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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Lodia P. Covington, city editor Of
the Philadelphia Public Ledger, ar
rived Sunday noon for a few days
visit with his cousin, Will F. Lindsey
and other relatives in this city. Mr..
Covington is one of the old time
Leon boys, who learned the printing
trade in the Leon printing offices,
and has gone out and won name as
one of the best writer's in the coun-
try. He has been connected with the
leading newspapers of Washington,
D. c., Boston, Mass, and Philadel-
phia, Penna., for a number of years.
Mick" has host of old time friends
in Leon who are mighty glad to see
him. And we would not be surpris-
ed to hear of him going to the old
swimming hole in Maagruder to get
his feet wet again, for they say that
once a person gets his feet wet in
the waters of Macgruder. no matter
how far they go away, they will soon
.er or later come back to the old town
again, even though it is just for a
short visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Recovered Watches and Money.

Last week while G. B. Price, Fred
Epperley, Ed Bell, Charles Horn and
Walter Osborn were on fishing trip
above Davis City, their camp was
looted and Mr.. Prices watch and S6
pipe, and a watch and purse of Mr..
Epperley's, as we'll as ciears and
their lunch was taken. In company
with sheriff Lorey the boys made a
trip to Davis City Wednesday, and
finally found couple of small boys
who confessed that they were with
a farmer living up the river and he
took the watches and other things. A
visit to his farm resulted in his TAX
ing them to his barn loft where the
stolen property was hidden and all of
it except some cigars was recovered,
the boys were feeling so good over
getting their watches back that they
decided not to prosecute the fellow
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Pearl Craig Taken to Galesburg Hos.
Dital,

Pearl Craig, who was seriously in
jured by blow received in friend
ly boxing bout couple Of weeks
ago, and who has been in quite a
serious condition ever since, was TAX
en- to hospital at Galesburg, I'LL
nois, Tuesday evening by his sister,
Mrs. Lillian Clark, trained nurse
from Chicago. A card received yes
terday morning, SAID he was not
standing the trip very well, and was
suffering so when the train reached
Garden Grove that doctor was wir.
ed for who met the train at Humes-
ton and accompanied him to Chart
ton. Pearls many friends in Leon are
hoping that he will secure relief at
the hospital and be able to return
home before long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Iowa Troops Leave for Border.

The expected order for the Iowa
troops which have been in camp at
Camp Dodge, near Des Moines, was
received Tuesday afternoon, and yes
terday the task of loading the troops
and equipment was commenced, the
first train leaving Des Moines about
midnight last night. The boys have
been chatting at the delay in leaving
for the border, but we imagine after
they get down in that hot sandy
country they will soon be wishing
they were back in old Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Death of Mrs. j. w. Wight.

Mrs. j. w. Wight of Lamont, died
at the sanitarium at Independence
Mo-, last week and was brought tC
Lamont and laid to rest in the Rose
hill cemetery. Her husband has lone
been a prominent member and of.
ficer in the l.. d. S. church, and Mrs
Wight has been identified in the
same cause for many years. She
leaves besides her husband, four sons
and many other relatives here and
in Australia, where she was born
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Win a Big Flag Tomorrow.

The Exchange National Bank OF
Leon, is offering a big flag to the
township in Decatur county, which
brings the largest number of cars to
Leon tomorrow to meet the Jefferson
Highway directors on their run from
ST. Joe. No., to Winnipeg, British
columbia 1t will be a flag worth
having, SO get busy, call up every
auto owner in your township and
have them at Leon Friday morning
by 10 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Peg o the Ring a Winner.

A big crowd witnessed the first in
stallment of the new serial Peg O.
the Ring at the Idle Hour theatre
last Thursday evening, it being neces-
sary to run four shows that night
The first installment pleased every
body, and it bids fair to be the most
popular SERIAL yet shown at the Idle
Hour. 1t is replete with real circus
scenes taken from the big shows OF
tho country, and it is clean and in
teresting story. The usual matinee
will be given at 3 o'clock this after
noon, and the first evening show
will start at 7:15.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Evans, OF
Portland, Oregon, arrived Monday
evening for visit with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ]. Evans. Lyman is
one of the old Leon printer boys who
is one of the fastest linotype opera
tors in the United States, and has
charge of the machines in the Ore
gonian Office at Portland. The other
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Evans, Mrs
G., w. Carmean, of Bancroft, Iowa
Mrs. Fannie Smith, of Arnold, Neb.,
and Elmo Evans, of Tyrone, New
Mexico, will all come to Leon within
the next two weeks for a big family
reunion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Many Tourists Going Through.

There are many tourists passing
through Leon every day in their
autos, and many have remarked
about the great number OF people
who are travelling by autos. The JEFF
ferson Highway, formerly known as
the Interstate Trail is being used eX-
tensively by tourists from the east
and west, and many tourists pass
through Leon over this trail every
daV
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. Frank E. Goldman and Mrs
Lille lIartindale, both Of Leon, were
quietly married in this city last Sat
urday, the ceremony being performed
by Justice A. r. Warford. The groom
until recently was resident of Da-
Wis City, an dthe bride has been a
resident Of Leon for many years.
Their friends extend congratulations
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

A rather unusual sight in Leon
was a big touring car which passed
through Leon one day last week,
which was pretty we'll filled by a
colored gentleman and his family
who were enjoying tour covering
several states
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

A fire alarm was turned in last
Friday morning from the home of
DR.. F. G. Hume, in east Leon. A
package Of pepper which was near a
stove pipe in the kitchen caught fire
and made quite blaze and fearing
she could not control it Mrs. Hume
turned in an alarm, but succeeded
in putting the fire out and stopped
the fire boys before they made the
rim
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Frost enter
tanned large number of relatives at
a six o'clock dinner Saturday in
honor of Mrs. Frost's uncle, Tom
Moore and daughter, Miss Yuma, OF
Omega, Oklahoma, who are here
visiting relatives. They left Mon
day for Grant City, Mo-, and will
visit there for a few days before re-
turning to Oklahoma.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Several autos of Leon people mo-
tored to Garden Grove last Sunday
and took dinner at the Lady Amber
Inn, and they enjoyed mighty fine
dinner. The Lady Amber Inn is a
very popular place for Sunday din
ners and Landlord Fisher tries to
take care of everyone, but parties
desiring to be accommodated should
notify him in advance and he will
take care of them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Decorate Your Homes Tomorrow.

1t is hoped that every house along
the paved streets of Leon over which
the big Jefferson Highway sociability
run will travel tomorrow, will have
their residence decorated with flags
or bunting. Let's make Leon the best
looking town on the whole route. Do
your decorating early tomorrow
morning
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Dandy Showers.

Practically all parts of Decatur
county were visited with dandy good
showers Of rain on Sunday and Mon
day. Corn is just popping, and the
hay and harvest is in full progress,
with splendid yields, and it is being
put up in fine shape. With anything
like seasonable fall there is going
to be a bumper corn crop in Decatur
county this wear
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Don't forget that Butler, the jewel
er and optometrist, can fix you up
an inexpensive pair of glasses for you
to take with you on that trip so that
you will not be without If you should
break or lose your good glasses. Eyes
examined free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. 1. E. Cornelius and
children, and their friend, Mrs. Myr-
tie Stephens, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma,
who were visiting with relatives here
Mrs. Cornelius being a sister of Mrs.
Rolla Alexander and Mrs. J. F. Lewis,
departed in their car yesterday morn
ing for few days visit with relatives
at Pella, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

E. J. Sankey buys and sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security ut the best rates,
and does . general real estate bust.
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
In the business. Office upstairs, north.
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Mrs. Jas. w. Hurst was hostess at
d breakfast given at her home on
last Thursday morning in honor of
her friend, Mrs. Edward Welsh, of
Fl Dodge who is guest at the
Hurst home for a few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Walkers Ice Cream Factory.

Since Butler, the jeweler and OPTIC
metrist has installed an electric fan
in his fitting room it is the coolest
place. in town. Come in and see. Eyes
examined free,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Sale-Residence property in
Leon, one block from paving, "
block of ground, room house and
other good out buildings, lots Of fruit
fine location, price very reasonable
Address Box 1876, Leon, Iowa. 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Farquhar & Sons have made ar
rangements to have an expert sharp
ener in their store for one entire
week beginning July 18th who will
sharpen free of charge knives and
shears if brought by the owner. Get
the free trial proposition on grinders
for farm use.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Sale-Residence property on
south Main street, six room house in
good repair. City water and cleo
trio lights. Address j. B. McEndree,
213 Market street, MarshalltoWn,
Iowa. Att
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Don't forget those dull knives and
shears, take them to Farquhar +. q
Sons the week of July 18th and have
them sharpened free and see the diff
ferent grinders for farm, shop, car
penter and HOUSEHOLD use.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Miss Thelma Franklin, daughter of
g. w. Franklin, formerly of this city,
won the diamond ring in contest
which closed last week at the Rexall
drug store in Humeston, having a
led of 10000 votes over her nearest
competitor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Joseph Roberts of Lamont, died
last week at his home there Of cancer
Of the stomach. He was prominent
member of the l.. D. S. church at the
time of his death, being bishop of the
Lamont stake.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

/. P. Baggerley, of Lamont, died
at his home there Sunday after an
illness lasting many months. Funer-
al services were held at the L. D. s.
church Monday and interment took
place in Rosehill cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

The annual Sunday School Reun-
ion will be held in the w. H. Filical
grove Sunday, July goth. Sunday
School session at IL o'clock and pro-
gram in afternoon. Watch for pro-
gram next week. Everybody is in
vited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Dr. II. r. Layton was stricken
Wath an attack OF appendicitis last
Saturday evening, and has been quite
sick ever since, but it is hoped that
no operation will be necessary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Sale-Two Ford touring cars.
One 1916 model See w. E. Lingen-
felter, Z miles southeast of Leon on
the Woodland road.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Found-On the train coming from
Van Vert, a small purse containing
money which the owner can obtain
by calling at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Wanted-Party to put up 500
acres Of hay on the Kingston ranch
near Weldon. viii pay cash or give
half of the hay. Apply to A. M.
PRYOR Leon Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Strong, bright eyes and a clear
head are the results of DR.. Weber s
eye and ear treatment and glasses
Call on Monday, July 31st from a
m. to 2 D. m. at Hotel Leon. Exam
ination free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

See the electric light fixtures in
our special fixture room. Each one
wired so you can see it as it would
oppear in your own home. Leon Elec-
trio Company. 48-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Lost-On July 4th, between the
residence of A. l.. Ackerley and c. w.
Hoffman, a lady's dark blue silk pop
lin coat, part of suit. The finder
lis requested to return to The Report
er Office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Brighten your home with new mod
ern light fixtures. We have on dis
play complete line. Leon Electric
Company 4S-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Have sold one buggy the past week,
but have one left which will sell for
$1,000. o. e. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Sale-Brand new sewing ma
chine. Will trade for cow and pay
balance in cash. G. w. Conner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Estray-From my farm, black
bull calf. Please notify me if you
know where he is. j. A. Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

We have some 5 per cent money for
choice farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Sale-On the Stone farm. 616
miles northwest of Leon, ~ milea
northeast of Decatur, native lumber
Of all kinds, fence posts. split or
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full
ton,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Mall.iane Licenses.

Frank E. Goldman, Leon SO
Mrs. Lille Martindale, Leon AZ
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Sale-Two Ford touring cars.
One 1916 model. See w. e. Lingen-
felter, miles southeast of Leon on
the Woodland road.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Phone or see Jesse Bennett for ce-
ment sidewalks at lie per square
foot 49-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
First Evening Show at 1915.
Admission % cents.
Matinee at 3 O'Clock.
Prices Is and Is cents,

For sale-2O acres 3h miles
southeast of Leon. See S. Varga. As
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Broken tense duplicated by Butler
the jeweler and optometrist. Eyes
examined free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Corn for Sale-By j. w. Cox on
Richards farm, near Scratch Eye
school house. See or phone Dan
Bartean 46-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

1t is not much trouble to pin
badges on most of us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

If you have any OF our Ice cream
packers at your home please tele-
phone US and we will call and get
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Pasture have pas IRE TO rent
for sixty head of stock by the head.
Phone Dolph Konklin, on Woodland
line
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

If you want good insurance and
fair treatment in case of loss, have
Pease & Pease write your insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid
Olson Coal and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Farm Loans.

l am prepared to make long time
farm loans IT low rate of interest.
35-4t A. M. Pryor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Sale-A yearling Red Muley
bull calf, good one. M. Griffin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Many time, the preacher in the
worst looking church breaches the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Pease & Pease write all kinds of
| insurance, and protect their policy
bOldorc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Salc-93 acres of land, 2R
miles west of Leon. Possession and
crop given at once. e. ID. fuller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid.
Olson Coal and Grain Co. =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Money to loan on some good farms
Leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

Get your wall paper at the Rexall
store 37-ff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20

For Rent room house. See Mrs.
M. c.. Mullen. f t&
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-05-19
ACTOR PLAYS
IN NEAR TRAGEDY
Henry Simmer Almost Drowned
BY Big comber At Wal r
~. kikt Beach


Those who sat In the Bijou theater
last night watching the pei Torrance
of NEARLY Married. by the Lytell.
Vaughan Players, probably did not
know how near death member Of the
cast had been yesterday afternoon. Hen.
~ simmer, one of the best actors Of the
company, was swept of the surfboard
he was using between Heipie's Tavern
and the Moana Hotel, and very nearly
drowned. The current at that point IL
very strong and Shumor was caught in
n swirl and sucked under before assist.
ance could reach him.
With number of the other members
of tho company, simmer started out
surfboarding. About one hundred yards
from the beach large comber swung
him round, knocked the board from un'
der him and sucked him down into the
whirling waters. The rest of the party
did not know what had happened, un
ill screams from the shore attracted
their attention, and they turned in time
10 see Shumer's head appear as he rose
to the surface for the second time.
Ernest van Pelt, who was nearest al
| the time, raced to ShumeT's side, push
/ cd the surfbOard under him and with
the aid Of other members of the party
who went to his assistance, carried
Simmer ashore, where after two hour
Of first aid work he was brought round
and recovered sufficiently to take hi
place on the stage last night
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-05-19
JAPANESE ACCUSED
OF SERIOUS CRIME
Secures Guardianship Of Children
After Robblng Them and As
sauIting Two Girls ~

Suyematsu Arita, Japanese, who
was arrested by Probation Officer Hut.
ton, In Pearl City, was brought to Ho-
nolulu and charged yesterday after
noon with committing criminal as
sallt upon two Japanese girls, the chill
dren. of Hiroshi sato, deceased. He will
be arraigned in police court this morn
ing.
Acting upon information which had
reached Judge William L. Whitney of
the juvenile court, aad Attorney F, E.
Thompson, p the latter representing
Manager Edward X. Bull of the Oahu
Sugar Company's plantation at Wal
pahu, who has taken q personal inter
EST in the orphaned children. Offieer
Hutton, after an investigation of the
case, swore to warrant issued by the
city attorneys Office, and arrested
Arita at Pearl City.
Girls Testify To Assaults
Testimony describing the crime al
legged to have been committed by Arita,
was given by the girls, to Officer Hut
their story, their mother died about
three years ago, leaving the father, who
WAS at that time nearly blind. Arita
appeared at the plantation in the guise
Of a Salvation Army worker and ac'
quainted himself with the Sato family,
and pretended to care for the mother.
less children.
The father died, and Arita was ap.
pointed guardian in the circuit court
last Saturday of the estate and chill
dren, of whom are Chiyo, Sueme and
Haruyo, girls, and Hiroshi and Hiraku
boys. The children are all minors.
Arita WAS represented by Attorney Jo-
seph LightfOot, in securing his appoint
ment.
Plantation Manager Suspicious
After securing the guardianship, Ari'
Ia appeared at the plantation and pre-
sented his papers to Manager Bull fol-
consideration. Mr.. Bull, who had
grown suspicious of Arita, and to whom
the children looked to for advice, as hi
had been practically their guardian
throughout their bereavement, ordered
Arita from the plantation Office.
An investigation was then started
which disclosed that the girls, who, il
addition to earning forty dollars 4
month on the plantation, were reeeiv
ing twenty-five dollars month from
Ia piece Of land which. the plantation
had given the father. According TO tn
girls they were compelled by Arita II
turn over their money to him.
Child Cries For His Money
1t was further alleged that a por
ton of the money received by Ariti
from the girls, was used by him TO pay
the attorneys fee, for securing him thu
guardianship. One of the smaller chill
dren, hearing of Arita's arrest, loudly
called for the return Of his money.
The Salvation Army officers here sa,
that Arita has not been connected will
that organization for about six years