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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07
DR.. LlEeIG WANTS OFFICE.
Formal Application to BIO Overseer o
Door E;Iad A;%h C,,n>rN;ror.

FormaI Application to DO UVcrseer Of
Poor Filled With Supervisors.
DR.. Rosa Liebig, city humane officer.
has made formal application TO the
board of supervisors for the appoint
ment of overseer of the poor to sue
coed Harmon Pemberton. DR.. Liebig
presented with her application petit
ton signed by a large number OF bus
mess men of the city. who believe she
would give a most careful and econom-
ical administration of the office. AS
her present work. with no remuner-
alton. takes her among the poorer
classes to great extent. she feels that
she could devote her time to better
advantage in the work for the county
moor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07
MARRIED..
Myers-Johnson.

Miss Josephine D. Johnson. of this
city, and DR.. Eugene w. Myers, of
Broken Bow, Neb, were married Thurs !.
day evening at the home Of Miss John
sons brother, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. john
son, 90 South Center street Dr. and
Mra Myers will live i'll Broken Bow,
where the former is practicing phys
ician.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07
DROP OF TwENTY-oNE DEGREES
Minimum Temperature Thursday
Nioht Much Lower Than "Wednesday.

Night Much Lower Than Wednesday,
The minimum temperature Thursday
night showed a drop of twenty-one de-
grees as compared to the minimum of
the preceding night. The maximum for
Thursday was "a, as against 80 for the
preceding day, so year ago and A
two years ago. A year ago the mini
mum was II and two years ago is. At
1880 this morning was registered, as
against % for the corresponding hour
Thursday morning, 80 a year ago and
20 two years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07
OBITUARY..
Parker.

May Stoffer Parker, foster daughter
vein. and a sister of Fred Stoffer, of
this city died at noon today at st
Thomas hospital, of peritontis follow
ing an operation for Numor. performed
Monday Miss Parker has been maxi
ing her home in he city for little
over a year, living with Mrs. Louis
Scheduling. 40 South Third street. She
has been In poor health. as result Of
her trouble for some time, and was
taken to the hospital with view OF
preparing her for the ordeal. An ex-
animation however, revealed the fact
that If the patient was to be benefited
at all an operation must be performed
ut once
Miss Parker was % years of age and
was born in Dubuque. where her par
ents lived for many years. Both her
father and mother died when she was
young. and she was adopted by Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker.
Aside from her 'brother, Fred. who
resides here, Miss Parker is survived
by two brothers and three sisters. Jul
ius lives at Clemens, Peter at Creston,
B. c., Annie and Mamie. at Dubuque.
married sister resides at Hunters,
Wash.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made. pending the arrival of Mr..
and Mrs. Parker, who are expected this
evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Mr.. Charles Budd,. of Des Moines, a
professional trap shot, who was in I'm
ION Wednesday to attend the shoot Of
the Union Gun Club, was in the city
Thursday evening, on his way to Des
MoiDas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07
suRNHAM MoFFATT TO WE'D.
Former MarshalItown Boy Will Take
Des Moines Girl as Bride.

The engagement Of Miss Myrtle p.
Royal, of Des Moines, to Mr.. Burnham
A. Moffatt, of Minneapolis, has been
announced in Des Moines. The we'd
ding is said to be scheduled for the
holidays. Mr.. Moffatt is the youngest
son of Mrs. Virginia Moffatt, of this
city, and is a sanitary engineer in the
employ of large Minneapolis con-
norn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John Timmons, of Mar
.ietta, who have been visiting for three
weeks in Galveston, Houston and 9th
err Texas places of interest, arrived in
the city this morning, and later went
to their home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Mrs. S. L. wedgewood, 414 North
Third street, entertained the Excelsior
aid society Thursday afternoon. There
were twenty-siX present, and the reg
ular order of business was followed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Mary Peterson has filed an action for
the January term of the district court
in which she brings suit agains Mary
A. Bailey Mundell and r. L. ,Mundel IN
a note for $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

b. l.. Pyle. of Marietta, marketed at
the Britain Il Co. yards Thursday af-
ternoon one load of good hogs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07
Dance Saturday at Forney', hall.
Dance Saturday at Forney's hal

A1ohSS SATURDAY sil fot my . iidll.
-
Dance Saturday at Forney's hall
Drs. Conway, physicians and sur.
geons.
Special prices on cut glass to close
out this line. George j. Allen.
Mrs. Warren Nichols, of Marietta,
spent Thursday in the city.
c. G. Johnson. of LeGrand. was in
the city Thursday on business.
/ Store open each evening during De-
cember until p. m. Chamberlain.
Mr. Matthew Dommann, of St An
| thony, spent Thursday in the city or
business.
/ b. l.. Pyle. of Marietta. marketed at
the Britain u Co. yards Thursday af-
| ternoon one load of good hogs.
The regular meeting of the Shakes
peare Society next week will be held at
the home of Mrs. Harriet Sutton.
Ladies and gents watches. either
| silver or gold We can please you in
price and quality. George J. Allen.
| --r-. -
w dhlCt--l<IQltS W Z I'll =
manent position and good salary. APP
| ply this evening to Miss Miller Pilgrim
hotel
We are sole agents in this city for
the celebrated Gardner & Gould's can
dies. See our line before making your
purchases. Alexander Drug Co.
Mrs. A. Gilmore and Masters Ray
mond and Harry Gilmore, of Chicago,
will arrive in the city Saturday morn
ing and will visit with the formers
nephew, Mr.. NJ. S. Cochrane, 2l0 Wes:
Lincoln street. until after the holidays.
Iowa Central coach, No. So, which
has been in the local shops being rem
ovated. and repaired, was brought out
this morning and sant south on passen-
ger No. A. The car will be used on
that train and No. 3.
Mr. and Mrs. William NJ. Thompson
and son William. who until recently
lived short distance north of the city.
when they moved into town, have gone
to Los Angeles, Cal. where they expect
to remain during the rest of the WIN
ter.
y. II. Burdlne, student at RAINIER
College, LeGrand. was in the city
Thursday evening while on his way
home from Brooklyn, where he has
been assisting at protracted meetings
at the Christian church, which have
been in progress in Brooklyn for the
past ten days.
Three corn pickers working on the
w. J. Clemens farm, six miles north
east, of Clemens, on Monday estab-
lished a record of picking corn that is
one of the best made in the county
during the present season. In .eight
hours and fifteen minutes the three
men picked 531 bushels and fraction,
but they did not crib it. The pickers
were Marion Perry, who gathered 179
bushels and 40 pounds; C. L. Garrett,
who picked 176 bushels and 60 pounds,
and NJ. F. Bryant, who gathered It's
bushels and 16 pounds All of the men
live near Clemens. At 31@ cents a
bushel, which they We're paid. each of
the men made more than Sc for the
days work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Morton. The installation will be held
on the first meeting might in Jaru-
tlry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

LaPlant Bros have the large new
feed shed, located at 10 West State
street. nearly completed, and expect to
open it to the public December IL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

The daintiest perfumes you will find
at Alexander Drug Co.. done UP in
pretty boxes, and just the thing for a
lady's present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

The regular meeting of the Shakes
peare Society next week will be held at
the home of Mrs. Harriet Sutton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07
Ankrum.

Floyd Fl. Ankrum aged IA years, son
OF Mr. and Mrs. H. Ankrum, died at
the home Of his parents, three-quar
ters of mile east of BROMLEY, at S
o'clock this morning, of Bright's dis
ease. His death followed sickness of
about year. One brother, Lowell, and
sister. Ruth, survive him. The flu
neral will probably be held Sunday,
with interment in the Bangor GENE
tery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Rev. w A. Miller, who for a time
several years ago. made his home in
this city. is conducting a series of spe-
cial meetings at the Friends church in
LeGrand. Rev Miller is travelling
evangelist and is now making his home
in Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Store open each evening during De-
cember until p. IN. Chamberlain.
Mr. Matthew Dommann, of St An
thony, spent Thursday in the city or
business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

The attendance was large Thursday
afternoon at the meeting of the Meth
odist Ladies' Aid Society, which was
entertained at the parsonage by Mrs.
Merle N. Smith, Mrs. John Hobbs, Mrs.
L. B. Norehouse and Miss Rachel Can
non. Following the business meeting
refreshments We're served, in which ths.
hostesses We're assisted by Misses Carl
and affIer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Fur boas. muffs. scarfs and fur
coats. A large variety to choose from
Come in ana get our prices. NJ. r
Andrawa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Mrs. George Reynolds, 6o7 West
Boone street, entertained the jolly
Twelve Club at her home Thursday
afternoon. In the conundrum guessing
contest Mrs. L. vitek was awarded the
honors and Mrs. Robert Haun the con-
ISOLATION Refreshments were served
by the hostess during the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Mayor o. L. Ingledue, who has been
confined to his home for a few days
suffering from an attack of grippe, was
able to be out for short time today,
but returned home after being down
town a short time. The mayor held no
police court, ordering his cases trans
ferred to Justice Clark.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Special prices on cut glass to close
out this line. George j. Allen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

| The regular meeting of the Witen-
agemote Club was enjoyed Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Moi
fatt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

The Railroad Y NJ. c. A. has receive
ed contribution of ten bushels of po-
tatoes, one sack of corn meal and two
sacks of whole wheat flour from Mer-
rift Greene. The products We're all
raised on the Green farm, and will De
used for the meals and lunches of the
Searchlight Club and Bible study class
as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

c. G. Johnson. of LeGrand. was in
The city Thursday on business
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Mrs. Warren Nichols, of Marietta
spent Thursday in the city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Miles R. Clark, Of Moran, Kas., who
was summoned to this city by the death
of his daughter, Miss Florence Clark,
which occurred at Colfax, and whose
body was brought here for burial, is in
the city visiting with his son William,
Clark, daughter, Mrs. Ellen Mohr, and
other relatives Mr. Clark was one of
the early settlers of this city. He came
to Marshalltown when there were but
three houses in the village He after
wards lived five miles south of the city,
also near Albion and Clemens. Six
years ago he moved to Oklahoma and
afterwards to near Moran. Kas. Mr..
Clark will go to Jefferson Saturday to
visit with sister, and from there will
depart for his home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Ladies' and gents watches. either
silver or gold We can please you in
price and quality George j. Allen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Edward Zadnichek, of Quarry, a la
borer employed by the Northwestern,
was painfully, altho not seriously, hurt
Thursday, by being struck on the leg
by the end of piece of rail he was
helping to load. The leg was quite
badly bruised, but no bones were
broken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Drs. Conway, physicians and sur
geons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

hats, five dishes, twenty-five pieces of
household goods and eleven bars of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Rev. A. r. Dodd, formerly pastor of
Montour, who is now living in Burling
top, Col. is at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Evans, at LeGrand,
where he will remain for visit of
week or ten days. Rev. Dodd recently
underwent an operation at Des Moines
for the removal of cataract from his
eye, and his visit at LeGrand will last
during the recuperative period. His
daughter, Miss Alice Dodd, also of
Burlington. Col, is with him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Wanted-Ladies to demonstrate. Per-
manent position and good salary. APP
ply this evening to Miss Miller, Pilgrim
hotel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

Walter L. Goodwin, manager of the
Dunno eating house at Missouri Wall
ley, spent Thursday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

A letter from Mrs. w. r. Forney, re-
ceived this morning, says that her
daughter Marion, who is at the. West
Side Hospital Chicago, where she un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis,
was very much improved, at the time
the letter was written, Thursday af-
ternoOn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

We have sample line of handbags,
left with us for one week by travel
ing salesman, to sell for holiday gifts.
They are especially desirable and are
much better than are usually carried in
city of this size. We are selling them
at actual wholesale price, and if you
want bargain come in. as we will
have them but one week. Alexander
Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-07

DR.. Robert B. Blue, of Chicago, ac-
companied by his mother, Mrs. j. D.
Blue of Belle PLANE, arrived in the
city. this morning, to visit at the home
of his sister. Mrs. w. H. Burrows,
for a few days. DR.. Blue has been in
Belle Plaine visiting his parents.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
INSANE MAN ATTACKS FAMILY.
Becomes Suddenly Violent and Cuts Ills
 Wife and Child.

Texarkana, Nov. 20.-John Johnson, white man residing at Ninth and Pine streets, went sud- denly insane at 2 o'clock this morning and attacked his wite and step-son with a razor, slight ly cutting both of them. They escaped by fleeing to the home of a ne;ghbor.
 Johnson then gashed himself in the neck with the weapon, making an ugly wound, but was overpowered and disarmed before he could inflict a fatal wound. He was taken to local sauitari. um. His injuries are not con. sidered serious.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
THE WAY IT LOOKS
 AT LOCKESBIIRG
Expects New Railroad Down the Cossa- tot Valley Directly South From
 MeHa.
Special to the Arkansas Democrat.

Special to the Arkansas Democrat.
 Lockesburg, Nov. 21.--The railroad being surveyed through the Cossatot by Chief Engineer Swaggart will come to Lockes- burg, according 10 q statement by the engineer. This IS the new line of the Kansas City Southern, aud Engineer Abbott with corps of surveyors is running line directly south from Mena, down the Cossatot, by Lockesburg 10 the present road at Wilton.
 Engineer Swaggart said that they had completed the work down to Steel farm and would move their camp two miles north west of Lockesburg ou the De Queen road about the first of this week. When questioned concerning the survey in the mountainous district he stated that 1t was fiuished aud that he had run four lines before finding tue best ore.
 When asked whether he was hunting shorter line or a better grade he replied be was looking for both. He said that he was sent out to find five-tenth grade and that all but one and a hali miles was less than that grade, Considering that the present work has been in the roughes, country, the remaining miles tc be surveyed will be still less. Ir answer to an inquiry as to ths grade on the old road bed, h. stated that 1t was a 1 12 pei cent grade-three times the grade of the new survey. He said that the unfinished work to W:ltor would be like laying a straigh edge and drawing a line. H. was then asked if he thoug ht ths road would be built by Lockes burg to which he made an affirm ative reply. h reply to | question as to when he though actual construction would begin he replied that they were read, to begin as soon as the road wa 1 located, which would be spring or possibly before.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
The Leading Photograph Gallery

Is the place for the finest work in the city. Remember they do all kinds of photograph and view work. All work is guaranteed. I have just received the finest lot of photo mounts ever brought to Mena, also fresh photo and kodak supplies for all kind and size ko- daks. Kodaks for sale and rent and repaired. Kodak work fin ished. l also carry the largest and finest stock of picture frames all sizes from a pastel stamp pic ture to 40x60. Picture mats all colors, French, oval, round and square. Picture frames always in stock. Passe-Partout binding all colors and hangers and rings. Sterescope and views of America, the world and Worlds fair, comic scenes, etc. Photograph mailors all sizes. Picture glass all sizes. Paper weight souvenir aud views of Mena scenery-100 different views to select from. Albums for souvenir post cards and for kodak pictures. Dining room aud parlor pictures in different sizes. Pictures copied and en- larged in Crayon, Pastel and India ink. Remember the place the leading Photograph Gallery on De Queen street.
 Bert Hiltebrand, Prop. 1 l91 45 w42 ct
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Ice and Snow Out West.

H. H. Honey cut returned today from Saver, Ok, 330 miles west of Howe, where he has been picking cotton for about two months get ting S3 day and board. He re- ports that when he left Saver yesterday the snow was from one and half to three feet deep and the ice on Red river was thick enough to hold up wagon and team and a ton of coal. All traf' fic west of Saver was suspended, trains being unable to clear the tracys of snow and ;ce. Mir Hon ycut says it IS like summer here in comparison.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
WILL MAKE IT INTERESTING.
Many of the Diplomatic Corps so Att tend Trnns-Mississippi Con-
 gress at kansas City.

Washington, Nov. 17.--Many of the Latin-American members of the diplo nlatic corps will attend the d'nner of the Kansas City Commercial clut on November 19. and the meeting o' the Trans-Mississippi congress al Kansas City on November 20.
 Mr Amaral, the Brazilian charge will represent his government and i is likely that he will speak at the Commercial Club dinner, where Sec retary Root also will speak. Mir Par do, the Peruvian minister; MT. Corte; the Colombian minister; MT. Calder on, the Bolivian minister; MT. Yoach am, the Gillian charge, and Mir. Cal vo, the Costa Rican minister, will bt members of the party going to Kan sas City.
 MT. Root has prepared an addres. for the Trans7Mississippi meeting with great care and it is believed tha as the mouthpiece of the administra tion he will at that time voice Presi dent Roosevelt's attitude toward thu Monroe doctrine.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Would Make Ice Cream.

V. K. Andrus arrived from Kansas City yesterday to spend a couple of days looking after busi' ness interests here. He was ac' companied by his uncle, E. B Andrus of Bloomington, H., who comes to Mena with a view ol locating here. MT. Andrus is a man of experience in the confec' tiouery business and fancier ol blooded Jersey cattle. He is thinking seriously Of coming tc Mena and engag in the whole sale manufacture of ice cream bringing with him a herd of tiue Jerseys to supply real cream fol the plant.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Good Hay to Market.

E. A. Wier was in yesterday from his farm near Board Camp marketing baled hay of his own growing. He had Redtop, cow peas and oats and found ready sale. MT. Wier has begun to turn his attention to growing hay and says he finds it more profit able than most any other crop, and that there are hundreds of acres of land that will grow good tame hay if properly prepared.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Leg Broken.

While playing yesterday even ing at his home, little Frankie Strauss, son of Mir. and Mrs. Ben Strauss. fell over some boards and broke a bone in his left leg below the knee. Not realizing the extent of the injury a physi' clan was not called last night but as the boy was still suffering this morning Dr. Cochran was called to give the necessary relief' Frankie seems to be rather un- fortunate as it was just year ago pr. Cochran was called ic repair a broken arm for him.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Many Bankers

Are jeopardizing their patrons interests by borrowing the de- positor's funds to use in their own private business and for speculation. The National Bank of Mena does not loan money to it's officers or employees. Its laws forbit 1t doing so. 210-d6t WI
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Marketing Peanuts.

F. 0. Farless was in town to- |day with load of peanuts, forty bushels, for which he found ready Sale atSl per bushel. They were grown on an acre of ground aud gave a ton and a half of very fine
 nay, but this Mir. Farless con s ders very poor results as he rAised eighty bushels on the same
 ground last year. The past sea
 son has not been good for pea
 nuts.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-11-29
Has Charge of Big Bridge Contract

J. B. McMahou, who was called recently to the bedside of his little grandson, Quigley Han- cock, returned to Shreveport, La, last night, leaving the little fellow much improved. MT. Me Mabon has charge of the con- struction of aquarter of million dollar bridge across Red rlver for the Cotton Belt railroad aud ex- poets to have the job completed by the middle of next month.