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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24

Mrs Eliza J. Wickersham, SOC West
Linn street. entertained Wednesday al
ternoon the members Of the Ninth
Street Club. which is composed of Ia
dies of the neighborhood. At the bust
ness meeting plans were discussed for
the work and social activities of the
club. Later the hours We're spent So
cially with fancy work and the hos
tess, assisted by Miss Angie Miller.
served refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24

room. which seats sixteen persons, the
ladies' parlor and the observati0n par
lor. There is also m observation plat
form. The cars will run between Des
Moines, Marshalltown, Waterloo, d.
Paul and Minneapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24
DRESS SALE NOW ON.
Manufacturers Samples on Sale al
Benedict 4 BrintnalPs.

We have fifty beautiful dresses in
voiles, organizes. etc. in both colored
and white. These are splendid num-
bers direct from the manufacturer and
for Thursday and Friday will go at
very low prices.
Headquarters for satisfaction. Bene-
dict & Brintnall
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24
STANDING OF CLUBS

Results Wednesday,
At Marsha wn--Marshalltown, q;
Mason City, 0.
At urlington-Keokuk, 4; Buring-
ton >.
At Cedar Rapids-Waterloo g.;
Cedar Rapids, 3
At Muscatine-F'irst game, Clinton
6; Muscatine, 8. Second game, Mus
catine, 5; Clinton, 2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24

Games Today.
Mason City at Marshalltown.
keokuk at Burlington.
Clinton at Muscatine.
Waterloo at Cedar Rapids.
Games Friday.
Marshalltown at Mason City.
Cedar Rapids at Waterloo.
Muscatine- at Clinton.
Burlington at keokuk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24
FOR NERVOUSNESS
Take Horsford'. Acid Phospl

Highly recommend for relief of in
somnia, nervous headache, nausea and
impaired on.-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24
Band Concert Program.

6dno ConceTt FTo9Td"'
The following program will be played
by the soldiers home band at o'clock
this evening:
March, "Old Home Guards Jewell
Overture, "Wanders Ziel' Suppe
Waltz, Evening Star Moses
Vocal Solo SIN on My Way to Dub
lin Bay .................. Murphy
A. j. Gagby.
Fantasia Hungarian" Tobanl
Descriptive, The Hunting OF the
Shark" Robson
March, Flag Day ....... Schramm
The national air.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24
TEACHERS ARE EXAMINED.
Women Prsdoninate in Annual Jun
Examinations This Year.

GAaWlUos'VUs sUso Vs
Seventy-six young women and men
began taking the annual June exam
nations for county teachers Wednes-
day with prospects that nearly 100
would be writing the examinations by
the time they end Friday. Only four
men were included in the number ur
to noon today. The examinations began
Wednesday and continue up to Fri
day evening. They are being given un-
der the supervision Of Miss Gertrude
Miller, county superintendent in the
high school building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-24

Mrs. T. A. Robinson and daughter
Maud, and Miss Leila Newell, Of Ell
dora, spent Wednesday in the city.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
LONDON FEARING zEPPEIiNs STROUD CITY IN DARKNESS.

LONDON, Jan. t6.-London is shrouded in darkness since the re- ported sighting of the German Zeppe- lins and aeroplanes which had appar- ently started across the channel to make an attack on English cities or most likely on London, but turned back apparently because of adverse weather conditions. since which time the orders of kitchner to shroud the lights have been most vigorously carried out by the people. shops show no lights ex- cept they be well back from the win dows; the street cars are carefully cur tained and no lights are permitted which would guide the German airmen in an attack on the city
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
REPORT CAUSES WHEAT TO
 DROP FIVE CENTS. CHICAGO

CHICAGO Jan. Because of a re port which was circulated today that there was congressional movement booking To the prohibition of the ex- portation of wheat there was great fury in the market
 Withn fifteen minutes after the re port of probable interference on the part of congress. wheat dropped i've cents
 lt ia thought that there will be further drop if the government takes firm stand as it is believed that the rapid rise of wheat is due 10 gambling and is hot warranted by any scarcity which now exists or may be expected in the near future. The drop of five cents gives au indication of what the government can do to remove all dan ger of a bread famine in the United States
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
BELIEVE HEAVEN PUNISHED ITALIANS FOR BREAKING FAITH.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. lG The Ital- ian earthquake has made q deep inn precision on the German people and many are inclined to believe the Kais- CTS assertion that the awful disaster is Divine punishment in2icted on the Italians for breaking faith with the Ger man nation. This sentiment is even voiced in the press and it is declared to be just punishment for what is term ed Italian treachery. The government, it is reported withholds the use O the wires for telegraphing messages of sympathy to Italy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
ALLIES WILL MAKE
 SEPARATED ATTACKS.

PARIS, Jan. l6-The allied armies will assume the offensive in widely separated attacks upon the German lines in order to prevent German con centration at any one particular point. It is the opinion of military experts that the Kaiser is weakening his lines at other points and concentrating tt the center for a decisive blow against the French in the hopes of breaking through their lines An offensive move ment by the allies will be made to thwart the kaisers plan and compel him to defend his own lines against widely separated attacks which will relieve the French center
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
AVALANCHE 5URlES
 SWISS VILLAGE.

GENEVA. Jan. lf. An avalanche buried fhc village of obcrestelen bury ing many of the inhabitants beneath a vast amount of snow and ice and com plotcIy ureeltn4 fae village. obers stclcn is a mountain village which is built in one of the numerous rarrow mountain valleys surrounded by pre- eipitous mountains \ hioh are covered with great depths of snow
 is supposed that the earthouai" shock which was SD severe in south ern Italy caused the loosening of vast body af snow eu the n"rntaiu sj1s end was primarily the cause of the aval- anch which buried the village
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
FURTHER DETAILS CONFIRM
 FIRST REPORTS OF LOSSES

ROME, Jan. 16-Further details of the earthquake are arriving slowly but show that the first reports were but slightly exaggerated, if at all, The loss of life cannot as yet be given with any degree of certainty except from the more prominent places with which communication has been established. Many hundreds were killed in isolated villages of which no accounts have been received and the probabilities are that be confirmed as more complete reports are received.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
AMERICAN RED CROSS WILL
 AID ITALIAN SUFFERERS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 16-The Ameri can Red Cross has decided to cable twenty thousand dollars to Rome for the relief of the sufferers in the stricken districts of Italy. The Italians through out the United States. through their various organizations, will send many thousands more to help the people of their native country
 The Italian government has. however, notified the world that no outside help will be needed in caring for the suf- ferers but that the government itself will handle the situation and make every provision for the sufferers throughout the stricken districts
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
JAPANESE AGENTS BLAMED FOR MANcHU UPRISING.

PEkIN, Jan 16.--There is an upris- ing of the Manchus in northern Mon golia which involves large portion of that country and has already gained much strength The government is Sending large force against the Man chus but it is recognized that the up- rising is a serious one and will not be easily brought under control.
 The government and the Chinese press are blaming the trouble upon the Japanese claiming that it has been fostered by Japanese agents
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
KAISER OPPOSES BIRTHDAY FOR ROYALTY.

BERLIN Jan lG.-Thc near ap- proach of the kaiser's birthday, which occurs on Jan. 27th and which has heretofore been celebrated throughout the German empire has caused the Kaiser to make q public statment in which he says he is opposed to any birthday festivities for Royalty on that day The Kaiser says the the country demands the service and sacrifice from the whole people in the defense of the Empire and this is no time to indulge in birthday festivities for Royalty
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY DECLINE
 OUTSIDE HELP.

ROME. Jan. l6-The city of AVez- zano seems to have been the center of the great sesmic disturbance which visited Southern Italy and was the cities The city is in state of ruin and thousands of people of the south ern district are camping in the open where castes and distinctions are laid aside and the people meet on an equality sharing the hardS ships and discomforts as well as such things as they may possess that will mitigate the suffering of those around them.
 The people are busy and with the assistance of the military authorities are searching the ruins for the possible entombed and removing the dead. The people are slowly recovering from the great shock and active steps are al ready being taken to systematically ly as possible the former conditions of the city. The call for conscripts has already been resinded. from the stricken district. and for the present no demands will be made from the dis trict for recruits for the army
 The government has promptly taken control of the situation throughout the southern Italian districts and has de- cided to officially decline any outside help and the government will amply provide for the needs of it's unfortunate people.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
RUSSIANS SINK EIGHT TURKISH TRANSPORT!
100000 RUSSIANS TO HuRL GERhnAIS BACK
CHAR WILL THROW NEW ARMY AGAINST GERMANS,

PETROGRAD, Jan. l6.-Czar Mich olas Is preparing to throw new army men into the Warsaw region to hurl back the German center and at the will be made In East Prussia. The with drawal of many troops, by the Ger weakening their armies operating In Poland and East Prussia whicl. will
 will wage vigorous offensive cam paign in both Poland and East Prussia
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
BATTLESHlP OREGON LEAVES
 FOR PANAMA TO LEAD MARCH

TERMINATION. Jan. l6 The battle ship Oregon. which was made historic during the Spanish American War. left today for Panama to lead the canal pageant on March tenth This will mark the official opening of the canal and the pageant will be participated in by many foreign countries which will send representatives and many of them, will send one or more battleships cant
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
SERBS COMPEL AUSTRiANS ABANDON BOMBARoMeNT.

CETTINJE. Jan. l6--The Serbs. by hurling endorsements across the border near Semlin and furiously at tacking the Austrian position, have compelled the latter to abandon the desultory bombardment of Belgrade from tho opposite shore of the Danube The fighting Is described as most san guinary and the Austrians were driven back fully fifty miles to the northwest ward and at last accounts were stlll retiring
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
USSiANs FAIL TO CONTROL THE POLAND SITUATION.

BERLIN. Jan. l6-The Russians are land situation by efforts directed agninst the German center and right but are baffled by German strategy. The hordes of Russians which are hurled against the Germans are no match for the discipline of the Ger man veterans and their superior artil- lery, although the Russians have vastly superior numbers
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
SPEED AUTOS BEAR COMMANDERS TO MEETING.

PARIS, Jan. l6.-General Joffre, com mander of the allied forces. held an hours consultation with Gen. French. commander of the British troops, near SoisSons today. Both commanders raced to the point of meeting in racing driven by worlds speed kings at break neck speed and after talking over the situation dashed hastily back to their commands
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
AUSTRiANS ADMIT RUSSIANS ovERRUNNiNG PENNSYLVANIA.

VIENNA. Jan. i6.--The war office admits that northern Pennsylvania Is being overrun by the Russian army which Is believed to be trying to relieve by the Austrian forces west of Bel grade. The Russians are advancing against the stubborn resistance of the Austrans who are contesting every foot of the ground over which they ad- vance
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
POLISH CONGRESS ARRANGE FOR TAKING OVER POLAND.

WARSAW. Jan. l6.--A congress of Polish delegates have met here for the purpose of perfecting an organization for taking over Poland in accordance with the previous announcement of the Car The congress has been called by the Polish leaders and is thought to have been at the suggestion of the Czar as the congress meets with his approval and encouragement
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
BLUE STEM WHEAT REACHES
 HIGHEST RECORD PRICE

PORTLAND. Ore. Jan l6-The de mand for blue stem wheat has reached the highest recorded price in the his tory of the state offers of one dollar and forty-four cents were freely of fered today and still the holders are firm. confident of still further ln- crease within the next few days
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
CLAIMS AUSTRiANS AM6USAED sLAvs IN cARPAThlANs.

ROME. Jan. lG.-Nienna dispatches claim that during the early part of the present week the Austrian forces cleverly ambushed several Russian reg iments in the deflos of the western Carpathians and signally defeated them In sanguinary conflict The remnant who survived the Austrian attack were scattered and dispersed among the mountains.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
RUSSIAN CAVALRY THIRTY MILES OF PosEN.

WARSAW. Jan. i6--Tho Russian cavalry in strong force is now over running Western Germany in the pro- vince of Posen. They have reached within thirty miles of the city of Posen and are laying waste the country as they advance and threaten the German line of communication
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
INDIA OFFERS ANOTHER LEVY OF TROOPS TO ENGLAND.

BOMBAY, Jan Maharajahs of the states of India have offered King George further levies of native troops. The loyalty of the people of India is such that offers are being received from every portion of India of troops and financial aid to King George
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
RUSSIANS SINK EIGHT TURKISH TRANSPORTS.

PETROGRAD, Jan. l6,--The Rus sian fleet intercepted eight transports conveying troops from Anatolia con- voyed by several cruisers. After n brief engagement with the Russian fleet the cruisers withdrew leaving the trnns- ports to fall into the hands of the Rus sians. Five thousand prisoners were captured by the Russians and the transports sunk
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
GEAR STRENGTHENING HIS POLAND ARMIES.

PETROGRAD. Jan. l6-Eight addi- tional regiments of the Siberian rifle corps are reported to have arrived at Warsaw from Siberia. Other large bodies of achievements are arriving to strengthen the Cars armies before the enemy. preparatory to vigorous offensive movement which will soon be commenced
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
PORTUOESE WAR MINISTER
 SAYS SITUATION lSFACTORY.

LISBON, Jan. 16 The minister ot war, in addressing parliament today. informed that body that the govern ment troops. aided by the native con tingent, have repulsed and driven back the German invaders in the east coast colonies and along the Gold Coast The situation was described as eminently satisfactory to the government
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
JAPANESE WOULD SEND
 ARMY TO AID THE ALLIES.

TOKYO, Jan. l6 There is a volunteer movement throughout Japan to send an army of Japanese to aid the allied cause The movement is now fairly started and il is believed will greatly influence the government and may finally result in Japanese army heinz sent to the aid of the allies
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
DANISH GOVERNMENT REMOVING
 MINES PLANTED BY GERMANS.

COPENHAGEN. Jan. 16-The Dan- ish government is reported to be secret ly using mine draggers in the waters frequented by Danish fishermen. Many mines are reported to have been re- covered which had been planted by the Germans
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
TURKS FORCES ARE MARCHING UPON iSPAsAN.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Jan. l6.-The Turkish forces after the defeat of the Russians near Tabriz. Persia took up their march against Ispasan which will be their next point of attack The Turkish army is making rapid progress and meeting with but little resistance from the Russians
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
PERSIA DEMANDS TURKS FROM TERRITORY

PETROGRAD. Jan. l6--Persia has taken offense at Turkish occupancy of her territory and is showing her deter imitation to resist further encroach- ments. The government has made demand on Turkey to withdraw her troops from Tahriz and from all Persian territory.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
THOUSAND KILLED
 IN ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE.

PARIS, Jan. 16.-It is officially an- nounced that thirty-five thousand peo- pie were killed and forty-five thousand injured by the great southern Italy earthquake.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
BRITISH CRUISER NARROWLY
 ESCAPES COLLISION OFF
 SANDY HOOK, NEW JERSEY

WASHINGTON, Jan l6 A British cruiser off Sandy Hook narrowly escap- ed q collision with United Fruit steamer last night. The two ships scraped sides but beyond scraping the done A dense fog at the time is given as the cause of the near collision
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
GERMAN AEROPLANES BRIGHTEN SOUTH HAMPTON PEOPLE.

LONDON, Jan l6.-South Hampton was startled last night when several rapidly moving aeroplanes were sighted in a slightly clouded sky approaching the city. British aeroplanes arose in the darkness and drove them off before any bombs could be dropped
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
.ELWOOD BRUNER DIES

Just al the hour of going to press the Nugget learned that George Beale to- day received q telegram saying that Senator Elwood Bruner died this morn ing at Byron Springs. California. The telegram gave no details.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16
NEW DANCING SCHOOL.

Miners Home Club Dancing School. Tuesday and Friday evening at 8 ?. m. raneos, Hesitations, ss we'll as all the older dances. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Peterson, teachers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16

To keep abreast of what Is going on get the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16

Strictly fresh eggs and poultry at Prosssrs Hsrness Shop. Phone Black 5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-16

A pretty race. Miss Katie 0innivan and Miss Bessie Lyie, Rink Races next Monday.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-22
All Stars to Play in Greeley

After much persuasion and cores
pondence, the Greeley Base Ball Club
have finally induced the management Of
the All Star National and All Star
American League Clubs, who are en-
route to San Francisco to play series
of games at the Fair, to stop off in
Greeley for one game on Friday, Oct.
%. The roster of the club includes the
leading players of both the major
leagues and should prove great draw
ing card. The game will be played at
Island Grove Park, Greeley. This is
absolutely the first time in the history
of the game that any of the big league
clubs have ever performed in Weld
County.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-22

Attorney l. S. Griffin defended and
secured the acquittal of George Frank
lin. charged with abusive language and
threats to kill, brought by Mrs. Stella
johnson, at Grover. Thursday of last
week. The jury held that the evidence
produced did not establish the defend
ants guilt.
Do you know you can get four maga-
zines in combination with The Keota
News by paying only 18 cents extra?
Mrs. Dwight Rumsey and daughter,
Marian, returned home Wednesday from
two weeks visit in Denver.
If your subscription to The Keota
News is due, better pay up now and get
the big magazine club we offer.
Mrs. S. j. Rising left Wednesday via
Cheyenne for Sargents, Colo, to be
with two daughters.
C.. J. Bonnickson and Miss Lydia
Drummer, both of Briggsdale, were re-
Gently married.
Clifford Jobbins was very fortunate
in receiving no injuries during his re-
cent runaway.
John Roby and w. r. Stewart autoed
to Denver. for business interests this
week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Scott or
Monday night, October 18. boy.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-22
Weather for September

The rainfall for September was .4s
inches above the average. For the
first nine months Of 1915 the excess was
1890 inches, being 25.49 inches against
a twenty-six year average Of 14.59.
Every month except February and July
exceeded the average. The rain for
the year to date is but II hundredths of
an inch below the total for the wettest
full year. 1891.
Rainfall for September, 1915, 1.6S
inches. Departure from normal, .48
inch. Thunderstorms, s. II, IL. and q.
Highest temperature, 80 on the LIST.
Lowest temperature, "a on the 2lst.
Mean for the month, COG. Rainy days,
9; clear days. IL; partly cloudy, 4; no
snow. Charles Green, Observer, Le-
Roy, Colo, in Sterling Advocate.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-22
Church Announeements

Church Announcements
Methodist Church services for Sun
day, October "a:
Sunday school, 10 q. m. Lesson: Eli
sha's Heavenly Defenders, II Kings 6:
8-23.
Preaching. II a.. m. Subject: Things
Which Cannot be Shaken: Heb. 1927.
Epworth League, z p. m. Topic:
The Call Of Missions for Men and Mon
ey, Haggai 2:4-9.
Preaching, 7:45.
The First Quarterly Conference will
be held Wednesday evening, Nov. 3rd.
We would like for all who are interest
ed in building Methodist Church in
Keota to attend this conference. Rev.
Frank R. Hollenback, District Superin-
tendent, will have charge.
All are invited to these services.
J. R. JONES, Pastor.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-22
Sweets to the Sweet

About thirty eager school children
gave their teacher, Miss frankie Baker,
candy shower on Thursday, dur
ing the noon hour. Miss Baker had
been purposely called across the street,
and during her absence the pupils con-
tributed their packages, all neatly
wrapped and tied with brightly colored
ribbon, to her desk. All the pupils
were outside, some slyly peeking in at
the windows, when she caught sight Of
her gifts; but suddenly they rushed in
and completely surrounded her, as she
said. "This is to make me good-natured,
l suppose?" The children express ad-
miration and love for their teacher, and
greatly enjoy giving her pleasant sur
prises.
The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-22
Grover School Notes
(Pawpee Press, Oct. l4)

Preparations are being made for the
organization of the Northeastern Weld
County Basket Ball and Declamatory
Association. Interscholastic contests
always add interest to school life and
there is no reason why real live or
ganization cannot be formed with Ke-
ota, Grover, Raymer, and possibly 9th
er schools as members.
The High School girls have organized
a basket ball team with Miss Helen
Maxwell as captain.