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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-28
New Successes Scored by
Armies of Mackensen
and Falkenhayn.
RUSSIAN ATTACKS
QUICKLY REPULSED
Activity of Cars Troops Taken to In
dieats New Russian offsnsivs-,Aus-
tro- German Troops Unchecked in
Northern Roumania-Russians Ex-
psetsd to Launch Great Campaign in
GaIieia and Poland.

The Teutonic drive against Rou-
mania continues with little dimin-
ished velocity. New successes for
both Field Marshal Won Macken-
sen and General Won Falkenhayn
are announced.
] Yesterdays official statement re-
ported Field Marshal Won Macken-
sens forces to have advanced.
their line stretching across the
Dobrudja from the Constanza-
Tchernavoda railway to Casap-
keui on the Black sea-
According to reports from
Petrograd q notable advance has
been made by Austro- German
forces invading Roumania from
the north. Tampulung, twenty
miles south OF the Roumanian
frontier. has been reached by Gen
eral Won Falkenhayn.
Supposedly In an effort to aid
the hard pressed Roumanians, the
Russians are reported to be on the
eve Of great offensive In Galicia
and Poland. This word comes
from Rome and German sources.
The French are pressing their
new offensive in the Verdun region
and have captured the quarry
northeast Of Fort Douaumont.
Berlin declares several French at
tacks yesterday In tho Douaumont
-ou;,.Sna& alSe..-aS.S siSn~ the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-28
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN.
The Weather,

Sun rises Oct. 20 ut S:26; sets at s.
Iowa - Clou ~ and colder tonight:
probably rain: Sunday partly cloudy.
Weather predictions for the week be-
ginning Sunday are:
Upper Mississippi valley and plains
states: Generally fair. except that oc-
casional rains or snow are probable on
Tuesday or Wednesday; much colder
about Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
WM. SMITH WILL FILED.
Some $29,1SO Bequeathed to Twen-
ty-five Heirs. Large Sum to
Hospital.

The will of the late VIM. H. Smith
was filed for probate at the court
house last Friday. E. j. Curtin was
appointed executor. In an interview
with Mr.. Curtin he estimated the
value of the estate at about $45, 900.
But of this $4,000 was represented
by land contract for land sold,
which does not come due for nine
years.
There are twenty-five heirs remem-
bered in his will, with amounts
ranging from $4,000 down, besides
he made provision for another large
donation to the DEBORAH hospital.
The probability is that neither the
heirs nor the hospital will benefit
much before the nine years is up.
The residue, after the requests to
the heirs are paid, there will be a
matter perhaps of about $4,000 or
$4,000 for the hospital.
The will was made June 8, 1915.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
\ Fine Furniture Store.

Willis & Ness, the East Water
street furniture men, are now occu-
plying their big double store, the in
terror work having been completed.
While the arrangement of the furni-
ture is not yet complete, the big
store presents a very handsome ap-
pearance and the double room gives
the firm an opportunity to display
their goods in a most pleasing man
ner. In a short time a big double
plate glass window will be placed or
the west side, which will give them a
beautiful display window. The en-
largement of this store is a mos
lcreditable undertaking and speaks
we'll for this firm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
PLENTY OF MEN TO SUPPLY ALL
COMERS.
Report of State Census Directo,
Shows Men to Outnumber
Women by 67,79S.

Leap year girls should find plenty
of men in Iowa to make a selection
from. The report of A. U. Swan,
state census director, issued yester-
day, shows that there are 1,212,932
men in the state and 1,145,134 wo-
men-a surplus of 67,79S men. The
total official population of the state
lis 2,35S,066.
Iowa has 81 Indians and 1881
Negroes, of which 4,4SS are resi-
dents of Polk county, the report
shows.
The report on parentage follows:
White-Native born of native par
ents, male, 722,604; female, &c.,
Gil. total, 1,422,215. Native born
of foreign or mixed parentage, male
329,991; female, 325,114; total
655,105. Foreign born, male, 49,
4O5; female, 1855; total, 264,O03
Colored-Male, 1892; female
1911; total, 16,743.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Death Miss Hazel Sheet.

Miss Hazel Lorraine Sheetz passed
away last Friday afternoon at two
o'clock at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Sheetz. near
Freeport, after only a short illness
from a complication of diseases. She
was born June 3, 1898. on the farm
where the family sill resides. She
attended the Freeport school, from
which she graduated May 81, 1907.
Afterwards she took up a business
course at Valder's college, DEBORAH,
and after finishing this she entered
st. Olaf hospital at Austin, Mimi.
where she took a course in trained
nursing, graduating Sept. %, 1912,
and since that time had carried on
her duties as a nurse. She leaves TO
mourn her loss her bereaved parents
and four brothers.
The funeral services were held yes
terday from the home, at one o'clock
and at the Freeport church at two.
DR.. G. S. Lakeland of the NJ. E..
church officiating. The funeral was
one of the largest held in that vicin-
ity in years and the floral offerings
were many and beautiful.
On the day of the funeral, her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Sheetz, of Freeport, had been mar
ried fifty years, and this is the first
death in the family circle in all that
time.
The death of this young lady
brings sorrow to many friends, and
the bereaved parents have the sym
pathy of all in their loss.
She was a young lady of beautiful
character and the expressions of sor-
row from friends illustrates the
high esteem in which she was held by
all who ever had the pleasure of her
acquaintance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
II. S. RIFLE CLUB ORGANIZED.
Several Practice Shoots Have Beer
Held in DEBORAH Gymnasium.

The DEBORAH High School Rifle
Club is affiliated with the National
Rife Association, an organization to
promote rifle practice among civil
ians. The club was formed last
year, but actual target practice was
not started until few weeks ago.
The delay being mainly due to the
slowness of the government officials
in unwinding the red tape. To recog-
nized clubs of the N. r. A. the War
Department at Washington issues,
free of charge, condemned "Krags''
of the 1898 pattern and ammunition
for the same to the amount of one
rifle for every five men and eighty
pounds of ammunition per man. The
required bond has been filled out,
and the boys expect soon to begin
out door practice.
In the meanwhile several practice
shoots have been held in the Decor
ah gymnasium, at the fifty foot
range. This is the standard range
for the % calibre rifle. 1t is the ex-
pectation of the club, as soon as the
next consignment of targets arrives
from Washington, to hold a qualifica
ton shoot. All members who make
a certain required score are eligible
for entrance in the national high
school competi ions, and receive a
Junior Marksman's button.
The officials of the club were elect
ed by ballot of the members, and
are: Horace Weiser, president; Paul
Swezey, captain; Carl Meyrick, secre.
tary; Charles Crawford, treasurer
Mr.. A. c. Lynch has consented to act
as the official Judge at the competi-
tive shoots, and has been appointed
by the n. R. A. to collect and for
ward to Washington the fired-at tar
gets. He must also certify to the con-
ditions under which the match is car
ried off.
The DEBORAH High School Rife
Club is the fourth organization of its
kind to be formed in the state OF
Iowa The other three are at Bur
lington, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa
City. The team from the last named
place were the winners of the Inter
scholastic Shooting Championship OF
the United States for 1915.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Had Narrow EScaDe.

About 4:30 afternoon two men
We're on their way from DEBORAH to
Mabel with a big load of roller
stones. When near the Geo. Frye
home, about three miles out the king
bolt came out of the whipple tree
while going down a s,eep hill. The
team started to run, but the driver
held onto the lines, he was dragged
about twelve feet, and was then fore
ed to let the team go. They ran a
short distance and into the yard at
the Frye home. The wagon rambled
on down the hill, winding up against
a telephone post. 1t remained right
side up and very little damage was
done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
The Old Oaken Advertiser.

How dear to our hearts is the old
advertiser,
Who runs his stuff fifty-two weeks
in the year.
He turns up on Monday with good
snappy copy
And drives out the blues with his
laughter and cheer.
He never says kill it, the people
won't read it,
1T don't do no good" nor Il can't
stand the pace"
But comes to the front with his
check like major,
And sometimes says bill, better
double that space"
oh, the old advertiser, the good ad-
vertiser,
The safe advertiser, we all love sc
we'll.
Publishers Bulletin
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Displaying a Great Sign.

The Schulz shoe store had an ex-
ceedingly fine sign put up in front OF
shoe, measuring eight feet long and
five feet high, and is covered with
electric lights and on both sides of
the shoe are the words ''Selz Shoes, -
in large letters. The sign weighs 300
pounds and when lit up at night with
the colored lights will attract atten-
ton from a long distance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Mrs. John IiI.de Dead

Mrs. John Linde passed away Mon
day at the Aase Haugen Old Peoples
Home, where she and her husband
had made their home for the past six
months. The funeral services will be
held Thursday from the Lincoln
church. The deceased was one of the
pioneer mothers of this county, and
was born in Norway on Christmas
day, Dec. %, 1887.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Better Cream PRODUCED.

The agitation being carried on by
the creameries of the county for a
production of richer cream has shown
good results. Very few customers
now send in cream testing below 20
per cent, and the creamNy proprie-
tors feel that it will only be short
time before they will overcome this,
which will give all patrons the same
price for their cream.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
A Sunday school teacher was quiz

A Sunday school teacher was quiz
zing her class of boys on the strength
of their desire for righteousness.
"All those who wish to go to heav-
en-" she said, please stand"
All got to their feet but one small
boy. "Why, Johnny" exclaimed the
shocked teacher, "do you mean to say
that you don't want to go 10 heav-
en?"
mo, ma'am," replied Johnny.
Not if that bunch is going. Elk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Fire at RamlO Cafe.

The fire department was called out
this morning about two o'clock to
the Ramlo Cafe on East Water
street. Fire was discovered in a
drawer in a kitchen cabinet, and how
it originated is a mystery. 1t was put
out without any damage being done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Brought Here for Burial,

The remains of Arthur Anderson,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Ander-
son, of Canoe township, were
brought here for burial last Saturday
from Minneapolis, where he passed
away, death being due to diptheria
He was nine years old and had made
his home with his grandmother in
Minneapolis for some time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Surprised VIM. Roman Jr.

Last Saturday afternoon fourteen
boys surprised VIM. Roman Jr, the oc-
casion being his fourteenth birthday
Games were played and after present
ing their various gifts, refreshments
were served after which the boys re-
paired to their homes having spent a
very enjoyable afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Learn a Little Every Day.

A caterpillar will eat twice it's
own weight in leaves every twenty
four hours.
Uncle Sam made $2,500,0OO last
year from the sale of wood from the
government forests.
A good grade of paper can now be
made from the hop refuse OF brewer
les, that has. heretofore been thrown
away.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Called to Elgin,

Bandmaster w. B. Coup was call
ed to Elgin yesterday to confer with
some of the citizens of that town
about organizing a band. Mr.. Coup
is a first-class director and if the peo-
pie of Elgin secure his services, he
will organize band that will be Il
credit to the city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
The Ice Situation,

Tavenir Bros. have secured enough
good ice, and have their houses filed.
Several other firms are without ice
as yet. Otto Dahljelm expects to get
his in from near Ossian and we pre-
sumo Fred Reum will also.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
WIFI Move Rack tn DEBORAH.

1t will be good news to the many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Halse to
know that they are going to become
residents Of DEBORAH once more. They
expect to move in from their farm
next week, and will occupy their fine
residence on the West Side.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
HENRY HALVORSON
Insurance Promptly Paid.

The undersigned wishes to thank
the Modern Woodmen of America, for
their check of $1,000, covering the
life insurance policy of the late VIM
Schrubbe, which was delivered to me
Friday, Feb. IS, by Clerk Richard
Bucknell of the DEBORAH camp.
MRS. MARY SCHRUBBE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
l.. S. Dale Sells Residence.

Ed. X. Hovden, the real estate man,
sold the l.. S. Dale residence on West
Main street last week to ]. w.
Waters, the hog buyer. The consid-
Grafton was $3.50. Mr.. Waters and
family will take possession of the
home April 1st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Modern Residence For Sale.

Owing to the fact that / expect to
leave DEBORAH soon / offer my mod
ern residence on John street for sale.
The house has eight rooms and bath.
The rooms are all oak finished. Elec-
trio lights, gas, hard and soft water,
cemented cellar. Price reasonable if
taken soon.
HENRY HALNORSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Rented the Hitler Building.

Messrs. Martin and Michael Houle-
han, of New Hampton, were in the
city last week and rented the Hitler
building, formerly occupied by the
Austin Larson clothing store. The
gentlemen will open up a soft drink
and confectionery store in a few
DAYS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
The Owls Will Dance.

The DEBORAH lodge of Owls are
making preparations for a big St.
Patrick's dance to be given by them
at Steyer's hall March II. Music will
be furnished by Helwig's seven piece
orchestra, and the Owls will see that
everybody attending will have good
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
shipred Cockerels to Elgin.

Martin Christopher shipped three
fine Rhode Island Red cockerels to
parties at Elgin yesterday. They were
high class birds and commanded d
good price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23

The DEBORAH high school girls bas-
ket ball team went to Lime Springs
last Friday and defeated the high
school team there by score of Is to
7.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
MENU
Specials for Sunday Dinner.

Onions, radishes, tomatoes, spin
ach cauliflower, sweet peppers, eel
cry, cucumbers, head lettuce, pars-
ley, leaf lettuce, and also all kinds
of fresh fruit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Coming Home Tomorrow.

Ben Bear, the square dealing clio
thier, is expected home tomorrow
from his 4Oth semi-annual buying ex-
petition to New York City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23

ALI daily Chicago papers cents.
at the Sugar Bowl. 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
VIII Serve Supper March 1.

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will serve a supper at tRenReetory on
Wednesday evening, March first,
commencing at $50, until all are
served. Following is the
MENU:
Roast Pork with Dressing
Glazed Apple Mashed Potatoes
with brown gravy
Rutabagas Pimento Dill Pickles
Rolls Cake 81 Coffee
Et. Taa. S-2w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23
Thompson

Feb. 29-Bicycle day, H. F..
Thompson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-02-23

FRED ]. RosENTHAL.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-22
RUSSELL SEES i
new KINGDOM
At wars END

Pastor Russelrs discourse on the
battle Of Armageddon at the Gennett
theatre last night was attended by q
large audience and the services were
impressive and stimulating to those
who listened to the venerable pas
tor.
Rev. Russell's addresse was based
upon the words of Jesus respecting
the Distress Of Nations with Perplex-
ity." Uuke 21:25-26.) He pointed
out that the word Armageddon Is used
symbolically in the Bible to refer to
the great climax of earth's strife. He
declared that 1t would mean the final
overthrow of the powers of sin. for
thereafter Messiah's kingdom will rule
the world. Continuing Pastor Rus
sell said:
Doubtless many will be shocked
with my declaration that this war and
the resulting greater calamity are OF
divine permission and arrangement.
clearly prophesied in scripture. The
gathering of the nations to the pres
ent struggle is referred to in the pro-
phecy of Joel, where the weak nations
are called upon to assert their strength
and where all Of them are commanded
(continued On Page Six.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-22
Fireman. is Accused
of Tapping Gas Main

Captain John Clements of the No.
3 chemical company. city fire depart.
ment, stationed on North A street was
arraigned to-day on a charge of hav-
ing tapped gas main at residence
where he and his wife formerly re-
sided. Recently Clements instituted
divorce proceedings, charging his
wife with cruel treatment. Once be-
fore he brought such action, but later
withdrew the complaint.
Mayor Robbins declined to sit as
Judge in the case today because Clem.
ents is an employe of the city. The
case will be heard some time the first
of next week. Prosecutor Keller and
R. X. Shiveley, the latter attorney for
Clements, have not yet agreed on a
special Judge.
The misdemeanor charged against
Clements was committed two years
ago, 1t is alleged in the affidavit
Clements will enter a plea of not
guilty. "Spite work." Clements said
today when asked for causes of the
action brought against him.
Prosecutor Keller says Mrs. Glenn.
ents was not instrumental in the
charge brought against her husband
The prosecutor says he discovered the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-22
POLITICIANS turn EYES
TOWARD PR0GRESSIVES
TO WATCH next MOVE

Political interest in Wayne county
has centered on the meeting of the
Progressive central committee next
Tuesday afternoon, because it is an
garding q Progressive county ticket
will be taken. Democrats and Repub-
lfcans are as much interested as are
the Progressives.
Democrats are very hopeful the de-
cision reached by eighteen Of the six
ty-four committeeman two weeks ago,
will be reaffirmed by a more repre-
sentative assemblage Of committee
members Tuesday. The fact that two
Democratic candidates were elected
two years ago is ascrjbed by Demo
cratic leaders to the fact that the Re-
publican ticket had powerful opposi-
ton in the shape of a Progressive
ticket.
On the other hand, county Rcpubli-
can leaders are confident their entire
ticket can be elected next November
If there is no Progressive ticket in
the field.
The majority OF Progressive lead
ers declare that most of the Progress
sive voters are opposed to Progress
sive county ticket, although insisting
upon the maintenance Of a county Or
ganization. County Chairman Price
holds this opinion, and it is probable
the eighteen committeeman who met
two weeks ago would back up Chair
man Price in his opposition to q coun-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-22
COUNCIL VOTES
SALE OF BONDS
TO BUY PLANT

To satisfy fully prospective purchas-
ers of special street improvement
bonds now owned by the Richmond
municipal plant, council at special ses-
sion last night passed a resolution by
vote Of ten to one, authorizing the
sale Of such bonds after they had been
appraised by three men, to be ap-
pointed by the circuit court. Council
also authorized the sale Of some equip
ment at the plant no longer used, an
engine, an alternator and q turbine,
which property will also be appraised
by the same commission Of court ap-
pointees.
The bonds, 266 in number, and of an
approximate value of $33,946.66. are a
part OF the general fund of the city
plant, having been transferred to that
fund when council, last Monday, abol-
ished the plant sinking fund and
transferred its monies and securities
to the general fund, to be eventually
applied toward the purchase Of the
electric plant Of the light. Heat and
Power company. The city desired to
convert the bonds into cash so coun-
Gil was called upon to authorize such
action.
Says Action Necessary.
City Attorney Bond explained to
council that the attorney for one of
the local banks thought it would be
necessary to provide a court appraise-
ment of bands held by the plant be-
fore they could be disposed of. The at
torney cited a state law which re-
quires appraisements of municipal per-
sonal property, of a value in excess of
[continued On Page six.]
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-01-22

Pianos will be mounted on auto
trucks which will be stationed in the
center of the street. 1t is expected
that hundreds OF persons will be at
tracted to the OPENING.
In addition to the program, every
one who attends the opening is cor
daily invited to inspect the business
houses and stores on Ninth street from
Main to North A. In each Of these
places attaches will escort visitors
through the establishments and every
courtesy will be shown.
The plant of the "Palladium" with
other business houses and stores along
North Ninth street tonight will OBJ
serve "Open House" to friends, patrons
and the general public. A cordial in
vitation is extended by the manage
ment to visit and inspect the building
from top to bottom.
There is probably no other business
which holds as great a fascination to
the public mind as the making OF a
newspaper 1t is more intimately link
ed with the lives, purposes, ideals and
activities of the people than any other
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