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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-07
WILL PROBABLY
OPEN UP YARDS
HERE MONDAY

With the back to-worI vote Of Sc.
atile's striking shlpyard workers in
full swing Friday yard owners are
declared to be preparing to open
their plants Monday In expectation
of a favorable result from the ballot
Aitho about ~ to ~ unions have
practically completed their vote. one
union only has announced the exact
number 81 votes east This IL the
sheet Metal Workers union. where
% workers voted TO resume work
and were opposed by 90
The Drnftsmen'a union has over
whelminTly voted to roturn 20 work.
but the ballot was secret. and. TO
gether with that OF the other unions
affiliated with the Metal Trades
council. viii not be announced until
tabulated by the strike committee
and the canvassing committee Sat.
urday night
Electrical workers. painters, ship
wrights and shipwright laborers
commenced TO vote late Thursday
with the ballot still incomplete Fri.
day. Ballots Of the Molders' union
have all been cast and are being
kept under lock until Saturday
night
Big Vote Today
The Builermakers' union. with iS.
O00 members commenced to vote
Friday In the Armory Even with
speed.up methods IN effect Il Is not
expected that all ballots ~ this or
ganizatlon viii be in until late Sat.
urd1y.
with 21 unions affiliated with the
Metal Trades council a split on the
question Of returning 20 work is i'm.
possible. Not the total number Of
votes for or against the proposition
will decide the question, hut the ma
iority Of unions voting yes or
no" II II unions favor the re-
opening Of the yards, majority
viii have been created.
Technically II seattle unions vote
tcoNT'p oS PAGE FtFTEEN)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-03-07
POISON GAS
is USED in
new fight
Battle Raging in Berlin
Streets Around Besieged
Police Headquarters
STRUGGLE IS BITTER

BY FRANK }. TAYLOR
Omitted Press Stuff Correspondent
BERLIN. March c.--f3 y. m-)
Il battle ragged This afternoon
in the streets around police
headquarters. which was be-
seiged By the rebels.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Mike Mayer reached that coveted
goal of three score years and ten on
Sunday, and he was reminded OF tn the e
remembrances from his children and
other friends. Mr.. Mayer is one of
the pioneer businessmen of Leon,
having located in this city. in 1880,
and has resided here for thirty-nine
years. Until few years ago he was
engaged in the clothing business and
since the first year he came to Leon
he has been the big wool buyer OF
Decatur county, and since selling ms
clothing business has still continued
the wool business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Geo. w. Penniwell has moved the
house known as the old John Gates
residence, just north of Miner 4
Frees lumber yard which he pur-
chased of L. E. Gassett, to the east
side of the lots and placed it on a
foundation which makes it look
mighty high, but when George gets
through grading the lot and rem o t:
residence. Mr.. Penniwell will erect
fine stone residence for himself on
the old site, which will be one OF
the most commodious residences in
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

The young ladies of the First
Presbyterian church are fortunate in
securing for the Pipe-Organ recital,
Sept. rs, 1919, Mrs. Ella Kemp
Woodland Organist and Mrs. Burgess
soprano soioist. Mrs. Woodland
graduated fro he American Con-
servatory in Gnicago, and has had
8 years experience in Osceola; 2 years
at East Capitol Hill and years at
University church at Des Moines
Iowa.
Mrs. Burgess il one of the in
has pleased Leon people at previous
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Ed H. Sharp gave the children Of
west Commercial street the time OF
their lives last Friday evening, when
he invited them out to his farm to
eat watermelons, and say, those
Youngsters for once had all the
melon they wanted, and it is safe
to say that none of them Will ever
be guilty of robbing Mr.. Sharp
vines. Ed is a mighty liberal fellow
with his melons, but notwithstand-
ing his generosity he lost fully 500
worth of melons this year by fellows
tearing up the vines while robbing
his melon patch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

]. F. Lewis, of north of Leon re-
turned last week from an extended
trip through the west. He was. gone
eight weeks, and travelled all over
Washington, Oregon, Montana and
other western states, and says while
he had a dandy good time, in all his
travels he did not find any place
which was the equal Of southern
Iowa, and he has decided that he
will continue to make his home right
here's Frank had the western fever
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Merwin, of near
Pawnee City, Illinois, who had been =
INF. and Mrs. A. Merwin and sister
Mrs. W. A. Alexander, in this city,
departed Saturday in their auto for
an extended trip to Helena, Montana,
and other western points stopping on
the way at Magdalene, S. D., to look
after farm which they own at that
place, which is increasing In value
very rapidly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Moore and
daughter, Miss Eta, left Friday in
the latter's car for Dickinson, n. D..
to attend a reunion of the family of
Mrs. Moore's sister, Mrs. j. L: NC
Cutchan. Two sons in the McCut-
chan family have just returned from
10 months service overseas, and
October for South America where he
has two years contract with the
government in civil engineering and
their fourth son returns to the
University. 1t is over fifteen years
since the Moores have seen the entire
family together.-Gregory, 5. u.
Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Many friends in Leon will be sorry
to hear of the death last week with
in a few days of two of the three
children of Raymond Watsabaugh,
who made their home with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Watsabaugh in st. Joe. Their father
was in Oklahoma at the time they
were taken sick and one died before
one shortly after he arrived. The
mother, who was formerly Miss
Helen Norton, of Leon died in
Colorado about year ago, and the
children had made their home with
their grandparents since their
mothers death.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

C. M. Axes and E. Housh returned
last week from a business trip to
Pingree: N. D., and while there were
entertained by Bob kennett and wife,
formerly of Leon at their fine ranch.
The Leon men, say they have been
well entertained in their time, bat
never had finer time, or more hos
pital treatment than at the Kennett
home, for Mrs. Kenneth is a famous
cook and they had lot of things
which people are not permitted to
eat in Iowa owing to the game laws
here,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Stephen Hurst, who has been
manager of the Idle Hour theatre
since it was purchased by the South
ern Iowa Theatre Co., resigned his
tposition last week, as he expects to
attend college the coming year. Miss
Maurine Penniwell, who has been
as ticket seller has been
manager of the theatre,
and she will make a success of it:
Roy Gunter, who recently resigned
as driver for the express company in
this city, has been employed as the
regular operator, and Miss Vera
Pottorff takes the position as ticket
seller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

The Rebekahs will observe their
6Sth anniversary Tuesday evening
lowed by a program. All Rebekahs
and families and all Odd Fellows
and families of the Leon lodges are
cordially invited to bring their bas-
kets to the l. o. o. F. Hall at $50:
Supper at Z o'clock new time. Hot
coffee plates and napkins will be
furnished. Bring plenty of fried
chicken.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Harry Reese, man who is, we'll
past the prime of life, and badly
crippled having but two myers on
for the past few weeks at the farm
of John Frost. southeast of Leon,
departed Tuesday for Des Moines.
near which place he has relatives.
Mr.. Reese was walking through the
country and stopped at the Frost
home where he was given employ.
rnent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

"Whistling John Edwards, of
MERTON, Texas, and his brother, Dan,
of Bloomfield Iowa, arrived last
Thursday for visit with relatives
and friends. John is in the employ OF
the government down in the. border
country and he has just about as
much love for the ''greasers as he
has for the rattlers, which the
government pays him to kill
Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Don't forget Luke Conwell's stock.
sale today, miles northeast OF
Grand River. 149 head of live stock,
20 head of extra good young mules,
head of horses, 12O head of year
ling and two year old steers, COWS,
heifers and calves.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

All of the teachers in the Leon
schools chaperoned by Profs. Gass
and Evans, enjoyed a weiner roast
in the Hamilton woods just south OF
Leon Monday evening. They had
coolies of good things to eat, and en-
loved merry time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

The residence of James Grand
staff was sold at auction last Friday
morning by McKern & Manchester,
being purchased by G.. B. Price, ho
will remodel the house and they Will
have a permanent home and wont
have to move anymore when the
landlord sells the house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

We are indebted to Jonas Eoff-
hines for copies of the Columbus,
Ohio, papers, giving an account OF
the street car strike in that city, and
containing plea that cars be run
during the National G. A.. R. En-
campment in that city; MT. and
campment at Columbus, and will
visit a few weeks with relatives
there, s.si..s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Moore have
received a letter from their daugh-
ter Miss Hazel, who left the first OF
take q position in the government Of
fices, saying she had started with
her work, and Was delighted with It
a we'll as Washington City, She
starts 1t . ssiary snf 3 gag s ysasrE S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Mrs. Sam Little returned Wednes-
flav to her home in Decatur after a
visit at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Ralph Tenney, and helping care
for the new baby and granddaughter
Mildred Maxine Little Maj0rie
Tenney accompanied her home for a
few days visit.-Bethany Clipper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Notice. am endeavoring, to close
up my business affairs, and must in
sist that all parties owing me on book
account or note make settlement at
once. have waited long on you,
and must have the money now.
80 RI Gfft Lew Gillian,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

On Thursday morning at the
Christian parsonage occurred the
marriage of Elmer Main and Mary
Frances Caroline Martin of Leon.
The brides mother accompanied
them.-Corydon Times-Republican. y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

While playing basket ball at the
High School grounds Tuesday even
Ing Miss Gladys Dale fell and cut
quite a cash in her limb just below
the knee, requiring the services OF
physician to dress it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Miss Josephine Penniwell was
seven years old last Saturday.. and
celebrated the event by entertaining
a number of her young friends at the
home of her parents, Mr.. ana MIS-
Jas. R. Penniwell, of west Com
mercial street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

A special meeting of the Masonic
lodge was held saturday night to
confer the Master Mason's degree on
G. Brown Caster, who left Monday
for New York City. A good sized
delegation from Pleasanton. and
several members from Decatur were
in attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Will F. Lindsey left
Yesterday in their auto for trip to
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where Mr.;
Lindsey goes to look after the oil
business Of the Pioneer Oil Co., be-
ing one of the stockholders. Dr.. J.
W. Robinson another Leon stock
holder, left Sunday for BartlesVllle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

If YOU want some good young
mules go to Luke Conwell's sale to-
day miles northeast OF, Grand
River, 20 head of extra good young
mules, and big lot of steers, COWS,
heifers and calves.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Remember the A. G.. George and
Crank Graham sale at the George
farm east of Leon one mile To-Day
III head of live stock'will be sold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Poland China Hogs For. Sale
Young stock for sale at all times.
Write or phone Eugene Massey.
Garden Grove. 45 tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

L. D. Merrill and family returned
last week from an auto trip to Hale,
Mo-, where they visited at the home
of his brother, G. H. Merrill. They
were gone about ten days, and went
as far south as the Missouri river,
but found no roads which Won Id
compare at all with our Iowa roads.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Notice-All persons interested in
keeping up the Shy cemetery, are re-
quested to bring tools and their din
ners to the cemetery next Monday,
as it is desired to clean the GROUNDS
up and put them in good shape.
Everybody come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

am authorized by the State De-
partment to announce a special ex-
animation for Provisional Certify
Gates on September IS. and 19; 1919.
Applicants must be at least Is years
of age. The requirement of twelve
weeks of Normal Training has been
waived. Kate L. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Henry Perkins has purchased the
fine residence owned by John "A.
Frazier in east Leon and will occupy
it as his home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

149 head of mules, horses, steers,
heifers and calves will be sold TO-DAY
at Luke ConWell's stock sale, . mlles
northeast of Grand River. It's big
sale and the stuff is all good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Lumber for Sale-at the mill on
John Sims farm. Give us your bills,
will saw what you want. See j.. J.
Harris or VIM. Fulton. 6tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Operators Wanted-Girls to work
in the Leon Telephone Exchange.
Paid wages while learning. Apply
to Mrs. Sears at the central office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-Late model, passen-
ger auto body, windshield, one man
top and curtains. Low price for a
quick sale. Inquire at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For sale--A six year old register
ed black Percheron stallion, at a
bargain. E. G. Woodland, Lamont,
Iowa. 47-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Notice-We have accommodated
a large number of our patrons with
when we must make collections IN
order to meet our bills. Please call
ana settle your account just as soon
as possible. Biddison Implement
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Farm to Rent-See M: R. Sanger
at Van Vert, or inquire for me OF =.
o. Stearns at Bank of Van Vert err
about Oct, LIST. o-ot
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Finis Black, the new driver OF
the express wagon, met WIN paln,
fui accident last Wednesday when
he jumped from the wagon and
sprained his heel, so he is unable to
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-SO acre farm, well i'm
proved. Retiring from business. For
particulars call or write r. S. Eng
land, Cleopatra, Mo. otf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-Emerson 12-2 20 tractor:
three bottom pillow, International
manure spreader, for cash or on
time. Bert Woodland & Co. otf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Henry Pitman brought in a cou-
pie of ears of yellow and white corn
which his father-in-law Edward
Johnson, Of Casey, brought down
with him last week to show what
kind Of corn they were raising up
in Guthrie county, and while it is
mighty good corn, we can beat it
down here in old Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

The Past Matrons' Association of
Leon Chapter O. E. S. and their fam
lilies enjoyed "a picnic supper at the
Harvey park on Wednesday evening
Of last week. About twenty were
present and partook Of the abund-
ance of good things to eat, and spent
very social time together.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Come to the Pipe-Organ recital at
the Presbyterian church Sept. 25,
1919. Adults 25 cents. Children l 5
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Wanted to Rent-Modern res
idence for family Of two; no chlld-
rem. Notify this office. 5t1.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

known as the old Quigley farm four
miles south Of Decatur on the Davis
City road. For particulars call on
H. NJ. Quigley who occupies the
farm 49tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

WANTED--Good reliable Agents
to sell farm seeds direct, to Farmers.
Excellent opportunity for hustler.
! Have Agents making from $4,000
particulars. STANDARD SEED CO.,
Clarinda, Iowa. 4-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Auto Wanted-Will trade team OF
horses weighing $500 for a car. i:
S. Tolley. Decatur, Iowa. ltI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Will press your suit any hour you
saw Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-60O bushels corn, can
deliver at Leon. w. H. Filical. 3-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Wanted-Two apprentice girls to
learn the millinery trade, at Keller
& Pryor's millinery store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18
Farms Wanted.

I will buy several farms in Deca-
tur county. 7 See me if you want 10
sell worth the money.
35tf G. M. Axes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Look Here-Some Leon residences
and two farms for sale on good
terms. Jap Cesler. 5-St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Found--A child's blue sweater
which the owner can obtain at The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

r. j. Smith who was in Chicago
last week with a shipment OF live
stock had the misfortune to lose his
pocket book containing his r: K.
pass home and $500 in bills. Ihede
saws it is necessary to be a little
more watchful in Chicago than La
moni if you don't want to lose your
beIongin gs.-Lamon Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-Duroc Jersey boar one
year old, a good one. snyder Bros,
7 mnes northeast of Leon. Git
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Rings with the sets guaranteed to
stay set in Barnum's anniversary
sale window
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

f.. J. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does q general real estate busi'
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com.
mercial streets. Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Rent-Six room house, close
in, See Mrs, Horace Farquhar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Lost-P. E. o. pin with name
Barbara Penniwell engraved on
back. Please return to The Reporter
office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-Some Duroc Jersey
male hogs, eligible to record. }. r.
Caulfia1d 4LI.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

A ring worth $4.75 to $1,000 for
S4,65. Barnum's anniversary sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale---My residence, 21a
blocks N. e. of the square. Mrs.
Ida Hebener. 2tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Watch Billy Pleuss' window again
next Satul day. He will surprise you
again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Pasture for Rent-S0 acres north
of Decatur. Plenty of water. q. 4.
Citizens. o-ot
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18
in Leon

Will press your suit any hour you
saw Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-My residence property
at the head of Main street. Mrs.
Geo. w. Sears
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-Fall seed wheat. Aiy
Parker, Leon Route ). o-l'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

i.,lnum's anniversary adver-
: =ciai sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-200 good young breed
! ing ewes Homer TOWnsley. 5-2t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Il 4!e-60O bushels corn, can
deli,e Leon. w. II. Filical. 3-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

A bouncing boy baby was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Baker, north
west of Leon, last Saturday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

Jour sui any hour you
Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

For Sale-One new LII. q
roadster. Bob Axes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-18

IF you want corl up see .
Goodman.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-09-09

The IL b. Wu.oN SO. IN 'he
uorihN,st or lNr northeast nt "'r
lb-lI ~ good f.r 500 uar'''a
The same company 80. in tho
nurlucae, OF the nor Invest oi 80. I'-
II ~ good for 900 turrrls
The Atlantic Io.rp."um rowpihl
No. HoarhcaI 40 the rlN,hctsi 'i
the southwest ~ I9-lo-ll i7 good f'r
A5U barrels
Tho j. r. IadIcy 80. ] Mon ~
the southeast ~ the routh"rsi Of
3O.l5-l d. good for $50 larr'iN
The Sew York pu company y"
Cafeman iu the southeast ot me
southwest OF 36-l5-l5 is good for "'
barrels
The Iron Mpunaain nIl cowrah,,
Nu u huitman IN the southwest "'
the northeast OF 2A-l3-lt Ia good Tor
20 barrels
the wolverine ul, company ro.
c McGuhray in tho northeast - 'h'
.northwcat ~ lJ-l3.li lSu dry more.
The kan.ns-Gu'f hrddpc'ng CON. +,
many No. ? Harry IN 2N-l6-Ij IA fo'd
FOR 500 harrolT ...
The oklahoma Na'urh. 'N 'v",
many ", s Purycar IN tho west ma ,
or tho southeast II 2S-l6.lS BIS 20 u
for r. barrels