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•*&' fl^:V if- J' yh:. 1' Mi':- 4 S^iS. i.4 v.. Wm. Call or Plione Arthur Livery. C. F. MCWhinney. Real Estate Auctioneer, Lamoni, Iowa. Cliff Wood, one of the drivers for the Leon Bus & Transfer Co., is (juite sick at his home in this city. Gurley George has purchased the fine residence of Mrs. S. J. Koger on Church street, and has moved into it. A fine little son was born to Mrs. C. H. Cordes, of Jersey City, X. .!., at the home of her parents, -Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Cash in this city Fri day night. Leon grocers sold eggs last Satur day at 75 cents per dozen, the high est price eggs were ever sold in this city. Suppose the wear and tear on the hen's cackle has caused the raise in price. The Woman's Guild of the M. E. church will hold a bazaar and ex change at Crichton's store Satur day, December 20th. This is the time and place to get your pies, plum pud ding and other Christmas baking. 1 8-21. Mrs. J. M. Eivins, of Salem, South Dakota, who had been visit ing at the home of her son, P. H. Eivins, and daughter-in-law, Mrs. ,H. O. Eivins. of northwest of Leon, went to Lamoni Saturday evening for a few days visit with friends. Rev. Father J. C. Maher returned Friday noon from his trip to his boy hood home in Ireland, whei-e he went to visit his mother, who pass ed away just a few hours before he arrived. He expected to return to Leon about Sept. 1st, but was unable to secure passage until recently. There was a family reunion Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mrs. Anna Rowell. Her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Rowell were here from Lusk, Wyoming, Dr. and Mi's. Jas. Rowell of Leon and Mrs. Nellie Wharton and daughter, Ethel, of Des Moines. A fine time was en joyed. All returned home that dav except Mrs. Wharton who remained until Sunday.—Afton prise. y *S3 •'rs%'W,/* 4 /Jg There will be no extra taf extra smiles* Thank goodness for that. Headquarters for patent medicines, perfumes, toilet articles, soft drinks, jew elry, paints and varnishes, cigars and tobacco. Kodaks and post cards E. E. BELL "The True Druggist' Vic Q&OUsSA' Stera Leon Iowa Langreder The Only Tailor in Leon Andrew for 16-3t. For Sale 15 shoats weighing 40 to 70 pounds. Akes Bros. Star-Enter- P! I -Timothy Seed. Blddison Wanted- Imp. Co. Will press your suit any hour you say. Leon Laundry. Dodge Auto Livery. Call A. G. George, at Alexander's garage. On account of the library build inb being closed on account of the fuel shortage, there will be no meet ing of the Federated Clubs of Leon during the month of December. Frank Stanley, of Leon, is In a hospital at Des Moines, where he is taking treatment for stomach trou ble, and his friends will be glad to learn he is getting along very nice ly. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McClaran, of near Pleasanton, are spending the winter in Leon, having rented the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Biggs, who have gone to California for the witner. The Willard Battery Service Station of Jay Colby has been moved from the east side of the cr,uare to the city fire department building on Commercial street, where you will receive the same good service. The ladies of the Christian church will hold a bazaar, rummage sale and exchange, Saturday, Dec. 13th. at Eaton's electric shop. There will be no soliciting done but each mem ber is requested to do their part. Elmer J. Brown, of Medford. Oregon, came in Sunday, leaving California a few days before, and was picking ripe oranges from the trees just before he started back to Iowa, and got here right with a genuine old time blizzard. Elmer has his affairs so arranged that lio can get away this winter, and will probably spend the most of the win ter here with his father, Capt. J. D. Brown. Mrs. Marion E. Wasson, of Des Moines, arrived Tuesday morning to drill the Leon contestants in the county declamatory contest, and she had quite a time getting here, leav ing Des Moines Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and finally reached Van Wert, where the train turned around and took the passengers back to Osceola, on account of the bliz zard. From Osceola she went to Chariton, and finally arrived in Lecn Tuesday morning. Will press your suit any hour you say. Leon Laundry. For Sale at a Bargain—1916 Ford car in good repair. P. r. Bradley. Want to sell my 1919 Ford Touring car. Good condition. C. L. Hurst. ____________ For Sale—Large White Pekin| Ducks, drakes and ducks. Geo. E. Leahy. l-t£jcorn Lost—Duplicate Postoffice order on streets of Leon.—-Return to Post office. ^_ 5 passenger, 4 cylinder Paige auto for sale or trade lor light car Roy Smith. Wanted—A place to woik on a farm on a year's contract. Abe Bellamy. which at Found—A fountain owner can secure by The Reporter office. pen, calling Morris Gardner reports that his government thermometer registered 24 degrees below zero Tuesday night. For Sale—Rose and Single comb R. 1. Reds, good bone, dark color, free from smut and as good as the best. Simon Goodman, Leon iowa. 18-11. All accounts and past due notes must positively be paid at once. 1 need the money NOW and must have settlement immediately. Biddison Implement Co. There will be a box supper at Union Ridge school house, l'rulay evening, Dec. 12tli. Everybody come, bring boxes and have a good time" D. A. M(-Mains, the Derby auction eer, was here Tuesday assisting in crying the sale of Clyde Waller, east of Leon, and had a good sale, consid ering the bad weather and roads. Lost—Between Leon and John Osborne place on the Leon and Line villt Trail, lower endgate to a Ford truck. Will pay two dollars for the finder to bring to the Reporter ofice. Leo Tullis, who has charge of the concessions with the \ankee Robison circus, arrived Saturday from Denison, Texas, where the cir cus closed a few days betore after a very successful season. Stanley Hatch, who had been working in Leon for some time, re turned to Des Moines Monday after jioon, going by way of Chariton, on account of the afternoon train to Des Moines being taken off. Mr and Mrs. Vv. H. Gilreath. of Lake ^ndes, South Dakota, who haa been visiting at the home of H. C. Quiett in this city, went to Mt. Ayr Saturday evening for a .few days visit with relatives and friends. .Mrs. Anna Ragan, who had been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. C. Fuikerson, east of Leon, returned to her home at Cainsville. Mo Thursday. Mrs. Fuikerson and chiidren going home with her for a visit. Mrs. C. H. Johnston returned Thursday from Des Moines, having accompanied her mother, Mrs. Robert Speer, that turn to her home after a visit in daughter. far on her re at Traer, Iowa, this city with her A Wilson, who had formerly owned the Hansell store inthismy, returned to his home at lable Roc.t, Neb., Thursday where he is engaged in business, after being here a cou ple of days looking after some bus iness matters. Mrs. J. D. Pierce, who had been visiting for ten days at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. F. Lewis, north of Leon, departed Saturday for her home at Siloam Springs, Aikansas. Frank Lew-is accompanied her home for a few days visit. Pert Gibson and family, of Gran ite Canyon, Wyoming, who were visiting at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs. W. C. Gibson, ot north east of Leon, went to Andover Mo., Monday for a few days visit at the home of Mrs. Gibson sister. Paul Hubbell, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, who was here visiting his father-in-law, Dr. J. W. Robinson, went to Des Moines Friday on bus iness, and then went to Sac Citv and spent Sunday with his mother, returning to Bartlesville Tuesday. Dr. Will Bradley, who had been visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Bradley, in this citv, since his discharge from service a few weeks ago, departed Tuesday for St. Louis, Mo., where he will re sume his medical practice which he gave up when he entered the service. The extra low prices quoted[ in the large two color sale bills which were distributed through the mails the past week for Arthur Baker ot Grand River, remain in force throughout the entire sale, which continues until Christmas. Come early while the picking is good. Ed C. and Joe Smith and their sister, Miss Eva, of north of Leon, started Tuesday evening for Long Beach, California, where they will spend the winter visiting relatives and visiting the points of interest in California, enjoying a well earned vacation from their duties on their farm, which they have rented lor the coming year. Mrs. J. T. Hartman. of Lincoln. Kansas, who had been visiting at the home of her neice, Mrs L. E. Clark, neat Pleasanton, and her sis ter, Mrs. Charles Worden, of near Weldon, who had also been visiting at the Clark home, came to Leon Fridav for a visit at the home of Mrs. Worden's daughter. Mrs. Alvin Markham. going from here to W el don. ________ They have many liberal hearted people at Leon and last week the citizens raised a sufficient amount to pay off the mortgage on the little home of Mrs. Walter Adair. /*er husband died a short time^ before and left a debt on the home that has been paid by these generous and high minded and liberal citizens. To assist in such a cause makes bet ter men and women and makes tins world really worth while. Of course there were some "tight-wads who refused to assist—hoarding up the monev. What will they do with it? Can't'take it with them ami if tli«y do it will burn up. What a glorioris thing it would be if all these tight wads" could be gathered together ?nd placed in a field fenced ho:r tieht and bull proof and each one eiven a dirk knife and told to co to it" and let them chop each other un until there was only one left and when he came out send him over_ to +he .w Cannibals of Africa.—Corning "Free Press. THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1919. Page FIVE Will press your suit any hour you say. Leon Laundry. For Sale—Barred Plymouth Rock and Anconas cockerels. 3 7-21 W. R. Chastain, R. 2, Lou, la. C. F. AlcWhinney, Real Estate Auctioneer, Lamoni, Iowa. Wanted—Wood choppers and huskers. See C. M. Akes tjuick. ____________ For Sale—J (»Cl acres in Woodland township, occupied by Charles Wrn. J. Tacke, Breda, Iowa. For Sale—SO acre farm, well im proved. Retiring from business. For particulars call or write R. S. Eng land, Cleopatra, Mo. atf. For Sale or Trade—By owner, an acreage adjoining Pleasanton, Iowa. Cood iiouse and well. Address 11G5 2 rd street, Des Moines. 17-It. For Sale—Five M4X4 casings, two of them new and the others almost new, at a bargain. See Fred A. Townsend. 8tf For Sale—I have two good town properties for sale at a bargain. Bet ter let me show them to you at once before they are snapped up. C. M. Akes. For Sale—Forty acres or land known as the old Quigley farm four miles south of Decatur on the Davis ity road. For particulars call on H. M. yuigley who occupies the farm. 4'Jtf See Smith Jfc DeKalb who sell or (rude Uecl Itiver Valley lands. One fare for tlie round trip every Satur day. Call or write us at either Van Wert or DeKalb, Iowa. Smith & Dcivalb. 13-tf. I have the exclusive agency for the Flvnn Motor Truss. This truss as a motor support on Ford and other tars cannot be beaten. Call at my garage and see this wonderful at tachment. Virgil Duff. For Sale—I :i0 acre farm, miles northwest of Van Wert, good land, and good improvements. Can be bought for $1IJ5 an acre. $4,U0U will handle it. This is one of the best farms in Decatur county at tiiis price. Anyone interested write nie or come and see it. Zack Milliard, Route Weldon, Iowa. 17-l!t Fncle George G. ."Week's many friends will be interested in learn ing lie is in the Ensworth hospital in St. -Joe, where he was operated upon a couple of weeks ago for cataracts on his eyes, and is getting aiong fairly well, with the prospect of being able to see out of one eye, but tlie operation had been delayed too long on the other, and the sisht was gone. THi CHURCHES. Palestine I'aotist Church N'oes. Covenant meeting Saturday Dec. :th at II a. in. Sunday morning, Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 also in the evening at 7:30. We extend a welcome to one and all. Rev. E. C. Vanderpool, Pastor. Urtiieren Church Notes. Services return to the usual sched ule this week. Sunday school at '.1:45. E. at 6:30. Preaching service at 7:30. Prayer meeting on Thursday night at 7:30. On Saturday at 2:30 the Women's Missionary Society meets at the church. It is time for semi-annual dues. Preaching service at Union Chapel Sunday mnrning if weather permits. The church received a score by baptism on Sunday afternoon. Pre*:!»yteriaii Chinch Notes. Our services last Sunday evening reminded us of the time when even ing services were announced for "early candle lighting." But in spite of the fact that the lights went out, we had a good service. One member was received into the fellowship of the church. The Sunday school was enthus iastic as usual. The boys class re gained their position as banner class. The class for young men and women is growing. Xext Sunday Mr. McGinnis will discuss 'The Trial of Jesus" from a legal standpoint. It will bo very interesting and we in vite all yoiing men and women not attending elsewhere. Our Christian Endeavor Society had a fine meeting. We are going to have some interesting times to gether. Xext Sunday evening Miss Elleanor Ironsides will be the leader The topic will be, "How to Use The Bible." Jack Ferren will sing. Church services as usual. Grip ping sermons and good music, and a warm welcome besides. Come. Christian Church Noes. Greeting -You are cordially in vited to attend our regular services Lord's day. December 14, 1919. Order of services—10 a. m. Bible school. The parents, mem bers and friends of the church are urged to use their influence in be half of the Christmas entertainment. Next Sundav we want all the child ren of the Bible school present and those who as yet have had no part assigned them on urogram will be given a part Sunday. A The ladies Aid Societv will hold a bazaar and rummage sale Saturday. Dee. 13tli. Do your part to make it a success. The na^tor and familv were hap nily surprised and delighted when a Infsre delegation of the membersliin of the church came to the narsonage bringing good cheer nnd an abund- snrp of thp necessaries and comforts of lifp. t)n occasions liko th's. there are fim^s when the family surprised and ombarras°d lack iniative in the matter of entertainment, because of the thonghtfulness and splendid nhilitv on the part of the member* as entertainers it was not needed and the familv were made doubly hannv. We feel very grateful to our friends for their thonehtfuln0"^. words of frood cheer, and the many love tokens received. 4 For Sale or Trade—Ford touring car in good condition, bee Eugene Massey. For Sale—Some Duroc Jersey male hogs, eligible to record. J. F. Caulfield. 4tf. Look Here—Some Leon residences and two farms for sale on good terms. Jap Cesler. a-St For rooms .street. Sale or Rent—House of five and bath, on north Church Arthur Andrew. 14tf For Sale Cheap—Hard Coal Burner in first class condition. In quire of ('has. Cherrington. 0 Free Trial Offer T5MERT practice will be held Sunday afternon. Now narents please help the children to be present and on time. 11 a. m. Remembering the Lord in the Lord's supper. 11:30 Preaching. 0:30 Christian Endeavor. The members and friends of th» society are kind lv ui'ded to be nresent on time. 7:30 The Indies of the .Missionary Soeietv will give the nt-ogram as announced is"?t week. Evangelization of the World the supreme work of the church. Do not miss the program Sundav evening. Thursday evening at 7:3o Prayer and Praise service. By reouest and in order to conserve fuel the regular mid-week Praver meeting will be held on Thursday evening rather than Wednesday ev ening as heretofore and at the home of the members. Tlv's Thursday ev ening we meet at the parsonage. Come. ^4SC/TY U.S£" fresh NA.ruKA f'l It costs more to be sure—but ihe tone it duces more than oH-et its cost ANDTHE WESTROLA COSTS NO MORE THAN A PHONOGRAPH OF AVERAGE QUALITY 'Plays Any Record You Saj' in a 'Natural Toned' Way." HEAR ITS PERFORMANCE JOHNSTON'S Jewelry and Book Store R. H. AKES Skunk $9.00 $6.00 to to S8.00 $5.00 Muskrat $2.25 to $1.C0. Mink Coon Oysters Call at WM. D. PLEUSS' MEAT MARKET for your nice big FRESH OYSTERS for frying or oyster stew. Why Don't They Build a Violin Out of Metal? —Because if the}7 did there would be harshness to the tone instead of the sweetness and mellowness which you love to hear. That's why the Westrola's amplifying chamber is molded and built entirelv of selected wood. forSrosa-Biscuits-Cakes For Sale by LKW G1LLHAM, LEON, IOHA & CO. Furs and Hides Box 14, Leon, Iowa We quote the following prices: Black Short Narrow $5.00 to $4.00 Large Medium Small $7.00 $5.00 $4.00 S to to I $5.00 $4.00 $2.25 Civit 50c flat. Cppossum $1.70 to 50c. HOOc/IER KITCHEN CABINET/1SAVE: 1 -t pro- Free Demon stration Broad $3.50 to $2.50 to $5.00 $100 $2.50 1 $7.00 $5.00 $4.00 to to to Mll—EIS OF STEPS