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CATTLE MARKETS
ST. PAUL

HOGS-Receipts 23,5o0; Steary;;
range 9.50@1O.1O; bulk 9.S5@9.95
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; killers
steary; steers 4.25@1O.25; cows-heif-
ers 4.75@7.5O; calves steary; 1900
1900; stockholders weak; 3.5O@775.
SHEEP-Receipts $4,000; steady;
lambs 7.OO@12.75; wethers 6.O0@S:50
ewes 5.50@9.OO. .--.
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LOCAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Forecast.

Forecast.
For North Dakota: Fair and colder
tonight and Tuesday.
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CHICAGO

HOGS-Receipts 10000; strong;
bulk 1920 o 1866; light $50 @ 1850:
rough 1O.20@10.35; pigs 7.7509.6O.
CATTLE-Receipts 1900; steary;
native beef steers 7.50@11.60; west
ern steers 7.35@1O.O0; stockholders
5.35@S.40; cow-heifers 1900 1900;
calves 9.OO@13.25. 80:
SHEEP = Receipts 1900; firm;
wethers 9.25@lO.50; lambs 11.4O 4
I3.75.
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STACY ADAMS SHOE ~
for men; real gentleman's shoe
Have you tried them? w.,
RICHMOND E. WHITNEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
Famous Musical Comedy Coming
Here saturday.

The popularity of musical .attrac-
tions looms brighter and brighter as
the years 60, BY, until at last they
have become the recognized standard
of popular entertainment. In the lat;
from the U. S. A" is seen absolutely
the best, from the deepest and most
impressionable dramatic perform
ance to the highest and daintiest
comedy. 1t has been proclaimed
truly musical production with a
plot, Interpreted by the original big
city cast and famous beauty chorus
of twenty winning damseis from
Broadway, a carload >of scenic effects
and wonderful wardrobe, direct from
it's metropolitan engagement. "The
Girl from the U. S. A., is distinctly
an American comedy, but with the
scenes laid in the flowery kingdom, of
Japan, and has become famous for
it's wonderful scenic and electrical
effects. This large attraction comes
to the Leon opera house for special
engagement of one night, Saturday,
Feb oath
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church.

S9l.! sunday school at ;9:45 a a. m. n,
Ineme: Growth in Grace.
Epworth League at -. $3.50 p. m.
Evening service at 1880 +. M.
Theme: "The objectionable Sin
The missionary address by Miss
Griffith last Sunday morning, was
one of the best that it has ever been
our privilege to hear. The thank Of
fering amounted to $40.
The community service which was
held in our church last Sunday even
ing was largely attended. The week
for community singing was properly
launched. Prof. Gass presided. The
address by v. r. McGinnis was GER
tainly splendid and from the COM
ments heard was appreciated by all.
Our second quarterly conference
was held in the parlors Of the church
Monday evening. Dr.. Shaw presid-
ed The business of the quarterly
conference was considered and re-
vealed progress and activity on the
part of the church. Dr.. Shaw deliv-
cred us a helpful and inspiring ad-
dress on "The Program and the
Goal" Another mile stone has been
passed. Half of the conference year
is practically gone, let us all make
much of.the remaining days and
weeks that belong to us.
All of our regular services next
Sunday. Also remember that at our
mid-week prayer meeting which will
next meet on Feb. 2S. that we con-
tinue the study of the book of Reve-
lations. Read chapters 5 and s, and
.DIan to be with us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
IDLE HOUR SPECIALS.
An Unusually Good Program PrOMis-
ell for the Coming Week.

The second installment of the new
serial, The Lass of the Lumber
lands" featuring Helen Holmes, will
be shown today Thursday with the
shows. The first installment of this
serial was shown last Thurday to q
packed houee and it starts out prom
Using to prove very interesting.
Friday the big star of the movies,
Mary Pickford will be seen in a re-
markable dramatiZation of 'The
Founding" one OF the most sweetly
peIsOnated on the screen. The found
ling is the daughter of a struggling
artist, at whose birth her mother
dies. { Because of his wonderful love
for his wife the artist hates the child
that caused her death, and gives the
care for. She drifts through
strange and varying life, her father
in the meantime attaining fame, and
a yearning for his child, and ends
with them happily united.
Matinee at 3 O'Clock, and 10
cents, first night show at 7:15, prices
10 and Is cents. t&a
Saturday there willi be another
funny Charley Chaplin picture, with
matinee and regular evening shows.
Everybody wants to see the funny
fellow.
Mary PickfOrd is again on the bill
! for Monday, Feb. 26th in The Pride
of the Clan," delightful old Scotch
picture play, in which Mary Pick.
ford appears as Afargret MacTayish,
succeeding her father as head Of a
clan, ruling the fishermen of the
island with a spirit Of Kindness. The
days and nights come and go and
with them the simple courtship of
Jamie Campbell, a young fisher lad.
On the eve of her betrothal to Jamie,
Margret is suddenly confronted with
a situation which takes away her
bonnie smile. 1t is one OF the
sweetest stories ever written. Matt
nee at o'clock, Hrst-night show at
7:15.
The regular Monday night Para
mount feature has been changed to
Tuesday night so as to make room
for the special Mary Pickford fea-
ture Monday night, when Constance
Collier will appear as Jane Bartlett,
not a, vampire, in The Tongues OF
Men, In sermon on the evil OF the
theatre the rector of, fashionable
church refers dlrectly to Jane Bart
lett and the grand opera ''ZapOrah,
of which she is the star. Stung to
the quick she accepts his challenge
and determines to make him "eat his
sermon, word for word She con-
vinces him that he owes her an apOl-
ogy, which he publicly makes, and
the play ends with the rector oner-
ing to marry the prima donna.
Matinee at 3 o'clock, first night
show at 7:15.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
ADVERTISING PAYS BIG
J. W. narst & Co.'S Fire Sale Drew
People for Many Miles and was
a Splendid Success.

A fair illustration of what good
advertising will do was shown at the
fire sale of J. w. Hurst & Co. last
Friday and Saturday.
AS a result Of just one announce
ment in the Leon papers the whole
town was filled with eager shoppers
and they brought real money with
them too.
= from nine O'Clock when the sale
opened until twelve o'clock the cash
sales at the Hurst store amounted
to $3.50, which is some business.
Naturally the mot of the crowd
was at the fire sale, but nearly every
store in town did an extra big busi-
ness for Friday.
Mr.. Hurst is quoted as saying that
had they had room and clerks enough
it would have been easy for them to
nave doubled their saleG.
There was much good natured rlv.
airy between customers trying to get
the best bargains but everybody who
tried got some mighty good values
and all felt repaid for the effort put
forth.
AS announced on another page. OF
this paper next Friday and Saturday
are to be big days also.
Read this announcement care
fully and if you see anything that
looks good to you, get there early
for you may be sure that every ar
ticle will be just as advertised and
big bargain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
New Court Cases.

Marion Woodard ct al. vs. J. r.
McClelland ct al. Action to quiet
title to real estate. c.. w. Hoffman
and Varga & Son, attorneys for plain
tiff
Patrick Griffin VS.. Maggie Taylor
ct al. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage given to secure note for
$500. ". r. McGinnis, attorney for
plaintiff.
Grace Jennings ct al. VS.. Ella f.
Machlan ct al. The parties are the
heirs of VIM. A. Machlan deceased,
and asks that the shares of the heirs
be confirmed, the property sold and
the proceeds divided among the
legal heirs. v. r. McGinnis, attor-
ney for plaintiff.
Alice M. Lewis VS.. Mary Gaines ct
al. The parties are the heirs OF J:
p. Hamilton deceased, and plaintiff
asks that the real estate belonging
to the estate be, partitioned and sold
legal heirs. G. w. Hoffman and Ed
II. Sharp, attorneys for plaintiff. =.
Beulah Butcher VS.. Orville Butch
er. Plaintiff and defendant were
married at Davis City on Feb. %,
1910, and lived together until Jan.
| 20, 1917. Plaintiff asks for a de-
cree of divorce on the grounds OF
cruel and inhumap treatment, the
custody of their two minor children,
500 temporary and $500 perma-
nent alimony. Will ]. Springer, at
G. M. Russell VS.. C. NJ. Axes Suit
is to recover brown mare which de-
fendant purchased from M. 'E. New
lin on which plaintiff claims mort
gage. S. M. Amos, attorney for
plaintiff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
AT THE NEW THEATRE.
Billie Burke and Theda Rara Fea-
lures for Friday and Satur-
day Programs.

The program for the balance Of
this week at the New Theatre is an
extra good one. Thursday there is
a four reel program, embracing
Marguerite Clayton and Lillian Drew
in "The Sinful Marriage Sunshine
Mary Anderson in The Luck Charm"
and Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in a
one part comedy, The Professional
Patient. Prices are and 10 cents.
Friday is Billie Burke Day, and
four parts Of the serial "Gloria's. Ro-
nance will be presented Billie
Burke is one of the most beautiful
and charming actresses or the screen
and she is making many friends
among theatre goers in Leon. Matt
nee at 2:3O, 5 and 10 cents, first
night show at 7:15, prices 10 and
Is cents. a
An extra feature for Saturday is
Thede Bara in Gold and the Wom-
an" in six parts, which takes one
hour and thirty minutes to present.
Miss Bara is one of the most cele-
brated actresses of the day, whom
every body hates, but admires, for
she can play the part OF vampire to
perfection. In this play she appears
as a Mexican adventures, a charm
err and wrecker of men. Matinee at
2:30. first night show at 7:15. Prices
5 and 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
Leon Boy i'm OratOrical Contest al
State University.

Leland G. Ackerley, Of Leon. who
is student at the State University
teen contestants on the oratorical
contest for the championship of the
university this year, which was held
on last Thursday evening, and he
within one point of winning second,
his total score being 27S while the
winner of second place had 279. His
subject was "World Leadership y
and he was highly commended by the
judges, the markings of the three
first contestants being very close. Le-
land was quite an orator when he
was a student in the Leon High
at the State University. Winning
even third place in a contest in which
fourteen participated is doing pretty
good, and being one of the first three
is considered great honor at Iowa
City. His many friends extend their
CONGRATULATIONS to him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
THE MT. AYR MfETlNG
Coleman and Kemp are Drawing BIG
Crowds at Mt. Ayr Revival aad
Making iMaay Converts.

Large congregations have been at
tending the Speciak services now be-
ing held at the Methodist church. On
several occasions the south gallery
that is Opened only when unusually
large congregations are present.
Sunday NIGHT the church was crowd
ed, and many who came had to leave
because the accommodations were
exhausted
Last Thursday evening the invita-
ton was given for the first time, and
have been responses at almost every
service At the service last evening
there was the largest response that
there has yet been, over twenty peO-
pie coming forward, some of them
for re-consecration and others for
decision and for the first confession.
Those who came when the invitation
whose coming there might. we'll be
great rejoicing. Lately, however,
older persons have been coming. The
outlook now is that there will be
still others and larger results are yet
in the future.
A special interest was attached to
the service last Sunday evening, by
V. r. McGinnis, Of Leon. Mr.. Nc
Ginnis has frequently been heard in
Mt. Ayr, often at the bar in the try
ing of cases, and appearing before in
terested hearers to present his care
full thought regarding the political
problems Of the time, but this was
the first time that he had come be-
ious reasons. The great congrega-
ton of more than 600 people who lis
tened to him on that occasion We're
not only interested and pleased by
his thoughtful address on Charity
the Best Thing in the World but
they were impressed by the personal
stand that the speaker has taken re-
ga1<.ng christianity and by his will
ingness to witness for the truth
he has accepted for his own guild
ance.
Strong sermons have also been de-
livered by, Mr.. Coleman. His sermon
last Wednesday evening on The
Roaring Lion" which was extensive
ly advertised, drew a large hearing,
and was widely commented upon.
On Thursday evening large delega-
donia Methodist churches were pres
ent. Coleman and Kemp had recent
ly held revival meetings at these
places with great results, and a
goodly number of this delegation
consisted of converts who had come
out during these meetings. Their
presence and help on that evening
were an inspiration, and thev will be
gladly welcomed at any time Num-
bers of people from the surrounding
country have been in attendance,
some OF them coming from places At
a considerable distance.
These meetings will continue
through this week, with service each
evening at 1880. opening with fine
song service. Every ole is invited
to be present at these services so far
as possible, and to participate in the
morning prayer meetings which are
being we'll attended-Nlt Ayr Rec
ord-NeWS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
John Burke.

This community was greatly
shocked last week when word was
received that John Burke had died at
Rochester, Mimi, where he had gone
for treatment. He had been suffer
ing with stomach trouble for some
orrhages. He was advised by his
physician to go to Rochester for an
operation, which he did, accompani-
ed by his wife and uncle, VIM. Tun-
ney.
it was found that he was suffering
from perforating duod ulcers. he
seemed to be improving after the
operation on Monday, until Thursday
he suffered relapse, and all that
ually grew weaker and passed to the
great beyond Sunday at 2:3O p, m.
John grew to manhood in TINS
neighborhood and was well liked,
which was very much evidenced ny
the large concOurse of friends and
neighbors and the many beautiful
flomers at the funeral.
tine, Iowa. August 5, 1878: and died
at Rochester, Mimi, Feb. 4, 1917.
He came to Kellerton, Iowa, at the
age of nine years and made his home
with his uncle, VIM. Tunney. He was
married April S, 1899, to Miss Dena
Nj. Mannasmith. He leaves to mourn
his loss loving wife, three brothers
and one sister, besides a host OF
friends and relatives.
Two brothers, VIM. Burke of Mus.
catine, Iowa, and Tom Burke. OF
Grand Island, Neb., and the sister,
Mrs. Nellie McDermott of Arvada,
Wyoming, were present at the run
eral. E. l.. Burke of Willard, Mon
tana, was not able to attend.
The funeral was held from st.
Mary's church Friday, and interment
made in Maple Row cemetery. The
relatives have, the sympathy of the
entire community in their sad be-
nt.-Contribut&.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
COle-Tullis.

A very pretty home wedding oc-
Cured on Friday morning, Feb. IL,
at the home Of Mrs. Emma Tullis. in
Decatur, when her daughter, M1ss
are, II as ted tz2 &c ,SssA
Mr.. Forest Cole, OF Grand Riyn11
The couple descended the stafrway
unattended and took their places in
the parlor while Miss Naomi Stevens
sang 'I'll Love You Truly" and
were met by Rev. Forest Perkins,
who spoke the impressive words
which united this worthy young
couple in holy wedlock.
After congratulations the guests
were invited to the home of the
brides brother, Jack Tullis, where q
bountiful wedding repast was served.
choicest young ladies, was becoming
ly attired in Georgette crepe cream
wool, and carried beautiful spray
of begonias. She was born and rais-,
ed at Decatur, and counts her friends
hy her acquaintances She possesses
a beautiful voice, and is always Will
ing and glad to use it, and she Will
be greatly missed in her home town.
The groom is one Of the rising
young men of Grand River, being the
efficient and popular postmaster OF
Grand River.
Out of town guests present were
Mr.. and Mrs Herb Fletcher of Well
don, Miss Naomi Stevens of Ogden.
Iowa, and Will Daughton and VIII
Krammer, of Grand River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole will 80 to
housekeeping at Grand River and 9
host OF friends wish them asgreat
deal Of happiness and prosperity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
1.-The Girl From the U. S. A. Coming
to Leon Saturday.

When the circus comes to town
the entire population gets out on the
streets to welcome it, and the people
are received with open arms. Not at
tempting to draw comparisons, we
maintain that when The Girl from
Mexico, the latest New York musical
populace act in the same manner and
performers and players are given the
same cordial reception which the
denizens of the sawdust ring receive.
This is true of SO few attractions,
that it is worth noticing, from Maine
to California, and from the norther..
most cities Of Canada to the Gulf OF
the U. S. A." comes to the city, the
comedy sensation, THE. Girl from the
U. S. "A" has been given the, glad
hand and has proven, beyond doubt.
the greatest musical comedy Of the
decade. This large production, intact
with the original eastern cast and
famous beauty chorus, will be the at
traction at the Leon opera house on
Saturday night, Feb. Oath.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
Long Term of Service.
Decatur, Iowa, Feb. 20, 1S1

Decatur, Iowa, Feb. 20, 1917.
To Our Many Friends and Patrons,
Twenty-four years ago this month
the writer entered the banking bus1-
ness in Decatur, Iowa. and has been
continuously connected with same as
cashier every since. We feel JUST
fled in pointing with pride to the
banks steady and substantial growth
during this period, and at this time
we wish to call your attention, par.
tic,llarly, to the rapid increase OF our
deposits during the last two years. At
the close of business, September II,
1915, we had deposits of $166,5 595.-
so; September 12, 1916, $2O7, lS4.-
rs: December 1, 1915, 1925, ,9O6.O2,
while, at the last state departments
call, as provided by law, which was
February 10, 1917, our books dis
closed total deposits of $256, 1867 4.
OF this amount we have loaned on
first class security, SPAS, 1923. You
will note by our published statement
that our surplus fund, has been IN
creased from $6,000.00 to SS,OO0.O0
during the past year which you must
recognize is only accomplished by
such institutions which are operating
on a definite and conservative basis.
We realize full well that our sue
cess does not lie in our efforts alone,
but must be contributed to the very
definite, individual, good will OF our
friends and patrons, and we take ad-
vantage Of this opportunity to ex-
press to you our hearty appreciation
of your good patronage, soliciting
the continuance of same, and prOmls-
ing you every attention consistent
with good banking.
Z. w. Townsend,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
Mrs. Fl. J..Clcse and Son, Fred j..
Close, Have Narrow Escape.

Mrs. Fl. J. Close and son: Fred j..
Close, had very narrow escape
from being burned to death in q
hotel which Mr. Close conducts in
Kansas City, early Sunday morning,
floor of a.. big apartment house.
About 1880 o'clock Sunday morning
Mrs. Close was awakened by Fred,
and told to hurry as the house was
all on fire The two floors below
were a mass of flames and Mrs:
robe and get out of window on a
fire escape, from which she was res
cued by firemen. Fred escaped in a
similar way. The firemen were able
to control the fire after the first and
second stories were wrecked, and in
places the flames ate through into
the third floor. Mr.. Close carried in.
surance, and they are both thankful
they escaped with their lives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
Donaldson-Brewer.

Mr.. Clifford P. Donaldson, Of Lee
row, and Miss Eliza Brewer Of Mt.
Carmel, were united in marriage at
the Christian church parsonage in
Paxton, on Friday: Feb. 2 alto 2.
M, Rev. Guy B. Williamson; pastor
unattended and their marriage will
be surprise to their many friends is
an Industrious farmer, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. c.. N. Donaldson Of De-
catur, Iowa. For several years he
has farmed with Mr.. r. N. Webb.
with whom Mr.. and Mrs. DOnalds0n
Will make their home
The bride is charming young
lady, her father is "a prosperous
farmer near Mt. Carmel in Wabash
county. For some time she has made
her home with cousin, A. W. Rob
bins of near Leroy, where their
conrtship began. eliminating IN the
happy event of Feb. 2. Mr.: and MRS.
Donaldson departed Immediately. for
their new home where they Will be
glad to receive their friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
1t Was Our Jonah Day.

Last Wednesday was sure Jonah
day in The Reporter office. A break
on our big press delayed us several
hours, and when we finally got to
press a couple of hours late we went
IN against the real thing. There Is
a mysterious but aggravating thing
known as static electricity which at
times. effects paper. and on our last
run the paper was SO full OF cleo
tricity you could hardly tear the
sheets apart, and many were clogged
in the folding machine, the result be-
ing that some of our subscribers re-
ceived papers which were in rather
bad shape, being folded very crook
ed, but we did the best we could un-
der the circumstances, catching our
county mails Wednesday night by the
entire force going without dinner or
supper, but our single wrappers were
mailed a dav late. We trust it will
be many moons before we have an
other such day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
king--WOOdard.

Mr.. Ralph King, of Omaha, Neb ,
city, were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marion Woodard, in this; city,
last Sunday evening at O'Clock, the
ceremony being performed by Rev.
Henry Esch, pastor of the Leon
Christian church, being witnessed by
only few intimate friends.
The bride is we'll known by all our
readers, having spent practically all
travelling representative of the Amer
lean Sugar Refining Co., and has q
very lucrative position. Mr.. and
Mrs. King will remain here for a few
days before leaving for Gering, Neb..
where they will make their home;
Friends extend congratulations and
we'll wishes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
DR.. Bowman's Hair Raised.

DR.. F. A. Bowman's hair, what he
has, usually lies very nice and
smooth, but Monday morning 1t stood
straight up, and DR.. has had hard
trouble keeping it down ever since.
He was starting to the country in
his car and while going down the
depot hill his steering gear broke.
The pavement was covered with
sleet, and his car spun around like a
ton several times before he struck
the curb and smashed front axle.
Brakes were no good on the ice COW
cred pavement, and DIR. says he
thought his time had come. for he
vas travelling - pretty good clip
at the time Of the accident.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-22
Decatur NJ. Il. Church.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.

Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Sunday morning, Feb. 25 at II,
preaching, also preaching every Sun
day night The subject on next Sun
day night will be "A Good Man Driv-
en- from Home Because of Disobedi-
ence.'
A large crowd attended the pink
rose at the Nj. +. church on last Sun
day evening. Come next Sunday
night and bring some one with yOd.
Let us not forget prayer meeting
every Thursday night. Remember
reter and John went up to the place
of prayer together. Acts 81. Let US
be there next prayer meeting night
The last number of the lecture
course will be given on next Monday
night, Feb. 26th. We wish to cor
rect the mistake we made last Sun
day night This is cartoonist