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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
HUSBANDS BODY ON DOORSTEP.
leaders Of ottumwa Volunteers OF
America Suicides.

p.O40efo OF OSeumWd volunteers OF
America Suicides.
Ottumwa, Ia March. 4.-Because his
wife, from whom he had been separated
,Rkveral weeks, brought suit for q di-
!, vorce, Charles L. Tremaine, leader of
the Volunteers OF America in this city
committed suicide last night by taking
carbolic acid.
Mrs. Emma Tremaine brought suit
yesterday in the district court for a di-
vorce from her husband, alleging that
/, he attempted to kill her and her little
I daughter on one occasion by setting
fire to the house and on another oc-
casion by trying to chloroform them.
Mrs Tremaine ate supper at her lit
Tie home, No. 421 East Mclean street,
last night and then she and her daugh-
ter went to her sisters to spend the
might.
At seven O'clock this morning when
Z she returned she found her husband ly-
ing dead across the doorstep. A note
, In his pocket addressed to his wife,
read as follows:
March 2, 1p05 - Emma, you have
drove me to hell You will remember
this as long as you live. I hope that
you won't get no rest night or day as
you have drove me to what 1 have
done.
Your loving husband,
c. L. TREMAINE,.
Driven almost frantic at her discov-
cry, Mrs. Tremaine ran screaming to
the home Of neighbor. Coroner Mills
was Immediately summoned and the
body of the man was removed to
local lnorgue.
Tremaine and his wife, who first met
at an outdoor meeting of the Volun-
teers OF America, We're married Sep
TENDER 80, 1903, at public wedding
in the court house here. In wooing
his wife Tremaine claimed to be man
of means, temporarily embarrassed.
He claimed to be a Cuban war soldier
and to be drawing a large pension.
He was apparently of Very devout
and religious nature. Out of pity for
him Mrs. Tremaine, who was formerly
Mrs. Emma Smith claims she married
him.
Soon after their marriage MrsI Ire
maine learned that her husband had
no means and was nothing that he
claimed to be before they were mar
ried.
Trouble arose between the couple
and they separated several weeks ago.
~ the time Mrs. Tremaine had her
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
HIS HAND SEVERED.
Buzz Saw cuts OF Hand Of w. e
Balm Of Independence.

Special to Times Republican.
independence. March A deplor-
able accident occurred here yesterday
as a. result OF which William Il. Balm,
manager OF the Iowa Manufacturing
Company, lost u hand which was sew
cred clearly at the wrist. Mr.. Balm
was operating q buzz saw. when the
accident occurred. Other workmen
came to his assistance, and the blood
was staunched until physician could
be called to dress the wounds. The
work of the saw was done so perfectly
that no amputation was necessary. Mr..
Balm was formerly manager OF the
Gedney hotel, and is man about so
years of age Ellis friends will regret to
hear Of his mosfortune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
Mrs. Harris Near to Death.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, March 4.--The friends Of
Mrs. Catherine Harris will be panied
to learn that she Is gradually sinking
and that her death is hourly expected.
Mrs. Harris family, consisting of l.. w.
Harris and Mrs. Willis Mitterer, Is at
her bedside and all that is possible is
being done to relieve her suffering.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
Postmastership Contest Settled.

Special to Times Republican.
Primghar, March A most spirit
ed contest over the postmastership has
been settled by the recent appointment
by Washington officials of Jacob w.
Wolf, who will occupy the office for the
next four years. This is the most de-
sirable of the government plums in
this county,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
Santa Fe Strikers Face CHARGES.

Keokuk. March 3.--Dhe Santa Fe
Railway last night secured an order
from Judge Mcpherson of the federal
court citing number of strikers at
Fort Madison to appear before him
April II on charges o. contempt in the
of an injunction prohibiting
them from interfering with nonunion
shopmen. r. G. Meyer, vice president
Of the International Association Of
Machinists, is one Of the defendants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
CAUGHT in sHAFTlNa.
EmpIoye Of Glucose at Davenport,
Meets With Bad Accident.

Special to Times-Republican.
Davenport, March Awhile on a
ladder in the starch department of the
Glucose plant ut $3.50 o'clock yesterday
morning, endeavoring to shut off the
steam so that he could repair a. bro-
ken pump, Carson III. Jacobs was
caught by swiftly revolving shaft,
the clothing torn from his body, his
entire right side lacerated and his
shoulder blade fractured. He was ex-
tricated with difficulty by fellow
workmen, who were forced to cut the
clothing from his body in order to do
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
Knights to Hold Convention,

Special to Times Republican.
|, Davenport, Ia, March A knights
of Pythias district convention will be
held In this city March IL. to which
delegates from Muscatine, Johnson,
Iowa, Poweshtek and Scott counties
will attend. 1t is expected that be-
tween 500 and 600 people will be pre-
sent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04

husband, who was then In Haynes,
arrested on the charge OF committing
a public offense. she claiming he had
tried to kill her. Tremane was brought
back to Ott,unwa.g but the case against
him was dismissed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04

ANNUAL DEBATE is A DRAW.

Iowa and Minnesota Universities Dis.
cuss Federal Freight Rates.
Iowa CITY. Ia, March. 4.--The annual
debate between the University of Iowa
and the University of Minnesota re-
suited In draw. only two Judges being
present. The question concerned the
fixing of freight rates by federal au
thority Minnesota was represented
by Raymond =. Chase. Jesse G. Steen.
son and Bernard Robinson, and Iowa.
by r, G. Swaine. Ray Files and A. c..
Gordon,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
osceoIa County Normal Institute.

Special to Times Republican
Sibley, March At has been de-
cided to hold the teachers normal In
stitute this year in osceola county,
from April to s, inclusive. This is
quite deviation from the usual order
of conducting the institute here, which
in previous years has been held two
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
NEGLECTED WIFE STARVING.
Waterloo Woman Whose Husband is
Suing For Divorce Sent to Poor

waterloo woman whose HUSBAND Is
Suing For Divorce Sent to Poor
house.
Special to Times-Republican.
Waterloo, March A case Of sad
neglect and pity was brought to light
Today when a Waterloo woman, wife Of
q man, why at the present time is SUI
ing for divorce from her, was brought
from Dubuque and taken to the poor
farm. The woman, who q couple Of
weeks ago left for Dubuque, where she
had a job, has been left destitute be-
cause her services were no longer
needed there, and forced to go to her
friends, at first, and is now compelled
to accept aid from the county.
"A few months ago her husband. a
well known local character, filed petit
ton for divorce because his wife
slammed the door in his face
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
Rankin at Mapleton.

Special to Times- Republican,.
Napoleon, March A. C.. Rankin,
the great temperance worker, begins a
weeks work in Mapleton Sunday after
noon. 1t is understood that,Mr. Rankin
comes under the auspices Of the state
organization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04

The jury in the Sanderson murder
case at Bluffton, Ind, returned a YER
dict of guilty against the defendant,
William Cook His punishment is fix
ed at Imprisonment for life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
FOUND DEAD IN HER BED.
Overdose Of Laudanum Probably Caus,
of Musoatine Woman's Death.

Special to Illness Republican,.
Muscatine. March a.--Yesterday af.'
ternoon at o'clock Mrs. Fannie Wal"
dron was found deAd in her bed at the
county farm. by one of the attendants.
It is rumored that her death was due
to an overdose OF laudanum. to the use
Of which drug Mrs. Waldron was ad-
dicted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-04
Raw or lnfIamed Lunna.

Yield quickly to the wonderful cur
alive and healing qualities Of Foley's
Hpney and Tar. 1t prevents pneumor.-
la and consumption from hard cold
settled on the lungs. b. A. Morgan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
This booth was of beautl-

Buchanan. This booth was of beauti-
full design.
The doll booth catered about small
Christmas tree, Misses Daisy Skillin
and Lottie Johnson attending to sales
of numerous ready buyers.
The table load of fancy articles was
in charge of Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. j. D.
Nutting. Jr., and Miss Julia Bradstreet.
One of the features of the bazaar
was the Lemon Lady" and the little
folks will say that the realistic "oiu
lady was anything but sour anu
dispensed generously of her hoard OF
sweet things. Miss Julia Wells anu
Miss Florence Harding were the very
successful promoters and manipulators
Of this enterprise and as money
maker it was unequaled.
The soap and perfumery booth was
in charge of Miss Preble. The gener-
one snnnlv of standard articles here
disnlaved was donated by the Messrs
Gilman of Boston.
The Laundry booth was unique dis
play of various domestic articles which
met with ready sale. The ladies here
! in charge were Mrs. Payson. Miss
Sophic Gilman, Mrs George p. Baker.
Mrs Eugene Gilman and Mrs. F. A.
Tenney.
The apron table was literally patron
lied and was in charge of Mrs. Daven-
mort. Mrs. Marston and Mrs. Wingate.
The ice cream vendors were Miss
Wingate, Miss Bolton and Miss Ethel
Roberts and their large stock was only
too early disposed of.
At the candy booth were Mrs. Emer-
son, Mrs. Griffith Roberts and Mrs.
Samuel Cottle. A beautiful display of
candies and noteworthy decorations
were responsible for the large sales
here reported.
The floral exhibit in the center of the
hall was in charge of Mrs. Frank
Hartshorn of Augusta.
The evening program included piano
solos by Miss Helen Brown, quartet
selection, Chas. Alexander, first tenor;
Griffith Roberts, second tenor; Mr..
Runnels. first base and A. W. Pickard.
second base; reading. Harold Wood;
reading, Harold Smith: vocal solos by
Miss Montfort of Brunswick and
wand drill by five young ladies. F..
3. Wood directed the carrying out of
this delightful program.
The many friends of the league will
he pleased to learn that the receipts
will be over 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
The Last Meeting Of the Year Held
With Success.

The last meeting of the Twentieth
Century Club for this year was held.
yesterday afternoon. at the Universal
ist vestry. The event was observed
as Presidents day. and an elaborate
program was carried out most sue
cessfully. There was a large atten-
dance, including the presidents of
women's clubs from many nearby
places.
A short business meeting was held.
and routine matters considered. which
a number of highly interesting papers,
interspersed by music, We're read.
Mrs. William Walsh. president Of
the Current Events Club. Augusta
read a paper of much interest on
"Pompeii." and this was followed
with vocal solo by Miss Hazel An
derSon.
Mrs. Parker, president of the East
Winthrop Literary Club, gave conf
prehensive history of the work that
has been accomplished by this CLUB
during the last IA years. Mrs Fred
Moore of Randolph, then contributed
a vocal solo.
Mrs. F. Z. Kilbreth, president OF the
Thursday Club, East Winthrop read
an able paper on Alaska, and an IN
strumental duet by Mrs. Eleanor KIM
ball and Miss Daisy Hartman follow
ed.
Miss Clara Burleigh, president Oh
the Renaissance Club, Gardiner, pleas
ed the audience with resume OF tne
work of this club.
Supper was then served, and num-
ber of gentlemen were present to en-
joy the dainty edibles which the ladles
set forth.
When the appetites of all had been
satisfied, the last paper OF the pr,
gram, rs Superstition Dying Out
was read by Mrs. VIM. Morrell Ihis
paper was a magnificent treatise ol
the subject, dealing with the origl.i
development and influence of pracl'
calIy every imaginable superstition
A vocal solo by Mrs. Moore closed
the program.
Much to, the regret of the club, MISS
Emma o. French. president OF tli.
Current Events Club. Hallowell' a'ir
Mrs. Laura E. Richards, president VI
the Philanthropic Union. were unaois
to be present. Miss French sunereu
from ill health. and Mrs. Rlcnarus
found it necessary to accompany ne.
mother, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe u
Boston.
Mrs. Oluf Tandberg. who for three
years has served most efficiently DO
president Of the Twentieth Centu.'
Club, announced that under no cn
cumstances would she consent u
reelection.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
HALLOWELL.
LEAGUE BAZAAR.
Old South Ladies Score Event Of Sea
son, Friday Evening.

The holiday bazaar at City hail. Fri
day afternoon and evening, under the
auspices Of Old South League was de-
cisively an event of the season in Il
social way. The attendance was all
that could be desired both afternoon
and evening and it is much to say
that the measure of success was equal
and some way beyond expectations
The managers and they included not
few. but all of the members of the
league. had devoted days and days to
the perfection of ideas and arrange
ments and the results were plainly
evident at all of the various booths
and In the matter of entertainment.
The city hall was none too large. in
fact the evening crowd was immense
all seats being taken and standing
room at a premium.
Beginning at the right of the en-
trance was the cocoa table presided
over by Mrs. Powers and Mrs. Thomp-
son. At the quick lunch" a tasty
booth with matched straw roof and
long tables were various hearty re-
freshments including pies. cake, etc.
this being in charge of Mrs. Stearns,
Mrs. Stafford. Miss Beeman and Miss
Masters. The coffee tenders were
Mrs. Tenney. Mrs. Clearwater and
Miss Stinson.
The cooked food table was a sight
Tor the hungry and worthy of the
good patronage bestowed. In charge
We're Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Pickard,
Mrs Sinclair. Mrs. Wood and Mrs.
Eveleth
The Japanese tea booth was amply
suggestive of the far Eastern article
and and brand of rare vintage were
poured by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
SKOWHEGAN.

Skowhegan Grange, No. 20S. has cleo
ted these officers for the ensuing year:
Fred r. Hill. master; George w. Nash,
overseer: Mrs. Ella H. Crowell, lectur-
er; Walter Adams, steward; Linwood
Nutting. assistant stewards; Mrs. Tilda
Buker. chaplain; S. H. Bradbury. treas
urer: Mrs. Clara B. Leavitt. secretary;
Carroll Frost, gatekeeper; Miss Emma
Bragg, ceres. Mrs. Ella N. Nash. po-
mora: Mrs. Walter Adams. flora; Miss
Edith Crocker. lady assistant steward ;
A. F. Sandford, chorister; Mrs. Emma
II. Dunton. pianist; D. G. Spofford.
janitor: X. A. Withee, member of the
board of trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
GARDINER.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
An ExpIosion-The Kappa Delta
Other Items.

While performing an experiment with
the eudiometer. yesterday afternoon, L.
w Robbins. assistant principal. sustained
a severe cash across the wrist by flying
fragments of glass. The instrument is
made of glass, and the experiment con-
sists OF obtaining water by igniting hy-
drogen and oxygen gasses with an cleo
trio spark. After the experiment had
been performed, one of the students light
ed a match and some gasses remaining IN
the eudiometer exploded, sending splinters
Of glass in all directions. Mr.. Robinson
stated, yesterday noon, that successful
experiments had been performed by the
present physics class for the first time
in the history of the school. Frank Cobb
was showered with glass but received nc
serious injury.
The Kappa Delta Society has arranged
q line of work for the winter and many
interesting debates are anticipated. The
following program has been prepared for
Friday evening, Dec. 10:
Cornet solo. Fred Peasle
Reading of the Records.
Business.
Dshate-"Essolved: Debate That .d1ned as far as the The
Change of the Football Rules Is Need
ed" Affirmative: Harold Ballard,
Ralph Cannon. Negative: Fred Ham
In, Albert Barker.
Reading of the Kappa Delta News.
Piano solo. Eoy Jones
Question Box.
adjournment.
1.-The last examinations of the fall team
have been taken and the students have
been seated according to rank Those
occupying back seats are as follows:
Standardization Swift, Myra Black.
Junior-Henrietta Fuller, Freeman Cla-
son. Amy Minister, Doris Tobey.
Sophomore-Gwendolen Potter. Mildred
Clarke, Eethel Williams, Earl Bachelor
Merle Pelkey.
Freshmen-Elwood Church. Edith Ma
comber, Roy Peaslee, Fred Dolloff Fred
Thorne Jr., Ruth Bachelor.
The biology class will soon be equipped
with individual equariums.
Because of delay in filling an order
there have been no report cards to send
ceived at last and the entire ranking for
the term will be submitted. next week, to
the parents of the students.
The sophomore English history class is
studying the Elizabethian period.
o. B. Clason recently passed an entire
afternoon at the school and expressed
much satisfaction because of the efficien-
cy Of the methods pursued by the teach
ing staff.
School will close. Friday. Dec. Is, for the
Christmas vacation of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
Pine Cone Lodge Officers.

Pine Cone Lodge. A. NJ. r. s., at its
meeting, Wednesday evening. elected the
following officers:
Pres, Mrs. Oscar McCausIan: vice Pres
Mrs. ]. d. Hayes: past Pres. Miss Sadit
Dunton; Chap, Mrs. A. B. Merrill Org.
Bert Dorr; Sec, Miss BERTHE Moody; Col.
Mrs. VI. Louise Duffy; Mar, Frederick
Dunton; Sen, Archie Arnold; Ply, DIR
Simonds Del. to S. T.. Mrs. Oscar Nc.
Causianc and Mrs. NJ Louise Duffy
Ats, Mrs. J. D. Hayes and Miss Sadie
Dunton; Trus., Miss Alice Lowell Miss
Anna Malone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
Church Notices.

Iniversalist church, Mrs TandperE %
occupy the pulpit at the morning c,,,r;st Sc,
Her subject will be 1.-The Oriental u" ,,s,,ai
The other services of the day at "'''''
time.
First Baptist church. Rev. L: h. Ulasar ssr.
pastor: Public worship at 1O.S VIII fter.
mon by the pastor; subject: "The at'1ia -.
thought of SIM Sunday school .ciai at
Junior C. e. at 8. At Z o'clock a spetMh ,he
missionary service will be held unoer. .r,;s 4s
auspices of the Missionary Circle AN, m
will consist OF SPECIAL parts. includlns
singing and recitations by the children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Long 50 in. Overcoats. made plain,
loose back. full skirt. They come in
black and brown Kersey, Millions and
mixtures. Sold everywhere from SIS
to $50. WIFI be offered from $3.50 to
$3.50. Don't miss the opportunity of
examining these swell overcoats.
25 dozen medium weight Shaker Hose
Sc. per pair. pair to a customer.
% dozen Wool Cashmere Hose, Sc. per
pair, 3 pair for 25c. Only pair to a
customer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

In the rush for some of those elegant
presents you see crowdinG every inch
of space as it We're in Beanes drug
store, don't forget your Saturday box
of Epicurean chocolates for Sunday.
Have you secured one of those fancy
baskets with the bottle of perfume at
half price? See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

w. c. Foster has resigned his posi-
ton as night baggagemaster at the
Maine Central station, and the place is
being filled by William Savage, who for
some time has acted as assistant day
baggagemaster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Mrs. Arthur P. Lapham went to Oak.
land yesterday, to attend a district con-
vention Of Good Templars. Her sister,
Miss Charity Ellis, returned to Riverside
after visit in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

How about buying groceries at your
own price. in the face of a stern win
ter? Auction sale of groceries and fix
lures Of G. H. Morang's Main Street.
Commences this afternoon at 1.3O. See
ad of NJ. a. ,Haraden. ,t,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

E. A. Lord of Westboro, Mass, was in
Gardiner, yesterday, on business. Mr..
Lord is now manager of the Scribner ma
chine shop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

S. a. Cobb, Jr.. arrived. last evening
from Bates college to pass a shor,
time at his home in Gardiner,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Miss Anderson, who has been VISITING
her brother, Capt. Anderson, at Togus
returned to her home in Portland YES.
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

F. S. Smith. who is confined to the
house by illness, was reported TO ba
somewhat improved, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
TO CURE

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. f. w. GROVES signature is on
each box 2oc. tu,th,s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

A sale and supper will be held. this
evening, at the corner of Water and
Brunswick streets, under the auspices of
the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Miss Florence Morrell arrived, yester.
day, from Hebron Academy, for short
visit at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

No danger of ladies overlooking ,bo
low prices quoted in F. S. Smith & Co.,
new ad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

jerks own make of that famous And
delicious ice cream candy, only lOc N
today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

DR.. Kirk of Lewiston. was in Cara,
ner, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Today. the great reduction sala =.
clothing opens at Frank Wise's storo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Fleece lined Shirts\and Drawers at
29c each, all sizes. good weight and well
fleeced. (These are first-auality, not
seconds or damaged goods.)
Blue Jersey, half fleeced Shirts and
Drawers, 29c each.
Contocook A Shirts or Drawers, $1.15
each while they last.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Miss Edith Morrell has ra,,.
from a visit III Boston. hea
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Mrs. Mary A; Willis Of Bath, is fl.
guest OF her son. r. w. Willis e
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

Carl Reed came home from He,.
Academy. yesterday. -s- 'fon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
WE CARRY THE
"North STAR
For Goats

In all the better grades and they will
be offered at prices that will please
you.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, a.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
$3.50

We shall offer the greatest value in
Long Double Breasted Belt Overcoats.
These Coats cannot be duplicated from
$500 to $500 more than our price.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
Or Store VIII Be Closed Thursday and Friday, Dec al
Our Doors WIFI Be Open to the Pub1ic

O offered
with fkd nh n selected eiddg and IL
hsS tbm pa fol
bought be low from u 10
il For whH is bread and dbmtek is k%
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09
CLOTHING AND
FURNISHING GOODS

and boys prices than this class Of merchandise car
turer mark down and sto
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-12-09

-Four lines Young Mems Suits that
sold for SO. will be offered for