Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-28
sensation At J[SUP
Wealthy Young Farmer Leaves
Family to Elope With An
other Mans Wife.
The Erring Couple Apprehended
at independence and the
Man Detained.
Woman Is Allowed to Go to
Her Friends in Iii.
nOis.
Special to Times-R Republican.


Waterloo, Jan. 2s.-George w. Dick
nson, q wealthy young farmer living
near Jesup eloped with Mrs. James
Bloom the young and handsome wife
of a barber at that place.
1t appears that Mr.. Dickinson and
Mrs Bloom drove to independence Sat
urday expecting there to forsake their
rig and take train east. News of the
departure of the couple and suspicious
as to an elopement reached the hus-
band of the clipping Wife and officers
were put on the couples trial. The
couple We're apprehended at Indepen-
dence where Mr.. Dickinson was de-
tanned but Mrs. Bloom is reported to
have gone on eastward on an Illinois
Central passenger Saturday night.
Jesup society has never before been so
stirred as it Is at the present time. The
standing OF the couple in the commun-
ity, their prominence in society. the
wealth OF Mr.. Dickinson and his prev
tous good standing as a young man OF
integrity and honor the apparent deyo-
ton Of the woman to her husband-all
have contributed to make the affair one
of the greatest surprises for the people
not only OF Jesup, but elsewhere Mr.
Dickinson is known.
Mrs. Dickinson was not at home at
the time the couple departed. She was
in this city last week and registered at
one OF the leading hotels, but is now
away visiting, presumably with her
parents in another part OF the state.
Mr.. and Mrs Dickinson are great So
ciety people. They have one Of the
most palatial country residences in Bu-
chanan county. They live on large
farm and men are hired to conduct the
same. Mr.. Dickinson has not been
working on the farm himself. Among
the most enjoyable social events in the
social circle of Jesup and vicinity have
been those given at the hospltable Dick
insor home where Mr.. and Mrs. Dickin-
son have entertained with that open
heartedness that would do credit to
ideal entertainers anywhere. The home
is a large one. containing commodious
dancing hall where dances have been
given at intervals. Everything has
been free to those who were invited to
attend these functions.
Among the guests on various occs-
slons have been Mr.. and Mrs Bloom
The conduct Of the clipping couple to-
ward each other was not OF nature to
arouse suspicious which makes the
all the more of surprise.
Mr.. Dickinson is about 80 years Of age
and an attractive appearing young
man. He was the only child OF the sec
ond marriage of John w. Dickinson, one
OF the early settlers of the vicinity OF
Jesup and one of the wealthiest men In
that community. The father died about
a year and q half ago, aged almost 80
years. George being an only son, inner
ted most Of the wealth OF his father. He
the state university and grad
lated with honors from the law depart
nent. 1t was there that he became ac-
Iuainted with his wife, who was a stu
ient In another department OF the uni
Versity. She was highly cultured and
handsome young lady and the couple |
seemed to be we'll mated and enjoying
he most cordial relations. During the
winter she has spent considerable of |
her time at Hot Springs, Ark, on ac-
count of failing health Mr.. Dickinson
spent most of his early life on farm in |
Tox township. The family lived in sec
lon 70 until they moven to Jesup about
fifteen years ago.
Mrs. Bloom is the wife OF a well
Known Jesup barber. who came to Jes-
Up several years ago from Winthrop.
She is the daughter of Jacob Hohl. the
butcher. She formerly taught school In
his county, being a highly educated
nd beautiful woman. Mr. and Mrs.
Gloom have been among the most high
Y esteemed of all the citizens of Jesup.
Mr.. Bloom is almost heart-broken
yer the conduct of his wife
A telephone message from Indepen-
ence yesterday states Dickinson Will
ave his hearing Wednesday, bur it is
aid it is believed no case can be made
gainst him. Mrs. Bloom went east to
'uffalo to visit relatives 1t is said
dickinson fears violence at the hands
Mr.. Bloom, who, it is alleged, has
threatened to shoot him.