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The Washington times., 1920-12-17
PIONEER YEOMAN F DIES
AT HOME IN CAPITAL
Miss Norma L. Brent Was One
of First to Enlist.

Miss Norma l.. Brent, one OF the hrst
Washington girls TO enlist in the ye"-
mon fFD branch OF the navy at the
outbloa of the world war, died last
~',r. 1T her home, 6l8 n street south
IVES Complication Of diseases was
= 4, can of death.
Mis-. ;lent was native of SCOTS
vile, Va. and was born September ~
lsy2. She came to Washington at the
age of eleven. For ten years she was
adjustment clerk In kann's store.
When the war was declared she
enlisted in the yeomen I'D and was
stationed in the office OF the superin-
tendent OF personnel, Navy Depart
ment After the war she was en-
ployed in the office Of Internal Rev
enue.
Miss Brent was member OF JACOB
Jones Post OF the American Legion
and was actively identified with the
work at Kendall Baptist Church and
Sunday School.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row morning at s o'clock. The body
will be sent to Bryant, Va. for inter-
ment. She is survived by her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron Brent, and two
sisters, Mrs. Harvey Townsend and
Mrs G. Norman Coates, Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1920-12-17
ROBERT BENNETT MeNEILI.

Robert Bennett Mcneil. Ave year
old son of the Rev. DR.. Walter G. Nc
Neil. pastor of Dumbarton Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church. and
Laura l. Mcneil, died yesterday at
his parents home, 3130 0 street
northwest. Death was due to diph-
iberia. The body will be inferred In
Loudon Park Cemetery. Baltimore.
Nd, this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1920-12-17
WHY WE HAVE THIS CLUB

part of the business of our Bank encourage thrift and to
omy. better render all of the people of
community than by giving them definite plan for saving their
Christmas Club is just such plan
make Savers" "Spenders of boys and girls
enable old and young become acquainted with
business that when they have they will know its value and
of it.
To give you Bank Connection and show you how Bank
in financial matte
The Washington times., 1920-12-17

INCREASING CLUB PLAN
En- nIuh Deposit Sc 1st week, 10c End week *
u UluU Increase Sc each week-in so weeks UOI
I'M nl.h Deposit 1Oc LIST week, zoe End week I17
IUV Uluu Increase 10c each week-in so weeks u
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
BOARD WILL PROBE
HOME COMPLAINTS
MEMBERS TO CONDUCT INVES-
TIGATlON OF INSTITUTION
AFFAIRS JULY %.
HEARING RESULT OF
DISTRICT COURT RULING
Complaints Of G. p. Mars Made
Against Homo to Be Sifted by
State Board Of Control at Inquiry
to Be Held at Soldiers Home-G.
A. r. Committee Is Notified.

The state board Of control will in
vestigate the complaints against Of
flcers Of the home, growing out Of
the case Of G. P. Mars. who secured
a restraining order from Judge Will
lett In tho district court to prevent
being furlougted from the home for
alleged slanderous statements made
about officers. The investigation was
suggested by Judge Willett when he
filed a ruling June IL 10 the Mars
case suspending the restraining order.
Notices that the board would be here
have been sent to those interested,
including the state department G.. A.
| r. committee, which is expected to
be represented.
Judge Willett in his ruling, sug-
gested that the board hold the In
vestfgation and file it's finding with
the clerk Of the district court. In the
meantime the status Of the case was
to remain as It was and until fur
Their ruling OF the court.
Probably be Public.
II tho Doard or control follows out
entirely the suggestion Of Judge Will
lett, the hearing will be open and ell
parties interested will be represented
by attorneys. It is suggested by the
court that notice be sent to the state
g. A. r. and w. r. c. committees
that they might be represented as
they conducted a hearing at the home
! before the Mars case was fled In
court.
| The Mars case was begun against
| Commandant B. G. Whitehill after
the latter had notified Mars that he
would be given a compulsory fur
Tough for alleged untrue and SANDER
Gus statements he had made about
the management Of the home and its
officers. Judge Willett's order re.
strained the commandant from fur
Laughing Mars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

ternoon and fined $40 and costs.
Ed Wall, of Melbourne, was fined
$40 and costs, for permitting minors
to frequent his pool hall.
The case of Mrs. Maggie McCosh
VS.. d. M. McCosh her divorced hus-
band, has been continued ono week
at the request of the county attorney.
Paul Baclno today was found gull
ty of assault and battery and was
assessed fine Of $40 and costs. A. l..
Nicholson was the complaining wit
ness.
Frank M. Lee was fined $40 and
costs. Saturday night, when he plead
ed guilty to charge of speeding.
L. Raley, H. Q. Hyatt, r.. B, Mon
roe and H. F. Turner, all arrested by
Officer Quimby for speeding, posted
cash bonds Of SIS for their appear
ance this afternoon.
X. X. Brumfield. alleged to have
operated a motor vehicle with unlaw-
full pasteboard numbers, also posted
a bond for his appearance this after
noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
DARLING HOME BURNED

Fire Caused by Explosion of Roof
Ing Preparation Docs Damage Es-
timated at $4,000 or Moro to Resi-
denoe of c. E. Darling, 8 North
Seventh Street.
by an explosion of a roofing prep
aration. did damage to the home and
it's contents Of G. r. Darling, 8 North
Seventh street. estimated at $4,000
to $4,000 or perhaps mora. The
porch on two sides Of the house,
kitchen, dining room and rear bed
room and their contents were badly
burned. The rest of the house was
smoked and somewhat DANA ged by
water and chemicals. The loss is
covered by $4,000 Of insurance on the
house and q like amount on the con-
tents.
Mr.. Darling was heating the roof
ing preparation in kettle on the
gasolene stove that was ON the
porch. He was on the roof when he
heard the explosion. but by the time
he could get to the ground much OF
the ceiling OF the porch was ir
flames, the flaming tar preparation
having been scattered over 1t by the
explosion. From the porch the
flames spread into the dining room
and kitchen thru open doors an6
windows. Altho the department got
there quickly the house was badly
burned before chemicals and water
could be turned on 1t. None of the
members of the family was injured
by the explosion.
The extent OF the damage will de-
pend a good deal on how much o.
the studding Of the sides Of the house
and rafters of the roof were burned
The interiors Of the rooms that were
not damaged by flames were sc
badly smoked they will have, to be
refinished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
Thursday July 10, 1895.

:.
Between two and three inches of
rain fell from $3.50 to $3.50 p. M, in
what proved the heaviest downpour
known in years. The rain was badly
needed, and az q result it was de.
clared that the corn crop was safe.
Edward Andrews, 13-year-old son
Of James Andrews, met with bad
accident when most of one hand
was Literally torn of. Andrews was
In the act Of tying q rope halter Of q
colt to post when the animal jerked
back and the boys hand was caught
between the rope and the post. Only
the thumb was saved, surgeons am
putating the rest Of the hand.
Mrs. Agnes Pursel, mother Of John
w. and Samuel Pursel, of this city,
died at her home, 202 North Sixth
street, of heart disease and dropsy,
Mrs. Pursel was 6S years Of age.
James Kerr and Mrs. Sarah E.
Denbow, both Of Albion, were mar
ried there by Rev. W. c. Smith.
Cora Gertrude, 1S-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hager-
man, Of Vienna township, died at the
family home after an illness of three
months.
Friday, July 10, 1895.
Announcement was made Of the
sale by B. Britain of his stock hold
ing Of $4,000 In Brittaian & Co., pork
packers. The buyer was A. G. Click
The company was reorganized, with
R. Reed, president; John I. Bell, vice.
president; and A. G. Click secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs. Magnolia Patton, mother Of
George Patton, Of this city, and Mrs
e. S. Burroughs, of Albion, died at
the age Of 70 at her home, 622 North
Second street. Death was due to In
firmities Of age.
Saturday, July 20, 1895.
The local democratic papers an
nounce that Frank Willard is goin,
to run for sheriff. Frank is a prett.
big man to get showed under, blu
that's what he'll get"
"a new machinist has arrived il
the city, in the person of a new DO.
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
/ Lennox." David Lennox, Jr., Louis
vile, KY, born July II, 1895.
Clarence, aged 4, son Of Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. Clemens, Of Vienna township
died at the family home.
Sunday, July q, 1895.
Mrs. Belle Remick Woodbury., aget
| 80, wife of J. P. Woodbury., presiden
of the First National Bank, died a
the home Of her mother, in Columbus
I o., of consumption. Mr.. and Mrs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
Happenings of Interest
Twenty-Five Years Ago
Woodbury. had been married three
In Ma1Sh0IIfObp,1

Woodbury. had been married three
years.
Monday July az, 1895.
John Ruth, the local Standard OIL
magnate. who was to play first base
for the travelling men Saturday in
the game with the Little Victors. is
carrying finger In splints today
While practicing just before the
game was called he tried to stop a
swiftly-th thrown ball with the end of
the first finger Of his right hand.
and as result the finger was brok-
en- In two places. The doctor says it
Will take several weeks for the bones
to knit"
Hon. George A. Turner reports
that from fifteen-acre field of bar
ley on his farm was threshed nearly
600 bushels, Or an average Of nearly
forty bushels to the acre. This is
only fair sample Of this years crops
IN this section of Iowa, ard with
small grain mostly harvested and the
immense corn crop safe, farmers
ought to be happy. And when far
mers are prosperous business is
always good. Good times are GER
tainly ahead in peerless Iowa."
Tuesday, July 20, 1895.
Off1cers and members Of the Iowa
Soldiers Home awoke to fine that a
most heinous act of vandalism had
been performed during the night,
when some one had taken an iron
wedge and broken and Clipped for
ty-six of the granite tombstones in
the home cemetery The vandalism
created a great deal of excl element,
and Commandant Ratekin inme
diately offered reward for the in
formation that would lead to the ar
rest Of the perpetrator.
Miss Mamie v. Emery, deputy
county treasurer, and sister o.. Coun-
ty Treasurer s. A. Emery. died at her
brothers home, sol North First ave-
nue., Of malaria fever. The body was
taken to Liscomb for burial.
While repairing an elevator at the
fremont House Al Frazer, 1nachin-
list employed by Abbott & Son, and
Andrew Lacrosse, an employee of the
hotel. fell when the cage dropped
from the third story to the basement
Both men were injured, but nov SER
iously.
Wednesday, July ~, 1855.
1.-THE Marshalltown Light, Power
and Railway Company have 200 tons
Of first quality gas house coke to Of
fer until Aug. / at s4.75 per ton at
the works"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
The Harlem Coiored Y. M. c.. A..

!. The Harlem Coiored Y. M. c. A.
Its home is huge, buff, brick
and stucco structure of plainness
almost severe, rising seven stories
above the sidewalk, and easily tower
ing above any building north Of One
Hundred and Twenty-fifth street.
There Is a endorsement containing
the heating plant, ventilators, and
rooms for the custodians. On the
basement floor are the swimming
pool. sixty feet long, twenty feet
wide, three six, and nine feet deep;
the shower baths; the locker rooms
containing one thousand and sixty
| individual steel lockers; the social
| room containing pool and billiard
| tables, a cold-lunch counter. and four
bowling alleys. On the first floor
may be found the lobby, the reading
room, and assembly room for small
| groups the desk where the general
work Of the association is carried on
and the offices Of tho physical
director, the business secretary, the
religious director. the member.
ship secretary, and the educational
secretary. The gymnasium is also
located on this floor, extending
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
=Soc1ety=
Social Affairs Women Clubs ;: Churches and Lodges

Members of the board of directors
ard few other men who have been
active in building Elmwood Country
Club were the guests Of Mrs. May M.
Selndoe, who entertained fifteen at
fried chicken dinner at her cottage
or the club grounds Saturday even
ing. The dinner was served in three
courses on the porch, Mrs. Sandoe
being assisted by Mesdames c. C..
st. Clair, r. w. McCreery, D. w.
Norris and r. S. Hynds. Afterwards
the men sang and T.. G. Abbott, of
tho board, In short talk thanked
Mrs. Sandoe for making the club pos
sible by selling the land for that
purpose. In behalf of the club he
presented Mrs. Sandoe with a port
folio in which were bound her GER
titicate Of life membership in Elm
wood and her certificate Of stock Of
the corporation. A photograph of Mr..
Sandoe Is to, be hung In the club
house, Mrs. Sandoe having boon
asked by the board to supply one,
| which she said she would do.
o g @
To celebrate tho birthday anniver-
sary of DIR. r. r. Hansen friends in
| the neighborhood gathered at the
Hansen home Sunday evening to en-
Joy picnic supper on the lawn. The
affair was planned as a surprise, and
proved complete. The table was ar
ranged as golf course, with the diff
ferent holes numbered and with ha3-
ards and tees here and there. Mn
iature golf clubs also were arranged
on the table. and the place cards dealt
with golf, the favorite pastime Of the
honored guests. The evening was
passed indoors with music
| q O o
Mrs. w. r. Nichols. go South Fifta
street, entertained twenty-five
neighbors and friends Saturday night
in honor of the birthday anniversary
OF her husband. The hours were spent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
MRS. MARY WEIGH DIES.
Widow OF James c. Woloh Dea,

Widow OF James c. Weloh Dead
After Long Sickness.
Mrs. Mary A. Welch, the widow Of
James G. WEIGH, a former we'll
known merchant and long time resi-
dent OF the Third ward, died at her
home, All West Boone street, at
1880 this morning of nephritis after
sickness Of year. Mrs. WEIGH
had been failing gradually and four
weeks ago her condition became SER
icus.
Born at Cotterstown, County Kill
kenny. Ireland. Dec. %, 1s47, Mrs.
WEIGH had passed her 72d anniver-
snry. She was married to James G,
VFelch In this city Oct. 10, 1880 and
had lived here ever. since. She was
member of st. Mary's church and
ST. Elizabeth's society Of the church.
Mrs. WEIGH was the mother Of five
children. one of whom, a son, Carl,
died fifteen years ago. Tho four sur
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
Organize Relief COMMITTEES.

Overwhelmed by the terrible eco
nomic conditions now existing In
eastern Galicia, the Ukrainian peas
ants have sent Dr.. J.. CegeIsley as Q
delegate to the United States to ask
Ukrainian migrants in this countr,
for help.
At a recent conference III New
York City. which was attended by
representatives of Ukrainian politica.
benevolent and fraternal organiza.
tions Of this country, the relief com
mission for Ukrainian war sufferers
In eastern Gilicia was organized tc
raise fund Of 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
Dies In Los Angeles.

A telegram was received this morn
Ing telling OF the death Of Marion
Welsh at his home in Los Angeles
Sunday. His wife. Mrs. Lou Beeson
Walsh, lived In this city fcrty-six
years ago. She will be remembered as
Miss Lou Cooper Mrs. Welsh has
visited several times since her mar
rage. in this city with her cousin,
Mrs. A. p. Bratt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

across the entire rear Of the building,
seventy felt long by forty feet wide.
In equipment, ventilation, and finish
it is in every way up-to- date and
is conceded to be one Of the best
gymnasiuns in this country for the
use Of coltred men. On the second
floor are tile three ciassrooms of the
educational department. with folding
partitions permitting them to be
thrown into one for lectures; the
lobby, cloak-room, wash-room, and
office Of the executive secretary; and
a small kitchenette' fully equipped
with gas range and the necessary
utensils ar d dishes for the prepare
ton and serving OF small luncheons
and feeds "-Southern Workman.
The pres ent form Of shoes was first
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
In Municipal Court.

With family rows to be heard and
many automobile law violators to
appear the municipal court had a
busy session Saturday afternoon and
again this morning. Otto Conrad.
charged by his yife. Almae Conrad,
with disturbing the peace and with
striking the plaintiff, was found gull
ty by Judge Tankersley Saturday at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

For tho Duration Of the Drouth.
Two Strtpes-IDidja hear that
Blinker signed UP for overseas SER
Woe again,
Three Stripes--Zatso7 How long
did he sign up for?
Two stripes--For the duration Of
prohibition.-Americ Legion Week.
1ye
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

viving daughters are Mrs. John
Mackin, st. Anthony; Mrs. B. j.
Mitchell, West Side and Mrs. w. G.
White and Mrs. NJ. F. Jackson, city.
One sister, Mrs. Bridget Keenen Is
living In Melbourne. Australia.
The funeral will be held at st.
Mary's church Wednesday morning
at 900 o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
MUST STOP LTTERlNo STREETS
Police TO Arrest Frsqusntsrs .
Square Who Scatter Papers.


Square Who Scatter Papers.
Chief OF Police w. LAgs has an
nounced that strict enforcement OF
the city ordinance. making tho lit
tering Of streets = misdemeanor, had
been directed and that frequenters OF
the court house square who mako II
q business to scatter Sunday papers
about would be arrested.
Sunday nights, in summer months,
the streets and square are Uttered
with papers. The square is made not
only unsightly but often Is I'm
sanitary as lunchers deposit the re-
mains Of picnic dinners At any con-
venient spot. The flying papers are
q menace and may contribute to 40
cidents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Service Star Legion will hold
its annual picnic at the city park
Tuesday afternoon. Members will
bring their families and basket sup
pers. Supper will be served at 6.
Court of Honor Circle will meet
with Mrs. NJ. =. Matsen, Ill North
Fifth street, Tuesday afternoon.
Members Of Archers' Aid and their
families will hold picnic at the city
park Wednesday afternoon. Each
member will bring covered dish
and sandwiches.
The Carpenters Auxiliary will
meet at $3.50 Tuesday. afternoon al
| the carpenters hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19
Song Hits
Dance Music

1anin's Roseiand Ochesea1 A. 043
Lmin'' Ro'eind o'chessn 's1.oo
=. An Hickman's Orchestral A. 1898
: AT Hiekman's o'ehesta 'tl.o0
. Princes O,chestn A.-6153
Princs's Olchesu 't1.25
Russian Balalaikz OIehestn Z +. 4641
/, Russian Balalaika olchestrz 'el.00
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

informally with music and games.
Mrs. Nichols was assisted in serving
refreshments by her sister, Mrs. c.
e. Maynard.
o @ O
George Moser was pleasantly sur
prised at an all day picnic in honor
of his birthday anniversary Sunday
at his homo five miles south of the
city. Forty relatives and friends were
present and the day was spent with
games and other amuscments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

The present form Of shoes was first
used in the 18th century.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

/. Al Joisont A.3s4o
Fnnk cru1nis ! 400
Bert v 1Iliazns( A-2sA
Bert Williams $l.oo
IAN and Sehenck | A.@42
HAIRY Foz( $1@
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-19

Obi By Jingo-One-step !.
Rose Of Chile-Tango Fos-use ms
Take Il Easy-Fox-,roe eE
Como Back to Georgia onc-seep 80
Lassss-Medley Waltz
Alabama Moon-Medley Walls -
Love and Money-Waltz
Popular Neapolitan Melodies
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-05
AT THE LYRIC.

There will be return of that great
emotional actress, Pauline Frederick at
the Lyric Saturday and Sunday evenings
In thrilling western drama, 1.-THE Peace
of Roaring River" This is said to be a
picture of binding suspense, dramatically
unfolding one of the strongest stories
ever presented on the screen, presenting
Miss Frederick in role in striking con-
trast to anything she has portrayed be-
fore. In addition there will be one of
those always amusing Christie comedies.
For next Wednesday and Thursday even
ings Manager Stoltz will present the
winsome Anita Stewart in one of her
MOST recent creations, "A Midnight Ro-
nance" The story Of a Mysterious beau-
~ from nowhere. BY day she Is but a
hotel maid. Midnight finds her clad in
shlmmerng silks. She has all the women
guessing and will get you too Miss Stew
art Is one of the screen favorites who
always draws, and in "A Midnight Ro-
nance" she is seen at her best In addi-
~tion there will be Christie comedy.
Owing to the length of the program
the first show will start at p. M, a
c',ange in time that movie patrons should
make a note of.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-05
AT THE LIBERTY.

For Saturday and Sunday evenings the
Liberty will put on Secret SarvIce," d
story based upon William Gillette's fa-
nous drama of the civil war, one of the
successful plays of the American stage.
il is a play dealing with the efforts of a
secret service agent of the Union TO bring
about the capture of Richmond at the
time WIN the city was beleagured by the
Federal forces. Undoubtedly it is one of
the most intensely interesting dramas
that las ever been written, or produced.
The cast is powerful one, and Wanda
Hawley has the leading feminine role.
Major Robert Warwick, who saw active
service in the late war, is the star the
play is one that will appeal to every
patron of the silent drama. Besides the
chief attraction there will be one Of those
laugh provoking Fox Sunshine comedies.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-03-05

Mrs. r. e. Hoose who was reported
seriously i'll last week, is much improved
at last accounts with encouraging pros
poets of speedy recovery which will be
reassuring news to friends of the family.
J. II. ST. Hill, who represented the
c. ]. ST. Hill, who represented The
of Oroville, in Montana, returned homo
this week. He did not return alone, as
he was accompanied by a better half, a
Minnesota lady and an old acquaintance.
to whom he was married in Montana.
Frank w. Smith has opened a real es-
tate office in the vacant store room in
the old Peerless block. Mr.. Smith owns
a large and choice tract of land adjoining
the town on the north. 1t was to dispose
of this land largely that caused Mr..
Smith to embark in the real estate busi-
ness, but now that he is in the game
he proposes to do a general land office
business.
immigration Agent D. Maske returned
home from Seattle Tuesday evening
where he had been called to act as in
terrreter in the /. w. W, cases on trial
or the coast, he being familiar with sew
eral foreign languages. Mr.. Maske stated
tnat he had been through a number Of
very hot elections In New York City. but