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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20

recently resigned his position to accept
position under the Australian govern
ment, is former Monticello resident
Calktns spent all of his early life in this
city, receiving his education in local
schools. and started his career as tele-
graph operator at that time. Mr.. Calk-
ms has been in the employ of c., NJ &
st. Paul people for about forty years
and has served them well and faith
fully In that time. Now he takes charge
of the Australian governments ship
building plant now being constructed on
Puget Sound, Wash.
WATERLOO.
The council has unanimously adopted
tax levy which totals 35A mills. 1t is
estimated that this will bring in rev.
enue to the amount of $2O9.23s LINE
only change that the council made in
the levy for the coming year was cut
ting the cemetery fund 4 Of mill and
adding this Y to the library fund
which will make the latter fund for the
coming year mills and the cemetery
u mill. The levy for the year Is d.
vided as follows: General, 10; grading
2k; cemetery ": fire. TX : library. 2;
library building and grounds. "; i'm.
provement /; light /; bond, 2; bridge
5; sewer. 2; park. 2h.
Boone.
Memorial service for Corporal Clar-
enve v. Shurtz. only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Shurtz. formerly of this
city, who is reported killed in action in
France, wilf be held at Eagle Grove
at the park there on Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock. Shurtz was a resident OF
Eagle Grove at the time he enlisted. II
is believed by relatives that the former
Boone boy met his death in the fighting
on July 81 and % altho no details have
been received. 1t was in this engage
ment that the Americans received OF
ders to retreat but disobeyed the COM
mAnd and went forward TO victory A
chum of Shurtz met death in the same
engagement.
Webster City.
The o'clock curfew whistle in this
city, which has served merely to mark
the time for years, is to mark enforce
ment of the curfew ordinance hence
forth. This ultimatum was delivered
by City Manager George ]. Long this
morning. Epidemics of petty thievery,
the acts of boys. have broken out at
frequent intervals for some time past.
and this morning a boy was brought
before the city manager after being
| caught stealing from an ice box. The
lad was shown the error of his ways
and, puending good behavior was re-
leased Any further disposition 10
thievery, however. will be met with
punishment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
Northern Io,va Items
Covdon.

corydon.
AS the result OF a. family feud of long
standing and an alteration over farm
matters in which a shotgun took part
Ed Snyder is dead and Adam Heilman
is seriously injured and not expected
to live. Both men and their families
have been highly respected members OF
the community for years.
Webster City.
The Webster City Chamber Of Com
merce has just hung new service flag
in the window of it's office There are
eight stars on it. representing the fol-
lowing members now in the service. or
soon to be: Col. N. P. Hyatt, DR.. o. B.
Olson. George Alexander. II. r. Ash.
Lieut.. e. e. Richardson. Leslie H. Cliff
ton. Capt. G. T. McCauliff, Capt. NJ. b.
Galloway.
Sioux City.
The Sioux City stocs yards will have
banner year il present standards are
maintained for the remaining five
months Of 1918. according to officials of
the company. During the first seven
month Of the year, s1O4000,O00 was
taken in payment for live stock at the
local market. This sum equalled the
purchases for the entire twelve months
Of 1917. Officials Of the yards look for
a $170,000.0o0 market this year.
Monticello.
TheRev. Edward p. Kimball, retired
Congregational minister, and a former
resident Of Monticello, recently ce,e-
brated his ninety ninth birthday ami
versary. At the present time he is liv-
ing with his daughter, Mrs. Mack, at
Efkader. Mr.. Ktmball organized the
Monticello Congregational church more
than fifty years ago, and was it's first
pastor for many years. AS celebra-
ton OF his birthday he worked out in
his war garden and hopes to live to see
the Germans whipped good and .plen-
tv.'
independence.
Dedication of the big county service
flag, containing 100 stars, nine of which
were gold, was the feature of the coun-
ty fair here Tuesday afternoon. The
dedication speech was made by J. E.
Bromwell of Marion Mr.. BromwelTs
address was of a patriotic nature and
he paid high tribute to the work of
the S. o. V. and the 700 stars in Buch-
anan county's service flag. At the con-
cluson of the grafton, the flag was u.-
furled and the Star Spangled Banner
played. A large crowd witnessed the
celebration. Auto races and auto polo
were the big features at the-fair We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Monticello.
R. NJ. Calkins, vice president Of the
c.. NJ. & ST. p railroad company. wuu
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
Eldora News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Aug. 20.-Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Pennington and daughter, who
had been in Eldora for several weeks
visiting relatives and friends left Mon
day Tor their home In Omaha
Charles Peters who has been here
for number Of days visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peters. left
Monday for Fort Sill. Okla, where he
Is In training as a soldier.
Matt Smith left Monday for Mime
apoiis and Graceville. Mimi, on a bust-
ness mission OF few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Strother have
gone to southern Minnesota and will
camp out for a number Of weeks while
visiting relatives.
At an adjourned special meeting of
the city council. held Monday evening
Mayor ENEMY vetoed ordinance No
JOG. which provided scale Of prices
for tent shows, menageries. etc, and
gave the city clerk authority to coll
iect license money. After some discus
sion OF the veto the council passed the
ordinance over the mayors objections
all six members voting in the affirma-
tive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
ECZEMA KNOWS
NO ENEMY
LIKE P0SLAM

Do not imagine that your Eczema
Is the one case that will fail to re-
spond to Poslam's healing influence.
Tho more stubborn the affection. the
more remarkable the immediate effects
OF Poslam seem.
After you know Poslam's splendid
work you will look upon it as Just
so much concentrated healing energy
to protect your skin from all disordered
conditions. Itching stops; angry skin
Is tsoothed at once.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories 243
West 47th ST., New York City.
F'oslam Soap is daily treat to ten
der skin OF skin subject to eruptional
troubles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20

. T. .
because of the damage caused by the
storm early last Saturday morning. ac-
cording TO announcement given out
Yesterday by officials of the road. 1t
had been expected that the roadbed
would be repaired early Tins week. hut
turthcr inspection revealed that the
ualnhgr was moro extensive than at
flrst believed. The wreck near Julien
In which three men were killed and
winch was due to n wash out. has not
hecn cleared MP. Officials of the ron d
stated yesterday that practically the
entire line between here and Dycrsville
would have to he gone over and n large
part OF the roadbcd replaced entirely.
Reports coming in from distant pa rt &
OF tho county tell of additional damage
done to growing crops, farm buildings,
live stock. bridges and roads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
BOONE SOLDIER DEAD.
Corporal Meerath Dies Of Wounds Re
eeived at Chateau rhisrrv.,

Corporal Meerath Dies Of Wounds Re-
eeived at Chateau rhisrry.,
Boone. Aug. 20.-word has been re-
ceived in this city of the death on
July 20 Of Corporal Charles, McGrath,
former Boone county boy who was
wounded in the Chaeau Thierry battle.
Clarence Pangborn, Jim Morrisey, Hen
ry Luetjen. Clifford Near, Edgar Rule
and Richard Scanlin, all Boone boys IN
the same mess with McGrath, took
charge of the funeral. according to
word reaching this city.
McGrath. who was about &c years
old was born and reared in Colfax
township, Boone county. He was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. McGrath,
who now live in the Ontario neighbor-
hood. He was we'll known and popu-
lar among all who knew him.
Two brothers. Frank and Earl, are
in the service. but have net yet been
sent across. The former is in an auto
training school at Kansas City, while
the latter is at Camp Hancock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
Free Of CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from cough, cold.
or bronchitis, is invited to call at tho
Old Reliable drug store and get abso-
lutely free, a sample bottle Of Boschee's
German Syrup. a soothing and healing
remedy for all lung troubles. which has
n successful record Of fifty years. Gives
the patient good nights rest free
from coughing. with free expectoration
A standard medicine for fifty years.
For sale in all civilized countrie6.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
IOWA BOY COMMISSIONED.

ORGY /. Luglan, of Radcliffe, Made
Second Lieutenant.
Special to Times Republican.
Washington. Aug. 20.--Orey L. Lug
Ian, of Radcliffe. has been commits
stoned second lieutenant OF the quar-
termastcr corps by the war depart
mcnt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20

township, near Moingona, has disap-
peared and can not be located. The
last time he was at hrs home was two
weeks ago. but a week later no was
seen in this city. Since that time his
whereabouts have been shronded IN
mystery. Relatives are anxious to get
word of him and any person knowing
anything about the wanderer will con-
fer n great favor on tho family by
notifying them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
MEMORIAL FOR SOLDIER.
Public Services in Honor Of Clarence
Shurtz, Who Was Killed in Action.

0T'UT w VVFTO FVVb FNTTIUu TIT NOtTO'r'
Special to Times Republican.
Eagle Grove. Aug. 20.-This city paid
honor Sunday afternoon TO the mem
DRY of Corp. Clarence V. Shurtz. of
this city, who was n member OF the
Rainbow division and who fell in action
July %, az reported by the adiutant
general to the family here, 1t is the
first death to overtate any of the Toys
who went from Eagle Grove hence the
services were of unusual interest. An
orchestra played several marches, and
at the close of the sermon. which was
by Rev. II. Fay Tyler, Of the Congre-
gational church, the bugler sounded
taps. The services were very i'm
pressive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
Woman Hangs Herself.
,ial to Times- ReDi,hlicap

Dubuque, Aug. 20.-The body Of Mrs.
Nicholas konzen. Of Centralia, was
found suspended by rope from the
rafters Of a barn by her husband Sun
day morning. She had been dead for
several hours. Mrs. Konzen. it Is be-
lieved. was Respondent because of Ill
health. She was the mother OF two
children. the youngest IL months old.
The woman had suffered for months
with fits of melancholy and is be-
lieved to have taken her life during
one Of these spells.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
SPENDS NIGHT IN STORM.

Aged Iowa CITY Man Wanders Far
From Home: 10 Found Unconscious.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Aug. 20.--William Hahn.
aged IS. father in-law OF Alderman
John w. Murphy. wandered away from
home, was absent all night in a heavy
rain and violent electrical storm. and
was found by Mr.. Murphy. miles dis
tant. on country roadside. uncon-
scious. Shock or possibly superinduced
pneumonia. may prove fatal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
CAMPBELL NOT DEAD.
Wrote Letter to His People Three Day.
After Reported Dead.

Eagle Grove, Aug. 2O.-Joy follows
sorrow at Clarion, for Sergeant Clifton
Campbell. who was reported killed in
action in France, is alive. His death
was reported by the adjutant general;
but letter written by his own hand
has been received by his people and
bears date three days later than his re-
ported death. He had a broken arm
and no doubt had other injuries, and
was in a hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
STRANGE, II Irua.

Did you ever meet real, honest
to- goodness Kentucky colonel?"
Yes. and I got the surprise Of my
young life"
How was tflat?"
Ellis favorite beverage was butter
milk"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
STATE. WIDE CAMPAIGN TO BE
STARTED TO ORGANIZE FOR
STAMP SALES.
CAMPAIGN TO CENTER
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Organizations Designed TO Promote
Savings and Stamp Sales and Not
to Conduct Public Campaigns - To
Be. Extended Ltaer to Church and
Fraternai Societies.

Des Moincs, Aug 20.--A state wide
drive for the organization of war saw
ngs societies will begin in Iowa Sept.
1, centering In the schools and later
spreading to churches. lodges. business
houses and factories.
Prof. Mary Campbell. of the state
Teachers College. will have charge OF
the work in the schools, and plans to
make these societies community CEN
ter organizations developed under the
public schools. Their purpose will he
to provide n systematic means for the
purchase OF war savings and thrift
stamps and to teach patriotism and
thrift,
1t IL planned to organize at least
10000 of the societies in Town, and per-
sons interested in them can secure in
formation from tho Iowa war savings
committee. 10 Fleming building. Des
Moincs.
Movement Already Started.
The movement already is underway
in seventy-one counties and member
ship in the societies thus formed has
passed the 10000 mark Fremont, Clay
ton, Muscatinc. Black Hawk and Van
Buren, counties top the list in the num-
Der of societies already formed
Professor Campbell plans to make
the war savings societies organized un-
der his direction community center or
CARNATIONS developed around the pub
lie schools. Their purpose, as is the
purpose Of the societies organized out
side the schools. is to provide n sys-
tematic means FOR the purchase Of war
savings and thrift stamps and to teach
patriotism and thrift. Tho school So
cietes include in their membership
both school children and adults.
A speakers bureau is being organ
lied by Professor Campbell in every
county in the state in connection with
the war savings societies of that coun-
ty. A state committee Of capable
superintendent and teachers already Is
at work selecting the most effective
material for the public program of
these societies. In addition to the pro-
gram thus prepared. each society will
be given important work direct from
Washington in connection with the war
savings. liberty loan, fuel and food
conservation and the like. Tho gov
[ernment regards the formation OF these
societies as one Of the most important
phases OF war savings work.
Aside from offering a means for the
purchase of stamps the societies do not
conduct financial campaigns Their
function il to SO prepare the minds of
the people that they will be intelligently
ready and financially prepared to re-
spond When the regularly organized
machinery begins It's campaign for the
sale OF liberty bonds or funds with
which to aid the Red Cross or the Y.
Nj. c. A. Patriotism as taught in these
societies functions at once in the sup
port of various national campaigns.
Thrift as taught by the societies func-
tions at once in the systematic invest
ment Of small savings in war savings
stamps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
Millsrs Antiseptie OIL. Known a.
Snake Oil
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A new remedy used internally and externally
for Coughs. Colds. Group. Sore Throat. Diph-
iberia and Tonstfth.
This oil Is conceded to be the most pcnc-
trailing remedy known. Its prompt and imme-
date effect In relieving pain Is due to the fact
tha'; It penctrates to the affected parts ut once.
A an illustration, pour ten drops on the thick
est piece of sole leather and It will penetrate
this substance through and through In three
minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great oil Is golden
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bottls-or money refunded ut
OLD RELIABLE pRUoN COMPANY
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
AGED Boone Man M;.sino.

Boone. Aug. 20.-Byron Sebring. aged
II years. who has been making his
home with "a son, Albert, in Marcy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
Railroad Out Of Commission.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. Aug. 20. - Traffic on the
Illinois Central between here and
Dyersville will be tied up for a week
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-20
just tho Thing.

"A florist advertives. Tell her with
flowers .
"A pretty thought. Suppose you
wanted a girl to meet you about the
middle of the afternoon. What would
you send her."
-Four o clocks, "-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-28

day of September. 1918, for the pur-
pose of letting contract for above school
buildings.
Plans and specifications Of said build
ings are now on file in this office.
Sealed bids will be received until IL
o'clock m. Sept. 5th, 1918. All bids
must be accompanied by certified check
or other security In the amount OF
$500 90, which shall be forfeited to the
county on failure to execute bond as
hereinafter provided. The party to
whom said contract is awarded shall
execute to the county bond in the
sum of the amount Of the contract to
become void upon performance of the
conditions set forth in said contract.
Twenty per cent Of the contract price
shall be retained by the county until
the contract is completed and the work
accepted. The Commissioners reserve
the right to reject any and all bids.
G. w. YOUNG.
w. F. WHITSON.
BEN STEPHENS.
County Commissioners.
Clarence Harris.
County Clerk.
(SeaD 26-lOt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-28

There IS more cAtarrr III this Sec
,ion OF the country than all other
diseases put together. and for years
it was supposed to be incurable.
Doctors prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure BY
local treatment. pronounced it in
rurable. Catarrh is a local disease
greatly influenced by constitutional
conditions, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio. is a
constitutional remedy. il taken In.
ternally and acts through the blood
on the mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that
Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cuHc.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. CHENEY & CO., Tc'edo. 0.
Halls Family Pills for eonstipa'
ion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-28
Carter County
Free Fair
ArdmOre, Okla.
Sept. II, II, 13, IA, 1918.
NOTICE.

On January %, 1913, was con-
yicted in the District Court of Car
ter County, Oklahoma, of cattle lar
ceny and sentenced to live years I'M
prisonment in the State Penlten-
tiary; and, on September ii, l9l1,
| was convicted in said court, OF
assault with intent to kill, and SEN
fenced to three years imprisonment
in said penitentiary. On September
l6, 1918, at the office of the Par
don and Parole Officer, in Okla
homa City, Oklahoma, | will apply
for a pardon in case of both OF said
sentences. All persons interested
are notified to be present.
w. A. MERR1OTT,
This August II, 1918 l5-fmo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-28
BIG M|LLWR|GHT'S
WIFE STATES FACTS
FEARED SHE'D NEVER WALK
AGAIN-IMPROVE IS
SURPRISE TO FRIENDS.
By Hy. Gage

''T was so crippled up with rheuma
tism that / could barely manage to hobble
around and was afraid | would never
be able to walk right again, before
took Tanlac," said MrstOMartha Lind
say. wife of well known millwright
who resides at 2S35 Peabody Avenue,
Dallas, Texas.
about two years ago" she contin-
ued, when my trouble first started
had the most awful neuralgia pains in
the back of my head and my left limb
and foot achead so with rheumatism that
l couldn't so anywhere; in fact 1t was
all / could do to hobble over to the next
corner. / suffered such terrible pains
that couldn't rest at night and would
feel so duh and worn out in the morn
ing that it was almost torture for me 10
get out of bed. | worried all the time
over my troubles because nothing gave
me any relief and | was just miserable
night and day. ! used all sorts or I'M
mants and ointments and everything l
could find. until someone told me about
Tanlac and tried 1t.
II sure was surprised to find that even
the first few doses made me feel so
much better. | kept on taking It and
my aches and pains soon left me and In
q short time, I was walking almost as
well as ever. l am feeling like prand
new person now and the wonderful re-
suits | have gotten from Tanlac sur
prises my friends as well as myself I'm
going to keep on taking Tanlac Tor
while, and / never lose an opportunity
to tell others what this wonderful med'-
| cine has done for me-
Tanlac is sold in Ardmore by Cole
man Drug Company and by leading
druggists and dealers everywhere-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-28
NOTICE OF HEARING

ON REPORT OF APPRAISERS
IN STREET IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 81 OF THE
CITY OF ARDMORS, OKLA
HOMA.
All persons interested will take
notice that in pursuance OF a reso-
luton heretofore passed on the End
day of August, 1918, by the Board
of Commissioners of the City OF
Ardmore, a session of the Mayor
and Commissioners of the City OF
Ardmore will be held at the Session
Chamber of said City, convening at
8 o'clock P. M. on the 3rd day OF
September, 1918, for the purpose OF
hearing objections and exceptions
to the appraisement and apportion-
ment of the costs of Street Improve
ments made by the Board of APP
praisers appointed by the Mayor
and Commissioners for that pur-
pose, apportioning the costs OF
Street Improvements to the lots
and tracts of land subject to assess
ment to pay the cost of improving
the streets in Street improvement
District No. 81 of the iCty of Ard.
more, consisting of streets and
parts OF streets thereof, to-wit:
THIRD AVENUE, SOUTH
WEST, FROM THE EAST
LINE OF Il" STREET TO
THE EAST LINE OF II"
STREET, SOUTHWEST, IN
CLUDING ALLEY CROSS
INGS AND STREE INTER
SECTIONS THEREON, IN
THE CITY OF ARDMORE,
OKLAHOMA.
AT said session the Mayor and
Commissioners will hear any objec-
tions or exceptions that may be
filed and will revise and correct said
report of appraisers and will adop,
and approve the same as so revised
by them. and said apportionment as
so revised and confirmed will be the
basis of assessment for Street sm'
provements in said District.
In witness whereof, | have here
unto affixed my signture and Off
cial seal this 25rd day of August
1918. Il
G.. w. GROOM,
City Clerk.
(SeaD
published August q, "a, 26, u, 2s
1879
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-28
New Swimming Record.

New Orleans, Aug. 27.-Perry McGii'
livray, of the Great Lakes training sta
ton, national amateur 100 yard swim
ming chmapion, established n new
worlds indoor record for the 100 yards
back stroke here last night. McGilli-
vray swan the distance in 1 minute z
SIS seconds breaking by two seconds the
old record held pointly by Herold krue'
ger and Harry Hebner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-28
Major ManIey Is Promoted.

Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. T.-Major
T.. ]. Hanley, commander Of Carruthers
Field, and now with the flying circus
in the middle west, was made lieuten'
ant colonel today. according to advices
from Washington. Hanley graduted
from West Point in 1915, and was with
General Pershing in Mexico. He was
chief flying officer when the field was
established at Rantoul. Ill.