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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. d. N. Silence went to
Ames Saturday evening for a few days
visit with the latter's sister, Mrs. NJ.
Ho!!abarger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Mrs. William Linderman, Of Grand
Island, Mob, who has been visiting
for several days with her son, Max
Tschauder. left Saturday evening 70,
Escanaba, Mich, to visit relatives and
frteuds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Sauerkraut supper given by German
ladies' aid at German church, corner
Linn street and Fourth avenue, We'd
nesday, Oct. 10, from $50 to 1880. Tick
cts. IS cents. Everybody invited. Com
miftee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Men Wanted.
We want men at once. ADDn sSaAy
to work at plant. lows Railway ana
Light Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

READ rye Tn. WANT ADA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08


Marshalltown friends of Raymond w
Johnson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. $. p
Johnson, 306 North First avenue, will
be interested to learn that the young
man has been elected physical director
Of the Y. M. &c. "a. at Naperville, ILL.,
Mr.. Johnson Is an alumnus Of the Mar
shalltown high school, where he grad
uated In 1913, and for four years has
been student at the state univer-
sity, where ne has another year. He
always has taken an interest in ath-
letics, was president Of the hig!, school
association here, member Of the foot
ball and track teams and captain OF
the basketball team While in the uni
versity Mr.. Johnson also took an active
part in athletics. Besides his work in
the z. NJ. c. A., Mr.. Johnson will de-
vote four hours each week to physical
training work among the boys Of the
Naperville public schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Mesdaines A. e. Wright and G. v,
Durham, Of Albion, spent Saturday in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

A temperance meeting. with special
music. will be held Wednesday evening
in the Lamoille school building, in
charge OF Rev. H. F. Horton. Rev. O
G. Fox, rector Of st. Pauls church
win be the speaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Wanted-Three intelligent young la
dies with high school education for
office work in different capacities. One
to have a slight stenographic expert
ence. To the right young ladies we
can offer positions with good advance
ments. We also require a few young
ladies as sales people. Levin Dry Goods
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

The opening meeting Of the Tues
day Musical Club will be held Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Merritt
Greene, Jr., 303 South Twelfth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Z. P. thinner, grand knight Of the
local council Of the Knights Of Column
bus. and Emil seleine. past grand
knight, went Sunday night to Cedar
Rapids to be ing attendance today at
the funeral of James H. Crosby. q
;z:.@i:;;; ..::; :. ;;:s.::.
deputy Of the Knights of Columbus.
Mr.. Crosby, who was a brother of J. F..
Crosby Of this city, died Saturday
morning after a long illness. He was
well known in local Knights of Column
bus circles. having been here on several
occasions to take part in initiatory
ceremonies In the local council
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Mrs. r. NJ. Turner, of Vinton, who
has been visiting Mrs. George Thiele
for a week, returned home Sunday eve
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Martin Mahlow. of st. Anthony, who
has been at Rochester. Mimi. for sew
eral days, where he has been taking
treatment, was in the city this morn
ing being on his way homo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Oscar Hougeland, Herman Halverson
Harold Lee, Victor Lien, Leon Wilkey
and Ira Thomas, young men of this
city who arc In the national army at
Camp Dodge, spent Sunday In the city.
The boys as yet are unsupplted with
uniforms, but expect to be outftted
soon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08
sandwiches.


Grafonolas by the carload is the way
Smith Music Company buys for this
territory Grafonolas in mahogany,
oak, walnut and all popular finishes,
and at prices, from $75 and up. You
won't be disappointed If you make your
selection Of a. Christmas gift for the
home from the Smith Music Store stock
Of srafonolas Smith Music Store
P. f. Arney received this morning
telegram from Wendell Shaw Meyring,
OF Cheyenne, Wyo., announcing his ar
rival at o'clock Sunday night at the
home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Archer S. Meyrlng. Mr.. Arney's first
grandchild announced his weight as
seven and one-half pounds. Mrs.
Meyring formerly was Miss Bernice
Arney. of this city.
Short funeral services for Mrs. A..
Drury were held from. the Iowa River
Church Of the Brethren, in Marion
township, Sunday afternoon, in charge
Of Rev. f. NJ. Wheeler Preceding the
service, at 1 o'clock, prayer service
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler at
the Drury home, IL Wood street. The
pail bearers were J. q, Shelton, A.
Hausafus, William Parsons, Charles
SaYlor. George specht, and G. F..
Ho VI u,a11
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Wanted-Farm laborers at once for
general farm work in Floyd county
Iowa. First class wages to experienced
men. Address w. A. Dickinson, county
agent, Charles City, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Mrs John Morrell and daughter
Margaret, Of Colo, spent Saturday in
| the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

One hundred pounds best cane sugar
$50; ten pounds for So cents. Fair
Grounds Grocery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Members of Der Deutsche Unter
haltungs Kreis held their opening meet
ing Saturday afternoon 1t the home
of Miss Susie Sewer. POI East state
street, and spent the time In knitting
for the Red Cross, which they decided
to do at their future meetings instead
Of taking up regular study.
The opening meeting Of the home
and education department of the
Woman's Club will be held Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. George
Hunsche, two miles northwest of the
city. A covered dish luncheon will be
served at l o'clock, for which each
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Wanted--tBoy to do all kinds of work
in store. Age requirements, is to 20
years. Benedict d Brntnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Fried chicken supper at Carleton
Brethren church. Oct. 10. VIII start
serving at o'clock. Price So cents
Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

. f. j.. Longer of the Seventh United
States engineers, Fort Leavenworth.
Kan. spent Sunday in the city with
friends 5.gm
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

! Mrs. Mary F. Barber, of the SOL
diers' home, went to Decatur this
morning to visit relatives and friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Miss Marjory Newcomer will go
Wednesday to Chicago, where she will
enter the Columbia School of Music for
ba uyipfore
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Miss Oral q. Guthrie spent Sunday
in Webster City, the guest of her sister,
Miss Ethel Guthrie, OF this city, and
Miss Hume Baker, Of Des Moines.
teachers in the Webster City schools.
who entertained a company of young
friends at a house party over Sun
day
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Wanted Employe with knowledge
Of bookkeeping and typewriting for
credit work. Address Manufacturer,
P o. box 3S7.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-08

Il. Mrs. F. r. Weyant. of Edgewood, was
in the city Saturday. being on her way
to Montezuma to visit for a week with
Mrs. G. w. Wiltse.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
10000 BALES OF HOPS LEFT.
Oregon Growers Have $4,000 Bales
Dealers 5000.

There are 10000 bales of hops left
in Oregon, 5000 of which are in the
hands of dealers and $4,000 of which
the growers still hold. With export
trade closed and no present prospect
for improvement, the outlook for the
hop industry is not very bright. Re-
cent sales have been made at low
prices both in California and Oregon
ranging from AZ to s cents. Some
1915's sold at 21a cents. The Cali
fornia surplus is said to be 10000
bales.
Numerous Independence growers
are taking an active interest in the
proposition of growing sugar beets as
outlined by the Utah-Idaho Sugar
company, and several Eola growers
will also plant sugar beets this sea-
son. The Sperling Brothers farm of
2l8 acres north of Independence,
which was recently sold, will be plant
to to hops this year to complete IA
contract, but next year the new owner
expects to put in sugar beets.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
7erse Tales of the 7owm

ing room for customers out OF the
little 'front.' apartment formerly used
for rubber goods and window furnish
ings.
Paul Hunter of the Dallas Garage,
was in Portland Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Henry Stump visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bles-
sing in Salem on Wednesday.
S. w. Blessing and J. N. Blessing
were in Salem Wednesday on business
and while there visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Blessing.
Mrs. A. M. Vassall was in, Salem
Thursday on business.
Mrs. Rea Craven was in Salem yes
terday visiting with friends.
Mrs. j. O. Shaw visited in Salem
yesterday.
Mrs. Theodore Harrington has re-
turned from Portland where she was
visiting with Mrs. w. A. Ayers and
Mrs. Libbie Holmes.
Miss Fern Parr spent the weekend
in Salem with Miss Winnie Hargrove.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Sells Land to Improvement Co.

A. N. Gilbert and l. l.. Patterson
have sold 80 acres of land, lying on
the Salem water front, to the Cow
litz Improvement company, a Wash
ington firm. The sale also includes
possession of Mechanics island in
the river. The company plans to do
a gravel shipping business on large
scale and the Oregon Electric will
build spur to the grounds. The
amount of money to be expended on
the plant has not been announced, but
it is understood the, plant is to be
elaborate and the payroll of consider
able importance to Salem.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
5nrtrtu
Entertains With Farewell Party.

A farewell party was given in hon
or of Miss Marie Griffin and Mrs.
Ray Theirs, at the home of Miss Ed
nellie Collins, by the members of the
Young Woman s section Of the Wo-
man 5 club, on Monday evening. Miss
Griffin and Mrs. Theirs are leaving
within a short time for Portland,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Thiers will re-
side and Miss Griffin will enter bust
ness college. The rooms were artis-
tically decorated in myrtle and four
leaf clovers. Many new and clever
games were played. Marie Griffin
and Muriel Grant scored the highest
in finding the good luck four-leaf clo-
vers, and Miss Klein Oxford found
the lucky penny. Pearl Owings sang
a number of pleasing solos. Late in
the evening Il dainty luncheon was
served by the hostess, assisted by
Margaret Husser and Marie Griffin.
The members of the club present
were: Mrs. S. B. Taylor, Mrs. Ray
Thiers, Mrs. Maurice Dalton, Mrs.
Pauline Aulen, and Mrs. James Col
Inns; and the Misses Marie Griffin,
Willie Tankersley, Kleine Oxford,
Miriam Hart, Pauline Coad, Muriel
Grant, Georgiana Fiske, Pearl Owings,
Jennie Muscott, Pearl Smith, Mar
garet Husser and Ednelle Collins.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Chaplin To Give Address.

Luther ]. Chaplin, agrieulturist of
the Spaulding Lumber company of Sa-
lem, will give an address to the farm
ers of Polk Station tomorrow after
noon on "Con Culture. The address
is being given under the auspices of
the parent-teaeher association of the
Polk Station school.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Many Attended Imperial Party.

The first of a series of monthly
dinners and dances was given at the
Imperial hotel Tuesday night. The
dining room was well filed both for
dinner, which was served from six un-
til eight O'Clock and for the dancing
which followed. Williams and Rice
furnished music for the occasion. Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Murray, the hosts, are
gaining quite a reputation for the
jollity of their informal parties.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
MOCK TRIAL COUNSEL CHOSEN
Lot Brown Is Judge; Charge Is Mon
Support by Wife,

Judge Brown will open his court
Wednesday evening at $50 in the
Woodmen hall for the mock trial
planned by the Artisan lodge. 3. K
Piasecbi and Jack Sibley will prose
cute and Walter L. Tooze, Jr., and
Abraham Lincoln Helgerson will ap-
pear for the defense.
The principals will be chosen by
the attorneys; the charge agreed up
on by the committee as the most suit
able for the momentous occasion is
"non-support on the part Of a wife, "
and some interesting evidence and
testimony should be Forthcoming on
this charge.
The Judge and counsel were ap-
pointed by committee composed of
C. L. Crider, J. E. Bloom, L. D.
Brown, Mrs. Walter Barham and
Miss Alta Savage and Mrs. Fl. H. Vol
helm. This committee also arranged
to have its women members take
charge of a candy sale in connection
with the trial. Admission to the
court room will be 10 cents, payable
at the door, which will also entitle
the spectator to dance after the trial.
As the judge and attorneys are all
so well versed in the intricacies of
domestic life, and all possessed of "a
more than ordinarily keen sense of
humor the trial promises to be a
thriller from start to finish. The jury
will be picked from the audience.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Falls City Boy Joins Army.

George S. Daley of Falls City is a
new recruit for the U. S. army, hav-
ing signed up for service at the Sa-
lem branch headquarters on Monday
of this week. He will be sent to Van
eouver for three weeks preliminary
training before assignment to a regi-
ment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02

song, s'George Washington" first and
sixth grades; song, "Oregon Land"
sixth and eighth grades; pantomime,
"Coming Through the Rye" Jennie
Zeloskowski; dialogue, "In Want of
a Servant" sixth and eighth grades;
song, "Star Spangled Banner" by
all. Cake, sandwiches and coffee were
served. The social netted the school
a tidy sum of $40.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Return From Eastern Oregon.

Bud Ramsey and wife returned this
week from eastern Oregon, where they
have been for a month seeking a To-
cation. They failed to find what they
wanted, however, and will work on
the John W. Orr farm, near Rickre-
all. this year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
S -, a. Greenwood School.

A school social was given at the
Greenwood school last Friday night
which was largely after I'd " pupils
and patrons. The evening was spent
in a social way and in listening to the
following program which was gi~en by
the school children who hsd been
carefully drilled by the teacher. Miss
Mitchell: Song. my Own United
States" 5; IN and eighth grades :
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02

sonage on Wednesday afternoon. The
visitors present were Mrs. Gardner
and Mrs. Hayes. One new member
was added to the club. Following the
roll call social hour was enjoyed af-
ter which dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Club No. 2 Meets.

The Methodist Episcopal Social
club number two met Wednesday af.
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Peter
Berg. Sixteen members were present
and one new member was added to
the club. Delicious refreshments were
served during the afternoon, followed
by the roll call.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
on Wednesday,
work and danciI
bers during ths
Williams furnis1
Mrs. Foster EntG

Mrs. C. L. ~
Merry Matrons \
at her home at |
ter the business
served dainty X
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Methodist Social Club Entertained.

The monthly meeting of the Social
club number one of the Methodist
Episcopal church was held at the par
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Methodist Social Club No. S Meets.

Mrs. Art Windover entertained
club number five of the Methodist
church lat her home on Clay street,
Wednesday, March %. The hostess
served the following members with a
dainty lunch: Mesdames W. G. Ell
liott, Stanley Clark, A. Longnecker,
f. Ell. Morrison, Evan Evans, Oscar
Bennett, A. Chitty, John Ebby, M.
Mumson, David Smutz, E. M. Tan
kersley, Jennie Williams, Carl Graves
and j. Burford.
Artisan Lodge Meets.
Assembly number 46 Of the Arti-
san lodge met at the Woodman hall
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02
Toner High Nm i

A. F. Toner wQn ihe L
offered by H. A. ebstet
average during IN nar
ibers of the La Cr Rif
Toner finished out AZ 1il0
night with anothS \
high average of 89
eraged SO and q Ell
three members ticip,
shoot.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-03-02

The Observer |
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-02
rhe eirth 81 Harvard.

In 1886 the New England colonists
raised the sum of $4,000 to found
..schooie or colledge' for training the
English and Indian youth in know
ledge and gouiynes. The site chosen
was the New Towne," or Newton,
three miles from Boston. and from this
small beginning has grown that ia
nous institution of learning, Harvard
university.
The name was given In honor OF
Rev. John Harvard. who. dying in 1888.
willed his library and one-half Of his
estate. amounting to about $4,000. to
this youthful seminary. The name OF
the town was changed to Cambridge.
for the university city of England,
where he had been educated. Later
the need became apparent for an ap-
propriate home for the college presi-
dents. and $4,000 was voted for this
purpose. The dedication. which oc-
Cured May "a. 1926. was an important
occasion, and was followed in the eve
ming by a supper, where psalms were
sung and prayers of Thanksgiving Of
fered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-02

fornia last winter, out returning weak
er than ne went away The last time
he was out in any public place was
at the fall election. Hardening of the
arteries is given as the immediate
cause of death. Funeral services are
to be held at the home at ,: so on sun
day afternoon.
DIR. and Mrs Francis Smith and their
baby from Lunder, Wye, have been
visiting at the home of Mrs Smith $
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. u. r. Waraur-
ton. Two other daughters have also
been at the Warburton home at the
same time-Mrs. Ralph West, OF Oma-
ha, and Miss Merle Warburton, who
has been in school in Philadelphia.
Roy Lines came near a fatality when
horse reared and in coming down
struck the lad just over the right eye.
The blow was severe one and might
easily have destroyed the eye. but the
physician thinks ii cafs be saved. Lines
was working on the Elmer Richard
farm when the accident occurred.
The high school teaching force gave
a farewell supper for Principal Charles
B. Bell, who leaves Grinnen for iarg-
err place in the west, presenting him
with fine brass desk set and express
sions of regret at the severance of the
friendly relations that have existed for
five years in the school room and good
wishes for all his future. Superintend-
emit Henely made the presentation
speech.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-02
UNITED STATES MARSHAL AT
CEDAR RAPIDS INVESTIGATE
ING BIRDS PASSAGE.
ODD INSCRIPTION ON
BAND OF CARRIERS LEG
Pigeon Falls Dead Near Town Of Ely
and Body Is Forwarded to Govern
ment Authorities-odd Numbering
and Letters on Two Bands Being In.
vestisated by Marshal Healy.

Cedar Rapids. June 2.--When a car
rier pigeon which appeared at Ely last
Saturday fluttered and fell dead the
following day, a mystery was created
which Deputy United States Marshal
Healys office was asked to solve. TWO
small brass ana aluminium bands with
odd numbering and lettering on its
legs. it is believed, may represent an
important message.
The pigeon was placed in a small
pasteboard casket and forwarded to
William H. Stepanek hardware dealer
of this city. by Frank J. Dolezal. an
Ely dairyInan. Mr.. Stepanek was
asked 10 turn the pigeon over to Cedar
Rapids authorities, and he called the
matter to the attention OF Chief of Po-
lice Morrison Chief Morrison asked
Deputy Marshal Healy's office 10 in
vestigate.
Odd Lettering on Bands.
According TO the letter OF expiana-
ton which Mr.. Dolezal sent to Mr..
Stepanek. the pigeon first appeared at
Ely Saturday. II attracted interest
because the lettering on its identified
ton bands was so oddly different than
that which decorates the ordinary no.
mer pigeon The following day the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-02
Recalls Senator Lanes Humor.

The late Senator Harry Lane OF
Oregon. was a man who always saw
the funny side of things and was the
author of many witty remark said
W H Brown, Of Portland. at the
Shoreham. Not long after he took
his seat in the senate friend of his
from the coast, who was visiting Wash
ington. inquired Of him If the duties
Of his new position were congenial and
how ne liked the national capital.
Il like it bully ouoth Lane. You
know I used TO be superintendent, OF
an insane asylum, and being in the
senate reminds me SO greatly Of my
former office that l feel perfectly az
home and happy as a lark.
"On another occasion western
senator was speaking in advocacy OF
sIli affecting the Philippines. This
senator more than once made use Of
the expression hold in my hand here
a oil! which viii confer inestimable
benefits Oh taesFiiipinos.' After he hac
said for the third or fourth time I
hold IN my hand here a bill Lane
sauntered by and. looking at his col
league in a quizzical way, said bangle
it at them, senator: dangie il, and
then they cannot help but see il