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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
BIG DEALS AT pENlsot,,
several Important Business Changes
Which, Indicate Improvements.

Severed Important Business Changes
Which indicate improvements.
spee.s to Tines Republican.
Denison. Feb 1s.--several importan MT
changes in the business interests OF
our city have occurred this week.
The old and well-known firm OF
j. B. Romans & Co. was recognized
by the addition of F. O. rvans and his
entire stock of hardware. which have
been consolidated, and Mr.. Ernest sib-
bert buying an interest. The new firm
will be known as the Romans, Sibbet;,
Ivnns Company. Hon. j. Il. Romans
will retire, we are informed, from act
iva business.
The Bate Brudersen Company has
purchased the Farmers Hotel site If
Thomas Nilsen and will at once erect
a three story modern department store
thereon. Mr.. Nilsen has purchased va
can. lots. west of this building. ana
will erect three-story hotel building
thereon when spring comes.
William Terry has sold the Broad
way grocery to parties from Onaw A,
who take possession Thursday. Mr..
Terry goas 10 PelSin, H., where he VIII
engage in the grocery business.
Prices received for property indicate
that real estate is rapidly increasing In
value in this place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

was the unanimous sentiment chat nn-
Hess better terms could be made with
the company. the farmers would put in
telephone central station OF their own.
It ia understood their demands have
been refused and that they are con-
sidering the cost OF establishing their
own central and will decide definitely
In a Short time.
Tcrril.
=. H. Town, barber, had a fortunate
escape from what might have been a
very serious accident, He started a
IRE IN the shop and went out on the
street for q few minutes. When he re-
turned the kindl7ng had all been burnt
up. but the coal had not caught fire.
He picked up a gallon bottle fun Of
Kerosene and attempted to pour some
OF the Oil on che little blaze In the stove.
The bottle slipped ont Ct his hands INTO
the stove. but he grabbed hold OF 1t,
altho tire fire was licking up the oil as.
It ran from the 5o.tl. pulled II Gu: end
Just as ne got 1t out the contents shot
against the wall. and for q minute It
looked us If the shop would be devour-
ed by the flames that followed the oil
ana gas. A pail OF water was handy
and the fire vas easily extinguished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
Jury In the Linhoff Murder
Case Finds the Defend an,
Not Guilty
JURY OUT TwENTY-FouR HOURS
Fifteen Ballots Were Taken, Eight TO
Four In Favor of AeauittaI-Minority
Finally Agrees to Give the Woman
Her Freedom on the Theory of Self
Defense.
Special to r,mes-Republ,can.

Special TO Times Republican.
Mason City, Feb. 1s.-After being ou'
twenty four hours the jury in the Lin
hoff murder case at noon today
brought in verdict of not guilty. The
jury took fifteen ballots eight to -four
for acquittal and on the last ballot,
the minority agreed to give the woman
her freedom. on the theory OF self
defense. as laid down in the courts In
structions. The trial lasted twenty-ona
days.
The story Of the crime is familiar to
Tinies-Republican readers. The kill
ing Of Ed Bromley was the result OF
neighborhood auarrels between the
Lnhoff and Bromley families. who
lived side by side in this city. During
one of these quarrels Ed Bromley was
shot and killed Mrs. Linhoff was ac-
cused OF having fred the shot and the
evidence OF the state went to show tina.
she did i. deliberately and with malice
aforethought.. She was convicted 1t
the first trial. but the supreme cour.
reversed the case. The theory OF the
defense was self defense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
NEW FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Story County Fair Grounds Bought by
Business Men of Nevada.

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Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Feb. 1s.-A deal was con-
summated yesterday whereby the Me-
vada Business Mems League became
the purchasers of the Story county fair
grounds and they in turn will turn the
property over to a proposed newly or
sanized Story County Fair Association.
This matter has caused no little con-
tention here during the last week or SO.
but the contamination OF the deal yes
terday appears to be happy solution
OF the whole proposition. The deed
was made by Attorney ]. F. Martin to
whom the property was decided week
ago by his wife. who is secretary Of
the old association, which will nov
cease TO exist. The old association hal
become badly involved in debt, which
recessitated this move. A meeting is
TO be held Thursday evening for the
purpose of arranging for the organi-
zation and incorporation Of the new
association
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
LEWIS MURDER TRIAL

State Continues introduction Of Wit.
noses and Has Moro TO Follow.
Sigourney. Feb. 1S.-The Lewis mu.-
der trial is progressing slowly. The
state is about half thru with its witt
nesses. The attorneys for the state are
weaving strong chain OF circumstan-
tial evidence around the accused won-
an. Four or five witnesses testified to
seeing the defendant and one Ira
Glnssford buggy riding on several oc-
oasions last summer. Two witnesses
testified that the defendant told them
just prior to her husbands death she
had given him dose Of Wards lnl-
n1ent and iaudnnum. The ease IS at
tracing wide attention and the attor-
neys on both sides are putting up .
stubborn fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18

Boone.
Monday Jesse Davis. one Of the bes
known farmers south OF this city
shipped five car loads Of fine steer!
as were ever sent out OF the county Il
Omaha. being accompanied by Mr.
Davis.
Davenport.
The damage suit Of Harry Lyman
against the Roek Island Sash Door
Works, which has been tried twice. d
verdict for the piaintin being returned
each time, was settled out OF court 70:
$1,000.
Webster City.
Charlie. Richard. engineer at the
pumping station. had the misfortune
while at work to gat nc. oinier in his
eye. DR.. Desmonl was Immediately
called ana extracted the c.nter rom
his eye. MT. Richards will not lo-e
the sight of the eye, but 1t Is a very
painful accident.
keosauqua.
William Stone, the well known
Harrington horse buyer. on Tuesday
Of this week shipped three car loads
OF horses and mules to ST Louis. He
shipped 1--WE loads in January. madng
eight loads IN I'VE weeks. This IS pos
sibly more horses than any one indi-
vidual in southern Iowa has bought
in the Same length OF time.
Spirit Lake.
While removing a blackboard in the
Nece school house some time ago the
eacher, Miss Lulu Smith. found 81
postage stamps. The stamps are
supposed to have been taken from the
Superior postohice at the time OF the
are last May. Postmaster Olson, Of
Superior, made thorough search OF
he building for further evidence Of
,ostoffice supplies, but found nothing.
Burnside.
The NJ. q ST. L. depot hare was en-
tered recently and the marauders tore
down the snaps. and broke UP the
seats In the waiting room Agent doc
Madden thinks It wab the work 6fi, a
couple OF Fellows that eaanS over from
Lehish TO taice the train that night
The door OF the waiting room 10 left un.
locked % that parHes wishing 70 take
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
ths night trains at that place will not
be obliged to remain outside.

/, tina night trains at that place will no
be obliged to remain outside.
ida Grove.
William II. Evans, who has been EN-.
ployed on farms in this county for q
year. passed three forged checks FOL
s13 each on G. H. Ohlson. Mcclure 4
Son and L countryman, AL OF Ida
Grove. using the names OF Ed Bailey
and Charles Kelb. Sheriff Mcleod cap
tured Evans at Pipestone MINI. after
a week OF chase. He was brought here
and pleaded guilty before a justice OF
the peace, being held to the Grand
Jury In default Of $500 bond.
Bloomfield.
j. B. Hughes died at o'clock Mon
day morning at the home OF his daugh-
ter. Mrs. N. S. Johnson. Dr. Hughes
was in his ninetieth year and was
very feeble. Attic he had been In III
health for some time, his sudden death
was unexpected. The funeral services
were held at the johnson home Tues-
day afternoon. conducted by Rev. H.
j. Everly. pastor OF the Baptist church.
assisted by Rev. J. w. Potter, pastor
OF the M. E. church.
Milford.
Ths awning in front ot N. Arshnk's
store was torn loose by the strong
wind and was driven thru the front
of the store. taking out the entire front.
The snow and dirt from the street was
blown into the store and covered the
goods, the damage 20 which will be
considerable, as we'll as to the store.
Shoes were scattered over the side
walk and into the street. but little. IL
any, OF the goods. ware carried away
by the wind. The building Is owned
by Rob Jones.
Missouri Valley.
An Independent telephone exchange
is ono OF the possibilities OF the near
future for Missouri Valley OF the 500
OF the Missouri Valley
Telephone company, :.6 are on rural
lines. The farmers paid for the con-
structdon 81 tirsir own tines and pay
Z rental for the privilege Of usine the
company's central. A call for meet
ing OF the rural Tine subscribers was
euade and q wen ettsndSd usssiuy Il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
REvERsEs HIS OWN RULING.
Judge Hutchinson Makes Decision i,
tho Drainage Ditch Case.

v
| the Drainage Ditch Case.
Special to Times Republican.
| Onawa. Feb. 1s.-In the case OF E.
C. Smith. ct al, VS.. .Monona county.
which involves the right to collect the
tax levied to build the Woodbury.
Monona ditch in Monona county. Judge
Hutchinson yesterday rendered a de-
ciston declaring the law unconstitu-
tional, thereby reversing his own de-
cision rendered in the case OF N. l..
Beibertal We. Woodbury. about a year
ago.
Under a decision OF tn. supreme
court rendered short time ago, in
which certain sections OF ina old law
were declared Illegal and void, no other
course was left for Judge Hutchinson.
as the law was declared by the su-
prerne court to be unconstitutional. E.
Ia. Smith, the plaintiff in the action.
was formerly citizen OF Onawa, and
owns large tract OF land in Kennebe,
township. Monona county. but nov re-
Sides in Council Rlufts, lswa. ana Is
the general agent for the New York
Life Insurance Company for Nebraska
w. l.. Smith. county attorney, appear
ed for Monona county and George A.
Oliver. of onawa for r. G. Smith.
Geo. A. Oliver Is the son Of Judge and
Addison Oliver. who IL
famous as ditch fighter and has now
been in litigation over ditch cases in
Monona county for nearly fifteen years
Geo. A. Oliver. Of Onawa. is really the
Geo. A. Oliver Of Sioux City to
whom the newspapers are giving sc
much space in reeari to the constitu-
tionality OF the legislative appoint
Great interest is felt IN the ditch
cases here. and I'm ie- tne late decis-
ions the people are beginning to Won
der where they are at, as the lawyers
DO not agree as to the proper methods
10 be pursued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
RIVER TRAFFIC INCREASED.

Expected That the Mississippi Will Be
Great Highway Of Commerce.
Special to Times Republican.
Burlington, Feb. 1s.-The old glories
Of the river passenger traffic are to be
revived in some measure II the expec-
tations Of the boatmen in regard to ex-
position visitors are realized. The
Diamond 10 company Is planning to
put on an extra steamer, and will be
ready with others II the traffic de-
mands them.
I. is thought by many that the COM
ing season will be q bonanza for the
boat owners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18

lature yesterday was the subject con-
siaered by the executive committee of
the Council Bluffs Commercial Club
last night The tenor of the report
came as q surprise to the members OF
the committee. who had been iai 10 be-
.'ieve the members of the board OF
cont-ol were kindly disposed towards
Council Bluffs and western Iowa.
The committee drafted a set OF res
which condemn the report OF
the board ns manifestly Unfair. ''oaN
zach Of ih.. legialatnrS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
Will Delay Payment of Judg-
ment In Hardin County
Tax Ferret Case
MAY GO OVER TO LATER TERM
Attorney AIbrook for the Defense Will
Ask for Rehearins at May Term Of
the Supreme Court, But i. is Posi-
BILE That the Case Can Not Be
Reached at That Time.
Special to Times-Repuhiicar.

Special to Times publican.
Eidora Feb. 1s.-The end OF the tax
ferret case is not yer. The recent de-
cision of the supreme court affirmed
the Judgment of the lower court. but
Attorney c. Il. Albrook for the defense
has served notice on the attorneys for
the prosecution that rehearing viii
be asked for at the May term OF the
supreme court 1t is possible tnnt this
case can not be reached at that time.
in which case it will go over to later
term. The effect of the rehearing pro-
ceedings will be to delay the payment
of the Judgment until an uncertain ru-
ture date and in the event rehearlng
is granted. Hardin county will pay TO
its attorneys the bulk of the proceeds
of the judgment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
LEAuTA AGAIN ON TRIAL.
Farm Hand Accused of Kidnapping
Before Upton Court.

Special to Times epublican.
Upton, Feb. 1S.-The second trial
OF August Leush. indicted for the kid
mapping OF Mrs. John Telsrpw last
summer, was commenced this morn
ing. The story OF the crime is familiar
to our readers and it is not necessary
to repeat 1t again. Leuth was first
tried at the last term OF court The
jury disagreed after being out two
days, standing finally eight to four for
conviction. Leuth was sent back to
Jail to await the following term of
court, and within a few days sue
ceeded in making his escape. He was
captured week later at Davenport
and returned to Jail. Confinement in
Jail does not seem to affect his health
other than favorably and in court yes
terday morning he looked even better
than at the time of his first trial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
srupENT eApLY BURNED.
b. 8. WEIGH Of The State universlt
Meets With Bad Accident.

b. 8. WEIGH Of The State University,
Meets With Bad Accident.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City. Feb. sd. S. WEIGH. OF
Glenwood. iowa. narrowly escaped
death by burning last night. Mr.
WEIGH is student in the college OF
liberal arts and rooms at .2s East
Burlington. He was sitting at table
studying when the lamp beside him ex-
ploded. throwing the flaming oil in all
directions. Needless Of the danger 20
himself. and paying no attention 60
his own clothing which was burning
in many places he turned his atten-
ton to checking the spread Of the
flames. In this he was successful, but
II assistance had not been given at
once to the man himself. the result.
would have undoubtedly proven fatal
"A 1t was his burns proved sligrt
being mostly about the arms and
hands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
MAGNIFICENT HIGH SCHOOL.
Davenport Plans One to Be Made Fines
In tho State,


Special to Times Republican.
Davenport. Feb. lS.--The school
board ct Tuesdays meeting decided to
accept the plans Of Claussen & Bur-
rows for the new high school building.
provided 1t may be erected within the
limit OF $4,000. The building will he
one of The finest in the state, the gen
eral plans calling for n construction of
pressed brick trimmed with stone. On
the frs. floor will be mammoth au-
ditoriun, capable Of meeting all the
demands OF the school upon the occa-
sion OF entertainments. lectures and
similar events.
In case the present plans will exceed
$4,000 In cost OF construction it Is
thought that several Of the Items may
be scaled down SO as to come within
the required limit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
A WAR TIME. VALENTINE.
David 1. Houser, Of lows City, Has
treasured Msmento.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Feb. 1S.-1r' the trenches
OF Fort Donaldson, forty-two years ago
David L. Houser, OF this city. received
the valentine which he 80 proudly ex-
hibits today. And the northern girl
whose warm heart fed her 20 send II,
IL today Mrs Houser.
The story Of the valentine Is the story
OF q romance OF nearly half century.
Several years before the civil war
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
MUNICIPAL HEATING PLANT.

Tho Project Being Talked Up BY Bust.
ness Mon Of Storm Lake.
Special to Times-Republican.
Storm Lake. Feb. ls.-There Is some
talk Of having municipal heating
plant. The suggestion is to have adj
vanees Of money made by prospective
ratrons and the plant turned over 70
the city. The city is not IN financial
condition to undertake the project on
It's own account.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
SLIPPERY ELM EXTENSION.
Northwestern May Build Fr

Northwestern May Build From A!den
to Eagle Grove. .
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Feb. 1s.-A very Inter-
esting yet unofficial announcement has
Just been m, lie that the c. & N. w.
branch running from Eldora Junction
to Alden will be extended northwest
this summer in order to connect with
the Dakota line of the road at Eagle
Grove or some other point equally as
in northwestern Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18

re YOU haven't time to prepare Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea, 1t is now
made in tablet form also. Get pack
,pe already to use. Makes you well;
keeps you we'll. Thirty-fiv cents Nc
bride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
EDITORS AT CLARION.
Mid Winter Meeting Of the Upper pes
Moines Association at Clarion.

Moines Association at Clarion.
Special to Times-Republican.
Clarion, Feb. 1s-The Upper Des
Afoines Editorial Association opened its
midwinter meeting here this afternoon
and will continue this evening and to-
morrow. program devoted to mat
ters OF interest to the craft will be Of
fered for the entertainment and i'm
provement OF those present. This ev-
ening reception will be held at the
opera house by the citizens Of Clarion
to be followed by banquet. The ses-
sions close tomorrow night with Yec-
ture by Rev. DR.. Thorn e. Green. OF
Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
AN oLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Joseph Barber Of Iowa Falls Dies .
Age of IS.

Age Of IS.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Feb. 1S.-Joseph Barber
a resident Of this county for over a
third Of century died here yesterday
at the advanced age OF Sc years. Mr..
Barber was born in Essex county. New
York. and in 1858 he located in this
county and was engaged in farming in
Ellis township up to a few years ago
when he was forced to retire on &C.
count OF his advanced years. Mrs.
Earber survives the deceased as DO
four grown children who live in iowa.
Miami. Fla.-Louis E. Sears, Of the
Sears Shoe company Of New York City.
committed suicide by jumping from the
steamship Martinique, twenty-five
miles OFF the Florida coast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
COUNCIL BLUFFS ALARMED.

Report Of Board o. Control on Deaf
School Arouses City.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs Feb. 1s.-The report
OF the board OF control to the legis-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
BIRDS DRIVEN BY STORM.
Flock Of Sea eulls Seen ia Flight Owe,
DUBUQUE.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. Feb. ia flock Of gulls
was seen passing over this city along
the Mississippi shore Monday evening
the flight lasting several minutes. Old
river men say that the birds come
from Lake Michigan. where ducks and
sea gulls are dying by the tens OF
because they are unable to
get to open water for their food.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18

ence q MI. Colin r. Dunn, "a Minton
St, Dorchester, Mass. Mr.. Dunn says:
~ va In very poor health and
weighed but % pounds, and my ston-
och vas in such poor condition that
could not enjoy my food. secured
bottle Of d. Gteens's. Nervuss, and
when had taken one bottle was
abe to eat great deal better and felt
desire for food, 20 continued taking
T. To-day ! weigh 49, pounds, and
Instead q going abost on erutches, I
saa walk and e9io3 mysef ike any
Recommended and sold BY I'll drug
gists. For free medical advice write %
y. Greene, aoI Fifth Ave, NY. City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-18
Don't Neglect

Your Stomach ana Bowels. SO much
depend upon them. Your health. hap
piness, and even your life is controlled
largely by these organs. 1t Is there
fore very important at the first syrnp-
tom OF the stomach becoming weak or
the bowles constipatsd that you take a
few deses OF Hoatetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. It is the best Stomach and
Bowel medicine In existence. and posi-
lively cures Heartburn, indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Constipation and Malaria
TRY X.
The oasis., 1904-11-26

Mr Wm Barnett ol the Arizona rancho and j r.. Wise ol Cala- basas. sold this week for shipment io the beet sugar factory al Chino. California. trainload of cattle which were shipped from Calaha- sas Ofthe shipment 25O head were from the Arizona lauche and 223 head from Mir. Wise.
 Captain l.. W. Mix returned to Nogales last night from Fl Paso. whither he had accompanied Vice President Corral and party, who have left that place for the City of Mexico arriving there today. A great reception was given Mr. Go rral at Cananea, which place he visited en route
 At the store of the California Fruit Company formerly Jimmie Fruit Company, there has been recently received a large consign- ment of Michigan cider. which is just the finest commodity of the kind that ever tickled the palate of deyotee of apple juice. It is de licious as beverage, and the real thing in mince pies, for Christmas. New Years, or any other old time.
 Charles T. Jones, lase of the Hotel Arcadia at Hermosillo, and who ran the Moss Rose Restaurant here for some time. has this week leased the Hotel Montezuma Din- ing Room for a term of months MT. Jones thoroughly understands his business and intends to make his new location the most popular eating place in town. He has adopted the former scale of prices
 three meals for a dollar, and those desiring to board regularly may purchase coupon books good for 21 meals for seven dollars.
 Sunday evening Mrs I. Burgoon and Mrs. Allen T. Bird returned from Bisbee where they had been in attendance at the annual session of the Arizona Federation of Wo. mans Clubs, representing the Cur rent Topics Club of Nogales Of which Mrs. Burgoon is president. They report very interesting ses- sion of the Federation. After ad- journment the ladies of the Fedora ton went upon an excursion to 1 Douglas, visiting the great smell ters. etc., and on Sunday, while awaiting their respective trains at Benson they were entertained at luncheon at the Territorial In- dustrial School by Mir II. II. Der her, the new superintendent