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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
Montour Happenings.

Special to Times-Eepublican
Montour, April S.-The ladies OF the
Congregational church will serve u
May Day breakfast May 1.
Mrs. Rhoda, on her way to visit her
uncle. Frank Hammond Of Belle Plaine,
had her hand bag, containing several
rings, a bunch of keys, a garnet pm
and her money, stolen from the depot
at Belle Plaine.
Gypsy Locke returned from Written
Tuesday, where he conducted sue
cessful revival meeting, resulting In
fourteen conversions.
There was very hot time in the
town of Montour over the election OF
mayor. The election resulted in a tie
vote The candidates, r. e. McMichael
and l.. La Wake, each received fifty
five votes. The election was decided by
lot and the lot fell to L. La Wake.
Councilmen C. j. Stevens, E. S. Smith,
Thos. La Due; r. w. Adair, for clerk;
r. e. Austin, for treasurer, and A. A.
Harvey were elected, without opposi-
ton.
Easter music at the Congregational
church April IL at 1880 a. m.
Mrs. H. Avery returned after a
months visit in northern Texas and in
Kansas City.
Mrs. Burrows, of Grinnell, and DR..
G. Ward, of Des Moines, are visiting
their. parents, lIr. and Mrs. G. B.
Ward.
Mrs. Jennie Rlpin of Belle PLANE;
Mrs. j. K Hemphill, of Iowa City; and
Mrs. G. C. Sesingeour, of Belle Plaine,
arrived on Tuesday for a visit at the
Ward home.
Mrs. G. D. Young entertained the
Kensington ladies this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
Facts About New Theory
As Secured by Interviews

plishing for others, decided to try
1t. I have taken 1t about two weeks,
and find myself in a greatly improved
condition. My stomach is in good
shape, and does not trouble me at all.
My rheumatism has nearly disappeared
and I expect to resume work short
ly, for the first time in twelve months.
Mr.. Cooper certainly has wonderful
it has done for me-
another caller was Mrs. T. j.
Smith, Of EOS Hudson street. She
said: I have been a sufferer from
bladder and kidney trouble for twenty
five years. In that time have tried
many prescriptions and various kinds
of medicine, but received little or no
benefit from them. I seldom had a
sound nights sleep, my rest being
broken at intervals turnout the night
I had pains in my back and burning
sensations.
az heard so much of Mr.. Cooper
that came to the conclusion he might
be, able to afford me some relief.
have now been taking the medicine
about a week, and feel better in every
way. The pain has disappeared, and
have no distress whatever 1 have
come here today to express my appre-
citation to Mr.. Cooper for his wonder
! full medicine and what it has done in
my case. l will take pleasure in rec
ommendnis it to others.
"In spite of assertions by various
physicians that Cooper is fad who
will soon Gle out, the young man seems
~ toy hlo 10,
his visit draws to close"
| The agency for Cooper's celebrated
medicines has been given to us. We
are making a fine record with them
Mcbride &. VIII Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03

An article from the Nashville, Tenn,
Banner. published during L. T. Coop
er's visit to that city, throws some
light on the remarkable success Of the
young mans theories and medicines
in various cities visited by him during
the past year. The article is as fol-
lows:
"In view Of the enormous sale OF
Cooper's preparations now going on In
this city and the intense interest
which Mr.. Cooper has stirred up since
his arrival, representative of the
Kramer spent Thursday afternoon at
the Young mans headquarters, watch
ing the swarm of humanity come and
go.
"During the afternoon the reporter
interviewed many of the callers and
obtained statements from all who
cared to give them as to their expe-
rience with Cooper and his prepara-
tions.
"The following are selected from
those statements as being typical OF
the general expression Of the people
seen:
"Mr. B. B. Lasater, living at 1924
North Fourth avenue, when inter-
viewed. said: I have been troubled
with my stomach for the past two
wears and have had rheumatism for
more than five years. Sometimes l
could not walk. and there were times
when l could not even move In bed.
Hard knots would form on my mus
cles, which caused me intense pain.
Gas formed on my stomach after eat
ing. which gave me much pain and
distress. and often I was restless and
tossed all night, losing much sleep and
rest.
"Hearing of Mr. Cooper and the
great work his medicine was accom-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
Collins News.

Special to Republican.
Collins, April 3.-W. Cook and wife
are back home again. They wintered
in New Mexico.
c. w. Ozmun left for Washington,
where he will visit his sister and spend
the summer.
c. Chambers is opening restaurant
and bakery. W. H. Harrison will be
manager Of the business.
w. FL. Thompson left for the north
on business and pleasure trip, and
rest from his business.
II. H. Eath shipped two car loads of
fat steers of his own feeding.
Stark Atwood shipped ten car loads
of stock to Chicago.
Farmers are busy these days get
ting their machinery in shape to COM
mence seeding. Some of the farmers
have their wheat soWed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
BABE HAS CLOSE CALL
Falls Into cistern and Is Held UP by
Deofrmed Sister Lowered by Rope,
Until Help Arrives = Both Nearly
Dead When Rescued.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, April s-The one-year-old in
FAINT Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Martindall,
living at Logansport, fell into a els
tern. the bottom of which slanted to
the center, but contained enough water
to drown. The little one fell in such
a position as to have it's mouth above
the water line. 1t was discovered after
minutes search deformed sister
was lowered into the cistern, and held
the infant up until neighbors arrived.
Both We're nearly dead when taken
from the icy waters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
s6s,o16 OWING COUNTY.
Black Hawk to Collect That Sum for
Care of Insane.


Waterloo, April 2.-There are
standing on the books at the office OF
the county auditor accounts for the
care of insane to tae amount of $685.
O16.
Some of these accounts have been
standing for several years, and some
individuals owe the county as much
as $4,000 for the care Of insane per-
sons.
Where relatives Or guardians are
able to pay for the care of these pa
tients, it appears to be the opinion OF
the county authorities that they should
reimburse the county.
Statements of account are now being
prepared and will be mailed within
short time. A number have already
reimbursed the county for money paid
for the care of insane patients, and the
bills that are presented and not paid
will be turned over. to the county at
torney for collection.
The matter of care of these unfor-
tunates committed by the insanity
commission from this county to the
various hospitals is an important one
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
ACCEPTS LEMARs POSITION.
F. e. Palmer Superintendent of schoo

F. e. Palmer Superintendent of Schools
Five Years at Jefferson.
Special to Times Republican.
Jefferson, April Jefferson is to
lose Prof. +. =. Palmer, superintend-
ent Of the city schools here, who will
go to LeMars next year at a greatly
advanced salary. He is considered one
of the best school men in Iowa. Friends
of Mr.. Palmer are backing him for
the office Of state superintendent In
two years from now, and his promin-
ence in Iowa school matters and wide
acquaintance will make him formid-
able candidate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
FIFTEEN LAND SUITS SETTLED.
Tracts Were Part Of Original Grant to
c., M. G. st. p. Railway.

Dubuque, April 3.-Judge Reed, in
federal court, yesterday decided cases
involving fifteen suits, all based on
an act of congress of May IL, 1864,
making grants of lands to aid in the
construction Of railroads in the west
Over 100000 acres of land were Of
fered the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway company under certain
conditions. The Milwaukee built suf-
ficient road to acquire without ques-
ton 100000 acres of this, but failed
to connect Sioux City with the Min
nesota state line. But 1t assumed
that it had compiled, and It disposed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
A Mjllionaire's Cigars.

"a parcel of the dearest cigars in
the world. $50 in nmber, has just been
dispatched" said a New York tobac-
conist, from the famous Vuelta Abajo
fields in Cuba to millionaire in this
town. The price of one of these cigars
is $3.50. None but fauHless leaves
are used in them, and their making is
restricted to the most experienced OF
workers, who turn out only eight cigars
a day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
Nevada News.
Special to Times..Republican.

Nevada, April 3-The city council
passed an ordinance for the protection
of life and providing for the safety
of public buildings. 1t provides that
the entrance doors of all public build
ings must swing. outward, and it ap-
plies TO churches, schools. opera house
and lodge halls. Nevada's school
houses are all right, but some of the
other buildings are not so arranged.
The Modern Woodmen Of America
held their county convention Wednes-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
An Ambition.

washington Starr
Why are you so ambitious to have
all the railways in existence under
your management"
~ want to be in position" answer
ed MIR. Dustin Stax, "where / can have
my transportation in my pocket, no
matter VIII, part of the world I may
strike. I don't want to be obliged to
stand in line to await the leisure of
a nervous and overworked ticket SELL
or
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03

Of the other 100000 acres to home
steaders, who took possession. The
titles to this 100000 acres were in con-
flict in the cases Judge Reed decided,
he holding that those settlers having
priority Of residence are entitled to
hold the property. The land Is all To-
Gated in northwestern Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
As advertised.

purchased bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and found it to be all claimed
for it in the advertisements. Three of
the family have used it with good re-
suits in summer complaint. ID
Howe, publisher Of the Press, High
land, Wis. For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
TO HAVE QUAKER WEDDING.
Engagement of Two of Penn Colleges
Faculty, is Announces.

Special to Tlmes-RepubIlcah.
Oskaloosa, April 3.-Announcement
was made today of the engagement OF
Professor William E. Berry and Pro-
lessor Ethel c. Rosenberger, members
of the faculty of Penn College. the
wedding to take place in May. 1t Will
be strictly according to the old-time
Quaker custom, in vogue forty years
&c
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
A DANGEROUS Wound

is rendered antiseptic by Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve; the healing wonder for
sores, burns, piles, eczema and salt
rheum 25c Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03

Guard the health of your family by
keeping at hand a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t has no equal
for coughs colds and Group. Sold by
all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
SETTLE TIE VOTE BY COINS.
Mayor r. J. Kelvin, Of GriswoId, Win
the Toss.

the Toss.
Special to Times-Republlcan.
Griswold, April 3.-After having Sc
cured a tie vote with his rival, M. j.
Clovis was defeated for mayor by R.
j. Kelvin, the present incumbent. in
toss up to settle the tie. The two
men and their friends met with the
election board and determined upon
lot to decide the tie. Mayor Kelvin
won the toss and he will retain his
position as Griswold's chief executive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
No Satisfaction.

Secretary Wilson of the department
Of agriculture told at a dinner IN
Washington some OF the strange and
impossible things that were expected
of his department.
"why," he said, zone Of my clerks
overheard the other day two farmers
talking.
".Blamed If think that depart
ment Of agriculture is any good at all,
"'What's the matter now?' said the
second.
""Thinkin' to take a flyer in the
market the first farmer answered. j
wrote and asked 'em how high wheat
was going up to, an here they write
back this mornin an can't give me
no satisfaction at ALL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
S.S.S.h d Of s ;aa s1a29.

that snall
Who are blood who have
tendency family blood faint to hin
the form of Scroua glands brittle bones weak eye
disease pale axy cop1exons sy bodies sores and Ulcers
Those VINO nave
tendency in holding it check during 81
sickness, when the system
other causes the vages ne ea down
into the circulation out the ou deposits aI me I
~ qua!y OF Inc
M ;mnnties and poisons Supplying this vital fluid with
rich qualities S. S IS purely vegetape a
I esneciav adapted which have been a
scrofuous blood Literature On seoA"AA 49, 49,
advice desired sentf all who write. a
A0S'~ N~''A~ THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-03
Her Cheerful WAY.

81 always look on the bright side Of
things" said Miss Peachley.
Suiting the action to the word, she
stepped up to her mirror and looked
long and admiringly at it's bright side.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
Her Ambition.

This Incident was told by an ac
tress who was once playing Rosa
lind. and playing it, as she fancied
rather acceptably. As she entered h a
dressing room az the theatel one nigh
a note from q u,.man was handed II
her which read il this wise
"Dare lac; work for dentist bu1
I have spoiled So many Of lis tee1
saying over your part in the play that
now can say il just as We'll as yor
do. and l want you to let me try il
tonight and see if can't for the den.
fist says he cannot have me am more
and l must pay for his teeth, and so
must so on the stage and I 0ill be
here at O'clock"
The exchange was not made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
MANY THOUSAND
TO BE EMPLOYED

Chicago. April 9.--During the next
80 days railroads OF the United States
will have to find between 100000 and
100000 men to tend their tracks and
,oadbeds and another large army to
20 into their shops and mend their
ears and their locomotives
The railroads ccnterins in Chicago
alone will between April LIST and June
1st, require more than 100000 labor
ers who will be employed in remedy
ing the ravages OF the winter months,
which, with frost and snow have made
many miles Of shaky track and As
more Of softeneu ro2dbed
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
HOBSON'S BILL
PREVENTS COMBINES

Washington. April "a bill has
been introduced by Representative
HobSon. of Alabama, to prevent COM
binations Of firms or individuals from
eonspiring to raise prices OF supplies
furnished the United States govern
ment or combining to put up prices
for structural work.
Any person. firm Or Representatives
OF q firm offending against this pro-
posed law is to be deemed guilty Of 4
misdemeanor and upon conviction be
imprisoned for a term of not less than
@ne year, not more than three wears,
at the discretion OF the court.
Why don't you drink lmon Brew:
It's better. 1920 lin
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
Chanainu His CoIors,

Every Sunday a young bootblaeli liz
New York attended a mission school
This school, through its We'll meaning
teachers, decided to have 4 Christina,
tree. The gifts for the pupils We're
provided FOR them by the teachers and
some patrons Of the school.
Jimmy, the bootolack, WAS there
Christmas eve, but was much disap,
pointed when his present proved to be
copy OF Brownings poems. He fold
ell it carefully in the paper in which
be received Il and took it home.
The next Sunday the superintendent
OF the mission school announced that
any child who was disappointed with
his Or her gift could exchange it.
Jimmy marched boldly to the front
with his
What have you there, Jimmy"
''Brownfng, sir.
"And what DO you want in ex
CHANGE"
"B!ae,liag, sir"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
PROGRESS REPORT
FROM KANSAS CITY

Kansas City. April 9,-The spring
trade of the interior towns Of the
prairie states is opening satisfacto-
rily and reports from bankers and
merchants indicate that there is little
sentiment OF over left.
Buildin. is rapidly. picking up and
lumber dealers are shipping to fill
good sized orders. The lower prices
for lumber and building materials are
inducing construction aud towns are
entering on improvements to take ad-
vantage of the conditions. As there
is plenty OF money with which TO take
up bond issues, it is easy for the mu-
inequalities to do this.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10

Animals to the number Of 7O0O0.O0N
are killed yearly for the sake Of theH
fur.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
Quadruoeds That Lay Eggs.

The salesman as he wrapped up the
eggs coiiversed politely.
There are quadrupeds that lay
maam." he said.
'"T'hat lay eggs"
YES They are mammals, ma'am
too. Their home is in South America
their names are the ornithorhynchus
or duck billed platypus, and the echid
ma, or porcgpiue ant eater. They are
the loves. mammals known"
"RealIyw
oh, yes, The duck billed platypus
lays Two eggs at a time. But the
ectiClaa lays but one egg. which it car
r!e5 in a natural pouch beneath it.
stomach-there's an idea for the he!
there-until the kid echidna, so Il
speak, is hatched out."-Los Angeles
Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
mot Worth a Curse"

Curse, anything worthless Corrup
ton of the old English word kerse. Il
small, sour wild cherry; French, cerse,
German, kirsch. "Vision Of Piers Pillow
man"
Wisdom and witt move is not worth a
kerse,
But II It be carded with cootis as clothers
kembe their woole.
The expression mot worth curse
used frequently nowadays IS therefore
not properly profane, though it is fire.
Quently intensified by a profane ex
pletivN
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
Was This a Trained Mad Doa?

Not long ago q telephone call was
received at the Flora avenue police
station requesting that an officer bt
sent to a house to kill Il dog supposed
~ mad. When the officer arrived Ii.
met a negro.
There's a dog under them steps an
he's shore mad" the negro said eXcit
edly.
The officer fired one shot without HIT
ting the dog. The animal started tc
run away.
Gimme that gun quick. I'll xii!
him." the negro shouted.
Saying which he reached for the of.
ficer's revolver and got 1t. He then
pursued the dog. aiming the revolver
at 1t as 1t ran ye!ping down the street.
The policeman waited expecting the
negro 10 shoot at any moment. The
negro and dog-and the revover-went
round Il corner and never came back.
The officer has bought another revolv
er. He says he thinks the dog was
tra!red.-KaIlSas City Star
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
OLD PAINTINGS
ARE UNEARTHED

Athens. April 9.-The Archaeolos-
ical Society," Of Athens, announces
the discovery near the site OF Pega-
sus in Thessaly OF nearly a thosan6
marble stelae. OF which about four
hundred bear traces OF important en-
caustic paintings OF unusual orisi-
nality and workmanship. They are
said to belong to the second and third
centuries before Christ, and there is
reason for attributing some OF the
work 10 Polignotos Nd Ape.les.
Thirty, in state OF perfecr preser-
walton. show brilliant coloring.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
GRAPHIC or any other newspaper.


We desire to call the attention Of all our subscribers
to paragraph Of Section 436 Postal Laws and Rrgula-
tlonS
"A reasonable time viii be allowed publishers to Sc
cure renewal Of subscriptions but unless subscriptions
expressly renewed after the terms for 1vhicI +bn
are paid within the following periods Dailies TIREE
MONTHS, veellies within NINE MONTHS they shall
not be counted in the legitimate list Of subscribers and
copies mailed on account thereof shall not be accepted for
mailing at second-class postage rate
The foregoing law is self-explanatorv. # makes #
abs9Hel bhdng on the er?phic to stop every sub
every daily subscriber that is past due three months m
less renewed within reasonable time. The regulations
went into effect January l. 1908, but owing to the fact
that no previous notice had been given publishers we
have been granted reasonable time to notify all such
subscribers and give them chance to renew before
stopping their paper. a.
Hence, We earnestly call upon every one of our sub
scbers who past due to either call and settle or mil
us the amount to extend his subscriptions as REQUIRED
by the Postoffce department.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
y. L. ROBERTS 4 son.
Il. I. Roberts Abstracter Of Titles
1l3 Main Street.

Our complete set Of abstract
looks Of Jefferson County, Ark,
(Which are the only ones Of their
kind in eXis' Hee) have furnished
abstracts Of title to a majority of
the land owners OF this City
aad County since 1884. All alb
stracts are given our personal at
tention, we have no apprentices.
1t costs no more to have your alb
stracts made from this OLD RE
LIABLE set Of books and by Alb
stracters who have something to
back their certificates Having
such books as ours in the Office
an abstract can be drawn up in
a very short While, hence saving
the delay Of search Of the many
records Of this County.
2-29-1W
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
GLASS BUSINESS
IS BOOMING

Wheeling, W. Va. April 9.-BUsi-
ness in the glass market is better as
far as the window glass manufacture
ers are concerned, than for months
past Many additional pots have been
placed in blast durin& the past few
weeks. and indications are that the
number Will be Increased al an eariT
date
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
A littIe In DOUBT.

Hostess-I hope we shall see yor
again next Wednesday. I'm giving =
dance Mr Young-Im awfully sorry
but I'm going 10 Il wedding. Hostess
Oh, indeed. TN sure You'll enjoy YOU
SELF far more. Mr. Youn@-l'm not
sure. You see it's my own wedding.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10

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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-10
Recipe For Eap piness.

To watch the corn grow or the bios
SONS set, to draw hard breath Owe
plowshare or spade, to read, to think
to love, to pray-these are the thiA@'
that make men happy-John Rpskin.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-03-27
NOTICE.

The Journal finds it necessary
to announce that hereafter we
will be unablet to publish long COM
munications on any subject, obit-
uaries or wedding notices. The
demand on our space is such that
it is necessary for communice-
tons to be boiled down and then
we shall have to exercise our
privilege OF cutting out all super
1ous and useless parts of the
communication, or decline to
publish any part of it. Do not
send US communications as a fav-
or to fill in space; We always
have more matter than we can
get in the paper and unless ar
ticles are short, of interest to
the general public and to the
point, they will find their way to
the waste basket or be returned
to the writer. We want the
news in a neWsy way but can
not insert everything sent to Us.
No paper does this and you must
not be surprised if your article
is left out.
THE JOURNAL.