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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07

was held Mt the inn on Thursday and
Friday, and people not only from near
by cities, but those residing many hun
dreds OF miles away, came down to at
tend this wonderful exposition, given
under the auspices OF the American
Cotton Manufacturers Association, OF
which T. l. Hickman is president. just
how charming u gown can be designed
from cotton material was proved by the
Giving models" who displayed some
very dainty designs, and as these
dresses were won by some of the pref
test of Augustus maids and matrons
much interest was shown in the
Spring fashions" One special feature
of the many interesting ones was the
dress that won the IS gold piece for
the most stunning dress made for the
cost of 81 from cotton material and
also the best collection Of articles made
Of cotton for an expenditure of 81. On
Thursday afternoon the exhibit was
ushered in with large tea, served IN
the glass inclosed lobby, followed In
the evening by musical programme
with two solos by Miss Margaret Bat
tie, accompanied by Miss Adele Petit;
On Friday another tea and large bail
were given, while there were speeches
by T. I. Hickman and many others OF
equal prominence.
Golf. as usual at this resort, Is the all
absorbing topic to hundreds who. come
TO Augusta just to participate in the
many interesting events scheduled al
the Country Club, and one OF the
events which is more talked OF than
any other during the winter was the
contest for the Henry c. Frick cup,
which is put up by the club each win
ter. and to one Of the guests OF the
inn. Austin Taylor, of Toronto, fell the
honor of having his name engraved
on the Gun. He won against boyle. with
a score OF II up, and against I. II.
Thomas. with a score Of 4 up. Mr..
TAYLOR is a comparatively new conner at
the game. and his winning was a pleas
ant surprise to his many friends here
MIR. Taylor and his father. Charles
TAYLOR. motored all the way from Can
ada to Augusta, and have been spend
ing the greater part OF the season at
the inn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07

r. Brook. Mrs. Brooke, Mr.. and MRS
Louis McLain, Mrs. George Fietcher,
Mrs. Murray Seagears, DR.. Andrew
Anderson Robert and Alfred Batchel-
Ter. On Wednesday Mrs. Sumner en-
tertaincd twenty friends at luncheon
and Thursday night at bridge. followed
by supper.
The Flaglcr Hospital celebrated It's
twenty.ffth anniversary with a large
reception Monday afternoon. Mrs. w.
n. p. barrow, Mrs. Murray Seagears
and Mrs. Robert N. Dickman acting as
hoStesses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07
SOCIAL ACTIVITY
AT ORMOND BEACH

Ormond Beach. Fla, March 6-Much
social activity and entertaining nave
been going on the last week at the Or
mond; many little before dinner par
ties in the Grill and also many after
the-ball ones. Mr.. and Mrs. Lenox
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07
MRS. IRELAND
ENTERTAINS

Asheville, n. c., March Ga notable
dinner party in the series gwen AZ
Grove Park Inn this week was thae
of Mrs. A. Davis Ire and. OF
Rome, Italy, for a number OF frlends
in the main dining room OF the mn
Covers were laid for twenty-five at one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07

South declared one no-trump on a
diamond suit seemingly clearable with
the loss Of only one trick and aces in
two tther suits West overcaled with
two hearts, treating a situation fire.
quently arising in manner that finds
favor with many good players. They
are loath TO subordinate TO a secondary
position strength that would have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07
AUGUSTA

Augusta. Ga, March 6.-From North,
South, East and West applications for
rooms at Partridge Inn came pouring
in during the last week Aside from
the fact that il is now the very height
Of the season here. the cotton exhibit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07
A LIVELY WEEK
AT ST. AUGUSTINE
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Cheney, OF
Toledo, Entertain on Mon
daV with Large Tea.

st. Augustine, Fla, March e.-The
last week marked the beginning Of
what has always been the liyeliest
month Of St. Augustine's season. With
a large gathering OF society people
here, the calendar shows even more
entertaining than has been done In
past years. The Grill is the gayest
rendezvous Of the resort, and dancing
is enjoyed there all during the day and
evenings. Monday afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs H. ". Cheney Of Toledo, Ohio,
were hosts at q large tea; others en-
tertaining were Mrs. James Martin, Mr..
and Mrs. William Lower and Mrs. Jo-
scph Chadwick. The Monday night in
vitation dance at the Ponce de Leon
was a brilliant affair, followed by nu-
merous Grill parties.
Among the recent hostesses OF large
companies is Mrs. Myron Spades, of
Chicago, who gave dance at her villa.
Mrs. George Vail and Mrs. William
Weightman, of Cleveland gave q bridge
party OF twenty tables in the Ponce de
Leon rotunda. Mrs. Murray Seagears,
OF the Alcazar, gave the second of
series of grill lunchcons Saturday.
Dining with Mrs. j. D. Maclennan at
the Ponce de Leon Monday tight were
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Niles, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hardness, Mrs. William
Strawbridge and Roy York.
Mrs. William Warden gave a dinner
at Castle Warden Saturday night, her
guests being from the Ponce de Leon
and AlcaZar.
Mrs. F. b. Sumner. Of Detroit. gave
a trio OF affairs this week. Dining
with her at the Ponce dc Leon Tuesday
night were Mr. and Mrs. +. A. Sumner,
DR.. and Mrs. f. +. Tappy, General John
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07

Dining with Mrs. j. d. Maclcnnan at
The Ponce de Leon Monday tight were
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Miles, Mr.. and
Mrs. &C arles Hardness, Mrs. William
Strawbridge and Roy York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07

Mrs. William Warden gave dinner
at Castle Warden Saturday night, her
guests being from the Ponce de Leon
and AlcaZar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-07

Mrs. +. b. Sumner. Of Detroit. gave
trio OF affairs this week. Dining
with her at the Ponce dc Leon Tuesday
night were Mr. and Mrs +. A. Sumner,
DR.. and Mrs. f. +. Tappy, General John
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
1914 Rainfall
Above Acreage
For Ter, Years

The year 1914 was a wetter year tnah
the average, In fact it came very near
being a very wet year. based on sta
tistics compiled from the record OF pre-
cipitation obtained from the local gov
eminent weather station. These rec
ords show that there has been but one
Year in the last eleven that q greater
amount Of moisture fell than In 1919.
Yet the rainfall Of the year was quite
well distributed. Excepting for the
month Of September, when floods re-
suited in some narrow valleys from the
heavy rains, there were no disastrous
overfloWs.
In fact the distribution Of the rains
7 ESre generally excellent for agricui-
tural purposes. Copious and frequent
spring rains fell The summer months
furnished only slightly below the av-
erage rainfall, and the fall months
furnished an abundance that were OF
inestimable value in making the eartn
In splendid condition for fall blowing
and seeding. The effect Of these heavy
rains will be seen in beneficial soil con-
ditions next spring.
The precipitation for the year, which
includes snow. was 39.45 inches. That
is 913 inches more than the average
for the ten years preceding 1914. or
those ten only one, 1911. furnished
greater precipitation. That year the
rainfall was 42.43 inches.
The precipitation for 1914 by months
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
AT THE CHURCHES

Church services and sermon subjects
Sunday as follows: ,I
Bautist, Rev. r.. B. Davidson--Morn-
ing, THE Church's Obliga:ions";' even
ing, The New Years Greatest Cues
tion."
st. Paul's Episcopal; Rev. II. M
Babin--No services owing TO absence
Of rector from the city. Sunday school
will be held as usual.
Congregational, Rev. b. f. Martin
Morning, Religious Loyalty: yespers
Some Things Marshalltown Ought to
Get Rid of During 1915
Presbyterian. Rev. James p. Linn
Morning, "The Lifted Christ: even
ing, The Gospel in Song"
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Morning. 10:45. Cod
Methodist, Rev. r. r. Hurlburt-
Morning, Not Yet and Now; even
ing, The Old Book on the Stand
closing sermon in the series, Messages
From Home
First United Evangelical, Rev. c. G.
Notwithstanding, 1.-THE Chuch in Its
Relations to the Community, and Vice
Versa; evening, THE Straight Gate.
Friends. Rev. I. N. Rich-Morning
The God Of Patience; evening. An
other Evidence of the Last Days"
Spiritualist, Rev. Eva McCoy-Aft-
ernoon, 2:3O. MANS Unfoldment"
Pentecostal Church Of the Nazarene
Rev. j. NJ. wines-Morning. Evangelist
]. w. Short will preach en- Heart
Purity; afternoon, Mrs. Short will
conduct meeting: evening. Rev. Mr.
Short on Gospel Rejectors."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
A Timely Warming.

Now that the holiday festivities are
over and we enter upon new year
let us look to the betterment of our
surroundings. In these times when
the country is crying sanitary condi-
tons it is we'll to consider our homes
Walls that are in condition to paint
should be treated with some sanitary.
washable paint. Paper with its de-
caying glue binders and paste can be
removed and walls prepared and
painted. You should consult an ex-
pert on sanitary wall decorations. l
can give you all the latest effects in
feathers, Tiffany and blends as we'll
as plain tinting that can be readily
washed when soiled. And remember
1 do Everything in the painting and
decorating line" For those who wish
wall paper I have the quality, tho
stock, the price. the service and dis
position to please. Quick service Is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
KNOW YOUR TAILOR
The Business Mon of This City and
Surrounding Cities Have Anthony
Psenicka Tailor Their cIothes-They
Know Their Tailor.

Business men make. it a point to
know the men they do business with.
They know their tailor. They know
his methods, his service, etc. They are
broad minded business men and want
what they pay for. They receive 1t. too.
from Anthony Psenicka, because he
makes every stitch of the suit or over
coat ordered, right in his own estab-
1ishment. His method is to give your
orders and desires in tailoring the best
there is in his years of experience and
knowledge of the tailoring business.
That's why Anthony Psenicka is fav-
ored with the success he enjoys.
Mr.. Psenicka will delight in talking
about your suit or overcoat, and he will
show YOU either the latest OF the sea-
sons demands or the conservative
clothes Of today, Have your clothes
made fer you by Marshalltown's we'll
known tailor. Anthony Psenicka.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02

complained was being maintained in
the basement under the Merchants
cafe, 81 West Main street, early this
forenoon. Chief Of Police Lage said
later: I'VE found the smoke pipe Of
the furnace was not connected to the
thimble in the chimney. There was q
space OF several inches thru which
the smoke passed into the chimney
only because Of the draft. There was
no pipe to carry It.
THE tenant said she had hired q
man to come and fix the pipe today. I
gave her until this afternoon to have
1t repaired. II 1t 10 not shall arrest
her. Stores adjoining complained Of
smoke. The condition we found made
bad fire risk"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
"sEvEN KEYS TO eALDPATE."
odeon Has George M. cohan's Mys.
terry Farce Sunday Niaht.

Beyond any question the most APP
pealing play before the public today is
George M. Cohans mystery farce,
Seven Keys to Baldpate." which is
headed this way and which comes to
the Odeon on Sunday evening.
Mr.. Cohan's latest pen product,
dramatized from the story of the same
name by Earl Derr Biggers, is abb
solutely different from any play that
American amusement seekers have
ever seen. 1t combines mystery and
melodrama. woven thru a story that
is vividly real, and therefore intense
ly thrilling, in an atmosphere first
comic. then serious, and back to comic
again, until the onlookers decide that
Mr.. Cohan is propounding a puzzle
At any rate, "Seven Keys to Baldpate"
keeps one guessing and laughing for
two hours and a half, and if that Is
not the correct Interpretation Of
healthy enjoyment, what is? Odeou.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
JACK TRAINoR AT oRpHEuM.

"~Natch Your STEP Comedy Of Mu-
steal Fantasies Dances and Fun.
Jack Trainor In Watch Your Step"
comes to the Orpheum tomorrow night
for the first half Of the weeks enter
tainment
watch Your Step" Is most COM
plete scenic production. with q cutey
chorus, gorgeous costumes and Jing-
ling melodies. From the start it is a
succession Of fun, musical fantasies.
bewildering dances. and the most
amusing of comedy complications. The
chorus voices are we'll trained, in fact
do credit to a Broadway attraction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT RE.
QUILTING FROM ELECTION De.
ING MADE TO-DAY.
a.sw. possoN BECOMES AUDI.
TOR, MISS WILkEY RECORDER
County Auditor WsIksr and Miss
Nerthup, Recorder, County Attorney
Tanksrsisy, Supervisor Maytag, and
Coroner Boucher Retire - Nichols
Elected Chairman Of Board.

Changes Of county officers, caused
by: the election of last fall, were in
progress in the county offices today.
Most Of them will be completed by ev-
ening, and the others will be made on
Monday. The changes were supposed
to be made on the second secular" day
Of the month, but as . matter Of fact
none Of the changes really become ef-
fective until the board Of supervisors
approved the bonds Of the new officers
and release the bonds OF the old.
This is. however, merely formal
procedure. Practically all Of the Of
iicers-elect hled bonds today. The
board Of supervisors met today. and
one Of its final acts was to approve
these bonds.
Changes 70 BE Made.
County Auditor A. II. Welker was
ready to be relieved OF Office this morn
ing The board had little more aud
ting Of his accounts to complete before
taking the formal action. A. w. Dob
son, his successor, took into the office
this morning George Enderly, who is to
be deputy auditor.
Miss Eta Nortrup. county recorder,
finished her work Thursday night.
Miss Nora wilkey became recorder
today. and brought into office with her
Miss Fannie vosburg, of Gilman, to be
deputy recorder.
There were no changes in the office
Of County Treasure S. NJ. Cause. Sher-
III ]. G. Edgar or Clerk of Courts s..
II. Reilly. After vacation Of two
weeks Miss Northrup will enter the
clerks Office to do special work for the
board Of supervisors that will require
several months to complete.
Scott Moves 90 Court House.
Ray p. Scott, who became county at
torney today. to succeed B. o. Tank
ersley. who has held the office several
months by appointment, is preparing to
make his office permanently in the
court house. The county attorneys Of
nee has not been used continuously
since Mr.. Days retirement last win
ter. caused by his fatal sickness.
DR.. #. II. Boucher. coroner. retires
succeeds him. DIR. Lynn has his office
at 1872 West. Main street.
Nichols Chairman Of Board.
There was one change on the board
Of supervisors In the annual reorgani-
xation OF the board. Charles r. Lynch
Of Vienna township. took the place Of
d. G. Maytag. senior member Of the
board. W. A. Nichols. the senior MEM
Der Of the board, was elected chairman
Of the board this forenoon. It is the
custom Of the board to elect chairman
the member who has only one more
term Of his year to serve Nichols wifi
not select the committees Of the board
until next week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
FRIEND FILES ANSWER
o.fsndan. in $4,000 Breach Of Promise
Suit Brought by Miss lone stoneman,
Of Hartford, Wis, Ayers She Broke
Engagement.

Alleging that it was Miss lone Stone
man, OF Hartford, Wis, and not Hardy
Friend, who broke the engagement to
be married. the answer of Friends at
torney to Miss Stoneman's petition in
her breach Of promise suit for $780,
900 was filed aerly today. If the petit
ton was brief. the answer is even
briefer.
It admits that in 1913 Friend and
Miss Stoneman entered into an agree
ment and understanding to marry, but,
continues the petition, "the defendant
ayers that subsequet to said arrange
ment and understanding the plaintiff
declared all such arrangement, agree
ment, or understanding at an end, and
refused further to contemplate matri-
mony with the defendant All other
allegations OF the petition are denied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02

Jack Trninor VIII be remembered as
''Henpecked Henry" which he played in
here before. In "Watch Your Step"
Mr.. Trainor plays Henry Schultz the
jolly German pickle merchant.
Some OF the song hits are: EARLY
to Bed-Early to Rise. Down at the
Barbecue" "Just For Tonight" Zip,
Tip, Tip" Watch Your Step" and
Shores Of Italy"
The motion pictures are the "Adven-
lures Of Kathlyn." Orpheum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

Strong Sermon ON Right Living
Preached in damaged Goods"
The much-talked-of play, Damaged
Goods" by Eugene Brieux. was pre-
scented for the first time at the Odeon
New Years afternoon and evening by
q company that was good in every par
ticular Because of q reduction in prices
owing to the holiday, many patrons
concluded that the production was not
In good hands. Those who attended,
however. were happily disappointed.
The afternoon audience was large, but
tho evening small
Damaged Goods tells OF the youth
fun indescretions Of young man.
George Dupont, who is about to wed a
pure and innocent girl. He confides his
against Z marriage inside of three or
four years. The young man refuses to
heed the doctors advice. 1s married in
Six months. and the iniquities Of the
father ere. visited upon the innocent
babe TINT Il born into the home.
accidentally. IN telling the story Of
tho terrible situation that develops In
this otherwise happy home. are intro
dlced cares Of the physician who are
suffering the same f0athsome disease of
which the young husband and father IL
4 victim. The leason IL apparent on
every hand. Tho Hines Of the doctor
urge campaign Of education to pre-
vent infection: to seek immediate care
treatment IN the event OF contamina-
ton. The newspapers which advertise
tho ''quack specialist" come in for crit
icism: the government that permits
certain conditions to exist, wherein dis
ease may be spread. e rebuked in no
unmean1ng terms.
Plain English Is used IN every line in
dep4ckinG the horrible results Of the So
c1al evil, and tho truths, while shock
Ing, are Of great value to the otherwise
untf1nking. Parents are advised to
warn their children. ana especially their
boys who are approaching manhood:
they are admonished to seek complete
information about tho men who are to
marry their girls. Eugenics in mar
r..ases Is ndvocated-all In language
that 10 unmistahable as to its meaning.
RAginald G. Knorr was very effective
- George Dupont, the stricken young
husband, and Willis Hall gave decid-'
eAly professional AIR to his character Of
~ Doctor Very clever character stud
- were afforded by Crete Chadwick
ana Vivian Mayo. women victims Of the
black plague. The other members Of
the cast were also strong, even to the
minor roles.
Damaged Goods IL a problem play
that 10 not pleasing to consider, but
one that affords the realities OF certain
condttions to be depicted in all Of their
fosTsbleness. II the play saves even one
from the fate Of the story that 10 told,
e win have accomplished something.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
Ruehanan hi Released.

Percy Buchanan, who was arrested
after W. L. Kester, Radcliffe farmer,
had identified Buchanan as one Of the
three who robbed him Wednesday
night, was arraigned in police court
this morning. He paid the costs on a
charge of intoxication and was re-
leased. Kester, who left. the city, after
causing Buchanan's arrest. did not re-
turn! to file charge against Buchanan
before the latter was released.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
HEART THRoss HERE.

Additional 100 Sets Arrive and Are
Ready For You.
We received today an additional
100 sets Of Heart Throbs. Nearly the
entire number have been subscribed
for and they are now ready for you:
II you have not already purchased a
set OF these books and want to do so,
come in early az this is the last ship
ment we will receive. The price Ii SO
cents II your paper Is paid one month
in advance, by mail 10 cents extra.
Times-Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE

[When an advertisement does not
give the advertisers name write a let
ter addressed as directed in the ad
and leave it at the newspaper office.
where the advertiser will get it. The
publishers can, not give the name OF
the advertiser without the advertisers
CONSENT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
Locking Forward.

That's what you want to do. And II
you have it in mind to get piano or
player piano. don't look too long. Re-
member there's many u slip" Step
into the Guest Piano Company's store
corner Main and First streets. and just
see what you cam do and above all, note
the 10 per cent you are saving on buy
Ing now, and all because of the fire in
the basement. The instruments were
smoked only. They are just as good as
ever and fully MISUNDERSTANDING
ment. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
FULLY PAID STOCK.
A Place to Put Your Surplus Money AZ
Good Interest.

The Marshalltown Savings and Loan
Association can use small amount Of
money at the present time and is
offering limited amount Of fully paid
stock.
This stock Is sold in lots Of 800 up
to $4,000 and will earn s per cent. This
association loans. only on first mort
cages on Marshalltown city property
and every loan is approved by nine
business men. who are its directors.
The loans that this association have
made can be seen at the Office of the
secretary. If you have few hundred
which is not working, 1t can be safely
placed in this fully paid stock. George
F. Thayer Secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
VIENNA RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Jane Owens Dies Of Old Age Ate
Long Period Of lnvalidism.

Mrs Jane Owens, aged 81, died
Wednesday Dec. 80, at the home Of
her son, Julien Owens in Vienna town
ship. according to word received by the
T.-R. from Beaman. Death was caused
by old age, and followed a long period
Of invalidism. The funeral, was held
Friday afternoon at the home, with
Rev. Mr. Smith, OF the Beaman Metho-
dist church conducting the services. A
quartet composed Of Mrs. d, B. Simms.
Mrs J. w. Hutchison, and John and
Charles Nickerson sang several appro-
pirate selections. Interment was in
Badger Hill cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-01-02
In ths Police Court.

Spencer Simmons. one OF the two
negroes who were arrested for steal
inx merchandise and other articles
from the Pilgrim Hotel and drug store.
paid his fine Of $15 and the costs and
was released from jail this forenoon.
Simmons was held for receiving stolen
property. His brother. Floyd, who was
fined 500 in the district court. IL still
In Jail.