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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15

Fairfield.
Parsons College conferred the honor
airy degree of d. d. on Rev w. J.
Young. now of Balstan, Va, for thirteen
years a Presbyterian pastor In Des
Moines.
Fort Dodge.
Samuel p. Hancock. of this city, sold
his farm of eighty acres in section OF
Elkhorn township for $40 per acre. The
farm is located about four and one half
miles south of the city.
Dubuque.
1t is probable that the annual con-
vention of the Mississippi River I'M
proyement Association, which was 10
he held next week, but which mas peeii
postponed. will be held the last week
in November.
Madrid.
a. A. Sandberg will shortly com
mence the erection of new blacksmith
shop on the site of his old one, Wnlch
was destroyed by fire last fall. me
building will be double story frame
structure, about 60x4o.
Avoca.
Soren Rockholm, a farmer living four
4
eide shortly after noon Saturday by
| hanging. He leaves a wife and f1ve
children. II is understood that this was
his third attempt.
Dubuque.
The new Catholic church at Mason
vile was dedicated Sunday. Archblshop
| keane officiated. The church was
erected at cost of 100000, and is one
| of the most beautiful in that part OF
| Iowa.
| Onawa.
r.. S. Fessenden, county surveyor OF
| Monona county. went to Des Moines
| Tuesday, where he was a witness be
| fore the register of the United States
land Office as to the character ana
| quality of land in this county, the title
| to which is now in dispute The case
| has been reopened by the government
This particular forty OF land entered
! largely into the representative cam
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
Mania For BUYING Property.

Cedar Rapids, June 15.-After caus-
ing several business men in Cedar
Rapids and III Linn and Cedar coun-
ties great de.a! Of anxiety. w. B. Dot
son, man with a mania for buying
property. was arrested in Cedar county
on charge OF obtaining money and
property under false pretenses, and
later turned over to the commissioners
for the insane of that county.
Dotson lives near Wilton Junction.
I'm Cedar Rapids. he bought some
business at the Union Trust & Saw
1ngs bank there. He came to this
county and bought stallion near
Fairfax for $500 and $1,000 worth Of
cattle at Alburnett. In Cedar Rapids.
he bought some fine harness and other
property and then went down into
Cedar county and bought some stony
land, proceeding to make arrangements
to open a stone quarry. He paid for
the property with checks on the Union
Trust & Savings bank at Wilton juno
ton, representing that he was a
wealthy farmer there. The checks
were not honored, and then a special
constable was sworn in to make an In
vestigation. Dotson's arrest followed
He is undoubtedly insane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
VOTE 70 ISSUE BONDS
Belle Plaine Election Called I'm
der New Iowa Municipali-
ties League Law
WOMEN ARE FINE cAMpAIeNERs
Big Vote Secured for Construction of
Waterworks System - First City in
Iowa to Take Advantage Of Law
Which Makes Special Indebtedness
Allowance For Second Class Cities.
Special to Times-Republican.

special to lmeS-RepuDllcan.
Belle Plaine, June 15.-The PROPOSE
ton to issue bonds in the sum of $780,
coo to construct a water works system
carried by vote Of $50 to 141. The
election was called under the law back
ed by the League of Iowa Municipali-
ties, and passed at the last legislature
allowing cities Of the second class to
incur Indebtedness of two and one-half
per cent of the value of the property
for water works and sewer purposes
A majority of two thirds is required q
carry.
The women proved themselves excel
lent campaigners. Thru their club.
they secured vote of 451 for and i;
against. The proposition carried OF
the mems vote of 519 to 1913.
Belle Plaine is probably the larges
city IN the state without a system
of water works. Great enthusiasm ane
rejoicing are being shown over the
prospective improvement.
Belle PLANE is. as far as known. ths
first city in Iowa to take advantage
of the new law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
INTERESTING LEGAL POINT.
Suit Against the Western Union in
Federal Court Raises New Questions.

Suit Against the Western Union in
Federal Court Raises New Questions.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, June 15.-Judge II. L. Reed,
Clerk Van Duzee and the other officials
of the United States court have gone TO
Fort Dodge where a session of court
will be convened this morning. 1t is
expected that the term will be short, as
only few cases are set for trial.
Among the cases that will be tried at
this term of the court will be cele-
brated case that has brought out A
number of legal points that had never
beer previously raised. The case is that
Of Schriver Bros. VS.. the Western Union
and attracted no little attention when
1t was tried at Fort Dodge some time
ago. 1t concerns the liability of tele-
graph company in sending forged mes
sages. and was decided against the
company at the first trial
Schriver Bros. We're cattle dealers liv-
Ing in western Iowa. One day several
years ago man called at their farm
and purchased stock TO the amount of
$2S60, rendering In payment check
drawn on the Bank of Denison. The
cattle men refused to ship the stock
until convinced that the bank would
homer the check. Shortly afterwards
the Schrivers received n telegram pur-
ported to have been sent by the bank,
in which 1t was stated that the check
was good and would be honored by the
bank. Accordingly the cattle We're
shipped and after they were delivered
Schiiver Bros. discovered that the
check was no good. They presented
the check at the bank and payment was
refused. The bank officials disclaimed
all knowledge OF the check and de-
clared that they had never sent the tel
egram.
St,hriver Bros. then brought suit
against the Western Union for $4,000.
the value of the cattle. The plaintiffs
sought to show that the defendants
should have learned the reliability of
the telegram before 1t was sent A
jury in the federal court at Fort Dodge
returned verdict for the full amount
and the company took an appeal to the
United States court of appeals. That
body reversed the decision of the lower
court and sent the case back for retrial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
CROOK WAS SOCIAL LION.
Sioux City Society Folk Made Much Of
Gambler and Shoplifter.

Special to Times Republcan.
Sioux City, June 15-West side So
chety is just getting it's nerves settled
after Juror of excitement over the
discovery that a gambler and his par
amour--a notorious shoplifter, who
was recently under arrest here for rob-
bling the Pelietier Dry Goods company
were unwittingly entertained last
winter as distinguished guests
In other words, Mrs. II. Lang alias
Mrs j. Beck, daughter of a deceased
resort keeper of Hot Springs, Ark,
who was not long ago escorted out of
town by the police, after she pleaded
guilty to larceny in the police court
and paid a fine of $50 was known
here as Mrs. F. n. levitt and as such
was received in the homes of some of
the best people of the west side.
The couple arrived in Sioux City
last fall and in November rented rooms
over a vacant store building at 1922
West Third street furnished the place
handsomely and did good deal or en-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

nately was not badly injured, which is
matter of much surprise. The ma
chine was damaged more or less, but
may be easily repaired and will be or
duty again in a few days.
Oakland.
The school board has completed the
election of teachers for the coming
year. The following is the list: Ed
ward R. Jackson, principal; Carolyn
Tobey, first assistant: Bessie Burnett
second assistant; Fred Moore, gram
mar department.: Nellie Wilson. fifth
and sixth grades; Sarah Vance, fourth
grade; Belle Palmer. second and third
grades; Laura Reynolds, primary.
Shenandoah.
Work on the Carnegie library is now
under way and the foundation is nearly
level with the. top of the ground. A solid
cement foundation is being built and
the cement part will be carried to the
first floor and the finish above that will
be OF Clipped brick. The building stone
for the entire structure is on hand, and
it gives promise of much beauty in the
finished building. The Peo-
pies Gas Company has finally made a
ing extensions of it's mains and putting
in stoves ana lights.
| Centerviilc.
The work of placing the tile shingles
| on the tower Of the court house was
completed today noon. The two mer
| who did this work had a perilous UNI
dertaking. and as they worked at the
| dizzy height they were watched by
many people. They seemed to go ahead
| with their work regardless of the grea,
| heighth at which they We're working
and when they had completed the WORK
| and as it were, burned the bridges be-
| hind them" by closing up the hole thru
which they had gone out on the tower
| they tied rope clear around the tor
of the tower, swung themselves down
and entered the window below with
ease. In all probability it will be many
years before there will again be any
person on top Of the tower.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
DEATH OF MRS. HEYERMAN.
Des Moines Woman Dies at Home of
Her Parents at Ames.

Special 10 Ttmes-Republican.
Ames. June 15.-Mrs. Nellie Heyer-
man, wife Of Augustus Heyerman. of
Des Moines, died at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Sheehey.
in this city last Sunday and the funer-
al was held here yesterday. Mrs. Hey
erman vas Ill but short time. and her
death came as a great shock to both
her friends and family. The immediate
cause of her death was due to heart
disease. Her family physician had adj
vised her to come home to her parents
where she could receive treatment,
and an operation was performed from
which she never fully rallied. She was
la young woman of sterling qualities,
and her friends were numbered by her
acquaintance. Her husband is en-
ployed as timekeeper for Contractor
|Schleuter, his work at present being on
the new court house at Des Motnes.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Mitchell of this city and the
remains inferred in the Ames cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
Many Essherville Weddings
ssnecial TO mes-Republican.


Baskerville, June 15.-Today seems q
favorable date for Baskerville we'd
,lings. At noon. at the home Of the
brides parents, Miss Effie Halverson,
will wed Assistant Cashier Converse,
,f the Iowa Savings Bank. They VIII
leave on the afternoon train for the
Isl. Louis exposition, returning about
The middle of July to make Estherville
their future home.
This evening Mr.. Jay johnson. of the
Arm OF johnson & Co, druggists. and
Miss Anna Caldwell will be married at
The home Of the bride. An elaborate
wedding has been arranged.
Attorney George Patterson left the
city yesterday and will be married IN
Algona today, returning with his
bride in few days. Mr.. Patterson,
one of Estherville's able attorneys. IS
now candidate. for the office of county
attorney.
All these young people are well AMI
favorably known and have the best
wishes of host of friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
BABY BORN WITHOUT EYES.
Specialists Declare Case of Harlem In
FAINT is Without Precedent.

Specialists Declare Case OF Harlem In
FAINT is Without Precedent.
New York, June 14.-The infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Web.
err. of 1045 East One Hundred and Six
ty-fifth street. came into the worle
without any eyes, and physicians ane
eye specialists declare her case !:
without precedent.
In every other respect the infant Is
perfectly nodded. Its chubby cheeks
show health.
DR.. r. NJ. Van Orden. S52 East One
Hundred and Sixty fifth street, who
attended the mother, was astonlshed
The family could not believe that ma
ture had withheld the babes eyes anc
took her to the office of Dr. Graef. OF
Cauldwell and Boston avenue, and eye
specialist.
His examination showed the entire
absence Of anything that would sug-
gest an eye Over the socket in which
nature builds the eyeballs, thin wal
Of flesh was tightly drawn like cur
tain. When this was pulled down il
disclosed a blank wall Nature appar-
entity had never even begun the for
nation of the eyes.
The physician had the child taken to
the office of Dr. Knapp, another spec
ialist who was puzzled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15

paign in Monona and Ida counties last
TAIL The statements made by one of
the nominees were made an issue of the
campaign, and the matter was thor
oughly aired in the respective papers of
the two counties.
Shenandoah.
The funeral Of the late J. w. Alden,
who died Friday morning from an at
Thursday about 5 o'clock, was held
Sunday morning 1t was the second at
tack from which MIR. Alden had suf-
fered. the first occurring about four
years ago.
Pisgah.
The town of Pisgah will elect its
first mayor, clerk and six councilinen on
June "a. AT recent election it was de-
cided to incorporate the town and no
tice has been received from Judge w,
r. Green, approving the election anc
naming June "a as the time to name the
| first town officers.
Oskaloosa.
A meeting has been called for all in
terested in the old Union church. west
of town, to be held at the building OIL
to discuss what is best to do with the
| property. 1t is fast going into decay,
and more can be secured for it now
| than ever again. One or two parties
have signified their Willingness to buy
| the property.
| Newton.
| George w. Parsons had an almost
miraculous escape from serious injury
lately He drove up home in his cleo
| trio automobile and went to enter the
| barn TO this there is Il very steep in
| cline. He was unusually careful, as
| one of the tires was nat. But just as
| he got to the top of the incline for some
| reason, either because the lever gave
| way or possibly because there was too
| sudden change in the amount of pow
er applied. the machine jumped UP ard
turned a fip-hop backward, catching
MIR. Parsons beneath the machine. FLe
t-was considerably bruised, but fort'l-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
E. o. ROBE, A SERGEANT.
Former Mayor of Eldora an OFFICER OF
Republican National Convention.

nepuOliCah NaSo'a' Oo''s
Special to Times Republican.
I1ldora, June 15.--t.x Mayor Ellis ID.
Robb has Just received notice of his
appointment as assistant sergeant-at-
arms of the national republican con-
vention which will convene in chicago
June 81. This honor is a deserving one
worthilv bestowed, for MI Robb is a
republican without guile or shadow of
turning. 1t is also recognition or the
Younger element of the party who fur
nish the enthusiasm necessary for a
successful campaign and frequently
give largely of the sinews or war
money--without which no campaign
can be with any degree of success car
ricd on 1t is an honor to Eldora ana
Hardin county and the many fflends
of Mr.. Robb feel like congratulatlns
him over it
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
HAMPToN's NEW INDUSTRY.
Cement Product Company Name of I
New Firm at That Place.

New Firm at That Place.
Special to Times Republican,.
Hompton. June 15.-Tha Hampton
Cement Product Company is the name
of a lew business firm recently incor-
porated in this state and which is now
engaged in the business of making ce-
ment products in this city. The COM
pany was incorporated for, $4,000 and
the stock is owned by the following we'll
known business men: G. f. Beed, N.
W. Beebe, +. A. Hartman, I. w. Pur-
cell, G. E. Sargent. T. c. Cartwright,
A. r. Runyard and w. e. Hoxie. The
demand for building block has been SO
great here that the company was form
ed for the purpose of making cement
blocks to supply the local demand. AL
ready they are at work and will furnish
the material for several buildings to be
erected in this vicinity this summer.
New machinery turnout is being used
and the work Is being done at the
Cartwright lumber yard near the Great
Western depot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
MONEY CAUSES INSANITY.
Mrs. William ohIerking, Of Hampton
Hid $40 in Her Bed.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, June 14.-Mrs. William
Ohlerking. of this city has worried
over her money until she has been adj
judged insane. About a year ago she
was divorced from her husband and
was granted alimony. Sunday 1t was
discovered that she was insane and that
it was caused over her worrying about
her money. When the house was
searched $3,740 was found hidden in the
bed and it was fear that this would be
lost which caused her insanity. She
has been sent to the hospital ut Dn-
buque and A. w. Bead of this city has
been appointed her guardian.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
TRIES TO KILL PARENTS.

Sad Tragedy ,Averted at Madrid
Daughters Insane Act.
Special to Times Republican.
Madrid, June 15.-What might have
been sad tragedy was only averted by
the proximity of several men yesterday.
According to report, young lady who
has formerly been in the asylum for
the insane, but for sometime past has
been at her home just south of town.
suddenly became violently insane. at
lacking an aged father and mother
under the impression that they had
lived long enough. according to her
statement. The presence of several
men WAS necessary to dissuade her
from her purpose by force. She was
taken before the commissioners for the
insane and will be returned to the asy-
lun at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
Carnival at Spencer.

Special to Tlmes-RepubIlcah.
Spencer, June Interpretations are
about completed for the big five days
carnival which "opens in Spencer to-
day number of bands will be pres
ent every day of the carnival. The
streets Of the town have been extern
sively decorated with banners. flags
and bunting for the occasion, while
thousands of colored incandescent
lights have been placed to display the
city by right There will be ten free
shows every afternoon and evening and
twelve high-class paid attractions have
been arranged for.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
MASS IN NEPHEw's CHURCH
Cardinal SatolIi Pays Mark of Distine
ton to His Relative.

New York, June 14.-Cardinal Sat
olli arrived yesterday from Baltimore
after spending Sunday with Cardina
Gibbons. and said mass in the Italian
church of ST. Anthony, of which his
nephew is pastor.
Later he left for Notre Dame, Ind.
where he will attend the college com
mencement. From there he will go te
Washington to attend the commence
ment exercises at the Catholic Unfver-
sity. He will dine with Secretary ol
War Taft on Saturday, and expects
to call upon President Roosevelt the
following day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15


@. D. Taylor, Clerk Of the City Board
Of Health of jacksonville, Fla, has
occupied that position for the last ten
years. In recent letter to the Peruna
Drug Mfg. Co., he expresses his approval
OF their famous catarrh remedy Peruna
IN the following words:
.The health of the poor OF large city
Is always a question of vital interest not
only to the city officials but TO every
citizen. It has been source of much
satisfaction to ms TO find that so large n
number of working people in moderate
circumstances have accepted Peruna as
their family medicine. 1t has cured a
large number of cases especially Of ca
tarrh Of the head, lungs and stomach
and building up the general health 1t
cannot fail but prove help and blessing
20 any community where 1t is generally
adopted aud used. i have found It an
hanest reliable remedy and am pleased
% endorse tic. D. Taylor, Clerk.
Board Of Health.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from tho use Of Perunn,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving .
full statement OF your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuablesad
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
Tho Hartman Ssnitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
Work on Spencer Library.

Special to Times Republican.
Spencer, June 15.-Work on the new
Carnegie library building will be
pushed from this time on. There has
been long delay on account of not be-
ing able to get material. The contract
for building has been awarded to S
TAYLOR & Son, who commenced the
foundation work last week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15

to the cool damp weather of last
month stooled far beyond general ex-
peetation and now give promise OF
fair crop.
Meadows look we'll, and farmers as
rule are well satisfied with present IN
5iIatin,S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
-
CLARY is LOCATED.
Elodra Man Who Disappeared is Now
In Kansas City.

ETOQTd WdN WIN O'SdFPS"'S - = =
In Kansas City.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, June 15.-Thomas Clarey. the
young man over whose disappearance
relatives in this city had become appre-
hensive. has been heard from. He was
All Kansas City and is all right In every
way. Not hearing from him for two
weeks caused his mother who lives in
El6ora, some anxiety. and the Know
leege that he Isl getting along all 'lghs
- the occasion for rejoicing among the
many friends OF the young man IN TINS
ic,{
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
An Alarm Clock for ESQ

If you want to get up early and feel
good all day take a Little Early Riser
or two at bed time. These famous lit
tie pills relax the nerves. give quiet
rest and refreshing sleep, with gem
tie movement of the bowels about
breakfast time. w. III. Howell, Hous-
ton. Tex, says Early Risers are the
best pill made for constipation, sick
headache, biliousness, etc." Sold by
all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
CROP OUTLOOK IMPROVED.
Scasonable Weather Has Given Coco
Cnlnr "a &hA Corn

Scasonable weather Has 6IVen GOOD
Color to tho Corn.
Special to Times-Repubican.
Rockford, June 15.-The past few
days of seasonable weather have ma
terially improved the crop outlook in
this section. Corn, altho small, is ac-
quiring a good color, many fields hav-
ing received the second cultivation.
Oats, which on account of early
freezing appeared to be less than half
a stand few weeks ago, have, owing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
c. w. soEsBE Webs.
Prominent Young Banker OF Greene
Married at West Branch.

Married at West Branch.
Special to Times Republican.
West Branch, June 15.-At the nome
of the brides parents, Mr.. and MRS.
w. n. Stuart, in this city yesterday
took place the marriage of their daugh-
ter clara, to Clarence w. Soesbe, of
Greene. Soeste is a prominent young
banker of Greene. and is the son of the
late T.. w. Soesbe. of that place. HIS
bride is the daughter of prominent peo-
ple here. The young couple will be at
home after July first at Greene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15

The report of Colonel Ernst, corps
of engineers, concerning the lowering
or removal Of the tunnels under the
Chicago river, was made public al
Washington yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15

tertaining there during their stay of
several months.
Mr.. Jewett was understood to be the
eastern representative Of a big Cali
fornia wine company and Mrs. Jewett
the daughter of one of the leading So
ciety women OF Los Angeles. Both con-
Quoted themselves properly. spent
money freely and dressed in good taste.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15
SICK ONLY ONE DAY.

Sudden Death Of Mrs. Evan Hackney
Near Baxter.
Special to Times Republican.
Baxter, June 15.-Mrs. Evan Hack
ney died at her home six miles north
east of here yesterday. She had been
sick only one day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-06-15

No good health unless the kidneys
are sound. Foley's Kidney Cure makes
the kidneys right. B. A. Morgan.