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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
Rev. Edward Vail Bequeaths
College at Indianola All
His Property
WILL AMOUNT TO GOOD SUM
Has Been Great Friend Of Simpson
College and Made Many Donations
to 1t in His Life-Rev. Vail Died
in Hospital at Des Moines Wednes
day.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to TimeS-Republ1can.
Indianola, April 9.-Simpson college
at Indianola is the sole beneficiary OF
the will Of Rev. Edward p. Vail, who
died yesterday morning at the Metho-
dist hospital in Des Moines. His prop
erty, personal and real, will amount to
about $4,000, and consists for the
greater part Of his residence in the city
a tract of twenty acres on Beaver aY-
enue, and small investments. This is
the last of many donations that the
well known man has given the institu-
ton. of which he has long been a friend
and adviser.
Rev. Mr.. Vail for forty years had been
Methodist Episcopal minister in the
state OF Iowa, and was widely known in
religious circles. Possessed of moderate
wealth, he has always been Of a phil
anthropic nature, and has given much
to various institutions thruout the
state and in the city. After the death
of his wife in January, he made an en-
dowment OF tract Of land consisting
u d. QudISST SeCSlOA VI Adiu " TIC
Methodist hospital in Des Moines. This
land is estimated to be worth in ! the
neighborhood of $4,000. AT various
times he has given to Simpson college.
and has also given to churches and
charitable institutions.
Rev. Mr.. Vail was 80 years of age,
and was formerly pastor OF the Grace
Methodist Episcopal church in Des
Moines. For forty years he was mem
Der of the Iowa Methodist conference.
He was twice married. and as far as
known had no near relatives.
When the will OF Rev. Mr.. Vail was
filed 1t developed that he was one OF
the witnesses OF the will OF the late
J. w. Dowell, whose will was admitted
to probate Wednesday, the same day
Mr.. Vail himself died.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
Charter Oak Items.

Special to Iime6-HepuOAcan.
Charter Oak, April 9.-The !. O. Q.
F. of Charter Oak and surrounding
towns will celebrate their anniversary
OF the order here on Saturday April
%. An extensive musical and orator
ical program is in course of prepara-
ton and the Hon. q. A. Church. OF
Jefferson. will deliver the anniversary
address.
At the recent county convention OF
the M. w. A., held at Vail. after
spirited contest DIR. G. S. Waterhouse,
of this place, was chosen as delegate
to the state convention at Des Moines.
It is the concensus OF opinion OF the
lodges here in Crawford county that
none Of the proposed plans OF read
tustment are feasible but that some
man for reorganization or readjustment
is necessary. The delegate named Will
reflect such sentiment.
Mr.. A. G. Sawyer, formerly OF Ode
bolt. and recently admitted to practice
before the supreme court at Des Moines
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
HAPTIsTs WILL BUILD.
M aanificent Church to Be Erected at
Ottumwa Seating 1000.


Ottumwa Seating 1000.
Ottumwa, April 9.-The new First
Baptist church to be erected on the cor
ner of Court and Fifth streets will have
a seating capacity of 1000 and will be
one of the most modern churches of It's
size in the state. The main entrance to
the edifice will be directly on the corner
of the two strets and there will be
side entrance on both streets. There
will be large balcony in the church,
and folding screen will divide the
main auditorium and the Sunday
school rooms which may be thrown
into one large auditorium.
1t is the present intention to build the
structure OF pressed brick, although
stone may be used If the expense is not
too great. If brick is used the build
ing will be trimmed with stone and will
present a handsome exterior. The
plan of architecture will be the Eng
lish Gothic. The large auditorium will
be octagonal in shape and the annex In
the rear OF the Court street entrance
will be built in the form of a semi cir
Gle. There will be two stories in the
annex to be used as Sunday school
rooms and the upper story will be so
designed that 1t will become the bal
cony when the screen is raised. The
side entrances will lead to the basement
the Sunday school rooms, the main au-
ditorium and the balcony in the latter.
The basement will be fitted up as a lee
ture room and dining room and a
kitchen will also be furnished on this
floor.
The interior of the church will be
beautiful. There will be vaulted CELL
ing with dome in the center The in
terror of the main building will be d
perfect octagon OF which the dome will
be the center. When completed the
church viii be magnificent structure
and will add greatly to the appearance
OF that neighborhood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
viii BE Eastern Man.

Special to Tlmes-RepubIican.
Iowa City, April 9.-Dr. A. A. Knipe's
successor as director of physical train
Ing at the University of Iowa. will
probably be an eastern man. This is
the sentiment OF the alumni and stud
ents OF the university, as recently as
certained. Those interested in the ath-
letic situation at Iowa had supposed
until recently. that an alunlnus coach
was desired, but the demand on the
part of four-fifths of the alumni and
students, has been for an eastern man.
The committee OF the board of athle-
tic control having the matter in charge,
has therefore recommended that an
eastern man be selected
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
Truckmen Strike.

Eldon. April s.-Because their de-
mands for more help and the establish
ment of a schedule was not granted,
the truckmen and baggagemen Of the
Rock Island road here have gone on a
strike.
The men claim that they are listed
wrong on the time roll and demand that
they shall be placed on the roll so that
they will receive the wages to which
they claim they are entitled. Notwith-
standing that there is large number
of men out, the best order prevails and
there is no trouble expected. 1t is be-
lieved that the matter viii be speedily
adjusted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
News Of Gilman.
Special To Times-Republican.

Gilman. April 9.-Rev. C. Z. Ham
mond and family drove to Montour
Monday intending to return home Tues
day afternoon but, miring down this
side of town short distance, broke
the doubletrees and had to put back
to port for repairs, so reached home
Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Nancy Conger received intelli-
gence Tuesday evening OF the serious
illness Of her daughter, Mrs. Rose
Impson, with heart disease and was
lriven over to visit her daughter
Wednesday morning by her SON Rolla-
Mrs. j. NJ. Carney returned Tuesday
evening after visiting about month
with relatives at Gladbrook and Bell.
PLANE.
Mrs. Nellie Ackley went to Union
Sunday for an indefinite stay with
friends.
Mesdames stansberry and Hulin and
Miss Barbara Pierson visited Marsh
alltown the other day.
William Carson, of Marshalltown.
visited his nephew, Joe Carson, Tues
day evening.
John Wyiie drove up from Grinnell
on business Wednesday,.
Miss Barbara Pierson has bought the
old Lacey building south of Suther-
lands hardware store and will use
the lower story as photograph gall
lery.
Ernest Boggs who was so seriously
injured by gun shot wound in the
hand is out again and has commenced
attending school.
Fred S. Carney has just recovered
from an attack Of bilious fever which
confined him at home for few days
past.
Mrs. Maria Sapp who was considered
dangerously i'll with heart trouble last
week, is slowly coming back to health
again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
THE oRiNNELL NEWS.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, April 9.-Katherine Bray
den, of Montezuma, spent the day in
this city, on pleasure and business.
Ada Vallean is visiting friends in
Sioux City. She will return in week.
Mrs. Dolph Cox went to Langdon,
South Dakota, to visit her sister, Mrs.
Ollie Meyers. Mrs. Cox will remain
about two weeks before returning.
The Missionary Society of the NJ. e.
church met with Mrs. Ready yesterday
afternoon.
Miss Edith Cummings went to Ames
yesterday to spend several days with
Miss Edith Funston, OF that place.
Earnest Star is at home several days
from Mt. Pleasant where he Is matric-
ulated in the I. N. U.
Mary Manly spends the day in Mon
tezuma.
The Misses Grace Downing, Like
Barlow and Ruby Ramsdell. left for
Corydon yesterday where they will
spend few days with Miss Lillian
Smith.
Mrs. John Baker entertained the
Drummonds Tuesday evening
Mrs. Wilbur Way, of Cedar Rapids,
|
several days visit with her parents,
at New Sharon.
Rev. Edward Hughes, a graduate Of
Iowa College, and formerly pastor of
Grinnell, was elected president of the
DePauw University at Greencastle, Ind.
Mr. Hughes is but SO years of age, and
his many Grinnell friends are pleased
because of his success.
Miss Hattie Burwell, Of Brookfield,
Missouri and Mr.. Edward Webb, Of
Newberg, were married Wednesday, ev-
ening at Newton. They will go to New
berg where Mr. Webb had a home all
furnished for the occasion.
Howard Quaife. OF Iowa City, spent
two days in town visiting his brothers.
Mr. Quaife left for Nashua yesterday
where he will visit HIS parents.
M. w. Swisher was In Gilman yes
terday on business.
Fritz westbrook, who has been on
the sick list several weeks Is reported
to be improving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
NEW TRACK SCHEDULE.
State College -arranses its Dates
for Spring Meet.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames. April 9.-The spring track
schedule at Iowa State College has
been re-arranged on account OF that
it was found impossible to get Grinnell
here for the 9th OF May as was desired
The new calender is as follows:
April 24-Home field meet.
May / and 2-Grinnell at Ames.
May 9-Open date.
May 15-Drake at Ames.
The dual meet for the open date vAil
be with some college in the state. and
will be away from home. 1t is the de-
sire of the management to take the
track team on trip for the expert
ence 1t will give them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
Iowa At washipoton.

iowa at WdSnIU9IOus
Washington, April 9.-Frank K. Niles
has been appointed postmaster at Mar
BILE Rock. Floyd county, vice c. T. Ack-
ley resigned.
Rural letter carriers appointed
Bronson, carrier, Chas. n. Lamb, sub
stitute l.. A. Horn.
Sioux City (sub station No. - Schulz
yer c. Reid, Hannah Reid.
Sioux City (sub station No. u Morris
N. Thorpe, Walter l.. Thorpe.
Scion, John w. Illick, Joe Brosh.
Scion, John NJ. jenkins, Joe Zeni-
shek.
Lawton, Christian Weidman. Eliza
beth Weidman.
Remsen. Harvey w. Mosier, Leonard
Recknagle.
Remsen, Gust Lindemann. Henry
Willenburg.
Anthem. Daniel P. Dodd, John A.
Dodd.
Anthem, Harcourt P. Rogers, Carl p.
Rogers.
Anthem. Albert J. Ashmore, D. E.
Wing.
Clinton, Albert E. Bachman, Nettie
I. Bachman.
Hinton, Charles c. Apaulson, Fred
w Whinyck.
Hinton, Thos. j. Bailey, George B.
Bailey.
Hinton. John D. o'Bryan. Allen Jones.
Merrill, Russell II. Coffin. Maud III.
Coffin.
Merrill, Charles T. Thoward. Well
come o. Sanford.
Merrill, Franklin H. June, Franklin
N. June.
Loyeland, Edwin c. French, Albert
Bird.
Council Bluffs, James o. Mcmahon.
j. B. Mcmahon.
Postmasters commissioned-sam
Schmitz, Bluff Creek.
Abraham w. Buell.. w. A. Bremen,
Of Toledo, Iowa, have been appointed
special laborers at Seattle navy sta
ton, Washington.
The comptroller of currency approx
ed the Second National bank OF Dubu-
que as a reserve agent for the First
National bank at Algona.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09

Have your men asked an increase IN
their present wages?' and said that he
would give out no information regard
ing the matter.
A;dozen or so of the workmen at the
factory We're interviewed at the works
today and several of them admitted
that the increase was wanted and one
man stated that the demand had al
ready been sent to the office; he added
that he did not think it would be neces-
sary to strike, but was of the opinion
that the request would be granted
without trouble. About 800 men are
employed in the works In this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
WILL DEMAND RAISE
The Glucose Employees at Davenport.
Want More WAGES.

Special to the Times-lsepublican.
Davenport, April 9.--There is some
talk to the effect that the men employed
at the Glucose Sugar Refining Com
pany have met and decided to demand
raise in wages from the company,
and one man who is in a position to
know something about the matter has,
stated that they asked for an increase
of Q cents per hour in all departments.
When Local Manager McManus was
asked for q statement regarding the
demand for an increase, he refused to
answer either yes or no to the question
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
MASON At MADRID.

Lectures on Cuba, It's People and Pro-
ducts.
Special to Times Republican,.
Madrid. April 9.-Chaplan o. H. L.
Mason, of Boone, gave his lecture on
Cuba. Its People and Products" at the
Christian church last night. The lect-
ure was we'll received. The chaplan's
portrayal of Cuban character was not
of the ordinary Cuban pictured by our
and many magazine articles.
but an extraordinary man considering
his advantages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
DEATH OF ]. Il. CAMPBELL.

Was Formerly q Mayor Of the City Of
Des Moines.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. April 9.-F:xMayor John
III. Campbell died this morning as the
result of a stroke of paralysis. He was
q state and NATIONAL official Of the
Union Veterans Union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
Three Hundred Ho-.es Sold.

Special to Times -Republican.
Creston, April 9-Three hundred
horses were sold at the horse sale con-
Quoted by e. w. Anspaeh here ysster-
day and today and ali brought good
prices. Colonel A. r. Guy was the auc-
tioneer and there were about 100 horses
men here from all over this part OF the
country and from the eastern markets,
five states being represented in the
buyers. One man bought $4,000 worth
~ ~fock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09

is about to open an office in this place
for the practice Of law.
A delegation of ten of Mapleton's
citizens visited and examined our city
lighting plant short time ago. They
cannot miss it should they adopt such
a plan, as it has proved itself very
satisfactory here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
Frank Beebe of Charlotte
Meets With Strange and
Fatal Accident
LEG. CAUGHT IN WAGON WHEEL
Is Drawn Over Dashboard and the Leg
Torn From II. sooket-Death of ex-
Il Mayor Campbell of Des Moines-New
Sharon Abolishes Office of Marshal
Iowa News.
Special 10 Times Republican.

SpeslaI TO Tlmes- RepUbTlcan.
Clinton, April s.-Frank Beebe, aged
35, died at Charlotte last night as the
result of strange accident. He was
driving team of mules yesterday and
was thrown out over the dashboard. His
foot caught in the wheel, the leg being
mangled and nearly tori, from the SOCK
ct. The member was amputated. but
he died from the shock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09
Come Up
Where
You
Belong.
Belong.

Perhaps you why you fame and position
just making results
brains slugd to weakness by coffee
Unsuccessful brains
of food
follow
off and Postum taken
Nuts used twice
a day.
clearly for results
change
kind Of works that
adious beverage satisfying and nourng
drueRng Come Up Where You Belong
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-09

!. Or. David kennedy's Magic Eye Sal
Se for all diseases or infiamations of
Che Eye. Is c.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-06-26
Items from AquascO.

The Rev. DR.. Murphy has gone, for a
vacation and rest, to visit his old home
and friends in Princess Anne; expectip g
to be absent from his Parish for three
weeks. DR.. Murphy is accompanied by
his daughter. Miss Harriet Murphy.
Mrs. ]. P. Briscoe, of Prince Frederick
town, is spending a few days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Bowen, at
their home, "Aquasco." Miss Kate Nc
Pherson Briscoe and Master Philander A.
Briscoe are also in Woodvllle, expecting
to stay several weeks with their grand.
parents.
Mrs. W. r. B. Turner, of Chaptico, is
visiting her sisters, Misses Annie and
Rebecca Thomas, at their home in Wood
vile. Mrs. Turner's little daughters,
Frances Barker and Eleanor, are with her
Miss Sue Stone Cotton, who spent the
winter and spring in Baltimore, has re.
turned to her home in Woodville.
Miss Louise Turner is visiting her aunt
Mrs. c. H. Welsh, of Hy%attsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Turner and
children, of Washington, spent several
days last week with relatives in Woodville
We are glad to learn that Mr.. Turner
who has been very i'll, has nearly regaineC
his health and strength.
Miss Florence Bowen has been ~visitinl
her sister, Mrs. r. W. Sylvester, Of College
Park. ivy LEAF.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-06-26
A Ball at the Town Hall.

A pleasant dance was given at the
Town Hall on Wednesday evening, having
been in charge Of the following committee:
Miss Mary W. Merrick, Miss Marguerite
Clagett, Miss Katherine Marbury and
Mr.. Royden Clagett. Refreshment were
served about midnight. Those present
were as follows: Mrs. L. A. Griffith, Mrs.
Fred Sasscer, Mrs. Elisha Berry, Miss
Nellie Moran, Miss Kate Marbury, Miss
Marguerite Clagett, Miss Mary Merrick,
Miss Nettie Cover, Miss Lucy Sasscer,
Miss Helen Burnside, of Hyattsville; Miss
Helen Beale, of Washington; Miss Ethel
Berry, Miss Mabel Berry, Miss Elizabeth
Berry, Misses May and Alice Clagett,
Miss Ruth Bowie, of Washington; Misses
Carrie and Daisy Waring, of Washington;
Miss Katherine Billopp, Miss Nellie Hill,
Misses Holly and Freddie Hill, Miss
Mary Brogden, Miss Sophie Clagett.
Messrs Beall Bowie, Stevenson Brogden,
Charles Berry, James Berry, William
Marbury, Ogle Marbury, Of Laurel;
Rodgers Gore, Allen Griffith, Percy Du-
vail, Mr.. Golden, of Washington; Harold
Burnside, Bowie Clagett, of Washin gton;
Charlie, Guy and Roy Clagett, Charles
Clagett, Harold Sasscer, Bennett Darnell,
William Hill, Addison Bowie, Joseph
Addison, Richard Hardesty, William
Berry.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-06-26
A Fashionable Wedding.

St. Paul's Church, Tivoli, n. Y, was
the scene of one of the most fashionable
and beautiful weddings of the season last
Monday evening at $50 when Miss
Florence Hoffman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Addison Hoffman and
cousin of the late Very Rev. Dean Eugene
Hoffman, of the General Theological
Seminary, was married to Prof. George
Baden Pfeiffer, of this county. The
church was beautifully adorned with ever
greens and palms, Rev. d. Russ Judd,
of Thcmpsonvillc, Conn, brother in-law,
officiating.
The bride was beautifully gowncd in
white crepe de chine with Il yoke and
sleeves of point lace and a long court
train, slashed to show f1atin gs of accordion
lace and held in place Iy two cluster pearl
pins worn by the groom's mother at her
nuptials. She carried a shower bouquet
of Bride roses. The maid of honor was
Miss Maud Hoffman, sister of the bride.
Her costume was of silk Paris mousseline
and she carried American beauties. The
bridesmaids were Misses May Hoffman
and Blanche E. Stout, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
who wore white silk and carried daisies.
Rev. George Eknollmeyer, of Washington,
D. c., was best man and the ushers were
Messrs. Gilbert Prowler Symons, of Green
vile. Pa; Eugene S. Pearce, of Baltimore,
Md Ernest C. futile, Of Goshen, N. Y,
and Thomas J. Farce, of Tlvoli, N. Y.
The bride is one of Tivolis most charm
ing young women and is a member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
and comes from one of the most aristo-
cratic and oldest families of the State.
The groom is the only son of the late
Prof. Henry H. Pfeifer. of this county,
and has a large number of acquaintances
and is well known in educational circles,
being professor of Mathematics and
Physics at St. Stephens College, AMMAN
dale, N. Y.
Alarge reception followed the ceremony
at the residence Of the bride, which was
brilliantly lighted and decorated in pink
and white. The presents were handsome
and beautiful, consisting mostly of cut
glass and solid silver, among which was a
very large and handsome hand painting
presented by Gen. John Watts DePeyster.
Prof. and Mrs. Pfeiffer left for an extended
trip South by way Of the Bermudas.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-06-26
The Inter Nos Club.

The meeting of the Inter Nos" Card
Club at Grange Hall on the 10Th of June
was a most delightful affair and was en-
joyed by all present. The ladies in charge
were: Mrs. William Berry, Miss Estelle
Berry, Mrs. Harry Brogden and Mrs Eu-
gene Roberts. The usual ten games were
played, and the first prize, a handsome
silver belt pin was won by Miss Katherine
Marshal Marbury, and a pretty picture,
the consolation prize, fell to Miss Katie
Bowie. The gentleman's first prize, a
splendid hammock, was won by Mr..
Charles NJ. Berry, and the consolation
prize by Mr.. Dom Bowling. A delicious
supper of coffee, crabs, raw tomatoes,
ices and cake was served at midnight.
Among those present were: Mrs. Will
liam Berry, Mrs. Harry Brogden, Mr.. and
Dom Bowling, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hill,
Mrs. Robert Hall, Mrs. Holly Berry, Mrs.
Irving Bowie, Mas. George Brooke, Misses
Campbell, Mary Brogden, Katherine and
Mary Merrick, Ida, Mamie, and Kate
Bowie, Nellie Hill, Lucy Sasscer, Mar
guerite Clagett, Daisy Waring, Katherine
Marbpry, Mamie Berry, EstelIe Berry,
Francis Fairfax, of Baltimore, Katherine
Billopp, Frances Brooke and Miss Souder,
Messrs. Upton Brooke, Julian Hall, G.
NJ. Berry, STEPHENSON Brogden, Willie
Marbury, Addison Bowie, Seaton Belt,
Beall Bowie, Edgar McCeney, Allen and
Webb Griffith, Rogers Gore, and Alan
Bowie.-Gdzette.