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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
AL DussNESs cEAoEs WHILE
FORMER MAT CHAMPION 70
LAID At REST.
GOVERNOR AND OTHER
OTHER CITIZENS ATTEND
Congregational Church Too Small TO
Hold Thousands Who Flocksd 20
Town to Participate IN Final ohss-
quiss - Kansas Minister Prsaehss
Funeral oration-M asens in Charge.

Humboldt, Dec. 19.-Humboldt turn
ed from its normal task today to place
In the little Union cemetery here the
body Of Frank A. Gotch-the man
whose wrestling might brought fame
to this little city. Business paused and
the school Gotch attended ais boy
remained closed as the city ana
countryside joined in tribute to the re-
tired worlds champion wrestler, who
died at his home here Sunday after
protracted illness.
Governor w. l.. Harding was among
the hundreds of personal friends OF
the late champion who thronyed to his
bier, and the states chief executive
Joined in the funeral services in the
Congregational church, this afternoon.
1t became evident early in the day
that only small proportion OF those
desiring admittance would be able to
get into the church. The other hun
dreds were prepared to Join the funeral
procession to the cemetery in the edge
or town.
Rev. Alexander Bennett, Of Salina.
Kan, formerly In charge OF the Con-
gregational church here. and personal
friend of Gotch, delivered the funeral
Grafton. Masons and Knights templar
had charge Of the services.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
R.delim. New. Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Radcliffe, Dec. l9.-The Mira LYMAN
Kessler properties wsrs sold ct auo-
ton Saturday. A. !. Conklin bought
the one in the east part Of town. and
w. Gf. Kessler the one In the north
part Of town.
Tom Friest has enlisted He II thu
fourth son one. r. Friast' 70 enlist.
/, A daughter was born to Alfred Nar-
land and wife on Dec. 20.
The only child OF Casper osbos died
Monday after = long Illness.
The three Sunday schools IN town
are preparing for the usual christmsa
exercises.
Our schools close Friday for . two
weeks vacation over the holidays.
Mrs. W. B. Gilman and daughter
Helen expect to start Friday evening
to Pontiac, I'LL. for two weeks visit.
Silas Mwich and Kietha Knutson
were married last Wednesday,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19

that the plaintiff Is credibly Informed
and believes that the defendants herein
claim some right, title or interest to
the said real estate adverse to the
plaintiff, and that certain clouds exist
upon the title to said real estate, and
that certain instruments Of title appear
on the record which should be can
celled and removed therefrom, and
others which should be supplied and
errors corrected, including the spelling
Of names Of prior owners OF said real
estate and other averments for which
see petition on file.
It. is prayed that the court quiet
said title in the plaintiff, remove the
clouds existing upon said title and
confirm and establish the same In the
plaintiff, and that the parties hereto
be barred estopped and enjoined from
claiming now or at any time any
rights adverse to the named owner
and for such other and further relief
as shall be equitable in the premises
No personal Judgment is claimed
against any Of the defendants.
Now unless you appear and make
defense thereto at or before noon o.
the second day of the next January
term Of said Court to be begun and
held at Marshalltown, Iowa. on th1
I4th day Of January, H. p. 1915, ycul
default will be entered and decfet
rendered thereon az prayed for Il
said petition.
r. d. DENNIS.
CARNEY q CARNEY.
Attorneys for Plaintin
Dated This 18th DAY Of December
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
DRAWING TWO SALARIES.
Attorney General Asked 70 Who"
Mensv Collected For Work Belongs.

Attorney General Asked TO Whom
Mensy Collected For Work Belongs
Dss Moines, Dec 19.-May county
employees receiving 9 salary from the
county At the same time serve on Sc
IectIye draft boards and receive re-
munerations for the same from the
government?
This question has been asked OF AZ
torney General H. n. Havner by ]. =
Wall, chief Of the county accounting
department OF the state auditors OF
Ace. Wall said yesterday that ne was
Of the opinion that county officials
were not acting within their rignts
when they collected salary from the
state and at the same time we're re-
munerated as high az 81 DAY from
the government for services rendered
on the selective draft boards.
The following Ia the question asked
Of the attorney general:
Tn case the sheriffs and county
auditors have been designated by au-
thorities at Washington ~ members
~ exemption boards thruout the state
for which service the federal law pro-
vides the sum Of - per day, i auditor
and sheriff charge this per Diem. COZ.
feet same from the government, snouto
they account Tor tho amount to ehe
county - receipts OF their onice o.
may they retain same for their own
personal use?"
In addition to the first opinion asked
OF the attorney general, Wall also
asks that an opinion be given as %
whether county officials acting as zee
clerks In Issuing licenses as required
by the federal explosive law may ap-
propriate the money collected in fees
for their own use.
The following is the second question
asked OF the attorney general:
I'VE are informed that the county
auditors Of the state have been APP
pointed by the federal director OF mines
and mining to issue licenses FOR nan.
ding explosives thruout the state OF
iowa, for which the federal law pro
vides they may charge a fee OF rs cents
should the county auditors account e
the county for this fee as a part OF the
fees Of their office or may they retain
same for their own personal use?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In District Court of the State Of Iowa
In and for Marshall County.
levi Kent Plaintiff VS., George W.
Voris, George W. Vorus, Geo. w.
Voris, Geo. W. Vorus, Elizabeth
Brown, Betsey Brown, Joseph Long,
James r. Seymour J. F. Seymour.
James F. Seymore lothian Keys,
William p. Evans William T. Evans,
Thomas Abel, Josiah Mitchell, J. B.
Grips Absolo7n Kent, George W.
Kent, Mahala Rhinehart, Sally Clay
baugh, George Claybaugh, Jonathan
Altman, William E. Walker, Charles
W. Lyman, Gideon F. Auringer,
Madeleine Seymour. Stephen Trip,
Robert Pool, Delos Arnold, Nimrod
Ferguson, John B. Ferguson, Carver
Ferguson. Lydia p. Sllvis. Mary Pet
erson, Isaac Barnhart, Hezekiah H.
Seymour, Thomas ]. Wilson. John
Bear, Iowa River Railway Co., Ann
Vorus, wife Of George w. Vorus,
John B. Hobbs, Elizabeth Brown or
Betsey Brown, wife of Thomas
Brown. Emily Hobbs, wife Of John
B. Hobbs, Leah Long, wife of Joseph
Long, Jane A. Keys, wife Of lothian
Keys, Ann Voris, wife OF Geo. w.
Voris, Eliza o. Mitchell, wife OF
Josiah Mitchell. Lizzie Grips. wife
OF J. B. Cripps, Lizzie G. Grips,
wife Of J. B. Grips, A. G. Grips,
wife Of J. p Grips, Esther Cocker
ton, wife of Ebenezer Cockerton,
Addie q. Abel wife of Thomas B.
Pool, Elizabeth Ferguson, wife OF
John B. Ferguson. W. w, Silvis
husband Of Lydia E. Silvis, John Pet
erson, husband of Mary Peterson,
Sarah ] Seymour, wife Of Hezekiah
H. Seymour, Mary c. Wilson, wife
of Thomas J. Wilson, c. w. Lyman
Ebenezer Cockerton, Lydia Tucker
Their heirs, administrators, execu-
tors, successors ana assigns. also the
unknown claimants of all that part OF
Out Blocks eight (s) nine co. and the
north half of ten (10) lying west of the
Iowa Central Railway in the Town Of
Albion. Marshall County. Iowa. De.
PENDANTS.
To the above named defendants:
You and each Of you are hereby
notified that there is now on file in thu
Office OF the, Clerk OF the District Cour
Of the State OF Iowa, within and To-
the county Of Marshall, the petition o
tho plaintiff herein, averring tina,
plaintiff Levi Kent 10 the owner in fe,
simple Of the following described rea
estate, to-wit: All that part of Out
Blocks eight (s) nine CO.. and tn
north half Of ten ti6j lying west OF TIL
Iowa Central Railway. in the Town o
Albion. Marshall County, Iowa. An,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19

New Sharon lteNa0. q
Special. 10 Times Republican.
New Sharon, Dec. 19.--Warrcn Bon
ard and Clarence Benedict returned to
Des Moines Monday, being called here
on account of the death of their father;
Cyrus Benedict.
Mrs. Maggie Hoffman Is seriously Ill
Arthur johnson is able to be up after
a severe attack Of pneumonia.
4. c. Wilson went to Iowa City
Monday to see his daughter, Miss Ona.
who Is taking treatments at the Oak
dale sanitarium.
Miss Gertrude Saunders has accepted
a position as clerk at the Harris
Emery store in Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19

Legally 3. tie hiGA schoea beyA ave q
wAom had plsdgsd 40 each 81 the \,
~ G. Al. .FTs
The manual training class viii have
q sale at the school building Friday
eveaing Of their work, the procseds OF
which are togo to the Red Gross FUNDS,
Carroll Madole.. OF the aviation corps
at Fort sill. who was called honae 10
attend the funeral Of his grandmother,
Mrs. Leah Madole. returned 70 CAMP
Tuesday night. S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
.H,sh ssh..l Lsnsh PECULIAR

Oskaioosa. Dec. 1.-THE luncheon ~
the oskaloosa high school has accom-
modated in the past week sixty-two
pupils at the dinner hour and the
largest number served at one time
was seventeen. and the domestic science
girls in the first and second periods
classes served, one class one day and
the otaer the next, etc. The price
Of the meal is according to what 10
served They want to charge as near
as possible what tho food costs the
girls to serve it. The amount taken
in for the past week; was IS and all
ware satisfied and well pleased with the
meal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
Spit Ball Into Oblivion.


American association magnates in
their annual meeting at the Sherman
Hotel swept the spit ball into oblivion.
With the moist delivery went the
emery. licorice and shine ball. In the
future 1t will cost an association
pitcher $25 a throw II the ball doesn't
cut the proper caper in approaching
the batter.
Reforms in other lines were also In
augurated. The player limit next Sea-
son will be held down to sixteen men.
including a playing manager. They
practically decided to play 40
games instead Of 1874, a. was the case
last year. The season will open either
on May or and close between Sept.
rs and Oct. /. All eight owners will
have a part in arranging It and t9ese
will meet here some time in February.
The constitution was given an over
hauling. but this was considered con-
fidential and there were only hints
as to the changes made. One waa
to the effect that In the future II will
be impossible for q club 70 pull out
without unanimous sanction, which
will prevent such move a. the third
league hasco which came near wreck
ing the association this fall II VA
also agreed that postponed gazass may
be played on the Arst trip and Il will
be up to the home club 70 decide the
adyisabiiity Of playing such gamss.
Tho league - ! whole Will take Z
percentage Of the receipts from each
club instead OF tbs 500 monthly pay.
Hsht which has prevailed 10 the naSt
The double umpire system - aAoptet
while spffng training was left T. tn
individual owners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
New s.er.t.ry d stat. Teachers.

Des Moines, Dec. ls.-Exercising au-
thority vested In II at the last conven-
ton. the executive committee OF the
Iowa state Teachers association yes
terday named Charles r. Pye, Of Wau-
kon, to be tho permanent secretary Of
the organization, and his headquarters
vii be established in Dss Mcines about
Jan. Is.
The committee also dIstrtcted the
state into ave divisions. the north
east, northwest southeast southwest,
and central departments. and planned
4 renewed campaign for msmberahips,
which will be waged vigorously durin9
the coming year. The 1913 convention
viii be held In Dos Aoinas Oct. d and
Nov. IL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
IOWA GREEKS u.soAT VICTIMS.
Four Former Residents Of Mason City
Drowned While Enroute Home.

Drowned WnbS 6uVVVto 1OVUe'
Mason City, Dec. 1s.-On November
S. last Ave Greeks employed at one OF
the brick and tile plants here left COR
their native land. They were George
Kalfas, Tom Failaos, Frank Skolarikts,
George Leos and Click Kiusis They
were routed thru France and from
there went to Printzi, Italy, whore they
took the steamship Bari for Kerkera
an island port near Greece. When they
were five hours out their boat was
sunk by an Austrian submarine.
The first four mentioned were
drowned, with 72o other passengers OF
the ship and Kiusis was saved, as were
120 others.
He has been taken to his home at
Aliverton, Greece, where he is recover
ing from the ee6cts Of his voyage. II
il said that he has lost his mind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19

Special to TimeS-Rspublican.
Union. Dec. 19.--Mrs. G. p LAwrence
and Daughters Dorothy and Julia LETT
Monday night for Long Beach, Cal-
called there by the poor health Of Mrs.
Lawrsnce's mother, Mrs. p, A. Greg
DRY. who with Mr. Gregory wsnt g
California IN October TO spsnd. the a. WAS " s
tsF. Is.
ruesday afternoon "a conpl!ancs with
Red Cross v1ssk was observed in q
0shnr uaaapsr. ,The city schools iwers
.dlsmieeed and III ATTENDED II . BODY.
ana White a axng America" 2 large
"a ceoes Aag was Asdsted on the stan
6 to intssysction u Main md Center
streets. Mayor Hanson save tne pIo.
cIasnat}on, followed ~ short speechss
~ ctbers 0upffjntendent Davis %
|the schoclA spoke o. - passtotasm ana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19

Dspison IA ase7, snesrsd the eaaesas
merchaAdias business ana later wAs
landlord OF the Fargo Hotel conducted
4 drug business. and oaesked In the
First National bank. Funeral services
are to be held in the Baptist church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
Denison Merchant Dead.

Special to Times Republican.
Denison. Dec. 1s.LCharles F Casa
day, one of the pioneer merchants Of
this city, died yesterday. He came tc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
70 Cure = Cold In One oay

To Cure . Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money II 1t fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature II on
each box. Thirty cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
RIVER TRAFFIC.
TO Be DEVELOPED
STANDARD OIL COMPANY HAS
PLAN TO UTILIZE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER BOATS.
DISTRIBUTING POINT
TO BE IN DAVENPORT

Oil From Refineriss on Lower River to
be Sent by Boats to Iowa and Then
Distributed by Rail-Means Great In
crease in Amount Handled at River
Cities, .....
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19
Review of Sports
and Athletic News

were the best of the big men.
II have known for year that MS
health was failing, but he faile6 re-
markably fast for one of such a mag
nifcent constitution and splendid
physiuue"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19

Every Style Except One.
"How.s our new cook?"
"The customers are doing consider
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-19

NO 3cU q AttUruCy0 IUF IIWIHtIft'
Dated this 18th day Of DeeembeE
A. %. 1917.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10

Her father, you know, won't be
paying for her clothes after she mar
Ties you.
And your mother won't be baking
the pies you like any longer.
But of course, somebody will have
to. You'll have to have pie.
1t seems a shame to wake you up,
boy, but do you ever stop to think
that maybe she feels the same way
about blue tuIe?
But she gives it up. And makes the
pie.
What are you going to give up for
her?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10
= ss s~s ssss ssss >
= MEATLESS MENUS FOR LENT .
9 BY Biddy Bye

In making out any kind Of a menu
the housewife must use a fruit, a We
getable, a cereal and some protein
bearing material, as meat or fish, or
a substitute for them.
Failure to economic successfully
often comes from serving too many
starchy foods in one day. This kind
of a diet viii make child fat, but
lacking in strength and resistance
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10
THE GIRL YOU MARRY

You've seen her only at dances,
maybe, and you always think Of her
as floating through life in a simmer
of blue tulle.
Well, here's how she will look in
blue gingham.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
TOWN LOCALS

The Y. M. C. A. basketball team
will play against the fast Maple
Leaf" basketball team of Sherbrooke
at the local opera hall this Saturday
evening.
C. S. Foster was off duty at the
customs office two days this week, i'll
of la grippe.
Byron N. Clark, secretary of the
Burlington Y. M. C. A., will speak
at the R. R. Y. M. C. A., Sunday af-
ternoon, April 9Th, at three pm.
Miss Elsie Finnegan went Wednes-
day to Portland to visit her sister,
Miss Edna Finnegan, for the re-
mainder of the week.
Attorney Harry B. Amey was in
Canaan the first of the week on legal
business.
Mrs. John Dickson and little daug-
ter have returned from a few weeks
visit to Mrs. Dickson's parents in
West Milan, N. H.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23

Fred Wing, who with her grand
daughter, Mrs. P. A. Dussault,
thoughtfully look after her comfort.
Mrs. Mortimer C. Davis died We'd
nesday night at the home of her
son, O. T. Davis, after short illness
from a general failing in health and
heart weakness. She had almost reach
ed her 80th birthday. The funeral is
held this afternoon at two o'clock al
the house. A further notice will ap.
pear next week.
Pete Turgeon was i'll of la grippe
several days the past week and I'm.
able to attend school.
j. R. Applebee was absent from
duty at his garage several days this
week on account of an illness of Ia
grippe.
Miss Pauline Parlin was given q
surprise Thursday evening the 18th,
when the sophomore, junior and
senior classes of the High school
with their teachers called on her, the
occasion being her 18th birthday
The evening was passed in playing
games and social time was enjoyed
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. Miss Parin was the
recipient of gold bracelet from hel
schoolmates and gold pin from the
teachers, reminders of the occasion
and expressive of their good wishe:
and esteem.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
TOWN LOCALS

Mass was held at the Roman Cath
olic church of st. James the Greater
StPatrick' morning at 7:30 O clock
This is arranged for annually by
A. E. Tracy.
The Domestic Science class held a
food sale at Bosworth's store Satur-
day. This was a successful sale and
the class finds no difficulty in dispos-
ing of the great variety of foods
they 50 excellently prepare.
Oscar Proulx of Newport was a
business visitor in town Monday.
Miss Genevieve Damon, who is
employed as stenographer in law
office at Montpelier, is visiting in
town.
Timothy Hurley of Gorham, NH,
is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Currier.
George Robinson has recovered
from his recent illness and is able to
be at his office.
The teacher training class have
this week an exhibit of basketry at
BosWorth's store. The baskets, muf-
fin stand and various other articles
were skillfully made and of pretty
design, and show the careful and
skilful work on the part of the class.
Last Thursday, Deputy Sheriff
Bemis and son, Alonzo, went to Co.
aticook, Que, and returned on the
train on which the Canadian customs
officers were deporting one. George
Tenney, alias Slim. When the train
had crossed into Vermont Sheriff Be-
mis- arrested Tcnney on charge of
burglary at Wenlock the previous
Friday night. Tenney was taken to
Guildhall Jail the same day. Monday
a hearing was held by States Attor-
ney Powell before Judge Lund. This
was continued until next week. Ten
ney pleaded guilty and will spend
some time in Windsor as penalty
for taking what did not belong to
him. He is only % years old but has
a record of serving two terms in
prison and is an old offender.
Rev. Father C. D. Trottier was in
Norton, Tuesday, visiting Father
Quay.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
Estate of Edward j. Steele.

STATE OF VERMONT. D1sr1cr OF EssEx,ss.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Essex. To all persons interested in the es-
tate of Edward J. Steele, late of Brighton in
said District deceased GREETING:
At Probate Court holden at Canaan within
and for said District on the Ist day of March
A. d.. 1917, an instrument purporting to, be
the last Will and Testament of Edward J.
Steele, late of Brig hton in said District deceas-
ed, was presented to the Court aforesaid for
Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the 4th
day of April, 1917, at the Probate Office in
said Brighton, be assigned for proving said in
strument and that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Essex County
Herald, newspaper circulating in that vicini-
ty in said District, previous to the time ap-
pointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Conrt at the time and place afore-
sid and contest the probate of said will, If you
have cause.
Given Under My Hand at Canaan, in said
District, this ISt day of March, 1917.
1885 EDWIN o. CARLL, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
AT THE STAR THEATRE

Next Monday night See the fascinating
events in The Sacred Fire, the wonderful
10Th episode of THE Broken Coin, featur-
ing Grace Cunard and Francis Ford.
THE Masked Woman" Gold Seal
drama in parts.
Wednesday evening, March %, David
Horsley presents the screens popular
player, Crane Wilbur, in a magnificent
production Of his own play, The Love
LIAR" in five great acts Be sure and see
it.
Friday evening, March 80, Edwin
August in THE Folly of Fear, a splendid
drama in parts. Doris Grey in, "At the
edge of the acqueduct," strong modern
drama in parts. "Billy Van Deuser
Masquerader," featuring John Stepping
Carol Hathaway and John Sheenan
Beauty comedy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
A. & w. JOSEPH
Island Pond, VT.
TOWN LOCALS

A. G. Wentworth, conductor on
the freight train wrecked at Gilead,
Me-, last Christmas eve, in which
five railway men lost their lives, was
held on a charge of manslaughter
for appearance before the grand
jury. At session of the grand jury
at South Paris, Me-, last week We'd
nesday, Mr.. Wentworth was re-
leased, the jury finding no bill against
him. Mr.. Wentworth has been a
railroad worker for many years and
never before met with an accident.
He is a trustworthy, conscientious
and faithful employee, held in high
esteem by his many friends, who are
greatly pleased with the action of
the grand jury in freeing him from
this charge.
Mrs. Helen McKelvey celebrated
her SD birthday Sunday. Her many
friends remembered her with a post.
card shower, congratulating her on
reaching this remarkable age. Mrs,
McKelvey was i'll last fall but now
enjoys general good health although
she cannot walk. Her eyesight anC
hearing are good and her mind il
exceedingly bright and active. She
is greatly interested in the happen
ings of the day and enjoys a visi
with her friends. She is tenderly
cared for by her daughter, Mrs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
DR.. E. N. TRENHOLME
Surgeon Dentist

Office at residence, North Street.
The E. BagIey Place. Phone $50