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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11

Highway. Association, the American
Highway Association. the Northwest
ern Road Congress-, which was organ
lied ut Milwaukee April 81. 1914. and
OF which PROF. +. r. Agg, head Of the
highway engineering. Iowa State Col
.lege at Ames rs president, the Iowa
members Of the executive committee
being Governor George w. Clarke;
State Highway Engineer Thomas IA.
Mcdonald, G. Decker French, prest-
dent Of the Iowa State Automobile AS
ISOLATION, and Robert n. Carson, Iowa
City, chairman OF the touring COM
mittee Iowa State Automobile Asso-
citation"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
Grinnsil and Vicinity.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell. May 1l.--Mr j. d. Fowler
died very suddenly and without any
previous Illness at his home. SIT Cen
ter street, at 4:30 o'clock on Saturday
afternoon. He was about so years or
age and was apparently in his usual
health and had been out with his ice
cream wagon in the forenoon as
usual. He ate a hearty dinner and was
in his usual genial spirits, He was
taken with an attack that the physi-
clan is said to have thought at first to
be- apopleXy. Relief was obtained tenn
porarily but another attack little
later showed heart trouble and he OK
pired quickly. Funeral services were
held this afternoon at the home con-
Quoted by some preacher OF the
Friends church of which he was
member Mr.. Fowler was born In In
diana but came to Muscatine county.
Iowa, in 1865. and has lived In this
state practically ever since that date.
He has been in Grinnell a number or
years and was well known all over tho
city He leaves wife and son, j.
w. Fowler In this city.
About ! o'clock on Sunday morning
a telephone call came 10 DR.. and Mrs.
j. w. Souter. of SIS Park street. tell
ing OF the sudden and critical Illness OF
Mrs Souter's mother, Mrs. Latchem, at
the I.atchem home seven miles south
west of Montezuma. DIR. and Mrs.
Souter went to New Sharon on the
early train.
Mrs. kurtz, with her little son and
daughter Is again in Grnnell after
lie in 81 t%iavA.
land, o., her old home. The family
plans to remain together here until
such time as Mr.. Kurtz sewers his
mobile factory. which may be In a
month from this time.
Harry l. Worth. Of Iowa College In
former days. established in 1910 tho
Worth trophy cup to be awarded to
the literary society of the college hav-
ing done the best work for the year.
1t has always been a thing of beauty
but the one for this year, which Is now
on exhibition at the desk OF the col
lege librarian. is declared to be most
beautiful and valuable Of all.
At the business meeting of the Con-
gregational church on Thursday even
ing resolution was unanimously
passed by a rising vote. appreciaA We
Of the efficient work done FOR the
church by the assistant to the pastor.
Miss Eda Bowman. Her resignation.
which had been rendered to take effect
on June I. was then accepted. BY the
adoption Of the recommendation OF the
board Of trustees An assistant to the
pastor will be provided. to begin his
work with September. who shall also
be the financial secretary OF the
church and custodian Of all church
property, and shall be Immediately re-
sponsible for the carrying out OF plans
for the raising of money for the sup
port of the church and it's benev-
olences, under the direction of the
ho,rd ~ tr,,atana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
OPPOSED TO NEW STATE FED.
GRAFTON.
SECRETARY NissEN DECLARES
FEDERATION Is pETR,MENT
Asks Governor to Withhold Support
Until Showing Can Be Mads-Nisssn
Says Other Organizations Are Work.
ing in Harmony and Accomplishing
= All That Can Be Undertaken.

Davenport, May 11.-War on the
Iowa division Of the National High
ways Association. recently organized,
has" been declared by A. f. Nissen,
secretary treasurer of the Iowa State
Auto Association, and in letter e.
Governor Clarke Mr.. Nissen asks the
governor to withhold his support of the
new organization until he has had a
chance tC interview him. The new as
sociaticn, which will be known as the
Iowa Good Roads Federation. will be
permanently organized at q meeting to
be held in Des Moines May IA. and Mr..
Nissen asks the governor for an inter-
view before that date.
The primary object Of the federation,
it Is said will be to build a great or
ganization in Iowa. on q substantial
business basis for the improvement OF
rural conditions in the state. This will
be done largely by encouraging the
building of good roads and giving as
sistance in tho construction Of perma-t
nent highways.
Thomas d. Murphy. Of Red Oak has
been chosen as president OF tho fedora
ton. E. H. Spaulding, Of Grinnell, is
first vice president; Joe l.. Long. Of
Des Moines, is secretary; Kent G. Fer
man, Of Cedar Rapids, is treasurer;
and D. B. Long, of Russell director.
Nisssn's Statement.
In a statement issued MI. Nissen
says:
II feel absolutely confident that this
proposed Iowa Good Roads Fedora
ton will, II successful, absolutely kill
tho Iowa State Automobile Associa-
ton and I also feel confident that If
it does that 1t will not be in q position
to accomplish one-tenth as much in
the cause Of securing better roads now
as the Iowa State Automobile Assoc
citation can do.
Il had the extreme good fortune Of
meeting z. D. Dunlap at Perry. which
is his home town, on last Tuesday and
had over an hours interview with him
and informed him then and there thas
I would use my very best endeavors to
kill the proposed Iowa State Good
Roads Federation. As did not then
and do not now believe that there is
any necessity for this organisation, as
the Iowa State Automobile Association
il fully prepared and competent to
handle the great problem Of organizing
GOOD roads club in the different coun-
ties in Iowa
you may not be aware of the fact,
but it il true nevertheless that the
National Highways Association 10 not
working in harmony with the follow
ing other successful and practical good
roads associations: The American
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
Throw Away Your
Eyeglasses!
A Free Prescription

You Can Have EjlIsd and Use at Home.
Do you wear glasses? Are you 9 vic
tim Of eye-strajn.or other eye-weak-
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that there 10 real hope for you. Many
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your eyes are bothering you. even .
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
I the paving probably by the first


August.
Waterloo.
The Waterloo Broom Company plant
was destroyed by fire at 1 o'clock Fri
day morning. The building and equip
ment will be a total loss and the owners
will suffer a financial loss Of over
$4,000. The flames had made consider
able Roadway before the flremen ar
rived. and it was impossible for the fire
fighters to save the building and con-
tents from destruction. A large guam
tity Of broom straw stored in an adj
joining warehouse was saved. The
firemen were unable to determine the
cause Of the fire, but believe it re-
suited from sulphur stored in the base
ment.
Clinton.
The absence of former Councilman
Patrick J. Melvin from his home in
Clinton causes much anxiety to his
relatives, and the Clinton police have
been asked to assist in ascertaining
the whereabouts Of the Clinton man.
Mr.. Melvin left his home a week ago
Saturday, and nothing has since been
seen Of him by his relatives and friends.
He did not mention the fact that he
was going away. and it is to this cir
cumstance that most OF the anxiety is
due. 1t is thought possible that ne
went to Philadelphia to visit relatives,
but the absence Of tidings from him
can not be explained by his wife and
sons.
Waterloo.
A handbag, containing a diamond
ring valued at 5000 and SIS in cur
rency was stolen from Mrs. Catherine
Carpenters home; 426 Fifth street
east. late Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Carpenter had left the house for
few moments and the handbag was
on the table. When she returned the
property was missing. She Immediate
ly reported the theft at police head
quarters. Suspicion pointed toward a
young man who had been working
about the house and the officer started
a search for him. 1t was learned that
he had left for Denver. Sergeant
wetlaufer left for that place in the
police patrol but the suspected man
could not be located.
Cedar Falls,
Were safe on American soil at last"
was the message received here by B. E.
Ives from his sister, Mrs A. F. Acres.
who, with her husband. has spent the
past twenty years in Torreon. Mex.
The message come from E1 Paso. Tex.
The message followed the receipt Of
q letter the day before. which had been
smusgled out Of Torreon many weeks
go by one Of the Spaniards exiled by
Villa Mr.. Acres pictured the vivid
scenes attendant upon the capture of
Torreon by the Mexican rebels. This
letter stated that the federals had
early taken possession Of Mr.. Acres
palatial residence and turned it into
an arsenal. This the writer declared.
was blown up with dynamite upon the
close approach OF the rebels. During
their twenty years residence in Tor
reon, Mr.. Acres has been engaged in
the wholesale and retail lumber trade
and had amassed an immense fortune.
Much Of this was invested In business
blocks in Torreon and in timber tracts
adjacent All this was confiscated by
the federal government early In revolu-
: tionary troubles. :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
wApE's POWER IS sHoRN
National. Committeeman overrides
Local Democratic Machine in Ap-
poin.n,ert Of Postmaster-Mrs. Nor
combe Gets Office at Storm Lake.

Special to Times Republican.
Storm Lake. May 1.-THE appoint
ment Of Mrs. Elizabeth 8. .Morcombe as
postmaster at this place Is defeat
for the state democratic machine and
emphasizes the power, OF Martin j.
Wade. with the administration. There
were four candidates for the postoffice
at Storm Lake. and one of these who
is also chairman Of: the democratic
county committee received the endorse
ment Of the Committeeman Bronson
of Spencer. and Chairman Reed, Of
the state committee. But National
Committeeman Wade turned the rec
ommendation down and Mrs. Morcombe
was named. Incidentally Representa-
tive Connolly, Of Dubuque, now candi-
date for senator. was involved In the
matter also, as he seconded Mr.. Wade's
recommendation. The naming OF Mrs.
Morcombe is popular here. She has
been editor and publisher Of the only
democratic newspaper in the county
for years and has fought the battles
Of the party. She will give her entire
time to the postoffice and her husband
and brother will run the newspaper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
Northern, Io1ua Items
Waukon.

Waukon.
The annual commencement exercises
of the waukon high school will be held
here June ~. The class play will be
given at the Armory opera house Tues
day evening.
Waukon.
A chorus Of fifty voices is preparing
a sacred cantata to be given at the
German Reformed church when the
new pipe organ is installed in that
edifice.
Charles City.
While automobiling about one mile
west Of Floyd. George Rankin, Of that
place ran over a dog, and in doing so
the machine was turned over, resulting
in a broken arm for his wife, who was
with him.
IeMars.
Robert Hamilton, residing near King
sley. was sentenced to three years IN
the penitentiary at Anamosa, pleading
guilty to a charge Of adultery. Hamil-
ton eloped two weeks ago with wo-
man named Mrs. Ernest Ferris. The
woman's husband caused their arrest.
Monticello.
Many cases of smallpox are reported
from Sand Spring and vicinity The
schools at that place have been closed
and a quarantine established at all
homes where the disease has made its
appearance. The disease has mani
tested itself in q mild FORM but every
precaution is being taken to prevent
its spread. There have been no deaths.
Cedar Rapids.
The Mason City police Friday morn
W
practically certain, is George Pappas,
alias Argas, who forged a check on
the T. NJ. Sinclair Company, Ltd, on
Sept. 2, 1918. The local police learned
that Pappas was at Mason City and no.
titled the police there to arrest him.
The man arrested there claims that he
is George Callas and knows nothing
of the check forgery.
Cedar Rapids.
Kozmik Kozmak, who resides at 141?
South Second street, was slashed
across ths face with knife Wednes-
day night during a fight with Ivan
Steparove, who was arrai9ned In JUS
tice court Thursday on charge Of as
sauh with intent to infiict great bodily
injury. In police court he pleaded
guilty, to the charge Of drunkenness
and disturbing the peace and was fined
$50 and costs,
Monticello.
George stutt. the youngest Of the
family. has recently purchased tho
homestead farm Of 100 acres from the
Stuff estate. located in Wayne town
ship. and thirty-nve acres Of timber
land in Richland township. The home
stead. which IL valued at $3.50 per
acre, was. originally purchased, the
greater part Of 1t, by the late John
Stuff for SO per acre from Aaron
Fash Of Paris. Canada, in 1866.
Monticello.
F. K. Hahn. contractor from Cedar
Rapids. who has the contract to con-
struct the one and one half miles Of
paving in the city Of Monticello this
summer came up last Monday morning
to inspect the work which has already
been done. Hetwas much impressed
with the rapidity and the excellence
with which the work was done. A force
Of men are ct work and will complete
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
The Poet. Dream

A propos OF Marshall r. KernochAn,
who makes $50 a year by writing music,
a magazine poet said:
ITO make $50 year out Of music -
pretty good. It's az much as I. sue
cessful poet, make out Of verse.
when they see my poetry In all the
magazines people think that ! live at
the Ritz Carlton. Alas, they don't
know the magazine poetry rates.
"a young lady said to me the other
day:
II like your poetry so much. have
often heard the Observation-Disclosures
az poets dream. Tell me, what are
poets dreams like?
We'll. my dear young lady replied
mime are usually about three sQuAr0
meals a day, clean linen and an coca.
slonal 5.cent ar."-Washington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11

Special to TimeS-Republlcan,
Traer, May 11.-Prof. o. M. Elliott.
formerly superintendent of Traer's
public schools, has Just been elected
city superintendent of the Salem. Ore.
schools. At present he is teaching at
Twin Falls, Idaho.
John Goken. of Dysart, one OF the
members Of the new stock firm has
rented NJ G.. Nichols residence on
railroad street and will bring his fam
lily here to live in a few days.
Reports from Will CLOSER, who has
been in Iowa City for several weeks for
medical treatment, indicate that he is
improving and the symptoms indicate
that he will entirely overcome his
trouble.
Ernie Bratton, late with the A. c..
Ryan Implement Company. has re-
sumed farming. He and his family
moved this week onto the Logan &
Franzenberg farm in northeast Buck
ingham. A brother Of Mr.. Bratton's
is manager Of this farm.
Albert Mathern has sold his interest
in the Traer Brick & Tile factory to
has partner, A. S. Budlong, of Toledo.
side parties. Should the deal be closed
the owner will start up the p1ant.
Miss Phoebe Smith, Of Cedar Rap
ids, has been engaged as domestic sci
ence teacher. in the Traer public schools
for the coming year at 365 per month.
This completes the corps OF teachers.
Joe Kriz.; Jr., nine miles southeast
Of Traer, has suffered a relapse Of ty-
phoid fever. and his condition is Sc
rious.
Will Robb,s son Of John ;Robb, east
OF Traer, lost the end Of a finger this
week in a potato planter.
DR.. Somers has decided to locate In
Colorado Springs and will move at
once. Mrs. Somers and daughter Will
join him as soon as they can dispose
Of their household goods.
Robert Mari, q; nephew Of David
Mari, arrived In Traer this week from
Ayrshire, Scotland, with. the, Intention
of making this country his. home. He
will take employment here.
|. Major Palmer Pierce. Of Uncle Sa11's
army, returned from New York the
first Of the week and will remain with
his parents indefinitely. His. furlough
has been extended thirty days.
A message from Worthington. Mimi,
announces the birth OF q daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Ne. Herbert. Mrs.
Herbert isbstter known here as Beth
Ames.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
Am.s Lose. TO Nebraska.

Ames, May 1.-THE University OF
Nebraska won the dual track and field
meet from Ames on State field Satur-
day afternoon by total score Of IS
to 4s. Lindstrom. OF Nebraska. was
the individual point winner Of the
meet. scoring . total Of Is points by
winning firsts- in both the high and
low hurdles and the pole vault. Meyers.
Of Nebdaska, pulled out with total Of
IL points by taking. firsts in the high
Jump and discus and second in the
.shotput.t
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
law. pefeated bv Drake.

Des Moines, May 11.-All hopes OF
state champion team at the state uni
versity this year were demolished Sat
urday afternoon when the Hawkeyes
went down to defeat at the hands OF
the Drake University athletes. The
final count was: Drake SO. Iowa 30.
Drake started her heavy point winning
when she took first and second In each
Of the first four events. The local
team showed up to advantage on the
track, In the weights. and made clean
sweep of the broad jump. Iowa 8
strength was in the hurdles and pole
vault
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
SENATOR CUMMINS' STATEMENT
TO IOWA REPUBLICANS

another term I shall be grateful for
your confidence and support. For all
that Iowa has done for me am most
appreciative and once more expressing
my deep regret that l must conduct the
personal part OF my campaign. In
large degree. In this inadequate and I'M
satisfactory way. l am.
Yours cordially.
ALBERT Il. CUMMINS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
[1jS7ofs s,ssEIzsx

New York-Upton Sinclair, the
socialist and novelist. il the principal
''mourner" who daily walks to and fro
In front OF the Standard OIL cnicc AZ
Is Broadway az protest against tins
stand OF John d. Rockefeller. Jr., In the'
Colorado miners strike. AZ CHIEF
"mourner" Sinclair Is accompanied by
many other socialists and I. w. w.
workers. They wear mourning bands
on their sleeves for those killed In tho
strike. Their plan is To Try to im-s
press upon Mr.. Rockefeller that he -
responsible tor the deaths. Crowds
daily watch 'the mourners." some Of
whom. including Sinclair. have been ar.
rested and released.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11
Triad IL on lonea.

During the civil war General SedR-
wick had on his staff a very dull lieu
tenant. who seemed never to be able 70
do anything without making mistakes.
One day friend asked the general:
why do YOU keep Jones on your
staff? He seems a perfect Ounce"
do you know" replied General
Sedgwick. Jones Is one of the most
useful m crnbers OF my stan? Before
I Issue an order I always have Jones
read It, If he can tell what It meanA
am sure there can be no chance that
anyone Will misunderstood it.
Youths Companion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-11

There are more than 5000 knots in
an average willow plume
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-05-28
A Faithful Teacher.

To the great regret of the board
of trustees and the patrons of the
school, Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh, who
has taught the seventh grade in the
Bamberg graded school for number
of years, has declined reelection and
will not teach any more. Mrs. Muir
daugh's health has not been good for
some time, and she tried to quit the
first of this year but the trustees
insisted on her finishing out the
term.
Mrs. Murdaugh has done a fine
work among the boys and girls in
Bamberg, and the studious habits
and manly and womanly attributes
acquired by them under her instruc-
tion will last life time. Not only
was she a fine instructor, but she
taught the children under her care
right living and right thinking, fill
ing their minds with higher ideals
Of life and it's duties. Thoroughness
was her guiding star, and it can be
safely said that when pupil studied
under her and was promoted it was
deserved, for she would not accept
slip-shod, halfway work in anything.
While an excellent disclipinarian,
she rarely had to punish her pupils,
for she created in them such feel
ing of respect that disobedience on
their part was uncommon. This
newspaper, speaking for the entire
community, regrets her retirement,
and thanks her most heartily for
the faithful, intelligent work she has
done through all these years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-05-28
Mrs. J. w. Barr Entertains.

Mrs. ]. w. Barr entertained at her
beautiful home on Railroad Avenue
Monday afternoon in compliment to
her charming guests, Mrs. Yarbor-
ough, of Spartanburg, Mrs. Bourne,
of Columbia, and Miss Regan, OF
Orangeburg. The beloved hostess is
the first vice president of the Home
Mission society. Invitations were
sent to every member of both foreign
and home societies and, with very
few exceptions, each invited guest re-
sponded in person, filling the spacious
parlors at the hour appointed.
In presenting Mrs. Marlborough, Mrs.
E. O. Kirsch, president of the Home
Missionary society, spoke of her as
a bureau with every drawer filled
with good things" and these drawers
of beautiful thoughts she emptied for
the pleasure and benefit of those
present. Mrs. Marlborough holds the
position of Bureau of Supplies for
the Home Mission society in South
Carolina, and so we'll did she present
the cause for which she labors, so,
beautifully did she tell Of the blessed
ness of Christian fellowship, the JOY
of service to ones fellow creatures,
not alone to the poor. and needy, but
to the tired and discouraged in llfe's
warfare, that many caught vision of
the higher life and resolved to think
more of others and less of self in the
future. On motion from Mrs.
Holmes, rising vote of thanks was
given Mrs. Marlborough for this most
helpful and enjoyable address. Soft
strains of music were now heard from
an adjoining parlor and Miss Mozelle'
Copeland accompanied by Miss Annie
Lou Byrd sang two lovely sacred
solos.
With the serving of delightful
block cream and pound cake and
pleasant social intercourse, this
lovely party came to an end.