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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09


A planter In South Carolina writes
that he once saw 4 hAvk eAIt into
. flock Of pigeons. but miss his strike.
Tho pigeons scattered and tiss hawk
singled out one for pursuit. The pi.
geon roso to great height always
keeping above the hawk 70 prevent
It from striking, When tho Dageon
got directly over an old horsepower
ginhouse, raised 10 fest from the
ground. II suddenly darted by tho
hawk and came Sroundward like .
shot, in limo . few feet from the side
Of this ginhouse. The hawk pursued.
and like two streaks they came down.
Eight feet from the ground the pigeon
swerved aside under tho ginhouse.
The hawk dashed headlong 70 its
death ON the ground-Youth's Com
panion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
Announeina a Victory.

General Ivan Pavlov!tch sat in his
room and studied the map. Then he
rang the bell at his elbow, In came
Sergius Juliofrski, his aid-de-camp
What are your orders. excellency?'
"Sergius Julioffski. glance over this
map. Do you see this hill?"
II do. excellency."
THAT hill must be captured. At
tend to the matter and let me know
when it Is done"
Il WILL excellency."
Twenty minutes passed and there
was a knock at the door. Sergius
strobe in. clicked his heels together,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

kota, illustrated his remarks with the
following story:
from tho box car where they had been
sleeping and slowly started to go over
town.
Say. winston" remarked one Of tho
precious pair, breaking the silence,
was you ever a married man p
why, no. Mortimer" responded the
other, with an expression OF great sur
prise. What makes you ask such .
remarkable question:"
Because was the rejoinder, you
always sleep with your hands In your
pockets. "-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
The Missinu Link.

Enoch Chase had peculiar expert
ence last week while taking the logs
out of the ole dugout on Mel Hicks
south eighty. He ran across joint
snake down between the logs and hit
1t with his spade. OF course every Joint
flew apart and started to wiggle off.
Enoch, just for joke. picked up one of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
and saluted.

and saluted.
well. what 10 It. 6ergius. my SpNT
II have the honor TO annonncA exs
cellency. that the hill has been cap.
tured." ha
Already capturedt Fine, my son.
fine! Who occupies 1t3~ sS
THE Germans. e1ceNeHcy
York Evening Post Nh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

The war lance Of the middle ages
was about sixteen feet long. The pres
ent-day lance rarely exceeds eleven
feet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Lodgepole pine, one Of the principal
trees If the Rocky mountains, makes
an excellent pulp board and wrapping
paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
MAR RIE.D.
cuAia.Wand.

Joseph H. Curtis. a cook, Of Madi-
son, Wis. and Mrs. Mamie E. Wood,
Of Des Moines, both colored. were mar
ried by Justice Peek Wednesday after
noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs w. C. Brown, Of Green
Mountain, were visitors at the Eldora
fair today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Lost-Stone cameo breast pin. Re-
ward. Mrs. w. T. Scott, 20S South
Eighth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
In Che Police court.

L. Lane, arrested Monday on q
statutory charge filed by G. w. Ar
mold, was discharged in Justice Peek
court Wednesday. There was no evil
dence to convict the defendant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Fine Jersey sweet potatoes. Get your
order in before they are gone. Rey-
holds & Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mrs. Mary Berriman went this
morning to Eldora to visit a few days
with Mrs. Carl Newcomer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
DR.. Bullard. osteop.th. Is West Main.


Mr.. and Mrs. Robert =. Miller were
Eldora visitors today.
Fancy Washington box peaches
Phone 2s4. McCord's grocery.
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Brown, Of Green
Mountain, were visitors at the Eldora
fair today.
Lost-Stone cameo breast pin. Re-
ward. Mrs. w. T. Scott, 20S South
Eighth street
| Fine Jersey sweet potatoes. Get your
order in before they are gone. Rey-
holds & Sheldon.
Mrs. Mary Berriman went this
morning to Eldora to visit few days
with Mrs. Carl Newcomer.
Floyd Culley has gone to Iowa City
to resume his study of dentistry at
| the State University Of Iowa.
Ladies' aid, of Minerva. will have an
exchange at Abbott's store, Saturday
morning, at II o'clock. Committee.
New dried apricots, peaches, prunes,
small seedless raisins. and fancy
seeded raisins. Culley, South First
avenue.
Everything in the chicken feed line
as we'll as grain and hay for sale at
Bowles & Billings. I'VE deliver.'-Ad-
vertisement.
The ladies' aid of the Green Noun
tain Congregational church will hold a
bake exchange at the Temple of
Economy Saturday. Committee.
The womans Association Of the
United Brethren will meet Friday
afternoon at the nome of Mrs. Louise
B. Jones, los North Seventh street.
Sam Burroughs formerly of this
city but now OF Kansas City, is here
for short stay on business. Mr.. Bur-
roughs is planning to move his family
here this fall.
Mrs. George A. Turner. sos West
Main street. who is critically i'll at her
home, was falling rapidly today. Her
vitality was so low that It was feared
she would not live thru the day.
There 10 q very slight improvement
in the condition Of Miss Martha Broad
head. who is seriously i'll Of heart dis
ease at the home of her sister. Mrs.
Emma speers, POI North Center street.
The Glover Club members enjoyed a
meeting Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. Walter Wilson, 602 North Second
avenue. The husbands of members
were entertained at dinner in the even
ing.
Mrs. j. Witt, of Melbourne. a patient
at the Deaconess hospital, continues to
fail and there is very little hope for her
recovery. Mrs. Witt underwent an
emergency operation Sunday night at
the, Deaconess for intestinal obstruc-
ton.
Mrs. William r. Pearson, Of Okmul-
gee Okla, Is in the city for few
weeks visit with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Battin. Mr.. Pearson will
be here later. Mr.. Pearson has entered
the employ Of q calendar manufactur-
ing company at Red Oak with the
state Of Oklahoma as his territory.
Many friends and patrons Of the vo-
cal students of A. A. Bailey and violin
pupils of Mrs. Cassie M. Richards at
tended the students recital given
Wednesday evening at the Central
Church of Christ. The auditorium OF
the church was well filled, and a pleas
iIg program Of vocal and violin mum
bers was presented. Those who ap-
Louise Harris and Clara Secor & and
Frank Mcbride. Earl Case. and NJ. M
O'Bryon, who gave vocal numbers; and
Misses Alfrieda Busch, Miriam Sin
gleton. and Esther Selby. on the violin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Fancy Washington box peaches.
Phone 2S4. McCord's grocery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

The ladies' aid Of the Green Noun
tain Congregational church will hold a
bake exchange at the Temple Of
Economy Saturday. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
Pauakian.Iadehoff

Henry Paustian. Of Traer, and Miss
Ella NJ. Ladehoff, Of Gladbrook, were
also married Wednesday afternoon by
Justice Peek.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Floyd Culley has gone to Iowa City
to resume his study Of dentistry at
the State University of Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert =. Miller were
Eldora visitors today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Ladies' aid, of Minerva. will have an
exchange at Abbott's store, Saturday
morning, at II o'clock. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Everything in the chicken feed line
as we'll as grain and hay for sale at
Bowles & Billings. I'VE deliver."-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
One Of the Sion..

One OF the Signs.
Speaking at a banquet on the
familiarity Of certain signs. Congress-
man Thomas Sterling. OF South Da-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

New dried apricots, peaches, prunes,
small seedless raisins, and fancy
seeded raisins. Culley, South First
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Sam Burroughs formerly Of this
city but now Of Kansas City, is here
for short stay on business. Mr.. Bur-
roughs is planning to move his family
here this fall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

The Woman's Association Of the
United Brethren will meet Friday
afternoon at the nome of Mrs. Louise
B. Jones, los North Seventh street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mrs. George A. Turner. sos West
Main street. who is critically i'll at her
home, was falling rapidly today. Her
vitality was so low that 1t was feared
she would not live thru the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

READ THE T..R. WANT ADS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Members Of the aid society Of the
Presbyterian church will hold their
regular meeting Friday afternoon in
the church parlors, when they will con-
tribute to towel shower. The towels
will be used in the kitchen Of the
church
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Leo Hammerschmidt, catcher for the
Ansons during the season Just closed,
left Wednesday night for his home In
Toledo O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Smart and exclusive millinery at
reasonable prices shown at our OPEN
ing Friday and Saturday. Miss Middle
kauff
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

The Colonial theater has just in
stalled one of the latest makes Of pic
ture players thereby guaranteeing their
patrons not only the best pictures in
the city but also new and novel music.
C.l>-i~S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Members Of the aid society OF the
Baptist church will hold an all-day sew
Friday at. the church. Luncheon will
be served at noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Saturday special-Maxixe chocolate
covered cherries. full pound box only
80 cents. Mcbride & Will Drug Com
pany,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson. Of Chi
cago, ILL.,. arrived in the city today for
"a visit at the home Of Mrs. Wilson'S
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carl, COS
Fremont street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Real Jefseyersweet potatoes,. fancy
head lettuce, white picking onions.
also Spanish onions. home grown cell
cry and fancy Early Ohio potatoes at
q low PRICE Culiey, the grocer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Misses Selma and Emma Buehler
daughters of Rev. and Mrs. William
Buehler, Of Hubbard, entered the train
ing school for nurses at the Deaconess
hospital this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mrs. William r. Pearson, Of Okmul-
gee Okla. Is in the city for few
weeks visit with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Battin. Mr.. Pearson will
be here later. Mr.. Pearson has entered
the employ of calendar manufactur-
ing company at Red Oak, with the
state Of Oklahoma as his territory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

in the condition Of Miss Martha Broad
head. who is seriously Ill Of heart dis
ease at the home Of her sister. Mrs.
Emma Speers, POI North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mrs. J. H. Hostetler, of Des Moines,
| arrived in the city this morning from
Chicago and went to Gearing to visit
her aunt, Mrs. Alice Beach.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mrs. ]. Witt. of Melbourne. patient
at the Deaconess hospital, continues to
fail and there is very little hope for her
recovery. Mrs. Witt underwent an
emergency operation Sunday night at
the. Deaconess for intestinal obstruc-
fiop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Simpson. who have
made their home In Marshalltown for
the past year, shipped their household
goods yesterday to Omaha, where they
have purchased home and will reside.
Mrs. Simpson left for Omaha yester-
day, but Mr.. Simpson will remain here
until Oct. 4 and possibly longer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

The Clover Club members enjoyed a
meeting Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. Walter Wilson, COZ North Second
avenue. The husbands of members
were entertained at dinner in the even
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Extra fancy country butter, 80 cents;
fancy country butter, Is cents. and
good country butter 20 cents a pound
Reynolds & Sheldon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
REVIVAL SERVICES IN PROGRESS
DIR. John T.. White. Eminent Divine,
Leader in Special Services being
Held mt the First Baptist Church,

Revival services began in the First
BAPTIST church Of this city Sunday
morning The two Sunday services
were conducted by Rev. NJ. l.. Lawson,
unaSsistcd but tho Monday evening
service was lead by DR.. John f..
White. Of Anderson, who will preach
throughout the services. According to
the announcement made by Rev. Law
son Monday evening, two services will
be held each day, until the end Of the
meeting. The morning service will be
held at 9:l5 and the evening service
at 9:4o, the sermons beginning about
10 minutes after the opening.
lDr. White, as is already we'll known,
is now pastor Of the First Baptist
church OF Anderson, one Of the larg-
est churches in the state. Newspaper
reports stated that approximately
500 people attended the morning ser
vice there Sunday to hear Dr. White
and that over 700 attended the Sunday
school. DR.. White has been in Ander-
son for only few weeks, having gone
there from the Broughton Tabernacle,
In Atlanta, probably the largest house
OF worship in the south His fame as
a preacher extends to every state in
the south and to many parts of the
north. He is widely sought after for
special services and those who know
Of this consider it good fortune that
he has found the time to come here.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
Methodist Church Rally Day.

There will be special services at the
FIRST Methodist church Sunday, Octo-
Der 10th, morning and evening. Strong
addresses Will be made at these servic-
es by Rev. W. c. owen, Of Spartanburg
Field Secretary Of Sunday School
work of the Methodist church in South
Carolina Mr.. Owen is n very enter
tanning speaker, and will delight all
VINO shall be so fortunate as to hear
him. The public is cordially invited to
be present. and the entire membership
OF the church is urged to attend these
services. We hope to make this great
day in the life Of our church. so como
out and help us With your presence.
J. Il. I. Major, Pastor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
FUNERAL OF j. III. BALE.
Services Conducted at the Laurens
Cemetery by Rev. j. II. Y. Major and
Rev. G. +. Rankin.

'sSf' - ttufiIs
The remains Of Mr.. j. III. Bale. who
died in Hcndcrsonville last Tuesday
morning. were brought here Wednes-
day afternoon and laid to rest in the
family plot at the Laurens cemetery.
In addition to the members OF the
family who live here, Mr.. Il. III. Bale.
of Philadelphia was present for the
funeral. The services were conducted
by Rev. }. r.. II. Major and Rev. c. f..
Rankin, Mr. Bale having been a men,
Der of the Presbyterian church. The
lloral offerings were numerous and
beautiful. The active pail bearers
were Messrs. r. e. Babb, C. f. Brooks,
r. f. Jones, l.. II. Brooks, w. ID. Fer
,uson, r. A. Babb, w. G.. Lancaster
and w. E. Clardy. The honorary pall-
bearers were Messrs C. NJ. Miller, ].
{. Owings, Sugcnc Hudgcns, r. w.
Willis, {. b. Bobo, y. b. Dial. G.. II.
Roper, w G. Irby, Jr., A. J. Christie
phcr, Fl. Y. Simpson, S. NJ. Wilkes
and Albert Dial.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
"NO Cotton Money.

Mr.. Nj. e. Mcdaniel Jr., a prosper
Gus young farmer of the western side
OF the county, was in the city one day
last week looking after business af-
fairs. Going into one of the stores Of
the city TO settle up his account for
supplies advanced during the year, he
handed over check for hundred
dollars with the casual remark This
is no cotton money either. Mr.. Nc
Daniel had just made Il delivery Of
cattle on the local marilct ard was
meeting his obligations with the pro-
cccds, while waiting on cotton to go
a little higher
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
LEGAL SALES MONDAY.
Four Sales made by Sheriff Owings
No Other Sales Made.


Four Sales made by SheriM Owings.
No Other Sales Made.
The following sales were made by
Sherin Owings Monday which was Oc-
tober salesday:
In the case Of the Peoples Bank of
Fountain Inn VS. Sam Allison, two
tracts Of land in Youngs township,
one 10 $40 acres and the other Is 1-2
acres, sold to w. j. Cooper, price paid
$7O1.OO.
In the case of Palemtto Bank VS. w.
f.. Compton, lots II and Is, near Watts
Mills, bought by Palmetto Bank, price
paid $4,000.
In the case of Home Building and
Loan Association vs. Lucius r. Nc
Swain, 16 acres in town of Cross Hill
containing the Male Academy lot, sold
to j. j. McS'wain, price paid $1,625.O0.
In the case of c. b. Bobo, admins
traitor Of w. f. Compton, deceased, VS..
Thos j. Compton, ct al, 1-2 acre lot
with house, known as Rev NJ. C. Comp
ton home place on east side OF city of
lIaurcns, to j. G. Owings, considera-
ton 100000.
Other sales advertised were called
Off.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
DEATH OF p. +. MOORE.
Well Known and Popular Young Man
Of Owfngs Died Saturday Night.


Pearly r. Moore, well known and
popular young man of Owings, died
Saturday night after short illness.
lie was buried at DialS church Sunday
afternoon, the funeral being largely
attended. The services were conduct
cd by Rev. II. w. Munncrlyn
Mr.. Moore was one of the rural mail
carriers, having been in the service
since the first routes were established
in the county. He was a polite and ac-
commodating carrier and was very
popular among all Of his patrons He
was an upright Christian, being q
member and regular attendant OF
DialS NJ. T.. church. He was also a
member Of the Woodmcn Of the World
and Junior Order American Mechanics
lodges, in which he took much interest
lie was about 80 years OF age and is
survived by his wife, Who was a Miss
GuSSic OwinGs three small children,
his mother, Mrs. S. r. Moore, OF Emo
rec besides nine brothers and sisters,
as follows: John. George H., and r..
2. Moore, Of Gray Court: VIII H., of
trccnyillc, Wiley and Frank, OF Emo
rec, Mrs. Sam l.. Curry, Gray Court,
Mrs. Alma Whitmrc and Miss Bessie
Moore, Of iIn0rcc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
LAURENS SOCIETY
WILL AWARD CUI
Many Delegates Going to Endcayor
Meeting. Plans Are Elaborate,

Meeting. Plans Are Elaborate.
silver trophy cup inches high,
with appropriate cngravings, to be
known as "the Laurens cup" has been
purchased by the Christian Endeavor
society of the First Presbyterian
church and this will be presented to
the Christian Endeavor society outside
of Laurcns county having the largest
delegation at the Christian Endcavor
convention which is to be held here
November 81.
Mrs. II. Is. Aiken and assistants are
training a chorus Of so voices that
will furnish music for the convention,
and the plans that are being made and
the number Of delegates that have al
ready indicated their intention of at
tending indicate that the Christian En-
deavor convention will be the greatest
young peoples religious gathering cv-
or held within the borders of the state.
The convention sessions will be
held in the First Presbyterian church
the seating capacity of which is 1000
or more. in the basement of the
cnurch are committee rooms, kitchen
ana all needed conVcnicnccs.
MS church mas entertained con
'ch'lonS before, and they arc prcpar-
ing 10 MAKE tie Christian EndoaVors
nave GOOD tillo while here.
How many delegates may wo send
10 the convcntion?" wrote ono society
I" '''e hhdeaNof headiNartorS in Co
'"'"p'a. INC reply was that they
H"o"'d Seho me entire society. tn"
r-haca'or society OF the Presbyterian
chnrch oi clinton and several other
"o''e''eS III INC state plan to attend
en- h'aSSe. me Columbia societies
pan 10 Scnd 100 delegates. Societies
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
Eight BOll-C0ttOn,

According to rumors in cotton cir
cles, Capt. j. NJ. Philpot is claiming
the championship for multiple boiled
cotton. He claims, SO it Is reported,
that he has numerous cotton stalks on
his place few miles from town that
have bolls with as many as eight locks
on them. The Advertiser man hasn't
had the opportunity to interview the
CAPTAIN on the subject, so this report
has yet to be verified.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-10-06
Six Per Cent Money.

Mr.. N. Il. Dial, president of the En-
terprisc National Bank, stated ycster-
day that his bank had succeeded In Sc
curing some OF the cheap money
from the federal reserve bank and
that they were now In position to make
loans on cotton receipts at the six per
cent rate suggested by the secretary
OF the treasury.