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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17

Organized for United War Work
Campaign.

The Third District in Iowa COM
posed OF the counties Of Adair,
Adams, Taylor, Union, Ringgold,
Clarke, DECATUR, Lucas and Wayne
paign which is scheduled to open
November 18th. The organization
was completed at district confer
ence held in Creston Friday the
18th.
AS is generally known, this cam
ganlzatons a rs dol doing 's1st War workthe OF sn
cathoic ca G h war Council % eli A JEWISH Nat1%Ra. %ai
fare Board, War Camp Community
Service, American Liberty Associa-
ton and the Salvation Army. Iowa
is asked to +o1 contribute i a s4Sae,99o
900. This is in accordance with the
expressed desire of President Will
son, his idea being given the public
in a letter to Mr.. Raymond B. Fos-
dick under date of September 3rd
and an agreement between the co,
entered into soon after the Presf-
dents letter Each of the seven
war activities is to share in the re-
suits OF this campaign and pro-rata
in accordance with the budgets of the
different organizations.
tended. Representatives were pres
ent from each Of the nine counties
excepting Clarke and the total at
tendance was about sixty active, in
terested men and women. The plan
of the state organization was adopt
ed and methods agreed upon where
by the campaign will be conducted
along the same general lines in ev-
cry county in the district.
1t was decided to open vigorous
speaking campaign on October 25th
and continue this work until the
campaign closes. A big meeting
will be held in each Of the nine
Each county through its representa-;
set as their goal the full amount
nShtn mittee with ii any any overesubscription s1r
that it was thought would be nee
essary 70 carry on the work for the
year 1t is proposed to use the data
and record that have been prepared
liberty loan committee. SO that each
family may know their proper and
just share of the total to be contrib
uted This the delegates present
thought to be equitable and fair.
The Creston gathering was a great
meeting. 1t starts the campaign in
fine shape. Each Each is to hold Ia, a con, on.
workers within the next ten days to
thoroughly outline and agree. upon
their plans and put the machinery
into active operation. The Women's
work and work of the Victory boys
and girls received due attention and
G beth Of Of these features rtrG r;c+ viii be push
V. R. McGinnis. Patrick Griffin
and Dan Anderson represented De-
catur county at Creston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17

Decatur county is shrouded in
grief today by the news that two OF
her brave soldier boys have made
the supreme sacrifice for the honor
of their country.
Leo Daughton, youngest son of
Mr., and Mrs. James Daughton, of
Grand River, who had been sick for
a couple of weeks at Annapolis,
Maryland, with influenza, passed
away Tuesday morning. He had
been showing some Improvement,
but took a relapse. His body is ex-
pected to arrive home Friday or Sat
urday, and he will be buried in the
Woodland Catholic cemetery.
Wilfred D. CARRIER, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. CARRIER of Franklin
township, who was but recently
sent from Camp Dodge to Camp
Sheridan, Alabama, passed away
Tuesday morning after a few days
illness with influenza. His parents
received a message Sunday that he
was very i'll, and left at once for
Camp Sheridan, accompanied by
Wilfred's twin sister, Miss Wilma.
They reached his bedside a short
time before he passed away, but he
was able to recognize them. His
bodv will arrive probably Friday or
Saturday, and the funeral will be
held on SUNDAY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Influenza is Raging.

The Spanish influenza is raging
in all parts of Iowa. Actng under
health, meeting of the city council
was called last THURSDAY evening ed "a at i
schools, churches, theatres, lodges
and all public meetings as a precau-
tion, a number of cases being re-
ported in Leon and adjacent terri
tory, and since then most OF the
schools in Decatur county have
.closed 1t is reported from Des
Moines that the state board has Or
dered all public gatherings, schools,
theatres, lodges, etc, 1 closed - for for a a
everybody to stay at home as close,
ly as possible to- avoid danger OF
catching the influenza. The influ-
enza is just old fashioned CRIME,
but it leaves the patient very weak,
and susceptible to pneumonia l,at Gasss which s11
is proving fatal in many ga cases -; an
atmosnheric conditions are respon-
sible for the pneumonia which fol-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Court For Two Days.

Judge Fuller held court Monday
and Tuesday and disposed OF a num-
ber of cases in that time. An or;
der was also made that the trial
jury summoned for Monday, Oct
21st, be notified to appear on Mon
journed Tuesday afternoon until
Oct. 2Sth. The following cases were
disposed of this week:
Criminal
State VS.. Clarence Hedges. De
fendant enters plea of not guilty
and cause continued until November
term. I.l a52-I
Law and Equity
Mary G. Watt vs. c.. H. Miller et
al. Decree of foreclosure.
Guardianship of Clifford Moodard
Final report approved, guardian dis
charged
Estate of A. c. Woodard. Claim
of Elizabeth Crane is sustained.
Estate Of D.: P. Leahy: Geo: 2
bond of $4,000 i
Estate of G. W. Needham appoint
Estate of T. II. Schenck. Will
probated. Matte A.. Schenck ap-
pointed executrix withaAt bond.
Estate of Martha A. Konklin
Will probated, John A. Konklin ap-
pointed executor without bond.
Estate of Robert Bowsher. On
application ]. R. Bowsher executor
authorized to pay legatees certain
|amounts and to pay j. r. BOwshel
the same amount as part of shares
in estate.
Guardianship of Chloie Axes
appointment of S. Varga as guard
ian confirmed
Guardianship of John w. Gardner
Order to correct error in records.
Guardianship of A. E. Woodard
BY agreement Lula Woodard ap-
pointed permanent guardian with
bond of $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
WILSON SAYS NO PEACE
Will be Made with Present German
Government. Replies in Strong
Words to Hun Peace Offer.

The second German peace note,
offering to accept President Wilson'S
terms, and asking for an armistice,
was received Saturday and on Mon
day President Wilson sent his reply,
stating in emphatic language that
no peace could be considered, and
no armistice granted so long as
Germany continues her work of des-
troying cities and villages, and are
engaged in illegal and inhuman prac-
tices by sinking passenger ships at
sea, and no peace will be considered
until definite and satisfactory guar
antees are made which provide for
the destruction of the arbitrary
power which Germany has used to
involve the world in war. In other
words, it means that Germany must
make an unconditional surrender be-
fore peace will be considered, and in
the meantime the allies are pOund-
ing the Huns, taking town after
town, and they are going to fight to
a finish. That is what the people of
the United States want, as we'll as
the allied countries and they are all
back of President Wilson. 1t may
take time, but the Germans will have
to surrender Internationally, sooner
nr later.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Mary A. Cross.

Mary A.. Campbell, daughter OF
born November 2S, 1887, in Musk
ingum county, Ohio, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Francis
Spray, October Z, 1918, aged 80
years, 10 months and 9 days.
She was converted in early girl
hood, >and united with the Methodist
Protestants Church in Davis county,
Iowa. In 1866 she was united in
marriage to John w. Cross, who has
preceded her to the great beyond.
To this union was born five children.
BENJAMIN d, who died at the age OF
IT, and Nancy j. Palmer, who re-
sides at Lawrence, Kansas; LYDIA,
who died in infancy; Elias, who lives
at Van Vert, and Sarah Spray. OF
Grand River. Besides the children
and grandchildren the deceased
with host Of friends to mourn her
departure. Mrs. Cross was good
a true devoted christian. Her
friends were many. She has been in
declining health for over 10 months.
Although she suffered greatly, she
bore it patiently and with that serene
faith in God, she pillowed her
head on the promises in his word,
even quoting them in her last days.
The 23rd Psalm was one OF her
favorite chapters of scripture and
when passing through the valley it
was a sweet promise to her.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev, Weyrauch and Rev. Roy
fourn. The body was laid to rest In
the Gregg cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Catholic Church.

A mission will be held at st.
Brendan's Catholic church, Leon.
from Oct. goth to Oct. 27th, 1918.
The mission will be conducted by
Rev. Father T. P. Murphy, of
Guthrie Center. The mission will
open on Sunday at 10:30 a. m. with
High Mass and sermon. On sunday
evening services at 8 o'clock-Ros-
ary, sermon and Benediction of the
Most Blessed Sacrament.
Week day services Mass and in
struction at 8 o'clock in the. morn
ing, and Rosary, sermon and Bene-
diction of the Most Blessed Sacra-
ment at 8 O'Clock in the evening. A
special invitation is extended to non
Catholics to attend the mission, and
the dedication of our service flag on
Sunday, Oct. goth, at O'Clock.
All our church services will be
postponed and announced at a later
date if the churches are under quar-
antine on Oct. Goth. saiH
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Council Proceedings.

Leon. Iowa, Oct. 10, 1918.
Board Of Health met at call of
chairman at the Mayors office, j. M.
Gardner chairman presided.
Members present, G. R. Farquhar,
w. F.. Howell, S. E. Benefiel, G.
Brazelton and Francis Varga.
This meeting was called to dis
cuss the advisibility of closing all
public gatherings.
Upon the advice of city health
physician, w. F. Howell moved and
Francis Varga seconded that the
mayor be instructed to close all
public gatherings, schools churches,
lodges, picture shows and social
gatherings, this order to take effect
at once and to be in force until fur
ther notice.
On call of roll vote stood as fol-
lows:
Farquhar, yea; Howell, yea; Ben
efiel, yea; BraZelton, yea; Varga,
yea. All members voting yea the
chairman declared the motion car
ried.
No further business appearing
board adjourned. NJ cousu
.g .u Mayor.
Attest. r.. a.,.....
s &. Mitchell. Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
May Adopt Monroe County Stacker
Plan.

While Decatur county has re-
sponded in great shape in the Fourth
lust a few persons who have failed
to come across with their bond sub
scriptions. The committee is serious
" considering adopting the Monroe
county plan, of publishing slackers
column in the newspapers If the
county, giving the names of those
who's who aed TheT to R SqY Ws fna q90ta e% days
vet in the hope the delinquents will
change their minds and subscribe for
their full quota of bonds. We don't
believe there are many people in
Decatur county who want to see
their name published in Stacker
column
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
81 Men CALLED OCT.25
Will be Sent to Camp Greenleat.
Georgia. Instead Of Camp Nc
CIel|an, in Alabama.

ders he to ieaa send n 9s Soldier boys to Camp
Greenleaf, at Lytle, Georgia, on
Friday, Oct. 25th, leaving. on the
afternoon train at 1880 O'Clock. me
original call was to send these men
they will be sent to Camp Greenleaf
on account of the prevalence OF in
fluenza at Camp McClelland..
The following is list of the men
ordered to report, but as a few OF
their papers have gone to the dis
trict board five additional men are
called to fill any vacancies, the last
purpose:
Daughton, Walter Dennis.
ConWell, Frank Dennis.
Lamis, Frank Irwin.
Luce, Floyd Lafayette.
Halstead, WycIiffe Burbank.
Smith, Vern.
Sullivan, Donald Francis.
Davis, William Albert Jackson.
Judd, George Harland.
Craig, Garland Grant.
Brammer, William Byron.
Barrows, Allen X.
Cargill, Clarence Elroy.
Shipman, Frank Lohian.
Braden, Harley.
Williams, Edwin Glen.
SmlLn, lIuy nay HOuu.
Hamilton, Gerald Eauclaire.
Karns, Glen Russell.
Gamble, Paul John:
VanWinkle, Orel Glen.
Jamison, Harrison McAllister.
Hill, Merl George.
Stanford, Ralph Leroy.
Dunn, Pearl Henry.
Moffet, Joseph Judson.
Hamilton, Ernest Pierson.
Keller, Fay Ellis.
Baker Ralph Lawrence.
Snyder, Maurice Bowman.
Dooley, Charles Eli Franklin.
Bohall, Elmer Leslie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
A Sunday Fire.

Sunday morning about II o'clock
the house in north Leon occupied by
Carl Reynolds was discovered to be
Which % was used by the children as
a play room. 1t had pretty good
start, but the fire boys soon had it
under control, but the house was
badly damaged. The house was
owned by J. S. Ryan, who has $3.50
REYNOLDS saved most of his goods
before the fire reached them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Forest Leroy Quigley.

Forest Leroy Quigley was born in
Decatur county, Iowa, July g, 1902,
and departed this life Oct. II. 1918.
aged 16 years, 8 months and 3 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure
two grandfathers, one grandmother,
one half sister, Lorene Elizabeth
owens; five uncles and two aunts,
and host of relatives and friends.
His father and mother preceded
him to the better land some time
The funeral was held at the homo
of his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Lamb, Saturday, October II,
by Rev. Campbell of the First Pres
byterian church of Leon, Iowa, and
the remains were laid at rest beside
his mother in the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Attest, 49, ...
s. G. Mitchell, Clerk.
Rev. F. Edwards Injured.

Rev. F. w. Edwards met with an
accident Friday morning while on
the walk near the Presbyterian
church, a couple of youngsters and
a wagon was the cause. One of the
ing it with the tongue while the
other lad was running behind push
ing. They we're going. pretty fast
and the boy who was stearing miss
ed the mark to pass Mr.. Edwards
and shot, the wagon into him. It
for a moment but he was able to re-
cover before he went down. How
ever, he came out of the ,mfxup
bruised up considerable and the
back Of hfs left hand Is as black and
blue as it can be. 1t was 2. pretty
hard Jolt for man 1., Of ,a,;I "; Edwsrds srtts
sore ID spots over the 96air o.
ea01a 1keknf s, z u ,,asl.I
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Thirty-Ninc Failed on Medical En-
animation.

The local board completed the ex
animation of the new class one mel
last Thursday, and of the total mum
Der examined thirty-nine failed tt
pass the medical examination. al
though few of the men will be
classified for limited military duty
The following is the list who fail
ed to pass:
Axes, Bryan Walter.
Allen, William Ora.
BatcHer' Batcher' ciaud cGnni Wilbur.
Boyce, Orville Clay.
Boles, Frank.
DEMO, Henry Albert.
Dunham, Fred Lewis.
Elefson, Leslie Emory.
Ellis, Cecil Claude
Evans, Clarence Henry.
Eaton, Elvin Cecil.
Fierce, Laurel Shelley.
Grogan, Thomas F.
Graham, Earl Goldie.
Greaser, Adam.
Gardner, Lynn Woodford.
Hartley, Arthur Gale.
Hatch, Stanley Valdez.
Hagen, Forrest Paul.
Houk, Hurshel fireman.
Kline Orville Oliver.
Mahoney, Charles.
McClain, Howard Byron.
McMorris, Joel Lee.
Meek, Earl Stewart.
Muck, Harry Edgar.
Mullin, Theodore.
Phillips, Samuel Roy.
Perks, Alva Pearl.
Penniwell, Frederick.
Piercy, Willard Ray.
Kicks, Milard Campbell.
Rumley, Paul David.
Roberts, Emanuel Anderson.
Statzell, George Isaac.
Wilson, Otto.
Webster. Thomas Julian,
Walkey, Fred.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Did Not Claim Exemption.

In some manner the name of Har-
Ian Atherton appeared under the
wrong heading last week, it appear:
ing that Mr.. Atherton had claimed
exemption on account of dependents,
but the claim was not allowed, when
in fact Mr.. Atherton, although hav-
made NO claim for any exemption,
and is ready and willing to be plac-
ed in class one, and go whenever
called to defend the honor of his
country
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
He Got Up EARLY.

A Leon business man whose clerks
were. sick Monday, knew he had to
get down to open the store early the
next morning. He heard the town
and and hurried down town. % and :, when
he, reached the square and glanced
At The town clock, Ne ~ it was
twenty minutes past three, 70 be
sneaked back home and went to bed.
Who was ~! C1erst4 49t9 g cparse:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
New Court Cases.

Erie L. Beavers vs.. Henry Sauter
and wife. Suit is on an account for
goods sold defendants amounting to
$3O5.93 and an attachment has been
issued against defendants property.
&c. w. Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
Geo. T. Ogilvie VS.. Walter Dun
ham. Suit is on a note on which
there il due $353.26 and an attacn-
ment is asked against defendants s
property. Marion F. Stookey attOr-
ney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Report for Holden School.

,9 Term report fc- the Holden
school for the month ending october
a. Those neither absent or tardy::.
10 Virga Scott, Fern Burrell, Clarice
Craig, Reletta Wheeler, Clella
Graves, Louise Craig, Ellen Graves,
Forest Graves, Floyd Wheeler.
Average daily attendance "a
1880. {t.s5s.f g. -.
q Capitola NJ. Robson, Teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
K More Names for Service Roster.

The following additional
names have been reported for
\ the Decatur county service -
roster, since our list was pub 4
lished last week. We are very
glad to receive the names of
any Decatur county boys who
are in the service, and the
II names will be added as receiv- n
= ed until a complete list is Sc
cured if possible.
Hart, Ruby.
y Noftsger, Geo. A. \
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Reginald Leroy Alldredge.

Reginald Leroy Alldredge, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Alldredge.
was born in Leon, Iowa, April 10,
1915, died at the home of his par
ents in Leon, Iowa, October 10,
1918, aged 13 years and six months.
Reginald was a pupil in the. Leon
High school, and was one of the
most popular boys in the school.
His death was from pneumonia, his
illness being of only a few days dur
alton. His death is a great blow
to his parents and everyone who
knew him, for he was a general fav-
orite. Funeral services were held
at the home Sunday afternoon, the
pail bearers being selected from his
school mates. the services being In
charge of Rev. Grover C. Flannery,
pastor of the Leon Christian church.
Interment was in the Leon cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldredge and fam
lily have the heartfelt sympathy OF
the entire community in their great
bereavement.
A Card-We desire to express our
appreciation to the many kind
friends for their assistance and SYM
pathy extended during the illness
and death of our beloved son Reg
inald
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Aldredge,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Housh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Marriage Licenses.

Orville P. Duncan, Lineville -..-.-.1S
Alta NJ. Vaughn, Lineville ..---t--.-1S .
Alfred Deck, Nashville, Okla-------ee
Ella Ellis, Leon acknowledgements
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Reeistered stock .fof sale.

Jersey cattle, male and female.
Poland China pigs male and female,
ali very good. some better than oh
ers. Come and see or write
description, and prices to e. 8. BY
um, Leroy, Iowa. S-44
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17

The quality is just the same re-
sArdlees Of the high price Of tobacco
ana will be for another year. e-st
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17

Found brass keys, whieA
the owner can obtain at The Report
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-17
Big Type Poland Chinas.

Capitola NJ. Robson, Teache
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-10
BISMARCK BOY TO
BBQUAR RI.
IN NATIONAL ARMY
Merton Orr Receives Instruc
tons to Report
at Camp.

Merton Orr, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Orr of; Avenue A, arrived from
Minneapolis on No. at o'clock this
parents before departing on No. for
Jamestown, where he will be Joined
by number of associates who have
enlisted with him for service in the
United States quartermaster depart
ment, and who have instructions to
Immediately report for duty at the
Quartermasters' training camp in Jac&-
sonville, Fla. ~ .s.. t.
Merton Orr for the last three
months has been manager of the Gam
ble+Robinson fruit house at Glendive,
Mont. For two years prior to his re-
cent appointment, he was head book
keeper for the same company al
Jamestown. He was attending staff
meeting of Gamble-RObinson men at
Minneapolis when he received wire
advising that he had passed his exam
ination for admittance to the quarter
master officers training camp at
Jacksonville, Fla, and directing him
to report Immediately. He Immediate
ly left for Bismarck for farewell Wis
it with his parents, arriving something
over six hours late on the North
Coast limited this morning.
whether. you come back IN one
year or in six, you will find your po
sition with us awaiting you,' the
Gamble. Robinson Co. advised the Bis
marck man when he received his in.
structions to report for a job temper
arily with Uncle Sam.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-10
NONPARIISANS WILL
SWAT HOME GUARDS

Continued From Page One,
pass home guard bill. the governor
will promptly veto it. North Dakota
military men. are not inclined to take
the home guard very seriously, III
spite Of the fact: that the movement
has the hearty endorsement Of men
who are away at the front, fighting or
rreparing to fight. While Capt G. II.
Russ and other officers of the regular
and national armies have expressed
hearty approval, the men at the head
of such military esta blishment as tho
state may now, boast here at home,
while not discoursging the formation
Of home guard units, suggest there IS
little the state can do other than to
legalize the organization and equip.
ment of these companies. at local ex-
pense. sit, would cost million dol
lars to put the home guard on any
thing approaching an efficient basis
said Adjutant General Angus Fraser
today. 1.-THE + most the legislature
could do would be to authorize the Or
ganization of home guard companies.
uniformed and equipped through local.
subscriptions"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-10
CHARGES AGAINST
M'G0YBRN WILL BE
HEARD JANUARY q
Date Set by Railway Com
mission for robing y
Plants. :"

Monday, January 81, at Fargo were
set by the railway commission tOda;
as the date upon which the complaints
Of elevator men from the northwest
ern part of tile state against j. A. Nc
Govern, chief deputy inspector Of
weights and measures, under North
Dakot's new grain grading act will be
heard by the commission. Charges OF
unfairness. and Partially we're filed
against McGovern by three or six ele-
yator men whom the deputy cited to
appear before the commission some
time ago to answer to charges OF i'm.
proper grading and weighing. These
elevator mon also attacked the legal
ity of the position which McGovern
holds. alleging that. it is no author.
lied by law. DR.. F.. F. Ladd, Chief
inspector under the grain grading act,
defends his right to appoint a deputy
and the acts of his deputy, and de-
clares the complaint Of the elevator
men is part of an organized attack
against the whole grain grading act.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-01-10
CHAPLIN PROVES he
rs, BEST LAUGH MAKER.

Charlie Chaplin in "The Adventure
made the biggest hit of his screen ca.
reer in Bismarck last night at the Or:
pheum theatre. Manager Bauer has
run almost every Chaplin comedy that
has been produced by this world
famous comedian and from the laughs
he over heard "The Adventure prov.
ed to be the record breaker. This is
the last Chaplin comedy on the mar.
ket which has never been shown in
Bismarck before yesterday. M /
Olive Thomas in "Indiscreet Cor
inne,' the five-reel Triangle comedy.
drama, proved to be one Of the best
features offered for some time. This
same program will be shown again to.
night at 7:15 and $780,