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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-09-11
ADRIFT AT SEA
And IN DISTRESS
Small Boats Containing As
People Send Calls
for Aid
ARE SURVIVORS
OF SHIPWRECKS
Boats Leave Miami, Florida,
to Render Assist
ance

Miami, Fla, Sept. IA wireless mes
sage received here this morning said as
persons were adrift in small boats be-
tween Ferry Rock lighthouse and Cape
Florida, about Is miles from Miami All
were reported "in distress" and without
food or water. No details were given
and there was nothing to indicate their
identity but it was presumed they were
members of crews of ships that went
down during the hurricane that swept
this section early yesterday. Boats have
left here TO bring them in.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-09-11
EAST MONTPELIER

Dance, with refreshments, at village
hall Friday night, Sept. 10, Dancing from
$3.50 until ,. Dudley's orchestra. four
pieces.-ady
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-09-11
Est R1pRE

Everyone is invited to the "Night.cap"
social at the Websterville Baptist church
Friday evening, Sept. u Caps sold at
s o'clock. Refreshments.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
Teachers Favor School Nurses.

During the recent institute the
following resolutions were adopted
by the teachers of Decatur County:
Whereas, statistics have repeated
ly demonstrated that from SO to 800
of the failures of school children
communicable diseases, that 500
or more of these defects are durable,
that the ordinary school teacher is
unable to discover and help in the
cure of these defects; and whereas
the movement for the appointment
of school nurses to discover and help
in the cure of these physical defects
and communicable diseases has prov
en- q remarkable success. that this
grown prodigiously in the last few
years.; ...
Resolved, that the Association of
Teachers Of Decatur County favor
the appointment of at least 2 school
nurses in the county, in as much
as such a movement would not only
save the taxpayers of our county the
expense of these children who must
repeat because of failures, but would
many years of their lives, the value
of which to society in incalculable,
and be it further resolved that the
County Superintendent along with
four others, that she shall appoint.
shall act as committee to push this
movement in the county.
In accordance with the provisions
of these resolutions the aforesaid
committee of four members has been
appointed as follows;
Supt. A. M. Carmichael of Lamont,
E. E. Menefee of Decatur, A. F. Pot
tie of Grand River, and B. o. Wilcox
of Garden Grove.
KATE L. HULL,
County Superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
MOTOR CARS IN IOWA WILL GO
ABOVE 100000.
Will Reach This Mark Next Year,
Secretary Ramsey, Says-Stat-
utes Changed Soon.

8 In 1914 there, were 913 automo-
biles registered in Iowa. In 1911
the number had increased to 5000.
With three and One-half months of
the present year remaining the to-
tai registration has exceeded 314,-
600 cars since January l. This Is
an increase in eight years of 27O,-
900 registrations. Next years to-
tai registration will run 100000 un-
less all signs fail.
These figures are just compiled
by w. c. Ramsey, secretary of state,
who declares that the same system,
in vogue in 1911, for taking care of
registrations prevailed when he en-
tered the office in July Of this year.
He declares that with the antiquat-
ed system of registration which pre-
vailed and with the inefficiency OF
the old law, the action of second
hand dealers and the failure to act
on the part of the negligent car
owners resulted in complications
and entanglements in the automo-
bile records of the state which can
only be described as being utterly
chaotic.
Hence the new law he believes
will bring great relief to the state
and county officials and to auto
owners as we'll since it will provide
for county registration and an ac-
curate check on sales of cars and
those not registered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
Presbyterian Church Notes.

Two good congregations greeted
us last Sunday. Visitors were pres
ent from Lamont, St. Joseph, Mo-,
and California The work of the
orchestra was much appreciated at
the evening service. The Sunday
School had a large attendance. and
the Boys Glass. with an attendance
that broke all its previous records,
was again the banner class. -.
Next Sunday morning there will
be an interesting sermon with
special music by the choir. In the
evening the choir, under the leader
ship of Mrs. Ella Kemp Woodard,
will present an evening of music.
These musical evenings have always
been very much appreciated, and
with the enlarged choir and the very
able leadership of Mrs. Woodard the
program for Sunday evening ought
to appeal to every lover of good
music.
The organ recital, postponed from
two weeks ago, will be given Friday
evening, BY Mrs. Ella Kemp Wood
ard. assisted by Mrs. Bertha Burgess
of Lamont The organ is in first
class condition, and the people OF
Leon will certainly be given a
musical treat by these two artists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
AT THE THEATRE.
Program at the Idle Hour for tk0
Coming Week.

At the Idle Hour Thursday, Oct.
Is, "Woman's Law" featuring
Florence Reed, also Christie comedy
At the Idle Hour, Friday, Oct.
18th, "The Hoodlum," with Mary
Pickford, also Screen Magazine.
At the Idle Hour, Saturday, Oct.
18th. The Hoodlum," featuring
Mary Pickford, also Strand comedy
Matinee at 3 p. m. First show at
At the Idle Hour, Sunday, Oct.
10Th, Vivian Martin in Louisiana
also Lyons & Moran comedy.
Matinee at 3 p. m.
At the Idle Hour, Monday, Oct.
goth, Marriage" featuring Gather
inc Calvert, also Scenic reel.
At the Idle Hour, Tuesday, Oct.
21st, "A Star Over Night" the first
of series of twelve pictures given
for the benefit of Woman's War Re-
lief Fund also a big feature Loves
Call" with Billie Rhoades.
,.nA1t At the Idle Hour, Wednesday.
"The Other Half, featuring "a Su
Pitts, also Bray Photograph,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
TEACHERS MEETING
Over Two HuNdred Teachers Attend.
ed the Best institute Ever Held
In Decatur County.

Teachers institute held at the High
School building last Thursday and
Friday under the supervision OF
county superintendent Miss Kate Y:
better were ever held anywhere in
the state. The attendance was extra
good, there being PIT teachers and
normal training students enrolled,
and many visitors attended the in
teresting sessions: The instructors
secured by Miss Hull this year were
exceptionally good, some 'on1et teachers Sh
Adams Puffer alone repaid them for
coming. Mr.. Puffer is an author
and lecturer of national repute, and
1t was real treat to hear him. Prof.
Arthur McMurray, of the public
speaking department of the Kansas
State University, was no stranger,
and his lecture and readings MAN n :
teachers of this county. His inter
probation of Eugene Field was very
pleasing. Dean VIM. F. Russell, of
the State University of Iowa was a
very popular lecturer. as was Capt:
Waterman, public health lecturer of
the Iowa State University. Prof. Ira
S. Condit, who had charge arg of of
l1dCucuAdLlCo, VI CAC ~" 4OoSASA y
College, was a splendid instructor,
and was of great aid in making the
institute success, as we'll as was
also Miss Theresa Dansdill, primary
instructor and state director OF
Modern Health Crusade The
teachers who attended the institute
did not want to miss single ses-
sion, for each session was filled with
instruction and entertainment. Miss
Mida h Bradley music ns supervisor Ieav 80 tSd OF
music, and Prof F. M. Mcdowell of
Graceland College the Efficiency
Tests" Supt w. A. Price, of the
Weldon schols scored a big hit with
his lecture "Mr. Dooley.' and was
called on for several readings, as he
is very popular among Decatur coun-
ty teachers.
County superintendent Kate L..
Hull is entitled to great credit for
the success of the institute. She had
worked hard to secure the best in
structors, and under her supervision
everything moved along like clock
work. Decatur county is fortunate
indeed in having so able county
superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
John McColmack's Program.

The program which John Nc.
the Coliseum in Des Moines Thurs
gay evening, tn October 2Srd, is no
Audience: aud e there there are e few w concert acMt
singers of the day who can compete
with Mccormack in giving an even
ing OF songs so suitable for the great.
throng which gathers whenever he-
/ sings. Another interesting feature,
in connection with a Mccormack
song recital is the fact that the:
audience is never furnished with
| words of the songs he will sing. No
| printed texts are ever given out. The
great tenor sings with such perfect
enunciatiOn that everyone within
sound of his voice can distinguish
For the concert of next week
there is not time-WOrn song on
the program: For this years tour
| Mccormack has prepared many new
addition to the customary songs by
the old masters are sung to
open the program. Another feature
of the Mccormack concerts is that
the songs are all sung in the English
language. None dispute the beauty
OF the mother tongue when used SO
perfectly.
A group, of Irish Folk 5 'ngs
audience for of all the sons of
'Innisfall" none has ever sung to
the world her praises and told her
touching story in such sweet and
boy of Athlone.
One could not conceive of a con-
cert by this popular singer without
a generous contribution of the songs
which have made him so endeared to
the American public. So, it is safe to
find their 1as way h INTO S9Se the eaeoTes @ @ q
the evening. In other words, II the
audience wishes to hear these below
ed songs it must say SO in its ap--
plause of. the regular offerings Of
the evening. Mother Machree.'>
Me- and similar songs seldom fail
to find place on Mccormack pro-
gram.
Mr.. Winston Wilkinson, the noted
violinist, will play two groups Of
numbers during the evening: Edwin
dcEs whO has payeG dr MsG15
party again this year. In addition to-
these men the great tenor will have
in his party his personal secretary,
business manager and valet. Suites
of rooms for the entire party have
already been reserved at Hotel Fort
Des MOineS.
The great Coliseum, seating up
wards of 1000 persons, will be taxed
to its capacity in order to accomo-
date the throng which will gather
from all corners of the State for the
concert. Mr.. Geo. F.. Ogden, local
manager, has arranged that share
of the proceeds on this occasion
shall go to Mrs. M. L. Bartlett,
widow of the late DR.. Bartlett. the
grand old man of music in Iowa for
thirty years. All applications for
seats should be sent directly to Mr..
Ogden. Ais Shops Building. Des
Moines: The prices announced are
$500. $1.5O. $1.00. plus the ac-
.customed 1907 war tax.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
YEARS AGO
tens Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published Quarter
OF a Century Ago.

Mrs. Geo. w. Cannon, one of the
Oldest residents of Decatur county,
died at her home southeast of Leon
yesterday evening: oa Mis-.
Myrtle Smith, both of Eden town
ship, were married by Mayor w. H..
Albaugh at his residence on Wednes-
day evening of last week.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued the past week:
Gilbert 'ill H. Johnson 2s to Myrtle
Acfa9}sT ft,lsTt Il Il: Johnston 2s to Myrtle
clyde V. Warner, one of the
bright boys which Leon has turned
out, now a leading attorney at Ell
lensburg, Washington, has been
nominated by the democrats of that
county for representative, and
staRds goGd show aDd Of bsng FIag eseed sHaI
started last Wednesday on their
bicycles for Broken Bow, Nebraska,
distance of about 400 miles from
Leon. After days delay at Corning
they reached Broken Bow Monday.
Emil Bechtold died in hospital
in Chicago Friday and was buried in
that city Sunday: He had been suf-
fering for more than two years with
a diseased hip bone.
Last Sunday morning Joe War
ner and Ed Bell started to Charlton
on their bicycles. Just before reach
ing Garden Grove they were riding
down q steep hill, and when Joe
reached the bottom his wheel
struck some loose dirt on a culvert
and he was thrown to the ground be-
ing knocked unconscious, his lip and
came along and he was taken to
Garden Grove where medical aid
was secured, it being necessary to
take several stitches in his lip He
was able to be brought home yester-
day and is now getting along nicely.
Miss Maggie Hurst returned from
Kansas City yesterday where she at
Miss Florence Hurst.
J.. P. Crosson, of Indianola, visit
ed over Sunday with his cousin, Mrs.
joe A. johnson wifi start next
Tuesday on combined business and
pleasure trip to Bozeman, Montana.
Mrs. Ellen Coin, of Atchison,
visit 'i With h friends sim in this M " city. " O"''
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Darr returned
Monday morning from Rapid City,
S. D., where they had been visiting
Mrs. W. F. Howell, of Center
township, started Tuesday for
Salina, Kansas, where she will visit
several weeks with her parents.
Lester Horner, who has been
working in T.. E. Horners drug
store, left Friday for .Moravia where
he has accepted "a position In drug
store.
Isaac McRae and wife stopped off
in Leon last Thursday to visit few
days with friends in this city. They
were returning from a visit to their
old home in Scotland, and will
locate at Trinidad, Colorado. Mr..
McRae was for several years the
Sunday School missionary in this
county.
One day last week couple of
we'll dressed young men were taken
into custody at Van Vert, a posse
from Grand River having followed
them there, claiming they had
robbed thirteen houses near Grand
River, but there was not sufficient
evidence against them and they
were released.
There was a big time at Decatur
Saturday night at political debate,
republicans, VIM. Woodard the
democrats and Sam McDaniels the
DOnll1iStS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
oLT TO AUTO OWNERS.
Several Points of Law Auto Owners
Should Know.

Decatur county automobile own
ers who have acquired careless
habit in regard to the prompt pay
ment of auto licenses are due for a
fSss eaess 0t s ander hs %sers ne~
points in the new auto law. which
every motor car owners should take
cognizance of it if he is to avoid
trouble, it was stated by County
Treasurer j. Wesley Chew.
In the first place auto licenses for
the year 1920 must be taken out be-
iod iode from rauS5 No5vember y / to January ia @ l.,
or else the auto owner becomes de-
linquent Under the old law the
owner did not have to pay his
license until April l in order to COM
|.ply with the delinquent law.
There has been considerable. in
the a% in fsgard reg nast to therancs the
has taught those in charge that auto
owners know very little of the law
and what is expected Of them, and
they. are paying but. little attention
to the new law.
The new. law goes into effect De-
cember 1, but licenses will be taken
out under it from November l on.
on if the fee is not paid and 81 pen
atty is added the first of each month
thereafter.
The law further provides that on
April 21, 1921, and annually there
after the state department shall for
ward to the county treasurer of
each county a list of motor vehicles
'On which the fees have not been
paid. This list is published in the
newspaper the first week in May and
If the license is not paid within
fifteen days the list shall be turned
over to the county sheriff who may
seize the car and sell it for unpaid
fees. All the costs in the proceed
ings must be paid by the delinquent
owner.
County Treasurer Chew is now
preparing to institute the new sys-
tenn providing for the registration of
cars in his office. 1t is estimated
that there will be an average of
$500 cars in each county. In some
counties the registration will be
heavier, of course, while others will
not have SO many.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
Charles Horn Married.

Charles Horn is good scout, but
his friends in this city will be long
time forgiving him for going and
getting married without saying any
thing about it to them. Mr.. Horn
and Miss Elva Safer were married
at the home of the bride in Mt.
Pleasant, couple of weeks ago, and
are now at Oskaloosa, where Mr..
Horn is in one of the Graham stores,
and for some time they will be at
various places while he is getting
pointers on how their chain of stores
are conducted, as he will come to
Lton as the manager of the Graham
store in this city the first of Janu-
ary. Mrs. Horn is no stranger in
Leon, having been in Leon great
deal of the time for the past two
years in the capacity of trained
nurse, and she has many friends in
this city. The friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Horn extend their belated con-
gratulatiOns
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
Court News.

District court adjourned last Fri.
day evening after being in session
all week, but Judge Fuller returned
yesterday to take up some matters
The following cases have been dis.
posed OF since our report last week
Law and Equity.
George Brideson VS.. Miner
Brown: Settled and dismissed.
j. G. CoZad VS.. Gurley George
Dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
J. J. Tenant VS.. John Davis ct al
Suit for real estate commission tried
to court. Judgment for defendants
T. W. Ballew Lumber Co.. vs..
Nellie Morgan ct al. Tried to court.
Decree setting aside sale on execu-
ton.
Chet Pullin vs.. John Teale. Ap-
pearance of McGinnis & McGinnie
and answer filed by them for defend
ant withdrawn.
Butler Bros: VS.; +: H. 2; ;. ] DeKalb.
e. ]. Brach & Son VS.. H. d. De-
Kalb. Judgment on account for
Stephen Varga VS.. Edwin F. His
cocks ct al. Judgment and decree
of foreclosure on three notes.
Frances Howell VS.. James Howell.
PAoAAIAI SooV 40 IOApOlu uIy ar
mony within five days.
G. M. Keller VS.. A. z. Scott ct al
Settled and dismissed.
Joseph Tharp VS.. T. F. Kerrins ct
al. Judgment on two notes. .
Martin Boatman, trustee of VIM.
Lloyd VS.. Annie Noble. Decree for
plaintiff.
Probate.
Estate of w. A. Machlan Final
report approved, administrator dis
charged.
guardianship of Lester c.. Shell.
Report of sale and deed to j. w.
Bright approved.
Estate of Mary Weld. Appoint
ment of F. NJ. Weld as administrator
Estate of Geo. w. Weld. Ap-
pointment of F. M. Weld as admins
traitor confirmed.
Estate of Robert S. Schenck
Fin Final a; report approved, executrix
Estate of Charles McCann. o. F.
Walker appointed administrator in
place Of Clarence Townsend deceas-
ed
Estate of Thomas and Catherine
Farris. Ida E. Lattimer appointed
executrix v r. McGinnis apnoint-
ea snecial administrator to pass on
claim of Ida E. Lattimer eXecutrix
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
NJ. f.. Conference in Session at Leon.

The NJ. E. district conference con-
vened in this city yesterday after
non just as The Reporter went to
ing the big speaker, and he gave
an address at $3.50 O'Clock and spoke
again in the evening at 8 o'clock.
The attendance is very large, about
$50 ministers and laymen from out
of the city being in attendance. A
six o'clock dinner was served in the
basement of the church last even
ing, and the delegates are being en-
tertained in the homes of Leon
citizens. The session continues to-
day, with splendid program which
was published in full last week,
closing this evening with sermon
and conservation service by Presi-
dent John l.. Hillman, of Simpson
COLLAGE =E:--
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
Nj. Il. Church.

S Services on Sunday as usual
Sunday school at 9:45; morning ser.
vice at 1900; Epworth League al
900: evening service at $500. Sub.
iSu1 sFatherhood erhn e Of Cod au This IS Vita
theme and portrays the character OF
God, also His ministrations and OBJ.
legations to us. 1t will be very in.
teresting and we want you to hear
1T, because it has special message
to men. Music has power to lift the
soul beyond the prosaic things, into
a zone which delights and inspires.
Hear the solos and anthems. All
Wo1cOma
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
Recovered Stolen Ford.

John. Hardin is feeling pretty good
over recovering the new Ford which
was stolen from his home in Leon
four weeks ago last Sunday the car
being found at Union Star, Mo-, and
Mr.. Hardin drove it home Monday.
The fellow who stole the car drove
it to Union Star and left it standing
on the street, buying ticket from
there to st. Louis, Mo. He was
low. The only damage to the car
was the breaking of the Yale lock
The car would have been located
long before. but mistake was made
in giving Mr.. Hardin the number OF
his car.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16

A most enjoyable homecoming
took place Sunday, October 5th, at
the home of Theo Brenizer, who
with his wife are SO wei! known
throughout Decatur county, Iowa,
and Harrison county,, Mo-, for their
never ending, hospitality and Tree
ipated in the bountiful repast were,
j. b. Strong and wife of Geary.
Oklahoma, Jay Douglas, wife and
son of Martonville, Kansas, Mr.: and
Mrs. Valentine Dorsey of Albany,
Missouri, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rumley
of Leon, Iowa, J. F. Rumley, wife
and two daughters, and r . L. Rum
Harry Brenizer, wife and two small
daughters, W. L. Frisby, wife and
daughter, Wayne and Frank Fris.
BY, Mrs. Ida Brenizer, and MRS.
Rose Frisby.-LafnOni Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
Can You Beat 1t?

Last Saturday morning Ed Rob-
erts and Lorenzo Hayer each
brought us quite a. boquet of apple
blossoms that they had picked in the
Cochran orchard in the west part OF
town. They said the tree was load
brought in an apple and bunch OF
blossoms that were picked from the
same branch. No use to leave
Iowa for Italian weather when you
get weather like this at home.-La-
mOni Chronicle
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
, Brethren Church Notes.

Sunday Services Sunday school
at 9:45. In the evening public
worship at 8. Junior and Senior
EAdeavor at Z.
Prayer meeting and Bible study
at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening.
Woman's Mission Study Glass at
Mrs. Ronk's on Saturday afternoon
at 8 o'clock.
Sisterhood meeting on Thursday
after school at Gertrude Pearson s.
Union Chapel-There will be
preaching services at 12 O'Clock
Sunday morning, following the Sun
day school at IL.
Crown Chapel-The revival meet
ing will begin on Sunday evening
instead of Thursday as previously
announced. Remember the change
Of time
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
A Remarkable Imitation,

A remarkable initiation tok place
in the Leon Odd Fellows lodge last
Friday night, the equal of which me
think can not be found in the United
States, that of four brothers, and all
soldiers : in, the World war. The
quartet was composed of John. Her
III OF them having nsan recently dis.
Charged from service, and all but
&lAr01Ee saw overseas service. They
:GAfe 4ven the inttistory degree Fri
day evening. . vefy-laree at4tn040ce
AeinGlE pEeGpnt 70 witness this 10.
q ceremony.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
. Christian Church Notes.

1 Greeting-To the members anG
friends of the church you are cord
tally invited to attend all services Of
the church.
Lords day October 10, 1919, or.
der of services-10 a. m. Bible
school. Every member of the
church and non-members of the Bi.
BILE school, IL a. m. Remembering
the Lord in the Lords supper.
11:3O-Preaching. Subject
Eternal Life. D. m. preaching
Subject, Positive Law Good sing.
ing at each service, strangers will
find welcome. Come.
Business meeting of the Ladies
Aid at the home of Mrs. Lou Elwell,
Tuesday, October 21st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-16
New Manager for Electric Plant.

A change has been made in the
local management of the Leon plant
of the Iowa Southern Utilities Co.,
general manager Johnson being here
ger, Mr.. C. E. Fiers. of Milbank, S.
D., who succeeds Frank N. Slade,
who has been rendered a fine
position in the offices at Centerville,
but has not yet decided. whether he
will accept it,. az 1t would necessitate
his removal from Leon. Mr.. Fiers
is an experienced electrical mana
ger and s,S x,ll %oEs Ros., his isl family to
deSee sTSe ns sefu1s 1f:
;th9r9 Will be . dpcided impepveMeet
IN s t1e. aSeEvices IND nrAAhallrs. .EfO6
:s'as s slssss k'ss S ~. q E. -;