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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published Quarter
Of . Century Ago.

MT. Samuel Miller and Mrs.
Phoebe J. White were married last
formed by W Rev. Hughes. ns pe'
w. r. Moore last week sold 40
acres in Eden township belonging
to j. Abernathy to j. r. Perdew
the consideration being $40 per
acre, and also sold 40 acres of Per
dew's land to w. T. Cartwright at
the same price per acre.
father of a son last Thursday and
no prOuder father walks the streets
of Leon.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Umphress, of west of Leon on
January 10th.
Mrs. James Wakefield died at her
home just west of Leon last Thurs:
day morning. The funeral was held
Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
The following marriage licenses
We're issued the past week:
: T.; P; Fulton 40 to Mrs. o. NJ.
: Joseph Q. Salisbury 20 to Mary E.
Charles M. Grimm % to Ida Full
ler %.
Samuel Miller Sc to Mrs. Phoebe
W. II. Sipherd, one of Decatur
county's most highly respected cit
izens, died at his home near Grand
River on Wednesday of last week,
aged 81 years. 4 number Of Leon LEG!
day,
blowers last Thursday night, the
store of ] N. Painter being entered
by burglars who drilled the safe
just below the combination and at
tempted to- blow it open. They
succeeded in running the door but
couple of tramps were arrested but
as there was no evidence against
them they were discharged
l.. P. Sigler's old horse Frank"
died Tuesday forenoon at the, ripe
old age of As years: The horse
came into Mr.. Sigler's possession in
1858, which was four years before
the civil W war II For laG many - years hnT,;h ne
goods from Ottumwa to Eddyville,
before the railroads were built. For
a number of years Frank" has oc-
cupied a good warm stall in Mr..
Sigler's barn in company with an
other horse who is "a years old:
Frank" was known to all the old
citizens and created some me ,,s excite cite
ming away on Main street with Mrs.
Sigler. He was apparently in good
health until the morning of his
death, when his machinery seemed
give s0utslalls At@0rce.4s-
Icons first fire department was
organized Monday, evening, Geo, R.
Farquhar being chosen chief. The
fremen are c. M. Axes, H. J. Vogt,.
o. E. Hull, Dave Morgan, H. l..
Long, R. B. Drake, G. G. Cook, Mel
vim Stump, F. E. Thompson, G. E.
Hurst, Will Gardner, Charles Ed
wards, C. A. Ackerman, DR.. J. w.
Rowell, Charles Bigley, Ed Ander-
son, Hammy Tullis, G. D. Miller; L;
Redman, j. A. Caster, Ira Wallace,
Lee Pickering, Albert Biddison, J: E.
Penniwell. Marion Osborn, Rich
Malloy, w. A. Brown, p. B. McClel-
land, V. +. Penniwell, r.. l.. Clark.
After one of the hardest strug-
giles ever witnessed, John II. Gear
was nominated for U. S. senator by
the republican caucus at Des Molnes
on the third ballot
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
The Federal Migratory Bird Law is
Invalid.

Here is some good news to those
who love the sport of duck shooting.
There has been some dissatisfaction
in regard to the law of spring shoot
ing which prohibits the killing OF mi
fooWyng olni arce anq viii II be e Of is nerest
Washington, D. c. Jan. THE
federal migratory bird law Of 1913
under which the government for the
first time exerted authority over
prescribed "closed seasons for wild
birds which habitually migrate from
state to state with the varying sea,
sons, was in effect declared invalid
today by the supreme court which
dismissed on the governments mo.
ton an appeal from a decision Of
the Arkansas federal district court
holding the statute unconstitutional.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
IMPORTANT DECISION
Judoe Evans Renders an important
Opinion In Regard to Rights OF
Parties to Land Contracts.

All purchasers of real estate in
Iowa have thirty days in which to
make settlement after the date nxed
in the contract for payment, ana
thirty days after notice Is served
upon the purchaser OF an intention
ment
Such was the holding of Judge =.
X. Evans in the suit brought by r.
o. Carlson against DR.. A. D. Ellis,
decided last Monday.
Last November Dr. Ellis bought
acres of land, making written CON
lor Grimes of Des Moines, and T. J.
Miller were joint purchasers, hold
ing two-thirds interest.
On March first DR.. Ellis failed to
reach Lineville for settlement but
instead wrote Carlson that he would
March is, Carlson brought suit on !,
March for $4,000 damages and
asked a cancellation of the contract
sof sale, but served no notice OF in
tent to forfeit the contract as re-
.quired by the code. On March IL
Carlson sold the land to Jack Craney
for $500 less than the amount OF
the former contract.
On March Is DR.. Ellis and his as
sociates rendered payment and ask
ed that Carlson and Craney deliver
possession, and on refusal, asked
that the court decree specific per-
fOrmance.
, Carlson through his attorneys,
claimed that the contract was term
mated on March 1st, and that the
purchaser had no further rights TO
make settlement.
Judge Evans decided that failure
to make settlement on the date due
does not of itself forfeit the con-
tract of purchase, and that both un..
der the code and under the rules OF
equity the vendor may not forfeit
the advance payments or the right
to make final settlement Without
giving thirty days written notice OF
such intention to forfeit The con-
test was at it's conclusion question
whether Craney or Ellis should get
the land, and the court found that
Craney knew of the contract rights
of Ellis when he bought and was not
an innocent purchaser:
Ehe court ordered the land deed
ed to Ellis and possession given by
Craney on Feb. l, 1919, on the pay
ment of the original purchase
price.
Real estate men in. this vicinity
have been watching this case eager
ly to know what the law Is as to
their particular business, and it Is
decision which all land dealers or
purchasers should carefully consid-
er.-CorydOn Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
WHAT SERVICE STRIPES MEAN.
Different Emblems Worn on Soldiers
Sleeves Explained.

out score card" the familiar cry
at the baseball parks could almost
be applied to soldiers returning
from France, according. to army Of
ficers. To aid the public in determ-
ining mans time in the wall zone
the the following eaS naGn has b been S Prepared:
War service chevrOn-A "V'
shaped bar Of gold lace, worn on
lower part Of left sleeve of all uni
form coats, except fatigue coats, by
officers, field clerks and enlisted
men who have served six months in
the war zone. This chevrOn Is worn
point down: An additional chevron
ice.
Wound chevron-Also "V" shap-
down, on the right sleeve. Not
more than one wound cheyron can
be worn IL two or more wounds are
at the same time.
Silver chevron-For onicers, held
six SIX months M a outside the theatre Of Of
operations silver chevron (worn
the same as the gold chevron) is al
lowed. For each additional six
months another chevron is worn.
Scarlet chevron-Soldiers honor
ably discharged wear scarlet chew
ron, point un, on the left sleeve
above the elbow. These are in addi-
tion to the usual service stripes.
Service strlpe-Enlisted men who
served three years will wear service
stripe of corps or department OF serv
ice. The stripes are worn diagonal
ly on both sleeves of the dress coat
below elbow.
Sky blue chevron-S Service of less
than six months in theater of war
is indicated by sky blue cloth
worn as the gold war service chew
ron
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
J. S. Mansfiel and Family are Moving
to Southern State.

J. S. Mansfield left Wednesday
morning for Winslow, Arizona,
where he has accepted a position
with the j. C. Penny Co., Inc, OF
New York City who have branch
store at that place. Mr.: Mansfield
takes up the work as assistant man
ager in Winslow for the year 1919.
It is with much regret that the
Mansield's leave Osceola and it is
with the same regret the people of
this city with whom they have be-,
came acquainted with in social ana
business way see them go. Mr..
Mansfield has had charge. of the
window decorating, advertising, etc,
for that we'll known and popular
firm Jamison & Son since coming
here from Leon some months ago,
and he has made good. However,
with all the hardships OF saying
good by. Mr. M. feels he is taking
1p q rare opportunity in the 6usi-
ness world that seldom comes TO
young man. Mrs. Mansfield Will re,
main here for some time longer and
close mn the business. that OF dis
nOaing of their household goods, etc.,
Non sho and the children Will 90 g
their new southern home. Osceola
DoRoeIat,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
WOLF HELPS FIND LOST SHEEP.
Owenr Tracks Hungry Animal anlk:
Locates Missing Sheep Hiddea
Beneath the Snow

a peculiar story Of q wolf doing.
a sheep raiser real favor, ia the
authentic tale, that comes from the
south part Of the county. The
owned pe 7 by nB Bert TT Boatman, ] s. +, Lsti- %
mer and S. E. Rowe, and operated
by Boatman.. The time was Last
week, just after the big snow. Here
is the story:
When the snow started falling
the night of. Dec. %, a number Of
sheep belonging. to Boatman were at
wind, which was blowing regular
gale. caused the snow to drift very
rapidly and the animals sought the
first shelter they could find, some of
them later being discovered in q
ditch practically filled with snow to
As soon after the storm as pos.
sible Bert started out to hunt the
lost sheep. Whenever the search
ers saw mound of snow, an inves-
tigation was made and some times
one of the missing animals would be
discovered in the mound At One
Rsds %oz Tnscs tnscs wss ssee aas h
ANIMAL had been digging at the
same mound in an effort to- find the
lost sheep before the owner did.
This track was followed and led TO-,
another mound which contained an
other one of the missing animals.
and where another attempt had
been made by the wolf to unearth
a mutton breakfast from the snow.
The men followed the VOLTS tracks
all over the place until all the
sheep had been found and brought
forth from their temporary hiber-
mating places.
1t is supposed that the wolf gave
up each attempt to get one of the
animals as soon as he dug down far
eonugh to be submerged in the
drifts, and probably feared his
natural enemies would come upon
him before he could get out Of the
snow drifts with the quarry.
But for the VOLTS tracks mark
ing the hiding places of the sheep,
the search would have taken a
much longer time. And as it turn
ed out, every one of the animals
came forth unharmed from their
three-day sojourn beneath the frosty
CRYSTALS. Bloomfield Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
A Piano Player at a Bargain.

Parties have not kept up their con-
tract and it seems that they cannot
make their monthly payments on a,
player they purchased q few months
same, and will give some one real
snap on a high grade player with
bench and late music on terms that
will please you Now if you want
music and cannot play the piano you
can have it right off if you will ia ke
this instrument. One can also take
.esson on the piano too. Write us
at once please. The Schneider +
Mueller Co., of Omaha, Neb., l31l
Farnam ST. z2-zts
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Study Center to be Held at Leon,
January 18, 1910.
PROGRAM

PROGRAM
$50 a. M, Town Teachers-His-
tory, History in it's Relation to Cit
izenship. F. Rice, /.
Rural Teachers-Principles of
Primary Reading.-E. Grace Raft.
1890 a. M, Town Teachers,
Principles of Primary Reading,-E.
Grace Raft.
Rural Teachers-Hstory. History
in it's Relation to Citizenship.-Sara
1880 a. m.. All-Constructive
Americanism Through the Schools.
Sara F. Rice.
Noon Intermission
1880 D. m.; Town Teachers-His-
tory, The Problems Left by the War.
Rural Teachers-Primary Read
ing, Beacon Method-E. Grace Raft.
$3.50 p. M, Town TEACHERS
Primary Reading, Beacon Method,
Illustrative Teaching.-E. Grace
Raft.
Rural Teachers-H History, T h e
Problems Left by the War.-Sara F.
Rlc0,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
OF on Texas Trip.

An even dozen Decatur county
men departed last Friday on trip
to Brownsville and other points in
Texas, expecting to be absent about
ten days. They went with an agent
of land company which is selling
land at Brownsville, who made them
rate of $25 for the round trip.
Those in the party were c. M. Axes,
G. M. Keller, John Robertson, W. c.
Brown, DR.. w. R.. West. Isaac w.
West, Marion Woodland, Bert Wood
ard, John Hardin and Gurley
George, of Leon, and Luther Rason,
of Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
KILLED MANY SHEEP
Auditors Report Shows Many Sheer
were Killed by Dogs In Decatur
C0anty in last Six Menths.

But few people realize how much
it costs the taxpayers Of Decatur
county on account of the dogs which
are owned in the county, Just on
the one item of paying for sheep
killed by dogs. County auditor Geo.
A. Meek has certified to treasurer
Chew the number and amount Of
the warrants drawn on the domestic
animal fund for the last six months
of 1918, which shows that the board
of supervisors allowed claims to
owners Of sheep killed by dogs
amounting to $4,000, this amount
tSis Gsins amount aor e. dues @ not Il REPRESENT the
amount of loss to the owners, for
in almost every instance the owners s
allowed. It is true that owners of
dogs are supposed to pay taxes on
them, but at this rate the damage
they do in killing sheep amounts TO
The following is a list of the war.
rants issued during the last SIX
n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Game Warden Hinshaw Explains
Tangle on Spring Shooting Law.

The ruling of the United States
supreme court, announced last week.
which declared the old migratory
bird law unconstitutional, has Gre
ated a false impression among many
sportsmen. according to State Came
Hinshaw has been kept busy answer
ing the telephone in regard to the
effect Of this ruling ever since s ~
peared in the papera la1t We.
a.y warden Ainshaa dgtllIls a. )
new law has sapersssdsd this DID
was based so that the ruling ID q no
effect and in reality serves no puR-
pose except to get the case out OF
the way. Spring shooting is still
prohibited and the law will be en-
forced, he says.
In q statement issued today War
den HinshaW says:
''The article calling attention to
the action of the United States SUI
preme court in declaring the Eligra-
tory bird law unconstitutional has
created a wrong impression.
''The law referred to was the old
law of 1913 and the. case was the
sas by the United States attorneys
after the district Judge had declared
the law unconstitutional.
'The United States since 1913 has.
entered into treaty with Canada
for the protection of migratory
birds. Congress has passed law
to support this treaty. which has
been in effect since last summer
The new law annulled the old law,
to the action of the supreme court
has no effect except to get the case
out of the way.
''The new law leaves an open sea
son from September 16 to December
81, inclusive, with a few exceptions.
For copy of the law, address, Rn--
reau Biological Survey, Washington,
D. c.
"Spring shooting is still prohibit
ed and it is our opinion this new
law will be enforced, so be clean
sports. Don't shoot"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Notices..

1. The second study center
which has been postponed from time
to time on account of influenza, will
be held at the Leon High School
Saturday, Jan. 1S. Miss Sara Find
Law Rice will present history and
Miss E. Grace RAFT primary reading.
Q. The regular uniform county
examination will be held in the Of
flee of the county superintendent
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
January 29, 80 and 81
Kate L. Hull,
County superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Decatur County Boy Stenographer
at Peace Conference.

Decatur county boys make good
everywhere. Lawrence Hauensteen,
a former well known resident of
Louis, Mo-, is acting as one of the
official stenographers at the great
peace conference in France. Law
renee was one of the five stenoo-
graphers selected from the Ameri-
can army to act as official steno-
grapher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
A Surprise Party.

As Mr.. and Mrs. Ern Jones and
family are moving away their many
friends and neighbors planned Z
pleasant surprise on them when
about sixty gathered at their home
ing was spent in music and games.
Light refreshments were served and
ali enjoyed a good time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Recommended for Annapolis.

Frederick Throckmorton, son of
DR.. and Mrs. R. F. Throckmorton:
by Congressman H. M. Towner for
admission as a cadet at the naval
academy at Annapolis, Maryland,
and he will doubtless successfully
pass the required examinations and
be admitted as naval cadet. Fred
erick has many friends in Leon who
extend their congratulations on his
good fortune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Rev. Flannery Goes to Blockton.

Rev. Grover C. Flannery, who re-
signed as pastor of the Leon Chris
tian church a couple of months. ago,
has accepted the pastorate of the
Christian church at Blockton, and
shipped his household goods to that
place last week. Rev. Flannery and
wife made many friends while resi-
dents of Leon, and they will soon
form new ones in their new home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Mary PickfOrd at the Idle Hour Fri
day and Saturday, Jan. 1918.

Mary Pickford, Americas sweet
heart, will make you laugh and cry
in her latest aircraft "How Could
You Jean" The story of an aristo-
cratic impoverished American girl
who bravely earns her own ivell-
hood as a cook and finds love.
Matinee Saturday 3 p. m. lie. and
17c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Statesmen.
MAN WANTED TO SELL GROC-
ERIES.
SELLING EXPERIENCE NOT
NEHECCARV

One of worlds largest groceries
Capital over 1,000,00O.O0l wants
sell sell " direct to consumer nationally
known brand of groceries, teas.
coffees, spices, paints. oils, stock
foods, etc. Big line, easy sales. VAL.
ues beat any competition. Earn big
money. No experience or capital re.
quired. Complete sample outfit and
free selling instructions start you-
Long established reliable house,
Write today. John Sexton & Co.,
352 w. Illinois St., Chicago, III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Fine Stock Sale Friday.

Breeders of Aberdeen ca tt lie
head of registered Aberdeen Angus
cattle consigned by ]. A. Record. w.
H. Campbell and G. L. Sage, which
win be held at Leon on Friday, Jan.
17th. The offering embraces some
mighty we'll bred stun and iti 8 hop
"a the most Of it will be purchased
N Decatur county breeders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
New STANDARD Oil Distributor.

]. M. Randolph, of Milton, Iowa,
has taken charge of the Leon local
distributing station of the Standard
OIL Co.. Lester Thompson having
recently resigned. Mr.. Randolph is
staying ut the Central Hotel until
his family can move to Leon, and
customers can call him at the hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
New X. of p. Officers.

The new officers for the ensuing
year of the K. of P. lodge have been
installed and are starting off in
good shape: Eight applications
SO work in two ranks. Work next
Monday night in second and third
degree. The new officers are:
Fred Marvin, C. G.
DR.. Hume, V. C.
Fred Fisher P.
Carl Reynolds, M. w.
Ralph Frost, NJ. A.
Ralph Pickering, l. G.
Joe Hamilton, o. G.
Walter Osborn, X. of R. and S.
All knights urged to be present
Monday night and help in the work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16

GRAND JURORS
J. L. Binning, Richland.
Fl. L. CoontZ, Center
S. A.. Dale, Hamilton.
Charles France, Fayette.
J. F. Howell, Leon.
A. H. Meter, Franklin.
Harve McClaran, Decatur.
H, L. Osborn, Burrell.
w. D. Robinson, Eden.
Charles Reynolds, High Point.
Charles Sprague, New Buda.
TRIAL JURORS
Q. J, Blakesley, Fayette.
p. H. Barry, Woodland.
Charles Brenizer, Fayette.
: .E,--G-& B0les, Long Creek Il
2EmDa Bennett, Burrell.
George Bass, Fayette.
Arthur Cox, Burrell-
Frank Dingman, Leon.
A. L. Dunham, Morgan.
w. M. Deemer, Burrell.
Fred Goodenough, Fayette.
o. j. Hughes, Garden Grove.
H. NJ. King, High Point.
r. c. Mcdaniel, New Buda.
Ray McBee, Eden.
J. D. Mcintosh, Hamilton.
Sam McBee, Long Creek.
r. E. Moorman, Hamilton.
p. H. O'Grady, Richland.
w. c.. Ross, Woodland.
Jink Wells, Long Creek.
F. L. Woodard, Decatur.
Lloyd Vanderpool, Richland.
r, M Young, Fayette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-16
Grand and Trial Jurors Drawn.

n The grand Jurors for the year
1919, and the trial jurors for the
February term Of the district court
which convenes at Leon on Monday,
February 10th, with Judge II. K.
Evans presiding, were drawn this
week, the following being the
names:
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-26
WILSON TO GIVE
THRILLS TOMORROW

AL Wilson, who has been giving the
people of Ell Centre thrills daily, will
give some real thrills at 2:30 p. m.
Thanksgiving day.
At an altitude of a few hundred
feet over the field he will climb from
the cockpit to the very end of the
lower wing and up the strut to the
upper wing, where he will stand erect.
After he has enjoyed himself there
for few minutes and Graves more
action, he will make his way to the
tail of the machine. He promises to
give everyone a thrill that they have
never had before.
There will be no admission, and
everyone is invited to attend and see
the demonstration on the ground just
before the exhibition-of how Mr..
Wilson manages to climb all over the
plane without being thrown off.
The stunt will be staged where the
Wild West Flying Circus was held,
four blocks north Of the racetrack
field.
The plane will be piloted by w. d.
Timm during the exhibition.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-26
INLAND AND NIPPON PLAY
POSTPONED GAME TOMORROW

President Howard S. GiIe, Of the
Imperial Valley league, announced
this morning that the postponed game
between INLAND and the Japanese
team will be played off at Brawley
tomorrow afternoon. The Japs and
the Brawley team played an exhibit
ton game at Brawley Sunday, and
the Japs were defeated by Thatcher
Marvin's outfit. The regular Japan
ese battery was not in the lineup, and
Williams and Miller, OF the Brawley
aggregation, were loaned to the Mp
pons. :,
The game went seven innings, which
held no features, with the exception
of a home-run clout delivered by
First Baseman Collins, Of Brawiey
Sawai, the second baseman for tn
Japs, executed several pieces of speed,
fielding and won applause in the fifth
when he nearly completed an unassist
ed double-p play. He caught a line driv
and, as the shortstop failed to cove
second, he made a valiant dive TO
the bag. failing only by the hundredt
part of a second to complete th'
double play. 1t was luick thinking
and quick action.
President Gipe did rot state wha
action he will take to play off th'
postponed games of last Sunday, bu
said that in all probability they will
be stoged on either Christmas or New
Years afternoon.
The fighting INLAND squad will in
wade the local grounds next Sunday
and great struggle is locked for
A couple of members OF TIE Ell Centr
team will make the trip to Brawle.
tomorrow afternoon to look over tn
| INLAND bunch, as we'll as to get lin
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-26
ARE YOU READY2"
ASKS REFEREE
THEN LETS CO.

The last call.
The students of the Central Union
high school, wish to extend to the loyal
citizens of all Imperial valley, cordial
invitation to attend the Defeat and
Downfall of Calexico" in four quarters
said little massacre, is to take place on
the high school grounds tomorrow at
ternoon.
This little affair is not going to be
a walkaway for either team, it's going
to be a scrap from the word go.
So confident are the southerns that
they will win, the tickets for the Sal
Diego Calexico game have already
been printed. The schedule was sc
drawn, that the winner of the Valley
championship, is to play the San deg
team Christmas for the Southern coun
ties championship.
According to Dick Matheson, new
tickets will have to be printed, stamped
San Diego-El Centre Game"