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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
GRAHAM WILL SUSTAINED.
Widow Gets Entire Estate Under its
Terms-valued at $200, 900.

Terms-valued at 100000.
Special to Timcs-Republican.
Washington, Sept. 27.-The Graham
case came to a sudden close Saturday
morning, at the opening Of the dis
trict court. The plaintiffs dismissed
their cause Of action without prejudice.
whereupon the defendant moved to
confirm the probate of the will. Judg-
ment was then entered confirming the
will. The costs will fall on the plain
tiffs.
The entire estate of William II. Gra-
ham, which amounts to upwards of
5000, 900 will therefore, go to his widow,
Laura M. Graham. Had there been no
will, she would have gotten half the
estate. One-fourth the estate would
have gone to William H. Davis and
wife, of Ohio, who are the grandparents
of the late William III. Graham, on
his mothers side. Mr. and Mrs. Will
lam II. Davis, are the parents of
Shan Davis Of this city. The other one
fourth would have gone to relatives of
William II. Graham's father in Ohio,
and Pennsylvania, as follows: Sarah
Edie. Martha Rolston, e. T. LETTERS,
Belle McCleese, Mrs. ]. w. McBurney.
w. T. Nash, e. II. Snodgress, Vina w.
McGill, Nancy ]. Mccullough.
Probably no case was ever tried here
in which there was so much interest
taken in the proceedings on the part
of the public.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
TESTING DRAINAGE Law
Work on Ditch Contracts Let
In Wright County Comes
to a Standstill
DECISION WILL BE IMPORTANT
At Present Capitalists Hesitate to Buy
Drainage Bonds, Not Knowing
Whether Law Will Be UpheId-Test
Case Will Be Appealed to Supreme
Court In Order to Get Ruling.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion, Sept. 27.--The condition of
drainage cases in this county is quite
a problem just now. The county audi
tor states that nine new drainage dis
tricts have been established in Wright
county this year. The total estima-
ted cost Of the proposed work will be
very close to $150,000. Some of the
bitches will be quite large, as they Will
drain an extensive territory. Tbs
contracts have been let for some OF
the bitches, the Davis ditch in Wall
Lake township, being one o. them. But
everything has come to a stardstill on
account of the filing of case entitled
Frank Ross VS.. Wright county. The
ditch passes thru Mr.. Ross land. and
he Has become dissatisfied and has
started certorari proceedings to have
the record brought before the court.
He will be represented by Maggie ana
Maggie, and the board of supervisors
by County Attorney Flynn and Q. f.
Peterson, and we understand that
Hamilton county is ais. interested. D.
C. Chase Of Webster v will repre-
sent that county. The case will be
brought up as early as possible in dis
trict court, which convenes October 3.
The case will in all likelihood be ap-
pealed to the supreme court, no mat
ter how it is decided here in order to
get a ruling on the drainage laws. It
seems that capitalists are somewhat
timid in buying the drainage bonds as
the matter now stands. There will be
no difficulty in disposing Of them il
the law is upheld.
The city of Clarion IS up against
the same kind of a proposition In re-
gard to the proposed water works
bonds. which the people Of Clarion
voted Parties have made good bids
for the bonds, but always with the
proviso that they will stand the test
Of the courts.
One Of the big bitches is called the
Wright Webster county ditch, from
the fact that part of 1t is in each
county. and the proceedings are being
brought forward as rapidly as this
laws will permit.
These bitches or drains will be of
almost incalculable value to the lands
Of Wright county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
FEUD OVER A GIRL
D. c. Bakehouse Of sisourncy Abducts
His Own Daughter and Grandpar-
ents Threaten to Bring Suit to Oh.
tain Possession of Her.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sigourney. Sept. PA little Swear
old girl, Margaret Bakehouse. is the in
nocent cause Of trouble which amounts
almost to feud within family. d.
lC. Bakehouse. the father of the little
girl, is alleged to have abducted her
Saturday evening, when she was on
her way home from school to the home
with whom she has made her home al
most all of her short life, and Mr..
| Luers threatens to resort to the courts
| to obtain possession of the little girl.
Meanwhile Margaret is at the home of
her father Both Mr.. Luers and Mr..
Bakehouse are we'll known farmers
living in German township a few miles
from Sigourney, and on farms widely
separated.
Mrs. Bakehouse. who was daugh-
ter of Herman Luers, died when the
little girl was a few days old, and
since that time, Mr.. Luers claims, her
grandparents have cared for her. This
plan was apparently agreeable to the
father, until about two years ago. when
trouble arose and Bakehouse demand
ed the little girl His request was not
granted, however, and Margaret has
seen him so little that she is no more
familiar with him than with any of the
farmers living in the neighborhood.
Saturday afternoon, having despair
ed of inducing the grandfather to give
up the little girl, Bakehouse is said
to have hidden by the roadside at a
poins the little girl had to pass on the
way home from school. When she
came along with number Of play
ma les, Bakehouse, it Is alleged, seized
her, despite her attempts to evade him
and carried her to his buggy concealed
nearby Taking deserted road he
FASTENED to his home. Meanwhile the
little girls had spread the alarm and
the Luers Immediately set about try
ing to regain possession Of the little
child
Upon arriving at his home Bake.
house telephoned to the Luers farm,
telling his father-in-1aw that Margar-
ct was with him and would remain at
least over night. Mr.. Leurs with his
sons, FASTENED to the Bakehouse farm
and demanded that the little girl be
allowed to so home with them. but the
father stood firm. Finally Mr.. Leurs
came to Sigourney to consult with 3
LAWYER and, it is said he will file suit
against Bakehouse.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Northboro.
Mr.. Philip Hem has rented the ho-
| tel to William Bedding, OF Mahasha'
Kas., who will take possession about
| the first of next month.
DolIiver.
G. p. Sullivan and S. B. Reed START
| ed out Tuesday with a petition for
rural free delivery mail route to run
out of Dolliver.
Fonda.
The A. b. Deahl farm of 294 acres
Of unimproved land in Cedar township
was sold last Thursday to Fred over
street, of Paxton, Ill, the consldera-
ton being $43 per acre.
Martinsburg.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan died Thurs
| day at 3:15 p. M. as a result OF a rail-
| in her yard September 8, aged ~
years, months and days. The fu-
neral was held at the residence Fri
day.
MapIeton.
On Tuesday L. A. Ernst sold to Pete
Lamp 1000 bushels of wheat for 81 per
bushel. This wheat tested as high
as any ever sold in Mapleton, and at
that is only sample of the quality
of almost the entire crop raised this
year in this section.
Richland.
A. Neal Smiths Hub Clothing Store
in Richland was broken into, and
twelve suits of good clothes were sto-
len. The money drawer was not
touched. The suits were all matched
and seemingly great care was taken
to get the best ones.
Tip'-n.
a real estate deal was closed this
week, whereby C. l. Handley purchas-
ed the Scott farm east of Upton. The
farm contains 100 acres and the price
paid was S1O5 an acre. This sale
would not indicate that Cedar county
farms are depreciating in value.
Lynnville.
Lightning struck the steeple OF the
Methodist church, shattering 1T down
to the square where the bolt glanced
off to the corner of the house and tore
off the corner boards, and some of this
windows were broken. The bell re.
NAMED in its place and was not dam
aged.
Manson.
Walcott Dana was struck by light.
ming at the home of his brother-ir1-
Law. Nike Collins southwest q, Sewn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

minutes to twelve at his home in the
eastern part of town. Mr.. Ensign has
been in failing health for many months
past and his death has been expected
at any time, altho he has been able to
be up and about the house during the
summer months. Mr.. Ensign was one
Of Iowa.
Thornburg.
The store Of v F. Biddleman a,
Thornburg was broke into Sunday
night, and about hundred dollars
worth of goods taken. The goods
thus far missed are mostly mems
| shoes and shirts. The safe was
found unlocked and the contents car
ried to a box car, where they rifled,
money valuable papers were burned,
apparently to make light with.
Abba.
Charles Joseph, an itinerant peddqer,
iS suing Judson Kerr of Bluff Greek
township, for $1,000 damages for al
legged Injuries received at the hands of
Mr.. Kerr while trying to sell goods
at the latter's residence on August 8,
1903. He claims that Mr.. Kerr as
saulted him with a monkey wrench
and inflicted $1,000 worth of injury
and pain on him. In answering his
petition the defendant claims that Jo-
seph was ordered off the premises and
refused to go, but insisted on staying
and selling the family goods and fin
ally attacked a son Of Mr.. Kerr's with
intention of doing him great bodily in-
jury.
Rowan.
Rowan had the appearance Of an
army Thursday evening, when word
was telephoned in that crazy or
wild man was out at Jim Brannan's
place, and had been doing some mis-
chief. A number of our citizens
armed with guns, revolvers, ETC..
went at once to try to capture the
man. The adopted boy of Jim Bran
nan, lad of about IL years, had seen
the man several different times and
had had several fights with him, so
he stated. He had stolen coffee,
eggs, jelly, etc, out of the home, SO
Mr.. Brannan thought it time to
have the gentleman taken care OF
But Sunday morning the climax was
reached when the boy owned up that
he had just been playing little joke
on the people of the neighborhood,
and not few of them are now rest
ing little easier. s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
TAMA MAN BADLY HURT.
Charles Hilton Falls Into Basement of
New Building.
rectal to Tines-Repuplican.

Special to Times-RepuDl1can.
Tama, Sept. 27.-Mr. Charles Hill
ton, owner Of one Of our furniture
stores, met with a painful accident
yesterday. Mr.. Hilton, who is one of
the officials of the Baptist church of
this place, was inspecting the work
already done on the foundation and
making preparations for the corner
stone laying which takes place today.
In walking across the open joist he
stepped on the end Of board and
feeling it giving way under him jump
ed to another which was not supports
ed and was thrown backwards into
the basement, a distance Of twelve
feet. falling on his back on pile OF
brick. While there were no bones
broken. yet the spinal cord received
such a shock that he was in criti-
cal condition during the day. This
morning he is reported to be easier,
and on the road to recovery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
Business Men of Latimer With.
draw Attendance and Contri-
buttons From NJ. E. Church
WANTED TO BUY CHURCH LAND
Merchants Have Long Wanted the
Structure Moved to Some othet 20.
cation, Thereby Making Moro loom
, For Business Lots-Petition Was
Turned Down and Boycott Followed.
Special to Times-Republican.


Hampton, Sept. 27.-The little city
of Latimer is in trouble. The citi-
zens of that place have declared a boy
colt against the Methodist church ana
the latter finds itself with defther pat
rons nor contributors enough to run
the church successfully. The cause
OF the trouble is the fact that the bus
mess men wanted to buy the lana
where the church stands and move th-
church farther away from the bust
ness section. They offered the church
people good thing but the proposit-
ion was not accepted. Now the bus.
mess men have quit attending the
church and what is of more vital inns
rortance they have quit contributing
to 1t. In series of revival meetings
which were recently held there no en-
thusiasm could be raised and the
meetings were failure. The Lati-
mer Star in reference to the trouble
says: For several years past 1t has
been almost the unanimous desire OF
the business men to some day see the
M. E. church moved to some other To-
cation and thereby give more room for
business lots. A year ago this sum-
mer a good opportunity presented it's
elf and the M. E. congregation wa,
offered $500 for the ground. A petit-
ion signed by the business men ex-
pressing their desire to move was sent
to Presiding Elder Mcdonald, but Oh
account of one or two others not IA
voring the move, the petition was
turned down." The following summer
the residents of Latimer petitioned the
presiding elder to return their resi-
dent pastor, Rev. Ryan, but this was
not done. Since that time the church
there has been laboring under great
difficulties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

during a recent storm. The famil,
were eating supper when a bolt o.
lightning struck the house and founc
it's way to Mr.. Dana, who was thrown
unconscious from his chair. Fo,
three hours his condition was mos
critical, and he is still unable to leav,
his bed.
Ocheydan.
The contract for the tile and the ex-
cavation of the open ditch for the Az
lison township drainage ditch was lei
Monday at the special meeting of the
board of supervisors. The tile will
cost $4,125, exclusive of the laying
The open ditch will be constructed al
liz cents cubic yard. %
Imogene.
Last Thursday Father Hayes closed
the deal for his 800 acre Mills farm
to Jerry Maher for $500 an acre
$4,000. Two days before he sold the
Shultz place Of 24O acres to Richard
Maher, for the same price per acre
baking In all $50 acres sold for
$4,000 in two days.
Seney.
The general merchandise store a.
seney, conducted by Jonathan Alder
son, was burglarized by thieves, who
effected an entrance by prying open a
window in the rear of the store. They
stole 500 cigars, a, quantity Of hand
kerchlefs, and some watch chains and
pieces of jewelry.
Iowa City.
Hugh Edwards, a we'll known and
highly respected pioneer of johnson
county, died at his home in West Luz
cas- township. Mr.. Edwards was born
in Wales, December 10, 1885, came to
America when mere boy, about 1s4f,
first settling in Wisconsin, and then
moving to Chicago, from which place
he come to Johnson county in 1876.
Traer.
Allan Wilson's brown mare, which
has been in training under John ROO
man Of late, met with fatal fall on
the fail grounds near Traer Wedenes-
day Mr.. Rodman was driving her.
and as he was turning her around on
the track the mare reared up 1eii
backward and broke her neck. the
mare was valued at about 5000 SER
ious loss to Mr.. Wilson.
New Hartford.
Charles Ensign, one of the old ana
highly respected citizens Of New
Hsrtford, died Tuesday at fifteen
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
NATURE SPARES
The Stricken Rose From Grief.

What a fortunate provision of nature
St is, that deprives the rose of mental
suffering; for how poignant would be it's
grief to discover, in the height of it's
blooming glory. that a canker fed at it's
heart, and that Its beauty and fragrance
were doomed forever. Nature always
spares the suffering; she is a veritable
store-house Of pleasing rewards, for
those who seek her aid. In the years
gone by falling hair and grayness have
cast gloom over the lives of thousands
OF young women. but thanks to the in
westigations of scientists the true cause
OF hair destruction is now known to be
a germ or parasite that burrows into
the hair follicles. Newbros Herpicide
absolutely destroys this germ. thus
permitting the hair to grow as ma
ture intended. Sold by leading drug
gists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample
to The Herpicide Co. Detroit. Mich.
Mcbride q Will DRUG Co.. special
oeentA -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
BIRD SHOT IN HIS BREAST.
Sioux City Police Have Mystery On
Their Hands.

Sioux City. Sept. q. - The police
are endeavoring to unravel a mystery
involving the shooting of Ed Williams
who is lying at the point of death at
the Samaritan hospital with rag
ged wound in his left breast where
load of bird shot was fired Saturday
night. Williams was found in pool
Of blood in a down town street. He
said he had been shot by a saloon man
but the police have discovered circum.
stances which indicate that Williams
and another person attempted to rob
a wealthy hermit named Baptiste Der.
tram, Franchman, Saturday night,
and that one Of the men was shot with
bird shot by Bertram.
The police yesterday Afternoon ar
rested Morris Levich, second hand
dealer, charging him with being with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
CRUSHED BY TIMBER
Frank AIchIer Is First Victim Of An
Accident Occurring In Building OF
New University Gymnasium.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Sept. 27.--The first acct
dent to occ'.r in the building of the
new university gymnasium happened
last night when heavy timber fell
from the upper story, crushing FRANK
Alchler to the earth, breaking his arm
and collar bone and it is believed. in-
juring him internally. A piece OF
timber. which partly broke the force
of the missile, undoubtedly saved the
mans life He was Immediately re-
moved to Mercy hospital, where he is
being treated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
DELIVERS 1904 CORN.

Thirty-five Cents Per Bushel Paid fo'
Calhoun County Corn.
SPECIAL to Times Republican.
Farmhamville, Sept. 27,--The first
load Of 1904 corn was delivered at the
market here yesterday by AXsel Gus
tafson, and brought him the neat price
Of 35 cents per bushel. The corn was
we'll matured, and the ears averaged
from ten to fourteen inches In length
and many of them as many inches az
round at the butt Of the ear. The
farmers are reporting the corn CROP
even heavier than expected and it is
believed that where the soil was well
MANFRED and corn well cared for, the
yield will run nearly 80 bushels per
acre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
TRAMP ASSAULTS GIRL

Daughter Of Prominent Farmer Near
Alta, the Victim.
Special to Times-Republican.
Alta, Sept. 27.-Yesterday forenoon
a tramp assaulted the 17-year-old
daughter of H. A. Stetson, prominent
farmer of Elk township. The girl, who
is large for her age, resisted the man
fiercely, but he accomplished his pur-
pose. The girl was beaten severely.
The man made his escape into a corn
field. A posses Of 100 farmers have
been hunting all day, but he has not
yet been found. He is described as an
elderly man, with gray hair, light
mustache and ragged clothing.
The whole country is in an uproar,
as two fires, supposed to be of incen-
diary origin have occurred in the past
two weeks in this vicinity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Williams but he declared his clerk,
Frank Ammermann, used the horse
and buggy connected with the affair
and Ammermann was arrested. inc
police believe Williams will confess be-
fore his DEATH
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
Britt Won Game.

SPECIAL to Observation-Disclosures.
Britt. Sept. 27.--The Forest City and
Britt high schools played foot ball at
Britt Saturday. resulting in a score OF
AZ to 0 in favor to Britt. Quite a crowd
from Forest City came down to witness
the game, which was the first of the
season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
PASTOR ACCEPTS a CALL.
Rev.. Murphy, of Muscatine, Will Go
to Duluth.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Sept. 27.-Yesterday at a
congregational meeting Of the Grace
Lutheran church it was decided to ac-
cept the resignation of their pastor.
Rev. j. L. Murphy, who has accepted
call from the congregation in Du-
luth, MINI. Rev. Murphy has been
pastor of the Lutheran church in this
city for the past four and one-haif
years, and has made many friends who
are sorry to see him leave. Calls from
Clinton, Iowa, Catharge, ILL.,, and Du-
luth Mimi, have been received by Rev.
Murphy in the past two months, but as
there is much larger field for work at
Duluth, he decided to accept that.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
coLoRED MAN SHOT.
Muscatine Man Tries to Kill a cIuk
Porter.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Sept. 27.-As the result
of a quarrel, Charles Coleman, of this
city, the police say, shot and painfully
wounded Ike" Trusty, colored house,
man, last evening at $3.50 o'clock in the
White Front Clubs rooms on Front
street, and then quick as flash made
his escape down the front stairs, ran
up Front street, and squarely into the
arms of Night Officer Cooper, who cap
tured him. Trusty was not badly hurt
and was able to walk to the police sta
ton later and secure the release of his
assailant, saying that he did not wish
to prosecute him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Wanted - Men to grub about forty
acres OF land and to build fence. For
particulars call on 7. S. Cartwright at
IStoddart Hotel, or address Box Isl,
Hampton. Iowa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Wanted Men and women for civil
service positions: can learn to pass the
examination evenings after work. Ad-
dress Lock Box S43, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Wanted - Statesmen for Blatchfords
calf meal and cattle foods, to the
country flour and feed dealers; perma-
nent; exclusive and good commission;
agency to right party; season COM
mencing. Write, Blatchfords Calf
Meal Factory, Waukegan, III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Wanted-An experienced girl for
general housework. Small family. Good
wages. J. P. woodbury., 4O7 East
Church street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Wanted II you have good room to
rent for saloon, billiards or bowling in
this city or elsewhere write US. We
will make no charge for finding you a
good tenant. Have numerous appl.ca-
tions on file. Address The Brunswick
Bake Collender Company, 208 South
Third avenue. Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
Candidate for Supervisor.

Special to ublican.
Pocahontas, Sept. 27.-Republicans
in the supervisor district nominated
Mr.. j. Wtnegarden as their candidate
for supervisor, James Mikish retiring.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

For Sale-Lot on East State street.
60x1SO; bargain. Address II. 3. Sum
dell, IS North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

Wanted-Ry manufacturing house,
trusty assistant for branch office; SIS
paid weekly; position permanent; no
capital required Previous experience
not essential Address Branch Man
ager, Como Block, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

For Sale - Stewart range, Herricl1
refrigerator, gas range, book case, COOL
ais new. 410 North First st. w. T..
Smith.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
Strawberry and
Vegetable Dealers

The Passenger Department Of the
Illinois Central Railroad Company have
recently isued a publication known ~
the
Best Territory in This Country
and early vegetables. Every dealer In
such products should address postal
card to the undersigned at Dubuque.
Iowa, requesting a copy Of Circular
No. L." J, F. MERRY.
Asst Gen.l pas4s 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27

For sale-Two of the best residence
lots in the city; each 60x1S0 feet, paw
Ing and sidewalk in; N. w. corner Sew
enth and Main street. Inquire of DR..
Hynds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-27
ONE CENT A WORD

Advertisements under the headings
WANTED" For Sale" ITO Rent" TO
Exchange" ITO Trade" Lost" or
Found" inserted in this column, ONE
CENT A WORD for each insertion.
No advertisements inserted for less
than Is cents.