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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

The presentation Of the Orchestra
Comique at the Odeon Theater on next
Tuesday night by the junior class Of
the Marshalltown high school IL looked
forward to with interest in social and
dramatic circles. The fact that this
is under the direction Of Miss Dolly
Randolph Of Chicago. who Is now en-
gagged In her eighth season as director
OF the orchestra, guarantees It's sue
cess. Undreamed Of surprises from the
clever development Of musical oppor-
tunities Of "harmony hardware" make
the evening one Of merriment. During
Miss Randolph viii play
real music. Tho advance orders have
been unusually gratifying during tho
past few days. The general sale opens
at the Odeon Monday morning. Com
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27
CITY NABRIEF

o. =. futile. the jewelsr.s .

Mrs. H. B. Hale and daughter Jessie
went this morning to Fairfield, where
they will visit friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Ray Reece, Of New Providence. was
q business visitor in the city Thurs
day, going from here to McCallsburg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Miss Gertrude Pratt who teaches at
Cedar Rapids, arrived in the city Fri
day for vaeat:c:: visit with her
father Rev. H. o. Pratt, chaplain at
the soldiers home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Mrs. H. S. Speer. Of Sioux City, ar
rived this morning for q two weeks
visit with her daughter. Mrs. Ira N.
Charleston,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Mrs Dewitt Clinton, OF Hampton,
spent Friday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Let George do your paper hanging
and painting. Fine line Of wall paper
to select from. Prompt service. Phone
1927 white. w. A. George, Jr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Valentine and Insledue present al
tho Odeoh theater for two days, Satur-
day and Sunday, the breeziest Of all
musical comedies, my Dream Girl" all
the latest songs and dances, pretty
girls, catch music, twenty people,
everything to please. Prices Is, 25 and
35 cents. Seats are now selling, order
your tickets early. Phone 1905. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Miss Margaret Benedict returned
home Friday evening from Iowa City,
where she visited friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Mrs. G. w. Renbarger. Of LeGrand,
was in the city Thursday on her way
to Boone to visit her daughter, Mrs. J..
f. During
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

The Coe College Girls Glee Club will
sing at the First Presbyterian church
on Tuesday evening, March 80. The
program will be made up Of col
lege songs, stunt songs. Japanese
songs, solos, and readings. There are
twenty -four girls in the chorus. A car
toonist from the college will be with
the glee club here and assist in the
program. It will be most delight
full evening. Admission Is cents. Com
mfftee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

The. Coe College Girls Glee Club
have made q hit wherever they have
appeared. Do not miss them. At the
Presbyterian church, March 80. Ad-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Members Of the w. r. Anniversary
Club entertained Friday evening at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Mauls-
by, 30S North Second street, compli-
mentary to Mrs George Ferguson, for,
merly Of this city, but now of Bloom-
ing Prairie. MINI. Yellow and white
prevailed in the decorations which
were In keeping with the nearness OF
Easter and little yellow imitation
chickens we're given as favors. An in
formal evening was enjoyed and the
hostess served refreshments. assisted
by Misses Marissa Maulsby and Marie
Moyar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Five states are ready. Missouri, Iowa,
Georgia, New York and New Jersey.
Souvenir spoons made by the Inter-
state Silver Company. Tonight and all
next week on sale at 10 cents. Levin's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

The body Of Mrs. J. T. Blackburn
reached the city this morning from
Oklahoma City. Okla. accompanied by
Mrs. Blackburn's husband and daugh-
ter. Interment took place in Riverside
directly from the station
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Mrs. 81. c.. Ma!v!n and Miss Patience
Wallace went Friday evening to Gear
Ing, where they will visit Mrs. Nal
wins sister, Mrs. L, III. Moon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Remember we have the exclusive
agency for Colfax water from the two
original Colfax springs, and now that
the season is opening up order case
and avoid the spring fever" Mar
shalltown Bottling Works.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

There was good attendance Friday
afternoon at the regular meeting OF the
cid society of the Central Church OF
Christ, which was held in the parlors
OF the church. the hOstesses being
Mesdames John Irwin, John FenneI,
Frank Heath and w. X. Heckle. AS
usual the early part Of the afternoon
was devoted to business and later the
guests visited and the hostesses served
refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

Rev. and Mrs. I'm. Wheeler and Mr..
and Mrs. F. NJ. Dtehl. and MI. Diehrs
sister, Ella. all Of Marion township.
who have been visiting in California
and the west for ten week. arrived
home Friday. The party visited in
Los Angeles. San Diego in Mexico,
and at Everett, Wash. Mr.. and Mrs.
Diehl and Miss Diehl visited the San
Francisco exposition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

The condition Of Mrs. D. s. Good.
who is seriously i'll at her home, 306
West Main street, remains about the
same. Her son Roy, who is attending
school at Leland Stanford University,
Palo Alto, Cal, will arrive home to-
night, being summoned by the serious
illness of his mother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-27

An enjoyable afternoon was spent by
the Harmony Aid Society members,
who were entertained Thursday by
Mrs. Margaret Cooper and Mrs. H. w.
Mundhenk at the Cooper home. 502
East State street. The hours were
pleasantly spent Informally and with
fancy work, and refreshments were
served by the hostesses
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
MISS BARTLETT IS
 MIR. PHELPS BRIDE
Brilliant Nuptial Event in All Angles Church, New York City

New York, Nov. 1.-The wedding of Carter Phelps, a son of MT. and Mrs. George B. Phelps and Miss Eleanor Bartlett, younger daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Pomeroy Bartlett, was cele- brated at o'clock Saturday afternoon in All Angels church, Eighty-first street and West End avenue, the Rev
 s. De Lancey Townsend performed
 the ceremony. Vases of pink and
 white chrysanthemums and oak foli-
 age decorated the altar.
 The bride, who walked with her father, wore a short skirted frock of
 white satin, the satin falling in irreeu-
 lar f1uted points over a triple petticoat
 of white chiffon. The very long court train of White satin was Suspended f, om the shoulders and over the full tulle veil fell one of rose point Worn
 by the brides mother and sister at their weddings. The low cut corsage was draped with point lace. She carried an arm bouquet of white orchids.
 The matron of honor was the brides sister, Mrs. Robert J. McArdle of Havana, Cuba. The eight bridesmaids were the Misses Anna and Frances Ballard, stepsisters of the bridegroom. Jane L. Fassett of E1mira, Rosamond Starr of Easton, Md, Alice Gertrude Gordon of Washington, D. C., Vir ginia Geddes, Ina Mayce and Doris Nevin, daughter of Ethelbert Nevin all of this city.
 The best man-Kenneth H. Clapp of Washington, D. C.-and the nine ushers were all classmates at Yale of MT. Phelps, in the class of 1914. The latter were James Hallam Boyd of Washington, D. G.; Godfrey Tower of Philadelphia, Henry Blair Keep of Chicago, Albert Edwin Whitehill of Newburg, N. Y; John G. Goodlett of Kansas City, John Gerish Bausher, James w. Howard, and Laurence M. Marks, all of New York and Wallace Dale Holden.
 The ceremony was followed by a re- ception at the home of MT and Mrs. Bartlett, 257 West Eighty-sixth street. Mrs Bartlett, who helped receive, wore a black net gown embroidered in gold and hat to match. On their return from their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Phelps will live at $50 West End avenue.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
FINANCIAL NEWS
LOCAL STOCKS ARE.
 VERY QUIET TODA
Although There Are Comparatil ly Few Sales Shares Are StrOn

Comparatively few sales and an Il usual quietude marked the Hartfd stock exchange market today. DespI the lack of enthusiasm exhibited ho| ever, all of the local stocks held fii American Hardware, which was feature at Saturdays closing, VI quoted at 119-122 with sales at Il Colts Patert Firearms is quoted
 300 to 915 with no sales. There ia little reactionary movement still I'd American Brass had few sales tod at 262-26s and Niles -Bement-Pond mained stationary at 1S8 bid and I asked. Bristol Brass continues to ho firm. The market opened at 73 and 75 asked. New Departure is s' ling at 67-72 and the rights are ss ling at 16-1S. Scoville ManufacturiI company, which on Saturday afte noon declared a cash dividend of per cent, is quoted from 440 to 45 This stock is very closely held al there is but little of it on the ma ket today. Standard Screw is 31l 335 and Landers, Frary X Clark is q fered at 62 with no sales. North Judd is quiet at around 104-l08 an Stanley is still at 69-71.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
TO HOLD CONFERENCE.
Chamber of Commerce Receives Word
 Regarding Waiting Station.

Secretary A. H. Andrews this aft ernoon received word from officials of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad company stating that Engineer Gallory would be in this city Friday to discuss the petition of the Chamber for bettering conditions at the Berlin depot. If the Chamber is successful in securing this long, needed improvement, it will be met with words of praise especially from those who travel daily between here, Meriden and New Haven, and who are forced to stand out in the open while the wintry blasts blow.
 Postmaster Delaney has communi- cated with the Chamber of Commerce soliciting the aid of the organization in having it's members write full ad- dresses on their mailing matter. This will be taken up later by the cham Der.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
AT BURRITT MISSION,

The seasons activities at the Burritt Mission will begin tonight. The mis- sion will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday nights between and 9 o'clock for children. There will be classes in drafting and carpen- try for boys and sewing and em- broidery for girls. The Young Peoples societies from the South, Methodist, Baptist and Peoples churches will have charge on different evenings Wednesday nights will be given up to prayer meetings in charge cf the Stanley Memorial church, the Peoples church, the Center, and prob ably the German Baptist church, on the fourth Wednesday in each month. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the mission school will be held and at 7:00 o'clock a prayer meeting led by different church societies.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Cornelia SIoper Walker.

Mrs. Cornelia. Sloper Walker, wife or William F. Walker. died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home at 50 Cedar street. Until yesterday she had been in her usual health. In the morning, however, she was taken sud- denly i'll and Dr. c. E. Hart and a nurse were at once called to attend her. Her condition grew rapidly worse and despite medical attention she died at 8 o'clock, death resulting from heart trouble.
 Mrs. Walker was a native of South ington and was 72 years of age. Most of her life had been spent in this city, where she was identified with the First Baptist church, being prominent in all it's missionary works. She was also member of Esther Stanley chapter, D. A. R.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Walker is survived by a son, Arthur S. Walker of this city; granddaughter, Mrs. Howard Wilson. and one great grand child. Hon. A. J. Sloper, president of the First National Bank, is a broth CT and Mrs. Dwight A. Parsons is a sister.
 The funeral services will be held from her late residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. w. G. Fennell of Hartford will off1ciate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
COAL AND BEER DROP.
But in the Street.-The Former Is Re.
 covered But Not So the Latter.

Coal and beer both took a sudden drop this morning. It all happened on Commercial street and caused a number of highly respected citizens to gasp with surprise, mingled with hor- TOT or disappointment, according to their respective views A coal de- livery wagon, when near the police station, became overbalanced and a bag of coal dropped into the street. It required concentrated effort on the part of the driver to pick up the re- mains.
 A short distance away and at the same time the Hubert Fischer Brew cry truck from Hartford, lost a bar rel of beer in the street. The fall burst the hoops on the barrel and as the frothy, amber colored beverage trickled merrily into the gutter there were many groans of regret from sev- eral of the curb stone artists in the near vicinity.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
BULGARIANS ATTACK
 FORTS OF NISH
(Continued From First Page.)

tured after g violent battle the Tozi- bata ridge, whence roads lead to Nish and Bala Palanka. .@....
 ''In the upper Morava valley, after a hard fight we took the town of Grdeljica, which is the junction point on the road between Vranya and Les kovats, through the Vlassina valley. In the region of Katchanik the Ser bians attacked column which had advanced, but they were repulsed.
 "In the course of the pursuit of the enemy we captured two mountain guns, with large supplies of munitions. Thus far we have found in Uskup 19,OOO rifles of various patterns, $50 casks of powder, 5000 casks of cart ridges and large quantities of other war materials"
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
POLICE GET WARNING.
Burns Detective Agency Sends Notice
 of Clever Band of FOrgers.

The local police have received warning from the Burns Detective Agency to be on the alert for a clever band of thieves and forgers who may work in this city.
 The gang operates chiefly in dental and medical offices. Access is ob- tained and blank checks and a copy of the doctors writing is secured The telephone wires are then cut A check is forged and presented at the bank. It is impossible to confirm the sigma ture by wire and as the bearer has a supposed indentification paper the money is usually paid.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
BUILDING NOTES.
Building Permits Valued at $45,69O
 Issued Here Last Week.

Davis Garston is planning altera- tons and additions to his block on Hartford avenue.
 Alterations are being made on the residence of B. A. Hawley, ,s- on Hart street.
 George K. Macauley has had plans drawn for a two-family house on liar rison street.
 A. E. Bengston is planning to erect a one-family frame house on Leland street. As
 Luke Sinskie has the contract for evcavating for Rapp's new block on South Main street. w. J. Marshall of Holyoke will furnish the iron work and the Rogers Sash and Door conn pany the doors and sashes. John Kunze company has the general con- tract. Ar
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
City Hen1s

The case of Peter Kulas vs .Genars 1 Marianne ct. al is slated for tria l in superior court tomorrow before ! Judge Joseph P. Futile. w. F. De lany is counsel for the plaintiff ant 1 Judge B. F. Gaffney for the defend ant. Mohawk Tires guaranteed 500, miles with free repairs at the Gunr Rubber Co.,, 57 East Main St.-advt.
 Amila Kulok today sold land on Acorn street to John Arszyl9wicz.
 Furs cleaned at the Union Laundry, 26e Arch street., Tel eo4 Fadvt.
 A city meeting will be held tonight to act on the issuance if $5,ooO in school bonds with which tp buy land adjoining the srnalley school.
 B. M. Knox singing teacher. Booth's $ Blk, Tuesdays. Voice trial free.
 % -advt.
 Joseph McClean today filed with the city clerk notice of his intention to sell the merchandise in his store at 257 Myrtle street to s. Rudin. " One wears waists always with suits, and the Kavanaugh Shop, 40 Pratt street, Hartford, selected their waists with their stylish suits in mind, com- bining the right color and style.-advt.
 There will be no meeting of the
 Dancing at the Viking A. c. fair tonight. Admission 10 cents.-advt.
 Miss Anna sparmer entertained about forty of her friends Saturday, evening at her home, S49 Stanley street. The affair was of a Halloween character and was tn oroughly enjoy ed. There was music and dancing during the evening and a Halloween lunch was served.
 The Sunshine society will hold regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Y. w. C. A.
 Cases of diphtheria on Orange and East streets and one of scarlet fever on Stanley street were reported to the health department today.
 L. J. Parkr has returned from Okla homa where he attended the funeral of his father.
 Misses Catherine and Mary Lynch, who have been the guests of Miss An na Sparmer of Stanley street, re- turned to their home in Waterbury to- day.
 James B. Grace and Mortimer H. Gibney has resumed their duties at the postofice after their recent vaca- tion.
 Get your oils and Auto supplies at the Gum Rubber Co.,, 57 East Main St. -advt.
 Miss Ebba Carlson of 115 Dwight street, left today for Washington, D. C., where she will remain for the winter
 Dancing at the Viking A. c. fair tonight. Admission 10 cents.-advt.
 Clark Edwards, formerly we'll known citizen here, was a visitor in New Britain today.
 Mrs. M. H. Ford of Bridgeport was the guest of MT. and Mrs. W. w. Bull len yesterday.
 Miss Grace Smith of Wallace street will spend the next few days in New York city.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
Mrs. John Whitney.

Mrs. John Whitney of 1033 Stanley street, died early this morning of pneumonia. She was GA years of age and was native of Ellenville, N. Y, but had lived here many years. She has one son, Jesse, and her husband by whom she is survived. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from her late home and at 8 o'clock from the Peoples church. Interment will be in F'airview ceme- tery. Rev. M. S. Anderson will con- duct the funeral services
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

The Madison club was entertaine at a Halloween party at the home MT. and Mrs. August Gaudian Madison street. "500" was indulge in, after which the guests followed string leading from the dining roor up two flights of stairs to the atti: where bountiful lunch was served The house was beautifully decorate with Halloween .colors. Those prea cnt were MT. and Mrs. Andrew Olivei MT. and Mrs. John Rhea, MT. and Mrs Carl Casperson, Miss Lillian Schuet and Wilfred Hartman.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
Chaplin at Keency's.

Charlie Chaplin will be seen at Keeney's tonight in '"The Mixup,' an amusing farce written especially for the celebrated comedian. The pie ture will be shown again tomorrow. Another feature of tonight's program will be: Whats His Name'' with Max Figman in the leading role. The Big Four contribution to this week S program will be: "Tillies Tomato Sur prise,'' featuring Marie Dressler. This photo-play will top the bill Thursday and Friday.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
Germans After Riga.

Berlin, Nov. 1, (By wireless to Say vile. N. Y.)-The German advance against the Russian Battle port of Riga has been resumed. The war office has made an announcement to- dy that Field Marshal Von Hinden- burg's forces which are driving at Riga from the west had gained ground. Russian attacks in the Dvinsk region broke down with heavy losses.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01

on Frink Hill. about two miles north east of the village of Salisbury, with Deputy Sheriff went to the Curtiss home in response to a call for help, it being afterwards explained that Curtiss had threatened to kill the whole family. He was brought to the hospital here about midnight by po- lice officers, who said that he showed symptoms of insanity. Kelsey has a broken arm and ribs as result of the encounter.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
MAY HAVE SPECIAL MEETING.

Mayor Quigley expressed the opin- ion today that it would be necessary to call a special meeting of the board of finance and taxation to authorize the laying of a special tax with which to meet the unexpected demand of the state tax. The latter was approXi- mately $2O,OOO more than had been anticipated. When the special meet ing of the finance committee would be held was not known by the mayor.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
WANTED.

A large and long established invest| ment house in New York City desirel to make arrangements with an ener| getic man to handle its securities i'd New Britain and vicinity. State age| business experience and references
 "C. L." P. o. Box S22, New York City.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-01
READY FOR SUFFRAGE BATTLE IN NEW YORK
Both Advocates and Antis Predict Victory by Large Majorities

New York, Nov. 1.-The suffra gists of New York state will close their fight for the ballot today with all their campaign machinery running full speed. Leaders declared today that the largest state in the union would grant votes to women.
 Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, chair man of the Empire State campaign ccmmittee, said the suffragists had made a house to house campaign all over the state, and that this was the kasiS for their declaration that one million women in New York state wanted to vote. Mrs. Harriot Stanton Blatch, president of the Women's S Political Union said that they expect 1 ed to overcome a small adverse ma ] ;ority in New York city by success up state.
 Antis Predict Defeat. The leaders of the women's organi- Eations against suffrage predicted the Ilefeat of the amendment by 8 large majority. Mrs. Arthur M Dodge, fpresident of the National Association opposed to woman suffrage, and Miss Alice Hill Chittenden, president of the lNew York State Anti-Suffrage As sociation, thought New York City would give a majority of 100000 "a gainst the proposition, with much smaller majority outside this city. Mrs. Dodge announced that they (wers sure of success in Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, Albany and Water town. . Connecticut Woman in Debate.
 1Sixty automobiles loaded with 0n yor fnr Jeff hn Rof his morning for final effort which will continue until midnight. Ten Eans carrying huge signs lettered with 6uffrage appeals traversed the streets. lne<of the features of the day was 1ebate before the Presbyterian Min sters' Association between Mrs. Ray mono Brown, president of the New Fork State Woman's Suffrage Associa- lion, and Mrs. Frank Goodwin of Greenwich, Conn.,, representing the |nti-suffragists. .......
 The activity of the campaigners for nd against the suffrage amendment has overshadowed the efforts of the aale political workers on the ques- lon of adopting 8 new state consti- ution. Ali the enrolled democratic oters of New York County received May letters signed by the executive ommittee of Talnmany. Hall advising hem to Protect your city by voting 1 eainst the constitution. "E
 Predicts 75,OOO Majority.
 Robert S. Binkerd, secretary of the 6mmittee for the adoption of the
 bnstitution, said today that he ex-
 ected the adoption of the constitu-
 bn by about 75,000 majority.
 Active in Pennsylvania.
 Philadelphia, Nov. 1.---Woman suf-
 agists who are asking the men of ennsylvania to give women the right
 vote, made their final appeal today
 ore than 200 meetings having been
 ranged for in different parts of the
 ty.
 Organizations opposed to equal
 kffrage were also active today but
 cir meetings were not so numerous.