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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Nj. Il. Church.

Our second quarterly conference
was held by DR.. Shaw and all re-
ports were excellent. Please accept
the pastors grateful thanks for all
your stewardship.
The pastor is attending the Inter-
Church -WOrld-Movement conferences
held in Des Moines for all pastors
of the state.
Sunday school at Gas.
Morning service at 100.
League Bible study, $50.
Evening dismissed for revival.
The w. F. NJ. Society will meet
at the home of Mrs. T. B. Murphy
Wednesday afternoon, March 3. We
have 63 members, will expect SO
present. A cordial invitation is eX-
tended to all friends of the society.
We shall center all our interest
to make the morning service signifi-
cant. The choir will be par-excellent
and present choice anthems, solos
and duets. The. pastor will have a
special appropriate message. New
members will be received.
Remember the Bible center at
$3.50, all welcome.
Evening services dismissed, and
may we attend en- masse the Chris
tian church revival. They We're
splendid in assisting us, and we
shall delight to fully reciprocate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
THE CHURCHES.
Presbyterian Church.

Many of our people have been
sick during the past week, and we
have missed them at our church SER
vices We hope for their early re-
covery. We had particularly en-
joyable and spirited service last Sun
day evening. We appreciated a
beautiful solo by Jack Ferren who
has an expressive voice that goes
home to every heart. Next Sunday
we are planning for great day; In
the New Era program this will be
Life Enlistment Day, and We have
secured DR.. r. Ames Montgomery,
president of Parsons College, to
make two addresses, one at each OF
the services. Every young man and
young woman, every boy and girl,
should hear these two great ad-
dresses and no father or mother
should miss them. There will be
some good music at each service. Let
us make this day a day long to be
remembered.
Sunday school promptly at ten
O'Clock. Let everybody be ON time.
A live Christian Endeavor service at
$50.
1. We have secured the Parsons Col
lege Glee Club for concert on Tues
day evening, April 9Th. This glee
club consists of sixteen male voices
under the leadership of Prof. Noun
tain, whose singers have taken SO
many prizes in the musical contests
at Abba and Des Moines during the
last few years. 1t will be the big
musical event Of the year. Wait for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Christian Church.

Greeetings-You are cordially in
vited to attend our regular services
Lords day, Feb. 29th.
10 a. m.--Bible school, motto,
Every member of the church mem
bers and more members of the
Bible school in 1920 Be present
and on time.
j. a. NJ Remembering the Lord
in the Lords Supper.
11:30--Preaching
$50. p. m.-~-Christian Endeavor.
Leader. PeaHl VanPelt.. Subject,
The Result of Our Words and
Deeds. Scripture lesson, Gal. g.:
no.
7:30-Preaching.
Good singing at each service; you
will find a welcome. Come Thurs
day evening tonight) at 1880 to
prayer and praise service at the
home of brother and sister John
Harris. You are kindly urged to
attend the mid-week prayer service.
Remember the special meetings
begin Sunday. Pray and work for
the success of the meetings. The
harvest is great, the laborers are
few. Be worker with God in saw
ing the unsaved.
TO the people of Leon and vicin-
ity-You are kindly requested to
attend our special meetings The
gospel will be preached, soul inspir-
ing songs will be sung and spirit
of friendliness and brOtherly love
will prevail in the meetings.. Your
presence and help very much de-
sired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
1.-THE Boomerang"

THE Boomerang" an interesting
picture in which love, intrigue, capl-
tai and labor figure prominently, is
scheduled to be shown at the Idle
Hour Theatre on Wednesday and
Thursday, March 3 and 4. This is a
which Henry B. WalthaIl, the noted
dramatic actor, is starred. Ever
since his appearance in The Birth
of Nation" Mr.. Walthall has laid
just claim to being the foremost ac-
tor on the screen. His performances
one after another, have surely estab-
ished him in an enviable" position
in the hall of actors fame.
His part in The Boomerang is
the president of gigantic meat cor
poration. He plays tbs role with
true feeling in all it's many phases.
In fact, whenever he is on the screen
he holds the center of attention, and
by his ability and depth of express
sion creates a character that will
long be remembered. The story
takes up the case of this young
lawyer after he has been turned
from his ftther's home owing to his
opposition to gigantic amalgama-
of the city with increased hardships.
How he takes the side of the op-
pressed; how he fights for them and
eventually WINS out, even over his
father and his powerful ally, are
events which make a picture of un-
usual interest: There is pretty ro-
mantle thread interviewer with the
action of strife, and the whole pic
ture is very we'll balanced
Surrounding Mr.. Walthall is a
cast including players of special
competence headed by Melbourne
MacDowell, Nina Byron, Helen Jer-
ONE Eddy, Jack .aacDonald, Nigel
De Bruilliel and Bert Appling. The
picture shows variety of settings
and brilliant mass effects
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Hill-MCl)OWell.

At the Christian parsonage in
ding Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22nd,
1920. when Mr.. Wayne E. NH ana
Miss Lola Mcdowell, of LInaville,
Iowa, were united in the bonds of
holy matrimony, Rev. p. H. Green
officiating. The bride is prepos-
sessing young lady of many charms,
the daughter OF Samuel and Mar
gueri:e Mcdowell, Of Llneville, and
general favorite among her asso-
ciates and many friends. The groom
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis A.
Hill, of Lineville, a young man OF
sterling worth, we'll and favora bly,
known by large circle of friends.
At the present time he is in the en-
rloy of the government as a rural
mail carrier, but expects soon to
engage in farming On this haprv
occasion the bride and groom We're
accompanied by Mr.. Melvin Dyer
and Miss Nellie Mcdowell. .nr. and
Mrs. Hill will at once go to house
keeping in Lineville, where they will
be at home to their many friends.
All join in wishing them a bon voy-
age through life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Clyde Ii. Weldon.

Clyde B. Weldon, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Weldon, was born near
Decatur, Iowa, October 25, 1885,
died at his home at GAINESVILLE, Mo-,
Feb. 19,192O, aged "a years, 3
months and "a days.
i. Mr.. Weldon grew to manhood on
the home farm northwest of Deca-
tur, and has lived in Decatur coun-
'ty all his life with the exception
or the past few years that the fam
lily has been at GAINESVILLE. He was
married to Miss BESSIE Melvin, also
OF Decatur county, and to this union
three sons were born, Garland, Ger
aid and Kenneth. Mr.. weldon was
converted during the winter Of 1916
and was baptized that spring, TAX
ing membership with the GAINESVILLE
Christian church, and remaining a
faithful member until the day of his
DEATH He will be sorely missed by
his friends and business associates,
for in all of these he was, whole
some good fellow. Not only, will he
be missed by these but also by hosts
by his three sons and their mother,
because he made much of home life,
also by his father, his three BROTH
ers and sister, Clyde jassed away
confessing his faith in the fact that
he was going to meet his mother
who had preceded him in death, and
to those left behind
the Christ who was his Savior.
Funeral services were conducted
from the home, Friday, afternoon,
Feb goth. by Henry Esch, pastor
of the Christian church. Interment
was at GAINESVILLE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Leon Has Que OF Three Lady Auto
Dealers in Iowa.

The Des Mcines Tribune of last
Thursday contained big Write-up
and picture of Mrs. Orel Estes, of
Leon, one of the three successful
lady auto dealers in the state OF
Iowa, Mrs. Estes being an active
member of the firm of Estes 4 Co..
of this city. who rank right up at
the top with all the Ford dealers
in the state of Iowa. Ever since
Estes & Co. took over the Ford
agency in Leon, Mrs. Estes has TAX
en- very active part in the manage
ment Of the firm, and TO her efforts 11s
in a large measure reSdue the great
success of this firm, for she has sys-
tematized the business so that 1t is
second to none in the state, INSTALL
ing many original ideas in regard to
Keeping track of stock and repairs,
and the auditors of the Ford COM
pany say the system is one of tn"
very best in the state. Estes 4 Co.
have already placed an order for
800 Fords for the present season,
but this large number will not sup
ply all of their trade, although their
territory consists of only seven and
a half townships.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
NO COURT THIS WEEK
Judge Evans Called to. Northern
Iowa to Hear a Case. Returns
Tuesday to Finish Term.

There is no court this week, Judge
Evans leaving Saturday morning fol
his home at Corydon, and this week
he is engaged in hearing case in
northern Iowa, but will return 10
Leon next Tuesday to finish up the
business of the February term OF
court ~.
The arguments in the cases or
Martin Boatman trustee vs.. W. n.
and Richard Lloyd, and Frank J.
Short VS.. Luther Bason, were COM
pleted Thursday and FRIDAY, and
the cases were taken under advise
ment.
his decision in the case of F. A. Sill
vers VS.. Henry Silyers, giving the tn
defendant judgment for $4,000.
The following cases were dispos-
ed OF since our report last week:
CRIMINAL
State vssWm. Hoover. The prose,
cutting witness having been married
by defendant the case is dismissed.
LAW AND EQUITY
Eta Mexican VS.. Edgar Mexican.
decree of divorce.
J. L. Mitchell guardian VS.. l.. G.
Toney ct al. Judgment on promls,
sorry note, and guardian authorized
to assign judgment to Effie McLaln;
f. 4. Greenland VS.. James and
Ben Owens. Judgment for $50 in
favor of plaintiff.
Samuel E. Briner ct al VS.. Sarah
T.. Briner ct al Referees report OF
sale to Evalyn Allen approved.
Fred Teale VS.. J. G. CoZad ct al.
Settled and dismissed.
PROBATE
Guardianship of Mark Tapscott
ct al. Report of sale and deed to
A. ri. Smith and Walter Mchean ap-
proved.
Estate of Mollie A. Sears. Claim
of Ralph A. Sears in sum of $ 100
allowed as third class claim.
Estate OF Emma G. Merritt. VIII
probated. J. n. Gates appointed ad-
ministrator with bond Of $1,000.
Guardianship of Henry A. Silvers.
Final report approved, guardian dis
charged.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Ago
Items Taken from the files of The
Reporter Published a Quarter
Of a Century AQo.

Assessor, Q. NJ. Lindsey tells us
that in taking the census of Leon
he found there were So widows and
~ widowers in Leon, and one of the
WidoWers has since been married.
w. r. EllinWoOd, the photograp phi
his gallery and residence, the instru-
ments being of his own manufac-
ture, and he contemplates engaging
in the manufacture of telephones
which he can sell for $500 each.
Lon BurnisOn, who has been Sec
ton foreman on the d. M. 4 K. G.
for several years, has been promot-
ed to road master.
Stephen A. Fortune and Miss Dora
Phelps were married at Miller's res
taurant in this city last Saturday by
mayor Albaugh.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued the past week:
wdG.Mne+h Raeine X . Akers "a to Nancy e:
NoTtScatt GaSrga 75' Hudson 81 to Hester
Stephen A. Fortune 80 to Dora
Phelps 20.
James f. Gill 2s to Lenore North
rup "a.
Henry Miller 2e to Alice NJ. Ew-
ing II.
1SddC Olulll = W NIl1ld bIGSll l y.
A daughter was born to Mr. ana
Mrs. Add Ausman last wednesday.
VIM. Biggs on Tuesday purchased
the lot on the north side of the
square adjoining the one purchased
by T. E. Horner, from Seth Rich
ards, and will erect a business
block at once. This insures seven
new business houses on the north
side this spring.
George Hudson 50 and Mrs. mes
ter Northcutt q were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony at the
residence of the groom in this city
last Saturday, the ceremony beng
performed by Mayor Albaugn. AS i,
was the oldest couple he had ever
married in all his years of expert
ence his honor gave them his bless
the ceremony.
John Bell had miraculous es-
cape from death at the pipe factory
Saturday, and as it is Will be laid
up for several months. A new ma
chine was being tried for polishing
and the belt not working right John
got up on step ladder and was in
the act of running the belt on the
main shaft when a small piece OF
around the shaft to prevent the belt
from slipping caught his right
thumb and hand, drawing it over
the shaft. He shouted to Edgar
McClelland to blow the whistle, and
seeing his only chance to save his
life was to. go over the shaft, he
made the pIa1fEe fead 5,ffissts1be. ii .w,een
the shaft and ceiling in space of
l6 inchts, and very fortunately his
weight broke the rope. and he fell to
the floor. His arm was terribly
bruised and strained, the muscles on
his thumb and along his arm being
torn loose. Dr.. Layton dressed his
arm and it will be several months
before he can use it.
Capt Iustinian Ray. a pioneer
druggist Of Leon, passed away at
his home in this city on Feb. goth,
at the age of 60 years, 2 months and
) days. He is survived by his wife,
two daughters and two sons.
T. r. Early departed Monday for
Lexington, Mo-, where he has pur-
chased a lumber yard and will make
his home in the future.
A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. O. S. Long. OF Shenandoah,
former residents OF Leon, on Feb.
O2rd
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Oliver q. Rogers.


Oliver O. Rogers departed this
life Tuesday morning at u: 5 at
his home 1913 W. Maple Ave-, Ottum-
wa, Iowa, after an illness OF inflU-
enza, followed by pneumonia. He is
Lyle and Lynn, his mother, Mrs.
Alice Rogers, two brothers and thu ee
sisters at Olathe, Colorado. Tie
funeral was held Thursday, Feb. ~.
1920, interment in OttumWa ceme-
terry.
Oliver was the son Of Theodore
and Alice Rogers of Davis City,
Iowa, where he grew to manhood !,
going to Ottumwa when yet a young
man he was employed at the John
Morrell & Co. plant, until he entered
The mail carrier service, in which he
years or more. The last eighteen
months being employed as parcel
post delivery man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
DEATH CALLS MANY
The Dark Angel Has Brought Sorrow
to Many Homes in Decatur
County the Past Week.
Joy Dodge.

Many hearts in Leon and vicinity
were made sad Sunday when it was
announced that Joy Dodge was dead.
His earthly life was spent in Leon
and vicinity with the exception o1
the time spent in the service OF ms rs
country He was a young man OF
sterling worth, highly respected and
honored by all who knew him: MS
untimely death came as distinct
shock to his many friends.
Joy Elmer Dodge, son Of William
Dodge, was born at Weldon, Iowa,
May is, 1896, departed this life at
the hospital in Leon. Iowa, sunday
o'clock, aged 90 years, 8 months
and IA days. The parents removed
from Weldon to Leon when Joy was
but little child. During the world
war when our country called LOT
volunteers Joy was among the 1lrSt
to answer the call and enlisted IN
his countrys service. He entered
the service Sept. l9, 1917, "a mem,
ber' of Co. E, 31Sth Engineers, and
Sept. 1917 to Feb. 1918. While at
Camp Dodge the loving mother was
called to her heavenly home, having
departed this life Nov. 5, 1917. At
this time he was granted a furiough
home. He was one that loved his
home and loved ones dearly, and the
loss Of his mother left a void in his
heart. Soon after his return to
Camp Dodge he was transferred to
Camp Merritt, where he remained
but short time when he was trans
ferred to Huffman's Island, where
he was placed On detached duty.
He was honorably discharged and
mustered out of service Jan. 10,
1919, after almost two. years spent
in loyal, faithful service in the.
cause of his country and humanity.
Some time prior to his release
from the army he was stricken with
sickness and from this illness he
never fully recovered. About four
weeks ago he was removed to the
hospital to undergo an operation.
thinking that relief would follow,
but on account of his weakened con-
dition the. operation was postponed
for little time, hoping that by
careful nursing and treatment he
would become stronger. During his
illness he was tenderly cared for by
willing hands and LOVING hearts.
During the past few weeks his loving
father ministered to him unceasing-
ly night and day. He was conscious
to the last and always apDreciative
for every kindness shown him. He
leaves to mourn his departure the
loving, grief-stricken father and
two brothers, Earl and Paul, other
relatives and a host Of friends
Funeral services were held at tho
Church of Christ on Wednesday ar
ternoon, at 2:30, conducted by Rev.
p. H. Green, a large concourse, OF
sorrowing friends being IN attend
ance, The floral offerings from
friends were profuse and beautiful.
Interment in the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
School Election Soon.

The annual school election in
Leon will soon be here, and this
year there will be three directors to
elect The terms of J. A. Mcintosh
and E. f. Bell expire, and there is
vacancy on the board on account
of the removal of Dr.. J. o. Wood
mansee from the city. Messrs. Nc
1ntosh and Bell have made splendid
records on the board, devoting a
lot of their time to looking after
the school business, and there Will
probably be no opposition to them
for a second term should they de-
sire it. Too often the people let the
school election go by default, when
these officials are really of much
more importance to the taxpayers
than a lot of the county offices. The
position of school director is a
thankless one, as they serve without
pay, and it is sacrifice for any
business man To serve
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
NJ. c. Rhea.

The subject of this brief sketch,
NJ. G.. Rhea, son of Sebird and Nancy
Cook Rhea was born in White coun-
ty, Tennessee, Dec. L. 1895, depart
ed this life after an extended illness
at the home of his daughter in Leon,
Iowa, Iowa Saturday morning, i ;, FEB: a, ,.s =;
months and 20 days. His parents
removed from Tennessee and se:-
lied in Mercer county Missouri.
when he was a child Of 2 years. The
Journey was made with an OK team.
Here he grew to manhood's estate
and where he spent the greater part
of his life He was reared on the
farm and during the winter months
college at Campden Parish, Mo-,
where he received his higher edu-
cation. For number of years after
leaving college he successfully fol-
lowed the profession of teaching He
was the youngest child in family
consisting of eight children and the
last Of the family to succumb to
death: He was united in marriage
to Miss Miranda Milton in Mercer r
this union were born ten children,
seven boys and three girls, five Of
whom grew to manhood and Wolnr
anhood. Only two of whom survive
the father are Miss Eva, of Leon,
Iowa, and w. J. Rhea, of Hobart,
Oklahoma. He united with the
Church of Christ in early life and
his faith in Christ as the son of God
and his Savior never faltered. He
was honorable and upright in all OF
his dealings with his fellOwmen, So
ciaf, hospitable and kindly disposed
and generous hearted to a fault. The
wife and loving mother preceded
him to the heavenly home, having
departed this life, Sept. 20, 1885.
The home was kept intact for a
period of two years following the
death of the wife and mother. Then
came the giving up of the home, one
of the saddest experiences in life.
For a number of years following he
made his home with his son James.
Later he resided with his son w. J.
Rhea and for the past ten years has
resided with his daughter Eva a.:
Leon, Iowa. During his long life he
has enjoyed the best of health until
about year ago when he was very
ill with influenza followed by pneu-
monia The decline in health dates
back to that time. During his ill
ness he was tenderly cared for by
his loved ones. The writer of these
lines visited with him frequently and
conversed with him often upon
Bible themes. He believed in Gods
word and in Jesus as his savior. To
h nl dnTth IS. th2 eway into the
larger and sereEer life. He leaves
to mourn his depar ire the loving
child ~ sIa d. aiASral, ncDheWs
and noites, other iose.iEes and many
friends.
Funeral service were held at the
home Tuesday morning, Feb, "a. at
10. The body was taken to the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
Study Center ut Leon, Saturday,
March 9th,

The last study center of the year
will be held at Leon, SaturdsAx
March 9Th. "A large attendance is
expected.
PROGRAM
800 a. m.--Grade Teachers Ma
ture Study, Birds, w. H. Da-
Rural Teachers - Penmanship,
The Teaching of Writing
in the Rural Schools, H. e..
Cummns.
1000 a. m.-Grade Teachers-Pen-
manship--1eaching Penman-
ship in the Grades. H. g.
1900 a. m.--Grade Teachers-Na-
ture Study, W. H. Davis.
Rural Teachers - Penmanship.
The Teaching of Writing in,
the Rural School, continued,
n. C. Cummins.
Noon 1ntermiSSiOn
LOO p. m.-Grade Teachers-Pen-
manship in the Grades, Fl. C..
Cummins
Rural Teachers - Agriculture
and Nature Study, w. H. Da-.
Wis
The program is arranged to close
in time for the 2:30 p. m. trans.
Please come supplied with pencils
or fountain pens.
Kate l.. Hull,
County Superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
4Alva Mcconnell.

Alva Mcconnell was born near
Grand River, Iowa, June 9, 1892,
and departed this life at Oakdale,
Iowa. Feb. Is, 1920, being at the
time of his death % years, 6 months
and days of age He was son
of Thomas and Susan Mcconnell. He
was united in marriage to Miss Esth-
er Davidson, Oct. Z, 1916. This, short
married life was blessed with one
son, Thomas Arvid He leave to
mourn his departure his wife and
baby, an aged mother, four brothers
and one sister. His father and five
brothers and four sisters preceded
him to the great beyond.
Funeral services were held at the
NJ E. church Wednesday, Feb. 18th
at 2 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. E. G.
VanderpoOl, interment in Grand
River cemetery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26

The Catholics, Episcopalians and
some other religious bodies make a
great deal of the observance sf Lent.
Most Protestant churches give it,
scant attention. Lent is the forty
days next preceding Palm Sunday,
which is the Sunday before Easter
Last Wednesday was Ash Wednes-
day, the first day of Lent. Easter
comes this year on April 4th, being
neither very early or very late. The.
folks who plant potatoes on Good
Friday will have their ground ready
and the seed cut by the second OF
,April
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-26
DOl)SOn-OrfielI.

Mr.. Leo F. Dobson and Miss Olive
L. Orfield, two young people resid-
ing near Decatur, were married by
Justice John Woodmansee at the
residence of J. T. Harris in this city
The groom is the son Of
MIR. and Mrs. J. F. Dobson and the
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. P. Orfield. They will make
their home on a farm near Decatur,
and their friends extend congratu-
lations and wish them. a world of
happiness and prosperity