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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16

TITS Speaker has regained the lead
in the American league, running his
average up to .3S7, while Joe Jackson
fell down during the week from 1881
to 1865. Cobb gained ~ points and
presses Jackson hard with 1855. The
speedy Detroter has "a stolen bases,
which indicates he will have to hurry
on the lines the remaining half OF tn.
season To attain his ambition for 16u
thfets. Speaker also regained first
place as a sluggcr with 1853 total bases
and leads in runs scored with 63. Ed.
die Collins heads the sacrifice hitters
with 20 and Baker in home runs with
eight. Detroit leads in team hitting
with .256
The ten leading batters in the Amer
lean league are:
Speaker, Cleveland, .3S7; jackson,
Chicago, .365; Cobb, Detroit, .355;
Burns Detroit, .30S; Shotton. st.
Louis, .292; Strunk. Philadelphia,
.2S7; Nunnmaker, New York, .2S6;
Miller, St Louis, .2S5.
Leading pitchers for IA games:
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-16

the side of the locals this series may
have an important bearing on the
final reckoning.
Manager Price is planning a series
OF tryouts for recruits during the final
two weeks of the season. Aspiring
athletes in the vicinity will receive
transportation and as there are many
promising youngsters playing on these
teams there is many busy moment
in store for the Tulsa tutor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

has bought the former Mintie and
Teefy poultry house on the NJ. & st. l..
tracks and plan to turn 1t into a stock
food factory. Alfalfa is the basis of
considerable of their manufacture
product and they plan on force OF
thirty men and a yearly output of some
$Se,G00. President Wells has had n
distributing point at Kellogg but came
to Grinnell to locate the factory be
cause of better trackaGe facilities. He
expects 10 have his machinery here and
TO he in full operation within two or
three weeks.
Monday evening las, was the time of
the annual inspection tests of the Of
ticers and members of the Grinnell
company OF the National Guard. Cap
tain Ridenour, of the Seventh United
States infantry. was the inspecting Of
hcer assisted by Major <. Z. Lucas,
acting quartermaster general, and DR.
.. F. Parish of this city, lieutenant in
the United States medical reserve
corps. The inspection was very thor
ough and occupied four hours as
against former inspections of about
two hours.
Mrs. NJ. c. Sutherland was called
Yesterday 10 Tama because OF the fun
eral there of her cousin. Charles Car
michael. whose death occurred in Little
Rock. Ark.
c. A. Humphrey. of Chester. is hav-
ing the pleasure of visit from his
father, Mr. a. c. Humphrey of Gin
Iowa, who has been for some
years connected with the Centerville
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
VIEW or DLf1kZ2k AxO SiTU07h0r on WES7 ER1NT

Reports received at the French war
office indicated that another German
drive was imminent along the User.
The German troops In that sector are
being enforced and are strengthen
ing their trenches. 1t is believed that
the German movement will be directed
against Newport and possibly also at
Dunkirk. The arrows on accompanying
map show sectors of the French front
under attack in the German offensive
The offensive began with attacks in
the sector Of Nieuport. on the Belgian
coast. which met with little success.
For a week the lighting centered about
the district between Arras and Sou
chez, in the Neuviile-St. Vast sector,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
GrinneJl and Vicinity.

Special TO TimeS-RepUDllcAn.
GrinneIl, Feb. AN error was dis
covered in the count of the votes cast
at the special school election Of Mon
day and a recount and verifying took
place yesterday. This changes the fig
ures but not the result so far as main
questions are concerned. The total
number of votes, men and women, is
now declared to be 51l. The majority
in favor Of issuing $4,000 in bonds FOR
building purposes, a new south school
and additions 10 both Parker and
Cooper schools. is II. The majority
against bonding the district in the sum
of $4,000 for buying additional
grounds at Parker and South schools,
is 116 No time Is indicated within
which this building shall be done.
Next Monday and Tuesday, Feb. "A
ard Is, have been selected by County
Superintendent Estelle Coon for the
holding of the teachers !nspirational
institute in the high school building
of GrinnelI, at which time all the
schools OF the county are notified to
close.
Mrs. G. P. Wyckoff. Sr., fell at the
hone Of her daughter. Mrs j. Fl.
Smith. and dislocated a shoulder and
fractured an elbow. She is nearly "a
years OF age and the healing process
Is slow. She is the mother of Prof G.
r. Wyckoff, Of the college.
n Mr. and Mrs. James Grub and fam
ny of three children have moved from
their former home In Houston, Tex,
where Mr.. Grub was superinten dent
of the Texas Wagon Works, to Grin
nell, where they plan to make their
future home.
w. p. Kurtz, with his family of wife
and two children, gives up a home in
Grinnell where they have lived for sew
era1 years. TO go to Cleveland o., to
live. Mr. Kurtz has been the efficient
superintendent OF the automobile de-
partment Of the spauiding plant in this
city.
The many friends here of Mrs. Frank
T1tackeray will be sorry to learn of her
misfortune in Des iMoines, where she
fell on the icy walks and broke both
bones of one arm. Mr.. and Mrs.
ThAclseray. who have spent many years
In Grinnell, have been in Des Moines
hut . few weeks. where they have
charge Of restaurant.
Is new business enterprise has sprung
into existence in Grinnell to the sur
prise on most OF the psopiis !s:s:e The
Wells Milling and Manufacturing Com
pany. with II. c. Wells as its president
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
REMEMBER THEIR FRINEpS.
Ida County Pioneers Make Requests &c
Those Who Befriended Them.

lod S0uHCy FfStFcSTS NoSS oSS6SSkS ~
Those Who Befriended Them.
Special to Times-Republican.
Ida Grove, Feb. 9.-The Wills Of Mrs.
Sarah Poolman and Frank Fisher. two
pioneers Of Ida county, have been Of
fered for probate in the office Of the
clerk Of Ida county, and among the be-
quests are noted several substantial
sums to those who have been kind to
them during their life time. The viii
of Mrs. Poolman leaves her home in
this city and about $4,000 in cash to
Mrs. Theodore Kepflart and her fam
tIy, they having taken care of her for
the past two years. She has brother
and a half sister whose residence Is
in Pennsylvania when last she heard
from them and they are given 81 each.
Frank Fisher was one of the wealthy
citizens OF Ida county, and leaves an
estate Of nearly $4,000. This Is d.
vided among three brothers and their
children and number Of nteces and
nephews of his wife are given be-
quests Of from 800 to $500 each. To
Miss Martha Gates, a nurse IN the
Mayo Bros. hospital at Rochester,
MINI, in which he had been a patien.
twice, during both times under her
care, he leaves a bequest Of $500. To
Mrs Ollie Bamberger, an Ida Grove
lady, in whose home he has resided
while in Ida Grove since his wife's
death, he also leaves $500. An elder
brother whose home is in New YORK.
city. is made executor, and authorized
TO close up the estate az soon as the
law permits. and is now here looking
after the same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
NEVER MURDER TRIAL IN PROG
RESS WITH ONE SHORT OF
USUAL NUMBER.
ATTORNEYS AGREE TO
UNUSUAL PROCEEDING
Some Question as to Validity Of Eleven
Jurors in Criminal Trial-State to
Show That Aged Woman Expressed
Wish That Daushter.in. Law Would
Die-Oefense Claims Suicide.

Winterset. Feb. s.-Before n jury
composed of only eleven men, the Civ
ing OF testimony was begun late Tues
day in the case of Mrs. Ida Meyer,
the 6O-year-old woman charged with
completely in the murder of her daugh-
term law last July.
After nearly exhaust!ng a panel OF
seven7y-six venlremen, the jury finally
was completed about the middle Of the
aft ernoon. However, one Of the jury :
men. J. H. Lath!!um, was excused At
the last minute with consent of coun-
sci for both sides. The entire trial
viii be conducted before only eleven
turymen. y
This is believed to be the first time
in the history OF Iowa that a criminal
trial has been conducted before any
but a full Jury. Some doubts have
been expressed as to the constitution
atty OF the procedure.
Had Wished Her Dead.
That unfriendly relations existed be-
tween Mrs Meyer and her daughter
in-law and that Mrs. Meyer at one
time said over the telephone she wished
her daughter in law dead, will be
brought out in the testimony offered
by the state, according to the opening
remarks Of Phil r. Wilkinson, county
attorney.
The defense announced that suicide
was the cause of young Mrs. Meyers
death. The father of the murdered
bride of only a few months. took the
stand late Tuesday, charged that his
daughter had been murdered and told
of the finding of the body.
Mrs. Fred Meyer. the daughter-in-
law, was found dead with a bullet
wound in her head on July IS. 1878, at
her home on a farm near here. y re-
volver was at her side. Her husband
has been convicted Of second degree
murder and sentenced to fifteen years
in the pentrenttary. but is out on bond
pending an appeal. Mrs. Meyer, the
defendant, Is reputed to be wealthy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
TWo-DAY CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD THIS WEEK IN
CEDAR FALLS,
HOLDEN TO BE PRESENT
TO ADVISE FARMERS
Farmers From Central Iowa to Re-
ceive Instruction as to Methods Of
Solving Seed Problem and Thus As
sure Crop Next Season-other Iowa
News.
Special to Times-Repu blican.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls Feb. ALARMED by the
seriousness of the seed corn situation
in Iowa, and especially in the counties
of the northeast portion of the state
a two days farmers institute has been
arranged for this city, on Friday and
Saturday of this week. AT this insti-
tute the seed question will be the sole
topic considered. and the International
Harvester Company has assigned its
corn expert. Prof. p. G. Holden, to this
meeting. Plans will be outlined and
best methods discussed OF procuring
and testing seed for next seasons
crop. The situation in this section is
critical and farmers are being aroused
to the serious conditions confronting
them. A systematic campaign to secure
an equitable distribution OF the avail
able seed after tests, has been made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
Knew Real Economy,

Having come to the conclusion that
his wife spent far too much money on
housekeeping. Jobson decided to buy
the meat and vegetables himself. His
first attempt was not as successful as
it deserved. In his desire to buy
cheaply, he betook himself to a mar
ket gardeners. -.~ ...-... a..
Il want" said he. "a caulifiower"
The man led him to large bed,
where sprouted a few very small
plants.
"CaulifIowers are small and are very
scarce just now, but I can let you have
that one for 10 cents" said the gar
dener. pointing to a very small speci-
men
''All right" said Johnson. The mar
bent down to cut 1t.
Don't cut ii now" roared our econ
omist I'll call back for ii in fort
night"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
SERVICE ON NEW ROAD.
Musoatine and Iowa City Railway to
Begin Operations March 19.

"usoaeino and Iowa City railway 70
Begin Operations March 10.
Muscatine, Feb. 9.-The Muscatine &
Iowa City Roadway Company will ac-
lively commence operations March 10.
Definite announcement TO this effect
was made today by G.. NJ. Titus, a
member of the board of directors, the
official announcement coming just
prior to a conference of the railway
directorate. The decks are now being
cleared for the opening Of service on
the road and everything is confidently
expected to be in readiness for the
operation of interurban service next
month. %
The contract between the local rail-
way and the Rock Island system is
said to have been approved by the re-
ceiver of the Rock Island virtually as
surfing its ratification by the courts. A
hearing Of the contract is scheduled to
be held in the federal court at Chi
cago. Feb. II. The receiver, it Is
said, will recommend the courts APP
prevail Of the contract.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

Here there were many mine engage
ments. the Germans taking the initi-
ative in the explosion of the mines ar,s
both sides fighting to occupy 4
craters. Frise and Dompierre. whef>
the Germans have now won the mas4
marked success of their offensive, ara
to the west and south Of Peronne Here
the Germans claimed an advance Of
Ave- eighths OF mile over front Of
two and quarter miles. The heavy
black dine represents the battle line on
Dec. % last The shaded parts reps
resent the line as 1t was on Dec. 8, 1914.
The thin dotted limo to the west shows
the extreme limit Of the German adj
vance at the beginning Of the war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
TO MERGE HIGHWAY CLUBS.
Good Roads Meeting at Des Moines to
Consolidate All Associations.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 9.-The meeting OF
various good roads organizations,
called for this city on Feb. IS and to
be held under the auspices of the
State Wide Road Associations Of Iowa.
has for its object the bringing together
of all highway associations in the state,
thus securing cooperation OF interests.
The following state organizations have
joined in issuing the call for the meet
ing and will have representatives pres
ent:
Great White Way, Panora Speedway,
Lincoln Highway. Greater Des Moines
committee. The North Iowa Pike, The
Interstate Trail, Great North and South
Highway, The Southwest Trail. Chi
cago, Kansas City and Gulf Highway,
Iowa and Missouri divisions. River "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
Father John's Medicine Endorsed
by Many Institutions and
Children's Homes. 2tts

These endorsements have given voluntarily
the full knowledge and the authors We have Others
the of which shall be pleased furnish upon application
Nothing be added these strong endorsemntpae given
because of their knowledge and faith and desire
to have others benefit by its wonderful power.
You have read of its history and fifty during which
time has proved great blessing mankind Permit tell
you of its value.
1t fashioned family renedynoe patent psndn< but
the prescription of the learned doctor who consulted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
Prob ably So.

NO Harold" said the sweet young
thing after listening to his proposal.
Il am very sorry If you have misunder-
stood my feelings toward you, but can
never be anything but n sister to you
oh. that's it. is it?" said Harold. as
busted off the knees Of his trousers.
Then l suppose that sissyfied simp I
saw you flirting with at the dance last
night is my future brother-in-law.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

case OF the late Rev. Father
O'Brien did not yield to the
customary treatment. It is
free from alcohol, opium.
morphine, cocaine, or poison
Gus drugs in any form which
are fond IN many of the
patent medicines; it contains
no alcohol or other stirnulants.
1T is q Food Medicine, pure
and wholesome. It is invalu-
able as Q tonic and body
builder and restores weak and
rundown systems to health
and strength. It nourishes
the system and makes flesh.
Right here we want to warn
you against the danger in tax
ing patent medicines which
rely wholly on stimulating or
nerve-deadening drugs for
their effect. They weaken the
system and leave you exposed
= q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
HARClNG'S ANNOUNCEMENT,
Candidate For Governor Outlines His
Platform.

Special TO Times Republican.
Des Moines. Feb. 9.-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Harding today issued his official
announcement OF his candidacy for
governor of Iowa. He declares in favor
OF local government and against gov
ernment BY commission. He states that
taxes are now out of proportion TO the
income Of the taxpayer and when it
comes 70 the expenditure of public
money the benefit of the doubt should
be given against such expenditure. He
says regarding law enforcement that
he would il governor, enforce every
law on the statute books faithfully and
impartially.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
Would Complete Set

A lady told me. as a true story of a
soldiers wit, that soldier in a hospital
on recovering consciousness said.
Nurse. what is this on my head"
Vinegar cloths" she replied" You
have had a bad fever
After a pause:
And what is this on my chest?"
"A mustard plaster. You have had
pneumonia
And what is this at my feet?''
salt bags. You have had frostbitn."
Hang pepper box 10 his nose.
nurse. then he will be a ruet.'-Chi-
cago News
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

River Road. Linn County Highway As
ISOLATION. Davenport and Cedar Rapids
Route Cedar Rapids Manchester Route,
Burlington Way Good Roads Associa-
ton. Cedar Rapids Center Point Route.
Green Crescent Auto Route, Ayr Line,
Blue Grass Road, Waubonsie Trail AS
ISOLATION. Red x Route, Burlington
WAY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
A Cattv Remark.

"Algernon must be in love with me-"
What gives you that idea?'
He clasps me so closely in the
dance"
1T isn't that" declared the9other girl
1T is just a case of be-
ing afraid he'll fall down unless he
hangs onto his artnes."-Louisville
Courier Journal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
When to Take ChamberIain's Tablets
When you feel dull and stupid after

When you feeI dull and stupid after
eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have a sick headache
When you have a sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have indigestion.
When nervous or Respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
When your liver is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere.-Adverti
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

Beef pastries-Roll very thin a good
paste, and cut into pieces four inches
square. Into each piece put heap
ing tablespoonful of minced beef.
Roll the paste over, fasten with wooden
toothpiciss. fry in deep fat, drain and
garnish with olives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

Were again enjoyed, and there he would
tell how he had been restored to health
and strength, how the medicine he had
taken had made him as strong and
rugged as ever, had built up his entire
system and given him new life and
energy. When he visited the sick and
ailing he recommended the medicine
that had done him so much good.
The prescription was on file in Pre-
scription Book TX, at the old drug
store of Carleton & Hovey.
Those whom the clergyman advised
to take it always came to the drug store
and asked for Father Johns" medicine,
and so it was named by the people, and
advertised, all with the approval of
of its power to do good from his own
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

Apple sauce-To add flavor to apples
which are not very fun Of taste add
half a cupful of chopped dates to a
quart OF partl. cooked apples and
simmer until all are Thoroughly cooked
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
ONLY ons "srono ouin;n.n

To get the genuine. call for full name.
Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for
signature Of E. w. Grove. Cures Cold
in one day. 25c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

Fried celery-Cut the coarse stalks
Of celery into two-fnch length and
boil in salted water until tender
Drain, dip in egg and crumbs and fry
in deep fat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

L>nnon, Sacred Hear, Parish. Coos, N. r.
R.s. ]. r. Hickey, Beachmont, Mass; Re,
John Ernest Parker, New Baltimore, N. Y.
Rev. Joseph PonsuT, Lafargeville. N. Y, IN
many others.
Father Johns Medicine Il IN use and PR
scribed at many Hospitals, Homes and Char
table institutions. Among the many ve hsV
permission TO- refer TO few are given below !:
St. Peters Orphanage, Lowell, Mass.
Asylum Of s.. Vincent de Paul, ais
West 3sth ST., New York; Sisters
Of st. Mary. Farnham, N. Y:
Notre Dame de Lourdes Hospital,
Manchester, N. H; The Ursuiine
Sisters, UTsuline Convent, Water ID
vile, Me-; Sisters Of Mercy, St. u
Joseph's Hospital, New Bedford.
Mass: ST.. Phillips Home for In
dustrious Boys, New York; Chill
dren's Home. Lowell. Mass; Sis r
tiers Of St. Mary. Mason, Que St.
Pa,Tiek's .Orphanage, Msnchexter,
N. H., and many others
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
Father John Visits the Sick and
Afflicted In His Parish

his old-time vigor, and his wonderful recovery was
the one thing talked of, for he was loved and adj
nired by all, regardless of race, creed class. In
the homes Of his Pensioners Father Johns visits
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
Tomorrow Menu

With corn to make your needy bre'
md give them life whom hung
starved half dead"
Shakespeare.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal and Cream.
Bacon and Eggs
Graham Gems. Coffee.
SUPPER OR LUNCHEON.
Beef Patties
Fried Potatoes. Celery.
Graham Bread.
Waters. Cheese.
DINNER.
Cream Tomato Soup
Cold Lamb
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Celery
Asparagus Salad
Tapioca Pudding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

direction and BY his Splendid
energy, schools and a hospital
were established. 1t was at his
suggestion and through bis ener-
getic work that the rebuilding of
St. Patrick's Church was begun
and completed. AS he had done
in Virginia, so in the more rigor-
Gus New England climate, Father
John exposed himself to all kinds
of weather in his work for his
people.
Soon after the dedication of
c. D,tr;cI,'e 0brrch -, 1Q-1 Z,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

e disease cause nervous prosaon and craving for drugs
thousands of victims of the drug habit had
by taking some patent medicines and many -
called cough syrups" and "balsams" It is Ec10
almost inpossibiity find single prepa- - VIII
ration that does contain poison. dEAlfzHI~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

as he was
a # c ct ionately
known to his
people, was born
in Ireland, Or
dained to the
priesthood there
in 1923, and
came to Ameri-
ca in 184I to
take charge of a
large missionary
field in Martins
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
and Full of Human Interest

TIIE life story (here told only in brief fo1n) of the
Rev. Father John O Brien, who to Lowell, Mass,
in IS4S, to take charge of St Patricks Parish is a
record of loving sefsacrifce and service humanity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

burg West Virginia. For Father John traversed the hills
and through and shine heat and cold visiting the
sick and afflicted cheering and the unfortunate
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
Father John comes to Lowell,
Mass, in 1915 ..-+.

St Pak Church. 1854 Father Johns and burdens began
him down. His of devotion to duty had left him weak
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09

For such a spirit there IS
always work, never any
time for self, always time
for service to others.
Duties pressed one upon
another, and only his
earnestness and noble spirit
enabled him to bear up
under the great response
bility he left.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-02-09
1--WE are pleased to endorse Father
Johns Medicine, knowing of its merit and
history."-Signed

Rev Nathan w. Matthews First Print.
Aethodist Church. Lowell: Mas; Rev. II. c