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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06

ly unable to do. The receiver ap-
pointed was james Porter, of Traer.
The first important move made by Re
ceiver Porter was to order all of the
street incandescent lights shut off until
matters We're properly adjusted. rms
order SO incensed the citizens that on
Thursday morning an impromptu meet
ing of the city council was called and
immediate action taken. The follow
ing resolution was introduced. which
received the unanimous sanction of the
council:
Whereas. the Eagle Grove Electric
Company has neglected to furnish the
city of Eagle Grove. Ia, with incan-
descent electric lights on the streets
as by ordinance required, therefore be
1t
Resolved, by the city council of the
city of Eagle Grove. Ia, that the Eagle
Grove Electric Company, James Por-
ter, receiver be notified by written no
tice TO at once turn on and furnish
said lights as by ordinance required,
which notice shall contain copy OF
these resolutions"
This means that the city will take
hold of the matter without gloves and
compel said company to furnish the
city light. or they will be expelled from
the corporation as an element furlnsh-
ing light. The above named company
claims that the plant has been operat-
ing under a loss, consequently desired
change Thus far Eagle Groves resi-
dence portion is Illuminated by the
CT rrv capnnv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
UNIQUE AND SUCCESSFUL.
Congregational Ladies' Aid Society at
Eaale Grove Conduct Bazaar.

Special to Times-Republican
Eagle Grove, Dec. 6.-The Congrega-
tiona1 Ladies' Aid Society conducted a
very successful bazaar at the city opera
house Wednesday afternoon and even
Ing. There were in all seven booths.
each representing q day of the week.
The Monday booth contained articles
relating to wash day. 1t was presided
over by Mesdames Packmar and Rudy
Tuesdays booth was furnished with
ironing utensils and was managed by
Mesdames Strong, Wills and Edwards.
Wednesday was mending day and the
booth contained needles. yarn, thimbles,
pin cushions, ETC., and was presided
over by Mesdames Hanson and Young.
The Thursday booth was the most pop
ular Of all, 1t being supplied with fancy
work, paintings and dolls. This was the
young ladies' department, and was
managed by the young people super
vised by Mesdames Grundy. Eadie and
Hayes. The Friday booth contained
sweeping day articles. Mesdames Ire
maine and smallpage managed 1t. Sat-
urday, or the cooking day department..
was ably handled by Mesdames Car
roll, Armbruster and Morse. The last
was Everyday booth, at which place one
could secure many toothsome candies.
Meedames McGrath and Plat presided.
The ladies also served supper. Taking
II all in all the bazaar was q grand sue
cess, yielding its workers 1925.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
FOUND foURTA VICTIM.
Body Of Murdered Man Discovered
Near Davenport.

Body Of Murdered Man Discovered
Near Davenport.
Special to Times-R Republican.
Davenport, Dec. 6.-The body OF the
fourth victim OF Henry'C. Bastian, the
murderer. Who hanged himself in corn
crib on his farm three years ago, was
found yesterday. Bastian lived three
miles from Nolan, just across the river
from this city, and preferred to kill his
farm hands rather than pay them. 1t is
said he had eight victims.
William Hoffman. tenant OF the
farm, yesterday. while digging post
holes for the ice house building, found a
bone that appeared to be human. He
notified the sheriff and coroner of Rock
Island county. and a search and inquest
developed the whole skeleton Of Fred
Krenzee buried a few feet deep. The
skull was crushed in At the top, and
there were also three holes in the for
ward left side OF the skull.
Bastian was known to be left-handed,
and the evidence is considered conclus-
i've that Krenzee was murdered. He dis
appeared eight years ago, having just
come over from Germany. He had $1,400
when he went to work for Bastian Py-
of Krenzee's effects were found in ar
old trunk in the Milan depot, unclaimed
for eight years. 1t is said that Krenzee
was saving money to bring his sweet
heart over. from Germany, when he WAS
killad
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06

right. The check was examined and
said to be X, and $3.50 in cash was
given in change. The farmer fellow was
accompanied by fairly well-dressed
man, who wore black broad brimmed
hat. Both strangers We're at each place
where checks We're offeerd. AT the Ham
ilton & Hamilton hardware store the
fellows bought 15-cent box of shells
and succeeded in getting rid Of another
50 check Another attempt was made at
the Bonaparte Clothing Store, but Mr..
Watts refused to cash the check. not be-
cause he thought anything was wrong
with the paper, but because he did not
know the holder of the check Another
check was passed at the Monarch Steam
Laundry, where small package of
laundry was left.
The forgery was discovered when the
checks went to the bank Wednesday
They were drawn on the Oskaloosa
Savings Bank. The police were notified
of the work. of the fellows and immedi-
ate search was made for the smooth
strangers. 1t was too late, however,
and the fellows had evidently left the
city, as no trace of them could be found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
.A[ WAS ECCENTRIC
An Interesting Sketch Of the
Character of the Suicide
at Gruver.
Carried a Large Fortune in the
Armless Sleeve of His
Coat.
He Mistrusted Everybody and
Was Continually Involved
in Law Suits.
snacial 70 Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Estherville, Dec GA nephew OF
Henry Bouk, the eccentric old man
who committed suicide at Gruver ar
rived from New York and accompanied
the body back to the home of Mr..
Bouk's only sister. The old man has
been a character in and around Esther
VILE for several years. He was large
man with one arm off and seemed 10th
to trust any one with his business mat
tiers, having the idea that everyone was
trait was developed in him to such an
extent that he invariably had law
suit on his hands and has been known
to distrust his lawyer While case was
on and dismiss the lawyer and plead his
own case, which he was quite able to
do.
He was a we'll educated man, could
read Greek and In his earlier days
taught school. He wore bright red
velvet vest which had seen better days.
The rest of his clothes were very shah
by.
In his empty sleeve he carried his
money and papers and at any time he
wished to pay a bill all he had to do
was to shake the old sleeve and out
would roll q wad of money. He was a
miser and yet liberal In a way and US
ually good natured. Last winter he
gave dance in one of the town halls
and invited everybody of his acquaint-
ance. A large crowd responded and had
good time at his expense. One of his
rules of life was to walk twelve miles
day thru heat or cold and this he in
variably did tho often he was out on his
beat between town and the cemetery
until midnight. He was fright for
children and women to meet. In the
old sleeve at the time OF his death was
found $500 IN cash and $4,000 in notes
and mortgages 1t is supposed he was
worth from $4,000 to 100000. Whether
he left will is not known but he had
said many times that the sister should
never get cent Of his money.
The claim OF q Waterloo man that he
was brother to Bsuk has been in
vestigated and it is shown he was en-
tirely mistaken in the matter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
stanhop. News.

Special to Times Republican.
Stanhope, Dec. 6.-school closed on
Friday for months vacation. Misses
1verson and Watson will spend their
vacations in town. Miss Daugherty will
go to her home in Des Moines.
Martin Sandal Is attending school at
Jewell Lutheran college.
Mrs. Kelley and two children spent
part Of last week with Mrs. kelley's
mother, Mrs. Barkhurst.
A number of animals which were bit
ten by the mad dog some weeks ago
showed signs of the disease and were
killed. A calf a COW and a number of
hogs were among the victims.
Both churches are making prepara-
tons for programs Christmas eve
Miss Neva Jenkins was very agree
ably surprised by number OF her
young friends last week. The occasion
was a birthday. They presented her
with beautiful ring.
Miss Iva Layne has begun her winter
term of school south of town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
WHAT GOES UP
Muse Como Down.


Nothing is more certain than that the
zee of so-called tonics, stimulants ana
medicines, which depend upon alcohol
for their effect. is injurious to health
IN the long run.
what poes nm must come down and
The elevation OF spirits, the temporary
exhiliration resulting from a dose OF
medicine containing alcohol, will GER
tainly be followed III few hours by a
corresponding depression TO reileVe
which another dose must pc taken.
In other words, many liquid patent
medicines derive their enect entlreiy
from the alcohol they contain
Alcohol, and medicines containing 1t.
are temporary sttmulants and not In
any sense true tonic. In fact 1t is
doubtful If any medicine or drug is
real tonic.
n true tonic is something which will
renew, replenish and build up the ex-
hausted nervous system and wasted tis-
sues Of the body, something that will
pnrich the blood and endow 1t with the
proper proportions of red and white
cCrpuscles, which prevent or destroy
disease germs. This Is what real
tonic should do and no drug or alcoholic
otimulant will do it.
The only true tonic in nature Is
wholesome food. thoroughly digested.
Every particle of nervous energy, every
minute muscle. fibre and drop of blood
81 created daily from the food we digest.
The mere eating of food has little to
20 with the repair Of waste tissue, but
che perfect digestion of the food eaten
5 has everything to do with it.
The reason SO few people have perfect
digestion is because from wrong HABITS
Of living the stomach has gradually lost
the power to secrete the gastric juice,
peptones and acids in sufficient guam
sity.
TO cure Indigestion and stomach
troubles 1t b necessary to take after
meals some harmless preparation which
viii supply the natural peptone ana al
aetase which every weak stomach lacks,
ana probably the best preparation OF
this character is Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets which may be- found in every
drug store and which contain In pleas
ant, palatable form the wholesome pep
tone and diastase which nature requires
Tor prompt digestion.
One or two Of these excellent tablets
taken after meals will prevent souring.
fermentation and acidlty and insure
complete digestion and assimilation.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are equally
valuable for little children as for adults.
as they contain nothing harmful or
stimulating. but only the natural diges-
tivee.
One Of stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will
digest 1900 grains Of meat. eggs or other
wholesome food. and they are in every
sense q genuine tonic because they
bring about in the only natural way
restorative OF nerve power. building
up Of lost tissue and appetite. in the on
" way It can be done by the digestion
and assimilation Of wholesome food.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
shefietd Ite,nn,.


Special to Times Republican.
Sheffield, Dec 6.--Mr. and Mrs. Cal
Triplett were called to Mason City Sun
day by the death of his sister, Mrs.
Stephens.
Mr. and Mrs Stephens, of Sumner.
father and mother of Mrs. Triplett and
Mr.. Stephens, of Mason City, are visit
ing their daughter.
Albert Cook has opened meat mar
ket in his building on Gilman street.
The first lecture Of the Sheffield Lee
ture course will be given by Frank G..
Tyrrell on Dec. Z.
The ladies of the Cemetery Society
hold the fair at Aborn's hall on Dec. 6
and Z. A fine variety of fancy and USE
full articles will be on SALE also coffee
and cake. The proceeds to be applied on
note for the fine iron fence placed
around Hillside cemetery last June.
The high school entertainment was q
full house.
A nephew Of Mrs. Barst has arrived
to spend the winter
Leon Sullivan and William Horstman
have purchased the agricultural imple-
meat business of r. F. Sullivan. pos
session given Dec. 3.
Rev. F. larger. of George. Ia, who
accepted the call Of the German Bap-
lists of this place has arrived and will
be at home to his friends at the Cook
residence near the church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
QUEER QUARREL AT slBLEY.
Quarrel Between Sheriff
and Mayor at Its Height.

Interesting Quarrel Between Sheriff
and Mayor at Its Height.
Sibley. Dec. 6.-The war between
Sheriff Desmond and Mayor n. L. En-
inert because Emmert fined Desmond
for being drunk, has been taken up by
the saloon men in behalf Of Desmond.
After Sheriff Desmond swore out an
information against three OF Emmert's
saloons running contrary to law, the
saloonists decided to get even with
Emmert on an old grudge. Last year
Combs & Bros. circulated a petition to
run saloons, secured the required num-
Der of signatures, and adds healthy in
come to the town, which was badly in
need of money.
Now the saloon men say that they will
burn the petition, the sheriff will en-
force the law against offenders. and the
county will be dry another wear.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
Death at Alsona.

Special TO Times-Republican.
Aigona, Dec. 6.-Mrs. Ollerenshaw,
wife of Rev. Ollerenshaw, who has been
living in Algona for the past three
years. died at her home Of heart fall
ure. She has been in feeble health
for the past year. but 1t was hoped she
could recover. Mr.. and Mrs. Olleren-
shaw came to Algona about three
years ago from Ashton. ILL.,, to take
charge Of the Presbyterian church of
Algona. He served as their pastor un-
til last spring, at which time he re-
signed. Mrs. ollerenshaw leaves. be-
sides her husband. a daughter, Mrs.
George ST. John, OF Algona, and two
sisters to mourn her loss. Funeral ser
vices will be held from the residence
on Sunday at 2 .. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
Kissing Case oi.mi.sed.

Sioux City, Dec. 6.-The alleged case
against DR., Maxwell F. Silver, of this
city. charged with kissing Emma Dill
and Kittie Early Saturday night. ended
In a back down and retraction yester-
day, when Joseph F. Dill, father of Miss
Emma Dill, and A. L. Fribourg, attor-.
ney for DR.. Silver, appeared before
Judge Munger, and upon the request OF
Mr.. Dill the case was dismissed. After
bringing his serious charges against DR..
Silver, and with the utmost apparent
sincerity. Mr.. Dill suddenly lost heart
and decided he was mistaken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
Eastern Star officers.

Special to Times-Repubhcan.
Eagle Grove, Dec. 6.-EaSle Chapter
of Eastern Star order elected officers
for the ensuing year as follows: W..
NJ, Mrs Fl. L. Walters; w. p, j. L.
Slade; A. NJ, Mrs. George Wills; con-
ductor, Mrs. j. l.. Slade; A. c., Mrs. c.
B. Hathaway; secretary. Mrs. DR.. Will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
EVENTS AT MANSON.
Two Notable Social Entertainments
The Young Ladies' Club.

Two Notable Social Entertainments
The Young Ladies Club.
Special to Times Republican.
Manson. Dec. CIV. w. Williams of
Des Moines has been spending several
days with his brother law, DR..
Speaker.
The brick work on the new city hall
is about completed and in short time
they will have the different apartments
ready for occupancy.
The friends of Arthur Forche. of
Pomeroy, were very much shocked
when they they learned Of the fatal
accident which happened to him last
Sunday at Fort Dodge. A large num-
Der from this city attended his funeral
at Pomeroy Tuesday.
The Young Ladies' Club of this city
gave fine reception to their friends in
their rooms in Richards building Tues
dered. The Misses Maude Lent and
Maude Stafford sang duet with Miss
Francis Patterson at the organ, also
very beautiful song was given by
Misses Edna Young and Katie Price,
with Miss lisa Grunsides as organist.
Miss Flossie Stafford and Miss Lena
Cox dispensed the delicious cocoa and
macaroni, while the Misses Maude
Jones and Faith Speaker presided with
grace and dignity at the flower table.
The hall was beautifully festooned. and
an air of elegance and taste distin-
guished the members of the club as
ladies who had the welfare of their
guests at heart. This club was or
ganized about two months ago by sew
eral of the young ladies of the city and
now has membership of about one
hundred They have secured fine
auditorium for gymnasium work.
and basket ball club has been or
ganized. Fancy needle work is taught
and a reading room is also one of the
features. Surely much credit Is due to
the organizers of the club.
A musical recital was given by the
pupils of Miss Pearl Kline at the home
OF Mrs. r. a. Horton last evening.
Miss Ursula Ryan, of Fort Dodge, as
sisted Miss Cline in the program. Fol-
lowing is the program:
PART I.
Plano Duet (Selected) Miss Ryan and
Miss Kline.
The soldiers March (white) Ethel
Speaker.
Dropping violets (Blake) = Flossie
Harper.
Aria from the Singing Girl tLuders>-
Miss Ryan.
March (Lorington)-Lena Wartchow.
Orphans Prayer (Zeiler)-Annie Carl
son.
Chase of the Butterflies (Dennee)-
Helen Greenfield.
At School March -Margie
Horton and Pearl Kline.
Song of the Night Winds Neybach)-
Faith Speaker.
PART II.
The Flower Fairies (Fearis)-
Greenfield and Helen Greenfield.
Star of the Sea (Kennedy) Mary
Horton.
Flower Song (Lange)-Irene Fitz.
Peri waltzes Cd. Albert)-Esther
Carlson.
Little Boy Blue tEngleman>-Ralph
Greenfield.
Tempo de valse tPenn)-Edith Eber-
sole.
The Queen Of the Fairies (Snuth)-
Ethel Speaker and Mary Horton.
Carless Elegance (Schleiffarth) LYLE
Maiden.
Solo Selected Miss Ryan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
Smothered in = WoII,

Blakesburg, Dec. s.-Harry Angel,
while digging a well near his place, was
smothered by foul air. He called for
help, but life was extinct when he was
taken out. He left wife and one
small child
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
BOGUS CHECKS PASSED.
Several Victims of an Old swindIe at
OskaIoosa.

oskaloosa, Dec. 6.-The bogus check
man was abroad in the land again
Tuesday evening and he caught four
victims in the city of Oskaloosa. The
checks were drawn in favor Of Robert
johnson and were forgery OF the name
Of W. ]. Billick, a well-known Mahaska
county farmer All Of the checks were
for 50 in amount.
A fellow appearing as tho he might
be farm hand entered the August Link
market and asked for 10 cents worth Of
bologna. He said ne had no money and
asked II Bill BiIlick's check was al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
Hudson Record Editor WEEDS.

Hudson, Dec. 6-Thru a meek little
note in his paper. Editor Boyd Of the
Hudson Record tells his readers that he
was married on Thanksgiving day to
Miss Kate j. Petit at Clarion, Iowa. Mr..
Boyd has had charge of the Record for
two years and has built up good bust
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06

Cures dizzy spells, tired feeling
stomach. kidney and liver troubles
Keeps you well all summer Rocky
Mountain Tea taken this month: 36
cents. Ask your druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
Petition in Bankruptcy.

Des Moines, Dec. GA petition in
bankruptcy was filed Thursday by AL
fred Lewis Townsend, farmer Of Mad
ison county His liabilities we're sched-
uled at s., $40 and his assets at 1914.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
TROUBLE Al EAeLE GROVE.

City Council and Electric Light Com
pany at Outs.
Special to Times-Republican
Eagle Grove, Dec. 6.-Some weeks
since the Eagle Grove Electric Co. went
Into the hands Of a receiver for the
purpose of adjusting matters with the
city. which the company was previous
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
SEVEN TO ONE

Sometimes the weight goes
up that way when taking SCOTS
Emulsion. Seven pounds of
new, healthy flesh from a one
pound bottle of SCOTS Emul-
sion is on record.
SCOTS Emulsion brings
everything to its aid ; good APP.
petite, strong digestion, rich
blood, new body strength, and
above all the power to get all
the good out Of ordinary food.
For those who are in need
of more flesh there is nothing
better. Thin folks-try It'll
Well .es,d yss 4 Hssae TO IN. il you like.
SCOTT &1owNE, 4es Pearl street.. New ysea
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-06
ED eLlNN INDICTED.
Clinton Man Fined for Running Slot
Machine.

Is q
Clinton, Dec. ED Blinn, saloon
keeper on Second street, two weeks ago
concluded to try slot machine and see
whether the mayors orders We're in
earnest or not. The next day the grand
jury indicted him for keeping a gam
bling device and Wednesday evening he
pleaded guilty in court and Judge Wolfe
imposed a fine OF $780, which, with
costs, amounted to about 5000.
Wedding at laurel.
Special to Times-Republican
Laurel, Dec. 6.-At the home Of the
brides parents, one mile south Of Lau-
rel, Jacob w. Bloom was united In
marriage to Anna NJ. Reifschneider at
o'clock p. m. on the 4th inst, Rev. Mark,
Masters, of the NJ. E. church, officiating.
The bride is the Oldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Reifschneider. She was
born in Germany and came here in in-t
fancy with her parents. and the groom,
who lives on the adjoining farm. is the
youngest son of Mrs. G. Bloom, his ia
ther being deceased. About sixty guests
sat down to a bountiful wedding feast,
after the ceremony, prepared by the
brides mother. Many excellent pres-
ents were given. These estimable young
people have grown up in this commune
~ and their hosts OF friends all wish
them happy journey thru life. Mr..
and Mrs. Bloom will settle on q farm
edjoining that OF the groom's mother,
where they will make their future home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-10-05
George A. cony,

George A. Cony passed away nj 12.05
O'Clock this morning, at his bona ar
No. 50 State street after n few yyasL,
confinement to the house. The frnera1
will be on Monday.
George A. COny was one ne ~ ia
Eeers OF business ENTERPRISE IL An
Susta: 4 man who Commended ~ ~
sEect o. everyone VINO came in contact
with him and who made p succas. NJ
whatever re undertook through his
natural ability end sterling qualities of
y. ude nee. All his business transac-
tions We're Elorked with strict fairness
and honesty and the quality Of taking
an unfair advantage was sornethin =
entirely foreign to this progressive and
energetic citizen Of Augusta.
Cora. GIay q. iS@9. Ceorsc Cory lived
in .,v31str all his life. iIa eid not
seek new fields other than his notiye
PLACE rs d.. is,nume!able vounr men
but settled acWn il his home city and
soon made IN elNi@blc reputa ton. He
was educated - tfc Augusta schools
cnd lis fin. b',silc.s cnte,o~i-a was
WrCn nc Went into the meat business
with Frank Farrcr. This was during
the Civ;l Wa.
The meat malhet was burned and. in
1910. Mr.. Cony creLed tire Cony house.
which had just peen completed by his
his father. In come ction with his
brother. Horace Cony, h. conducted the
hotel until Jan. !. 1890. when it IVES
sold OK 20 M'ss-a. Leighton & Han-
DAN
Mr.. CDny thcI dcVoted himself tn tho