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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26
KNOW WHAT 1T WILL MEAN.

Judge Robinson's reception in the
Northern part OF the State has been
such an indicate clearly that he will
receive the support Of united party
there. That the same thing will be
true OF the whole State, on election
day, there Is no reason to doubt. The
Republicans know what they know,
and they know what a DEMOCRATIC ad-
ministration would mean. They don't
want a trial OF Democratic extrava-
gance in West Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

VIC shall have with us this evening
one Of the chief spokesman for the Will
son administration. Senator Chiffon. a
volubc but entertaining speaker. Hear
him, by all means.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

In prescribing for the country DR..
Wilson has kept his hand solely On his
own pulse.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

The next President Of the United
States speaks in Pittsburgh t"morro"
evening. Run up and hear him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

Congressman Nicely has appointed
James Rachmnnn. Jr., Of Wheeling, as
an alternate To the West Point Military
Academy.
Henry ". Davis, Of Huntington, has
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

The Market Street organs political
arithmetic is like McAdoo's treasury
surplus. It's there on paper hut when
YOU check on 1t you don't realize
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

The Democratic National Chairman
has overlooked several bets. He has not
vet claimed. Georgia and Alabama as
safe for Wilson"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

The Democratic speakers and press
Of West Virginia talk and write as
though the people Of the State were
lacking in human intelligence.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

He has kept us out OF war" What
war? Surely not the Mexican war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26
Pension Granted.

Wellsburg; Mary Jacobs. Of Little Falls
and Margaret T. Williams, of New Mar
tinSyille,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

Thu President is goinS to paramount
the eight hour law as an isSue-some-
thing that does not exist.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-26

War marriages have been specially
abundant among British servants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
ASA BARBER CHAMPION SPELL.
ER.
Leon Lad Wins First Place in County y.
Spelling Contest. Last Saturday.

The county contest to select con
testants from Decatur county to at
tend the state contest to be held in
Des Moines during the State Fair
next fall and the inter-county con-
test to be held at Charlton on Satur-
day, March 4th, attracted a large
number of contestants and friends to
Leon last Saturday to attend the
spelling contest which was held at
the NJ. E. church. Practically every
township in the county was repro
sented, the contestants being limited
to pupils who were not above the
eighth grade, and Leon boy, Asa
Barber, won first place and will rep-
resent Decatur county at the state
contest. Virgil Snow of Morgan, won
second place, Mabel Welcher, of Da.
Wis City, third, Gladys Overholtzer OF
Franklin, fourth, and Wilma Cart
wright of High Point, fifth place, and
all five will be entitled to enter the
inter-county contest at Charlton on
March 4th. Asa Barber was award .
ed cash prize of $500, and Virgil
Snow prize of $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
MABEL HORNER,
County Superintendent
Sanitary Resolution.

Be it resolved by the city council
of the city of Leon, Iowa:
AS measure for the conservation
of the public health, that all drains
from privately owned cesspools, or
sewage receptacles, or drains from
closets, be ana the same is hereby
ordered closed and abated.
Be it further resolved, that the
mayor be and is hereby directed to
cause notice of this resolution to be
served on all owners or agents OF
such owners, or persons in possession
of such cesspools, or sewage recep-
tacles or drains from closets, to be
at once closed and abate such drains
from such privately owned cesspools
or sewage receptacles and closets.
Endeavor to make the earliest pos
sible compliance to this law.
G. r. FARQUHAR,
2S-2t Mayor of the city of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
County Attorney
WILL J. SPRINGER
Leon, 3rd Ward
Supervisor Term Beginning 1917.
]. H. HILL
Decatur Township
..For the Love Of Mike"

Halton P0well's newest laugh cre-
alton, "FOr the Love of Nike" will
be the attraction at the Leon opera
house f1r Thursday night, March 2.
James L. McCabe, the we'll known
eccentric comedian, featured for
years as the funniest man on the
stage heads the cast and is playing
the character of Mike" He 10
ably supported by company of prin-
virdls, which include the choice fun
makers of the stage, selected win
great care and trained to perfection.
The specialties are all new and novel,
" lille the scenic and electrical effects
are the most pretentious Mr.. Powell
has yet offered to the one night
stands.
"For the Love of Mike is taken
from Bud Fishers cartoons by the
same name and it is guaranteed to
break all laughing records in this
city. There never has been show
&C we'll constructed along comic lines.
It is a series of happenings, one on
top of the other and so we'll woven
together and so naturally arranged
that laughter of the heartiest kind is
assured.
In presenting this new farce Mr..
Powell feels sure he is giving the
amusement loving public one of the
best attractions they have had the
pleasure of witnessing for several
seasons, so all lovers of good clean
comedy are guaranteed an evening OF
real enjoyment when For the Love
of Nike plays here next Thursday
night, March End.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
New Court Cases.

State of Iowa VS.. John Hodges.
The county attorney has filed pc
tition asking for an injunction re-
straining defendants, his employees or
agents from keeping, carrying on his
person, in vehicle or leaving 1T in
places for others, of any intoxicating
liquors. The county attorney has
also filed similar petitions against
Hosea Scott, Arthur Campbell, Dan
Downey and Theodore Merrifield.
Cora Mullinnix VS.. Nellie Morgan
ct al. The parties are the heirs OF
Mrs. Emma Mulllnnix, deceased, and
plaintiff asks for a decree of parti-
ton and a referee be appointed to
sell the property and divide the pro-
ceeds among the heirs. Varga &
Son, attorneys for plaintiff.
J. P. Maxwell adm. VS.. Emmett
and Minnie LaFollette. Suits brought
on a promissory note for $53979 and
plaintiff asks for a writ of attach
ment against the property of defend
ants alleging they are about to dis
pose of same for the purpose OF de-
fruat:ing their creditors. c. w. Holf-
man and NJ Woodard, attorneys for
plaintiff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Harry Bell Died Sunday Morning.

Harry Phillip Bell, eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell, was born In
Leon, Iowa, March /, 1870, and de-
parted this life at the home of his
parents on Sunday morning, Feb. 20,
1916, at the age of As years, IL
months and 19 days. The greater
part of his life was spent in this city
and the record thereof is with Him
of whom Paul said, II know whom
have believed, and am persuaded that
he is able to keep that which l have
committed unto Him against that
day
Harry died from an attack of brain
fever. For several years he had been
employed as a salesman by a stock
food company, the managers OF
which stated he was the best sales
man they ever had. He was stricken
with his fatal illness at Seward, Neb.,
and his brother E. E. Bell, of this
city, went to him last week and he
was brought to the home of his par
ents in Leon on Friday, but nothing
could be done against the ravages Of
the disease and he passed away Sun
day morning.
Funeral services were held at tha
family home on Tuesday afternoon.
conducted by Rev. R. r. M0ser, pas
tor of the M. e. church. interment
being in the Leon cemetery. The
parents and other relatives have the
sympathy Of many friends in their be-
|reavement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Some Decatur County Boy Can Secure
Free Trip to the State Fair.

One boy from each of the SO coun-
ties in The state will received free
trip to the low State Fair this year
for writing an essay of not less than
500 or more than 1000 words on
"How Good Roads Will Benefit the
Iowa Farmer These essays must
be written and filed with the county
chairman, Miss Mabel Horner, on or
before April 1st. Immediately after
that date the county chairman will
select local committee to judge the
essays and will forward the one
awarded first place to the Iowa De-
partment of Agriculture. The con-
test is limited to boys between the
ages of Is and 19 years, and they
must live on farms, but attendance at
city High Schools will not be consid-
cred a bar to competition. The boys
who won the free trip in 1912, 1913,
1914 and 1915 are not eligible to
compete this year. Miss Horner will
be glad to give any contestant full
information and we trust there will
be large number of Decatur county
boys enter the contest this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Tnf.LEON HIGH SCHOOL
Stands First In Number Of Pupils
Enrolled in Smaller Cities and
Cost of Tuition is Least.

The facts brought out in the fol-
lowing data gives Leon most excel
lent rating as one Of the big high
schools of the state.
No other city of our size has as
many boys enrolled in high school,
and only one other city of our size
excels us in total enrolment. Or all
the cities compared, with but one ex-
ception, we have greater percentage
OF our graduates for the past two
years entering college. All things
considered we hold the record in the
state for the number enrolled in our
Normal Training department.
The data for the following report
was obtained from '"fhe Midland
Schools Teachers Directory and
from the Teachers Directory got
ten out by the state department.
Big Enrolment.
The following 81 cities in Iowa
have a population greater than Leon
but smaller high school. (The popu-
lation is according to the census OF
1900
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published a Quarter
of a Century Ago.

Elmer Brown, son of Capt. j. d.
Brown, met with a painful accident
last Friday. He was hauling large
log on sled to Bright's sawmill on
George Wadsworth's place, and in 60
ing down hill it rolled from the sled,
catching both his legs under it. A
gopher hill saved him from injury
except to his left foot, which was
caught and mashed from the instep
ou;, breaking the bones and dislocat-
ting the ankle. He was brought to
Leon at once and taken to Browns
hotel, medical aid summoned, and he
is now able to be out in the office,
although it will be several months
before he can walk without the aid
Of crutches.
Eollie E. Kelley has secured the
for the district court in the 4th dis
trict, and will make his headquarters
at LeMars. This is one of the best
paying districts in the state, and is
worth about $4,000 per year. His
many friends in Leon will be pleased
to hear of his good fortune.
DR.. C. N. Ray has gone to Center
vile to take charge of lumber yard.
Gus Blomberg and Miss Maud Hell
sher were married by Mayor Albaugh
last Saturday about noon and took
the train for the east the same after
noon. Just what point is their desti-
nation is not exactly known, but it is
thought to be Chicago. Before leav-
ing Gus visited number OF his
friends and borrowed various sums
from them to be paid in few days.
But it has been since discovered that
his tailor shop is mortgaged to
firm in Chicago for all it is worth,
and in addition he has note out for
a goodly sum with good man as Sc
curity, so it is safe to say he will not
return. A number of his Leon friends
were caught for sums ranging from
IS to $40.
Lee Watkins, of Van Vert, was in
town yesterday. He informs us that
a new paper will soon be started at
Van Vert. ~
Mrs. J. A. Caster and Mrs. r. D.
Gardner went to Humeston Friday to
witness the opera "Pinafore" given
by home talent, and were we'll pleas
ed with it.
Conrad Sipel died at his home four
miles north of Westerville last Fri
day night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Uncle John Phipps' 1o4th Birthday.

Mention was made in The Report
er last week of Uncle John Phipps at
tanning his 1O4th birthday, and the
following from the Shenandoah
World regarding, him will be read
with interest by his many friends in
this vicinity.
Aside from being St. Valentines
day, today is the anniversary of the
birth of John ]. Phipps. This is not
unusual, but the fact that he is 1O4
years old is unusual. But few are
privileged to enjoy such ripe old
age. In addition to this Mr.. Phipps
probably has the distinction of be-
ing the oldest Elk in the United
States He became member of
that order and was initiated on his
Tooth birthday, the day the Elk
home of Shenandoah was dedicated,
four years ago.
Mr.. Phipps is a strong advocated
|of Woodrow Wilson for president. He
expects to again vote for him next
fall. He is greatly interested in all
matters of public importance, reads
every day and keeps abreast of the
times. He gets out among the neigh
bors and visits, writes his own let
ters, and was in Shenandoah in De-
cember. He could come today If it
were not for the slippery condition
of the roads and sidewalks. He is
making his home with his son, A. s..
Phipps, about miles southwest OF
Shenandoah. ....
Mr.. Phipps was born in Virginia,
Feb. IA, 1912. He moved to Iowa
about 70 years ago, locating in Mon
roe county. He later moved to Mis-
souri,, and returned to Iowa, locating
in Fremont county about SO years
ago. He had a twin brother who
died five years ago. He has five chill
dren living. They are Mrs. +. A.
Gardner, Leon; Mrs. James Winfrey,
Stella, Neb.; M. M. Phipps, Ponca,
OKLA; and A. 5. Phipps with whom
he makes his home. He also has Is
grandchildren and 4S great-grand-
children living. His wife has been
dead now for 10 years One of the
things Mr.. Phipps says he has never
done is to use tobacco in any form.
May his birthdays multiply.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
"THE SEA WOLF"
Jack LOndon's Great Story ut the Idle
Hour Theatre, Monday, Febru-
ary 2&th.

Everybody has heard of ''The Sea
Wolf" the great story of adventure
which made Jack London famous,
and they will want to see this story
in photoplay. THE Sea Wolf is pre-
sented in seven reels by strong
east with Hobart Bosworth as Wolf
Larson, Herbert Rawlinson as Hum
phrey VanWeyden and Viola Barry
as Maud Brewster, supported by a
capable cast. L is great story OF
sea life, replete with thrilling scenes
which has been reproduced at enor-
nous expense, with an interesting
love story interviewer into the adven-
lures.
Matinee at o'clock, prices 10 and
Is cents First night show at Z
O'Clock, second show at S:45. Prices
10 and 20 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
.POSTOFFICf TO MOVE
Goes to North Side of Square July
lst. Ten Year Lease Made and
Republicans are n0wIing.

There was considerable surprise
when Leon people read in the Regis
ter and Leader Of last Sunday that
the Leon postoffice was to be moved
from the present quarters to the
room on the north side OF the square
owned by Geo. w. Baker, and now
occupied by Keller & Pryor's millin-
cry store, ten year lease having
been signed, and the office is % be
moved July 1st The news was the
more surprising from the fact that
under date of January 3lst the
fourth assistant postmaster general
at Washington wrote to Leon parties
that no change was contemplated.
But it seems the foxy little inspector
who was recently transferred from
this territory got in his work before
leaving and reported to the depart
ment that the fixtures in the Leon
Office were set Of old home made
fixtures and the Lord only knows
what else and quietly negotiated the
lease on the Baker building without
securing the views of the business
interests of the city and the patrons
of the office. The lease made with
Mr.. Baker provides that he shall fur
nish the fixtures for use in the office,
while heretofore every postmaster
Leon has had was compelled to buy
and furnish the fixtures for the post
office, but it seems that the present
postmaster was determined she would
not invest any of her money in fix
lures. There is only one consolation
in the change and that is to hear
several prominent republicans of this
city who worked with great zeal in
helping to secure the appointment of
a nonresident republican postmaster
for Leon, are now doing the loudest
bowling about the change of the To-
cation. Take your medicine gentle
men, the democrats have nothing to
do with the matter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Leon Base Ball Club Organizes.

The Leon base ball club met last
Wednesday evening and organized
permanent organization for the COM
ing season. The club is being plac-
ed on sound basis, and the boys
are going to fight for winning
team.
Nobby new uniforms are being
purchased, and the management is
already negotiating for the services
of one of the best semi-professional
pitchers in the state.
Games with professional travelling
teams, and home tournament will
be some of the features on the local
schedule.
The Doys won 16 out of % games
last season, meeting some fast COM
pany. They expect to do even better
during the coming season, with the
united support of the local fans.
The officers for the ensuing year
are: @
Clyde Marvin and Jack Johnson,
managers.
Victor ogilvie, secretary, treasurer
and captain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
X. OF P. Minstrel Show Friday Night.

The X. Of p. boys will present
their big minstrel show at the opera
house on Friday evening of this week
and it is going to be scream from
start to finish. There is lot of
good minstrel talent in Leon and it
has;all been secured for this big per-
formance. Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey is
musical director and rehearsals have
been held every evening for the past
two weeks. Seats go on sale at
Cherrington's this morning, prices rs
and 35 cents. Better secure seats
early for the house is going to be
packed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Leon Electric Co. Passes to New
Owners.

The Leon Electric Co. has been
transferred to the new owners, David
G. Fisher & Co., of Davenport. Mr..
Fisher has been in Leon the past
week, with expert accountants, check
ing up the business and the work has
been completed and the new owners
are now in charge. Mr.. Fisher states
that there will be no changes made
in the manner of conducting the
business at the present time, but they
expect in the near future to make a
number of improvements for. the
benefit of their patrons. He is a
very pleasant gentleman and we can
assure the patrons of the company
that they will find him very agree
able person to do business with. The
new franchise provides for decided
improvement in the street lighting
service which is already noticeable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Secure Paramount Pictures.

The popular Idle Hour theatre has
closed a contract for the great Para
mount Pictures, the new service
starting on March 18th. This is the
best film service which can be bought
and we doubt if there is another
theatre in a. town the size of Leon
which will show them regular. The
policy of the management of the Idle
Hour theatre is that there is nothing
too good for their patrons and they
propose to give them the best there
is. The big feature The Battle Cry
of Peace" now showing in the larg-
est cities will be shown at the Idle
Hour on Friday evening, March 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Trying to Remove Creston Post
master.

On the recommendation of the post
office inspector, Postmaster w. H.
Robb has been requested by the de-
partment to resign. There is no
charge made against Mr.. RobD ex-
cept that of the condition of his
health, he having suffered stroke of
apoplexy some time ago. He has
many friends in Creston where he
has been a leading democrat for
many y.ars who are making fight
to retain the Office for him, but a
few enemies and would be politicians
are asking for his removal. Perhaps
Nick Reed and DR.. Reynolds have a
friend in De3 Moines to whom they
want to give the Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Jefferson Highway Meeting Friday
Afternoon at Leon.

A meeting of all parties interested
in the Jefferson Highway, which it is
proposed to have pass through Lecn,
will be held at the Leon Commercial
Club rooms on Friday afternoon, Feb.
25th at $3.50 o'clock, and every good
roads booster and citizen of Decatur
county, is invited to attend this
meeting. 1t is a great highway pro-
ject and enthusiastic meetings are
being held in every county along
the route through Iowa, and Decatur
county should be one of the leaders.
Make a special effort to be in attend
ance at this meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Wall Paper.

The largest and best stock in the
county, ranging in price from 5 cents
to $500 per bolt. 1000 patterns to
select from. We have sample racks
on which we can show the entire lot
in ten minutes. This year am prepar-
ed tc put the paper on the wall for
you, all work guaranteed satisfac-
tory as employ only tirst-class work
men. Come in and let me figure
your work, as it will be money In
your pocket to do SO. ! want your
painting too, no job too small or too
large to figure.
The Leon Decorating Co.
C. w. Stiles, Prop.
Located in the Rexall Store. *
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Rural Mail Carriers Exchange
Routes.

Frank P. Allen, who has carried
the mail on Leon route No. 3, and
one of the oldest carriers in the state,
has at his own request been transfer
red to Kellerton, making the change
SO he could be close to farm which
he owns. His place on the Leon
route will be taken by William 4.
Campbell, who has been carrying a
route out of Kellerton, the change
taking place March LIST.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Study Center at Grand River.

The fourth of a series of Study
Centers held in the county this win
ter will be held at Grand River, Sat
urday, Feb. 26th. Although Grand
River is in corner of the county.
railroad facilities are such as to ac-
comodate conveniently teachers from
the greater part of the county
The instructors from Cedar Falls
are Profs. l. H. Hart and Gladys
Hooper. The subjects to receive
special presentation are agriculture
ind music. This is an oppos tunity to
receive practical help in the solution
of some of the problems teachers
meet in handling those subjects.
We trust that when Iowa State
College comes to us without ex-
pense to the county that the teach
ers will appreciate their, advantage
and opportunity. The sessions begin
at $3.50.
MABEL HORNER,
rounfv vSnnorinten6ent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
More New Motor Trucks.

Marvin & Stout have received a
new motor truck which they will use
for freight hauling, having the body
built by Lotus Elwell, and the new
truck will be finished the coming
week. A similar truck has been pur-
chased by county bridge foreman
Fred Barrett, who will use it on his
bridge work: Several other Leon
parties are contemplating buying
similar trucks A regular Ford car
is used with the rear axle truck at
tachment manufactured at Ottumwa.
The trucks nave a carrying capacity
of about a ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-24
Drew Davis Arrested.

Drew Davis was arrested and taxi
en- to Leon last Friday by the sheriff
of Decatur county under the charge
OF bootlegging at the Jim Grogan
sale held that day at the Grogan
farm. The arrest was made after
the close of the sale and Davis had
started for Lineyille in company with
Pingar Saul. What the, authorities
have done or propose to do to brew,
we have not learned, but nobody over
this way appears to be worrying
about it.Lineville Tribune.