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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-02
Classified Advertisements
Wanted-Ferlale Help

WANTEp--CiirI Tor housewo rlz. fam
lis Of g. Apply DIR r. +. Hale it26
Beacon St L. Chicago. l-ll-t
WANTED-Girl at County Jail Crown
Point: call in person. Recommends
IRON. I-a2-tf
RI-c0%CFNIAI. FACTORY EN-
PTOYNENT CONSISTING LARGELY
OF GOVERNMENT WORK Passions
open TO girls between the ages of = and
80 In good physical condition Steady
profitable work fer hose wishing to
avail themselves Of IN oPportunitT.
Communicate with The Factory Employ
mont Oh-ice. The Goodyear Tire & Rub
bef Company Akron. Ohio. l-2o-lJ
WANTED Experienced
insurance girl and stenog-
caphcr, good salary. Address
Z. @. box 1876. Hammond
1-2s-tt
Neutrality-suspicious. girl for house
work; good wages. Apply 10 Detroit
ST. hammond 2-l-2
WANTED-At once. % girls over f6
years Of a ge, TO work IN Filing Room.
Goshen Shirt Go. le5 Condit St Ham
mond. 2-2-5
MANAGER or SMALL FACTORY =
Located in Hammond. desires young
woman To act aS assistant, keep books
and do ste1aoEra ply. Must he capable
Work is light. Accuracy. eatncsS and
NOT speed necessary. State Qualifica-
tions and alary desired. Address T. c.
Times. Hammond 2-2-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-02
For Sale-Automobiles

FOR SNLE-Ford, panel top delivery
ear. like nov. chcap. Elgin Motor
sales 60. 659 Holman s.. Hammond
I-3f-6
FOR SAIL pass. Buick closed car
ErineNS Garage Indiana Harbor
Phone GN2R 2-2-2
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For Rent Furnished Rooms

FOR PE.NT-Nov 3-room house; 5 per
month. 90 Terrence ave. Hammond
1875
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WANTED--Girl Cor housework. fam
ilE Of g. Apply DR.. r. +. Hale ii26
Beacon Sc L. Chicago. l-l1-tf
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FOR RENT Furnished room ia private
family Tor ! or . 36Qt Elm st. Ind.
Harbor 2-1-2
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W.NNTED-Competen girl for house
work; good wages. Apply, 10 Detroit
st hammond 2-1-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-02

FOR RENT heated rooms for light
81 Hammond. 1-Sl-3
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

M. Barlean, who' had been visit
ing with his brothers and other
relatives in Eden township, return
ed Thursday to his home at Aladdin,
Wyoming where he is engaged in
the cattle business. 1t had been
seventeen years since he had been
here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wait return
ed from Rochester, Mimi, Friday,
where they had been for several
weeks, Mrs. Wait undergoing SER
ious surgical operation at the Mayo
hospital from which she is recover
to her many friends in this city and
vicinity
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Deputy sheriff John Osborn came
Juggling a fifteen pound turnip into
The Reporter Office Saturday which
his sons, F. E. and C. L. Osborn,
who are farming near Gillette,
wyoming, sent him and also q lot
OF sflne potatoes and other farm pro-
ducts, some of the potatoes weigh
ings ~ pounds. The Osborn boys
Think that II great country and
10 learn they are doing well.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31
Page SEVEN

DR.. Will VanWerden returned to
his home at Des Moines Thursday
after a few days visit at the home
of his brother, l.. P. VanWerden, IN
this city. He is closing UP his bust
ness affairs in Des Moines and eX-
poets to leave soon for California
where he expects to locate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

1t has been demonstrated that
are to keep up with their farm work.
The John Deere tractor and pillow is
the machine that does the real
work. Come to the demonstration
on the George Ogilvie farm one mile
north of Leon Saturday, Nov. End,
and see what good work it will do.
Biddison Implement Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mrs. F. M. Rhoades and daughter,
Mrs. H. G. Wilson, of Redfield, s..
D., who had been visiting at the
home of Mrs. Rhoades' parents. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ Holland, at Garden
on their way to Gainesville, Mo-, for
visit with Mrs. Rhoades' sons at
that place,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

oska kali aaaa Visited Visit I'o over Sunday at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick Griffin, in. this city.
Homer started out on s,hiss regular
trip Monday and Mrs. sGriffin went
to Grand River to visit few days
with relatives and friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31
Christian Church.

It is very doubtful if there will be
any services in our church next Sun
day. However, if conditions still
improve we hope it will be possible
for us to begin our regular services
the following Sunday, Nov. 10th.
Grover G.. Flannery, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mrs. Mary Cation departed satur-
day evening for st. Joe, Mo-, being
called there by the serious illness of
her son Clair Cation, who was re-
his wife and children were also sick
with Influenza
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Two mapmoth potatoes are dis
played in The Reporter window, one
Weighing 2h pounds and the other
weighs 2H pounds. They were
raised on the farm Of Mrs. r. r.
HOpton, near Powell, Wyoming, and
sent by Miss Merl Hopton to her
aunt, Mrs. j. F. Lewis, of north OF
Leon. They have attracted a great
deal Of attention.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31
Notice.!

We are compelled to restrict our
will make but two deliveries each
day. One in the morning at 9
o'clock and one in the afternoon at
3 o'clock, We will not accept for
delivery an order \ for gasoline or
coal oil in quantities less than two
gallons.
11.2t FarOuhar e Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Miss Himena Hoffman, who had
been visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hof-
man while the Denison schools were
closed, returned to that city Satur-
day, the schools at Denison opening
Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Geo o. Johnston, who had been
spending a couple of weeks at, his
home in this city while his school
was closed at Terre Haute, returned
to that place Monday to open school,
there being no cases of influenza in
that neighborhood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Miss Alma Kindblade, of this city,
who is a student at Simpson College
at Indianola, has been selected by
the college musical director to teach
music in the academy, and she will
dents. Miss kindblade is talent
ed musician and her selection for
this position is quite an honor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mls dhu woTd last TSu1s
that her brother, Joe Roloff, had
arrived overseas. Mr.. Roloff was
formerly employed as bookkeeper
for the Brady Lumber Co. in this
city, and has many friends here
who are hoping he will return safe
" from over there, covered with
glory
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Miss Mate Parrish, who had been
visiting at the home of her sister
Mrs. c. w. Hoffman, in this city, re-
tuned to Des Moines Saturday to
resume her duties as teache" in
the Des Moines schools which opened
Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

We will give a demonstration of
the John Deere tractor and pillow at
the George Ogilvie farm one mile
north OF Leon, on Saturday, Nov
End. Visit the farm any time dur
tor and p1ow working. It will be
worth your while.
BiddisOn implement Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

S. w. Robbins, of Decatur, has
received news of the death Of his
nephew, Perry Robbins, at Thermo-
.polis,5 Wyoming, his death being
from pneumonia, following influen-
"a. He was son of G. N. Robbins,
former we'll known resident Of De-
catur county, now residing at Their
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

On account of our junior men,
Der Frank Farauhar being in class
one, and will be called very soon,
we must have all book accounts set
tied at once, in order to settle up
our partnership affairs. Please at
tend to your account at once.
FarQuhar & Sons
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Friends here have received word
for overseas duty, that the vessel ON
which he sailed was torpedoed but
fortunately the matches were closed,
and although the ship took on quite
q bit Of water, she was able to con-
tine and made her port,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Frank Mccullough returned to his
duties in the Leon postoffice Monday
after being Off duty for ten days
suffering from Influenza at his home
in Humeston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

E. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans ON
approved security at the best rates,
and does q general real estate bust.
ness. Has had 20 years experience
In the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com.
mercial streets. Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mrs. VIM. Hixson, of Hamilton,
Montana, who is visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
from Des Moines Saturday where
she had been visiting at the home of
her brother, c. G. Albee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Miss Dorothy Hoffman, who had
been visiting at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hoffman
while Simpson College was closed on
account of influenza, returned to In
dianola Friday, the college opening
the first Of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

. Harley Billiard, who enlisted in
the navy just before war was declar-
ed, and who is a member of the
crew Of the Wyoming, arrived Fri
day for a couple of weeks visit with
his mother, Mrs. j. c. Billiard and
other relatives in this vicinity.
Harley says the navy agrees with
him as he has gained thirty-one
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mrs. l.. Hutchinson, of Garden
Grove, came Friday to visit few
days at the home of her son, Will
Hutchinson, first trick operator at
the Burlington depot, who was quite
sick with influenza but is now on
duty again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Do you get up at night? Sanol is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sanol gives re-
lief in "a hours from all backache
remedy. SOC and $1.0O
a bottle at 3. p. Bells drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

II must be a great satisfaction to
Belgium to be able to do her part in
ousting the Germans from her soil
and if a Belgian doesn't listen hard
to hear the plea Of "kamerad" who
can blame him Qvermuch?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

It's pleasure to see man with
we'll pressed clothes. 1t means
much to him and more to us to be
able to press them better than they
We're ever pressed before, You can
prove his statement to your own
satisfaction by letting us show you.
G. w. COnnOr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

The influenza epidemic has played
havoc with our correspondence this
week, many of our writer's being
sick and their letters will be missed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31
Big Type Poland Chinas.

We have for sale limited num-
Der of spring and yearling boars,
spring gifts and brood sows. of our
famous Big Type breed. Manchester
Bros, Leon. Iowa. Att
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

ouhar being in class one and expect
ing to be called to service right
away, it becomes necessary to settle
up our business, and all parties in
debted to us, are requested to call
and settled their accounts at once.
FarOuhar e Sons,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Some women would feel nervous
with $40 bill in the house but will
think nothing of letting a $50 lib
erty bond lie around loose behind
the clock when one is as negotiable
as the other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Lieut.. w. r. Greenlun, who is
stationed at Camp Humphrey, Vir-
ginia, arrived Tuesday noon, being
called home by the death Of his wife
who died Sunday from pneumonia,
following an attack Of Influenza
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sale-2OO acres 6 miles south
or Pleasanton, miles north of
Gainesville, and LOG acres two miles
west of it. d. C. Wagner, Gaines
Vile. Mo. 1O-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

John Bell exhibited to us tester-
day a piece of elm wood found forty
feet under ground on the farm of
Ben Sears, four miles northwest of
Leon, while digging well. The
wood was we'll preserved.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

The big Shrine meeting to be held
at Ottumwa on Friday, Nov. 9Th,
has been postponed until Friday,
Nov. goth, on account of the influ-
enza epidemic. The Leon committee
have secured twelve applications
for this meeting and there will prob
ably be others.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

My double standard Polled Dur
ham bull, polled LucWs Lad X14,-
OO3 S. Fl. 4671O7, three years old,
is for sale. Will also sell few
young bulls and Duroc Jersey boars.
A. e. COtteriIl. 12-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Found-Snhall celluloid box con
tanning money. Get it at The Re-
porter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Carl reynolds one of the efficient
and faithful rural mail carriers from
the Leon postoffice, returned from
Des M0ines Friday where he enlisted
in the motorcycle dispatch corps, and
was told to get ready as his call
would come within ten days, and he
would be going over within thirty
days. Carl made no. claim for ex.
and is very anxious to get
across before the war Closes His
rural route patrons will miss him,
but will give him hearty welcome
when he returns after the close of
the war
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

1t was reported Saturday after
noon that Harley Webb, who is sick
with pneumonia. was dead, but this
was an error. He was very low but
took turn for the better Saturday
night, and it is thought he will now
roonvor -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Miss Faye Rhodes, who had been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. T. Rhodes, at Lamont, while the
Des Moines colleges were closed,
passed through Leon Monday on her
way to Des Moines to resume her
musical studies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

We want men and women to per-
NIT us to care for their clothes.
We don't scorch, burn or gloss any
garments while. pressing them. In
etead we make them look like new.
4 G difference will delight you. G.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

e-Commencing Monday
November 4th, we, will close oul
meat markets each evening at
o'clock, except Saturday night, wher
we will close at 10 o'clock.
Penniwell Bros,
12-2t w. d. Pleuss.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Miss Margery Hoffman, who had
been visiting at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hoffman,
while the flu quarantine was on at
Des Moines, returned to that city
Saturday to resume her studies at
Drake University.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

We want your business and will
give you. every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon,
Savings Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

.Mr; and .dl Mrs; W. U; Pie Phelps; t Of
ing a pleasant visit during the past
few weeks from a brother of the
latter, Mr.. C. G. Morrison, of Sc
attic, Wash. 1t has been 16, years
since Mrs. Phelps and her brother
have seen each other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

l. T. Cation went to Mt. Ayr Sat
urday evening and drove to Benton
to catch the Great Western train for
ST. Joe, having received word that
his son Clair Cation, was very low
with pneumonia at his home in St.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mrs. Ray Ellis, of near Van Vert,
came Monday to visit few days at
the home of her sister, Mrs. John F..
Hacker, and to see her brother, Har-
ley Billiard, who is here from his
ship the Wyoming, on furlOugh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Harness, lplows, wagons, blankets
to the highest bidder next Saturday.
BOwsher & BOwsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Mrs. William E. Lucas, who had
been visiting at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Orel Estes in this city, de-
parted Friday for her home at
Brighton, Colorado. Mrs. Estes and
Mrs. Frank Farquhar accompanied
her to Osceola in the Estes auto:
Milo, who had, also been visiting at
the Estes home, also accompanied
them to Osceolar from which place
he took the train for Bethany, Mo-,
to attend to some business matters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Do not forget to attend the big
closing out sale at Leon next Satur-
day. Wagons, plows, harness, bank
cts and some other articles to the
highest bidder Bowsher & Bow
Sher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

ted-Expelienced farm hand
wants a farm on a salary basis. Am
married man. Inquire at The Re-
porter office. 12-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sale White Wyandotte cock
erels, pure white from high scoring
stock, $500 to $3.50. John Good
man. 10-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31
Z -2t

You only need Sanol Eczema Cure
to get rid,,of those black heads, PIN
pies, rough bumpy skin. Leaves
skin smooth. Cures any case of Ec-
viii convince YOU. soc. and 800 at
e. Il. Bells drug store. 3S 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Plush robes for your automobile
sold at auction next Saturday. Bow
Sher e BOWSher =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

If you want a bargain be at our
store next Saturday at o'clock to
the minute and the sale is on. Bow
sher e BoWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sale-Bound cane, reasonable
for quick sale. See Frank Graham
on the Gurley George farm. 12-1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Baking day is a snap with Coles
shoulder high. Ask your dealer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sales. c. Brown Leghorn
cockere!s $l.0O each. Mrs. George
Evans, r. F. d. No. g. 12-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Three sets of auctioneers at Our
sale Saturday. Bowsher e Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sale-75 shocks of corn with
corn on. Cffie Leeper See J Il.
Leeper if you want it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sales. C. Rhode Island Red
cockerels, $2~each. Mrs. Abe Good
man, Leon, Iowa. LIT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Rent-A room house two
blocks northeast of the court house.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon; Iowa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Lost-In Leon, an auto tire chain.
Please return to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Rent-A three room house
and ten lots in Smith addition.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Found-Iowa auto license No.
can secure at The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

{ In Mondays list Of overseas casu-
alties appeared the name Of Arthur
S o nsa5 a axrss eo bens
undetermined. Arthur was his
company's cook. He is q fine young
fellow and his many friends are
hoping his Injuries will not prove
serious.
The influenza is playing havoc at
the court house. Auditor Clarence
Osborn, jan1tor Ralph Frost, and
secretary OF the registration board
]. s. Parrish, are all down with it,
and in addition Everett Boatman,
clerk Of the registration board was
granted q five day furlough Tuesday
on account of, the death Of his sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Mote, OF Van Vert.
The illness Of auditor Osborn, Just
at the time the election ballots were
to be sent out makes pile Of work,
but Floyd Cdkad b helping out, and
other officials are assisting and ev-
eryth1ng will be out on time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For sale-Some good seed rye. +.
/ c.. Smith. Leon, Iowa. 2tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sale or Trade-A good 1917
Chevrolet touring car. See Earl
Axes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Money to loan on some good farms
Leon Savings Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

The Leon Savings Bank Is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans al
rear -nable rates
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

For Sale or Rent-At a bargain,
the VIM. Ogden room house in
Leon. See P. r. Bradley. 7tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Wanted-Competen help for gen
eral housework Mrs. V. r. McGin-
mis-.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Wanted-Man for farm, married
or single Clarence Hedges, Garden
Grove, Iowa. lO-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31
FkQ't Bowsher' 5.

For Sale-A Duroc male hog:
Dan Alley. l2tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

Wanted to Rent-Nov. 1st So
room house. Address Leon Reporter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-31

! For Sale Some good seed rye. +.
G. Smith, Leon, Iowa. eff
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
WOMEN Defy HEAT
IN BARGAIN HUNT
Crowd Stores on Dollar
Day While MercuryReg-
listers l02 Degrees
MORNING SALES
PLEASE MERCHANTS

The one hundred and two degrees Of
heat registered in the shade at 81
o'clock this morning had apparently
failed to keep housewives Of Whining
ton and vicinity away from the many
bargains which were offered by vii
mington merchants today, Dollar
Day." and as a result, Market and Kipg
streets from Front to Tenth. were bee
hives" Of shoppers beginning at eight
and continuing during the greater part
Of the day. Many OF the stores were
besieged with shoppers long before the
opening hours, eager to get the bar
gains. The stream OF shoppers was
continuous throughout the day Res
taurants and light hunch places were
packed during the noon hour, while
only standing room was available at
soda fountains.
Merchants on the eastern side OF both
Market and King streets where there
was some shade during the morning,
were the benelciaries Of even heavier
crowds than those on the sunny sides,
as shoppers sought refuge from the
striking sun rays and the waves OF
hot air as II blasts from a steel fur
mace. In the afternoon the conditions
were Just the reverse. The west side
Of the street was shady and the crowds
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
ENDS HIS LIFE
With rifle shot
L. D. Hainsworth, Ill, Con.
templated Suicide by
Gas and Razor
DEAD ONE DAY
BEFORE FOUND

Broken in health, l.. D. Hainsworth
aged 25 years, rOOmer at the home OF
Mrs. William Walter, No. 2i6 West
Fourth street shot himself through
the heart with a 22-calibre rife, some
time Monday. Although the victim died
instantly the body Of the young man
was not found until yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Walter. who at once noti-
fed the police.
The body was claimed last night at
the mOrgue by relatives, who arranged
TO have II buried in Riverview ceme-
terry.
Hainsworth made dOubly sure OF
death. having turned on the gas from
let In his room prior to firing the
fatal shot into his heart. II was the
odor OF escaping gas that caused Mrs
Walter TO make the search, which re-
suited in the finding OF the young mans
body in a kneeling position on the floor
Of his room on the second floor Of the
house.
Hainsworth was a native OF New
port and had lived at the West Fourth
street address for some time.
lie had barred the door TO his room
and closed the windows prior to turn
ing on the gas. 10 Is thought that
he also planned to cut this throat with
a razor as such a weapon was lying
near the body. The bullet from the
rifle caused the mans death, however.
Hainsworth was unmarried. He had
a sister and a brother in this city.