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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
ILL WHEN MADE PRESIDENT.
Operation at WOrchester, Mass,
Kept f. NJ. Smith from
Conference.

F. M. Smith, who was made head
of the Latter Day Saints church by
action OF the Lamont conference, is
very i'll at Worchestcr, Mass, where
he recently underwent an operation.
Word was received from his physi-
clans that they had allowed him to
sit up for ten minutes and that his
condition is improving slowly. Mr..
Smith expected to attend the Lamo-
nj conference and be present at his
induction into office, but his illness
interviewed.
Bishop Kelley, who has been at
tending the Lamont conference, but
who was called home by the death
of a relative, arrived at Independ-
ence Wednesday,. He has been res.
lieved from the bishopric after con-
tinuous service for twenty-four
years. His advanced age and the
growing work caused the church to
make the change. He had control
of all the funds Of the church and
was trustee of much property. He
will remain as bishop until the presi-
dent of the church is installed, which
will probably be several months dis
+o nt +
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
New Court Cases.

James Bower VS.. I. C. Walker and
C. A. Luce. Plaintiff asks that a
contract and bill of sale for stock
of hardware at Weldon be cancelled.
He traded the stock for a farm in
Missouri on the representation of
Walker and his agent that the land
was worth $50 per acre, when in
fact it was not worth to- exceed Sc
per acre. He also asks for an injunc-
ton restraining defendants from dis
that he have judgment for damages
in the sum of $1,000. Amos P. Oh
sen, attorney for plaintiff.
J. J. Smith VS.. Tuge Fessler.
Plaintiff brought suit before Justice
H. E. Greeley at Grand River on an
account for $3.50, and defendant
was givcn a judgment on counter
claim for $99.99 and from this judg-
ment plaintiff has appealed to the
district court. Ed H. Sharp, attor-
ney for defendant.
The Supply Store VS.. F. P. and
Julia Heathman. Suit is on an ac-
count for $228.77. Amos P. Olsen,
attorney for plaintiff.
Perry A. Worden adm. vs.. John
HeiGlehaugh. Suit is brought to
foreeIose q mortgage given to secure
a note for $13 900, due March 2,
1915. Jas. F. Harvey, attorney for
plaintiff.
George Kriegh VS.. A. G. Scott.
Plaintiff secured Judgment against
defendant before Justice A. r. War
ford for $66.95 as a balance on a
contract for clearing land, and from
this judgment defendant appeals to
the district court. ]. S. Parrish, at
torney for plaintiff.
A. Webber Co. VS.. James Bower
and l. c. Walker. Suit is on an ac-
count for $250.51. Baker & Par
rish, attorneys for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
WHAT DECATUR COUNTY BOY
WILL GO TO SAN FRANCISCO?
Free Trip to the Boy Who Wins First
Place in the Corn Acre
Contest.

Many Iowa counties are offering a
free trip to the Panama-Pacific Ex-
position as premium for the best
results in the Corn Acre contest. 1t
is expected that every county in the
state will be represented at the ex-
position by its champion boy corn
grower. During visit of Miss Kate
Logan, of Iowa State College, Ames,
arrangements were completed last
week, whereby the trip is made pos
sible for a Decatur county boy.
Other local prizes will be offered.
Lester Gill, of Garden Grove, and
James Shakespeare, of Davis City,
will be given free trip to the Jun
ior Short Course at Ames next win
ter as awards for the best reports
and exhibits at the Club Exhibit last
December. 1t is expected that ar
rangements may be made whereby
they may be accompanied by the
champion corn grower, from each
in the county
Any boy between the ages of 10
and IS inclusive, may receive enroll
ment blanks and further informa-
tion by applying to Mabel Horner,
the county superintendent of club
work
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Please Read.

We have many small accounts out
standing and have sent out state
ments to many who have not re-
sponded, and our bills for this month
and next are heavy and we must In
sist upon settlement Of all accounts.
If you can't accommodate US with
the amount, pay part as we must get
them into cash and do not wish to
inconvenience anyone but these ac-
counts are now due and may be set
tied, cash or note ] can use. Am
needing the use of these amounts
and this call is made because l want
the money-not to be mean to any
one-simply due and have calculat--
ed upon these collection, SO attend
to this. F. N. HANSELL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published Quarter
Of q Century AGO.

Mrs. H. J. Close purchased the old
Porter homestead and will make
some extensive improvements on the
property.
l.. P. Sigler purchased the Dan G..
Sears home place of 900 acres, one
of the best farms in Decatur county.
We are glad to note that Mr..
George Tallman is recovering from
the effects of his fall from the roof
of Mr.. Halderman's barn last We'd
nesday evening. 1t was feared for
a while that he would not recover.
Last Thursday night the north
side of the square at Mt. Ayr was
destroyed by fire, the loss being in
the neighborhood of $4,000.
A car load of Holstein cows were
bought at this place last week and
shipped to Kent, Washington terri
tory. Good prices were paid, and
we understand the freight on the
car will be near $500.
The remains of little Lyma mills,
who was killed by being run over by
a street car in Des Moines, were
brought to Leon for interment in the
Leon cemetery.
Mrs. Tyley Palmer, wife of James
Palmer, died at their home in
Grand River township April 10th, af-
ter an illness of several weeks, and
she was laid to rest in the Funktown
cemetery. She was born at Mark,
Somersetshire, England, and came to
America about ten years ago. She
is survived by her husband and six
children.
Uncle John Hoffman left for Cory
don Tuesday where he will work at
his trade the coming summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Halderman were
making arrangements to move to
Humeston, after having resided in
Leon for number of years.
Messrs, Arthur Wickersham, Geo.
Hamilton and Martin Ray, accom-
panied by Misses Kate Sankey, Min
lie Correll and Grace Allen, visited
at Decatur City Sunday.
Capt. Garrett Gibson started out
Tuesday with his fencing gang for
his summers work for the Burling-
ton along the Charlton branch.
Mrs. J.. M. Pickering went to
Cawker City, Kansas, Tuesday to Wis
it her sister, Mrs. E. l.. Kelley.
Major Mudgett sold his residence
property at Garden Grove to George
Stearns and was preparing to move
to Lineville to make his home.
e. P. Halls store at Van Vert
was broken into last Friday night
and some clothing and other goods
tlken. .s
DR.. Todd, of Van Vert, received
an appointment as physician and
sturgeon for the Usage Indians on
their reservation in the Indian terri
tory
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw.

The Idle Hour theatre announces a
big special feature for next Wednes-
day, April 28th, when the five reel
picture, ''Threads of Destiny" Luz
bins masterpiece, featuring Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw as Miriam Grunestcin,
and her little son as Russell Fed
or's son. The play is thrilling plot
with the scene laid in Russia, and
there are many exciting scenes in
the play. This is one Of the biggest
sensations in the moving picture
field, and has been shown only In
the larger cities. In order that all
may see this great picture q special
matinee will be given at 4:15 We'd
nesday afternoon and the regular
shows In the evening. Prices of ad-
mission 10 and Is cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Cherr,ington's Opening.

Cherrington, the druggist, had his
fountain opening last Saturday, and
"of course" 1t was big success. The
store was prettily decorated for the
opening and number of young
ladies assi6ted in caring for the GUS
toners who thronged the store dur
ing the day and evening. Souvenirs
were presented to all visitors at the
store and Victrola concert added
to the success of the opening. Chcr-
fngton's drug store is one OF the I'm
est drug stores in southern Iowa,
and he is doing a fine business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Received Commission as Postmaster.

Mrs. Caroline Young Smith rccoiv-
ed her long looked for commission
as postmaster of Leon last Thursday
and took official charge of the Of
flee at the close of business Thurs
day evening, ex-postmaster Millard
f. Stookey and his wife retiring
from the office. Mrs. Smith has ap-
pointed p. We're Roberts as deputy
postmaster and mailing clerk Billy
Perdue is retained for the present.
The commission Of Mrs. Smith states
that she is appointed until the next
adjournment of congress, and her
appointment must be confirmed by
the next congress before 1t adjourns
or the office will be vacant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
AARON & co. TO BUILD.
Work Starts Today on Erection of
I New Modern Fire Proof Poul-
n; try Plant in This City.

Work will commence this morn
ing in earnest on the erection of a
new poultry and produce plant for
Aaron & Co. in this city. They have
purchased ground adjoining Casters
ice plant at the foot of Main street
! and will erect building which will
join with the ice plant on !, the east
and north. The new building will
have full basement under it, and
at this time will only be one story
above the ground, but this story
will have a seventeen foot ceiling
and the walls will be constructed
Y with a view of adding additional
stories to the building later. The
building will have floor space of
1920 square feet and it will be
equipped as modern poultry plant,
with cooler and freezing rooms, and
with all the appliances for handling
and dressing poultry on a large
scale. A switch track will be built
from the Burlington tracks direct to
the poultry plant so that everything
can be loaded direct to the cars. The
building will be built of cOncrete
blocks and the work will be pushed
to completion at once.
Everybody in Leon and surround
ing country will be pleased to see
Aaron & Co. erect permanent build
ing here. Since locating in Leon
after Swift & Co.'s plant burned last
fall, they have handled an immense
amount of business, although great
ly handicapped through lack of prop
er building. They have treated ev-
erybody with fairness, paid as high
prices as the market would justify
for eggs and poultry and have given
employment to many men, md this
number will be materially increased
after the new plant is finished.
Manager G. w. Manning and his
assistant G. NJ. Haines, who are in
charge of Aaron & Co.'S business at
this point, are both dandy good fell
lows, hustlers for business, and have
established a reputation for being
fair with their patrons and their en-
ployees. During this month they
have shipped full car load of eggs
from Leon every day in the month,
and have quite force at work at
their temporary plant. The new
plant will be splendid addition to
the business interests of Leon, giv-
ing employment the year around to
many people, who earn good wages
and spend their wages right hero In
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Pleased Decatur Theatre Goers.

The stirring comedy drama, "A
Girl of the Sunny South" presented
at the Decatur City opera house last
Saturday evening by capable home
talent company of Decatur City, the
proceeds being donated to the De-.
catur City schools. The opera house
was well filled, and the big audi
ence thoroughly enjoyed the per-
formance from start to finish, pro-
nouncing it one of the best ever pro-
duced at the Decatur opera house.
The company has been requested to
give the play at the Pleasanton opera
house on Saturday evening of this
week, and the people of Pleasanton
and vicinity are assured of seeing a
show worth attending.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Change in Sunday Opening of Leon
POstOfiice.

Many patrons of the Leon post
Office were disappointed when they
stopped at the postofiice last Sum.
day on their way home from church
to get their daily papers or letters,
for the Office was locked and was not
opened until the mail was distribut-
ed and then was closed after being
open an hour. Icons new post
master, Mrs. Smith, has resurrected
a ruling in the postal regulation
which reads as follows:
"Third and fourth class post offic-
es need not be opened on Sundays
unless a mail or mails arrive during
the time between the Saturday clos
ing hour and p. M. Sunday. If
such mail does arrive and the pub
lie convenience requires it's delivery
on Sunday, the Office may be opened
to the public not more than once nor
for more than one hour, and the
time of service to patrons must not
be during that of church services
The postmaster says, "In support
of this regulation, the postoffice will
be open on Sundays for one hour af-
ter the distribution of the mail"
This may be one of the red tape
regulations of the post Office laws
and regulations, but it has not been
in force in Leon for many years, the
lobby being kept open by postmaster
Stookey while the mail was being
distributed and not closed until af-
ter the mail was made up for the
$3.50 train, and the general public
does not take very kindly to the new
order of things.
The same postal laws and regula-
tions also provide that where mail
trains arrive or depart between the
hours of a. M, and 8 p. M, the
mails shall not close more than
thirty minutes prior to the schedul-
ed time for the departure of trains.
The evening train leaves at 1885 p.
M, yet the mails are closed at p.
m. 1t is poor rule which only
works one way.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Treasurer Shoemaker Collected
$147,964.56 in Taxes During
Month of March.

County treasurer Elba shewmak-
er made an excellent showing in re-
gard to collecting taxes during the
month of March, the total collec-
tions amounting to $147,964.56. The
payment of the paving tax in Leon
accounted for a part of the increase,
the amount of paving tax collected
during the month being $S,S35.9s,
and the balance of the increase was
divided up over the balance of the
county. The treasurer's Office has
been a mighty busy place for some
weeks
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Sold High Priced Sheep.

Capt. J. D., Brown, the veteran
feeder of Decatur county, returned
yesterday morning from Chicago,
where he took car of sheep and a
car of hogs of his own feeding, and
he is mighty well pleased with the
prices he received. His yearllng
sheep brought him $3.50 and his
ewes $7.35, and they were sheared.
He says they are the highest priced
sheep he ever sold in all his years
of feeding, and this under a demo-
cratic administration too. His hogs
averaged 800 pounds and sold for
$3.50 straight.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Band Concert Program.

The following is the program to
be given by the K. P. band at their
concert Saturday night, April "a:
March, "The Pacific Fleet"
II. A. Vandercook
Overture, 'Lustspiel''. Keller Bella,
Flower Song, "Pensee Pathelique
Char. March, Noisy Bill' -. Lorey
Selection, Grand Religious !.
i. .Mackie-Beyer
March, Indiana State" OR. Farrow
Reverie, Apple Blossoms" Roberts
March. "The American Belle" Hall
L. d. Wheeler, Director.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
sewer Work Progressing.

The sewer contractors have sever
al gangs of men at work digging the
trenches for. the sewers along the
parking of the paved streets, and q
big ditcher has commenced work
east of the depot. The contractors
for the disposal plant are also at
work on their contract. Two more
big ditchers are expected here with
in few days and they will make the
dirt fly when they all get to work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Bought an Oil Tractor.

Ralph and Lester Thompson, two
of the progressive young farmers
living northwest of Leon, took out
big $3.50 Nichols & Shepard oil
tractor to their farm last Thursday,
which they will use for plowing and
other work on the farm. 1t is not
going to be a great many years until
tractors will be found on most of our
farms and the Thompson boys decid-s
ed to get in the game early and save
lot of hard work on their horses.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Business Houses Will Close Friday
for VanWerden's Lot Sale.

We, the undersigned, merchants
and business men of Leon, agree tC
promptly close our respective places
of business for one hour, from 2:3C
to $3.50 o'clock on Friday, April 23
1915, in favor of L. p. VanWerden's
Big Auction Sale of Town Lots, tc
be held in the north part of Leon
commencing at 3 o'clock p. m.
Farmers & Traders State Bank.
Stephen Varga.
VIM. Crichton & Son.
j. A. Caster.
w. B. Rook.
A. Ausman.
w. D. Pleuss.
w. R. Smith.
G.. G. Wright.
Cherrington's.
J. R. Penniwell.
o. E. Hull.
C. E. Henderson.
Farquhar & Sons.
Leon Savings Bank.
Kraft, Grimes & Co.
Exchange National Bank.
Harry Bradfield.
G. E. Butler.
% n Knnn
T w Hurst E. Co
7 w Rowell
a p Olsen
NJ Haines
Rashawe similar
a McTntosh
Iiaon Eiactr;c % S1ada
RalI e painter
w a Alexander
% II Sfoner. s;s II.
;1fs 4. Rraslv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Mule Cracked His Skull.

S. r. Axes, who lives a few miles
southwest of Leon, received mighty
hard kick from one of his mules last
Thursday. He was working with the
mules at the barn and was STOPPING
over to pick up board when the
mules kicked him just over the left
eye, making a pretty bad wound, and
slightly fracturing his skull, but he
was able to be in town Friday, all
though his eye was swelled shut.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Autos win BE Free.

Arrangements have been made to
have a number of cars on hand Fri
day to carry people to and from the
big lot sale of L. p. VanWerden in
north Leon. Take free ride and go
out and attend this sale. You don't
havo to buy and it will cost you
nothing but your time to attend.
Take your family with you. They'll
enjoy seeing the excitement at the
big sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Davis City Man Patents Airship.

Harry johnson has gone to Wash
ington, D. c., where we understand
he secured q patent on his airship,
which he invented. His wife is Wis
iting her parents In Missouri during
his absence. Davis City News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Davis City Water Turned On.

The city waterworks are now In;
operation, having been completed
Tuesday, the water being turned on
by VIM. Schmidt, the superintendent
at 4:25 p. m. It will not be long
until prospective water users can be
supplied. It is thought 1t will take
about two days to pump enough
water to I'LL the tank and mains. .-
Davis City News. .S5 N
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Auto Tax Money Received.

County treasurer Elba Shewmaker
last week received the first appor-
tionment OF the auto tax money for
this year, receiving q draft for So
1920, which is an increase of ST.
over the first installment of
the auto tar for last year. This auto
tax is increasing very rapidly each
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Another Car Of Fortis Sold.

Estes & Co. received another car
load Of Ford autos Monday, but they
were all sold before they were even
unloaded, and the only question this
year is to get enough Fords to sup
ply the demand. Another car is ex-
pected this week, and they are, near
" all sold now. Mr.. Estes will get q
couple Of cars from Des Moines this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22

Free autos will be on hand Friday
to. take you to and from L. p. Van
Werden's big lot sale. Don't fail I'd
attend. 81 n 3. 4 ass Il,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22
Marriage licenses.

w. E. Shakespeare, Pleasanton .32
Emile M. dMcLcon, Fargo, N. d. rs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-22

Free autos will be ON hand Friday
to take you to and from i. p. Van
|Werden's big lot sale. Don't fail to
attend. Z. s.ss IS 81 ;,s
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-01
LANSING TAXES OATH.
Sworn In as New Secretary of State, Succeeding Bryan-Many Extend
 Their Congratulations.

The United States government has notified all foreign governments of the appointment of Robert Lansing to be secretary of state. Notice was also sent to all diplomatic and consular representatives of the United States in foreign countries. Mir. Lansing has taken the oath of office as the success sor to William Jennings Bryan. High officials. diplomats and close personal friends were present to witness the ceremony and to extend their con gratulations.
 MT. Lansing had served as secretary of state ad interim since June s. when MT. Bryan resigned. He had been counselor of the state department for more than a year.
 One of President Wilson's last of ficial acts before he left for Cornish. N H.. was to sign MT. Lansing's commis sion giving him q recess appointment His nomination will be sent to the sen ate upon the reconvening of congress- It is. not believed that his confirmation will be opposed.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-01
WEST CORNWALL

Miss Annie Scoville is staying at her home near Cream Hill school house.
 On July l, MT. and Mrs. Fitch hope to occupy their summer quarters in Mrs Niles Scoville's house near the church.
 Miss Susan Bennett has again cAme to Cornwall for the summer, this tune oc. cupying Miss Jessie Harts house.
 Miss Harriet Rogers had twenty. five for dinner the Sunday after the we'd ding.
 Mrs. W. L. Rogers has gone to Tor ringford for few days change.
 The Boy Scouts are hoping to give their play soon
 Last week MT. and Mrs. George k. Smith took their daughter Mary to Pittsfield to the hospital, all operation for appendicitis being necessary.
 c. E. Baldwin is not quite so well. some new complications having de- veloi ed.
 Dr. Grand -Lienard has a new Buick ruuabout.
 William Rogers and George Fritz have been shingling the chapel.
 NFSt ouhdldN 1S ltlc suLllASI aIkbh communion service at the church at North Cornwall
 Miss Minnie Coclrane and Miss Gertrude Sturges have been visiting ill New Br tain.
 Some will remember MT. Zust, who formerly lived here and was in charge of the shear shop and will be sorry to. hear that his boy, who is camping near Mir. Olver's, was accidentally shot in the leg by companion.
 Miss Nellie Rogers and her friend, Miss Johnson are at the Naples; the home of Dwight Rogers.
 Esther Hart visited Esther Rogers. Wednesday night.
 Sunday night there was a beautifuli rainbow which lasted long time. It was complete arch and very bright.
 Several from the Rogers family had. a picnic supper on RattleSnake, Mon day night. After supper, from u large rock they had beautiful view of the Catskills, the air was so clear.
 Mrs. Pier. ..u4t and daughter Helen, are with Miss Susan Bennett.
 It was d beautiful day for the Sunday School gathreing at sharon last week.
 R. L. Ives last week visited his, brother and sister neal Willimantic.
 Look out for the Fourth of July cele. bration. Monday, July ,.