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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
CONFERENCE AT DUNBAR.
Lutheran Church Delegates to Meet
There May 81 to Juno z.

There May 81 to Juno 2.
Nine preachers and about twenty lay
delegates from the Lutheran churches
Of the Des Moines district OF the
United Lutheran Synod will meet at
the Dunbar church of the denomtna-
ton May 81 to June 2 in conference.
The program will open Wednesday
forenoon at 10: 30 and will be contin-
ued Wednesday and Thursday after
moons and evenings and the conference
will end Friday afternoon.
Wednesday forenoon the liturgical
service will be in charge of Rev. n.
G. Peterson, of Des Moines. and Rev.
Christopher Itse, of Irwin. will preach
the opening sermon. Rev. w. Lunde-
berg will introduce the theme. What
Can Do to Quicken the Spiritual
Life in the Congregation" which will
be opened for general discussion at
the Wednesday afternoon meeting.
Wednesday evening the Rev. Messrs.
Brenna and Peterson will preach in
English.
Thursday forenoon communion will
be followed with a short prayer ser
vice. In the afternoon Rey. Christian
Munson, of Norway, will introduce the
subject. THE Bible as Gods Word"
After this service the preachers will
go to the home of Mrs. Thore Barke for
a pastoral session to be followed by
supper that will be served by the hos
tess and her daughter, Isabelle. Thurs
day evening Rev. Messrs. Heimark, Of
Story City and Iste, of Irwin, will
preach. Friday the general discussion
will be continued until the closing ses-
sion in the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
MRS. BURT GETS DIVORCE.
Judge WiIlett Instructs Husband Re-
: aarding Duties to Wife.

] After hearing testimony for day
in the, application Tor divorce OF Mr5.
.Estella Burt from Howard. Burt, the
latter an NJ. & ST. L. engineer, Judge
{Willett this forenoon granted the d.
4vorce, and ordered paid alimony ana
maintenance for the adopted daughter
Helen Incidental to his ruling the
court gave Burt some sound advice
and pertinent instructions regarding
the duties of Ihdsband teslwife,: tespe-
cially wi1en&ttie wife was in poor
health, as the evidence showed Mrs.
Burt had been =
The court had previously ordered
Burt to pay temporary alimony OF
500, which has not yet been paid. Mrs.
Burt's attorney complained that he
had not been annie to. collect it. The
court ordered the 500 paid forthwith,
and in addition $500 Of permanent ALI
mony within ninety days. He directed
that whatever interest Burt had in
the homestead in this city should be
quieted, and that interest turned over
to Mrs. Burt Burt was ordered to pay
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
AUTOS BADLY DAMAGED.
Taxieab and Green Mountain Car Col
Tide at Corner of Main and Fourth.

Taxicab and Green Mountain Car Col
Tide at Corner of Main and Fourth.
Two automobiles were smashed, ana
four people narrowly escaped sole IN
Jury, when a taxicab belonging to Nc
Combs Bros, and an Overland car
driven by John Stapley, OF Green
Mountain, collided at the corner OF
Main and Fourth streets al 10: 40 FIJI
day nisht The Overland car was over
turned, but the three occupants were
uninjured. David Lusby, the taxi driver
received a slight cut on his cheek, nut
was otherwise unhurt. Harold Seleine
and Lierle Lennon of this city, were
in the Stapley car.
The Overland, driven by young slap
ley, was coming west on Main street,
and the taxi was going south on
Fourth. The cars came together at the
intersection of the two streets. Inc
Overland was overturned and swung
clear around, so that it was facing east.
while the taxi went straight into
telephone pole at the southwest corner.
The front ends of both cars were badly
smashed, glass was broken, and Oil ana
gasolene spilled all over the street. The
spokes were torn clear out of one of the
front wheels of the taxi, and the fend-
ers of both cars were bent almost
double.
Lusby said he was driving slowly and
did not see the other car at all. Stap-
lev thought he was driving about TWEEN
ty miles an hour. ~E"' -
According to H. F. McCombs young
Stapley today admitted responsibility
for the collision and had the taxicab re-
moved to a garage for repairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
AMUSE M.E'NTS.
A. tho Casino.

Tragedy Of the deepest sort is the
basis of 1.-The Bondman." with William
Farnum in the leading role, seen at the
Casino Friday night by large audiences
The gigantic actor whose specially IS
red blooded parts, which give him all
opportunity for good f1ghting, makes
splendid characterization In this pic
ture. which is unusual IN many re-
spects. The scenes are laid in Iceland
and the Isle Of Man, and the effects
produced by the director Of the picture
are fascinating and elaborate in the ex-
treme.
Mr.. Farnum, in the dual role of
Stephen Orry. the vagabond, who de-
serts his young wife after she has fall
| len in love with him because of his
great strength, ana Sthat Of. Jason, the
grown son Of Stephen, has great oppor-
tunities which he uses to the utmost
His unconscious, acts Of self sacrifice
turnout the entire production, when he
saves the man he had7sworn to kill and
finally gives up his own life for MIN,
are done with finish of action and
facial expression we'll worth seeing.
The story. is a. tense one,atelling sol
how Stephen Orgy Emarrfed Rachel.
daughter of the governor Of Iceland,
and then deserted her. Their son, ia
SOC. makes VOW to kill his father.
The father is dead, however so Jason
wants vengeance on his nalf brother,
Sunlocks, son of Stephen and Liza, a
profiigates Jason finds his half brot her,
but does not recognize him, and saves
him from death in the mines, when
Sunlocks is blinded. Later Jason dis
covers that ,Sunlocks is loved by
Greeba, who is Jasons hope Of happi-
ness. In supreme moment of sacri-
fee Jason substitutes himself for Sun
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
At the Hospitals.

Mrs. A. j. Dewitt, of New Provi-
dence underwent an abdominal Oper-
alton at the Deaconess this morning.
Her condition is satisfactory.
Mrs. o. Wingate. 4O1 South Fourth
street, submitted to an extensive alb
dominal operation at st. Thomas this
morning. Her condition is fair.
Howard Seat, of State Center, was
operated upon for appendicitis at the
Deaconess Friday afternoon. He is re-
covering satisfactorily. '"
Miss Minnie Reece, Of New Prov.
dence, underwent a nose operation at
' the Deaconess Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

TO Minnea polls, where she joins her
sister Emma and brother George and
his wife and goes to Longville, Mimi,
for a two weeks outing at Little Boy
lake. ~. fA. ~.
Mr. and Mrs..,W. A. Sandoe received
word Friday might, that Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl +, Jordan, of Cedar Rapids, are
parents OF a SON, born at six O'Clock
Friday evening. Mrs. Jordan was for
merly Miss Hazel Sandoe ."%
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This store will be closed all day
Tuesday, Memorial Day, the grocery
as well as other departments will close.
Please note, that all orders left in our
grocery department before 6 o'clock
Monday, will be delivered Monday
night. Levin Dry Goods Company.
There was. a good attendance at the
meeting Of the Baptist aid society,
which was entertained Friday after
noon by Mrs VIZ. Innes at her home,
All Hughes street. Following the bust
ness meeting the members sewed and
did fancy work and visited. while the
hostess served refreshments
Mesdames F. A. Smith. S. J. Strem-
Ter, C. r. Overturf and A. A. Andrews
were hostesses Friday afternoon to the
aid society of the Central Church of
Christ in the church parlors. After
a short business session the members
sewed on quilt blocks and carpet rags.
Later refreshments were served by the
hostesses.
Delicious Shrubs buttermilk bread is
a real appetizer. Ever notice the
beautiful white heart of the slice as 1t
lies on the plate? Notice the golden
brown crust that surrounds it? Moth
ing is SO good as a slice Of this good
healthful bread spread with good
country butter. The grocer sells lot
Of it.; just ask. Shrubs bakery and
cafe.
In honor of Miss Josephine Gabel-
man, who is to be married to DR.. Fred
Wahrer, of Fit. Madison, on June l.,
Mrs. r. w. McCreery and Mrs. F. L..
Meeker entertained thirty guests Fri
day at luncheon at the McCreery home,
7O4 West Main street. Large bouquets
of lilies of the-valley were used at
tractively in the decoration of the
three large tables at which luncheon
was served by Miss Marcia Meeker
and Mesdames F. r. Lay and H. H.
Nichols. During the afternoon the
guests pieced a pink and white sateen
quilt, which was presented to, Miss
Gabelman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
lmpression of NoNaItx.

: What makes you stand there
watching me operate this adding ma
chine?' asked the man in the bank.
I'VE have so much music out home,''
answered the loiterer, that it's kind Of
interesting to see somebody punching
lot of keys around without start
ing up some kind of tune."-Wash-
ington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
W. r. c. Wants Flowers.

, The w. r. c. Of Frank Thomas post
will have representatives in the base
ment Of the court house Monday after
moon to receive Gona tons of flowers
to be made into bouquets for Memorial
Day The corps will appreciate tho
gift Of flowers by all who are in
tereSted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
TINES PuBIIcAN MARsHAILTowN IOWA MAY ~. 1916.

$40 a month to his adopted daughter
Helen. girl of about II. for her
clothing. When asked with which
parent she wanted to live. the girl
said her mother. The court made no
order as to the custody of the child.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

locks. who Is about to be shot, and i
takes the death Vol1ey himself. The
picture Is full of.ydramatic situations.
and Farnums acting is fully as big and
strong as any of the scenes. His sup
porting cast is fullyssup to the stand |
ard, Est.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
LIScOMB MEMORIAL DAY.
To Be Observed Tuesday With Pro-
gram in Afternoon.

Memorial Day will be observed at
Liscomb Tuesday at exercises held "a
Grace Reformed church at o'clock.
The services are to be in charge Of tho
sons Of veterans and Ladies' Cemetery
Association. Rev. G. w. Biersborn vii.
give the address, the Reformed church
choir will sing, and the Lscomb band
will play.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
/, CITY IN BRIEF

Or. Bnliard. osteopath. IS West Main
Rubber bands. the size YOU want.
Marshall Printing Company.
Rev. Scott w. Smith, D. D., of Cedar
Rapids, viii preach In the Presbyterian
church on Sunday morning. Commit-
tee. lS5# E Re-. ~ -#
Mrs w. J. Mead formerly of Mar
shalltown but now of Cedar Rapids,
was in the city.today, being on her way
to Grinnell. %a-. ~
The Central church bible school
workers want 500 present at 9:45 a. M,
Sunday, and TOO the first Sunday in
June. "Children,s Day." Committee. "
One new piano and one second hand
Everett piano for sale, cheap. These
are bargains. Terms to suit. Mrs. NJ.
J.. Pierce. Phone Ss5. 20 West State
street. t- ~ tn. ... 49, 10. s-.E.-
!. Mr.. t:and Mrs E.; A. Francis arrived
hons this morning from Battle Creek,
Mich, where Mrs. Francis has been for
some time. She is somewhat improved
in health. 81 a. r..u IS 4
Loose leaf systems for all kinds Of
business. We have the kind you want.
We carry complete line Of l. P. and
De Luxe systems, Can sell you filters
for books you already have. Marshall
Printing Company. -. -
Convert your coal and wood stoves
into a gas range. A new device for
making gas from kerosene and air,
and burns a blue flame of intense
heat. See them burning in cook
stove, demonstration daily. Open
evenings. I. E. Huber, 10 West State
street '% - - -" 80 .,...'' '.-'' %:
Starting Saturday, May 81, the Stod-
dart cafe will be open evenings until
1880. A specially will be made of
ice cream, fruit sundaes. soft drinks,
sandwiches and salads. Come and find
cool place to sit and enjoy the
music which will be furnished by an
orchestra. Stoddart cafe.
The Snow Flake Club was enter
tanned Friday afternoon by Mrs. J. F.
Fenner at her home, Gil North First
avenue. The afternoon was spent So
ciaHy and with fancy work after the
business meeting. Mrs. Harry. Elliott
assisted the hostess in serving refresh
ments. Mrs. J. A. Greenlee will enter
tain the next meeting Of the club on
June at Riverside park. !,
%. g.s -'. ----s~---
After the business meeting of the
Pansy Club, which was entertained
Friday afternoon by Mrs. J. T. Presnall
at her home, 102 South Fifth avenue,
the members pieced quilts and enjoyed
a short program Of piano numbers by
Miss Cora May Calladine. At the
close of the afternoon, Mrs. Presnall
served a two-course lunch, assisted
by Mrs. G. E. Hockstellar.
Members of the Souvenir Club and
a few guests were entertained Friday
evening at the last meeting of the
season by Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Wilbur
and Mr.. and Mrs. H.>W.e Householder
at the Wilbur home, IN South Sixth
street. A four-course dinner was
served at seven O'clock by the host
esses. The guests were seated at
small tables decorated with bouquets
Of jessamines. The after dinner
hours were spent with the usual game
Of i've hundred. ~ ps.. - s.
Manager -wffbuf u. Ingisdue: 81 III,
Strand, arrived home Friday might from
Omaha, where he had been to- attend
the convention of the ,Nebraska sMotior
Picture Exhibitors Associatio =.
ton. Mr.. dngledue was on the program
a tho. ron van fipy, toJ1iy,u sSEYor, T p,,fl4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
TURNER HEADS BOARD.
Is Elected President of Cemetery A.
ISOLATION, Vice A. r. Rirchard

ISOLATION, Vice A. T. 6irchard.
At the annual meeting Of the board
Of directors Of the Marshalltown Gem =
etery Association, held Friday night.
George A. Turner was. elected presi-
dent. He succeeds the late A. r. Birch
ard. Mr.. Turner has been vice presI
dent. l.. G.. Abbott was elected vice
president and Superintendent S. w
Rubee secretary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27
DE-. Burkhart, osteopath. IA w. Main
Miss Eva Nickel left this morning
:, q, s,hn,,t ,riaif In Creatnn ~ ---- u

Mrs. Amelia Redel went Friday night
to Minneapolis, where she joins her
sister Emma and brother George ana
his wife and goes to Longville, Mimi,
for a two weeks outing at Little Boy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

40, sianaEer -wifbufzD. dngfsdue. 81 tie
Strand, arrived home Friday, night from
Omaha, where he had been to attend
the convention of the 'Nebrasla Motion
Picture Exhibitors Associatio % "A
ton. Mr.. dngiedue was on the program
at the convention. telling How Built
One of the Finest Theaters in. Iowa"
Before going tos omaha Mr.. Ingleduee
Des Moines, held May 1924. Mr.. In
gledue was elected vice president Of the
Iowa association and delegate to the
national convention, to be held in Chi
cago July 6-12. L." sss.. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

Rev. Scott w. Smith, d. D., Of Cedar
Rapids, viii preach In the Presbyterian
church on Sunday morning. Commit-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs, IVY. A. Sandoe received
word Friday night, that Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl f. Jordan, of Cedar Rapids, are
parents Of a SON, born at six o'clock
Friday evening Mrs. Jordan was for
nerly Miss Hazel Sandoe, .aE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

y Dr.. BUIIarU, OStcUpald, ID WEST Whit
Rubber bands, the size you want;
Marshall Printing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

The Central church bible school
workers want 500 present at 9:45 a. M,
Sunday, and 700 the first Sunday in
June, "Children,s Day." Committee. 3.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

Mrs w. j. Mead formerly of Mar
shalltown but now of Cedar Rapids,
was in the citystoday, being on her way
to Grinnell. ,-a&'E@.I,-s " ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

One new piano and one SECOND hand
Everett piano for sale, cheap. These
are bargains. Terms to suit. Mrs. M.
J. Pierce. Phone S65. 20 West State
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-27

!. Mr.. tsand Mrs e: A. Francis arrived
hons this morning from Battle Creek,
Mich, where Mrs. Francis has been for
some time. She is somewhat improved
in health - d.. rrg.n 90 Il SIS, 4
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Teachers Pensions.

Fifty-siX teachers in New Hampshire
are now receiving pensions from the
state under the provisions of the law
enacted at the last session of the leg
islature OF these Manchester has the
largest number with l. and Keene is
second with seven. Under the law re-
tired teachers are given q pension of
80 per cent of the average salary they
received the last five years they
taught. In the case OF women. can
didate for pension must be % years
old and must have taught 80 years in
the public schools, Is years Of which,
including the last 10, must have been
in New Hampshire schools. In the
case of men, candidates must be go
years old and have taught 50 years
Those of the required age who have
not taught so long are given pensions
based upon the time they did teach
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-24
PLACED BUSINESS
SECOND TO CHURCH
Statement by G.. L. Dunham, Superin
tendent Of Congregational Sunday
School-Oficers Chosen.

Following the regular morning ser
vice in the Centre Congregational
church yesterday the annual meeting
Of the Sunday school was held. Presi-
dent Edward G.. Crosby presiding. The
report of the secretary and treasurer,
+. r. Bemis, was accepted and adopted
and these officers were elected: Presi.
dent, Edward G. Crosby; superintend-
ent. George l.. Durham; assistants,
Fred c. Brown and Henry F. Jordan
secretary and treasurer, Ernest R. Be
mis-; librarians, Miss Orlena Ranney
and Miss Gertrude L. Marston; au
ditor, Julius f. Kuech; supt. of senior
department, Christie B. Crowell; supf
of intermediate department, Miss Flor
enee Hemenway-Wel supt. of junioi
department, Mrs. F. w. Kueeh; supt
of primary department, Mrs. f. z
Perry; supt. of beginners department
Mrs. w. I. IIaigh.
In accepting the office of superin
tendcnt Mr.. Dunham said that on ac
count OF the disturbed condition O
business he intended to be relieved O
! some OF the duties which had en-
croached upon his time the pas
year. but had decided TO accept a re
election provided the school woult
pledge its support, which il did Yer,
heartily. Mr. Dunham said that h
! thought more of the Centre churcI
than he did his business and that h
would rather see his business fail tha
to see the church fail, asserting tina
his statement was no idle talk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-24
PAGE HELD IN JAIL
AWAITING HEARING
Pleaded Not Guilty i'll Springfield,
Mass, to Charge of Larceny -
Bonds Fixed at $500.

James A. Page of Boston, former
resident of Brattleboro who was ar
rested in Providence, r. l., at the re
quest of the Springfield, Mass, police
on warrant charging him with IS
suing Il worthless check for SIS, is in
iail in Springfield awaiting a hearing
Jan. IS.
Page appeared in the Springfield Pc
lice court Saturday morning and
pleaded rot guilty to charge of lar
ceny He was held under bonds of
$500 for trial Jan. 2s.
The police charge Page with secur-
ting the money from Carl S. Neaohau
of Springfield, Jan 5, giving a ehecn
drawn on the Second National bank
of Boston for SO. He secured the
money, the police say, by assuming tC
be 9 representative Of the Nationa
| Casket company
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-24
TRAVELLING BAG
GIVEN TO COXSON
Men at S. A Smith Factory Expressed
Goodwin TO Cne Who Had Been
Superintendent 15 Years.

The employees Of the s. A. Smith
Mfg. Co, shortly before closing time
Saturday afternoon presented f. F.
Ccxson a handsome leather travelling
bag fully equipped with travelling uten-
sis. J. J. Eckels presented the bag in
behalf Of the men over whom Mr. Cox
son has been superintendent the past
- years, expressing regret on their
part that Mr.. Coxson was TO sever
connections with the company and go
to Springfield, Mass, this week to take
position Mr.. Coxson, who was com
pletely surprised. responded, thanking
the men not only for the gift but al
so for the expression of goodwill to-
ward him. Mr.. Coxson had been en-
ployed by the firm, which originally
was Smith & Hunt, % years, and for
4 - years had been superintendent OF
the factory. His place win be taken
| by Joseph II. Watson of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-24
NUMEROUS VICTIMS
OF GRIP IN TOWN
Average OF so a Day Out of High
School-Nineteen Employees Of
White River Chair Co. Out.

The grip and kindred ills, while by
no means so severe as they are report
ed to be in other sections of the eoun-
try, have not missed Brattleboro. There
are few stores or places of business
which have not felt more or less seri-
ously the effects of this epidemic. Gen
orally the patients are not confined 30
their homes more than a few days, hut
as fast as one returns to work another
leaves.
ln'the public schools quite percer+.
age of the pupils are missing from
their places daily and in the high
school the, average Of victims of the
grin is about 80 day.
The plant of the White River Chaii
company was very short handed last
week. when II employees We're out nj
one time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-24
DIED DAY BEFORE
CREDITORS MEETING
Walter S. Brown of Wilmington Filed
Voluntary Petition - Walter E.
Howe Appointed Trustee.

The first meeting Of creditors in the
bankrupt estate of Walter s. Brown Of
Wilmington was held this morning IL
the office of the county clerk before
John f. Gale of Guilford, referee in
bankruptcy. Mr.. Brown fled volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy Jan. j. He
died in his home in Wilmington yester-
day.
Mr.. Brown was brought to the Ne
mortal hospital here two weeks ago
and was taken to the Brattleboro Re
treat. Last Tuesday he was taken back
to his home in the ambulance Mr.
Brown leaves his wife and four chill
dren
Walter E. Howe was appointed trus
tee of the estate and o. o. Ware. G
T. Ware and Charles A. Brown, all q
Wilmington, were appointed appraisers