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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Observation-Disclosures.

A very attractive and happy wed
ding party assembled at the M. %.
parsonage on Thursday evening Feb
ruary 18th, at o'clock. The. oc-
casion was to solemnize the wedding
alsa hthsl aass5h g III f eaity 1FshHs
northwest of Leon. The marriage
VOWS were spoken to soft strains Of
sweet music. Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Beers
acted as best man, and Matron of
Honor. The bride was tasti1y gown
ed in a beautiful blue silk; which
was very attractive in it's simplicity.
Those accompanying the happy cou-
pie were, Mr.. and Mrs. irwin Beers.
Miss Edith Beers, Mr.. and Mrs. b. p.
Warner, Miss Elveta Greenhalgh,
and Mr.. Roy Greenhalgh. In con-
nection with this happy event was
a sumptuous dinner served at the
Irwin Beers home. to which all
these mentioned were guests OF the
Beers. Miss Beers is a graduate OF
the Leon High School. and has been
teaching school north Of town. Mr..
Greenha!gh is splendid young man
Of excellent character and genuine
worth. They will make their home
on a farm within the community.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Methodist Church Notes.

Sunday school 9:45. Morning
service 1900. Epworth League
$50. Evening service 1890,
you will attend our Sunday school.
The morning service will be a special
ity, DR.. Rowell will have the choir
efficient with select anthems,
response, and chant. Also we are
delighted to announce Mr.. A. w.
Tornquist as soloist; MIR. TornQulsS
is now located in our city. and hAG
done considerable work both 40 solo
ist and choir director. He. is'
graduate of Simpson college. DIR. r
+. Shaw will preach the morning
sermon, and we trust to have
capacity congregation.
Evening service, our orchestra
will play prelude, and opening
hymns, the Pastor will preach on
the subject, "Personality.." This
will be peculiar, yet charming, delk
cate yet beautiful, mystic, yet IN
spiriting.
Special bible study course is be
ing conducted by the Pastor, and !s
under the auspices of the League; all
invited Twenty present last Sum
day evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Entertained Many FRIENDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Orel Estes entertain
ed nearly one hundred friends at a
dancing party at the K. of P. hall
last Thursday evening, which was
the society event of the season. The
big hall was prettily decorated, the
color scheme being yellow and white,
and numerous pOtted palms added
to the beauty of the decorations. Ex-
cellent music was furnished BY
2Yonng's orchestra from Des Moiness
and It was the best dance music
heard in Leon for long time. One
of the ante rooms had been trans
formed into cozy nook, where the
guests were served with delicious re-
freshments, the color scheme being
carried out in the refreshments. The
ladies were each presented with a
carnation, and the five serving
tables were decorated with carna-
tions and ferns. Miss Helen Van
Werden presided at the punch bowl.
The reception was in honor of Mrs.
w. E. Lucas, of Brighton, Colorado.
who is visiting at the Estes home.
Mrs. Lucas, who is a vocalist OF note,
favored the guests with several fine
solos. being accompanied by Mrs.
las F. Harvey
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Frank Nlallette Continues as County
Engineer.

There was genuine regret few
weeks ago when the announcement
was made that county engineer
Frank ,Mallette had flied his resig-
nation and would retire as soon as
the board of supervisors could Sc
cure an engineer to take his place,
and outside influences were brought
to bear get him to reconsider his
decision to resign, as everyone knows
there is not better or more ELI.
cient county engineer in the state OF
Iowa than Mr.. Mallette, and WITH
the large amount OF money winch
the county now spends each year on
road work. it was important that an
engineer be secured who was famll-
lar with the local conditions in De-
catur county. At the last meeting
of the Board of supervisors an
agreement was made for Mr.. NAL
lette to continue as engineer for the
coming year, and Mr.. Ellis d.
Stubblefield of Normal, Illinois. was
employed as his office assistant: Mr..
Stubbiefield was with Capt. Mallette
for many months both in this coun-
try and in France, and he is most
efficient office man, as we'll as a
pleasant young man whom we well
come as citizen of Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
new BANK OftlvlALS
f. 6. Monroe Elected President, Carl
Monroe Cashier and J. f. CARRIER
Director of Exchange Bank.

At meeting of the board OF
directors of the Exchange National
Bank held last Saturday, several
changes were made in the officials
OF the bank, caused by the retire
ment of A., l.. Ackerley and Dr.: J. w.
WALES, who were members of the
board Of directors, as they have dis
John F. CARRIER and Carl Monroe
being elected as directors to fill the
vacancies. The board then elected
g. C. Monroe president and Carl
Monroe cashier.
When Mr.. Ackerley sold his stock,
several parties associated with him,
who were non-residents, sold their
local parties, and the Exchange
National Bank is now a strictly home
bank. There will be no change in
the banks business, as Mr. E. G.
Monroe is simply advanced from
cashier to president and Carl Mon
roe from assistant cashier to cashier.
The board Of directors is now COM
F. G.: CARRIER, J. R: Bowsher, s2,l G. " w;
Monroe. The bank is in a most
flourishing condition., the original
capital of $4,000 being doubled by
surplus and profits of 1000 maxi
ing a total of $4,000. The denosits
of the bank which were only $57 900
when the bank was taken over by
the present management in 1903,
have increased to over 100000.
The patrons of the Exchange
National Bank will be accorded the
same courteous. generous and safe
banking facilities which have been
given in teh past and which is re-
sponsible for the remarkable growth
OF the bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Leon Ladies Win in Vote for
Delegates.

The Des Moines Register has been
conducting a mail voting contest for
several weeks. to pick women dele
gates to the republican and demo-
cratic national conventions The
contest closed last week and the re-
suits were announced in Sundays
Register. In the eighth district con-
test Leon ladies were the winners on
both OF the tickets. On the demo-
cratic ticket Miss Eva Rhea, of Leon,
received total of 399 votes, Mrs. G.
C. Calbreath, of Charlton, being
second on the list There were
eight contestants, and Miss Rhea re-
-ceiyed more votes than all Of the
other seven, their total vote being
l391. In the republican contest Mrs.
Stephen Narga, of Leon, vas the high
candidate with 3Ol votes, DrI Lille
Il. Wagner, of Creston being second
With. .92,, and Mrs. FL IT. Carter, OF
Corydon third with ZIG. There
were twelve republican candidates.
The contest of course does not
select these ladies as the delegates,
as this will be done at the state con-
vention, but it will probably have
considerable bearing when it comes
to naming the delegates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Christian Church Notes.

Greeting-You are cordially ,;ias In
vited to attend our regular services
Lords day, February %, 1920.
Order OF services-l0 a. m. Bible
school, Motto-'Every member OF
the church and more members OIL
the Bible school, Our attendance
is good but not what it should be.
Dear friends do not neglect this I'M
portant service of the church. The
whole church together STUDYING
Gods word. 1900 a. m. Preacnlns-
$50 Christian Endeavor. we are
pleased to say that the cold weather
did not in any way affect the Spite
and attendance at Endeavor: E5u
preaching. Good singing at each
service. Strangers are made WEI,
come. Thursday evening at :3u
Prayer and Praise service at tne
home of Brother and Sister Junan
Harris Do not neglect the mlo1
week prayer service. Our reVlSA
sickness will begin Sunday, Febraary
80. 1920, and continue indefinitely:
W. B. Crewdson, District Evangehss
and wife will lead in this series OF
meetings. We ask the Christian
people of Leon to pray Gods bless.
ing upon the meeting and tnas
many of the Indifferent and unsave9
may be quickened spiritually ana
find Salvation in and through cur
blessed Lord Jesus Christ.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Former Decatur County People JOl-
ify at Lusk, Wyoming.

From the Lusk, Wyoming Herald,
we clip the following account OF a
reception given by Mrs. Albert
Rochelle, who will be remembered
as Miss Kate Ogden, a former resi-
dent of Leon.
On Wednesday evening of this
week Mrs Albert Rochelle enter
tanned the people Of Lusk, who have
come from Decatur county, Iowa
her former home.
Though the affair was very infor-
NAL, the clever hostess made 1t one
OF the occasions that will be long
remembered by every one present;
was an evening of intimate friendly,
good cheer; the conversation center
ing upon the days, the places and the
friendship of the old home.
b Mrs. Walter Crinklaw rendered a
group of beautiful songs and after
a much enjoyed luncheon, all sang
Aud Lang Syne," and regretfully
made their adieus. ~
The Decatur county people pres
ent, we're, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Crinklaw, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. A. Wies-
ly, Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Rowell. Mr.
Edgar Rowell and Mr.. and Mrs.
Inert Rochelle
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Southern CuriOSitieS.

The Reporter man received a
package Monday from New Orleans.
Louisiana, containing the shell OF
Mexican armidillo, and skin OF a
Louisiana rattlesnake, nicely tanned,
which is little over five feet long,
and ten inches wide, ana II was from
a young snake too, for it has only
two rattles and button, but was
sure some snake. They were sent to
us by our good friend Mike Mayer,
who is spending the winter in New
Orleans with his son, Harry A.
Mayer, who is manager of a big
wholesale wool and fur house in
that city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
I'M TIE DISTRICT COURT
JUDGE Evans Releases Trial Jury
from Service at This Ierm.,
No Court Next Week.

The time of the district court was
occupied all day Thursday, Friday
and Saturday in hearing the eyi-
dence in the case of Frank J. Short
VS.. Luther Bason, an action growing
out of a trade for "a stock of goods,
and Judge Evans adjourned court
Saturday afternoon, and went to his
home at Corydon. He returned tQ
Leon Tuesday evening, and the argus
ments in the case will be made to-
day. Judge Evans will remain here
the balance OF this week but there
will be no court next week as Judge
Evans is called to northern Iowa to
hear a case. He will return to Leon
the following week to finish the bus
mess Of the February term
discharging T the the as trial Jury jury fr from B ap-
pearance at this term of court on ae-
count of the flu causing SO much
sickness. a
The, following cases have been dis:
posed of since our report last week.:
LAW AND EQUITY. 4
w. H. Bronson VS.. l.. A. Brown.
Demurrer to plaintiffs petition sub
mited.
E. A. silvers VS.. Henry silvers,
to all witnesses not used by defend
ant except NJ D. Welsh and all such
witnesses are taxed to defendant.
Oscar E. Drehman VS.. A. S. Dukes.
Defendant motion for more specific
statement sustained as to counts one
and two, and overruled as to counts,
three, four, five and six.
Martin Boatman trustee VS.. w. H.
and Richard Lloyd. Geo. w. Baker
appointed guardian ad Item for
Richard Lloyd.
H. o. Tuttle VS.. Mart W. Myers.
Settled and dismissed.
Blair & Prather VS.. G. L: Knight.
Judgment on account for $12S.5S.
r. NJ. Riddle VS.. j. E. CoontZ. Set
tied and dismissed.
A. o. Andrew VS.. Goldie F. And-
rev. Order for commissioner to
transfer real estate. ID !
PROBATE.
Guardianship of F. J. Honnold.
Final report approved and guardian
discharged.
Guardianship of Sarah Henderson.
John F. Henderson appointed guard
ian in place of James K. Henderson,
with bond of $500.
Guardianship of Thomas Hains.
Final report approved, guardian dis
charged.
Guardianship of Henrietta Nor
man: a: P: Olsen appointed e1it gpRsrdian g rhan1
du llIClu lOl oyOll dAu ASobCi y
Oiler and Harry Norman. Order for
transfer Of real estate.
Estate of J. NJ. Ashburn. Report
Of guardians. sale and deed to A.. =,
Weldon appfoyed. .r--sass"s''--''s''iiiss
Guardianship of John Howard
Hanson. v. r. McGinnis appointed
guardian ad litem for John Howard
Hanson. Order for sale of property
Guardianship of Audry Brown, Re-
port of sale and deed to G. NJ. Axes
approved.
Estate of Closson Campbell. Ap-
pointment of j. G.. Campbell as ad-
ministrator confirmed.
Guardianship of Lucy Evans. c.
w. Hoffman appointed guardian ad
litem for Lucy Evans. Guardian
authorized to turn over to mother
S163 for care of ward.
Estate of Joseph Hamilton. Claim
of receiver of Decatur State Savings
Bank on account of deceased having
been vice president of the bank is
rejected. Final report of admins
trator approved, and administrator
discharged.
Estate of Carrie NJ: Hyatt. Will
probated, Mrs. Cora Hull appointed
executrix without bond.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Fair Board Contracted for Attrac'
tiGilS

At the meeting of the board OF
directors of the Decatur County FAR
Association held Tuesday at Leon
the board made a number of con-
tracts for big amusement attractions
at the fair next September, contract
ing with the Duffield Co. for an
elaborate display of fireworks for
each evening, and with number OF
high class vaudeville attractions, the
same attractions which appear at
other fairs on the big circuit OF
which the Decatur County. Fair is
a member. Other attractions will be
booked later and you can put 1t
down that the first fair by the new
association is going to be hummer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Will Return to Leon.

Lester Hutchinson, who had been
bookkeeper at the Exchange National
Bank in this city for more than a
year until the first of February
when he went to Eldon to accept a
position as assistant cashier in a
bank, will return to Leon the first
of March, having been rendered the
position of assistant cashier of the
Exchange National Bank. Lester is
a mighty fine young man, and every
body likes to do business with him.
He has his home in this city anu
was loath to leave Leon, but the
flattering advancement at Eldon
called him. and his many friends
will be pleased to have him remain
resident of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Notice to Telephone Patrons.

Effective March 1st it will be
necessary to increase the price OF all
office and business telephones in
Leon to $500 per month, this rate
applying to both private and party
lines, with extensions at one-haif the
regular rates.
We regret very much to be COM
pelled to take this step, but owing
to the big increases in cost of mater
ials and the advance in labor wages,
We are forced to make an increase in
rates if we continue to mintain our
system. We are spending a lot OF
money to improve the service. and
cannot conduct our business at a
loss, Yours truly,
Leon Telephone Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
DO Not Ask The Enumerator.

Some people want the Enumera.
tors of the National Census to tell
them how many people there are in
the towns in which the enumerator
works. The law is very strict along
that line. No Enumerator is allow
ed to give out one item. A 1000
fine and two years Imprisonment can
be brought against the Enumerator
that gives out any information what
soeyer in relation to their work. Do
not ask them for the least inform
alton for they are liable to be
punished severely for disobeying the
strict law.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
For Sale.

Ninety acres located three miles
from good railroad town in Union
county, Iowa. Fine six room house,
good barn, concrete cave and other
improvements, plenty of good water:
If sold before March 1st, hundred
and thirty-fire dollar per acre will
buy this. Some down, good terms
on balance.
A good thirty room hotel. not
water heat, good location, doing a
good business now. Located in Cres-
ton, Iowa. Some cash, will give
terms on balance. For particulars
write c. w. HurlbuEt, Creston, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Oldest Horse in Decatur County.

jamie, the old family horse be-
longing to D. H. Hubbard died one
day last week at the age Of Sc years.
She has always been faithful horse
on the Hubbard farm. Her mate at
the same age died only two years
ago. Mr.. Hubbard purchased the
team when only few months old
and has always kept them. Not
many horses in Decatur county
have done as much hard work and
lived to be the age of this faithful
team. The family realize what a
good. team they We're and certainly
mourn her death.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Walter Osborn Continues as County
Agent,

At the recent meeting of the De-
catur County Farm Bureau, Walter
Osborn, who has been county agent
for the past eighteen months, was
reelected as county agent for the
coming year. Mr.. Osborn has work
ed very faithfully Tin the interest of
the Farm Bureau, and his work has
brought splendid results. The
Bureau is going ahead and getting
stronger all the time and with his
past experience Mr.. Osborn will be
in position TO render most effl-
cient service as county agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Marriage Licenses.

Arthur Greenhalgh, Decatur -.-----23
Ethel J. Beers, Decatur --...-.-------20
S. R. Gates, Davis City -...---.---21
Gretchen Teale, Davis City -.--.-.-2
VIM. Buckingham, Decatur -.-...----22
Edna e. Mullins, Leon ---.-23
Hiram A. Gilliland, Lamont ---.----24
Minnie A. Lowell, Lamont .--.-...--25
G. E. Acton, Grand River .....-.-.-.43 3
Elnora Arnold, Chugwater, Wyo.. .43
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Notice for Bids.

The board of directors OF the De-
catur County Agricultural Society
decided to receive bids on the differ
ent kinds of lumber which will be
used in erecting the ampitheatre,
stock pavilion, cattle, horse, hog and
sheep barns and the art hall. This
lumber will probably consist of drop
siding. shiplap, 2x4, ks, shingles
and cement. The society reserves
the right to reject all bids. The next
meeting of the board will be on Tues
day. March End. Send IN your bids.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Sixteen Pages This Week.

Sixteen pages is an unusually
large paper for the month of Febru-
arF but The Reporter had to print
that sized paper this week in order
to handle the big amount of sale
advertising. A sale to be properly
advertised must be advertised in
TIE Reporter, and the advertising
brings results. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
ECIIPSES DURING YEAR 1920.
Two of the Sun and Two OF the
Moon Are Scheduled to Appear.

Four eclipses are scheduled for
the year 192O--two of the sun and
two of the moon. A total eclipse
of the moon will occur on May 2,
the ending of which will be visible
here about 10:4O p. m. and another
total eclipse will occur October 27,
which will be Visible to western
North America.
A partial eclipse of the sun will
occur November 10, which will be
visible here; also a partial eclipse
is scheduled to occur on May 18,
but will not be visible from this
place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
THE CHURCHES.
Brethren Church Notes,

Sunday school at 9:45: preaching
service at II; G. E. at $50; Sunday
meetings on Thursday evenings at
1880 at the homes This week at
the home of the pastor. SisterhOOt
Thursday after school at the home
of the pastor. There is much sick
ness and the public Services are much
hindered by this and bad weather.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Notice for Bids.

Bids will be received by the un-
dersigned for doing the road work
of Bloomington township for 1922
until noon on February 21st, 1920.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
J. E. Woodmansee,
17-2t. Township Clerk
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Harness.

Our stock is full and complete as
yet We never had a better stock
nor more of it. They are going
fast. If you need a harness come
in while we have this stock, at the
present prices.
r RowSher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Buy it Now.

A friendly tin to any one who
wants a Real Car for spring and
ea,.y s,.nlnef. nSe. DODGE Brothers
Dealer.
Y. R. Bowsher. :
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

No. Clarence, there is nothing
hopeful in the present outlook. Your
thirst will be just as aggrayating
even if you move to Rye, N. Y. or
Champaign, Ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Buick, Buick.

The sturdy reliable, economical
stand up and go 6 cylinder. The X.
4j Buick See it. Ask any driver or
owner OF one. Buy it now.
j. II. BOwsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

/ will be candidate for the demo
cratic nomination for sheriff, sub
ject to the will of the voters at the
primary election in June.
L. J. Hill,
NJ Tonv.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

When a man objects to about
every move of the government IL -
useless for him to assert that he Is
not against it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
For Sheriff.

will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff, subject
to the will of the voters at the June
primary.
Roy Wood,
~ )
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

II She is keeping boarding house
it is all right; otherwise do not marry
expecting to save expenses.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Dodge brothers Cars.

Touring Car, Roadster, Coupe.
Sedan.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-25
Daughter Testifes
Against Her Father
In Uxoricide Case
Result Of Hackensack Case
Said to Depend Upon
Ability of Defense to
Break Down Girls Story
Special Dispatch to The Tribane

special DfSpUtCh 10 IHe TrlO<Ne
HACKENSACK, n. j., May 24.-Is
Mary Locascio, ten, telling the truth :?
That is the chief element in the trial
of her father, Frank Loscascio, and his
brother, Salvatore. charged with the
murder of Mrs. Anna Locascio, wife
Of Frank. The trial was begun this
morning at Hackensack before Su-
preme Court Justice c. w. Parker and
jury,
Mrs. Locascio disappeared from her
home at 60 Paulison Avenue July 10,
1918, after quarrel. Acting Prose
cutor Thomas j. Huckin, in opening
the case. said he expected to show that
the young woman was murdered by
~ disposed of. The chief witness for
the state is Mary Locascio, ten. q
daughter of the accused man. She tes-
tilted her father and mother quarreled
Mamma put US TO bed and she went
to bed, too" said Mary About mid
night we heard awful screams from
my mamma and | went to the door of
mamma's bedroom to see. what was the
matter. saw papa with both hands
and arms around mammals neck. Soon
mamma stopped screaming and papa
laid her on the bed and Strengthened
out her feet and put the bedclothes
over her. Mammals face was toward
the wall. The next morning, when
went to the bedroom, mamma lay in
the same place and hadn't moved"
why didn't you speak to your
mamma ?" asked Mr.. Hnckin.
Il was afraid of disturbing her
was the answer
But under cross examination, Mary
admitted she hadn't seen her mother
the following morning
When Mary was finally excused, she
broke down and cried pitifully and
was lead out of the courtroom ~
the matron. The defense contends Mrs.
Locascio was fond of cabaret shows and
dances and deserted her husband
Mrs. Grace Humiston, the woman
lawyer who figured conspicuouslv in
the finding of Ruth Krugers body in
New York, will be the chief witness for
the state tomorrow.