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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
TIE VILL|SCA MYSTERY
The Detectives Have Abandoned the
Case, and There is no Clew to &.
the Horrible Murder.

The man named Sawyer against
whom there was a suspicion that he
might be the man who murdered the
six menb of the Moore family
and the two Stillinger children in
the Moore home at Villisca last
June, has been located at Lark, N.
OAK, but no effort will be made to
bring him back to Iowa.,
The officials of Montgomery
county and Detective Thomas o.
Leary of the John Hayes Detective
Agency of Kansas City are convinced
that Sawyer had no hand in the
crime and knows nothing about the
awful murder.
Detective O'Leary, so it is said,
has given up all hope of ever find
ing the human butcher. He has
been IN the care for some little time
and has followed every available
clew, but has been unable to un-
earth any thing which would in the
least Indicate who committed the
crime
Detective Toble of the Burns
agency who was called in the case
some few weeks ago, has also, so it.
is reported, changed his mind rs Ito
tut Sulll VI luS lldu Cd" yS1. AZ
first he felt certain that Sawyer
was the murderer and had some
criticism for the sheriff of MDntgom-
cry county, who had turned Sawyer
loose after having him in custody
for time.
The Burnes detective is said to
have given up the case, as operatives
have been una BILE to find amy tan
gible elew as to who was the murder
er or the motive which would have
act1laIsd such an atrocions crime.
1t is quite likely that others are
prosecuting search for the mur-
derer or murderers, and it may be
that both the Burnes and Hayes
agencies are still in the case but
have for reasons better known to
the heads of the agencies, given the
impression that they have retired
from the case.
There is just as much mystery
about the case today as there was
on the morning of June 10, when
the eight dead sand mutilaTed bodies
were fonnd in the Moore home in
Villisca
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
TURNED MS AUTO OVER
Joe l. Warner, a Former leonite,
Mas q Serious Auto Accident
Out in California.

The following account of the over
turning of the auto of Mr.. Joe
L. Warner, a former we'll known
resident of Leon, is taken from
the Stockton, California Record. Mr..
Warner has resided at Stockton for
several years:
Joe l.. Warner, the local real
estate man, has returned from the
coast bringing news of an automo-
bile accident last Sunday near Cap
itola which might have resulted
very seriously for those in the party,
Mr.. Warner was on his way to
Santa Cruz, making the trip in his
new five passenger Warren-Detreit
go He was accompanied by his
wife and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p
Warner, of Muskogee, Oklahoma
In another machine We're J. C. War
ner and family. E. L. Hudelson,
with his family and car formed the
third machine in the party.
The three cars had just left Chit
tenden Pass, and were coming down
the grade three-fourths of mile
from Capitola. Hudelson was lead
ing, with Joe Warner second, and
j. c. Warner bringing up the rear.
Joe Warner had strated down a
steep dip with fill-in at the bottom.
) He had his gas shut off, and his
brakes applied, and was keeping
we'll to the right of the roae. Even
with the brakes applied the car was
going down the grade at good
speed. Suddenly Mr.. Warner heard
machine coming from behind with
its muffle1 open. He went to his
right, but the big touring car struck
his machine from behind with a
terrible crash.
Warmers car crashed Into tele-
phone pole, breaking it clean off.
The impact threw the car in a curve,
and it turned and went down the 80
foot embankment. By some act of
Providence the occupants .of the car
we're thrown out as the car swerv-
ed. II they had stayed in the car
as 1t went into the ditch they could
not have escaped without serious or
fatal injury. The bumper of the
machine caught on ten by ten
post in the bank and the car did not
go clear to the bottom. Ut took two
big machines to pull it back on to
the grade. 1t was found that the
tires we're ripped off and the tenders
demolished, but the machine was
able to proceed to Santa Cruz on its
own power. Mr.. Warner cannot say
enough for the Warren-Detroit.
The car received an awful jolt, but
the engine was still able to pull the
machine. Those in the party fell
on the sand in the road and so were
not badly hurt. Mrs. Joe Warner
was badly bruised.
The car that hit Warner, after
knocking him out of the way, kept
on at a break-neck pace, and would
never have been seen, but Hudelson
who was ahead, heard the crash and
stopped the reckless driver and re-
turned with him to the scene of the
accident.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Cannon Ball Trail to be Extended to
Kansas City.

President j. R. BGwsher returned
last Saturday from an inspection
trip of the proposed extension of the
Cannon Ball Trail from Trenton,
Mo-, to Kansas City, and in company
with representatives from Princeton
and Trenton made an inspection of
the Eoads from Trenton to Kansas
City. They found THE towns all
along the route very much in favor
of having the trail extended, which
will give a through route from
Quincy, Illinois to Kansas City, the
trail branching at Trenton and run
ming to Leon. The Cannon Ball
Trail is up and coming and it is go
ing to be one of the most sropular
trails in the country. And its ex-
tension means big improvement in
the roads clear across the sstate OF
Missouri.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Van IaaI-Bake.

On Wednesday afternoon August
21, at two o'clock occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Fred Van Laar and
Miss Helen Baker, both of Grand
River. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. J. S. Coffin, pastor OF the
Christian church, at his home on
Church street. These young people
are we'll and favorably known in
the vicinity of Grand River. Mr..
Van Laar has lived in this county
for seventeen years and is an indus
tripus, upright young man. Miss
Baker is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. Baker, who are num-
bered among the best citizens OF
Decatur county. The happy young
couple will go to housekeeping at
once. on a farm two and one half
miles east of Grand River. They
have many friends who will wish
them we'll through life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
No Eye Photography.

The dailies now have it that an
eye was taken from one of the Still
niger girls and retinal photograph
taken fro1n it which portrays the
murderer, giving description Of him
and stating he had a mask on his
face. This is also erroneous as
many of the stories have been. An
eye was not removed. Such photo
graphy under the most favorable
conditions has never been successful
enough for utility and has been con-
fined to experimentation on the eyes
OF living rabbit, yillisca Review.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Thompson-Price.

Mr.. Ralph Thompson and Miss
Nerlie L. Price, were married at Van
Vert last Sunday, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. Geo. E.
Moore, pastor OF the Van Vert
Christian church.
These young people are among
our best citizens, the bride being
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. J.
Price, and the groom a son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Glenn Thompson. Both
graduated from the Leon High
School and they have a host of
friends who extend congratulations
and the wish that their journey
through life may be a pleasant and
prosperous one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Death of Mrs. G. B. Talbot.

Mrs. C. B. Talbot, a former
resident of this city, died at her
home in Laclede, Mo-, Monday and
her remains were taken through
this city to Osceola Tuesday after
noon, where the funeral was held on
Wednesday, Mrs. Talbot had been
sufferer for number of years
from heart trouble She is survived
by her husband and two children.
During their residence in Leon Mrs.
Talbett made many warm friends
who will be greatly panied to hear
of her death,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Oranges from California.

Miss Helen Whistler brought The
Reporter man a couple of fine
oranges, which she brought back
with her from California last Fri
day. They were picked by her
from trees in the orange grove own
ed by her cousin, Harvey Whistler
and are very fine. Miss Helen AND
sister, Miss Maggie Whistler, attend
ed the Iowa picnic held at Salem,
Oregon, August 18th, at which there
were several former Decatur county
residents, among the number being
Mrs. Charles Braugh, formerly Miss
Mabel Inman, Mrs. Walter 1nman,
formerly Miss Percy Dale, who Aow
reside at Salem. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Old Soldiers at the Davis City Re-
union,

the Old veterans who registered at
the Davis City reunion last week,
which we publish by special request:
James McDitfit, Co. I, 9Th West
Virginia Inf. age 70 years.
j. D. Vandel, Co. l, S3rd III. Inf.
age 70 years.
Oscar Judd, Co. I, 3rd Iowa Cav.
age sc years. "tE -
Edmond Barrett, Co. K, 3rd Mo.
Cav. age 76 years
VIM. McBee, Co. I, 4th Mo. Cav.
age 81 years.
A. R. Warford, Co. G, 4th Iowa
Cav. age unknown.
j. A. Milligan, Co. X, 39th Iowa
Inf. age sc years,
Robert Wells, Co. H, 7th Mo. Cav.
age 76 years.
]. H. Acton, Co. H, 18th Mo. Cav.
age 70 years.
Henry H. Moore, Co. c, End NJ. S.
M. Vol. Cav. age 81 years.
John F. Collins, Co. D, 3rd Mo.
Inf. age12 years.
James Boldman, Co. G, 10th Ohio
Heavy Art. age 76 years.
Jacob Woltenbeaugh, Co. H, 18th
Pa. Inf age 76 years.
VIM, Hart, 35th Mo. Inf. age "a
years.
Henry Reed, Co. I, 18th West Vir-
ginia INF. age II years.
w. Fl. McCalla, Co. F, 10th Iowa
Vet. Vol. Inf. age y years.
G. w. Carter, Co. H, 18th Mo-
Cav. age sc years.
Jemes H. Farris, Co. C, 9th Iowa
Cav. age 50 years.
Poke Beasley, Co, H, Sth Iowa
Cav. age sc years.
w. A. Mullins, Co. D, Sth Iowa
Cav. age 6S years.
J. NJ. Ashburn, Co. D, 4th Iowa Inf.
age 70 years.
B. A. Norman, Co. G., 4th Iowa
Cav, age 6S years
Frank Ordway, Co. A, list Neb.
Cav. age 70 years.
S. L. Cox, Co. l, gath Iowa Inf.
age 81 years.
F. M. Hamilton, Co. NJ, 3rd Iowa
Cav. age 67 years.
c. C. Prall, Co. G, 3rd Iowa Cav.
age So years.
Jacob Ross, Co. X, seth Iowa Inf.
age 70 years.
VIM. Mcintosh, Co. B, 27th Mo,
Inf, age unknown.
Lewis Rhodes, Co. G., 35rd Ohio
Inf. age 50 years.
John Sewers, 1st Ind. Art. age -
years.
A. S. Gardner, Co. I, 34th Iowa III
age 73 years ,..... g.
r. sGoye R. McDoweT7, Battery B, 5th
Reg. 1st Bat. Light Artillery, Philip
pine Islands, age "a years
Jesse Harold, 18th Mo- Cav. Vet.
VOL age Sc years.
T. W. Tanpelt, Co. x, 33rd Ind.
Inf. age 73 years.
J.. P. Fisher, Co. ID, 4th Ohio
Reg. Mexican war, age S9 years.
John Zimmerman, Co. B, 5th Kas
Cav. age "a years
H. A. Cowles, Co. NJ, 3rd Iowa
Cav. age 70 years.
VIM. Frazier, Co A, 142nd Ohio
Vet. Vol. age 76 years.
Green Stanton, Co. C, S2nd Ohio,
age 6S years.
w. E. Riley, Co. I, .2nd Ohio Art
age unknown.
F. NJ. CummIns, Co. C, SSth Ohio
Vet. Vol. Inf. age 78 years.
w. H. Fulton, Co. x, goth Iowa
Inf. age 81 years
Watson Cain, Co. E, 10th I'll. Inf
age 79 years.
J. H. Evans, co. B, 4th Iowa Cav
age 67 years.
Ace Burre1l, Co. H, 5th Kas. Cav.
age So years.
S. L. Wood, co. c, ,35th Mo. Inf
age rs years.
J. M. Hellinger, Co. C, 1O1st Ohio
Inf. age >73 years.
J. O. Moon, Go. G, 18th Ind. Inf.
age 73 years.
C. w. Vandal, Co. I, S3rd III Inf.
age unknown.
Henry Mills, Co. H. 9Th Kas. Cav.
age 6S years.
E. F. Allen, Co. E, 18th Ill Inf.
age 73 years
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Lineville to Have Electric Lights.

At the special election held at
Lineville last week, the proposition
to issue bonds in the sum of STE, 700
for the purpose of erecting an cleo
trio light plant in that town carried
by vote of 200 to 81. There were
127 ladies. voted and SO of them in
favor of electric lights. The plant
will be erected this fall and Line
vile will take her rightfu1 place
among the progressive towns in
southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Married at Mt. AYR,

Mr.. Clarence L. Henderson and
Miss Lucy L. Lindsey of Davis City
drove to Mt. Ayr in an auto We'd
nesday accompanied by Miss Hattie
Lindsey and John McCully and were
united in marriage at the court
house by Rev. w. T. Hardaway.
They returned to Davis City in the
evening where they will reside.
Mt, AYR Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
WarnOck-FentOn.

Mr.. Eddie H. Warnock and Miss
Myra Edith Fenton, both from near
Lineville, were married at the
clerks office in this city last We'd
nesday, the ceremony being per-
formed by Justice A. NJ. Pryor.
They returned the same evening and
will go to housekeeping on a farm
near Lineville. Many friends ex-
tend their congratulations and wish
them much happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Leon Schools Open Next Nlentlay.

In some manner the report has
been circulated that the Leon
schools will not open until the sec
Ond Monday in September, but this
is erroneous, as they will open next
Monday, Sept. End, and all school
children should be on hands Mon
day morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Bargain Farms.

531 acres, close to Grand River,
Iowa, $62.50. 400 acres same local
ity, $57 so. Small amount down.
sYour terms. For other particulars
Nee us. Mcgrystal Realty Co., Deca-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
b. e. Gardner's Sale Postponed.

On account of threshers being in
the neighborhood, the big sale of B.
e. Gardner, east Of Leon, which was
to have been held on Friday Of this
week, has been postponed until
Sept. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
A Dull Week.

A great many people both from
Leon and the surrounding country
are in attendance at the state fair
at Des Moines this week, and conse-
quently there is not much doing
here. Local news Is unusually
scarce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Order shellbark Coal At Honhines'

Buying coal in summer is just as
sensible as gathering ice in winter.
We are not rushed and have more
time to take extra pains and care.
Our high grade Shelbark stacks
we'll and does not depreciate in
heat yelue, At Honhines. rs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Osceola Again to Have Chautauqua.

After doing without the Redpath-
Vawter Chautauqua system for this
year, Osceola has decided that they
cannot get along without a Chau-
tauqua and last week contracted
with the Redpath-Vawter System
for a Chautauqua in 1918.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Marriage Licenses.

Eddie H. Warnock, Lineville -. .23
Myra Edith Fenton, Lineville -. 30
Fred Van Laar, Grand River .25
Helen Baker, Grand River. .l9
Ralph Thompson, Leon. .21
Verlie L. Price, Van Vert. ..21
Henry Akers, Grand River. rs
Ruth Hoffman, Lamont. IT
Lloyd D. Shoemaker, Decatur D.. "a
Lulu Maude Springsteen, Deca-
tur 23
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Coal That Lasts.

You would not put on pine wood
if you wanted the fire to last.
Hickory would be much better.
There is just as much difference
in coal.
Order our shellbark Coal from
HOffhines. IA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29
Colorado.

Going west? Let me tell you
about the fertile San Luis Valley.
II. G. Hurd, Monte Vista, Colorado.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-29

$1.0O for $3.50 shoe 1st door
north OF p. q. rs
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-06-14
Free! Free!

Any pair shoes in the store
free to the person holding the
lucky number, Saturday., June
18th, at A p. m. Come get a
free ticket on the shoes; you
don't have to buy a thing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-06-14
Terms Of
Sale
Cash
Only
Special Notice

Our entire stock of beautiful
summer white materials, muslin
underwear. dress goods, bed
spreads, laces, embroideries and
every item In the store Is waiting
for you. Remember every item
In the store on this line Is mark.
ed down to cost.
Big cut in Hardware Department, :
few Specials only.
$50 enamel Tea Pot .... aao
500 Haite.s Observation-Disclosures. !. 1900: 77e
55c Sweat Pads ................ acc
Sz5O gallon cream cans -. ). 41.o0
- LII 1olls 10o afts
Soc Sterling Pals ...-........ acc
dc Horse Whips. nc
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-06-14

Mems Pants
One big lot Of mems pants at just half
price.
Patterson Hats
Every man knows Patterson Hats az
e5O0 standard price. This sale 92.19.
AN straw hats halt price.
Ladies Fine Summer Waists
Values from s15O $3.50. Special to
close out 80 cts
Grocery Department
OC FEAST roam. ................ &c
z5c Il. Q. Baking Powder. ...... .l0c
nc Package Corn Starch ......... &c
loo Arm Il Hammer Soda. ...... &c
Ca1s Corn. :.................. &c
100 lbs Japanese Tea. $50
Ia Package Raisins. ............. sc
DC Package Oatmeal. .......... .I0c
20 Cans Peaches: SUPERINTENDENT c
z6c Cans Appricots. ................l9c
1275 Cans Pumpkins. 90
Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!
$3.50 Mons Shoes ct. ... .Sl.79
E5O Mems Shoes Observation-Disclosures. $50
100 Mons New OxIords at..... z.30
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1912-06-14
Auctions.

Wed. June 10Th. a to S p. M.
Sat. June 22nd. 4 to S P. M.
Sat. June 22nd. s to 9 P. M.
Everything put on Sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-22
LOCATED MISSING
CHILD IN DURANGO

Mrs. Phil Meach, Denver lady, ar
rived from Telluride last night, where
she was called a week ago by the
sudden death of her sister. A child Of
the deceased was missing and Mrs.
Meach was wholly unable to account
for her whereabout until after search
ing through her sisters effects she
found a letter from Mrs. Mary Vass-
mer of Durango, dated November,
1911, acknowledging the receipt of 500
in payment for the care of the child.
Acting upon this knowledge Mrs.
Meach came TO Durango and located
the little girl who has received a
mothers care from Mrs. Vassmer
since last August when her own
mother left the city.
Now both the auntie and the foster
mother desire the little one. AS TO
whom she will belong is yet to be
decided. She is such a winsome little
miss she would be welcome member
of any household.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-22
AN INTERESTING TRIP.

Mrs. j. Honk, Mrs. j. J. ochsner
and Miss Emma Ochsner have just re-
turned from a weeks visit with Miss
Mary Morgan at the Goulding ranch
near Aztec, N. M. An important fea-
ture was visit to the awe-inSpiring
ruins of the ancient Aztecs. They
were further entertained by fifteen
mile drive through the heart of the
fruit section to Pennington, passing
heavily laden orchards Of peaches, ap-
pies, apricots, cherries, etc. A thirty
five mile auto trip brought them to
the Navajo Indian reservation and the
Shiprock Indian school, so very ably
supervised by Mr.. Sheldon. Every
consideration was shown to the visit
ors here, enabling them to view the
beautiful grounds and learn much Of
the workings Of this great institution.
The Mormon villages and peeps into
the interiors of the mud huts Of the
native Indians, showing them at work
on their famed blankets, were other
interesting and novel sights to the
Wisconsin visitors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-22

Hood & Ames shipped casket for
an adult to Hans Aspaas at ignaeio
today.
George West left for Denver this
morning to resume his duties as clerk
at the Brown Palace. His vacation of
a fortnight duration has been spent
with his parents, Senator and Mrs.
George West.
c. A. Gum and family came in from
Pueblo last night, bound for the Mon
tezuma valley where they recently
purchased land. Their live stock was
shipped to Dolores today. The family
is staying over for the purpose of
purchasing household supplies,
Miss Edna Hockey returned TO her
home in Ridgway this morning. Her
nephews, the little Skoog boys, and
her little niece, Harriet Peake, chaper-
oned her on her journey. The real
object of their trip being to renew the
acquaintance of their grandparents,
the Hockley's.
The southwest part of Colorado will
no doubt take an active part in poll
tics this year and each party will do
whatever is proper for it to do in
advancing the interests of those from
this part OF the state who are entitled
to positions on the state ticket. but
the matter of most interest TO us now
and for some time to come will be
the building of a railroad from Farm
ington to Gallup, N. NJ.
Immediate work is to begin in the
preparation of data and organization
for the construction of the proposed
new railroad connecting the San Juan
points with Pacific coast points. This
will be the chief work of the people
of the southwestern part of the Unit
ed States, in the way of building up
the country. All other problems sink
into insignifcance when compared in
value to this undertaking. The open
ing of the Panama canal has much to
do with making this question import
ant at this time. With the construc-
a short route from Los Angeles to
Denver and Chicago and with the
opening of the canal this southwest
ern country will no doubt be the
center of development for several
years to come
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-22
THE FIRE AUTO TRUCK.

Several of the large taxpayers are
considerably agitated over the propo-
sition of the city council to purchase
an auto fire wagon. They hold that
the saving claimed will not hold good
that with repairs and possible break
downs the expense will be fully as
great or possibly increased, and there
is talk of waiting on the council and
asking that the motion to purchase
be rescinded.
On the other hand the members of
the council argue that the purchase
of the auto truck means a saving of
$500 year and it is for economical
reasons the deal was made.
1t will be remembered that at a
former meeting of the council rep
resentative committee was appointed
to investigate the feasibility of an
auto truck for Durango. This commit
tee found it to be practical but rec
commended that the purchase be de-
ayed owing to the necessity of be-
ing economical.
The Herald not having gone over
the figures of the present cost of
maintaining the FIRE department, nor
the estimate cos, under the proposed
change, is not III position to advise
in the matter, but there is no neces-
sity for rushing the deal, at least until
the taxpayers are thoroughly inform
ed. The Herald will be glad TO pub
lish data both for and against so
the general taxpayers may become in
formed and act accordingly.
There is nothing like agitation. II
means that right will prevail as rule
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-22

Court Stenographer L. D. Peters re-
turned from Electra this morning
where he has been for few days as
sisting in the depopulation of the
lakes. Had he and Modest not been
born twins he would have boasted,
with loud pedal, of the contents of
his fish basket.
j. A. Sullivan, the new Underwood
typewriter representative, is calling
upon the company's patrons in Du-
range. Mr.. Sullivan halls from Pitts
burg, Pa, where he had charge of
one of the departments in the Under
wood branch office. He considers his
change to this territory exceedingly
good fortune, he being highly pleased
with both the country and the people.