Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-04-24

his old rival and friend He said that
he was glad to see the old saying de-
MED that "a prophet is not without
honor save In his own country" He
said that he could forgive Mcfarland
for his bad politics because of his good
qualities. mentioning the readiness with
which Mcfarland would join forces in
upbuilding the town altho his rival had
first suggested some move. Speaking
further he said:
And want to say here, now that
am no longer engaged in the news
paper business and can speak with
more freedom, few know the hard lines
thru which a journalist is constantly
passing in his efforts TO build up his
town, protect its business, do Justice
70 all parties concerned, and at the same
time protect his personal and financial
interests. The unselfish business man
of experience feels the weight of a
Journals influence, and appreciates the
loyal editor in this direction, but there
are SO many conflicting interests: SO
many axes to grind upon the public
grindstone, so many colored. persons
terprises; so many book agents ait
est duty is In constant hot water. He is
praised by the one and cursed by the
ether, as their interests conflict. aud
blamed If there are any failures whetfl-
er the fault is his or rests upon other
shoulders. Thru these ordeals our
friend has passed with wonderful tact
and diplomacy, and not until he became
dead editor, hguratively speaking. did
we fully appreciate him and what he
had done for us.
AT the close of his address Mr.. Nc
Farland followed Mr.. Webster To his
seat to grasp his hand in gratitude.
"Reminiscences" was the toast to
which Mr. r. F. Sears was Invited to
respond He traced the work of the
pioneer leaders of Narshalltown, from
the time of G.. NJ. Woodbury.. who lead
the county seat fight and the contest to
secure the state capitol; of Ben T.
Frederick. of DIR. Click. who, h. said
has done more for Marshaiitown than
any man now living. and who. with a.
G. Abbott and S. p. Knsely, built the
lirseed oil mills, which We're once the
leading industry, and later laid the
foundations.w 18th G. II. Kirby, for the
present glucose factory: of the work of
+. g. Slight. n. S. Ketchum and John
Turner. In n later DAY, when it was
decided that a state institution should
be procured for Marshalltown. and
there was none in sight, Mr.. Mcfarland
and the T.-R. advocated the erection of
a soldiers home. 1t was first necessary
to create sentiment in favor of 1t. and
Mcfarland did it thru the colmns Of the
-R The next thing was to secure its
location, and the creditab!e part in that
memorable contest was given to Mr..
Mcfarland who was aided by such leu
tenants as Messrs. p. M. Sutton, j. NJ.
Parker. j. l.. Carney A. L. Brchard,
Byron Webster, j. G.. Gilchrist and
others nd Mr.. Sears might have added
his own name without overstepping the
bounds of modesty. Mr. Sears predicted
that the latent energies of the citizens
of today We're now ready to make a;
still greater future. Mr.. w. III Calhoun
in q conversation afterwards said he
could add to Mr.. Sears "reminiscences
by stating that ne himself had taken
the T.-R and paid for it ever since the
first daily issue was published.
DIR. +. w. Parsons made the closing
address of the evening. his toast being
>. Y. mcfarland and the i. r.. He
said America had produced great edi-
tors. one was Horace Greeley and the
name of the other he need not mention
While it requires many hearts, many
hands and many brains to make great
newspaper. as we'll as the aid of a devil,
he said he proposed 10 give both the
devil his due and MIR. Mcfarland too.
This he proceeded to do In, a very witty
manner, the address being one of the
very best OF the evening. AS an editor.
Mr.. McFarlandss work praised him. and.
he hoped that in time America would
regain, her own.
A brief social session closed this most
happy occasion.