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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
JuIy II, IJU3.
MEETING LACKS A QUORUM.
Council Lacks Two Members and Spec
iaI Meetinu is Postponed.

The special meeting of the council
called for Thursday night to consider
business in relation to the construc-
ton of reservoir, and any matters
pertaining to city water, failed to ma
terialize because Of the lack of a quor-
um Only Messrs. kreutzer, Abbott,
Mcbride and Ingledue were present.
and as six are required, the meeting
was postponed. The four members
present signed the request to Mayor
Jones for another call, and the same
has been issued for tonight, at s
o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Town Talk" tells all about the new
towns on the Chicago Great Western
railway. For free copy send to Edwin
B. Magill, manager townsite depart
ment Eft Dodge Ia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

John w. Wells left this morning for
Spirit Lake, where, for the next week,
he will be In attendance at the annual
encampment of the Knights Templar of
Iowa, held at Templar park. Mr.. Wells
is deputy grand commander of the or
ganization in Iowa. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Wells and daughter
Katherine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
A CHANCE TO GET RICH,

BY going with us to North Dakota
you can get 16o acres given to YOU by
Uncle Sam. We have fine land adjoin-
ing these homesteads to sell from So to
$40 per acre. Thousands have got rich
In this country and it will pay you to
get on board and so with US and see
what there is in store there for you.
Write or come and see us at once.
w. r. MOON. II. j. ALLARD.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

For sale--Stock Of general merchan-
disc and store building, only store in
town, with postofiice attached. Must be
sold soon. Address Wikert & Zoller.
Abbott, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Guild of st. Paul's church will
be held with Mrs. A. G. Click. No. 511
East Church street Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Ernest Gray, who for a number
of years has been with the T. A. Brown
studio Will have charge of the gallery
for the next ten days during the alb
sence of Mr.. Brown. The studio will
be open and sittings made as usual.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mr. Frank Dwyer, formerly manager
of the carpet department of Densel &
Wilbur in this city, now with Carson,
Pirie, Scott & Co., Chicago, on the
road, was in the city Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of DR.. w. b. Mantle, of Al
bion, to Miss Hattie Sawyer. which is
to take place at the brides home at
Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, July Is.
Miss Sawyer has been engaged as a
teacher in the Albion schools during the
past year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mr.. j. A. Stilwell went to Searsboro
this morning, where he will remain over
Sunday with his wife's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Stanley, with whom Mrs.
Stilwell and children have been visit
ing. He will leave Searsboro the first
of next week for business trip to Lee
banon, and other Missouri points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Tween you an L.. Little problems
of life, concerning men and women by
Max O'Rell, at Liebig's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Congressman John r. Lacey, Of the
Sixth district, passed thru the city this
morning on his way to Emmettsburg.
where he will deliver the Independence
Day Grafton in that place Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Lidderdale and Lanesboro are bright
will be the guests of DR.. Z. L. Devine.
new towns on the Chicago Great West
ern railway. For particulars write Ed
win 3. Magill. manager townsite de-
partment, Ft. Dodge, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Miss Mary Hall and Miss Cha .lotte
Reed leave tonight for a trip of about
six weeks thru the east. While away
they Will visit In Chicago, Boston, New
York and Philadelphia. Miss Hal Will
stop in Dunellen, n. j. for a short time
with Miss Mary Shepard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

The best beer for table use is the
Val Blatz export or private stock. Sold
by Gust Biermann.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

New Ottoman Reps-just the thing
for shirt waist suits. All shades. 25c.
yard at NJ. +. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

The Enterprise newspaper and print
ing office at State Center are for sale
The paper has been regularly issued
for nearly thirty-two years and is thor
oughly established as a business insti-
tuition. increasing in value yearly.
Splendid subscription list. Possession
given on Aug. /. Go ard see 1t, or at
least write to j. w. Merrill. State Cen
ter, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

The finest spring chickens on the
market you will find at Awde's. Order
by phone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

H. Simkins was in Albion today
where he had charge of the funeral OF
the late Charles Lounsberry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Darby o'Gill and the Good People"
stories told by the first cousin of OAR
by's own mother at Liebigs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Don't throw your old suit away but
take it to the Flitton Dye Works and
have it made as good as new.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Notice-AH union barber shops will
be open till 10 p. m. Friday, July 3, and
close at IL a. m. Saturday, July 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Pretty much like fairy tale" but
true Tailor made suits worth s25,
dissolution sale price SIS. Bannatyne &
Lay
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Have your clothes cleaned. repaired
and dyed at the Flitton Dye Works,
West Church street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Order your spring chickens of j. A
Awde. They will be delivered Satur
day or Sunday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Stolen-Black horse 16 hands high,
Is years old, no shoes. Reward. I. j..
Shoemaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mr.. Earl Brundage arrived in the
city this morning from Grinnell, and
will remain over the Fourth as the
guest of Mr.. Delos Wilbur. The young
gentlemen Mentrto the Moods today and
Will camp out during Mr.. Brundage's
visit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Ladies fast black stainless hose, 12h
and 10 cent quality-3 pr. for 25c. NJ
Z. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

There will be family gathering at
the home of Dr. and Mrs. G. w. Harris
Sunday, the occasion being the formers
anniversary. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. Bur-
CESS, of Atkinson, kas., are here to
spend Il few days with the family as
are also Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bur-
CESS, of Peoria
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Tailor made suits worth S25 sold at
our dissolution sale for IS. Bannatyne
& Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mail Carrier w. T. Boardman is off
duty owing to an attack of appended
fis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

A telegram received in the city
Thursday afternoon from ST. Louis, an
nounces the birth of a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Bay Fink.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Engineer Dave" Conger, of the Cen
trail, brought to the city from Sears
boro Thursday afternoon one of the
Walsh Construction Company's switch
engines, which is needing light repairs,
and was placed in the shops of the Cen
trail. The Walsh company will finish
its work on the new grade revision be-
tween Searsboro and G. & NJ. Junction
In about three weeks. 1t is thought.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

The hours usually observed at the
postoffice will be in force there on Sat
urday, the Fourth. The carriers and
general delivery window will be open
from $50 o'clock to 10:30 o'clock in
the forenoon. One collection will be
made from the boxes in the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
Band Concert Ioniaht.

The usual weekly concert of the
Fifty third Regiment band will be Civ
en- tonight. The following program will
be rendered:
Overture, Norma" .....-...... .Bellini
Peteet Walls Espanala Hildreth
Selection. The Fortune Teller"......
Observation-Disclosures. Herbert
Aubade Marseut
March, "Hiawatha' .............M oret
Intermezzo, La Rose. Archer
Song, my Creole Sue. Davis
(By Request)
Selection, "The Prince OF Pilsen"....
LURES
After this week and beginning with
next week concerts vii! be given on
Wednesday evenings instead of Friday
ard the band next week would like to
be given an entire progrom by request.
Parties disiring to hear special music
should leave their requests a the T.-R.
office or see the director before Mon
day noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

| will begin tuning pianos in Mar
shalltown July Is. VIM. Beaton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. .Peckham went to
Honey Creek this morning to attend
the quarterly meeting of the Friends
church, which commenced there today
ard will continue until Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

D. 7. Denmead left Thursday even
ing for Lake okoboji, where he will
spend Sunday as the guest of his friend,
j. @. Adams, of Chicago, who is oc-
cupying his cottage on the lake shore
for the summer. Monday Mr.. Denmead
and Mr.. Adams will leave forPlatte. S.
D., near which place they own three
ranches which are being operated on.
an extensive scale. Mr.. Denmead and
Mr.. Adams own sixty-five quarter sec
lions in Charles Mix county, and they
will remain for ten days inspection
of their property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

The best laundry work is done at
West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
THE CITY in BRIEF
George ]. Allen. opthalmologist

Fiittons laundry will be closed al
day on July 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Wall paper and paper hanging. See
Dinges & Everist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
Washable stocks, large variety at NJ.

| Washable stocks, large variety at M.
f. Andrews
Wanted-Two boys to sell the Times
Republican on the street.
Wall paper and paper hanging. See
Dinges & Everist.
Mail Carrier w r. Boardman is off
duty owing to an attack of appended
tbs.
Stolen-Black horse 16 hands high,
is years old, no shoes. Reward. Z. j..
Shoemaker
Pretty much like a fairy tale" but
true Tailor made suits worth s25,
Lay.
A telegram received in the city
Thursday afternoon from st. Louis, an
nounces the birth of q daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Bay Fink.
Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. .Peckham went to
Honey Creek this morning to attend
the quarterly meeting of the Friends
church, which commenced there today
ard will continue until Monday.
Charles II. Mcbride left for Ladora
this morning, taking with him his five
weeks old child which he will leave
with his sister in-law, Mrs. Mary Nc
Bride. Mr.. Mcbride recently lost his
wife, and the youngest child will make
its home with it's uncle and aunt.
The new town of Lidderdale, Carroll
county, on the Omaha extension of the
Chicago Great Western railway will be
opened to the public by an auction
sale of lots about the middle of July.
For particulars address Edwin B. Ma
gill. manager townsite department, Ft.
Dodge, Ia.
Editor Al NJ Adams, of the Hum
boldt Independent, spent Thursday in
the city While on his way home from
the republican state convention. While.
in the city Mr.. Adams called on Col.
c. c. Horton. of the Soldiers Home,
in whose regiment he served during
the rebellion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

DR.. and, Mrs. A. l.. Bryant, who,
about three months ago went to Birln-
ingham, Ala, where they expected to
locate permanently, arrived home this
morning and for the present at least,
will make their home with Mrs. Bry-
ants parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Fer
guson. The southern location was Sc
lected in the hopes of lettering DIR.
Bryants health, but the stay has not
proved as beneficial as had been hoped
and his plans for the future are I'M
cartain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mrs. C. ]. Roundy, of La Noble, ar
rived home Thursday evening from
Sterling, H.. where she went ten days
ago to be present at the marriage Of
her sister, Miss Maize Babcock, to Mr..
Charles j. Sheppard, of Huron. S. D..
The wedding was celebrated on the
2ith ult.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

A meeting of the Marshalltown Retail
Grocers' Association was held Thurs
day evening for the purpose of coming
to- some understanding, If possible, re-
garding the action to be taken relative
to closing on Saturday, the Fourth. 1t
was decided at meeting held Tor a
similar purpose two weeks ago that
whatever action should be taken must
be unanimous. The meeting last even
ing failed to bring about any unani-
nous action in the matter, as some of
the grocers claim 1t is necessary, on
account of their trade. for them to re-
main open portion of the day AS
result some will close their places OF
business thru the entire day, others VIII
be open until 10 or II o'clock and one
or two will remain open turnout the
entire day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Wanted-Two boys to sell the Times
Republican on the street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03
Fireworks at the Paragon.


DR.. Billiard, osteopath, % East Main
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Mr. and Mrs. Graham H. Smith, and
son, Lloyd, went to Des Moines this
morning where they will remain until
Monday with Mrs. Smiths parents, Mr..
and Mrs. C. C. Briggs. They will leave
Master Lloyd with his grandparents,
and, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will
start on the excursion of the One Hum
dred Thousand Dollar Club, for trip
of about ten days on the great lakes,
and among the Mackinac islands. The
One Hundred Thousand Dollar Club is
composed of agents of the New York
Life Insurance Company, and a trip
is taken each summer. Last year the
excursionsts went to Pixies Peak and
other Colorado points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

The funeral of the late Charles
Lounsberry, who died at his home In
Albion Thursday morning, was held
this afternoon at o'clock at the Bethel
church southwest of that place. The
interment was in the church burying
ground Mr.. and Mrs. u. w. Louns-
berry,, ana Messrs. j. q. and N. L..
1.ou,.sberry, were in attendance from
this city,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

A. p. Thayer and son, George, both
of the circulating department of the
T.-R., Will leave this evening for an
outing of ten days or two weeks on the
Red Cedar chain of Lakes, in Barron
county, Wisconsin. The gentlemen are
making the trip especially for the fish
ing they expect to get on the several
lakes near where they will spend their
outing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

STAR Lodge No. 3. Iowa Legion Of
Honor. initiation of a class followed by
b4nquet at the German Odd Fellow
hall Thursday evening. About fifty of
the members were present, and after
the initiation was concluded and the
banquet served, short program was
given. State Deputies Mrs. Lizzie
Leilnbach. of Independence and Edward
Helm. of Cedar Rapids, were present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

During the next seven weeks, or I'M
til the summer camp of the Associa-
ton opens the Sunday meetings of the
Railroad Y. M. C. A. will be held at Q
o'clock in the morning instead of at
3: 80 p. IN. Secretary Fellingham will
conduct next Sundays meeting to
which general invitation is extended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

Tom C. Meader, of Eldora, clerk of
the district court of Hardin county,
who has been in Des MONIES attending
the, annual convention of the Clerks of
the. District Court Association of Iowa,
was in the city Thursday afternoon,
en- route home. Mr. Meader was re-
elected secretary of the association for
the third term He says the association
enjoyed the best meeting In It's history
in the one just closed. 1t will meet
in 9oes Moinss again next year. Mr.. c..
NJ. Soper, of Nevada, clerk OF the courts
of Story county, elected first vice pres-
ident at the convention here two years
ago. is the new president OF the asso-
citation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-03

NTarshalltown friends have received
announcements of the wedding of Miss
Helena Symington, of Sarnia Canada
to DR.. Scott. of Chicago, which was
solemnized on June 80. The bride is
well known here. having visited in this
city a number of times as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Myers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-28
p,dn.t Know That Trick.

THAT'S a VERY knowing animal OF
yours" said young cockney to the
keeper of an elephant.
very" was the cool rejoinder
"He performs strange tricks and han
tics, does he?' inquired the cockney,
eying the animal critically.
"Surprisin'w retorted the keeper.
"we've learned him to put money in
that box you see up there. Try him
with half a crown"
4 The cockney handed the elephant
half crown, and, sure enough, he
took II in his trunk and placed II In q
box high up out Of reach.
"well that is very hextraordinary-
hastonishing, trulyl" said the green
one, opening his eyes. "Now, let's see
him take II out and hand II back"
I'VE never learned him that trick,
retorted the keeper, walking away
Glasgow Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-28
A STORY OF WHISTLER.
The Picture That Was his Even
Though ~ Had Been Sold.

THOUGH ~ ANhA Rfth tNhNH
A certain Lady So-and-so. who ad-
mired Whistlefs genius 20 the extent
of purchasing one of his pictures,
never was able to obtain possession OF
her property. One day she drove TO
the studio IN her victoria. MIR. Whis-
tier went out TO the sidewalk TO greet
her.
"NIr. whistler" she said, two years
ago [ bought one Of your pictures, a
beautiful thing. and | have never been
able TO hang II on my walls. II has
heen lonncd TO one exhibition OF an
other. Now today have my carriage
with me. and | would like 10 take II
home with me. am told II is in your
possession"
Dear lady" returned Whistler, you
ask the impossible. will send II TO
you when 1 have II again, but It Is not
here. You have been misinformed."
And so forth, and so forth, 10 the same
effect and the lady drove of without
her picture.
After she had depai ted Whistler
commenced to poke around the studio
and, to the great astonishment OF a
friend who had been an involuntary
listener TO the above conversation, he
'"e,ught forth a canvas.
G0s- aJt 's," he said. "She was right
,idt one thius--lt e beautiful" And
II was beautiful.
''But the impudence Of these people
he continued, "who think that because
they pay a few paltry hundred pounds
they own my pictures. Why, 1t mere
ly secures them the privilege Of having
them in their houses now and then
The pictures are mineP-Harper'i
Weekly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-28
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-28
weird Music of Moro.

Moro music is strangely unrhythmic-
nj TO European ears, says writer In
Everybody's Magazine. 1t consists
mainly of monotonous reiteration Of
sound. even supposed change OF air
being almost imperceptible to an ear
unaccustomed to the barbarous lack of
tone. The Moro piano is n wooden
frame shaped like the runners Of a
childs sled, on which small kettle
drums are balanced by means of cords
and sticks laid horizontally. These
rather resemble pots for the kitchen
range than musical instruments, but
each is roughly tuned. forming the
elgbt notes OF the scale Women crouch
ing ON the ground before this instru-
mem Seat out wailing sound from II
with shaped sticks. while from larger
kettledrums, hung by ropes from O
wooden railing at one side, two men
accompanied the piano, and one old
woman in the background drummed
out an independent air of her own on
an empty tin pan.