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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
DEATH At MANSON.
Mrs. Robert GIovor, Native Of Scot
land, and Pioneer Iowan, Passes

SNWdys
Special to Times Republican.
Manson, May AIRS. Mary Somer-
Vile Glover, was born In Glasgow
Scotland, in July 1888 and died In this
city May 2, 1905, aged 72 years. With
her family she moved, TO the United
States, locating In Burlington Green.
N. Y. She was married to Rober.
Glover in 1856. They came to Calhoun
county, Iowa, locating on a farm -FOUR
miles south of Manson in 1866, being
one of twelve families to settle IN the
northeast part of the county. Two
children were born to this union, Mrs.
Eta Hogoboom, who Ives on the nome
farm, and Willie, who died In 1875, ana
John Somervile, an only brother. De-
ceased was one OF the charter members
of the Congregational church OF this
place. and is the first to die OF this
number. Those living yet are Ropef'
Glover, husband; Mr.. and Mrs. u. >.
Brooks and Arthur Boyce. Mrs. Glover
with her husband, experienced tina
hardships of the early pioneer lie Oh
northwestern Iowa, but have had the
pleasure of seeing the wilderness dos
som as a rose and towns and clues
spring up everywhere. They have en-
loved a beautiful home In this city fof
n number Of years.
The funeral services VIII be heia IN
the Congregational church Friday al
ternoon, Rev. Percival II. Barker, pas
tor. conducting the services.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04

Swedish Baptist Home for ok FOLKS
in Chicago. The members of the Sioux
City church think Rev. Mr.. Anderson
will accept, as he has announced that
he would like to make a change. 1t is
said he is one Of the strongest Swedish
ministers in Wisconsin.
Salem.
Little Edna Bailey, who was kicked
on the head by a horse, and taken 10
Keokuk for treatment is improving
very rapidly, considering she was in
jured so severely. 1t was found her
skull was cracked five inches. AS soon
as she was operated on she began to
regain consciousness.
New London.
The residence on the William Beat
tie farm in Lee county, occupied by
Grant Farr, was destroyed by fire
Tuesday. The house was one of the
finest on the Lowell-W Point road
and was formerly the property Of Mt.
AL Williamson, Of Mt Pleasant. 1t
originally cost about $500 and was
partly insured.
Shenandoah.
Burglars again made their appear
ance in Shenandoah last Friday night
by entering the homes of T. B. Wright
and C. w. F1shbaugh, two of our most
prominent citizens. living on Clarinda
avenue with only two houses between
them The rascals ransacked the main
apartments Of both places. At Mr..
Wright's they got purse containing
$14.
Red Oak.
Business men and citizens have
made arrangements for the grandest
Fourth of July celebration ever held in
southern Iowa. 1t will be given UNI
der the auspices Of the Red Oak Busi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
TRoUeLf: LEADS TO SUICIDE,
Mr.. Lille Metcalf, Of Independence,
Takes Her Own Life.
Snecial IN 1,imes-R

independence, May 4.-The body Of
q woman was found by section men
near winthrop in Buffalo Creek, and
was later identified as that of Mrs.
Lille Metcalf, who for some time has
been making, her home there with her
parents, MI. and Mrs. Wayne Hill
dreth. Mrs. Metcalf had been great
sufferer frora Isright's disease and this
coupled with serious family troubles.
had unbalanced her mind. For weeks
she had been accustomed to taking
walks whenever her health permitted,
and for this reason no alarm was felt
! at her absence from. home. Her body
was found lying in less than foot of
water; she wsts face downward with
her hands folded under her breast.
Whether her drowning was due to ac-
cident or Intention cannot be known,
but suicide is believed to be the cause
OF her death. A son in Dakota and a
young daughter in Winthrop are left
20 mourn her loss. The deceased was
u years Of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
Wedding at Ames.
Special to Tines Republican.

Ames, May 4.-Yesterday at high
noon, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Bartholomew, occurred the marriage
Of their daughter. Mrs. Carrie B. Pres
colt to Mr.. Charles l.. Prescott, a
prominent business man Of Topeka,
Kas. Rev. H. d. Herr Of the Congre-
gational church solemnized the mar
.riage, the Episcopal ring service being
used. Only the relatives and imme-
diate friends witnessed the ceremony.
After the congratulations five-course
breakfast was served. The house was
tastefully decorated with profusion
Of apple blossoms and carnations. The
happy couple departed on the noon
train for an extended trip to New York,
Washington, D. c., and other eastern
points. Upon their return they will be
at home at Topeka, Kas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
ouTeRowrH OF sLlFER CASE.
Or. Powers Demands 5000 For Working
Up Evidence Against Slifer.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. May 1.-TWO hundred
dollars for working up evidence in q
murder case, is the unique demand By
we'll known physician Of Grundy
county, and the action is an echo of
the famous Slifer murder trial in that
county last fall. 1t appears that when
W. E. Slifer was suspected of murder
ing his young wife, DR. +. w. Powers
assisted those interested in working
up evidence that was later used in the
charge against young s;lifer. Powers
was allowed $54 by the court but he
does not consider this sum sufficient
to cover his services and he brings ac-
ton in the courts against the Rodds.
who were relatives Of Slifer's wife. The
case promises to attract much atten-
ton on it's bearing on the trial OF which
it is an outgrowth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

, ness Mems Club, and a special COM
mittee has been appointed to secure at
| fractions and arrange the program for
the celebration. 1t may take the form
of carnival and the chautauqua asso-
citation will cooperate with the bust
ness men make it success.
Essex.
| Cement sidewalks eleven feet wide
are being laid all along in front Of the
business houses on the north side of
the streets which will improve the
business portion Of the city very much.
And it is hoped and believed that the
south side of the business street will
follow the example, This enterprising
move will improve the looks very
much.
Cantril.
Smith & Loughlin have sold the
Cantril-Mt Sterling Leader to Wylie
Wellforn, of this place. The sale was
effected on Monday and the new pro-
prietor takes possession at once. w.
S. Smith, who has been in charge of
the publication for the past six months,
has gone to Dubuque, where he will en-
gage in newspaper work. Under the
management of Messrs. Smith G.
Loughlin, the Leader has been enlarg-
ed and otherwise improved.
Washington.
! Charles S. Reeves, one Of the best
known auctioneers in this part of
Iowa, died at his home here Monday at
noon. The funeral was held from his
late residence Wednesday afternoon at
8 o'clock. Mr.. Reeves was borne and
reared in this county. where he has al
ways lived. He was born July "a. 1863;
was a son of the late John s. Reeves
who was also an auctieneer and for
two terms deputy sheriff Of the coun-
| ty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04

Mt. Ayr. MI.
that anv teacher found attending a
nuhlic dance shall be discharged. II
has caused much comment and Oppose
ton.
Burlington. ....,
In the midst of the big rain storm
which visited the Illinois shore last
Friday, Roy Finch, the oldes. son OF
William Finch. was struck by lightning
and instantly killed.
Mt. Pleasant. ,.,,..
Prof Bruce Francis, of Williams
burg was elected city superintendent
Of schools at an annual salary OF 81
350 Professor Francis is about 40
wears Of age has a wife and five chill
dren and comes highly recommended.
Oskaloosa.
Charles Furnish was arrested Mon
dav evening and held to Justice
Prichetts court for preliminary exam
nation Tuesday morning on charge
of sodomy The complainant ana al
legged victim, is 11-year-old Ralph
Cobb, son of G. w. Cobb.
Winfield.
The grand jury at its last session at
Mt. Pleasant, returned an indictment
against Mr.. George Myers of Winfield,
on the charge of keeping a gambling
place Hhe was arrested by Sheriff
Campbell and brought TO town and re-
leased upder bonds OF $500 furnished
by William Price and Mort Plants.
SiouxeCity.
. At meeting of the members of the
Swedish Baptist church Tuesday even
ing Rev. C. A. Anderson, of Ogema,
WIS. was called to succeed Rev. c. j..
Almquist, who resigned to take up the
work Of financial secretary q the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
Death Of Frances Finch.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, May 4.-Frances Finch. Tor
number Of years resident OF TINS
vicinity, died Saturday. April 20, at
Phoenix. Arizona, to which place ne
with his family went last October IN
hopes that the change OF climate would
be beneficial to his health. After pat
ting with that dread disease. con-
sumption, death finally claimed It's
own. He was about 25 years OF age.
and leaves a wife and one son, five
years old, to mourn his loss. Inc re-
mains arrived in Ames today ana the
funeral will be held some time tomor-
row. Rev. A. M. Shea. of the Metho-
dist church. will conduct the funeral
service and the remains will be In
tered in the Ames cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04

him to where the body lay. She was
In the weeds and grooming dismally.
The physician pronounced her condi-
ton critical.
She was carried away, and 1t was
discovered that she had been given
beer dopcd with choral. The girl did
not recover consciousness until twen-
ty-four hours later. when she revived
sufficiently to give the name of the
man responsible for her condition. Of
ficers are searching for him.
The case has attracted widespread
attention In southern Iowa because of
It's similarity to the famous Mabel
Scoheld case of Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
COOPERATIVE At GILMAN.
Farmers Hold Meeting and Take the
Preliminary Stops.

Special to Times Republican.
Gilman, May "A meeting consist
ing principally Of farmers interested
in the cooperative movement, was
held at the opera house Saturday af-
ternoon and addressed by Mr.. NJ.
Stickney of the commission house Of
Lowell. Holt & Co., Chicago. S. A.
Dalton member Of the commission
firm Of Eschenburg & Dalton, Chicago
and C. G. Messerole of Gowrie, Iowa,
secretary of the Iowa Farmers Grain
Dealers Association.
The speakers all spoke Of the evils
Of the trust manipulation Of the mar
kets and combined with the discrimi-
nation Of the railroads in favor Of
the great trusts and that the farmers
are being robbed Of the products of
their toll and advised cooperation as
remedy for these evils. Mr.. Messer<
ole spoke Of the battle royal he had
waged with the line elevator interests
at Gowrie as manager Of a farmers
elevator, and how he had been cut at
every turn by the combined power Of
the trusts until finally he had sue
ceeded in driving his competitors out
OF the business and now did almost the
entire grain business Of the town.
He gave much valuable information
as to the organization and operation
Of a cooperative association and adj
vised as did the other speakers against
indiscriminate interference with BUSH
ness. But the grain business had bet
ter be the first objective and then If
successful other lines in which far
mers are especially interested could
be given a trial. He said that the peo-
pie of his town were unanimous in the
conclusion that the farmers movement
had helped their town and was salts.
fed that the merchants would rather
pay money out Of their own pockets
than have it leave the town.
Our banker said he would give $500
if necessary to keep the company in
the grain business in the town-for
its effect on the general prosperity Of
business.
Mr.. j. B. Ramsey president Of the
new company stated that about $4,000
worth of stock had been subscribed for
and it was anticipated that about $5,-
900 could be raised when active opera
tons looking towards the handling of
this seasons crops would be instituted.
The meeting gave the movement
quite an impetus and the perfection Of
the organization will be speedily effect
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
,Towns and Cities.
cH,ckAsAw COUNTY COMPLETE.
County Shows Decrease Of 1,111-The
Gains and Losses.

County Shows Decrease OF 1,Ill-ino
Gains and Losses.
New Hampton, May 4.-The census
returns show that Chickasaw county
has LII fewer people than in 1900.
Every township has shown q decrease
In population during the last five years,
according to the figures of the asses
sors. which were completed yester-
day.
OF the cities and incorporated
towns only four show gains--Nashua,
81; Alta Vista, &c; New Hampton, III;
and 1onia, 8. The losing towns are
Fredericksburg, 81 and Lawler, 9. Bas-
sett's enumeration this year presents
the unusual condition Of exactly tally
ing with that of 1900. when 149 was it's
total.
OF the townships, Washington lost
most heavily. her decrease being 261.
Others whose loss was over hundred
are Utica, 14O; Deerfield. 141: New
Hampton, 161; Dresden, 1871; and Brad
ford, 115.
One result will be that the third Off
cial paper which is permitted in coun-
ties having 1900 inhabitants, will be
discontinued after the present year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
Former lowan Dead.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to imes-RepublIcan.
.Ames, May 4.--Word has just been
received here Of the death of Mrs. John
Longsdorf. which occurred at Paola.
Kas., Wednesday. April 26. The family
were residents Of this city and vicinity
for nearly twenty years, but about two
years ago they moved to Kansas. Mrs.
Longsdorf had been in poor health for
the past two months and her death did
not come as surprise. She leaves a
husband and three children, one son
and two daughters to mourn her de-
mise.
The funeral was held last Sunday
and the remains inferred in the Paol'
cemetery,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04

where they were giveN a ride TO the
Iowa State College to view the cam
pus and the stately buildings. Return
ing they called upon the merchants ana
business men Of the town. AS their
time was limited in the city they were
shortly escorted to the Armory nall
where they were banaueted by the
Ames Commercial Club, the band fur
nishing music. After supper number
of speeches were made by some of the
prominent citizens of the town and by
the visitors
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
TRIED TO STOP A RUNAWAY.
L. Mclaughlin, Aged Farmer, sus'
fains Fractured Skull.

ogden, May Al. Mclaughlin. an
aged farmer living two miles south OF
this city, was the victim of an acci-
dent, probably fatal. which occurred
at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when
he tried to stop a runaway team at
tached to a pulverizer He was
knocked down and struck by the pull
verizer, fracturing his skull and break
ing a rib, which penetrated his lung.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
SUICIDE AT cENTERviLLE.
Death Of GFrI's Rstrothed Causes L

Death Of Girl's 1etrothed Causes Her
M 70 Commit Suicide.
Special to s-Republican.
Centervill., May 4. Because her
lover. to whom she was to have been
married We inesday, died month ago,
Gertrude, the pretty and accomplish
ed daughter of Thomas Pullman, COM
Initted suicide Wednesday by taking
strychnine. Her death was attended
with great suffering. She has been
very melancholy since her lovers
death. Yesterday morning she COM
planned OF headache, and went to her
room. Her mother soon after went to
look after her, and found her suffering
from the poison. She told her mother
she had taken strychnine and wanted
to die. Before physicians could be
secured the deadly poison had done its
work. Yesterday was to have been
her wedding day. and she chose it as
day to commit the rash act. The
heral will be, held today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
Left Between Two Days.

Bedford, May A. A sensation was
caused in this vicinity recently by the
sudden fitting of c. T. Merrill, who
has been indicted on several counts
in worth county. Mo-, for the illegal
sale of liquor, and family from their
home in Athelstan. They departed be-
tween two days, leaving Mr.. Merrilfs
store and property in Athelstan for
the benefit of creditors. Some OF their
household goods they took with them.
1t is currently believed here that they
came to Des Moines.
Mr.. Merrill's son, Roy Merrill. who
has been conducting a drug store at
sheridan, No. was indicted at the
same time, and has also disappear
ed, presumably with his father.
c. T. Merrill is the son OF DR.. Mer-
rill of Mt. Ayr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
To Vote on Franchise.
Special to Times.Republicau.

Iowa Falls, May 4.-On May goth
the people of Alden will vote on thu
question Of granting the Petersen Heat
Light & Water Company, Of Des
Moines an electric light franchise.
There is no opposition to the PROPOSE
ton, and it is generally conceded 1t
will carry almost unanimously. With
the granting of the franchise this COM
pany will build line from Iowa Falls
to Alden, the plant at this place sup
plying the current for the lights at
the latter place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
ONE HORSE BURNED.
Lightning is Source Of Destructive
Fires in Vicinity Of Hampton.

Special to Republican.
Hampton, May 4.--The large grain
elevator at Hansell was struck by
lightning during the thunder shower
of Tuesday morning. and was burned
to the ground. 1t was owned and OPP
Grated by the Anchor Grain Company
Of Minneapolis No fire protection
necess.tated the organization OF
bucket brigade, who worked for sew
eral hours on the other buildings.
During the storm of the following
night a large barn on the farm or
Richard Penaluna. three miles north
OF Hampton, was struck by lightning
and completely destroyed. There was
no means Of stopping the fire. One
horse and considerable grain was
burned. The building was new one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
Completion of the Census In
Bremen and Chickasaw Coun-
ties Shows Decrease
LOSS is IN RURAL DISTRICTS
Most of tho Towns Show Slow Gains,
But the Country Districts Arc Los
ina Faster Than the Towns Are
aaining-chicseasaw County Num-
bers over 1000 Less.
Special to Times Republican.

waverly, May 1.-The census of
Bremen county which has just been
completed will show a decrease OF
nearly 800 in population since the CEN
sus of 1900 was taken. The decrease
is all in the rural districts, the towns
showing a slight increase. The pop
lation of the county Is 5000, against
16, 305 five years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
Her Complaint.

Tess-oh, he makes me tired. Hes
always trying to kiss me.
Jess-But you told me you fixed him
so much you wouldn't mind IL he did
kiss you.
Tess-That's jest 1t. He's always
trying and does not get any farther
Philadelphia Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
BILL RICHARDS COMES BACK.
MISSING Official Arrives at Fl. Madi-
son and Awaits Sheriff.

1T. Madison, May 4.-"Bill" Rich
ards. the former United States mar
shall, is in Fort Madison and last night
was received in the state penitenuary.
Sheriff Kimmer arrived Wednesday
afternoon with the warrant for his IN
generation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
COMPLETE VISITING TOUR.
Cedar Rapids Manufacturers and Job
bera Return Homo From Ames.

Cedar RAPfdS Observation-Disclosures anu wv
bers Return Homo From Ames.
Special to Times-Republican.
Ames, May "A special train bear
ing about one hundred and fifty Of the
jobbers and manufacturers of Cedar
Rapids arrived at Ames about $3.50 last
evening. They left Cedar Rapids early
in the morning for the purpose of Wis
iting each town between that point and
Ames, this being the termination Of
their trip. Arriving at Ames the visi-
tors formed in line. and headed by the
Cedar Rapids band Of twenty pieces
they were marched from the depot to
the sAmes & College railway depot
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
six HORSES BURNED.

Large Barn Near Marble Rock Struck
by Lightning.
Special to Times Republican.
Marble Rock, May AZ. Swonts'
barn. in Scott township, west of town,
was struck by lightning this week and
burned to the ground. Eight horses
were in the barn at the time and only
two of them could be gotten out. Very
little insurance was carried.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
FIND GIRL BY ROADSIDE.

laid Discovered Nearly Dead Near
Farmingtnn-chloraI in Beer.
'pecial to Times Republican.
Fazsningten. May -4-Carolyn Brad
em, we'll known young lady, was
bund by the side Of the road just
h1tside the city limits. unconscious
nd nearly lead. by Walter McDaniels
farmer, who was driving home.
lMcT)aniels went for assistance DR..
eff and Constable Freel went with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
.oniates and can safely be given 10
ohi,dren. B, A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-04
v.rv Low Rate. to Denver. COL,

Very Low Rates to Denver, COL,
Via the Northwestern line, will be
sold at reduced rates May Z. 8, and 8.
limited to return May IL to May 81, in
elusive, on account of American Stock
Growers Convention. Apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern railway.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1905-10-05
A Splendid Idea.

A new idea in Cough Syrup is adj.
vanced in Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar. Besides containing Pine Tar,
Honey and other valuable remedies, it ID
endered Laxative, so that it's use in
sures prompt and efficient evacuation
Of the bowels. 1t relaxes the nervous
system, and cures all coughs, colds
Group, whooping cough, etc, A red
clover blossom and the honey bee is on
every bottle Of the Original Laxative
Cough Syrup-kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar An ideal remedy fol
children. Mothers praise it. 1t is best
for all. Sold by w b Davis
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1905-10-05
Mrs, Jane CASTOR.

Mrs. Jane CASTOR. one Of the old.
est and most loved and esteemed res
idents OF our county died ON last
Friday at the home OF her son-in-
law, Russell Flowers, in the Ham
burg neighborhood. Her body was
laid to rest in the Ebenezer cemetery
on Saturday afternoon, Rev. t. q.
Bradford officiating in the presence
OF concourse of friends and rela-
tives.
Mrs. CASTOR leaves four sons and
three daughters, quite a number OF
grandchildren and multitude OF
friends to mourn her demise. We
extend heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved ones.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1905-10-05

successful than its original stockhold
ers ever dreamed OF and its stock has
always sold above par while in fact
yery little of it has ever changed
hands. The usual facilities of mod
ern banking were furnished its GUS
toners and through them this re
markable success was achieved.
The officers of the bank desire to
acknowledge their thanks to the peo-
pie of this and surrounding counties
for their confidence, good will and
generous patronage and promise
them in the future as in the past to
ever try to merit the same. Ii you
are not already customer of this
good bank you ought to be one and
there Is no better time than now.
Their banking room is next door to
the Post Office and is neatly fitted
up for banking purposes and where
you are cordially invited to come.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1905-10-05

alton to our Heavenly Fathers will
and pray God to comfort the beresv-
ed husband, parents and relatives
and say ''Blessed is he that giveth
and taketh away"
One by one our dear ones leave us
ln our homes so lonely here,
And our hearts are torn and bleeding,
Miss form we love so well.
BY one who loved her.
II. B. G.