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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-10-29

many conditions of the soil, climate,
etc, will be brought together for the
information of all who wish to learn.
Under the classification of agricul-
tura1 statistics will be presented re-
ports from different states and prov
inces issued by the departments of ag-
riculture, experimental stations, vari-
GUS horticultural, live stock and dairy
ing associations, showing the aggre-
gate of crops and products Of all kinds
Under the head of cereals will be ex-
hibits from different states and local.
ties, wheat, rye, oats, barley, corn,
buckwheat and rice. The exhibits wifi
be arranged to prove which crop Is
best fitted for each state or locality.
These exhibits will show the many
varieties Of cereals in their highest
stage of development.
Among the nonedible products of ami
NAL origin to be exhibited are glue, gel
attn, stearin, wax, candles, bone and
horn products. fertilizers. etc.
The question of fertilizers is always
an important one to those who seek to
obtain the best results from the soil. In
the treatment of this subject the Divi-
sion of Agriculture will endeavor to
show the relative value of the natural
fertilizers, both crude and compounded.
1t will bring to the information of all
the sources and value Of nitrogen COM
pounds, guano. offal, phosphate rocks.
potash. nitrates, etc.
AS a sort of catch all for many things
impossible to classify satisfactorily the
superintendent has set apart a sepa-
rate class. MARK BENGITT.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
SHE FAILED TO APPEAR.
Mrs. Fitkin Absent ut Trial of Luz
Ter i'll minneapolis.

Waterloo, Jan. 17.-Monday January
10. was the lay set for the trial of Au-
gust F. Luter for the attempted MUIR
der of Mrs. jennie Fitkin al Alinneapo-
lis, but the case was postponed on ae-
count of the failure of Mrs. Fitkin to
appear as witness for the prosecu-
ton.
The Fi,kins will be remembered as
former residents of Waterloo where
Mr.. Fitkin was employed as a switch
man in the railroad yards.
Since the holidays Mrs. Fitkin has
been VISITING; at the home of her par
ents in Mason City, Iowa, and when
seen by Conier reporter last week
said she intended to leave for Mime
apolis Saturday. January 49, to be pres
ent at the prosecution and declared hel
intention of assisting the state in the
prosecution of Luter to the full ex-
tent of the law. Her persistent endeav-
ors to shield Luter during the search
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
Kcllos. Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Kellogg Jan. IT, MIR. A l.. Euhoak,
city marshal. is a very sick man and
considered to be in Very critical con-
dition. He was first taken i'll about
two weeks ago with an abscess III his
head and in a few days after pneumo-
MIA set in. together with symptoms of
appendicitis. all Of which makes his re-
covery doubtful.
Mr. NJ G.. Stone has sold his farm of
$40 acres in Hickory Grove township
for the snug sum Of $4,000 and expects
10 move to California, where he has
other real estate interests.
The private bank of j. 3. Burton has
just been reorganized as the state
Bank of Kellogg, with j. r.. Burton,
Joseph Braley W. e. Braley Charles
Bobzin and G. j. Irish directors.
Mr.. ard Mrs. w. III. Stuart who
were married short time ago. are so
iourning in Chattanooga. Tenn.
The Congregationalists began a SCI
ries of meetings at their church Sunday
evening with their pastor, Rev. w. IL.
Brandt, in charge.
There is a good deal Of sickness in
town and the surrounding country,
mostly of a mild type induced by
changeable weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
THEY LOOK ALIKE.
Benton and clinton County Repre-
scntativcs Look Like Twins.
Spppial IA Tim g. n epllbti

benton and Clinton County Eepre-
sentativcs Look Like Twins.
Special to Times Republican
CLINTON, Jan LIT Is not generally
Known turnout thestatet that Represeilt-
at.Ne Frank p. McGiRn. of this coun-
~, has a double III the legislature.
but Such is true and his name is u. Is
flar5eft the popular reprs sentative
from Benton county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
wedding Anniversary.

New Providence. Jan. 17.About fifty
of the friends and neighbors of Henry
Butler and wife assembled at their
comfortable home about quarter of a
mile south of town on Saturday, Jan.
10, and gave them grand surprise, the
occasion being their forty first wedding
anniversary. They all came With we'll
filed baskets and had general good
time After the feast was spread and
all had partaken of sumptuous meal
the company assembled in the parlors
and poem which was written by Mrs.
Butler on the occasion of their fortieth
anniversary was read by one of the
company, after which the autograph OF
each one present was taken 10 be kept
as a souvenir, soon after which the
company dispersed, each one feeling he
had spent very enjoyable evening and
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Butler many hap
by returns of the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17

of the officers and her failure to appear
would seem to confirm the prediction
f.the Minneapolis press that she would
not appear against Luter at HE trial.
Mrs. Fitkin is suffering considerably
from her wound. especially the one in
her chest and has been under the con-
stant care of physician during her
stay a Mason City.
Regarding hsr non-appearance at the
trial. County Attorney Reed. of Mime
apols explained that it was under
stood that Mrs. Fitkin had gone to
Iowa. hei sid home. She had been sub
poenaed before going away. and he
asked 70 have her declared IN default.
The court made an order accordingly,
so she is liable for contempt.
Luter was not ready for trial, his at
torney having previously secured a
promiseqef postponement until Febru-
airy. The trial was accordingly reset
for February 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
BEARS CHARMED LIFE.
Fort Dodge Well Drillcr Earns Title
of ssInvincibie.'

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. Jan ia we'll dr!ller in
this city by the name of Pentield has
earned the title of "invincible." While
standing in the engine room of the Will
liams & Thomas creamery, on their
dairy farm just west of the city, few
days ago a piece of the engine. which
had worked loose flew off and struck him
in the face. Beyond a scratch and a
surprise he was not hurt. On Monday
evening he came to the city on horse
back and when near the Illinois Central
crossing the horse threw him off. His
foot cought in the stirrup and in this
mile up steep hill. AT the top of the
hill the horse, exhausted BY his mad run
stopped. Penheld extricated himself
and again mounting the saddle reached
the farm, but little the worse for his ex-
perience Yesterday afternoon while at
work drilling for water the casing
which was being put down became fast
ened, and all measures employed would
not loosen 1t. He came TO town and
purchased twelve pounds of dynamite
which he took TO the quarters in the
creamery building used for the work
men. He expressed his intention of put
ting it on the stove 10 warm up Bit
Ne was told by his associates that If he
did he could have the satisfaction of
being 1.-The whole thing, for they all
had important business at other parts
of the farm at safe distance. This did
not deter him from carrying out his in
tentions and the dynamite was placed
on the stove to warm. He started to go
down stairs after something and reach
ed the top of the stairs when. With a
deafening report. Il terrible crash. the
dynamite exploded, blowing the roof in
to pieces. A piece of the stove was
hurled through the roof and broke a
window in the residence near by. Pen
field escaped injury by tWo partitions
coming together in such manner as to
shield him from the flying debris. The
men on the farm believe he bears a
charmed life. The damage to the build
ing will be several hundred dollars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
Cresco.s New Light Plant.
,aialtn Times Pen,,hIjcan

cresco. Jan. 17.-Messrs. Freehauf &
Watts. who formerly owned the cleo
tric light pant at West Union, have so
nearly completed their plant here that
the current was turned on Monday
right and given a test, which was very
satisfactory. The plant has been
planned so that 1t will meet the wants
in the way of lighting for long time TO
come and the firm plans TO put in sys-
tenn for heating the business blocks as
well. thus making the plant serve a
double purpose.
After the test the proprietors ban
Quoted the mayor and council and some
invited guests at the Strother House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
STORY COUNTY AFFAIRS.

Some Interesting Facts About the
Taxes, Poor Farm, Etc.
Special TO Times Republican.
Nevada Jan. 17.-The last session of
the board of supervisors of Story coun-
sty was particularly interesting one.
b. b. Westy was made deputy tax coll
lector, his bond being approved D. l..
Lang was reappointed steward of the
poor farin.>of which John Twedt, MEM
Der of the board was made superin-
tendent. The Farmers Bank and the
First National Bank of Nevada and
State Bank of Story City We're made
Repositories for county money. The
SALARIES of the county officers We're fixed
by the board, and also those of the dep
suties. The matter of the cigaret tax
against ID. v. Thrift, OF Nevada. was
not acted upon at this meeting.
The report of the county auditor j. @.
Burgess, shows that s51,957 acres of
lard We're assessed, the property being
estimated for 1899 as follows:
Value of lands Observation-Disclosures ,3a9.3l5
Value of lots Observation-Disclosures. t..,64o
Nirue of personally ............. l,Ol2llo
Value of railroads ............. CAB, ~
Total so'ias,oas
4 total tax OF sl69.57'SS.332 was coll
lected during the year. Of which
amount S46S2967 Wen TO the teachers
fund $l6t10.74 to the state fund and
Si7.s45.6a to the county fund. The re-
n.ainder was apportioned as usual
among the various funds Speaking of
the poor farm. Edwin Rex, its superin-
tsndert last year, says in his report:
Average number Of inmates. four
teen. ore dsaehof transient pauper.
Receipts from the farm were dimin-
ished by reason of the loss of fruit trees
and damage to corn crop b.. wind
storm. estimated at $500. The health
of the inmates has been uniformly
good They have n comfortable home
ana are well cared for. Steward ard
Mrs. Lang have been faithful in the
discharge of their duties, and have
raised the standard of the county In
Urinary to that Of a good home The
live stock on the farm is of the best OF
its kind and has proven source of
revenue to the county. Hog cholera mas
not been known since the Introduction
of the Tamworth. Story county citizens
may justly feel proud of their home for
tha unfortunate.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
VOLUNTEERS STORY.
Private Roy Keator's Experience
With the Army Comm;s-
sariat.
Member of b Co.. First Illinois vol-
Mntccrs-Disabled by Bad Water
ind Exposure--Was seized in
the Clutches of Bright's Dls-
casc-Dodd,s Kidney Pills
Released HIM.

Released Hum.
Chicago, Jan. ia victim of circum-
stances was Roy keator of b Company,
First Illinois volunteers, Skaters army
of invasion. He served three months in
the Cuban war. The water in Cuba is a
circumstance that few north bred
Americans can Withstand. Roy keator
fell a victim to 1t, and it nearly cost
him his life. That he is alive today he
owes to Dodd's Kidney Pills
Keator was thrown into fever which
developed into Bright's Disease.
Bright's Disease is the most severe form
of kidney disease. Dodd's Kidney Pills
are said to be the only medicine that
will cure it and the proprietors assert
that 1t has never failed in a single case
where 1t has been tried. When Keator
came home he commenced to take
Dodd's Kidney Pills himself, and this is
what he says about his case:
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 90, 1899
The Dodd's Medicine Co, Buffalo, N Y.
Gentlemen: After serving three
months in the Cuban war. lying in
trenches full of mud and water day at
ter day, and drinking water full of dis
ease and eating when got the chance.
/ was finally thrown into fever and
this located in my kidneys, developing
into Bright's Disease. l was in. seri-
Gus condition for some time after my re-
turn. Dodd's Kidney Pills We're recon-
mended to me by one of our company
who had suffered the same trouble I
had. and he had been cured; therefore I
took Dodd's Kidney Pills and am glad
to state that am we'll and sound in
health today as before going to Cuba /
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
"A PROSPEROUS CREAMERY.
Over $50. 900 North of Butter Sold
by Roland Creamery III 1890.

Special TO Times Republican.
Roland, Jan. 1.-THE Roland Farm
ers Creamery Company held its annu-
al meeting Yesterday. The reports of
the various officers show the institution
to be in a fiourishing condition. The
secrctary's report showed that 6.70s,13
pounds of milk We're taken in during
1899, which after manufactured into
butter brought s6l.14l.i9 on the New
York market; s54.s59.S9 We're paid out
70 the farmers. The creamery is an in
stitution that Roland and the sur
rounding farming community could i'll
afford TO lose and our town boasts of
having one of the very best creameries
of its kind in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
SUICIDE NEAR Tacoma.
Edward Mark. without Apparent
Cause. Hangs himself.

Special to Times Republican.
Tacoma. Jan. lT.-t,dward Mark COM
mitted suicide near here by hanging.
The body was found in an old house
near his home twelve southwest of this
place. Ii appears that in the evening
he told his Wife he was going to see
his brother but would be back soon
When he failed to return search was
made with the above result No cause
is known for the act. He leaves a wife
and one child.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
THE D. a. N. o. COMPANY.
Preparations for Beginning Active
Construction Work In the spring.

Special to Times Republican.
Fonda, Jan. 1.-THE Duluth & New
Orleans Railway Company is employ
ing a large force Of clerks in preparing
the profile and plans for it's road be-
tween this city aud Usage, distance of
100 miles, its surveying party having
just completed the route This makes
133 miles of road. the distance between
Des Moines and Usage. which are now
surveyed and arranged for. The COM
spany has bought $4,000 ties for use be-
tween Nevada and Des Moines. They
are to be furnished by a Minneapolis
firm and arc to be delivered during
May and June. This looks like bust
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
FINE RESIDENCE DESTROYED.
NJ. y. Garwood's Dwelling md its
Contents Burned mt Iowa Fails

VI. 81. SarWoOu>S Dwelling una us
Contents Burned Mt Iowa Fails.
Special to Times Republican,.
Iowa Falls. Jan. 1.-THE fine new
residence Of NJ. j. Garwood in Oak Park
addition 10 this city was totally de-
stroyed b. fire Monday night When
the fire was discovered it had progaess-
ed so far that nothing could b.. saved
from the Burning building. and both the
dwelling and contents are a total loss.
The origin of the fire is not known, but
the supposition is that q dog tina. had
been left in the house upset the lamp
and started the fire. None of the fam
lily We're at home during the evening. Mr..
.Garwood being at the opera house and
his Wife at neighbours. The loss vii!
reach at least $4,000. The house was in-
surcd for s1.l0o. and the contents. which
included some fine musical Instruments,
for s1.oo0 Mr.. 0;urwnod is an operator
for the g.. C. X. g. \. road and the loss
he sustains is heavy one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
A Farm HOUSE BURNS
Flames Destroy Dwelling Near Cen
eva and Occupants Have Mar
row Escape From Death.
Residence Property at Iowa Falls
Burns Loss. $1,000 Roland's
Creamery Report.
Work on the D. & N. o. Railway
Progressing "A Charmed Life
Wedding Anniversary.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Geneva, Jan. 1.-THE residence of o.
r. Benson, four miles east of town, was
destroyed by fire last night. None OF
the contents of the building were saved.
Mr.. Benson was alone in the house
with his little daughter and invalid
neither and it was with difficulty that
he rescued them from the burning
building. He was severely burned about
the head. The loss is about sl,39O and
is only partly covered by Insurance,
which is in the Home of New York. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17
MARRIED slxrY-FoUR YEARS.
MIR. and Mrs. william Jones. of Iowa
Falls. Celebrate Wedding Ami

Special to Republican.
Iowa Falls, Jan. 17.-Yesterday Will
lam Jones and wife celebrated their
sixty fourth wedding anniversary. Mr..
Jones and wife are among the very
earliest settlers of this section and To-
Gated here in the fall of 1855. Mr.. Jones
was blacksmith by trade and built the
first frame building in Rocksylvania. a
village that has since become a part of
this city. For many years Mr.. Jones
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17

was Justice of the peace. The couple is
highly respected by the old as well as
circle of friends Joined in their con-
gratuations on the event that was cell
ebrated yesterday. Mr. Jones is over
IS years of age and is in quite feeble
health His wife is 10 years old and
quite active for one of her years To
this couple was born a family of ten
children. most of whom are still living.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17

Professor II. NJ lSasjer, Evangelical
Lutheran Seminary. Adisen, ILL.,.
writes: Il had been suffering forssome
time With severe pains in my lungs. and
8ceughcd almost constantly One bottle
of Beggs' Cherry Cough syrup entirely
cured me- II is guaranteed TO cure
has never failed. George II. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17

Do you know consumption is prevent
able? Science has proven that. and also
that neglect Is suicidal. The worst cold
or cough can be cured with Shiloh's
CoughSand Consumption Cure. Sold on
positive guarantee for over fifty years.
Sold BY Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If
1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Henry C. Sieg, Geo. p. Powers.
c. A. Seely & Co. Marshalltown.
III. Maytag, Laurel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17

Lewis Dennis, Salem. Ind. says:
'.KodeI Dyspepsia Cure did me more
good than anything ] ever took. Ii di-
gests what you eat and can not help but
cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles.
All druggists.
In the sixteen years ended July /,
1899. there Landed at New York 1919
irish persons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-17

1898 Twenty third Street
For sale by r. \. Morgan.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-01-26
Responsibility OF Riches.

No sovereign is sd rich as the Gar,
and no sovereign has such heavy calls
upon his purse. The grand dukes MI.
chael, Vladimir, Alexis, Serge and Paul
Alexandrovitch, as the sons of Emper.
ors of Russia, receive from the head of
the house an annual sum Of 1856, 900
roubles (f26,200) each, which, added to
private means, makes them very rich.
The wives and widows of Russian
grand dukes receive 10000 roubles
each; their sons 10000 roubles. 1t
was the Gar Alexander III. who de.
creed that every member of the lmpe.
rial family must spend a part of the
year in Russia, or else lose a third Of
his or her allowance.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-01-26
One of his most fruitful fields was

One Of his most fruitful fields was
Coney Island in the season, and having
gained the good will of resident of the
place he used to deposit his legs at the
mans house when he went abroad to
touch the hearts and the pursestrings OF
the pleasure-seekers. One evening,
when he returned from work" lie
found that the closet in which his legs
had been placed was locked and the
custodian Of the key gone for the night.
"Never mind" said his friend. ''Stay
here over night and I'll give you
shakedown"
mo l must be in New York tonight"
he said, ''and I've got to have my legs
toow
"But why not stay here and save car
fare and be on time for work in the
morningT' his friend asked.
Neither argument nor persuasion had
any influence on the man, whose ncr-
vousness increased perceptibly, and as
his friend was making ready to break
down the door behind which
the legs were stored he asked: "Why
must you be in New York tonight and
why do you compel me to force this
closet door?
"Well the truth is," said the legless
man, 81 bought an apartment house
last week and promised to pay $4,000
on the bargain tonight, and unless get
away pretty soon I'll get there too late
and forfeit the amount already paid
down."
The friend was speechless with
amazement and his astonishment grew
when he heard few weeks later, that
the apartment-house which the poor
man spoke to him about was the third
which he had purchased since he went
into the begging business.-New York
Tribune.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-01-26
ISLE OF MONTE CRISTO.
Prince of Naples Presents It as a Gift
to His Wife.

Prince of Naples Presents It as Gift
to His Wife.
Now the story comes that the young
Prince of Naples has purchased the ISL
and of Monte Cristo as a present for
his charming wife and erected there
hunting lodge, which he proposes to
make his headquarters whenever the
fancy seizes him to flee from the glare
and hustle Of court life.
Outside of Dumas work you will find
very little mention of the island. Yet
that it has had a romantic history Is
pretty clear. Situated as it is in the
Mediterranean, twenty-seven miles
south Of Elba, it is manifestly impossi-
bic that it was always as isolated and
as desolate as it has been within the
last few centuries.
There are grottoes on the island, but
hardly sucn one as Dumas describes
the one in which the marvellous treasure
was found. At the same time there are
few places in the world where treas
ure is more likely to be buried, and for
the very good reason that in bygone
ages this Island of Monte Cristo was q
favorite resort Of smugglers and pirates.
Neither does it contain anything likely
to attract the ordinary tourist. The
ground Is mainly covered with bowl.
ders, and there is not an acre Of land
which can be cultivated. On the other
hand, the sportsman and the naturalist
will find many treasures amid this mass
of rock.
That the Prince and Princess of Ma.
pies will heartily enjoy whatever days
they may spend on this rugged and
romantic spot is certain. Both of them
are fond of outdoor life, and theraAre
few better sportsmen than the Prince In
Europe. For that matter there are very
few women who are more skilled than
the Princess with a shotgun or rifle.
If the Prince and Princess so desire
they can be as isolated on their island
as they would be in the heart of Africa
and with this difference-that within a
few hours after the whim siezes them
they can be transported from their oasis
to the heart Of Italy.-Detroit Free
Press.