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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
CROWD is VERY ORDERLY.

Police Department Has Very Little
Trouble With Fair Visitors.
Wednesdays fair crowd, which num-
bered into the thousands, was very
orderly one. and the police department
had not much more than the usual
amount of work to do so far as arrests
We're concerned, There We're no serious
disturbances of any kind reported. and
but comparatively few arrests were
made for drunkenness or disorderly
conduct.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
Farmers National Congress at Madi-
son, Wis, Sept. 81 to 80.

Are you going to attend the conVeh-
tfon of the Farmers National Con-
gress at Madison, Wis, which will be
held Sept. "a to 80? If so, see that your
railroad ticket to Madison reads via
the Chicago, Milwaukee st. Paul
Railway. Excellent train service to
Madison via this railway from most
points in the central west. Complete
information about railway fare, tram
service, etc, free from your local agent.
F. A. Miller, general passenger agent,
Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold.
A. j. Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana,
writes: Last year I suffered for three
months with a summer cold so distress
ing that it interfered with my business.
I had many Of the symptoms of hay
fever, and a doctors prescription did
not reach my case, and I took several
medicines which seemed to only aggra-
vate my case. Fortunately 1 insisted
upon having Foley's Honey and Tar IN
the yellow package. and it quickly
cured me- My wife has since used
Foleys Honey and Tar with the same
success. Mcbride & Will Drug Co
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
FORMER RESIDENTS WE'D.
Thad Gregory, Old Central Conductor
and Mrs. Kate Coppock Married.


Word received in this city announces
the marriage at Billings, Mont, Of
Thad Gregory, former Iowa Central
conductor of this city, and Mrs. Kate
Foster mith-Coppock, also formerly
of this city, but more recently of Los
Angeles, Cal. The wedding was cele-
brated at Billings, Mont, by the Rev.
H. Samuel Fritsch. pastor of the Con-
gregational church.
Mr.. Gregory has been living at Cody,
Wyo., where he is the agent for the
Continental Oil company, and is en-
gagged in the coal business. For eigh-
teen years he was a conductor on the
Iowa Central, out of this city, and later
resided at Boone. Mrs. Coppock lived
here until within recent years.
MIR. and Mrs. Coppock will make
their home at Cody.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
! +.

"If plants have thoughts. feelings,
and emotions similar to those of hui
man beings"
"Well?"
How the average canteloupe must
chuckle with malicious glee at the look
of disappointment on the face of the
person who has just cut it open!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

those nations so earnestly desire to
remain Monaghan and not to be eau
casianized" they must appreciate the
desire of America and Australia to re-
main distinctively Caucasian and An
gle Saxon lands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

One of the worst features Of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious dis
ease and before the victim realizes his
danger he may have fatal malady.
Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first
sign Of trouble as it corrects Irregular
tiles and prevents Bright's disease and
diabetes Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
MOVE OLD LANDMARK.
Abel Homo, on EIks' Recently 40
quired Property IL Sold.

quired Property Is Sold.
The old Abel home, at 206 East Main
street, which, with the land on which
it stands, was bought by Marshall
lodge. No 312, B. P. o. E., is being
moved away. The house has been sold
to Charles Stegman, who is having it
moved to lot on North Seventh
street The house is one of the land
marks of the city, and Is one of the
oldest residences in or near the bust
ness section of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Rings Little Liver Pills for bilious
ness, sick-headache. They keep you
we'll. csc. Try them. B. A. Morgan's
drug store. v,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Among the worlds best things to
drink is. "Salada" Tea. Its purity,
flavor and deliciousness stand unriy-
allied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

For the first time in perhaps years
the crowd that came from stations on
the Story City branch to attend the
fair Wednesday and today, were fur
nished with ample equipment by the
Iowa Central. Three extra coaches
were added to the outgoing train on
the branch Wednesday evening, and
the crowd which came on the train
this morning NEEDED all of the room in
the extra cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Mrs. Leo Mcnamara and Mrs. III.
Showalter arrived home Wednesday
evening from Commerce, where they
were summoned a few days ago owing
to the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs.
George w. Florer. Mrs. Florer's death
was due to abscess of the lung, and oc-
Cured Sunday. The funeral was held
on Tuesday. Mrs. Florer was a for
mer resident of Kellogg, and has
many acquaintance in the southern
mart of this county,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. jonathan Shafstall, of
Morrison. cousins of Mrs. e. Hepner
are visiting at the Hepner home for G
few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
SUPERIOR 70 LEMONADE.

Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
teaspoonful added to a glass OF
cold water with sugar. makes a delic-
ious summer tonic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Cheap cloaks for children as we'll as
inferior grades at low prices for women
are expensive at any price We cell
you garments OF quality. That means
we stand back OF every garment we
sell M T. Andrews
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

The high school students are to hold
a penny social Saturday evening ir
the manual training building, and in
wife the people of the city to attend
The proceeds will go toward the ben
eft of athletics.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Mr.. G. E. Hall, of Kansas City, is
spending a week at the home of his
brother, Mr.. w. P. Hall, at State Cen
TO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Mrs. Josephine Marsh returned home
Wednesday evening from Irving, where
she has been for a short visit with her
son, Rev. G. e. Marsh, who delivered
his farewell sermon as pastor of the
Church of God at that place on Sun
day night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Mrs. w. HI. Rose, of Oskaloosa, a
former resident of this city, is here as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A Colt,
and will remain the rest of the week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

The thorough courses offered by the
Central Iowa Business College will
make of you more progressive farmers
and more successful business men.
Catalog free. Visitors welcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Tonight, at the Odeon, the Hickman
Bessey company will present the SEN
sational drama of city life. entitled
'The Bowery Girl in four acts. New
songs and specialties will be introduced
thruout the piece. Prices 10. 20 and
80 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

About twenty Of the Marshall Oil
company employees surprised Mr.. Har-
ry Ritter at his home, 500 East Main
street, Wednesday evenig. He is leav-
ing the employ Of the company to enter
Iowa State College, Ames, and was
presented with a handsome signet
ring. The evening was spent socially,
and refreshments were served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Perry's harness exhibit at the fair
grounds is attracting much attention.
The, invisible stitch and folded stitch
Jobs will interest you, as we'll as the
entire exhibit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Mr.. James Sanford of Seattle, Wash,
arrived in the city this morning and
spent the day here with his grandsons,
Ralph and Ben Sanford. Mr.. Sanford
stopped in this city while on his way
to Ridgeway, Mo-, to visit with his son
Mr., =. L. Sanford.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Every day or so we have new suit.
arriving. Come and look them owe,
before you buy. M. r. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Fifteen friends of Mr. and Mrs. M.
S. Mcfarland, 305 North First street
surprised them at their home Wednes-
day evening, the occasion being Mr..
Netherlands birthday anniversary. The
evening was spent socially, and a lunch
brought by the crowd was enjoyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Miss Harriet Taylor was in Des
Moines Wednesday night to attend the
m arriage of her friend, Miss Vera
Johnson, to Mr. Samuel A. Myer, of
Denver, Col. Mr.. Meyer was a former
newspaper man of Des Moines, and
was connected with both the Register
and Leader and Daily Capital before
going to Denver to take up work on
the Times
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

The Flints are to be the attraction
at the Odeon for one solid week, COM
mencing Monday Sept. q. Come and
see them, shake off the blues and en-
joy a hearty laugh. Ladies will be adj
mitted free Monday night if accom-
panied by one paid 80 cent ticket pur-
chased before s p. m. Prices re-
mainder of week IL. Is, So and so
cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

T. S. Cartwright, of this city, had on
the Chicago market Monday a con-
signment of swine that sold for S7.S71s
The shipment consisted of mixed bar
rows and sows, averaging 302 pounds,
and the price obtained was the high
est since April, 1903, for such a large
and heavy lot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17


Mr. A. F. Steward and wife, of Chi
cago, arrived in the city this morning,
and will remain for a few days visit
at the home of Mr.. Stewards parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Steward Mr.
Steward is a member of the live stock
commission firm of Tracy, Steward &
Co., and has become sufficiently inter-
ested in the fair of his home county
that he has announced that he will put
up a silver cup as a prize next year,
to be awarded as a special to the
breeder showing the finest fat steer
The preliminary hearings of Paul
Radloff, who is in Jail charged with
arson, and the three Italians, Salvo-
tore and Gaetano Di Francisco and
Cataldo Acri. charged with receiving
and concealing stolen property, which
were to have been heard by Justice
L. S. Millard today, have been con-
tinued indefinitely. Neither of the
cases will come UP until County At
torney ]. H. Egermayer has time from
the Investigations of the grand jury,
which are now in progress. to handle
them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Norris, Jr., en-
tertained company of fourteen
friends at dinner Wednesday evening.
complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs. q. r.
Dodson, Of Danville, Va.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Crowl and Goods minstrel show al
the penny social Saturday evening will
attract as much attention as Uncle
TOMS Cabin did several years ago
The show will be a skillful reproduce
ton of plantation life in the south with
vaudeville and musical specialties
Come and judge for yourself as to its
merits.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17
Two opticians. Chamberlain.

Fair visitors-take home one of those
fine framed pictures. worth SIS for $1.9S
at Simmons Book Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

HI Henry's minstrels, known from
sen to sea, will give one of their splen-
did performances at the Odeon Sunday
night, Sept. 20. Their program is one
of the highest excellence, beautiful
stage settings and moving electrical
Transforming effects. Prices only rs,
35 and SO cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-17

Ever notice your porch winter morn-
ings and find it peppered with SCOT
from some neighbours chimney? Put
it down that family does not use Sol
way coke because, there's no smoke or
SCOT in Solvay. Don't be the same kind
of an offender to your neighbors, and
at the same time keep your own home
free from the disagreeable features of a
dusty, smoky fuel. Solval coke for
sale nv Consumers F,lel comnany
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
Flower Parade Entries.

Mexico women and horses have al,
ways been conceded without peers.
Since the first flower parade aver held
In Mexico, q number Of years ago,
there has never been another oppor-
tunity to display them together. One
of the features of the approaching
drummers convention is such a flower
parade at which time there will be an
exhibition Of charming and lovely wo-
man drawn by the best thoroughbred
horses whose equal cannot be found.
At q meeting held In Buckners Tea
room, Monday evening, preliminary
arrangements for the parade were con.
sumated.
Twenty-four entries were made and
In most instances, the colors OF tn.
vehicles decided upon. The humble,
Of rigs to be In the parade is not al
large as hoped for but 1t is believed
Others will eventually enter wher
they realize that Mexico must maxi
the best showing possible for the goot
OF the city.
The chairman of the flower parade
committee had the following to say,
last evening, after the meeting:
"We were In hopes there would be
at least fifty vehicles In the process
sion. Unfortunately many who first
signified their intentions Of partici-
pating withdrew because they
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04

thought the expense too great. In
truth for 81 so or s5 q beautiful dec
orative scheme can be carried out"
"There are "a entries at present and
we should have at least that many
more. Mexico wants to make such a
show as no other city has ever had.
We have the horses and vehicles as
well as the pretty girls and handsome
women to grace them.
Several ladies came forward at 1.-THE
meeting and offered to ride horseback
In the parade. We would like to get
/! fully fifty women equestrians; two be-
tween each rig. 1t will add much to
the appearance Of the vari.colored
linep.
The following have signified their
Intentions Of entering; in some In
stances the color scheme has been de-
cided upon:
r. W. Berrey, for the Elks; Mrs.
w. W. Williams, Mrs. W. J. McLoney,
Miss Pearl Morris, P. w. Weber,
Mrs. J. w. Lee, Jr., Miss Marie Rose,
Miss Mable Pitcher; Mrs. W. G.
Burks, Mrs. f. A. Morris, f. A. Nor
ris, City Council, Eagles Lodge, Miss
! Edyth Brewer, the J. W. Million chill
dren, DR.. Toalson, w. e. West, Otis
Purdy, Misses Mary Garrett, Inez
Willard; J. 3. Llewellyn, Miss Scud-
der, Gas So Electric Company, Mrs.
Schaide and Mrs. Gallaher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
County News.
CHAMP

There will be quarterly meeting at
Bethel next Saturday and Sunday.
Presiding Elder Browning will preach
on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, also
Sunday morning at eleven. Sunday
School Sunday morning at ten O'Clock.
Mr.. Scott Mccoy, and wife OF north
OF Mexico, visited friends and relatives
here Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Jennett Gilmore, daughter
Mamie and Miss Ina Satterield, Of
Concord, visited Mrs Y. @. Thomas
and Mrs. r. A. Boyd last week.
Mr.. George Deans many frie nds
will BE- sorry TO know that he is very
sick In Columbia at the home OF bis
brother-in.law, Bert Casey's Mr..
Dean has been troubled for some time
with Gladstone and 1t Is feared that
he is now In q serious condition.
Misses Bessie and Cleo Settle spent
q few days last week near Centralia,
with their sister, Mrs. Jones, who is
very sick.
Rev. Palmore will preach at Beaver
Dam Sunday morning and evening.
Mi. Floss Bradley has q fine new
buggy.
Mr.. J. Fl. Wilkins had two horses
badly cut on the wire last week.
Miss Bessie Crockett is visiting Miss
Lucille Pagan In Macon City.
Q. ii Dean and sister, Miss Laura,
went down to Columbia last Friday,
to see their brother, George.
Miss Sleatter, OF south OF town,
visited Miss Annie Leibengood, Sun
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
N

Miss Annie zimmerman and Kuenst.
ing returned Monday to their homes
In st. Louis.
Miss VorhOtf returned to st. Louis
Sunday after q few days visit with
friends In this vicinity.
Miss Alma Mcdowell is visiting in
Kansas City.
Miss Bentley Of Montgomery City
was the guest OF Miss Eunice Walker,
Sunday.
John and Joe Niehaus were at Mex.
leo, Monday.
The following spent Decoration
Day at Liberty: Henry Overbagh
and daughter, Ethyl, Mesdames
Pogue, Wilburn, Overbagh, Pinckney
French, johnson, Misses Ida Over
bagh and Hazel Friedman.
The M~artinsburg Band went to
Middletown Saturday to play for the
Decoration services.
q. p. French, John Niehaus and
Dr.. Diven were at Mexico, Tuesday.
1.-THE Story Of the Pink Rose" de-
livered at the Methodist church gSun-
day night by the pastor, Rev. Moore,
was listened to by q large and appre-
ciative audience.
Mrs. Dolson Of st. Louis and Mrs.
Niehaus of Collinsville, Illinois, who
we're with Mrs. Anna Mary Niehaus
In her last sickness and death returned
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
The Honesty of Prison Goods.


A while ago In New York City .
settlement worker was asked by .
boy, ''Say, amt there anything an
honest boy can do? You send all the
bad boys to reform school, where they
can learn q trade. But an honest fell
low stands no show to [learn any
thing.n This1settlement worker, as
have many others, wondered whyi pro
vision for industrial training for bad
boys is made, while there ts Inone fol
honest boys.
The following story, recently re-
lated In Youths Companion, Illus.
trates the point in a manner. interest
ing to the shoe trade, though 1t does
not point out the need Of a system OF
industrial education:
In q little town a few years ago
there was o shiftless colored boy
named Ransom Blake, who, after be-
ing caught In a number Of petty de-
linquencies, was at last sentenced to a
short term In the pe~nitentiary, where
he was sent to learn a trade. On the
day of his return home he met a
friendly white acquaintance, who
asked:
swell, what did they put you at In
the prison, Ranse?"
"Dey started In to make q honest
boy out'n me, sah."
''That's good, Ranse, and / hope
they succeeded"
"Dey did, sah."
sand how did they teach you to be
honest?"
"Dey done put me in the shoe shop,
sab, Mailing pasteboard on ter shoes
for Soles, sah."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
BAD SHOT.
1t Is Rumored a Man Shot Five
Times at q Prowler and Then
Twice at His Wife About
1890 O'clock Tuesday
4 $3.50 tsaal.. Night.

Citizens of north:Mexico, at 1890 p,
M, Tuesday, Just after the circus,
were aroused by seven shots being
fired from a revolver. 1t is rumored
that a citizen Of that part Of town
while sitting on his porch noticed a
man prowllng about his house and
commenced shooting at him. s:The
man ran as rapidly as possible, and
although he headed under the electric
light be escaped without injury, as
far al known. IL is also rumored that
later the citizen referred toqparrelled
with his wifeia and shot either at her
or into the air to scare her. No dam
age seems to have been done, except
ing q waste Of ammunition. The
prowler Is said to be known and is not
n burglar,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
NORTH JEFFERSON Paw
ING FALLS THROUGH.
Resolution introduced to Pave
East Promenade Street at City
Council Meeting Monday
Evening.

At the adjourned session Of the city
council Monday evening but two mat
ters we're seriously considered and
acted upon. The paving ordinance
relative to North Jefferson st. failed
to receive Its first reading and the In
PRODUCTION of a resolution to pave
East promenade street was accept.
ed.
The action regarding the paving
proposition on North Jefferson street
means the movement has been abor'
tive. The question remains where II
was when the matter was first agi.
tated.
The paving of East promenade will
extend to Lowden st. or what is known
as the Blattner corner. This is the
| third trial to place pavement on thii
thoroughfare and II there Is anything
in three being a charm the move
ment should result In success.
The council also voted to donate Oil
toward the new uniforms for the fire
department.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
PATRICK D DEAD.
Father of 7. F. ROdsn of This City
Passed Away at the Home Of
bis Son in Oklahoma City.

Patrick Roden, formerly OF this city
and the father of 7. r.. Roden, died !,
the home Of his sons In Oklahoma CITY
Tuesday night OF old age. The de.
ceased was about eighty years old. he
was born in Ireland. When q young
man he came to this country. He
was a resident Of Missouri for
about sixty years, and for nearly fifty
years be lived in this County, engaged
IN farming and stock raising. Mrs.
Roden proceeded her husband to the
grave some eight years ago. He is
survived by three sons. They are Pa
trick Jr., and Lawrence OF Oklahoma
City.
The remains will be brought to this
city and the funeral will take place
Friday morning from the Catholic
Church In this city at 10 O'Clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. Father ]. ]. Dillon.
The Ledger joins other friends In
extending sympathy TO the bereaved
ones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-06-04
A MEXICO wooER.
ST. LOUIS GIRL ASKS AID OF P0-
LICE TO CHECK ATTENTIONS
OF YOUTH WHO WOULD
WED HER-Y0UNG MAN
is FROM MEXICO.

@a
The pr0prietress Of a family hoteI
at Grand avenue and Morgan street
has appealed to the police to protect
one of her young women guests from q
too ardent sutton from Mexico, Mo
that she and other guests may obtain
some Sleep.
Night after night, 1t is said, he hal
rung the telephone repeatedly at vari
GUS hours Of the night. In addition
he has called perslstently in the dal
time and has kept the hotel In a tur.
MOL for the last two weeks. On ont
occasion an encounter occurred.
SAYS HE ANNoYs HER
The young woman who is trying &c
escape the attentions which she says
are undesirable to her is Miss Minnie
Lightfoot, "a years old, a brunette
Of striking appearance, employed as
. saleswoman in q downtown store.
The sutton, an electrician, ID said &c
claim they formerly were engaged.
She denies this. She lived with Q
sister Of his, but changed her place
Of residence two weeks ago to get
away from him, she says. Within q
day or two he found her new board.
ing place and the bombardment OF
telephone and personal calls began.
THROWS PIANO STOOL.
Last Friday evening when he went
to the hotel and found Miss Lightfoot
In the parlor with another caller be is
said to have piled q piano stool with
the result that the other caller suffer
ed a scalp wound, The police were
called, but neither Of the men would
prefer charges against the other.
Sunday, Miss Lightfoot says,she was
annoyed by the sutton when she went
for a car ride with a son of the pro-
prietor of the hotel.
Miss Lightfoot does not wish to
have the young nan arrested and is at
her wits end to know how to protect
herself otherwise. She Ia said to have
written to his mother and a sister in
Mexico, Mo-, asking them TO reason
with him.
Meantime, the proprietress OF the
hotel has asked the police to keep an
eye out aud ''shoo" him away from
the neighborhood whenever he ap-
pears, for the sake Of the peace OF
herself and guests.