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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13

Mr.. NJ. Mayer arrived in Leon last
Thursday morning from New Or
leans, louisiana, where he spent the
winter at the home of his son Harry
each winter to take charge of Sill
herman Bros. wholesale hide and
wool house in that city, spending
the summer In buying wool from
the big firms all over the United
States. Mr.. Mayer says they have
had very disagreeable weather at
New Orleans this winter, with much
cold rain. and he was mighty glad
he; has resided Tor over forty years,
and will. continue to buy wool in
this territory the coming season,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
Farmers Union Buys Gill'-am's
Grocery.

The Farmers Union Exchange in
eorporated, closed a deal Monday in
which they purchased the grocery
store of Lew Gillian, the invoicing
being completed Tuesday afternoon
and the store has opened for busi-
ness. It will be operated under the
name of The Farmers Store. and Mr..
Ralph Petty has been engaged as
manager, and will be assisted by
Harmon Mckinley and Dick Gill
ham. The Farmers Union have
been contemplating a store at Leon
for some months, and it is now q
reality, and they will make a strong
bid for share of the patronage of
the buying public.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
Christian Church.

Sunday school at usual hour.
9:45 a. m. The young girls class
next Sunday morning; also there is
to be a little surprise for the pri-
mary department. Rev. Homer c.
Guy will preach at 1900 a. m.
and 1880 in the evening. Rev. Esch
of Decatur, preached last Sunday
morning and evening to an appreci-
ative, audience.
Junior at 2:3O p. m. All Juniors
having interesting meetings..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
Entertained Faculty and High
School at Davis City.

Last Friday evening Wallace
Teale entertained the Seniors, Jun
iors and faculty of the Davis City
High School at his home. The
house was tastefully decorated with
the class colors, old gold and black,
and this same color scheme was car
ried out in the two-course luncheon
served late in the evening. Guess
guests. Dancing to the tune of
eds electric was feature of the
evening. The guests departed at an
early hour voting Wallace a fine
host
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
Sold His Hereford Herd.

G.. M. Axes last week sold his en-
tire herd of pure bred Hereford cat
tie to his sons Rob and Earl, and the
big farm just south of Leon, c. NJ.
retaining the residence and one
barn for his personal use. Mr.. Axes
will hold big closing out sale at
the farm on Tuesday, March 25th,
and says he is getting things in
shape to take a western trip with
his wife this summer, something he
has been threatening to do for sew
eral years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
TuskeegO Meetings.

Gospel meetings at Tuskeego Bap-
tist church Saturday evening, March
Is. Sermon by Evangelist Arm
strong, subject, Grace" Lords
day, March 10th, Sunday school at
20 a. m. Sermon at II a. m, sub
iect, "Fear Not" Evening services
of song at 1880, at $50 Mrs. Arm.
strong will deliver great gospel
message. Everybody welcome.
Evangelist Armstrong and Wife.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
Brethren Church.

Sunday school meets at 9:45, c..
E. at $3.50, both branches. Public
worship at 1880. Prayer meeting
at 1880 on Thursday night. All
for the season. Everyone welcome to
public services
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
Walter Osborn Will Continue rs
County Agent.

At meeting of the directors of
Friday. ins County ss agent % walter S Osborn sasa
was re-employed until Jan. 1, 1920.
Mr.. Osborn since taking charge of
the county agents Office last fall,
has been q tirelees and efficient
worker, and the general public will
be glad he is to. continue as county
AGENT. 4sss,.fzstg .a.sa &s.a - tl'@
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
following is the result of the
Death Of an Infant.

George, the ten months old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Jones, died
at their home in east Leon Sunday,
and was buried in the Leon cemetery
Monday. The bereaved parents have
the sympathy Of many friendet in
their sore trial. ,-;s5.5r. e,sss.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

Covenant meeting at II a. m,
Saturday morning. Preaching Sun
day morning at / a. m. and in the
evening at 1880. We invite any and
all to attend each service.
Rev. e. G.. VanderpOol.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
WALKING POWS.

Stubble and Scotch Clipper. We
are headquarters for the above.
More plows and better prices than
anybody. See us. We mean what
we say ss.si 20
4Bowsler q ! BoWbh1r..s4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
THE CHURCHES.
Gospel Team Meeting!

The Gospel Team will meet at the
Christian church at p. m. Sunday
and William kimpOrt will lead the
meeting and you are asked to help
him make good meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-03-13
The School EelectiOn.

There was no special fight at the
city school election held on Mondav
the four candidates nominated
seeming to be satisfactory to every
body, and it was merely a question
of which two received the most
votes. There were LAG votes cast,
and DR.. ]. O. Woodmansee and
Geo, M. Hamilton were elected to
succeed Capt J. D. Brown and FRED
Teale, who were not candidates for
reelection.
The following is the result of the
vote:
DR.. J. o. Woodmansee ....... 80
George M. Hamilton ..... 81
E. s. Harris 81
Charles Cherrington ....... 81
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
JOHN M. WARREN
 DESERTED WIFE
Committee Recommends That Harriet Warren Be
 Given Divorce.

John M. Warren. son of Col. Tracy B. Warren and member of one of Bndgeport's oldest families, is found to have deserted Harriet Bird War ren on January 1, 1916, according to a report filed in the Superior court to- day by Attorney Charles s. Garfield. who was appointed by the court to hear testimony in the case. The re- port will be presented for the court S consideration tomorrow.
 The couple were married August IS, 1908, the bride having been a Stam- ford society girl. When the divorce was filed Warren filed a. cross-com- plaint alleging assertion but at the hearing he did not present any evil dence. The couple have one child, Charlotte Warren, aged eight. It is provided that the mother shall have the custody of the child during the summer vacation but. that from Sep tember until July 1 the husband 8 sister, Louise Warren, shall have charge of the daughter. During this time Warren is to provide for the child's support.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
DISORDERS
 RAGE IN RLIN
Many Engagements Between Government Troops
 and MObs,

London, June 26-Disorders are increasing in Berlin, the Exchange Telegraph coEre- spOndent at Amsterdam re- ports. Many streets there are barricaded and there have been serious engagements between government and mObS.
 Representatives of industrial coun- eils have assumed full political and military power in Hamburg and are sitting in the town hall, according to advices from Berlin quoting newspa- per advices received there. General Won Lettow- Vorbeck has been ordered to Hamburg with strong forces to re- store order.
 Copenhagen, June 26-Three presi- dents of eastern provinces of Prussia have issued a proclamation to the inhabitants of their districts, express ing the deepest grief at the uncon- dit!ona1 acceptance of the allied peace terms, but adding that the people must not, under the circumstances, prevent the government from. fulfil ing it's word to the enemy"
 Regard for our conlpatriots who would have to bear the consequences of such action," the proclamation says, makes it our hard duty to re- frain from fighting for our right of self-determination and honor, and bow to the decision which had been taken.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
NO FRESH FRUITS
 | IN NEW YORK
Teamsters and Chauffeurs Stin Insist on Their
 Demands.

New York, June 2s-Produce mer- chants who have been without fresh fruits and vegetables since Monday because of the strike of more than 5000 union teamsters and chauffeurs, opened their stands early today and attempted to unload nearly 1,5o0 freight cars tied up in New York and New Jersey yards. Heavy details of police were prepared to prevent vio- lence at the railroad yards and the markets Trucks used in transport ing the produce also were guarded.
 The decision to attempt to obtain tbe produce aboard the cars followed long conferences yesterday when eff forts to settle the strike proved futile. The produce men said that market conditions were such that it was inn perstive that the cars laden with fruit and vegetables many from southern and western states, be unlpaded and distributed at once. The city is all ready feeling the effects of the short age caused by the strike, they said.
 The strikers who are affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. declared their intention to remain firm in their demands for in- creased wages and better working conditions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
vALDERAUER'S ESTATE s40,0OO|

According to the last will and tesAa- ment of Amelia Volderauer. who died in this city on June 3, which was filede along with two codicils with Probate Judge Paul Miller today, the deceasedH was possessed of real and personAlS property to the extent of $40,0O0. The will was tdrawn. on February z, 1911;: and the codicils on April 25, 1918. and April 6, 1919, respectively.
 All household furniture, books and jewelry are bequeathed to a daughtenS Bertha Miller August H. Miller, Hen- rietta Miller, Frederick volderau&F and Alma Volderauer, all grau7ea1lI4< dren, are given $1,0o0 eachs <. Volderauer, a son. isaxtven &@0 & shares of Swift PreSndef 1h htSz1 stock, quoted today at $58 Der " is tosbe divided among the &rah0e .dren. " 8as <z3 # F
 The remainder Of the estafe < # queathed to the executors. 3Gllu Herman c I-ehrcnkr rauss <.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
MOST OF FORCE
 BACK AT WORK
846 More Employees Re- turn to Ansonia
 Shops.

Ansonia, June 26-With s46 more men back this morning, the American Brass Co. had between 2,400 and 2,500 men at work out of a total pre- strike force of $500. This is the Iarg- est number returned in a day since the mills opened Monday.
 John Cherniak and Louis Bychkop were arraigned in the city court this morning on breach of the peace charges for making statements con- corning the mayor and other officials. Their cases were continued a week and the bond in each case fixed al s3,500. One of the men is alleged to have stated in a foreign tongue al one of the strikers meetings that Mayor Mead had received $5,000 from the American Brass Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
BILL
 FOR PROHIBITION Expect Measure to Be Re ported Out, Before Ad-
 .journment.

Washington, June 26-The House Judicary committee voted today to split prohibition legislation into three parts, with enforcement of war time. prohibition separate and distinct from the others, which relate to constitu- tional prohibition and the manufac-s ture of industrial alcohol
 Decision to prepare separate bills, it was said, was reached informally last night by leaders although all pre- vious efforts to that end had been defeated.
 Members expressed belief that as a result of this decision enactment of legislation to enforce wartime prohi-s bition would be sure before July 1, the date the nation will Ego dry un-s less President Wilson acts to suspend the law. The measure to enforce con stitutional prohibition is expected to be much more stringent than that to enforce wartime prohibition
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

and the United States They shall there remain under supervision by the Allies and the United States, only care and maintenance parties being left on board
 "On June 21 the German warships which had been handed Over to the Allied and associated powers and were at anchor in the roadstead at Scapa Flow with the German care and maintenance parties on board as provided in the armistice were sunk by these parties under orders of the German admiral in command accord ing to the information which has been collected and transmitted by the British Admiralty. The German ad- miral in command of these parties of the German naval forces has alleged that he acted in the belief that the armistice expired on June 21 at mid day and consequently, in his opinion,
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
ALLIES AND UNITED
 STATES TO DEMAND
 PAYMENT FOR SHIPS
Germany Notified Today In Note That Entente Has Right to Punish Guilty and Collect For Loss Sinking of Fleet Violation of
 ArmStice-Breach of Pact.

Paris, June 26Germany has been notified a sent today by the Allies that they possess punish persons responsible for the destruction of and to collect reparaon for the los sinking denounced violation the +breaIh in advance of the conditions of
 When the Investigations been completed United States and the Allies will the
 Preparation also will be asked battle flags which under the treaty Germany turned to
 Germany is warned that such unfortunate effect the future Germanys protests the occupation provided for the treaty and her lher admission the league llayed contrasted the with the agreements forth. It pointed out nferenay treaty of
 German territory at stated periods and that it is stipulated the occupying forces should be withdrawn entirely any Germany had complied with all the undertakings treaty as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
NAVAL BILL
 UP IN SENATE

Washington, June 26 = With the army bill out of the way the Senate today began consideration of the an- nua1 naval appropriations bill carry ing $646,272,000 which sum is $45,- O0O, O,O0os in excess of that carried in the House bill.
 The afmy bill was adopted late yes- terday without a roll call with com mittee amendments included. It now goes to conference where numerous items will have to be agreed upon. Chief among these is the provision for an army during 1920 of 100000 men as compared with. soc. 900 provided in the House bill. Other principal items in the Senate bill also show big in- creases: over appropriations voted in the House. These include a $30. .000s- 900 increase for aviation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
Husband Annoyed
 When He Couldn't
 Get Wife's Land

After she refused to turn over her extensive property holdings in Green wich to her husband he informed her that he had married her only for her money, Eujenne L. Waite testified in the superior court today when she was granted a divorce from William A. Waite of New York. Waite told his wife that he had always been able to get money from women and would do so again if she did not give it to him.
 When he began to boast of his ac- uaintance with other women, Mrs. Waite engaged detectives to follow him. They traced Waite and a wait ress to an apartment house in New York. The wife knocked on the door but the husband refused to admit her. The Waites were married in August. 1915. and separated two years later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
WILL SIGN 0N SATURDAY
Council Apparently Satis fled With Semi Official
 Assurances. GERMAN ENVOYS
 ARE SELECTED Definite Announcement Must Be Received Before
 Nightfall.

Paris, June 26-EffOrts were being made today to arrange for the signing of the peace treaty at three o'clock Saturday afternoon. The council of three is apparently satisfied with the Semi-Official assurances that the Germans would be on hand.
 Although the unofficial intim ation received was that the German sig natories would probably be Hermann Mueller, the foreign secretary and Herr Geisberts and Herr Leinert of the old delegation; it developed today that Herr Geisberts, who had remain ed in Versailles for a time, had left there for Germany. A third man will be named, however, to accompany Herr Mueller and Herr Leinert, it is indicated.
 Berlin, June 26.-Hermann Mueller, the foreign minister, and pr. Bell, the colonial minister, it was announced tonight, have been selected as the Ger man envoys to sign the peace terms. They will leave Berlin Friday.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

It was explained that the rules of wa rand neutrality require the govern Inent of any nation that affords asy- lum to a fugitive to intern him for the period of the war, and that in this instance that period technically had not elapsed. Officials said one effect of the escape undoubtedly would be to cause the auth critics of Holland to renew precautions to prevent the es- cape of the former emperor.
 Because of the bitterness mani fested by the extreme socialist ele- nent against the former imperial family, officials hero were somewhat puzzled by the action of the former Crown Prince. They assumed, how ever. that he either must have had some encouragement from his friends in Germany to believe that whatever government survived the present cri- sis would refuse to surrender him to the associated powers for trial under tho terms of the peace treaty should his name be on the prescribed list or that a coup d'etat was in contempla- ton involving the conservative ele- Insns and officers of the army who have strongly opposed signing of the peace treaty.
 within the past few days that the mil to bringing about a military situation within the former empire that would embarrass the Allies in putting the peace treaty into effect, and 1t seems not improbable that the move made
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

nlllOIl Woth III DIluSopOIG.
 It was an orderly gathering of men who lined up in the Common Council chambers to receive the emblem of Bridgeport's welcome to its return ing heroes. Men in civilian clothes swapped yarns with former ''buddies" still in their Uncle Sam's garb, while youths of Irish, Hebrew, German, Polish Italian, French and many other nationalities were represented in the true spirit of democracy. While on a smaller scale, it was a sight that has only been rivalled by the regis tration of the youth of America for the great national army.
 All preparations for the big carni- val week are going ahead under full steam. Decorations continued to ap- pear throughout the city on munich pal buildings, business houses and residences.
 Pierce V. Gahan, in charge of the big athletic field day to be staged at Seaside Park, is confident of giving Bridgeport the best track and field meet in it's history. Albert F. Lavery, who is-ehairman of the committee on clubs and fraternal organizations. an- nounced today he had many good things in store for the men in the way of entertainments and all theatres in the city will admit service men free on display of the service recognition badge. and special numbers have been
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

Germany, however, the note adds, cannot complain should the allies use the full powers conferred on them by the treaty. particularly Article 429 (that dealing with the question of territorial occupation which provides that it might be continued indefin itely) if she, on her side, deliberately violates it's provisions"
 The text of the letter sent today to the German peace delegation is as follows:
 June 25, 1919.
 MT. President: The terms of the armistice signed by Germany on the eleventh of November, 1918, provided as follows:
 "'Article 23. The German surface warships which shall be specified by the Allies and the United States shall forthwith be disarmed and thereafter neutral port or. failing them, in the Allied ports designated by the Allies
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
THE CIRCUS PARADE.

The street parade of the Ringing Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus will leave the Fairfield avenue show grounds at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning and pass along Fairfield avenue to Main street, over Main to State and back to the circus grounds.
 William J. Conway, ground ex- pert and consulting engineer in the employ of the show, today made a complete survey of the Fairfield lot. He said the grounds would be ample in size though it will probably be necessary to pitch the big horse stcnts and cook house elsewhere.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

by the ex-Crown Prince Is connected with some such plan.
 The former Crown Prince made his way into Holland shortly after the signing of the armistice last Novem- Der and was interned there by the Dutch government, taking up his res idence on the island of Wieringen. in the Zeyder Zee.
 Two days before the arTnistice was signed. a. decree issued by the Ger man imperial chancellor, Prince Max of Baden, announcing a decision of the former German Emperor to ab- dicate, stated:
 The Imperial Chancellor will re- main in office until the questions con- nected with the abdication of the Kaiser, the renouncing by the Crown Prince of the throne of the German empire and of Prussia, and the set ting up of the regency have been set tled.''
 This generally was accepted by the public as an official announce ment of the Crown Princes intention to renounce his right to the success sion.
 Later, however, the Crown Prince denied any such intention in an inter view given to The Associated Press correspondent at Oosterland, Holland Crown Prince said: 'I have not renounced anything and I have not signed any documents whatever
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

William Martin Murphy came into prominence during the Transport Workers strike in Dublin in the autumn of 1913. He became known as the leader of the employers and gained the reputation of being the backbone of their resistance to the strikers demands.
 MT. Murphy was nearly 80 years old. He formerly was Nationalist member of Parliament from Dublin and he was active in commercial or |ganizations. He had large property interests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
Will Urge City To Go Into Ice Business
 TOCruSh Monopoly

Hartford 26-"We will recommend that the city into the ice business next under the direction of the ter commissioners, said Alderman William Raphael and AL derman Frank w. Daniels chairman and secretary lively of the municipal ice commttee in announcing yester that complete report of the activities of the committee aid the situation Hartford will be submitted ing. July 14
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

sign the peace, they intend to give unofficial support by all the means in their power to local movements of re- sistance to the establishment of Polish authority in the territories allotted to Poland in Posen and in East and West Prussia, and to the occupation
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

"We will make this recommends tion," said Alderman Daniels, "in or der that the Berkshire Ice Go. may not put the city of Hartford in the same position that 1t found itself this year" Harry w. Walker is general manager of the Berkshire Ice Co.
 Evidence in our possession, which
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26
Doughboys;; Gobs And Marines
 In Scramble For EmblemS
Expect Big Parade July Fourth to Be Big Success
 All Committees Working Hard.

Service Recognition badges in demand this morning. hundreds of former soldiers, sail and from vending their to city hall to present and receive the symbol which will admit theatres and other places of amusement during the 29Juy which has been termed Service Recog
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-26

is mostly of local nature, will be at the disposal of United States Attorney John F. Crosby and States Attorney Hugh M. A1corn,'' said Alderman Ra- phael. This, it is believed, will tend to show that Harry w. Walker. the kaiser of the ice monopoly in this
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Paris, June 25.
 MT. President-The Allied and as- sociated powers fell it necessary to direct the attention of the German government to the fact that the Polish authorities have come into pos session of the attached official Ger man dispatch which states that while