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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
IOWA Town S|))RgA[D
Three Buildings Are Destroyed
BY the Flames at Grand
Junction.
One Family Has Narrow Escape
From Cremation in Burning
Structure.
Hampton Man Coniesses THEFT
Of Registered Mail Package
Containing $1,000.
recial to Tines Republican.


Grand Junction. Jan. q Shortly after
o'clock Sunday morning fire was dis
covered in the frame building owned by
d. House and occupied by him as a
meat market and residence. In few
minutes the entire building was envel-
oped in flames. The family of Mr.. House
appears toshave been partly suffocated.
and was aroused and gotten out Of the
building none too soon. The fire soon
spread to the adjoining frame building,
i'll which was kept the postotfice, and
also to the frame store building on the
west of the House building, and across
the alley, owned and occupied by III.
Kettel as a store. Shortly after 4
O'clock the three frame buildings were
in ashes. Mr.. House lost in addition to
His building his entire stock and fixtures
in his meat market his household fur
niture, Including new piano. and his
family nearly all OF their clothing. His
loss is estimated at $1,500, and he had
only small amount of insurance. The
furniture and fixtures We're removed
from the postoffice building. The build
ing only was destroyed. Loss not to ex-
coed $500 \ large part of the stock of
merchandise of III. Kettel was removed.
Che loss of the building and stock is
perhaps $1,000, with insurance of $3.50.
The origin of the fire is supposed to
be a defective fue in the House build
ing. This is the second bad fire we have
had within the past six months, and the
entire north side Of Main street would
have been swept out yesterday morning
rad not the spread of the fire to the east
heen arrested by the Hillman & Goodwin
brick block and on the west by the
brick store building of j. j.. Alish.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
MAY RESULT IN MURDER.
Henry NJ cGrav, of erosion. Arrested

Henry McGraw, of Crcston,s Arrested
on Serious Charge.
Special to Times Republican.
Creston, Jan. 81 Henry McCsraw as
saulted Jasper Mcpherson and after
knocking him down jumped on him,
inflicttng internal injuries that are ex-
pected to produce death. McGraw is
now under bonds OF $4,000 for assault
With intent to commit murder and Me-
Phervon is at the hospital in a critical
condition. The trouble arose over the
fact that Mcpherson has taken up Nc
GTaSNs hogs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
ALFssoN 1NsLAw.
Jud9o oliver Gives Monona County
Farmers Taste of Expense.

Onawa, Jan. 2l.-In the district court
Judge Oliver gave Hugh j. McDermott
and Oliver w. Johnson, a couple OF Mo-
mona county farmers living northeast Of
Onawa, little touch OF the cost of a
lawsuit over trifiing matter.
They were farming adjoining land,
which was enclosed, but had no division
fences. When the corn wac husked out
both parties claimed right to turn
their cattle into the stalk fields but one
man objected and claimed the exclusive
right OF the stalks. and diatrained nine
head Of cattle belonging to the other
party, which resulted in suit for dam
ages. which occupied the attention OF
the court part OF two days.
E. "A. Smith. OF Whiting. and 81. F.,
Roses Of Onawa, appeared for plaintiff,
and u. \. Evans Of Whiti6g, and jake
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
Mr.. coNGER COMING HOME.
Minister to China Expects to Ketur,
In the Spring.

Des Moines, Jan. q Maj. E. H. Con-
ger. United States minister to China,
with his wife, daughter and niece, Miss
Pierce, will be in Des Moines in the
spring. Letters from the family, re-
loeived here Saturday, say he will have
a leave Of absence soon, and they are
coming home. Some political signifi-
canoe is attached to his return, since
an attempt has been made to bring him
out as candidate for governor. This
has come from those who are opposing
the suggestion of a third term for Gov
Sernor Shaw and is not done with the
knowledge or approval of Mai Conger.
Els friends think he would prefer to fin
ish his work in China.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
Fairfield Figuring on Paving.

Fairfield, Jan. 2l.-The question of
paving the public square and the prin-
cipal streets of the city has been consid-
cred for come time. and all the property
owners around the square with the ex-
ception of three are quite in favor of
having he streets paved atgonce. The
city colncil has been corresponding
with seyreal firme with a view of max.
ing an estimate as to the probable cost.
and sorie action will doubtless ensue
from the presept agitation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
spencer's Lecture Course.

Special to Times-Republican.
Spencer, Jan. 2l.-The third number Of
the winter lecture course was given in
the grand opera house last Saturday
evening and consisted of concert by
the Patricolo Concert Company of Chi
cago. "A very large audience was pres
ent. The program was strictly classical
but that Spencer people have an ear for
Classical music and know hoy to appre-
ciate II is shown by the fact that every
number but one was encored.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
THEY KNOW coRDELL.
People About New Hartford Don't
Want Him Pardoncd.

Want Him Pnrdoncd.
Special to Times Republican.
New Hartford, Jan. 21.-The daily pa
pers state that Governor Shaw is con-
sidering the advisabilaty OF granting a
pardon to Fred Cordell. who is serving
a three years sentence in the peniten-
tiary at Anamcsa for an attempted as
sault upon a young daughter of Ran
som Gates. Black Hawk county
farmer. The farmers and citizens of
this community who have been the
victims OF Cornell 8 acts of petty thiev-
ing and larceny. will be Just as well
satisfied If he is allowed to remain
where he is until the expiration CT his
sentence The said CordeI once had
an experience with a vigilance com
mittee in this neighborhood, which he
doubtless remembers, but not with
feelings of pleasure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
Mall Service Extended.

Shenauloah Jan. 21Postmasts
Marvin is in receipt of official notice
from Washington that beginning today
the mail service on the X. & w willsbs
extended to Red Oak. Messrs. Lone
and Daanewood, the OLD mail clerks o.
the H. & s., recently running from
Shenandoah to Van Vert, are trans
ferred TO the Kaokuk and Red Oal
mail division and will run thru from
Keok,ik to Red Oak Shenandoah VII
continue to be the paving office but a
the other terminal business Will d
transferred to Red Oak. The line /.
about 2so miles long and the run. VII
be made one way one day and back N.
next with two other clerks, thus sivins
one change at each end of the line
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
FOR MORE SALOONS.
Liquor Element In johnson Count,
seeks a Petition of Consent

111SIIO1 1s1c1kieIt III JOlIBOu COUNTY
Seeks a Petition of Consent.
Iowa City. Jan. q. - In Johnson county
canvassers are at work securing signers
20 a petition of consent for The operating
OF saloons at the towns of Scion, Oxford
and Lone Tree and from reports about
q per cent Of the voters are signing the
petitions. The new petition is made
necessary by defect discovered in the
old one in trial in the district court of
Johnson county in which Judge Wade
raade a ruling restraining all the OUT
of-tcwns saloons from operating until
The new petition was secured. The PEE
tition will be canvassed by the board of
supervisors in April and until then the
three towns named above will be with
out saloons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
Farm hand suicides.

sllenanffoaa, Jan. 21.--August Nelson,
who for the last sixteen years has
worked for c. L. Larson, Of near Far
ragut, hangee himself in the haw NOV
in MIR. Larsons barn about o'clock
Friday morning. Dependency caused
by the recent sale Of the Larson farm
Supposed TO have been the cause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
signed w rong Petition.

Sioux City. Jan. PA number o.
church members down in Liberty town
ship, in this county, have discoverea
that their names are attached to The
petition asking that saloons be allowed
10 operate in this county, whereas they
thought they had signed a protes.
against liquor selling. The papers weye
presented to them for signatures at tht
November election. They declare the
men who asked them to sign the peti-
ton represented that it was a protest
against the saloons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21

will take care of itself with improved
methods and appliances Mr.. Boylan
has driven over more than 1000 miles
of Iowa roads in more than half of the
counties of the state during the past
few months and he fully appreciates
the situation. Buena Vista county
farmers VIII not fail to secure rural
free delivery. for they are failing in
line with his suggestions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
MRS. HAMILTON ACQUITTED.
Was Under indictment Tor HAVING
stolen 5000 From erosion Citi-

Special to Timef~R Republican
Creston. Ia. Jan. 21.--Alice Hamilton,
under Indictment for larceny from the
person Saturday walked from the dis
trict court room a free woman. Emmett
Willard the prosecuting witness, fail
ing to appear Mrs. Hamilton, Will
lard claimed stole 1920 from him
while at Alton, Ia. Mrs. Hamilton left
for her home at Bloomington, ILL.,, ac-
companied by her husband. She was
followed after the alleged theft to
Bloomington thence to st. Louis and
then back to Bloomington. the gov
ernors OF the two states twice refusing
to honor extradation papers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
Smallpox al erosion.

Special to Times-Republican.
Creston. Jan. 2l--A Mr.. Wright, trav-
cling for an Omaha picture firm, stop.
ping at the Highland Inn. broke down
today with smallpox. The hotel and
twenty guests haYe been quarantined.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
HANSON TOOK THE MONEY.


of Sc 900 Package.
Hampton, Jan. 21-Jack Hanson, a
brakeman on the Chicago Great West
crn road, was arrested on Saturday
charged with the theft OF the $1,000 reg
istered mail package which disappeared
early in the week. The money was
found in his cellar. Hanson confessed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-21
KILLED BY DYNAMITE.
Young Man Fatally Torn by the Ex-
plosiye Near Hinton.

Hinton. jan 81. Joseph Long, a
young farmer living six miles north
east 81 Hinton. waveatafiy Injured by
an explosion. ii ssv finite while working
at o we'll which he sas digging for Hen
ny Rademacher.
"A stick of dynamite which he was
just about to use exploded in his hand
blowing. off one arm and badly tearing
his side and injuring him Internally.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
THE POULTRY YARD.

Gravel or coarse sand is as much
needed as ordinary food.
All chickens want for health, growth
and good conditions is plain. nutritious
food
Even when the fowls have an unlim-
tied range it is good plan to feed
them every evening.
One Of the first things to learn about
poultry is that they must be kept clean
and free from vermin.
Peafowls are handsome and subsist
with the least care Of any kind Of
fowls. They are prolific layers and
good protection against hawks.
Raw bone contains every part u an
egg-white yolk and shell. Therefore
it should be kept constantly before lay
ing hens in the granulated form.
One of the best ways Of removing lice
from fowls is to make them do it them
selves by having lot of dry es II
where they can dust themselves wht IL
ever they feel like it.
The comb is always an index f. he
condition Of the bird. When tbs NIB
is white or very pale or very back.
something is wrong. A healthy fowl
shows bright scarlet color in the
comb. ,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
About writing ONES Name.

People who sign their letters with
wild f1ourishes or initials only and give
no address offer one of the worst of
compliments to their correspondent by
realistically assuming that their hand
writing must be Of such familiar i'm
portance to him or that they and their
affairs are so present to his mind that
further Identification is unnecessary.
Having their signature cut from the
end of a letter and the address from Its
heading pasted on the envelope which
incloses a reply is bad compliment
which many persons bring upon them
selves by an objectionable illegibility
1t is singular fact that accidental mis-
spelling or mispronunciation Of ones
name generally constitutes greater
affront and is provocative of more an
noyance than studied insult.-All the
Year Round.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
Slave to a pillow.

There is in this city a young man
who sleeps on pillow that is one foot
square and only four inches thick, a
pillow that resembles a pancake. He
has used it ever since he was a baby
When, at the age of twelve, he entered
st. Paul's school, he took it all the way
to New Hampshire with him, and
when he entered Harvard he took it to.
Cambridge also. Starting on his we'd
ding journey, he carried it In his suit
case. When he went abroad, the pill
low went along. And now, when he is
twenty-five, he Is more attached to the
tiny thing than ever and will take IT on
the briefest trips-on trips of day,
say, to New York or on trips over night
to the country houses Of his friends.
He says that he has not once slept on
anything but this pillow since he was
seven years ld.-Philadelphia Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
HoURGLAssEs.
They Have Not Gone Out of Style by
n Long Shot.

They Have Not Gone Out of Style by
u Long Shot.
Most people think that hourglasses
went out of style years ago." said
clerk in Twenty-third street store,
''along with perukes and knee breeches,
but as matter of fact we have more
calls for them today than we have had
at any time within the last ten years.
That this renewed popularity of the
hourglass augurs it's universal accept
ance as a timepiece by the coming gen.
GRAFTON l am not prepared to say, but
If such a renaissance were to become
assured it would be no more surpris-
ing than some of the other recent fads
based on a revival Of lost customs.
Anyway brief study of the hourglass
will do nobody harm. There are thou
sands in this generation who have not
the slightest idea what an hourglass
looks like, and it won't hurt them to
broaden their education a little along
certain lines.
"Of the hourglasses sold at present
the three minute glass is in the lead.
This glass is used almost exclusively to
measure time in boiling eggs, and it's
usefulness naturally places it's sales
little in advance of the more senti-
mental varieties. Next come the five,
ten and fifteen minute and full hour
glasses, which are bought chiefly by
musicians for piano practice and by
lodges and secret societies.
1.-THE sand used in an hourglass is the
very finest that the world affords. The
western coast of Italy furnishes most
of it, as it has done for ages past. The
cost of hOurglasses is regulated by the
ornamentation Of the frames. A glass
set in plain rosewood case can be
bought for 81, while mahogany frame
comes to $1.5O or 50. OF course, the
price can be brought up. still higher by
fancy carving and decoration. Swell
lodges sometimes go to this extra ex-
pense, but most people are satisfied
with the cheaper grades. New York
Sum-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
FIRES CAUSED BY NAILS.
Particularly Guarded Against by
Firms That Handle Cotton,

UuaTuCu Against Dy
Firms That Handle Cotton.
Speaking of insurance Matters"
said listener, 81 suppose the plain,
old fashioned nail has caused more
fires in the big establishments where
machinery is used in many and CON-
plicated ways than any other little
thing in existence. The only thing
needed is for it to come in contact with
some other hard material with suffi-
Gent force to cause spark and heat
generation. Nails have really produced
a heavy per cent of the cotton fires of
the country. During recent years, on
account of steps taken by the owners
and conductors Of the larger cotton and
byproduct plants at the instance of in.
surance men, the nail has not been
such prolific producer Of fires.
"a way has been found, for instance,
in cotton gins, cotton mills and in
plants where cottonseed are put
through manufacturing processes, of
extracting nails and other weighty and
fiinty substances that may find lodg.
ment In these inflammable products
Gravity is the natural force used. Nails
and rocks and materials of this kind
are heavier than cotton and its by.
products, and they have tendency to
force their way to the bottom of the
heap. BY allowing these products tc
pass over rolling belt arrangement
these heavier materials filter toward
the bottom and are finally extracted
SO that when the cotton or the cotton
seed passes through the grind in the
various manufacturing processes there
is but little danger from fire so far as
these things are concerned."-New Or.
leans Times Democrat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
A COLUMBUS STATUE.
The Story of Brass Founder
Characterization of Gamhrinus

The Story of Brass Founders
Transformation of Gambrinus.
A story is told of brass founder
who was one day visited by friend
acting as agent for one of the cities of
Central America. The agent asked
what it would cost to cast statue Of
Christopher Columbus for the public
square Of the city. The amount was
far in excess of the sum which the man
had at his disposal. He was about
leaving in despair of being able to Sc
cure the statue when the brass founder
said:
Come back in the junk yard and let
us see what can be found there"
He went back, and the brass founder
showed him colossal statue of Cam
brinus, recently removed from the
front of large brewing establishment.
Under his feet rested beer keg, in his
hand was large and overlooking
schooner, his beard was long and shay
gy. and about his brows was wreathed
a garland Of barley and hops.
why, this will never do" said the
commission merchant 81 want a stat
ue of Columbus"
"Wait until l have touched this one
up. Come back in about week and
see what you think of it. If it suits
you, you can have it for the amount
you have at your disposal"
AS soon as the visitor had gone the
brass founder set two men at work on
the figure Of Gambrinus. They re-
moved the beer keg from under his
right foot and placed there an anchor
and coil Of rope, from his hand they
removed the goblet and substituted a
globe, with the continents traced on
1t; from his brow they took the wreath
of barley and hops and substituted a
wreath Of laurel and then proceeded to
trim up his whiskers. The finishing
touch consisted in putting at the base
of the statue "Cristoforo Colombo"
When the commission merchant came,
he was delighted with the figure and,
purchasing it, shipped it to the Central
American city, where it adorns the
public square and is looked upon with
generation by the citizens of that town.
New York Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
The Earliest Lens,

The earliest known lens Is one made
OF rock crystal unearthed by Layard at
Nineveh. This lens. the age Of which
Is to be measured by thousands Of
years. now lies in the British museum
with its surface as bright as when 1t
left the makers hands BY the side Of
1t are very recent specimens of lens
which have been ruined by exposure
- ~ .~..a<aon's foes and smoke.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
Sadness Explained.

In Liverpool recently sentimental
young lady was on the Cunard steam
ship quay when she saw young girl
sitting on trunk in an attitude Of ut
ter detection and despair.
Poor thing" thought the romantic
lady. "She is probably alone and a
stranger. Her pale cheeks and great,
sad eyes tell of a broken heart and a
yearning for sympathy So she went
over to the traveller to win her conf
dence
Crossed in love?" she asked sympa-
thetically.
NO" replied the girl. with a sigh,
CROSSED in the Servia, and an awfully
rough passage o."-Tit-Bits.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
roIlIely pnt-

Anxious Father (from top Of stairs)-
Say, Mary Jane!
Mary .Jane-Yes papa.
Anxious Father-Is it II o'clock yet?
Mary Jane-Yes. papa.
Anxious Father-Well, give the young
man MY compliments and ask him to
kindly close the front door from the
outside.-Chicago News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17

and Van Bridenstine were taken in as
associate and Maud Denton as active
members Miss Matilda Jensen was
leader and they had good meeting.
T. E. Creveling has taken both of
his wagons off Of the road, having had
one of the most successful runs that
he had on the whole. The people too
along the route will miss them as they
will now have to come to town for
their goods.
Ralph Hersman was up Tuesday and
rented the Jim Foster building and
will put in it line of undertaking
goods which will be under the charge
of Louie Groteluschen, so that those
in need of these supplies will not need
to go so far away.
There was strike at the cribs Mon
day that seemed to reach in magni-
tude the Chicago strike. The shovel
ers struck from $3.50 to $500 per day,
but the manager hustled for more
men but later took part of them back
and then the next day turned them
loose again.
Sam Handles, Eugene Mertz, Ora
Corner, and Dick Glinke went to
Chicago Sunday with the stock sold
by Handles to Pattee. When they got
to Chicago the 21O head of cattle weigh
ed on an average of 1919 pounds which
proves that they were fine lot and
well cared for.
Tuesday night the young people
from all around Gray gathered at the
home of ]. T. Schraeder for a social
dance and general good time. They
surely had one for the geniality of the
host and hostess seemed to be caught
by the guests and all turned loose and
had time that they will not soon for
get.
On last Monday A. M. Ayers sold to
Geo. Dau his livery stock and barn.
Mr.. Ayers has run first class livery
barn and has tried hard to please all,
and we believe has done so. He has a
very nice business, but of course peo-
pie like to change about. Mr. Ayers
has not so far as we know decided Just
! what he will do but we hope will not
leave Manning. George Dau is we'll
known in Manning and is one of The
best young men in the city. He is very
ambitious and worthy ofthe peoples
patronage. If he does not please his
patrons it won't be his fault. We are
glad to see George get into business for
himself and trust his success will far
exceed his expectations.-Ma Manning
Monitor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
The Dead One.

An old colored woman was taking
on" the other day over the death Of
her baby as she was going from the
church to the hack which was to take
her to the cemetery. A white woman
who knew her happened to, be passing
and said sympathetically:
(Which one of your children is dead,
Aunt Eliza?"
'The one in the hearse," moaned the
negress.-Atchison Globe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
Brotherly Help,

isis will be down in minute" said
her little brother.
I'm so glad" replied Mr.. De Trop.
"She wasn't at home the last time l
called"
"Oh, yes she was, but wouldn't come
down."
How do you know she'll come down
this time then?"
"'Cause | told her you was another
fellow."-Philadelphi Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-17
Oxygen.

Oxygen forms one-fifth of the atmos-
phere. eight-ninths of the waters and,
taking all together, one-half of all the
materials of the globe, so far as they
are known. AS carbon is the basis of
all the organic substances of the world,
so oxygen. the supporter of life and
combustion. represents it's living ener-
giles.