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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
win Roberts Has Both Arms Broken.

Will Roberts, who lives on farm
south of Decatur City, met with a
serious accident last Wednesday re-
sulting in both of his arms being
broken between the elbow and the
wrist. Mr.. Roberts was on load
of hay which they were putting into
the loft of his barn when the rope
pulled out of the fork and he lost
his balance and fell from the top of
the load to the ground. In trying
to catch himself he threw his weight
on his hands and the bones in both
arms were fractured. He will be
laid up from doing work for >some
time. .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
A New Auto Dealer.

G. M. Keller, the big real estate
dealer, has decided to engage in the
auto business, and has taken the
agency for the White, National and
Stevens cars. He has received a
couple of Nationals and will have
others here soon. These are all high
grade cars, and Mr.. Keller will push
their sale in this territory. In addi-
ton to selling cars for cash, he is in
a position to trade any of these cars
for used cars, live stock or real es-
tate. If you are thinking of buying
a car, see c. M. Keller, and get a
bargain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
I BRILLIANT COMET.
Will BE Visible in Sky for Three
NlOnths-Best in June.

A gigantic comet, outclassing in
size and brilliancy all those seen in
modern times is speeding toward the
sun at the rate of 1,134,246 miles a
day, according to Father Martin S.
Brennan of St. Louis, the astronom-
er-priest.
The comet will be thing of glory
in the northwestern sky next spring,
according to Father Brennan, and
probably will remain visible for
three months 1t will be at it's best
in June
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Thanksgiving Services.

The Thanksgiving tervice this year
will be at the Christian church, on
Thursday evening at 1880. Rev. Mar
solf, pastor of the Presbyterian
church will deliver the sermon. Ev-
cry loyal American citizen should be
at the house of God, at this season
of the year, to render thanks for the
blessings, of the past year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
A Freak Turkey.

Manager G. w. Manning of the
Aaron Poultry & Egg Co., showed us
freak turkey. last week, which was
found by one of the pickers at the
plant. The turkey was a fine one
and had a full sized perfect toe grow
Ing out of the side of its thigh. Mr..
Manning told us he had seen all
kinds Of freak chickens and turkeys
in his many years experience, but
this was the first time he ever saw
anything like this turkey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Your Account.

have tried to accommodate some
people and have waited too long on
many of them, most of my trade
have been fair in this matter and
want to thank them for support and
payments and to such / am not ad-
dressing this, but listen, il you have
been hearing from me occasionally
and made no reply ! am going to-
expect it by or before Dec. 5, 1916.
"Nuf sed. Will use corn or oats.
Frank N. Hansell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Five New Dry States.

Returns so far received show five
new states and Alaska added to the
dry column. Votes on prohibition
measures in several states results as
follows:
Alaska-Tota1 prohibition.
Arkansas--Will stay dry.
Caiifornia-De Defeated two prohibi-
tiOn measures.
Idaho-Total prohibition.
Maryland-Will stay wet.
Michigan-Total prohibition.
MontanaTotal prohibition.
Nebraska Total prohibition.
.Oregon--Partial prohibition.
South Dakota Total prohibition. e
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Marriage Licenses.

.P. C. Perkins, Lineville =. .....3
Margaret Hayden, Lineville "a
Eralds Scott, Davis City -. .....2
Una McglAran, Davis City ~. 2
James MpnyoEe Grand River ....2
Ella Woods. Grand River ...2
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Notice.

1t has been reported that the price
of Ford cars is to be advanced Janu-
ary 1st. We have received no notice
to this effect however. Should this
happen the orders which we have on
file for immediate delivery, but have
been unable to deliver, would be fill
ed at the old price, but orders for
future or spring delivery would be
delivered at new prices.
Estes e. Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Former Decatur County Girl Elected
County Superintendent in Colorado.

Miss Lennie Beavers, former Deca-
tur county girl, and one of our best
teachers, being employed in the Leon
schools prior to moving to Hugo,
Colorado, a few years ago, was elect
ed county superintendent of Lincoln
county with the handsome majority
Eof 430 votes over her republican op-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Library Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Harvey do
mated number of very nice books to
the public library.
Fifty-eight boys and girls attended
STORY hour Saturday, Nov. 49,.
Three Of the Lone Scouts acted as
leaders. The next tstory hour" will
be Dec. 2, under the leadership Of the
Little Normandies." Boys and girls
don't forget the date.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Manual Training at Decatur City.

The second meeting of the rural
teachers in the vicinity of Decatur
will be held in the high school shop
at that place on Saturday of this
week. The forenoon session will be-
gin at $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Gardner Sale Postponed.

On. account Of the bad weather yes
terday the big stock sale Of F. A.
Gardner & Son which was to have
been held at theirs farm miles
northwest Of Leon yesterday, was
postponed until next Tuesday, Nov.
s28th. They have big lot of extra
good live stock, farm implements,
etc, 20 remember the date.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Foot Ball.

The Osceola. High School team
visits Leon lext Saturday, Nov. 25th.
Osceola has good record and will
make the Leon boys hustle. Game
called ct 8. b. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23

ponent, notwithstanding the fact that
Lincoln county has a republican ma
jority of from 200 to 300, Miss
Beavers running just three votes be-
hind the highest candidate on the
democratic ticket. Miss Beavers is
an exceptionally bright young lady,
we'll qualified for the duties of the
office to which she has been elected,
and her many friends in this her old
home extend their congratulations to
n er
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
What the Candidates Spent.

Nearly all of the county candidates
at the recent election have filed their
statement of the money they spent in
the campaign as required by law,
with. county auditor Walter Osborn.
The following is the list SO far as
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
''The Captain of Plymouth" "

A comic opera in three acts at the
opera house tonight at S:2O. Adults
35c, children Csc. Tickets bought
from pupils must be exchanged at
Cherrington's drug store for reserved
seat tickets. Following is the cast
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23

For Sale On account Of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. G. Stempel,
z921 Santa Fe Avenue, 1T. Madison.
lows.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
|ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
Box supper.

There will be box supper at the
White Hall school house on Wednes-
day, Nov. %. Everybody invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23
DeclamatOry Contest.

The following is the program of
the declamatory contest to be held
at Woodland, Monday night, Novem-
ber 27, at o'clock:
Music.
"Billy Bragg's Big Lie,' Jennie
Massey of Riddle.
Aviator Unmasked," Connie Far
Yer of Woodland.
who's Afraid" Hazel Lane If
Gnat Ridge.
"a Naughty Girls View of Life"
Reta Potter of Ireland. :
How the Old Horse Won the Bet"
Rolla Beavers of Beavers.
Reading by Ruth Barlean of
Scratch Eye.
Music.
willie Cross Questions His Ma"
Marjorie Petty of Riddle.
Wilder Spriggin's Daughter"
Geraldine Campbell of Ireland.
"Piller Fights" Homer Lance of
Gnat nudge.
''The Dead Doll,' Juanita Brown
ing of Beavers.
Death Bed Scene Of Benedict Ar
mold, Blanche Farver of Woodland.
"Bill Smith, Dean Mcdowell of
South Woodland.
Song.
Admission, adults l0c, children SC.
Erema. .Woolman, Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23

The declamatory and spelling con-
test of Hamilton township will be
held at the Moffett school building,
Friday evening, Dec !, with Faye NJ.
Linden and Pansy Shira as program
committee, and Hazel Stuteville
as chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-23

The rural declamatory, spelling
and music contests of Franklin town
ship will be held in the Weldon
Christian church Friday evening.
Nov. "a, at 1880. Admission Is and
25 cents.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Tie sale and dinner given by the
Aid Society on ection day was a
success. Everyone attending enjoyed
a delightful time and the financial
returns We're quite satisfactory. AT
ter expenses are paid the ladies hope
to have a hundred dollars clear.
The organ recital last Sunday ev-
ening was apprec ia ed by a large
ceived many well deserved ccngratu'
lations.
Sunday, April 10Th, DR.. J. F. Har-
ris, secretary of the University OF
Denver, will preach.
April 23rd, S Easter Sunday, and
the services will be appropriate to
the occasion, with special music rnd
an Easter sermon.
The great calamity of the nations
has imperiled our miss orary work
The missionaries a e called upon to
make heroic self sscrifioe. The churcl
is called upon to help them bear the
burden by self denial offering. BY
giving up someth, ng we cherish dur
ing Passion Week. The members
and friends of The church, VIII be
given an opportunity to aid IN thi:
worldwide work.
Moreover what better time Of the
year to confess Chcist and unite will
His church tEan this t'me CT co
memorating HIS Ia sion and resur
rect;on. We accordir gly exit nd a yer.
pressing invitation TO anyone whC
feels Christ's claims to your lite. tt
unite with us Easter Sunday.
Class meeting 10 a. m, led by Wm
Auger; public wo- ship II a. m, ser
mon by the pastor; sunday scfoo
2:45 p. m; Epwoth League 6:15 p
M; evening sern on p. m., by th'
pastor; prayer me tdrg Thursday 7:3
p. m.
LAURENCE w. COLEMAN,
pastor
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To Frank w. Shelledy, his heirs, ad-
ministratcrs, and to all whom it

To Frank w. Shelledy, his heirs, ad-
ministratcrs, and to all whom it
may concern:
You are hereby notified that hav
expended one hundred dollars in la
bor and improvements during the
year 1914 and also one hundred doll
ars in labor and improvements dur
ing the year 1915 on the Hit or Miss
lode mining claim, situate in the En-
terprise and Lake Mining districts,
in Gilpin County, Colorado, the loca-
tion certificate thereof being record
ed in book ia, page 3O4, of the rec
ords of the County Clerk of Gilpin
County, Colorado, in order to hold
said claim under the provisions of
Section 1924 of the revised statutes
OF the United States, and the amend
ment thereto, approved January %,
1880, concerning annual labor on min
ing claims, being the amount required
to hold said claim for the periods
ending December 31st, 1914, and De-
cember 31st, 1915. And il within nine
ty days after tile publication hereof,
you fail or refuse to contribute your
proportionate share Of such expendi-
tufe as co-owner, your interest in
the claim will become the property
os the undersigned by the terms of
said section.
Dated at Central City. Colo, January
6, 1916. GERALD LEAHY.
1st. pub, Jan. 6; last Apr. 6. 1916.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
DO THEY REPRES-
EMIT coLoRADo?

Sometimes We wonder if there is
something in the rarified air OF Colo
RADIO that makes for freakishness IN
politics. Anyway it is not to be den
led that this state has had its full
share of harebrained politicians who
have reflected on the reputation and
stability of tie state. There is nc
need to go over the list; it is al
most endless and reaches down thru
the entire history OF the state to
the present time.
Recently in congress we had the
mortifying spectacle of three Colo
rado representative voting nga.nst
the president lon question: which
appealed directly to the patriotism
and honor of tie country. These
were Timberlale, keating and Hill
lard.
1t Is a notable toast and often
quoted: Our country; may 1t al
ways be right; but right or wrong
our country" that is sentiment
that makes the blcod of patriots tin
gle. 1t means that when in a contro
versy with a foreign power, no mat
ter what our individual opinion may
be, every American worthy of the
name will lend his influence and sup
port to America. One does not have
to indorse every feature of the pres
ident's foreign policy in order to
line up behind him as the repres'
entative and chief Of his country. TIC
humiliate him means to Illuminate the
country and give aid and comfort to
those whose greatest desire Is to
humble the American nation.
In what position would the countr!
be today II congress had refused to
back up President Wilson in his de-
mands? We would be the laughing
stock of the world, a joke among ma
tions. Our position among the world
powers would be destroyed and any
representations whicM the president
should make in the interest OF human
ity and justice in this great world
war would go unheeded. And three
men whom the people OF Colorado
have sent to congress to represent
them voted TO bring this about.
Not as partisans, but as plain, pa
triotic American citizens we chal'
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
GIRL MATCHED THE RIBBON
Remarkably Red Nose to Aid
Her In Selecting Color.

A certain gentleman in Birmingham
is the possessor of remarkably red
nose. He was In the town one day,
and, having completed his business,
was amusing himself by an inspection
Of the shop windows.
Whilst aslmiring some ties in a GER
tain window and considering whether
he should speculate or not, little girl
came out Of the establishment, looked
up at him, hesitated a moment, and
finally caught him by the sleeve.
please, will you come into the shop
with me, only for a minnte?" she
asked.
Certainly" answered the gentle
man, following her at once.
Arrived at the counter, the little one
astonished everyone by remarking.
There, miss. muvver wants the rib
bon the same color as this gentleman S
nose."-London Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
WASHINGTON NEWS IN RUSSELL GULCH NEvADAVLLE NOTES

Washington, d. c. Members Of
the House Of Repres entatives are to
have a chance to vote to take the
profits out Of war" That was tie
net result of very lively caucus of
Democratic congressman held on
Wednesday evening, March 30. The
fight for "the poor privilege OF vot-
ing on a great public question'-as
one member put it-furnishes an in
teresting illustration of parliamentary
practice.
When the great army appropria-
ton bill Is before the house. 1t is
Gin order to offer amendments in
creasing the approximations for muni-
lions, ETC., but it is not 'in order" to
provide money to erect buildings in
which the munitions may be made.
We may go so far, as to say that
"the munitions must be made in gov
ernment plants" but we are help
less to provide tie plants.
This seems somewhat absurd to
the lay mind, but it is the law of
the house and must be observed
Especial Rules" Needed.
The only way to get around the
proposition is to induce the Rules
Committee to bring in a especial
rule" making it sin order" to vote
on the question ct providing Uncle
Sam with the necessary establish
ments in which he may make his
own armor plate, guns, powder, etc.
But the Rules Committee is a most
conservative body and it is not easy
/ to convince it's members that a "spec
ial rule is desired by the house, or
is wholesome thing, even if de-
sired.
| Those of us who favor government
manufacture of munitions scratched
our heads over the problem, and af'
ter much comforting decided to call a
Democratic caucus and endeavor to
instruct the Rules Committee to pres
ent to the house all the especial
rules needed to cradle THE house to
express it's opinions on this most inn
portant question.
First we will consider the Tillman
Bill authorizing tie construction of
an $11 100000 armor plate factory
The armor-plate trust has been goug
ing the government for years 1t has
gathered in milliors of dollars CT ex
cess profits and, according to official
records, has, ON OCCASION furnished
an inferior quality of armor. Then
We will provide additional powder
plants. The powder trust at one
time charged the government more
than one dollar a round for powder
which is now being made for "a
cents a pound.
To my mind there is no question
about the adoption of those two prop
asitions. TIE big fight will come
on the establishn ent Of munitior
plants. and my prediction is that par
ty lines will dissolve like snow or
the Fourth of July.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06

Mrs. Alfred UIen, who had been
visiting Mrs. ]. c. Williams, return.
ed to her home in Denver, Sunday,
c. A. Wagner and son made q trip
to Denver, FriGay. They took the
afternoon freight and reached their
destination at 10:30 in the evening.
Albert Stearrs has resigned his
position on the Druid and has gone
to Nederland.
Jay Byrcn Wes n attendance at
tie district court, Tuesday. He aid.
ed in the conversion of an alien in
to an American citizen.
Miss Ethel Mellow was an arrival
Saturday evening from the uniwersi.
ty at Boulder and will spend her
spring vacation with her parents.
Alfred Pallaro was sent to tie re-
form school at Golden last week.
Mrs. Jas. Grepfell returned Sun
day from a two or three weeks Wis
it in Denver.
TIE Young PEOPLES club Will have
a social session IN the Odd Fellows
hall next Saturday evening.
Alex Klien, Jr., WHO had been Wis
iting his mother, Mrs. W. NJ Kirk
returned Sunday afternoon to Tab
ernash.
Miss Gertrude Rawden, of Central
City, visited with the family of Coun
ty Commissioner r. l. Hughes, We'd
nesday
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To Sarah w. Tucker and Andrew c..
Jensen, their heirs, administrators,
and to all whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that l
have expended ore hundred dollars
in labor and Improvements during
the year 1915, upon each the Silver
Coin and the Silver King lode mining
claims, situate In the Fairfield MIN
ing district in Gipin County, Colora-
do, the location certificates thereof
being recorded in book 174, page 50,
and in book 174, page 1896, respective
ly, Of the records OF the County
Clerk Of Gilpin County, Colorado, in
order to hold said claims under the
provisions OF section 1924 approved
january 20, 1886. concerning annual
labor on mining claims, being the
amount required to hold said claims
for the period ending December 31st,
1915. And If within ninety days af'
ter the publication hereof, you fail
or refuse to contribute your proper
tionate share of such expenditure as
co-owners, your interest in the claims
will become the property of the un-
dersigned by the terms of said Sec
tion.
Dated Central City, Colo. January
{ 6, 1916.
CHRISTIAN c. JOHNSON.
1st pub, Jan. G.; last Apr. 6. 1916.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
Notice Of Application for US. Patent
Mining Application No. 022S61 \
Mineral Survey No 1eA5T

Mining Application No. 022S61 :
Mineral Survey No. 19457
U. S. Land Office at Denver, Colo,
March %. 1916.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
in pursuance of the Act of Congress,
approved May TO- 1872, Andrew r.
Mackey, whose os.office is Masters
Colorado, has made application for a
patent for 1900 linear feet on the
Andrew Lode situate in Wisconsin
Mining District. Gilpim County, State
Of Colorado, and described as fol
lows. viz:
Beginning at Cor. No. whence
the N. E. Cor. Sec. %, Twp. S. r,
"A West bears n. 1O'19'5" f. 2375.9
IT.. thence n. 74'21' w. $50 IT. to
Cor. No. 2; thence s. 15'39' w. 1900
IT. to Cor. No 3; thence S. 1921 E.
$50 IT. TO Cor. No. A: thence n. 15'
39' Il. 1900 IT. to Cor. No. 1, the
place of beginning. containing 3.439
acres, expressly excepting and ex-
Guiding all conflict with Surveys Nos
5OO3, War Dance, Minnie Extension
and Cliff Lodes, and Survey No. SOL
Mammoth Placer and forming a por-
tion Of the Eh Of Sec. %, Twp. 2
South, Range "A W., Of the 9Th Prin-
cipal Meridian.
Adjoining and conflicting claims as
shown by the pat of survey: The
above excluded claims.
MARY WOLFE DARGIN.
Register.
lst. pub, March 80; last June /, '16.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To F. R. Coffman, George w. Pyle.
O. 8. Storrs, their heirs. admins
traitors, and to all whom it may
concern:
You are hereby modified that we
have expended ore hundred dollars
in labor and improvements during
the year 1914 and also one hundred
dollars In labor and improvements
during the year 1915 on each one Of
the following claims, to-wit:
The Jenner, the Coffman, the Ed
ward and the Max Lode Mining
Claims, locations certificates thereof
being recorded in book 174 page 51S,
book 174 page SIG, book 174 page 519
and book 174 page $40 respectively OF
the records OF the County Clerk OF
Gilpin County, and said claims being
situate in Pine Mining District. Gil
pin County, State OF Colorado, in or
der to hold said claims under the pro
visions Of Section 1924 Of the revis-
ed statutes Of the United States, and
the amendment thereto, approved Jan
uary %, 1880, concerning annual la
Dor ON mining ella ms, being the am
cunt required to hold said claims for
the periods endirg December 31st,
1914 and December 31st, 1915. And
if within ninety days after the pub
licaNon hereof, you fail or refuse to
contribute your proportionate share
OF such expenditure as a co-owner
your interests in the claims will be-
come the property of the subscrib-
ers by the terms Of said section
]. A. SCHRYVER,
ROBERT WILdISON,
THOS. EGAN,
VIM E. SANDERIIN,
JESSE R. MOLER,
A. D. MEYER,
Central City, Colo, January 9Th,
1916.
1st. pub, Jan. 9Th; last April 9th,
1916.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06

Miss Elsie HOPKINS, principal of
the local schccls, returned, Sunday
evening from Denver, where she
spent her spring vacation.
Mrs. Edith William $, who had been
teaching school on the Western
Slope, returned home to spend the
summer.
Mrs. VIM. Victor returned home
Sunday after an extended visit with
her sister, Mrs. Emmett Tuck, in
Idaho Springs.
Denny Lying was over from Neder-
land Sunday, making the trip on a
motorcycle.
Mrs. Nanny Res Ugh left Sunday
for Idaho Springs 10 visit her dangh-
ter, Mrs. Emmett Tuck.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
Couldn't Go the Pace.

80 your dyspepsia is no better
eh?" said the doctor. Did you fol-
low my advice and drink hot water
an hour before breakfast"
Il tried to, DOCTOR replied the dis.
couraged patient, but ! was unable
to keep 1t up for more than Ave min.
utes at stretch"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
An Exception.

"The man who lays by something
for a rainy day isn't going to be
caught mapping" remarked the thrifty
person.
perhaps not" answered the wastreI.
unless he happens to lay by best
seller' with the expectation that it will
keep him awake"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
Wherein Thew Fail.

She-There are three things no man
can keep-a good joke, IS bill and
an appointment with a dentist.
He-Yes, and there are three things
no woman can do-sharpen lead
pencil, cross the street In front of u
horse and understand the difference
between five minutes and half an
hour.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
Domestic Tragedy.

Telephone, sir"
what is it?"
"Your wife wants you home at
once"
What's the trouble?"
"She has tight gown. can't stoop.
and the drip-pan under the refrigera
tor is running over"
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
With Conditions.

He-So your father approves Of me,
eh?
She-Well, he said he'd rather see
me marry even you than that foreign
count mamma wants me to marry.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
A Hard Worker,

Augustus-You're getting very stout,
old chap. Perhaps you don't exercise
enough. !
Shady-Plenty of exercise, old man.
/ shave myself every morning.
Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
On the Club veranda

Nobody wants to play bridge with
Mrs. Lean. She talks all the time"
Il suppose she'r quiet when she's
dummyf"
"Quietf She talks twice as muchi"