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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
IOWA ORATORS SELECTED.
Six Students to Contest for Honor o
Representing the State.

Special to Times Republican,.
Iowa City, Feb. 2s-The six contest
ants for the University of Iowa ora
N. Currier today are: Fred Albert. OF
Reinbeck, Grafton Camille, Desmoul-
ms" w. H. anderson. Of Maplehill,
Grafton 1.-The Missionary Explorer;
E. K. Brown, of Scion, Grafton The
March of the Constitution" n. D..
Hadley, of Webster City. grafton
Americas Moral Heritage" F. u.
Harris, OF Woodward, Grafton "Citi-
zens, Soldiers" The judges selecting
the six contestants were: LATE Young,
Of Des Moines; r. c. Barrel, state sup
erintendent, and Johnson Brigham.
state librarian.
The university contest will occur
March IA. The winner Of the contest
will receive $50 in prizes and will be
sent as Iowa's representative to the
annual contest of the Northern Ora
torieal League, to which contest the
university contest is a preliminary
The N. 0. l.. contest will be held at
the University of Chicago in May.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28

also used 1t for my catsrrh, and I can
now cheerfully recommend your remedy
to anyone who is suffering from the grip
and catarrh."-J. p. Megrew.
Miss Anna Russell, Past Worthy Coun-
selor, Lloyd Mystic Legion, 293 Endicott
Building, st. Paul, Mimi, writes:
"For years have unfortunately found
my system In a peculiarly receptive con-
dition for catarrh when I was exposed
in any way to Indictment weather. AT
those times I would be severely afflicted
with la grippe and Its unpleasant con-
sequences.
"Now for the past year and half l
have used Peruna in such cases and have
found that it not only cures me quickly,
but it also cleanses my blood and rem
dcrs me less liable to catch cold. It is
the finest preventative Of colds that
know Of and very superior tonic."-
Anna Russell.
Miss Emily Milburne, President of the
Westside Young Woman's Club, No. 152
West Congress street, Chicago, ILL.,,
writes Of several members Of the club of
which she is president, who have had
the Grip and have been quickly restored
to health by Peruna.
Mr.. Nicolas F. Rossiter, Of 463 Nor
wood avenue, Cleveland, o., had q severe
attack Of the Grip, was very sick and
under the physicians care. He, like
many others, passed the acute stage but
did not receive strength. Peruna not
only quickly restored him to his former
health, but to much better health than
he has had for years. He gives Peruna
all the praise.
Hon. Max J. Porges, Alderman Of the
Eighth District, residing at So Rivington
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
BurIinaton Route Records Burned.

Keokuls. Feb. 2S.-A serious loss
from fire occurred yesterday morning
when all the records in the office of
Yardmaster Roberts of the Burlington
route burned up. They were in his
office, which was a small and light
building in the yards Immediately in
front of the union station and across
four or five tracks from the station.
1t was 4:3O o'clock in the morning
when the fire was discovered. An
alarm was turned in. but by the time
the firemen could get there the little
building was a mass of flames and
practically nothing was saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
Eail to Roach Aare..ment.

Des Moines, Feb. 28.-The confer
ence of the joint scale committee of the
miners and mine operators in Iowa
adjourned after three days futile effort
to rench an agreement. The operators
refused to make any concessions from
last years scale and the miners refused
to receed from their demands. A second
conference is called for March II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
SUES FOR LARGE SUM.
ltinerant Sign Writer Sues City OF
Marenso.

MQren9o.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, Feb. ga firm Of attor-
news Of this have instituted a suit on
behalf of an itinerant sign painter
against the city of Marengo. In Janu-
airy the sign writer was in Marengo to
do some work, and on his return to
the depot he fell over a defective side
walk and broke his leg. The local ply
stefan who examined him declared as
guardian of the city that the fracture
was an old one and that the man had
purposely fallen to get case against
the city. He was brought here and at
the University hospital the faculty de-
clared that the break was a new COM
pound fracture. Ranck & Bradley, at
torneys of Iowa City. will therefore
back the plaintiff on these grounds and
contend for four-figured amount to
heal the broken bones Of their client.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
Carroll SHOOTING Tournament.

Special to Times Republican,.
Carroll, Feb. 2S.-The three days
shooting tournament here closed last
evening. Gilbert wins, first, cup
score 81 per cent: Potter, White and
Kline tied for second cup, 40 each, and
White won on the shoot off. Steege
won third, cup-score As.
The first two days weather was
good. Yesterday was very disagree
able
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
Tore His Ear Off.

DEBORAH, Feb. 2s.-George COLON, a
resident of this place, had his right
ear torn from his head by falling
against a door. In falling Collom':
head struck the hinge of the door, and
the entire ear and part of the cheek
was torn away. He is in serious con-
dit!on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
bob FITzsIMMoNs' .oLp.
Noted Franklin County Race Whine
Brings $1,000.


Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, Feb 2s.-Butler Throssel,
Of Sheffield, and county supervisor
from that corner of Franklin county.
has sold to Manitoba parties his ia
nous horse, Bob Fitzsimmons.' The
consideration is $4,000. The horse is
one of the celebrated race winners of
the world and was the wonder of the
1898 season when he took mark OF
2:07A and won an aggregate of $4,000
in purses AS colt Bob" was an un-
calmly fellow. witch led to his name
and all-round poor prospect from a
.horsemans point of view. Throssel
offered him for sale to Hank Weeks. OF
the Hotel Hampton, for $40 and Mr.
Weeks has been sorry since that he
laughed at the offer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
CONDEMN RIGHT OF WAY.
Des Moines G. Northern Iowa Will
Force Right of Way Thru Union

Force Right OF Way Thru Union
Park.
Special to imes-Republican.
Des Mones. Feb. 2s.-Omcers of the
Des Moines & Northern Iowa railroad
yesterday served notice upon the sheriff
stating that they would demand sher-
ifs jury to condemn right of way thru
,fnion Park and asking that the Jury be
summoned to view the property March
10 and determine the amount of the
damages. The petition was filed with
the sheriff yesterday at the same time
the notice was fled, together with a
petition In condemnation proceedings
against l.. Salisbury and d. e. Per-
kins, owners of property adjoining the
Park. The petition, after notice had
been served. was withdrawn because of
a defeat in the description OF acreage
it is desired to take.
1t is probable that the park board
Will seek to enjoin the sheriff from
condemning the property. 1t is the
contention of the board that railroad
has not the right to condemn public
property for its purposes and in this
particular case, where 1t Is proposed to
take the entire river front Of the park,
1t is claimed that the railroad will ruin
the park beyond redemption and rem
der 1t worthless for park purposes.
The survey for this road extends
north from East Third street and Lo-
Gust streets along the river bank thru
Union park and thence west along the
river bottom to the plant of the Flint
Brick Company. From this point ii runs
north along the river bank between the
river and the grade of the Interurban
road to the water level leading out from
the river east of Saylor. 1t is the inten-
ton of the promoters of this road to
build a line from Des Moines thru
Boone, Webster City. Britt, Blue Earth
and on to Minneapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
Lodae Home Projected.

Sioux City, Feb. 2S-The members of
Sioux City lodge, No. 2, Sons of Her
mann, will erect a lodge home in Sioux
City. to cost from $4,000 to $4,000.
There will be lodge room, dance hall
with gallery, and offices. The lodge
has membership of $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28

street, New York, suffered with the Grip,
two bottles Of Peruna cured him. He
also writes that he knows large nuns
Der Of people who have been cured of
the Grip by Peruna.
Hon. Charles w. Culkin, Alderman OF
the Seventh Assembly District Of the
Borough Of Manhattan, residing at As
Eighth avenue, New York, writes that
he was laid up several days with the
Grip. On the fifth day he was advised to
try Peruna. He did SO and found him-
self better within twenty-four hours.
This remedy soon restored him to hia
usual vigorous health.
Mr.. Martin Edwards, Presidents Of the
County Clare Mems Benefit Society, 623
West Forty-Ninth street, New York,
writes that he was cured Of the Grip by
short course Of treatment with Peruna.
Miss Blanche Dumont, President OF
the Athena Club, 4ll0 Aldrich avenue
North, Camden Place, Minneapolis
Mimi, says she was cured Of the Grip.
Nothing helped her until she tried Pee
runa. Felt better next day after Begin
ming its use. Was able to be out Of bed
the third day. She also tells Of others
who were cured by Peruna.
La Grippe Is epidemic cakarrh. Pc.
runa cures cakarrh, hence Peruns Is
specific for IL grippe.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
WILL GO INTO LIQUIDATION.
ottumwa Building and Loan Assooia
ton Becomes Defunct.

ton Becomes Defunct.
Special to Times Republican.
ottumwa, Feb. 2s.-The board Of di-
rectors of the Fidelity Building and
Loan Association has decided that the
association should go into liquidation.
A statement of the financial condition
Of the concern was not made public,
but Ii was known to have done a large
business j. d. Ferret was president
of the association, which is their insti-
tuition of this nature to become insolv-
ent during the past few weeks, and
with all Of which Ferree had been
closely identified. He has been away
from the city on visit for some time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28

Philip Gerst. former city treasurer of
Buffalo, N. Y. was arrested Thursday,
charged with Incorporating $4,000
Of the city's funds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-28
Assaults Youna Girl.

Special to Times Republican.
Shenandoah, Feb. 2S.-John Culver
was arrested here yesterday charged
with committing an assault on Miss
Pontius. 16 years old. Culver gave bail.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22
CORNWALL.

Miss Ina Shortly came up from Rutland
for a short vacation at home
Miss Eva Lyons and Miss Florence Walker
Of Boston Mass, are the guests Of w f.
Church
On Monday last Parker Scarf, young son
of F. d. Scarf, had the misfortune to break
his arm badly
Quite company of young people 60
this week to Long Point for few days
outing
Mrs. Ida Gray, of Syracuse n. Y, with her
daughter, is spending a short season with her
mother at the old homestead.
IIaying is nearly or quite finished on the
up land, in consequences Of the dampness
the intervale will linger for some time to
come,
Nearly enough names have been secured to
admit the engaging an elocutionist to give a
course here, if there are others who would like
to avail the opportunity, please send then
names, that the meeting may be decided
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22
RIPTON.

Gov. Stewart made us a flying visit on
Tuesday last.
Mrs. George Woodbury. Of Weston, is here
on visit to her parents.
J. c. Pierce Of Vergennes, made us flying
call on Friday last.
Frank Pierce Of Worcester, Mass, was here
on fishing trip the 18th inst.
a laughter was born Aug 10th, to Mr..
and Mrs William Whittemore.
Mrs. Rose Baker has returned and is ar
ranging her house.
Mrs. William Smith, is under the doctors
care.
Miss Ethel Billings has gone to Poultney, on
two weeks visit to relatives.
On several mornings OF late, the mercury
has been well down in the forties.
Mrs. f. NJ. King Of Middlebury, is here on
visit among friends Years ago she was a
resident here
c. F. Partridge and friend Of East Middle
bury, visited at c. w. Gilmore's on Friday
last.
II. +. Ferris and family Of New Haven,
were in town on Sunday last and were in at
tendance at the Methodist church.
The Rev F. r. Sherwood of Albany, \. V,
will preach in the NJ. Z. church on Sunday
SYST inst.
Henry Ellis and wife Of Ticonderoga, y. V,
were here on the 18th inst, guests at ]. Z.
Goodros.
1t is said that Mr. Washington Huntley,
will occupy Mrs. Bakers house IN the near
future.
G. w. Gilmore has been looking for COW,
that was put in pasture belonging to Mr.
Battell, but who escaped some weeks ago.
Clarence Iangworthy and wife Of Middle
bury, We're guests at p. y. Campbelfs on
! Sunday last
1t is proposed to hold Republican Rally
at the town hall on the evening Of the 27th
inst. Good speakers from abroad are eN-
Pected.
Hon. Harry Cushman, one OF the ablest
men in Bennington county, will address the
voters of this town Wednesday, Mug Fl, on
the great issues Of this campaign.
There will will be no services at the Meth
odist church on Sunday, 24th inst, nor prayer
meeting on following Thursday evening,
preacher at camp meeting
The mercury indicated forty degrees on the
morning of 18th inst. with a clear sky. We
hear Of a light, white frost in two places, but
no damage.
The caucus that was warned, met on the
evening OF the 18th, and adjourned without
making any nominations. The attendance
was not large.
Certificates OF nomination for town repre-
sentative have been filed in favor OF J. ).
Chandler, II. |. Spoor, y. \. Fletcher, y g..
Chandler, and T. Billings, and as candidates
for justices in favor of G.. /. Young, G.. +.
Earr, 5. ID. Damon, a. c. Benedict, d. w.
Smith, c. d. Bclden, b. +. Tucker 6. J..
Hodges, II. l. Spoor, ]. 5. Chandler, l. A.,
| Sparks, jeremiah Manning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22
BRISTOL.

DR.. a. NJ. Norton went to Warren and back
saturday.
Mrs y. 5. Duckett Of the Queen City is
spending a few weeks with friends in town.
Local politics are getting warm here, es-
pecially on the representative question.
Attorney F. W. Thomas Of NIiddlebury was
in town Saturday.
II. c. Brown Of the Queen City spent sun
day in town with his family.
+. !. Clark spent Sunday with his brother
c. c. Clark, in Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. !. f. Whitney are at home
from a weeks visit in Jericho.
Mrs. Edward Jenney of South Bristol Is in a
poor state OF health.
Frank Wood of Boston was the guest Of
his father, +. a. Wood over Sunday.
b. y. Atkins and L. S Warner made a
business trip to Middlebury Monday.
Deputy Sheriff Z. 3. Palmer was in Water
bury Monday.
Mrs. Lucinda Gillette of Mora; y. V, is
visiting relatives here
Bert Casey has resumed his work in Atkins
drug store after a severe illness.
II. f. Hasscltine and Landon and Barlow
Abernethy are al the lake.
4 teachers examination will be held in
Bristol next week Friday and Saturday.
Mrs +. S. Grow and Miss Addie Grow Of
New Haven were the guests Of relatives here
Saturday.
There was no preaching service at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday, the pastor
being absent on vacation.
Z Whitney went 10 the Queen Citv
Monday, where he has job at carpenter
work.
y. E. Webb of New York is a guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. L. A. Dodge at Hillside cottage
Mrs Webb and child have been here several
weeks.
Miss Maytie Jeffreys, who has been the
guest Of Miss Carrie Patterson for several
weeks, returned to her home in Dannemora
n. V, Monday.
w. E. Hanks has sold mill and other
property in Huntington to G. +. Bartlett Ut
lonesville, taking in exchange a house and
| lot on Spring street in this village.
/Frank Baska of this town and Miss lds
Sears of Lincoln were united in marriage al
the Catholic rectory, August 10, by the Rev
Father d. {. Cofey
Deputy Sherifs Palmer, Bean and Rowley
raided the drug stores OF b. A. Atkins and d
| A. Bisbee Friday morning. Quite a largt
quantity of whiskey, alcohol and beer wert
taken from each place
Miss Grace Bosworth will lead the Christian
| Endeavor meeting in the Baptist church, anC
| Miss Jennie Smith the Epworth League meet
ing in the Methodist church next Sunday
evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22

ting the school building for this purpose has
already commenced.
The exercises at the church Sunday evening
were conducted entirely on prohibition lines
and our great rum selling Uncle Samuel, Rev
Sam Small, local option, etc, received devout
chastising, unlike some Of the recent meetings
held in different localities. This was all one
way.
The remains of Amos Phillips were sent
from Burlington Monday. He died from the
effect of a shock at the Mary Fletcher hospital
where he bad gone for treatment. His age
was S. years. Mr.. Phillips was one of our
large and successful farmers, owning two farms,
one in Starksboro and one at the Mills known
as the Ezekiel place, which he bought few
years since. The funeral was held from his
late home Tuesday, Rev. True Hill of the
Free Will Baptist church, Lincoln, of which
the deceased was a member, officiating. In
terment in Bristol cemetery. The goodly
attendance of neighbors and friends at the last
sad rites attested the esteem in which Mr..
Phillips was held by this community. lie
leaves widow, one daughter and three sons
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22
County 11eps
ADDISON.

About 80 couples attended the dance at the
town hall on Friday evening last.
William Wood and family spent Tuesday at
the lake.
Misses Rena and Grace OBryan are at
Long Point camping with party of friends.
Mrs. X. w. Day and son Harold visited
Mrs. +. A. Norton on Thursday last.
Harry Smith of Bellows Falls is spending
some time with his aunt, Mrs. Fred Owen.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs.
Fred Wilmarth on Wednesday of next week.
Miss Maud Wait of Montreal is visiting at
William Woods
Miss Eva Smith returned from Cornwall on
Friday after spending the past week with her
aunt, Mrs. Ira Hamblin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckenzie Gulley are visiting
friends in town. They return to their home
in Canton, n. y, soon.
Mr.. and Mrs William Botsford are at 5. w.
Elmer's for few days. They will move to
Bristol soon and Mr.. Botsford will take up his
duties as principle of the graded school in
that place after Sept. /.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22
BRIDPORT.
lingsland IS on the So list.

Ira Kingsland is on the sick list
W. NJ. Grandy is troubled with erysipelas.
Mrs. Frank Crane is visiting friends in town.
Z. 3. Tewett Of Berton Iiarbor Mich, was
a recent guest IN town.
J. c. Moore, of Shoreham, was at J. T..
Wrights on business Monday.
\ party of young people had a merry time
at Dunmore's famous lake, last week.
Miss Annie Leonard, Of Shoreham, recently
spent several days at !. L. Wrights.
Mrs. Z. 5. Converse and her friend Miss
Calender attended picnic at EIurd's Cove
last Saturday.
Rev Mr. Wright, Of Jersey City, spoke to
an appreciative audience at the Congregational
church last Sunday.
Ten dollars were realized at the lawn party
given by the ladies Of the Methodist Society
last Friday evening.
Miss Ada Calender of Middebury, return
ed to her home, Monday, after spending a
week at the Converse homestead.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22

There was a very pleasant social event
at Cornwall Wednesday evening, Aug. 20 at
the resident of Mr.. and Mrs. John O. Bene-
diet when their daughter, Ethel \. Benedict
was united in marriage to Edward NJ.
Mathews, eldest son Of Mr. and Mrs. c. J.
Mathews Of Middlebury. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. :. H. Barnum pastor Of
the Congregational church Of Cornwall at
eight O'Clock in the presence Of the relatives
and intimate friends of the happy couple.
The best man was Friedrich b. Mathews,
brother Of the groom, and the bridesmaid
was Miss Mildred Hanks OF Addison. 1t was
one of the prettiest weddings Of the season
and the young people have the best wishes
Of a host Of friends for long and happy
welded life. They will take a short trip and
will live in Cornwall, having purchased the
L. w. Spauding farm
Last week Thursday, very social day was
passed at Dunmore and Hide Park, by party
of campers who came over from Rochester the
day before to meet their aunts, uncle, and
many cousins on this side of the mountain.
Short notice prevented sending word to all.
The Rochester party We're Crosby Martin,
wife, daughter and two granddaughter, his
brothers W. b. Martin secretary of state of
Iowa, his wife and youngest son of Des
Moines, his sister Mrs Elisha Fiske, husband
and daughter of Montpelier, also Mr.. Flynn
Guernsey of Rochester. The friends from
this side of the mountain were Mrs. Esther
Wainwright and two granddaughter, {. ].
Kingsley and wife, ID. f. Gibson and wife Of
Salisbury, O. A. Briggs wife and son, a. a.
Briggs, wife, son and daughter of Leicester,
| J. L. Douglas, wife, son and two daughters of
Cornwall, also his niece Eloise Kinds Of
Pitsford, meeting friends in such retreat
with music, good cheer and plenty of food
made US hope for other similar meetings in
| the future.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-22
SHOREHAM.

Dr. Plat was in Bennington on Monday.
Mrs. and Mrs Bushby went to Plattsburg
on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. O. Bascom are with her
mother, Mrs. Sarah Plat.
Martin Post OF Hamilton, \. Y, spent
Sunday at c. \. North's.
DR.. Elizabeth Squires and son returned to
Albion the last Of the week.
The Lake House at Larrabees Point is more
than full Of summer guests.
Horton and Herbert Farnham Of Sudbury,
were at IL. w. Jones over Sunday.
The y. NJ. c. y. Of Schenectady, \. Y, is
having camp at Hands Cove.
Conductor Parker and family of Ticondero-
ga spent Sunday at Nj. p. Cooks,
\ teachers examination will be held in
Shoreham, next Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncy Lewis Of sun Prairie
Wis, visited at II. w. Jones last week.
Mrs Chef Slavery and daughter are with her
sister, Mrs NJ p. Cook, for few days.
Mrs. Anna Warner and children are with
her aunt, Mrs. g. II. Hall, for few days.
The fall school in districts 10 and II, vii
begin Sept LIST, all other schools in towr
| begin Sept. 9Th.
Mrs. X. w. Merrett, wishes to invite tn,
friends OF her aunt Mrs. Esther Forbes, to
call upon her during the next few weeks.
The Hands Cove Chapter, Daughters of thu
American Revolution of Shoreham, held thei
first annual Rally at Hands Cove on Saturday
August 10th 1902, the anniversary of thu
battle of Bennington, About 100 invited
guests and members were in attendance
Tables had been erected in a beautiful grow
near Hands Cove on Lake Champlain. TIT
grounds were decorated with American flags
a bountiful dinner was served shortly aite
twelve o'clock, after which the Regent Mrs
c. n. North called the assembly to order, anC
after a few preliminary remarks the pos
prandal exercises began by singing AulC
Laug Syne." a congratulatory telegram wa
read by Mrs. North from Mrs. Florence Gra
Estey, state regent of Vermont and after thi
she introduced Miss Ada Calendar of tn
Ethan Allen chapter of Middlebury, who's
grandfather and great grandfather were witt
Allen at Ticonderoga, Miss Calendar spok
briefly and happily of the work of the ID. A
X. Then Mrs. X. O. Bascom of the Ian