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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Attending Eastman School of PrOfes.
siOnal Photography.

Lloyd M. Smith, the east side pho
tographer, is in Des Moines this week
attending the Eastman School of
Professional Photography He will
return to Leon on Saturday, Nov. 4,
with the latest ideas for fine photo
graphic work for the people of Deca-
tur county for the holiday trade. This
school of instruction is attended by
the best photographers of the state,
experts being present to demonstrate
the new ideas in photography, pos
ing, ETC., and Mr.. Smith will be ready
to supply his customers with any
kind of first-class photos they desire
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
ALBA HAS BAD FIRE.
Bryant's Ready-to-Wear Store Ruin.
ed by Fire, Water and Smoke.

The following account of a heavy
loss by fire at the. store of J. F.
Bryant, of Abba, is taken from Tues
days Abba Union. Mr.. Bryant is
we'll known in Leon, his wife being
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Moore of this city:
About twelve o'clock Saturday
night Bryant's ready-to-wear store
was discovered to be on fire and the
department and citizens responded
promptly and lost no time in subdu-
ing the flames which had gained con-
siderable headway before being dis
covered
From the general appearance OF
the room the fire originated from
electric wires in the ceiling which
are concealed from view and there
was no sign of fire when the store
was closed for the night. From the
ceiling the Ire dropped onto some
wearing apt0efel in the fitting room
and worked it's way to the front part
of the store room destroying gooas
and running the fixtures and also the
plate glass in the show windows. The
fire is a serious matter to Mr.. Bryant
as the goods not burned are badly
damaged by water and smoke and
are almost worthless. His loss will
be from $4,000 to $4,000, with
$4,000 insurance on the goods but
none on the fixtures and other furni-
ture.
The building and part of the fix
lures are owned by Judge D. M. An
derson and the damage sustained is
fu11v covered bV Insurance.
Lambert's jewelry stock and furni.
ture was damaged by smoke. On the
second. floor the furniture and house.
hold goods belonging to DR.. Hols.
claw and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards were
damaged by heat and smoke and
their loss is covered by insurance.
AS soon as the loss is adjusted Mr.
Bryant will resume business and take
care for his patrons as though he had
not met with a serious loss.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Husked Sick Mans Corn.

AlvA Woodmansee, who lives "a
couple of miles northwest of Leon,
has been a sick man for several
weeks, unable to do any work. sLast
Friday a number of the X. sM p s
and Homesteaders from LEON and
several Of Mr.. Woodmansee's neigh
bors went to his farm and jumped
into his corn field, and by l o'clock
his entire corn crop was husked and
in the crib. There were 80 men and
Is teams in the field and they made
short work of the job. Mr.. Wood
mansee feels mighty grateful for the
assistance given him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
IDLE HOUR SPECIALS.
John barrymore as "The Incorrigiblo
Dukane," Friday, and Mary Pick
ford in "Eslneralda," Monday.

Two big specials for Friday and
Monday at the Idle Hour theatre.
Friday John Barrymore appears in
an elaborate perturbation Of the
melodramatic comedy, "The IncOr-
rigible Dukane," The story follows:
"The Incorrigible Dukane," q
unique combination of drama, COM
edy and romance, by George G. Shedd
provides John Barrymore, the popular
stage and film favorite, with one of
the most unusual characterizatiOns
he has yet impersonated on the
screen.
The comedy of the subject is de-
rived from series of ludicrous mis-
fortunes of which the young and in
corrigible Dukane is the constant
victim; the drama emanates from the
thrilling manner in which the young
neer-do-well redeems himself, and
saves the fortune and honor of his
father; and the romance develops
in the usual manner OF youth. These
varying elements of photoplay COM
position effectively prove the versal-
ity of John Barrymore, inimitable In
his comedy scenes, impressive in the
dramatic situations in which he finds
himself, and truly lovable as lover.
On Monday the popular Mary
Pickford returns to present Frances
Hodgson Burnett's famous human
drama, "Esmeralda," All that is
necessary to say is that Mary Pick
ford plays the leading role. The story
of the play is as follows:
OF all the great dramatic success
es of Frances Hodgson Burnett, Els
meralda," is the most tender and
lovable characterization ever Great
ed by this gifted author. AS "Es-
meralda, Mary Pickford renders one
of the most touching and sympathet-
ic screen impersonations of the year.
The strong attachment for home, "be
it ever so humble" which this ap-
pealing drama extols, the simple but
great love which it unfolds, and it's
dominant human note, have made its
success on the stage endure for two
generations. AS photoplay, "Es-
meralda' is faithful presentation
of the beautiful and noble sentiments
Of the beloved play, in which Mary
Pickford, assisted by an unusually
strong supporting cast attains anoth-
er remarkable triumph
Matinees at o'clock, first night
shows at 1915. Admission 10 and Is
cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Rexall Straw Vote.

Considerable interest is being TAX
en- in the presidential straw vote be-
ing conducted by the Rexall drug
stores all over the United States. The
result of each days vote is being
published in a bulletin and sent to
every Rexall drug store, being chang
ed daily as the stores send in their
Feports. Bell & Painter, the Leon
Rexall druggists, have the bulletin in
their show window and many people
Read it each day. So far the returns
show that Wilson has a decided ad-
vantage in the voting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
CALL OFF COUNTY run
Could Not Secure Democratic Speak.
cr for Auto Run, so It was De-
Cided Best to Call 1t OFT.

It was announced last week that q
big democratic auto run would be
held on Saturday, Nov. 4th, Hon.
Maurice Connolly having been prom
ised by the state headquarters, out
after the arrangements had Deen
made, it was decided to run tne
Meredith special over the state on
five day trip and the committee desir-
ed that Mr.. Connolly accompany the
special train. Efforts were made TO
secure some other prominent speak
er for Saturday, but the state com
mittee replied it would be Impossible
for them to send a speaker here, SO
it has been necessary to call off the
county run.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published Quarter
of a Century Ago.

The election was held on >Novem-
ber 3rd. Gov. Horace Boies was re-
elected. Doss Caster was the only
democrat elected On the democratic
ticket, having majority of BAG votes
over Emmet Gardner, running nearly
700 votes ahead of his ticket.
A bouncing son was born 10 Mr..
and Mrs. o. z. Tullis Monday morn
ing.
Last Saturday afternoon some lit
tie boys were playing with matches
near the barn of John kirkpatrick.
In some way the hay in the barn be-
came ignited and the barn was burn
ed to the ground. I: was full of hay
and feed and there was no insurance.
"Compliments of H. L. Long," and
nice fat wild duck comprised a
day. Horny had just returned from
his western hunting trip and must
have killed few ducks anyway, If
the weather was unfavorable. The
one we sampled was delicious.
Mr.. H. l.. Tullis, of Leon, and Miss
Allie Gardner, of Decatur, were mar
ried by Mayor w. A. Albaugh at his
residence last Thursday evening.
Marriage licenses have been issued
the past week to the following:
w. w. White 26 to Sallie G. Lorey
25.
w. S. Throckmorton 26 to Fannie
Carder %.
Frank Thompson 81 to Emma AL
exander 26.
John McClain "a to Minnie Massey
1S.
VIM. B. Snyder 22 to Lillian B.
Fear %.
Edward McHarness 80 to Ella R.
Post 26.
John w. Rush 26 to Jennie Penni-
we'll "a.
H. l.. Tullis 80 to Allie Gardner "a.
J. M. Stephens % to Dora A. Albee
C. E. Henderson 23 to Almedia
Pitman 21.
Alexander Bedier p to Ada Hem
brey II.
Johnny Coover is learning the
barber trade at Hamilton's shop.
Miss Maud Coles, of York, Neb.,
is visiting with Miss LaNelle Hoff-
hines.
Mrs. Sarah A. Wallace died at the
home of her son, VIM. Wallace, in
Leon, last Thursday, at the age Of 69
years. She had been resident OF
Decatur county for 3S years.
William Bright died at the home
of his son, Daniel Bright on Nov. 2
at the age of Is years, / 1 months and
7 days. He was one of the pioneers
of Decatur county, coming here in
1854
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Have a New Packard Twelve.

. Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey went
to Omaha last Friday and returned to
Leon Monday with new Packard
Twelve, by far the finest car ever
owned in Decatur county. They
started from Omaha Sunday after
noon but wereeeaught by rain at
Shenandoah, Ass tTemained there
over night. TIL is a beauty and
takes all kinds 0Ishills on high even
in deep mud, Mr.. Harvey being we'll
pleased with the car on the trip from
Omaha to Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Meredith Special Making Votes.

The special Meredith train which
is touring the state this week, passed
through Decatur county early Tues
day morning, starting from 6df8fan
Stops were made in Hecatur cQphSy
at Leroy, Weldon, Van Vert ana
Grand River, and at each place there
were good sized crowds out, notwith-
standing the early hour. Mr.. Mere
dith made five minute talks at each
place, and he had a lot boiled oown
in this short talk. Everywhere the
crowds were enthusiastic for Mere
dith, and his speech made many
votes. County chairman M. F. Spring
er, v. K. McGinnis and Jas. w. Hurst
accompanied the train on its trip
Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Drew-Holder.

Mr.. William Drew, of Brazil, Iowa,
and Miss Carmie Holder of Mystic,
Iowa, accompanied by some young
friends, came to Leon last Thursday
and were married by Justice john
Woodmansee at his home. They re-
turned home the same evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Brothers and Sisters Meet After Sep
aratiOn of Forty Years.

There was a happy family reunion
of brothers and sisters at the home
of G. w. Clampitt, of northeast OF
Leon the past week, when two broth
ers and two sisters met for the first
time they had all been together for
forty years. A big family dinner was
enjoyed on Sunday, and during the
few days they were together they
had mighty fine time. The other
brother was d. w. Clampitt, of Clar-
endon, Texas, and the two sisters
were Mrs. E. F. Hitler Of Russell,
Iowa, and Mrs. Louisa Gookin and
daughter Inez of Russell, Kansas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
IN the DISTRICT COURT
Judoe Maxwell Adjourned Court Sat
: srday Evening Until Wednesday
Evening, November 9th.

District court adjourned Saturday
evening until after election. Judge
Maxwell will return to Leon on We'd
nesday, Nov. 8th, to complete the
business of the term.
The grand jury completed their
work on Friday, and were discharged.
At this session they returned six in
dictments, one against E. Albertson
on the charge Of giving liquoc to an
inebriate. an indictment against
Reuben Connor charging him with
the larceny of hog from T. A. Suth-
erlin. and the other four have not
vet been made public, the parties not
vet being placed under arrest.
e. Albertson, the fellow who was
in iail, entered his plea of guilty to
the charge of giving intoxicating
liquor to Al Woodard, and he was
fined $500 and costs, and remanded
to Jail until the fine was paid. 1t
will take him 100 days to serve his
sentence.
Two jury cases were tried at this
term of court, that of ]. B. DeBolt VS..
German American Ins. Co., over
policy on store owned by .plaint1H
at Tuskeego, which was destroyed by
fire. the insurance company setting
up the claim that they did not know
there was other insurance on the
stock and therefore was not liable.
The plaintiff was represented by V.
r. McGinnis and the defendant by
Baker & Parrish. The case went to
the jury Friday evening and they
reached a verdict that night, giving
plaintiff judgment for $1,7SS.O5 on
his policy.
The second case was George Butch
er VS.. Henry Rauch, over a horse
which Butcher bought Of Rauch, and
which he claimed was defective and
returned to Rauch. Marion Woodard
appeared for Butcher and B. M. Rus
sell for Rauch. Judge Maxwell left
for home on the afternoon train after
giving the case to the jury with the
instructions to return a sealed ver-
dict, and they reached a verdict In
q couple of hours, but it will not be
opened until Judge Maxwell returns
next Wednesday evening.
The following cases were disposed
of since our report last week:
LAW AND EQUITY
Nancy Boyer VS.. Edward Gunter
ct al. Decree of partition.
A. Morgan vs.. A. Walker. Settled
and dismissed.
Frost Publishing Co. VS.. H. D. De-
Kalb. Eva Rhea appointed commits
sioner to take answer of A. r. Swift
ger, garnishe.
PROBATE
Guardianship of Bernice and Clair
Reuner. Report of sale and deed to
Allie Walker approved.
Estate of Bertha Alexander. Will
probated. Rolla A. Alexander ap-
pointed executor without bond.
> Estate of Willis G.. Woodard. On
hearing claim Of VIM. Woodard is
disallowed, the court holding that
settlement of the same was made
with claimant during his life time
which has been fully performed by
the administrator of this estate.
Estate of Rebecca Newlin ct al. Or
der for sale of real estate.
Guardianship of Dorotha and Hacie
Evans Report Of sale and deed to
M. Griffin approved.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
The New Serial q Winner.

"The Shielding Shadow the new
serial at the Idle Hour theatre, was
commenced last Thursday evening
when the first and second Install
ments were shown to big audiences,
and it promises to be the most excit-
ing serial yet shown, much better
than previous serials. The third in
stallment will be shown today, with
usual matinee at 3 o'clock and regu-
lar evening shows. Admission 5 and
10 cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
20 Pigs from Six sows in Six Months

Ed Owens, of Woodland town
ship is the owner of six O.. I. c. brood
sows which we don't think can be
beat in the state when it comes to
raising pigs. These six sows have
farrowed 120 pigs within six months,
making an average of 20 pigs to
each SOW. And at the democratic
prices for hogs it means a. lot Of good
money for Mr.. Owens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Lone Scouts Celebrated Anniversary.

On last Monday evening the Lone
Scouts celebrated their first anniver-
sary and several of the parents of
Lone Scouts were present. On next
Monday all Lone Scouts in the Unit
ell States commence work on study
ing the different degrees All Lone
Scouts in the Mink Tribe are request
ed to bring their first degree booklet
with them to the meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Settled Damage Suit.

H. w. Luper, of Lamont, who
was injured while unloading a car of
potatoes at Ridgeway, Mo-, had made
settlement with the c. B. 4 @. r. r.
Co., receiving about $1,000 for his
half of the settlement. Mr.. Luper's
attorneys were G. w. Hoffman and
Ed H. Sharp of Leon, who handled
the case to his entire satisfaction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Don't Forget the Non-Partisan Ju.
dietary Ballot.

Every voter when he goes to mark
his ballot next Tuesday should re-
member that the non-partisan judic-
iary ballot appears in separate col
umn, and not on the regular party
ticket. There are three candidates
for judge Of the supreme court and
two are to be elected. A good plan
is to attend to the marking Of the ju-
dietary ticket first and then you will
not forget it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Priscilla Club Had Halloween Party.

The members of the Priscilla Club
enjoyed Halloween party at the
pleasant country home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Chastain in Eden town.
ship, Tuesday evening. The house
was lastly decorated with Hallowe'e en-
decorations, and elegant refranhments
were served. Everybody en- Jed the
evening until they were ready to
start home when it, was found that
Rev. Esch's Ford was missing, but it
was. found safe in a nearby pasture.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
G. NJ. Axes Will Hold Big Stock Sale
Tuesday, Nov. 14th.

c.. NJ. Axes will hold his annual
fall cleanup stock sale at his farm
just south of Leon on Tuesday, Nov.
14th, and as usual it will be a big
sale, one of the biggest held in Deca-
tur county this year. He has fine
lot of stock and is going to close out
everything except his pure bred
Herefords. Watch for his adv. next
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
DIR. Layton Operated Upon for Ap-
pendicitis.

DR.. H. r. Layton was again strick-
en- with appendicitis last Thursday
evening, and was operated upon
Friday evening. He stood the opera
ton extra we'll, notwithstanding his
case was a very serious one and is
getting along very nicely, which Is
good news to his many friends who
hope he will make q speedy recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Settled Fire Losses.

We recently sustained losses by
fire but fortunately had insurance
policies with the Leon agency of
Pease & Pease, and our losses have
been promptly and satisfactorily set
tied through them. We are we'll
pleased with the courteous treatment
accorded us by this reliable agency.
A. e. Ellis,
Jacob Beardsley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Public Sale.

l will sell at my residence at
Woodland, on Tuesday, Nov. z, 1916,
commencing at o'clock, ell OF my
household goods. Terms made known
day of sale. w. II. Wilson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
One Hundred Twenty Founders.

Last Friday evening Leon second
team went to Garden Grove and
were defeated by the score of 19 to
12. The team from both schools
were selected from the grades and
high school but were limited to 120
pounds. Our boys received fine
treatment and hope to play return
game at Leon in the near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Leon Town Eleven Defeated by Grace
land College.

The Leon town foot ball team were
defeated by the Graceland College
team in q game played on the Leon
grounds last Friday afternoon as q
benefit for the X. Of p. band, the
score being II to 2 in favor of Grace
land.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Public Auction.

The household goods of JAS. H.
Acton will be sold at public auction
at his residence one-half block south
of the electric light plant on Satur-
day, Nov. 4th, at 1O:3O o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Notice..

We, the undersigned, have found
it necessary through the carelessness
OF hunters to hereafter prohibit all
hunting Oh any land owned or leased
by us.
Yours respectfully,
c. F. Smith, i
T. J. Smith,
A. H. Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Box Supper.

A box supper will be held at the
North White Oak Friday, Nov 10.
Everybody welcome. Sylvia Follmer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
For Sale.

Three autos, first class condition,
VIII trade for cattle.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-07
GETS OPTION OK
 JEROME ACREAGE

Joe Winchester returned from Jer- ome yesterday, having put in the past two weeks sizing up the mining sit uatiOn here and lining up a big acreage of ground. He secured options on 600 acres of ground lying between the Green Monster and the holdings of the United Verde Exten- sion.
 As the Green Monster has just opened up a fine body of copper ore, it would appear that the Winchester territory should become good copper property, as the inference is that the trend of the ore bodies is directly through his holdings. He also secured another tract of land which is sure to become a much sought after prop erty.
 Taken altogether, Mir. Winchester has made "ten strike" in securing the big mineral tracts. Associated with him are John Tate Millikin of Colorado Springs, and other wealthy men, capable of developing the prop erty into the producing stage. These men are miners and are not hunting for stock promotions.
 MT. Winchester's many friends in this county will be pleased to learn of his success of obtaining the big copper properties and hope he will make millions out of them.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-07

run manage the people and it is up to us to show them that that is im- possible. The people of the United States have frequently been fooled, but they are not often fooled several times in the same way, and this bare faced attempt to fool them in the same old way is, in my judgement, one
 of the most futile things that was ever attempted.
 "Henceforth, understand that so far as 1 am concerned, 1 will excuse these gentlemen from answering questions, because I know they cannot answer them; that if they answered them they would lose half of their following on any particular subject and the conf dence of the people of the United
 States altogether. Therefore, I, for my part, do not intend to ask them any questions. I have other uses for my mind, because I am on to the game already.
 "It is our duty to make everybody understand what the Democratic party stands for and what it intends to do. It has begun a great process of liber- alization for the business of this coun- try and it intends to strengthen that system at every point, extend it wher- ever it needs extension, strengthen and fortify it against all attacks and once for all make good the domination of the American people in their own af- fairs. On that program we are chal- lengers to all corners. We have shown OUT hand. It cannot be doubted. All you have got to do, if you want to know the lines of the future policy of the Democratic party and you have an absolute standard. You know which way we are going. The question is, do you want to head us off and it is for the young men of the country, in particular, to answer.
 q do not know, for my part, how the spirit of a nation gets into one generation after another, but l do know that the spirit of a nation is, perhaps, more intense in the genera tions coming on. The point of view of the young man is of the horizons. He looks abroad upon a wide world. He looks curiously upon many of the aspects of human affairs, because he hopes and intends to play a part of importance in some of them, and so the young men have the impulse, the momentum, the whole vision of the people more intensely in them than the older men who have grown little tired, some of them have grown a lit tie pessimistic, some of them have grown a little discouraged, some of them have had many hard knocks and suffered many disappointments, but who yet, nevertheless, with stubborn courage and steadfast strength, are themselyes struggling toward the light.
 And they are calling to the young men, come, recruit our ranks. Some of us are falling by the way. We need your force. We need your hope. We need your conference. We need your capacity to get together and stay together and follow the lead. Come, the great army of men who have their eyes lifted to those horizons where shines the light of hope for men of every nation and of every generation, where rests the re- assurance of the worlds peace and of the worlds happiness
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-07
CLARK-KAYsER WEDDING

At the Kayser residence in Kingman Sunday forenoon Sarah Graham Clark became the wife of David c. Kayser. The bride is one of the popu- lar young ladies of the town and the groom is well known in Kingman, hay ing lived here the greater part of his life. Their many friends wish them a world of good luck in the passing of their welded life.