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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
PARTY FOR HAZEL HALL

Miss Flora Cox of the Liberal
Hospital, and Miss Mary Wilson en-
tertained at a surprise party Satur-
day night at the home of Miss Will
son for Hazel Hall, nurse at the
hospital. A very enjoyable evening
was spent in music and various
games. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostesses.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
PAGEANT AT CHRISTIAN
CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY

7'he ladies of the Missionary Socie-
ty of the Christian church will give
pageant at the church Sunday night,
February 1st. Everybody is cordial
ly invited Don't forget the time
and place.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
BERToN DUBOIS SCALDED

Monday as Berton Dubois was car
rying out a boiler of boiling water
he accidentally let some of it splash
on his arm and for this reason let the
boiler fall and the water splashed up
in his face and burned him quite
badly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Talk about California climate,
what has California got on western
Kansas? This week has been fine,
Thursday especially being so pleasant
that doors were left open and men
went about in shirt sleeves.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Circle No. of the Westminster
Guild met at the manse Wednesday
night for candy pull. On account
of the meeting at the Christian
church not all of the members were
present, but those that were pres
ent had very enjoyable time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Surveyors on the Kansas and Okla
homa Railroad are this week setting
the grade stakes and it is expected
to be ready to start grading within
the next few days. Three construc-
ton crews, one west and two south
of town will rush the work.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

The plug trains, 335 and 1886, are
merely filters on the time card and
the service they give would put to
shame the world famed "slow train
thru Arkansaw."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Roy Lyman made a business trip
to Kismet Friday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

mere.
Peter Mcfarland resumed his
work as fagman Sunday after an alb
sence of several weeks on account of
sickness.
Number two has changed time,
now coming in at $3.50 and staying
here for dinner. 1t leaves at the
same time as before.
R. R. Bragg, division engineer
from Dalhart, passed thru Liberal
the first of the week, going east on a
business trip.
Bruce Razaeu of Pratt, brother of
Mrs. Harry Magruder, is the new
special officer. He took the place
of B. A. Pippus.
A. Shumate and daughter Corrine
left Tuesday for their home in Fair
bury, Neb. Miss 10 Randles and
Mrs. Henry Shumate accompanied
them as far as Bucklin.
Mrs. G. M. Nix entertained at
dinner Monday evening for A. Shu-
mate and daughter, Miss Corrine,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shumate
and son, Henry Jr., and Miss 10 Ran
dies.
C. M. Morris of Chicago, chief en-
giner of the Rock Island; A. B. War
ner, assistant general manager, of
El Reno, Okla; F. T. Beckett, dis
trict engineer, of FL Reno; H. P.
Greenough. superintendent, of Dal-
hart, and R. R. Bragg, division en-
gineer, of Dalhart, will be in Ar
kalon tonight and tomorrow inter-
the ballast pit at that point.
They will probably reach Liberal Fri
day as they are making a general in
spection Of hte road.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Mrs. Peter McFarlane returned
Tuesday from a visit with relatives il
Kansas City.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29
RAILROAD NEWS

B. H. Mcnamara of Dalhart was
in Liberal Wednesday on business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rudolph left
Monday for Chicago after short Wis
it with relatives here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Henry Shumate went as far as
Bucklin with A. Shumate Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-01-29

Mrs. F. C. WINNER left the first of
the week for her home in Guthrie,
Oklahoma, after visit with relatives
here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
Has Travelled Dis
tance Twice Around
World in Elevator
! by Il. G.. Doughcrty,]

Washington. y. c.. July 15.-The
most Travelled elevator operator I'm
me world Is James II. Evans, con-
ductor of the "lift" in the Washing
ION monument, the $50 feet structure
70 the top of which thousands Of
spectators travel yearly.
TWICE the distance around the earth,
Of nearly 10000 miles, Is the elevator
'faVel record Of the world held by
evans. This fan this unique char
Hctor viii celebrate the forty second
anniversary Of his service ut the
monument. and. looking bach! over
me thirty-two years that he has been
IN charge of the elevator he figures
mat the worlds record must be
given to him
Nhen the veteran elevator man
came to the monument, the big white
smart had risen to only about Il third
OF its present height and. except for
no use of the worlNnen. no elevator
lad been installed. THAT was in 1878,
and IT. was not until ten years later
'''t' inc smart was completed and the
elevator made its first trip. loaded
with passengers. to rae top OF the
column.
The elevator on that first trim was
guided by Mr.. Evans. and since that
date he has been continuously In
charge of the car.
Has Carried Many Famous Mon.
AS MS passengers Mr.. Evans has
had practically all of the famous mon
10 Vieit Washington, including each
or the presidents to serve since 1883.
inc monument was one OF the first
puplic buildings visited by President
wilson when he came to Washington
eiRht years ago, OF the chief execu-
i've MI Evans says: Yes. he seems
10 be right nice sort of fellow,
Came into my car and took off his
nat Just rs anyone might do. I
noticed he didn't say much-tust
| TAXED to the men with him | liked
bis looks as we'll as those of any of
Lne other presidents that have ridden
N my car
MT Evans was away on his yaca.
tipn whom the Prince OF Wales and
me belgian royal family visited the
monument and he looks "a bit visit
lui when he mentions missing the
Bclgians.
I carried princes to the top" he
says. but ] never had a chance AZ
real live king and queen before"
MAKING an average OF thirty trlp;
DAY, Mr. Evans figures that in the
! past thirty-two years he has made
about 3a0.4Oo trips in all. On each OF
i these trips the car goes about $40
ieet up and tho same distance down.
making total of,something like 11e.-
i $4,000 feet that It has Travelled. or
about $4,000 miles.
10000 miles.
THAT'S twice around the earth
Mr. Evans commented. II bet no other
elevator conductor in the world can
equal that"
Figuring 1t in years, the veteran
estimates that he has spent abou,
SIX years travelling in his elevator,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
DOESN'T REMEMBER LETTER.
Mason City Man Cannot Recall Reds
Epstle From Moline.
Special to Times Republican.

SDcClal TO JlneS-R epuDiiCan
Mason City, July 15.--Ralph Fahtor,
named In dispatches from Chicago
yesterday relative to the trial Of
William Bross Lloyd. alleged com
munist as recipient of letters from
Edgar owens. OF Moline, H.. In which
sympathy for the Russian revolution
was expressed. Is an employee in the
office of the city water works.
I don't remember tho letter in uues-
ton" he asserted on being inter-
viewed, but 1t is like many others /
have received, and ! don't doubt that
1t came to me. l will say, however,
that 1 never replied to It,"
Mr.. F'aktor states that he was en-
rolled as IL member Of tho socialist
party until about five years ago. Even
yet, he says. he Is on tho mailing list
OF a half dozen liberal publications,
and explains that tho radical" letters
which continue to reach him are
written byipersons who get his name
from such mailing lists.
He refused to commit himself as
to his political leanings now, and de-
clined to comment on the Lloyd case.
explaining that he knew nothing Of
it except what the newspapers carry"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
MUCH INTEREST IN MEMORIAL
State College Alumni Work For Mil
lion Dollar, Fund. -

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, July 15.-Story county men
ana women who are alumni Of Iowa
state college are interested In the
pan which was launched on the
campus recently for the raising OF a
FUND of million dollars for the erec-
ton of a memorial on the campus to
commemorate the students and al.
urnni OF Iowa State College who gave
Their lives in the world war.
1t is probable that the drive to
raise funds will not be launched UNI
I'll fall, but in the meantime the stu
dents will continue In their drive to
raise fund OF 100000 or this
amount over half has been pledged
by $50 students. The faculty also
plans IN organizing for the raising of
their part of the fund
M. J. Rigg, of Toledo, Ohio, presi-
dent OF Alumni Association, presided
at the meeting, which was held for
the purpose of organization. Other
noted alumni present were w. Clyde
Jones, attorney, of Chicago; James
y. Shearer, OF Minneapolis: j. u
Schaalf, of Comanche, legislator; Ira
Nichols, Of Iowa. Falls; Ira w. Jones
Of Clear Lake; Merritt Greene, OF
Marshalltown; George Kuhns, Des
Moines banker. and Glen r.. Kimball
lawyer and legislator Of Council
Bluffs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
Toledo News Notes.
pccial to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Toledo, July 15.--Mr. and Mrs. G..
A. Hutchinson, accompanied bS Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Hutchinson, went to
Deep River Sunday to visit the for
mcrs daughter, Mrs. J. B. Tostenson,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Hutchinson re-
turned home Sunday night, but the
rest of the party will remain for an
indefinite time.
Miss Gurna N. Edwards. of Grin
nell. and Howard J. Dayton, of
Brooklyn, were married by Mayor w.
j. Fuhlendorf Friday afternoon at
the Herman Brothers home.
Mr.. Walter BEEN and little daugh-
tor Lucille left Tuesday afternoon for
Davenport to spend couple of weeks
visiting at the home of the formers
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kendall
P. c. Jones, Of Marshalltown. was
guest at the Dr., w. H. hatcher
home Sunday.
Mrs. Elmer Troth, Of Marshalltown,
spent Tuesday in the city visiting
among old friends.
Mrs. Harriet Lupton was a Mar
shalltown visitor Friday.
Neil Jacobs and family, of Mar
shalltown visited Wednesday at the
home Of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. Jacobs.
c. Nj. Fisher left for Fairbault,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
LABOR NOW PLENTIFUL.
Sioux City Finds Unskillod Labor
Sufficient For Demands.

Sioux City. July ,l5.--unskillcd
labor is plentiful in Sioux city, ac-
cprding to managers of employment
agencies. The demand for this class
OF workers has fallen off and more
applications arc being received for
jobs than can he placed II Is said.
Skilled workers have rot been
making request for situations from
the employment agencies. There
Is sufficient work in the city for
these men and the few requests
made by employers can not be filled.
Farmers in this territory arc scck-
ing for very few laborers at this
time. It is asserted. The call for
men to work on farms has been
the slackest OF any time during the
last two or three years.
The prospect of high wages for
harvest work has attracted many
laborers from the east. These men
are anxious to secure employment
until the work In the harvest field
starts.
Some of the larger factories II,
the east have reduced their forces
Of worlSmen say many applicants
for employment. This has been
reported by, men who worked ~
some of the larger automobile fac
tories In Michigan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
legal proceedings. which arose prior
/, -

legal proceedings. which arose prior
TO said cancellation"
Article Is of the articles of In
corporation Of said association was
amended by striking therefrom tho
word ninety" and inserting in lien
thereof the word forty" so that said
article as amended will read:
Article Is, Any loss for which
this association Is liable shall he
due and payable not later than forty
days after satisfactory proof of such
loss has been furnished the associn-
ton and no suits are to be brought
against this association on account
of any loss until after the expiration
of forty days from the date of fur
nishing such proofs OF loss"
Section Of the bylaws Of said
association was amended by striking
therefrom the word immediately"
and substituting in lieu thereof the
| words ''as soon as practicable" so
that said section as amended viii
read
Section 6. When any loss occurs
| for which this association Is liable
the member suffering said loss shall
as soon as practicable notify the Sec
rotary of the association in writing.
stating the circumstances Of such
| loss and the time when and the
place where such loss occurred. and
the secretary shall thereupon notify
the president Of the association and
| the director from the township where
such loss occurred and cause the
loss to be adjusted as soon as pos
sible.
In case the director OF such town
ship can not act, the secretary shall
designate director from an adjoin-
| ing township who shall act"
The president and secretary of the
ASSOCIATE on were duly authorized and
directed to sign, acknowledge, re-
cord. publish and do all things re-
CURED by law to fully execute. COM
pete and carry into effect the fore
| going amendments.
| Done nj Ma''shaltown this 18th
day of June. 1920.
+. NJ. Wheeler. President.
j. r. Cooper. Secretary,
OF Marshall County Farmers Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
10 Charles Jackson:

10 CharleS JACKSON: iE5
You are hereby notified, that on or
before the first day of August, A. ID.
1920. there will be filed In the office
of the clerk OF the district court of
the stpte of iowa, In and for Mar
shall county the petition of Ethel
Jackson. claiming OF you an abso-
Lutte divorce from the bonds of mat
r!mony and alleging as grounds
therefore cruel and inhuman treat
ment such as to endanger her life.
and willful de.sertion for period OF
two years. For further particulars
see said petition on fllc as above
stated aa}5-s'e
Now. unless you appear and make
defense thereto, at or before noon of
the second day of the next Septem-
Der term of said court. which is to be
begun and held on the sixth day of
September, A. y. 1920. at Marshall
town. Iowa. default will be entered
against you and Judgment and decree
rendered thereon.
Dated this 3sth day of June. A. D.
1920.
Ethel Jackson. Plaintiff.
BY c. R. Edmister, her attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15

or New Mexico. are here for visit
with their mother, Mrs. Mary De
Long.
j. X. Avery and family are enjoy
inE visit from Mr. Avery's mother
Mrs. Abbio Avery. Of Cherokee. ana
his sister. Mrs. Abbe Brown, Of
Goose Creek. Tex.
Miss Kathleen Bcale. of 'rama, was
an over Sunday visitor at the G. J..
Stevens home.
Emmett Bledshc went to Chicago
with live stock Saturday night.
Mrs. Dow Armstrong. of Fort
Dodge, is visiting at the Siias Ste
phenson home.
Charles walters. Of Kansas City,
visited his sister, Mrs. Glenn Willard,
last week.
Richard and Robert Smith went TO
Newton Tuesday to visit their faith
er.
Mrs. Frank Fellows and children,
of Ames, were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Banks.
The Women's Club was entertain
ed by Mrs. II. S. Stafford Friday af-
tcrnoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
MAKING Big CHANGE IN ROAD.
Government and State Engineers In
CHARGE of Halfway Alterations.

Special to Times Republican.
Corning, July 1.-THE contractor
from York Nebr, who Is building
tho road west OF Corning to connect
with the federal MD road In Mont
gomery county, has q large force OF
men and teams on the jab. Govern
ment and state engineers also have
quite a force on the ground.
Important features OF this work.
which Is to be permanent. are tho
changes that are being made in the
section lines. In numerous places
the section lines are changed fifty
feet and in some places as much as
sixty-six feet Of Diversion Is made.
In order to make an easy grade
some immense cuts are being made,
as much as eighty feet deep In
places. The fills are numerous. but
are not as pronounced as are the
cuts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
MITCHELL GETS DIVORCE.
Mahaska County Senator Granted
Decree at Oskaloosa.

Oskaloosa, July Estate Senator
Elmer e. Mitchell has been granted
a divorce from his wife. The court
awarded her $1,000 aliinony. $1,000
attorney fees and other expenses.
People In Oskaloosa did not know
that Senator Mitchell was married
until recently, when his wife appear
ed suddenly, here to claim her rights.
Mitchell and his wife were married
several years ago In Washington, D.
C.. when both were employed in gov
crnment offices. They lived together
but n short time When Mitchell re-
turned here he did not tell OF his do
nestle troubles. He is wealthy
farmer, residing near New Sharon.
He recently was defeated for third
term as senator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
NEW CHURCH DEbicATED.
Collins Has New Edifice Built &
Cost of $4,000.

Special to Times Republican.
Collins. July ia handsome
now edihce, to serve us n homo for
tho Chruch of Christ OF Collins. has
been dedicated, having just been
completed and furnished at cost Of
approximately $2s,50O The dedica-
ton services were concluded with the
church clear Of debt and a nice little
surplus in the treaSurery.
Subscriptions amounting to ap-
proximately $4,000 were raised, TO
which was added about $4,000 which
was already in the Golfers of the
church.
u. II. Coonradt, who has been here
for about three years, Is pastor OF tho
church, and the building of the new
ediflce Is largely due to his efforts.
: Tho new church 10 handsome
modern church editice, with FIVE
rooms. including the class rooms and
auditorium on the first floor and q
large dining hall, kitchen and class
rooms in the full basement. 1t Is of
brick and Keliastone exterior finish
and of'beautiful architecture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
CLERKS TO HAVE DAY OFF.
Hampton Business Men Planning
Holiday For Employees.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, July 15.--Hampton, Iowa.
originator of the Buy 1t in Hamp-
ton" campaign n few years ago. the
city that pulled off one OF the biggest
barbecues two years ago that ever
happened in this part of the state.
now proposes to get ''in first" on
another deal that Is new In this VI
entity.
This time. 1t Is n clerks day OFF,
that Is being proposed. and the
Hampton Commercial Club is behind
the move unanimously and working
hard. The time proposed for the
event Is likely to be set for late In
July or early in August. The prepo-
sition is that the clerks be given n
day off from their labors, and go
probably to Clear Lake for n days
outing. bathing. fishing boating. and
other sports. 1t may be that some
other point will be chosen, but It Is
not likely. The plan Is being re-
ceived favorabiy. and 1t Is likely that
Clear Lake will be chosen as the
place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
CONTRACT HELD LEGAL.
Supreme Court Reverses Crawford
County Case Affecting Paving.

Special to Times Republican.
Denison, July 15.-Denison may
have extensive street paving at once
in view Of q recent decision OF the
Iowa supreme court holding good a
paving contract entered into by the
city council last March. Bids were
asked for q pavement seven inches
thick, but contract was signed with
firm giving a price for six and
seven inches Of thickness, at the six
inch rate, There was doubt as to the
legality Of the contract. and suit
was brought before Judge Albert,
who held the contract void. The con-
tractors appealed. and the district
Judge has been overruled. The prop
erty owners have felt the price was
high and would be well pleased Ii
paving were put off until wages and
material were lower. The contractors
have not been heard from since the
supreme court decision.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

to Articles OF Incorporation of the
Marshall County Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Association.
Know ell men by these presents
that at special called meeting OF the
members Of the Marshall County
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance AS
ISOLATION, corporation duly or
ganized under the laws Of the state
OF Iowa, held at the court house in
Marshalltown, Marshall county, Iowa,
on the 18th day OF June. 1926, be-
ginning at the hour Of o'clock D.
m. after due and legal notice had
been given to the members OF said
association in conformity with it's
articles Of Incorporation ami the
laws OF the state OF Iowa. at which
members of said association was
represented. the following amend
ments to the articles Of incorpora-
ton and bylaws of said association
were duly adopted by unanimous
vote of the members of said as
ISOLATION then present there bein,
thirty-one members in attendance
at said meeting.
Said amendments are as follows:
Observation-Disclosures 9 of the ar
ticles Of incorporation of said as
ISOLATION was repealed and the fol-
lowing article substituted therefor:
Article 3: Any member Of this
association who fails TO pay any as
sessment levied by the = association
as provided in these articles within
sixty days from date of said assess
ment, will be forwarded a five day
written notice of cancellation by the
association and his membership
shall then be forfeited This for
feiture of membership and in,urance
In the association shall not preclude.
the association from enforcing any
claim against any such member, by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
$500 Acre Land in Franklin.

Special TO TlmeS-KepUDI1Can.
Hampton, July 15.--The price o.
farm land hit q new high mark 6
few days ago, when thirty acre
tract at the northwest corner of the
Hampton incorporation changed
hands for Sis, 000-$500 per acre. Pos
session will be given next March. The
purchaser expects to put fine new
fence around the farm this fall. The
improvements on the plot are fairly
good, and the location makes it A
very desirable place. Mr.. Dreyer does
not expect to occupy the place. but
Will probably have plenty Of chances
to sell It,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15
Reeord Yields in south Dakota.

Pierre. s. D., July 1.-The eastern
part of the state is making a great
crop showing. A few fields of corn
in the southern part of the state are
laid by for the season. While small
grain Is making n fine showing 1t is
not likely harvesting will be done
even in the southern counties Inside
two weeks, while farther north it VIII
be later, but the grain section of tho
northern part Of the state never made
better showing. Wheat, as well as
all small grains. except possibly a
few late fields. is headed out and flax
is beginning to blossom. Outside OF
the flooded section of the state
the crop outlook was never better al
this time of the season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-15

Mimi, Wednesday night on a short
business trip,
Mrs. Lewis AFFORD. who has been
visiting relatives in Conrad, returned
home Monday.
Arthur Wilson and daughter. Miss
Mary, who lave been visiting at the
home OF Tom Wilson. returned to
their home in Central City Tuesday.
The Misses Georgianna Jinks and
10y Soth went to GrinneIl to spend
the week end with friends.