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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
JURY GIVES ITS VERDICT.
Newton Case That Has Attracted At
tention is Finished.

Special to Times Republican.
Newton, Feb. 24.-In the case of w.
A. Williamson, executor of the estate
of S. ID. Robinson VS.. William Robin
son, the jury in Judge SCOTS court
Wednesday, returned Il verdict in favor
of the plaintiff. A Judgment in the
sum OF $500 was rendered against the
defendant. The action is one that has
attracted considerable attention, owing
to the prominence of the parties. The
defendant is a son of S. d. Robinson.
and Mr.. Williamson, as executor alleg-
ed that certain property rightfully be-
longing to the estate had been con-
vrted TO the use of the defendant. The
property was, in substance, four mules
and one jack, and Mr.. Robinson claimed
that, before his fathers death, settle
ment of affairs between them had been
made, and the animals in QUESTION were
included in bill of sale given to him.
The bill of sale, the defendant claimed,
was burned when his house was de-
stroyed by fire, and for that reason it
could not be produced in evidnce
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
MAY BE MURDER
Startling Development in the Case
Of Young Layman Who Was Sup
posed to Have Been Killed by Fall
ing from Train-BulIet Hole in His

Special to Times Republican.
lieved to have been the cause of the
death of young Adds Lyman, whose
body was found alongside the North
western railway track.
A coroner's inquest has been called
to determine the manner in which the
17-year- old boy came to his death and
to fix the blame for his taking off.
The body was returned to the NOR
que in this city, and Drs. Kelley, john
son and Patty were called to make an
examination of the remains for the
purpose of determining the exact cause
bullet hole was found behind the right
ear and upon following the course of
the passage a 32-caliber bullet was
removed from the opposite side of the
head
The remains were turned over to the
relatives of the lad at Carroll yester-
day without the formality Of an in
quest but the officers have taken ac-
ton and an inquest was held yester-
day. 1t is now established that foul
play has overtaken the lad and an in
vestigation of the train crew of the
train from which it is supposed that
young Lyman was elected will be the
next action of the officers.
1t is believed that the lad was alone
when the accident happened and this
fact may make it difficult to fix any
responsibility for the death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
FATHER AND SON GONE.
Two Small Girls Deserted by Their

Two Small Girls Deserted by Their
Sick Parent in Cedar Rapids.
| Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Rapids, Feb. 24.-In the last
stages of consumption, with death star
ing him in the face for weeks, and at
times delirious and mentally unbalanc-
ed, William Cunningham, a man of 81
years of age, living in a little house on
Oak Hill, with his two little daughters
aged - and 6. and son 8 years of age,
r1eft Tuesday night at midnight, taking
his son with him, and has not been
seen since. At first it was feared that
his mind was wandering again, and
that he had wandered away somewhere,
killed his son and then ended his own
life. Now, however, in the light of de-
velopments since his disappearance, it
is believed that he is trying to make his
way to California, where he hopes that
the salubrious climate will again bring
him health and strength and ability to
care for his family.
Grew Worse Continually.
During the last few months Cum
ningham has been growing worse rap
idly, not being able to lease the house.
Those who have known of his condi-
ton have wondered that he could live.
Weak in body, his mind has given
away at times, and oftentimes he has
been rambling in his remarks. At
other times, however, when his mind
was clear, he thought of only one
thing, to get away to California, Where
he felt certain he soon would recover
his health. He believed that his wide
acquaintanceship with railroad men,
and the fact that he was an engineer
for many years. would enable him to
get 70 the desired destination.
Daughter Opposed the Plan.
His oldest daughter has opposed the
plan feeling there was no hope for her
father, and that his life could not be
saved by any measure. She was at
home for about an hour Monday even
ing and the matter was discussed at
some length. When she returned to
the place of her employment that even
ing she believed she had persuaded her
father to give up the idea. But Tues
day night the idea again seized him,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
Finds Baby Dead.

La Porte, Feb. 24.-At the home Of
Albert Stephens, Wednesday evening,
their little baby boy, Is months old,
was found dead on the bed upon which
he had been laid a short time before.
The Stephens family moved to a new
home Wednesday and while making
the journey the mother carried the lit
Tie boy in her arms. When she arrived
at her. destination she gave him to a
young lady. who .ook him and laid him
upon the bed. She did not discover
anything wrong, but believed the child
was sleeping. When the mother visit
ed the room she was shocked to find
that the little one was dead.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
Hardin County Telephone Sys-
tenn to Go at Public Auc-
ton at Eldora
WILL BE RECEIVERS SALE
One of the Most Complete Rural sys-
TENS in the state-something Abou.
Its Inception and Organization
Heavy Dividends on Preferred Stock
Made Trouble.
Special to Times-Republican.

1 Special to Times Republican,.
February 80, at II o'clock at the front
door of the court house, occurs the sale
of what was once one of the most COM
plete telephone ex changes in Iowa. 1t
is known as the Hardin County Tele-
phone System and will be sold by the
receiver to the highest bidder
This company owns exchanges at
Ackley, Steamboat Rock and Eldora,
together with nine.y miles of toll lines
radiating to Hubbard, Lawn Hill, New
Providence Whittier, Onion, Robertson.
Clifford Macy, Iowa Falls, and to the
county line in several directions.
This system was incorporated June
90. 1900, with capitalization of $50
600. OF this amo lntS1$ $1,000 was sub
scribed in common and $4,000 in pre-
fcrred stock. Originally this company
was a part of the Cedar Valley and
was under the management OF DIR. Ben
nett of Waterloo. 1t was thru his in
fluence that local capitalists were in
duced to buy this stock and set them
selves off as separate company-thus
the Hardin County Telephone Company
was formed. SO large a dividend on
preferred stock was guaranteed that it
finally eliminated In the ruination Of
the company, and at the October, 1904,
term of court G. G. Ryan was appoint-
ed receiver by Judge Richards under a
bond of $4,000
While the system was a success I'M
der the receivers management, it was
thought best by The court to make
complete sale, and accordingly SO or
dered at the January term of court
that the creditors. might be satisfied,
principally among whom is Hobert
I'ollett of this city, who sues the COM
pany for $1,000, and interest.
Among the bidders will be COM
pany from Ackley, one from Webster
City, and one from Hampton. Besides
these companies ]. II. Wintermute Of
the Hubbard Mutual. and w. S. Por-
ter of this city, will also bid.
With the sale OF this stock closes one
of the hottest three cornered fights in
the telephone business in the state
that Of the Bell Hardin County, and
IGldora Mutual. AT the time of the
organization Of the Mutual. both Bell
and Hardin County lines were doing
a thriving business. Today the Mutual
is in the lead having 2S2 town and $40
country subscribers, and is rapidly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
INDICTED FOR FORGERY
Walter E. Allen, of Dunlap, is
Now In County Jail For
the Crime
WRONG MAN RECEIVED LETTER
Letter Containing Draft Was Sent to
Travelling Man at Dunlap of Same
Name as the Accused, But Latter Re
ceived and cashed the Draft-Efforts
to Get Him Out of Trouble.
to Times Republican

Special to Times-R Republican
Dunlap. Feb. 24.--Walter l.. Allen, of
this place has been indicted for forgery
and placed in the county Jail. a trav-
cling man by the name of w. T.. Allen
was sent a. draft to Dunlap by an
Omaha firm. and the Dunlap Walter f.
Allen received the letter and draft and
signed the same and drew the cash
from the First National bank, 1919.
The Omaha firm demanded the cash on
the forged draft and in like turn the
bank asked the w. T.. Allen to refund
the amount, which he refused to do.
Hence the Indictment and arrest. AL
len is a son-in-l law of one Charles
Palmer, of Portland Ore. The matter
got to his ears and he at once asked
Frank Palmer of Dunlap. n brother of
his, to pay over the cash to the First
National bank.
Frank Palmer was dilatory in the
NATTER thinking it would blow over.
and refused to put up the cash, so
Allen is now in the tolls of the law.
Mr.. Palmer is keeping the car seat
warm between here and the county
Jail, also Mr.. Allen is very anxious
that the matter should be adjusted to
save his good name from the disgrace
of the matter. Aliens bond is $500,
which he has failed to furnish at this
writing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
VICTIMS OF CHOLERA.
Disease That Seems Worse Than La
Grippe Prevalent at independence
u

Disease That Seems Worse Than La
Grippe Prevalent at independence
Special to Republican.
independence, Feb. "a. = Winter
cholera is king in independence and
Buchanan county. 1t hold the sceptre
and always it's baneful influence over
a large majority of the population of
the people, who are suffering from it's
effects either slightly or in more Sc
we're form.
The doctors in Independence have
more calls than they can respond to
because of the outbreak of a form of
dysentery, which is similar in all of its
facilitating effects to that usually ex-
perienced in the autumn months when
bowel troubles are more frequent. Rus
sian lagrippe has evidently been routed
by this newer form of disease in INDIE
pendence and this section of Buchanan
county. The attacks are very sudden
and the disease is very serious while
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24

it continues, robbng the patient OF MS
strength and vitality. There have been
no deaths thus far, but several nave
assumed serious proportions NO nome
seemingly is immune from this attack
OF the dysenlery, and in some instances
whole families are suffering from the
disease. The office force OF the Bull
lctin-Journal is SO depleted by the
malady that ii is with difficulty that the
regular issue of the paper cam be got
ten out this week
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
WILL ATTEND INAUGURATION.
Earl Peterson Chosen From the High

Earl Peterson Chosen From the High
School at Estherville.
Special to Times Republican.
Baskerville, Feb. "a. = In accordance
with the recommendation of Governor
Cummins that each high school be rep
resented at the inauguration, Earl Pet
erson, son of County Treasurer Peter
son, has been selected by Superinten-
dent Dukes to represent the Baskerville
high school. Earl is one of the bright
pupils in the senior class and his many
friends are congratulating him in his
good fortune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
-
CEDAR FALLS ANGERED.
Action of Illinois Central Resardin

Action Of Illinois Central Regarding
Depot Is Disapproved.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Fails Feb 24.-The people of
Cedar Falls are just now up in arms
against the old hulk used by the Hi
nois Central for a. depot. The matter
was precipitated yesterday when it
leaked out that the company is going
to move the old thing TO the east IN
order to better accommodate the Albert
Lea branch. The talk is that II kind
of remodeling will be given the Old
thing and tlen it will again be placed
on duty as an cye-sore and an aboml-
nation for another half century.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
Aaonizinq Burns.

are instantly relieved and perfectly
healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. c..
Rivenbark, Jr., of Norfolk, Va, writes:
81 burnt my knee dreadfully; that 1t
blistered all over. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve stopped the pain. and healed 1t
without a scar" Also heals all wounds
and sores. 25 cents at Mcdonald &
Mahood Co., druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
GRATED THE CHURCHES.
Clever swindIers Solicit for Maya.
zine in Muscatine.

swindlers have secured about $500
from church people in Muscatine and
made their escape. They presented
themselves as solicitors for the maya
zine, Good Housekeeping. Inquiry Of
the magazine publishers developed the
fact that the men were working for
them. Later, however, when the men
had secured their money and left a
telegram arrived stating that the men
were not in the employ of the COM
nany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
Clarion Court.

SpeCIdI 10 IIHIGS- INePUOIICetlI.
Clarion, Feb. "a. District court
convened here Monday with a full
docket The court is busy this week
with the case of Nichtern VS.. F'itz-
maurice from Eagle Grove, a re-trial
from the last term. Belt VS.. Waters, Il
$4,000 Islander suit, from Eagle Grove,
is set for next week. The grand
Jury is busy this week and some de-
velopments are expected when they
report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
PURCELL GETS TWELVE WEARS

Ex.Street Commissioner Of Muscatine
Cries When Sentenced.
Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Feb. "a. - William Pur-
cell. ex-street commissioner of Mus
catine, who was convicted of assault
with intent to commit murder on his
wife, was sentenced yesterday to
twelve years in the penitentiary by
Judge Jackson. Purcell cried in the
court room when the sentence was
pronounced. He will probably appeal
the case to the supreme court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24

Makes bone and muscle faster than
any other remedy. Brings strength,
health and happiness to the whole fam
ily. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. IS cents, tea or
tablets. Mcbride and Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can
soon be broken up by using Foley's
Honey and Tar. B. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24

If you want a smooth, clear CON-
plexion, take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea this month. Bright eyes and
red lips follow it's use. 35 cents, tea or
tablets Mcbride &. Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24

and at II o'clock, accompanied by his
9-ycar-old son he left the house. He
WAS so weak and faint that he could
not stand, his little daughters Watching
him with eyes dimmed with fast flow
ing tears, seeing Ia tottcr and fall Il
number of times uerore he got out OF
their sight.
Children Cared For.
The two little girls, aged 10 and 6,
passed Il terrible night and Wctlucs-
day morning gave the alarm. They
were taken to the Helping Hand. an
adjunct to the Sunshine Mission, where
they have been tenderly cared for and
received more or less assistance durfnt,
the winter Yesterday afternoon they
were taken TO Marion by their sister
and placed in tho care OF their grand
parents.
No Trace of Cunningham.
In the meantime no trace can he
found OF Cunningham and his little
son. SO far as discovered no one has
seen them since they passed out of the
sight of the two little girls left at
home. 1t is presumed however that
they succeeded in reaching the passen-
ger station and that they boarded one
of the late night trains and are now
being carried away toward the land of
sunshine and flowers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24
Painters and Artists

will fInu our brushes first-class In every respect We
handle only good brushes. Brushes that will stand
the wear. Our stock is complete, from the ordinary
paint brush to the finest sables. All kinds and sizes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-24


i.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-28
Airs. III. mr. att

Mrs. Pinkham claims that there is =
kind of dyspepsia that is caused by a
arrangement of the female organism.
and which. while it causes a disturb
ance similar to ordinary indigestion,
cannot be relieved without medicine
which not only acts as stomach tonic.
but has peculiar uterine-tonic effects
also.
AS proof of this theory we call at
tention to the case of Mrs. Maggie
Wright, Brooklyn, N. Y. who was
completely cured by Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound after every
thing else had failed. She writes:
' For two years 1 suffered with dyspepsia
Which SO degenerated my entire system that
was unable to attend to my daily duties.
felt weak and nervous, and nothing that ate
tasted good and it caused disturbance in my
stomach. l tried different dyspepsia cures,
but nothing seemed to help me- l was ad.
vised to give Lydia L. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound a trial, and was happily surprised
to find that it acted like fine tonic, and in
few9ays began to enjoy and properly digest
my food. My recovery was rapid, and in
five weeks was well woman. / have rec
commended it to many suffering women"
No other medicine in the world has
received such widespread and unauali-
fed endorsement. or has such a record OF
cures of female troubles, as has Lydia
%. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-28

Cant we find him. He seems tc
| be a monster. Glum, and | must have
a shot at him"
Paul hurried in the trail of the
bear. and dreamed not of danger.
Suddenly there came from beneath
his feet loud cracking sound like
the report of a battery Of artillery
fired in unison. and the great ice foe
on which he stood began to tremble
and rock
Dumb with amazement he stood and
trembled with some unknown dread.
comprehended his danger and then
it was too late. The ice foe with it's
glittering spires had parted from the
shore and was drifting out to sea.
Already it was too far for him to
reach the land on which his compan-
ion stood wringing his hands in
despair.
A terrible death seemed staring
him in the face, when a new danger
arose. On his ears there burst a
fierce growl and looking up on an
elevated portion of the ice foe rapid
ly drifting with him toward the sea,
he beheld a monster polar bear glar-
ing at him with the fiery eyes of rage
and hate
God have mercy on my SOUL" the
youth sroaned, and prepared to meet
his fate with the courage of hero.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-28
Dlscourasrns Flax Outlook.

the general outlook for flaXseed ap-
peals to the ordinary farmer at this
season of the year and farmers who
| consider the advisability of fax rails
ing will be interested in the condi-
tions which have governed the flax
market during the past Year and
which will be a criterion for the con
ditlons of the coming crop. Leading
stausticians figure that at this time
there is an equivalent to 10 million
bushels Of seed in seed and oil in
Minneapolis and Duluth; that country
elevators and farmers hold at least
million bushels and that outside OF
the flax belt, there are 5 million
bushels more in storage tanks This
makes an available supply of flax in
the seed and oil of at least 20 million
bushels. The normal consumption OF
seed for all purposes in the United
States is approximately 19 million
bushels. 1t is, therefore. apparent
that an actual surplus OF about l mil
lion bushels is now in sight, after
allowing for all demands for seed
during the coming year. 1t is now Ger
tain that Europe will be able to draw
from the countries usually supplying
Europe, at least As million bushels,
and that no possibility for exporting
any OF our seed presents itself Dam
age reports from India and Argentine
have been shown to be highly exag-
gerated. The United States, CON
sequently, will be obliged to take care
of all the seed now in sight with that
OF another crop. This will have a de-
pressing effect on the prices in, this
country and means that the values of
seed will be largely regulated by this
enormous surplus. to be further aug
mented by the coming crop In view
OF the foregoing it is hardly likely
that American farmers are going to
take any chances in sowing unusual
quantities OF flax this year Farmers
In the sections which produced the
major portion Of last years crop are
hesitatins and the enormous available
supply, together with almost certain
lower prices. certainly are good rea-
sons for serious consideration. A good
crop OF flax added to existing stocks
will naturally mean unprecedented low
values, and farmers are, not going to
take any risk as long as inducements
are held out to them in the way OF
nigh priced wheat and other cereals
lAmerlcan Homestead
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-04-28
CHAPTER VII.
Glum Ralston's Return.

Iluln ILdiSlOQ S Return.
After the frantic effort on the part
OF Belcher to seize Ethel Berry for
discovering him to have been in Lack
lands employ, the wounded man grew
sullen. The miners were anxious to
hang him and to have it over with.
but cooler heads prevailed. 1T will
never do" said Clarence Berry, ito
destroy the only hope we have of
recovering PauPs gold and solving
this mystery, which deepens with
every new development. Besides, we
have had no lynching yet in the Klon-
dyke, and let us not have any if we
can avoid it,
One evening after the simple re-
past was over, Clarence and Ethel sat
discussing the probable fate of Paul
who was never out of Ethel's mind.
Poor Paul, he must be dead" she
said, her eyes filling with tears. 81
must write to Laura; must tell her
his awful fate
After a few moments silence he
heaved sigh and said:
lit will be very bad news"
"She must know it some time
Clarence"
That is true, and perhaps the
knowledge of his fate, awful as it is,
will not equal the suspense"
Il will write tomorrow. When
can the letter get through"
Not before spring-you need not
hurry" he answered, with a sad
smile
Suddenly the door was caused to
quake by the thump from giant
fist, and, opening it. they found their
nightly visitor, Dick, but he was not
alone this time, Gid Myers was at his
side. The faces of the two men wore
looks of anxiety
What is the matter?" asked Clar.
ence.
I'VE want yer gun. Clarence" said
Long Dick. as soon as he could re-
gain his breath. Il want to tell We
on the dead that there's either some
man. bear or old Nick up on the
HILL
Fearing their excited Imagination
had conjured up monster from
wandering polar bear, though those
animals We're seldom seen i'm that part
OF the country, Clarence took down
his Winchester rife and accompanied
his companions to the foot of the hill,
where the mysterious creature had
been seen. A tall. gaunt object with
warm bearskin coat hanging loosely
about his shoulders was coming
slowly down the hill. The approach
ing stranger had his gun strapped on
his back. A Ratchet was in the belt
at his side with his pistols, and ne
was leaning heavily on a long, stout
stick. He came slowly, as ii very
weary.
Curiosity gave way to pity, and they
hurried up to meet him.
Go be continued)