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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
WILL ASK OFT TO PAY.
Black Hawk County Wants Smallpox
Patient to Pay Board.

Black Hawk County Wants Smallpox
Patient to Pay Board.
Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, Jan. 23.-It is understood
that Prof. Ed Amherst OFT will be
asked by the local board of supervis-
ors to pay for his keep while in the
smallpox hospital In this city.
Mr.. OFT was there some five weeks
and is able to pay for what service
was rendered him. 1t is probable he
expects to do this, but 1t IS a question
as to whether he would have paid this
or not had he remained silent as to
his treatment there. The board mems
bers say he was expected to pay from
the first and If this is true Mr.. OFT
will receive no news when he gets the
account. II 1t is large, however, he
vii! undoubtedly feel as IL an injustice
has been done him, for according to
his report, the care wasn't of the best
and the accommodations not exactly
superfiuous 1t has been suggested
that Mr.. OFT may have a bit of retalia-
ton up his sleeve and resort to q dam.
age suit, but this is not given much
weight by members of the board. The
exact amount of the account has not
yet been ascertained, but it will be
made out at the presnt term of the
board and forwarded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
A cERRo coRpo ROMANCE.
Chicago Matrimonial Bureaus Finds
Wife for Lonely Farmer.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Jan. 23.-At Wheeler
wood last evening took place the mar
riage of j. Coonrad and Mrs. Hattie
Peniek, of Indiana. The groom is on
the shady side OF sixty and the blush
ing bride is in the same predicament.
Further, neither the bride nor the
groom saw each other previous to yes
tarday morning. wherein the bride ar
rived on the morning train. The bride
has been most of her days in Indiana
raising family OF six children. while
the groom has been turning over rich
Cerro Gordo county soil for the past
twenty years and extracting the
wealth therefrom. Some time ago he
concluded that the life of a widower
is not all beer and skittles and forth
with he employed the efforts of a Chi
cago matrimonial bureau to get for
him that which he was unable to find
for himself. Good advertising always
brings returns and this was no devia-
ton to the rule. Tuesday evening the
groom of sixty arrived in this city and
scrubbed his name on ho-
tel register. The early morning train
brought the blushing bride and at
o'clock last evening the twain were
made one. Wheelerwood is about ten
miles northwest of Mason City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
ACCUSED OF slcAMY.
Sioux City Woman Says Her Husband
Is Married to Another Wife.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City. Jan. Pat is claimed by
Mrs. John Kelly. who lives in Sioux
City, that Kelly has one more wife than
the law allows him. She lives at 316
Prospect street, this city, with her son.,
Ira D. Kelly, who is fireman for the
Willmar & Sioux Falls railway.
For defense, Kelly sets up a unique
claim. He declares he is not Kelly at
al; that it is a case of5unistaken iden-
tity; that his real name Is Struper.
The state is prepared to identify him..
however. and show him how serious II
IS to neglect securing a divorce before
remarriage.
Kelly is In his SOS, and should, in the
ordinary course OF affairs, be too old a
nan to trifle with marital relations. He
married his first wife in Missouri in 1873.
They lived In Hamburg. Fremont coun.
ty. until 1884. later at Council Bluffs.
Hastings. Neb. and Sioux City. He de-
serted his wife in Sioux City in 1898. and
returned to Hamburg, 1t is claimed.
There 1t is charged he married Isora
L. NJ. Carter and has lived with her at
Hamburg until arrested last fall upon
tie charge Of bigamy and upon the in
stance of the Sioux City Mrs. Kelly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
Iowa State Chess Association.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids. Jan. 23.-The annual
meeting of the Iowa Chess Association
will be held in Cedar Rapids on Feb. 20
and q, and will be contained to the ed
If found necessary.
The business meeting will be called at
10 o'clock a. M, Thursday, Feb. 20, in
the Y. M. c. A. building. and play will
be started on the afternoon Of the same
Gay and continue until the tourney is
finished. 1t is proposed to have two
Journeys. a major, for the champion.
ship of the state, and a minor, for those
who wish to play, but feel that they
lack the experience necessary to enter
the major tourney.
The following prizes will be offered:
MAJOR TOURNEY
First-Inlaid chess board with name
plate.
Second-Set of Staunton chess men.
Third-Freeborough' Chess Openings.
MINOR TOURNEY.
First-Set of Stanton chess men.
Second-Freeboroug Chess Open
irgs
Third--Pocket chess board.
With the exception of first prize in the
major tourney. winners may have the
choice OF any other chess books or goods
of like value.
The play in both tournaments will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
RAILROAD WINS a POINT.
Iowa central's Motion for Change
Of Venue Sustained.

OF venue sustained.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Jan. 23.-Judge Whitaker
has sustained the Iowa Central Rail-
way Company in it's motion for a
change Of venue in the case wherein
Newell Golly, of this city, is plain
tiff. and the railroad company defend
ant.
Golly is a fruit tree agent here and
is suing the railroad company for
$1,000 damages for medical care, at
tendance and loss of companionship of
his wife. Mrs. Golly was injured in
this city a year ago last summer while
getting off passenger train which
she alleges was in motion. Previous
to this accident Mrs. Golly had sus-
tanned broken ankle In a runaway
accident. In getting off the train she
hurt her ankle over again and brought
suit for damages. The company
reached settlement with her, how
ever, by paying her $500. and the case
never came to trial. The husband,
however, wasn't satisfied and brought
this last action for damages.
At the October term the railroad
company entered motion for a
change of venue, which went over I'M
til the present term. In sustaining the
motion the court called attention to
the fact that the case must not be
taken out of the district. General So.
licftor Sewers, of the railroad com
pany, hasn't signified yet as to which
county the change will be taken, but
1t is thought likely it will go to Frank
lin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23

consist of one round, each player playing
one game with each contestant. But If
the entries should prove too large, then
they will be divided into sections
All the above plans shall be subject
te. the approval or such changes as the
members present shall deem necessary.
1t is earnestly requested that all thost:
expecting to attend will drop the secre-
tary, Charles H. Harmer. 511 North Six
teenth street, card, as he has informa-
ton in regard to hotel rates which he is
not at liberty to publish.
A hearty invitation is extended to
every chess player in the state to come
and join our association and take part
in the tournament. The fee is 81 per
year. Come and enlarge your chess ac-
quaintance and have a good time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
ELOP|NG PAIR CAUGHT
Handsome Wife of Belle PLANE
Citizen Runs Away With
Stranger.
Officers Capture the Guilty Pair.
When the Young Man Shoots
Himself.
Suicide Of Farmers Wife Near
Denison..Cerro Gordo
Romance.
Special to Times Republican.

Speclal TO IlmeS-Republican.
Belle PLANE, Jan. Efficiently one
Art Shirley was taken in by the kind
ness of George Border, who lives south
of the river Shirley remained in Bor-
der's house sick for about two weeks.
He was kindly cared for by Mr.. Border
and his wife, who is a fascinating black
eyed lady of 2S summers. Mrs. Border
appears to have fallen in love with the
said Shirley. who is youth OF IS sum-
mers, and they eloped, leaving Mr.. Bor-
der in his loneliness, about the goth
inst. The officers were at once put on
the track of the couple, and they were
located yesterday at small town east
of here. Shirley on last evening made
an attempt to commit suicide, shooting
himself in the left temple. He now lies
in an unconscious state. death being ex-
pected momentarily. 1t is the same old
story of a broken home and broken
hearts. 1t has created quite a sensation
in this vicinity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
Thornton News.
es-Republican.

Special to Times-Republlcan.
Thornton, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Mitchell, one
of the state officers of the Iowa State
Sabbath School Association will add
dress the people of Meservey and vi
cinty Friday evening and Saturday
morning of this week on Sabbath school
work.
H. N Johnson and wife are at Will
Jams this week called there on account
of the illness of Mr.. Johnson's broth
er.
Henry Bressen and James Alder are
visiting friends in Illinois this week.
Anton Nelson is at work on a very
large addition to his house in the south
part of town.
The young people report very nice
time at the home Of w. II. Parrish last
evening, the party being given in honor
of Harry Sanford and Albert Cross
man
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
NEN HILL
Members Of Iowa Legislature
Take Part in Ceremonies
at Iowa City.
Governor cummins and Senator
Dolliver at Dedication
of Hall.
Exercises at the Opera House
and New Buildine..An In.
teresting Program.
Special to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Ioaw City. Jan. 23.-Today was gem
eral assembly day at the University OF
Iowa. Over 500 members of the TWEEN
ty-ninth general assembly, their wives.
Senator Deliver and Governor Cum
Minis, state officers, university regents,
legislative attaches and newspaper cor
respondents visited the University of
Iowa, coming to Iowa City from Des
Mones on the 10 o'clock train and leav-
ing here al O'clock on their return to
the capital city. The guests of the day
were met at the dtpot by a large parade
of faculty, students and alumni. Pass
Ing between the Faculty and students
in double row, the legislators marched
to the opera house escorted by the stu
dents who cheered and gave their col
lege and class songs and waved their
class banners in honor of the guests.
The guests of the day We're seated on
the stage of the opera house and as
many students as could crowd into the
building listened to speeches by Cover
nor Curnmins, S. A. Swisher, Judge w.
I. Babb. of Mt. Pleasant, senator Dolli-
Speaker Eaton. Senator Garst. Senator
JHnkin. Senator Trewin, Representative
Kendall, Representative Springer and
Representative Temple.
After the exercises at the opera house
the procession was conducted TO the
new hall of liberal arts, wnere the
building was formally opened by Gov
ernor Cummins and the flag raised over
the buildings while the band played the
"Star 'spangled Banner and the battery
fired salute of twenty-one guns.
In the afternoon, reception was
given by the distinguished visitors to
the students and alumni in the hall of
liberal arts, followed by reception by
President and Mrs. MacLean at their
College street home. The legislators
then spent considerable time looking
over the university grounds and build
ings. observing the need of more ground
for buildings, new medical building
and engineering hall to replace the
sheds which now serve for medical and
engineering buildings, an auditorium
and armory, and a library building.
The collegiate building, which was be-
gun in September, 1898, cost 100000. Its
stories in height, exclusive of the base
nent, and contains ninetytwo recita-
ion rooms, seminary rooms and offices,
waiting rooms for men, women's wait
rg rooms and a general lecture room
With a seating capacity of $50. The
building is designed in colonial style in
,rder that it may farmonize with the old
capitol, erected in 1910, now the central
of the university group, and is
# Bedford stone.
Collegiate Hall is to be occupied by
The chairs of English. French, German.
Greek, Latin, history, political science,
pedagogy, government and administra-
ion, psychology and mathematics.
The university library and the Iowa
Historical Society's rare library are al
'eady in the building. The former will
Ultimately be removed to a structure
hat is to take the place of the building
destroyed few years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
MRS. WAUGH REMARRIEs.
Was Divorced Last Summer From an
Army Deserter.

Army Oe6erter.
Special to Times-Republican
Waterloo Jan. pa marriage license
was issued by the county clerk yester-
day authorizing the marriage of Mrs.
Cora Waugh, aged 10, to William Heis-
err. aged 20. the parents Of the latter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heiser. giving their
consent.
The bride was divorced last Septem-
Der from Edwin Waugh, deserter from
the army and navy. 1t will be remem-
Lered that the divorce was based large
" on the grounds Of non support, and
after securing her decree Of divorce the
freed woman went to the postoflce.
where she was greatly surprised to re-
tceive ia considerable amount of money
from her divorced husband. 1t wac his
back pay She took the money to her
attorney who advised her to keenft and
spend 81 on the children. which che did.
Waugh has something Of g. history and
has deserted both the army and the
navy He has been widely advertised.
but not apprehended. Since his deser-
tion Of the navy Mrs. Waugh has not
heard from him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. -. Hall, Of Iowa Falls,
Fifty Years Married.

Special to Republican.
Iowa Falls, Jan. 23.-Last evening Mr..
and Mrs. b. j. Hall, of this city. cele-
brated the fiftieth anniversary Of their
marriage. the occasion being in the ma
ture OF @ family reunion in which ten
children of the couple, nine grandchil-
dren and two great grandchildren par
t:cipated. This venerable couple was
married in 1852 and for nearly half a
century resided at Triumph, ILL.,, coming
TO this city in 1900 to make their home
with their only daughter. Mrs. F. L..
Collins. Mr.. Hall was born in Licking
county, Ohio. in 1880. and Mary A. Long
in Lacon, H., in 1885. The surviving
children are II. B. Hall, ]. @. Hall and
4. II. b. Hail. of this city, Mrs. Collins,
mentioned above. and c. II. Hall. Of
Glidden, Iowa, and A. E. Hall, of Gene
va, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
DEATH OF MRS. PRulTT.
Sudden Demise of Former Resident
of Bristow.

ouooSU 6cHtSe OF VoTIueE nes'oeue
of Bristow.
Special to Times-Republican
Bristow, Jan. 23.-The sudden death
of Mrs. w. C. E. Pruitt at Iowa City
Monday night was a severe shock to
her many friends at this place. Mrs.
Pruitt was formerly Miss Nellie Bly,
Smith and was born and raised here.
Last winter she was married to Mr.. w.
C. L. Pruitt. of Atlantic, Ia. and soon
afterward moved to Iowa City. The re-
mains were brought here yesterday and
services held at the Christian church
conducted by Rev. F. l.. Davis, Of Des
Moines. Among the near friends and
relatives from a distance who come to
attend the funeral was Mrs. B. F. Lev
erich and daughter Rae. Of Worthing-
ton, MINI,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
PREFERS DEATH TO OPERATION
Davenport Man Delays Action il
Blood Poison Case and Dies.

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Jan. 23.-Rather than sub
nit to an operation for the amputation
OF his right arm, Axel Hendrickson, Of
1929 Tenth street, Moline, died yester-
day at his home from blood poisoning
Hendrickson was 81 years of age and
was plasterer by trade. Some months
ago he fen and fractured his right arm
al the elbow. He neglected to call doc
tor in time and when physician was
called the arm was in SO serious con-
dition that Hendrickson was told 1t must
he amputated. Hendrickson refused and
blood poisoning set in, resulting In his
death. He leaves a widow and several
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
KNIGHTS GIVE SOCIAL.

Pythians at Iowa Falls Begins Series
of Card Parties.
Special to Times-Republican
Iowa Falls, jan 2S.-Last evening the
Knights of Pythias kept open house at
their castle hall and the occasion was
the first of series OF card socials to
be given this season. The knights of
Pythias and their ladies were the
guests of the evening, which was one of
rare pleasure for the participants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
A BUSINESS CHANGE.

Tho Restaurant at Iowa Falls Under
New Ownership.
Special to Times-Republican
Iowa Falls, JAM 2S.-Levi Atkinson,
who has been engaged in the restaurant
and bakery bushes here for several
years has sold his establishment to
Robert Stewart OF this city, who has
taken possession. Mr.. Allinsons future
business plans are as yet immature, but
he will probably remain q resident of
Iowa Fails. Mr.. Stewart for several
years was landlord of the Taylor house
at Parkersburg, from the management
of which he retired last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23

heard of Spiegers whereabouts Yes
terday the police received circular
from John Matthews. lawyer Of Ar
mour, S. d.. seeking to locate the man.
After the discovery of the grip the
police, in default of claimants. opened
it and found it contained working
clothes and papers that indicated It be-
longed to one Edward Spiege.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
ROBBED IN CHICAGO.
Waterloo Student Has Clothes, Dia.

Waterloo Student Has Clothes, Dia.
mond Pin, Etc, Stolen.
Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, Jan. 23-S HI. Pinkerton
has received letter from his son Harry
who Is attending medical college in
Chicago, in which he says he has been
robbed of his best clothes, his diamond
stud and other minor valuabIes. He
boards at 176 Jackson Boulevard and
was away from the house with the bal
ance of the family. The burglars made
haul of about $500 worth of goods.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
II May Be Murder.

Sioux City, Jan, 2S-Where is Edward
Spiegel, OF Armour, S. D.
On February II, 1901, almost a year
ago. his grip and fur coat were found
at one OF the Sioux City depots by Pa
tro1man William, Drumm.
Since that time not word has been
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
GIG PRICE FOR LAND.
Forty seven Acre Tract Sold Near
Mapleton at S12f,

Special to Times Repu Jlican.
Mapleton, Jan. 23.-John Kraft has
just purchased the Reynolds forty
seven-acre tract of land adjoining Ma
pieton. paying $500 cash. being little
over $12l per acre for a. tract of land
with only fair improvements. and SO far
is the top notch for land in this vicinity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
Found Grip and Jewels.

Sioux City, Jan. 23.-The grip belong
ing to Mrs. Lemont, of the Thomas
Jefferson Theatrical Company and con-
tanning a valuable collection of jewels
has been found. Sergeant 10 Black
yesterday found the satchel, with all its
contents, at Cherokee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
DAYTON DEFEATS sTRArFoRD.
Match Game of Ten Pins Played at
Latter Place.

Special to Times Republican.
Dayton, Jan. 23.-The Dayton bowl
ing team defeated the STAFFORD alleys
by score Of 2,679 to 1858 Following
is the line up and total in the three
games:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50; oslunds s1s;
Lundell, 47O; Carlson, 4ss; Smith, AT.
Dayton-Lindberg, SIT; Burnquist, 4s4;
Hawks, 545; Swanstrom. 500; Isaacson,
524.
A return game will be played at Day
ton in about ten days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
SHERIDAN BOUND OVER.
Man Who Sailed His Rivals leo in
Bad Predicament.

Special to Tmes-Republican.
Rock Rapids, Jan. 2s.-Thonas Sheri-
dan, who was arrested Monday on a
warrant charging him with sailing the
ice in his rivals new ice house, was held
to the grand Jury on bonds of $500.
" HIGH he Is trying to secure. Last year
Sheridan furnished ice for the town and
when Ed Tressler began to put up ice
this winter Sheridan was mad. When
Tressler began putting in more ice Mon
day he discovered that some one had
sprinkled great quantities Of salt over
the ice in his ice house. The arrest OF
Sheridan followed. Nine tiers OF ice 80
x1oo feet had to be removed az worth
lpcS sf-i :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
Welded in Des Moines.
al ia Times- Republica1

Special to Republican.
Cedar Falls, Jan. 23.-Last evening at
the home of the brides mother, at Des
Mones. occurred the marriage of Mrs.
Merriam Brooks of that city to Mr..
James Z. Bryant, of this city. The
wedding was a very quiet affair. only
the members of the two families being
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant took a
night train fer this city and have gone
to housekeeping in a newly furnished
home which the groom recently pur-
chased at the corner of Franklin and
Third streets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23

Catarrh usually starts with a colu III
the head and IL left unchecked IN TINS
climate, rarely gets well of itself
AS fresh cold is taken the disease
spreads, getting deeper and deeper,
4 Creeping along the mucous membranes
from nose to throat from throat TO
windpipe, from windpipe to bronchial
( tubes and from bronchial tubes to lung
cells.
The mucous membranes all connect.
one with another Hence 1t is easy to
: spread from one part TO another lined
with this same membrane. This is why
I catarrh in the head soon affects the
throat and finally the stomach itself.
bringing on chonic catarrh of the stom-
ach, which is a most obstinate form of
dyspepsia.
Everybody is now well agreed that
catarrh is a blood disease and not a To-
cal one, and the attempt to cure by To-
cal applications simply gives temper
airy relief from the purely local symp-
toms without the remotest effect in
staying the progress Of the disease.
There is new preparation recently
offered to the public that is apparently
destined to do away with every form OF
catarrh treatment
This new remedy is not secret pat
ent medicine, but is a,large, pleasant
tasting tablet composed of Bloodroot,
red gum from the Eucalyptus tree. and
other valuable and harmless specifics,
which are taken Internally and seem to
have remarkably beneficial effect up
on the blood and mucous membranes,
apparently eliminating the catarrhal
poison from the whole system.
These tablets, while being pleasant,
convenient and absolutely safe to use
have made cures In long standing cases
OF catarrh that are little short of mar
velous They are sold by druggists un-
der name of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets.
and any catarrh sufferer who has tried
inhalers. lotions. ointments. salves. etc.,
and realized their Inconvenience and
uselesspess will fully appreciate the diff
ference between mere palliative and q
permanent cure after giving Stuart's
catarrh Tablets an impartial trial
All druggists sell them at SO cents for
full sized package and no matter where
the catarrh is located, In the head.
throat lungs or stomach. Stuart's ca
tarrh Tablets will surprise you with
the effective, result of even a few days
use.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-23
TELEPHoNEcoMp
Farmers Near Rock Rapids Are Build
ina a Line,

Special to Times-Republican
Rock Rapids, Jan. 23.-The farmers
are organizing a telephone company to
connect their farm houses with the
town. Lines will be run out eacn way
and switching station in town to con-
nect the different lines will be put in.
This will bring the farmers in close
connection with the county seat.