The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-04-29
from CLARENCE,
Escapado- Methodist Church Sny-
der'S Brick Block-Clarcnco
Band -Schools-Judge
Rothrock, etc.


CLARENCE, iowa, April 9Th, 1869.
Az event has taken place within the
usually tecorous city OF Clarence, which
has excited considerable attention. \
few days since "A gay and festive" livery
man drove up Lombard street, stopped
ut Il crossing, took under his protection
as a common carrier, valuable freight
in the person of the wife OF Il wei! known
citizen They drove eff at a rapid rate,
taking the road leading to Upton. iur-
suit immediately followed, on ''horse
and foot they caunr;;" the driver spurrcd
his horses to their utmost; the inturiated
husband and friends, uttering the most
fearful curses and threats. followed.
When about five miles from Clarence the
carriage capsizcd, and the driver and his
precious freight made the acquaintance
of a slough. Then followed a scene that
beggars description. Threats Of kicking;
cries Of murder; blows Gil blows; ali
tioundering in the mud horses fright
ened: the woman, looking the picture of
despair, finally seeks the protection of
Il neighboring farmer. The husband re-
turns to the city for warrant; the liv-
cry man obtains the loan of a carriage,
and the retreat again commenced to
Louaon, thence by rail to Clinton. Up
on obtaining the warrant several parties
started 10 Loutl0n, thence TO Clinton,
where Oul.scarrier. was arrestcu:zaI on
Monday morning, under care OF Deputy
Constable Schlagle, was escorted to
CLARENCE. Numerous attachments have
been placed upon tho property OF the
livery man. Rumors of a divorce case;
suit for damages IN the loss Of part
ner, Ne, are frequently heard. How
matters will end we know not; but UNI
derstslnd several legal gentlemen in
Clarence and Upton have been secured
by the several parties. Matters are now
| "m stdtu 9,<O,o but further developments
will be furnished.
p. S.-Since writing The above, we
learn Mr.. L. is compromising the suit,
and Mr.. a. and lady are being recon-
eiled.
Mr.. Snyder, late of Morrison, H., is
laying the foundation of a large and
commodious brick block. 1t will he an
ornament to the town, and illustrate its
rapid progress. Rooms for the Masonic
! fraternity will be in the upper story
rhe foundation of the new Methodist
church is already laid. In few days a
capacious and beautiful editice will be
dedicated. The society is large in num-
bers, and especially fortunate in securing
the services Of a devoted and talented
Pastor.
! The schools of this city commenced
yesterday the 2sth uit.), with Il large
and eased.attendance.
While am writing stirring strains of
marshalm music are heard, telling us our
band is out" AS the music softly
steals through the air, we feel proud Of
the bands progress; and will endeavor
to sere,lade you, dear ADVERTISER, Oh
some pleasant evening.
We hear Judge Rothrock's name
mentioned in connection with a State
nomination. While we should deplore
! the absence of the learned gentleman
| from the bench, we should rejoice that
Dur State has gained an honest, noble
hearted and intelligent official; one
"whom office does not HONOR but who
| adds grace to official duties.
Yours &c. VERITAS.