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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Donald Wright, of Keokuk, arrived In
tn (. city Thursday for visit with his
grandmother, Mrs. Jennie McCandless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Tonight at 1870 we place on sale
mems work shirts, 10 cents; cover all
aprons. 10 cents. One Cent to 80 Cent
Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

MY office is over the Fidelity bank.
corner First avenue and Main street.
Phone 81. DR.. Cora Williams Choate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Time now to think Of your storage
trio Storage Battery Station, rear OF
trio Storage Battery station. rear OF
Kissel Kar Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

The one picture shown In Marshall
town that has created comment OF high
praise, THE Christian" See this pic
ture tonight. It's your last chance to
do so. Orpheum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Rubottom, of I'm
ion, were in the city this morning on
their way home from ST. John, Kan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Rev. and Mrs. w. = NJ. Kirk, of
Marietta, O., were in the city Friday
on their way to Gearing where they
will hold revival meetings for three
weeks,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Miss Leola Silence. Of Geneva, ar
rived in the city Friday evening for a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. r. 5. Silence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Clear Quill flour, milled from north
ern spring wheat, only per forty
eight pound sack: twenty-four pound
sacks, 81, for sale at your grocer or
at our office. Bowles & Billings.
Phone 119.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Members of the Thursday kensing-
ton Club spent a pleasant afternoon
Thursday at the home Of Mrs. A. Coal
by, III South Second avenue. A soci-
able afternoon with fancy work was
enjoyed and Mrs. Goalby served
luncheon,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mesdames l.. Burkhart, w. c. OBrien
and L. L. Bixby, Of Liscomb, spent
Friday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

DR.. Linn is preaching a series Of
sermons on "Unbelief." The second
sermon in the series will be "A Mar
velous Belief" and will be delivered
Sunday morning at the Presbyterian
church, corner of Church and Center
streets Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Schollenberger,
500 North Third street, leave Sunday
evening for a trip to st. Paul and
points on the Pacific coast. returning
by way of San Francisco where they
will visit the exposition. They will be
gone about six weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

l.. wiseman, Of Gilman, visited in the
,ity Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Z. T. Gustafson. of Grand Meadow,
Mimi, was in the city today on her
way to Galva, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Memorial services for the late Miss
Grace H. Dodge, formerly president Of
the National Y. w. G. A., will be held
Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the
Y. w. C. A. rooms. At this time ser
vices will be held by the associations
thruout the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mrs. L. r. Akers, of Eddyville, re-
turned home Friday after visit with
Mrs. j. A. Johnson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mrs. Mary H. Borden. Of Chicago.
gave an entertaining talk on the Phil
ippines at the meeting of the Wom-
ans Missionary Society of the Con-
gregational church, Friday afternoon.
The affair was held in the church
parlors and Mrs. 3. r. Lay and Mrs.
H. w. Shove were hostesses., Mrs. Bor-
denis talk was unusually Interesting
and was filled with personal exper-
fences. She told Of her observations
while visiting f61 two years in the
Philippines with her daughter. Mrs.
Charles Gum. whose husband is .
missionary stationed at Manila. After
the talk the. members enjoyed = social
kc.ss and the ho6tsases ssrved coffee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Voice culture, Mondays and Thurs
days, Masonic temple. Marshalltown.
II p Giger
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

"Cover- ALL aprons, 10 cents, tonight
1880. One Cent to 80 Cent variety
Store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

See those new skirts. The Andrews
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Pecan chocolate bon bons regular
value 20 cents per pound today III
cents per pound. One Cent to SO Cent
Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Cleaning. pressing, repairing. Phone
697, Drexel Dress Club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

The Fidelity Savings Bank, estab-
lished in 1892. with twenty years ex-
perienced in handling savings accounts.
offers unusually advantages to de-
positors. This bank has paid per cent
interest on deposit since 1t was or
ganized One dollar starts an account
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

The Y. P. S. c. e. of the First Pres
byterian church will hold special SER
vice Sunday evening at els o'clock.
Everybody cordially invited Commit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Misses Fannie and Rosie Flower, 4O7
West Main street, were hostesses
Thursday evening at the meeting of
the st. Margaret's Mission of st. Paul's
church. Part of the evening was de-
voted to business of the society and
plans were discussed for the work Ct
the society during Lent. At the close
of the business session music was en-
joyed and the hostesses served refresh
ments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

An enjoyable afternoon was spent
Friday by the Mayflower Embroidery
Club members who were entertained
at the home of Mrs. Ben Rails, 406
Arson street. The guests visited and
sewed, and assisted by Mrs. Pearl
Wikle, the hostess served luncheon
during the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Miss Mayme Baughart, Of Laurel,
visited in the city Friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. McCrill, Of AL
,ion. visited in the city Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

wonderful photo play, "The Christian"
Orpheum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

George F. Dorland. of Hawkeye, a
stepson OF Volney N. Brown. the Fay
cite county veteran, who died at the
soldiers home Thursday afternoon,
was expected to reach this city today
to make arrangements for his fathers
burial. 1t was believed at the home
today that Mr.. Browns body would be
taken to West Union for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

THE Million Dollar Mystery" new
four-act sensational comedy drama
will be the Offering of the Theresa l..
Martin Company at the Odeon Theater
Sunday evening. Prices 10 and 20
cents. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Miss Margaret Hopkins, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hopkins, is Ill at
her home of appendicitis. Miss Hop
kins who is student at Waterman
Hall, Sycamore, Ill, arrived Friday
evening because Of her illness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mrs. l.. Pokorny, of Chelsea, re-
turned home this morning after visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Frances Bendy,
who is a patient at the Deaconess hos
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

At the Presbyterian church Sunday
evening the young people Will observe
Christian Endeavor day. The sermon
will be in keeping with the day and
will be especially addressed to the
yonnp people. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boyd and son
Francis, who have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Thompson and E. A.
Hill, went to Brooklyn today and after
a visit there will return to their home
in Wendell Idaho.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06
To Our Employees

have appreciated the meaning loyalty
known fact
been offered positions the next
At
after the fire before and feel
established again. be later than March lst
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Mrs. Lowell Potter, of Allison, is
guest at the home of her father, Mr.. r..
A. Hill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Miss Bessie Flower, who will be-
come the bride Of Adelbert e. Wallace,
Of Jackson, Mimi, Feb II, was the
guest of honor at another pretty
shower given Friday evening by Miss
Helen Kirby, sig North First avenue.
The guests, who were fourteen Of Miss
Flowers more intimate friends, pre-
scented her with hosiery. The evening
was pleasantly spent with games and
music. A three-course luncheon was
served, the guests being seated at an
attractively decorated table, on which
pink roses and pink and white sweet
peas were used. corresponding with
the house decorations Miss Kirby,
yas assisted by Misses Regina Kirby.
Ruth .Lusby, and Clare and Mildred
Flower. In serving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

With May wheat selling in Chicago
at $1.4S and $3.50 it is no wonder that
flour should be higher, but you can
still buy high grade fancy patent at
81 per forty -eight pound sack; ~
for twenty-four pound sack. call for
Clear Quill Perfect satisfaction
guaranteed for sale at your grocers or
at our Office. Bowles & Billing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06


Miller, and B. E. Riley. lnterment
was in Riverside.
Misses Eta and Clara Northup, 90S
West Church street entertained in
formally Friday evening compliment
airy to their guests, Mrs. Floyd Mason,
and Misses Agnes Dowd and Beryle
Horn, all of Baxter who are spending
the weekend with them. The guests
included dozen friends and pleas
anita evening was spent playing five
hundred. Supper was served at a
table prettily decorated with red
hearts, cupids and valentines.
The First Congregational church.
Main and Fourth streets. is urging all
who look to this as their church home,
to attend the services tomorrow, bring :
ing their families. The theme at II a.
m. will be Personal Religion: at yes
pers, p. M, Dwight l.. Moody's Con-
tribution to Religious Progress" Good
congregational singing with familiar
hymns and special music by the quar-
tet and organist. Bible school at 9:45
q. m. Young peoples meeting at 6:l5
p. m. All are most cordially invited.
Brotherhood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

Funeral services for W. n. Ogle were
held from the Congregational church
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. in charge
of Rev B. F.. Martin. Many old
friends and neighbors. together with
old time employees Of the Iowa Cen
trail, were in attendance. The pail
bearers were d. ]. Evans, c. w. Cation,
John A. Tallman, Samuel Olson, N. f.
Miller and B. z Riley. lnterment
was in Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-06

New spring skirts. The Andrews
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-01-22

about their mistress. cheering and
shaking hands. When they had got
into the big house Kane arrived. apron
and all. 10 repor. on the situation.
Its come 20 showdown" he re
marked. "wilkerson has several OF
the worthless fellows here and lot
of half breeds back In the hills. He
knows have that money OF yours. and
he's promised Il 20 the Mexicans "
they help him You see. Wilkerson
win keep his skirts clear that way.
Tie can say that Il was a raid By
bandits"
How soon does all this happenr'
srawiec Jcnin.
Kane glanced at him curiously. He
understood that warning not to fright
en- Ruth and went on airily. "Oh.
reckon just 8s soon as wilkerson gets
Tubhs weaned from that bottle OF his. /"
But when Ruth had gone to her own
rooms the cook wasted no words In
smoothing things over.
You've got 20 act and act quick.
ne told John and Everett. lit amt
the time for fooling Tonight may do
the business, for those Mexicans are
impatient Remember that Wilkerson
has the keys to the powder house. and
he has all kinds OF chance TO las his
traps"
II don't think he expected us so.
soon" John remarked.
"a good cook always has grub for
people that drop In unexpected like"
was the grim response. Just take a
peek down there now"
Through the window John saw that
the camp was quietly but surely d.
vldlng into two parties. The elder
miners were gathered about the cook
shanty. Around the office stood n
dozen or so malcontents half drunk,
under the leadership OF Tubbs. who
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-01-22

was wholly drunk. and on the porch
talking to Wilkerson were couple OF.
Mexicans.
"It looks as II they meant to rush
the camp" Dorr said thoughtfully. He
proceeded to arm himself. and Everett
quietly followed suit.
I'm going to talk to the boys first"
said Dorr. He left the bungalow and
strobe or down the hill. followed by
the cook. A gun was fired up by the
mine tunnel mouth.
That's signal that the Mexicans
are making troubler' Kane shouted.
Look out for dynamite In the shaft,
Johnr
Without n word further Dorr leapedf
down from the porch Of the cook shan
~ and started up the hill, followed by
n dozen faithful supporters. Other
shots were fred. Wilkerson appeared
at the tunnel mouth and then vanished
inside. John sprnng upon the trestles
and rushed after him.
Instantly n band Of Mexicans mate
rallied halfway down the hill. fred q
few shots and retreated. John paid no
attention to them. but kept on.
Once within the tunnel he saw
faint CLEAN of light ahead Of him. He
understood that Kane was right. VIII
kerson was playing a desperate game
IN blowing mp the shaft and then in
the ensuing confusion allowing the
bandits TO loot undisturbed.
a few yards farther on John stopped.
A dark figure rushed by him toward
the open air. Rnt the little glow OF
light remained. For moment Dorr-
hesltated; then he leaped forward and
began trying to extinguish lighted
fuse.
He had almost succeeded when n
bullet whizzed by him: then a second
spattered on the rock overhead. He
turned and fred blindly in the dlrec-
ton Of the shots and resumed his task.
The fuse was short but he succeeded
In extinguishing II and started back.
He met fusillade of bullets. He
dashed on toward the mouth of the
tunnel and suddenly emerged on Will
kersou. who, not being able TO see into
the murk Of the shaft. was firing blind
ly into the opening.
With a shout John leaped for the
man whom he now knew TO be seeking
his life. Before Wilkerson could FIRE
another shot he was caught In a
mighty embrace and then began a
short sharp struggle high In the air.
John Dorr for the first time In his
life knew the absolute and terrific
thirst for killing that sometimes comes
to man. II was either his life or
Wilkerson's. And no one should in
tereere with his revenge. He threw
himself on the man with but one OBJ
ject in view-to stay him bare handed.
Wtkerson fought tigerishly. and for
the moment had the advantage. The
lofty trestle was an III place for a
heavy man like Dorr to fight on. and
the others agility and 1.-THE qulckness
seemed about TO win when John by a
sudden unexpected and desperate ma
neuver caught him and threw him
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-01-22

Sne smiled Mallciously. "forgeryl"
OF him. and he laughed at her fears.
So they both were soon their real
selves and sat down to hearty break.
fast In Mrs. Darnell's rooms.
This ended. Jean took out the papers
and spent an hour going over them
carefully. Wilkerson smoked nervous
ly, but did not interrupt her. When
she laid the documents down he saw
a queer glitter In her tawny eyes.
so II has come 10 the old game
ehT she said in u low voice. II
thought you had had enough of that"
Enough OF whatY' he demanded
quickly.
She smiled maliciously. She formed
the word slowly and precisely: "For-
gerry
His dark face grew pallid. and his
eyes flashed ominously. II did 1t for
you that time-and no thanksl But
this is all right. Those deeds are gen.
uine"
They merely assure the property to
Thomas Gallon and his heirs and as
signs When you found Tom Gallon
at last aud had him ready to do any
thing you wanted just as the price OF
your silence ! suppose IL didn't occur
TO you TO have him deed over the Mas
ter Key mine TO you, did itY"
rHe wouldn't have done it," he burst
out furiously. HE shot me once. He
would have shot me again to save the
mine for the girl"
Then what good are these papers?"
Gradually he perceived the drift OF
her speech. He looked az her for a
moment dumbly. as II for instruction.
But she was ruthless. He must pro-
pose the crime himself She handed
him the papers.
He stared at them and then glanced
across at Jean. She was waiting. He
cursed her under his breath. She had
always been waiting-waiting for him
10 break the law, TO suffer that she
might have comforts and jewels and
keep unimpalred that beauty that had
been his downfall But the spell work
ed, as 1t had worked before.
III have TO go out and buy some
blank Deeds" he said laboriously. II
may nave to look up some other points.
too. about these papers,
AS he left the room Jean Darnell
looked after him. lazy triumph In her
eyes.
"Estelle." she said languidly. you
may dress my hair. shall go TO a
matinee this afternoon. IL Mr.. WI
kerson comes. tell him | am engaged
till tonight"
Life at Beverly Hills was a welcome
change to Ruth after the strenuous
days that had passed since she left
the Master Key" mine
There were not many at the hotel
and the most prominent Ggure among
the guests was tall. carefully dress
ed Englishman, so typically the tourist
that the old cook insisted on identify
Ing him on the register.
IL amt seen many OF the new kinds
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-01-22

reInorseless desert What would VIII
kerson do? Was he strong enough to
handle these men who were ready for
anything, even to bloodshed II aroused ?
Wilkerson had lost his sense of fear
oddly enough. AS he had come into
the camp a dozen miners had recog-
nized him and scowled. He had felt
their hatred, and It fed fat the mans
sinister passion to do harm. to hurt,
to destroy. Now he faced Drake and
Tubbs arrogantly.
1T won't be long till these chaps
find out who's the boss" he said.
With a significant look at Drake he
pulled out the forged deeds and hand
ed them TO Tubbs.
'Those mean that I'm legally the
owner Of the Master Key mine" he
announced
The engineer peered- at them DULY,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-01-22
The Master Kew
COPYRIGHTED 1914
BY JOHN FLEMING WILSON
. CHAPTER XVII
The Forged Deeds.


EAT HEN the train pulled into Los
III" Angeles the next morning
F370z John DORIS party got or.
kkED and John left Ruth with
Tom Kane while he went TO engage
an automobile to take them to Beverly
Hills. n suburb recommended by Ever
EFT as quiet and restorative for shat
tered nerves
As they stood there wilkerson. Mrs
Darnell and Estelle also got OF the
train. still disguised. and were hurry
iDg away when Wllkerson observed
Ruth and called jeans attention to
her.
For an instant she was nonplused
Then she said In n low tone: 80 much
the better. We can keep an eye out
on them"
II must find out where they are go
ing to-" Wilkerson returned II don't
like the looks OF It"
He soon came back with word that
they had ordered the car to take them
TO Beverly Hills.
After some inquiry wilkerson found
hne auuress OF potel tnat seemed 10
answer their requirements. and they
were soon on their way thlther in n
taxi. Within an hour the deft Estelle
had installed herself and her mistress
in a comfortable suit. Wilkerson took
a room near by. Then came the ques-
ton Of their DISCUSSES.
There is no need OF wearing them
any longer" Wilkerson stated. IF
need be we can put them on again"
Mrs. Darnell laughed scornfully.
''Yes. and all the hotel people saw US
come in with our DISCUSSES on. What
will they think II they see entirely
different people occupying these
roomsT
wilkerson had already started to re-
move his makeup. Now he paused.
But his reckless nature got the better
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-01-22
chAPTER XVIII.
The BsttIe In the Mine.

The Battle In the Mine.
N 10R an hour or so Drake equiv
ocated and tried TO postpone
sez55S action. But 1t was made
l&XO plain to him that he could
not avoid action. The starving men
we're in no humor for words. They
demanded food and wages.
At last he saw that he must do
The Washington herald., 1915-05-05
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Furnished by W. b. Hibbs 4 Co
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Chicsso MAY 4.-Scntiment wheat still
hc.rsh TODAY. Conditions favored the mar a.
vet price advanced all around. While the gains
Wer only i.sasc they showed the bulls are the
stronger and that the bears will he obliged to lHIt
their best foot forward make showing. There
a sac uf 30 COG bushels Il wheat go to store,
which is generally taken dull situation, but
shorts in the May future are anxious to even
IN their position and they taking the cash
wheat instead of attempting TO cOver their short
csgo is rapidly increasing and the primary re-
cripis double those Of 4 year ago.
Foreign bTeadstu6s markets were independently
strong. In the face Of q decline here Mon
day the Liverpool market was finn to Id higher
for wheat and up Cd for -four.
The only unfsvorsble crop report received was
from Bosworth. No., saying that the crop there
has been cut 50 per cent BY chinch bugs and MANI
fields will he pOwed up and seeded TO corn.
Minneapolis reported the cash wheat situation
there slow. Only u 900 bushels sold at Chi
caso and $4,000 bushels at the seaboard. Further
rains over the Southwest have placed the crop
promise in most excellent condition.
Corn closed with gains Of safe. The early
advance failed to hold although the close was
strong. There is improvement in the cash
situation. sales today being only n5oO0 bushels
all domestic account. Some in the trade be-
heve there will be increase in the visible sup
ply Of con, on Monday next and should this prove
true higher prices ont Of the question.
Oats followed in its fluctuations with prices
nc higher 10 i lower. Rains said to have
improved the crop considerably and it is e.
pected that farmers will sell their surplus more
freely in consequence
There was q steady tone to the provision mar
ket with closing prices fractionally better than
Yesterday. The big shrsnents Of cut meats last
week and reports Of an improvement in the South
demand started . general buying movement One
q the larger packers lead in the buying