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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
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A dainty supper was served and q 1ol-
ly time was reported by the girls.
Miss Marie Hudson, of Mason City,
visited several days with Sheftield
friends.
Rev. Daniel Reagan has resigned the
pastorate of the Baptist church here in
order to go to his home In Nora Springs
and care for his father, who is quit"
feeble. Rev. Reagan has been an I'M
firing worker in his church and 1t Is
with regret that his people accept his
resignation. He has many frfe is out
side the church and every one sympa-
thizes with him in the cause which
makes his retiring necessary.
Sheffield is to have a band. The in
struments are new and a fine organ,za-
ton will soon be effected.
Elmer Hubbard is recovering very
slowly from paralysis, the effect OF
measles.
Tourist cards received by Sheffield
friends from A. L. Knesel and r. =
Sulliyans families show them to IN
Old Mexico for few days, after which
the Sullvans will return to Iowa
Miss Bertha Bruce closed a success
full term of school in West Fork and
will begin a spring term on April IL In
the Rust district.
Cullen Barney, of Hampton, spent a
part of his vacation with his uncle, g.
C. Barney.
Mrs. William Horstman returned
from the hospital at Dubuque, where
she passed successfully thru an oper-
alton for appendicitis.
Mrs. G. II. Thomas and Bertrand re-
turned from visit to Mason City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
Strange Disappearance of Union
Soldier For Whom a Small
Fortune Is Waiting
ouARRELED WITH STEP SONS
MeAdams Family Deny Any Know
ledge of His Present Whereabouts
May Have Been Killed on House
Boat at Guttenburs-Never Claimed
His Pension Allowance.
Special to Times Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, April ga story of a strange
disappearance under circumstances
that hint at murder comes from the
town of Sabula, on the river twenty
miles north of Clinton. 1t seems that
| a few years since a man by the name
J of John MeAdams appeared at Sabula
| and made his home in that vicinity for
some time, becoming we'll acquainted
with the people there.
McAdams had an excellent record as
union soldier in the rebellion. He
had been shot thru both legs at Gettys-
burg, where he was taken prisoner,
and when well within the confederate
Zines was slashed at by a confederate
lcavalryman and threw up his right
hand to ward off the blow when he re-
ceived the sharp edge of the sword
across the hand, cutting half way thru
lit. He was in the rebel prison about
eight months.
He was in Strengthened circum-
stances at s;abula, and friend advised
him to apply for a pension which
he did thru Hon. George c. Heber-
ling of this city. He had enlisted
and served in the army under the
name of John Jacob Marvin, the
name of his step-father who raised
him from AN infant, but soon after
the war he assumed the name of his
real father, McAdams. This difference
in name had to be satisfactorily ex-
planned, and he finally did it to the
entire satisfaction of the pension bur-
eau, and McAdams's pension was al
lowed at the rate of $12 per month
and dating back nearly 4 years, which
would have given him about 1915, at the
time and $12 per month during his
life.
He was advised of this allowance
by his attorney Mr.. Heberling, at Gut
tenburg, where he was then living in
a boat house, with his wife. or pre-
tended wife, and two stepsons, and he
answered Mr.. Herberling that he would
be at Sabula, in a few days, but he never
came. Time passed and Mr.. Herberling
began inquiry and investigation. which
resulted only in discovering that Nc
ADAMS, ana MS wv SlSp-SouS i1ou AithNa
a furious quarrel and that they had
slubbed and beaten the old man and
had driYen. him away, as they reported.
know where, he had gone but thought
to Cassville or Potosi. Inquiry at
these places demonstrated, however.
that he had never been there. Now
the mystery is. what became of John
McAdams? With the information
Mr.. Herberling had given him that he
was heir to a small fortune, for man
in his circumstances, is 1t not queer
that he would not appear and claim
lit?
A letter from the Hon. Commits
sioner of Pensions. dated Nov. II. 1902,
says that nothing whatever had been
heard of him since Nov. ed, 1901. when
Mr. Herberling filed the last and final
proof. Is ii possible that he was killed
on the house boat at Gutenberg and
his body deposited beneath the waters
of the Mississippi river?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
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Indigestion is-often caused by over
eating. An eminent authority says
the harm done thus exceeds that from
the excessive use of alcohol. Eat all
the good food you want but don tover-
load the stomach. A weak stomach
NAV refuse to digest what you eat.
Then you need ! good digestant like
Kodol, which digests your food with.
out the stomach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tonics Kodol contains
soon restore health. Dieting unneces-
Bary. Kodol quickly relieves the feel
inc Of fulness and bloating from
which some people suffer after meals.
Absolutely cures Indigestion.
kodol Natures Tonic.
Prepared only by E. 9. DEWITT& 90: Chicago
V6eSl bottle ~ finest e6Oc. sa2o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
Death Of Mrs. Harrison.

Special to Times-Repuhlican.
Waterloo. April 6.--Mrs. Fidelia B.
Harrison died at her home here FRI
day at the age of 80 years. She was
the widow of Rev. James Harrison, que
of the pioneer Presbyterian ministers of
this state, who came to this city in
1855. The funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon from the residence
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
Business Chance at Madrid.

Special to Times Republican
Madrid, April 6-The firm of Gar
wood and Slower, hardware, is succeed
ed by e. A. Slower. Mayor j. Fl. Gar
wood retiring from the business. Mr..
Stover is well known in the commun-
ity, having grown UP here and all wish
,ir,a success.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
Muscatine Bowler. Coming.

Muscatine. April 6.-Muscatine will
send two bowlers to take part in the
annual meet Of the Iowa State Bowl
ing association, which takes place in
Des Moines April 13, IA and Is. They
have not yet been selected, but there
are several strong leagues here to
draw from.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
lce Business CHANGED.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, April Ct. B. Carpen-
ter, retired capitalist Of this city. has
purchased the ice business of this city
of A. Wood & Sons. Mr.. Carpenter
will not work the business himself, but
will farm it out to some one else. The
consideration was $l1,00C
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06

and cared for, and proved to be as
bright and cheerful as possible. There
was nothing whatever about it that
would serve to disclose the identity OF
the mother. Search was made for
note, but none could be found. As yei
il is uncertain what disposition will be
made of the child, the finders being at
q loss to know what to do With it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
eode.
9ode.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Illness RepubIcan.
Bode. April 6.-Schreiber Bros. have
sold their stock of hardware to Peter
Ketman. Pete Schneider will continue
with the new firm.
The NJ. E. church which was lately
sold to the United Luthern people will
be extensively repaired at once.
Farmers are now at work seeding
wheat and will soon commence seeding
oats.
F. H. Eastman is the new proprietor
OF the photograph gallery
r. NJ. Alrdich is the new station
agent at the Rock Island depot.
c. A. Underburg is the new city mar
shall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
Baxter.


Special to Times Republican.
Baxter, April 6.-The farmers In this
vicinity are making preparations FOR
field work the coming week. The roads
are in fine condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Bangston, the lat
ter of Rockwell, who were re-
Gently married, will leave for Flora
Ore, soon. They will be accompanied
by Miss Susan Beuns, sister OF the
bride, who will spend the summer In
Oregon.
vern Kuhns, of Marshalltown. is
spending his vacation in Baxter with
relatives.
Miss Byrde Flora returned home Sat
urday evening after few weeks spent
in the life class at the art school OF
Dies Moines.
Marion Klise. of Marshalltown. spent
few days in our burg last week.
HAw. Mann, of Des Moines, was an
over Sunday visitor in Baxter.
]. F. O'Brien, our former citizen
has located at Oelwein, this state, and
has again entered the mercantile bus
mess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
EXTENSIVE STRIKE.
Claim That Wabash Section Men Want
Waue Advance.

Moravia, April cit is reported here
that all the section men on the Wabash
line between Abba and kirksville, Mo-,
have struck for an increase of wages.
Heretofore they have been receiving
s1.25 per day, and it is stated that their
demand is for an advance to $l.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
Sheffield.

Special to Times Republican.
Sheff1eld April 6.--The K. P.'s gave
reception Friday evening. in honor of
Elmer Morehouse and bride.
Miss Mabel Aborn left Tuesday for
Rea, Mo-. where her parents are To-
Gated.
Miss Ada Miner invited number Of
young ladies to spend, the afternoon
Monday as farewell to Miss Aborn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06

Thieves stole forty pairs Of shoe.
from VOLTS store at Dubuque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-06
milwaukee Has Advanced Wages of the
Telearaphers.

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-24

tiful English oak and Flemish tapes
tries furnish the walls, and the unique
effect is helped out by great heads Of
buffalo, moose and other wild ami
mails brought down by the presidents
gun. A massive oak dining table capa-
BILE of comfortably seating 100 guests is
matched by chairs of the same wood
The serving tables, whose tops are sup
ported by American eagles, are of ex-
quisitely finished mahogany. A strik-
ing feature of this artistic room is the
marble mantel. with its ornamental
andirons. But the masterpiece is the
new colonial sideboard ten feet long Of
picked mahogany upheld by the out
spread wings of great eagles.
When illuminated at night with cleo
trio bulbs in silver plate fixtures and
framed in by rich curtains of green vel
vet the room presents picture Of mar
velous beauty.
The new $4,000 Wedgwood set of CHI
ma will grace the Christmas board.
This set numbers over 1000 pieces and
is beautiful in it's simple colonial de-
sign, cream coloring and gold border
ing relieved from monotony by the seal
of the United States done on each ar
ticle in colored enamels.
Nearly all the presidents have been
generous patrons of the ceramic art.
The Clevelands bought extensively of
table ware. and the Grants ordered for
the White House an exquisite Haviland
set. But the most priced is the Lincoln
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apartment on the Rue de cersoie. and
awaited the arrival of the illustrious
guest. At length the door opened, and
Consul appeared-a chimpanzee-a
monkey dressed in all the ceremonious
garb of man Of fashion. He received
his guests with quite the manner of a
man of the world, but it was 9. sicken-
ing sight to. see great artists and the
cream of society pretending to be
amused at the antics Of monkey.
What are we coming to?
The costumes worn at the chimpanzee
reception, however, were of interest
recherche bolero of broadtail with
long stole ends and cozy rolling col
lar was one of the new styles in fur
noticed. Many smartly dressed women
moving in the very best circles of Pa
risian society cannot afford the costly
sables and furs, and they do not at
tempt to vie with their more richly en-
lowed friends. 1t Is considered better
taste to content oneself with small
quantity, though the quality must be
above reproach. A velvet or taffeta
collar edged with good fur will give
distinction and the wintry touch which
is SO becoming to cloth gown.
Hats of plated tulle and lace are the
smart headgear to wear to matinees
and restaurant suppers. These dainty
chapeaux have bands of silver or gol,l
galloon outlining the brim or crown
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-24

DELICIOUS CAKES FOR
CHI RISTM MAS
Observation-Disclosures

.
nLACK FRUIT CAKE. - Fifteen
M eggs, one and half pounds OF
brown sugar, one and half
pounds Of flour Drowned in the oven.
one pound of butter. one dessertspoon-
full each of cinnamon and nutmeg, the
grated rind and juice of one lemon,
three pounds of currants and two OF
raisins. one and a half pounds Of citron.
two pounds of chopped pecan nuts ana
one teacupful of black molasses Bake
three hours and a half
Fruit Pound Cake.-One pound each
Of butter, sugar and flour. ten eggs.
one glassful of rosewater half a pound
of citron and two pounds yof currants
or seeded raisins. Flour the fruit well
and bake in an earthen dish with
funnel three hours.
English Walnut Cake.-TIalf a cup-
full of butter two cupfuls of powdered
sugar and three Of flour and two tea
spoonfuls of Baking powder Bake in
layers. Filling-Make soft icing by
mixing the beaten whites OF two egga
with confectioners' sugar. Into this
filling stir one pound of chopped wall
nuts and half pound of raisins.
Spread between the cake layers. A few
halves of the walnuts laid on top OF
the cake improve its appearance.
Sugar Cakes.IIalf pound Of butter.
quarter pound of lard, one and half
pounds of sugar, six eggs. flour enough
to roll out, one grated nutmeg and q
little shaved lemon rind. Roll out thin.
cut in fanciful shane and cook in .
hot oven.
Crisp Ginger. Cake. = Take three
pounds of -four. one pound of sugar
and one of butter: mix these together
| with three tablespoonful OF ginger,
some cloves and aniseed. Wet this
mixture with molasses, roll It thin, cut
| in shape and bake in quick oven.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-24
Celebrating Christmas In the Remodeed White House

~ANTA CLAUS will hardly know
how to find his way around in
i. the new old White House this
49, Christmas. The half million
dollar improvements recently
completed have transformed what used
to be termed public office with fiat
accommodations for the head Of the
nation into a residence suitable in dig
nifty and beauty of appointments for
the home of the chief executive Of the
richest country in the world.
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Of q. s.iolly good time" will make mer-
ry right royalty amid their new and
charming surroundings. To Mrs Roose.
yelt,s exquisite taste and Judgment is
due In a great measure much of the in
terror beauty of the new White House.
she herself supervised the drawing of
the Mans. which in every case were
carried out as nearly as nossible with
the original ones found by the archi-
tects in the Congressional library.
These alterations have come none too
soon, as most of the presidential fami-
lies have made dash" into the per-
ilous art of interior decoration and Of
ten with conspicuous lack of success
In a lamentable number of instances
this dash" was effected by a lot of
patches and tinkerings which made the
White House look as though its mod
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Jewelrx. Easily Cleaned.

Every few months all rings, brooches
and such articles as are In constant use
should be brushed with toothbrush
which has been dipped in eau de CO.
logne. If the setting is open it must be
brushed from the back. Then lay the
articles in a heap of lockwood sawdust
which has been slightly heated before
hand and leave them for some thirty
minutes.
Gold chains may be washed in soap
suds, drying them on soft towel by
pulling the chain backward and for
ward, but care must be taken to pull 1t
the right way of the curb or link. These
may also be placed in sawdust, the
particles of which can be easily blown
away afterward. The least dampness
between the links is very likely to
cause them to wear more rapidly.
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tifully mingled with chiffons, laces and
expensive passementeries the effect is
apt to be anything save elegant.
The seasons materials for evening
frocks are exquisite, and the Paris
stage has an exceptional interest for
those who like to study the caprices
of fashion. particularly in ball and re-
ception toilets. Simplicity is a strik-
Ing note in these gowns, the sin1plic-
ity that hides it's cloak under bushel
of elaboration. 1t requires creator of
modes to turn out simple dress such
as Parisians have adopted this season
with more marked distinction than
ever. There are any number of lovely
fabrics for the evening gown-double
chiffon, gauze wolfe, crepe de chine,
crepe de linon and all the different
laces ranging from chantilly to malines,
and not to be forgotten are the ubiqui-
tous spangled nets in all shades.
There Is a new invention, the work
of one Of the Tussauds of waxwork
fame, by which the most gossamer
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Christmas Novelties.

In the shops as Christmas novelties
are the daintiest little wreaths and
sprays OF. flowers made of ribbon to be
worn in the hair. A pretty bandeau
of daisies. although hardly true to ma
ture, is carried out in light blue ribbon
with yellow centers. These flowers are
very simple to- make. and either in rib.
bon or chiffon are dainty and becoming
little Christmas presents.
Chiffon rosebuds are not a bit moro
difficult to make than paper ones. Cut
the chiffon into narrow strips, the
width depending upon the size OF the
rosebud desired. Fold thei strip, in
half lengthwise and roll over and over
to give the effect of folded blossom.
Then fasten carefully at the base.
Mingled with some artificial foliage. the
effect Is very realistic.
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china ware, which has red border
with scalloped edges and bears in the
center the American eagle and the
motto '.E Pluribus Unum.'' The IA
nous punch bowl of the Lincoln coll
lection invariably holds the Christmas
brew of punch.
The executive hostess will not have
to borrow plate from her neighbors, as
the White House silver room boasts
generous supply. In the line of table
silver there are nearly thousand
forks Of different sizes, 300 knives and
700 spoons, besides a unique collection
of odd plate, including a huge plateau
of French gilt with thirty-six gilt fig
ures to be used with it. 1t is interest
ing to know that once single small
oak trunk bearing upon it's brass plate
the name James Monroe contained all
the White House silver
Z. The distribution of the expenses of
running the White House between the
president and treasury is complicated
affair. The president pays for food and
most of his servants, but china, house,
hold linen and furniture are provided
by the government Mr.. Roosevelt buys
his own horses and carriages, while the
stables are maintained by the treasury.
Mrs. Roosevelt. who is fond of flow
ers, especially orchids, has a charming
new conservatory opening out of her
boudoir, and as the output of a dozen
rose houses is at her disposal the in
terror of the mansion on Christmas day
will be filled with roses. At all times of
the year sixteen great vases in the
rooms and corridors are kept constant
ly supplied with flowers. Christmas
carols will doubtless be played on the
new $4,000 piano which is one of the
remarkable White House additions.
The entire instrument is overlaii with
gold and mounted upon three eagles
standing on square pedestals draped
with laurel wreaths.
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A Christmas Present Novelty.

A dainty creation from Paris is a
chatelaine opera bag. This charming
novelty has the outward appearance Of
a small chatelaine bag made up in all
the fashionable feathers and mounted
in nother-of-p or nouveau art de-
signs, In reality it is a fine opera glass
which is suspended conveniently from
my lady's waist belt. 1t opens with a
slight pressure of the finger, and the
glasses turn automatically into place
again. These opera glasses are easy to
adjust and will appeal to every woman
who is fond of the theater as charm
ing Christmas present.
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ming shaded fringe Of chenille and
silver. A deep Marie Antoinette waist
band of blue panne is fastened at the
back with an old paste buckle studded
with turquoises. Silver shoes are to be
worn with this exquisite gown.
Another toilet not so elaborate,
though quite as charming, is of pale
blue chiffon decorated with embroid-
cred satin medallions edged with gut
pure lace and finished with belt and
ribbons Of deeper shade of velvet.
Soft ivory white silk with founce of
white chiffon appearing under one of
lace and attached to an upper skirt OF
plated silk adorned with black lace
medallions is a charming study in
black and white. The waist is carried
out in the same design.
A very simple and attractive even
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source Of amusement to inquisitive Wis
itors-have been removed to an OBJ
scure part Of the eastern terrace, which
will hereafter minister to the domestic
utilities.
The finest systems of heating appa-
ratus electric light and plumbing in
the world have been installed in the
remodeled building. 1t is difficult now
to realize that the presidential resi-
dence Of the early executives was light
ed by candles and whale oil lamps and
heated by fireplaces and that the only
bathing facilities were afforded by tubs
carried by servants from room to ROOM
The first floor, with which the visiting
American public is familiar, has been
little changed, the red, blue and green
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rooms being simply refurnished in an
artistic manner in their respective coll
orings. The impressive east room has
had it's walls finished all the way to
the ceiling in wood of creamy white
tint in pilasters and panels of the Co
rinthian style. The former gorgeous
floral velvet carpet has given place to
a parquetry floor, and the divans and
chairs ale in tapestry. The glass parti-
ton II thesoorridor has been taken out
AID, together with the space where
people enter has been paved with stone
of light buff color.
A radical change has been made in
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For the CIrist.nas Table.

The newest idea for the Christmas
table decoration is centerpiece o.
bright red satin ribbon. The wide, dou-
BILE faced ribbon is arranged In up
standing loops in the center. and slnali-
er bows and ends finish the decoration.
On some of the bows artificial or real
holly is dotted, but most OF the center
pieces depend for artistic effect upor
beauty of color,ng.
Long streamers radiate from the bow
and end at each plate. All the shops
either keep these centerpieces or viii
make them up in any color desired.