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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Notice-The rest room in the
court house is for the. comfort and
convenience of ladies and children,
but they are not supposed to abuse
the privilege accorded them, and
some persons do not observe the
general rules in regard to littering
up the rooms and. Otherwise abus-
ing the privileges. Unless this is
stopped the guilty persons will be
barred from using the rest rooms.
BY Order of Board of Supervisors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

/ will have closing our stock
sale on Saturday, Feb. End, at which
time ! will sell my residence and
six acres of land, good location on
south Main street paving. Modern
improvements in every way, bath,
heat, etc. Come and examine this
property before day of sale, and be
ready to bid on it. G. f.. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Miss Mabel Slower, who spent the
holidays at the home Of her mother,
Mrs. j H. Slower, at Pleasanton,
went to Des Moines Saturday where
she visited over Sunday at the home
of her brother, George Stover, after
which she returned to- Northfeld,
Mimi, where she is making her home
with her brother, DR.. S. H. Slower.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Gospel Team Meeting.

The gospel team meeting will be
held at the Brethren church Sunday
at 3 p. M, with ]. A. Mcintosh as
leader. The meeting will be for ev-
erybody. Come. There will be spec
ial music. Ladies and the young
people of the town are especially in
vited to represent at this meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from Q. E. HULL, local agent OF
porter office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early as pos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Miss Maggie Whistler, who spent
the holidays at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Whistler, in
this city, departed Monday for Chi
wholesale millinery house for spring
styles in millinery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Don't freeze that Ford Radiator.
Before you crank OF cold morn
ing, cover the front good. fill with
hot water and then crank the car
and let it run until it boils, and
then uncover and you are not likely
to freeze it the coolest day.
Estes e Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

on commission, makes farm loans IN
approved security at the hest rates.
and does q general real estate blisi-
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in. the business. Office upstairs Mt
northwest corner of Main and Com.
mercial streets. Leon. lows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Mrs. Matt Pullen. entertained a
humber of young folks at her home
Monday evening, in honor OF Morris
Delos Grayson, of Des Moines, who
is, visiting with relatives and friends
in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Miss Ollie Foxworthy, who had
been spending. the holidays with her
parents in this city, went to Des
Moines Saturday TO. visit over Sun
day with friends before returning to
her studies at the State University
at loMa City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Spring terms, no interest on all
woven and barb wire. Better get
this, while the roads are good and
you can advance your work in the
spring. Bowsher & Bowsher. 22-lt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Remember our shoe repair shop
is open from Z to Z. We work two
men all the time and three on Sat-
urdays when necessary. Have all
the latest shoe machinery. Bow
sher & BOWsher 22-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

D. NJ. Shoemaker, who worked the
greater part of the past year as
carpenter in Leon, but who has been
WORKING for a few weeks in Des
Saturday going to his home at
Gainesville, Mo-, for visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Miss Maud Ogilvie, who spent the
holidays at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. GeQ. T. Ogilvie, in this
city, returned to Champaign, ILL
nois,, last Wednesday to resume her
studies at the University of Illinois.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

: Mrs. Frank Farquhar entertained
NUMBER of lady friends at her
pleasant nome yesterdn~ afternoon,
the ladies spending the afternoon in
knittinp The hostess served delic-
the afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Three. ladies wanted
IN learn the barber bus
mess for our barber
shop. Call for part1cu-
lars. The young men
have TO 90 to war and
IT is up To- the ladies to
fiji this svant, and this
is a lob where a WON an
gets mans pay. u
BOyvsher & BOvgSheF.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

The w C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs w. A. Poush, "Wednesday after
noon, Jan. 16, 1918.
Mrs. Eta Gable, Secteray.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Byron Snyder, of Oklahoma City
Okla, who had accompanied the
body Of his mother, Mrs. Hulda Sny-
der, to Bethany, Mo-, for 'interment
came Monday evening for few
days visit at the home of S. C.
Penniwell in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Watsabaugh
of Center Point, visited last week
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
G. Watsabaugh. The young man
has given up his law practice and
entered the service of Uncle Sam.
He has been appointed librarian at
Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, and
will enter upon his duties at once.
New-Era.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Miss Ruth Ford,> who had been
visiting, at the home of her cousin,
Miss Elma Forbes, in this city, re-
turned to her home at Des Moines
Saturday to visit over Sunday be-
fore returning to her studies at the
State University at Iowa City
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

. Charles NJ. Grimm, of Grand
River, was in Leon Monday on his
way home from Jefferson City, Mo-,
where he owns a farm and had been
down there selling his corn crc~
He reports over, foot of snow in
that part of Missouri and many
trains blocked
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
State of Iowa, }

Decatur County, :
l, Ralph Rumley, hereby certify
and state that am the duly elected,
qualified and acting Clerk of the Dis
and as Clerk of said Court hereby
designate and direct that the within
and foregoing notice be published in
the Leon Reporter once each week
for four consecutive weeks.
Witness my hand and official seal
at Leon, Iowa, this Sth day of Janu-
airy, 1913.
Ralph L. r umley.
Clerk of the District Court, Deca-
tur County. Iowa,
by
Ira B. Officer,
Deputy Clerk of the District Court
OF Decatur County, Iowa. 22-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

will do plain sewing by the day
or at my home, at reasonable prices.
Mrs. Nerva Coverdell, 3 blocks north
of square. 22-2t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Bring in your harness and get
them oiled and repaired and don't
wait for the rush in the spring.
ROWSher & BOWSher. 22-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Lost-.Between my place and Leon
auto tail light and Iowa license No.
2?3l4i Please leave at The Re-
porter office. Guy Chambers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Mrs. Cora Burris-W Weller came Fri.
day from Davis City, where she had
gone a few. days before on q sad err
rand, taking the body Of her hus-
hand. w. H Weller for burial. She
visited relatives and friends mere
Katv Texas. Sho was accompanied
nv her sister, Mrs. J. M. Howell. Of
Davis CITY, Iowa. They will visit
at Kansas City, Norman and Okla
homa city, before returning to
Katy.-Bethany Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For Sale or Rent-The Walker Ice
cream factory and restaurant, In
Leon, Iowa. Apply at restaurant:
east of depot l4tl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For Sale-Registered Aberdeen
Angus bull. S. l.. Jordan. Leon. r:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Sankey, who
had been visiting with relatives at
Davis City and in this city, departed
Saturday for Chicago, having re-
'ceived news that the apartments in
which they had rooms had been de-
strovef by fire, and all of their per-
sOpal effects were burned. T.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

d. o. Fuller, of Charlton, who en-
listed in the navy and is stationed
at the Great Lakes Training Station
near Chicago, visited few days in
this city last week, the guest of Miss
Josephine Coder, going to his home
at Charlton Thursday for few days
before returning to duty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Christian Science service will be
held each Sunday at / o'clock, in
the assembly room Of the public Ii
Erary. Any Who desire to attend
these meetings will be cordially vel
come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

;. For Sale-Registered Shire stall
lion coming 3 years old, weight 1850.
Address C. ID. Mcneil, Casey, la. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For Sale-5S acre farm adjoining
Garden Grove, with two houses on it.
w. II. Webster, Garden Grove, la. If
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

property on south Main st. Six
room house, city water and electric
lights. Address j. B. McEndree,
404. E. Main ST., Marshalltown,
Io,yo o2.ct
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For Cash Sale Only-A few shares
OF stock in bank in Decatur county,
profitable and safe investment.
Address Box 20, r. F. ID. 5, Leon,
Iowa. l7-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

This government now has the
greatest railway system in the world.
Here's hoping Uncle Sam won't run
the trains on the red tape schedule.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

/, Attorney Israel Smith, formerly
of Lamont, but not located at Inde-
pendence, Mo-, was a business visitor
in Leon yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

New stock of Ball Band overshoes
at G. B. Prices. The only shipment
received this year in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Found-Black veil. Owner can
obtain same at Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

We want your business and will
give YOU every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Now for your income tax. And
remember, too, that you'll have to
tell the truth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Come in and see our line Of
washing machines, both hand and
gas motor. Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Canoes and wrist watches. II
you want to see fine line of all
kinds of jewelry stop at Buffers
jewelry and optical store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reas- nable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

1t has been reported that was
forced OUT of the building occupied
by my produce house by Gillian &
Fulton. ! desire to state the report
IS without foundation as ! sold out
to Mr. Statzell of my own free will.
ROV Wood
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Auction Sale at Craig's grocery
store Monday, January 14th.
T. H. Schenck, Trustee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

We have some 5 per cent money
for choice farm loans. Farmers 4
Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Wanted-A quantity Of spring
g Wheat TO- for seed Biddison Coal &
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For sale--One 2x6 stock tank,
one No. | scraper. F. c. Mullinnix.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For Rent-The Bradley cottage
two blocks east of public square.
lift p + Bradley
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

q. B. Price has the exclusive sale
OF Ball Band overshoes this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
THE CHi'I.CHEs.
-
Methodist Church.

There were 100 who braved the
storm last Sunday morning to be in
at Sunday school, and a
very good congregation at the.preach-
ing service to hear DR.. Shaw, our
District Superintendent, who brought
us a splendid message. This is as
it should be; we do not allow stormy
weather to Interfere with our bust
ness affairs, and seldom let it keep
us from social functions; then why
should it Interfere with our church
work. and our worship? Never in
the history of our nation has there
been time when the work of the
church was more vital to the well
fare of the nation than now. and we
should not allow the extra burdens
that are falling upon us just now,
because of the war, to keep us from
doing our full share of the work Of
the church These extra burdens
must be borne, and our regular work
not neglected, the while, even
though it. taxes our endurance to the
limit.
Our next Vesper service will be
January 9th. We are also plan
ming to hold patriotic service'soon,
in which we will unfurl our ''Serv-
ice Flag Watch for definite
notices of these services in the
CHURCH notes each week.
Schedule Of services each week is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Found-Iowa auto license plate
No. 1882. Owner can obtain same
at Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Sweaters for the whole family at
G. B. Prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Wood for the Cutting-I have a
lot of good wood on my farms nea,
Hockey which 1 will give away for
the cutting. If you want any see
me at once. G. NJ. Axes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Underwear for men who appreci-
ate good quality, at G. B. Prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

| For Sale-Four good COWS to be
I fresh this month. w. II. Snyder.
| 22-Dt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at, the Rexall store. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For Sale-Oak and hickory saw
ed wood. !. w. Walton " Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

For Sale-Red Wetherfield onions
$1.25 a bushel. Bruce Johnson
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Miss Helen v. Schrader, a nurse
from the Des,Moines General Hos
pitaI spent last week with Miss Sadie
& Rex. They were classmates to-
.gehter at the Crsston Cottage Hos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

We have the only new Ball Band
OverShOes in Leon. G. B. Price.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Providence Baptist Church Gospel
Meetings il Progress.

Mrs. Armstrong will conduct
fathers meeting at II a. M, Jan.
18th. Everybody welcome. Come
to this great meeting, Jan. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Look On the Fields is the title
of the program to be used by the
[ Tristan Endeavors of the Christian
church of Leon the first Sunday in
February, or February 3rd.
Come, every one is welcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Money to loan on some good farms
Leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Get your wall paper at the RECALL
afOra 27-ff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Get your Ball Band overshoes of
G.. B. Price.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

FOR RENT-New Z room house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
FO't Bowshsr's

Sweaters for the whole family at
G.. b. Prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Sweaters for the Whole family at
G. B. Prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

and for Decatur County February
Term, 1918.
Alvice Ramsey, John Ramsey, vi
ola Woods, Ida Chip and Eva Pal
mer. Plaintiffs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Services at Union Chapel at
the weather permits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
General Pershing Wants
Better Mail Facilities

WASHINGTON, July 1G.-General
Pershing himself has been appealed
to by Secretary OF War Baker to OBJ
tain better mail service for American
soldiers in France. seF.
A letter from Baker to the senate,
in reply to a resolution regarding de-
livery OF mail to the expeditionary
forces, enclosed copy of cable sent
Pershing asking for suggestions re-
garding betterment of the service. No
reply has been received.
Baker explained that there has been
steady cooperation between the war
and postal departments. Transports
are being used in addition 10 the lin
ers in conveying mail, he states. The
distribution of mail in France, he adds
is now being handled by the war de-
partment. Difficulties of the Task
have been enormous. Baker stated,
many of which are due to the constant
shifting of men on the other side.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
Ratcs Divcrt Ta;affic.

PORTLAND, Ore, July 16.-The
new increased freight rates which be-
came effective June 25, are diverting
shipment from freight to express at
a rate that has swamped the Portland
express companies. Shippers were
quick to note the advantages in NOV
ing their goods, especially small pack
ages to nearby points. by express in-
stead of freight and the resulting con-
gestion was such that the American
Railway Express company during a
portion or last week. was obliged to
disappoint many shippers by refusal
of telephone orders to call for pack
axes. The overload of congested traf-
fic has been cleared up, however, Of
ficials state, and conditions are again
normal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
brother of WaIla WaIIa
Man is Taken Captive

WALI.A wALIsA, July ia. b. a.
Hughes received word that his bro
ther, Major y. A. A. Hughes, of the
Royal Army Medical corps OF the Brit
ish army was taken prisoner on the
27th OF May. during the big German
offensive. Major Hughes was IN
charge of a front line emergency hos
pitnl which was caught in the German
advance. The entire hospital corps
to which he was attached Vas cap
tured with the exception OF the col
onel.
Major Hughes has been with the
British army for three years. His
term OF enlistment had Just expired
and he had re-enlisted about three
days before he was taken prisoner, II
Is not believed by his brother that he
will suffer greatly as n prisoner. Be
ing a medical man. he will probably
be attached TO some hospital where
he will receive better treatment than
most prisoners in German hnnds. Nj
Hughes stated that every one Of his
nine living relatives Is In some form
pf uc,Nc scrv,cc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16

fore applying to the department OF
Justice at Washington for pernis-
sion TO merge the Home Telephone
and Telegraph Co. with the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Co, os~
valid West. former governor. asked
the city council for It's approval. The
council has not yet acted, but prou-
ably will approve provided the Pa
cific company guarantees improved
service. The council is practically
unanimous in favor OF the automatic
system as against the manual system
now used by the Pacific company. The
Home company uses the automatic
phone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
NEW OFFICERS CAMP
WILL Be CONTINUOUS


WASHINGTON. July IA limit
ed number OF civilians win again be
given a chance for e6mmissions at
officers training camps in the In.
fantr-y field artillery ana machine
gun services. The camps Will be i've
in number and will run continuously.
new classes being admitted each
month.
The infantry officers reserve camps
will be conducted at Camp Lee. near
Petersburg, Va; Camp Gordon. hear
Atlanta; Ca. and Camp Pike. near
Little Rock. Ark. Camp TAYLOR. near
Louisville, KY, has been chosen fof
the field artillery training and Camp
Hancock. near Augusta, Ca. for the
machine gun men,
Most of the candidates viii be
drawn from the enlisted men of. the
army. excluding only the coast arr
tillery, signal corps and labor units.
Eligibles. whether civilians or sol
dIers. must be between the ages OF 20
years and months and 40 years,
must be citizens OF the United states
and not natives Of Germany or its
allies
Civilians must have a high school
or equivalent education and possess
the required bhysicial and moral
standards, with extra educational res
-quirements foEtthe field artillery. Ap.
plications should not be made to TIM
war department.. but TO the nearest
lrmy officer Oh duty as professor OF
military science at an educational in
stitution. This offIcer win supply tho
blanks and information as to how 70
proceed.
After the candidate has usiallfiea
under examinations prescribed hla
name will go forward to the COM
manding officer at the training school
who viii notify qualified candidates
to appear from time to time as they
are needed. AS preference will con-
stantIy be given to enlisted men, Il
selected viii be small, but those APP
selected viii lbe small. but those ap-
e ointed will be appOrtioned to differ
ent parts of the country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
DIRECTORS ARE TO
Be PROBED AGAIN

CAMP LEWIS. July 1O.-ConscIen-
tious objectors here, most OF whom are
on duty In the base hospital, Will be
eSamined in the next few days by a
hoard composed or Judge Julian w.
Mack Dr.H. r. stone and Major
Ralph G. Stoddard. The board. ap-
pointed by the president under the
provisions of the selective service act,
began Its sessions yesterday in the
various barracks buildings In camp
All the men are examined regard
ing their religious convictions but one
declared this morning ne had no re-
iIglous convictions. but was opposed to
killing on general principles. He had
previously served four Years in the
navy. he said, but asserted it as his
belief that man has a right to
change his mind in that time.
suppose that Germany would take
a part OF this country What would
you do?" he was asked.
II don't know that Germany would
do it, he replied.
What about blowing up our ships
and the U-boats on our coast7H
DO you read the papers?"
Yes, but you can't believe every
thing you read
We'll, stay In the army" said the
examiner. 'and YOU VIII find out these
things are true"
Late conversions to creeds whers
the taking OF human life is opposed
was quite common. some OF the men
having changed their religion as late
as January. 1917. Others became pos
sessed OF their first religious convic,
tions when they found they were to
be drafted.
Some OF the men said that they
would serve In noncombatant units, /
but that they would refuse to do duty /
Ia organizations where killing was
one OF the duties.
Under the late instructions govern.
ing the disposition of the men the
board has the authority to have them
furIoughed TO farms without govern
mental pay. the men agreeing TO
work for the same wages which they
would receive were they to remain
on active duty with tho army.
Those who are found not to be
worthy of consideration as consclen-
iious objects will be assigned to com
hatant units aud further fefdsal to
fight viii result In their court-Thartial
for lnsubordlnation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-16
PACIFIC AND HOME
WIRE COMPANIES
MAY BE MERGED

wASiIINGTpN. July 15.-Oswald
West, receiver for the Home Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co. Of Portland
Ore, today presented to the depart
mcnt OF justice an application for
power to merge the Home company
with the Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph Co.
In view of the fact that congress
has empowered the president to OPP
eIate the telephone and telegraph
lines and since it Is the policy OF the
administration 10 do away With ex-
pensive duplication In telephone sys-
tcms II Is believed the application
Will be granted. unless the systems
are taken over by the government be-
fore the merger can be affected
Automatic System Favored.
PORTLAND. ore, July l5.-Be-