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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
HELD FOR MURDER.
Steward of keokuk County Poor
Farm Bound to Grand Jury.

Steward of keokuk County Poor
Farm Bound to Grand Jury.
Sigourney, April 11.-James Wyllie.
steward of the county poor farm, was
arrested and brought before q Justice
of the peace to answer the charge OF
assault The information was sworn
out by Eugene Payton, who is SON
in-law of Wyllie, but he and his wife
are now separated. Payton claims
he was passing the county farm, and,
seeing his little daughter playing In
the yard, called her to the fence and
give her an orange and some candy.
Mr.. Wyllie appeared on the scene and
ordered him away. Payton fingered,
and Wyllie got his shotgun, and dis
charged it's contents at the plaintiff.
A number of shots. he claims, lodged
in the back of his top coat. Mr.. Wyl-
lie waived preliminary terminating
and gave bond to await the action of
the grand Jury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11

nose of further inducing the plaintiff
to purchase the stock was oifefed loi
$4,000. The plaintiff alleges that ne
relied wholly upon the defendant rep
reservations as to the value or the
stock, and made the. purchase at the
agreed price of $4,000.
Plaintiff alleges that at the time ne
made the purchase the County Tele-
phone and Telegraph System was m
solvent, wholly unable to pay it's obll-
cations. and that he was induced TO
make the purchase thru the false ana
fraudulent representations of the de-
fendnnt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
SUES FOR LARGE SUM.
J. w. knepper Made Defendant
Suit Growing Out Of 'Phone Deal.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, April ia petition was
filed Saturday by J. +. Sullivan, at
torney for plaintiff in the case of
James Gardiner VS.. ]. w. Knepper, in
which judgment is asked in the amount
of $4,000 against the defendant. with
interest at the rate of per cent from
Oct. Is, 1908, as damage alleged to have
been sustained by plaintiff by reason
of sale made to him by the defend
ant of stock in the County Telephone
and Telegraph Com. any.
The allegation is made that on the
10th day of October, 1908. the defend
ant knepper sold to the plaintiff
Gardiner, ninety-nine shares Of pre-
ferred stock and ten shares of the
common stock in the above named tel
ephone company, representing to the
purchaser that the 100 shares were
worth par Of $4,000 and for the pur-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
Royai Neiahbors' Meetina.

Iowa Falls, April IL. - The annual
state convention of the Royal Neigh
bors, the ladies' degree of the Mod
ern Woodmen Of America, opened here
last night. About one hundred dele
gates from all parts of the state had
registered up to this morning. Last
night the degree staff of the local camp
exemplified the secret work of the or
der. The afternoon was devoted to
reception and assignment Of delegates.
Today will be devoted to a business
session, including the election Of Off
GERS, delegates. etc. The convention
closes tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11

have amounted to $106 and the sales OF
eggs to $114. This amount ($250) could
not have been earned more independ-
emily. Mrs. Swanson might be men
toned as another successful poultry
raiser, having realized 500 from the
sale of ducks alone.
Upton.
John Werling passed away the other
mornin at his home near Upton,
after an illness of nearly a years
duration. He was among the early
settlers in Cedar county, coming here
from Ohio in 1855. He followed the
trade of contractor and builder for
many years and had an enviable repu-
tation as skilled and reliable artisan.
He was active in the public affairs of
the community for many years.
Charlton.
Notwithstanding the term on the
present postmaster at Charlton will
not expire for year hence, there is
considerable activity among some of
the candidates for the prospective po-
sition. So far as learned, the probable
and announced candidates are Hon.
r. A. Hasselquist, j. c. Seward, S. M.
Greene Sanford Rea, the present P. M.
L. F. Maple and Charles Hass, postal
clerk.
Carroll.
. The dog farm Of A. w. Swender
which has been a nuisance in the west
end of the city of Carroll, is proving
a tax on the olfactory and the audi
tory nerves as warm weather pro-
crosses. 1t is the dumping ground for
every dead horse, COW or other animal
that a starved dog will eat of when
the poultry of the citizens fails to fur
nish enough provender for the brutes.
SO far all protests have failed to
bring about change.
Summer.
The school board has hired most of
the teachers for another year. Pro-
fessor T. j. Durant, who has been at
the head Of the schools for five years,
was again engaged for the sixth, at an
increase Of salary, and will receive
$3.50 per month for the next year.
Misses Rowe, Muttke. Lyons and
Dickman of the present corps were
also hired and Miss Katie Wells was
hired for the spring term in place Of
Miss Martha Ladwig, resigned.
Fonda.
Sheriff Kelleher took the two prls-
oners, convicted at the last term of
the district court, to the Anamosa
penitentiary few days ago. Frank
Lowce, sent up for stealing goods
from Tonlan Bros. store, proved to be
an old offender, having served two
years under the name of Williams for
stealing a cloak in Jones county. He
was given his freedom last December
The burglar who was shot when Mr.
Beswicks safe was blown open, was
sent to the prison hospital.
keosauqua.
The Van Buren, county jury made a
report to the court Friday and adj
journed till Thursday, April 13. They
found an indictment against Arch Rob-
bins on the charge of keeping gam
bling house at Bonaparte. Robbins
was the successor Of Harvey Davis,
WHO, it will be remembered, plead
guiHysso keeping q gambling house and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
ENDow SCHOLARSHIP.
J. X. ElwelI Of Boone to Honor Mem.
Dry of His Wife.

Dry of His Wife.
Special to Tines Republican.
Boone, April 11.-This month brings
the anniversary of the death of Mary
Ambrose Elwell, whose work in social,
church and musical circles has been
greatly missed by the city. Her mem
DRY will be perpetuated in memorial
scholarship in Cornell College at Mt.
Vernon, Iowa, by her husband, j. Is.
Elwell who has taken steps to enable
some graduate Of the Boone high
school to enjoy a free course OF In
struction in that institution of learn
ing. Wishing to commemorate for all
time her service in educational and re-
ligious fields which was cut off by the
untimely hand of death Mr.. Elwell
gave much thought to the matter and
evolved plan which has, been sub
mitted to the college authorities at
Cornell highly endorsed by President
King of that college and accepted by
the trustees as worthy and unique
plan to further the cause of learning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
zearino News.

Special to- Times Repubncan.
Gearing, April 11.-Professor George
f. Failor has been elected principal
of the schools at Mechanicsville, Cedar
county, at salary Of $500. He was
not an applicant for reelection here.
DR.. Powell returned Tuesday from
attending the funeral of his mother at
Hamil. Mrs. Powell and daughter,
Vida, have not yet returned.
Mrs. d. A. Tisdale, of Gilman, is Wis.,
lifting with Mr.. Tisdale's parents and
her many friends here.
Mrs II. o. Grimes with her children.
of Des Moines, is visiting at the par
entail home in Gearing.
The N. o. G. ladies' club will enter
tain the men at the hall this evening.
A supper with ice cream and cake will
be served. The men can well afford
to refrain from prying into the secrets
Of this society when such treatment as
this is rendered them.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wohlheter left
for Minnesota last Tuesday for a
lengthy visit.
School began yesterday after a rest
full vacation Of one week. Teachers
and pupils return much refreshed by
the much needed rest.
A Catholic church will be built at
Fearing this summer; as $4,000 has
already been subscribed toward the
project. The site is not yet determine
ed.
Miss Grace and Master Ward with
their mother Mrs. G. p. Bean visited
in Marshalltown last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Failor re-
turned Saturday from their weeks Wis
it in Newton and Grinnell.
Professor I. J. Scott and wife passed
thru Gearing Saturday while returning
to Roland from vacation spent with
relatives east of town. Mr.. Scott in
forms us of his intention to begin the
practice Of law this summer. This
makes another vacancy in the schools
OF Iowa.
Gearing people are much pleased to
know that Mr.. and Mrs. Walz will re-
side here another year at least, the
conference having returned Mr.. Walz
to the Evangelical charge here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
KNIGHTS BUY BLOCK
Lodec at Shell Rock Will Own its
Home.

Lodqc at Shell Rock VIII OWn 'sS
Home.
Special to Times Republican.
Shell Rock, April 11.-Several mem
bers of the local lodge of knights OF
Pythias have formed a stock company
and purchased one Of the substantial
brick blocks on the main street OF thls
city, and arrangements are being made
whereby 1T will be converted into q
lodge room and dance hall. The build
ing is 2SxS0 feet and is two stories In
height The lower floor is occupied by
a hardware merchant, and the new ar
rangement will not affect him, as only
the second story will be used by the
lodge
A room on the second floor OF an
adjoining building has also been Sc
cured and the partitions between the
two will be torn away, thus giving
considerable additional floor space. The
room will be used for lodge meetings
and dancing purposes. The Shell ROCK
lodge is one of the largest in the dis
trict.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
Bounty for Wolves.

Traer, April Involves have done
much damage to sheep in the neigh
borhood southeast of Traer and a num-
Der of farmers have formed an asso
citation and are offering S. for each
male wolf killed; this in addition ia
the bounty Of a like amount paid by
the county. 1t is thought that a re-
ward of $40 per wolf will stimulate
hunting materially and that many Of
the bothersome animals will be des-
ttroyed. They have not been as numer-
Gus or as destructive in this county
in years, il ever, as of late.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11

Spencer.
The Spencer flax mills have been
offered for sale. The proprietors
claim that they cannot interest the
farmers in the raising of flax.
Bows.
David Rubendall sold a fine span Of
black colts of his own raising to Johr
Hoffman Wednesday. The price was
| in the neighborhoodl Of $500.
Roch Rapids.
Andy Parkinson, who lives southwest
Of Lester, dropped dead just after hav-
ing finished milking. File was about
| 70 years of age and Lived with his
| daughter.
Coon Rapids.
Elder Hutchinson has been extend
ed a call from the church at Panora at
a salary of $1,000 a year and has ac-
cepted the call He will enter upon his
new work In June.
kanawha.
7. G. Thompson, Of Britt, has closed
a deal with Mont Gorton, whereby the
former gets possession of the red livery
barn, which Mont has rented for sew
eral months. Mr.. Thompson takes
possession at once.
Storm Lake.
Roe Clemens had narrow escape
from death by the accidental dis
charge of a 22-caliber rifle In the
hands of a playmate. The bullet hit
him in the head and glanced off, going
almost around the head,
Cedar Rapids.
cryn z.
ford Junction, has filed petition In
bankruptcy in the federal court. HIS
debts are $42079 and he has pracfi-
cally no assets except those which are
exempt under the provisions of the
status. Several Cedar Rapids firms
are named in the list Of his creditors.
Atlantic.
After three months correspondence
with Andrew Carnegie, Rev. e. ~.
Ilgenfritz, pastor of the Methodist
church. has been assured that the
great library builder will donate $1,000
to the church for the purchase of
pipe organ. The church people must
also raise $1,000.
Grundy Center.
| Alex Buchan sawed twenty-eight
cords of willow wood for George Eyga-
broad last Thursday in five and three
quarter hours. Ed Ranger helped
hand him the sticks and Harvey My
ers measured the pile. The concensus
of opinion was that Alex was going
some" and broke all known records
in that line.
Burlington.
Despondent over losing his job as
plumber for the c., b. & O., Gus An
derson twice attempted to commit
suicide Thursday by turning on the
gas in his room above the st. Elmo
bar at Main and Cedar streets. Taken
in charge by the police and released
by the chief, he was again locked UP
having been found in saloon
| again.
Gait.
Mrs. D. G. Patterson is one of the
most successful poultry raisers in thi:
vicinity During the past year hel
sales from chickens. ducks and gees'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
Fort Dodge Band Chosen.

Special to Times-Republican.
TortD odge April 11.-Word was re-
ceived here by A. G Smith this morn
ing that the Fifty sixth regiment band
had been appointed the official band at
the biennial convention of the Modern
Woodmen Of America, to be held in
Milwaukee between June 10 and "a the
coming summer.
The word came from Colonel G. G.
Saunders, of Council Bluffs. one Of the
committee Of five who attends to this
matter. The notice was official in its
nature and shows that the higher Off
GERS in the Woodmen order realize the
ability of the local band and are an
xious to get it's services again this
wear,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
FOR WESTERN COLLEGE
Great Elation Over the $780,
600 Endowment Now Seem
ingly In Sight
CARNEGIE TO GIVE $4,000
His Offer is Accompanied by the Pro-
vision That 100000 be Raised From
Other sources-Major Clark Offers
to Give Hall That Amount = Begin
Campaign for Remainder.
to Times-R Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Toledo, April 11.--Andrew Carnegie
has just made an offer to give $5O,OOO
to Western College at this place, pro-
viding 100000 can be raised from 9TH
err sources. Major i. Clark has Offer
ed to give half Of the amount and the
officials and friends of the college are
confident that they will be able to raise
the remaining $4,000. They will begin
the campaign at once.
Western College is United Brethren
institution of excellent standing. but
limited resources. The enrolment has
been about 200. Toledo and the COL
lege people are greatly elated over the
big endowment that seems now In
sight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
BROOKLYN News.

Special to Times Republican.
Brooklyn, April 1.-Two deaths oc-
Cured in the ranks Of the old soldiers
at this place recently. Mr.. Jerry Kill
mer and Levi owens. Both have long
been residents of this community.
A number of teachers from this place
were at Grinnell last week in attend
ance at the teachers institute held at
the latter place.
The farmers are. busy seeding in this
section, nearly all the small grain has
been planted.
A large amount of building is con-
templated in Brooklyn this year and
some of it has already commenced.
Some very fine residences are con-
tracted for and others are in view SO
that our carpenters are expecting a
busy season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
IOWA BOY ASSAULTED.
Thug Taps Him on the Head With
Heel of Shoe.

Omaha, Neb April 11.-Struck over
the head with the heel of a shoe by a
robber, Harvey Richardson of Webster
City. Iowa, had a narrow escape from
death. but succeeded in overcoming his
assailant and saving his money. Rich
ardson is the son of an Iowa fruit
grower. and for a long time has been
urging his father to give him a stake
and let him go out into the world and
see things. FINALLY the old man was
persuaded to turn over $125. He also
gave the youth some good advice and
permission to so and find out what the
world was like.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
LovEsIck YOUTH SHOOTS.
John Wilson Attempts to End His Life
at Fairfield.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Fairfield, April II. John Wilson.
aged 10 years, the son Of a prominent
retired merchant Of Libertyville, late
Saturday night attempted suicide be-
cause Effie Bonnet, a pretty hello
girl" threw him over Wilson had an
interview with her and then went out
of the telephone office into the streets
and pointed revolver at his breast
and pulled the trigger, exclaiming.
Here l die for love of her" Miss Bon
nett flew to his side Immediately.
Wilson's condition is serious but the
physicians have hopes of his recov-
ering.
Wilson had been working in the
telephone office and became infatuated
with Miss Bennett. who is about his
own age All went well until another
man came between the two and Miss
Bennett preferred Wilson'S rival.
Wilson saw his case was hopeless
and attempted suicide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11

into possession of this church. The
Book OF Mormon" was first issued
in 1890, at the little town of Palmyra,
N. Y. This manuscript is one from
which the printer. e. b. Ciraniin.
printed the book which has now be-
come so rare, and for which there is
such n demand. that copies which are
still in existence. command prices
ranging from $40 to SIS per copy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
FIRE NEAR GAINESVILLE.
Country Home Burned to the Groun
Saturday Evening.

Saturday Evening.
GAINESVILLE, April 1.-THE residence
one mile west of town owned by James
Keller and occupied by living Wells
was burned to the ground Saturday
evening. The fire originated in the
kitchen about 6 o'clock while Mrs.
Wells was preparing the evening meal.
There was no one about the place aside
from this lady when the fire started
and the fire was under strong head
way before the alarm could be given.
The house is one located on the bank
of the Shell Rock river and is known
as the Griswold place. 1t is a small
house worth from five to seven hum
bred dollars and it's value was fully
covered by insurance. Aside from a
small amount of clothing, all personal
property Of the tenants was destroyed
and on this they carried no insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
TREASURE ON EXHIBITION.
Manuscript From Which Was Printed
Book Of Mormon.

Book Of Mormon.
Lamont, April 11.-A center of at
traction yesterday morning to the Wis
iting members of the Reorganized
Church of Latter Day Saints. now in
conference here, and to others. too, is
in the library of the church, which is
in one of the rooms in the church pub
fishing house. the Saints Herald. There
the manuscript from which was print
ed the Book Of Mormon is on exhibit
ton during certain hours of the day.
1t is in a show case, thru the glass OF
which the many visitors look at the
rare document which has lately. come
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
Harry Isenberg Becomes De.
spondent While Brooding
Over Russia's Troubles
WAS REFUGEE FROM ARMY
Left His Native Country Rather Than
Fight In Its Army and Worrying
Over the Situation Is Believed to
Have Led Him to Take His Own
Life by Hanging.
Special to Times Republican.

Special 70 Observation-Disclosures
Davenport, April 11.-Harry Zen
berg, a Russian student from Kiev.
committed suicide this morning as a
result of brooding over the troubles
of his unhappy people. He was a refu-
gee, refusing to fight in the Russian
army. He killed himself by hanging.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
Speaks AGAINST Hioh License,

Colfax. April II. - Professor Evans,
instructor in the law department at
Drake University, Des Moines, adj
dressed union mass meeting of the
Colfax church Sunday night on "The
Financial Phase of the Temperance
Question" His address, with the stat
istics given, was calculated to prove
that there Is no profit to municipal
ity. county, state or nation In the
licensing of the liquor traffic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
To Brace You Up

During these spring months you need
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. No mat
ter whether you are young or old, rich
or poor, you'll find 1T the ideal medi-
cine to sharpen the appetite, rid the
system of winter impurities. or to
overcome that tired feeling" There's
nothing like it for curing BeIching,
BIoating, Heartburn, Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, costiveness, Colds, Spring
Fever or Grippe. Try a bottle today.
Avoid substitutes.
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
d. A. Wvnkoop props Dead.

Davenport April I'D. A. Wynkoop.
of Maquoketa, one of the most prom
inent attorneys in eastern Iowa, drop
ped dead Sunday evening, while at
service in the Catholic church Of the
Sacred Heart, from apoplexy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11

Keep your bowels regular by the
use of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. There is nothing bet
ter. For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
ANALYSIS FREE,

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doubt as to the development Of the disease in
your system, send q sample of your urine to
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and medical booklet, free.
REFUSE SUBSTITUTES AND LIMITATIONS
i They are worthless and very often cx.
ceedlngly dangerous. Ask for Warmers
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WARMERS SAFE PILLS move the bow
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
THIS TEST WILL TELL:

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-04-11
URIC ACID GRAVEL
Is CAUSED BY THE KIDNEYS Be
ING UNABLE TO CARRY THE
POISONOUS WASTE MAT
TIERS OFT on THE

1V1DVNVOO w I'M W. = =
TIERS OUT OF THE
BLOOD.
The urine of persons suffering from uric
acid or gravel is generally scanty. and after
It has stood while, o reddish, sediment like
brick dust forms in it. In advanced stages
the uric acid sometimes appears as fine
sand, or large crystals.
able quantity are usually troubled with in
Examination of the kidneys, bladder and
primary organs, sour stomach, indigestion.
heartburn, govt and rheumatism.