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Middletown transcript., 1899-11-04

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Sacques
in greys, lavenders,
pink, blue and reds,
made in the prettiest
styles we haye ever
shown, the finest
bound with satin rib
bon. These extremely
useful and handsome
garments are Fpriced
from 75c to So. so, and
we have a full assort-
ment Of sizes. Also
Outing Flannel Sac
ques, mostly in stripes,
for $1.25 each, and the
very popular Kimanoe-
Sacques for $1.OO.
Middletown transcript., 1899-11-04
j. F. McWhorter & Son.
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Price, Capacity $50 lbs. per Hour, 500.
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J. F. McWhorter & Son, Middletown. Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1899-11-04

]. f. McWhorter & Son, Middletown, De
Dear Sirs:-Your letter received asl
Separator bought from you in April.
grand, sweet butter. When / bought tn
0rounds of butter per week, the first W
pounds "a clear gain of 20 pounds. It Ii
saves lots of work, and is a very light
Separator, Il
Middletown transcript., 1899-11-04

j. F. Mcwhorter & Son, Middletown. Del.
Gents:-Yours received, and will say in
American Separator, we had a little trouble
a separator, but we are all right now and thin
is better than when used creamery and Is m
from the milk, and is very little work to cleal
more, that we are well pleased with 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09

Geo. P. Powers Drug Store is head
quarters this summer for soda water.
Everybody call. Beggs' Blood Purifier
cures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
GET STRENGTH AND HEALTH
FROM FOOD.

One of the surest ways to head off
and stop disease is to make a complete
change in diet.
Food makes the body and If your
body is i'll or becoming so the SYMPTOMS
are sort of signal flags hung up by ma
ture which plainly say: Give me bet
ter building materials
Heed the call and change your diet.
With good health a man or woman
can do things in this world. 1t may
be worth fortune to you to learn of
the kind of food that rebuilds brains
and in a way, re-organizes the whole
bodily structure.
Make breakfast of dish of Grape
Nuts and cream, slice of entire wheat
bread and small bit of butter, some
fruit and a cup of Postum Cereal Coffee
(well made). For a hot morning the
Postum can be served cold with lemon
juice.
This plain simple breakfast contains
the most powerful rebuilding elements
and goes to the system in such way
as to be readily assimilated without
needless effort.
In ten days time the person will ex-
perience such change for the better
that he becomes convert for life to
the plan of warding OF disease by the
skillful selection Of food.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
A RESIDENCE FIRE.
Home Of County Auditor Hargrave
Damaged Several Hundred Dol.
lars Worth.
Gasoline Stove Cause Of the Trouble
Loss Fully Covered by
Insurance.

The pretty home OF County Auditor
and Mrs. F. w. Hargrave, located at
No. sos North Third street, was consid-
erably damaged by fire this morning
that started at $50. The loss will prob
ably be in the neighborhood Of $500,
fully covered by insurance.
The lighting of a gasoline stove from
which oil had leaked was responsible
for the blaze. The stove was in an en-
closed porch at the rear Of the resi-
dence, and the flames spread rapidly to
the kitchen and to the second story. An
alarm. was turned In from box 20 and
the Rivers and Hopes were on the scene
at about the same time. The fire was
under control within a few minutes
latter water was turned on. but not un-
til the rear portion of the house was
badly scorched and some OF the other
rooms were badly soaked with water
The walls and woodwork of the entire
house were blackened and will have &c
be reflnished. With the assistance OF
lneighbors the piano and some Of the
other pieces of valuable furniture We're
carried from the house without dam.
| age.
Mr. Hargrave was slightly burned
about the face in trying to- subdue thu
flames. The fire boys responded prompt
lily and controlled the blaze without do
ling a great deal of damage with water
The carpets and other like furnishing
were somewhat injured, however.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
MARRIED.
walli.h-Z1ndt.

A wedding of great interest to the
German population OF the city was
celebrated Tuesday evening at the home
of the brides father. Mr.. John Zindt, at
507 West Railroad street, Miss Rose
Zindt becoming the bride of Mr.. Joseph
Wallish The ceremony was performed
at s O'Clock by Justice Allen and nearly
seventy-five guests We're present. Miss
Rose Koiller and Mr.. Cunrad Mathessis
were bridesmaid and groomsman, and
Miss Kate Wallish and Mr.. Frank Wal
fish were maid of honor and best man.
Both maids wore white gowns and short
wells, with white rosebuds, while the
bridal gown was handsome one Of
white silk null over pink satin. The
long veil was held with orange bios
SONS. The house had been handsomely
decorated and the bridal party stood
under horseshoe of flowers and foil
age while Justice Oscar Allen pro-
nounced the service. The lawn was
lighted and the German band furnished
music and dancing was enjoyed. The
wedding supper was an elaborate one
and was served by Mrs. Nicholas Miller.
Many handsome gifts were presented
to the young couple. Mr.. and Mrs wal
Ilish will reside at the home OF the
brides father.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
A CROOK ARRESTED.
Onicer Clarke Captures u Man with
Stolen Property in His Persecution

sOmcer Clarke Captures Man With
Stolen Property In His Possession.
Officer Clark made an important ar
rest at the depot Tuesday evening be-
tween and o'clock, and as a result
James Howard. aged 80. who says he is
native of California, is In the county
jail to await the action Of the grand
jury upon a charge of grand larceny.
Officer Clark was patrolling the beat
known as the east yards. and was be-
tween Seventh and Eighth avenues.
near the Northwestern stock yards,
where there is being erected new coal
office and yards. When he approached
the place he noticed stranger walk
from around the end of string of box
cars. His coat was off and was held un-
der his arm In such manner as to in
dictate that something was hidden in
side. The officer stopped him and in
vestigated the bundle. finding enclosed
in the outer coat one coat and vest OF
the same pattern and coat of another
make. The man was questioned and
claimed the clothes were his property.
The officer thought to the contrary and
asked some workmen near the coal
sheds II they had missed any clothing.
At first they claimed no knowledge of
any theft, but upon looking where they
had left their clothes, in the coal Office,
two Of the men found they were minus
their wearing apparel. The officer then
hurried back to where he had left his
man. He was gone. but q little search
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
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found him hidden under one Of the box
cars on the trucks. The officer pulled
him out and the bundle OF clothing was
found short distance away. in an
other car. Howard was locked up and
the properly was taken In charge. One
coat. belonging to s. II. Hagen. Of Gil
West Nevada street, contained q watch,
IS in money and mileage book valued
at SO. The coat and vest were new and
valued at $40. J. H. Jondall. who
boards at the Jonas Roe home on South
First street, was the owner of the other
coat, and 1t contained $3.50 In money.
besides some other valuables. The
value OF the entire amount of goods was
about $40. which makes Towards crime
a penitentiary one. On Towards per-
son was found large 38-caliber Ave
shot revolver, loaded, and another
round of ammunition. There was also
hidden in his trousers leg two or three
saws such as are used in cutting bars OF
steel Howard waived examination
when arraigned this morning before
Mayor Pierce and was bound over. His
bonds were placed at 5000, and were not
furnished. He Is bad-looking Gus
toner and Officer Clrak thinks that II
the truth were known the man Is
wanted elsewhere. Howard's appear
ance might indicate that he was re-
cent convict. His head has the appear
lance of having been recently shaved
and little trinkets in his pockets were
such as are made by convicts in peni-
ltentiaries
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
wrestles with the Conl and Other
Contracts-Janito Etc.

wrestles With the Conl and Other
Characterization ETC..
The school board held an adjourned
meeting Tuesday night for the purpose
Of further considering the bids for sup
plies, fuel, etc, for the coming school
year, and for the transaction OF other
business. President Turner and Direc-
tors Atkinson and Devine were pres
ent.
The coal contract was, after consid-
cradle figuring and discussion, award
ed to the Arson Company, with a pro-
viso, and II this Is not complied with
then the award goes to the Marshall
Coal and Ice Company. The printing
contract went to j. w. Wells.
A. F. Ravens was employed as janitor
OF the Woodbury. school, with the pro-
viso that he is to occupy the residence
adjoining the school and owned by the
district.
The privilege was granted to County
Superintendent Morrissey OF the use of
five rooms in the high school building
for the sessions of the county normal.
President Turner reported that he had
closed the deal with Henry Arson for
the school house site on the south side,
and in addition the opening of an alley
adjoining the grounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
Homeseekers. Excursions.

on June 90, july 4 and IS. Aug. 1 and
Is, Sept. 5 and 10. and Oct and II the
Iowa Central will sell round "trip homes
seekers excursion tickets at one fare.
plus 50, to points in the following terri
tory: Arizona, British Columbia, Colo
RADIO. Idaho, Kansas, Montana. Nebras-
ka. New Mexico. Oregon, Utah. Wash
ington. Wyoming. Indian Territory
Louisiana. Missouri. Oklahoma, Texas,
Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota. Wisconsin, northern Michigan;
also to points southeast For full par
ticulars inquire of agents, or address
the undersigned, w. G. Martin, Acting
G.. P. A. Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
THREE MEN HURT
scaffolding With Three Carpenters
Gives Away. Letting Them Fall
Twenty Feet.
George Wilde Has Wrist Crushed
Leslie Hampton and W. F.
Easter Also Hurt.

Three men, carpenters employed by
dence being erected by Mr.. Z. b. Zines
on North Center street, We're precipitat-
ed a distance of about twenty feet this
forenoon by the giving away of scat
folding and all were more or less Sc
verely injured.
The men who met with this rough ex-
perience were George Wilde, Leslie
Hampton and w. F. Easter The resi-
dence on which they We're at work is a
two-story structure, and at the time of
the accident they We're engaged in start
ing the work of shingling. They had
been working on the scaffolding for
some time, when the sheeting that held
bolt and one of the braces broke. This
let the plank on which the men Were
standing fail, and they We're precipitat-
ed with It.
George Wilde was the most severely
injured. The heavy plank fell upon his
left wrist, breaking one of the small
bones and dislocating the other. The
bone pror.uded through the flesh anG
severed an artery OF the WIiSt. w iiot
is a young man and resides with hi:
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Matthews
near the Soldiers Home.
Leslie Hampton was cut about tn
| face. When he fell he struck on til,
edge of a plank and deep cash Wa
cut In his nose and both lips. Mr.
4 Hampton Is a married man and reside
| at s1n Eas, Linn street.
The third man injured was w. F
Easter of 5o3 North Fourth avenue. FL
Jared better than the others, but wa
badly bruised about the side. He wa
able to resume his work after the nool
hour
The accident occurred abou: II o'clocl
! and a physician was Immediately Sc
cured and attended to the men, afte
which Hampton and Wilde were takei
1 TO their homes.
This is the second similar accident oe
curing in the same vicinity. a carpen
ter named Bengston, engaged on the w
r. Rubee house adjoining, falling abou
two weeks ago and tearing the liga
ments OF his ankle loose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
Rockton ouarries Reopened.

Among the many industries springing
UP in this city. one of the most import
ant is the Marshalltown Stone Com
pany, which corporation has purchased
ana re-opened the Rockton quarries. To-
Gated on the G. & G. w. four miles
northeast of this city. The quarries
have been thoroughly drained and
stripped, switch has been put in and
at present large force OF men are at
work supplying the ready demand
which has obtained for their prod
uct of crushed stone. range rock, foun-
dalton and dimension stone. The COM
pany expects to establish general Of
fees in this city and a stone yard for
the local trade as soon as adequate
quarters can be secured. The "Rock-
ton stone is we'll and favorable known
throughout the state on account of its
hard and durable nature, coupled with
excellent Cleavage, giving always good
working face. This company Is Mar
shalltown In nature as its name lndi-
Gates. It's incorporators are all our cit
liens and Marshalltown merchants are
receiving the benefit of the additional
labor employed. Its officers are r. G
Pierce. president; C. H. e. Boardnan
secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09

The accident occurred abou: II o'clock
and a physician was Immediately Sc
cured and attended to the men, after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
uazlett-Thonns.

Justice Allen spoke the words Tues
day night that united in marriage Miss
Jennie NJ. Hazlett, Of Iowa City. to Mr..
Row Thomas of Malcolm. The wedding
was solemnized in the presence of few
friends at the home Of the groom's
brother. Mr.. Charles Thomas, No. 912
south Center street. Mr.. Thomas Is a
Young farmer residing near Malcolm,
and with his bride left for his home to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
Pnxlon-McCoy.

Miss Sophia j. Paxton and Mr.. James
Mccoy, both of Montour, were married
at noon today by Justice Allen at the
office of the latter. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Coy will make their home in Montour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09

Irritating stings. bites. scratches,
wounds and cuts soothed and healed
by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve-a sure
and safe application for tortured flesh.
Beware OF counterfeits. For sale by
F. B. Wiley. postofice druggist. and G.
u. Powers.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1899-09-30
PRESBYTERiANS MEET.
International Council of the Churcl
to Open in W~asbinrton.

International Council of the Church
to Open in Washington.
Washington, Sept. 27.-Presbyteri.
II from all over the world arc arriv.
ing here TO attend the pan-Presbyte,
rian council, which opens its sitting:
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
church tomorrow. Upwards of 40t
delegates are expected TO be in attend,
ance upon this, the SEVENTEEN general
council. The following foreign coun
tries will be represented:
Austria-Hungary Belgium, East
FSiesland, France, Germany, Greece,
Italy. Russia. Spain, Switzerland, Eng.
land, Ireland, Scotland, Ceylon, China,
Japan, Cape of Good Hope, Orange
Free State, South African Republic,
Natal, Canada, eastern Australia, Vic.
toria. Queensland, Tasmania, New Yea.
land, Otago, Southland, jamaica and
New Hebrides.
The local Pr~esbyterians have made
elaborate preparations for receiving
and entertaining the delegates. The
council is not n legislative body; it's
work is to discuss church and religious
questions, and its suggestions and con.
illusions will be adopted by individual
churches, which / subject to their
W laws. Among the prominent fig
ures here will be Dr. j. Marshall Lang,
of Glasgow, Scotland, author of rs
Life Worth Liying?" and pastor OF
Barrony church, the mother congrega.
ton Of Scotland, in which John Knox
worshipped; Rev. James Stewart. of
South Africa; Samuel Smith. of Lon
don, and j. Herbert Roberts, of Aber-
gales Wales, both members of parlia-
ment; Rev. Chas. A. Salmond. of Edin-
burgh, and Rev. Theophile Gay, of
the Waldensian church
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1899-09-30
WITH
CEBU REBELS
General Snyder Attacks Insurgents
Driving Them From a
Strong Position.
AMERICAN LOSS is VERY LIGHT
But One Killed and Four Wounded
lover Two Score Of the
Rebels Killed..
AMERICAN LOSS is VERY LIGHT
SEVEN NATIVE FORTS CAPTURED
"A Number of smooth-Bcre Cannon
in the Fortifications--Nayal
Cadet Wood, of the Ur-
danata, Killed.

Washington, Sept. 27.-A dispatch
from Otis received today says Genera.
Snyder attacked the position of the
insurgents five miles west of Cebu
capturing seven forts and Il number OF
smooth bore cannon. The insurgents
were utterly routed. Snyder returned
with his force to Cebu. The Tennes'
seeans were already aboard a transport
to come home, but ~disembarked to take
part in the engagement.
Following in the text of Genera
Otis message:
Manila, Sept. 26.-Adjutant General
Washington: On September % and 2;
Snyder attacked a strong i%nsurgent pc
sition about fifteen miles west of Cebr
with 165 officers and men, the Tennes
see regiment, ST. officers and men
the Nineteenth, Sixth and Twenty
third infantry and the Sixth artillery
driving the enemy from the works anc
capturing seven forts, including
smooth bore mounted therein
and fourteen e~ntrenched and fortified
plaza. Our loss: Private VIM. NJ
Hanley, Company a, Sixth infantry
killed, and four wounded. The enemy.
loss is estimated at forty. The insur
gents retreated to new fertilization!
far to the southwest. Snyder returned
to Cebu with the Tennessee troops
who had disembarked from the trans
port Indiana to take part in the ac
ton. Two companies of the Nineteenth
infantry hold important positions il
mountains. Otis"
General Otis also cables the follow,
ing casualties:
Drowncd-Third infantry, at Bag
bag river, Baliuag, in advance on en-
envy, August IA, Company G, Max Jack
son; Company G, Corporal Peter Lar
son.
Killed-Sixteenth infantry at Mey
cauayan, September 20, Company D
William Hardy.
Wounded = Twenty-frst infantry
near Las Pinas, September II, Com
pany II, Alexander Hochberg, foot
moderate; Th~irty-seventh infantry
near Angeles, September 20, Compan,
j, Corporal Charles II. Lawson, arm
severe. 20
Naval Cadet Wood Killed.
Admiral Watson cables from Manila
that he is informed through insurgcn
sources that Naval Cadet Wclborn Q
Wood was killed in action when tn,
gunboat Urdaneta was captured by tn
insurgents. Wood had not yet gradu
ated from the naval academy.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1899-09-30
South Dakota Breyfties.

In one day recently the Bank of Fps
witch paid out over $4,000 for cattle
and wheat.
T%hreshing in the vicinity of Estel-
line is expected to be completed by
October 20.
The grass throughout the state is
reported to be curing nicely, thus as
surfing good winter feed for stock.
The new Congregational church at
Washington Springs will be dedicated
with suitable ceremonies October 18.
Work has commenced on the new
Lutheran church at Sisseton. 1t will
be finished the forepart Of November.
Work OF the new electric light plant
at Bookings is progressing rapidly,
and is expected to be completed the
25th inst.
The city hall at Alexandria is being
utilized as n school room, the crowded
condition of the schools making this
necessary until more school room can
be provided.
The merchants of the various South
Dakotn cities and towns look for a
lively business this fall, and the mer-
chants generally are putting in larger
stocks Of goods than ever before.
A party of Massachusetts sportsmen
are hunting prairie chickens in Clark
county. They travel in two special
cars.
Laborers are still reported to be
scarce in the vicinity of Ipswich, not
withstanding that So per day is being
paid and offered.
The new school building at Kimball,
erected to take the place of one de-
stroyed by fire some months ago, has
been completed.
The disbursements made by the
Kimball, Gam Valley and Pukwana
creameries among their patrons for
August milk aggregated $4,000.
A large number of new residences
are in course of construction at Tyn-
dali, and it is said that if TWENTY-FIVE
new dwelling houses were completed
this week every one of them would be
occupied within a few days. Suitable
residences are at present very scarce.
The members of the fraternal socie.
Ties at Frederick, Brown county, have
decided to erect a building for lodge
and ether purposes. The new struc.
ture will be "a by 70 feet, with a store
room below and hall above. 1t will
cost S $4,000.
Gam Valley will have the public hall
which it has long been in need Of. W.
j.. Hughes has decided to erect a NAM
moth new building at that place. The
new structure will be "a by Ga feet, and
two stories high. The upper story will
be used for a public hall and the lower
floor will he used for business pur-
poses.
Alexandria claims the honor Of be-
ing in the best shape financially of any
town of its size in the state, and that
it is run at less cost than any other
town in its class. the council having
Just made a tax levy of $500, which
represents the estimated cost of rum
ming the town during the ensuing
year. The town is entirely out of debt,
and this is the smallest tax levy ever
made there.