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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. C. w. Makepeace spent Monday
in Tama on business.
Rev. j. B. Meloy. OF Colo. spent Mon
day In the city on business.
Mr.. S. H. Hagan. of Pickering. was in
the city on business Monday.
Mr.. George Marsh. of State Center
was in the city MONDAY On business.
Mr.. w. G. Rodgers went to Chicago
Monday night for a short stay on busi-
ness.
Mr.. George Carney. of State Center
spent Monday in the city looking after
business matters.
Mrs. Fred McKinnon, of Minerva,
spent Monday In the city with her hus-
bands parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Mckin-
nor.
Miss Maude Johnson returned Mon
day evening from Gilman, where she
has been for a weeks visit with Miss
Allie Newton.
Mr.. J.. M. Whitaker, who has been
in Emmettsburg for the past few days
on business, arrived home this morn
ing.
Master Robert Johnson returned
Monday evening from Union. where he
has been for a weeks visit at the Will
lam Pence home.
Councilman William Fisher, of the
Second ward, arrived home Monday
evening from Clinton, where he mas
been for a few days r:sit.
Miss Lulu May Walker, OF Rochester
arrived in the city Monday evening ano
will remain for a visit of a few weeks
as the guest Of her brother, MT. George
r. A. Walker, and Wife.
Mr.. H. H. Goldman. OF Milwaukee
supervisor Of maintenance ofthe North
western between Milwaukee and f'on
du Lac, spent Monday evening IN the
CITY as the guest of his uncle, Mr.. -
NJ. Keefer. Mr.. Goltman has been 70
Belle Plaine on a brief business trip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
Three Country Weddings.

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Thomas, OF
Green Mountain, have issued invita-
lions for the approaching marriage OF
Miss Elizabeth Friend to Mr.. Herbert
G. Eckles, for Wednesday evening, Feb.
II. at 8 o'clock. Mr.. Eckles is a son OF
Hon. and Mrs. Charles Eckles. OF Tay-
lor township. In of the bride-
elect Mesdames Walter and Clayton
Thomas will give a china shower Sat
urday afternoon at the formers home
in Green Mountain. Luncheon Will be
served at l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Russie, OF vien-
ma Center, foul miles north of Green
Mountain, have issued cards announ-
cling the marriage OF their daughter.
Mary, to Arthur L. Patton. for Wednes-
day evening, Feb. A, at 1880 o'clock.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. Dun
ham. two miles east of Liscomb,
Wednesday evening. at 8 o'clock. VIII
he celebrated the marriage Of Miss Cora
NJ. Durham to MI. Albert A. Moore, OF
Reinbeck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
AM M ENTs.
"The Sign Of the Cross" Draws Only
Fair House Monday Night.

Fair House Monday Night.
Wilson Barrett's religious and his
toric drama, savored with n thread of
romance running thru the story. was
the attraction at the Odeon Monday
evening, playing to only fair business.
The story is a decidedly strong one. and
requires the best kind of acting to bring
out what Barrett intended. In many
places the cast was weak, yet in the
principal characters strong enough to
make the attraction quite pleasing.
Noticeably among the latter were
George Floods Marcus S%uperbus; Lille
Lowell's Mercia: and Helen Gildeas
Berenis. The action of the play occurs
in Rome in the year &c A. d., when Nero
was emperor. Its main story concerns
Marcus Superbus, project of the m
perial city, who, by a mandate from
Nero, is commanded to exterminate all
Christians. He falls in love with Mer-
cha, a beautiful girl who is a member OF
a little colony following the Man OF
Gallilee, and rescues her from the gen.
eral slaughter. Nero consents, on Mar
Gus pleading, to spare her life provld-
ing she will her faith. n
prefers the martyrs death In the arena
10 the worldly honors as the wife OF the
pagan project. Her sublime courage so
moves Marcus that he too embraces the
then generally despised faith, and goes
to his doom before the a~mphitheater,
hand in hand with the woman he owes.
The essential nobility OF the thene IS
martyrdom for ones religion, and this
point is strongly presented.
One of the most enjoyable treats OF
Monday evening was the orchestration
of the stirring scenes. No wonder the
players themselves were moved to tears
of laughter in trying to repeat their
lines to such noise under the guise OF
music.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
mARsHALLTown MARKETS.

Quotations on Staple Products Having
a Market in MarshaIItoWn.
The following prices quoted are az
nearly correct as 1t is possible to OBJ
tain from Marshalltown dealers. The
quotations are for prices paid by deal
ers, corrected this afternoon at 3
O'clock.
w. n. Sloppy quotes the following
prices:
New Oats-2S cents.
New Corn-31 cents.
The Marshall Elevator Company IL
quoting 2SA cents for new oats.
Glucose quote SO cents for new Mob
corn or better at 10 pounds per bushel.
LIVESTOCK.
Receipts yesterday, 400.
Britain & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices for hogs in wagon load lots:
All hogs over 200 pounds, 6.15.
Hogs lie to 200 pounds, 500.
POULTRY, EGGS AND BUTTER.
Armour & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices to farmers for different vari.
cites Of poultry. eggs and buffers.
Hens-sh cents.
Old cocks-2 cents.
Springs cents.
Stays cents.
Old toms-10 cents.
Hen turkeys-15 cents.
Young goblers-13 cents.
Guineas-1.50 per dozen.
Ducks-Sh cents.
Geese cents.
Butter, packing stock-16 cents.
Eggs SIS per case.
Swift & Co. quote the following
prices to farmers FOR poultry, eggs and
butter:
Butter. packing stock-13k cents.
Eggs-Fresh, $50 per case, case
count.
Springs-9 cents.
HensEsh cents.
Young rooSters-9 cents
Old ROSTERS cents.
No. hen turkeys-12 cents.
No. / tom turkeys-12 cents.
Young tom turkeys-12 cents.
Geese cents.
Ducks (fat. full feathered)-sh cents.
Green hides-6 cents.
Tallow-4 cents.
POULTRY AND PROVISIONS.
The Iowa Fruit and Produce Com
pany Is paying the following CASH
prices: s.
Butter. packing stock-15 cents.
Eggs-Fresh, 10 cents, case count.
Marshalltown grocers quote the fol-
lowing prices for country produce:
Potatoes-New, so cents per bushel.
in trade.
Eggs-22 cents.
Butter-2O cents.
HIDES. WOOL AND TALLow.
H. Willard, Son s. Co. are paying tho
following prices:
Tallow, No. IL cents.
No. 1 green hides-6 cents.
n No. 2 green hides cents.
Pelts-s0060 cents.
Horse hides-1.50@c.25.
Medium wool-10@15 cents
Fine wool-9@1 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
Iowa grown timothy seed for sale. In.
1uire of Brennecke & Heald.

Iowa grown timothy seed for sale. In
quire of Brennecke & Head.
Janet Ward a college girls story
by Mary E. Wilkins, at Liebig's.
For piano tuning or repairing, ring
75s, new phone, for c. E. Pickard.
Special for Wednesday, all sizes in
misses and childrens patent-leather
shoes 81. The Fair.
The Alpha Bible class will meet with
Mrs. Jesse Cole, 1905 West State street,
| Wednesday at 8 o'clock.
We are offering extraordinary values
in muslin underwear. Come in and
look over our line. NJ. +. Andrews.
After Tuesday, January %, you will
find US at II new location, 33 West
Main street. Singer Manufacturing Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Burritt enter
tanned at their home Monday evening
a few friends at a 6 o'clock dinner
in honor of Mrs. 1. N. Richey, Mrs.
lCampbell, of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mead
and Mrs. Wescott, of Chicago.
Il lie MlduIeS I'll lltiI SiiuillOMH - SSCICt
! orders are invited to attend the public
reception to be given at the Pilgrim
Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4, in
honor of Miss Lillian NJ. Hollister, SUI
preme commander of the Ladies of the
Maccabees. Iowa Hive No. 2, L. o.
T. NJ.
The funeral of Postmaster E.. l..
Lunt, of the Soldiers Home, will be
held from the Home chapel Wednesday
afternoon at 8 o'clock. Chaplain Jesse
Cole oficiating. The interment will be
in the Home cemetery. The remains
of Mrs. Lunt, which were deposited
in the receiving vault at Riverside,
will be removed and taken to the Sol
diers' Home, where they will be in
tered beside those of her husband.
Monday evenings Oskaloosa Herald
confirms the current rumor to h eff
feet that Mr.. r. C. Martin, agent
|of the Iowa Central at that point, had
resigned. The Herald avs Mr.. r.
C. Martin, agent of the Oskaloosa sta
ton of the Iowa Central confirms the
report that he has rendered his resig-
nation as agent at Oskaloosa. He re-
signs the place to accept a higher
place in Minneapolis. The resignation
will be effective as soon as a successor
is named. 1t can not now be an
nounced who will nave the station nor
the date OF Mr.. Martins departure
from the city. Mr.. Martin has made
ia very popular agent Of the road. He
is a thorough railroad man and his
ability has been generally recognized
more both by the people OF the city
and the railroad company. He has been
d~cservedly successful in his work for
the company and has made hosts of
friends who will regret that he will
soon remove from the city"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
MARpI cRAs FESTIVITIES.
New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala, on
Feb. IS to "a.

From Feb. II to %. inclusive, the
Iowa Central railway will sell tickets at
the rate of one fare for the round trip
to New Orleans. La. Mobile, Ala. and
Pensacola. Fla, good to return up to
Feb. 90, or the same may be extended
to March Il. Stop-overs will be al
lowed on the going or returning trip
south OF the Ohio and east of the Mis-
sissippi rivers, at winter tourist stop
over points.
After the long winter spent In the
north. the balmy atmosphere, the pro-
fusion of flowers. the TRANCE n de-
|lightful scenes and the diversion OF the
Mardi Gras carnival will make the trip
one long to be remembered. U in-
formation regarding rates. etc. may De
obtained from local agents or from A.
b. Cuts. G. P: & T. A.. Minneapolis
MINI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
TO ALL ICE CONSUMERS.
And the Good People Of MarshaIitown
and Vicinity in General.

And the Good People Of Marsha'Itown
and Vicinity in General.
The Iowa Artificial Ice and Refriger-
ating Company's plant will be in opera
ton on and after the 1st of May next,
with a daily capacity Of producing
thirty-eight tons of pure artificial ice
every pound of which will be made
from double distilled water. This Ice
will be absolutely free from typhoid
fever and all other disease producing
germs with which the water of the
Iowa river and its tributary creeks and
bayous is contaminated. The price. OF
this ice to the people of Marshalltown
will be less from that day forward than
they have heretofore paid for the dirty
and disease producing ice Of the Iowa
river.
Iowa Artificial Ice and Refrigerating
Co., per John P. Woodbury..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
Ev.rv Bottle Of chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Warranted.

We guarantee every bottle Of Cham-
her,ain's Cough Remedy and will re-
suna the money to anyone
m.ho Is not satisfied after US
ing two-thirds of the contents.
This is the best remedy In the world
fer la grippe, coughs. colds, Group and
whooping cough and Is pleasant mi
safe to take. It prevents any tendency
Of a cold to result in pneumonia. All
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
n the Police Court.

John Dove, Of st. Louis. arrested
nv officer Clark for i~ntoxication, was
given six days by the mayor this
|morning. a
George wallin, arrested for intoxica-
ton. was committed for three days by
Justice Clark this morning.
John Rhodes was arrested by Consta-
HE Leech. on an information filed by
w. C. Werner. of Colfax, charging as
sault and battery. The arrest was the
result of a quarrel in a South Third
avenue saloon. Rhodes pleaded guilty
in Justice Clark's court this morning
and paid the costs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
a Libernl Offer.

The undersigned will give . free
o,nnle of Chamberlain's Stomach and
liver Tablets to anyone wanting a re-
HIjah1e remedy for disorders Of the stom-
ach biliousness or constipation. This
u q new remedy and . good one. For
sale by all druggists
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
One Hundred Dollars a Box.

To the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
g = places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Satye. He says 81 had the piles for
On YEARS. I tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except De-
wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured
me-" Relieves n permanently cures
niles. sores. cuts. bruises and all skin
diseases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
Low Rate Excursions for Homeseeker.

Low Rate Excursions for Homeseekers
On the first and third Tuesday Of
February, March and April, 1903, tht
Iowa Central railway will sell excursion
tickets for homeseekers to points in the
west, southwest. south and southeast
al the low rate of nj fare. plus 81. FOL
the round trip; limited to twenty-ons
days from date of sale. For full par
ticulars inquire of any Iowa Central
ticket agent or address A. B. Cults, G.
p. & T.. A., Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
L;oht! Lioht! Liqht! Light

that's our business to give you light.
Whatever you want we a furnish
In lighting supplies and fixtures. Elec-
trio. gas or gasoline. Tell us your
wants and let us fix you out. b. s.
Tones Electric Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
Group.

The peculiar cough which indicates
ora,,n ia usually well known to the
mothers of croupy children. No time
sho,,Id he lost in the treatment of 1t
and for this purpose no medicine has
raaa,vaa more universal approval than
rhamherlain's Cough Remedy. Dc
nat waste valuable time in experiment
49, with untried remedies, no matter
how highly they may De recommended
but give this medicine as olrec.eu ana
all symptoms Of Group VIII quickly ois-
appear. For sale by all ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

II soothes the bowels, stimulates the
liver. cleanses the kidneys, tones tne
stomach, purges the system OF al pois-
onous germs, Rocky Tea.
Mcbride & Will Drug Companys
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Mrs. A. C. Fry, NJ. D.. obstetrics and
diseases of women especially.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

There VIII be a fair given by the
Brotherhood of American Yeoman at
Finkle's hall every evening next week.
You are invited to attend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Attend the b. o. A. Y. fair at Finkle's
hall all week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

The Alpha Bible class will meet with
Mrs. Jesse Cole. 1905 West State street,
Wednesday at 8 O'Clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Art needle work instruction free this
week only. Bannatyreg & Lays. New
ideas. Fine work. Hardanger work
taught.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

B. @. A. Y. fair at Ffnkle's hall every
evening this week. Admission 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

We are making a discount of 10 per
cent on all cash purchases of furniture.
ID. C. Wilbur.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

The Royal Neighbors' aid society viii
meet with Mrs. L. s. Gantz.. sos North
Center street. Wednesday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

We are offering extraordinary values
in muslin underwear. Come in and
look over our line. NJ. II. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Mcfarland, of 3O3
North First street, are parents of a
daughter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

THE Pharoah and the Priest" a
Liebig's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

For Rent-Furnished rooms with
board. Mrs. Atkins, PIP South Center
street. New 'phon1 SSl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Money to loan on farms and city
property. Abstracts OF title. Marshall
| County Abstract and Loan Co., rooms
4 and s, basement court house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Scrub brushes both floor, stove and
shoe. Clothes lines all prices at Gull
ley's. 10 & IL South First avenue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

An Illinois pea coal, nice and clean,
lat d small cost is what the Gregory
Coal, Coke and Lime Co. can furnish
you. Ask about 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

misses and childrens patent-leather
shoes 81. The Fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

of women inc obstetrics. Office owe the
Fair Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Teams wanted to haul ice. Inquire
of John A. Bowman, 312 May street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

We have a few cloaks and ladies
suits left which we dire offering 1t hall
price. M. 4. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Money to loan on farms and city
property. Abstracts of title. Marshall
County Abstract and Loan Co., rooms
4 and 5, basement court house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

For Sale-Flat top desk; fourteen
foot counter, and standing insurance
desk with large drawers. Jos. H. Egg
ermaYer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Another arrival DC those beautifu
wash materials at NJ. +. Andrews
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27
DR.. Phelps, opthalmologtst.
Finest oysters at the Paragon.
nr. Janss. surgeon and physician.

DR.. Billiard, osteopath, IS East Ma
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Mrs. Alma G. White, supervisor OF
drawing in the public schools for the
nast Eve years, will sever her connec-
lion with the schools in three weeks and
leave for San Francisco, where h will
omen a studio. Mrs. White is an Iowa
woman. coming here from Washington.
which has been her nome for a number
of wears. Her time In public school
work has been divided between Mar
ehalltown and Clinton, and in both
cities she has been NEST successful, the
resu,ts. which are n%o.iceably apparent.
ramaining to testify. Mrs. White is an
ortist of ability, and the results she has
nhtained from the pupils in the Mar
shaIltown schools are indeed pleasing.
TWO duties of her successor In this I'M
nortant branch of school work Will be
,aaaa easier for her consistent endeav-
ors in bringing the work up to such a
S..n There are few instruc-
&c IN the country today, with n ar
.satio talent Mrs. White possesses VINO
40 devoting their time to puplic scnool
~ which is not so remunerative as
80 Of the other lines. Mrs. Wnite
s',,, remain with the schools here dur
- +ha entire three weeks OF ner stay
fnr the purpose of assisting IN the ar
cement of an exhibit of drawing,
san,,oI training and other branches OF
school work In the different buildings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Special for Wednesday. all sizes in
misses and children's patent-leather
shoes 81. The Fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Perry Arney. of Albion, a well-known
business man Of this city, who has beer
confined TO his home three weeks with
a severe attack OF measles, is able to be
at his place Of business again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Iowa Artificial Ice and Refrigerating
per John p. Woodbury..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

A small frame building near the Iowa
Central round house. used by the COM
pany in which to store and dry sand
used for the engines, in some manner
caught fire about z o'clock Monday eve
ming. The damage was very slight and
the blaze was easily extinguished, altho
the department had considerable diff
ficulty in reaching it because of the
network of tracks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Mrs. Chloe Bloomfield. who has been
In Belle PLANE five weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. J.. e. Cox, who has been
i'll. arrived home Monday evening. Mrs.
Cox has been suffering from a severe
attack Of the grippe, but is now conva-
descent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Friends IN this CITY OF Mt. n MIS-.
Frank Farrell. now OF Charlotte, N. c..
will be interested in knowing of Mr.
Farrell's acceptance Of a position in the
water supply department of the South
ern railroad at hat point. For a num-
Der of years Mr.. Farrell has been with
the Illinois Central at Freeport and
Carbonate. Ill. Mr.. and Mrs. Farrell
are much pleased with their new home
and think they will enjoy the south.
Mrs. Farrell was formerly Miss Pearl
Dean, a school teacher of the county,
and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt
Dean. Of this city. (.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

Janet Ward. a college girls story
by Mary E. Wilkins. at Liebig's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-27

After Tuesday, January %, you will
find us at our new location, 33 West
Main street. Singer Manufacturing Co.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-04-09
THE COURTHOUSE PROJECT

The new County board will be called
to pass upon the question Of issuing
bonds for the erection of court house
worthy of the wealth and dignity OF the
county. The committee chosen by the
late board to secure plans and specitica-
tons has completed its work, and the
report will be made at the spring ses-
sion Of the board No taxpayer is OPP
posed to the proposition OF building a
new court house. The urgency OF the
need is apparent, therefore no objection
nor no jealousy should be permitted to
interfere with carrying out the pro,
gramme. The farmers who reside in
the rural districts, have pride in the
position they occupy OF leaders in
agricultural pursuits, hence wish to give
concrete evidence of the fact in their
public buildings.
The spring session takes place in May
and it shonld be a part OF the work Of
the board, to carry the court house pro-
ject through by adopting design, and
authorizing the issuance Of bonds to
meet the necessary expenses.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-04-09
LENT NEARLY OVER

The Lenten season closes on Saturday
night and Eastertide opens on Sunday
Lent is peculiarly a Catholic custom
vet in this country, its spirit seems to
pervade all religions, indeed people OF
no religion. Society folks sieze upon
this period of religious introspection not
40 much for thhe purpose of introspectlon
as for a respite from the eIacting follies
Incident TO gay life. Some persons, who
wish to be known as society people, 90
into retreats at converts at this season
Of the year; they do 50 because it Is
fad, a novelty, what they believe the
proper thing. OF course there can be
no harm come from this practice and II
the benefit is but passive and not active,
it serves a laudable purpose, inasmuch
as it keeps them from over'indulgence
in gayety.
Soon. however, the restraints OF Lent
will be over and society can again
plunge into the frivolities of butterfly
existence.