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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-18
Wanted Napoleon Shot.

Gebhart Won Bluecher was born In
1742 at Bostock. Prussia. At the age Of
"A he entered the Swedish army, and
four years later was captured by the
Prussians in the Pomeranian cam
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-18
Improvement at Grinnell.

Special to Times
Grinnell, Oct. 1S.-Work is already
quite well advanced on the tearing
down Of the old eye-sore that has
stood for so long as the city tool house
next to the water tower on Main street
south. At the present rate Of progress
the debris will be cleared away and
the walls Of the new building will be
rising almost before the public is
aware Of a beginning.
The finishing work has begun on
both the new Herald and the Registe,
buildings and they are expected to be
ready for occupancy within two OF
three weeks at farthest. The presi-
dents house on Park street is up to the
second story and being pushed as fast
as the number Of men who can work
without getting into each others way
will permit. Mart & Son have the dec
Grating Of the new Strand completed,
the floors laid and scraped and will
soon be ready for their opening. The
contractor for the new electric light
and heating plant has begun work
and will push it hard. a.:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-18
CHAPLIN DEPOT ROBBED.

Five Quarts Of Liquor and Few Cents
in Change Censtitute Loot.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. Oct. 1S.-Burglars entered
the VI. & st. l.. depot at Chaplin! Mon-
day night, and stole five quarts OF
liquor and few cents In change was
taken from the cash drawer. A pair
of scissor" was used to pry open the
cash drawer. From appearances 1t
might have been the work Of inexperi-
enced persons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-18
Brief News Of Allison.

Special to Times-Repubhcan.
Allison, Oct. 1S.-At the meeting OF
the Butler county fair association the
following officers were elected to serve
during the coming year: President,
John Coster, Shell Rock; Secretary, O.
F. Missman. Allison; Treasurer, II. f..
Wild, Allison. L. Lucas, Of Greene
who had been serving as vice-presi-
dent, was made member Of the board
Of directors.
Miss Bauwina Christina Franken
and Carl F. Wiebke were united in
marriage Sunday afternoon. The GER
emony took place at 4 o'clock in the
German Lutheran church In Allison.
C. ID. Holley has retired as landlord
Of the Hotel Allison. c. r. ,McDougall,
who comes here from Waterloo, Is the
new landlord.
Mrs. M p. Jones, Of Park RAPIDS,
Mimi, is visiting friends in Allison.
Eugene, the little son OF Mr. and
Mrs l.. n. Potter. had the misfortune
to suffer partial fracture of one OF
his lower limbs.
County Treasurer James Barlow Is
making preparations for the building
Of a new residence in the west part Of
town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-18
Packing For Vacation.

Jack
Yes p
Cant you bring some fat friend
home to dinner? Il positively must
have some heavyweight to, sit on my
trunk."-Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-18

ONNo kerOSehes INC
X cheapest Kind Of fuel
and always available.
Any good kerosene will
give satisfaction. but for best
results use Perfection Oil.
This little furnace Of heat
ing energy lit weighs only
twelve pounds, is IS inches
high and IL inches in diam
eter) will save a lot on your
fuel bill II you live in =
house, and add a lot to
your comfort if you live in
m Apartment.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20
SELLS DOG FOR
RAILWAY FAKE

WICHITA. Kan, April s...-In the
earlier days bavtering was the meth
Cd OF exchange. The Indians used
wampums, beads and other trinkets
10 secure things that they desired.
All the records OF bartering were
placed in the discard recently at the
Union station. when . woman OK.
changed Q collie dog for two tickets
to Fort worth. Tex.
Mrs. Martha Feuton. an elderly
woman. accompanied BY her daush'
ter and . collie dog, sntered the Of
Acs Of 2. =. Books. city passenger
agent, ana informed him that they
wanted TO % 70 F0rt Worth. Tex.
He told them what II would cost and
they were dismaysd. they informed
him that II was urgspt that they %,
hut that they did not have sufncient
funds TO dsfray their expenses. They
were willing. the woman said. 10
trade the collie dog for the tickets.
MIR. Brooks studied the matter for q
moment attempting to think Of What
use he could put . collie dog. Moth
ine came to his mind, and he said
that ne would hnd . purchaser. Mr..
Wright. who was at the once At the
time. stated that he would take n.
The tickets we're purchased and
with parting pat aad ,sosrowful
look they bid goodbye - their dog.
~ Mr.. Wright led hin away.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20
MONTHLY PAY ROLL, 100000.

Big Chevrolet Plant viii Produce $4,000
Cars in 1916
General Manager Hardy Of the Chevrolet company.
declares that the 1916 will far more important
changes than those Of the year just closed
Extraordinary Increase
According to present plans the Chevrolet company
will produce close $4,000 this year. In 1914
this company turned out only 10000 cars
The Chevrolet company 10 hurriedIy building hundreds
OF homes for its new employees.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

Buick Company to Double Capacity of Flint
Plant
President Nash. Of the General Motors Company. re-
Gently announced that plans were under way for
doubling the production Of the Buick Motor Company In
the next eight months.
5000 Houses Needed at Once
Mr. Nash declared that Flint must build at least 5000
take Of the thousands Of new employees,
and that the forces at the Buick plant would be ncreas
ed rapidly the houses were provided.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

The Walker-Weiss Company has had q year cf N
eQuaed prosperity factory building erected
early In the year has already become small, oWtng
to the demand for the companys products.
The Champion Ignition Company. the Armstrung
Wheel Works and the Marvel Carburetor Company, and
Others found the year 1915 unexpected
prosperity, and 1916 looks oven brighter.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

In Germany the Master hare 10 sl.
most 20 important . figure In nurs.
cry lore a. the Christmas 81. NicAo-
Las. Children are tsusAt - believe
that " they are GOOD . white hars
will steal Into the hesee 60 Easter
eve and hils any nu0eUs- % besuti-
fully colersl eggs h go eesnsrs Tor
the geod little ehil1rVa. 7
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20
Fnts Great Building Activity is Causing Realty Values

Half Million Dollars Worth Of New Factory
Buildings Started for Buick Company
The construction work half million dolarsf
worth Of factory buildings for the Buick company
has been started These buildings viii constitute
the motor casting plant which will leave the old
motor casting plant available for the WestonMott Co.
which is also planning to double its capacity
Rapid Growth of Flint Congests Post Office
More Room to Be Provided
The government has purchased additional property
and will erect handsome building
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

mo investment II 20 safe. %
sure. so certain to enrich In owner
as well located realty. always
advise my friends to place their
savings In realty IN some growing
city. There is no such savingD
bank anywherer-Grover Cleveland
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

New factories are locating In Flint, because land
10 cheap. They can buy acre for less than
they must pay for . lot Ear outside Of . city
that has grown.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

The Flint varnish Works. the largest factory OF Its
kind in the world has had most remarkable growth
during past year. requiring construction Of several
new buildings.
The Imperial Wheel Works, with its increased bust
ness found II necessary rebuild its factory In
order to handle the demand for wheels.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

Builders Rush to Flint
The rush of the builders supply homes and other
buildings to take of the rapid increase In popu
laton resulting expenditures that little short OF
marvellous when compared to previous years
Az records since the building code was established
were smashed last year.
Over $50O,0OO to Be Spent on City Improve
ments In 1916
The improvements consist OF pavsments and three
classes Of sewers-santary. storm water and inter-
ceptors.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

"A perfect type o. British beauty"
10 the tribute . fam6us English art
let pays Lady Anselssy. the wife Of
sir Charles ". Passt, sixth marquis
OF AnssIssy, and daughter TO the
duke ee Rutland,
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20
A MULLIONAIRE'S
ADVICE

Buy real estate In rapidly grow
ing manufacturing oenters. Then
work hard II your ssual business.
Your real estate purchases will
make your old aSs comfortabls."--
Russell Sage.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

Rapid Growth Of bort Motor Car Company
The Dort Motor Car Company. an entirely new fao.
tor year ago. has experienced most wonderful a.
velopment during the year. IA
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20
to Rise Rapidly!

Building Permits Nearly Trebled in 1916
Greater Activity This Spring
There were nearly three times as many permits is
sued in 1915 in the year preceding The total value
OF all work is placed at $210487s, against $773027
in 1914
During the Arst three months Of this year (1916)
the building permits nearly Ave times great
last spring for the period.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20
From 2 Cars a Day to
1000 q Month

The company was producing two day last
May. The demand for bort cars has made 1t tanecss.
sary to increase the production to 1000 month
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

How Fortunes Are Made
The ale aires ef New York. Chicago. Detroit,
Les Angeles, bought CLOSE IN
when cities startiug 10 grow.
DO yeu the peiats
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20

have been destroyed. along with YES
sells of belliserent ownership, In
constantly increasing numbers.
Sometimes the merchantmen attack
ed has been warned and summoned
to surrender before being fired upon
or torpedoed; sometimes passen-
gers or crews have been vouchsafed
the poor security Of being allowed
tn take the ships boats before she
was sent to the bottom. But, again
aud again, no warning has been giv.
en-. no escape even to the ships
boats allowed TO those on board.
What this government foresaw must
happen has happened. Tragedy has
followed tragedy on tho seas In such
fashion, with such attendant circum.
stances. "a to make II grossly evil
dent that warfare of such sort, II
warfare Il be, cannot be carried on
without the most paipabie violation
OF the dictates alike Of right and OF
humanity. Whatever the disposition
and intention OF the imperial Ger.
man government, II has manifestly
rfoved impossible for II to keep such
methods of attack upon The COM
merce Of It's enemies within the
bounds set by either the reason or
the heart of mankind.
in February of the present year.
the imperial German government In
formed this government ana the
other neutral governments OF the
1woSId that h hal reason 70 believe
thst ~ Osvssnasat = Great Brit
The Detroit times., 1916-04-20
THE BEST INVESTMENT

More money 10 made from the rise In real estate
alues than all other causes combined.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

Intersection with the Dallas road by
paving the same with asphaltie con-
crete pavement and the building OF
curbs on either side of said streets
when found necessary in accordance
with the terms of said resolution,
and.
whereas, in accordance with the
ordinances and charter OF said city.
after duly advertising for bids. the
said work of improving said streets
above described has been let to Tay-
lor. Walker and Bell; and,
Whereas, a contract has been
duly entered into between said city
and the firm of Taylor, Walker and
Bell. on the 18th day of August,
1916. for the performance of said
work, and a bond has been given by
said firm on the - day OF Sep
TENDER, 1915, for the performance
of said work, and for the maintenance
of same. and the city engineer of the
city of waxahachie has filed his re-
port with the city council as to the
cost of Improvement of said streets,
and as to all other matters required
by the ordinances and charter of said
city and laws of the state of Texas;
now, therefore.
BE it resolved by the city council
of the city of Waxahachie:
That the report or statement OF
the city engineer having been duly
examined is hereby approved; and,
Be it further resolved that part of
the cost of said improvement shall
be assessed against the abutting prop
erty upon the streets to so be inn
proved and the owners thereof, and
the total cost of said improvement
shall be paid and betrayed as follows:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

]. Joe Evans. city secretary Of the
city Of waxahachie. in pursuance OF
hereinafter so out resolutions. do
hereby give notice. by publication OF
same. Of the matters and things
THEREIN contained. which resolution Is
as follows. to-wit.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
EcOuSCIL OF THE CITY OF WAXA-
IHAcHIE, DETERMINING THE Me-
IcEssITY OF LEvYING AN ASSESS
MENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY.
land THE OWNERS THEREOF.
lABUT1ING UPON WATER STREET
FROM IT'S INTERSECTION WITH
THE EAST LINE Of MONROE
STREET TO IT'S INTERSECTION
WITH THE WEST LINE OF FERRIS
AVENUE. AND FERRIS AVENUE
FROM IT'S INTERSECTION WITH
THE NORTH LINE OF WATER
STREET TO IT'S INTERSECTION
WITH THE DALLAS ROAD FOR A
PART OF THE COST OF IMPRoV-
ING SAID STREETS, FIXING THE
TINE FOR A HEARING OF THE
SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROP
ERTY CONCERNING THE SAME,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY SEC
RETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAIp
HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE
CHARTHR AND ORDINANCES OF
SAID CITY.
Whereas, the city council OF the
city of Waxahachie have heretofore,
by resolution, ordered the improve
ment of Water street from its inter-
section with the east line OF Mon
roe street to its intersection with the
west line of Ferris avenue, and Fer
ris avenue from its intersection with
the north line of Water street to its
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

Now. therefore. be it further re-
solved. that hearing shah be Civ
en- to said owners, or their agents,
or attorneys, and all fpezspqs inter
sslst IN abe. said nsltter, as To said
ASSESSMENT and as 10 the amount 10
be assessed against each owner and
his property. and as TO the benefits
of said property by reason OF said
$3.50 o'clock p. m. at which time al
OF said owners. their agents or after
OF any other matter Or
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

f, The owners Of property abutting
on said streets named to be improv-
ed shall pay the whole cost of instai-
Hing concrete curbs In front OF their
respective property, and the owners
of property abutting on said streets
to be improved, shall pay the re-
mainder of the cost of the improve
meut of said streets after there has
been deducted from the whole cost
of the Improvement the amounts pay
able by the city of Waxahachie, un-
der section CAD hereinafter set out.
and the amounts payable by the
steam railways and street railways
Iunder section OBJ hereinafter set
out. provided in no event shall more
than three-fourths (3-4) of the cost
of such improvements, exclusive of
cutters and curbs installed, be as
sessed against such property owners
and their property.
(A) The city of Waxahaehie shall
pay the whole cost of improving the
intersections of other streets and al
Ieys with said streets above named
to be improved, except so much OF
the cost to be paid by the street rail-
ways and steam railways as provid-
ed in section OBJ.
Obj The owners of steam railways
and street railways occupying said
streets named to be improved or the
intersections thereof with other
streets and alleys shall pay the whole
cost of such improvement between
and under the rails and tracks OF said
railways and eighteen (1S) inches On
the outside thereof.
That the part of the said cost to
be paid by the said property own
ers assessed against them and their
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

adjourned from day to day until fu,-
|ly accomplished. And the city sec
rotary of the city of Waxahachie is
hereby further ordered and directed
TO give notice of the said hearing by
mailing to said owners, their agents
Ior attorneys, copy hereof. and by
publication hereof as required by the
flaws of the state of Texas. and the
ordinances and charter of the city
Iof Waxahachie: and,
BE it further resolved, that this
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13
OFFICIAL PUBL ICATION

property abutting upon al.
shall be paid in five eoa.,
ments' the first payable /, :.
'fo' days after the final sous-'
and acceptance of the ~o,. !
city: One in one (i) year 49,.
date; and one in two q, ya,.''
said date; and one in three a,
from said date; and one IN ~ :
years from said DAFT
interest at the rate Of si,,. "
cent per annum. interest a,,,r
nually as it accrues. prov,a-s
any property owner may han !
option of redemption befor, -.
ity by paying the princiuar :,
crued interest; and,
Whereas, according to tls -.
or statement of the said city eur,,-
hereby approved by the CITY os-.s
the total estimated cost o, su,s |.
provement is s2s.s5s.12. and :
proportion and amount Of and :.
to be assessed against the sh,s
property and its owners is a. ,oa..'
For paving, including
gutter. ......... .sso,tg;a
For curb. ............. lms
Against the street rail-
way. ........ Nn
Against the city. -. Gina
That the amount per front a.
assessed against each owner Is a. n
lows: s2.04.
Whereas, according to the said =
port and statement the names 0, d.
owners of Said property and a. a
scription Of their property, and IL
amounts contemplated to be ss,s
sed against each lot or parcel M
it's owner are as follows:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 13.--Ru
dolph pitched Boston to | to 0 vic
tory over Chicago in one gene yes
torday. then twirlcd nine innings OF
the second game, which went thir-
teen innings before darkness inter
fcred. with the score tied. to 3
Rudolph was retired when Tyler
betted for him in the ninth and
finished out the game.
Carter gave Rudolph hard bat
tic In the first contest, holding the
Braves to three hits. By its victcry
In the first contest Boston clinched
the seasons series with Chicago.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

things in connection herewith, when
hearing shall be held in the council
chamber at the city hall in the city
oil Waxahaehie. Ellis county, Texas,
on the sfd DAY Of ottasei. 1916. at
neys or persons interested in said
property are notified to appear AMI
toe heard; at which hearing said own
ers or other persons may appear, by
counsel or in person. and may offer
evidence, and said hearing shall be
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Sept. 10
Detroit again hit Cleveland pitchers
hard and won. 10 to 2. Cobb led In
the onslaught, making two singles
and two home runs, each of the
latter with man on.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13
WASHINGTON. Sc

WASHINGTON. Sept. 10. - The
Washington Americans closed the
season yesterday with a rally in the
ninth and tenth innings which turn
ed an apparent defeat at the hands
OF Boston in to 3 victory. The
finish was interrupted by series OF
wrangles over umpires decisions
which delayed play quarter of an
hour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

We are not authorized 10 guaran-
tee you postoffice III you make a
large contribution to the democratic
campaign fund, but we feel certain
such an act will not In any way lessen
your chances.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

The Fort Worth Record announces
a series of articles setting forth
facts I'm connection with the meth
DDS of the Ham Ramsey evangelistic
party aud some of it's associates, I"
Well, anything appearing In the Rec
ord won't do Ham and Ramsey any
harm.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

The republicans and the demo-
Gratis both seem 10 have determined
To leave Texas out OF their speak
ing Itineraries. We suppose there
II some good reason for this.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

The eyes OF all dry counties In
Texas are on Tarrant county. Peo-
pie throughoutrthe state are waiting
TO see II Tarrant will throw off the
shackles OF saloon domination and
take her place along with other
counties which have been freed from
this blight.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

congressman will now express to
their constituents their bitter opposi-
tion to the pork barrel, but at the
same time they will contend that the
little appropriation which they got
through To clean out Turtle creek
was all legitimate and proper
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

With Roosevelt and LaFoiiette
pulling one way and Penrose and
Barnes pulling the other there Is
some danger OF tearing Candidate
Hughes pants.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

Albert spangle Of Fort Wayne
claims to have read the New Tesla
ment through sixty times and the
Old Testament seven times. That
puts him little ahead of us in the
per centage column.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

CHICAGO, Sept. 13.--Carl Well
man held Chicago to three hits yes
tcrday, while his teammates bunch
ed hits off Benz and this, coupled
with erratic fielding by the locals,
gave st. Louis to 8 victory.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

Ellis county has been dry about
fourteen or fifteen years, and the
brewers couldn't pile up wealth
enough TO induce the people OF this
county TO 20 back TO the old saloon
regime. Every portion of the coun-
~ has prospered since the saloons
were voted out.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13
CROWmNG EACH OTHER.

= CHICAGO. Sept. ts.--Brook- Z
. lyn getting only an even break 4
. In its douhle-header yesterday
. with Pittsburgh lost half a 4
= game of its lead. both its ri
. walls In the National league 4
. race. Philadelphia and Boston, 4
. winning The results leave
. Philadelphia only osfe game
. from first place and Boston in
. third. three games behind the 4
. Robins. 4
. II was a good day for De- 4
. troit in the American league.
. The Tigers romped to victory
. at Cleveland, while the leading 4
= Red SoA dropped tough bat
. tie TO Washington. The Jen- I
. nings men stand today only half I
. game behind Boston. To add I
. to- the Detroit triumph. Chiea- &
. SO Tell hack half game thru I
. its defeat by st. Louis, the
. White sox nov holding third 4
. place. two games back of Bos- I
. ton. I
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

The democrats ard the repubii-
cans both seem pleased with the re-
sult in Maine. That being The case
the balance Of the country should
BE- satisfied
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

A we'll known physician says that
meat is tho most expensive article
OF diet and the least necessary. That
is one Of the reasons, but not the
main one. why we buy less of 1t
than We used 10.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

According 10 Secretary Kinks adj
ding machine the pros will only have
twenty votes In the state senate.
which In one short of the number
required TO submit a prohibition
amendment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

Fort Worth never did have much
reputation for Law and order. and
the assault made on a preacher there
Monday night adds one more spot
to tia black eye.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-13

Detroit won again yesterday and
Boston lost This leaves the Tigers
only half a game behind Boston
does not play today and ii Detroit
wins from New York, the Jennings
bunch will be at the top.