Sale-Coming two year old
Percheron stud colt, sired by Koch
8S237 (S98S6), dam Maud 149S4,
sire Agenda 1886 (45S96). This
colt is sure good one. j.. G..
Hurst 1927
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Station agent c. M. Ketcham was
strutting around the depot in great
shape last Saturday, having received
a message that morning that he was
grandfather, a bouncing boy hav-
ing arrived at the home Of his son,
Edgar Ketcham, at Revelstoke,
British Columbia on Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com.
mcrcial streets. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

,as We want your business ana viii
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

The Des Moines Capital ! 4 months
for $500 on both new and old sub
scriptions if taken at once. Time
extended from the time your pres
ent subscription expires. Bring or
send in your subscription. Cher
rinptOn's
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

James Hoffman, who enlisted in
the navy and is now on the U. 5. 5;
Leviathan, and has made several
trips across the Atlantic Ocean, ar
rived Thursday on ten day fur
Tough which he is spending at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. w. Hoffman. Jim looks dandy,
and says he enjoys naval life. And
by the way he has developed into
one of the best light weight boxers
in the navy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Tie a string about yard long to
a common door key and take the
SO the key will clear the floor four
or five inches. If you can hold the
string steady enough the key will
begin to swing back and forth in a
straight line. Let another person
take your left hand in his and the
motion will change to circular
swing. If third person will place
his hand on the shoulder of the sec
ond person the key will stop. Try
1T and then explain if you can.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

H. R. McMorris arrived Saturday
evening from San Francisco to spenu
a few days furlough with relatives
here. "Hod' was bitten on the arm
by a horse while stationed at Chey-
enne, Wyoming, and has undergone
several operations, several pieces
of bone being removed from his arm,
and will submit to another operation
after he returns to camp at San
Francisco
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

Mrs. L. P. VanWerden received a
message Sunday announcing the
death of her aunt, Mrs. w. A. Smith,
who died at her home in Sharpsburg,
Maryland, Saturday morning. Mrs.
Smith was formerly Miss Flora Pat
zig, well known in this city as a
Mr.. Smith stated he would start for
Des Moines with her body Tuesday,
and it is thought she will be buried
in Leon, although this can not be
definitely stated at this time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
Burkh elmer

B. z. Burkheimer, wife and
daughter, Miss Beulah, of Dess
Moines, have rented the home of
Rev. and Mrs. VIM. Biggs for the
winter and are contemplating be.
coming permanent residents OF
Leon. Mr.. Burkheimer has been en-
gagged in the furnace supply bust
ness and will probably continue for
the present in this line of business
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
F'1al!kkQ't Boz yshsr's

For Rent room house, IS. See
J. r. Conrey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

We want men and en- to per-
nit us to care for clothes:
We don't scorch, burn gloss any
garments while pressi1 them ZEN na IN
The difference will delight you. e.
w. Connor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

For Sale-Hay5 and oats at the
farm. G.. A. Long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

House for Rent See Mrs. Anna
Benefiel. a,.. .s... 1926
For Sale-75 shocks of corn with
corn on. Offie Leeper. See J. E.
Leeper if you want it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

For Rent-A o room mouse two
blocks northeast Of the court house.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26

led nor Sale-On account OF moving
ANa1, MY Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. G. Stempoa,
1851 Santa Fe Ave-, TT. Madison
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
- For Rent-A good farm. Clarence
Hedges, Garden Grove. 1S-tf

For Rent-A three room house
and ten lots in Smith addition.
h Phone Mack Cox, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-26
IbeItalb.

Bowsher & Shields.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-08
NEW COMEDY T0
 BE GIVEN HERE

What promises to be one of the most refreshing and laugh provoking comedies staked by local talent for some time is Love md Avoirdupois. ? which will be given at the Neighbor- hood House Friday evening. The pro- ceeds from the affair will go toward the new Congregational parsonage, which will be erected soon.
 The play, which is a delightful con- edy, was written by Alma Eyer May hew, and is being produced by Mrs. J. J. Hyde. The cast selected is as follows:
 Lena Stout plump young matron, A. E. Mayhew.
 John Stout, her husband, H. E. Aus ten.
 Flossie, Lena's chum. who is slender |. and stylish, Laura E. Smith, Dr. sharp, Johns friend, Mr. West burg
 Iris, Italian seeress, Miss Hazel Lee
 Mar1ory Stout, Dorothy Mayhew.
 Nora, Irish maid, Mrs. M White
 Susan Bighead, English maid, Mar Earct Ryder.
 An Ling, Chinese cook, Mrs. Jen- kins.
 Enjoyable musical selections. both vocal and instrumental, will be ren- dered between acts by Mrs. Dixie Wad linSton Mathie. Miss sna Austen, Miss Selma Dye, Miss Boiser and a male quartet. Those in charge invite the public 10 attend.