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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-11-11
CHAPTER xI.
Writing Home.
d Rricl, and Rill.

u~ EAR Brick and Bill:
A II don't know what to tell
a B first It's all SO strange and
grand-the people are just
people, but the things are wonderful
When | lived in the cove-it seems a
long, long time agony thoughts We're
always away from dirt floors and cook
stoves and cedar logs and washpans.
But the people in the big world keep
their minds tied right up to things
only the things are finer-they are
marble floors and magnificent restau-
rants and houses on what they cali
the best streets At meals there arc
all kinds Of little spoons and forks,
and they think to use wrong one Is
something dreadful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
MARshALLToWN cLuB NAMES
COMMITTEES FOR IMPoR-
TANr WORK.
CHOOSE ASSISTANTS
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT
Many Workers Will 30 Assigned in
Each Ward, and Work Will Be Done
at Same Time Thruout city-Dats
Probably Early in April = List OF
Committees.

Preliminary arrangements for taking
the second city census under the aus
pices Of the Marshalltown Club We're
made Wednesday evening when thirty
one men were appointed on commits
tees fro mthe Ave wards and in turn
will appoint others to assist In taking
the census. 1t is planned to take the
entire census at one time, probably
about the first or second week in April
and to do this an organization will be
arranged that will work fast and thor
oughly.
s. =. Ketchum was named as general
chairman at the meeting Wednesday
night, and w. NJ. Clark as his assistant.
They in turn appointed ward chalrmen
with assistants in each ward. At q
meeting to be held at the club next
Monday evening these ward commit
tees will be furnished with ward maps
Of the city. and the entire town VIII pc
divided into blocks. One man VIII Dc
named for certain number OF BLOCKS
and in this way over 100 men will start
out on the appointed day and cover the
ground as rapidly as possible.
Secretary johnson has sent a letter
to all members Of the committees VINO
were not at the meeting last evening
telling them of the plan, and asking
| for their cooperation.
The committees appointed at the
meeting held Wednesday consisted OF
the following, the first named being
chairman in each case:
First ward-P. A. Hawley J. I. Bell,
3. D. Yount, Fl. l.. Stanton, Joseph
Elledge, Thomas Skie.
Second ward-George Gregory, I. Q.
Kemble, w. L. Peckham, William Bar
RE.
Third ward-James McNally, Fred
Hopkins, Willard Hull, F. A. Moscrip,
Rev. J. ]. Fitzpatrick.
Fourth ward-L. C. Abbott, s. Will
hau. w. w. Doolittle, Nathan MCCOY,
George Egbert, George Stone.
Fifth ward-West of Third avenue,
Charles wassmer, Rev. c. 6. Zeigler,
Charles Wassmer Rev. G. G. Ziegler,
Third avenue, j. ]. Thompson, A. A.
Novotney, w. c. Craig.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
Today First Of
Railroad Wreck
Anniversaries

Today marks the anniversary Of the
first OF two bad local railroad wrecks
Of recent years, In which there was
wide interest at the time.
Two years ago this morning the
Twin Cities limited on the Minne-
apolis 4 st. Louis railroad left the
rails at a point six miles north OF this
city and went OFF bridge. resulting
In the injury OF twenty-one persons.
Five years ago next Sunday, March
Fl, the most disastrous wreck in the
country in many years resulted near
Green Mountain, when the detouring
Chicago, Rock Island \ Pacific train
went into the ditch. Fifty-one people
We're killed as result of this wreck,
about as many more were injured. and
four other deaths resulted indirectly
from the wreck
Next Tuesday, March %, also marks
another interesting anniversary, it be-
ing two years ago on that date that
the Easter tornado that destroyed
much of the city of Omaha and killed
so many people, injured seven people
here and caused heavy property dam
age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18

d. C. Maytag. II. II, Toedt. T. G. Sheek
and y. s. Paul. I'll r. Jenks has been
chosen by the board Of directors -
manager for the ensuing year. The
business transacted by tho company
last year was the largest IN It's history.
The series OF union evival meetings.
carried on since Feb. rs, closed sun
day evening. The accessions to the
churches were not large.
II. G. f. Vessels is making arrange
ments for building fine residence IN
the near future. His present resiuence
will be moved to another part of his
real estate holdings. and the new resi-
dence will be upon the present site OF
the old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
MARRIED TAlRTv.NinE YEARS
Mr.. and Mrs. John Raber Celebrate
Wedding Wednesday Night.

In celebration of the thirty-ninth an
niversary of their wedding, which took
place March II, 1875, at Newburg. Mr.
and Mrs. John Raber, 106 West Ne
yada street, were surprised by COM
pany of twenty guests who were hidden
by daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Raber.
The hours were enjoyed socially and
a two-course supper was served by
Mrs. John Robb and Mrs. George
Raber.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Raber have spent more
than half of their married life in this
city, having been here twenty -one
years. Eight Of their twelve children
are living, and the five who are living
here were in attendance at the ami
versary party. They are Mesdames
John Robb, Ralph Way. and Roger
Stead, George Raber, and Miss Verle
Raber. The other living children are
Mrs. L. E. Bremmer, Of Carroll; Mrs.
Harry Norris, of Omaha; and Mrs. j.
D. Moore, of Belle PLANE.
Mr.. Raber left this morning for In
dianapolis, his old home. for visit
with relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
raxIor Iownship Notes,

Jay Stowell went to Chicago Tues
day with shipment Of cattle which
he had fed this winter.
Mrs. Arthur Miller and children, of
Waterloo, is visiting at Thomas
Reeses.
Kersey Packer was in Chicago re-
Gently with car load of lambs which
sold at the extreme top of the market
for that day.
The school at No. 5 is out for the
year and the teacher, Miss Gregory. has
returned to her home near Sioux
City.
Miss Neva Tallett is teaching the
spring term at Prairieville.
Miss Jessie Miller has gone to Ce-
dar Falls to complete her course at
the State Teachers College.
Mrs. Ralph Arney, who has been
staying in Marshalltown since her arm
was broken, returned home Sunday
evening.
Relatives here have. received an
nouncements of the marriage at Pasa-
dena, Cal, of Mrs. Fannie Maulsby, a
former well known resident here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
REMoDELINa HOMES.
Extensive Changes Undertaken by 1
C., Abbott and J. w. Hook.

Two jobs of extensive remodeling OF
homes, which in one case amounts al
most to the rebuilding Of the, major
part Of the house. are be4ng. undertaken
by L. c. Abbott on the Arouse at 511
East Church street, andSJ. w. Hook,
602 North Fifth street. In the case OF
the Abbott house the work is very ex-
tensive. The feature of the Hook work
is that he will build garage in the
house.
The Abbott house is being entirely
remodeled inside, and much work Is
being done outside. The latter includes
a sleeping porch and living porch on
the east, and new porch on the north
A new heating plant and plumbing are
to be installed, and a fireplace Is being
built in.. The improvement will cost
So, 900, or more. ts
Mr.. Hook is having plans prepared
for an addition of a dining room to the
west Of his dwelling and for alterations
in the interior Of the old part of the
house. Under the dining room addi-
ton is to be built a garage. with drive
out to Fifth street along the north side
Of the lot. The estimated cost is $4,000
or perhaps more. The work is to be
started soon. f5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
OBITUARY..
LONG,.

Dorothy, the 3-year-old daughter OF
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Long, five miles
north of the city in Taylor township.
died suddenly at 10 o'clock this morn
ing Of valvular heart trouble. follow
ing q four weeks illness Of tonsilitis
and grip, with which rheumatism be-
came complicated. Two days ago a Sc
|vered ropsical condition resulted and
contributed to the end. The babe is a
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Culley, of this city. One son, years
old, and baby daughter are left to
the parents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
cAeHT IN RUINS, ARRESTED.
Police Captures Four Boys Found in
Levin Store Debris.

Police Captures Four Boys Found in
Levin Store Debris.
Complaints to the effect that boys
had lately been visiting the ruins Of the
Levin store that was burned and
stealing from the debris at night. re-
suited in Oficer Charles Breckel hiding
in the building Wednesday evening. At
about 1880 four boys climbed into the
ruined building for the purpose. 1t Is
alleged, Of stealing merchandise that is
in the debris. They were all arrested.
Their ages ranged from IL to IA years,
and they gave the names Of William
Mcdonald, 915 Mitchell street; George
Denpett ola south Second avenues.
Frank and Ed Brown, 6o4 Bromley
street.
J. Levin was notified and, according
to the police, said ne would file COM
plant against the boys This had not
been done but an entry of larceny had
been made against the lads, who were
released by the police.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18

said he found webster walking in the
road four miles from town.
Webster said he slept indoors Tues
day night, but left the farm house before
breakfast. His answers to questions
asked him at the police headquarters
were so uncertain that not much cred
ence could be put in them. The police
turned the old man over to his daugh-
Tar +
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
PAYS $50 MULcT TAX
Fred w. Gates Settles Criminal Case
For Selling cisarsts by Paying Tax
For Two Quarters.

Two criminal cases of selling cigar
cts illegally against Fred w. Gates,
owner of a tobacco store at 1O4 East
Main street, were disposed of this
forenoon when Gates attorney settled
by paying $50 mulct tax into the
county treasury. By agreement made
with County Attorney Ray P. Scott, ne
agreed to dismiss the case In the dis
trict court and another in Justice Bur
ritts court upon payment Of the mulct
tax for two quarters.
One OF the cases was one instituted
last summer by E. n. Farber, then
county attorney. Gates attorney ap-
ppealed this case to the district court.
A few months ago new charge Of
selling cigarets was filed against
Gates. This case had never come to .
preliminary hearing. i 4e-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
FARMERS AND GROWERS
Make Your Contracts Now For Acreage
For Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, ETC., Be-
fore the Requirements Are All Filled.

We desire to announce that large
number Of farmers have already con-
tracted for sweet corn, tomatoes, cab
bage, pumpkin, and hominy corn. Our
and we desire that all of our regular
growers make arrangements at once
to reserve such acreage as they need.
Western Grocer Company, canning
factory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
In,titute offieers Elected.

The following officers Of the Sun
day School Teachers Institute were
elected at the annual meeting OF the
council of the institute Tuesday night:
A. H. Welker, president; Mrs. 2. r..
Arney, vice president; Miss Emma
Curtis, r. .. IS. Ingalls,, a. Il. Weiher,
Miss Lora Hagler and III. d. Wilson,
members of the executive committee.
The committee will meet soon to elect
a secretary and treasurer OF the com
mittee, who will also be secretary and
treasurer of the institute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
Licensed TO We'd.

O. Earl Elliott. carpenter, aged "a.
and Edith M. Davis, aged 81, both Of
Rhodes.
Arthur l.. Hulshizer, farmer. aged
81, Of Ferguson, and Bessie A. Chadina'
aged 20, of this city
Bruce w. Hogancamp. farmer aged
81, and Sarah ]. Hodges, aged II, both
of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
Laurel News Notes.

At the annual meeting Of the Laurel
Farmers Elevator Company, held Sat-
urday, Peter Loucks was chosen presi-
dent. D. Fl. Paul vice president; Harry
Cavell, secretary, and r. J. Eibs, treas
urer. The following named board Of
directors was elected: Carl Il. Buhrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
TALKS AGAINST SOCIALISM.
Knights of Columbus Speaker Gives
Address Wednesday Night.

Address Wednesday Night.
A large audience heard Peter w.
Collins of Chelsea, Mass, speak
Wednesday evening at the Knights OF
Columbus hall on THE Coming Con-
fiict, or the Menace of Socialism," Mr..
Collins is lecturing about the country
in the interests Of an educational cam
paign being conducted by the supreme
council Of the knights Of Columbus.
He decried socialism as menace to
religion, and urged the people to help
in the fight against it. Mr.. Collins is
an electrician by trade. and was for
merly editor and international secre-
tary of the Electricians Journal. He
invited counter arguments and ques-
lions at the close of his talk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
WILD ROSE TEAM PLACES.

M arsF, aIItown BowIers Jump into Third
Position at A. 3. c. Meet.
The Wild Rose bowling team, Of this
city, rolled into third place at the
Peoria tournament of the American
Bowling Congress Wednesday night,
the teams total being 2,741. There
were few changes in the positions of
the competing teams as result OF
the days play, save that the Marshall
town five rolled to a position near the
ton. The Maxines Of Detroit, still lead
withNa score of 2,S07.
The Marshalltown entrants are today
participating in the double and single
events.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
card AZ 1hanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends for their sympathy and aid,
and especially the members of the l. O..
o. F. lodge, for the Kindness shown
during the illness and death Of our be-
loved husband and father. We also
thank those who sent flowers. Mrs.
s. w. Elliott and sons, Liscomb, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
A...,+;or cuoumber Growers.

I Our contracts this season will read
$50 per hundred pounds. If you are
better see US soon, as we
may find it necessary to limit our
acreage in the immediate vicinity OF
Marshalltown Marshall Vinegar Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
soldi.r., Homo Concert.

The program for the band concert at
the home tonight will include the fol-
lowing numbers:
March, 1.-THE Irish Brigade" -. Casio
Overture, "Stradella" ........ Flotow
Characteristic, Dance of the Ser
penis .................. Boccaiardi
Vocal solo, "who Paid the Rent?'
E. L. F'osdick :.
Selection, Bohemian Giri' $3.50. Balfe
March, Silver Suckers Parade.
.......... homes
National air.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
M w.nd.r. Away; n found. !.

Mrs. Joseph C. Carberry, sos South
Second street, reported to the police
Tuesday afternoon that her aged father,
wheeler webster. who is feeble minded,
had wandered away from her home
about 10 O'Clock In the forenoon. She
had not been able to find him and she
was anxious that the police try.
I "wednesday forenoon q farmer brought
webster to police headquarters. The
farmer. whose name was not taken,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
To the Voters.

Rumors having been freely circu-
lated that have withdrawn from the
race for councilman, wish to say
there is no truth in the report. am
4: % stay to the finish ard an looking
for votes, Ed 4. Austin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
n, the Police Court,

John Gasaway, who was arrested for
being drunk. was discharged In the
mayors court this forenoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-18
- the District Court.

B. r. HeFfner, ct al, have filed suit
against K. Cleaver, ct al, to quiet the
title TO land in Marion township.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-02-05

TsTWoTo i0sUtuto.
The Shiawassee County Farmers
institute will convene in the Congre-
rational church. Owosso, Thursday
and Friday, February Hip. George
Vinegar, Morrice, Pres. County
Farmers Institute society; w. II.
Morricc, Morricc. Secy. County Farm
ers' Institute society; L. X. Taft,
Agricultural college state supt. OF
Farmers Institutes; Bert Smith,
local manager; c. w. Melick. Roches-
ter, conductor, The program follows:
Thursday Forenoon
S:45-lntroductory remarks by
George Vinegar, president County
Farmers Institute society.
housekeeping up a balance in
the soil, the farmers bank-C. w.
Melick, Rochester.
1O:30-Discussion Washington,
Bingham, Vernon.
11.00-Points in corn culture-R.
ID. Bailey, Gaylord.
11:30-Discussion F. d. Clark,
Vernon.
Thursday Afternoon.
1:00-Question box, in charge OF
F. ID. Bailey.
1:30-Alfalfa VS.. clover for Michi-
gan-C. w. Melick.
2:00-Discussion, w. H. Lovejoy,
Perry.
2:30-Making the head help the
hands on the farm-R. d. Bailey.
3:00-Britten NATION, Shiawas-
see.
3:30-Dangerous Communicable
disease of livestock-Dr. c. w. Dun
ply, state veterinarian.
Thursday Evening
7:15-Music.
7:30-When we work together
Miss Jennie Buell..
8:00-Music.
S:15-The agricultural Outlook
President J. L. Snyder, NJ. A. c.
S:00-The farm boy and his op-I
portunities-C. w. Melick.
Friday Forenoon. I
9:45-Feeding and care of dairy |
CATTLE. w. Melick.
10:15-Discussion Wiki
inson, Perry.
10:46-Money crops for farmers
j. N. Mcbride, Burton.
III: 15-Discussion-A. R. Cook,
Bennington.
11:45-Business meeting of the |
Institute society; reports; election of
officers.
Friday Afternoon.
1:00-Question box in charge of c.
W. Melick.
1:30-Commercial production of |
the potato-C. w. Melick.
-Discussion-Joh Carruth-
ers, Shiawassee.
2:30-Marketing farm products-
j. N. Mcbride.
S:O0-Discussion WEIGH.
Music.
3:30-Points in poultry productionI
&C. III. Burgess, East Lansing. III
4:00-Discussion- M. Grove.
Women's congress will convene in
the Congregational church basement,
Thursday, February IL. Mrs. Frank
Clark, Vernon, chairman; Miss Jen-
ME Buell., Ann Arbor, conductor.
1:00-Opening song by the assem-
bly,.
1:15-Opening remarks by Mrs.
Frank Clark, chairman.
f:45-Home problems from a new
standpoint-MissJ Jennie Buell., Ann
Arbor.
2:30-Discussion.
3:00-The needs of country chill
dren-Mrs. Frank Greenman.
3:30-'Discussion-M E. w. Bill
himer.
4:0O-Rural life-Mrs. J. w.
Brookings.
Vocal solo-Mrs. Bennett.
The hen, our mutual friend->Mrs.
C. B. Cook.
Question box.
Friday Afternoon.
Paper, Unemployment-Mrs. C. T.
Cook.
Home problems from the new
Jennie Buell.
Discussion-Mrs. William Kilpat-
rick, Owosso.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. J. G. York.
Reading-Mrs. Floyd Calkins
Election of officers.
Music and adjournment.
Mrs. F. d. Clark, chairman; Mrs.
e. N. Waugh, secretary.
CWOSsO MARKETS
Owoeso, Mich, Feb. 3. 1918
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-03-05
JUBILEE SINGERS PROVE
SPLENDID ENTERTAINERS

Hams jubilee singers gave a
musical at the First Christian
church last night which was a
treat to all those who attended.
The members of the company
are all songsters of note and rem
dered selections which varied
from old darky songs to the late
opera. The house was crowded
to the doors and everyone present
seemed to enjoy the program,
Judging from the applause
which the singers received.
Every encore was responded to
and oftimes they had to return
three and four times before the
people were satisfied. The cor :
certers are making trans-conti-
mental tour, coming to San Jose
from Chicago by way of Los Ar
geles. They were here four
years ago and have been together
many more years. These people
are the best representatives that
the negro race has. They are
all college bred and graduates
from high schools of music.
Every member of the company
was chock full of harmony. M.
Ham, the basso member, has
remarkable range of voice. In
the song, "Old Folks at Home"
he would shift from one octave
to another with perfect ease.
Madame Talbert, soprano, has a
voice that is clear and sweet and
she reaches the high notes with
out any noticeable effort. Mr..
Garner, in his negro dialect read
ings, provoked much laughter
and showed much ability as
reciter. Women Is Fickle,"
which was rendered by Garner,
pleased the people immensely be-
cause of the originality of its
theme. The extra numbers on
the program, namely, Heaven,
II Know the Lord" "Old Black
Joe" and Alfalfa Hay," were
appreciated. San Jose (Calif.)
Mercury-Herald, Feb. 5, 1915.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-03-05
Salt a barrel of Pork

Better put down a barrel of
pork now for use next winter,
for pork will cost real money next
year." is the advice of a well
known hog raiser of the vicinity
of Pullman. For some reason,
not altogether unexplainable, the
difference between the prices of
wheat and pork have been of
wide divergence. AS a result all
kinds of hogs, ranging from skin
ny shoats to good brood sows,
have been dumped indiscrimi-
nately on the market.
Packers have paid prices ac-
cordingly. Prices have gone
down until the lowest ebb for
years was reached.
The country is nearly depleted
of hogs. Next year the tide will
turn.
People must have pork and if
the supply is to be limited, as it
will be, prices must be high.
Thus the man who has wisely
counseled the people of this Sec
ton to prepare for high prices is
rearing more brood sows than
ever and is preparing to rear
more swine than ever next year.
Even though grain prices are
high the coming season pork will
bring correspondingly high prices
and an equilibrium will have been
established. Pullman Tribune.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-03-05
School Notes

Now that basket ball is thing
of the past the athletic activities
of the school will be turned to
tennis and track work.
The program given Monday
evening by the pupils of the
seventh and eighth grades was
thoroughly enjoyed by all pres
ent. Every one on the program
did exceptionally we'll. The pu-
pills of the three lower rooms
were given a chance to hear it
Monday afternoon at the last re-
hearsal..
Pupils neither absent nor tardy
during the 9th month:
Doris Calwell, Kenneth Henslsy,
Charles Manwaring, Eliza Matthiesen.
Lenore Minis, Della Compton, Leslie
Baker, James Hale, John Henricks.
Orbie Kapell, Clarence Peterson, Bur-
dette Randall, George Rogers, Bayard
Martin, Bernice Simon, Burdette Bel
knap, Harold Fetters, Margaret Simon,
Scovil Jenkins, Sylvia Hale, Cecil Ka,
pell, Ray Hill, Ray Rogers, Delbert
Hale, Agnes Eckermann, Will Rogers,
Wilbur Robbins, Goldie Henricks, Jesse
Rogers, Grace Robbins, Loran Morgan.
Marian MacMaster, Allen Mcpherson.
Lee Gentry, Olin Hamlin, Raymond
Matthiesen, Elma Manwaring, Arthur
Peterson, Wallace Rhett, Euclid Rice,
Vera Simmons, Kathryn Luchtefeld,
Chester Rhett, Myrtle Rhett, August
Schroeder, Harold Simon, Anna Peteri
son, Charles Hamill, Richard Oldham,
Floyd Baker, Bessie Williams, Meta
Schroeder, George Rice, Ira Gentry,
Lille Mclaughlin.