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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15
George j. Allen, opthalmologist.

The best laundry work Is done at
West Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

We sell the Porter hay tools.
Schmidt's Hardware Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

There is always someone who can
offer just what you want IL you only
knew where to find him. Tells your
wants in d paper everybody reads and
the right fellow will find you.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

There will be free social at the Y.
NJ. c. A. rooms tomorrow night. Every
body invited. Short program. Re-
freshments 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15
DR.. Billiard, osteopath. 2s East Main

Wall paper and paper hanging. See
DingeS e F,VeriSt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Sample line of white short waists on
sale. Lee, Benedict & Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

For cooking and canning fruit get an
extra heavy, Strausky enameled dish
pan. Warranted for five years. Big as
sortment of that quadrupie- coated ware
to select from. Schmidt's Hardware
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

The largest assortment of fishing
tackle in the city at reduced prices. j.
A. Lane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Special sale tomorrow and Wednes-
day at the Fair store Of black, ruffled
underskirts. While they last you may
have the $3.50 value for 81. and SO cent
value for so cents. Two days only.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Bargains in twentyfour and thirty
three-inch fence. Schmidts Hardware
Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

This is hammock time, our stock is
complete and prices we think are rea-
sonable Temple Of Economy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

A lawn swing will keep the little folks
at home Schmidt's hardware store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Special sale tomorrow and Wednes-
day at the Fair store of black, ruffied
underskirts. While they last you may
have the $1.50 value for 81, and 9S cent
value for so cents. Two days only.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Master Eggerton w. I<ibbey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Kipbey, of Liscomb,
who has been attending school at Mil
ton Academy, Milton, Mass. arrived
in the city this morning and will spend
the summer vacation at his parents
home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Wanted-Band musicians for 9Th
cavalry band. A splendid opportunity
for young musicians DESTROYS of i'm
proving themselves in music. For fur
Their information address, Chief Mu-
sician, 9th Cavalry Band. Fort Meade,
S D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Rev. n. Blanche Ford. of Stanford,
was in the city Saturday, being OH her
way home from Des Moines, where, in
company with Rev. Viola Smith, of
Kanawha. she has been present al the
convention of the National Holiness
Association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. I. o. kemble went to
oskaloosa Saturday evening. where
they will remain for a weeks visit with
Mrs. Kemble's mother Mrs. w. w.
Haskell. They go at this time more
expressly that they may be present at
the marriage of Miss Mildred Sewers,
daughter of ex-Mayor Byron V. See
vers, of Oskaloosa, to Dr.. Ralph Nc
Carahan, of Minden, Neb.. which is to
be celebrated Tuesday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Nichols, enter
tanned a large number of their relatives
and friends and families at their coun-
try home near Marietta Saturday even
ing The lawn, which was lighted. as
well as the house and veranda, was
utilized for the entertainment of the
guests. The evening was spent with
games and guessing contests by the
older people, while their juniors romped
in the yard and on the porch. The dec
orations were in pink and white, roses
and peonies being employed. Light re-
freshments were served by number
of young girls. Those who were pres
ent from this city were Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin F. Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. T..
p Marsh and niece. Miss Marjorie
Nichols. Miss Laura Wright and Miss
Helen Battin.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A Evans went to
Marietta Saturday evening. where they
spent Sunday at their farm. which Is
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Peter
son. Mr. Evans is planning an extern
sive improvement to his Land, 4oo acres
or which lies along the Iowa river Dot
tom. During the past two seasons,
which have been unusually wet, MI.
Evans and his tenants have lost aDout
$4,000 in damage to crops. Next ran
he VIII construct along the Iowa river
which forms the northern boundary OF
the farm, dixie one mile in length. Inc
dixie will be six feet high at It's nlghesl
point. and one foot at the lowest. II
VIII take about a month to build the
leyee and If the high water prevails
next spring there will be no danger OF
the farm being overfowcd Mr.. Evans
is not discouraged, however, over the
prospects for this years crops, despite
the high water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Word received from Des Moines this
morning, is to the effect that NJ. A.
Fisher, the man who was assaulted in
this city Thursday, continues to i'm
prove slightly, altho the trip to his
home on Friday night was rather hard
on him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Miss Agnes Sears left for Chicago
this morning, where she will enter
Chicago University for summer work
in the languages. She was accompanied
by Miss Harriet Sayers. Miss Lillian
Werner, formerly Kindergarten of
the city will also attend summer school
in Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

A peculiar and decidedly unusual In
cident occurred in the Iowa Central
yards Sunday afternoon when a swarm
of bees. searching for q place on which
TO gather, clustered on the lamp brack
et Of switch stand. PEGS, upon leav-
ing their hive when swarming, almost
invariably gather in a mass on the
branch of some tree or bush. and it is
presumed that that particular section
OF the city being barren of these they
sought out the next best hing, a switch
stand. They We're secured by a bee
fancier in the south part of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Emmett Howard, who has just fin
ished his sophomore year at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin. arrived home
from Madison this morning and will
remain with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. Howard, during the summer va
cation Mr.. Ralph WINERY, also a
member of the same class, is With a
party OF students Of the engineering
department of the sophomore class
surveying near Portage, Wis, where
he will remain until the latter part OF
the month.
Mrs. T. ]. Fletcher, president of the
Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs ar
rived home Saturday evening from her
stay of a few days at Spencer and Oko-
boil Mrs. Fletcher Went to Spencer
for a conference with Mrs. w. III. Cory,
vice president of the State Federation
on matters pertaining 10 the work. Fri
day she spent at Lake Okoboji, where
$50 club women, members of the Mil
ford, Spencer and Spirit Lake clubs,
gathered for a picnic. Mrs. Fletcher
addressed the ladies on club work. Mrs.
Fletcher stopped at Mason City on her
way hone and was the guest of Mrs. G.
H. McNider and Mrs. James E. Blythe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Carter and chill
dren spent Sunday in Union, where
they We're present at a family reunion
held at the home of Mrs. S. e. Miller
sister of Mr.. Carter. Mrs. Harrison
Ankrum. of Minerva, another sister
was present with her family. The gath
ering was given in honor Of MIR. w. n
Carter, of Roanoke. La, father OF Mr.
Carter, Mrs. Miller ana Mrs. Ankrum
who is visiting at the Miller home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Mrs. G. w. Tower and daughters, Ar
Dor and Lola. of Monmouth. H., ar
rived in the city Saturday evening, and
are guests at The home OF Mrs. Towers
sister. Mrs. Frank Tower. Mrs. Tower
and Arbor will be here for two weeks,
but the younger daughter, Lola, will
remain during the summer. taking
treatment for muscula. trouble. The
little girl has been bothered with the
trouble for three or four years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Don't handicap your wife but get
her a gas range and give her chance.
We place ranges on 80 days trial and
would be pleased to have you give one
a trial. Call at 32S South Third aven-
ue and see the different styles and
get prices. All are sold at wholesale
at Marshalltown Light, Power & Rail-
way Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-15

Miss Julia Scurry, one of the WELL
known teachers in the Eldora schools.
passed. thru the city Saturday enroute
to Lincoln, Neb., where she will be for
two weeks work in the school of meth
DDS for teachers at the state unirers-
ity. Miss Scurry will work in three
normal institutes during the summer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18

Davis violently arraigned the supreme
court, charging the judges with, cor
ruptiou. Judge Wood protested
against the language used, which
caused Davis to become even more
offensive, whereupOn Judge Wood
collared him and struck him on the
face. Bystanders interfered and Davis
apologized as far as Judge Wood was
concerned,
Judge Wood is the nephew Of the late
Judge w. T. Wood. OF this city.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
New Erults Born in MIssnuri.

Ii will be surprising even to Mis-.
sourians to learn that few, if any
states, have, during recent years, pro-
duced so many and such important
new fruits as has Missouri. The Mis-
sour worlds fair commission, through
its department of horticulture, Of
which B. II. Bonfoey, of Unionville, is
chairman, and L. A. Goodman, is
superintendent, will make a special
effort to place on exhibition at the
Worlds Fair In St. Louis every new
variety of fruit of which Missouri is
the birthplace. The history of the
fruit, its age, haadiness and product.
iveness, will accompany the exhibit
The commission pays all expenses o.
transportation rnG installation.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
EIectien Officers.

The following judges and clerks
have been elected to serve at the spe-
cial election July Goth, to vote upon
the waterworks franchise proposition
and the extension of the city limits;
FIRST WARD
Judges--MIke Howell, Mike GAVIN,
j. j. Bliss, John Beaman, Joseph
Tribble and j. w. Coulter.
Clerks-John Mcnamara, Isaac
Hays, W. B. James and Peter Mallott.
SECOND WARD.
Judges-Dan Collard, Chris Schawe,
N. w. Ballard, Louis Schneider, G.
M Mountjoy and Andrew Ruppel
Clerks-Fred Kohlman, Ben Gratz,
Joseph McDermott and c. G. Barnard,
THIRD WARD.
Judges-R. F. Waddell. John Frs.
kline, George Guenther, Joseph G,
Chinn, j. G. Kelly and w. q. Mitchell
Cierks-Walter Russell, Richard
Hays, John Morrison and Sam Green
FOURTH WARD.
Judges-J. P. Ardinger Sr., Butlel
Talbot, l.. Sylvester, Adam Walk, w
+. Edwards and Thomas Lahey.
CIerks-J. ?. Ardlnger, Jr., Jacl
Kiefer, Owen Owen and Henry Leuters
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
DEPARTED.
Council Proceedings.
ARRIVED.

AT the council meeting Monday
night the regular routine business
was transacted. 10 addition, the
remonstrance of property holders on
Main street against the paving of
that street between Broadway and
Thirteenth streets was read. The
remonstrance contained the names OF
resident owners of the majority Of the
front feet, but several OF the remOn-
strators had previously ordered their
names off the remonstrance. Some OF
the lawyers say that name cannot
be taken off a remonstrance The
council acted upon the opposite theory
and ordered the paving.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
Killed Train.

Thomas Barry, aged about 40 years,
was found dead on the Missouri Pacific
tracks near Macey'S mines early We'd
nesday morning. The body, which
was terribly mangled, was identified
by certificate Of membership in the
Western Federation of Miners OF
Cripple Creek, Colorado. Barry had
evidently been beating his way on
one OF the through freights, fallen of
and been run over, No coroner's in
quest was necessary. The body was
buried by the county.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18

man can afford TO take only one
paper he should take his home paper.
If he can 60 further and take a daily,
let that be but the supplement to his
country paper. The old Greek adage,
"know thyself," should be expanded
into ''know thy neighbors, and the
way to do that is to support your home
paper. There is no better or more
helpful asset to any county than good
newspaper, filed with neighborhood
news, and dealing with all issues Of
common interest as the weekly press
usually does--fairlY and honestly.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18

some Of those beautiful artificial lakes
I'VE have no natural ones) which have
been constructed in various parts Of
the city. Our warning voice was no
more needed than the hooting owl
Brother Locks fish pond" is now as
dry as brick bat, and people from
the eastern end Of the city can ap-
proach the Baptist church and market
house without wadlng, swimming or
ferryings and the sweetly 1iscordant
notes Of the frogs have dwindled down
to the mellow Aeolian tones OF the
swarm of mosquitoes that now hold
their evening concerts in the deserted
dominions OF the frogs
If man of any musical talent will
put a Jews harp in his mouth and
set himself down on the bank II one
of these once interesting lakes during
the grey hour Of twilight he will
Iintutively learn to play upon that
ancient instrument. In brushing the
mosquitoes from his face his hand
viii produce the undying twang
Every lake, except No. 2, North
street, is as dry as one of Ross
'easy drinkers f"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
A Professional School.

The Warrensburg State Normal is
becoming every year more strictly a
professional school, A larger and lar
ger number Of high school and college
graduates come here each session for
that professional preparations, which
can be had only in great pedagogical
seminary. During the past year. there
were IN attendance 277 graduates from
good high schools. There were also
IN attendance 9S STUDENTS who had
finished, in full Or in part, courses at
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.
J. J. Cundiff Of Sedalia, and j. NJ. Shep-
perd Of Warrensburg.

Upon information filed by Attorney
General Grow, Chief Justice Robinson
of the supreme court, today issued an
order to John ]. Cundlf, editor Of
the Sedaiia Capital, and ]. NJ. Shep-
perd, editor Of the Warrensburg
Standard-He directing them to
appear before the supreme court on
July %, and show cause why they
should not be punished for contempt
of court for publishing an article at
tacking that body OF recent deci-
sion. The decision was In the case Of
R. H Oglesby VS.. the Missouri Pacific
Railway Company in a suit brought
for damages, which the supreme court
reversed and decided for the railroad.
The opinion was written by Judge
Gannt. Oglesby was a Missouri Pa
cific brakeman and was injured ten
years ago. His suit for damages was
carried to the supreme court twice,
and he lost twice, although securing
heavy damages in the lower courts.
Mr., Shepperd stated in his editorial
that the court had reversed and stlu-
titled itself in this case until no sane
man could have any other opinion
than that the judges who concurred
in the opinion had been bought in
| tho intnrncfc nf thu rnilrnod
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
FIFTY YEARS AGO

Aliens railroad, each drawn, not by
iron steeds, shrouded In mist, and
breathing vapOr and lightning, but by
brace Of very common looking nags,
composed Of bone and muscle, and a
moderate Quantum Of carnality, which
we are told wages a deadly warfare
against the spirit. Whether the COL
Ored conductors OF the cars find it
expedient to mortify the flesh Of the
horses, in order to keep the spirit In
proper subsection, or whether the
labor is too intense for any but iron
muscles, we know not, nor did we
enquire. On one of these miniature
cars we noticed quite a number Of
'red headed" barrels which might
have excited some suspicion in the
mind Of a temperance lecturer, and
also eighteen or twenty large sacks
apparently filed with grain. W.
asked the driver how many barrels ht
had on board. He replied, twenty
Yet two horses, one between The
shafts and the other directly before
him, moved on as though there wa'
no load behind them.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
Gave Himself Up.

Baron Wagner, OF Odessa, came to
Lexington Tuesday morning about
$3.50 O'Clock and surrendered to Sheriff
Thomas, saying that he had killed
Max Wegstein in a saloon row in
Files saloon at Odessa. Later Sheriff
Thomas telephoned to Odessa
and learned that Wegstein was not
dangerously wounded His hand had
been pierced by bullet and his arm
broken just above the wrist. Wagner
was sent back to Odessa to get bail.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18

Mr.. j. VIM. White and Miss Irene
Kenyon we're married at the home OF
the bride al Hazen, Ark, Wednesday,
July Sth, 1898, Rev. Gilispie cfficia-
ting.
The groom grew to manhood in this
city, and has the friendship of all who
have been associated with him from
childhood up.
The happy couple arrived here Sat
urdsy, and will visit with the parents
of the groom for several weeks after
which they will return to Hszen, where
they expect to make their future home.
-Waverly Watchman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
AuIt.HudsOn.

Married Wednesday, July 8, 1908,
Thomas Ault and Miss Gertie Hudson,
both of this city.
The ceremony took place at Corder,
Mo-, after which they left for Indepen-
dence, Mo-, for a short visit.
The BRIDE is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo Hudson and is much appre-
ciated by many intimate friends. MIR,
Ault IS a young man, we'll thought Of
for his integrity and business quallfica-
tiOns'-Waverly Watchman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
Married,

Mr.. Joseph Hines and Miss Piukie
Fletcher, both Of this city, we're mar
ried at Malta Bend, Thursday, July 3,
1908. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Fletcher and Is
much admired for her gentle and wom-
anly characteristics. The groom is
one of Waverly's most progressive and
industrious young man. Waverly
Watchman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
Council Proceedings.

At the council meeting Wednesday
night W. w. Adkin was granted a
fifteen days extension on his South
street contract in order to give him
time to make arrangements about his
bond with New York Surety COM
pany The city clerk was ordered to
advertise for bids for the city print
ing. After some routine business
the council adjourned to meet Monday
night.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
Lexington Won.

In hotly contested and interest
ing game Of ball Sunday afternoon
between Knights Of Father Matthew
teams Of Lexington and Kansas City,
the former won by a score of 4 to 3,
The game was played through with
out any squabbling and was splendid
exhibition of the higher class Of the
national game.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18
PRESBYTERIAL CONFERENCE
of Sabbath Schools and Young Peoples
Societies.

The opening services of this con-
ference was held Tuesday night in the
Presbyterian church After addresses
of welcome and response the sermon
was preached by the Rev. George L.
Leyhurn, D. D, of St. Louis
PROGRAMME wEDNEsDAY-McRNING.
Address by the Rev. D. NJ. Clagett
at O'Clock, followed by discussions on
"The young peoples societies as a
factor in church life. :"
"The place Of committees in these
societies; how can they be most
tfficient?"
"How to secure a model young
peoples prayer meeting "
'Some definite understanding for
the society"
The stewardship of money"
AFTERNOON.
200 Song service.
2:15-Reports Of societies. Busi-
ness session.
2:45-"C Christian Patriotism. Mr..
A. o. Harrison.
3:1O-"Plea for deeper spiritual
life. " Rev. B. @. Bell.
3:35-"B Bible study and its relations
to the deepening of the spiritual
, life. !" Rev. j. NJ. ChaneY, D. D.
400 PRAYER and its relations to
the deepening OF the spiritual life. "
Rev. Lynn Ross.
4;25-"Filled with the spirit. p"
Rev. E G. Gordon, D. D.
AT night beginning at 7:45 there
was an address by Judge Samuel Davis
of MarshIl, Mo, on "The type Of
Christian character in woman which
contributes most to the welfare Of
the church and the world" This was
followed by an address on Calvanism
and Missions by the Rev. w. R,
Z Dobyns, D, D., OF St. Joseph Mo.
The sessions Of Thursday was de.
voted to Sunday school topics. In
the morning there were discussions
on "The Sabbath school-its place
and purpose; its management; the
international lesson system; the sup
Elementary lesson courses
In the afternoon there were dis
cussons on the Sabbath school, it'
potency as factor in church work
teaching Of doctrine In it; its needs
difficulties; preparation Of pupils
teachers, officers; its true success.
The programme Thursday might
was carried out 10 full. The Rev
! DR.. o. W. Gauss spoke on Sunday
schools and missions. He gave al
interesting account of the conditions
social and religious, In Christian ant
Taney counties In this state ant
showed the work to be done by mean
Of Sunday schools in that region.
The Rev. H. A. Hohenwald of thi
city made the closing address on Gu
children for Christ and His service.
He spoke earnestly on the importanc
Of devoting children to Christ ant
training them for his service.
A resolution of thanks to the peopl
OF Lexington for their hospitabl
entertainment was adopted by
rising vote.
Ao,., n =.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18

Sins OF Omission aud Commission. -
Last week, by an accident very un.
usual in this office, we mlslald the
card OF Mr.. Card, owing to which
accident Mr.. Cards card was carded
out Of our last issue.
One Of the firm not knowing a rule
that has been inviolable in the Office
for three or four years, received an
advertisement, together with the pay
for it, announcing the elopement of a
mans wife. Not knowing where to
return the mans money, we had to
publish his advertisement. We hope
we shall never again be requested to
inserJ such advertisements. Such
customers must get their work done
elsewhere. We don't advertise stray
wives here.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-07-18

other normal schools, colleges or Uni
versities.
OF last years students, 46S had
taught from one to ten years. Many
OF these we're teachers of established
reputation 10 this or other states.
They came here for more thorough
equipment; to keep abreast of the best
educational thought, to learn the latest
and best methods of teaching; to make
of themselves specialists in primary
work, in drawing, in manual training,
in agriculture and other subjects but
recently put IN the clrculum. Above
all, they came here to get into the
bracing and inspiring atmosphere OF q
great teachers school.