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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
What Cheer.

What Cheer.
j. L. Wilmer gets Il reelection as SUI
perintendent of the What Cheer schools
for the fifth time and with an increase
of 5000 in saalry.
Jewell.
The Jewell and Samrar Telephone
Companies have just completed a COM
mercial line from this place to kamrar,
connecting the two exchanges and the
entire farmer lines at each place.
Kellogg.
Walter Reichelt captured eight young
wolves on his fathers farm, east of
town, the first of the week. He deliv-
cred them to the county auditor, receiy-
ing SIS.
Monroe.
Rev. J. j. Thompson, former pastor
of the u. P. church here. and who has
lately occupied the u. p. pulpit at Find
ley, Ohio. has resigned his pastorate to
become assistant state superintendent
Of the Anti Saloon League in Michigan.
Fonda.
The Northern Telephone Company
commenced work, stretching copper
metallic wire between Fonda and Storm
Lake Wednesday. This will be a con-
tinuation of the copper toll line now in
use between Fort Dodge and Fonda.
Keystone.
About two years ago. while working
in the hay with r. &. Schenken, George
Waterman lost his watch in the barn.
One day recently ais Mr.. Schenken was
cleaning up some old hay. he found the
watch and was surprised to find it run
ming when he picked it up.
Essex.
Some sneak thief broke into the home
of Nate G.. Miller asst Saturday evening
and secured his pocketbook, containing
about $25 in money. The robber sue
ceeded in making his entrance through
a small window and getting the money
and making his escape in the same way
without arousing the sleeping family.
Gilmore City.
The. Northern Telephone Company is
putting in a six-mile stretch of wire.
with the toll line three miles
west of town, for the accommodation OF
the farmers in the west part Of Lake.
This line will bring seventeen farmers
within speaking distance of town. The
Lizard line will also be extended.
Scranton.
A real estate deed involving, upwards
of 1000 was contaminated last week.
the parties thereto being; Everett
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
furnnu g1b1iu1 pnrr Saturday 5map ~ 1904

land. Extradition proceedings have
been commenced and the young man
will be brought to this city to answer
to- am Indictment charging him with
embezzement Dor ohue was a promi-
nent young society man before he left
April 25 for some unknown point, tax
ing with him about $4,000 of the firm $
money. His populations amount to
$4,000.
His arrest was due to pictures Of
the young man which We're sent to
European cities. Detective ]. B.
Richardson. Of the local police de-
partment will leave in a few days 10
Sc his prisoner. Donohue is the son
of r. J. Donohue, general agent of the
Wilmer & Sioux Falls railroad in Sioux
civ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Pensions granted lowans.

Widows, General Law-Emily j
Mann. original, Des Moines. $12; Mary
Silcott, original. 1ndianola, $12; minors
of William II. Jarvis, original. Bedford
IS; minors of james NJ. Coffey, origi-
nal, Des Moines So.
Invalids. General Law Eli Arnold
increase, Truro, SIT: William w. Allen
increase, Colfax, s12; Daniel Carroll
residue, Marion, $55: James Coleman,
increase. Libertyviile. SIT; James c.
Foster increase. Shell Rock. $50: James
Graham, increase, West Union, $27:
Harry Harrington, increase, Sheldon,
$40: Gerhard Faardekooper. increase,
Keokuk, $50; George Sharier, increase,
Fairfield. $50.
Invalids, Act June 81, 1S90.-Luther
Allen. increase. Ames. $12; Edward
Breese. increase. Marshalltown. $12;
William ]. Preston, increase, Storm
Lake $40; Perry Thompson, increase.
Mt. Vernon, $40
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

, Hussle, who has been working on the
section at Sunbury for the past few
months, is reported missing. 1t appears
that the old fellow has been bothered
with bronchitis for some time, and talk
ing severe cold last week his condi-
ton became such that he was unable
to sleep at night. DIR. Meyhaus was
called one evening and left him some
medicine which relieved him and gave
him rest that night, but the secopd
night was passed without sleep and the
old man became wild, leaving town
early in the morning. leaving his wages.
trunk and clothes, and nothing has been
seen or heard of him since.
Roife.,
Mrs Will Lothian met with quite an
accident last Tuesday while driving on
the mail route. About one mile west of
j. B. Joliftes as she was driving up to
a mail box. a wire caught on one of the
singletrees and caused the horses to
rum Mrs. Lothian held on to the team
for nearly mile and tried to run them
into a mud hole, but did not succeed
in doing so, but struck telephone pole.
and the team got loose from the mail
WdSoIi anu ttl tIle Sttffie liffie Threw
Mrs. Lothian out. The first two fingers
on her left hand had all the flesh torn
off by the lines and her face was badly
scratched by the glass in the top of the
wagon.
Rockwell City.
The new town well tested out over
seventy gallons per minute for twenty
four hours, which will exceed the re-
quired 100000 gallons in twenty four
hours. Both the Milwaukee and Cen
trail railroads have taken samples of the
water to be tested by their chemists
with a view to ascertaining it's effect
OH engine boilers. 1t is said to be bet
ter drinking water than any of the
wells in town. +. IT, Link president OF
the contracting company, was here to
secure the $1,000 for drilling the well.
There is $4,000 in the water fund and
arrangement will be made to provide
the balance The well is cased only
down to the rock, depth of 4S5 feet.
and there was some. question as to
whether it would he advisable to re-
quire casing to the bottom or not The
council decided to have the rods run
down to the bottom and if 1T was found
that the hole is clean, and no consid-
cradle sediment has scaled off and set
tied as the result of continuous pump
ing, to accept 1t as 1t stands. The test
will be made at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
CHOKED TO DEATH
Lad Living Near oskslIoosa Dies as
Result Of Swallowing a Collar E,utton
Button Lodged in the Larynx.

SPECIAL to Times-Repr,bhcan.
Oskaloosa, May 21.--Choking by the
accidental swallowing of collar but
ton was the peculiar cause of the death
of the 9-year-old son of Jerry Beach,
living near Delta. The boy had the
button in his mouth aild sudden mo-
ton caused him to swallow it. 1t lodg-
ed in the larynx and caused intense
pain. The pain became worse rapidly
and before surgeon could be sum-
moned the lad was past all help.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21

Phelps, of Scranton. and George III. CAL
lup. of jefferson. Mr.. Phelps traded the
We'll known Phelps farm of $50 acres in
Willow township, at price near $50
per acre, for some store buildings at
Churdan and Herndon. two residences
in Kansas City and a $4,000 implement
stock at Dexter, Iowa Possession is
given at once, and Mr.. Phelps will go
to Dexter to live and look after the new
business. 4
AckIey.
John Rath, Of Ackley. has awarded
the contract for the erection of a fine
new bank building to be occupied by
the Exchange bank Mr.. Rath has long
been one of the most successful and
enterprising citizens of that city. Many
of the best enterprises of Ackley are
the result Of his public spirited enter
prise.
Newton.
factory, the first finger on r. M. Flick
enger's left hand was caught in the
jointer and nearly all the flesh was
pulled from his finger, the full length,
and the nail taken off clean. Only the
week before he had the second finger OF
the same hand badly pinched in some
of the machinery.
Pocahontas.
Tom Carey. of Grant township, had a
very narrow escape from death last
Saturday evening. He had just started
home, and when in the west part of
town his team became frightened by an
end-gate falling out and, starting to
run, became unmanageable. When near
Jake Winegarden's residence Mr.. Carey
was thrown out OF the wagon, striking
on his head and face, receiving several
severe cuts and bruises.
Stafford.
f. H. Martin, of Webster City, was
here Thursday. and talks of putting in
a telephone exchange here. 1t is hard
ly known how such a proposition would
be met by the people, as there is al
ready one exchange here. Mr.. Martin
says he intends moving his toll wires
to some building in town, and thus TAX
ing them away from the Stratford
switchboard. There is some fault being
found with the local exchange not Civ
ing the night service it promised when
the phones were put In. The present
service shuts down at $780, and only
calls are answered.
Bennett.
An old man by the name OF George
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21

MIR. GEORGE KING, Deputy Sheriff
M Of Rensselaer, Co., N. Y, for years
was well known merchant OF Troy.
In letter from No. As King ST., Troy,
N. Y, he writes:
"Peruna cured me from what the
doctors were afraid would turn into
Brighf's Disease, after had suffered
with catarrh OF the bladder and kidney
trouble.
Peruna is blessing to . sick man.
Eight bottles made me well man and
were worth more than thousand dol
lars to nae. Iscannot speak too highly
Oft. 1t is now four years since was
troubled, and 1 have enjoyed perfect
health since. "-George King.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21

81 contracted severe cold several
years ago, which from neglect developed
into urinary trouble, and threatened
Bright's disease. I used Peruna faith-
fully for three and one-half months.
when my health was perfect once more.
I have never had any trouble since. -
o. Fred Lindstrom.
Catarrhal inflammation Of the mucous
lining Of the kidneys, also called
Bright's disease" may be either acuto
or chronic. The acute form produces
symptoms Of such prominence that the
serious nature Of the disease il st once
suspected, but the chronic variety may
come on so gradually and insidiously
that its presence is not, suspected until
after 1t has fastened itself thoroughly
upon its victim. K 81 ss
At the appearance Of the first symp-
tom Peruna should be taken. This rem-
edy strikes ct once at the very root oe
the disease.
A book on cstarrh sent free By Tho
Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Horses Fall Killed Him.

Special TO Times Republican.
Oskaloosa. May 21.--W. D. Tanner,
son Of j. H. Tanner member OF the
board of supervisors Of keokuk county
is dead as the result Of an accident oc-
curing about week ago near Atwood,
when his horse fell on him and fractur-
ed the bone of his les. He was going
for a doctor at the time for his sick
folks at home, and the breaking of his
leg was thought to be serious mis-
fortune besides the suffering and
trouble 1t caused him. No one thought
at the time. however, that the poor fell
low was also hurt irlwardly and that
the accident would cost him his life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Comfort, Convenience
and Safety at
The Worlds Fair,
High Glass Accommodation Right In
side tho Fair Grounds, ST. Louis.

High Class Accommodations Right In
side tho Fair Grounds, ST. Louis.
The long, tiresome trips which SO
often proved an unpleasant feature OF
worlds fair visits, both in Chicago and
in Buffalo, have all been eliminated for
visitors by the erection of The Inside
Inn, situated right inside the fair
grounds. This splendid hosiery has
been specially built under the supervi-
sion of the Worlds Fair management.
with view of affording high-class ac-
commodations and entertainment for
visitors. The rooms, which number
over 1000. are large, light and beauti-
fully furnished, many of the suites hay
ing bath attached. Ffre-proofing mate
rial has been used thruout and most ex
precautions have been
taken against fire. 1t is run on both
the European and American plans, at
rates ranging from $1.50 to $3.50 per
Gay European, and from $500 to $lOe
including admission.
Ladies unattended and families will
fully appreciate the very great conven-
fence of thus residing right within the
fair grounds, where their comfort. safe
ty and pleasure are studied in every
way.
The enormous capacity Of The Inside
Inn assures good accommodations for
all--no matter when or in what num-
bers they come--but those who like to
feel that their accommodations are Sc
cure can make reservations now for
any period desired. Address The In
side Inn, Administration Bldg. Worlds
Fair Grounds, St Louis, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
NEXT CONVENTION AT HUBBARD.
That Place Chosen by Hardin County
Sunday School Association.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. May 21.-The next con-
vention of the Hardin County Sunday
School Association will be held at Hub
bard, that place being selected at the
convention just closed at Alden. The
following are the new officers of the
associations: President, j. b. Griffith.
of Iowa Falls: vice president, Rev. L.
n. Smith of Radcliffe; secretary Mrs.
Lou Rogers. of Union; treasurer, j. f.
Hardin OF EIdora.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Dead Body on a Raft.
Special to Times-heruh IN.

Special to Times-heru h N.
Muscatine, May 21.-The BODY of a
dead man may have passed this city on
a raft, towed by the steamer Glenmont,
this weak. The Glenlnont was reported
down with a raft for the lower river
last week and upon this raft it was
that the body of man was found when
1t arrived at its destination at Canton.
Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
HOLD UP AT CEDAR FALLS.
A Mr.. jackson Of Waterloo Robbed
by Thug.

Special to Times Re public an.
Cedar Falls, May 21.-Mr. Jackson
of Waterloo, who came here to attend
a dance, was held up at the north
end of the bridge across the Cedar
in this city at between and 3 o.
clock and robbed of about So.
Mr.. jackson went to the Rock Island
depot about 2 o'clock to return to
Waterloo. but finding the train late,
decided to go to the Illinois Central
depot. which is north of the river and
considerably distant. At the north end
of the bridge q tall; man, unmasked.
emerged out OF the dark, seized him
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Marries a Child Wife.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. May 21.--All marriage
records We're broken in Johnson county
yesterday, when Minerva Ellen Grip
pen, aged but -. WAS married in the
Office of a justice of the peace to Wal
ter Aberhaskey. aged %. Justice Bar
Der de,nurred against performing the
ceremony, but the thiid's father pro-
duced marriage certificate and his
signed consent to the marriage, and
the wedding proceeded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21

Washington. May 21.-Rural free de-
livery letter carriers have been ap-
pointed as follows:
Blairsburg-George r. Walrath, car
cier; George A. 'Nafrath. substitute.
New London = Deloss r.. Greenfield.
carrier; Willis Lyman. substitute.
Ellsworth Nels p. Olsen, carrier;
Julia p. Olsen, substitute.
West Chester--Walter A. Leet, car
rier; Arson G. Leet, substitute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
FoRD's CONDITION CRITICAL.
Webster City Superintendent Who Was
i Assaulted May Die Of Injuries. .


Assaulted May Die Of Injuries. -
Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, May 21.-There is no
change for the better in the condition
OF Superintendent L. II. Ford. The
physicians In attendance were compell-
cd to announce this afternoon that the
injured man was not quite so well and
that his condition cannot be considered
anything but extremely critical. It is
feared that blood vessel has been
ruptured Relatives of Mr.. Ford have
been summoned and will be here to-
morrow. Senator James, brother-in-
law, has been heard from and will come
to the bedside of the city superinten-
dent. At 8 o'clock this afternoon the
temperature of the patient was 1o3 and
the other symptoms were also unfavor-
able. The entire community is anxious
" awaiting favorable news from the
Ford residence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21

Robins and the weather bureau.
From each weather bureau station
the appearance of the first robin in
spring must be reported by telegraph
to the Washington Office. The move
ments of no other bird, or animal are
noticed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
ThouRhtful Government.

The Japanese government sedulously
fosters the aesthetic taste OF its PEG
pie. The seats in the public gardens
are placed just where the view is best
and along the highways 1t is common
to find official notices telling you where
to stop for the best prospect
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
rower Barometer.

A certain variety Of marigold forms
a kind Of vegetable barometer. If the
day is going to be fine the flowers
open about o'clock in the morning
and close between 3 and in the after
noon, but If the weather Is going to be
wet they do not open at all.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
WILL MAKE THE BUTTER.
Manchester Creamery Man to Make
Butter for Stewart Statue.

Butter for Stewart Statue.
Manchester. May 21.--C. D. Elder,
butter maker in the Manchester
creamery, has been named as the man
who will make the butter from which
will be moulded the models of John
Stewart, the pioneer creamery man, the
new dairy school, to be located at
Ames and the old Stewart cream
cry, formerly located at Spring Branch,
all of which will be on exhibition at
the st. Louis exposition.
Mr.. Elders appointment is regarded
as both a compliment to himself and
to the quality of butter turned out
from Delaware county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Silverwnre.

To prevent articles Of silverware
from furnishing warm them when well
cleaned and paint them over with
thin solution Of collodion in alcohol,
using wide, soft brush for the pur-
pose Articles SO treated must be
.riped only with dry cloths.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
An Ancient Almanac.

There is in the British museum an
ancient almanac said to be the most
valuable curio of its kind in the world
1t is made of papyrus. and the writing
on it is in red ink Its age is estimated
at about 5000 years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
ALONZo RAWSoN DEAD.
Prominent Young Man Of Des Moincs
Dies Suddenly.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. May 21.--Alonzo Raw
son, one of the most prominent of the
very successful young men who have
gone into the professional world out
of Des Moines, died yesterday at Mer-
cy hospital of gastritis, from which
he had suffered for many weeks. He
leaves wife and child, whose loss is
incalculable.
He was he son of one OF the pio-
neers of Des Moines. DIR. A. Rawson.
who died about ten years ago. His
mother survives him. and now Is n
Portland, while his sister Mrs. Nellie
Rawson- Miller, lives in Seattle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
A Revel alton.

II you will make Inquiry II will be a
revelation to you how many succumb
to kidney or bladder troubles in one
form or another. II the patient is not
beyond medical aid, Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure. 1t never disappoints.
3. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
The Joruri.

The Japanese have chorus on the
stage called Joruri. The Joruri sing
what the actor is supposed to be think
ing, and he shows his emotions by his
gestures and the expression Of his
face.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
Mrs. Henry vennekolt, Living Nea,
Charles City.

Special to Times Republican.
Charles City, May 21.-Mrs. Henry
vennekolt, well to do German lady,
suicided late Thursday afternoon by
hanging herself In a barn. She was
respondent over sickness. Her hus-
band lay down and asked her to wake
him in half an hour. When he arose
he found her hanging to rafter and
lifeless. She had been Ill with ner-
vous trouble and lost much sleep with
the children having the measles. Her
husband is Frustrated with grief.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
VERDICT OF SUICIDE.

Decision in Case Of John Render, Whose
Body Was Found in River.
Special to Times Republican
Davenport, May 21.-A jury empan-
elled by Justice Roddewig met at the
Runge undertaking rooms last evening
at o'clock to look into the death OF
John Render, whose lifeless body was
found floating near Cooks Point in the
Mississippi river yesterday noon. The
Jury was composed of Louis Martens,
C. N. Peterson and S. Strube, and after
considering the evidence given and the
identification by friends Of Render, ar
rived at verdict that the man came to
his death by committing suicide by
drowning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Flannel Rash.

Flannel rash is the term applied t
eruptions Of fine pimples resultin.
from the irritation of garments worn
next the skin. When 1t occurs let thu
underclothing consist of linen or cotton
quite free from starch and well wash
ed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Pen Evolution.

In the fourth century was introduced
the quill or feather pen. The first
steel pen was made in the latter half
Of the eighteenth and the first gold per
in the first half Of the nineteenth cen
fury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
A Fffteen Foot Beard.

The proud possessor Of the longest
beard in the world for long time was
believed to be Frenchman named
Louis Coulon. His beard, which was
never cut, measured tribe less than
fifteen feet in length.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Cats In Cairo.

In Cairo at the present time there is
an endowment in operation founded
expressly for the lodging and feeding
Of homeless cats
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
TO KEEP COLLEGE OPEN.
Graceland, School of the Latter Day
Saints Not to be Closed.

Saints Not to be Closed.
Mt. Ayr. May 21.-The bishopric Of
the Latter Day Saints church and
the board of trustees of Gracelani
college Of Lamont have both decided
to keep the college open next year IN
spite Of the resolution ordering it clos
ed, that was adopted by the recent
general conference Of the church at
Kirkland, o. They find that the reso-
luton was not properly acted upon.
also that to close the college would
entail greater expense than to keep
IL Open
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Models Of sobriety,

Throughout the townships Of Near
ley, Milton, Henthorn, Coldcoates,
Twiston and Worston, England, not a
single individual has been convicted of
drunkenness for ten years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
Korean Cottages.

The average Korean lives In
matched cottage having three rooms in
row. The kitchen fire is at one end
and it's chimney at the other, the flue
passing under the rooms warming
them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21
FIor.d. Oranges.

Florida produces fifty-six varieties of
oranges and has crop of from 4.oo0,-
coo to 1000, 600 boxes year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21

o. Fred Lindstrom, Past Grand Master
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
writes from 1923 University Ave-, st.
Paul, Mimi:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-21

The Center Of Massachusetts.
A great tree near Rutland marks the
center Of Massachusetts.