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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
Mrs. r. A. Noble, of GrinnelI, Victim
Of Gasoline Explosion.

Special to Tlmes-RepubIIcan.
Grinnell, July 16.-Mrs. r. A. Noble
was probably fatally burned yesterday
afternoon by an explosion of gasoline
at the family home on North Summer
street. The house caught fire
and an alarm was turned In.
The fire department was prompt
ly on hand, but the flames had been
suppressed before the firemen arrived
Mrs. Noble was very badly burned by
the explosion Of her gasoline stove,
which she had attempted to replenish
while 1t was still lighted.
Prompt assistance with sheets which
were wrapped around her saved the
womans life, but the doctor in charge
feels that he can make no definite
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
Ladies and
Gentlemen

Now u the time to place your orders
eee fur garments. ~ prices are advance
ing.
Our stock was purchased before the
advance, consequently We are able to
pell goods much cheaper than We oth-
erwtse would be. We also have the
largest lire OF fur b0as. muffA collar
cites and jackets. We are selling our
fur at wholesale prices. You don't
need to attend sales thinking you are
1etting . bargain. They buy the furs
from tho furriers themselves and then
sell them to you. Go to the furrier ana
buy your garments at factory prices. We
IRE positively sure we can sell you the
garments IS per cent cheaper than any
other place. We also do repairing and
remodeling. When up town please call
In and see my stock Of furs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
THEIR WAGES RAISED.
illinois Central Conductors Get an Ad
vance of is Per Cent.

illinois Central Conductors Get an Adj
vance Of is Per Cent.
Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo. July 16.-The committee
from the Order of Railway Conductors
which visited Chicago to ask a re-
adjustment of the scale of wages on
the Illinois Central system have re-
turned after conference with the Of
fictals which was very satisfactory as
by 1T raise of fifteen per cent was
granted to the men. The new rate goes
into effect the first of July and is eff
fective on the whole Illinois Central
system. The treatment accorded the
men won them over to the officials and
they will work harder than ever to
demonstrate that they are worth tho
advance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
BEES IN A SWITCH BOX.
A Swarm at Logan Interferes With
Telephone Business.


Logan, July ia swarm of bees
with tendencies toward civilization and
the utilization of modern conveniences,
appropriated the switch box in the al
ley at the telephone Office for hive
last week. They commenced work at
once and had several pounds of honey
stored in the novel hive when 1t be-
came necessary to have them removed.
j. H. NJ Edwards, who is an exper-
iecnecd bee man, came and took them
and their honey out Of the box and
removed them to where the telephone
facilities may not be SO good, but they
will be uudiSturbed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
WORK ON NEW RAILROAD.
Unknown Who Will Operate Branch
Northwest from Alden.

Special to Times RepublICaH.
Iowa Falls, July 18.-Judge John Por-
ter and his son. w. S. Porter, of Ell
dora, who are projecting railroad
northwest from Alden, the present ter
minus Of the Iowa Falls division OF the
Chicago & Northwestern, announce
that five miles of the road will be
graded and put in shape for the iron.
hut decline to commit themselves on
the point of operation, so it is not
known whether the new line Will pe UNI
der the control of the G. & N. w. or OPP
Grated Independently as a steam OF
electric line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
BURNS CAUSE DEATH.
Gasoline Stove ExpIodes, Destroying
Property and Life in Washington.

Property and LIE IN washington
Washington, July 16.-Mrs. Dennis
Brown OF this city, widely known In
Washington and Louisa counties, is
dead from burns received two weeks
ago today when the Brown residence
was destroyed by fire. AT that time
Mrs. Brown was lighting a gasoline
stove which exploded. Mrs. Browns
clothing was burned off her body and
the flesh badly scorched. Mrs. Brown
was born in Ohio and was GO years
old. She came to Iowa and settled in
Louisa county in 1850 While her hus-
band served three years in the civil
war she looked after the farm at home.
They moved to this county twenty
years ago. She is survived by her hus-
band and one brother. There were no
children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
BOAT is CONDEMNED.
scow on Which Tommy Wedmor.
Lost Life Must Be Ecuipned.

Sloan. July 16.-The Skinner &
Wedmore ferryboat. on the Missouri
river west of Sloan, was condemned
yesterday by government inspectors
from st. Louis. Mo-, Heretofore the
boat has been guided by two large
oars. The boat was ordered tied III
until provided with a rudder, life pre-
servers, two skiffs and new en-
Dipa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
CARRIED FRANKS TOO FAR.
Young Man Of Ute the Victim Of Com
nadas, lisnracefL Joke.

YOUNG wan OF Ike INC VtStIII " WIN
rades' Disaracefui Joke.
Special to Times Republican.
Ute, July 16.--Last Sunday night
Lewis jacques Frank Jacques, Orvil
Smith and ScheH Coffman. all young
men about Is to 20 years of age, caught
James Riley, another young man about
the same age. and stripped him of his
clothing, which they hid. leaving RI
ley naked In the street. They were ar
rested and let off with small fine. This
is one of the most dissraceful things
that has ever been perpetrated in our
community and the citizens are quite
indignant at the light punishment Civ
en- the Offenders. Young Riley has been
subject to numerous attacks by his
comrades. and has always submitted
heretofore, but he considered that this
was going too far and had them ar
rested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
KNIGHTS. OF PYTHlAs.
Iowa Falls Lodge Visited by Grand
Chancellor o. M. Gillette.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 16.-Last evening
Grand Chancellor o. M. Gillette, of
independence, who is at the head OF
the knights OF Pythias of the grand
domain of Iowa, paid Alpine Lodge No
4, of this place, an official visit. this
being the first honor of this kind paid
the lodge in twelve years. After the
secret session at the castle hall, the
knights adjourned to the Congrega-
tional church where banquet was
rendered by the ladies OF the Colum-
bian society.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
LARGE FISH FOUND.
Two Boys Have to Use Pitchfork to
Capture Twenty. nine Founder at

Avoca.
Avoca, July 1s.-Two young men
residing near town have captured a
catfish weighing twenty pounds
and measuring forty-two inches in
length. While coming to town they
noticed the fish in the water in a
ditch alongside the road south of town
1t had evidently left the river channel
during the high water and found its
way into still water about three feet
deep. When the water receded 1t re-
manned and the water has since evap
GRATED until 1t is only six or eight in
ches deep. The boys We're unable to
handle the fish with their hands and
We're compelled to get pitchfork to
capture it with.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
THE BIG FOUR" LEAGUE.
Storm Lake, Alta, Aurelia and Chero-
kee to Play Ball.

Ne0 10 Ray 0dTs
Special to Times Republican.
Aurelia, July 16.-The first game OF
the big Four" league will be played
here Friday. II. The league consists
of the towns of Storm Lake. Alta, Au-
relia and Cherokee. Newell was
dropped from the league because OF
insisting on playing other than loca
men, which is against the agreement
entered into at the organization of the
league.
Storm Lake defeated Cherokee al
Cherokee Monday by a score of to 3
Cherokee will play the local team
here next Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
1urninn pr,hra ulp g. 1903

however, the law should be made more
stringent and provide increased pun
ishment for each recurring offense. Inc
general sentiment of the attorneys was
that the law should go further imam
it does and should cover repeated con
yictions for misdemeanors and offences
not covered by the statute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
WILL RUN EXCURSION.
The Trips to Iowa Falls are Provin!
Popular,

Nevada, July 16.-The Knights of
Pythias Concert band of this city is
arranging for another excursion to
Iowa Falls, over the Des Moines Short
Line, in the very near future. About
400 attended the excursion to that city
on the Fourth and the one NOW being
planned promises to be even more sue
cessful. The original intention was to
run it Sunday, but some little objection
having been raised by some of the band
men. the date will probably be changed
to week day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
LYON COUNTY MAN NAMED.
Lambkin Unanimously Renominatee
for RnnrAsAnt alive

for Representative.
Sibley, July 16.-Yesterday forenoon,
in the republican representative con-
vention of the Eighty-first district
comprising the counties of Lyon and
Osceola. on a roll call by counties, Hon.
c. b. Lambkin, of Inwood. Lyon county
was unanimously renominated for rep
resentative, receiving the eight votes
of Lyon and the six votes OF Osce-
ola.
w. ]. Reeves, Of Sibley. was chair
man, and Il. C. Roach. of Rock Rapids
secretary. Interesting speeches were
made by the nominee and by o. j
Clark and z. C. Roach.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
Cornell Graduate Chosen.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, July 16.-Miss Lena
Phillips, who is graduate of Cornell
College at Mt. Vernon, has been cho-
sen member Of the faculty at ELS
worth College. taking the place former
ly occupied by Miss Caroline Ellsworth
who was not candidate for re-elec-
ton. She will teach English, history
and Greek
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16
CELEBRATION PROVED FATAL,
Fourth Of July Sport Brought Death to
Claus hickman of Boone.

OIHUS WIcKTHHH OF 0U0HS.
Boone, July 16.--As the result of a
premature explosion of a gas pipe into
which had been placed some powder
Claus Wickman of this city, is dead
Mr.. Wickman was celebrating the
Fourth Of July when his devised can
non burst and shattered his foot and
leg. Amputation above the ankle be-
came necessary. After the operation
the patient rallied but blood poisoning
set in which together with iockjaw
brought the end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-07-16

statement at present. In any event the
blow is a hard one for the family who
are lily able to have such casualty
happen to the mother
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
Song Recital.

The song recital at the College
last night was an artistic sue
cess and it was enjoyed by a
large number of people. In the
face of many obstacles Miss
Brown, the accomplished in
structor of vocal at this institu-
ton, carried the entertainment
through and it introduced a
number of talented pupils whose
voices and whose singing evince
careful training and artistic cul-
tivatiOn. The vocal department
of the College is one Of its lead
ing features and it gives this in
stitutiOn a justly high stand in
the musical world. The credit
of this success is due to Miss
Brown. whose management of
this department las at all times
been thorough, painstaling and
careful.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
The Registration.

Circuit Clerk Cooper, who is
the official registrar of the coun.
ty, has spent a busy week en-
gagged in registering voters over
the county. The decision of the
Attorney General given out last
week caused a rush to his Office
and as a result the following is
the mum Der of voters registered
at the various boxes over the
county Columbus 735; Caledonia
1856; Lebanon 1876; Old Zion 80;
Trinity 30; Crawford, 76; Artesia
43; Mayhem 81; Cobb's Switch
50. There are a number of voters
at Caledonia who are to be regis
tered and a few at Lebanon and
a few at Mayhem. The list at
Columbus and the other boxes
about represents the voting
of these boxes.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
Searching for His Brother.

Mr.. S. G. Sloan. of Tampa, Win
ston county, Miss, came to this
city last Tuesday evening to in
vestigate the killing Of Joseph
Sloan in this city by A. 2. Italia
ferro. thinking the dead man
was a brother of his. Mr.. Sloan
informed Sheriff Armstrong,
with whom he talked freely, that
his brother left home about eight
cen years ago, returned for a
visit about seven years ago, had
Travelled all over this country and
he had not seen him since his
last visit home. After seeing the
dead man 5 picture he was salts
fed that Jos. Sloan was not the
man and hereturned to his home.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

morn when earth renewS her
life and flowers bloom, the time
also for souls to wake and work
with faith sublime"
A very great compliment has
been paid Rev. Dunbar H. Og-
den in being asked to preach the
Com ~ encement sermon at the
GAINESVILLE Seminary, where he
graduated, a favor usually shown
to older men, but what matters a
mans youth if he possesses abili-
ty, fuency, force and spiritual
power.
The prOtracted meeting at the
Baptist church begins to-day
and it will last for two weeks.
1t is the regular annual meeting
which Dr.. Miller has found so
psOfitable in his ministerial ex-
perience and it is expected that
it will result in cOmplishing
wonders within his church. DR..
Miller is to be assisted by Rev.
Paul Price, of Urbana, Ohio, an
evangelist of elOquence and pow
er. Mr.. Price is a Southern man
and is noted for his zeal and ear
nestness in the pulpit. The ser
vices will be held twice each day
beginning to-day. The morning
service to-day will be at eleven
o'clock, the evening service at
eight. All through the week
the morning service will be
at ten o'clock with the hour of
the evening service the same. A
cordial invitation is extended the
public to attend all of these ser
vices.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
From Sundays Paper.
Notice to Square Owners.

The trustees of Friendship
Cemetery earnestly request the
cooperation of square owners in
improving and identifying the
cemetery preparatory for the
Decoration Day celebration, as
we'll as keeping it in good condi-
ton at all times. There are a
number Ofsquares neglected and
the owners are urged to have
them cleaned at once, the shrub
berry trimmed, flowers planted
and everything put ia good con
ditiOn. The trustees are going
to make some permanent i'm
proVements there with the view
of adding to the comfort and con
venience of those who visit
this sacred institution and the
grounds will be thoroughly clean
ed before May LIST. All proper
ty holders are urged to join in
this good work.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
e Gen. Sharp Arrives.

Gen. Jake H. Sharp reached
this city on Thursday and has
been the guest of friends ever
since. His friends here were de-
lighted to see him looking so
hale and hearty and to know that
be is enjoying the best of health.
Gen. Sharp began active work at
once in his candidacy for the
State treasuryship and he will
prosecute his canvass vigorously
until the office is won. He leaves
tomorrow for Winona to meet
countless friends who will visit
that city for the purpose of
meeting him.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Mayor Gunter has completed
the specifications and plans for
the laying of cement walks on
Main, Market and College streets
and Will submit them to the
Council this week. 1t is believ-
ed that the city will bear one
third of the expense and that
the cost Of the walks can be re-
duced to eight cents per square
foot, which is remarkably cheap
for this kind Of paving. The
Council will consider the. matter
this week.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
Church, Charity and Religious 11ews

Father J. A Nipple will hold
service in Aberdeen to-day.
Rev. J. w. Dorman, Presiding
Elder of the Methodist church in
this district, holds quarterly
conference at Mashularville to-
day.
There will be a revival in the
Methodist church beginning
Thursday night, DR.. J. b. Nc
Ferrin, a man of much power
coming from Birmingham to as
sist Rev. T. W. Lewis in his
good work.
Rev. r. P. Neblett, Sunday
school agent. will preach in the
Second Methodist church this
morning. This evening at 7:30
he Will lecture specially to the
young people.
The Second Methodist church
will hold a prOtracted meeting
beginning the fourth Sunday in
April and the services will con-
tinue some time. Rev. j. b.
Randolph will be assisted in the
work and a successful meeting
is assured.
The lecture Tuesday evening
by Rev. r. w. Barnwell at st. |
Paul's Episcopal church will be |
omitted this week. In prepare
ton for the Good Friday service |
there will be a celebration of the
Holy Communion Thur d ay
night at 8 o'clock.
Passion Week is the week set
apart for special fasting and
prayer, a solemn time in CathO-
lie churches. The way for the
on Good Friday and
the joyful resurrection on Easter
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

The news of the death of Mrs.
L. H. McKissick. which occurred
yesterday morning at her home
in the Caledonia neighborhood,
was received in this city with
profound sorrow. Mrs. McKis-
sick was in her sixtieth year and
died from complication of
troubles. The funeral will be
held this afternoon a two o'clock
and the interment will be in the
Egger graveyard.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

The officers and directors of
the Fair Association held a meet
ing Thursday and formally de
cided to have the fair this fall
about the middle Of October.
Elaborate preparations are to be
made for their third annual
event and it will surpass any
preceding fair ever ever held in
this city. The premiums and
prizes, as we'll as the purses at
the races, promise to be excep-
tionally handsome and the eX-
nlbits will fill every department.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
Confessions Of a Priest.

Rev. John $. Cox, of Wake, Ark.
writes: For y years | suffered
from yellow Jaundice. l consulted
number OF physicians and tried all
sorts of medicine but got no relief.
Then | began the use of Electric Bit
tiers and feel that l am now cured of
q disease that had me in its grasp for
twelve years. If you want a relia-
BILE medicine for liver and kidney
troubles, stomace disorder or general
debility, get Electric Bitters. It's
guaranteed by Chapman & Mayfeld.
Only so cents.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
Walks Without Clutches

I was much afflicted with sciatica,
writes Ed c. Mud, Iowaville. Sedg-
wick Co, Kan, ''going about on
crutches and suffering a deal of pain.
| was induced to try Ballard 5 Snow
Liniment, which relieved me. l used
three soc bottles. 1t is the greatest
liniment 1 ever used; have recommend
ed it to number of persons. all ex-
press themselves as being benefited
by it. l now walk without crutches,
able to perform great deal of light
labor on the farm. " 25c, soc and 81
at Curry, Lipscomb & Game.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

A mum Der of cases have been
disposed Of by the Mayor in the
past few days and the city
treasury has been made several
dollars richer thereby. The of
tenders were for the most part
DRINKS aud disOrderlies and in
one case, Bette Easterwood,
there was a conviction for selling
whiskey. Thirty days on the
farm and fine OF S25 followed.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
Improved Appearance

The mem bers of the City Coun-
Gil have decid ed to finish the sec
ond story of the City Hall in st.
Louis pressed brick. This de-
cision will cost a few hundred
dollars more but it will add
greatly to the appearance of the
building. The brick work above
the stone will be in steel gray
with yellow buff trim mings.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

DR.. Gid Bell passed through
the city yesterday en- route to
his home in the Steens section.
DR.. Bell has recently graduated
in his profession from Wander
bilt with hOnors and his friends
predict for him a brilliant pro
fessiOnal career.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

The regular April examina-
tions of the county teachers were
being held Friday and yesterday
at the Franklin Academy. Quite
a number of teachers we're in at
tendance and the examinations
were being conducted by Profs.
Cook, Nash and Morris.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Mr.. D. P. Tunnel. of Steens,
passed through the city yester-
day en- route to his home after a
pleasant visit to relatives in Tus-
caloosa. Mr.. Tunnel had been
there for about three weeks and
reports a very pleasant trip.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
Have You Bees In Your Bonnet

And DO they buzz in your head? This
is Neuralgia, the kind that puts you
in bed Paracamph stops it and it
does it quick. Applied externally it
can t make you sick. We guarantee
it to cure on the spot or no pay.
Don t suffer tomorrow, next week
or to-day. If you are not salts
fed /, ii tell you what we'll do; we will
give you back your money and your
headache too. For sale by Mayo 4
Weaver
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Bailey's Millinery Emporium
is the only exclusive millinery
store in the city of Columbus.
The people Of Colum bus are in
vited to consider this fact when
making their purchases.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Remember that the opening of
the Bailey Millinery Emporium
continues all through this week
when a fresh line of pattern hats
will be on display.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Chancery Court meets to-
morrow at the Court House and
the term promises to be an i'm
portant one. There are a large
number of important cases to be
tried and Chancellor McCool will
probably spend some time here
engaged in this. his first term.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

A large shipment of pattern
hats have been received in antic-
ipation of the second week spring
opening at the Bailey Millinery
Emporium. They go on sale this
week. All the ladies of the city
are invited to call and see them
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

The contract for the new power
house of the local electric light
company, a large contract, was
awarded yesterday afternoon to
Mr.. J. w. Stansel, who will be-
gin work on it right away.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09
For Sale At a Bargain.

My half interest in the grocery
business of Donnell & Elliott.
For terms, apply to me at
Beard s store.
Ivy MRS. E. A. ELLIOTT.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Mr.. j. n. CASTOR, who has
been in the employ of the Column
bus Machinery Works for the
past few years, left a few days
ago for Tuscaloosa, where he
goes to accept a position with
the NJ. & 0. Railroad, running
on the road.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. billiard,
of Montgomery, parents of Mr..
Frank billiard of this city, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellison. of the
city, were called to Colum bus
the past week by the sad Attic
ton which befell the billiard
home.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-09

Mrs. Chas. Ebbert, of Atlanta,
has been delightfully."- entertained
the past week, a ''Flinch party"
being given in her honor by Miss
Ellen Tucker on Friday evening
and Miss Annie Lide entertain
ing her cal Iier in the week