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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
NOTED IOWA NAN DEAD
G. G. Gilman. First President Of
Iowa Central Railroad Com.
pany, Dies Suddenly.
Expires While Fishing With Friends
Near Eldora- Had an Active
Career.
Henry Lampreoht Returns With
Riches from the Klondike-
Short Iowa Specials.
special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Aug. This community was
greatly startled last night by the an
nouncement that Mr.. Charles G. Gill
man had suddenly died while at the
river fishing with his daughter, Mrs F.
w. Crockett, and his grandson. Gilman
III. Wisner. The, three went soon after
dinner to Leshe's pasture to fish and
took a lunch for supper. The old gem
tleman was feeling poorly, but did not
complain until after eating lunch. DR..
Gettman and party We're fishing a
short distance up the river and Mr.. Gill
man went to him for some medicine,
and while taking potion died in the
act of swallowing.
Charles Carroll Gilman was born at
Frankfort, Me-, Feb. %, 1893. He was
married on Aug. 16, 1855, to Abbie Will
Jams. He came to Eldora in 1866 and
took an active part in the railroad. coal
and clay industries. He was the first
president of the Iowa Central railroad.
He was the first to discover and develop
the clay and coal beds Astounding here,
and for a number of years was engaged
in the manufacture OF clay wares and
Are proof lumber. Mr.. Gilman was al
ways dignified and courteous gentle
man, a genial and companionable man
and fond and devoted father and hus-
band. Funeral arrangements not yet ar
ranged
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
TOM MARSHAL SHOT
Desperate Gang Of Horse Traders
Indulge In Cowboy Tactics at
Lake View.
Town Marshal and . Citizen Shot,
the Former Probably Fatally
Wounded.
Death Of q Prominent Citizen at
Reinbeck Big Day at Storm
Lake.
Special to- Tlmes-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican
Lake View, Aug. 1.-Town Marshall
Adam Teeple was shot through the
head and probably fatally injured by a
gang of unknown horse traders at 6
o'clock last night. The men had be-
come engaged in q quarrel among them
selves when one of the party fired three
shots, hitting one man in the leg. The
marshall then came up and attempted
to arrest the disturbers who resisted.
One of the roughs drawing a gun and
shooting the officer as above described.
William Trainer, who came to the as
sistance Of the marshall, was also shot.
though not fatally. The gang got away
before their arrest could be effected.
but strong posse is in pursuit. 1t is
feared there will be more bloodshed as
the men are desperate characters. The
town is thoroughly aroused and IL the
would-be murderers are overtaken
which they surely will be, they will be
taken dead or alive. There is some
talk of summary justice. but 1t is be-
lieved the law will be allowed to take
its course.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01

blind baggage Of the Maoash passen-
ger train south. and Hubbartt claims
that the negro, Adams. demanded his
money. Hubbartt grappled with the
negro, and In the fight both fell of Of
the train, near Coatsville, while 1t was
going slowly up a steep grade.
After they had picked Themselves up.
Hubbartt started to run and the negro
fred several shots after him and fol-
lowed. He caught up with Hubbartt
and again demanded his money. The
white man refused and the negro shot
him, the ball going through his left
hand and into his hip. Hubbartt drew
laying his cheek bone bare. The negro
grabbed at the weapon and had the
palm of his left hand cut out.
Both men were so weak that they
could not fight any longer. The white
man was picked up ana brought to the
hospital here, while the negro managed
to crawl to physicians house in
Coatsville, where he was picked up al
most dead from the loss of blood, the
flow of which he had attempted to cut
off by putting a handkerchief in his
cheek. He was given medical attend
ance and is now in Jail at Lancaster,
Mo, awaiting papers. Sheriff Suits
left last night for Lancaster to bring
him back.
The strangest part of the affair is
that neither man denies the injuries he
inflicted on the other. but the colored
man claims that he not only did not at
tempt to hold up Huhsartt, but tnas the
latter had attempted 70 roo MIN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
PROMINENT MAN DEAD.
Christian Rolls, of Reinbeck. Passes
Awnx-Iis Career

Christian Rolls, of Reinbeck. Passes
Awuy-His Career.
Special to Times Republican.
Reinbeck, Aug. sabbath evening
at $3.50 Christian Rolls, of Reinbeck,
passed away at the age of 4s years. Mr..
Rolls was most estimable man. He
was at one time mayor Of this city, and
was chairman Of the recent republican
county convention. In the earlier years
OF his life he was democrat, but Of
late he changed his political views and
Joined the republican party. Mr.. Rolls
was native of Germany. where he
passed through many of the seventies
of continental life. Like Elihu Root
the learned blacksmith, he studied at
the forge until he became the master
of several languages. Besides being
linquist he became master OF litera-
ture. history and science. He was
shining example of that class of men
who are educated out Of school. Mr..
Rolls was member OF the Mason and
Odd Fellows Fraternities. The sur
viying members Of his family are a wife
and son. He began life as a poor man
and has succeeded in bastness so we'll.
that at the time of his death he was
regarded as one of the wealthfest men
of the town. He was reared in the
Lutheran church, but differing in his
views to that church, he never united
with 1t nor did he unite with any other
church, but unlike some scholars, his
researches brought him nearer God.
Among his last declarations before the
Sabbath school class he taught was his
profound belief in the inspiration OF the
Bible. The cause of his death was
rheumatism and Bright's disease. The
funeral services were held here this aft
ernoon at o'clock p. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
STORM LAKES BIG DAY.
Visit the Popular sum.
1ner Resort sunday.

Visit the Popular Sum.
mer Resort sunday.
Special to Times Republican.
storm Lake. Aug. 1.-Sunday was an
other great day in Storm Lake. Elk
cursion trains from Sioux Fails, Sioux
City, Onawa and FIT. Dodge brought in
many hundreds Of camp meeting at
PENDANTS and pleasure seekers. The
streets, the parks. the lake bank. the
steamboat dock, the toboggan were a
mass OF people, who hugely enjoyed the
shade, the ride on the lake, the song
service in the auditorium and the shady
walks of the streets of the prettiest
town in northwestern Iowa.
One accident occurred. however.
which dampened the ardor of some. De-
spite the warnings Of Capt. Chapel too
large q crowd gathered on the steam
er's dock and a section of that struc-
ture collapsed. Some fifty people were
unceremoniously "ducked" in the lake.
Some Sunday clothes were spoiled but
nothing more serious resulted. In a
short time the dock was repaired. Our
merchants had supplied the partici-
pants in the unwelcome bath with dry
apparel and everything and everybody
was again serene and happy.
Late in the evening the excursion
trains departed, carrying crowds Of
tired but happy people. who. we believe.
were willing to vote Storm Lake one Of
the loveliest spots IN Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
Commissions for Fffty-first.

Des Moines, Aug. 1.-The adjutant
general yesterday issued several COM
missions for officers in the y-first
Iowa. They were issued in response to
a cablegram from Col. Lopez received
yesterday. Edward w. Hearne OF Os-
kaloosa is commissioned as first lieu
tenant in Company F of that town, be-
ing promoted from the second ieuten-
ancy. Guy E. Kissick is commissioned
second lieutenant in the same COM
pany, being promoted from a sergeancy.
The promotions are necessitated by the
resignation of First Lieutenant William
H. Point. who will go into the volun-
teer army.
Matthew A. FINLEY is commissioned
first lieutenant in Company L Of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, being promoted from second
lieutenant Fred A. Van Arnam is
commissioned second lieutenant in the
same company, being promoted from
sergeant. These changes are necessi-
tated by the suicide Of Lieutenant
Moore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
COAL MINER KILLED.
Ralph wilkinson Run over by an
Iowa Central Engine.

Iowa Central Engine.
Special to Times Republican.
Peoria. ILL.,, Aug. Ralph Wilkinson,
Pennington coal miner, s. years Of
age, was struck by an Iowa Central
freight train yesterday afternoon and
sustained injuries from which he died
two and a half hours later. The acci-
dent happened at the first public road
crossing west Of Hanna, ILL.,. little sta
ton ten miles west OF this city. The
train that struck the unfortunate man
was No. IL, a west-bound freight, in
charge Of Conductor G. w. Russell, of
Monmouth, and Engineer Carl T. Will
Jams, with engine No. SO. Engineer
Williams saw the man lying on the
track before his train approached the
crossing, and sounded the danger sig
nal. AS this seemed to have no effect
the emergency stop was attempted, but
was not effected until after Wilkinson
was struck and knocked out of the
The injured man was
taken to the Hanna depot, where medi-
cal aid was summoned, but he died at
2.30 O'Clock. He was evidently under
the influence OF liquor at the time of the
accident for the smell of liquor on his
breath was very noticeable. The re
mains were sent to Pennington last
night for interment. Wilkinson leaves
{, wife
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
old Fork >, Day a, po~s.

BOWS, Aug. 1.-sunday was old folks
day at the II E. church. All the aged
in this vicinity were supposed to be IN
attendance at the special services. A
bouquet was pinned on each one as they
entered the church. Old-time hymns
were sung, carrying them back sixty
and seventy years. when they sang
those old tunes. The sermon by Rev
McGwire was most appropriate, inter-
testing and Instructive. He drew vivid
picture of the lives of these old people
and their surroundings in their youth,
In contrast with those of the young Of
today. The contrast was very striking.
Indeed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
kellogg Locals.
Special to Times-Republican.

SpeCidl 70 IlH1cS-RepuOl1can.
Kellogg, Aug. DIR and Mrs A. w.
Adair and son Goel returned home Fri
day evening from their outing trip to
Okoboji Lake, looking bronzed almost
like grangers, and report most en-
joyable trip.
Messrs. Morris and NIobberly shipped
eleven cars of stock from this station
last week
Our implement dealers have had a
fine trade this season. One firm alone
report over forty binders sold.
Hon. S. b. Powers, who represents
thresher company, has sold twelve
steam threshers and says he is getting
so expert in threshing that he thinks he
will succeed in threshing the republican
nominee for representative this fall,
same as he did two years ago.
Miss Anna voss, of Mount Joy, Iowa.
has been a guest the past week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weber.
Harvesting is about completed and
the threshers will begin today. Grain
is said to be very good.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Sandusky left for
Kansas Monday. Mrs. Sandusky will
resume her Official duties as clerk of
district court. and Mr.. Sandusky goes
back on the road for Chicago firm.
Mr.: Charles Stuart also left Monday to
resume work of the same firm.
DIR. w. S. Simpson. of CsrinneH, was a
Kellogg caller on business Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
Clark svillc.
Special to Times-Repvblican.

0A"-SieaA W
Clarksville, Aug 1.-Carl Newell OF
Shell Rock, was visiting his sister, Mrs
T. Stevens, Sunday.
Clarksvilie defeated Shell Rock Sat
urday in a game of ball. "a to %.
i Mrs. Bert Hunt of Hampton was Wis
ittng her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
McCreary, here last week.
Jake Sturtz, of Greene, is building F.
Harris new residence.
r. w. Storms, of Waterloo. was visit
ing his many friends here Sunday
L. Schellenger and wife. of ALBERT
Lea. Mimi. are here visiting his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. g. Scheilenger.
Oscar Perrin. of Greene, was visiting
his brother. NJ. j., here Sunday.
Frank MARROW, Of Allison, was IN
town on business Sunday.
w. F. Ray. of Allison, was doing busi-
ness here Saturday.
W. Kellogg, of Plainfield, was inter-
viewing friends here Friday.
James Carter, of Hampton, wal
transacting business here Friday.
Ward NJ. Jones. of Allison. was ir
town on business Friday.
Clyde McGregor and Claire Rhoad.
We're visiting with friends in Waverl,
ISunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
College, is home for a months visit.
Mr.. Alph Coffin is enjoying a visit
from a sister, whose home is in Toledo

Mr.. Alph Coffin is enjoying visit
from sister, whose home is in Toledo
ohio.
Mrs. Alph Coffin is at Union, Hardin
county, called there by the serious ILL
ness of a sister-in-law.
DR.. Hartman, college physician and
a leading local practitioner, had the
misfortune to meet with a serious acci-
dent Sunday to one Of his eyes. While
driving through the woods with Mr..
Charles Johnson, in response to a pro-
fessional call, small branch of q tree
struck him on the ball of the eye, in-
|f1icting a most painful injury. DIR. Amas,
of Des Moines. came up Monday morn
ing and made a careful examination,
and though it was at first thought that
the crystalline lens was broken, he gave
it as his opinion that it is not, and that
the injury is only temporary. He will
not be able to use his sight for some
time, however.
Halle, the 5-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. H. G. Thompson, died last
Saturday night from commissions, occa-
stoned by stomach and bowel trouble.
She was the oldest of three children.
! The family live about five miles north
west of Ames.
The Iowa State college opens tomorrow
and accommodations are already being
asked for downtown for students, as the
dornitories and boarding clubs are all
full on the campus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
,Phone Companies Cons olida ed.

'Phone Companies Cons olidated.
Special to mes-Republican
Ottumwa. Aug. LA deal was
brought about at late hour yesterday
afternoon, whereby Mr.. H. F. Farwell,
OF Astoria, ILL.,, took in hand the OF
tumwa Long Distance Telephone Com
pany and the long distance portion OF
the Ottumwa Telephone Company.
Both the services win be consolidated.
and for the present will be conduc tsd
as they have been prior TO the deal. j.
c. Goddard. formerly president Of The
Long Distance Telephone Company.
Will retire from active business and en-
Joy vacation. He has made no def
mite plans for the future. 1t II under
stood that Mr.. Farwell is backed by
several Peoria capitalists, who have re-
Gently purchased other plants Of this
kind
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
Traer correspondence.

Special to Times-Republican
Traer, Aug. There is not much
news of Importance concerning the new
railroad this week. Engineers have
been busy surveying both north and
south of town. They have purchased
the James Gullogy farm north of town
at 500 per acre.
James Deering has sold his farm in
Howard township, eighty acres, TO Mrs.
Riley Head, at $50 per acre.
Neil McKerral and wife departed for
England Wednesday. They expect to
visit her relatives a year or more.
Last Sunday a new time card went
into effect on the b., c. r. & N. here.
The passenger that formerly came at
IA will not now arrive until Gas. The
night train will not come until near ]
o'clock, instead of IL, as formerly.
Mrs. F. E. Shorten and son left for
Iowa City hast week. where they will
visit relatives.
Al the republican caucus at the opera
mouse last Saturday night John Young
was nominated for trustee for the long
term and A. Antrim to fill a vacancy
A new central committee was elected
consisting of d. A. Porterfield, chair
man. j. b. PENIS and Ward Wilson.
Miss Edna Moore went to Chicago Il
continue her musical studies. Kenneth
Moore Vent as far as Morrison with
| her to visit relatives
Peter Trainor. north of town, got hi!
hand caught In the chain of harvest
er, smashing his fingers. He had t.
have one finger amputated
O. Cohen says he will build larg,
store building in the new town south o
4 Traer as soon as it is located.
The Tr>aer fair will be held Sept. Il
10 and IA. NJ. Kahler is secretary.
Mrs. III. G. Pierce was called to Bel
mond this week by the serious illness Q
4 her sister.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
Operation WAS Fatal.

Special to Times Rep,Iblican.
Belmond, Aug. 1.-Roland, the little
child of Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Luck, who
had an iron ring removed from his
throat by Lawyer Strong. died Sunday
morning The funeral took place Mon
day at 2 o'clock. 1t seems that the ring
had been in the throat too long before
the operation was performed. causing
Inflammation of the parts. 1t is a sad
blow to the entire family. as the little
one was great favorite. Father
Sands, the aged pastor of the Congre-
gational church. preached the funeral
sermon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
SAD DEATH AT BOWS.
Mrs. Amanda Clute Expires as Re
suit of Paralysis,

suit of Paralysis.
Special to Times Republican.
Bows, Aug. Mrs. Amanda Rankin
Clute died last Saturday morning of
paralysis. Funeral services were held
In the opera hall Sunday at p. M, con-
Quoted by Rev. Aiullholland. of Iowa
Falls, pastor Of the Universalist church.
The hall was appropriately decorated.
Flower offerings We're in great abun-
dance. There was not vacant seat in
the hall. All the exercises We're of the
highest order. The interment was at
Belmond.
The deceased was about AZ years old
and lived most of her life in Bows and
vicinity. Her husband was killed some
sixteen years ago while working on the
railroad. She left no children. but
leaves a mother, two brothers. four sis
ters and many relatives and friends to
mourn her early departure to the un-
known land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
local New. of Ames.

Ames, Aug. Attorney q. A. Under
wood left yesterday for an extended
trip east that will embrace Niagara
Falls and other distant points of in
terest.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hook, who have
resided in Ames for about year. left
today for Hedrick, where they will re-
side in the future.
w. B. Needham. of Boone. was an
Ames visitor today.
Miss Gensvievs WssteEman, OF the
music department OF HiaAaand. Fork
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
small Blaze at woodbine,

Special to Times Republican.
Woodbine, Aug. Ia small blaze
broke out here Monday morning early,
but was quickly extinguished by the
fire company. 1t was cob house con-
nected with Mark Logan's hoIise and
would have caused much damage but
for the prompt work Of the Are boys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
Clarion Matters.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, Aug. Harvesting is pro-
crossing finely in this section. The
weather has been very favorable up to
last night, when quite storm came
up.
Action is being taken to organize Y.
NJ. C. A. association here. There are al
ready sixty-two names secured for
membership. If the organization is sue
cessful the east half of the second floor
of the new Grove block will be fitted up
for the use of the society.
Political matters are seemingly very
quiet in this county.
On Aug. the county normal institute
will open at Clarion. Good instructors
have been provided and profitable SEES
sion is promised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
Iowa Is Good Enough.

Special to Times Republican.
Bancroft, Aug. CHARLES Farrow,
who went to Texas last February, has
shipped his stock. implements. house
held effects. ETC., etc.. back to Bancroft
thoroughly convinced that Iowa is good
enough for him.
George r. Halloway's high diving
horses, King and Queen. the White
Wonders. 90 this week to Coney Is
land 20 AL = ten days sngeUement Ct
that polnt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
TWO MEN ARE BADLY INJURED

Each Claims the other Tried to Rob
Him.
'ly wounded, one in the hospital here
and the other in jail at Lancaster, Mo-,
and each claiming that he was being
held UP by the other. forms the nucleus
OF one OF the strangest cases the local
police have ever dealt with.
Eliza Hubbartt (white) OF Coatsville
Side claims that. while In ottumwa last
1hur16ay evening he met . colored
man. 1ater "a ~ Mst aga,n ~ ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
MAKES FORTUNE IN ALASKA.
Eldora citizen, Henry Lamprecht
Returns Rich From the Klondike.
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Returns Rich From the Klondike.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Aug. Henry Lamprecht
returned yesterday from the Klondike
country. where he went in 1896. He is
one OF the many who suffered the ex-
posture and hardships of an arctic re-
gion in the search for gold and found it,
Mr.. Lamprecht looks we'll and prosper
Gus, but is very modest in his state
ments Of what he has found. He has
sold a portion of his interests in some
of the mines. but still retains consid-
cradle interest in two mines. 1t is rea-
sonable to believe that he has cleaned
up $4,000. He expects to return in
September to Dawson, where his claims
are located. The railway from Skaguay
TO Lake Bennett was completed about
two weeks ago. The trip from that
point to Dawson can now be made in
two weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-01
TREwlN IS RFNoM1NATED.
Fayettc. Allamakee District wan Re
turn Former state senator.

Oelwein, Aug. Hon. j. H. Trewin,
of Allamakee county. was renoninated
for state senator at Postville today.
Jamison. Of Fayette county, declined to
be candidate. No instructions for
United States senator.