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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (July 22, 1925)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1925 THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON PAGE THREE THREE HERS LAST MAN'S CLUB Goodrich New Champion Stillwater, Minn., July 22 Drinking a toast of water to their departed comrnilca, three members of the last man's club ended their 41st annual reunion here last night with n prayer that they might meet apain one year hence. Hecati.se one of the survivors Was unaljlo to stand without assist nnco they drank tho toast sitting down. The names of the 30 mem bers of tho club was formed In l&X-t, who have passed on, were read and a tribute paid each one. The club was organized by 34 members of u company. First Ulinne.tota volunteers who pur has ctl a bottle of wine with the pro viso Its last survivor was to drink a toat to those who had died be fore him. Only four members sur Vived Peter Hull, 86 ,of Atwaler, Al'nn., who was re-elected presi dent ; Charles M. Loekwood, 82, Chamberlain, S. D.; St. Johns, 81. of St. Paul and Emil Graff, 84, St. C'uud, Kla. The latter was unable to attend because of Illness. The club reformed itt decision of last year to have the last two survivors drink the toast instead of the final member. RUNAWAYS, VHO STOLE $300 FROM HOME, BACK Dallas, July 22 Albert and John Smith, 15 and 14 years respective--ly, who were recently found in Los Angeles by polico following their runawny from home in tho Suver district, wero brought to Dallas Tuesday by Sheriff Hooker. The boys were brought home from Los Angeles by their mother, Mrs. Earl Smith, who turned them over to local authorities for juvenile court action. The boys left home with about 1300 of their parents' money nnd were not located until they reach ed the California city. They will probably be brought before County Judge Hawkins on Wednesday. The greatest cleveinees of the Ifitst clever people Is to know how to submit to the good guidance of other people. A era: M preeent may be tefltimony of a great love. the ft mkj, ffsfl J 1 M.jyry goodpich wtl,. The smflo of victory has never loft the face of Jimmy Goodrich, of Buffalo, and former breaker-boy in the coal mines at Scranton, Pa., Bince he scored a technical knockout over Stan Loayza, Latin-American champion, claiming lightweight championship, through the elimi nation tournament ordered by the New York Boxing Commission to find the successor of Benny Leonard. OBITUARY Augustus C. Leabo was born in Linn county, Iowa on December 31, 1S42 and paid to nature his last dobt on July 18, 1925, having at tained the advanced age of 82 years 6 months and 18 days. His early life was spent in Iowa where he received his education and at tained his maturity. On September 10, 18CC he was united 1.. marriage to Pauline B. Horsman, In Fre mont county, Iowa. Kor 58 years they traveled life's pathway to gether and became great compan ions and remained sweethearts to the end of the way. Kight yearn ago last fall they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and were made happy In tho felccita- tions of their many friends. Mr. Leabo enme to the Pacific coast in 1874 and settled In Wash ington county, Oregon. In 1881 he moved with his wife and family to Salem and with the exception of some years lived in the state of Washington, and In Polk and Douglas counties in Oregon, has remained a citizen of Salem for forty years. A family of five children were born to the wedlock, three of whom died and the remaining two, a son, Reas H. Leabo of Port land and a daughter Mrs. Augusta Hall of Salem are left to mourn with the mother the going of a loved one. Besides these there are 0 grandchildren and 8 great-grant children numbered as his descend -onts. Mr. Leabo was a veteran of the civil war and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. On July 4, 1861 he responded to Abra ham Lincoln's call for volunteers to put down the rebellion and with Corset Clearance One Lot Gossard Corsets, Sizes 24, fsjf 30, 33, 34 ; values to $8.50 . . Jt" One Gossard Corsets, Sizes 28 Lot to 31; values to 8,5 $6-50 Corsets, no lacing; elastic inset; sizes 25 to 32. Won derful values 1 ........ .j....ca One Lot One T r Reducers for abdominal J-Ul' and diaphragm. Value $5.. $3-95 $2-98 Thursday Friday Saturday Expert Fitting Service MILLER Salem's Leading Department Store his brother enlisted In Co. O, In the 4th Iowa regiment. He served his country for two years and saw ac tive service. On account of brok en health ho received an honor able discharge from the army for disability and came to his home in fowa and his brother who bane him farewell at the front, never expected tc see him alive again, as he was so weak and emaciated in body. But he recovered hie health and strength lived to be much old er than at first believed. Aa a soldier in the civil war. wo are eiiueuitju iu iiim ohu '-' . like him for the valiant service rendered the nation In an hour of need. He was willing to put his life on the altar of his country. In the defense of the flag and to pro serve the Union, ho took up arms and did his part in sacrificial ser vice. It is very pppropriato that his comrades bring their tribute to him today and have, part In this. Brother Leabo was a friend to everybody and was highly respect ed by all who knew him. His life was one of kindness and love and exemplary habits. He was a life long membei of the Methodist church. When a young man he was converted on September 6, 1858 and from that experience In his life he counted the years of his Christian life. In 1874 he was licensed as an exhorter in the church and later given a local preachers license. He preached In Iowa, Nebraska', Idaho, Washing ton and Oregon. In all he hnd proclaimed the gospel truth In 71 different places and had supplied one circuit 7 months and another for 2 months. He always purpos ed to let his light shine and do his duty as a faithful follower of Christ. Brother Leabo was active and hard working and devoted to good works. Ho died In the faith. He was a good church member, a prayer meeting and class meeting Christian. He waa strong In his convictions and not easily drifted about by every wind of doctrine. He had built the house of hie faith on the rock and In tho time of winds and storms, It stood firm. His end came peacefully and tri umphantly in God. Early In the morning ho quietly slept in death. Before the sun in all hij state Illumed the eastern sky, He passed tl.ru glorys morning gate And walked in Paradise, Brother Leabo'B last service in tho church was on Sunday when he led the class meeting. He told us of his experience and sudden attack he had the week before. Then ho said, "I am ready." Those three words may form our text today. They are taken from script. Paul used them as the motto of his life. Ho said he was ready to preach, ready to seok, ready to suffer, ready to sacrifice and ready to die. SS2S My 25 SUPERI AT1VE DRAMATIC EVENT of the SEASON J iiic t T. Pewtri lire. F1U MRS. FISKE THOMAS A. WISE LOTUS ROBB KENNETH THOMSON FRED ERIC GEORGE TAWDE CHAUNCEY OLCOTT JAMES T. POWERS JEAN FORD MARIE CARROLL GERALD ROGERS HERBERT BELLMORE Have combined for a tour of tbo United States this season in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the original production of 6& Bj HICIIARD BIUNSLEI SHEIUDAK APPEARING UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF QNroi C. Tyl.r and Hugh Ford UNDOUBTEDLY THIS 13 A COMBINATION OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED DRAMATIC ARTISTS OF THE COUNTRY, WHO ARE PRESENTED IN A COMEDY THAT HAS CHARMED THE THEATRICAL WORLD FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. AMERICA MAY NOT AGAIN WITNESS SUCH AN ILLUSTRIOUS AGGREGATION IN MANY YEARS TO COME. 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