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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
RiehIand.

RiehIand.
Our dry goods merchants have
adopted the cash business plan to take
effect on Jan. J..
Ollie.
Tie Baptist church has purchased a
new pipe organ, which will arrive IN
about ten days Our hotel has
again changed hands. DR.. Charles Nc
kinnis has bought the property OF A.
NJ. Roop. consideration. s1,Soo.
Geneva.
Ten loads of cattle were shipped to
Chicago from here last week. two by
John Boots. one by w. S. Hickethier.
three by John Jones, two by Richards.
Clock.
Slater.
The Palestine congregation has
erected the proper sheds for the pro-
lection of their horses from the cold
and rain while the pensioners are at
tending services at the church. Tine
move Is one in the right direction ana
is to be commended.
Armstrong.
Inc EfnlneU4 county FARMERS lHSti-
tute will be held in Baskerville in the
week beginning. Dec. IS. Professor
Holden, of An,es, will be there to
judge the corn raised by seventy two
Bmmet county boys who We're fur
nished with SEED last spring.
A conditional ord,er has been placed by
the town council for 50n feet of hose.
1t is subject to countermand until
Jan. /.
Audubon.
Z. N. Taggart was dangerously hurt
recently. He was hauling some hay
and was on the load when the hay rack
slipped off and The load fell over and
Mr.. Taggart fell about eight feet,
lighting on his head and shoulders. He
was insensible for quite while and it
was feared at first that he was killed
No bones were broken, however and
good nursing us bringing him around
all right.
Blanchard.
A trainload of cattle came in here
before daylight a week ago last Friday
morning owned by John S. Blllby, OF
Quitman, Mo. They were shipped from
Texas and they had sWaded the quar-
antine at Kansas City, Mo. They were
held up here nearly al. day without
unloading. but arrangements were
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Another Account.
Special TO Times Republican.

Conrad Dec. 22.-A1rs. Katie Sitter.
wife of William Suffer- young farm
err living eight miles north of this
place. in Melrose township, drank two
ounces of ch,oroform some time during
Saturday night. and was found dead in
her bed Sunday morning. At first it
was thought the woman had died of
heart failure. but q note. addressed to
the husband, which was found later,
clearly showed suicide. An empty bot
tie, labeled chloroform. was found In
the room, and Indicated the manner Of
death. The note which the woman left
simply said: Il do this to end my trou-
hles. Good-bye.'
Mr.. Slifsr, husband of the woman.
is unable to account for his wife's rash
act. He says their married life has
heen happy. and he was unaware that
she was suffering from meianeholia or
experiencing trouble OF any kind.
Coroner Frank Conner. of Reinbeck.
conducted an inquest yesterday. and
the jury returned a verdict of suicide,
attaching no blame to airy one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slifer were married
less than year ago, Dec. IS, 1902. Mrs.
Sltfer was very pretty young woman.
and was only 90 years of age. Only
Saturday she accompanied her hus-
band to Marshalltown, to purchase
Christmas goods, and select some OF
the furniture for their apartments. at
the home of Mr.. Sllfer's parents, where
they had been living since their mar
riage. While her husband was doing
some trading it is supposed that Mrs.
Slifer purchased the chloroform, as he
had not accompanied Ter to drug
store during the day.
Mrs. Slifer was the daughter OF Mr..
ard Mrs. Thomas Rodd. living four and
one-half miles northeast of Written. in
Melrose township. She leaves besides
her parents four sisters and one broth
er-Mrs. James Moore. OF Whitten;
Mrs. George Haskin, of Fairfax: Mrs.
Marcus Shovel, of near Union; Mrs.
Alva Huffey. of Ivester; and Asa Rodd
who lives near Whi,ten. The funeral
was held today from the Alice church,
near where the Slifers live, interment
following in the Benson cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Attorney General Mullan Gives
Opinion Affecting Webster
City Capitalists
MAYOR MEMBER OF COMPANY
The Iowa Statutes Preclude City
Council From Granting Contracts or
Franchises to Members of Its Own
Body-wlI Ask for Franchise Again
Next Spring.
necial TO Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, Dec. 22.-The gas
franchise recently granted by vote
of the people of this city to a company
of Webster City capitalists, including
the late Jacob NJ. Funk. has just been
declared by Attorney General Mulan
to be wholly void and Illegal. The
reason given by the attorney general
is that Mayor Edwards, who by the
statutes is considered a member of the
city council. is a member of the COM
pany to whom the franchise was
granted. The Iowa statutes preclude
a city council from granting contracts
or franchises to members of its own
body.
A franchise in question had passed
to its second reading in the city council
before It's validity was even questioned.
A member of the company. not wishing
TO hold an Illegal franchise, sent 1t to
the attorney general for an opinion,
stating in connection that the mayor
of the city was member OF the pro-
posed gas company. This franchise
was perhaps one VI Int liioSs pSso'AA'
ever granted in Iowa. Upon the fran
cillse passing the third reading and be-
coming binding, the gas company
agreed to pay the city the sum OF sl,-
900. Upon the completion of the
company's building $4,000 more was to
be paid. Beside all other taxes the
company agreed to pay two per cent OF
its gross receipts to the city. The city
secured this liberal franchise for the
reason that two competing companies
were asking for franchise.
Under Mullan's opinion the members
Of the proposed company went before
the council last evening and asked that
no further action be taken with regard
to the franchise 1t is understood that
the company will wait until next
spring when Mr.. Edwards term as
mayor will expire and will then again
ask that the franchise be given them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
FEARED HE WOULD SUICIDE.
C. S. Potter, of Dexter, Gives Himself
Up to Des Moines Police.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Dec. %. Rather than
rum the risk of going suddenly insane
ana killing himself, C. S. Potter yes
terday gave himself up to Officer
jackson, at Eighth and Plumb streets.
On his person We're numerous books
and letters concerning magnetic heal
ing over which the mans mind has
weakened. He was examined by City
Physician Smith and pronounced in
sane. He is now in the city jail.
Among his other effects was a letter
written to his brother, c. II. Potter.
at Dexter. Iowa. The text of the letter
is as follows. Dear brother: am
staying down town now, but my mind
and nerves are in awful shape. ! am
melancholy and Respondent People
meet OIL the street look at me and say.
that fellow won't live long. Hearing
such expressions nearly sets me crazy.
and feel like committing suicide.
Yours truly. C. S. Potter"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
GoodeII News.

Special to imeS-Repubilcan.
Goodell, Dec. PC. A. Church, OF
Belmond, was doing business here
Monday.
William wenzel, of Belmond. has
opened up second butcher shop here
west of the hotel.
p. Parker, OF Mimi. was visiting
with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cash
man last week.
H. A. Sweigard and wife. of Klemme,
were visiting here Sunday.
Both churches will have Christmas
trees on Christmas eve.
The city schools will close Thursday
for two weeks vacation.
John Larson has resigned as mail
carrier on route No. 2. and will attend
school at Humboldt, Iowa.
William Nelson. has bought a we'll
improved farm near Clear Lake AMI
Will move there in the spring.
Corn is desirable commodity on the
local market at 80 to 81 cents per bush
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22

flee he has also collected sl3,7a3.3s Of
delinquent taxes. Mr.. Roberts was
elected by the republicans two years
ago, and again at the last election.
Maquoketa.
The second annual poultry show
was from the 18th to the 10Th inclusive
Over thirty fanciers made entries and
there were more than 800 birds on ex-
hibition. The largest exhibitors were
Byron Creviin, Barred Rocks: Frank
johnson, Silver Wyando.tes. and Moff
Trumbo. White Rocks. =, The
rev Jackson Savings Bank has entered
ON is third week of business, and has
already given evidence of its activity
by filing for record several real estate
mortgages. The pass books of the bank
are now widely distributed, nearly 100
being in the hands OF Jepositors from
all over the county.
Melvin.
Petty thievery is becoming a quite
common offense in this little town
porting the loss of coal, wood, meat
or other articles. j. E. Free
man. a successful and well o-do farm
er living northeast of tow n, has bough
the livery barns of Barkuff Bros. ana
George McEloy and will take possess
sion the first of the year. Mr. Free
man will tear down the McElvoy barn
ard make an addition and otherwise
improve the other barn. He mas also
bought Mr.. McEloy's residence. The
Barkur brothers. Robert and Dell have
not yet decided what they will do. pu;
thsy expect to remain in Melvin for
some time yet.
South English.
A distressing accident occurred out
at the Charley Young place Wednes-
day morning. Parish Teeters and Wal
ter Lane had gone out after load o.
hay for Mr.. Teeters. They loaded thu
hay and walked to the gate. Mr. Tee
tiers then climbed up on the hay. Lam
remarked to him: Pad, you had bet.
ter sit down" He stuck the fork IL
the hay and threw his hand back to lei
himself down and in some way he los
mis- balance and fell over on the ground
striking his head on the right side
Lane called to him, asking If he wer,
hurt. but receiving no reply he Jumped
down and ran to him. He was dead
when he lifted him up. His neck was
broken in the fall. causing instani
death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Mrs. William slifer, of Grundy
County, Took Her Own
Life Sunday
WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER BED
At First 1t Was Supposed She Died of
Heart Failure, But Undertaken
Found Note in Her Clothes Stating
She Had Killed Herself With chIor-
oform-Inquest Held.
Special to Times-RepuhlIcan.


Grundy Center Dec. 22.-Mrs. VIII
liam Slifer. who resided in Melrose
township, was found dead in bed Sun
day morning. 1t was supposed that the
cause of her death was from hear;
failure until they commenced to re-
move her clothing, when a note an!
an empty bottle which had contained
was found. In the note
Mrs. Slifer bid them all good by and
stated that she had taken her own life.
but gave no reason for the rash ac.,
She and her husband We're in Mar
shalltown on Saturday and 1t is sup
posed she bought the chloroform while
there.
She was a daughter of Thomas Rodd
of Melrose township, and had beel!
less than year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22

If size makes a good sheriff Poca-
hontas ought to have the very best
in Iowa The newly elected Mr. kelie-
her stands six feet and four inches.
Andrew Schuster came down from
Barnesville on Christmas visit with
old friends.
Al Montgomery. who has been at
Remsen, working on the new catho-
lie church at that place came nome
TO stay over Christmas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
MANY PREPARING CREATIONS.
Contest of State University Of Iowa Z
be Held January 90.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Dec. 22.--The oratorical
contest cf the State University of
Iowa will be held January 80. A large
number of contestants are writing ora
lions for the contest and a number of
excellent orations are expected. The
winner of the home contest will receive
a prize of fifty dollars and the honor
of representing Iowa at the contest of
he Northern Oratorical League to be
neld in Minnea polls in May.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Death Of John Brannan.

Special to Times Repuhi.can.
Deep River. Dec. 22.-John Brannan.
a former resident of Deep River, and at
one time county supervisor. died at his
home in Thornburg last Friday his
death being due to pneumonia. His
remains We're Inferred in Dresden cent
etery east of this place. He leaves 4
wife and five children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER DEAD.
Knights Templars Conduct Funeral Of
Walter Mentally of Cedar Falls, To-
daY.

Special to Times Republican
Cedar Falls. Dec. 22.-Death has
been making ravages into the ranks
of the old settlers in the past few
weeks. Another death was recorded
Sunday when Walter McNally, passed
away after a residence in this city of
thirty years duration. He came here
in the early day and established
store was a very successful business
man, and accumulated fortune. He
was &C years old and leaves wife and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
r,eath of Mrs. kelIen

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dc. 22.-Mrs. Stephen
Keller died at Ellsworth hospital. III
this city, yesterday after an Illness of
several weeks. her death resulting from
gall stones Her husband and several
small children survive her. She was
daughter az Mr.. and Mrs. William II
Pearce who live east of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Death Of p. p. simmonr,

LuVerne. Dec. 22.-P. P. Simmons
died here Thursday evening at the ripe
old age of 76 years. He was one of
ths9pioneers Of this county. He leaves
three brothers and a sister here. who
mourn his loss. The brothers are all in
business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
1T WAS MURDER.
coroner's Jury in Robson Death Finds
He Was Killed.

TIC was NUioo.
Audubon, Dec. 22.-The coroner's
jury which investigated the mysterious
death of young Dick Robson found
that he was murdered, as wars pre-
viously reported by the Register and
Leader. Its verdict. which has been
held secret for a long time in hopes
that the officials might thereby be aid
ed In finding evidence against the lads
slayers. has just been made public. 1t
Is s follows:
We. the jury. find the decreased
came to his death by blow on the
head inflicted by persons unknown and
done felonionsly. Signed: ]. c. Rose.
William Baylor, Err. Perry"
reward of $500 will be offered foc
the arrest and conviction of the persons
responsible for the death OF the boy.
II is likely now that arrests vii, follow
within few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price of mistake, but you'll never be
wrong II you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for dyspepsia. dizziness, head
ache. liver or bowel troubles They are
gentle yet thorough. Twenty flv.
cents at George p. Powers drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
couohs. Colds and Constipation.

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey and Tar that they contain opi-
ates which ere constipating. besides
being unsafe, particularly for children.
Foleys Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, is safe and sure and will not
constipate. For sale by B. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Buried at Cedar Falls

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, Dec. 22.-The remains OF
Mrs. Ed Blue former resident. were
brought here from O'Brien county yes
terday and Inferred in Greenwood. A
funeral service was held from the resi-
dence of AL Raymond this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Excursion Rates for the holidays,

Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at reduced rates to
POINTS on the Northwestern system
within 200 miles OF selling station, on
Dec. "a, rs and 81 and Jan. !, good re-
turning until and including Jan. 4. 1904.
Apply to agents of the Chicago &
Northwestern railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Homesee kers' EA:rrsio,,a

One-way rate. with 81 additional. for
round trip tickets on sale the first and
third Tuesdays Of every month. with
limit for return twenty one days from
date OF sale. See prket agents OF the
Iowa Central for information as to
rates. ETC.,. or address A. B. Cults. q. p.
Z =. A.. Minneapolis. MINI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Afraid They'll Lynch Him.

Davenport, Dec. 22.-Lindsay Pitt
colored, wanted for attempted murder
at Salisbury, Mo-. was captured here
while visiting an uncle.
He escaped from officers at Sails
bury after slashing three of them with
razor and says he will not go back
without a requisition. He is afraid
of being lynched if returned. to Sails
bury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
TRUCK FARMING
lNTHE SOUTH

po1o Truck Farming In tho South
ay3 Write the undersigned for tree
CODY Of Illinois Central Circular Nc. 8
ana note what = said concssning Il.
J. r. Merry. Ass't Gen'l Pass'r Agent
ulinoas Ceatral Railroad. Dubuaua, u
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Two Thru Tourist Cars TO California

Two Thru Tourist Cars TO California
Every week via the Chicago Great
Western railway. Choice OF routes west
Of Kansas City via the Santa Fe route
or Rock Island Ell Pasc route. Low
rates and every comfort afforded. For
further information apply to ]. A. Ell
Ii. ticket agent, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
FARMER DROPS DEAD.
NJ. Penny. Living Near Cambridge,
Dies Very Suddenly.

OIeS Very Suddeh1y.
Special to Times Republican
Cambridge, Dec. pm. Penny, a
farmer living four and one-half miles
northwest Of this place. while loading
corn at Henry Myres', dropped dead
Saturday afternoon at four o'clock.
Mr.. Penny has been sufferer with
heart trouble for number of years.
Mr.. Penny leaves son who is an
inmate of the deaf and dumb school
at Council Bluffs, one brother who lives
at Carney. Nebraska, and sister who
lives at Nevada, la. The funeral was
held Yesterday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
pa.tor'. Father Dead.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls. Dec. 22.-Dr Daniel
McGurk. pastor of the Methodist
church. has been called to Ohio by the
death of his father.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
SENATOR HoeuE's WIFE DIES.

She Had Been Long Time Sufferer
With Consumption.
Onawa. Dec. 22.-Mrs. f. L. Hogue.
wife of Senator Hogue who had been
suffering with consumption for some
years, died at p. m. yesterday at their
home in Blencoe. The funeral services
will be held at Blencoe this afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
HOLD ART EXHIBIT.
Good Sum Raised to Purchase Pictures
for Ames School Rooms.
.Speciol tn mos-Rannhlican


special to Times-Republican.
Ames, Dec. 22.-An art exhibition
was given by the public schools in this
city Friday afternoon and evening
which proved to be a success from
every standpoint. This exhibit has
come to be an annual thing and has
proved to be of great benefit to both
pupils and to those Interested in the
public schools.
Aside from the regular school work.
special exhibits of the products of the
fine crafts were made by the ladies of
the Nonparsil Club. An admission fee
Of 10 cents was charged. tire proceeds
10 be used in purchasing pictures for
The school rooms. The sum of $50 was
cashed in and will be invested in pic
lures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
Tickets to Dos Moines, Iowa,

Via the Northwestern line, will be sod
at reduced rates on Dec. Is and 20.
limited to return until Jan. 2, 1904. in
elusive. on account of the Iowa State
Teachers Association annual conven-
ton and meeting of the Iowa Rura.
Carriers Association. Apply to agents
OF the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
News Of Pocahontas.

Special to Times Republican
Pocahontas, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Hall, of
New York, is here on visit with her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. o. f. Hale
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22

A kidney or bladder trouble can al
ways be curetl by using Foley's Kid
ney Cure in time. For sale by B. A.
Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22
SMALLPOX AT oELwElN.
Four Employees Of a Grocery Store
Have the Disease.

Special to Times-Republican
Oelwein, Dec. 22.-Oelwein is threat
ened with siege of the smallpox. Four
employees of one grocery store have
been guaranteed with the disease. The
Local board of health has the situation
we'll in hand. 1t has thoroughly d:sin-
fected the grocery and is using every
effort to hold the disease In check.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22

four children. The funeral was cons
Quoted today by the knights Templar.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-22

flee he has also collected sl3,7a33s Of
delinquent taxes. Mr.. Roberts was
elected by the republicans two years
ago, and again at the last election.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-09
HENDERSON WAS SHOT
BY WILLIAM WYNN.
Two Men Were Riding Together
When the Shooting Occurred.

Two Men Were Riding Together
When the Shooting Occurred.
Columbus, Ca, Nov. S.-Rel Hender-
son of Columbus, a clerk for j. T.
Eason, a wholesale grocery of this
city, was probably fatally shot two
miles from Hatchechubbe, Ala, by a
man named Wynn to-day
Henderson went to Hatchechubbe to
foreclose on the crop and stock of
Wilkins Wynn, tenant on w. L..
Tallman's place, for a debt he owed
Judge Eason. This afternoon Judge
Eason received a telegram saying that
as Henderson and Wynn were coming
to Hatchechubbe to-day, Wynn shot
the other through the head and that
he is MORALLY wounded
Wynn states that as they were rid
ing along, Henderson jumped from the
buggy and fired at him, and that he,
Wynn, returned the fire. Wynn was
not hurt.
The trouble is not supposed to have
been the result of feeling caused by
Henderson's foreclosing the claim on
the others property.
Henderson is 81 years old and has
a wife and five children. He former
ly lived at Hatchechubbe.
Judge Eason left for Hatchechubbe
this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-09
PLANS FOR SENATE.
Programme That Will Probably Be
Followed This Week.

Programme That Will Probably Be
Followed This Week.
Washington, Nov. S.-The first week
of the extra session will be devoted to
the usual preliminaries of a new ses-
sion of Congress. The programme for
the week is to have four brief sessions
and an adjournment on Thursday I'M
til the following Monday.
Tomorrow the proclamation calling
the Congress in extraordinary session
will be read. This will follow the ap-
pointment of a committee to notify the
President that the Senate is ready to
receive any communication he has to
make.
On Tuesday the Presidents mes
sage will be received and read. Ad-
journment will follow its reading, as a
caucus of Republican senators is to be
held in the afternoon.
Wednesday will be largely devoted to
the introduction of bills, and Thursday
will be short legislative session, un-
less discussion of the Panama situa-
ton is precipitated by the introduction
of resolutions asking for information
1t is the intention of Senator Morgan
to introduce resolutions on the subject,
and these may be discussed under the
rules on the day following their pres
entation. The Republican members Of
the Senate will interpose no objection
to a discussion of the Panama and ca
nal questions, but it is not likely that
any action will be taken until after the
committees are reorganized.