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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
l.eie0y.

Mr.. ard Mrs. j. l.. HIeaton were
aT Wedneg ss1lH tn VISIT G w iam Iela
tiVes
John Wolf was g Des Moines pas
senger Saturday.
Erma Yosng ard reDhev John
Young returned to Osa se, SATURDAY..
after visiting with relatives here and
al Garden Grove.
Tessie Hatfield returned TO Grin
nell Wednesday after visit vita
home folks.
The STANDARD Bearers met with
Hazel Westfail Wednesday evening:
Evelyn Kline of Weldon. visited
several days the past week with Lois
SherroW.
Elizabeth Culver spent FRIDAY
night in Humeston, the @uest of To-
rcna Snider.
Henry Sherrow was q bust" sss
visitor in Leon Monday,
Mar Vance, of Winterset, visit
ed the past week with her cousin,
Mrs. NJ. B. Hatfield and family. q.
GLADYS Bergin, of Van Vert, Wis
tied the past week with her sister,
mrs. Warren Stogdill.
The w. F. M. S. met with Mrs.
Wylie Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Leonard Boggs visited Tues
day at Van Vert with her aunt who
is very i'll.
Edna Young returned to Des
Moines Tuesday after spending her
vacation with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Young.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Franklin.

Mrs. Charles Hinebaugh and son
called Tuesday afternoon OH Mrs
Max Hammill of Garden Grove.
MISS Anna Duffield will leave this
week for Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a
few months visit at the home OF he1
brother Leo Duffield and wife.
Miss Jemima Kobb called Monda!
afternoon on Mrs. w. E. Clark.
Mrs. Delbert Smith and little son
who have been staying at the hons
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ". c
Gibson, while their home was beinE
repaired. returned home last Tues
day. They were ACCOMPANIED rome
by her sister Miss Willah Gibson.
Jack kentner sawed wood for Et
Clark on Monday Of last week:
Those who took New Years din
ner with Miss Jemima kobb, were
MIR. and Mrs. Sam Duffield ant
daughter Miss Anna, and Mr.. ant
Mrs. Glen Petticord and son Sylvan
Miss Carrie Rosengrant visited a
Garden Grove High School Wednes
day off last week.
Mrs. Will Boyd's mother who ha
been visiting her, returned to he
home in Leon last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Plummer ant
little daughter Arlene. and vii
Scott and daughter Miss Mae, .ant
Glen Pettioord were Leon caller
Monday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Gospel Ridge.
Monday.

Mrs. Less. Jenkins and Miss
Juanita Cain called Oh Mrs. Victor
Hull Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith and
children returned home the last OF
the week from few days visit with
relatives in Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Eupice
Evans and Otto Davis were guests at
the Victor Hull home Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. j. NJ. Mart and son Leland
are visiting this week at the j.: X.
Marshall home northeast of Leroy.
Mrs. George Cox, returned Satur-
day from an extended visit at the
home of her daughter in Otumwa. a.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Evans enter
tanned at dinner New Years day the
following guests: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Brazelton of the Grove, Mr..
and Mrs. LYMAN Parsons and chill.
dren of High Point, Victor Hull and
family of near Weldon, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Davis of Belfield N. D.
Mrs. Jim Lamberson and baby. re-
turned Saturday from a few days
visit with relatives near Davis City.
We understand George Smith has
purchased the John Mendenhall
farm east of the Grove.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
At WAR WITH YOURSELF!
ssElp NATURE TO DEFEAT THE
DISEASE IN YOUR BODY.

Keep up the fight: do not give up.
Nature is trying to serve you in conquer
ing the wrongs that may exist. :.
Red blood, vim, courage, vitality, all
seem lacking. No wonder you are nerv-
ous and discouraged.
Why not call to your aid strong,
dependahle ally? DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery has for nearly fifty
Yesrs proven it's merits as most power
41l tonic and blood builder to the many
thousands who have been returned to
good health by its use.
Clear the coated tongue, get rid OF
nnsightly skin trouble. Let this remark
able remedy rid your body of the i'm
.purities of the blood, let it tone and
Strengthen You. 1t often cures the linger-
log chronic cough.
br. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
- absolutely herbal, free from alcohol
~ dangerous habit forming drugs. All
11aggists. Liquid or tablets.
BsoUx CITY, IowA:-rDr Pierce's Medicines
SaoOk me from deaths door and restored me
- remarkably good health. About twelve
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Dekalb.

Every one tried to start a new
resolution to follow, New Years day
Walter Cox made business trip
to Des Moines Monday.
John Minor was business visitor
in Grand River Saturday from De-
Kalb.
Andy Wilson spent Wednesday
night at Plat Harris at Van Vert.
HarrT r Wilson a%aa saved .nd c wood F foy
Tuesday.
Those who spent New Years at
Horny Redman and little son, Leon,
ard, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Miller and
son Andrew, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Beers, Miss Ruth Wilson, s: D. Mil
Ter, John Mckee, Frank Miller, Sr.,
and Mrs. Mary Wilson and children.
Jink was surprised that evening as
a crowd over by Delray came in on
him to celebrate his 18TH birthday;
remember that birthday.
Harrv Wilson was % Van Vert
caller Thursday.
Bert Anderson and son Earl re-
turned home Tuesday after weeks
visit with relatives in Missouri
.Jink Wells drove home G. new
Ford Friday. He had to wait quite
awhile but he had the patience.
Miss Elizabeth Burns and brother
Mansel spent Friday with their aunt,
Mrs. Nina Miller.
Charley Cox was a visitor IN
urana River Saturday.
Mrs. Florence Weldon and little
son Thurman came Tuesday for a
visit with her father George South.
of DeKalb. She returned home Sat
urday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Pleasant Valley No. 4.

Mrs. George Poland, ST., spent Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Il. ummer-
son.
Several in this vicinity are hay-
ing the German measles.
Mrs. Forrest Shook and son par
Vanderpool of Grand River.
I. J. Grimm and family spent
New Years day and night with his
father Lewis Grimm.
Several from this vicinity have
been attending the revival meetings
in Grand River, held by Rev. G.
hobertSi Of Spiaiard NO. ren ana r Ksv
Clifford Brown, who has been on
the sick list the past week, is re-
Amy Brammer spent Friday night
in Grand River with Mrs. Allen
Goldie Brammer is reported
Mrs. Bud Brown, Mrs. Homer
Brown and son, Armon, spent Fri
day afternoon with Mrs j. l..
Brown.
Florence Allen is spending the
week in Grand River with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Briner.
Jr Sam Briner and John Brown had
business in Leon one day this week.
John Vanderpool is reported to be
quite poorly at this writing.
Rev. f. G. Vanderpool, wife and
baby and Rev. G. Roberts took New
Years dinner with j. L.. Brown and
family.
Della Brown is clerking in =. A.
Evans store this week.
J. l.. Brown and family took din
ner with Albert Sprays Sunday.
Next Saturday is business meet
ing at Grand River Baptist church.
Protracted meeting still in progress.
All are invited to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Pleasant Ridge.

Mrs. Isaac Poland spent Friday
with Mrs. Clara Munyon and Mrs.
Ephraim Munyon.
Earl Deao returned home the past
week from Des Moines where he had
been on special business.
Mrs. Charles Poland and daugh-
Mrs. George Munyon.
Mrs. Erney Poland spent Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Sanford Poland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Boles in
vited their children in last Sunday to
spend the day and to take dinner
with them. having turkey roast for
them Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Overholtzer, Mr.
and Mrs. Sherman Baker and son,
James Boles, Reese Boles.
Mrs. Louise Wadsworth was visit
ing the past week with her sister,
Mrs. Lavina Immersion.
Miss Florence Allen was an /. over I1
NJ. Briner, ct 9f Grand 3 River; Morr,,,
spent mt' 1 aaf sunday Msi a syfternoon With
Mr., and Mrs. George Poland.
Mrs. Charles Poland and daugh-
ter Lois, arant Friday with Mrs. San
NV William nIn' Mcconnell, of Nebraska,
came to Grand River to visit with
his sisters, Mrs. Lewis Brown, Mrs.
Robert Brammer, Mrs. Harry Bran
mer and other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Draper. of
Colorado, who have been here visit
ing with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Draper, of Grand River, de
parted for their home saturday
Mrs. Lavina Immersion Went to
Grand River Saturday to visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Evans.
Miss Charlene Edwards has been
visiting with her grandparents, Mr..
md Mrs. Charles Fuqua, OF Grand
River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Leon Soldier Under Fire.

Eve have had several brushes
with the enemy since reaching the
trenches here, which l am sure
would not have reached had it not
been for Mayr's Wonderful Remedy.
1t has entirely cured me of indiges-
ton and awful gas in my stomach.
Army food now digests as good as
mothers used to-" 1t is a simple,
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucous from the intesti-
nal tract and allays the inflamma-
ton which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. One
ed. e. E. Bell, druggist, Leon. Iowa.
No. 2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
Hazel College.

lily took Sunday dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. Wesley Steen.
. Several from this neighbOrhOod
gathered corn for Everett Walker of
the Popcorn neighborhood. Friday.
ceola visitor Wednesday morning.
Mrs. A. Warrick, Miss Mary War
rick and Mrs. A. c.. Hall and little
sons spent Monday with Mrs. Ell
mer Lee and family.
Fred Irving, Of near Weldon. was
calling at the Wesley Steen home
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Rasmussen and
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Simmerman.
Miss Gertrude Warrenner spent
Monday night and Tuesday in town
with Miss Carma johnson.
Jack Edwards was an Osceola
Mrs. John West and children Wis
tied with relatives in Grand River
several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Steen visit
ed in town Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Plat Harris.
Miss Helen Hawkins visited sever
al days last week at the N. G. Spen-
Misses Martha and Ruby Frey Wis
tied Sunday with Misses Wilma and
Miss Cailie Johnson, of Van Vert,
spent Tuesday with Miss Margaret
Mrs. A. Warrick, of Clarke county,
and daughter, Miss Mary Warrick,
of Corydon, came Saturday for a
visit with Mrs. Warrick's daughters,
Mrs. A. C. Hall and Mrs. Elmer Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus Wilson and
family spent Thursday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Steen and son
Willie.
Misses Wilma and Olive Hall spent
Thursday evening with Misses Ger
trude and Eta Warrenner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lee and chill
dren spent Tuesday night with Mrs.
Lees sister, Mrs. AIDE Stubs, and
family, of Clarke county. Mr.. Lee
returned home Wednesday but Mrs.
Lee remained for a longer visit.
N. G.. Spencer was Leon visitor
Monday
Miss Lucille Grimm, of Van Vert,
visited last week with Mrs. Jack Ed
wards.
George and Aaron Frey sawed
wood Tuesday.
Mrs. Elmer Lee and children re-
turned home Sunday from a few
days visit with relatives in Clarke
county
dren returned home the first of last
week from visit with relatives in
Mrs. n. G. Spencer spent Monday
in town with Mrs. John Hawkins.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
PlcasantOn Route No. I.
delayed.

Rollie Craig and. family spent
Tuesday at A. L. Craig's.
Mrs. John Drury spent Christmas
at Jack Woolsey's.
Lennie Craig. and family, Roy
Blakesley and family and Ed Spen-
Ger and family spent Christmas at
George Blakesley's.
Mrs. Nellie Drury spent one after
noon last week with Mrs. Mona
Craig.
Homer Davis and family. spent
last week at the Seth Davis and
Charley Graham homes.
Mrs. Ola Hill and children made
short visit at the Charley Graham
home last week.
Miss Mabel Slower spent one night
last week at Jim Drury's.
Willie Still and wife spent Satur-
dav and Sunday at Rollie Craigss:
Neil Still and wife spent Sunday
at Gill Vanderpool
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

II. Immediately discarded all the medicine
fhey had been giving me and had my husband
~ me DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
-1nd Favorite Prescription. My cough sOOn
began to get better. When l had taken these
Dedicines about four weeks it seemed to bring
up quantity of impure matter which had
accumulated. Then l began to recover fast
md knew ] was going to get we'll. In less
than year had entirely regained my health
nd could do all my own work. increased in
weight from 81 pounds to 185. l am enjoying
Tho best of health to-day. can only thank
DE-. Pierce and his medicines for it, Mrs.
AL1ERT CASTLE, 7l516 Court Street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

y Ca . 0SO = wSSo OFSA
ated on for abscess of
the bowels, but in
stead of improving
after the operation
l became W Orse.
There were still i'm
purities remaining in
my system and this
poisonous matter
seemed to spread al
through me. A dis.
tressing cough fol-
lowed; the dOctOrs
pronounced it con-
su mption. They
gave me up ana j
was brought home
S,~ %l,1 E0r~sto1 tN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10
TREAT ALL Chronic DISEASES

II you or your family are SO afaict-
ed all and see me. Consultation and
examination costs you nothing. ]
treat successfully the cases l under
take and accept no fee from those
rna, canno, be successfully treated.
have special treatment for dis
eases Of men which l would like ia
explain in person.
piles. Fistula and Fissure treated
successfully without the use OF the
knife or detention from business.
Address Hr, r. NJ. Trimmer, 76d
lakewood Blvd, Chicago. ILL.,. OF
Knoxville, Iowa.
Having been bothered with piles
and nervous trouble for Is years!
and getting no relief ! consulted and
took DR.. Trimmer's treatment:
can now say after a year Of hard
work that am sound and we'll.
tSigned) Mr.. w. L. Ellston.
Van Vert, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

Sanol Eczema Prescription is a
famous old remedy for all forms Of
eezama and skin diseases. Sanol is a
guaranteed remedy. Get a 35c large
trial bottle ct the drug store. 3S-'1S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

d Mt use common drop cords for
YOUR electric lights Select an at
fractive fixture ftom the many dls.
f,isyed in me special fixture room al
he Leon Electric Company office. l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-01-10

If YOU have any OF our ice cream
packers at your home please tele
ahcne us and We will call sand lea
them. Walker Ice Cream FACTORY
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-24
Old stump Yields Riches

Dover, Del.-Visions OF untold rich
es have filled the minds OF several
colored workmen on the farm OF Gen.
A. r. Benson, who already have un-
earthed what is supposed to be a
cache of stolen goods. So far there
have been found four watches, two Of
which are gold; three women's solio
gold rings, solid gold watch fob,
gold breastpins, a $40 gold piece, two
$40 gold pieces, two Sc gold pieces and
one $3.50 gold piece. All were found
around large stump, which the work
men few days ago set about to re-
move. All of the jewelry and money
were in good state of preservation,
except one of the watches, nickel
one in which the works had rusted.
The latest find. the 500 gold piece.
has inspired the workmen 10 greater
diligence, and they are seeking more
uf the treasure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-24
HoW LONG DOES A CROW
LIVE If, UNMOLESTED
Missouri Farmers Would Like to
know-one is Said to Be 1s
Years Old

Gentry. Mo.-"How long does the
average crow nve?" is a question that
is now being considered by farmers
of this vicinity.
The discussion of this question has
been brought about by a statement of
well known farmer Willard Ericsun,
living west of town, who declares that
he has crow on his farm that is Is
years old.
OF course there have always been
crows-so long as the oldest settlers
can remember. But the swarms OF
black feathered creatures which year.
" infest the corn fields the same
ones that were here last year-or year
before last? Or are the crows like the
corn, a new crop? AS rule they are
all as alike as two peas and the
farmers are not friendly enough tow
ard them to care aught about their
ages. Eighteen years ago this summer
Ericsson shot crow in the leg, wound
ing it badly. For some reason he did
not try to kill it, and he noticed it fre.
quently as it hoped about his prem
ises while its wound was healing. The
crow recovered and could easily be
told from other crows, by a peculiar
limp in it's walk. AS it was not mo
Tested it continued to stay about the
place and became quite tame.
Year after year 1t stayed, and the
old crow became as much of a farm
fixture as the old family horse. Some.
times it would disappear for days and
weeks, but eventually 1t came back
to its old haunts.
Three years ago the crow flew away
and did not come back in q short
time as had been it's custem. AS time
passed 1t was given up as gone for
good.
1t was quite surprise when q few
days ago, the old crow was seen limp
ing about as usual, apparently well
pleased to be back home. There is no
doubt but that 1t is the same crow that
was wounded eighteen years ago. How
old 1t was then-who can say?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-24
Looked Suspicious.

links had one bed OF geraniums in
his garden of which he was very fond
they made such fine splash OF
co.or. ana t.4c .leighDo. -. h.s
also partial to them; only she didn't
admire them from distance, but from
in between. Tne result was mat nearly
every morning Jinks found one OF
more of his pet plants smashed TO the
ground. Repeated complaints to the
owner of the cat had no effect, so one
fine day the cat disappeared. J.nks'
neighbor was very much upset and
determined to trace his lost pet.
He lay in wait for Jinks' small son
and asked him, Your father hasn't
said anything about cats lately. has
he. George?"
George shook his head.
"Nor your mothef?" went on the
cross.examiner insinuatingly.
"No," said the small boy; but las
night father WIS cleaning his gun
end mother said thank goodness W.
could leave the milk .ug outside tins
morning"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-24
Recipes.

BOILED SALSItY-Wash the root
of satisfy, OF vegetable oyster as it
is also called, TO remove loose dirt,
then scrape thoroughly, throwing in
to water as quickly as scraped that
the white roots may not become dis
colored. Cut into inch lengths, place
in a saucepan, cover with boiling wat
er, add little salt, and boil until ten
der when tested with fork. Drain
and the satisfy is ready to be finished
in any way.
BEANPOT ROAST-One and one
half pounds Of clear stew meat, cut in
to two-inch bits. Put into beanpot and
cover. Set in oven two hours and
bake slowly. Do not add anything
but one-half teaspoon salt. 1t will be
rich, with lots of nice gravy, If cook
ed slowly. When nearly done take
out of oven and put into a good-sized
shallow dish, put thick layer OF
mashed potatoes on evenly all over.
Set back in oven to brown slowly.
BREAD AND PARSLEY OMELET
Soak six tablespoonfuls Of grated
Dread crumbs In SIX taDleSpoonlulS ol
cold milk for ten minutes and season
with one-half teaspoonful of salt. and
one-eighth of saltspoonful OF papri'
ka. Separate the whites and yolks Of
three eggs and beat until light. Add
the crunlbs and milk to the yokes with
two tablespoonfuls of chopped parsley
and fold in the stiffly whipped egg
whites. Heat in an omelet pan two
tablespooRfuls of butter; turn in the
omelet mixture and cook over mod
crate heat until well risen. Loosen
the sides of the omelet from the pan
with cake turner, turn over into a
neat half-circle, brown for couple Of
minutes on the under side and serve
inverted on a hot platter. Garnish
with crisp cress and slices of broiled
tomatoes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-24
Just Pets
I..sE".**9aas4s.s a.s-sa..t.sta.4.s.s

II see where the aldermen are se-
riously considering abolishing all
forms of pets." remarked the man
with the stogie.
I'm with them heart and soul!"
snapped the man with the corncob
pipe. There should be no pets in a
town of this size. | heartily believe
that farmer, Tor instance, should
keep a dog about the place, ii his
farm is about 500 acres in extent"
Sure! But we need them in town,
too,' returned the man with the sto-
gle. Many little city home is
frightened by the presence oil some
domestic animal. And I'm a tirm be.
lever in the theory That kindness can
be taught to the younger generation
by using pets.
Il have fine mastif for my oldest
boy to play with. And that mastiff
is a wonder. He stands about SIX
hands on lac hoof and he's the envy
OF the neighbors. When my BOY ls
out with his pet there is no one will
come within block OF him. It's max
ing the child very exclusive ia has
manner"
mo doubt" said the man with the
corncob pipe.
For my second child have secur-
ed three Of the most beautiful cats
you ever saw. I'll admit they are OF
the alley variety. but pedigree in cats
means nothing " me- AnCs-e cats loye
haf Ano ri hap hi
Gus neighbors who object because
they sometimes carry out their natur-
al bent and sing thru the vigils Of the
night.
Our youngest child has goat fog
a playmate. l sometimes believe q
goat is a natural companion for
little one-they are both So kiddish,
You know. Inc goat has taught my
baby more agility in a day tnan he
could acquire otherwise in lifetime.
1t is a common sight TO see them
both atop the garage gamboling like
a pair OF Swiss angoras. To have
ones child grow up with the sure
footedness of an ibex is worth some
thing"
He'll make a ught rope walker or
politician" growled the corncob pipe
man.
"Ill admit that the goat, too, draws
the fire of the neighbors' sharp
tongues said the stogie maker. And
if l acquire the brindle COW that l in
tend to give my wife for her birthday
present there is no doubt a petition
of protest will go around for the sour
guys to affix their signatures to. This
is a peculiar world"
Very peculiar" retorted the man
with the corncob pipe, "and want to
be numbered among them. The man
with pets should be on long ranch
where he and his neighbors can get
along without coming in contact"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-10-24
SEVEN FOOT SAUSAGE
PROVES TO BE A SNAKE
Juet a Common One, Say Some--"Pe-
ruvian Pre;zel Species, Says
pclico officer

Juet Common ono, say Sonne-"Pc-
ruvian Pre;zsl Species, Says
Pclco officer
New York-Thc good fortune which
Charles Becltgtein believed had come
TO him the other day failed when the
seven foot length of sausage he reach
cd for in the cellar Of his pork store
at No. 793 Columbus avenue, turned
out to be n rather lively snake.
When Beckstein saw what he sup
posed was coil OF. sausage that had
been overlooked by clerk he chuck
led and called to his wife tor twine
with which to tic the sausage into
links for the display counter.
Excited cries for aid emanat,ng
from the cellar Indicated to persons
passing in the street that Beckstein
had made d serious error. Among the
first to hurry downstairs were po-
licemen Meagher and Ames.
They found the snake running a
close second in the twelfth lap of a
race about the cellar. When the con.
testants passed the reviewing stand
on the stairs in the thirteenth lap the
policemen smothered the snake with
blanket and soon had him at the
West Tooth street station.
Examination proved it was just a
common snake or rather an uncom-
mon snake, for no two persons could
agree on its variety. tho Lieutenant
Joyce insisted 1t was Peruvian pret-
eel snake, which is fond of sausages
and other things associated with pref
GELS.
Inquiry developed the fact that a
FEW days ago snake seven feet in
length escaped from a long haired
man who was demonstrating the eff.
ficacy Of corn oil" in drug store
window a few doors from the Beck
stein shop. A quiet search failed to
find the snake, and the corn oil man
moved to other fields, leaving several
hundreds of tenants in that row OF
tenements ignorant of the truth that
large snake was at large.
Instead of doing harm. however,
u.at snake busted himself in dimin-
ishing the visible supply of rats and
mice. Tenants had noted falling off
in the supply of rodents and could not
account for it until the snake was
found.