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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
John Hawn, Well.known Old
Settler, Unable to Speak
When Found
LAY ON THE FLOOR ALL NlGT
Absence of Smoke From Chimney Led
Neiahbors to Investisate-Man is.
Brought in Ambulance to Grand
daughters Homo in This City =
May Have Been Paralyzed.

Nearly dead from cold and exposure,
John Hawn, aged 10 a well-known OLD
settler of the LAUREL Haverhill neigh
borhoodS. and a resident of the county
for over thirty years, was found this
morning by members of the family Of
Jackson Smith, farmer living three
miles north of the city. Mr.. Hawn
was found lying on the floor in
house In which there was no fire. and
altho he tried. was unable to tell his
rescuers what the matter was. An am
bulance was summoned and the old
man brought to this city this after
noon.
Mr. .Hawn has lived since last fall
in d small house owned by Mr. Smith,
that stands three quarters of a mile
forty-acre tract of the Smith farm. The
old man has been maintaining bache-
lor quarters this winter. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith and family have been look
ing after him as best they could.
Missed Smoke: Investigated.
When the Smith family noticed this
morning shortly after s o'clock, that
there was no smoke from the chimney
in the little house, Master Jacob Smith
was sent by his father to see If there
was anything wrong with the old man.
The lad opened the door got no re-
Spouse to a call, and found Mr.. Hawn
lying on the floor under the bed in
his room. The lad was frightened. and
ran back home, summoning his father
Mr.. Smith and daughter Clara went
and made a more careful investigation,
and succeeding in getting the aged
man into bed, and fire started. A
physician was also summoned Mr..
Hawn was unable to tell whether or
not he was i'll. The fire in the house
had long been out, and Hawn was AL
most dead from exposure. A lamp was
burning, indicating that Mr.. Hawn had
been lying on the floor since
he had prepared himself for bed Sum
day night.
May Be Paralysis.
1t may prove that Mr. Hawn has
Early in January, while on his way
HoHie 5lFoLH Lauren, anu WINE iHteHu-
ing to remain here over night with
his granddaughter, Mrs Charles A.
Renge, 704 South Second street. Mr..
Hawn suffered a slight paralytic
stroke. Three years ago. while in
South Dakota, first stroke was ex-
perienced.
Mr.. Hawn has two sons and a
daughter living, and s. his only
other relative here is M the
Mrs. Benge, to whose
home the old man was taken. One of ,
Mr.. Hawn's sons, William, lives on a
farm near Kimball. S. D., and the 9TH
or, Charles, in California. The duagh-
ter is Mrs. Canaday, of Laurel. s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15

ahira. ambassador from Japan, and
Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., of Massa-
chusetts.
There were present at the banquet
from among the Iowa Central officiary
General Manager Manley B. Cutter,
General Superintendent d. c. Noonan,
General Passenger Agent A. b. Cults,
and General Freight Traffic Manager
S. G. Lutz, of Minneapolis; Superin-
tendent II. G. Kruse. and District Pas
senger Agent George NJ. Martin. of Os-
kaloosa Trainmaster J. A. Lucy. of
Monmouth; Assistant General Freight
Agent A. P. Bryant of Peoria. and
Master Mechanic Gossett of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
M'cARTEN- M'MAHoN WEDDING.
Well Known Young People Principals
in Large Church Wedding.

At s o'clock this morning. at st.
Mary's church, Rev. j. j. Fitzpatrick,
D. D., performed the ceremony that
united in marriage Miss Josephine Nc
MsLhon and Mr.. William Clement Nc
Carten. A large congregation witnessed
the ceremony. The wedding march
was played by Sister M. Collette, of
the department of music of st. Mays
Institute. During the ceremony Miss
Vina Herman sang ave Marie" and
Miss Ida Flynn 20 Salutaris."
The bridal couple was attended by
Miss Anna Mcmahon, sister OF the
bride, and Mr.. John Savage4 a cousin
of the groom. The bride was prettily
attired in a travelling suit of old rose.
Miss Anna Mcmahon wore a tailored
gown Of light green.
Following the wedding a 10. o'clock
breakfast, in three courses, was served
at the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Margaret Mcmahon, 312 West Railroad
street, at which thirty relatives and
more intimate friends of the bridal
couple were guests. The breakfast
was served by Mrs. c. w. Cation, Miss
es Georgia and Frances Mooney Ter
esa Jordan and Ann Penders. The ta-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
At the Biiou.

The Bijou put on it's new bill Sun
day night before two fairly big houses
The bill proved to be an unusually
strong one. and by many patrons was
declared to be the best ever produced
in the theater. Lynne and Vonnie Haz-
zard, the musician and the maid"
made a great hit in their musical and
spectacular act Lewis Lawrence,
trumpeter, assisted by Miss Marie
Moore. also greatly pleased. Lawrence
was the bugler in chief with General
Macarthur during the war in the Phil
ippines. Lawrence can blow all calls
of every army and navy in the world
One of the most interesting pictures
offered at the Bijou was presented
Sunday night in The Octoroon.' The
picture is illustrative of the manufac-
ture of turpentine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
IeGrand Minis AGAIN.

The LeGrand basketball team won "a
second game from the Melbourne team
at LeGrand Friday night by the score
of 40 to 16. The Melbourne team all
most outclassed its opponents, showing
both superior team and individual
playing The teams lined up as fol-
lows: LeGrand-Piper and Pember-
ton, forwards; Gaunt, center;; Carts and
Johnson. guards. MISUNDERSTANDING
and Wallace, forwards; A. Meier, cen
ter: II. Meier and Sanderman, guards;
Kendall. of LeGrand, and Herschel, of
this city, were the officials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
MARRIED..
Pinneo-Wh;te.

A pretty home wedding was cele-
brated Saturday evening at o'clock
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
White, 923 South Tenth avenue, when
Miss Bessie c. White was given in
marriage to Mr.. Ralph E. Pinneo. Rev.
E. f. Nell performed the ceremony in
the presence Of q few relatives and
more intimate friends. Miss Myrtle
White, the brides sister, played the
wedding march. Mr.. Pinneo is an en-
ploye of the local freight department
of the Iowa Central. For the present
he and his bride will make their home
with the latter's parents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
Concert ATTRACTING Much Attention,

The concert to be given tomorrow
evening by the Northwestern Univer-
sity Glee Club at the high school gym
has attracted much attention thruout
the city. The high school boys have
been working hard to make the enter
tainment success as the proceeds will
go to the High School Athletic Asso-
citation. People of Marshalltown will
not have the opportunity of hearing a
better musical entertainment in Mar
sl1alltown this winter and should make
a special effort to be present Admis-
sion will be so cents. Tickets on sale
at the Hull Company's store Plenty
of seats left.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
District Court Adiourns.

Judge ]. NJ. Parker adjourned court
Saturday afternoon until o'clock Sat-
urday evening, Feb. 20 A motion to
set aside the verdict. and for new
trial, in the case of John Logsdon VS..
the city. was overruled by Judge
Parker Saturday afternoon. Judgment
against the city was entered
Judge Parker went to Toledo this
morning to open the February term
of the Tama county court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
AFTER THE FEED BUSINESS.
swisher-Lans Grain Company Tell
Why They Can Sell Feed so Cheap.

Swisher-lang Grain Company Tell
Why They Can Sell Feed so Cheap.
We wish to call your attention to
the reason why we think that you
should buy your ground feed of U.S. AS
you are aware we operate the Marshall
Elevator Company and are constantly
buying and shipping out grain in car
load lots. When we receive a load of
extra dry nice corn or oats we have
that dumped into our bins for grinding:
this gives you quality. In doing the
volume OF business that we do we can
buy cheaper and this gives you the
lowest price. Telephone 293 and get our
price, not only on ground feed, but on
all grains, flour and mill products You
can save some money
SWLSHER-LANG GRAIN CO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
PERKINS WANTS OUT.
Negro Preacher in Penitentiary r,

Negro Preacher in Penitentiary Try.
ing to Secure Parole.
1t is evident, Judging from the ma
ture Of the inquiry that has come to
Clerk of Courts F. M. Haradon from
the governors office, that the Rev.
George Perkins. the negro preacher
who was sent to the penitentiary from
this county in 1907, is trying to se-
cure his parole.
The governors pardon clerk has
asked for information relative to Per-
kins case. Perkins was sent to prison
for obtaining money by false pretenses.
Perkins canvassed the town in the al
legged interest of the Second Baptist
church, and secured sum of money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15

Twain. on his seventy third birthday.
You can't discount seventy-three the
way you could discount books in book
stories thirty or forty years ago.
'In book store, back in the 's0s
saw a fat historical work one day.
"How much is this? said l.
""Three fifty said the clerk.
"'And what discount does pub
Usher get?'
Forty per- cent is the usual pub
fishers discount, SIR theSelerk replied,
and he figured it out on a, little pocket
mad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
JUDGE pRouTY NOT COMING.
No Meeting Of searehIight Club Be.
eauee If Lack Of Sneaker

No Meeting Of Searchlight Club Be-
cause Of Lack of Speaker.
President C. C. Urine, of the Search
light Club, received telegram from
Judge S. F. Prouty, of Des Moines.
saying that he would be compelled to
cancel his engagement, before the club
Tuesday night. The telegram said that
a letter would follow, explaining the
reason which made the cancellation
necessary.
An effort was made over Sunday to
secure DR.. E. A. Steiner, Of Grinnell,
but it was found that DR.. Steiner
would not be in Grinnell, and there
fore could not be secured. AS re-
suit there will be no meeting of the
club this week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
DEATHS TOTAL 452.

SUCH is the Report Of the States Vital
Statistics Department.
There were 452 deaths in the county
during the fiscal year, ending June 80,
1908, compared with 1872 for the year.
ending June so, 1907, according to the
report of the states department Of
vital statistics, which has been re-
ceived by Clerk of Courts F. M. Har-
adon. This report is compiled from
the returns made to the department
by the undertakers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
sanborn.

James S. Johnson, of Melbourne, and
Miss Clara B. Sanborn, Of this city.
were married at the office of the Of
floating justice, S. E. Peek, Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Both are deaf
mutes. They will live on farm near
Melbourne. Mr.. johnson formerly
lived in this city and worked at
the Britain & Co. plant for years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
Marion Township Farms Sail Well,

y "v''Sr''P 00TI VvS0l
Two Marion township farms have
been sold during the past few days,
both of which brought over 500 an
acre.
Mr.. John o. Elder, OF Marshall,
Mimi, has sold to George Peterson. of
this county, eighty acres one and one
half miles southwest of Green Noun
tain. for $125 an acre.
Florence e. Pierce and husband have
sold to III. e. and Jennie Sutton, 102
acres three miles northwest of Green
Mountain for s11,9OO. The price is at
the rate of a little less than sos an
acre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15

the association, Is 70 be in this city 70
give a talk for the boys Of the associa-
ton. their parents, and friends. on the
evening of Thursday, Feb 25. The talk
will be on New Zealand and will be
illustrated with steropticon views. The
talk will be free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
cREvE coEuR CLUB BANQUET.
Iowa Central Officials Present at Lin.
coin Celebration at Peoria.

coin CelobratIon at PEORIA.
Master Mechanic c. e. Gossett, Of
the Iowa Central, arrived home 'Satur-
day from Peoria, Ill, where he was
present at the eleventh annual banquet
of the Creve Occur Club, Peoria's fam
Gus organization, which observed Lin
coins centennial Several Of the Cen
trail officials were present at the big So
cial event, in which covers for 1000
were laid at the Peoria coliseum.
The speakers at the banquet We're
Charles E. Magoon, of Nebraska, .ex-
governor of Cuba; Baron Kogoro TAX
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
Market Day Not Success.

The market day sale at Minerva.
which was held Friday, was not a sue
cess. owing principally to the bad
weather and roads. The recent stormy
weather has had an effect on stock,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
ASK FOR THE BLACK HAWKS.
They Are the Choice of the "sunkist'
Packed Fruit.

Ask for the Black Hawk oranges.
They come from the famous Arlington
Heights orchards, where the orange
reaches its most perfect state. They
are tree ripened, and of unexcelled
flavor. sweet and juicy. Look for the
Arlington Heights name on the tissue
wrapper. They are packed by the Cali
fornia Fruit Growers Exchange under
the "Sunkist label. Choice fruit from
the best orange district in. the world
OPPICE FRUIT COMPANY:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
Indoor Baseball
Standing Of the Clubs.

The Lennox Machine Company
sprung a surprise on the Western Gro
Ger Company team in the indoor
games at the Railroad Y. NJ. G. A. Fri
day night by winning to o. The senior
gym class beat the Iowa Central
team by the score of IL to 6. The fol-
lowing is the score of the shut out"
game:
Lennox ;. ...........1 0 II
Grocer Co. .......... % 0 0 0-0
The following is the lineup of the
teams: Lennox Machine Company -
Tretter. pitch: B. Poduska, catch; Lee,
first; Kirchberger, second: Soukup
third; Smeltz. left short; Witte, right
short; C. Poduski, left field. Western
Grocer Company-Ljndstedt. pitch;
McCreery. catch: Klossowsld. first;
Booth, second East. third. A. w. Carl
son. left short: Wilson, right short;
A. c. Carlson, left field
The following is the score of the
second game:
Seniors ). ..........0 2 8 1 0 liz
Central ..........3 0 0 0 0 l.
The teams lined up as follows: Sem
iors-East, pitch; Carlson, catch:
Lounsberry, first; Scott, second: In
gledue. third; Lincoln. left short Iowa
Central-Dunn pitch; Lambert catch;
Martin. first: Topf second; Bell. third:
Talbot, left short, Abbott. right short.
The officials We're Doty and Arends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
Licensed to We'd.

Ralph E. Pinneo, freight handler,
aged 10, and Bessie c. White, aged 1e,
both of this city.
William c. McCarten. plumber, aged
80, and Josephine A. Mcmahon, aged
"a, both Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15

State Secretary to Be Here.
w. H. Babcock, of Des Moines, state
secretary of boys work, who is soon to
go to New Zealand as missionary for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
IN the Police Court

III Ln0 rUITC0 OOUFIs
Roy Bonham, and William Burns, ~
rested for being drunk; were sent L
Jail for ten days by Justice Peek.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15

and cattle show the effects Of he
rough outdoor weather. Most of the
cattle on sale were listed too high, ana
this was true with the horses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
BUY THIS BUILDING.
1t Cost 500 to RuiId-What Will You
GiuA for LIP

Give for 1t?
We have for sale an excellent build
ing, 12x1S, sided with shiplap and
ceiled inside with flooring. Has good
floor, windows etc Just the thing for
a summer kitchen. wood house, etc.
Must be sold at once and will be sold
for the best offer within the next few
days. Call telephone III white, quick,
or write No. 1O7 West Church The
quick buyer will get a big bargain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

CAS- Told in the Hills" Comes to the
Odeon.
AS Told in the Hills a western
melodrama in a prologue and four acts,
was presented at the Odeon last night
before a small audience compared with
the usual attendance for Sunday night
The company presenting the play was
a fairly good one One of the leading
characters was taken by an Indian
Princess Wah-ta-Waso.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-15

Mark Twain's Discount.
Seventy three is no joke said Mark
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-02

settled in Elllo in 1909. he is well
known and highly considered by the
physicians and surgeons OF Salt Lake
City. while TO his private patients he
is inva aluablc. Or. IGby was attended
as best man, by George b. Russell
cousin Of the bride. Miss Ruth Allen
Russell and Miss Martha Marcband
Russell acted as bridesmaids for their
sister The floral dccora tions were IN
pink. white and green. \ delicious sup
per was served TO the guests al small
tables, all being seated The invita-
tious were limited to relatives and a
few close friends The bride was at
tired in rare robe of white satin. the
bridesmaids. in pink and blue chiffon,
Mrs. Russell. the bride s mother. in
black lace. The gifts were numerous.
varied and valuable. The ceremony
WAS performed by the Rev. George II.
Greenfield Of The Presbyterian church
DR.. and MIS-. Eby will reside in Elko
after returning from their wedding
trip TO north coast cities.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-02

Special 10 The Tribune.
ELkO. New, June l.-This evening,
at the family residence Of Hon.
George Russell, in Elko. New, his
daughter, Iida MncMastcr, was given
by him in marriage to DR.. John Robert
Eby, The contracting parties are
widely known and highly regarded,
Mr.. Russell has been for many years
Il resident Of Nevada, and is prominent
among tho successful cattlcmcu of the
state. Mrs. Eby has held high po-
sitinn socially. aud has been active in
religions and charitable duties. Dur
ing the Spanish war she acted as
president Of the Rcd Cross society Of
lGlko county. DR.. Eby. Canadian by
birth. was reared and educated in the
United States. and was graduated from
the medical department of the Unlver-
sity of Minnesota in the class Of
1892. He practiccd for some years on
the Misabe range, IN that state. and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-02
EASTERN EXCURSIONS
Via Oregon Short Line

Denver ard Pueblo, $3.50; Omaha
Minneapolis, $500; Chicago, $50 90:
st, Louis, $4,000. Dates of sale. June
4, ., II, j. l6 and &c See agents for
rates 10 other points and for later
dates. City ticket office, 2Ol Main
street
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-02
$4,000 Acres Of Land.

TO be opened for settlement under the
Carey act at Shoshone on June 8 Rc.
duced rates in effect via Oregon Short
Line. Juno }, 6, and 8; limit June
l6. For descriptive literature address
d, +. Bnrlcy, general passenger agent
Salt Lake City. Utah
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-02

A bridge tea Tuesday afternoon, four
tables being played, and number later
went in TO tea The rooms were charm
Ingly decorated in protusiou OF nav
thorne. pink peonIes and snowballs. A
large basket of pconics graccd the cen
ter of the prettiiy appointed tea table,
where Mrs. w. II, Dale poured, assist
ed by Mrs. Rudolph Dumbcck and Mrs.
George l.. Forester, Prizes were won
Snyder, Mrs. G, G., Field and Mrs, h..
l.. Archer.
Mrs. O. X Lewis entertained five
tables at n bridge. followed by mum
Der going in TO Tea. Tuesday afternoon.
in honor of her sister. Mrs. Walter
Lewis. The color scheme of green and
white was effectively carried out. with
large vases Gf ferns and snapdragons.
worth Mrs. James lvcrs, Mrs. G. II.
PcarsaIl, Mrs. c. l.. Robinson and Miss
Cosgriff.
Nearly 200 descendants of Brigham
Young had n reunion at Social hall,
Tuesday evening. in honor Of the one
hundred and eighth birthday of Prcsl'
dent Young, a picnic supper was
served at D clock, followed by n musl-
cal and literary program and dancing.
The date for the wedding Of Irwin
McNiecc and Miss Edna Davis is
ding in Oakland, the young couple VIII
come directly here TO spend a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs X. G.. McNiccc be.
fore going to Milford, Utah, where
they will make their home.
After the close of Gordon academy,
Professor and Mrs. \. {. Goodalc and
daughter will return 10 their home at
Ann Arbor. Mich. Miss Eudora Bishop
will join her parents al their home in
Delta. Colo, Mrs, Brotherton Will go
Mr. and Mrs. II. II, Atkinson viii
leave al noon today for Ely. Ncv.,
where they will spend two or three
weeks with their sou and his wife, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Atkinson. Later they
Will go 10 San Francisco. Cal, and re-
turn here the first Of July.
Mrs. w D. Donoher entertained FIVE
tables at a bridge tea at the Country
club Tuesday afternoon. in honor of
Miss Eudora DAILY. who viii be married
Wednesday, June 8. The rooms were
bright with q variety of spring tioWcrs.
Mrs. Jennie Cohn and her daughters,
tho Misses Stella and Elsie Cohn, and
Mrs. Daniel W. Lipman aud small son.
left Tuesday for Ocean Park, Cal,
where they will spend the summer
The Girls Friendly society cujoycd
a supper on the lawn nj the home OF
Miss Sarah Spalding, Tuesday evening,
when covers were laid at one long table
for thirty.
Mrs. Freeman Morpingstar and her
daughter, Miss Lucille. who have spent
fhe past two months in Grand Rapids,
Mich. with Mrs, Morningstar s parents,
will be home the middle of June.
Mrs. Tiernau and her granddaughter,
Virginia Whitney. aud Mr., and Mrs.
Austin Ticrnan will leave next Satur-
dav. TO spend the summer in the Pacific
northwest.
Miss Ida Bentley and Miss Eudora
Bishop entertained the seniors of Cor
don academy at a prettily appointed
luncheon at the. wilson, last Saturday
The Post Bridge club was entertained
Tuesday Afternoon by Mrs. L. x. Hark.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-02
EXCURSIONS EAST

From Ogoen. oaJi .-ahe auu points on
main line OF RIO Grande Western Ry
to
Chicago and return $55. 90
St Louis and return. ..... $40 90
St Paul and Minneapolis ... 500
Omaha, ST. Joe and Kansas City. 4O.UG
Colorado common points .. $3.50
Dates Of Sale-Iupe 4. 5, II, l2, 10
and &c, July 2, 3. 90 and "a. August 13
and IA and September 10 and ii.
Long limit and stopovcrs via Colo.
RADIO Midland railway.
Write for full information and beau
tiful book of Colorado views.
L. II. HARDING, Gen. Agent,
Salt Lake City. Utah,