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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

afternoon. It ID probable that the pro-
prietor Of the drug store will be cited
for contempt Of court. Sheriff Scott
notified him, following decision by
Judge Hamilton. that his license to
sell liquor for medical purposes could
not be transferred from 10 North Sixth
TO the present place Of business until
there had been q final hearing in court
of the injunction proceedings against
! him, that no liquor Of any kind could
he sold at 80 South Fifth street
Muscatins.
The seventeenth annual convention
Of the Rebekah lodges Of Mnscatine
and Louisa counties will meet in West
Liberty on Tuesday, June s. in I. O..
| o. +. building, and will be featured by
| the presence Of. several Of the grand
officers Miss Josie F. Cutting, of De-
| corah, state president, will have a
prominent place on the program. and
the various lodges Of the district will
exemplify the different departments Of
the ritualistic work.
Museatins.
Muscatine women brought victory to
the proposed $4,000 addition to the
high school when a bond issue in that
| amount was carried in a special cleo
| ton Monday The feminine vote was
telling factor in the election. as it
! wiped out majority against the pro-
ject voted by the men and still left a
comfortable margin in its favor. The
bond issue carried by majority of
1876 out Of total of 1.145 votes. The
balloting shows that S22 men voted
and 22s, women. The men gave the
following vote: For the high school
annex, 1868; against, 423. making ma
jority Of IS against the proposition.
The women's vote was: For. 254;
against, GA, making a majority in IA
vor Of the project 100, or total ma
jority of the combined vote Of 1855.
The results show that in two wards
the men voted down the high school
addition. In the third ward the men
cast a majority of "a against the an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
Indiana Man, Expsrienes.

Frank Moseley Moore's Hill. Ind.
writes: Il was troubled with almost
constant pains in my sides and back
and attributed it to weakening of my
kidneys. got package of Foley Kid
ney Pills. Great relief was apparent
after the first doses and in 48 hours all
pain left me-" If you have rheumatism,
backache, swollen, aching joints or stiff.
painful muscles, why not try Foley
Kidney Pills? They stop sleep-disturb-
ing bladder ailments, too. Mcbride g.
Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
Another Ca. Robbery,

A man who was seized by violent
tocrhache did not succumb any too
readily to the gas administered by the
dentist, but in the course. of time he
was sleeping peacefully, and the offend
ing molar was removed.
SLOW much?" asked the patient. af-
ter the ordeal was over.
"Ten shillings," said the dentist.
"Ten shillings!" the man exclaimed.
Eyes, sir" said the dentist. II was
an unusually hard job getting that
tooth out, and you required twice the
ordinary amount of gas"
.sWell, here's the money said the
patient. .But mind this-the next
time I take gas in your place I'll want
to icck At the meter"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
Southern Iolun Items

embankment, at which time Miss Lar
son jumped. She struck on the side OF
her right foot with such force that hel
ankle bone was pushed thru the side
Of her shoe, the ligaments being torn
and badly lacerated. A specialist and
nurse from Omaha were summoned
and as yet the outcome is uncertain.
Davenport.
Several thousand old soldiers, MEM
bers of other patriotic organizations
and citizens gathered at the National
cemetery at the Rock Island arsenal
Tuesday for Memorial Day exercises.
The graves Of union soldiers buried
there, as well as the resting places OF
unidentified confederate soldiers, were
strewi with flowers. National pre-
paredness was the theme of several
stirring addresses
Shenandoah.
Bloodhounds tracking two men and
entered the Kidd Brothers store at
Rlverton Monday night. followed the
trail to five corners at the edge of
Shenandoah Tuesday afternoon, and
then were unable to trail the thieves
farther The hounds accompanied by
two officers, took up the scent and
passed thru Farragut, headed toward
Shenandoah. The thieves got 500 in
cash and goods.
keokuk.
The drug store Of John Bregenzer at
80 South Fifth street. was raided Sat
urday evening shortly after 5 o'clock
by Charles H. Hennemann, chief of
police, and Officer William Wilson.
Six one-half pipt bottles Of whiskey
were confiscated. The liquor, accord
mig to the police authorities, was found
behind counter in the state. The
search warrant was secured in the
superior court at 5 o'clock Saturday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
PUBLIC AUCTION.

The undersigned will sell at public
auction at his residence, S0s South
Center street, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Tuesday, June 6. 1916, beginning at 2
o'clock sharp, all household goods,
beds, springs, mattresses, iron beds.
dressers. commodes, stands. combine
ton bookcase and writing desk, leath-
err couch, rocking chairs, dining chairs,
dining table, upholstered chairs.
swivel office chair, sideboard. center
table. Domestic sewing machine, two
feather beds, pillows, comforters.
quilts, sheets, good hard coal burner.
kitchen range, organ. carpets. rugs.
linoleum, dishes, lamps. kitchen uten-
sils, lawn mower, garden tools, car
pet weaving loom, all complete. Other
articles too numerous to mention.
Terms cash. George Nyden, owner.
Colonel Kendall, auctioneer; H. M.
East, clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
Wisconsin Cut
Over Land

We are selling land in Price county
and Bayfield, County. We have the best
soil in the state, some Of the best Inn
proved farms. the best markets. Du-
luth- Ashland Manitowoc Milwaukee =
Minneapolis Saint Paul Chicago. wa
give you the best terms Of any land
company In Wisconsin. This land sells
at from $3.50 per acre up to 325 per
acre. Personal attention given pur-
chasers and arrangements made to in
spect lands at any time for full infor-
nation write or call on
w. e. NICHOLSON
Room z. Woodbury. Building, Marshall.
town, lows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
FOR SALE
TO RENT ].
TO EXCHANGE

when an advertisement does not
give the advertisers name write let.
ter addressed az directed in. the ~
and leave 1t at the newspaper onlcs'
where the advertiser will get It. ine
publishers can not give the name o.
the advertiser without the ADVERTISE
consent. All advertisement FOR TINS
column must be in the Office at -
o'clock on date Of publication to insure
ola ssifi "a ton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

Elkader. ss
s. 4. Hogue, resident of Iowa for
thirty -four years, fdieA here at his
home Saturday at.the age Of 101
years. Hogue had lived on. the same
farm for sixty three years He leaves
six sons and three daughters.
0akviiIe.
Today arrangements were perfect
ed whereby w. H. Daubendeik dis
posed Of our local telephone exchange
for $1,000. This does away with the
new line and free toll will again be
resumed. Mr.. Daubeneik is undecided
as to his future plans.
Mount Pleasant.
John Ables, aged 81 years. well
known farmer Of Union township,
committed suicide Saturday by shoot
ing himself in the head. No cause is
known for his rash act. He had ap-
peared in his usual health, and showed
no signs Of dependency.
Des Moines.
Automobile thieves celebrated the
coming Of the speedway races Tuesday
by stealing two machines Monday
night. Fred Powell had his five-pas-
senger Chalmers stolen from in front
Of his home and the Ford car roadster
of Fred Cole disappeared from in front
of the Empress Theater.
Corning.
Miss Bell Larson residing In the
edge of Montgomery county, met with
very serious accident which may
cost her the loss Of her right foot and
possibly her life. She, with her broth
er, Joe Larson, and her brother in-law,
Joe Ben Peterson, residing near Car
bon, started for Morton Mills. driving
span of fractions young mules. En-
route the team became frightened and
nearly upset the vehicle over a deep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

A company has been organized in
Spain to do a general wireless tele-
graph business. 1t Is proposed to
erect thirty three stations in different
parts of the country and nearby points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
MINNESOTA LAND

For Sale-Cholce unimproved lands,
for sale cheap. in Itasca county, Min
nesota. Seventy-fve improved farms in
Pennington county, Minnesota. Prices
right. Terms reasonable. Call or write.
James M. Draper. Spring Lake. Itasca
county. Minnesota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

For Sale - Minnesota dairy lands
from the railway company direct.
Cheap, easy terms Maps and folders
free. Big saving in cost buying direct.
Ideal dairy district Aitkin county. near
Duluth. Write Arnold. land agent.
Rock Island railway, 1877 Wovin build
ing, Duluth, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
live STOCK, HORSES, ere.

Fer sals-Eight head of registered
Hereford bulls Of serviceahle ages.
herd headers. farm bulls and several
good aged bulls with quality. Prices
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
CUT RATE SHIPPING.

Cut rates on household goods to
Pacific coast and other points. Saperiol
service at reduced rates. Tho Boy&
Transfer Company. Minneapolis MINI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

an hour. Send stamped addressed en-
lvelopei for particulars. Superior Sup
ply Company department N, South
Haven, Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
SITUATION WANTED

Wantsd-Position as housekeeper for
widower, by middle age lady with no
children. Write or call 500 North Six
teenth street, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Wanted-Position as housekeeper,
with widower with small family, or
elderly couple. Good cook, neat
economical. Reference given. Ad-
dress Rs, this office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

For saIe-2O,oOo acres in Itasca and
ST. Louis counties. land in tracts of
forty acres and upward. Near Hibbing
10000 and Chisholm 5000 people. Fine
schools, churches. market, road and
transportation advantages. Clay soil.
level easily cleared, most desirable
land in this section. Low prices, easy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
ARE YOU GOING 70 BUY LAND7

If SO, get q copy OF our Journal nrse.
I: has lands. city property and stocxs
OF goods advertised In Its columns from
nearly every state SO that you can
find what you're looking for in its coll
umns. Established nineteen years and
reaches 1920 readers. Send Is cents
scr enc years subscription or 81 fcs
Ave years Department J. Farm aad
Real Estate Journal. Traer. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

For SaIe-1n waseca county Min
nesota. 1T acres, eighty--four acres
plowed sixty-three meadow, thirty
some timber on it, soil black loan !;
nine-r room house and other buildings;
three inch tubular well. Ellen Ash,
$50 North Broad street. Mankato.
Mimi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

For Sals-Several head of big type
registered Hampshire boars and bred
sows. Doctor Evans Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
IOWA LANDS.

For Saie-Fourteen acres two miles
from court house, fair improvements.
sl farm land, lays fine, rented for
$t7s5 per acre. Price $4,000; no trade.
G. S. Nugent, over Benedict G. Brint-
nails store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

ground out ofhdoors. First test was
96s and the setond test was 90; 1914
crop Henry Nicholson, rural Z, phone
81 on Z.
For SaIs-Nearly new range. table,
chairs, beds, sewing machine, washing
machine, wringer, rugs. If you are
looking for snaps don't let this offering
slip; 712 North Fourth street.
For Sale - Senator Dunlap straw
berry plants, 80 cents per hundred. at
my place south side Linn creek: all
young plants. c. H. Brock.
For Sale-Bilhard tables. new
carom and pocket, with complete out
fit, $115; secondhand tables at re-
duced prices; bowling alley 0upplies:
easy payments. Cigar store, drug.
delicatessen and soda fountain FIX
lures. The Brunswick Bake Collender
Company, 113 Walnut street, Des
Moines Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

Wanted-Women. Full time salary
SIS selling guaranteed hosiery to
wearer; 25 cents an hour spare time.
Permanent, experience Unnecessary.
International Hosiery, Norristown, Pa.
Wanted = Lady agent Old estab-
lished necessity; immense profits; no
competition; light work. Sales repeat
year in year out. c. F. Elrick, st.
Louis, Mo.
Wanted-Ffve bright, capable ladies
to travel, demonstrate and sell dealers;
$25 to $50 per week. Railroad fare
paid Goodrich Drug Company, de-
rartment 2S6, Omaha, Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
MISCELLANEOUS

Auto livery and country driving a
speciality. Cars for picnics, etc. Prompt
service. Jenson's auto livery. rear 5
North Third avenue. Phone 513.
Southwest Iowa Is q fertile field for
the man with anything to sell that has
merit It is thickly populated and
prosperous. Seventy-fve thousand peo-
pie in southwest Iowa read the daily
Nonpareil. It Is the great want ad
medium Of this section. 1t Is known Tar
and wide as producer Of results. II
YOU have land or anything else to sell
or trade, get in touch with southwest
Iowa thru the Nonpareil Council
P.uffs. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
BUSINESS CHANCES.

1
BUSINESS CHANCES.
Wanted-Traveler. Age 81 to so. Be
ginner. Salary, commission and ex-
pense. allowance to right man. J. e.
McBrady, Chicago.
Wanted-Boys and girls; earn 81
every Saturday giving away free pack
ages Pearl-o Tooth Powder. No money
needed. Send name. Addison Company.
2016 Addison street, Chicago.
Wanted-Men-wome Government
Jobs; $T5 to $50 month. Write immedi-
ately for list positions now obtainable.
Franklin Institute, department 10s O.
Rochester, N. 7.
OiI-$10 invested with US has maids
others $500 in less than six months.
Let us send you our magazine, Profit
able Investments" six months free,
which tells how to make your money
make you Independent. The Hoffman
Company. 407 Fannin street. Houston,
Tex.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

For SaIe-Two mares, age and 9.
Also wagon tank. Phone 81 on 10. j.
H. Long.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
By "HOP"

terms. Come or write for map and
folder. Guaranty Farm Land Company,
425 Lyceum building, Duluth, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
Classified Advertisements


right. Ellis Baily. Marshalltown. Iowa
One mile southeast Of depots.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

To Exchange-One quarter section
prairie land, good soil, western Mani
toba for Iowa town property. Write
with particulars Of what you have.
Walch Land Company. Winnipeg,
Canada.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
LOST

To Rent-FIve- room house on the
south side. I. S. Finkle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

For Sale-Good team of mares, bay
and brown; reasonable. Phone 46S ring
three or call Blessings greenhouse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
LOST
WANTED
FOUND

close in. nice large airy rooms, with
laundry accommodations. Inquire at
5 North Third street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
S'T RAYED
MONEY TO LOAN.
TO EXCHANGE.

To Exchange-Well improved south
ern Minnesota farms of all sizes for
stocks of merchandise, good income
property smaller Iowa farms or
cheaper lands. Also North Dakota
land for exchange. S. Mack, Tracy.
MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

+ For SaIe-Cheap, Shetland pony
and complete outfit. Safe for children
to ride or drive; years old, and q
beauty. Charles H. Whitehead.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

Iost-Auto No. 1852 and tall light.
between my place and Marshalltown.
Finder leave at Marsh's garage or
phone II, Clemens, Iowa. Fred Nc.
kinnon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03
POULTRY

For SaIe-Baby chicks, 10 cents each.
Phone "1645 green. s01 South First
avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

Wanted-Women. full time, salary
SIS, selling guaranteed hosiery to
Svearer; rs cents an hour spare time,
Permanent; experience unnecessary
International, Box 122, Norristown
Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-03

lost-Crank off Of Studebaker car
between s12 West Linn and II West
Main street. Phone sos.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-06-23

MIA. JUNO 22.-Durante tod
una o~uincena ei risueno vale dei
Var, Sc ma ocupado unicamente de
comentar Ia estupenda nocicia de las
misteriosas apariciones Y ~reveIaclo-
mes que han estaGo teniendo lugar Ell
n comunidad de La CroiX (Alpes-
Maritimos). 4 la caida de Ia nocne
podia verse que de todas direcciones
surgian grupos de personals que Sc en-
caminaban al campo para yer las ap2-
riciones que ALI tenIan Iugar, 0 mas
bien dicho. para estar presentes a "a
nora en- que Sc producia csc eXtFaio
fenomeno Tue TODD el mundo Lama
miIanro. Muchos automovilistas de Nj
IN v de las ciudades vecinaS ocu-
rriar ahi "5n sus vchicujos llenos de
curiosGS.
De acuerdo con las nOtlciaS que
nor esta region Sc han eSparcido con
la velocida de- rayo. del 20 de Mayo.
dos ninas del Hospicio "des EnTantS-
A.ssistes." j. NJ. Y A. g.. dc Siete Y
once aTos de edad. respectivamente.
andaban como dc costumbre. culdan-
do cabras en- un pedregcso campo 81
tuado n Ia entrada de 4 aldea de
La Cro!x. arriba del canine real.
c1ando Sc apercibieron cue arriba de
un olive Immediate ! elias, estaba
una belli<ima. m~aravi!losa y GENT.
DANA blanca. rodeada de una mule
lumlnosa. La DANA venia deScendIeh
do lentamente 4 Ia TERRA. hacla elias,
Y despuGs de un momento Sc deSvane-
clio como por ~encanto. ante 81 vista.
Ell una nube de ORC
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ninas vieron varias veces a L" dana
blanca en- csc mismo campo . POGO
mas ALA.
Inmediatamcnte contaron la hlsto-
! ria de In maraviliosa aparici"n que
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-06-23
FL consul mexicano en-
Laredo cerro SUI esta-
hIecimiento commercial

LAREDO. Tex, JUNO 2l.-El arr
DO de ciuco americanos r~efugiados
Que vienen de Ia ciudad de Mexico,
In abolici6n del seTvicio de trenes
durante II noche en- 81 lado meXi-
cano Y Ia absolute Cuietud ans:ente
cuando memo: que Sc motto aver. fer
man el sumario de TODD 10 que p2So
aye en- este punto de ia frontera.
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70 encargado de uno de los depar-
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RIO hoy su establecimiento Y empa"6
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FL c6nsu! John r. Silliman. eSta-
hlecido en- Saitillo. deio aver aqHtl
punto Y era esperado ahora en- EaG,e
Pass.
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|

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REPOSITORY. .

ria dc Ia maravlliosa aparlclon q
Evening star., 1916-02-13
He Crappled with Lincoln's Assassin

was delayed until after the second act,
when Stage Manager Wright informed me
that Miss Keene would be unable to sing.
l started for the wings to learn what had
caused the hitch. ..
Il found Wright, and he said that Miss
keene was so nervous that she was having
all she could do to play her part; it would
be impossible for her to take part in the
extra feature. l started back to the or
chestra, when suddenly heard the report
of pistol and second later great thud
upon the stage. stepped back into the
wing to see what had happened.
woman screamed, there was stumbling
rush, and mans voice broke into bitter
curses. hurried through the wing to the
stage, and came face to face with John
Wilkes Booth. His face was ashen, his eyes
bulged, and his hair seemed to stand on end.
"The memory of that face will remain
with me until die. 1t was the face of
maniac. Out of the way!' he screamed
in high-pitched voice that never would
have recognized as Booths.
Evening star., 1916-02-13
By PEARL LOUISE BECK

was awaiting him. With him went the
greatest opportunity of my life."
Mr.. Withers is an invalid now, but his
mind is wonderfully clear. He can tell in
detail everything that happened to him,
from the time he took his place and led
the orchestra in playing "Hail to the
Chief" as Lincoln entered, until his thrill
Evening star., 1916-02-13

CEATED before cracking log fire in
a sturdy little bungalow at Rye
Beach, overlooking Long Island
Sound, an old man told me of his regret
that he does not hold a greater place in
history. He has had this feeling of regret
ever since certain fateful hour on the
evening of April IA, 1865, when he found
himself fiat on his back in the wings Of
Ford's Theater in Washington, and sat
up to hear the stumbling footsteps Of
John Wilkes Booth dying away in the
distance.
William Withers was leader of the or
chestra in Ford's Theater on the night
of Lincoln's assassination. He was ac-
quainted with the martyred President,
and with Booth, who killed him, having
spent an hour with the latter before the
fatal performance.
A few seconds after Booth had jumped
from the Presidents box to the stage, he
found Withers blocking his way. With
the fury Of madman, he drew dagger
and rushed at the musician. The steel
missed its mark, but it tore ragged cash
in Withers left shoulder.
He Thought Booth Had Gone Mad
@THE dagger fell to the foor," said Mr..
Withers, in telling the story of that
historic night. II remember looking at
it in dazed way and wondering why
Booth should have attacked me.
"After he stabbed me he recoiled and
we grappled. If had known then, when
l had my hands upon him, that he was
the murderer of Abraham Lincoln, he
never would have escaped-never! But l
was SO puzzled by his ferocious attack
upon me that fought only to free myself.
thought he had gone mad.
"Booth threw me to the floor, and lay
there while he hobbled down the narrow
passage to the stage-door, where horse