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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
The Wrong House.

The agent stopped al the piazza o!
the cottage by the sea- where sat
bronzed and rugged old man.
IF you are troubled with moths, al
no doubt you are, have just th<
proper remedy"
Moths have never bothered me.
said the old man
How about the grasshopper pest?
have something here which is guaran-
teed---
I don't believe I've seen grass
hopper in forty years The fact is
But surely you want to be prepared
to light the locusts- Now. this package
contains
y have never had aay trouble with
locusts. and ! never expect to-" re-
piled the c;6 uasn-
We'll, you've got NE stumped- said
IRE avsn, How DO you manage -
escape all these things
Easy enough I'm captain OF the
brigantine Nellie M sailing between
here and Java---St. Louis Pos1-Dis-
patch
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
!, GASOLINE FOR KEROSENE.
Makes Nsae Fatal Mistake in Start
inc Fire,

Riceville, Jan. George Torney
was seriously burned the other morn
ing while hHndling d fire in the kitchen
range What he thought was kero-
sene proved TO be gasolene, and when
ne poured it on the FIRE the volatile
liquid exploded, burning him rather
seriously about the face ard over one
arm and hand. Had he not retained
sufficient presence OF mind TO rush out
doors and roll IN the sDow ne would
undoubtedly have suffered far more
serious Injuries. The room in which
the explosion occurred was damaged
extensively. The swinging door be-
tween the dining room and the kitchen
was open. serving as a vent, and prob
ably weakening the force Of the ex
piOsion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
News Of Hampton.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. Jan m ". McEiIigott.
OF Evanston, Ill. vino has secured the
contract tor the new sewers Hampton
is TO put in this spring, also did the
work on the Belmond sewer system and
raa water system at Clear Lake
The week beginning Jan IS notable
in this county as being the first one for
many months when there is not single
farm sale booked. During some recent
weeks there have been as many az six
or more.
Hollis Folbrecht has purchased the
interest Of ". !. Tieds-nan in the hard
ware store at Aredale and will get
possession Feb !.
family reunion az the Benson
Towle home, at Reeve. was pleasan,
occasion a few days ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Shea Tree Cuts Butter Cost

One shea tree beside each mans
back porch would cut big slice OF
butter Of the monthly food bill. In
Africa vegetable butter is made from
the fruit of this tree, and It is said to
be OF richer taste Ehan any butter
made from cows milk-alleged or 40
tualIy scraped from a churn and
squeezed into the wooden mold which
leaves a yellow rosebud on top OF the
cake The Arabs used it in early times,
but the Greeks and Romans did with.
out it, used oil. and consequently wore
purple silk togas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Clear, Peachy Skin
Awaits Anyone Who
Drinks Hot Water
Saws an inside bath, before break
; fast helps us look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Sparkling and vtvaclous-rerry.
bright. alert-a good. clear skin and
4 natural, rosy. healthy com pIexiou
are assured only by pure blood If
only every man and woman could be
induced 10 adopt the morning inside
bath, what a gratifying change would
take place. Instead Of the Thousands
Of sickly. anaemic- looking men, women
and girls. with pasty or muddy com
plexions: instead Of the F1UltStud@z of
nerve wrecks" 'rundowns,'' brain
flags" and pessiulists we should see q
yirile, optimistic throng Of rosy
checked people everywhere.
An inside bath is had by drinking
each morning, before breakfast, a glass
Of real hot water with teesS1soT.f55i ,Jf
limestone phosphate in it 70 wash from
the stomach, liver. kidneys and ten
yards of bowels the previous days in
digestibie waste. sour lamentations and
poisons, thus cleansing. sweetening and
freshening tine entire aiiInentary cana
before putting more food into the
stomach.
Those subject to sick headache. bill.
iousness, nasty breath, rheumatism
colds; and particularly those who faaY.
. paliid. salIow complexion and VIII,
are constipated very often. are urges
- obtain quarter pound Of iinleston
phosphate at the drug store which
will cost but trifle, but is sufficien
to demonstrate the quick and remark
able change in both health and appear
ance, awaiting these who practice in
ternal sanitation. We must remem
Der that inside cleanliness is more i'm
porfant than outside. because the ski
does not absorb impurities to contain
mate the blood while the pores in III
thirty test Of bowels do.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Good Game to play on . Train.

Soo0 S1hO 10 PtNy OF fFasFs
Here is an interesting game to play
when We are travelling by train. While
the train stops at Q station, all the
players look shout and take - much
notice OF things a. possible. Then. .
few minutes after the train has Left
the station. We take turns at naming
objects which We saw there. OF
course, ~ first this 10 easy, and We
can 90 round and round again, each
nlaye. naming ons object which no 0tin.
q playef has mentioned Bn4 ~ the
game goes on It becomr harder and
harder to recall something seen which
hasn't already been named. The one
who - last able TO mention m object
wins the game. Besides being good
sport. & trains IN observation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
CANNES HAUNT SALOONS AT
COUNCIL BLUFFS IN SEARCH
OF OWNERS.
HUNDRED WHINE At DOORS
OF ONE PLACE IN DAY
Masters May Have Been in Omaha
-Ssss Nc. ne--a.::....e! - S:5S Street
cars-Effort to Continue Business in
Soft Drinks and Cigars Proves un-
profitable.

Council Bluffs, Jan. One OF the
unexpected and funny effects of pro-
hibition in Council Bluffs is the wa
it has disturbed the fixed habits OF
a large number OF dogs. One % the
most centrally located saloons re
opened rs doors for the purpose o;
furnishing cigars and soda pop TO any
persons who might desire such articles
The trade was pitifully light. None OF
the old Customers were there, bit dur
ing the day at least 100 dogs came 10
the saloon whining and shifting. They
were evidently seeking their masters
whom they had often found there, bur
not one. faithful creature had his loyal
heart sIad6ened by finding his master
Where were their masters Il. the
hours they We're usually founc there
by their faithful four-footed friends
The explanation suggests ttsef. NJ
dogs are allowed on the street ears on
the Omaha line.
Days Receipts 80 Cents
The experience OF the first GAY IN
the central saloon mentioned shows
that cigars and soft drinks Will not be
profitable substitutes for the old line
Of business At o'clock in the even
ing the cash register showed d Erar7I
total of 80 cents for the days bust
ness Two glasses OF oCtce-Tr;iz- Two
scent cigars and one I0-cen- Havana
were sold Heretofore :Sc same cash
register showed daily at neiock in the
afternoon $50 cash sales. with lit:le
variation in many years More taan
half Of this amount vas from tran
sfents waiting for the Omaha cars
This was one Of Che largest saloons
IN the city, employing six men, four u
whom were married and tro with fam
lilies of small! children. When tte doors
were opened Monday morning one o.
the old employees made his appearance
None as Vet has had the good luck 70
secure new employment TWO OF the
old porters were given work FOR the
day polishing up the fixtures All ex-
pressed their confidence that they
would secure employment in the me-
tropolis across the river
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07

Belle Piains, Jan IA pleasing
event Of the week was the double
wedding Of the Bockholt twins, which
was celebrated Tuesday al the home of
the parents Of the brides. west Of Key
stone. The fortunate groou1s were
John Oft and John Oh6e. two splendid
young men Of that neighborhood.
II was z family wedding. only rsia-
tives Of the contracting parties being
present. yet there we're fifty who wit
messed the interesting and unusual
event.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
ai1 Chances Both Ways.

The famous physician and the emf
-e.s clergyman we're deep II a cis-
cuss;on which threatened to become
acrimonious
You see" said the minister sar-
cast!cally. you medical men know so
much about uncertainties Of this world
that SHOULD think you would not want
20 live" -.~ -~-,.
20 / don't know" responded the
physician causticaily. You clsrgymen
tell US SO much about the uncertainties
Of the next world that we don't want
TO die."-L-adies' Home Journal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Butler County institute.

Special TO Times Republican.
GAINESVILLE. Jan. THE Butler coun-
~ farmers institute. which was held
here Tuesday and Wednesday, was very
well attended. considering the severe
ness Of the weather The farmers OF
this vicinity took advantage OF this OPP
portunity, and several from the neigh
boring towns also attended a humble,
Of valuable and useful premiums were
given by the merchants. The lectures
were fun Of interest, and the institute
was considered quite success.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Dedicate School Building.

Thompson. Jan 1.-Peopie Of this
community Of all ages tarouged the
new high school building. the occasion
being the dedication Of that fire st-uc-
'''-~ The building. which was defi-
rs re cause Of education. Is not
= one would expect 10 find
- community. but IS modern
- .. - appointments II is carefully
t---gred 10 meet all the requirements
Al up-to-Cate school contains large
we'll lighted and well ventilated rooms
{ furnished and equipped with the
Attest accessories and is well lcca ted.
There are rwenty-Three rooms n the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Riches In henduras.

Honduras is q rich country and its
resources remain n almost virgin
condition. 1t possesses . climate that
varies with its topography. the tenn
perature on the coasts being hot, in
the lowlands OF the interior 1t is warm,
and in the mountains it is temperate
and in some places cold. Its noun
tains abound in minerals, and its
tablelands and valleys are especially
adapted for raising cattle and for az.
riculture
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Hubby Puts One Over.

He Is very popular with his wife
Of late"
And him such a airt. Ho" does he
do it,
she called him up the other day
and said: Hello darling and he rec
oguized her voice and replied: You
have evidently made a mistake; ! am
not your darling. j have the dearest
sweetest. most beautiful wife in the
world and she is the only woman /
permit 10 call me darling. '-Chicago
Herald
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
New Engineer For Butler.

Special 10 Times RepubIican.
GAINESVILLE. Jan Paul Graham,
young man from this place has been
chosen By the board Of supervisors fol
county engineer for Butler county fol
the ensuing year.
Mr.. Graham mas taken a course In
civil engineering at Ames. and has
acted as assistant TO the retiring en-.
gineer Frank Cave for the past two
years. SO is familiar with the work.
As get Mr. Case has not made known
his future plans.
Nj Graham is already located a
Allison, and has charge OF the work
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07

The young man seemed greatly agi-
tated not to say frightened, as ne APP
preached the father Of the "ceares'
girl on earth" sta
Sir. your daughter has promised to
become my. wife ...-.....
Well don't ccme to me for sym
patty. you might know sometning
woUld happen to You, hanging around
our house five nights a week. kansas
CSfrv star $780, e. e-'' '-''.s.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
ceIshrata Golden Wsddina.

Spencer. Jan. 7.-On Saturday Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Davis celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their home on
west Fifth street. At 2:so an elaborate
dinner was served and covers for
zeren.ee: we're LAG a. table lastly
appointed with Christmas coiors
Quite number from out Of town were
present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07

building, including heating plant
coal bunkers, shower baths for both
girls and boys departments bleechers
for athletic events, and large gym
nasium S0x50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07

Memphis maintains It's unenviable
distinction Of the largest percentage OF
homlc.des TO population of all Amer
lean cities. Too quick on the txfkKek.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Only One "eror1o Ouinine.-

To get the genuine. cali for full name.
Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for
signature Of E. ". Grove Cures Cold
in one day. CSC.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-07
Tonorrou's Menu

Home. old fellow, drink down TO your
peg.
But do not drink any farther, beg
-Longfellow.
BREAKFAST.
Stewed Figs
Cereal and Cream
Hamburg Steak
Graham Popovers Coffee
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Potato Omelet
Cinnamon Bread
Grapefruit
Cookies
DINNER
Vegetable Soup
Escalloped Oysters
Celery Watermelon Pickles
Cabbage Salad
Brown Betty
Graham pcpovers-Mix two-thirds OF
Z cupful graham flour and third Of
a cupfui Of white flour. Add a quarter
Of a teaspoonful of salt. Add a we'll
!
butter and scant cupful of milk. Beat
thoroughly and bake in hot muffin
pans.
Eutato omeiet-Diye about two cup
fuis Of cold boiled potatoes. Brown
two tablespoonsful Of butter In frying
! pan Pour in cupfuI of rich white
sauce. add the potatoes. When hot
! add cupfui Of grated cheese. Cover
! the pan. and brown the omelet- Fold
over and serve Immediately.
/ EscaIloped oysters-Nix equal parts
Of bread crumbs and cracker crumbs
and add half a cupful of melted butter
Put a thin layer of the crumbs in a
buttered baking dish, and then layer
of oysters, drained. add more crumbs. 2
second layer of oysters. and top IL witt
crumbs. Sprinkle with salt and pep
per, and potlr over Il four fahIespoons-
full OF the oyster liquor and two table
ispoonsfui or rich milk. Bake In no
s-S: se- halS z: sS.::
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island coun.
ty, S.
In the circuit court. September
term, 1916.
Lena Kline Philliber VS.. John M.
Philliber, in chancery.
Affidavit of non-residence of John N.
Philliber, the above defendant, having
been filed in the clerks office OF the
circuit court of caid county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complain
ant filed her bill of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof, on
the 26th day of May 1916, and that
thereupon a summons issued out OF
said court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the third Mon
day in the month OF September, next
as is by law required. Now, unless
you, the said nonresident defendant
above named, John NJ. Philliber, shall
personally be and appear before Sid
circuit court. on the first day Of the
next term thereof, to be holden d:
Rock Island in and for the said coun-
tv. on the third Monday in September,
next, and plead, answer or demur tc
the said complainant sbill Of com
plaint, the same and matters ana.
things therein charged and stated will
he taken as confessed. and decree
entered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE.
Clerk.
nocK Island, III, Nav &c, 1916.
SCHRIVER & SCHRIVER, Complain.
ants solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Executors Notice,

Estate Of Lizzie b. Heimbeck, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Lizzie B. Heimbeck, late
OF the county of Rock Island, state Ct
Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the Hon.
Benjamin Bell, judge OF the probate
court of Rock Island county. at the
probate court room, in the city of Rock
Island. at the August term, on the
first Monday in August next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose OF having tie
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated ninth day OF June, A. D., 1916.
AUGUST HEIMBECK,
ExeCuSlEs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
FXecntOr's Notice.

Estate Of Daniel COrken, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eXecutriX Of the last will and
testament Of Daniel COrken, late Of the
county Of Rock Island. state OF Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Bell, Judge OF the probate court Of
Hock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city Of Rock Island,
a the August term. on the first Mon
Gay IN August next, at which time all
persons having claims against said es
tate are notified and requested TO at
tend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
hent 10 the undersigned
Dated l4th day of June. A. D., 1916.
MARY Z. CORkEN,
EXecutriX.
walker, Ingram & Sweeney,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
James F. Murphy, Attorney.
Notice of Publication -Chancery.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty, City of Moline, SIS,
In the City Court of the City of Mo-
line. To the September A. D. 1916
term thereof.
Mary L. Mcintyre, complainant, VS..
George H Mcintyre, defendant. In
chancery.
Affidavit of non-residence of George
H. Mcintyre, the above defendant, hav-
ing been filed in the clerks Office of
the city court of the city of Moline in
said county and state aforesaid, notice
is therefore hereby given to the said
nonresident defendant-that the COM
plainant filed her bill of complaint in
said court, on the chancery side there
of, on the 21st day Of June, 1916, and
that thereupon a summons issued out
of said court, wherein said suit is now
pending. returnable on the second
Monday in the month of September
next, as is by law required. Now. I'M
less you, the said nonresident defend
ant above named, George H. Mcintyre,
shall personally be and appear before
said city court, on the first day of the
next term thereof. TO be holden in the
city court room in the municipal build
ing in said city of Moline, in said Rock
Island county, and state aforesaid, on
the second Monday in September next.
aAd plead, answer or demur to the
said compliments bill of complaint.
the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be TAX
en- as confessed, and a decree entered
against you according to the prayer of
said bill.
Dated at Moline. Illinois. this 21st
day of June, A. d. 1916.
GEORGE A. SCHRADER, Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Elevated.

Traveller say, what are you peo-
PIE so proud about? Last time | came
mere everybody was very friendly, and
low can hardly get a person TO
sIeak
=. Uncle Eben You'll pardon US, but
II rs our town pride. You see, Joe
summers picked up a guidebook that
IeH out Of a motorcar last week, and
we found that the old tannery swamp
~ mountain tsrn, Simmons stone
quarry precipice, Bill Moodier's beer
mouse a wayside inn and the whole
country chock full Of historical anti
votes and deluslons.-Toledo Blade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Legal.
Executors Notice.
state of Anna Wendt, deceased.

Lob<1tC vi <t4lnGl w SuuI, uCtCdoCu.
The undersigned having been ap-.
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Auna Wendt, late Of the
county OF Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Bell, Judge of the probate court Of
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island,
at the September term, on the first
Monday in September next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 21st day OF June, A D.. 1916.
MARIE SHEAN,
EXecutrix.
Schriver & Schriver. Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Executors NOuCe.
Estate of Arthur G, Barbou, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix Of the last will and
testament Of Arthur G. Barbou, late of
the county OF Rock Island, state of Hi
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon Benja
min Bell, judge of the probate court of
Rock Island county. at the probate
court room, in the city Of Rock Island,
at the August term, on the first Mon
day in August next, at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 14th day Of June, A. D, 1916.
LUCIE BARBOU,
Connolly & Connolly Executrix.
AtfOrOpvc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26

FOR RENT-Four rooms upstairs. 921
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Miscella neous.

DRESSMAkING- High class, at home
or out. Phone $50.
ENCHANTING. grading. hauling, ter.
racing. sodding. gardening. General
Improvement company. Phones 4.
L 4a4 and IKE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Legal.
Notice OF Final Settlement

Estate of LARA WeandeT, deceased.
Public notice is hereby gwen that
the undersigned, Robert :. Benson,
executor Of said estate. has this day
fled his final report and settlement as
such in the probate court of Rock Is
land county, and hearing on said re-
port has been set for July 3, 1916, 2t 10
O'Clock a. n, at which time persons in
terested may appear and make Oh
iections thereto, and if no objections
are fled, this report will be approved
at that time, and the undersigned will
ask for an order Of distribution, and
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island. III, June 7. 1916.
ROBERT L. BENSON.
Executor Of the Estate of Maria We
ander.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
G.. A. r.

BUFORD POST, 243, G. A. R, meets
regularly on the second and fourth
Saturday evenings Of each month at
1880 in Memorial hall at the courg
house. William Mitchell. command
er; W A Norris. adjutant,