The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 New Garage Nearing Completion. The new garage of C. M. Akes is rapidly nearing completion. The workmen are now putting in the concrete floors in the basement, the room is all on and the front will be in within a few days. It is going to be the finest garage in this part of the state and Charley is figuring on having a big opening as soon as the garage is completed so that he can show the several lines of cars which he will carry in stock. ~ ~ ~ ~ And, on the next column: Harve McDaniel, who was working on C. M. Akes' new garage, was called to his home southwest of Decatur City Tuesday, on account of his little daughter, Thelma, 8 years of age, falling and being severely hurt while at play. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 Enlarging Store. Estes & Co.'s business has been increasing so rapidly that they find that one store room is not large enough, so they have leased the room to the south of their present store in the opera house block, which was formerly occupied by a billiard parlor, and workmen are cutting an archway through to connect the two rooms. They will place their racket goods stock in the south room and the north room will be used exclusively for the grocery department. The billiard parlor was moved to the Warner building just north of Wm. Pleuss' meat market. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 A New Cigar Factory. Earl C. Moore, the well known cigar maker who recently moved back to Leon from Albia, where he had been employed for many years in Toby & Beckett's cigar factory, will this week open a new cigar factory in Leon , located in the second story of the Finley building, and will manufacture a special high grade cigar, "Home Smokes," which will be made in two sizes, club and perfecto. Earl is one of the best cigar makers in this country and he says his cigars will have the best tobacco in them which is used in any five cent cigar on the market. They will be on sale in a few days and you should try them. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 A New Store in Westerville. J. D. Foster has opened up a new store at Westerville, and will carry a complete line of general merchandise, which will be a great accommodation to the people of the northwest part of the county. Mr. Foster is a pleasant gentleman and will no doubt do a good business, as he has a splendid territory from which to draw trade. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 Rev. F. Edwards, of Osceola, came down Friday evening and visited with friends in this city until Tuesday, when he went to Grand River to visit his brother a few days. Rev. Edwards was for many years pastor of the Baptist church in this city, and again occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church last Sunday evening. He has a host of dear old friends in this city who greatly enjoyed his visit here. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 Parties desiring instruction in vocal or instrumental music will find me at my new home west of Hoffhines' residence on Church street. Only a few more pupils can be taken. Russell Manley. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 Capt. McGinnis Starring. Capt. Ralph McGinnis, of Leon, who is captain of the State University foot ball eleven, is again doing great work this year. Last Saturday Iowa defeated the State Teachers by a score of 45 to 0, Capt. McGinnis scoring two of the touchdowns, and his work in the line was highly commended in reports of the game. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 Bought the Oil Business. P. M. Worden, of northeast of Leon, has purchased the Standard Oil Co.'s local business at Leon of W. M. Mapes, who has been sick for several months, and will take possession of the business on Oct. 15th. Mr. Worden will hold a closing out sale at his farm on Monday, Oct. 13, and then take up his permanent residence in this city. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

The Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, October 09, 1913, Page 1 Have Fitted Up a Fine Developing Room. Stempel & Cherrington, who make a specialty of photographic goods and supplies, have just fitted up a very complete developing and printing room in the basement of their store, which will be appreciated by the many amateur photographers in this vicinity. The new developing room is equipped with electric light, city water and sewer connections, and is especially arranged for printing, developing, enlarging and other work which is required to be done in a dark room. The firm also carries a complete line of all supplies and accessories used in photographic work. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February 2018

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