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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
klNNAN-P PARKER WEDDING.
MarshalItown Man Takes Bride at Ma
son Citu At Moon Wedd;nn

MarshalItown Man Takes Bride at Ma
son City at Noon Wedding.
AT the home of the brides father,
Leonard G. Parker, at Mason City, at
noon today. Mr.. Edward L. Kinnan. of
this city, claimed as his bride Miss
May f. Parker, prominent young
woman of Mason City, and for five
years past at the head of the English
department of the Mason City high
school.
The wedding was very quiet affair.
and was witnessed only by the mem
bers of the two families. Rev. Henry
Francis Smith, of Colorado Springs.
Colo, a brother-in-la of the bride,
performed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kinnan left Mason City
lat o'clock for this city, arriving at
$50 this evening. They will reside for
the present at sos West Main street
Mr.. Kinnan has been employed by
the Let's Fletcher Company as trav-
cling salesman for several years, and
on Jan. l will become city salesman,
with headquarters in this city. Mrs.
Kinnan is sister of Mrs H. F. Smith,
of Colorado Springs, who was formerly
Miss Lillian v. Parker. and who, for a
year, was teacher in the high school
Of this city. Mrs. Smith was at Mason
City for the wedding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29


the home OF Rev. and Mrs. w, H. Scott,
I'll South Fourth street. for the glee
club members. Other invited guests
made the total number present about
fifty. A general good time, and glee
club numbers, and solos. both vocal
and instrumental, We're thoroughly en-
Joyed. Frappe and light refreshments
were served. Upon their arrival Tues
day the glee club members We're enter
tainde at luncheon at the Central
Church OF Christ by the Christian En-
deavorers, who assisted in selling tick
cts, and received the net proceeds from
the concert.
The glee club began it's present tour
by a concert at the Central Church of
Christ, Des Moines. Monday evening,
and went from here this morning to
Nevada. where they will appear this
evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
CLOSE ALL DAY

Five Grocers Who Will Give Their
Clerks a Vacation All Day New
Year's-Will Deliver Friday Night
Till All Orders Are Filled.
The undersigned grocers have agreed
to close their stores all day New
Years. Anticipate your wants early tc
receive prompt service.
GEORGE l.. ANDREWS,
BURDICK & YOKOM,
GOOD GROCERY CO,
GEORGE A. OLSON,
REYNOLDS & SHELDON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
DRAKE eLEE CLUB CONCERT.
Affair Held Under Auspices of Loca
Drake Club Well Patronized.


A pleasing program of glee club
songs, and solos was given Tuesday
evening before an audience practically
filling the Central Church of Christ, by
the glee club Of Drake University, Des
Moines, now on a holiday concert tour
to various points in this state. The
dialect songs, in Irish and Scotch,
given as solos by Mr.. Frederick Evans,
basso, who Is an instructor in the
Drake conservatory Of music, and di-
rector Of the glee club, especially
enjoyed, and he was given re-
peated encores. Mr.. Harry Bauscher,
tenor, was the other soloist, and
also gave some pleasing numbers. An
other number especially liked was
''Massa's In De Col, Col Ground" by
Mr.. B. O. NJ. Bonebrake, with banjo
imitation by the glee club. The club
had q most able accompanist in the
person OF Mr.. Wilford Rpsborough.
Part OF the program consisted OF
university songs, serenades and glees.
in true university style. Local students
attending Drake at the present time,
acted as ushers. The church was pref
tily decorated for the occasion with
Christmas colors and Drake banners.
Following the concert, the local
Drake Club. under whose auspices the
concert was given, held q reception at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING.
Local Library Made Geological Deposi-
tory by Congressman Good.

Local Library Made Geological DEPOSIT
tory by Congressman Good.
The postponed meeting of the public
library board was held at o'clock
Tuesday evening. The librarians re-
port showed iii new books added dur
ing the month. and that 100 new read
ers had been added. The total number
Of books issued was 4,40S.
According to a letter received by
Miss Kimberly from Congressman
James w. Good the latter has desig-
mated the local library as a geological
depository, and all government docu-
ments on that subject will be sent to
the library.
The Railroad Y. M. c. A. was given
use of the auditorium on Saturday
nights beginning in January, for stere-
opticon entertainments for boys under
lis, to be given under the direction of
Mr.. Christy Of the boys work depart
ment.
The trustees decided to have 10000
want ads printed for distribution in
stores and factories for the purpose of
advertising the library and it's aims.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

was witnessed by those who happened
to see the moon rise early Tuesday
night. On both the right and left sides
OF 1t. and not great distance from
1t, were paraselenae. or Knocks moons
as they are commonly called. They
brilliantly Illuminated tho eastern sky,
and as the moon rose they drew back
farther and farther from it. until they
disappeared entirely.
This bright halo. which in It's most
brilliant spots on either side of the
moon, took on the hues OF the rain
bow. are caused by the refraction of
the moons rays thru myriads OF ice
crystals floating i'll the air. The Ice
crystals being more numerous close to
the earth's surface the paraselenae
We're most brilliant just after the moon
rose above the horizon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice Is hereby given that the firm
of Dinges & Everist has been dissolved
by mutual consent. All accounts in
favor of the firm are to be paid to Bert
Everist and all outstanding indebted
ness of the firm is assumed by him.
The business Will be carried on by Bert
Everist at the present location oppo-
site the NJ. Il. church.
BERT EVEREST.
F. N. DINGES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
Mrs. w. F. David and daughter, Miss

Mrs. w. F. David and daughter, Miss
Leila David, entertained seventy guests
Tuesday afternoon at four course,
o'clock luncheon. The decorations were
entirely in red, and carnations of the
same color were given as favors. The
hostesses We're assisted in serving by
Misses Grace Lander, of Crookston
Mimi, Elsa Stern, Florence Harris,
Kate Balch and Josephine Gabelman
Following the luncheon portion of
the guests spent the afternoon with
their sewing, and others enjoyed play
ing five hundred. The card prize went
to Mrs. j. P Diehl and the guest prize
to Mrs. Ray ISchaeffer, Of Chicago Mrs.
Harry Vollmer, also Of Chicago, was
the only other out of-town guest. Mrs
'Schaeffer delighted the guests with
several clever readings. This affair
was the last Of a series of parties
which Mrs. David has been giving dur
ing the past several weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
AMUSEM ENTS.

Harvey Stock Company Plays Rural
Drama, "Cloverdale Farm"
"Cloverdale Farm" rural comedy
drama was the play offered by the
Harvey Stock Company at the Odeon
theater Tuesday night. The audience
was rather small.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
PARLoR SPECIALS
Two More Days and Then New Years
Sec What We Are offerins-Note
The Prices.

s''S ''SSSe
Start the New. Year at the new groc-
cry store. We are adding new Gus
toners every day. Don't you want to
be one of them?s The best we know
in every transaction. We can not offer
anything better. Some good values
are given here:
-Four packages seedless raisins 25
cents.
A good prune cents a pound
Navy beans five pounds for rs cents.
Cranberries 10 cents quart.
Another, the third cask of York state
cider just appel. Buy it while it is
just right. Phone 1914
BURDICK & YOKOM.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
SHOOTS HIMSELF THRU HAND.
Lewis McBroom, Of Laurel, Has Mish az
While haulino Corn.

While carelessly handling a rifle
that he had placed in his wagon while
hauling corn. Lewis McBroom. of Lau-
rel, shot himself thru the hand. caus-
Ing bad, but not serious, wound. Nc
Broom had his rifle with him for the
purpose of shooting rabbits while at
work. He picked up the gun by the
muzzle and it was discharged. the ball
blowing thru three of his fingers, but
not breaking the bones.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
December Term Ends.

Judge ]. NJ Parker adjourned the
December term of court Tuesday after :
noon, after the resolution of respec,
had been passed for the dead members
of the bar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

attend the big Yeomen meeting Thurs
day evening, Dec. 30, 1909. About 100
candidates will be initiated. Oskaloosa
degree team will exenplify the work
Grand Foreman William Koch, of Des
Moines, will deliver the address. A
good time assured. BY order commit
tee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
.CuAey,IheG Grocer and Baker
A Happy New Year

no you. and 1 wish to thank all my
customers and friends for the best of
business relations enjoyed the past year
and I invite your continued patronage
for the coming year and hope to serve
you better than ever before with the
best Of pure foods and fresh vegetables
from the hot house and the south.
Baked goods of high quality. Smoked
meats and fish Of all kinds, also fresh
pork.
Now. to those who are not trading
with me 4 should be pleased to handle
your cash or credit trade as q am in
asposition to do either. my prices being
based on reasonable profit to ac-
rommodate either class, of customers.
Place Of Business
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

Mr. and Mrs. John Carter, of Spencer,
are here visiting at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Frank Elgin and fam
lily. They will also visit other rela-
tives in this vicinity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
MISS THOMPSON TO WE'D.
To Become Bride of MIR. George II
lewis-Roth Well Known.

Lewis-Both Well Known.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Thompson, living
about three miles northwest of the city
today issued invitations for the mar
riage of their eldest daughter, Miss
Nellie Thompson, to Mr.. George H
Lewis, of Taylor township, on Wednes-
day evening, Jan. 10, 1910, at o'clock
Both young people are college gradu
ates, Miss Thompson, of Drake. and
Mr.. Lewis, of Penn, and are highly
esteemed by a large circle of friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

dance at Forney's hall New Years
eve and New Years night.
Minnesota Burbank potatoes 65 cents
per bushel. e. E. Hood.
Dance at Forney's hall New Years
eve and New Years night.
See DR.. MARS about your rheuma-
tism, liver, kidney and stomach trouble
Burn Tungsten lamps and save
money. Buchanan oughton Company.
Miss Ina Will went to Grinnell Tues
day to spend the week with her friend,
Miss Maize Regain.
Make the year 1910 brighter by burn
ing Tungsten lamps in your home. Blu
chanan-Boughton Company.
Thursday and Saturday we will sell
Michigan, Baldwin and Greening apples
at 81 per bushel. E. e. Hood.
Mrs. Minnie Allen, who has been in
Omaha for few days visiting her sis
ter, returned home Tuesday night.
The bible class of district No will
meet with Mrs. Hynek, sos North First
avenue, Thursday afternoon at 8
O'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Alban, who have
been visiting their parents in Clinton
for short time, returned home Tues
day night
MIR. Frank Woodbury., of Pasadena,
Cal, will arrive in the city Thursday
to remain several weeks looking after
business matters.
Ten per cent discount on all heat
ers and ranges, this week only. Bend
lage Hardware company. Cut glass
coupon with each dollar purchase.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. B. BinlSley, living
seven and one-half miles south of the
city, near Haverhill, are parents of a
son, born at o'clock this morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

This week only-1O per cent discount
on all heaters and ranges. Bondage
Hardware Company Cut glass coupon
with each dollar purchase.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
HURT BY FALL ON ICE.
Willie Lukehart, of Laurel, Breaks Arm
While Skatinu

While skating near his home in I.au-
rel, Willie Lukehart. son of j. w
Lukehart fell and sustained a bad
fracture of the forearm. He was given
prompt surgical attention and is doing
nicely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
MOCK MOONS BRIGHT.

Eastern Sky Brilliant With Paras-
eIenae Tuesday Night.
A phenomenon not often seen and
then only during very cold weather
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

The home of Ed Barlow, ITO South
Tenth street, which has been under
quarantine for diphtheria, was released
Tuesday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

Burbank potatoes, 65 cents per
bushel. e. E. Hood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon, corner of
Fourth avenue and Boone street, are
parents of a ninepound son, born at
$500 Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sheldon
was formerly Miss Grace Michaels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

Michigan, Baldwin apples, 81 bushel.
3. e. Hood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

Dance at Forney's hall New Years
eve and New Years night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

The bible class of district No. IL will
meet with Mrs. Harriet Lampman, 70s
West Linn street, at $3.50 o'clock
Thursday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. sipher, of Mon
mouth, ILL.,, who have been visiting at
the home of their daughter, Mrs. F. l..
Meeker since Christmas departed TO,
their home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society
will be entertained at the church
Thursday afternoon by Mesdames NJ.
B. Meade. e. w. Harmon, B. E. Riley,
w. B. Wildman and w. NJ Leise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

DR.. Wood. eye. ear, throat. Glasses
Five per cent farm loans. VIM. Battin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

The City In Brief
Victoria open tonight.
Michigan celery. E. e. Hood.

Victoria open tonight.
-~A->
Michigan celery. e. E. Hood.
~-
Eastman kOdaks at Newton'a
-e
Oysters, gallon cans. E. E. Hood.
DR.. Billiard. osteopath. Is West Main.
George J. Alleo. optica! specialist.
Baldwin apples, 81 bushel. E. E.
Hood.
Dance at Forney's hall New Years
eve and New Years night.
New York Greetings and Baldwin
apples. orchard packed. E. E. Hood.
st. Margarets Mission will meet
Thursday evening with Mrs. Heitshu.
Start the new year right by burning
Tungsten lamps, and save money.
Buchanan-Boughton Company.
The Court of Honor Circle will meet
Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. Frank
Jerome. ZIG North Third avenue.
Heaters and ranges at 10 per cent
discount this week only. Bondage
Hardware Company, the stove store.
~s~-
Mrs. Louise Wallace and son Frank,
OF Morrison, are in the city as guests
at the home of their cousin. Mrs. E.
Hepner.
For Sale-My household goods. Same
may be seen any time between IL a. m.
and p. m. j. c. Dunn, los West
Church street.
The bible class of district No. IL will
meet with Mrs. Harriet Lampman, 7OS
west Linn street, at $3.50 o'clock
Thursday morning.
The home of Ed Barlow, ITO South
Tenth street, which has been under
quarantine for diphtheria, was released
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

| MIR. Frank Woodbury., of Pasadena,
Cal, will arrive in the city Thursday
to remain several weeks looking after
business matters
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

For Sale-My household goods. Same
may be seen anytime between IL a. m
and p. m. j. c. Dunn, los West
Church street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29
Phone LAT. E. E. Hood.

Enter Business College next Mond,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-29

Mrs. Louise Wallace and son Frank
OF Morrison, are in the city as guests
at the home of their cousin, Mrs. B.
Hepnar
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-16
The Same Old John L,

Old John l.. Sullivan always had n
fine Irish wit, and 1t remains with him
in his advanced age. Not long ago h.
was appearing in Baltimore theatnr
and the manager. for business rea-
sons. introduced him to wealthy
youth of the town. The youth was n
typica! chollyboy. the sort OF speci-
men that old John abhurs. Sullivan
was washing his face in the theatrr
dressing room when the two arrived.
and they waited patiently until he had
finished his ablutions. When John
had dried his countenance he gave the
dude one look. and then said to the
manager: We'll. congratulate you.
Jack. is 1t n boy or a girl?"
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-16
Time 10 Chance Subject.

The COurier-Journal tells OF this
embarrassing statement made by a
wellknown Louisville woman who Is
known as saying things without
thinking" Her daughter was enter
tanning a young man on the front
porch and the mother was standing
at the fence talking to the neighbors
next door. In the yard of the latter
was baby a little over year old.
and II was trying to walk. You
shouldn't let 1t walk so young" ad
vised the thoughtless matron. Walt
until It's little older. let my
daughter walk when she was about
that age. and 1t made her bow.legged."
The young man began to talk ener
Getically about the weather.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-16

Mr.. Vernon reason to think she would
marry him, to which she replied.
No: never in my life"
She was then asked II there was an
other gentleman in tho case. and for
the first time she showed confusion.
Her face grew crimson. and she re-
mained silent. The question was not
pressed. and she was soon permitted to
retire. When she passed out OF the hall
she was the divinest picture Of beauty
and modesty | ever saw Her eyes
sought the floor. and a delicious blush
mantled her cheek believe that
many persons. under the spell Of her
beauty. thought that she was an un-
willing witness. and pitied her youth
and ineXperience.
But 1t was hanging testIn, nv she
gave. and well she knew it.
After the examination OF the post
boys and other witnesses for the prose.
cution. was called as the first witness
for Giles. I told the circumstances of
our agreement to run away with the
two charmers OF our hearts: and the
fact that had been so readily for
-4f'A-H AAoA OlA4s " La iIll4F lFI sf-l4. DlI
by Sir Peter and Lady Hawkshaw. /
saw produced a good effect But when
| was asked by the other side II had
ever seen. or II Giles had ever claimed.
any willingness on Lady Arabella' 5
part to go off with him. broke down
miserably. My testimony did Giles
little good, fear.
Sir Peter Hawkshaw was the next
witness. 1t was plain from the start
that he desired to help Giles, and like,
wise that he knew very little OF the
affair until it was all over But he
proved a most entertaining. II dis.
cursive witness.
Sir Peter evidently thought the wit.
ness-boX was his own quarterback,
and he proceeded to harangue the
court in his best manner as a flag of
ficer. He talked Of everything except
the case: he gave a most animated de
scription of the fight between the Ajax
on our side and the Indomptable and
Xantippe on the other. praising Giles
Vernon's gallantry at every turn. He
also aired his views on the subject oi
the flannel shirts furnished to the
navy, alleging that some rescally con
tractors ought to be hanged at the
yard-arm for the quality supplied; ant
wound up by declaring. with great gus
10. that II an oficer in his majesty's
service desired to marry q young lad,
it was an act Of spirit to carry hei
OF. and for his part, fellows Of tha
sort were the kind he should select tc
lead . boarding party. while the sneak
ing, Aw-abiding fellows should be un
der the matches when the ship va,
cleared for action.
The Ordway new era., 1909-07-16
ENGLISH IDEA OF THE WEST.
Girl Really Knew as Much Abou. II
as Many Of Her Countrymen.

An Indiana novelist thinks that one
OF the severest tests ever put upon his
risibles was endured at London din
ner table.
The American had been seated next
4 rosy-cheeked, gray-eyed English girl,
who affected an absorbing and fat.
tering interest in the United States,
about which she seemed to have i'm.
bibed the usual extraordinary ideas
Of some Britons, especially with re-
gard to the perils to be encountered
in the more sparsely settled regions OF
the west. She tried her best not to
be incredulous when assured that
things were not really so bad as she
imagined.
1T Is reassuring to be told that
there are not rattlesnakes in all the
gardens" she said with q dazzling
smile. but my cousin wrote me NOT
long since that he had seen over q
wigwams in one little village. Per
haps." she added. as her companion
made ne immediate response. "psr
haps the wigwams are not as venom
ous a. rattlesnakes. es."-Illustratsd eu1
day Nagaxtne.