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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
PANIC IN STREET CAR.
Serious Accident Narrowly Averted In
Burning Car at Cedar Rapids.

Serious Accident Narrowly Averted IN
Burning Car at Cedar Rapids.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, Aug. - Fire in
Bever park street car resulted In
panic yesterday afternoon and 1t is
only providential that a serious accl-
dent was averted. Car No. 81, loadei
mostly with women and children, was
coming In from the park, when in the
vicinity of Tenth street blaze, sup
posed to have come from the motor, set
fire to the floor. Immediately there was
a scramble to get off, and it is reported
that during the entire distance between
Tenth street and Seventh street where
the car was finally stopped, women and
children were jumping off right and
left The only injuries to passengers
reported are those of Mrs. Joseph
Kouba who was badly bruised up and
cut about the neck and lace. She was
taken into nearby residence where
she was unconscious the better part OF
an hour. Another woman whose name
could not be learned is said to have
also been severely hurt. SO far as
known the rest of the passengers es-
capped uninjured.
The fire department was called. and
the blaze extinguished, but not before
the lower portion of the car was con-
siderably damaged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06

shows that August Schmidt secured
4 license TO wed Mrs. Anna Schmidt
in January, 1903, and that no return
was ever made of the marriage. Mrs.
Schmidt states that her former hus-
band led her to believe that it WAS
unnecessary to be remarked and that
she has since allowed him to live with
her. She alleges also that he has new
er contributed to her support or that
OF her children and that he now
threatens to take her children away
from her. She asks that an injunction
be issued preventing his interfer-
ence with the children or with her n
any way. She asks that She be grant
ed $500 alimony per year for the care
of the children and asks that the sum
be payable $50 per month. Judge NJ.
A. Roberts yesterday afternoon issued
the temporary injunction asked.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Fire at Waterloo.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, Aug. 6.-The big stock of
the WEIGH dry goods store in this city
was damaged about $4,000 Thursday
night in serious fire that for time
threatened the entire stock of the es-
adjustment. The fire was discovered
soon enough to be put out by the
chemical apparatus but the smoke had
filled the building. however. Insurance
amounting to $4,000 was carried on
the stock in the following companies:
Orient, $1,000: Germania, $4,000: Man
chester. $1,000: F;remen's, $1,000; Con-
cordia, $4,000; Germania. $4,000; Glenn
Falls. s2.5o1: Commercial Union $4,000;
Franklin. $4,000: Western Underwrit-
ers sl,5o0 New Hampshire. $1,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

soula, Montana, where his wife just
joined him at the home Of their son,
and they will soon return to Iowa
These men were among the sturdy
Industrious class, who sought fame and
fortune in that country only to meet
disappointment. Mr.. Rose struck it
rich in worldly goods. but returns a
physical wreck.
Nicola.
Willie Phillips, son Of Evan Phillips,
a hardware merchant Of this city, met
with an accident Tuesday evening. His
horse became frightened and SHE'D
throwing the boy to the ground with
such force as to break both bones of
the left forearm about two inches be-
low the elbow. Both bones were brok-
en- off and We're badly shattered. The
attending surgeon regards it as a SER
ious injury.
Audubon.
Dry, cool weather, during the past
week, has been good for gathering the
oat crop and completion of haying but
has not improved the corn to any APP
preciable extent, and fears are enter
tanned for the maturing before early
frosts, the majority Of fields being
about two weeks behind the season.
The apple crop will be light. Late po-
tatoes are doing we'll and no fears are
entertained for the outcome If we can
have hot August.
Early.
Wednesday evening about 5 o'clock
the 1-year- old son of NJ. j. Anglum.
| i,,ir of
choked on kernel of corn, 1t becom-
ing lodged in the larynx. Doctors We're
telephoned for at once who found 1t
impossible to remove the foreign body
without opening the windpipe, which
was done, giving the child immediate
relief, the kernel of corn being blown
out n short time afterWard. In less
than twelve hours pneumonia super
vened but the little one is improving
rapidly.
kensett.
The past season John Weieneth has
worked part of Henry Fishers farm
and has put up quite lot of hay, hav-
ing two large stacks standing. close
together at one place. Last Friday
night during the heavy storm one of
these stacks was struck by lightning
and Mr. Weieneth thought his hay was
gone for sure. His sons and a few of
the neighbors took forks and went to
the stacks to see If they could not do
something to save part of the hay,
when they arrived they found that IL
they had some pals they could easily
save one stack, there being slough
nearby from which they could get
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Eeanan.

Eeaman.
Grant Kinsinger, from north Of town,
brought in the largest load of oats to
the elevator Monday that was ever
hauled here. He had 146 bushel and
his check amounted to s39.42.
Ute.
A. j. Patrick, who has been post
master her for about twelve years has
resigned and expects to take UP his
abode on homestead near the Rose
bud land in Dakota.
Humboldt.
Work begins this week on the new
standppe. the contract for which was
awarded to the Chicago Iron and
Bridge Company. by the town council.
The new reservoir will be about twice
as large as old one. fifty feet high, and
To cost about $4,000.
Reinbeck.
A great many of the farmers are
threshing their barley out of the shock
and it is averaging about thirty-eight
bushels to the acre. James Mulch had
a field that went forty-two bushels to
the acre. The berry is well filed but
the color is not the best.
Deep River.
Orrin Jordan brought to town, on
Wednesday morning three stalks of
corn from his field of forty acres
that measured fourteen feet high.
The ears are seven feet from the
ground. He expects to gather seven
ty-dye bushels per acre from the field.
Forest City.
j. j. Taylor the well known farmer
residing west of the city is OF the
opinion that with favorable weather
for the next six weeks the corn crop
will be very good and great way
ahead of the past two seasons. Ac-
cording to Mr. Taylor the corn is grow
ing finely and gives promise of good
yield.
kanawha.
John Sheplee's house in Wright coun-
ty. was struck by lightning Monday
but with not much damage. Some OF
the occupants were temporarily stun
ned George Baxter, living south
of the Olaf church, was kicked in the
face by a horse Monday. 1t Knocked
out several teeth and it was also found
necessary to take several stitches IN
the cheek.
lndianola.
Starl higgins went from 1ndianola
to Klondike several years ago in COM
pany with c. w. Rose of Charlton. to
search for gold. Shortly after his ar
rival Mr.. higgins died of fever there,
and now Mr.. Rose is on his return
cripple for life. He is now at Mis-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
LOST GIRLS LOCATED
The Two Amos Girls Who Disappeared
Last Thursday Discovered in Nearby
House and Induced to Return to
Their Homes.

Special to Times Republican
Ames. Aug. 8. - The Epperson and
Cameron girls who have been missing
from this city since Thursday of last
week, have been located and returned
to their homes. They were discovered
by Paul Peterson living In a neighboring
house, about three miles north Of
Ames. Peterson noticed that there
We're some things out OF the ordinary
going on at the house and made a
search and found them. He immediate
ely informed their parents and they
were induced to return to their homes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Funeral Of Matte Bowman.

Special to Tlmes-Republlcan.
Spencer Aug. 6.-The funeral OF
Miss Matte Bowman. was held yester-
day at the home at 8 o'clock in the
afternoon. the services being conducted
by her pastor, Rev E. e. Day, and bur-
ial was at Riverside cemetery.
Her death occurred Wednesday night
after long months of pain and suffer-
ing A few weeks ago she was near
deaths door. when an operation was
resorted to- the surgeons amputating
one Of her limbs. This brought tenn
porary relief and it was thought she
would entirely recover.
Most of her useful and beautiful life
was spent n Spencer, where she came
when quite young, and where, on ac-
count of her active, useful and unselfish
life, she won the love OF all who knew
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
ADA COLLINS FOUND
Young Lady Whose Disappearance
Cause So Much Anxiety at Spencer
Returns Home-tiad Been In Boone.

Special to Times Republican.
Spencer Aug. 6.-Miss Ada Coll
ms, young girl who left her home
near Greenyille over a week ago, has
returned Her absence caused her par
ents much anxiety, and her disappear
ance was investigated by Deputy Sher-
lff Marker. The latter finally located
the girl at Boone, and went to tina,
place to bring her home. However,
when he reached that place she hac
left and returned home. The deputy
had suspected Guy Petty OF being cons
nected with the girls conduct, but
Petty denied all knowledge OF her
Whereabouts or having anything to do
with her leaving. Yesterday Petty was
arrested for false statements and mis-
leading an officer. He was taken be-
fore Justice Patterson. where he plead
ed guilty and was fined SIS and costs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06

water. but it being a long ways back
would be lost If they went back after
pals, they were at loss what to do,
until one of the boys who happened to
have on rubber boots, thought of way
out of their predicament. He immed-
lately pulled them eff and others hav-
ing on boots followed suit and water
carried In their boots sufficient to save
the one stack. Mr.. Nyeleneth is loud In
his praises of the boys and neighbors
for their timely assistance and fully
appreciates the worl; done.
Slater.
Thieves entered Olson's shoe shop
some time last week and carried away
nearly sixty pairs Of his best shoes.
Just what night the robbery was COM
mitted Mr. Olson is unable to state
as he was out of town the greater part
Of the week. The theft was not discov-
erred till Saturday morning when Mr..
Olson found the shelves of his shop
full of empty boxes. The night visi-
tors seemed to have a knack for fine
shoes as only the better grades were
taken. Entrance was made thru the
irg instrument is easily discerned.
Webster City.
Sergeant p. j. Kearney, the regular
army sergeant in charge of the local
recruiting station received word few
days ago that his brother. w. j. Kear-
ney. of Des Moines. was lucky enough
to draw number 3l3 in the Rosebud
lottery and has already been offered
s2b per acre IL he will relinquish his
right to file to other parties. He also
states that there is standing offer in
Des Moines of $50 per acre for all
numbers under 500 which would lead
one to think that the claims are more
valuable than was generally supposed.
Sergeant kearney registered but drew
a blank.
Denison.
The appearance of the Canada thistle
is again causing some OF the farmers in
the west portion Of this country some
trouble and every effort is being made
to exterminate the pest While as yet
1t has made it's appearance only in
some places, farmers are fearful lest
the pest will spread to other parts If
some action is not taken at once for its
determination. The old method of cut
ting just before 1t goes to seed seems
to be rather good one. and while 1t
does not kill the plant entirely II has
tendency to check its spreading. Other
remedies have also been tried to good
advantage and every effort will be
made by the farmers to exterminate
this pest IL possible
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06

by which they could make themselves
known to one another.
The band devoted its attention to
the consgnments containing silks es-
pecially and to other expensive goods
and articles The plumber was used
by members and their families and
was disposed of in the red light dis
tricts of the division points and wher-
ever else it was felt safe.
Hinkle has failed thus far to secure
the bond of $l.5eo under which he was
placed and he is still in custody of
Deputy Sheriff j. y. Stephens. The
men who are To so on the bond are ex-
pected to arrive III the city today on
he Rock Island.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Quality of Dat. Good.

Storm Lake. Aug. 6.-Local grain
dealers say that oats are testing as
high as thirty-seven pounds. while last
year the highest test was twenty-six
pounds, and running down as low as
seventeen. The oats are not only
Weighing heavy. but are OF excellent
quality. Several fields have been
threshed in this county (Buena Vista)
which have gone nifty bushel to the
acre. Barley is also weighing out well
and the crop is large. Farmers are also
well satisfied with the prospects for a
hummer corn crop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06

CLAY COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
Convention Held and County Ticket
Placed in the Field.

Convention Held and County Ticket
Placed in the Field.
Special to Times Republican.
Spencer, Aug. 6--At the county
democratic convention. which has just
been held In this city. the following
nominations for county officers We're
made:
Clerk of courts-Harry Dunn.
Auditor-Frank l.. Broadgate. of
Peterson.
Recorder-Eric IIorner. Spencer.
Attorney. r. ClaXton.
Coroner-William O'Donnell.
Editor Carl Bronson was elected
chairman. and Eric NJ. Horner. sec
rotary of the county central committee
The gentlemen who have been hon-
ored with the nomination. for a county
Office, are all good men. and would
make good officials. but their chance of
election is slim in deed. They are GER
tanly loyal democrats to thus stand
up and be bomba,ded by republican
ballots.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Taken With Cramps.

VIM. Kirmse, member Of the bridge
gang working near Littleport was
taken suddenly Ill Thursday night with
cramps and kind Of cholera. His case
was SO severe that ne had to have the
members of the crew wait upon him.
and Mr.. Clifford WAS called and con-
suited. He told them he had metli
cine in the form Of Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
that he thought would help him out and
accordingly several doses We're admins
istered with the result that the fellow
was able to be around next day. The
incident speaks quite highly Of Mr..
Giffords medicines. Elkader, Iowa.
Argus
This remedy never fails. Keep 1t in
your home. it may save life. For sale
by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
DupED BY HUSBAND.
Buys License and Cow noes Divorced
Wife Ceremony is Unnecessary.

Ottumwa, Aug, 6.-Charging that a
former husband from whom she was
divorced secured marriage license
and convinced her that l second mar
riage was unnecessary in order for
them to live together, as man and wife,
Mrs Anna Schmidt, of 6'hillicothe, has
asked for a modification of the decree
of divorce between herself and husband,
signed April 81. 1899, In her petition
Mrs Schmidt alleges that in her de-
cree of divorce she was granted certain
property and the custody of her three
children, and small amount of ALI
mony which was to be- paid for one
year.
The marriage register kept by Clerk
OF the District Court Fl. w. Michael
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
A Summer Cold.

A summer cold is not only annoying
but If not relieved pneumonia will be
the probable result by fall. One Min
ute Cough Cure clears the phlegm,
draws out the Inflammation. heals,
soothes and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. One minte Cough
Cure is an ideal remedy for the chill
dren. 1t IL pleasant to the taste and
perfectly harmless. A certain cure for
Group. cough and cold. Sold by all
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Mrs. Peter Peterson, Of Hamp-
ton, Meets With a Terri
BILE Death
cHARRED REMAINS ARE FOUND
Lost Her Life Presumably While Try
ing to Rescue Something of Value
From the Flames Which Were De-
stroyins Her Resid.noe-Rest of
Family Escaped.
Special to Times Republican

SPellat " liHlSS~ISepu'blSdiA
Hampton, Aug. 6.-M,s Peter Peter
son was cremated last night in a fire
which destroyed the Peterson resi-
dence. AT about ? O'Clock a fire was
discovered and an alarm turned in. All
the members of the family had plenty
of time to escape and il is believed by
the rest OF the family that Mrs. Pet
erson had been outside he house once
but had returned to rescue somthing
from the fire. Mrs. Peterson was about
90 years of age.
The residence was completely des-
troyed. Loss about $1,000.
Mr.. Peterson. owner of the house, is
a shoemaker of Hampton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
HAIR CURLING h,IsHAP.
Agnes Barton Nearly E'inds Herself
With curlinn iron,

Agnes Barton Nearly blinds Herself
With Curling Iron.
Special to Times Republican.
Davenport, Aug. 6.-While curling
her hair with hot curling iron Thurs
day night Miss Agnes Barton had the
to let the iron slip into her
eye. AT first it seemed as If she must
suffer IA dreadful designation. The
pain of the scared flesh was unbearabie
and Miss l3artons eycsight for awhile
was affected Medical assistance was
summoned at once and the wound care
fully dressed. 1t has he lled up so fast
that 1t is now thought that Miss Bar
ton will suffer from no permanent in
jury. Miss Bartons hcme Is in Cal
lender but she has been residing in the
city for the past six weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Henkle's Arrest Reveals Enor-
nous Extent of Robberies
on the Rock Island
THEFrs AMOUNT TO $4,000
Eand of RosAcrs To Which He Be-
lonaed t;as operated Over Large
Territory for Past Four Years and
Has Been One of The Worst Country
Ever Produced.
special to Times Republican

Special to Times Republican,
Ottumwa, Aug. 6.---As the invest'ga-
ton into the case of Bella Hinlle, the
Rock Island yardmaster who was ar
rested for having stolen silks in his
possession proceeds the apparent ex-
tent of the operations of the gang of
which he is supposed to be member
increases. 1t is believed that Hinkle is
t; member of gang of Rock Island
trainmen which has for years sys-
tematically robbed the cars of that
ranged before the United States Com
missioner Hunter at this place and
thru his attorney waived a hearing on
the charge of being a fugitive from
justice and was bound over to await
the action of the federal grand jury of
the southern district of the Indian ter
ritory upon Il grand larceny charge.
Hinkle's bond was placed mt $1,000,
and he will be held in the Wapello
county Jail in case he does not secure
the bond until such time that United
States Deputy Marshall Howard He'd
rick sees tit to take him to Chickasaw.
l. r., and turn him over to United
States Deputy Marshal Chris. Madison
of that city.
Hinkle has been yardmaster for the
Rock Island at Eldon for the past six
teen months. Previous to that time
he was for years conductor on divis-
ions of that system running thru the
Indian Territory and Oklahoma. Hin
kle, it is declared. has for years been
member of the organization of the
trainmen which has covered the entire
system in It's systematic robbery OF cars
and 1t is stated that wehn he came to
Eldon sixteen months ago he brought
with him the bulk of the stolen goods
found at his home during the past few
days.
Over Entire System.
The members of the band of which
Hinkle is said to have been Il member
are said to be scattered over the entire
system from Chicago to the Pacific
coast. About seventeen or eighteen of
the members have already been located
and arrested and the amount of stolen
goods recovered during the past ten
months Is about $4,000. How many
are concerned in the band it is impos-
sible to estimate but new discoveries
are being made every day. 1t is known
positively that the work of the band
has been carried on with considerable
system for the past four years and 1t
is believed that the total amount of
goods stolen will amount to $4,000 or
more.
The organization had regular head
who it is believed is known by the
special agents, who in general way
guided and directed the action of the
members along the entire road. The
members We're largely conductors and
trainmen and I'm some cases freight
handlers at the various stations. 1t is
stated that the band had a series of
marks and signs by which the mem
bers to a certain extent could commun-
icate and system of grips and signals
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
MORE TROUBLE FOR REYNOLDS.
Another Woman Now Accuses Him Of
Biaamy and He is Arrested.

Special to Tines Republican.
Oskaloosa Aug. 6.-H. T. Reynolds,
who married Clara Mitchell in this
city during, the carnival and who was
recently arrested for leaving his wife
and board bill at Iowa City. has gotten
into more trouble Thru, the kindness
of his new wife he WAS released and
the couple came to Oskaloosa this
week. Today on complaint of a woman
named Raelali at Harlan. Reynolds was
arrested ON a charge OF bigamy. He
was arraigned before Esquire Pritchett
and will have his trial later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
THREW STONES AT TRAIN.
Milwaukee Passenger Train Attacked
Near Davenport by C-owd OF Boys.

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport. Aug Ga crowd of boys
made an attack on a Milwaukee pas
senger train Thursday evening near the
Davenport water works plant in east
Davenport and threw stones at the
train for several minutes. One of the
rocks thrown crashed thru window IN
one of the cars. and struck baby, IN
fiicting a severe bruise. The police
were acquainted with the facts at once
and yesterday morning two boys were
arrested but both firmly denied throw
ing the stones. They were not held,
but a searching investigation is being
made and the culprits when found will
be dealt with severely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Strawberry and
Vegetable Dealers

The Passenger Department OF the
Illinois Central Railroad Company have
recently isued a publication known as
Circular No. IL. in which is described
the
Best Territory in This Country
for the growing of early Strawberries
and early vegetables. Every dealer in
such products should address postal
card to the undersigned at Dubuque,
Iowa, requesting a copy of Circular
No. H., J. +. MERRY,
Asst. Gen'l Pass'r Agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
FELL DOWN CELLAR WAY.

Aged Resident of Spencer Faints and
Meets With Bad Accident.
Special to Times -Repui>ncan.
Spencer, Aug. 6-Mrs Carl Witt, an
aged lady Of over 60, fell down the
cellar stairs of her home on Bender
avenue, breaking her right arm. Mrs.
witt tainted when standing close to
the door leading 10 the cellar, and
when she fell her weight caused the
door to open, precipitaAng her down
the stairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
Excursion Raves te' Yellowstone Ma.
tional Park.

Via the Northwestern line. daily, with
favorable return limits. Variable routes.
Most wonderful scenery in the world.
Apply to agents Chicago & Northwest
ern Ry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-06
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