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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
A Fine School Entertainment.

The pupils of the Leon public
schools presented the pleasing little
musical operetta, "The Enchanted
Wood" at the opera house last Fri
day evening under the direction of
Miss Mida Bradley, music instructor
in the Leon schools, good sized
audience being present. The leading
parts were taken by Misses Hattie
Lionberger, Katherine Horn, Marie
McClaran, Fern Estes, Maurine PEN
niwell, Abigail Alexander and Mas
ters Oren Elwell, Ralph Lanning and
Donald McGinnis. They all came in
for a good share of applause as we'll
at the sixty children who appeared
in the chorus 1t was dandy little
entertainment and great credit
should be given Miss Bradley for the
very able manner in which the oper-
eta was presented, as it shows her
ability as a musical instructor. The
net proceeds of the entertainment
was $4,000, which will be used in
purchasing Victrola for the use c.
the schools. Plans are on foot ito
provide second .Victrola, SO there
will be one for both the north and
south school buildings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
FIRE AT SWlfT'S PLANT
Our Big Poultry Plant Came Near
Being Destroy ed by a Mysterious
Fire Sunday Morning.

The big poultry and produce plant
of Swift & Co. in this city had a
mighty narrow escape from being de-
stroyed by fire Sunday morning.
About 2 o'clock watchman Jesse
Franklin discovered a fire under the
floor of the Office There was a
small force working on the night
shift but they responded quickly to
his call for assistance. Hand fire
grenades were used and then the
emergency hose which they have on
each floor was used and the fire was
soon put out. How the fire started
is mystery, as it started directly
under over the ice tanks in the base
ment. There were no electric wires
at the point where the fire started,
and the only heat was steam pipe
running up into the Office, but it is
claimed that fire cannot be started
from steam pipe. Another theory
is that mouse may have carried a
match under the floor. The fire COM
pany responded and had line of
hose laid from the hydrant at the
foot of Main street, but it was not
necessary to use any city water. Had
the fire not been discovered just
when it was, the plant would prob
ably have been destroyed, as it is a
frame building and fire would quick
ly spread over it. The officials of
the company, including manager j..
B. McEndree, are congratulating
themselves over their narrow escape.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
POULTRY ORDINANCE.
No. 35, City of Leon.

Part of Section l: That it shall be
unlawful for any chickens, ducks
geese or other poultry to be at large
in the said city of Leon, except only
upon premises of the owner thereof
Part of Section 2: Any owner OF
person in possession of any of the
above described property, shall be
liable in the double damage to the
person or persons upon whose prem
ises or property his or their chick
ems or other poultry shall trespass OF
do damage.
!. Section 8. Any person whose prem.
ises any of the above described prop
erty shall trespass, shall have the
right to distrain the same, and if not
claimed by the-oowner within twenty
four hours after distraint and all
damages paid for their care and tres
pass, the party upon whose property
was so committed, shall notify the
marshal of said city and turn said
property over to him to be dealt with
as hereinafter provided.
Then follow sections 4, 5, 6, Z
and 8.
Geo. R. FarQuhar, Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Installing New Fixtures at Cherring
tons.

c. A. Cherrington is this week ic-
stalling the new fixtures and soda
fountain at his drug store, and when
completed he will have drug store
which will be credit to Leon and
one of the finest in Iowa. The new
fixtures are all of mahogany, all of
the shelf goods being encased in
glass shelving, and this will enable
hin. to do away with all the show
cases except the cigar and candy
cases. An expert erector, Mr.. George
Bucher, from the factory at Quincy,
Illinois, came in Monday and he is
making rapid progress installing the
new fixtures. An expert will also
come to install the fine new soda
fountain which is finished up to
match the balance of the fixtures.
When the store is all fixed up Mr..
Cherrington will have big open
ing for his patrons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Mrs. J. F. Smith.

Pearl, daughter of Squire and
Sarah Duncan, was born July 3
1880, in Klickitat county, Washing
ton. The mother died when her
daughter Pearl was but 16 years OF
age, thus leaving the care of the
home to her while still quite young
On March 1st, 1905, in San Fran
cisco, California, she was united in
marriage to Mr.. J. F. Smith, then of
the United States Navy Soon after
the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
moved to Omaha, Neb., where they
lived for three years and where their
only child, John Francis, was born.
their home. For nearly a year Mrs.
Smith had been i'll, and for weeks
has fingered, being dangerously sick.
The summons came to her Tuesday,
last at six in the evening.
She united with the Presbyterian
church at the age of -, and has liv-
ed a most consistent and earnest
Christian life. Her faith in the good
ness of God enabled her to look upon
death calmly and - make all prepar-
ations for her departure.
She is survived by her husband and
son, also by one sister, Mrs. Alice
Huckins, of Alameda, California, and
by two brothers, F. G.. Duncan, of
Gle Ellen, Washington, and l.. A.
Duncan, of Portland, Oregon.
The funeral services were held at
2 o'clock Thursday, April 23rd, at
the Methodist church. The Order of
Eastern Star and the P. E. O. and
Fifteen Club attended the services in
a body. The hymns were sung by a
quartet consisting of Mrs. F. A. Bow
man, Mrs Robt. Shular, DR.. J. w.
Rowell and Prof. 0. NJ. Gass, with
Mrs. l.. p. VanWerden as accom-
panist. Rev. G. j. Fansher, pastor of
the church was in charge. The SYM
pathy of the whole community goes
out to those bereft and all feel a
share in the loss of this good woman
whom to know was to love. Inter-
ment was in the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Ago
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published a Quarter
of a. Century Ago.

Capt. J. D. Brown purchased
Bomaladdie, fine trotting stllion.
The Leon Infirmary received a
new bottling apparatus and were pre-
pairing to carbonize and bottle the
mineral water at the infirmary.
A number of Leon ladies yere try
ing to interest the citizens in the
work of beautifying the Leon ceme-
|tery.
Miss Willah Hebener was assist
ing in the Leon postoftice while Post
master Pitman was building new
barn.
We are informed that Mr.. P. Null
lin has been the victim of another
outrage by having vacant house on
his farm burned by incendiaries on
the night of April 14th; also having
two afterward. We would advise Mr..
Mullin to secure the services of a
good detective and put a stop to
these outrages on the part of cow
ardly and vicious enemy.
In response to the call Of President
Harrison the people of Leon assem-
bled in large numbers at the M. E.
church on the morning of April goth
for prayer and praise in commemo-
ration of the Centennial anniversary
of the inauguration of Washington.
Among the speakers were c. w. Hoff-
man, Rev. Watkins, S. A. Gates, Geo.
T. Young, N. P. Bullock, Rev. Thos.
Waller, A. F. Kemp and J. B. Lun-
beck. After the services at the church
everybody went to the school. house
to witness the exercises given by the
school children in honor of the event
DR.. Charles VanWerden was visit
ing with his sons in this city.
Miss Clara Bechtol was spending
few days with friends in this city.
DR.. J. w. Rowell visited his par
ents and sweetheart at Alton last
Sunday.
Miss Maggie Downs, of Coon Rap
ids, was visiting with her friend, Miss
Mary Foreman.
The Des Moines Leader said that
S. Block, of Eldora and S. w. Hurst,
of Leon, commissioners to the Paris
exposition, were in Des Moines in
conference with Governor Larrabee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Boys Had Better Look Out.

The Leon Fishing Club has lease
on Casters Lake and they have spent
considerable money in deepening the
lake and stocking it with fish. They
have absolute control over the prop
erty, and have posted notices that no
fishing or swimming will be permit
ted in the lake. Some of the boys
have been going to the lake and
catching fish, going in swimming and
doing damage to the buildings there.
The Fishing Club is going to take
drastic steps to stop the damage be-
ing done and any person found tres
passing on the property by fishing,
swimming or doing other damage to
the property of the club will be ar
rested and prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law. The members do
not want to be harsh in the matter,
but are determined to protect their
property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Miss Ruth Conrey Married.

1t will be a surprise to the many
friends of Miss Ruth Conrey to learn
that she was married at Memphis,
Tenn, on Tuesday evening, April 2I,
the ceremony being performed at the
home of her brother, Mr.. o. T. Con-
rey, $50 Mississippi Boulevard, the
groom being Mr.. Charles A. Evans,
of New Holland, Ohio. 1t was quiet
home wedding, only a few friends
being present to witness the cere-
mony which was performed by Rev.
H. q. Hofstead, pastor of the Second
M. E. church of Memphis. Immed
lately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Evans. departed for New Hol-
land, Ohio, where they will make
their home.
The bride is the youngest daugh-
tor of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Conrey of
this city She was born and raised
in this city, going few months ago
TO Memphis, Tenn, to visit at the
hoEe of her brother. She is most
es'imable young lady who has an
unusually large circle of dear friends
in this city, and they all united in
wishing her unbounded happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Editorial Meeting at Grinnell.

The Southern Iowa Editorial Asso-
citation, of which o. E. Hull, of The
Reporter, is secretary, held their
spring meeting at Grinnell last
Thursday and Friday, and had a
most pleasant and profitable meet
ing, there being splendid program
Of topics of special interest to the
fraternity. The Grinnell newspaper
men and the Commercial Club of that
city, spared no pains or expense in
showing the editors good time dur
ing their stay in that enterprising
little city. On Friday afternoon there
was special concert given by the
boys and girls glee clubs of Grinnell
College, and this college while not
the largest in the state has for years
enjoyed the reputation of being lead
ers in music among the Iowa col
leges. Following the concert there
was fine banquet at the X. P. hall
rendered by the Grinnell Commercial
Club, and after the banquet the
editors were guests at the annual
college play presented at the opera
house.
1t was The Reporter mans first
visit to Grinnell, and we can say that
it is one of the best little cities in
the state of Iowa. We were given an
auto ride over the city, and took
special notice of the several miles of
fine paving. 1t is bithulitic and was
laid five years ago and has given en-
tire satisfaction. We did not see
single place where it was cracked or
had gone bad, and it is practically
noiseless and easily kept clean. The
editors were taken through the big
carriage and auto factory of the
Spaulding Co., and through the
famous glove factory of the Morri-
son-Ricker Mfg. Co., one of the larg-
est glove factories in the United
States. We also inspected the fac
tory where they are manufacturing
aeroplanes and saw machine which
was all ready to fly, but none of the
editors cared to take trip in it.
The next meeting of the associa-
tiOn will be held at Abba some time
during the coming fall. The officers
elected for the coming year were
President K F. Baldridge, of the
Bloomfield Democrat; vice president
David Brant, of the Iowa City Repub-
lican; secretary-treasurer, o. E.
Hull, of the Leon Reporter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30

E. CANNON
Cannon, their children informal reception
calling the homage
period of together at
afternoon all
the happe of all.
book Of Greetings for
being 83 NJ H. Wood
similar having resided in Leon the longest period
another book for having resided
longest in Decatur 81
ife journey together
and still enjoy good health for their Mr. Cannon was born
Cannon born in Putnam county Indiana September 1872 be-
April 2S l4s and Iowa in 1850 settling Monroe
Eden township which their home for fifty
resided their Roy
of
Roy and daughters Mrs W. A. Albaugh and Mrs
j. L. Mitchell, all of
There still living who witnessed their marriage
Pacific
Junction. H. Jenkins, Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Death Of Mrs. Arthur Boswell.

Mrs. Arthur Boswell died at her
home south of Leon last Friday, af-
ter an illness of several months. She
was the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Marvin, of Eden township.
She was united in marriage to Arthur
Boswell in November, 1912, and is
survived by her husband and a
daughter eight months old. Mrs.
Boswell was nineteen years of age.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian church in Leon on Satur-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock, conduct
ed by Rev. Campbell, of Davis City,
interment being in the Leon ceme-
tery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
First Band Concert.

The Leon X. p. band gave the first
of the series of Saturday night open
air band concerts last Saturday even
ing and there was a big crowd on the
streets to hear the music. Director
A. B. Tansey who has been employed
to direct the band was unable to be
here last Saturday, but Earl Axes
directed the band in highly credit
able manner Mr.. Tansey will be
here every Saturday night from now
on. There was not full band out
Saturday night, as it was not thought
possible to give a concert that night,
but as there were so many people on
the streets the boys decided to do the
best they could and the people ap-
preciated their efforts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Special at the Idle Hour Tonight.

An intensely interesting western
drama, "The Three Gamblers" fea-
turing G. NJ Anderson, (Broncho
Billy will be the feature play at the
Idle Hour this evening. The play is
in two reels, and tells the story of
a mans weakness for gambling, with
Bronco Billy as the hero who re-
places stolen money for father and
son and nearly loses the girl he
loves through doing so, but happily
all ends well. It is an Essanay fea-
ture and they are always winners.
Don't miss seeing this great feature
play. No advance in admission prices,
5 and 10 cents. The changes being
made in the front of the Idle Hour
gives it an increased seating capac-
ity of one hundred Seats so there
are good seats for everybody.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Some Advertising.

The enterprising firm of Bowsher
& Bowsher this week establish new
record in advertising in Leon. They
are using a full page of The Report
er to advertise just one implement,
although they, carry in stock every
thing carried in the implement line.
The full page advertisement of the
John Deere No. 80 corn planter will
attract attention, and so does the
planter, for it is the best thing made
in the planter line, and the Bow
shers believe in advertising a good
thing. If you need new planter
this spring, don't buy without inves-
tigating the merits of the John
Deere No. 80. You can buy it only of
,Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Edward ID. Erts.

Edward d. Erts was born in Elk
hart, Indiana, January %, 1871, and
came to Iowa about the age of II or
IS years, locating with his uncle, Mr..
Martin, near Kinrose, Iowa. He was
united in marriage to Miss Minnie
Lakn of South English in December
1896. To this union were born three
children, Willie o. and Harley, the
other dying IN infancy. They lived
in Keokuk co nty until December,
1909, when they moved to Decatur
county, where they lived since. He
died suddenly April %, 1914. He
joined the l. o. o. F. at Decatur,
June 22,r 1912, and remained mem
ber in good standing until his death.
He leaves to mourn his loss, q wife,
two sons, mother, three sisters and
two brothers and many other rela-
tives and friends. His mother start
ed for the funeral service but was
taken sick on the train and had to
return home His brothers were also
unable to attend. Mr.. Erts will be
sadly missed from the community
as he was good friend and neigh
Dor and his family will have the help
and sympathy of all in their sudden
bereavement. Funeral services were
held Friday at three o'clock at
the Decatur NJ E. church in charge
of the l. o. o. F. and were largely
attended. The services were conduct
ed by the pastor, Rev. j. A. E. Cum
ningham. Interment in the Decatur
cemetery.
We wish to thank our neighbors,
friends and the l. o. 0. F. lodge at
Decatur, Iowa, for the kindness and
the many courtesies extended to us
during the sickness and death of our
husband and father, and assure you
that all these kind deeds and helping
hands will be remembered and ap-
preciated by US.
Mrs. Edward Erts and children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Decatur County Medical Society
Meets Today.

The Decatur County Medical So
ciety will hold their spring meeting
at the assembly room of the library
building in this city today. A pro-
gram of special interest to the fra
ternity has been prepared as follows:
The Prevention of Blindness" p.
....R. H. Parker, of Des Moines
Pseudo Renal Colic,". ...
e. ]. Harnagel, Of Des Moines
"The First Dressing of Wounds"
Geo. M. Bristow, Princeton, Mo
"Puerperal Commissions, 80.
~. B: Horner, Of Lamont.
The Treatment OF Pneumonia"
& C. ,H. Mitchell, Of Leon.
Reports of Cases of Fracture Of
Neck Of Humorous. = :.
Us r. Fred Throckmort0ns of Derby.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
War News.

The trouble with Mexico is begin.
ming to clear. The governments OF
Brazil, Argentina and Chile offered
their services to effect peaceful set
tlement with Mexico, which offer was
promptly accepted by President Will
son, and later by Huerta, and these
countries are now at work trying to
arrange settlement of the difficult
les. In the mean time the United
States flag, is floating over Vera
Cruz, but everything is reported
quiet there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Death Of Judge Samuel Forrey.

Judge Samuel Forrey, one of the
old citizens of Leon, passed away
Tuesday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mil
lard F. Stookey, in this city, at the
age Of 885 years, 2 months and z
days. Heshad been in failing health
for some time and was confined 10
his bed for several weeks prior u Ais
death. Funeral services will be- ASld
lat the home pm Friday forenoon. SDnS
Quoted BY. Rsy. Allan Judd, Of D.
MOines. 81 ss s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Township Committeeman
Returned from Market.

J. w. Hurst returned Sunday from
a weeks stay in Chicago where he
had been securing the big wholesale
houses for new goods for the ]. W..
"a tbe ertraordinarv 1 st ~ bir big trade Which Thic6
this store has enjoyed this spring
many lines Of spring and summer
goods were sold out andsit was necee-
sary for Mr.. Hurst to make another
trip to market to secure goods to
keep all lines unbroken. He secure
ed big shipment of the very latest
goods and they are now being receive
ed. n ss:, .ss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Hand Sawed OF by Wood Saw.

John Deaken, a man about 80
years of age, met with terrible ac-
cident at the home of his uncle, D. P.
Leahy, who resides near Block
ley, last Wednesday afternoon.
He was assisting Charles Leahy in
saving wood with a gasoline power
saw, and was feeding to the saw
when in some manner he placed his
left hand against the circular saw,
and all of the fingers and thumb on
his left hand were cut OF and man
gled, so that the physicians who
were called had to amputate them at
the knuckles and he will be cripple
for life.s 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Leon Commercial Club in Temporary
Quarters

The Leon Commercial Club has ar
ranged to Temporarily occupy the G.
A. R. hall until permanent quarters
can be secured, their former quarters
over Cherrington's drug store hav-
ing been leased by the Cholene Co.
The regular monthly meeting will be
held at the G. A. R. hall on Friday
evening, May 1st This is the time
for the annual election of officers
and it is hoped there will be large
attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For County Auditor.

I hereby announce my name as
candidate for the office of Auditor Of
Decatur county, subject to the will
of the republican voters at the pri-
mary election in June.
A. w. Stearns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
To the Republican Voters of Deca-
tur County.

I hereby announce by candidacy
for the republican nomination for
the Office of county attorney of De-
catur county, Iowa, subject to the
will of the voters at the republican
primary, and, if nominated, will be
thankful to the voters of the coun-
ty, regardless of politics, for their
support.
John S. Parrish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For County Attorney.

hereby announce that I will be 3
candidate for the Office of county att
torney, subject to the decision of the
republican voters of Decatur county
at the June primary.
Francis Varga.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
Mayors Notice.

To parties hauling old tin cans and
other waste, which they are dumping
in various parts Of the city against
the rights of adjacent property own
.ers: se
Before duMping any more. find out
from the nayer or maE.s!!hal where it
can be righf TRULY pll lee6 4. !
Geo. n. Farqnhar, Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For Recorder.

will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for county record
er at the primary election in June,
subject to the decision of the demo-
cratic voters of Decatur county.
F. We're Roberts
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For Representative.

will be a candidate for re-nOmfn-
alton for second term as represen-
tative from Decatur county in the
general assembly, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters at
the June primary.
M. F. THOMPSON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For County Auditor.

1 hereby announce by name as a
candidate for the Office of Auditor of
Decatur county, subject to the decis-
ion of the democratic voters at the
primary election in June
Walter Osborn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For Sheriff.

vii! De candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff at the
primary election in June. subject to
the decision of the democratic vot-
ers of Decatur county.
John Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For Sheriff.

I hereby announce that 1 will be-
a candidate for second term a.
sheriff of Decatur county subject to
the will of the voters of the repub-
licaa party at the primary election
to be held in June.
F. L. LoreY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For County Treasurer.

I will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for county treasur-
er at the primary election in June,
subject to the decision of the demo-
cratic voters of Decatur county.
John w. WassOn.
of Center Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For Clerk of the Courts

will be candidate for re-nomin-
alton for the Office of clerk of the
district court, subject to the decision
of the democratic voters at the June
primaries.
E. E, Beck,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30

hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination on the republican
ticket in the June primary for the
Office of county attorney.
VIM. J. Springer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30

You can purchase Q pound box of
! the famous Barr's candy at the spec
ials eaSdy sale 1t Bell 4 Robinson's
drug store on Saturday. No other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-30
For County Treasurer.

I will be candidate for the re-
publican nomination for treasurer of
Decatur county, subject to the will
of the republican voters at the June
primary.
Elba Shewmaker,
Grand River, Iowa.