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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28

| trict court last week. The suit was for
| damages resulting from an excavation
made by the railroad company next to
| his land, and claim for $500 was made.
The jury after being out nearly all
night. brought In verdict awarding
] the full amount to the plaintiff.
| Waterloo.
The Fourth street bridge Is so far
along that the street cars now cross on
1t, and the people of the down stream
city are greatly rejoicing. The Cedar
Falls and Waterloo interurban cars will
cross to the west side giving the peo-
| pie OF Cedar Falls when visiting this
city who wish to cross the river an OPP
portunity to do so without leaving the
car and taking a long walk or wait
| for transfer car.
| Wapeiio.
Velma Reichley, the little girl whose
| foot was crushed by the wheels OF the
Rock Island road on the 18th of this
| month, died at the home of Mfr. and
Mrs. Chas. Blanchard. Tuesday Drs.
| Grimes and Chittum decided last FRI
day that the crushed foot would have
! to be taken off and on Saturday upon
| limb was injured above the knee and
necessitated amputatton there.
| Wiieton.
Wilton citizens are becoming deeply
interested in the coming industry and
the prospects for building large plant
in this place are very fattering. Mayor
| George Bannick. Ex-mayor C. w. Nor
ton. II. Wildasin and e. Friederichsen
made trip to Marengo where they
thoroiy examined the plant recently
built in that city, and gathered full
particulars in regard to operating 1t,
and also the total output.
Webster City.
The threshing machines which were
shipped north to the Dakotas at the
beginning OF the harvest season are
beginning to return. On account of the
small crop to be harvested in this sec
ton of the country this year many of
these machines were shipped to the
northern wheat belt where they have
had all the work they could attend to.
Having concluded the big harvest there
the owners are now bringing them back
years season here.
Clarion.
While cleaning the ash pan OF an en-
CINE at the round house last Saturday
evening, Chris McClusky was quite
badly scalded about the eyes and fore
| head. He was at work in a pit under
i the engine and In raising the ash pan
| damper accidentally opened the blow
off valve which Is located just above
the damper. The escaping steam and
| hot water struck him squarely In the
eyes, knocking him over. His falling
out of range of the valve and the fact
THAT there was only about forty
pounds Of steam pressure on Ct the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
Judge Evans Renders an I'm
portant Decision In Action
on a Will
THE ORIGINAL WILL WAS LOST
TIL. Decision 1. That a Copy of Same
May Be Substituted If Oral Test-
mony Can Be offered to Prove Be-
You'd Doubt That the Copy Embodies
tho Intention of Decedent.
Special to Times Republican.

Iowa Falls, Nov. 2S.--Judge Evans
of the district court has passed on q
point in recent decision that is OF
interest in legal as we'll as in other cir
Giles as it is believed the question raised
has never been passed on by court OF
justice. In action on Will he holds
that in case the original will is lost,
copy of the same made be substituted
in court providing oral testimony can
be offered to prove beyond the question
of doubt that the copy embodies the
intention of the decedent in the dispo-
sition of his property. This was done
in the case at trial which was known
as Van Vert VS.. Church. The latter
had left will in the hands of a friend
who was familiar with the terms of the
instrument. 1t was also shown by five
competent witnesses that the copy
made by the friend, who has lost the
original will. expressed decedents
wishes as known to them regarding
the disposition of his property. Judge
Evans holds that the copy is valid
one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
stratford Farmer Who Was
Victim of Attempt to Muir
der Recalls Warnings
RECEIVED NUMEROUS NOTICES
Details of the Attempt to Shoot Him
in His Own Home = Chapman I'm
able to Account for the Apparent En-
nifty Against Him Other News
of the State.
Special to Times Republican.

Stratford, Nov. 2S.-The attempt to
murder John Chapman several days
ago brings to light the fact that he has
received from time to time notices
from unkonwn. parties telling him to
keep his mouth shut or he would suf-
fer for it. Mr.. Chapman is at a loss
to know who his enemies are. In an
Interview Chapman gave the details OF
the attempt on his life. He was sitting
in the center of the room, with his
back to the door, when suddenly the
door opened and shot was fired from
a shotgun, just grazing his head. The
shot shocked him for a moment, blew
the light out and otherwise scattered
the contents of the room. He got up
to light match and then the intruder
ran. He got his gun and went to
search for him. but he could not he
found Mr.. Chapman has no known
enemies In that vicinity and he can not
find cause for the attempt at murder
unless it be robbery. That evening he
was awaiting a stock buyer, who was
to bring him some casn for bunch OF
cattle he had sold, but he did not come.
so Mr.. Chapman had given up waiting
for him and was about to go after his
daughter, who was at a neighhors. and
had just few minutes previous to the
shooting put on his coat and cap. MIR.
Chapman stated further that in the
past three years he has received three
notices from 'unknowns" to keep his
mouth shut or he would suffer for it.
but he paid no attention, to them. He
got the last one about three months
ago. The matter was In regard to some
thefts that some parties were making
in the community. Outside OF this Mr..
Chapman says he knows of no one who
would commit such an attempt at MUIR
der. The matter will certainly bear a
lot of investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
BURNS WERE FATAL.
Mrs. n. n. Young, of Sioux City, Dies
From Injuries.

WV % s's t's o0ttjy VI OWN WY 0bVS
From Injuries.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Nov. 2S.--Whle resting
quietly in a peaceful sumber, Mrs.
III. FL. Young. the victim of the fright
full accident at her home on LIS Pierc,
street last Friday morning, passed
away at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
at the Samaritan hospital Heart fail
ure was the immediate cause.
Mrs. Young's death was a shock and
a surprise to her physician and friends
in its suddenness. 1t had been thought
that she was recovering nicely from the
burns which she sustained. Her phys
ician, DR.. w. II. Hoyt. had been to see
her only an hour and half before her
death occurred, and at that time she
was apparently suffering little pain
and seemed to be progressing well.
She had not suffered any great pain for
a day or two. But owing to the gem
eral exhaustion due to the burns she
received in the accident of a week
ago. and the collapse which naturally
followed, 1t is thought by her physician
that the heart action suddenly stopped
and that she died peaceful and pain
less death.
AT the time of the accident 1t was
thought that the injuries received by
Mrs. Young We're not of a serious ma
ture. But it seems that she had inhaled
"a quantity of the hot steam and gas
and that internal Inflammation set in.
In the opinion of the physician the
latter was largely the cause OF the
heart failure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
ANOTHER MAIL POUCH STOLEN.
Skaters Find Mutilated Bag With Let
ters All Rif7ed.

Special to Times Republican,.
Cedar Rapids, Nov. 2S.-Letters from
sweethearts, husbands and wives and
from those who would Ike to be hus-
bands and wives. torn open with ruth
less hands hunting for lucre and not
for love: business letters that were ur-
gent and family letters that were tar
dy lie mingled in pile in the Office of
Chief Clerk Wilson. OF the railway
mail service. and the good people of
Preston. Miles, Maquoketa and other
points in Jackson county who have
been looking for the letters that nevs r
came will now know the reason why.
While returning from skating on the
slough Friday afternoon Robert and
Stanley Stookey and T. Kuarta found
in clump of crap apple trees. between
the slough and the Stookey home, a
mail pouch which had been cut open
and rified.
Chief Clerk Wilson was notified and
found that the mail pauch bore the
label, "Chicago and Marion line, Train
10, from Train 8, Nov. g. That IS
three weeks ago and the superstition Is
that the mail pouch had been lying in
the place where 1t was found since that
time.
The pouch had the appearance OF
being a No. pouch filed with mail,
but an investigation showed that 1t
had been for the most part filled with
balls of Irvine and clothing belonging
to railway mail clerks being returned.
There, was one large package Of let
tiers In the bottom of the sack for Pres
ton. Miles, Maquoketa and other points.
Every one of them had been opened,
but the appearance of the rifled letters
goes to show that few Of them con-
tanned anything of value. One Of them
contained a draft for s410 This was
not taken. Another spoke of enclosing
check for $500. This check can not
be found.
Train No. 10 leaves here ait 6 in the
morning and train No. . leaves Marion
at $3.50. The pouch may have been
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
A MINER RESCUED.
HOW HELP CAME IN A TIME OF
EMERGENCY.
A Dubuque Man Was in a Situation Of
Great Pain and Peril and Was Al
most EelnieSs

"In the lead mines / was at work on
my knees with my elbows pressed
against Rock Walls, in dampness and
extremes of cold" said Mr.. j. G. Meu-
KEEL, OF 1915 Jackson avenue. Dubuque,
Iowa, in describing his experience to a
reporter, "and 1t is not surprising that
] contracted rheumatism. For three
years Ishad attacks affecting the joints
OF my ankles. knees and elbows. My
ankles and knees became SO swollen
could scarcely walk on uneven ground
and little pressure from stone under
my feet would cause so much pain that
would nearly sink down. l was aften
obliged to lie in bed for several days
at time. MY friends who We're simil-
arly troubled, were getting no relief
from doctors and did not feel eneour-
aged to throw money away for moth
ing. BY chance I read the story OF
Robert Yates Of the Klauer Manufac-
turing Company, of Dubuque. who had
. q very bad case of rheumatism. de-
cided to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People, the remedy he had US
ed. In three or four weeks after be-
ginning to use the pills. 1 was much
better and in three months was well.
luS swelling VI Tic JStIito anu eAAS wi
derness disappeared, I could work
steadily. and for eight years have had
no return OF the trouble. My whole
family believe in DR.. Williams Pink
Pills. Both my sons use them. we
consider them household remedy that
we are sure about"
This IL convincing testimony easily
verified, from a plain, earnest man,
who knows that he has escaped the
clutches of terrible disease, and who
IS profoundly grateful and anxious t,
help others.
Mr.. Meukel is thrifty miner. and a
!, well known citizen Of Dubuque. No
one could imagine that he had reached
his 10th year as he Is seen going to
his daily work with vigorous step and
erect bearing. DR.. Williams Pink Pills
did more for him than simply give re-
lief. They eradicated the disease by
getting at the seat OF the difficulty in
the blood. These pills are equally eff
cacious in the treatment of other OBJ
stinate troubles such as locomotor
ataxia, partial paralysis. st. Vitus'
dance, sciatica. neuralgia. nervius
headache, after effects OF the grip.
anaemia and all forms of weakness in
either male or female. They are sold by
all druggists or may be obtained d.
rectly from the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, n. T., SO cents a
box. or six boxes for $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

time were the lucky circumstances to
which he doubtless owes his life.
Arlington.
Out of the 500 inhabitants OF this
place reports show that exactly so are
i'll with smallpox. The greatest excite
ment reigns here on account OF the
large number Of cases Of this disease.
The greatest possible care is being used
in order to prevent the disease spread
ing in the nearby vicinity and other
towns in this section OF the state.
While large number Of the cases so
far reported are children, several adults
are quite Ill with the disease, which is
spreading turnout the village despite
the most strenuous efforts to prevent
it. This is by far the worst scourgs
ever recorded in the history OF Airing
ton.
Upton.
Walter Cook, young man abou.
twenty-five years of age Is in the coun-
ty Jail charged with the theft of dia
mond ring valued at $S5. The accused
has been working for Arthur Safely
for several weeks husking corn. A
short time ago the ring, which belong
ed to Mrs. Safely. was missed. Cook
was suspected but there was no evil
dence to connect him with the crime
until he furnished 1t himself by dis
playing the ring in town and trying to
sell it to different parties. Upon be-
ing interrogated Cook was at first
very indignant and vigorously denied
all knowledge Of the ring but later
weakened and conducted the officers to
where he had 1t hidden in the corn
crib. He was brought to town and
placed in the Jail to await the action Of
the grand jury. Cooks home Is at Ma
quoketa Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
Fenton News.

Special to Times Republican.
F'enton. Nov ga social dance was
given last evening in Stahl's hall and
everyone enjoyed themselves.
Mr.. and Mrs Bailey and family VS.
tied in Ceylan Thanksgiving and ate
turkey with the formers brother, and
family.
H. f. Reimers made business visit
to Whittemore Wednesday morning.
A series of meetings will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Bebee In the NJ. 70.
church commencing Sunday evening
and continuing one week.
j. d. Hoble moved with his car emil
grants Wednesday to Hecker, Mimi,
where he will make his future home.
Peter Weisbrod is now resident OF
Fenton having moved into his new res
idence the first of the week.
Alfred Huskamp is down from Du-
luth on a visit with relatives.
e. G. Kohlsted and James Todd made
trip to Chicago the first of the week
with stock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
General Shaking Up of Conduc-
tors Over Entire System
of Illinois Central
TWO OF OLDEST EMPLOYEES OUT
Ono Has Served the Company for For
ty Years and the Other for Twenty
five Years-Rumor That Similar Ac-
ton Will Be Taken in Regard to
Twelve Others.
to es-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo. Nov. 2S.-Two of the old
est conductors on the Illinois Contra.
have been asked to resign. One has
served the company for forty years
and the other for twenty-five years.
Now rumor is in circulation that
twelve men, employed on the Iowa di-
visions of the road will receive no.
tice that their services are no Longer
required. Conductors j. II. Yutzy, OF
Sioux City, and c. p. Gelse, of Chero-
kee, we'll known in this city, have also
been notified to retire.
In a general shaking up on conduc-
tors over the entire system the llli-
nois Central railroad has asked for tn.
designations of ]. H. Yutzy, of Sioux
City, and c. p. Giese, of Cherokee. Both
OF these men have been running trains
in and out of Sioux City for many
years. Two veteran conductors on the
division between Dubuque and Chicago
have also been released.
jeremiah H. Yutzy, of Sioux City, is
OHe VI tnc OtuSSt SOiuuSlpiS III NSAoaH
City, having begun his service as a
railroad man more than thirty years
ago. In just two years woul dhe have
been retired by the company on the
pension roll. Mr.. Yutzy began his rail-
! road career at Waterloo, and when the
road was extended into Sioux City he
was transferred to this division and has
been running out Of here since. Mr..
Yutzy made his last run Friday. ar
irving in the city from Fort Dodge in
the evening. His train, leaving here
Thursday morning, which he has TAX
en- out for so many years, was taken
out by Conductor Harrington.
The designations of Messrs. Yutzy
and Gelse were requested by the di-
vision Superintendent at Cherokee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
WHO'LL PAY FOR TROUSERS.
A Sioux City Woman is Sued for Hus.
bands Tailor Bill.


Sioux City. Nov. 2S.--A Sioux City
tailor is suing Mrs. James Eaglen for
the price of her husbands trousers. not
because she wore them. but on the
ground that both husband and wife are
Jointly responsible for family expenses.
The said Mr.. Eaglen seemed to have
forgotten that Mr.. Newman was in the
tailoring business for the money there
was in It, and for some reason or other
did not hand the tailor the necessary
$40 in payment for the trousers. The
tailor waxed hot and determined to
rouse the natives to get that $40.
Accordingly he brought suit against
the wearer Of the trousers and secur-
ed Judgment against Eaglen. He
levied on Eaglen's family buggy
whereupon the wife appeared on the
scene and swore that the buggy was
hers. This put the tailor on the limited
and the attachment on the buggy was
released.
Newman consulted further with his
attorney, who advised that he might
get judgment against the wife. and
the unusual suit was brought.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
ANGER BRINGS MISFORTUNE.
Conviction In Leversee Case Has q
Sinister Side.

Special to Times-Republican
Cedar Falls, Nov. 2S.-W. /. Grecian
accused of assaulting Giles Leversec
with intent to do great bodily injury
was found guilty by jury at Water
100 and thereby comes iae ruination OF
a man because of an act committed in
moment of anger. Grscian is giant
of physical strength and has an un-
governable temper. While threshing
last summer Grecian was ordered to
change his methods Of building straw
stack. Leversee was on the ground
and Grecian on the stack Grecian re-
sented the remarks and swung his
pitchfork, striking Leversee on the
head and causing a fracture Of the
skull.
jail at a time when his crop needed
his attention the worst. Failing to
secure bonds he lay in Jail for month
while the weeds and thieves made
away with his crop and stock. His
henyard was almost totally wiped out
OF existence and the crops were next
TO worthless. Having no means Of
support for his family except what he
realizes from the farm his family Is
now left in a pitiable condition, with
no relief in sight as the penalty, for
the crime is fine. which Grecian can
not pay, or sentence In the county
Jail, either of which sentence will
place him helpless to render aid to his
family.
While many feel that the verdict was
just. many express sympathy for the
man. who unless angered is a good
citizen. Industrious and a tireless
worker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
SPENCER COUPLE WEEDS.
Popular Young People Married Thanks
giving Day.

giving Day.
Special to Tlmes-Republican.
Spencer, Nov. 2S.-At the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Nichols. the marriage of Levi H. Moore
and Miss Maud Nichols took place at
noon Thanksgiving day, at Emmets-
burg, Rev. r. S. Beatty officiating.
Until a few weeks ago both young
people were residents Of Spencer, the
brides family having lived here about
twelve years, while the groom was as
ISOLATED with her father for four year,;
past in the restaurant and candy bust
ness. The bride has been very pop
ular as clerk apd only resigned her
position in Spencer two weeks before
her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were
we'll known here and enjoyed large
acquaintance among the young people.
They will make their home in Emmets-
burg, where Mr.. Moore Is engaged in
business,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
Fatal Runaway Accident.

Eddyville. Nov. 2S.-T. ]. Calvin, {
well known farmer living near Kirk.
vile. received injuries in a runaway
accident Thursday from which he dice
about an hour later. He was driving
a team of colts to the field when they
ran away with him, upsetting the wag-
on and throwing him out. with such
force as to break his collar bone and
injure him internall, The unfortun-
ate man was 5S years of age. His fam
lily consists of the wife and son and
daughter. He was man of prominenc.
in this neighborhood. having held var
ious township offices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
Farm Lands!

II you are looking for q home or an
Investment do not forget that the beat
farm lands In the Northwest are along
the line Of the Minneapolis 4 ct
Louis r. r. where crop failures arr
unknown. Good coil, good climate,
coed people there. Farm values are
rising rapidly and the time to buy q
Now.
Low excursion rates from points on
che Iowa Central and Minneapolis 4
Ut. Louis Railroads. II you Wish to In
vestlgate. For particulars address,
4. n CUTTA
II. r. 4, Il, Cent, and n. 4 st. I. r. r.
L. .,ksa. llnneaoollA Nh.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
Hubbard.

Special to Times Republican.
Hubbard. Nov. 2S-Mr. James Nc
Cainster, of Des Moines. is visiting his
sister. Mrs. David Reynolds. this
week.
Mrs. Dryer, of Mason City. is visit
Ing her daughter Mrs. W. V. Wilson,
and husband.
The football game Thursday at Rad
cliffe was 80 to in favor Of Hubbard.
Quite a crowd went up from here.
Troy Swallum was at Fort Dodge for
Thanksgiving, with relatives.
Mr.. George w. Hough and wife were
Des Moines visitors Friday night and
Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
New Hotel at Aurslia.

Special to Times
Aurelia. Nov. 2s.-The proprietor OF
the new hotel, The Lockin," has
moved here and is now putting in fur
niture and getting ready for the open
ing, about Dec. /. This is as fine no.
tel as there Is in the northwest. Every
thing is thoroughly up-to-date and no
expense has been spared In any way.
AID We weary travellers can now find
sweet rest in our town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
AureIia,s First Game.

Special to Times Republican.
Aurella, Nov 2S.AThe Aurelia high
school lined UP against the Newell
school yesterday for their first game Of
football. Newell won by the score of
Is to 0. But the home team feels much
encouraged, as none had ever played
game before. while some had never
even witnessed game. And they he'd
the strong Newell team to two touch
downs earned. as one was a fuke
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
FELL FROM A BRIDGE.
N. p. jackson, of LoviIIa. Meets With
Fatal Accident at Sioux City.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City. Nov. 2s.-The body of
Nathaniel p. Jackson soa of Mrs. Mary
f. Jackson, of Lovilla, Iowa, was
found under a railroad bridge here
yesterday. Foul play was suspected
a. first. but the young mans money
and watch were found intact and the
murder theory was abandoned. 1t is
likely he fell from the bridge.
The young man. had been working
in the harvest fields in South Dakota
and probably was on his way home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-28
TWO OLD SETTLERS DEAD.
Fred 8. Brown, Of Iowa Falls, an,
p. D. vanderbura, Of Alden.

Fred 8. Brown, Of Iowa Falls, and
p. D. vanderburg, Of Alden.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Nov. 2s.-Fred s. Brown.
"a well known business man Of this
city and engaged In the grocery trade
here for the past twenty years died
at his home in this city, very sudden
ly, yesterday. He was stricken with
pneumonia and a few hours later the
disease proved fatal: Mr.. Brown was
fifty-two years old and came west from
New England about twenty-five years
ago.
P. d. vanderburg, former resident
OF this place. died at Alden yes
terday, at an advanced age. Mr.. Van
derburg was born in Ohio in 1919 and
came to Iowa in 1880, this state being
his home ever since.