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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
LAUREL.

Cards are out announcing the mar
isage of Miss Mary Hausen and Martin
Itubenbauer, at the home of the brides
parents near Laurel, On Thursday, June
30 at 4 .. m.
County Superintendent Morrissey was
a Laurel visitor Saturday evening and
attended a meeting of the school boarJ.
on business connected with the building
of new school house in sub-district No.
one.
Rev. NJ. Masters left Monday for DEL
vein. where he takes his final exn.nin-
atoms in theology. He will probably be
absent u week.
Mrs. Phebe Brennecke. of Marshall
town. is visiting with her brothers. G. L.
and j. r.. Smith, and other relatives in
Laurel and vicinity.
| w. II. Au,ing spent Sunday with his
wife and daughter at Iowa City ard re-
ports the daughter az rapidly improv-
ing under the treatment given her,
| The Misses Lizzie and Hannah Nc
Ilrath, of Grinnell are spending part
of their vacation with their brothers in
| Laurel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
Rave SOMETHING LEFT
Stockholders Of the Commercial
Bank Will Receive Back a
Portion Of Assessments.
Receivership Practically Wound
Up and Final Orders of Court
Are Made.
Stockholders Will Receive Is or
Ia per Cent. Besides Re.
naming Assets.

The Commercial bank receivership is
practically ended, Judge Caswcll on
Tuesday afternoon making an order for
the final disposition of the funds and
assets in Receiver Whitton's hands.
Several of the former stockholders
were present at the hearing and were
we'll satisfied with the courts final or
der. Receiver Whitton Was allowed So,
30 for his entire services. and said
receiver is ordered to make favorable
distribution. pro rata. out pf the balance
of the funds after payment of his salary
and costs among those stockn elders
who have paid their assessments in
full; and it is further ordered that he
turn over the assets of the said bank
If any, to the stockholders thereof, or
any one designated by them, and make
further report of his doiras at later date
| to this court. and upon 50 doing he
| will be discharged" The order als5 pro-
| vides that in the cases Of those deposit
| tors of the bank entitled 10 dividends
and whose addresses ara unknown the
money shall be left with the clerk o.
| the courts.
(. More than one half of the stockhod-
ers had paid in full the special assess
/ rnent called for. and Receiver Whitton
after having paid the depositors n full
and all expenses, has enough money or
hand With which to pay back To These
Stockholders about Is or IA per cent
There are also on hand notes and othei
| assets to turn over to the stockholders
IL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
Y. M. c. A. FIELD MEET.
Preliminary to the Eldora Dual Nice
VIII be Held Thursdny Eyeninp

preliminary TO tho EldOr0 Dual Meet
VIII be Held Thursdny Evening.
The preliminary field meet of the
Railway Y. NJ. G. A., to select those to
participate in the dual meet with the
Eldora Athletic Association team on
Thursday. June 81, will be held at
Fnkle's Park tomorrow evening. begin
ming promptly at o'clock. There is to
be no admission charged and the even
ing hour was selected so those MEM
beers OF the team who are employed in
the day hours night be able to partici-
pate without interfering in any way
with their work. In the preliminary
meet thise participating are divided in
to two classes. Iowa Central employees
and other association men. All,
however are members OF the associa-
ton. Some of the track events will be
pulled off at the same time the field
events are in progress, so that the en-
tire program may be completed before
Ozark. The field events will consist OF
the hammer throw. shot put. discus
throw. running high and running broad
jumps, running hop, step and jump and
pole vault. The track events will COM
prise 100-yard dash. 220-yard dash and
440-yard dash: half mile and one mile
runs: half mile and one mile bike; 100
and 220-yard hurdles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
A REASON WHY
An Investmentin
the Stock 0fthe
Texas Geyser Oil Co.
ia Safe and Sure Investment.
Isa Safe and Sure Investment.

We have recently bought a tract of
land from the famous Hogg- Swayne
Syndicate within 100 feet of the Beatty
Gusher that is absolutely sure oil gush-
er land. This with the 525 acres located
in the Sour Lake, Saratoga, Pine Island
and Big Hill oil Districts of Jefferson
and Hardin counties Consisting of is
different tracts gives us sure thing
and our eggs are not all going to mar
ket In one basket. We are now devel-
oping one tract In the Saratoga district
and will move onto this recent purchase
IN the near future. Stock was with
drawn from the market May lst. but
owing to this late purchase a small all
lotment is again offered until July 1st.
at 80 cents per share of the par value OF
81. For further particulars write any
OF the following officials:
David secor. President winnebago City, In
w. E. Brice. Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
Mason City, In. and Beaumont, Texas
Willard Secor, Secretary. Forest City, Ia.
E. E. Secor. Treasurer. Buffalo Center Iu.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
saves Two From Death,

"our little daughter had an almost IA
tai attack of whooping cough and bror-
ohits," writes Mrs. w x. Haviland, OF
Armonk. N. V, but, when all other
remedies failed. we saved her life with
DIR. Kings New Discovery Our niece,
who had consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly we'll Des-
perate throat aud lung diseases yield to
DIR. Kings New Discovery as TO no other
| medicine on earth. Infalllble for coughs
and colds. Fifty-cent and 81 bottles
guaranteed by George p. Powers. Tr!a
bottles free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
JAIL is Guarded
clemens Held without Bail.
Special 10 Times Republican

SpeclaI 10 Tlmes-R tDUblIcan.
Eldora, June 19.-I'he case of the
State of Iowa VS.. Mel Clemens was
called in Justice Whited's court this
afternoon. The defendant waived eX-
animation and was committed to tbs
jail without bail to await the action OF
the grand jury, which convane.. next
August. The sheriff has a guard at tbs
,ail. as there is some fear that an at
tempt will be made by the citizens o!
Union to lynch the prisoner
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
THE NIuRDERER TALKS.
Says the Killing was Purely Acct
dental and Tint He Meant Only to
Administers sound Beating.


dental and TINT He Meant Only to
Administer Il Sound Beating.
Special to es-Republican
Eldora. June IA Times Republican
correspondent, thru the courtesy of
Sheriff a. w. Mitterer was granted an
audience with Mel Clemens, the MUIR
derer of Billy Burghduff, Of Union.
whose crime of Monday night has
stirred the entire county into the fever
heat of excitement Clemens was taken
from the inner corridor OF the Jail.
where ne was occupying the middle cell
AT the time the correspondent called he
was asleep but was awakened and APP
peared before the iron bars Which We're
thrown open. allowing him to move out
into the outer corridor.
The man was certainly a detected
looking mortal and seemed To have just
awakened to the realization that he had
committed a grave crime that meant
that he would spend the remainder of
his natural life behind the walls of a
state prison.
II do not think l have much to say
he replied to the inquiry of the newspa-
per man. "as my attorney has advised
me not to talk to any one, not even my
however, that as far as the killing vas
concerned it was purely accidental.
didn't intend to kill him but only t. give
him good licking. which he deserved.
Why did you want to thrash Burgh-
DUFF" was asked the prisoner
Well" the man replied. he had been
to my house while was away. about
two weeks ago. and tried to kick IN the
Il
saw him thru the window. She knew
that she had seen the man before but
she didn't know his name. Last Satur-
day when we We're together on the
street she pointed out Burghduff as the
one who peered thru the window
II went to the mayor and COM
planned and told him that he would
have to do something with him. and
told him that if he didn't / would get
gun and kill him. The mayor told me
that I better give him good maul!rs
and let it go a that. only intended TO
give him good beating and don't
know how ! happened to kill him. He
hit me first with the iron rod and some
how in the scuftie got 1t away from
him and killed him.
All the while the man was talking he
held his head in his hand. When asked
why he did so he explained that his
head hurt him severely and that the
pain was the result of the blow he had
received on the left side of the head.
The man showed slight scalp wound
that he had sustained in the melee
The prisoner also claims that on the
night that some one had been to his
house in his absence he met Burshduft
near his house while on his way home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
css Than Half Rates to san Fran.
cisco-Pcrsonnlly Conducted.

+
Special train on the Chicago & North
western railway leaves Clinton. Cedar
Rapids, Marshalltown, Boone, Missouri
Valley, Council Bluffs and other points
in Iowa on "Wednesday. July 10, under
the auspices of the Epworth League.
Party Will stop over en- route at Denver.
Colorado Springs, Manitou. Garden of
the Gods, Pixies Peak, Salt Lake City,
etc. Everybody interested should make
arrangements to join this personally
| conducted party. Less than half rates
for the round trip from all points in
Iowa. Privilege of returning by a diff
ferent route from that going. Tickets
limited to Aug. 81. 1901. Call on agents
for full particulars or address w. &.
Ilniskern, G.. p. y T. A.. Chicago. ILL.,,
for a copy of the folder containing de-
tailed arrangements and maps of Cali
fornia and San Francisco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
A PRACTICAL JOKER.
The Trick Which carcd Him of his
Is.n.I,,..4.. 49,. Gel, I,.nr,l.a


II never indulge the pFactical joke hab-
1t. said gentleman, who is visiting the
city, and have good reason for tax
ing no SORT of stock in s'i9h things There
was a time in my life when | was fond
OF playing ltaal.s. and have turned
solne cicscl tricks along tins line But
II has been several years since made my
las, efforr was living in n snail town
up in Arkansas aud at the time was
boarding With an aunt, who was even
sonllsr of tlic practical Joke than I was.
Along about Christmas tine n young man
game ont 10 the town III which lived To
spend some time With his friends. He
was a dudsh sort of fellow and WAS
just nj that period of life when the gold
watch and chain he ware impressed him
as being the NOSE important thing in the
world.
My aunt was quick to perceive his
weakness. She Matched plot. | was to
slip into his bedroom and steal the watch
and chain after he had fallen asleep.
The night was fixed, and my friend retir-
ed about I'D O'Clock. Ue always hung his
vest, which contained his watch and chain
and other valuables on the bedpost at
the head of the bed My aunt knew ex-
aetly where could find it. and about
1920 slipped stealthily into the room.
found the vest and began to rifle the pock
cts. My friend raised up quickly as he
ran his hand under his pillow. Bang,
bang. bang. was Shot. / was shot
three times. with the revolver pressed al
most against my breast. could feel the
holes in iny back where the bullets had
come out. and the blood was tricklng
down my spinal column. Ny aunt came
rushing into the room. My Cod / said.
'Auntic. IN shot
"She got tho camphor bottle. told
her the bullets had passed clear through
me aud had rolled down into my shoes.
They could stand it no longer. and, to my.
anlazement. my aunt and my friend
broke out in perfect spasin of laughter.
and by degrees the real situation dawned
ON me- My friend had expected my visit.
He had extracted the lead from three
cartridges in the pistol, at the suggestion
of my aunt, and had turned the tables on
me. Since that time | have played no
jokes. New Orleans Times Democrat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
Deneat Of Clergy.

The "bencft of clergy" was legal Gus.
tom which allowed priests to withdraw
their cases from a secular to an ecclesi
astical court The evidence OF being a
clergyman was an ability to read. II n
man could read only a single verse, he
was entitled to the benefit OF clergy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
The Jar Domestic.

Grierson (winding up the discussiop)-
Yes, dare say. But you must didn't you
Mrs. Grierson-Yes. No doubt that ac-
counts for it.-Pearson's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

Great tonic braces body and brain,
drives away all Impurities from your
system. Makes you we'll. Keeps you
we'll Rocky Mountain Tea. Keeps you
Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

There's nothing medicinal about Pc
osta soap, but i, is the best remedy"
for the woman who has overworked
herself at the wash tub. Peosta relieves
the aching back because with Peosta
there is less rubbing. You don't boil the
clothes They are whittier and Wear
longer. All grocers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
II You

Were to bump your head against brick
wall you could not feel worse than does
any one who suffers from stomach trou-
sbies. We have positive cure in Dr.
lCaldwell.s Syrup Pepsin. B. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
Chenpne.. Lone Drnvn on.

Mrs. Shopley George. bought q
real handsome set of books today on the
installment plan. All have to pay is d
dollar and half month.
Mr.. Shopley-F'or how many months?
Mrs. Shorley- Dear me! forgot ,c
ask.-Brooklyn Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

Take away my first letter. take away
my second letter, take away all my let
tiers, and ! am still the same. What am
4! The postman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

A man can always manage to attract
attention BY either raising whiskers or
having them shaved Chicago News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
1HE MURDER At union
Continued From Third Page0

the villagers among his friends His
reputation was good in every respect
and a strong desire to see his murderer
punished preHails everywhere. A re-
port last night that insanity was
claimed for Clemens brought hundreds
of citizens out With indignant denials
and protests They reviewed Clemou's
history. his threats against the lives Of
several townspeopie and Claimed thai,
while he had shown evidence many
times Of a mureerous disposition that
he was as perfectly sane as any man in
town. They recalled his prosecution by
Howard Robinson Of Marshailtown.
for the theft of lumber and corn, his
vicious assault on w. n. Drake and
while they secuted the idea of insanity
attributed 10 him the Instincts aid de-
sires of a murderer.
Clemens is s2 years of age. and tho
born in Franklin county has lived at or
near Union most of the past ten years,
Burghduff. his victim. was 80 and has
lived in Union most of his life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

Very Low Rate Excursion Tickle
The Pan American Exposition, Buffalo,
via the Northwestern line. are sold
daily. with favorable return limits. Di-
rect connection at Chicago with fast
trains of all lines to Buffalo. For fur
Their particulars apply to agents. An
illustrated booklet will be mailed on re-
oeipt of cents postage by w. b. knis-
kern, general passenger and ticket
agent Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
EIGHTH CANPh[EDNG
Annual Gathering Of Central
Iowa Spiritualists' Associa-
tion Begins Sunday.
Campmeetine Will Continue Two
Weeks in the Vail Grove
on Third Street.
The Committee. Program and
Other Features Of the
Gathering.

The eighth annual campmeeting of the
VIII commence in this city next Sunday
and will continue for two weeks. The
camp will be located in the Vail grove
cn North Third street. where many en-
1oyable meetings have previously been
sneld. Among the important questions
TO be disposed of will pe that of the
permanent location of the campneet-
ings of this association--a question that
Gas been under discussion during the
past two years and is now under in
vestigation by committee. The pro-
gram for the two weeks will be as fol-
lows:
SUNDAY, JUNE 90.
1880 a. m.-Flag raising; opening ad-
cress by President III. c. Holsclaw
300 p. m.-Lecture by Josie X Fol-
som. followed with spirit messages, as
sisted by Mrs. Eva Mccoy and others.
500 p. m.-Lecture by Cora l.. v.
Richmond
MONDAY. JUNE "a
1880 n. .m.-Conference.
300 p. m.-Seio by Laura b. Payne
Lecture to be supplied.
500 p IN. Lecture by Cora L. v.
Richmond, followed with spirit mes
sages.
TUESDAY, JUNE %
1920 a. m.-Mediums' meeting, con-
Quoted by Josie Is. Folsom.
300 p. m.-Mrs H. Il, Wulff
500 p. m.-Lecture by Cora L. ".
Richmond.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE &c.
1870 a. m.-Conference, conducted by
Dan Davis.
3:oDif INTO be supplied
500 y. m.-Devoted to spirit messages
by Josie *. Folsom, Mrs. Eva Mccoy
and others
THURSDAY, JUNE 81.
1000 a. m.-National Spiritualists'
Association. meeting conducted by
President Harrison ID. Barrett.
500 p. m.-Lecture by Coral. " Rich
mond. Solo by Laura Il. Payne.
FRIDAY, JUNE IS.
1000 a m-Deyoted to the subject of
! the Permanent Location of This
| Camp"
| 800 p. m.To be supplied.
500 p. m.-Lecture by Cora L. v.
Richmond
SATURDAY, JUNE 30.
1920 a. m.--Public circle, conducted
by Flora h. Fox
300 p. INTO be supplied.
500 p. m.-Lecture by Cora L. "
Richmond
SUNDAY. JUNE 30.
1920 a. m.-General circle, conducted
4 by Josie X. Folsom.
/ 500 ~ INFO be supplied.
/ 500 p. m--short talk. supplied. fol-
lowed by the farewell address of Cora
l.. v. Richmond.
MONDAY. july l.
500 a. m.-Lecture by Laura B
Payne.
TUESDAY,, JULY Q
1890 a M Mediums, meeting, con-
| Quoted BY Mrs. Jennie Schaeffer.
300 p. m.-Lecture by Mrs Emma
4 Mutt Moore.
1 500 p. n.-Lecture by d. p. Dewey.
WEDNESDAY. JULY 3.
Women's Day
SEQ p. m.-Spirit Messages.
4 THURSDAY, JULY 4.
4 Old-fashioned Celebration.
500 p. INTO be supplied
FRIDAY. JULY 5.
1000 a. m.-Annual Election
$500 y. m.-conference. conducted b,
new president.
500 p INTO be supplied
SATURDAY, JULY 6.
1920 a. M General Circle.
300 p. m.-continued.
$500 p. m.-suppled
SUNDAY. JULY z.
4 1890 a. m.--Lecture Supplied,
q.00 N Nfsse,.,,,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

He says he spoke to him in a friendly
way but that Burghduff refused to an
swer him. He also claims that Burgh-
duff, altho apparently OF peaceable
and quiet disposition, was bad man
morally and lad broken up family or
PRISONER FORMALLY ARRESTED.
two in Union.
The prisoner was formally placed UNI
der arrest this morning by Sheriff Nit
terer upon warrant charging murder
was filed yesterday Afternoon before Jus
tlce Stephen Whited by County Attor-
neyF. H. Noble Mr.. Noble and ex- Coun-
ty Attorney Lundy, who is to assist the
state, spent nearly all of yesterday at
Union. investigating the facts in the
case. The preliminary hearing was set
for 10 o'clock this morning before jus
tice Whited. The prisoner has employed
Huff & Huff. of this city. to defend him
and Mr.. Henry J.. Huff and son, Mr..
Herbert Huff. also spent yesterday in
Union looking after their clients inter-
ests. The prisoners father. John Glenn
ons, of Union. and his Wife, visited him
in the county Jail yesterday forenoon.
The Interview was short and was devoid
of any apparent feeling ON either side.
In his conversation with the cores
pondent Clemens stated that he thought
he could get justice here and was en-
tirely satisfied.
JAIL is GUARDED.
In order to be on the safe side and to
avoid any possibility Of an attack by a
mob composed Of the dead man g friends
at Union. Sheriff Mitterer has olaceu
guards about the jaii. arrlsec Nj snot-
guns, and sworn in as deputies. Sheriff
Mittersr does net really anticipate any
danger from mob violence nut he is de-
| termined to be on the safe side and give
the prisoner. while in his custody. ev-
cry benefit possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
Tho Late Edward II. sanders.

recent date says:
Mr.. Edward II. Sanders passed
peacefully away on Sunday morning,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
SUNDAY. JI.NE %

1880 a. m.-Flag raising, opening ad.
cress by President H. c. Holsclaw.
300 p. m.-Lecture by JOSIE X. Fol.
som, followed with spirit messages, as.
sisted by Mrs. Eva Mccoy and others
500 p. m.-Lecture by Cora l.. v
Richmond
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

You may as well expect to run steam
engine without water as to find an act
i've. energetic man with torpid liver,
and you may know that his liver is tor
pid when he does not relish his food or
feels dull and languid after eating, often
has a headache and sometimes dizzi-
ress. a fen doses of Chamberlain
stomach and Liver Tablets will restore
his liver to its normal functions, renew
his vitality. improve his digestion and
make him feel like new man. Price, %
cents. Samples free at druggists
Very Low Rates TO n. +. A. Conven.
To be held at Detroit, Mich. July SIP.
via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at greatly reduced
rates. For dates of sale and limits APP
rly to agents of the Chicago & North
western railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

MONDAY, JUNE "a.
1880 a. .m.--conference.
300 p. 500 by Laura b. Payne
Lecture to be supplied.
500 p. IN. - Lecture by Cora L. v
Richmond. followed with spirit mes
sages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19

300 p. m.To be supplied.
500 p. m.-Lec,ure by Cora L. v
Richmond
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-19
TIfESDAY Hmm .

3:oOep. INTO be supplied.
500 p. m.-Devoted to spirit message
by Josie X. Folsom, Mrs. Eva Mcco
and others
Arizona republican., 1901-06-05
ABOUT TITLED PEOPLE.

Though an enthusiastic sailor, Leo- pold II does not own yacht, but con tents himself with renting the Alberta a roomy and comfortable craft, 300 feet long. formerly owned by an American. The finest room on board is the king s bedroom, which extends across the en- tire width of the vessel and Is unusu- ally high. It Is daintily furnished in Venetian style, the prevailing colors being blue and white. Most of his maj esty's land travel threatens to be done in his new automobile gypsy van. This unique vehicle was built In Paris at a cost of $30, 1000. In addition to the reg ular travelling coach is a bed room. dressing room. and domestics' room. It Is provided with u thirty horse power motor, able to furnish speed of thirty five miles an hour. The consumption of gasoline comes to about s2 an hour.
 Christian TX. though the sea king" does not own a yacht, and cares little or nothing for sailing. The royal train. too. Is shabby conveyance, but the king has stubbornly refused offers to have 1t replaced. explaining that 1t will do him the remainder of his days, and, moreover, Is too precious on account of innumerable souvenirs. Its windows resemble autograph albums. The royal travellers have used their diamonds to cut signatures and comic drawings. Conspicuous among these is a horse signed by the present king of England, portrait by Queen Alexandra.