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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
The Grinnell News.

Snider possession Of the property after
Nov. l, 1902. But since that time it is
understood that the owner of the prop
erty, hearing of the hard feeling that
has arisen, has suggested to the par
ties concerned that they get together
and settle the matter ana that she will
oheerfully accept any such mutual ar
rangement.
1t has become almost a daily sight to
see the wrecking train of the I. C. GO
ing south thru Grinnell. EARLY this
morning it went north, returning from
fixing up some trouble down the road,
and two hours afterward it went thru
again headed south, probably for the
Lacey cut"
Miss Jessie Christian is here from
Des Moines visiting at home for a few
days.
Mr.. Joe Harris. of Chicago, was here
Tuesday buying fancy driving horses.
Mrs. Henry Pullman. living north of
town, died In the hospital at Eldora on
Monday. The remains We're brought
here Tuesday and the funeral will occur
on Thursday at the German church in
Malcolm township.
A. w. Child drove his team Of PAGERS
o. mile in $3.50 Tuesday on spongy
track. This is wonderful showing,
considering the fact that the team has
had scarcely any experience In this line
before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
IOWA MAN IN TROUBLE.
w. J. Reid, Formerly Of Rockford, Sem
fenced for Forgery IN Massachu-

sets.
Springfield. Mass, Oct. 81. O. Hoff-
man was found guilty of forgery and
sentenced to four years in the house Of
correction. Hoffman was Monday iden-
titled as w. j. Reid, formerly of Rock
ford, Iowa, by w. j. Hemans, of that
city, tho the prisoner stoutly denied the
Identification.
Yesterday, however, he pleaded guilty
to two of the four indictments against
him, and this ended the trial, which had
been in progress for several days. 1t
was declared in court That Hoffman or
Reid has secured above $150.000 in the
last few years thru forgeries extending
from the Atlantic to Pacific. Hoffman
was formerly a reputable salesman for
g Chicago house. He secured possess
sion of number of letter-heads of the
Hotel Mems Protective Association, on
which he forged introductions of him
self. and with this he induced hotel men
in many cities to.cash forged checks for
him. He was pursued across the conti-
nent, and finally caught in California,
where he had bank deposits to the
amount of $4,000. AS the first COM
plant and best evidence was in SPRING.
field, he was brought here for trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
TEMPERANCE AMONG GERMANS.
The Theme of Discussion at RockweII's
German Lutheran Conference.

Special to Times-Republican.
Rockwell, Oct. S.-The German Luz
theran conference convened here Tues
day. There are five different confer
encss for the northern district of the
state which are held three different
times during the year. Each conference
has certain defined district and there
are five, districts into which the north
ern section of the state is divided. These
conferences are held in the spring,
summer and fall of the year. The an
nuaa election of officers takes place dur
ing the holding of the spring confer
ence. There will be several addresses
and lectures by the most leading min
listers who have each chosen very inn
portant subjects in accordance with the
doctrines of the church. Rev. j. r.
Lorch, pastor Of the German Lutheran
church of Mason City, opened the meet
ing; with an address having as his sub
ject. "The Temperance Question" Rev.
Bless, of Laurenz, addressed the con-
ference yesterday, choosing as his theme
.Ts Friday the Dying Day of Christi"
He too, delivered a very interesting
address. Last evening j. w. Staehling,
of Haweye delivered a sermon. Today
there were different addresses and lee
lures by different ministers delivered in
German. Rev. j. S. Graening, of Mo-
mona, spoke on the conduct Of Minis
ters." j. H. Fretschel also spoke on
1.-The Synod of Ohio" Rev. Lorch is
hopeful that his address will be the
means of bringing about somewhat of
an awakening with the members as to
what should be done by them in the
temperance work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
Gilman.

Special to Times-Repub1ican.
Gilman, Oct. S.-Mrs. r. L. Parker
accompanied by her brother Earl p
Carney, came Saturday evening for q
visit of few days with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Carney. and family
intending to return to Gladbrook this
morning.
The musical Hoyles, assisted by Miss
Francis p. Pagle, sketchist and reader
will give the opening entertainment OF
the lecture course series on Tuesday
evening, the 14th, at the opera house
Claude Patterson has been confined
tic his bed for week past with lum-
bago, and lately has had high fever
part of the time.
H. III. King went to Tama Monday
afternoon on business.
Conrad Newman, of Dunbar trans
acted business in this city on Monday
Miss keziah McGrew is having a
commodious barn built on the west part
of the property purchased recently by
her of j. A. Phillips.
There are demands for houses to rent
every day which can not be supplied,
Who will fill the long-felt want for
modern tenements?
Grant Poe has moved from his former
residence near the Methodist church, on
Church street, to the former Hartman
residence on High street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
,ecial to Times Republican.

special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Oct. SC. y. 1ngerman ar
rived Monday from Portland. Ore. He
has been selling buggies for Miles &
kemmerer.
Painting and other repairing is be-
ing done at the barber shop of w. V.
Davis.
M. w. Swisher went to New Sharon
Tuesday to be gone for a few days.
Arthur Burton and John Mowitt are
delegates from here for the grand lodge
Of the X. p, which is now being held
at Des Moines.
Grandma Barnes, of Des Moines, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Frank
King.
Mrs. Albert Rouse, of New York, is
visiting at the home of G. NJ. Christian.
There has been a great deal of inter-
est displayed in the matter OF the leas-
ing OF the corner drug store. The facts
are these: Mr. Rust held possession of
the store under lease executed to Mr.
Mcconnell, the lease expiring on Nov.
Il. 1902. D. w. Brainard, agent for Mrs.
#Grinnell, who owns the property, called
on Rust & Co in reference to a new
lease. Before the details We're arranged
Mr. Snider, former tenant of the prop
.crty. made an offer which Mrs. Grinnell
accepted, and the papers We're sealed,
signed and delivered, thus giving MI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
Smallpox at Davenport.

Davenport, Oct. S.-The city is not
yet free from the scourge OF smallpox
and the plea for vaccination is again
timely. Altho not yet of record on the
books of the city clerk, the following
new cases have developed:
In the Washburn family at 1917 Eddy
street, wherein there are six children
on Saturday DR.. Schmidt discovered
enc of the adults suffering from the in
lection. The premises have been quar-
antined and guard set during the day
and another during the night.
A man named Curry, who rOomed on
East Third street was discovered suf-
fering from the disease on Sunday, and
has been removed in the Black Maria
to st. Roberts hospital. A friend of
his, whose name is not yet registered,
has been taken to the pest house with
him as a suspect.
Down on fancy street, at No. 1901 is
the case OF G. o. Davis. which was dis
covered on Sept. %. How this infec-
ton came about is not known.
The cases are reported to be quite
mild In character.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
WIFE AND CHILDREN GONE.
Mysterious Affair Reported to The keo.
kuk Authorities.
SDecial To Times-R enuhlican

Mysterious Affair Reported to the keo.
kuk Authorities.
Special to Times Republican,.
Keokuk, Oct. S.-Police are, search
ing this city and the surrounding coun-
try for Mrs. Kate Houston and her four
little girls. They are the entire fam
fly of William Houston, who came here
with them from La Crosse, Wis, one
week ago, to start feed store. The
family rented a house in a good part of
the city and seemed happy. Houston
reported to the police Tuesday that his
wife had disappeared last Friday night
and had left no trace. The children
range from 13 months to IL years in
age and disappeared with the mother.
The husband first communicated with
his wife's sister, Mrs. Julia Logue Of
Mount Pleasant. Iowa, but his family
was. not there. Mrs. Logue believes that
Mrs. Houston committed suicide after
killing the children.
A phase of deeper mystery Is added
to the case by note found lying on
table in the deserted home This note
contained simply the name and address
of prominent business man of Keo-
kuk, who says he never heard of Mrs.
Houston before.
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the interests of the travelling men and
will have a social feature to the or
ganization.
STATE COLLEGE EXCURSION.
Annual Pilgrimage Friday to See What
the Ames School Is Doing.

SssS1t1IoS0 V7tIOdy W SSS Ss'0s
the Ames School Is Doing.
Special to Times Republican,.
Ames, Oct. S.-The annual excursion
to the state college here will be Friday.
Special excursion trains will arrive
from all directions during the forenoon
All the departments will be on exhibit
ton from 10 a. IN. to 2:30 p. m The
new engineering hall, which is nearing
completion, will also be open for in
spection. AT 2 p. m. the agricultural
department will have q parade of high
grade stock. Ex-Governor +. G. Milf
man, of Logan, j. S. Trigg, of Rockford.
and Dr. Green, of Cedar Rapids, will be
among the speakers, the program to be
held in a large tent provided for the
purpose, beginning at 2:30 p. m.
The Liscomb and the college cadet
bands will furnish music thruout the
day. Following the program In the
ten, Gen. Lincoln will have dress parade
In which over 400 students Will take
part. An exhibition foot ball game will
take place in the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
cATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
A Pleasant, Simple, but Safe and Effee.
tual Cure for lts

Ns'0
tual Cure for lts
Catarrh OF the stomach has long beer
considered the next thing to incurable
The usual symptoms are full OF
bloating sensation after eating, ac-
companied sometimes with sour OF
watery risings, formation of gases
and difficult breathing, headaches, tickle
appetite, nervousness and a genera
played out, languid feeling.
There is often a foul taste In the
mouth, coated tongue and if the inter-
for of the stomach could be seen 1t
would show a Shiny, inflamed condi-
t' en-. cure ,or NJ. common and OBJ
stinate trouble is found in treatment
which causes the food to be readily.
thoroughly digested before it has time
to ferment and irritate the delicate mu-
cous surfaces of the stomach. To Sc
cure prompt and healthy digestion
is the one necessary thing to do and
when normal digestion is secured the
catarrhal condition will have disap-
peared.
According to DR.. Harlanson the SAT-
est and best treatment is to use after
each meal tablet. composed of Dias-
tase Aseptic Pepsin, a little Nux, Cold
en- Seal and fruit acids. These tablets
can now be found at all drug stores
under the name Of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets and not being a patent medf-
cine can be used with perfect safety
and assurance that healthy appetite
and thorough digestion will follow their
regular use after meals.
Mr.. r. S. Workman, Chicago. ILL.,,
writes: "Catarrh is a local condition re-
sulting from neglected cold in the
head, whereby the lining membrane of
the nose becomes inf1amed and the
poisonous discharge there from passing
backward into the throat reaches the
stomach, this producing catarrh Of the
stomach Medical authorities pre-
scribed for me for three years for ca.
tarrh OF stomach without cure, but to-
day am the happiest of men after
using only one box Of Stuart's Dyspep-
sia Tablets, can not find appropriate
words to express my good feeling. j
have found flesh, appetite and sound
rest from their use"
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Is the
safest preparation as well as the
simplest and most convenient remedy
for any form Of indigestion. catarrh of
stomach, bi!iousness, sour stomach,
heart burn and bloating after meals.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
IS FATALLY BURNED
Lydia Wiley. a School Teacher
Near Denison. Meets With
Shocking Accident
HER BURNS WILL PROVE FATAL
Clothing lsnited From a Bonfire and
Burned From Her Body-she Is I'm
conscious From Pain and the Doctors
Say She Can Not survive-other
News.
to Times Republican.

Denison, Oct. s.-Lyda Wiley, daugh-
ter of Jesse f. Wiley, a prominent
farmer living near Buck Grove, was
burned very severity on last Saturday
The young lady was burning some rub
bish in the yard when her dress caught
fire, burning her outer clothing off. She
ran into the house, just passing tank
ofiwater but with the assistance of her
mother the fire was put out. Miss WI
ley is quite well known here and Is a
teacher in the district schools. She has
been unconscious since and the doctors
say she can not survive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
Fenton News.

Special to Times Republican.
Fenton, Oct. S.-The weather Is fine
and threshing Is again resumed. Far
mers are very busy.
-SWegener Bros. received five carloads
of cattle from Colorado, which they will
feed on their large ranch south of town
this winter. They also expect two more
loads.
Mrs. w. G. McDermott left. Monday
night for months visit with her folks
at North Lacy, Neb. /.
The hotel has again changed hands,
Mr.. Hilton retiring and John Cherne
taking charge.
Barber stehle is now papa to boy,
born Oct. 3.
The new furnace for the school house
has arrived, and is being put in it's place
in the new building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
4 HEINous CRIME.
Assault on Old Lady Near vinton 80
Years Old,

vinton. Oct. S.-Owen Worthen, who
ten months ago was released from An
amosa, where he had served a sentence
for attempt at rape, was today arrested
at the farm of #. Demler. seven miles
south of here, charged with the crime
of rape upon the person of Marietta
Spaulding, an old lady so years old, and
crippled almost beyond help with rheu-
matism. It is charged that he broke
into her home about midnight, while
her son, who lives with her, was in
town, and committed the heinous crime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
FOR CARNEGIE LIBRARY.
Actual Work Begun on the Building
at Hampton.

Special to Times-Republican
Hampton, Oct. s.-Ground is being
broken for the Andrew Carnegie pub
lie library. 1t is expected to complete
the foundation and first story this fall.
The floor will be covered and work
resumed next spring.
Ed Curtis, local contractor, was
awarded the contract for $4,000. The
original bids being slightly in excess
of that amount, it became necessary
to make few alterations to come with
in the appropriation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
Cambridge News.

Special to IlmeS-RepubllcaH.
Cambridge, Oct. S.-A reception and
donation party will be given Rev. c. S.
Burnett at the NJ. e. parsonage
Wednesday evening.
About one mile Of the track is now
laid on the Des Moines, Iowa Falls &
Northern railroad south from Cam
bridge. A crew is setting the tele-
graph poles while another crew is pre-
pairing to put in an interlocking
SWITCH.
Thomas Johnson, son Of john O..
johnson, died at the home of his par
ents Monday morning Of consumption
at the age of 81 years. His sister died
of consumption and heart failure only
a few days ago and again the family
is summoned together for the third
time within month to lay away dear
ones as the only sister Of Mr.. j. o..
johnson was buried only a few days
since at Cambridge.
johnson Bros. have sold their ele-
vator to Ingals Bros, of Wyoming and
the new firm has taken possession.
A. r. Cronk has opened a restaurant
and lunch room on the west side.
The boarding cars of the Des Moines,
Iowa Falls & Northern railroad are
now on the side track.
CIV. Wills is remodeling the building
at the corner of Main and Fifth streets
and will move his growing harness
business there soon.
Messrs. NJ. F. King, George E. Wand
and c. Whitney went to Des Moines
Tuesday to attend knights of Pythias
grand lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Berg left for
their new home at Eagle Grove Tues
day. Mrs. Berg is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Anfenson. of Cambridge,
and leaves host of friends whose
best wishes go with her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
LaPorte Woman Turns 7.Year.
Old Daughter Out to Shift for
Herself
BEGGING At WATERLOO
Ethel Burgess Taken in Charge by the
Iowa chiIdrens' Home sosiety-Mys.
terious Disappearance Of Wife and
Four Children From Their Home at
Kaol~uL
pecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo. Oct. S.-MIs. Carhart, Of
the Iowa Children's Home Society of
Des Moines, has taken charge Of Ethel
Burgess, the 7-year-old girl who was
abandoned by her mother several
tranged from her husband and finding
she could not support the child is said
to have placed her on the train and
started her out. She was put off here
and has wandered about begging and
getting along the best way she could.
The mother lived at LaPorte. The child
has been taken to Des Moines and
placed in the home, awaiting some one
who is willing to adopt her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
IOWA w. c. 7. U. in SESSION..
Twenty ninth Annual Convention
Opens at Des Moiaes.

twenty. ninth Annual Convention
Opens at Des Moines.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 8-The twenty ninth
annual convention of the w. C. #. u,
of Iowa, opened yesterday afternoon.
One hundred delegates, representing all
the principal cities of the state, were
present. The afternoon session was
devoted largely to the reading of the
reports Of the officers. Mrs. E. B. lIur-
ford, of Indianola, and Mrs. Mamie B..
Howe, of Des Moines, read the cores
ponding secretary's and the treasurer's
reports. The report Of the board OF
trustees, devoted largely to an account
of affairs at the Benedict home, was
also givenIn the evening President Adj
ans, of Des Moines, College. delivered
an address. In the afternoon a recep-
ton to the visiting delegates was given
at the chapel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
TEACHERS URGED TO ATTEND.

Hampton School Teachers Given Day
OFF for Association Meeting.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, Oct. Sat meeting of
the school board Of the Hampton pub
lie schools Monday evening. all teach
ers We're granted leave Of absence
for Friday the nth for the purpose
of attending the state teachers meet
ing. to be held at Cedar Falls.
They We're not only recommended
but strongly urged to attend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
Court convsnss at Toledo.

SpectaI TO I1meS-RepubNCan.
Toledo, Oct. S.-The district court
convened on Monday, Judge Obed Cas-
we'll on the bench. The grand jury is
in session, with Ralph Gosch, of Glad
brook, foreman. The court adjourned
last evening until the 18th, when the
trial jury will assemble for duty The
court docket is lengthy, altho the pros
pect Is for short term OF court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
WHEELER WILL RECOVER.

Man Who Was Shot by Mary Gums
minss Much Better.
Special to Times-hepublican
Waterloo. Oct. Sired Wheeler, the
man who was shot by Miss Mary Cum
mings, seems in fair way to recovery.
Altho shot near the region of the stom-
ach he has improved steadily under
medical care, and it is now believed he
will recover. His would-be slayer is out
under $4,000 bail. Her preliminary
hearing was continued until 1t was
more certain what the termination of
the wound would be. She refuses to
talk Of the matter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
Euru grs- nednrsdag 1902

BIDDER and making g. bid of $780, 64. The
plumbing contract was let to j. G. Cum
zenllauser, also of Muscatine, for ST.
$50. philosophical citizens recently
subscribed nearly $4,000 for the new
Y. M. c. A. Work will be commenced
at once and when the building is COM
pleted it will be one of the most up-t to-
cate buildings of the kind and size in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
TRAVELLING Men ORD anize.

Cedar Falls, Oct. S.-The travelling
men, as result of the meeting to-
gether with the business men last Sat-
urday night at a banquet in their hon
or, have formed a Travelling Mems as
sociation. They have elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, G. A.. Boeh-
nile; treasurer, Harry Aldrich; sec
rotary, p. f. Wise. They will work for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08

Contract Let for Y. M. C. A. BUILDING.
Muscatine, Oct. Sat the session of
the building committeetto open sealed
bids for the new Y. M. G. A. building
William Kincaid was awarded the con-
tract, he being the lowest responsible
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
West Indian Missionary.

Cedar Falls, Oct. Sd. j. Lichty, of
Orange township, left for Gugerat pro-
vince, West Indies. as a Dunkard mis-
sionary. He Is strong young man and
will spend the best years OF his life
in that country trying to teach the
natives what he believes is the true
way Of life. He will spend several
months in mastering the language be-
fore he can undertake active work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-08
Death of Jacob Lininoer.

Iowa City, Oct. s.-Jacob Lininger,
one Of the pioneers of johnson county,
died at his home ten miles northwest of
this city Monday night. He had lived
in johnson county since 1849, was we'll
known in this and adjoining counties
and was noted for square dealings and
uprightness of character.