text: MBSSIN« .*-* MX I I' '4 .# -m- §fc & •f# Wc-- $fc $&!< Ml 1 LACOLIINE. your roof leaks have it painted with Iacoline, the greatest metal preserving lint known to science for stopping and preventing leaks, rustling and decaying of iron, tin, paper or wood. We are general agents for Sunshalltown. Contracts and estimates on all kinds of painting. H. A. BILL & CO. residence 808 Bromley old phone. Try Thurber's Cycle Store OUR NEW WALL PAPER! Is open for inspection and orders are solicited. Oxford Mixed Paint For Inside Use $1.00 Per Gallon. Masury's Mixed Paint Best in the World $1.50 Pharmacist J9 West Main Street Telephone 113 DISCOUNT On Eastman Kodaks until further notice. "We cannot guarantee to hold the price for any stated time. These are fresh goods direct from the factory, and there are no shelf worn goods. A full line of Ama Fine Residence, Church Public Building solicited from any part of the state. work solicited from The Wall Paper and Paint Store, JAMES SKEGG 116 East Main Street i,'K'" -J." "ITPftl-im, MFRS. or^KlNDS- ^CANVAS' gK- G°ons- WRI'itiFnR\CAtm'OCilE''?PRrCEf.' 1 For I Bicycle Repairing Per Gallon. 5 PETER MAYER 2" ft- BRING gYOUR PUMP To town with yon and I'll cure it of its troubles. Bring along any thing else that leaks, or needs a new handle or "patching" of any kind. BLAKE, PUBLISHED DAILY BY THE TIMES-REPUBLICAN PRINTING CO. TERMS: One Year, by Mail $5.00 liy the Montli. by Mall 45 Delivered by Currier, per Month 50 tci rducmbi business office i:w TEUEPHwNE# Editorial rooms ....10 Announcements of church and society en tertainments. secular, meetings, "carus of thanks," obituary resolutions, and similar notices, will be charged at the rate of Scents per line for each insertion. THE CITY IN BRIEF. Dr. Nichols, surgeon. Straw hats at Stern's. Surgeon and physician. Janss. Try Cul ley's blended teas for iced tea. George J. Allen, scientific optician. If you need a couch, see Marion Gard. Bright light, bright goods, low prices, at Stern's. The best assortment of fait fiph in the city at Culley'.-'. Ladies' hairdressing and shampooing. Mrs. Dr. Bouldin. over postofflce. "Up-to-date cutting, good linings and prices right. Brenneck & Hansen. All the daintiness of the season in hats and bonnets at Mrs. Morrill's. J§ Don't forget Ira Duncan, the up-to date harness man, i:2 West Main. !i For first-class papering or painting see Bert Kverist, Mayer's drug store. 4" The W. C. T. I*. will meet Thursday $ afternoon a the Women'* Exchange. Heinz pure malt vinegar, the bept pickling vinegar, at Culley's C. O. D. store. I Ladies' 3.p and ."O-cent shirt waists just a few left, Thursday only, 19 cents. The Fair. You will find all kinds of fish and plenty of them at the White Market this week. We arc making exceptionally prices on ladies' tailor-made suit?. F. Andrews, Bicycles—$50 buys the Cleveland, with gear case $33 the 1000 Crescent J2S the ls»9 Crescent. Schmidt's hard ware 'store. Buy your ice cream and ices of George Treffry, 101 West Main street, Marshalltown. Ia. Orders solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. The electrical display of Henry Pap pe's b'g clotjiir.g store of little prices will be something grander than was ever seen in Marshalltown. Go with the K. O. T. M. band to Story City on Sunday. June 10, via the Iowa C.r.tral. Only 75 cents for the round trip. Train: leaves at S:30 a. m. !. Two extra coaches for fi I Colorado spring:' business the ^"1 9 E PLUMBER THB TRCMG*NT. wtfVTgf* /*»*$• i-» S*f v-^f''/ft Dr. Bay, Woodbury block. Negligee shirts at Stern's. low M. Little gents' button shoes, coin toe. regular $1.J4 shoes, I hursday only, S9 cents. The Fair. Every day brings new customers lo FUtton's laundry. The reason is plain. He does the best laundry work. Go.to Clear Lake and catch big fish. Iowa Central ticket agents will give you full particulars as to rates,, etc. Mrs. Alfred Cripps and. daughters, Georgia and Kate, of Chit-ago. are vis iting Mrs. Georgia McMillan and other friends. The ladies auxiliary of the Railway Y. M. A. will meet Thursday after noon at 2:: 0 o'clock in the association rooms. ,V: George W. Sehoenhut is the discover er of the greatest hair grower on earth. Can be found at 2G West Main 'street Marshalltown, Iowa. Call or send. liing apes, begging women and fortune tellers, is camping/at the outskirts of town. V:- When Henry Pappe opens the doors The- laA'«p of ohun-h will meet 1 teur Photographic Supplies. I Fisher Governor Coll 201 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, MARSHALLTOWN lOWA. th* Th rs*Jn ith -Mrs- Heii.i and «'h?™ iU tht: formi hom.t„, Ni.,,4l0 Xorth First street. At tho home of Mr. nrl Mrs. OaUrh Brown, r0l Marion tnis evening at '8:30 o'ci^ck, will be* snlommzed the marrinsre of thr-ir daughter Minnie..to Mr. Klmer J. Watt. Rev. H. C. Richardson, of the Universalist church, went to Tama this morning and during the remainder of the week will conduct temperance meetings in that city and vicinity. Denver and Colorado were placed on the Colorado special Tuesday evening, in charge of Conductor Denny Ward. The western mining traffic has already assumed large proportions. Mrs. C. A. Newcomer and children went to Toledo this morning for a few days' visit. Tomorrow a reunion of the Newcomer family will be enjoyed there. Miss Bessie Speers returned Tuesday night from Evanston, where she has been attending the college of oratory. After finishing her work, she spent a few days in Chicago, visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. Charles Broadhead. Grand concert by the consolidated band of seventy pieces, basket picnic, and other attractions at Story City on Sunday, June 10. Special excursion train leaves the Iowa Central depot at 8:30 a.m. Fare only 7 cents for the round trip. Justice Oscar Allen is quite critically ill at his home, suffering from valvular heart trouble. His court was not conducted yesterday nor today and it is doubtful if his honor will be able to attend to business matters for several days to come. B. C. Winslow, of Pleasant Plain, where he is principal of a private academy, was in town Tuesday on his way to Hartland to solicit pupils for the summer term of Penn College at Oska Loosa. Mr. Wrenn is instructor in sciences and history at Penn for the summer school. Ladies' 35 and 50-cent shirt waists, just a few left, Thursday only, 19 cents. The Fair. Balbrigan underwear, 25 and 50 cents, at Stern's. Unfermented grape juice in bottles for sale at Culley's. Extra quality bath towels in several sizes at M. F. Andrews'. When in need of dry, salt or smoked meats, see Culley for prices. A new line of rockers and dining room chairs at Marion Gard's. Join the crowd and go via the Iowa Clear Lake for a fine fishing trip. Fine line of the latest trouserings, made up to fit you. Brenneck & Hansen. Finest line of flannel suits—cool summer comfort for little money, at Stern's. Ladies' 98-cent wrappers, all sizes and colors, choice, 49 cents Thursday only. The Fair. Lyle Young went to Clear Lake Tuesday evening, where he will remain for a week's fishing. Henry Pappe's big clothing store of little prices is nearing completion. Watch for the date of the opening. Ice cream freezers—regular line and something entirely new. We give trading stamps. Schmidt's hardware store. Wanted—Ten good stone masons and fifteen laborers. Apply to the foreman of the new passenger station, C. & N. W., Ames, Iowa. We can deliver all grades of foundation stone on short notice. Prices reasonable. Marshalltown Stone Company, room 5, court house. Take in the excursion to Story City Sunday, June 10, via the Iowa Central railway. Only $1.00 for the round trip. Auspices of the K. O. T. M. band. Our pales of lace curtains have been larger than ever before. Our large stock, beautiful designs and low prices make it an object to see us if you want lace curtains. M. F. Andrews. Elegant Book Free—Write to George S. Bailey, G. P. & T. A., Iowa Central railway, Marshalltown, Iowa, for a handsomely illustrated book on "Clear Lake, Iowa, Great Summer Resort." Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Parleton, residing on the Ingledo farm, two miles west of the city, have issued invitations for the marriage, on Tuesday, June 12, of their daughter, Nora, to Mr. George W. Larnpman. The guests at home cards are for June 20. The buffet sleepers of the Milwaukee and Pullman companies, which have been run over the Central's line for a number of years on passenger trains Nos. 1 and 2, have been taken off between Mason City Junction and Albia. The passenger department does not give any reason for the new departure, but it is thought that the difficulty may be remedied shortly. The deal was closed today, and the A band of gypsies, four or five families, the sum of $2,000. Mr. Carney the owner in front of his residence, with the usual attractions of green, expects to build another cottage on the north end of his present homestead lot on North Fourth street. The deliberations of the following officers were elected for next year: President, Mrs. C. A. Noweomer; Vice President, Congregational, Hyniis: Charter Oak, the wedding will be solemnized. Dr. Kellogg is a brother of Dr. L. F. Kellogg. Of this city, and for some time was located in this city. The home cards are for July 11, at 218 Ninth street, Sioux City. Sheriff Shoemaker left Tuesday evening for Hiawatha, Kas., where he will take charge of Frank M. Clark, under arrest there upon a charge of grand larceny, alleged to have been committed here. Sheriff Shoemaker, providing he had no delays, arrived in Hiawatha at noon today and will leave there this evening for St. Joseph, Mo. While in that locality, he will take occasion tomorrow to visit his old home in Lathrop, Mo., where he has not been for fifteen years. He will arrive home probably at 10:40 o'clock Friday night. Mr. Alf Solem, of this city, expects soon a visit from his brother, Mr. Hans Solem, of Omaha, who will remain here a few days before leaving. In company with Mr. Solem of this city, for New York, where they will sail for Europe. The principal object of the trip abroad is to visit their old home in Norway, their parents now being residents of Stavanger. They will also visit the Paris exposition and the different cities of Norway, Sweden, and Germany. Mr. Alf Solem expects to remain in Europe about three months, but his brother will be absent a year. M. C. Coyne, of Liscomb, superintendent of the Northwestern extra gang at work west of the city, is suffering from injuries received to his left arm, by which two small bones of the wrist were broken. Mr. Coyne was superintending the unloading of steel, balanced on a pivot on a flat car. One rail began to swing out too far, and endangered one of the foreman's workmen. He tried to save him by stopping the rail with his right hand. His calculations were not just correct and the steel struck his left wrist, with the above result. Another injury, in the shape of a deep gash over the right eye, was also inflicted. Dr. Hendricksen, Dr. Nichols, physician. Tailors, Brenneck & Hanson. Serge suits—coolest on earth, Stern's. Are you using World soap? If not, you are not using the best. Culley is making price on dishes and glassware that makes them move right out. You will find our stock of black dress goods—the largest in the city. M. F. Andrews. Little gents' button shoes, coin toe, regular $1.24 shoes, Thursday only, 50 cents. The Fair. Mr. A. S. Star Key was in New York on Tuesday night, called by the illness of his father, Mr. Jesse Starkey. Refrigerators—our automatic is the best box made today. Moderate price and trading stamps. Schmidt's hardware store. Engineer John Skinner, of the Central, accompanied by his wife and children, have returned from Ottumwa, where they have been visiting a few days with the former's parents. James Weaver and Walter Long, who have been inmates of the emergency hospital for some time, were released at 10 o'clock this forenoon. Bill Sellers, who has been an inmate of the old building, was also released. The Des Moines Register of this morning says: "Clara L. Edgar, of Marshalltown, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. Her assets are listed at over $10,000 and are all claimed to be exempt. Her liabilities are said to be $2,700." Right on the Lake Shore—Is Whittaker's Hotel at Clear Lake, the finest summer resort house in the northwest. Lots of fine fishing. Ask Iowa Central ticket agents for full particulars and round-trip rates, including board at this house. What appears to be an organized gang of cripples, all of whom are minus a leg each, is located in the city for a stay that will continue until the police order the members to move on. The cripples are working the different parts of the city systematically, begging food and clothing. Miss Martha Beeson, daughter of Quartermaster and Mrs. D. A. Beeson, of the Soldiers' Home, is home from Des Moines and will spend a part of her summer vacation here. Miss Beeson Messrs. Fred Jones, of this city; J. expects to be in Chicago a part of the summer, where she will take a course of special study in the Chicago University. Editor Bernard Murphy, of the Union Eagle, was in the city this morning en route to Union to attend the big K. P. picnic. Mr. Murphy is a very enthusiastic knight, and will be remembered as one of the leading spirits in Pythian circles during the grand lodge and encampment held in this city a few years ago. Let us tell you of a plan to further enhance the beauty of your home. We received today a car load of fancy rockers and dining room chairs. They are extra nice. Buying in such large quantities enables us to make prices light. We have a large and desirable line of couches. Come in and see them. Marion Gard, W. Va. Laurel Court Tigues and Peter Bosch, of Yancey, and H. Schnicider, of Melbourne, left Tuesday evening on the Colorado special for Denver, Sterling and Snyder, Col., where they will remain for a week or two. Mike Carr, the crippled tramp who caused City Marshal Jones much trouble Tuesday morning when the latter went to place him under arrest, was arraigned before Mayor Pierce this morning and sentenced to ten days' work upon the intoxication charge. John Hill, another stranger, arrested by Officer Cochran upon a similar charge, was also given ten days. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Meeker mourn the loss of several fine geranium plants that have been stolen from the yard in front of their residence. They were of a variety more or less rare and had been brought from a distance. Mr. Meeker will make every effort to dispose of the stolen property, given for the sale of a part of Col. Cover the thieves and if found, see that J. M. Parker's lots on West Main Street will be sold. J. H. Has has also suffered from the depredations of this class of thieves, a number of his plants having been stolen from his new clothing store in Marshall last session of the season, serving her hill back of the Schoppe farm. The old livery property contracted by either after the track will now be torn up and the bed the marriage, each having the same one of the grandest clothing the United States. Mr. J. Mar. Ppf Secretary, Mrs. M. Invitations were received in the city today announcing the marriage of Dr. Howard Herscy Kellogg, of Sioux City, and Miss Nellie McAllister, of Charter Oak, on Tuesday, June 12. The cards are issued by Mrs. F. W. Kannan, sister of the bride, at whose home in this city, and for which the bridegroom is named. The State Center Enterprise: A mile and a half of the North western's new double track was opened for traffic Saturday afternoon. This strip extends through the country, and neither shall have a chance to live in it. Tuesday afternoon at their home from the west switch to the top of the hill. About forty young boys and girls spent a merry time Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hull. They were the students of Miss Maxine Kelley, who leaves tonight for her home in Mo., and the party was a surprise. The program of mandolin, piano, and vocal music was given and a merry time was enjoyed. The wide veranda of the Hull residence is a very inviting place and there most of the evening was spent. Refreshments were served and Miss Kelley was presented with a pretty stick pin and a hat pin as mementos of a happy year spent with her scholars. Mrs. W. C. Osman, Jr., entertained at o'clock tea Tuesday afternoon for Miss Gussie Merriman, who, on the 12th, will become the bride of Mrs. Osman's brother, Mr. Park Bentley. The hostess was assisted by her sister, Miss Alta Bentley, in serving her guests, who were Mesdames F. G. Pierce, W. C. Rodgers, and Charles Dullield, Misses Bessie Oliver, Enola Bennett, Gertrude Johnson, Elsie Merriman, and Anna Vitallis. Miss Merriman had not been informed that the party was to be a "shower," so she was much surprised when each friend presented her with a piece of linen. The gifts were beautiful. No amusement had been planned, but the conversation following the tea was much enjoyed and in that way a pleasant evening was spent. A pleasant surprise was planned for Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Moore, who returned this morning at 7:40 from their delightful trip of a number of months' duration through Europe, the Holy Land and the country of the Nile. A delicious breakfast had been prepared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Rogers, who entertained about twenty-five friends, for the most part relatives, in honor of the wanderers' return. The mandolin club was stationed on the porch and played bright airs all morning. The ladies were seated at one long table in the dining room, while the gentlemen sat at little tables in the parlors. An exquisite bunch of roses was presented to Mrs. Moore. The only out-of-town guest at the breakfast was Mrs. Moore's guests, Mrs. W. L. James, of Cedar Rapids. Good tailors, Brenneck & Hansen, Green trading stamps at Culley's C. O. D., store. A gentleman's smoke—the popular Black Sitan E-cent cigar. Plenty of fish at the White Market this week. Gerhart Company. Ladies' 98-cent wrappers, all sizes and colors, choice, 49 cents Thursday only. The Fair. Hammocks! Don't buy until you have seen our big assortment. We also give trading stamps. Schmidt's hardware store. Follow the band to Story City Sunday, June 10. Iowa Central special train leaves at 8:30 a.m. Only 75 cents for the round trip. K. O. T. H. band excursion to Story City next Sunday via the Iowa Central Train leaves at 8:30 a.m. Only 75 cents for the round trip. For first-class masonry in brick, stone, cisterns, mantels, bake ovens, boilers, etc., address for estimates and right figures A. Kunkel, 606 West Church street, Marshalltown, Iowa. The Mason City Times-Herald says: "Mrs. Will Chapman is recovering nicely from her recent operation and expects shortly to be able to return to her home at Marshalltown. Her husband was up from Marshalltown yesterday." Mrs. Fred Way accompanied by her son, Ralph, and Mrs. George LaPlant, left Tuesday evening for Eddyville, where they will remain for some time with their husbands, Mr. LaPlant having a grading contract near Eddyville. Twenty or twenty-five men are employed on the work. The profitable and pleasant year which the Lotus Club has just spent was brought to a close Tuesday afternoon, when they enjoyed a picnic at Cottage Grove park. Nor were they selfish in their pleasure, for their husbands and families were their guests and so a large number was in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer W. Kimbley, of Tama, spent last week in the city at the home of Mrs. Kimbley's father, Mr. H. E. Slinkins, were in the city Tuesday evening, arriving from Tama after a short visit, and left on the Great Western at 5:35 for Arkansas City, Kas., where they will make their future home. Mr. Kimbley having accepted a position as manager of a new telephone company. Capt. C. H. Shaw, past senior grand warden of Iowa Masons, returned Tuesday evening from Cedar Rapids, where he has been in attendance at the opening sessions of the grand lodge. Worshipful Masters I. K. Atherton, of Iowa Valley Lodge, No. 486, and Clarence Ma. Son of Marshall Lodge, No. 108, and Messrs. I. T. Forbes and H. W. Hogue are in attendance at the convention from this city. The Y. P. S. C. E. of the Presbyterian church held a business meeting Tuesday evening at the T. J. Sanders home. No. 111 West Lincoln street, and elected the following officers: President, Mr. Joe Egerinayer; vice president, Mr. T. J. Sanders; secretary, Miss Mary Elliott; corresponding secretary, Miss Anna Heisinger; treasurer, Miss Alice Rogers; assistant treasurer, Mr. George Anderson. After the business was completed, a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served. FILE ANTE-NUPTIAL CONTRACT. Queer and Interesting Document Filed for Record in the Court House. In the office of County Recorder Parker this morning there was filed a queer, but interesting document, in the shape of an ante-nuptial contract, the parties to which are Henry M. Hadley, of St. Anthony, and Clara H. Wilkins, of Le Grand, who were united in marriage at Le Grand last Saturday. The contract was drawn May 21, 1900, in consideration of the marriage, about to be consummated and solemnized, and the stipulations are mainly, that each party shall have entire control and ownership, of all property, both real and personal, at the time of their marriage. The graded up to the level with the new control of his or her property as the law requires. It is expected to be able to use the new track through to Colorado in a very short time, but it will be colder weather than this before the track east. will be opened on account of the great amount of digging to be done. Dower or any other interest in Ing between them The last clause of the contract, however, is a mutual agreement that all yearly income to be derived from either of the parties shall be turned into a general fund, to be used for general living expenses and repairs, and at the end of each year what remains shall be turned over to Henry M. Kadley, to be used and applied as he thinks best. WILL OPEN SATURDAY. Tailoring, Pantorium and Cigar Store of Wall & Hull. Marshalltown is to have something new and unique in a business house, and one that will doubtless prove popular. Arthur Wall and Dell Halls have formed a partnership and Saturday will open at 33 West Main street a tailoring emporium. Pantorium and cigar store. Mr. Wall has already established a reputation as a first-class tailor, and his stock of fabrics is first class. The Pantorium is a new feature of the business, as is also the cigar department. The Chicago papers and the latest and best periodicals will be kept for the benefit of customers, and you may have your shoes shined and a comfortable place to enjoy a smoke. Remember, we open Saturday. 'WALL & RALLS. TWENTY GOLD DOLLARS. Order a Sack of Cream of Patent Flour and Enter the Contest. To the Ladies of Marshalltown and vicinity: Read my offer in this issue and you will certainly avail yourselves of the opportunity to secure twenty dollars in gold. To make your chance of success doubly sure you should obtain a sack of Cream of Patent flour at once. It will be seen that twenty-five ladies will secure prizes. H. J. BENSON. "MONARCH." The New Gasoline—List of Grocers Who Sell It. No smoke, no smell. Not sold from peddling wagons. Sold in Marshalltown, only by: Geo. L. Andrews, I. T. Kirby, Nelson & Olson. A. E. Myers, J. S. Brandon, Reynolds, Wm. & Co., J. S. Peckham, M. A. Bendlage, W. W. Owens. A. Garretson, For a stiff neck there is nothing better than a free application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It quickly relieves the stiffness and soreness, stimulating a complete cure. For sale by Araggs. S. F. KIBB, President. GEO. A. GEGG, Vice-President. B. J. HOWE, Secretary. LE GRAND QUARRY COMPANY CAPITAL, $26,000.00. Do your boy's shoes suit you? If not, we have a THE CELEBRATED ORR PANTALOON OVERALL Complete line of new rubber tired rigs $5.50 $6 $1.48 very complete line of Boys', Youths' and Little Gents' Stylish and Servicable Shoes— Fit your boy out with a pair. E. G. WALLACE WARRANTED NEVER TO RIP. Coal, Wood, Lime, Cement, Sewer Pipe, Etc. Atlas Portland Cement All Sizes Sewer Pipe Fire Brick and Fire Clay Hard Wall Plaster Barrel and Bulk Lime J. C. DUNN G. T. CORBETT, 19 North First Avenue Old Phone. 23. New Phone, 39S,- Necessity Knows No Law.il PUTZEL & CO., 9 W. Main ROUGH, SAWED AND MACHINES! DRESSED STONE ESTIMATES FURNISHED ON APPLICATION the clothiers, spring a startling surprise... That will save money to all interested clothing purchasers, beginning THURSDAY MORNING, May 24. We have too many goods and must unload. Everything that's new, nobby and meritorious. Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing at this unloading sale for a mere fraction of cost. Here are some of them, but at the store are hundreds of others: for Men's Mixed Cassimere Suits, neat patterns, former price $8. A is all we ask for Men's Wool Cheviot and Cashmere suits. Ten different patterns. Former price $10. CA CIA flnrt 419 you a wide choice $0.31 41U 41U of the finest line of fashionable Wonted Suits in the city. All the new stripes and checks former price of these suits $12, $14 and $16. CO 4fl/1 O CA for Boys' Vestee Suits in handsome All Cassimeres and Cheviot former price $3 and $4. for Men's all Wool Pants former price $2 FREE CAR FARE something racy AUK luitoma—. A NEW PAIR FREE For every pair of Sweet, Orr & Co.'s garments that rips we will replace free of charge to the purchaser. South Third Avenue, Marahalltown G. T. CORBETT. UNION MADE GREENBAUM & SON. STABLE We want to buy 25 good, heavy horses at once. to out of town purchasers on a bill of $10 or more. Money returned without question if for any reason you are dissatisfied. 26 EAST MAIN STREET. BLUC FRONT. 