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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
CHARLEY AXES WAS OUTCIAASS-
ED.
Tried to Buy Hereford Bull at Har-
ris, Mo-, Sale, hut Dropped Out
Wheen They Sold For $500
and $1,000.

When Charley Axes makes up his
mind he wants something he seldom
lets the price stop him, but recently
when he went to Harris, Mo-, with
the intention of buying a Hereford
bull for his stock farm, he went up
against the real thing. He stayed in
the game with a bid of $1,475, but
the pace was entirely too swift for
him and he dropped out and came
nome without bull. The sale
States. The following report of the
sale is taken from the Harris Herald
Wednesday, March 1st, 1916, the
town of Harris, Sullivan county, Mo-,
was again placed upon the world s
map in red capital letters when o.
Harris & Sons 61 head of blood
champion Herefords had been sold at
prices that, sale average price and
grand total, turned another page in
history's record for high selling
There were more than 300 buyers
present with at least 900 home sight
seers. The crowd was quiet and the
big new sale barn, well seated below
and in the gallery the entire circle of
the mammoth round barn presented
a picture of white faces young and
old, male and female, long to be re-
membered by those present.
No bids less than $25 were offered
or taken. The two highest priced
ones sold were Repeater 63rd 300,
and Repeater 66th $1,000. The av-
erage on 81 head was $l,256. The
total amount of the sale was $780,
O25.0O. Repeater 63rd went to J. D.
Canary & Son, Saratoga, Wyoming.
Repeater 66th went to J. O. Southard,
Comiskey, Kansas. ....
C. M. Axes, Leon, Iowa's grand old
Hereford breeder, and his son Robert
were here. Charley had picked Re-
'peater 63rd as the bull that he hoped
to buy for ten or twelve hundred, but
when the bidding started in thous-
ands and soon went to five, six, sew
en- and eight thousand Charley took
"heart trouble and slid down in his
opera chair, but Bob tried to persuade
his father to bid up, but Charley
gasped through his William Taft
mustache, mo, my son, no; we've got
no more bull than the Bull Moose
have
Fred Reppert, one of the greatest
of great auctioneers in America, was
the imam of the day." and when you
take the notion that you have the
blues and wish to shake them, go and
listen to Fred's way of combining
ideas with pleasing effects, and you
are Tree from the blues
= Henry Cummins, an eleven year old
lad from Leila, Georgia, the youngest
top-notch Hereford expert judge in
the United States, was here and
bought by his own judgment, fine
one, Repeater 10th, calved Jan. IS,
1915, for $205O,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

be the leader of this notable band of
business men. He inspires them and
also his audience with his purpose
and enthusiasm. One is struck with
his ability to adapt himself to condi-
tions. He addresses mass meeting
or a gathering of business men or a
High School crowd with apparently
the same ease. Harper believes IN
good wholesome fun and does not
hesitate to use a humorous illustra-
ton or to tell good story which at
times convulses his hearers; but in 1t
all it is plain to be seen that he is
seeking to lead them into the deeper
and nobler things of life.
Then, too, if you have visited his
brush works and have observed the
perfect system and the good judg-
ment used in the selection of his men
you are impressed that he knows
how to handle big men and big busi-
ness all of which has trained him for
what he regards as the biggest busi-
ness of all, the business of his King.
While Mr.. Harper is the recognized
leader of the team, he is not the
president. That honor belong to Mr..
c. w. Wade, the largest mercantile
man of Fairfield. Other prominent
men of the team are Frank Daggett,
once a victim of strong drink and
now president of one of the largest
Bible classes in the state; also
Uncle John,' another wealthy man
of Fairfield. "Uncle john says
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
A Lot of Writing on Postal Card.

Cherrington, the druggist, last
week offered Brownie Camera as a
prize to the person who could write
the words "Cherrington's of Course"
on the back of an ordinary postal
card the most times. The con-
test closed Tuesday evening, there
being "a number of contest
ants. The prize was awarded to
Dale Alldredge, of Eden township,
who wrote the words $50 times, the
card containing total of 2067 words
with 1 g, $50 letters. That's a lot OF
writing to put on a postal card.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
MANY new CASES FILED
for the March Term of the District
Court Which Convencs at Leon
on Monday, March 2Oth.

J. y. Woodmansee VS.. ]. w. and
Lillian Delk. Suit is on promissory
note for $3.50. Baker & Parrish, at
torneys for plaintiff.
w. II. Bronson vs.. Hartford Fire
Insurance Co. Suit is brought to re-
cover $4OO for loss of live stock by
lightning which was insured with dc
PENDANTS. c. w. Hoffman and Baker
E. Parrish, attorneys for plaintiff.
C. M. Axes VS., Indiana & Ohio Live
Stock ms. Co. Suit is brought fo1
$500 loss on live stock insured with
the defendant. G. w. Hoffman, at
torney for plaintiff.
Walter-Boyt Saddlerly Co. VS.
Flora & Shirley. Suit is on an &C
count for $544.15. M. F. Stookey
attorney for plaintiff. ts~
E. w. Williams VS.. H. D. DeKalb
Suit is brought on an account for
$500. M. F. Stookey, attorney for
plaintiff.
Frank Poland vs. c. B. & @. r. Il.
Co. Suit is brought on claim for
5000 for mare killed by train. Ed
H. Sharp, attorney for plaintiff
j. C. Gibbs VS.. B. C. Clark. Suit
is to foreclOse a mortgage for $3.50.
Miles & Steele, attorneys for plain
tiff.
P. L. Fowler VS.. Decatur County.
Suit is brought to compel the audi
tor to draw an order for $14O.05 in
favor of plaintiff on an old judgment
which was paid to clerk and assigned
to plaintiff. P. l.. Fowler, attorney
for plaintiff.
Fred Stearns adm. Of estate of F.
E. Stearns VS.. C. S. Stearns. Plaintiff
sues for an accounting of the part
nership between C. S. and F.. e.
Stearns in the banking and real es-
tate business at Garden Grove, claim
ing there is due the estate of F. r.
Stearns more than 100000, alleg-
ing the defendant has failed and re-
fused to make an accounting of the
partnership. Clark, Byers & Hutchin-
son, attorneys for plaintiff. -
Dora Zimmerman VS.. o. M. Zim-
norman. The parties were married
at Atlantic, Iowa, March 8, 1909.
Plaintiff asks for decree of divorce
and the custody of their two children
on the grounds Of cruel treatment
and non-shpport. Baker & Parrish,
attorneys for plaintiff. S. :
Ada " HosKins VS.. Henry Hoskins.
The parties were married at. Leon On
July 7,;.1914, and lived together
until Sept. 3, 1915. Plaintiff asks
for decree of divorce on the grouais
of cruel and inhuman+ II eatment aaa
that she be restored to her maiden
name, Ada V. Hagan. c. w. Hoff-
man, attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 9th day of March,
1916, there will be held in and for
the city of Leon, Iowa, an election
for the purpose of electing
A mayor,
Two councilmen at large,
One councilman from each of the
three city wards,
City treasurer, and
City Assessor.
Each ward will vote at the usual
polling place, polls open at 8 O'Clock
a. m. and close at o'clock p. m.
q. r. FARQUHAR,
Mayor of City of Leon, Iowa.
March 9, 1916.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Death of Celia Shular.

Celia, the fourteen year old daugh.
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Shular
who has been in failing health fol
the past two years or more, passed
away Tuesday evening about sia
o'clock. Funeral services will be
held from the home at 2:SO this af-
ternOon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
business Houses Will Close During
5}t Meetings.

All the business houses Of Leon
have agreed to close their stores each
evening except Monday and Saturday
lat 1915 o'clock while the tabernacle
meetings are in progress.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Parent-Teachers Association.

The, Parent-Teachers Association
met last Friday afternoon at three
o'clock. Prof. Gass gave very in
teresting and instructive lecture with
stereopticon views. The subject was
Trap the Fly
The association elected the follow
ing officers:
President-Mrs. Helen VanWer-
den.
Vice President Miss Josephine
Cooney.
secretary-Treas Margar-
ct Hurst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

|ernacle upon their own responsibility
and look to the offerings to meet the
expense and trust to the final special
collection for whatever remuneration
comes to the men who are on the
job all the time. Leon is responding
nobly and a great series of meetings
are anticipated. Fl s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Marriage Licenses.

Homer NJ. Johnston, Woodland .23
May Robertson, Woodland -. Is
Guy H. Hupp, Grand River .... .26
Edna L. Andrew, Grand River ...16
Harry o. Doolittle, Leon 49,. "a
Grace L. Mcintosh, Leon "a
Fay Beavers, Woodland 1y
Della G.. Johnson, Lineville .21
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For SaleA good young work
horse, one first class coming two
year old Norman filly, IL tried and
good brood sows to bring pigs, ]
fine Poland China boar, extra good
Hampshire boar, alfalfa hay. Cash OF
bankable note. Ed H. Sharp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Old School Directors REFLECTED.

There was big vote cast at the
school election Monday afternoon, a
total of 41S votes being cast, while
at the election a year ago but II
votes were cast. There were five can
didates on the ticket for directors
and two to be elected. Capt. J. D..
Brown and Fred 1eale, whose terms
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

1HS U6IIS JH6 VOJe. - . " - :
J. D. Brown go. .25O
Fred Teale -. ~. ..276
j. A. Mcintosh -. .157
Guy Stark ~. !. -. IS
Z. Fred A. Townsend -. 33
There was no opposition to T. 5.
Arnold for treasurer, and he receiv-
ed total of 255 votes. :.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Mayors Proclamation of City Elec'
tiOn

Leon IL. of p. Band.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
CHAPTER V
AT THE CAFE FRANCOIS

We walked as the distance was not great and neither
of had any desire to attract attention. both realizing
that the result Of adventure might prove unpleasant
Indeed rather regretted my decision but lacked cour
age to confess much while my companion remained
silent do not know the streets trzEersed, but as
remember proceeded for block away from the lake
'front.' and then turned south. The lady spoke but once
Of her vOliOn, and made very brief replies my
efforts at being entertaining It was after we had
walked south distance and pedestrians had be-
come fewer, that she asked suddenly.
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guests. I could hardly comprehend the
seriousness of the situation, yet my mind
was busy with details. There was no
reason why should not accept her state
ment, or share in her suspicious. had
been warned before I left France, and
was fully aware of the precautions taken
at our military aviation meets to prevent
discoveries by English and German
agents. Beyond doubt had been fol-
lowed across the water, and the inn
portance of the quest was evidenced by
Brandt's being detailed to this service. He
was a trusted agent of his government,
with high rank in the secret service, and
it was not likely he was alone. Indeed,
I already had proof of their careful
espionage in the fact that they knew all
my plans, and had arranged this trap.
What should I do now I was fore
warned? Should ignore the conspir-
acy, or boldly confront the conspirators?
1t was the soldier in me that responded,
for was never q diplomat.
This was not the place, then, where
you were to take me?"
'No, Monsieur; that was the Cafe
Francois"
"a French restaurants" in surprise.
"In name, and pretense, only Schmitt
probably believed you would be more
easily induced to go there. The place is
not Of high repute, and is conducted by
an Italian with French chef. have
never been there, but am told the other
employees are a motley set. What do
you think is best to doY"
'You are willing to trust yourself with
meF"
Absolutely" and her eyes
met mine. 81 know a man
go when I meet one.D
sSThen," and I smiled geniaIly,
1--WE will visit the Cafe Francois.
.rmitted to smoke, MademoiselleY"
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&c. $$ 49, $
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'Now your SIDE" she said gravely S'That
is if you will accept of such ally. You need not
hesitate" she added swiftly, because I woman,
for be of assistance, know. You stranger
here, while am acquainted with every street and
alley"
gazed into her face unconscously noting its youth
full enthuism, and then about the crowded with
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Z told about your machine, where the
Fl hangar was, and how it guarded. He
u gave the number of your suite at the
hotel, and knew all about the orders of the
Consul It plain that ordinary newspaper methods
of approach would be vain and he suggested and out
lined the plan followed in making your acquaintance
To me- at the time, it merely professional mat
ter, Monsieur was sent out by the Press to gain
information of interest to its readers You under
stand?"
Perfectly" and 1 held out my hand to her
the table. However your tale is of interest"
Her face lighted up, and there was greater conf
dence in the tone Of her voice.
81 am glad you say that, and show you
it, said eagerly, and her fingers clasped mine just
for an instant. 81 actually afraid you might
think me sneak a spy. not, but did my part
innocently. Yet Monsieur began to doubt the fair
ness of this assignment the moment out of that
office. There were three things peculiar to at
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Deesmber e.
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Tins is the big red lst-
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

A vacant lot in the City of Mari
eta fronting Cole Street 73 ga
feet and extending back east uni
form width for 200 feet, bounded on
the North by Fort Street, East by
property of Lucy Fowler, South by
property Of j. l. Raglan and West
by Cole street as shown by plat
marked Exhibit A" and attached
to Commissioners report and made
the judgment of the court in case
No. 1889 of Cobb Superior Court,
of record in Complete Record w.
pages 2412 of said court, sold as
the property of the estate OF Harold
Raglan, deceased, for the purpose of
paying the debts of said estate.
Terms cash. This December 4, 1916.
CORNELIA PINKNEY.
Guardian and Eek -officio Admins
tratriX of Harold Raglan, deceas i.
Dec. S-15-2a-29.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
APPLICATION TO MAKE TITLE
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
To the heirs at law OF b. q. Cheat
ham, late of said County, deceased,
R. A. Cheatham has filed his pc
tition in this court setting forth that
the said G. B. Cheatham in his life
time executed bond for title. a
copy of which is attached to said
petition, in which said G. B. Cheat
ham agreed to make title to certain
lands therein described and claim
ing that the terms of SAID bond have
been fully complied with, asks that
an order be granted directing r. B.
Cheatham as Executor of G. B.
Cheatham, deceased, to execute title
as provided in said bond The same
will be heard at my office on the
first Monday in January next.
This 4th day of December, 1916.
j. NJ GANN, Ordinary.
Dec S-15-22-29
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

No 1853, being twenty acres more
or less, being in the 18th District
and Second Section of said county.
sold for the purpose of paying debts
and distribution. Sold as the proper
ty of the estate OF Mrs B. 6 Moon,
late of said County, deceased.
This December 4th 1916.
+. A. MOON and VERNON l.. RAY.
Administrators, Mrs. B. j. Moon.
Dec. 8-15-22-29
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
A "Mutf Controller" is not an

A "Mutf Controller" is not an
electrical device for keeping the
hands warm, 1t is stevedore's
controller which may be carried a.
bout swung over the shoulder of the
foreman. A flexible cable connects
the controller to an electric winch
and permits the foreman to operate
the winch from a position where he
may observe the loading operations,
the raising or lowering of a cargo
on a ship or dock.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

claiming that the terms of said
bond have been fully complied with,
asks that an order be granted di-
recting Miss Kate S. Winn as sole
heir of Mrs. "A. VIM deceased.
to execute title as provided in said
bond. The same will be heard at
my office on the first Monday in
January, next.
This 4th day of December 1915.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
Dec. S-15-22-29.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY:
By virtue of an order of the Court
of Ordinary of said. county will be
sold at public cutlery on the first
Tuesday in January 1917, at the
courthouse in said county, between
the usual hours of sale, the follow
ing real estate in said county, to-
wit:
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
Notice to Debtors and Creditors

All parties holding claims against
the estate of M. r. Lyon, deceased,
are hereby notified to render in an
account of their demands to the un-
dersigned, according to law.
All parties indebted in any man,
ner to said estate are notified to
make immediate payment
This November 4th, 1916.
j. r, FOWLER, Administrator,
Estate of NJ. r Lyon.
Nov l7-24, Dec 1-S-15-22
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
IL MONTHS SUPPORT.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
Mrs. Mary E. Sauls having made APP
plication for telve months support
for herself and one care out of the
estate of H. p. Sauls, and appraisers
duly appointed to set apart the same
having filed their return, all
persons concerned are hereby re-
CURED to show cause before the
Court Of Ordinary of said county,
on the first Monday in January,
1917, why said application should
not be granted
This December 4th, 1916.
j. M. GANN, Ordinary.
Dec S-15-22-29.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

By virtue of an order of
the Court of Ordinary, of said
County, we will sell to the
highest bidder, for cash, On the
figst Tuesday, In January next,
within the legal hours of sale, be-
fore the Court House door in Mari
eta, the following described pro
perty, to-wit: Lot of land No.
Eighty, in the Sth District and End
Section of said County, except 10
acres out of the North East cor
DER, said IL acres being that por-
ton of said lot lying on the north
side of the Austell and Garrett
bridge road, being 81 1-2 acres more
or less.
Also the West half of lana lot
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.

0AO1ldlE1, SODD SOON L.
70 all whom it may concern:
Mrs. Mary E, Sauls having In due
form applied for Permanent Letters
OF Administration on the estate of
II. P. Sauls, late of said county, de-
ceased, this is to cite all and singu-
lar the creditors and next of kin Of
r. P. Sauls to be and appear at my
office on the first Monday in Janu-
airy next and show cause, if any they
can, why Permanent Administration
should not be granted to Mrs. Mary
ID. Sauls or some fit and proper per-
son on H. P. Sauls estate.
Witness my official signature OF
office, this 4th uay of December,
1916.
]. M. GAM, Ordinary.
Dec S-15-22-29.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
APPLICATION TO MAKE TITLE
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA., COBB COUNTY.
To the Heirs at law OF No.
Winn, late of said County, deceased,
Mrs, A. S. Clay has filed her petit
ton in this court, setting forth that
the said Mrs. c. A. Winn in her life
time executed a bond for title, a
copy of which is attached to said
petition, in which said Mrs. c. A.
Winn agreed to make title to Ger
tain lands therein described and
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

Atlanta's electrical community is
at its best, in this week of the
Wizards. Shops are brilliant with
the very things you've been want
ing to buy; with appliances for your
own use; with Christmas gifts ga
lore. You can't resist them.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

Atlanta'S celebration centers in
the show in the Healey Building,
where 4 dime admits you to a won
derland Of many maryels. You
really must see that show-several
times, if you can You'll find some
thing new each time you enter there.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

Electricity brings LIGHT at your command
light to drive the evils Of darkness from your
Streets your homes; light to len%then life'S hours
of business and pleasure; light for the healing
works of science.
Electricity brings even COLD at your command
Scientists are working now toward the practical
perfection that will place electric refrigeration at
your daily conVenience
Electricity is a Messenger at your command, to
carry your voice around the corner or across the
continents TO repeat your written word around the
earth, BY wire or by wireless.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

Electricity brings HEAT at your command
heat to cook WITH to iron with, to curl hair, or
to warm your bed or heat your room.
Electricity brings POWER at your command
power to carry you around the streets upon rails or
pavementS as you prefer; power to haul with;
power to turn machinery big and little; power to
do the manifold tasks Of housekeeping-to sweep
and dust at once, to sew, to wash clothes, to fan
you, to rub your tired muscles and invigorate your
body; power to do the mutitudnous labors of
farm work-to saw, churn, pump grind cut
feed, and thousand other drudgereS, thereby
making farm life pleasaner than ever it was before.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

All these things Electricity brings your Magic Lamp
Ct today the cheerful slave of universal service the invisible
Genie with thousand hands, eless adaptable alert
cal simple SAFE and useful every day in the year. longer
a luxury. 1t is modern necessity
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

q lADDlNS LAMP was stolen ages ago. if we are to
believe the taleWriter. But your more wonder
ulElecc Lamp right before your eyes Ibis minute ana
you have but to rub it, but to turn switch or press
luton, TO command il to tasks AadiinS Genie would have
given UP impOSShle
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08

The modern romance of Electricity surpasses the
fables OF Arabian Nights. Even greater miracles
than Scheherazade told of, Electricity does-but
does in such matter-Of-fact fashion that thew
seem commonplace.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-12-08
Today, YOU Are Aladdin

You have many lamps. From any one of them you
can summon Electricity, the slave invisible untiring
ohedent reliable.