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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
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OF a Century Ago.

The following marriage licenses
were issued the past week:
Thomas j. Vandel 80 to Lydia
Kirkpatrick 80.
Arthur P. Kirby AZ to Belle Nc
Kibben 2S.
Mrs. Samuel Goodman died very
suddenly Tuesday afternoon at her
home five miles northeast of Leon.
She was taken sick in the morning
and died at o'clock in the after
noon, her death being from an at
tack of epilepsy.
John Bowman has purchased a
new bicycle and experts to ride we'll
enough to appear on Main street IN
a few days:
farmer of Garden Grove township.
residing near Leroy, died very sud,
denly last Tuesday morning at 2
o'clock. He had been suffering
from an attack of rheumatism which
went to his heart, causing death.
The funeral was held Friday morn
ing, interment in the Garden Grove
cemetery.
The large barn on the farm of
John Weldon in Long Creek town
ship, was totally destroyed by fire
last Saturday morning, a consider
able quantity of corn, oats and hay.
besides farm implements being
burned. Mr.. Weldon was away
from home at the time, and it is
supposed the fire was started by
his son who had been amusing him
self by cracking matches in his knife
in the barn a short time before the
fire was discovered
The graduating class of the Leon
High School numbers seven mem
hers this year, and strange to say
there are more boys than girls in
the class, something which rarely
happens in Iowa schools. The
graduates are Emma Bedlery ,Illl- n.
Penniwell, May Lorey, Stella Stock
ton and Hoyle Gilreath. The exer-
cises will be held in the opera
house the latter part of this month,
May Lorey being salutatOrian and
Hoyle Gilreath valedictOrian.
Mrs. Zula Peters and children ar
rived Tuesday from Akron. Iowa,
and will sepnd the summer in Leon
location in the west.
Mrs. Billy Mills and daughter
Kittie departed Saturday for Chlea-
go, where they will make their fu-
Aunt Maggie Williams 9onned h her
best bib and tucker and went to Des
Moines on the excursion Isst we week: * al
Washington last week and attempt
ed to hold a big meeting on the cap.
itol grounds but were dispersed and
driven from the grounds by the po-
lice who used their clubs freely, and
the army was hopelassly scattered.
General Kelley and his army ar
rived at Des Moines last Sunday and
are still there at this writing:
General Kelley says they are tired
walking and will stay in Des
MoInes all summer unless a train is
given them The authorities have
ordered him to move on but he de-
clines to move.
The Rock Island railroad seems
to have confidence in Rainmaker
Jewell, as it is stated the road WI
send out ten outfits this, year to
nlaces in Kansas and Nebraska for
the purpose of bringing rain from
q c1oudless sky and to make the
deserts bloom as a garden
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Methodist Church.

Hours of service-Sunday school
at 9:45 and morning worship at H..
Epworth League at 7 and evening
service at 8. Prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening at 1880.
~ The ser'picas Of last Sunday We're
good despite the inclement weather.
May not all endeavor to be out next
Sunday?
May II, week from Sunday, is
Mothers day. The Mothers Jay
service will be in the evening and
will be in charge of Martin BiGdison S
class of boys. The program VIII be
announced next week,
1t has been the custom of the
church to make donation OF eggs
at Easter time to the Methodist. hes
pital in Des Moines. Since this WAS
not done the young people of the
Epworth League will have a case to
receive donation of eggs on Moth
er's day either morning or evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Odd Fellows Celebrated Tooth Ami.
VerSary.

The Leon Odd Fellows had a great
time last Friday afternoon and even
ing, the occasion being the celebra-
tion of the Tooth anniversary of the
order. In addition to the big mem
bership of the local lodge repre-
sentatives We're present from every
Odd Fellows lodge in Decatur county.
as well as visitors from Humeston.
Corydon, Osceola and other towns.
The celebration commenced at 1890
in the afternoon. Rev. Henry Esch,
of Decatur, delivering fine address.
At 6:30 O'Clock the Rebekah ladies
served sumptuous banquet, 157
Odd Fellows attending the banquet
and the ladies cleared the neat sum
of Sill on their banquet. In the
evening the Leon degree team ex-
empliied the work in the initiatory,
1st and 3rd degrees, the End degree
being omitted on account of lack of
time, and it. took until, o'clock in
the morning to complete the work,
but everybody who attended had a
dandy good time. The Leon Odd
Fellows lodge is one of the most
flourishing secret society Organiza-
tiOnS in Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Buy Victory Bonds.

While the banks of Decatur
county have subscribed for the full
quota of Victory bonds, for Decatur
county, the individual is not releas-
ed from responsibility in the matter
of subscribing for bonds and no one
is exempt from doing their full duty
in subscribing for bonds. The banks
signed for the full quota because the
farmers in Decatur county are behind
with their spring work, and because
they had faith in the loyalty OF our
citizens to come forward and take
their share of the bonds. There will
be no soliciting, but every citizen OF
Decatur county is urged to go to
their own bank and subscribe liber-
ally for the bonds before May 10th
An honor roll of purchasers of Vic
tory Bonds will be prepared and plac-
ed in the court house. No loyal
citizen of Decatur county should
have his name missing on this hon
or roll. Don't wait but go to your
bank today and subscribe for all the
Victory bonds you can pay for.
They are a gilt edged investment,
and it is predicted they will soon
go above par.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
CORPORAL R0bt. Combs.

Another Gold Star is added to De-
catur county's list by the death OF
Corporal Robert Combs, who was
with the American army of occupa-
tion in Germany, government mes
sage being received last Friday af-
ternoon by his father, Charles
Combs, of Leon, announcing Rob-
ert's death on April 9th, somewhere
in Germany, his death being from
pneumonia. Robert was with a
Field Artillery company, and the
news of his death was a great shock
to his father The last letter he re-
ceived from Robert was dated
March 21st, and at that time he was
in the best of health. Corporal
Combs was a fine young man, and
his death is deeply deplored by many
friends in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
A Young Man Wanted.

The Reporter office needs young
man. We do not want one who is
just looking for a temporary job,
but one who desires to learn the
newspaper business from the ground
up. There is no better field for a
young man than the newspaper field,
and we would like to secure the
services of a boy or young man who
will go to work with the intention
of staying with the job and fitting
himself afor newspaper work. If
there is such boy or young man in
Leon IL they will cali at The Re-
porter office we will be glad to talk
the matter over with them. But
you are simply wasting your time
and ours if you are only looking for
temporary job. We want some
rone who will stick with us until he
Is thoroughly competent to make
good In the mechanical as we'll as
the business end Of 8 newspaper, and
one who is not afraid Of getting his
hands dirty 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Some Facts Concerning D.GN. Glif-
1iItA's Hearts OF the World

Hearts Of the World which liz
announced for special engagement
OF two days at the Idle Hour COM
mencing Friday, May 9th, was
eighteen months in the making.
The production is not in any sense
a war play, but love story of the,
great war, with the conflict SERVING
as the grim background
Ihe battle scenes were taken on
the battletields OF France by per-
mission and with the assistance OF
the British and French governments.
AR. Griffith and many OF his prin-
opal Players, including Lillian and
DOiothy Glsh and Mrs. Gish, moth
er ,of the two girls; Robert Harror
and George A. Siegmann, were un-
der actual bombardment three times,
on one occasion for a period cover
ing tour hours.
Mr.. Griffith had to wear steel
helmet to protect him from shrap-
nel f ana gas mask. to protect his
the stirring scenes. Many of the
most striking scenes in the film owe
their effects to the remarkable cour-
age Of Mr.. Griffith and his intrepid
cameraman, "Billy' Bitter, who was
with him under fire hundreds of
times. Neither ar. Griffith nor any
ON, OF ms GO, company received injuries
-, $4,000 q HtASHC VOuuu Ill NIX.
Gr!fflth,s arm from flying shrapneI.
David Lloyd George, Prime Minis.
ter OF Englanu received Mr.. Griffith
IN private audience in the British
cabinet rooms in Downing Street..
London. Upon .lr. GrlffitRs de.
parture, Lloyd George said: Coo
speed you in your great work and
grant that you may accomplish your
desires. In the prologue of the
story of Hearts of the World
Lloyd George is seen shaking hands
with Mf Griffith prior to the latter's
departure for the French lines.
More than 10000 feet of film
were taken, although only $4,000
teet are used in the production.
David Wark Griffith was the first
American ever to set foot in the
front line trenches. This was, OF
course, before the United States en-
tered the war.
There is no papier mache scenery.
nor any artificial scenery of any
ltndio kind used :. in in the production; no
studio props, no supernumeraries.
no fakes or artifcialities whatso-
ever throughout the entire film.
Mr.. Griffith describes Hearts of
the World'' as "A story of the great
war; with the actual conflict itself
serving only as the grim background
Tor the unfolding tale of life in a
small French village.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
ELECTRIC PLANT SOLD.
Iowa Southern Utilities Co. Sold to
David G. Fisher & Co., Former
Owners of the Leon Plant.

The following dispatch from Cen
terVille appeared in the Des Moines
Register and Tribune Monday morn
ing. For some weeks it had been
rumored that the Iowa Southern
Utilities Co., which acquired the
Co., couple of years ago, had sold
make any statement. When David
G. Fisher & Co.. formerly operated
the Leon plant we had much better
service than we have been given by
the Centerville company, which at
times has been simply rotten. and it
make some provisions for bettering
the service in Leon at least:
rCenterville, Iowa, April 27.-The
Iowa Southern Utilities company,
operating thirty-three miles of inter
urban, besides the Centerville street
railway and lighting plants in
twenty-five southern Iowa towns,
with property valued at $500, ,OvV,
has been purchased by David G:
transfer to be made May Is.
The sole owners of the property
have been Frank S. Payne, presi-
dent, and D.. c. Bradley, vice presi-
dent Mr.. Payne was once repre-
sentative. Mr.. Bradley is a banker.
They acquired the property, in
line had been built to Mystic. In
1914 the Abba interurban line was
put in operation, being the old Abba
and Centerville railway. The COM
pany now has 24O miles Of high
tension transmission wires in south
ern Iowa, furnishes current for
thirty coal mines and many local in
dustries, and supplies light to zen
terville, Mystic, Moravia, Rathbun,
Brazil, Moulton, Exline, Cincinnati,
Allerton, Lineville, Davis City, Gar
den Grove, Hqmeston; Weldon, Van
Vert, Leroy, Derby, Mt. Ayr, Leon,
Blockley, Redding, Maloy, Benton,
Diagonal, and LenoX. 1t furnishes
part of the current for Abba.
The purchasers were former own
ers of the Leon and Mt. Ayr proper
ties and have been prominent utility
engineers and builders. They come
to Centerville expressing the inten-
tion to carry forward contemplated
improvements, such as the rebuild
ing of the power house, now equip
ped with 5000 horse power, but
which will be enlarged.
While Mr.. Payne sewers his inter-
ests and connection with the COM
pany, he will remain in Centerville.
He has been the manager of the
company for seventeen years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Leon Girls Active in War Work at
DeS MOineS.

From the Register and Tribune of
Des Moines, we CLEAN that Co. X. 1st
regiment of the G. V. A. have elect
officers, Miss Irene Stone being
chosen captain and Miss Fern Mel
vim 1st lieutenant. In commenting on
the election the Register and Tri-
bune says The G. v. A. is the larg-
est association of girls ever formed
in Des Moines and have played a
very important part in entertaining
the young men in uniform. Miss
Stone is a wide awake young lady,
is one of the most promising cap
tains in the organization.' Sc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Contracts Let for Bridges and Cul-
verts.

AT a special meeting of the board
of supervisors on Tuesday, the con-
tract for five bridges and two box
culverts were awarded to the koss
Construction Co., of Des Moines, at
total cost of $22, 2,696, there being
total of S64 cubic yards OF con-
crete work on the contract. Three
of the jobs, two bridges and one big
box culvert are a part OF the work
on the Federal aid project in Deca-
tur county, three Of them being on
the Jefferson Highway. A box cul-
vert, 12X12x43 feet with "a foot
roadway will be located at the foot
of the Parker hill, two miles this
side of Davis City. A concrete
bridge will be built a mile this side
of Davis City, replacing a wooden
bridge near Ed Flora's farm, and
the third is a concrete bridge over
Seven Mile Creek, east of Lamont
on the Jefferson Highway. On the
Waubonsie Trail mile east Of Leon
will be put in south of the Gurley
George farm, and a concrete bridge
will be built on The Waubonsie cut
off over Sand Creek. mile west OF
Decatur. One of the other brluges
is in Burrell township snear the
Quigley farm, and the other is a
mile southwest of Grand River, in
Grand River township. These are
all good road improvements, and it
is expected that work will be COM
9lenced on them by the middle of
This month :.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Grand Opera Quartet at Des ,ioinesp
Sunday, May 4th.

The Metropolitan Grand Opera
Quartet which is to close George r.
Ogdens series of Concerts de luxe
at the Coliseum in Des Moines next
Sunday afternoon, brings to music
lovers the greatest combination of
program in the state. Mach is a
solOist capable of an entire evenings S
concert and each is likewise noted in
the music world for unusual dis
tinction.
Mme., Frances Aida, soprano, is
the leading lyric singer at the Metro
pOlitan and is also widely known as
one of the most beautiful women on
the American stage. In private life
Casazza, director of the entire Metro
politan forces.
Nine. Carolina Lazzari, contralto,
is already high on the pinnacle of
fame. She has the distinction of be-
ing the one contralto in America un-
der the same management as CALI
Curci and John Mccormack Her
voice is remarkable for it's deep rich
tones OF fine even texture.
Mr. Martinelli. tenor, has won
great fame in this country as Caru-
SOS alternate at the Metropolitan,
and is even greater favorite in
some circles than his famous col
league. His tenor voice is pronounce
ed one Of the most glorious of our
time.
Mr.. De Luca is king, among all
baritones, his only real rival being
Tita Ruffo. He is assigned all the
star roles at the Metropolitan.
Assisting at the piano will be
Maestro Gennaro Papi who conducts
the Italian operas at the Metropoli-
tan. Since the great stars of this
concert have sung many roles under
his baton. it is most fitting that he
should accompany them on this tour
rather than to trust his work to
regular concert accompanist.
The program will begin at $3.50
and will consist of solos by each star
and duet, trio, and quartet .combina-
tions from beloved operas known to
the American public.
All ticket Inquiries may be ad-
dressed to George F. Ogden, Mgr,
AS Shops Bldg. Des Moines, Iowa.
Prices including war tax are
$2.20, v1.65, $1.10 and S3 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Christian Church.

Sunday school at the usual hour,
9:45 a. m. There will be preaching
services again Sunday, both morn
ing and evening. Junior G. e. at
2:S0 p. m.
Miss Minnie Johnson, a returned
missionary from India, will be pres
ent.. at the meeting of the Missionary
Society. at the home of Mrs. John
Chastain, Wednesday afternoon, May
7th, and give talk on the work in
that country. All members are re-
son will also give a lecture at the
church during her visit in Leon,
within the next two weeks. Date
will be announced later.
The Ladies Aid will meet at the
home Of Mrs. John Harris next Tues
day afternoon. This is the regular
social meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
d. A. II. Resolutions.


Whereas: God in his infinite
to her reward our beloved sister,
Emma Jennings McGinnis, and,
Whereas: By her death, the Leon
Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution has suffered an
irreparable loss.
Be 1t Resolved, That the members
of this chapter desire to record their
loving sympathy with the family OF
Mrs. McGinnis, Too high tribute
cannot be paid to her christian char
acter, both in her home and the COM
munity., "She rests from her, lab0rs
and her works do follow her.. May
her inspiration be ours for further
service to God and country.
Respectfully Submitted,
r Olive Brown Caster.
Eugenia Sankey Teale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Sheep and Wool Growers, Attention.

There will be series of meetings
held of the sheep and wool growers
of the county on May 5, and Z.
The speaker at these meetings will
be Tom c. Stone, the sheep exten-
sion specialist, and Mr.. Stone is a
man of national reputation. Come
and hear him discuss the feeding and
care of sheep, parasitic diseases,
method of treatment, different
grades and grading of wool and the
problem of marketing sheep and
wool through a county organization.
Read the farm bureau notes for
dates and place.
Very truly yours,
Walter Osborn, County Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Presbyterian Church.

At the Presbyterian church next
Sunday morning, the sermon subject
will be, .tThe Light Of the World
In the evening the sermon will be an
Far from the Kingdom. If you
have never attended one of cur ev-
ening services we give you cordial
invitation. You will come again. 1t
is worth coming just to hear Mr..
Petty's beautiful and inspiring solos,
and the other special music.
Then don't forget the Sunday
school. 1t meets at ten O'clock The
boys class was the banner class last
Sunday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Merritt Reynolds in Hospital at 40.
chester, Mimi.

Mrs. Merritt Reynolds has receiv-
ed word from Mr.. Reynolds, who is
in the Mayo hospital at Rochester,
Mimi, where he went week ago
to consult Mayo Bros. in regard to
his foot that has given him much
trouble and suffering for a number
of years, stating that the operation
would be successful and they could
make his foot good and cure the in
fection. This is indeed good news
to his many friends in Leon. Mr.:
Reynolds got his foot injured a
number of years ago and has under
gone several operations which only
seemed to relieve him for a time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Triangular Contest.

.Csceola, Lamont and Leon High
Schools will meet TOR Triangular
Declamatory contest at Leon next
week. Each school will enter three
contestants. Gold medals will be
awarded to winners of first and sec
ond places in each class. A trophy
cup will be put up by Leon for the
school securing the highest number
of points. Place e-Presbyterian
church at Leon. Time-Friday ev-
ening, May 9th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Wiley-Wise.

Mr.. Jake F. Wiley, of Davis City,
and Miss Grace Wise, of Decatur,
were married in this city Monday,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. T. F. Campbell, pastor of the
Leon Presbyterian church. Friends
of the contracting parties extend
ngratulations and best wishes for
their, future
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Notice..

l am out of business and have
quite number of small accounts
that are due and must have settle
ment. If you can't pay at present
give me your note for later and will
carry it for a short time have
charged these goods to accommodate
you and now be. good enough to re.
this and make settlement as soon as
possible, at least call and say when
l may expect payment.
Frank N Hansell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
O'Neal-Rurk, Z

Mr.. Earl O'Neal and Miss Rosa
Burk, both Of Gainesville, Mo-, were
married at the clerk office in this
city last Saturday, the ceremony be-
ing performed ebN Justice John
W0odmansee. They returned to
Gainesville the same day where they
will make their home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
County superintendent's Notes.

BY special permission of the state
department the eighth grade 'examl,,
nation will be held Monday ana
Tuesday, May and 6. They VIII
We're We in February, under the super
vision of the city superintendents.
Paper will be furnished but pupils
must supply pen. and ink.
Teachers desiring standardlzed
Book Review forms for renewal
may secure same from the pffice.
When requesting these by mall 90
not fail to state the grade OF certln-
- Il afas 7. Hnll ssunerinfendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Tuskeego Baptist Church.

Saturday evening, May 3rd, some
thing going on. We will tell you
where and when if you will come to
the gospel meeting at Baptist church,
at 1880. Sunday school Lords day
10 a. M, Charles Pearcy' superin-
tendent. Morning service at II a.
m. Bring your nails, crooked or
straight, bright or rusty, big or lit
tie, andssMrs Armstrong will use
them in the service. Evening SER
mon by the evangelist. Good music.
New song books. Come and sing.
Jas. A. Armstrong and Wife.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Crowded Out This Week.

We regret to be compelled to leave
out this week several columns of cor
respondence received late Tuesday
and Wednesday morning, but an un-
usual rush of advertising this week
taxes our space to the limit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
very truly yours,
Walter Osborn, County Agen
War Exhibit Train Called OF.

The. war exhibit train which was
scheduled to be at Van Vert next
Sunday afternoon, has been called
off, telegram having been received
by county chairman Fred Teale, that
and the train sent to Illinois, where
the Victory Loan seems to be lag
ging. s.&. 5g-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
THE CHURCHES.
Union Chapel.

Sunday school at II O'Clock,
preaching by the pastor, G. T. Ronk
at IL. Everybody welcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Farms Wanted.

will buy several farms in Deca-
tur county. See me II you want to
sell worth the money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Brethren Church.

Services as usual next Sunday
Sunday school at 10 o'clock. C. E.
at 1880. followed by preaching at
$3.50. Prayer meeting at 8 o'clock
on Thursday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Kate L. Hull, superintendent.

We used occasionally to hear q
rare, steaks-now we never near OF
any other kind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Where the Taxes Go.

County treasurer J. Wesley Chew
last week made the spring distribu
ton of tax collections TO the schools,
towns and townships of Decatur
$166,367.64, the bulk of which goes
to the support of our public schools.
The following is the amount OF
money paid to schools, towns and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-01
Used Cars for Sale at : Bargain.

One Model. So Overland, one five
PASSENGER yeiie, one five passenger
Ram bier. See H. A. Wright. -,