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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
BAD FIRE AT CHARLTON.
Fine Residence Of Banker. Penicl
Rurned-Loss, $4,000.

Fine Residence of Banker. Penick
Burned-Loss, $4,000.
Charlton, May 19.-The handsome
residence of III. o. Penick, vice presi-
dent of the Charlton National Bank,
together with all the contents, was
totally consumed by fire yesterday be-
tween 5 and 6 o'clock. The servants
quarters adjacent to the house were
also destroyed. The loss is estimated
at about $4,000, with about $4,000 in
surance.
The origin Of the fire Is not known,
as there was no one at home the fam
lily having gone out on camping ex-
petition. Among the contents Of the
home were wedding presents, value,
collectively, al $4,000.
A serious accident occurred during
the progress of the fire. One of the
firemen, George Wiltsey, a grocery.
man, was assisting in supporting one
Of the walls Of wood house, which
was being removed to prevent the
spread of the fire to the barn, when
It became too heavy for the men. and
they let loose and ran.
In some manner Mr. Wiltsey tripped
md fell and the building fell on him,
breaking his left thigh bone, near the
middle. dislocated his left shoulder,
iprained his back and otherwise bruis-
i him, and 1t is feared he has sus-
aimed internal injuries
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
BUSINESS MEN PLAY BALL.
East and West Side "Has Besns" at
Ruthven in Matched Game.

Special to Times Republican.
Ruthven. May IA rather inter-
esting game Of base ball was played
here yesterday between the business
men on the east and west side taking
the main street for dividing line. 1t
was made up altogether OF has beens"
and some Of them had been ball play
ers many years ago and altho they
still could handle the ball much to
their credit. they fell rather short
when it come to running bases
Some time ago two of the represen-
tative business men of the town on
opposite sides of the street. chal-
lenged each other to pick nine and
have game of ball, the line up as
started out was:
East Side-L. G. Artherholt, catch; ;
G. d. Parrott, pitch; j. B. II. Feen-
stra, first base; A. w. Jeffries, second
base; H. M. Huston, third base; ]. A.
Bliss, short stop; +. Armantraut, right
field; M. z. Carlson. center field: j. S.
Odland, left field.
West Side-C. s. Miller, catch; j. H.
Thatcher, pitch; j. F. Rely, first base; ;
f. L. Wagner. second base; l.. Clark,
third base; G. r. Nolan, short stop;
w. H. Lewis, right field; Joe Nolan,
center field; c. w. Monsell, left field.
The first two innings were played in
good shape, with a goose egg all
around. after that there was an occas-
ional score made until the seventh
inning when the east siders changed
men in the box and the west side
commenced to warm up to the fact
that it was time to do some work and
the pig skin" was landed on for five
runs, the east side was shut out on
the ninth inning, and the score stood
6 to 13, in favor Of the west side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
The erinneII News.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell May 19.-Mr. E. S. Bartlett
had a fall from a step ladder on We'd
nesday that fractured one of his ribs
and gave him great pain, but at the
present writing he is resting easy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Kirby have gone
to Colorado Springs to spend the sum
mer as Mr.. Kirby's health was SC
much improved by last summers So
journ in the western climate.
City superintendent d. A. Thorn
burg, and high school Principal T. H
Ziegler with a number of high school
athletes went to Iowa City yesterday
to make the necessary preliminary
preparations for the state high school
meet at that place today. The follow
ing boys from Grinnell will take part
in the meet at that place today:
Boyack, Decatur, Jackman, Morrison
Pierce, Shahan, Steaks, Turner, Wet
more. Those best posted predict for
Grinnell third place at the meet.
Presiding Elder ]. G. Willitts, of Os-
kaloosa district, will preach in the
Methodist church of Grinnell on Sun
day next.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Sad Death at Spencer.
,iai to mes-Ren11i,lican

Spencer. May 19.-At 10 o'clock
Tuesday night occurred the death of
Mrs. Charles H. Schroeder, which has
cast gloom over our city for she pos
s'essed a lovable character. which made
warm friends of all who knew her
Mrs. Schroeder had been sick for long
time, and while her death has been
expected for some time, the shock was
still great. She has been very promi-
nent in the social affairs of the city
and community and especially in the
p. %. Q. circles. BY many acts of kind
ness and womanly deeds she has en-
feared herself to large circle of
friends.
Mrs. Schroeder's maiden name was
Beatrice kaynor and she was born on
May IA, 1873, at Cedar Falls. On Au-
gust 16, 1897, she was united in mar
rage to Charles Schroeder, and to this
union two boys have been born, Kay
nor, aged 6, and Peter, aged 2. De-
ceased has lived in Spencer nearly all
her life and has been true and con-
scientious Christian, being member
Of the Episcopal church. The funeral
will be held at that church this after
noon, to be conducted by Rector Rev.
w. d. Morrow. Deceased leaves d
husband, two little boys, mother. six
brothers and two sisters to mourn her
untimely death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

child of the decedent. declares under
oath that he recognized her as his
daughter, introduced her to different
people as such and stated his intention
to leave her all his worldly goods Lena
Hasllins, alleging herself to be the
widow, says she and Haskins agreed
in 1900 that they would live together
as husband and wife, which they did
UP to the time of his drowning, and
that she was recognized and known as
his lawful spouse. She is not the moth
e. of Ollie Haskins.
If the court finds that Ollie Haskins
is the offspring of William Haskins,
she will receive two-thirds of the es-
tate. The balance will go to Lena
Haskins, should she succeed in estab-
fishing the common law marriage. If
not, and Ollie Haskins claim is sus-
tanned, the latter will be entitled to all.
If the widows claim is approved and
the daughters rejected, Lena Haskins
will receive one-halt and the two
brothers the remainder In case both
women fail to prove their claims, the
brothers will get the whole estate
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

w. II. Miner, in his barber shop at this
place, has closed deal whereby he
purchased the opposition shop now
conducted by Dave Robertson. Num-
per is we'll known and as we'll liked
by the patrons of the tonsorial parlors
and a good business is assured. Rob-
ertson expects to leave for Colorado
for the benefit of his wife's health.
At a meeting of the school board on
Monday evening, the plans and speei-
fications submitted by the Pond d
Haley Company, of Minneapolis, for the
heating of the Mckinley high school
building by a system of steam direct
and indirect, was adopted and the
board are now advertising for bids.
The plans call for very complete sys-
tenn of direct and indirect radiation and
ventilation and also for steam pipes
to heat the flues leading from the wat
er closets. 1t is expected that the bids
will be opened and contract let for the
placing of the plant on June l5th
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
E. DUEA DEAD
Cashier Of the Farmers Savings Bank
at Roland Suddenly Stricken With
ApopIexy-was Formerly County
Recorder Of Story County.

Special to Times Republican:
Roland. May 19.-Henry Duea,
cashier of the Farmers Savings Bank,
of this place, died very suddenly last
night of apoplexy. He had apparently
been in his usual health during the
day, and was at work in his garden
when stricken shortly after Z o'clock
last evening. He was alone at the
time, but was discovered twenty min
utes later by his wife who had been
calling at a neighbours. Two physi-
clans We're summoned and worked over
him but he died at $3.50. He was un-
conscious most of the time He recog-
nized his wife when she found him in
the garden, but grew worse rapidly and
was soon unconscious.
Mr.. Duea was one of the best
known citizens of Roland. He was AZ
years of age. and had lived here most
of his life. He was cashier of the
bank for five years and prior to that
time had served two terms as county
recorder. He leaves wife and one
child. The funeral will be held Sun
day at 2 o'clock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Wedding at GoIdfieId.
Special to Times

Goldfield, May 19.-The marriage of
George H. Whyte and Ethel Gertrude
Conger was celebrated at o'clock p.
M, May 18th, at the home of the brides
parents at this place. These young
people are from two of our most highly
respected families, the bride being a
daughter of j. A. Conger, proprietor of
the Goldfield brick and tile factory.
The groom is in partnership with his
father, who owns a furniture and
hardware store here.
Goldfield has a delegation of twen-
ty or more fishermen, who are enjoy
ing themselves at Spirit Lake this
week.
The funeral of j. B. Beiesell, the
aged father of Mrs. W. v. Palmateer,
was held at this place Thursday, inter-
ment taking place at the Linn ceme-
terry Deceased and twin brother
were formerly residents of LaPorte, Ia.
where they were early settlers. They
were noted for many years as being
the Oldest twins in the state of Iowa.
Mr.. Beisell's brother died few years
ago at LaPOrte,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Gilman.

Special to Times-Republican.
Gilman, May 19.-Mr. and Mrs. Jac-
OBJ L. Harris who have been visiting
relatives in Gilman and vicinity fol
the past ten days, departed for their
home in Edgington, ILL.,, Tuesday morn
ing.
The funeral of Mrs. Amanda M
Bush, whose obituary appeared in q
recent issue, occurred at the Congre-
gational church in this place on
Thursday afternoon. the pastor. Rev
George r. Chambers, officiating.
Miss Minnie Sievers Is installed this
week as deputy postmaster, and her
pleasing personality is a valued addi-
ton to the office force.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker of Gladbrook
came down Wednesday to do some
work on his farm south of town. He
reports that his son, r. l.. Parker, has
bought half interest in the Traer
telephone exchange and will run 1t in
addition to his other similar enter
prices.
D. NJ Daniel, w. B. Strickland, H. G.
Ackley and Thomas Mooney represent
ed Farragut Post, G. A. r. at the state
G. A. r. encampment at Oskaloosa this
week.
DR.. c. S. Dunkle having graduated
recently at the college Of dentistry in
Chicago, has decided that the town of
his nativity is good enough for him.
and has opened an office for the relief
of distracted humanity over Clay's
restaurant.
Assistant Principal Of the High
School A. ]. Donald, rendered his res
ignations to the school board on Mon
day evening to enable him to accept
the position of principal of the school
at Gilbert. Mr.. Donald has made a
good record here and his promotion is
a subject Of congratulation.
Irving Clay who has been visiting
in this vicinity for.sthe past month,
left on Monday for San Francisco. Cal,
where he expects to make his future
home. His brother, A. E. Clay, expects
to join him there in the near future
and as preliminary has sold his pool
hall outfit to C. F. Pohle.
w. H. Vosburg is serving on the fed
eral grand jury at Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Cedar Rapids Will Probably
Have Municipal Lighting
Plant In Near Future
FRANCHISE EXPIRES THIS FALL
Mayor Huston is Confident That the
Water Power Which the City Now
Controls Can Be Utilized and Several
Thousand Dollars Saved to the
City Each Year-lowa News.
necial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, May 19.-Mayor Hus-
ton and the light and water committee
of the council are doing some quiet
figuring on how to finance the propo-
sition to establish a municipal light
ing plant, and recent Developments
indicate that the problem may not be
difficult of solution.
The light company's franchise for
street lighting expires in October,
after which the city will either be
obliged to enter into new contract or
establish plant of it's own. The city
is now paying over $4,000 year for
lighting. the total number of street
lights being about 275.
Mayor Huston is confident that it
will be possible to utilize the water
power, which the city now controls,
and at comparatively small ex-
pense for the installation Of plant,
save the city several thousand dollars
a year, besides largely increasing the
number of street lights. He Is also
confident that by utilizing the electric
power thus generated the expense of
operating the city pumping plant may
be materially decreased, enabling the
commissioners to make large extern
sions of the water service.
Light Plants Not Expensive.
The expense of installing an electric
lighting plant is not nearly as great
g., hi In
the Improvements in machinery have
made the production Of light much
cheaper. Mayor Huston recently Wis
tied the new Fullerton avenue light
ing plant in Chicago, which was in
stalled by the city at an expense of
$4,000. This plant must be operated
by steam, and dynamo capacity for
1000 lights is provided for. Cedar
Rapids will, in the opinion of the
mayor, not need over 500 lights for
some years to come, altho it is his
purpose to figure on municipal plant
of even larger capacity.
The city owns the water lots" be-
low the dam on the east side of the
river, affording an excellent oppor-
tunity for the erection of wheel
house and power plant.
1t Is very probable that in the event
of the installation Of lighting plant
the city would open negotiations for
the purchase of the street poles ais1
wires erected by the company which
has so long enjoyed the fat privilege
of lighting the city. The system aof
overhead wiring is going out of vogue
in the majority of cities, the wires be-
ing laid in conduits and the lights be-
ing suspended from goose necks' To-
Gated along the curb lines. 1t is
claimed that the conduit system is lit
tie more expensive to install than the
overhead system.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
NOT SO BAD As REPORTED.
More About That Basket Ball Game
Between WeIlsburg and Grundy.

Special TO Times Republican.
Grundy Center. May 19.-The bas-
ket ball game between Wellsburg and
Grundy Center as reported in these
columns yesterday, was not as fierce
as the article would indicate. The
game was being nicely and evenly
played, and stood 2 to when one OF
the Wellsburg girls was injured and
obliged to retire. The Wellsburg girls
then proposed to substitute girl from
Holland in her place, to which Grundy
strenuously objected and Wellsburg
forfeited the game rather than play it
out. The best of feeling does not now
exist between the teams as result of
the differences, but nothing stronger
than words was used by either side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
WEEDS MarshaIItown Girl.

Special TO Tlme9-RepuUIICdH'
Grundy Center, May 19.-The we'd
ding Of Mr. Kenyon, of the Republican
force of this place. to Miss Rena
Strube, of Marshalltown. recently en-
ployed as waiter in the hotel here,
took place at the Columbia Hotel yes
terday, Rev. Kennedy OF the M. b..
church officiating. Mr.. Kenyon has
been employed as foreman of the Re-
publican office for some time and Miss
Strube has for several years acted as
head waiter at the Columbia. Mr..
Kenyon has resigned his position in
the Republican office and after short
visit at his former home in Anamosa
will make his future home in Dubu-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Pocahontas ltems.

Special 10 TImeS-Rcpubl1caD.
Pocahontas. May 19.-Mr. o. F. Hale
who went to Colorado from here about
eighteen months ago, is back shaking
hands with old friends. He thinks
Colorado Is all right for some people.
but that he prefers Iowa.
F. e. Freeman has been in Manson
and the southern part Of Pocahontas
county this last week.
While enjoying friendly scuffle,
William Pusakany got his upper lip
badly cut on the corner of soda
fountain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, May 10. John w
Kentfield was yesterday appointed
postmaster at Coalfeld. Monroe coun-
ty, vice Carl G. Stuffed. resigned.
Rural letter carriers appointed:
Oakland-Wesley N. Evans, carrier;
Anna B. Evans, substitute.
held June 3 for the positions of clerk
and letter carrier at the Shenandoah
postoffice.
Oscar e. Wood has been commits
stoned postmaster at Union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
SPENCER BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
Will Hold Commencement Exercises
in M. e. Church Tomorrow Even
III "s

ing.
Special to Times Republican.
Spencer. May 19.-The annual com
mencement exercises of the Spencer
Business University will be held In
the M. E. church tomorrow evening
There are fifteen in the graduating
class, and the following program ha.
been arranged.
Invocation-Rev. c. D. Royce.
Music-Johnson orchestra.
Grafton, ",rhe Cross Before the
Crown"-F'loyd H. Chase.
Piano Solo-Miss Eva Lattig Kell.
Class Poem-Georgia Wickham.
Glass Prophecy-Ella Clark ant
George Flint.
Scene, 1.-THE Observation-Disclosures
Stewart and Mrs. Hughs.
Violin Solo-Miss Kell.
Address-Rev. Ernest Ellsworth
Day.
Presentation Of Diplomas-Presiden
e. E. Strawn.
Music Johnson orchestra.
Benediction-Rev:sE. E. Evans.
Miss Florence Hubbard, accompan-
iSt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Vacation Tours.

For the summer season Of 1905 the
railroads have undoubtedly arranged
lower round trip excursion rates to the
various summer resorts and to the
Pacific coast than any previous year.
The Iowa Central announces few of
their rates as shown below from Mar
shalltown:
To st Paul and Minneapolis 5000;
to Duluth $14.s0; Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo s23.40; Salt Lake
City. and Ogden $36.40; tickets on sale
daily after June /. final limit Oc-
tober 81.
To Denver, account Epworth Lea
que oonvention) 5000; tickets on sale
June 80 to July 4. Limit July IA, with
privilege Of extension to August 8 on
payment of fee Of SO cents.
To Denver, account G. A. r. en-
campment) SLABS; tickets on sale
August 80 to September 4. Limit Sep
tember IL, with privilege of extension
to October Z on payment of fee of so
cents.
To Portland, Ore (for Lewis and
Clark exposition) $4,000; tickets on
sale daily, limit ninety days: tickets
good going one route and returning
another, with liberal stop-over priv
Ieges.
To California. Correspondingly as
low rates as to Portland.
To Hot Springs Ark. One fare
plus two dollars for the round trip;
tickets on sale daily, limit thirty
days
For full particulars call on agents,
or address A. B. QUITS,
C. p and T. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
News of eaIva.

Spec1aI 10 T1meS-RepuDNcan.
Galva, May 19.-The weather in this
locality is somewhat better. 1t has
cleared up and the farmers are finish
ing planting corn. The small grain
Is improving.
Evangelist r. H. Craig, of Toronto,
Can, is holding a series of meetings
at Silver Creek Center, south of town.
]. E. Kelley, of Lawler, Ia, has
bought the D. ]. Westcott general mer-
chandise stock, and is moving it out
of town
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
HAskiNs' STRANGE CASE.
Complications Are Many In Fight for
His Property.

ipecial to Times Republican
Council Bluffs. May 19.-With one
oman claiming to be the illegitimate
laughter and another the common law
fife Of William A. Haskins, each
enying the pretensions of the other,
nd two brothers of Haskins seeking
get possession Of his property for
themselves there are complications ga
ore in an estate matter now up for
ettlement here. Haskfns was drown
"a in Lake Manawa while on a duck
aunt. He left no will and the distribu-
ion Of his property must therefore be
'etermiped In court.
Ollie Haskins. who says she is the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Death Of Enoch Amber.
to Times Republican

Special 70 TImeS- RepuU1fCaIl'
Garwin. May 19.-Eoch Amber was
born in New York, April 20. 1928, and
died at his home in Garwin May is,
1905. He came to iowa in 1852 and
settled in Carlton township where he
has resided continuously until the
time of his death. A wife six sons and
three daughters survive him. Rev.
3rean preached the funeral sermon at
the U. B. church of which he was a
member, at o'clock p. m, May 10.
and he was inferred in the Garwin
cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
Grundy Center News.
Special to Times-Republican.

Grundy Center, May 19.-George
Schwartz. while saving wood for one
of his neighbors yesterday. caught his
hand in the saw and had four fingers
of his right hand cut off. He was talk
en- at once to Eldora, where the doc
tors are trying to save his hand. 1t is
feared that it cannot be done.
Willis Malmper, who for about seven
years past has been In the employ OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
MEN SERVE CHURCH SUPPER.
Prominent Business and Professional
Men of Hampton Emulate Women's

Special to Times-Repuklican.
Hampton, May 19.-The men OF the
Methodist church of this city served
supper at the church on last Wednes-
day evening. Twenty Of the prominent
business and professional men of the
city attired themselves in walters
garb and waited upon the tables. A
large crowd attended the supper and
enjoyed the novelty Of the occasion.
The funds raised were donated to the
church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

A. A. Herren of Finch, Ark. writes:
"Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. I know that it has cured con-
sumption in the first stages" B. A {.
Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19
FILLS COLLEGE POSITION.

Dr.. Roberta MccIern, Iowa Falls, Call
ed to kirksvIle, Mo.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, May 19-Dr. Roberta
McClern, well known osteopath of
this city. leaves the first of the month
for Kirksville, Mo-, where she will
take place as member of the fac
ulty for four months in the Kirksville
College of Osteopathy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

For Sale-Restaurant furniture, con-
sisting of tables, chairs. ETC., back
shelves, new refrigerator and Majestic
range. Apply 81 West Main street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

For saIe-Fine location. Office fix
lures and complete driving outfit.
Price 500 cash. No competition. Col
leetions SO per cent. Best farming
district in state. Must sell before June
/. Address DR.. Y. X, care Times
Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

For Saie-A good paying weekly
newspaper in good South Dakota
town. Can satisfy any newspaper
man as to the proposition being good
one. For articulars address Weekly,
care Times Marshalltown,
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

For Sale - Cook stove, gasoline
stove, refrigerator two iron beds, baby
buggy; all about new. Inquire 1919
North Second street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

Fer saIe-At bargain, one merry
o-round, nearly new, with good can
vas tent, engine new and in good con-
dition. Everything complete. Inquire
of Il II. Wolfe, Hampton, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

The Chadwick homestead in Cleve-
land. Ohio, was disposed of at public
sale yesterday, the highest bid being
$4,000, made on behalf of the Savings
Deposit Bank and Trust Company of
Elyria, Ohio, the holder Of mortgage
on the property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-19

For Sale Fresh, first class milch
COW. j. T. Jackson, 104 East Webster
street.