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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28

m ovssceaA who has been stasipg -
OF the holdups. seapped out a. ~
shadows IN front Of him ana denAn1el
that the brakeman stick UP his hAods.
spesFy Put down the suit case he w.
carrSirg and put up his left hand.
Drawing his right hand from hio
orercoat pocket, ne said. II am .
cripple"
After the robber saw that three ma
gers were missing on the hand, he
replied. Pardon me. boss. I'm sosTy.
Don't say anything about this affair.
I'm not robbing cripplcs."
The robber turned away ard walked
leisurely north on Third street remcv-
ing his big red handkerchief from his
face after his back was turned. &v
Sperry telephoned the police IN soon
as he arrived at restaurant on Main
street. but again the robber eluded
the police.
His victim described the bandit
identically the same AZ the others who
have been "stuck-up" by the highway
robber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
VICTIM PUTS UP MANNED HAND
WHEN CONFRONTED WITH
GUN.
BANDIT SAVE Ne - NOT
Ros0lNo cRlPetEs
Railroad sEmpisys savss Valuable
Because Of Loss o. rhrss F1nssv-
Negro hlshwayman ct Burlington
Committing Many crimss-E@erts
Of Police Fail e Effect His Arrest.

Burlington, Dec. 2s.-When n. w.
Sperry was commanded to throw UP
his hands, and displayed his right hand
with three fingers missing. the bold
highway robber, who has been molest-
ing the several cities OF Burlington
during the past two weeks by relieving
them of their cash. had heart and
permitted his victim to continue on his
way unmolested.
Mr.. Sperry Is employed as a brake
man on the Burlington route. and re-
sides at No. 221 Summer street. He
was on his way to work last evening
at IL o'clock when he was stopped by
the bandit on the northwest corner OF
Third and Maple streets.
A colored man. the same one minus
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
PAMMEL ELECTED CHAIRMAN.
Conservation Board to Begin Pur
chases Of Lakes Soon.

Des Moines, Dec. 2S.-Prof. L. H.
Pammel, of Ames, was elected chair
man and E. R Harlan, curator Of the
state historical department. was
elected secretary Of the state conserva-
ton board at it's initial session at the
capitol yesterday.
The greater part Of the session.
which started in the afternoon, was
taken up with the election of officers
and preliminary discussion OF the work
to be done.
Mayor John Ford. of Fort Dodga
and Joseph kelso, of Bellevue, are the
other two members.
The conservation board was created
by an act Of the last Legislature, and
$1,000 yearly provided for purchase
by the executive council of parks and
natural beauty spots in Iowa. The
money is to come out of the fish and
game fund.
The function Of the conservation
board is to determine upon such
property as they deem it advisable
for the state to purchase and make
recommendations to the executive
council
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
News Of EIdora,

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Dec. 23.-The funeral service
for the late John B. Smallpage will be
held Sunday afternoon at $50, Rev.
A. r. Rice to be in charge. Mr.. Small
gage died in Hampton. following an
operation about a week previous. He
is survived by his widow and two
children.
The body Of Burl Jones, aged about
20 years, was brought here from Ma
son City Friday, where he had died as
an after result of influenza. The young
man came to Eldora from Missouri
something over year ago.
At the annual meeting OF the Hardin
County Agricultural Society, held Fri
day afternoon in the court house, A. P.
Wilson, Of Eldora, was chosen presi
dent and W. n. Smith. Of Clay town
ship, vice president. A meeting Of the
directors of the society is to be held
On Jan. 8, at which time the date for
the holding Of the annual fair is to be
chosen and a treasurer and secretary
selected.
Joseph Stallsmith is home from a
visit with his brother. David Small
smith, in Lacrosse, Wis. The latter
was at one time business man Of
Edora.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
Glidden Banker Dead.
special to Times-Republican.

SpSCIdI 10 IIIIItS- IItpuDIICdn.
Glidden, Dec. 81. NJ. Lyons died OF
pneumonia after an illness lasting less
than a week. He was 10 years old.
and is thought to be Glidden's wealth.
lest citizen. his wealth being estimated
as high as s250,0Oo. He has held the
office Of president Of the First Ma
tional Bank here for eleven years, and
for many years previous wss con-
nected with that institution. He has
resided in this community for about
fifty years, coming here from Forest
vile. n. Y, to which place his body Is
to be taken for burial.
Mr.. Lyons was a civil war soldier.
Since he settled in Glidden he has
several times held the office Of mayor,
and at one time was postmaster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28

ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Montour, Dec. Cd. c. Stewart. for
many years proprietor OF restaurant
and grocery in this community, sold TO
Mrs. F. L. Curphy, her daughter Belle
and son Gerald. An invoice was taken
Thursday and possession given the
same day. The new firm will be known
as the Curphy Company. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stewart will take a much needed rest
before taking up any other work.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage on Thursday Of Nels Tvedt and
Miss Bernice Long. both Of Montour'
at Toledo This young couple are well
and favorably known in this COM
munity. They have gone to house,
keeping in the J. w. Cronk house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
Webster City Lifts aid"

Webster City Dec. 2S.-The Webster
City public schools will resume their
regular sessions Monday
The influenza quarantine was lifted
here several days ago and the school
board. after due consultation. decided
to also reopen the schools. Since Oct.
IS. there has been but one week OF
school in this city. Teachers. however.
have been paid their full wages during
the enforced vacation. Flu conditions
here now are much improved and there
are no serious cases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
3 KILLED BY KICK OF HORSE.
AGED Resident Of Tama County Dies
Two Days After Injury.

Special to Times -Repuhlicar.
Traer. Dec. 2S-Fergus Galloway, one
of the respected citizens OF the Amity
ighborhood, met with fatal accident
Sunday evening.
He was leading a team Of horses to
water when one OF the animals kicked
him on the side OF the head. He was
found shortly after in partly dazed
condition. Medical aid was immediate
" summoned and his injuries were
thought not TO be serious, but paralysis
developed and it was clear there was
serious injury to the brain. MI Gallo
way fingered till Tuesday evening. He
was rs years OF age and leaves a son
and daughter. John and Marian. Mrs.
Galloway died in 1918.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
Dubuque Lumberman Dead.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Dec. 2S-Martin r. Scippcl,
president of the P. J. Scippel Lumber
Company. ot Dubuque, and prominent
in lumber circles all over the country.
died at his home here yesterday morn
ing following short illness with in
fiuenza. Mr.. Scippel was A years old.
He was born in Gutenberg. Iowa, and
came to Dubuque about eight years
ago. His mother. wife. two daughters,
one son, brother and one sister sur
vive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
GrinndI and Vicinity.
.pecial to Times-Republican.

i
Grinnell. Dec. 2s.-The Goodfellow
Club donated fifty good dinners OF real
family size that were contributed py
the local FIks, besides what was pro-
vided with the 1915 of donated cash for
the purpose of giving a happy
Christmas to the ones most in need.
Prof. H. W. Matlack is hereafter to
be dean Of men at the college here IN
place Of Prof. ]. P. Ryan, who has re-
signed that position, preferring to
give his entire time and thought to
his classroom work than to executive
management.
r. A. Berthusen. Of Chester town
ship, was so unfortunate as to lose by
farm home. Smoke was discovered
coming from the cellar while the
family was at breakfast. A high wind
drove the flames and confusion on the
phone lines kept help delayed until 1t
was too late to save anything OF the
house. The house and heating system
cost $500. There was insurance Of S.
900 on the house and $500 on the fur
niture A new house will be started as
early as possible in the spring.
Philip Mohr, who died at his home
in Victor and whose funeral was held
yesterday afternoon, was the uncle OF
E l. .Dieterich, Of this city. who went
to the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Duffus have
with them for the holidays their daugh-
ter and her husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Coe vandenburg. whose home is in
Peoria, H.
Prof George L Pierce, OF the con-
servatory of music In Grinnell Col
lege, spent yesterday in Cedar Rapids
at a committee meeting on standard
ization Of music teaching in the
schools.
Mrs. Chris vogth has been called to
Moline 10 attend the funeral OF her
uncle, Edward Blackman. c. B. Evans
also went from here.
Lieut. L. VI. Sheffield started on
Thursday for his post at Camp Shelby,
Miss. after a Christmas visit at the
home OF Fred Abel.
Miss Nettie Bayley, who has been de-
tanned here for some weeks by her own
illness and that of her sister. was able
to start yesterday for Kcokuk. where
she is secretary Of the city Y. w. c. A.
Mrs. George H. Hamlin went yester-
day to Chicago to make a visit Of a
few days at the home Of her cousin.
James r. Cravath. She was accom-
panied by Miss Emma Becbe.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Buchanan are
having as their guest for a couple Of
weeks Miss Frances Cross, of Mime
apOlia secretary Of the Y w C. of
that city.
MRS. J. N. Knight has returned from
a long visit in the far west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
SOLDIERS nRtNo IN BOOZE.
Discharged Soldiers Take Advantage
Of Uniform to Garry Liquor.

Of Uniform to Garry Liquor.
Council Bluffs. Dec. 2s.-Federai
authorities here are experiencing
trouble with DISCHARGED soldiers who
are taking advantage Of their uniforms
to carry booze Illegally The OFFICERS
know that the boys are bringing home
full suitcases of trinkets from camps
and hesitate to stop them. And It Is
now believed by some that In addition
civilians are donning khaki to secure
the advantage enjoyed by the soldier.
OF course, there are laws against
selling booze to a soldier, but it's an
accepted fact that its pretty easy Tor
the khaki clad lads to get the liquor
in some states since the signing OF the
armistice.
Officers say there Is hardly day
passes that they do not have cases OF
illegal carrying of booze by discharged
soldiers. Two boys were arrested
Thursday morning by local police for
federal authorities. other arrests have
been made and names will be made
public soon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
1ras- News kstss.

Special to Times. Republican.
Traer. Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Harry Griffin
received q letter from their son, Ralph.
this week stating he was safe and ct
present at Luxembourg.
Merl Beecher. the Dinsdale operates
was married Tuesday to Miss Albina
Chick. The couple we're given =
Christmas dinner at the viii Beecher
home in Traer. They will live with
the groom's parents at Dinsdale.
Mrs. Frank Hoeppner and son ars
spending the holidays In Kansas City
with an aunt
The public schools will open on Mou-.
day and no adjournment will be taken
for New Years. School will be held on
Saturdays in an effort to make up
some OF the lost time.
The case Of the Traer State Bank
VS.. Emil Strohbehn has been settled.
Mr.. Strohbehn pays the bank $500.
The case has been in court several
years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
PROMINENT re SloENT OF coUN.
Gil BLUFFS JUMPS FROM
HOSPITAL WINDOW.
cRAzEp az sUFFERlNGs
OF PNEUMONIA ATTACK
Makes Fatal Leap While Nurse Was
Momentarily Absent From Room
Harry NJ. Brown, the Victim, Former
County Official and Prominent in
Iowa as Drusgist-Boy Finds Body.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Dec. 2S.-Harry M.
Brown. u prominent druggist and for
two terms clerk OF the district court
and well known turnout Iowa fell or
leaped from a second story window OF
Mercy hospital' He fingered several
hours before he died. He was suffering
from pneumonia and was delrious. The
nurse, who had many other patients TO
care for, was absent only a moment
The hospital authorities today stated
Brown-was found lying in the snow by
a boy who reported to the hospital
office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
Medal For Dead Hero.

Special TO T1meS-tepuDNcdu. ~
Dubuque. Dec. 2S.-Mr. ana Mrs.
Charles Krumbach, Of this CITY, parents
Of Charles Krumbach, Jr., deceased,
have received a beautiful silver medal
from the Carnegie hero commission,
which made the award recently after
an investigation Of the death Of young
Krumbach. who was drowned in tho
Mississippi river here in an attempt
to save girl, Miss Elizabeth Mahan,
from a watery grave. The medal Is the
only one OF it's kind in Dubuque ana IS
contained in a leather case. An in
scription reads: Charles J. Krum-
bach who died attempting to save
Elizabeth Mahan from drowning.
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This.
Tha4 Man Lay Down His Inc For
His Friends" III
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
Seaman New. Items.

Sp6CIQ 70 TlmeB-NepUDI1C6n. I
Beaman, Dec. 2S.--Fred Elliott, .
printer from Eagle Grove, came home
to visit his parents and was taken sick
with influenza. He has been very Ill
for several days but is now convalesc-
ing. There are a number Of cases OF
the .lnnuss:::: but II mnch milder
form than when It first appeared. Z
Will Gibbons, Elmer Bein and Ward
Lamken, all navy boys, have been Dis
charged and sent home; also Georgs
Roach, who enlisted In the infantry.
William Baungart shipped thr0e
cars OF hogs from here and two ffo@
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
IOWA PRESS CONVENTION.
Gerard May Be Secured
For Principal Address.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 2S.-Plans for the
annual convention Of the Iowa Press
Association were made by the execu-
tive committee at meeting held here
today. The convention this year Is to
he held Feb. 13. IA and Is, with the
principal programs on the last two
days. An effort will be made to Sc
cure Ambassador Gerard for the prin-
cipal address.
The officers OF the association are
President, w. P. Workman, Malvern,
Field Secretary Grant l.. Caswell of
Denison and Secretary Olloe E. Hull of
Leon.
The newspaper men predict one OF
the largest attended sessions in the
history of the association. The Iowa
plan, as developed under Brother Cas-
well, is being copied in Nebraska and
Minnesota and other state associations
are considering It. ...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
FOUR BROTHERS WE'D SISTERS.
Unusual Marital Record Revealed at
Mason City. 81

Mason City, Dec. 2S-Three Cornelius
brothers. who formerly lived in st.
Charles, Mimi, are not only brothers.
but brother-i in laws and their wives
Irene, Harriet and Cora Belle Root are
not only sisters but sister-in- laws. One
OF the three brothers, Norman A. Cor
nelius, and his wife, Cora Belle live In
Mason City at 22s Twenty fifth street
Southwest.
Three sisters married to three broth
ers Il an unusual occurrence one would
say. The record was one better until
q few years ago when the fourth broth
er and the youngest OF the four, died.
He had married Viola Root, tho fourth
sister. Both the Cornelius and Root
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28

families lived ID u Charles. and the
four weddings took place at that place.
At the present time the other two
sets OF the unusual" trio are visiting
at the N. A. Cornelius home. They
are Mr.. and Mrs. I'D Cornelius OF
Geneva, Minn and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Cornelius OF Austin, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
Family Has Much Sorrow.

Greene, Dec. 28.-Mrs. G. A. Hurd,
ST., died from influenza and pneu-
monia Friday after suffering for sey-
eral weeks. Her son Jessie Is very Ill
with the disease. Only few days
ago a message was received stating
that another son, James Hurd. had lost
his life in France. a,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
WILKINSON TRIAL OPENS.
Statements Made in Case OF
State W.. Wilkerson.

Ottumwa, Dec. 2s.-The jury was
selected and opening statements made
yesterday In the case of state VS.. }. +.
Wilkerson. charged with conspiracy TO
commit adultery. The case is being
prosecuted by Attorney General Hav-
ner, and interest attaches thru the
connection the prosecutor and defend
ant had In the Yillisca Ak murder case
Of several years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
Railroad Time Table
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN.
GOING WEST,

GOING WEST.
TO- 11--Denver Special 800. 1883 a. N.
NO. 1-Overland Limited. 1902 a. m.
10. China and Japan Ex. s::1 a. m.
10. 29-Ames Passenger ..11:21 a. m.
10. 5-Des Moines Pass'ger $3.50 .. m.
10. II Pacific Express 80. GAO .. m.
GOING EAST.
10. 4-Des Moines Pass'ger s:z2 a. m.
10. 12-Denver Special -.... 2:05 p. m
10. +Overland Limited $40 a. m.
"a. 30-Clinton Passenger .. 3:l7 .. m.
%. 6-Atlantic Express %. 1928 p. m
e e1-ChicaRo Special. ~: 13 a. m.
y. 1o-PAcific Limited ..... s:13a. m
sgos. I. s. 20, 30. daily except Sunday
! 1tops to receive sleeping-ca paasen.
~ tor Fullerton, Nsb.. and points
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
MINNEAPOLIS 4 ST. LOUIS
Effective April I, 1917
NORTH BOUND LeO1


1--Albert Lea Mall. (ax.
~ 0unday) .......... $3.50 q. a
1-Nason City Mail lex.
- Sunday .,.......... Sis p. q.
E-Nosth Star Limited
nAy) ................. 1850 q. a.
y freight Except SUM- $50 q q.
SOUTH BOUND
1-Ot. Louis and Kansas
8 80: <ssszSss1s Sunday s:SS p a.
o-PeoSia Exp. (ex SUM S:1S q. a
e-lgesth 1tcs Limited
~ .................. 1901 Q. q
Gs1eAH (excsrt SUM- Tee q. u
STONY CITY BRANCH
= n ASStVo
- RAasa0se (Aaly SIS ;, -
W - $1,000 0unlAy). S:oe A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
scorn Belt ROUTE
'tfS erAArvuSRv

st Joe and X. c. Lin. 1853 a. m.
= tx c. Mail and EXP. .s:1s .. m.
y Ike. and st. Joseph 1905 q N.
= eSDs0 Moines Mail. 1910 p. a.
GOING NORTH
= S1TWin Cities Linn. .1l:z3 .. N
l--Chicaso-St. p. EXP. $50 q. N.
y t4-DaNy .............. 1855 p. a.
u Chicago Filler .-.... 1885 p. N.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-28
MOTHERS, Do THIS
When the Children Cough, Rub
Musterole on Threats
and Chests

} No telling how soon the symptoms may
develop into Group, or worse And then's
when you're glad you have a jar of Mus
terole at hand to give prompt sure re.
lief. Il does not blister.
A. first aid and . certain remedy,
Nusterole is excellent. Thousands of
mothers know it. You should keep a
In in the house, ready for instant use.
Il is the remedy for adults, too. Re.
leves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head.
ache, congestion. pleurisy, rheumatism,
lumbago, pains and aches Of back or
joints, sprains, sore muscles, chilblains
frosted feet and colds of the chest lit
|often prevents pneumonia).
sc and Coo jars; hospital size $3.50.
l|!Ellzz!j
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-09-05
AMERICANS ADVANCE
SHADY

Shady, Sept. 4.-Mr. and Mrs
George Leak and two granddaugh-
ters, little Misses Lillian and Sallie
and George Leak Jr. motored to
Lakeland last week to visit relatives
From Lakeland the party drove over
to Tampa sightseeing and are loud in
their praise of the towns they saw
and the general air of prosperity eve
rywhere south.
Daddy Leak thinks to live in Port
Tampa in one of those beautiful
homes facing the gull would be hap
piness enough for him.
Masters Charlie and Tillman Brow
ard after several weeks visit with
relatives here, returned to their home
ii Lakeland last week.
Miss Lora and Master Newsom
Baxley of Istachatta, are spending
this week with relatives here.
Mr.. T. B. Barnes of Ocala spent
Saturday visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Goldie Barnes.
Mrs. J. |. Smith spent last week
end at Floral City, returning home
Monday.
The Kelley family, peaceable,
law-abiding gypsy family. are en-,
camped at Shady for few days. Mr..
Kelly's son ran nail into his foot
and had to call an Ocala doctor to
dress the wound Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gaskin and Mr.. Free
man returned from Salt Springs Sat
urday. Miss Lily and sister, Mrs
johnson, will reamin longer as the
water and the camp life in general
are proving helpful to Miss Lily.
Rev. and Mrs. Smith Hardin OF
Ocala were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
A. r. Douglas Friday.
We have had some severe wind and
rain storms the past few days. A
poor body who is nervous when the
lightning flashes and the wind blows
so fercely has a fine chance to 60
into Mysteries.
Pulling corn and pindars keeps the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-09-05

Citra, Sept. 4.-Mr. E. L. Wart-
mann vase a business visitor to
Dade City Monday.
DIR. Carpenter and little grandson,
Francis Stubbs, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Driver.
Private Wilbur Melton spent Sum
day with his family, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
W. Melton.
Messrs. Guyton and James Helton
and friend, Mr.. Mathews, returned
last Friday from two weeks visit to
Daytona Beach.
Mr.. William Driver has gone to
Newport News to visit his brother.
Mrs. Stanley of Lakeland is visit
ing her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fulwood.
Miss Gays of Mississippi is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Redditt.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Rice spent last
Thursday in Ocala.
Mrs. Malphurs and children of
Alton, were visitors here Tuesday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-09-05

men busy now and the women are
pestered about that fall garden.
Some beans are being planted to
be canned at the Ocala canning fac
tory.
Still the voice of the hammar and
saw can he heard early and late IN
Shady.
Mr.. G. T. Liddon. who lives on wild
overs row. is lonely now since his
daughters and the little ones have
left. Here's hoping he may enjoy
these family reunions often.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-09-05
LEROY

Leroy, Sept. Airs. 7. A. Carter
and granddaughter, Erma Mattair,
were business callers in Ocala We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Mr.. w. s. Carter and Mr.. A. A.
Vause and Misses Annie Ross and
Erma Mattair attended Sunday school
at Cotton Plant Sunday.
Miss Annie Ross was the guest of
the Misses Strickland Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and the latter's
mother, Mrs. Mann and grandson,
Forest Wheeler of York, were guests
of Mr. w. s. Carter and family Sun
day.
Miss Stella Carter and two broth
ers were guests of Mrs. w. s. Carter
Sunday evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-09-05
A BEAR MARKET
FOR COTTON
Announcement OF War Board Control
Sends the Price Down
$5 Bale
(Associated Press)

New York, Sept. 5.-A heavy sell
ing of cotton futures and the general
opening of the market is a result of
the announcement last night in Wash
ington that the war industries board
planned to bring about stabilization
of cotton prices. The first quotations
were about five dollars a bale under
last nights closing.