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The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
HAWKEn AND ENCLANDR R
 HISSAFETY-AI

LONDON, May 26 (by Associa. days and being given up for losts igator Grieve are tonigtt safe aba Orkneys. They vii reach London < in perfect health, On account of tl1 culation in the engine room the plat hundred miles off the Irish coast. | the Danish steamer May after iload
 and half.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
VICTORY LOAN TOTALED
 OVER FIVE BILLION

WASHINGTON, May 26 (by Asso- ciated Press) The subscriptions to the Victory Liberty loan totaled St, PAS, ,9S0, 300.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
BAD WEATHER HOLDS
 BACK SEAPLANE FLIGHT

WASHINGTON, May 26 (by Asso- ciated Press).-The indictment weather is still holding the seaplane NC-4 from making it's flight.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
PR0HIBITIONISTS PROTEST AGAINST REMOVING
 BAN ON WINE AND BEER

CHICAGO, May 26 (by Asso4pt Press) Five thou sand people attended the prohbt meeting held here yes terday By standing vote the audience entered its protest against President Wilson's proposal b the ban wine and bear Wilan Jennings Bryan among the speakers and predicted that would not adopt Wilson's recon mendation.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26

LONDON, May 26 (by Associated Press).-A merry party assembled at Hawker home many calling congratu late young Mrs Hawker and child upon the avators safety King George Saturday teegraphed that he feared Hawker was lost The wife, however, optimistic about her hus band and said Toorrow good is coming Sunday is my lucky day.''
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
FIFTEEN THOUSAND KILLED
 BYV0LCANIC ERUPTI0NS ] TWENTYT0VNS ARE WIPED0UT

AMSTERDAM May 26 (by Associated Press).-The Kaut volcano burst into eruption wpng out twenty viii laes district of Brenga and eleven in the vicinity of Bitan It is estimated that fifteen thousand people are dead
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
} FOUND
 )ICES0YER [ANEAWRECK

.ress). Missing for six [ator Hawker and Nav a British warship, off tuesday, both men being locking of the water cir las forced to alight eight men were picked up by lin the airplane an hour
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26

LONDON, May 25.-(by Assof| received a message from tle Danis4' signaled and found the Sopwith airt| northernmost point of Herbrides is4l nounced that the destroyer Woolspf and will land Aviator Hawker < n Thursos, Scotland.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26
BIG LINER STRIKES ICEBERG
 AND LIMPS INTO ST. JOHNS

ST. JOHNS, N. F, May 26 (by Associated Press).The Donaldson liner Cannandra reached here last night with her forefront m after sking iceberg hundred and sixty miles off Cape Race.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-26

LONDON, May 26.-The neW that
 have been found has, electrified a4 Gre made half of their distonce in t 2asht Alborg the Daily Mail viii giy9 $25, ,OOO The airplane has been Basnd6hed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Hogan Massey.

The following article was clipped
from the Fort Madison, Iowa.: yEv-
ing Democrat Miss Massey is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. W..
Massey formerly of Gainesville, Mo-,
who have many friends and relatives
in Decatur county:
Wednesday evening, promptly at
6 o'clock at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Rayn of 222 Third
Rayn's niece, Miss Margaret Massey,
of Trinidad, Colorado, to Mr.. Arthur
Scott Hogan, of Davenport, Iowa,
Rev. w. A. Ross, of the Christian
church, officiating with the usual
ceremony. Immediately following
the ceremony the guests were usher
ed into the dining room where a
bountiful dinner was served. The
bride was dressed in white Georgette
over satin.
Miss Massey has taught in the city
schools of Trinidad for the past four
years, and Mr.. Hogan is now en-
ployed in the ordinance department
of the Rock Island arsenal. Thew
will make their future homo in Da-
VenpOrt, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
woodland Program.

I Following is the program for Chi
dren's Day exercises at Woodland,
Sunday, June 22nd, converting at
10. o'clock a. m. at the A. G. church
R Musical Prelude.
Opening Chorus "In Pleasant ;,
Concert Scripture Reading.
Song, praise Ye Jehovah"
CHoli
s s9agel"a GLORIA Patri."
" .Wdtd6; Day H ;5ettie L Roee
songt Everything Rejo de@sF Lance
when thu the Minister Comes to Tea. )
Solo. 1--WE Would Shine" 49,.
Robert Beavers with motions by
RESPONSIVE R, Rea dir e. vo;+,no .or
Song 1Sg., x xMhile We're Waiting sc fop
E9nf p!' Pr cam gong Myrtle Manning
Song, "singing Hosannas" 49,.
s seaS p! Never GIVE gp 'uno 'se 5ssi
"On the Lords Side George Newhn
Sole lS,b AND q Chorus He Cares For
IF You Have Message" 49,.
Song" Ring, Bells of Heaven"
.The Conceited Grasshopper''
Clyde Beavers
Song, "We'll Garland the Cross"
Song ;.:s; mi,e:: L. c Gbais.
"pafte to Say No .GGaroid Karns.
Closing Remarks, Announcements.
Concert Scripture Reading. 23rd
Psalm.
Hymn. Coronation
Benediction.
Basket Dinner.
Services at 1880 p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Won Case and Won Dollar.

1t was peculiar case which was
tried at the recent term of court, J.
P. Miller VS.. Sherman Shore. S. NJ.
Scull had borrowed some money OF
Mr.. Shore and aimed to give a mort
gage, but the one who drew the in
strument made warranty deed in
stead, which was recorded, Mr..
Shore accepted it instead and When
he sold part Of the property cover
ed by the deed to J. T. Miller and
son for something over $4,000, with
consideration of 81 he gave war
ranty deed. Prior to this Mr.. Scull
had gone the bond of some town,
ship officer in Pleasant, VINO had
been sued on bond and a judgment
stood against him and bondsman for
something over $50 and this stood
against the real estate, unknown to
either Mr.. Miller or Mr.. Shore. Mr..
Miller sued Mr.. Shore on this war
ranty but the court decided that the
plaintiff was entitled to only the re-
turn of the 81 and costs of suit was
taxed up against Mr.. Shore: This
represents the intricacies of the law.
Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Observation-Disclosures,

At the residence of Thomas Rem
fro, on South goth street, wedding
took place at high noon, Monday,
June 9th, when Valentine D. Dorsey
and Vera T. Brenizer were joined in
the bonds of holy matrimony, Rev.
Alex Reid tying the nuptial knot.
The wedding took place in the pres
ence of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brenizer,
Mrs. Walter Frisby, brother, sister
and sister-in-l law of the bride, and
Thomas Renfro. ... !.
The bride is the daughter of DR..
7. and Mrs. BreniZer of near La
moni, Iowa. We are not intimately
acquainted with her but what we
know of her circle of acquaintance,
we feel certain that Mr.. Dorsey is
to be congratulated in winning her
hand and heart.
The groom is citizen Of Albany,
Mo. He is stranger to us, but we
infer that he has excellent taste and
good judgment, in his selection for a
wifi bethany, Mo-, Clipper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
New Court Gases.

Neal Hamilton VS.. w. H. Axes ct
ecuted to IT. U, McCrystal by de-
fendant, who; then negotiated same
to r. "A. Shular. Mr.. Shular negoti-
ated same to J: G; c1 %audtN who then thea
Savings Bank, which institution
negotiated same to plaintiff. Plain,
tiff states that note is unpaid and
asks judgment in the sum of $500,
with interest and costs. w. J.
Springer attorney for plaintiff.
T. p. Sheldon VS.. Addle 60 zo ,c1e
a bs Stephen dandan af eggac Pan pr States
sorry note to Geo. W. Baker for
500 giving mortgage on her in
terest in real estate belonging to the
estate of Mary j. Kirkpatrick.
Plaintiff states that Stephen Varga
claims lien on or interest in said
500 with interest and costs and
that mortgage be foreclosed and that
the lien of Stephen Varga be de-
clared junior and inferior to the lien
of this plaintiffs mortgage. Baker
& Parrish attorneys for plaintiff.
NJ. D. Graham vs.. Lena :; era
in partnership and acquired con-
siderable am cunt of land and per-
sonal property. They decided to
dissolve partnership and divide the
land and personal property each to
deliver deeds to the land to the
other. The division was made but
the deeds had never been made and
C. F. Graham is dead. Plaintiff
asks that the court direct the man.
ner of deed conveying such lands
and that a special commissioner be
appointed to execute and deliver
deeds. Amos P. Olsen attorney for
nj a intiff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Gladys LutZ Married.

The following account Of tke mar
riage of Miss Gladys Lutz, a former
Leon girl, at Billings, Montana, on
May 18th, is taken from Billings
paper:
A wedding of interest to many
friends in Billings was that of .ulss
Ethel Gladys Lutz, only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lutz of III
Terry avenue to Joseph E. Olson who
recently returned from army sery-
ice. The ceremony was performed
Monday at Red Lodge whore the
young couple will reside. Both
young people are we'll and faverably
known and have scores of friends to
with them happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
THE CHURCHES.
Brethren Church.

Services as usual next Sunday.
Remember Sunday school at 9:4o;
C. e. at in the evening, Followed
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 8. - ! ,,,
the ,Sisterhood girls will meet at the
church. This is an important meet
Eiection Of officers will be held, al
% it, is time for payment Of dues:
Home Department Day last sun
day under the leadership OF Mrs.
Hale; the department superlntend-
emit was quite success. number
of stlie Home Department were pres
emit for Sunday school and the spec
iaT Service which followed:
Yhere was:a very large attendance
at the Service Flag Social Monday
nitHt We are glad indeed to well
conc home the boys who have been
gone so long
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

On July 1 the postage rate Of
first-class mail matter will return to
the cid rates of 2-cents for letters
and 1-cent for postal cards, the rate
that was in use from 1883 to July,
1918, Just q year ago. Drop letters
will be 1-cent, except In cities with
free delivery and to be delivered on
rural routes, where the rate will pc
will be 1-cent. This will mean a
great saving to all who have a large
amount of mail to send. It makes
great deal of difference when you
buy 100 stamps whether you pay. 81
for them or SO, or when you buy
100 postals and have to pay 81 or
81. The postoffice department will
redeem, for one month after July l,
ali stamped envelopes and stamped
wrappers at the value Of the stamps
and stock, but after July 81, the de-
partment will redeem the stamns
only, and in neither case will the
department refund the money but
will exchange. The reduction In
postagS will make quite an Item to
large users of stamps and with the
money in the difference in price the
buyers can have lots of fun. Unit!
July 1 the present postage rates Will
hold good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Christian Church.

For the convenience of those. in
the country, and other who find 1t
difficult to- get to Bible school 50
early, the hour has been changed
Commencing next Sunday the hour
will be 10:45 a. m, md preaching
service at II.
Next Sunday is to be rally day:
All members of the church are urged
to be there and bring your basket
as there will be a picnic dinner at
the church. The evening service
will be at $3.50.
sChOir practice Thursday evening
at $3.50. All the young people that
can help in this service are request
ed to come out to rehearsal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Service Flag Social.

A social and reception in honor of
the boys in the service was given by
the Christian EndeaVor OF the
Brethren church in the church base
ment Monday evening. The base
ment was beautifully decorated with
paper and American flags, the serv-
ice flag holding the place of honor:
with the words, "Welcome Home
placed above it,
The basement was taxed to its
capacity with the friends and rela-
tives of the boys, large number. OF
whom were present. The evening
was spent in a social, good time.
After a short program refreshments
woro served
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Presbyterian Church.

Morning service at ii o'clock;
Sermon subject "Considec' Him.
Owing to a number OF requests from
hold our evening service half
hour later and the hour for evening
service will be $3.50 p. M. Note this
change. The evening subject will
be, ''The Measure of Service" and
the asermon will be an interesting
and practical one.
Our Sunday school attendance
was especially. good last sunday
Always room for one more.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
The Two Cent POstGss.

The business public will welcome
the return to the old two-cent poet
age rate which will go into effect on
July /. On November 2, 1917, the
emergency war postage rates went
into effect. We will now go back to
the rate of two cents for each ounce
or fraction thereof and one cent for
postal cards. Orders to restore the
old rates have already been issued
by the postoffice department.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Methodist Church.

All the regular services Of the
week at the usual hours. Sunday
school at 9:45 A good attendance
II. Epworth League at and. even
ing service at 8. Prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening at 1880. The
regular meeting of the Ladies'
Guild on Tuesday afternoon in the
church wit! Mrs. Hanselk Mrs.
Shields, Mrs. Leffler and Mrs. Nc
Intosh as hotesses..
The Kings Heralds meet Friday
afternoon with Miss Virginia Barry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Y The High School: class Of 'l3 /, held
a reunion Wednesday,. June ! tn.
A hard rain prevented. them from
going to Davis City for picnic as
planned, 4 but in spite of this, the
supper was thoroughly. enjoyed !. at
the home of Mildred Avery. After
patronized. All report a splendid
time. Nine of the eighteen men,
hers enrolled were present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
Row Many People in Decatur County
ere Dcct Ninety Years Old:

How many people are there living
in Decatur county who are ninety
years old or older? We would like
to compile and print list of a,
who have lived four score years and
tan, and ask our readers to send in
the names, address and age of all
who are eligible for this list. It
will be an honor list for but small
percentage of people live to be
ninety years old. If you know of
any, send us their names.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Wanted-Man or woman to repre-
sent us on rural routes in your
county; any one who owns an auto,
horse and buggy, bicycle or motor
cycle will do. we pay salary of Sc
day. The position is permanent.
II you are now employed and max
ing less than Sc a day. better write
and investigate this offer: If you
don't want the job, yourself why not
tell some friend about it? A word
from you might help a good friend
to a life job with good wages at
.tached. Address,
Woman's World,
1o7 South Clinton. ST.,
Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

C. l.. Anderson, of Des Moines.
who is employed by the Globe Ma
chinery Company, came Tuesday to
paint the roof on the elevator of the
Biddison Coal & Grain Co. Mr.. An
came here from Webster City where
he had been fixing roofs for big con-
Germs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

But. few auto drivers are, aware
that it is against state law to ARK
post office, or public theatre. 1t is
also against the state law to park
your car within twenty feet Of any
hydrant. People should keep. this in
mind and endeavor to comply fully
with the law. If an officer asks you
to remove your car from such loca-
tons, don't be offended. He is
simply doing his duty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
FErssSlh' 90 = . ~ /. 7. HF.nf y Y3rBfN ~
Q odd Fellows . HI Ssyl Fine Decoration .''

2 East Sunday the Odd Fellows had
their decoration day ceremonies and
the day was ideal The members
to the Leon cemetery, headed by the
Leon band, where they went through
their beautiful ritualistic ceremon-
les, after which they decorated the
graves of their members who have
gone on before.
The following is the list of those
who are buried in the Leon ceme-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Charles Combs, who is employed
at the Brady Lumber Co. yard in this
city, received an injury to his right
hand last Tuesday when the first
finger was caught, being crushed
very had}v
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. O. z. Hull drove to
Iowa City Sunday to attend the
commencement exercises at the
State University, their daughter
Miss Dorothy, being one OF the
graduates. Mr.. and Mrs. G. b
Price accompanied them as far as
Des Moines, returning to Leon Mon
day "
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

G. M. Axes the past week bought
24O acres or half of the farm north
of Leon few miles, known as the
old Henry Miller farm. He paid a
good price for it and considered
that he had a farm worth while
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Mrs. Roy Stout entertained sixty
one Of the Story Hour children last
the library. They had intended go
ing to the park for a picnic, but the
weather hindered them, so they en-
joyed themselves with games in the
library building, and at s o'clock ate
their picnic lunch and returned
home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Frank Boies, who was recently
mustered out of overseas service.
and had been visiting couple of
weeks with his parents. at Emmets-
burg, Iowa, came Monday noon for
a weeks visit with friends. He
will then return to Linotype school
for a short course of study before
again taking up his duties as operat-
er at the Journal office. Frank says
he is mighty glad to get out of his
uniform and back into civilian life
once more
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Tom Eperley and his gang OF sec
ton men put in new planking over
the tracks between the brick plat
form at the Burlington station Tues
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Tommy Williams, a we'll known
last week purchased the $50 acre
farm owned bv A. T.. Ackerley just
northeast of Leon, and will move on
the place with his estimable family.
1t is understood Mr.. Williams naid
about the highest price per acre. IN
Decatur county, and gets possession
March | 1920
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
In Memory of Our Fern.

In the 81 de ! so$ Of our hearts November
sprang lone of wee Fern clinging
close by thee.
We welcomed this tiny flower with
gladnesS and cheer,
And the happiness it brought made
it to all seem so dear.
1t frightened dark corners through
sunshine or rain,
And showed beauties of life which
in darkness had lain;
But the life of our dear flower
though short it may seem,
Came to an end June 8, in 1919.
O, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The reaper came that day.
Twas an Angel visited the green
And took X our Fern away.
In Gods Angels tenderest care
She's transplanted in Heavens eter-
And ives midst love and purity
Composed by Christine Trisler.
Card OF Thanks-To our dear
neighbors and friends: We wish to
thank you as best we can in simple
words for your acts Of loving kind
ness during the illness and death of
our dear daughter and sister.
However, we feel it to be impossible
to express our deep gratitude. and
appreciation in this way. And we
hope that in some way we may
sometime repay your kindness.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Pease and
daughter Juanita.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19
County superintendent Notes.

The annual eighth grade COM.
mencement exercises will be held at
the Leon High School building, Sat
urday, June Fl, at 2 o'clock. No
admission will be charged.
PROGRAM
Music ..... Leon Grade Orchestra
Piano Sole, Alice Kicks
Reading, Naughty Zell, :. 80:
-. ;....... Dorothy Stiles
Madeline Silvers, Beulah Heath
Reading, "Seein' Things -.
Reading, MARY Carey
HlizSbeth Muck
Glass Address :. Rev. Henry Hsch
Music -. Leon Grade Orchestra
Presentation Of Diplomas.
america" ...... ...... Audience
The regular uniform teachers ex.
animation will be held June rs, &c
and 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Landreth drove
over from Tingley Monday to visit
at the home of Mrs. Landreth's sis
ter, Mrs. C. B. Richardson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Le 1e;' ed cA shelton los 1 Eng spB5y DiV
Decatur, and Frank Caster, $50 Inf.
90 Div, came in on the train Sun
day noon from Des Moines where
they had been discharged from the
service the day before. They had
seen many months service with the
Overseas forces, and were mighty
tickled to get back home again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

The strange thunder which came
I'D Tuesday afternoon from the
southeast and threatened something
bad in town but passed quickly. got
real nasty in She vicinity Of the Blair
place better known as the Alcorn
farm, where it tore up large corn
crib driving some of the timbers in
to the ground out in the meadow
and otherwise scattering things
about. The cloud seemed to come
right down to the ground, however
it did not seem to be "tWister
just straight hard blow and a great
deal of water fell.-Garden Grove
FyDraSS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Thomas Robinson and his son-in-
law L. c.. Quiet of Kellerton, par
chased last week the Citizens State
Bank at Benton. Iowa, possession be-
ing, given Monday. Mr.. Quiet will
locate in Benton and look after the
business. Earl Hoover, who has
been cashier of the institute for the
past two years comes to Mt. Ayr and
will enter the Mount Ayr state bank.
The bank at Benton is a strong in
stitution and is, surrounded by
prosperous people and good farming
Quiet are both substantial business
men, Mr.. Robinson being an extern
sive land owner and careful in bust
ness transactions. L. C. Quiet was
in the clothing business in Keller
ton for a number of years and when
his country entered the war, sold out
his business and entered the service.
He was discharged few months
ago. The people Of Benton ana
vicinity will find him a pleasant man
to do business with and their bank
will certainly be kept up to its pres
ent high standard with the Robin
son-Q aistt Observation-Disclosures
Globe,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Smith, of
Greenville, S. c., were expected to
but have. written her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Harris that they have
decided to go on to the Pacific coast
straight from South Carolina and
after few weeks visiting there, will
then come to Leon to visit for the
rest of the summer. Their many
friends are somewhat disappointed to
find out they are to delay their COM
Ing to Leon, but are glad to know
they will be here later on.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Rev. Lynn George Kelly, the min
lister who while in Jail at Logan con-
fessed and clinched it with an oath
that he was the fellow who commit.
ted the ax-murder at Villisca, and
who was acquitted when placed on
trial at Red Oak, is now in Chicago.
Montgomery and adjoining counties
for money to enable him to bring
suit against Attorney General Hav-
ner. He AYERS that his character
was irretrievably wrecked by the
publicity given the trial and confess
sion. He says that prominent at
torneys of Omaha and Iowa will see
that he is vindicated If his friends
will make generous response to
his appeals for money. Detective
Wilkerson, who is now located in
Omaha, is believed to be back of the
damage suit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. s.. B., AXES of San
Francisco, California, have been Wis
iting at the home Of the formers
brother, John Axes. 1919 Benton
avenue east this week They are en-
route to New York City and are
travelling in finely equipped Loco
mobile and are ENJOYING the Journey
overland immensely. They were
Joined at Leon by Mrs. Robert Axes,
who visited relatives in Abba and
Ottumwa and will return home by
train. Mr.. Axes is in the piano
business in his home city on the
Pacific coast.-Albia Union.