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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
Tho Traer News.
.,., IN TImes-Republlcan.

Special to Time s-Republlcan.
Traer, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Will Hender-
son is quite sick, threatened with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Robert Cole has been quite sick
the past few days. She is threatened
with fever.
Howard Everett, vice president of
the First National bank. purchased
drug store in Oelwein last week. Mr.;
Eyerett's brother, of Toledo, will run
the drug store for him.
Mrs. Robert Young, Jr, who under
went an operation last week. per-
formed by Dr. Crabbe, is recovering as
rapidly as possible.
Mrs. Harry Everts and daughter,
Mildred, returned home from Garrison
Thursday morning, where they have
been spending the past couple of
weeks with Mrs. Everett's parents
At the annual meeting of the Con-
gregational church held on Wednes-
day, it was voted to raise Rev. Bovey's
salary from $1,000 to $1,000 per an
mum. parsonage. included.
Mrs. A. C. Ryan's mother, Mrs. Arm
strong, who came here from Collins,
for visit, is, ill at the Ryan home,
threatened with typhoid fever.
The new bank at VOORHEES,, estab-
lished by the Traer State bank peo-
pie, opened Wednesday morning with
Frank Hoeppenr, late Of Traer, in
charge
Smallpox has broken out In the
Frank Kubik home, four miles north of
town. The Oldest son Louis, is afflict-
a; Ia
iously sick. The home is under strict
quarantine.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ingamells re-
turned to their home at Waterloo on
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ingamells
has been here assisting in the care of
Mrs Grin Ingalls,, who has been criti-
cally ill of bronchitis and asthma. The
latter is much improved.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the FIRST National bank was held
this week, and the following officers
were elected: r. H. Moore, president;
Howard Everett, vice president; w. j.
Ladd, cashier: Emil Yelinell, assistant
cashier; Kenneth Moore, bookkeeper.
The bank reports a very prosperous
year.
Word was received Thursday that
James Henderson, who was operated
on in Des Moines last week for APP
pendicitis, is improving rapidly and
will be able to return home the early
part Of next week. Mrs. Henderson is
still with him.
Mr.. Charles Bonney has disposed of
his interest in the G. E. Reynolds store
and is now enjoying a vacation. Mr..
no. do fafnifa
plans for the future. but may go on the
road as travelling salesman. The
family, however, will remain here In
definitely
DR.. Crabbe, accompanied by Andrew
Whanne1 and wife. went to Iowa City
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Whannel has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25

will go to housekeeping on the groom's
farm near town.
A. IL. Emerson had the misfortune to
sever the end Of his thumb While
splitting kindling one day this week.
necessitating amputation at the first
joint.
j. II. Butler and wife will leave in
few days for Perkins, OKLA, where ne
will engage in farming Mr. Butler
was in the mercantile business here
up to short time ago.
Rex Snyder has been dangerously Ill
with pneumonia, but Is little i'm
proved, altho his condition is serious
yet.
o. e. Balou, agent Of the c.. r. /. e
p. here, and family have gone to Cali
ifornia to spend the winter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25

interesting game of basket ball seen on
the Y. M. G.. A. floor this year. Grin
nell led at the end of the first half,
the score standing at that time Is to
10.
Grinncl has splendid team work,
their passing being accurate, but the
men are decidedly remiss on basket
tossing. The scarlet and black five is
also much stronger in the guards than
in the forwards. One of the most pc
cular things seen in Dcs Moines for
a long time resulted because of this
not Il forward got basket In the sec
ond half.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
GIidden News.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Repub1ican.
Glidden. Jan. 25.-D. j. Coder sold
to Leonard his residence property in
the west part OF the city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Dillinger arrived
here this week and will spend the WIN
ter with their daughter, Mrs. Gates.
r. F. Lathrop has moved to their
new home six miles south of the city.
where they will make their future
home. having sold out their interest
in the livery barn to Mr.. Claus Thede,
possession being given Thursday Of
this week.
j. Winthonser has purchased from
George Dankle the j. f. Grace farm.
south of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
wELDEN WOULD SUCCEED SELF.
Candidate is Thoroughly Cummins
Man, and DeveIo pments Awaited.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Jan. 25.-Hon. William
Weldon, who has represented this dis
trict in the state legislature for sew
eral years, announced last night that
he would again be a candidate for the
office he now holds. Mr.. Weldon was
first elected on an independent ticket
by the boiling faction of the republic
can party in this county, and at the
expiration of his term was nominated
and elected on the straight republican
ticket. $50 far as known Mr.. Weldon
has no opposition for election for a
third term. He is thoroughbred
Cummins man, and in view Of this fact
developments are awaited, since 1t has
been announced that the standpat fac
ton in the state would fight the nom
nation and election Of every Cum
Minis man to the legislature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
WILL BUILD IN SPRING.
G. M. Butts Plans to Erect New Bank
Building at Wesley.

Special 20 '!HEs- fstUUUIICdH'
Wesley, Jan. 25.-Guy NJ. Butts
cashier of the Wesley Exchange bank
is having the rock hauled to build
new bank building in the spring on the
lot formerly occupied by the hote
that was destroyed by fire last June
Mr.. Butts bought the lot from Il. r.
Adams soon after the hotel burned
down, for that purpose, and has since
that time been arranging his plans
to commence work as soon as the
weather will permit in the spring. 1t
will be either a cement or solid brick
building, and will be modern in equip
ment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
S. p. kilgore, Crcston, Among
Gold Seekers at Time Of the
EIdOrado
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION
Mr.. and Mrs. kiIsore Are Highly Es-
teemed in Creston, Who're They
Have Resided Since 1888 Former
Diary of Adventures In An Early
Day.
Special to Times-Republican.

Creston, Jan. 25.--Today marks the
fftieth milestone In the married life
of Mr.. and Mrs S. p. Kilgore, an old
and highly respected couple Of this
city. who have resided here since the
wear 1883. The event was celebrated
at the home of their daughter, Mrs. j.
i. Claybaugh. This worthy pair were
married at Eldora in the year 1858. To
them were born three children, Mrs.
Mamie Mumford who died in 1894:
Henry kilgore. of Des Moines, and
Mrs. j. p. Claybaugh, of this city.
Five grandchildren bless their old age.
Mr.. kilgore was numbered among the
gold seekers at the time of the Edo
RADIO In California, and drove across
the country with an OK team In 1850,
returning home by way of the Ha-
waiian Islands and the Isthnus OF
Panama, stopping off at Cuba. He
kept a dairy which is yet preserved,
of his adventures on the trip, and his
"reminiscences of the eventful period are
very interesting. Altho Mr.. Kilgore is
in his eightieth year, and his wife over
70. they enjoy good health and take
an active interest in the affairs of the
day. The occasion was also the tenth
anniversary of the son Henry and
yifa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
FORM ALLISON CLUB.
Clinton County Meeting Called by op
nonents of Governor Cummins.

Clinton County Meeting Called BY Up
ponents of Governor Cummins.
Special to es-Republican.
Clinton, Jan. 25.-Hundreds OF re-
publicans attended a meeting at the
city hall last night, called for the pur-
pose of effecting an organization known
as the Clinton County Allison club,
which has for its object the boosting
Of the "Grand Old Man" of the senate
for another term Of six years. The
meeting was called Of course by the
opponents of Governor Cummins, and
the new club was organized and is now
in active operation. 1t has many mem
bers in the county at large, papers
having been circulated from Clinton,
thruout the county, stating the objects
of the club. These had many signers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
ally promised both in helping to ar
range for the entertainment and rails
ing II fund to defray the expenses
o. NJ, l. r. & N. ANNUAL MEETING
Road Has Enjoyed Good Business
During the Past Year.
Spe-jal to Times-Republican

During the Past Year.
Special to Times Republican
Iowa Falls, Jan 25.-After Sevcra.
postponemcnts. owing to the inability
of eastern stockholders to be present.
the Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern
Railway company held its annual
meeting in the this city this week. The
following board OF directors was cleo
ted: w. A. Bradford. Jr., of Chicago,
George A. lTernald and G. w. A. Dodge
of Boston, w. j. Souder and J. II. Funk
OF this city. At the adjournment or
the stockholders meeting, the directors
met and elected the following officers:
President. w. A. Bradford: vice pres
ident George A. Fernald; treasurer, g..
w. A. Dodge; secretary w. j. Souder'
general counsel, J. II. Funk. w. j. Sou
der was re-appointed general super
intendent Of the line. The treasurers
report read at this meeting showed
that the line had enjoyed a good bus
mess the past year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
Rowan News.

Special to Times-Republlcan.
Rowan, Jan. 25.-Mr. Will Written
and Miss Luella Fletcher were married
at the M. E. parsonage Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. Reynolds officiating.
These young people have hosts of
friends who wish them we'll. After
brief wedding trip to Reinbeck they
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
TWO FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
Hardwiok and Ripley, Of Hancock
County, Announce Candidates..
Snaclal "a Tinoas. r emf hlican

Special 10 Ttmes-Republican
Britt, Jan 25.--HancOck county pol
itics is getting under way rapidly.
The candidates for representative are
the first to make their announcements
and Mr.. George P. Hardwick. of this
town, and Mr.. c. A. Ripley. of Gar
ner. are already in the field. Both are
we'll known turnout northern Iowa. anS
are admirably fitted for the coveted
office, now held by Mr.. O.. X. Maben.
Of Forest City. Mr.. Hardwick Is now
manager Of the Farmers elevator
here, end Is one Of our progressive
farmers. Several years ago he was
proprietor and editor Of The News. OF
this town. Mr.. Ripley is prominent
attorney at Garner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
Refuses to lndiet Mob.

Keosauqua, Jan. 25-The grand Jury
which investigated the assault upon
Editor f. III. Rockwell Of Pennington.
who was tarred and feathered by q
mob of unknown men, adjourned today
without any indictments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
RIGGS AND WILCOX THERE.
Attend Annual Winter Meeting of
Clinton Co. Teachers Association.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, Jan. 25.-State Superinten-
dent Riggs and Professor Wilcox, of
the Iowa state University, were among
those who attended the annual winter
meeting of the Clinton County Teach
ers' association here yesterday. Both
delivered addresses at the evening
meeting of teachers and Clinton coun-
ty school officers, held in the auditor
ium of the grammar school. Nearly
every pedagogue in the county was
present at the session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
er;nnelI Meets Defeat.

Des Moires, Jan. Boy superior all
around work the Y. M. G. A. basket
ball team defeated the Grinnell five by
the score of SO to 90. 1t was the most
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
Simian.

The Doctor-'I we'll remember what
a severe wrench it gave me to accept
the theory of evolution"
The Professor-"M Monkey wrench? ?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-25
A SAVING FOR THE.
FALL OF 1908

From now until inventory
Feb. LIST, 19O8-we Of
fer twenty per cent go
per cent) reduction on all
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
Boulevard Notes.

Boulevard. Va. September 10
Our little town has been kept busy
handling sporting crowds from the
city. sora shooting. A fine lot OF
the little birds were killed and all OF
the hunters were perfectly ovcrloyed
at the sport and their good luck.
Mr. w. 2. Jones and wife are
spending a while at Bradley Bros
hunting and fishing.
Mr.. Carl Weber and mother are
spending a few days in Washington.
ID. C, and will leave then for TIP
to Madison, Wis. The Weber
Brothers have Just bought fin'
launch and It affords great pleasure
TO their many friends.
The c. & o. has started to put il
a siding for the big factory that
10 be in operation BY December
Mr.. A. II Sharp and Mr.. {. Z
Bancroft are busy preparing the 10
cation for il.
Mr.. A. H Sharp was in Toano o
business Monday.
Mr.. c. 2. Bancroft was IN Kicf
mond on business.
The baseball game at Walker
was largely attended by our villas
. people. Among those from he
j., were: Hon. J. B. Richardson. G.
Bancroft and sons. and s. {. Bu
nett.
The Burnett stock farm paid w
this year. as they shipped sever
head of stock this week.
We will have hearing as to I
courthouse coming to this place
= morrow. the 1lth. when We no
Judge Tyler will decide the quest
:, as TO an election. Irish.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
Church Fair Contestants.

The following ladies and gentle
men have consented TO enter the
Catholic Fair popularity contests;
Misses Kathryn Geddy. Virginia
Peachy, Ellen Barnes. Marjorie
Marable and Julia Charles. Messrs.
J. T. Christian. Gregory Spencer.
T. H. Geddy. N. L. Henley. Frank
Wolfe.
The Fair CommitteCaTish to thank
these ladies and gentlemen for their
Christian courtesy in accepting the
position as candidates. and cordially
invite the many friends of the can
didates to visit the hall on the even
ines of the 21-22 and assist them IN
making the contest very Interest
ing and pleasant event.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
How He Served Oysters.

Not many years ago a certain well
known gentleman who IS an exten-
sive oyster dealer. made his minis
ter a present Of lot Of fine oysters
in the she'll. The ministerial gentle
man was not reared in an oyster
country. and no doubt never before
saw an oyster with its clothes on
AT any rate he appears not TO have
known how the delicious food wss
served.
The story goes that after getting
his oysters home he carefully
washed them. Then he took out
the 'entrails." which was the oys-
ter. Of course. Next he boiled the
shells-long. faithfully and thor
oughly did ne boil them-bUt there
lis no record how the soup" tasted.
AS our ministerial friend IS not here
10 defend himself. We vii pursue
the story no further.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
Club Has Fine Meeting.

The meeting of the Bryan-Kern-
Lamb Club Monday night was an
inerestirg and enthusiastic one. The
evening was frightened by short
speeches from several members.
while the membership was increased
from 80 to % by the addition of %
new men.
President r. /. Spencer called
the meeting to order. After trans
action Of routine business short ad-
dresses were made BY DR.. L. 3
Foster. Hon. LYON G. Tyler ard
Mr.. Milan Smith.
The club adjourned to meet again
at the courthouse next Tuesday
night
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12

Automobiles Tor hire. Call
phone 81.
Mr.. J. II. Seymour is having
painted one of his residences on
Henry street.
Attorney r. T. Armistead has
been visiting his friend. DR.. r. w.
Jaeger. in Gloucester.
Mr.. James Whitehurst. of Nor
folk. a former student. spent the
week here on business.
Mr.. J. P. Goodbar. the photogrs-
yher. has been all smiles for severa
days. Ask him why.
A child was born to a coloreC
woman near town on August 10Th
Sixteen days later. Sept. o. sh'
gave birth to second child.
Mrs. Gregory Spencer. who wa
operated upon in the Memorial hos
pital. Richmond. is doing well an
will soon be out.
Rev. G. S. Kennard viii preac
4 for the Lutheran's in Bruton Pans
church Sunday. Sept 10th At 2:s
p. m. All are cordially invited.
, Labor Day Monday took the I
h ual crowd cut of town. some goir
= to Richmond. others TO the seashor
20 The banks closed and the town h
20 a holiday appearance.
sc Prof. Charles W. Bowry. prin
&c pal of the Burkeville High Scho'
ny paid a short visit to his father. \
DC B. w. Bowry. His many
e friends arc always glad to see hi
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
go. I55 If vol haven't Catch 1t Without Further Deayl
"A WEEKS LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Things You and Your NelghbOrs
Have been Doing.

The knitting MIL. which closed
down on account OF no yarn. VIII re-
sumo operations next week.
Mr.. w. L. Hunt. Of Norge. was
in town Tuesday on business. He
advertises 70 do domestic saving.
and has a fine portable engine for
the purpose. Persons who have
enough timber 10 cut 2SOCO feet
should secure his services. MIR.
Hunt has recently invented an engine
mount which is now in use.
Mr.. II. T. Armistead. the local
cattle tick Inspector. announces that
there are now only three infected
farms in Jamestown district. he
says every effort viii be made tC
get these places clear so that the en-
tire county can be taken out o
quarantine this fall
Rev. Father Van lngelgem. OF IN
Virginia Apostols;e. viii hold SET
vices in the Asylum Chapel on Sur
J day morning. the 10Th. at Q o clock
There will also be a religious dii
2 course in the evening at 7:O. II
public is cordially invited at bot
services. Father Van Ingelgem is
very interesting speaker with wiz
fund Of information. He has le
tured before the art clubs IN n
country and abroad.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
TRUTHFUL JEEMS" AFTER THEM
Says the Public Schools up His Way are :
Great Farce.

J. w. Parkinson. who is anxious TO
get an expert accountant TO go over
the books Of his county and see how
the financial affairs stand. I do
not claim anything IS wrong" said
Mr.. Perkins TO the writer. but l
want to know now we stand" In
this he is opposed by the other
members of the board of supervi-
sors. Mr.. Parkinson has offered 70
pay the expenses of the accountant
out of his own pocket il the county
refuses to DO so. but as yet Il has
not been agreed to. We hope TO
see the day when the state of Viz
ginia will have a travelling auditor to
90 into every county to examine the
: books. II viii be money well spent
: and perhaps untold thousands OF
dollars saved to the state. That
the way the railroads keep up and
: ali corporations. the employees nevei
i know when the auditor is going &C
drop in on them so they keep theii
J books clear of any suspicion anc
D the agent or clerk smiles when tn
!. auditor enters instead Of weeping. a
p would be done by Some Il
this old Commonwealth of Virgins
c If this law should go into effect
c But il viii DC said weep not for yo
!. knew your duty and did It not-de
c part from me ye workers of iniquit
II to the place prepared tor all such.
,. The young ladies' Of TaIleysvill
e will give a grand leap year Germa
Friday night at Morris Park A d
time is expected by all.
Truthful Jeems.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
Providence Forge.

Providence Forge. Va. Sept. II
The revival carried on BY Rev. Al
fred Jones and Mr.. J. Hoge smith
has been quite q success and has
been the cause Of many visitors stop
ping in the neighborhood. Among
those who were visiting were; Miss
Mary Gillian. OF Richmond. visiting
her brother w. +. Gillian; Mrs. L.
II. Anderson visiting her mother
Mrs. ]. r. Robertson; Mrs. K. /.
Coleman and daughters. Miss Gaois
and Manam visiting the home OF the
Jordans: MIR. Geo. Liby. Of Rich
moad. and Mr.. Il. T. Dickerson
of Baltimore, Nd, visiting Mis-:
Essie Camp.
Mr. c. c. Stag was in the village
or business a few days this week.
Miss Ritchie McCann, Of Walk
ers. Va. spent several days witt
Mrs. and Miss Gillian this wee
and attended big ball at Talleys
Vile.
Miss Mary Roberts. OF Richmond
IS visiting her uncle. Nj. P. [
Roberts.
The petition will be acted upo
tomorrow by Judge Tyler as
whether he viii let the courthous
question 60 10 a vote or not b
we all trust he will.
Mrs. J. B. Richardson IS in Rioi
mond with her daughter. Mrs. I
c. Edwards. who IS very III.
Miss c. J. Robertson, our pop
lar G. & 0. agent. and her siste
Lillian. are off on their vacation.
w. F. Gillian was in RichmoI
on business this week.
Messrs. J. M. Gill and broth
are making many changes and Il
provements on their large SIC
which will add much to the looks
the place. Blue Joe.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12

Roxbury. Va. September S-Ihe
school board for New Kent met re-
Gently TO make their annual report
and to settle with the treasurer.
The school will open soon with the
same old rules. FIVE months session.
seven months vacation. All prom
ises made for better schools have
been broken. We blush with shame
for our native county. to sec other
Improvements going on while our
children on which the future OF our
country depends. growing up IN ig-
norance. Such is a lamentable fact.
We rejoice to know that the trus-
tees and other officials of the school
board can not do any repairing and
furnishing any supplies for the
school. This has been done eithei
by the school officials or their ia
vorites. Exorbitant prices charged
and allowed and paid out of th'
school fund until the school system
has become a farce.
The supervisors of New Kent ant
, Charles City counties both seem Il
! be in an unsettled state OF mind
Each board has a live wire and keei
heavily charged.
II is safe to keep away from IN
deadly current New Kent has IN tn
person of Mr.. Sylvanius Goddir
Mr.. Goddin has reached the thre
score and ten mark. but as in va
he is in peace. do or die is his motto
All this can be said by the immens
: outlay of county funds for improv'
e ments of public roads and the court
" house question. While the liN
wire of Charles City board IS M
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
THE NEW
CITY COUNCIL.
OPgaliZatiOlPGr-


Williamsburg now has brand
new CITY council. composed Of rep
resentatve men. and for four years
they viii make the laws. spend the
eity's money and either push for
ward her growth and prosperity. or
permit Il 70 drop back into the old
rutS
The new body takes charge at a
time when il can accomplish great
things. True il Will have 70 shoul-
der a debt Of 5000 or $4,000. but
that should not DC a stumbling
block 70 six wise men. The former
council has given the city lighting
system. a practically new courthouse.
and fire proof clerks office. a new
city Jail. a fire department. and the
finest granolithic sidewalks in the
state. besides a macadamized street.
and many other improvements OF
minor importance.
II is said the new council should
ers $50. 600 debt also. Not a bis
OF il. The taxpayers bear that bur
den. If il may DC called one the
old council having arranged toi
meeting the interest and prineipa
without increasing the tax rate
The new council has only 20 procee'
-r along lines already laid down.
T. The new council that organize'
f. last night IS composed of Nessrs. L
rs w. Lane. ST.. II. ID. Cole. John "
Jones. John'L Mercer. b. Z. Wolf
- Continued on page 4.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-12
Death Of an infant

Nancy Epps. the infant daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. Walter A. Mont
gomery. passed away Monday af-
ternoon at the home Of its parents
on Court Green
The funeral took place Wednes-
day morning at IL o clock from Bru-
ton Parish church. Rev. w. A. K
Goodwin. officiating The inter
ment was in Cedar Grove oemetry.