Evening times-Republican. [volume], February 13, 1915, Image 11

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Tramp—It Is needless to ask the
question, madam. Yeu know what I
want.
Lady—Yes, I know what you want
badly, but I've only one bar of soap In
the house, and the servant Is using It
Come again some other time.—Tit
bits.
TheOdeon
BUSHY BROS, Managara
Sunday, Feb 14
The Merry Musical Extrava
ganza
THE WIZARD
WISELAND
OF
25 PEOPLE 25
Special Prices, 10,20,30,50c
Seats now selling.
TWO DAYS
Monday-TuesdayIf 1/J
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Seata on sale Wednesday 10 a.m.
ORPHEUM
Theater Beautiful
MUSICAL TABLOID
HEAR
The Hawkeye Com
edy Four
Lyric Sextette
Bill Gilbert, Ext. C. Hart, Loraine
& Bernard, Corey Hunt and Floy
Ward and a Big Chorus.
MUSIC, SONGS, DANCES
Adults 10-20c, Matinee 10c
Lyric Theater
Where The Famous Players Play
Tonight and Tomorrow
SCHUBERT AND BRADY
PRESENT
ROBERT WARWICK
—IN—
THE MAN OF
THE HOUR a
—BY—
GEO. BROADHUR8T I
7S SPECIAL MUSIC
rODB'PlECB ORCHESTRA
Admission Adults
15c
Children
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I The Original Druiy Lane Theater Pro
duction and Cast
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WORLD'S GREATES. 1LODRAMA
Mall Orders now belnj, fled, If ac
companied by return stamped envelope
PRICES
Lower floor "Km*
Firet five rows balcony 11-50
Last two rows $1.00
Gallery, unreserved .50 cents
Seats now selling.
Thursday, ?£&
'4 THE SEASON'S BEST BET
THEATRICALLY.
Ti£ Hisleefing Lady
AN ALL STAR CAST
THE ENTIRE SCENIC PRODUCTION
Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50
10c
Firet show, 7j15» seoond, 9 o'clock
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Home of Superior Projection
TONIGHT
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Individual "Boosters" are sometimes
paid, "Knockers" are always sore. Try
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B. F. KEMPER, Architect
FOR PLANS.
Bast Main StrMt
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CITY IN BRIEF
O. E. Tuttle, the Jeweler, fe
Kodak finishing. Bowen's studio.
Glasses properly fltted. Hellberg.
Camera films developed and printed.
Camera shop.
Mrs. H. M. Pratz, of Albion, was In
the city Friday.
Mrs. Ida McEwen, of Marietta, spent
Friday in the city.
Cleaning, pressing, repairing. 'Phone
697, Drexel Dress Club.
Mrs. Fred Twombley, of Albion, vis
ited in the city Friday.
M. Cash, of Cedar Rapids, was in
the city Friday 'on business.
To Rent—Second floor, 18 West
Main. Telephone 1254. Advertise
ment. -ftr."* -"./-
Voice culture, Mondays and Thurs
days, Masonic temple, Marshalltown.
H. P. Oiger.
The bible study department of the
Womans' Club will meet Monday after
noon at 2:30 in the public library.
My elevator at 812 East Main street
is now open for business. All kinds of
grains handled. 'Phone 619. B. L. Cook.
"The Gay Campaigners" at the Or
pheum, a laughable satire of woman
suffrage. Adults 10 and 20 cents. Or
pheum.
Miss Isabel Allartl, who is attending
Grinnell College, arrived home Friday
evening for an over-Sunday visit with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Ai
lard.
The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Epis
copal church will meet Monday after
noon with Mrs. Celeste Fisher, 7 East
Grant street, who will be assisted in
entertaining by Mrs. William Long.
The C. C. McKibben home, 912 West
Boone street, was quarantined for
smallpox Friday afternoon. McKib
ben has a mild attack of the disease
and will not be removed to the city
detention hospital as he has about re
covered.
Mrs. Floyd Bailey, of Res Moines,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. N. F. Hicks,
of this city, who has Deen 111 of a com
plcation of diseases, is improving
slowly. Mrs. Hicks, who has been with
her daughter for three weeks, expects
to be able to return home soon,
The Fidelity Savings Bank, estab
lished In 1892, with twenty years' ex
perienced in handling savings accounts,
offers unusualy advantages to de
positors. This bank has paid 4 per cent
inteerst on deposit since it was or
ganized. One dollar starts an account.—
Advertisement.
1
Word from Cedar Rapids tells of an
interesting trip on which E, W. La
Plant, formerly of this city, left a few
days ago in company with a small
party of friends. The trip will Include
stops at points in Central America,
Cuba, Porto Rica, and South America.
The trip will also Include a journey
thru the Panama canal.
Ensign and Mrs. Stewart A. Moyer,
formerly of this city, but now statoned
at Waterloo, who have been in the
city for. a few days visiting friends,
will haVje charge of the service at the
Salvation Army hall Sunday night En
sign and Mrs. Moyer have been on a
furlough at Lehigrh. They are accom
panied by Cadet Grace Smith, of Wa
terloo.
There was a large attendance at the
meeting of the aid society of the Cen
tral Church of Christ held Friday
afternoon in the church parlors when
the hostesses were: (Mesdames G. S.
Nugent Ed Pelham, Jennie Early and
Frank B. (Sheffield. The members vis
ited and sewed on their fancy work
during the afternoon hours and the
hostesses served refreshments.
A joint meeting! of the aid society
and mission circle members of the
Baptist church was held all day Fri
day at the church, where they spent a
profitable day with their sewing.
Luncheon was served at noon, at which
the husbands of the members were
guests. In the afternoon the mfssion
circle continued their study of "The
New China," which was led Mrs. R. B.
Davidson.
Mrs. Fred Gates, 112 North Ninth
street, entertained Friday at a pretty
valentine party. The affair was a
luncheon and covers for sixteen were
laid at artistically decorated tables, the
valentines being used for place cards
while red hearts and flowers added to
the effectiveness. At 1 o'clock the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Maude Ford,
served a three-course luncheon. The.
afternoon hours were pleaasntly spent'
playing five hundred, the prizes being
awarded to Mrs. Joseph McClaughliri
and Mrs. C. B. Bingaman.
An entertaining program was en
joyed by eighteen members of the Arn
old Mothers' Club who held their regu
lar meeting Friday afternoon at the
school. Mrs. May F. Montgomery, told
of the evolution of the American flag In
an interesting way by giving a history
of the stars and stripes and displaying
the flags of the different periods and
kinds that have been and are in use
in the United States. The program
was opened i)" the pupils of the seventh
grade who answered the roll call with
quotations by Lincoln. A piano trio
by Bernice, Mildred and Max Arney,
was enjoyed and in closing the children
sang "America.!* led by the pupils of
the seventh grade. A business session
was held after which the hostesses,
Mesdames Frank Bickenlooper, James
Andrews, R. W. -Monroe, W. F. Redel
and O. W. Weld served refreshments.
Bijou Theater
SOUTH THIRD'AVENUE
SUNDAY, FEB. 14
Called to The Front
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Tha Only Theater in tha city having a
Sra^ww Bw Scraan.
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Taxi phone 104, "Perkins."
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Auto livery phone 104.
We deliver. Standard Bakery.
E. M. Bright^ Lamoille, spent Fri
day here.
O. Robertson, of Minerva, was a vis
itor in this city Friday.
Miss Anna Erickson, of Lamoille,
.spent Friday in the city.
Cleaning, pressing, repairing. 'Phone
697, Drexel Dress Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yordy, of Mel
bourne, were in the city Friday.
Next big market sale Monday, Feb.
22. Plumb Bros, Mason and Shoe
maker.
Messrs. George Riemsnsehneider and
August Nolta, of State Cencer, were in
the city Friday.
Miss Theora Richeson went to Colo
Friday evening for an over-Sunday
visit with friends.
Office and veterinary hospital 107
109 East State. Assistant state veter
inarian. F. J. Neiman.
Cook's elevator, S12 East Main, Is
equipped to handle all Kinds of grain.
'Phone 619.—Advertisement.
My office is over the Fidelity bank,
corner First avenue and Main street.
'Phone 62. Dr. Cora Williams Choate.
The members of the Nevada high
school basketball team went to Union
Friday evening where they played in
jthe evening.
Lowell' and John Wingert, of Cedar
Rapids, arrived in the city Friday for
!an over-Sunday visit with their
I grandfather, W. B. Beeson.
Charles S. Austin, of Bedford, Ind.,
arrived in the city Friday evening for
a visit with his father, S. J. Austin, his
sister, Eleanor, and his brother, Ed
jT. Austin.
B. L. Hicks, of State Center, who,
jwith his brother, X. L. Hicks, recently
(purchased the Princess moving pic
iture theater at' State Center, spent
Friday in the city on business.
George G. Fletcher, of Minneapolis,
(arrived in the city this morning to
spend Sunday with his parents,- Mr.
land 'Mrs. T. J. Fletcher, of Chicago,
who are guests at the B. A. Morgan
home.
Dr. Linn is preaching a series of
sermons on "Unbelief" at the First
Presbyterian church. The church is
just opposite the postoffice on the cor
ner of Church and South Center
streets. Committee.
Remember the Orpheum prices of 10
and 20 cents, goes into effect today,
Feb. 13. The house has been divided
to accommodate those who wish to
bring all the family. All matinees
10 cents to everybody. Orpheum.
How about the election? C. Hfl Morris
of Christ tomorrow morning. In the ev
ening Dr. C. C. Drtimmond, a mislon
ary from India, wil give an illustrated
lecture on India and her people. Every
body warmly welcomed. Central
church.
Members of St. Margaret's Mission
entertained Friday evening at a val
entine dancing party at Cummlngs'
hall. Owing to the stormy weather
the attendance was not as-.large as
usual but those present enjoyed a
pleasant social evening with dancing.
That delightful, farclal musical ex
travaganza, "Tile Wizard of Wise
land," wh'lch has-been singing its merry
and gladsome way into the hearts of
thousands of theatergoers will be seen
at the Odeon Sunday evening. Prices,
10, 20, 30 and 50 cents. Seats now
selling. Odeon.
Mrs. E. A. Reifschneider, 112 North
Ninth street, was hostess Friday after
noon to the members of the Woman's
Missionary Association, of the United
Brethren church. After the lesson,
which was led by Mrs. A. MelbM-g, was
finished the members sewed aflia pieced
guilts and the hostess served refresh
ments,
.V.
When Mrs. Jda Wilbur went into her
kitchen of her home, 705 West Church
street about 6:45 Friday evening and
found the room full of smoke she
thought the house was on fire, and
turned in an alarm. Soon afterward it
was discovered the smoke blew Into
the house from a chimney on a house
nearby.
Fifty members attended the meet
ing Friday afternoon of the aid society
of the Presbyterian church held in the
parlors of the church where they were
entertained by Mesdames Hugh Mc
Oonnell, and J. S. Newell, and Miss
Christine Berggren. A busy afternoon
was occupied with sewing carpet rags.
After the routine business refresh
ments were enjoyed.
Mrs. Peter Lynch, 20T South Fifth
avenue, entertained at a birthday par
ty Friday evening complimentary to
her daughter Mary, who celebrated her
13th birthday anniversary. The guests
numbered twenty-four young people
who were entertained with various
games. Valentines were used in decor
ating and at 9 o'clock Mrs. Lynch, as
sisted by Mesdames W. H. Smith, H.
Mason and F. V. Lynch, served a three
course luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. McCreery, 704
West Main street, entertained infor
mally at dinner Friday evening com
plimentary to Mr. and Mrs. T. J.
Fletcher, of Chicago. The guests in
cluded sixteen friends formerly known
as the "searchlight party," of which
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher were former
members. Dinner was served at 7
o'clock, a large basket of flowers being
used on the table for the centerpiece.
After the dinner the men went^to the
high school basketball game, later re
turning to the McCreery home where
an informal evening was enjoyed,
The meeting Friday afternoon'of the
travel department of the Womans'
Club held at the home of 'Mrs Ida
Statler, 110 West Church, street, .was
one of the most interesting meetings
of the year. The other hostesses%Were:~
Mesdames E. H. Keller, Fred ^jnf$lles,
W. F. David, W.'iP. Flower, Ej»ArTuf
free and tMiss F^nriie FlOwer. ^ifeeveral
very interesting papers .were giyiqrn and
furnished an extremely entertaining
afternoon. Mrs. J. F. Sihultz, told of
the FQillipplne Islands Olrs. ^Herbert
Hyatt, talked on iSamatra and-a paper
on Java, prepared by Mrs. D. D. Neb
lett, was read by Mrs. J. V. Bass. Mrs.
E. A. Forkner read a paper on "Kip
ling's (Land, Calcutta," after which Mrs.
W. J. Van Derveer told of Mandalay
and (Miss Anna Maude Kimberly of
Nangpur and Ceylon. "Mrs. (Henry Stone
closed th6 program with A paper on
^The Land of the Midnight Sun," writ
ten by Mrs. Sarah Meeker, concerning
her experience in the Arctic region.
Forty members attended the meeting
during the social hour the hostesses
served refreshments. (Mrs. Ella Harris,
of Chicago, was an out-of-town guest.
TIMES-REPUBLICAN, MARSHALLTOWN, IOWAs
McComba taxi. 'Phone 81.
Bring your watches In. Hodgaa.
Dr. Burkart, osteopath, 14 W. Main.
R. B. Smith went to Moulton Friday
evening.
Mrs. T. E. Briggs, of Nevada, was
in the city Friday.
Mrs. L. K. Peterson, of Liscomb, was
in the city Friday.
Join the Drexel*Dress Club. "Phone
697. Advertisement.
Mrs. F. R. White went to Albion Fri
day evening to visit.
B. Crandon and J. E. Philips, of Gil
man, visited in the city Friday.
Your painting and paper hanging.
Let George do It.—Advertisement.
Mr. and Mrs. O. Robertson and
daughter Metha were in tho city Fri
day.
Have it done now. That papering
and painting. Let George do it. W. A.
George.
Miss Jennie Schuman went to Albion
Friday to spend the week end with
friends.
Mrs. B. Eckhol? and Mrs. H. O.
Nederhoff, of Wellsburs, spent Friday
in the city.
If you want to sell your grain, call
Cook's elevator, '.phone C19. Cook's, 812
East Main street.
Miss Cora Crowder went to Belle
Plaine this morning for a week-end
visit with friends.
'Phone 1127 white for your wants in
wall paper and painting. Let George
do it. W. A. George, .Tr.
Strictly modern, new seven room
residence for sale, at 1203 West Main
street. M. G. Wilkinson, owner.
The L. O. T. M*"will give a dance
next Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, at Odd
Fellows' hall. Everybody invited. Com
mittee.
Seats now selling for "The Whip,"
the world's greatest melodrama, com
ing to the Odeon Theater Monday and
Tuesday. Odeon.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Evans arrived in
this city Friday from Elkin, N. C., on
their way to Union where they will
make their future home.
'Phone 475 white for your Sunday
ice cream, delivery made when and
where you say. Vanilla, strawberry,
chocolate ice creams. Orange pudding,
pineapple sherbert and orange Ice.
Wachter's Confectionery.
H. L. Whitney, of Ottumwa, presi
dent of the Iowa State Spiritualist As
sociation, will lecture at the old Con
gregational church, corner First and
Church streets, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2:30
p. m. All are welcome. Committee.
The Woman's Auxiliary to the Board
of Missions of the Episcopal church
was organized Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. L. C. Abbott, 5 South
Fifth avenue. The afternoon was occu
pied with business and plans for the
work of the society. Mrs. H. E. Winter,
was elected president.
Mrs. Ernest Henry entertained Fri
day afternoon at the soldiers' home a
dozen of her friends. Miss Lora Gowdy,
of Mt. Vernon, gave delightful program
of piano numbers which were thor
oughly enjoyed by the guests. In serv
ing refreshments Mrs. Henry was as
sisted by Mrs. Albert Koteck.
Sixteen young'people-were pleasantly
entertained Friday evening at a valen
tine party given by Miss Margaret
Holt, 106 West Church street. An en
joyable evening was spent with various
games and contests appropriate to St.
Valentine's day and Mrs. G. A. Holt
served a luncheon late in the evening.
Short funeral services in charge of
Rev. J. P. Linn were held Friday af
ternoon at 3 o'clock for Miss Doris
Garner, who died a few days ago. The
service was conducted from the Garner
home, 202 West Church street, and was
attended by friends and neighbors.
Several pretty floral offerings were
sent by friends. In charge of relatives
the body was taken today to Mace
donia for burial.
Misses Etta and Clara Northup and
Bertha Campbell, entertained at an
other social affair Friday evening at
the Northup home, 906 West Church
street, where they had as their guests
sixteen of thei rfriends. Military five
hundred furnished the entertainment
for a pleasant evening. In decoreting
red cupids, hearts and valentines were
effectively used in the rooms and on
the table at which the hostesses served
a luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Stanfield, of Al
bion, were pleasantly surprised at their
home Wednesday evening by fifty
seven of their friends and neighbors.
The party was a farewell for Mr. and
Mrs. Stanfleld who expect to leave Al
bion March 1, and go to Buffalo Center,
near where they will make their home
on a farm. A two-course supper was
served by Misses Chloe -Carter, Lavina
Baldwin, Bertha Malloy and Mrs. May
Elliott, and Mrs. Sarah Rechtmeler.
The remainder of the evening was
spent socially.
The First Congregational church,
Main and Fourth streets, is proving
very worshipful and serviceable for the
many who are sharing In its life and
work. Tomorrow at 11 a. m., the theme
will be "Is World Peace Possible?" in
recognition of the 100th anniversary of
peace between Great Britain and
America. At 5 p. m., the Christian En
deavor Society will conduct the service
with short talks and special music.
Bible school at 9:45 a. m. You are very
cordially invited to all services of this
church. Brotherhood.
Seventy young people of the Central
Church of Christ were pleasantly en
tertained Friday evening at a valentine
party given by the members of the
Christian Endeavor Society of tho
church. The affair was held in the
church parlors which were attractive
with valentine decorations and a most
enjoyable evening was spent with vari
ous games, contests and music. In
matching for partners, the young people
were obliged to find the key to the
heart they were given by the hosts and
hostesses. Rev. C. H. Morris, pastor
of the church, gave a short talk.
Members of the Hajtland Reading
Circle entertained at a large valentine
party Friday evening at the country
home of Mrs. Harold Moninger, eight
miles northwest of the city. Mrs. Will
Graff was the other hostess and the
guests included the husbands and fam
ilies of the members. Dinner was served
to seventy-flve, the house and tables
belng effectively decorated with valen
tines, hearts and cupids. An entertain
ing evening was enjoyed with games
and music. Mrs. Lawrence Woodward
and Miss Helen Moninger gave several
readings and piano numbers were
played by Mrs. M. L. Powers, M*s. Wal
ton Howell and Misses Mabel Cory and
Dorothy Moninger.
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Dr. Graham, osteopath. Masonic temple
Miss Hazel Gordon went to Oilman
Friday evening..
Join the Drexel Dress Club. 'Phone
697. Advertisement.
Mrs. J. R. Mendenhall went to El
dora Friday evening.
All tho latest in wall coverings, see
me. W. A. George, Jr.
Dr. A. ,C. Conaway went to Chicago
today for a brief stay.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Wood, of Albion,
visited in tho city Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Clark and Mrs.
M. Carter, of State Center, were in the
city Friday.
This evening, shoppers should not
forget Wachter'8 special for today, pea
nut crisp, at 10 cents a pound. Wach
ter's Confectionery.
H. L. Whitney, of Ottumwa. presi
dent of the Iowa State Spiritualist As
sociation, will lecture at the old Con
gregational church, corner First and
Church streets, Sunday, Feb, 15, 2:30
m. All are welcome. Committee.
The Presbyterian church enjoyed a
good day last Sunday, with large at
tendance at all the services. The pas
tor, James P. Linn, will speak both In
tho morning and the evening. Special
music has been prepared for both ser
vices. A chorus led by Mrs. Tufree
will have charge of leading the music.
Committee.
A party of sixteen young people en
joyed a sociable evening Friday at the
home of Albert Hockridge, 702 Bromley
street, whom he entertained at a \fden
tine party. Music and games furnished
the amusement and refreshments were
served during the evening.
Word received in this city announces
the birth of a daughter, Margaret Inez,
to Mr, and Mrs. A. T. Gettle, of
Zealandia, iSo.sk. Mrs. Gettle was for
merly 'Miss Ina Abbey, of Toledo, and
was well known in this city, where she
was a nurse for some years.
Seventy were present at tlie valen
tine social given by the christian en
deavor society of tho Central Church
of Christ Friday evening. Appropriate
games were played, and several musi
cal selections enjoyed. Light refresh
ments were served by the committee.
Mrs. Harry Wikle, of Brainerd, Minn.
Members of the S. B. B. Club invited
their young men friends to a Valentino
party held Friday night at the home of
Inez Geier, 910 South Fourth avenue.
Games and music were enjoyed during
the evening and a two-course supper
was served by the hostess, assisted by
her cousin, Miss Eva Goodman, of Dil
lon.
Mrs. J. E. Holcroft, 902 South Ninth
avenue, was hostess Friday afternoon
to the members of the Mayflower Em
broidery Club, who spent the afternoon
with their fancy work. A short pro
gram of music was also enjoyed. In
serving refreshments Mrs. Holcroft
was assisted by Mrs. A. F. Hankins, of
Eldora. In addition to Mrs. Hankins
the only other out-of-town guest was
The Souvenir Club was delightfully
entertained at a dinner party 'Friday
evening given by Mr. and Mrs. T. C.
Cartwright and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hull at the 'Cartwright home, 1110
West ?»ain street. Fifty guests were
present. The tables were decorated
with yellow flowers, while lighted yel
low candles helped complete the color
scheme. Those who assisted in the
serving were Mesdames Frank Pierce,
F. P. Lierle, Willard Hull, and M. S.
McFarland. iH. D. iSchafer, of Chicago,
was an out-of-town guest.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stark, Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs.
A. M. Strickland, E. H. Peden, Miss
Martha Peden, Mrs. Henry Stark, and
Mrs. H. H. !McVey of Floris Mrs. E. M.
Smith, of Minneapolis W. L. Farrell,
of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs.
George Thompson, Mr. and Mrs.
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Gjiunt and W. B. Strickland, of this
city went to Gilman this morning to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. W. B. Strick
land, which was held at tho Gilman
Methodist church at 11 o'clock. In
terment was in tho Gilman cemetery.
German Church Entertainment Success
Despite the bad weather about 150
people were present at the entertain
ment given by the German Evangelical
church Friday evening, tho proceeds
to be used for furnishing a room in
the lyjspital. Rev. William Buehler,
son, and two daughters, of Hubbard,
were present and took part in the pro
gram, which included songs, recita
tions, and musical numbers. The pro
gram was in the naturo of a celebra
tion of Lincoln's birthday. Tho choir
sang '^Soldier's Chorus," from "Faust,"
Miss Loa Scheeler played Lizt's "Hun
garian Rhapsodie," Miss 'Martha Frei
berg gave a recitation, "The Last
Greeting," Misses Helen Dealt In and
Marie Miller played a piano duct, and
Miss May Barnard also a piano solo.
Surprise Party at Albion.
About thirty friends of Miss Taullne
White pleasantly surprised her at her
homo In Albion Friday evening at a
party which was in the nattire of a
farewell.
Miss White, with her
parents, "Mr. and Mrs. W. E. White,
will move to Marshalltown March 1.
Most of the guests were students at
the Albion high school, which Miss
White attends. Tho evening was
pleasantly spent with games and
music, after which refreshments were
served. C. B. Houser of the high
school was also present. An out-of
town guest was F. R. White, of Mar
shalltown, a brother of Miss White.
Ferguson News.
Messrs. V. A. Keese, and G. J. Etzel
attended the Iowa Grain Dealers' As
sociation convention at Mason City
Tuesday and Wednesday.
The ladles' aid society met with Mrs.
A. S. Cooper Thursday.
Miss Sana Steven visited friends in
Cedar Rapids Wednesday and Thurs
day.
W. K. Laokey went to Chicago this
week with st'ck.
Mrs. Cowgill was In Marshalltown
Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred "Moore went to Laurel
Wedn^a^ay.
G. W. Llngham. of (Mason City, vis
ited at home between trains Thursday.
Miss B.
Lewis
is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ed DavlB, in Perry-this week.
Local Livestock Market.
BrHt&lh & Co. today quoted the fol
lowing prices for hogs in wagon load
lots:
Premium hogs over 170 pounds—6.25.
Hogs, 150 to 170 pounds—6.10.
Good packers—S.10.
Light hogs, 125 to 150 pounds.
A German invention is a jointed
lamp-post, the upper portion of which
may be lowered with a rope for
trimming street lights without the use
of a ladder*
At the Odeon Theater Monday arid Tuesday
February 15 and 16.
Spring Arrivals
are daily receiving shipments of
the goods purchased while in'to
the January market and wish to call your
particular attention to our stock of
They are sure to please the most critical
in colors, designs and prices. ,w
Another late shipment is our attractive and
complete line of
Read and Collapsible Carts
The popularity of our carts in the past prove
their many distinctive features and puts them in
a class equalled by none. r'
We have few discontinued patterns of furniture
wo will give 20 to 25 Per Cent Disa
count to close them out
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON COMPLETE BILLS
Marion Gard
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216-218 East Main Street
The Standard of Good Clothes
Has been established and main
tained practically without rival
ry by Joe Petrone, "the home of
fine tailoring."
Opportunity knocks loudest
and longest at the door of the well
dressed man. She's much more
likely to be attracted to your
door if you wear tailored clothes.
The perfect style and tailor
ing of our garments command
respect of every one. They will
aid you to make good impres
sions everywhere.
Our prices are not prohibitive
—We'll make your spring suit
for you for $18 and up.
Pa
THE. FASHION TAILOR
Experience Counts
The management has had years
of success conducting a laundry
business. This knowledge means,
bettor service for Marshalltown
in laundry work.
The new water softening plant is now
in operation—and is just one more added
feature of the Palace Laundry service.
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