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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
ANTI-sALooN LEAGUE.
Annual Convention to Be Held n
Des Motnes January i and 10


Des Moines, Dec. 23.-The annual con-
vention of the Iowa ti-Saloon League
Will meet at the Central Christian
church, Des Moines. on Thursday. jan
uary IL. 1900, at p. m. and continue in
session till the evening of the 18th. All
the temperance and religious organiza-
tions are entitled to representation as
follows. Each state organization, five
delegates; each district organization.
three delegates, and each local organ
ization, such as church congregation,
Sunday school, Y. NJ. C. a.. Y. w. C. A,
Good Templars lodge. w. c. 7. e., Sons
of Temperance, Catholic Total .Absti-
nence Union and the like, is entitled to
one delegate. Preachers and officers of
religious and temperance bodies will
please see that their respective organ
izations are represented. For those arr
irving on the first day round trip rate
of one and one-third fare can probably
be obtained.
L. S. COFFIN, President.
f. III. ABRAMS, State Supt.
c. f. WILLIAMS Secretary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
PROBABLE FATALITY.

w. Drake, Laborer. Injured This
Morning at Honey Creek.
Special to the Times Republican.
Morning Sun. Dec. 23.-W.. Drake, a
laborer employed by Contractor p. T..
Walsh, of Davenport, who has charge
of the extensive improvements being
made on the Iowa Central at Honey
Greek. was struck this morning by
through freight No. 81, and badly in
jured The wheels passed over one of
brakes limbs. ranging and severing
it, and he is otherwise bruised and will
probably die
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
plumbers to Meet.

Clinton, Dec. 23.-The eleventh annu-
al convention of the Iowa Master
Plumbers Association will be held in
this city Jan. 8 and 10. The session will
be held in the council chamber of the
city hail. Headquarters will be at the
Windsor Hotel.
The officers of the association are as
follows:
President-w. S. Cow. Dubuque.
Ex-President-F. Wernentine, Dav-
export.
Vice President-Henry bunker, Dav-
export.
Secretary John f. Allen. Des
Moines.
Treasurer-Henry w. Noble, Sioux
City.
These officers also form the executive
committee.
The discussions during the two days
will be of vital interest to plumbers, i'm
asmuch as they will treat on sanitary
conditions and other questions of vital
interest along the line of drainage, etc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Decision for the Plaintiff.

Dubuque, Dec. 23.-In the federal
court the case of D. ID. Langan, of Gin
ton, against the Aetna Palatine, Ger-
man Alliance and Spring Garden Insur-
ance companies for $4,000. was decided
in favor of the plaintiff by Judge Shiras.
The suit was brought to recover fire in
surance. The companies refused to ac-
cept the award of the arbitrator agreed
upon by both parties. Judge Shiras' rul-
ing is for the full amount and per cent
interest. The suit is we'll known in in
surances circles
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Oyercome bx coal GAS.

LeMars, Dec. 23.-William Berg and
his wife, an aged couple living north of
this city, were found in an Unconscious
state, having been overcome by coal
gas. They retired the previous evening,
and not being seen around their son,
who lives near by, Went to the house
and found them in an unconscious state.
The efforts of several doctors We're nee
essary to bring them to. The man will
recover. but the woman is in a serious
condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Steamboat Rock !.

Steamboat Rock. Dec. 2S.-our schools
closed yesterday for one weeks vaca-
ton.
Miss Peet went homs last night 10
spend vacation, and Miss Gressler goes
today.
1t is rumored that there will be we'd
ding here Christmas Gay. Both parties
are said to be Steamboat Rock young
people.
Miss Elliot has resigned her position
as teacher in the grammer department
of our public schools, to take effect i'm
rnediately. The school board is now
hunting for a teacher to fill heivacancy
but good teachers who are not already
in school for the winter are hard TO find.
The board has had lots OF trouble trying
to fill vacancies in our schools. during
I NJ, or tIyo wears
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Mail Orders

To those unahlg to come to our
store we would suggest that our
Mail Order Department is the best
in the west. We have only expe-
rienced Shoppers in tbs department.
When your order comes in your
letter Of instruction IS taken imme-
diately to the proper counter and
the goods bought for you with your
interest only considered. Our mail
order shoppers would not allow you
TO Be imposed on by any over
jealous salesman. Your order is
then packed carefully and shipped
by mail or express on the first train
to you. We make a speciality OF
giving advice on the latest fabrics
and the best Partisan styles.
If VOC Will furnish Us a bank ref
erence as to your reliability we
Will send out ready to wear garm-
ents, etc, on approv> We will
pay express charges on rne goods
returned in this way.
Express Charges
On all orders Of S. % or over we
pay charges to any point in Iowa
and on orders Of $1,000 to any Of
the adjoining states. Silks, fine
trimmings, etc., we pot Up in special
patent wrappers, SO that you re-
ceivs them in perfect condition.
The postage on one yard of silk is
I SC, and &c should be added for each
extra yard.
Weddings
If one Of these events (Which all
wish were only once in each girls
/ lhe) is ABBOTT to occur, tell Us all
about the brides size, complexion,
number of gowns, and about the
amount you are willing to pay for
4 her trousseau. We will advise the
best methods, fabrics, colors, etc,
and will send complete lines Of
samples of goods, Innings, and trim
mings, or will send ready to wear
gowns and fine underwear on APP
prevail.
.1Once customer always COS
toner"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

of the New York ........ (two sectlons),
south of town, was here looking after
his many interests recently.
Peter Holt who has clerked for /. S.
Hevington for two years past, has re-
signed and expects to engage in bust
ness for himself.
Mrs. NJ. L. French is visiting her hus-
band at Cherokee.
Mrs. Charles jackson and son Ches-
ter. of Rushville Mimi, are visiting
relatives and friends here.
F. w. Tomlinson returned Tuesday
from his two weeks visit at Port Ar
thur, Tex.
Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Ripley are visiting
at Belmond
John Tomlinson, of Alden, was here
Tuesday.
Mrs. j. D. Fiddler was at Iowa Fails
Thursday.
Christmas will be observed at the NJ
E. church Saturday evening and at the
Baptist church Monday evening.
Miss Lola Edwards, of independence
is visiting her parents and brothers
here.
Miss Lille Doherty. of Des Moines
was visiting here Friday. She is al
Harrisburg taking care of her sick
mother.
Link Wilson, of harrisburg, is the
new clerk at l. S. kekington's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, -.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes cath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm of F. j CHENEY&Co.,
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
cured by the use OF HALL CArARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day OF December. ID. 1885.
SEAL. A.w. GLEASON,
~ Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure istaken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
IL system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, O,
~ 0old By Druggists. 75c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Ha,7zs-Gmo, Go.
oEs MONIES. IOWA.
You Are
Doing
Well,
Friends

And the little inconvenience
under which we now labor
trying to bore a three inch
hole with two inch auger,''
abiding to Our small quarters
in comparison to our old guar
tiers. where light, air and
space were the great feature
Of our old stand that so sig
nally revolutionized the dry
goods business Of this city.
The writer has a little pill
story" that can only be told to
"the select few" or to 3sthe
elect (whiehever may suit
you best, Of how a man was
cured of "fo-getfulnes, " and
we would like to Use the rem
Iedy on those who blandly tell
US that 1--WE forget where you
are," or 1--WE did not know
you had started up in business
again." or that 'sYou having
moved three times since the
fire, we forget. = Let US say
this that Our foil capacity
has not yet been reached, even
in these prescribed quarters
/ that is, Our ability to wait up
on all the trade that comes or
can crowd into the old Youn-
ker Building. We can stand
clerks behind orr counters till
elbow touches elbow, and still
survive the pressure from the
outside, and can blandly smile
all the time and remind our
customers that we can stand
it if they can.
There is another class o.
holiday or any other day shop
pers that we'd like to use our
little pill story on and it's
that patent fact that we are
the "Mode1 Exclusive Dry
Goods House" Of Des Moines,
if not the whole state, and ask
all those who are also in ex-
elusive lines in this city or any
other city to remember that
the Harris-Emery Co. are the
exponents Of that grand prin-
eiple, Live and Let Live
II you should forget, come and -
one of those pills.
There is another class il
this state, and their name /:
legion and they are deal
ers in all kinds Of merchandise
) in towns that are tributary te
FDes Moines that we have re.
peatedly advertised this grea
truism, that the first duty o
J the user Of merchandise II
. this state is first and foremos
a loyalty to your home mer
!, chants; second, what you cam
: buy at home then rernembe,
e the nearess merchant in thu
state who carries the goods Yot
: want; third, If you cannot fins
$ what you want then send O
: come to Des Moines, the great
est retail center OF this stat,
and let me say with tn
9 modesty peculiar to the write
il that Des Moines furnishes to
! day the best trading faeilitie
n Of any city in the Union ever
h if you include cities OF twic
the population Of Des Moines
: Bot when you come or SEN
5 to
Des Moines for Dry Goods
Don't you forget the Harris
!. Emery Co., the EXCLUSIVE
: model Dry Goods House Q
~ -. O.. W.T.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

wanted-A pain that Mull's Light
ming Pain Killer will not cure. Kills
any pain instantly. internal or external.
Guaranteed absolutely pure: % cents
and so cents. For sale by Mcbride &
Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
MIR. Lobdell Discharged.

LeMars. Dec. pa general row at
the Salvation Army meeting one night
this week resulted in the arrest of a
prominent citizen, NJ. c. Lobdell. and
Bert Wilson, the latter an officer in the
army. The case against Lobdell was
tried before Mayor Kahn and he was
discharged. In consequence of this the
case against the Salvation Army officer.
Wilson, was dropped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Hubbard.

Link wilson, OIL f5ialrSpurS, is the
new clerk at /. S. Kekington's.
Hubbard.
Special TO Times Republican.
Hubbard. Dec %. Miss Bessie Cross
ley Went TO Jewell yesterday 10 spend
Christmas With her sister, Mrs. Charley
Lambert.
Rev. F.. H. Hoelscher, Of stratford,
Iowa, was home this week for visit
with his wife
G. @. Ryan. of Fldora, was in town
on business Thursday
q. g. Marshman transacted business
in Des Mones Thursday.
j. r. Bowers has traded his stock of
Merchandise and dwelling to Mr.. y. H
Broollover. of Des Aoines for property
in Des Moines. MIR. Brookover took
possession Of the store and VIII move
in thirty days.
MIR. John Wheeler came home Thurs
day from Kiswick, Iowa, where he had
been visiting his brother for the past
five weeks.
+. "A. Gogesty went to Nevada Thurs
day to confer with the p. q n. o. rails
way people In regard 70 grading on the
new road from Des Moines to Hubbard.
w Il and Harry Elliott Theodore
wrighr and charles Granner are home
from Cornell for q Two week. vacation.
Miss Malo Wilson came home from
Union "Wednesday she mas been herr.
the mast six weeks Win Mrs ID Me-
Cloud
Mr.. Madison Slack Of E,laora was in
Town 1,bursdav an business
( George elliott ga me- home from, c;run-
DIV Center THURSDAY where he has been
m ,,asr week IN business : De-
~ = Granner sold the Alice Davis
/ farm Wednesday, Ia Fred KieXs a, s4o
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware
of counterfeit and worthless salve offered
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. De
Wits 10 tire only original. An infalli-
bic cure foEApiles and all skin diseases.
All druggisSA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Other Evening Silks

To tho sc who require the study
of iudieious economy we will say
that beautiful and effective dresses
can BE gotten Up from our Evening
Silks that are nsodsstly priced by
Us at S1.o0 and Sl.25 in plain and
Crinklsd Crepe dc Chene, Bengaline
and Peas de Soies runninga little
higher, up to $50 and $500.
We hope this h'ns will be taksn
before the Holidays are over, and
seq and bespsak YOUR turn with
Madam Stevenson so that no
t-,, ,,,tr ,,,,,, ,r-,,r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Rich silks

In elegant broeadss up to $2.5S
per yard. These goods have been
on the import and domestic order
for some time, but we are pushing
for imme5iate delivery. There
seem to be Others besides Des Moines
who are using these goods in these
imperialistic times hen-e the delay.
But they are promised before the
Twentieth Century shall dawn
20 4, time for the Charity Ball
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
col thirty DAYS Jail.

LeMars. Dec. 23,-Frank Penman was
given thirty days in jail for Obtaining
money under false pretenses. He repre-
sented himself to be member of a we'll
known farmers family and obtained a
few dollars from the firm of Haas &
Huebsch. In court the more serious
charge was withdrawn, as Penman
wanted to plead guilty and get off with
jail sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Imported Evening Robes

We have gone on the idea that
nothing is too good for the ladies
Of Des Moines or Of Peerless Iowa
hence yoa'1l find the Renaissance,
Applique, Mats and Silk Woven
Over Dresses, something entirely
new; Black Spangle and Jetted
Robes, with the Silk and Chenille
Fringes and Velvet Applique.
We would be pleased to exhibit
these goods and tell you OF their
hidden Beauties If that be neees-
sary even if you are not even
prospective purchaser.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

y. >, NIf IN, PTeSldent.
+. III. ABRAMS, State Supt.
c. +. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Ha,7zs-6us,y Ce.
oEs MONIES. IOWA.

and municipal taxes and bear
other social burdens, and #
any soliciting committee tor
any object whatever ever failed
or forgot to call on their Home
Merchant with subscription pa
per- they viii be entitled to two Of
those pills that we have alluded to,
and chrome
A1so-To our legislature cater
they get through with that Asena-
torial job" how would you Ike
to consider the propositions to d.
rect yes to be required that our
board Of control Of the state institu-
tons buy all supplies for them Of
manufacturers and dealers within
this state? Whatsoever things are
just think on these things "lest
you forget take one Of these little
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

Could not express the rapture of Annie
+. Springer, of lbs Howard St., Philadel-
phia, Pa, hen she found that DIR. King S
New Discovery for Consumption had COM
pletely cured her Of a hacking cough that
for many years had made life a burden.
All other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this Royal Cure
1T soon removed the pain in my chest
and can now sleep soundly, something
can scarcely remember doing before. feel
like sounding its praises throughout the
Universe" SO will every one who tries DR.
Kings New Discovery for any trouble of
the Throat, Chest or Lungs. Price SOC and
s1.W. Trial bottles free at S. d. WIGGIN's
Drug Store; every bottle guaranteed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
STATE OF MAINE.

To all persons interested in either of the es-
tates hereinafter named.
At a probate court held at Bluehill, in and
for the county of Hancock, on the fifth
day of September, a. d. 1899.
IINHE following matters having been pre-
i scented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, it is hereby ordered that no.
tce thereof be given to all persons interested,
by causing copy OF this order to be pub
lished three weeks successfully in the Els
worth American, newspaper published at
Ellsworth, in said county. that they may APP
pear at q probate court to be held at Ellis
worth. on the third day of october, a. d.
1899, at ten Of the clock in the forenoon and
be heard thereon if they see cause.
Almira A. Bowden. late of Ellsworth, in said
county. deceased. Petition that j. Atwood
Bowden, of said Ellsworth, some other
suitable person, may be appointed admins
traitor of the estate of said deceased, pre-
scented by j. Atwood Bowden, husband of
said deceased.
Diadamia F. Clark, late of Surry, in said
county, deceased. Petition that Newell B..
Coolidge, of Lamoine, in said county, or some
other suitable person, may be appointed ad-
mnistrator of the estate of said deceased,
presented by Pearl L. Leland, brother and
heir of said deceased
Martha j. Corliss, late of Ellsworth, in said
county, deceased. Petition presented by
Benjamin b Whitcomb, administrator of the
estate of said deceased, for license to sell, at
public or private sale, the whole of certain
Ellsworth.
William T. Hooper. late of Castine, in said
county, deceased. Petition presented by
Warren p. Hooper, administrator of the es-
tate of said deceased, for license to sell, at
private sale. the whole of certain real estate
of said deceased, situated in Castne and Pc
nobscot, in said county.
Newton Curtis. late of Bucksport, in said
county, deceased. First account of Ellen =.
Chick, administrative de boniS non with the
viii annexed, flied for settlement.
Fannie H. Fetch, late of Bucksport, in said
county deceased First account of Perry A.
Fowler, administrator de bonis non with the
will yCt. flied for settlement
Harrington d. Tourtelotte and Dearborn
TourtelOtte, minors, of Ellsworth, in said
county. First account of Frank Il. Mctown.
guardian. filed for settlement.
O. p. CUNNINGHAM Judge of said Court.
A true copy of original order of court.
ost.-CHAs. z. Dom. Rnpister
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

The town of Beloit. In Wisconsin.
has made a wonderful improvement in
its roads as the result of collecting its
road taxes In cash \. &. Powers.
chairman of the town. says that.
though the taxation was not increased
q single cent, 1t is conceded by every
one that more has been accomplished
in two years since the adoption OF the
new system than In any ten years un-
der the old management. 1t has work:
ed no hardship to any one, as they
have hired the taxpayers to perform
this labor, paying $3.50 per day Of ten
hours for men and So per day for men
with teams. The increased amount OF
work performed and the improved con-
dltion of the roads have stimulated and
encouraged the people. who would not
Tor a moment think of going back to
the old system. Similar results are re-
ported from the towns OF Westport,
Randall, Turtle and Middleton. In the
last named town the tax was reduced
by three ifths and collected in cash,
and far more work was accomplished
Than ever before.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

raulzations In the movement With
tn two classes working together it Is
oHly question of time until the move
INT Will be made a political issue,
aud then viii come the desired I'M
provements.
The argument offered in favor Of the
Improved roads is that they lessen the
cost of repairs, make 1t possible to
haul the largest amount Of goods with
the smallest animal power, save time
and increase property valuations. No
railroad company would expect to do
business If its tracks and roadbed
We're In such condition as to make II
either impossible 10 use the tracks at
long seasons of the year or in using
them have to lose a great deal Of time
and haye immense repairs to make,
and yet that is what tie farmers and
others using the common roads are
doing in comparative way every day
In the year.
They make the most impracticable
attempts at road building and repair
ing and then wonder Why there is no
profit IN thcir products. which have
been hauled over had roads ut the
greatest expense. II has been estl
mated that in the states where the
stone roads have been built the cost OF
transportation has been decreased to
~ per cent Of the former figures and
that the roads pay for themselves
within few years. 1t has been fur
tAer shown that the amount lost in
the different ways mentioned will
more than pay for the building and re-
pairs OF these roads on the annual as
sessments made fer them or that IT
costs no more each year to have good
roads than it does to have bad ones.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

rs there room in the professions for
young mem? and which OF the profess
sions Offers thebest opportunities for sue
cess% are questions that thousands of
American lads are constantly asking"
writes Barton Cheyney in Ladies' Home
Journal
Neither is hard to answer. There are
more opportunities for successful careers
fame and large pecuniary rewards-in
the learned professions to-day than ever
before. To the other inquiry / would re-
ply hat the profession offering the best
opportunity is the one for which the
young man has the strongest liking. The
choice of a profession is of supreme i'm
portance, and young man should be
governed in making the selection solely
by his own preference. II he chooses the
work he likes best he will, consequently,
be able to do that work with greater sue
cess than any other
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20
Convict Labor ON Ronds

If the plan TO put convicts at improv-
ing the highways is feasible, it should
bScarried out 1t will not i'll any way
interfere with the laboring man who
p often protests against the employ
1Aeut OF felons at work which deprives
Linn OF an opportunity to make a liy-
Ping The open air, outdoor life and
wholesome labos would result i'll max
PuS better men OF criminals, while the
pelon walls affect the average nature
III the opposite way. 1t will improve
hocfls and roads at the same time,
nus Coming nearer TO the idea of II
4 Civilized nation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-20

HANCOCK ss.-At n probate court held at
Bluehill in and for said county OF Han
cock, on the dfth day of September. in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety nIne.
4 CERTAIN instrument purPorting to be
"A a copy of the last will and testament of
Susan d. Cox, late of Boston, in the county of
Suffolk, and Commonwealth OF Massachu-
sets, d. ceased. and of the probate thereof in
said Commonwe alth of Massachusetts, duly
authenticated having been presented to the
Judge of probate for our said county of Ham
cock, for the purpose of being allowed, hled
and recorded in the probate court Of our said
county of Hancock.
Ordered: That notice thereof be given TO
all persons int rested therein, by publishing
a copy OF this order three weeks successIveiy
in the Ellsworth American, newspaper
printed al Ellsworth, in said county of Han
cock, prior 10 the third day OF October
a. d. 1899, that they may appear at
a probate court then to be held at Ellsworth
in and for said county of Hancock, at ten
o'clock in he forenoon, and show cause, il
any they have, against the same.
o. p. CUNNINGHAM, Judge of Probate
A true copy of original order of court.
Attest;-GHAs. P. DoRR, Register