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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mesdames Ida Winters and Bert Will
son were visitors in LeGrand Thurs
daY. - .sENglt slt'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

81 Carl Lewis, OF Taylor town
went Thursday evening to Lynn
TO attend the funeral OF her aunt,
Rebecca Ratcliff, formerly OF
Brand, who died Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14
Hodsss'

u BRING your watches IN. Hodgss. n
ak NV M RI f. .t5F
Come to Film Lutheran church to
night. Committee. @ i3f
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14
1dEs-REPUBIICAN MARsHALLTOWN, IOWA: APRIL IA 1916

Kodak finishing. The Kodakery.
All 4siit.ls ~ ~ w u III
Farm loans. William Battin. Si0
North First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs. w. T. Leins, OF, Grinnell, re-
turned home Thursday after a visit
here with her son, w. J. Leins. y.--
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

| Fine Early Ohio potatoes IS cents a
| peck. Reynolds g. Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

DR.. Bullard, oateopath. is West Main,
0eft gt55s.
Come to Elm Lutheran church to-
night. Committee. y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14
! 8. =. futile. ,ew.lsr ara opsiclan.

N o. =. futile. jewtler And opttcian-
Mrs. c. A. Berggren spent the day in
Nevada.
For sale: >cadillac tive-passenger
touring car. f.. T.. Meeker.
Mrs George Timmons and son John,
Of Marietta, were in the city today.
Mrs. A. L. Arnold returned home
Thursday from a visit with friends IN
EAdora. #t.l
Mrs. W. a. Moon and Miss Clara
tSwitzer, of Gearing, We're Thursday
visitors in the city. %
st. elizabeth Society will hold an ex-
change at Carriers economy store to-
morrow. COMMITTEES.
St. Paul's Guild will hold an en-
change at Lays store Saturday at III
o'clock Advertisement.
Mrs. w. A. Collins and daughter and
Mrs. j. J. Mitchell, were in 1.-The city
from Hampton Thursday
Mrs. w. r. Leins, of Grinnell, re-
turned home Thursday after visit
here with her son, w. J. Leins. r-
A class of the Baptist church will
hold an exchange at Levin's tomorrow
commencing at 1880. Committee.
Mrs. F. C. Graves and daughter Jean.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs. w. "A. Moon and Miss Clara
!Switzer, of Gearing, were Thursday
visitors in the city. as@N @'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs. Henry Weber entertained the
German aid society Thursday after
noon at her home, 300 East State street
After the regular business meeting the
members sewed on quilt blocks and
carpet rags. Later the hostess served
refreshments, assisted by Mrs. L. A
Ritter and Miss Alice Baird. The next
meeting of the society will be held al
the home of Mrs. Ritter, 5O4 East Main
street. ~ %r.. Gs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

| Mrs. w. A. Collins and daughter ano
Mrs. J. J. Mitchell, were in the city
| from Hampton Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs. J. C. Moore, of ,Oskaloosa, re-
turned home Thursday after visit
here with Mrs. Charles Dicks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

st. Elizabeth Society will hold an ex-
change at Carriers economy store to-
morrow Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs. a. L. Arnold returned home
Thursday from visit with friends In
EIdora f.. x
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Il Mrs George Timmons and son John,
OF Marietta, were in tho city today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

For sale: >Cadillac tive-passenger
| touring car +. T.. Meeker. n.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

St. Paurs Guild will hold an ex-
change at Lays store Saturday at 10
o'clock ADV '.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Alpha Chapter Of Westminster Guild
was entertained Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. George Whitton at her home, 10
North Third street. The lesson study
was under the direction of Mrs. G. 3.
Moehrl, and Mrs. Mary Ayers had
charge of the bible study. After a short
business meeting social hour was en-
joyed and the hostess served refresh
ments, assisted by Mrs. Fred Steven
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

An interesting talk on Health Per
tanning to Child Life in the Home and
School" was given by Or. w s. Devine
to the members Of the S. c. j. Club OF
Taylor Township Thursday afternoon
when the club was entertained by Mrs
E. C.. Wetherbee at her home, 103 West
State street. After the program MRS
Clayton IS. Thomas assisted her mother
| in serving refreshments. IS =" -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Miss Hazel Kendall was surprised by
a company of her friends Tuesday
evening at the home of Miss Marie NC
Mahon. 14OS South Center street
Games and music were enjoyed and
lunch was served in two courses by
Misses Marie Mcmahon, Frances
Huber, and Hazel Probst.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs w. d. Presnall, of Albion, visited
in the city Thursday with her sister
in-Iaw, Mrs. J. T. Presnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

OF interest to local people is the &C
count contained in the Madison, Wis.
Democrat of a musical given by Mrs
Charles A Mann and her sister, Mrs
Isle w. Brown. The program was
given at the Unitarian parish house
and was attended by 200 guests. Mrs
Frank P. Kennedy, also a former Mar
shalltown resident, took part in tn
program, singing group of songs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

II ssf X r = -5
Mrs, G. a. Berggren spent the day in
Naynda fs9a 35Jfs3lt III sfesF t5s 37s#s.s 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

& After the regular business meeting of
the aid society of Elm Lutheran
church, Rev. p. c. Danielson, of Fort
Dodge, who is holding Lenten services
in the church this week, gave an In
teresting talk on what the aid society
means to the church. Refreshments
were served by the hostesses, Mrs.
oliver Peterson and Mrs. Selmer
Thompson, who were assisted by Mrs
C.. b. johnson and Mrs. Abel Nielsen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mccarthy, loz
North Second avenue, arrived home
this morning from Denver, where they
were called by the illness Of MIR. NC
Carthy's sister, Miss Emma MCCARTHY.
While they were in Denver they heard
an interesting talk by Judge Ben
Lindsey on his trip with the Ford peace
party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Police Court Chronicles

j. Collins, poet, hunRered.
A sign read Full meal FIVE courses,
pie and coffee, t5c."
That's coarse but suited to a poets
purse" said Collins. He entered. A bull.
dog dozed under the table. ]. Collins poet.
kicked Brutus, brute. Brutus retired,
growing. to mediate over a real wrong
The poet opened a valise and pulled
a tall bottle therefrom. He placed II on
the table and ordered q glass. also bean
soup, pork and beans. string beans, lima
beans and succotash "a mixture of beans
and CORN. He asked whether the coffee
was made from the bean and was told II
was. He ordered some There was no
bean pie. Collins was put out. He was
put out another way later.
"T need beans in my system for my
bean development" said the poet, tapping
his head. The waiter tapped his head,
also made circular motion with his hand
to initiate wheels going round and looked
half sympathetic. half apprehensve.
The poet pulled a poem from his pocket.
He took drink from the giass--a drink
which had come from the bottle which had
come from the valise He started to
disclaim in a loud voice:
A man i1ith patches on his pants
Cried, "My kingdom for a shdue."
hobo, who had patches on his
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15

trousers and bristles on his chin. left his
beef stew and Java and went outside He
returned brick in one hand. plank
with nail sticking from the end in the
other The dog. unable to Withstand the
poetry started on personally conducted
tour of revenge. A cop poked his head
In the door and drew and flourished his
club
After Collins wounds had been eau
terlzed and he had received the Pasteur
treatment and nail puncture had been
treated and a dent in his head ironed out,
he was arraigned before Magistrate Byron
Wrigley
Glad to meet any one whose first name
Is Byron" said Collins. That's a real
poetic name"
"The trouble" he added, was caused
by trying to employ a stenographer. The
strain was too much"
Where do you lve?" asked Magistrate
Wrlgley.
mo home" said John
you really are poet them remarked
the Judge. go to your no home and sin
no more"
'T'll try the Washington avenue freight
cars" said Collins, poet, and flew toward
the SchuylkIll River.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Warrant Out for Lodge Secretary

on charges contained In n suit brought
by the North side Lithuanian Republican
Alliance Of Philadelphia, sick and death
beneficial society, Judge Gllpin, of the
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
TRAINER JOINS ANTI-VARE
CAMP, POLITICIANS BELIEVE
Clash Between Councilman and Nc
Coach Emphasizes Breach

The clash between City Treasurer Nc
Coach and Select Councilman Henry i
Trainer, of the Sd Ward, at yesterdays
meeting Of Councils Finance COMMITTEES
was regarded by politicians today as proof
Of statements that have been made from
time to time during the last few weeks by
friends Of Trainer that the Sd Ward
Organization leader has left the Ware
camp and is preparing to support the PEN
rose-McNichol faction at the coming prim-
airy election
The clash between Trainer and the CITY
Treasurer arose over the question of CITY
deposits In the banks. Trainer took Nc
Coach to task for not having submitted
to Councils Finance Committee a months
~ statement of the city's funds and the
bank deposits, which Chairman Gaffney.
OF the Finance Committee. declared is
required by law.
The argument resulted in formal re-
quest being made for such statement
IN the future, and was n topic of general
discussion in political circles
The Trainer desertion from the Ware
camp where he had been powerful for
years, occurred shortly after the election
last November, according to friends of
trainer. Trainer himself will not discuss
mis- attitude toward the Wares
The Wares support of Governor Brum-
baugh in the latter's fight for local optIon
caused the break between the yares and
Irainer, according TO political observers
ware followers say that Trainer was re-
FUSED the Craftsmanship of the Finance
Committee by the Wares because of his
attitude on the liquor question, and that
this made the breach between the Wares
and Trainer wider.
Since the new Administration went into
ohlce. Trainer has consistently opposed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
COLONIAL DANES
RDORSE DEFENSE
Preparedness for
Peace and Wilson's For
eign Policies

resolution indorsing preparedness was
adopted by the Pennsylvania Society OF
the Colonial Danes Of America TODAY at
the annual meeting held in Independence
Hall, With one accord the society an.
proved of preparedness, but in n moderate
way. Although his name was not men.
toned the society seemed TO favor Presi-
dent Wilson's method In dealing with the
foreign situation confronting the country.
The resolution for preparedness was
passed unanimously and expressed the
hope that lit may be only preparedness
ed"
we are descended from men," the reso-
luton stated, who peacefully helped our
country with their brains and their abil-
ity."
The report also showed that there was
on hand Sl3,979, s2is5 of which was in
pledges for the Martha Washington Me.
mortal Fund. The fund has been created
TO place a memorial window in the Valley
Forge Chapel. The window will cost
100000. The committee also reported that
many old and valuable records had been
added to the historical collection, among
them wills, marriage certificates and
deeds. The lecture committee reported
that several lectures had been given in the
foreign section for benefit of the foreign
ers and foreign.born citizens The society
also approved Of the plan to have school
children stand whenever the national an.
them Is sung. and to salute the flag when.
ever they see It.
The society has now 992 members, s20
Of whom live in Pennsylvania. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the com
ing year. 105 votes being cast:
President, Mrs James Starr. Jr.; first
vice president. Miss Anne Holllngsworth
wharton; second vice president. Mrs.
Samuel Chew: managers, Mrs. Charles c.
Harrison. Jr., Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Miss
Lydia T. Morris. Mrs. Louis p. Evans,
Mrs. Arthur V. Meigs and Miss Laura
Bell.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
SgGgR BALKS SMITHS
Su,ENCE PLAN ON COST
OF BIG LOAN TO CITY
,,.,,ond for Statement From
srortroller on Carrying
charges Of Project Con-
trarv to Mayors Idea
,crroN CAUSES SURPRISE

,,,cb of a tax on the city's
Just nVr ,ro carrying charges of the pro-
ftfenusss 80 aSo 010 loan will prove, VIII ne
$3.50 sssoosnitsly when Controller Walton
forih ~ ~ ths compilation Of figures asked
cour'e".s. ..say nv n special committee OF
q nun iroludInF Select Councilman
cguncn7,c coser. James e. Lennon, president
c1anss q So,,ncil and Common Council
~ Robert Smith. $50.
r,. committee is after dehnite ihIotina mn ..,
ihe t.i,.o 70 interest and sinking tund
icn teiH'. ,hev would become opera
aeftss, ,,st how much they would de-
fre Ae r citv's current revenues during
ps'e ~ 40 come This information on
Ie ~ AFR. Seger will be given to the
sems - ADVANCE of any final action by
pop''e s,nance Committee Of Councils on
.ss Y. IAN bill as framed and introduced
s,nr weeks ago
-, ,he cost OF carrying such a large
nm, nroye a great drain on municlpal
~ E,.1,,rras for years to come Is adnlltteu'
n. inst how much of drain has never
IN offcIaly stated. Mr.. Seger. VINO,
y ahajr,nan Of Councils Subcommittee OF
: ...sss is one Of the best posted OF all
l,,'',V l.,n snsnciers is certain that the tax
,r,Il have to be materially increased
-, year TO meet carrying charges and
furrent expenseS
~. waxing question of just what an
~ seo nO0 loan would cost the city was
s,,w sos'w ignored up until yesterday. as
sfsvor smith and his financial advisers
f,r,ed n wise not TO emphasize this phase
u Borrowing millions until after the vot-
Z. y "a, given their sanction TO the loan
y Nav This campaign of silence re-
y ,.,rsd I'd rude jolt when Mr.. Seger. pro.
nos.d fully informing the public OF the
hsavy weight they will tie round the citys
reck BY authorizing the big loan HIS
action at the meeting OF the Finance Com
ss..,,. '.,,,se Yesterday afternoon came as gen.
sral surprise but In view OF the publicity
tIgen Il could not be ignored or over
boxed.
rreposed loan will probably be made by
M spcial committee at meeting OF the
finance Committee next Tuesday. II Is
IlEsIv that Mayor Smith will return from
ne South in order to be present at TINS
meeting. SO that the veNing transit prob
ens can be taken UP as well as the dis
tnsson on how TO finance the loan.
4 material increase in the tax rate next
,aar "a A certainty, in the minds of Mr..
seser and other councilmanic financiers,
IA the only question that remains to be
decided is how much the tax on realty
\ 10 be jumped from the present fig
ufes
In advance of actual figures, many OF
ne councilmanic financiers claim that an
Increase of the realty tax rate from 81
TO- osiS5 will have to be decided on next
December
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
SET FREE, THEN ARRESTED
Police Say Charles w. Eirach Is a
"Strike Agitator"

few hours after being released on
ball, Charles w. Eirach. of PAP Sommer-
VILE street, was arrested again today. ac.
cused of attempting to incite riot at the
plant of the James Barker Iron Foundry
and Machine Works, 9Th and Cayuga
streets, Erich, according TO the police. Is
n strike agitator. A few days ago sew.
eral molders at the Barker plant went
on strike
Eirach was released late last night by
Magistrate Call in $500 bail, on the charge
of melting a riot. He promised to keep
away from the Barker plant Policeman
Lavassier arrested him again today for
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He was taken before Magistrate Pennock
who released him on $500 bail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
TODAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

George Fannery 723 n. American ST. and
a, hlore Mic, 129 N American st.
ner, 1887 N. 7th st.
Paul Coleman. 43d1 Gratz st. and Cjertrude
,FItzgeraid, 2450 y. Alder At. N'' - uue
Albert serfatty, o259 2059 y. Woodstock ST., and
Morris FeinberR. Liberal Mo and Ida
Cooperstein. 92O N. Marshall st.
Susie ]. Wright, 2O37 y. 2Oih st. "''
LOUIS TIs -, kaminsky' nL' SS9l N Lato1a ST.. and
Earl shorter. Camden, N. j., and Eleanor
Prattls: 1922 s. Patton st,
Wagner, 2I15 ". Van Pelt st.
Frank w. Dows. 1924 n. 18th st.. and Bertha
i. Taggart, Germantown.
r. Jesse SHAY, 702 y; I'd St. and Margaret
McFadden. 7B5 N. 9Tth st.
John @. ,Heaney, Finale, Pa. and Elizabeth
NJ Smith. Emae. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
MALTA CLUB DINNER
Fourteen Captains Are Named to
Carry Out Preparedness Plan

Rowing preparedness along Boat House row
was given a big boost last night. when the
Malta Boat Club started its membership cam
paiRn. Part OF the campntgn was n get
together dinner at the Hotel Walton. which was
members who have been selected as captains
of teams to go out and hustle for new men.
The campaign started yesterday and will
close, March 81, That will make all the new
members eligible to compete in the rowing
events along the Schuylkili this season.
Fourteen team captains have been selected as
follows: Lewis II. Kcnney. Sam Adams, James
William +. Ehlers;, william d. Hammell, viii.
lam J. Johnston, Roy II. Llpplncott. James ].
Petit T. J. Rankin, O.. w. a. Zahn. Henry
Penn Burke and Raymond Hockey.
Adams. Jay II. Cassidy. @. Theodore Ket-
terer, II. r. H.; Cox,- George w; A., zahn.
kin, William e. Hsmmlll, William ]. John
ston. John c: Crowsll. John F. MeMSeHn,amin S
Henry Penn Burke, II, p. Young; 4: c. Rock.
Hockey. William F. Bhlers. X. sehested and
Louis H. Kenney.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
DR.. Jastrow to Lecture in California

DR.. Morris Jastrow, Jr.. has accepted
an invitation from the University Of Calf
fornia to teach In it's summer school from
June &c to August 8, 1915. Professor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
DRIVER GETS $4,000
AWARD FOR INJURIES
Coatesville Man Wins Suit
Against Chester County in
Bridge Accident

LANCASTER, Pa, March 15.--The jury
In the case Of L. Henry Babaron, Of
Coatesville against Chester County, to re-
cover $4,000 damages for alleged per.
manent injuries suffered by the collapse
of Worth's bridge under his team, today
awarded $4,000.
l.abaron alleged the bridge fell through
lack OF care. This was admitted by the
defense. The case was tried here on a
change Of venue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Dog Bites Boy Who Aids Girl

John LoccnowiclS, 8 years old. of 1918
South seth street, was bitten on the leg
Yesterday by dog as the boy was at
tempting to rescue little girl who had
been attacked by the animal. He was
taken to the Polytechnic Hospital. where
the wound was cauterized
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
REULBAcH FOR BRAVES
Former Newark Fed Will Report to
Stallings at Once

former Newark Federal League pitcher,
has been signed by the Boston Nationals.
according to dispatches received from the
Braves training camp at Miami. Fla, Reul.
bach will report at once.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15

Jastrow expects 10 leave for Berkeley I'M
mediately after the commencement At the
University Of Pennsylvania. At CALI
fornia he will give courses IN Semitic
languages, Hebrew, Assyrlan, Arabic and
in the history of religions.