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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20

pounds each off from grass Mr.
Zweck has fourteen ewes that brought
him seventeen lambs. The feeces
from the ewes averaged about 81 each
| for the ewes, which counting five
sheep in feed and pasturage to one
COW would make five rs which is $35,
and no labor at milking or separating
cream. Mr.. Zweck Is naturally work.
possible.
keokuk.
Saturday morning at IL O'clock
George Buckner, Jr., aged IL years,
son of George Buckner, who resides
at 1905 Morgan street. was drowned in
the Mississippi river at Quincy. He
had been employed for the past two
months as second cook on a govern
ment quarter boat, and was at some
work around the boat, when he acct
dentally fell into the water The body
was recovered at 4:30 o'clock Saturday
after a continued search for five hours.
Red Oak.
The new Swedish Lutheran c1lurcl,
was dedicated Sunday with the dedi-
cation services preceded by the annual
Saturday. This society was organized
here in 1878 with nineteen members
They now number 400 members. the
membership having doubled during the
past two years. The new church edi-
flee is located one apd one-half blocks
east of the northeast corner of the
square on Reed street, and is beauti-
full brick, veneered building costing
very close to $1,000.
Ottumwa.
The jury in the case Of s. L. Graham
of Ottumwa, administrator of the late
Roy Graham, against the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway Company, re-
turned sealed verdict in favor Of the
plaintiff for $1,000. The case was
tried in the Monroe county district
court before Judge F. w. Eichelberger.
S. L. Graham brought suit against the
railroad company about a year ago
for $1,000. Roy Graham, son of the
young man, was killed on the evening
of Sept. II, 1901, by falling from a
train near Chicago.
Mt. Pleasant.
Ed Weibley was seriously hurt last
Friday evening by falling from the
top Of barn on the John Carlson
place in Wayne township where he
was working with Mr.. Nelson and
force. He fell distance Of about
t. entv-lve feet striking the ground on
his head and shoulders and striking
rs h5p He was unconscious fol sey'-
efal hours. He was brought to his home
in this city the next morning and par
ii H. regained consciousness during
tie day. No bones were broken ana
it is thought he will soon be fully
reco cred from the severe shock.
recovered from the severe shock. $50
Ed Del of Oakland was in the city
yesterday and when he learned that
tie grand jury had ignored charges
against him in which he was accused
of stealing about fifty bushels Of wheat
from Oakland mill belonging to A. G.
Frazer, he concluded to enter a dam
age suit against Mr.. Frazer. He serv-
ed notice on him that a damege suit
for $4,000 would be entered against
him for false imprisonment, ETC. Last |
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
DEATH AT RHODES
Funeral And Interment Of Mr.. William
Mills Held at Madrid.
Special to Times Republican

e9peCidl W AllllSS-TtepuUllCdu.
Rhodes, Oct. 20. After several
weeks Of much pain and suffering
death called to rest Mr. William Mills.
who died Saturday afternoon. Mr..
Mills has been in the lumber yard
business at this place for several
years, and was well liked by all who
knew him. A short service was held
at the home Tuesday morning. Octo-
Der Is, at 1880 o'clock, after which the
remains We're taken to the depot and
left on the $3.50 train for Madrid. ac-
companied by the relatives and the
pallbearers. who We're members of the
I. O. o. The funeral was held at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Madrid,
the l. O. o. F. lodge from Perry, OF
which the deceased was member
having charge of the funeral. The Re-
becca lodge at this place attended the
services here in a body.
The deceased leaves a wife, one
daughter, Elizabeth who is not one
year old vet his father, who has made
his home with his son during his res
idence In Rhodes, besides other rela-
tives and a host Of friends who deeply
mourn his loss.
Mrs. Mills and Mr.. Mills have the
sympathy of the entire community in
their sad bereavement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS.
Thugs Almost Kill Walter Dale Al
Davenport.

Thugs Almost Kill Walter Dale II
Davenport.
Special to Times
Davenport, Oct. 20.-A man giving
the name Of Walter Dale was picked up
by the police near Fourth and Brady
streets.
The officer reported that Dale was in
an unconscious condition when he was
found and then he gave evidence that
he had received terrible beating.
From a description given a man
named Charles Morton was accused of
doing the work and Officers Schleuter
and Quinn were detailed on the case.
Half an hour later they arrested Nor
ton in the Eldorado saloon and he was
taken to the station.
The case was to have come up in po-
lice court, but when the time for trial
came Dale had not shown up. Whether
he wished to let the matter drop or
whether he was unable to appear, the
officers did not know, and Detective Al
Feers went to get him. The case will
be taken UP later and thorough in
vestigation made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20


fight over the colors of the "middlers
which had been placed on the steepis.
1t is strange that no accidents oc-
CURED in the very precarious positions
in which the students placed them
selves. The seniors came out victor
ious, and taking down the colors from
the steeple. pulled the peak off. This
was the only serious damage done dur
ing the fight.
President Lewis said yesterday that
if the class rivalry was not put down
something serious would happen to
those caught in the fights and that
it would have to come to an immed-
late stop. The trustees and faculty
are all taking hand. and this week
something will be done to those par
ticipating in Tuesday mornings af-
fair
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
Asthma Can Be Cured

The statement of Mr.. ]. F. Holman, 20
E. Adams ST., Chicago, proves that the
worst cases of Asthma in the world are
not only relieved, but are readily cured
by DR.. Schifmann's Asthma Cure. He
says: asthma kept me in terrible mis-.
cry for ten years until used your
Asthma Cure. After the first trial / was
a changed man. I went to sleep that
night and awoke next day much relieved
and l have gotten entirely over the Asth-
ma. 1t is now nine years since was
cured"
Sold by all druggists at soc and 90
Send &c Stamp to DR.. r. Schiffmann, Box
8o4 St. Paul, Mimi. for a free trial
package.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
wHITEcAPs IN IOWA.
George Holden, Of Clarke County, Re.
ceves 4 WARMING,

George Holden, Of Clarke County, Re-
oeives Warning.
Omaha, Neb., Oct. 2o.-"F'rom head
quarters of the White Caps, P. M. Oct.
Is. Clark County, Iowa. Mr. Holden
We DEAN 1t nesary to Notify you to go
to other Parts We treat you as man
this time But as a houn next time
This letter was left last week at the
house Of George Holden. in Clarke
county, Iowa. It was in dirty white
envelope, upon which were the follow
ing directions: from H d w A P :
r v S Holden Charlton, Iowa." and
was delivered by some unknown mes
senger.,
Mr.. Holden knows Of no reason why
he should have been singled out for the
special wrath Of the wl1itecaps. He
has turned the letter over to the Unit
ed States authorities, who are investi-
eating.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20

Homer.
Hiram Dayton, one of the old settlers
of this place, died Sunday morning,
at o'clock, after a weeks illness OF
pneumonia, at the age of So years, five
month and twenty-five days.
Corwith.
The reform church, two miles west
of G. W. Minors corner, was struck
by lightning. The steeple was so bad
Nv damaged that it fell later. The
building is nearly complete wreck.
Dunlap.
Vern Remington, the 1S year old
son of DR.. Remington, was attacked
by a stranger, choked into insensibil-
ity. and robbed Of IS Saturday night.
There is no clew as to who his assail-
ant was.
Carroll.
After getting great force Of men
together, work has now begun on the
city library and will be pushed forward
with all possible haste in order to get
it enclosed before the first of 1905 If
possible. The location Is one Of the
best that could be procured, being on
the northeast corner Of the court house
square.
st. Charles.
T.. A. Macumber was seriously hurt
In his timber over on Jones creek,
where himself and A. Tusha were pre-
pairing log for the sawmill and getting
wood. In the evening when about to
start home Mr.. Macumber was thrown
from his loaded wagon and seriously
hurt on the face and head by being
stepped on or kicked by one of the
horses.
Herndon.
There is some excitement over oil
in this town. Parties from Pennsyl-
yania are here with view of sinking
g. we'll 5000 feet deep. They have Sc
cured several leases. Some years ago
IIerndon was known as the gas town
Of Iowa. The wells were shallow and
the flow became exhausted. 1t is now
to put down deep well to
determine whether there is oil and gas
in this territory.
Dolliver.
John Ferguson and Lawson Speed
bagged pelican out at the lake Tues
day. They shot into flock passing
over and although the bird is clothed
with great coat Of feathers, just
about bullet proof when the bullet
comes straight, they happened to catch
this one the wrong way of the feathers
and downed him. This pelican meas
ured seven and hall feet from til, to
tip.
Sitter.
Little Arthur SeYe"eid OF this pIace
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
IOWA TEACHER HAS FALLEN.
Miss Isabelle Nugent, Ono Time Prir
cinaI Victim nf lrink Aahik

Chicago, Oct. 20-One year ago a
school principal at Iowa City, Iowa.
now vi i'm of the drink habit, Miss
Isabelle Nugent was arraigned before
Justice Quinn. Three times the wom-
an has been arraigned before the jus
tice on charges of imbibing too freely,
and each time Justice Quinn says she
has promised to reform. She was fin
ed $50 and the fine suspended as long
as she calls at Justice Quinn's home
each week and reports on her conduct.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
CRYSTAL LAKE FIRE
Livery Barn and Four Adjoining
Frame Buildings Totally Destroyed
Horses Rescued From tho Flames
But Bugsiss and Harness Are De-
stroyed,
ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Wooden, Oct 20.-Fire broke out in
the Snipp's livery barn at Crystal Lake
at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning and de-
stroyed the building. 1t also RACED
four adjoining buildings, all of them
vacant but one, which was used by r..
F. Clifford as carpenter shop and res
idence. The horses were rescued from
the livery barn but some of the bug
gies and harness were burned. All OF
the buildings We're frame and flimsily
constructed. This is the third disas-
ferrous fire that has visited Crystal
Lake in three years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
CHRISTIAN PETERSON DEAD.

Early Settler Of Pocahontas County
and Influential Citizen Of Manson.
Special to Times Republican.
Manson, Oct. 20.-Christian Peterson
one of the very early settlers Of Po-
caihontas county, an influential citizen
in his community and q wealthy far
mer, died Tuesday afternoon, at his
home near Palmer, as the result of a
severe and protracted attack of ton
solitis. His death was very sudden.
He had been up and around in the
house until few minutes before the
end, when he complained of feeling
faint, laid down on his bed and ex-
pired. He was a widower, his wife
having died ten years ago. He leaves
to mourn his departure four sons and
two daughters. He was prominent
Odd Fellow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
THOMAS sEERLEY DEAD.
Aged Father. NJ State Norma! Presider

Aged Father NJ State Normal President
1sses Away.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Oct. 20.-Thomas Seerley,
the aged father of President H. H.
Seerley of the State Normal school and
other prominent lowans, died here late
Tuesday afternoon.
He was in his S4th year. and had
scarcely been i'll. Old age. followed
by hardening of the heart arteries,
caused the end. He had lived in Iowa
fifty years.
He Is survived by wife and three
sons: President Seerley; ]. j. Seerley,
of Burlington; and Prof. F. N. Seerley,
of the Springfield, Mass, Y. M. c. A.,
and late of the Paris, France, Y. M. G.
A.
The funeral took place here yester-
day afternoon and the interment in
Cedar Falls today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
STEER CAUSES WRECK
One Brakeman Hurt And Eleven Cars
Of Merchandise Destroyed One Mile
West of GaIt-Loss is About $4,000.

Special to Times Republican.
Gait, Oct. 20-A wreck caused by q
berg getting onto the track one mile
west of Calf, derailing eleven cars Of
merchandise, destroyed possibly not
less than $4,000 worth of property.
One brakeman was also hurt. His
name is Mr.. Dale, of Iowa Falls, and
his injuries may prove serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
AN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.
Missouri Valley Man Fatally Wound.
cd by Stray Bullet.

S>r'''7''''' = KEW '.Iican.
Missouri Valley Oct. 20. - While
walking down the railroad track in
the western part of the city yesterday
afternoon, stranger giving the name
of Jake Leabowitz, was shot and
probably fatally injured. The bullet
entered the right side and passed into
the liver. The police are confident
that the shooting was an accident as
some parties were shooting at mark
near where the shooting occurred. A
further investigation is being made.
Leabowitz, who is Russian Jew,
about rs years of age, says his home is
in Milwaukee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20

in the suit of A. p. Huggard VS.. the
Glucose Refining Company OF Chicago,
in which the jury awarded Huggard
s27,5OO for injuries which resulted in
his being paralyzed below the waist.
He sued for $4,000. N. d. Ely, the
lawyer. who attacked the affidavit is
one of the best known attorneys in
the state. On the basis of the affidavit
the court is asked to set aside the YER
dict and order a new trial,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
WITNESS ADMITS PERJURY.
Sensational Affidavit Filed in Distric,
Court at Davenport.

Special 70 fiO-e- iNef ~ .
Davenport. Oct. ga sensation
was caused here Yesterday when rarers
were tiled i'm the district court in which
w. 7. G. McDonald. of Chicago, de-
poses that he was a periure1 witness
in the most important damage case
tried here in recent years. and charg-
es that his testimony was put In his
mouth by leading Davenport attorney
and that he was paid for it. The at
1davit was made before John Barton
Payne of Chicago. and other witnesses.
~GcDonald was the principal witness
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
Father Says He Will Pay Sons
Shortage, If 1t Is Not
Too Large
SENT LETTER FROM MUscATINE
In It Mickey Stated He Was Out .
Large Amount of Money and Could
Not Meet His Obligations, But Said
Nothing of What He Intended to Do
or More Shares of Stock in tho Rail-
road,
pecial to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Oct. 2O.-The father of A
G. Mckay, the board of trade man, who
it was announced yesterday was miss
ing. arrived in Muscatine from Wash
ington, Iowa, and stated that he had
received letter from his son, dated at
Muscatine, the day before he left, stat
ing that he could not meet his obliga-
tions, and was out considerable
amount of money. He also wrote a
letter to his wife. Neither letter, how
ever, it is claimed, gave any indication
OF what he intended to do, or where he
Intended to go.
The father stated that If the short
age was not too large he would pay it.
IL. however, it reached an amount equal
to $4,000 or $4,000 as it is rumored 1t
will, he would not pay it.
Very little can be learned Of the
affair as the members Of the family
are not willing to talk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
STORMS WILL SPEAK.

Is On For Address Before Charities
And Corrections Assembly.
Special to Times Republican.
Ames. Oct. 20.-Dr. A. b. Storms of
Iowa State, College has consented to
deliver an address at Sioux City. be-
fore the seventh Iowa State Confer
ence of Charities and Correction as
sembly which convenes for three
days session, November 8, 10 and IL.
His subject will be 1.-The Method Of the
Master"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
BUSINESS CHANGES AT AckLEy
Drug Store to Go by Name Of Junker.
man e. Co. Hereafter.


man e. Co. Hereafter.
Snec'al to Times Republican.
Ackley, Oct. gov. F. Jacob has
disposed OF his interest in his drug
store to S. d. Rruening, and the new
firm name will be Junkerman & Co.
The deal was closed and possession
given Wednesday. w. r. Jacob has
also sold his dray and bus line to OF
to Grobe and Herman Barger who
have taken possession and will here
after look to the interests of the bus
mess. Mr.. Jacob has applied himself
closely to his business for the past
fifteen years and has made a success
of it. Mr.. Jacob has not announced
what occupation he will enter into
hereafter, but for the present will take
a trip to the worlds fair.
S. d. Bruening is our postmaster
here and will take no active part in the
management of the business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
STUDENTS in A SCRAP.

Fierce Color Fight Takes Place on tho
Fire Escape.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Oct. 20.--Tuesday morn
ing at Morningside College the acad-
emical students created quite dis
turbance by their scrapping. In a
very dangerous position on the fire
escape Of old North hall the senior
and middle props engaged In fierce
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20

Davenport, Oct. 2O.-In Davenport,
Alexander Anderson, of the H. J. Toher
& Co.. stated that the Toher company
was not connected with the Muscatine
business except that it had leased a
wire to Mckay. Mckay, he says took
over the business about six months
pO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20
Cronk Bros.
WARM PRICES FOR CHILLY
WEATHER

For a Limited Period Only.
Regular cent fire shovel, cents.
Regular 10 cent fire shovel, cents.
Regular 10 cent stove poker, cents.
Regular s cent stove LIFT, 2 cents.
Regular 10c stove lift, s cents.
Is inch japaned coal hod, 20 cents.
IL inch galvanized coal hod, Is cents.
Is inch alright heaters just right
for small rooms, IS cents
Cotton Flanel gloves, for handling
stove pipe, etc., per pair, cents.
cent mouse traps, 2 cents, three
for cents.
dozen boxes tacks No. 8, cents
Small nickle plated sad irons for
handkerchief, etc, 10 cents.
Small wash boards, Is cents.
Handsome nickle plated crumb tray
and brush, rs cents.
l gallon glass oil can. Is cents.
Enameled wash dish, 10 cents.
2 quart enameled pudding pans, 10
cents.
1 quart enameled milk pans, 10 cents.
i pint enameled milk pans, cents.
quart enameled stew kettle, Is
cents.
II quart enameled dish pans, 40
cents.
Full sized No. 8, enameled tea ket-
tie, so cents
6 inch steel fry pan. 5 cents
1917 inch steel fry pan 10 cents.
No 1 Universal meat grinders, 81.
Rolman meat grinders SO cents.
Best oil heaters made, plain finish,
$3.50.
Best oil heater made, nickle finish,
$3.50.
pint nickle plated Tea pot, 10 cents.
pint nickle plated coffee pot, 10
cents.
Cronk Bros.
SO East Main. Both phones, ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-20

summer Mr.. Deal was arrested and
placed in Jail for four or five days be-
fore he gave the required bond.
E~kL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
NO EXTRA
SESSION

In conformity with a law OF the last
legislature capitol Improvement com.
mission was named Go devise addition.
al room for the supreme court and to
proceed in such manner as to make
any addition harmont8e With such a
building as the future needs of the
state might demand, Ten thousand
dollars were appropriated for plans
and $l0O 600 FOR the Improvement, I'm.
der this authority II now seems prob
able that the commission win pro.
coed TO reconstruct the capitol and
thus remove the necessity OF an extra
session, with its large attcndcnt ex.
peuse The commission embraces o,
II, Ingram OF Eau Claire, president
Justice ]. H. Wmslow. president,
Gov, IL NJ La Toilette, Justice r, ID,
Marshall, II, w. Chynowoth of Madt.
son, j A, Van Cleve of Mariuette and
t. 7, Reynolds Of milwaukee,,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03

Tho Wisconsin frn, librnr, comma.
si,n snnerad .ntnl losa az r,aords
.r,,teri,ls and continents IN tho hnrn.
NO or tho eanitol ia Offices wore
nna, toa IN tho sonth VIM an tho
thtra nonr thn rooms havlpp boen
gnisbca far psr IN Juno or 1902
Thase cmre. consfstel az s,x rooms
In tha main roon All btsnn.s roc
.ords eIes az eorrespondoarc nuhlco.
tnns ~ I'M commission supnllrs col.
lrtlou4 az library buaefms ropnrts
ne and collections ug nictu,cg we're
.Ear In one pr,yulo p'icp ..na mn
the te .hniral equipment used by the
department Of instruction IN It's ncld
work ard In tho snTmer s,hcol TO-.
rother with hibltographi,al material
Of all kinds, collection of library NJ
craiure, model library Of about 1000
books used In practice wogh In tie
-uMncr school. a collection q, 500 Of
the lest childrens books, ynlua
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
Official Estimate of the Loss Placed at ONLY
$500, 900

Governor la Toilette The following Satur-
a n9 respecting te capitol fire and The 81 the damage
The entire building below the first story that is the base
nen and foundation Of the building with the exception of two
small pieces Of ceiling is undamaged
The outer walls Of the first story are not damaged 10 the
extent OF seriously affecting or imparng their strength
The second story walls of the south wing damaged
The woodwork and portions Of the floor are DESTROYED
The walls above the second story Of the south wing and
the walls above the first story Of the and west wings are
damaged the extent that their further use would be nnad
visable
The dome and its foundation are ndapagel strc
tray that Is excepting to paint glass and woodwork of
which there very little of the latter
g. The entire north wing damaged excepting as to
broken windows and stained walls and ceilings.
The cost Of the north and south extension wings was as
remember S360000 There much in material and labor
in these wings all the Of the capitol excepting the
dome and its support The loss in damages the building from
the fire about S300OO0 These based upon an
examination BY competent expert authority.
s The public records preserved without loss suian
a injury any part Of the considerable number Of
volumes Of the supreme library injured especially
the bindings by being thrown from windows and Of the
furniture marred and damaged in handling
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-03-03
DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORY.

EXecutive-Boa of control room.
Secretary of State-Young block, West
Main street.
Treasurer-Over Capital City bank.
Attorney General-Regular quarters in
state house.
Railroad commissioner - Fairchild
block, second floor, at East Main
and South Pnckney streets.
Commissioner of insurance-Regula
place in capitol.
State superintendent airchild block,
second floor.
Library commission-His build
ing.
Bureau of Labor-Forty Thousand club
suite, Fuller opera house block
West Mitflin street.
Land ofiico-Keyes block, second floor
South Hamilton and South Carroll
streets.
Treasury agent-With secretary OF
state in Young block.
Adiutant ge0eral-Company G quar-
ters, third floor of Young block.
Board of control-Room IS, Brown
block. South Pinckney and East
Washington avenue.
Supreme court-Federal building, soon
returning to regular quarters in
capitol.