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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02
LOCAL NEWS.

If you fail to receive your CITIZEN
kindly notify us that we may ascertain
the reason.
Victor Geer, of Clinton township,
has sold his seventy-four acre farm, to
John f. Ohnmacht, OF Carbondale, for
$500.
Don't forget the hot supper to be
given by the ladies of Grace Church on
Thursday evening, Dec. 10th. A fine
lot of Christmas goods will be offered
for sale the same day and evening.
Hon. Leopold Fuerth offers for sale
his desirable restaurant stand on 9TH
street. 1t is understood that if he does
not succeed in disposing of the building
with bars and furnace, he will resume
the business himself when his Legsla-
tive term expires.
The Scranton Tribune did us proud
when it said in its last Saturdays issue
@'The Honesdale Citizen issued a
Thanksgiving number embellished with
colored illustrations. The Citizen un-
der the new management is rapidly be-
coming metropolitan in its undertak-
ings."
Clarence h. Galloway succeeds Mr..
Volter as Superintendent of the plant
of the Honesdale National Elevator Co.
The position is an important one, in
volving many responsibilities, and Mr.
Galloway is to be congratulated on the
implied confidence in his ability shown
bv his promotion.
The sixteenth annual dance OF the
Amity Club came off at Lyric Hall on
Wednesday evening of last week, and il
is needless to say that all who attended
had most enjoyable time. The Amity
people know how to manage such
things, and they make the best use o
their knowledge every time.
"A few days since horse owned by
S. d. Todd, of Lake Como, was fright
ened to death by an auto. The horse
was being driven by his wife, who, al
the auto approached, turned him into
William L. Cummings door yard. Al
OhO ihaSihiiC NhlHACo ny CilC hOiSS tclh
bled violently and dropped dead.
An engine on the Honesdale branch
left the tracks at Panther's Bluff on Fri
day morning last, ploughing up tht
earth for several feet. The front end o
the locomotive was badly damaged, bu
the wrecking crew succeeded in replac
ing it on the tracks and it was taken t.
the local repair shops lin Carbondale
No one was hurt.
Guy Morrisey, aged % years, wal
accidentally shot and instantly killed b,
his brother-in-law, Thomas Donnelly
aged Is, while hunting in Choconu
township, Susquehanna county, on tn,
2lst ult. Donnelly wounded a rabbi
that they ran to earth in ditch, Morris
ey got into the ditch to secure the ami
NAL, Donnelly standing on the edge witt
the gun, which was double-barreled
He had fired one barrel and evidently
had the hammer raised on the remain
ing one, which was discharged as Nor
risey stopped over. The shot struci
Morrisey in the angle of the jaw, pass
ing through the roof of the mouth ant
entering the brain, causing instan
death.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

A Thanksgiving Day wedding took
place at Ledgedale, Salem township, on
Wednesday last, Nov. %, 1908, when
Miss Effie Bortree, daughter of Gilbert
Bortree, of that place, became the bride
of Elwin Grover Conklin, formerly of
Scranton. Rev. j. H. Boyce, of the M.
f. church, officiated, and the ceremony
was performed at the brides home, in
the presence of many friends and rela-
tives. The wedding marches were played
by Miss Grace Staple, of Scranton. The
parlors were adorned for the happy Oc-
casion by q most tasteful arrangement Of
evergreens and chrysanthemums. The
bride was attended by Miss Belle Gilpin,
of Gouldsboro, who carried bouquet
OF chrysanthemums. Claude Bortree,
of Scranton, was best man. The brides
gown was OF white net over white satin,
and she carried a bunch Of bridal rosee.
She was the recipient of many handsome
presents of silver, cut glass and linen.
wedding dinner followed the cere'
mony, after which the happy couple left
on a wedding trip to Buffalo and other
points of interest, taking with them the
best wishes OF large circle of friends.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

Rev. Father William Dassel made a
second couple exceeding happy on
Wednesday afternoon last, when at five
O'Clock he Joined in matrimonial bonds,
at the parsonage adjoining st. Mary
Magdalena's church, Miss Anna f.
Schroeder and John Schmuck.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02
HYMENEAL..

Miss Barbara Hetz, of Seelyville,
and Joseph T. Skurrow, of Newburgh,
N. Y, were married at the home of the
bride on Wednesday last, Nov. 25, 1908,
Rev. w. F. Hopp, of st. Johns German
Ev. Lutheran church, officiating.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

Robert Slaughter, for half a century a
resident of Honesdale and vicinity, died
at his home on Cliff street, on Friday
evening, Nov. o. 1908, after protract-
ed illness, aged 81 years, II months and
10 days, having been born in Lincoln
shire, England, Dec. s, 1915. He was
carpenter by trades but many years of
his life were spent in tanning and farm
ing. He is survived by his wife, three
daughters and one son; also by two sis
tiers, Mrs. VIM. Sad and Mrs. Thomas
Burton, both of Norwich, England.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02
OBITUARY..

Henry II. Clough, formerly of Mount
Pleasant township, died at the home of
his son in Duluth, Mimi, of Bright's
disease on Saturday last, Nov. 2S, 1908.
A more extended notice will appear
when particulars reach us.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

The marriage of DIR. Patrick F. Griffin,
of 3O5 Main street, THIS borough, to Miss
Jennie Rem, of Linden street, Scran-
ton, is announced. The ceremony took
place at the Waldorf-Astoria, in New
York city, on Wednesday, Nov. 25th,
1908. The Scranton Times speaks of
the wedding as the happy ending of a
romance begun last summer, and says:
"The bride is one of the city's best
known young nurses, having been a
member of last years graduating class
at the Moses Taylor hospital, and the
groom is one of the most prosperous
practitioners in Wayne county. The
couple met late in the summer when DIR.
Griffin attended patient in an institu-
ton in this city, where Miss Rem was
one of the nursing corps. The warm
friendship that sprang up between them
finally ripened into love. Before enter
ing the Moses Taylor training school the
bride resided in Bloomsbury"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

Infants, Children's and Misses win
ter Cloaks at MENNER & Cos. New in
styles, best in goods. 22eitf
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

Mrs. William H. Quinn died at her
home in Hawley on Tuesday morning of
last week after protracted illness. She
was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. D. G.
Purdy, and was born at Purdytown,
Sept. 26, 1860. Nov. II, 1889, she was
married to William II. Quinn, by whom
she is survived, with four children,
Margery, Robert, Frances and Chauncey.
She is also survived by her parents, and
two brothers, Chauncey, of Seelyville,
and Kelsey, of Schenectady, N. Y. The
funeral services were held on Thursday.
Rev. B. p. Ripley officiated.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

OYSTER SUPPER at Indian Orchard
Grange. saturday, Nov. y. NJ. J. Hanlan, W &.
HI, bullock and others will make addresses
You. are invited. 'otl
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

Mrs. Elizabeth (Roe) Rogers, wife OF
the late John Rogers, of River street,
died at her home on Monday morning,
Nov. 18th, 1908, from the effects of a
fall down a stone stairway about a week
previously. She was daughter of the
late Thomas Roe, of Cherry Ridge town
ship, where she was born in 1889. She is
survived by son, William, and three
daughters, Mrs. VIM. Wilder, Mrs. Sam
uel Hawker, all living in nHonesdale, and
Mrs. Charles Wagner, of Indian Or.
chard. Also by two sisters and three
brothers. The funeral services will be
held tomorrow, Thursday afternoon al
the residence.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

100 ACRES FARM-Good buildingsEfor
sale or exchange for house i'll Honesdale or
HawIey. jos. .STERNBAUER, Hawiey, Pa
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

Beautiful New Silverware.- de-
signs appropriate for Holluay ''htS; ,a, -
PETERSEN, Honesdale. oSti
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

THEODORE LISKEN. practical upholstcr.
ar aud cabinet maker, $50 Main street. All
kinds OF furniture repaired and upholatsred
In a workmanship manner. 3U5
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

IFORBID all persons To remove hay from
the estate Of Clifford l.. thapniah' "E'' a.
CHAPMAN, Administrator.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

THE WHATSOEVER Circle of the VI. r..
Church will hold its annual fair and supper
Thursday afternoon and evening. December
3rd. Fancy articles. dolls, aprons and nome.
made candy will be for sale. Suppermanrst
table at $50. Tickets. 70 cents. Dto
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

CITIZEN ads bring results,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

SORRENTO. FLORIDA, a popular and
heaIthfll winter resort. For best houses.
rooms and particulars. address G. NJ; Rich
art, as above. o4to
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

HOLIDAY FURNITUREa at BROWNS.
Parlor Suits at Browns,
Bedroom Suits at Browns.
COuches at Browns,
Fancy Chairs at Browns,
Dining cane and wood Chairs AT BrnWh
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

solid Gold-And high grade. gold filled
are right. c. PETERSEN. Honesdale. '9t
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

FOR SALE-Lot and building located at
ll2g Main street. enquire OF Wrne Fee
Gibbs, Honesdale. Pa. auI
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02
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FOR SALE-Ray house. on East Extension
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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

A good hot supper. BE sure to come. Dolls.
candy. everything for Christmas at Grace
Church Sunday School rooms. THURSDAY.
December lUth. oStl
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

The selection Of Holiday Gifts made easy
by aid OF our new Catalog. \ copy mailed
free on request. Write Tor II to-day IL Is
worth having. &. PETERSEN, Honesdale 69tl
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

For SALE-The restaurant building on Uh
street, including front and back bars ana
furnace now occupied 10y John Theobald.
and known as one OF the best business stands
in Honesdale. l.. FUERlH. 39tl
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-02

WAYNE FARM AGENCI:-lf you have
any farm property or realty of any kind. you
can register with us free of cost. and property
will be advertised through the United states.
WAYNE FARM AGENCY. Honesdale.. Pa.
" a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
C, C., C. Musical Club.

The c.. c. c. music club met at the
home of the Misses Mary and Blanche
DeButts, nine miles northwest of this
city, Saturday afternoon. The program
was as follows:
Purple Pansies" DeButts.
eCarillion'-Zuleime Forbes.
"Take Me Back to Dixie (vocaD-
Mabel Corey.
"In Rank and File"-Dorothy Mon
niger.
"The Teddy Bears Dance"-Opal
Shewalter.
.'When You and Were Young, Mag
ge''-Mary DeButts.
Scissors Grinders"-HelenM oninger.
"The Fire Master'-Robert She
walter
Light refreshments We're served af-
ter the program, by the hostesses. The
guests of the afternoon We're Mrs. Hope
and daughter, from Kansas, Mrs. Ma
than Edsall. Mrs. c. l.. Shewalter, and
Mrs. George Roberts, and Miss Zu-
leime Forbes, Of this city. The next
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
BOYS INDOOR MEET
Younger Members of Young Mems
Christian Association of Iowa to
Compete in Novel Athletic Contests
Six Iowa Cities Entered.

The younger members Of six Young
Mems Christian Associations of Iowa
will compete in novel indoor athletic
meeting on the afternoon of Saturday.
March IA. The associations which
have entered are those of this city,
Waterloo, Sioux City, Des Moines, Os-
kaloosa. and OttumWa. Each associa-
ton will hold it's meet in its gymna-
SUM, and the results will be mailed to
all the associations entered. In this
way the winners will be chosen by the
comparison of records made
The boys who will be eligible to en-
ter are those of the Junior and inter-
mediate departments, ranging in ages
from IA to II years. One set of events
has been scheduled for the younger
boys and another for the older. The
events in which the juniors will par
ticipate are as follows:
Three acts on side horse.
1.-Two lap run.
3-Spring board jump for height.
4-Criss cross relay race.
Following are the events in which
the intermediate boys will participate:
Three lap run.
2-Spring board jump for height.
The scoring will be based on a sys-
tenn, which allows a certain number Of
points reckoned on the performance Of
each individual.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
CAR OF ORANGES
oppice Fruit Company Unoads Car Of
the Famous Arlington Heights
"Back Hawk" Brand - Ask Your
Grocer for Them.

A car load of the finest oranges ever
seen in MarshalltoWn was unloaded to-
day by the Oppice Fruit Company.
They are from the famous Arlington
Heights orchard and are packed by
the California Fruit Growers Ex-
change, in itself a guarantee of quail
ity. The Arlington Heights oranges
are known as the BLACK Hawk brand
and Mr.. Oppice says he never saw
finer fruit Be sure to ask your gro
Ger for the BLACK Hawk" oranges.
They are large. very fine COLOR and
Juicy and sweet. The fruit is very
healthful and also very reasonable in
price and everyone should ask for some
of these oranges. You can get them at
most any grocery or at the Oppice
store. Look for the name, California
Fruit Growers Exchange" on the box.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
meeting will be at the home OF Misses
Margaret and Dorothy Moninser, on
March u.
PLAN TO GIVE CIRCUS.
Y. M. C. A. Plans Unique Event to
End Season.

\ circus. with tumhers gymnns,s,
clowns and ring acts, is the unique
feature being planned by Physical Di-
rector Arthus b. Dawson, with which
to end the season gymnasium Work,
early in May. This undertaking Is to
be held at the Railroad y. NJ. {. A.
gymnasium, and will probably be put
on during three successive evenings.
1t will take the place of the usual
exhibition which has been given at
about the same time other years.
The performers will be boys and
men of the gymnasium Glasses. and the
acts, which are to be Incorporated into
the program, arc already being ar
ranged and rehearsed. Tn" circus Will
be a ring affair, and there VIII be
exhibits OF tumblng. mid-air perform
ances on the dying rings. acts on the
horizontal bars, acrobatic stunts. and
any number of clowns. 1t is aimed to
make the circus the most elaborate
and pretentious affair ever attempted
by the physical department of the as
ISOLATION.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
MAKES LIFE MISERABLE
Troubles That Keep Half the Marshall
town Doctors Busy.

Half of the prescriptions the Mar
shalltown doctors write are for troubles
that result directly from a weakened
stomach. Strengthen the stomach
muscles increase the secretion of gas
trio juices, and you will find that COM
mon Observation-Disclosures with it's
headaches, dizziness, depression Of
spirits, spots before the eyes, nervous
ness, sleeplessness and general debility
have been overcome.
From now on build up the strength
and health of the stomach with Milo
ma tablets You will soon find YOUR
self strong and never know the mean
ing of indigestion.
If Mi-o-na did not have an unusually
curative effect in stomach disorders, it
could not be sold on the guarantee CIV
en- by Mcbride & Will to refund the
money unless it does all that is claimed
for it, They give an absolute, unqual-
flied guarantee With every 50-cent box
of Mi-o-na that the money will be re-
funded unless the medicine cures. They
take the whole risk. and you certain
ly can afford to get Mi-ona from them
on this plan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
AMUsEM ENTS.
The Jeffersons in Fathers Success,
1.-THE Rivals" at the Odeon.

The Jeffersons in Fathers Success,
1.-THE Rivals" at the Odeon.
Joseph and William jefferson, sons
of AN illustrious father, appeared at the
Odcon last night in one of their late
fathers successes, THE Rivals, Sherl-
den's famous comedy.
The stormy night resulted In but a
mere handful of people witnessing the
elaborate and artistic production, which
was eminently satisfactory. Mr.. Will
liam Jefferson appeared as Bob
Acres, the part essayed by the late
Joseph jefferson. and MIR Joseph JEFF
ferson gave Sir Luoius O'Trigger, Two
familiar faces We're missed from the
cast by those in the audience who
have witnessed the old Jefferson pro-
duction of the Sheriden masterpiece,
as we'll as the brothers Interpretation
of the comedy. John Jack and Rosa
Rand. who have grown old in their
work with the late Joseph Jefferson
and continued with the sons upon their
fathers retirement We're not with the
company last night. Mr.. Jack and Miss
Rand. as Sir Anthony Absolute and
Mrs Malaprop. We're the big hits Of the
piece in former productions here. Yer
ner Charges an actor of the old school
supplantcd Mr.. Jack. and It can be
truthfully said he proved no disap
pontment Miss Loretta Wells was
hardly the Mrs. Malaprop of her pre-
decessor. A great deal of the original
jefferson production is used in the
presentation of the old English COM
DIV
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
OBITUARY..
Snyde

Laura Snyder, aged II. a daughter
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. William Sny
der. and a sister of Messrs. Newton
and John Snyder, for whom she kept
house, died at the Snyder home, 519
North Third avenue, at 10 o'clock
Tuesday night, of erysipelas and drop
sy Miss Snyder was born at Warren.
Trumbull county, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1896.
She had made her home in this city
several years. Aside from her broth
ers she is survived by a sister, Mrs.
C. A. Wescott, los North Fourth street.
In her younger days Mrs. Snyder was a
member of the Presbyterian church.
The funeral will be held from the res
idence Thursday afternoon at . o'clock,
and will be private, interment follow
ing in Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
Veterans Enjoy Anniversary Event.

William Wallace. who makes his
home with his son. r. G. Wallace. in
this city. was IS years old Saturday
and Mrs Wallace entertained some of
her father in laws army comrades and
a few friends ut 6 80 dinner in hon
or of the event. Those present who
had served with Mr.. Wallace in the
Second Iowa cavalry We're Col. G. c.
Horton. Cen b. A. Beeson. c. n. Brock
and l.. Mckinnon. Other guests We're
w. b. Beeson, f.. b. Emes. a. V.
Speers. Benjamin Nichols, w. e. Tom
linson. r. p. Wallace, and J. e. Wild
man. The hours following dinner We're
enjoyed socially and with five hundred.
On behalf of those present Mr.. Brock
presented Mr.. Wallace with pair OF
zine house SINNERS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
Comparison Of Coffee, Gu b
and Premium House Prices
With Mine.

Below is list of articles which are
handled by your grocerman, giving the
prices at which l can sell them every
day in the year and the opposite col
umn is the prices asked by the club
and premium house. Do you see who
pays for the premium? Then it is al
ways a question as to quality on goods
of which you do not have good
knowledge. If they make that differ
ence on staple articles what must the
difference be on extras of which you
have no way of making comparison.
Now in toilet soaps l can give milled
soap, which means soap with all the
water and I've squeezed out in well
known brands, who have reputation
IN sustain, for less money as note my
list. Did you ever wash with piece
OF soap that made your face and hands
smart? Too much caustic soda put in
to cheaper product.
LIST.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19

the cure The charts containing the
information covered by Professor
Mosher were furnished to the farmers
free by the Times Republican, being
reproduction from the plates, showing
the complete work at the county ex-
pertinent station, as recently pub
lshed in the T.-R. Both Professors
Holden and Mosher spoke flattcringly
of the enterprise shown in furnishing
them TO the short course.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
NEWENs ON MARS.
Ames Professor Gives Humorous Leo.
&,,ra DI,pa}

Ames Professor Gives Humorous Leo
ture on Planet
Message From Mars" was the sub
iect of the humorous lecture delivered
by Prof Adrain NJ. Newens, of Iowa
State College. before an audience OF
$50 people at the Methodist church
Tuesday evening. The blizzard greatly
lessened the audience.
Professor Newcns' lecture, which
dealt with the dream of an old man
who was visited by an inhabitant of
the planet of Mars, was we'll delivered
and we'll received. He pleased his au-
dience exceedingly with his humorous
sallies and interpretations of char
acters woven into the story of his lee
ture. Professor NeWens is an excel
lent and pleasing speaker and clever
imperSonator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
ALBION WEDDING TONIGHT.
Miss Mabel Alvey Will Become the
Bride of Mr.. Burt SchebeT

A wedding of interest u Alhion peo-
pie and other friends turnout the coun-
ty will be celebrated at Albion this
evening. when Miss Mabel Avey,
daughter of William Alvey. will be Civ
en- in marriage TO Mr.. Burt Scheibcl.
Mr.. Scheibel IS a PROSPEROUS young
farmer living six miles west of Al
1,iop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
BOWLING
Standing of the Clubs.

The tailenders won two of the three
games of last nights bowling series at
the Cook alleys, defeating the leaders.
The Crescents We're given q handicap
of thirty on each game, and that was
just enough to win the second, tie
in the actual scores resulting without
it, Anglesburg played d great game.
making three out of four splits in the
last game The scores:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
Four Are Released.

Mrs. Sharp and baby, 9O6 South Gem
ter street. Mr.. Jenkins, of Ames, and
Miss Calamus. all of whom have been
ouarantined in the detention hospital
for smallpox. We're released Tuesday
This leaves sut seven still
in quarantine. :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
NOTHING DOING IN KELLY CASE.
Still No Information Concerning ReIa-
tives of Dead Man.

Nothing has as yet been Learned as
to the whereabouts of any relatives
surviving Daniel Kelly. the man who
died at ST. Thomas hospital Monday
afternoon. AS Kelly has property, j.
r. Binford was named as special adj
ministrator by Clerk of Courts III. c.
Lounsberry Tuesday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19
In the Police Court.

Henry c. Smith and William Whit
ney. arrested for vagrancy, We're sent
to Jail for ten days by Justice Willard
this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-19

Iiscensed to Wed.
Bert e. Scheibel. farmer, aged 25, Of
this city, and Mabel f. Alvey. aged 81,
of Albion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-04-22
Not Likely to Get Road.

Marshalltown, Iowa, April ia
little more than eighteen months ago
Hamilton Browne of Chicago, pro-
moter and builder of .interurbans,
started to promote an electric line
which would run out of this city to
connect with the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul railroad at Melbourne. A
special election was held and a tax
aid, totaling $4,000 was voted for
the road, under the provision that the
tax should be payable only under the
condition that the road be in opera.
ton by July 1, 1908.