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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

When your eyes itch, smart, burn or
ache. there is something needed. Spec
tacle lenses the only remedy that re-
moves the cause. Have your eyes ex-
amined by an oversight specialist. OPP
nosita pOStoffice
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Mrs. Jennie Messenger, who returne
from ST. Louis after a few months
,bsence a few days ago. again left for
st. Louis Monday evening, where she
will remain until the close of the ex-
position. Mrs Messenger has been on
the streets of Cairo during the exposi-
ton. engaged as palmist. She was
accompanied by her little son, Willie
'TeSSenger
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

One of the greatest scenic melo-
lramas ever produced, cover Niagara
Falls" will be presented at the Odeon
tomorrow evening. 1t was seen here
asst season and will be well remember
I'd by many. Seats are now on sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Darling & Gantz are making special
pricees on buggies, wagons and farm
implements. The special price will be
made until November IL only. Read
their ad. in another column Of this pa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Be sure and stipuiate that you "elec-
ton bet" be paid with a box of our
famous Court Royal cigars. They
cost little more, but there's a reas-
on" IlaShelle e. Cook Cigar Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

The regular meeting of the Women's
Club will be held Wednesday Afternoon
nder the direction of the literature de
'rtment, whose chairman is Miss Ed
T, Fularton. Papers by Mrs. May
ontgomery and Mrs. W. ]. Head, and
ocal selections by Professor Plowe
ecompanied by Professor Doelle, will
features of the program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Election returns received tonight al
our stores. LaShelle & Cook Cigar Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

The Swedish dialect comedy "Ole.
Oleson,' with Ben Hendricks in the
title role, comes to the odeon tonight.
Complete election returns will be read
from the stage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Additional consignments of new steel
framed box and fiat cars passed thru
the city on the Northwestern Monday
afternoon en- route to the Pacific Goa ST
from the east. The cars were built
Tor the Southern Pacific and the Ore
gon Short Line, and are all 100000 ca
paclty. The box cars were built by the
American Car and Foundry Company,
at Its Detroit. Mich. shops, and the
nat cars by the Pressed Steel Car Com
pany, Pittsburg. Among the shipments
or these classes of cars thru the city
during the past few weeks, the South
ern Pacific alone has received 1000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Mrs. A. S. Donnell, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. r. Maxwell.
for a week, left this morning for hei
home in Minneapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Ladies, again we extend to you an
invitation to visit our ladies' parlor.
Without any exception we are show
ing the best line of ladies' cloaks ever
shown in Marshalltown. Henry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

Chapter BIB, of P. e. O., met in regu-
lar session Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs A. B. Conaway. Eng
land was the subject, and Mrs. Julia
Hanna the leader. Some very enter
tanning talks and papers We're given by
Mrs. Hanna, on "The History of Eng
land; Mrs. w. NJ. Clark, on "Cities";
Mrs. A. B. Conway on "1ndustries";
Mrs. C. r. Harper on Queen Victoria
and and the Coronation OF the King:
Mrs. i. o. Kenlble, on The Welsh Peo-
Die In England; and Mrs. L. t. KEEL
logg on TRAITS OF the English People"
Following these numbers. Mrs. C. E.
Patterson read the English national
hymn. Mrs. c. D. Conway, of Brook
lyn, was guest Of the chapter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-08

This is the same soft wood that has
been selling at So per cord. 1t is solid,
we'll seasoned wood of excellent quail
ity, but we make the price $1.50 per
cord, because we want to move 1t.
Gregory Coal, Coke & Lime Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
ABSOLUTE Mystery Surrounds
Fate OF Tampico, ILL.,, High
School Principal
VAS LAST SEEN IN CLINTON
BY Professor Rischell Principal of the
Fulton High School - Relatives Be-
Iievc He Was Either Murdered, Ac-
cidentaiiy Killed or Has Become De-
mented, Not knowing Own Identity.
special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Clinton. Aug 24-The mysterious
tsappearance of F. n. Sackett, princi-
al of the Tampico, Ill.,, high school,
who was last seen in this city, promises
tever to be solved Saekett left home
IN June Z. and the day following wrote
letter to his wife. He was then at
'ulton, across the river from this city.
he day following he was seen in Clin-
on by Professor Rischell principal of
he Fulton high school. Since that day
ne has not been seen or heard from,
Notwithstanding the fact his wife and
elativeS have made every possible ef-
ort to find him. A few days before he
eft home he deposited some money in
the bank at Tampico payable to himself
but no request has been made by him
OR the money. His wife and relatives
believe that he was either murdered.
accidentally killed or has become
lemented and is wandering about the
ountry, not knowing his own identi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
Prof. Henry W. Wickham, S
U. L.. Returns From Two
Months Sojourn In Utah
BRINGS BACK 10000 SPECIMENS
Many of Them Are Exceedingly Rare
and Some are Not Duplicated Any
where in the Scientific Worid-Es-
capped Ensulfins and Death Number
Of Times in Self Sacrificing Search.
Special to Times-Republican-

Iowa City, Aug. 24.-Professor Henry
w. Wickham, of the department of
zoology, S. U. L.. returned today from
Utah. where he spent two months out
side the pale of civilization, adding
to the university's collection of rare
and valuable bugs and beetles. Thru
out that time he never saw a locomo-
tive, but traversed, either on foot. or
In a buggy. the arid. alkaline lakes of
the southern portion of the Mormon
kingdom. Utah. Little Salt and Sc
ed more than 1000 miles of territory in
his explorations. He collected more
than 10000 specimens many of which
are exceedingly rare and well worth
preserving in his own and the univer-
sity's museum, as they are without
duplicates here. and, in certain cases,
are not duplicated anywhere in the
scientific world.
Professor Wickhan was not COM
PEELED to inperil his life by starvation,
nor was he footsore and weary from
travel on foot as he was last year.
when he made an even more perilous
and painful trip of thousands of miles,
gaining proofs anent his theory of in
sect distribution. even as he gathered
evidence this summer.
However, he was not entirely free
from danger. for he was compelled to
cross arid arroyos-Inuch like the tiny
gorge that was the scene of Pueblo's
recent disaster. Each of these one
moment would be as dry as the sandy
roadway of an Iowa country district.
but the next. almost before the tray
eler could dash across the narrow tract,
it would be a mighty rivers bel. for
cloudburst would empty an immense
reservoir into the arroyo. sweeping all
before It. These changes, from q dry
road to terrific flood site, came with
out warning. and With iightn!ng-like
speed. and it WAS providcntial that
Professor Wickham escaped engulfing
and death number OF times. during
his seIf-sacrificing search for the sake
of science.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
Eurnuq 1urdarsdap

Purity" Miss Hattie Dickson, Mar
shalltown.
Evening-Address of welcome. From
churches, Rev. Mark Masters From
local union. Mrs. Ella Remington. Re-
Spouse, Mrs. Lou Rogers, Union. De-
morest grand medal contest.
Friday ADMINISTRATIONS Read
ing of minutes. Report of auditing
committee. Report of treasurer. Re-
port of credential committee. Election
of officers Report of local unions.
Afternoon--1:3 0-Devotionals. Read
ing of minutes. Non Alcoholic Medi-
cation" County organization Dis
cussion led by Mrs A. c. Grips.
Scientific Temperance" Mrs. Carrie
E. Frederick Fairs and Open Air
Meetings. Memorial service, led by
Rev. Bertha j. Bowers. Temperance
and Labor" THE Temple" Question
box.
Evenings: oO-Devotionals. Ad
dress, Rev. Bertha j. Bowers, Cres-
ton. Collection. Benediction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
FIRE AT DAVENPORT
Factory Of the Simplex Washing Ma.
chine Company Destroyed, Causing a
Loss Of $4,000 = Started In Coal
Heap.
cial to Times-Eepublican

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Aug. 24.-With the mem
bers of the Davenport fire department
standing by helpless to stop the flames
the two main buildings of the new
Simplex Washing Machine Company
on Rockingham road just south Of the
bali park, We're totally destroyed by
fire at o'clock this morning
An alarm was turned in about H. -
and the fire department made the long
run to the scene of the fire only to find
that the plant was at least 500 fee:
from the nearest hydrant. Chief Pien-
ing saw al once that with no hose ia
cilities it would be impossible to save
the two buildings already enveloped In
flames and organized bucket brigade
which succeeded In saving one of the
buildings.
The loss on the burned buildings Is
roughly estimated at $4,000 with abou,
half that amount covered by Insurance.
policies in various companies. The
fire is said to have started from spon-
taneous combustion in load of coal
which had been dumped alongside OF
the factory a few days ago. This load
started to smolder last night and two
men were sent out to watch it. They
deserted their posts and it is thought
that the flames ignited the building
after they had left.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
A BIG LUMBER RAFT.
Tow Goat Brings 100000 Feet Of
Sawed Lumber to Muscatine.

Tow Boat Brings 100000 Feet OF
Sawed Lumber to Muscatine.
Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Aug. 24.--About 235 cribs
of lumber, being about 100000 feet
OF lumber, has been brought down from
saltwater. Minnesota, by the tow boat
Isaac Staples. The men on the boat
say that very little trouble was hao
on the way down. They say they
missed all shallow places in the river.
except at one spot where they We're
obliged to cut the raft. This, however,
was on account OF the wind, which
blew the raft on pointed sand bar,
lodging directly in the middle. The
one end was taken out by the men ana
the other pulled to the middle river
and everything came down safely.
This is the largest raft this season, and
as the water is very low 1t is regard
ed as good piece Of work that 1t was
done without mishap of any kind. On
receipt of these cribs the Ashcraft lum-
Der puller will again be at work in the
morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
FROM ALL OVER IOWA


midnight Monday and totally destroy
ed. Mr.. Millard's place is about five
miles west of town. The barn was a
large one and was built about year
ago. In the barn was between twenty
five and thirty tons Of hay, which, with
a new buggy and eight sets of harness
was also destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at $500 and is partly covered
by insurance.
Terrill
w. S. Bradley, who lives south of
Central school house, in Lake township,
was seriously injured Thursday morn
ing by a vicious bull. AS he was doing
chores in the barn lot the animal at
tackled him and knocked him down,
breaking his collarbone and other
wise bruising him before help came to
his rescue Rev. Bush. who was visiting
at a nearby house went over as soon
as he heard of the accident and helped
to bandage his wounds until a doctor
came from Ruthven.
Ackley.
Andrew Slate, aged %, farm
hand who gave North Dakota as his
home, lost the fingers of his right
hand at Abbott Crossing, Friday af-
ternoon in a peculiar manner Slate
had gone to sleep under an Iowa Cen
trail car when an engine backed up and
struck him, cutting off his fingers
which were clasped over the rail- He
was brought to Ackley and taken to the
Breithaupt hotel. y" e Quite disas-
ferrous fire occurred on the Vessels
place, at present occupied by Johnnie
Vessels and family A large barn, five
stacks Of grain. two horses. a colt and
some machinery were consumed. The
suppositon Is that the grain caught fire
from sparks thrown by an engine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24

Manson.
Jacob AIT has sold his fine quarter
section farm in Center township, FOL
SIS per acre.
Red Oak.
A new rural delivery route will star.
out from the Red Oak postoffice on
September Is. This will be route No
6.
Spirit Lake.
j. c. Linn claims that upon less than
a quarter of an acre of land he grew
1925 quarts of raspberries that brought
aim Is cents a quart. or SloS.75.
Little Sioux.
Henry Daywalt, an old resident, died
ut his home in this city. of blood poi
;oning. He was born in Pennsylvania
Aug. 81, 1925: was married to Ann
Herring in 1925; moved to Iowa jim
1862.
Mason City.
The lots corner of e. Miller and S.
Main. northeast corner have just been
sold for $4,000. They have a sixty
six foot frontage. The same area Of
inside let's near by has been refused
has a residence on them.
Oeiwein.
Mr.. NJ. Ford. of Cedar Rapids, has
been awarded a contract here for laying
5000 yards of brick paving. The Pur-
ington brick block, repressed with I'VE
inches of Portland cement for a base
will be used. The contract price is
sl.99 a square yard. Work will begin
at once. This will be the first paving
to be put down at Oelwein.
Rockwell City.
The canning season VIII open up IN
about week, and Rockwell City's big
factory is all ready for business. The
machinery, which stands idle most OF
the year, has to be thoroughly over
hauled and cleaned each season before
the factory opens, and number OF
men have been employed at this work
FOR the mast several weeks and every
thing is now in perfect running order.
Chaplin.
Green & Roberts store was entered
nv burglars last week and over $40
worth of goods stolen. The thieves eff
fected an entrance by removing pane
of glass from window In the rear ana
reaching thru and loosening the fasten-
tngs. The next night the creamery was
also broken into and lot of butter
taken. no clue has been obtained to
the miscreants' identity in either case.
Woodstock.
Sunday morning about $50 bolt
OF lightning struck the big new hay
barn on the William Leonard farm
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24

i, southwest of woodstock setting fire tc
/ it, The barn and over 100 tons Of hay
We're burned to the ground. Mr. Leon
ard had the barn built this last July
and as soon as the having season com
menced he had it filed with choice
tame hay. The barn was a very large
one being 80 feet high and 100 feet long
Mr.. Leonard did not have it insured Sc
that both the barn and the hay will be
a total loss.
! Ottumwa.
The Speer method of teaching arith-
metic, commonly known as the ratio
method. which has been in use in the
| public schools in this city for d num-
Der of years is to be supplanted by the
old fashioned method and the secretary
| of the board of educa ton has been In
structed to purchase sufficient num-
Der of Whites Primary aritllmetics
to supply the pupils in the various
| schools.
Dewitt.
Several parties Of this city are now
encamped on the Wapsie and enjoy
ing the excellent fishing and healthy
outdoor life. despite the prevalence,
in great numbers. OF the deadly rat
tier Thus far, fortunately. no one
has been bitten. while hundreds of
the reptiles have been dispatched. An
enormous RATHER with twelve rattles
and button was killed on the wagon
bridge, south of town, a few days
ago.
Rockwell City.
The Newton & Northwestern depot
has finally been located on East Court
street, just east of Baker Bros livery
barn. and work will be commenced on
it the first of the week, one car load of
material being already on the ground.
Arthur Browne. attorney and right of
way agent for the company, was in
town Monday and closed a deal with
Baker Bros for the lot occupied by the
livery barn for a consideration of
$4,000.
keosauqua.
Rev M. T.. Everett. pastor Of the
Christian church at keosauqua, is de-
PENDANT in a divorce suit, which has
created a sensation. In her petition his
wife makes a statutory charge against
her husband and names a Mrs. Bennett
of ST Louis. Under the courts order
all of the defendants property has been
seized. 1t is stated that after getting
all the property Mrs. Everett gave her
husband s15 to leave town. but he re-
fused to do SO.
Dunlap.
The barn belonging to Ed Willard
was struck by lightning shortly after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24


Mrs. j. T.. Finn, So East High street,
Buffalo, n. Y, writes:
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen IA few years ago had
70 give up social life entirely, as my
health was completely broken down.
The doctor advised q complete rest for q
year. As this was out of the question
for tirne, began to look for some other
means ,of restoring my health.
81 had often heard Of Peruna as an
excellent tonic, SO bought bottle to
see whatitwould do for me, and it Ger.
tainly took hold Of my system and re-
Juvena'ed me, and in less than two
months | was in perfect health, and now
when feel worn out and tired dose or
two OF l,eruna is all that 1 need."-Mrs.
]. E. Finn.
Address Dr.. Hartman, President
Of The Hartman SaHifariun, CO.
lumbus, o., for fires advice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
GIRL ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Considerable Excitement at Richmond,
Iowa, Caused by the Incident.

Iowa, Caused by the lnciuent.
Special to Times-Republican.
Richmond, Aug. "a. - Considerable
excitement was caused In our neigh
borhood Monday evening at 1880 when
Miss Nellie Sharp, of this place took a
large quantity of carbolic acid. Since
taking the poison Miss Sharp has been
Very sick. A local physician worked
with her all night and late in the even
ing it was thought she would recover.
The strange act of the young lady is
not understood. During the afternoon
yesterday she witnessed base ball
game here and seemed in the best of
spirits. Returning to her home she
took the acid and was discovered soon
after by members of the family who
summoned the doctor. Since taking
the acid the young lady has not been
able to talk intelligently. From her the
family and friends are unable to learn
anything.
Miss Sharp is a daughter of Fielden
Sharp and is about % years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
THE DISTRICT w. c. T. U.
Tenth Annual Convention viii Be
Held at Montour, Aug 25, 20.

Tenth Annual Convention viii Be
Held at Montour, Aug rs, 20.
Special to Times Republican.
Montour. Aug. 24---The tenth annual
convention of the Fourteenth district
w. c. It. y. convention Will be held in
the Congregational church here Aug.
% and 26. Following is the program:
Thursday, Aug. 25.
Forenoon--1O:3 0--Devotionals. Or
ganization of convention. Report of
secretary. Report of Re
cording secretary. Presidents annual
address. Reports OF. local unions. Adj
journment.
Afternoon Conservation service, led
by Mrs. A. E. Palmer Toledo. Minutes
of morning session Anti Narcotics
Mrs. Elsi NJ. Lawrence. Boone. Snap
shots. How to make the local meet
ings interesting. Legislative Work. ;"
Mrs Anna Edworthy. Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
MURDER NEAR ONAWA
James Henslip Clicked to Death by Art
English During a QuarreI-Both Men
Had Eeen Drinkins-Enslish Has
Bad Reputation.

Onawa. Aug. 24.-Art English killed
James Henslip. Of Decatur. Neb yes
terday afternoon, in quarrel over
horse trade. choking him to death.
Both men had been drinking some
what. English was arrested and Is
now in Jail at Tekamah. Neb. Hem
slip is harness maker and has lived
in Decatur thirty years. Art Engiish's
home is in Lincoln township, Monona
county. and his father is a well to do
farmer there. English has always
been very quarrelsome and bears bal
reputation.
Decatur, Neb., is just across the Mis-
souri, river from Onawa. Though IN
Nebraska, 1t is closely associated with
Onawa III business way
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
A MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.
Attempt Made to Kin Council Bluffs
Linotype Operator.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs Aug. 24--Cloude
Howard. linotype operator on the Nom
pareil. heard Ave bullets whiz close
past his head as he was going home
from work about 3: 30 yesterday morn
ing. He escaped injury. however. and
ran into his home. Shortly after two
men were seen to run away from the
vicinity where the shots were fired. No
clue could be obtained to them, nor any
motive assigned for the attack. 1t is
believed by some that Howard may
have been mistaken for Nonpareii re-
porter. against whom the would -be
murderers may have grievance for
newspaper notoriety. The police are
making every effort OF solve the mys-
terry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
IOWA DOING BETTER
Jumps From Fourteenth to Fifth Place
In National Shooting Match.


Fort Riley. Kas., Aug. 24.-The sec
ond part Of the national team match
was the program on the national range
Tuesday. The firing commenced at
eight in the morning and was not fin
ished until near six in the evening. The
program was slow fire at 500 and 1000
yards in which the possible for each
team was 1000 points. The possible OF
the first day was 2,4o0. In the two
days shoot the scores of the teams fol-
lows:
New York National Guard team
lead with 1850. The army infantry
was third with 2.s0s. Iowa's score was
2.579, Michigan 2.224.
Today's shooting will finish the work
on the national team match and two
slsirinish runs by each team will COM
plete the national team match.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
ELpoRA MARE WON RACE.
Alice Medium Wins Purse at State
Eair

Special 10 Times Republican.
Eldora, Aug. 24-Alice Medium, the
pacing mare which Won the 2:21 pace
at Des Moines Monday in 2;16A. is an
Eldora mare, owned by Alderman l..
B. Marks. The animal is showing up
in fine condition and had speed to
spare in her state fair race. All 81
dora citizens have their hats off In hon
or of the, little brown mare. who was
able to make the speedy ones look
cheap.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
A Perfect Painless Pill

Is the one that will cleanse the system
set the liver to action. remove the bile
clear the complexion. cure headache
and leave a good taste in the mouth
The famous little pills for doing such
work pleasantly and effectually are De.
Wits Little Early Risers. Bob Moore
of Lafayette. Ind, says "All other
pills have used grippe and sicken. while
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are sim
ply perfect Sold by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-24
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
Avoca Man Accused of Forging
Railroad Check

Davenport, Aug. 24.-Deputy Sher-
if j. Grace, of Ayoca. came to this city
today and Sheriff Macarthur accom-
panied him to Rock Island. ILL.,, and
helped him to serve requisition papers
to bring across the river one Henry
Hensen. wanted at Avoca for forging
a railroad check. Hansen had rela-
tives in Moline, ILL.,. and turned up
there and was arrested.