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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
lDD N TRAGEDIES
Ixtss 70 Burn His Wife and Chill
drsn- Then Cuts His
Throat
Ysulg woman 81 nontross Blows
Hsr Heart ont With . Shot
Gun.
tosTirnes-Republi

oyAcin to- Times-Republican.
rinterset. April 1s,-At the home Of
John Sterling. farmer living two
miles north Of Bevington, hay was
piled under the house and barn at 4
io,clocaCaw "wednesday morning and set on
fire. Mrs. Sterling and children were
awakened by the plunging Of the horses
IN the barn. and managed to save the
house. The barn. stacks and cribs and
every outbuilding on the place were
burned. Four horses and a number Of
hoEs were burned to death. "a month
ago Mrs. Sterling applied for a divorce
after having Sterling arrested for beat
ing her children by her former hus-
band, John McMichael. The justice
gave Sterling time to get bonds and
1dismissed him. He was not seen after
ward. After the fire his tracks were
found leading from the house. Officers
and citizens searched all day for him
Friday without success. 2
Late Saturday afternoon Thomas
Casey, Q farmer. discovered Sterling in
q hole in q straw stack on his farm.
Casey ordered Sterling to come out.
and on his refusing to come set fire to
the stack. Sterling remained In the
stack until the flames reached him, and
then cut his throat with a jack-knife.
8plunging thru the flames and falling at
Caseys feet. The man was horribly
burned, and nearly bled to death be-
fore Casey could obtain medical assist
ance. The physicians say he win live.
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Brakeman g oodberg,. 1ntury.

Boone, April 16.A distressing acci-
dent occurred Saturday morning near
Colo as the third section Of No. &c. a
fast freight train. in charge OF Con-
ductor Ed Wells. was passing that
point Brakeman Goldberg, who was
riding on top of the train, in some
manner unknown to the rest of the
crew, lost his hold and fell from the
train to the ground. striking on his
side and hip.
He was found by west-bound spe-
cial freight train, which picked him up
and brought him to Boone. where he is
now in the hospital and thought to be
fatally injured. Mr.. Goldberg is mar
ried and lives in this city at 435 Tenth
avenue. Mrs. Goo6berg and Mrs. ADJ
ans went to Boone on No. Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodberg were married
a short time ago and have been board
Ing with Mrs Adams on Tenth avenue.
He Is popular brakeman and has re-
sided in this city about two years. A
message states that Mr.. Gqedberg Is
in a critical condition and thar II Is
feared he cannot survive the shock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16

OF Humeston:: Charles sHalIen, OF Hill
ton; Il. N. Greeniee, OF Allerton; i. s.
.Henderchet, of Otiey: N. B. Scooter
welt, Of Fariln; Z. r. Lyons. OF Liberty
Center; e. B. Hepburn, OF Madrid: 8.
70. Conger. Of Woodward; C. "A. Mar
tin. OF Churdan: r. B. Casady. of Nor
walk; y. ]. McCright. OF Greenfield.
The following were the grand jurors
chosen:
o. B. Benning. OF Jefferson; w. b.
Foster. OF Kellogg; Robert Cain, Of
Scranton: Samuel Howard, Of Green
field: w. Z. Thompson, of Jamaica:
w. 8. sproul. OF Corydon: Duncan
Grant, OF Boone ID. G. Wright, OF
Bonneville; s. L. Curry. OF Weldon;
G. P. Arnold. of Garden Grove; w. H.
Vance, OF Winterset; S. r.. Arson, of
Marshalltown; ]. G. Beck, Of Pitzer;
w. II. Tibbals. Of Barnes; George w.
5Odell, OF Patton; Patrick Fitzpatrick.
of Churdan; J. B. Brown. OF Leon:
Thomas Warrior, of Bridgewater:
Jesse Trip, Of Colfax; q. "A. Willis, of
Perry; Ira C. Welty, of Colo; Frank
Hubert, OF Fontanelle; j. B. Elliott,
sof Knoxville; NJ. N. Bates, of Green
field: B. b. Wilkes, OF Mystic; Thomas
Gibson. OF LeGrand; D. 7. Rowe. OF
Macksburg; o. J. Turner. of Turner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
The FEDERAL JURORS.
Names OF Those chosen TO servo n
tho May Term.

Names OF Those Chosen TO Servo NJ
the May Term.
Des Moines. April 16.-In the Office
OF the clerk OF the United States dis
Strlct court for the southern district OF
Iowa Saturday the names OF thirty
persons We're drawn to serve upon the
petit jury and Of twenty-eight per-
sons to serve upon the grand jury OF
that court at the May term to be held
In this city. and a venire issued to the
United States marshal OF said district
to make the supmons according to
law. The May term will convene upon
the Sth OF the month, with Judge
oliver p. Shiras upon the bench.
The following petit Jurors were
chosen:
Fry Copeland. OF Waukee: j. C. Mar
tin, OF Churdan: ]. ]. CASTOR. OF Win
terset; 8. j. Mitchell, OF Albion; C.. +.
Griffin, OF Stuart; ]. l.. Harvey, Of
Leon; F. 81. Riley, Of Jefferson; E. Z.
Gardner. OF Knoxville; Peter Williams
son. Of Charlton; Seth w. Macy, OF
.Colfax; Louis Rampe. OF Abba: Levi
Hockett. Of Linden; John Forester, OF
Adel: NJ. McAra, OF BROOKLYN: j. IA.
Mckee. Of Cambridge: John G. Rex,
OF Ames: Iro Robinson. Of Selection;
n. J. Davis, Of Grlnnell; r, p. Light,
ios NenteSuma; ]. p. Has1gouch g.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
4 TR,AaIc SUICIDE.
Janeste Reed. Of Montrose, Blow.
Her Heart Out with Shot.

Janette Reed, Of Montrose, Blows
Her Heart Out With Shot.
I: Ft. Madison, April 16-Afiss Janette
Reed committed suicide at the home of
her brother in-law, James Church.
who resides at Bricker. small sta
ton on the Santa Fe. about four and
0ne-half miles northwest of Montrose.
In Jefferson township. this county.
The young woman had been feeling
badly for the past few days and did
not get up at the usual hour with the
family Saturday. Her sister and hus-i
band were out in the barn milking at
the time the tragedy occurred. AS
above stated, the young lady had not
yet awoke when Mr.. and Mrs. Church
left the house. and while they We're
away the girl came down stairs with
nothing on but her night gown. SEE
cured Mr.. Church's shotgun, loaded it
and took 1t back upstairs with her.
Upon reaching her room she placed a
chair at the side OF the bed and put a
pillow on the chair. She then placed
the butt OF the gun on the chair and
placed the muzzle against her heart
and fred the gun by pulling the trig-
ger with the great toe OF her right
foot. Upon returning to the house
Mr.. Church thought he smelled smoke
[ and ran upstairs to see what was the
matter. and there found the body of
the girl as 1t had fallen back on the
bed. He then Immediately called Airs.
Church, the girls sister. The wound
was Q chastity one, as the shot had
torn Q large hole in the body. Her
clothing had caught hre. but the blood
flowing from the wound had extin-
Euished the blaze.
The little 4-year-old niece OF Miss
Reed was sleeping in the adjoining
room. but the firing of the gun did not
awaken her. altho an old lady living
with the family who resided next door
to the Church home heard the noise.
hut did not know. Of course, what 1t
was. Coroner Lohman, OF this city,
was notified OF the AFFAIR and lmmedi-
ately left for the scene. He impaneled
q jury and. after hearing the evidence
OF the members Of the family and oth-
ers. returned q verdict in accordance
with the above facts.
Nosreason can be- stven- for the young
lady taking her own life in this man
ner, except that she had been feeling
badly for the past few days. as was
above stated. and possibly became de-
spondent on this account. She was al
most 20 years Of age and was the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
Reed. Of Montrose. with whom she
made her home until about one. year
sGgo. since when she has beer living
with her sister. where her death oc-
Cured. She was q handsome girl and
of q very happy disposition. and her
death Will be sad news to q large NUM-
her OF friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
sioux c1TY's SCANDAL.
Name Of co.Respondens IN the Nc,
Namara Case Made Public.

N0m0 OF C0eHeopon0ene IN the Me-
Namara Case Made Public.
Sioux City, April "a petition was
siiled Saturday In the district court Of
plymouth county by Mrs. Catherine
Mcnamara In which her husband, w.
&C. Mcnamara, was charged with the
habitual use Of liquor. neglect Of his
big farm. up Perry creek, the abuse OF
his wife. with the association with elewd
women and with adultery, Miss Mary
5NcAllister being specifically named
~ co-respondent. Miss McAllister Is a
daughter OF James j. McAllister, OF
Dakota county Nebraska, OF which a
few years ago he was district attorney.
This suit is the immediate result OF the
sensational episode at the Hotel Leader
Thursday morning.
4 In the petition 1t Is alleged that WILL
lam G. Mcnamara owns 240 acres OF
land In plymouth county, has the use
sof coo acres owned by his brother, C. j.
sNcNamara; that the value OF the land
ID 10000. and that he has in addition
$4,000 in personal property. The plain
tin claims the ownership OF 100 acres Of
land. worth q, 600. also in Plymouth
county and understood to be adjoining
the lana owned by her husband. Their
holdings Of land are among the largest
In that county. y
The petition 10 for q decree Of sepa-
rate mainAeuAnce with ~. 200 in cash
or psoperty - altmony. A temporary
ton q asked restraining Nc
Namara from spealinG TO- kis wife.
seeking her out or ~ eesiaeSM With the
care sof Ars. Mcl( aslas n prsRsfty, ,it
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
THE 3. MO. RAILWAY.
statoment That Grading Work VIII
Begin May LIST.

Special to Times Republican,.
Iowa Falls. April is. Engineer j. H
Larry. of the Duluth 6 New Orleans
road. is authority for the statement
that work will be commenced on that
road about May 1 and that gangs will
be put to work at Des Moines, Iowa
Falls and Nevada. This is regarded as
perhaps little premature. as no right
of-way has been secured in this section
or calls made for elections to vote on
the tax In assisting the road. Much
has been written about this road and
the people Of this section have become
somewhat skeptical of the claims of
the company, but the country and
towns along the proposed route evi-
IDENTIFY stand ready to offer material as
sistance whenever any material assur-
ance is offered that the road exists else
where than on paper or in the minds
of enthusiastic promoters
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
Buusincss Deal.
pecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, April ia business deal
was closed in this city Saturday wherein
Nathaniel Garfield purchased the inter-
est Of E. f. Newell in the hardware firm
OF Newell g. Oates. Mr.. Garfield was
formerly in business in this city. but for
several years past has been engaged in
the agricultural implement business at
sSwea City, having sold out there last
year. Mr.. Newell has not formed def
mite plans for the future yet, but will
spend the summer in improving some
real estate interests in Minnesota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16

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afflicted mankind. Ell --,eh.
Address in care OF Ida Bougn, "a eau
Icf Engraving and Printing, Washing.
ton, D. g. .sl ls
Register United States Treasury.
Z Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Registsr
United States Treasury, says IN speak
ing Of Pe-ru-na: 81 ind Pe-ru-na % ~
an excellent remedy for the catarrhal
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those who suffer from depression from
the heat Of the summer VIII tlnd No
remedy equal to Pe-ru-ns.D
Mayor Of Grand Rapids.
Hon. George q. Steketee, ex-Alayor o1
Grand Rapids, Mich, in q recent letter
Isays: al
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
New YoaK, Oct. nth, 1885.

NEwsYoRK, Oct. 1lth, 1893.
Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g Co, Colnm bns, o.:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is good for ca
tsrrh. have tried 1t and know 1t. It
relieved me Immensely on my trip to
sCuba, and I always have 9 bottle In
reserve. Since my return ] have not
suffered from catarrh, but II do I shall
use Pe-ru-na again. Meantime You
might send me another bottle.
Yours, Amos J.Cummings, n. o.
y Hon. w. G. Lienallen, prominent
lnostician OF MOSCOW. II ho. and = clerk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
Carroll News.

Special to Tlmes-RepubIican.
Carroll. April l6.-The c. & N. w. en-
cheering corps established headquar-
8ters in Carroll few days ago and are
preparing to set grade stakes for the
double track from Carroll west.
C.. L. Whitman, one of our old time
residents who spent the winter in Cali
fornia. has returned and is looking hale
and lusty for one of his years.
William Stokes, who suddenly started
for England last fall, has returned to
our city. We have not yet learned just
how much of the island he toured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
found Dead in HIS room.

Cherokee. April 80 r. Shade, OF
hardwood. Ia. travelling for Reid, MUIR
dock & Fisher, of Chicago was found
dead in his room at the Hotel Lewis
Saturday morning. On retiring Mr..
Shade had complained of rheumatism,
and from the fact that when found none
of his clothing had been removed it is
surmised that he died soon after reach
ing his room. An immed date reply was
received from kilograms sent relatives,
who will come here for the body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
rhe waterloo Presbytcry.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Fails. April 16.-The annual
meeting OF the Waterloo presbytery will
open at Nevada today and continue III
session over Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rev. McNinch, os this county. will dee
liysr The opening service. rs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
state Center News g.

Special to Times-Republican
State Center. April 16.-The North
western double track graders are be-
ginning to arrive at this place. The
pile drivers are at work driving the
piles for the new stone culvert west Of
town. Part Of p. O'Malley's gang OF
graders arrived last week and are get
ting the camp ready for the remain
der, who are expected the first part of
this week.
The new z on the Iowa Central at
this place was finished and ready for
use today. "A gang of men from New
burg finished the job. working all day
Sunday.
The Ladies NJ. B. Society of the
Methodist church gave an Easter tea
at the parsonage last Friday evening.
Every body reports good time and
unlimited quantities Of good things to
eat.
"A musical programswas given last
Friday evening at the Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Frank Kennedy was So
loist for the evening and with her ex-
cellent singing and number Of selec-
tions rendered by the State Center
string band the audience did not lack
for entertainment.
Last Saturday night was the first
time it was necessary to turn on the
street lights since the light plant has
been running. 1t was a dark, rainy
night and just the one to test the
ability Of the street lamps. They
proved to be a great deal better than
was expected
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
CONGRESSMAN AMOS ), CUUNINGs. OF SEW YORY.

best dollars worth ever bought ~
wife has used your. remedies with ssatte
flying results. SIS
Miss Ella Bough, Of GettysburE, ~
In . letter written from Washing ton, n
c., says {: 81 have used Pe-ru-na and hayo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
NEWS OF wAvERLY..
row Business Block District Court

Now Business Block District Court
Other News.
Special to Times Republican.
Waverly, April 16s-Adam Broadie
has begun work on a fine business
block on the old harness shop corner
opposite the Fortner House. The pros
spect is that there will be considerable
Improvements in Waverly this spring,
especially In the residence district.
T Judge Kelley adjourned the April
term Of the district court without day
Friday. The term was not long, but
was busy one. The case OF most
general interest was the real estate
commission case wherein d. A. Morey
sought to recover the balance on an
agreed commission of s., 1926 for the sale
of Elmer Laird's farm. The defense
was fraud. The case had been tried
once before, and verdict in favor of
the plaintiff was directed by the court.
The supreme court reversed the case
for this error and after a weeks con-
test the case was this time submitted
to a jury which returned a verdict for
Laird, including the amount already
paid by him as commission.
Mr.. Hellweg, OF the democratic state
central committee, has been in Waiver
ly the past week collecting 'ssinews OF
war" from the faithful.
The present prospect for the Illinois
Central coming down town with Its
track and depot is fair, and such a
move will be heartily welcomed by all
public spirited citizens.
The Austin Flint Medical Society,
comprising in its membership the ply
sicians OF a large portion of northeast
ern Iowa. held its annual meeting here
Thursday, and after interesting litera-
ry sessions closed With a banquet at
.(.i,ilcl n -. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16

found IT to be . val.
liable and sntisfac-
tory remed y Pre-
|vious to using It !
suffered intensely
with catarrh. Ihave
now taken one bot
tie Of your valuable
rem edy and all
Is ymp toms have
disappeared. I am
strong and healthy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
Three FIRES At steamboat Rock,

Three Fires at Steamboat Rock.
Special to Times Republican.
Steamboat Rock, April 49, Saturday
morning there were three fires reported
lbetween9 and II O'clock. The cries OF
fire brought out our fire brigade ii,
short order. Nearly every one came out
with water pals or fire extinguishes
and the fires were gu, before much
damage was done. The first fire caught
In the roof Of Yoile's meat market. the
next in Tracey's restaurant. caused By
the explosion of a bottle OF alcohol in a
cook stove oven; and the third, which
was set by a spark from passenger train
No. 1. caught in a straw shed back OF
Mrs. Wales, house. The wind being in
the southeast would have carried the
fires TO other buildings had they got
under much Roadway.
Will Merrill died at Eldora Thursday
and was buried Saturday. the funeral
being held from the Baptist church.
DR.. Whitney operated upon Mr.. Merrill
last winter and removed a quantity OF
water from d sack in his side, but his
trouble had run for SO long time that
1t was impossible to help him and he
gradually sank lower until the end
came -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
Enxter nt Iowa Fails.

Iowa Falls, April 16.-Easter services
were held in llNhe churches in this city
yesterday and special music and SER
mons were offered in each in commem-
grafton OF the day. AT the Metropolitan
opera house in the afternoon special
Hoyt. OF the Episcopal church. In re-
sponse to an invitation. the knights of
st. Elmo Commandery, No. 4s, knights
Templar, attended the service in q body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
SENATE CHAMBER,
WaSuyNorr,N n

SENATE CHAMDER,
WAsHINaToN, d. @.
Pe-ru.na Drug Mig CO., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-I have used Pe-ru-na for
catarrh of the stomach, and after the use
Of one bottle I felt very much relieved.
7 had suffered for months before I
heard Of Pe-ru-ua and at the solicitation
of q friend I was persuaded to use it and
I feel very grateful. To those who are
suffering with catarrh I respectfully
recommend Pe-ru-na. Very respectfully
yours, w. g. LienalleR.
j. r. Stuart Of Eastland, Texas, says:
81 have purchased one bottle Of Peru
az, and 1t was used by myself and wife
Is 9 spring medicine. I consider It the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
Thornton.

Special to Ilmes-tepQplcan.
Thornton. April 16.-P. r. Ensebret-
son has purchased the c. S. Anderson
stock of general merchandise and also
the building containing the stock. and
today will invoice the stock, taking
possession at once. Mr. Engbretson's
son Albert will have charge.
Rev. Barsalon and family returned
last Saturday evening after a ten days
Visit with relatives at Bancroft and
vicinity.
At a special meeting OF the school
board Professor Sunderlin was re-
tanned as principal and his salary in
creased SIS a month. Miss Barlon was
also retained. The intermediates de-
partment has not been provided for as
vet.
The new opera house is all tcomplet-
ed and the Perkins Comedy Company
has been engaged for the first week in
May. This will be the first company
to play in the new house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16
BridRewnter,l

Special to Times Republican.
Bridgewater, April I'D. s. Draper.
who has been in the harness business
here for five years, has gold out to Perry
3Brawdy. Mr.. Draper will travel for his
health this summer.
The new implement dealers. futile e.
Walker. are building an addition 36x48
to their already large building.
Several large dwelling houses are be-
ing built in town.
Mr.. Simmons. living nine miles southi
west Of here, had his house and furni-
sture burned Thursday night; also $500
In money. No insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-16

Pe.ru.na Drug Al'rg Go, Columbus, O.:
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

One of the chief subjects of the dis
cussion among the captains and mas.
ters of vessels is the difference be.
tween the Canadian and American
marine rules which govern navigators
in Canadian water during foggy
weather. The signal used according
to the Canadian rules during fog, Is
one long blast of the whistle, to be
blown at short intervals, or the ringing
OF bell. The American signal is
three short blasts with this differ
ence in the law captains and masters
find some difficulty during foggy or bad
weather. especially when vessels arc
passing one another in the Welland
canal and such places. During the re-
cent fOggy weather much difficulty was
experienced In this respect at the en-
trance OF the Welland canal at Port
Dalhousie. Navigators of both coun-
tries recognize the great disadvantage
they are at with this difference In their
danger signals. and do not hesitate tc
say that uniform code of signals
should be adopted by both countries
making it an International law
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
A King. Some Hair bye and "a Poodle.

The story AT the expense of the
queen Is this:
The queen was anxious that her hus.
band should follow the example of
his father and the fashion common
among elderly Piedmontese officers,
and dye his hair. Her pleadings were
in vain. Umbertos was an honest
nature that did not love these subter-
fuges. Seeing entreaty was In vain,
the queen had recourse to strategem.
She caused Il quantity of fine hair
dye to he sent from Paris and nut In
the kings dressing room, together with
directions for its use, making, howev.
er. no allusion TO the subject. The
king, too, said nothing. though he
could not fail to see the pigments.
Now, the queen has large white poo.
die, of which she is very fond. What
was her horror Il few days later tt
see her pet come running into her room
with his snowy locks all turned to G
Jet black. King Umberto had eXpend.
ed the dyes upon changing the color
of the poodle's hair. From that day
forth the subject of hair dye was
dropped between the royal couple
0ndOn Daily News