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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26

bring me back somebody else's child?'
Somebody else's child?' and it was
now Jacks turn to stare in stupid
amazement.
Yes, sir (sob); a miserable. spind.
ling, little thing that | never set eyes
on before (sob), instead of my great,
healthy, lovely boy" and with some.
thing betwiXt gasp and scream,
Mrs. Henley sank Imply on the
lounge.
Silverman & Co.'S store was closed
for the night. The long line of EN-.
ployes had filed out; the iron gates
were tightly shut and locked. But
for the second time that day two per.
ambulators nearly collided in front Of
its portal, Both came to an abrupt
standstill
Miss Allison"
"Mr. Vinton,"
This is knockdown surprise!"
1T is, indeed. What brings you
here and with-with-" a questioning
look at the little carriage.
You'll never guess, for-isn't il
funny?-I am hunting a lost baby"
You are? Why, so am l." Then
peering under the dainty rose-lined
canopies, ut looks, too, as If we had
both found what we want. Suppose
We exchange perambulators."
And as they did so, they laughed in
joyful sympathy, while suddenly the
heart Of each commenced to beat to a
new and sweet refrain.
Now, Bertha, think deserve alb
solution" pleaded the young man,
when Master Harold was once more.
safe and very cross, In his mothers
arms, for / have not only found the
heir of the house of Henley, but Sc
cured a substitute for Mrs. Sherman.
Miss Allison, an old and dear friend
of mine, and a good whist player, has
promised to come tonight IL will 10
and fetch her. Isn't that returning
good for all the evil you have been
heaping upon me?"
Maybe was bit hard" acknowl.
edged his sister, as she overwhelmed
her offspring with caresses. Being
a man, / didn't suppose you knew any
better than to follow that dangerous
nurse-maid custom Of leaving children
alone in the vestibules Of shops.
feel. however, as though my hair must
have turned white from fright, and all
because Of those dreadful mixed up
perambulators."
But as Jack sprang upstairs, three
steps at time. he murmured:
Those blessed perambulators!"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26

with the rosy little creature cuddled
close to her neck.
But Is was a veritable young tigress
who. ten minutes later, confronted the
astonished Celt and shook her until
her teeth chartered and the milk
splashed over upon her apron.
"Blissed mother, w-w-whatiyer is
the mather. Miss Bessie?" stammered
poor Nora.
Matter enough. you miserable
girl" And, with the air of tragedy
queen, the young lady waved her
hand toward the infant now wailing
Justify ON the bed. Look there, Is
that our Margery's curly head? No.
Are those our Margery's big blue
eyes? No. Is this our Margery at all?
No; il isl't. lt's-it's-a-a strange
hahy Nothing like our precious,
beautiful pet-but a great. fat, ugly
boy"
There sis, now will you be good?"
said Jack Ninton when he finally ap.
peared in the darkling cleaning. and
deposited the fan in her hand and the
baby on her lap.
Yes, indeed. you blessed boy" re.
Sponded the little woman, once more
all smiles ana dimples. You have
been real friend in need and can
now 80 and make yourself look as
fascinating as possible"
So II was with an approving con.
science, 4 decided inclination TO pat
himself, metaphorlcally, on the back,
that the young man withdrew to dress
for the evening, when he was to MI
the position of host in place of the alb.
sent lord and master,
But he had scarcely Invested him.
self of his coat and was stll wrest.
ling with collar button. when his
chamber door was burst unceremo-
niously open and he too, like Nora,
was swoored down upon by pale,
wild-eyed woman, who in a stern voice
demanded:
Jack NintOn, is this a practical
Joke you are trying 10 play on me?
Where is my Harold? How dare you
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
Has Went Back.

In Florida newspaper read that:
Mr.. Roosevelt killed his bear and hss
went back to Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
NO PENsIoNER GETS TOBACCO.
Des Moines Writer in Error Concern
inc Soldiers Homo Rule.

ing Soldiers Homo Rule.
The IRIS Des Moines correspond
ent, in reporting Tuesday the proba-
bilities of a measure to take the place
Of the defeated Eckles increased APP
preparations bill, was in error regarding
the statement that pensioners receive
from THE state their tobacco. Mo pen
sioner at the home has ever been given
his tobacco, the state furnishing ia
lions OF smoking and chewing tobacco
to only non-pensioners. This has al
ways been the rule OF the home, and
has never been overstepped, even in q
single instance. Commandant Horton
also states that another statement is in
error as far as his observation is con-
cerned. This is in regard to the mem
bers having desire to turn over to
the state all pension money In excess
of $12. Colonel Horton said he had
never heard of a lnember who wanted
to give any pension money to the state,
until the sentiment expressed a few
days ago, when some said they would
be willing to turn over all in excess OF
SIC, provided a law were passed allow
ing the state to receive this money.
The present law does not permit a
member drawing over SIG to remain in
the home, and. 1T was the likelihood
Of those over IS years old drawing $40
under the McCumber act that called
forth the expression On the request Of
Representative Arney, last Sunday. At
this time thirty-seven out of forty-four
members over Is years of age said they
would prefer giving the state the 81
excess rather than leave the home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
NO INQUEST HELD.
Something Learned Of Relatives Of
Suicide G.. M. Mitchell.

oomething Learned Of Relatives Of
Suicide G. M. Mitchell.
c. NJ. Mitchell, the Marshalltown
book agent who blew out his brains
Monday afternoon in the street car
waiting room at Des Moines, was
a former resident Of Monmouth, Jack
son county, according to word that has
been received from relatives. Mitchell
was As years OF age. and left Jackson
county twelve years ago. His father
died four years ago, but his aged
mother is still living, as are also five
brothers and four sisters. Two of
the brothers live in Oklahoma, and
the rest in Jackson county. cousin,
J. A. Trumbull, lives in Des Moines.
and another cousin, Talbert Mitchell,
in Story county.
Coroner Newlen decided that no in
quest was necessary, and the body is
now awaiting the claim Of the rela-
tives.
It has been learned that Mitchell
purchased the revolver at a Des
Moines pawn shop. paying SIS for it.
He said he wanted 1T for protection.
He asked the clerk to instruct him in
the weapons action, and in handling
the gun was so careless that the clerk
became frightened and warned him as
to the danger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06

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up one colt to his team and was driv-
ing to the city with his wife and lit
tie son. s years old. The colt became
frightened at an engine and plunged
forward suddenly, the motion allowing
the tongue to drop. The tongue
struck the south rail, breaking off at
the end. The rest Of 1t then slid to
the north rail, caught, and threw the
buggy upward and then over. Mr..
Fuller was pulled over the dashboard
in his efforts to hold to the reins. and
he struck the rail ON his chest. The
horses were caught by I. Z. Briggs, OF
Conrad. who happened to be near the
scene of the accident. Mrs. Fuller's
back was quite badly bruised, but she
Is not seriously hurt. The little son
escaped with only minor bruises, altho
he was naturally greatly frightened.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
M,MAlNs FOR COUNCIL.
We'll Known Central Ensineer candi'
date for Re.eIection in Fourth.

Well Known Central Engineer candi-
date for Reelection in Fourth.
Robert McMains, the veteran Iowa
Central engineer who has represented
the people Of the Fourth ward on the
council during the past two years, will
be candidate for reelection, as an
nounced today. Mr.. McMaing has not
had in mind being a candidate for a
second term, but his friends have In
sisted that he enter the field for the
customary reelection.
Mr.. McMains has been resident Of
the city thirty-two years, twenty eight
OF which have been spent al. a loco
motive engineer on the Central. Thirty
years Of his residence here have been
spent exclusively in the Fourth ward,
where he Is a property owner. His
record on the council has never been
assailed and so far as has ever been
learned no adverse criticism has ever
been offered on his official career. MIR.
McMains has been a regular attendant
at the meetings Of the council, as his
run on the road is SO arranged that
he always has three, and sometimes
four, days at home each week. He
is at present chairman Of the commit
tee on ordinances and printing, and a
member Of the police and fire commit
tee. Bob" McMains, as his friends
know him, is an honest. conscientious
and upright man, and one for whom
all have the deepest respect His
friends who have urged his candidacy
have all agreed to stand by him to the
last, and will do everything In their
power to insure his election.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
.PARKER'S STORE NEWS.
Shirt Waists and Shirt Waist Fabrics
Whist 10 New and What 10 Good
in This Line.
lBy Archie Parker>

81
In former seasons we have carried
several different brands Of ladies shirt
waists. in lawn, swiss and batiste, and
we have carefully compared them to
see which gave the best satisfaction.
We have tried all the Just as good"
brands, but find none which give the
universal satisfaction Of the Laurel
brand. These waists are made in a
sanitary factory, outside New York
city. and no child labor is employed
there. Laurel" waists are made Of
better material, both body and trim
ming, than any other we have tried.
They are trimmed with embroidery,
or German or French val, and some
in combination OF lace and embroid-
cry, a style very popular just now.
But the points most important In
choosing waist, are its At and style,
and in these points the Laurel ex-
cells. Prices range from 81 to SO, and
the styles are exclusive We are the
sole agents for the Laurel Brand,"
and feel justly proud of them. We
desire. to show you this line and point
out its excellencies- We have TWEEN
ty-five different styles, which will en-
able you to make a satisfactory se-
lection.
Cali at the Quality store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06

Tuesday in the city as the guest OF
Mrs. George McGill.
Miss Louise Green, of Gilman, Wis
tied in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. ]. j. Filler, Of Albion. was In the
city on business Tuesday.
Mr.. John d. Fraley, of Gilman, was
in the city on business Tuesday.
Mr.. Jason Moffat. Of Gilman. spent
Tuesday in the city on business.
Mr.. Cornelius Strand, of Gilman, was
in the city on business Tuesday
Messrs. Thomas and Gabriel Gabriel
son, of Gilman, spent Tuesday in the
city.
Mr.. Warren Nichols. Of Minerva.
was in the city on business, Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Clegg and son
Cedric. OF Oskaloosa, spent Tuesday In
the city.
Mr.. j. A. Cattell left for Rolfe Tues
day evening for few days stay on
business.
Mrs. Sarah Whealen, of Albion, spent
Tuesday in the city with her daughter,
Mrs. George Boggie.
Mr.. stephen Gregg and son, Mr.. Les
ter Gregg. Of Gilman, spent Tuesday
In the city on business.
Mr.. j. A. Thomas, OF Clinton, spent
Tuesday in Albion with. his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Goodale living on
East Nevada street, near the city linn
Its, are parents OF son.
Mr.. George e. Adams Of Minneapolis
arrived In the city Tuesday. and will
be here for short stay on business.
Mrs. Dell McCord returned from Lee
Grand Tuesday evening after a few
days visit at the home OF her father,
Mr.. A. D. flanagan.
Mrs. NJ. A. Richie of Albion, who
has been spending the winter at Deep
River. passed thru the city Tuesday en-
route to her, home.
Mr.. John m. Sundell, of Mason City,
arrived Tuesday evening. and will re-
main here and at Des Moines for a few
days, looking after business matters.
Mr.. +. q. Winery, OF Union, was in
the city Tuesday evening, en- route to
Parsons, Kas., and points in Missouri,
for a short stay on business. Mr.
Winery may touch at Texas points
before returning home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
OUT IN IOWA
They Had Coffee Drinkers.

An Iowa lady shows that Postum
Food Coffee has proved a great pro-
moter Of health. She says:
"During nearly all of my life till a
wear ago I used coffee daily, without
knowing it kept me thin and feeling
bad. was induced to quit coffee and
try Postum. I liked it from the first,
and found that felt better than did
while I was using the old kind OF COZ
fee. So I continued to use IT.
after a few weeks began to rea-
lie that I was growing plumper, and
was pleased to find the other day that
I had gained Is pounds in twelve
Postum gives me a splendid
appetite. in fact can eat and digest
my food perfectly now.
"My husband has, all his life, been
troubled with .bold-hives' and has been
quite a sufferer from catarrh in the
head. He also quit coffee, and began to
use Postum Food Coffee about year
ago, with manifest good results. His
catarrh has vanished and he has not
had an attack of bold hives for six
months MY friends, noting the change
in both of US, say, "Why, how we'll you
look! Do you really suppose 1T is
Postum that has made the changer
and reply, Most emphatically | do,
for it is the only change we have made
in our mode of living
my sister, who used to suffer great
ly from biliousness, quit coffee and
began to drink Postum Food Coffee 2
years ago. She never has bilious at
tacks any more Like my husband, my
father has found that his catarrh has
since he gave up his cof-
fee and began to use Postum Food Cof-
fee. He has also gained decidedly in
flesh" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich. There's a rea-
SON." Read the little book, "The Road
to Wellville." in pkgs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
April II to Be Celebrated in
Honor of Work Of Andrew
Carnegie
PROGRAM TO BE ARRANGED
The Local Library simultaneously,
With Many Other Carnegie Institu-
tions, Will Celebrate the Day ~ Plan
to Make il Annual Feature -circu-,
Iation's New High Mark.

-, -. .,,. n g
simultaneous VIII MANY oehef ~
braries and other institutions OF tne
country given by Andrew Carnegie, the
,a,, ,,.,..,, ,,,,n aa,ahr.ta founder,s
u,..
Jay On Anursuay' 1Ap1ti =
airy arrangements for Its recognition
were made at the meeting of the board
9of trustees Tuesday night and a COM
80 .. - :, -, :, ~, !.
.At.'ee soi'ipossu - ~ - - :. -
Henry Stone and Mrs. Grace \. raw
land, librarian, was appointed to have
charge
800
= PIG = an - ~ De ept'' y 80
pirate 70 the day to pc given IN the IL
brary building. The idea OF q founders
dow or,o,nataa ana cana from n
e,,,.,..s ~. 49,. 80 .r,,s
churcii, secfe'ary % .iie poaiu = - -
tees OF the Carnegie Institute. OF Pitts
burg, "a. It was originally planned TO
nave the FOUNDERS Day celebrated on
the trst THURSDAY OF November, 1915.
Because Of the failure to complete the
Pittsburg institute building IN time, the
celebration OF the day could not pc held
as originally planned instead April
II was hxed, and II will take the place
of the day set for both November 1905
and 1907. The next founders day will
not be until the first Thursday OF No
vember, 1908.
The circular letters announcing the
desirability Of all Carnegie Libraries
recognizing the day and outlining the
nature Of the program, says: "The,
personality OF the founder need not be
the topic, but those themes which he,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
LADIES ARE DINED
Y. M. c. A. Directors Entertain the
Auxiliary Members and Their Hus-
bands at Dinner - Was . Most
Pleasant Affair, Attended by 1870.

Members OF the Ladies' auxiliary Of
the Railroad Y. M. c. A.. their hus-
bands and gentlemen friends, to the
number of $50, were entertained a.
dinner at the association building by
the board OF directors Tuesday even-
ing. The spread was an expression OF
appreciation for the very valuable
work the auxiliary has done during re-
cent years.
The meal was spread on five large
tables in the gymnasium, and the di-
rectors, assisted by young men. all OF
whom were clad in white, served
Their initial appearance was the signal
for q burst OF applause from their
guests. The dinner was served in two
courses, and the service was most ex-
cellent.
During the meal the Crescent Man
dolin club, which was stationed in the
balcony, played. Mrs. Merritt Greene,
president Of the auxiliary, was toast
mistress She briefly introduced the
speakers on the program, who respond
ed to the following toasts: Our
Guests" d. w. Norris, Jr.; "The Aux
iliary,f Mrs. +. III. Boucher: The
Searchlight Clubs Indebtedness to the
Auxiliary" prepared by A. G. Click.
who was unable to be present, and read
by G. H. E. Boardman; sour Hus-
bands" Mrs. r. B. Garvin; "Our Hon.
orary Members" Mrs. G. w. McCord,
Gad IA Look Ahead" Secretary John
A. Goodell
Miss Esse v. Hathaway gave a read
Ing. and Merritt Greene, Jr., a recita-
ton. The latter responded to an en-
core. w. w. Doolittle had direct SUI
pervision OF the service. He was as
sisted by the following directors: N.
r. Miller, DR.. q. E. wanberg. G. II.
vanLaw. W. T. Smith, Roy Grimm, T.
/. WATSON, G. J Ewing, G. w. Norton,
and George Esperson and Ray Doo-
little, Howard Wilbur, q. q. Schroeder,
G. w. Warren, III. e. Ritter and e. T.
Flanagan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
Annual Election Independent
District Will Be Held Next
Monday, March II
CANDIDATES BOTH GOOD MEN
WATSON Will Be Up for Re- election,
Having Been Chosen as Director by
the Board Last Summer TO Fill
church's Unsxpired Term - Clark
New Member.

The annual school election Of the
independent district of Marshalltown
will be held next Monday, March III,
when the voters will be called upon to
elect two directors for terms Of three
years each, and to vote upon the reg
ular annual levy for the school house
fund, amounting to $1,000.
The candidates. OF two for fnem-
bership on the board are announced
today, in the persons of Messrs. T. |.
WATSON and w. NJ. Clark. Mr.. WATSON
is present member of the board,
having been elected last summer to
I'LL the unexpired term Of II. A.
Church. Mr.. Clark is a candidate to
succeed A. G. Click, who will retire
after nine years inculnbency.
Mr.. WATSON and Mr.. Clark are both
men we'll qualified to act as servants
Of this important public trust. Mr..
WATSON Is secretary and treasurer Of
one of the largest manufacturing In
stitutions OF the city, the Lennox Fur
mace Company. and has daughter in
the public schools, after having al
ready educated two children in
the schools. He has always had
a deep interest In the welfare OF
the school system, and has made an
excellent member Of the board during
his short membership.
Mr.. Clark also has q daughter in
the schools, and is man Of good bus
mess judgment. He has been trusted
by the people before in their election
of him as justice of the peace for this
township, and no one has ever had any
cause to regret his actions while act
ing in the public's behalf Mr.. Clark's
candidacy has been urged by many
patrons OF the schools who believe he
will in every way prove q capable
member OF the board.
The proposition of levyinf; the tax
for the school house fund is one that
comes up each year, according to law,
which requires that this question shall
be submitted to the people. The small
levy that win produce $1,000 is made
to keep up running expenses Of re-
pairs to the different school properties.
No treasurer is to be elected this
year. Mr.. C. G.. Urine holding over for
another year.
The polling place for the election
will be at No. % West Main street,
fremont block. The polls will be open
at 9 o'clock in the morning, and close
at z in the evening. s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
Would BE a Citizen.

Axel Peterson Noren a subject of the
king of Sweden, was Issued Tuesday
his first papers, or declaration OF in
tent to become citizen. Noren, who
is farmer aged 26 years, landed In
Boston February Is, and came direct
to this city. He is making his home
with a brother who lives near this city
The ship on which Noren crossed the
Atlantic was badly delayed and for
three days and three nights his brother
met every train from the east here UNI
til the immigrant finally arrived.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
Personal Mention

Mrs. Al. Clark, OF Gilman, was in
the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Harry Hopkins was in Nevada
today on business.
Mrs. /. G. Gould, Of Gilman. was in
the city Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Sievers. Of Gilman, was
in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. +, q. Pierce spent the day IN
Des Moines ON business.
Miss Myrtle Wright, of Albion, WIS.,
tied In the city Tuesday.
Mayor o. L. Ingledue was IN Des
Moines today on business.
Mrs n. o. Benson, Of Union. spent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06

the fact that the approaching presiden-
tial campaign will bring this topic into
much prominence. Those Interested
in this matter will enjoy this oppor-
tunity of getting this information first
hand. Mr.. Littleneld is described as
"tall and straight as pine tree, ana
with a style of oratory that is clear
and convincing" The Bath, Me, News
says he is one of the most powerful
debaters on the floor Of congress. Those
who hear him next Tuesday may feel
sure of an intellectual treat. The list
of prices will remain the same Csc. 35c,
SOC and 75c. Seat sale opens at Henry
Pappes Tuesday morning, March 8.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
Fitx.sowies.

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. O. D..
Sowles, six miles northeast Of the city.
at noon Tuesday, was celebrated the
marriage OF MIR. Sowles' sister. Miss
Theresa Sowles, to Mr.. Roy Fitz, of
Laurel. Rev L. E. Gallagher. Of Lau-
rel, performed the ceremony. A COM
pany Of forty guests witnessed the
ceremony Following the wedding,
dinner was served. Mr.. and Mrs Fitz
left Tuesday night for Drinkwater,
Can. where they will live on farm.
Miss Mabel ellison, OF Newton, cou-
sin Of the groom, was one Of the guests
present from distance. Miss ellison
will remain here week as the guest
OF her grandmother. Mrs. 7. s. ellison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
FULLER ACCIDENT SERIOUS.
Farmer Suffering From Cardiac Shock
From Blow Over Heart.

William Fuller. 1404 South Center
street, the farmer who was injured late
Tuesday afternoon in runaway ac-
cident, is seriously injured, as proved
by the later examination made by his
surgeon. While present indications do
not point to fatal termination, it
will be many days before complete re-
covery is effected. Mr.. Fuller is suf-
fering severely from cardiac shock.
owing to the blow received over the
heart when he was thrown against the
rails of the tracks at the Center street
crossing. He also sustained a frac-
ture of the seventh rib on the left
SIDE
The particulars of the accident were
obtainable from Mr.. Fuller after he
regained consciousness and was eased
from the first shock. He had hitched
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-06
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
Entire Right Side Of Mrs. q. N. Gordon
Of Laurel. is Affected,

Mrs. G. N. Gordon, of Laurel, a we'll
known woman of that place, is very
seriously ill of paralysis, with which
she was recently stricken. Her i'm
provement is very slow, and, in fact,
Isl scarcely noticeable. srltho her ply
sician holds out slight hope for re-
covery. The entire right side is af-
fected. Mrs. Gordon is the mother of
Mrs. c. R. Archerd, formerly of this
city, but now of Denver Mrs. Ar
claerd arrived in Laurel Sunday and
will remain Indefinitely.