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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
New Traffic Arrangements.

Last Saturday evening during the
band concert new traffic arrange
ment was tried out at the southwest
corner Of the square, the authorities
desiring to avoid the congested con-
dition which affects this corner on
Saturday evening. A flag had been
placed at the street intersection and
all autos and other vehicles were re-
quired to drive to the right side of 1t
in either going straight along the
street or turning the corner, and
pedestrians were required to cross
only on line with the sidewalks in
stead of cutting the corners, which
practice did not give vehicle drivers
an opportunity to drive according to
law. Only few drivers and pedes-
trians made any objections to COM
plying with the new regulation, and
the names of these were taken down
and repetition will probably result in
their being cited to appear before
Mayor Farguhar. This plan is now
being used in practically all of the
cities and many of the smaller towns,
and wherever tried out it has been
highly successful. Everybody should
assist all they can in driving and
| walking so as to prevent accidents,
and the big crowds of people with
the numerous autos and vehicles on
the streets of Leon on Saturday ev-
eniDg, made it necessary that some
/ thing be done before there was a
serious accident. Several minor ac-
Cidents have taken place, and we
have been fortunate that no one has
| oecn killed or badly injured Par
(; ;erts should also assist by instructing
their children not to run across the
streets on Saturday evenings at
places away from where the side
walks are, as auto drivers are not
supposed to be looking for pedes-
trians all over the street, but are re-
lquired to drive with caution and
keep a sharp look out at all street
crossings. If everybody will do their
part the new arrangements will work
! out in fine shape
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
Clean-Up and Weed-Cutting Day,
Tuesday, August 10th.

| The civic improvement committee
of Leon, for the year 1915, originat-
ed with the Commercial Club. The
Club appointed committee in
charge OF the work. This committee
took the matter up with the various
organizations of the city, resulting in
the appointment of committees. The
committee from the several organiza-
tions met and perfected a permanent
organization.
The object and purpose OF the
committee it to awaken and quicken
| the spirit of civic pride; to encour-
age the business men to keep their
! places of business and the streets
+, and alleys adjoining attractive, clean
! and sanitary; to stimulate the resi-
dents to beautify their homes and
grounds by keeping their lawns and
parkings moved, the streets and al
! trimming the trees and shrubbery
! and doing the many other inexpen-
sive things that tend to beautify and
appeal to the aesthetic nature of the
observer.
Leon is we'll located on rolling
ground, with good drainage. We
have our water, sewers, almost two
and half miles of paving, our Har-
vey park, innumerable beautiful
shade trees, new court house, pas
sanger depot, pubic library, almost
new school buildings with ample
grounds, many. good churches and
any number of modern and beauti-
Iful homes. With a little effort on
the part of everyone Leon can be
made the most attractive as we'll as
the best little city in southern Iowa.
The committee have selected
Tuesday, August 10th, as the second
cleanup day for the year 1915, with
particular reference to weed cutting.
They request every one to assist
them in making the day a success
and in accomplishing the desired
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05

dren, two Of whom have passed to
the great beyond, Mrs. Ida Guthrie
and Homer Seven of their living
childr en- were with them on this joy
Gus occasion, Mrs. e. Mcore, of Shen-
andoah, Mrs. Thomas Guthrie, of
Blockley, Mrs. Tincie Shelton, of De-
catur, Mrs. J. A. Mcintosh, Mrs. j.
S. Parrish and Charles Cherrington
of Leon, and Willard Cherrington of
Daykin, Neb., one daughter, Mrs. H.
C. Brueggen, of Saiina, Kansas, be-
ing ilsahla to be i,i'sss-.e.
/, Mr.. Cherrington was born in Jack
son county, Ohio, July 16, 1912. be-
ing 73 years and 13 days old and
Mrs. Cherrington, whose maiden
name was Mary Evaline Johnson,
was born in Jackson county, Ohio,
August 81, 1914, lacking but a few
days of being Z years of age. Both
are hale and hearty.
Mr.. Cherrington enlisted in Co. K,
seth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Aug.
70, 1862, and served his country with
honor for two years and eleven
months, when the war ended, being
mustered out at Cumberland, Mary
land, June 20, 1865.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
"The Goddess" Tonight.

The second chapter of "The God
dess,' the new Vitagraph serial
which commenced at the Idle Hour
theatre last Thursday, will be shown
at the Idle Hour this evening, the
first show starting at o'clock The
opening chapter was witnessed by a
large crowd both at the afternoon
matinee and the evening shows, and
it bids fair to rival any serial ever
shown in Leon in point of interest.
The popular little actress, Anita Ste
wart, who is a great favorite among
Leon theatre goers appears in the
leading role as Celestia, the God
dess. The play is something entire
ly out of the ordinary and the inter-
est in the serial will increase with
each chapter. Don't miss seeing the
early chapters SO that you will get
the complete story. Remember the
afternoon matinee at 3 o'clock, the
admission for all to the matinee be-
ing only cents. The prices for the
evening shows are 10 and is cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05

with Japanese lanterns, and the De-
catur orchestra composed Of Mrs.
Harrington, Miss Alma Blades, Miss
Dorothy Britain, Glen Riley, Clyde
Chamberiin and Dewey Long, fur
nished excellent music during the
evening. A song by a quartet, a reci-
alton by Miss Marie Tullis, a solo by
Mr.. Bruce Townsend, and solo by
Miss Ruby Allen added to the plea
sure of the gathering.
Then came the impressive wedding
Gsren.cny W-;.si. this est'2uahles coupe
renewed their wedding VOWS of half
q century ago Led by w. G. Stem
pei the aged groom and bride march
ed to the lawn while the strains of
the wedding march were softly play
ed ny Mrs. Harrington, being follow
ed by their children and grandchil-
dren, who formed a half circle back
of the bride and groom, and then an
impressive double ring ceremony
was performed, the gold wedding
ring being gift from the children.
Little Pauline Parrish and Helen
Mcintosh, granddaugh ofticiated
as ring bearers and Miss Gladys
Shelton, another granddaughter, pre-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
NAVIGATING GRAND RIVER.
Two Young Men Try Navigating
Grand River on Raft and Are
Rescued Several Hours Later.

Last Thursday old Grand River
was up on one of her numerous highs
this year and three young men,
Francis Ward, Frank Young and
Theodore Mullin, living northwest of
Decatur City, constructed raft and
started on a journey down the river.
After going about three-quarters of
mile Mullin got cold feet and left
the raft while passing through a
corn field. and swan to shore. Ward
and Young stayed with the raft until
they reached the farm of R. E. Lee
abort three miles down the river
when the raft struck a tree and went
to pieces, the water being about ten
feet deep. The young men caught
hold OF the tree and after remaining
there for some time Ward tried to
swim 10 shore but could not make
it and landed in a willow tree a
quarter Of mile below They were
finally discovered by some farmers
and boat secured at John Sellars
and maEned by Jack Tillett and Har-
ry Cartwright the boys were finally
rescued, but they were badly eaten
up by mosquitoes and were mighty
glad to set foot on solid ground
again, having spent several hours
hanging onto trees
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
His Car Turned Over.

Charles Newlin, the we'll known
travelling man of this city, had some
real auto experience early Sunday
morning when his Ford car turned
over with him north Of Green Bay.
Mr. Newlin and a travelling man
named Woods were enroute to Osce-
ola in Mr. Newlin's car and while
running at pretty fair speed one
of the front wheels dropped into
some soft sand at the side of the
road, which turned the car out of
the road and when Charley whipped
the car back pretty suddenly to miss
going of of culvert, the car
turned upside down with them. Mr..
Woods jumped or was thrown out
and received a severe cut on his
knee besides being quite badly bruls-
Led up, and Mr.. Newlin was pinned
under the car which was upside
down, but escaped without injury
aside from numerous bruises which
left him pretty sore. A physician
was called from Osceola to attend
Mr.. Woods, and he was taken to Os-
.ceola in a car, while Mr.. Newlin af-
ter getting his. car righted, cranked
up the little old Ford and drove it
to Leon, the damage to the car con-
sisting of a broken windshield, de-
molished lamps and bent radiator,
but the expense of repairing the car
will only be few dollars. Both the
gentlemen are congratulating them
selves on escaping from being killed
or seriously injured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05

The big display window at Cher
rington's is attracting unusual atten-
tion this week, being full Of baby
pictures. Some time ago Mr.. Cher
rington announced he would give a
prize of $500 for the best baby pic
ture taken by an amatuer photo
grapher, and the winning baby
would be presented with gold ring.
The contest awakened decided in
.terest among local photographers,
and SO contestants entered pictures.s
The contest closed Saturday night
and Monday morning three judges.
Dennis Mullin, S. E. Gross and S. S.
Skirvin, all travelling men, who knew
none of the contestants or babies,
awarded first prize to the picture of
Frederick, the little son of DR.. and
Mrs. F. G. Hume, the picture being
taken by Artie Phipps with a "a
Kodak, Artie doing his own devel-
oping and printing, and it would be
hard to make clearer or better pic
ture than this one All of the picS
lures entered in the contest are dis
played in Cherrington' Sspw win
dow and they make a decidedly in
teresting showing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
YEARS Ago
items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published q Quarter
of a Century Ago.

The new Adventist church was
dedicated with appropriate services
last Sunday.
Rev. Simpson, of Humeston, has
been engaged to fill the Presbyterian
pulpit for the next six months,
preaching his first sermon last Sun
day.
Frank the little two year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Gardner,
of Ocean Farm passed away last
Tuesday.
County bridge superintendent J. e.
Leeper had finished fine new steel
bridge erected over Weldon near
Spring Valley.
The firm of Newlin Bros. e Mar
shall has been dissolved, Mr.. Polk
Caldwell purchasing the interest of
Mr.. Marshall in the business.
At their regular meeting last Fri
day night the city council passed or
dinance No. SO, to regulate and con-
troll buildings used and occupied for
the sale of original packages. A Ii
cense of $50. per quarter is charged
for each original package house, and
the two now running in Leon have
paid their first quarter in advance.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Horner are re-
joicing over the arrival Of an origi-
nal package nine pound boy at their
home last Saturday night.
f. D. Close went to Mt Pleasant
Saturday on business.
Mrs. F. G. Taylor, of Chicago, was
visiting her sisters, Mrs. M. J. War
ner and Mrs. j. R. Bashaw.
Mrc G Na11wnl1 of CorOna
Kansas, is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. A. J. Allen.
Lew VanWerden returned Friday
from Wichita, Kansas, where he had
been visiting week with a brother.
Mrs. l.. V. Prichard, of Goshen,
Mo-, is visiting at the home Of her
parents, Capt. and Mrs. J. A. Ray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lands, of
Westerville, were in Leon the first of
the week. They will soon take up
their permanent residence in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wickersham have
moved their goods to- Des Moines
where they will make their future
home.
Nor Sankey is home from Des
Moines, looking as handsome as everi
We expect to see him go into busi-
ness here before many moons.
Mrs. Sue Young Rinehart, of
Olathe, Kansas, was in town over last
Friday night, enroute for Garden
Grove, where she will visit relatives
and friends for while.
Mrs. e. K. Pitman has been lying
at deaths door for the past week,
but at this time there is a slight
change for the better.
Mrs. J. A. Caster came home Tues
day from Savanna, Illinois, called
from there by telegram announcing
the serious illness of Mr.. Casters
mother, Mrs. E. K. Pitman.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. V. Warner depart
ed Tuesday morning for their home
at Ellinsburg, Washington, where
Mr.. Warner has been engaged in
the practice of law for the past year.
Mr.. John l.. Claver, one of the old
residents of Eden township, died on
July 28th, his death being caused
from a cancer on his face, from
which he had suffered for several
years. He was "a years, z months
and days old, and came to Decatur
county in 1856. ..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Cherrinoton, OF
Decatur City, Celebrated Their
Golden Wedding Anniver. Try.

Mr.. and Mrs c. K. Cherrington, of
Decatur City, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their home
last Thursday surrounded by all OF
their living children except one
daughter, Mrs. H. G. Brueggen, or
Salina, Kansas, who was unable to
be present.
At noon a big family dinner was
served. those present being Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Moore, of Shenandoah, Mrs.
Thomas Guthrie and children, Cecil,
Dale and Willard, of Blockley, Mrs.
Tincie Shelton and children Of Deca-
tur, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Parrish and
children of Leon, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A..
Mcintosh, of Leon, Willard ,Cherring-
ton of Daykin, Nebraska.
The afternoon was spent with a
family reunion, and in the evening
over 200 of their friends spent the
evening from 7 to 10 o'clock with
them The lawn at the Cherrington
home was very prettily decorated
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
sented the bride with big boquet of
brides roses.

sented the bride with big boquet of
brides roses.
After the ceremony and congratu-
lations dainty refreshments were
served the Dig party of guests, and
when they departed it was with the
wish that this aged couple would
live to enjoy their diamond wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cherrington we're
the recipients of many beautiful gifts
to commemorate the happy occasion,
among them being $500 in gold in
a gold jewel case, gift of the bust
ness men of Decatur, a gold trimmed
water set from the Decatur G. A. r..
of which Mr.. Cherrington is mem
her, two engraved sterling silver
spoons from the Decatur w. R. G. OF
which Mrs. Cherrington is a mem
Der, two sterling silver spoons from
the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church, and numerous gifts from in
dividuals.
Mr.. and Mrs, Cherrington were
married at Gambia, Ohio, July 20,
1865. They came to Iowa in Septem-
ber, 1858, and settled on a farm at
Spring Valley, Decatur county later
moving to the farm south of Decatur
City, now owned by T. A. Sutherlin.
In March, 1889, they moved to De-
catur City, where they have since re-
sided. To them were born ten chill
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
Elected Balance Of Leon Teachers.

At a meeting of the Leon school
board held Tuesday evening the
board elected Miss Georgia Scott, OF
Omaha, Neb.. as one of the assistants
in the High School and Miss Bernice
Bruce, Of Cedar Falls, as one OF the
primary teachers. This completes
the corps of teachers for next year
and the members of the board heav-
ed sigh of relief when the last one
was elected, for they have held many
meetings in their efforts to complete
the list Of teachers. The board also
decided on the date for the COM
mencement of school, Monday, Sep
tember 9Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
WEEDS AND OTHERS EVILS,
Weeds. ~

There is a general movement on
foot to rid the city of noxious and.
allied weeds. Contrary to our last
instructions on this subject, we find
the 35th and 36th general assemblies
of Iowa makes it the duty of each
owner or occupant of any lands or
city lots to cut and destroy all nox-.
ious and other weeds in the roads or
streets abutting such lands or lots,
between the first day of July and the,
first day of August each year or any
time before to prevent their matur-.
ing.
Let us make Tuesday, August 10th
general weed destroying day at the
latest as it is now past the lawful
| time. ~
1t property owners do not comply
| with the weed law they are liable to
the city for the service Of cutting
| them.
Pedestrians.
We wish to call attention to the
danger especially to women and chill
| dren, in crossing the streets in any
other place than at the regular CROSS
| ings while the motor vehicles are
moving in considerable numbers, thes
vehicles have the right of way to the
street intersections inside the near
line OF the street crossings and when
pedestrians use these intersections
for near-cuts, they do so at the risk
of accident to themselves and those;
in their charge, also causing annoy
ance and risks to the drivers of ve-
| hicles that are unnecessary while ad-
| ding greatly to the confusion. We
especially allude to the street inter-,
| sections at the band stand, BEFORE,
during and after the concerts on Sat-,
urday nights, where there have been
some narrow escapes especially by
the younger ones. A.f
The older people should set the ex-
ample and instruct the younger by
actions as well as words.
We tried the proper manner of
street crossing last Saturday night.
| under the instructions of the city
| marshal and while it took some timer
for the people to catch on to what we.
were trying to do for them, the gen
eral results were most encouraging
and we hope in the future all will
observe and help make this safety
first rule.
Motor Vehicles.
While motor vehicles ald other,
vehicles have the right of way to GER
tain parts of the street Intersections,
the state has prescribed rules and
laws governing their method of using
the same, see 35 G. A. of Iowa. Fol-
lowing the plan used in other cities,
we will place marker in the center
of the paved portion Of the intersec
tions thereby giving more room for.
turning than there was where last
set. = -'-,s.,-- -, -7: q
There will be no excuse for evad-
ing this rule as there will be room
for the largest car to turn if they go
at it with that intention.
City of Leon, Iowa,
Geo. R. Farquhar, Mayor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
Celebrate Golden Wedding.

On Sunday, July 25th, friends and
relatives to the number of one hum
dred and seven gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Bright to help
them celebrate their fiftieth wedding
anniversary. The day was spent in
social chat and music. They all de-
parted wishing them many more an
niversaries. Mr.. and Mrs. Bright re-
ceived many nice and useful pres
ents.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. Vanderpool, Mr. and Mrs. D. F.
Shook, Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Springer
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Bright and son, Mrs Charles Ryan,
Mr.. and Mrs H. A. Wells and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Harger and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Plummer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bright and fam
lily, John Woodard, Lew Henderson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Shook and two
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wookey
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Ding
man and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Link
Woodard and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Binning, Mr. and Mrs. George
Redman and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Grover Hamilton and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Mullens and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Petticord and
family, Mrs. Sarah Petticord and
nephew, Mr.. and Mrs. John Rumley
sapd family, Orr Stone, Mr.. and Mrs.
: Lawrence Frost and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick Pray and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rob Bright and son, Lulu
Bright, Mary Ward, Claude Petticord,
Ralph Phipps, Earl Bright, Charles
Roger, Francis Ward and Burrell
Warner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bright were married
at Lewisburg, Arkansas, and from
there they went to Fort Smith, Ar
kansas, where they resided about a
year. In 1865 they came to Decatur
county, Iowa, where they have resid-
ca ever since Mr. and Mrs. Bright
have eight surviving children, all OF
whom were present except two.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
New Ford Prices.

There has been much speculation.
as to what prices the Ford Motor Co..
we're going to make on Ford autos
for the coming year, and the an
nouncemant of Estes & Co., local
dealers in this issue sets the matter
at rest. The touring cars will DO
sold at $440, runabouts at $500, and
town cars at $640 f. o. b. Detroit,
Michigan, and while no assurance ia
given that these prices will not be.
advanced, the Ford company guaran-,
tees that they will not be reduced
prior to August 1,1915. The reduc-
ton in price is just $50, the amount
Of the rebate given to purchasers OF
Fords the past year. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05

Miss Ida Hazlet, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. HaZlet, Of Eden town
ship, won the capital prize in the big
voting contest which G. B. Price, the
north side clothier, has been con-
ducting for several months, leading
her nearest competitor, Miss Lua
Record by more than 1000, 900
votes The contest closed Saturday
night and during the last few days
there was some lively hustling by the
three leading contestants who were
assisted by their friends in large
numbers. The contest was big sue
cess and Mr. Price is we'll pleased
with the contest. When the contest
closed at 10 o'clock, the judges Sc
lected to count the votes, e. G. Mon
roe, Geo. T. Ogilvie and Francis Var
ga, Immediately commenced their
big task of counting the millions OF
votes which had been cast, but by
the use of adding machines they
were enabled to announce the result
about midnight.
The following is list Of the con-
testants and the prizes which they
won:
1st Prize, choice of trip to the
Panama Exposition at San FRANCISCO,
the equivalent Of the trip in cash or
a $500 piano, Miss Ida Hazlet.
End Prize, beautiful $50 dia-
mond ring, Miss Lua Record.
3rd Prize, a handsome gold watch.
Miss Ruby Harvey. b. s
N 4th Prize, 2G-piece Sc,ai5 s-ii,,..:''
ware in case, Miss Marjorie Mullin-
nix.
5th Prize, toilet case, value
$3.50, Miss Edna Watsabaugh.
9Th Prize, handsome gold handled
umbrella, value $40, Miss Lou Sears.
7th Prize, beautiful locket and
chain, value $40, Miss Hazel Moore.
9Th Prize, manicure set, Miss Irene
Stone.
9th Prize, handsome silver carv-
ing set, Miss Cleo Hill. ..
10th Prize, engraved necklace,
Miss Rhea Butler. .
There were 44,849,275 votes cast
for the ten prize winners, besides
many votes cast for contestants who
dropped out before the contest clos
ed. The following is the number OF
votes received by each of the ten
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
Mrs. Lewis Pullen Died Monday Ev-
ening.

Mrs. Lewis Pullen, one Of Icons
we'll known residents, passed away
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
E. A. Brown, at EldoradO Springs.
Mo-, Monday evening at 5 o'clock.
Mrs. Pullen has been in failing health
for several years, and few weeks
ago in company with Mr.. Pulien
went to Eldorado Springs to spend
the summer. Her remains were
brought to Leon yesterday after
noon. Funeral services will be held
at the NJ. e. church Thursday morn
ing at 10 q clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-08-05
Decatur County Eighth Grade Com
mencement.

The commencement exercises of
the Decatur. county common schools
will be held at the Methodist church
at Leon, Friday, August 13, at one
o'clock. Diplomas will be presented
to about one hundred eighth grade
graduates. The address will be de-
livered by Macy Campbell, a former
Decatur county man, now director
of Rural Education in Iowa State
Teaches College. Parents and friends
of the graduates, teachers, school di-
rectors, and other interested in the
progress of education in Decatur
county, are cordially invited to be
present,