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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
sPARkS-TUTTLE WEDDING,
Webster City Girl Becomes Bride o,
Fred Sparks of This City,

Webster City Girl Becomes Bride Of
!. Fred Sparks Of This City.
Webster. City papers of Saturday tell
CT the marriage in that city on Friday
evening of Fred Sparks. of this city,
20 Miss Dorothy futile. The ceremony
was performed ats o'clock at the home
CT the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Howard Tuttle, on West Bank
street. in the presence Of fifty relatives
and friends. Rev. Arthur Metcalf, pas
tor Of the Congregational church, pro-
rounced the double ring service be-
fore an improvised altar Of greenery.
The bride and groom were attended
by Dorothy Neel as flower girl, who
carried the ring in basket The
brides dress was of white crepe de
meteor, with white net overdress,
and she carried bouquet of pink
roses and lilies of-the.valley. The
little flower girl was dressed in pink
and white, and the same color scheme
was carried out in the decoration of
the home with pink and white roses
ard with white chrysanthemums. Fol
lowing the ceremony and congratula-
tons refreshments were served.
Mrs. Sparks is the younger daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tuttle and has lived
all her life in Webster City and its
vicinity. After being graduated from
tie Webster City high school she at
tended Grinnell College, from which
she was graduated four years ago.
Since that time she has been teacher
of Englishsin Redfield College, Redheld
S. D., and the Eagle Grove and Ida
Grove high schools. Mr.. Sparks has
lived here most Of his life and was
graduated from high school here. He
and Mrs. Sparks met at Grinnell Col
lege, from which he was also gradu-'
ated. At present he is editor of the
Marshalltown Tribune, a weekly news
paper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sparks took a short
wedding trip and will be at home to
their friends after Nov. at 3Os North
Center street. ... ..-,.. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. c W. Sparks and
daughter, Miss .Madge Sparks, of this
city, and Claude +. Sparks, of State
Center, were in attendance at the
II ~ ....-.. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
Is 20 Years Ola
and Both Father
and Mother Live

To be 10 years old, and have both
parents living, is the unusual boast
made by Edwin d. Kaynor, a member
Of the Iowa Soldiers Home from Ames,
Furthermore the aged parents OF this
civil war veteran are keeping house In
the same home they have occupied
thruout the many years Of their mar
ried life.
Edwin D. Kaynor served in Company
K, Thirty-ninth Wisconsin infantry. He
entered the home Jan 10, 1912. His
father Is now IS years old and his
mother is 90. Both are In quite good
health, considering their advanced
ages. Mr.. Kaynor visits his parents
frequently. es " ,a ILL.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
Notice.

Sanitary sewer assessments. To
whom it may concern: All parties de-
string to take advantage of the sewer
iustallments for the payment Of
sanitary sewers, may call at the city
clerks office and sign waivers within
the next thirty days, or pay same in
full. Dated, Oct. 10, 1916. J. j. Wilson,
city clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
In the Police court.

R. Varnum, farmer living south
west of the city, was fined IS and the
costs, by Mayor Willard this morning
for speeding an automobile in Linn and
Main streets Sunday. Varnum was ar
rested by Officer Delahoyde.
Jim Keefe, who was arrested for be-
ing drunk, was discharged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

motion was on the ground that the
property described in the appeal was
not the Sheridan property. Sheridan
was awarded $1,000 damages. by the
sheriff's jury. He appealed and jury
in tho district court doubled the award
a few weeks ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
Maceabees.

All members, their wives and their
sweethearts are hereby notified that
there will be social held in the hall
on Tuesday evening, Oct. III A good
.oid-fasiiiored time is expected. = -
The L. OF NJ. has been invited
with their husbands and their sweet
hearts to participate and thereby In
suring good time. 81
Refreshments, singing, dancing and
everything to insure an evening OF real
enjoyment Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
POTATOES
oIson's Carload Of Potatoes Is Selling
Fast ~ Scarcity Of Freight Cars
Makes Future Delivery Of Potatoes
uncartain. fe!G. A@E Z.

Our potatoes were delivered to US
today and the way they are selling will
last only few more days. Every one
who has seen them, declare they are
the finest potatoes that have come tc
Marshalltown this year. You house,
wives who have been booking for fine
large potatoes should take advantage
Of this sale. Order them now, at $1.6Q
per bushel. Telephone your order to
935 or 1S1, and we will deliver them as
soon as possible. Olsor1's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
Card Of Thanks

We desire to thank our friends and
neighbors for their sympathy expressed
in our late bereavement; also for the
beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Minner
Chase, Mrs. Thomas e. Buch, J. S. Cal
houn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
MELBOURNE BANK SOLD.
Melbourne Savings Buys Business {
Farmers SAVINGS Bank,

Melbourne Savings Buys Business Of
Farmers Savings Bank.
Purchase of a banking business thai
results in Melbourne now having only
one bank was negotiated Saturday, by
which the Melbourne Savings Bank
purchased the business of the Farmers
Savings Bank. The latter bank was
Closed Saturday and the business
transferred to the Melbourne Savings
Bank The fixtures pfN the Farmers
Savings Bank We're, not sold with Its
assets.
The Farmers; Savings Bank was
opened last January l.. A.. Nisely
who was cashier, will go tc
Argyle, where he expects to open a
new bank Nov. l. The other officers OF
the Farmers Savings Bank were J. C,
Osten president, and H. N. Wilsterman
vice president. 'aA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
Nav lamn psxics.

In new electric lamp standard. the
surplus cord Is taken care OF by n reel
concealed in the base and controlled
by a touch button. a superiority of
cord Is not generally easily disposed Of
and is often in the way, as 1t hangs
in a festoon from the lamp to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
EXTEND PAVING CONTRACTS,
Council Gives Contractors More Tim,
to Finish Work.

to Finish Work.
Both paving contracts held by the
Western Construction Company were
extended by the city council at meet
ing held this forenoon. The first con.
tract included the Lincoln Highway
east and west Of the city, and most OF
the inside streets ordered paved. This
contract was extended from Sunday
Oct. is, when it expired, until such time
as the city directed that the work be
stopped on account of freezing weather
The second contract, which covers the
rest Of the pavement, was extended un.
til June l, 1917.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
"cherry blossoms" Thursday Night

CHERRY Blossoms" Thursday Night.
Like diafh0nds that sparkle, is the
brightness CT the wit and the gems Of
song which, are to be found in the
Cherry Blossoms" new production for
this season which Is a two-act musical
comedy entitled "Yiddisha Love" and
which is made very much better by the
presence of several clever comedians,
beautiful women, and q dazzling chorus
of eighteen pretty girls, who will ap-
pear at the Odeon Theater Thursday
evening. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

When you want to find Hellberg's
store go to the new location in the
Hopkins block where we have been
for three years. 1t is across the street
from the former place of business.
Hellberg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

For the benefit Of those who have
followed up Billie Burke in Gloria s
Romance" we will give free matinee
of the twentieth chapter tomorrow
(Tuesday) at 4:30. This is the last
chapter, Casino Theater.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
cITv's MOTION ovERRuLED.

Court U phoids Verdict in Sheridan Via
duct Case.
The motion for the city to set aside
the verdict in the Sheridan appeal from
the award for damages for the South
Third avenue viaduct was overruled by
Judge Cummings this forenoon. the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

Ira C. Mendenhall, mechanic, aged 26,
and Mrs. Burl w. Parker, aged ~, both
of Earlham. 5G
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

For the benefit of those who have
followed up Billie Burke in "Gloria's
Romance" we will give free matinee
Of the twentieth chapter tomorrow
(Tuesday) at 4:3o. This is the last
chapter. Casino Theater.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

Fancy Baltimore oysters, fresh every
day. Bargain Store meat market,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

New York buckwheat flour Just in
Pure maple sugar in original ten pound
cakes, also pure maple syrup. Olson's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

will sell my used electric car so
cheap that the whole outfit can be
had for almost what. the batteries cost
and they are nearly new. having been
replaced recently. This car Is in daily
use and Is running we'll TT. WATSON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

socket. but tho reel In the base takeD
care of this by rolling up such Of tho
cords length as Is not required.
Raincoats made Of paper are now,
offered for emergency use.
.---------------.---- ri
Dollar day tomorrow. Lavin's. (
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

George r. Norris, flre. lightning, and
tornado insurance. Over SIS West Main,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16
CITY IN BRIEF

Dollar day tomorrow. Levin's.
Bring your watches in. Hodges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

Perhaps some time you will have a
nice photograph to be framed, remem
Der Apgar sells all kinds of picture
frames and not only has big selection
of exclusive hand carved frames bu!
also many fine patterns less expensive.
Apgar's studio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-16

Wanted-A reliable middle aged man
for a night Waterman in our store. One
capable to do janitor work at the same
time We require a man of good habits
and good standing with first class ref
erences. One who Will be able to fur.
nish bond Of 81 900. We prefer man
that has been accustomed to night
work Levin Dry Goods Gem pan. ::,i,yfsS
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
ROBT. WARREN
PASSES AWAY
Father of Well-KnOwn Detroit
Attorney Dead In
Ann ArbOr

ANN ARBoR, Mich. Aug. TO-
Robert l. Warren. "a years old
father OF Charles B. Warren. OF De
troit. lawyer and politician, died here
last night in his apartments. Mr.
Warren was born in Caledonia
Mich. Dec. 2. 1912. He served in
the Vicksburg campaign OF the Civil
war, and later graduated from the
literary department OF the Univer'
sity OF Michigan. He was Zeta
Psi member.
In 1869 he purchased the Bay City
Journal and made IL daily. the first
in Bay City. Some years ago he
was editor and owner OF the Ann
Arbor Times, which later consolidat'
ed with the News. He was at one
time president OF the board OF trus.
tees OF the Michigan School for the
Deaf, In Flint. Mr., Warren was a
prominent Mason and a former com
mander OF Welch post. G.. A. X
Charles 3. Warren. and a daugh.
ter, Mrs. Emily Ware. OF Evanston,
Ill. survive him.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
BY CARL W. ALDERMAN.

(std1 Correspondent United Press }
HEADQUARTERS OF FIELD
MARSHAL Won HlNpENBURG'S
ARMY. Aug THE worst OF the
Russian offensive Is over" one Of
the highest commanding officers on
the eastern front told the United
Press today after tour OF inspec-
ton OF the Austro-Ge rinan lines.
Completely halted AT the Stochod
river in their efforts to reach
kovel, the Rus slams undaunted by
this failure have shifted their at
tacks southwark. always striking
against the Austrians.
The temporary success OF the
Russians in the southeast - deS.
pcrate strategy" said a German Off.
Ger. because the faster they al
vance with their left wing I'm the
southeast, the more they weaken
the position Of their right wing
along tho Stochod
II is admitted here that the Rus.
SLAMS caught the Austrians by sur
prise at the beginning OF The often
sive. Aeroplanes reported Russian
troops massine behind the Russian
front but no one believed the Rus
SLAMS as strong as they have been
discovered 10 be. The Russian tao
tics kept the AustriaDs guessing for
several weeks but now the whole
AuStro German front is reorganized
and the earlier Russian advantages
are being overcome.
The fall OF Stanislau and Goritz
were admittedly unpleasant, but
viewed strategionlly have a different
meaning, according 10 German mill.
tary men These reverses are com
pletely outweighcd NY the Russians
failure 10 reach KovCl and Lemberg
The Germans marvel that they
didn't succeed in view OF the glgan.
tic English and French blows. bu;
at the critical moment German
troops arrived and stiffened the
lines cast OF Kovel
walked for two hours In the
front line trenches, watching Ger
man ll.inch shells bombarding tho
Russians. Mai Won Scheller, for
mer attache OF the German embassy
at Washington and Capt. p Behn.
former German consul at Denver.
explained the lay OF the sur
rounding country. We also visited
the headquarters OF Gen. Bernhard.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
9Th WARD SOLONS
ALLOWED TO PICK
ELECTION BOARD

The resolution OF Aid. Burton, OF
the Second ward, naming registrars
and election officers in the Sixth
ward. passed by the common coun.
III at its last weeks meeting. was
rescinded at the meeting OF the
council, Tuesday night. and the orig
inai resolution, submitted by Aid.
Thompson and Aid. Fields, OF the
Sixth, stands.
The Burton resolution created
considerable fun at the city hall,
naming as II did all Democrats and
all friends OF Joe Walsh, a candi.
date against Aid Field and Thomp-
son for the Republican aldermanic
nomination
Aid Burton claims he found the
resolution on his desk and submit
ted It without investigating its
source.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
PIPE LINES SHOW
BIG IMPROVEMENT

Business OF the pipe line com
panies in the first six months of this
year increased sharply over that
done in the corresponding period OF
last year.
Larger business naturally means
bigger profits which II is reasonably
certain will result in the mainte
nance Of the present dividend rates
Dividends were cut sharply on the
reduction in carrying rates follow.
ing the decree OF the supreme court
on June %, 1914. making the lines
common carriers The improved
prospect OF maintaining the prevail
ing dividends for this year at least
has resulted In a better market for
pipe line securities and the charac.
ter OF buying in them is better than
for the last few years.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
JAGOW DENIES
GERMANS SOUGHT
DANISH INDIES

BERLIN. (via wireless 10 Say,
Vile. l.. ~, Aug. Foreign Sec
rotary Won Jagow today fatty de
MED that Germany ever had any de
signs on the Danish West indies, in
commenting on English reports that
II was fear that Germany would buy
the Islands as the first step in an
assault on the Monroe doctrine that
inspired the United States 10 nego
tiate for their purchase.
Il only know OF these reports
through the newspapers" said the
foreign secretary. But OF one thing
! am absolutely certain, that is thai
Germany is antagonistic TO nobody
and has no intention OF disturbing
the sovereign rights OF any power
In that part OF the world"
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
Worst of Russian Offensive
Is OUey Declare German
Military Heads On East Front

who it. commanding an army On this
front hut he was suffering from in
Guenza and unable 10 receive us.
The night scene at the front was
enhancing The syk was lit by
countless great fires about which
the companies were encnmped with
in a few hundred yards of the Rus.
sian positions. fhe bands played
and the soldiers sang. Not single
cannon was fred There Is night
ly truce Far of in the distance an
Austrian battery was pounding the
Russian railroads.
The new armies on this front are
composed Of Polish, German and
Austro, Hungarian troops, which Off
GERS said. illustrates the new spirit
OF comradeship and Is sure indica-
ton OF the strength OF the Central
powers
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
Grand Rapids Attorney
Reports Prohibition
Cause Gaining
CHURCHES GIVE
VALUABLE HELP
1000 Majority Best Sa-
loon Men Expect
Now

''If the people OF Kent county dis
play the same fighting spirit and
determination up to the very close
OF the campaign as they are now
doing, there will be dry majority
polled,' said G. Roy Hatten, a Grand
Rapids attorney, who is on the ex-
ecutive committee OF the Kent
County United Dry Campaign league
and who spent Wednesday In De-
troit.
We are so thoroughly organized"
said Mr. Hatten, that the dry lead
ers claim that a vote today would
result in an even break. In fact. al
the majority wet leaders predict Is
bare 1000. The churches OF Grand
Rapids are almost unanimously co
operating with us. Many OF the
,hurches that did not participate In
The local option campaign OF 1915
are now giving us their heartiest
iupport. Especially may say this
Of the Episcopal and the Holland
churches. And not only are the
leading business men but some OF
the most prominent labor leaders
are supporting the movement.
I've have enrolled number OF
special features on our campaign
program. Special street meetings
are held from automobiles and
young mems glee clubs OF so voices
have been organized TO assist our
work.
Jason f. Hammond, formerly su.
perintendent of public instruction.
has recently taken charge OF our
campaign as manager, and is prov
ing highly capable and efficient"
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
White Slave Investiga-
ton Brings Letters
Seeking Lost Girls
CODE USED BY
EXPLORERS
Victim Known AS BOX
Cigars" In "Busi-
ness" Messages

NEW YORK. Aug IA girl was
boz cigars" In the code language
used by the New York vice trust
in white slave operations. Assistant
District Attorney Smith. directing
the grand fury investigation OF white
slavery, learned from Yushe Botwin
white slave king" Wednesday.
When the proprietor OF a resort
bought a new girl. she asked Botwin
10 send her "a box Of cigars This
code expression was used. Botwin
explained. 10 guard against detec
ton.
The grand Jury will return al
least one Indictment today, the as.
sistant district attorney said Mean
while Investigators are busy search
ing for white slave witnesses who
went under cover when the investi
CATION began.
The most pathetic side OF the IN.
vestigation is the letters we get
from mothers In the east and even
the middle west. frantic over the
disappearance OF their daughters.
said Smith. I'm one instance we To-
Gated a girl who had been lured 90
a disreputable house after being TAX
en- 10 a movie theater frequently by
a white slave agent In another case
q New Jersey girl who formed bad
acquaintances AZ a cheap dance hall
was found on the Bowery. We are
trying 10 have these girls returned
TO their homes
Smith characterized Botwin as
absolutely devoid Of morals. On
cross-eIaminAtion the white slave
king" seemed utterly unable 70 raal.
Ire the ruin he had wrought among
young girls and complained bitterly
because the police would not set
him free and allow him 10 continue
his business"
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
THAT BRAVES FENCE.
sherwood Mage. Of the Boston

Sherwood Magee, OF the Boston
Braves. says:
mo team can hit on the Bos-
ton National league grounds. The
fence is so far from tho plate
and the slope so great from the
inheld TO the fence. that the bat
ter can just about see the top Of
the fence in centerheld.
II the fence was about 90 feet
higher II would be great field
for batsmen, but as II Is now
there Is nothing but the sky for
a background. There isn't even
building in back OF the wall in
sight OF the batter. How Is
batter going 10 hit brand new
white ball looking into skyline
OF the same color?
1T also Is almost impossible
10 gauge any kind OF a ball, as
there is no background OF any
description.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
DOCK WORKER
BROWNS IN RIVER

William Kicks, No 373 ST Joseph
ST. was drowned in the Detroit rive
Tuesday afternoon, when he acct.
dentally fell from the top of spiles
on which he was working He did
not come to the surface after strik-
ing the water.
Kicks was an employe of the 4
J. Dupuis Co. dock builders on.
Gals OF the concern sent a repre-
sentative 10 the coroner and de.
manded an autopsy, which was re
fused, as the coroner held that
there was 10 doubt OF the death be
ing accidental.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
SOCIAL MOOSE
NAME OFFICERS

In the Wednesday morning SEES.
sion OF the Social Order OF Moose
national convention. In Schillers
hall. the annual election OF officers
was held. and in the afternoon the
delegates and officers and their fam.
flies were taken on sightseeing
trip around Detroit, which included
visits 10 many OF the big Industrial
plants Wednesday evening the
banquet and public installation OF Of
ncers will be held
Many Of the delegates visited the
home OF Peter J. DreIelius. sr.. on
Macomb and Russell-sts.. Tuesday
afternoon. Mr.. Drexelius il known
as the father OF the order. and II
was In his residence that the first
lodge was instituted. Lodges OF sor.
row were held In the home OF the
late Henry Elsey. No. 403 Catherine.
ct. and in the home OF the late Ed.
ward Marshall, No. 1905 East Grand.
blvd.
Onlcers were elected as follows:
Supreme president. Alphonse Z.
Rafter. Toledo; frst vice-president.
Clarence F. 81. Aubin. Detroit; sec.
rotary. Byron r. Bronson. Toledo:
treasurer. Charles j. Wieser, De-
troit; chaplain, the Rev Edward Col.
Inns; marshal. Frank Louzon; in.
ner guard. Albert Sousle, ST.; outer
guard, Sam Bierno; legal advisor,
Charles l.. Bartlett. attorney. OF De
troit; supreme organizer. Thomas
McCully. Sacramento. Cal. The
next place OF meeting was left open
with either Toledo or Washington,
D. C., under consideration.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
ANOTHER ARREST
IN BIG HOLDUP;
POLICE SILENT

Another suspect In the robbery
OF Burroughs Adding Machine
Co pay car OF S32. 500 In Detroit
recently by automobile bandits, Is
held in the city lookup. with his
identity and the circumstances Of
HIS arrest closely guarded by the
police. The suspect was arrested,
Tuesday night. end men from the
adding machine company were
called and looked him over. The
police have made no statement
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
CANDIDATES AT
TALKING BEE

Many prominent Republicans
among city and county officials left
on the steamer Tashmoo for a De
troit Republican club excursion 10
Tashmoo park, Wednesday morning.
Mayor Marx expected TO get TO
Tashmoo on the Clippert yacht later
In the day, being unable to get away
at o'clock when the party left.
The excursion is a talking bee
for Republican candidates, and
some 40 are expected to deliver ad
dresses.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
EII WHITE STAR uNE<

Eastern Tame. For the FLATS ana
PORT HURON way ports. steamer
leaves Detroit daily COX. sunday. s.46
a IN, 230 p. m. y. m. Sundays, 3
M and 3, J.. m sundays only. eN-
ira boat for Flats, Tashmoo and Al
gonaC. =. m.
FOR SUGAR ISLAND. daily. $50 a.
NJ, sundays only $3.50 a m. 30 a.
m Q 30 p m ard , NJ.
FOR TOLEDO. daily. : 30 a. m. p.
m. sundays 20 a. m. 30 p m.
Wharf Foot - Griswold 81
The Detroit times., 1916-08-17
Very Different

a penniless German nobleman
was counting an American heiress.
Well, is she going 10 buy you"
asked a friend
sometimes | dink she is" he re.
Piled, but sometimes | dink she Is
only shobbing."