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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Hurrah For Captain Rooney.

Decorah, Aug. 25.-Special-This
is the first day of the Winnesheik
county fair. From present indica.
tions there will be the largest crowds
ever seen in DEBORAH. The manage
ment have spared no pains or expense
in procuring splendid program for
each day. Some Of the best horses in
the west are entered in the races one
of the best attractions for today being
Captain Rooney and his DEBORAH colts
in contest with Burrook's famous
nine. Rooney is q wonderful base
ball organizer and a phenomenal GEN.
ter-fielder. He is to DEBORAH what
Capt. Arson was to Chicago. Cedar
Rapids Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Played to a 6OOd Business.

The Jack Hoefier company at the
Grand last week continued to play to
increased houses each evening and
throughout the entire week gave the
best of satisfaction. 1t is pronounced
the best repertoire company that has
visited our city. Besides excellent
interpretation of difficult roles in the
various bills presented, the specialties
were all of very high order of
merit, and were given the highest
praise by all who heard them. A re-
turn date for this company would
doubtless result in crowded houses
throughout the entire engagement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Will Run Hotel at Elma.

A. ] Francisco and family are pre-
pairing to move to Elma in a couple of
weeks, where Mr.. Francisco and his
SON. in law, Mr.. Alex. Kerr, have
rented hotel. The hotel will be
managed by Mr.. and Mrs. Francisco
and Mr.. Kerr will continue on the
road for Carson, Prize, Scott & Co. :.
of Chicago. Many will regret the de.
parture of this excellent family from
DEBORAH, and will wish them good
fortune in their new venture.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

and exhibits were large and varied,
and contained the very best produce
of the county in the different lines
exhibited.
The base ball games were some of
the best evec seen on the grounds in
p lint of interest taken and in the
closeness of the contests The Tues
day game was reported last week
Three games were PLAYED between Os-
sian and Deco:ah. the two teams be-
ing composed largely of semi -profes-
sional players and members Of the
Luther College team. They were all
very interesting contests aud furnish
ed rare sport for lovers of the game.
Ossian won the game Thursday, score
8 to /, and DEBORAH Friday and Sat
urday's games, scores / TO and to ?.
Outside OF the running race OH Tues
day the only races pulled off were Fri
day afternoon, these a trotting race
for horses that had never beaten three
minutes, and 2 40 pace. The mud
was knee deep, and although it was
impossible to make any time, there
were several close heats, and consider
able sport was made for the specta-
tors in watching the driving through
the mud. The finish was as follows,
in the race for green horses:
Peter Sigler,gr g, G.F Baker 1
z. d. B., b g, J. G. Bates 2212 30
Zeleta B. blk m, John Curtin 4 3 3 l 2
Lockwood, br S, Willard i444 4
Time, 3 O91a /; 3 O2 8 :01 ;3:17; :l4H.
2 40 Pace
Prax br &, Wines / /
st. Croix, br S, Willard 2 2
Time 2:491a 2 80; 3 10; ;04
The attendance was of course light
each day. but there was every indica-
tion that fair weather would have
brought the largest crowds ever seen
here On Wednesday large number
braved the storm and drove to town,
but were compelled to return home
without seeing the fair. AS couse-
quence there will be deficit, but the
business men of the city have respond
ed to the directors call and assisted
them in raising money to meet all OBJ
legations.
The attractions that were engaged
were all of high order The Keetch
family in acrobat and trapeze work
elected the hearty applause of all
whenever they appeared. as did alsr
the Nichols trio of trick bicycle
riders, and especially with the cycle
dazzle act. Prof. Harmon's balloon
ascension and paracute jump was also
worthy of praise.
The officers of the fair association
are entitled to hearty thanks and com
mendation for the careful and efficient
manner in which they planned for the
fair, and for the way in which they
made the best of the situation as tC
the weather. Especially, Secretary
Coffeen. who has spent much time
and hard labor in his effort to exec
all former fairs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
The Bonds of MatrimOny.

Last Thursday evening, at the home
of the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira W. Ward. occurred the marriage
of Mr.. Charles l.. Ward to Miss Jessie
Reed, both of this city, Rev Vim. Nc
Vettie officiating. Both of these
young people have grown up in Deco
rah and have large acquaintance
here who join us in wishing for them
long and happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

A donkey stepped into store ard
the proprietor approached the beast
and asked: "What are you doing
here? You know this is no place for
donkey" 81 am here" said the
donkey. because saw your advertise
ment on the fence that surrounds my
pasture. know you, too, must be
donkey or you would place your ad-
vertisement in paper, where it
would BE read by people, not donkeys.
Being lonesome today I thought 1
would be neighborly and make a
fraternal call.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to express
their sincere thanks to their many
friends and neighbors for their kindly
assistance and sympathy during their
late bereavement
X. NJ Sunnes and Family,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Special Sheet Music Sale.

Special sale of shae music, at and
10 cents per copy, each and every Sat-
urday until January /, 1904. Remem-
Der, Saturday is the only day that you
can buy this music at the above prices.
We have the largest stock of music in
the state. Marsh Music House, De-
corah. Iowa. 33-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

If everybody in this world had all
they wanted of everything it certain
ly would be terrible sad time for
some chronic kickers we know.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
Picture Framing.

We are in the business; call and see
our stock and get prices.
III. A. Prastmark 81 Son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure f. W.Grove's sigma.
ture is on each box. 25c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-02

The largest and best stock of wall
paper in DEBORAH at Brunt & Parman IS.
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FINANCIAL

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WANTED TO RENT

OUR MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTY YIELDS
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ence solicited. We sell property placed under
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Journal.
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BICYCLES AND AUTOMOBILES

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
WHEELER CLAIMS INNOCENCE.
In a Letter to Waterloo Newspaper
Man He Tells His Troubles.

Rev A. ]. Wheeler. who is in the
county Jail here awaiting trial on a
charge of obtaining money by false pre-
lenses, has denied his guilt In letter
to a Waterloo newspaper man. Mr.
Wheeler says he is innocent. and ae-
euses the T-R. of printing only one
side of the story. He does not state III
the letter, however, that he was given
an opportunity to present his side,
promised to do so, but was prevented
from writing by his attorney, who
threatened to retire from the case If he
carried it into the newspaper. Rev.
Wheelers letter. to member of the
Courier staff. is as follows:
"Marshalltown. Ia. Nov. 81, 1908.
MY Dear Brother: Just few lines
In the Times Rs publican tonight in my
defense, the only line published In the
two weeks of lies that have appeared,
make me think that you wrote them.
Kindly send me copy of the courier
containing your article.
II want to say to you personally that
I am sure of an acquital as soon as
the case can reach the courts. God IS
my Judge. l never wronged anybody
in this world. If you knew the facts
in the case. you would be my friends,
and all would.
.The thing that has cut me most
deeply is that not one word has come
from any one, nor a call even from a
prohibitionist in Marshalltown, and
yet I have been here for one week
simply because the Times Republic
can has called me a rbober and Grim
inal. the people seem to all believe it.
But / tell you, my brother, l arm as
innocent of the charge as you are. vet
must lay in this jail and suffer the
humiliation of spirit and heart until
the court sets next January. or at least
until can get bonds from the east,
which will take weeks.
Il am glad to face the charge, and
the world shall soon know that ! am
innocent.
Il thank you for your kind words.
Please see DR.. Earl and assure him OF
my innocence as declared unto you.
and tell him will prove worthy of his
confidence and friendship.
Yours as ever,
"a j. WHEELER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
THE DIFFERENCE.
Coffee Usually Means Sickness, But
Postum Always Means Health.

Those who have never tried the ex-
pertinent of leaving off coffee and
drinking Postum in It's place and In
this way regaining health and happi-
ness can learn much from the expert
ence of others who have made the
trial.
one who knows says: Il drank cof-
fee for breakfast every morning until
l had terrible attacks OF indigestion,
producing days of discomfort and
nights of sleeplessness. I tried to give
up the use of coffee entirely. but found
1t hard to go from hot coffee to glass
of water. Then l tried Postum Food
Coffee.
1T was good and the effect was SO
pleasant that soon learned to love Ii
and have used 1t for several years,
improved Immediately after l left of
coffee and took on Postum and am now
entirely cured of my Indigestion and
| other troubles all of which were due
to coffee. / am now we'll and contented
and all because l changed from coffee
to Postum.
Postum is much easier to make
right every time than coffee, for 1t is
| so even and always reliable. We neyel
use coffee now in our family. We usf
Postum and are always we'll" Name
given by Postum Company, Battle
Creek Mich.
Look in each package for copy o.
the famous little book, 1.-THE Road I.
! Wellville."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
THE GOVERNORS SON.
viii Be at ths odeon Thanksgiving
Matinee and Night.

The everlasting musical comedy sue
cess. The Governors SON. by George
NJ. Cohan, will be seen at the Odeon
tomorrow afternoon and evening. Few
musical comedies have ever made
better impression than THE Governors
Son" and 1t is doubtful If the comedy
now has an equal on the boards AS
far as fun and music IS concerned. 1t
can not be outdone. 1t Is one continu-
Gus laugh. dotted with the brightes.
and most tuneful of musical gems. The
intermissions between the acts serve
as restoratives of your breathing ca
pacity. The special cast engaged is
very strong and includes some bright
lights Of the musical comedy stage.
The chorus can be praised as long as
YOU desire and not be overdone. The
girls can sing and dance. and are pref
ty and perfectly drilled. The scenery
Is very. grand and the costumes and
gowns are magnificent. A special holt
day matinee has been arranged for the
benefit of ladies and children tomor-
row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. A full
orchestra Will be used and the entire
piece given complete. Prices rs and
so cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
ADJUSTMENTS,
Tim Murphy Plays His Annual En-
uaaement, Appearing In 1.-The Mar
From Missouri"

Tim Murphy Plays His Annual en-
uaoement, Appearing In "ihe Mar
From Missouri"
Tim Murphy, and most exceien'
supporting company, including the tat
ented Dorothy Sherrod, who in private
life il Mrs. Tim Murphy, appeared 81
the Odeon last night in his annual en-
gagement. Mr.. Murphy Is scoring an Inn
mense success in his latest comedy
"The Man From Missouri" and has b.!
far the most expensive company ever
before presented before the amusement
loving public.
Lovers OF pure comedy, OF a leglt :
mate type, are given all they desire II
The Man From Missouri" The char
acter of Broncho Jim Is unlike any
thing that has ever been attempted be-
fore by Mr.. Murphy and 1t Is hard 10
conceive him as a rough young west
erner after having seen him in either
of his successes of past seasons. "Old
Innocence" "a Capitol Comedy" and
The Carpetbagger.' His versatility
is wonderfully displayed in his devia-
ton from his characters OF the other
plays The Man From Missouri" has
been more harshly criticised. perhaps,
than anything in which Mr.. Murphy
has ever appeared, but 1t contains much
beautiful sentiment, and a strong, we'll
defined plot. Mr. Murphy's supporting
company Is of a high standard, and
contains six members OF last years
cast. Miss Sherrod, Lieut. John j.
Foley. William L. Gibson, O. j. Griffin,
Miss Aubrey Powell and Miss Louise
Wfhitefield. Miss Sherrod's work as
Helen Lentworth, was exceptionally
plea sing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
HALF THE MONEY SUBSCRIBED.
Pledges to Y. M. C. A. Building Fund
Pass the $4,000 Mark.

The subscriptions to the building
fund of the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. passed
the $4,000 mark Tuesday night, when
Mr.. George D. McDill, of Chicago one
of the travelling secretaries of the rail-
road department, met the railroad men
of the city at the association rooms
Mr.. McDill talked on the success OF
railroad associations at other points
and of the future Xthat might be ex-
pected If the new building is erected
He commended very highly the plans
as arranged for the new building, ans
said that when completed it would De
one of the finest railroad Y. Nj. {. n
homes in the west He expressed 9
feeling of certainty that with the new
building in Marshalltown, such as is
proposed. there would be marked in
fluence among the men of the city, and
especially the railroad men.
Mr.. McDin cited Temple and Gle
bourne. Tex. division points on the
Santa F'e. and Hinton, w. Va. on the
Chesapeake & Ohio, where the social
conditions were completely transform :
ed by the erection of new buildings.
After Mr.. McDill had concluded his
address Secretary Fellingham an
nouncei that there remained only SIZE
to reach the $4,000 mark, or half the
amount needed for the new building
Subscriptions were at once handed In
to the amount of slso. The nrs'
twenty four subscribers among the
railroad men have pledged over sLoVV'
and new subscriptions are continually
counting in so that the railroad men are
much Interested in the project. It Ii
estimated that over one-h Il of the merl
in the railroad service in Marshaltowii
will be subscribers to the building fund
before the total amount Is raised.
Stereopticon Views OF local railroad
life were shown during the evening. ano
at the conclusion Of the meeting an
oyster supper was enjoyed. Sixty raii-
road men and their wives and lady
friends were present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25

ty of the crime as charged. A part of
the arguments on the motion were
heard, when the court announced that
he would withhold his ruling until fur-
Their argument, and suggested that the
defense introduce evidence Lloyd
Maxwell, formerly employed by the
Rhoades- Carmean Buggy Company,
was the first witness on the stand for
the defense, and he was followed by
Will N. HELEN, salesman at the pres
ent time, who was working TOR the
company at the time the crime is alleg-
ed to have been committed. The pur-
pose of the defense is to show common
practice in the transactions such as
Mr. Carmean is accused to have per-
mitted.
Court will be adjourned this evening
until Friday morning at 9 o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25

county grand jury on the charge OF
b!gamy, vii probably not be punish
ed for his act, or, il at all very
light sentence will be imposed upon
him.
From the present indications OF
things there will be no witnesses Tor
the state when the case comes up iot
trial 1t was set for last term Dul
was continued on account of the al
legged illness Of the defendant. ~
VIII be called at the term of court
which convened yesterday. Miss Emma
Mitchell. the woman with whom lsen-
hart went thru a marriage ceremony
at the Wilson IN this city while ne
already had a wife in MarshalltoWh
has left the city and her address is
unknown 1t is reported that she
was married in Fort Dodge some
months ago. She has said that she
does not care to have Isenhart punish
ed for his act. Her brosher. who was
the one instrune ntal in having lsen-
hart arrested, has already experienced
change of heart and does not want
Fin prosecuted either.
IF the state pushes the case against
the defendant it will probably be
without either of these witnesses.
Rev. Bruins. the minister who per
formed the second ceremony. has also
left the state. There has been re-
port circulated that Isenharts attor-
rev at the trial would plead insanity
of his client. Ii will be very unin-
teresting case anyway as no one seems
20 care much about the prosecution OF
the defendant.
.Isenhart spent considerable time IN
the county Jail in this city. but at last
secured bail and has been at his home
| In Mnrsha,ltnwn for several months
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25

ming thru the signals. The team Is In
fine shape and is in fit condition to
play a fast, snappy game. Grinneli is
also reported to be fast, and the game
here will probably prove one of the
best high school contests in the state.
With the game of tomorrow five OF the
players will go into the game for the
last time as members of the local high
school. They are Salisbury, Kent
Lounsberry, Hull and George Powell, as
they will graduate with next year $
class. Should the day be not too cold
the attendance Will probably exceed
that of any. game ever played here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
PAVING is COMPLETED.
Last Of Asphalt Work Finished
North First Avenue Tuesday.


The last work on the several con-
tracts held by the Barber Asphalt
Company for paving was completed on
Tuesday evening about o'clock. The
last work done was on North First
avenue. The two or three blocks OF
brick paving yet to be put down, the
contract for which was given the Bar
her company. will not be done until
spring. Preparations were commenced
at ONCE this morning to move the men
and plant from the city. Some of the
men will be sent to Des Moines, and
others will go to Waterloo. The mix
ing plant will be dismantled and
shipped to Omaha. The repair work
along the line of the North Third
street car tracks may not be completed
until next spring. IL the weather con-
tnues as cold as 1t has during the last
few days. Owing to the nature of this
work 1t can not be done successfully
during cold weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
WIFE VISITED HERE.
Denver Times Says That Mrs. Davis
Had Been In Marshalltown.

Had Been In MarshaiitoWh.
The Denver Times publishes SEN
sational story concerning the case Of
Miss Grace Harmon. Cedar Rapids
stenographer, who went to Denver for
the purpose of meeting Edward Davis,
q Colorado & Southern Express mes
senger running between Denver and
Boulder. 1t Is claimed that Miss Har-
mon had been promised by Davis. while
living at Cedar Rapids, hat he would
get divorce from his wife, and marry
her Mrs. Davis who was at Cedar
Rapids at the time, left there sudden
ly, according to the Denver paper, and
came to Marshalltown, where she re-
NAMED with her parents until quite
recently. When Miss Harmon got to
Denver, however, expecting to meet
Davis. she found the wife there before
her and was informed that the differ
ences existing between her and her
husband had been settled, that there
would be no divorce and that Davis
would not be able to marry her
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
THANKSGIVING SERVICES.
Union Service Will Be Held at the
Conversational Church.

Special Thanksgiving services Will
he held in the city churches tomorrow.
A union service will be held at the
Congregational church at 1890 par
ticipated in by most of the pastors OF
the city. Rev. David Dempster, OF
the Presbyterian church, will preach
the sermon, and the Congregations.
choir will furnish the music.
ST. Mary's church will have Its serv-
ice the same as Sunday. with solemn
high mass at $50, conducted by Dean
Lehman. At St. Pauls special Thanks
giving services and sermon Will be
held at 10 o'clock. The Christian Sci
entisss will hold special service at
THAR church at 10:45.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
MAY GO UNPUBLISHED.
A. e. lsenhart's Case Not Likely to be
Tried in Hamilton County.

A. E. Isenhart. the Iowa Central fire.
man who was arrested last summer on
charge of bigamy, after having de-
serted his wife and family in this city
and married Emma Mitchell. of Glenn
ons, at Webster City, may go unpun-
fshed. The case was set for the pres
mt term of the district court at Web
ster City. and the Journal of that place
says that from the present indications
there will be no witnesses for the STATE
when the case is called. If 1t is called
al all. The Journal says:
ALBERT e. Isenhart. of Marshalitown,
who was indicted by Hamilton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
ASSESSMENTS DEFERRED.
Property Owners Will Not Have TO
Pay First Assessment for Paving
Iln%;I 1Q0S

The assessments to abutting prop
erty on streets that have been paved
during the present season will not be-
come effective next spring. The Third
avenue assessment has already been
made and becomes effective in the
spring. but all other streets will go
ever another year. II Is necessary 1or
the council to certify to the board OF
supervisors by Dec. 1 the amount OF
the assessment for the coming years
taxes, and this can not be done. Tho
first assessment, therefore. for all
streets. excepting Thrill avenue. Will
be payable in the spring of 1905.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-25
CUT OFF DOGS TAIL.
Four Youths Arrested. Accused Of
Cruelty to Dog.

A bit of alleged canine surgery,
whereby the wagging member OF Ed
Anderson's dog was separated from its
body, led this morning to the arrest
Of Burt Tree, Charles and Willie Bow
man and Lester Williams. four youths
ranging IN age from, IA to is years, liv-
Ing in the south part of town. Ander-
son, who was the complaining witness
says the boys captured his dog and cut
off his tall He charges them WITH
cruelty to animals. The youngsters
plead not guilty, and their hearing was
set for Friday morning in Justice Bur-
rftt's court.