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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
South School Christmas Tree.

Last Friday school closed for a
two weeks vacation. The teachers at
tho south school had Christmas
tree in the lower hall, Miss Beavers
room going in Miss Grogan's room,
Miss Epperley's room going in Miss
Decks room SO all might see the
tree. The tree was beautiful, loaded
down with gifts for the boys and
girls, a real live Santa Claus came
and to each child gave candy from
his bag he carried. He waved his
hand to the children, and asked sew
eral of the children if they had been
good since his last visit. After the
gifts had been given all went home
feeling the south school teachers
were very good to their scholars in
giving them such pleasant after
noon. Such deeds draws the pupil
nearcr the teacher for we love those
who are good to us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
T. A. Sutherlin's Big Barn Burned,

The big barn on the farm of T. A.
Sutherlin northwest OF Davis City,
was destroyed by fire Sunday even
ing shortly after seven o'clock, and
as result there is a strange young
man lodged in the county Jail. The
young fellow who says he is from
British Columbia, and is about Fl
years of age, had been seen in that
vicinity for several days and had
been sleeping in the Valley school
house. On Saturday evening he ap-
peared at the Sutherlin home and
asked for work, but Mr.. Sutherlin
had no work for him. Sunday even
ing there was church at the Valley
school house and he was routed out
of there, and tracks in the snow
leading to the Sutherlin barn aroused
suspicion and after the barn burned
sheriff Lorey was summoned and
tt acked the fellow over near the
Butcher Ford, where he was arrest
ed. 1t seems he was seen to enter
barn that evening and strike
matches, and he admits that part OF
it, but admits nothing in regard to
being in tho Sutherlin barn. 1t is
presumed that he may have gone to
the Sutherlin barn after being run
out of the shcool house and in strik-
ing matches to find a place to sleep
accidentally set the barn on fire.
Mr.. Suthcrlin sustained a heavy
loss in the burning of his barn. one
of the biggest in that part OF the
county In the barn there was about
700 bushels of oats, 40 tons OF hay,
his big automobile and large
amount of other property which was
all destroyed. He had some insur-
ance but will probably lose 1,50O to
$4,000 above the insurance.
The young fellow who is in Jail
will first be charged Win entering
public building and destroying prop
erty, as it is claimed he burned up
number of chairs, benches, etc.,. in
the school house in order to keep a
fire. coins. An the ssstoXe. Whileshe isi.
bting Held on this charge an fnves5i-
gat.c1 is being made in regard to
connecting him with the burning of
the Sutherlin barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Revival Meetings at the Leon Meth.
Odist Church..

A series of special meetings will
begin at the Leon Methodist church
Tuesday evening January 5th The
pastor will be assisted by Rev. 3. T..
Stone of Derby, who will do the
preaching. 1t is also probable that
one in deaconess training will assist
in the services. Brother Stone is a
very capable and earnest young man,
who is now entering upon his fourth
year as pastor Of the Methodist
church in Derby. He is a graduate of
Simpson College, and we'll qualified
in every way for this work. The local
church has pledged heartily their
help in this series of meetings and
a profitable time is anticipated. All
will be welcome at these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Copyright. by W. G. chapman.)
Snow Removal Law.

Section 781, Code of Iowa, and Or
dinance 21 Of the City of Leon, pro-
vide, that the occupant of each and
every basement or building lot and
the owners of unoccupied lots at the
front and side where there is a side
walk of any kind of material, shall
clear such sidewalks of snow by 10
o'clock a. M of each day and cause
the same to be kept free from snow
for the period of "a hours after the
snow has fallen, is subject to fine
not to exceed five dollars and that the
city marshal shall without notifica-
ton, have the snow removed and the
expense, not to exceed l V cents per
foot front, shall become lien upon
the property and will be certified for
collection as taxes as in cases of this
kind.
Geo. R. Farquhar, Mayor.
noorr,hor CA t1O1A . 1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
l.Iarriage Licenses.

Harve Weldon, Grand River. 23
Florence South, Grand River. 20
Earl Norton, Garden Grove. rs
Hazel Brown, Pleasanton. 30
Gail Ernest Arnold, Garden Grove %
Ethel May Machlan, Weldon. .23
Robert Turpin, Davis City. $3.50. .21
Ruth Robbins, Davis City. ...... 9
Robert Taylor, GAINESVILLE, Mo-. "a
Lois G. Hunt, GAINESVILLE, Mo. 20
B. S. Johnston, Des Moines. 80
Maude Adams, Grand River "a
Oliver McGahuey, Kellerton. .27
Goldie Piercy, Lamont. Is
w. D. Bennett, Davis City. ..21
Ethel M. Carrithers, Leon. Il s
Fayette Cole, Lamont. !. .......21
Mabel Adair, Lamont. ...... II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Special Christmas Attraction at the
Idle Hour.

The Idle Hour theatre will have a
special attraction afternoon and ev-
ening of Christmas day, the Essenay
Co., two part drama, "a Gentleman
of Leisure featuring Richard Trav-
ers and Beverley Bayne. The story
is one of love and mystery adopted
from Munsey's Magazine. This fea-
ture is story of a real red blood
battle for a girl. In addition to the
above feature there will be a Lubin
comedy, Love and Flames" A spec
ial matinee will be given in the after
noon starting promptly at o'clock.
The Usual prices of admission will
prevail
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Buy A Missouri Farm.

We have three 16O acre farms and
a 200 acre farm, all well improved
from 2 to 4 miles Of King City, that.
we can sell well worth the money.
You Decatur county men who know
good farms, and can sell at good
figures, should come here and let m
SHOW you. If we do not show bar-
gains, we will pay your expenses for
the trip. Not far from Leon and
only 33 miles from st. Joseph, and In
the famous blue grass region OF
northwest Missouri, and near the
best town Of its size in the state.
Prices $11O to 1925 per acre and ON
terms to suit. Cheaper farms farther:
out. Write US your wants. Bettes
yet, come and see US: sis'
w. Z. Bowman Realty Co.
King City, MOI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter, Published Quarter
of a Century Ago.

Sam Goodman, of Crown, bought
his neighbors' hogs at cents per
pound.
The winter had been very open
and Decatur county farmers were still
blowing.
J. r. Perdew was operating a
shingle mill on Stingy Ridge.
Mr.. William Lorey and Miss Lille
Smith were married by Elder F. G..
Watkins at his residence in Leon, on
Christmas eve.
Park Marshall, of the firm of New
lin Bros. & Marshall went to Mt.
Ayr Saturday evening and took wife
in the person of Miss Sadie Sho-
walter. They will come to Leon
soon and go to housekeeping.
L. P. Sigler's fine team ran away
early Tuesday morning, scattering
the fragments of his buggy around
the street just north of T. S. Arnold's.
No one was hurt, we arc glad to say.
Robert Kennett has made arrange
ments to run a hotel at Mt. Ayr con-
mencing Jan. 1st. Robert is an en-
terprising young man and his many
friends wish him success in his new
enterprise.
Hollie Kelley, of Burlington, was
spending the holidays with friends
in this city.
Guy Fishburn came in from Kan
sas Friday to spend few days with
relatives here.
Guy Hasty, of King City. Mo-,
came Tuesday to visit a few days
with his many friends in this city.
Ed Rush went to Brookfield, Mo-,
last Thursday to assist in the express
business at that place.
a Miss Annie Hoffhines goes to Knox
vile today for visit with her friend,
Miss Mary Cunningham.
Nellie Bly, reached Hong Kong on
the 23rd inst, and will probably con-
.clude her tour around the world in
less time than Jules Verne figured
on when he traced his imaginary
hero, Phineas Fogg, on his long jour-
ney from London to Leon.
The second annual meeting of the
Blue Grass League will be held at
Creston on January 8th. Twenty
five towns now belong to the league,
including nearly all the prominent
towns IN southwestern Iowa.
Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
A New Law Firm.

with the close Of the year the law
firm OF Sharp & Parrish will be dis
solved, Mr.. Parrish having formed
partnership with Geo. w. Baker, who
takes the ONCE OF county attorney
the first Of January. The new firm
will be Baker & Parrish and they Will
occupy the Offices in the court house
now used by Sharp & Parrish. Mr..
sharp who retires after serving for
four years as county attorney will
have his office in G. w. Hoffman's
.offlce, but they will not be in partner
ship.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24

The Billy Sunday series of meet
ings which have been in progress at
Des Moines for five weeks closed Sum
day night. It is estimated that the
number of converts during the Des
Moines meeting was 1880, and on
Sunday evening the free will offer
ing to Mr.. Sunday amounted to $10,-
4O6. There was total of about
1000 converts during the last day Of
the meeting. The Sunday party left
Des Moines Sunday night to scatter
for the holidays and early in Janu-
ary they will commence series Of
meetings at Philadelphia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Treasurer's Call for Outstanding
Warrants.

u December 81, 1914.
There are sufficient funds in the
hands of the county treasurer to pay
the following warrants:
1902, issued to Patrick Griffin,
1850, county road.
25O3, issued to HI. E. Brothers,
$14l.00, county road.
2675, issued to ]. B. Dale, $1S6. 90,
county road building.
2709, issued to j. u. Macy,
county road building.
w. C. COZAD,
County Treasurer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Ben Glaze Convicted.

Ben Glaze, a former resident of
this city, was convicted last week
in the district court at Osceola Of
embezzlement, being charged with
getting away with several thousand
dollars while employed as freight
clerk at the Burlington depot in
Osceo1a. He was tried on one count
involving about $500, and the jury
returned verdict of guilty. His at
torneys will appeal the case to the
Supreme Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Settled Big Lawsuit.

The controversy between E. Housh
and G. NJ. Axes, growing out of a
Colorado land trade, was amicably
settled between the gentlemen last
Saturday, and when court convened
Monday the case in the district court
was dismissed. The many friends of
both men are glad to see them get
together and settle this matter out of
court. Mr.. Housh had previously
made a settlement with Keller &
Robertson who were also parties to
the suit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Nation Prohibition Defeated.

The Hobson resolution to submit a
constitutional amendment for nation
al prohibition was defeated in the
House at Washington Tuesday by a
vote Of sl97 for and 189 against IT.
an affirmative vote Of two-thirds be-
Ing necessary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24

.,Meet ne al Cherrlngton.s. Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
Sunday Meetings at Des Moines
Closed.

December "a, 1914.
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20
TRINIDAD IS NO EXCEPTION
Trinidad People Come Out a. Frank.
ly. Here a. Elsewhere.

2 Trinidad people publicly recon-.
mend Doans Kidney Pills. This
paper is publishing Trim dad cases
from week to week. .It Is The same
everywhere. Home testimony in
home papers. Doan'S Are praised in
thirty thousand signed fStatements.
publsshed in 5000 communities.
1rinidad people. are no 8 exception.
Here's Trinidad statement:
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, SO Nevada
Ave. Trinidad. says: "One of the
family suffered a great deal from
and other trouble from the
Kidneys. Medicines were tried. but
none proved successful Doan's Kid
neg Pills drove away the paine and
made the kidneys normal. The bene-
TT has been lasting"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Piils-the same
That Mrs. Fisher recommends. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Props. Buffalo. N.
",
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20
CURES PIMPLES EASILY
Simple Remedy That Clears Skin
QUICKLY OF ALL ERUPTlONS

For several weeks past The Haus-
man Drug Co. has done big bust
ness In selling Hokara. the skin heal
er that has won so many friends in
Trinidad. -
1T has been found to heal not only
all minor skin troubles, such as pim-
pies, blackheads. herpes, acne. scaly
scalp. complexion. blemishes, itch
Ing feet. piles, etc., but also the
worst sores, ulcers. or even chronic
eczema and salt rheuml There is yet
to be found any form Of wound or
disease affecting the skin or m1cous
membrane that Hokara doesf not
help. and its action is so quick that
those who try 1t arc simply delight
ed with 1t right from the start.
In spite Of it's unusual curative
powers, the price is trifling. 70 con-
vince every one of its merits, The
Hausman Drug Co. will sell a liber-
al-sized jar for 25c. And remember
that II you do not think it does what
1t claims. you can get your money
back. You certainly can afford to
try-tt on this plan.
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20

lCoat1naeA EsoO O00s IL =.
parent that Doc had left his written
speech at home on tho piano. But
anyhow Doc went on to say that he
had .bean Democrat all his life and
a candidate for some office or other
ever siaee he ives elk years old.
T. NJ. Wall. candidate for county
Commissioner, delivered q tax talk
of about 10000 worm. manifesting
familiarity with everything but his
AS per custom the oratorieal treat
was saved for the last. Tom Brad
ley, candidate for county coroner.
ended the rally. Bradley still re-
tains many of these eloquent- ges-
tures 50 necessary N talking to
patrons over the mahogany in the
season of buck beer and free lunch.
Tom stood firm in fayor of statewide
prohibition and pledged himself that
II elected to 4hs office of coroner he
would let Bill Diamond select all the
jurise when coal company deaths
were being investigated
NE fur you!" shouted DAsher rs
the Dem. orators passed down the
aisle to the exit. .-,r
"Wano-poco freeo-no sabe!" shout
ed the three scat herdars as they
drifted out into the night.
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20
sYT sIR1EB
ID bla6lvE 1#
STEEL CORPORATION

Philadelphia, Oct. 2O.-Final ar
gunant In tho government suit to
dissolve the United States Steel cor
poration. the greatest combination of
capital in tho world on the ground
that 1t was created in violation OF
the Sherman ANTITRUST law was be-
gun hero today before four United
States circuit judges sitting as the
United States court for the district
of New Jersey in which Jurisdiction
the procsedings were instituted. The
case Is being heard by Judge Buff
ingtoo, who 10 presiding: Mcpherson
Hunt, Formerly of the commerce
court. and Woolley. recestly appoint
ed 10 succeed Judge Gray, retired.
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20

(Con0noeA froa paGe IL
coantry store from pins to canned
safdines. Going on a little Is the
candy booth prettily decorated in
Halloween trimnings. Thla booth
will be in charge Of the Young lsAies
Of ths church. At the other big booth
b an elegant array Of sewing work
snd fancy work Of all eolors, kinds.
sizes and descriptions. Here nearly
anything from q handkerehife to an
evening gown can be bought. Other
smaller booths carry all sorts Of use
full articles which will easily ind a
place in the home. ....s.s. fsHs
There will be two contests during
the fair. one in which Betty DAN
ford and Frances Linskey are entered
and the other in which Miss Neoma
Sullivan and Miss Della Jacobs arc
entered. The nrst contest is a pop
uiarity contest. the little girl receiv-
ing the most votes will be awarded
4 big doll. In the second contest the
young lady selling the most tickets to
the fair wifi be awarded an electric
chatting dish which has been donated
by Paul and Dickey. Bal. r. . !
From the early attendance this
afternoon the fair will be one Of the
largest which the Catholic ladies
have yet held. al47 - i
Tonight's musical program:
Vocal solo. Heayistta Vhacon.
~nIn E,1AAn CInh
Vocal solo, Paul Zarp.rs E5
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20
FOOTBALL NUMBER SYSTEM IS new :. .......
PttN ADVANCED BY COACH KELLEY

Following closely in the footsteps
Of the large universities In the east.
Coach Kelley of the local high school
has decided to number the football
players. This numbering plan has
met with the approval of the great
est football coaches In the country
and this year several of the extreme
eastern colleges are usisg the system
and nearly all the universities in the
big nine conference have adopted it,
.aLast sason at the request OF many
of the Leading sport writer's and
newspapers in the country and
against the protest of several Of the
leading football coaches throughout
the middle west, Northwestern uni
versity was the first college to
adopt the numbering system. 1t at
once proved an immense success and
enabled the spectators to tell at a
glance what men were figuring prom
inently in the game, who was ran-
ming with the ball, who was making
that star tackle and all the other
features of the game. 81.
Coach Kelley, always alive TO the
newest things in the football liae,
has been contemplating the change
for some time and tits morning def
inhely decided to adopt the num-
bering system Of the football play
ers when on the field. large num-
Der will be sewed on the back Of each
players sweater in contrasting COL
ors and a program will be furnished
the spectators, giving each players
name, number and position.
Earl Cooley's work in trying to
raise a football fund for the high
school was greeted with , cheer this
morning. 1t has been decided that
the first equipment purchased will be
blue and white stockings and sweat
ers in the same colors for the play
ers so that the Trinidad team may
be more easily distinguished in fu-
ture games The high school is go
Ing to do everything possible to aid
Mr.. Cooley in this work and an at
tempt is being made to raise the
money by the end of this week.
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20
EASTERN RoADs H4yE r..
HEARING on RATE INCREASE

l Washington. Mt. 80 10-wToday'
IsheaetaE Aseess- ~ interstate soaa-
merce commission, on the application
of the eastern railroads for increased
freight rates on their contention
that HnaRetai exigencies brought on
by the European war make them
needful was devoted largely tou a
of President Will
ard Of the Baltimpre & Ohio on the
relations Of that system to the Gin
cinnati. Hamilton & Dayton. Louis
D. Brandeis, special counsel for the
Commission. laid stress on his Ques-
vestmeat of more than $2e. 088, 900 In
the .Oaio line and its assumption of
obligations OF like amount. The Wit
ness said the Investment represented
only an Interstate caaIxe Of 81, 00N,-
900 annually and insisted that would
have affected the present situation.
1T yoa did have the Cincinnati.
Hamilton G Dayton you would have
the money you invested, would you
not ?" suggested Commissioner Mayer.
Certainly" answered Mr.. Willard.
Taking up statements filed by the
carriesr to support their plea. Cliff
ford Thorne, appearing for several
state railroad commission and ship
pers' associations asked Mr.. willard
II it were not true that the years
picked up by the railroads. for com
Darison to show failure of new In.
|yestmeass to earn any return were
the emily years thst would show that
result. The statement compared fE-
|ures for 1919 and 1918. Mr.. Thorne
read figures for 1918 and. several
|other years, both before and after
1914 which showed earning OF new
capital. Mr. Willard did not chal-t
[ienge the figures read and his cross
Examination closed. -
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20
H, S, Minstrel Show.

As has been previously announced.
the high school fair and minstrel
show will this year be held at the
West theatre instead of at Central
park. During preceding fairs at
Central park the patrons have COM
planned of the cold. The students in
the minstrel show were always in
convenienced by the chilliness when
rehearsing because of the inadequate
heating facilities which were pro-
vided at the park.
Fl. A. Minton, who has complete
charge of the fair. has thought it ad-
visable to go to the extra expense
of renting the West theatre for the
occasion. 1t is expected that business
will be greatly augmented by the CEN
trail location and also the warmth.
sale of tickets for the minstrel show,
a plan has been devised whereby the
desired increase shall be secured. at
the same time benefiting the classes
1t has ben arranged to have an adj
vance sale of tickets. Each class will
try to Guido the other in this sale,
the reCompense being in the form of
votes. Each ticket sold nets the class
selling it five votes. With each Ave
cent purchase at the fair one vote
is given. the purchaser being given
the privilege of casting the vote for
Whichever class he desires. After
the fair is over the class receiving
the greatest number of votes will re-
ceive pen1ant. ..., ...
At the prolonged teachers meet
ing held yesterday afternoon at the
high school IT was found that no one
would have to drop from the min
streI show because of failure to keep
up his work. The purpose of the
meeting was to discuss the grades of
the high school students.
Mr.. Minton lays great stress on this
condition of eligibility for the show
and all students participating must
carry successfully at least three sub
;ects. This condition meets with the
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20
Noon.D., Lunch to Be Resumed. /,

Noon-Day Lunch to Be Resumed.
The nooday lunches at the high
school will be resumed Monday. The
price will remain the same and Mrs.
z. w. Deason. who agreed to take
charge of it. will attempt to supply a
greater varity in the menu.
During the few days which Mrs.
De Mouche had charge of 1t It was
shown conclusivcly that such 4 plan
would be extensively patronized. On
cold, snowy days it is estimated that
at least so will be fed at the high
school every noon.
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20


Bailey's actions on the day she was
murdered, and explained the ar
rangements for the Cannon house
and DR.. Carman's office. where the
murder was committed
I'VE will show" continued the dis
trict attorney. that the shot that
killed Mrs. Bailey was fired by the
defendant. We shall show that she
passed through the kitchen out
through the side yard moment be-
fore the shooting and that she re-
turned through the kitchen imme-
diately after 1t. We shall show fur
Their that the motive Was jealousy and
suspicion OF her husband.
ITO prove this we shall call a
woman whom Mrs. Carmen slapped
ON one occasion when she saw her
husband giving her money: the pair
were Ia the physician's office. Also
We will show why she obtained and
installed a telephone instrument 50
she could spy On her husband. Of
whom she was intensely tealoas." 80
The district stterney also told how
the defendant tore out the instru-
ment the morning after the murder
and hid 1t in the garret.
I'VE will show something sSeot
George NJ. Levy. this defendants
counsel" MI Smith contiaued. I'VE
will show how she called this law.
yer on the day after the nHrder
and consulted him and how he i'm
mediately Questioned the eolored
girl, Celia Coleman. about what she
had seen. We will show that before
this defendant had even been suspect
cd she began to prepare for her de-
Tense, and that she instructed the
colored girl what to, say in case Off
GERS should question her. After we
show all this, gentlemen, We shall ex-
rect you to bring In verdict Of MUIR
der in the first degree"
Mrs. Jennie B. Duryee. 10. mother
OF the victim. was the 6rst witness.
She burst into tears a. soon - she
took the stand. She said the last
time she saw her daughter alive was
at $500 o'clock On the afternoon Of
June 30. ' - %
what Is thts?" asked Mr.. Smith.
handing the witness = dark cloth OBJ
ject. 80 f@'' -
That's my daughters Dress" said
Mrs. Dufyea. e
Mrs. Duryea said her daughter was
3s years old and described her.
within an hour after eonvenins Of
a
The chronicle=news., 1914-10-20

Tickling in the throat, hoarse-
ness. loss of voice. indicate the need
Of BALLARD's. HOREHCUND,s YR-
UP. ~ eases the lungs quiets the
cough and restores health in the
bronchial tubes. Price csc. Sos and
81 90 per bottle. Sold by The Haus-
man Drug Co,