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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02
Christian Church.

]. B. Boen will speak both morn
ing and evening Subject, II a. M:
six Sure Signs of Christian
Growth" 1880 p, m: Soul lnsur-
ance? If Not, Why Note Sunday
school 10 a. m. Every member of
the church is expected in Sunday
school tomorrow. Endeavor societies
at and p. m. Strangers in the
city and all friends are cordially in
vited to come and worship with us.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02

Rally day for the Sunday school.
All parents and children are urged
to be present and all visitors are ur-
ged to come. The exercises will take
the Sunday school hour. Preaching
at II a. M and 1880 p. m, At 4 p.
work for the fall will be begun. At
$50 the Senior Endeavor meeting
will be held
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02
No Race Suicide at Sardis.

That the people of the Sardis com
munity are not very strong believers
in the race suicide theory is indi-
Gated by the record of vital statistics
on file in the county clerks office.
Or. R. w Poplin of that place sent
in fifteen birth certificates Friday.
OF this number six were boys and
nine were girls. One set of twins
was reported,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02
College Coming Wednesday

The first meeting of the season
between the old time rival football
teams. Trinity University and Austin
College, will take place on the uni
versity campus Wednesday after
noon. October 6, when the Sherman
team stops over here on the return
trip from College Station. The Aus
tin College eleven will play the A. &
NJ. College team there this after
noon. The game will be called at
O'Clock, and the contest promises to
be a spirited one.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02

We are making arrangements TO
have a photo made of all the Sunday
school of the Christian church to-
morrow morning and We hope the
entire membership will be present
and on time w, l.. Harding, Super
intendent
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02

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IN THE CHURCHES
Methodist Church.

Sunday school 9:3o a. IN. Preach
Senior League $40 p. m. Preaching
1880 y. IN. Now that the warm
weather is over let us all go TO
TO have you worship with us in any
OF the above services.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02

of st. Joseph's church in Waxaha-
chic. He is now stationed at Gle
burne. Father Byrne gave his native
land as ireland The other appli-
cants came from Hungary. The cltl-
zenship applications of John and Joe
Macy were denied by the court, it be-
ing shown that they resided just
over the line in Navarro county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02
Christian Church Baracas.

All members OF the Main Street
Christian church Baraca class are
earnestly requested to be present
promptly at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. Doa't forget to bring a
new member and be on time. 1T Is
important that you be on time as
there is something of interest TO
come before the class and election
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02

Preaching tomorrow at II a. IN.
and 1880 y. m. sunday school at
9:3o a. IN. The Lord s supper viii
be administered az the morning SCR
vice. Let every member be in his
place at the Lords table. All friends
and strangers cordially welcome at
all these services. f. T. Biggers, p.
f.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02
Church of Christ.

Sunday school 10 a. m. Preaching
by Geo. w. Graves at ii Il. m. and
1880 p. m. Subject in the morning,
Work" In the evening, "Conse-
quences of Sin and Righteousness. y
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even
ing at 7:45. All have a cordial invi-
tation to attend these services.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02
Four New Citizens.

The district court turned out four
new American citizens Friday az
ternoon. The applicants who receiv-
ed their final naturalization papers
were John Michael Byrne, Joseph
Hrajacek. Kerl Chmelar and Frank
Sosolik. The first named Is Cath
olic priest and was formerly pastor
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-10-02
The Magazine Club.

Lesson for the Magazine Club,
Thursday, October 7th:
Paper-The first woman, Mrs.
Tessa Edmonson.
Millions descriptions OF Eve. oth
book, 3S9-390 lines.
The destiny of woman, Charles
Wagner (found at the Sims Library,
June and July, 1905. OF Harper 8
Bazar.)
"The Seven Ages Of Woman.
Magazine article by Mrs. II. N. Pet
ers-
Chapter ], from serial In current
magazine, leader, Mrs. S. II. watson.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
.
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~
The Birth Record.

Melvin Pledger and wife, Ssralvo,
September /, two girls.
j. d. Hooper and wife, Saraivo,
September 3, boy.
Z. C. Jordan and wife, Saralvo,
september 8, a boy,
John Rhodes and wife, Saralvo,
September II, boy.
w. II. Tapp and wife, Saralvo.
September II, boy.
d. H. Hodges and wife, Saralvo.
| September IL, a boy
w. S. Hanford and wife, Saralyo,
September IA, boy
J. O. Murray and wife, Saralvo,
lSeptember 10, girl
John Holder and wife, Saralvo.
september 16, a boy.
John Springer and wife, Saralvo,
september IS, girl.
f. F. Chapman and wife, Saralvo,
September 10, girl
c. W. Owen and wife, Saralvo,
september %, boy.
]. w. Middleton and wife, Saral-
ivo, September "a, a girl.
d. w. Westmoreland and wife,
Saraivo, September 80, a boy
r. P. Beckner and wife, Britton
September 26, boy.
T. e. Wheatley and wife, Waxa-
hachie, September 23, girl.
G. p. Wilsford and wife, Waxaha-
chic, September IS, a boy.
J. f. Erby and wife, Waxahachie
September 6, a girl.
w. E. Strickland and wife, Wax
ahachie, September 8, a girl.
T. NJ. Sprouse and wife, WaXaha-
chic, September 10, a boy.
l.. S. White and wife, Waxahachie,
September 81, a boy.
j. Ham Alexander and wife,
Waxahachie, September 10, a girl.
]. NJ Johnson and wife, Waxaha-
chic, September 20, a girl.
NJ. H. Jones and wife, Garrett,
October /, boy.
Pete Hough and wife, Palmer,
October |, a boy.
Arch McNarion and wife, Bristol,
September 16, a boy.
John Winston and wife, Byron,
October l, a girl.
Walker Fincher and wife, Byron,
September 20, boy.
James Idlett and wife, Byron, Sep
TENDER 21, boy.
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Of offio"rs An strangers and visit
ors in the city are urged to meet
with us. a hearty welcome awaits
you. +. q Ncstal President
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The Death Roll.

James G. Webb, age "a years,
Waxahachie, September Is.
Mrs. ]. A. Posey. age 3S years,
September 81.
Earl McGuffey, age 25 years,
Waxahachie, September 20.
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Blank notes at the Daily Lisht
ONCE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
WATERLOO BUSINESS MEN MAX.
ING EFFORT TO RAISE NEG.
EssARY $4,000.
PRoTEsTANTs AND CATHOLICS
UNITE IN BOOSTING
Only $500 Of the Amount is Lacking
When Completed Building Will
Cost Over 500, ooo-BalI Game Plan
ned to Raise Funds-other News Of
Iowa.

Waterloo, Aug. PA long, last pull
is being made for the necessary $4,000
for the securing Of the Franciscan
Sisters hospital for Waterloo, the site
for which was bought more than a
year ago east of Highland, at the east
end of the Independence avenue car
line. About $500 is lacking Of the
full amount necessary, and this week
the committee on solicitation OF funds
will endeavor TO make good the miss
ing sum. AS one means Of contribu-
ton there will be baseball game at
Red Cedar park next Saturday after
noon between the travelling men and
the real estate dealers. This game
should net goodly sum.
Every one is boosting for the new
institution as it will mean the erec-
ton of building to cost upwards of
100000. Since the project was set
on foot by Father H. H. Forkenbrock
of ST. Mary's church DIT has been re-
ceived with a kindly interest, and
protestants and Catholics alike have
donated to it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
eRINNELL MEN BUY LAND.
Purchase $4,000 Acres in Canada Aft

Purchase 1900 Acres in Canada After
a Careful Investigation.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell. Aug. 25-The committee OF
investigation that started some weeks
ago to investigate certain tracts of
timber land in western Canada for
which company formed in this city
was negotiating and on which they
held the option, has returned and re-
ported favorably and the purchase has
been completed. D. R. Warburton, N.
w. Cessna and Jesse l.. Fellows formed
the investigating committee and, with
John Goodfellow. H. G. Lyman, N NJ
Harris, H. NJ. Harris and G. E. Leigh,
of Cedar Rapids, form the company.
The present officers of the company
are: President, D. r. Warburton; vice
president, John Goodfellow; secretary,
H. G. Lyman; treasurer, H. NJ. Harris.
The land is situated in-the Kootenay
district Of British Columbia and COM
prises some $4,000 acres of as yet un-
touched timber of fir. spruce, hemlock
and cedar The investigators are en-
thusiastic in praise of that region and
are sure the present purchase will be
a very profitable one for the company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
STATE FAIR PROGRAM.
Complete Schedule of Events For Bio
Iowa Show Announced.

Complete Schedule of Events For Big
Iowa Show Announced.
Special to Times-R Republican,
Des Moines, Aug. 25.-The following
program for the Iowa State Fair, has
been announced:
Friday, Aug. 27-Preparation day;
everything in place.
Saturday, Aug. 2s.-Children free.
Concerts by Iowa Brigade band, Oska-
lossa, Fifty-sixth Regiment band, TT.
Dodge, and Graham orchestra. Judging
ponies. Boys and girls college schol-
arship contest. Races at l p. m.
Vaudeville specialMes. PAINS spec
tacular Battle in the Clouds" preceded
by concert and vaudeville.
Sunday. Aug. 2s-Music day. Two
magnificent Liberati concerts, at 1896
and $50 p. m.
Monday, Aug. so-Des Molnes day.
Stock and other judginE commences at
s. Three concerts each by Liberati,
Iowa Brigade and Fifty-sixth Regiment
bands and Graham's. Races at l.,
with vaudeville acts.
At pavilion in evening. great hip
podrome show, unique formations and
parades of cattle and horses.
AT grand stand, Pains Battle in the
Cloud" and Liberti concert.
Tuesday. Aug. 31.-Soldiers free.
Gen. Fred D. Grant and Gov. S. r.
Van SAINT. commander in chief G. A. r..
at campfire. Special music by the
Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock, y
and the man who sings to beas the
band" Concerts, races, vaudeville,
judging and two night shows same as
on Monday.
Wednesday, Sept. 1-State Day, Gov
ernor. senators. congressman. state Of
fcials, to give reception. Racing,
music. stock judging. high class vaude-
vile and both big night shows.
Thursday, Sept. 2.-Old settlers day;
also Iowa Equal Suffrage Society to
hold grand rally at tent. Regular fair
features as on previous days.
Friday. Sept. 3.-Parade day. All
prize winning horses and cattle in
grand display before grand stand. 9th
err features as before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
Good News of
a Great Thing
That Has Become the Talk % Thou.
sands.

sands.
There is a death at the end Of
every life, but as we travel on toward
the grave we hope to be blessed with
good health, and when we have friend
who has suffered for years with some
painful malady, 1t is good news, Inc
deed. when we are told of that friends
complete recovery, and when we hear
OF the remedy that made the cure we
are bound to have confidence in 1t.
This is why Root Juice is 80 we'll spok-.
en- Of over the country.
Mr.. Sam Anderson. q well-known
farmer living near Gas City, Ind, said:
"Ill tell you, Root Juice is great
medicine. ] suffered for years with
rheumatism and stiff joints and when
awoke in the morning could hardly
raise myself from the bed. My feet
and hands were sore, stiff and painful.
more especially during rainy weather.
had great deal Of trouble with my
back. Root Juice cured one Of my
neighpors Of a bad stomach trouble, so
thought would give it trial, altho
my trouble was entirely different. i
purchased a bottle of Root Juice and a
25-cent bottle OF "Uze-It" Pain Oil; 1
rubbed my back and joints we'll with
the oil and took Root Juice precisely
as directed. felt so much better af-
ter the first week that bought six
more bottles of the Juice, and also
some Of the liniment. In a few weeks
every symptom Of my trouble was
gone. I now feel that the cure il per-
manent and am advising all my sick
friends to try Root juice
Root Juice has proved its wonderful
merit to hundreds of local people. For
sale by B. "A. Morgan. 81 a bottle, or
three bottles for $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
MYSTERY is CLEARED.
Disappearance Of Mount Ayr Man Elk.
planned When Body is Found.

Mount Ayr, Aug. 25.-Section men,
moving weeds on the right-ofway
near Grant City, the first station south
Of here, found the body of George
Whitmore, a we'll known young man Of
this city. who had been missing since
the 10th Of May There was bullet
hole in the forehead. A revolver which
has been identified as belonging to
Whitmore was found under the body,
which was badly decomposed He left
here on the 10th of May, going to Grant
City. The next day he telephoned his
brother requesting him to come to
Grant City. The brother went but
young Whitmore did not appear at the
hotel where he had been stopping 1t
is now believed that he committed sui
eide on the 18th of May, the day he
telephoned his brother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
IA Rat,Ion,ai plat.

The rational diet, 40 worked out BY
Dr.. Landouxy. Doyen Of the Paris Fac
ulty OF Medicine, must contain the nj.
trogenous food necessary for the re-
pair Of the body. and In addition Z
still larger proportion Of fatty matter
and carbohydrates. to maintain heat
and working energy. The dietary
should be proportional to the mans
size and weight and the work re-
CURED. The common .laborer should
have daily 715 grammes (25.1 ounces)
of carbohydrates tsugaf, etc.). 90
grsmmes Of albumen in nitrogsnoua
food (bread, meat. etc.,. and IS
grammes Of fatty matter. The desk
worker needs nearly as much nitro
genous and fatty food, but only 45Q
grammes of carbohydrates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
Great star Man.

The compilation of the great map
of the sky under the auspices of the
Paris observatory will be q colossal
task. Seventeen Observation-Disclosures
Of Greenwich, Rome, Catania. Helsing-
fors. Potsdam, Oxford. Bordeaux. Tou.
louise, Algiers. San Fernando. Tacu-
baya. Santiago de Chile, Cordova Gar
gentina). Perth. Capt Town, Sydney
and Melbourne-have been at work in
their respective spheres for the past
% years charting the portion of the
heavens under their observation. by
means of photography. No fewer than
22,054 negatives have been taken and
over 1000 of them have now been en-
graved on copper.-Gcientific Ameri-
can.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
War on Roller skates.

i
The roller skating craze which lately
spread to Germany is receiving q
painful check. Owing to the excellent
asphalt pavement Of Berlin many de-
votees use the skates as . means
of getting to business. and early In
the morning the strange sight may be
seen Of strings of business men and
clerks rolling" In from the suburbs.
Lately the working men, and particu-
larly cab-drivers. have taken offense
at the new sport, and make angry as
saults upon the sportsmen. Several
workmen seized skater and tied y
sack so tightly over his head that he
could not remove 1t without assist
ance, and near the Tiergarten young
lady skater was covered with mud by
foes of the new sport
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
NEARs HALF MILLION
Endowment of Morninsside College
New Reaches $500, ooo-sum of $780,
600 Raised Locally Insuring $4,000
p.u l,:it e:,.. e1n mn

Special to mes-Republican
Sioux City. Aug. 25.-James j. Hill,
former president of the Great Northern
railroad and owner of several Of the
greatest railroad systems of the world,
has sent his check for $4,000 to Morn
ingside college.
This contribution from Mr. Hill COM
pletes the fund of $4,000 which the
trustees and friends of the college have
been raising locally in order to secure a
$4,000 contribution from John D.
Rockefeller
The management of the college will
Immediately notify the Rockefeller
board of the completion of this local
fund OF $4,000 so that the $4,000
from the oil magnate may be secured
at once.
Two years ago the college board sue
ceeded in raising s150,00o locally upon
an offer from Andrew Carnegie that if
such an effort We're successful. he
would donate $4,000 Thus the college
endowment now totals 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25


10 doctored six months with three of
the best doctors In Atchison but he only
got worse. His face, head and hands
were a solid sore. There was no end to
the suffering for him. We had to tie
his little hands to Keep him from scratch
ing. He never knew what it was to
sleep well from the time he took the
disease until he was cured. He kept US
awake all hours in the night and his
health wasn't what you would call good.
We tried everything but the right thing.
Finally I got set Of the Cuticura Rem
edies and am pleased to say we did not
use all OF them until he was cured. We
have waited seven months to see il it
would return but it never has and to-
day his skin is clear and fair as it pos
sibly could be. hope Cuticura may
save some one else's little ones suffering
and also their pocket-books. John
1eason, 1903 Atchison ST., Atchison,
Kan, Nov. 8 and IL, 1905"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
The GrinneII News Letter.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell. Aug. 25.-Surveyors were
busy yesterday establishing corners
and setting grade stakes on the lots on
Fourth avenue belonging to the
Spauldings on part of which is located
the old armory. There have been many
rumors regarding the use to be made
of this property in the march Of i'm
provement upon which the city has
now definitely set out. At times 1t has
been confidently stated that the
Spauldings would put up an apart
ment house similar to the one now
erecting by the Brande's but the mat
ter seems now to be authoritatively
settled that, after the lot has been
proved to conform to the new paving
Company viii take possession OH II
long lease and use the old armory for
their business, as they must soon va
cate the building on Broad street
where they now are.
Frank Porter has just sold his fine
residence property in west GrinneN to
C. A. Rawson of Albert Lea, Mimi, the
consideration being given as $500.
Mr.. Porter has not made public his
future Intentions nor has anything
been made public as to whether Mr..
Rawson intends to occupy, his new
purchase.
The G. B. McGuin and H.; B. West
lake families, with some outside MEM
bers of the party. have just returned
from a couple Of weeks OF camping on
the Iowa river near Montour and re-
port a healthful and very pleasant trip.
The two Grinnell boys who are in the
navy are together on the Minnesota
now, Milford James having recently
been transferred to that vessel, now off
the coast Of Virginia.
"A decision was given yesterday by
Judge Lyman OF the superior court Of
this city IN the case Of Lois g. Stevens
against the estate of B. J. Carney and
I. s. Bailey representing the Bailey
Carney Buggy Company. The plaintiff
in this case asked for an accounting
6rom the said company and the pay
ment Of certain sums claimed as due
her from the company, her husband
since deceased, having been interested
IN tho business Of the company. The
lpresent decree recites that Mr.. Bailey
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
is liable in the sum Of $2,626.S3, but no
claim is established upon the Carney

claim is established upon the Carney
estate.
Professor Paul F. Peck. who has been
in Chicago for the past three weeks,
has returned to his home here accom-
panied by his mother who will make
a visit Of some weeks here.
MT. and Mrs. w. s.. Willard, who
have been visiting for some weeks at
the parental Willard home in this city,
will also visit at the home of Mrs.
Wizards parents in Chicago before
their return to their home in Lincoln,
Neb., where Mr.. Willard is a member
OF the faculty Of the state university.
j. S. Mcneil lost a barn on his farm,
two miles east of Gilman, last Sunday
morning by fire caused by lightning,
together with some outbuildings.
George Matney is the renter living on
the place.
DR.. j. r. Lewis and Cashier George
H. Hamlin have recently returned from
outing trips in Colorado and report
both pleasure and benefit from the
change.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
School House Burned.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Aug. 25.-About 9 o'clock
Sunday night the school house in dis
trict No. 9, Chester township, caught
fire in some inexplicable way and was
burned to the ground. There was a
reasonable amount of insurance but it
is not yet determined. and can not be
until the meeting of the township
board, what steps will be taken to-
wards rebuilding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
PROF. j. A. LAPHAM CHOSEN.
Member Central College Faculty to
Head Sunday School Association.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Aug 25-The announce
ment was made here yesterday of the
election Of Prof. j. A. Lapham of Cen
trail College, Pella, to the position of
superintendent OF the State Sunday
School Association of the Baptist
churches, vice Rev. Wilson Mills, re-
signed. Mr.. Lapham is an old Iowa
resident, being formerly connected
with Usage seminary, later superin-
tendent of the county schools of Nit
chell county, and for the past four
years has held the chair Of literature
at Pella.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
Crops Near Reaman.

Special to Times Republican.
Beaman, Aug. 25-The best oats
crop reported in This vicinity is that
of Charles Wentsel. of Vienna, who
averaged sixty-five bushels per acre,
in field of twenty acres. Corn is do
ing fine and with a good rain it will
make a bumper crop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
Belmond Gleaninas.

Special to Times Republican.
Belmond, Aug. 25.-Mr. Val Gregory
was called to Thornton to invoice a
stock of implements.
A number from here are going to
Montana to reside.
Mr.. Ike Shaffer has purchased an
automobile
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25

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lowed by warm baths with Cuticura
Soap. For preserving, purifying and
identifying the skin, scalp, hair and
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Cuticura and Cuticura Soap are priceless.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-25
boa Brings Home Newspaper.

Dog Brings Home Newspaper.
A dog belonging to farmer near
Bishop Stortford, England, travels
two miles across country every morn
ing to fetch his masters newspaper.
After traversing several fields he
comes to the railway line. where he
sits waiting for the train. The guard
throws the paper to him and he picks
1t up and trots of home. 1t has TAX
en- the farmers son two years to
train him.