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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
WORK TO BEGIN THIS FALL.
Authoritative Announcement Regard
ina Iowa CITY e. Cedar Rapids Line,

Specia! to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, Aug. l6.-Announce-
ment is made authoritativoly that wor.
on the new inteurban electric line from
Cedar Rapids To Iowa City will be COM
menced this fall. probably in a few
weeks. All the right-of-way has been
secured ard all the material has been
ordered. III will not be necessary to
erect power plant. Messrs. w. G..
Bows and Isaac Il. Smith, the promote
ers of the interurban. have secured OPP
tions on 20 per cent of the stock of the
Cedar Rapids Electric Light & Power
Company. and they Will operate the in
ctrurban line with that plant. a new
triple expansion vertical engine has
been ordered built to furnish the addi-
t;onal power. 1t will take ten months
10 build it, but in the meantime "a sec
ord hand engine has been secured
which VIII be installed iIEmediateiy. 1t
is the intention of the promoters to
make the Iowa City line the first one of
n series which viii radiate from Cedar
Rapids 10 all the surrounding towns.
Ample capital in Ohio is said to be be-
bind the enterprise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
SHELBY COUNTY PIONEERS.
Annual Reunion to Be Held at Harlan.
Septsnber 3.

Harlan. Aug. 16.-The annual meet
ing and picnic of the Shelby County Old
Settlers Association will be held at the
fair grounds on Sept. 8. This meeting
for some years has not commanded the
attention that it should in this county,
but change in this respect has been
decided upon for this year. The Old
Settlers Association has asked the
Harlan Commercial Exchange to CO.
operate With them in making this day
worthy of the occasion. Committees on
advertising. entertainment and finance
have been appointed and are doing
good work. A program is also we'll UNI
der way. which is sure TO prove attrac-
tive and entertaining. 1t is expected
that the merchants will close their
places of business at noon and remain
closed till p. M. on Sept. 3. An adj
dress will be delivered by Judge Walter
I. Smith, on THE Development of
Southwestern Iowa and Its Pioneers"
The occasion will be We'll advertised.
and every effort will be made to make
the day one of profit and pleasure to all
who attend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
PRINCE S vIR0QU4, MD.
Practising Physician and Lecturer,
Sister Of 0ronyatekha Head Of the Order Of Forresters
Of the World,
Endorses Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound After Following Its Record For Years.

From time publishing newspapers
hams Vegetable Compound peculiar
permitted
publish n sartc
is for to devote much by of Of
Vroqua both and family
brother in rank Of the Good Tepars of the world
b. Finch chief
OF the world Toronto Princess v
the nited States for the past twenty-five her standing
the West She letter Mrs Pinkham of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
NEW BANK OPENED.
Farmers Savings Bank Begins Busi
ness at Allison.
,ecial TO Times Rapl,blican

Special to Times Republican.
Allison. Aug. 16.-'rhe Farmers Saw
ings bank opened its doors for business
yesterday. Its capital stock is $4,000.
held by thirty-siN stockholders. most of
whom are representative business men
and farmers of Allison and vicinity. c.
Il. Peterson and A. u. Weber of Clar-
ion. aud w. r. Jameson. of Dows. are
also interested in the new enterprise.
The officers are: Geo. W. Wild. pres
ident; NJ. Ct. Baldwin. vice presidents:
l.. r. Bourquin. cashier and a. L..
Peterson. assistant cashier. The new
is the possessor of the fines!
bank building in the county, and its
Success is assured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
Farm Hand MISSING.

Monticello Aug. 16.-Inke Mohlnan,
an enlploye on the farm Of Fred Huels
has mNsterouslN disappeared He has
not been seen since July %? when he
was shocking oats in a field in COM
pany with Huels and another farm
hand named Sam Humble. II is alleged
there was a supply of beer on tap and
some quarreiing. Mohlman failed to
come to the house in the evening with
the other men, and no one can be found
who has seen him since that afternoon.
Much mystery surrounds the affair
and the neishbors are asking that it be
cleared UP. The fact that Mohlman
did not call for his clothing or back pay
adds to the mystery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
OL NEIL ABANDONED
Pioneer Prospecting Company
Gives Up Attempt to Find Oil
at Frederika.
Last Chapter in the Search for
0leogmous Wealth in That
Vicinity.
Considerable Money Spent by
Stockholders for Purpose OF
Investigation.
o Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Prospecting Oil Company has given vi
hope of finding oil in paying quantities
al FREDERICK and has ceased operations
for the want of funds. The drill anG
machinery We're loaded al Frederika
and shipped TO Sueeter, H., Wednes-
day, where they will prospect for coal
The officers Will make Il report and
publish the same as soon as the secre-
t;,ry, Mr.. f. II. Martin, returns from
his business in North Dakota.
This will be rather sad news to the
stockholders here and elsewhere. There
IS no question but that the last chapter
in searching for hidden oleaginous
wealth in the bowels of the earth at
I'rederika has now been written. and
that no further effort will be made to
disclose oil there in paying quantity,
especially by the Pioneer Company,
tho the Wapsie Valley Company is still
drilling.
The Pioneer Prospecting Oil Com
pany was organized last winter princi
rally by people from Tripoli. many of
the leading business men there being
connected as officers or as heavy stock
holders in the company, which started
out with flattering prospects, but like
ether evanescent schemes it has gone
up in bubble However, the organizers
of the COMPANY and so far as we know
all the stockholders Went into the COM
pany for the purpose of determining
if possible if there really was oil in
paying quantity in that SECTION. Stock
sold first at cents a share, then at 10
cents. and The highest sum paid per
share was Ii cents. Good sized blocks
of shares went here at the latter and
maximum figure. People who bought
it We're able to make the contributions
for the sake of the knowledge of geo.
logical science in this section of Iowa.
Two wells We're put down, one some
thing over a thousand feet and the
other LIS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
creston,s Masonic Temple.

Special to Times Republican,.
Creston, Aug. 16.-The committee of
the Masonic lodge of this place who
have charge of the new temple which
is being erected here. have made ar
engagements TO have a public demon
stration on the occasion of the laying
of the corner stone of the building,
August IS. They have received as
surances from nearly all the state Off
GERS of the order that they will be
present at the laying, and Judge H. NJ
Towner. of Corning, has been secured
to deliver an address. 1t is proposed
to make it u great day in the history
of the Masonic lodge of this place and
many visitors from out of the city are
expected to be in attendance
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
Hardin County Reunion.

Special to Times Republican.
New Providence, Aug. Is Thurs
day was the nineteenth reunion OF the
q. A. II. at Union and many from this
township Went down to hear and see
the exercises which We're opened by a
song from the Union quartet. followed
by prayer by Rev Wilkinson. of the
NJ. l.. church. Union delivered the adj
dress of welcome thru one of her cit
liens, Col j.. W. Lawrence, which was
to by t,ldora thru one of he.
citizens followed by another song by
the Union quartet. Chaplain Cole. of
the Iowa Soldiers Home delivered the
address of the day going back and re
viewing the war of the rebellion with
its causes and results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
MRS. FAuLk GOES INSANE.
Husbands Ingratitude Said to be Cause
OF Her Mental COLLAPSE.

Special To Times Republican,
Sioux City. Aug. 16. Mrs NJ. L.
Faulk, formerly principal of the Morn
ingside College, escaped Yesterday af-
ternoon from the Samaritan hospital.
where she was taken Thursday night
mentally deranged, and after a long
search by the police was finally recap
eufed. Mrs. Faux was married n few
years ago and her wages Went towards
paving her husbands expenses at the
SIOUX City medical college. She was
refused recollection for this fall, and it
is said went TO her husband at Spencer
who told her Ito Shift for herself" She
returned to Sioux City and THURSDAY
became violently insane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
MORE TROUBLE FOR BRANT.
Feels That He Has Been Insulted by
Republicans at Home.

Special TO Times publican.
Iowa City, Aug Sensational
headlines in last evenings issue OF the
Daily Republican closing with the
statement "A Contemplate Insult Of
Tered to the Republican, tell of more
trouble for Editor Brant of this city,
This time he is at outs with his party
at home. lit seems that in calling the
republican convention for the Eighth
Judicial district. composed of Iowa and
johnson counties. which is to meet at
nominating Il candidate for district
Judge Chairman butcher issued the call
tlrst in a Marengo paper. Without giving
any information to The editor of the
Iowa City Republican. For this con
temptiblc insult" Mr.. Bran became
very angry and his paper has already
begun to publish clippings from demo-
Rcnlley, who is at present the only
candidate seeking the republican noni-
nation. Is Il weak candidate for the re-
pGblieans to choose. Grants attack ON
Renley and the republican party here
will be regretted. but will probably not
cause great harm.
Mr.. Brant SAYS
Only one candidate is seriously mon
toned. Milton I,emley. Lis ability is
conceded. but the numerous predictions
made by Well informed republicans that
he can not be elected. indicates tina
there Is opposition to him that should
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
SUPERVISOR WALTON RESIGNS
Hardin County Official Quits Office Be
cause of nh Health

Special to imes-Republican.
Iowa Falls Aug. 16.-A vacancy has
been created OF the board of super
yisors of Hardin county by the resig-
nation of Supervisor Walton who re-
tires from the board on account of ill
health which has prevented him from
attending to his official duties for sew
eral months. Mr.. Waltons term will
expire December 81, and whether the
vacancy will be continued until that
time or an appointment made to fill
it is not known. Mr.. Walton's sue
cessor on the board will be T. r. Stew
ems, of Alden. who was nominated by
the republicans last spring and will be
elected in November.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
STRIKE DECLARED OFF.
Electrical Workers for Iowa Telephone
Go Back to Work.

Davenport. Aug. 16. The local
branch of the Electrical Workers union
at meeting yesterday declared off the
strike against the Iowa Telephone COM
pany and all the strikers who had re-
manned in town went back to work.
Practically the entire force had gone
out in sympathy with the striking line
men and operators at Des Moines, but
as the strike was making no progress
elsewhere in the state, the strikers here
went back to work, as one of them ex-
pressed it, lin sympathy with them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
GREAT BALL GAME.
Fats and Leans Toy With the Sphere
at Montour.

Special to Times Republican.
Montour, Aug. ld.-t game of bali
between the fats and leans of this city
was played Friday resulting in a VIC
tory for the fats TO the tune of 16 to
10. The game was exciting thruout.
The features of the game were the
splendid batting and fielding of VIM.
Thompson, of the Courier, for the
leans" and VIM. Walker for the fats.
Neither made q hit. and their fielding
was replete with errors. Out of a pos
sible 20, each of the above named ac-
cepted single chance. Their work
was somewhat Disappointing. inasmuch
as Mr.. Walker was the star player
of Hastings, Neb., until recently, and
Mr.. Thompson has in his wardrobe
three suits used by him IN some of the
professional teams. AS soon as the
above named get into practice another
game will in all probability be played.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16

some We're rled yesterday. snoufTer
was the second and the jury was COM
posed OF Messrs. John NJ. Blain, L. j..
Janda. w Mhelan. Ia Camel, e. "
Smith and John Mcintyre.
The evidence showed that Snouffer
WAS not in the same boat with Golden
who carried the permit, but he was
seen moving towards the net and one
testified TO having seen fish attached
to his boat.
Thr case against Harry Bachman
was discharged by TIE STATE from lack
of sufficient evidence and that against
Julius Sachinan and Fred Borl>orny
continued till next week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
SEARCHING FOR FAMILY.
Soldier Who Served in China Looking
for Wife and Children.
Snccial TO Hines Eenunlican

for Wife and Children.
Special to Times Republican.
Creston. Aug. l6.-i'red l.. Howe, a
young man about Is years of age who
has seen much service in the regular
army and has been wounded on several
occasions. was in the city yesterday
searching for his family. who when he
went TO the Boxer War in China as a
nlascott for Company c. Ninth regi-
ment. United States army, resided at
MaNsyile. ny. He was present with
General Fred Funston during the Phil
ippine campaign and was wounded
there. Young Howe was the man who
placed the stars and stripes on the
walls of the besieged city of Fsin Tsin.
He afterwards marched with his com
pany on Pekin and here was injured in
such a manner as to render him deaf
and dumb He is now in search of his
folks, who have moved away from
Maysville. and being without means of
support is dependent upon charity for
obtaining a living.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM.
Residence of NeIs johnson at Radcliffe
Badly Damaded

Special to Times Republican.
Radcliffe, Aug. 16.-During a severe
electrical storm Thursday evening
about 1870 o'clock the new frame
house of Nels johnson was struck by
lightning and set on fire. The fire alarm
was Immediately turned in and by the
prompt and efficient work OF the fire
department the building WAS saved, not
until. however. the roof and first story
We're burned. The building WAS occu-
pied by Adam liimmel, who discovered
the fire. y great deal OF damage was
done to the household goods. The adj
joining house occupied 10y j. II. john
son was badly scorched and several
windows We're kr/ ked out by the hose
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
BEAN DINNER DAY.
Geneva's Unique Celebration Was a
Great Success

Great Success.
Special to Times Republican.
Geneva. Aug. 16.-Al.ho the weather
WAS threatening it is estimated that
l.5oo people We're in Geneva bean din
her day. Over 100 came down from
Hampton, about seventy tive from
AclSley, and other neighboring towns
We're we'll represented. The first event
of the day was the Clay bird shoot
Many crack shots We're present and
every shoot was closely contested. j.
l.. Graham of Hampton made the best
average, Mr. Blake of Ackley second.
and Frank Beach third. \ fine program
was rendered in the big tent. the short
addresses being exceptionally good. AT
l. O'Clock an old fashioned bean dinner
Was served. which was We'll enjoyed by
the numerous guests. The afternoon
was spent in sports. which We're inter
esting, as many racers We're III town. j.
III. Scales of Ackley scooped the most
prizes. The ball game WAS closely con-
tested. but the single men. after Il hard
fought battle of eleven innings. worstcd
the married men by a score of / to -.
A fine assortment of farm produce
and flowers We're displayed
for which liberal prizes We're awarded
Mrs. G.. Whaley, of Plymouth. Iowa.
had her pocket picked of a considerable
sum of money. and several farm houses
west of town were burglarized. Other
wise the day was characterized by good
order. Those present from other towns
were Well satisfied with the celebration
and many expressed the wish for mere
bean dinner daNS i'm the future
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
PHYSICIAN is SUED.
Alleged to Have Communicated Scarlet
Fever to Patients Son.

Special 20 Ilmes -FepubIlcan.
Creston, Aug. 16-H. Y. Brown. of
Kent, has filed Il suit with the county
clerk, claiming of DR.. III. NJ Norton.
of the same place. the sum of $4,000
damages and for cause OF action claims
that Norton, While acting as their fam
llN physician, came to his home to
Wait on his Wife. after having been
to attend q scarlet fever patient, With
out properly fumigatins his clothes,
and as a result. his (Brcwn's) son con-
tracted the disease of scarlet fever and
died as result of it. The death of
the son is accredited to Norton's care
lessness and the amount is asked for
depriNing Brown of the service of the
boy until he should have become of
age
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
sNouFFER FOUND GUILTY..
Cedar Rapids Man Convicted Of Ilesa
Fl

F!sHIH9.
Cedar Rapids. Aug. 1s Six men.
good and true yesterday afternoon af-
ter hearing the evidence in the case of
Budd s;nouffer charged With Illegal
fishing deliberated for several hour
and returned verdict and j. j. Snouff-
er, Jr., will be sentenced for tho offense
probably this morning by Justice Rail-
Snoutter WAS one of a set of sportsmen
several days ago for SEEMING in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
LIGHTNING CAUSES LOSS.
Large Farm Barn Burned to the
Ground Near New Providence.

Special to Times Republican.
New Providence. Aug. 1.-THE large
stock barn of II. n. Peckham. just
across the line in Union township, was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground Thursday night, together With
large amount of hay and some grain
and the family horse. We have not
heard the particulars as to the amount
of loss. but think it is not less than
$1,000 partially covered by insurance
in the Providence Mutual.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
MORE LOSS BY LIGHTNING.
Two Barns Destroyed in Recent Storms
Near Popeioy.
,ecial to Times -Republican

Special to Times Republican
Popejoy, Aug. l6.-The large barn of
w. w. Hale. southeast of town was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground. consuming a large amount OF
hay, tools and four head of horses
y barn owned by e. j. Greyert. liv-
ing six miles south of Bows. was struck
by lightning and burned in Tuesday
nights storm. No stock was lost and
the barn was Well insured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
Coal Heavens Strike Settled.

Speclal TO Ilmes-EepUbllcah.
Fort Dodge, Aug. 10 The coal heav-
els strike in The Illinois Central yards
hats been settled ;lmicably and the men
have returned To their work. having
been given back their box car to Csc as
u club room. The hosting engineers
who struck in sympathy have also re-
turned to work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
DocToREp TIE MILK.
a Cedar Rapids Mikman Was Using
Form aIdehyde.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids. Aug. l6.-Cedar Rap
ids Aug. 16.-It has been discovered
that at least one mikman in Cedar
Rapids has been using formaldehyde in
his milk. a mother i'm Central Park
noticed that her baby was falling rap
idly and upon the advise OF a physician
submitted some of the milk to Profess
sor Bates of Coe College for analysis.
He found that it contained a strong
solution of formadehyde.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
BALL PLAYER BREAKS LEG.
Greene Defeats New Hampton at
Doueherty Picnic.
Special to Times Republican.

Dougherty, Aug. 16.-1n the ball
game yesterday the score was . to 8
in favor of Greene. The New Hampton
team WAS handicapped by Fl. O'Niel.
me of their best players. breaking his
leg in the third inning. The crowd at
the picnic was not so large as usual
on account of rainy weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
Corner Stone laid.

Special TO Times -RepUhIlcan
Harin. Aug. rs. The corner ston,
Of the Masonic temple was laid yester-
day afternoon with impressive cere-
niony. Grand Master Gardner, Crane
Secretary Parvin aud Junior Crane
Warden Dulavy represented the grand
lodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
MRS. BEARDsAeAR TO REMAIN.
Mrs. w. NJ. eBardshoar Will Continue
TO Reside In A,aas

" neSloe IN AfneS.
Ames. Aug. 16.-At a short meeting
OF the board of trustees last Thursday
it was decided TO tender Mrs. Beard
shear ground on the campus to erect a
residence for herself and family on the
same terms granted to members of the
faculty. This tender has not as vet
been formally made, but will be made
regularly by the board at its coming
meeting 1t is understood that Mrs.
Beardshear will accept the offer We
are glad to learn that she will remain
as resident of Anes and that she has
decided that the place which has been
home for eleven years and where her
honored husband is laid to rest will
continue to be her home in future years
and that her children will gain their
education in the school which owes so
much to their father for strength and
commanding position in the state and
nation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
Would Not Insure Him
Insurance Companies refused
to insure the Rev. ]. w.
Wesley because he
had kidney trouble.

This case is but one of thousands
where the head of the house was re-
fused insurance because he had kid
in despair when some friend recon
mended DR.. David kennedy's Favor
lite Remedy and it cured him.
Mr.. 1eisley writes:
My kidneys and liver We're in
bad condition and | was anxious
for relief l had tried many rem
edies without success and when |
bought bottle of 'Favorite Rem
edy it was with but little faith
in its ever helping me. but in 4
short time it effectively proved its
merit. Perhaps the best proof l
can give that it has completely
cured me is to state that j have
since been accepted by four differ
ent life insurance companies.
The Rev. Mr.. Wesley is the pastor
OF the First Reformed Church of ST
Paris, Ohio. and is as we'll the editor
of the St Paris Dispatch.
There is no question that DR.. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is the best
and surest medicine in the world for
diseases of the kidneys, liver. bladder
and blood, rheumatism, dyspepsia and
chronic constipation, as well as the
weaknesses peculiar 10 women. Ii
quickly relieves and cures inability to
hold urine and the necessity of getting
up a number of times during the nigh;
1t puts an end to that scading pain
when passing urine and corrects the
bad effects OF whiskey and beer.
All druggists sell Dr. David Ken
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80 Cent Size and the regular 81 size
bottles.
Sample bottle enough for trial, free
by mail.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
THIRTY-oNE NovlcEs
Large Access;ons to Sisters of Charity
at Dubuque.

DUBUQUE. Aug. TO-. The largest re-
eeption TO religious life ever seen in
DUBUQUE occurred yesterday. when
thirty-one novices We're received into
the order of Sisters of Charity at the
mother house. The ceremonies began
at o'clock and Wee conducted by
Rev. Father Rosewinkle of Milwaukee,
a Jesuit priest. Nearly all the young
women reside outside the city and have
been under instruction at the mother
house for two years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-16
A FARMER SUICIDES.
Ernest Timm. Living West of Hamp.
ton. Kills Himself

Special to Times-Republiean.
Hampton Aug. 16. Ernest Tmm.
living twelve miles west of here com
mitted suicide by blowing his head off
with shot gun. He left note in his
room stating his body could be found
in the pasture. Family troubles were
the cause