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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
Beethoven Club MEETING.

The regular meeting of the Beetho-
ven Club was held at the Womens
Club rooms Wednesday afternoon
The roll call was answered with cur
rent events, following which Mrs. r
II. Duncan read a paper. Miss Pauline
Grumme gave a. reading, and Miss
Clara Cripps, of Albion, gave the
club talk on "Parsifal,'' the rendition
of which Miss Grips recently heard
in Des Moines The musical numbers
of the afternoon were piano duets,
"Galop Brilliante," by Mrs. George
McNeely and Miss Theresa Jones, and
Gun Greisch,' (Volkmann) and Schu-
mann's "Abend Lied" by Mrs G. A.
Newcomer and Miss Mildred New
conner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
No Quarter Granted.

August Belmont, at a dinner in Chi
cago said, apropos of two warning
street railways:
"The winning road seems determined
to crush out it's rival. This big, blum
dering victor, not understanding the
others pleas for mercy will destroy
it's victim whether or no.
Mr. Belmont paused.
.'The winning road" he said, ere
minds me of the Scottish Highlander
in the French war.
"TMs Highlander had overtaken a
fleeing Frenchman, and was about to
strike him down when, falling on his
knees, the Frenchman cried:
"Quarter! Quarter
"I'Il no ha' time to quarter ye.'
the Scot answered. I'll just cut ye
in twa'"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
Japanese Proverbs.


The Japanese are fond of proverbs
Here are few specimens:
1t is more difficult to keep fortune
than to make one.
Good wine brings out the truth.
The wise man shapes himself accord
ing to his environment, as water to the
shape Of the vessel into which it is
poured.
Before we can sympathize with 9TH
ers we ourselves must have suffered
1t is easier to find Thousand re-
cruits than one general.
The life of am old man is like a
lighted candle in draughht.
Having tasted bitterness one becomes
man.
Tho error Of minute, the sorrow
of a life time.
Be not slaves to your children, they
will have their happiness later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
An Engineering Problem.

President Hill has been in the mar
ket for some years now buying up
brains; that is, he placates rather than
antagonizes those who are apt to prove
formidable rivals to him There are
probably no railroad interests i'm the
world which have a greater number
of gifted employees than President
Hills consolidated group of roads. Ma
man with new ideas, new methods Of
work or with new energy and tact is
ever turned down in that quarter. Fail
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
Not True to Nature.

lANeW ioi N AAiouue'J
mark Twain was visiting H. H.
Rogers" said New York editor. MIR.
Rogers led the humorist into his lib
rary.
There he said, as he pointed to
a bust of white marble, what do you
think of that?'
cit was a bust of a young woman
coiling her hair, very graceful ex-
ample of modern Italian sculpture.
Mr.. Clemens looked at it a moraent,
and then he said:
'.Tt isn't true to nature
why not?' Mr.. Rogers asked.
"-She ought to have her mouth full
of hairpins,' said the humorist."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
Wanted,

Horses, mares and mules, ages rang
weighing from 900 to 1900 pounds.
Will be at I. S. Finkhe's feed yard,
Marshalltown, Saturday, April %, 1905,
All stock must be fat and well broke
to harness. w. e. Cooley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Don't fail to see the Japanese ladies
sent to America for protection, guests
of st. Margaret's Mission, at Simmons,
Saturday, April %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The Kersey Aid Society was pleas
antly entertained Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs. Quinlan, at her home, 4O7
South Second street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will meet
with Mrs. Gould, at the parsonage, to-
morrow afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
order Fixing Date For Showing op.
position to Discharge.

position TO OlSchdF9e'
In the United States district court,
southern district of Iowa, central divi-
sion.
In the matter Of John A. McCrary
bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
On this 18th day of April, A. D., 1905,
on fling and reading the petition of the
above named bankrupt for his dis
charge herein, it is
ordered, that the goth day of April,
A. D., 1905, at 10 o'clock a. M, be and
the same is hereby fixed as the date on
or before which all creditors of, and
all other persons interested in said es-
tate and in the matter Of the discharge
in bankruptcy of the said bankrupt,
shall if they desire to oppose the same,
file in my office, at Des Moines, in said
district, their appearance, in writing,
in opposition to the granting of said
discharge; and also within ten days
thereafter, file in my said office spec
ifications of the grounds of said oppo-
sition.
Witness my hand ferto at my office
in Des Moines, Iowa, the day and date
herein first above written.
S. s. ETHRIDGE,
Referee in bankruptcy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The C. & n. w. will sell excursion
tickets to Belle PLANE and return, APP
ril 81, account good roads meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Purchase your Easter hats before
the rush begins. Ladies' Bazaar, ITO
East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

We sell wall paper on a closer mar
gin than any dealer in the city. Our
light expenses enable us to do this.
Get our prices. Dinges & Everist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. v. i. Liebig, pleas
antly entertained the officers of the
Order of Eastern Star Wednesday eve
ming at their home, 406 West Main
street The hours We're spent socially
and refreshments were served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Trousers for Easter in all bright.
new effects. also few up-to-date
ready-to-w wear trousers, that will he
eye-openers for you. Hopkins the
popular tailor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Word received by Mrs. D. H. Gross
from Miss Fanny Quaife, who was
called to Ionfa a few days ago owing
to the illness of her mother, says that
Mrs Quaife is greatly improved, and
that hopes are now entertained for her
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Fifty ladies were delightfully."- en-
tertained at a, 9 o'clock Easter break
fast, given Wednesday by Mrs Theo-
dore F. Bradford and Mrs. Mary L..
Bradford, at their home, 210 West State
street Yellow and white tulips and
daffodils, and palms formed the beau
tiful decorations, and the Easter idea
was prettily carried out in the four
courses in which the breakfast was
served. Two especially pretty features
were the salad, served in the form OF
lilies and the ice cream. as yellow
chickens. Little Elderkin Boardman
admitted the guests at the door. After
the breakfast. which was served by
Mrs. Joseph Egermayer Mrs. w. III.
Thompson and Mrs. T. T. Bradford.
the guests were entertained with Z
pretty little bird contest, in which the
first prize, handsome plate, fell to
Mrs. W. H. Burrows, and the consola
ton, fluffy little chicken, to Mrs.
George McNeely. A delightful social
time followed The Mesdames Brad
ford entertain today at l O'clock
Easter luncheon and five hundred.
Invitations have been issued to forty
ladies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Buy good farm, SO cents per acre
down, 5 cents per acre month. per
cent interest; price IS to $40 per acre.
Will take some trade i'll clear lots and
city property. See Mabie, 100 West
Main street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

| Superintendent H. E. Blackmar, of
| the Iowa Falls schools, was in the city
| today visiting the schools and friends
i Superintendent Blackmar is looking
| for teachers for next year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

One lot of kid gloves in black and
colors, go for 65 cents a pair. Bene-
dict & Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Account grand opera at Cedar Rap
ids April q, the C. & N. w. will sell
excursion tickets to Cedar Rapids and
return. You can leave Marshalltown
1888 p. M, returning leave Cedar Rap
ids 1921 a. m. midnight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Flat rate water rents should be paid
now. If you wait until next pay day
you may be too late for the discount.
Foup 10 cent cans of tomatoes for
% cents. L. r. Idso.
Plenty of country butter, 20 cents.
L. r. Idso.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Manager A. L. Cox, of the Marshall
Elevator Company, was in McCalls-
burg Wednesday looking after business
matters
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Special Financial Agent HI. c. Mill
err, of the American Express Company,
spent Wednesday in the city on bust
ness connected with the local office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Dewitt, of sos
South Second street, are the parents OF
daughter, born Wednesday afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
Administrators Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of an order and decree of the dis
trict court of the state of Iowa, in and
for Marshall county, am authorized
to sell the following described real es-
tate for the purpose of paying indebt-
edness of the estate of Delilah Brown.
deceased Said order having been
heretofore made at the March term, "A.
D.. 1905, of said court. Pursuant to
said order and decree / will sell the
real estate above referred to and de-
scribed as follows:
Commencing at the northeast cor
ner IN E corr of Block No. six, 60,
Rice's addition to the town of Mar
shall running thence south eighty-four
(84) feet thence west seventy-six feet,
thence north eighty-four (S4) feet,
thence east seventy-six C76) feet to
the place of beginning, in Marshall
county, Iowa, on the 10Th day of May.
A. D., 1905, at the hoAr of two (2) o.
clock p. M, of said day, at the front
door of the court house in the city of
Marshalltown, county and state afore-
said. to the highest and best bidder for
cash.
Dated at Marshalltown, Iowa, this
18th day of April, A. d.. 1905.
j.. G. TROTTER,
Administrator of estate of Delilah
Brown, deceased.
]. L. CARNEY, attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The body OF John Raymond, who
died at the home of his son, w. Fl.
Raymond, was taken to Clinton for the
funeral and burial Wednesday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond accom-
panied the body. No services were
held at the residence here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Conductor w. H. VOORHEES,, of the
Iowa Central, is off duty for a few
DAYS while he is visiting with friends
in Mason City. During his absence
Conductor George Alexander. Of the
freight service. has been assigned to
his run on Nos. and 2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Will. v. Tufford, Of Mason City,
grand master of the Odd Fellows of
Iowa, was in the city this morning
while on his way to Cedar Rapids and
Clinton on business. Mr. Tufford will
institute a subordinate lodge at Cen
ter Junction and Rebecca lodge at Cog
gon the latter part Of this week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

When you take the old furniture out
on the porch in order to clean house.
keep it going until it reaches the barn,
or start it to the second hand store,
and buy new Of us. We have so many
things that would make your rooms
more pleasant, and at moderate prices
too. Marion Gard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Mr.. E. T. Austin was in Eldora We'd
nesday night, where he, was present ut
the meeting OF the Eldora Masonic
lodge, which conferred the work of
the Master Mason's degree upon his
friend, Mr.. Tom Burlingame.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Mrs Edith Turner, 400 North Cen
ter street, was hostess at o'clock
dinner Wednesday evening, compliment
tary to Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Kelley, Of
Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley are
spending their honeymoon in this city
Dancing afforded amusement for the
evening
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

mind you once more we can save you
SO cents to s1.50 on your Easter hat. A
large lot will be received by express
tomorrow morning. Come and get the
first pick. Remember, only three days
before Easter. Temple of Economy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Mr.. George Sewer and daughter,
Miss Susie, arrived home Wednesday
evening from their winters stay in
the south. Mr.. Sewer and daughters
have been in Chronicle, Ala, during
most Of the winter, altho they spent
some of their time at Biloxi, Miss, and
Ocean Springs. Miss Julia stopped at
Chicago on the way home to visit with
friends; and will return Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The w. r. C. Aid Society met We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
w. r. Wilson, three and one-half miles
northeast of the city. A large number
attended and delightful afternoon
was enjoyed. Nice refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The funeral of ]. w. Coleman will
be held at the residence, corner of
Fourth avenue and Boone street. Fri
day afternoon; at 8 o'clock. Rev. w.
H. Scott will officinte, and Beeson
Camp No. 3S5 Modern Woodmen of
America will have charge of the bur-
ial service. The interment will be in
Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Flat rate water rents should be PAD
now If you wait until next pay day
YOU may be too late for the discount.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The Salvation Army wishes to no.
tify the generous public that they are
still in need of old clothes, boots and
shoes, furniture, ETC., to carry on their
work amongst the poor of this city.
Don't forget them now you are turn
ing out your wardrobes and doing
house cleaning. Any person hav-
ing anything to give will please notify
Captain C. Cuthbert, 104 West Church
street, or phone ia, new phone, Mar
ShalltoWn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Take notice who are painting the
good houses and you will find that
Dinges & Everist have the best of
them. Why?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The ladies' gymnasium class at the
Y. NJ C. A. will give a social tomorrow
night for the benefit of the association.
The two ladies' basket ball teams will
play. Also the Seniors will play the
Bantams. Refreshments will be serv-
ed after the games. Fifteen cents adj
mits to ALL The funds will be used for
furnishing the reception room.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Rev. Father Murphy, Of Vail, at one
time pastor of st. Mary's, in this city,
returned to his home Wednesday eve
ming after a brief visit in the city us
the guest Of Rev. Father Fitzpatrick
and the family of his cousin, Mrs. j. G.
WEIGH. Rev. Father Murphy left Mar
shalltown in 1887, when he was sue
ceeded by Rev. M. c. Lehman, now
bishop of Great Falls, Mont, who was
then pastor at Vail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Fifty pairs of kid gloves in sizes
5s4, 6, 81, Z, IN, to close quick, 6oe
pair. Benedict & Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The boys of the Sunday school
class of the Methodist church taught
by Charles Turnkey, gave a social at
the Y. NJ. c. A. Wednesday night, to
raise funds for the contribution to be
given to the church by the class on
Easter. A small admission was charg-
ed to the entertainment which con-
sisted of songs, recitations, and piano
numbers. About thirty attended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20
Easter neck wear at Stern's.
Kemble's flowers for Easter.
Kemble's flowers. 529 North Third.

Sdhmidt's hardware store for Iceber
and Automatic refrigerators.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20


now resident of that city.
The home and education department
of the women's Club met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. j. d. Vail, All
South Third street, instead of Mrs. E.
n. Keller, as previously announced.
The program consisted Of reports along
an educational line. Mrs. G. II. Van
Law gave the first one on Education
During the Colonial Period" and 9TH
ers were given by Miss Minnie john
son. on Harvard University" Mrs. H.
l.. Laird on yale University" and a
general discussion followed, which took
UP Leland Stanford University, Col
umbia College. University OF Chica-
60 University of Pennsylvania, and
various other educational institutions
Of note At the close Of the program,
Mrs Van Law was reelected chairman
o. the department and Mrs. Charles
Whitehead was elected representative.
Being also the new second vice presi-
dent of the Women's Club,
and urgently requested by the
committees to serve again as
chairman of her department, Mrs. Van
Law viii be obliged to resign the for
mer office in order to accept the latter,
no one being allowed to hold two Of
fees at the same time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

The Central officials special, which
left this city for the south Wednes-
day morning, went over the main line
between here and Oskaloosa, also the
Newton, State Center and Montezuma
branches yesterday. The party re-
manned in Oskaloose, last night, and
this morning started over the Abba
branch and the Abba & Centerville.
The train will go over the eastern and
Illinois divisions today and Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-20

Mrs. N. A. Williams and Mrs. A. p.
Bratt entertained the Ladies' Gene
terry Aid Society Wednesday afternoon
at the formers home, 900 West Linn
street. Twenty-Five were present, in
GLIDING a few guests. and pleasant
meeting was enjoyed. The hostesses
were assisted in serving dinner at $3.50
O'clock by Miss May Bratt. The So
ciety will go to Des Moines for it's
next regular meeting, on May "a, hav-
ing been invited to meet with H. o.
Michaels, who is still a member, but
now a resident of that city.
The daily sentinel., 1905-01-14
VICTORY GROWS GREATER.

Toxic. Jan. 1.-THE japanese
achievement at Port Arthur is more
remarkable in the light of further
Investigations. The original Russian
strength is now estimated to have
been almost $4,000 men It is an
nouneed at the army headquarters
that in addition to the prisoners al
ready reported. about l3. 900 wound
ed eombatants will eventually be
brought to Japan.
General Nogi's headquarters stan
at Port Arthur are at present devOt-
ing their energies to dispatching the
prisoners to Japan. placing the
wounded in hospitals and clearing
the way for thorough investigation
of the spoils OF war. Confused re-
ports reach Toxic of the condition
of the city buildings. 1t is said
that General Nogi will not return
70 Toxic at present.
Sixteen survivors of the third de-
;asehment OF Japanese who attempt
ed TO block the entrance at Port
Arthur by sinking stone laden steam
ers in the channel. are expected to
arrive at Sasebo soon. The fate OF
their seventy companions is un-
known
The daily sentinel., 1905-01-14
MAY RE-ELECT CoCKREL.

Jefferson City. Mo. Jan. l4.-It
looks very as If Senator Francis Mar
Ion Coellrell will succeed himself in
he United States senate. The bitter
factionaI fight in the republican
,anlIs has seemingly utterly alien
lted one branch which threatens to
swing into line with the democrats
II they do. all is lost 10 the repub-
licans. and Thomas Niedringhaus.
the republican nominee. will surely
be defeated.
Cockrell's supporters are quite ju-
bilant, while Niedrinshaus support
ers are down in the dumps.
The Grace resolution to investi-
gate the contribution of $4,000 by
Mr.. Niedringhaus to the republican
campaign fund, after many amend
ments had been defeated. was final
ly passed. and Speaker Hill appoint
ed a committee of flve-three re-
publicans and two demoerats-to
conduct the investigation.
In the senate there was a spir-
tied debate over a similar resolution.
The daily sentinel., 1905-01-14

The Odd Fellows hall was crowded
last night to witness the joint in
stallation ceremonies by the Odd Fell
lows and Rebekahs. Miss Rose Nc
Cary. with her able assistants. in
stalled the Rebekahs in a most beau
tiful manner. On account OF slight
sickness of some OF the odd Fellows
to be installed. their installation was
necessarily postponed until next
Tuesday night. Elegant refreshments
were served By the ingoing officers
OF the Rebekahs. The installation
ceremonies by the Rebekahs was very
impressive and most beautifully
done.
Moutrose Enterprise: The people
OF Montrose. by light vote OF 90
to 10. decided on Tuesday last to
have 100000 wosth Of bonds is
sued by the city council to extend
and improve the city watre works
system. and secure to the people pure
mountain water.
The daily sentinel., 1905-01-14
NELSON NORRIS BOOTS.

Denver, Jan. I4.-Nelson Morris,
the millionaire Chicago packer. told
a good story on himself while here
attending the National Live Stock
Association. Mr.. Morris, despite his
great wealth. is extremely modest in
his tastes. and fashion plates do not
bother him As an indication of this,
he still wears the once stylish cow
hide boots. They are not things of
beauty with their inch soles, but they
suit Mr.. Morris. One afternoon he
jumped into a chair in the shoe shin
ing establishment OF the Brown Pal
ace Hotel.
''Shinei" he murmured eompla-
Gently The bootblack looked at the
boots in dismay. Never were shined
before. Ell p" he groaned as he looked
at the generous expanse of leather.
Then with a disgusted look he turned
20 the next chair. Next" he yelled.
and Millionaire Morris was passed
by. The great packer was so over
come that he forgot to become an
sTy. and rather than argue over what
he considered good joke he van
ished. The boots are still without
shine.
The daily sentinel., 1905-01-14
OFFERED 81, ,ooo, 900 FOR SEAT

Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. l4.-In con-
aection with the statements in the
Pittsburs Times to the effect that the
junior seat in the United States SEN
axe practically was bought by per-
IONS interested in the Standard Oil
Company. the Pennsylvania road
and the United States Steel Corpor-
alton, the story has come out that
senator William Flynn of Pittsburg
let it be known that he would give
100000 for Quay's seat. but that
his o1fer was rejected by Penrose
and persons back OF him.
This. it is affirmed, led to hard
feeling and subsequently to the pub
lication OF the allegations
Flynn refused absolutely to say
one word either in denial or confirm
alton OF the $4,000 deal story.