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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
[. AND II. SOCIAL EVENING.
Club Members and Guests Entertaine
at w. n. C. Woodward Horne.

Club Members and Guests Entertained
at w. II. G. Woodward Home.
The members OF the Literature and
History Club. their families ana a
good many outside friends, numbering
in all ninety people, enjoyed de-
lightful social evening at the country
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. c. Wood
ward, near Marietta, Wednesday eve
ming. The Bethel orchestra, from AL
bion, was present, and furnished mu-
sic turnout the evening, and musical
program of instrumental numbers CIV
en- by Miss Clara Cripps, Of Albion:
Misses Marjorie Nichols and Frances
Morley, Of this city, ana Miss Mary
DeButts; vocal solos and also read
ms, by Miss Laura Van Horn. Of Al.
bion, was very greatly enjoyed A few
historical and literary games were
played, and partners for supper were
obtained by means Of game Of ques-
lions and answers. AS the clubs trav-
Ell study just at present Is on England
and Ireland, both decorations and re-
freshments were suggestive OF these
countries. The national flowers q
England and Ireland respectively,
roses and shanrocks. were conspicuous
in the decorations, while in the dining
room appeared the flags Of both coun-
tries and the club colors Of crimson
and green. An English tea was served
by Mrs. D. d. Hole, Mrs. G. F. Turner,
Mrs. Woodward, and Miss Elsie An
son. Imitation shamrocks, tied with
the club colors, were given as favors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
1T WAS NO DREAM.
Even Tho Nearly Incredible.

"For twenty years suffered with
piles, sometimes being confined to my
bed Cor days at time. The relief re-
ceived from doctors, both in the United
States and Mexico was temporary and
more frequently I received no relief;
other medicines had no effect; 1t was a
continual drag; I was fit for nothing.
I finally tried Pyramid Pile Cure: first
application was magical; / could not
believe I was awake next morning.
I experienced relief not known for
twenty years.
zone box cured me, but not believ-
ing myself cured bought two more
and they are still in my trunk. first
used this remedy in July, 1902; HAVE
HAD NO OCCASION TO USE 1T
SINCE. The world should know OF
pyramid Pile Cure. I have no words
to express it's merits" e. A. Leonard,
Nueva Gale de San Antonio de las
Huertas No. 8, City of Mexico.
Pyamid Pile Cure is in the fo.m OF
snpnository. which Is admitted to be
the best form of treatment for piles;
II comes in direct contacts with the
painful tunors and does Its WORK
quickly and painlessly. 1t Is sold by
druggists generally. for SO cents
package and there is no other remedy
..iust as good" Write Pyramid Drug
Co, Marshall, Mich, for their little
hook describing the cause and cure OF
piles. as it is sent free for the asking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
MRS. A. I. KENNEDY DEAD.
Former Well. Known Marshaiitown
Woman Dies In Chicago.

Mrs. Mary r. Kennedy, q former we'll
known MarshalltoWn woman, wife of
"A. l.. Kennedy, died in Chicago, Tues
day afternoon, aftera short illness Of
tuberculosis of the lungs. Mrs. Ken
nedy was sister Of Mrs. H. H. Bea-
man. of this city, and w. w. Brooks,
OF Beaman, and lived In Marshalltown
at 100 North Fifth street, for several
years prior to the farnily's removal to
Aurora. Neb., twelve or fifteen years
ago. Later Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy
moved to Chicago, where they have
since resided. The body will arrive In
the city Friday morning, and will be
taken to the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Beaman. 402 West Main street. The
funeral, which will be private, will be
conducted at 10:30 Friday morning by
Rev DR.. c. L. Gould, pastor of the
Methodist church. Ipterment will be
In Riverside. Mrs. Kennedy is sur.
vived by her husband, two sons, Fred
and Charles Kennedy, of Chicago; and
daughter, Mrs. Cassia Moritz, of Sc
attic. Aside from the sister here and
the brother at Beaman, Mrs. Kennedy
also leaves two half-brothers, Omer
Crooks, of Aurelia and Edward Brooks,
living near Emmetsburg, and two half
sisters. The latter reside at Spokane,
Wash.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
Games to Be Played by Teams of
the Y.M.C. A. IndoorI.eague
Are Planned.
FIFTEEN WILL BE PLAYED
Season Will Open With Game Between
lmperials and Rabbits on Tuesday,
December 1a-Teams VIII Meet o"
Tuesday and Friday Nights Of Each
Week Until February I.

The schedule committee composed OF
the officers of the Y. M. G. A. Indoor
Base Ball League and the captains OF
the six different teams, met Wednes-
day night and framed up schedule OF
games for the winter. The season will
consist of fifteen games, to be played
on Tuesday and Friday nights of each
week. The first game will be on next
Tuesday night, December 10.
All the games will be called at $3.50
o'clock in the Y. M. G. A. gymnasium.
SO as not to interfere with the Search
Light Club lectures, which also come
on Tuesday evening. The schedule, as
arranged, is as follows:
December 13.-1mperials VS.. Rab-
bits.
December 16.-Japs vs. high school.
December 20.-Country Club VS..
Bankers.
December 23.-High school VS.. Rab-
bits
December 27.-Bankers VS.. Rabbits.
December 30.--Japs VS.. Imperials.
January S.-Country Club VS.. Rab-
bits.
January Gaps vs.. Bankers.
January 10.-Imperials vs.. Country
Club.
January 1s.-High school VS.. Bank
ers.
January flaps VS.. Rabbits.
January 2O.--1mperials VS.. Bankers
January 24.-Country Club VS.. Japs.
January 27.-Imperials We. High
school.
January S1.-Country Club w. High
school.
AS will be seen by the schedule each
club plays each other club but once,
so that each will play five games dur
ing the season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
RECITAL At MOMENTS CLUB.
Miss Laura Rue, Of crinneIl, Assistes
BY Local Talent, DeIiuhts Hearers.

Miss Laura Rue, Of Grinnell, Assisted
BY Local Talent, Delights Hearers.
Those who attended the regular
meeting OF the Women's Club Wednes-
day afternoon, in charge Of the music
department, Mrs. Will Wallace chair
man. experienced one Of the most de-
lightful treats of the season. Miss
Laura A. Rue, who is instructor Of vio-
lin in the school of music of Grinnell
College, appeared before the club
members and their guests in a short
recital. Her numbers were interspersed
with vocal selections by Miss Edna
Burroughs Miss Rue and Miss Bur-
roughs were ably accompanied by
Miss Emily Perkins and Miss Maybel
French respectively.
Miss Rue's rendition was very fine
and won much applause. She created
additional interest in her selections by
giving briefly, a few facts about each
of the composers of the selections she
played. Her program numbers were
.'Gondoliera," which is the second
number in suite which had large
influence in making famous fits COM
poser, Ries, who now lives in Dresden;
"Hejre Kati," which translated means
Charming Katie" by Hubay, a Hun
garlan teacher of the violin, and
which Is illustrative of a certain Hun
garian dance; "Adagio Pathetique,"
by GODDARD, a French composer both on
the violin and piano. his accompani-
ment being the one played by Miss
Perkins to the "Adagto"; and q POL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
Coroner's Jury Investigates the
Death Of William Wenk-
stein.
RETURNS VERDICT or SUICIDE
Little That Is New Was Brought Out
At hte Investigation, as Wenksten
Was Only Slightly known-He Was
Without Funds and Cause, So Far
~ Known, is Still Lacking.

The coroner's jury, appointed to in
vestigate the circumstances surround
ing the death by hanging of William
wenkstein, who was found dead in the
Reusch rooming house Tuesday MORN
ing, met Wednesday evening, and re-
turned a verdict Of death by suicide.
Only a few minor details were brought
out by the examination Of the half
dozen witnesses, and the cause for the
act is as much a mystery as ever.
Wenkstein was without funds, and
but 80 cents was found on his person.
During the weeks he has been here
Fred Scheduling, who has known the
man for several years, paid his board
and lodging. Wenkstein expected to
repay him from his pension of s12 a
month. His pension papers and dis
charge from the army were left by
,Wenkstein in the A. Barry Saloon.
1t is now thought that Wenkstein did
,aot hang himself until some time dur
ling Tuesday night, as he was heard
stirring about his room early in the
evening.
Brother Heard From.
A telegram has been received by the
undertaken from Wenkstein's brother,
Henry Wenkstein, who lives at Elk
port. It stated to bury him here. No
arrangements for the burial have been
made and 1t has not yet been determin-
ed whether he will be buried at the
county's expense or whether an eff
fort will be made to have Clayton
county, where he came from. stand the
expense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08

uity. in the way Of mechanical toys,
as we'll as high class novelties, ETC.,
thus rounding out in every detail very
comprehensive stock for display and
disposal in the always popular toy de-
partment.
Notwithstanding the exceptional
character Of the goods offered, the
prices will average considerably less
than usual thru very fortunate pur-
chases consummated some months ago.
one of them aggregating nearly a car
load of staple toys, wooden ware. dolls,
pictures. magic lanterns. etc, original
ly consigned to a prominent importing
and jobbing firm, but purchased by
Mr.. Franchere under most advantage
Gus circumstances.
The main display will be made in the
double room, first floor, while the open
stock of ladies' furnishings always
shown, will be largely increased, es-
pecially in the way Of neckwear, gloves,
handkerchiefs and toilet articles.
On Saturday morning, December ~
arrangements will be completed Tor
placing representative line OF THIS
immense stock on sale, and the reserve
will be disposed Of at convenient
points for quickly replenishing the
shelves and counters as fast as de-
pleted.
Customers after an inspection of the
| quantity OF merchandise to be dis
posed Of, have no hesitancy in prophe-
swing that there will certainly De
things doing" in the toy department
of the Fair this season. Further par
ticulars will appear in the regular adj
vertising space Of this paper IN the
interests of the many patrons OF TINS
establishment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08

onaise" by Leonard, another French
violinist and a teacher in the Paris
conservatory Of music until recently.
The "Polonaise" Is one of his concert
pieces. Miss Rue responded to two
equally delightful encores
Miss Burroughs sang My Marguer-
lite from the old French. and changed
her other number to II Cannot Help
Loving Thee" by CIayton Johns, re-
spending to a hearty encore with HE
Was Prince" by +. Ly1es which had
previously been announced on the
program. The hour still being early,
the president, Mrs. Sears, made the
motion readily seconded by all present
that Miss Rue be requested to play
more. Miss Rue and Miss Perkins re-
sponded with three or four additional
selections which gave great pleasure.
On motion of Mrs. u. w. Norris. Jr. a
vote of thanks was extended to Miss
Rue and those who assisted her IN
making the afternoon delightful.
No business of Importance came up
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
HAzAARs ARE SUCCESSES.
Large Number Attend 1axaars and
suppers at st. Pauls and Baptist

Large Number Attend Baxaars and
Suppers at st. Paul's and Baptist
Churches.
The fair, given by the Ladies' Guild
Of st. Paul's, began Wednesday after
noon with most encouraging attend
ance. Attractive displays Of fancy
work, particularly exquisite, Christmas
gifts candy, and the usual features,
are made in six booths, representing as
many nations, Germany, which Is also
the Christmas booth, Japan, France.
Great Britain, the United States, and
Italy, each one being decorated with
flags Of the country 1t represents. Tea
was served by Misses Elsa Stern and
Lola Putzel, attired in Japanese cos
tunes. The ladies Of the guild also
gave a we'll attended supper Wednes-
day evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Bap-
fist church also held bazaar and sup
per Wednesday afternoon and evening.
which attracted another fair sized
crowd of patrons. Two booths, one
for the sale Of candy, in charge of the
young ladies, and the other for the sale
Of fancy articles, were features Of the
bazaar. Supper was served to over
100 people, and $5S was cleared from
49, sources, which was very
good, considering that the patron
age would have been larger had 1t not
heen for the st. Paul's supper, held at
the same time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
OBITUARY.
Johnston.

~ q 4
Mrs. Matilda Johnston, wife of Rob
erti Johnston, diad nc her home. COZ
Bromley street, this morning at z. so
o'clock, Of ailmenss due to old age,
complicated with 4,iinsy. Mrs. john
ston has been a resident oe this city
since 1866. She was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Brough, and
was born in Montreal, Can, Sept. Is,
1928. Besides the husband she leaves
six children. They are Mrs. Julia
Richards and Mrs. Albert Stickney. OF
Chicago; Harry Storms, of Marquette;
Mich; and Joseph Storms and Mrs.
Nellie Machold and Mrs. Will Wallace
of this city. She also leaves one Sis
ter, Mrs. Robert Beele, of Denver. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the home Of the daugh-
ter, Mrs. Machold, 516 Bromley street.
The interment will be in Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
VACANCY in c )UNCIL
Peter Krsutzer, Of the Fourth Ward,
Will Tender His Resignation a. a
Member Of the Council at tho Reau-
lar Meeting Monday Night.

Peter Kreutzer. the senior member
Of the city council from the Fourth
ward, has announced to friends that
he will tender his resignation as a
member Of that body at the regular
meeting on Monday night. Mr.. Kreut-
ger expects to leave the city for Cali
fornia soon. in company with his
friend. Mr.. John Banzhaf. and will
therefore not be able to look after city
business during the remainder of his
term, which expired on April 1. Mr..
Kreutzer would have served three
terms, six years, on April l. The law
gives the council the authority to elect
his successor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08

before the club Wednesday, tho several
announcements of meetings were made,
and Mrs. A. q. Edwards and Miss
Pauline Grumme were appointed to as
sist the reception committee during the
month. Mrs. n. p. Duffield Will be IN
charge of the annual social Cay on
January 4. A joint meeting OF the
mothers child study and home and
education departments viii be held
Tuesday afternoon ut the club rooms
and meeting of the literature &C. S..
l.. c. course) department will be held
Monday, with Miss Edna Fularton,
chairman, in charge.
A very large number of members
and guests were present the room being
entirely filed. Out-of-town guests
present were Mrs. Anna Perry Hull, OF
San Diego Cal; Mrs. Vance, Of
Omaha; Mrs. Mcmahon, of Cissna
Park, ILL.,: and Miss Laura A Rue, Of
Grinnell.
Licensed to Wed.
Ben II. Vaughan, laborer, aged rs, OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
THE GRAND PRIZE
Libbev Cut Glass That Won the High.
est Honors at st. Louis Can DO Seen
at HeIlberg's.

The worlds fair at st. Louis was a
grand show. Manufacturers from ev-
cry country in the world were there
and hundreds OF miles Of aisles We're
lined with the peerless products OF q
thousand factories, but among them
all it was the Libbey cut glass that
won the grand prize. This beautiful
ware can now be seen at Hellberg's
jewelry store and nowhere else in this
city for he Is exclusive agent. Anyone
examining the beautiful designs, the
deep cutting and artistic workmanship
can readily see why Libbey cut glass
won the grand prize at st. Louis.
Christmas comes Just two weeks from
next Sunday. Remember.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
CELEBRATES HIGH MASS.
bishop Lenihan Greeted by Large Aud
fence This Morning..

bishop Lehman Greeted by Large Aud
ienee This Morning.
Bishop NJ. c. Lehman, Of Great Falls,
Mont, who arrived in the city We'd
nlesday evening from Dubuque. APP
Feared before his old congregation in
st. Mary's church at 9 o'clock this
morning, when he celebrated high
mass. The church was filled with
members of the church and commune
Giants who were anxious to greet their
former pastor and friend. This even
ing, at 1880, will be held a coronation
service, given by the Young Ladies' So
ciality, the members Of which have
decorated the church very prettily for
the occasion. The coronation service
lis in honor Of the f1ftieth anniversary
ipf the proclamation Of the dogma of
the immaculate conception of the
Blessed Virgin, which is generally cell
ebrated today by the Catholics Of the
world. Bishop Lehman will preach
following the service. and will deliver.
In closing, the pontificial benediction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED.
For EcIipsing Any Previous Showing
Of Toys IN This Section.

For EcIipsing Any Previous Showing
Of Toys IN This Section.
The Fair from the very nature of the
business conducted will make quite a
specially of toys and novelties dur
Ing the Christmas holiday season. The
preparation for successful business
In this department requires consider
ably more attention than in the hand
Hing of regular merchandise as prs1y
articles are imported, and must or
dered months in advance. VIII these
consignments, together with to- staple
toys, dolls, etc, have been received AMI
arranged, some time since, to be placed
on sale at the proper moment, and at
ter going over the ground thoroughly
and completing purchases along the
lines mentioned above, al Franchere,
who gives the buying for this depart
ment his personal attention, has just
returned from final trip to secure the
latAst productions Of American ingep.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
Yeomen Elect Officers.

Marshall Lodge, No. 91S, Brother
hood of American Yeomen, has elected
officers for the ensuing year as follows:
Foreman-A. G. Brenneck.
Master of William ALI
SON
Correspondent-Mrs. A. Swartz.
Master Of Accountants katherine
Brenneck.
The installation will take place on
the FIRST Tuesday night in January,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08

On December "a. 25, 26, 81, and jan
uary l and 2, the Iowa Central will sell
round trip excursion tickets at one
and one third fare, limited for return
to and including January 4, 1905.
For particulars and folders call on
agents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
YESTERDAYS ARRIVAL.

New Secretary Book Cases For
Christmas Sale Just Received at A.
e. Wilbur and Sons
Many of the new tangled things in
furniture are having great run now
adays but nothing sells SO well for
holiday gift goods as the standard sec
rotary book case. No house in this
country is complete without one. In the
beautiful golden oak such furniture
sets of any parlor with an air of ele-
gance. 1t Is book case and writing
desk and a parlor cabinet combined.
So many Of these goods are sold that
the prices are very low indeed. We
have just received twenty or more new
ones for the holiday trade
A. E. WILBUR & SONS. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
WILL De LIKE LIBRARY.
New Postoffice Building Will be Built
Of Bedford Stone.

The supervising architect of the gov
eminent buildings has accepted Bed
ford, Ind, stone as the building ma
terial with which the new postoffice's
outer walls will be faced This is the
same stone as was used in the library
building. The foundation, to the grade
line, has been completed, and Arthur
w. Reisnor, superintendent OF the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
4inres-aeu,hrar Observation-Disclosures, anuo grtrnrhrr g. 1904
Holiday Excursion Rates.

Minerva, and Mrs Phebe Walton, aged
"a. of Hardin county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-08
Suits

LOT !. Ladies jacket suits in plain and
fancy patterns. Superior Workmanship, style
Lot ;. LADIES' tourist suits in the very latest
styles, sold up to $500. Your choice
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-08-18
HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE.

Milk kept in shallow basin will re-
main sweet for a longer time than if kept
in deep jug.
If q tablespoonful CT parafTin be added
to the pail of hot water usedifor washing
tiles, it will both cleanse and brighten
them.
Before weighing molasses dredge the
scale well with flour, for this will pre-
vent the treacle from sticking, and 1t
may be poured off without waste.
Alum water will restore most faded
flowers. Brush the faded article thor
oughly free from dust, cover 1t with a
layer of CASTLE soap, rinse in clear
water, then in alum water, and the color
will usually be much brighter than be-
fore
Even when there is cream in the cof-
fee, the stain Of it may be removed from
silk and other delicate fabrics by brush
ing the spots with pure glycerif. Tho
glycerin must then be rinsed out in luke
warm water and the spot pressed on the
wrong side with warm iron.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-08-18

consider a trip to Europe as great
educator, but a trip to Europe cannot
be compared to trip to this exposi-
ton. Here is shown the best of all
countries, and to see all that is shown
here is to see the best from the coun-
tries of all the world.
GAS for our country, what could be
more instructive than the exhibits in
our government building? After seeing
it we understand far better than we
could have before both the system and
uses of government Take the Philip
pine exhibit as another example. A
half days time spent within it's walls
is more instructive than dozen text
books. We are entirely too apt to read
and forget, but when we see we re-
member and here we see."
Examples that would bear out the
statements of my college friend might
be enumerated almost without end, and
all would but tend to prove that the
Louisiana Purchase exposition is the
greatest educator of the age. We read
the histories of the years to learn of
tAC "OAld PAOS1O00 OoC uClC VIC w
not have to read, we see it. In the
Transportation building we see the
primitive locomotives that pulled our
first railroad trains, and standing be-
side them we see the powerful, intri-
cate machines that perform the same
service to-day. That is an education
in the progress of railroading. In the
Electrical building we find the first
primitive electrical appliances, and be-
side them the many intricate machines
that are to-day being driven by this
as yet unexplained power. That is up
to-date education in electricity. In our
school biographies we are taught,
among other things, of the products
of the various. countries. Here we see
them. The book learning we forget,
what we see we remember. Take, for