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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

snow 1ell on tWenty-tnTee Oh tHe
eighty-three days OF January. Febru-
ary and March, but that period was
abnormal. There was precipitation OF
rain or snow on 119 Of the 1855 days.
The coolest day was Jan. II. when the
temperature went to 81 below zero. The
hottest was July Q. when the mercury
registered 1O2. But there were only
five other days when the temperature
went to 100 or above.
The last spring frost, light one.
was on May 10. and the earliest fall
frost, also light, was on Sept. rs. A
trace OF snow has fallen five different
times so far this winter but has melted
at once, making the precipitation for
December the smallest of the twelve
month. The coolest day of the winter
was Dec. II. when the temperature
showed l above zero.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02
REVIVAL At GREEN MOUNTAIN.
Services in Charge Of Rev. Leroy Gal
Iaahsr TO Begin Sunday Evening.


Iashsr TO Begin Sunday Evening.
Revival meetings in which some OF
the clersymen of this city will partici-
pate, will begin at the Congregational
church at Green Mountain Sunday
night in charge of the pastor, Rev. LIE
roy Gallagher. Services will be held
every evening and Marshalltown
preachers will preach occasionally, but
Rev. Mr.. Gallagher will do most OF the
preaching. The large choir OF the
church, assisted by the orchestra. led
by Roy Grimes, will lead the singing
Mrs. Will Lynch and Miss Edna Lie
berum will be the pianists.
Sunday services at the church VII
be as follows: Morning at 1880, SER
mon by the pastor. reception OF mem
bers and communion service. First OF
revival services at in the evening
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02
HOME FLAG RAISING.
cornsts Sound Retreat ard Salute 10
Fired a. Coiors Descend.

Fired a. coIors Descend.
With 400 officers and members OF the
soldiers home standing with heads
barred. three comets sounding retreat
and a squad firing salute. the stars
and stripes were lowered for the hrst
time New Years day from the new nag
steff at the soldiers home The exer-
cises took place at sunset. The band
nlayed ."The Star Spangled Banner" as
the flag started Its 115-foot journey
from summit to base. the music being
finished as the colors dipped to earth
The exercises were very impressive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

inquiaitive passenger And what 70
that curious thing you are carrying =
Sailor with winch-cranD - This.
mum? It's the crank which they use
for winding up the dog watch
Judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Wanted Bright, energetic boy tc
learn the dry goods business. Address
A-2, care Times Republican. NJ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02
MORE POULTRY AWARDS.
Additional Prizes Won at Poultry SHOW
Announced.

Additional prizes were won at the
recent poultry show as follows:
Silver Laced Wyandottes- Frs
cock, second cockerel. second. third
fourth, fifth hen, first, second. third
fourth pullet, Mrs. A. j. Palmer. STATE
Center.
Partridge Plymouth Rocks Firs
pen, G. w. Calhoun.
PET STOCK ASSOCIATION.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

1 suppose, you enjoy going to re-
ceptions and teas?" YES" replied
Senator Sorghum: "altho 1t took mo
some years to find myself in crowd
Of people without feeling as If ought
to be around shaking hands and try
ing to make votes for somebody
Washington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Dsusli. Of thiS city read. ana Mrs Mary
Lyon. also OF this city. sang. She and
Miss DEUEL. rave . duet. Among the
Eguests were several from this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

The GROWING comedy triumph of to-
day. fountain of laughter appealing
in its pathos, is Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch" which comes to the
Odeon theater Sunday evening. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

To Rent-Modern seven room house
furnished, close in. Inquire b. r. Cum
mings,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

st. Margaret's Mission will meet with
Miss Margaret Armstrong, Ill North
First avenue, this evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02
LOCAL MARKETS.

Prices Paid 20 Farmsrs BY Masohasl'
$50 town Meeshants.
The following prices are quoted BY
Narshalltown dealers for the different
varieties Of farmers provisions. grain
produce. and hides. tallow, wool. pelta
and skins.
Batesole's grocery quotes the follow
ing prices in trade until further no.
tice:
Buttef-3O..
ERgS-c0.
sGRAINS.
Benedict -Four and Feed Company
viii pay the following prices at their
place OF business in this city. subject
however. to market changes.
T New corn--36.
Oats-27.
HIDES, FUR AND WOOL
H. Willard, Son & Co., quote the
following prices:
Green hides-10 cents.
Horse hides. large-$s.oo.
No. tallow-5 cents.
Medium wool-20@22.
Coarse wool-16 to II cents
Fine wool-15 to Is cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

investment price on the Sinclair
apartment house and remaining lots
for short time. See me. 8. c. Bell.
phone 335.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Bars" Saturday chocolates, poun
boxes 20 cents, Saturday only. Nc
Bride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety Of the Methodist church will meet
Friday afternoon with Miss Alice Pat
erson. 400 East Church street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Mrs. John Paul. Of Laurel, underwent
q minor operation at st. Thomas hos
pital Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Lewis Ross, of Clemens. accompan-
led by his father, C. H. Ross, went to
Toledo this morning where the young
man is going to enter Leander Clark
COLLEGE,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Notice to Delegates.
Special meeting Trades & Labor As
sembly, Jan. 2. All requested to be
present. John Crellin. President.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Jeanette Miller. return engagement
tonight. Princess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Friends church will meet Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs Martha e.
Test, 300 North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcmahon, Jr.
923 South Tenth avenue, are parents OF
fine twin sons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

You pay the least ana dress the best
&C the National Wooden Mills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

but now that these sisters arc mar
ried. a social gulf separates them hope
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Eye. ear. nose and throat specialists.
Drs. French q Cobb. Masonic temple.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Surgeon ane physician. office with
DR.. Mighell. fremont building. DR.. Earl
Hermance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

BARS" Saturday chocolates, pound
boxes 20 cents. Saturday only. Nc
Bride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

DR.. F. ]. Neiman. office and veter-
mary hospital, 107 and 100 East State
street. Office phone 404. residence 372
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Motorcycle delivery service. Pack
ages quickly delivered to any part OF
city 10 cents. Phone 206. J. NJ. John
SON
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02
Weather 1917
About Normal

Twenty-nine above zero at Z o'clock
yesterday. One above zero the low
est temperature Of the winter so far.
These are some of the features Of this
Iowa climate this winter that make 1t
stand out in sharp contrast to year
ago Up to this. time last year the
mercury had dropped below zero four
different days. A year ago last night
it went down to Is below zero, and u
year ago today it was II below.
In many ways the weather OF 1919
has been normal. except for abnormal
ly cold weather during the last half OF
last winter The precipitation for the
year was slightly above the average
for the last nine years. This year
32.67 inches Of precipitation fell in
snow and rain. The, average for the
nine years is 1915 inches. The rain
fall was evenly distributed. heavy rains
coming in the spring and fall months.
The following is the precipitation BY
months:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

For moving or storage see US. White
Transfer line, Is South First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

SCOTS coal Office. 1T East MAI
street. with American Express Con-
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society
will met Friday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. W. w. Woods. 113 North Sec
ond street Mrs. L. Vitek will be as
siStant hostess
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Twenty ave cent book bargains.
Bowen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

The ladies Of Mafshalltown;twill be
given an opportunity to view the new
1913 wall papers at our store Sat-
urday, Jan. I. James Skegg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Miss Adelyine willirn and Miss Sc
rena Tow entertained twenty-five OF
their friends at watch party New
Years eve. Games and music were en-
joyed during the evening. The hostess
es were assisted in serving refresh
ments by Miss Olivia Tweed. Joseph
Mitchell. Of Valparaiso, Ind, was an
out of town guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

1.-THE Littlest Rebel" Edward Peple's
interesting war play in which Mr. Far
mum is the star, will play return
engagement at the Odeon theater
Wednesday, Jan. 8. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02
6llllle,lell1lllllaIll,
The City il Brief
Kodak finishing. Bowen.

Kodak finishing. Bowen.
Book bargains. Bowen.
DR.. Burkart. osteopath. II W. Main.
Jsweler aud optician. o. E. TuttlA
d.. Graham. o0taopatn. Masonic temple
We are leaders in our line. James
Skegg.
Jeanette Miner. return engagement
tonight. Princess.
~S-~-
Let us do your kodak finishing. I'VE
know how" Bowen.
spirella corsets. 10 West Main. OF
phone S2S White Mrs. e. b. Myer.
For moving or storage see us. White
Transfer line, IS South First avenue.
SCOTS coal Office. 1T East Main
street. with American Express Com.
pany.
Surgeon ane physician. office with
DR.. Mighel. fremont building. DR.. Earl
Hermance.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcmahon, Jr.
923 South Tenth avenue are parents of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Mr.. ard Mrs. David Friend. Jr.. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Bedeger. Charles
Bedeger and Earl Lawrenre spent New
Years in Tama with Mr.. Bedeger's
daughter, Mrs. Percy Bailey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

spirella corsets. 80 West Main. o.
phone e2S White Mrs. e. b. Myer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

jeanette MiNer, return engagement
tonight. Princess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Mr. and Mrs. ]. G. Weatherby were
in Ames Wednesday with their daugh-
ter. Mrs. B. G. Dyer, and family. Mr..
Weatherby returned home this morn
ing. but Mrs. Weatherby will remain
for q weeks visit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

| Come to Skegg's store Saturday, jan
4, and inspect the elegant line of papers
we offer for 1913, the price is no high
er than you pay for inferior goods.
Come in and be convinced. James
| Skegg
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Let us do your kodak finishins. I'VE
know how" Bowen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Mrs. Harry Hobrock was removed
Wednesday night from her home. 1915
South Center street. to St. Thomas
hospital, where she Is seriously Ill Of
eclampsia, with which she was taken
sick Wednesday. The child, . boy, was
born at the hospital during the night,
and was living today. The outcome Of
the case could not be determined up TO
this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

The funeral of James A. Gould, the
Sioux City veteran who died at the SOL
diers' home New Years morning, will
be held Saturday at o'clock from the
assembly hall. Chaplain Cole will con-
duct the services. and burial will be in
the home cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Samuel ]. Austin, the aged father Of
E. T. Austin, is quite seriously sick
of pneumonia at his home, 408 East
Main street. Owing to Mr. Austin's
age the case is more serious than ii
would otherwise be-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

We are leaders in our line. James
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

A company Of fourteen relatives and
friends OF Mr.. N. o. Tweed surprised
him at his home, go East Linn street.
Tuesday noon. to help him celebrate
his anniversary. Dinner was served by
Mrs. Tweed. The guests from a dis
lance were Mrs s. 8. Tvedt. of Mon
tour. Mr.. and Mrs. Osmund Tweed. Of
Dunbar and Mr.. Joseph Mitchell, Of
Valparaiso, Ind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

A spark from a chimney dropped on
the window sill of the William Petit
rooms. over 31s East State street. and
set fire to the sill about $50 this
morning. The blaze was small one
and did little damage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Judge Ben Mccoy, Of Oskaloosa, the
tax ferret, formerly employed by the
county. was in the city today. Judge
Mccoy has been very seriously sick
since he was last here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Next to style. quality is the most inn
portant feature that goes to make up
a CLASSY" suit Of clothes. Ours COM
bine both and are regarded by our Gus
toners generally to be the best. II
will be to your interest to try us. Ac-
quaint yourself with our superior tall
ored clothes. Do It now. Hopkins &
Son. the popular tailors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02
4. ostao pain. Masonic temple

Dr.. Burkart. osteopath. II w. Main.
Jsweler aud optician. o. e. TuttlA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

We invite you Saturday, Jan. 4, to
come to Skegg's wall paper store and
inspect the most artistic line Of spring
wall paper ever shown in MARSHALL
town Iamos S1SeY1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs T. H. Coyne. 4o6 South
Second street. are entertaining sew
eral guests during the holidays. Those
from out Of town are Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy b. Coyne, Of Portland. Ore: Mr..
]. w. Coyne. Of Monmouth, Ill.,; Mr..
w. C. Coyne. Of Minneapolis; Miss
Florence Comiskey. Of Minneapolis:
Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Pohle, Of Freeport,
nj.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-23

cial success. Mrs. Dwight B- Heard, who has been chairman of the doll and baby booth since the initial sale. will again preside over this depart ment Her assistants will be Mrs w. G. Hartranft. Mrs. w. A. Parish
 and Mrs. James H. McChntOck Lin
 ems will be sold by Mrs. T. w Penn terton. Mrs. B. A. Fickas and Mrs. J
 Elliott Walker. Mrs. John Bennett,
 Jr. will be in charge of the bag
 booth and her staff includes Mrs. Sid
 ney Clearinghouse, Mrs. Bert Atha.
 Miss Stella Sears, Miss Rema. Doris,
 Miss De Mund and Miss Goldberg.
 Aprons will be offered for sale by
 Mrs. F. J. Johnson. Mrs. James S.
 Griffin Mrs. Edward O'MaIley, Mrs.
 W. J. Riley. Mrs D. D. HOrning and
 Mrs $. J. Nicholson. The miscellane-
 ous booth. which always contains
 many attractive novelties, will be managed by Mrs. C. II. Davidson, and
 her corps of assistants will be Mrs
 Daniel Francis. Mrs. Herman Perry
 De Mund, Mrs. H. D. Ross and Mrs. John Spangler of Mesa. Mrs. Lloyd F. Christy will be at the candy cOun
 ter, and with her will be Mrs. Reba Elliott Mrs. w. Bennett Cough. Mrs. Joe Melczer and Mrs. H l.. Chandler of Mesa. A fascinating grab bag is part of the program. Mrs. George l.. Lilley. Mrs. Ancil Martin and Mrs. Charles Riegel being in charge, and the refreshment booth will have Mrs. l.. D. Dameron as chairman and Mrs. w. s. Heflin and Mrs. T. F. Irvine as it's other members. The prepara- tiOns are going forward rapidly and the details are elaborate and com plete. In the meantime the regular work is not being interrupted to any harmful extent and programs continue to be well prepared and interesting will be an open meeting. Mrs. w. C. Barnes of Washington. D. C., will give "Reminiscences of d Trip to Panama" and a song of composed by Francis Allitsen will be sung by w. F. Deity.
 Boys and girls of the Adams school adopted d new slogan last week, and with Get the Mothers Out" as their signal. are Waging q mothers attend ance campaign. The keenest rivalry exists between the grades in their eff forts to secure the most visitors dur ing the season. The Adams Parent Teacher association has offered d
 prize to the room with the highest record, for it was at the suggestion Of
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vlce president. and Mrs. Carl C, Young. secretary anl treasurer.
 The Beethoven club will give it's opera recital Wednesday evening and the Liebling club will meet Saturday afternoon. Members of the club are all students of Miss Nellie Trott. Than mote we to bokes that we finde. Through which that olde things been in
 minde,
 And to the doctrine of these old wyse, Yeve credence. in every skilful wyse. That tellen of these olde approved
 stories,
 Of holiness, of regnes, of victories, Of love. of hate. of other sundry
 thinges,
 Of which I may not make rehersinges. And if that olde bokes were a-weye.
 Y-loren were of remambraunce the yeke"
 Godfrey Chaucer.
 This is the introduction on the pro- gram of the Glendale Woman's club for Wednesday afternoon. The numbers. , arranged by the history and literature department under the auspices of which the program will be presented, follows:
 Piano selection. Mrs. ]. w. DeFever.
 The Literary Spirit in Country Club and City Club. Mrs. NJ P. White , The Story of Ruth" GA Bible story of the country). Mrs. B. $. White
 Vocal solo, Mrs. c. A. Cox.
 The Story of Esther GA Bible story of city politics), Mrs. J. G. Brooks.
 Piano selection, Miss Walsh. Social hour.
 Hostesses-Mrs. J. J. Gump. Mrs. Ray Stauffer, Mrs. Ray Lehman
 Tt is real pleasure in this utili- tarian age (when even the modes of locomOtion are more rapid than ever before), to realize that there are still men who can lift thair thoughts above the personal and commonplace of life. and inspire and refresh us bv their poetic visions" said Mrs. L. NJ. Fitz- hugh at the Womans club Tuesday afternoon. when the art and litera- ture department presented a program on Living and Contemporary Poets"
 Some charming verses by Henley were read by Mrs. Lloyd B. Christv. The last poem, an ode to Robert Louis Stevenson, being particularly fine.
 Mrs. II. D. Ross gave review and extracts from The Everlasting Mercy by Masefield, a strong poem and it's presentation by Mrs. Ross was the result Of much carefuI thought. The theme of the poem is the everlasting mercy of the Christ, stretched out to rescue a degraded man, and a revolt against the exist ing social conditions and the creed of the church of England.
 Mrs Ancil Martin gave biograph-
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ical sketch of Robert Bridges, Eng lands new poet-leaureate. and read some verses from his poem. The Growth of Love.
 stephen Phillips poem, "Paola and
 Francesca" was reviewed very ably l,- Mrs Otis F.. Young. Phillips chose
 a" his theme for this tragedy the
 story of the saddest lives in history.
 Many of us here are mothers, said
 Mrs Young. To me, there is no
 portrayal of thought, no emotion so vlvfdly expressed in this poem play
 as that of the childless hOusekeeper,
 Iucrezia. when she says: Bitterness ram I bitter? Strange, c strange. How else? My husband dead and Childless left. My thwarted woman thoughts have inward turned. and that vain milk like acid, in me eats. l Have I not in my thoughts trained i Ittle feet to venture. and taught little l lips to move until they shaped the ] wonder of a word? l am long prac- Iticed O those children mine. Mine. 1 doubly mine, and vet l cannot touch l them-I cannot see them, hear them.
 Does great God expect I shall clasp air and kiss the wind forever? I am 1 woman, and this very flesh de-
 mands it's natural pangs."
 Mrs. Fitzhugh read beautiful eX-
 tracts from "Marpessa," another fine | bit of stephen Phillips.
 Mrs. R. NJ. Tafel gave two delight | ful vocal numbers. which greatly pleased her audience. They were poems from the pen of Carrie Jacobs Bond-"Just a Wearyin' for You" and 'I Love You Truly
 A. French dialect poem by William Henry Drummond proved to be one of the gems of the afternoon. It was 1oad in a fascinating manner by Mrs. Dwight B. Heard and it's close came all too soon to satisfy Mrs Heard's listeners. Johnnie COurteau' was the hero of whom DrummOnd wrote:
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turn within a fortnight. She has been in California since early spring and will return with her brother, Eugene Goldman who is now in San Francisco.
 Mir and Mrs. E. J. Bennett who have been away six weeks will return December | They are the guests of MT. and Mrs. D. NJ Barringer of Philadelphia.
 Society will be delighted to learn that the disposal of their North Cen tral avenue property will not take Mir. and Mrs. George Hahn from Phoenix where they will continue to winter Their residence has been purchased by former Attorney General Crow of Missouri and he and his family are expected to arrive here shortly. They are said to be charm ing people and fond of gayety and will no doubt be an acquisition to the local smart set.
 Mrs. Harlow J. Phelps is to be in town from Los Angeles until after the Christmas holidays. the guest of her daughter Mrs. Frank Alkire. Mrs. Phelps is a pioneer resident of the state and her host of friends are de- lighted at her return for even su short a period.
 Mrs Sims Ely returned Thursday from a three weeks absence in Hum bOldt where she was the guest of Mrs. James Bark.
 
 MT. and Mrs. William Miner left Tuesday for Texas where hunting trip of a fortnight will precede their return to Missouri.
 Harry Solomon was the guest of his sist Mrs. David Goldberg early in the week en route to SolOmonsville- from san Diego where he passed a