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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Trying to Improve jefferson High
way in Clarke County,

Failure of the county board and
owners OF land adjoining the Jeffer-.
son Highway between Osceola' and
Weldon to agree upon the valuation
cf certain parcels of the property
mas caused a temporary halt in the.
oughfare south Of town. The board
contends that the valuations placed
upon the strips of land, which must
be purchased by the county in order
TO relocate the highway are far too
high, while the owners are persist
ent in their demands that the prices
asked ask are unusually reasonable.
way commission to make a re-survey
with the intention of probably relo
eating the Jefferson Highway either
to the east or west of the present
road The county board with engi-
neer G. +. Pfiffner went over the
route last week and informally ap-
preached the various land owners
order to make the. proposed changes.
Among the important changes
would be the elimination somewhat
Of the hill at the edge of town by
swinging east Of the present grade,
eliminating the winding treacherous
climb UP Wade hill by establishing
a direct approach and then swinging
% diSHl uON ii tIiDilS lne pIeScuC SET
ton line two miles to the road at
the county line, thus eliminating
the turn which winds around the
cemetery and also eliminating the,
several climbs enroute. The entire
project Of relocating the south JET
lerson Highway in Clarke county
would necessitate as estimated aR
expenditure of about $125,O0O, most
of which would be forthcoming from
the funds Of the federal aid. The
county however must build the
bridges and purchase the right OF
way for the relocation. The board is
unusually anxious to t the pre-
liminary negotiations completed so
that the work can be soon started
before the contractors have other
work on hand and would then ask
higher prices for the joo. 1t is es
timated that about 800 cars each day
travel over the south Jefferson
Highway and its relocation would be
of benefit to hundreds of people in
this community, and also all others
who travel this popular route-Os-
ceOla Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Chamber If Commerce Meeting.

The Chamber of Commerce held
their regular monthyy eleeting at
the dining room of the M. e. churcn
Monday evening, the six o'clock
dinner being served by The ladies
OF the Civic Club, and it was a
dandy good one. Several matters
of general interest were taken up
and discussed, among them the pro
gress of the campaign for a county
hospital, the committee reporting
they had secured some splendid SUB
scriptions from citizens of Leon to-
wards donating site for hospital
The matter of offering prizes Tor
1.-The best kept lawns and parklngs IN
Leon this year was discussed and
a committee appointed to take
of a campaign for beautlfy-
ing Leon Other matters OF i'm
portance to the city were discussed
and the session was very interest
ing one. A purse of $50 was donat-
ed by the Chamber of commerce
to Prof. Ole Thompson, leader of
the boys band, as a testimonial of
appreciation of his work with the
uand 1t happened to be Prof.
Thompson's birthday, SO COM
mittee took the check to his home
and presented it to him, and 1t was
the surprise of his life, and one
which he fully appreciates. Prof.
Thompson is doing wonders for the
boys in the Ny of getting a fine
band together, and he is going to
surprise the public when the boys
make their appearance at the first
of the open air concerts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

|. Last Sunday was a red letter day
for our church. Our attendance
which has suffered for two Sabba:hs
because of wide spread sickness
was up to normal again. The Sun
day school was very much alive. The
boys class came UP extra strong but
the ladies class sprung a surprise
by doubling their numbers.
Z The Is two great addresses by
President Montgomery, Of Parsons
College on "The Challenge Of The
ership'' will long be remembered. Al
ership will long be remembered. AT
the evening service we added de-
lightful feature in the person OF
Miss Edna Wheeler Ballard of the
faculty of the Chicago Musical col
lege. Miss Ballard is one Of the
greatest harpists in America, and
last November gave, by special in
vitation, two concerts before the
Prince of Wales. She played two
beautiful harp solos at the evening
service. Miss Esther Essig, soprano
sOloist, rendered two pleasing songs
to harp accompaniment. Our choir
also presented some charming num-
bers at both services.
The orchestra will lead tn Sunday
school music next Sunday morning.
Be on time G,ld boost your class.
Preaching service at eleven o'clock.
There will be a rousing sermon on a
live subject. Christian Endeavor at
$50 p. m. On accounts of the
evangelistic services at the Christian
church there will be no evening
service. Let's help them by our
presence there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
New Court Cases.

w. c. Strock VS.. John and Maggie
Lawr. Plaintiff secured a Judg-
ment for $1o6.97 against John
Lawr in Polk county, and a trans
cript was filed in Decatur county
on Dec. "a, 1919, and an execution
catur county, which were transferred
on Nov. II, 1919. by John Lawr to
Maggie Lawr, his wife. Plaintiff
asks that the transfer be declared
to be fraudulent and void G. w.
Hoffman and Ed II. Sharp, attorneys
for plaintiff.
for $l4.O2 before justice !. NJ. Allen
at Van Vert, on Feb. 10th, on q
claim for chickens shipped to Swift
e Co, at Clarinda, which were dead
when received by them. Defendant
asks for d writ of error commanding
the justice of the peace to certify
the records and procs,sedlnss did Gf ans ans
show or prove that defendant was
legally liable for the loss, v. r..
McGinnis, attorney for defendant.
GQldie B. Chandler VS.. Chas. H..
Chandler. The parties were mar
ried at St. Joe, Mo-, September ~,
1913. and lived together until Nov
ember II, 1918. Plaintiff asks for
decree OI ulVOICc OA Luc 6'oouu
of habitual drunkenness and cruel
and inhuman treatment, and that
she be restored to her former name,
sGoldie B. Fowler. McGinnis q
McGinnis attorneys for plaintiff.
Harlan. Sires VS.. Laura L: Slres.
The parties we're married at Cory
don on September 8, 1908, and liy-
cd together until February |, 1918;
Plaintiff alleges his wife vii d. deserted tat q
decree of divorce and that he be
given the custody of their minor
daughter. w. J. Springer attorney
for plaintiff.
Henry Campbell VS.. Henrietta
Barrett ct al. Plaintiff asks that
deed to real estate from p. F. Bar
rett to his wife be set aside and the
land held subject to judgment Tor
s1S2.20 and costs. P. l.. Sewers
attorney for plaintiff.
Vim. Callison VS.. VIM. Crichton. &
Son. Suit is on an account for
rent amounting to $3.50. G. W..
Hoff man and Ed H. Sharp attorneys
for nj jntiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Real Movie Perils that Are Not On
the Film.

Henry B. Walthall. who is to ap-
pear in The Boomerang at the Idle
Hour on Wednesday and Thursday,
March and 4, occasionally expert
ences thrill while making a movie
that is not seen on the screen.
Of The Boomerang" called for a
big explosion and hundred pounds
OF black pOWuer had been brought
from Los Angeles, but when it was
wanted, the property boy in whose
charge it was confided could not be
found, and a search for the explos-
ives was equally futile.
One of the studio hands was sent
for more powder and the company
marked that a little heat would be
welcome, but the stage hands were
taking advantage OF the wait to
quench their thirst several squares
away. One of the actors who stated
that he had been a fireman on the
Santa Fe said that he would start
the fire if some one would help him.
Walthall volunteered and the two
went to the cellar to light the fur
mace. Kindling and paper were put
in the firebox for the fires had been
out all summer; Walthall was just
about to apply match when he
heard shrek from the top of the
coal heap.
The match dropped from his hand
and the missing property boy, rub
bing his eyes. darted up out Of the
cellar. Walthall overlook him.
''Are you crazy?" demanded the
actor
"No, sir" replied the boy, but
Mr.. Bracken, the director, told me to
put the powder in some safe, dry
place and watch it. | put it in the
furnace"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Christian Church Notes.

4 The revival meetings began Sun
day evening at the Christian church
With fine attendance and interest
The large choir under the direction
Of Brother Tornquist lead.sg the
audience in glorious song to the
uplift Of the participants and hear
ers and to the praise and glory OF
God. Services each evening at 1880
an inspiring song service followed
by short gospel sermon. We are
expecting the EVangelists Brother
srd Sister Crewdson Friday OF this
week. We kindly urge on all those
who are interested in the gospel az
the power Of God unto salvation to
attend the meetings and pray God S
blessing upon the meeting we ap-
pfeciated the kindness shown us by
our Methodist brethren in dismiss
llg their evening service and at
tending in large numbers the serv-
ice on Sunday evening. Remember
the Bible school Sunday morning
Be present and on time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
ESTABLISHED 1854.
MINISTER is ARRESTED
Rev. MarsoIf, Former Leon Pastor,
Arrested at Chicago In Trouble
With His Church Board.

Rev. C. S. Marsolf, former pastor
of the Leon Presbyterian church is
in the lime light at Chicago in great
shape, the daily papers devoting
columns to his church trouble there.
Some months ago gRev. Marsolf ac-
cepted the, pastorate of the Pres
byterian church at North Chicago.
whip the superintendent of the Sun
day school if he did not keep out
of his church affairs. The church
board demanded the resignation OF
Rev. Marsolf, but he refused to
resign, and they ordered him to
. vacate the manse by April 1st, and
notified him he could not preach at
ter announced he. would preach on
what Manner Of Love-" but when
he appeared at the church door he
was met by the chief of police, who
told him he could not enter the
church. Rev. Marsolf stepped in
side and the chief told him he was
undersarrest. He was taken to the
his appearance, the hearing being
the affair by Martin c. Decker, one
of the elders, who after Rev. Mar
solf was safe in the hands of the
law. declared he had spread false
stories among women Of the church
and threatened to lick Sunday
school superintendent Brash on
sight" The church board is back
ing Brash in the controversy, and
Rev Marsolf says it is frameup,
but that even if he wins the case
it will be necessary for him to
leave the ministry and engage in
other business. The citizens OF
Leon are watching the outcome with
considerable interest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
y IS VICTIM OF SLEEPING
SICKNESS.
:. l5aker, of Clarke County in a
Trance for Weeks. First Case
in Southern Iowa.

Practically unconscious and in a
Ethel Baker, aged 10, well known To-
cal high school student, the daugh7
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beker, OF
north of Jamison, is victim Of the
rare disease known to modern sci
ence as encephalitis or sleeping
sickness" The young lady is how
ering between life and death and
medical treatment of every descrip-
ton is being brought into play to
save her life. The parents and fam
lily of the young lady are grief
stricken as hopes for the daughters
recovery grow less each day. 1t has
been known in several instances,
however, where after profound
sleep or stupor that the patient gains
a chance for life. Miss Ethel, as she
is known to her classmates here and
the people in her home community,
left school about three weeks age
ill with influenza. Following the
attack the central nervous system
of the body was affected and the
young lady went into deep cOntin-
ued sleep from which it was almost
impossible to arouse her. At times
she would awake slightly but efforts
to keep her awake wOulu fail. AT
present she is unable to converse,
but can somewhat comprehend what
is going on about her. Ihe case is
a most deplorable one and the many
friends of the Baker family hope
that Miss Ethel will recover.-Osce-
ola Tribune
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
City Election This Month.

The annual city election is to be
held this month, on Monday, March
29th, and the official calls for the
ward and general caucus to nOmin-
ate candidates appears in this is
sue. We would like to urge on
every citizen of Leon to attend both
the ward and genera! caucus. Too
often the selection OF the city Of
ficials goes by default and a ticke,
is made up at the last minute. The
new officials who will be elected
this months will have charge of
Leon for the coming two years and
care should be exercised in select
ing good men for members of the
council. The future of the city will be
in the hands of the councilmen, and
it is up to the people to decide what
kind of a council they want. Let's {;
all get together, select the very
best material for a city council, and
then all work in harmony to make
bigger and better Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Ernest Raymond Smith.

Ernest Raymond Smith, son Of
David and Irene Smith. was born
Oct. 25, 1903, in Eden townships;
died February 24, 1920, at his home
near Leon, being at the time Of his
death sixteen years, three mtnths
and twentY-nine days.
He was a loving and dutiful son
and brother. He attended the Leon
schools and was loved and respected
by all his schoolmates. He leaves
to mourn his loss, his father and
mother, three sisters. Violet, Paul
inc, and Frances; Three brothers.
Carl, Dean and Maurice, besides a
host Of relatives and friends,
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the home on last Wednes-
day afternoon by Rev. T. F: Camp
bell, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. lnterment u the Leon
cemetery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Study Center at Leon, Saturday,
March 9Th.

The last study center of the year
will be held at Leon, Saturday.
March 9Th. A large attendance il
expected.
PROGRAM
900 a. m.-Grade Teachers Na-
ture Study, Birds, w. H. Da-
Rural Teachers - Penmanship,
The Teaching of Writing
in the Rural Schools, H. G..
Cummins.
1O:OO a. m.-Grade Teachers PEN
notwithstanding Penman-
ship in the Grades, H. C..
Cummins.
11:O0 a. m.-Grade Teachers-Na-
ture Study, w. H. Davis.
Rural Teachers - Penmanship,
The Teaching of Writing in
the Rural School, continued.
H. C. Cummins.
Noon IntermissiOn !,
1900 p. m.-Grade TeachersrPen-
manship in the Grades, H. G..
Cummins
Rural Teachers -' Agriculture
and Nature Study, w. H. Da-
Wis.
The program is arranged to close
in time for the 2:3O p. m. trains.
Please come supplied with pencils
or fountain pens.
Kate L. Hull,
County Superintendent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
The STATE CONVENTION
Miss Eva Rhea, of Leon, Named as
One of the AlternateS to the
San Francisco Convention.

The democratic state convention
held at Des Monies on last Wednes-
day to select delegates to the
national convention at San Fran,
cisco, was largely attended and
for the first time in the history OF
the state, ladies were permitted to
participate, being named as dele
gates from nearly every county in
the state and they took prominent
part in the proceedings of the con-
vention.
honored by being named an alter
nate to the national convention
from the eighth district, the other
alternate being Mrs. Victoria Dewey,
OF Charlton. The delegates from
the eighth district are D. c. Bradley.
of Centerville and J. j. Doty OF
Shenandoah.
The delegates at large, the slate
prepared by the state committee,
went through without hitch. the
delegates being Wilbur w.. Marsh.
Waterloo; Edwin T. Meredith, Des
Moines; Tom Steele, Sioux City;
Nick Reed, Ottumwa, w. d. jamie
son, Shenandoah; W. j; Casey,
Knoxville; Dr.. j. w. Reynolds, Cres-
ton; Louis Murphy, Deubuque.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
School Election Next Monday.

The annual election OF school Of
Ulcers for Leon will be held next
Monday, there being three directors
10 elect .his year, two for the regular
three year term to succeed e. u.
Bell and j. A. Mcintosh, and one
for two year term to fill the
vacancy caused by the removal OF
Dr.. j. O. Woodmansee from Leon.
Nomination papers have been filed
with secretary J. w. Rowell for four
candidates for the three year term,
z. e. Bell, Guy Stark, Elmer Har-
ris and Fred Teale, and also three
candidates for the two year term,
Fred Epperley, Orel Estes and w. A.
Poush. They are all good men and
it will simply be matter of'personal
choice on the part Of the voters.
Only one candidate for treasurer, u.
S. Arnold, has filed nomination
naDorS - - - =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
BaII'-COOntZ.

The wedding of Miss Sarah R.
Coontz and Mr.. NJ. T. Barr was sol
emnized Wednesday, Feb. 25th at
2 p. m. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
H. NJ. Johnston of Leon. Rev. R
B. Shannon, pastor of the Adventist
Christian church of Hickory Grove
in the presence Of the sister and a
brother of the bride and few
friends. Delightful refreshments
were served by Mrs. Johnston fol-
lowing the ceremony.
At six o'clock dinner was served
at the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Coontz of near
Woodland, where a number of rela-
tives and friends had gathered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barr will live on the
farm known as the late George
Rains farm which the groom had
ready to occupy and where they
moved Thursday.
They have a wide circle of friends
who extend congratulations. ~.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Werner o. Wells.

Werner O. Wells, son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Wells was born January
l4th, 1889, near Kearney, Nebraska,
departed his life February 22, 1920,
being at the time of his death 3
was united in marriage to Miss
Leah Fogleman, August 13, 1917,
to this union was born 2 children.
Francis Gerald age 8 years and
Maxine Marie age 2 months. He
made confession of faith and was
baptized and united with Pleasant
Valley BaDtist church. He leaves
to mourn his departure loving
wife, 2 babies, father and mother
three sisters and three brothers
and host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were
held at the home Thursday Feb
ruary 26th at O'Clock conducted by
Rev. e. C. Vanderpool. Interment
in Decatur City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
NIyers-Hagan.

At the Christian parsonage Leon,
Iowa, occurred the marriage of Mr..
James V. Myers, of Lineville, Iowa,
to Miss Ada V. Hagan, of Leon,
Iowa, on Thursday afternoon Febru-
airy rs, 1920, at 3 p. M, when they
were united in the bonds of holy
wedlock. P. H. Green officiating. A
short form of the beautiful ring
ceremony was used on this happy
occasion. The bride and groom
were accompanied by Mr.. Everett and
Vietia Hagan. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers
are estimable young people with
host of friends who join in wishing
them a happy welded life. They
will go to housekeeping at once on
a farm east of Lea where they will
be pleased to greet their many
friends taft %
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Methodist Chuch Notes.

The services last Sunday were de-
ilightful, and we are glad to remark
thtt the old-time congregatil., in
numbers were present Mr.. Torn
.quist gave an exceptionally inspir-
ing solo in a. m. service. Sunday
school next Sunday at 9:45. Re-
member the special Easter drive
Morning service at l1:0O. Special
singing, and. sermon by the Pastor
Il Remember the meeting in pro
gress at the Christian church. The
Pastor is assisting in a revival cam.
.paign at Grand River. Ladies
Guild have sewing day on Tuesday
and the w. F.. M. S. meets with the
President Mrs. T. B. Murphy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Pastor Threatens to Whip Sunday
School Man.

Waukegan, H., Feb. 24-'I have
told the Sunday school superintend--
ent if he doesn't behave himself and
quit meddling with my affairs I'm
going to whip him on sight every
time l meet him. declared the Rev.
G. S. Marsolf, pastor Of North Chi
caso Presbyterian church today, af-
ter hearing a report that he had re-
signed following trouble with par
ishoners. THE Sunday school sup
erintendent is H. J. Brasch. l don't
intend to quit as long as there is
any one left to preach to-"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Notice.

To the qualified electors of the
City of Leon, Iowa:
As provided by law, the biennial
municipal election will be held in
the several wards on the 18th day of
March, 1920, at which time there
will be elected the following Off
GERS :: Mayor, Treasurer, Assessor.
Two Councflmen at Large and One
Councilman from each OF the three
wards Of the city. Polls to be open
ed. at o'clock q. M, closed at Z
o'clock p. m. All of which take due
notice. J. - Gardner. Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Notice.

The qualified electors of each
ward of the City Of Leon will meet
in mass convention on tn 18th day
of .,-arch, 1920, at 8 O'Clock p. m.,
for the purpose of placing in noml-
nation one candidate for councilmen
to be voted on at the city election
March 20, 1920. The first ward
will meet in the Biddison IMPLEMENT
store, the second ward at the pump
station, and third ward at the north
lumber yard. Let everybody be
there. BY order of the ward conn
Gilman J.. NJ Gardner, Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. Ernest Mcdaniel, of near
Leon, and Miss Florence Williams OF
Leon, were married at the M. E.
parsonage Saturday evening, the
ceremony being performed by Rev.
A. E. Jervis. These young people
are well and favorably known in
this community, the bride being the
daughter Of Phillip Williams and
most mo- ne estimabie able " young lady. fhe
groom is one of our returned sold
Ter boys, 4 young man of sterling
integrity. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdaniel
will make their home on the Charles
Campbell farm southeast OF Leon,
and their many friends extend
hearty congratulations for their
happiness and prosperity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Simer-AleXander.

A very charming wedding occurred
at the w. A. Alexander home last
Sunday morning at $3.50, when
Miss Lucille Alexander, and Mr.. Wal
riage. Rev. A. e. Jervis Officiated,
and a select number of guests were
present. Miss Alexander is q grad
uate of the Leon High School, and
also of the Drake Music academy
Des Moines. She is we'll known in
Leon and community and has en-
joyed the associations of large
number of friends. Mr.. Sinner is
engaged in oil business in Chicago,
where they will make their home:
Leon wishes them success and
haDDincSS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Notice..

The qualified electors of the City
of Leon, Iowa, will meet in mass
10th day of March, 1920, at 8 o'clock
p. M, for the purpose of placing in
nomination one candidate for mayor,
one candidate for city treasurer, one
candidate of assessor, and two can
didates for councilmen at large, to
be voted on at the city election to be
held March 20, 1920. 1t is import
ant that every voter. in the city
should respond to this call.
j.. M. Gardner, Mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Sedan Turned Over.

Last Friday evening Archie Hav-
ems, of Decatur, was returning home
family f mi witt With him. Going m up the big
Palestine hill west of Leon, he met
some hogs in the roa dand had to
stop, and the car backed down the
hill and to the side of the road, ov-
erturning, but fortunately all of the
occupants escaped injury aside from
a few slight bruises, and the only
damage was to the top of the car,
so Archie is congrulating himself on
the outcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-04
Has Read The Reporter SO Years.

We this week received a renewal
for The Reporter from Mrs. A.. A.
Piercy, of Almena, Kansas. who
writes us she has read The Reporter
since the first issue, and could not
think of doing without it. She says
they had nice winter in northwest
ern Kansas and the farmers are
looking forward to a. big crop again
this year. Mrs. Piercy is getting
we'll along in years, but says her