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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Master August Mayer. son of Jacob
Mayer, OF st. Anthony. who was in
Jured few weeks ago by being kicked
in the head by horse, resulting in a
bad fracture of the frontal bone. is
able to sit up some each dsW, and is
now declared to be out of danger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Try DR.. fuckers system .pf treating
catarrh, the best, the cheapest, the
most satisfactory and least inconven-
fence to the natielH.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

suffering from maarial fever for about
five weeks All have been quite Ill,
but are now improving and on the road
to racpVary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Look at our ad. In another column.
The coal priced at So is the best Iowa
coal on the market Arson Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Marshal w. e. Nicholson was in
Des Moines today to confer with the
makers who are building the 4city's new
patrol wagon. He will also see POST
office Inspector Leland regarding the
three suspects held here on the charge
OF having In their possession burglars
AoOlS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

The Val Blatz export. beer is the best
for table use. For sale by Charles
Dieterich
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

DR.. Tucker fits trusses SO they flt
if in need of anything in that line call
and see him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Pure Maple Syrup direct from Yer
mont. Ifuls & Son, Finkle block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

The regular seat sale for the r. r. z.
M. C. A. course will begin at Furbush's
hardware Friday morning. October 81
at $500: The reservation fee will be
is cents for each attraction. The seat
tickets will be delivered in sealed en-
@velopes-an envelope for each attrac-
tion containing one or more tickets,
with a limit of six in a group, and
marked whether the coutents are in
balcony, dress circle, parquet or box.
Thus the sale will proceed rapidly,
tedious waiting in line will be avoided,
and late corners will stand as good a
show as the first until the seats in
each section are all sold. On Thurs
day, the day previous, those desiring
to reserve particular seats, will be
permitted to choose from alternate
rows Of the plat for 25 cents for each
>ettraction--the sale beginning at $3.50.
a very one Of the ten numbers of the
cox rise is strictly high class and more
nat, ons can be accommodated this
vear than ever before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Mcbride g. VIII Drug Co. have Sc
cured the agency for Huyler's candies
and carry full and complete line II
packages from &c to 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

The musical comedy, "a Chinese
Honeymoon" is booked for next We'd
nesday evening, Oct. 26, at the Odeon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Just received, a shipment of Huy-
ler's delicious candies. Mcbride &
VIII Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

If you like good bread buy Gold
Medal flour. D. S. Good Grocery Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

They are going fast. You'll have to
hurry. Those elegant ladies' street
hats, worth $3.50. 81 and $3.50 for SO
cents all this week. Temple Of Econ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

DIR. c. b. Ackert, dentist. Crown
and bridge work. Examination free.
Office over postoffice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

WEIGH Bros Maple Sap Syrup am
Maple Sugar. 1t is pure. Huls g. Son
Finkle block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Mr.. B. 8. Fraley, of Plevna. Mo-, for
merly of Albion, who has been in AL
bion for visit Of few days at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John d. Fraley, left for his home Mon
day evening Mr.. s'raley Is conducting
large stock ranch Of 600 acres near
Plevna, and is doing well. He came
north on account Of the illness of his
mother, brother Ronald and sisters,
Vivian and Pauline, who have been
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

We will have millinery display to-
morrow, Wednesday, at Miss Gilmore's,
with the Nettie Ingledue Co. Special
prices for the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

We carry all the leading brands of
buckwheat and pancake flours, Coboc-
ton, b. b., and Banner. Huls & Son
Finkle block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

VIM. Battin, per cent farm loans.
A>----
Huyler's candies at Mcbride &
Wills
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18
Gt1aes'Repab6t,1,a
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Kemble's flowers, 529 North Third.
---~ U.------
Huyler's candiesy at Mcbride 4
Wills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

A great big snap for Wednesday.
Two thousand yards of embroidery for
skirts and corset covers will go for 10
cents yard. These embroideries are
IL and Is inches wide. Sale COM
mences at 8 o'clock. Read our ad In
this issue and watch for 1T every Tues
day and Saturday if you want bar
gains. Benedict & Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

John S. HiXson, OF ST. Anthony, was
in the city Monday afternoon. accom-
panying to the Britain s. Co. yards
q car load Of good medium weight
hogs. Seventy-one head averaged ESQ
mounds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18
Very Low Excursion Rates to Amerl-
can Royal Livestock Show at Kan

Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold October Is to 10,
inclusive, limited by extension to re-
turn until November 8, inclusive. APP
ply to agents Chicago & Northwestern
railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Until October "a, the opening date
Of the entertainment course, Secretary
Fellingham of the r. r. Y. M. G. A.
may be seen about tickets and other
matters at Furbush's hardware from
$3.50 to a. m. ana from 4:80 to $50
ID. N. daily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

IL you want your laundry work done
well and promptly take it to Flittons
laundry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

White Star coffee and Arata tea,
Huls g. Son, Finkle block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Otto Eich, who has been Ill with ty-
phoid fever for the past six weeks, Is
much improved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

If you are having trouble with your
lamps use Roseine oil. 1t does not
smoke or smell. Sold by all first class
ErocerR not by neddlers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Chief Clerk John Smith, of the Iowa
Central local freight Office. left this
morning for Minneapolis, where he will
remain for two or three days on bus
fnnaS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

HuyleT candles ut MObflQo q
Wills.
Snow apples at Huls & Son, Finkle
block.
White Star coffee and Arata tea,
Huls s. Son, Finkle block.
II you want your laundry work done
well and promptly take it to Flittons
laundry.
Welch Bros Maple Sap Syrup am
Maple Sugar 1t is pure. Huls g. Son
Finkle block.
Just received, shipment of Huy-
ler's delicious candies. Mcbride &
VIII Drug Co.
DR.. c. b. Ackert. dentist. Crown
and bridge work Examination free
Office over postoffice.
The musical comedy, "a Chinese
Honeymoon" is booked for next We'd
nesday evening, Oct. 26, at the Odeon.
We carry all the leading brands of
buckWheat and pancake flollrs, Coboc
ton, b. b., and Banner. Huls e Son
Finkle block.
Chief Clerk John Smith, of the Iowa
Central local freight Office. left this
morning for Minneapolis, where he will
remain for two or three days on bus
mess.
Mr.. l.. b. Goodrich of Des Moines,
is in State Center for few days
business stay, arriving Monday. Mr..
Goodrich made the trip overland in
his new auto, which he recently pur-
chased.
The work Of making necessary re-
pairs to the Lacy cut on the Iowa
Central, north OF Oskaloosa, is pro-
crossing nicely and 1t Is expected will
be completed by November 10, If the
good weather continues.
Tonight James Green and jeanette
Lincoln will appear in the farce COM
edy, "The Gay Matinee Girl" at
the Odeon. Many clever singing
specialties will be introduced. Bargain
prices, 10. 90, 80 and 80 cents.
Rev. David Dempster. pastor of the
Presbyterian church, leaves this even
ing for Fairfield, where he will attend
the anual Iowa synod of the Presby-
terrain church, which convenes this
evening and continues turnout the
week. Rev. Dempster goes as one of
six delegates from the Waterloo Pres
bytery. Mrs. L. Lee of this city. who
is in Mt. Vernon for the winter, will be
in attendance az a delegate from the
presbytery to the annual meeting of
the Woman's Board of Foreign Mis-
sions, which meets during the same
days as the synod.
Mr.. B. s. Fraley, of Plevna. Mo-, for
merly Of Albion, who has been in AL
bion for visit Of few days at the
home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John d. Fraley left for his home Mon
day evening. Mr.. s'raley is conducting
a large stock ranch of 600 acres near
Pleyna. and is doing we'll He came
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Now is the time to get that carpet
sweeper that you have been wanting SO
long. d. c. Wilbur always has the
best and will sell you one on thirty
days trial. That surely Is fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18
George J. Allen. opthalmolosist.

Huyler's candles at Mcbride &
Wills.
Snow apples at Huls & Son, Finkle
block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Mrs Elizabeth Munson. who was
taken to st. Thomas hospital five weeks
ago, suffering from blood poisoning, re-
sulting from q cut inflicted by the jag
ged edge of hole in a washboiler,
submitted to the amputation Of the in
deX finger of the left hand Monday.
Necrosis of the bone had set in and 1t
was impossible to save the finger
which was taken off at the metacarpal
joint.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Mr. l.. b. Goodrich, of Des Moines
is in State Center for a few days
business stay, arriving Monday. Mr..
Goodrich made the trip overland in
his new auto, which he recently pur-
chased.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Rev. Jennie Kirby, OF Hartland was
in the city Monday afternoon, being on
her way home from Lynnville, where
she has been for Sunday, having occu-
pied the pulpit Of the Friends church
morning and evening. Rev. Mrs. Kir-
by has received a very urgent call from
Lynnville church, but has not as yet
decided to accept. She has also re-
ceived a call from a church at Cleve-
land, o., where her son, Rev. William
Kirby now has pastoral charge. Miss
Edna Kirby. Rev Kirby's daughter,
who spent Sunday with her at Lynn
vile, left Grinnell Monday for Cleve-
land, o., where she will enter Malone
Institute for course of training that
will fit her for evangelistic singing.
Miss Kirby has already had some
training in that line, at Iowa State Col
lege.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

The Entire Nous Club met Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Charles Hull Two
guests were also entertained, Mrs. Anna
Hull, Of San Diego, Cal, and Mrs
Louis Armbruster. "Heloise" was the
character taken up yesterday and those
who read were Mesdames Samuel w.
Morgan, and d. w. Marston. Mrs. Hull
served light refreshments during the
pleasant social hour. The club will
meet with Mrs. Marston, on East Main
street next week
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

THE Gay Matinee Girl" at the Odeon
tonight. Special prices. 10. 20, 30 and
En captc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Mrs. May Robinson-vogt who was
taken to St Thomas hospital Saturday,
submitted to her operation, an ovar-
otomy and appendectomy. at the hos
pital Monday. She rallied nicely from
the shock and her condition is very sat-
isfactory today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

General Superintendent M. Sweeney,
of the Iowa Central arrived In the city
from Minneapolis this morning. and re-
mained here during the day on bust
ness. He will leave this evening for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

The work Of making necessary re-
pairs to the Lacy cut, on the Iowa
Central, north OF Oskaloosa, is pro-
crossing nicely, and 1t Is expected will
be completed by November 15, If the
cood weather coptip,ac
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Real Estate Agents-Notice is here
by given, that my residence property
is taken out Of the hands Of agents and
reserved for private sale. Mrs. Whit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-18

Our carpets are the choicest pat.
terms ever shown In the city, and we
are selling them at prices equaled b
none. D. c. Wilbur has everything il
the way Of floor coverings and wants
you all to see them. Come in and see
the great rug values.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
FOR WOMEN
DIR. HO1.IIS.

New scientific treatment for r.
Of women. Longest and
most obstinate cases relieved in
three days without fail No pain, danger
OF interference with work. No poisonous
medicines or painful ana dangerous oper-
atlons. Come and let me explain 10 you
how easily and quickly the abnormaity
can be removed by my simple. harmless
treatment. You can with safety intrusi
your case to my care and rest assured OF
The most pleasing and satisfactory results.
/ have devoted many years to these cases
and know exactly what to do and how to
do 1t without guesswork or mistake. Alb
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It should be borne in mind that great care
Is necessary IN these cases. Consult a
specialist who understands you thorough
ly. one whose years Of practical knowledge
are important. Advice free. Treatment,
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Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Men More Sensible

Can it be that young men are growing
more sensible? One Of the popular month
ly periodicals presents the opinions Of one
hundred eligible intelligent bachelors on
the Important subject. THE Kind OF
Girls Men Want to Marry" From this
statistical summary OF answers. showing
what man consider essential possessions
IN the women they desire 70 make their
life companions. It appears that beauty
IS not the sine qua non to marriage many
girls suppose it to be. Beauty
at all events. was not among the eight
qualities most often mentioned or most
ardently desired. Domestclty headed the
list. no less than seventy-four bachelors
naming It as necessary attribute. Love
came next, with forty-hve votes; good
disposition was specihed thirty-six times;
sympathy and christianity, each twenty
seven times; common, practical sense poll
ed tSenty-four votes; intelligence. twen-
ty-four; taste in dress, twenty-three. No
one demanded money. Only one consid-
cred good clothes an essential. Only
twelve asked for beauty. Not one asked
for position, social influence or family in
the girl OF his choice. The composite pho
tograph formed by these one hundred ex-
pressions OF opinion OF sentiment or what
ever they may be called Is Of home low
ing, womanly girl. sympathetic. tolerant
Intelligent, but not bookish. sensible. ami
able and religiously disposed-the kind OF
girl who as wife. daughter or friend would
be true, unselhsh and loving.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
CHATS OF INTEREST TO THE FAIR SEX
Cross-stitch Embroidery


The woman who rs Interested in fancy
work. is delighted with the new cross
stitch embroidery. It appears on collars
and cdns, on shirt waists. aprons, bags.
table covers. slumber robes. scarfs-in fact
everywhere that embroidery is a suitable
trimming.
The cross-stich is older than the Pyra-
mids. yet it is the newest Of an new fads
1t is one OF the easiest Of all the stitches
TO make. too.
Beginners had better first try 1t on
fabrics Of coarse weave. and elect to do
that with four to six threads in the count
rather than one or two.
The materials for this work are scrim,
embroidery canvas, crinoilne. and many
of The linen or mercerized cotton weaves
in basket or canvas designs.
In working It. use Bulgarian yarns. wash
silks and cottons, heavy linen threads. or
knitting silks for coarser work. -
Provide an embroidery hoop and the
needles used for crewel work. Have a
large plain pattern for the first attempt.
Break your thread Cnever cut It for
cross-stttch), knot the end and bring it
tHHoubn from NioHB Slue. count tne NUM-
Der OF threads you have decided on. up
ward and then to the right. Put In needle
there. bringing out point at the lower part
Of this same thread, and on a level with
the beginning Of the stitch.
Take it now up to the left, and put in at
the other corner Of this six-thread square,
so to speak, and bringing the needle out
at the lower right-hand corner convenient
TO continuing TO the right along the pat
tern.
This description sounds elaborate. but It
IS easily done and, moreover, is very rapid
work and not tedious. unless you have
chosen very fine threaded fabrics and
made your squares too small.
DO not draw the threads at all tight.
leave them loose enough TO lie neatly on
the surface.
f Threads must he counted carefully. and
jim working out designs the thread mus,
be counted and skipped with the utmost
iregularlty. On the wrong side this work
should be even and on straight lines.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
KNOW Your Good Points

A writer in Vogue" says: Blessed
5 that woman who knows her own
tyle, and dresses herself accordingly.
4robably there exists no self knowledge
o felicitous or so rare.
Are you tail and slender Then
ray, do not turn yourself into shirt
waist girl, except Of course. as a mat
Ter Of utility or on occasion.
Angels invented the shirtwaist, un-
luestionably. but they invented it for a
Eefnite type. a type that is broad
|houldered, fresh-colored and of me-
nedium height. Wear frocks If you are
lam. Let them be as simple, as ,serv-
ceable, as sensible, and as business
ike as you Will. but let them be frocks
inbroken at the wsist line save by an
inostentatious belt which carries out
he color scheme of the dress. Are
'ou too tall? Then be thankful that
he three-quarter length coat is in
fashion. Cling TO It. for nothing win
|horten your long limbs like that ar
tested line near the knee. When the
|oats go out of style, invent some con-
cit of trimming which viii give the
lame effect. Wear a big hat, too. to
Jake off height, and cultivate an affec-
lion for soft pale tones of color.
Are you too short and stout as well2
Then wear your coats, il possible, TO
|he bottom OF your dress. Affect dark
|ints. and let the trimming Of your
Isowns be near the top and bottom,
iever between. And only for utility
purposes, wear a short skirt.
Study yourself. Decide. whether you
|equire lace ruffies or Quaker gray,
'vhether the blue Of your eyes or the
black Of your hair demands emphasis.
whether your figure is best adapted to
|ailor-built things. or the flowing dra-
''eries that suggest old-fashioned nov
|ls
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
silhouette Party

A silhouette party is always amusing
and makes very little demand upon the
hostess. She only needs to provide
drawing paper and pencils. with paint
and brushes and a candle with a
straight wick, because a round one
casts double shadows. The drawing
paper is attached to the wall with
thumbscrews, and the sitter gets as
close as possible to it. with the candle
behind. After the shadow is outlined
with a soft pencil the artist OF the
company may add some touches with
brush and India ink. and another art
list may decorate the whole in parlor
style. If silhouette paper is used the
picture is simply cut out and mounted.
black side uppermost, on white or gray
paper.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Lebanon's Manaaer Retained.

Lebanon. Feb. S.--Manager Charles
S. Kelchner is TO be retained In charge
Of the Lebanon Baseball Club by its
new owners, the Lebanon Athletic As
sociation. The club schedule contains
$50 games. seventy Of which win be
played, here. The makeup Of the team
is complete as follows:
Tate and Miller, catchers; Stecher,
Morissey. Livingstone and Loos, Pitch
ers; Mcdonald captain and first base;
Young and F'oull5e. second base; Smith,
shortstop; Mauch. third base: Pleiss,
centre field; Thomas. left field; Tate,
Loos and Livingstone. right field
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
cArARRH CANNOT Br cuRrD.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease ca
tarrh Is blood or constitutional disease,
and m order 10 cure IL you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catalrh Cure O.
taken internally and acts directly on The
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is not onack medicine. u WIS
prescribed by one Of the best physicians
IN uhis country for years and IS a regu-
ar prescription. IL Is composed Of the best
tonics known. combined with the best
blood purifiers acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two INGREDIENTS Is whit produces
such wonderful results IN curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
~. j.. CHENEY e CO. Props. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price nc.
Hairs Family pills are the hest
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
eassbaIl 1eam Eor Dover.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover, Feb ST. Victor Clark, a for
mer member Of the Atlantic City base
ball team, and DR.. C. NJ. Wharton,
graduate Of the University Of Pennsyl-
vania. are at the head Of a movement
to provide fast baseball team for
this city next season. They win call a
meeting of the baseball fans and at
that meeting the final arrangements
win be completed. A majority OF the
team will be composed Of fast college
players, a number Of whom will be
local boys. Walter L. Cariss. Varsity
catcher on the University Of Pennsyi-
vania team. win probably be captain.
The other Dover players are Jones,
Clark. johnson and Donoho.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
For New Gowns

A fine silk as soft as chiffon and
nearly as thin as China silk. but with
aorc substance, is known as messeline.
L is TO be had in plain colors.
Many Of the new taffetas and louis
nes are n shot effects. There are the
Usual red and black, blue Nand black.
Ind green and black. as well as new
|aces. such as violet shades shot with
White, and old blues shot with pale
prowis
The new bengaline effects reveal
love: touches. An old blue. for exam
PIE, is dotted with big and little spots
n eold-colored silks.
Examines and voiles are no longer
|onflned TO wools, but are plentiful
|mong the cottons and linens, Among
|he linens are etannines in plain. mixed
Ind boucle effects. AS yet, these are
|nainly old blue. old red. or gray greens
|nixcd with white. A cotton voile has
chine surface mingling soft pink,
|lue and cream.
a new weave Of the Tusseh order is
.orty-five inches wide and costs So a
Iard. It IS shown IN pongee color and
}lso in blue. The heavy, soft hand
pom fabric is admirably adapted to
|oats and suits.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Arranoinq For wrestIina Matches

Arrangements are going ahead FOR
the wrestling exhibition to be given by
the Empire Club in Dockstader's old
theatre on next Wednesday evening.
Bobby Mulhn and Charles Weiderman,
two local favorites, WIN meet two Phil
adelphia wrestlers. The exhibitions
viii be on their merits.