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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
DARING BUNco GAME
Burlington Man Neatly swindIed Out
of s75o-stranser Gets Him Into
Game and Substitutes Box for One
Containing the Winnings.

Special to Times Republican.
Burlington, Nov. 3O.-Fred Hoffman
a well known farmer of this city. has
been made the victim of one of the mos.
daring 'bunco" games practiced in
this city, whereby he lost $3.50 and the
thieves escaped untouched. The trick
was the old-time box, containing mon
ey. which was exchanged for another.
containing simply the following note
You old fool! You have been bun
coed. We will leave for New York to-
night and will spend the money with
the New York girls. We are obliged to
you for the money. Now take my adj
vice and do not say anything about
losing your money. You'd only gel
laughed at and there's no chance to get
your money back. The police nor any
one else can help you. So If you don't
want to be the laughing stock of the
neighborhood. keep your mouth shut
You are not the only sucker in the
world. We find one like you every
week or so, with little spinach on his
chin. Yours truly,
"BUNCO BILL"
"Never work and never will"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
A bald head,
or Ayers H air
Vigor? You can't
have both. z.:;sz, KS:
j. G. Aver Co.,
Lowell. Mass.
A WoMAN's BACK.

The Aches and Pains Will Disappear if
The Advice of this Marshalltown Cit
ixen is Followed.
A woman's back has many aches and
pains.
Most times it's the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ache.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure
Il.
Many Marshalltown women know
khis.
Read what one has to say about 1t:
Mrs. L. W. Fox. 305 Summit street,
says: when l first learned about
them had considerable pain In my
back Procuring a box at the Mcbride
4 Will Drug Company's store. used it
and was soon free from the annoyance,
which was undoubtedly caused by some
imperfect action of the kidneys.
gladly recommend remedy that
proved Of such value as Doans Kidney
pills. Several friends of mine tried
them and all hold as high an opinion OF
their merit as t.
Price. so cents per box. For sale by
III dealers. Foster Milburn Company.
Buffalo. N. Y. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name. Doan's. and
take no other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
FINDS LOST RELATIVE.
Chance Acquaintance Leads to Dis
coverv of Family Relationship.

SoVcFy OF Fanny ncidS'S"S''Fs
Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo. Nov. 30.-On one of the
night passenger trains j. w. Adams
came to Waterloo from Ohio to trans
act some business He desired to go
to the Roya. Hotel to spend the nigh.
and meeting Night Waterman A. w.
Adams. he asked to be directed to the
hosiery. Mr.. Adams, the night watch
man, kindly volunteered to conduct him
to the Royal. which he did The Wis
itor remarked that he must accept
cigar for his kindness and the night
clerk said, addressing the night watch
man, What kind of cigar will you
have, Mr.. Adams ?"
AT the mention of the name the Wis
itor remarked that his name was Au-
ans and that he had relatives some
answers brought out the information
that the gentlemen We're cousins and
had separated In Ohio forty-seven
years ago.
Further talk developed the fact that
Mr.. Adams. of Waterloo. is beneficiary
In his grandmothers will, the baby boy
having been left with her upon the
death OF the mother, to $500 in cash.
which has now been at interest for over
fourteen years awaiting its claimant.
The cousins are now planning fam
lily reunion to be held in this city upon
the arrival of the younger brother,
whom Adams had not seen In forty
seven years, at Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
DEATH OF A PIONEER.
William c. Brown. Of Eldora, was III
Only Three Days.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Nov. 30.-WilIiaan c. Brown.
well-known pioneer. died at his home
in this city Friday evening. He was
sick but three days and was first taken
with a cold. which developed into
pneumonia that caused his death. Mr..
Brown was born In DENLY, Derbyshire,
England, seventy-seven years ago next
January. He was first married in En-
gland and came with his wife and set
tied in Freeport. ILL.,, in 1s49. He came
to this city in 1857 and soon after lost
his wife. He was married again in
1864. His widow and nine children by
his second wife and four children by
his first wife survive him. Mr..
Brown was quite an extensive
traveller, having crossed the ocean five
times. He was postmaster in this city
under Lincoln and johnson and made
an excellent Official. A tailor by trade
and an expert coa.maker, he was an
untiring worker up to the week Of his
death Funeral services were held at
the residence Saturday, Rev. w. E.
Stanley oficiating. Members OF ths
A. o. U. w. acted as pail bearers and
performed the last sad rites.
Harvey Lamprecht, the 15-year-old
son OF William Lamprecht, died at his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
FILLED LAMPS WITH GASOLINE,
Waterloo Young People Have 1 DAN
serous Experience.


Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, Nov. 30.-While a party OF
young people danced and made merry
Thanksgiving night at the home of
Miss Hazel Hetts they were unaware
Of the terrible danger that threatened
them.
On that night Miss Hazel Hetts gave
party to about fifteen of her friends,
while her parents were visiting in
GAINESVILLE. AS eventide approached
she discovered that the kerosene can
was empty and sent to a store to re-
plenish the supply. With the liquid
that was returned to her she filed all
their own lamps and lamps borrowed
from the neighbors.
The lamps were lighted and gave
light of peculiar brilliancy. which was
remarked upon by the guests. The
lights were kept going until after mid
night. The next day neighbor dis
covered the lamp loaned to Miss Hetts
had been filled with gasoline. An in
vestigation proved the groceryman had
sent the wrong kind of oil. 1t was al
most miracle ,hat there was no ex-
plosion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
TIE LAV[LLEUR CASE
Hannah Layelleur to Be Tried
Again For Numbering and
Burning Husband
NEW CLUES AND NEW EVIDENCE
LavelI.ur's Body Was Exhumed at
Minso, Friday, for the Purpose of
Getting Further Medical Testimony
Result Of This Action Not Yet
Made Public-News of the State.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Newton. Nov. 30.-On the criminal
docket of the Jasper county district
court which convenes next Tuesday
appears the case Of the state Of Iowa
VS.. Hannah Layelleur. It was thought
by many that this cage would never
be tried again but from some sources
1t is demanded that the wife be again
put on trial for her life charged with
the murder and burning of her hus-
band Among those who are familiar
with the evidence, however, 1t is not
thought that conviction will be Sc
cured. the whole case resting upon cir
cumstantial evidence. Since the last
trial the state has been working upon
rev clues and new evidence. With what
success is not known, but what was
thought to have been unknown was
the exhuming of Lavelleur's body at
Mingo, Friday This was done by the
county attorney who directed three
to make careful examtn-
alton with a view Of getting further
medical testimony as to whether the
legs and arms were burned off dur
ing the fire In the barn or cut off. It IS
thought the trial will last ten days or
two weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
AGAINST LIGHTNING RODS.
Farmers Insurance Company Opposes
Lightning Rod as Protection.

Lightning Rod as Protection.
Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, Nov. 30.-The annual
meeting of the members Of the Farm
ers' Mutual Insurance Association Of
the counties lying in north central
Iowa was held in this city Saturday
evening. The meeting was held at the
associations branch Office in the city
hall. The organization is one whose
members consist entirely OF farmers.
who by mutual arrangement carry
their own insurance. Several radical
changes in the association were sug-
gested. namely. the abolition OF the
plan whereby in the past the associa-
ton gave its tornado insurance to the
state association and a decided oppo-
sition to the lightning rod as pro-
lection from lightning. The president
IS Hon. l.. S. Coffin, OF Fort Dodge.
The organization Is carrying $780,
900 worth of farm insurance.
BY way Of changing the constitution
the members took decided stand in
favor Of carrying in addition to the
insurance they now carry the tornado
risks as well. and hereafter refuse Civ
ing this class OF policies to the state
organizations.
The plan Of lightning rods on build
ings and ground wires on all wire
pasture fences. as a matter Of protec-
ton. was thoroughly discussed, but
failed to meet with general approval.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
PHONES SAVE FIRE LOSS.
BY Their Aid Help Was Summoned and
Farm Buildings Saved.

Special to Times-R publican.
Dunkerton Nov. 30.--The use of tele-
phones scattered thru the section of
the country around Blakesville, saved
the buildings of Henry OltOgge from
destruction by fire. Mr.. Oitrogge was
hauling corn fodder during the fore
noon. and at dinner time left load
standing within a few feet Of a big
estrawstack. Not long afterwards the
family were alarmed TO see smoke ris-
ing from the load of pabulum and 1t
was but trice until the load was err
veloped in flames. The heat had then
become SO intense that the family
could not remove the blazing fodder
from the close proximity to the straw
and yet they were confident that
should the strawstack burn the flames
would be carried b. the southeast wind
to the barn which stood 80 feet to the
north.
There was but one thing to be
done. The family telephoned to all
the neighbors as soon as possible and
they hurried en- foot and horseback and
in wagons to the scene OF the threaten
ing confagratton. There were about
so barrels of water in the supply tank
by the wind MILL and a bucket brigade
OF large proportions was formed at
once, and the neighbors, working like
trojans. succeeded in keeping the fire
from the barn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
YOUNG MAN SUICIDES.
j. N. Stein, Of Casey Kills Himself
at Des Moines.

]. N. Stein, Of Casey, Kills Himself
at Des Moines.
Special to Times Republican.
Des A1oines. Nov. Sol. N. Stein,
penniless and discouraged by his
wasted, ainlless life, committed sui
eide at the Lindell hotel Sunday morn
ing. Stein was % years OF age and
his parents live at Casey. He killed
himself by drinking two ounces of car
bolic acid.
Stein came to the hotel at 3 o'clock
Sunday morning and asked the price
of room. He paid the so cents re-
quested and was shown up stairs at
once. He had been drinking, but was
not apparently much under the influ-
ence of liquor. Nothing more was
heard from him until the clerk, going
up stairs to call him. found his almost
lifeless body.
His penniless condition, and remorse
over opportunities wasted, are the only
reasons which can be assigned for the
suicide. Stein is the son OF wealthy
and respected parents at Casey, but
word from there last evening was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
odeboldt.

OdeboIdt.
William Reams has sold his eighty.
acre farm In Wheeler township to John
McKinven. the consideration being $50
per acre.
Red Oak.
A most distressing accident occurred
at the home OF Frank w. Bass two
miles east OF Stennett, recently.
when their little 3-year-old son was
caught in some machinery and killed
Bows.
Frank DeForest, southeast of town.
snapped two thirty Ave inch wagon
boxes full of corn and unloaded one Of
them, In Az hours. one day last week.
This Is O record performance.
schalier.
Not nearly so many cattle are being
fed In this vicinity as In former years.
and there will not be much change in
that condition this winter unless prices
become much better in the Chicago
market than they now promise to be.
Grundy Center.
The rural mail carriers Of Grundy
county met here Thanksgiving for the
purpose of organizing and to select
delegates to the state convention OF
carriers to be at Des Moines at a later
date.
Emerson.
One of the largest real estate deals
that has taken place here for some
time has been closed in which j. w.
Minis adds to his already extensive
land interests by purchasing 800 acres
of c. f. Bruen. The land is known
as the McDill farm and the purchase
price was s76.50 per acre.
williamsburg.
Leonard j. Davis sold his farm OF
161 acres, located one mile west Of
town. to P. j. Donohoe of Holbrook.
The price paid was 1920 per acre. Mr..
Donofoe will be given possession
March LIST and viii At the farm up for
his fine herd of Aberdeen-Angus cat
tie.
Williams.
The town of Williams is becoming
quite famous. owing to the fact that
the butter and eggs exchange of that
place pay from two to three cents
more for butter and eggs than any
other merchant or any other town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

They use "dobe" money, which -
gladly taken in exchange for goods
at most all the stores.
EIdora.
Rev. C. c. Warner. OF Monticello,
has accepted the call to the passionate
OF the Congregational church OF e.
dora and will arrive here soon to as
sumo his duties. The church has been
without a regular pastor for several
months. : The annual meeting OF
the Hardin County Agricultural So
citey will be held In the court room.
Eldora, Iowa, Wednesday, December
q, 1908, at 1880 O'Clock p. m.
New Sharon.
George w. Way met with painful
accident yesterday afternoon while
helping operate circular wood saw at
his farm east of town. The front fin-
ger on his right hand was severely
cut, the knuckle bone being partly
destroyed and the ligaments destroyed.
SO that Its uselessness is likely to be-
come permanent. His thumb was
also badly lacerated. DR.. Todd dressed
the wounds.
Sac City.
In the August term Of the district
court the grand jury returned two in
dictments against AL Masteller. but
they were made public only recently.
A bench warrant has been issued for
the arrest of Masteller. In one indict-
ment he is charged with attempting
rape upon the person of Grace Grant.
a fifteen year-old girl. In the other
1t Is charged. on the testimony of H.
w. Moad. that Masteller Is guilty of
adultery with Moad's wife. Mrs. Belle
Moad, sister of Grace Grant.
Jefferson.
The Elias Lennon farm of 40 acres,
located In section is, Jackson town
ship, was sold last Saturday by the
sheriff at public outcry in front Of the
court house door for $s4 per acre.
There are some minor improvements
on the place. but 1t is not considered
such very good piece OF land, and
the reason that 1t brought a high price
Is that several OF the neighbortng farm
ers wanted 1t. The successful bidder
was II. l.. Henderson, thru his son
Jesse. While. as stated, there were
special reasons why this practically
bare piece Of land brought $SA per acre
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30

lat auction, the fact remains that
Greene county land Is now a staple
article at anywhere from $50 per acre
for the poorest. to 500 per acre for
the best
Iowa Falls.
A heavy damage case was averted
by settlement Just made by the board
Of supervisors with j. d. Steere, Of
this city. Several months ago. while
driving across the country near Owasa,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Steere were both in
jured in runaway accident caused by
a defective plank In county bridge.
Both parties were thrown out and were
badly cut and bruised. Mr.. Steere
filed a claim with the board and the
matter was disposed Of at the last
meeting of the board, which allowed
Mr.. steere $3.50.
Hubbard.
The Chicasaw County Agricultural
society has gone to the wall whit a
debt OF $4,000 that has passed into judg
ments. The Cerro Gordo society is In
a similar fix. While this is true in two
OF the counties north of us, the Hardin
County Agricultural society is out OF
erty more and more each year.
The West India Investment Company
held It's annual meeting Wednesday to
go over its years business and elect
new officers. All the old officers were
re- elected.
Rcinbeck.
+ The Mutual Telephone Co. which re-
Gently opened an exchange in this city
is now going after the local business
in earnest. A petition has been cir
culated among our business men the
past few days asking them to take
stock in the Mutual Company and also
phones. Nearly every bushes man
signed for one or more shares and one
or more phones. The rates are just
one half those charged by the Cedar
Valley Co., and free tolls to subscrib-
ers to all outside towns where they
have connections. The shares ar,
placed at $50 each. A large gang
of men have been at work. hereabou.s
the past week distributing poles along
the right OF way Of the c. G. w. for
the American Telegraph and Telephone
Co.. a new thru line being built from
Des Moines to st. Paul and Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
To Be Largest Bank.

Special to Times-Republtcan.
Des Moines. Nov. 30.-Jan. II the
stockholders of the Des Moines Saw
ings Bank will meet to legally ratify a
decision they have practically reached
at this time to increase the capita.
stock OF the bank from 100000 to
100000. Legal publication Of a notice
of this meeting and of the purpose for
which 1t Is called appears for the first
time in the press.
The decision of the stockholders to
increase the capital stock of the bank
will make 1t not only the largest COM
mercial bank in Iowa. distinction 1t
has enjoyed for some years-but the
largest savings bank as well. and the
heaviest capitalized banking institute
ton in Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
OPEN HANDSOME THEATER.
People Of Elkader Now Have Hand
some Opera House.

FVVRu0 OF etNdoSTf tNOW tV0V0t VV0V0S
some Opera House.
Special to Times Republican.
Elkader. Nov. 3o.-The new Elkadcr
opera house was opened Friday even
ing by the Governors Son company.
which played to a $4,000 House. The
new the:lter was erected by stock
company of citizens at a cost OF $4,000.
exclusive OF the lots, and 1t is a monu-
ment to the enterprise and stick to-
gether qualities OF the town OF 1900
people. The house has a seating ca
pac!ty OF 600 people and can be crowd
ed to seal 500. 1t is up to date In every
respect and the acoustic properties
could not be improved upon. A special
train from McGregoF brought over 100
people to see the show. Besides the
theater, the building contains a large
dance hall and gymnasium. It is en-
tirely devoted to amusement purposes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
DONOVAN IS INDICTED.
Miss Bowen Claims She Was Hypno-
tized by Accused Man.

Miss Bowen Claims She Was Hypno-
tized by Accused Man.
Rock Rapids, Nov 30.-The grand
jury has returned an Indictment against
James Donovan of Little Rock. for rape
of Miss Violet Bowen. 1t Is alleged
the crime was committed in August,
1902. The woman. who is % years old.
is 1.-THE mother OF 6-month-old baby.
The girl claims that Donovan is a
hypnotist and that he had her under
his control until six months ago. Sew
eral witnesses before the grand jury
testified that they had seen the Bowen
woman under the hypnotic influence OF
Donovan.
Donovan married cousin OF the
Bowen woman. The woman's parents
are old residents and are well to do
farmers.
The case will likely be continued to
the next term Of court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
CHARGED WITH RAPE.
Guy oates Of Cedar Falls, Accused Of
Serious Crime.

Guy Gates OF Cedar Falls, Accused Of
Serious Crime.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, Nov. 30.-Guy Gates. a
young man 90 years OF age residing
in this city is under arrest charged
with the crime Of rape on the person OF
Miss Pearl Kicker. IA years Of age.
Information was sworn out by the
girls parents. charging that the crime
had been committed in an alley at
about o'clock. Gates was found and
placed under arrest by the marshal at
about 9 O'clock, and is now in Jail
awaiting his hearing which will be held
before Mayor Hemenway today.
Both Gates and Miss Riker are we'll
known In this city and the case will
probably create considerable feeling.
The matter has been kept very quiet
by the officers and interested parties
up to this time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
A GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
Cedar Falls Young Man Has Marrow
Escape.

Cedar Falls Young Man Has = Marrow
Escape.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, Nov. S0.-A clerk named
Cochenour, employed in the Royal
cafe, narrowly escaped serious acct
dent and prompt assistance saved the
building of the cafe from destruction
by fire caused by gasoline explosion
early Sunday morning. Cochenour
was filing the gasoline tank under
the coffee urn with quart bottle OF
the fluid. The gasoline In the bottle
was ignited and blew up with terrific
force Luckily Cochenour escaped In
jury but the tissue paper decorations
on the wall and ceiling caught fire. A
neighbor with hand extinguisher
came to the rescue and extinguished
the flames before the fire department
responded to the alarm which was
turned in.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
FIRE AT STORM LAKE.
Building Is Saved But Creamery Com

BuiIdin s Is Saved But Creamery Com
pany Suffers.
Storm Laks, Nov. So-F'ire was dis
covered in the Sisson building at .
o'clock Saturday morning. 1t was oc-
cupiel by the Geyer Creamery COM
pany on the main floor and Wright's
photograph studio on the second floor.
With quick work the fire company
saved the building, but water damaged
1T considerably. The creamery had
$500 pounds of cream on hand, but
can rot tell whether the smoke ruin
ed it,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
Arrest of DR.. A. E. Rodgers at
stanhope Causes a Great
Sensation
!oTE INVOLVED WAS FOR $500
The Arrest Was Made by an Officer
From Upton, Where Rodgers For
merIy Lived, on Warrant Charging
Forgery - Bore Good Reputation -
Sister Lives at Nevada.
Special to Times Republican.

'.specf1f offiffes-1sep0offe1f:
Stanhope, Nov. So--An officer from
Upton came here Saturday and ar
rested Dr. A. T. Rodgers on war
rant charging forgery Of his sisters
name to note for 5000. The arrest
caused great sensation here. where
Dr. Rodgers bore good reputation
and was regarded as an upright and
honorable man. Nothing is known o.
the merits of the case. The sister
lives at Nevada. la. Rodgers formerly
lived at Upton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30

home in this city after an illness OF
four weeks Of typhoid fever. F'unera.
services We're held at the home, Rev.
Shoemaker officiating. Harvey was
bright. manly little fellow and the pride
and mainstay of his mother. ana
favorite with his play fellows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
Funeral Of Iowa FAN. Resident.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Nov. S0-The funeral OF
the late Fred S. Brown was held yes
terday and was largely attended. The
service was conducted by Rev. T. NJ.
Price and interment was made in
Union cemetery. No action has been
taken In the business affairs OF the
deceased and it is not known who will
succeed to the management of the
business Affairs of the estate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-30
MILLS COUNTY cHAuTAuouA.
II Has Already Commenced Plans For
Next Season.

Next Season.
Special to Times Republican.
Malvern. Nov. 3o.-The Mills County
chautauqua association has recently
been organized, and is already actively
at work securing talent, etc. It expects
TO have the best there Is obtainable.
and the city has fine place for the
annual meeting. The following are the
officers and directors Of the associa-
ton: H. r. Beattie president. w. D.
Wilson vice president. F. E. Mulhol-
land secretary; @. Il. White treasurer,
H. j. Baird manager. Robert McClel-
land Tabor. l. N. Cheney Emerson. c.
d. Greenwood, Silver City.