Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-21

firing labor has developed.
The children of Rev. Oviatt, who
have been suffering from spinal men,
nights, are some better, and the ply
sicians have hope of their recovery
Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien and son.
Maurice. came up from Marshalltown
Saturday and visited with friends.
Mrs. Mary Middleton. of Union, was
the guest OF her daughter, Mrs. Ella
naggins. a few days this week.
Mrs Dema Smith was in Marshall
town Friday, in attendance at the flu
neral of her brother-in-law, Mr.. G..
Tuttle.
The market day sale in Liscomb Sat
urday was a very successful affair, and
we'll pleasing to the promoters and di-
rectors
j. Baughman, the popular horse
buyer of the county seat, was present
at the market sale Saturday, and made
several purchases
IT, A. Robinson and wife arrived
from Colorado Springs Monday. and
will visit for y short time with rem
tiveS.
Lewis Adams, who went to Roches-
ter Mimi. a couple of weeks ago for
the purpose OF securing an artificial
foot, returned home Saturday. having
the missing member very cleverly du-
plicated. altho he is as yet unable to
walk without the assistance of cane
Mr. Henry Jansen came from Des
Moines Thursday. to attend the fu-
neral of Mr. r. w Melick.
A gymnasium has been started by
the principal of the school here for the
benefit of the high school young men
who are anxious to develop their
muscles as we'll as their brains, and re-
port tells of commendable interest In
the work which they hope to accom-
plish.
Mrs. Joseph Stieret and children
visited with c. c. Church and wife
Monday and Tuesday.
The elevator was broken into Sun
day by young man who seemed to be
travelling for the purpose of investi-
eating the hidden novelties of bust
ness houses. He was captured by
company of citizens, and brought to
town, later being escorted to the coun-
ty seat by an officer. who delivered nm
over to the bar of Justice
f. T.. Burkhart and Elmer Brindle
shipped hogs and sheep to Chicago
Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Propst was guest at
the DR.. Mershon home. Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Haggins, OF I'm
ion. We're visiting in Liscomb Tues
day
Rev. LIoucks preached very inter
esting discourse on 1.-The DeluSion OF
Christian Science" at the Reformed
church. Sunday evening.
The Monday club held its annual
banquet and entertainment at the
home of Mrs. SADIE Bueghly. Tuesday
swept the village and surrounding
country caused some difficulty IN the
preparations, but nevertheless the oc-
casion may be classed among the
many successes Of this illustrious clan.
The officers of the club received and
welcomed the guests. Dinner was
served at O'clock, the Misses Bernice
Berry, Hazel Adams, Orpha Smith.
Alice and Florence Boyd, acting as
walters. The dinner was faultless, and
was served in three courses, after
which Mrs. Minnie E. Lincoln distin-
guished herself as toastmistress. The
gentlemen responded with stories, some
of which would have made Annanfas
green with envy. Rev. George Biers-
born received the prize, which was
book for the best told tale, and Earl
Parker was given a Ratchet for the
worst one. A program consisting OF
music, both vocal and instrumental,
followed, and the club ladies quartet
was a most pleasing feature. Pro-
,gressiye conversation on subjects APP
propriate to the occasion caused much
merriment. the prize for the most vol
uble talker among the gentlemen be-
ing awarded to DR.. Marble. and the
prize to Miss Rose Lincoln, for be-
ing the best lady conversationalist. The
decorations were suggestive of st
Valentine, the matching of hearts Sc
curing partners for dinner, and red
carnations, the club flower, being
prominent. Among the invited guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. S. Dickerson. Earl
Parker and George Willitts, and Pro-
fessor Shook, and the husbands and
sweethearts of the club ladies, making
the attendance about forty, and all ex-
pressed themselves as having enjoyed
a most pleasant evening.
Miss Eta Early, Mrs. Dell Burkhart
and Hazel Barber We're Marshalltown
visitors, Saturday
Mrs. Frank O'Brien continues In
critical condition with no marked i'm
provement
Mr.. Jacob Durham and sister Miss
Flora. dined with Mr.. and Mrs. j. q.
Scott, Sunday.
Bernard Moore has returned from
Minnesota.
vANCLEvE.
Feb. 21.-George Apple is having an
attack of the grippe.
Miss Norah Wensel returned home
from Marshalltown Sunday.
Clarence Pierce. of Waterbury, Neb.,
is visiting at the George Wensel home.
Mrs. w. e. Preston spent Monday in
Marshalltown.
Charles Peer of State Center, visited
this vicinity Sunday.
Mayor Gowdy was business visitor
here the first Of the week.
Messrs. NJ L. and A. j. Andrews, f.
A. Gowdy w. r. Warden. Walter War
cen and Ray Turnbull. and Miss Julia
Warden, are attending the farmers
short course at MarshalltoWn this
week.
Route No. 1 is fortunate in having
a. plucky young mail carrier in the per-
son of Mr.. Guy Knoodle. of Melbourne
who braved Tuesdays blizzard and
al, ho