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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
Hundred Year Club Did 1t.

Editor of T.-lR.:
There has never been a time in the
past ten years while l have been liV-
! ing in this city when the prospect Tor
the future of Marshalltown has been
so bright Not in reference alone 20
real estate values but the general tone
of the city as place in which to
make a home Considering our location
and what we really have to make a
city the wonder has been, why this
new life. which now seems to prevail,
has been so slow in manifesting itself.
We must admit that there has been a
delay in general prosperity. We believe
that our citizens have been doing some
thinking and have discovered the OBJ
structions that have been blocking our
progress. And the fact that they have
awakened to the necessity of remov-
ing them, is the primary cause OF this
new life and good feeling and conf
dence in the future.
There is already enough latent un-
developed power if it could only be
aroused and put in motion to help
Marshalltown We do not need Billy
Sunday or an earthquake or cyclone or
confagration to stir us if we would
get a move on ourselves, stu those
things help sometimes to wake up
slumbering energy, so we cannot az
ford to oppose any movement that mas
for it's object the benefiting of our city
Do we realize the good that the
Hundred Year Club has been to our
business men? Why. good blood that
has been dormant for years has been
mt in oirpu1ation nv exercise and WS
can see the good effect by entering
the places of business of its members.
Their talk, walk and manners have I'M
proved and many of them are talking
of buying homes or have bought, when
only a few months ago they thoughs
that they would not need any home
only in heaven. OF course there are
few of the members who may live too
long for the benefit of society at large
Real estate in Marshalltown is still
very cheap. Some people want 20
change their location, some are IL
ready owning property here who are
non-residents. People always buy real
, estate quicker at good prices and on q
rising market Now is the time to gel
busy. One thing sure, you cam o'
lose anything by buying now and YOU
are sure to make something before
many months.
| The thought and action i'm Marshall
town seem to be moving in the rlgh
| direction No one should think Of
Underwriting this cold weather, but lei
us clear away the rubbish and ge'
ready for action before the snow Is
gone. GEO M. LYON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02

of the Y. NJ c. A. He discussed the
scope of the association work, the nee
essity for the association being So
cial agency; the great opportunity for
boys work and the need of a deep,
strong, spiritual life.
Other short addresses were made by
State Secretary w. A. Magee, State
Financial Secretary John A. Goodell
and General Secretary H. E. Wilson,
of the local association. Each one took
up different phase Of the local and
state work.
The association quartet, composed of
Messrs. P. F. Arney, II. E. Wilson, C..
r. Ewald and Thomas Stotts, sang one
number Because the fiscal year of the
association does not end until in May.
the directors report, which was read
by W. T. Smith, was only general
summary of what had been done In
each department
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02

"The people here do not drink
enough water to keep healthy ex-
claimed a. we'll known authority. The
numerous cases of kidney and bladder
diseases and rheumatism are mainly
due to the fact that the drinking OF
water, natures greatest medicine, mas
been neglected.
Stop loading your system with med
icines and cure alls; but get on the
water wagon. If you are really sick
why, of course, take the proper medl-
cines-plain. common, vegetable treat
ment, which will not shatter the
nerves or ruin the stomach"
To cure Rheumatism you must make
the kidneys do their work; they are
the filters of the blood They must
be made to strain out of the blood the
waste matter and acids that cause
rheumatism; the urine must be neu-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
Pays For Watermelon
He Stole Years AGO

Commandant C. c. Horton. of the
soldiers home, has just received 25
cents In stamps for a watermelon stol-
en- from the home patch years ago. Be-
hind the receipt of the remittance is
the story of watermelon raid and
the arrest of the boys who participated
one of them has repented of the act
and, his conscience having troubled
him, he has sent the payment for the
watermelon he got in the raid.
A number of years ago a crowd Of
boys raided the home patch one night
Commandant Horton was advised that
the raid was to have been made and
had guards posted. Fourteen boys We're
arrested and kept in the home guard
house over night. In the morning they
We're lectured and released.
The writer of the letter, who is now
a young man. said in the letter that
he had been converted and that he
thought that he ought to pay for the
watermelon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
'PHONEDAMAGE $4,000
Superintendent w. G. Rowe, Of Mar
shall Telephone Company, Estimates
This Sum at Least Will Be Neces'
sary to Repair Storm Damage.

Damages to the extent of $4,000 is
the estimate made by Superintendent
w. G. Bowe, of the Marshall Telephone
Company as the result of Fridays
blizzard Mr.. Bowe said. that he did not
really think this sum would replace the
wires in the condition they were before
the storm but in order to be conserva-
tive he would make his estimate as
above.
Mr.. Bowe said he had already placed
orders for over $4,000 worth of mater
ial to enter into repairs, and he hardly
felt that he had begun the work. An
immense force of linemen is at work
in an effort to untangle the maze of
wires that are crossed and recrossed.
The principal damage was done to the
old Bell wires that had been i'm serv-
ice long time. In falling, however,
many of these wires bore down newer
wires of both the Bell and Marshall
circuits.
Mr.. Bowe was not able to say defin-
itely when the complete service would
again be restored.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
Real Estate Transfers.

Martin Hilsabeck and wife, to N. r
Hilsabeck, sixty acres in Greencastle
township, $4,000.
Joseph H. Fruend and wife, of Quin-
CIV. ILL.,, to Lodema Wlhitsett of Quincy
ILL.,, lot 5, block 2, Brennecke & Heald's
addition, 81.
NJ. F. Morgan and wife, of Poll
county, to W. M. Trease, two and one.
half lots in Liscomb, $500.
C. F. Brooks and wife to j. L. Mich
olson. five acres in Marion township
$3.50.
William Ulery and wife, Of Los An
geles, Cal, to Eugene M. Ulery, twen-
ty acres in Liberty township, $4,000.
Eva J. Furnas, ct al, to A. G. Bowles
eight acres in Marion township, ST.
$50.
G. G. Lamb and wife, to H. A. and
Sarah Rechtmeier, tract Of land In AL
bion, s40O.
Howard Burt and wife to Calegen
Pavlo, part of lot Z, block 6, Binford &
Webster's addition, $3.50.
w. S. johnson and wife, of Jasper
county, to Alfred Davis, part of lots
and 3, block 2, Arnolds addition, $500
Elizabeth c. Smith to Fred H. Pepper
land northeast of the city, $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
LeGrand Lodge installation.

The installation of the Royal Neigh
bors took place Wednesday evening
when the following officers were con-
Quoted to office: oracle, Mrs. Rene
Wagner; vice oracle, Mrs. H. j. Bow
en-: marshal, Mrs. Walter Arnold; re-
corder, Miss Della Richards; receiver
Mrs. w. NJ Gaunt; chancellor, Mrs.
F. L. Richards; sentinel, Mrs
Matthews; manager, Mrs. j. L. Harri-
son.
The husbands of the ladies and a
few others were invited guests. A
two course luncheon was served. A
pleasant incident Of the evening was
the presentation of pretty berry dish
to Mrs Harrison in appreciation of her
services as oracle for three terms. Mrs.
w. NJ. Gaunt, who was recently mar
ried, was also remembered by being
presented with set of Hayiland cups
and saucers as wedding present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02

far above the average town OF Its size
and one of the best business points In
Iowa. Our local stores have all en-
joyed a good holiday trade and when
one looks back to the discouraging con-
ditions of year ago, we all must feel
pleased and satisfied with the present
outlook. l fail to agree with certain
extremists that MarshalltoWn Is very
bad and wicked city and that gigantic
moral upheaval is needed and can be
expected at any time. Our saloons are
we'll regulated churches are all -four
fishing, we have one of the best school
systems in the state, more paving than
a. other town of its size In Iowa,
splendid fire department, library and
other improvements.
Why not leave we'll enough alone!
c. A. EAD1E.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING.
Railroad Y. M. c. A. Elects Directors
and Prominent Workers Speak.

tlSuIy ul6ll dllClluSu IuS dlluudl Ddu-
quet and meeting of the members of
the Railroad Y. M. c. A., held at the
association building Monday night. Di-
rectors were elected, a banquet was
served, and men prominent in the as
ISOLATION work participated in the pro-
gram which followed.
The following are the directors
elected to fill vacancies: Messrs. G. A.
Baughman, NJ. NJ. Dickson, E. c. Moss
man, Myo G. Hurlbut, P. F. Arney and
L. F. Kellogg; to succeed themselves,
Messrs. I. l. WATSON and w. w. Doc
little.
Supper was served by the Ladies'
Auxiliary. and Treasurer w. w. Doc
little presided, while the program was
being given. The principal speaker
was Frank II. Burt, president of the
Chicago Institute and Training School
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
WATER DRINKERS SELDOM HAVE
RHEUMATISM OR BAD KIDNEYS

| traized so it will no longer be
source of irritation to the bladder, and,
most of all, you must keep these acids
from forming in the stomach. This
is the cause of stomach trouble and
poor digestion. For these conditions
YOU can do no better than take the
following prescription: Fluid Extract
Dandelion. one-half ounce; Compound
kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Mix by
shaking we'll in bottle and take in
teaspoonful doses after each meal and
at bedtime, but don't forget the wa
ter Drink plenty and often.
This valuable information and sim
Pile prescription should be posted UP il
eacn household and used at the first
sign of an attack of rheumatism, back
ache or urinary trouble no matter how
slight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
HARD LUCK BEATS lMPERIALs.

Local Team in Middle West Tourna-
mont Came Near Getting First Place.
A little hard luck in the third game
of Cooks Imperials, at the Middle West
bowling tournament at st. Joseph, Mo-,
prevented the Marshalltown team from
landing first place in the five-men con-
test. The team would had to have
made "a more, or a total of $50, in Or
der to have landed first.
The St Joe papers give the Imper-
ialse fifth, and the Big Five seventh, in
stead of fourth and sixth places, as
stated in the telegram to the T.-R.
Monday.
The scores of the two teams in the
five-n1en contest were as follows:
COOKS INTPFyRI ATS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
DOCTORS MAKE OFFER.
Proposition to Care for county's Poor
lie Cuhnnitfed


The Marshall County Medical So
ciety, thru its special committee, Mon
day afternoon, submitted to the board
of supervisors two propositions for the
doctoring Of the county's poor. One
offer is that for $1,000 year the So
ciety will take charge Of all the work,
including the county poor farm, under
the supervision of the overseer OF the
poor and the township trustees.
The second proposition is that the
doctors of the county will make the
sick calls, as called upon by the over
seer of the poor and the township
trustees, for one-third less than they
charge ordinarily for similar calls. The
board took no action, deferring accep-
lance or refusal until Wednesday aft
ernoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
Would Leave Well Enough Alone.

Editor T.-R: one very notlceaple
feature is that business in MARSHALL
town has not suffered boom" during
the past ten years, yet conditions could
not be healthier with us than at the
present time. AS the piano is consid-
cred something of a luxury. our bust
ness is one that is dependent upon the
supply of ready cash and is extremely
susceptible to any financial depression.
There has been during the past few
months a steady improvement. This
is shown not only by our Increased
volume of business, but by the large
percentage of cash sales made by us.
The writer has recently returned
from an extended trip turnout the
eastern states, and everywhere found
manufacturers in our own lines very
optimistic, all of the one opinion, that
we are entering on period of wide
spread and long-continued business
prosperity.
Personally, I consider Marshalltown
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
U AIS1I'
Considers T..R. Booster.

Editor T.-R: There are so many
reasons for an optimistic view of the
future of Marshalltown that one hard
ly knows which to mention first. Prob
ably the extensive advertising which
the city is now receiving thru the daily
issues of the Times Republican and
the fact that many travelling statesmen
live here, every one booster for his
own town, are factors which call at
tention of many outside people to the
merits of our town for home, or
place in which to obtain employment.
A city situated in the modst of
fine farming section is always sure to
receive a liberal portion Of the orders
which are given by the people outside
of the town, and at present Marshall
county people are we'll supplied with
money to buy the things needed for
home comforts.
Another reason for a favorable OUT
look is the expensive plans for build
ing operations which are being made
for the year 1909.
Already many contracts are let and
new ones being developed from week to
week. All this means the employment
of men and money, so MarshalltoWn
will surely be a busy place in the fu-
t,,re. A. H. SHELDON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
Our Real Estate Shows Stability.

Editor T.-R.: The surest sign of
the stability of Marshaltown-real es-
tate-is the fact that during all the
uncertain, panicky times of the past.
its selling value or rental earnings
have never deprecated Now Mar
shalltown has called the turn to a
higher level. 1t is my judgment that
those who want the goods can't get
the title too quick. AS an investment
Marshalltown real estate ranks with
a government bond, safe and fast
growing better
GEORGE w. SMITH.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
BRIDGE BIDS OPENED.
Contract Will Probably Be Awarded
Wednesday Afternoon.


Bids for the reinforced concrete
bridge which the city and county will
build jointly over the stream on North
Thirteenth street just south Of the
soldiers home, were opened by the
board of supervisors Monday after
noon. The contract was not awarded
because none of the members of the
city council excepting DR.. w. S. De-
vine was present, and also because
the board wants time to consider the
bids.
Six bids, four of them from local
contractors, were opened. They range
from $3.50, the lowest, to 1855, the
highest. In some cases contractors bid
on the city plans and also on special
plans that they were willing to submit.
1t is probable that the contract will
be let Wednesday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
THE HAWKEYE CLUB.
Organization of Denver Iowans Held
Tuesday Evening.

The annual social session OF the
HawSeye club of Denver, an organiza-
ton composed Of former Iowans, was
held Tuesday evening of last week in
the women's club rooms. The evening
was spent with music, dancing, and
progressive cinch The meeting was
more largely attended than any prev
ions event given by the club. Mrs. S.
7 Hollingsworth, formerly of this city,
is secretary Of the club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02
SURETY BONDS

issue bonds for Administrators Ex-
ecutors. Guardians, Curators. Contrac-
tors, County and Township Officials,
Druggists, Liquor Dealers and all
classes of Fidelity bonds. Fire. Light
ming and Tornado Insurance written.
w. NJ. CLARK,
q South First Ave. MarshalItewn, L.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-02

Regular dance at Forney's hall Wed
nesday evening.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
A Chance to Make Money.

You can get a Homestead In Mexico
free, and do not have to live on It, We
have secured and have absolute title to a
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Valley, Mexico. This land is easily ac-
cessible, is very rich, and is especially
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that is required Of you is to have 1000
banana trees planted within 1--WE years,
and the Improvement Department will
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trees and care for them until they come
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We invite you to visit the plantation and
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ticulars. THE JANTHA PLANTATION
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
DRIVEN TO RICE
BY THE BOIL WEEVIL
New York Herald

JACKSON, Miss.-The department of
agriculture is receiving a great many re-
quests for information as to the cultiva-
ton Of rice, wheat and other cereals, and
the indications are that a great deal more
Of such crops are to be planted next
spring than ever before in the state of
Mississippi.
There are scores Of farmers who have
had some experience with the boil weevil
who are beginning to appreciate what
such pest means. A few weeks ago they
were disposed to laugh at the boil weevil
scare" as they called It, but they have
changed their tune now and are ready
to admit that the pest means starvation
on the cotton plantation.
One Of the most prominent citizens OF
Jackson who has large planting interests
In the delta on the Louisiana side of the
Mississippi river was heard to declare a
month ago that he had the finest pros
pect for cotton crop he had ever SEEM
He was in the very midst of the boil
weevil section, but he had taken the ad-
vice of the government experts and was
gathering and burning all fallen and
withered hollis and forms, and was con-
WINGED he had solved the problem, and
was in high feather. with a disposition to
laugh at those of his neighbors who were
III lCIIOI. 11c now lHlIlkb OTHERWISE, ana
declares he will not make enough cotton
TO pay for the meat the negroes on his
plantation have eaten, to say nothing OF
the meal and -four and molasses
This Jacksonite wants to get at rice
planting for the next year, and is gather
ing all the data obtainable. His inquiries
are similar to those of scores of others
who are in the same predicament. They
have done the best they could under the
circumstances, but they were unequal to
the battle with the weevil, and their cot
ton, planted late on account of the back
ward season, has been destroyed
The only cotton that will be made on
such farms is of the first or bottom crop.
The old bolls. have escaped the ravages
of the bugs the middle and the top crop
is little eaten up, and there is no help for
it. They have demonstrated that only
very early planting of cotton will pay, and
the seasons are often such that there
cSal be no early planting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-29
How to Get Rid
of Catarrh
A Simple, Safe, Reliable, Way.
and 1t Costs Nothing to Try.

Those who suffer from catarrh know its
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as internal medicines do.
II you want to test this treatment with
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and he will send you by return mail
enough of the medicine to satisfy you
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for catarrh, catarrhal headaches. catarrh-
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all catarrhal complications. He will also
send you free an illustrated booklet.
Write him Immediately.