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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Mrs Wm- Rose entertained the Idle
street. Thursday evening The early
pSrt OF tae evening was spent an cards
while AT seasonAblc hour a delightful
Rose hospitality were. Mrs. Speidel
ME- Jos. CcCready, Mrs. Robert Beck.
Mrs. NOite. Mrs. Mary BurSee Mr. -
speideL Mrs. J. Weitzel. Mrs. Frank
Woods. Mrs Stridger. Misses. Evelyn
" Gods. GeneNleve Rose. Bess Rose.
Helen Rose. Mary Rose. Bertha Rose,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Mrs. Joe PAUL, Jr.. entertained n few
friends Thursday for Mrs. John Dice, OF
Lewisburg. w. Va, and bridge was the
diversion
The following were her guests: Misses
Bess Crockard. Hettie List and sara
Hazlett' Mesdames J. NJ. Clark. Hal
Speidel. Archie PAUL.. W. ;. Fulton, Nor
man Ritchie and Joen Dice.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

sweden So on the verge Of natona
tobacco.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The KOrn KOb klub will entertain with
a dance at the club corner Of Thirty
third and Jacob street January 80. The
committee is composed of Messrs.
Chester Meyers. Roy Frantz and Elmer
Bartels.
A miscellaneous shower was given
TO Miss Maud Douglass. OF Wells
burg. last evening. Miss Douglass
sprung a surprise on her many friends
when she made the announcement
that she had been married at Wheel
ing on December 81. to James Briggs,
of Cleveland. o. About thirty guests
were present and spent a very enjoy
able evening, after which the happy
young couple departed for Cleveland,
where they will make their future
home. The out-of-town guests in
cluded Mrs. John Erskine and Mrs
Howard Bardes. of Steubenville: Mrs
ID. c. Williams and sister. Miss Cora
Dodd. of Holidays Cove, w. Va.
For Judge HerVey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Carmichael
pleasantly entertained a number OF
their friends at their home at Wells
burg last evening. in honor OF Judge
II. c. Hervey. of Wheeling. About
seventy-ive guests were present and
enjoyed a very pleasant evening in
games, recitations and music At
seasonable hour dainty refreshments
were served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17
Bowling Party.

Miss Josephine Ford. OF Washing
ton. ID. c., who is a guest in the city.
was entertained Thursday evening at
the Elks' Club with a bowling party.
Gus Harttung was the host. and the
following were the guests:
Misses.
Blanche Anderson, Margaret Farrell.
Josephine Ford. Mayme Anderson'
Grace Anderson,
Messrs:
q. A Harttong. John McColloukh.
Harry Wheat Harry Glitch
sydney Ford. j. NJ. Ford.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The wedding OF MI. Frank Metzger
and Miss Sarah Shaw took place at the
home OF the bNde Thursday evening at
the home OF the bride Following the
wedding an elaborate supper was
served. The table was prettily decor
ated.
Mrs. Bernetta Defenbaugh and Mrs
Max Tafei presided at the punch bowl
and music was furnished BY Wallace
and Meaffee. OF Cleveland. The attend
ants were Miss Minnie shaw and Mr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The Arion Society will entertain its
members with a Kafree visite. Thurs
day January %. ia. The afternoon
Will be spend by the ladies' with cards
and dominoes from , TO 8 o'clock u.
m. From TO o'clock a chicken and
wanle supper with all the seasons de-
licacies will be served. Dancing from
to IL O'Clock. The committee is COM
posed OF the following ladies':
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

The following is copy OF Invitations
issued by the members OF the Young
Bachelors club:
Young Bachelors Club
You are cordially invited
Thursday evening. January %. 1914
Carroll club auditorium
Dancing 5 to ~
SaNophone orchestra
Committee-Mountford Bremen, Bige-
low, Walters. MOuntford.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-17

Mrs. Hiidreth Entertained.

Mrs. Il. NJ. Hndreth. OF Woodsdale
entertained at her home Friday after
noon, complimentary 20 Mrs. Joseph
Handlan. OF Steubenvilie. formerly Miss
kath crime Amber OF Parkersburg
Bridge was the diversion and a delicious
luncheon was served, with covers 70,
the following:
Mesdames:
Joseph Handlan. Henry Russell. Jr.,
Singleton PAUL. Joe PAUL. Jr
PEBBLES Tatum.
Misses:
Ethel Gilchrist, Louise Wood.
Ida Hubbard, Gene Jirvey.
Hester Brady, Fannie Brady
Paula Bissell Eleanor Greer.
virginia Gilchrist. Marjorie Brady.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
beside that Of his wife in the family

beside that OF his VIE IN the FAMILY
lot -
Joseph NJ. Stella died Thursday. a,
his home at Hotel Dumont, after an
illness Of few days. from peritonitis.
He was born Dec. 8, 1874, and was Il
soldier in the civil war. being a mem.
Der Of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. he was also a member of the Ma
sonic hodge, the Odd Fellows and the
knights Of Pythias. He leaves a wife.
three daughters and a son to mourn his
departure. The body was taken to
Clarion Friday evening and the funeral
held there on Sunday, that place be-
ing his former home.
Levi Reed, an old and respected
resident, passed away on ,unuH. eT- l.
ing, after suffering for a few days. Mr..
Reed was born in 1894 and would have
been so years old had he lived until
November, Two sons have preceded
him and a faithful wife and five daugh-
tiers survive. they being Mesdames
George Barnette, Lawrence Miller,
Ollie Corner, William Burma, living in
this vicinity and Mrs. Burkholder, OF
Cando, N. d. He was a faithful mem
Der of the Brethren church and the
pastor of that denomination at Greene
preached the funeral sermon, the fun
eral being at the Methodist church in
Dumont and burial at Harlan cemetery.
The sympathy of our people goes out
to those who have suffered the loss
of their loved ones so recently.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
BROTHERS VICTIMS OF DOUBLE
TRAGEDY IN WAPslPlNlcloN
RIVER FRIDAY.
YOUNGER BROTHER LOST
WHILE ASSISTING ELDER
Tragedy Enacted Before Other Nom.
hers Of Family, Who Wsre Enjoying
Family Picnic on Banks Of River
! Elder Boy Caught in Strong Under.
current and Pulled Down.

Special to Times Republican.
Jesup, July 25.-Two sons of Mr.. and
Mrs Will Masters, aged II and IL
years, were drowned Friday afternoon
at o'clock in the Wapsipinicon river
at Littleton, five miles from here.
The Masters were having family
picnic when the older son. who was
in bathing. got beyond his depth, and
upon calling for help, his younger
brother went to his assistance and
they both went down. The bodies
locked in each others arms were soon
recovered
This is a very treacherous part Of the
Wapsie. being about fourteen feet
deep with a strong undercurrent. Prof
L. Bert Miller and Omer Fuller mar
rowly escaped death in this place Tues
day each being rescued after sinking
three times
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
Clarion Nswss il Brief.
o Tirnes-Republic;in.

/, Special to Times Republican.
Clarion. july 25.-The Clarion concert
band has been signally honored by re-
ceiving an invitation to appear at the
Tama Toledo chautauqua for two full
entertainments Wednesday, Aug. 49,
| This splendid association has been
operating for twelve years and has
booked all of its talent independently
In the past they have had lines, Con-
ways. Liberati's, and the Fifty first
regiment band, and this is the first time
that they have employed Il non pro-
fessiOnal band. In addition to the band
Conductor st. Clair will take along
Mesdames Scott and Lundblad, and
Messrs. Linfor. Mccoy. Rohrbach, and
Richards as soloists.
The city council has passed two reso-
lutions that will meet with the hearty
approval of our citizens. The first pro-
vides that all noXious weeds and tall
grass growing upon the lands, streets
alleys, and highways within the city
limits shall be cut down close to the
ground or the streets committee will
take charge of the same and charge 1T
to the property owners The other reso-
luton concerns those who do not care
for their poll tax. Quite q number of
men escape paying their poll tax each
year, and hereafter action will be
brought against each delinquent one,
and he will be brought before the
mayor with the effort made to force
him to pay it
Richard Williams has sold his home
in the south part of town to Dawson
Sheffield for the sum of $4,000. Mr..
Williams will soon move to Perry near
which place he has come into posses
sion OF five acres which he will devote
to poultry raising. Mr.. and Mrs. Shelf
VIA soon move from their ESQ acre
farm south of town where they have
lived for thirty five years. The farm
they will rent to their sons.
DR.. and Mrs. Floyd p. ST. Clair are
spending few days in Chicago.
The city council has opened bids on
the sewer proposition and it was found
that the lowest bid was a little over
$4,000 and the highest over $4,000, a
difference of $4,000. The council Is
now looking up the responsibility of the
low bidders and will soon let the con-
tract. it is thought.
Miss Mary Tallman, of this city, was
united In marriage yesterday to MIR.
Harry Stephens. of this city, at Mason
City, where the groom is employed in
running the ditcher for the Chicago
Great Western railway. The bride is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl.
Tallman, of this city, has been reared
in this city and Is we'll and favorably
known thruout the community The
groom has lived here for number of
years and Is worthy of the young bride
whom he takes for his wife. They will
reside in Mason City for awhile.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
TOURNAMENT At MAoUokETA
BEST EVER HELD IN MANY
RESPECTS.
CRACK MANNING TEAM
IN EXHIBITION RACE
Council Bluff. Again Winner Among
Paid Department Teams-Grand
Mound Captures Second State Race
From calamus and Lost Nation
Clinton Takes Straight away.

MaQuOkeld, July 1ot-C Iludy IhC
curtain dropped on the last act Of the
Iowa state firemens tournament, which
has proved the most successful as we'll
as containing the best records Of any
one annual event staged by this asso-
citation in the last thirtyfive years.
The afternoon program started off
Manning team. Their time was, :24
1-5 for 200-yard race. Manning had
never run this race since the distance
was shortened from $50 to 200 yards.
Second State Hose Race.
There were three teams entered in
The second state hose race. Grand
Mound, Calamus and Lost Nation. In
the entries Lost Nation was entered
ahead Of Grand Mound, but Grand
Mound was first up for the race.
The time was as follows:
First prize-Grand Mound; time :2S.
Second prize-Calamus: time, :35
3-5.
Third prize-Lost Nation; time, 80.
Purse-$265.
In order to shorten the afternoons
program the hitching and straight
away contests were run Immediately
following each other. Bob and Bob.
the Clinton team, won first monay,
(S3O) in the hitching contest; time, ~
is. Lew and Herb, of Council Bluffs.
and Swede and Rocket, of Shenandoah.
tied for second place and divided the
money. $500 Time, 10 As.
Council Bluffs Again Wins.
In the paid department straight
away race for a $50 purse Council
Bluffs came first, (s1oo); time. 1:O1.
Clinton and Shenandoah tied for sec
ond place, $500; time 1:O3 %-5.
In the novelty hub and hub race
four teams were entered They were
to start from the judges stand, run
125 yards on the track to cart, take
cart and return, lay $50 feet of hose,
break coupling and put en- pipe same
as in the state race.
First prize Of SITS went to Manning;
time rs.
Second prize of $50, Lost Nation:
time :3S 3-5.
Third prize of s25, calamus; time
40.
Grand Mound lost out on account OF
failure to make coupling.
State Paid Coupling Contest.
This contest was for purse of $50
to be divided between pipeman and
coupler, s25 each, and was awarded to
Clinton and Council Bluffs.
First-Harrison and Garioc, Clinton;
time :04 3-5.
second-Groate and Parks, Coun-
ell Bluffs; time :04 As.
Third-Sanman and Damewood,
Shenandoah; time :05 1-5.
After this Manning gave an exhibit
ton coupling and made it in :0o fiat.
The volunteer hub and hub race was
to he made between the three teams
making the fastest time at the tourna-
ment. for purse Of $40.
First prize, s25, Manning; time, -
Is.
Second prize. SIS. Grand Mound;
time % As.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
ANNUAL SOLDIERS REUNION.
Hamilton County Veterans to Meet
Next Wednesday and Thursday.


Special to Times-Republican.
Webster City, July 25.-Col. Dave
Palmer. of Washington. Iowa, member
Of the Iowa railroad commission and a
candidate for national commander of
the G. A. r.. and Department Com
mander Byron C.. Ward, Of Des Moines,
will be the chief speakers at the an
nual reunion of the Hamilton County
Old Soldiers and Sailors Association.
which will be held in this city next
week Wednesday and Thursday. The
meeting will be held In the G. A. r.
hall and court house park. the weather
permitting. Following registration and
dinner Wednesday, the following pro-
gram will be carried out:
Song-Chorus.
Invocation-Rev. c. H. Kamphoefner.
Song-Chorus.
Address Of welcome-Judge j. L.
Kamrar.
Response-Rev. E. e. Robbins.
Reading-Miss Iva Bartlett.
In memoriam-Capt.. F. E. Landers.
Song, 1.-THE Vacant Chair"-Mrs. c.
T. McCauliff.
Address-CoI. d. L. Palmer.
Wednesday evening the camp fire"
will be held and will be participated
in by local and visiting men. Com
pany c, l. N. G., will also be on the
program Wednesday evening. Thurs
day morning the following program
will be given:
Assembly-Drum corps.
Song-Chorus.
Reading-Miss Sophia Kleaveland.
Address, Forgotten History"-G. F..
Tucker.
Song-Mrs. W. L. Macgoey
Reading-Miss Pearl Neel.
Thursday afternoon the program will
be as follows: -
Assembly-Drum corps.
Reading-Miss Iva Bartlett.
Address Department Commander
Byron c. Ward
Song, God Be With You Till We
Meet Again"-Chorus.
Song-America. kAxsy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
ouMoNT PIONEERS PASSING.
Three Aged Residents of Town and
Vicinity Die During Week.

Special to imes-Republican.
Dumont, July 25.-Last week was
a sad one for many in the town. Sew
eral deaths are to be noted. among
them is that of DR. Jacob Kelberer, an
old time resident of the town and
nearby vicinity. Mr. Kelberer died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Katie
Metcalf. Friday evening at Z o'clock at
the ripe old age of 70 years, and after
two years of very poor health. The
last year he has been decided charge
for his devoted daughter Mr.. Kelberer
was hard working man when he was
able. and always had a jovial remark
for the boys. His wife died two years
ago. The funeral was held Sunday
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Began, assisted
by Rev. Eugene Shaffer pastor of the
U. 8. church. and his casket covered
with beautiful flowers was carried to
the Hill cemetery where his body rests
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25

CONTROVERSIES ENDED.
Settlement Reached in squabbIe Owe
State House Jobs.

Special to Times Republican,.
Des Moines, July 25-The controvers
les between the custodian of the state
property and the old soldier janitors
has been settled and it is satisfactory
all round. Men who We're discharged
and who fell back upon the soldier
preference law have resigned and been
paid their claims: The law has been
somewhat embarrassing to every adj
ministration since its enactment. as i,
has prevented getting the most effic-
lent help in caring for the state prop
erty. but gradually there has been i'm
provement in conditions. The present
custodian is unfortunate in the manner
of his doing things rather than in his
intent and this has caused much need
less friction
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
Former Iowa Woman Dies.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 25.-Word has been
received here from Hagerman. n. NJ.
of the death of Mrs Frank Simpson
formerly of this county. Mrs. Simpson
has been in poor health for several
years and the family moved to the
southwest in hopes the change of eli
mate and environment might benefit
her She was sister of Mrs. w. p.
Weldon of this city, and is survived by
her husband, son and three daugh-
ters. Interment was made at Hager-
man
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
LESS ILLEGAL FISHING.

Warden's Trip Up Iowa River Dis.
closes Decreased Law Violation.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, July 25.-Deputy Fish and
Game Warden Norman Muncy. OF
Iowa City, has returned from a trip,
800 miles in total extent, on the Iowa
river. He worked up and down to and
from Columbus Junction, and destroyed
traps, seines. lines, and other illegal
paraphernalia across which he CHANGED
to come. He states that the law
breaking fraternity along the Iowa has
decreased in number greatly, during
the past year, Judging by the material
contiscated, :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
AFTER BURLINGTON WAY.
Iowa City Would Be Included Among
towns on proposed Route.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, July 25.-Iowa City's auto
club sent State Secretary A. E. Nissen
of the state alto association. to Bur
lington. today, to confer with good
roads men on the proposed Burlington
Way" The mayors of the towns of
Lone Tree, Columbus Junction. Wapel-
10. Mediapolis and other nearby points
are in favor of including Iowa City in
the route from Burlington to the Lin
coin Highway-and their own towns,
of course. They will probably vote
with Niseen today to that end
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
NEIGHBoRs HARVEST CROP.
Deni.on Farmers Assist Friend, III il
Aosnital

Special to Times Republican.
Denison. July 25.-Theodore Blume.
ee"ma" far.'er living ten miles north
west Of this city, who was at one time
represen. alive to the legislature from
this county had to be taken to the hos
pital two weeks ago and when it be-
came known to his neighbours that he
could not come away for five weeks
they resolved that his farm Work
should have first place even over their
own, the Blume crops have been the
first cared for on the farms surround
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
MAPLE VALLEY cHAuTAuouA.
Burke Cochran Feature Attraction Q
Assembly at Ida Grove.

Assembly at Ida Grove.
Special to Times-Republican.
IDA Grove, July 25-phe Maple VAL
ley Chautauqua Association mas COM
pleted arrangements for its 1914 meet
ing which opens Friday, Aug. IA. and
closes Thursday. Aug. 20. Hon. w
Burke Cochran will deliver his lee
ture Abraham Lincoln. Americas Or
iglnal Progressive" on the afternoon OF
Aug. Is. Monday, Aug. II, has been
set aside as "Oid Settlers Day" and
Governor Clarke. Senator Kenyon and
Hon. J. L. Bleakly, state auditor, will
make addresses on that day. State
Auditor Bleakly Is one OF the pioneers
Of ida county, and Is q charter MEM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
CREAMERY DAY At eoPEJoY.
Ice. cold Buttermilk to Be Served &
Visitors at Celebration.

Visitors at Celebration.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 25.-In keeping with
Creamery Day" which will be cele-
brated at Popejoy,- next week. ice cold
buttermilk will be served free to all
corners. Assistant Dairy Commissioners
j. J. Ross of this city will deliver the
principal address and will speak On
dairy interests Other addresses Will
be made by Assistant Dairy Commits
sioner Etschel and DR.. G. D. Rice. The
usual program of sports will be car
ried out and will include two bali
games, the first being between Morgan
and Maple Grove and the latter be-
tween Bows and Alden.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25
DR.. EVELYN wAsHBuRN DEAD.
Prominent, Professional Women Q
Iowa City Passes Away.

Special to Times publican.
Iowa City, July 2a.-Dr. Evelyn S.
Washburn. wife and professional part
ner of DR.. B. E. Washburn, died at her
home in Iowa City, late Friday after
noon. She was one of the foremost
professional, society and club women
of the city. She was about 40 years OF
age and was formerly head of the Iowa
City Founding Home. No children
survive sEs =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-25

Der Of the old settlers' association.
which owns a beautiful little plot Of
ground we'll shaded, in close proximity
to the chautauqua grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-25

cross this line and march through the town Of Pcterton?
81 certainly did. And unless I'm greatly mistaken
right here is the place they are going to cross.
"What yelled Billings rising his feet and slapping
the that gliStcnc1 his chest. "Do YOU
mean totcl me- Gentlemen that any clustah Of ncrant
land pirates darcs obtrude itself the peace OF Pc
terton? Its plot, Sab. Matched by the low-down Of
fcials Of Merose, Yes sab, BY George, Sab, suah
as l am Bill Billings"
Ssh Sit down." Mccain interrupted. "You're
right Chief and the only thing to do to arrest few
Of these rascals. But il must be done quietly If it
gets noised about that YOU hep to the scheme, the
dogs won't the line, and you'll have chance to
get with anybody. Will YOU take little advice
from young man who likes YOU
go on Sab, 60 on"
Say nothing to anybody not even to your Mayor
Swear in a couple dozen special policeman and station
them along the Peeron side Of this boundary line by
eleven o'clock tomorrow with orders to arrest any pa
rade part Of parade that attempts to cut through
your city without license Leave the rest to us Yours
will be the goryyours the revenge. Mr. Coleman and
! will get nothing but satisfaction. Say you'll do
this / knew you would, Now for a small libaton.'
Not yet, cut in Chief, will YOU DO us the honor
OF an introduction TO your Mayor
He would, and did. Inside an hour the Mayor Of
Peterton, the City Solicitor the Police Magistrate
County Judge two Justices Of the Peace, the President
Of the Board Of Aldermen and every member Of that
body save one who sick in bed, had accepted Sam
Hawkins invitation to luncheon in the cook tent, and
each had promised to be on hand promptly at eleven
o'clock the following morning. To each Of these officials
gave four tickets the Mayor got dozen and after
accepting Billings hospitality at what he swore was
the best wet goods emporium IN Texas, Jack and l
hurried back 10 our hotel.
Keep this under your hat and YOU and Peterton will
be famous in twenty four hours our parting remark
For the honah Of my city Sahs' was the Chiefs
ON our way we reconnoitered. At the point Jack had
" designated as the place where the Wells Howe
outfit intended 70 the boundary between the two
towns the cavacade would be moving south, and here
on the downtown corner stood grocery store II some
thing happened to block the routh south and at the
same time prevented passage the side street lead
ing back into Melrose the parade must either stop
until the barriers were removed avoid them by cross
Cortrue1 o. e1gs IS