davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Arrest OF the Roy Leighton Gang
for the Shooting Of Con-
stable Rugeenbere.
Mining Camp Intensely Excited
Over the Recent Crimes
Committed There.
Talk of a Vigilance Committee
to Administer Punishment
to Offenders.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
is wanted for the shooting of Constable
Ruggenberg at Evans a coal mining
camp five miles west of this city Satur-
lday morning, was arrested late Saturday
evening near the home of his mother
at Muchakinoch where he had gone to
hide away from the officers. Oscar
Smith, or Burgess, as he is sometimes
called. who was a recognized leader
among the blacks at Evans and who
also fled from the consequences OF the
shooting was arrested at Des Moines
Saturday afternoon and was brought
to this city last evening by Chief Of Po-
lice n. Moore. The Evans miners We're
in an ugly mood Saturday evening and
several fights We're narrowly averted
by the prompt action of deputies.
Fifteen arrests have now been made
for the rioting and the shooting and the
prisoners are all lodged in the county
Jail in this city. The men will be ar
raigned on a charge of breaking and
eltering, melting riot and other
charges that will be pushed by County
Attorney j. A. Davitt
The gang at Evans has been bad
one for a number of months and 1t is
the desire of Owner Will T. Phillips Of
the American Coal Company that the
gang be broken up.
The wounded officer John Ruggen
berg, is in a critical condition. There
are signs of Inflammation resulting
from the wound and the life of the
man will be in the balance for q num-
Der of days
The white miners of Evans declare
that should the law fail to deal with
the men under arrest as their conduct
merits, vigilance committee will be
organized IN the camp and justice will
be meted out as the occasion and the
nature of the offense demands. A part
of the camp is considerably worked up
and 1t will take but small spark to
start a confiagration of fury among
them. They declare that they have seen
enough of the gang rule" add are de-
termined to see an end of it. The ages
of the prisoners arrested for Friday
nights fight and the trouble that fol-
lowed Saturday morning is from sew
enteen to twenty-five Almost all of the
boys have grown up in Evans of col
ored parents working In the mines.
They have been a mdschaevous and
troublesome lot for number of years
Some of them are now holding positions
in the mines, but that fact will nos
keep off the punishment that may re-
suit from the recent escapades.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
SAVED BY A DOG.
Michael Featherstone Owes His Life
to Faithful Canine.

Michael Featherstone Owes His Life
to Faithful Canine.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Jan. Elf Michael Feath-
erstone RECEIVERS from his injuries he
will owe his life to faithful dog that
appreciated the mans danger and came
to his rescue. While tying up an I'M
ruly bull, the beast turned on Feath-
erstone and before the man knew what
happened, the bull had thrown the man
over his shoulders and against the barn
wall, leaving the man an inanimate
mass on the floor The bull turned
quickly on the body and would have
killed his keeper but for the opportune
appearance of dog kept about the
barn, which hearing the commotion ran
to the scene and standing over the
senseless form of the man kept the bull
at bay until assistance arrived and
Featherstone was rescued from seri-
Gus situation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Pastor Called.

Sioux City, Jan. 6.-Rev. e. H. n.
Holman has been called to the pastor
ate of the First Christian church here.
He was for several years pastor of Pill
grim Congregational church in this city,
and later went to Stuart, Iowa, where
for two years he had charge Of the Con-
gregational church. Recently he was
married. and with his wife Joined the
Christian church in Des Moines, and
was ordained a minister of that faith.
While in Sioux City, Mr.. Holman was
particularly popular with the laboring
class, holding services in the railroad
shops and conducting special meetings
for the discussion of economies and APP
piled Christianity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Wedding at Lake City.

Special to Times Republican.
Lake City, Jan. 6.-The marriage of
Miss Verna Lumpkin, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Lump
kin, to Mr.. Frank C. Sherwin, of Battle
Creek. Mich, was solemnized at Wood
lawn Church of Christ on the evening
of January at o'clock.
This happy event brings about the
pleasing elimination of a pretty ro-
nance in life. Thirteen years ago
these young people were betrothed but.
a misunderstanding arising, they part
ed, only meeting once by accident dur
ing the years of separation. AT three
different times they approached recon-
Citation, but fate interviewed and seems
only now to have been pleased to bring
about the happy reunion.
The bridesmaids were Miss Rose
Smith, of Sherwood; Miss Grace Will
holt, of Des Moines; Miss Jessie OBJ
linger of Dallas Center; Miss Edyth
Halford, of Manning; and Misses Laura
Hobbs and Myra Roberts, of Lake City.
They were daintily gowned, three in
pale blue mousseline net. The tokens
from the groom were lace fans, with
ivory sticks tied with huge bows of
bride they were worn half open on the
arm.
The ushers were A. w. Lumpkin,
brother of the bride; G. M. Lumpkin,
cousin, of Britt; w. G. Healion. of Car
roll: Gus Strohmeier and Charles Bark,
of Sac City, and j. B. McCrary. city.
Mr. and Mrs. C. 2. Sievert, of Carroll,
sister and brother Of the bride, acted as
matron of honor and best man. Mrs.
Sievert was handsomely costumed In
gown of pale pink crepe bengaline,
trimmed in real lace applique, with
touches of black panne velvet, ostrich
pom pom and aigrette In her hair and
carried muff of pink bridesmaids
roses
The brides gown was an exquisite
creation of white tucked crepe chiffon,
en- train, garnitured with real lace and
satin ribbon, long tulle veil held In
place by a diamond sunburst, pin,
gift of the groom. In her arms she
carried bouquet of brides roses and
lilies of the valley.
Miss Lumpkin is one of Lake City's
most intellectual and cultured young
ladies'. Having passed her entire life,
save when travelling. in the city and
coming from one of the oldest families,
she Is well known and Highly esteemed
and beloved by all. Thru deeds of
charity and her strong faculty with
young people she has especially en-
deared herself to them and they lose
her with deep regret. Mr.. Sherwin
fourteen years ago made his home
us and is well remembered as
acter who was possessed of fine busi-
ness qualities. He is now one of Bat.
tie Creeks leading business men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Grundy Center News.

Special to Times Republican.
Grundy Center. Jan. civilian Put
ney, prosperous and highly respected
young farmer, who lived about five
miles south Of this place. died Friday
morning at the hospital at Independ-
ence He was taken there short time
ago in the hope that his mental condi-
ton and PHYSICAL health might be i'm
proved. but he steadily declined and
died of brain fever.
The Farmers Institute closed Satur-
day. There has been large attend
ance and the program has been good
one.
Work will be resumed in the public
schools today. During the two weeks
vacation some important changes have
been made in the heating plant at the
high school building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
A GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Celebrate Fiji
fieth Anniversary of Their Mar

Special to Times-Republican.
Maurice, Jan. 6.-Mr. and Mrs. A.
Sherman, prominent citizens of Maui
rice, have just celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary. The event will
long be remembered as one of the hap
piest social function sever held in the
county. The invitations were printed
In gold letters and menu cards decorat-
ed with hand painted golden-rod sur
rounding photographs Of Mr.. and Mrs
Sherman were given as souvenirs
Among the numerous gifts to the happy
couple were purse containing $40 in
gold, gold tableware, etc. Many out-of-
town guests were present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06

as Katharine Erie, had resigned her po-
sition and declined to go on with her
part. This action necessitated an entire
change of cast According to a state
ment made by the business manager OF
the company, Miss Erie had been suffer
ing from Ill health, and as the company
expected to continue westward she was
given time in which to arrange for her
trip home in the east, but the manage
ment did not anticipate such short no.
tice. That the play was well produced
was due to the acting of Miss Nelson,
an understudy who ASHAMED the role of
leading lady and played the part in such
earnestness that she Won the admiration
of the audience from the start.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06

cure every time Five dollars box
would not stop my purchasing them
should ever suffer again as did
week before using them
ssThe one so cent box bought at my
druggists did the work and my di-
gestion is all right again.
..Many Of my neighbors have also
tried these tablets and found them to
be Just as represented and Mr.. Films
also wants me to use his name in en-
dorsing Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Signed.
y. ELLMS and CHAS.tF. BUZZELL,
a Assistant Postmaster,
South Sudbury, Mass.
Mrs. Jas. Barton, Of Toronto, Cana
de-, writes: For eighteen months
suffered from what supposed was
bladder and kidney trouble, and took
medicine from three different doctors.
without any sign OF cure. felt SO i'll
1t last Twas hardly able to do my work.
IT thought / would try a box of Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets and see is they
would make me feel better. never really
thinking had DYSPEPSIA, but after only
three or four tablets had been taken
Ill the acid trouble disappeared and then
discovered had had acid dyspepsia,
while the doctors had been treating
me for kidney and bladder trouble and
one OF them treated me for Rheumatism.
My digestion is fine. my complexion
clear and am able to do my work and
low spirits are unknown to me.
Il am so thankful for finding a sure
cure so good and so pleasant to take
as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. / am
surprised at the change they have made
In me-"
All druggists sell. and recommend Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets. because they
contain only the simple, natural di-
Gestives. and taken after meals pre-
vent acidity, and cause prompt diges-
tion and assimilation of food.
Physicians everywhere endorse them
because they are as safe for the child
as for the adult; they are invaluable
for sour stomach, nervous dyspepsia,
heartburn, gas on stomach and bowels
and every form Of stomach derange-
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
BIG DAMAGE CASE ON.
Forty Thousand Dollar Damage Suit
Brought Against the Northwestern.

Special to Times Republican.
Onawa, Jan. 6.-Interest in the term
of the district court which opened here
today centers in the $4,000 damage suit
brought by Miss Luela Pickett, of Fort
Dodge, against the c. & N. w. railway.
The damage is claimed for personal in
juries alleged to have been received
while alighting from train of defend
ant company at Mondamin, Ia. She as
serts that, as she stepped from the
platform of a night train, she fell a dis
lance of several feet, ana says it was
wholly chargeable to the railway com
pany because of the lack Of proper plat
form facilities and lights to show pas
sengers wher they were going. Fully
$50 witnesses will be examined during
the trial which will take UP most of the
term
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Injured at oeIwsin.

Waterloo, Jan. 6.-The mother OF Bert
Mellinger has gone to Oelwein in an
swer to message announcing the seri-
Gus condition of her son. He was in
Jured several days ago in the shops Of
the Chicago Great Western railway.
While going about his work a huge
hammer flew from one Of the machines,
striking him on the calf Of the leg. It
is now feared that blood poison has set
in and that a surgical operation will
have to be resorted to to save his life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
FraternaI Order Sued.

Special to mes-Republican.
Clinton, Jan. 6.-Mrs. Ella Smith has
brought suit in the district court against
the order of knights and Ladies of the
Golden Precept. In her petition she al
leges that her husband, James A. Smith,
was a member of the order in good
standing at the time of his death. That
he received certificate of membership
on April 5, 1900, calling for life insur-
ance to the amount of $1,000, none of
which has been paid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
NEW ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
Will Be Built Connecting Musoatine
and Davenport.

Special to Times-Republican
Davenport, Jan. 6.-Artices of incor-
poration OF the Davenport & Western
Electric Railway We're filed Saturday
with County Recorder Bryson. This is
the proposed electric line between Dav-
export and Muscatine, and the promot-
ers assert that the line will surely be
built. The incorporators. who are also
directors in the new company are COM
posed as follows: Robert Kercheval, U.
P. Hord, f. Y. keator, Monroe Ebi and
w. E. Snider.
The capital stock is placed at s15O,0OO,
divided into shares of $40 each. The
corporation shall begin business from
the date when the certificate of incor-
poration Is issued to 1t by the secretary
of state. and shall terminate at the ex-
piration of fifty years from said date.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Sues Horseman for SANDER.

Special to Times Republican.
Dewitt. Jan. CIV. o. CARRIER, of this
city, is plaintiff and A. N. Johnson de-
PENDANT to $1,000 SANDER suit that will
come up during the January term of the
circuit court of Clinton county.
The plaintiff and defendant are
both well known horsemen. one the
owner Of Triston and the other of Border
Wilkes. The race between the horses
was fought out before the judges at the
county fair last fall. and the judges said
that Border" won. 1t grew out of a
controversy over one of the races dur
ing which the alleged libelous remarks
were uttered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
FOUR FIRES AT cREsToN.
Game on Successive Days ana xep
Ihinus LIVELY

81
Creston, Jan. 6.-Creston seems to
have been experiencing an era of fires
this week, having had four in as many
days. The first one was in the Blair
house block and threatened for a time
to prove most disastrous, but by ener-
getlc work on the part of the fire de-
partnlent the blaze was gotten under
control. The second one destroyed a
residence property and the contents
The next one was in the depot lunch
counter and the walls and ceiling Of the
elegant new Burlington passenger sta
ton were badly damaged. The latest
blaze happened Friday destroying
three large barns, one of them filled
with agricultural implements, which
were total loss to the owner. In ev
cry case the origin was mysterious and
it is suspected that fire bugs are at
their work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Suggests Law Changes.

Special to Times-Republican.
Scranton, Jan. 6.-Editor Times Re
publican: ] notice long lis. of
changes and additions mentioned in
your isue of the 3rd to the Iowa stat
utes.
I think of two others that are very
much needed.
written contract from owners of land
before they can collect commissions
and amending the landlords .ein law so
as to protect the grain dealer as other
innocent purchasers of almost any COM
modify are protected. Yours respect
fully.
JOHN OSBORNE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
MARRIAGE at Clinton.

Clinton, Jan. 6-Miss Lucy Bonny
Curtis and Charles Brother Towle were
married Saturday evening. The groom
is the son of Maj. H. S. Towle, deceased.
The bride is the daughter of C. F. Cur
It's, president of Curtis Bros. & Co., ex-
tenslve manufacturers of sash, doors
and blinds. She is a niece of ex-Con-
gresham George M. Curtis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
FIRE AT PENN COLLEGE.
Explosion Of Chemicals in Labratery
M Starts q Bad Blaze.

Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, Jan. 6.-Penn College had
q narrow escape from fire damage of
serious character Sunday afternoon
about three o'clock. An explosion of
chemicals occurred in the chemical lab
ratory that occupies the, second aoor
of the west wing. and before the fire
company could reach the building from
the station house a mile distan. the
flames had secured a good foothold in
the room. Some persistent fire fighting
was required to put out the fire. The
loss will in the neighborhood of five or
six hundred dollars with ample insur-
ance to cover the damage. The sxplo-
sion was witnessed from the campus.
else the damage to the property might
have been greater. 1t is considered
very fortunate that the explosion did
not occur at night when the fire might
have gone beyond control.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
TURNS 1T DOWN.
Said That Fred Meyers Declines Po-
sition of Secretary to Shaw.


Des Moines, Jan. 6.-The Capital
says:
The knowledge has just become gen.
eral that Governor Shaw recently
called Fred Meyers of Denison. Ia, to
Des Moines, and rendered him the posi-
ton of private secretary to the new
secretary of the treasury. Mr.. Meyers,
who is now postmaster at Denison, and
is at the head of prosperous newspa-
per, declined the appointment. The ten-
der to Mr.. Meyers is not a surprising
move on the part of Governor Shaw.
Mr.. Meyers has been confidential adj
wiser to the governor in his campaigns,
and was formerly employed in the gov
ernor's office under Drake and later I'M
der Shaw. 1t is now stated that Cow
ernor Shaw will tender the appointment
to Smith d. Fry, the Washington news
paper man, who was formerly from
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
NEW OFFICERS in CHARGE.
Bonds Of incoming Officers Of EIdor;
Are Approved.


Are Approved.
SPECIAL to Times Republican.
Eldora, Jan. 6.-The board of super
visors today approved the bonds of the
incoming officers and their dputies. as
follows: III. s. Martin, treasurer; F.. J..
kamphoefuer, deputy: Tom c. Meader
clerk; Fred Burlingame, deputy; Jay S.
Newcomer, auditor: Lou Tucker. depu-
ty; Mrs. o. B. Chassell, county superin-
tendent of schools; August Neuman,
member of the board of supervisors The
selection of S. r. Edgington to be depu-
ty to Recorder Charles o. Ryan was also
approved. There is no change in the
office of county attorney or coroner.
The work of checking up the various
officials will be begun at once by the
board of supervisors, assisted by ex
rerts, and full and accurate report will
he published.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Sues City for $4,000.

Special to Times Republican
Davenport. Jan. 6.-The city of Dav-
onport is defendant in suit which C.
T. Blixt has brought to collect and re-
cover the sum of $4,000 for reason of an
alleged fall upon an alleged defective
sidewalk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
News Of RoIfe.

Special to Times Republican.
Rolfe Jan. 6-Twc of the rural routes
from Rolfe made their first trip Jan. 1.
Pat Hailon and Walter Spence are the
carriers.
The Rolfe telephone company is run
ming an all night Office now, with three
operators 1t has also built toll lines to
Graduate and West Bend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Damage for a Doq Bite.

Toledo, Jan. 6.-The circuit court has
affirmed the decision of the lower courts
giving Mrs. Adelaide Smith, of Fremont,
judgment for s5,400 against the estate
of the late President r. b. Hayes Mrs.
Smith was bitten by dog belonging to
the late president, and this is the cause
of action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
ACTRESS ERIE RESIGNED.
Leading Lady of the pride of Jennico'
Company Quits the Stage.

7IcdUTTy E-duy OF HIIe = T1uc OF VCIIItt0V
Company Quits the Stage.
Special to mes-Republican.
Fort Dodge, Jan. 6.-Few of those who
sat in the seats before the curtain of the
Midland theater on Friday evening. and
enjoyed The Pride of Jennico," realized
the anxiety and difficulty under which
the actors of the play, who so calmly
went thru their parts, were laboring. 1t
was noticed that considerable promp-
ting was necessary at times, but 1t was
rot known until afterwards. when the
secret cause leaked out that at ten
minutes before o'clock, just az all was
thought to be in readiness for the eve
ning's performance, the leading lady.
whose name appeared on the program
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
kRATz MAY BE ELECTED.
Sioux City Educator Talked of for
Presidency of Aberdeen Normal.


Presidency of Aberdeen Normal.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Jan. Cit is understood
that Professor H. e. Kratz, who will
not be a candidate for reelection to the
position Of superintendent of the city
schools, will become an applicant for
the position of president of various nor
NAL schools. including the one at Aber-
deem, S. D. The building for this nor
NAL school was recently destroyed by
fire, but will be rebuilt
Professor Kratz, while professor of
pedagogy in the University OF South
Dakota at Vermillion, won an enviable
reputation among the educators of the
state that would place him in the. front
rank among candidates for the bresi-
dency of the new normal school, He Is
we'll acquainted in South Dakota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Well Known Conductor Dead.

EpeciaF to Tlmes-Republican.
Sioux City, Jan. 6.-Jacob Keller, one
of the younger of the old guard of pas
senger conductors on the Illinois Cen
ira, railway, died at his residence, 51s
Jennings street, Saturday. from a
stroke of apoplexy Mr.. Keller was in
his usual health Thursday. but an APP
oplectic attack In the evening left him
until he died Saturday.
He was 4S years of age and had lived
in Sioux City a number of years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06

inttmation the family had of the fire
a neighbor saw it and called them up
by telephone and informed them of the
fact. Nearly all the goods on the low
er floor were saved, but the upper
rooms We're on fire when it was first
discovered and a cellar well stocked
was not entered for lack OF time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
CHEROKEE PAPER SOLD.
c. w. Thompson Succeeds e. Huitsch
as Editor Of the Herald.

Cherokee, Jan. &C. w. Thompson.
former principal of the Corwith, Iowa,
pubic schools, has purchased from e.
Hultsch the Cherokee Herald. He issued
his first edition Friday. Mr.. Thompson
is an experienced newspaper man. hav-
ing at one time been connected with the
Corwith Hustler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
FARM HOUSE BURNS.

Dwelling of Ernest Saunders, Near
Montezuma, Entirely Destroyed.
Special to Times Republican.
Montezuma, Jan. 6.-The farm house
of Earnest Saunders about six miles
southwest of here was burned to the
ground Friday morning about day
light 1t is supposed to have been
caused by a defective fue. The first
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Funeral of w. e. Ronnex.

Akron. Jan. 6.-The funeral of Will
liam E. Bonney. the old settler who died
was held at his late residence
on Sunday afternoon. The remains will
be inferred in Mount Hope cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
Sold Liquor ILLEGALLY.

Sigourney. Jan. 6.-Friday morning
the jury in the case of the State Of Iowa
VS.. DR.. Cline, charged with the illegal
sale Of intoxicating liquors, found him
entity