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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Changes in Country Ways,
minneapolis Journal.l


No use talking, fairs have changed
since the old days, and the people have
changed with them. Formerly the
farmer came to the fair in his old fash
toned Jolt wagon. Now he comes in
In rubber tired buggy or surrey, and
in the sea of vehicles there are usually
two or three fashionable traps" and
an automobile or two. The old fash
Toned country girl depicted on \ the
stage in the so-called rural plays is
not seen at the fairs any more. The
stage country girl has passed away.
No more loose hanging linsey- woolsey
dresses, no more red sashes knotted
about her waist that made her resem-
BILE an animated meal sack. A big
change has come over her best fellow,
too. He does not go around with his
trousers in his boots and chewing q
straw. His clothes are not from the
top shelf They are made to order.
Once in a while you meet youth
wearing shirt of clamorous colors
and putting cigar that sheds the odor
of damp cotton waste, but he is rare.
He knows the procession and is right
in it,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Official Approval.

Saturday Evening Post After q
long absence a fine steel engraving OF
the prince consort has appeared in TIL.
window of the stuffy little second hand
book store opposite the peace monu-
ment on Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
ington.
This book store was favorite stop
ping place for Speaker Reed on his
way to the capitol The man who runs
the store is a queer old fellow, who re-
fuses to let persons whom he does not
like look at them. even. lie appar-
entity runs the store for his own
amusement, for it is almost impossible
to buy anything.
One morning Speaker Reed saw this
engraving of the prince consort. He
admired 1t and told the old man so. II
was marked to sell at $50 The
speaker thought he might buy it, bu,
did not On his way down to his ho-
tel he stopped again at the book store
where's that engraving of the
prince consort saw this morning." he
asked.
ooh, / put it away the old man re-
piled.
well, guess I'll buy 1t. The price
is s15O, l believe"
mo, sir; the price is $40"
"But it was only $1.50 this morning
Reed insisted.
II know that" said the old man;
"but since this morning 1t has been
approved by the speaker of the house
of representatives"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Personal Mention

Mr.. e. L. Pyle, of Marietta, was in
J the> city Tuesday.
Mr.. Charles Carruthers, of Union
was in the city Tuesday
MIR. William Newman, of State Cen
ter. was in the city Tuesday
Mr.. j. H. Sundell of Mason City, ar
rived in the city Tuesday evening to
remain during the fair.
Mrs. W. A. Perkins, of Ames, ar
rived in the city this morning to visi:
for few days with her daughter, Mrs
w. j. Logan.
Mrs. Powland, of Traer, returned to
few days with Mrs. j. c. Weber, los
South Fourth street.
Miss Matte Haigh and sister. Mrs.
Wendall Reidel, of Chicago, are in the
city for a visit of about two weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Esta-
brook.
Miss Lois Vogel, who has been visit
ing for two weeks with Mrs. W. G.
Rodgers in Minneapolis and with Mrs.
Charles Adams, in Darlington, N. D.,
returned home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Wilhelm, of
Hampton, who have been visiting for
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. c. O..
Lawrence, and other friends, returned
to their home Tuesday night.
Mr.. j. N. Shockney, former resi-
dent of this city, is here for few
days stay on business matters. Mr..
Shockney, who removed from Mar
shalltown to Indianapolis, is now re-
siding in Chicago.
Mrs. E. H. Uhl, of Chicago, arrived
i'm the city Tuesday evening to visit
for few days with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Calhoun. Mr.. Uhl
will join his wife here and after a
short stay, will return to Chicago with
her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

their potatoes. The yield is fair and
the price is better than hoped for.
William Shipton has erected new
windmill in place of the one blown
down.
Mrs. C. w. Russie remains on the
sick list.
T.. A. Hill has gone TO Denver to
purchase several hundred sheep. Mr
Hill has been very successful in the
sheep business the past few years.
Henry Colemans mother has been
very sick, and is confined to her bed
most of the time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
WILL PICNIC AT AMEs.
Faculty Of College Invites Marshall
County Residents to Spend Day

on next Wednesday, Sept 26. Mar
shall county picnic will be held on tho
campus of the Iowa State College al
Ames. An invitation has been extend
ed to the farmers their families an1
all others interested In the school ane
its work to spend the day there. About
sixty people are planning to go from
Liscomb. and efforts are being made
by them to secure a special car. low
rate has been granted by the railways
and it is expected that large number
will attend from this city and from
various nortions of the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Importance of perseverance, she said
that she knew little boy who was .
remarkably fine skater.
"She watched the youngster, on&
winter afternoon, do the front and back
roll, the grapevine, the glide and other
feats of tremendous difficulty, and
finally, overcome with enthusiasm, she
patted him on the back and said:
How on earth, at your age, did
you learn to skate so magnificently?"
"'By getting up every time fell
down." was the boys simple answer"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
A BOYS Epiqram,

Mrs. Russell Sage taught school in
her youth in Philadelphia, and a Phil
adelphia woman who was once her
pupil said the other day:
Il remember Miss Slocum, as she
was then called-a very intelligent
cheerful. Industrious young lady, and
a great favorite with all of us.
"She had q way of hammering home
an idea with an apt anecdote that we
girls enjoyed hugely.
zone day, in impressing on US the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Neighborhood Notes
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sTATE CENTER.

September Isl. e. Matson, OF
Marsha lltown, came down to the bal
game last week
L.. .1s. Goodrich was in town last
week.
The concert given by Miss Cassie
Mullineaux, at the Grand last Thurs
day evening was greatly enjoyed by
those who heard it
Mi. and Mrs. Harry Carpenter, OF
Chicaso, are visiting relatives and
friends in this place.
John Evans, who is very SICK with
typhoid fever lis doing as nicely as
can be expected. His sister, Mrs
Hopkins, of Marshalltown, is here to
assist in his care.
Miss Martha Dobbin went to Grin
nell Tuesday to resume her studies at
Iowa College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown are visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt.
Mrs w. H Whitehill is enjoying
visit from her sister, Miss Major.
Instead of returning to Grinnel
clifford Mcmahon will study CONNER
.ial law at Ann Arbor.
DR.. Ball, who has been confined to
his home for several days with sore
limb, is able to be about his duties
again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Licensed to Wed.

Lee NJ. Batesole. laborer, aged %,
and Anna l.. Edwards. aged is, both
Of Marshalltown.
Bert 7. oldham stone cutter, aged
2S, of Des Moines. and Alice V. Smith.
aged 81, of Eldora.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Further Time Needed.

Aspiring Politician-"Gumbrid you
heard my speech last night. Now that
you have slept over it tell me frankly
what you think of the effort"
Trusted Friend-"To tell the truth
Rickaby, II slept under 1T. You'll
have to let me see the manuscript"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
In re Grand Stand.

Rooter-"They ought to take that
duffer out of the box! He's got glass
arm!"
His Fair Companion-"Glass arm:
Is that why they call him the pitcher
Harry?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
GREEN MOUNTAIN.

September 1s.-Mr. and Mrs. Sam
uel Wilson are visiting their daugh-
Ter and family, Mrs. Minnie Hooper,
in Minnesota.
Edward link spent Sunday at Wat
erloo.
District No. Z, contemplates spending
day at the Marshall county fair.
Mrs Lucy Rank, accompanied by
Ter daughter, Fern, spent Sunday with
Ter parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mer-
ill
Farmers are beginning to market
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

l treat all cases, chronic or acute
Consultation free. DIR. Malrs, l22
East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Dance at Forney's hall tonight. Fer
guson's (seven) piece orchestra. Adj
mission lOc. Electric fans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Our cIoaks are just the kind tina
give one the pleasant satisfaction o.
feeling well dressed See our ten dol
lar leader. M. f. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
SCHEDULE OF CLAIMS

Allowed by the Board Of Supervisors
of Marshall County, Iowa, at Their
September, 1906. Session.
COUNTY FUND-WITNESSE OF
FICERS, SUPPLIES, SCHOOL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Our sweet potatoes are the yer!
best stock we can buy. Reynolds ant
Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

A dozen beautiful hard coal stoves
are lined up for your inspection. Your
choice in size, in finish, in price. It's
easy to find at Schnidt's what you
want.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

]. E. Frederick has commenced suit
in the district court to quiet title to
lot 5 in block 9 of Webster's first ad-
dition, Julia B. Hunter and others be-
Ing named as defendants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19


meeting, which was to have been held
tomorrow with Mrs. c. f. Reimer. for
two weeks, on account of the county
fair.
We claim the largest and best as
sorted stock of dress goods, silks and
dress trimmings In Central Iowa. We
have attractive goods at attractive
prices e. r. Lay.
Next Sunday. at the Christian church
in LeGrand, Rev. B. S. Maben will
speak upon Alaska's needs and the
missionary efforts being made. Sam
pies of The work Of the native Indians
will be shown.
Tomorrow we place on sale 1000
yards manufacturers ends of embroid-
cries in lengths of to 9 yards. These
are offered at prices much less than
actual value. Come early as the best
will soon be closed. E. r. Lay
Mr.. Dell McCord. who was injured
in a runaway accident at Denison, and
was able TO return home a few days
ago. is recovering rapidly. and will
probably be able to resume his work
as agent for the j. L Case Company
next Monday.
The members of the Sunday school
class of the Methodist church taught
by Miss eNllie Brown arranged a sur
prise Tuesday evening on one of their
number Miss Marie Wildman. who
leaves soon for Greenville, S. c., to
spend the winter. Miss Brown for the
class, presented Miss Wildman with
two pretty pictures
Owing to the fact that our teams are
all very busy delivering goods. it will
be impossible for me to meet you at the
train, hut if there is anything in the
line Of furniture. carpets or any floor
coverings that you wish now or in the
future, we will be glad to show you and
give you a cash discount which will
more than pay your car fare and rail-
road fare for round trip. Marion Gard.
1913 East Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Our "Lockman Lump" leads as a
high grade furnace coal at a minimum
price. Sold only by Brown Fuel &
Lime Co. South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Reynolds and Sheldon will pay cash
for choice butter and fresh eggs. Price
today, from 16 to 20 cents for butter,
and Is cents for eggs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Choice new fall styles in women's
neckwear and ruchings. Pratt a
Baxter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

See Dr.. MARS, ~ East Main street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Division superintendent w. H. Wha-
len, Of the Northwestern, was in the
city Tuesday evening on his way to
Boone from the east.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Concordia Nacbund has postponed its
meeting, which was to have been held
tomorrow with Mrs. c. f. Reimer, for
two weeks, on account Of the county
fair
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Dance at Forney's hall tonight.

Dance at Forney's hall tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Coles Hot Blast heaters-the origin
ala success with any fuel from leaves
hay or straw up to coke or hard coal.
s1000 $1,000, $1,000 to the $500 school
house stove See Schmidt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Mr.. Roy .McCord, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dell McCord, and a student i'll
the high school, is seriously i'll and
confined to his bed. His ailrnent, it is
feared, will develop into appendicitis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

All suffering with kidney troubles,
rheumatism, lame back, stiff joints,
can help or cure. Consultation free.
DR.. Mairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Mona stomach tablets which Nc
Bride & Will sell under a guarantee,
cure all forms of stomach ills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Sixteen Button kid gloves in black
md white. Pratt & Baxter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Sixteen button kid gloves, extra
quality, in black and white. Pratt Il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Dance at Forney's hall tonight. Fer
guson's (seven) piece orchestra. Ad
mission 10c. Electric fans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Trainmaster j. f. Mccartney, of the
Iowa Central, was in the city Tues
day afternoon on company business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19


Ask to see those new bracelets, at
llen'S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Holiday goods in china are arriving
and your inspection is solicited. ID. $.
Good Grocery Co
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Invitations nave been received in the
city for the wedding, Wednesday, Oct
3, at 9 o'clock at Jacksonville. Fla 81
Miss Katherine Gale Address TO Mr.
Sterling Everett Smith, of Jackson
vile. The ceremony will take place at
the First Baptist church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith will live in Jacksonville.
Miss Andress Is the daughter OF Rev.
and Mrs. D. c. Address, of Jackson
vile. She frequently visited in this
city at different times prior to1a few
year ago with Mr.. and Mrs. j. G
Brown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

burns" place your order with Brown
Fuel & Lime Co., South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19
Chamberlain. optometris.

Dance at Forney'S haII tomgHt.
. >----
Dance at Forney's hall tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

ue the custom Of issuing membership
tickets for a part of a year. Hereafter
all memberships, except the usual sum-
ner season tickets. will be for a pc
riod of not less than twelve months.
| Oscar Rosengren, 404 Arson street,
| who was struck with an automobile
] about six weeks ago and who sustain
| ed very serious fracture of the leg,
| is slowly recovering, altho his improve
ment, owing to the nature of the case,
| is not fast The bone was splntered
| by the fracture and the splntered
ends have broken down. which necessi-
| tated an operation to remove pieces of
| the splinters and scrape the bone The
| attending physician is confident that
Rosengren will eventually recover, all
| tho it may be some time before he is
| entirely we'll.
| oThe Waterloo Reporter publishes the
| following item concerning a former
resident Of this city. the daughter OF
Rev. J. c. Magee and wife: Miss Jes-
| sic Magee. stenographer and bookkeep-
er at the First National bank the pas,
two years has rendered her resignation
| to accept the position of private secre-
| tary to President Shanklin, of Upper
| Iowa University at Fayette. The posi-
| ton is a good one and will enable her
| to be at home, which. is the principal
! reason for making the change. Miss
| Magee has been regarded as one of the
| most painstaking and efficient en-
ployes of the bank, and 1t is with gen
| uine regret they part with her services
The resignation is to take effect on thu
first of October Since coming to Wa
terloo Miss Magee has made man,
| friends, who will wish her success in
her new position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

The Luxurit Bible class was enter
tanned today by Mrs. Stormes, 81
North Fourth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

The Gilman canning factory closed
down Tuesday evening for the season,
after very satisfactory run. The OUT
put was larger than anticipated. The
acreage was not so large as in former
years, but the yield Of sweet corn was
exceptional. very little of that planted
falling under four tons to the acre. The
quality was excellent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

Mrs. Harriet Bruner, the wife Of
Salem Bruner, 203 Arson street, is
very dangerously sick of tumor of the
liver Mrs. Burners condition is such
that she is too weak to withstand an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

See us for gas house or eastern fur
mace coke-dry and clean. Brown Fuel
& Lime Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-19

We have a few ladies' suits that
we are closing out for less money than
you would pay for the material in
them. The styles are good. M. f. An
draws
The statesman., 1906-02-16

FOR RENi-rurnished rooms. Call
Main 24lS. Mrs. Kate Bushnell, 224S
Lawrence St. 10
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
at 2746 Arapahoe st. No objections
to children, or for lady or gentleman
Reasonable rates. 2l9
For Rent-A furnished room at 2246
Lincoln avenue. Call evenings. Phone
l1S6 Pix.
FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
rooms for rent In a modern house
Mrs j. j. Houston, 2239 Arapahoe st.
IL
FOR RENT-Furnished room with
modern convsniences for man or man
and wife, 303S Lafayette St. POS
FOR RENT-Desirable front room
or a side room cheap to men. Call
mornings and evenings at 2542 Curtis
ct. Phone Red 2S4l 206
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, at
2410 Champa street, in modern house.
Mrs. Callie Fugitt, Phone Pink 592.
4-26
FOR RENT = :,eatly furnished
rooms at q West Jolfax Avenue by
II. Fort. I'LL
For Rent-One side bed room fur
nished. Gentlemen preferred. 1885
Welton street. 2-18
FOR RENT-A six.room modern
house for SIS; 2538 Curtis St.
FOR RENT-Furnished house at
2226 Arapahos Street. See proprie.
tor Of Mecca Gale, 1918 Lawrence st.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with
board. Call on Mrs. J. J. Brown, OF
1858 Curtis street. 3s
The statesman., 1906-02-16

Notices inserted under this head at
the rate Of 5 cents per line per week,
or 80 ceuts per month.
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front
room for s. month for man and
wife or lady. Cooking privileges.
Phone Black 1861
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
with gas and bath, 2227 Lincoln. Mrs
H. W. Wade. 26
FOR RENT-Neatly furnished rooms
at 22l4 Arapahoe st Phone Pink,
68l. 1921
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms
in modern house at 253l Stout Street.
Mrs. Sarah Roundtree. l6 '06
Good women wishing work bv the
week or month and ladies wanting
such help, will please call Mrs. Mary
E. Wade, 2227 Lincoln Ave Call
from 8 a. IN. to 5p. m. Phone Red
2547.
Write or call upon Mrs. P. A. Hub
bard, Ill High St., Manitou. Colo, for
rooms. Modern.
FOR RENT-Unfurnished room at
Zach Hooper's 2035 Stout Street.
FOR RENT-Front room, $40 per
month, for man and wife or gentle
man at 2035 Stout st. l6
FOR RENT Nicely furnished rooms
wish bath. Mrs. Samuel d. Mathews
HO33 Lawrence st.
FOR RENT-Furnished front room
suitable for lady or man. Mrs. Will
sop, xSl4 Arspahoe st. l9
The statesman., 1906-02-16
REGISTER HERE

Inquiries for help and for work are continually
coming to Us and frequently cannot give satisact-
ory answers. .w
Inquiries also come to Us for Accommodations Of all
kinds, furnished and unfurnished rooms with and with
out board. Persons who have such should also reg
ister with us. In case this practice becomes general II
will greatly aid In endeavors to further the pub
lies welfare in these two particulars. Either ca1,
write OF phone Us.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-01-19
a TRAGIC FINISH.

A watchman's neglect permitted "A leak
in the great North Sea dyke, which a
child's finger could have stopped, to be.
come ruinous break, devastating an
entire province of Holland In like
manner Kenneth McIver, of Vanceboro,
Me-, permitted little cold to go un-
noticed until tragic finish was only
averted by Dr. Kings New Discovery.
He writes: Three doctors gave me up
to die of lung inflammation, caused by Il
neglected cold; but DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery saved my life." Guaranteed best
cough and cold cure, at Sheldon's drug
store. soc and ST. Trial bottle free